EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

RICHARD KENDALL PAINE M.D.

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904:
An extremely well-known citizen of our city has been called 
by death. On Mon. evening between 9 and 10, Dr. R.K. Paine 
died of a heart attack. He had felt perfectly well all day 
and had just returned home at 6 o’clock from visiting a 
patient. After supper he busied himself around the house with 
various tasks, and about 9:00 lay down on the sofa to read the 
newspaper. About 10:00 his wife noticed by his condition that 
he was dead. Dr. Paine was born 05 Oct. 1841 in Orange, Vermont, 
and came to Fond du Lac in 1850 with his parents. He got his 
education there before entering Wayland College in Beaver Dam. 
In 1864 he entered the 21st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment as a 
volunteer and served until Nov. of that year when he was 
released for medical reasons and was sent home. In 1870 he 
entered Hahnemann College in Chicago where he studied medicine 
and homeopathic theory. Having completed his studies in 1874 
he returned to Manitowoc as a physician where he has lived 
ever since. On 28 Oct. of that same year he married Miss 
Elizabeth Patchen with whom he had 2 children. His early 
death is also mourned by a sister and 2 brothers. The funeral 
will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the funeral home 
at #1015 Ten Eyck St.
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[bur. 11-17-1904/cause: heart failure]
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(Richard Kendall Paine/d. 14 Nov. 1904/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 


RUFUS PAINE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901:
Rufus Paine, uncle of Dr. R.K. Paine, with whom he lived, died Sun. following a
stroke which he had suffered on Thurs. The deceased, who was born in New Hampshire
in 1812, was buried Tues. afternoon.


CARLTON PANGBURN

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1889:
Carl Pangburn died Mon. morning in the house of his father-in-law, Mr.
Green. The deceased worked here many years in the barber trade but had 
a difficult time the past year because of illness with consumption.


ROBERT L. PANKRATZ

Robert L. Pankratz, age 79, of 1011 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
Sept. 12, 2005, at his residence. 
He was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Valders, son of the late Louis and Angeline Christel 
Pankratz. Robert served in the U. S. Navy and earned three battle stars. On 
Feb. 15, 1947, he married the former Dorothy Klusmeyer at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Robert was employed with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation 
as a power plant operator for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of 
American Legion Operating Engineers Union and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, Marshallite. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Ralph, Raymond, Lawrence and Leroy 
Pankratz; and two sisters: Helen Cool and Dorothy Miller. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall Site, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, until the time of the service at 
11 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at St. Francis of 
Assisi, Marshall Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with cremation to follow. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Robert's name. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter - Sept. 14, 2005 


ANTONIE PAPE

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1908: 
Death in Milwaukee of Mrs. August Pape, a former resident of our city. 
She is survived by her husband, her mother and 4 sisters. The body was 
brought here and buried Sunday afternoon.
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[bur. 11-29-1908/cause: acute bronchitis/wife of August C. Pape]


CARL PAPE

From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904:
Death Thurs. of 14th St. resident Carl Pape, who was nearing 
84 yrs. of age. The deceased lived in our city about 50 yrs. 
and leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sunday.
      *******
[cause: bronchitis]


CALVIN PARWORTH

Calvin D. Parworth, age 77, of Shady Lane Home, died Saturday morning, 
June 26, 1993, at the Shady Lane Home. 
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. The Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial in the Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born april 5, 1916 in Manitowoc Rapids, the son of the late Lloyd 
and Blanche Roberts Parworth. He attended local schools. He sailed the Great 
Lakes and served in the Merchant Marine during world War II and retired from 
White House Milk after working there for 32 years. On February 14, 1942, he 
married Leona R. Lang of Manitowoc. She died September 3, 1975. He is a 
member of Bethenay Ev. Lutheran Church, Trout Unlimited, and the Coast Guard 
Reserves.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, five grandsons, one brother 
and two sisters-in-law, three sisters and one brother-in-law. He was preceded 
in death by four brothers, Lester, Ken, Eugene, and August, two sisters, 
Elmyra and Virginia, and one grandaughter Jill Jirikowic.
Friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church on Monday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of services. The Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
A memorial fund will be established for the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EARL J. PARWORTH

Earl J. Parworth, age 89, formerly of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, August 3, 1995, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Chiristian 
Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born June 20, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Blanche 
Roberts Parworth. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. He married 
Stella M. Galbraith in January of 1935, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death March 11, 1994. He sailed on the Great 
Lakes for the C. Reiss Steamship Company for 44 years retiring in 1968. He 
is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Huske, and two sons, Paul 
and Jimmy; five brothers, Lester, Ken, Eugene, August and Calvin.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home is serving the family with funeral 
arrangements.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JAMES A. PARWORTH

James A. Parworth, 36, of 1138 N. 16th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning Dec. 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Daniel J. Felton, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Parworth was born Nov. 2, 1947, at Manitowoc, son of Earl J. and 
Stella M. Galbraith Parworth. He was employed at Holiday House and a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a sister; Mrs. Ann Huske.
Friends may call to Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening, where a prayer 
service will be at 8:00 p.m. led by Deacon Ken Nelsen.
Herald Times 1983
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


KENNETH D. PARWORTH

Mr. Kenneth D. Parworth, 61, of 88 E. Albert Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, April 9, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate.
Mr. Parworth was born Nov. 8, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and 
Blanche Roberts Parworth. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and had been 
employed by Savoy Restaurant for many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this 
Thursday and at the church from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of services. 
His body will be donated to Medical Science. Memorials may be made to First 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times  April, 1986
(sent in by researcher see contributors page)


LEONA R. PARWORTH

Mrs. Calvin (Leona R.) Parworth, 53, of 604 Horseshoe Dr., Manitowoc, 
died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith A. Haberkorn will officiate 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Parworth, nee Leona Lang, was born Dec. 15, 1921, at Clintonville, 
daughter of the late Robert and Alma Lang. She received her education 
in Manitowoc where she was married to Calvin Parworth Feb. 14, 1942. 
She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A granddaughter, Jill, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening and at the church 
from noon Friday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times  September, 1975
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


STELLA M. PARWORTH

Stella M. Parworth, age 87, of 1138 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died 
early Friday morning, March 11, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 1994, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born August 21, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Archie 
and Anna Bohman Galbraith. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and 
graduated from Lincoln High School in 1924. She was married to Earl J. 
Parworth in January, 1935, at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. 
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Huske, two sons, Paul and 
Jimmy, two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11.
Memorials would be appreciated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


AUGUST PASEWALK

From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1897:
Death Sun. evening here in Manitowoc of Mr. A. Pasewalk, a well-known
resident of our city. Mr. Pasewalk, who formerly operated a store here, 
has for years been employed at the 1st Ward School. He reached the age 
of 76 yrs. and is survived by 5 grown children. The burial took place 
yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.


CHARLES PASEWALK

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1908: 
Death Wednesday evening last week from diphtheria of Charles Pasewalk, the
6-year old son of August Pasewalk here. The burial ensued that night.
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[cause: diptheria]


FRIEDERIKA PASEWALK

From Der Nord Westen, Dec 17, 1891:  
Death on Thurs. of last week here in Manitowoc of Mrs. Friederika Pasewalk (nee Tolzmann).  
The deceased suffered for a long time from consumption. She was born in Pflugraden, 
Pomerania, but came to Manitowoc many years ago. She is survived by her husband and 6 
grown children. The burial took place on Sunday.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


HAROLD PASEWALK

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: 
A small child of Edward Pasewalk here died Friday last week.

[Note: Burial register has Harold Pasewalk, male, 3 days, born in Manitowoc, 
 cause of death:  suppression of urine/He was originally buried on W2-201-2 
(Ernst J. Barnstein lot). He was moved to the George Cooper lot (D-1-1) prior 
to 1/4/1917 when the lot was transferred to Edward Pasewalk.]
(His birth announcement is in the births from newspapers on this site)


LOUIS PASEWALK

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905:
After a long illness, consumption took the life Sun. of 
about 50-yr. old Louis Pasewalk, a well-known resident of 
our city who had been here for many years.
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[bur. 10-09-1905/cause: consumption]


ANDREW J. PATCHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1897:
Death Fri. morning in Manitowoc of the well-known former dentist 
A. J. Patchen at age 65. The burial took place Sun. in the city 
cemetery.


