CHARLES T. DOBBERT From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Death from old age debility on Sunday of Carl Theodor Dobbert, one of the oldest and well-known German citizens of our community. The deceased was born 24 December 1830 in Molzahn, Pomerania, and came to America and to Manitowoc in 1851 where he has resided ever since. He opened a shoemaker shop here, but toward the end of the 50’s opened a tannery which he operated with great success until retiring about 15 years ago. He leaves his widow, 2 sons and 3 daughters. A remarkable coincidence occurred when the wall clock stopped at the very moment of Dobbert’s demise. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ******** [cause: nephritis]
HULDA DOBBERT MRS. HULDA DOBBERT DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, pioneer resident of the city and widow of William Dobbert, died at the hospital today. Mrs. Dobbert is a sister of Charles Spindler. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 13, 1918 ******** MRS. DOBBERT’S DEATH TAKES OLD RESIDENT [this is kind of hard to read in parts] Decendent Had Resided in Manitowoc County Nearly 70 Years The death of Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, widow of the late Charles Dobbert, died at the hospital yesterday, removed one of the oldest of early day settlers of the county, Mrs. Dobbert having been resident of Manitowoc for nearly 70 years. Born in Germany on Dec. ? 1834, she came to Manitowoc with her parents when fifteen years of age when her family located at Rapids and removed to a farm at Newton. There she was married to Mr. Dobbert, pioneer tanner and shoemaker of this city who died nine years ago. Mrs. Dobbert had been seriously ill for some time past having been confined to her home for several ?. Death was due primarily to ? of age. Three children survive; Mrs. ? Charles of Milwaukee, Mrs. ? of Chicago and William Dobbert, this city. Two daughters, Mrs. ? and Mrs. Hattie Hoyer preceded their mother in death during ? years [the rest is illegible]. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1918 ********* [Hulda Dobbert/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Charles Dobbert lot]
LIZZIE DODGE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1892: On Tues. afternoon the casket of Mrs. Nels Dodge, who died in Milwaukee, was brought here and buried the following day in the city cemetery. She was the sister of Messrs. W., Joseph, Stephan and Anton Krainik of Manitowoc. She and her husband made their home in Milwaukee. She is survived by her husband and a 2 yr. old son.
JUDITH A. DOERFLER Judith Ann Doerfler, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Judy was born on June 13, 1938, in Lodi, to the late Clare and Minnie (Scharr) Kidd. She graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 1956. She then went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Vernon Doerfler. Judy married Vernon Doerfler on June 27, 1959, in Lodi. Vernon preceded Judy in death on Nov. 18, 1996. Judy was an avid volunteer at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center, where she gave visitors guided tours through the trails. She also volunteered at the Manitowoc Visitor Center; The Maritime Museum; and participated with the Welcome Committee for the Badger Car Ferry. She had actively supported the American Cancer Society in several ways, in part by coordinating the Relay for Life for St. Paul's United Methodist team, and by organizing the Daffodil Days' fundraiser. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc, where she served in the choir and also as a confirmation mentor. Judy was also very excited to be working as a liaison between her church in Manitowoc and it's sister church in Kamogawa, Japan. She was employed by the Manitowoc Public School District and worked as a teacher at Jackson Elementary School for 28 years and later helped as a substitute teacher throughout her retirement. Judy cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, especially when she was able to take her grandchildren to Disney World. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Judy was preceded in death her parents; her husband: Vernon; one son: Todd; one brother: Robert Kidd; and two sisters: Jean Johannsen and Georgia Ryan. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, March 31, 2008, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Dunham will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Woodland Dunes Nature Center or the American Cancer Society. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, and also to all of her supportive friends that remained by her side. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008
FRIEDRICH DOESCHER AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Fred Doescher, aged 75 years, four months and 12 days, died this morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Henry Geisler, South Twelfth street. Deceased was born in Crevitz, Mecklenburgh, Schwerin, Prussia and came to this country in 1854, first settling in Toledo, Ohio. In 1856 he came to Manitowoc and has resided here since. Mrs. Doescher died eight years ago and there are no surviving children. The funeral will be held Friday with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Tuesday, August 03, 1909 ******** [Fred Doescher/bur. 08-06-1909/cause: exhaustion]
MARIA DOESCHER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901: Death here on Fri. of 67-yr. old Mrs. Ferd Doescher. The deceased had been ill a long time but had been bedridden only 3 days. She was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc in 1855. She leaves her husband but no children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
ERNA DOERSCHNER Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Erna Doershner At Hospital Saturday Following an attack of heart failure, Mrs. Erna Doershner, and who resided at 1321 South Thirteenth street, passed away at the Holy Family hospital. The deceased was 36 years of age, having been born in the town of Newton January 17, 1892. She was married to William Doershner April 24, 1916 and he died two and a half years later. The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Frick and two sisters, Mrs. Edward Sieker, Newton and Mrs. Walter Hoffmann, Chicago. Burial will take place at 1:30 from the home, Rev. Schrether of the Wesley M.E. church officiating and burial will take at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 13, 1928, Page 2 ******** [bur. 2-14-1928/cause: heart disease]
LAVERNE C. DOLEZAL Laverne C. Dolezal, age 94, of 4025 Delta St., Manitowoc, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Hannah's Home in Manitowoc. Laverne was born on March 16, 1916, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Otto and Anna Grossheusch. On Nov. 22, 1942, she married Walter Dolezal in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1981. Laverne was a very talented violinist and enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Walter Dolezal; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. We would like to thank Hannah's Home, especially (private) and staff, special friend (private) and Advantage Hospice for all the loving care given to Laverne. Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 2010
