EDWARD J. LADWIG Edward Ladwig, Veteran Police Officer: Is Dead 62 Year Old Night Chief Dies While Riding In Bus Last Evening Assistant Police Chief Edward J. Ladwig, member of the department for 28 years, died suddenly of a heat attack early Tuesday evening in a city bus while en-route to the police station to take charge of the night force. He was 62. The assistant chief, who boarded the bus at Wisconsin avenue and North 13th street shortly before 5:30 o’clock, collapsed suddenly in his seat in sight of a number of passengers on the bus. Ivan Schroeder, the driver, stopped the bus at Waldo boulevard and 18th street and Dr. F. E. Turgasen and the city ambulance were summoned. The doctor pronounced Mr. Ladwig dead after a brief examination. Death of Assistant Chief Ladwig occurred within three days of the 29th anniversary of joining the police department. This week Mr. Ladwig and his wife were stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schuette, 933 North 13th street, during their absence from the city. Mrs. Ladwig and Mrs. Schuette are sisters. He left the Schuette residence at the usual hour to catch a bus in order to reach the police station when the night officers reported for duty. Funeral Saturday Funeral services for Assistant Chief Ladwig will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the home, 1319 South 12th street, and at 10 am. from the St. Boniface church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The deceased was born in this city in 1872 and at an early age moved with his parent to Mishicot. Later he returned to this city and took a position as field superintendent for a canning company. On June 14, 1907 he was named a member of the police department and was assigned to night duty. On April 1, 1918 he was named assistant police chief, which position he continued to fill until his death. Except for periods when he was acting chief during the absence from the city of Police Chief Trochoell, Assistant Chief Ladwig served as head of the night force of the department. In addition to membership in the Wisconsin Police Protective association he was also a member of the St. Boniface society and the St. Boniface congregation. Married in 1904 In 1904 the deceased was married at Nordheim, this county, to Josephine Gretz. Survivors are his widow; a son Stanley, city; a daughter, Armela, city; two brothers, Henry, city and August, Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Christ Hendries, city; and four grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home on South 12th street Thursday morning from the Pfeffer Funeral home. Fellow members on the police department will act as pallbearers at the funeral services Saturday. They are Walter Herman, William Lasch, William Christiansen, Matthew Dufeck, Con Healy and George Tulsch. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, June 12, 1935 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
STANLEY LADWIG Stanley J. Ladwig, 63, of Detroit, Mich., a former salesman for Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at a Grand Rapids, Mich. hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. John Hephner officiating. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., March 22, 1973
JOSEPH LAMBERT Jos F. Lambert, 76, of 3732 Mary St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lambert was born Nov. 5, 1896, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Louis and Mary Miller Lambert. He married Hildegarde Blattler June 19, 1919, at Manitowoc. He owned and operated the Jos Lambert Implement Co. at Two Creeks for seven years, at Kellnersville for nine years and at Mishicot for ten years, retiring and coming to Manitowoc in 1945. Mrs. Lambert preceded him in death May 27, 1957. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service Thursday. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., February 13, 1973
ROBERT J. LAMBERT Funeral services for Robert J, (Bob) Lambert, 60, oF Manitowoc, who died Wednesday mornIng, June 26, 1991, after a courageous battle with cancer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Leo Schmitt, Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., and Rev. Harold Berryman with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8p.m. Friday. An Eagle Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service conducted by Deacon Don Schneider.
EVELYN LAMBRIES From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death Mon. of an 11-mo. old daughter of George Lambries here. The funeral was held yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery.
MATHIAS LAMBRIES Manitowoc Pilot, August 12, 1920 Matthew Lambries, and employee at Silver Lake Resorts for several years and who made his home at Quarry during the past few months, died at Holy Family hospital Saturday after a brief illness following an operation for intestinal troubles. He was born in this city and was 32 years of age. Besides his wife and five children, the eldest being twelve years, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Lambries of this city, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are John of Denver, Lawrence, Adam and Albert of this city, Mrs. Elmer Keil at Rapids and Miss Grace Lambries here at home. The funeral took place Manday morning from St Boniface Church. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. The Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, WI, Friday, April 11, 1952
ELMER F. LAUDE (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Elmer F. (Tiny) Laude, 56, former Manitowoc dance orchestra leader, and more recently in the grocery and tavern business on Route 5 north of Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Previously in apparent good health, Mr. Laude was stricken with a sudden appendicitis attack a week ago, following which he had submitted to an operation. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Mittacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside. Born in Oshkosh in 1895, the son of Mr. And Mrs. Louis Laude, the deceased attended school and grew up in that city. He joined the U.S. Navy at the outbreak of World War I, serving at sea for more than a year. Following his discharge in 1919 he came to Manitowoc where he took employment at the Aluminum Goods Company, remaining there through 1929. It was during this time that he played the bass violin as a member of the old Gloe-Naidl dance orchestra. In 1930, he organized his own 10-piece band in Manitowoc, composed of some of the outstanding musicians in this area. In the summer of 1933 the Tiny Laude orchestra made an eight weeks tour of midwestern states, playing in the leading ballrooms of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Laude band was one of the most popular in Wisconsin throughout the six years which it operated. In 1936 Laude entered the tavern and grocery store business north of Manitowoc in which he had continued to the time of his death. In recent years he had become interested in promoting softball teams and provided a lighted field next to his place of business for both men and women's teams to play. He has had teams in Manitowoc County Rural Softball League, of which he was a director, for several seasons, and for the past two summers sponsored the Tiny Laude Girls team in a state league. In 1923 Laude married the former Clara Schwartz of Manitowoc, who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lutterman of Sheboygan, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, now Mrs. Rudolph Kanter, of Green Bay, and a brother, Earl Laude, also of Green Bay. Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services Monday morning.
