LEWIS MUNSON DEAN Lewis Munson Dean, 72, of 627A North Ninth St., Manitowoc, retired businessman, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Dean was born at Aurora, Ill., son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Dillon Dean, April 6, 1887. He married Faye Green of Manitowoc at Chicago July 18, 1919. Mr. Dean was sales representative for Free Sewing Machine Co. of Rockford, Ill., from 1920 to 1948. He launched his own sewing machine business that year at Manitowoc, which he operated until retiring in 1952. During World War I he enlisted May 8, 1918 in the U.S. Army at Kansas City, Mo., serving overseas with the American Expiditionary(sic) Force, Company A of the 330th Battalion, 305th Brigade Tank Corp. until his discharge April 10, 1919. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
IDA H. DEDRICK Mrs. Nicholas Dedrick, 74, of 719 North Ninth street, prominent in church and school circles of the city for many years, died Sunday at the home. She had been ill since January, when she suffered a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran church, the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born Ida H. Olson in this city in 1872 Mrs. Dedrick was graduated from Manitowoc schools and taught first in the district schools in Liberty, the grade and high school in Kiel and later in the grade and high schools of Manitowoc. She was married in 1904 to Mr. Dedrick. She was active in numerous service organizations in the city, being a charter member of the local chapters of the Kings Daughters, the Anti-Tuberculosis association and for many years was an active member of the Women's Federation and the Prisca society of the First Lutheran church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1927 and a daughter, Dr. Martha Dedrick Bayles, in 1935. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Heiene Anne Dedrick of this city; sister, Mrs. C.V. Snyder of Hagertown, Md.; and a grandson (private). The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Tuesday noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of services. Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 10, 1947 P.2 ******** [d. 03-09-1947/age 74 yrs/bur. on Mrs. Nicholas Dedrick lot]
LENA DEDRICK Miss Lena Dedrick, a native of Manitowoc, died at Chicago. She was born on a farm near Tisch Mills where she spent her early life. The rest of her life was spent in Chicago with the exception of a few years when she returned to Manitowoc to care for her invalid father. She was the last member of the Dedrick family, four brothes; Charles, Peter, John and Nicholas, three of whom lived here, having died some years before. Funeral services for Miss Dedrick were held at the Moody church in Chicago this afternoon. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc and services will be held at the Frazier mortuary chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. P.N. Oklevik officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1945 P. 2 ******** [d. 04-09-1945 at Chicago's Home of Incrbs, Chicago, IL/age 82 yrs.]
REV. HENRY DEGARMO We are pained to learn, that Rev. Mr. Degarmo, the son-in-law of our respected banker, C.C.Barnes, died of bleeding of the lungs on the 18th inst. at White Mountain, near Denver, Colorado Ter., where he had gone to recover his failing health. Mr. Barnes has gone to Chicago to meet his sorrow stricken daughter with the remains of her late husband, on whom she has waited faithfully to the last, and who was a christian gentleman with few equals and no superior. Manitowoc Tribune, August 24, 1871 ****** Died - Near Denver City, Col., on the 18th inst. of hemorrhage of the lungs, Henry Hobart Degarmo, late of Manitowoc. The above announcement will bring sorrow and regret to many of the readers of the Pilot. The deceased was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and was educated at Neshota, in this state, for the church. A short time ago he was called to the rectorship of St. James' Episcopal Church in our city, where he officiated for a few Sabbaths, but left soon in quest of health in Colorado. He was a man of fine scholarly attainments; of modest, unassuming, cultivated, gentlemanly address; a gentleman in word and deed, and a fine type of a Christian without cant or affectation. He was a son-in-law of our respected fellow citizen, Dr. Barnes, of the First National Bank to whom, with his family, this blow comes with heavy hand. The warmest sympathies of a large circle of friends are with the sorrowing widow and family of the deceased in this hour of deep affiction to them. The deceased was about thirty years pf ahe and had a flattering prospect of a life of eminent usefullness and honor before him, which has, suddenly been cut short by the cold hand of inexorable death. Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871
ANNA DEHART Mrs. Anna DeHart, 81, formerly of 305 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. DeHart, nee Anna Kustka, was born Sept. 22, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Annie Watruba Kustka. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She had been employed at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel for 38 1/2 years, retiring on her birthday Sept. 22, 1963. She was a member of the Germania Society and the Golden Agers. Survivors include a son, William A. Boehm, of Chula Vista, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Charles Lorenz, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1971 ******* [widow of Edward Engelbrecht - 1st husband/from cem. records]
HELEN G. DEHNE Mrs. Emil Dehne, 74, of 1011 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dehne, nee Helen G. Groll was born Feb. 20, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Anna Reis Groll. She was married to Norman Johnson in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1951. She was married to Emil Dehne June 5, 1954, at Manitowoc. She was employed at Schuette Bros. Dept. Store. She was past president of the American Legion Auxilliary. Survivors include her husband, two sons, two step-sons, three step- daughters, a sister, Mrs. Gordon Berg, of Manitowoc; and seven grand- children. An infant son preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1972 ******** (Helen Dehne/b. 20 Feb 1898/d. Aug 1972/SSDI)[bur. with Johnson] (She is the widow of Norman Johnson and the wife of Emil Dehne)
