HAROLD AND CASSANDRA BABCOCK (obits and photos) Harold L. Babcock, age 69, of 1720 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Neil Peipenburg, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. He was born May 8, 1934, in West Concord, Minn., son of the late Birdge and Julia Rafferty Babcock. Harold served as a cook with the 84th Engineer Battalion during the Korean War. On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former Cassandra Reardon at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1998. Harold was a machine operator for Manitowoc Engineering Company for 25 years retiring from there to become an over the road truck driver for eight years. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers Union and Teamsters Local No. 75. Harold was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He also was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 2004 and Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Home Care Health Services for the loving care they extended towards Harold. Herald Times Reporter. Feb. 23, 2004 ******** Cassandra Rose Babcock, age 62, of 1720 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, went to join her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 1998, after suffering a massive heart attack. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. She was born June 29, 1935, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Pritchard and Irene Schaden Reardon. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. On November 26, 1955, she married Harold Babcock at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Babcock was a member of the Charismatic Prayer Group at St. Mary's Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. Cassie was ceaselessly devoted as a wife and mother. Her constant service to the Lord in prayer and Bible reading was a great inspiration to us all. She lived The Life for everyone to see. Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1998
(photo contributed by family/see contributors page)
Harold and Cassandra Babcock taken in 1985WILLIAM BACH From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1895: Another one of our city's first settlers, Mr. William Bach, closed his eyes on Sun. evening in final sleep. Mr. Bach was born 16 Feb. 1828 in Gera, Saxony, as the son of a wealthy silk processor. After attending the local schools he went on to the University of Leipzig to study law; however, in 1847 he immigrated to America and came directly to Manitowoc. In 1854 he established the W. Bach Exchange and Banking Office. For many years he filled the offices of County Treasurer and County Clerk, also serving as Deputy Court Clerk and later Justice of the Peace of the 1st Ward. Judge Gilson appointed him Court Commissioner which position he held until his death. He married his surviving wife in 1856, a marriage that produced one daughter who currently lives in Milwaukee. The funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery, and the large funeral procession was witness to the esteem in which this pioneer was held by our city.
SOPHIA BACHMANN From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 Burial Friday morning of Sophia Bachmann in Evergreen Cemetery.
LOUISA BACKLAND From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Death in the local mental facility on Sun. night of Mrs. L. Backland who had been an inmate there for the past five years. The burial took place yesterday.
JOHN GUYLES BACON From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death Tues. morning of 65 yr. old John Bacon, a well-known citizen of our city. The deceased had suffered an injury to his knee a few days ago, but blood poisoning set in and took his life. (Note: The age is off in the obit. but this was common)
ALBERT BAERWALD From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1904: Death Thurs. here of Albert Baerwaldt, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born in Schievelbein, Pomerania (the same birthplace as world famous Professor Birchow, both families closely acquainted) and came to Manitowoc from Germany in 1863 where he has remained. He leaves a widow and 5 grown children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge, of which the deceased was a member for many years. ********* [cause: general debility]
ELSIE BAHR From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1888: Death last night of Mrs. Bahr, mother of Gottlieb, Fritz, and Hermann Bahr.
JOHN BAHR, JR. From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of 15-year old John Bahr, Jr. on Mon., son of Mr. J.G. Bahr. The deceased was afflicted with rheumatic inflammation. He suffered a great deal of pain in his life. His burial yesterday was attended by all of his school comrades. (The article goes on to describe all the afflictions that the BAHR family has suffered over the recent past.)
CARRIE (LIEBENOW) BAKER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901: Thurs. morning last week Mr. H.F. Liebenow received a telegram notifying him that his sister, Mrs. Carrie Baker, had died of pneumonia on Tues. in Los Angeles, Calif. She was 59 yrs. old. Her body was shipped here and arrived Tues. afternoon. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from Mr. Liebenow's residence at the corner of 8th and Commercial St., led by Pastor Romoser of the German Methodist Church. (Note: She is on Liebenow lot in cem.)
