JOHN A. DRAHEIM Rt. 4 Chilton, Wis. Age 79, formerly of Appleton, passes away Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Dorothy and Pauline, both of Appleton; two sons, Rex, Johnson Creek, Wis., and Bruce, Washington, DC. Two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother also survive. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, Wis., with burial in Niles Cemetery. Appleton Post Crescent, April 1, 1963 MAUDE W. DRAHEIM Mrs. John Draheim, 82, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Bowe of Kiel will officiate and burial will be in Niles Cemetery. Mrs. Draheim, nee Maud Woodcock, born Jan. 5, 1888, in Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ferd and Alice Hammond Woodcock. She was married to John A. Draheim Dec. 31, 1907, at Reedsville, Survivors include two sons, Rex of Johnson Creek, and Bruce of Racine; two daughters, Miss Dorothy and Miss Pauline of Appleton; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services Saturday. Memorials are being established for the Manitowoc Historical Society for preservation of the Niles Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970
DALLAS ELLIOTT SR. (Jan. 18, 1900-Nov. 24, 1942 first husband of Clara nee Gerber [in 1964, Clara remarried to Edward Jacob Boll] parents are marked as unknown on death record –veteran of World War I –baker born Frankfort, Kansas –died from “acute myocardial failure, 1 hour –asthma obesity –myocardial hypertrophy –chronic alcoholism”)
HENRY HEAD Eaton—Henry Head, aged 90, one of the pioneers of the town of Eaton was buried at the Niles church cemetery Thanksgiving Day. The widow, two sons and four daughters survive, also several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Of late years since disposing of their farm at Niles the old couple made their home with their daughter at Milwaukee and it was there Mr. Head passed away. The two sons, Henry Jr., of Madison, Walter of Antigo and the daughter, Mrs. Peter Clemens of Milwaukee attended the funeral. The other daughters being located in the far west could not attend. Manitowoc Herald News, November 28, 1927 ******** Niles—Henry Head Sr., who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Clements at Milwaukee, was buried from the Niles church Thursday. Those from away who attended the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Head of Madison, Walter Head and son Ellsworth of Antigo, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clements of Milwaukee, Father Head of Green Bay and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanson of Madison. Manitowoc Herald News, November 30, 1927
JOHN HORNICK John Hornick, 65, employed on the farm of Joseph Christel, route 1, Valders, was stricken with a sudden heart attack while doing chores in the barn about 5:30 this morning. He died shortly thereafter. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. Born at Whitelaw, Mr. Hornick went to Wood County when a young man where he farmed and worked in the logging industry until returning to Manitowoc County several years ago. He had been employed on several farms in this area since that time. Never having married, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Miller of St. Nazianz, and other brothers and sisters in Wood county. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 1, 1948
CHARLES E. HUNTLEY FIND DEAD BODY OF VALDERS MAN, SUICIDE BY ROPE C.E. Huntley, 50, Had Been in Ill Body and Mind Unsettled Since Death of Wife, 3 Years Ago His mind unbalanced by grief over the death of his wife, C.E. Huntley, a well known farmer residing four miles west of Valders, committed suicide by hanging, his dead body being found suspended from the door of a silo on the farm when search was made for him after hours of absence. Huntley ended his life yesterday. For three years, since the demise of his wife, Huntley has been morose and has shown signs of mind being unbalanced and while he had never given relatives and friends any reason to believe he might do violence to himself or others, his condition caused apprehension. Huntley was 50 years of age and made his home on a farm with his daughter, Carrie. He was well and favorably known and was popular with all who knew him. Of late (illegible) he had held aloof and had (illegible) association. A tie strap which he had secured from the barn, was used by Huntley. The funeral will be held ? at N? church. District Atty ? who was notified of the suicide ? the circumstances surrounding it deemed no inquest necessary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 12, 1918 ********** Chas. E. Huntley, a life long resident of the town of Eaton, committed suicide on Thursday. The decedent has suffered from ill health for about a year and the rash act was due to a nervous breakdown, as his condition had been noticeably peculiar for a week or more. He was about 46 years of age, was of a social, jolly disposition and was a man highly respected and liked by his neighbors. He is survived by a daughter and two sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Monroe Tyler, has made her home with him since her husband’s death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 13, 1918, Page 2
