EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

AUGUSTE FLORENTINE BIBINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1895:
Death on Sat., 12 Jan., of Mrs. Auguste Florentine Bibinger (nee Teitgen)
in the residence of her brother, Mr. Emil Teitgen. The deceased was
born 02 Dec. 1853, the sister of the late August Teitgen in Newton. She
married Mr. John Bibinger in 1873, a marriage blessed with 2 children. Since
then Mr. Bibinger suffered a nervous condition that required his placement in the
mental facility. The deceased entered her last rest on Tuesday.

[From cemetery office: We double checked the marker. It does have 12/2/1854 - 1/12/1894. 
However, I double checked the original burial register from that time, and Mrs. John 
Bibinger was buried 1/12/1895. The marker saying 1894 is on the space with the burial 
from 1895. So, I believe the marker has the wrong year on it. The burial lists her age 
as 42 and that she was born in the town of Newton.]
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[Mrs. John Bibinger/bur. 01-12-1895/age 42 yrs./cause: spinal & mental disease]
(Auguste Florentine Bibinger)


CATHARINE BIBINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1896:
Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Catharina Bibinger here in Manitowoc. 
The deceased was born 31 Oct. 1817 in Frensheim, Bavaria, came 
to America in 1848, and settled in Manitowoc in 1875 where she 
has lived ever since. She leaves 2 grown children – Mrs. John 
Staudt and Mr. Jakob Bibinger. The well-attended funeral took 
place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery.
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[cause: apoplexy]


JACOB BIBINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1903:
Death Thurs. evening last week following a short illness, of Jacob Bibinger,
a wellknown resident of our city. The deceased was born in Germany 14 June 1839 
and came to America in 1848. After a long stay in the eastern part of our country 
he came to Manitowoc. The last 7 yrs. he has lived in Staudt's Hotel, where he 
died. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Staudt. The funeral took place Sun. 
afternoon.
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[cause: pedema brain]


JOHN BIBINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: 
Death Fri., in the mental facility in Oshkosh, of John Bibinger, 
formerly a prominent merchant in our city. He at one time occupied 
several civic offices, among which were Sheriff of Manitowoc County, 
and later Deputy Revenue Collector. His casket was brought here Sat. 
and interred in the city cemetery.


JOACHIM BIEBERITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan 1901:
Death in Sheboygan from a stroke of Joachim Bieberitz, a one-time resident 
of our city, who for the last year has been living with a daughter in 
Sheboygan. The deceased, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 13 Aug. 1829, 
is survived by 9 children. The casket was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon.


ADELE BIEGEL

Name: Biegel, Adela
D. 2/6/1873  B.: 4/26/1871
Reg. D.: 6/9/1875   sex: f/w
Age at death:
B.P.: Mtwc. City
D.P.: Mtwc. City, Wis.
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel
Spouse: 
F.: Joseph Biegel
M.: Elisa Biegel
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 179


BARBARA BIEGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1880:
Death of Mrs. Barbara Bigel(sic) during the night between Tues. and Wed., at age
59. Burial will take place on Fri., 31 Dec. at 2pm. The deceased was one of the first
women in this city, arriving here in 1849. She was ill for a long time and bedridden
for 15 months.


ELIZABETH BIEGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: 
Death on Sun. of Mrs. Joseph Biegel at the age of 57. The funeral 
took place Tues. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America 
in 1854. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 4 children.
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[bur. 05-05-1895/age 57 yrs./cause: heart disease]


JOSEPH BIEGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900:
Death in Waupun, where he had been living with his daughter, 
of Joseph Biegel on Fri.He is a former resident of our city, 
having settled here in 1854. The 76-yr. old man died of a 
stroke. His body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city 
cemetery.
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[bur. 10-21-1900/cause: paralysis]


HEINRICH BIEL

From Der Nord Westen 10 Sept. 1874: 
Sep. 10 Death of Heinrich Biel, about 18, by drowning yesterday about 11 a.m. 
He was employed by builder John Meyer on the new bridge and was Meyer's nephew.
[Note: The burial register has "buried Mr. Mayer Frend a Young Man Draned,"
which I think means buried Mr. Meyer's friend, a young man, who drowned.]


GOTTLIEB BIELING

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889:
Sudden death on Sat. evening, 19 Jan., of the widely known and loved music director
Gottlieb Bieling. He was felled by a stroke in the afternoon and despite
immediate medical attention, he died about 6:30 p.m. Mr. Bieling was born 13
Mar. 1828 in Pattendorf, Saxony, and showed musical talent as a boy. As a young
man he served in the band of the 30th Prussian Infantry Regiment for 11 years. He
came to America in 1855 and soon moved to Two Rivers as a voice and music
teacher, remaining there 7 yrs. He moved to Manitowoc in 1865. Mr. Bieling
married twice, first to his brother's widow who had been left with several children.
Following her death he married Mrs. Vollmer in Manitowoc, also a widow with
children. Although he never had any children of his own, Mr. Bieling is said to
have regarded his stepchildren with fatherly love. (The article goes into considerable
detail concerning his profound influence on the musical life of the community, its
organization and its young people. It also extols his personal attributes and the high
regard in which he was held.) His funeral was held Tues. afternoon and was one of
the largest ever seen by the community.


PAULINE BIELING  (d. 1915)

FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT HERE IS DEAD
Widow of late G. Beiling Dies at Milwaukee
Mrs. Pauline Bieling, widow of the late Prof. G. Bieling and former 
well known resident of this city, died at Milwaukee yesterday, her 
demise being due to the infirmities of age, Mrs. Bieling being 77 
years old. The body will be brought to this city Saturday afternoon 
and the funeral held from the Northwestern station to Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Bieling was born in Germany June 23, 1838, and came to America 
in 1848 locating with her mother at Chicago, coming to Manitowoc in 
1852. She was married to Nicholas Wollmer, pioneer lawyer and banker 
of the city who met death in the civil war while serving with the 
26th Wis. Vol. infantry in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, near 
Atlanta, in 1864. In 1869 Mrs. Wolmer was married to Prof. G. Bieling 
who preceded her in death twenty years ago. Mrs. Bieling continued 
her residence here until ten years ago when she removed to Milwaukee 
and has since resided there. 
Two children, Mrs. John Maeller and William Wollmer, both of Milwaukee 
survive. One brother, Fred Heinemann of Appleton, also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 1915, Page 5
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Those from abroad who were here to attend the funeral of the late 
Mrs. G. Bieling last Saturday, were: Dr. and Mrs. John Moeller and 
children, William Wollmer and Mr. and Mrs. R. Wittmann of Milwaukee; 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heineman and son Fred of Appleton and Dr. A.R. 
Wittmann and son Arthur of Merrill, Wis. They have since returned 
to their respective homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 3
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[cause: broncho pneumonia/age 76 yrs./bur. on Nicholas Wollmer lot]


PAULINE BIELING  (d. 1932)

FUNERAL RITES AT MILWAUKEE
Burial of Mrs. Bieling To Be In This City
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Bieling, 64, former Manitowoc resident, who 
was found dead in the bathtub in her room in a Milwaukee hotel on Monday, will 
take place at Milwaukee Thursday afternoon. The remains will be cremated and 
brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen cemetery here. The services 
here will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the cemetery, in 
charge of Rev. Blaufuss.
Six sisters, Mrs. Charles Reimers, Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Symes, Detroit, Mrs. 
Haydrich, Manitowoc, Mrs. Martin Mickelson, Kaukauna, Mrs. George Bean, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Brown, New York City, survive.
Mrs. Beiling was returning to her home in Chicago from a Manitowoc visit and 
stopped off in Milwaukee for a visit, when she was stricken.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 11, 1932 P. 2
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[Pauline J. Bieling/bur. 5-14-1932/died at Milwaukee WI/cause: accidental drowning/
bur. on George Bean lot/cremains]
(Mrs. Bieling/64yrs./d. May 9, 1932/St. - John's United Church of Christ)


HEINRICH BIERMAN

The funeral of the late Henry Bierman was held from the 
home at 2 o'clock and from the M.E. church at three o'clock 
this afternoon. A large concourse of sympathizing friends 
were present to pay their last tribute to the memory of the 
deceased. Rev. Hooton, officiated and interment was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 14, 1899 P.2
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[cause: sarcema of ear]


SOPHIA BIERMAN  (d. 1921)