DR. H.S. BALCOM Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 52, Thursday, April 11, 1872, Page 4 Column 2 Sorrowful News -- It will be three weeks to-morrow, when our community was startled by the report that Dr. Balcom, who had lain sick for some time at the residence of Mr. J.E. Platt, had mysteriously disappeared from his bed room during one of his delirious attacks and was nowhere to be found. The report proved true, all the efforts of his many friends to find him, or at the least some traces of him were unavailing until by mere accident, last Monday afternoon, a son of Mr. Avey Smith, being out hunting pigeons on his father's farm, came upon the lifeless remains of the lost man, lying beside a fallen tree. The friends of the deceased were immediately informed and the body was brought to town, where upon inquest before Don A. Shove, Police Justice, the verdict was rendered that the deceased came to his death by exposure. Dr. Balcom was one of the best educated and most successful physicians of our City, his loss is severely felt and will be long remembered by those whom he has benefited professionally, but especially by his personal friends who had the best opportunity to appreciate his character. May Peace which he could not find here, be with him now and forever. The funeral services were held at the residence of the Doctor's most faithful friends Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Platt, and were most solemn and interesting. Rev Mr. Haff reading the service and Rev. Mr. Stevens giving a short but very interesting sermon. The large rooms were crowded with former patients and mourning friends of the deceased, showing fully how high he was respected.
IRMA BALGE From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907: Last week two children of Division Street resident Richard Balge here died one after the other –one 8 years old and one 9 months. The children were buried together on Friday. [Note from cem. office: I don’t show 3 in 1907 – only Irma (9 mo) & Lyman (2 yr) (both buried on 9/27/1907). I think the newspaper just made a mistake on Lyman’s age in the 2nd obit.
LYMAN BALGE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1907: Death yesterday of a 2-year old son of Richard Balge here. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the German Methodist Church.
BENJ. L. BARKER From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of 20-year old Ben. L. Barker on 19 May in Manitowoc. He was a locomotive engineer on the Seeufer-Bahn and son of locomotive engineer George Barker. He was buried on Sun. afternoon.
GEORGE BARKER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897: Death Thurs. last week of George Barker after a long illness here in Manitowoc. He was one of the oldest engineers of the local stretch of the Northwestern Railroad. He was born in Greenwich, New York, and reached the age of 53. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
HENRIETTA BARKER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904: Death in Sheboygan on Sun. of Mrs. Henrietta Barker at the home of her daughter there where she had gone to live a few months ago. She was the widow of Geo. Barker who died many years ago. The deceased, who was 60, is survived by one daughter. The body was brought here and the funeral held yesterday at the city cemetery.
CALPHURNIA BARNES From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889: Death of 63 yr. old Mrs. C.C. Barnes on Mon. Mrs. Barnes had come to Manitowoc with her husband in 1860 and lived here since that time. Her funeral took place yesterday morning. ******* [cause: disease of the kidneys]
ELIZABETH BARNES Mrs. Elizabeth 'Betty' (James) Barnes, 60, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 13, 1994 at her residence. She was born on April 13, 1933 at St. Nazianz, WI to the late Steven and Catherine Stein Meyer. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951. She married James K. Barnes on June 16, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clark Mills, Wisconsin. Mrs. Barnes worked as a secretary for the Manitowoc County Nurses. Later, she owned and operated the Wishing Well, located on Washington Street in Manitowoc. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc and also very active in several of the churches organizations. She was president for many years of the Association for Retarded Citizens. She was also instrumental in starting the first nursery school for the physical and mentally handicapped children. She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters; and one brother and sister in law, along with other relatives and friends. Her parents and a brother, LeRoy P. Meyer, preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8pm. Sister Pam Biehl will hold a Prayer service at 7pm lead. A special thank you for the thought and care which Betty received from the American Cancer Society, Holy Family Memorial Hospice, the Sacred Heart Parish and her friends. (edited for living people) Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 1994
JANET BARNES From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901: Death in Baraboo on Fri. from typhus of Mrs. Charles Barnes, daughter of the late local resident Joseph Rankin. She is survived by her mother, who lives here, her husband and 2 children. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery. ********** [cause: typhoid fever]
JOHN W. BARNES From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: Following a short illness, John W. Barnes died Sun. morning of a heart condition. The deceased, who was 61, came to Manitowoc in 1862 but shortly left our city to take over a position in the "Commissariat" of the Federal Army. He later returned here and operated a retail store until 1894 when illness prompted his return to private life. He leaves 6 children, his wife having predeceased him in 1885. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ********** [cause: angina pectoria]
DIETRICH BARNSTEIN From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1887: Death of Diedrich Barnstein on Mon., 21 Nov. The elderly citizen was 77 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days old, and he came to Manitowoc in 1848, married in 1850 and leaves his widow and one son. Burial took place yesterday at 2pm.
