JAMES LECANN James La Cann(sic), the nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Cann, Tenth and Park streets, died this morning and burial took place this afternoon at 4 o’clock. The mother and several more of the children are also ill with influenza. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 29, 1918, Page 4 ******* [cause: pneumonia]
EARL LECLAIR Earl F. (Shiner) LeClair, 47, of 1829 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. There will be military rites at graveside by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. LeClair was born March 10, 1922, at Two Rivers, son of Norman and Mary Pietroski LeClair. He was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, Class of 1941. He married Marion Piehl July 27, 1946, at Manitowoc, where they resided. He was operator and owner of the Manitowoc Fish Market the past 25 years, and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 and Knights of Columbus Council 710 of Manitowoc. He was a 20-year member of the Holy Name Choir of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and also a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the navy for four years. Survivors include his wife; his parents; a son; two daughters a brother, and four sisters. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where there will be memorial services at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1970 ******* [Earl F./d. 01-31-1970 at Milwaukee WI/age 47 yrs./husband of Marion D. Leclair]
JEROME V. LEDVINA Sept. 25, 1889/Nov. 29, 1973 Jerome V. Ledvina, 84, of 111 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, retired Manitowoc County judge, died Thursday afternoon at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Ledvina was born Sept. 25, 1889, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine Reif Ledvina. He attended Kellnersville schools, Manitowoc Teachers College and was graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1915. He married Helen Denzin of Milwaukee May 29, 1917, at Chicago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of Wisconsin County Judges Assn., Wisconsin Juvenile Judges Assn., Wisconsin and Manitowoc County bar associations, member and former officer of Manitowoc Eagles Club Aerie, 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc Council, and served as district deputy for the KCs while living in Park Falls. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, Holy Innocents Parish and its Holy Name Society, February Club and charter member of the Manitowoc Optimist Club. He received special recognition from the federal government for his volunteer work as special agent during World War II. Mr. Ledvina was influential in organizing the Manitowoc County Retreat League. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter, three sisters, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8:30 o'clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc County Historical Society, Manitowoc County Heart Assn., or charities of the donor's choice. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 30 Nov. 1973 ********* (Sep 25, 1889/Nov 1973/SSDI)
CARL GUSTAV LEGAL Name: Legal, Carl Gustav D.: 12/25/1869 B.: 8/8/1862 Reg. D.: 1/15/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Yrs. B.P.: Prussia D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl Spouse: F.: Christian Legal M.: Eva Guth Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.73 ************ (Carl Gustav/son of Christian Legal and Eva born Gatke?/b. 8 Aug. 1862/ d. 25 Dec. 1869 at 4 a.m./from records of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)
LUDWIG LEHMANN Name: Lehmann, Ludwig D.: 2/24/1861 B.: 2/24/1852 Reg. D.: 8/2/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Yrs. B.P.: Peterow, Grand Dukedom Mecklenburg-Schwerin D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Evergreen. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Lehmann M.: Maria Belsen Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever Pg. #: v.1
MARGARETHA LEHMKUHL CROSSED DEATH'S RIVER Mrs. J.D. Lehmkuhl Passed Away at an Early Hour This Morning. LIVED IN COUNTY 50 YEARS. Deceased Aged 81 Years, 8 Months and 12 Days.-Funeral Will be Held on Monday Afternoon. Mr. J.D. Lehmkuhl passed from earth at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.M. Carstens, 1010 Washington street, at three o'clock this morning. For more than three years she has been suffering from the infirmities incident to old age and since last July has been confined to her bed. Although not unexpected her death was a severe shock to the family and they have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour of affliction. Mrs. Lehmkuhl was a woman highly respected by all who knew her, a faithful and conscientious christian. To the family she was a kind and loving mother, whose presence will be sadly missed; by her friends and acquaintances she was recognized as a just and considerate woman. The deceased was born in Bremen, Hanover, May 7, 1817, and moved to this country in 1848, locating in the town of Newton. Thirteen years ago, in company with her husband she removed to this city, where she has since made her home. Her husband preceeded her to the other shore about five years ago. Five children who survive her are, Mr. J.G. Lehmkuhl and Mrs. E.M. Carstens of this city; Henry Lehmkuhl, Newton; Mrs. Fannenstock, New York; Mrs. H. Dane, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home of Mr. Carstens Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 19, 1898 P. 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov 1898 Death here early in the morning on St. 19 Nov. of Mrs. Margarethe Lehmkuhl of old age debility. she was the widow of Johann Dietrich Lehmkuhl who died about 5 yrs. ago. She was born 07 May 1817 in Hanover near the city of Bremen and came to America with her husband in 1848. The pair settled in Town Newton, Manitowoc County, when it was a wilderness and worked their way through all the difficulties of pioneer life. About 13 years ago, after they had turned the farm over to their sons, the old couple became residents of Manitowoc. There were 8 children born of the marriage, of whom 3 are deceased. The surviving children are: Mrs. Anna Fahnestock of New York, Mrs. Lena Daue of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ida Carstens locally, as well as sons Gerhard J. and Heinrich A. Lehmkuhl. Her body was laid to rest Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery under the direction of Pastor Romoser of the German Methodist Church here. (see contributors page-Der Nord Westen) ********** The funeral of Mrs. J.D. Lehmkuhl, was held this afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs. E.M. Carstens, 1021 Washington street. A large concourse of friends were present to pay their last loving tribute to the memory of the deceased. The remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 21, 1898 P. 4 ******* CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement, especially to those who by tender ministrations and kindly sympathy brightened the last hour's of our dear mother, and to the members of the choir who generously assisted at the funeral services. J.G. LEHMKUHL, MRS. E.M. CARSTENS. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1898 P. 1 ******* [Margaret Lehmkuhl/bur. 11-19-1898/age 81 yrs./cause: old age]