ANNA MARY DONAIS Mrs. Anna (Mary) Schaffer Donais, 83, of Milwaukee, died Saturday night at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Donais, nee Mary Teche, was born Aug. 14, 1889, at Spruce Wis., daughter of the late George and Mary Teche. She was married to Joseph Donais Mar. 28, 1935, at Crown Point, Ind., residing at Milwaukee. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973 ********* [d. 06-02-1973 at Milwaukee WI/age 83 yrs./wife of Joseph H. Donais/ bur. on Harold C. and Bedelia Schaffer lot]
ETHELYN E. DONEFF Ethelyn E. Doneff, nee Lemmer, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 25, 2008. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Doneff Family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 28, 2008
IDA DONKERS Mrs. R.P. Donkers, 84, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following an illness of several years. She had been residing at Elm Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Ida Sancy was born at Wrightstown, Wis., Jan. 4, 1876, daughter of the late William and Sophie Bonsak Sancy. She was educated in Wrightstown schools and in 1896 was married to Rudolph P. Donkers. The couple lived several years at Green Bay and then moved to Miles City, Mont., where the husband was an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad. He died in 1950. Mrs. Donkers is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carl Alt and Mrs. Charles Ludwig of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, February 9, 1960 P. 23 ******** Funeral card: Mittnacht Funeral Home Mrs. R.P. Donkers IN STATE 3 p.m. Wednesday until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home SERVICES Thursday, February 11, 2 p.m. at the funeral home, Rev. Paul Blaufus officiating. INTERMENT Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17
HELEN B. DONNELLY HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH Woman Dies At Farm Home Where She Lived Alone Mrs. Helen Booth Donnelly, 69, died suddenly at her home on the River road in Manitowoc Rapids Sunday of a heart attack. Monroe Halverson, a neighbor, who found her in a critical condition when he visited the home to do chores yesterday morning, called a physician. She died before the doctor's arrival. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. from the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Helen Booth, was born at Albert Lea, Minn., in 1866. In 1884 she married James C. Donnelly at Fulda, Minn., and they located on a farm. In 1900 they came to this city to reside and 20 years ago moved to the small farm west of the city. Lived Alone On Farm Since the death of Mr. Donnelly 12 years ago the deceased has made her home alone on the farm. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ernst W. Brace and Mrs. M Sulsbach, both of Minneapolis. The body is at the funeral home. (No newspaper named, no date) ******** IN Memoriam In Memory of Mrs. J.C. Donnelly on her birthday, Oct. 17th We, her neighbors and friends wish to express our sympathy that she is with us no more. Her little home, where she always welcomed us so cordially has been sold. This seems like a closing chapter of a beautiful life. The children as well as the grown-ups loved to go there and listen to her interesting stories, told as no other could tell them. Her love for her home and her flowers was an inspiration to us all, and her smile we will never forget. Her passing was a loss to the community. From Her Neighbors and Friends (No newspaper named, no date) ******** [Helen Booth Donnelly/cause: chronic myocarditis]
MARY T. DONOHUE From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Sept. 1859: Mary T. Donihue died, the wife of G.S. Donihue. ******** (Mrs. Mary T. Donohue/bur. 25 Sept. 1859/age 24 yrs./from St. James Episc. church record) ******** On the 25th inst., MARY T. wife of G. S. Donohue, aged 24 years. The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 30, 1859 P. 3
FLORENCE E. DOOLAN Florence E. Doolan, age 94, of 416 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Florence was born June 1, 1913, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Pfeffer Doolan. She attended school in Manitowoc, and graduated from Lincoln High School. Florence worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Company for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Florence was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Helen Doolan, and Margaret (Howard) Fischer. Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Doolan family with funeral arrangements. The family of Florence Doolan would like to thank her caregiver, (private), for all the special care that Florence received. Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2007
THOMAS DOOLAN From the Manitowoc Herald, Oct 31 1861: Thomas Dooling(sic) died in Manitowoc, son of Michael and Mary Dooling
JOHN DOOLEY From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 1, 1906: John Dooley, aged forty-five, who was a resident of this city for fifteen years, died last week at Chicago, where he had gone a short time before his demise to undergo an operation for cancer. The deceased was 45 years of age. Until a short time ago, he was employed as a moulder at the Seating Works. He resided on Washington street. He is survived by a wife, one sister and one brother. The remains were brought here for interment, and the funeral was held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church.
DAVID J. DORAK David J. Dorak, 21, of 3422 Lindbergh Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday at Johnson Hall Dormitory, Kenosha. Death was attributed to congestive heart failure. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemtery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dorak was born Nov. 16, 1951, at Manitowoc, son of Marvin H. and June March Dorak. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1970, having won eight letters in sports. He was a Manitowoc Junior Rotarian, Badger Boy, homecoming king in his senior year and member of the National Honor Society. In 1970, he was winner of the Elmer A. Bleck award for outstanding all around track athlete. He was first recipient in this area of the National "W" Club certificate of merit. He presently was a junior at Carthage College, a member of the football and track team and a memeber of the Chi-Eta Sigma Honorary Academic Society. He was majoring in mathematics and was a math department assistant. He was also a resident assistant at Johnson Hall. In 1971 and 1972, he was a member of the All American Lutheran College football squad. During the summer months he was a playground director at Franklin and McKinley Grade schools at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Wake service will be at 8 p.m. A Dave Dorak memorial fund has been established for Carthage College. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 27, 1973 ******** [d. at Kenosha WI/son of Marvin H. and June E. Dorak]
LOUISA DORNAUS From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905: Death Sat. evening of Mrs. Frank Dornaus after a long illness with consumption. The deceased, who was born here 35 yrs. ago, leaves her husband and one son and is also survived by her sorrowing father, Mr. Henry Bauknecht. The funeral was held Monday.