WILLIAM W. DELANO W.W. DeLano of Manitowoc Dies Friday; Was 94 W.W. DeLano, 94, manager of the first telephone exchange in Manitowoc, established in 1881, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. DeLano was moved to the hospital three months ago from his home, 523 North Fifth street, Manitowoc, where he has lived in retirement in recent years with his daughter, Mrs. Fred W. Dunbar. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. DeLano, in addition to managing the telephone exchange, also headed the express office and the Western Union telegraph office for a 26 year span. He later entered the employ of this newspaper, retiring in 1945, at the age of 89. He was born at Abrams, in Oconto county, in 1856 and came to Manitowoc when a young man. First Manager of Exchange In 1881, five years after the telephone was invented by Dr. Alexander Bell, the exchange to furnish service in Manitowoc was set up in the Barnes block on North Eighth street and Mr. DeLano became the first manager. Originally there were 38 subscribers. He also supervised operation of the American Express offices and the Western Union. In 1885 the first long distance line reached Manitowoc from Milwaukee. Mr. DeLano saw the telephone expand in Manitowoc to thousands of subscribers. He remained with the Wisconsin Telephone company, which took over the exchange in later years, for 26 years, until 1907. He then spent several years in the west, returning to Manitowoc in 1917, at which time he entered the employ of this newspaper in charge of the circulation department and carriers, and later as a collector. Under the familiar title of "Dad," Mr. DeLano remained with the newspaper until 1945. His hobby was gardening and raising rare flowers and shrubs and despite his advanced years he continured to work in the garden at his home each summer. Honored at Opening At the formal opening of the Manitowoc exchange of the Wisconsin Telephone company in 1949 Mr. DeLano was a guest of honor. Dial phones had been installed in Manitowoc in 1940. Mr. DeLano married Miss Barbara Alan in 1876. She died in 1930. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dunbar of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. Earle Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Mortimer of Spokane, Wash.; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. W.F. Ohde, of Manitowoc, died last October and another daughter, Mrs. Roman Milski, Manitowoc, in September, 1949. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1951 P. 2 ******** [bur. on M.E. Allen lot]
ERNA DELFS Mrs. Erna Delfs, 74, of 918 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. W.L. Wellman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Delfs, nee Erna Kufahl, was born Dec. 20, 1898, at Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Jahns Kufahl. She was married to William Delfs Dec. 14, 1921, at Merrill, Wis. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Delfs precede her in death July 24, 1966. Survivors include a son, a brother, Walter, of Shawano; two sisters, Mrs. Selma Jaeger, of Merrill and Mrs. Laura Natzke, of Thorp. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972 ******* [husband - William G. Delfs]
WALTER DELORD Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeLord, Rapids, are mourning the death of their infant son. The funeral was held yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 12, 1902, Page 1 ******** [cause: asthma (asthenia)]
ANTONE H. DELORME Anton H. (Jack) DeLorme, 70, of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. DeLorme was born June 5, 1900, at Oconto, son of the late Francis and Minnie Jahnke DeLorme. He married Mary L. Smalley Sept. 14, 1937, at Manitowoc. He owned and operated the Standard Oil Service at Maribel until his retirement in 1963. They resided at Manitowoc until 1946 when they moved to Maribel. Mr. DeLorme was a former member of the Manitowoc County Board, representing Maribel. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Maribel Lions Club and the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Assn. Survivors include his wife; a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Elmer of Oconto, Ben of Green Bay and Austin of San Francisco; three sisters, Miss Georgiana DeLorme of Two Rivers, Mrs. Margaret Townley of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Walter (Beryl) Ruelle of Menasha and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock by the Denmark Knights of Columbus. Members of the Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriffs Assn. will meet in a body at 7:30 o'clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971 ********* [d. 01-21-1971/age 70 yrs./bur. on John Smalley lot] (b. 5 June 1900/d. Jan. 1971/SSDI)
JOHN DELSMAN JOHNNIE DELSMAN Johnnie, the eighteen-year-old son of Louis Delsman, died at the Holy Family hospital at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Johnnie had attended the Wisconsin Business college for several months last year and was there this year to finish up his course. On Wednesday he complained of a pain in his side but attended school Thursday. In the evening of that day he grew worse and a doctor was summoned who diagnosed the disease as parendicitis. At the hospital it was found that the disease had already progressed too far so that the operation undertaken was found useless. His death was a shock to his parents, friends and fellow students. Floral contributions for the funeral were given by Mr. Wilson and the students of the business college. The funeral was held in Francis Creek Tuesday. Interment was in the Catholic cemtery. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, February 28, 1910 P.1 ********* [John Delsman/bur. 10-3-1929/died at Francis Creek, WI/removal from Francis Creek, WI/bur. on Louis Delsman Sr. lot] (Note: The 1929 bur. date is when he was buried in Evergreen)
LOUIS DELSMAN Louis G. Delsman, 77, a lifetime Manitowoc resident, died early Sunday morning at the home of his son, Jule, of Miramar, Fla., where he had been making his home since last October. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Delsman was born Dec. 12, 1892, in Town of Kossuth, son of the late Louis and Anna Bauman Delsman. He attended schools at Rockwood and Francis Creek and Manitowoc Business College. He was shop foreman at Hamacheck Co. for many years. Later he had been employed at Larson Chevrolet, Valders, and in recent years he worked part time at Wickman Cycle Service, Manitowoc. He married Nina Pasewalk in 1915. She preceded him in death in 1945. He then married Mrs. Ione Jacobsen in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1968. Mr. Delsman was a member of the Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Survivors include a son, Jule, of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Donald J. (Dorothy) Rehauer; four brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Quirin of Manitowoc, Albert, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Clarence of Milwaukee; a sister Mrs. Edwin Bleser, of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Catherine, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970 ******* [d. 05-24-1970 at Miramar FL/age 78 yrs.] (b. 12 Dec. 1892/d. May 1970/SSDI)
LOUISE DELSMAN The funeral of the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman was held this morning from Sacred Heart church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 21, 1920 P.1 ********** [bur 06-21-1920/cause: scarlet fever/bur on Louis Delsman lot] ********* (Note..The cem. office responded when asked if these two are the same child: Yes. I believe the newspaper is in error as to the sex of the child. I have a burial for a Dorothy Rehrauer who is listed as being the child of Louis & Nina Delsman with a sister Louise Delsman who preceded her in death.