At the home of her daughter, Miss Anna Bierman, 524 North Tenth street, 
Mrs. Sophia, widow of Henry Bierman, Sr., died last evening after a 
lingering illness brought on by the infirmities of old age. The decedent 
was a native of Germany having been born there Feb. 26, 1836, and came 
to this country in 1854, she and her husband locating on a farm in the 
town Manitowoc, still being conducted by the eldest son, Henry Bierman, 
Jr. Mrs. Bierman is survived by three sons and three daughters, Henry, 
Jr., and Ernst at the old home on Route No. 6 and August, in Canada, Mrs. 
William Knofle, Chicago; Mrs. William Krueger, Route 4 city and Miss Anna 
Bierman with whom she made her home. The funeral will be held Saturday 
afternoon with service at the German Methodist church. Rev. Schellhase 
officiating. Burial will be made at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1921 P. 1
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[bur 06-25-1921/cause: myocarditis/bur on Henry Bierman lot]


BLANCHE BIERSACK

Word was received here shortly after noon today of the death at Milwaukee 
of Mrs. Fil Biersack, 40, former county resident.
Mrs. Biersack, nee Blanche Cisler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Cisler 
of Manitowoc Rapids, was born at Branch and 15 years ago was married to 
Mr. Biersack.
Survivors are the parents; widower; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Larson and 
Mrs. Hiram Larson, of this city; Mrs. Daniel Wozinski of California; four 
brothers, John, of Valders, Joseph of Branch, Charles of route 6, Manitowoc, 
and Adolph, of this city.
The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for funeral rites.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2
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[d. 10-31-1941 at Milwaukee, WI/age 40 yrs./wife of Fil J. Biersack]


ARTHUR BIGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905:
Arthur Bigel, a son of Joseph Bigel who is a teacher in the 1st Ward school here, 
is extremely ill with peritonitis, and the doctors have only a slight hope of 
bringing him through it.
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From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905:
We reported last week that the doctors had little hope of 
stopping the peritonitis of Arthur Bigel, and on Fri. afternoon 
death shattered all hopes for the young man. Arthur Bigel was 
born in Manitowoc in 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bigel. 
He attended the schools of the 1st Ward and then attended Normal 
School in Milwaukee to become a teacher. He took his final 
examinations last summer and returned to Manitowoc. Here he took 
a position in a 1stWard school, which he handled in excellent 
fashion until a few weeks ago when he fell ill with the disease 
which took his life. Arthur Bigel leaves his sorrowing parents, 
2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon 
attended by many mourners.


GOTTLIEB J. BISCHOFF

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1893:
Death on Thurs., 23 Nov., of Johann Gottlieb Bischof after a 5 mo. illness
with “nervous complaint” (Nervenleiden). He was a Manitowoc resident on North
Main Street west of Luling School. He was born 17 July1827 in Trutzlaff, 
Pomerania and reached the age of 66 yrs. 4 mos. 6 days. The burial took place 
Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery.
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[cause: militis & muscul orphy]


WILHELMINE, IDA AND OTTILIE BISCHOFF

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880:
An article describes the family of Mr. Bischoff who "lost a child last week", and
returned home Sunday morning only to lose two more children within 15 minutes -
15 year old Wilhelmina and 9-year old Ida. Their burials took place on Tues.
(Cemetery records show the two girls died 24 Apr.; and show that the earlier child
was probably OTTILIE who died 19 Apr.)


JACKIE BISHOP

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bishop are mourning the death of their year-old son, 
David J. Bishop, who died at the home of his parents, 720 North 7th 
street, Thursday.
The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home, where funeral 
services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. E.O. 
Flagstad of the Gospel Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The child was born August 31, 1942. Survivors are the parents, a brother 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. 
Bishop of Manitowoc and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. Clay 
of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, November 19, 1943 P. 2
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[David J. Bishop/d. 11-18-1943/age 1 yr./son of Vernon Bishop/bur. on J.
(Henry) Stadler lot-his grandparent]


MAGDALENA BISHOP

Mrs. Magdalena Bishop, 79, resident of the Elm Terrace Home, 610 N. 
Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. 
The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Magdalena Stadler was born Dec. 19, 1873, in the town of 
Kossuth and was married to Rudolph Bishop in November of 1892. The 
couple moved to Manitowoc and the husband died in 1951. Mrs. Bishop 
was a member of the Women's Relief Corps and the St. Ann Altar Society 
of St. Boniface Church.
She is survived by two sons, Louis and Vernon of Manitowoc, five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday and the 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday by the St. Ann Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 17, 1953 P. 25
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[Mary M./d. 11-16-1953/age 80 yrs./bur. on Rudolph Bishop lot]


RUDOLPH BISHOP

Rudolph Bishop, 84, of 1036 South 13th street, Manitowoc, died 
Friday night at Holy Family hospital following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic 
church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bishop was born in 1866 in the township of Two Rivers and 
operated a tavern at Sogge corners for many years. He later 
operated a farm in Kossuth and had been retired since 1930. He 
served as town of Two Rivers supervisor for several years. In 
1892 he married Lena Stadler.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Vernon and Louis of Manitowoc; 
brother, Andrew of Maywood, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Carrie and Miss 
Mollie of Rothchild, Wis.; five grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time
of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 31, 1951 P. 2
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[d. 03-30-1951/age 84 yrs.]


KATHLEEN BLANCHARD

MANITOWOC WOMAN KILLED IN COLLISION
Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69, Victim; Her Sister and Sister-in-Law Injured
ELM GROVE-Two sisters and a sister-in-law from Manitowoc were injured, 
one fatally, in a two car crash at a rain slick intersection in this 
Milwaukee suburban community Wednesday.
Automobiles involved were driven by Miss Elva Zander, 72, 1718 Michigan 
Ave., Manitowoc, and Mrs. Sandra Reimer, 28, Sheboygan.
Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69-year-old widow riding in the Zander car, died 
at Waukesha Memorial Hospital of injuries received in the accident.
Miss Zander, a retired grade school teacher, was critically hurt and her 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Zander, 51, an employe of Manitowoc County 
Hospital, was listed in fair condition. Both have broken ribs and pelvises 
and possible internal inuries. They are under treatment at the Waukesha 
hospital.
The women were on a trip to Brookfield shopping square at the time of the 
accident. All three resided in the same house at the Michigan Avenue 
address in Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reimer was hospitalized with a severe scalp cut and her daughter, 
Tracy, 5, was treated for cuts and released.
The accident occurred at the intersection of West Blue Mound Road and 
Pilgrim Parkway (North Moorland Road) just before noon Wednesday. Elm 
Grove police said Miss Zander's car was making a left turn when it 
collided with the one driven by Mrs. Reimer.
Taught Grade School
Miss Zander taught the primary grades at Jefferson Grade School for many 
years before her retirement in 1962.
The former Kathleen Zander was born in Manitowoc July 29, 1899, daughter 
of the late Arthur and Tillie Levenhagen Zander. She attended schools in 
Manitowoc and was graduated from the old north side high school in 1917. 
She was employed in the office at the Mirro Aluminum Co. for 40 years 
prior to her retirement in 1964.
The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a long-
time member of the church choir and also a member of the Eastern Star 
No. 196. She was an ardent golfer and was a member of the Fox Hills 
Country Club.
She married Ernst Blanchard April 25, 1946, in Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1959.
Funeral Saturday
Survivors in additon to her sister, Elva, are two brothers, Arthur of 
Manitowoc and Karl of San Diegeo, Calif., one nephew and two nieces.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel 
in First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday and then at the chapel. Eastern Star 
memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 19, 1968 P. 1
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[d. 09-18-1968, Milwaukee, WI/age 69 yrs./widow of Ernest J. Blanchard/
bur. on Mrs. Arthur H. Zander lot]
(b. 29 July 1899/d. Sept. 1968/SSDI)


ALBERT J.A. BLANK

Name: Blank, Albert
D. 7/2/1875  B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875       sex: m/w
Age at death: 27 yrs. 7 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele, Mtwc.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Accident railroad
Add Info.:
Pg.# 186
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(Note: Either his stone was misread or they put the wrong date on it.)