AUGUSTA DOSE WOMAN WHO WAS CITY CHARGE FOR TWO YEARS FOUND TO HAVE $500 NOTE IN POSSESSION AT HER DEATH Though cared for by the city for nearly two years and sided by the German M.E. church society of which she was a member, Mrs. Augusta Dose, whose death occurred at the hospital, was found to have among her effects at her death a note for $500 and city officials are interested in knowing whether the city will be reimbursed for monies expended in support of Mrs. Dose. Mrs. Dose it is said, told city officials that she was without funds or means of support and upon this representation was cared for at the hospital, it being said that the expense to the city was about $200. The amount would probably have been considerably larger but for the fact that the church society assisted in caring for the aged woman. When Mrs. Dose died and while the body was being prepared for removal the note of $500, said to have been given her by her son in law, a resident of Michigan, was discovered. Whether the city will have any claim upon the note is not determined but it is expected that relatives will reimburse the city for monies expended. Mrs. Dose was 71 years of age and had made her home here for the past 20 years. A daughter at Ludington, Mich., has arrived to take charge of the body which will be buried here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 08, 1917, Page 1 ********* [cause: valvular heart disease]
ANNA DOUBEK Mrs. Anna Doubek, 54, of 1003 North Eighth street, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital, where she had been a patient the past week. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and at nine o'clock from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Doubek, nee Anna Kalcik, was born in Franklin in 1886 and in 1906 was married to Wencil Doubek. They located on a farm in Cooperstown. Twelve years ago they located in this city. Mr. Doubek died six years ago. Mrs. Doubek was a member of the J.C.D. order. Survivors are a son, Louis, of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Steve Swetlik of Franklin, Mrs. Andrew Thompson and Mrs. Emma Smith of Racine, Mrs. Wencil Vandrachek of Reedsville; two step-brothers, Charles Clayton of Racine and William Clayton of Kenosha; and a grandson, Roderic Doubek of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1940 P. 2 ******** [d. 09-29-1940/age 54 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Wenzel Doubek lot]
EMMA DOUBEK Mrs. Emma Doubek, 71, formerly of 712 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Doubek, the former Emma Korinek, was born Oct. 19, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. She was married to Mr. Doubek at Manitowoc in 1915. He died April 7, 1938. Survivors are three brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato. Edward, of Milwaukee and Louis, of Reif Mills and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Yindra and Mrs. Joseph Ramiker, of Rt. 1, Maribel. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o'clock this Friday evening the Rosary be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday May 27, 1966 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
BABY DOUGLAS The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douglas, 1416 South Fifteenth street, has been saddened by the death of their infant daughter. The child lived by (sic) a few hours. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 29, 1916 P.5
MOLLIE O. DOUGLAS Mrs. Mollie Douglas of 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. After her marrige to R.C. Douglas the couple resided at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, David, of Manitowoc and a daughter, Mrs. Ann Isselmann, of Chicago and five grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Kern, preceded her in death. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or Memorial Hospital. Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1973 ********** [d. 01-06-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of Robert C. Douglas]
ROBERT C. DOUGLAS FORMER UTILITY EXECUTIVE FOUND DEAD IN MYSTERY The body of man found dead Tuesday in the Fort Dearborn hotel, 117 West Van Buren street, was identified yesterday as that of Robert C. Douglas, until recently vice president and general manager of the United Cities Utilities company, 22 West Monroe street. Douglas, who had registered July 28 under the name Richard C. Davis of Battle Creek, Mich., lived in Manitowoc, Wis., but also maintained a small apartment in the Seneca hotel. He was identified by Arthur K. Lee, president of the utilities company, which has properties in the midwest and south. Lee said Douglas resigned July 22, giving no reason. Altho Dr. I. M. Feinberg, coroner's physician, issued a certificate giving the cause of death as organic heart disease, Chief Deputy Coroner Anthony Prusinsky has ordered a postmortem. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: August 07, 1941 ********** [d. 08-09-1941 at Chicago, IL/age 59 yrs./ashes]
CLARA DOVER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: Death Tues. in a local hospital, where she had been brought several months ago, of Mrs. Clara Dover, nee Teitgen. The deceased was a resident of Marshfield and had been born 46 yrs. ago as daughter of August Teitgen in Newton. She leaves one child, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of Emil Teitgen.
