EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

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
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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



Harold and Cassandra Babcock taken in 1985

(photo contributed by family/see contributors page)


WILLIAM 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.


GLADYS BACON

Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Roger Strebel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bacon, nee Gladys Meneau, was born Jan. 8, 1914, at Marinette, daughter 
of the late Eugene and Mary Marineau Meneau. She was married to John L. Bacon 
July 14, 1938, at Two Rivers, and the couple located in Manitowoc. Mrs. Bacon 
was a member of the Homemakers Club and the Altar Society of Holy Innocents 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Arnold of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Morey and Mrs. Earl 
Tome of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Domnitz of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Mrs. Fred 
Levenhagen of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1971
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Funeral services for Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roger Strebel will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday 
where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1971


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)


JOHN L. BACON, SR.  (d. 1946)

John L. Bacon, 72, of 932 Lincoln boulevard, died last night in his sleep of 
a heart attack. His son, John Jr., with whom he resided, spoke to his father 
at 10:30 p.m. when he retired, and when he went to awaken him this morning, 
he found him dead.
Mr. Bacon was a salesman for the Smalley Manufacturing Co. of this city, and 
for the past 22 years was a salesman for the Fox River Tractor Co. of Appleton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Friends my call at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time for 
services Friday.
Mr. Bacon was born in 1874 and was a lifelong resident of this city. In 1903 
he married Miss Mathilde L. Nienaber. She preceded her husband in death four 
years ago. Survivors are two sons, John L., of this city and Donald F. of Two 
Rivers and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1946 P. 2
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[d. 05-08-1946/age 72 yrs.]


ELLEN MYRTLE BAECKMAN

Ellen M. Baeckman, age 106, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2006, at the center. 
Ellen was born on March 1, 1900, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Andrew 
and Amelia Boechmann Stern. In March of 1923 she married Elmer Baeckman in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1946. Ellen and her husband 
Elmer were owners and operators of a carnival concession business for many 
years until their retirement. She was a member of St. John's United Church 
of Christ in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include one daughter, one granddaughter, four great-grandchildren,
five great-great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive. Ellen was 
also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Leonard Kopecky; four sisters: Anna, 
Marie, Clare, Della; and two brothers: George and Joe.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Dr. Rev. Jim Klein 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 13, 2006
(Note: Her husband is listed under Baeckmann.)


LOUISE BAECKMANN

Miss Louise Baeckman, 79, of 1109 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 8, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and 
Louise Keubke Baeckman.  She attended Lutheran School and the old West Side 
High School and was employed as a fitter in the Wagner Style Shop, Manitowoc, 
until her retirement in 1948.  
Among survivors are a brother, Walter, and a sister Miss Viola, of Manitowoc 
and several nieces and nephews.  A sister preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
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[bur. on John Keubke lot]


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.
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[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.)


CALVIN C. BAIRD

Funeral services for Second Lieut. Calvin C. Baird, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Laban Baird, 1020 Buffalo street killed in the crash of an army plane in 
California late last week will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the St. James 
Episcopal church. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
The ashes of Lieutenant Baird arrived here this afternoon aboard a North 
Western road train and were taken to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home. Friends may call at the funeral home from this evening on. A firing squad 
from the Drews post of the American Legion will accord military rites at the 
grave.
Lieut. Baird entered the service in November, 1942, and had been stationed at 
Santa Ana, Calif. He has three brothers in the service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1944 P. 2
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[Calvin Coolidge Baird/d. at Santa Ana, CA/age 20 yrs./cause: aircraft accident
fractured skull/cremains/son of Laban Baird]


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. 
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Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable:

Hermogene S Balcom
31st WI Infantry, Field & Staff
Born: ca 1820
Enlisted: July 14, 1864 as an Assistant Surgeon, from Manitowoc, WI.
Promotion: July 14, 1864 to 2nd Assistant Surgeon
January 19, 1865 to Assistant Surgeon 
Mustered Out: July 8, 1865 at Louisville, KY 

Edwards’ 1868-69 Manitowoc City Directory: Balcom, Hermorgien, physician, 
   boards State corner 8th 

Manitowoc Pilot, January 4, 1870, Thursday: 
H. S. BALCOM, M.D.: Physician and Surgeon. Particular attention paid to the 
treatment of difficult and critical cases, and to consultation. Also, 
Examining Surgeon for Pension. Office in the building formerly occupied by 
Kuehn & Co., bankers. Orders left at T. & J. Robinson's Drug Store will be 
promptly attended to.

1870 June 1 Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc, Ward 4: Herman Balcom, 
50, Male, Physition(sic), born New York 
buried, April 9, 1872 in Manitowoc, WI"


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.
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[bur. 09-27-1907/cause: meningitis]


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.
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[bur. 09-27-1907/cause: meningitis]


RICHARD BALGE

R.C. BALGE DIES, VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Richard C. Balge died of pneumonia at the Holy Family hospital last 
evening at 8:40, death coming as a relief from suffering. Deceased 
was born in Germany February 8, 1866 and came to this country in 1893, 
making his home at Two Rivers and later moving to Manitowoc where he 
was married in 1903 to Miss Lavina Haase. Surviving him are his wife 
and three children, Norman, seventeen, Delmer, thirteen and Lyle, 
eleven. Four children preceded him in death. Mrs. Alvian Prinz, a 
sister who lives in Germany, also survives. Mr. Balge was employed 
at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church the Rev. 
Machmiller officiating at the services and from there to Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday June 8, 1925 P. 2


