ANNE MARIE BALLESTAD Friends from this city attended the burial of Mrs. Chris Balstad, a pioneer resident of Madsen, held yesterday from Jerpen church, Rev. Alfsen officiating. Mrs. Balstad was 78 years of age and death was due to infirmities of age. She is survived by an aged husband. Mr. Balstad being 85 years old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, Apr. 17, 1915, Page 3
LARS BALLESTAD Lars Ballestad, 93, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Ballestad was born the son of the late Thor and Anna Christene Ballestad. He farmed in the Town of Cato all his life. Survivors include a brother, Selmar, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christian Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1972
OLE AND SOREN BALLESTAD From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901: In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79. (Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.) ******** BOTH WITHIN THE HOUR Two Brothers, Who Were Life Long Companions, Are Called By Death. SEPARATED BUT 15 MINUTES. Ole and Soeren Ballestad, For Many Years Residents of Cato, Together In Death – A Life Story. Born of the same parents, in the same home in the village of Jerpen, Norway; reared in childhood together and in mature years privileged to continue the association of companionship without separation and, finally to pass from earth within the hour is the story of the lives of Ole L. and Soeren L. Ballestad, brothers, who died in the village of Cato Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths, which occurred within fifteen minutes of each other, are pathetic and reveal the story of a love that for years has been the absorbing interest of two lives. For many years the Ballestad brothers have been residents of Manitowoc county, coming here in early youth and locating on adjoining farms in Cato. Several years ago they determined to make a home together, and one farm was disposed of. Soeren becoming a member of his brother’s family occupying a room adjoining that of the other. Thus they have lived in the happiness of their surroundings, and close companionship. Often has the hope been expressed by one or the other that when the time came for them to leave the world that there might be no long separation, and Fate fulfilled the desire. The death of Ole Ballestad occurred at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon and fifteen minutes later his brother Soeren, peacefully breathed his last. The two occupied adjoining rooms and were within call of each others voices. The illness of the former dates back but a few days when he contracted a cold, which developed pneumonia and quickly terminated his career. The other had been in ill health but only recently was confined to his bed. He too suffered from pneumonia. From early childhood the brothers had been close companions, leaving the old home together and never having been separated for any length of time. Soeren Ballestad was 84 years of age while his brother had passed his seventy-ninth birthday. Both were well and favorably known in the vicinity where they resided and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. The double funeral will be held from the home in Cato Thursday afternoon, Rev Alfsen officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1901, p. 1
SELMAR BALLESTAD Selmer Ballestad, 89, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Ballestad was born Oct. 17, 1884, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Thor and Anna Christene Ballestad. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1973
STINA M. LARSEN BALLESTAD FORMER JERPEN RESIDENT DIES AT CHICAGO The body of Mrs. Steene Larson, who died at Chicago was brought here for burial Saturday and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home of Lars Balstad at Jerpen with burial at the Jerpen cemetery where other members of the family have been laid to rest. Mrs. Larson was 80 years of age and death was due to infirmities incident to old age. She was married at Chicago 58 years ago and for many years the family lived in this county. Lars Larson, husband of the dead woman, died a number of years ago and three sons also preceded Mrs. Larson in death. Only one son, George Larson survives. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Liun, Mrs. P. Larson and sons Theodore and Harold, all of Chicago; Albert and Geroge Larson, Theodore and Bennett Balstad of Forestville attended the funeral at Jerpen Sunday. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 10, 1921 P. 10
HAGE THOMPSON BERGE From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1908: Death Saturday in Clarks Mills of 78-year old Mrs. Gudmund Thompson of a stroke. The deceased leaves 3 children. Her funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen.
EMMA M. BERGENE Mrs. Knudt (Emma) Bergene, 92, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Brandt, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Mrs. Bergene, nee Emaa Anderson, was born Feb. 10, 1879, at Racine, daughter of the late John and Maria Harringstad Anderson. She was married to Knudt Bergene June 20, 1898. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1947. Survivors include four sons, Edward of Rt. 1, Newton, Albert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Norman and Kenneth of Rt. 1, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wachtel of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank (Ruth) VanLanne of Rt. 1, Cato, and Mrs. Harold (Alma) Brandt of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1971 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Knudt (Emma) Bergene, 92, of Rt. 1, Cato, who died Monday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Rober Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Among survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Wachtel, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank (Ruth) VanLannen, of Rt. 1 Cato, and Mrs. Harold (Alma) Brandt, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 14, 1971
CLAUS CHRISTENSON From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907: Claus Christenson, a resident of Town Cato, died Monday at the age of 81 and will be buried this afternoon. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: Death last week of Claus Christenson in Jerpen, on the Wisconsin Central Railroad line. The deceased, who was born 26 March 1826 in Norway, came to our county in 1854 and settled on a farm where he remained until his death. He leaves his widow and 6 children.
PETRIA CECELIA CHRISTENSON From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909: Death suddenly on Sunday of Mrs. Peter Christiansen, a pioneer settler of Town Cato, while on a visit to her daughter here, Mrs. Peter Hanson. The deceased, who was born 16 December 1828 in Norway, died of heart disease. She leaves 6 children. Her funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen. (Note: Apparently the reporter got her name a bit wrong)
ANNA FABER Anna M. Faber, age 90, a resident of Harmony Assisted Living, formerly of Valders, died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Harmony. She was born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Barton, Wis., son of the late Peter and Linda (Baerber) Yearling. On Dec. 19, 1939, she married Alvin H. Faber in Washington County. He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1979. Anna and her husband Alvin owned and operated the family farm for many years until her retirement in 2000. She loved to garden and go fishing. Anna also enjoyed to cook, bake and loved canning. Anna was famous for her coleslaw and her chocolate pies. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Anna received the "mother of the year" award every year. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was also preceded in death by one son: Dennis Faber; one granddaughter, Debra Faber; two sons-in-law: Paul Dzwonkowski, Kenneth Reno; three sisters: Gertrude Reimer, Rosemary Holz and Ruth Hanrahan; one brother: Peter Yearling Jr. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. James Rasmus with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Thursday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Harmony Assisted Living and Hospice for their care and compassion shown toward Anna and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2011
DEBRA ANNE FABER single –daughter of Danny Faber and Virginia Klepp –factory worker at Foley Company –died from "skull fractured –passenger in pick-up truck who jumped out or fell out of truck while truck was traveling at approx. 55 MPH") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
ISAK HANSON FINDAL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1908: Death in Town Cato Friday of Isaac Hanson Findal at the advanced age of 87. He had been a resident of our county since 1848. 3 sisters survive.