M.C. CAROLINE BLANK

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878:
Death of Carolina Blank, a widow living in the 4th Ward following 
a fall last Tues. near the railroad station. She was carried to a 
nearby house where she died in a few minutes.
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Name: Blank, Caroline M.
D. 8/13/1878  B.: 2/19/1805
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878       sex: f/w
Age at death: 73 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Apoplexi
Add Info.:
Pg.# 277


JOHN BLAZEK, SR.  (d. 1923)

JOHN BLAZEK, 84, ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS TODAY
John Blazek, Sr., resident of Manitowoc county for more than a half century, 
died at the family home at 518 North Fourth street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. 
Death was due to infirmities incident to old age, Mr. Blazek having been a 
sufferer for more than a year. Mrs. Blazek died about five weeks ago and since 
her death Mr. Blazek failed rapidly, death coming shortly after noon today.
Mr. Blazek celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday anniversary on February 10. 
He was born in Bohemia and came to America and Manitowoc county shortly after 
reaching his majority. He lived for many years on a farm in the Town of Kossuth, 
selling to come to the city forty years ago. He is survived by two sons, Joseph 
and John Jr., both of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Nohlachek of Fond 
du Lac, Mrs. John Tomaschek, Shawano and Mrs. George Teche of Two Rivers and 
two brothers, James and George Blazek of Coleman. The funeral arrangements have 
not been completed and will be announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1923 P. 1
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[bur 03-24-1923/cause: myocarditis/bur on Mary Blazek lot]


IDA BLECK

Funeral services for Mrs. August Bleck, 64, who died Saturday will take place 
Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 1405 South Eighth street, and at 2 o'clock 
from the First German Ev. Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, three brothers, Herman, August and John Zimmerman, 
all of Reedsville, and two sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5
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[cause: acute cardiac decompensation senility/bur. on Mrs. August Bleck lot]


CHARLES BLESCH

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1891:
Death Mon., after a long illness with consumption, of C.A. Blesch, 
son of our old fellow citizen P.J. Blesch. The deceased, who served 
here for years as an attorney was 35 yrs. of age. The well-attended 
funeral took place yesterday.


PETER J. BLESCH

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904:
Another German pioneer in our city has been taken by death. 
Peter J. Blesch died Mon. afternoon following a long illness. 
He was born 06 Jan. 1827 in Bingen, on the Rhine River, and 
came to America in 1848. He first settled in New York, but 
headed west in 1849 as far as Milwaukee. From there he came 
to Manitowoc in 1850 and has remained here. He worked for 
3 yrs. as a cabinet maker, a skill he had learned in Germany, 
but in 1853 established a store on 9th St. which he operated 
until 1860 when he was elected County Treasurer, an office he 
occupied for 1861 and 1862. After that he reopened his store 
which he had to give up because of approaching age 5 yrs. 
later, and he retired. Mr. Blesch married Margarethe Kellner 
in 1853. She preceded him in death 18 yrs. ago. From that 
marriage there were 2 children –Frank J. and Clara Blesch, 
who now survive their father. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon at the city cemetery.
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[cause: heart disease]


FERDINAND BLIESENER

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900:
A stroke took the life of South Main St. resident Ferdinand Gliesner(sic) 
on Sat. The deceased had lived many years in our city and reached the 
age of 79. He is survived by several grown children. The funeral was 
Mon. from the Lutheran Church.
(Note: I believe the newspaper erred in the surname, it has happened before.)


ROBERT T. BLAKE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907:
Death Friday morning after a long illness of Robert T. Blake, a well-known
resident of our city, at age 88. Mr. Blake was born in the state of New York 
and came to Manitowoc in 1856 where he has lived ever since. He was a deputy 
U.S. Marshal here and a State Marshal for many years. In 1867 and 1868 he was 
sheriff of Manitowoc County. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and a son 
who lives in Escanaba, Michigan. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


ALBERT BLESER

Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek,
with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bleser was born March 3, 1881, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids,
son of the late William and Louis Kiel Bleser. He married the former
Elizabeth Baranonski in 1911 at Kellnersville. He was a life-long
resident of Manitowoc County, retiring 30 years ago from the Francis
Creek Bank where he was vice president and a member of the board of
directors for 25 years. Mrs. Bleser preceded her husband in death in
1943.
Survivors include a son, Earl of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ida
Igenburger of Silvertown, Ohio; a brother, Edwin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc,
and three grandchildren. A brother, Arthur, preceded him in death two
weeks ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9
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Funeral services for Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who died Friday, 
were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen officiated and 
burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were Clifford Mullins, Alois and Bernard Weilner, James McDonald, 
Phil Baranowski and Fred Baugniet Sr.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1960
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[d. 01-01-1960/age 79 yrs.]


JOHN BLESER

JOHN BLESER, 48, RAPIDS FARMER, DIES TODAY
John Bleser, 48, well known town of Rapids farmer and a brother of Supervisor Louis 
Bleser of Manitowoc Rapids, passed away this morning at the hospital. Although in 
failing health he was able to be about his duties on the homestead farm, west of the 
city, until a week ago when he was removed to the hospital here.
The deceased was born in the town of Rapids in 1883 and always made his home in the 
county. He was a great lover of fishing and hunting and although of a quiet and 
retiring disposition boasted of a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn 
of his passing. He was married 21 years ago to Miss Rose Anderes of Reif's Mills who 
survives him with three children, Lester, 19, Hildegard, 17, and Agnes, 13. In 
addition his aged mother, Mrs. Adam Bleser, of Rapids, two brothers, Louis and Walter, 
both of Rapids, and three sisters, Mrs. C.W. Meisnest and Mrs. Nic Fey, both of this 
city, and Mrs. Frank Hall of Route 6, also survive.
The remains will be removed to the homestead from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral 
home on Wednesday afternoon and burial will take place Thursday morning at nine from 
the home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church here, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1932 P. 2
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[bur. 3-17-1932/age 48 yrs/cause: inanition with carcinoma of stomach]


MARTHA BLESER

Mrs. Lester Bleser, 59, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bleser, nee Martha Kiedrowski, was born April 6, 1911, at Walsh, N.D., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kiedrowski. She was married to Lester 
Bleser Nov. 14, 1951, at Manitowoc. They farmed at Rt. 4, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; five brothers, Paul of Detroit, Zigmund, Francis, 
Edmund and Peter of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bennington 
of Detroit, Miss Jada and Mrs. Cecelia Ditty of Delano, Minn.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1970
*********
[d. 06-19-1970/age 59 yrs./wife of Lester N. Bleser]


DOROTHY G. BLIMEL

"Dorothy G. Blimel, age 93, of 1137 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully, 
Saturday morning, Nov. 10, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Dorothy was born June 12, 1914, daughter of the late Hugo and Blanche (Jana) Shimek. 
She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1932. In 1933, Dorothy 
graduated from Manitowoc County Normal Teacher's College. On May 6, 1941, she married 
LeRoy Blimel at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death 
on Aug. 1, 1955. 
Dorothy was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. She 
taught second grade at Holy Innocents Parish. A lifelong volunteer, she was a Girl 
Scout leader, a neighborhood chairman. Dorothy was actively involved at St. Mary's 
Parish as a Rosary Altar Society member and past president and member of the St. 
Mary's School Board, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was also an adviser of the 
Junior Daughters' of Isabella, a member of the Daughters' of Isabella and its past 
Regent (1979-1981 and 1985-1987). In addition, she was past president of the 
Wisconsin Czechs, member of the Wisconsin Czech Choraliers, and the Pinecrest 
Historical Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)  
Dorothy was also preceded in death by her two brothers: Hugo and Edward Shimek; a 
step- brother: Roman Koepple and stepsister: Helen Timm. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on 
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the third floor nursing staff, 
hospice staff, and Dr. Alfredo Diaz at Aurora Medical Center as well as the VNA staff. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 12, 2007"


JULIUS BLOCK

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909:
Another of our early pioneers has gone to his rest. Julius Block, 
a well-known resident of Manitowoc, died of old age debility Friday 
evening in the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto. Mr. 
Block was born 20 February 1825 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After leaving 
school he learned hand-tailoring and in 1853 came to America, arriving 
in Buffalo, New York, on 02 November. He remained there 6 months and 
then traveled on to Chicago. He did not stay there very long either and 
in 1855 traveled once again this time to Manitowoc where he remained. 
For many years he operated a tailor shop here until old age made it 
impossible, at which time he opened a candy store which he operated until 
his death. Since the death of his wife in October 1907, he has been living 
with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Otto. During his years in our city 
Mr. Block maintained an interest in local affairs and his fellow citizens 
provided him with many positions of trust. During his 60 years he was often 
elected to the office of Alderman for the 3rd Ward and for many years occupied
the office of village marshal, and served as auxiliary sheriff during several
administrations. He was very active in the establishment of the volunteer fire
company and served many years as a member of the hook and ladder company… His
large funeral was held Monday afternoon. The flag was flown at half-mast at the 
fire stations. Mr. Block is survived by 2 children –Mr. P.A. Block in La Crosse,
Wisconsin, and Mrs. Arthur Otto here.
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909:
Mr. P.A. Block of La Crosse is visiting here to attend the 
funeral of his father, Julius Block.