MICHAEL LAUGHREN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897: Death Tues. of Michael Laughren of Manitowoc, of a stomach illness. The deceased, who was in his 73rd year, leaves a widow and 4 grown children. Burial was Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
ANNIE LAX Mrs. Henry Lax, 73, of 908A South 23rd St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died early Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Annie Heinricks in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and in 1904 was married to Henry Lax. They located on a farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. In 1951 they retired and moved to Manitowoc. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Bauer and Mrs. Evarist Bast of Manitowoc, Mrs. Victor Bauer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Raymond Kaufman of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; son, Clarence of Manitowoc; three brothers, John of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Louis of Green Bay; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Knights of Columbus. Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, April 17, 1954 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRANK LEIST From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death Friday in Reedsville of Frank Leist, proprietor of the Columbia Hotel there, of typhus after an illness of 3 weeks. He is survived by a widow, 4 sons and one daughter. The deceased was formerly a resident of Clarks Mills until moving to Reedsville about a year ago. The funeral took place Sunday.
STELLA LENERVILLE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900: Death on Tues., after a severe 6-mo. illness, of Miss Stella Lenaville. The deceased, who is survived by her mother and 5 sisters, reached the age of 23.
ALPHONSE A. LETTENBERGER Alphonse A. Lettenberger, 69, of 1417 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died late Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been a patient there for five days. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lettenberger was born Aug. 4, 1893, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John and Hermina Weinhoetz Lettenberger. He married Marie Larger on January 15, 1918 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple established its home here. He was employed as a malster at Rahr Malting Co, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Andrew Catholic church and of the Brewers and Malsters Union of Manitowoc. Mr. Lettenberger was a World War I veteran, serving in France. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. R. L. DeCesare of Philadelphia, Pa.; four sons, John of Brookfield, Paul of Milwaukee, Sfc. Thomas of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif and Sgt. George of Korea; two brothers, Herman of Kiel and Norbert of Manitowoc and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Holy Name Society of St. Andrew Catholic church, members of the parish and friends.
HERMINA LETTENBERGER Lettenberger Rites Held This Morning Funeral services for Mrs. John Lettenberger, 69, who died late Friday afternoon were held today at 9 a. m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Lettenberger, whose maiden name was Hermina Weintgoetz, was born at St. Nazianz in 1867 and married John Lettenberger there in 1892. Twenty-two years ago they moved to this city. Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Auermiller, city; five sons, Alphonse, Max, Norbert and Herbert, all of this city, Herman, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Lettenberger, St. Nazianz; and 10 grandchildren.
JOHN LETTENBERGER Former Kiel Resident Passes Away Feb. 1 John Lettenberger, father of Herman Lettenberger of this city, was called to rest last Wednesday night following a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Auermiller at Manitowoc, where he had been residing. The deceased was born in St. Nazianz in 1869, the son of Adolph and Elizabeth Sprang-Lettenberger. In 1893 he was married to Miss Hermina Weinkoetz who preceded him in death in 1936. For several years they conducted a hotel in the building which now houses the Co-op Food store, Hayner Barber shop and Denny's tavern. They also operated a hotel in Valders before going to Manitowoc where they managed the Glenn Inn for a number of years. Following that he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. in that city. Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Auermiller; four sons, Alphonse, Herbert and Norbert, all of Manitowoc, and Herman of this city; a brother, Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, with the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial took place in the Calvary cemetery.
DAUGHTER OF PETER LINDAU From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900: Death on Wed. last week of an 11-mo. old daughter of Peter Lindau here following a short illness. The funeral was held Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
PETER LINDAUER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec, 1904: Death Sat. in St. Marien Hospital here on Sat. of Peter Lindauer, a resident on Neshoto Road in Town Manitowoc.
LOUISE LOEF From Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1902: Death Wed. last week of the 13-mo. old child of Theodor Loef, the malter in the Rahr Sons Co. establishment here. The funeral was held Fri. morning from the Catholic Church.
FERDINAND A. LONSDORF From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1886: We have learned of the death of Mr. Ferdinand Lonsdorf a week ago Tues. He had been a teacher in this county before establishing a business in Escanaba and was lately a businessman in Appleton. He was only 34 years old and leaves a young wife, his mother and two sisters. He was buried here in Manitowoc last Thursday.
ANNA REMIKER LUTHER 23 February 1853 - 31 January 1924; Buried Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Manitowoc Herald Times; Friday, February 1, 1924 Long Illness of Mrs. Luther Ended By Death Mrs. John Luther, ill for the past three months, passed away early last evening at her home, 1864 Michigan avenue, death being due to a complication of diseases accompanying old age. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Born in Germany, February 23, 1853, Mrs. Luther came to this country with her parents when 4 years old, the family settling in the town of Franklin. Later Mrs. Luther removed her to this city where she has made her home for nearly thirty years, and during that time has been active as a member of St. Anne's society of St. Boniface church. Members of the society will attend the funeral services on Monday in a body. Besides her husband, John Luther, three daughters, Mesdames Fred Broeker, John Maresch and Anton Schlisleder, and one son, John J. Luther, all of this city; a brother, Joseph Remaker of the town of Franklin, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren all survive.
JOHN P. LUTHER 1 November 1844 - 19 June 1931; Buried Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Manitowoc Herald Times; Friday, June 19, 1931 J Luther, 89, Dies At Home Of Daughter John P. Luther Sr., 86, a resident of this county for over 60 years, passed away early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Maresch, 1310 South Twelfth street, where he has been making his home for the past few years. He was seriously ill for the past six weeks. Burial will take place from the Maresch home on Monday morning at 8:30 and at nine o'clock from the St. Boniface church, of which congregation the deceased was a member. Interment will be at Calvary. The deceased was born in Austria in 1844 and came to this country when a young man of 24. He settled on a farm in the town of Franklin and four years later was married to Miss Anne Remaker. Thirty-five years ago they removed to this city to reside. Mrs. Luther passed away seven years ago. Three daughters, Mrs. Fred Broecker, Mrs. John Maresch and Mrs. Anton Schliesleder, all of this city, one son, John Jr. of this city, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren survive. The remains were removed to the Maresch home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral parlors and may be viewed there between now and the date of the funeral.
LUCILLE LUTZKE Mrs. Lucille Lutzke, 83, of Oak Creek and formerly of School Hill, and the widow of Robert, died Thursday in Trinity Memorial Hospital, Cudahy. For the past six years, she lived with her grandson, John Schultz of 2250 East Norwood Drive, Oak Creek. She was the former Lucille Hoppe. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Leneoris Schultz, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Monday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, preceded by family rites in the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. The Reverend Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, was celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. - 1977
JOSEPH MASSMAN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Death Sunday of Manitowoc Rapids resident Joseph Massmann at age 19. The deceased suffered an injury to his spine 8 years ago, and since then it has caused him severe pain so that one might consider death as a release. The funeral was held Wednesday from the local St. Boniface Church.
