AMBROSE SCHWAB This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, February 23, 1928 - Page 4, Column 1 - St. Nazianz News. Ambrose Schwab, 65, passed away at his home here Wednesday, after a lingering illness. He was one of the old residents of this village, having been born and raised in this community. Mr. Schwab was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwab, both of whom died a number of years ago. He was united in marriage with Miss Anna Kautzer about thirty-seven years ago. They settled on a farm west of this village and resided there until the time of Mr. Schwab's death. He is survived by his wife, three children, Leo and Mrs. August Leonard of Sheboygan, Mrs. Richard Flechsig of Milwaukee, two brothers, John and Joseph of Washington, and one sister, Mrs. Katie Weiss of Chicago. Funeral services were held from St. Gregory's church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht sang a requiem mass and officiated at the short services at the cemetery adjoining the church. The Catholic Knights, of whom Mr. Schwab was a member, attended the services in a body. The following from out of town attended the funeral of Ambrose Schwab: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Flechsig and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roeming of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. August Leonard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garthoeffner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lutz, and Mrs. Martin Lutz of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kautzer of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lutzke of Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. August Schwalbe and Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Schwalbe of near Chilton. ******* Correction Postnote: My research indicates that his death date was approx. February 15. The news article gives the impression that he died one day before the newspaper issue - February 22nd. Some of the people mentioned in the obituary and their relationships are: Ambrose Schwab was an uncle to Joseph Garthoeffner, Mrs. Martin (Mayme) Lutz, and Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Lutz. I have also found records indicating that his wife's maiden name may have been spelled: Kautza. (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) ********* Ambrose (Feb. 12, 1863-Feb. 15, 1928 husband of Anna nee Kautzer [1867-1938] -married July 2, 1889 at St. Gregory -son of Frank X. Schwab and Maria Pfister -farmer born Town of Eaton -no cause of death is given on the death record)
ANNIE SCHWAB Mrs. Anna Schwab, Pioneer in St. Nazianz Area, is Called St. Nazianz – (Special) – With the death of Mrs. Anna Schwab, 71, early Friday morning, this community has lost another of its older settlers. Mrs. Schwab passed away at the home of her son, Leo F. Schwab, in Town Liberty, about three miles east of here, after an illness of nearly a year. Miss Anna Kautzer was born in the town of Eaton, June 25, 1867, and on July 2, 1889 was united in marriage to Ambrose Schwab, by the Rev. P. A. Mutz. Mr. and Mrs. Schwab established their home in the town of Eaton where the former died in 1928, and where the latter remained until sickness forced her to leave her old home last April and spend the remaining months of her life at the home of her son. Mrs. Schwab is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard Flechsig of Milwaukee, and Mrs. August Leonhard of Sheboygan, one son, Leo, in the town of Eaton, nine grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Roeming of Milwaukee. She was a member of the Christian Mother’s society and the members of that organization will assemble at 7:30 Sunday evening to recite the rosary at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home where the body may be viewed. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Monday morning at St. Gregory’s Catholic church with Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S. officiating and interment will be in the adjoining churchyard beside the grave of her husband. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, December 3, 1938 – P. 2 (Note: Her photo is in the glass negative photos) ******** Anna nee Kautzer (June 25, 1867-Dec. 2, 1938 wife of Ambrose Schwab [married July 2, 1889 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Mathias Kautzer and Louise Beckman -born Town of Eaton -died from "cerebral hemorrhage, arteriosclerosis and aurticullar fibulations")
FRANZ SCHWAB From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 25 Sept.) Death the same week, after long travail, of Frank Schwab. He was born in Hochstetten, Baden, and came to America in 1845. Burial was last Saturday. ************ The following from St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page Franz/Frank Schwab Husband of Maria nee Pfister -son of Joseph and Anna Marie Schwab born Hossteller, Baden -farmer -died from "senile weakness")
CARL SCHWEITZER OLDEST RESIDENT OF ST. NAZIANZ DIES FOLLOWING STROKE Carl Schweitzer, 90, said to be the oldest resident of St. Nazianz, died at his home there Saturday night, following a stroke. He is survived by a family of grown children. Burial will take place at ten o'clock Tuesday morning from the St. Gregory's Catholic church there. Unknown Paper ********* Carl (June 3, 1842-Nov. 19, 1932 husband to three wives -Gertrude nee Durst [died after childbirth on March 21, 1881 there are 9 children from this marriage], Magdaline nee Kruzenski Schroeder [a widowed woman who died on March 24, 1891 -there are 5 children from this second marriage -with 4 added children from Magdaline's first marriage] and Anna nee Bettele Stahl [a widowed woman Carl married on Nov. 20, 1892 there are 2 children from this third marriage -with 2 added children from Anna's first marriage] -son of John and Marie Schweitzer -farmer and basket weaver for 70 years -born Wurtenburg, Schwartzwald, Baden -emigrated to the US on the ship Admiral from Havre, France to New York City, arriving in New York on Feb. 10, 1858 -emigrating with him were his mother, Marie [age 52], and 4 siblings - Ignace [age 24], Mathilde [age 15], Marie [age 12] and Mathias [age 9] -at time of death, lived at what is now 224 West Main Street died from "heart disease due to old age")
JOSEPH T. SCHWEITZER
Joseph T. Schweitzer
******** Joseph T. (March 14, 1873-Feb. 22, 1933 son of Carl Schweitzer and Gertrude Durst -born Town of Eaton died Milwaukee County -died from "stroke")(no county death record)
GEORGE SCHWEIZER Name: Schweitzer, George D.: 3/9/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs-11 Mo B.P.: St. Nazianz D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Mathew Schweitzer M.: Amalia Schweitzer Cause of Death: Was Always Sickly Pg. #: v.1 p.303 **************** (son of Mathew Schweitzer, George (child -April 21, 1876-March 9, 1879 son of Mathias Schweitzer and Amalia Meyer -"was always sick")
ALBERT M. SCHWOERER Albert Schwoerer, 48, of Rt. 1, Valders, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient one week following a two months illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schwoerer was born Jan. 5, 1912, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Ulrich Schwoerer and Mrs. Clara Bogenschuetz Schwoerer. He was a dairy farmer in the Valders area most of his life. Mr. Schwoerer married the former Irene Gosse April 13, 1937, at St. Gregory Church, St. Nazianz, the church of which he was a member. Survivors include the wife, mother, a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); five brothers, Bernard of Newton, Ervin of Rt. 1, Cato, and Frank, Arnold and Edward, all of Rt. 1, Valders; three sister, Mrs. Stephen Klich of Rt. 1, Kiel, Mrs. Alvin Stemper of Newton and Mrs. Ruben Vogel of Sheboygan, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Cooney for the men of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1960 P. 16 *********** Albert Matthew (Jan. 5, 1912-March 30, 1960 husband of Irene nee Gosse [married April 13, 1937 at St. Gregory] son of Ulrich Schwoerer and Clara Bogenschuetz -born Town of Eaton -farmer died from "lymphatic leukemia")
ANTON SCHWOERER Anton Schwoerer Dies Thursday At St. Nazianz Home St. Nazianz. - (Special) - Anton Schwoerer, 65, passed away at his home here at 5:45 a.m. Thursday after a year's illness. Mr. Schwoerer was born April 30, 1872, in St. Nazianz and lived on a farm a mile and a half south of here all his life until a year ago when he moved to the village. On June 18, 1901, he was married to Christina Kaltenbrun of St. Nazianz at St. Gregory's church here by the Rev. L. Blum. He is survived by his wife and eight children; Mrs. Laurence Roell of Chilton, Mrs. Doolan Tuma of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Steffen of School Hill, Mrs. John Knier, Jr., of Sheboygan, Mrs. Alvin Heinzen of St. Nazianz, Henry of Sheboygan, Michael of St. Nazianz and William on the homestead; five brothers, Joseph of Sheboygan, Otto of Cross Plains, John of Rhine Center, George, Ulrich and Peter of St. Nazianz. One daughter who died in infancy, two brothers, Frank and Theodore, and one sister, Mrs. Nick Backhaus, preceded him in death. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Mr. Schwoerer was a member of the Catholic Knights and for many years was a trustee of St. Gregory's church here. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory's church. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Unknown Paper November 26, 1937 ********** Anton (April 30, 1872-Nov. 25, 1937 husband of Christina nee Kaltenbrun [married June 18, 1901 at St. Gregory] son of Gregor Schwoerer and Katherine Fessler -carpenter and farmer in Nov. of 1936, his son William took over the farm south of St. Nazianz along County A, while Anton and Christina retired to a newly remodeled home along A on the south side of the village -died from "pulmonary insufficiency, broncho pneumonia, diabetis mellitus, previous amenia and nephritis")
