CHARLOTTE (CHEEVER) SIBREE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1896: Death on Thurs. of last week in Colorado, of Mrs. Lottie Sibree, a cousin of County Judge J.S. Anderson. The casket was brought here and buried Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery.
ELISABETH SIEBERT From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1891: In Town Cato, Mrs. Siebert died on Tues. at an age of about 68 to 70 yrs. Burial will also take place today. ******* [cause: cancer of the stomach]
ALBERT FREDERICK SIEKER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1887: Death of Albert Siecker on Mon. evening after a short illness. He was 16-1/2 years old, the son of Mr. Chr. Siecker, resident on 11th St., 3rd Ward. Burial will take place today. ******** [bur. 10-04-1887/age 16 yrs/cause: boil in ear]
ALBERTINE SIEKER Name: Sieker, Albertine D.: 7/26/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 27 Yrs. 6 Mo. 12 Days B.P.: D.P.: Manitowoc City Cem.: Evergreen Cemetery Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.187
CHRISTIAN SIEKER From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1888: Death of Christian Siekers, 81, on Sun. He lived in the home of his son Wilhelm Siekers. Burial was yesterday morning. [cause: old age]
CHRISTIAN SIEKER From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1904: A heart attack Sun. morning took the life of Christian Sieker, an elderly and well known resident of our city. Mr. Sieker had gotten up very early and busied him self for a while in the garden, and as he came back into the house and was sitting down for breakfast, he was stricken. Mrs. Sieker found her husband lying unconscious on the floor. Medical help was quickly summoned but there was nothing more to be done. Christian Sieker came from his Bavarian home to Manitowoc in 1850 and has lived here since. He worked for many years as a ship’s carpenter until advancing age made it no longer possible. The 69-yr. old deceased leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ******* [bur. 07-05-1904/cause: heart disease]
LUDWIG W. CHR. SIEKER Name: Sieker, Ludwig W. Chr. D.: 3/15/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 1 Mo. 24 Dys B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Carl Sieker M.: Charlotte Haupt Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.238 **************** [From the cemetery office: He’s not listed in the burial register, but I have this burial: Carl Ludwig Sieker: 1/23/1877 - Burial register has buried the child of E. Sieker lot 1 blok 108 $1; lot diagram book has Ludwig Sieker and a baby (no last name) on space 3 ; Marker: "Ludwig Sieker /1877" Also on the lot I have one Baby Siecker (aka Sieker) buried on the lot on an unknown date. I found this birth record (one day before burial of Carl Ludwig) on the Manitowoc site: Ludwig W Sieker, b: 22 Jan 1877, Reel: 0115 Record: 000448 Maybe there were twins, but one was stillborn (I can’t recall if they would have a birth record for a stillborn.). The 1st one was buried in January and the 2nd in March. The 2nd one is not listed in the burial register. Probably the marker should go with the 2nd burial. There are 2 babies on space 3.]
WILLIAM SIEKER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1889: Death of the 3 yr. old son of Charles Siefers(sic) on Wed. evening, 10 Apr. The burial took place on Sun. afternoon in the City Cemetery. (Note: The newspaper has the wrong surname) ******* [bur. 04-14-1889/cause: diptheria and croup] [William Sieker, born April 16, 1886, age 2 years 11 mo., son of Charles & Margar. Sieker, born in Cato]
WILLIAM SIEKER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905: After an illness of many weeks, William Sieker, a well-known and respected resident of our city, died Fri. of heart trouble. Mr. Sieker was born in Germany 60 yrs. ago and lived in our city for many years. He operated a grocery store on Park St. He leaves a widow and 7 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [bur. 10-07-1905/cause: arterio clerosis]
DR. FRANZ SIMON From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: Another one of our old settlers is gone. Dr. Franz Simon, one of the best known and highly regarded citizens of our city, closed his eyes in the final sleep Mon. evening after a long period of infirmity. Franz Simon was born 28 Oct., 81 yrs. ago in Mainz. As a young man he chose to study medicine and attended the Universities of Vienna and Giessen, graduating from the latter. He married in 1849 and left for America that same year. He first settled in New York where he built a fine practice, but in the 50’s responded to the call of the west and in 1855 came to Two Rivers for a few years, then traveled to Pike’s Peak with his wife and child. The Dr. came back in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where he established a successful practice. During the war he served as examining physician for the Examining Commission for Soldiers. With the advance of old age Dr. Simon’s practice began shrinking and for the last 2 yrs. has not left his house….Dr. Simon is survived by his widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Luhmann here, and 2 sons –Dr. Frank Simon in Nebraska and Louis Simon in Philadelphia. Both sons will be here for the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. ********** [bur. 12-15-1904/age 81 yrs./cause: heart failure]
MAGDALENA SIMON I think this is the right place for this photo.