CHARLES F. BALLMANN

Charles F. Ballmann, 71, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ballmann was born June 1, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Minnie Bohn Ballmann. He married Lillian Fischer June 21, 1924, at Manitowoc. 
He had been employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering Co., retiring 
two years ago. Mr. Ballmann was a member of the Machinist Local No. 516 of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, George, of Wood, 
Wis., and eight grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (State Street 
entrance) after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 12, 1971
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[d. 04-11-1971/age 71 yrs./husband of Lillian Ballmann]
(b. 1 June 1899/d. Apr. 1971/SSDI)


JOHN BALTE

John G. “Gus” Balte, age 88, formerly of 1416 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, 
died Sunday morning, May 1, 2005 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded by AMVETS Post #99 of 
Manitowoc. 
Gus was born Jan. 30, 1917 in Manitowoc, son of the late David and Mary 
Miller Balte. He was a 1935 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. 
Gus was a U.S. Army veteran serving from June 22, 1940 until Nov. 26, 1943. 
On Oct. 20, 1945, he was married to the former Mabel M. Kustka at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Mabel preceded him in death on 
May 14, 2001. Gus worked for the Kelvinator Commercial Products and also 
owned and operated Gus’s Liquor Store on Park Street in Manitowoc for many 
years. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. His seven grand-
children and one great-grandson were the highlight of his life.
Survivors include his one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-
in-law, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson, one sister and two 
brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Mabel; 
one son: Thomas; one brother: David; three sisters: Rosie Balte, Mollie 
Stadleman and Frieda Carmody. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m. on Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Balte 
family. 
Gus’s family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center for their care and concern shown to him the past four years."
Herald Times Reporter


ELIZABETH BARBEAU

Mrs. Elizabeth (Bessie) Barbeau, 87, of 1324 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Barbeau, nee Elizabeth Richmond, was born Oct. 8, 1884, at Ahnapee, 
Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann Culligan Richmond. She 
was married to John A. Barbeau April 29, 1913 at Algoma. They resided 
in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1968.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two great grandchildren, seven sisters and two brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday with wake 
service at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1972
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[d. 01-04-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of John A. Barbeau]


MARCELLIN J. BARBIER

Manitowoc Driver Killed in Crash
PORT WASHINGTON - A three-car accident near Port Washington late Friday afternoon 
killed a 59 year-old Manitowoc heating contractor and a 20-year-old West Allis 
youth.
The victims, Marcellin J. "Smokey" Barbier of 506 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc and 
Bernard A. Stroik of West Allis, were killed in a collision at 4:35 p.m. on U.S. 
Highway 141 just west of Port Washington.
According to informed sources, Barbier and his wife were returning to Manitwooc 
from a Florida vacation at the time of the accident. Mrs. Barbier, believed to be 
in critical condition, is hospitalized at Port Washington.
Owned Heating Firm
Barbier was the owner of Smokey Barbier Heating Inc., a business located at the 
same address as his home.
Authorities said Barbier was killed when a car which was returning to the pavement 
struck his car, and Stoik died when a third vehicle hit the car which had just 
returned to the road.
Stroik was a passenger in a car driven by Thomas Weber, 19, of Milwaukee, who 
authorities said had driven off the roadway briefly to clean his windshield.
Funeral arrangements for Barbier are expected to be announced Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1971 P. 1


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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[cause: angina pectoria]


WALTER BARNES   (d. 1960)

Walter W. Barnes, 70, of 1035A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, veteran railroad employe, 
died Saturday morning at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was born July 1, 1889, at Porter, Ind., son of the late Warren and Rose 
Warren Barnes. He married Helen Haskins at Menominee, Mich., May 31, 1916, and the 
couple resided 23 years at Green Bay, coming to Manitowoc 22 years ago. Mrs. Barnes 
died Jan. 22, 1951.
Before retirement six years ago, Mr. Barnes served 35 years with Chicago and North 
Western Railroad, the last service being as an engineer. He was a life member of 
the Brotherood of Locomotive, Firemen and Engineers.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Wilbert Strauss of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Raymond 
Kummer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Godon Anholt of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Rudolph 
of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Mrs. Richard Melanson of Worth, Ill.; five sons, 
Warren, Donald and James of Manitowoc, Walter Jr., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Robert 
with the United States Air Force at Lincoln Air Force Base, Lincoln, Neb., a brother, 
Winifred of Three Rivers, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Jeannie Fischer of Terre Haute, Ind., 
and 27 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1960 P. 14
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[d. 03-26-1960/age 70 yrs.]


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.


FRED W. BARNSTEIN

Dr. Fred W. Barnstein, 87, of 1014A S. 12th St., died Saturday morning at 
Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Dr. Barnstein was born July 16, 1883, at Sheboygan, son of the late Dr. J.E. 
and Minnie Beste Barnstein. He came to Manitowoc as a young child and attended 
schools here. He later attended Marquette College in Milwaukee where he studied 
pharmacy and became a registered pharmacist in July of 1912. He maintained his 
license until June of 1967. He married Adela Clusen in 1914 at Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death in 1946. He then married Ethel Towsley Parker.
He studied optometry and became a licensed optometrist in March of 1916. He 
operated Barnstein Drug Store at Manitowoc until 1940 when he then devoted all 
his time to practicing optometry.
Dr. Barnstein was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, served as 
deacon, treasurer and superintendant of Sunday School for many years and was a 
member of the Men's Brotherhood of the church.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club serving as president in 1955. He was past 
chancellor of the Manitowoc Lodge No. 86, Knights of Pythias, and was appointed 
deputy grand chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin, in 
November of 1970.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Beck, Mrs. 
Herbert (Kathryn) Pleuss and Mrs. Kenneth (Winifred) Beck, all of Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Zenk of Eureka, S.D., and Mrs. Arthur Achtemeier of Fort 
Recovery, Ohio, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Monday until noon 
Tuesday and then at the church until the time of srvice.
Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1971
********
[d. 05-01-1971/age 87 yrs.]
(Frederick/b. 16 July 1883/d. Apr. 1971/SSDI)