KATHERINE E. DOVER Retired Teacher, Mrs. Dover, Dies Manitowoc – Mrs. Kate Dover, 92, of 406 State St., retired school teacher, who taught in schools in this city, the county, and later in Chicago for a 41 year span until her retirement in 1929, died early Saturday at the home. Mrs. Dover’s teaching career was unique in the fact that she took over her first school, near the city, when only 16 years of age back in 1877. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schiel Funeral Home, and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Born in Milwaukee Katherine May Dempsey was born in Milwaukee in 1860, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dempsey Sr. The family later moved to Sheboygan and came in Manitowoc to 1871. She attended the north side schools and in 1877 took a teaching position in _ School District No. 3, in the Manitowoc at the age of 16 years. She walked daily to and from the school from her home in this city. Later Mrs. Dover taught in four other rural schools in this county, being the first woman teacher in a town of Meeme school in 1881. In 1883 she took a position as teacher in the present Madison School in this city, holding this position until 1887. On Nov. 30, 1887, she was married at Omaha, Nebr., to Torval O. Dover, who preceded her in death. In 1898 Mrs. Dover was named to a teaching position in the public schools in Chicago, where she continued until her retirement in 1929. During her teaching years she studied domestic science at the University of Chicago, and later taught sewing classes in night schools in that city, while continuing her regular day classes. Lived on Coast Briefly Among Mrs. Dover’s prized possessions were several testimonials from principals at Chicago schools, commending her for the advancement of pupils in her classes. Following her retirement from the teaching profession Mrs. Dover went to California for two years to reside with her brother, B. A. Dempsey, then living there, and then returned to Manitowoc, where she had since resided. She was a member of the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart congregation. Survivors are four sisters Miss Margaret Dempsey of this city, Mrs. G. R. Williams of LaGrange, Ill., Mrs. Susan Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. C. R. Jeffrey of Waukesha; brother, B. A. Dempsey of this city; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Altar Society. Two Rivers Chronicle, Sat., 28 Mar. 1953, page 2, col. 3 ********* [Katherine May Dover/d. 03-28-1953/age 92 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Dempsey lot]
EDWARD E. DOW Edward P. Dow, 73, of 4446 Lakeview Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dow was born Oct. 14, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arther and Adelaide Wittenkamp Dow. He was unmarried, being a seafaring man and retiring several years ago. Surviving are three brothers, Arthur, Herbert and Raymond Dow of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Gass of Manitowoc and Mrs. Addie Kisselhorst of Cortez, Fla. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Ninth Street entrance of the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1964 P. 9.
ELDER DOW From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909: (Saturday dateline) Elder Dow, the 14-year old son of Capt. A.E. Dow here died Tuesday evening of heart disease. ******** [cause: septic peritonitis]
FRANCES DOW Mrs. Herbert F. Dow, 67, of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday afternoon at Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Hintermeyer of the Bayview Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dow, nee Frances Velte, was born Feb. 24, 1904 at Oshkosh. She was married to Herbert Dow in 1933 at Sheboygan. The couple located at Manitowoc. Mr.Dow preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Rudolph Grob of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1971 ********* [d. 03-30-1971 at Sturgeon Bay WI/age 67 yrs./widow of Herbert F. Dow]
MARY ANN DOW FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT KAUKAUNA Messages from Kaukauna today brought news of the death in that city of Mrs. Mary Ann Dow, mother of Capt. Arthur Dow of this city and herself a pioneer settler and resident of Manitowoc up to a few years ago. The body will be brought here for burial Monday and funeral services will be held from the home of Capt. Dow 724 North Sixth street, at 3 o’clock on that day. Mrs. Dow is widely known in Manitowoc, with her husband having settled here in her early years and continuing her residence up to late years when she took up her home with her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Eigdell? at Kaukauna. Mrs. Dow was 85 years of age and is survived by three children, Capt. Dow, Mrs. Eigdell of Kaukauna and Mrs. Widdle of Birmingham. Rev. Whitsitt will officiate at the funeral Monday. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 13, 1920, Page 1 ********** [bur. 03-15-1920/age 85 yrs/cause: cardiac asthma/bur. on A.E. Dow lot]
RAYMOND E. DOW Raymond E. Dow, 67, of 413 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Friday at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dow was born Nov. 17, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Addie Wetenkamp Dow. He had been employed for 40 years at Dow Canvas Products Inc., Manitowoc. Survivors include a brother, Arthur, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Gass, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Addie Kieselhorst, of Cortes, Fla. and a nephew (Survivor omitted for privacy.), of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after six o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970 ******** [d. 05-15-1970/age 67 yrs.] (b. 17 Nov. 1902/d. May 1970/SSDI)
DAN DRAGOVICH Daniel Dragovich, 81, of 1027 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Dragovich was born Aug. 15, 1882, in Austria, son of the late Emil and Anna Jellich Dragovich. He came to the Untied States in 1902 and resided at Pittsburgh, Pa., until coming to Manitowoc in 1905. He was a fireman for Manitowoc Public Utilities and the City of Manitowoc Street Department for many years, retiring in 1957. He married the former Anna Roubal April 17, 1922, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. His wife and nieces and nephews survive. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1964 P. 13 ********* [Daniel/d. Jan. 12, 1964/age 81 yrs.]