CHRISTINA SCHWOERER Mrs. Schwoerer Is Called To Rest After An Illness St. Nazianz, Wis. -(Special) - Mrs. Christina Schwoerer of St. Nazianz passed away at her home Monday morning at 8 o'clock after a three day illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born July 24, 1875, in Town of Eaton. On June 18, 1901, she was married to Anton Schwoerer of St. Nazianz at St. Gregory's church, after which they moved on a farm two miles south of St. Nazianz, and lived there until a year ago when they moved to St. Nazianz and retired. Mr. Schwoerer preceded her in death on November 25, 1937. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Roell of Chilton, Mrs. Doolan Tuma of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Steffen of School Hill, Mrs. John Knier of Sheboygan and Mrs. Albin Heinzen of St. Nazianz; three sons, Henry of Sheboygan, William on the homestead and Michael of St. Nazianz; nine grandchildren; one brother, Ambrose of St. Naz- (rest missing) Unknown paper Unknown Date ******** Christina nee Kaltenbrun (July 24, 1875-Jan. 17, 1938 wife of Anton [married June 18, 1901 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Victor Kaltenbrun and Eva Geigle -died from "left lobar pneumonia, heart disease, myocardial failure and pernicious amenia")
CLARA SCHWOERER Mrs. Clara Schwoerer, 82, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schwoerer, nee Clara Bogenschuetz, was born July 6, 1890, at Cleveland, daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Herr Bogenschuetz. She was married to Ulrich Schwoerer Feb. 7, 1911, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. She resided with a son, Edward, of Rt. 1, Valders. She was a member of St. Gregory Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Her husband preceded her in death in 1940. Survivors include five sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 35 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A son, Albert, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 4 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 by Father Dickerell. No newspaper cited (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Clara nee Bogenschuetz (July 6, 1890-June 20, 1973 wife of Ulrich [married Feb. 7, 1911 at St. Wendel's Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -daughter of Albert Bogenschuetz and Katherine Herr [Albert and Katherine are buried at St. Wendel's Catholic Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville -Albert Sept. 11, 1857-Dec. 10, 1923 -Katherine Aug. 14, 1865-March 20, 1936] -died from "congestive heart disease, auricular fiberillation, hypertension")
GEORGE SCHWOERER George Schwoerer, 66, a life-long resident of Manitowoc county, was found dead in bed on Friday morning at his homestead farm in the town of Liberty, about two miles northeast of St. Nazianz, where he had been assisting his son with the work since Monday. Mr. Schwoerer was born at St. Nazianz on April 10, 1875, and was married April 30, 1901 at the St. Nazianz St. Gregory’s Catholic church to Miss Catherine Stein. They spent practically their entire married life on the homestead. Mr. Schwoerer is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Henry E. Felton of Madison, and a son, George, Jr. on the home farm; six grandchildren, and four brothers, Joseph of Sheboygan, John of Rhine Center, Peter of Columbus, and Otto of Cross Plains. Funeral services were conducted on Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the St. Gregory Catholic church in St. Nazianz, with interment being made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1941 ************* George (April 10, 1875-Nov. 28, 1941 husband of Katherine nee Stein [1871-1957] -married May 30, 1901 at St. Gregory -son of Gregor Schwoerer and Katherine Fessler -farmer born Town of Eaton -died from "acute coronary occlusion and arteriosclerosis")
MARY SCHWOERER Oct. 10, 1924. St. Nazianz. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Schwoerer, age 43, wife of John Schwoerer, of this village, who died Friday at Mayo Brothers hospital, Rochester, after a ten months' illness with cancer was held at 9 a.m. at St. Gregory's church, Wednesday, with burial in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. E. Deibele officiated. Deceased nee Mary Becker, was born in Kiel, January 30, 1881, and was married to John Schwoerer, May 20, 1902. She has lived in St. Nazianz for the last 38 years. Besides the widower, Mrs. Schwoerer leaves five children, the youngest of whom is 6 years, Mrs. Palmar Rosinsky of Manitowoc, and Magdaline, Raymond, John and Florantinus at home; three sisters, Mrs. Christ Mertz of Sheboygan Mrs. J. Holzschuh of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Jos. Hoffman of Charlesburg; and three brothers, Reinhard Becker of Kiel, Peter of Spring Valley, Wash., and Joseph of Milwaukee. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Catholic Knights. The Knights of School Hill and Meeme attended the funeral in a body, and relatives..... (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ************ Mary Anna nee Becker (Jan. 30, 1881-Oct. 10, 1924 Wife of John [married May 20, 1902 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Christian Becker and Magdalena Heim [Christian and Magdalena are buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Town of Schleswig Christian June 13, 1833-Oct. 26, 1907 -Magdalena Sept. 19, 1837-March 31, 1919] born in Kiel, Town of Schlswig -died at Mayo Brothers hospital, Rocheter, Minnesota -died from "cancer")(no county death record)
ULRICH SCHWOERER Ulrich Schwoerer, aged 56, town of Liberty farmer died at 6:30 o’clock last Wednesday morning at his farm home a mile and a half north of St. Nazianz, following an illness of three years duration. Mr. Schwoerer suffered a stroke twelve days ago. The deceased was born February 14, 1884 in the town of Eaton. On February 7, 1911 he was married to Clara Bogenschuetz of Cleveland. The couple lived for three years in Sheboygan county; spent two and a half years in St. Nazianz, and for the past 14 years have lived on the farm on which Mr. Schwoerer died. Survivors besides his widow include six sons, namely: Albert and Bernard of the town of Eaton and Frank, Ervin, Edward and Arnold at home; three daughters, Margaret and Lorretta at home, and Mrs. Stephen Klick of Perkinstown; five brothers, Peter of the town of Liberty, George of St. Nazianz, John of Elkhart Lake, Joseph of Sheboygan, and Otto of Cross Plains, and one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted from the St. Gregory’s Catholic church at St. Nazianz on Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock, with burial being made in the village cemetery. ************* Ulrich (Feb. 14, 1884-Aug. 20, 1940 husband of Clara nee Bogenschuetz [married Feb. 7, 1911 at St. Wendel's Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -son of Gregor Schwoerer and Katharine Fessler -farmer -born Town of Eaton -died from "cerebral hemorrhage and arteriosclerosis")
CORNELIUS JAMES SHEA (d. 1937) Hold Last Sad Rites For Victim Of Auto Accident St. Nazianz. - Funeral services for Cornelius James Shea, 12-year-old victim of the tragic accident which occurred here last Thursday evening held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Gregory's church here, were attended by many of the youth's schoolmates, members of their families and other relatives and friends. The funeral mass was read by Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S., and he led in the prayers, also, at the grave. In addition to the celebrant and servers there were in the sanctuary during the services, Rev. Herminigild, S.D.S. and Ven. Brothers Gordian and George, S.D.S., from the Salvatorian Seminary. The deceased was a juvenile member of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and, also, was a member of the Cub Scout troop. Members of the local court of Foresters led the funeral pocession in a body. A group of sixteen Boy Scouts, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Carl McManus and his assistant, Edward Buerstatte, marched before the casket and two of the number of buglers of the group at Camp Sinawa sounded taps over the grave at the conclusion of the hymns that were sung by the choir and a large number of the schoolgirls. (Pallbearers and schoolmates omitted for privacy) Friends and relatives from out of town who attended the services included: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, daughter, Chatherine and son, Patrick, of Norwalk, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. John Shinnick, John W. Shea and Mrs. Peter Weiner of Sparta, Wis., Dennis and Ellen M. Shea of Melvina, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wagner of La Crosse, Wis., Frank R. Wagner of Winona, Minn., Casper J. Wagner of Chicago. Unknown Paper Unknown Date (photo with obit) ********** Cornelius James (child -July 21, 1925-July 22, 1937 son of Cornelius P. Shea and Edna Wagner [born Sparta, Wisconsin] died from "fracture of skull, consusia of brain, fracture of left scapula -struck by car on County A" "Cornelius James Shea, 12, was instantly killed, and his brother was severely injured last night when a car driven by Philip Aubol, 19, Quarry, left the road on County Trunk A north of St. Nazianz and crashed into a group of children who were returning to the village after having carried lunch to their fathers employed in the Valders Canning company plant.")