KARL SINGELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: Dr. Huwatschek has written from Manila that Charles Singelman of Manitowoc, whose death had been reported to his parents by the War Dept., had died in hospital there on 17 Jan. (Very light print, so this extract is sketchy) *********** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1900: The casket of Charles Singelmann, whose passing we reported last week, was buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church. Company H of the 2nd Regiment of our State Militia gave him a military funeral and fired a salute over the grave. The young man was a victim of an enemy bullet in the Philippines. Past members of that company, who were veterans of the Spanish War, accompanied the casket and were followed by many residents of our city. The fallen soldier was the only son of his parents. He joined up at age 18, without his parents’ knowledge, while he was working in Lancaster, PA. He received his fatal wounds toward the end of last year.
FRANK SIXTA, SR. From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1905: One of our well-known and admired fellow citizens, Frank Sixta, was called by the angel of death on Sun. Mr. Sixta, who for many years operated a wine business on York St., had suffered with rheumatism for a long time…. Several years ago he sought a cure in a Milwaukee hospital, where the pain was lessened, but recently he became lame again. This lameness left him helpless for the last 4 years…. Mr. Sixta was born 30 April 1837 in the vicinity of Prague, Bohemia. In 1862 he married Miss Anna Kolinsky, his now surviving widow, and they came to America in 1867. Settling in Manitowoc he established a wine business which he enlarged until the beginning of his illness. He was well regarded here by his fellow citizens and enjoyed wide popularity for his warm heart and open hand…. Mr. Sixta is survived by his widow and 4 sons, the eldest of whom is Dr. Louis H. Sixta in Schuyler, Nebraska, and the other 3 – Frank R., Edward W., and Emil C. live here, all working in the wine business of the deceased. In addition he is survived by 2 brothers and a sister back in his Bohemian birthplace. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon with an extraordinarily large number of mourners at the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 06-19-1905/age 68 yrs./cause: rheumatism]
CHARLES SKALIVODA From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901: Death in a local hospital on Thurs. last week of 27-yr. old Charles Skalivoda of consumption. The deceased was a stranger in our city. His parents live in Denver, Colorado.
JOHN SKALIVODA From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904: Wed. evening at 9:30, John Skalivoda ended his life with a gun shot. Skalivoda had lived here several years and fought in the Spanish- American War in Company H. Following his return, he worked for Wm. Rahr’s Sons Co. He was 32 and unmarried. His body was found in a sitting position in a stall at Anton Wilda’s, with a pistol he had used lying at his feet. A coroner’s inquest will be held tomorrow.
ANNA SKARDA From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904: Death Fri. of 55-yr. old Miss Anna Skarda of an abdominal illness at the home of her brother, M. Skarda, a well-known tavern keeper here. In addition to her brother she is survived by a sister. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ********* [bur. 04-22-1904/cause: peritonitis]
FRANK SKARDA From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891: Death on Fri. of last week of the 1 mo. old child of Matthias Skarda. Burial took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
THOM SKEEN Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 40, January 18, 1872, Page 4 Column 6 Sad Accident.-- On the afternoon of Jan. 17th, 1872, the eldest son of Mr. Thos. Skeen, about 19 months old, drank a cup of lye that was standing on a table in the room. The little sufferer lived until the next morning. The father is absent and the mother was sick at the time of the accident.
FRANK W. SKUBAL Frank W. Skubal, retired farmer died early today at the home of his daughter Mrs. Anton Fictum 925 North 22nd street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Watawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Skubal was born in Bohemia in 1856 and when a boy of seven accompanied his parents to the United States. The family settled on a farm in Franklin, Kewaunee county. Forty five years ago he married Miss Mary Janda, and they located on a farm. Seven years ago they moved to this city, to reside with their daughter. Mrs. Skubal died in May, 1937. Survivors beside Mrs. Fictum include a son Julius, Route 3, Luxemburg, Wis. two sisters, Mrs. Frank Zahorik, city, Mrs. Frank Nemetz, Sheboygan, and seven grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of the service Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times July 21, 1938
JULIUS SKUBAL Julius Skubal, 69, of Rt. 3, Luxemburg, died Saturday morning following a heart attack while doing chores on his farm. Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville the Rev. Rudolph Kerch officiating. The burial site win be announced later. Mr. Skubal was born April 12, 1896, in the Zanders area, son of the late Frank and Mary Janda Skubal. He married Anna Cisler, at Stangelville, April 10, 1922. They resided at Manitowoc until moving to their farm home 29 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Lester of Rt. 2, Denmark, Allen of Mishicot and Vernon of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Monday at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the parish Rosary will be recited, at 8 p. m. and by the Holy Name Society at 8:30 p. m. May 8, 1965
MARY SKUBAL Mrs. Frank Skubal, 65, nee Mary Janda, 925 North 22nd street, died at her home last night following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 7:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at eight o'clock from the Holy Innocents Church, the Rev. B.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Skubal was born in the town of Mishicot in 1872. She was married 45 years ago to Frank Skubal. The couple lived on a farm in Kewaunee county until 5 years ago, when they retired and moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include the husband; a son, Julius of Stangelville; a daughter, Mrs. Anton Fictum of Manitowoc; a brother, Wenzel Janda of the town of Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Klemish of Norman; and 7 grandchildren. The body will lie at the funeral home from Wednesday evening until the time of the services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times May 4, 1937
WENCEL SLADKY From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903: (Detailed chronicle of the suicide by hanging of WENZEL SLADKY in the shed behind his York St. residence. About 40, he leaves a wife and 3 children.) Note: This was probably written up in all the local newspapers.