LINDSEY ANN DRAHEIM
Lindsey Ann Draheim, age 19, of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon June 21, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday June 25, 2002 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Lindsey was born on May 23, 1983 in Manitowoc the daughter of Lonnie and Paula Schultz Draheim. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 2002. Lindsey was currently employed in medical records at Woodland Clinic, Manitowoc and has been accepted this fall at L.T.C. in the Court and Conference Reporting program. Survivors include her parents Lonnie and Paula Draheim, Manitowoc, one sister and brother-in-law, one brother, special friend, her old English sheepdog Kelsey, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents. She is further survived by Aunts and Uncles, cousins, and special friends. Other relatives and many friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday June 24, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 PM led by Father Bill. Visitation will continue from 9:00 AM until the time Of service at 10:00 AM on Tuesday June 25, 2002 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 2002
FRANK W. DRAKE Frank W. Drake, 60, of route 5, Manitowoc, a tester at the White House Milk company, died last night at the home in Manitowoc Rapids following a several months illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at the Redeemer Lutheran church, the Rev. Louis Huber officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemtery. Mr. Drake was born in Marathon county in 1887 and later moved to Stevens Point, where he married Miss Martha Sonnenberg. They located at Elkhorn, Wis., and in 1920 came to this city where Mr. Drake was employed as a tester at the White House Milk company. In 1931 he was sent to Vesper, Wis., to manage the company's plant there and in 1944 returned to Manitowoc. He retired last August because of failing health. He was a member of the Men's club of the Redeemer congregation. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Verne and Emery at home; brother, James of Waukesha. The body many be viewed at the Funeral home from Thursday noon until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, January 13, 1948 P. 2 ********* [d. 01-13-1948/age 60 yr/bur. on Emery Drake lot]
BERTHA DREGER DEATH CLAIMS FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT AT TWO RIVERS HOME— BURIAL TO BE HELD HERE Mrs. Robert Dreger, wife of assistant postmaster Dreger of Two Rivers and formerly Miss Bertha Johnson of this city, died at Two Rivers yesterday, her demise being due to influenza from which she had suffered but a short time. The funeral will be held from the home at Two Rivers tomorrow afternoon and the body will be brought here for interment at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Drager is a daughter of Mrs. Josephine Johnson of this city and was born here July 1, 1885, being 33 years of age. She was married in 1911 to Mr. Dreger, who survives her. A mother, four brothers, John G. Johnson, Alfred, this city, Charles B. of Milwaukee and Fred of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Krumm and Miss Hilda Johnson of this city also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 10, 1918, Page 3 ********** [Bertha Dreger/bur. 12-11-1918/cause: pneumonia/ bur. on Mrs. Anton Johnson lot]
LARS OLSON DRENG From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death of 58-year old John O. Dreng, a ship's carpenter, after a long illness following a heart attack. The deceased resided on St. Clair Street here and was a resident of Manitowoc for the past 28 years. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. ******* NAME WAS TOO COMMON And For This Reason John L. Olson Wants To Change The One He Bears. TOOK ADVANTAGE OF NEW LAW. Manitowoc Man, Who Will Hereafter be Known as John L. Dreng – First to Take the Step in County. Because, as he thinks, the name he bears is too common and ordinary, John L. Olson, residing at 907 St. Clair street this city, wants it altered and has taken advantage of the law passed by the recent legislature which provides that any citizen many make change of name by filing an affidavit with the register of deeds of the county setting forth reasons for the desired alteration together with a brief and concise history of the life of the individual. Mr. Olson has met the conditions imposed by the law and the necessary affidavit is on file at the office of Register of Deeds Mueller. The chief objection which Mr. Olson raise to the name he has borne for so many years is that it is common and ordinary and allow of conflict with that of other citizens in place where he resides. He confesses a partialty for his native country and is desirous of being known by a name he is entitled to assume from his homestead and the kingdom of Norway where he was born, that of Dreng. The affidavit is sworn to before Albert L Hougen. A fee of fifty cents accompanied the affidavit, which may be recorded in any other county in the state by payment of a like sum. Mr. Olson enjoys the distinction of being the first Manitowoc county man to seek a change of name under the new law. He has been a resident of the city since May 20, 1889, at which time he located here, coming direct from his former home at Larvik, Norway, where he was born 52 years ago. Mr. Olsen is a carpenter by trade and is well known throughout the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 20, 1901, 1
ANNA DREWS Mrs. Anna Drews, 76, died early this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cora Schmidt, 946 North 8th street, after a lingering illness. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday until the time of the funeral Monday. The Rev. Theo. Uetzmann, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church, will officiate at the services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Drews, nee Anna Mueller, was born June 12, 1867 in Manitowoc. On February 23, 1892 she was married to Henry Drews. Survivors include one son, Harry, who lives in the city; two brothers, Otto Mueller, of Maribel; and William Mueller of Antigo; and one sister, Mrs. Schmidt. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 2, 1943 P.2 ******** [d. 10-02-1943/age 76 yrs./cause: uremia/bur. on Mrs. Fred Rudolph lot]
FRIEDERIKA DREWS From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1892: Death on Tues. of 36 yr. old Mrs. Frederika Drews (nee Conrad), of childbed fever. Her burial will take place at 3 p.m. today at the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 03-17-1892/age 36 yrs./cause: purperal fever]
HENRY DREWS Henry Drews, 97, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Drews was born in June, 1856, at Mishicot and worked as a mason in Manitowoc County. In 1891 he married the former Anna Mueller who died in 1943. The couple lived in the town of Gibson and later moved to Manitowoc. He is survived by a son, Harry F. Drews of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 5, 1953 P.21
