City of Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
ANNA TOMACHEK Mrs. Anna Tomcheck(sic), 70, of 527 North Tenth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Tomcheck was born Anna Wilda in Manitowoc in 1882 and in 1900 was married to Joseph Tomcheck. Her husband died in 1923. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lee Sturm of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and Mrs. August Jessick of Milwaukee; two sons, George of Green Bay and Joseph of Waukegan; two brothers, Edward and Adolph of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Julis Krumel and Mrs. Emma Maresch of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday, where the rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 9, 1952 p.4 ******* [Anna Tomeschek/d. 12-08-1952/age 70 yrs./bur. on Anna Tomeschek lot]
DOROTHY TOMACHEK Dorothy Tomachek, age 88, of 1500 Walls St., Green Bay, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at a Green Bay nursing home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, at the Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay. Rev. Dr. Steve Shive will officiate, with burial to take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born July 31, 1909, in Newton, daughter of the late George and Iona (Stewart) Goldie. After graduating from Lincoln High School and Manitowoc County Normal School in Manitowoc, she taught school for eight years at LaFollette School in Manitowoc County. She then moved to Green Bay and worked as a sales clerk for several years, also taking courses at the Green Bay Vocational School. From 1943 until her retirement, she had been employed by Schneider Transport & Storage, Inc. She then worked as a volunteer at the Green Bay Free Clinic and Planned Parenthood. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mrs. Edith Krueger, Denmark, and Jean and Bernie Baugniet, Mishicot; a very special friend with whom she made her home, Elsie Schuelke, Green Bay; two nieces and their husbands, Bonnie Jean and Phillip Margulies, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., and Grace and Loren Maruga, Two Rivers; one nephew, Russell Krueger, Phoenix, Ariz.; two great-nephews and their wives, Douglas and Ann Meneau and their children Andrew, Dean and Rene, and Daniel and Cindy Meneau and their children, Mitchell and Kristi, all of Shoto. She is also survived by her two cats, Charlie and Ebony. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother-in-law, Wilbur Krueger; and a nephew, Dean Krueger. Friends may call at the Blaney Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 1998. A Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the Green Bay Humane Society and Animal Shelter. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Richard Greene and to the staff of Woodside Lutheran Home, and to Kim and Karma of St. Vincent Home health for their loving care of Dorothy. Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1998 P. 2 ******* [cremation]
JOSEPH TOMACHEK JOS. TOMACHEK DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS Joseph J. Tomachek, 50, passed away at his home, 216 North Sixth street, at his home, 216 North Sixth street, at 8 o'clock last evening, following a lingering illness. Mr. Tomachek was born in Poland but had been a resident in Manitowoc since he was 7 years of age. His widow, Annie; two daughters, Tillie and Marie; and three sons, Clarence, George and Joseph, survive. Two sisters, the Misses Marie and Regina Tomachek, and two brothers, Charles and John, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Thomachek(sic), all of Two Rivers, are also left to mourn his death. The funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 15, 1923 ******** [Joseph Tomeschek(sic)/bur. 05-17-1923/cause: cancer of the stomach/ bur on Anna Tomeschek lot]
GEORGE TOMANDLE George Tomandle, 63, Dies Friday Night George Tomandle, 63, a resident of the city for the past 20 years, died last night. The deceased, who was employed as a janitor at the Marek tavern, Chicago street, suffered a stroke two weeks ago. Mr. Tomandle was born in the county and came of this city to be employed. He never married. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. John Cordes, Gibson, and Mrs. Joseph Kloida, Marinette. Funeral service will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Leschke funeral home and at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1936 P. 9 ******** [cause: myocarditis & cerebral hemorrhage]
ALLEN W. TOMASCHEFSKY Mr. Allen W. Tomaschefsky, 64, of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 28, 1990 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Pastor Harley Kick will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born November 27, 1925 in Manitowoc, Wis., son of Lydia A. Tomaschefsky of 846 N. 19th Street, Manitowoc and the late Oscar Tomaschefsky. Mr. Tomaschefsky retired from the United States Navy in 1970 after serving his country for 23 years. He then worked as a Service Representative for Green Bay Welding. After moving to San Antonio, Texas he worked as a service Representative for the Wilson Oxygen & Supply Co. He married Janice L. Critchfield on September 30, 1960 at Great Lakes, Ill. He was a member of the Military Fleet Reserve Association. Survivors include his wife, Janice; a daughter, Dawn of San Antonio, Texas; his mother, Lydia Tomaschefsky of Manitowoc; a sister, Marion (Fred) Wegner of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Corrine Tomaschefsky of Green Bay; also relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Elmer and Harold and a sister, June Tomaschefsky. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 am to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 2, 1990 page B8 ********* [died at San Antonio TX]
ELMER J. TOMASCHEFSKY Two Boys Killed as Cars Driven By Brothers Crash Tragedy Occurs at 2 A.M. Near Brown County Elmer Tomaschefsky, Thomas Hendrickson Were in Same Auto Two teen-age boys were killed in a head-on collision at 2 a.m. Saturday on a town road a half mile south of Fricke’s Tavern, which is just inside the north county line on Highway 141. The tavern is about a half mile north of Cooperstown. One driver was killed when his car collided head-on with an auto which his brother was driving. The surviving brother and his fiancée were seriously injured and hospitalized at Green Bay, county traffic police reported. The dead are driver Elmer Tomachefsky, 18, of Rt. 1, Maribel, and his passenger, Thomas Hendrickson, 17, of Star Route, Denmark. Hendrickson resided in the Town of New Denmark, Brown County. Their car collided with an auto driven by Tomachefsky’s 23-year-old brother, Robert… Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said Robert ran for help to the nearby Clarence Ebeling home despite a fractured ankle, severe lacerations of the forehead, neck, nose and knees. “My brother’s dead!,” he cried. He collapsed later, the coroner said, and was “in bad shape” when he and his fiancée, Corrine Hansen, 21, of Denmark, reached St. Mary Hospital at Green Bay in the Denmark ambulance. Miss Hansen lost quite a number of teeth and suffered lacerations of the forehead and a possible right leg fracture. The coroner said their conditions are critical. In Middle of Road The collision is unexplained, according to county traffic police. The cars hit head-on practically in the middle of the road. An investigation of the accident is being carried on. (snip) Denmark High Athlete Funeral plans for both youths were still indefinite Saturday afternoon but will probably be held Tuesday. Elmer John Tomaschefsky, 18, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tomaschefksy of Rt. 1, Maribel. He was born April 2, 1937, and was graduated in May from the Denmark High school. He won letters in both football and basketball while attending school. He was recently reemployed by the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Allen stationed with the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill., and Robert at home; sister, Marion of Manitowoc and paternal grand- mother, Mrs. Ida Tomachefsky of Manitowoc… Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1955 P. 1 ******** …Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said Monday he would probably call an inquest into the traffic deaths… …Both of the car were demolished. Elmer was driving a car owned by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ocar Tomaschefsky. Robert Tomaschefsky owned a convertible… Funeral rites for Elmer Tomaschefsky will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1955 P. 1 ******** [d. 10-08-1955/age 18 yrs./bur. on Oscar Tomaschefsky lot]
ERNEST TOMASCHEFSKY Ernest Tomaschefsky, route 1, Manitowoc, operator of Tommy's lodge, the former Chili Bill's lodge, died Sunday noon at the Holy Family hospital. He had been at the hospital since Wednesday. A heart attack was the immediate cause of death. He was born July 7, 1898, in Two Rivers. He moved to Manitowoc with his parents as a boy. He formerly operated a grocery store in the city. In 1920 he married Miss Mary Schauer. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, his mother, two brothers, and four sisters. His daughters are (private), who is living at home, and (private) of Valders. His mother is Mrs. Ida Tomaschefsky. His brother, Gustave Tomaschefsky, lives in Manitowoc and his brother, Oscar, lives in Maribel. His sisters are Mmes. Henry Kerch?f, Walter Bunshek and Cecil Miller of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Tom Napiezinski of Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Rev. Theo Uetzmann will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may view the body from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 14, 1946 P.2 ******** [d. 01-13-1946/age 47 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mary Tomashefsky lot]
JUNE TOMASCHEFSKY INFANT DAUGHTER DIES Friends will extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tomaschefsky, 1141 North 18th street in the death today of their five weeks old daughter, June Linda. Burial will take place Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the chapel of the Frazier mortuary on North Ninth street. Manitowoc Herald News, August 1, 1930 P. 18 ******** [June Linda Tomaschefsky/age 35 days/cause: acute inanition]
LYDIA TOMASCHEFSKY Mrs. Lydia A. Tomaschefsky, age 89,of Park Lawn Home, formerly of 846 N. 19th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, March 19, 1995, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Lydia was born August 25, 1905, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late August and Louise Luebke Vetter. She married Oscar C. Tomaschefsky on August 9, 1924, in Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1977. She was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Frederick Wegner, Manitowoc; two daughters-in-law, Corrine Tomaschefsky and Janis Tomaschefsky, both of Green Bay; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, in 1977, two infant children, three sons, Elmer, Allen and Robert, five brothers and two sisters along with one grandson. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5-8 p.m. TONIGHT and then at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1995 P. A2 ********* [widow of Oscar Tomaschefsky]
OSCAR C. TOMASCHEFSKY Oscar C. Tomaschefsky, 75, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died early Monday evening at home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Tomaschefsky was born April 2, 1901, at Two Rivers, son of the late Gustave and Ida Knickrehm Tomaschefsky. He married Lydia Vetter of Valders, July 9, 1924, residing at Manitowoc until 1943, when they moved to Rt. 1, Maribel. Mr. Tomaschefsky was employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 32 years, retiring in 1957. He had been a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1927. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Allen and Robert, of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Marion) Wegner, a brother, Gust, and a sister, Mrs. Henry (Elva) Kirchoff, of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, two brothers, three sisters, and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday and at the church after 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1977 P. 3
CASPER TOMAZCIK Elderly Man Held Held as Police Probe Death of Pensioner Men Were Involved in Earlier Scuffle An elderly pensioner was found dead in a boarding home Monday night, and police held another roomer as his possible murderer. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said that Casper Tomske (sic), 73, had died of a skull fracture in a rooming house run by Mrs. Katherine Orchekowsky, 1233 S. 20th St. Police held Joseph Kangley, 79, for questioning in the death. Dr. Teitgen said that Tomske’s death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage brought on by a concussion. No Charge Placed Tomske’s body was found lying face down in an upstairs room he shared with three other men. Police Lt. Eliner Scherer said that no formal charge has been made against Kangley, but a mental hearing may be ordered for the aged man. Mrs. Orchekowsky told police that Kangley and Tomske had been arguing with each other for some time. Monday afternoon, the pair were fighting in Tomske’s room, and had to be separated. Kangley’s shirt was torn in that fight, and Mrs. Orchkowsky sewed it for him. The fight started when Kangley, according to a witness, entered Tomske’s room with some orange peelings to throw in a bucket. Hear Thump on Floor The witness, Rudolph Cyprian, a one-legged boarder who shared Kangley’s room, banged on the floor with his cane, Mrs. Orchekowsky said, when the pair began fighting in the adjoining room. Later in the evening, when everyone but Kangley and Tomske was downstairs eating dinner, a loud thump was heard upstairs. Mrs. Orchekowsky sent a hired girl upstairs to see what happened, and the girl found Tomske’s body, lying face down in his room. Kangley was in his own room. Dr. Teitgen said that Tomske had apparently died immediately, probably from the effects of his fall. Kangley was held at the city jail overnight, and then transferred to the county jail for further questioning. Funeral Wednesday Police said Kangley’s story was very hazy, but were able to determine that he has only two relatives, a pair of nephews in Pennsylvania. Funeral services for Mr. Tomske will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leschke Funeral Home, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1880, married there and had a family. In 1923 he came to Manitowoc alone and for many years was employed as a laborer in the city. The whereabouts of his family in Europe could not be ascertained. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Relatives of Tomske told the police that his name had been Tomascik (sic), but the funeral home was not told the name had been Tomascik. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1953 P. 1