GIDEON SLYE From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900: Gideon Siye(sic) died Mon. of a heart attack. He had been born in New York on 24 Apr. 1817 and came to Branch in our county in 1850, then residing in Manitowoc since 1880. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ************ [Burial register & lot book say Gilern - born in New York - age 83 years, 9 months - cause of death: old age]
MRS. GEORGE SLYE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891: Death on Mon. evening of Mrs. Sly, mother-in-law of the well-known local businessman John Plumb, in her home. She was going downstairs and suffered a fall, dying shortly thereafter of her injuries.
FRED SMALL From Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902: Consumption took the life Tues. of 39-yr. old Frederick J. Small who resides on North 12th St. He leaves his widow and a child. His funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
CHARLES FREMONT SMALLEY From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901: Death Mon. here of typhus, following a long illness, of Charles Fremont Smalley, President and Director of the Smalley Manufacturing Co. Mr. Smalley was born 19 Dec. 1856 in Sheboygan Co., but soon thereafter came as a child with his parents to Milwaukee. In 1881 he was Secretary and in 1898 elected President of the Smalley Manufacturing Co. He is survived by a widow and one son. ******* [cause: typhoid fever]
CLARENCE C. SMALLEY From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1903: Clarence C. Smalley, a well-known resident of our city, died Tues. evening about 6 p.m. from a heart attack while he was at work in the machine shop of the Manitowoc Machine Co. Mr. Smalley had been concerned about his heart for quite sometime, but no one anticipated that his death was imminent, therefore his wife was away on a visit to her sister in Chicago. The deceased was born here in Manitowoc 53 yrs. ago and has always lived here. He was considered one of the best machinists in that company. He developed some significant inventions in the farm machinery line, applying use of the patents in the factory. A widow and 3 children mourn his early death. The arrangements for the funeral have not been set.
CLARENCE HERMOGENE SMALLEY From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1908: Death Friday in Kansas City, Missouri, of Mr. Hermogene Smalley following an operation he underwent on 10 November. He was the son of a former local resident who is now living in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, Mr. Herschell Smalley. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 05 July 1870, and leaves a widow and 3 children. The body was brought here and buried Monday in the city cemetery.
REUBEN D. SMART At the Gates of Death Postmaster Smart, of Manitowoc, Has No Chance of Recovery Manitowoc, Wis., June 5.- For the past two days Judge Reuben D. Smart, of this city, has been very low, and his death has been expected to occur at any moment. He had one of his legs amputated some time ago by an Oshkosh surgeon, and remained there under treatment for some time. When he came home he was doing well and seemed to be in a fair way of ultimate health. Judge Smart was recently appointed postmaster of this city by President Harrison. He filled the office of deputy collector of internal revenue for several years, and was afterwards county judge. He has always been one of the republican leaders of the county and was quite prominent in politics, usually being delegate to the conventions of the party. Milwaukee Daily Journal, June 05, 1890, col D
EMMA SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1897: Too late for our last issue, we report the death of Mrs. Fred. Schmidt of Chicago, daughter of Fritz Schimmelpfennig of Manitowoc, by means of ingesting carbolic acid. The body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery.