ANNA E. JOHNSON Mrs. Jesse Johnson, 84, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate and burial will be in J.O. Tyler Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, nee Anna McCarthy, was born July 26, 1886, at Minden, Neb., daughter of the late John and Hannah Cavanaugh McCarthy. She was married to Jesse Johnson Aug. 8, 1908, at Clark Mills. Her husband preceded her in death May 15, 1972. She was a member of the Chrisitan Mothers Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include three sons, Lee, of Shawano, Merritt, of Roslyn, Pa., and Neil, of Rt. 1 Valders; a daughter, Mrs. W.J. (Lois) Rauch, of Racine; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Wagner, of Chilton and Mrs. Loretta Johnson of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1972
JESSE M. JOHNSON Jesse Johnson, 85, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate and burial will be in J. O. Tyler Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 20, 1886, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late J.M. and Lois Porter Johnson. He married Anna McCarthy Aug. 8, 1908, at Clark Mills. The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Lee, of Shawano, Merritt, of Roslyn, Pa., and Neil, of Rt. 1, Valders; a daughter, Mrs. W.J. (Lois) Rauch, of Racine; a sister, Mrs. J.C. Wildershide; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him 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. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 15, 1972
GUSTAVE KIESOW Funeral services were held at the Niles Eaton Church Tuesday for Gustave Kiesow, 87, a former resident of this county who died at the home of a daughter at Racine. Mrs. Bernard Duchow of here is a daughter. Manitowoc Herald News, August 18, 1933
ANNA KRUEGER Mrs. Henry Krueger, life long resident of the county died at St. Mary’s Hill hospital at Milwaukee yesterday noon. She has been a patient at the hospital for a month and had been suffering from a nervous breakdown. The body will be brought back here for burial and funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Krueger, nee Anna Wesener, was born in the Town of Meeme fifty eight years ago and was married thirty three years ago at Reedsville. The family for many years has made its home on a farm west of Valders. Deceased is survived by her husband, five sons, Ervin, city, Oscar, George, Reuben, Clarence and Benjamin, Valders and one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Kreiman, New Holstein. One sister, Mrs. John Janke, Potters and a brother, August Wesener of Brillion and four grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, May 11, 1922
PETER LYKEN Funeral services for Peter M. Lyken, 75, lifelong resident of Liberty, were held last week at the Niles community church on Highway 151. Interment was in the Niles cemetery. In recent years the Lyken homestead was in charge of a sister, Miss Julia Lyken and a nephew, Chairman Elmer Rogne of Liberty and Mr. Lyken spent his declining years with them. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 15, 1940
AMY MCMUNN Mrs. Amy McMunn, 76, of 836 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died at her home Wednesday. She had not been ill and death was attributed to a heart attack. She was born April 30, 1890, at New London, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler, and was married Jan. 2, 1912, to John McMunn(sic) at New London. They lived at New London until 1921 when they moved to the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County. In 1952, they moved to Kiel. Her husband died in June 1955, and she moved to Manitowoc last November. Mrs. McMunn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Kiel, the United Presbyterian Women’s Association, and the Kiel Frauen Verein and was a member of the Gold Star Mothers of the Tri-County VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Margaret) Herrold, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Otto (Ilene) Bratz, rural Manitowoc; a son, Harry, rural Manitowoc, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and four step-sisters and two step-brothers. Three sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Niles Cemetery, Town of Eaton. Sheboygan Press, July 14, 1966 ******* (30 Apr 1890/15 Jul 1966/SSDI) (It appears that the SSDI d. date is off)
