ETHEL MATHILDA ABLER Ethel M. Abler, age 77, of St. Nazianz, died Sunday evening, December 12, 1993, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 1993, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with burial in the church cemetery. She was born October 18, 1916, at St. Cloud, Wis., daughter of the late Gottlieb and Emma Pickard Bittner. She attended St. Mary's Springs High School in Fond du Lac and was formerly employed as a secretary for the John Miller Company, St. Nazianz. She married Stanley Abler September 2, 1935, at St. Cloud, Wis. She was a member of St. Gregory's Parish where she served on many various committees and donated many hours of service. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at St. Gregory's Church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times, Dec. 14, 1993 ******** daughter of Gottlieb Bittner and Emma Pickard/receptionist/secretary at John Miller Implement/died from "glioblastome multiforme"
GEORGE ACOL NAME: ACOL, GEORGE D.: 12/4/1863 B.: REG.D.: 9/2/1869 SEX: M AGE AT DEATH: 4 YRS. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty CEM: St. Nazianz CH.: INF.&ADDRESS: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald SPOUSE: F.: M.: CAUSE OF DEATH: ADD INFO: PG.#: 20 *********** George (child -1859-1863 -died in Town of Liberty)
ANNA ADELMAN Mrs. Louis Adelman Dies Unexpectedly Saturday Funeral rites were said today, Thursday for Mrs. Louis Adelman, 66, at St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz, by the Rev. Frederick Dorn. Mrs. Adelman died Saturday night, after suffering a heart attack at the golden wedding celebration of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wollersheim. The deceased was born January 6, 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wollersheim, in Hewitt. She was married July 27, 1909, to Louis Adelman and since that time has lived on the family farm near St. Nazianz. She is survived by her husband; five daughters, a son, five brothers, Anton and Peter, Sheboygan; Joseph, Valders; William, Louis Corners, and Louis, Manitowoc. 16 June 1955 *********** From St. Nazianz researcher: Anna Adelmann Jan. 6, 1889-June 11, 1955 –wife of Louis [married July 27, 1909 at St. Gregory] daughter of Mathias Wollersheim and Mary Kautzer born Hewitt, Wood County died from "acute pulmonary edemia and cardiac failure"
LOUIS ADELMAN Louis Adelman, 72, of St. Nazianz died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Friday afternoon, following a month’s illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Frederick Dorn officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. He was born Sept. 21, 1883, on a farm two miles east of the village, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alois Adelman. He married Miss Anna Wollersheim July 27, 1909, and engaged in farming. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. His wife died six months ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. James Torrison of Valders, Mrs. Elmer Rabe of rural route, Kiel, Mrs. Francis Hoben of Osman, Mrs. Wilmer Gruber of Silverton, Ore., and Mrs. Ronald Gruber of Visalia, Calif.; son, Alphons on the homestead farm; brother, Leo of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Wollersheim of Valders and Mrs. John Eigenberger of Sheboygan and ten grandchildren. Three sons and a daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited Saturday and Sunday nights. (No newspaper named or date) (Photo with obituary) ********* (Sept. 21, 1883-Dec. 30, 1955) husband of Anna nee Wollersheim [married July 27, 1909 at St. Gregory] son of John Alois Adelman and Elizabeth Dietrich farmer in Town of Eaton born Town of Liberty died from "myocardial failure, pneumonia, nephritis")
NORMAN ADELMAN Rites Held Wednesday for Norman Adelman Funeral services for Norman Adelman, 33, were held Wednesday morning from St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz. Mr. Adelman died Saturday at St. Nicholas hospital. The Rev. Frederick Dorn, SDS, officiated at the requiem mass and burial was made in the church cemetery. He was born September 30, 1920, in the town of Eaton. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Adelman. He attended public school in Eaton and St. Gregory's parochial school in St. Nazianz. June 27, 1953, he married Miss Violet Dedering, town of Schleswig. They lived in the township where he was engaged in farming. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory's church. Survivors include his wife; his parents; one brother and five sisters. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. 1954 ************ From St. Nazianz researcher: Norman Adelman Sept. 30, 1920-March 13, 1954) son of Louis Adelman and Anna Wollersheim husband of Violet Caroline nee Dedering [married June 27, 1953 at St. Gregory] son of Louis Adelman and Anna Wollersheim farmer died from "uremia Kimmelstiehl-Wison's Disease diabetes mellitus" buried at St. Gregory Cemetery
JOHN ALOIS ADELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1905: Death Sun. evening of 59-yr. old John A. Adelmann of St. Nazianz as the result of a stroke. The deceased was sitting on a chair having a conversation with visiting neighbors when death intervened. He leaves a widow and 10 children. ******* John Alois (usually shown as Alois) (June 21, 1846-Aug. 13, 1905 husband of Mina (Wilhelmina) nee Schaefer [married Jan. 20, 1874 at St. Gregory] after the death of Mina in 1880, remarries to Elizabeth nee Dietrich [married June 14, 1881 at Clarks Mills, Town of Cato] son of Sebastian and Theresa A. Adleman, farmer, born Baden arrived in New York with his parents on the ship Hammonia from Hamberg, Germany on April 23, 1860)
ROSEMARY AHRENS Mrs. Myron Ahrens, 28, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died early Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ahrens, nee Rosemary Schwoerer, was born Oct. 21, 1943, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Clemens Schwoerer and Olive Schnell Schwoerer. She was married to Myron Ahrens Nov. 15, 1969, at St. Nazianz. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Her father, a sister, and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 27, 1972 ********* (Rosemary nee Schwoerer-Oct. 21, 1943-July 27, 1972) wife of Myron P. [married Nov. 15, 1969 at St. Gregory] daughter of Clemens Schwoerer and Olive Schnell –laborer at Kohler Company died from "obesity –5' 2'' and 326 pounds")
BARBARA ANHALT From 1928 newspaper clipping Funeral services for the late Mrs. Barbara Anhalt were held on Friday at St. Gregory's church, Rev. F. Holzknecht officiating. Six Riesterer boys acted as pall bearers. Mrs. Anhalt was born in Germany on December 23, eighty years ago, and came to this country with her parents at the age of four years. After her marriage to John Anhalt, they made their home on a farm near Millhome. Mr. Anhalt died in 1911. St. Nazianz has been the home of the deceased for the last eleven years. She has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Riesterer one mile west of the village, for the past two years, since she has been in poor health. Death came last Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The suvivors are eight daughters, Mrs. John Guese of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. John Bermke of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Fred Altenberger of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Manitowoc, Mrs. Isadore Meyer, Mrs. John Riesterer, Mrs. Ed. Schad, and Mrs. Alex Gerhard of this village; four sons, John Anhalt of Plymout, Frank of Millhome, and Peter and Joseph of here; fifty-eight grandchildren; and thirty-two great grandchildren. The following out-of-town relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Barbara Anhalt Friday: Sr. M. Ameliana O.S.F. of St. Joseph's convent, Milwaukee; (obit is cut off here) ******* Wife of John [married Oct. 22, 1867 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Joseph and Anna Knier –born Pilsen, Bohemia -emigrated to the US with parents in 1851 had lived on the Anhalt farm in Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County -after husband's death in 1910, moved to 103 East Birch Streeet in St. Nazianz died from "myocarditis")
JOSEPH ANHALT Joseph Anhalt Dies at St. Nazianz Saturday Joseph Anhalt, 72, a resident of St. Nazianz for 36 years was found dead in his bed Saturday. He had been in good health until Thursday of last week, when he collapsed near his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Gregory's Catholic church, St. Nazianz with the Rev. Terrence Schmidt officiating. Mr. Anhalt was born September 8, 1883 at Millhome, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Borbara(sic) Knier Anhalt. He married Mrs. Fannie O'Neil of Green Bay November 13, 1943. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the church. Surviving him are his wife; a stepson; three sisters, Mrs. Alex Gerhard of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Carl Mahloch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lena Altenberger of Sheboygan; and six step-grandchildren. Four brothers and five sisters have preceded him in death. 15 Aug. 1956 ************ From St. Nazianz researcher: Joseph Anhalt Sept. 8, 1882-Aug. 11, 1956)–second husband of Frances (nee Farell) O'Neal [married Nov. 13, 1943 at St. Gregory –Frances is the daughter of Michael Farell] –son of John Anhalt and Barbara Knier –laborer, any kind –born at Millhome, Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –died from "cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, and hypertensive heart disease"
KATHERINE ANHALT From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1889: on Sun. John Anhalt brought the body of his 16-year-old sister from Sheboygan where she had succumbed to diphtheria following an 8-day illness. Burial was Monday, 11 Feb. in St. Nazianz. ************** The following contributed by researcher/see contributors page for St. Nazianz contributor: Katherine Anhalt - single –daughter of John Anhalt and Barbara Knier servant –born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –died Sheboygan County –died from "croupeus, pneumonia") – (death record in Sheboygan County)
PETER ANHALT Peter Anhalt, aged 67, residing on Valders R. 1, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Friday at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc, after suffering injuries in a fall from his tractor two days before. Mr. Anhalt was born on January 4, 1878, near Millhome. November 5, 1907, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Schad of the town of Schleswig. The couple settled on a farm one mile northeast of St. Nazianz after their marriage, and made their home on that farm since. Survivors are his wife and four daughters; Mrs. Louis Heinzen of St. Nazianz; Anita of Los Angeles, Cal.; Hilaria of Manitowoc, and Mariann at home. Also surviving him are two brothers, John of Plymouth and Joseph of St. Nazianz, and also the following sisters; Mrs. John Gusse, Glenbeulah; Mrs. Fred Altenberger and Mrs. Carl Mahloch, Sheboygan; Mrs. John Bermke, Plymouth; Mrs. Isadore Meyer, Mrs. Edward Schad and Mrs. Alex Gerhardt of St. Nazianz. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz. - 1945 *********** (Jan. 4, 1878-Feb. 2, 1945) husband of Margaret nee Schad [married Nov. 5, 1907 at St. Gregory] –son of John Anhalt and Barbara Knier –farmer -born at Millhome, Town of Schleswig -died from "fat embolism and fracture of right ulna" "Peter Anhalt died of shock and injuries suffered when he fell from a tractor two days ago. He was driving the tractor from Valders to St. Nazianz when the accident happened." -from obit.)