LISETTE BARNSTEIN From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1891: Death on Sun. morning of Mrs. Elise Barnstein, mother of our well-known pharmacist J.E. Barnstein. The deceased, who died of the weakness of old age, reached the age of 79 yrs. 9 mos. She had come to America many years ago and lived with her family both in Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties. During the last years she lived with the family of her only son mentioned above. Her funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery. ********** [bur. 11-11-1891/age 79 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
LINDA BARTEL From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Linda Bartels, the 3-yr. old daughter of 5th Ward resident Wilhelm Bartels, died on Thurs of diphtheria. The funeral took place next day at the city cemetery.
MARTHA BARTEL From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1890: Death on Sun. of Martha Bartel, 9 yr. old daughter of John Bartel, a resident of the 4th Ward in Manitowoc. The funeral took place yesterday.
WILLIAM BARTELS From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: Death in a Milwaukee hospital last week of 62-year old Wilhelm Bartels, a former resident of our county. The body was brought here and the funeral was held Friday from the residence of his brother on Wolmer Street. (b. Aug. 01, 1846 at Koelpin, Germany/d. Dec. 01, 1908/St. John's United Church of Christ record)
JOHN BASKEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1906: Death Sunday evening of 41-year old farmer John Basken, a resident near Kings Bridge, of heart disease. The deceased leaves a widow and 4 children.
CHRISTINA BAUKNECHT From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Death Wed. evening last week of 40 yr. old Mrs. Bauknecht, wife of Mr. Heinrich Bauknecht, of pneumonia. She leaves 9 children and 2 stepchildren. The funeral took place Sat. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [Christine Bauknecht/bur. 12-18-1895/age 40 yrs./cause: pneumonia]
REED TAFT BAYNE "The last daily newspaper started here was the New Times, with Arthur Trippler as editor. The name was changed to the Manitowoc Evening Times in 1931 when the newspaper was purchased by the Morgan Murphy Enterprises of Superior, and R.T. Bayne came from superior to be editor and publisher. A year later Bayne and his associates bought out the half interest of Edward Mackay in the Herald-News. This resulted in the consolidation of the two daily newspapers into the Manitowoc Herald-Times. Bayne and Ohde, who owned the other half of the Herald-News, became co-publishers of the Herald-Times. In 1935, Bayne and his associates bought controlling interest in the Two Rivers Reporter from Mark Byers. After the death of Ohde in 1947, Bayne became sole publisher and vice president of Manitowoc Newspapers Inc. and the Two Rivers Reporter Inc. Bayne died in 1954 and Barenbaum suceeded him as general manager." and: "The newspaper's plant at 902 Franklin St. was built in 1918. During the years of Bayne's and Barenbaum's management it was expanded in 1949 and again in 1966." from 2006 HTR Business Review
CHILD BEACH Name: Beach, ------- D. 1/11/1877 B.: 8/2/1875 Reg. D.: 4/27/?? sex: m/w Age at death: 1 yr. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: R.K. Paine, M.D., Mtwc. Spouse: F.: J.P. Beach M.: Ella Beach Cause of Death: Capillary Bronchitis Add Info.: Merchant clerk Pg.# 221
AUGUSTA BEAN From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899: Death in Chicago Wed. of last week of 65-yr. old Mrs. Bean, widow of Frank A. Bean who has been dead for many years. The body was brought here and buried in a well-attended funeral on Sat. at the city cemetery.
BENJAMIN BEAN From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900: Death Sun. of a 9-mo. old son of Benjamin Bean here. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
FRANK BEAN From Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1899: The death of Frank Bean by drowning, which we reported in the Sun. edition (the particular Sun. edition unavailable on microfilm), was buried Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery with a large number of mourners.
WALTER BEASANT CIVIL WAR VET From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: Walter J. Beasant, a former resident of our city, has died in Milwaukee at age 78. The body was brought here and will be buried today under the direction of the G.A.R. Post to which he formerly belonged.