ADELINE GAEDTKE Adeline (Jahnke) Gaedtke, age 94, of the Middle Road, Manitowoc, went peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 23, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, to join her husband, Reinhardt. Adeline was born on Nov. 13, 1913, in Luxemburg, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Raduenz) Jahnke of Luxemburg. Adeline was baptized on Dec. 7, 1913, and confirmed on June 12, 1927, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montpelier, Kewaunee County. Adeline attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Montpelier. On Aug. 26, 1932, she married Reinhardt Gaedtke. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1975. They farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. For many years, Adeline was employed as a housekeeper. Adeline enjoyed spending time with her children, grand- children, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one daughter: Geraldine Behnke; one grandson: Darrel Behnke; two great-grandchildren: Cassandra Williamson and Zachary Hochkammer; one son-in-law: Harold Behnke; one brother and sister-in-law: Clarence (Doris) Jahnke; five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Frank Pieschek; Earl Zastrow; Paul Gaeddtke; Everett Vanderkinter; and Herbert (Elfreida) Pautz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. The Rev. Melissa Maltman will officiate, with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be appreciated in her name. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora Medical Center for the care and compassion they provided for Adeline during her stay. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2007
BERGETTA GERALDSON (co. death index v.13 p.466/info from death record) (Name: Bergetta (Torrison) Geraldson White/Female/widowed (spouse not given){It was George/from researcher} res: Manitowoc Rapids, Housewife b: 30 July 1856, Wisconsin/d. 30 Mar. 1916, Jerphen Valders/age 59 yrs. 8 mo./ cause of death: Atherona of blood vessels, heart trouble parents: Torguse Torrison, b. Norway and Anna Johnson, b. Norway Name of informant:Torris Geraldson)
GEORGE MATHIAS GERALDSON (co. death index v.7 p.395/info from death record) (Name: George M.(Mathias) Geraldson res: Manitowoc Rapids, Farmer/didn't serve in armed forces b: Sept. 1853, Two Rivers/d. 18 Dec. 1905, Manitowoc Rapids, Wis age 52 yrs. 3 mos./cause of death: Cerebal decay (more but hard to read) spouse: Lizzie(?) Geraldson {Bergit Gurine aka Bregetta Torrison, known as Lizzie...married 12 June 1879, Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin/from researcher) parents: Evan Geraldson, b. Norway/mother not listed but she was b. Norway) {Mother’s name was Guri Stephensdatter/from researcher}
MERVIN E. GERALDSON The funeral of Mervin Geraldson, a well known young man of Madison, was held yesterday and largely attended. Mr. Geraldson was 31 years ofage (sic) and had been ill only a short time though he had been in the hospital here for two weeks and had returned to his home only a few days when stricken. His death widows a bride of six months, he having been married in September. Besides his widow he leaves his mother, three brothers and two sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1916 P.3
JAMES GRIFFIN A.J. Griffin, 78, town of Cato, died late last night at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. He had been a patient there for a week. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home in Valders from 3 o'clock Saturday until the time of services. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and at 2:30 at the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Griffin was born in 1870, in Cheltenham, England, and came to this country in 1890 and married the former Anna Peterson. He was a charter member of the Manitowoc Guernsey Breeders association and a member of the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife on the home farm, four daughters, Mrs. Palmer Madson, Mrs. Juel Madson, Mrs. William Shier and Mrs. Raymond Mason, all of Manitowoc, two sons, Edwin Griffin on the homestead farm and Victor Griffin of Manitowoc, two brothers, Jack Griffin of England and George Griffin of the state of Washington and 17 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 19, 1948 P. 2
EDWIN GRIFFIN Edwin Griffin, 63, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Griffin was born July 15, 1912, in the Town of Cato, son of the late James and Anna Peterson Griffin. He attended Valders Elementary and High School and was graduated from Reisch Auction School. He married Helen Jeske Sept. 21, 1944, in Manitowoc County. Mr. Griffin was an auctioneer the past 40 years and a real estate salesman with Choice Inc. Realtors. He was the first president of Valders redistricted school district, member of Manitowoc County Board of Realtors, former superintendent of Gjerpen Sunday School, former president of the former Gjerpen Brotherhood, first president of the church council of Faith Lutheran Church and a member of the board of trustees of the church. Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a brother, Victor, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Jule (Janet) Madson and Mrs. Fred (Irene) Schwalbe, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ray (Nora) Mason, of Valders and six grandchildren. A sister and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Fuenral Home, Valders, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1976 P. 13 ******** (Edwin Griffin/b. 15 July 1912/d. January 1976/SSDI)
AUGUST GULIKSON AUG. GULICKSON PIONEER VET ANSWERS TAPS August Gulikson, the last of the Civil War veterans of the Jerpen congregation, died at the old homestead in the town of Liberty Saturday morning of infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held from home tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon with Revs. O.A. White and A.O. Alfson officiating at the services. Mr. Gulikson was born in Norway December 24, 1839 and was past eighty-four years of age. He came to this country and Manitowoc county in 1850 and for three quarters of a century has made his home here. In 1850 he was married to Miss Berit Olson Berge who died in 1920. Surviving Mr. Gulikson are three sons, Gilbert, at the old homestead, Iver and Ole, both of Liberty, Miss Gustava, Liberty and Mrs. A. Tostenson of Cato. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 26, 1924 P. 1 (Note: The surname is spelled both ways in this obituary)
GUNDER GUNDERSON From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1906: Death Sunday morning of Gunder Gunderson, a well-known resident of Town Cato, of old age debility. The deceased, who reached the age of 84, is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon in Jerpen.
CHARLES GUSTAVESON Charles Gustaveson, 82, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. Mr. Gustaveson was born Dec. ?, 1889 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Gustave and Ann Hanson Gustaveson. He married Nita Sampe Dec. 30, 1916 at the home of the bride. He farmed all his life in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors include his wife; a son, Earl, of Burlington; a brother, Norman, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1971
GUSTAVUS A. GUSTAVESON From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1894: Death of 37 yr. old Gustav Gustaveson in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
HALVER HALVERSON From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Death Sat. in Branch of 42-yr. old farmer Halver Halverson of consumption. The deceased is survived by his widow and 5 children.
ISAAC HALVERSON The funeral of Isaac Halverson, a pioneer resident of the county and civil war veteran, who died at his home at Rapids, was held at Jerpen where interment took place. Mr. Halverson was 72 years old and had resided in the county for many years. He is survived by a widow, five daughters and one son, Otto Halverson of Clarks Mills, Mrs. M.O. Gilbert of Waukesha, Mrs. Charles Storm, of West Allis; Mrs. August Ziebell of this city; Mrs. Joseph Hostreiter, Rapids and Louise, the latter making her home with her father. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. Rev. O.A. Alfren officiated at the buriel (sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.3
MARIT HALVERSON Name: Halverson, Marit D.: 10/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 37 Yrs. B.P.: Norway D.P.: Cato Cem.: Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: Svens Halvorsen F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 299
ISAAC HANSON Isaac Hanson, 82, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert A. Onkka will officiate and burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato, Manitowoc County. Mr. Hanson was born March 14, 1888, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Ole and Caroline Fidell Hanson. He attended the Wittenberg Academy at Wittenberg, Wis. He married Gertrude Wigert Nov. 20, 1928, at the Gjerpen Church. Mr Hanson was engaged in farming all his life. Survivors include his wife; three sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Nelia Mason of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Inga Larson of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1971
HALVER PEDERSON HOLM From Der Nord Westen, 01 Sep. 1904: Death in Clarks Mills last week of 53-yr. old Halvor Peterson(sic). He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sunday.