QUIRIN C. DELSMAN Born on September 6, 1901, Quirin graduated from Whitewater College in 1923 as a commercial education teacher. He owned the Smalley Manufacturing Company in Manitowoc that produced farm equipment. He retired in his late 60s but came out of retirement when he was 90 to sell the business. Among his many accomplishments, he is most proud of being one of the founders of Holy Innocent Church. To Quirin, one of the most significant inventions was the automatic starter on cars. He recalls that many an arm was broken trying to crank a Model T; he believes the automatic starter enabled women to drive. From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
JOSEPH J. DEMBSKY Joseph J. Dembsky, 74, of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with Military rites at the graveside. Mr. Dembsky was born Nov. 25, 1895, in Germany, son of the late Valentine and Gustie Paskiewitz Dembsky. He came to this country at the age of nine. He married Helen Kotchi in 1925 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Feb. 3, 1934. Then he married Mildred Kotchi Teserik in 1936. He operated a grocery at Manitowoc from 1920 to 1930 and from 1940 to 1947. Mr. Dembsky was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 659 and also a member of World War I Barracks. Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, four brothers, Frank, Stanley, Alois and Chester, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lucas Patek of Kewaunee and Mrs. Joe Bohman and Mrs. Elmer Teche of Manitowoc; and 17 grandchildren. A sister and two sons preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970
MILDRED E. DEMBSKY Mildred E. Dembsky, age 94, formerly of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, and currently living with her daughter in Bend, Ore., died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the home of her daughter in Bend, Ore. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 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. The former Mildred Kotche was born May 11, 1910 in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Adolph and Rose Bolzenthal Kotche. She was a 1928 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. She was married to Reuben Tesarik in 1932 and then married to Joseph J. Dembsky in 1936. Joseph preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1970. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Holy Innocents Christian Women, member and past president of the Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 Auxiliary, charter member of World War I Barracks #2565 Auxiliary and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include one son and four daughters-in-law: two daughters and one son-in-law, 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law: nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three sons: Robert Tesarik, Donald Dembsky, LeRoy Dembsky; one son-in-law: Alfred Scherer; and one grandson: James Tesarik. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials are suggested to The Sacred Art of Living Center at 20753 Will Scarlet Lane, Bend, OR 97702-2207or to the charity of your choice. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI April 21, 2005 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
JULIUS DEML Julius Deml, 56, a resident of the city for 30 years, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital. He was born in Czechoslavakia in 1888 and came here in 1912. He was employed at the ship yards for several years. As far as could be learned he has no survivors. Funeral services will be held at the Leschke funeral home, at 9 a.m. Thursday with interment in Evergreen cemtery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2 ******* (Note: Age in cem. record and age in obit don't match)
BESS DEMPSEY Mrs. Benjamin Dempsey died at Chicago last Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey have lived all their lives at Manitowoc until moving to Chicago about a year ago. Mrs. Dempsey was the third daughter of the late John Barnes and was known to everyone in the city as "Bess". Reports Monday that she was rallying from a serious condition following an operation for appendicitis caused rejoicing to her many friends here which glad tidings were speedily followed by the news of her sudden collapse and death. Mrs. Dempsey was born here 33 years ago and educated at the local schools and Grafton Hall, Fond du Lac. Her domestic relations were as nearly ideal as they could be. The perfect understanding and comradeship between herself and her husband was widely noted. Mrs. Dempsey was a splendid woman, worthy of the affection she won from hosts of friends and the sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mr. Dempsey in his terrible bereavement. The body arrived here Tuesday. Mrs. Dempsey is survived by two brothers, Bert of New York and John of this city ad two sisters, Lulu and Lottie, who are at present in Europe. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. James church, Rev. Oliphant officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1912 ******* Many Friends Pay a Last Tribute to Memory of Mrs. Dempsey Funeral services for the late Mrs. B.A. Dempsey were held from St. James church at 3 o'clock this afternoon and a large concourse of friends assembled to pay a last tribute to the memory of the dead. Father Oliphant officiated at the service and internment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers were George Vits, Wm. Rahr Jr., John Short, Francis Murphy, Harry Kelley, Paul Schuette. The body of Mrs. Dempsey was brought here from Chicago last evening by her brother John Barnes. Out of town friends here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goss, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Reiss, Mrs. George LaBudie, Mrs. Jackson of Milwaukee; Mrs. W.D. Barden, Mrs. G.R. Williams and Mrs. Kate Dover, Chicago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 10, 1912 P.1 ******* [cause: extra uterine pregnancy] (Elizabeth Robinson Barnes Dempsey/res. Chicago, Ill./d. 9 Apr. 1912/ cause: operation and complications/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
MICHAEL DEMPSEY From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907: Old age debility took the life Monday of Michael Dempsey, Sr., here, who had been unable to leave his bed for the last year. The deceased, who reached the age of 72, had come to America from Ireland in his youth. He learned shipbuilding and served 35 years as foreman of the local shipbuilding yard of Burger & Burger until old age debility forced him to give up his position. He leaves his sorrowing widow and 10 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church on the North Side. ******** [bur. 05-27-1907/cause: tuberculosis]
RAYMOND DEMPSEY BOY FALLS FROM DOCK INTO RIVER AND MEETS DEATH RAYMOND, SON OF JAMES DEMPSEY, SECOND VICTIM OF SEASON AT NORTH SIDE DOCKS THIS MORNING Another life was sacrificed to the river this morning when Raymond, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dempsey, while fishing from the dock at the foot of North Seventh street lost his balance and was plunged into the water to meet his death. The body was recovered fifteen minutes after the accident but efforts to revive the boy by use of the pulmotor were unavailing. The Dempsey boy, with a companion, had been at the dock and were to be joined by James, an older brother of the dead lad, who was on his way to the dock at the time the accident happened. The companion of the unfortunate victim of the accident hurrying from the dock to ? an alarm encountered the brother and informed him that Raymond had fallen in and James rushed to the telephone and summoned the police and fire departments and then raced to the dock where he insisted upon diving in an attempt to rescue his brother. He was dissuaded from the action however, and Officer Dueno arrived on the scene in a few minutes, started to drag the river and after a short time recovered the body. With the pulmotor in readiness Drs. Meany and Gleason took charge of the body and worked half an hour in an effort to resuscitate the lad but without success and the child was pronounced dead. Physicians say that it is probable the boy was dead when taken from the water. The boy was eight years of age yesterday. The body was taken in charge by undertakers and later removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffreys, Fouth and State streets. Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey, the latter a daughter of Mrs. A.B. Melendy, have made their home in the west for several years and returned here a few months ago to spend the summer, accompanied by their two sons, James and Raymond. The sympathy of many friends will go out to the bereaved parents. The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart Catholic church at 9 o’clock Monday morning. The accident today is the second fatality on the north front river docks this season, another lad having met death in a similar manner a few weeks ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 1 ********* Ed. Melendy is here from Brillion for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey. Mrs. A.B. Melendy, who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Schuetze at Waukesha, arrived home Saturday afternoon accompanied by Mrs. Schuetze, called by the death of their grandson and nephew, Raymond Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Meyer are here from Milwaukee for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 27, 1915, Page 3 ********* [bur. 27 Sept. 1915/cause: accidental drowning/bur. on Mrs. Dempsey lot]
RUTH DEMPSEY SAD DEATH OF YOUNG BRIDE OF LESS THAN YEAR Death, at all times sad, seems doubly so in the case of Mrs. James Dempsey, Jr., nee Ruth Edwards, who passed away at the hospital at an early hour today, and the announcement of her demise will be received with keen sorrow by a large circle of friends and awaken the sympathy of the community in which she had always made her home. But 23 years of age and a bride of less than a year, the death of Mrs. Dempsey is pathetically sad. Mrs. Dempsey was born in this city October 30, 1897 and with exception of a few years at Grand Rapids, Mich. had always made her home here. She was married July 31, last year to Jas. Dempsey, Jr. and the young couple have made their home with Mrs. Dempsey's mother, Mrs. Robert Hempton, 116 River Drive. Early in January Mrs. Dempsey was afflicted with the malady which caused her death and although an operation was performed a few days ago, it was futile and death came early today to relieve her of suffering. Although realizing the gravity of her condition and the slender hope for restoration, Mrs. Dempsey was patient and cheerful and the beautiful character of which she was possessed was strengthened by the ordeal through which she passed. The end came peacefully and she passed away as if in sleep. Mr. Dempsey had been employed at the offices of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation for three years but in January was forced to give up her position and since that time had been confined to her bed. She was a bright, winsome girl, always cheerful and friendly and she won and held friends and the announcement of her untimely death will bring sadness to all who know her. Besides her husband Mrs. Dempsey is survived by her mother Mrs. Robert Hempton and a sister, Alice Edwards and Mr. Hempton, her stepfather. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hempton home at 116 River Drive. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 15, 1921 P.5 ********* [bur 04-17-1921/cause: pyonephrosis/bur. on Theodore C Thompson lot]
ELLA M. DEPONS Mrs. Henry DePons, 63, of 903A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan McCoul will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. DePons was born Ella Stampp in Milwaukee in 1889 and in 1903 was married to Mr. DePons. They moved to Manitowoc where her husband engaged in the painting and decorating business. She was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church, Women's Relief Corps, Rebekahs, Noble Grands, and Women's Society of Christian Service. Survivors are her husband; two brothers, Oscar of Milwaukee and Albert of Fond du Lac; two sisters, Miss Johanna Stampp of Milwaukee and Mrs. Celia Bassett of Everett, Wash. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 3, 1953 P.2 ******** [d. 03-03-1953/age 63 yrs./bur. on Henry Depons lot]
ERWIN J. DEPONS Erwin Depons, who has been at the hospital for several months sufering (sic) from spinal trouble, has served papers in a $10,000 damage suit against the Seibel Clothing company alleging that his condition is due to an injury which he suffered by running against the corner of a counter while employed in the company's store, as a clerk. Healy & Joyce represent Mr. Deopons in the action which will be heard in circuit court at the June term. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 18, 1916 P.4 ********* [cause: tuberculosis of spine/bur. on Agatha Ibsch lot]
GLENN DESKINS The funeral of Glenn Deskins, who died at the Holy Family hospital Friday after a brief illness, was held this morning from the Urbanek and Wattawa Chapel with burial at Evergreen. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Deskins, parents of the young man and Rinal Deskins, a brother, from Rice Lake and Mrs. Myrtle Longset of Bear Creek, a sister, were here for the services. Another brother and four sisters were unable to come. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 6, 1926 P. 3 ******** [8/21/2009 - Family said he died of appendicitis & that he was about 30, divorced, & originally from Baron co. but was living here] ******** [cause of death: bowel obstruction]
JULIA DETHLEFSEN Death came as a release from years of patient suffering to Mrs. Julia Dethalfson(sic), wife of Max Dethlafson at the family home, 928 South Nineteenth street last night at 9 o'clock from the home and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Dethlafson, nee Julia Bahnson, was born in Germany forty-six years ago and came to America and Manitowoc in 1899 with a party that included her husband. The couple were married shortly after their arrival. Mrs. Dethlafson was always a home body and during the last two years has been a patient sufferer from an incurable malady. She is survived by her husband and three sons, John, William and Archie, all at home and one brother, John Bahnson of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 18, 1922 P. 1 ******* [bur. 03-20-1922/cause: acute nephritis/bur on Max Dethlefsen lot]
JOHN C. DETHLEFSON John C. Dethlefson, 71, of 928 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dethlefson was born Jan. 16, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late Max and Julia Barnsen Dethlefson. He served in the United States Navy as a fireman second class during World War I. He married Clausina Burkart in 1923 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Nov. 10, 1938. He then married Mrs. Marjorie Walsworth May 24, 1947. She preceded him in death March 25, 1965. He had been employed as a machinist at Kortas Automotive Co. Inc., for many years, retiring in 1964. Mr. Dethlefson was a member of the V.F.W. Otto-Oas Post No. 659. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert Peterik, of Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Mrs. Richard Thuss, of Manitowoc; a step-son, James Walsworth, of Arlington Heights, Ill., and 13 grandchildren. A son, John, and two brothers, Arthur and William, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1971 ********* [d. 03-29-1971/age 71 yrs./bur. on Max Dethlefsen lot] (16 Jan. 1900/Mar. 1971/SSDI)
MARJORIE J. DETHLEFSON Mrs. John C. Dethlefson, 56, of 928 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been hospitalized three days. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating, and burial will be in Evergeen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dethlefson, the former Marjorie Kutil, was born June 6, 1908, at Branch, daughter of Frank and Emma Sekora Kutil. She was married to R. George Walsworth in 1927. He died in 1943. She was married to John Dethlefson in 1947. Mrs. Dethlefson had been employed in the ASCS office, was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Surviving are the husband, a son; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy); parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kutil of Branch; a sister, Mrs. Carl Laveck, of Branch; 13 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, until 9 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 25, 1965 P.18 ********* [d. 03-25-1965/age 56 yrs.]