JOHN LEICHTNAM JOHN LEICHTNAM DIES WHILE ON VISIT AT MILWAUKEE John Leichtnam, St. Nazianz, who was on a visit to his children at Milwaukee, passed away there on Tuesday. The remains will be brought to this city Thursday aternoon and taken to the Wattawa Urbanek Schlei parlors where they may be viewed until Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church. Four daughters, Mrs. Rose Nenning and Mrs. Mary Doyle, Milwaukee, Mrs. Ida Stelhoff, Stevens Point and Mrs. Frank Proell, St. Nazianz, survive. Mrs. Leichtnam passed away eleve years ago. (No newspaper named, no date) ******** Many from here attended the funeral last Saturday morning of John Leichnam(sic) whose death at the age of 93 years occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Nenning, at Milwaukee. Mr. Leichnam was among the oldest residents of this vicinity and of thie county and was well known among the oldest settlers here. He went to Milwaukee a short time ago for a visit at the home of his daughter and the report of his death last week came as a surprise to everybody here. The funeral took place at Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groh and (rest is missing) (St. Nazianz News, with Feb. 16, 1931 handwritten on the obituary) ******** [bur. 2-21-1931/age 93 yrs/died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: broncho pneumonia/ bur. on Joseph Leichtnam lot] ******** Leichtnam, John (April 12, 1837-Feb. 17, 1931 husband of Magdalena Schnurr [married Nov. 5, 1861 at St. Gregory] died in Milwaukee County –died from “broncho pneumonia –influenza”) buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
JOHN LEICHTNAM Leichtnam, John (Sept. 18, 1869-Dec. 19, 1916 single –son of John Leichtnam and Magdalena Schnurr –blacksmith died from “heart failure, dropped dead –plus alcoholism”) –on April 11, 1917, body was removed from St. Gregory Cemetery to the Joseph Leichtman lot at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc –John is thus resting next to his parents
MAGDALENA LEICHTNAM ST. NAZIANZ WOMAN IS DEAD AT MILWAUKEE Mrs. Ellen Lieknam, wife of John Lieknam, Sr., died at Milwaukee at the home of her daughter with whom she and her husband had been spending the winter, Mrs. Lieknam was born in Austria 82 years ago and came to the country as a young girl. The family made their home at St. Nazianz and she was married about sixty years ago to the husband who with two sons and five daughters survive her. The children are Mrs. Mary Doyle, Mrs. Louis Nennig and Miss Ida Lieknam, all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Proell of St. Nazianz, Joseph of this city and Anton of Sheboygan. The remains will be brought to this city and the funeral will be held Friday morning from the Urbanek and Wattawa undertaking parlors with service at Sacred Heart by Rev. Father Suby and interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1920, Page 1 ******* Leichtnam, Magdalena (July 22, 1838-March 9, 1920 wife of John Leichtnam [1837-1931] –married Nov. 5, 1861 at St. Gregory daughter of Bernard Schnurr and Anna Elster –arrived in New York on the ship Elise and Mathilde from Bremen, Germany on Dec. 6, 1858 –traveling with her were her mother Anna, her brother Anton and her two half brothers Franz and Joseph Noworatzky died from “myocarditis”) –buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******* [bur 03-12-1920/age 81 yrs/cause: myocarditis/bur on Joseph Leichtnam lot]
CHARLES H. LEIDER Charles H. Leider, 64, of 2202 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Leider was born April 25, 1907, at Birnamwood, Wis., son of the late Charles and Anna Prelipp Leider. He was graduated from Birnamwood High School with the Class of 1924. In 1926, he moved to Manitowoc. He married Regina Ruether Aug. 30, 1930, at Forestville, Wis. He was accounting supervisor for Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Lakeshore Branch. He was president of the corporation Quarter Centry Club, member and first president of its Men's Club and president and treasurer of Manitowoc Credit Committee of WPSC. Additionally, he was former treasurer of Immanuel Lutheran Church and of the Men's Club of the church and a member of the former Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Leider had been active in a variety of sports. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); six sisters, Mrs. John Schoenicke, of Clintonville, Mrs. Omar Sengstock, of Bowler, Wis., Mrs. Inard Kuehne, of Hilbert, Mrs. William Zwirschitz, of Mountain, Mrs. Bernard Schmitz, of Wausau, Mrs. Richard Zander, of Denver, Colo., and seven grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and from noon Tuesday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1971 ******** [d. 12-11-1971/age 64 yrs./husband of Regina A. Leider] (25 Apr 1907/Dec 1971/SSDI)
EDWIN A. LEIDER Funeral services for Edwin A. Leider, 73, of 2311 Washington St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening. The casket will be moved to the church at noon Wedaesday to lie in state until The time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 13, 1970 ******* [d. 10-11-1970/age 73 yrs.] (28 July 1897/Oct. 1970/SSDI)
