ALICE PEARL (NEWCOMB) MEANS Word has been received by relatives of the death Wednesday at Seattle, Wash., of Mrs. Walter K. Means, 88, former Manitowoc resident. Mrs. Means was the former Alice Pearl Newcomb, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hazeal Newcomb, and was born at Manitowoc Oct. 11, 1871. She lived most of her life at 412 Park St. and moved to Seattle in October, 1956, residing at 6059 Redwing St. with her son and his family. She was married to Walter Keith Means Oct. 4, 1910, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Robert Walter Means; four grandchildren and two nieces (Survivors edited for privacy.) In accordance with her written instructions her body has been given to the University of Washington medical school and there will be no funeral or other services. A book memorial for the Manitowoc Public Library has been started. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1960 P. 5
WALTER KEITH MEANS Walter Keith Means Succumbs When Blood Vessel is Ruptured WAS WELL KNOWN GOV’T. ENGINEER HERE “In the midst of Life, we are in Death.” is a quotation which though an old one was aptly instanced in the death of James Keith Means at an early hour Wednesday evening when after only a day’s illness he passed away. To die is an unpleasant thought and Death is an unwelcome messenger to the best of us. The summons is easier acquiesced in thought when it comes to us in the company of our friends and those near and dear to us to dispose of earthly affairs, to say goodbye and to collect our thoughts before being ushered into the other realm. There seems in such a call a little likeness to human customs and we are inclined to ascribe to Death though relentless an attribute humane. When the Destroyer sends his message unheralded, you might say, without even a whisper of the impending call and but a few hours intervening between the summons to get ready and the taking off of the spirit, it requires the fortitude of a sincere Christian, the resignation of a soul whose peace is made on Earth to respond to the summons without some manifestation of human resentment. Though the deceased was given but a few hours to prepare for his final journey, having been stricken but a day before death came, Mr. Means had that particular requisite possessed of which no soul hesitates to meet its Maker. He had been at Two Rivers on Tuesday in connection with some government work and returned tired though with no sign of impending illness. He complained after a while of feeling ill and a physician came and administered to him. His condition grew steadily worse however and at 7 on Wednesday evening the spirit passed away. Mr. Means had remained semi-conscious during the last day and had spoken to his wife several times cheering her and though unable to respond to her questioning remained partly conscious of his surroundings up to the very last. The immediate cause of his death was a rupture of the coronary artery. His death is a particularly sad ending to a perfect union. Seldom were two souls so happily mated as Mr. Means and his wife. Wedded but a short year and a half, the demise of Mr. Means is indeed a sad visitation and the sympathy of loving friends and acquaintances can alleviate only in part an affliction such as one is called upon to suffer but once in a life time. Walter Keith Means was born in Augusta, Maine, Dec. 21, 1851. He was a graduate of the English High school, Boston and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a civil engineer. He came West to Milwaukee about twenty two years ago and was associated with Mr. Goodhew in engineering work and first came to Manitowoc about the time the sewer system was planned, about twenty years ago. He had been in the employ of the government for several years and has several times been in the city on government work. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational church Milwaukee and always took an active interest in the church affairs. While here he was, a regular attendant at the Presbyterian church, was married to Alice Newcomb on October 4, 1910. The decedent who though reserved was a pleasant man to meet. He was of quiet and dignified bearing. A man exceeding will bred and endowed with attributes of gentleness, who delighted to tell of his work in engineering fields. He had made a collection of pictures and curios and to those fortunate enough to see them and to hear him relate his experiences the occasion was indeed a treat. The community suffers a distinct loss in his death. The funeral will be held from the late home 412 Park street on Saturday at 2 pm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 18, 1912, Page One ******* [cause: pestoris]
MARY MEANY From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1908: Death in Reedsville Monday morning of Miss Mary Meany, a sister of Dr. Meany here, at age 53. The deceased was buried yesterday afternoon in the local city cemetery. ********* [cause: pneumonia]
MARY JANE MEANY DEATH ENTERS HOME OF DR. AND MRS. J.E. MEANY Sorrow has come to the home of Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Meany on the death of their infant child, Mary Jane, aged four and a half years, who succumbed to a short illness last evening at 9. Many friends will extend sympathy to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the residence. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 04, 1918, Page 8 ******** [bur. 01-05-1918/cause: labor pneumonia/bur. on Dr. J.E. Meany lot]
WILLARD MEANY From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: A small child of Dr. Meany here died Saturday. [In our lot diagram book, Francis is written above the entry for Willard Meany. We don’t have any other Francis Meany buried here. However, I found this death record on this site: MEANY: Francis W......Jan. 27, 1907 They may be all the same person (Francis Willard Meany), and that he was moved here on 11/23/1908 (note John & Winifred Meany were moved to the adjoining lot from another cemetery in November of 1908 and both lots were owned by Dr. J.E. Meany).