MARGARET A. BLOCK

Mrs. Margaret A. Block, 64, of 1519 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died
Tuesday, May 13, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Salvation Army Citadel
Chapel, Manitowoc. Major David Biggs will officiate and burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Block, nee Margaret Ann Graff, was born July 9, 1921, at
Sheboygan, daughter of the late Harold and Harriet Warner Graff. She
was married to Walter Block, in 1935, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Block was a
member of Salvation Army Citadel of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Walter; her stepfather, Luke Sovine
of Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter-in-law; seven daughters and
sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to
9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel from 11 a.m.
until the time of services.


SOPHIA M. BLOCK

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907:
Again another old German settler of our town has passed. Mrs. Julius Block
closed her tired eyes in the final sleep on Thursday last week. Mrs. Block 
was born Marie Sophie Schultz on 26 May 1818 in Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg-
Schwerin, therefore she reached the age of 89 years 4 months and 29 days. 
In 1846 she married her now surviving husband, Julius C. Block, with whom 
she came to America in 1853. The family first settled in Buffalo, New York, 
but only remained there 5 months before they moved west to make their residence 
in Chicago. The family stayed there until 1854, and then in 1855 the family 
moved to Manitowoc where the deceased has lived for 52 years. Her husband 
operated a tailoring business until age made that profession impossible and 
then established a sweet shop. In recent years the deceased grew weaker and
weaker and then caught a terrible chill several weeks ago which her weakened 
body could not fend off, resulting in death. In addition to her elderly 
husband she is survived by a son Philipp A. Block in La Crosse, a daughter 
here - Mrs. R.A. Otto, as well as a host of friends she made over the years. 
On Sunday she was carried to her final rest. 
(There is a thank you ad in this edition, especially thanking Carl H. Paulus 
for delivering the graveside oration. It is signed by Julius G. Block, husband; 
Philipp A. Block, son; Mrs. A. Otto, daughter.)
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907: 
Philipp A. Block of La Crosse, son of Julius Block here, together with his
wife were recent visitors in our city. The reason for his visit to his old 
hometown was a sad one in that he was attending his mother’s funeral. Mr. 
Block has for many years been the proprietor of a large brewery in La Crosse, 
but still has many friends here.


GUSTAV BLOQUELLE

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907:
The grim reaper has taken the life of another old German settler 
in our city. Gustav Bloquelle died Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bloquelle, 
a descendent of French Huguenots who fled to Germany, was born 
27 June 1833 in Wesel in Prussian Rhineland. In 1855 he immigrated 
to America with his brother Louis and both came to Manitowoc. Louis 
Bloquelle later moved to Detroit where he died several years ago. 
Gustav Bloquelle remained here and opened a box making business 
which he operated until his death except for the war years. At the 
outbreak of the war he enlisted in Company ‘B’ of the 9th Wisconsin 
Infantry Regiment, a company almost totally made up of men from our 
county, with which he served until the end of the war. After his 
discharge he returned to Manitowoc and reopened his box business. In 
1867 he married Mrs. Baensch, the widow of Capt. August Baensch who 
now survives him, along with her son, former Vice Governor Emil Baensch. 
Mr. Bloquelle has no blood relatives here but is survived by 3 sisters
in Germany. He was a passionate hunter and in his first years here made 
many hunting trips with the Indians. Last winter he fell ill and remained 
so for a long time. It was hoped he would recover when Spring arrived, 
but that hope was unfulfilled and his illness recurred ending with his 
death Sunday afternoon… Mr. Bloquelle’s funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon under the auspices of the local post of the G.A.R. to which 
the deceased had belonged for many years. Six comrades from his company
served as pallbearers: August Grosstueck, Henry Schmidt, Carl Fricke, 
Carl Werbke, Henry Schweitzer and Gottfried Krueger.
*********
[bur. 04-16-1907/cause: obstruction of the bowels]


ALMA BLOY

Mrs. Herman G. Bloy, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Bloy, nee Alma Schwalbe, was born July 14, 1885. in the Town of 
Eaton, daughter of the late August and Anna Damm Schwalbe. She was 
married to Herman Bloy June 9, 1909 at Collins. They located there 
until 15 years ago, then came to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
in 1961.
Survivors include three brothers. Ferdinand of Chilton, August of Rt. 1 
Manitowoc, and Ted of Collins. Three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home N. Ninth Street 
entrance, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then 
at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 8, 1969


HENRIETTA BLUMENSTEIN

From Bob Domagalski:
Blumenstein, Henriette nee McGlaughland (Jan. 27, 1857-June 27, 1933 
–wife of Charles Blumenstein [married March 17, 1880 in civil service 
in Manitowoc County] 
–daughter of Henry McGlaughland and Katharine Cambell [both born in Ireland] 
–born Town of Cato –at time of death lived at 213 Lafallet Ave., 
City of Manitowoc 
–died from “carcinoma of stomach with syloric stenosis –starvation and 
exhaustion, 3 months”) 
–buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
*******
[bur. 06-29-1933/age 76 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach with pyloric stenosis]


GENEVIEVE BLUMENTHAL

Mrs. Walter Blumenthal, 85, of 914 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Blumenthal, nee Genevieve Krainik, was born Nov. 8, 1886, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Emily Krainik. She was a graduate of Doan 
College of Music, Krete, Neb. She was married to Walter Blumenthal 
Sept. 24, 1909, in Boulder Colo. Her husband preceded her in death in 1965.
A brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday until the time 
of service Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 28, 1972
*******
[d. 09-28-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Walter E. Blumenthal]


FRED W. BOCK

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906:
Death Wednesday afternoon last week in the local Holy Family Hospital of 
Fred. W. Bock, a ship's carpenter. A short while ago BOCK went to Milwaukee 
to work and while eating got a bone stuck in his throat which the Milwaukee 
doctors were unable to remove. He was brought back here and entered the 
hospital where Dr. Sifton operated. The patient grew constantly weaker and 
died on Wednesday. Fred. W. Bock was born in 1852 in Germany and came here 
with his parents as a child of 9-months, settling in Town Kossuth. He learned 
ship carpentry as he grew up and worked here for many years. He leaves a widow 
and 2 children. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon.
******
[cause: pneumonia]


LYDIA BOCK

Name: Bock, Lydia
D. 3/6/1878  B.: 2/22/1878
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878        sex: f/w
Age at death: 12 da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Carl Bock
M.: Albertine Bock
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: merchant
Pg.# 273
***********
[Child of Charles Bock]


ANNIE BODWIN

Mrs. Annie E. Bodwin, 74, former county resident, died this morning at the 
home of her daughter, Miss Myrtle Moser, at Elkhorn, Wis., Mrs. Bodwin has 
made her home at Elkhorn in recent years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Bodwin, nee Annie Fulton, was born in Milwaukee in 1864, and accompanied 
her parents to this county when a girl. The family located on a farm west of 
the city. She was first married to Charles Moser, who died 40 years ago. 
Later she was married to Leonard Bodwin. They located at Owen, Clark county. 
Mr. Bodwin died there and Mrs. Bodwin later located in Milwaukee.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Myrtle Moser, Elkhorn, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Anderson, Los Angeles, Miss Emily Fulton and Mrs. Adelbert Schmidt, both 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Fred Christiansen, route 3, Two Rivers, Mrs. Philip Smith, 
Sr., Silver Lake.
The body will be brought to Manitowoc from Elkhorn Friday and may be viewed 
in the afternoon and evening at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 29, 1938 P. 2
********
[d. 09-29-1938 at Elkhorn, WI/age 74 yrs./cause: cerebral apoplexy]


BERNICE BOECKMAN

Mr. and Mrs. John Boekman(sic), 1216 So. Tenth street mourn the loss of 
month old little daughter, Bernice, who died last Saturday after having 
suffered a severe siege of whooping cough.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1920 P. 8


ELLA BOECKMAN

Miss Ella Boeckman, 80, of 3001 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will offiicate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Boeckman was born July 15, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl 
and Ida Erdman Boeckman. Her parents operated a farm south of Silver Creek and 
after their death she continued to reside on a portion of the former homestead 
property with her brother, Charles. Since her brother died in 1955, a niece, 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), lived with her and more recently her twin 
sister, Evelyn, also resided there.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn, a brother, Alfred, of Manitowoc and a 
niece.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until the casket is moved to church at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970


WILLIAM F. BOECKMAN

Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Boeckman"
22 Jun 1970 (Monday)