EDWARD MCMUNN J. Edward McMunn, 74, retired Manitowoc County farmer, died unexpectedly of cerebral hemorrhage early Sunday morning at his home, 524 River Terrace, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Niles Presbyterian Church, the Rev. A. M. Krueger officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. McMumm was born in the Town of Eaton on Feb. 15, 1881, a son of the late John and Gertrude Hoye McMunn. He married Amy Fowler of New London Jan. 2, 1912, and the couple lived in that city until 1921, moving to Eaton and operating a farm. They moved to Kiel three years ago. He is survived by his wife, a son, Harry of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. John Harrold of Waukesha and Mrs. Otto Bratz of Two Rivers; two brothers, Richard and Leonard of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Rickaby and Mrs. David Rickaby of Gleason, Wis., and Miss Lucy McMunn of New London; 15 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home Kiel, after 1 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 1 a.m. Wednesday where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. (No newspaper named, 1955 handwritten on the obituary)
ALBERT RICKABY Butte des Morts—Age 91, passes away Sunday at New London Community Hospital. He was born April 17, 1880 at Niles, Wis. Mr. Rickaby owned and operated a garage at Butte des Morts. He was also a bridge tender on the Wolf River at Winneconne. For 17 years he was a bookkeeper for Courtney and Plumer, retiring about 20 years ago. A nephew, Roy Rickaby, of Oshkosh, survives him. Funeral services will be held at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne with the Rev. Thomas Asuma officiating. Interment will be at Niles, Wis. Appleton Post Crescent, April 4, 1972
MARY RICKABY DEATH DID NOT SEPARATE OLD COUPLE FOR LONG Mrs. Wm. Rickaby Dies Ten Days after Demise of Aged Husband Death did not long separate Williard Rickaby and his wife, former Valders residents, Mrs. Rickaby passing away at Northport, Waupaca county, yesterday, just ten days after the death of her husband. The body of Mrs. Rickaby will be brought to Valders tomorrow and will be laid to rest beside that of her husband in the cemetery at Niles. Mr. Rickaby was a civil war veteran and with his wife resided in the county for many years. The past few years the couple had made their home at Northport. Mrs. Rickaby was of advanced age and the death of her husband hastened her demise, no doubt. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1917, Page 7
OSCAR F. RICKABY Oscar Rickaby, familiarly known as “Uncle Ok” died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Blandey at New London and was buried at the Niles Presbyterian cemetery on Dec. 31st. He was 86 years of age and was a veteran of the civil war. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. Manitowoc Herald News, January 10, 1921
WILLARD RICKABY William H. Rickaby, one of the few surviving members of Co. A, 5th Wisconsin, the first company sent from Manitowoc in response to President Lincoln’s call in the 60’s, was buried today at Valders, following his death on Tuesday. Judge James S. Anderson and Frank Stirn, comrades of Mr. Rickaby in Co. A, attended the funeral. Colors of old Company A, which he served under, draped the casket today in compliance with one of the last wishes of Mr. Rickaby who, when he realized that death was near, asked that Judge Anderson be requested to bring the flag to lay on the coffin during the funeral ceremonies. Mr. Rickaby, who was a pioneer resident of Valders was one of five brothers, all of whom enlisted in the civil war. At the battle of Spottsylvania, after all the officers of Company A had been wounded or killed, Mr. Rickaby, then a sergeant of the company, took command of the troops and continued the battle. Mr. Rickaby was 85 years of age at his death. There are but four survivors of Company A still living in Manitowoc County. Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 9, 1917 ******** TAPS SOUNDS FOR ANOTHER CIVIL WAR VETERAN OF COUNTY William Rickaby, one of Few Survivors of Co. A., Manitowoc First Co. in Civil War, Buried at Valders Today (unfortunately this is just too light to read, but if someone wanted to go get it at library, I include the date) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 09, 1917, Page 8 ******** Williard H. Rickaby, one of the last survivors of the “Boys in Blue” who left Manitowoc county in the troublesome time of the rebellion to face death and privation on the battlefield, yielded to the summons of Death at his home in Northport, Waupaca county, and was buried at the Presbyterian cemetery at Niles, near his old home, where he had spent his younger days. The Herald has already had an account of his life and death but there are a few items that should be added: Deceased was born in Wyoming county, N.Y., June 18, 1838, and was at his death in his 79th year. He moved with his parents, brothers and sisters to this vicinity in 1856 and in 