PETER MASSMAN From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904 Peter Massmann, well-known resident of Manitowoc Rapids, suffered a serious stroke on Sat. It is hoped he will recover. ************ From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1904 Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. of Peter Massmann, about whom we reported last week as suffering a stroke. The deceased was born 50 yrs. ago near Reif’s Mill in this county and was always a resident here. He leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.
CATHARINA MATEK From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889: Death of 78 yr. old Mrs. Catharina Matek following a stroke here on Tues. morning. She was stricken on Tues. of last week and remained paralyzed until her death. She leaves 4 grown children - 1 son and 3 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death about 2 mos. ago. The funeral will take place this afternoon (Wed.) in the Catholic Cemetery.
JACOB MATEK From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1889: Death of 78 yr. old Jacob Matek on Thurs. afternoon, 30 Apr. The deceased, who was a resident on 11th St. in the 3rd Ward in Manitowoc, leaves a son and 3 daughters, as well as many grandchildren. The funeral took place today, Thurs., at 9 am at the Catholic Cemetery with countless people attending.
JOSEPH MAYER From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1893: Death Mon. from advanced age and debility of Joseph Meyer(sic), a resident on Division Street of Manitowoc’s 3rd Ward, after a long illness. Burial was yesterday in the local Catholic Cemetery.
XAVER MAYER From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1892: Death on Mon., 04 July, at 3 p.m., of Mr. Xaver Meier, a well-known local resident, of a heart attack. Mr. Meier was working that day gathering hay. Mrs. Meier brought him his lunch and upon returning to pick up the utensils, found Mr. Meier lying face down. She sought help and the unfortunate man was carried home and Dr. Kemper was called, but nothing could be done. A coroner’s inquest was held the following day with a verdict of “heart attack”. Mr. Meier was born 26 July 1824 in Oberhausen, Baden, and reached the age of 68 yrs. He came to America in 1855 and lived for 2-1/2 yrs. in Williamsburg, N.Y., before coming to Manitowoc where he has remained. He leaves his sorrowing widow and 3 grown daughters, one of whom has taken the veil, the second is married, and the third lives with her parents. The deceased was buried this morning at the local Catholic Cemetery. A large funeral procession, led by the St. Boniface Society, of which Mr. Meier was a member, rendered the last respects.
HAZEL A. MCCLURE From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Death Wed. last week of the 4-yr. old daughter of local resident W.H. McClure.
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CATHARINA MEURER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death Fri. of 70-yr. old Mrs. Katharine Meurer, a resident of our city for many years, from pneumonia. The deceased leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters.
ELEANORA MEYER From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1894: Death on Thurs. of the 18-yr. old daughter of Neshoto Road resident Mr. Nic. Meyer. The deceased was buried Sat. morning in the local Catholic Cemetery.
NICKOLSINE "NICKY" MEYER From the Herald Times Reporter, Monday, Oct. 20, 2003 Nickolsine "Nicky" Meyer, age 91, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1118 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Saturday evening, Oct. 18, 2003, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Nicky was born Oct. 12, 1911 at Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Classina Ollinger Philippsen. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade School and Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1930. She continued her education and graduated from the Bureau of Nursing in Milwaukee and Highland Park Hospital in Illinois in 1934. She was employed for Dr. Arthur Stueck for many years and Memorial Hospital in Sheboygan. Nicky also had attended the Conservatory of Music for a number of years. She was married to Roman M. Meyer in 1946, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church by Rev. Henry Letz. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1997. Nicky was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Ladies Parish Council and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens Silver Tones. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, two grandsons, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Roman in 1997. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to the time of services at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, S. 14th St. and Grand Ave. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
NICOLAUS MEYER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909: A heart attack on Monday morning took the life of Nic Meyer, a well-known and esteemed citizen of our community, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Radski on South 15th Street. Mr. Meyer was sick last month but had gotten better and Monday morning ate his breakfast with good appetite. However, when he stood up he suffered a stroke and died before the doctor could arrive. The deceased was 77 years old and previously had successfully operated a farm on the road to Neshoto, which he had to give up 10 years ago because of advancing age, and he and his wife went to live with their above named daughter. In addition to his widow he is survived by several grown children. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
THEODORE MEYER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: Death here yesterday from old age debility of 76-yr. old Theodor Meyer. The deceased came to America as early as 1830 and in 1864 settled in St. Nazianz. 22 yrs. ago he moved to Manitowoc where he remained. He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church.
FELIX MILSKI From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death Sun., following a 2-wk. illness, of Felix Milski, a well-known and respected resident of our city. The deceased, who was born in Germany 20 Apr. 1842, came to America in 1882 and settled in Manitowoc. He worked many years here as a joiner. A few years ago he fell ill and never fully recovered. He leaves a widow and 8 children to mourn his early death. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. Exactly one week earlier, his son Max celebrated his wedding with Miss Kadow, "so life and death often lie close to each other.
JOHANN MILSKI From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Tues. of Johann Milski, son of Main St. resident Felix Milski. The deceased was born 09 Jan. 1886 and has been ill since childhood with a combination of illnesses so that his afflicted body never grew at a normal rate.
JOSEPH MLEZIVA cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Joseph Melezva, a resident on Washington St. in our city, died Mon. at age 73 of a bronchial illness. His funeral will be held today.
ELISA MOESKES From Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1903: Death here Sat., from pneumonia, of Mrs. Elisabeth Moeskes. Mrs. Moeskes was born 13 Dec. 1831 in Wesel and came to Manitowoc in 1869. In Germany she married J. Elmdorf, who died here. She latter married Mr. Moeskes. She is survived by 3 children and several stepchildren. Her funeral was held Wed. from the Catholic Church.
HERMAN MOESKES From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1894: Death on Sat. morning of 78 yr. old Hermann Moeskes. The deceased, father of County Judge Geo. Moeskes of Appleton, was buried Mon. morning in the local Catholic Cemetery.