DOROTHY M. DETJEN From the Manitowoc Herald Times, 3 Sept. 2003: Dorothy M. Detjen, age 92, River's Bend Health and Rehabilition Center, formerly of 2127 Richmond Ave., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1712 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Richard C. Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dorothy was born Jan. 4, 1911 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Ida Fetter Meyer. Dorothy was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1926. She had been employed with Mirro Aluminum for 10 years. On Nov. 4, 1939, she married Milton Detjen at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Milton preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1983. Dorothy was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, one sister, five grand- children, seven great-grandchildren, four nieces, two nephews along with many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and many wonderful and helpful neighbors and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton Detjen on Nov. 23, 1983; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Fred and Viola Meyer and John and Geneva Meyer; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Irma and Clarence Alter; Mollie and Elmer Pfefferkorn; and Lillian and Ray Kaufman. Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Redeemer Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
AUGUST DETROIS From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1909: Death Tuesday from pneumonia of August Detrois a resident of South 13th Street. The deceased, who came to Manitowoc about 50 years ago, worked as a carpenter. His wife preceded him in death about 12 years ago. He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters.
AUGUSTA DETROIS From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897: Death Sun. morning, after a long illness, of Mrs. Auguste Detrois, wife of August Detrois of Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached the age of 65 yrs. 9 mos. 2 days, is survived by her husband and 3 grown children. Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
CLARA DETROIS From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: Death yesterday afternoon after a long illness of mason Ernst Detrois, a wellknown resident of our city. We have no further details. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907: We made an error last week in reporting the death of Ernst Detrois. Instead, it was Mrs. Ernst Detrois who died Wednesday last week following an illness of long duration. The deceased, who was 39, leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral took place Saturday from the Lutheran Church.
HILDA DETROIS From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: Death late Wednesday last week of Hilda, the 15-year old daughter of Ernst Detrois here, of consumption. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
EVA DETTMAN Mrs. Julius F. Dettman, of 415 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Dettman, nee Eva Munger, was born at DePere, daughter of the late Captain Joseph and Emma Harp Munger. She was married to Julius Dettman March 30, 1907, at Chicago. The couple located at Manitowoc. Mrs. Dettman was the oldest member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Elks Auxiliary and a former secretary of the North Side Ladies Relief Society. Her husband preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Georgie Dithmar, of Manitowoc. A daughter, Josephine, preceded her in death in 1965. There will be no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1971 ******** [d. 02-19-1971/age 90 yrs./widow of Jule F. Dettman/bur. on Joseph Munger lot]
KARL DETTMANN Charles Dettman, aged 69 years, died today at the George Douglas home, 613 Chicago Street, after a lingering illness from cancer, death coming as a merciful relief from long suffering. He was a native of Germany and came here twenty five years ago. Later he purchased a farm at Antigo. He is survived by one son, Henry Dettman. The funeral will be held from the W. Frazier undertaking rooms, Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 17, 1918 ******** [cause: cancer of stomach]
ANNA DEUBLER From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1906: Death in Milwaukee of Mrs. Anna Deubler, widow of our former resident Joseph Deubler who died 9 years ago. Mrs. Deubler was 75 and is survived by a daughter here, Mrs. Heinrich Patzer, and 3 sons. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the residence of Heinrich Patzer.