William F. Boeckman, 65, of 1810 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Boeckman was born Jan. 7, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Ida 
Kreie Boeckman. He attended schools at Manitowoc where he married Loretta Staudinger 
Dec. 30, 1924. He was a mason by trade and worked for many of the contractors here. 
In 1946, he became a self-employed mason contractor, working until health forced him 
to retire. Mr. Boeckman was a member of Masons Union Local 12 and at one time held 
all offices in the union. He was also a member of Master Builders, Eagles Aerie 706, 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65, Manitowoc Chapter 16, Manitowoc Council 18 and Manitowoc 
Commandery 45. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, 13 grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. A son, a sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday and from noon 
at church until the time of services Wednesday. A Masonic memorial service will be at 
7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


DOROTHY BOECKMANN

Name: Boeckmann, Dorothea
D.: 12/10/1878   B.: 6/15/1828
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878       sex: f/w
Age at death: 50 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper
Spouse: Carl Boeckmann
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: internal soreness
Add Info.:
Pg.# 281


KARL BOECKMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909: 
Carl Boeckmann, an 85-year old man living south of Manitowoc who has been
known to walk in his sleep, on Sunday night wandered away from his house barefoot
in his nightshirt. The old man was found Monday morning lying alongside a hedge.
Because of his age it is feared there may be some aftermath.
************
From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909:
Carl Boeckmann, the old man we recently wrote about as a sleepwalker, had
another episode Saturday night. This time he slipped on the ice and broke a hip. At
his age of 88, an injury of this sort is very dangerous.
************
From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909:
Death last week of 84-year old Carl Baeckmann in his home on Lake Shore
Road. The deceased had come here from Germany in 1851. He leaves 8 children.
The funeral was held Saturday.


WILLIAM BOECKMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901:
Death Wed. evening last week here of Wilhelm Boeckmann of 
old age debility. The deceased, who was born 22 Oct. 1822, 
leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held 
Sat. afternoon.


EMELIA BOEDER

Following a several months illness, Mrs. Gust Boeder, 80, of 934 South 12th 
street, a Manitowoc resident for more than 60 years, died this morning at 
the family home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed 
church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Boeder, nee Emelia Latzig, was born in Germany in 1862 and came to 
Manitowoc in 1880. In 1881 she was married to Gust. Boeder, the ceremony 
taking place in the old frame fire station at the foot of North Seventh 
street. For a number of years after their marriage Mr. Boeder was employed 
at the Rahr brewery. He also seved as a member of the volunteer fire 
department.
In 1900 he became a member of the regular paid department, also serving as 
a lineman for the department. He retired in 1915. In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Boeder
observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
Survivors are the widower; daughter, Mrs. Fred Laufenburg of Milwaukee; two 
sons, William and Walter of this city; two brothers, William and Julius 
Latzig of Merrill; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Thursday afternoon 
until Saturday morning, when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1943 P. 2
*********
[d. 01-13-1943/age 80 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/wife of Gust Boeder]


ERICKA AND STEPHANA BOEDER (twins)

Private funeral services for Ericka and Stephana Boeder, infant twin 
daughters of William and Christine (Novy) Boeder, of  Manitowoc, who 
where born and died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were 
Monday afternoon at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 9, 1973


ROBERT H. BOEDER

Robert Boeder, 79, of 2112 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The American Legion Post 88 will conduct 
military rites at the graveside.
Mr. Boeder was born April 3, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Robert F. and 
Dora Wehausen Boeder. He married Martha Erdmann June 30, 1927, at Manitowoc, 
where the couple resided. Mr. Boeder was employed by Manitowoc Engineering Co. 
until he retired in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the 
379th Infantry Machine Gun Battalion. He was also a member of the American 
Legion Post 88, World War I Barracks 2565.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, Alfred, of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Knox of Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Walter 
Dunfrund of Evanston, Ill., and Miss Elfrieda of Manitowoc, and six grand-
children. A brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Memorials may be sent to St. John United Church of Christ.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1970
*********
[d. 02-17-1970/age 79 yrs.]
(b. 3 Apr 1890/d. Feb 1970/SSDI)


WILHELM BOEDER

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1886:
Death of Wilhelm Boeder Wed. morning in Town Manitowoc. He was 76 yrs. 9
mos. old. He leaves a widow and a large number of children. Burial took 
place Sat. afternoon.
(Note: Only the age is off)
********
[bur. 01-09-1886/age 65 yrs.]


GEORGE BOEHM

GEORGE BOEHM FOUND DEAD AT HOME TODAY
George Boehm, 36, married and the father of three children was found dead in 
the basement of his home at 1211 South Eighteenth street by Mrs. Boehm this 
morning when she visited the basement to call him after he had been there for 
some time attending to a chicken brooder which was in operation. Mr. Boehm is 
believed to have died from strangulation by a rope which was found about his 
throat. Mrs. Naidl, a neighbor was summoned by Mrs. Boehm to assist her and 
later Coroner Kemper was called.
Mr. Boehm was born in this city July 13, 1890, attended the local schools and 
eleven years ago was married to Emma Ellerman of Mishicot. The family has 
always resided here and Mr. Boehm had for some time been employed by the Ship 
Building Corporation. He had been in good health although yesterday he had 
complained of feeling ill.
Besides his widow and three children, Raymond, George Jr., and Marion, Mr. 
Boehm is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Boehm, two sisters, Mrs. 
Fred Schmidt of North Fond du Lac and Mrs. Adolph Boeckman of this city, and 
one brother, Walter, also residing here.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 from the home of Mr. 
Boehm's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Boehm, 817 South Eighteenth street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 14, 1926 P. 1
*******
(George H. Boehm/d. 14 May 1926/cause: suicide/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


ELLA BOEHMER

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1889:
Death of Ella Boehmer, 3-1/2 yr. old daughter of Charles Boehmer, on 25 Mar.
of a cerebral hemorrhage. Charles is the son of Daniel Boehmer. The child
was buried in the City Cemetery on 27 Mar.


JANE BOELTER

Mrs. William Boelter, 49, of 1692 Atlanta Cir., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Boelter, nee Jane M. Jacobson, was born July 26, 1923, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late George Jacobson and Ione Jacobson Delsman. She was 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1941. She was married 
to William Boelter Feb. 23, 1946. She was a member of the Christian Mothers 
Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. by the 
Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973
********
[d. 07-01-1973/age 49 yrs./wife of William T. Boelter/bur. on Mrs. George R. Jacobsen lot]


BESSIE BOETTCHER

Mrs. Otto Boettcher, 82, of 835 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, by the First Church of Christian Scientist. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Boettcher, nee Bessie Marie Pollock, was born Sept. 20, 1889, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Catherine Pollock. She attended 
schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc High School. She 
attended Milwaukee Teachers College. She was married to Otto Boettcher 
May 21, 1915, at Manitwooc. The couple resided in Manitowoc, until 1918, 
moving to Chilton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1933, when she 
came to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the Federation of Women's Club of Chilton and a past 
worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 173 of Chilton, of 
which she was a 50-year member. She was also a member of the past matrons 
organization, First Church of Christian Scientist of Manitowoc and a 
member of the mother church at Boston, Mass.
Survivors include two sons, John, of Mexico City and Dean, of Indianapolis, 
Ind., and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and five brothers preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where an Eastern 
Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American 
Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1972
**********
(b. 20 Sep 1890/d. Feb 1972/SSDI)


EDWARD BOETTCHER

From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908:
Saturday afternoon 20-year old Edward Boettcher and several comrades went
bathing in the river near the bridge of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. He 
could not swim and in a deep part of the river he sank before his comrades 
could help him. The body was recovered shortly after by policemen Carle and 
Christiansen. Boettcher had come here from Antigo in December last year and 
was employed in the shipyard. His funeral was held Monday afternoon.
********
ONE DEAD AND ONE NEAR IT IN RIVER
Edward Boettcher, Aged 20, Loses Life While Bathing - L. Kaufman's Close Call
Edward Boettcher, aged 20, is the season's first victim of the river 
in the city, Boettcher losing his life while bathing with a party of 
friends near the Wisconsin Central bridge Saturday afternoon. The 
body was recovered and the funeral was held at the home of an uncle 
Edward Boettcher, Twenty-Sixth street this afternoon, Rev. Huppert 
officiating.
Boettcher, a native of Antigo and an orphan, came  here last December 
and was employed at the Dry Dock Co. yards. Saturday the boy, with 
his sister and a brother, visited at the home of his uncle, Edward 
Boetcher (sic), 26th street on the occasion of the latter's birthday 
and during the afternoon, the boys planned to go to the rivers. 
Boetcher was unable to swim and being unfamiliar with the river, had 
been in the water but a short time when he encountered a depth that 
proved fatal. Efforts to reach the boy proved unavailing.
The death of Boettcher followed that of Irving Gartzke, a Centerville 
boy who lost his life in a mill pond at the village Friday night while 
bathing.
The Gartzke boy was 17 and had recently launched the Cleveland 
Centerville review, to be published month[ly]. The boy was a son of 
G. Gartzke, proprietor of the Centerville brewery and attended school 
at Milwaukee. The body was recoverd.
Another life was rescued from a fate similar to that of young Boettcher 
when Leonard Kaufman, a West Side youth was taken from the river at 
Rapids by Frank Bartels after the boy was thought dead, Kaufman cried 
for help but companions thought he was fooling and he was permitted 
to sink for the second time before assistance was given him. The boy 
was revived after twenty minutes of work over him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 13, 1908 P.1
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[cause: drowning]