LOUIS W. SIMON From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz) A bad accident occurred here in which LOUIS SIMON, 28-year old father of 3 small children, was kicked by a horse on July 4th. The doctor elected to send him to Sheboygan for an operation. During the journey he weakened so that the Dr. chose to delay the operation, and Friday night he died there of his wounds. The body was carried to his parent's home in Schulberg. On Sunday he was brought to his home in St. Nazianz and buried Monday in a heavily attended funeral from St. Gregory Church. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz) Dr. L.F. Jermain and Peter Jermain, relatives of the late Louis Simon, both of Milwaukee, were here to attend the funeral. ********* (From researcher/see contributors page) Louis W. (May 17, 1879-July 6, 1906 husband of Katherine nee Christel [married Jan. 15, 1901 at St. Gregory] son of Hubert Simon and Mary Hoffmann -farmer -born Town of Meeme died from "perferation of bowls -kick from horse -septic peritonitis, 36 hours") (death record is in Sheboygan County)
ALVIN J. SMASAL Alvin J. Smasal, 59, of 2014 Railroad St., New Holstein, died Saturday at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. The Rev. Ralph Hermsen will officiate and burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz. Mr. Smasal was born Dec. 27, 1912, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, son of Peter and Helena Loos Smasal. He was employed at Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edward Biedenbender, of Chilton and Mrs. Walter Mahnke, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1972 ********* Alvin J. (Dec. 27, 1913-June 24, 1972 single -son of Peter Smasal and Helena Loos -machinist at small engines manufacturer -died from "congestsive heart failure arteriosclerotic heart disease -emphysema") - (death record in Calumet County)
HELENA SMASAL Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Smasal, 55, nee Lena Loos, who passed away at the Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, on Saturday at noon, were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory’s church here, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating and burial being made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Smasal was born May 27, 1882, in the town of Schleswig and on May 13, was married to Peter Smasal. The couple came to their farm home one-half mile west of here 16 years ago. The deceased is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Aurelia) Biedenbender of Chilton and Serena at home; two sons, Edwin of Kiel and Alvin at home; four grandchildren, Phyllis, Dorothy and Eugenia Biedenbender and Kenneth Smasal; five brothers, Math of Sheboygan, Conrad of Loyal, Frank of Aniwa, Herman of Manitowoc and Albert of the town of Meeme; and four sisters, Mrs. Josephine McCarty of Sheboygan, Mrs. Dora Mertz of Chilton, and Mrs. Regina Baumgartner and Mrs. Ida Loessel of here, Tri-County Record, April 7, 1938 ********* Mrs. Peter Smasal, 55, St. Nazianz, died Saturday at the Holy Family hospital, where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 o'clock from the St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the church cemtery. Mrs. Smasal, nee Helena Loos, was born in the town of Schleswig on May 27, 1882. She was married to Peter Smasal on May 13, 1902. For the past 16 years the couple has resided on a farm a half mile west of St. Nazianz. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. Survivors besides the widower include two sons, Edwin of Kiel and Alvin at home; two daughters, Mrs. Aurala Biedenbender, Chilton, and Miss Serela, at home; five brothers, Math of Sheboygan, Conrad of Loyal, Frank of Aniwa, Herman of Manitowoc, and Albert of Meeme; four sisters. Mrs. Thomas McCarthy of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Mertz of Chilton and Mrs. Joseph Baumgartner and Mrs. George Loessl of St. Nazianz and four grandchildren. Unknown Paper Saturday, April 2, 1938 ********* Helen nee Loos (May 24, 1882-April 2, 1938 wife of Peter [married May 13, 1912 at Kiel] -daughter of Mathias Loos and Theresia Moerchen -born Town of Schleswig -died from "peritonitis, broncho pneumonia, cardiac failure, fecal fistula -2nd degree burns of abdomen and infection")
PETER SMASAL Peter Smasal Dies Saturday After Illness Edwin Smasal on Saturday evening was notified of the death of his father, Peter Smasal, aged 64, who had passed away that evening at his home three-quarters of a mile west of St. Nazianz, after an illness of long duration. Mr. Smasal was born December 23, 1877, at St. Kilian, the son of Thomas and Barbara Smasal. On May 13, 1902 he was married to Miss Helena Loos in this city by the Rev. M. J. Schmitz. For about five years after their marriage, the couple lived on a farm at St. Kilian, later buying the Math. Loos, Sr. farm, located four miles from here. From there they moved to St. Nazianz, where they lived for about six years, when they bought the Mrs. Mary Frank farm in 1919, where he passed away and where he was preceded in death by wife April 2, 1938. Survivors are four children, Edwin of Kiel; Alvin at home; Mrs. Edwin (Aurelia) Biedenbender of near Chilton, and Miss Serena at home; six grandchildren; two brothers, Kilian Smasal of Chippewa Falls, and George Smasal of Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Kern of Kewaskum. Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the St. Gregory church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S. D. S. officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Smasal was a member of the Holy Name Society, and they read the rosary on Tuesday evening at the W. J. Kellenbenz Funeral Home. - 1942 ************ Peter (Dec. 23, 1876-March 1, 1942 husband of Helen nee Loos [married May 13, 1912 at Kiel] son of Thomas Smasal and Barbara Fitzthum -farmer -born St. Kilian, Fond du Lac County -died from "carcinoma of the scalp with generalized carcinomatosis - 15 years")
AGATHA SONNER ST NAZIANZ Mrs. Agatha Sommer(sic) passed away on Monday at her home in this village death being due to old age and la grippe. Deceased was born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1839, the family making their home in St. Nazianz, where she has since resided. Her husband died in 1880. The surviving children are: Mrs. Stephan Pfefferle of Appleton, and Mrs. F.X. Eberle of St. Nazianz, where she resided the past 20 years. One daughter, Mrs. Anton Kremer, preceded her in death about 23 years ago. Eight grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren also survive her. The funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's church on Thursday morning at 9:30, Rev. E. Deibele officiating. (rest missing) (No newspaper named, Jan. 8 1923 handwritten on the obituary) ******* Agatha nee Gremelspacher (Feb. 2, 1839-Jan. 8, 1923 wife of Clemens -daughter of Joseph Gremelspacher -born Baden arrived in New York with her husband and 3 children on the ship Bellona on July 3, 1868 -died from "la grippe")
CLEMENS SONNER Name: Sonner, Clemens D.: 8/6/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 36 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.131 **************** Clemens (Dec. 21, 1835-Aug. 6, 1872 husband of Agatha nee Gremelspacher -born Baden -arrived in New York along with his wife and 3 children on the ship Bellona from Havre and London on July 3, 1868 -wagon maker)
JOH. GEORG SONNER / SONER Name: Sonner, Johann George D.: 2/9/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 46 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.158 **************** #Johann George -Oschwald Brother (March 23, 1827-Feb. 9, 1873 single -son of Xavier Sonner and Barbara Schwendermann -born Baden arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854 -is also shown as returning to New York on the ship Bellona from Havre and London along with the family of Clemenz Sonner on July 3, 1868-is one of the two Oschwald Brothers who congratulated Fr. Oschwald on New Year's Eve, 1872)