WINIFRED MEANY (d. 1933) MISS W. MEANY DIES TUESDAY, BURIAL FRIDAY Reedsville Woman, For Many Years a Teacher, Was On Herald-Times Staff Miss Winifred A. Meany, 61, teacher in Manitowoc county schools for 20 years, and for 15 years correspondent in the village of Reedsville for the Herald-News and later the Herald-Times, died at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. Miss Meany had been ill for six months and death was due to complications which followed an attack of influenza. The funeral will be held Friday at 8 a.m. at the residence at Reedsville and later at St. Mary's Catholc church. The Rev. Joseph Vondrachek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here. Miss Meany was born in the town of Rockland May 16, 1872, the daughter of the late John and Winifred Meany. She was educated in the public schools of the county and at the age of 15 accepted her first teaching position. Was Teacher She taught in Rockland and other township schools and later became a grade school teacher in Reedsville. Miss Meany resided in Reedsville with her brother, Thomas, for 30 years. She was prominent in affairs of the Parent Teachers association and the Reedsville Woman's club and was also a member of St. Ann's society. She had a wide acquaintanceship in and about Reedsville and this, together with her experience in the field of education, made her correspondence work with this newspaper outstanding in the rural field. Although she retired as a teacher about 15 years ago, she continued as Herald-Times correspondent until her last illness when the work was taken over by her brother. Survivors are three brothers, Thomas of Reedsville, James of Kohler and Dr. J.E. Meany of this city and one sister, Cecile, who resides at the Dr. Meany residence. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 25, 1933 P.2 ******* [bur. 10-27-1933/died at Franklin, WI/ cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Dr. J.E. Meany lot]
FRED MEDAUS DEATH COMES TO FRED MEDAUS, ILL FOR 2 YEARS Fred Medaus, former well known west side resident who returned from Cleveland, Ohio, in March after having made his home there six years, died Thursday night. Mr. Meduaus had been ill for two years and it was this decline which prompted him to resign his position as superintendent of the Theodar Kundtz Mfg. Co., at Cleveland, and return here. The death of Mr. Medaus occurred at the home of his brother-in-law, Henry Brandt, 711 South 24th street where the family had made their home since returning to the city. Mr. Medaus was 41, having been born in the town of Manitowoc March 20, 1881. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his wife to whom he was married 18 years ago, and a sixteen year old daughter, Dorothy, also three sisters, Mrs. F. Schwartz and Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Oelwein, Iowa, Mrs. F.A. Hoffman of Marquette, Mich., and four brothers, Henry and Charles of Klemme, Iowa; William of Garner, Iowa and Louis of this city. He was a member of the Masonic order. The funeral will be held from the Brandt home Sunday afternoon, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 19, 1922 P. 1
JOACHIM MEDAUS From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: Death here Friday of 70-year old Joachim Medaus, a resident of our city for 54 years. He leaves a widow, 4 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
LOUISE DOROTHEA (KANSIER) MEEKER Louise Dorothea nee Kansier Meeker, daughter of Henry Kansier & Friederike Brick, (wife of Frank Meeker) born on 13 December 1874 in Manitowoc, baptized 1 January 1875 at First German Lutheran, confirmed there on 8 April 1888, died 6 April 1974 in Manitowoc at age: 99yr. 3mo. 24da., buried 9 April 1974, service at First German Lutheran, burial at Evergreen Cemetery. (Her millinery shop, located on Franklin Street in Manitowoc, is now located at Pinecrest Historical Village.) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Mrs. Louise Meeker, 99, formerly of 816 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Koch will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors include nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, April 8, 1974 P.18
SOPHIA MEIENBURG From Der Nord Westen, 09 Nov. 1899: Death Tues. evening of 63-yr. old Mrs. Meyenburg, wife of our eminent citizen Charles Meyenburg, after a long and difficult illness. The deceased, who came here from Germany in 1854, married Mr. Meyenburg a year later. She has lived in our city for 45 years and was well respected by everybody. She has suffered from cancer for a long time and underwent an operation several weeks ago. In addition to her husband Mrs. Meyenburg is survived by 3 sons and 5 daughters. Her funeral will take place Sat. afternoon from the funeral parlor at 1312 S. 8th Street. ******** At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon the last sad rites over the mortal remains of Mrs. Chas. Meienburg were held at the late home on South Eighth street. A large concourse of friends were in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 13, 1899 P.2
THEODORE MEIENBURG From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1888: Burial Thurs. of last week of 20-year old Theodor Meyenburg who had been ill for many years with consumption.