AMUND JORGEN JACOBSON A.J. Jacobson, a well known resident of Jerpen is dead at the home of his son, J.J. Jacobson, there, death having occurred yesterday. The funeral will be held from the home of his son Friday afternoon at 1:30. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 02, 1915, Page 3 ********* The funeral of A.J. Jacobson, a pioneer of Cato, was held at Jerpen church Friday, Rev. Alfson officiating. Mr. Jacobson was a native of Norway and came to America in 1849? 1842?. He is survived by two sons, Joseph of Cato and ? of Rapids and by one brother at Chicago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 06, 1915, Page 3
ANDREW JACOBSON Andrew Jacobson, 93, resident of Manitowoc county for more than 70 years, died early this morning at the home in Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Sunday evening until the hour of the funeral Tuesday. Mr. Jacobson was born in Norway on December 23, 1845. About 72 years ago he came to America, lived in Chicago for a few months and then came to Manitowoc county where he had since resided. In 1877 he married Julia Madson and his wife died in 1891. Mr. Jacobson assisted in the construction of the first Norwegian church in Manitowoc, and was one of the workmen on the first lighthouse erected on the Two Rivers point. Survivors are one son, Julius, on the home farm; two daughters, Miss Ella, also on the home farm, and Mrs. Cornelius Knutson of Frederick, Wis.; and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 18, 1939 P. 4
ELLA JACOBSON Miss Ella Jacobson, 59, died late yesterday at the farm home on route 5, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., from the Gjerpen church, with burial in the church cemetery. Miss Jacobson was born on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids and always resided there. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Gjerpen church. Survivors are a brother, Julius, on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Cornelius Knutson of Frederic, Wis. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Wednesday evening until Thursday at 9 a.m., when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 4, 1940 P. 2
JOEL JACOBSON Joel Jacobson Passes Away This Morning Joel Arthur Jacobson, 36, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jacobson, residing on highway 31 near Jerpen died this morning at the family home. He was single and worked on the farm with his father. His parents are his only survivors. Burial will take place Monday at 1:30 from the home and at two from the Jerpen church. The remains will be removed to the home tomorrow from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 22, 1932 P. 10
JOSEPH JACOBSON (d. 1933) OLD RESIDENT OF CATO DIES Death Claims Joseph Jacobson After Long Illness Joseph Jacobson, 69, life-long resident of the Town of Cato, died at his farm home in that township at 9 a.m., today after a lingering illness. He was born in Cato May 30, 1864 and was married 40 years ago. The widow and one brother, Louis, of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids survive. A son, Joseph, died two years ago. The body will be removed from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei Funeral home to the residence Monday at 9 a.m. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., at the residence and at 2 o'clock at the Gjerpen Lutheran church. The Rev. E. A. Fretheim will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 2, 1933 P. 10
JULIUS T. JACOBSON Julius T. Jacobson, 82, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Jacobson was born Jan. 17, 1892, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Andrew and Julius Madson Jacobson. He attended Manitowoc Rapids School and was a farmer all his life. He was a member of Manitowoc Eagles Aerie 706 and Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alma Knutson, and two nephews, Wesley Knutson, of Milwaukee and Archie Knutson, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the church after 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Christianson Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, November 1, 1974 P. 18
LEWIE JACOBSON L. JACOBSON DIES TODAY Manitowoc Rapids Farmer Will Be Buried On Monday Louis Jacobson, 73, died at his home, Manitowoc Rapids, route 1, early this morning following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be made in the Gjerpen cemetery. The body will lie at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Saturday noon to the time of the services. Sunday the body may be viewed from 1 p.m. on. Mr. Jacobson was born December 28, 1862 in the town of Cato. He ?????? in this county all of his life. In 1894 he was married to Mary Mathieson, who died in 1933. One son, Arthur, and a daughter, Linda, both at home, survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 10, 1936 P. 9
LILLIAN JACOBSON The funeral of Lillian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jacobson who died yesterday at the age of 13, will be held at Jerpen church tomorrow. Deceased was born at Rapids March 7, 1902, and had always made her home there. Death was due to rheumatism which affected the heart. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 01, 1915, Page 3 (NOTE: Lewis and Mary Jacobsen are on the 1900 Manitowoc Rapids census. This obit places Lillian in this cemetery.) ********* DIED At the home of her parents at Manitowoc Rapids, Lillian, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jacobson. She was born March 7, 1902 and died Aug. 30, 1915. “We mourn for loved ones gone before, As if the parting were for aye, Yet in the atmosphere of God, Love knows no parting or decay.” Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 04, 1915, Page 5
MARY JACOBSON MRS. JACOBSEN(sic) DIES AT HOME Life-Long Resident of County Expires At Rapids Mrs. Louis Jacobson, 67, died last night at the home on Route 1, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Mathiesen was born in this county in 1865. She was married in 1894 to Louis Jacobson, who survives with two children, Lynda and Arthur on the home farm, five sisters, Mrs. Louise Smith, California, Mrs. Tillie Schaffer, Minnesota, Mrs. Gusta Anderson and Mrs. Amelia Bremer, Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Lean Klusmeier, Minnesota, and three brothers, George of Windou, Minn., John of California, and Louis of Rapids. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in the Gjerpen cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the funeral home up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 16, 1933 P. 2
META JESKE Mrs. Meta Jeske, 80, of Valders, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Jeske, nee Meta Kattreh, was born Nov. 20, 1896, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Laundua Kattreh. She attended Valders Schools and was a housewife. She was married to Theodore Jeske Oct. 10, 1917, in the Town of Cato. He preceded her in death Jan. 19, 1956. Mrs. Jeske was a member of Valders Senior Citizens, Faith Lutheran Church, American Lutheran Church and Women and Valders Homemakers. Survivors include three sons, Ronald and Theodore, of Manitowoc and Philip, of Clintonville, four daughters, Mrs. Ted (Lucy) Schroeder and Mrs. Donald (Eunice) Bastian, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Edwin (Helen) Griffin, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Randolph (Leona) Harrison, of Rockford, Ill., 27 grandchildren. Two sisters and two half brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church from noon Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, December 18, 1976 P. 1
THEODORE JESKE Theodore Jeske, 73 (photo), of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral plans are incomplete awaiting arrival of a son, Philip, with the U.S. Air Force in Japan. He is flying home to attend the rites. Mr. Jeske was born in Poland, May 8, 1882, and came to this country in 1904. He located in Manitowoc County in 1914 and Oct. 10, 1917, married Miss Meta Kattreh in Valders. They located on a farm in the town of Cato. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Theodore Schroeder and Mrs. Donald Bastian of Manitowoc, Mrs. Edwin Griffen of Cato and Mrs. Randy Harrison of Cato and Mrs. Randy Harrison of Chicago; three sons, Ronald of Manitowoc, Theodore Jr., on the homestead farm and Philip with the Air Force in Japan; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral plans will be announced by the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 20, 1956 P. 13
ANTON JOHNSON Anton C. Johnson, 87, died Friday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anton Olson, of route 4, Manitowoc following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Gjerpen Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born in 1867 in Manitowoc Rapids and in 1913 married Miss Emma Wrolson who preceded him in death two years ago. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Olson; two nieces, Mrs. Hubert Harder of route 4, Manitowoc and Mrs. Abner Halverson, of route 1, Cato; and a nephew, Donald Wrolson of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 23, 1944 P. 16
EMMA JOHNSON Mrs. Anton Johnson, 72, lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital. She was moved there after being taken ill on the farm home on route 4, Manitowoc, in Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, nee Emma Wrolson, was born at Manitowoc Rapids in 1870 and in 1913 was married to Anton Johnson. They located on the homestead farm. Survivors are the widower; brother, Oscar, of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. H. Halverson, of Manitowoc Rapids. The body may be viewed after seven o'clock tonight at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 19, 1942 P. 2