GEORGE W. PATCHEN

        From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday Jan. 9, 1939
                 HEAD OF FIRST HOSPITAL DIES
       Dr. G.W. Patchen, 67, Claimed at Florida Home
Dr. George W. Patchen, 67, who, with his brother-in-law, the late Dr.
R.K. Paine, established the first hospital in Manitowoc over 40 years
ago, died Sunday night at his home in Melbourne, Fla.
Dr. Patchen has been located in Florida the past 17 years. His death
came after a brief illness. He visited in Manitowoc last summer.
Funeral services for Dr. Patchen will be held at Melbourne, Fla.
Wednesday or Thursday.
Dr. Patchen was born in Manitowoc in 1871, the son of Dr. and Mrs.
Andrew Patchen. His father was the first dentist to locate permanently
in Manitowoc. The younger Patchen attended the schools there and later
took a course in the Chicago Medical college at Chicago, from where he
secured his M.D. degree.
Returning to Manitowoc he became an assistant and later a partner of
Dr. R.K. Paine. In the late nineties, the need for a hospital, where
patients could be operated on and persons desiring hospitalization
could be accommodated became apparent. Drs. Paine and Patchen,
established a hospital in a building on North Eighth street, on the 
site north of the present Hotel Manitowoc.
This first institution had facilities for eight patients with the best
in operating equipment which was available in these days. Dr. Patchen
continued the practice of medicine in Manitowoc until 1921.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. R.C. Robertson, Providence
R.I., and a grandson, Richard Norris Robertson, Providence.


GRACE PATCHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907:
Mrs. Dr. Geo. W. Patchen died Friday in Holy Family Hospital following an
operation. She had fallen ill with appendicitis several weeks ago and 
underwent an operation on 14 Nov. from which she recovered. After a short 
while new problems arose and the doctors scheduled a second operation which 
was conducted Wednesday and from which she died on Friday. Mrs. Patchen was 
born here Grace Jones Barnes on 30 September 1875, and married Dr. Patchen 
on 01 January 1891. In addition to her husband and a little girl, she is 
survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.


NANCY M. PATCHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1899:
Death Sat. of 68-yr. old Mrs. Nancy M. Patchen of old age debility. She was the 
widow of dentist A.J. Patchen who died two years ago. The deceased, who has lived
here since 1862, leaves two children. The funeral took place Sun.


HENRY PATES

From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1899:
Death in Milwaukee recently of 60-yr. old Henry Pates, a former resident of our
city, of bronchitis. Mr. Pates, who has many warm friends here and has worked for 
many years for the Goodrich Transportation Co., moved from here to Milwaukee four
years ago. His body was brought here for burial. 
(This is the only surname Pates in cemeteries)


ISABELLA PATTERSON

From the Manitowoc Herald, 31 Mar 1859:
Isabella Patterson died, wife of James Patterson.


ELIZA PAULSENE / POLZIN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900:
Death Tues. after a long and difficult illness of Mrs. August Polzin 
from edema. Mrs. Polzin was born in Germany 56 years ago and came to 
America with her parents when she was 11. She is survived by her husband 
and 4 children.


WALTER PAULSENE / POLZIEN

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1900:
On Sun. a number of young people held a picnic alongside the river near 
the cemetery. Walter Polzien and Fred Thurston went swimming in the river 
and Polzien drowned before help could arrive. He was a single man.


BLANKA PAULUS

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1887:
Death of 2-year old Blancha Paulus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H.
Paulus, on Mon., 26 Dec. Burial was yesterday noon.


EMIL PAUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901:
Death Fri. morning of a 3-yr. old child of Hermann Pautz from the croup. The family
had lost a child just a few days ago from the same illness, as we reported last week,
and the couple is now childless.


FRED PAUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903:
After an illness of only 2 days Fritz Pautz died Sat. of heart trouble. 
The deceased, a very well known man in Manitowoc, was born 04 Dec. 1832 
in Matzdorf in the Prussian Province of Pomerania. He came to America 
in 1849 and stayed for a while in Milwaukee, then drove an ox wagon – at 
the time the only means of transportation – the length of Green Bay Road 
as far as Town Liberty in Manitowoc County. There in the wilderness he 
cleared land and established a farm. He later moved to Manitowoc City
where he operated a brewery. He filled several elective city and county 
offices and for several years served as City Contractor. He later operated 
a farm in the northern part of Town Manitowoc where he lived for the 
balance of his life. Mr. Pautz was one of the eldest members of the local 
A.O.U.W. and also belonged to the Life Insurance Club of Manitowoc County. 
His wife died in 1883. He is survived by 7 children: Mrs. F.C. Schultz; 
Eduard, Heinrich, Richard, Arthur, Lydia and Amelia Pautz. Fritz Pautz was 
the last of 6 brothers, 4 of whom died within the past few years, 3 within 
the last 2 months. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery, 
and Pastor Zenk delivered the funeral oration.
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[bur. 01-06-1903/cause: rheumatism]


GOTTLIEB PAUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1901:
Death in Town Newton on Fri. of 67-yr. old G. Pantz (sic) 
after a long illness. He leaves a widow and 7 children. 
The funeral was held yesterday.
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[bur. 12-25-1901/cause: heart disease]


LOUISA PAUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903: 
Mrs. Pautz, a resident on the corner of Main and State Sts., beset by a number of long,
painful bodily ills, jumped from her second story window a few days ago breaking her
left leg and right ankle. The poor woman was taken to the hospital and cared for.
Because of her advanced age it is feared the injuries may be fatal.
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From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903:
Mrs. Louisa Pautz, the elderly widow of the late Wilhelm Pautz, died Sat. 
in the local St. Mary’s Hospital following a long illness. The lady had 
suffered severe injuries several weeks ago when she jumped from the 
second story window in her home, since which time she has been in the 
above named hospital. Mrs. Pautz was born 17 Aug. 1827 in Reichsneugart, 
Germany, and came to America about 50 yrs. ago. Her husband
died in Oct. last year. She is survived by 4 children. Her funeral was 
held Mon. afternoon.


MARTHA PAUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901:
The 6-yr. old daughter of Hermann Pautz here died Fri. of bronchitis. 
She was buried Tues.
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[cause: cappilary bronchitis]


JOHN PEKARSKE

Manitowoc Herald Times
Friday, December 21, 1956   sent in by a researcher/see contributors page.

John Pekarske, Merchant, Dies of Heart Attack

MANITOWOC--John J. Pekarske, 58, veteran clothing store operator, died of a heart 
attack at 6 a.m. Friday, at Holy Family Hospital.  He had suffered heart seizure 
several times in the past several months.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m., Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and 
9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  The Rev. D.L.Krembs will officiate and burial 
will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
For more than 25 years Mr. Pekarske conducted a retail men's clothing business under 
the name North End Clothing Store at 10th and Washington Streets.  He began the 
business shortly after he married Grace Kadow Jan 5, 1922, at Manitowoc and was located 
in the former Kapitan Block, razed by fire in 1953 and since rebuilt, at North Eighth 
and Buffalo Streets.
He was at this site for 13 years and had been in partnership with Stephen Hobart.  
Subsequently the business relationship was dissolved and the Pekarske operation was 
moved to Washington street where he opened the store 22 years ago.
Born Aug. 9, 1898, at Newton, son of the late Joseph Pekarske and Monica Leschke 
Pekarske, he attended rural schools and was graduated from the South Side High School 
here in 1916.  A World War I veteran, he served in the armed forces in 1918.
Mr. Pekarske was a member of the chamber of commerce for many years, serving on several 
of its committees, of the Washington Street Advancement Assn., Elks Lodge, Optimists 
Club, United Name Society, Eagles Aerie(?), and the Drews-Bleser Post of the American 
Legion.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, mother, a brother, two sisters, and nine grandchildren.
Friends my call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited 
at 7:30 p.m. 