BARBARA MOHR From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1907: Barbara Mohr, a sister of the late Thomas Mohr, died Tuesday in her residence on South Main Street at age 67. She is survived by a sister. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
THOMAS MOHR From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: One of the best known residents of our county, Thomas Mohr, died on Friday. Mr. Mohr was born 1831 in Bavaria and came to America as a child. In 1850 he came here to Manitowoc County and settled on a farm in Town Kossuth which he operated until retirement a few years ago. Mr. Mohr was active in that town and at one time or another occupied almost every local office, having spent 20 years as a member of the Board of County Supervisors, several as Chairman. He served two years in the State Assembly. Last Fall Mr. Mohr had the misfortune of breaking his hip in a fall from which he never recovered and ultimately led to his death. Mr. Mohr leaves his sorrowing widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface Church.
ARNOLD MUEHLBAUER Arnold Muehlbauer, 76, of 1153 Fourth St., Kiel, died suddenly Saturday afternoon. He was born on May 4, 1911, at St. Nazianz, the son of the late Joseph and Hedwig (Meyer) Muehlbauer. He attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. Muehlbauer was a World War II veteran, serving with US Army. In 1967, he retired from the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., after working there for 25 years. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Kiel, and its Holy Name Society; the Catholic Knights; and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors are three sisters; Mrs. Ervin (Elvera) Reseburg of Kiel, Mrs. Norman (Hattie) Schema of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Nicholas (Leona) Junk of Kiel; two brothers, Joseph of Kiel and Walter of Magalia, California. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor as celebrant. Emtombment(sic) will be in the Calvary Chapel Mausoleum in Manitowoc.
RUTH MUEHLBAUER Mrs. Donald Muehlbauer, 42, of 1240 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Muehlbauer, nee Ruth Helwich, was born Apr. 12, 1930, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gustave and Anna Graf Holschbach Helwich. She was married to Donald C. Huehlbauer Apr. 13, 1952, at Manitowoc. She was employed at Dow Canvas Products, Mantiowoc. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 9, 1973
MARGARET MULHOLLAND From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1900: Death in Milwaukee on Mon. of 26-yr. old Miss May Mulholland, daughter of the late Capt. Peter Mulholland. The body was brought here and will be buried this morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
CAPT. PETER MULHOLLAND Der Nord Westen, March 1, 1894: “Capt. Peter Mulholland, a well-known and esteemed resident of our city, died Sun. at Trinity Hospital in Milwaukee following an operation. He was born Jan. 21, 1838 in Campsie, Scotland, and came to America with his parents where he settled in Town Meeme. During the war he served honorably in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment as captain of Company “K”. Upon leaving service he settled in Manitowoc where he was elected sheriff. He went to the Dakotas for a while, but returned here in 1890. He served a post in the capital of Madison until last summer, when his health began to fail. He leaves his widow and 5 children. The body was brought here from Milwaukee and buried yesterday morning in the local Catholic Cemetery. The local G.A.R. Post and the Catholic Knights participated.”
MAURICE MURPHY From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1909: Death Saturday morning after a long illness of 88-year old Maurice Murphy. The deceased, who was blind for the last nine years, is one of the old pioneers in our city where he has resided over 50 years. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons and a daughter. (Note: This is the only cem. with Maurice Murphy in it)
JOSEPH NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: Death Wed. morning, after a long and painful illness, of Joseph Neumann in Town Newton. The deceased was born 02 June 1827 in the Rhineland and reached the age of 66 yr. 9 mos. 4 days. He came to America in 1853, first residing in Milwaukee and later in Town Kossuth, then lived for many years on a farm that he operated in Town Newton. He is survived by his widow and 4 children – 3 daughtersand 1 son – of whom two are married. The deceased is the father-in-law of Peter Endries of Manitowoc. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the local Catholic Church.
MARIA K. NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death Mon. of Mrs. Joseph Neumann in the home of her daughter Mrs. Wilhelm P. Hermann, following a long illness. The deceased, who reached the age of 88 leaves 4 children. Her funeral was yesterday.
PETER JOSEPH NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1900: Death in Town Manitowoc on Fri. of 82-yr. old Joseph Peter Neumann. The funeral was held Mon. morning from the local Catholic Church.
MARION J. (FRIEDER) NICHOLS Marion J. (Frieder) Nichols, RN, age 91, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. She was born Sept. 11, 1915 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Rogalski) Frieder. Marion was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1934, and earned a nursing degree in 1937 from Loyola University, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Evanston, Ill. The school’s hospital retained her as a registered nurse until her marriage to Edwin L. Nichols on May 29, 1943 in Clarksville, Tenn., where she worked for the Montgomery County Department of Public Health. Marion returned to Manitowoc in 1944, and joined the Holy Family Hospital in 1946 as a staff nurse for 15 years, then as a night supervisor until her 1981 retirement after 35 years with the hospital. Marion often reflected on her rewarding 44 year career as a nurse with satisfaction and pride. Marion was a past member of St. Anne’s Society and a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer in her early retirement years, and was active in the local arts and crafts creating many family cherished charcoal sketches, oil and water color paintings, ceramics, and colorful, intricate Norwegian rosemals. She also is a past member of the American Tinnitus Association, Portland, Ore., the Manitowoc Senior Center, Capitol Civic Center, and the Manitowoc YMCA. Marion maintained her enthusiasm and appreciation for art and music, and cheerfully and contentedly enjoyed the special moments with her beloved family, home care health providers and friends, while always displaying a pleasant, loving and kind disposition. She will be missed by all. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a son: Edwin Joseph (Nick) Nichols; two sisters: Paula Frieder, Helen (Frieder) Randolph; and five brothers and two sisters-in-law: Joe, John and George Frieder, Romy and Luella Frieder, and Frank and Violet Frieder. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Marion, Mary, Sue, and Thomas extend their deepest appreciation to the professional team of home care health providers who made it possible for Marion to fulfill her mission of living life to the end with safety, style and grace with as much good health and independence as possible. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, December 27, 2006 (from researcher/see contributors page)
MRS. RICHARD O'CONNOR From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908: Death here late Wednesday night last week of Mrs. Richard O'Connor, mother of postal carrier O'Connor. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Saturday.