ALOIS SPRANG Alois Sprang, 69 Following an illness of several years duration, death claimed Alois Sprang, a life-long resident of the town of Eaton on Saturday evening at his farm home. Mr. Sprang and family reside one and one-quarter mile west of St. Nazianz. The deceased was born June 15, 1870 on the homestead farm, where he lived all his life. On May 27, 1902, he was married to Miss Ida Clemens of St. Nazianz at St. Gregory's church by the late Rev. Leonard Blum. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Gregory's Court, No. 1539, and members assembled at the home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, to pray the rosary, and also attended the funeral in a body. Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Valeria) Timreck of Milwaukee, and Antoinette and Sylvia of Chicago; one son, Herbert, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Roggow and Mrs. Joseph Schweitzer, and two brothers, William and Joseph, all of Milwaukee, and three grandchildren, Robert, Joseph and Mary Timreck. Two sons, Ottmar and Herman William, died in infancy, and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Gregory's Catholic church, interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1940 *********** Alois (June 15, 1870-March 30, 1940 husband of Ida nee Clemens [married May 27, 1902 at St. Gregory] son of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger -farmer -born Town of Eaton died from "cardio renal disease -diabetes")
AMBROS SPRANG Name: Sprang, Ambros D.: 5/30/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 5 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.116 ************ Ambrose (child -Oct. 12, 1868-May 30, 1871 son of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger)
JOHN SPROLL John Sproll, 72, Dies on Friday Was Lifelong Resident of St. Nazianz; Hold Services Monday John Sproll, 72 year-old lifelong resident of St. Nazianz, died at his home Friday on morning at 9:45. His death was due to a heart attack from which he was suffering for many months. The deceased was born in St. Nazianz in 1861. Later he moved with his parents to a farm about two and one-half miles south of that village, living there until 1920 when he retired. Then he returned to St. Nazianz. On April 18, 1899, Mr. Sproll was married at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz to Miss Juliana Ziesel who, with one daughter, Mrs. Nic. Filz, survives. One sister, Mrs. Richard Christel of Appleton, also survives. Mrs. Otto Wisler of Chicago, another sister, died two years ago. A brother died at the age of nine years. Funeral services were held in St. Nazianz Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock with the Rev. Fintan, S.D.S., officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Sproll was a member of the Holy Name society whose members attended the funeral services in a body. (No newspaper named - June 16 at 9:45 1933 handwritten on the obituary) *********** John (June 1, 1861-June 16, 1933 husband of Juliana nee Zieser [married April 18, 1899 at St. Gregory] son of Joseph Sproll and Theresia Bank -carpenter and farmer born Schwartzwald, Germany -died from "arteriosclerosis, generalized since 1931 -hypertension since 1932 -cardiac hypertrophy since 1932 acute pulmonary ednia, June 4, 1933 -also asthma and allergies")
AMALIA STAHL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1896: Diphtheria is loose in St. Nazianz – 2 daughters of George Stahl, one 7 and one 21, are dead from the sickness. ******* Amelia (child -Aug. 13, 1889-July 27, 1896 -daughter of Gregor Stahl and Josepha Zeich -died from "diptheria")
ANNA STAHL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1896: Diphtheria is loose in St. Nazianz – 2 daughters of George Stahl, one 7 and one 21, are dead from the sickness. ******** Anna (Aug. 13, 1875-Aug. 1, 1896 single -daughter of Gregor Stahl and Josepha Zeich -died from "diptheria")
JOHN STAHL (d. 1960) John Stahl, 78, of the Town of Eaton died Friday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. He had been ailing for the past two years and was a patient at the hospital for the past five weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Stahl was born Jan. 5, 1882 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregor Stahl. He married the former Susan Dohr in 1919 at St. John., Wis. He was a farmer, concrete roadbuilder and silos builder. Mrs. Stahl died in 1948 and an only child died in infancy. Survivors include two brothers, Henry of the Town of Eaton and Nick of Kellnersville; and a sister, Mrs. Leona Salm of Appleton. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1960 P. 13 ********* John (Jan. 5, 1882-Feb. 12, 1960 husband of Susan nee Dohr [married in 1919 at St. John's Catholic Church, St. John, Town of Woodville, Calumet County] -son of Gregor Stahl and Josepha Zeich -farmer -born Town of Eaton -died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease -carcinoma of rectum and obstruction") (death record in Calumet County)
JOHN C. STAHL "CYRIACK" 1927. St. Nazianz. John C. Stahl, 77, died Friday morning, July 1, at 5:45 at his home in St. Nazianz, after a short illness. Mr. Stahl was born in Germany in 1853. When three years of age his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stahl, came with their family to this country. He was married in 1875 to Miss Sophia Leonards at St. Wendel by the Rev. Halbach. The couple resided nearly all their married life on a farm near St. Nazianz. About ten years ago they sold their farm and located in the village where he died. The survivors are the widow and the following children: Mrs. Frank Kautzer, Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Jansen, Catawba; Frank Stahl, Plymouth; Theodore Stahl, Oshkosh; Mrs. Peter Wollersheim, Sheboygan; Mrs. Wm. Eichenberger, Plymouth; Mrs. J. Ebenhoe, Manitowoc. A daughter, Mrs. Tony Kaltenbrunn, preceded him in death. Mr. Stahl has been one of the old settlers of St. Nazianz. He was a respected citizen and an ardent member of St. Gregory's church and parish. Funeral services took place Tuesday, July 5, at St. Gregory's church at 9:30 a.m. Interment was made in the adjacent cemetery. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Husband of Sophia nee Lenhart [married Nov. 24, 1874 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -son of Joseph Stahl and Walburga Kast -farmer -born Baden -died from "pernicious anemia and arteriosclerosis"
JOSEPHA STAHL June 19 (23), 1930. St. Nazianz. Mrs. Josepha Stahl died at the home of her son John on the homestead farm on Friday evening at 11:50 o'clock. She was born Feb. 4, 1851 in Wittenberg, Germany and came to America with her parents as a girl. Funeral services took place on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock after a solemn requiem mass which was sung by Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, assisted by two Salvatorian Fathers. The husband of Mrs. Stahl died several years ago. Those who mourn her death are five children, as follows: John Stahl of near Hayton, Henry and Nic. and Mrs. Joseph Salm of Meeme and Mrs. Leona Salm of near New Holstein. A number of grandchildren and great- grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Stahl was a member of the Christian Mother's and Third Order of St. Francis. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) *********** Josepha nee Zeich (Feb. 4, 1851-June 13, 1930 wife of Gregor [married June 28, 1870 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Josephine Schmidt Zeich -born Wittenberg, Germany -died from "chronic intestitial nephritis -urena"
MARY STAHL 1927. The death of Miss Mary Stahl, whose home was seven miles west of St. Nazianz, occurred Thursday night, July 2. Miss Stahl had been an invalid for almost 35 years, and her death followed a two weeks' illness. She was residing with her mother, Mrs. Gregor Stahl. The deceased was born in 1878 in the town of Eaton, where she spent most of her life with her parents. She is survived by her mother; three brothers, John of St. Johns, and Henry and Nicholas of Eaton; and two sisters, Mrs. Jos. Salm of Fidelia, and Mrs. Leona Salm of Valders. Funeral services were held from the St. Gregory church at St. Nazianz Saturday, the Rev. F. Holzknecht officiating. Interment was made at the St. Gregory cemetery. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* Mary (March 10, 1878-June 29, 1927 Single -daughter of Gregor Stahl and Josepha Zeich -born Town of Eaton died from "epilepsy, 35 years -exhaustive psychosis" "Miss Stahl had been an invalid for almost 35 years, and her death followed a two weeks's illness. She was residing with her mother." -from obit.