CLARENCE J. TOMCHEK Local Man Killed Saturday In An Antigo Accident Clarence J. Tomchek, 36, of 3101 Meadow Lane, was fatally injured early Saturday evening in a collision between his car and a truck at Antigo. Tomchek was rushed to the hospital after the accident and died about 20 minutes later. He sustained head and internal injuries, it was reported. An inquest into the death was to be held in Antigo this afternoon. The victim of the accident was on his way to Pelican Lake to get his wife and son who had been visiting with her parents for the past two weeks. The accident occurred within 25 miles of his destination. Riding with Tomchek at the time was Conrad Herman of Pelican Lake, whom he had picked up a short while earlier. According to information obtained from Mrs. Tomchek today, her husband was driving north on Highway 45-57 in Antigo when the collision with a Standard oil truck driven by William Christensen of White Lake, Wis., going east, occurred. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services will be held here Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon to the time of services. The body was to be brought here from Antigo after the inquest this afternoon. The Rev. R. B. Walden will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Tomchek, an employe of the Northwestern Asbestos and Cork Insulation Company here for the past 17 years, was born in this city Sept. 11, 1907 and spent most of his life here. He married Miss Ann Johnson on Sept. 4, 1938. Survivors are the wife; one son, Robert, 11 months; mother, Mrs. Anna Tomchek, city; two sisters, Mrs. Leander Sturm of this city and Mrs. August Jessick of Milwaukee; and two brothers, George of Green Bay and Private First Class Joseph now serving in New Guinea. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1944 P. 2 ******** [d. 03-11-1944 at Antigo Langlade co., WI/age 36 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ann I. Tomchek lot]
GEORGE M. TOMLINSON Funeral services for George Tomlinson, 73, formerly of Lakeview Avenue on Memorial Drive, and who died at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, Sunday night, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Tomlinson was born July 13, 1900, at Green Bay, son of the late John and Sophia Blachinski Tomlinson. He was employed as a steward on Great Lakes freighters for many years until his retirement. He married Mary Bies Meyer at Manitowoc in 1927. She died in that city in 1952. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Maybelle Vollmer, of Kenosha and Miss Mildred Tomlinson, of Milwaukee. Friends may call after 5 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, where memorial services will be at 7:30 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1974 P. 18 ********* [bur. on Carl Meyer lot]
MARY TOMLINSON Mrs. George Tomilson(sic), 74, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Mary Bies at School Hill in 1877 and accompanied her parents to Manitowoc, where she was married to Otto Meyer in 1903. He died in 1922. In 1932 she was married to Mr. Tomilson and they located at the present residence. Survivors are her husband; three brothers, Matt, Jacob and Peter of Manitowoc, and a sister, Katherine of Indianapolis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 19, 1952 p.14 ******** [d. 12-19-1952/age 75 yrs./bur. on Carl Meyer lot]
HAROLD MELVIN TOMPKINS Harold M. Tompkins, 74, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 25, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Lind will officiate. Mr. Tompkins was born Dec. 17, 1908, at St. Paul, Minn., son of the late Henry and Matina Nelson Tompkins. He married Evelyn Rieser in 1933, at St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death in May of 1969. Mr. Tompkins was self employed in excavating and construction work and had also been employed by the federal government in the Marshall Islands. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Melvin Tompkins and Wayne Tompkins both of Kewaskum, Wis. and Leon and Nancy Tompkins of Berwyn, Ill.; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Berdetta and James Nachtigal of Largo, Fla., Rosetta Tompkins of Hilo, Hawaii, Shirley and John Kunish of Brielle, N.J., Jeanette and James Claffey of Milliani Town, Hawaii, Mary Ament of Honolulu, Hawaii and Rosalee Tompkins of Stanton, Calif.; a brother, Nelson Tompkins of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and a great grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Woodrow Tompkins. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning prior to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1983 P. 3
HENRY L. TOMPKINS Henry L. Tompkins, 87, of 3111 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning. He suffered a heart attack at the home of a son, Nelson C. Tompkins, 3710 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, with whom he had been residing since Thanksgiving Day. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Tompkins was born at Brownsville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, March 9, 1871, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Tompkins. He married Matena Nelson at Minneapolis, Minn., in 1908 and the couple moved to Landsford, N.D. The couple farmed in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, from 1919 until retirement in 1944, moving then to Manitowoc. Mrs. Tompkins died in 1951. Surviving are three sons, Harold of Appleton, Nelson of Manitowoc and Edward of Rt. 1, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl T. Weeks and Mrs. Lillian Canterbury of Aberdeen, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1958 P. 17 ********* Henry L. Tompkins (co. death record v.52 p.475) Widower [of Matena Nelson] March 9, 1871-Dec. 3, 1958 Son of Henry M. Tompkins with mother unknown Farmer –born in Wisconsin Residence at time of death was 3111 Calumet Avenue, City of Manitowoc Died from “coronary occlusion” Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******* [d. 12-03-1958/age 87 yrs.]
MATENA H. TOMPKINS Mrs. Henry Tompkins, 72, of 3111 Calumet avenue, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. N. A. Berntson of Valders officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Tompkins, nee Matena Nelson, was born in 1878 in the town of Eaton, and was married to Mr. Tompkins in 1908. They lived in Landsford, N.D., until 1919 and then moved to a farm in Liberty which the operated until moving to Manitowoc in 1944. Survivors are the husband; three sons, Harold of Manitowoc, Nelson C. of Two Rivers, and Edward of route 1, Valders; brother, Edward Nelson of Valders; sister, Miss Ida Nelson of Valders, 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1951 P. 2 ******** Matena H. Tompkins nee Nelson (co. death record v.44 p.141) Wife [of Henry Tompkins] Sept. 26, 1878-Feb. 18, 1951 Daughter of Halvor Nelson and Carrie P. Evans Born in Wisconsin At time of death lived at 3111 Calumet Drive, City of Manitowoc Died from “decubitus ulcers, metastatis meleno –sarcoma –paraplegia” Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******* [d. 02-18-1951/age 72 yrs./bur. on Henry L. Tompkins lot]
DR. THOS. B. TOMPKINS Dr. Thomas B. Tompkins, 77, of 807A York street, a resident of the city the past 19 years, died Sunday night at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Dr. Tompkins was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1867 and came to the United States at the age of 16 years and was educated in Saginaw, Mich. Later he opened a medical practice in Detroit, Mich., and after a year's residence in Texas came to this city in 1925. Mrs. Tompkins died 30 years ago. A son, Otto, a resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is the only survivor. The body may be viewed from Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 11, 1942 P.2 ******** [cause: bronchial pneumonia]
HARRY R. TOMPSON Harry R. Tompson, 72, of 2034 Markham Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, January 20, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Miller. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1918, at Adrian, Michigan, son of the late Harry R. and Hazel Harkness Tompson. He attended Adrian Public School System and also Adrian College, graduating with a B.S. Degree. He then served with the United States Army during World War II. In 1945 he then moved to Manitowoc. He was employed with Imperial Eastman in the Marketing Department from which he retired in 1965. He married Leah Kinzel on May 13, 1944, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an active member of the Manitowoc Historical Society and also Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Leah; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jane Lyon of Manitowoc, Susan and Philip Perino of Phoenix, Arizona, Jill and Mark Zich of Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William G. and Ann Tompson of Athelstane, Wisconsin, James R. Tompson of Madison, presently stationed in Germany with the United States Army, Richard and Gretchen Tompson of Stoughton, Wisconsin; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Donna Tompson of Adrian, Michigan; one sister, Eadon Murphey of Daytona Beach, Florida; two grandchildren, Melissa Lyon and Julie Tompson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Reed. Friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1991 P. B6 ********** [age 72 yrs./cremains/husband of Leah D. Tompson]
LEAH D. TOMPSON Leah D. Tompson, age 87, of 2034 Markham St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Leah was born on Jan. 21, 1921, at Pine Bluff, Wyo. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Siebert) Kinzel. Leah was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1939. She had been employed as a librarian at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, retiring in 1985. On May 13, 1944, she married Harry R. Tompson at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1991. Leah was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc County Historical Society, and Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Leah was an avid bridge player who was proud to have introduced the game to many over the years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Harry Tompson on Jan. 20, 1991; three brothers: Walter, Henry and Otto Kinzel; and one sister: Bertha Radue. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1712 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Richard C. Miller, with burial of the remains to take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Thursday from 10:30 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, Feb. 26, 2008
ALICE TOOMBS Alice Thombes(sic) died, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Thombs(sic). Manitowoc Herald, 20 Feb 1862 ******** DIED. In this village on Wednesday evening, after a brief illness, Alice, youngest daughter of Joseph W. Thombs (sic), Esq., aged about 12 years. We have but barely time before going to press to announce the above melancholy fact, and grief at so sudden a visitation to the parents of the beloved deceased prevents our pen from adding language to the announcement. Little Ally was beloved by all, and the sorrowing family have the warm sympathy of their many and wide spread friends. Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1862 P. 3
JOSEPH TOOMBS Jos. Toombs who committed suicide in Manitowoc last Thursday in consequence of a mental derangement, caused by insomnia and nervous prostration was for twenty years or more in the employ of the Goodrich Transportation Co., and most of that time was their trusted agent at Manitowoc. For many weeks past he suffered from nervous troubles and insomnia, which produced a state of melancholy in which his mind was filled with strange fancies and forebodings. He fancied that his accounts were not correct and that he was about to lose his position in disgrace and that his family would suffer in consequence. In this sad mental condition he took his own life by hanging himself in his barn. His funeral took place last Sunday and was a very large one. He was buried by the Masons, to which order he belonged, Mr. Toombs was, in the days of his health and vigor, a most lovable man and was accredited with the possession of sound and honest principles and a keen intellect, as well as winsome geniality and unfailing a???lity.[too light] Two Rivers Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1891 ******** Death by suicide of J.W. Toombs, – who hung himself this morning. He had been a longtime sufferer with cerebral pain. For years he was an agent for Goodrich Transportation Co. Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1891 ******** DEATH OF J.W. TOOMBS. J.W. Toombs of this city committed suicide this morning by hanging himself to a rafter in his barn. His workman, WM. Kempton, discovered him suspended, but was so badly frightened that he did not at once cut him down. L.J. Nash was passing at the time and at once cut the rope, but though the body was warm, life was extinct. The deed was done with determined will power as his feet were resting on the floor with his knees bent, so that the mere erection of the body would have removed the strain from the rope. There can be no doubt that Mr. Toombs was suffering from mental aberration. For some time he has been despondent, and the last few months gloomy, avoiding every one and taking unfrequented streets to the dock of the Goodrich Co. He had a morbid fear that he would be dismissed from the service of the company and this preyed upon him. Some of the officers of the company were in the city yesterday and no doubt this fact added to Mr. Toombs’ fears and intensified his malady. He was for years the agent of the Goodrich Co. at this place, and years ago was clerk on one of their boats. He served as county clerk and superintendent of schools of this county. He was a man of the kindliest disposition, strictly honest in all his dealings with men, and faithful to every trust reposed in him. He had no enemies and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was about 70 years old, but aged very slowly, until within the last two years. Manitowoc Pilot, February 5, 1891 ******** Death rides on every passing breeze, It lurks in every flower. Hall of Chickerming Lodge I.O.O.F. The following resolutions of respect were passed by Chickerming Lodge No. 55, I.O.O.F. on the death of J.W. Toombs. WHEREAS, The wife has lost a loving husband and the children a kind father; Therefore be it Resolved; That this lodge sends its most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family; Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this lodge; Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow with the seal of the Lodge, and a copy sent to a press of the city for publication. All of which is respectfully submitted by J.A. Koehler, R. Maguire, J. Gilbraith. Com. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 26, 1891 P. 3 ******** The floral offerings on the casket of J.W. Toombs were many and very fine. A large anchor of flowers was sent by the Goodrich Transportation Co. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 12, 1891 P. 3 ******** [cause: suicide-hanging] ******** (First publication Feb. 12, 1891.) No. 13 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Joseph W. Toombs, deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph W. Toombs of the city of Manitowoc in said county having been delivered into said court: And Chas. Luling of said city of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things that said Joseph W. Toombs died testate at said city in said county on the 5th day of February 1891; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that petitioner Charles Luling is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letter testamentary be thereon issued to him. It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the tenth day of March 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated Feb. 10th, 1891. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Nash & Nash, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 19, 1891 P. 2
SARAH TOOMBS Death on Thurs. of Mrs. Toombs, widow of the late Geo. Toombs, who died early last year. Mrs. Toombs was buried Sat. in the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1891 ******* DIED. TOOMBS- At her late residence in this city, Oct. 22nd 1891, Mrs. Sarah M. Toombs, aged 73 years. Mrs. Toombs was born in Shelby Center, Orleans Co. N.Y., and for thirty-nine years had been a resident of this city. Her last illness which was long and painful, was endured with cheerful patience and Christian resignation. She was with her husband for fourteen years a member of the Presbyterian church, and some of her latest utterances were those of tender affection for the church of which she had so long been a member. "Neither shall there be any more pain." Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 29, 1891 P. 3 ******* [age 74 yrs./cause: carcinoma uteri] ******* (First publication Oct. 29, 1891.) No. 104 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Sarah M. Toombs deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Sarah M. Toombs of the city of Manitowoc in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Alice Toombs, of said city in said county having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said Sara M. Toombs died testate, at said city in said county, on the 22nd day of October, 1891; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that no person is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate, and that letters of adminsitration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Charles Luling. It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 24th day of November 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated October 27th, 1891. By the Court. Emil Baensch, County Judge Nash & Nash, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 12, 1891 P. 2
JEREMIAH TOOMEY cemetery #55 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: Jerry Toomey, who lives on the corner of 6th and Franklin Streets, suffered a stroke Sunday and has lost his power of speech. His condition is critical. ********* Death here Tuesday, at age 71, of express driver Jerry Toomey. The deceased was employed here since 1871. He leaves a wife and 5 children. The funeral will be held today in Maple Grove. Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1908
ANTON TOPIC (d. 1898) State News - The body of Anton Topic was found in the river at Manitowoc. He had been missing since last Sunday. It is thought he accidentally drowned. He was sixty-eight years old. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Wed., Aug. 24, 1898 page 4 ********* Tuesday morning between 11:00 - 12:00, Alvin Klemnitz and Ed Hall saw a body in the river below the Main Street Bridge and gave the alarm. The body was brought ashore and identified as that of Anton Topic, a well known man in our city. The coroner's inquest was led by Justice of the Peace H. Falge. It was determined that he was dead before he went into the water and had been dead less than 24 hours. He left his house Sunday afternoon to go to Two Rivers His family thought he was there so there was no alarm. The deceased lived in Manitowoc over 30 years and worked as a shoemaker. He was born about 68 years ago in Prague and served with the Austrian Army in the Italian Campaign in 1859 and was wounded several times. He leaves a widow and 6 well-off children. The funeral will be this afternoon. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by unknown circumstances. The questions is was it an accident or was it murder and thrown in? Der Nord Westen, Aug. 25, 1898 ********* The body of Anton Topic was found in the river near Shoch's lumber yard on Tuesday forenoon. It had been brought to the surface by the working of the wheel of the Ann Arbor ferry boat. Topic was employed in the shoe shop of John Dumke to do repairing. He had not been missed as it was understood he had gone to Milwaukee on the German Catholic excursion on Sunday, he having expressed a purpose to do so. His ticket was good to return until Wednesday. He was 73 years old, but a vigorous man for his years. For many years he was janitor of Turner Hall. He had seen military service in Europe. It could not be determined from the appearance of the body how long it had been in the water. An inquest was held before Justice Falge on Tuesday. It was learned that Topic had been in Lange's saloon Sunday night, and this was the last seen of him alive. There was no water in his lungs. His throat was clotted with blood and blood had issued from his nose thus indicating that his death did not result from drowning. There were no signs of foul play and so the matter is wrapped up in considerable mystery. Manitowoc Pilot August 25, 1898 pg. 3 ********* FOUND IN RIVER Anton Topic, Missing From Manitowoc, Came to Sad End Manitowoc, Wis. - Aug. 23 (Special). The body of Anton Topic was just recovered from the river near Schoeh's Lumber yards. He had been missing since Saturday and it was supposed accidentally walked off the dock and no help being near, was drowned. The deceased was a pioneer resident of this city and was 68 years old. Milwaukee Weekly Wisconsin, Sat., Aug. 27, 1898 page 5 ******** [bur. 08-21-1898/cause: drowning]
EDITH MARY TOPIC EDITH TOPIC, DAUGHTER OF JOS. TOPIC, DIES Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Topic, former residents of this city, now located at St. Louis where Mr. Topic is manager of the branch of the Aluminum Goods Manu- facturing company, will have the sympathy of many friends in the demise of their ten year old daughter Edith who died there this morning after a short illness. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, March 17, 1924 P. 2 ******** The funeral of Edith Topic, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Topic, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Pflueger, 1009 South Fifteenth street. The body arrived this afternoon at 4:08 over the Chicago & North Western and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Topic and Mrs. Pflueger. Manitowoc Herald News, March 18, 1924 ******** [bur. 03-19-1924/age 9 yrs/cause: heart disease]
HATTIE TOPIC Mrs. Joseph C. Topic, 89, of 825 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Topic, nee Hattie Vits, was born Feb. 19, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Hockemeyer Vits. She was married to Joseph Topic July 3, 1909, at Manitowoc. They resided in Manitowoc nearly all their lives. Her husband preceded her in death in 1957. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women's Organization, order of Eastern Star No. 196, Manitowoc, and life member of Memorial Hospital Auziliary and Family Service of Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Amy) Brady, of Manitowoc. A daughter, five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until noon and then at the church until the time of service. Memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Hospital and the YMCA. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 9, 1972 ******* Mrs. Joseph C. Topic, 89, of 825 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was a member of Chapter J. of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, of Manitowoc. Survivors include four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1972 ********* [d. 06-09-1972/age 89 yrs./widow of Joseph C. Topic] ********* VITS-TOPIC WEDDING SATURDAY Miss Harriet Vits to Wed Joseph Topic July 3 – Home Wedding Wedding of Miss Harriet Vits and Joseph Topic is an event scheduled for Saturday of next week, the marriage to be celebrated at the home of the bride's parents and Rev. Graether of the German Reformed Church will be the celebrant. The groom is employed in the government office at Detroit in the postal department and the couple will remove there to make their future home. Both have many friends here who will sincerely wish them joy in their union. The bride to be is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vits. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., June 26, 1909
JOHN F. TOPIC John F. Topic, 75, a native of Manitowoc, who for many years was a salesman for firms in Chicago and Boston until his retirement, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in Manitowoc in 1879 and attended schools in the city and when a young man John Topic took employment for a number of years in the mens furnishing department of the Torrison Department Store. Later he became a s alesman for the Marshall Field and Company, Chicago, traveling Midwest states. For a number of years he traveled from coast to coast for the Ernshaw Knitting Company and the Boston Knitting Mills of Boston, Mass. Following his retirement, he made his home at the Elks Club in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Milwaukee, where he transferred from the Manitowoc lodge. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge, Manitowoc, the Shriners and the United Commercial Travelers. Surviving are a brother, Joseph of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Jorsch of Chicago and Mrs. Albert Meyer of Milwaukee, a nephew and several nieces. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 27, 1954 P. 15 ******* [d. 09-27-1954/age 75 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anton Topic lot]
JOSEPH C. TOPIC Joseph Topic, 75, Is Dead Joseph C. Topic, 75, retired Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. superintendent, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Topic, who resided at ___ N. 13th St., had been in ill health in recent months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside rites will be accorded by Masonic Lodge No. 165, Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Topic, son of the late Anton and Mary Hrudka Topic, was born in the city June 20, 1881, and attended city schools He married the former Hattie Vits July 3, 1913, and in his early years worked at Detroit and was manager of an AGM Co. plant at St. Louis for a number of years before returning to Manitowoc. He became a superintendent in charge of shipping at the Goods until his retirement in 1949. Mr. Topic was a master mason for more than 50 years and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of Lodge No. 165, of Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons, Two Rivers- Manitowoc Shrine Club, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar, Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee and the Manitowoc Elks Lodge. Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Brady, of the city; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Meyer, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Oscar Jorsch, of Chicago; and four grand- children. A daughter and two brothers, John and Peter, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1957 P. 11 ********* [Joseph C. Topic/d. 02-19-1957/age 75 yrs./cause: acute pulmonary eadema] ********* VITS-TOPIC WEDDING SATURDAY Miss Harriet Vits to Wed Joseph Topic July 3 – Home Wedding Wedding of Miss Harriet Vits and Joseph Topic is an event scheduled for Saturday of next week, the marriage to be celebrated at the home of the bride's parents and Rev. Graether of the German Reformed Church will be the celebrant. The groom is employed in the government office at Detroit in the postal department and the couple will remove there to make their future home. Both have many friends here who will sincerely wish them joy in their union. The bride to be is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vits. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., June 26, 1909