MARY PELTIER/PELKEY

Pelkey Funeral
Manitowoc Herald Times
1953
Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Pelkey (Peltier) of 847 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc 
who died Friday will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs 
will officiate and burual(sic) will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church.

(Note: The family was also known by Pelkey/from researcher)


JIRI/GEORGE PETERIK

From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1903:
Geo. Peterik died Wed. last week in Neshoto following a short illness. 
The 35-yr. old deceased was born in Bohemia and came to America as a 
child. He is survived by his widow and 5 children. The funeral was held 
Saturday.


JOHN PETERIK

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902:
Yesterday noon Joseph Peterik went to the farm machinery storehouse to call his
father John Peterik for lunch, only to find the old man dead from a self-inflicted
gun shot wound. He had bought a pistol and bullets only the day before. (Extensive
details) The deceased, who was 48, had moved to Manitowoc from Tisch Mills about
15 yrs. ago.


FRIEDRICH PETERS

From Der Nord Westen, 19 June 1902:
Death yesterday morning of 79-yr. old Fr. Peters, known here as 
a traveling petroleum oil seller. He leaves a widow and 3 sons. 
His funeral will be held Sat. afternoon.
      *****
[cause: pneumonia]


LAURA PETERS

The following sent in by a researcher:
Laura Evelyn Peters (nee Hobson) was born July 19, 1895 in Whitcomb, Wisconsin. 
She passed away Sep 19, 1979 at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was 
married to Erwin Henry Peters of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They are both interred 
at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Erwin passed away a year 
later(Dec.13,1980). Laura was the last child of 3 to pass away(Frank & Dora 
were her siblings). Erwin was also the last to pass away in his family(twin 
sisters,Oddie & Adeline,Walter and Roy). Laura & Erwin had two children (Betty 
& Robert).  
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[d. 19 Sept 1979/age 84 yrs/wife of Erwin T. Peters/bur. on Homer Hobson lot]


SOPHIA PETERS

From the Manitowoc Pilot, November 30, 1905:
After a lingering illness of a year's duration, due to a complication of
diseases, Mrs. Sophia Peters, widow of the late Fred Peters, responded
to the final summons last Saturday night at 11 o'clock, at the home of
her son, Ferdinand Peters, 807 North Eighth street. The decedent was
sixty-eight years old.
She was born and reared in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany; and was
married to Fred Peters in her native land in the year 1867. Her maiden
name was Sophia Schroeder. The couple had born to them five children,
of whom two died as infants, in Germany. The family came to America in
1884 and immediately located in Manitowoc. In the following year they
removed to Neshota, where they remained for about a year and a half, 
after which they returned to Manitowoc and built a home on North Eighth
street, where the decedent had resided continuously until several weeks
ago, when her son Ferdinand removed her to his home, where she breathed
her last Saturday night. Her husband died about three years ago.
Mrs. Sophia Peters leaves three children to mourn her loss. They are:
Ferdinand of this city, E.J. Peters of Chicago, and T.C. Peters of
Milwaukee. Two sisters also survive. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Machmiller officiating and interment being
at Evergreen cemetery. All the children of the departed were present at
the funeral. The mourners have the sympathy of friends.
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From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905:
Death Sat., following a long illness, of Mrs. Sophie Peters at the home 
of her son Ferdinand Peters. The deceased, who born 20 June 1837 in 
Germany, came to Manitowoc in 1884. She is survived by 3 sons. The 
funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church,
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[cause: nephritis]


JULE PETERSEN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1897:
Sudden death Sun. of Julius Peterson, a well-known resident here and 
traveling representative for the Frankfurth Hardware Co. of Milwaukee. 
The burial took place Tues. in the city cemetery. The deceased leaves 
a widow and 1 child. What makes the death so sad is the fact that the 
family buried a 7-mo. old son on Thurs. last week.


GEORGE C. PETERSON

G.C. Peterson Is Dead at 67
Manitowoc - George C. Peterson, 67, veteran businessman, died 
Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health 
five days.
Mr. Peterson, who resided at 931 N. 12th St. had been in the
sheet metal, roofing and furnace business for almost 40 years.
The present George C. Peterson Sheet Metal Works, 304 N. Ninth
St., was started by Mr. Peterson and a Mr. Rayan in 1921. Mr.
Peterson took over sole operation in 1922.
He came to Manitowoc at the age of 16 and was employed by
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. eventually becoming foreman of
its sheet metal shop. He was born in the Town of Gibson Nov.
19, 1892, son of the late Ralph and Caroline Peterson 
Peterson.
Mr. Peterson married Julia Zankle at Manitowoc Oct. 27, 1915.
He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge, Manitowoc Aerie
of Eagles, served as past president of Manitowoc County Fish
and Game Protective Assn., was a member of the Manitowoc
chapter of the Izaak Walton League, other sportsmen clubs
and Lutheran Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas K. Wyseman
of Seville, Spain; a brother, Walter of Manitowoc; four
sisters, Mrs. L.E. Johnson of Marinette, Mrs. Lill Wall of
Chicago and Mrs. Alma Hendries and Mrs. Mabel DeCavit of
Detroit; and a granson.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by Urbanek
and Schlei Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13


GLADYS L. PETERSON

Mrs. Nels Petersen, 72, of 1118 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Petersen, nee Gladys Peterson, was born Nov. 26, 1900, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Metzger Peterson. She attended 
Manitowoc schools and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for a number 
of years. She was married to Nels Petersen June 3, 1924, at Manitowoc. They 
resided at Manitowoc all their lives. She was a past member of the Board of 
Women's Deacons and past Noble Grand of the Rebecca Lodge No. 18. She was a 
member of First Presbyterian Church, Lois Society, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 
and American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion 25 Year Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday and then at the chapel until the time of service. Memorials 
may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973
********
[d. 02-25-1973/age 72 yrs./widow of Nels Peterson]


IDA PETERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899:
Death Thurs. morning last week following a long illness of Miss Ida Peterson,
daughter of Chr. Peterson here at the age of 30.


INGABORG PETERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903:
Mrs. Ole Peterson died suddenly here Sun. She was perfectly well until Sun. 
evening about 8 p.m. when she was stricken with a lung embolism from which 
she died within 20 mins. Mrs. Peterson was born 22 Dec. 1840 in Valders, 
Norway, and had been a resident in Tisch Mills for many years. About a year 
ago Mr. Peterson sold his property in Tisch Mills and moved to Manitowoc with 
his family. The deceased is survived by her husband and 8 children. Her funeral 
was held yesterday afternoon.


JACOB PETERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894:
Death on Thurs. of last week of Jakob Peterson, an old and active resident of
Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached the age of 75, was buried in the city
cemetery on Tues. under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.


MABEL PETERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904:
Death yesterday from appendicitis of Mabel Peterson, daughter 
of 9th St. resident Louis Peterson. The deceased was born here 
17 yrs. ago. In addition to her parents she is survived by 2 
sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
      *********
[bur. 04-07-1904/cause: bronchitis]


NELS P. PETERSON

Nels P. Petersen, 77, of 1118 Park Row Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Petersen was born July 12, 1895, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late 
Miels and Christine Jensen Petersen. He atteded schools in Menominee. He 
entered the service in World War I and served as a first sergeant in 
Company E of the 337th Infantry at Battle Creek, Mich. Following World War I 
Mr. Petersen came to Manitowoc and was employed by the Fire Department from 
1919 until his retirement in 1962. He also served as first assistant fire 
chief from 1948 until his retirement. He married Galdys Peterson June 3, 1924, 
at Manitowoc.
Mr. Petersen was a member of First Prebyterian Church and served as an elder 
and trustee of the church. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55 
and the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 6, 1973
********
[d. 02-05-1973/age 77 yrs.](14 Aug 1895/Feb 1973/SSDI)


MARY PETSKA

Name: Petska, Mary
D.: 9/3/1877
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/28/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 15 Yrs.
B.P.: Bohemia
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.: J. Petska
M.:
Cause of Death: Malignant Scarlatina
Pg. #: v.1 p.229
****************
[Note: Burial register has Buried Miss Batzta an frie ground (section L) $2.50/
 it has been determine that this is Mary Petska]


ALFRED PFINGSTEN

Alfred Pfingsten 
Manitowoc February 18, 1986 (edited for living people)
Alfred A. Pfingsten, 90, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died
Monday afternoon, February 17, at St. Mary Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Mr. Pfingsten was born April 3, 1895, at Mishicot, Wis., son of Ernst G. 
and Rose (Strouf) Pfingsten. He resided in Manitowoc county all his life.
He married Edith H. Clayton, July 22, 1922, at Oshkosh, she preceding him 
in death November 13, 1969. He retired after being employed for 40 years as
the Rural Sales Manager for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. Mr. 
Pfingsten was a Veteran of World War I and served with the United States 
Navy from June of 1918 to Sept. of 1921. He was a member of American Legion
Post 165 of Two Rivers and the William G. Kahlenberg Masonic Lodge of Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include a son, a sister, four grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.