1861 enlisted in the 5th Wisconsin Volunteer infantry. The only two other surviving members of that company attended the funeral were C.J. Gilbert of Valders, and Judge J.S. Anderson of Manitowoc, who brought the old flag which belonged to their company and which together they had carried in 26 battles, during a term of service of three years and four months and spread it over the coffin. Judge Anderson recounted the story of the days when they “were comrades together in the times of the war” and paid a glowing tribute to his dead friend’s memory. He also took the occasion to remind the young generation of today that the time may come when they will be called to fight for their country and said: “You will not go far wrong if you stand by Old Glory.” Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 15, 1917, Page 4
CAROLINE SCHUMACHER Mrs. Caroline Schumacher, 83, formerly of Manitowoc, died at Manitowoc County Hospital early Monday morning. She had been a patient there 16 years. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Niles Cemetery, near Manitowoc on Highway 151. Mrs. Schumacher, nee Caroline Huntley, was born March 13, 1882, at Eaton, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Saxe Huntley. She was married to Godfrey Schumacher in 1921 in Illinois and the couple returned to reside in Manitowoc County. Survivors include two sons, Robert, of Chicago and Donald, of Oshkosh, a step-daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Florence) Browning, of Columbus, Ohio, a step-son, Vincent, of Altoona, Pa., and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1966
GODFREY SCHUMACHER PATIENT DIES WHILE ON WAY TO HOSPITAL Godfrey B. Schumacher, 49, Passes Away This Morning While Being Removed From Home Suffering a stroke as he was being removed from his home, 427 North Tenth Street to the Holy Family hospital in the city ambulance this morning, Godfrey B. Schumacher, 49, born here and a resident of this city for mostly all of his life passed away as he was being carried into the institution. The remains were removed to the Frazier undertaking parlors and burial will probably take place on Monday. Mr. Schumacher, although not in the best of health for the past few years has been able to continue his duties as a traveling salesman. However in the past few weeks his condition became aggravated and for several days he had been confined to his bed. This morning it was decided to remove him to the hospital from his home, but the stroke claimed him while he was on the way there. The deceased was born and brought up in this city. Except for brief periods when he resided at Columbus, Ohio and Minneapolis, Minn., he has always made his home here. He was married eleven years ago at Chicago to Miss Carrie Huntley who survives him with three sons, Vincent, Robert and Donald. Four sisters, Mrs. Lena Telford and Miss Rose of this city, Mrs. George Schreiber of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clara White of Wabeno, and two brothers, Frank of Elkhart, Ind., and Charles of Dutton, Mont., also survive. Definite announcement as to the time of the funeral will be made tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, February 13, 1931
ALFRED SWENSON (d. 1943) Alfred Swenson, 64, lifelong county resident, died Friday at his home in Eaton. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Norwegian Lutheran church at Niles. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Swenson was born at Eaton in 1878. He was a piano tuner. In 1910 he married Miss Hilma V. Sundberg. She survives with a son, Milton of California; six brothers, Olean and Ernest of this city, Emil of Two Rivers, Elmer of Valders, Arnold of Sheboygan, Oscar of Auburndale, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kraus of Oshkosh, Mrs. Emory Stayes, of Sibley, Iowa. The body may be viewed at the undertaking parlors of the Reedsville Coop association after seven o'clock tonight and will be moved to the Niles church Tuesday at 10 a.m. to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1943 P. 4
ALFRED SWENSON (d. 1952) Albert Swenson, 70, Manitowoc County farmer, died early Wednesday morning of a lingering illness at the Fairhill convalescent Home, Maribel. He had resided there about a year. Funeral services will be conducted at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Niles Cemetery near Valders. The deceased was born Sept. 9, 1881, in the Town of Eaton. He never married and farmed at various sites in the county. He is survived by a brother, George of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Lyda McHenry of Hammond, Ind., and Mrs. Laura Shaffer of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1952