GURINA JOHNSON The Angel of Death has again entered in the midst of our community. At 6 o’clock Sunday evening Mrs. Gurina Johnson, aged 84, widow of the late J.P. Johnson and a pioneer resident of this county, answered the summons of death due to infirmities of old age. Up to her last illness, which was a duration of but three weeks, she has enjoyed robust health. The decedent was a devoted Christian and although death was not unexpected, her absence will be deeply deplored in this community. Mrs. Johnson was born in Gjerpen, Norway, April 4, 1831, and with her parents came to America at the age of 15. Two years later she was married to J.P. Johnson and with her husband made their home at Milwaukee for several years, and later settled on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids, where she resided up to a few years ago. Mr. Johnson, a civil war veteran, has been dead for the past forty years. Besides two daughters, Mathilda and Mrs. O.P. Hansen, widow of the late O.P. Hanson, one brother, Thor Larson of the state of Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. Anne Balstad of Madsen Station and Mrs. Lars Erickson of Chicago, survive. Six grandchildren also survive, being Oscar, Isabell, Amanda, Elma, Albert and Alvin Hanson, all of whom besides the children, were at the bedside when she breathed her last. L.J. Anderson, George Anderson and County Treasurer Theodore Anderson, all of this city, are nephews of the deceased. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.P. Hanson, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment at Jerpen church, of which deceased was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 09, 1915, Page 4
GUSTAV JOMEN DEATH TAKES CASE TO HIGHER COURT. Gustave Jomen, Defendant in Criminal Action, Appears Before High Tribunal. FEW DAYS BEFORE THE TRIAL Liberty Farmer, Who Was To Have Been Arraigned In Circuit Court, Dies of Typhoid Fever Death intervening hand freed an accused man from the infamy of standing trail on a criminal charge before the earthly courts and carried the case to the higher tribunal, presided over by the Infinite Judge. Gustave Jomen, a Liberty farmer, being the released one. Jomen was to have been tried at this term of Circuit Court, the case being the first on the criminal calendar, but Death claimed him and his innocence or guilt has already been determined in the court from whose decision there is no appeal. Jomen was arrested last March upon complaint of a fourteen-year old girl and who arraigned in Municipal Court entered a plea of not guilty, being bound over to Circuit Court in $500 bond, which he was able to furnish and was allowed his liberty. The crime alleged was most heinous and considerable feeling prevailed at Liberty where both parties resided. On his release from custody Jomen returned home and has since stoutly maintained his innocence of the charge against him. He was anxious to have the case come to trial and was preparing to appear, when taken ill. A cold contracted, developed serious illness and typhoid fever set in claiming the life of the patient Sunday night. The funeral took place at Liberty Wednesday afternoon. Jomen was a man of 38 years of age and, until the time of accusation against him, bore an excellent reputation. During his illness he was constant in denials of any connection with the case and to friends asserted, with his dying breath, that he was innocent. The complaining witness against Jomen was Alma Larson, daughter of a farmer, who resides in the neighborhood. Jomen was unmarried. Whatever question may have existed as to the innocence or guilt of the accused is in longer open for judgment. If guilty retribution has overtaken him without the interference of temporal courts; if innocent, he has been vindicated by his maker and earthly judgment need not pronounced. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 18, 1901, p. 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901: 38-yr. old Gustav Jomen, a farmer in Town Liberty, died Sun. of typhus. Jomen was facing serious charges in the upcoming court session.
KNUT JOMEN Knut Jomen, one of the oldest settlers of Clarks Mills died after an illness of one day and the funeral was held at Clarks Mills this afternoon, largely attended. Mr. Jomen who was past 74 years of age, contracted a severe cold and was forced to take to his bed early in the week and with in 24 hours had passed away. He had resided at Clarks Mills since 1855. A widow and step daughter survive to mourn his death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 30, 1911 P.1 ******** (NOTE: This is the only cemetery in Cato twp. with the surname of Jomen. I put this here so it would be easy to find.)
T. KNUDSON From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903: Thurs. last week of 72-yr. old Jessen Knudson of general debility. He had formerly lived near Heins Mill, but was a resident of Manitowoc for the past several years. He leaves 5 children. The funeral took place Sat. in Jerpen.
CORNELIUS KNUTSEN Cornelius G. Knutsen, 72, Cato farmer, died Monday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church, the Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutsen was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and accompanied his parents to Escanaba, Mich. Later he located at Frederic, Wis. In 1930 he married Miss Alma Jacobson. In 1942 he returned to Manitowoc County to purchase a farm in Cato. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Wesley and Archie on the home farm; and a brother, Gustave of Frederic. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 6, 1952 P. 2
RANDA KNUTSEN PIONEER OF CITY DIES AT AGE OF 84 YRS Mrs. Miranda Knutzen Came Here in Days When City Was Young Mrs. Miranda Knutson, widow of the late Tosten Knutson and a pioneer resident of the city, died at the hospital early today at the advanced age of 85 years having been born in 1831. Mrs. Knutson’s death was hastened by an accident of which she was the victim several weeks ago when in falling at her home she suffered a fracture of her hip. Decedent was born in Norway and came here with her husband in pioneer days. Two sons, Ole Knutson, this city and Knut of Minneapolis, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Winkleman, Silver Lake and Mrs. J. Gross of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Ole Knutson, 729 South Twentieth street, at 12:30 Wednesday, with interment at Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 23, 1915, Page 1
EDWIN KNUTSON Edwin A. Knutson, 82, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born Jan. 20, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Knut Olaf and Marne Karine Aslakson Knutson. He was educated at Madson School, Gjerpen, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Short course in Agriculture and also the Academy of Wittenberg. He farmed and had been employed at the Manitowoc Herald Times for 28 years. He married Clara Skatrud April 28, 1914, at Valders West Church. Mr. Knutson served as treasurer of the Town of Cato for several years, secretary of the Guernsey Breeders Assn., superintendent of the Cattle Dept. at the Manitowoc County Fair, and served on the Madson School Board. He was also trustee and treasurer of Gjerpen Church, and served as the church sexton for many years. Mr. Knutson was also on the board of trustees of the Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery Assn. and the church financial committee. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alton of Valders; four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Dorothy) Kloster of Valders, Mrs. Harold (Myrtle) Anderson of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Gordon (Ellen) Johnson and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Pokorsky of Manitowoc; a brother, N. Theodore of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. clarence (Agnes) Pederson of Valders; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1971
K. OLOF KNUTSON PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN CITY Stricken almost without warning, Knut Olof Knutson, pioneer of the county, died yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, aged 67. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home and interment will be at Jerpen. Mr. Knutson, whose death was due to heart failure, was born in Christiania, Norway, August 24, 1853, and came here with his parents as a babe in arms. The family located at Gibson, where Mr. Knutson resided until 1896, when he removed to this city and later purchased a farm in Jerpen, remaining there until 1914. Mr. Knutson was prominent in communities where he made his home and served in a number of official capacities with credit. He was held in high regard by all who knew him as a man of highest integrity. Besides his wife Mr. Knutson is survived by two sons, Theodore of Chicago and Edwin of Jerpen, and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Peterson of Jerpen. One brother, Benj. of Gibson, and seven grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 3, 1920 P. 8