ELMER J. TOPP Elmer J. Topp, 72, of 3110 Coolidge Pl., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, November 3, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Topp was born Dec. 24, 1908, in Fond du Lac County, Wis., son of the late Julius and Bertha Steinberg Topp. He grew up and was educated in Fond du Lac Schools and was graduated from Fond du Lac High School. In 1930 he was graduated from Marquette University, Milwaukee, with a degree in business administration. He married Florence A. Hammermeister July 1, 1944, at Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Topp had been employed 40 years with National Dairy Division of the A and P Tea Company, Manitowoc, retiring in 1971 as assistant general manager. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, American Legon Drews-Bleser Post 88, United Commercial Travelers Association, Manitowoc Mens' Garden Club, Golden K Kiwanis Club and Izaac Walton League. During World War II, Mr. Topp was a member of the U.S. Air Force for three years, serving part of that time overseas. Survivors include his wife, Florence, a daughter and son-in-law, Marge and Larry Witt of Middleton, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Wappler of Fond du Lac and nieces and nephews. Six brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1981 P. 3 ********* [d. 3 Nov 1981, Neenah, WI/age 72 yrs/husband of Florence A. Topp]
FLORENCE (HAMMERMEISTER) TOPP Mrs. Elmer (Florence A.) Topp, 75, of 3110 Coolidge Place, Manitowoc, died late Tuesday afternoon, January 20, 1987, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Lyle L. Luchterhand will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Topp was born March 19, 1911 at Marinette, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Otto and Florence Reines Hammermeister. She moved to Manitowoc as a child with her family and graduated from Manitowoc Schools and living in Manitowoc the rest of her life. She married Elmer J. Topp on July 1, 1944 at Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death November 3, 1981. Mrs. Topp was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Garden club and United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, Marge and Larry Witt of Middleton, Wisconsin; a brother and a sister-in-law, Robert and Ethel Hammermeister of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives survive. Friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer State Street Chapel, from 5 pm to 8 pm this Thursday and Friday at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 22, 1987 page 18 ******** Announcement has been received of the marriage of Miss Florence Hammermeister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hammermeister, 605 S. 18th street, and Sgt. Elmer J. Topp of Fond du Lac, stationed at March field in California. The double ring ceremony was performed at the Lutheran chapel in Los Angeles on July 1. For her wedding the bride was attired in a two piece white piquet dress with matching accessories and pinned to her shoulder was a corsage of deep purple orchids. Sgt. and Mrs. Topp are honeymooning for a month in southern California. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1944 P. 5 ********* [widow of Elmer Topp]
MRS. TORRISON (d. 1881) Mrs. Torrison, mother of Theodore Torrison, died on Friday morning. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 15, 1881 P. 3
(NO NAME/BOY) TORRISON We regret to announce to our readers the death of the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Torrison a bright little boy about six months old. The parents have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this affliction. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1885 P.2 ******* (From death index: (No name) Torrison/d. July 13, 1885/co. death index v.3 p.166) Thomas is apparently the father's name, which was entered like this quite often)
AARON JULIUS TORRISON FORMER CITY OFFICIAL DIES SUNDAY Aaron J. Torrison, 70, Dies In Chicago; Left Manitowoc In 1917 Aaron J. Torrison, 70, former Manitowoc city official and prominent here for years in the business, civic and social life of the community, died Sunday night in Chicago. Son of one of Manitowoc’s early day merchants he became associated in the Torrison store, and was a member of the Manitowoc ball club in the early nineties that established a state-wide reputation when five Torrisons were in the lineup. Burial Here Mr. Torrison will be buried in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery here. Funeral announcement will be made tomorrow. A son of Osuld and Martha Torrison he was born in this city in 1871, one of a family of eight sons and two daughters. Educated in the north side schools he enrolled at Luther college, Decorah, Iowa. While there he joined the baseball team of the college and soon ranked among the leaders in mid-western college pitching circles. Returning to Manitowoc in the early nineties Aaron Torrison entered the employ of the O. Torrison company and soon was placed in charge of the men’s clothing department of the store. Starting in 1893 he, with three older brothers and Thorval Torrison, joined the Manitowoc ball club, which soon established a reputation throughout the state. Playing on the old west side grounds, the team rode roughshod over the best opposition that could be brought here. Aaron Torrison pitched, his brother, Norman, caught, William and Gustave, two other brothers, played first and second base, respectively. The fifth Torrison, Thorval, not related, played third base. After his playing days Aaron Torrison continued his interest in baseball and served on civic groups that kept the sport alive here. In 1905 he married Miss Agnes Dreng of this city. Served As Alderman He was elected an alderman from the sixth ward and later was named a member of Manitowoc’s first Police and Fire Commission by the late William Rahr, one of Manitowoc’s most progressive mayors. Mr. Torrison was a great lover of harness racing and was one of the founders and an officer for years in the Manitowoc Riding and driving club. This organization staged matinee harness racing at the fair grounds and much rivalry developed between owners of fast horses in this city and Sheboygan. During his years on the Police and Fire Commission, Mr. Torrison aided in bringing about reorganization of both departments, with new heads brought in to take charge. He was also one of the charter members of the Manitowoc Country Club and a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. Mr. Torrison left here in 1917 to locate in Chicago, where he was identified with men’s furnishing departments in Chicago stores until retiring several years ago. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Agnes Torrison of this city; two sons, John of this city, Orrin of Pelican Rapids, Minn.; daughter, Mrs. Ingolf Turmo of Madison; two brothers, William and Norman, of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 21, 1941 P. 2 ******** [d. 20 Apr. 1941 at Chicago, IL/age 69 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/ bur. on Thomas E. Torrison lot]
AGNES D. TORRISON Agnes D. Torrison, 88, of 2727 N. 75ht St., Wauwatosa, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning at Milwaukee County General Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Ellingson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Torrison, nee Agnes Dreng, was born July 31, 1885, at Larvik, Norway, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johan Dreng. She was married to Aaron Torrison in 1905 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 20, 1941. She was employed many years at Schuette Bros. Co. in the advertising and display department. She was active in the Little Gallery Art Group of Manitowoc for many years. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church of Milwaukee and a former member of First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ingolf (Elizabeth) Turmo, of Milwaukee and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Orrin Torrison; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the chutch from 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church or memorials of the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1974 P. 12 ******** [d. at Milwaukee WI/age 88 yrs./widow of Aaron Torrison/ bur. on Thomas E. Torrison lot]
ANKER O. TORRISON Atty. Anker O. Torrison, 89, of Spokane, Wash., died Monday evening at Crestview Nursing Home, Spokane. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Torrison was born Jan. 28, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas E. and Jorgine Tostenson Torrison. He attended schools in Manitowoc, Culver Military Academy and was graduated from Luther College. He received his law degree from University of Minnesota Law School, practicing law in Minneapolis, Minn., Cutbank, Mont. and Great Falls, Mont. retiring to Spokane. Mr. Torrison is survived by cousins. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1975 P. 3 ******** [d. at Spokane WA/bur. on Thomas E. Torrison lot]
ARLINE TORRISON Miss Marlene(sic) Torrison, 68, of Chicago and formerly of 728 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning in her home at Chicago after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Torrison was born Sept. 29, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Thorval C. and Louise Koehler Torrison. She was graduated from Manitowoc schools and at the age of 19, moved to Chicago where she was employed as a license clerk in City Hall. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Thurday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1960 P. 7 ********* [d. at Chicago IL/cause: arteriosclerotic heart disease/bur. on John A. Koehler lot]
ARTHUR C. TORRISON Arthur Torrison, 61, of 826 North Fifth street, a meter reader for the Public Utilities here for 15 years, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. He had been seriously ill for a month. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church officiating. Inter- ment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Torrison, son of the late Captain and Mrs. Stiam(?) Torrison, was born in Manitowoc in 1880. After completing school he was employed as a lineman by the Wisconsin Telephone Company. In 1927 he took a position as meter reader for the utilities. Mr. Torrison married Miss Tilla Larson of this city in 1916. She survives with three brothers, Thorval, Milton and Walter, all of this city. He was a member of the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. The body may be viewed at the mortuary from Wednesday evening until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 28, 1942 p.2 ******** [d. 04-28-1942/age 61 yrs./cause: myocarditis with dilution/ bur. on Mrs. Mathilda Larson Torrison his wife's lot]
BABY TORRISON (d. 1898) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Torrison died yesterday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 2 ******** [From cem. office: Baby boy of Gus Torrison/age 20 hours/ cause: premature birth born in Manitowoc]
CLARA AMANDA TORRISON (d. 1889) CLARA TORRISON of this city died on Friday last of consumption aged 21 years and six months. Her funeral took place on Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, December 12, 1889 P.3 ******** Clara Torrison, the young girl who recently attempted suicide by drowning, was declared insane by a commission of doctors who examined her, and who recommended her removal to the Insane Asylum at Oshkosh. Sheriff Mulholland accordingly escorted her to that institution on Monday. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc Tribune, March 14, 1878 P. 3
******** A girl giving her name as Clara Torrison, about eighteen years of age attempted suicide on Saturday afternoon by jumping into the river from the dock near the South end of Main Street bridge. Evidently, the water was colder than she thought it was, for no sooner had she come to the surface after the plunge then she grabbed a projecting plank and hanging on to it, with a grip like death, she yelled lustily for help and by the aid of some sailors in the vicinity was brought to terra firma. She was taken to a residence nearby and the authorites notified, who ascertained her home to be near Clarks Mills; that she came to the city on Monday previous and put up at one of the Southside hotels where she remained until Wednesday. From there she went to some acquaintances on North Ninth Street where she said she wanted to find employment as a servant. Her friends interested themselves and found her a place in a family living three miles south of the city, one member of which came after her on Friday and took her out. She remained there until between 11 and 12 o'clock that night when she suddenly disappeared and nothing was heard of her until the rescue from the river. On Monday other friends took her to their residence but as she showed a disposition to leave them again, the Marshal was consulted and on Tuesday she was taken to the Court House. It is evident fromo her behavior that her mind is affected and she will be taken care of until her father, who is at work down north, can be notified. She is a nice-looking, lady-like girl and her conduct is certainly unaccountable. Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Mar. 7, 1878
******** [age 21 yrs./cause: consumption]EMILY TORRISON Mrs. Torrison, mother of Theodore Torrison, died on Friday morning. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 15, 1881 ******* (From 1860 Manitowoc ward 3 census: Ole Torrison age 37; wife Emily age 24; Theodore age 5; B.G. age 3; Louis age 1/This is the only Theodore on the census and there is only one Theodore Torrison in the cemetery, he d. 1945 at age 90, which puts his b. ca. 1855 which corresponds with the census)
ERIKKA L. TORRISON MRS. GUNDER TORRISON IS DEAD, AGED 76 Mrs. Erikka Torrison, widow of Gunder Torrison, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Isaac Asstad, North Eighth street, Sunday. She had been more or less of an invalid for fourteen years and since the death of her husband last April her condition had gradually grown worse. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Aastad home with services at 2 o’clock at the First Lutheran church, north Eighth street, the Rev. D G. Ristad officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Torrison, nee Erickson, was born at Kragero, Norway, June 11, 1848, was seventy-six years old at the time of her death. She came to this country as a young girl and was married to Gunder Torrison, October 28, 1886. The couple made their home for many years at Tenth and State street, but a year ago took up their home with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Aastad. Surviving Mrs. Torrison are two nieces, Mrs. T. Erickson of Milwaukee and Mrs. Isaac Aastad of this city, and three nephews, Gustav and Christ Gilbert of this city and Walter Gilbert of the Philippine islands. Manitowoc Herald News, December 1, 1924 P. 2 ******** [bur 12-02-1924/cause: general debility/bur. on Gunder Torrison lot]