JOSEPH DEUBLER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1896: Death in Miwaukee Fri. morning of 68 yr. old Joseph Deubler, a former resident of our city, of a heart attack. He was born in Ischl, Upper Austria, came to America in 1852 and settled in Manitowoc where he operated a smithy until he became too old to work. During the last stages of the recent war, Mr. Deubler served in Company D in the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He enjoyed a good reputation locally and had many friends who will remember him even after he moved to Milwaukee 4 yrs. ago. He leaves a widow and 4 grown children. His casket was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery, attended by the Hermanns Sons of our city, and many friends. ********* [cause: nephritis]
SELMA S. "SALLY" DEUBLER Selma S. "Sally" Deubler, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc. Sally was born in Sheboygan on March 15, 1918, to the late Jacob and Marie (Meier) Pfister. She was educated in Cleveland and Manitowoc. Sally was employed with the National Tinsel Factory and also the Mirro Corporation. On May 3, 1941, Sally married Roy J. Deubler at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Roy preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1991. Sally enjoyed her flowers and tending to her small garden. She always looked forward to visiting with her friends and family on her front porch. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Sally was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Roy; three sisters: Molly (Joseph) Jacquette; Ida (Henry) Markgraf; and Frieda (Earl) Hansen; two brothers: John (Leah) Pfister; and Walter (Erna) Pfister; one sister-in-law: Irene (Adolph) Kadow; and one brother-in-law: Milton (Rose) Deubler. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2007
EMMA R. DEVER FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT TO BE BURIED HERE Messages to relatives here today brought news of the death at Milwaukee of Mrs. Emma Dever, nee Emma Grimm, former Manitowoc resident, and announcement that the body will be brought here for burial. The body will arrive tonight and the funeral will be held from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dever was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Grimm, both deceased, and a sister of Roland Grimm of this city. She was born here and had lived at Milwaukee of late years. Her husband preceded her in death and there are no children, surviving relatives being brothers and sisters including Roland Grimm, city; Mrs. Ida Radeunz, Milwaukee; George Grimm, Los Angeles; Harrison Grimm, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 10, 1926 P.2 ******** (age: 50 yrs. 6 mo. 27 days - St. John's United Church of Christ)
TIMOTHY E. DEWANE Timothy F. Dewane, 79, a native of Cooperstown, where he was born March 13, 1876, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had resided at the hospital since 1934. Funeral Plans will be announced Thursday by the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 10, 1955 P.19 ******** Funeral services for Timothy F. Dewane, 78, of Maribel, who died Wednesday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in Denmark village, March 13, 1876, and for many years was a partner in the Dewane Brothers Farm and Implement Co., at Maribel. Since 1934 he had resided at the hospital. Only survivor is a brother, James, of Cooperstown. Friends may call at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 11, 1955 P.23 ********* [d. 08-10-1955/age 79 yrs./cause: arteriosclerotic heart disease- total failure]
DOROTHY DEWEIN Mrs. Maurice DeWein, 40, of 1301 North 11th street, died suddenly at the home Sunday, shortly after noon. She was stricken with a heart attack and died before the arrival of a physician. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Noah Bess of the St. Paul's Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. DeWein, nee Dorothy C. Rand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rand, was born in Manitowoc in 1902. She was graduated from the Marquette university school of Nursing in Milwaukee and in 1924 was married to Mr. DeWein. They moved to Milwaukee where they resided until 1938 when they came to this city. Mrs. DeWein was active in the American Legion auxiliary and was a member of the County Nurses association. She was also a call nurse for the Junior Service League which operates the Health Center in Manitowoc. Survivors are the widower; daughter, of this city; two sons, of this city (Survivors omitted for privacy.); father, Edwin Rand, of this city; three brothers, Eugene and Robert, in the armed services at Camp Wolters, Texas, and George of Champaign, Ill. The body may be viewed from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 8, 1943 P.14 ********* [d. 03-07-1943/age 40 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/wife of Maurice Dewein/bur. on Ed. Rand lot-her father]
MAURICE DEWEIN Active Legion Leader Dead (photo) MANITOWOC-Maurice DeWein, former undersheriff, longtime deputy sheriff and active in local and state American Legion circles, died Thursday morning at the home of a son, James. He had returned this week from Veteran's Hospital at Wood where he had been receiving treatments for some time. Mr. DeWein was born Aug. 15, 1890, at Burlington, Iowa, son of the late John and Lydia Held DeWein. He was graduated from Burlington High School and attended Ames Colege, Iowa, and Fargo College, Fargo, N.D. Employed at Schuettes Aug. 23, 1924, he was married at Milwaukee to Dorothy C. Rand, sister of Manitowoc's present Mayor Robert J. Rand. He was employed at the Boston Store at Milwaukee, until 1938, and then came to Manitowoc to work at Schuette Bros. Store. During World War II he was employed at Manitowoc Shipyards Inc., and returned to Schuettes after the war ended, retiring from employment there four years ago. Mr. DeWein was a member of Drews-Bleser Post 99 and United Commercial Travelers, and served in the State Guard with the rank of first lieutenant at Manitowoc during World War II. He was appointed to the Manitowoc County Veterans Service Commission in 1959 by County Judge Jerome V. Ledvina. Legion Commander Mr. DeWein was a past commander of the American Legion Post here, and for several years also was County Council commander of that veterans' organization. He was adjutant of the Sixth District for six years. He entered World War I service July 30, 1918, and was discharged Nov. 29, 1918, having been a sergeant in the 32nd Company, an infantry troop replacement unit. Survivors include two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), and six grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in 1943. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by members of Drews- Bleser Post 88, American Legion Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 7, 1961 P.2 ******** [d. 12-07-1961/age 71 yrs./bur. on Edwin Rand lot]
HECTOR A. DICK Hector Dick, 70, Manitowoc, Dies Manitowoc, Wis. – Hector Dick, 70, owner of Dick Brothers bakery, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital after a brief illness. He and his brother, Jerome, came here from Green Bay about 40 years ago and built their bakery into one of the largest in northeastern Wisconsin. Jerome drowned many years ago when his automobile went off a bridge into the Manitowoc river. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul Lutheran church. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, September 14, 1950, P. 18 ******* [d. 09-10-1950/age 70 yrs.]
MOLLIE OLSON DICK Mrs. Mollie Dick, 59, of 1103 Lincoln Loulevard, wife of Hector Dick, president-treasurer of the Dick Bros. Bakery Company, died shortly before noon today at the family home. She had been in failing health in recent weeks. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran church, the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Dick, nee Mollie Olson, was born in 1883 in Eaton, Brown county, and in 1913 was married to Mr. Dick, locating in this city. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the St. Paul's congregation. Survivors are the widower; son, Oscar, of this city; two brothers, Anton of this city and Ole of Whitelaw; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Friday at 2 p.m. until Saturday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church. The casket will be open until the services begin Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1943 P.2 ******** [d. 04-08-1943/age 59 yrs./cause: agranulo-cytosis/wife of Hector Dick]
MARGERETHA DICKE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: Death on Tues. morning of Mrs. Margarethe Dicke (nee Vogelsang), in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Lehmkuhl in Manitowoc. She was 68 yrs. 6 mos. of age, and died of old age debility. The deceased was born 1828 in Barnsdorf, Hanover, and came to America in 1849, marrying Heinrich Dicke in 1851. Her husband died in 1857 leaving her with 3 small children – 3-mos, 3-yrs. and 6-yrs. of age. The funeral took place Fri. afternoon.