MARIE KULNICK Mrs. Charles Kulnick, 41, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a month's illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Lorin Espaland, interne, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kulnick was born March 8, 1919, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Almer and the late Alma Tkompson Halverson. She was married to Mr. Kulnick June 9, 1945, at Gjerpen Church and the couple settled in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, father, brother, Herman of Rt. 1, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Eberhardt and Mrs. Harry Eberhardt of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth Busse of the Town of Cato; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1960 (Note: The tombstone b. date is a year off from the one in the obituary)
RICHARD KULNICK SMALL SON OF RAPIDS FARMER KICKED TO DEATH BY HORSES IN PASTURE A pall of sadness has come over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kulnick, town of Rapids residents, and the sympathy of numerous friends and acquaintances will be extended to them because of the untimely death of their three and a half year old son, Richard, who on Sunday, while having wandered into the pasture was kicked to death by one of the horses. The little fellow had been in the house playing about the kitchen and was suddenly missed by his parents. They instituted a search and were horrified to find him lying unconscious in the field adjacent to the farm home with blood streaming from a wound in the head evidently having been inflicted by one of the horses in the field. There were still signs of life and the boy was rushed to the hospital in an automobile but it was impossible to save his life and he died two hours after being brought to the institution. Mr. and Mrs. Kulnick reside on the River road six miles west of the city. They express the belief that the boy, who was not afraid of the horses, made his way through the fence into the pasture and then in play chased one of the animals which turned and kicked him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 10, 1917, Page 1
EUGENE V. LARSON Eugene V. Larson, 57, of 3910 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died at his residence. Memorial services will be 8:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Jerpin Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside rites accorded by Amvets Post No 99. Cremation will take place prior to memorial services. Mr. Larson was born Dec. 26, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Hiram Larson and Clara Cisler Larson. He attended schools at Manitowoc. He entered military services in April of 1943 with the Army Air Force Military Police and was discharged in 1944. He married Elizabeth Wetenkamp April 6, 1945, at Manitowoc. Mr. Larson was an operator engineer, retiring in 1980. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home Monday from 7 p.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, March 26, 1982
HIRAM A. LARSON Hiram Larson, 75, of Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born Jan. 11, 1898, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Osman and Mary Jenson Larson. He was captain of the Manitowoc Fire Department from Sept. 23, 1918, until his retirement Dec. 31, 1941. He married Clara Cisler at Gjerpen, locating at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son, Eugene, of Manitowoc, a brother, Louis, of Rockwood; a sister, Mrs. George (Henrietta) Denk, of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Wis. January 27, 1973
INGA O. LARSON Mrs. Oscar Larson, 85,of 2503 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Oson will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Manitowoc County. Mrs. Larson, nee Inga O. Hanson, was born Nov. 25, 1886, in Manitowoc county, daughter of the late Ole and Caroline Findal Hanson. She was married to Oscar Larson Sept. 1, 1909, at Gjerpen. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato until 1936 when they moved to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July 7, 1957. Mrs. Larson was a member of the American Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include five sons, Ralph of Oshkosh, Grant, Donald, Reuben and Harlan of Manitowoc, four daughters, Mrs. Harland (Marie) Krueger of Rt. 1 Kiel, Mrs. Harry (Gladys) Bull of Manitowoc, Edna Larson of Texas and Mrs. Burnett (Ida) Benson of Portland, Ore., 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Two daughters, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a great grandson, a great granddaughter, seven sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1972
LAURA LARSON (d. 1931) LAURA LARSON, 68, PASSES AWAY Sunday AT HOMESTEAD FARM Miss Laura Larson, 68, passed away on Sunday at the homestead farm on the River road in the town of Cato. The deceased was a daughter of Christian Larson, deceased, and was born on the homestead July 5, 1863. The farm is now conducted by a brother, Hiram. Two sisters, Mrs. Christ Larson, Manitowoc, and Mrs. M.R. Madson, Chicago, and a brother, Hiram, survive. Burial will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen church, with Rev. E.R. Freitheim officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 10, 1931 P.2 ******** [7/5/1863 - 8/9/1931]
RUTH JANETTE LARSON MADSEN GIRL, 15, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HERE, DIES SUDDENLY FROM ATTACK OF HEART FAILURE Christmas was saddened in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.K Larsen, R.4, this city, by the sudden death of their daughter, Ruth, aged 15. Miss Larsen died Christmas morning as result of an attack of heart trouble. She had not been ill and her death came without warning while she was planning with the family pleasures for the holiday season. The young girl had been a student at the Manitowoc high school and had a host of young friends here. The funeral was held yesterday from Jerpen church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 29, 1917, Page 7
HERMAN LOOS Herman Loos Dies Suddenly at Home Death attributed to a heart stroke, came to Herman Loos, 60, at his farm home in Cato township Monday morning. He died on the porch of his home, after coming from morning chores in the barn. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Berge funeral home at Valders. Born January 19, 1889 in Schleswig township, Mr. Loos has lived all of his life in this vicinity. He married Miss Sophia Cummings of Liberty in June of 1914. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include his son and three sisters. They are Mrs. John Mertz, Chilton; Mrs. Joseph Baumgartner and Mrs. George ?oessl of St. Nazlanz.
SOPHIA LOOS Mrs. Herman Loos In spite of a determined fight against great odds, Mrs. Herman Loos, 35, of Valders succumbed to death at 10:45 Sunday morning at her home. Every medical aid was used to combat the effects of a few weeks illness of pleural pneumonia and for a time it was hoped she would recover. Though her condition was known to be critical, friends had held out hope for her recovery and announcement of her death came as a great shock. Mrs. Loos was 35 years of age having been born July 1, 1891 in Liberty. Before her marriage of 12 years ago she was Miss Sophia Commings. She leaves her husband, one 17th (sic) month old son, Billie, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Commings who made her home with her. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Gust Rusch of Liberty, Mrs. Charles Pleuss of Rapids, Mrs. Herman Vetter and Mrs. Henry Jonas of Manitowoc, four brothers, Louis Commings of Manitowoc, John of Sheboygan, Fred of Detroit and William Commings of Liberty. One sister, Mrs. Charles Geirz(?) died 17 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon at the home and later at the Liberty church, Rev. Hensel officiating. Burial will be at the Liberty cemetery. Mrs. Loos was a member of the Progressive Club and the Ladies Aid society at Valders where she was widely known. No newspaper named, but Sunday December 12, 1926 on top of obit)
ANNE GURINE MADSON From Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1903: Death Fri. in Jerpen of 85 yr. old Mrs. Ole Madson of old age debility. The funeral was held Saturday. ******* HAD LIVED A LONG TIME. Mrs. Ole Madson Dies at Jerpen at Age of 85 years. Death's messenger has summoned another of the county to eternal rest, the demise of Mrs. Ole Madson occurring at her home in Jerpen Friday. Decedent was 85 years of age and death was due to a general decline. She was a native of Gerpen, Norway and came here in early life and had remained in the vicinity of Jerpen for nearly half a century. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Halvor Peterson, of this city, both of whom attended the funeral which was held at Jerpen this afternoon with Rev. Alfson, officiating. Mrs. Madson had a wide circle of friends in the city, especially among the older residents and her death will be a sorrow to them. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 17, 1903 P.1
GUNDER MADSON From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896: Death in Town Cato, on Sat., of Gunder Madson, father of M.G. Madson, the president of the M.G. Madson Seed Company here in Manitowoc. The deceased was 77 yrs. of age.
HANS MADSON From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1907: Death in Town Cato on Saturday of Hans Madson, one of the oldest settlers in our county. Mr. Madson was born 30 Oct. 1829 in Norway and came to America in 1847. In 1849 he settled in Cato where he has remained. During the war he served with the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. The funeral was held Tuesday.