CHR. F. BECK From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878: Sudden death of Chr. F. Beck, known as the owner of Walhalla Parks, found dead in bed Mon. morning. “The deceased lived here since 1855, was a widower of several years and was childless. A sister of the deceased and a brother of his wife live in Chicago.”
FRED BECKER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: News was received Mon. from Milwaukee that Fritz Becker died there on Sun. He was an old and well-known resident of our city who had lived in Milwaukee the past several years. He reached the age of 76-yrs. 10-mos. 26-days and had come here in the ‘50s where he spent many years with a store and a bakery. During the Civil War he served as a captain in the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment and did his part until released because of illness. Following the war he helped with the organization of the Wisconsin National Guard and served as a major in the 2nd Regiment. He leaves one son and two daughters. His body was brought here and buried yesterday under the auspices of the local Hermann’s Sons Lodge in the city cemetery.
FREDERICK W. BECKER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Sep. 1904: Death recently in Sheboygan, following a long illness, of Fritz Becker, a former resident of our city who has lived in Sheboygan since 1892. The deceased was born 25 Jan. 1844 in the Province of Saxony, and in 1857 came with his parents directly from Germany to Manitowoc. Here he married Elizabeth Franz, the eldest daughter of the late John Franz, who now survives him along with 2 daughters as well as several sisters. The deceased served for a while with the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the war. His body will be brought here tomorrow morning and interred at the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 09-13-1904/cause: liver disease]
GEORGIANA M. BECKER Georgiana M. Becker, age 79, a resident of the Manitowoc County Health Care Center, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, 2006, at the center. Georgiana was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 2, 1926, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Becker) Osieczanek. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. On June 26, 1952, Georgiana married Hilary Becker at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2004. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Georgiana was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: Arthur, Alvin and Carol Osieczanek, as well as a very special pet cat named "Baby." A memorial service for Georgiana will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Manitowoc County Health Care Center for their compassionate care of Georgiana. Herald Times Reporter - Feb. 17, 2006
HILARY J. BECKER A Memorial Service for Hilary J. Becker, age 82, of 929 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, who died early Monday morning, Jan. 19, 2004, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Deacon Robert Drobka. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with Graveside Military Rites accorded by Am Vets Post #99. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 22, 2004
RAYMOND L. BECKER Raymond L. Becker, age 82, of 1432 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. He was born Nov. 9, 1920 in Manitowoc, son of the late John H. and Odelia Mueller Becker. Raymond was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1938. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. On Nov. 9, 1946, he married the former Priscella Ciha at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in August 1982. Raymond was a tool and die maker with Aluminum Specialty Company, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post #659, Eagles Aerie #706, National Rifle Association and a life member of the Manitowoc Rifle & Pistol Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by an infant sister: Mildred Becker; a brother: Roy F. Becker; and brothers-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Raymond will be sadly missed by family and friends. Herald Times Reporter-Feb. 5, 2003
EDWIN S. BEDELL From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897: A telegram came from Buffalo on Tues. that one of the veterans taking part in the encampment of the G.A.R. aboard the steamship "Moore", Manitowoc resident E.S. Bedell, had fallen in the ship's hold and died as the result of injuries received. He was about 60 yrs. of age. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897: The body of E. S. Bedell, whose death we reported in our last issue, arrived here from Buffalo Thurs. last week, and was buried Fri. in the local city cemetery.
HAROLD V. BEEMAN (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Harold V. Beeman, age 76, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, December 3, 1999, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 14, 1923, in Two Rivers, son of the late Harold and Clara Williquette Beeman. Harold served in the United States Army during World War II as part of the Air Corp. On February 16, 1946, he married the former Lorraine Boeder. The couple separated in September of 1966. Harold worked at Mirro from 1950 until 1971, and then worked at the Manitowoc Engineering Co. until his retirement in 1984. Harold was a member of the V.F.W. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, one daughter, seven grandchildren, three great grand-children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Clara; and one sister, Eunice Naumann. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1999
CHARLES G. BEERS From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1909: Death Friday, after a long illness, of Charles Beers, a well-known resident of our city. Mr. Beers was born 13 August 1848 in Meinel, Germany, and came to America as a 14-year old boy and served as a seaman for 10 years. In 1872 he came to Manitowoc and operated a successful store here. He is survived by his widow and a son, as well as his mother and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the city cemetery.