RICHARD O'CONNOR From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: Death Sunday of 83-year old Richard O’Connor, a well-known resident of our city, of old age debility. He has lived here since 1856 and is survived by a son and 3 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church on the North Side.
PATRICK O'GRADY Manitowoc Pilot August 12, 1920 Patrick O'Grady died at his home, 1127 S Ninth St. at three o'clock this morning. His death was due to old age. Mr. O'Grady was born in Ireland 88 years ago and came to this country with his parents when a child. The family lived at Clarmont, New Hampshire, where the deceased grew to manhood, and came to Wisconsin with his young wife in 1859 and settled on a farm in the town of Meeme. After a residence of about forty years in Meeme, they disposed of the farm and removed to this city. His wife died on June 26 this year. Mr. O'Grady was an indulgent father, a kind husband, a good neighbor, and an upright citizen. He is survived by nine children as follows: Mrs. P.J. Hayes, Mrs. John Gallagher, Miss Lucy O'Grady and Mrs. Joseph Clark of Manitowoc, Mrs. E. Kinnane of Buffalo, N. Y. , Misses Verona and Agnes and Hilary O'Grady of Iron Mountain Michigan. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
CATHERINE O'HARA (co. death index v.10 p.480) Name: Catherine O'Hara White/Female Housewife B: Nov 12,1835, Ireland D: Dec 6, 1910, Manitowoc/Age 75 Years 24 Days/Cause: Acute Gastritis Father: Frank Marchem, Born Ireland Mother:Sarah Costella, Born Ireland Physician: J.E.Meany Residence Of Physician: Manitowoc Name Of Informant:John O'hara Place Of Burial:Calvary
JOHN O'HARA (co. death index v.11 pg.5) Name: John O'hara White/ Male Birthdate: Dec 1829, Ireland d: 5 Dec. 1911, Manitowoc/Age 82 Yrs./Cause: Brights Disease - Length 2 Years Father: Patrick O'hara, Born Ireland Mother:Nancy Mcgraty, Born Ireland Physician: J.E.Meany Residence Of Physician: Manitowoc Name Of Informant:James O'hara Place Of Burial:Calvary Date Of Burial:Dec 12, 1911
ANNA MARIA OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Sept. 1890: Death of 65 yr. old Mrs. Ollinger Tues. after a long illness with cancer. The funeral will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Catholic Church.
FRANZ OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1893: Death on Tues. noon of Frantz Ollinger at the home of his son Nic Ollinger on the Lake Shore Road. He reached the age of 73 yrs. 10 mos. and died of old age. He is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters, all grown and married. The burial will take place Fri. morning in the Catholic Cemetery here.
NICKOLAS OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Tues. evening in a local hospital of Nic Ollinger of typhus, from which he had been ill for a period of 5 weeks. Mr. Ollinger was born 03 Nov. 1862 in Town Manitowoc and operated a farm on the southern boundary of Manitowoc City. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. His funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
HELEN ORTH Mrs. Melvin Orth, 66, of 2130 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Orth, nee Helen Marion McGraw, was born Oct. 12, 1907, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen McGraw. She was married to Herbert Bernhardt in 1937 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was married to Melvin Orth in 1957 at Manitowoc. She had been employed in the office at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of the Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's Club and St. Andrew Women's Council. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock by the Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's Club, St. Andrew Women's Council and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973
LUCELLE ORTH From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908: A 3-week old child of Geo. Orth here died last week and was buried Thursday.
MATHIAS ORTH From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901: Death Sat. evening of 62-yr. old Mathias Orth from heart trouble. Mr. Orth had trouble with his heart the entire day, the major part of which he spent in bed. In the evening he got up and sat in an armchair. He asked for his medicine, but as Mrs. Orth went to get the bottle he died suddenly. His doctor was called but could only confirm the death. Mr. Orth was born in the Rhineland and came to America with his parents when he was 15. The family settled in Town Centerville. During the Civil War Mr. Orth served with the 22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment. After the war he married and settled in Town Gibson, moving to Manitowoc a year later. In addition to his widow he is survived by 11 children. The funeral took place yesterday morning from the Catholic Church.
ROSA ORTH From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: Death Monday morning after an illness of 19 weeks of Rose Orth, the 13-year old daughter of Peter Orth here, of consumption. The funeral will be held this morning at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface Church….
ODELLIA PASTERNASKI From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: As 7th Ward resident Ignatz Pasterneski awoke yesterday morning, he was shocked to discover that his wife lay dead beside him in bed. The lady had not been feeling well with a chest cold for the last several weeks, but no one anticipated that her death was so near. The deceased, who is survived by her husband and several children, was born in the state of New York 59 years ago. Her funeral will be held this morning.
P.M. PETERS From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: Burial of Mr. P.M. Peters last Mon. morning (his death had been reported in the Sonntagsblatt edition on the previous Sun.). “The esteem in which he was held was reflected in the attendance”.
ANNA PFEFFER From Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1904 Death Sat. from old age debility of 88-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer in the home of her son-in-law Anton Wilfert. The deceased, who was born in Bavaria, came to Manitowoc with her husband in 1852 and has lived here ever since. Her husband predeceased her in 1867. For many years the family operated a guesthouse on the corner of Marshall and Main St. called the Pfeffer House. The building, one of the first in the city, was razed by the present owners, Messrs. Kunz & Bleser, to make way for new construction. Mrs. Pfeffer, who was one of the oldest German settlers in our city, was widely known and admired. She leaves 3 children, namely, a son and 2 daughters. Another son lost his life in the burning of the steamship “Sea Bird”. Her funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface Church.
JOHN PFEFFER From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1889: Death on Wed. morning of 31 yr. old John Pfeffer after a long illness, of consumption. He was a native of Manitowoc and enjoyed many activities. His father died several years ago, but his mother is still living and in good health. One brother and 3 sisters survive, but one brother preceded him in death. For many years he has been married to Susanne Meyer of St. Nazianz, from which marriage 3 children were born and survive with the mother. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Catholic Church.