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]


WILLIAM H. BARR

William H. Barr, beloved husband of Anna, brother of Frank of Alaska, 
and Mrs. Roy Hollowell of South Bend, Ind. Resting at funeral home, 
2500 N. Cicero avenue, until Tuesday, 9 a.m. Interment Tuesday, 3 p.m., 
at Manitowoc, Wis. Berkshire 8070. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: June 22, 1942
********
[William Henry Barr/d. 06-21-1942 at Chicago IL/age 64 yrs./
bur. on Jos. Jirikowic lot]


CLYDE D. BARRIE

DEATH COMES TO RELEASE HIS SUFFERING
Clyde Barrie Passes Away In Prime Of His Life
Death came to Clyde Barrie at the family home 827 North Ninth street last night 
shortly after 11 o'clock while he slept peacefully after having spent a better 
day and evening than usual. Taken ill six months ago he had been a patient at 
the hospital and at his home ever since and for a time showed signs of recovery. 
While it was known that his condition was serious the death came as a great shock 
to the family and a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be held from the 
home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Clyde Barrie was taken seriously ill last October and for weeks was a patient at 
the Holy Family hospital. He recovered sufficiently to return to his home and 
then made a trip to Chicago to consult a specialist regarding his heart trouble. 
Upon the night of his return from Chicago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which 
was the cause of the death last night.
Born Here in 1893
Mr. Barrie was born in this city November 23, 1893 and was but 28 years of age. 
He attended the local high school and graduated with the class of 1913. Later he 
attended Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill., and returned here to accept a 
positon in the office of the Aluminum Goods company with the accounting department 
a postion which he held up to the time of his illness.
Favorite of Aunt
During his youth he acquired the habit of spending much of his time with his aunt, 
Mrs. Sam Olson, 1214 New York avenue and to her he would go with all of his little 
troubles and for her he took the place of two sons who died in infancy. The 
friendship of the two way great and the shock to Mrs. Olson, who has been in poor 
health for a number of yers is a severe one.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church, of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 
F.& A.M., of Manitowoc Chapter No. 16 Royal Arch Masons and of the Elks. His mother
died January 7, 1918 and was followed six months later by the father on June 21. 
After the death of the mother Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barrie came here from Green Bay 
to take up their residence at the family homestead and Clyde made his home with 
them for the past three years.
Surviving Relatives
Surviving him are two brothers, Arthur, with whom he made his home and Walter C., 
of Los Angeles, Calif. Two aunts, Mrs. Sam Olson of this city and Mrs. Albert 
Barrie of Portland, Oregon are the only other surviving members of the family.
The Rev. D.C. Jones of Neenah will officiate at the service at the home and the 
Masonic lodge will be in charge of the services at the grave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 18, 1922 P. 1
********
[Clyde David Barrie/bur 03-21-1922/age 28 yrs/cause: endocarditis/
bur. on Jacob C. Barrie lot]


CHARLES BARTA

Charles Leo Barta, 38, of Rt. 2, Two Riveres, died Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital from injuries received in a 20 foot fall from the hay mow on 
the Milton Guex farm, Rt. 2, employed by the Guex family for Two Rivers, Jan. 5. 
He had been employed by the Guex family for the last 15 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot, 
the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Barta was born March 31, 1925, at Mishicot, son of the late Charles Barta and 
Christine Burtard Barta Pribek.
Survivors are his mother, step-father, Matt Pribek, a brother, a sister (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.). A brother, Harold, died in 1958.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this Monday evening. The 
casket will be removed to the church Tuesday morning where the body will lie in 
state from noon until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1964 P. 13
**********
[Charles Leo Barta/d. Jan. 12, 1964/age 38yrs./place of death: Two Rivers, WI/
bur. on Harold Barta lot]


ELVERNA BARTEL

Mrs. Alois Bartel, 45, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday evening at the Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Liberty. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bartel, nee Elverna Behnke, was born Oct. 30, 1925, at Brillion, daughter 
of the late Fred and Alice Kleinow Behnke. She was married to Alois Bartel 
May 1, 1948, at Brillion. She served as a cancer crusader and was assistant 
superintendent of the Manitowoc County Fair. Mrs. Bartel was also a member of 
the Valders PTA.
Survivors include her husband; two sons and five daughters (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); two brothers, Lester of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Wilmer of Rt. 2, 
Brillion; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Maile and Mrs. Allan Abel of Rt. 1 Brillion, 
and Mrs. Art Kreplin and Mrs. Milton Lau of Rt. 2, Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1971
********
[d. 01-08-1971 at Chilton WI/age 45 yrs./wife of Alois M. Bartel] 


JOHANNA BARTEL

Mrs. Edward Bartel, 89, resident of the city for more than four score years, 
died Saturday evening at the home, 1907 Western avenue. Last Tuesday she fell 
while coming downstairs and her condition failed rapidly.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m from the Wattawa, Urbanek
and Schlei funeral home, and at 2 o'clock from the First German Evan. Lutheran 
church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating.
Mrs. Bartel, nee Johanna Klug, was born in Germany in 1852 and when a child 
accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. She was married here 70 years ago to 
Edward Bartel. Mr. Bartel died 19 years ago.
Survivors are three sons, Albert of Milwaukee, Arthur and Charles of this city; 
three daughters, Mrs. Alex Zeischold, Mrs. Walter Zeischold, Mrs. Bertha 
Schliesleder all of this city; sister, Mrs. William Rudolph, of this city; eight 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1941 P. 2
********
[d. 10-18-1941/age 89 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on Edward Bartel lot]


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.