ALBERTINA TYLER Mrs. Tina Tyler died Sunday morning at the home of her son, Leo, in the village of Valders two days before her 77th birthday. She died suddenly of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Tyler home and at two o'clock at Niles Presbyterian church, the Rev. Ayres of Chilton officiating. The body will be taken to the home Tuesday at 5 p.m. and can be viewed there until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Tyler was born Tina Wiese in Germany on July 4th, 1862, and she came to America when she was five years old. She was married to Wells Tyler and the couple operated a farm in the town of Eaton until 22 years ago when they moved to the village of Valders. Mr. Tyler died in 1919. Leo Tyler, the son, is the only surivor. A daughter, Grace, died last November. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 3, 1939 P.2
EDNA DAVIS TYLER DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J.G. TYLER The funeral of Mrs. James Tyler took place yesterday afternoon at Milos, this county. Mrs. Tyler was a former resident of Milos, where she and her husband lived on a farm up to the time of his tragic death five years ago, as a result of a kick by a colt. Mrs. Tyler died May 30 from a complication of measles and pneumonia which she contract while on a visit with her brother, Robert Davis, at Grand Rapids, Mich., just before a proposed trip to California. She was 33 years of age, and is survived by five children, who are left orphans. The uncle, Mr. Robert Davis, of Grand Rapids, will take care of these children. Two brothers and one sister also survive. The Tyler family is well known, Mr. Tyler, Senior, having been a Civil War veteran and died just a short time before the death of his son. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 4, 1920 P.8
GRACE TYLER Miss Grace Tyler, 45, died early today at the Tyler home in Valders. She had been ill since August. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the Niles Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Tyler, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wells Tyler, was born at Eaton in 1892. Her father died in 1918 (sic) and in recent years she has kept house for her aged mother and brother in Valders. She was a member and held several offices at various times, in the Legion auxiliary in Valders, Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Tina Tyler, and brother, Lee, both of Valders. The body will be moved to the Tyler home from the Berge undertaking parlors Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 12, 1938 P.4
JAMES G. TYLER (d. 1915) TOWN OF EATON MAN DIES FROM KICK OF HORSE GRANT TYLER, WELL KNOWN FARMER, FATALLY INJURED WHEN COLT KICKS HIM SUNDAY. DIES 20 MINUTES LATER Grant Tyler, a well known town of Eaton man, died Sunday morning 20 minutes after he had been kicked by a colt on his farm, internal injuries having resulted. Tyler was leading the colt at the end of a long rope to place the animal in pasture when the horse became frightened and tangled in the rope. In attempting to free the animal Tyler came within range of the colt's hoof and kicked in the abdomen. When members of the family reached him Tyler was found to be dying, never having regained consciousness. Physicians were hurriedly summoned while the injured man was removed to the house but before their arrival Tyler was dead. The force of the blow had inflicted internal injury that was fatal. Mr. Tyler was about 40 years of age and a son of the late K.K. Tyler, whose death occurred about a year ago. He was married and is survived by a widow and four children, all at home. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the home in Eaton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 01, 1915, Page 5 *********** The funeral of the late Grant Tyler was held at Eaton yesterday afternoon. The Sons of Veterans of this city attended the funeral, Mr. Tyler having been affiliated with the order. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 02, 1915, Page 3
LAURA ANNA TYLER On June 29th, Mrs. J.M. Tyler, widow of the late Monroe Tyler, was buried at the cemetery at Niles church. She was 74 years of age and made her home with her grandson Van Jackson and wife near Omro who accompanied the remains to their last resting place. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ole Jackson of Mora, Minn., and seven grand- children. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 14, 1920 P.4