MILLICENT STANSELL Mrs. Emory Stansell, 43, of 1240 Lenox Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich., died Tuesday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, Mich. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in St. Gregory Church Cemetery, St. Nazianz. Mrs. Stansell, nee Millicent Wimmer, was born Mar. 28, 1930, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Kautzer Wimmer. She was married to Emory Stansell Aug. 25, 1956, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 25, 1973 ********* Millicent Mary nee Wimmer (March 28, 1930-Oct. 23, 1973 wife of Emory Hines Stansell [married Aug. 25, 1956 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, City of Manitowoc -Emory is from Duval County, Florida born Jan. 4, 1933 of Emory H. Stansell and Sybil Neel]] -daughter of Michael Wimmer and Elizabeth Kautzer -born Town of Manitowoc Rapids died from "cancer") (no county death record)
ANTON STAUBER Name: Stauber, Anton D.: 7/3/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 19 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.195 **************** Anton (March 28, 1856-July 3, 1875 single -son of Franz Stauber and Katharine Singer -born Bavaria)
IGNATZ STAUBER Ignatz Stauber Dies Saturday At St. Nazianz St. Nazianz. (Special) - Ignatz Stauber, life-long resident of the town of Eaton, passed away suddenly at his home in St. Nazianz at 5 p.m. Saturday. He was born in the town of Eaton, June 12, 1866. On Oct. 13, 1891, he was married to Miss Theresa Glaser at St. Gregory's church by the Rev. Peter A. Mutz. The couple resided on a farm near Steinthal until 1933 when they retired and moved to St. Nazianz. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Schweitzer and Mrs. Joseph Kautzer of the town of Eaton, and Mrs. Ernest Voss of Millhome; two sons, William, of Kiel, and John on the homestead; and one sister, Mrs. Michael Wimmer, of Manitowoc. Twelve grand- children and five great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Stauber was a member of Holy Name society and also of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Court 1539, members of which will attend the last rites in a body. The Order of Foresters held a vigil at the residence Monday evening and this evening the Holy Name society will hold a vigil, also at the home. Unknown Paper Saturday, January 15, 1938 ********** Ignatz (June 12, 1866-Jan. 15, 1938 husband of Theresa nee Glaeser [married Oct. 13, 1891 at St. Gregory] son of Franz Stauber and Katharine Singer -farmer -born Town of Eaton died from "bowel obstruction")
THERESIA STAUBER Mrs. Theresia Stauber, aged 76, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kautzer at St. Nazianz on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The deceased was born March 15, 1870, in Germany, and her maiden name was Theresia Klaser. When she was 18 years old she came to this country. Oct. 13, 1891 at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz she became the bride of Ignatz Stauber. Mr. Stauber preceded her in death in 1938. For many years the couple resided on a farm in the town of Eaton. Survivors include two sons, William of Kiel and John on the homestead farm; 3 daughters, Mrs. Louis (Emma) Schweitzer of Kiel, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Kautzer of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Ernst (Anna) Voss of Millhome; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis Glaser(sic) of Sheboygan, and 3 brothers and 2 sisters in Germany. Funeral services took place on Monday morning at the Kllenbenz(sic) Funeral home in St. Nazianz, with 10 o'clock services at the St. Gregory's Catholic church in that village at 10 o'clock. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Christian Mothers' society and the Third Order of St. Francis. Pallbearers were Leo Schweitzer, Sylvester Schweitzer, Robert Schweitzer, Alphonse Schweitzer, Bernard Schweitzer, LeRoy Schwietzer, all grandsons of Mrs. Stauber. ********** Mrs. Ignatz Stauber, 77, nee Theresa Glaser, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kautzer in St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory’s church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stauber was born in Germany in 1870 and came to this county at the age of 18 years. She was married to Mr. Stauber in 1891 and they located on the homestead farm in Eaton, three miles from St. Nazianz. Mr. Stauber died in 1938. The deceased was a member of the Christian Mothers and third order of St. Francis. Survivors are two sons, William of Kiel and John on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. Kautzer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Louis Schweitzer of Kiel and Mrs. Ernst Voss of Milhome; brother, Louis of Sheboygan, two brothers and three sisters in Germany; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Kellenbenz funeral home, St. Nazianz, from Saturday evening until the hour of services. (No newspaper named, no dates) ********** Theresa nee Glaeser (Feb. 15, 1870-March 6, 1947 wife of Ignatz [married Oct. 13, 1891 at St. Gregory] - daughter of Jacob Glaeser and Anna Marie Belnash -born Germany -died from "audio cardities and chronic nephrities")
JAKOBEA STAUBLE Name: Staible, Jacobea D.: 3/7/1863 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.15 *************** Jacoba (1811-March 7, 1863 -wife of Leopold)(marked M on death record)
LEOPOLD STAUBLE Name: Stauble, Leopold D.: 7/3/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.173 ************** (1808-July 3, 1874)(Husband of Jacaba)
DONNA MAE STEFFEN No Negligence Found in Girl's Death Tumble After hearing testimony from 10 witnesses and investigating police officers at an inquest Tuesday morning, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, found there was no gross negligence involved in the case of a 17 year old St. Gregory High School student who fell to her death beneath the wheels of two hay wagons the night of Oct. 5. The victim, Donna Mae Steffen, 17, of St. Nazianz, was a member of a school hayride party when the accident occurred on a town road 3-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Highways 149 and AA. According to the testimony, the Steffen girl appeared to be moving sideways to make room for a chaperone when she slipped off the front of a wagon. With her hands still on the wagon, she took a couple of steps, then seemed to stumble and went under the wagon witnesses said. Towed By Tractor The wagon and another one behind it were being towed by a farm tractor operated by (private), 19, of Glenbeulah. There were 30 students on the first wagon and 39 on the second. The wagons had been pulled by separate tractors at the start of the ride from St. Nazianz. The doubling up occurred after the lights went out on one tractor and one of the wagons developed a flat tire. (private) testified that he had just turned a corner and was going about 10 to 12 miles an hour. After hearing one of the students yell, "Someone fell off," he stopped as soon as he could, (private) said. (private), 18, of Rt. 1 Glenbeulah, was a chaperone on the trip. He is now employed as a service station attendant at Plymouth. (private) said he had crawled forward between hay bales from the second wagon to the first and was seated on a bale talking to Miss Steffen when she slipped. He related that he grabbed her jacket but that it slipped from his grasp. Another student, (private), 16, Cleveland, also grabbed her but was unable to hold on. Miss Steffen was said to be wearing a jacket made of slippery type nylon. Students Testify Other students called upon to testify at the inquest were (private) of Glenbeulah; (private) of Chilton; (private) of Rt.1, Valders, and (private) of Cleveland. (private) were seated on fenders of the tractor, it was brought out in questioning by Dist. Atty. Robert E. Koutnik. Sgt. Wilfred Christianson and Officer Robert Hermann of county traffic police testified as to their investigation of the accident. The officers said they found no evidence of drinking by students on the hayride. Testimony also disclosed that the students were behaving in an orderly manner prior to the accident. (No newspaper named - no date) ********** Donna Mae (child -June 7, 1945-Oct. 5, 1962 daughter of Arthur Steffen and Alma Woefel -died from "cerebral hemorrhage -skull fracture due to fall off hay wagon pulled by tractor" "Donna Mae Steffen, 17, senior at St. Gregory Catholic High School, died instantly of a cerebral hemorrhage under the wheels of a wagon from which she fell while on a school hayride. The accident occurred on a road in the Town of Schleswig about 3.5 miles north of the intersection of County Highway 149 and County Trunk AA. Donna Mae had been active in extra-curricular programs at the high school and had been editor of the school paper.")