EUGENE P. BARTELME

Eugene Bartelme, 75, of 911 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Park 
Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be 
conducted by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Bartelme was born April 25, 1897, at Cooperstown, son of the late John 
and Nora Scanlon Bartelme. He was educated in Cooperstown schools and 
attended Whitewater State College. He and his brother, Ben, operated 
Bartelme's Food Market from 1931 until retiring in 1965.
He married Ruby Fiedler at Green Bay. He was a member of Holy Innocents 
Parish and Usher Club and Holy Name Society of the church and a member of 
American Legion-Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He served in World War I.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a 
brother, Leo, of Wilmar, Minn., three sisters, Mrs. Frances Wellner, of 
Denmark, Mrs. Josephine Kriwanik, of Green Bay and Mrs. Gordon (Monica) 
Francke, of North Hollywood, Calif., and three grandchildren. Four brothers 
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, between 4 
and 9 p.m. Thursday where prayer service wil lbe held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972
********
[d. 05-02-1972/age 75 yrs.]
(b. 25 Apr. 1897/d. May 1972/SSDI)


LILLIAN BARTELME

Mrs. Lillian Bartelme, 71, of 716 S. 18th St., Mantiwooc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Bartelme, nee Wegforth, was born Jan. 4, 1889, at Brillion, daughter of 
the late Henry and Kathryn Luecker Wegforth. She attended Brillion schools, 
coming to Manitowoc in 1906. She was married to Michael Bartelme Jan. 23, 1909. 
He died in 1948. He was a steamfitter and plumber.
Mrs. Bartelme was a member of St. John Church and the sewing Circle of the church. 
She was a past vice president of the Women's Guild of the church.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) Richardt, Miss Ethel Bartelme, 
Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Leannah, Mrs. Kenneth (Marilyn) Ostreich and Mrs. Clarice 
(Carol) Carey of Manitowoc; six sons, Harold, Gordon, Michael, Glenn and Robert 
of Manitowoc and Jack of Watertown; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Franta of Lyons, Ill.; 
two brothers, Henry and Clements of Manitowoc; 23 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Four sons, two daughters, two sisters and a brother preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 
11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1960 P. 11
********
[d. 04-06-1960/age 71 yrs./widow of Michael Bartelme]


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)


CHARLES BARTLETT   (d. 1932)

Charles Bartlett Dies At Milwaukee
VET N.W. ROAD CONDUCTOR PASSES AWAY
Body To Be Brought Here For Burial-On Local Run For Many Years
News of the death of Charles Bartlett, veteran North Western road conductor and for 
years a resident of this city, has been received from Milwaukee where Mr. Bartlett 
had resided for a long time. His death, which occurred last night, was due to the 
shock of an operation which he underwent several days ago at Milwaukee hospital.
To Bring Body Here
While funeral arrangements have not been completed the body will be brought to this 
city for burial, probably tomorrow or Friday. Mr. Barlett's wife, who was Caroline 
Seeger, of this city, and preceded him in death several years ago, is buried here.
Mr. Bartlett, one of the most popular conductors on the North Western line and who 
for twenty or more years had a run on the Lake Shore division through this city, 
was 76 years of age and had retired from the service, having  been pensioned some 
years ago. He was a frequent visitor here and had a wide circle of friends in 
Manitowoc.
Born at Kenosha
A native of Kenosha where he was born and reared, Mr. Bartlett had spend most of his 
life at Milwaukee. After his marriage in this city he made his home here for several 
years but owing to headquarters of his run being at Milwaukee, again located in that 
city. He is survived by one son at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1932 P. 1


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.


IRENE E. BAST

Mrs. Eugene M. Bast, 55, of 2119-41st St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. A.L. Schmeling will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bast, nee Irene E. Mueller, was born March 19, 1915, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Arthur Mueller and Ella Sachse Mueller. She attended Manitowoc public 
schools, and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1933. She was 
married to Euguene Bast Nov. 16, 1946, at Manitowoc. They resided here until 1960 
when they moved to Two Rivers.
Survivors include the husband and a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), her 
mother, Mrs. Ella Mueller, and a brother, Kenneth, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie 
in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 19, 1970
*******
[d. 03-19-1970/age 55 yrs./wife of Eugene/bur. on Kenneth H. Mueller lot]


MARY BAST

Mrs. Magnus Bast, 81, of 814 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, wife of Dr. M.L. Bast, 
died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been 
confined 26 days.
A brother, William Schilling, died Thursday evening at Northfield, Minn.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bast will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. 
Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mary Jeanette Schilling was born April 6, 1878, at Hutchinson, Minn., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schilling. She was married there 
Oct. 9, 1901, to Dr. Bast and the couple came to Manitowoc. Mrs. Bast was a 
member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church.
She is survived by the husband, a daughter, Mr. J.J. McCully of Manitowoc, four 
sons, Leonard E. of Memphis, Tenn., John R. and Evarist W. of Manitowoc and 
Eugene M. of Two Rivers; two brothers, Oliver and Walter of St. Paul, Minn.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Frank Reiner of Northfield, Minn., and Mrs. R.M. Stubbs and 
Mrs. Grace Andres of St. Paul, 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1960 P. 13


OTTO BATHKE

Otto Bathke, 42, of 2004 Meadow Lane, died late yesterday afternoon at the Holy 
Family hospital. He had been ill two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at two o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the 
Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Bathke was born in Pierce township, Kewaunee county, in 1897 and came to 
Manitowoc 22 years ago, to be employed in the shipping department of Plant No. 2 
of the Goods company. He held this position until taken ill. In 1922 he married 
Miss Elsie Krueger of this city.
Survivors are the widow; daughter (private); four brothers, Louis Roland, Algoma, 
Reinhardt, Kewaunee, Andrew, Oshkosh, Henry, Escanaba, Mich.; sister, Mrs. Henry 
Qualman, city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of 
the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1939 P. 2
********
[d. 03-03-1939/age 41 yrs./cause: acute bacterial endocarditis]