GOODNOW S. "GOODY" TORRISON Goodnow S. "Goody" Torrison, age 86, of Manitowoc, died Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2005 at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Goody was born Oct. 29, 1918 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Alfred and Olga Christianson Torrison. He attended school in Valders and graduated with the class of 1936 from Valders High School. Goody served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1944. On Aug. 16, 1947, Goody married the former Vera Jean Heck at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Goody worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for 22 years until his retirement. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Vera Jean Torrison, Manitowoc; his daughter and son- in-law, Cindy and Charles McCall, Brookfield; his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Sherri Torrison, Milton; six grandchildren, Christopher and Casey McCall, both of Brookfield; Katie Torrison, Ottumwa, Iowa; Kelly and Eric Torrison, both of Milton; Corinne McCall, Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Bernice Draheim, Manitowoc; Evelyn Neumann, Two Rivers; Anabel Schroeder, Francis Creek; one sister-in-law, Marion Nichols, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Goody was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Terry; two sisters, Hazel Meany and Helen Ryan; and seven brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call on Monday at First Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Torrison Family. Herald Times Reporter, July 2005
GUNDER TORRISON (d. 1924) G. TORRISON, 86, CITY PIONEER, IS SUMMONED Came to This City 64 Years Ago, To Hold Funeral Tuesday Gunder Torrison, resident of the city for more than three score years, died at the home of Isaac Aastad, North Eighth street, at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 from the Aastad home with services at 4 o'clock at the First Lutheran church, Eighth and State street, the Rev. D.G. Ristad officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Born at Heirefos, Norway September 6, 1837, Mr. Torrison came to this country at the age of fourteen, locating at Port Washington. Seven years later, in 1858, he came to Manitowoc where he was employed by his brother, Osuld Torrison, in the mercantile business, later taking charge of the grain and produce department of which he continured to be the head until about ten years ago when he retired because of old age. He was married in this city, October 8, 1888 to Erikka Erickson, who survives him. Mr. Torrison for many lived in the home at the northeast corner of Tenth and State streets and was a familiar figure in the city where he was active in the grain and produce business. He was a large man, easy going and friendly and made many friends. News of his passing will bring sorrow to many. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 7, 1924 P.2 ******* [bur. 04-08-1924/cause: general debility]
GUSTAV HAGBART TORRISON GUSTAVE TORRISON DIES AT CHICAGO HOSPITAL PRESIDENT OF O. TORRISON CO. DIES SUDDENLY Operation a Few Days Ago Fatal to Local Man Announcement in messages from Chicago this morning of the death in that city of Gustave H. Torrison, president of the O. Torrison Company and for thirty-five years identified with the company and the city’s business life, came as a great shock to the community in which it was not generally known that Mr. Torrison was seriously ill. Mr. Torrison left here a week ago and on Thursday underwent an operation at the Presbyterian hospital at Chicago which was apparently successful, and the news of his death came as a surprise. Mr. Torrison’s death occurred at 7 this morning. Mrs. Torrison was with him at the time. Arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed but it is expected the body will be brought here this evening or tomorrow. Announcement of the funeral will be made upon arrival of the remains. In Business Here 35 Years Mr. Torrison, through his connection with the O. Torrison company, was one of the most widely known men of the city and county and his death will occasion deep sorrow throughout the community. Born and reared in this city he had spent practically his entire life here and was universally esteemed. For four years, since the death of his brother the late T. E. Torrison, he had been president and general manager of the O. Torrison Co. interests and during that time had initiated changes for the greater development of the company and at his death was engaged upon plans of far reaching import in connection with the concern and its business. Health Impaired Recently Only within the past few months had Mr Torrison’s health been impaired and apparently undermined and when an operation was advised, it was hoped that it would fully restore him. He decided to go to Chicago and entered the Presbyterian hospital there under care of the best surgeons of that city and on Thursday the operation was performed. Reports received here said that Mr. Torrison had passed through the ordeal well and that his condition was favorable and it was not until this morning when the message announcing his death was received that friends know of the seriousness of his case. Born Here 56 Years Ago Mr. Torrison was born in this city on October 10, 1866 and would have been 56 years old next week, had he lived. He received his education in the local schools and later attended Luther college, at Decorah, Iowa, an institution to which the Torrison family has given its support since its founding. After completion of his college course Mr. Torrison returned here and became identified in the business of his father and brothers, the O. Torrison Co., one of the oldest established in the city, and for more than thirty-five years has given his personal attention to the business in departmental and entire management. His keen insight into business, close application to the company’s interests and a personality that was attractive contributed to the growth of the company. Aged Mother Survives Mrs. O. Torrison, aged mother of Mr. Torrison survives him, together with his wife, nee Mathilda Mandt, of Stoughton, to whom he as wedded twenty-five years ago, last month, and two sons, Mandt Torrison, who is a student at Harvard and Richard, who is attending the university of Wisconsin. Six brothers and one sister also survive, being the Rev. I. B. Torrison, of Decorah, Ia., Judge Oscar Torrison, Dr. George Torrison, of Chicago; Norman, William and Aaron Torrison, this city and Mrs. Charles Stewart, of Chicago. Was Good Business Man Although a man rather retiring in disposition Mr. Torrison was keenly alive to the business and civic welfare of the city and his advice was sought on many occasions regarding matters pertaining to the city’s welfare. Conservative in his ideas, sound in judgment and yet aggressive in promoting those matters which he deemed to be important, Mr. Torrison contributed measurably to the welfare of the business interests and the city. He was devoted to business but found time for social enjoyment and was a member of the local lodge of Elks, the Kiwanis club and other organizations. Mr. Torrison is the second member of the O. Torrison Co. to be summoned by death within the brief period of four years, his brother Thomas E. Torrison, former mayor and president of the company, having died in 191?. The Torrison Co. store is closed today in respect to Mr. Torrison and will remain closed until after the funeral, arrangements for which will probably be announced tomorrow. The death of Mr. Torrison is deeply regretted by the community which admired the sterling qualities which he represented. Manitowoc Herald News, October 3, 1922 P. 1 ******** FUNERAL OF G.H. TORRISON HELD FRIDAY The funeral of Gustav Torrison, whose death occurred at Chicago yesterday, will be held Friday afternoon from the residence on Michigan avenue to the First Lutheran church at 2 o’clock. The body of Mr. Torrison arrived today and was taken to the home. Mrs. Torrison and her sons arrived from Chicago last evening. Burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, October 4, 1922 P. 8 ******** KIWANIS CLUB MOURNS FIRST DEATH IN RANKS In the death of Gustave (sic) Torrison yesterday the Kiwanis Club of this city lost its first member since organization and resolutions adopted by the club at its meeting last evening express the sincere appreciation of Mr. Torrison as a Kiwanian and the sorrow of the club in his death. The resolutions, prepared by a committee, were adopted by a rising vote, following the singing by the club of “The Vacant Chair.” The resolutions follow: “The sudden and unexpected death of Brother H. Torrison, a charter member of this club, fills our hearts with sorrow. We were totally unprepared for that sad event, and the announcement of his passing away was a shock to all of us. ”We cannot let his death pass without making a record of the love and esteem in which he was held by this club. “It was a great pleasure to meet and greet him at our weekly meetings, for he had a fund of quaint humor that made him a most delightful companion. He was of a modest and retiring disposition, never pushing himself to the front in any controversy. Nevertheless, he was a man of convictions and was not afraid nor ashamed to assert them. He was a clean man mentally and morally, and his private life was above reproach. His integrity was never questioned. He was generous and charitable. His ear was always open to the cry of distress. He loved and believed in his country and was a loyal true American citizen. The Kiwanis Club will miss him, for he was, in a large sense, a true believe in and exponent of Kiwanis spirit… COMMITTEE Manitowoc Herald News, October 4, 1922 P. 8 ******** FRIENDS PAY LOVING TRIBUTE TO MR. TORRISON Many beautiful floral tributes and an outpouring of friends at the services testified today to the deep sorrow of the community in the death of Gustave Torrison when funeral services were held at the First Lutheran church. The casket, hidden under a wealth of blossoms, was borne by the five brothers and brother-in-law of Mr. Torrison as it was consigned to its last resting place. The Rev. E. A. Boyd, of Edgerton, Former pastor of the church here and a close friend of Mr. Torrison, officiated at the services and eulogized the life and character of the deceased whose death came as a great shock to the community. The cortege which followed the remains to Evergreen was large and made up of many from distant parts of the county and friends from throughout the state. The service was a testimonial to the high esteem in which Mr. Torrison was held. Manitowoc Herald News, October 6, 1922 P. 1 ******** [bur 10-6-1922/age 55 yrs/cause: cancer of the stomach/bur on Thomas E Torrison lot]
HARMENIA TORRISON Consumption claimed the life of Mrs. Ole Torrison here on Thurs. morning last week. The deceased, who was born in Sheboygan 17 Jan. 1874, is survived by her husband and 2 children. The funeral was held Mon. Der Nord Westen, 09 May, 1901 ******** [Burial register has Harmenia Torrison, female, age 27, born in Sheboygan, cause of death: tuberculosis]
HARRY TORRISON (d. 1911) DIES AT STEVENS POINT Popular Manitowoc Young Man is a Victim of Tuberculosis Special to the Northwestern - Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 24 - A Daily News special from Manitowoc says: Harry Torrison, a former well known Manitowoc young man who had been at River Pines Sanitarium at Stevens Point two years, died yesterday, aged twenty-eight years. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Fri., Feb. 24, 1911 page 1 ********* DEATH OF H.F. TORRISON IS REPORTED Former Popular Local boy Dies at Stevens Point, Ill Long Time DEATH WITHOUT MUCH WARNING Harry Torrison, a former well known Manitowoc boy died at River Pine Sanitarium, near Stevens Point early today, death being sudden and unexpected. Messages announcing the demise of Mr. Torrison were received by friends at noon. The body may be brought to this city for burial or will be taken to Milwaukee. The death of Mr. Torrison ends a long brave battle of three years against the ravages of an incurable disease from which he suffered. Mr. Torrison was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Torrison, now of Milwaukee and was one of the most popular young men of the city. He was formerly employed as a clerk in the freight office of the C & NW Company until forced by ill health to give up his work. He was at the State sanitarium at Wales and later entered the private sanitarium, River Pines at Stevens Point where he had been a patient for more than two years. Mr. Torrison's death came without warning. He appeared in his usual health and spirits this morning and was at breakfast but shortly after the meal, suffered a sudden attack that caused his death, his demise being directly due to hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. Torrison was 28 years of age. Mr. Torrison leaves to mourn his death, his parents, who reside at Milwaukee, one brother, Webster of that city and a sister, Mrs. Henry Mueller of Tacoma, Washington. Another brother, Mark died here a year ago. The body may be brought to this city for burial or will be taken to Milwaukee, the present home of the family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1911 ********* BODY HERE FOR FUNERAL Funeral of Late Harry Torrison To Be Held at 1:30 Sunday Funeral services for the late Harry Horrison whose death occurred at Stevens Point and whose body was brought here this morning, will be held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon from the First Lutheran Church, Eighth & State Streets and interment will be at Evergreen. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek & Wattawa. Theodore Torrison, father and Webster Torrison, brother of the dead youth, are here from Milwaukee. Pallbearers who will officiate at the funeral will be Hugo Vits, William Torrison, Lars Kiland, Max Bigel, Walter Schuette and Fred Voelchert. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 25, 1911 ********* DIED: Harry Torrison, a Manitowoc boy, died Thursday of last week at River Pine sanitarium, near Steven Point, after a lingering illness. He was 28 years of age and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Torrison of Milwaukee, former residents of this city. Before his health failed, three years ago, he was employed as a clerk in the freight office of the Northwestern road, in this city. He was a young man of good qualities and the sad news of his death brought sorrow to his relatives and friends in this city. Besides his parents he leaves one brother, Webster, of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Mueller of Tacoma, Wash. His remains were brought here for burial. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 2, 1911 pg. 1 ********* [bur. 02-24-1911/cause: tuberculosis]