BLANCHE PHALEN

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900:
A cerebral hemorrhage took the life Sun. of an 11-mo 7-day old daughter 
of John Phalen. The funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery.


JOHN PHALEN

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Aug. 1890:
Death of John Phelen, a long-time resident of our city, of advanced age 
on Sat. last week. His funeral was held Mon.


ELIZABETH PHIPPS

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900:
Death Sat. of Mrs. Elizabeth Phipps, one of the oldest residents of 
Manitowoc, following a two-week confining illness. The deceased was 
born 24 Jan. 1810 in England and came to Manitowoc with her late 
husband, deceased 18 years ago, to Manitowoc where she has lived ever 
since. She leaves 7 children. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon 
at the city cemetery.


JOSEPH PICK

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889:
Burial of Joseph Pick, 2-yr. old son of Simon Pick of Carlton, Kewaunee Co.,
in the Manitowoc City Cemetery on 11 Mar.


ALICE E. (LANGEKAMP) PICKOP   (co. death index v.75 p.632)

Alice E. (Langekamp)Pickop
White/Female
res: Manitowoc 
Occ: Baker(Retail Grocery Store)
b: 12 October 1908, Wisconsin/d. 24 July 1975, age 66 at Memorial Hospital
cause: Acute myocardial infarction, Coronary occlusion
spouse: Harry Pickop
p: Edward Langekamp and Mary Benesch
informant of death: Phyllis Pickop 


HANNAH PICKOP  (co. death index v.55 p.356)

Hannah (Bowker) Pickop 
White/Female 
Occ: Housewife
b: Wraxton England/d. 9 Feb. 1961, age 91 yrs at Manitowoc
cause of death: Arteriosclerotis heart disease
spouse: John Pickop
parents: John Bowker and Agnes Garlic 


HARRY R. PICKOP   (co. death index v.78 p.639)

Harry R. Pickop
white/Male 
Occ.: Captain of Tug Boat(Manitowoc Ship Buliders)
b: 23 August 1906, Wis./d: 25 April 1978, age 71 yrs at Manitowoc
cause: Cardiac arrest (5 min) Ateriosclerotic heart diagnosis/length of dis. 5 yrs. 
spouse: Alice E. Pickop
parents: James S. Pickop and Hannah Bowker 
informant of death: Miss Phyllis Pickop 


JAMES S. PICKOP   (co. death index v.31 p.616)

James S. Pickop 
White/Male 
Occ: Foreman(Manitowoc Ship Bldg Corp)
res: Manitowoc (he died in his home)
b: 19 April 1875, Blackburne England/d. 10 Jan. 1938, age 62 yrs. 8 mo. 21 da.
cause of death: Angina Pectoris
spouse: Hannah Pickop
parents: William Pickop, b. England and Mary Shorrock, b. England 
informant of death: Mrs. James Pickop 


ADOLPH PIENING

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1901:
Another prominent German citizen of our city has died. Adolph Piening passed away 
Sun. evening after an illness of several months with consumption. Yesterday 
afternoon he was buried in the city cemetery alongside his wife who had predeceased 
him 30 yrs. ago. Adolph Piening was born in Elmshorn, Holstein, on 23 Dec. 1834. 
He learned the mercantile business in Hamburg and came to America in 1855. His 
steps led him to Two Rivers where he took a position in Kühne’s Bank and later with 
the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. In 1865 he came to Manitowoc as bookkeeper for 
Torrison’s Store, then in 1869 took over the job of Clerk of the District Court. 
In 1874 he established what is now Fechter’s Book Store, then was named Postmaster 
of Manitowoc in 1885, and then in 1892 was named by Judge Wilson as Administrator 
in Bankruptcy of the Shoves Bank, a difficult task which endured until last summer. 
He married Laura Knapp in 1862 with whom he lived happily until her death in 1870 
leaving him with 3 daughters. His sister, Miss Auguste Piening came from Germany 
to help her brother and serve as a second mother for his children. In addition to 
his 3 daughters, several grandchildren and the above mentioned sister, he is survived 
by another sister and 2 brothers in Germany.


ALONZO PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904:
Death in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Sun. morning of Alonzo C. Pierce, 
one of the first white residents of our county, coming here with his 
parents in 1837, a time when there were only a dozen white families 
here and the red men roamed the wilderness freely. He was born 03 June 
1830 in the state of New York. In his youth he floated timber for a 
living and even made several trips to New Orleans. In 1854 he made a 
trip around Cape Horn to San Francisco to seek his fortune in the newly
discovered gold fields, but 3 yrs. later came back to the old farmstead 
in Manitowoc. During the war he served with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment. At the war's end he reestablished his residency in Manitowoc 
Rapids. His death on Sun. was a result of a serious case of pneumonia. 
In addition to his widow, he is survived by several sons and a daughter, 
as well as two brothers (including Chief of Police P. Jerome Pierce of
Manitowoc), and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. in the local cemetery 
under the direction of the H.M. Walker Post of the G.A.R., of which the 
deceased was a member.
        ********
[Alonzo Pierce/bur. 01-03-1904/cause: pneumonia]


D.B. PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1889:
Death of Bailey Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids last week as a result of an accident
in which he was severely injured by his span of horses. He died last Thurs. morning
(a complete description of the accident can be found in the issue of 28 Feb.) The
Grand Army of the Republic carried him to his final rest.


JEROME PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1905:
Former police chief P. Jerome Pierce died today after a long illness, 
and in his memory the flags on the city buildings will fly at half-mast.
          *******
From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905:
P.J. Pierce, whose death we reported last week, was one of the first 
white residents of our county, coming here as a boy in 1838 and lived 
here ever since. He was born in the state of N.Y. in 1831. His father, 
Pliny Pierce, settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids in 1837 when it was a 
total wilderness and sent for his family to join him the following year. 
As Mr. Pierce grew up he undertook several retail businesses in this 
vicinity. He also interested himself in politics and was the 3rd 
postmaster of Manitowoc Rapids, which at that time was the county seat, 
and later filled the office of sheriff. In 1897 he was named police 
chief for Manitowoc and occupied that office until Sep. of this year 
when illness forced his retirement. Mr. Pierce leaves a widow and a son, 
Stanley. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
       **********
[cause: cancer]


PEARL PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1889:
Death of 20 yr. old Pearl Pierce, daughter of Jerome Pierce, on Thurs. of
last week of diphtheria after an illness of only a week.
       ******
[bur. 04-26-1889/age 19 yrs./cause: diptheria]


PLINY PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1894: 
Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. of Mr. Pliny Pierce, one of the first white
settlers of Manitowoc Co., at the age of 86. He came from his home in New York
State in 1836 and has lived here ever since. In the early pioneer days he served 
in several public capacities, including County Clerk and Postmaster. His funeral 
was yesterday.
     *******
[bur. 04-16-1894/cause: nephritis and age]


SUSAN PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900:
Death Sun. in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Pliny Pierce, mother of our Chief of
Police P. Jerome Pierce. The deceased was one of the very first to settle in our
county, having come here with her husband (who died 6 yrs. ago) in the year 1838
when it was inhabited solely by Indians. She was born 28 Feb. 1808 in New York, thus
reaching the age of 92. She leaves 5 children. Her funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
      *******
[bur. 08-01-1900/cause: old age]


SUSIE PIERCE

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909:
Miss Susan Pierce of Manitowoc Rapids has died in Trinity Hospital in
Milwaukee from pneumonia. The deceased formerly worked at Schuette’s 
store here. The casket was brought here and buried Monday afternoon.
       ********
[bur. 04-08-1909/cause: septic tonsillitis]
       ********
Susan Pierce/d. 2 Apr. 1909 at Trinity Hosp., Milwaukee/age 43 yrs./
  from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc


ADOLF PILGER  (ADOLPH)

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1901:
Death Wed. last week here of Adolph Pilger following a long illness with
consumption. The deceased, who was born in Cooperstown, reached the age 
of 40. He leaves his widow and 5 children. The funeral was held on Sun.