CARL BACKHAUS From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 Feb.) Death last week of a 6-week old child of Nic. Backhaus. ************ Son of Nicholas Backhaus and Katherine Schwoerer –died from "intestical indigestion causing convulsions"
CHARLES BACKHAUS Death entered the home of Nick Backhous(sic) Friday and took to rest their 2 year old son. Burial took place Monday. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1920 P. 4 ********* (son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling)
HENRY BACKHAUS Backhaus, Henry Nicholas (Aug. 16, 1915-April 16, 1987 – husband of Imelda nee Scherer [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling laborer at Carnation Milk Company died from “severe vascular accident, carotid artery disease”) (from cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********** Henry Nicholas (Aug. 16, 1915-April 16, 1987 husband of Imelda nee Scherer [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling -laborer at Carnation Milk Company -died from "sever vascular accident, corotid artery disease")
IMELDA HELEN BACKHAUS Backhaus, Imelda Helen nee Scherer (April 17, 1919-Oct. 26, 1961 wife of Henry [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] daughter of George Scherer and Mathilda Holzer –born City of Manitowoc died from “acute heart failure” and “intractable bronchial asthma”)
JOSEPH N. BACKHAUS Joseph Backhaus, 69, of St. Nazianz, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Backhaus was born Nov. 19, 1903, at St. Nazianz, son of the late Nick and Catherine Schwoerer Backhaus. He married Florentine Schuler Sept. 14, 1926, at St. Nazianz. He operated the Chrysler Plymouth Garage at St. Nazianz for about 50 years. He had been very active in St. Nazianz village civic affairs. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Time Reporter, Mantiwooc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 27, 1973 ************ husband to Florentine nee Schuler [married Sept. 14, 1926 at St. Gregory] –son of Nicholas Backhaus and Katharine Schwoerer –owner of Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in St. Nazianz, starting in 1924 with the Essex and Maxwell –in 1944 also got into the school bus business –on Feb. 1, 1945 a fire destroyed the garage and adjacent living quarters –the garage was replaced later that same year [in November of 1996, some 20+ years after Joseph's passing, the dealership business was sold and is now known as Van Horn Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge] –born Town of Liberty died from "pulmonary congestion, myocardial infarction")
MARCELLA C. BACKHAUS Marcella C. Backhaus, age 91, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, and formerly of St. Nazianz, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Marcella was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Spring Valley, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Willmas Seipel. On June 11, 1935, Marcella married Edmund Backhaus. he preceded her in death on March 14, 1983. Marcella grew up in the Spring Valley area, moving to St. Nazianz after marriage. She helped run their family business known as the Opera House in St. Nazianz. Marcella was a volunteer at the St. Nazianz Nutrition Site and the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Backhaus; one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Matt Hauch; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roman and Ledvina Seipel, Sylvester and Marion Seipel. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Marcella enjoyed playing cards several times a week and crocheting beautiful afghans for her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Backhaus family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, February 14, 2004 ********* From St. Nazianz researcher: Marcella Katherine nee Seiple -Dec. 14, 1912-Feb. 11, 2004 –wife of Edmund –daughter of Andrew Seipel and Rose Willmas –born Spring Valley, Town of Meeme –cause of death is not accessable.
HEDWIG BAER This was sent in by a relative, see contributors page: January 12, 1984 Hattie Baer, 77 of rural Valders, died Thursday evening , January 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m., Saturday at Christianson Deja Funeral Home at St. Nazianz and 11 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St Nazianz. The Rev. Cleatus LaMere will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Baer was born October 17,1906 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Mary Peter Mayer. She attended St. Gregory School. She married Henry Baer Sr. April 26, 1932 at St. Nazianz. Survivors include four sons and three daughter in laws, three daughters and a son in law, a sister in law, and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 18, 1972, seven brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St Nazianz, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. ******* From St. Nazianz researcher: Hedwig (Hattie) nee Meyer –wife of Henry [married April 26, 1932 at St. Gregory] daughter of August Meyer and Mary Peter –born Town of Eaton died from "acute myocardial infarction, arteriosclerotic heart disease, stroke"
HENRY BAER Henry Baer, 73, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Friday at Christianson Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzuer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baer was born May 30, 1898, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Fredrick and Mary Niederpriem Baer. He married Hedwig Mayer April 26, 1932, at St. Nazianz. He farmed and hauled milk for the Nestle Plant at Valders for many years. He was a 50-year member of Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife; four sons and three daughters; a brother, Joseph, of Irvington, N.J.: five sisters, Mrs. Henry Binversie, of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Clarence Escher, of New Holstein, Mrs. Arthur Stein, of Newton, Ann York, of Riverside, Ill., and Mrs. Emil Lulloff, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1972 ******** (husband of Hedwig nee Meyer [married April 26, 1932 at St. Gregory] son of Frederick Baer [1872-1953]) and Mary J. Niederprum farmer –died from "mesenteric thrombosis")
MARY ANN BAER December 18,1991 Mary Ann Baer, age 56 of rural Valders, passed away Wednesday morning, December 18,1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am Saturday at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with Father Leonard Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was born July 26, 1935 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late Henry and Hattie Mayer Baer. She attended St. Gregory's School and Kiel High School and farmed with her family in the town of Eaton. Survivors include four brothers and one sister in law, two sisters and a brother in law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Gregory's Church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family. (Sent in by relative, see contributors page)(edited for possible living people) ********** From St. Nazianz researcher: Single –sister to Marcella and William –daughter of Henry Baer and Hedwig Meyer –farmer –born Town of Eaton –died from "myocardial infarction, acute"
MARY J. BAER ST. NAZIANZ With the death of Mrs. Fred Baer, which occured at an early hour Monday morning, this village has lost another well-known resident. Her death followed a stroke which she suffered about 5 weeks ago. She leaves to mourn her demise, her husband and ten children, as follows; Henry at home; Mrs. William (Theresia) Merkes of Chicago; Joseph of Newark, N. J.; John of here; Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Escher of New Holstein; Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth) Benverale of School Hill; Mrs. Arthur (Rose) Stein of Meeme; Miss Anna Baer of Chicago, and Fred and Hildegard at home. Funeral arrangements were not known at this writing. Unknown Paper March 1932 handwritten on the obituary ********* (Sept. 29, 1875-March 7, 1932 –wife of Frederick [1872-1953], married May 19, 1896 at St. Gregory –daughter of Henry Niederprum and Julianna Gmeiner –died from "apoplexy, hypertension and myocarditis") (Note: Her picture is in the Glass Negative photos)