ESTHER A. SMITH [Esther P. Mrs. Smith ]/1829-1912 MANITOWOC DAILY HERALD 05-17-1912 MRS P SMITH RESIDENT HERE SINCE '42 DEAD - OVERCOME WHILE WORKING IN YARD, DEATH IN FEW MINUTES - WIDOW OF LATE PERRY P SMITH Death came to Mrs. Esther A Smith widow of the late P.P. Smith and one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc, almost without warning late Thursday afternoon when, while working in the garden Mrs. Smith was overcome and died within a few minutes. News of the death of Mrs. Smith was received with deep regret by many friends, especially among the ever lessening munber of those who were pioneer settlers. Mrs. Smith, who resided on North Ninth street, had appeared in her usual health and had been working about the yard and garden planting flowers during the afternoon, and was overcome while at her work. She was able to make her way to the house where a delivery boy carrying a package to the house found her and at her request summoned neighbors and and called a physician. Mrs Dolphin, who hastened to the home, found Mrs. Smith all but unconscious and realizing that the end was near summoned others. Mrs. Smith could not be revived and when a phsyician reached the home was breating her last. A resident of the city since 1842, Mrs. Smith was probably the oldest pioneer settler of her sex in the county and despite her eighty two years was alert and active up to the day of her death, attending to many of her own business affairs and visiting with friends daily. Though not strong, Mrs. Smith seemed to enjoy excellent health and the news of her death was a surprise and shock. A pathetic thing in connection with the death of Mrs. Smith is the absence of her three sons, two of whom will not be able to reach here for the funeral, one being in Europe and another in South America. ESTER ALMIRA CHAMPLIN Ester Almira was the daughter of Hiram Clyde Champlin and Almira Boardman of Middlebury, Vermont, in which city Mrs. Smith was born on January 29th, 1830; thus being at the time of her death aged 82 years, 3 months and 17 days. The Champlin family consisting of father, mother and five children, came to Manitowoc in September 1842 and made it their permanent home. The father Hiram Champlin died a few years after his arrival but the widow and family remained. Ester Almira Champlin was married on January 8th, 1848 to Perry P Smith and enterprising and active young business man of the little village. It was he who built the first vessel consutructed in Manitowoc, a little schooner called the Convoy. He was engaged in lumbering,merchandising and in buying and selling real estate. In all his various business affairs, Mrs. Smith was an efficient helper and active assistant to her husband and they were prosperous. In the very height of his useful and successful business life Mr. Smith was stricken with blindness, at first partial and then total. This occurence which would have discouraged many a weaker person,only served to develop in Mrs. Smith a splendid and remarkable character.Thenceforward her whole life was devoted to her husband. She was his business manager for a long time. She spent long hours in reading to him and discussing the prominent events of the period. Her mind naturally keen and apt to learn was developed by this discipline until she became one of the brightest and best informed women in the city. Her memory was remarkably retentive even to her last day and her knowledge of early events and noted personages of pioneer days made her conversation at all times interesting and instructive. She was graceful in form and feature even after she passed her fourscore years. Her manner was genial and pleasing, her heart warm and she clung with the fondest affection to the surviving friends of her early days. In all her busy life, her home, husband, and children were her chief care she became the grand and attractive waman she was through her efforts for them. She is survived by her three sons and their families, Hiram Champlin Smith the oldest is a retired business man and capitalist of San Francisco California. Alonzo R Smith is a prosperous dry goods merchant in New York City. He and his wife are expected to reach here on saturday which time funeral arrangements will be decided. Ira P Smith, the youngest son is a prosperous lumberman in South America, being located at Curityba, Brazil. Mrs. Smith is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Laura Morse, who is now the sole survivor of the old pioneer Champlin family. The passing of Ester Almira Smith closes a long and interesting chapter in the early history of Manitowoc. *********** [bur. 05-21-1912/cause: hemorrhage]
HIRAM JAMES SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1904: Death Thurs. afternoon from stomach cancer of Hiram Smith, a well-known resident of our city who has served on the city police force for the past 16 yrs. He had suffered from this affliction for a long time when his condition was aggravated by injuries he suffered a few weeks ago when he slipped on a carelessly discarded banana peel and fell with all his weight onto the sidewalk. The deceased, who came to Manitowoc about 20 yrs. ago, was 55 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
JOHN SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901: John Smith, a ships carpenter employed on the steamship "City of Naples" died on the ship this morning of a heart attack.