JACOB GUY DREWS BODY OF LATE GUY DREWS TO ARRIVE IN CITY TODAY Funeral Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon Mayor Orders Flags at Half Mast in Honor of Dead Soldier The body of the late Guy Drews, Manitowoc Soldier boy, who died at Camp Custer, will arrive in the city this afternoon and funeral services will be held from the home of his parents at the Asylum tomorrow afternoon. Mayor Schroeder this afternoon issued a request that flags in the city be placed at half mast tomorrow, especially during the funeral hour, in honor of the dead and the mayor and other city officials will attend the funeral. Messages from Camp Custer this morning announced the shipment of the body from that place yesterday. It had been expected that the body would reach here this morning but it will not arrive until four this afternoon. It is understood that the body will reach here under escort of a detail of soldiers from Camp Custer, who will remain for the burial tomorrow. Mr. Drews was one of the popular members of the solider camp and was serving with the 340th regiment. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 10, 1918, Page 1 ******** CAMP OF 340TH REGIMENT MOURNS DEATH OF COMRADE DREWS Was Most Popular Among His Comrades. Other Items from Custer Sent in Special Correspondence The members of Company A mourn very deeply over the sad death of Jacob Guy Drews, one of the most popular members of their command. His death from pneumonia, which set in upon recovery from measles was felt the more deeply since his was the first to occur in the company as well as in the 340th regiment. That his loss is felt by every man in the company has shown (illegible)..manner in which all donated for the purchase of flowers as a small token to their departed comrade and the entire command wishes to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents. The company misses the cheerful countenance of Sgts. Rahr and (illegible) and P. Vollander who have chosen to represent the command at the Officers Training camp. The (illegible) were announced in Co. A to take (rest is too light to make out). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 11, 1918, Page 5 ********* LATE GUY DREWS BURIED HERE WITH ALL MILITARY HONORS YESTERDAY LOCAL COMMANDS IN ATTENDANCE All military honors were accorded the late Jacob Guy Drews at the funeral which took place from the home of the deceased yesterday afternoon, interment being held at Evergreen cemetery. The Masons, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the arrangements. In the cortege were the Boy Scouts, Home Guards, the semi-military organization of high school students and a large number of mourning relatives and friends. The Masonic services were highly impressive Rev. Axtell officiating. Taps were sounded at the grave by the bugler of the Home Guards and Manitowoc’s first soldier boy to answer the call of Death in the present war has been laid to rest. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 12, 1918, Page 7 ********* [Jacob G. Drews/bur. 01-11-1918/cause: emphyemia/bur. on Otto Drews lot]
MARIE DREWS Mrs. Mary Drews, 82, a resident of Two Rivers for the past 27 years, died Tuesday at the Municipal hospital, where she had been a patient since sustaining injuries in a fall at her home nearly five weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Johns Lutheran church in Two Rivers with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery here. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Born Mary Teesch in Germany, Sept. 8, 1863, Mrs. Drews was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Teesch. When a child of three years, she came to this country with her parents to settle on a farm in Illinois. Later the family moved to a farm in the town of Liberty. She was married 50 years ago to the late John Drews of this city, where they made their home until moving to Two Rivers in 1913. Mr. Drews preceded her in death five years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Herman Gloe and Mrs. Elphie Kuchenbecker of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ernst Drews of Miles City, Mont.; three sisters, Mrs. Herm Bartz of Two Rivers, Mrs. August Begike of this city and Miss Ida Teesch of Chicago. There are four grandchildren and three great grand children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 4, 1946 P. 13 ******** [Mrs. Mary/d. 09-03-1946/age 82 yrs./bur. on John Drews lot]
HELENA DREYER Name: Dreyer, Helena D.: 8/9/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1876 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 1 Mo. 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 212 ********** [BURIAL REGISTER HAS BURIED THE CHIELD OF AUGUST DREIER, FRIE, $1.25]
JAMES L. DRIDA James Drida, 59, of 823 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Drida was born Oct. 9, 1911, at Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Lena Hennig Drida. He came to Manitowoc as a young man and had been employed as a baker at Dick Bros. Bakery in Manitowoc. He married Jessie Haese May 27, 1939 at Manitowoc. Mr. Drida was a member of the Bakers Local No. 180, the Bakers Confectioners Union and the Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include his wife, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), six brothers, Edward of Coleman, Lawrence, Joseph, George and Clarence of Manitowoc and Stanley of Milwaukee, three sisters, Mrs. Isadore Duveneck and Mrs. Louis Rugowski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester Anderla of Mishicot and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1971 ******** [d. 07-04-1971/age 59 yrs./husband of Jessie Drida]
JULIA DREIER Mrs. Julia R. Drier (sic), 83, who lived with her son, Darwin, on Mishicot route 1 until taken ill about three months ago, died Saturday night at St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee. Three months ago she went to Milwaukee to live with her daughter, Mrs. C.W. Warner, and about a week ago she was taken to the hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2pm from St. Paul’s Lutheran church with the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Drier, nee Julia Peterson, was born in Kewaunee on July 1, 1868. Her husband died in 1938. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. C.W. Warner, Mrs. E.C. Kellogg, Mrs. Elmer Woolweber and Miss Ruth Drier of Milwaukee and Mrs. Soerens and Miss Agnes Drier of Chicago; four sons, Darwin of Mishicot, Herman of Kewaunee, Oscar of Sturgeon Bay and Elmer of the state of Oregon; three brothers, Martin Peterson of Milwaukee, Emil of Oconomowoc and John of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. O. Anderson of the state of Washington; 18 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary until 10am Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943 ******** [d. 04-24-1943 at Milwaukee, WI/wife of Herman Dreier]