CAROL M. MEIHSNER (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Carol M. Meihsner, age 70, formerly of 1615 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, October 1, 1999, Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 1999, at Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Carol was born December 31, 1928, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward M. and Clara Haws Koch Jr. She grew up in Two Rivers graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1946. She was married to Harry F. Meihsner October 1, 1949 at St. Mark's Church, Two Rivers. She has been a resident of Manitowoc for the past 50 years. Carol worked as a school crossing guard for the City of Manitowoc for 22 years, retiring in 1988. She enjoyed her family, traveling and playing Sheepshead. She is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church and Women's Auxiliary of the United Transportation Union. Survivors include her husband, Harry; her children, 15 grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, one sister and brother-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Glenn Koch. Relatives and friends may call at Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 1999. There will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday led by Rev. Camillus Jana O.F.M. There will also be a visitation at the funeral home Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, October 3, 1999
LOUISE MEIENBURG From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct.1877: Mrs. Louise Meinburg/d. 12 Oct. 1877 of smallpox/age 75 yrs. *********** Name: Meyenburg, Louise C. L. D.: 10/12/1877 B.: 2/13/1802 Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.245
ELSIE MEIENBURG From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900: Death Thurs. of a small child of Charles Meyenburg after a long illness. (Checked with cemetery office and they agreed this is the right child)
CHESTER A. MEINDL Chester A. Meindl, 71, of 722 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Meindl was born Aug. 31, 1901, at Milwaukee, son of the late August and Ida Levenhagen Meindl. He married Margaret Handl Aug. 31, 1927, at Manitowoc. The couple located here. He had been employed at Kerscher Co., Rahr's Inc. and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until his retirement. He was an usher and member of Holy Name Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, three daughters, a brother, Ralph, of Manitowoc and 18 grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of srvice on Thursday. Memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Survivors edited for living) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1972 ******** [d. 09-18-1972/age 71 yrs.] (b. Aug. 31, 1901/d. Sept. 1972/SSDI)
CAROLINE MEISNER Death plucked a fair rosebud from the terrestrial garden of a happy home to be nurtured in the celestial garden of an all enduring eternity when it claimed Caroline, the five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Meisner, So. Twelfth street, Thursday. The child had been ill but a day. Bright and winsome the little one was greatly beloved and parents are indeed in deep sorrow. The sympathy of many friends is extended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 12, 1901, p. 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901: Diphtheria took the life of the 5-yr. old daughter Of John Misner(sic) here on Thurs. following a 1-day illness. The funeral was held Sun. ******** [cause: diptheria]
FLORENCE H. MEISNER Mrs. Florence H. Meisner, 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday morning, Jan. 7, (1982) at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Order of Eastern Star will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Meisner, nee Florence H. Drumm, was born May 30, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Bertha Rohrer Drumm. She was married to Melvin C. Meisner June 29, 1911, at Manitowoc, the couple residing at Two Rivers after their marriage. They moved to Milawukee to reside until 1968, when they moved to Valders to make their home. Mr. Meisner preceded her in death July 28, 1970. Mrs. Meisner was a member of Order of Eastern Star of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters, three sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Conklan, and a brother, William J. Drumm. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials are appreciated to Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 7, 1982 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 7 Jan 1982/age 87 yrs/widow of Melvin C. Meisner/ bur. on Raymond K. and Lillian Meisner lot] (30 May 1894/Jan 1982/SSDI)
FRED MEISNER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906: Friedrich Johann Carl Meisner, an old and well-known settler in Town Newton, was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning last week. A heart attack during the night brought his life to an end. Meisner was born 05 February 1825 in Sulten, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and came to America in 1853. He lived 4 years in Manitowoc, moving to Town Newton in 1857 where he has lived ever since. His wife preceded him in death about a year ago. He is survived by 3 sons. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. ********* [Fred Meisner/bur. 6-18-1927/cause: heart failure/bur. on Henry Meisner lot/ removal from Newton]
GILBERT F. MEISNER Funeral services for Gilbert F. Meisner, 69, of 1513 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and private burial services will be Monday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Meisner was born June 23, 1900, in Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Strothoff Meisner. He moved to Manitowoc as a child with his parents. He married Leone B. Simmer April 26, 1932. Prior to his retirement seven years ago, he had been employed as a salesman with the Standard Brands Co. of Green Bay. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), three brothers, Melvin of Valders, Herbert of Mill Valey, Calif., and Ray of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Zimmerman of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and Miss Edna of Manitowoc, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970 ********* [d. 05-28-1970/age 69 yrs.] (23 Jun 1900/May 1970/SSDI)
JOHN MEISNER From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901: Also on Wed. last week, John Meissner here died of dropsy. He was born in 1821 and came to America about 50 yrs. ago. He leaves his widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Fri. afternoon. ******* [bur. 08-21-1901/age 80 yrs./cause:dropsy]