JENNIE TORRISON Mrs. Milton S. Torrison, 69 (above), of 649 Pine street, died Wednesday at the apartment of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Sorge, of 707 York street. The Sorges had been up north on a deer hunting trip and Mrs. Torrison was alone in the apartment when she was stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Torrison was born in this city in 1879. Her maiden name was Jennie Dornsky. In 1908 she was married to Mr. Torrison and they located at Elmhurst, Pa. They returned to this city in 1920. She was a member of the Federation of Women’s clubs. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Rolland Sorge and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Burger of Scranton, Pa., and Mrs. E. I. Crowe and Mrs. Mary Pentony of this city. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1949 P. 2 ******** [bur. 11-26-1949/age 69 yrs./bur. on Milton S. Torrison lot]
JOHN W. TORRISON John Torrison, Specialty Board Chairman, Dies Former President of Aluminum Firm Ill Two Months John W. Torrison, chairman of the board of Aluminum Specialty Co., died late Wednesday evening at home, 709 St. Clair St. Mr. Torrison, 58, had been ill two months. Mr. Torrison had been president of the aluminum firm from 1951, following the death of Walter E. Spindler, then president and who had taken over control of the industry in 1914, and was elected chairman of the board in mid-May of 1965. He joined Specialty as assistant secretary and treasurer Aug. 1, 1940. In 1942, he was named vice president and executive vice president in 1945. A native of Manitowoc, he was born April 13, 1908, son of the late Aaron Torrison and Agnes Dreng Torrison. Worked as Teller Mr. Torrison attended preparatory school and college at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. A son, John S., is the third generation of Torrisons at Luther College. His grandfather, Aaron, also went there. During the depression period Mr. Torrison worked as a teller at the old State Bank of Chicago, in the clearinghouse of the then National Bank of the Republic and in the trust department of the old Central Trust Co. After two years as deputy collector of internal revenue in Chicago, Torrison became a salesman in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa for Prentice-Hall Publishing Co. He married Mary Spindler in 1938 and the couple lived for two years at Mason City, Iowa, before coming to Manitowoc. Patron of Fine Arts Mr. Torrison was a patron of fine arts. He initiated the Aluminum Specialty Annual Purchase Award in 1962. A self-styled bibliomaniac. Mr. Torrison liked to acquire books, sometimes more rapidly than he was able to read them, and his interest in Sherlock Holmes led to his becoming a member of… Turn to Page 2-M, Col. 4) Torrison Dies (Continued from Page 1)… the Baker Street Irregulars, a club of loyal Holmes fans. Mr. Torrison was a member of the board of regents of Luther College, of the board of directors of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, a director of Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditure Survey, the advisory board of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston, Mass., a director of Northeast Wisconsin Industrial Assn, Lapcor Plastics Inc., and Branch River Country Club. When he served as president of Branch River Country Club the members built the clubhouse in 1956. He was also a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687 and the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. He was listed in Who’s Who in Business, a national directory. Services Saturday Mr. Torrison is survived by his wife, two sons, John S., of Decorah and William R., with the U.S. Air Force at March Air Force Base, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Ben Chaos, of Tucson, Ariz., his mother, Mrs. Agnes Torrison, of Manitowoc, a brother, Orrin Torrison, of Silver Bay, Minn., a sister, Mrs. Inglof Turmo, of Wauwatosa and a grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday where Lutheran Men of First Lutheran Church will have a memorial service at 9 p.m. The casket will be closed. Memorials may be made to American Cancer society, First Lutheran Church, or Memorial Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 27, 1966, pp. 1, 12 ******** [bur. on Mrs. Martha Spindler lot]
JORGINE (TOSTENSON) TORRISON Mrs. Thomas E. Torrison, who all her life has been one of Manitowoc's outstanding churchwomen, celebrated her 80th birthday yesterday and she entertained at dinner at the Hotel Manitowoc last night. Among her guests were five clergymen, each of whom proposed a toast to the guest of honor. They were the Rev. Alfred Bredesen of Decorah, Iowa, the Rev. Walter Gigstad of Pulaski, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth of this city, the Rev. Adolph Sunby of Rio and the Rev. Ernest Zoerb of this city. Mrs. Gigstad, Mrs. Espeseth, Mrs. Sunby and son Rolf and Mrs. Zoerb also attended. Mrs. Torrison's other guests were Dr. J.M.C. Hanson of Sister Bay, Mrs. K. Edwards and daughter, Mrs. Kissam Brown of Winnetka, Ill., Mrs. Oscar Torrison, Mr. and Mrs. Osuld Torrison and Miss Martha Torrison of Evanston, Ill, Prof. and Mrs. Dave Nelson of Decorah, Ia., Mrs. Clara Omsted of Stoughton, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Omsted of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hougen, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hougen, Mrs. Nic Dedrick and daughter Miss Helene, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Torrison, Miss Mary Spindler, Mrs. Agnes Torrison, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hougen and Judge and Mrs. O.T. Bredesen, all of this city. Mrs. Torrison is the daughter of Captain Tostensen, a lake captain who came to Manitowoc in the '50s. She was Georgina Tostensen before her marriage. She is a charter member of the Ladies Aid society of the First Lutheran church which will mark 60 years of organizatin next year. She is the only living charter member, and she was honored a few years ago by a life certificate in the national organization of Lutheran women, presented to her by the Ladies Aid. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 21, 1938 P.7 ******** Mrs. Torrison, Wife of Pioneer Merchant, Dead Mrs. Jorgine Torrison, 88, widow of Thomas E. Torrison, former mayor and pioneer Manitowoc merchant, and who during her lifetime was one of the city's outstanding churchwomen, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Mrs. Torrison enjoyed good health until a few weeks ago. She was moved to the hospital three weeks ago from her residence, 734 North Tenth street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church, the Rev. Carroll Hincerlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Torrison, nee Jorgine Tostenson, was born in Manitowoc in 1858, the daughter of Captain T. Tostensen, veteran lake captain who came to Manitowoc in the early fifties. She was married in 1884 to Thomas F. Torrison, Manitowoc merchant who for years headed the O. Torrison company, operators of one of the city's department stores now owned by the Boston store. She early took an interest in church work. She was the last surviving charter member of the Ladies Aid society of the First Lutheran church, and when that society celebrated its 60th anniversary in 1939 she was an honored guest at the gathering. During her many years affiliation with the Aid society she kept an accurate book record of all the proceedings. For 10 years she also kept the history of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Green Bay circuit. Even in later years Mrs. Torrison continued her active church and society affiliations. In 1943 she was the honor guest at a family dinner tendered her at the Hotel Manitowoc. Mr. Torrison died in 1918. She is survived by a son, Attorney Anker Torrison of Minneapolis; and a sister, Mrs. Nils Omsted of Stoughton. The body is at the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 10, 1947
LAURA TORRISON Mrs. Theodore Torrison, 80, nee Laura Peterson, former resident of this city, died Thursday in Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held from the Voth funeral home, 1019 South 16th street, Milwaukee, Monday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Torrison was born in Germany and came to this city with her parents when a girl. She was married here to Theodore Torrison who was a salesman with headquarters in this city for many years. About 25 years ago the family moved to Milwaukee. Survivors are the widower and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Mueller, Tacoma, Wash. Three sons, Harry, Webster and Marcus preceded Mrs. Torrison in death. Mrs. Arthur Torrison and Mrs. Charles Seehase of this city are nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1938 P. 6 ******* [d. at Milwaukee, WI/age 80 yrs./cause: malignant hypertension chronic psychosis/ cremains/bur. on Ole Torrison lot]
LOUISE KOEHLER TORRISON MRS. TORRISON DIES LAST EVE Wife of Western Union Manager Was 69 Years Old Mrs. Louise Torrison, wife of Thorval C. Torrison, manager of the Western Union Telegraph office here for years, died last night. She was taken ill at the home, 730 Cleveland avenue, two weeks ago. Funeral services in charge of Rev. D. G. Ristad will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Koehler, was born in this city in 1865 and married Mr. Torrison in 1892. They moved to St. Paul, Minn., but after a few months returned to this city to make their home. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Miss Arline Torrison, and two sisters, Mrs. Emil Baensch of this city, and Mrs. Amanda Damler, St. Paul. Mrs. Torrison was a member of the Prisca society of the Lutheran church and the Woman’s Federation. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1934 P. 4 ******** [cause: myocarditis/wife of Thorval C. Torrison/bur. on John A. Koehler lot]
MARCUS L. TORRISON Mark Torrison, a former resident of this city, died at Wales Sanitarium near Milwaukee last Friday of tuberculosis. R. Torrison was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Torrison, who, until recently resided at this city. He was twenty-one years of age and from the time he left school here until a few months ago was employed as salesman for Browning King & Co. of Mlwaukee. He leaves surviving, his parents, one sister, Mrs. Henry Miller of Tacoma, Wash., and two brothers, Webster of Milwaukee and Harry, who is now at River Pines Sanitarium near Waupaca. Manitowoc Pilot, November 25, 1909 ********* [Mark Torrison/bur. 11-21-1909/cause: tuberculosis]
MARGARET TORRISON (d. 1892) Margarethe Ragnild Torrison, aged two years nine months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Torrison, died on Friday night of last week. She was a child of loving disposition and her loss will long be felt by the afflicted parents. Manitowoc Pilot, January 28, 1892 P. 3
MARTHA FINDAL TORRISON FUNERAL OF MRS. TORRISON HELD FRIDAY Services at Home and at First Lutheran Church Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Findahl (sic) Torrison, pioneer resident whose death occurred yesterday, will be held from the late home on Michigan avenue at 1:30 Friday afternoon and at 2 oclock from the First Lutheran church of which Mrs. Torrison had been a life long communicant. The Rev. Ristadt will officiate at the services at the home and church and burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Torrison for seventy-five years a resident of Manitowoc county was born at Bamle, Norway on December 2, 1834 and came to America with her parents at the age of fourteen years, the family locating in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1850 where four years later on December 26, 1854 her marriage to Mr. Torrison took place. Mr. Torrison, founder of the Torrison Company, pioneer mercantile establishment of the city continued business at Rapids for many years and later removed to this city where his death occurred in 1893, after a successful career and the development of one of the largest business enterprises of the county. Mother of Ten Children Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Torrison, seven of whom survive, being the Rev. Isaac Torrison of Decorah, Iowa; Judge Oscar M. Torrison, Dr. George A. Torrison, Chicago; Norman G. Torrison, William L. Torrison of this city; Aaron J. Torrison and Mrs. C. C. Stewart of Chicago. Three children, Mrs. Adolph Bredeson, Thomas E. and Gustave Torrison have been deceased within the past ten years. Besides seven children, Mrs. Torrison is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. J. Anderson of Mylo, North Dakota and by fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Death Sorrow to Many Friends The death of Mrs. Torrison removes one of the city’s oldest pioneers and to many of the older people of the city takes a friend who was beloved for her kindly acts, her sympathy and her many acts of friendly interest in those privileged to enjoy her friendship. Mrs. Torrison was devoted to her home and family and her life was characterized by this centering of interest which makes her loss keenly felt in the home and family. She was a devout member of the First Lutheran church and had always been deeply interested in work of the church and its branches, particularly Luther college at Decorah, Iowa, at which all of her sons were educated. Mrs. Torrison’s death occurred at the Michigan avenue home of the Torrison family late yesterday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, March 4, 1925 P. 2