REV. LUDWIG BARTH From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 30 Apr.) Sad news reached here Friday that Rev. Louis Barth has died in a sanitarium in Dearborn, Michigan, where he has been ill for several weeks. Father Barth came here at age 19 with his mother and sisters from their former home of Louisville, Kentucky. Shortly after, he began his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained a priest on 27 June 1880 and spent about 20 years as Rector of St. Laurentius in Milwaukee… His body was shipped from Michigan to the St. Laurentius church in Milwaukee and yesterday was brought here to St. Nazianz. The large funeral procession was held today, Tuesday, with the Archbishop and 24 priests participating. The deceased reached the age of 54 and is survived by his sorrowing mother and 2 sisters –Mrs. J.C. Kustermann from here, and Mrs. Dr. L. Jermain of Milwaukee. ************* Single –son of Frederick Barth and Theresa Dietmeier –born Louisville, Kentucky –died Milwaukee, Wisconsin –"From Louisville, Kentucky, Father Louis Barth came to St. Nazianz at the end of 1872. After preliminary training there, he attended St. Francis Seminary, and was ordained on June 27, 1880. His first Mass was in St. Gregory's on July 4. After pastorates at Pine Bluff, Kieler, Waterloo, and Lancaster, he founded the St. Lawrence congregation in Milwaukee and built all the parish facilities in 1888." –from the Centennial Book, p. 64 – no county death record
THERESA BARTL Mrs. Joseph J. Bartel(sic), 64, died Tuesday afternoon at the farm home in the town of Liberty, two miles southeast of St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz. Mrs. Bartel, nee Theresia Leiderman, was born March 21, 1879 and came to this country and this county with her parents when she was one year old. She was married in 1902 and the couple lived first at Sheboygan before taking over the present farm in the town of Liberty. Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Ven. Sister Sigfrid at St. Francis convent in Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Johns and Miss Mary Bartel of Milwaukee and Miss Helen Bartel of Sheboygan; seven sons, Joseph Jr., and Frank of Sheboygan, George and John of Chilton, Anton in the army in North Africa, William in the navy at Farragut, Idaho, and Alois at home; two brothers, Frank Leiderman of this city and Joseph of route 4; three sisters, Mrs. August Puta and Mrs. Hugo Benzinger of Mishicot and Mrs. Willliam Sprang of Two Rivers; and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1944 P. 2 ******** (Theresia Bartel (March 21, 1879-Feb. 29, 1944 –wife of Joseph –born Germany died from "stroke")
LOUIS BAUMGARTNER Louis Baumgartner, 79, postmaster at St. Nazianz for nearly 30 years, until his retirement seven years ago, died last night at his home in the village. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Gregory's Catholic church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baumgartner was born in 1859 in Sentheim, Germany. when an infant his parents came to tis country and located at St. Nazianz. His father was named postmaster of the village and the son assisted him in handling the postal business. When the elder Baumgartner resigned as postmaster his son, Louis, was appointed. He filled the position until 1931, when he retired. Mr. Baumgartner married Miss Rose Gerhard in St. Nazianz in 1884. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1934 at their home in St. Nazianz. Survivors are the widow, three sons, Anton and Joseph, St. Nazianz, Frank, Mishawaka, Ind.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Baumgartner was a member of the Holy Name society. Members will attend the funeral in a body and will meet at the Baumgartner home Wednesday evening at 7:30 to recite the rosary. (No newspaper named, March 13, 1939 handwritten on the obituary) (There is a picture with the obituary) ********* (June 2, 1859-March 13, 1939 –husband of Rosa nee Gerhard [married Sept. 11, 1884 at St. Gregory] – the only child of Louis Baumgartner and Maria Zahringer –second generation postmaster –being postmaster from 1891 until Feb. of 1931 –born Sentheim, Alsace, France –emigrated to Manitowoc County with his parents in 1860 –died from "uremic poisoning and senility")
MARIA BAUMGARTNER Name: Baumgartner, Maria D. 1/23/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 sex: f/w Age at death: 47 yr. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Mutz Spouse: Louis Baumgartner F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 198 ************ (Maria nee Zaehringer -1829-Jan. 23, 1876 –wife of Louis [1826-1904] –daughter of Anton Zaehringer)
REGINA BAUMGARTNER Mrs. J. Baumgartner Dies at Her Home Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Joseph Baumgartner, 71 of St Nazianz, who died Sunday evening at her home in the village. Services were held at St. Gregory Catholic Church with the Rev. Denis Cooney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was born May 14, 1892, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Matthias and Theresa Merchen Loose. She was married September 2, 1912 to Joseph Baumgartner at St. Nazianz and the couple lived there since. She was a member of the Christian Mother’s Society of the church. Survivors include her husband; son, Ervin of St. Nazianz; daughter, Mrs. Clarence Stahl of Rt. 1 New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Mertz and Mrs. George Loessl of St. Nazianz; eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. - March 3, 1963 ********** (Regina nee Loos -May 14, 1892-March 3, 1963 –wife of Joseph [married Sept. 2, 1912 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Mathais Loos and Theresa Moerchen –born Town of Schleswig –died from "hypertensive heart disease")
ROSA BAUMGARTNER Mrs. Rosa Baumgartner, 90, resident of St. Nazianz for many years, died Friday morning in the village. She had been ill since July 4, 1953, and had fallen in September of 1955 fracturing her right hip. After a three months’ convalescence at a hospital she had made her home with a son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Baumgartner. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Frederick Dorn will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Rosa Gerhard was born in the Town of Eaton Aug. 6, 1865, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerhard. She was married to Louis Baumgartner Sept. 11, 1884, at St. Gregory Church by a brother, the Rev. Anton Gerhard. Mr. Baumgartner died March 13, 1939. Both Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner operated the post office in the village for 50 years, retiring from the operation 40 years ago. Previous to that time Mr. Baumgartner’s father was the village postmaster from the time the United States Postal Department opened the post office. The couple observed the golden anniversary of its wedding in 1934. Mrs. Baumgartner was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers Society of the church She is survived by three sons, Anton and Joseph of St. Nazianz and Frank of Mishawaka, Ind.; four grandchildren and 14 great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (No newspaper named, 1955 handwritten on the obituary) *********** (Rose nee Gerhard Aug. 6, 1865- March 9, 1956 –wife of Louis [1859-1939] –married Sept. 11, 1884 at St. Gregory –daughter of Joseph Gerhard and Anna Kramer –born Town of Eaton –died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease")
JOHANNES BECKER Name: Becker, Johannes D. 1/7/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 5/5/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 8 yrs. 4 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Schleswig, Mtwc. co. Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 177 *********** (Aug. 6, 1866-Jan. 7, 1875/stone too faded to read/son of John Becker and Maria Schad –born Town of Schleswig
