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.
CHARLES ANTON SOLVESON Charles Solveson, age 73 years, of Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 6, 1940, father of Mrs. Clarence J. Primm of Oak Park, Ill., brother of Mrs. Mollie Brynoldson of Chicago, and Henry Solveson of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, Wis. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: November 08, 1940 ******** [d. 11-06-1940/age 72 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis arterio sclerosis/ bur. on Peter Christenson lot]
EMMA SOLVESON SALVASON(sic), Miss Emma-Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amund Salvason died Tuesday night at Sturgeon Bay. Born here in 1855 and left here to locate in Chicago in 1880. Removed to Sturgeon Bay in 1931 with her sister, Mrs. Ida M. Johnson who survives her. Remains to be brought here Saturday afternoon with sevices at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel in Evergreen cemetery. Interment in family lot. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 18, 1933 P. 13 ********* Miss Emma Salvason(sic) Dies At Sturgeon Bay News has been received here of the death Tuesday night at Sturgeon Bay of Miss Emma Salvason, aged 78 years. She was born and brought up here but left Manitowoc in 1880. The remains will arrive here on Saturday and services will be held at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel in Evergreen cemetery with interment in the family lot. The deceased, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amund Salvason, who came here in 1847, was born here in 1855. In 1880 she left here to locate at Chicago. There she remained until 1931 when she went to Sturgeon Bay with her sister, Mrs. Ida M. Johnson. She was ill five weeks. The sister is the only survivor. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 18, 1933 P. 9 ******** [bur. 05-19-1933/died at Sturgeon Bay, WI/cause: carcinoma sigmoid colon/bur. on Kora Salverson lot]
KAREN SOLVESON THRO' VALLEY OF DEATH - SALVERSON(sic) Life's journey came to an end for Mrs. Karen Salverson, at one time a widely known resident of this city at Sturgeon Bay this morning a message to friends here conveying the sad intelligence. Death occurred at the home of her son-in-law Capt. E.N. Anderson and was due to general debility. Mrs. Salverson came here with her husband in 1840 and continued to reside here for nearly half a century. She was 86 years of age at the time of the final summons and while it was known that she had been growing very feeble, friends were pained and shocked to learn of her demise. The body will be brought here for burial, arriving on the Goodrich boat Saturday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the home of Andrew Hansen on Buffalo street at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and services will be conducted at the Norwegian Lutheran church at 2:30 by the pastor Rev. Thorson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 20, 1900, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death in Sturgeon Bay Fri. of former local resident Mrs. Karen Salverson(sic) at age 86 of old age debility. Her body was brought here Sun. and buried in the city cemetery. ********* [cause: heart failure-old age]
ANNA M. SONNENBURG Mrs. Anna M. Sonnenburg, 86, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stecker, of Rt 4, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Sonnenburg, nee Anna M. Lutzke, was born April 30, 1890, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmine Luebke Lutzke. She was married to Emil K. Sonnenburg Jan. 28, 1913, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The couple had operated a cheese factory at Cato until Mr. Sonnenburg's death Feb. 9, 1945, when she resided with her daughter. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eugene and Lucille Stecker, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, three grandsons, (private), of Manitowoc and (private), of Sheboygan and a granddaughter, (private), of Cleveland. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday, when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body will lie in state until the time of service Herald Times Reporter, Monday, December 27, 1976 ******** [d. 12-27-1976/age 86 yrs./widow of Emil Sonnenburg] (13 Apr 1890/Dec 1976/SSDI)
EMIL K. SONNENBURG Sonnenburg, 52, Cheese Maker, Dies Suddenly Emil K. Sonnenburg, 52, of 1111 North 18th street, Cato, cheese maker who won scores of awards for high quality cheese at national, state, and county conventions and exhibits, died suddenly this morning at his home. Although making his home in this city the past four years, Mr. Sonnenburg continued to operate the cheese factory in Cato. Although not in good health he continued operations at the factory. His death was due to a sudden heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Imrnanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Sonnenburg was born in Newton in 1892, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sonnenburg. He learned cheesemaking at an early age and was engaged in this business in Liberty and then three ago(?) at Francis Creek, before establishing the Cato Cheese factory in 1919. He started exhibiting at national and state shows and soon the quality of his product won recognition from the judges. His cheese secured top rankings at numerous national dairy shows, notably at Waterloo, Iowa and Portland, Ore. At his Cato factory he produced on a average of nearly 300,00(sic) pounds of cheese a year. Year after year at the state fair in Milwaukee, Sonnenburg's cheese scored among the highest. He has been active for years in the Wisconsin Cheesmakers association and the Manitowoc County Cheesmakers association. Since January, 1941, Mr. Sonnenburg has made his home in this city. In 1913 he married Miss Anna Lutzke. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Stecker, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc: mother, Mrs. Augusta Sonnenburg, of this city; three step-brothers, Walter Sonnenburg of this city, Helmuth and Marvin of Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Martin Hacker of Liberty, Mrs. Ernst Rusch of this city, a step-sister, Mrs. George Dummer. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home, from 10 a.m. Sunday until 10 a.m Monday, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, February 9, 1945 ******* [d. 02-09-1945/age 52 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
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.