MADS G. MADSON MADSON SEED FIRM FOUNGER DIES IN CITY Bronchial Pneumonia Fatal to M.G. Madson, 89; Funeral To Be Held Friday M.G. Madson, 89, founder of the M.G. Madson Seed company, whose trade extended throughout the United States and Canada, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theodore Anderson, 1813 Michigan avenue. Death was due to bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Madson homestead in Cato, now occupied by a son, Walter, and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiating. Interment will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Began As Farmer Mr. Madson was born in Cato in 1849. He was the first child baptized in the Gjerpen settlement. He took up farming when a young man. In 1879, when grain prices began to sag, Mr. Madson looked about for a new activity. He started seed growing on a limited scale in 1880 and later went into the commission seed business carrying on the work at the farm. In the fall of 1892 the business had grown to such an extent it was moved to Manitowoc and incorporated as the M.G. Madson Seed company. Offices and warehouses were built on Commercial street. Associated with him in the enterprise was the late Cornelius Madson of this city. The business was incorportated and soon expanded until salesmen covered all sections of the country. In 1919 the business was sold and Mr. Mason continued to make his residence on the homestead near Madson station. Mr. and Mrs. Madson erected a new home on the farm. In 1873 Mr. Madson married Miss Margaret Isaacson. In 1933 the couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Madson died in 1937. Survivors are a son, Walter, of Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Anderson and Mrs. Reinhold Baruth of this city; and six grandchildren. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and will be moved to the Madson homestead Wednesday at 4 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1939 P. 2
MARGARETHE MADSON Mrs. M.G. Madson, 86, a resident of the county nearly 70 years, died Friday at the homestead in Cato, near Madson station. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the home and at 2:30 o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Madson, nee Inga Margaret Isaacson, was born in Gjerpen, Norway in 1851 and came to this county in 1869. She was married to M.G. Madson in 1873. At that time Gjerpen in this county was a struggling community and settlers toiled with difficulty to build up their homes. Mr. Madson later engaged in the seed business and in 1892 the business was removed from the farm to Manitowoc, and incorporated under the name of M.G. Madson Seed company. Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Madson retired and have been living in a small cottage on the homestead property. In February, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Madson observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Mrs. Madson was a charter member of the Gjerpen Ladies Aid society. Survivors are the widower; a son, Walter, Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Anderson and Mrs. Reinhold Baruth, both of this city; a brother, Lars Isaacson, Norway; and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1937 P. 4
MELVIN MADSON Christian Melvin Madson, 78, who lived with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Kunz, 518 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of the Frazier Mortuary in Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. M.O. Dale of the Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery. Madson was born July 5, 1874, in the town of Cato, and farmer until his retirement eight years ago. He was married in 1901 to the former Marie Halverson, who preceded him in death 50 years ago. For the past three years Madson has been residing with his daughter. Survivors are the daughter, six sisters, Mrs. Belle Nelson of Cato, Mrs. Hannah Knutson of Valders, Mrs. A.C. Thompson of Gilman, Wis., Mrs. Alma Christenson and Miss Laura Madson of Valders, two brothers, Alfred Madson of Cato and the Rev. N.A. Madson of Mankato, Minn., and one grandchild. Madson served the town of Cato as town treasurer and town assessor, and was on the county jury commission for 20 years. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1953 P. 17
NELIA MASON Mrs. Nelia Mason, 97, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Mason, nee Nelia Hanson, was born July 29, 1875, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Ole and Caroline Findall Hanson. She was married to Peter Mason July 3, 1901, at Gjerpen. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1948. She was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church and its women's organizations. Survivors include three sons, Orin, of Whitewater, Raymond, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Harvey, of Thorp; a sister, Mrs. Inga Larson, of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, four brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1972
LEWIS MATHIESEN Lewis Matheson(sic), 76, of route 1, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died today at the farm home, five miles west of the city, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. M.O. Dale officiating. Interment will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Mr. Matheson was born on the present homestead farm in 1866. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, John, of California, and George of Windom, Minn.; four sisters, Mrs. Augusta Anderson, of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Amelia Bremer, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lena Klusmeyer, of Waukesha, and Mrs. Louisa Smith of California The body may be viewed Saturday after 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 2, 1943 P. 2
LARS MATHISEN From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908: Death Tuesday in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Lars Mathieson at the advanced age of almost 94 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nels Anderson. Mr. Mathieson, who came to Manitowoc more than 55 years ago, was one of the earliest subscribers of Nord-Westen despite his Norwegian origin. Each autumn he came into our office and paid his renewal for another year. However, this year he wrote us a note instead that due to the fact that his eyesight had gotten so weak he couldn’t read anymore. When he made his regular visits and we congratulated him on his advanced age, he’d shake his head and say “It’s no great joy to be so old if one has comparatively good health. One finds himself alone, even though in the company of his children, because the old friends which understood him are all gone, and the new generation has its new ideas and new ideals.” We couldn’t prove him wrong and now he has gone to his rest. The funeral will be Saturday in Rapids.
THEODORE MO Theodore Moe, who died at his home at Clarks Mills, was a native of Norway and came to this country in 1870 settling in the state of Minnesota in Goodhue county. In 1889 he came to Clarks Mills and opened a shoe repair shop, a business which he had followed practically all of his life. He was 72 years of age and is survived by two sons and two daughters, Gustave at San Francisco, Martin at Mt. Horeb, this state, Mrs. Allen of Chilton and Mrs. Thone at Clarks Mills. The funeral was held Sunday with services at the Jerpen church. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 12, 1920, Page 3 ********* The funeral of Theodore Moe(sic), for forty-five years a resident of Clarks Mills, was held Sunday. He was 72 years of age and for years conducted a shoe repair shop. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Olaf Khon, of Clark's Mills. Manitowoc Herald News, March 8, 1920 P. 4
ELLEN NELSON From Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902: Death in Cato Thurs. of 72-yr. old Mrs. R. Nelson. The funeral was held Saturday. (Note: I believe this is Mrs. R. because of the age, d. date and township)
ENANDA SOPHIA NELSON From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905: Death Sun. of 26-yr. old Mrs. S.P. Nelson of Two Rivers, from appendicitis, in the residence of her sister here, Mrs. Peter Hanson. The funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen. ******** (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page Enanda Sophia (nee Christenson) Nelson)/Enanda daughter of Claus and Petria Christenson on adjacent lot)
GULIK NELSON WELL KNOWN CATO MAN IS DEAD, AGED 76 Gulick Nelson, a well known town of Cato man, died at his home on Rural Route No. 4 Saturday afternoon, pneumonia being the cause of death, though Mr. Nelson for several years past had been an invalid and for much of the time confined to his home. Mr. Nelson was a civil war veteran, having served nearly two years and being with General Sherman’s command on the historic march to the sea. Mr. Nelson served with Co. D, Sixteenth Wisconsin. Decedent was a native of Norway and came to Manitowoc county in 1850. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Alison of Wautoma and Miss Josephine, at home. One sister, Mrs. Nic Nelson? of Sawyer, also survive. The funeral will be held at Jerpen church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock Rev. Alfsen officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 15, 1915, Page 5
HELENA NELSON Mrs. K.A. Edwards, Mrs. Nels Johnson, Mrs. J.A. Schallenberger, of Chicago are at Valders today to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Helena Nelson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, November 11, 1915, Page 3 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Helena Nelson, aged 70, widow of the late Ole Nelson, took place last Thursday afternoon from the home of her daughter–in-law, Mrs. N.O. Nelson, with interment at the Gjerpen Norwegian Lutheran church. For some time past Mrs. Nelson had been ailing and on Friday last relatives were summoned to bid the final farewell. On Saturday morning the death call came. The deceased is survived by one son, Oscar, of the state of Washington, three daughters, Mrs. Pederson and Mrs. Holm of Tigerton, Wis., and Mrs. Knudson, N 9th St., Manitowoc, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 13, 1915, Page 3
SOREN NELSON WELL KNOWN TWO RIVERS MAN IS FOUND DEAD, BED Soren P. Nelson, 57, Victim of Heart Trouble, Known Here Soren P. Nelson, well known Two Rivers resident and stock keeper for the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. in that city was found dead in bed at his home this morning. He was 57 years of age and had resided at Two Rivers for 25 years or more. He was well known here. Heart failure is believed to have caused his death, which was discovered when investigation was made after Mr. Nelson had failed to appear at the Aluminum Goods office this morning. Mr. Nelson was alone at home, a sister who resides with him being absent from the city at the time on a visit to Sturgeon Bay. Mr. Nelson was widowed several years ago when his wife died. Mr. Nelson is a member of the Manitowoc chapter of the Masonic lodge and the Sheboygan commandery. He was secretary of the Two Rivers Modern Woodman and a member of the E.F.U. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 09, 1917, Page 1 ********* Burial of Soren P. Nelson of Two Rivers will take place in that city Sunday afternoon. Services will be conducted under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of which he was a member. Services will be conducted at 1 o’clock at the Grace Congregational church after which the funeral cortege will move by automobile to Valders where Mr. Nelson will be laid to rest. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 11, 1917, Page 3
OLE B. OLSEN Name: Olsen, Ole B. D.: 8/28/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 37 Yrs. B.P.: Norway D.P.: Tn. of Rapids Cem.: Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.300 ******* (Note: Bob Domagalski sent me one that was from p.2 v.3)
MARIT OLSON From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903: Death here Sun. of Mrs. Stephen Olson after a short illness. The deceased was born 15 Oct. 1828 in Valders, Norway, and came to America in 1852. She leaves 5 children. Her funeral was held yesterday.