JAMES C. LEIKER James C. Leiker, age 63, of Cato, died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. James was born in January of 1944, son of the late John and Dorothy (Oquist) Leiker. He attended schools in Manitowoc, and graduated with the class of 1962, from Lincoln High School. James served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Manitowoc Engineering for many years, and then as a rural mail carrier in the Valders area, until his retirement in 2006. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) James was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and sister-in-law: Cleelan and Marie Leiker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall Site. The Rev. John Schuetze will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m., led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, from 10 a.m., until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Leiker family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 6, 2008
EMELIE LEITERITZ BREAK IN DOOR FIND WOMAN ON FLOOR DYING Mrs. Amelia(sic) Leiteritz Suffers a Cerebral Hemmorhage Found unconscious in her rooms at the home of Mrs. Berndt, 1026 South Thirteenth street when neighbors became alarmed at her non-appearance and broke in the door, Mrs. Ameilan Leiteritz died at the Holy Family hospital last night, death being due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Leiteritz had apparently suffered a stroke as she was preparing to retire for the night as she was only partly clothed and was found lying on the floor. Mrs. Berndt, at whose home she had rented the upstairs rooms, had seen her at about 9 o'clock Sunday evening. When she failed to appear the next morning she became anxious and at noon summoned assistance and entered the rooms to find Mrs. Leiteritz's unconscious form on the floor. She was removed to the hospital where she died without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Leiteritz was 64 years of age and has made this city her home for many years, the family residing on Green street. Several years after the death of her husband she sold the home and took up her residence on South Thirteenth street. One brother is the only surviving member of the the family. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 2, 1922 P. 1 ********* [bur. 05-04-1922/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Ernst Leiteritz lot]
NEIL ARNOLD LEITNER Funeral services for 2nd Lt. Neil A. Leitner, 25, of 3316 Mero St., Manitowoc, who was killed June 19, were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Hilfert C. Sonkowsky officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, where gravesite rites were conducted by an honor guard of the Antigo Air Force Station. Pallbearers were Gene R. Rife, James V. Kohlbeck, Donald Leitner, Frederick Chyneweth, Brent O’Brien and Larry F. Fine. During the rites the airforce accorded a flyover by three jet planes stationed at Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times–Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13 ******* [d. at Nashville GA/bur. on G.A.R. lots]
JOSEPH LEMBERGER Joseph Lemberger Ends Life With A Revolver CONDERN OVER LOSS OF WORK TOLD BY WIFE Second Shipyards Worker In Month To End Life Due To Unemployment Finding a revolver which his wife had hidden from him in fear that he would end his life, Joseph Lemberger, 49, shipyard worker, committed suicide Tuesday afternoon in the basement of his home, 905 Chicago street. His flat is in the rear of the Badger Hotel. He shot himself through the right temple with a .38 calibre revolver and died while he was being placed on the operating table at the Holy Family hospital. He was without steady employment the last few weeks, but previous to that had worked continuously. He had expressed concern over his ability to support himself and wife, but when his wife left for a short auto ride with Mrs. Edward Schreihart yesterday, he smilingly kissed her goodbye. Lemberger was found by his wife on her return. He was breathing heavily, his head propped up against a box. Discovery was made when Mrs. Lemberger went to the basement to secure food for the evening meal. Frank Poklinkoske, a son-in-law, slept through the shooting upstairs of the home. He is employed at the Crocker Brother garage on a night shift. Was Laid Off In earlier life Lemberger operated saloons at Grimms, and Antigo. For six years he was employed as a bartender for the late Adolph Schulze on Western Ave. For the past five years he was employed as a staging erector at the shipyards. When work became scarce Lemberger was laid off, and since then he worried considerably. His wife hid a revolver, which Lemberger had taken to a hardware store for repairs. Dr. George Hoffmann was called and had Lemberger removed to the hospital in the ambulance. He breathed his last just as he was being carried into the operating room. Coroner Gerald Rau of Two Rivers, who also was called, decided that there would be no inquest. The death of Lemberger marks the second suicide of a shipyards worker within a short period. Just a month ago yesterday William Ploeckelmann ended his life by hanging in the woodshed of his home here. Born In Whitelaw Lemberger was born in Whitelaw and spent his early life there. He was twice married. Two sons were born of his first marriage, Joseph and Edward, who reside in Chicago. In 1927 he was married at Antigo to Mrs. Amelia Winkleman of this city, who survives him with four brothers, Edward of Cato, Louis of Clarks Mills, Frank of Boyd, Wis., and George of Appleton, and six sisters, Miss Barbara Lemberger of Evanston, Ill., Sister Festina of Illinois, Mrs. George Schuh of Whitelaw, Mrs. Frances Heinrichs of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Mary Neuser, city, and Mrs. Katie Heran of Hollandtown. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface church. The remains may be viewed on Thursday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 25, 1933 P. 2 ******* [cause: suicide by gun shot]
JOHANNE LEMKE Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Lemke, Herman, Edward and Alex Lemke and Mrs. Jos. Koestler, all of Chicago, and Theo. Utke of Reedsville, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Lemke, have all departed for their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 22, 1915, Page 3 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lemke, Arthur, Edward and Charles Lemke and Mrs. Joseph Kestler, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Utke, Reedsville and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brachmann, of Hilbert, who were here for the funeral of the late Mrs. J. Lemke, have returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 22, 1915, Page 8 ********* [Johanna Lemke/bur. 20 Nov. 1915/cause: broncho pneumonia/ bur. on William Lembke lot] ********* (NOTE: Stone says she d. Oct. 17, 1915 but cem. record says she was buried Nov. 20, 1915.)