GEORGE DRUM Name: Drumm, George D.: 6/14/1869 B.: 11/9/1860 Reg. D.: 7/7/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Yrs. 7 Mo. 5 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl-Mtwc. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ************* (Georg/son of Friedrich Drumm and Mina born Greiner/b. 9 Nov. 1860/ d. 14 June 1869/from records of First German Evangelical church, Manitowoc)
JACOBINA DRUM From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905: Mrs. Fred Drumm, an old resident of our city in which she has resided since 1854, died Fri. in the residence of her son, C.A. Drumm, at age 78. The deceased, whose husband died 12 yrs. ago, leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ********* [cause: old age]
CAROLINA DRUMM (d. 1917) DEATH OF MRS. F. DRUMM AFTER LONG ILLNESS Passes Away at Family Home, So. Tenth Street Early Today Death came as a messenger of relief to Mrs. Fred Drumm at her home 1325 South Tenth street early today ending an illness of many months. Mrs. Drumm was a native of this city, born April 23, 1866 and had always made her home here. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Bernard Mahnke, Linda and Lena and Henry Drumm, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 8 ********* [bur. 04-29-1917/cause: cancer of stomach/bur. on Fred Drumm lot]
CHARLES DRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: Death Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital of 60-year old Charles Drumm, a well-known resident of our city. The gentleman, who has lived here in Manitowoc almost his entire life, died from diabetes. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon. ******** [bur. 09-05-1907/cause: diabetes], ossw:
ELIZABETH DRUMM (Mrs. Frank Drumm) Mrs. Elizabeth Drumm, 65, of 710 South 15th street, wife of Frank Drumm, former alderman and contractor, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Drumm, nee Elizabeth Schmidt, was born in this city in 1881 and in 1901 was married to Mr. Drumm. He survives with three sons, Charles, Delmar and Roland of this city; daughter, Mrs. Arnold Albrecht of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Flint, Mrs. Frank LaGesse, Mrs. Leo Brandt of this city, Mrs. Walter Behrens of Kohler; two brothers, Walter and Arthur Schmidt of this city; and seven grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 7 p.m Wednesday and will be moved to the church a 10 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 17, 1946 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 09-17-1946/age 65 yrs./bur. on John Drumm lot]
ELIZABETH DRUMM (Mrs William Drumm) FUNERAL WILL BE WEDNESDAY Mrs. William Drumm Dies At The Local Hospital Mrs. William Drumm, 64, Manitowoc Route 1, died at Holy Family hospital at 2 a.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, the Rev. Koeninger of the German Lutheran church officiating. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born Elizabeth Wettencamp, in 1869 in Manitowoc Rapids. On January 21, 1893 she was married to William Drumm, who survives her. The couple have lived on their farm on Route 1, since their marriage. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Scherasky, Manitowoc Rapids; two sons Elmer and Walter of Manitowoc Rapids; four brothers, Frank of Manitowoc Rapids and George, James and Jesse of Manitowoc; a sister Mrs. Arthur Dow of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the home this morning from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 8, 1934 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. Manitowoc Rapids/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on William F. Drumm lot]
ELLA DRUMM DEATH OF MRS. DRUMM SHOCK TO MANY FRIENDS Succumbs to Shock of Operation After a Brief Illness Friends were shocked Saturday afternoon by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Hugo Drumm, Washington street, which occurred at the hospital following an operation which she underwent a few hours previously. Mrs. Drumm was removed to the hospital earlier in the week and was not thought to be in serious condition. The shock of the operation caused death. Mrs. Drumm, nee Ella Daeke, was 35 years of age, having been born in this city August 18, 1882. She is survived by her husband and one son, Harry, aged 6, her mother, Mrs. O. Daeke, two brothers Henry and William and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Guse, Jr., and Mrs. Albert Stock. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, 1201 Washington street, to the German Lutheran church at 2, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The death of Mrs. Drumm will be sincerely mourned by many friends who knew and admired her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1918, Page 1 ******** [bur. 04-24-1918/cause: appendicitis/bur. on Hugo H. Drumm lot]
FRANK J. DRUMM Frank J. Drumm, 79, an alderman representing Manitowoc’s Fifth Ward for 14 consecutive years before his retirement, died early Monday morning at Park Lawn Home, Sheboygan, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Drumm was born April 8, 1879, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Henrietta Wetenkamp Drumm. He attended schools in Rapids and May 25, 1901, married the former Elizabeth Schmidt in Manitowoc. The couple took up residence in the city where Mr. Drumm became a carpenter- contractor until his retirement in 1944. During this time he served seven consecutive terms as alderman for the Fifth Ward. His wife died 13 years ago. He was a member of the Eagles and of the Odd Fellows. Surviving are two sons, Charles and Delmar of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Albrecht of Manitowoc; a brother, Hugo of Whittier, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Goldmann of Chicago; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home after 3 p.m. where the Odd Fellows will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 5, 1959 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. at Sheboygan WI/age 79 yrs./bur. on John Drumm lot]
FRIEDERIKE DRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1885: A daughter of Mr. Drumm of Town Rapids, was recently sent to the mental ward in Oshkosh. On Tues., her body was returned here. The deceased was 37 years old and unmarried. (Note: There is no first name in the obit, but the age is the same and the death date is close if anyone knows differenly, let me know)
FRIEDRICH DRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1893: Death yesterday in Town Manitowoc of Fred Drumm of gastric trouble. He was 63 yrs. 3 mos. 1 day of age and will be buried Fri. afternoon. ******** [cause: infl. of the bowels]
GEORGE DRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: Death Wed. last week in the local St. Marien Hospital of 73-yr. old Geo. Drumm after a long illness with kidney disease. He was an old settler in our county and is survived by 2 sons and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Friday afternoon.