ANTON PHILIPPSEN (From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter) Anton Philippsen, 72, of 731 South 20th street, died early this morning at his home. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. He was born in Germany in 1876 (sic) and came to this country when a boy. He engaged in farming until a few years ago. He never married. He is survived by a sister, and five brothers. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
CLASSENA PHILIPPSEN (The following from Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter) Mrs. Classena Philippsen, 81, of 2716 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Philippsen, nee Classena Ollinger, was born Dec. 6, 1891, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Eggloff Ollinger. She was married to Joseph Philippsen in June of 1909 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1969. She was a Manitowoc resident all her life. She was former owner of Silver Creek Park and also the University of Wisconsin Extension property, which was a part of the Ollinger homestead farm. She was a charter member of St. Andrew parish and also a charter member of St. Andrew Womens Council. Survivors include a son, a daughter, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m.
STEVE PLEKAN OBITUARY – Herald Times Reporter, Tue. May 27, 1980 PLEKAN Steve Plekan, 57, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, died Sunday afternoon, May 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Kohnke will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Plekan was born Dec. 15, 1922, at St. Joseph, Mo., son of the late Harry and Mary Dmytrik Plekan. He moved to Manitowoc where he married Emma Piefer Sept. 25, 1943, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He had been employed at Kelvinator Commerial Products, Inc. for 25 years and also had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Plant II. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Coast Guard from July 1, 1941 to Sept. 18, 1945. Survivors include his wife, four sons and a daughter-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, four sisters, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Military rites at Graveside will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CLARA POZORSKI From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: Death Fri., after a long difficult illness with consumption, of Mrs. Clara Porsorski(sic) in the home of her mother Mrs. Knechtl here. The deceased, who was 22, leaves her husband and one small child. Her funeral took place Mon. morning from the Catholic Church.
ELIZABETH RADANDT From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1893: Death on Fri. night of Elisabeth Radant(sic) of childbed fever. The deceased who reached the age of 24 yrs. 8 mos., was buried Mon. in the local Catholic cemetery. She is survived by her husband and 4 small children. The newborn child, a little boy, died at birth and was buried in his mother’s arms.
FRIEDRICH RADANDT From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1894: Death on Sat. of Friedrich Radant, after a long illness with consumption. He was 30 yrs. of age and had lost his wife several years ago. He is survived by 4 children. The funeral took place Tues. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
ANNA RADEY From the Herald Times Reporter (edited) September 25, 1952 Radey Herald Times Reporter September 25, 1952 Mrs. Joseph Radey, 66, died Wednesday at a Milwaukee hospital after a short illness. Her home is at 1205 Franklin St., Manitowoc. Brief rites will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and a requiem high mass at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will be celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Radey, nee Anna Seibel, was born may 26, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, and came to Manitowoc 18 years ago. She was married in 1907 to Joseph Radey. The husband survives with 11 daughters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday, and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday by the St. Ann-CMA Society of which she was a member.
ESTHER RADEY
JOSEPH RADEY From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday August 3, 1953 Radey Joseph L. Radey, 78, of 1205 Franklin St., Manitowoc, retired county tavern keeper, died Saturday night at Milwaukee General Hospital, following a lingering illness. For the past year and a half he had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Steve Fote, in Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Radey was born in Kellnersville in 1876 and in 1907 married Miss Anna Seidel(sic). He operated a tavern at Branch for 20 years and 18 years ago moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Radey died in 1952. Survivors are 11 daughters, son, Gordon of San Diego; two brothers, Frank of Rt. 5, Manitowoc and Emil of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Stangel of Kewaunee and Mrs. Anna Ginzel of Manitowoc; 30 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (Daughters names were withheld because of living people.)
FATHER MATHEW RADEY Date of publication unknown Matt Radey Dies Matthew Radey, a former well known resident of Manitowoc county, having made his home on a farm six miles south of the city up to last fall, died today at Sheboygan, where the family removed after leaving here. Mr. Radey had been ill but a short time and death was due to an attack of pneumonia. The body will be brought here for burial, funeral services being held at St. Boniface. church at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Mr. Radey is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Alex Glysch, this city and Mrs. Roy Streuch of Sheboygan and one son, Adolph, of Sheboygan. An aged father, Peter Radey of Rockwell, and two sisters, Mrs. Emil Ginzel, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Richard Stangel, Kewaunee, and four brothers, Emil of Green Bay, John of Montana, Joseph of Branch and Frank of Rockwell also survive. (Rockwell should be Rockwood)
ELIZABETH RADL From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1900: Lizzie Radl, the 5-yr. old daughter of Joseph Radl, died Fri. of a bronchial abscess. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
ALOIS RANK From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1895: A brief mention was made of the death of Alois Rank in "the Sunday edition". The deceased was born 04 June 1845 in Friedrichsthal, Bohemia, and came to America in 1866. He is survived by his widow and 3 children. Burial was last Mon. morning.
ANDREAS RANK From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: Death Saturday afternoon here, after an illness of several years, of well-known blacksmith Andreas Rank. The deceased, who was 56, came to Manitowoc from Austria 25 years ago and has lived here ever since. He is survived by 4 children as well as a sister still living in Austria. The funeral was held Tuesday.
ANNA RANK From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1880: Death of the 5-year old son of Mr. Alois Rank. (Note: I believe the newspaper had the child's sex wrong, as this entry describes Anna Rank and the obit for Ida mentions that Ida is another daughter that died)
IDA RANK From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1880: Death of another daughter of Dr. Alois Rank last Sunday. She was only a little over 1-year old and the second child lost by the family in the space of a few weeks. Burial took place on Tuesday.
MAGDALENA RANK From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900: Death of Mrs. Andreas Rank on Mon. following a several month confinement with consumption. The deceased was born 24 Sep. 1856 in Bohemia. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. Her funeral was held Mon. morning in the Catholic Cemetery here.
GLADYS L. RAUCH Gladys L. Rauch nee Gevelinger (March 3, 1897-Feb. 24, 1960 wife of William –daughter of Peter Gevelinger and Julia Krupp –died from “respiratory paralysis, 5 minutes –malignant right cerebral tumor, 4 months –glioblastome” (sent in by researcher Bob Domagalski)
WILLIAM RAUCH William Anthony Rauch (June 5, 1894-Feb. 27, 1983 husband of Gladys nee Gevelinger –son of Joseph W. Rauch and Victoria Sprang physician in general medicine –died from “prob. pneumonia and congestive heart failure –LVH –artiosclerotic heart disease –fibellation –old viral encephalitis”) (sent in by researcher Bob Domagalski)
ROSA REICHERT From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897: Death at the age of 27 yrs. 6 days, on Mon., of Mrs. Reichert, wife of our City Clerk, Arthur Reichert, of a cerebral disease. The deceased was born 04 May 1870 in Kossuth, the daughter of Michael Seidl. She married on 24 Nov. 1892, and is survived by her husband and one son. The burial took place this morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.