LEO M. TYLER Leo M. Tyler 52, Soo line station agent at Valders for the past 20 years, died this morning in the Veterans hospital at Milwaukee. The body will be returned to Valders to the Berge funeral parlors. Arrangement for the funeral, which were incomplete today, will be annoucned later. Mr. Tyler, who was a veteran of the first World War, was not married. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 1, 1943 P.2 ******** Funeral sevices for Leo M. Tyler, 53 (sic), veteran Soo line station agent at Valders, who died yesterday at the Veterans hopsital in Milwaukee, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2:30 from the Niles Presbyterian church, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Tyler was born at Eaton in 1889 and served in World War I. For 25 years he was station agent and telegraph operator for the Soo railroad at Valders. He also took an active interest in amateur athletics and served several years as secretary of the Eastern Wisconsin Baseball league. He was the first comander of the Thompson-Burkard post of the American Legion at Valders, a member of the Forty et Eight, and the Masonic lodge of Manitowoc. He was president of the Lions club of Valders at the time of his death. Mr. Tyler never married and his only survivors are an aunt, Mrs. Flora Lawrence of this city and and uncle George Tyler of Randolph, Nebr. A military funeral will be accorded Mr. Tyler and there will be Masonic rites at the grave. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 2, 1943 P.2
LORETTA J. TYLER Application for Proof of Heirship (First Publication Apr. 15, 1884) STATE OF WISCONSIN.--MANITOWOC COUNTY. County Court for Manitowoc County. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Loretta J. Tyler, deceased. Notice is hereby given that at the general term of said County Court to be held in and for said County, at the office of the County Judge at the city of Manitowoc in said county, on the 1st Tuesday being the 3rd day of June 1884 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, the following matters will be heard and considered. The application of J.O. Tyler for a judgment of this court which shall determine who are all the heirs at law of Loretta J. Tyler late of the town of Eaton in said county, deceased intestate and what are their respective (?????) and interests in and to the title of said deceased to certain real estate whereof she died siezed and possessed and which is situate in said county and is known and described as the East half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section No. ten (10) of town No. eighteen (18) Range No. twenty one (21) being a tract of land containing forty acres more or less according to Government survey less one acre in the South East corner thereof used as a burying ground. Dated April 9th 1884. By the Court R.D. SMART, County Judge. The Lakeshore Times, April 15, 1884
ALICE H. WOODCOCK Chilton—(special)—Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand a Woodcock, who died at her home in the town of Eaton last Thursday at the age of 80 years, were held Sunday afternoon at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders. The Rev. J. M. Ayres conducted the services and burial was in Niles cemetery. Mrs. Woodcock leaves her husband, who is 85 years old; a son, Edward, town Eaton, Mrs. John A. Draheim, Appleton, and Mrs. Hazel Franssens, Manistee, Mich.: a sister, Mrs. W. Burke, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a brother, Dr. F. W. Hammond, Manitowoc. Mrs. Woodcock was born Alice Hammond, in the town of Cato in 1860, and was married to Mr. Woodcock in 1882, and with him observed their golden wedding anniversary eight years ago. Sheboygan Press, April 2, 1941
DEXTER WOODCOCK Dexter E. Woodcock, 46, farmer of Rt 4 Chilton, died of a heart attack Friday morning in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County. Funeral services are incomplete pending word from a son in the armed forces and serving in Germany, and details may be announced Saturday by Berge Funeral Home, Valders. Mr. Woodcock was born March 8, 1911, in Rockland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woodcock. They survive with his wife and two sons, (private) of Sheboygan and (private) in Germany. Manitowoc Herald News, June 21, 1957
JOHN D. WOODCOCK From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1904: Death in Collins, Town Rockland, of old settler John Woodcock of pneumonia. The deceased was born in 1824 in New Brunswick, coming to America in 1849 and settling in Town Rockland where he has lived ever since. During the war he served with the 27th Regiment. He is survived by his widow, one son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Sunday.
NATHELIE WOODCOCK Mrs. Edward Woodcock, 84, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Allan Bowe will officiate and burial will be in Niles Presbyterian Cemetery, Niles. Mrs. Woodcock, nee Nathalie Franssens was born Dec. 8, 1886, at Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Mary Delwiche Franssens. She was married to Edward Woodcock April 13, 1910, at Green Bay. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alice Mary Pankratz, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ralph (Melissa) Evenson, of Rt. 4, Chilton, 12 grandchildren. A son, Dexter, preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 22, 1971