WILHELM LEMKE From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1900: Stomach cancer caused the death Sun. of Wilhelm Lemke following a long illness. The deceased was born 76 yrs. ago in Germany, came to America in 1853 and a few years later settled in Manitowoc. During the Civil War he served 9 months in the Union Army. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with the local G.A.R. giving him the final salute. ******** [cause: cancer of the stomach]
MARCELLA LENEAU Mrs. Cortland Leneau, 55, of 1017 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where she had been a week. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Arthur O. Wigdahl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Marcella Strong was born Feb. 16, 1905, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Jake Strong and Katherine Wallo Strong. She was married at Two Rivers Nov. 19, 1928, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1933. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Donald Rosinsky; a son, Richard, mother, Mrs. Katherine Strong, and two grandchildren of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1960 P. 7 ******** [d. 04-25-1960/age 55 yrs./wife of Cortland F. Leneau]
ELIZA S. LENNOX From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909: Death Saturday of 69-year old Mrs. Frank Lennox here of heart disease with which she had suffered for 15 years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
FRANCIS F. LENNOX From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1893: Death on Sat. of Frank Lennox, here in Manitowoc, of consumption at age 53.
CAPT. SAMUEL D. LENNOX 26 Dec. Death of 54 yr. old Capt. Samuel D. Lenox on 21 Dec. in Menomenee, Mich. of nervous disease. He was buried in the city cemetery on the 22nd.
CHARLOTTE H. LENOX From the Manitowoc Herald, 16 Sept. 1854: Charlotte Helen Lennox died dau. of G.W. and Amanda Lennox. ********** (Charlotte H. Lenox/d. 10 Sept. 1854/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc) ********** (Note: This is the only cem. I have this surname in)
LOUIS LENSMEYER LENSMEYER- Louis J., 57, of 834 Manitou St., died Friday at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier Mortuary Chapel. Burial at Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 28, 1948 P. 10 (Note: This was in the "classified section".) ******* [d. 08-27-1948/age 57 yrs.]
ROSEMARY C. LENSMIRE Rosemary C. Lensmire, age 82, of 1012 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Rosemary was born on June 6, 1925, in Alverno, daughter of the late Frank and Isabel Gehrig Fessler. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On May 17, 1952, she married Howard J. Lensmire at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogan with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer, and Thursday morning at the Waldo Site from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2007
BABY LENZ From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1905: The 9-mo. old little daughter of Herman Lenz died Fri. and was buried Sunday.
ELIZABETH LENZ From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900: Death Sat. in the local hospital of Mrs. Elisabeth Lenz, a well-known and eminent resident of our city, of cancer. Mrs. Lenz had consulted Dr. Senn in Chicago, but he was unable to provide any hope. She was 69-yrs. of age and had come to Manitowoc with her husband, Jacob Lenz, from Germany and lived here ever since. In addition to her husband she leaves 3 sisters – Mrs. Lieder in Washington, Mrs. Werbke and Mrs. Krumheuer here and a brother Frank Gehbe in Clarks Mills. There were no children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery. ****** [cause: sarcoma]
JACOB LENZ From Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902: Death yesterday morning following a long illness of 81-yr. old Jacob Lenz, one of the oldest settlers in our city. He came from Germany in the '40's, settling in Manitowoc in 1847 where he has lived ever since. He was involved in several types of businesses here, most recently a furniture store which he gave up to enjoy a wellearned rest. Following the death of his wife a few years ago he himself has been ill. He is not survived by any children. The last several years he has enjoyed the hospitality of his brother-in-law Carl Werbke here. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon. ******* Norman Werbke and wife and Miss Mathilda Gehbe of Oshkosh are here for the funeral of the late Jacob Lenz. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 26, 1902, Page 4 ******* [cause: lithemia]
MARIE LERCHE Mrs. Paul Lerche, 49, nee Mary Ciedler, died early this morning at her home, Manitowoc Rapids, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of the services on Tuesday. Mrs. Lerche was born in Germany September 23, 1887. She was married to Paul Lerche in 1914. In 1924 Mr. Lerche came to America and settled in Manitowoc where Mrs. Lerche joined him ten months later. In 1930 the couple moved to a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors besides the husband include a daughter, Liesollte, at home; two sons, Paul, Jr., city and Erwin, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Luebke and Mrs. A. Vaupel, both of Germany. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 31, 1937 P. 4 ******** [bur. 08-02-1937/age 49 yrs./cause: acute dilitation of heart chronic myocarditis/bur. on Paul Leche Jr. lot] (Mrs. Paul Lerche/nee Mary Ciedler/d. 31 July 1937/age 49 yrs. 10 mo. 8 days/ from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)
DESIRE J. LESMONDE D.G. LESMONDE AT HOSPITAL Desire Gillard LesMonde passed away at the Holy Family hospital at noon today, death following close on the heels of an operation which he underwent two days ago. Mr. LesMonde had been ailing for more than a month. Funeral services have not been arranged for and will be made known tomorrow. The deceased was of French extraction, coming to this country from his native land twenty years ago to settle at Grene Bay where he lived until five years ago, at which time he came to Manitowoc. He was employed by the Gas company in the city and was a member of the Modern Woodman. Surviving is Mrs. LesMonde, two daughters, Mrs. John Kadow Jr., and Miss Dorothy and a son, Gerald. Three sisters, Mrs. Henry Gyrion of Green Bay, Mrs. Fred Kocha and Miss Leona Belzienne also remain. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 05, 1928, Page 2 ******* [Desire Gillard Les Monde/bur. 1-9-1928/cause: cancer of stomach]
OLIVE B. LESMONDE Mrs. Olive LesMonde, 92, formerly of 1416 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. LesMonde, nee Olive Trask, was born Nov. 17, 1880, at Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Isaac and Susan Ellen Morrill Trask. She attended St. Monica's School, now Grafton Hall at Fond du Lac. She was married to Desire LesMonde in 1902 at Fond du Lac. The couple resided in Green Bay for 17 years before coming to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1928. Mrs. LesMonde was a 50 year member of the Royal Neighbors. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 3, 1973 ********* [d. 02-02-1973/age 92 yrs./widow of Desire G. Les Monde]