ELIZABETH REINDL From Der Nord Westen, 10 July 1902: Cancer took the life of Mrs. John B. Reindl on Mon. in the local hospital. She was born in Bohemia 03 Apr. 1845 and came to America with her parents in 1855, the family settling in Town Cooperstown. There she eventually married her now surviving husband and they moved to Manitowoc in 1873. She is also survived by 7 children. Her funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church.
EFFIE RICE From Der Nord Westen, 31 Mar. 1904: Death here Sun. of Mrs. Lawrence Rice following a 3-yr. illness. The deceased, a daughter of Tuffts Cootway, was born here in Manitowoc on 04 Apr. 1872 and married Lawrence Rice about 10 yrs. ago. In addition to her husband and 2 children, she is survived by her parents, 4 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Sacred Heart Church.
ANNA RIEDERER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1888 Death of 19 year old Miss Anna Riederer, Sat. night about midnight. Burial took place on Tues., 24 Jan. in the Catholic cemetery.
LEONORA RIEDERER From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901: After a long illness Mrs. Louis Urban died Fri. of consumption. Mrs. Urban nee Riederer, was born in Manitowoc on 06 Oct. 1879. On 27 Nov. last year she married her now surviving husband, Louis Urban. Shortly after her wedding she developed her fatal disease which brought an end to her young life. In addition to her deeply sorrowing husband, her surviving parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Riederer, mourn her early death. The funeral took place Mon. morning at the cemetery of the local Catholic Church. (This marriage is in the marriages pages)
JOHN RIEDERER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906: Death Friday of John Riederer from galloping consumption. The deceased, who formerly always gave the appearance of a healthy and robust man, caught cold recently while working for the brewing firm Kunz, Blaser Co., and so severely did the cold develop that it became a fatal illness. He was 42 years old and leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface Church.
PAUL RIEDERER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1885: Death of 61-year Old Paul Riederer, last week during Thurs. night. He leaves a widow and eight children, of whom four are married, with the youngest child being age 13. His body was committed to the ground last Sun. afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery.
MARIE RIPPLINGER There is no stone for Marie, the following entry is contributed by a family researcher. See contributors page. From the Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc WI, July 12, 1915: Mrs. Riplinger, one of city's oldest pioneers passes away at advanced age of 98 years. Has resided in this city continuously ever since 1854 - funeral tomorrow conducted by her grandson. One of the very oldest residents of the city was taken away by death Sunday in the person of Mrs. Marie Riplinger (nee Ley) widow of Michael Riplinger, who died at the family home, 1117 S. Ninth Street. The deceased was born in Wellingen, Kries Merzig, Trier, Germany, on August 20, 1817, being a few weeks of her 98th anniversary. She came to America in 1845 locating at Buffalo and there married her late husband in 1848. Six years later the family came here to reside and have continued to reside here ever since, being pioneers in every sense. Decedent has enjoyed fairly good health up to a few weeks ago when she was confined to her bed with infirmities that forcasted the end. She celebrated her golden wedding in 1898. Two daughters survive her - Mesdames August Nusang and August Dusold. There are six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arthur Wyseman, one of the grandchildren, has made his home with her since his childhood. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface Church with interment at Calvary. The services will be conducted by her grand- son, Rev. August Dusold. Mrs. Riplinger was of an unassuming disposition but was loved for her many virtues. She made friends easily and retained them and her memory will be cherished. This additional info. on Marie is from the Manitowoc Pilot: The pall bearers were Arthur J. Wyseman, Michael Auermiller, Fred Dusold, Albert Dusold, Jos. Dusold and Joseph Degenhardt, all relatives of the deceased.
MICHAEL RIPPLINGER From the Manitowoc Pilot: Died May 18, 1902, Michael Ripplinger, one of the few pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county died Saturday at his home 1117 South Ninth Street. He was a native of Germany and was born September 29, 1817. At Buffalo, N.Y., he was married in 1848 and seven years later came to this city, where he has made his home since. He was a father of six children, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. Mary Nusang, Mrs. Mathilda Dusold, Mrs. Elizabeth Wyseman and H. J. Ripplinger. The funeral was held from St. Boniface church Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Arthur Wyseman, a student of the Harvard University Law school, is a grandson of Michael Ripplinger, and the old gentleman took great pride in the young man's progress in life. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902: Another one of our old settlers has died after a long bout of bronchitis, the attack of which the age-weakened body was unable to throw off. Michael Riplinger has died in his residence 1117 S. 9th St. Mr. Riplinger was born 29 Sep. 1817 in Bindingen, Germany, came to America in the 40's, married Miss Mary Ley in Buffalo on 29 Apr. 1848 and shortly thereafter came to Wisconsin. He lived in Milwaukee for 7 yrs., then came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has lived ever since. He worked as a shoemaker here for many years, later opening a retail store which he operated a long time before retiring. In 1898 he and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. In addition to his sorrowing widow he is survived by 4 children - H.J. Riplinger, Mrs. Mary Rusang, Mrs. Mathilde Dusold, and Mrs. Elisabeth Wysemann. 2 other children preceded him in death. His funeral was conducted yesterday morning from the Catholic Church to the Calvary Cemetery.
THERESIA ROBINSON From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1905: Death Sun. morning of 35-yr. old Mrs. Thomas B. Robinson from consumption. The deceased, who was born in Town Kossuth, leaves her husband and 2 children. The funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface Church.
FERDINANDINE ROEFFS From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: Death in the local Holy Family Hospital on Fri. of Mrs. Ferdinandia Roefs following an operation which she had to undergo several weeks ago. Mrs. Roefs lived in our city for the past 47 years and reached the age of 67. Mourning her death are 2 sons and a daughter, the last mentioned having left on a journey to Germany 2 months ago where she still remains. The funeral took place Mon. morning from the Catholic Church.