ETHEL SORENSON Mrs. Ethel Sorenson, 64, formerly of 711 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for three years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Sorenson, nee Ethel Hansel, was born Nov. 25, 1907, at Medford, Wis., daughter of the late John and Emma Hansel. She was married to Joel Sorenson in 1946 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1959. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post 659. Survivors include two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Frank of Fla. and Ernest and Joseph, of Two Rivers; a sister of Calif.; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two borthers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday until the time of service on Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1972 ********* [03-03-1969 amputated right leg below knee-bur. on Joel Sorenson lot] [d. 04-01-1972/age 64 yrs./widow of Joel Sorenson] (26 Nov 1907/01 Apr 1972/SSDI)
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.
LINDA SORGE Mrs. Arthur E. Sorge, 75, of 508 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Sorge, nee Linda Horstman, was born May 17, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Carolina Michael Horstman. Following graduation from the old West Side High School of Manitowoc she was employed at the Pilot Printing Co. for five years. She was married to Arthur Sorge May 21, 1916, at Manitowoc, residing at Manitowoc. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Lois Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Warren A. and William R., of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Allan (Carmen) Bentley, of Milwaukee, nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 16, 1974 P. 23 ******* [d. 01-16-1974/age 75 yrs./cremains/wife of Arthur F. Sorge] (b. 17 May 1897/d. Jan. 1974/SSDI)
ROSE M. SORGE Mrs. William R. Sorge, 53, of 3117A Mero St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Sorge, nee Rose M. Lawler, was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Oconto County, daughter of the late Harley Lawler and Anna Vanderbush Lawler. She was married to William Sorge June 5, 1948, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, her mother, Mrs. Anna Lawler, of Two Rivers, five sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four brothers, Robert, Dan, Floyd and John Lawler, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Walter, of Manitowoc, Miss Gladys McKenna, of Two Rivers and Miss Betty and Miss Ruth Lawler, of Two Rivers, and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1972 ******* [d. 10-26-1972/age 53 yrs./wife of William R. Sorge]
FLORENCE SORRELL Mrs. John Sorrell, 38, of 833 North 6th street, wife of the well known hockey player, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of a few days. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Sorrell, nee Florence Einberger, was born Feb. 9, 1905 in the town of Rockland. She graduated with the first class to graduate from Lincoln high school here In 1927 she was married to the hockey star in Canada. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mary; one son, John, Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Einberger of this city; one brother, Clarence of Reedsville; and two sisters, Mrs. Max Pankratz and Mrs. Bernard Pankratz, both of Valders. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o'clock Saturday evening to the time of the services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 26, 1943 P. 2 ******** [d. 08-26-1943/age 38 yrs./cause: peritonitis/wife of John A. Sorrell]
DELPHINE SOUKUP The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Soukup, which was born last Friday, died Saturday. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 13, 1929 P.11 ****** NOTE: In the "Melnik" news section. ****** [cause: atelectasis/died at Gibson, WI]
MICHAEL LEE SPAETH Michael Lee Spaeth, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Spaeth, of 1024 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Southern Wisconsin Colony, Union Grove, where he had been a patient seven months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate at the Mass of Angels and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Michael was born at Manitowoc Aug. 22, 1957. His mother is the former Dolores H. Dupras. Surviving are his parents, a brother (private), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Spaeth, and maternal grandfather, Julius Dupras, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 5, 1965 P.16 ******** [d. 10-04-1965 at Union Grove WI/age 8 yrs./son of Bernard F. and Delores Spaeth]