KATHARINE SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1900: Death Sat. morning of 71-yr. old Mrs. Catharine Smith at the old Ava Smith farm on the Neshoto Road. The deceased was born in Baden and came to Manitowoc County in the ‘40’s, belonging among the very first to settle here. Her husband preceded her in death in 1891. She leaves 5 grown children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
PERRY SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1906: Death last week in Kansas City, Missouri, of Perry Smith, a former resident of Manitowoc. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery under the auspices of the local Lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
PERRY P. SMITH From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1906 83-year old Perry P. Smith died on Wednesday, shortly after noon, quietly and peacefully in the family home on North 6th Street. He was one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc, and since his youth has observed the growth of the city from its small beginnings to its present size. The deceased was born 15 February in Victor, N.Y., and went to Chicago in 1837 where he lived for a year. On 17 July 1837 he came to Manitowoc with his brother-in-law Benjamin Jones and family and has lived here ever since. He has always had a share in the growth and welfare of the city. He had the misfortune of losing his sight in 1853 and for many years was able to negotiate the streets of the city in amazing independence without any help. His sorrowing survivors include his wife and 3 sons – Hiram C. of San Francisco and presently in Venezuela, Alonzo R. of St. Louis, and Ira of Los Angeles. The latter two were present at their father’s death bed. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the funeral home. ******** [bur. 01-25-1906/cause: old age]
ANNA SMOKE From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1895: Sudden illness, at the Union Station in Milwaukee last Wed., of Mrs. Anna Smoke, widow of the late David Smoke. She was carried to the railroad hotel where she shortly died. Mrs. Smoke had gone to Chicago to visit her sister and was at the station to begin a return journey to Manitowoc. She was 69 yrs. of age and leaves one son and several daughters, all residents of Milwaukee. The casket was brought here and, after a funeral Sat. morning at the Catholic Church, was buried in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 08-21-1895/age 69 yrs./cause: fat of the heart]
SETH SMOKE (he's listed as D. Smoke in cem. records, because of dates I think this is him) Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 17 No. 46 Thursday March 2, 1871 Page 1 Column 6 Died. It is our painful duty to-day to announce the death, on last Tuesday evening, of Seth Smoke, the eldest son of Hon. David Smoke, the Harbor Contractor of our city, at the age of 23 years. The young man was taken sick about three weeks ago in Depere, was brought home under severe attack of inflammation of the lungs and grew worse, in spite of every effort for his benefit, until death released him from his sufferings. Seth was kind hearted and generous; the only enemy he had, was himself; he died resigned to his fate. His deeply afflicted family have our sincere sympathy at their irreparable loss.
THERESE SMOKE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906 A telegram from Chicago on Monday reported the death there of THERESE SMOKE, a daughter of long-time and well-known local resident DAVID SMOKE. She was 47. The deceased is survived by 4 brothers and a sister. The body was brought here for burial yesterday morning.
ANTON SOCHER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1875: Death of Anton Socher on Friday of last week (12 Nov.), after a short illness. He was an elderly early settler of this city.
KURT C. SOHRWEIDE From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909: Death Thursday last week of a little daughter(sic) of the Emil Sohrweide family here. The funeral was Saturday afternoon. (Note: Apparently the newspaper incorrectly identified the child as a daughter)
MILTON J. SOHRWEIDE From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907: A 3-year old child of Emil Sohrweide died recently after a short illness. [Note: The marker does say 1908, but that’s incorrect. The marker is on the space with the 1907 burial/from cem. records]
CHRIST SOLBERG From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: Charles Solberg, a former resident of Manitowoc, died Wed. last week at age 84 in Chicago where he had been living with his daughter for several years. The body was brought here for burial.
NELSON SOLBERG From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1901: Death on Wed. evening last week of Nelson Solberg in the local mental facility. The funeral was held Fri.
KAREN SOLVESON From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death in Sturgeon Bay Fri. of former local resident Mrs. Karen Salverson at age 86 of old age debility. Her body was brought here Sun. and buried in the city cemetery.
LYDIA SONSTHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905: Mrs. Bjorn Sonsthagen died unexpectedly Thurs. last week from heart trouble following an earlier illness which had confined her to Holy Family Hospital for 6 weeks. The deceased, a daughter of our well-known local resident Henry Vits, was improving after release from the hospital and was staying with her parents. She appeared to be well on the way to recovery and had paid another visit to the hospital on Wed. That evening she felt ill, spent a sleepless night and died Thurs. morning at 5 a.m. Mrs. Sonsthagen was born 22 June 1875 here in Manitowoc and was married in 1900. In addition to her husband she leaves her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ****** From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905: As Henry Vits returned Sun. afternoon from the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Sonsthagen, he received a telegram that his sister, Mrs. Meyer, was on her deathbed at her home in Bayleville, Kansas. Mr. Vits left Mon. morning on the long road to Kansas.
FRANK C. SORGE From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1897: Death on Mon. of Frank C. Sorge, Sr. of Manitowoc, from a heart attack. He was born 04 May 1837 in Saxony and came to Manitowoc in 1858 where he established a wagon factory which still operates under the name of “Sorge Wagon Co.”. He leaves 3 sons, 2 of whom operate the above mentioned wagon company, whereas the 3rd is employed in St. Louis. A daughter also survives, Mrs. Ottelien in Reedsville. The funeral took place yesterday at the city cemetery.