CHARLES W. BEERS From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1906: Charles Beers here received a telegram from St. Louis on Thursday last week reporting that his 31-year old son Charles had died suddenly in a hotel there. The deceased was employed as a glass worker for many years in Chicago but had to give up his position recently because of illness. No one had anticipated that the end was so near. Mr. Beers immediately traveled to St. Louis and brought the body here. The funeral was held Monday. ----------------- (Chas. Wm. Beer/b. Oct. 26, 1875 in Manitowoc, the son of Chas. Beer and wife nee Bonk. He died Feb. 21, 1906 in St. Louis of a gunshot wound. The coroner's jury verdict was accident not suicide. - St. John's United Church of Christ record)
CHRIST BEGALKE From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: The Trustees of the local mental facility, in their report for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1904, lists the following deaths: Catharina Cretton died 24 Sep. 1903 of exhaustion at age 80; Christopher Bejalke died 10 Oct. 1903 from heart trouble at age 73; Carl Fischer died 02 Dec. 1903 from a stroke at age 44; and Johanna O’Neil died 24 Apr. 1904 of bronchitis at age 84.
HEINRICH BEGEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: Consumption claimed the life Sat. of 34-yr. old Henry Begemann, who resided on 17th St. here. The deceased leaves a widow. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** (Heinrich Freiderich born Jan. 26 1870 in Centerville, died June 8, 1905. He is survived by his wife Dora Hermann, his parents, Simon and Wilhelmina Begemann and 1 brother and 1 sister. - St. John's United Church of Christ record) ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
CHRISTIAN BEHM From Der Nord Westen, 29 Jan. 1891: Death of 77 yr. old Christian Behn(sic) on Mon., after a long illness, in the home of his son-in-law Mr. Theo Tim---- (illegible). The deceased, who was a brother of Lake Shore Rd. resident August Behn, will be buried today in the city cemetery.
MARIA C. BEHM From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1885: Death of Mrs. Maria Behm on Mon., 21 Sept. in Town Newton, the wife of Mr. August Behm, formerly of the Two Rivers tannery, later resident of Newton. She was 50 yrs. 5 mos. and 19 days old. Burial will take place this afternoon.
FREDRICK BEHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: Death Mon., following a long illness, of Friedr. Behrens of Town Line Road north of Manitowoc. Mr. Behrens, who came from Germany about 40 yrs. ago, reached the age of 61. He lived many years in Manitowoc before moving to a farm near the city several years ago. He leaves a widow and 8 children. ****** [cause: tuberculosis]
HENRY BEHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904: Death Tues. last week, in the Veterans Home in Milwaukee, of Heinrich Behrns (sic). The deceased, who was born 78 yrs. ago in Schleswig Holstein, lived in our city until about a year ago when he was taken to the Veterans Home because of increasing weakness. He leaves 2 daughters and a son. During the Civil War he served in Company D of the 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His body was brought here Fri. and buried in the city cemetery under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R. Pastor Nagel delivered the funeral oration. ******* (born July 9, 1828 in Propski, Schleswig-Holstein/d. Mar. 17, 1904 in the soldiers Home in Milwaukee. He was a widower, survived by 1 son & 2 daughters/from records of St. John's United Church of Christ)
HERBERT BEHRMANN Herbert Behrmann, 54, of 814 South 17th street, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Behrmann was born in 1896 in Manitowoc and was employed as a carpenter. In 1922 he married Catherine Rosik. He was a veteran of World War I and served with Company B 107th engineers. Survivors are the wife, two daughters, five brothers, three sisters, and two grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1950
ERNESTENA BEHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1889: Death of former resident, Mrs. Fritz (first name not given) Behrns(sic) on Mon. in Sheboygan of consumption. The deceased was only 23 yrs. old and leaves her husband with 2 small children. The body was brought here for burial in the City Cemetery.
MARY (MARIA DOROTHEA) BEHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death Fri. morning of local resident Mrs. Henry Behrens of stomach cancer, an illness with which she had suffered for a long time. The deceased, who was 56, leaves her husband and 3 grown children. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran St. Johannes Church. ********* Maria Dorothea Behrens, born Jan. 14, 1844 in Demum, Pommerania, d. July 20, 1900. She came to the U.S. in 1852 and lived in Newton with her husband, Heinrich Behrens for 25 yrs. She is survived by her husband, 1 son and 2 daughters/ from records ofSt. John's United Church of Christ.