MARY TORRISON (d. 1973) Mrs. John (Mary) Torrison, 58, widow of John W. Torrison, former president of Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mrs. Torrison had been residing at Van Nuys, Calif. Private funeral services will be Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officate. Mrs. Torrison, nee Mary Spindler, was born Sept. 16, 1915, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter E. and Martha Rahr Spindler. She attended Rockford College, Rockford, Ill., Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., and Katherine Gibbs College. She was married to John W. Torrison in 1938. He preceded her in death. She was active in girl scouting, serving on the executive committee for Manitowoc Girl Scouts for many years. She was also an active member of the Junior Service League and member of Branch River country Club, North Eastern Wisconsin Golfing Assn. and First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons, a daughter and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to International Meditation Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 2, 1973
MARY E. TORRISON (d. 1916) MRS. MAREN TORRISON, WIDOW OF lATE CAPT. STEPHEN TORRISON, DIES EARLY TODAY FROM GRIPPE Mrs. Maren Torrison, widow of the late Capt. Stephen Torrison who lost his life with the steamer Gladiator which went down in a storm off Evanston July 4, 1890, died at her home early this morning, following an illness of short duration from grippe. Death was due to exhaustion affecting the heart. Mrs. Torrison was born at Skejen, Norway, April 9, 184? and came to America at an early age and was married to Capt. Torrison at Chicago on Dec. 11, 1863. Mrs. Torrison had resided here for many years and though she had suffered from asthma for some years, her general health had been good and news of her sudden death will come as a shock to friends. Mrs. Torrison is survived by four sons, Thorval C., Milton, Arthur and Elmer, the latter two making their home with their mother. One sister, Mrs. Karen Thompson, also survives. The remains will be taken to the First Norwegian church Monday noon and services will be held at the church at 2 o'clock. There will be no services at the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 15, 1916 P.5 ******** [cause: lagrippe/bur. on Stephen Torrison lot] ******** (No.6. 1st publication Jan. 22, '16.) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-INPROBATE. In Re Estate of Mary Torrison, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to be held on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 15th day) of February, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Thorval C. Torrison to admit to probate the last will and testament of Mary Torrison, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor. Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to be held at said court house, on the 4th Tuesday, (being the 23rd day) of May, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 20th day of May, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated Jan. 20, 1916. By the court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge. Emil Baensch, Attorney, (Feb.12) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 22, 1916 P.5 ********** (Note: I believe this is where the court notice goes, Thorval is one of her sons)
MATHILDA (LARSON) TORRISON Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Torrison, 92, of Manitowoc, who died Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Torrison, the former Mathilda Larson, was born Jan. 23, 1876, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Lars and Mary Peterson Larson, and was married to Mr. Torrison in September, 1916, at Valders. He died April 28, 1942. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran parish. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening until Friday noon and at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1968 P. T9 ******* [d. 02-14-1968/age 92 yrs./widow of Arthur Torrison]
NORMAN GODFRED TORRISON Norman Torrison, 76, Last of Merchant Family, Dies Norman G. Torrison, 76, last member of the family of eight sons and two daughters of the late Osuld Torrison, who founded the O. Torrison company here in 1853, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital. His death occurred less than a week after his brother, William, 72, whose funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. The two brothers, who in late years were inseparable companions, had been patients at the hospital since early in January. Both retired from the Torrison company 17 years ago when the business was taken over by the Henderson-Hoyt Company. Funeral Monday Funeral services for Norman Torrison will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel. The Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in this city in 1868, son of Osuld and Martha Torrison, one of a family of ten children. The others, all now deceased, were Thomas, Isaac, George, Oscar, Aaron, Gustave and William, Mrs. Adolph (Inandal) Bredesen and Mrs. Charles (Agnes) Stewart. The father, Osuld, came to this country from Norway and when a young man located in this city, taking a clerking positon with E.R. Smith, pioneer Manitowoc merchant. In 1853 he took over the business, which was located on York street and in 1860 he established the business of the O. Torrison company at Eight and Commercial streets. Played Baseball Norman Torrison was educated in the north side schools and entered Luther college at Decorah, Iowa, from which he was graduated. Like his other brothers, Norman played baseball in (Continued on Page 2, Co. 3) his younger days and was the catcher on the Manitowoc team that dominated Wisconsin cities in baseball in the early nineties. Leaving his employment in the O. Torrison company, Norman accompanied Dr. Kittleson of this city to Alaska in the gold-rush days. He remained for a couple of years, came back to Manitowoc and returned to Alaska on a second trip later. Joined Brothers In Store When he came back to this city permanently, he joined his brothers, Thomas, Gustave, Aaron and William in the operation of the Torrison store. He was office manager for a number of years. When the Henderson-Hoyt company took over the business in 1927 Norman and his brother, William, retired from active business. He was a member of the First Lutheran church and the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. The only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews and wives of deceased brothers. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from Sunday evening at seven o'clock until the hour of the services Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1944 Pages 1 and 2 ******* [cause: apoplexy/bur. on Thos. E. Torrison lot-his father]
OSULD TORRISON From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years Ago (1892) O. Torrison of this city, died this morning, shortly after midnight. For the past few weeks it was quite evident to his friends that the end was drawing near. His health began failing a couple of years ago but the man's fortitude was such that he refused to consider himself an invalid. It was indomitable pluck fighting against the weaknesses of disease and he refused to yield until his strength utterly failed him. His entire family was at his death bed, the boys in college having just arrived yesterday. He was born in Norway in 1828 and came to this country in 1936. He went to work as a clerk at Port Washington, two years after moved to Manitowoc Rapids. From there he came to Manitowoc and engaged in business for himself. By industry and enterprise he succeeded in building up one of the largest retail stores in the state. But he did not confine himself to mercantile business. He branched out into various lines in all of which he met with the highest success. This note must be necessarily brief, but it would be incomplete without some reference to Mr. Torrison as a man outside of business relations. There lived no man, who enjoyed his home more thoroughly, nor who sought more to dispense pleasure at his own fireside. Though immersed in business, the genial side of his nature broke through every barrier when in the presence of friends. He loved the companionship of those whose friendship he valued and was always considerate of the feelings of others. No other man has done as much for man. He grew into wealth from a poor boy but he never was tainted with the annoyance which is common in such cases. O. Torrison will long be remembered by the people of this city as a public spirited man, a citizen who ever tried to do his duty and a man who unostentiously helped the needy. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 1, 1917 ********** Death on Thurs. of last week of Mr. O. Torrison, one of the best known citizens of our city. He was born in Grindstadt, Norway in 1827, came to America then to Manitowoc in 1850, where he established a mercantile store. “If we remember correctly, Mr. K.K. Jones and Mr. Van Valkenbourg, had a part in the business”. His funeral was Sunday. Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1892 ******** Torrison Family Reunion At the Hotel Manitowoc Tuesday evening descendants of Osul Torrison, pioneer Manitowoc merchant, gathered to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of the former Norwegian ship owner and merchant of Manitowoc. Five sons, Rev. I.B. Torrison, Decorah, Ia., Judge Oscar Torrison, Chicago, Dr. George Torrison, Chicago, Norman and William Torrison of this city and one daughter, Mrs. O.C. Stewart of Chicago were present. One other son, Aaron J. Torrison, Chicago, was unable to attend. The late Osul Torrison was born in Norway in 1828 and came to Manitowoc in 1849, starting the O. Torrison Co. here two years later. He was also the owner of many lake vessels in the early days. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 08, 1928, Page 9 ******** WINTER HARDSHIPS. The handsome little schooner Linderla belonging to Mr. O. Torrison had a rough experience during the cold weather of last week. She left this city for Manistee on last Wednesday morning but the steam rising from the lake was so thick that the Capt. could not get his bearings and was obliged to run out into the lake to prevent going on the beach. She made Milwaukee Thursday forenoon a floating mass of ice. Her crew of four men was on deck almost continually and suffered great hardships from the cold and from the seas which swept over the vessel continuously. Their clothes were frozen stiff and all suffered from frost bites. One of the crew had his feet badly frozen. He was cared for on the arrival of the vessel in Milwaukee. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 23, 1884 P.3 ********* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1892) A SUCCESSFUL MAN Mr. O. Torrison came to Manitowoc Rapids in 1848. He was then a young man of 20 years. He left Norway two years before and these he spent at Port Washington where he attended school. His first work at the Rapids Village was clerking in the store of Baker and Beardsley. There were three general stores in the village at that time, the one mentioned and Adam Bleser. L. Sherman had a shoe store and tannery. It was still the county seat and the village is described as beautiful. The number of saw mills along the river made business lively. The surrounding country was then being settled, but the pioneers found it necessary while clearing their lands to make provisions for present wants by making shingles. The Rapids was the chief market for this article of barter. Though Manitowoc was then supplied with stores, a great many of the Manitowoc people, even as late as 1850, made a large part of their purchases at the Rapids. Mr. Armsby came to the village about the same time Mr. Torrison died. Both young fellows slept in the garret of the store building, their bed was of the primitive style, being made up on the floor. The Rapids had an advantage over Manitowoc in the fact that the road leading to the latter passed through the former. What is know as the Calumet Road was not then open. In 1850 Baker and Beardsley removed their stock to Manitowoc. Mr. Torrison came to them, still in the capacity of clerk. Soon after the stock was sold to E. R. Smith and Captain Smith and Mr. Torrison remained with them for two years. He then formed a partnership with a man named Nordvi and they opened a general store near the Windiate House. Later they rented from K. K. Jones, the building now known as the Jones Library building and remained here until the store was removed to Eighth Street near the river. There are few men who started life as a clerk in a village store and who entered business for himself with his savings as capital, who have done more than Mr. Torrison has. When one looks at his large store, fine residence and his other extensive property and then think of the clerk in the village store 44 years ago, he cannot help admiring the industry and business ability which have wrought the change. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 22, 1917
SOPHIA MINERVA TORRISON Died Torrison - In this city July 14, of heart disease, Sophia Minerva, daughter of Steven and Mary Torrison, aged seven years, four months and seven days. Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., July 17, 1879
SOPHIA B. TORRISON Mrs. W. Elmer Torrison, 84, of 949 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Torrison, nee Sophia Haberman was born May 4, 1887, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman and Minnie Borchardt Haberman. She was married to Elmer Torrison Dec. 23, 1918, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1953. Mrs. Torrison was a member of the Women's Guild of First Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, James, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Arthur and Harold, of Manitowoc and Frank, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 30, 1971 ******* [d. 08-27-1971/age 84 yrs./widow of Walter Elmer Torrison] (04 May 1887/Aug 1971/SSDI)