NICK STEFFEN Nick Steffen, 77, of Rt. 1, Kiel, retired Town of Liberty farmer, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three days. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Steffen was born Jan. 13, 1881, in Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Caroline Fehrenbach Steffen. July 1, 1914, he married Pauline Ebenhoe of St. Nazianz. She died Oct. 10, 1936. Mr. Steffen was a member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which he was presiden a number of years, and of the Holy Name Society. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George Bartel of Rt. 1, Valders, Mrs. Hilbert Schill and Mrs. Robert Jaehnig of Cleveland, and Mrs. Clarence Markowski of Manitowoc; two sons, Leo of Rt. 1, Kiel and Arthur of St. Nazianz; six brothers, Frank of Rt. 1, New Holstein, William, Karl and Richard of Rt. 1, Kiel, Jochim of Rt. 1, Newton, and John of St. Nazianz; 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (no date or newspaper cited) *********** Nicholas (Jan. 13, 1881-April 18, 1958 husband of Paulina nee Ebenhoe [married July 7, 1914 at St. Gregory] son of John Steffen and Caroline Loehrenbacher {also shown as Fehrenbach} [for more details on John and Caroline, see Steffen, John Joseph] -farmer born Town of Eaton -died from "glomeralo nephritis, myocardial failure")
PAULINA STEFFEN Mrs. Nick Steffen Is Called To Rest After A Long Illness St. Nazianz - Mrs. Nick Steffen, 42 years old, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the family home near St. Nazianz after a lingering illness. Mrs. Steffen, whose maiden name was Pauline Ebenhoe, was born on June 29, 1894, in the Town Rockland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ebenhoe. On July 1, 1914, she was united in marriage to Nick Steffen by the Rev. R. Gerlich at St. Gregory's church. She was a member of the Catholic Knights and the Christian Mothers. The latter will meet at the Steffen residence at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Marcella, Caroline and Deloris, all at home, and Mrs. George Bartle of Hayton, Wis., two sons, Arthur and Leo at home; one granddaughter; five sisters, Mrs. Peter Schmidt, Mrs. Wenzel Kabat, Mrs. Marcus Denk, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ed. Manlich of Auburndale, Wis., and Mrs. Frank Huber of Morris, Ind., two brothers, Wenzel Ebenhoe of Brillion, Wis., and Joseph Ebenhoe of Manitowoc. Her parents, one sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church in the this village. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Nick Steffen, nee Pauline Ebenhoe, of here, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m., with a requiem high mass at St. Gregory's church. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. A beautiful grouping of floral tributes surrounded the casket. Pallbearers were William Dietrich Sr., Edward Schad, Anton Eberle, Ambrose Sukowaty, Joseph Knier and Albert Wagner. Friends and relatives from away who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. George Bartl and daughter Dorothy of Hayton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steffen and son and Nick Gebhart of New Holstein; Joachim Steffen of Osman; Mrs. John Steffen and Ray Steffen, School Hill; Mrs. Caroline Steffen, Carl and Richard Steffen, and Mr. and Mrs. William Steffen of Louis Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmidt and daughter, Albert Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Denk and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ebenhoe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Manlick, Mrs. Anna Kabot, Miss Laura Kabot, Mrs. Fred Zettel, Mr. and Mrs. George Hiendl, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ebenhoe of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt of Valders; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tienar of Reedsville; Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Ebenhoe and daughter of Brillion; Mrs. Ed. Manlick of Auburndale; Mr. and Mrs. Maertz of Chilton; Mr. John Ebenhoe, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bleecher, Mrs. Norman Nelson of Blue Mound; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen of Hilbert; Frank Tienar and Mrs. Tienar of Clarks Mills; Mrs. Delbert Dachnowl and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bone of Black Earth. Unknown Paper Thursday, October 22, 1936 ******** Paulina nee Ebenhoe (June 29, 1894-Oct. 10, 1936 wife of Nicholas [married July 7, 1914 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Jacob Ebenhoe and Anna S. Swatek -born Town of Rockland -died from "heart disease, pulmonary congestion, cerrhosis of liver and nephitis")
PETER STEIN Peter Stein Rites Held Wednesday A. M. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Peter Stein, 83, at St. Gregory’s church in St. Nazianz. Mr. Stein, died at Holy Family hospital Sunday. He was born in the town of Meeme September 29, 1874. February 13, 1900, he married Miss Theresa Schneider. They lived on the homestead farm in Meeme until his retirement in 1936, when they moved to St. Nazianz. She died in 1939. He is survived by five sons, William, Chilton; Arthur, Newton; Peter, jr., Valders; Alfred, Sheboygan, and Sylvester, at home; six daughters, Mrs, Henry Miller, Cleveland: Mrs. Peter Felton, Sheboygan; Mrs. John Meyer and Mrs. Steve Meyer, both of Valders; Mrs. F. Jurk and Mrs. Viola Schill, both of Manitowoc; 45 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. - Oct. 24, 1957 ********* Peter Nicholas (Sept. 29, 1874-Oct. 20, 1957 husband of Theresa nee Schneider [married Feb. 13, 1900 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme] -son of Peter Stein and Eva Orth [Peter and Eva are buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme -Peter Nov. 10, 1825-April 29, 1910, born Mainz, Bavaria Eva Dec. 12, 1841-March 5, 1910, born Trier, Germany near St. Wendel Peter and Eva were married April 9, 1860 at St. Wendel, Cleveland, Town of Centerville -Peter emigrated to US in 1843 -Eva arrived in New York on the ship Confederation from Havre, France on April 23, 1855 -traveling with her were her parents, John and Angela Orth, plus 4 siblings -Mathias, John, Nicholas and Anna] -farmer in Town of Meeme until retirement in 1936, when moved to St. Nazianz -born Town of Meeme -died from "myocardial infarction, coronary occlusion, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy")
THERESA M. STEIN A heart attack apparently induced by excitement during a chimney fire at her home in the village of St. Nazianz last night caused the death of Mrs. Peter N. Stein, 59, at 6 o'clock this morning. She had been suffering from heart disease for some time. Mrs. Stein, whose maiden name was Theresa Schneider, was born in the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, Feb. 17, 1880, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Salm) Schneider. The family moved to the Town of Meeme when she was a girl. She was married Feb. 13, 1900 at St. Fidelis and the family resided in Meeme until Oct. 7, 1936 when they retired and moved to the village of St. Nazianz. Besides the widower, survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Anna Junk, Manitowoc; Mrs. Mayme Miller, Cleveland; Mrs. Viola Schill, Meeme; Mrs. Adelia Felton, Mrs. Thekla Meyer and Mrs. Catherine Meyer, all of St. Nazianz; five sons, William of Chilton; Arthur of Meeme; Peter of Liberty; Alfred and Sylvester at home; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Gries of Osman, and Mrs. Charles Meyer of Kiel; four brothers, Anton and John Schneider, Meeme; Alvin of Osman; and Joseph of Kiel; and 26 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, St., Nazianz, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. (No newspaper named, no date) ********* Theresa Maria nee Schneider (Feb. 12, 1880-Feb. 10, 1939 wife of Peter [married Feb. 13, 1900 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme] -daughter of Joseph Schneider and Anna Gertrude Solm -born Town of Centerville -died from "heart disease, myocardial failure")
FRANCISKA STIEFVATER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905: Death last week in St. Nazianz of 79-yr. old Mrs. Stephan Stievater. The deceased leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Mon. in St. Nazianz. (Note: I contacted Bob D. who put so much of this cemetery information in and he assured me that the newspaper had her son as her husband by mistake) ********* Francisca nee Wiesler (Nov. 11, 1827-Dec. 2, 1905 wife of Lorenz [married June 12, 1851 at St. Ulrich Church, Ehrenstetten, Baden] -daughter of Trudpert Wiesler and Gertude Riesterer -born Sorrbaum, Baden -arrived in New York on June 11, 1866 on the ship Allemannia from Hamburg, Germany died from "apoplexy cerebral")
FREDERICK STIEFVATER Name: Stiefvater, Friedrich D.: 5/20/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.114 *************** Frederick (child -Aug. 2, 1864-May 20, 1871 son of Lorenz Stiefvater and Francisca Wiesler -emigrated from Baden with his parents and siblings, arriving in New York City on the steamer Allemania on June 11, 1866 -born Kohlerhof, Baden) (Note: It appears the stone is in conflict with the d. record and cem. entry)