RILEY OLSON From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900: A stroke took the life of Riley Olson in Clarks Mills on Fri. Mr. Olson, widely known resident of our county, was born 55 yrs. ago in Valders, Norway, came to America and to Manitowoc County as a child and has lived here ever since. He allied himself with the Republican Party and has filled several offices. At the time of his death he was postmaster of Clarks Mills. He is survived only by a 14-yr. old daughter, his wife having preceded in death several years ago. The funeral was held Sun.
SALVE OSUESON From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1905: Death of 75-yr. old Samuel Olufsen, a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the local G.A.R. Post, died Tues. last week at his home in Town Manitowoc Rapids. (Note: Death index indicates this is the same person)
HANNAH OSULSON DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN MADSEN WOMAN Mrs. Thomas Osulson, a well known resident of Madsen, died at her home there yesterday at the age of 40 years, death following an illness of some days. Decedent is survived by her husband, father, E. Halverson, one sister, Mrs. M. Udenby, of Manvel, N.D.; and one brother, Joseph Halverson, of Clarks Mills. The funeral will probably be held ????? afternoon from the Jerpen ?????. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 24, 1916 P.8 (Note: She is the wife of Thomas on the 1900 census. The date may have been misread on the tombstone)
IVER PAULSON From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death Sat., after a long illness, of Manitowoc Rapids resident Iver Paulson at age 77. The deceased, who was born in Norway, came to Manitowoc County at the beginning of the 50's. He leaves 6 children.
MARIE PAULSON DEATH TAKES WELL KNOWN CATO WOMAN Mrs. J.E. Paulson, succumbs to Illness of Several Weeks Mrs. J.E. Paulson, a well known resident of the town of Cato, died at her home there Wednesday night, aged 43. Mrs. Paulson had been ailing since early winter, a cold ?????g developed complications that cuased her death. Mrs. Paulson was a daughter of Peter Peterson, of Liberty, and was born in that town. Besides her husband, three children, Walter, Myrtle and Ralph survive. Her aged father also survives. Funeral services will be held from the late home at 1:30 Friday afternoon, the Rev. Alfson officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 27, 1916 P.1 ********* Miss Pauline Paulson and Norman Paulson returned to Chicago after attending the funeral of Mr. (sic) J.E. Paulson Friday afternoon. Mrs. J.E. Paulson is survived by two brothers, Nels Peterson of Liberty, and Peter Peterson of this city, and also two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Madson, and Louise Peterson, both of Madson Station. The funeral was from the Paulson home and the services were read by Rev. Alfson, Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 1, 1916 P.3
PEARL PEDERSON Mrs. Pearl A. Pederson, 86, of Rt. 1 cato, died Monday evening at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Pederson, nee Pearl Fehring, was born Dec. 1, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Emil and Althea Jackson Fehring. She was graduated from West Side High School in 1907 and was a teacher in rural Antigo schools, Madison School and River Bend School at Clarks Mills. She was married to A. Cornelius Pederson Sept. 8, 1913, in Indiana. She was former clerk of Madsen School, past president of Gjerpen Ladies Aid and former leader of Jolly Workers 4-H Club for 16 years. Survivors include two sons, Arndt, of Rt. 1, Cato and Russell, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Norbert (Violet) Kustka, of Rt. 1, Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Olive Watts, of Oak Lawn, Ill., Mrs. Ruth Ashton, of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Edna Laake, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Viola Caine, of Chicago, Ill., nine grandchidlren and three great grandchildren. Her husband, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 23, 1976 P.3 ******** (Dec 01, 1889/Nov 1976/SSDI)
NELS PETE PETERSEN N.P. PETERSEN DEATH Sunday Route 1 Resident Lived In The County 39 Years Niles(sic) Peter Peterson, 70, a resident of Manitowoc Route 1 for the last 39 years, died Sunday at his home. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home this evening and until the hour of the funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the funeral home and at 2:30 at the Gjerpen church. The Rev. E.A. Fretheim will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Petersen was a farmer. He was born in Denmark but came to the United States when a young boy. He was married 43 years ago and for the last 39 years, the couple resided in this county. Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Madson, town of Cato, and Mrs. Walter Vetter, city, one son, Elmer, of Hartland; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Nelsen and Mrs. Jens Rassmussen, both of Hartland, and one brother, Martin, of Hartland. He also leaves eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 23, 1933 P.2
ANNA ERICKSON RIIS DEATH FAST DEPLETING RANKS. Mrs. Andrew Riss (sic), Another Pioneer Settler, Dead at Jerpen. With the death of Mrs. Anna Riss, wife of Andrew Riss, at Jerpen Saturday evening Manitowoc county loses another of its pioneers. Mrs. Riss was ill but one short week and death was due in a complication of internal troubles. Deceased was born in Norway, December 24, 1823 and was married to the husband, who with three children still survives her, in 1853. Four years later the family immigrated to this country and immediately took up their residence in this county, residing continuously in the home where the death occurred Saturday. The death comes as a sad blow as Mrs. Riss had been in good health until but a short time ago and great preparations had been made for the celebration of the golden anniversary of the couple's wedding which would have taken place this fall. Beside the husband the three children who survive her are Mrs. M. Sullivan and Mrs. T. Johnson, of Jerpen and Mrs. K. Jome, of Door County. The funeral will take place from the Jerpen church Wednesday, Rev. Alfsen officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 15, 1903 P.1
BIRTHE ROBLE Name: Roble, Birthe D.: 1/12/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 25 Yrs. B.P.: Tn. Cato D.P.: Claybank Cem.: Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Erik Ericson Roble M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.300 (Note: I think this should probably be Robley.) (Bob Domagalski sent me the record from v.2 p.32)
CARL ANTON ROBLEY Death Record: Vol.23, Page 526 Deceased: Carl Anton Robley Date of Death: January 21, 1928 at 10 A.M. Place of Death: Manitowoc - Cato Male White Date Of Birth: --- In Town of Cato Age at Death: 57 Yrs. 8 Dys. Single Father: Peter K. Robley Mother: Engeborg Astad Occupation: Barber Cause of Death: Apoplexy Pronounced By: W. A. Rauch, M.D., Valders Place of Burial: Jerpen Cem., Jan 24, 1928 Undertaker: Otto G. Berge, Valders Registrar: L. W. Pivonka, 1-23-28
CLARA SABINA ROBLEY Death Record: Vol. 6, Page 308 # 554 Deceased: Clara Sabina Robley Date of Death: November 10, 1900 Place of Death: Town Cato Female White Date of Birth: June 4, 1882, in Wisconsin Age at Death: 18 Yrs. 5 Mos. 6 Dys. Single Father: Peter K. Robley - Norway Mother: Ingaborg Robley - Norway Occupation: Domestic Cause of Death: Consumption - Duration 5 Months Place of Burial: Jerpen (Now Gjerpen) Undertaker: Otto Berge