SIMON S. LESPERANCE Simon S. Lesperance, 73, of 2005 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lesperance was born Dec. 25, 1899, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late John and Emily Pieche Lesperance. He married Martha Rysticken Nov. 11, 1924, at Manitowoc. He had been employed for 40 years by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry retiring as a foreman in 1965. Mr. Lesperance was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Musicians Local No. 195. He was well know in this area as a member of various bands. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973 ******** [d. 04-27-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Martha E. Lesperance lot-his wife] (b. 24 Dec. 1899/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)
HERBERT LETTENBERGER Herbert Lettenberger, 58, of 1515 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a three months illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lettenberger, and in 1916 his parents moved to Manitowoc to take over the Glenn Inn. He was a veteran of World War 1. On June 15, 1922, he married Miss Erma Bieberitz. Until taken ill he was employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg Co. He was a member of the Drews-Bleser post of the American Legion and the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; daughter of Nyack, N. Y.; three brothers, Herman of Kiel, Norbert, his twin brother, and Alphonse of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Edward Auermiller of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Wednesday were the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. - November, 1955 ******** [d. 11-28-1955/age 58 yrs./cause: lymphosarcoma]
NORBERT LETTENBERGER Norbert Lettenberger, 72, of 1402 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the American Legion. Mr. Lettenberger was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John and Hermina Woenketz Lettenberger. He married Hilma Isselman June 27, 1927, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He had been a foreman at Mirro Aluminum Rolling Mill when he retired in 1962. He was a member of the American Legion, the Mirro Twenty-five Year Club and the St. Boniface Holy Name Society. He was also a Veteran of World War I, serving with the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, Herman of Kiel, and 14 grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a wake memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970 ********** [d. 03-10-1970/age 72 yrs./bur. on Frank Isselmann lot] (b. 12 Mar. 1897/d. Mar. 1970/SSDI)(Twin to Herman Lettenberger)
WILHELMINE LETTO From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1889: Death of Wilhelmine Lettow on Wed. evening of last week after a long confinement. The deceased had lived for many years with August Pasewalk in the 1st Ward of Manitowoc. She had been born 12 June 1812 in Schoenhagen near Stettin. The burial took place Fri. afternoon. ******** [Burial register has Wilhelmine Letto Miss, female, age 75, city pauper, born in Pomoria (?), Pottersfield, cause of death: general debility, no burial fee listed]
ALVINA LEUBNER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1891: Death on Sun. morning, after a long and terrible illness, of Mrs. Alvine Leubner, a long time resident of our city. She was born 27 July 1820 in Chemnitz, married Mr. Ernst Leubner in her 30th year and came with him and her eldest son to America in her 50th year. They settled here in Manitowoc where Mr. Leubner established a drugstore. In 1874 she suffered the loss of her son Otto who was studying the druggist business in his father’s store. Also in 1881 she lost her only daughter, just to have her husband follow soon after. She was ill several weeks preceding her death. Her funeral took place on Tues. in the city cemetery. Of her two surviving sons, the eldest, Paul, lives in Minneapolis and the other, Alfred, is in business here.
CHILD OF PAUL LEUBNER Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1877: A 2 month old child (no name or gender) of Paul Leubner died at the end of last week.
ERNST LEUBNER SR. Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1881: 81 year old Ernst Leubner on Wed., 26 Oct. at 4 a.m. His daughter Maria, died twelve weeks ago. Burial will take place tomorrow, Fri.
JULIUS LEUBNER Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1883: Death of Julius Leubner the little son of Alfred Leubner. Burial took place yesterday.
MARY LEUBNER Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1881: She died in the hospital at Oshkosh
OTTO LEUBNER Manitowoc Tribune February 20, 1874, Vol. 20 No. 52, Page 4 Column 5 Died. Leubner - Otto Leubner, the youngest son of Dr. E. Leubner, of this city, died at the residence of his father-in-law, Hon. Chas. Esslinger, on Monday, the 16th of February last, of Consumption, at the age of 27 years, 10 months and 6 days. The deceased was a native of Saxony came to this city with his parents some twenty three years ago, since which time he has resided here constantly. He leaves a lovingly devoted wife, who was married to him less than a year; his aged parent, to whom he was a faithful son and his two brothers and a sister who all loved him for his goodness and constant devotion to their mutual contentment and interest, besides a host of friends, to whom he has endeared himself by his gentleness and reliability. The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
AUGUSTA LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: Death Friday of 84-year old Mrs. A. Levenhagen here of old age debility. The deceased had been a resident here for many years and is survived by a son and a daughter as well as one brother and one sister. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. ****** [cause: senility]
BLANCHE S. LEVENHAGEN Mrs. Blanch Levenhagen, 83, formerly of 1121 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday norning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Blanch Stephany, was born Nov. 10, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Schwarzenbart Stephany. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was a graduate of the old South Side High School with the Class of 1906. She was married to Carl Levenhagen July 27, 1927, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Altar Society, the Daughters of Isabella, the Maryknoll Mission Society, U.T.C. Auxiliary, Woman's Club, Lions Auxiliary and Homemakers' Club. Survivors include a brother E.J., of Redwood Falls, Minn., a sister, Mrs. H.W. Hofmann, of Framingham, Mass., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where the Daughters of Isabella service will be held at 5:15 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972 ******** [d. 11-06-1972/age 83 yrs./widow of Carl F. Levenhagen] (Nov 10, 1889/Nov 1972/SSDI)