LENA MEISNER DEATH COMES TO END ILLNESS OF LONG PERIOD Mrs. Fred Meisner Is Called to Rest at the Hospital Mrs. Fred Meisner, a well known resident, died at the hospital yesterday at the age of 47 years. Mrs. Meisner had been ill for many months and her death was not unexpected as little hope had been held out for her recovery. Decedent was born on Sept. 2, 1871, and was a daughter of Fred Schmidt, former proprietor of English Lake hotel. She is survived by her husband whom she married 27 years ago and four children, Lynda, Arno, Herbert and Fred and by her parents, six sisters, Mrs. Berringer of Clark county, Mrs. Herman Kieselhorst, Mrs. Fred Schwartzenbart, Mrs. William Vogelsang, this city; Mrs. Ernst Ansorga, English Lake; Mrs. Henry Ewald, of Ewen, and one brother, Louis Schmidt. The funeral will be held on Monday at 1 o’clock from the home of her father, Rev. Toepel officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 28, 1918 ********* [bur. 09-31-1918/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Henry Meisner lot]
MAGRATA MEISNER From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905: We received the news too late for publication in last week’s newspaper, that Mrs. Margarethe Meissner, the 72-yr. old wife of Fr. Meissner, Sr., in Newton, had died on Tues. Mrs. Meissner had a lesion which turned into a malignant growth. For 7 yrs. she had the growth operated on, but it grew larger and eventually caused here death. Mrs. Meissner was born 05 Dec. 1832 in Bavaria and came to America with her parents in 1852. The family settled in Town Mishicott. In 1846, Mrs. Meissner, nee Margarethe Stelzer, married her late husband and settled with him in Town Newton where they lived ever since. She is survived by 3 children. The funeral was held Fri. afternoon by Pastor Sieker at the cemetery of the Newton Lutheran Church. ******* [Magrata Meisner/bur. 6-18-1927/cause: abdominal tumor/bur. on Henry Meisner lot/ removal from Newton]
MATHILDA MEISNER TWO PIONEER WOMEN OF CITY CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Tesch and Mrs. Meisner, Both Advanced in Years, Dead Mrs. Mathilda Meisner succumbed to an illness of pneumonia at her home on Division street last night, aged 76 years. Decedent was a native of Germany, born July 22, 1841 and had resided here for many years. One son, Charles, and a daughter, Mrs. Speicher/Spelcher? survive. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 18, 1917, Page 1 ********* John Hecker, Fred Bahls, Mrs. Louis Dorman, Mrs. Albert Lowe, of Chicago are here for the funeral of the late Mrs. Meisner. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 20, 1917, Page 3 ********* [Mathilda Meisner/bur. 06-20-1917][cause: pneumonia/ bur. on John Meisner lot]
RONALD L. MEISNER Ronald L. Meisner, age 69, of 1613 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday evening, Feb. 25, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. He was born on April 11, 1938, in Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Lora (Schlei) Meisner. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving time in Alaska. He was employed at Eastman for his entire career until his retirement. Ronald was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Arlene and Eddie Ashenbrenger. Cremation has occurred, and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Steven Hahm. Ronald will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 28, 2008
VICTOR MEISNER JR. Victor Meisner, Jr., the 16 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Meisner, 2201 Marshall street, died this morning at the home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors with the Rev. L.A. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The funeral parlor will open from 10:30 a.m. Friday. Survivors are the parents; two sisters, Anna Mae and Judith; and one brother, James. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1943 P. 2
EMMA AASTAD MEISNEST MEISNEST FUNERAL Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Aastad Meisnest, 85, former teacher, of 1002 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday, will be at 3:30pm Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Emma Eberhardt was born at Newton, Sept. 12, 1872, daughter of the late August and Amelia Mundt Eberhardt. She was married to Amund Aastad Aug. 25, 1905? He died in August of 1918. Mrs. Meisnest taught schools in rural Manitowoc County at 18 and later for 15 years in the City of Manitowoc. She was a member of the Ladies Society of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Meisnest is survived by a son, Ralph Aastad of Chicago; two brothers, Henry and William Eberhardt of Manitowoc; three grand- children and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm Sunday until 1pm Monday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958 ******* [Emma AASTAD Meisnest/d. 06-19-1958/age 85 yrs./ widow of Amund Aastad and Frank Meisnest/bur. on Emma Aastad lot]
CARL FR. MEISSNER Name: Meissner, Carl Fr. D.: 10/26/1877 B.: 12/13/1876 Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Mo. 14 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: 245 ********* [Burial register has buried the child of Mrs. Meisner Fri Gr $1]
JOACHIM MEISSNER Name: Meissner, Joachim D.: 6/26/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 50 Yrs. 2 Mo. 20 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: Wilhelmine Meissner F.: M.: Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.240 [Burial register has buried Mr. Meissner from Rapitz friegrount $2.50]
ARTHUR W. MEISTER (d. 1951) Arthur W. Meister, 58, of 917 South 24th street, Manitowoc, who worked for the North Western railroad for nearly 40 years, died Thursday evening at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John Evangelical church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Meister was born in 1892 in Algoma and came to Manitowoc with his parents when he was a boy. In 1914 he married Regina Lang, who survives with four daughters, Mrs. Theodore Kraemer, Mrs. Edward Fargo and Mrs. Alfred Stasiek of Manitowoc and Miss Germaine at home; son, Arthur of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Mollie Cootway of Detroit, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Meister was the night yard master for the Chicago and North Western railroad in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Trainmen; American Supervisors association; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services on Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, January 12, 1951 P. 12 ********* [d. 01-11-1951/age 58 yrs.]