LORRAINE SPATCHEK Lorraine Spatchek, age 86, of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Tuesday morning, April 1, 2008, at her residence. Lorraine was born on Dec. 9, 1921, in Chilton. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ida (Behlow) Peik. In past years, Lorraine had been employed with White House Milk Company, Penguin Restaurant and Bud Willman's Restaurant. On Feb. 21, 1939, she married Arnold S. Spatchek in Hilbert. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1995. Lorraine was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. For many years she was well known for her Christmas decorating of her home during the Christmas holidays. She loved her family reunions and also doing crafts with her daughter. She is survived by three daughters and four sons-in-law, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces; nephews. Many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arnold on May 10, 1995; one daughter: Mary Jane Sittman on Sept. 14, 2002; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with committal prayers being lead by her son-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 2008 (Survivors edited for privacy)
KENDALL C. SPECHT From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1909: A 4-month old son in the family of Geo. J. Specht here died Tuesday and will be buried this afternoon. ****** (Kendall Claudius Specht/d. 12 Oct. 1909/age 5 mo./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
JOHN SPENCER From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905: Death Sat., of old age debility, of John Spencer, an old settler of our county, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.H. Rand here. The deceased, who was born 11 Apr. 1819 in England, came to America in 1842 and settled in Town Kossuth in 1848. He leaves 5 daughters and a son. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon. ***** [cause: general debility]
VERNON SPENCER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1888 Death of 3 year old Vernon Spencer, son of W. G. Spencer, of the croup. Burial on 22 Jan. in Evergreen Cemetery. ******* [bur. 01-22-1888/age 3 yrs./cause: croup]
EDWARD SPEVACEK Edward Spevacek, 84, of 944 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Spevacek was born June 10, 1886, at Marinette, son of the late Joseph and Mary Krainik Spevacek. He came to Manitowoc with his parents as a young boy where he attended schools. Following his schooling he went to Green Bay where he was employed by the Green Bay Gas Co. as a pipefitter. He married Amanda Kitzerow Sept. 10, 1910, at Green Bay. Later he returned to Manitowoc and was employed at the Wisconsin Fuel and Light Co. for a number of years. In 1921, he went to work for the Portland Cement Co. as a millwright and worked there until his retirement in 1951. Mr. Spevacek was a member of the Golden Agers of Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1957. Survivors include a son, Clifford, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Eskridge of Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche Anderson of Woodstock, Ill.; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, seven sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 29, 1970 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EMMA SPEVACEK Miss Emma Spevacek, 86, formerly of 1113 New York Ave, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been residing the past 10 months at St. Mary Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Spevacek was born Nov. 29, 1879, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Krainik Spevacek. She did housework most of her life. Survivors include two brothers, Edward and Harold, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Eskridge and Mrs. Henry Neideffer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Chris Anderson, of Woodstock, Ill., and nieces and nephews. Six sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 30, 1966 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARY SPEVACEK Mrs. Mary Spevacek, 84, of 722 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Spevacek, nee Mary Mleziva, was born Sept. 8, 1887, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Vodwaska Mleziva. She was married to Anton J. Spevacek Oct. 21, 1908, at Cooperstown. The couple resided in Milwaukee until 1969, coming to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, a son, Eugene, a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Eleanor) Franke, and a brother, Frank, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Caroline Neurnberg, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 26, 1972 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HAROLD SPEVACHEK Harold Spevachek, 73, of 927 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Spevachek was born July 17, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mary Krainik Spevacek. He attended local schools, worked at the old boiler factory and Braunel Plumbing Co., before working for the Soo Line Railroad, which lasted a half century. He was freight house foreman and later switchman. He married Ida Marks Jan. 24. 1921, at Janesville, and the couple returned to Manitowoc to live. He retired in 1957. Survivors include the wife, a daughter, Mrs. J. R. (Alice) Jens, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Julia Eskridge and Mrs. Rose Neideffer, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche Anderson, of Woodstock, Ill., a brother, Edward, of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter, six sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 18, 1969 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDGAR SPIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906: A small child of Henry Spiegel here died Friday last week and was buried Thursday. (Note from cem. office: Edgar was born in Mishicot and is buried on the William Spiegel lot.)
ERNESTINE MARY LOUISE SPIEGEL Name: Spiegel, Ernestine Mary Louise D.: 3/22/1870 B.: 2/28/1870 Reg. D.: 3/15/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 2 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. M. H. Quehl Spouse: F.: Christian Spiegel M.: Louise Dahlstein Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.72 ************ (Note: The d. date on this record is in error. Ernestine was b. 2/28/1870 and lived for 2 days. This would make her d. date 3/2/1870.)