PERRY A. DICKENS Dickens: Perry Allen b: 11 October 1898 Milwaukee, Wi. d: August 1965 Manitowoc, Wi. m: 06 May 1934 Waukegan, Wi. p: James F. Dickens and Julia P. Riddell to: Irene T. Zipperer b: 13 August, 1905 Manitowoc, Wi d: January 1995 Manitowoc, Wi. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 08-06-1965/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Irene Dickens lot] (b. 11 Oct. 1898/d. Aug. 1965/SSDI)
EDWARD DICKERT Edward Dickert, 53, of 211? Kemper St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for the past six days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. W.W. Geischen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 2?, 1904, at Potter in Calumet County, son of the late Robert and Emma Schultz Dickert. He moved to Manitowoc County with his parents in 190? and was employed for 18 years at the Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Molders and Foundry Workers Local 301. He never married. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emma Lemke of Manitowoc, two brothers, Paul and Robert of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Paul Lindermann of Millersville, Wis., Mrs. Arthur Naidl of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Edward Swetlik of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Cyril Wuellner and Mrs. Christ Pietersen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Paul Behnke at Brillion. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc after ? p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to be in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1958 P. 17 ******* [d. 03-14-1958/age 53 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Emma Dickert lot]
EMIL DICKERT (d. 1937) Pioneer Resident Dies at Manitowoc Manitowoc, Wis. (Special)-Emil Deckert(sic), 68, died early this morning at the family home on Manitowoc Route 2 after an illness of 12 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Deckert was born in Germany on January 16, 1869, and he came to America when he was 14 years old. He lived in Reedsville and in Brillion until 45 years ago when he came to Manitowoc. He operated his farm for 23 years. In 1899 he married Lydia Jens. The widow, four daughters, one son, one brother, Otto Deckert of Reedsville, and one Sister Mrs. Joseph Kolancheck of Newton, survive. Two Rivers Reporter, August 11, 1937 ******* [b. January 16, 1869/d. August 11, 1937/bur. 08-14-1937/age 68 yrs./ cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
EMIL DICKERT (d. 1952) Emil Dickert, 65, of 605 York St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning following a heart attack at his home. He was ready to depart for work when stricken. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Oct. 2, 1887. He never married. For more than 20 years he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagle aerie 706. Survivors include four sisters Mrs. Mary Stracke of Racine and Mrs. Sophia Holtz, Mrs. Helen Fra? and Miss Clara Dickert of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services Thursday after noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1952 P. 14 ******** [d. 12-16-1952/age 65 yrs./bur. on Frank Shadeberg lot]
RAYMOND DICKERT Raymond Dickert, 26, Dies At Hospital Raymond Dickert, 26, died at the hospital Tuesday afternoon after an illness that had confined him there for four weeks. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, and at two o'clock from the Immanuel Lutheran church. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dickert and was born here January 14, 1902. He was unmarried and was employed here. Besides his parents he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Wolda Olson, Mrs. Albert Duzesky, Nathalie and Ethel and son, Harold, all of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 2, 1929 P. 2 ******** [Raymond Henry/bur. 4 Jan. 1929/age 26 yrs./cause: septicemia]
EDWARD F. DIDIER Edward F. Didier, 66, of 1318 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died at 4:15 Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Mnaitowoc. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Didier was born Sept. 10, 1897, at Evanston, Ill., son of the late Dominic and Lucille Didier. He married Velma Pierce at Evanston Dec. 12, 1944, and came to Manitowoc in December of 1963. Before his illness he had been a technician 22 years in the Technology Building at Northwestern University, Evanston. He served in World War II from 1942-43 as a private first class in the Eighth Service Command. Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Margaret MacStevens of Winter Park, Fla., Mrs. Fran Doyle of Lake Zurich, Ill., and Miss Katherine Didier of Highland Park, Ill, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1964 P. 19 ******** [d. 2-18-1964/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Velma Didier lot] (b. 10 Sept. 1897/d. Feb. 1964/SSDI)
EVA DIEBERT Mrs. Jacob Diebert, 87, mother of the late Frank Diebert of this city, died Thursday at her home in Chicago. The body will arrive in Manitowoc on the North Western streamliner Monday at 2:20 p.m. and will be taken direct to Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. Noah Bess will officiate at brief services at the grave. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lillian Hein of Chicago and a granddaughter, Mrs. J. Morris, of Los Angeles. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1943 P. 2 ******** [d. 01-07-1943 at Masonic Hosp., Chicago, IL/wife of Jacob Diebert/bur. on Mrs. Franklin Diebert lot]
HARRY E. DIEDERICHS Harry Diederichs, 36, of 1214 Grand avenue, died this morning at Holy Family hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Diederichs was born June 7, 1907 in the town of Newton. On May 18, 1929 he married Miss Violet Behnke and the couple lived in this city ever since. He was employed at the yards of the Manitowoc Ship Building Company. Survivors are the widow; one son (private); one daughter (private); parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Diederichs, Manitowoc route 3; one brother, Marvin of Newton; and one sister, Mrs. Anita Butenhoff of Pewaukee. The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Wednesday noon to 10 a.m. Thursday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 15, 1943 P. 11 ********* [d. 06-15-1943/age 36 yrs./cause: acute cardiac failure/bur. on Mrs. Violet Diederichs lot]
ELLA T. DIEDRICH Mrs. Ella T. Diedrich, 81, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Diedrich, nee Ella Kaufman, was born Oct. 9, 1891, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter and Frances Brandl Kaufman. She was married to Carl L. Diedrch Nov. 30, 1922, at Birnamwood, Wis. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1966. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 7, 1973 ********* [d. 07-07-1973/age 81 yrs./widow of Carl L. Diedrich/bur. on William Diedrich lot] (9 Oct. 1891/July 1973/SSDI)