INGEBORG ROBLEY (also Ingabor) Death Record: Vol. 15, Page 470 Deceased: Ingabor Robley Date of Death: April 1, 1918 Place of Death: Manitowoc County, Cato Township, Clarks Mills Female White Date of Birth: March 6, 1843 - Norway Age at Death: 75 Yrs. 25 Days Single or Married: ----- Father: Knut Skogsta - Norway Mother: Marit Austo - Norway Occupation: Housewife Cause of Death: Endocoites Pronounced By: J. Gregory, M. D. - Valders Place of Burial: Jerpen Cem., Cato Township Undertaker: Otto Berge - Valders Registrar: George Rusch ********* The funeral of Mrs. P. Robely of Valders was held at Jerpens Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 05, 1918, Page 2
INGRID ROBLEY Name: Roble, Ingrid D.: 9/17/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 48 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Tn. Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: Erik E. Roble F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.320
JULIA ROBLEY Death Record: Vol 21, Page 405 Deceased: Julia Robley Date of Death: February 6, 1925 At 4 P.M. Place of Death: Manitowoc County, Valders Female White Date of Birth: --- Age at Death: 69 Yrs. 11 Mos. 7 Days Married Spouse: Albert G. Robley Father: Jager Tollefson - Norway Mother: Nearih Uelson - Norway Occupation: Housewife Cause of Death: Senility - Myocarditis - Arteriosclerosis Pronounced By: W.A. Rauch, M.D. Valders Place of Burial: Jerpen Cem. Cato 2-9-25 Registrar: T.P.Isselmann Informant: Albert E. Robley - Valders
MARIA ROBLEY (Hannah Marie Robley) Death Record: Vol. 6. Page 307 # 552 Deceased: Hannah Marie Robley Date of Death: October 12, 1900 Place of Death: Clarks Mills Female White Date of Birth: June 15, 1876 Age at Death: 24 Yrs. 3 Mos. 27 Dys. Single Father: Peter K. Robley, Born in Norway Mother: Ingaborg Robley, Born in Norway Occupation: Servant Cause of Death: Consumption - Duration 1 1/2 Years. Place of Burial: Jerpen (Note: Now Spelled Gjerpen) Undertaker: Otto Berge
MARTIN S. ROBLEY DEATH RECORD: VOL. 7, PAGE 36 #39 Deceased: Martin Severin Robley Date of Death: December 3, 1901 Place of Death: Clarks Mills, Town of Cato Male White Date of Birth: September 10, 1877 - Wisconsin Age at Death: 24 Yrs. 2 Mos. 3 Dys. Single Father: Peter Robley - Norway Mother: Ingaborg Robley - Norway Occupation: Laborer Cause of Death: Consumption - Cataurh (?) Of Stomach Duration 2 Yrs. Place of Burial: Jerpen Undertaker: Otto G. Berge
ROYAL ROBLEY Death Record: Vol 19, Page 589 Deceased: Royal Sauralin Robley Date of Death: December 20, 1922 At 6 A.M. Place of Death: Manitowoc County, Town Of Cato Male White Date of Birth: ---- Age at Death: 1 Mon. 30 Days Single or Married: Infant Father: Peter Herman Robley - Wisconsin Mother: Telina Thone - Wisconsin Cause of Death: Pneumonia Pronounced By: T. Gregory, M.D. - Valders Place of Burial: Jerpen Cem. Cato, 12-22-22 Undertaker: Otto G. Berge - Valders Registrar: Dave Morgan, 12-22-22
SUSAN ANN SKEELS Susan Ann Skeels, age 51, of 1236 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at her residence. She was born on July 1, 1956, in Manitowoc, daughter of Robert E. and Joan C. Madson Skeels. Susan attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1974 from Lincoln High School. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc for two years and transferred to UW-Oshkosh where she graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Susan worked around the country in the nursing field for her entire life and also was employed at the J.C. Penney store in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Susan was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Juel (Janet) Madson; paternal grandparents: Harold (Gwen) Skeels; special uncle: Jay Madson; special friend, Glen. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas Dunham will officiate. Burial will take place at Gjerpen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Susan's name. Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Skeels family. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2007
ARLENE SONNENBURG Arlene M. Sonnenburg, age 92, currently residing at 3600 Woodman Drive, Appleton, formerly of Manitowoc, died early on Friday morning, Dec. 14, 2007, at her residence. Arlene was born on Sept. 30, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Severt and Margaret (Knutson) Terkelson. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On Dec. 16, 1933, she married Maurice Goehring at Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Valders. He preceded her in death in June of 1978. In September of 1985, she married Marvin Sonnenburg at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. He preceded her in death in April of 1994. She was active in many church and community organizations. Arlene was also employed part-time for many years, at the Book & Gift Shop in Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother and sister- in-law; one son-in-law; one daughter-in-law; one grandson; and one sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders. Presiding at the service will be the Revs. Melissa Maltman and Wendy Wirth-Brock, with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, 202 Liberty St., Valders. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, from 10 a.m., until the time of service at 11 am. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Theda Hospice Care for their care and compassion, shown towards Arlene and her family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, and Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 15, 2007
HILDA CAROLINE TERKELSEN Name: Terkelson, Hilda Caroline D.: 8/7/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. B.P.: D.P.: Manitowoc Rapids Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Syvert Terkelsen M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.319 (Note: The death date and age do not match up with this Hilda but cem. #2 is the only one with this surname. It's possible the d. date on the record was mis-read)
INGEBORG TOLLEFSON Mrs. Gunder Tolafson(sic), an aged resident of the village, passed away at her home after a few months’ illness. She is survived by her husband and an adopted daughter. The funeral was held Wednesday with burial at Jerpen, Rev. Alfson officiated. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 08, 1917, Page 4
RANDI TOLLEFSON From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: Death last week in Town Cato of Mrs. Randi Tolefson of old age debility. The deceased was born in Norway in 1818 and came to Manitowoc County over 50 years ago. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago. She is survived by 6 children, 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral was held Sunday in Jerpen.
ANNE TORJUSEN From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1901: Mrs. Aanun Torrison has died in Manitowoc Rapids at the age of 80. The deceased, who was born in Norway but who has lived in our county since 1848, leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Sun. in Jerpen.
KNUT VROLSON From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1906: Death Saturday at the advanced age of 88 of Kund Vrolson, well-known resident of Branch, of old age debility. He leaves several children. The funeral was Tuesday in Jerpen.