CORNELIUS J. BERRES Cornelius "Neil" Berres, age 91, of St. Nazianz, died at his winter residence in Crystal River, Fla., on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. Mr. Berres was born on Dec. 3, 1915, in Boyd, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Ederer) Berres. He attended Twin Elders School in Two Creeks, and was a World War II Army veteran. He married Lucille Boury on June 5, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1988. Mr. Berres retired as a self- employed carpenter. He was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, and was also a past member of the St. Nazianz Village Board, St. Nazianz Lions Club, and Holy Name Society. He played saxophone for the 8 a.m. guitar Mass at St. Gregory's, and also at St. Benedict's and St. Scholastica's Catholic churches in Crystal River, Fla. Mr. Berres was also a past member of the St. Mary's Prayer Group. Neil loved being with his family, playing cards with family and friends, playing his saxophone and harmonica, and traveling to Florida for the winters. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He is preceded in death by his wife: Lucille Berres; a son: Stephen; daughter: Mary Jane; grandson: Jordan Berres; his parents; five brothers; and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Randy Budnar, a nephew to Neil. Cremation has taken place, and a private committal service of the cremated remains will be held at a later date at St. Gregory Church Cemetery, St. Nazianz. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, from 3 p.m. until the time of Mass at 5 p.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family locally with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the VNA of Aurora Hospital, Two Rivers, and Hospice of Citrus County, Florida, for the excellent care given to their father during his illness. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2007
LINUS BINVERSIE (No newspaper named, Nov. 1973) Linus G. Binversie, 47, St. Nazianz, died of an apparent heart attack last Wednesday. Binversie, a former Kiel druggist, collapsed at his pharmacy at Valders and waa rushed to Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc where he died shortly thereafter. He was born in the Town of Meeme on October 20, 1926, son of Matthew and the late Margaret Endries Binversie. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1945. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin and became a registered pharmacist. He operated the Kiel Pharmacy before going to Valders in 1962. He married Dorothy Thomey of Kenosh on October 17, 1953. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was past president of the St. Gregory Parish Council and was presently serving on the Parish Projects Committee. Surviving are his wife; three sons, five daughters; four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Gregory Church with the Reverend Cyril Dickrell, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. ******** from St. Nazianz researcher see contributors page: Linus G. Oct. 20, 1926-Nov. 28, 1973 –husband of Dorothy nee Thomey –son of Mathew Binversie and Margaret Endries –pharmacist at Binversie Pharmacy –died from "acute myocardial infarction"
MATHIAS BIRKLE Name: Birkle, Mathias D. 1/10/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 38 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 168
THERESIA BIRKLE Mrs. T. Birkle Is Called To Rest After An Illness Mrs. Theresa Birkle, nee Miss Theresa Strupp, passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, at the home of Mrs. Catherine Kautzer, with whom she had made her home for 14 years, following an illness of six months' duration Deceased was born October 15, 1854, in Manitowoc county, and was united in marriage with William Birkle of St. Nazianz, who preceded her in death in 1921. Survivors are one son, County Clerk William W. Birkle of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Ahrends of Sheboygan. Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory Catholic church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. ********** Birkle, Theresia Katherine nee Strupp (Oct. 15, 1854-March 18, 1940 –second wife of William W. Birkle [married May 26, 1896 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Town of Meeme] –daughter of John Peter Strupp and Elizabeth Eilass –born Town of Newton –residence was in a house on Main Street just east from the Groh Grocery at the intersection of A and C –lived here until 1926 –this house is now gone, likely razed soon after 1926 –in 1926 began to live with the widowed Katherine Kautzer [widow of Anton Kautzer] at 209 East Main Street –died from “heart disease –myocardial failure”)
WILLIAM BIRKLE Birkle, William W. (May 22, 1838-Feb. 6, 1922 –husband of Theresia Kuhri –when Theresia Kuhri died in 1894, re-married to Theresia Strupp [married May 26, 1896 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Town of Meeme] –son of Joseph Birkle and Genoveva Rinkwald –born Hoffsteffen, Offenburg, Baden –shoemaker, rep and sales of shoes –on Dec. 6, 1887 purchased the house at 107 East Main Street –lived in this house until selling on Jan. 26, 1891 –on March 8, 1888 purchased the house that had formerly been a sawmill on East Main Street just east from the future grocery –his first wife died in 1894 while living in this house –William lived here until his death in 1922 –his widow abandoned this house in 1926 and sometime after that the building was razed –died from “cancer right side of neck”)
JEANETTE L. BLATZ Jeanette "Netty" L. Blatz, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday afternoon, August 29, 1992, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the former Jeanette Rabe, born July 14, 1936, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Alvin Sr. and Helen Vogel Rabe. She was a 1954 graduate of Kiel High School. On June 30, 1956, she married Eugene Blatz at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. She was employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 71/2 years. The couple also operated Blatz's Bar in School Hill for three years. For the past nine years, she was employed at Lakeside Packing, Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include her husband Eugene, five sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren; four brothers; brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Ruby Rabe. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Leonard Walker, pastor, officiating, preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 to 9 p.m., TODAY (Monday) and on Tuesday, from 8 a.m., until the time of services. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m., this evening at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her name. (No date or name of newspaper) *********** Jeannette Lucinda nee Rabe (July 14, 1936-Aug. 29, 1992 wife of Eugene [married June 30, 1956 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Keil] –daughter of Alvin Rabe and Helen Vogel died from "cancer of the brain, one year, and cancer of the lung, two years")
CLARA GERBER ELLIOTT BOLL Clara M. Gerber Elliott Boll 97, of 105 S. 6th Avenue, St. Nazianz, died Friday morning, April 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born on February 19, 1914 in Dakota, Illinois, daughter of the late Paul & Martha (Steiman) Gerber. In 1934 she married Dallas Elliott and he preceded her in death in 1942. She then married Edward Boll in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1983. Clara spent many years as a dental assistant in St. Nazianz. She enjoyed gardening, playing sheepshead and bingo. Clara was an avid Packers & Brewers fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by three sons: Dallas Elliott II, Allen Elliott, Clarence Elliott; six sisters: Louise Grob, Margaret Zaugg, Helen Vickers, Gertrude Ostrander, Pauline Cleveland, Marie Gerber; and two brothers: Jacob & Robert Gerber. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Zimmerman. Following services, Clara will be cremated at All Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc and she will be laid to rest at the church cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 until 10:45 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. ******** 1st Husband Dallas Elliott is buried alone in # 25 J. O. TYLER 2nd Husband Edward J Boll is buried in # 43 Calvary Cem., apparently with his first wife Cornelia M.
