ENGER ANDERSON From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909: After a week of unconsciousness, Mrs. O. Anderson died Sunday morning at the residence of her son-in-law, Charles Fehrmann in Newton. She was the mother of Messrs. L.J. and Theodor Anderson here. The deceased, who was 76, came to Wisconsin in 1846 with her parents from their Norwegian homeland. She married in Milwaukee with Mr. O. Anderson, and following his death 8 years ago she moved to Manitowoc County. She is survived by 6 children. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Jerpen.
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.)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, March 26, 1982
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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)
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.
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.)
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
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
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)
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.