JOHN BELIK From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1909: John Belik, a resident of the 7th Ward, was found dead in his bed Thursday last week. It is believed that his death had occurred Tuesday evening. Belik was 86 years old and leaves no family. The funeral was held at the city’s expense.
OLIVE BEM From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death Sun. of a 5-mo. old daughter of Arthur Bem here. The funeral was yesterday.
MARY BENDER Name: Bender, Mary D. 6/26/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 9/18/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 66 yrs. B.P.: Bohemia D.P.: Mtw. City Cem: Ch.: Inf. & Address: D.J. Easton, M.D., Mtwc. Spouse: Joseph Bender F.: M.: Cause of Death: organic disease of the heart Add Info.: Pg.# 259 ******** (Note: From cemetery office, Mary Banda and Mrs. Joseph Basta may be the same person. BASTA: [Unk]-[Mrs. Joseph Basta/bur. 06-24-1878] The date is slightly off. Burial register has buried the wif of Josph Banda (?? difficult to read) Banda is then crossed out & Basta written above it in a different ink Frie G, $2 [somewhere in Section L]. Banda could sound like Bender.
APOLONIE BENISHEK From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909: Death in Branch yesterday from old age debility of 85-year old Mrs. A. Benishek, one of the oldest settlers in our county.
JENNIE BENISHEK From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905: A 15-mo. old daughter of Four Corners resident Frank Benisek died Sun. and was buried Tuesday. ******** [bur. 04-17-1905/age 15 mo./cause: whooping cough]
MATEJ BENISHEK From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900: Death in Branch on Wed. of 80-yr. old Mathias Benischek of old age debility. The funeral was held Fri. at the city cemetery.
JANE BENKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1894: Death of Mrs. L. Binkelmann, an old resident of our city, last Fri. Burial was Sun. in the Catholic Cemetery. (Note: The newspaper was in error about the cemetery as well as the misspelled surname) ********* [Jane Benkelmann/bur. 08-23-1894/age 64 yrs./cause: exhaustion]
DORTHY BENSE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: We recently reported that Mrs. Bense, a daughter of Mr. E.C. Hollenbeck here, had died in Monroe. Mrs. Hollenbeck brought the deceased's little daughter here, but the child grew ill and died Thurs. from grief over the loss of her mother, the grandparents believe. The funeral was Saturday.
ANNE CHRISTINE BENSON From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: Mrs. Benson, wife of policeman Gunder Benson, died unexpectedly on Tues. The lady had been ill for several weeks, but it appeared that she was getting better and was able to get around the house again. Tues. morning she suddenly sank into her chair, and though a doctor was called, death arrived a few minutes later. The deceased was born in Norway 73 yrs. ago and had come to Manitowoc with her husband in 1883. In addition to her husband she is survived by 3 children.
OLE BENSON From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: Death on Mon. of Mr. Ole Benson, a highly visible citizen of our city. He first saw the light of day on 12 Aug. 1837 in Mondal, Norway, and came to America in 1874 settling in Chicago. About 23 yrs. ago he resettled in Manitowoc where he has lived ever since. The burial took place yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery.
MARIA BENTEL Name: Bentel, Maria D. 8/5/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: 36 yrs. 8 mo. 24 da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. City Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 187
ERMA BENTLA/BENTLEY From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902: Death Mon. of a 9-mo. old daughter of Mr. Gebhard Bentley here of pneumonia. The funeral will be held today. (From cem. office: Based on the age, sex, cause of death, and relative similarity of the last name, I would say it's a match. The burial register has Erma Bentla, female, age 9 mo, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: pneumonia Perhaps Gebhardt Bentli [SR] was her grandfather. Maybe Gebhardt [JR] & Emma Bently were her parents. The lot that Gebhardt [JR] & Emma are buried on wasn't paid for until 1909, so it would make sense that if they had a child die in 1902, they might bury it on the grandparent's lot which was already paid for.)
EMIL BENTLEY From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Consumption claimed the life Mon. of 20-yr. old Emil Bentley, a son of Gerhard Bentley here. The deceased had been born in Manitowoc 11 July 1881.