ADOLPH BAUER

Adolph H. Bauer, 77, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at home 
after a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a. m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. B. L. 
Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born July 16, 1886, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
Ferdinand and Mary Roedig Bauer, and always lived in the township. He 
married Eleanor Detjen in 1914. She died in 1918, and Sept. 30, 1950, 
he married Mrs. Mary Sadkowski Miller at 5t Isadore Catholic Church, 
Osman.
A farmer until retiring in 1953, Mr. Bauer attended the Agricultural 
Short Course at University of Wisconsin, Madison. He had served as clerk 
of the township for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, a son, two step-sons, a hrother, Richard Bauer 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Buretta and Mrs. Mary Keen 
of Manitowoc; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
(No newspaper named or date)


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.
******
[bur. 05-31-1899/cause: bronchitis]


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.
******
[bur. 06-30-1899/age 8 yrs./cause: drowning]


HELEN WITT BEAN

BEAN-Mrs. George, nee Helen Witt, 92, formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday at 
the Lutheran Home for the Aged at Milwaukee where she had been residing. 
Funeral services will be at 3 P.M. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 
2 P.M. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1956 P. 14
*******
[d. 04-26-1956 at Wauwatosa WI/age 92 yrs./bur. on George Bean lot]


ROBERT H. BEAN

"BOBBY" BEAN'S LONG FIGHT IS ENDED BY DEATH
Bed Ridden For Seven Years, Cheerful Sufferer Released Saturday
Death, which came to him late Saturday afternoon, ended the long vigil of 
"Bobby" Bean who for seven years, a hopeless invalid, had cheerfully faced 
the inevitable with calm resignation and a spirit of indomnitable courage 
that won admiration. The end came at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. 
George Bean, Fourteenth street and was sudden, although it was realized 
that life might pass at any time.
At the request of Mr. Bean, expressed often, the body was taken to the 
Wattawa chapel from where funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, 
the Rev. Schreiber officiating. The chapel will be open this evening from 
7 to 9 for convenience of friends who may wish to see the body.
Tragedy Engulfs Him
Tragedy, terrible and dark, engulfed the life of "Bobby" Bean, as he was 
familiarly known to Manitowoc in boy and youth. It shadowed him even before 
the terrible accident which seven years ago left him a helpless cripple and 
invalid, but through it all he manifested a most remarkable courage and 
fortitude and accepted his fate with a cheerfulness that astonished even 
those who knew him best. There was never a time when "Bob" Bean whimpered 
or bemoaned fate; at all times his friends found him waiting them with a 
cheerful word and a smile.
Mr. Bean suffered the fatal injuries which caused his death seven years ago 
while chief engineer on an ocean liner en route from New York to Honduras. 
Some defect in the engine necessitated repairs and a large steel hoist was 
used in the work. Bean was operating the hoist when there was a break in the 
machinery and the big weight fell, burying the engineer under tons of steel 
and iron. When Bean was taken from beneath the debris of the wrecked hoist, 
he was thought dead but the steamer was turned from her course and speeded 
to Charleston, S.C., where Mr. Bean was rushed to the hospital and after 
X-ray examination, operated upon. It was found that he had suffered a fracture 
of the skull, a broken back, lacerated spine, crushed ribs and was paralyzed 
from the hips down. No hope was entertained that he could live but from day to 
day he improved and was finally able to be brought here, although helpless. He 
spent months in the hospitals before returning here.
Becomes Ad Writer
Although paralyzed from the hips down, Mr. Bean regained his mental faculties 
completely and developed unknown talent and engaged in business as an 
advertising writer which he followed for a long time. Later he removed to New 
Orleans where he established a boarding house and directed its management with 
success, through this means providing for himself and family. He returned here 
some time ago and had been with his parents to the end.
Born in This City
Mr. Bean was born in this city on March 10, 1892, being 36 years of age at his 
death. He attended the local schools and previous to going east to follow the 
ocean, had conducted the former Staudt hotel for some time.
Besides his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bean he is survived by two children, 
Louise and James.
Although Mr. Bean had suffered but little after leaving the hospital and had 
received every care, the death comes as a relief to end the long waiting for 
the inevitable.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1928 P. 2
*********
[bur. 2-28-1928/cause: necrosis of pelvic bones/bur. on George Bean lot]


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.”


EUNICE C. BECKER

Mrs. Grover Becker, 63, of Rt. 2, Salem, Wis., former Manitowoc resident, 
died early Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. 
Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Eunice La Pointe was born May 11, 1896, at Gladstone, Mich., 
daughter of the late Frank and Francis Le Claire La Pointe. She was married 
Sept. 13, 1916, at Gladstone and the couple resided two years at Two Rivers, 
moving to Manitowoc in 1936. The couple moved to Detroit in 1947 and two 
years ago went to Salem. Mr. Becker is a barber.
Mrs. Becker is survived by the husband, three sons, Grover Jr., of Salem, 
Allen of Manitowoc and Chief M-Sgt. Clayton with the United States Air Force 
at Plattesburgh, N.Y.; mother, Mrs. Frank La Pointe of Gladstone; two brothers, 
Frank of Alpena, Mich., and Armand of La Crescenta, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. 
Dougal Grey of Munising, Mich., and Mrs. Roy La Cosse of Gladstone; and 13 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
7:45 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1960 P. 5
********
[d. 03-27-1960 at Burlington WI/age 63 yrs./wife of Grover C. Becker]


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


HENRIETTA BECKER

[Henrietta Krueger/bur. 11-22-1906/age 79 yrs./cause: old age]
Henrietta was married twice.  Here is her marriage record for the 2nd one from
marriage files on this site:

"KRUEGER: Karl F.W.
m: 21 Apr 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.240)
to: Henriette Becker (widow)
From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1894:
Marriage in Reedsville of Carl Krueger with Mrs. Henriette Becker of
Manitowoc, by the Lutheran Pastor of Reedsville. (No date given.)"