ANTON PILGER

NEPHEWS ARE PALLBEARERS - ANTON PILGER, 78, IS BURIED TODAY AT 
EVERGREEN - Funeral service for Anton Pilger, 78, who died Saturday at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julius Pohl, 602 North Water St., were 
held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the home.  The Bohemian Lodge, 
Z.C.B.J. conducted the service.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.  
Pallbears at the service were 6 nephews, James, Steven, Joseph, 
Reinhardt, Edward and Roy Pilger.  The deceased was born April 27, 1856 
in the Town of Kossuth.  he lived in Manitowoc all of his life.  He was 
a shoemaker by trade and spent a number of years farming.  In 1880 Mr. 
Pilger was married to Katherine Dvorak, who preceded him in death in 
1890.  In 1891, he was married to Eleanor Husse.  Survivors include 8 
daughters, Mrs. Arthur Mueller, Mrs. Julius Pohl, Mrs. George Lambries 
Sr., Mrs. L.E. Warren, Mrs. J.A. Hudon, Mrs. F. J. Benesh, Mrs. Cliff 
Seiler, and Mrs. Ben Kowalski, all of this city; four sons, George, 
Charles and Frank of this city and Michael of Collins; a brother, Frank 
of Kossuth; 3 sisters, Mrs. Fanny Steffeck, Mrs. Anton Spoerel and Mrs. 
Matt Zingsheim of this city; and 23 grandchildren.

(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FLORA PILGER

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889:
Death of the 12-week old little daughter of Stephan Pilger on 08 Mar., of
convulsions. She was buried in the City Cemetery on 10 Mar.


GEORGE PILGER

PILGER - George Pilger, 56, of 832 North 10th Street, a 25 year employee 
of the Aluminum Goods manufacturing Company here, died Monday noon at 
the Municipal hospital in Two Rivers, following a lingering illness.  
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mr. Pilger was born at Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, March 14, 1886.  In 1908, he married Miss Mary Klement 
and since the marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc.  Survivors are the 
widow; one son, step-mother, 3 brothers, Michael, Frank and Charles, all 
of this city; 8 sisters, Mrs. Julius Pohl, Mrs. Eleanor Seiler, Mrs. George 
Lambries, Sr., Mrs. Bernard Kowalski, Mrs. Louis E. Warren, Mrs. Joseph 
Hudon and Mrs. Arthur Mueller of this city, and Mrs. Frank Benesch of Los 
Angeles, CA; and 2 grandchildren.

(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


HELEN PILGER

Mrs. Helen Pilger, 66, of 1025 A. S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
for three months.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday 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.  Mrs. Pilger, nee Helen 
Isselmann, was born May 20, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Frank and Bertha Lenz Isselmann.  She attended St. Boniface parochial 
school and was graduated in 1921 from Lincoln High School Manitowoc.  
She was married to Roy S. Pilger July 23, 1928, and he died June 8, 
1965.  She was a member of Mary Guild, Holy Family Hospital Guild, 
Catholic Women’s Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and St. Anne-CMA 
Society.  Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Richard Bodwin, Mrs. 
Norbert Lettenberger and Mrs. Thomas Wattawa, of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Edward of Landsdowne, PA, and George of Glen Rock, NJ; and 
nieces and nephews.  Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.  
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o’clock this Friday 
evening where at 7:30 o’clock memorial services will be conducted.

Manitowoc Herald Times
Friday, December 26, 1969
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


MARY PILGER

PILGER - Mrs. Mark K. Pilger, nee Mary Kliment, 105(sic), of Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the home.  Funeral services will 
be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.  
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Survivors include a 
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rose Sykora of Milwaukee, a sister-in-law, 2 
granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


MICHAEL J. PILGER

PILGER - Michael J. Pilger, 74, of Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon 
after a brief illness at Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood, WI.  
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mr. Pilger was born at 
Manitowoc, July 26, 1888, son of the late Anton and Eleanor Hussa 
Pilger.  He married Dorina Hansen at Port Washington, Sept. 11, 1917.  A 
veteran of WWI, he was a corporal with Company H and also served with 
the Army in 1914 along the Mexico-US border.  He was a member of the WWI 
Barracks, the American Legion Post of Reedsville and American 
Brotherhood of Railroad Employees.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, 
Mrs. Ethel Gagner of Reedsville, a brother, Charles of Manitowoc; seven 
sisters, Mrs. L.E. Warren of Los Angeles, Mrs. F. J. Benesh of Mesa, AZ, 
and Mrs. J.A. Hudon, Mrs. Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Bernard Kowalski, Mrs. 
Arthur Mueller and Mrs. Peter Reimer of Manitowoc; and 3 grandchildren.  
A brother, Frank, died in 1950.

(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


ROY S. PILGER

Roy S. Pilger, 62, of 2749 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died at 5:25 a.m. 
Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was confined two 
weeks after a coronary attack.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.  Mr. Pilger was born Aug. 23, 1902, 
at Manitowoc, son of the late Steven and Frances Melicher Pilger.  He 
always resided at Manitowoc.  He attended Manitowoc public schools and 
was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.  He married Helen 
Isselman July 23, 1928, at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  Mr. Pilger had 
been employed 43 years by Mirro Aluminum Co., and since October 1960, 
had been superintendent of the Mirro-Craft boat line.  He was a member 
of the Holy Name Society.  He is survived by his wife, a brother, 
Rhinehart, and a sister,  Mrs. Joseph Boelter, of Manitowoc and several 
nieces and nephews.  A brother preceded him in death.  Friends may call 
at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. by members of the Catholic Woman’s Club and Holy Name 
Society, parish and friends.

Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., June 8, 1965
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


VIOLA PILGER

PILGER - Mrs. Charles W. Pilger, 61, of 4001 Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering 
illness.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The 
Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.  Mrs. Pilger, the former Viola R. Schultz, was born 
September 24, 1906, at Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Julius and 
Mary Wellner Schultz.  She was married to Mr. Pilger July 25, 1942, at 
Manitowoc.  She worked for Mirro Aluminum 32 years and with her husband 
operated the Manhattan Club at Manitowoc 3 years.  Survivors include the 
husband, a son, a sister, Mrs. Martha Gans, of Chicago and 2 brothers, 
Henry and Walter, of Manitowoc.  Two brothers preceded her in death.
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


JOACHIM PINGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902:
Death on Tues., of old age, of Joseph Pingel who resides at the corner of 9th and
Columbus Streets. He was born 76 yrs. ago in Germany but has resided here for a very
long time. He leaves a widow and 2 daughters.

The Burial Register has Joachim Pingle, male, age 78, born in Germany, 
cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage. The lot diagram book has Joachim Pingel.
There is no record at all of a Joseph Pingel. I believe the newspaper has the 
wrong 1st name.


JOHANN PINGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885:
Death of 65-year old John Pingel last Sun. evening. The old Manitowoc citizen
leaves a wife and five grown children. The funeral took place Wed. at 2pm.


KARL PINGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897:
Death in Town Manitowoc on Tues. last week of Carl Pingel, in the home of his
father-in-law J. Schroeder, after a long struggle with T.B. The deceased, who was
30 yrs. old, is survived by his widow. The burial took place Fri. at Evergreen
Cemetery.