FREDERICK F. BONDE SR. Frederick F. "Fritz" Bonde Sr., age 80, of 9622 Pigeon Lake Rd., Valders, died Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2006 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1926 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Theodore and Genevieve (Baugniet) Bonde. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a 3rd class Seaman. On February 14, 1946 he married the former Katherine Holzer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2002. Fritz and Kate farmed in the Town of Liberty for many years an also owned and operated Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake from 1972 to 1984. Fritz was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, sturgeon fishing, playing cards and bird watching. He was a charter member and past commander of the American Legion Post 477, Town of Liberty Supervisor for 6 years, chairman of the Town of Libety for 34 years, member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, charter member of the Pigeon Lake Sportsman Club, member of St. Nazianz Lions Club and other service organizations. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; one daughter; eight grand- children and three great-grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.); brothers and sisters; Margaret Bonde, Theodore (Virginette)Bonde, Loretta Koening, Frances Hutchison, all of Manitowoc, Irene Stein, Sheboygan, Alex (Rita) Bonde, Kiel, Marion Lenz, Kiel, Donald (Marge) Bonde, Cleveland, Roman (Betty) Bonde Kiel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Marie Bonde, CA., Hermand (Betty) Holzer, Manitowoc, Arlene (Sylvester) Schneider, Manitowoc and special friend and neighbor (Survivor omitted for privacy). Fritz is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Norbert, Odilo and Bernard; two sisters, Rose and Marcella; four brothers-in-law; Elmer Koenig, Wilbert Hutchison, Alfred Stein, Bob Lenz and a sister-in-law; Delores (John) Chopich. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2006 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow at the church cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and UW Cancer Care Center, Manitowoc. Also to all friends and family who visited and sent cards during Frit's illness. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. (Photograph with obituary) The Sheboygan Press June 30, 2006
KATHERINE MARY BONDE Katherine M. Bonde, age 75, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2002, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivrs, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Katie was born on May 7, 1926 in St. Nazianz, the daughter of the late Herman and Magdalen Schwoerer Holzer. She graduated from St. Gregory School and Valders High School. Katie married Frederick F. Bond Sr. on February 14, 1946 in St. Nazianz. Katie and Fritz farmed in the Town of Liberty for many years and also owned and operated the Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake from 1972 until 1984. She was a Charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 477 and Past President of Manitowoc County Extension Homemakers Association. She was a member of St. Gregory's Christian Mothers, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Manitowoc County 4H Leader. Katie enjoyed birdwatching, knitting, and her weekly Tuesday afternoon cribbage gatherings. Survivors include her husband Fritz Bonde, two sons and daughters-in-law; one daughter and son-in-law; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law; one sister and brother-in-law and other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Katie is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Katie was preceded in death by one sister, Dolores Chopich. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 7 P.M. on Wednesday April 17, 2002 at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Visitation will continue from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday April 18, 2002 at the church. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, April 16, 2002 ********** Wife of Frederick [married Feb. 14, 1946 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Herman Holzer and Madgeline Schwoerer. “Katie and Fritz farmed in the town of Liberty for many years and also owned and operated the Okee Dookee Lodge at Pigeon Lake from 1972 until 1984.” from obit. Died from “sepsis –renal failure, downhill health after fall –fall at her home, hitting her head on Feb. 26, 2002”)
THERESIA BRAUN Name: Braun, Theresia D.: 12/31/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: Age at death: 41 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 51
ELIZABETH BREU
From St. Nazianz researcher: Elizabeth nee Filz (Jan. 9, 1899-Sept. 19, 1929 wife of Theodore Breu [married June 7, 1920 at St. Gregory] daughter of Nicholas Filz and Mary L. Arendt -born Luxemburg, Kewaunee County "Mrs. Breu was employed in the jewelry department of the Sell Bros. company at Sheboygan for 8 years, an up to the time of her death." -from obit. died Sheboygan County -died from "fracture of skull, frontal bone -auto accident on Sheboygan County Highway 23" -"Mr. and Mrs. Breu were driving toward Kohler in a small sedan and directly behind them was Peter Ippel in another machine. George Hopp, Sheboygan, was returning to Sheboygan and collided head-on with the Breu machine and all three cars were mixed up in the resulting smash-up. Mrs. Breu was thrown against the front and side of the car and her skull crushed. She also suffered a broken left arm and internal injuries and died 5 minutes after being placed in an ambulance." -from newpaper article) - (death record in Sheboygan County)
MICHAEL BREU St. Nazianz Funeral services for Michael Breu, who died at his home in Sheboygan last Friday of an attack of paralysis, were held here Monday morning, solemn requiem mass being read by three priests of St. Gregory's church. Interment was in the nearby church cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids Oct. 19, 1858, but his home had been St. Nazianz until six years ago, when he moved to Sheboygan to be employed at the Northern Furniture Co. He was married in 1888 to Miss Francis Zipperer, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is mourned by the following: Brothers - George of Auburndale, and Joseph of Marshfield; sisters - Theresa (Mrs. Math. Kautzer) Madison; sons - Theodore of Kohler, and Winrich of Sheboygan; daughters - Ida (Mrs. W.W. Birkle), Sheboygan, Anna (Mrs. W. Gutman) Sumatra, Mont., Laura (Mrs. Patrick Brennan) North Fond du Lac, and Cinderalla (Mrs. Olive Brennan) Valders. Two sisters, Francis, (Mrs. Hegg) Cross Plains, and Anna (Mrs. Markee) Marshfield, preceded him in death. (no newspaper name, only date of May 4, 1928 handwritten on obit) *********** Husband of Frances nee Zipperer [married May 13, 1889 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, Town of Cato] -son of Joseph Breu and Theresia Schreiner -factory worker at Northern Furniture Company in Sheboygan -born Town of Manitowoc Rapids -died Sheboygan County -died from "stroke" "cerebral hemorrhage -arteriosclerosis") - (death record in Sheboygan County)
THERESIA BREU (BREI) From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 08 Jan.) Death on 21 Dec. of widow Theresia Brei of old age debility at the home of her daughter in Marshfield where she had been staying recently. She was one of the first settlers here. Her body was sent here and buried alongside her late husband on the 26th. 2 sons and 3 daughters survive. ********** Theresia nee Schreiner (Aug. 20, 1834-Dec. 21, 1906 –wife of Joseph [1830-1902] –born Neukischen, Prussia –died from "lung fevor")(no county death record, burial record found with parish records)
ANNA HELENA BREUER Name: Breuer, Helena D.: 2/5/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 sex: f/w Age at death: 1 yr. 2 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 125 ******* From Bob Domagalski's research: Breuer, Anna Helena (baby –May 7, 1870-Feb. 5, 1872 born and died Town of Eaton –daughter of Gottfried Breuer and Margaretha Schluessel) – Old 1-11-12 ********** (Note: Bob's b. date conflicts with the stone and the death cert./there is this from the state microfich records..there may have been two children by the name of Breuer with similar first names: Anna H Breuer b: 04 May 1870 Reel: 0114 Record: 001148
ELMER BROCKER Elmer Brocker, 57, of Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. He was born September 3, 1915, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, the son of Mrs. Ida Ninmer Brocker and the late George Brocker. On January 22, 1938, he married the former LaVerne Schmitz at Chilton. After marriage, the couple farmed in Eaton until 1957. He was employed by Sperber and Krueger Logging of rural Kiel from 1967 to 1972 and at the present time was an employee of the Salvatorian Center, New Holstein. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. The Reverend Cyril Dickrell, pastor of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ************ Elmer Gustave (Sept. 23, 1915-July 1, 1973 –husband of Laverne nee Schmitz –son of George Brocker and Ida Ninmer –farmer died from "carcinomatosis –generalized metastosis bowel cancer (sigmoid), 3 1/2 years")
LAVERNE R. BROCKER LaVerne R. Brocker age 86, formerly of rural Kiel, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Chilton Care Center in Chilton. She was born Dec. 24, 1918 in New Holstein, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Wick) Schmitz. She attended St. Anna Catholic School and Kiel High School. LaVerne married Elmer Brocker on Jan. 22, 1938 in Chilton. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was ahomemaker and was employed at Leverenz Shoe Company in Valders for 27 years. LaVerne was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. LaVerne was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and since her retirement, she enjoyed watching and feeding her outdoor birds, painting landscapes, decorating gourds, watching her daily "soap", doing crossword puzzles and visiting with her friends and neighbors. Survivors include her children, 10 granchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law. LaVerne is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Eleanor, Julie, Valeria, Emily and Irene; and four brothers, Leo, Lee, Jerome, and infant brother, Ervin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 212 Church St. in St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday when services will be held. A memorial fund has been established in the name of LaVerne R. Brocker. The family would like to thank Dr. Bockhorn, and the entire staff at the Chilton Care Center for their loving care and being a dear friend to LaVerne. Wieting Family Funeral Home in Kiel is assisting the family with arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, April 1, 2005
EMILY BROECKER/BROECKERT (no newspaper name, handwritten date at top, 1925, April 29) CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Wm. Broecker of the town of Schleswig died on Wednesday morning, after an illness of short duration with bronchitis. The deceased, nee Amelia Kautzer, was born May 25, 1888 in the town of Eaton. She was married to Wm. Broecker in 1912. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kautzer, her husband, and seven small children, 3 sons and 4 daughters, the oldest being 12 years. The funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at St. Peter & Paul's church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Roder will officiate. (another clipping) Mrs. Broecker was 38 years of age and a native of Eaton. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kautzer and is survived by her husband and seven children. The burial was held today. *********** Emily nee Kautzer –wife of William [1884-1969] –married Oct. 23, 1911 at St. Gregory –daughter of Edward Kautzer and Mathilda Hammer died from "exophthalmic goiter and myocarditis")
ALPHONSE BROECKERT Alfonse Peter (child –March 12, 1917-Oct. 4, 1920 son of Edward Broeckert and Clara Gutman –died from "infection of 5th and 7th cranial nerves following a fall in which 4 front upper teeth were loosened –paralysis of throat") *********** Alfons Broeckert Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Broeckert Monday afternoon, and took from them their beloved son Alfons, aged four years. He took sick last week Thursday, with paralysis and pneumonia, which caused his death. The little infant will be buried Thursday morning, from St. Gregory's church in the adjoining cemetery. Our sympathy to the bereaved family. No newspaper named, 1920
ARTHUR JOHN BROECKERT Arthur J. Broeckert, 81, of 105 N. First Ave., St. Nazianz, died unexpectedly, Saturday evening, May 17, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, shortly after being admitted. He was born August 31, 1921, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Edward and Clara Gutman Broeckert. Arthur was a 1940 graduate of Valders High School and continued his education in Milwaukee where he attended Auto Mechanic School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. On June 11, 1955 he married Joan Wagner at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Arthur owned Broeckert Bros. Auto Service in St. Nazianz from 1952 until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, a member of the St. Nazianz American Legion, Post 477, Wagner, Eberle, Sukowaty and retired from the St. Nazianz Fire Department where he was a member for 40 years. Arthur enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working in his yard. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two children, granchildren, four brothers, one sister, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with the Rev. Robert Wagner, brother-in-law and Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. The Sheboygan Press, May 20, 2003 ************ Arthur John –husband of Joan nee Wagner [married June 11, 1955 at St. Gregory] son of Edward Broeckert and Clara Gutman –owner of auto repair shop and Ford dealership in partnership with his brother Edward –owned Broeckert Brothers Auto Service in St. Nazianz from 1952 until retirement in 1994 cause of death is not accessable.