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


WILLIAM A. BECKER  (d. 1960)

William A. Becker, 80, of 1305 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital. He suffered a stroke a week ago and had been hospitalized 
since.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Aug. 3. 1879, at Maribel, son of the late Henry and Henrietta Dreger 
Becker. He married the former Amanda Rabenhorst Nov. 7, 1907, at Maribel and they 
lived there until 1925 when they moved to Manitowoc. He was a carpenter and cabinet-
maker all his life, retiring 12 years ago. He and his wife celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1957.
Survivors include his wife; son Hugo H. of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton 
Borucki and Mrs. H.A. McKenna of Manitowoc; brother Henry Becker of Maribel; two 
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Rabenhorst of Maribel and Mrs. Richard Wolfersdorff of 
Milwaukee and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1960 P. 7
*******
[d. 03-17-1960/age 80 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Amanda Becker lot]


PAULINE BECKMANN

Mrs. Frederick Beckmann, 75, nee Pauline Fischer, of 1030 North Fourth street, 
Kiel, died early Friday following a week's illness. Mrs. Beckmann was born in 
Mosel, Sheboygan county, in 1867 and was marred to Mr. Beckmann. They located 
on a farm in Centerville and in 1927 moved to Kiel.
She is survived by the widower; three sons, Walter of Colby, Wis., Raymond 
and Roland of Kiel; four brothers, George, Oscar and Walter of Arcadia, Calif., 
Charles of School Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Hake, of Colby, Mrs. Hugo 
Knorr, of Madison, Miss Clara Fischer of Arcadia; seven grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral home 
in Kiel and at 1:30 from the Trinity Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery in this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5


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    

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
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH A. BEERNTSEN

Joseph A. Beerntsen, 80, of 1817 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, with graveside military rites by the American Legion Drews 
Bleser Post 88.
Mr. Beerntsen was born Nov. 14, 1889, at Green Bay, son of the late Henry W. and 
Johanna Dennisen Beerntsen. He attended schools in Green Bay and was a candy maker 
for 55 years. He started his career with his brothers in Green Bay. In 1906, he 
moved to Chicago and operated his own shop. In 1921, he moved to Milwaukee, where 
he had his own store, and in seven years, was the head candy maker at the Boston 
Store there. He came to Manitowoc in 1933, where he started the Beerntsen 
Confectionery, retiring Jan. 1, 1958.
Mr. Beerntsen married Viola Hurtig Oct. 1, 1952, at Manitowoc. He was a member of 
the Eagles and the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He served in World 
War I.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, a daughter, two brothers, Henry and Theodore, 
of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Al Thompson, of Green Bay; 11 grandchildren; seven 
great grandchildren; a step-son, and two step-daughters. Two brothers and two sisters 
preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday 
and then from noon Wednesday at the chapel until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970
********
[d. 05-25-1970/age 80 yrs./bur. on Viola Hurtig lot]
(b. 14 Nov 1889/d. May 1970/SSDI) 


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)


AUGUST C. BEGALKE  (d. 1963)

August C. Begalke, 86, who had resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. Michael Pezzani, of 1853 Belmont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital
Mr. Begalke was born July 29, 1876, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Edward and Mathilda Moeller Begalke.  He married Emma Teesch Dec. 12, 1899, 
in the Town of Liberty.  She died in 1947.  He was employed at several old 
time meat markets, including Lowe and Schaeffer Market and Belinsky Market, 
and for a time operated his own meat market on the west side of the city.  
He was later employed at Bartlett-Frazier Co., and at Wisconsin Aluminum 
Foundry Co. Inc., from which he was retired in 1948.  He was also a member 
of the Brewer Maltster’s Union. 
Among survivors are a son, August Jr., of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. 
Harold B. Schultz of Texarkana, Ark., Mrs. Hertha Delt, Wakeville, Texas, 
and Mrs. Pezzani of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Julius Gruman of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Tillie Streese of Sheboygan, three grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1963
********
[d. 01-30-1963/age 86 yrs.]


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] 


ELLSWORTH BEHLING

Ellsworth E. Behling, 54, of 121 S. Franklin Ave., Oconto Falls, died 
Thursday afternoon at community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday at Watt Funeral Home, 
Maple Grove. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Prior to ill health Mr. Behling was employed as supervisor of shipping, 
receiving and warehouse at Liquid Carbonic, Oconto, a division of Houston 
Natural Gas.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emil Behling, of Oconto Falls; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Atty. and Mrs. Eugene Behling, of Oconto Falls, three 
nieces and his fiancee, (Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Watt Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1972
*******
[d. 11-09-1972 at Oconto Falls WI/age 54 yrs.]


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.


LENA M. BEHM

Miss Lena Behm, 88, of Branch, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rockwood Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Behm was born Sept. 1, 1884, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the 
late Christ and Anna Horstman Behm.
Survivors include a brother, Louis Behm, with whom she made her home, and 
a sister, Mrs. Esther Hammel, of the Town of Liberty. Two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
5 o'clock this Tuesday evening until noon Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 5, 1972
********
[d. 09-03-1972/age 88 yrs./bur. on Louis F. Behm lot]
(01 Sep 1884/Sep 1972/SSDI)


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.