LYLE GENE BOETTCHER

Lyle G. Boettcher, 26, of 921 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 
Brillion, died Friday as the result of an auto accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Boettcher was born Dec. 12, 1946, at Green Bay, son of Wilmer and 
Alma Snortum Boettcher. He was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, 
Manitowoc. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 o'clock 
this Monday until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 15, 1973
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[d. at Chilton WI/age 26 yrs.]


SIDONIA BOETTGER

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. BOETTCHER(sic) AT HOSPITAL TODAY 
WHEN SHE APPEARED TO BE IMPROVING
Able to leave her bed and apparently improving from an operation which 
she recently underwent, Mrs. Edward Boettcher(sic) died suddenly at the 
hospital shortly after noon today. The announcement was a great shock 
to friends as Mrs. Boettcher was thought to be out of danger and on 
the road to recovery. The family home is at Eighteenth and Washington 
streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 20, 1916 P.1
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FUNERAL OF MRS. BOETTGER HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Edwin Boettger, whose sudden death 
at the hospital Thursday was a great shock, will be held from the home 
at ???????? and Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
Interment will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Boettger was 43 years of age and is survived by her husband and 
little children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 22, 1916 P.8
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[bur. 01-23-1916/cause: embolism of heart/bur. on Edwin Boettger lot]
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(No. 14. 1st publication Feb. 24, '16)
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT MANITOWOC, COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In Re estate of Sidona Boettger, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That of the Specail term of said court to be 
held on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 21st day) of March, A.D., 1916, at 
the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc and 
state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application 
of Edwin Boettger to admit to probate the last will and testament of 
Sidona Boettger, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, 
deceased, and for the appointment of an executor.
Notice is herby further given, That at the Special term of said court 
to be held at said court house, on the 4th Tuesday, (being the 27th 
day) of June, A.D., 1916, there will be heard considered and adjusted, 
all claims against said Sidona Boettger, deceased:
And notice is hereby further given That all such claims for examination 
and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 
21st day of June, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated Feb. 23rd, 1916
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 24, 1916 P.3


CARL F. BOLDT

Charles Frederick Boldt, 68, a native of this city, died Sunday morning 
at the farm home in Liberty, three miles south of Valders. He had been 
ill the past 10 months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Berge funeral 
home, Valders. The Rev. E.C. Schroeder of the Liberty Lutheran church will 
officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery here.
Mr. Boldt was born in this city in 1871 and in 1897 married Miss Alvina 
Luedke. He was employed for a number of years at the Smalley company plant 
here. Twenty-four years ago he purchased the Anton Lykell farm in Liberty 
and moved to the farm. 
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Roy and Arnold of Liberty; three daughters, 
Mrs. Alvin Stock, of route 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Erwin Busse of this city, Mrs. 
Elmer Selle of Manitowoc Rapids; brother, William of Racine, Wis.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Minnie Erdman of this city, Miss Tina Boldt and Mrs. Earnest 
Krueger of Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 13, 1939 P. 2
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[Charles Frederich/d. 11-12-1939/cause: carcinoma of stomach]


ALVIN T. BOLL

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1901:
On Wed. evening last week Geo. Boll's second little twin also died.


LENA BOLL

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903:
Death Fri. last week of a cerebral hemorrhage of Lina Boll, the 10-yr. old 
daughter of Geo. Boll here. Her heavily attended funeral was held Sun. 
afternoon.
*********
Lina Boll/b. Jan. 14, 1894 in Milwaukee/dau. of George Boll and wife/
d. May 15,1903 in Manitowoc - St. John's United Church of Christ


MARY ALMA BOLL

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897:
Death Wed. last week of the 4-day old child of George Boll of Manitowoc. 
The burial took place Friday.


MARIE BOLLOW

Mrs. Charles Bollow, 88, of 1316 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bollow, nee Marie Gehrz, was born Nov. 13, 1883, in Germany, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Gehrz. She married Charles Bollow April 30, 
1906, at Hamburg, Germany, and he preceded her in death in 1942. Mrs. Bollow 
was a member of the Ladies Aid of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1972


DALE F. BONK

Dale F. Bonk, 17, of 1201 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bonk was born Nov. 21, 1953, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Nora K. Baruth 
Bonk and the late Chester J. Bonk. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. 
He was a senior at Lincoln High School and was employed part time at 
Consolidated Gas Station, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, four brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Bonk and maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Baruth all of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 20, 1971


FRANK F. BONK

Frank F. Bonk, age 89, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at his 
residence. 
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial of the cremated remains to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Martin and Josephine 
Norkosky Bonk. Frank attended St. Mary Grade School, Southside Junior High and 
Lincoln High School, graduating in 1934. He lettered in football and track. He 
was involved in all sports from 1932 until 1966. He started and operated as 
sole owner of the city semi-pro football team known as the Manitowoc Galloping 
Gaels from 1938 to 1966. This later became known as The Braves and then The 
Chiefs. He served as football commissioner of the Central States Football League 
and Wisconsin State Football League. In 1967, he organized a minor league 
professional football league in Columbus, Ohio, including all the states east of 
the Mississippi River. On Oct. 15, 1938, he married the former Dorothy Steffen at 
St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was inducted into the Central States 
League Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the first athlete inducted into the Lakeshore 
Sports Hall of Fame in April 1977. In 1988, he was inducted into the National 
American Football Association Minor Pro Hall of Fame in Chicago, III. He also 
has been included in the Congressional Records in Washington, D.C., for his 
accomplishments in sports in 1989. Frank retired from the White House Milk A & P 
in April 1977 from the maintenance engineering department. He had been a union 
steward for six years. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Pamela; an infant son; and 
five brothers: Chester, Adolph, Ben, George and Emil Bonk. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. 
Memorials made to Holy Innocents Catholic Church would be appreciated. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2004


LESTER W. BONK

Mr. Lester W. Bonk, a resident of Milwaukee, and formerly of
Manitowoc, died Friday, February 12, 1993, at St. Luke's Hospital, 
Milwaukee.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by
the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Times, February 12, 1993
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[at Milwaukee WI/age 78 yrs./cremains]


ANNA BORCHERDT

Mrs. Anna Borcherdt, 78, died early today at the home, 825 North Ninth 
street, following a week's illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer 
funeral home, and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. 
Joseph Ahearn, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Borcherdt, nee Anna Schnorr, was born in this city in 1861 and was 
married to Henry Borcherdt in 1891. They always resided here. Mr. 
Borcherdt died in 1902. She was a member of the Altar society of the 
Sacred Heart church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Marie Rehnke, who made her home with her 
mother; and a grandchild, Alice Marie Behnke, city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home and the rosary will be recited 
Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Altar society will attend the funeral Wednesday 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 17, 1939 P.2
*******
[d. 07-17-1939/age 78 yrs./cause: arteriosclerosis endocarditis 
myocarditis/bur. on Mrs. H. Borcherdt and Henry Baetke lot]


F.W. BORCHERDT  (FRED)

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1902:
Fred Borcherdt died Mon. in the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The 
deceased, who had been born here as a son of Consul Fred Borcherdt, 
operated a cigar business here for many years until he was taken to the 
state mental facility a few years ago. He is survived by his widow and 
2 children as well as several brothers and sisters.


FRED BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1886:
Death of 28-year old Fritz Borchardt(sic) last Thurs. evening in an accident in
which he fell from his wagon and broke his neck. No one saw the accident and it was
some time before he was found. He leaves a wife and two children, another child
having recently died.