EDWARD BROECKERT Edward Broeckert, who at 71 years of age still operated his own blacksmith shop and thus was the oldest businessman in St. Nazianz, died suddenly of a heart attack at St. Nazianz Friday afternoon. He was born on Jan. 16, 1886, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broeckert. On Feb. 22, 1911, he moved to St. Nazianz where he established and operated his blacksmith business ever since. On June 4, 1912, he was married to Clara Gutman at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church at St. Nazianz at 9:30 Monday morning, following brief services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel. The Rev. Denis Cooney wil be the celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 and 8 o'clock Sunday night. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Hilaria) Seipel, of Chilton, Sister M. Roman, O.S.F., of Waupun, and Mrs. Andrew (Imelda) Scharenbrock, of Sheboygan; five sons, Rembert, Arthur, Edward Jr. and Roman, all of St. Nazianz, and Bernard, of Manitowoc; one brother, William, of Kiel; and 13 grandchildren. He was precede in death by one son and two sisters. - 1957 *********** Edward (Jan. 16, 1886-Nov. 8, 1957 husband of Clara nee Gutman [married June 4, 1912 at St. Gregory] son of Frederick Broeckert and Katherine Loos [Frederick and Katherine are buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Town of Schleswig Frederick born March 4, 1847 at Ditmarschen, Holstein, Germany and died at Town of Schleswig on Nov. 30, 1916 -Frederick is the son of Liedert {1821-1875}and Maria Osterman -Katherine nee Loos Jan. 16, 1847-Oct. 19, 1903 -daughter of Mattes and Maria Loos] -blacksmith who owned his own shop -born town of Schleswig "Edward Broeckert, who at 71 years of age still operated his own blacksmith shop and thus was the oldest businessman in St. Nazianz, died suddenly of a heart attack. On Feb. 22, 1911 he moved to St. Nazianz, where he established and operated his blacksmith business ever since." died from "coronary thrombosis, hypertension")
REMBERT J. 'HUMPY' BROECKERT Rembert J. "Humpy" Broeckert, age 92, formerly of St. Nazianz, currently residing at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday morning, Jan. 15, 2008, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. He was born on May 22, 1915, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Edward and Clara (Gutman) Broeckert. Humpy attended St. Gregory School. On Sept. 2, 1945, he married the former Angeline Willmas at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1995. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding as a blacksmith from 1936 to 1946. He worked for his dad for a couple of years in the blacksmith shop in St. Nazianz. He was employed by Miller Implement of St. Nazianz as a salesman and mechanic for many years. Humpy was also the sexton at St. Gregory Cemetery from 1981 to 1991. He was the first village treasurer in St. Nazianz; was general chairman of the St. Nazianz Centennial in 1954; and was a charter member and president of the Lion's Club. Humpy also organized the St. Nazianz Fire Department in 1946 and served as fire chief for 32 years. He helped organize the countywide Firefighters Association and also held offices in regional and state firefighters organizations. Humpy also played baseball in the Manitowoc County League and managed the St. Nazianz team. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by two sisters: Sister Roman, O.S.F., and Hilaria Siepel; and two brothers: Alphonse and Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Bigley, S.D.S., with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 16, 2008
WILLIAM BROECKERT William P. Broeckert, 85, of Elkhart Lake died Sunday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake with the Rev. Edwin Grzendzielewski, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial was in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz. Born February 4, 1884 in the Town of Schleswig, Mr. Broeckert was a son of the late Frederick and Katherina Loos Broeckert. He married the former Emily Kautzer of the Town of Eaton at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz October 4, 1912. The couple settled on the Broeckert homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig, which he operated until retiring in 1953. Since that time he resided with a daughter at Elkhart Lake. In December he became a resident at the Anna M. Reiss Home until he was hospitalized two weeks ago. Mrs. Broeckert died April 27, 1925. A member of St. George Catholic Church, and a charter member of the Catholic Knights, Kiel branch, Mr. Broeckert was a former supervisor and district school board member in the Town of Schleswig. Survivors include four daughters, three sons, 28 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. (no newspaper named, 2-27-1969) ************ Husband of Emily nee Kautzer [married Oct. 23, 1911 at St. Gregory] son of Frederick Broeckert and Katherine Loos [Frederick and Katherine are buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Town of Schleswig Frederick March 4, 1847-Nov. 30, 1916 -Katherine Jan. 16, 1847-Oct. 19, 1903] born Town of Schleswig -died Sheboygan County -died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease with myocardial decompensation") (death record in Sheboygan County)
ANNA BRUNMEIER Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Brunmeier, former county resident who died in a Fond du Lac hospital Monday, will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Gregory's Catholic church at St. Nazianz, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Mrs. Brunmeier, nee Anna Casper, was born at St. Nazianz in in 1878 and was married to August Brunmeier in 1898. They located on a farm in Liberty, east of St. Mazianz. Mr. Brunmeier died in 1914 and she later moved into St. Nazianz. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Michael Bolz of Hayton, Mrs. Edmund Lettenberger of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arthur Patten of West Allis; son, Arnold, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Crowe of Sheboygan, Mrs. Mona Apostel of Chicago; six brothers, John of St. Nazianz, Anthony of New York, Frank of Plymouth, Joseph of Cleveland, Wis., Robert of Shawano, Edward of Sheboygan. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and members will meet at the Kellenbenz funeral home at St. Nazianz Thursday evening to recite the rosary. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1942 P. 2 ******* Anna Mary nee Casper (Aug. 2, 1878-Feb. 23, 1942 wife of August [married May 31, 1898 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Joseph Casper and Helen Lackerman - born Town of Eaton –died from "enlargement of the liver" -died at hospital in Fond du Lac County)
JOSEPH BRUNMEIER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: Death in St. Nazianz on Monday of 85-year old Joseph Brummeier(sic). The deceased was born in Germany and in 1866 came from there to St. Nazianz where he has since lived. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two years ago, and 5 children. The funeral was held yesterday. (Note: If he was born in 1866 and died in 1909 as this obit says, he would only be 43 yrs.) ********** Joseph (Jan. 2, 1825-April 5, 1909 –husband of Franciska nee Reuter [married Jan. 9, 1856 at St. Gregory] parents marked as "unknown" on death record –born Austria arrived in New York in Sept., 1852 –died from "softening of brains")
JOSEPH C. BRUNMEIER Joseph Brunmeier, aged 82, died at the home of his son, Henry, who resides about two and one-half miles southwest of St. Nazianz, on Thursday morning at 11:45 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the St. Gregory Catholic church at St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht (flaw, missing words) and burial was made at the adjoining church cemetery. The Holy Name society, of which the deceased was a member, attended the services in a body. Mr. Brunmeier was born in Liberty township on December 17, 1857. November 5, 1884 he was married to Miss Margaret Wimmer, and the couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last year. Following their marriage, the couple located on the farm now occupied by their son Henry. In 1915 they moved to St. Nazianz, where for a number of years Mr. Brunmeier was janitor at the St. Gregory's church. Due to Mr. Brunmeier's death, he and his wife returned to their homestead farm to reside with their son in November 1939. He is survived by the following: His widow; two adopted sons, Henry, on the homestead, and Anton, who lives in Seattle, Washington; two adopted daughters, Mrs. Edward Keller of Brillion, and Mrs. Peter Leschke of Osman; two brothers, Ernest of Cleveland and Frank of California; one sister, Mrs. Anton Kerscher of Manitowoc, and 13 grandchildren. ********** Joseph C. (Dec. 17, 1857-Jan. 25, 1940 –husband of Margaret nee Wimmer [1866-1952] –married Nov. 4, 1884 at St. Gregory son of Joseph Brunmeier and Franciska Reuter-born Town of Liberty–farmer after his marriage in 1884, purchased a farm at what is now known as Five Corners in Eaton –operated this farm until 1915, when he sold it to his adopted son, Henry Brunmeier -having no children of their own, they adopted two boys and two girls–born Austria –died from "acute glomarulo nephritis, myocardial failure, gangrene of left leg and thrombosis")
NORBERT J. BRUNMEIER Norbert J. Brunmeier, 82, of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc died on Aug. 7, 2006, at River's Bend. A memorial service was on Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue in Manitowoc. Officiating was the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with burial of the remains at St. Gregory Parish Cemetery in St. Nazianz. Norbert was born on March 23, 1924, at St. Nazianz. He was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Braun Brunmeier. He had been employed with Manitowoc Cranes for many years. Norbert was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. He is survived by his sister, a sister-in-law, one niece, a foster child and his wife, along with other relatives and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Brunmeier. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Unknown Paper 2006