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)
PETER J. SPEHAR Peter Spehar, 82, of Eagle River, Wis., died Thursday at Eagle River Municipal Hospital. Burial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Michael Koch of St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, will officiate. Mr. Spehar was a former Manitowoc resident and charter member of the Seagulls. Friends may call at Eagle River Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 18, 1972 ******* [d. 08-17-1972 at Eagle River WI/age 81 yrs.] (06 Jan 1891/Aug 1972/SSDI)
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]
SARAH E. SPENCER Mrs. William H. Spencer, 82, (photo) lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday at the homestead farm in Kossuth. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. Victor Nearhoof of the St. Paul's M.E. church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Spencer, nee Sarah Emma Fulton, was born in Kossuth in 1858 and in 1878 was married to William H. Spencer. They took up their residence on the present homestead, the Meadowbrook farm, where Mr. Spencer in addition to operating the farm, helped organize and manage a rural phone line, the Francis Creek bank, practiced as a veterinary, was a school director and town chairman. In December, 1938, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Survivors are the widower; son, William J. Spencer of Saginaw, Mich.; daughter, Mrs. G.W. Hay of Green Bay; and a grandson. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from Tuesday at ? p.m. until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 8, 1940 P.11 ******** [Emma/d. 04-07-1940/age 82 yrs./cause: bronchopneumonia/bur. on W.S. Spencer lot]
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]
WILLIAM SPENCER William H. Spencer, 86, (photo) lifelong resident of Meadowbrook Farm in the town of Kossuth, about eight miles north of Manitowoc, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G.W. Hay, in Green Bay. Mr. Spencer had been with his daughter for several months, going there a short time after Mrs. Spencer's death last spring. The body has been brought to Manitowoc, and funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, the Rev. V.T. Nearhoof of St Paul's Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Spencer, who served in public office as chairman of the town of Kossuth, justice of the peace, school director, director of the State Bank of Francis Creek and president of the Manitowoc and Northern Telephone Company, was a farmer and veterinary surgeon. He helped in the organization of the State Bank of Francis Creek and continued as a director for a number of years. His period of service as town chairman extended over 12 years, and for more than 30 years he was president of the telephone company. Born on the Meadowbrook Farm, he lived there all his life, until going to Green Bay a few months ago. He was born on January 5, 1855. His wife, Sarah Emma Fulton Spencer, was born on a neighboring farm. The couple were married in December, 1878 and continued residence on the Meadowbrook Farm. Mrs. Spencer died in April, 1940. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1928 and their 60th anniversay in 1938. Surviving Mr. Spencer, are one daughter, Mrs. Hay of Green Bay, a son, William J. Spencer of Saginaw, Mich., one grandson and two sisters, Mrs. George T. Fulton of Kaukauna and Mrs. George Albee of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 28, 1941 P.2 ********** [d. 28 Jan. 1941 at Green Bay, WI/age 86 yrs./bur. on W.S. Spencer lot]
AMANDA SPEVACEK Mrs. Edward Spevacek, 68, 0f 944 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Joplin, Mo. She became ill on a return trip by car from California. Mr. and Mrs. Spevacek left the city Labor Day and had traveled in the west and southwest after visiting California. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Amanda Kitzerow was born April 17, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and Ida Bruchert Kitzerow. She came to Manitowoc as a young woman and was engaged in housekeeping. She was married at Green Bay Sept. 11, 1911, to Edward Spevacek. Surviving are the husband, a son, Clifford of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Mathew Dufek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Fred Bergelin of Denmark, Mrs. John Schneider of Hortonville, Wis., Mrs. Elmer Siegel of Fox Grove, Ill, and Mrs. Hans Hansen of Milwaukee; two brother, Walter of Manitowoc and Alfred of Glendale, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat. 21 Sep 1957 ******* [d. 09-20-1957 at Joplin MS/age 68 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Edward Spevacek lot]