WILHELM SPIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1888 Death of shoemaker Wilhelm Spiegel, age 29, last Fri. of tuberculosis. Burial took place Mon., 23 Jan. at Evergreen Cemetery. Note: Death date would be Jan. 20, 1888
CARL SPIERING From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903: Death Tues., after a long illness, of 76-yr. old Carl Spiering. The deceased came here several years ago from Hillsboro, So. Dakota, but has lived a secluded life since his illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the local post of the G.A.R. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
LOUISE SPIERING From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: Death Friday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital of Miss Louise Spierung, assistant librarian in the local library, as a result of a sudden stroke she suffered recently. The deceased, who was 32, is survived by her sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. [bur. 11-10-1908/cause:nephritis]
ANNA AUGUSTA SPINDLER From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1897: On Tues. afternoon the telegraph news reached here that Mrs. Anna Spindler, wife of Charles E. Spindler, died in Chicago. Mrs. Spindler, who had enjoyed excellent health, became ill a short while ago and was told that the illness could be stopped by undergoing a dangerous operation. The operation was performed a few days ago in Chicago and Mon. evening Mr. Spindler returned here convinced that all was well and the outcome good. A few hours later, Mr. Spindler was reached by telephone and told to return to Chicago because her condition had worsened. Naturally he traveled there immediately but had to report the death of his wife on Tuesday. The deceased, who married her husband in Germany, where Mr. Spindler has a business, reached the age of 38 yrs. and leaves 2 children - ages 15 and 12. Her body was brought here yesterday afternoon and will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery. ****** [cause: acute peritonitis]
EMMA SPINDLER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1881: Death of 22 year old Mrs. Emma Spindler, on 24 Jan. She was the daughter of Balentine Goetzler and was married only 16 months ago to Mr. Spindler of Chicago. Burial will take place at 2pm today. (long article)
WALTER E. SPINDLER Walter E. Spindler, Head of Aluminum Specialty Co., Dead Active in Industrial Life of Manitowoc Manitowoc—Walter E. Spindler, 65, president and general manager of Aluminum Specialty Company, and active in the industrial life of Manitowoc for more than 40 years, died Friday morning at the home, 1210 Lake Street. Mr. Spindler submitted to a serious operation a few weeks ago in a Milwaukee hospital and rallied after returning to his home, but the past week his condition grew critical. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht funeral home, North Water street. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the ST. James church will officiate and internment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Mr. Spindler was born in this city in 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Spindler. He attended the second ward school and later enrolled at the Shattuck military school at Fairbault, Minn., from which he was graduated. He attended the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and returned to Manitowoc to engage in a business career. He was one of the founders of the Northern Wisconsin Produce Company. After severing his connection with that firm he acquired a controlling interest in the Aluminum Specialty company and became president and general manager. He embarked on an expansion program which resulted in construction of a second plant at Chilton, built in 1919 and placed in operation the following year. Mr. Spindler was vice president of the Spindler company, Manitowoc, and a director of Barnhardt Brothers and Spindler, Chicago type manufacturers, of which his father was one of the founders. His affiliations included membership in the National Association of Manufacturers, the Aluminumware association and the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. Only last June Mr. Spindler was specially honored by the Wisconsin Encampment of Veterans of Foreign Wars, which met this year in the city. He was cited as an outstanding citizen and a contributor to the industrial expansion of Manitowoc and Chilton. In 1914 Mr. Spindler married Miss Martha Rahr, only daughter of the late Mayor and Mrs. William Rahr. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. John Torrison of this city; brother Edwin C., and sister, Mrs. John G. Johnson, both of this city, and three grand children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. —Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, July 20, 1951, Vol. 54—No. 231 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
AUGUST SPINKE From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1891: Death on Wed., after a long illness, of August Spinke, stepson of Fritz Brose of Manitowoc. The young man was in his 20’s and died of consumption. Burial will take place tomorrow morning.
HEINRICH CARL THEO. SPINKE Name: Spinker, Heinrich Carl Theo. D.: 4/5/1876) B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1876 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 13 Yrs. - 6 Mo. - 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.210
WILLIAM SPINKE From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1900: Death Wed. last week after a long illness of 40-yr. old Wilhelm Spinke. He is survived by his sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and a sister.
KATE SPINKER From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909: Death here Thursday last week in Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. J. Spinke of Green Bay. Her funeral was held Saturday at the city cemetery.
MARY SPINKER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death Sun. morning of Mrs. Hermann Spinke(sic) of a heart attack while she was entirely alone in her home. Although the deceased has had a heart weakness for some time, no one anticipated that she would be taken so quickly. Mr. Spinke left the house Sun. morning on an errand and when he came home after mid-day found his wife dead on the floor. Mrs. Spinke was born here 18 Jan. 1870. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother and by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday.
HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, WI Tuesday, October 30, 1906 Death Takes Herman Spoentgen Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose life covered a span of 75 years, died early today at his home on So. Twelfth street; his death being due to an illness of some length. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago and ten children five sons and five daughters, survive. Mr. Spoentgen came here early in life and was well and favorably known. Of late years he had lived a retired life. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the German Reformed Church." ******* Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Newspaper, Published 1898-1909., Oct 1906. DEATH CAUSES ACCIDENT Son Breaks Arm in Answering Summons to Aged Father's Deathbed. HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR, IS DEAD Appendicits the Cause - Second Attack in Two Weeks - Was Seventy-Five Years of Age and Leaves large family - Accident May Restore Use of Arm Crippled by Rheumatism. In going to answer the summons to his father's deathbed John Spoentgen slipped and fell when just outside of the door of his home. In falling he struck his right arm and broke it between the wrist and shoulder. It was shortly after 4 o'clock this morning when members of the family at the home on South Twelfth Street called up Frank Mosher and asked him to go next door to call John Spoentgen to the phone and to tell him that his father was dead. Mr. Spoentgen dressed hurriedly and putting on a pair of slippers he started to answer the summons. He had taken one step outside of the door when he slipped on the ice that had formed on the porch and sustained the injury. He returned to the house and Dr. W.G. Kemper was called to attend the injury. The cords in the arm are badly torn but this may be fortunate as Mr. Spoentgen had lost the full use of the arm through a severe case of rheumatishm. The cords may now heal and again allow him the full use of the arm. Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose death summons was responsible for the accident, has been a resident of this city for almost half a century. He was born in Germany, Oct. 6, 1831 and with his wife and two children he came to this city, to live in 1861, thirty years later. For many years the family has lived at 920 South Twelfth street. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago. The deceased has been ill since last Saturday when he was taken with a severe case of appendicitis. He had one previous attack having been ill for a short time, two weeks ago. ....... Note: Page torn off here, not known if there is any further info but it looks as though it went on a little more.." copy of article in collection not identified. Other articles with it were from the Manitowoc Citizen and will place it here until proven otherwise. KJHS. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: On Tuesday morning appendicitis took the life of Herman Spoentgen, a wellknown and respected resident of our city. The deceased was born 06 October 1831 in Isyum, Kreis Geldern, Bezirk Düsseldorf, came to America in 1861 and settled here, where he has been ever since. His wife preceded him in death about 4 years ago. He is survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the German Reformed Church.
MARIE C. SPOENTGEN Taken from the Manitowoc Citizen 7 August 1902: After a lingering illness from a complication of diseases lasting nearly eight months Mrs. Herman Spoentgen passed peacefully away at 6 o'clock Sunday morning at her home 918 South 12th st. Although the end came not unexpectedly it was somewhat of a surprise to her husband and children as on Saturday she was outside enjoying the fresh air and appearing to be in fair health. The deceased was 66 years of age, being born in Germany in 1836 her maiden name being Maria Christina. She was married in 1856 and removed with her husband to Manitowoc in 1861 where she has since resided. Besides a husband, ten children five sons and five daughters survive. They are: Mrs. James Damey, Miss Minnie Spoentgen, Ernst and George of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess of Cleveland Ohio, Helen, Mrs. Maria Hess, Herman, Henry and John of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the deceased on South Twelfth street Rev. Zenk of the German Reformed church officiating. *********** This was from the 7 Aug 1902 Manitowoc Post and was translated by George Spoentgen "In her home of many years on South 12th Street, on Sunday morning, Mrs. H. Spöntgen, age 66, submitted gently to death's slumber following a general infirmity since December. The deceased was born January 3, 1836 in Koch (Goch), Rhine-Prussia and married in 1857. In 1861 the pair emigrated to America and established themsleves here in Manitowoc. Ten children who are still living, resulted from the marriage. They are: Mrs. James Damen, (sic), Miss Minnie, Ernest and George Spöntgen in Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess in Cleveland, O., Mrs. Marie Hess, Heinrich, Herman, John and Miss Helene Spöntgen who live here. The funeral followed by internment at the Evergreen Cemetery will be on Tuesday afternoon with the Reverend Mr. Zenk presiding. She was an affectionate wife and mother with tender, loving care and was cordial to everyone. (Something about honors or "in memory of") (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********** From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: Following a long illness Mrs. Hermann Spoentgen died Sun. She was born 03 Jan. 1836 in the Prussian Rhineland and was married to her now surviving husband in 1856. The family came to America in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Spoentgen is survived by 10 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
EDWARD C. SPORER Edward C. Sporer, 74, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur C. Senn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Sporer was born Feb. 8, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Anna Pilger Sporer. He attended Manitowoc Schools. He married Leona Freund June 30, 1921, in the Town of Eaton. She preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1959. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker and was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until 1967, when he retired. He married Mary Stanley Nov. 12, 1960, at Manitowoc. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Carpenters Union Local No. 849 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife and three grandchildren. A son, Raphael, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter Thurs., Feb. 13, 1975 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
PHILLIS SPRINGSTUBE Phyllis Frieda Springstube, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2007 of cancer, at a local nursing home. She was born Sept. 17, 1930 to the late August and Linda (Lukow) Springstube. Phyllis was employed at Aspiro for many years. Phyllis enjoyed puzzles, watching westerns on TV and nature, especially flowers, birds, horses and their colts in the spring. (survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents August Springstube, Linda (Lukow) Hatten; two brothers, August and Milton Springstube. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. with Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family would like to express a special thank you to Brown County Human Services for their support throughout the years.