MAGDALENE M.L. PINGEL

Name: Pingel, Magdalena Maria Louise
D.: 2/28/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 48 Yrs. 9 Mo. 4 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.181


MARIA PINGEL

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1908: 
Death Wednesday last week of 76-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Pringel in the residence 
of her son-in-law Henry Mahnke. The deceased had been ill only a week, and old
age debility was the main cause of her death. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


MARY B. PIPER

Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., 11 Apr 2005

Mary B. Piper, age 99, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, entered into 
eternal rest, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at St. Mary’s Home. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends and relatives may call 
at Holy Innocents from noon until the time of Mass on Thursday. 
Mary was born July 16, 1905 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Wis., to 
the late Charles and Barbara Tisler Reindl. She was educated in the Kellnersville
schools and Manitowoc Public School system. She, and her husband Charles, owned 
and operated the Town House Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge in Manitowoc. Mary 
also was employed with Park Lawn Home as a recreational therapist until her 
retirement in 1970. She married Charles E. Piper, April 23, 1930, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Piper preceded her in death July 26, 1975. She 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
Survivors include two children: 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a 
son-in-law, also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death 
by her parents and husband, her daughter, Leatrice Check, four brothers, four 
sisters, and two grandchildren. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EMMA PITSCH

Emma Pitsch née Klug (daughter of Auguste Klug née Lindemann) 
(b. Aug.. 26, 1884—d. Nov. 26, 1921)

Gestorben—Der Lungenentzündung erlag am Freitag Morgen Frau Peter Pitsch, 
eine wohlbekannte Einwohnerin unserer Stadt. Die Verstorbene, geborene Klug, 
erblickte von 37 Jahren in unserer Stadt das Licht der Welt und ist jetzt 
hier wohnhaft gewesen. Außer ihrem Gatten hinterläßt sie drei Brüder und 
eine Schwester. Die Beerdigung fand am Montag Nachmittag von der Iuntherischen 
Kirche aus statt. Pastor Machmiller amtirte.—Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 41, 
Manitowoc, Wis, Donnerstag, den 1. Dezember 1921, No. 26

“The Pneumonia took on Friday morning Mrs. Peter Pitsch, a well known resident 
of our city. The deceased, née Klug saw 37 years in our city the light of the 
world and was a resident. Besides her spouse, she left behind three brothers 
and a sister. The burial took place on Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Church. 
Pastor Machmiller officiated.”—Translation by Emilie B. Lindemann & B. M. Lindemann
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CARL PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Jan. 1885: 
Death of Carl Pits on Mon., 29 Dec. He was 29 years old and only married 
for about one year. He was a resident on Green-Bay Road. He was the son 
of Mr. Nic. Pits and was only ill for a short time. Death is attributed 
to typhus.


CHILD OF L.K. PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Oct. 1893:
Death on Tues. of last week of the 3-day old child of L.K. PITZ, with burial 
Fri. in the city cemetery.


JOHN J. PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907:
Death on New Year’s Day of Joseph Pitz, a well-known resident of our city,
following a six-week illness. The deceased, who was born 19 Nov. 1845 in Nieder-
Ingelheim on the Rhine, learned the cabinet-maker’s trade after leaving school. He
came to America in 1867 directly to Manitowoc County. In 1874 he married Miss
Lovely of Branch, a marriage blessed with 4 children. His wife preceded him in
death about 12 years ago. Ten years ago he remarried with Elisabeth Fetzer, a
marriage which produced no children. Mr. Pitz was one of a family of 9 sons and 5
daughters; 5 brothers and 4 sisters survive him, of whom 2 brothers and 3 sisters still
live in Germany. His widow, and 4 children of the first marriage, mourn his death.
The funeral will be held this afternoon.


NICOLAUS PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1892:
Death on Mon. of Nic. Pitz, one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc County, in
Mt. Clemens, a famous spa resort in Michigan. The deceased was born 08 Apr. 1821
in the vicinity of Mainz and came to America in 1849, settling in Manitowoc Rapids
where he has lived ever since. His wife preceded him in death 2 yrs. ago. Two
grown daughters survive him. The burial took place yesterday.


WILHELMINE PITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 29 March 1888
Mrs. Wilhelmine Pitz, age 30, was buried 21 Mar. in Evergreen Cemetery. She
was the daughter of Mr. Rosinski and died in Chicago of childbed fever.


CHARLES H. PLANTICO

Charles Plantico, 86, of 1210 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Plantico was born Sept. 5, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles 
and Bertha Kriesen Plantico. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Emma 
Sachse Nov. 27, 1913, at Plymouth, returning to Manitowoc to reside. He was 
city building, electrical and plumbing inspector for many years, retiring 
in 1950.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 9, 1973


EMMA PLANTICO

Mrs. Emma Plantico, 92, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, March 9, 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Plantico, nee Emma Sachse, was born Nov. 27, 1889, at Brillion, 
daughter of the late Edward and Anna Dieckoff Sachse. She was married 
to Charles Plantico Nov. 27, 1913, at Plymouth, the couple moving to 
Manitowoc to reside. He preceded her in death in 1973.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, a sister, Mrs. Marshall 
Long of Roue 1, Valders, three grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Thursday until the 
time of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, March 10, 1982
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ARTHUR G. PLANTIKOW
I'm not sure if this is the right person, but the dates match this entry.

DEATH CERTIFICATE: v.3 p.154 doc.176
NAME: Arthur G. Plantikow
COLOR/ SEX:  White / male
FATHER:  Carl Plantikow
MOTHER:  Bertha Plantikow
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Manitowoc, WI
BIRTHDATE:  April 14, 1884
DEATH DATE:  Dec.15, 1884
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Diphtheria
PLACE OF DEATH:  Manitowoc, WI
PHYSICIAN: Rev. L.R.P. Pieper of Manitowoc, WI
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  Dec 31, 1884


MARY C. PLATT

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900:
Death Fri. of 80-yr. old local resident Mrs. J.E. Platt of old age debility. 
Mrs. Platt, who was born in Cayuga, NY, came to Manitowoc with her husband 
in 1852 and has lived here ever since. She was a sister of Joseph Vilas. She 
leaves 2 children. Her funeral was held Sun. afternoon.


WINFIELD SCOTT PLATT

From the Manitowoc Herald, 27 Feb 1862:
Winfield Scott Platt died, son of Jarvis E. and Mary Platt.
********
[Note: Helen Mary Platt is buried next to him and her stone only has her 1st 
 and middle name as well


CHARLOTTE PLINSKE

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1893:
Death on Mon. morning of Mrs. Charlotte Plinske in the residence of her son,
Ferdinand Plinske on North 11th St. in Manitowoc. The deceased who had
reached the age of 82 yrs. 4 mos., will be buried Fri. afternoon in the city 
cemetery.


FRED PLINSKE

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901:
Death in Green Bay on Mon. of Ferdinand Plinske, a former resident 
of our city, at the age of 50 from consumption. The deceased had 
gone to Green Bay about a month ago for hospital treatment. He was 
single. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon.


HENRIETTE PLINSKE

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1891: 
Death on Mon. evening here of Mrs. Henriette Plinski, 
widow of the late John Plinski. She was 74 yrs. 12 days 
of age, the mother of Wilhelm Plinski, and mother-in-law 
of Messrs. Christian Daeke, Louis Bartke And Mr. Rosenthal, 
the teacher. The funeral will take place this afternoon in 
the city cemetery.
        *******
[cause: general debility]


HERBERT PLINKSI

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901:
Pneumonia took the life of a 2-yr. old son of Herbert Plinski here 
on Thurs. The funeral was held Sun.


IDA PLINSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901:
Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Plinski here a couple of days after giving birth 
to a child. Mrs. Plinski, who had been born in Manitowoc County, was 40 yrs.
of age. The funeral was held Mon.


WILHELM PLINSKI

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902:
Death here last week of Wilhelm Plinsky from consumption with which he 
had been afflicted for a long time. The deceased, a joiner by profession, 
leaves 8 children who are now without either father or mother. The funeral 
was held Friday.