JACOB ROEMER From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902: Our well-known fellow citizen and prominent businessman, Mr. Jacob Roemer, closed his eyes Tues. in final sleep following an illness of about 2 wks. Mr. Roemer had fallen ill last autumn and was bed-ridden for quite a while but appeared to recover. He suffered a relapse about 2 wks. ago. He was born 26 Aug. 1839 in Croev, Rhineland, but came to Manitowoc as a child with his parents. Here he learned the tinsmith trade and in 1881 entered the metal ware business of E.K. Rand. The firm later incorporated under the name Rand & Roemer Hardware Co. where he served the last years as president. Mr. Roemer was twice married, his first wife having died 17 yrs. ago, while his second wife survives him. Also surviving are 7 children. The funeral will be held early tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Catholic Church to the Catholic Cemetery.
JOHANN ROEMER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1892: Death on Sun. morning of 70 yr. old Johann Roemer, a resident of Two Rivers Road. The deceased was born in Cröff, Rhineland, and came to Manitowoc in 1847 where he has lived ever since. About a year and a half ago he suffered a stroke and has been bedridden up until his death. He leaves two grown children. The funeral took place Wed. at the Catholic Church.
OSCAR ROEMER From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1908: Last week we reported the death of a daughter of Fred Roemer here, and today we must report that his eldest son, 19-year old Oscar, has died of consumption with which he fell ill last Fall. In addition to the deeply sorrowing parents, he is survived by 6 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Catholic cemetery.
PAUL B. ROHAN Paul D. Rohan 61, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday at his home following an unexpected coronary attack. Funeral services have been tentatively set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The American Legion Drews Bleser Post, Manitowoc, of which he was a member, will perform the military rites. Mr. Rohan was born July 7, 1898, at Rome, Wis., son of John and Ellen Moore Rohan. His family moved to New London where he lived until 1917 when he entered the service and fought in World War I. He was a corporal in the army quartermaster corp stationed in Germany. On his discharge in 1919 he moved to Manitowoc where he lived until his death. He was a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post, the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Prior to his retirement in 1951, he was 26 years employed as a switchman for the Chicago and North Western Railroad. He married Irene Moser Feb. 14, 1920, at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, a sister, Mrs. Earl Brey of Milwaukee, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and members of St. Paul parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 16, 1960 page 21
KUNIGUNDA ROHRER From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1880: "A tragic death occurred Christmas Eve in Manitowoc in which the wife of Mr. John Rohr(sic) died during the delivery of their 13th child. Ten of the children, including the newborn, are still alive and Rohr himself has for years been ill and unemployed.
JOHANN ROHRER From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889 On Sat. evening, Mr. John Rohr(sic), age 53, died after a six-week confinement.The deceased was a resident on City Line in Town Manitowoc, and had suffered many years with asthma. The primary cause of death, however, was dropsy. He leaves ten children, of which 3 are still quite young. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery on Tues. morning.
ELAINE G. ROIDT Elaine G., 13 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roidt, 511 Buffalo street, died of pneumonia at the hospital Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Wednesday morning and 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The child was born in this city May 23, 1936. Survivors are the parents and a sister, Evelyn. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times June 14, 1937
ERNA ROIDT Mrs. Joseph Roidt, 77, who had resided with her daughter and son-in-law, died, Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9.30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Roidt, nee Erna Pavlet, was married to Joseph Roidt in 1924 at Kewaunee. She resided in Manitowoc most of her life. Following her husband's death in 1971, she moved to Mishicot. Survivors include a daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Anton (Elvina) Kostka, of Two Rivers and Mrs. George (Bessie) Picha Sr., of Rt. 1, Kewaunee and three grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter December 19, 1973
JOSEPH ROIDT Joseph N. Roidt, 70, of 1639 Holly Dr. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Rev. James Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Roidt was born March 19, 1900 in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Katherine Engeldinger Roidt He married Erna Pavlat July 19, 1924 at Casco. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside 45 years ago. Mr. Roidt had been employed as a custodian at Public Library for many years, retiring in 1966. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, and three grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter March 3, 1971
ERMA ROSENFELDER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1897: Death Wed. morning of Erma, the 6 yr. old daughter of Frank Rosenfelder of Manitowoc, of pneumonia. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Catholic Church.
ROLAND ROSENFELDER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: Death Thurs. last week of Roland Rosenfelder, son of Frank Rosenfelder of Manitowoc. The boy, who reached the age 4 yrs. 4 mos. 24 days, died of diphtheria. The burial took place Sat. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
BARBARA ROTH From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901: Death here Mon. of Mrs. Martin Roth of old age debility. She was born in Hatfeld, Germany, in 1823, married there, and came to America with her husband in 1847. She is survived by her husband, the well-known organ maker, and 3 children. The funeral will be held this morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
JOSEPH PAUL ROTH Name: Joseph Paul Roth Madien Name: -- Color& Sex: White Male Occupation: Machinist - Machine shop (Mirro Corp) Age: 90 Father: Lawrence Roth Father's birthplace: -- Mother: Mary Brauer Mother's birthplace: -- Deceased Birthplace: Sturgeon Bay Birthdate of deceased: November 6, 1891 Certification: Widowed Spouse: -- Death Date: June 3, 1982 Cause: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Length: Place of death: Residence: Miltary: no Branch: Name of informant: Robert J. Roth Volume: #83 Page: #381 - Co. death record
MARTIN ROTH From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: Martin Roth, well-known local organ maker, died Sun. at the advanced age of 84 following a long illness. The deceased, who had lived in our city for more than 20 yrs., leaves 3 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface Church.
MARTHA S. RUSBOLDT Mrs. Martha S. Rusboldt, 65, of Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, April 15, at Extended Care Facility of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Rusboldt, nee Martha S. Brey, was born Dec. 24, 1916, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Frances Sedlachek Brey. She was married to Erwin F. Rusboldt, Nov. 14, 1942. He preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1973. Survivors include five sons and three daughterrs-in-law, three daughters and two sons-in-law, two brothers, a sister, and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, April 16, 1982 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