FRIEDRICH MEISTER Name: Meister, Friedrich D.: 9/22/1869 B.: 10/10/1845 Reg. D.: 10/5/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 23 Yrs. 11 Mo. 12 Da. B.P.: Prussia D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl Spouse: Aususte Thiele F.: M.: Cause of Death: Accident Add Info.: Teamster Pg. #: v.1 p.68 and v.6 p.221 (2 entries) ************* [bur. 09-24-1869]
GUSIE MEISTER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901: A child of Otto Meister died Thurs. last week a few hours after birth. ******** [Gusie Meister/bur. 02-01-1901/age 6 hrs./female] (birth record: Gussie Meister, b: 31 Jan 1901, Reel: 0121, Record: 001003/from microfiche births on this site)
OTTO F. MEISTER HAND INJURED, BLOOD POISONING DEVELOPS Otto Meister, Employee of Rahr Plant, in Danger Blood poisoning which developed from an injury to his hand which he suffered some time ago, threatens to prove serious for Otto Meister, an employee of the William Rahr Sons’ company plant who is a patient at the hospital. Mr. Meister’s condition was reported to be serious today but it was said that he had a chance for recovery. Mr. Meister had his hand torn and badly crushed while at his work a short time ago and the injury did not heal and later developed into blood poisoning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 25, 1915, Page 8 ********* INJURY TO HAND TEN DAYS AGO DEVELOPS BLOOD POISONING AND DEATH IS THE RESULT Otto F. Meister Dies at Hospital when Blood Poisoning Follows from Injury to Thumb—Suffered Agonies Blood poisoning which developed from a cut on the thumb and which for a week subjected him to agonized sufferings caused the death at the hospital Sunday of Otto F. Meister, the death of Mr. Meister occurring late yesterday afternoon. During the day it became apparent that there was no hope, though a second operation was performed in an effort to save the patient’s life. Mr. Meister was employed as a fireman at the plant of the Wm. Rahr Sons company and while at work ten days ago injured his thumb, a gash being cut in the flesh. No attention was paid the injury, which was considered slight but infection set in and a few days ago it was necessary to remove Mr. Meister to the hospital where his condition had grown steadily worse. Deceased was 49 years of age, having been born in this city March 23, 1866. His wife died two years ago and Mr. Meister is survived by two children, Edgar and Margaret and by one grandchild, Paul Meister. His mother, Mrs. Ehrenreich, South Fourteenth street, and brother in Oregon, also survive. The funeral of Mr. Meister will be held from the late home, South Fifteenth street, Wednesday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 29, 1915, Page 1 ******** [bur. 31 Mar. 1915/cause: septicimma] ******** DAUGHTER OF OTTO MEISTER IS AWARDED $3000 BY STATE BOARD FOR FATHER'S DEATH Estate of Employe of Rahr Sons Co., who Died from Scratch on Hand, to Receive Amount Under Compensation Act, but Appeal will be Taken A decision handed down by the Wisconsin Industrial commission today awards $3,000 to the estate of the late Otto Meister, former employe of the William Rahr Sons company who died several months ago as result of blood poisoning which he developed from an injury to his hand while he was employed in the plant of the company. Under the decision of the commission, if the amount is paid in a lump sum at this time, the award is ent (sic) to $2,815. Following the death of Mr. Meister, claim for compensation under the industrial act was filed by Fred Carus, administrator of the estate for Miss Margaret Meister, orphaned daughter of the dead man and the case has been pending for some time, the decision having been held up since last September. Hearings were held here by the Industrial commission, Kelly & Ledvina appearing for the estate and Nash & Nash for the Rahr Sons' company. Meister's injury was a small scratch on the hand which later developed into blood poisoning and he was forced to go to the hospital where his condition became serious and after lingering for some time, he died. Meister's wife died only a short time before his demise. Records of the Industrial Commission in the Meister case are said to have been the largest of any case ever filed with the Commission. The Rahr Sons Company in the hearing in defense of the claim contended that Meister's death, which resulted from blood poisoning, was not due to an injury which he received while at work in the plant in his regular course of occupation, maintaining that the man was injured outside the plant. It was claimed that there was no evidence to establish where the injury occurred and that therefore the company was not liable. The State commission however holds that the injury was received while Meister was at work. Notice of appeal from the decision will be filed by the Rahr Sons Co., it was announced today. The company it is said, will contest on the grounds that the place of injury was not determined. No objection is made to the amount of the award which, if the company is held liable, is fixed by law. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 23, 1916 P.1
AUGUST MEISTNER A sailor named August Meister died at the Holy Family hospital last evening having been taken there the day before. Relatives are expected here today to take charge of the remains. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 23, 1918, Page 3 ******** [cause: lobar pneumonia]
ARTHUR BRYANT MELENDY From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902: Death Tues. morning of Mr. A.B. Melendy from pneumonia following an illness of only a few days. Mr. Melendy was born 11 Dec. 1850 in Milwaukee and came to Manitowoc about 27 yrs. ago where he has been a resident ever since. For many years he operated a photography business in the company of Mr. A.J. Packard under the firm name Melendy & Packard. He left that firm in 1899 and established his own gallery in the new Metropolitan Block. While photographing the ruins of the Wood Buildings he caught a cold which turned into pneumonia and took his life. He leaves a widow and 7 children as well as a sorrowing mother who resides in Sheboygan Falls, plus several sisters. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 p.m.