CHRISTINE PLOECKELMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904:
Death Sun. of South 8th St. resident Mrs. Henry Ploeckelmann, 
as a result of childbed fever in her 31st year of life. The 
deceased, nee Christine Mahnke, was born here in Manitowoc 
14 Apr. 1874 and married Mr. Ploeckelmann 4 yrs. ago. She is 
survived by her husband and one child. The funeral was held 
Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. Her mother preceded 
her in death on 20 July of this year.
        ********
From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: 
Emil Mahnke, a Manitowoc printer who has pursued the “black art” 
in Sheboygan for many years, was in our city recently to attend 
the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Ploeckelmann.
        ********
[Christina/bur. 11-29-1904/cause: confinement]


RUTH J. PLUMB    

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, March 1, 1979

Miss Ruth J. Plumb, 70, of 845 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev.  John Deason will officiate, cremation will follow and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Plumb was born June 20, 1908, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ralph and 
Ida Holmes Plumb, attending schools in Manitowoc.  She was graduated from 
University of Wisconsin and obtained her masters degree in social work from the 
University of Chicago.  She served overseas with the Red Cross during World 
War II and did social work at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago.  She also worked 
for the National Polio Foundation in Manitowoc and with Manitowoc Counseling 
Center.     
Survivors include a brother, John H. Plumb and a sister, Mrs. Helen Eggers of 
Manitowoc. 
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday until the time of memorial service.  Memorials may be made to Manitowoc 
Family Service Home Aid Program or charity of the donor’s choice.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


EMMA PODHOLA

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902:
The second twin of Frank Podhola here died Sat. The passing of the 
other twin we had reported last week.


FRANK PODHOLA

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902:
Death Tues. of a 2-wk. old child of Frank Podhola here.


PETER POH

   The following obit was sent in by a family researcher. It's translated
   from German and dated 30 October 1885. The researcher can be found on 
   the contributors page for contact information.
Peter Poh. On last Sunday the mortal remains of our old and respected
citizen Peter Poh of Manitowoc Rapids, where he in the last years had sold
his farm on the Green Bay Road, was carried to his grave. His wife and 
three adult sons survive. The decedent was born on May 10, 1814 at 
Neustadt a. d. Haardt in the Rheinpfalz, Kingdom of Bavaria. He came to 
America in 1834, became a citizen in 1839 in Philadelphia and came to 
Wisconsin in 1847 where he lived in Manitowoc County. He was an industrious
honest man who enjoyed respect and affection by those who knew him. Peace 
to his ashes!
                  **************
From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1885:
Death last Fri. of Peter Poh, a long time resident of Town Rapids, often
Supervisor in that town and eventually occupant of almost every civil position there.
Mr. Poh was born on 10 May 1814 and came to Manitowoc Co. when virgin timber
covered most of the middle and northern part of Wisconsin. The deceased was buried
last Sun. and Mr. Adolph Wittmann delivered the graveside sermon.


JOSEPHINE POHL

obituary - POHL - Mrs. Josephine Pohl, 79, of 606 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. 
Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mrs. Pohl 
was born January 20, 1881, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late 
Anton and Catherine Dvorak Pilger.  She was married April 27 1898, to 
Julius Pohl and the couple operated Tower Tavern at Manitowoc from 1914 
until his death in 1944, and Mrs. Pohl, operated the tavern from that 
time until 1958.  Mrs. Pohl was a member of Women’s Benefit Assn.  
Royal Neighbors of America, Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 
G. U. G. Germania Societ, Auxiliary of Veterans of foreign wars, 
Auxiliary of American Legion, Women’s Relief Corps, and the City 
Homemakers.  Surviving are 2 brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, and Michael 
of Reedsville; and 7 sisters, Mrs. Peter Reimer, Mrs. Joseph Hudon, Mrs. 
Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Bernard Kowalski, and Mrs. Arthur Mueller of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Ed Warren of Los Angeles and Mrs. Frank Benesh of Brea, 
CA.
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


JULIUS POHL

POHL - Julius Pohl, 76, who operated a tavern in the Sixth ward for 20 
years until ill health forced him to retire nine years ago, died at his 
home, 921 S. 11th Street, early this morning.  The body will be taken to 
the home from the Pfeffer funeral home Wed. morning where funeral rites 
will be held Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John 
Evangelical church will officiate.  Interment will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.  Mr. Pohl was born on March 14, 1867 in Oshkosh and came to 
this county in october 1897.  He was married April 27, 1898 to Josephine 
Pilger who survives.  Mr. Pohl was a brakeman of the Chicago and 
Northwestern Railroad for a year and for two years served as an engineer 
at Elevator A.  he then moved to Edgar, WI, where he worked a farm for 
six years and operated a blacksmith shop there for another 6 years.  In 
1915 the Pohls moved back to Manitowoc when Mr. Pohl took over the 
operation of his tavern.  Besides his widow a sister, Mrs. Ella Aebisher 
of Chilton survives.
(sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN J. POLAK

John J. Polak, 68, of 1315 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died early Monday
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack
at home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev.
E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Polak was born July 12, 1891, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late
George and Ludmila Sika Polak. He was educated in Europe and came to
the United States in 1911, settling at Reedsville where he was a 
carpenter by trade.
In recent years he had been employed by Burger Boat Co. Inc., and
Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1959.
He married Rose Hlavackek April 26, 1921, and the couple lived
variously at Reedsville and Grimms before coming to Manitowoc in 
1941.
Surviving him are his wife, a grandchild and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where
the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13


IDA POST

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905:
Death in the local Holy Family Hospital of 19-yr. old Helene Post, 
daughter of Mr. H. Post here, of appendicitis. The funeral was held 
Sun. afternoon.
    *******
[cause: appendicitis]


CHRISTINE POTTGIESSER

From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1906:
Death Saturday morning of Mrs. Philipp Pottgieser (nee Gaetgen) in 
the home of her niece Mrs. Pingel here. The deceased was born 
20 December 1827 in Bremen and came here from Germany in 1866. 
She worked many years as a seamstress and thereby became known 
among the most prominent German families of our city and enjoyed 
wide admiration. Since the death of her husband she has led a
secluded life, influenced by her advanced age. Her past friends 
took notice and helped when possible. She suffered a stroke several 
weeks ago and was visited from time to time at her residence on 
South 9th Street and was found to be in critical condition. She 
was taken to the residence of Mrs. Pingel, her niece, where she 
be cared for and receive medical attention. The doctor declared 
at the outset that because of her advanced age the patient could 
not be expected to improve. Then death arrived Saturday morning. 
The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
      ********
[cause: exhaustion]


PHILIPP POTTGIESSER

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sept. 1890: 
Death on Sun. morning of the well-known and widely loved citizen of our city, 
Mr. Philipp Pottgieser. Deceased was born 18 Sept. 1824 in Essen in the Ruhr 
and so was 66 yrs. of age. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Milwaukee. 
He fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, serving in the 37th Wisconsin
Infantry Regiment. His health was severely affected by his war service. He came 
to Manitowoc in 1867 and worked here as a tailor, but his ability to work grew 
weaker and weaker. It was only through the influence of Dr. Schweichler that the
veteran, now ill with asthma, was granted a pension just a few months ago. For 
his sorrowing widow and many friends, his death after long suffering can only be
considered a release. On Tues. afternoon he was laid to rest in the city cemetery.