LOUISE BENTELLE/BENTLY From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891: Death yesterday morning of the 2 yr. old child of drayman H. Bentle of Manitowoc. The child died of “teething” (Zahnen). Burial will take place Sat. morning. ********* [Burial register has Louisa Bentelle, female, age 1.10 [1 yr, 10 mo], born in Manitowoc, cause of death: bowel complaint]
SHIRLEE M. BENZSCHAWEL Shirlee M. Benzschawel, age 80, of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Steven Olson. Cremation will take place at a later date. Shirlee was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roy and Edna Bean Pratt. She attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 7, 1952, she married George "Jiggs" Benzschawel in Iron Mountain, Mich. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1997. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was also preceded in death by a brother: George Pratt; two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and granddog, Dudley. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2003, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Shirlee was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved her trips to Oneida sharing time with her bingo buddies. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2003 Photo
GEORGE BERGE From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1889: On 22 Feb. Georg S. Gilbert-Berge died at the age of 1 yr. 2 mos. of lung complications from measles. He was buried in the Municipal Cemetery on Mon., 25 February.
TERJE BERKEDAL From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Death Mon. in Town Kossuth of 52-yr. old Terja Birkedal, survived by a widow and several children. The deceased had lived in Manitowoc for many years and worked as a city policeman for a long time. The funeral was held Saturday.
ERNESTINE BERKHOLTZ From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896: Death in Green Bay last week, of Mrs. Ernestine Berkholz, widow of the late Wilhelm Berkholz who died one year ago. The deceased, who was a resident of Manitowoc for many years, had gone to Green Bay to be with her daughter who resides there, and where she died after a long illness. Her casket was brought here and buried alongside that of her husband in the city cemetery. She leaves 1 son, 1 daughter, and 5 grandchildren. ******* [cause: consumption]
WILHELM BERKHOLTZ From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1889: Death of the well-known commercial fisherman Wilhelm Berkholz on Tues. of last week after a long illness. The deceased was 62 yrs. old and was buried on Thurs.
JOSEPH BERNARD Volume# 10 Page# 38 Name of Deceased: Joseph (Joe) Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased:Carpenter Age: 67 years 4 months 10 days Father: Anton Bernard Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother: Barbara Bernard Mother's Birthplace: Germany Birthplace of deceased: Germany Birthdate of Deceased: March 19, 1843 Certification:Married Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed Date of Death: July 29, 1910 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force:No Name of informant: Joe Bernard Jr.( Son) Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: August 1, 1910
SADONIA A. BERNARD Volume# 85 Page# 560 Name of Deceased: Sadonia A. Bernard Maiden Name: Stephany Color: White Sex: Female Occupation of Deceased: Homemaker Age: 86 Father: William Stephany Sr. Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin Mother: Lena Hills Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: October 22, 1897 Certification: Widowed Husband or Wife of Deceased: Wenzel J Bernard Date of Death: March 27, 1984 Cause of Death: Cardio Pulmonary Failure(minutes),Pneumonia( 3 weeks) Place of Death: Memorial Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Robert Bernard Place of Burial: Evergreen cemetery Date of Burial: March 30,1984
WARREN WENCEL BERNARD Volume# 97 Page# 8 Name of Deceased:Warren Wencel Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased:Test Lab Technician Hydraulic Hoseman Age: 71 Father: Wenzel J Bernard Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin Mother: Sadonia Stephany Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: April 29, 1921 Certification: Widowed Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed Date of Death:January 4, 1993 Cause of Death: Ca Lung Length of Disease: 6 months Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Helen Swetlik Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: January 7, 1993
WENZEL JAMES BERNARD Volume# 85 Page# 557 Name of Deceased:Wenzel James Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased: Malster( Anheuser Busch) Age: 84 Father: Joseph Bernard Father's Birthplace: not listed Mother: Anna Bielek Mother's Birthplace: not listed Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: September 13, 1899 Certification: Married Husband or Wife of Deceased: Sadonia Stephany Date of Death: March 19, 1984 Cause of Death: Myocardial Infraction Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Sadonia Bernard Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: March 22, 1984 NOTE: According to the death information Wenzel was D.O.A when he arrived at the hospital
EMMA BERNER From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1879: Death Thurs. of last week of Miss Emma Berner, age 20, the daughter of Mr. August Berner.