CLIFFORD E. SPEVACEK Clifford E. Spevacek, age 85, of 1331 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, February 10, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 19, 1914, in Green Bay, son of the late Edward and Amanda Kitzerow Spevacek. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1932. On June 14, 1941, he married Ethel Brandt at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 58th anniversary in 1999. He was employed with the Railway Express Agency for 11 years and was then employed with Hamilton Industries of Two Rivers for 29 years until his retirement in 1979. Clifford was very active with the tennis programs at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Y.M.C.A. and was a member of the Wisconsin Scale Boaters Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the youth tennis program at the Manitowoc- Two Rivers Y.M.C.A. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, 10 Feb 2000
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)
ELLA SPEVACEK MISS SPEVACHEK(sic) CALLED BY DEATH ILL FOR MONTHS Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spevachek, died at noon today at the family home, 1118 New York avenue. She had been ill for several months past. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 15, 1918 ******** [bur. 08-17-1918/cause: tuberculosis/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]
EMIL SPEVACEK Emil Spevacek, 71, lifelong resident of Manitowoc died Friday afternoon. He had been in failing health several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. A. C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Manitowoc in 1881 and followed the painting trade, retiring in 1945. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, Edward and Harold of Manitowoc; five sisters, Emma and Libby of Manitowoc, Mrs. Julia Eskridge of Burbank, Calif., Mrs. Henry Neideffer and Mrs. Christ Anderson of Woodstock, Ill, Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday Manitowoc Herald-Times, Sat 12 Apr 1952, p. 2 ******* [bur. 04-14-1952/age 71 yrs./bur. on Harold Spevacek lot]
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) ********* [d. 9-30-1966/age 86 yrs/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot] (b. 29 Nov. 1879/d. 15 Sept. 1966/SSDI)
ETHEL L. SPEVACEK Ethel L. Spevacek, age 92, of Manitowoc, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Ethel was born on March 10, 1919 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Ruthmansdorfer) Brandt. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. On June 14, 1941 she married Clifford E. Spevacek at St. Boniface Parsonage. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2000. Ethel was a long time member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the St. Theresa Society. She was an active volunteer doing sewing at Holy Family Convent for over 20 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: Norman and Dorothy Brandt and George Brandt; one sister-in-law: Jean Brandt; and one brother-in-law: Robert Diedrich. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev Dan Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Mon 1 Aug 2011
MARY SPEVACEK (d. 1934) MRS. SPEVACEK RITES MONDAY 81-Year-Old Woman Was In County 77 Years Mrs. Mary Spevacek 81, nee Mary Krainik, 1113 New York Avenue, died here Wednesday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born December 26, 1852 in Bohemia. She came to this country at the age of four years and settled with her parents in the town of Kossuth. About 57 years ago she was marred to Joseph Spevacek, who preceded her in death eight years ago. Survivors include three sons, Harold, Edward and Emil of this city; five daughters, Libby and Emma of Manitowoc, Mrs. Christ Anderson of Woodstock, Ill, Mrs. Frank Eskridge of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Henry Neideffer of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Friday afternoon and evening. It will be taken to the home on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thu 16 Aug 1934, p. 2 ******** [bur. 8-20-1934/age 81 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Joseph Spevacek lot]
MARY SPEVACEK (d. 1972) 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) ********* [wife of Anton Spevacek/bur. on Milton A. Franke lot]
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) ********** [d. 09-18-1969/age 73 yrs.]