JOHN STIEFVATER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 13 Jan.) An accident was reported today which has thrown the beloved family of Stiefvater into deep sorrow. Their beloved husband and father, in the best of health at age 55, is gone. A week ago Monday Mr. Stiefvater had gone to Manitowoc on business. On his homeward journey, about a mile from home, it is believed he may have gotten drowsy, hit a bump and was thrown from his sleigh suffering internal injuries from which he died Wednesday. He was buried Saturday and there were more vehicles in the funeral procession than St. Nazianz has ever witnessed. The deceased had been Honorary President of the Catholic Knights, and much of the membership attended. Representatives came from Whitelaw, Clarks Mills, Chilton, Charlesburg, Kiel, Schoolhill, and Meeme. The deceased is survived by his wife, 9 children, an elderly father, 2 brothers and a sister. Among his relatives attending were both sons -Peter and Bernhardt Stiefvater of Springfield, Missouri; Mrs. Ambros Pfefferle, Mary and Helen, daughters, of Appleton; Carl Stiefvater, brother of Sheboygan; Mrs. Adolphine Proell, sister, of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kallenbenz, brother/sister-in-law, of Huftsford, Wisconsin; Hattie Platten from Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Platten of Greenwood, Wisconsin; and John Maye of Charlesburg, Wisconsin. Only one brother, Stephan Stiefvater was prevented from attending due to illness. Also, William Connell from here, who was recently on a visit to relatives in Antigo, died there of pneumonia. His body will be brought here for burial alongside his wife who died a few years ago. ************ Husband of Katherine nee Binversie [1850-1893] -married Feb. 9, 1876 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, Town of Meeme -and Katherine nee Platten 1857-1943 [married Sept. 4, 1894 at St. Gregory] son of Lorenz Stiefvater and Francisca Wiesler -farmer -born Kohlerhof and baptisesd at St. Ulrich in Ehrenstetten, Baden -arrived in New York City on June 11, 1866 with his siblings and parents on the steamer Allemania from Hamburg, Germany -died from "accident falling from sleigh dislocating 7 cervical vertibra" "Found lying by the roadside, his back broken and body badly bruised, John Stiefvater a prominent Liberty farmer, died Wednesday from the injuries which he sustained when thrown from his sleigh while on his way home from a drive to a neighbor's home. Mr. Stiefvater who has served as town treasurer and member of the town board, was widely known. He came to Manitowoc county in 1866 and has resided in Liberty for 13 years. A widow and nine children survive." - from obit. "On Monday, the honorable Herr Stiefvater drove to Manitowoc on a business trip. While returning, when only a mile from his home, it is believed that he dozed off and that he was thrown from the seat when his sleigh skidded in the ruts of the icy road, dragging him along for some distance before he became untangled. He died Wednesday from a badly bruised body." -from obit. "Accident occurred about 1/2 mile south of Highway 151 on Marken Road. The horses continued on their way home on their own, but instead of pulling up to their usual stopping place at the barn door, they came to a standstill at the entrance to the house. Family members went to look for John. It is believed he never regained consciousness." -from notes of Mary Weber Kuhl)
JOSEPH STIEFVATER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1895: Death of the youngest son of John Stiefvater in St. Nazianz. ******** Joseph (baby -Aug. 10, 1895-Sept. 27, 1895 son of John Stiefvater and Katherine Platten -died from "cholera morbus")
KATHERINE STIEFVATER Mrs. Kath. Stiefvater Dies On Sunday The village of St. Nazianz lost one of its oldest residents on Sunday when Mrs. Katherine Stiefvater, 86, passed away there at the home of her sister, Mrs. Susan Burkard, afte, a lingering illness. A requiem mass was celebrated at 10 A. M, Wednesday at St. Gregory Church at St. Nazianz by Rev. Fintan Holzknecht and burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stiefvater, nee Katherine Platten, was born June 5, 1857, at Pine Grove, Brown county, and was married in September 1894. Her husband died in 1908. Survivors are two sons, George of Milwaukee, and Edward of Mishawaka, Ind.; three step-daughters, Mrs. John Griesbach and Miss Mary Stiefvater of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ambrose Pfefferle of Appleton; four step-sons, Peter Stiefvater of Springfield, Mo., Stephen of Valders, route one, Ben of Marytown and Richard of Glendive, Montana.; two brothers, John and Peter Platten of St. Nazianz and Adam of Loyal, two sisters, Mrs. Burkard and Mrs. Gertrude Kellenbenz of St. Nazianz, 32 grandchildren and 26 great-grand- children. Mrs. Stiefvater was a member of the Christian Mothers’ Society and the Third Order of St. Francis. (The ?? Journal, Thursday, December 30, 1943) ********** Katherine nee Platten (June 5, 1857-Dec. 26, 1943 second wife of John [1852-1908] -married Sept. 4, 1894 at St. Gregory daughter of Peter Kastor Platten and Katharine Meyer -born Pine Grove, Brown County -died from "apoplexy, arteriosclerosis and senility")
LOUIS S. STIEFVATER Louis S. Stiefvater, age 73, of Chilton, died Monday, February 19, 2001 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2001, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Rev. Bob Stiefvater will officiate. Cremation will follow services with burial of his remains in the parish cemetery this coming summer. He was born on October 5, 1927, in the Township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of Stephen and Antoinette (Gerhard) Stiefvater. He attended Cedar Grove School in Valders, St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz and was a 1945 graduate of Valders High School. Following high school, Louie worked for the Valders Canning Company from 1945 to 1952; he was a deck hand on a Great Lakes freighter for the Columbia Transport Company in 1952; and in 1953 he started as a lineman for Wisconsin Public Service. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. After his military service he returned to Wisconsin Public Service, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Louie was married to Karen J. Noringseth from 1958 to 1989, with whom he had six children. Louie was well known for his flower gardens, wood carving, wine makeing, knowledge of history and his dry humor. His wood carving projects include the Risen Christ above the altar at S. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Kloten and the crucifix in the church cemetery. He will be missed by his family, friends, the gardeners he mentored and the underdogs he befriended. His grandchildren will warmly remember Grandpa Louie as a teaser, tickler and cuddler. Louie is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: infant Adeline, Margaret Weber, and Isabel Lindner; and four brothers: Lawrence, Herbert, Bernard, and 10-year-old Frank. Survivors include his six children, and friend, his eight grandchildren, two sisters, four brothers, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at the church in St. Nazianz on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 2001 *********** Louis Steven (Oct. 5, 1927-Feb. 19, 2001 husband of Karen J. nee Noringseth [married in 1958 -divorced in 1989, with 6 children] -son of Steven Stiefvater and Antonette Gerhard lineman for the electric company "Following high school, worked for the Valders Canning Company from 1945 to 1952; in 1953 he started as a lineman for Wisconsin Public Service. He served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1958. After his military service he returned to Wisconsin Public Service, where he worked until retirement in 1987." -from obit born Town of Liberty -cremation -died from "COPD, three years") - (death record in Calumet County)
MARIA STIEFVATER Name: Stiefvater, Maria D.: 9/28/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 8 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.40 *************** Maria (child -Oct. 11, 1858-Sept. 28, 1866 daughter of Lorenz Stiefvater and Franciska Wiesler -emigrated with her parents and siblings from Baden, arriving in New York City on the steamer Allemania on June 11, 1866 -born Kohlerhof, Baden)
MARIA STIEFVATER Name: Stiefvater, Maria D.: 5/14/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 1/2 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.113 *************** Maria Theresa (child -June 5, 1867-May 14, 1871 daughter of Lorenz Stiefvater and Franciska Wiesler)
ROSE STIEFVATER Mrs. Frank (Rose) Stiefvater, 77, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stiefvater, nee Rose Kautzer was born April 1, 1894, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Krause Kautzer. She was married to Frank Stiefvater Oct. 15, 1912, at St. Nazianz. The couple farmed until retirement in 1961, moving to St. Nazianz. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 20, 1969. Mrs. Stiefvater was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Gregory Church. Survivors include two sons, Edwin and Fred, of St. Nazianz, a daughter, Mrs. William (Verina) Knox, of Newton, six grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. followed by a Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1971 ******* Rose nee Kautzer (April 1, 1894-Aug. 21, 1971 wife of Frank J. [married Oct. 15, 1912 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Joseph Kautzer and Mary Krause -residence 304 S. 4th Ave. -died from "coronary disease, thrombosis, myocardial infarction")
STEPHAN STIEFVATER S. Stiefvater Passes Away The funeral of Stephen Stiefvater, 85, who passed away at 9 o'clock Thursday evening, after an illness of several months duration, were held at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning at St. Gregory's Catholic church. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Stiefvater, one of the early settlers in this vicinity, died five weeks after his wife had passed away. The deceased was born in Baden, Germany on December 26, 1853, and came to this country with his parents at the age of 12. The family settled two miles south of St. Nazianz. On November 9, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Endries and the couple resided on a town of Meeme farm until 20 years ago when they came to St. Nazianz. On November 10, 1930, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, and in 1935 they observed their 55th wedding anniversary. Survivors are the following; Three daughters, Mrs. William Pfeiffer of Kiel R. 1, Mrs. John Pfeiffer and Miss Rose Stiefvater of Sheboygan; three sons, John of Manitowoc, Severin of Sheboygan and Frank of the town of Liberty; one brother, Charles Stiefvater of Greenwood; one sister, Mrs. Adeline Proell of Manitowoc, 21 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Unknown Paper 1939 ********* Stephen (Dec. 26, 1853-Jan. 19, 1939 husband of Katharine nee Endries [1857-1938] -married Nov. 9, 1880 at St. Gregory -son of Lorenz Steifvater and Francisca Wiesler -farmer born Kohlerhof, Baden and baptized at St. Ulrich Catholic Church in Ehrensstetten, Baden -emigrated with his parents and siblings to the St. Nazianz area in 1866 -arrived in New York City from Hamburg, Germany on the steamer Allemania on June 11, 1866 -died from "carcinoma of bladder, since 1938 -senility")