FRANK P. BRUNNER Frank Brunner, 88, formerly of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.D., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brunner was born Oct. 19, 1883, at Kellnersville, son of the late Michael and Mary Augustin Brunner. He was a carpenter by trade. He married Mary Bogenscheutz June 13, 1911, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Osman. Mr. Brunner was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights. His wife preceded him in death in 1933. Survivors include four sons, Martin of Brillion, Adrian of Valders, Anton of Rt. 1, New Holstein, and William of Janesville; three daughters, Mrs. Arvin (Mary) Dehne of Newton, Mrs. Lawrence (Thecla) Krauss of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Victor (Angeline) Lallensack of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Three sons preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 7, 1972 ********* Frank Peter (Oct. 19, 1883-Feb. 7, 1972 –husband of Mary nee Bogenschuetz, married June 13, 1911 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Town of Centerville–son of Michael Brunner and Mary Augustine carpenter, builder of homes –died from "arteriosclerosis, myocarditis and pulmonary edema")
MARY BRUNNER St. Nazianz Mrs. Frank Brunner died suddenly at her home at St. Nazianz after one day's illness. Born Mary Bogenschuetz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bogenschuetz, in the town of Centerville, on April 6, 1888, she was married on June 13, 1911, to Frank Brunner at St. Wendel. They located on a farm near St. Wendel, where they remained for a few years, and then went to Osman. In 1926, they moved to St. Nazianz. Besides her husband, Mrs. Brunner is survived by the following children; Martin, Adrian, Mary, Anton, Thekla, Joseph, William, and Angeline. Two sons died in infancy. She is also survived by her mother in Milwaukee; two brothers, Andrew of St. Wendel, and Fred of Centerville. A sister died six years ago. Funeral services were held in St. Gregory's church at 10 a.m., Wednesday, and burial was in the church cemetery. A vigil mass was conducted Tuesday evening. Mrs. Brunner was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society, and the Catholic Knights. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******* Solemn Last Rites Held At St. Nazianz For Mrs. Brunner St. Nazianz - Solemn funeral rites for Mrs. Frank Brunner who died suddenly Sunday morning at her home in St. Nazianz, were held at St. Gregory's church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Fintan, S.D.S. officiating at the requiem mass, and the Rev. Otto and Rev. Emmeran, both of the order of S.D.S. assisting as decon and subdeacon at the requiem mass. Members of the Christian Mothers society to which Mrs. Brunner belonged, attended the funeral services in a body. Beautiful floral offerings banked the coffin, and many spiritual bouquets were offered. Pall bearers were Nic Steffen, John Knier, Sr., Anton Fessler, Albert Wagner, Edward Brockert, and Ambrose Sukowatey, all members of the Catholic Knights. Persons from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Brunner's aged mother, Mrs. T. Bogenschitz, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bogenschitz, St. Wendel; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bogenschitz of Appleton; the Misses Ann and Rose Bogenschitz, Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bogenschitz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bogenschitz; Frank Roetly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jung, all of Centerville, Miss Anna Brunner, George Wellner, Sr. and family and Mrs. Grall of Whitelaw, Mr. and Mrs. George Brunner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunner, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Nic Solmn and son, Edward, of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brunner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kutz, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Kutz, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Solmn of Meeme, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Solmn of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. William Birtche, Mrs. Conway, Osman; Frank Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner of St. Wendel, Joseph Grunner and Mrs. Tillenburg of Shawano, Mrs. Frank Kohlbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kohlbeck, Mrs. Michael Wellner and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niser of Manitowoc. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********** Mary nee Bogenschuetz (April 6, 1888-Nov. 19, 1933, –wife of Frank [married June 13, 1911 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Town of Centerville] daughter of Andrew Bogenschuetz and Theresia Kroethle -born Town of Centerville died from "septic sore throat, acut cardiac failure and hyper thyroidism")
ELIZABETH BURGERT From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904: Pneumonia took the life of Miss Elisabeth Burger last week in St. Nazianz at age 45. The funeral was held last Thursday. ********* Single daughter of Martin and Margaret Burgert –born Cincinatti, Ohio died from "pneumonia and heart failure") –stone in Roman Catholic Religious Society area in Section Two
ANTON BURKARD Anton Burkard Is Laid To Rest After Last Rites St. Nazianz, Wis. - Funeral services for Anton Burkard, aged 77, who passed away at his home west of this village last Saturday evening, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Gregory's church, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery, the following members of the local court Catholic Order of Foresters of which the deceased was a member acting as pallbearers; Ambrose Eberle, Alex Gerhard, John Riestner, Anton Schleh, Adolph Kautzer and Henry Baer. Members of the local court Catholic Order of Foresters, of which society Mr. Burkard was a charter member and also its oldest member, attended the services in a body. Coming from out-of-town, the following relatives attended the funeral rites: Mrs. Anton Heinzen, Mrs. Carrie Olson, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz, Miss Marcia Platten, Mr. and Mrs. Voida Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Fessler of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Fran Fessler, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Klingeisen and daughter, Dona Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Heinzen and Norbert Heinzen of Silver Lake. Mrs. Joseph Burgard of Sheboygan; Lorenz and Joseph Kutz of Meeme; Ernest Brummeier of Cleveland, Manitowoc county; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Menting, Joseph Heinzen, Sr., and Joseph Heinzen, Jr., of Phlox, Wis.; Joseph Manlick of Clarks Mills; Mrs. Peter Geiser of Hayton; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanke of Charlesburg, and Frank Hastreiter of Kewaunee. Unknown Paper Year of 1939 ********** Anton (Dec. 15, 1862-Dec. 16, 1939 –husband of Elizabeth nee Heinzen [married June 1, 1886 at St. Gregory] –son of Ignatz Burkard and Caroline Eckerle –farmer –born Baden emigrated from Baden to Louisville, Kentucky in 1881 –arrived in New York on the ship Neckar from Bremen, Germany on June 11, 1881 in 1883 he located in Sheboygan County –in 1889 he moved with Elizabeth to a farm west of St. Nazianz –died from "bronco pneumonia and cereberal hemorrage")
IGNATZ BURKARD Plan Last Rites On Tuesday For Baker At St. Nazianz Church Ignatz Burkard, well-known St. Nazianz baker, passed away at his home there at 8:15 p.m. last Friday from a sudden heart attack. The deceased was engaged in his regular work until about fifteen minutes prior to the heart attack. Some weeks ago he had a brief illness at which time it was learned that his heart was affected, but his death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Burkard was born January 20, 1869 in the village of Buehl, Baden, Germany. At the age of 25 years he came to this country and made his home for some time with his brother, Anton, in the town of Eaton. Later he secured a position as cook at a seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he lived for two years. In 1902 he bought the property in St. Nazianz, which since served as his residence and bakery. On November 30, 1912 he was married to Miss Susan Platten of St. Nazianz by the Rev. Epiphanius Deibele at St. Gregory's church. Survivors are his widow and several nieces and nephews. His brother, Anton, preceded him in death December 16, 1939. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at St. Gregory's Catholic church, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining St. Nazianz church cemetery. Members of the Catholic Order of Forsters of St. Nazianz, of which court he was a member, attended the funeral services in a body. Unknown Paper January 29, 1940 *********** Burkard, Ignatz (Jan. 20, 1869-Jan. 26, 1940 husband of Susan nee Platten [married Nov. 30, 1921 at St. Gregory] -son of Ignatz Burkard and Caroline Eckerle -baker -born in village of Buehl, Baden in 1894 emigrated from Baden to Town of Eaton to live with his brother Anton "in 1902 established a bakery in St. Nazianz, which he has since operated" died from "coronary thrombosis" "Although not in good health in recent weeks, Mr. Burkard continued active in his bakery. Last night he went to the basement to bank the furnace fire for the night and was stricken, dying in a few minutes.")