DENNIS MELLBERG Infant Dies This Noon At Mellberg Residence Dennis Lee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mellberg, 1232 S. 12th street, died at the residence at 12:15 p.m. today. The child, born Nov. 12, 1935, had been ill since July 13. Survivors are the parents, one brother, (private). Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, November 25, 1936 P. 2 ******* Funeral services were held yesterday morning at the St. Boniface churcg for Dennis Lee, year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mellberg. Pallbearers were Daniel Watson Blitz, Clifton Champagne, Roger Ducharme and William Gretz. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 28, 1936 P. 4 ******* [Baby Dennis Mellberg/bur. 11-27-1936/age 1 yrs/cause: meningitis & hydrocephalus]
WILLIAM MELLBERG William L. Mellberg, 67, of 3303 Kete St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Mellberg was born Oct. 25, 1908, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Gustave and Emma Anderson Mellberg. He married Larenda M. Duberg Feb. 7, 1932, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 30, 1974. He was employed at Great A & P Tea Co., of Manitowoc for 41 years, retiring in 1971. He served as treasurer for 17 years and was a lifetime member of Manitowoc Bowling Assn. He was a past commissioner and honorary member of Boys Scouts of America, Waumegesako Council, of Manitowoc and a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother Emmett, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon (Clara) Blutz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen Bull, of Racine, seven grandchildren and a close friend, (private), of Manitowoc. A son, Dennis, a brother and two sisers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 1, 1976 P. 16 ******** [d. 05-29-1976/age 67 yrs.] (25 Oct 1908/May 1976/SSDI)
THOMAS MELVILLE Taken suddenly ill while walking on the street in Chicago Sunday, Thomas Melville, 20, son of Mrs. Edith Melville, of 1414 Clark street, died in an ambulance before he could be rushed to a hospital. Physicians ascribed his death to a heart attack. He had gone to Chicago from ??? home here a month ago on a visit. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. ? D. Hagen of the Wesley Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Sturgeon Bay in 1920 and came here with the family. He had been enrolled in ??? Vocational school, was a member of the school band and also had his own orchestra, which played for dances. Survivors are his mother; two sisters, Arlene and Anna Mae, of this city; brother Robert of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1941 P. 3 ********* [d. 9 Feb. 1941 at Cook Co. Hospital, Chicago, IL./age 20 yrs/ cause: chronic myocardosis/bur. on Mrs. Edith Melville lot]
ELIZABETH MENDLIK From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death here Mon. morning, following a long illness, of Mrs. Henry Mendlik. Mrs. Mendlik had undergone an operation in Milwaukee three months ago. She later learned that a subsequent operation was necessary which she underwent here on Fri. She never improved from that operation and died on Mon. Mrs. Mendlik was born in Bohemia 52 yrs. ago and came here with her family 29 yrs. ago. She married Mr. Mendlik here, now leaving him and 3 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
RUDOLPH MENDLIK From Der Nord Westen, Aug. 20, 1891: The 15 yr. old son of Mr. Mendlik died a few days ago here in Manitowoc of diptheria. The Health Department promptly quarantined the house. ****** [bur. 08-16-1891/age 14 yrs./cause: diptheria]
ESTHER T. MENGE Mrs. Walter R. Menge, 73, of ???? S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Menge, nee Esther T. Meindl was born Oct. 22, 1897 at Milwaukee, daughter of the late August and Ida Levenhagen Meindl. She attended school at Milwaukee and came to Manitowoc in 1915. She was employed at Wagner's Style Shop until 1917. She was married to Walter P. Menge Oct. 16, 1917, at Manitowoc. After her marriage she was employed part time at the Style Shop for many years. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1967. Mrs. Menge was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ and the Order of Eastern Star No. 196, of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, two brothers, Ralph and Chester of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where Eastern Star memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1971 ******* [d. 03-10-1971/age 73 yrs./wife of Walter R. Menge] (b. 22 Oct. 1897/d. Mar. 1971/SSDI)
MARIE MENGE MRS. E. MENGE CLAIMED BY DEATH Sunday Death came to Mrs. Edward Menge Sunday at the family home, 134 Riverview Drive, ending an illness of long duration which had necessitated several operations which Mrs. Menge's weakened condition failed to permit her to rally from. Funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Otto Menge officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. The Eastern Star of which decedent was a member will attend the funeral in a body. Mrs. Menge, nee Wreith, was born at Two Rivers forty years ago and made her home there until her marriage in 1912, since which time the family has resided here. Besides her husband, Mrs. Menge is survived by three children, Dorothy, aged 12, Alice, aged 9 and Jane, aged 5. Five sisters, Mrs. Barkley, Mrs. Grayshaw, Mrs. Whitelaw, Miss Wrieth all of Chicago, and Mrs. Tabler of Redford, Virginia, and one brother, John Wreith of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1926 P. 1