GERALD ‘JERRY’ D. DRUMM Gerald "Jerry" D. Drumm, age 78, of Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, May 26, 2006, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milawukee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Waldemar Loescher will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery with military graveside honors accorded by Otto Oas VFW Post #659. Jerry was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Mabel Raatz Drumm. He was a 1945 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Jerry was enlisted into the United States Army Air Corps, serving from 1946 until 1947, stationed in Japan. On May 3, 1952, he was married to the former Elaine C. Kraemer at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Haven. Jerry began farming and logging after high school, and in 1960 he started Jerry’s Sportsmans Lodge Tavern in Northeim. He also worked for the AH Stock company from 1962 until 1964 and worked at Silver Creek Nursery along with running his own custom crop spraying business. In 1980, he began working for the Manitowoc County Highway Department, retiring in 1993. Jerry loved to spend time at his Lakewood cottage, gardening, fishing, hunting and watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a dedicated caretaker of the Richard Drumm Memorial Forest in the town of Gibson that was dedicated to the memory of his late brother. Jerry was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, current secretary of the Manitowoc Chapter #138 of the IWLA-Izaak Walton League of America of which he received the Judge Tobin award and the Rahr Diamond award for his conservation practices, charter member of the Manitowoc Gun Club, lifetime member of the Manitowoc Expo, Otto Oas VFW Post #659 of Manitowoc, National Rifle Association, Shoto Conservation Club, Conservation Education Inc., and current vice-president of Manitowoc Mortgage Holding. Survivors include his wife, his five children, their spouses and their children, step-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister: Marilyn Drumm; two brothers: Richard Drumm and William Drumm; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Louis and Hildegard Kraemer. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc on Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. The Drumm family would like to thank Pastors Kujawski, Melso, Loescher and Ellenberger, the dedicated nurses and staff of St. Luke’s CVICU, Drs. and nurse Carol for all their special attention and concern shown to Jerry and our family the past two months. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday, May 28, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HUGO H. DRUMM Funeral services for Hugo H. Drumm, who died Tuesday morning in California, have been postponed 24 hours because of transportation dificulties. Funeral services will now be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday until time of service on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1970 ******** [d. 03-31-1970 at Whittier CA/age 85 yrs./bur. on Joseph F. Sladkey lot]
IDA DRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907: Death in Milwaukee from typhus of 38-year old Mrs. John Drum, born Ida Herzog here. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sorrowing mother and five children. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon. ******* (d. 30 Sept. 1907/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) [cause: typhoid fever]
JACOB (JOSEPH) DRUMM (1887) CITY AND COUNTY The funeral of Mr. Joseph Drumm an old and respected citizen of the town of Rapids, occurred last Friday afternoon. The procession which followed the remains to the cemetery contained over ninety carriages. (Note: researcher said this Jacob's entry in the cemetery is this Joseph in the obit.) Lake Shore Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 7, 1887 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1886: Death of 66-year old Jacob Drumm yesterday morning in Manitowoc Rapids. He leaves a grieving widow and several grown children. Burial will take place tomorrow, Fri., at 1pm. ******** [bur. 09-18-1886]
JACOB DRUMM (1909) From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Last week we reported that Jacob Drumm had to go to a local hospital to have a toe amputated. Unfortunately the operation did not have the hoped for result and the patient, who suffered from sugar diabetes, died on Saturday. Mr. Drumm, who was 60, had lived a long period in Manitowoc County where he operated a farm near Brown’s Corners. He was a veteran of the Civil War andleaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Tuesday. ******** [cause: diabetes]
MABEL B. DRUMM Mrs. Elmer (Mabel) Drumm, 74, of 4305 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at University Hospitals, Madison. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Drumm, nee Mabel Raatz, was born March 10, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Emma Mull Raatz. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She was married to Elmer W. Drumm Oct. 15, 1924, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Drumm was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 12, 1973 ******** [d. 12-11-1973 at Madison WI/age 74 yrs./wife of Elmer Drumm] (b. 10 Mar. 1899/d. Dec. 1973/SSDI)
MARIA DRUMM Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 15, 1902 Death called an aged resident of Manitowoc County this morning when the last summons was received by Mrs. Maria Drumm. Deceased resided on the Middle Road, about three miles southwest of the city and had been troubled with the diseases consequent to old age for some time. Saturday she had a bad fall and that was the immediate cause of her demise. The lady was born in Middlestadt, Wurtemburg, on September 22, 1822 and at the age of twenty- four came with her husband to America locating soon after in Manitowoc. Four sons and three daughters were born to the couple all of whom survive. Interment will occur Thursday afternoon. ************ The Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 17, 1902 Mrs. Drum, aged 70 years, died this morning of old age at the home of her son William in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. She is survived by a family of four sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Thursday interment being in Evergreen Cemetery. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********** From Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902: Death Tues. morning, from old age debility, of Mrs. Maria Drumm who resides about 3 miles southwest of Manitowoc. She had suffered a fall on Sat., which by and of itself would not have been dangerous had it not been for the lady's advanced age and bodily weakness. Mrs. Drumm was born 22 Sep. 1822 in Württemberg and came to America with her husband in 1846. settling in Manitowoc County. She is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters. Her funeral will be held this afternoon. ******* [cause: old age]
MARY DRUMM/DRUM RESIDENT HERE 78 YEARS, DIES AT AGE OF 85 Mrs. Mary Drum, for seventy eight years a resident of Manitowoc county, passed away at the home of her son Edward Drumm, Route 2, last night, aged 85 years. Mrs. Drumm had enjoyed good health up until recently but declined rapidly from complications in the past few months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the Wesley M. E. Church of which she had been a member for several years. The body will be at the Wattawa funeral parlors Sunday where it may be viewed by friends from 2 to 5 and on Monday, Monday evening from 7 to 9. The funeral will be held from the parlors at 1:30 Tuesday and to the Wesley Church. Mrs. Drumm was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county with her parents at the age of 6 years and had always resided here. She was married 50 years ago, her husband preceding her in death twenty years ago. One of two children born to the couple, son Edward with whom she made her home, is the sole survivor. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, February 23, 1929 ************ Mrs. Mary Drumm, for seventy eight years a resident of Manitowoc county, died at the home of her son Edward Drumm, Route 2, Friday night, aged 85 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Wesley M. E. Church. The deceased was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county with her parents at the age of 6 years. She was married 50 years ago, her husband preceding her in death twenty years ago. One of two children born to the couple, a son Edward with whom she made her home, is the only survivor. The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, February 28, 1929 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) *********** [widow of Jacob Drumm/cause: chronic nephritis]