FRED BORCHERDT

Born: March 31, 1827, Mecklenburg, Germany
Married: 1853 to Maria Meishner, 1829-1915
Emigrated to U.S.: 1856—lived in Newton, WI 
Enlisted: April 21, 1861 as a Corporal, from Manitowoc, 35 years old
Promotion: August 4, 1862—commissioned into 21st WI Infantry, Company D, 
Sergeant, then 2nd Lieutenant. October 1, 1862 to Acting Adjutant
November 21, 1864 to Captain Company E
Intra Regimental Company Transfer: November 21, 1864 from company D to company E 
Mustered Out: June 8, 1865 at Washington, DC
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[bur. 09-17-13/cause: old age/bur. on Fred Borcherdt lot]
(Friederich Borchert/b. Mar. 31, 1827 in Mecklenburg/m. 1853 to Maria Meishner/
came to America 1856/lived in Newton. Survived by his wife and 10 children. - 
St. John's United Church of Christ)


FREDERICKA BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1907:
Death Tuesday of 91-year old Mrs. Fredericke Borcherdt in the home of her
son-in-law Hermann Habermann on the corner of 13th and Columbus Streets.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Habermann. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church.


FREDRICH BORCHERDT  (d. 1877)

AN OLD SETTLER GONE
We sincerely regret to announce that Hon. Fred Borcherdt, of Manitowoc, 
U. S. Consul to Leghorn, Italy, recently died unexpectedly at his post 
in the sunny clime of southern Europe.  The deceased was one of the 
early settlers of Manitowoc and prior to his departure for Europe was 
editor in chief of the Manitowoc Tribune.  He was an honest upright 
man, a kind husband, an affectionate and indulgent father, an obliging 
neighbor, a true friend and a first class citizen and although he has 
passed from Earth to Heaven his Christian example, benevolent course, 
wise counsel and kind acts will never be forgotten.  In common with 
the vast multitude who knew and appreciated his sterling worth we drop 
a tear to his memory and tender the bereft family our heartfelt sympathy, 
as we always recognized Mr. Borcherdt as one of the best and truest 
friends of our boyhood days.
Chilton Times, September 22, 1877
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There is also an article in Der Nord Westen, 6 Sept. 1877


HENRY BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death Fri. morning of 45-yr. old Henry Borcherdt, a well-regarded resident of our
city, following an illness of about a year. The deceased had been employed by the
Chicago Northwestern Railroad for many years, but about 5 yrs. ago took over the
Central Hotel and then later the Badger Café. He is survived by his sorrowing parents,
several sisters, his widow and a 9-yr. old daughter. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
******
(d. 27 Nov. 1903/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 11-28-1903/cause: cirrhosis of liver]


JOACHIM BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Sep. 1904:
On Tues. evening Mr. F.C. Borcherdt, the proprietor of the 
Hotel Victoria here, received a telegram that his brother, 
Joseph Borcherdt, had died from burns received while at work 
in Kaukauna. He was employed there by the Chicago Northwestern 
Railroad Co. and was injured in the explosion of a gasoline 
receptacle while at work. He was burned so badly that he suffered 
a terrible death within a few hours. This is the third of the 
Borcherdt brothers who has died within the past year. This victim 
of such a terrible end was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a wife and 3 
children as well as his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. 
The body will be brought here for burial tomorrow.
*********
[Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904] (Note: Because of the dates involved, I
sent this one to the cemetery office and here is the reply)
[It’s believe it’s the same person:
Lot purchased By Joachim Burchardt on 10/3/1881;
Lot diagram book has Joachim Borcherdt;
Burial register has Jochan Borcherdt, male, no age listed, no birthplace or 
cause of death listed
These 2 markers are on the lot:
Wilhelmina Borcherdt/1851-1930, next to:
Joachim Borcherdt/1849-1904
That match to (printout info on the site):
[W2-219-2]-[Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904]
[W2-219-2]-[Wilma Borcherdt/bur. 7-2-1930/age 86 yrs/died at Kaukauna, WI/cause: cancer
    of right lung/bur. on Joachim Borcherdt lot]
although ages are off a little.  Note that the wife also died in Kaukauna.]


MARY BORCHERDT

MRS. BORCHERDT, RESIDENT HERE 51 YEARS, DEAD
Mother of F.C. Borcherdt Dies at Age of 84
Death claimed Mrs. Minnie Borcherdt, widow of the late Frederick 
Borcherdt, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Baetke, South 
Tenth street, last night, taking another of the early day settlers 
of the county. 
Mrs. Borcherdt, was 84 years of age and had been in failing health 
for some time. Mrs. Borcherdt was born in Germany June 18, 1829 
and was married there and in 1856 came to America with her husband, 
the couple arriving here June 13 of that year and Mr. Borcherdt 
for years engaged in the contract and teaming business. Since the 
death of her husband some years ago Mrs. Borcherdt had made her 
home with her children, four of whom survive, being F.C. Borcherdt, 
Sr., this city, John, of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Baetke and Mrs. Lena 
Rolland, this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 
3 o’clock from St. John’s church, Marshall street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 07, 1915, Page 1
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[Minnie (Mary) Borcherdt/bur. 9 Apr. 1915/cause: paralysis following apoplexy]
********
(Maria Borcherdt nee Meishner/b. June 13, 1829 in Mecklenburg/d. April 9, 1915 - 
St. John's United Church of Christ)
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SON CUT OFF IN MOTHER'S WILL, CONTESTS 
But Court Orders Borcherdt Will to be Probated 
Cut off with a $25 bequest in the will of his mother, the late Mrs. 
Maria Borchert, while three other children share equally in the estate, 
John Borcherdt of Chicago today contested the petition for probating of 
the will and a hearing was held in probate court. Judge Chloupek, in a 
ruling, admitted the will to probate. The contest was raised upon the 
grounds that Mrs. Borcherdt was incompetent, owing to age, to make a 
will and that undue influence had been exercised but the court held 
that there was no evidence to support the charges. 
The estate is said to be valued at about $4,000. Attorneys for Borcherdt 
said that an appeal might be taken. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 04, 1915, Page 1 


WILHELMINA BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900:
Death Fri. of 91-yr. old Mrs. Wilhelmine Borcherdt, widow of the late
Friedrich Borcherdt who died in Livorno in 1877. The deceased was born 
11 June 1809 in Chemnitz, Kingdom of Saxony, and came to America with 
her husband in 1833. The family first lived in Detroit, but then in 1841 
came to Neshoto and beginning in 1856 have been residents in Manitowoc. 
When Mr. Borcherdt was named American Counsel in Livorno in 1874 the 
deceased accompanied him there but returned to Manitowoc following his 
death. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.


WILLIAM BORCHERDT

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: 
Death Fri. in Kaukauna of Wilhelm Borcherdt, a son of Mr. 
Fr. Borcherdt here. The deceased had come here about 6 wks. 
ago to attend the funeral of his brother, Henry Borcherdt, 
and while here caught a severe cold which turned into 
pneumonia that shortly claimed his life. He worked for the 
Northwestern Railroad for 23 yrs. and proved himself to be 
a conscientious employee. He was born 14 Apr. 1861 and 
married several years ago with Miss Emma Brennig. About 
14 yrs. ago he moved to Kaukauna with his family. In addition 
to his widow he is survived by 3 children, his father, 3 
brothers and 2 sisters. His body, and his survivors, were 
brought here by the Northwestern Railroad on a special train 
honoring the loss of a loyal employee. He was buried Mon. in 
the local city cemetery.