ANNA BURKART To Observe Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burkart of St. Nazianz will observe their golden wedding anniversary at their home Sunday in the presence of their children and families. Frank Burkart was born in Baden, Germany, December 14, 1861(sic), and came to this country with his parents when he was five years old. After living in Milwaukee for one year, the family moved to St. Nazianz. When Mr. Burkart was twenty-five, he came to Sheboygan to live. On April 26, 1887, at Holy Name Church, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Fritz, who had come to America in 1884. Mrs. Burkart was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, June 26, 1863. They lived here for six years after they were married and then moved to St. Nazianz. In 1909 they purchased a farm southeast of the village, where they still reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Neumeyer. Twelve children were born to this union, eight of whom survive. They are: Peter of Sumatra, Mont., Frank of Elkhart Lake, Anna, Anton and Mrs. Nic Schnettler of this city. George of Manitowoc, Louis and Mrs. Herbert Neumeyer of St. Nazianz. There are also thirty-seven grandchildren. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 24, 1937 ******** Anna nee Fritz (June 26, 1863-July 4, 1939 –wife of Frank X. [married April 26, 1887 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan County] daughter of George Fritz and Anna Schata –born Wittenberg, Germany emigrated to Sheboygan County in 1883 –died from "myocardial failure")
FRANK BURKART To Observe Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burkart of St. Nazianz will observe their golden wedding anniversary at their home Sunday in the presence of their children and families. Frank Burkart was born in Baden, Germany, December 14, 1861(sic), and came to this country with his parents when he was five years old. After living in Milwaukee for one year, the family moved to St. Nazianz. When Mr. Burkart was twenty-five, he came to Sheboygan to live. On April 26, 1887, at Holy Name Church, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Fritz, who had come to America in 1884. Mrs. Burkart was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, June 26, 1863. They lived here for six years after they were married and then moved to St. Nazianz. In 1909 they purchased a farm southeast of the village, where they still reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Neumeyer. Twelve children were born to this union, eight of whom survive. They are: Peter of Sumatra, Mont., Frank of Elkhart Lake, Anna, Anton and Mrs. Nic Schnettler of this city. George of Manitowoc, Louis and Mrs. Herbert Neumeyer of St. Nazianz. There are also thirty-seven grandchildren. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 24, 1937 ******** Frank X. (Dec. 14, 1860-Dec. 10, 1954 –husband of Anna nee Fritz [married April 26, 1887 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan County] –son of Peter and Caroline Burkart –farmer and basket weaver –born Baden –emigrated to the US in 1865, spending a year in Milwaukee before moving to St. Nazianz in 1866 -after marriage in 1887, lived in Sheboygan until about 1893, then moved to St. Nazianz -in 1909 purchased a farm southeast of the village died from "myocardial failure")
GEORGE BURKART George Burkart Dies At Manitowoc Wednesday Funeral services for George Burkart, 58, were held Friday at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Frederick Dorn as the celebrant at the requiem high mass. Mr. Burkhart died Wednesday in Manitowoc. The pallbearers, were all nephews of the deceased. (no newspaper named, 9-29-1955) *********** George (Feb. 27, 1897-Sept. 21, 1955 –single –brother of Louis –son of Frank and Barbara Burkart –farmer –born St. Nazianz died from "coronary thrombosis, arteriosclerosis")
ANTON BUSHMAN Anton Bushman, 46, former resident of School Hill, died Monday morning in a Milwaukee hospital of injuries received when his car collided with an inteurban train in Milwaukee last Thursday. Mrs. Bushman, the former Rose Diem of St. Nazianz, who was in the car with her husband at the time of the accident, is in critical condition in a Milwaukee hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Gregory Catholic church at St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Fred Diem home, two miles west of St. Nazianz, until the time of the funeral. Mr. Bushman was born in School Hill September 17, 1890. He was married to Miss Diem in 1912. Survivors, besides the widow, include two daughters, Myrtle and Kathleen at home; three sons, Eugene and Woodrow at home and Osbert of St. Nazianz; three brothers, John of California, Peter of Arpin and Andrew of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Christel of Kiel and Mrs. George Diem of California. Unknown Paper Monday, July 13, 1936 ******** husband of Rose nee Diem [married June 11, 1912 at St. Gregory] son of John Bushman and Regina Schnell [John and Regina married Sept. 12, 1865 at St. Gregory –this is likely the John and “Rosina” buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Town of Meeme John Dec. 12, 1841-Feb. 24, 1913 –Rosina Jan. 10, 1847-Aug. 13, 1909] born Town of Meeme –Anton and his wife Rose lived from 1914 to 1934 in the “Bushman House” at West Court –they sold the house to William Diem in 1934 and moved to Milwaukee –in July 1936 Anton was killed and Rose badly injured when their auto was run-over by a streetcar in Milwaukee “Died in a Milwaukee hospital of injuries received when his car collided with an interurban train in Milwaukee last Thursday. Mrs. Bushman, the former Rose Diem of St. Nazianz, who was in the car of her husband at the time of the accident, is in critical condition in a Milwaukee hospital.” from obit.)(no county death record)
FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN Francis X. Bushman, 47, of Kuwait City, Kuwait, died Saturday morning of a coronary attack, at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. (Hart) Pankratz, of Rt.1, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Bushman was born Oct. 21, 1922, at St. Nazianz, son of Frank and Stephiana Horn Bushman. He was graduated from Valders High School in 1940 and the University of Illinois in 1947. He married Marjorie Pankratz May 14, 1949, at Burlington, Wis. Prior to his death, he was consulting engineer for the Kuwait government where he had been presently residing. He enlisted in the Navy in 1941, and was a lieutenant in the inactive Naval Reserve. He was a member of the school board in Kuwait City, also a member of the National Water Well Assn. and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife; three sons, two daughters, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bushman, of St. Nazianz; three brothers, and four sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to local Heart Funds. (No newspaper named June 26, 1970 handwritten on the obituary) ********* Frank X. (known as Francis X. Bushman) (Oct. 22, 1922-June 27, 1970 husband of Marjorie nee Pankratz –son of Frank Bushman and Stephina Horn government civil engineer -veteran from the World War II era died from "coronary occlusion" while working in Kuwait City, Kuwait)