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]
CHARLES E. SPINDLER Charles E. Spindler, 59, of 620 Huron St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services wil be accorded Mr. Spindler by the V.F.W. Post No. 659. Mr. Spindler was born Dec. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin C. and Hazel Martin Spindler. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo. and Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., School of Commerce. He entered the armed forces Mar. 31, 1942, serving in the European theater. He was discharged July 22, 1946, with the rank of captain. He married Marie France Grave May 10, 1946, in Paris, France. He had been associated with the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, for some years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973
EDWIN C. SPINDLER LOCAL MAN IS JUROR DRY CASE Charles Mueller, Milwaukee saloon man, the first tried by a federal jury in Wisconsin for violation of the prohibition law, was acquitted Saturday. Mueller was indicted at Milwaukee on eight counts and the jury was out nineteen hours. Edwin C. Spindler of this city was a member of the jury. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 8
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)
HAZEL SPINDLER Mrs. Edwin C. Spindler of 1419 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home. Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is handling funeral arrangements. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, or charities of the donor's choice. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 15, 1972 ******** Hazel Martin Spindler, 85, of 1419 N. Eighth St., Spindler Apartments, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home. Private funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Spindler, nee Hazel Martin, was born Aug. 3, 1886, at Hayward, Wis., daughter of the late James Gray Martin and Mintie Cole Martin. Mr. Martin was employed by the Weyerhauser Lumber Co. In 1890, he founded the Northern Grain Co. of Chicago and Manitowoc. Mrs. Spindler attended the Stickney School in Chicago and was a graduate of Ferry Hall School, Lake Forest, Ill. She moved to Manitowoc with her parents in 1906. She was married to Edwin C. Spindler in 1908. Mr. Spindler was president of the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, and preceded her in death in 1956. Her father was a pioneer in the cherry orchard business in Door County and organized the Martin Orchard Co. in 1910 near Sturgeion Bay, which was reported to be the "world's largest" cherry orchard with more than 60,000 trees. Mr. Martin was mayor of Sturgeon Bay from 1922-1924 and 1926-1934. She was a charter member of the St. James Guild of the St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include three sons, James E., Charles E. and Atty. John M., and a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Jannet) Melson, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. J.F. (Lucille) Pritchard, of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to favorite charities of the donor's choice. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972 ******** [d. 07-15-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Edwin C. Spindler/bur. on Charles Spindler lot] (03 Aug 1886/Jul 1972/SSDI)
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 SPINKE From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: Death Sun. morning of Mrs. Hermann Spinke 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. ******** DIED WHILE ALONE IN HOUSE. Unexpected and Sudden Demise of Mrs. Herman Spinke Sunday. While alone in her home and engaged about the household duties Sunday Mrs. Herman Spinke was stricken by death and expired before assistance reached her. The dead body was found upon the floor by the husband when he returned to the home shortly before noon. Physicians were summoned but life had been extinct for some time and a coroners inquest pro??????? death due to heart failure. Mrs. Spinke had been subject to weakness of the heart for years but was in apparent good health Sunday. Mr. Spinke had left home early in the morning and the sad discovery made upon his return was a terrible shock. Mrs. Spinke was a native of Manitowoc county and was born at Newton Jan. 18, 1870. She was married twelve years ago and had since made this city her home. Although never in robust health, there was nothing in her condition to cause alarm and her sudden demise is a painful shock to friends. Besides a husband, her mother, three sisters and four brothers are left to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held from the late home tomorrow afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 20, 1902 P.1
EMMA SPOENTGEN Word received here today advised of the sudden death at Madison yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Emma Spoentgen, 67, widow of a prominent Manitowoc shoe merchant. Since 1925 Mrs. Spoentgen has resided at 207 North Brook street, Madison. Not in the best of health since last October, Mrs. Spoentgen was stricken with a heart attack yesterday. The body is to brought to Manitowoc for burial. Time of funeral is indefinite. A son, Hugo, who is traveling in the southern states, has not been located. Radio messages are being broadcast in an effort to advise him of the death of his mother. Mrs. Sponetgen, nee Emma Kiel, only daughter of the late Henry and Flora Kiel, Kossuth, was born in that town in 1870. She was married to Herman Spentgen in 1904. For years Mr. Spoentgen conducted a shoe store on Washington street. He died in 1922. Three years later Mrs. Spoentgen moved to Madison. Survivors are two sons, Richard and Hugo, Madison; a brother, Richard Kiel of Shorewood Wis.; and two grandchildren. It was announced this afternoon the body of Mrs. Spoentgen would arrive from Madison on the Limited train Sunday evening. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 28, 1938 P.2 ********* [bur. 01-31-1938/d. at Madison, WI/cause: coronary embolism chr. myocarditis/bur. on Herman Spoentgen lot]
HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR. (d. 1906) 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. ******** [bur. 11-02-1906/age 75 yrs/cause: appendicitis]
HERMAN SPOENTGEN (d. 1923) DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city, which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning, was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a surprise. Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving, planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago. He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today. Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble. Born in city in 1866 Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56 years of age and during practically all of his life has resided here. He received his education in the local schools and was later connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was a member of the Travlers' Protective association. Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel, who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers, Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs. Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also survive. Had Host of Friends Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends please omit flowers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1 ******** [bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]
LYDIA SPOENTGEN Mrs. Lydia Spoentgen, 77, widow of Henry Spoentgen, prominent Manitowoc shoe merchant, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at the home, 917 Jay street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Reformed church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Spoentgen, nee Lydia Gaterman, was born in Newton in 1867 and in 1894 was married to Henry Spoentgen, who operated a shoe store on Washington street for many years. He died in 1931. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lyman L. Riley of Winneconnie, Wis.; son Reuben, of this city; two brothers, William, of this city, the Rev. John Gaterman of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Henry Kielsmeier, of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 2 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2 ******** [d. 01-02-1945/age 77 yrs./cause: heart disease/widow of Henry Spoentgen]
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. ******** [bur. 08-04-1902/cause: cirr. of the liver]
ANNA SPORER (d. 1928) WOMAN DEAD ON EVE ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Anna Spohrer(sic) Dies this Afternoon At Family Home On the eve of her forty-third wedding anniversary, Mrs. Anna Spohrer, 68, wife of Joseph Spohrer, 736 North Seventh street, died at 1:30 pm today at the family residence. She had been in poor health for a number of weeks. The deceased was born in Kellnersville and her maiden name was Anna Ribachek. She was married to Joseph Spohrer 43 years ago Nov. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Spohrer have resided in Manitowoc for the last 12 years. Besides her widower, she leaves a son, Otto of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Peter Fleigle of Chicago; her 87 year old mother, Mrs. Mary Ribachek of this city; two brothers, Frank and George Ribachek of this city and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Kloida, Mrs. Rose Hunt, Mrs. Julia Knight and Kate Ribachek, all of this city. Four grandchildren survive. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon. The body was removed to the Wattawa chapel. Manitowoc Times, Friday, November 02, 1928, Page 4 ******** [bur. 11-5-1928/age 67 yrs/cause: heart disease/bur. on Joseph Sporer lot]
ANNA SPORER (d. 1938) Mrs. Thomas Sporer, 65, of 702 Huron street, died early today at the home. She had been seriously ill for some time. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. William Grace officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Sporer, near (sic) Anna Stodola, was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county, in 1872. Forty-five years ago she came to this city and in 1895 was married to Thomas Sporer, carpenter contractor. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Gould, Honolulu, Hawaii, Evelyn, city; son, Harold, Racine; two brothers, John and Joseph Stangelville; sister, Mrs. Mary Allger, city; and one grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. The altar society of the Sacred Heart church, of which Mrs. Sporer was a member, will meet at the funeral home Thursday evening to pray the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1938 P.2 ******* [bur. 02-18-1938/age 65 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ ill one hour/bur. on Thomas Sporer lot]
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) ******** [d. 02-12-1975/age 74 yrs./bur. on Mary F. Sporer lot-his wife] (Feb. 8, 1901/Feb. 1975/SSDI)
RAPHAEL E. SPORER Raphael E. Sporer, 44, former Manitowoc resident, of 1313 Dopp St. Waukesha, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church, Waukesha. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Among survivors are his father, Edward C. Sporer, of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1970 ******* [d. 02-24-1970 at Waukesha WI/age 44 yrs./bur. on Edward C. Sporer lot]
THOMAS SPORER Thomas J. Sporer, 80, of 702 Huron street, Manitowoc, retired contractor, died Monday afternoon following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Mishicot in 1870 and located in Manitowoc when a young man. For a number of years he was employed at the Manitowoc Seating company and later engaged in the carpenter contracting business, erecting many of Manitowoc's downtown business blocks. He retired about 20 years ago. In 1896 he married Miss Anna Stodola. She died 13 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Gould of Los Angeles and Mrs. F.A. Wanek of Manitowoc. A son, Atty Harold Sporer, died at Racine in 1949 and a brother Joseph, in Manitowoc two weeks ago. Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1950 P.2 ********* [d. 12-04-1950/age 80 yrs.]
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.