ALFRED C. BORGWARDT

Alfred C. Borgwardt, 72, of 619 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Borgwardt was born Oct. 5, 1897, in Town of Newton, son of the late 
Rudolph and Anna Ahlers Borgwardt. He attended schools in Newton and 
operated the L and B Service Station from 1934 until 1946. Then he had 
been employed by Manitowoc Engineering Co. retiring in 1963. He married 
Erna Fischer Sept. 8, 1923, in Town of Newton, the couple moving to 
Manitowoc in 1926. Mr. Borgwardt served on the church councils at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bethany Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, a daughter, two brothers, John and 
Walter of the Town of Newton, and seven grandchildren. A brother preceded 
him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 4, 1970
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[d. 04-04-1970/age 72 yrs.]
(b. 5 Oct. 1897/d. Apr. 1970/SSDI)


JOHN A. BORGWARDT

John A. Borgwardt, 61, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Borgwardt was born Oct. 6, 1908, in Town of Liberty, son of the late 
Christian and Mrs. Anna Luebke Borgwardt. He farmed most of his life and 
was active in the Holstein Breeders Assn.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Borgwardt; three brothers, Walter, 
Harold and Elroy, and two sisters, Mrs. Martin Luebke and Mrs. Willard 
Cummings, all of Valders. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Memorials in his memory may be made to Bethany School Building Fund or for 
hymnals.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1970


AUGUSTA BORN

DEATH AGAIN STRIKES BORN HOME IN CITY
Mrs. John Born Dies Within a Year of Time Granddaughter Meets Death in Accident
Death, for the second time within a period of a year, entered the John Born 
home at 1634 S. Tenth street at noon today when Mrs. Born died after a 
lingering illness. Her granddaughter, Marion Born of Newton, met death last 
April 20 when struck down by a truck on Highway 42.
Born in the township of Newton on March 7, 1868, Mrs. Born spent practically 
all of her life in the township, coming to Manitowoc with her husband nine 
years ago. She was educated in the common schools of the town and on June 28, 
1890 was married to John Born. The couple took up their residence on a farm 
which is now operated by two of their sons.
Surviving Family
Besides her husband, Mrs. Born, nee Augusta Reinhardt, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Fred Reinhardt, pioneer residents of the town of Newton, is survived by 
three sons, Reinhold and Walter at Newton, and Edgar of this city; one daughter, 
Miss Frieda at home; two brothers, Emil Reinhardt, Brillion, and Fred Reinhardt, 
Two Rivers; and four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Born and Mrs. Ernest Hoeffner, this 
city, and Mrs. William Damm and Mrs. William Reimer of Collins and three grand-
children. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran church.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 1634 S. Tenth street at 1:30 
o'clock and at 2 o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church on 
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will take place 
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 22, 1932 P. 1
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[bur. 4-26-1932/age 64 yrs/cause: carcinoma of left breast/bur. on Fred Reinhardt lot]


ELLA I. BORN

Ms. Ella I. Born, age 92, a Shady Lane Nursing Care Center resident, 
died Tuesday morning, June 24, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 1997, 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 28, 1905, in Collins, Wis., daughter of the 
late August and Minnie Saches Born. Ella resided in Collins until 1973 
when she moved to Manitowoc. She had been employed at Collins State 
Bank from 1923-1953 and was a partner at the August Born Hardware Store 
from 1953-1969. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc and 
the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law; three nieces; one 
nephew; one grand-niece, and four grand-nephews; other relatives and 
friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ruben; 
and two sisters, Eva and Hilda.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. Thursday evening 
until the time of service at 6 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1997
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(28 Feb 1905/24 Jun 1997/SSDI)


LINDA S. BORN

Mrs. Edgar J. Born, wife of a former teller of the Manitowoc Savings bank, 
died Dec. 29 at a Phoenix, Ariz. hospital, according to messages received 
here. Her home was at Tucson.
Mr. Born, nee Linda Vogt was born Oct. 14, 1898, in the town of Newton, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vogt. She lived in Manitowoc until eight 
years ago when she moved west for her health. Her husband and their two 
daughters later joined her, the former becoming associated with the Southern 
Arizona Bank and Trust company. The couple was married Sept. 28, 1921.
Survivors besides her parents, her husband and two daughters, Gertrude and 
Doris Mae, are a brother, Sgt. Roland Vogt, stationed in England; two sisters, 
Mrs. Walter Born, Newton, and Mrs. Karl Schramm, Alverno.
The body is expected to arrive in this city late Thursday evening. Funeral 
arrangements have been set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
and at 2 o'clock rites will be conducted by the Rev. L.H. Koeninger of the 
First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2
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[d. 12-29-1944 at Tucson AZ/age 46 yrs./cause: bronchial asthma/
wife of Edgar J. Born]


HERMAN H. BORNEMANN

Herman H. Bornemann, 84, of Family Heritage Nursing Home died Saturday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Bornemann was born May 18, 1887, in St. John, Wis., son of the late 
Henry and Berna Reimer Bornemann. He married Lora Kruse in 1912. She 
preceded him in death in 1914. He married Elizabeth Murray Sept. 25, 1915, 
at Peshtigo. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lawrence, of Two Rivers and Clarence, 
of Marinette, Wis.; there sisters, Mrs. Walter Lopas and Meta Dix, of 
Kaukauna, and Ida Fiedler, of Appleton; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grand-
children. A son and a daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and evening.
Manitwooc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1971
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[d. 11-20-1971/age 84 yrs./husband of Elizabeth M. Bornemann]
(18 May 1887/Nov 1971/SSDI)


EVEN BORRESON

BORRESON TO GO BACK HOME TO END DAYS
E. Borreson, who for many years conducted a sail loft in this city and 
erected awnings for local business houses and who for a number of years 
has been making his home at Wittenburg, has decided to return to his 
native land, Norway, to spend his last days and will leave shortly for 
that country. He will leave Wittenburg Friday and may stop here enroute 
to New York from where he will sail next week. Mrs. Borreson died about 
a year ago and a desire to see the old home and relatives in Norway 
prompted the decision for the trip.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 15, 1924 P.2


DONALD J. BOURIL

Donald J. Bouril, 44, of Francis Creek, died Thursday at Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. The Rev. John M. Haen will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bouril was born Oct. 17, 1927, at Kewaunee, son of Joseph and Mary 
Folk Bouril Sr. He was a graduate of the agricultural course of the 
Universty of Wisconsin Madison. He married Dorothy Wachholz June 25, 
1949, at St. Ann Catholic Church. He was the service manager at Bouril 
Auto. Co., Manitowoc. He was a member of Elks Lodge 687 and Fraternal 
Order of Eagles 706, Manitowoc. He was also a member of St. Ann Holy 
Name Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1972


HAROLD AND LILLIAN BOWERS

Private Christian Science funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowers, 
who died at Manitowoc County hosptal, were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Erwin K. Fanta was the Christian Science 
reader and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Bowers, 86, died Tuesday amd Mr. Bowers, 86, died Thursday.
Mr. Bowers was born April 10, 1878, at Akron Ohio, son of the late William H. 
and Anna Cross Bowers. He attended schools at Akron and at Milwaukee and was 
a heating contractor and founder of Industrial Heating and Engineering Co., 
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Bowers, the former Lillian Marshall, was born Oct. 22, 1878, at Akron, 
daughter of the late Perry and Elizabeth Evans Marshall. She attended schools 
at Akron.
The couple was married in 1925 and lived at Akron a short time, moving to 
Milwaukee until coming to Manitowoc in 1962. He was a member of Milwaukee 
Yacht Club, Elks Club and National Association of Power Engineers at Milwaukee.
They are survived by a son, (private), of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren. A son, Harold Jr., of Oakland, Calif., died in 1957.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 13, 1965 P. 12
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[Harold/d. 02-11-1965/age 86 yrs.]
[d. 02-09-1965/age 86 yrs./wife of Harold Bowers/bur. on A. William Bowers lot]


MERRILY BOWERS

Merrily, (photo), six-year old daughter of (private), of Manitowoc, died 
Saturday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had become ill earlier 
the same day.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon at the 
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Services were conducted by the Christian 
Scientist and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Merrily was born Aug. 18, 1949, at Fond du Lac and came with her parents 
to Manitowoc in 1951. She would have entered first grade at McKinley School 
next week.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother and two sisters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. 
Bowers, and Maternal granparents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Oberly, of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 29, 1955 P. 13
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[d. 08-27-1955/age 6 yrs./cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on A. William Bowers lot]


HENRIETTA BOWN

Mrs. Henrietta Post Bown, 87, died early today at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Florence Frum, of 633 North Sixth street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frazier mortuary 
chapel, Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Henrietta Post in New Orleans, La., in 1863 and in 1881 was 
married to Frederick H. Bown. He died 50 years ago. She came her to make 
her home 40 years ago and was active in Eastern Star and First Presbyterian 
church cirles.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frum and Mrs. S.W. Randolph of this city; 
five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 4, 1950 P. 2
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[d. 04-04-1950/age 87 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Florence Frum lot]


ROLF BOYD

REV. AND MRS. BOYD MOURN DEATH OF BABY
Happiness which came to the home of Rev. and Mrs. E.A. Boyd with the 
birth of a son a few days ago was turned to mourning yesterday when 
Death claimed the little life. The sympathy of many friends will be 
tendered the bereaved parents. Funeral services will be held from 
the house at 1:30 tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 12, 1915, Page 4
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[Baby Boyd/bur. 13 Jan. 1915/cause: acute bronchitis]