ANNA PRESTON

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1854 Dec 09:
Anna Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston.
**********
[cemetery record died 12-07-1851]


N. BEATIE PRESTON

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1861 May 2:
N. Beatie Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston
            ********
Formerly Miss Butler/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
            *******
“N. Beatie Preston,” otherwise as N. Beattie, was married to Dr. Abram Preston 
following the death of his wife, Ann McAllister. The vital record calling out 
date and location of their marriage has not yet been located; but they were 
married before the census of 1860. Third parties call her Nancy Beatta (Butler) 
Preston, but the spelling, “Beatta” does not seem the one she used.
contributed by GeneJunky


J.H. PRESTON    also WELLS PRESTON

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1856 Apr 12:
Wells Preston died in Maple Grove brother of Abram W. Preston
         *******
Wells Preston, Dr. Abram Preston’s brother was born Joseph Wells Preston, 
and he is otherwise reported mistakenly in the Evergreen Cemetery readings 
as J. H. Preston. The Evergreen Cemetery reading reports he dec’d April 8, 1856, 
ae 35y, 8m 10d, thus b. c29 April 1820, just one day off from the VR for Joseph 
Wells Preston:
Concord, New Hampshire, Index to [New Hampshire] Births, Early to 1900; 
Film No. 1001028, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
JOSEPH WELLS PRESTON, Male; Birth: 28 Jul 1820; Birth Location: Rumney Twp, Grafton, NH
Father: Joseph Preston/Mother: Eliza B. Burnham

Dr. Abram Preston is bur. West Rumney Cemetery, Rumney, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. 
contributed by GeneJunky


ANTON PROCHAZKA

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1908:
Death Friday, on his birthday, of Anton Prochazka, a well-known resident of
our city from heart disease with which he had suffered many years. Prochazka
came to America from his Bohemian homeland in 1850, living successfully in
Watertown, St. Louis, Manitowoc and Reedsville. In 1859 he settled here and
established a machine shop. Later he established a shipbuilding installation 
in partnership with Hanson and Scove, and in the 60's built the cutter "Andy 
Johnson". He retired in 1901. He is survived by a widow and 3 children. The 
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


ADELINE PROELL

Adelina Proell nee Stiefvater (Nov. 17, 1854-Dec. 26, 1939 
-wife of John Proell [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory] -after the 
death of her husband in 1879, she lived with her daughter Olive Vits 
in the City of Manitowoc -daughter of Lorenz Stiefvater and Francisca 
Wiesler -born Kohlerhof, Baden and baptized at St. Ulrich Catholic Church, 
Ehrenstetten, Baden -died in City of Manitowoc -residence 601 North 6th 
-died from "dilated heart with mitral  regurgitation -2 weeks -and 
paralysis agitans -8 years" ) 
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


ELIZABETH PROHASZKA

From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1876:
Death of Mrs. Prohazka, last Saturday, wife of Alderman Prohazka. Burial
was last Monday.
(Note: From cemetery office: Our computer requires a month/date/year format.
The lot owner probably said it was in 1876, so if we know the year but not the 
exact date, we would enter 01/01/1876. So, I would go with the obit since it 
is also in 1876.
Something peculiar. Also buried on that lot (supposedly on the same day 7/10/1876) 
is a Julia Chloupek. The burial register only has buried Mrs. Stupelzky? Friend.
So, if Mrs. Prohaszka was the friend buried on 7/10/1876, then perhaps Julia 
Chloupek was not really buried on that day. Perhaps the records for the two women 
got mixed up. I have a Julia Chloupek buried in section K in 1930, but I'm not sure 
it would be the same one.
There was some connection between the families, because I found this on the site in 
the Edwards Directory: 'Prochazka & Chloupek (Anton Prochazka and Emanuel Chloupek),
machinists, 9th, cor. Chicago"


CAPTAIN HERMAN PRUSS

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1891:
After a 3 mo. long severe illness, Hermann Pruss died Mon. night. 
The deceased, who had been perfectly healthy heretofore, fell suddenly 
ill on 26 Aug. with a liver illness. The doctors were unable to stem 
the course of the disease. His loss was felt throughout the entire city 
and county. Hermann Pruss was born 27 May 1842 in Neustadt in Schleswig-
Holstein. His father was a boatman and so as soon as he finished school 
he went directly to sea. He rose from ships boy to ordinary seaman to 
helmsman, traveling to Europe, America, Asia and Africa, finally coming
to America in 1854 to New York. Later he settled in New Orleans from where 
he served on the West Indian route. During the Civil War he was drafted 
into the Confederate military. After the war he came to Manitowoc on 14 
June 1868 and served from here as captain of various sailing ships on 
the Great Lakes. In later years he gave up the sailor’s life and operated 
the “Delmonico” Tavern until his recent hospitalization. Captain Pruss 
married on 21 June 1868. He is survived by his widow and 3 daughters. 
His funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.


MATHILDA PULS

From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902:
Following a 3-day illness, 21-yr. old Miss Mathilde Puls died here 
on Mon. The deceased, who in addition to her parents leaves 3 sisters 
and a brother, will be buried this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.


SYLVESTER QUALMAN   From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, February 4, 1946

     FATHER DIES AFTER HE RESCUES 2 CHILDREN FROM BURNING HOME
Sylvester Qualman, 31, Manitowoc, Fatally burned; Oil Stove Exploded

  A father's valiant effort to save his home from destruction by fire,
and the lives of his two small daughters, asleep at the time, proved
fatal to Sylvester Qualman, 31, of 3606 Division street, Manitowoc,
Saturday night.
  Qualman, seriously burned when he carried an exploding oil stove from
the kitchen into a rear entrance, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family
hospital there at 10 o'clock.
  His two daughters, Mary Jane, 6, and Jean, 4, whom he rescued from
their bed and tossed out the window before he himself dived from the
smoke-filled little one-story cottage in the Kadow addition, were not
seriously injured. The oldest sustained a cut foot, suffered from
flying glass.
                    Wife was Working
  Mrs. Qualman was not at home at the time. She is employed on a night
shift in the kitchen at Billy's Cafe.
  The home, located about 400 feet west of 35th street, which marks the
west Manitowoc city limits was not seriously damaged except for the 
seared interior of the rooms.
  Qualman's call for help brought Christ Miller, who resides a half
block to the west. He found the two Qualman children, wandering around
in their bare feet in the snow in near - zero weather. Mr. Qualman
exhausted and nearly unconcious, was located near the burning home on
his hands and knees in the snow, unable to move.
                  Taken to the Hospital
  Qualman and the two children were moved across the street to the
residence of Viggo Madsen, a brother-in-law and Dr. T.H. Rees and the
city ambulance summoned. The doctor ordered Qualman moved to the hospital.
  In the meantime residents of the Kadow addition joined in controlling
the blaze in the home. While some carried water from wells, others moved
most of the furniture from the home. Officer Joseph Michel and Emil
Schultz answered the ambulance call. Later the two squad cars, manned
by Charles Saduske, Anton Glysch and Dan Langankamp, one bringing two
large fire extinguishers, reached the scene.
  Under restrictions Manitowoc fire trucks and firemen are not permitted
to answer fire calls outside the city limits. The town of Manitowoc
Rapids has no fire truck.
  Mrs. Qualman, summoned home from the restaurant shortly before 11 
o'clock, was driven at once to the hospital. In his moments of 
consciousness, the husband first asked about his 2 daughters and then if 
the home was saved.
                 Tragic End
  The patient was given penicillin and oxygen through the night and 
Sunday morning, but his lungs had been so seared through inhaling the
flames and smoke that he died 12 hours after the fire.
  The fire proved a tragic end to a happy family which set up the
little home in the Kadow addition, following the marriage of Mr.
Qualman to Miss Florence Masterlark in 1939. They built the cottage
just before their marriage. Mr. Qualman has been employed for years
in Plant No. 2 of the Aluminum Goods company.
  Funeral services for Mr. Qualman will be held at Manitowoc at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at two o'clock at the
First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeniger
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
  Mr. Qualman, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Qualman, was born in
Manitowoc in 1914 and always resided there. For a number of years he
has been employed as a press operator for the Aluminum Goods company.
He married Miss Florence Masterlark in 1939.
  Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mary Jane and Jean, parents,
a brother, and two sisters.
**********
Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin)  1946  February  4

Oil Stove Blast Fatal
Manitowoc, Wis.-Sylvester Qualman who formerly lived near Manitowoc, 
died during the week end of burns suffered when an oil stove in his 
home exploded.  Qualman's wife Florence and their two children escaped 
injury.


MARIE QUEHL

Name: Quehl, Maria, Elisabeth
D.: 5/6/1869
B.: 2/5/1869
Reg. D.: 7/7/1869
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl
Spouse:
F.: M. H. Quehl
M.: Catharina Dussair
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.5