WALTER BEHM

Walter Behm, 84, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. The Rev. Keith Haberkorn will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Behm was born May 5, 1888, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Fred 
and Mary Vogelsang Behm. He attended the Manitowoc Rapids area schools. 
He married Edna Bremer June 3, 1914, at Newton. The couple always farmed. 
Mr. Behm was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
until noon Thursday and at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 16, 1973
*********
(Walter Behm/d. 01/15/1973/Bur. 01/18/1973/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


EVERETT E. BEHNKE

Everett E. Behnke, 62, of 709 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Behnke was born Nov. 3, 1907, at Louis Corners, Manitowoc county, son of 
the late Adolph and Ida Pickruhn Behnke. He attended Manitowoc County schools 
and was graduated from the Manitowoc Business College in 1927. He was employed 
at a paper rolling company at Neenah and at Brandt Printing & Binding Co., 
Manitowoc, until 1933, when he established the E & B Bindry located at 709 
Buffalo St. He continued to operate the business until the time of his death. 
He married Viola Werner April 7, 1934, at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); a 
sister, Mrs. Vernon Meissner,of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday. 
The casket will be taken to church Monday morning where the body will lie 
in state from 9 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1970
********
[d. 03-27-1970/age 62 yrs./bur. on Adolph Behnke lot]


JOSEPHINE H. BEHNKE

Mrs. Albert J. Behnke, 85, of 1836 N. 53rd St., Milwaukee, died Saturday 
morning at the Lutheran Home for the Aged, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. W.O. Press, of Milwaukee, will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Behnke, nee Josephine Schreiber, was born May 18, 1886, in Rantoul Calumet 
County, daughter of the late Henry and Henrika Marquidt Schreiber. She was 
married to Albert Behnke Oct. 4, 1903, at Rantoul. The couple operated a cheese 
factory in Valders and a hardware store in Potter. They also operated stores in 
Greenville and Zackow. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927. Her husband 
preceded her in death June 16, 1942.
Survivors include a son, Elmer A., of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Esther) 
Serwe, of Shawano, and Mrs. Herbert (Josephine) Steckmessser, of Wauwatosa; a 
sister, Mrs. Albert Hamann, of Oshkosh; five grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 
A daughter and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday until the time of 
service on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1972
********
[d. 01-29-1972 at Wauwatosa WI/age 85 yrs./widow of Albert J. Behnke]


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.


MARY BEJSAR

Mrs. Mary Bejsar, 95, formerly of 2718 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Friday at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bejsar, nee Mary Woerfel, was born Nov. 7, 1877 in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Woerfel. She was married to George 
Chandler. He preceded her in death. She then was married to Peter Bejsar. 
He also preceded her in death. She was a former member of the St. Ann's 
Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Martha) Schmeichel of Manitowoc; 
a grandson, John C. Schmeichel of Milwaukee; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 14, 1973
************
[d. 04-13-1973/age 95 yrs./bur. on Art Schmeichel lot]
(b. Nov. 7, 1877/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)


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.


VICTOR BELONGIA

Victor Belongia, 76, of 513 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Belongia was born Dec. 19, 1895, at Oconto, son of the late Oliver 
and Olive Carriveau Belongia. He married Elizabeth Novak Aug. 29, 1916, 
at Oconto. The couple resided in Oconto until 1932 when they came to 
Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1965. He was employed as a 
truck driver at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1962.
Survivors include three sons, Ervin, Ralph and Everette, of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. George (Pearl) Meisner, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ray 
(Geraldine) Augustine, of Loveland, Colo.; three brothers, David, Lawrence 
and Earnest, of Lena; three sisters, Mrs. Austin Staudiford and Mrs. Walter 
Hutchinson, of Racine and Mrs. Clara Barkavitz, of Lena; 12 grandchildren 
and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1972
*******
[d. 02-03-1972] (19 Dec 1895/Feb 1972/SSDI)


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
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(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.


HELEN BENINGHAUS

Mrs. Amos Beninghaus, 47, of 2126 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been removed 
earlier in the day.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. 
Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Helen Sadkowski was born at Pigeon Lake, Manitowoc County, July 3, 
1912, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fessler Sadkowski. She was married 
Nov. 28, 1928, to Amos Beninghaus and the couple resided 14 years at Two 
Rivers before coming to Manitowoc three years ago. She had been employed six 
years by Manitowoc Cotton Goods Co.
Surviving are her husband, three sons; a brother, Frank of School Hill; two 
sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Nenning of 
Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. A brother, Joseph, died in 1921.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1960
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[d. 01-25-1960/age 47 yrs./wife of Amos Beninghaus]


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.


EMMA BENISHEK

Mrs. Frank Benishek, 89, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Shlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with 
the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.  
She was born Emma Strouf April 20, 1873, in the Town of Gibson, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Musil Strouf. She was married to Frank Benishek 
Nov. 19, 1891, at Manitowoc. The couple operated a farm. Her husband died 
in 1948.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  
Among survivors are five sons, Edward of Maribel, Frank of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Charles of New Salem, N.D., Adolph of Milwaukee and Emil of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. Matt A Nemetz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Bernard Delsmann of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Dewane of Star Rt., Denmark, 
and Mrs. Rose Pfingsten of Mishicot; 22 grandchildren and 31 great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
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[d. 01-05-1963/age 89 yrs./widow of Frank Benishek]


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.
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[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.