THERESE MENGE From Der Nord Westen, 06 Jan. 1876: Death of Mrs. Therese Menge last Sunday morning. She was the wife of Carl Menge and mother of August Menge (of L’Anse on Lake Superior), Carl Menge (of Chicago), and William Menge. The deceased would have been 69 years old next Saturday. Burial was Wednesday afternoon. ******** The following is for her son, August: AUGUST MENGE, of L'Anse, Baraga County, Michigan, has been a resident of the Northern Peninsula for a period of 39 years and has figured prominently with its business projects and political history. Mr. Menge was born in Saxony, Germany, May 4, 1845, and is a son of Carl and Tracy Menge, who came to this country in 1850. They lived in Wisconsin until 1875, then removed to L'Anse, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father was a miller and millwright by trade, and followed these trades until his retirement. He died in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Menge had three sons: August; Charles, of Chicago, Illinois; and William, a printer of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. August Menge was five years of age when he accompanied his parents to this country. He attended the public schools of Wisconsin until 11 years of age, when he went to work in the printing office of a German paper, The Northwestern, published at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and edited by Charles H. Schmidt. There he worked for eight years, a part of the time as foreman of the job printing office that was run in connection with the paper. In 1864 August Menge came to the Northern Peninsula of Michigan, first settling at Houghton, Houghton County, but not being able to work at his trade there, crossed Portage Lake to Hancock, where he was temporarily employed at breaking rock. He accepted a position as bartender for Mr. Miller at Houghton, and subsequently was bartender for Francis Mayworm for a period of five years. In 1871 he removed to L'Anse and engaged in the saloon business for himself, which he conducts in such a manner as not to offend the sense of propriety, and has built up a patronage that is drawn from the best citizens of this community. Mr. Menge has on several occasions been honored by political preferment. He served seven terms as mayor of L'Anse, has been village trustee and treasurer, supervisor and for 19 years was a member of the School Board. He was elected county treasurer in 1878, and two years later was re-elected by an increased majority, each time defeating John Campbell for the office. For 25 years he has been chief of the fire department of L'Anse, and in all these positions has rendered prompt and efficient service. He was a promoter of the L'Anse Water Works, which furnishes hydrant water supply for fire protection to the city free of cost. He was also a promoter of the project of building the Town Hall, which is certainly a credit to the town. He was serving as county supervisor at the time the excellent Court House building was erected. At that time he was largely instrumental in keeping the Court House at L'Anse, though unusual inducements had been offered for its removal to the town of Baraga. In 1870 Mr. Menge was married to Theresa Sibilsky, of Houghton, Michigan, and they have the following children: August H., of Marquette, Michigan; William T., who has served two terms as county treasurer, and who is in the mercantile business at L'Anse, Michigan; Charles H., clerk of L'Anse township and the Board of Education, who is associated with his father in business; Selma M., a stenographer of Houghton, Michigan; Emma B., a stenographer of Hancock, Michigan; and Theresa, who is attending the L'Anse High School. "Biographical Record - Oakland County, Michigan" by Biographical Publishing Company, 1903
WALTER R. MENGE Walter Menge, 82, formerly of 1814 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Menge was born Dec. 24, 1888, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Louisa Paarmann Menge. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He married Esther Meidl Oct. 16, 1917, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in March of this year. He had been employed by the Manitowoc Post Office from 1917 until 1956 where he was supervisor of mails. Mr. Menge was a 50-year member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, a member of the Manitowoc Order of Eastern Star No. 196, the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, the Izaak Walton League and the Association of Retired Postal Supervisors. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. George (Alice) Sanderson, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 o'clock this Thursday evening where Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 7 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 7, 1971 ******** [d. 10-06-1971/age 82 yrs.](24 Dec 1888/15 Oct 1971/SSDI)