CARL F. LEVENHAGEN Carl F. Levenhagen, 67, of 1121 North Ninth street, Manitowoc, died suddenly at his home at 11:05 p. m. Thursday following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a. m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Manitowoc in 1883, and attended the old south side high school. Prior to his retirement five years ago, he was superintendent at the F. J. Kerscher company, Manitowoc, for 44 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Stephany, whom he married in 1927; and a sister Mrs. Harvey Kono of Manitowoc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Lions Club, and the United Commercial Travelers. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 1 p. m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 2 p. m. Sunday by the Holy Name Society; 7 p. m. by the Knights of Columbus and at 7:30 p. m. by the Daughters of Isabella. (1883/Apr. 19, 1951) (son-in-law of Charles Stephany in #43) (from researcher/see contributors page)
CHARLES LEVENHAGEN Death came to Charles Levenhagen at his home, Ninth and Madison streets, at an early hour this morning and relieved him of long sufferings from consumption. He had been ill for eight months and of late his decline had been rapid. Born in this city 44 years ago, he had always resided here. He was employed as a tin smith until obliged to give up the work on account of failing health. Married twenty years ago, a wife and four children, George, Carl, Leila and Blanche survive him. He was a member of the Sons of Hermann and the funeral which will be held from the home Saturday at 2 o’clock will be attended by the lodge in a body. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 31, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903: Following a long and difficult illness Charles Levenhagen died Wed. last week of consumption. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 44 yrs. ago and had operated a tinsmith shop until the onset of his illness 8 mos. ago. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The burial was held Sat. under the direction of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge. ****** [bur. 12-31-1902/cause: tuberculosis]
DOROTHY LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1906: A small child of Fred Levenhagen here died yesterday.
FRED LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902: Sudden death Mon. of Fritz Levenhagen, a well-known and active German resident of our city. Mr. Levenhagen was sitting in his armchair Mon. noon conversing with his wife and sank dead in the middle of a sentence. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Mecklenburg in 1821 and came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has lived ever since. He formerly operated a fishery here but gave it up as old age approached. In addition to his widow he leaves 10 children. The funeral will be held this afternoon. ******* [bur. 02-24-1902/cause: heart failure]
GEORGE LEVENHAGEN George H. Levenhagen, retired agent for the Chicago & North Western railroad here, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home, 915 Madison street, after a lingering illness. Mr. Levenhagen, who had been in the employ of the company for 40 years, 25 of these being station agent, had been living a retired life for the past two and a half years. The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state there after 10 a.m. Friday. Saturday morning, brief rites will be held at the funeral home, followed by a requiem mass at St. Boniface with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl as celebrant. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Manitowoc on June 14, 1881, Mr. Levenhagen always reside in this city. On June 14, 1909, he was united in marriage with Helen Heise, who survives with one son, Melvin, also of Manitowoc. Other survivors are a brother, Carl F., and a sister, Mrs. Harvey A. Kono, both of Manitowoc. Mr. Levenhagen was a member of the Elks and the Royal League. The rosary will be recited for the deceased at the funeral home at 7 o'clock Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-03-1945/age 63 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach/husband of Helen Levenhagen]
HELEN LEVENHAGEN Mrs. George Levenhagen, 93, of 912 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will offiicate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Helen Heise, was born Sept. 9, 1877, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and Bertha Gauger Heise. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc County Normal. She taught in Manitowoc and Jefferson, Garfield and the old South Side High School from 1893 to 1909. She was married to George Levenhagen in June of 1909 at Manitowoc and the couple resided here. Her husband preceded her in death in 1945. Survivors include a son, Melvin, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971 ******* [d. 05-08-1971/age 93 yrs./widow of George Levenhagen]
HENRICKE LEVENHAGEN Name: Levenhagen, Henricke D.: 4/27/1876 B.: 2/25/1835 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 41 Yrs. 2 Mo. 2 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.269
HENRY A. LEVENHAGEN (d. 1940) H. A. Levenhagen, No Talk Barber Shop Owner, Dies Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 28 [Special]. --Henry A. Levenhagen, 70 years old, who opened the first and only nontalking barber shop in Manitowoc 20 years ago, died last night at his home from a heart ailment. He and his employes refrained from conversation with customers unless the customers spoke first. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: December 29, 1940 ******** [d. 12-27-1940/age 70 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation myocarditis/bur. on Byran and Charles Burmeister lot]