OLGA BENISHEK

Mrs. Olga E. Benishek, 77, of 854 N. 10th St., died late Monday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Benishek, nee Olga Ella Kasten, was born June 5, 1892, in Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Albert and Wilhelmina Ott Kasten. She 
attended St. John Lutheran School, Gibson. She was married to Frank B. Benishek 
Oct. 5, 1918, at Manitowoc, where they made their home. Her husband preceded her 
in death in 1956.
Survivors include a son, Albert W., of Manitowoc; three brothers, Albert of 
Manitowoc, Dewey and Henry of the Town of Gibson; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Kasten, 
of Cedarburg; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Wednesday 
when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1970
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[d. 03-02-1970/age 77 yrs./widow of Frank Benishek]
(05 Jun 1892/Mar 1970/SSDI)


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)
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[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


DOROTHY LOUISE BERG

(Nee Wickes) Reunited with her beloved husband Woody on July 10, 2009 at age 92. 
Loving mother, proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear sister. Also loved 
by other family and friends. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 15, 4-6PM. Funeral Service at 
6:15PM. 
Dorothy was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. The family wishes to 
thank the staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Hospice for their care of Dorothy.


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.


NELL E. BERGNER

Nell E. Bergner, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan Jirikovec 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bergner was born in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Daniel and Bridgitt 
Mullins O'Leary. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School and Manitowoc 
County Normal School. She taught in Manitowoc County for eight years. She was 
later employed at Gimbel's Store, Milwaukee, for 25 years. She was a member of 
Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 659 and Gimbel's American Legion 
Auxiliary 442.
Survivors include a son, Eldred A. (Sheriff) Bergner, of Manitowoc and a brother, 
John O'Leary, of Maple Grove. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a vigil service will be at 7 o'clock by Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1971
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[age 80 yrs./bur. on Edward W. Jirikovec lot]
(16 Jul 1891/Dec 1971/SSDI)


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.


LOUISE A. BERMKE

Mrs. Max Bermke, 86, of 808 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bermke, nee Louise Haaker, was born Sept. 27, 1886, in the Town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Fredrick and Wilhemine Pohls Haaker. 
She was married to Max Bermke Nov. 19, 1912. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1962. She was a member of the First German Lutheran Church and the 
American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Fredrick, of Milwaukee and Allen, of Sheboygan; 
two daughters, Mrs. George (Marcella) Thielen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward 
(Carl) Bishop, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren. A son, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Thursday until 
noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 29, 1973
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[d. 08-28-1973/age 86 yrs./widow of Maxmillian F. Bermke/bur. on William Bermke lot]
(27 Sep 1886/Aug 1973/SSDI)


WILLIAM BERMKE

William Bermke, 8 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bermke, 808 S. Fifteenth 
street, died yesterday of scarlet fever and spinal meningitis. Funeral 
services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. at the home, conducted by Rev. K. 
Machmiller. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 6
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[bur. 02-20-1920/cause: bronchitis/removed from L-1-6]


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
********
[info from 2/25/2004 e-mail from relative: "The man must have been 
named John Joseph, but in every census from 1880 on he is listed as 
Joseph. I spoke to a very chipper 90 y.o. descendent who told me that 
this fellow "threw things" at the picture of the emperor and had to 
flee Bohemia. He must have been a political dissident, anyway he fled 
to Italy, from there went by boat working as a "hand" to pay his passage 
to Brazil. There he worked his way on another boat to New Orleans. Then 
working on flatboats made his way upriver to Chicago.I found him in 1880 
census in St Louis. From Chicago where he must have married Anna, they 
came to Manitowoc."] This info came from the cem. office


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.


LENA E. BERNHARDT

Mrs. Lena E. Bernhardt, wife of Fred J. Bernhardt, Route 6, died at 
the Holy Family hospital last evening following an illness of scarlet 
fever. Deceased was born at Norwalk, Wis. and has made her home here 
for a number of years. She was 40 years of age. Besides the husband 
she is survived by three children. The funeral, which will be private, 
will be held from the Urbanek & Wattawa undertaking parlors tomorrow 
afternoon at 1:30 with interment at Evergreen
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1920 P. 4


JOHN A. BERTLER

John A. Bertler, 93, of 820 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Charles Mocco will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bertler was born Oct. 18, 1879, at Manitowoc, son of the late Steven 
and Ellen Bertler. He attended St. Boniface School and North Side High 
School, Manitowoc. After graduation, he joined his father and two brothers 
in the operation of S. Bertler & Sons Brick Mfg. Co., retiring in 1950.
He married Emily Drause May 8, 1901, at Manitowoc. He was an avid baseball 
fan and played with the Manitowoc City Team from 1896 to 1907. His wife 
preceded him in death in October of 1953. He was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Farris (Eleanore) Kienzler and Mrs. 
John (Helene) Musiel, of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Two brothers and 
a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 6 to 
9 o'clock this Monday evening, where memorial services will be at 
8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 23, 1973
********
Funeral services for John A. Bertler, 93, of 820 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, 
were held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Mocco 
officated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bertler was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Paul, his parents, 
two brothers and a sister.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 24, 1973
********
[d. 04-21-1973/age 93 yrs.](b.Oct. 17, 1879/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)


HARVEY BETTERTON

Harvey Betterton Ousley, 84, of Charlotte, N.C., who had spent several summers in 
Manitowoc, died Friday at Charlotte. Funeral services were Saturday at Charlotte 
and burial at a later date will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ousley was born March 16, 1880, at Temberhill, Ohio, and had been engaged in 
road construction work before his retirement. He married the former Harriet Kress 
of Manitowoc, who died last June. 
Survivors include a son, Richard Ousley, of Charlotte, a daughter Mrs. Kathleen 
Patterson, of Washington, D.C., and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1964 P. 11
*********
(Note: Surname should be Owsley/newspaper misspelled it)
[Cremation, buried 5/9/1964/Charlotte, NC/cement urn 14.5"x14.5"x22" high/burial 
on Harriet Owsley lot]