ANTONIUS STOLL "ANTON" From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1889: Death of 72 yr. old Anton Stoll last Sun., 02 June in St. Nazianz. Mr. Stoll was one of the oldest settlers of St. Nazianz and one of the founders of the colony itself. He leaves a widow and a grown son. The well-attended funeral took place Tues. in the St. Nazianz Cemetery. (Extensive additional details were printed in the edition of 20 June, including his birth date 26 Aug. 1817 in Baden, his trip from Germany with Father Oschwald on 04 June 1854, and their settlement in the St. Nazianz wilderness 24 Aug. 1854.) The following from contibutor for St. Nazianz on contributors page: Husband of Helena nee Jutlikofer [married Oct. 12, 1857 at St. Gregory Anton and Helen had one child, that being Stanislaus Stoll, born Nov. 1, 1857 in Town of Eaton] -son of Arbogast and Ursula Stoll farmer, right-hand assistant to Fr. Oschwald and the chronicler of the early history of St. Nazianz -born Geosslingen, Baden -arrived in New York on the ship Regulator from Havre, France on Aug. 4, 1854 traveling on the same ship with Anton was his future wife Helena Jutlikofer)
ANNA STRAUSS Mrs. Anna Strauss Dies On Monday Mrs. Anna Strauss, 74, widow of Simon Strauss and a lifelong county resident, died on Monday at her home in St. Nazianz after a short illness Funeral services were held at 9:30 o’clock this morning at St. Gregory Catholic Church to which Mrs. Strauss belonged all her life. Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated and burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Strauss was born April 4, 1869, in the town of Eaton. She was married to Simon Strauss November 25, 1885. After their marriage they made their home on a farm about five miles west of St. Nazianz, and when they retired they moved into St. Nazianz. Fourteen children, 81 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren survive. The daughters are Mrs. Michael Unertel of Arpin, Mrs. Everett Gross of Milwaukee Mrs. Frank Loos of Aniwa, Mrs. Frank Martin of Ladysmith, Mrs. Rose Loos of Sheboygan. Mrs. Wilfert Vanart of West Allis, Mrs. Lois Luchterhand of Chilton, Mrs. John Pritzl of Cato, and Miss Hildegarde Strauss at home; the sons are Philip of West Allis, Frank of Clarks Mills, Simon of Grimms, Nick and Herman of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Charles Nelson of West Allis. (The ?? Journal, Thursday, December 30, 1943) ********* Anna nee Straka (April 4, 1869-Dec. 27, 1943 wife of Simon [married Nov. 25, 1885 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Straka and Margaret Dumas -born Town of Eaton -died from "carcinoma sigmoid, one year")
SIMON STRAUSS, SR. Simon Strauss, Sr., 82, of St. Nazianz passed away on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in a Milwaukee hospital. On another page of the Record we are carrying a story on the observance of Mr. and Mrs. Strauss’ 55th wedding anniversary celebration only a little over a week ago. Mr. Strauss had not been in the best of health since he injured his back last summer. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s church in St. Nazianz, and burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1940 ********** Simon (June 1, 1858-Dec. 3, 1940 husband of Anna nee Straka [married Nov. 25, 1885 at St. Gregory] 15 children and at least 70 grandchildren came from this marriage son of Joseph Strauss and Elizabeth Petry [Joseph and Elizabeth were married Feb. 26, 1840 at Lieg, Germany -Joseph was born Sept. 19, 1809 and died Nov.15, 1866 at Lieg -Elizabeth was born March 4, 1818 and died Sept. 28, 1893 at Lieg] -born Lieg, District of Cochem, Coblenz, Germany -arrived in New York on the ship "City of Chester" from Liverpool and Queenstown on June 9, 1879 and went directly to Town of Eaton died in Milwaukee County -died from "senility -myocardial degeneration") (death record in Milwaukee County) ********* S. Nazianz Couple Have Announcement of Birth Of Their 70th Grandchild Recent receipt of an announcement from their daughter, Mrs. Louis Luchterhand, and Mr. Luchterhand of Chilton, of the birth of a son, the Luchterhand's second child, on January 11th, led Mr. and Mrs. Simon Strauss of St. Nazianz to take count of their grandchildren and that count shows that the total number is now seventy. Mr. and Mrs. Strauss are the parents of fifteen children, all but one of whom are living, and of those, nine daughters and five sons, all but one are married. Two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Loos of Aniwa, Wis., and Mrs. John Pritzl of Cato, have families of 11 children each. Two other children, Mrs. Margaret Martin of Ladysmith and Frank Strauss of Clarks Mills each has a family of ten children. Another daughter, Mrs. Anna Unertle of Arbin, Wis., is the mother of nine children. Lymen Strauss of Kellnersville and Mrs. Mille Van Ert of West Allis each has five children, Phillip Strauss of West Allis has four, and Nicholas and Herman Strauss and Mrs. Clara Weiss, all of Milwaukee, each has one. When Mr. and Mrs. Strauss celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 25, 1935, their fourteen children and families were all present to take part in the celebration. Now in their family circle, this couple numbers their fourteen children, eight sons-in-law, five daughters-in-law, seventy grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, making a total of 110 members. Mr. Strauss will reach the age of 80 on June 1 of this year and Mrs. Strauss is now sixty-eight. Both are in fairly good health. Unknown Paper January 15, 1938
AGNES T. SUKOWATY Mrs. Agnes Sukowaty, 67, of R. 1, Vaders, died at her home Tuesday after an illness of three months. A native of the Town of Eden,she was born January 19, 1892, a daughter of the late Edward and Mathilde Hammerel Kautzer, and married Andrew Sukowaty, on May 21, 1912, at St. Gregorys Catholic Church at St. Nazianz. She was a life member of St. Gregorys Church, a member of the Christian Mother Sodality of the church, Gold Star Mothers of Manitowoc County, and American Legion Auxiliary at St. Nazianz. Survivors are her husband, seven daughters, Sister Mary Elinore, PHJC, of New Ulm, Minn., Mrs. Loretta Leonhard and Mrs. Rosella Wellert, both of Sheboygan, Mrs. Irene Powalish of Manitowoc, Mrs. Evelyn Krebsbach of Peebles, Wis., Miss Marcella Sukowty of Chicago, Ill., Miss Imelda Sukowaty, at home; four sons, Herbert of rural Newton, Raymond of Kiel, Andrew W of rural Manitowoc, Edward, at home and 23 grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Paul LaCroix of Kiel, Mrs. Mike Wimmer of rural Manitowoc, Mrs. Hugh Jolin of Manitowoc, and a brother, Adolph Kautzer of Kiel. A daughter, Leona, died in 1945, and a son, Joseph, died in infancy. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders and 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will be the celebrant and burial will be in St. Gregorys Cemetery. Sheboygan Press Wednesday February 4, 1959 ******** Agnes Theresa nee Kautzer (Jan. 19, 1892-Feb. 3, 1959 wife of Andrew J. [married May 21, 1912 at St. Gregory -divorced] daughter of Edward Kautzer and Mathilda Hammela -born Town of Eaton died from "cancer of liver and pancreas")
GEORGE SUKOWATY George S. Sukowaty, 64, of St. Nazianz, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of complications following surgery two weeks ago. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10:15 a.m. at St. Gregory Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Dennis Cooney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Sukowaty was born Nov. 18, 1899, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Joseph and Agnes Hamerla Sukowaty. He was educated at St. Gregory School, St. Nazianz. He married the former Elvina Esher Oct. 16, 1923, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He farmed for 28 years in the Town of Centerville and the couple moved to St. Nazianz last November. Surviving are his wife; six sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wagner of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Tillie Fritzen of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Lawrence (Helen) Woelfel of New Holstein, Mrs. Agnes Morris of Brookings, Ore., Mrs. Herman (Marie) Beil of Kiel and Mrs. Jim (Esther) Brothers of Brillion; and two brothers, Ambrose Sukowaty of Valders and Erhard Sukowaty of Henderson, Nev. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday by the Holy Name Society and parish members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1964 P. 13 ********* George Stanley (Nov. 18, 1899-Jan. 12, 1964 husband of Alvina nee Escher -son of Joseph Sukowaty and Agnes Hammela farmer -died from "generalized abdominal carcinoma -cancer of pancreas")
MAGGIE SULLIVAN Name: Sullivan, Margareth D.: 2/13/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 3/4 Yr. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.125 ************* Margaretha (baby -June 14, 1870-Feb. 13, 1872 daughter of Patrick Sullivan and Margaret Dont -born Town of Eaton)
NANCY SULLIVAN Name: Sullivan, Nany (sic) D.: 4/12/1862 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.10 ****************** Nancy (child -1850-April 12, 1862 - daughter of Thomas Sullivan and Johanna Lucy)