HENRY C. LEVENHAGEN (d. 1920) FIRST FLORIST OF CITY DEAD AT RIPE OLD AGE 84 H. Levenhagen, Sr., Passes Away Suddenly at Milwaukee Henry Levenhagen, Sr., pioneer gardener of the city who established the first greenhouses and for many years was engaged as a florist, died in Milwuakee yesterday at the advnced age of 84 years. News of Mr. Levenhagen's death came in messages to relatives containing announcement that the body would be shipped here today for burial. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the home of Gust Levenhagen, 1211 So. Twelfth street. Mr. Levenhagen passed away at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. He had contracted a cold but appeared to be improving when he was suddenly stricken. Despite his advanced age Mr. Levenhagen had enjoyed robust health up to a short time ago. Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, April 24, 1836, Mr. Levenhagen came to Manitowoc county in 1856 to join two brothers who had preceded him here. Later he located to St. Louis where he was married and with his wife returned here in 1858, engaging in business, building the first greenhouse the city had on a site on Madison street between Eighth and Ninth streets. Some time later Mr. Levenhagen purchased property and built a home and greenhouses on So. Tenth street on site of the present plant of the Rudolph company. His business prospered and was extended and continued until age caused him to retire. Mrs. Levnehagen preceded her husband in death eight years ago, passing away May 5, 1912. Four children, three sons and one daughter survive Mr. Levenhagen, Herman Levenhagen and Mrs. W.J. Schaefer, Milwaukee, Gust and Henry of this city. Eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Levenhagen's body will be accompanied here by his son and daughter of Milwaukee and will arrive this afternoon and be taken to the home of Gust Levenhagen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 1 ******* [bur. 03-27-1920/age 83 yrs/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Hienrich Levenhagen lot]
HERMAN LEVENHAGEN Name: Levenhagen, Herman D.: 6/18/1877 B.: 9/11/1872 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. 10 Mo. 7 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.270
LEILA LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1905: Leila Levenhagen, the 18-yr. old daughter of widow C. Levenhagen here, died Tues. evening after a long illness with consumption. In addition to her mother, the deceased is survived by 2 brothers and a sister. ********** [bur. 07-15-1905/age 17 yrs./cause: consumption]
META LEVENHAGEN Mrs. Fred Levenhagen, 82, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Friday evening at Memorial Hsopital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a day. She had made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Larsen, of 1108 N. 21st St. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Meta Brey was born Oct. 22, 1877, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothea Schroeder Brey. She was married at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1904, to Fred Levenhagen. He died in 1943. Mrs. Levenhagen was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving her are two sons, Earl and Frerick of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Larsen of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Markle of Rochester, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1960 P. 3 ********* [Meta/d. 04-15-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Fred Levenhagen/bur. on Edward Brey lot]
OTTO LEVENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909: Death yesterday in Holy Family Hospital of 25-year old Otto Levenhagen as the result of a stroke he suffered that same day. The deceased had been delivery clerk in the D. Torrison Co. and was well-known throughout the city. ******** HEART FAILURE CAUSES DEATH Otto Levenhagen died at 1:30 o’clock today at the Holy Family hospital. Deceased was 29 years of age and leaves four sisters and one brother to mourn his departure from life. The mother, Mrs. E. Clemme? [hard to read], also survives. The sisters are Marie, Sophia, Lydia an dMrs. Albert Dummer, Paul and Fred are the surviving brothers. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 14, 1909 ******** [bur. 07-17-1909/cause: heart disease]
SOPHIA LEVENHAGEN Miss Sophia J. Levenhagen, 78, a resident at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 920 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Levenhagen was born May 15, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Fred and Charlotte Hiller Levenhagen. She was a member of the Knights of Pythias Sisters. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. A.H. Dummer and Mrs. L.H. Vetting, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 4 p.. Thursday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1964 P. 17 ********* [d. 2-11-1964/age 78 yrs./bur. on Fred Levenhagen lot] (15 May 1885/Feb 1964/SSDI)
WILLIAM LEVENHAGEN "WILLIE" From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: Death Thurs. of last week, after a short illness, of 18 yr. old Wilhelm Levenhagen, son of the well-known commercial fisherman, F. Levenhagen. The fine young man died of an illness that the doctors themselves could not agree upon. One ascribed it to diphtheria, another to lung disease. His burial took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery. *********** [bur. 02-28-1896/age 17 yrs./cause: diptheria]
ARTHUR LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1909: Death of Arthur Leverenz, son of Carl Leverenz here, in Milwaukee Sunday morning of consumption. The deceased was formerly employed here by the Jones & Adams Coal Co., but moved to Milwaukee about 4 years ago. He leaves his widow and 8 children, as well as his elderly father, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The body was brought here and buried yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery. ********* [bur. 02-04-1909/cause: tuberculosis]
CHARLES LEVERENZ (d. 1913) CARL LEVERENZ PIONEER, IS DEAD Carl Levereenz, one of the early pioners (sic) of the city and who for nearly half a century conducted a blacksmith shop on Franklin street, now in charge of his son Frank, died yesterday after a lingering illness of more than a year, death being calm and peaceful. Mr. Leverenz was 90 years of age. Coming to Manitowoc in youth, Mr. Leverenz was one of the oldest settlers here and for more than sixty years had made his residence in the city. Up to a few years ago, Mr. Leverenz continued his business and was then forced by ill health to retire. Mrs. Leverenz died eight years ago. Surviving Mr. Leverenz are five children, Mrs. R. Schenk, Milwaukee, Mrs. Hubert Falge, Mrs. Max Stauss, this city, William of California and Frank of this city. Funeral services for Mr. Leverenz will be held Friday afternoon from the late home, under auspices of Manitowoc lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he had been a member for many years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1913 P.1 ******** [bur. 01-31-1913/cause: sennile bronchitis]
EMMA LEVERENZ Died Leverence - In this city, on Tuesday, Aug 22nd, of nerve fever. Emma, daughter of Charles and Sophia Leverence(sic), aged 7 years of age and 10 months. "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871
FREDRICH LEVERENZ Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Raduenz, Bernard Kubitz and Herbert Raduenz arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Fred Leverenz. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 21, 1917, Page 3
HELENE LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 7 Feb. 1884: Mrs. Helene Leverenz died on Mon. 4 Feb. at age 85 years. She was the mother of Mr. Carl Leverenz, The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