CATHERINE MERRILL GRIM REPEER'S WORK. Angel of Death Summons Mrs. Catherine (Douglass) Merrill From Earth, ????? A PIONEER RESIDENT. (Next headline unreadable) One by one, the pioneers of the county are responding to the final summons, passing from earthly cares, and in a few short years the last of those hardy emigrants, who braved the hardships of frontier life and converted the wilderness of pine forest into fertile fields and marts of industry, will have terminated their earthly ????? and their places will be ???upted by a new generation. Mrs. Catherine (Douglass) Merrill, an esteemed and highly respected member of that little band that landed on the banks of the Manitowoc, and whose life for the past thirty-five years has been identified with the development of this city, has ????ed from the sorrows and cares of earth to that land of perpetual joy and sunshine. For nearly two years she has been an invalid and for two months past she has been unable to leave her couch without assistance. The last act in the drama of life was enacted just as the clock was toiling the knell of the departing day and she passed to her reward quietly and peacefully. Catherine Douglass, the subject of this sketch, was born at Edinbargh, Scotland, in 1833 and was the daughter of Captain Richard Douglass, commander of the vessel, Black Watch. In company with her parents she emigrated to this country in early life and they located in the east. In 1864 they removed to this county where she was married to Roscoe G. Merrill and they took up their abode on Michigan avenue, where they have since resided. Two children blessed their union, Rev. L.C. Merrill, at present, pastor of the Episcopal church at Berlin, and Mrs. George Ba?s, of Chicago; both of whom were present when she breathed her last. Her husband also survives her. Deceased was a faithful and conscientious woman and was a member of St. James parish of this city. A true exponent of the Divine teaching, she never neglected an opportunity of manifesting her love of humanity and many there are who can testify as to her readiness to lend a helping hand in the hour of need. To her husband she was a true helpmeet in every sense of the word and to her children a kind and loving mother, whose counsel will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held at St. James church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, January 24, 1899 P. 1 ******** SLUMBERING WITH THE DEAD. MERRILL. Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Catherine Douglass Merrill were held at St. James Episcopal church and a large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered to pay the last loving tribute to the memory of the deceased. Many beautiful floral tributes, the offerings of friends, testified to the high esteem in which the departed was held. Rev. Gray conducted the services and paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the deceased. The funeral cortege was large and the interment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers were:-L.J. Nash, Harvey Hubbard, Geo. Cooper, P.J. Pierce, Michael Murphy, J.S. Anderson, Henry Mulholland and Joseph Vilas Sr. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 26, 1899 P.4 ******** [cause: general debility] ******** Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Merrill, who were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Merrill's mother, returned to Berlin this morning. They were accompanied by Roscoe Merrill. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Feb. 9, 1899 P.4
CHARLES MERRILL From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: Death Fri. here of 82-yr. old Charles M. Merrill of old age debility. The deceased, who was a resident here for many years, served during the Civil War with the 60th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The funeral was Sun.
FRANKIE MERRILL no stone From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 20, 1871: Sad Case of Drowning - We are pained to chronicle, this week, the death by drowning, last Monday afternoon, of Frankie Merrill, aged about 10 years, a little son of Mr. R.G. Merril, a highly respected citizen of this city. The little fellow with a number of his companions were up at the Little Manitowoc river in bathing, and the rest of the boys had come out of the water and commenced dressing, when one of their number enquired, "Where is Frankie Merrill - Here are his clothes?" and immediately all faces were turned to the river, but poor Frankie was nowhere to be seen. Alarm was brought to the city as soon as possible, and men hastened to the spot and commenced dragging the river for the body, which was brought to the surface about 9 o'clock and conveyed to the residence of the grief stricken parents. The little fellow could not swim, and it is supposed that he got out beyond his depth and sank before could utter a cry for help. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of sympathising friends. We tender the afflicted family our most heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. ********* Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 14, Thursday July 20, 1871, Page 4 Column 3 Drowned. -- Frank Merrill, eldest son of Rosco Merrill, of this city, aged 10 years, was drowned while bathing in the Little Manitowoc river, below the bridge, on last Monday afternoon. He was not missed by his bathing companions until they were dressed and ready to leave, when they noticed the clothes of young Merrill still lying on the shore. They immediately gave the alarm, and search was made, but the body was not found until about four hours after the accident.