MARY D. DIER Mrs. T.E. Dier, 72, of 711 South 22nd street, died this morning, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born Mary Reinert in 1877 and always resided in the city. She was a member of the Catholic Women's club and the Christian Mothers of the St. Paul congregation. Survivors are her husband, Ted E. Dier of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Fred J. Meyer, Mrs. Gilbert Meisner and Mrs. Edwin Luther of this city and Mrs. Milton Senglaub of Two Rivers; and six grand- children. The body may be viewed after Wednesday noon at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday by the Catholic Women's club and the Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 19, 1949 P.2 ********* [bur. 04-21-1949/age 72 yrs./bur. on T.E. Dier lot]
WILLIAM CHARLES DIETRICH William C. Dietrich, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Thursday afternoon at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Christianson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dietrich was born Nov. 1, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of John and Barbara Reitmeyer Dietrich. He was educated at St. Nazianz. He was a veteran of World War II. He had been employed at Reindl Hardware of St. Nazianz. Mr. Dietrich was a member of American Legion and a former member of the Volunteer Fire Department of St. Nazianz. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dietrich, of St. Nazianz; a sister, Mrs. Arnold Reindl, of St. Nazianz, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971 ******** [bur. on Charles Reitmeyer and J. Dietrich and Joseph Denk lot] ******** William Charles (Nov. 1, 1914-Jan. 21, 1971 –single son of John Dietrich and Barbara Reitmayer –clerk at hardware store died from "coronary thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary congestion") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
WILLIAM DILL WILLIAM DILL IS VICTIM OF DEATH Life-Long Resident of the County to be Buried Next Monday William Dill, 67, life-long resident of Manitowoc county, died at his home 1605 Marshall street at 5:10 pm, Thursday. Although he had been ailing for several years, his condition had not been serious until the last six weeks. Mr. Dill was born in the town of Newton Oct 28, 1861. He resided in that town for 20 years, after which the family moved to Manitowoc Rapids. He made his home in the city for the last seven years. He leaves his widow, two sons Harry and Ernest, both of this city, and three brothers, Christ and John of Newton and Fred of Black River Falls, Wis., and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Wattawa Funeral chapel and may be viewed at the home after 2pm Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Monday at the home and at 2pm at Wesley M.E. church. The Rev. H. Feldt will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Times, Friday, December 28, 1928, Page 2
REINE DILLON Mrs. Alden Dillon, 78, of 1507 Washington St., Manitowoc, died late Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Reine Turner was born March 8, 1885, in Barron County, Wis, daughter of the late Felix and Catherine Eveitt Turner. She moved to Green Bay at an early age and then to Spokane, Wash., where she was married to Alden Dillon Aug. 9, 1911. Following marriage the couple moved to Green Bay and in 1918 made its permanent residence at Manitowoc. They observed their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. She was a member of the Women's Relief corps, Golden Agers, Central Labor Council Auziliary, Germania Society and the St. Boniface Church St. Anne Christian Morthers' Altar Society. Surviving include her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Hofslund and Mrs. Eva Hebert, of Manitowoc. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the parish and St. Anne Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1964 P. 22 ********* [d. 01-02-1964/age 78 yrs./wife of Alden T. Dillon]
VIOLETTE M. DISHMAKER Mrs. Orville Dishmaker, 35, nee Violette Magaurn, former Manitowoc teacher, died suddenly last night at ther home in Waupaca, Wis. Mrs. Dishmaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wigen, of route 4, Manitowoc, was born in this city in 1910. She was graduated from Lincoln high school and later from the National College of Education, at Evanston, Ill., and taught school here and at Reedsburg. In 1938 she was married to Orville Dishmaker of Kewaunee in this city and they resided for a time at Chicago later at Fond du Lac and more recently at Waupaca. Survivors are the husband; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Lieut. Alice Wigen in the Army Nurse corps, Eunice and Maxine of route 4, Manitowoc; brother, Walter at home; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wigen. Funeral services will be held in Manitowoc. The time will be announced Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 20, 1945 P.2 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. Violette Dishmaker, 35, former Manitowoc resident who died at Waupaca Monday night, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frazier mortuary chapel. The Rev. Martin Trygstad will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemtery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 21, 1945 P.12 ********* [d. at Waupaca, WI/wife of Orville A. Dishmaker/bur. on Mrs. Beatrice Magurn lot-her mother]
GEORGIE DITHMAR Mrs. Julius Dithmar, 89, of 410 N. Lake St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Dithmar, nee Georgie Munger, was born Feb. 8, 1883, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Harp Munger. She was married to Julius Dithmar in 1909 at Chicago. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1972 ********** [d. 05-08-1972/age 89 yrs./widow of Julius Dithmar/bur. on J.F. Dettman lot] (b. 8 Feb. 1883/d. May 1972/SSDI)
FREDERICKA DITTMAR Herman Dittmar has returned to Charlotte, Mich., after attending the funeral of his mother here yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 6, 1916 P.2 ******** Mrs. Louise Spalding and Gustave Dittmar have returned to Menominee, Mich., after attending the funeral of their mother and the late Mrs. Dittmar here yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 6, 1916 P.2 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Julius Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. August Dittmar, and John Dittmar of Milwaukee, have returned after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Dittmar held here yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 6, 1916 P.2 ********* CARD OF THANKS We herewith thank all kinds friends and neighbors, who have expressed their sympathy by word or deed, during the bereavement of our mother or grandmother, Mrs. Friedericka Dittmar. The Rev. K. Machmiller's sermon, and the pallbearers' services we are especially thankful for. Children and Grand Children of Mrs. Dittmar. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1916 P.4
JOHANN DITTMAR From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1896: Sudden death Mon. morning of John Dittmarr, Sr., an old citizen of our city, of a heart attack. He was born 16 July 1830 in Saxony and lived here since 1854. He leaves a widow and 7 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [cause: heart disease]