HENRIETTE LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891: Death of the 19 mo. old little daughter of Arthur Leverenz on Mon. of pneumonia. The burial took place Tues. in the city cemetery. ************** [bur. 09-15-1891/age 1 yrs./cause: capillary bronchitis]
JOHN LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 4 May 1882: John Leverenz died in Newton, he was the eldest brother of Mr. Chas. Leverenz)
MATHILDA LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec., 1907: Consumption took the life Friday of South 14th Street resident here, Mrs. Fred Leverenz. The deceased, who was 48, leaves her husband and 2 children. The funeral was Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: chronic nephritis]
OLGA LEVERENZ Miss Olga Leverenz died at the family home at 1625 South Fifthteenth steet Monday evening following a brief illness. Death was due to flu pneumonia and followed an attack of but three days. Deceased was born in this city and has always made her home here. Since the death of her father, the late Fred Leverenz, she and a brother Edward have been keeping house at the family home. The brother is the only surviving member of the family. Miss Leverenz was 38 years of age. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Vogelsang undertaking parlor at 1:30 with service at the German Lutheran church at 2 o'clock by Rev. Karl Machmiller. The funeral will be private. Interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1920 P. 8 ******** [cause: flu pneumonia/bur. on Fred Leverenz lot]
SOPHIA LEVERENZ From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904: Death Sat. morning of Mrs. Carl Leverenz, after a long illness, of old age debility. The deceased was born Sophie Kansier on 23 Feb. 1825 in Siekow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and married Carl Leverenz 25 Mar. 1843. The couple came to America in 1851 and traveled to Milwaukee via Canada, stayed there about 6 weeks and then came to Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. Here they overcame all the difficulties and troubles of the pioneer life and enjoyed the highest admiration of their fellow citizens. In March last year the couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. The inroads of age increased over the last year until she closed her tired eyes in death last Sat. Her husband, who celebrated his 81st birthday on 01 May, has suffered a terrible blow in the loss of his life partner. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Leverenz is survived by 7 children, namely, Friedrike Schenk and Mrs. Auguste Falge in Manitowoc, Wilhelm Leverenz in San Francisco; Mrs. Henriette Staus, Carl, Frank, and Arthur Leverenz in Manitowoc.The funeral was held in the afternoon day before yesterday. ******* [bur. 05-21-1904/age 79 yrs./cause: old age] (Note: The tombstone in the photo has the wrong date on it.)
FRIEDRICH LEVIEN From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1897: Death Fri., in the 7th Ward, of 68 yr. old Friedrich Lawine of bronchitis. The burial took place Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery.
ANNA BARTA LEWIS Mrs. Samuel Lewis, 65, died Monday noon at Davenport, Iowa, after being taken ill Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht-Kolath funeral home, the Rev. Franklin C. St. Clair of the Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday morning until the time of services in the afternoon. Mrs. Lewis, nee Anna Barta, was born in Manitowoc in 1882. After her marriage in Lodi in 1913 to Samuel Lewis, the couple lived in Oak Park, Ill., and Madison. Mr. Lewis died in 1932 and Mrs. Lewis had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Howard J. Mather of Davenport. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Mather; son Samuel of Ann Arbor, Mich.; brother Emil Barta of Manitowoc; sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kaiser Sr., and Mrs. George M. Fechter of Manitowoc and Mrs. Henry R. Simons of Lodi, and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 19, 1947, p. 2 ******** [died 08-18-1947 in Davenport IA/age 65 yrs/ cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Frank Barta lot]
RUTH LEX BRING BABE FROM CHICAGO FOR BURIAL The sympathy of friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lex, 1410 Michigan avenue in the death of their child which occurred at a Chicago hospital where the babe was ill of pneumonia. The body will be brought here for burial and the funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. The child was eight months old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 17, 1915 P.4 ******** [bur. 17 May 1915/cause: cleft palate (op)]
ANNA M. LEY From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: After an illness of many months, death has released Mrs. Margarethe Ley from her pain. Mrs. Ley, who was born 08 December 1843 in Green Bay, had lived in our city over 50 years. She is survived by 6 children. The funeral was held yesterday from Sacred Heart Church. ******* [bur. 12-12-1907/cause:carcioma] ******* Death Index: 1907 Jan 27/LEY, Anna M./not on co. index, but on state microfiche
NIC. LEY From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1896: On Mon. morning some children at play near the docks of the 8th St. bridge, saw a cord hanging from a nail into the water. The curious boys started to pull on the cord, and much to their horror, found a man’s hand and then the body of a man at the end of it. Obviously the police were called immediately and the body taken to land. It was determined to be the body Nicolaus Ley, an old and well-known resident of our city. The coroner’s inquiry was conducted with a verdict of suicide. What prompted him to take his own life is unknown. What is known is that about 4 weeks ago he had traveled to Chicago to undergo an operation that may have led ultimately to his decision. He went to Chicago again last week and returned here on Tues. about 10 a.m. That is the last time he was seen. Nicolaus Ley was born 25 Nov. 1831 in Bez. Trier, Prussia. He lived over 40 yrs. in our city where he ran a wagon and blacksmith shop. His funeral took place Tuesday.
ALBERT LEYKOM Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1876 Albert Leykom died today, Thursday, early in the morning. Burial will take place Saturday.
JOHN LEYKOM From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1889: Death Fri., after a short illness, of John Leykom, a well-known citizen of our town. He was born 17 Dec. 1809 in Germany and lived the 40 years before his death here, where he served the city for many years as cemetery attendant. His wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. He leaves 4 children of whom 3 live in Antigo and one lives locally. The burial took place Sun. at the city cemetery. ****** The funeral of the late John Leykom was held from St. James Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. Rev. Gray conducted the services which were well attended. Many floral tributes testified the appreciation of friends. Interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899