STEPHEN TORRISON A SCHOONER GOES DOWN. The Gladiator Fills and Capsizes Off Evanston. CHICAGO, July 5. - The scow-schooner Gladiator capsized some seven miles off Evanston at the hight (sic) of the gale, and Capt. Stephen Torrison, its owner and master, was drowned. The other members of the crew were rescued from the wreck by the tug A.A. Carpenter, and brought into port. The Gladiator had left Jacksonport last Thursday with cordwood for Chicago. "All went well," as the wreck report to the Government will read, until 11 o'clock Thursday night, when the schooner sprung a leak. The crew started the pumps, and finding that the water was coming in faster than it was being pumped, began to throw the wood overboard. Even then the water continued to gain, and at 5 o'clock the crew thought their time had come. At this critical moment the tug A.A. Carpenter was sighted. The tug came with hail, and then followed the Gladiator for a while. Soon after the Gladiator was struck by a great wave and turned over on her side in the sea. The crew clambered over the rail, and held on the rigging on the boat's side. Capt. Torrison was caught in the cabin. All the others were rescued. Davenport Morning Tribune, Davenport, Iowa Sunday, July 6, 1890 P.3 ********* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1890) Captain Stephen Torrison of this city, drowned off Evanston on the morning of July 4. His vessel, the Gladiator, capsized in a storm. The captain was at the time in the cabin but crawled through the window and reached the surface. He was struck by something and thus rendered unable to maintain his hold on the wreckage. The others on board were saved by a tug which was near at the time of the accident, the vessel went to pieces. Captain Torrison was a resident of Manitowoc many years. He leaves a wife and three children. His body has not been recovered. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 8, 1915 ********* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1890) The body of Captain Stephen Torrison who was lost off the scow Gladiator was found on the beach near Evanston on Sunday. His son, Thorval Torrison was notified and left for Evanston on Monday morning, returning with the body Monday night. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 15, 1915 ********* [cause: drowning] ********* (First publication Oct. 30, 1890.) No. 76 IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Stephen Torrison, deceased. On reading and filing a petition of Enoch Larson of the city of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County Wisconsin representing among other things that Stephen Torrison late of said county, on the 4th day of July, A.D., 1890, upon Lake Michigan in said state died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is a principal creditor of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to him or some proper person granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 25th day of November, A.D., 1890 at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitwooc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc the 22nd day of October, A.D., 1890. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 6, 1890 P. 4
TERRY TORRISON Little Terry Dies Despite Valiant Fight Little Terry Torrison died Saturday, despite a valiant effort to save his life with serums flown in mercy flights from Chicago. Terry, 4, had been in a coma for eight days at Holy Family Hospital, suffering from influenzal meningitis and pneumonia. Death came at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, ending a round the clock battle which had drawn national attention. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goodnow Torrison, 910 N. 16th St., had stayed at the boy’s bedside almost constantly since he was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 18 by city ambulance. Serums Made Available Early last week when his condition became critical, the private plane of Guido Rahr, president of the Rahr Malting Company, was flown to Chicago for the rare serum which doctors hoped would rally the boy. Another supply was flown to Manitowoc Wednesday by a North Central Airliner which detoured for a special stop. Pneumonia set in Thursday, and despite efforts of Drs. Daniel M. Pick and Robert F. Thorpe, Terry’s condition grew worse. Newspapers and radios throughout the U.S. became interested in Terry’s story, and a drug firm representative, visiting in Waupun, read the account and made still another medicine available. Inflammation of Brain To combat the deadly fever, a special drug developed from rabbits was flown to Manitowoc in the Rahr plane, and again by North Central. The second flight was delayed for 30 minutes while police motorcycles escorted a squad car through mid- town Chicago traffic to the airport. The influenzal meningitis which struck little Terry is an inflammation of the brain covering which begins when the bacillus breaks through the system, a doctor said. Terry was born in Manitowoc on Feb. 5, 1949. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Besides the parents, Terry is survived by a younger sister, Cindy Lynn; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Olga Torrison of Manitowoc; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heck of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Scheli Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1953 P. 1 ********* [d. 12-26-1953/age 4 yrs./bur. on Goodnow Torrison lot]
THEODORE TORRISON Messages received here this week advised of the death at Tacoma, Wash., of Theodore Torrison, 90, former Manitowoc resident. For the past six years he had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Mueller, of Tacoma. Mr. Torrison was born in this city and spent much of his life here. The family moved to Milwaukee 32 years ago. When a young man he was employed in the offices of Truman and Cooper, mill operators here. In later years he was a traveling salesman, making his headquarters in this city. His wife, the former Laura Peterson, preceded him in death. His survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Mueller, of Tacoma, and a number of cousins and nieces, some of whom live in this city. Three sons, Harry, Webster, and Marcus, preceded him in death. The body was cremated in Tacoma and the ashes will be brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 22, 1945 p.2 ******** [age 90 yrs./cremains/cause: terminal cardiac failure/bur. above Webster Torrison on Ole Torrison lot]
THOMAS E. TORRISON (d. 1918) EX MAYOR THOMAS TORRISON, HEAD OF TORRISON COMPANY IS SUMMONED BY DEATH One of Best Known Residents of County, Prominent in Business Affairs Here for 40 Years, Passes Away - Funeral to be Held Monday Former Mayor Thomas E. Torrison, president of the O. Torrison Company, and one of the best known of Manitowoc county residents, died at the family home on North Eighth street last night after an illness of two years, news of the death of Mr. Torrison, while not unexpected, proving a great shock to the community. For some time past his condition had been regarded as serious and friends had feared the worst. The nervous shock which Mr. Torrison sustained at the time of the fire at the O. Torrison company store a year ago when he suffered burns probably had its effect upon his condition and undoubtedly contributed to hastening his death. For some time past he had been forced to give up business pursuits. The death of Mr. Torrison removes from the community one of its best known businessmen and a citizen who was held in universal regard. Since 1876, more than 40 years ago, Mr. Torrison had been identified with the O.Torrison company and for twenty five years had been president of the company, whose store and interests are among the largest mercantile enterprises of the city and county. Mr. Torrison gave his personal attention to every detail of the business and was a most successful man. Mr. Torrison was born in Manitowoc, sixty two years ago, the son of the late Osuld Torrison, founder of the Torrison company. He graduated from Luther college at Decorah, Ia., in 1876, and, returning to this city, immediately became identified with the business enterprise which bears the Torrison name. He assumed a prominent place in public affairs and business circles of the county and served as a member of the school board of joint district No. 1 for twenty years. He represented his ward in the city council and as a member of the county board and served as mayor of the city for four terms, giving the city a most successful administration. Married on Jan. 2, 1884 to Jorgiana Tostensen, Mr. Torrison was the father of one son, Anker, both of whom survive him. His aged mother, Mrs. O. Torrison of this city, seven brothers, Rev. Isaac Torrison of Decorah, Ia., Judge Oscar Torrison, Dr. George A. Torrsion and Aaron Torrison of Chicago, Gustav, Norman and William of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Stewart of Chicago, also survive. Mr. Torrison had taken an active part in politics and on several occasions had been prominently mentioned and urged to become a candidate for congress from this district, his name having, at one time, been presented to the district convention for nomination. A member of the Norwegian Lutheran church, Mr. Torrison had been active in the church and had given of his time and means to the cause of moral uplift and citizenship. He was a man of broad mind, progressive ideas and his life had been one that lived up to the principles in which he believed. A kindly, courteaous man, Thomas Torrisons’s friends were limited only to his acquaintanceship. Although reserved, Mr. Torrison was easily approachable and was a friend valued by all who knew him. The funeral of Mr. Torrison will be held Monday at 2 o’clock from the home at 520 North Eighth street, the Rev. Boyd officiating. A memorial service for Mr. Torrison will be held at the First Norwegian Lutheran church, Eighth and State streets, Sunday morning, Sept. 8, at 10:30 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 30, 1918 ******** [bur. 09-02-1918/cause: pernicious]
THORVAL TORRISON Thorval Torrison Dies; Funeral To Be Held Monday Thorval C. Torrison, 77, of 720 Cleveland avenue, who retired as manager of the Western Union offices in Manitowoc in 1936 after 52 years association with that company, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. He has suffered from a stomach ailment for several months. Mr. Torrison started with the telegraph company as a messenger in 1883 and rose to the manager’s post 17 years later. When a young man he was prominent in athletics here and was an infielder on the Manitowoc club in the years before the turn of the century when the Shipbuilders were a power in semipro baseball circles in Wisconsin. Funeral Monday Funeral services for Mr. Torrison will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church, the Rev. Ernest Zoerb officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. A lifelong resident of the city, Mr. Torrison was born here in 1866 and after completing school started work as a messenger boy. He took an active interest in baseball and when a strong semipro club was organized in the 90’s he was placed at third base on a club that boasted three Torrison brothers and a cousin. The brothers were Aaron, William and Norman Torrison, cousins of Thorval. In one year the club won 20 straight games. At the time Mr. Torrison started with the Western Union the offices run in connection with the telephone company were managed by W. W. DeLano, and occupied quarters on Commercial street. Under Mr. DeLano’s guidance Mr. Torrison learned the Morse code and became an operator. In 1900 Mr. Torrison became manager. He retired in 1936 and was succeeded by A. H. Cyr. Mr. Torrison was an active member of the Manitowoc Lodge of Elks and served as secretary for 13 years. He was also a member of the Rotary club for many years. Mr. Torrison for years served as Manitowoc correspondent for Chicago and Milwaukee newspapers. Fifty-two years ago, Mr. Torrison married Miss Louise Koehler of this city. She died nine years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Arline Torrison, employed in the city hall in Chicago, who was summoned here this week by the serious illness of her father; and by two brothers, Elmer and Milton, both of Manitowoc. Another brother, Arthur, preceded him in death. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Sunday at 1 p.m. It will be moved to the church Monday at 10 a.m. to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1943 P. 2 ******** [cause: carcinoma of stomach/bur. on John A. Koehler lot]
TILLAMANDT TORRISON MRS. GUSTAVE TORRISON, 60, DIES, MADISON Widow of Pioneer Manitowoc Merchant Victim of Pneumonia; Burial Here on Saturday Stricken with a cold last Saturday which developed into pneumonia, Mrs. Tilla Torrison, 60, widow of the late Gustave Torrison, pioneer Manitowoc merchant, who passed away here in 1922, died last night at 11 o’clock at the Madison General hospital in Madison. News of her demise, received in messages of her son Atty. Richard Torrison of this city this morning, proved a distinct shock to her hosts of friends, who did not know of her illness. For the past five years Mrs. Torrison has been a resident of Madison, where she has been House mother for the Gammi (sic) Phi Beta sorority at the University of Wisconsin. Shortly after the death of her husband, Mrs. Torrison returned to her former home at Stoughton, Wis., where she has a summer home on a nearby lake. Later she removed to Madison to take up her duties at the sorority house. Born at Stoughton, Wis., sixty years ago, the deceased, a daughter of T. G. Mandt, pioneer wagon manufacturer of the middle west, made her home there until her marriage to Gustave Torrison of this city in 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Torrison then removed to Manitowoc where Mr. Torrison was secretary of the O. Torrison Company, a leading mercantile establishment of northeastern Wisconsin. On the death of his elder brother Thomas, Gustave Torrison became head of the company, which position he filled up to the time of his death nine years ago. During her years of residence here Mrs. Torrison was an active member and worker in the First Norwegian Lutheran church and devoted much of her time to church activities and the work of the various church societies. Two sons, Atty. Richard Torrison of this city and Mandt Torrison of St. Paul, one sister, Mrs. Giles Dow of Stoughton, Wis., and her aged mother, Mrs. T. C. Mandt of Stoughton, survive. Burial Here Saturday Funeral services for the deceased will be held in this city with burial in Evergreen cemetery here beside the remains of her deceased husband. Private funeral services will take place Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dow in Stoughton and the remains will be brought to this city. Services will take place at three o’clock on Saturday afternoon from the First Lutheran church with the Rev. D. C. Ristad officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, February 12, 1931 P. 2 ********* [Tilla Torrison/female/bur. 2-13-1931/died at Madison, WI/cause: acute dilalation of heart/bur. on Thomas E. Torrison lot]
VERA JEAN TORRISON Vera Jean "Vee" Torrison Vera Jean "Vee" Torrison, age 92, formerly of Atlantic Circle, Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Vera was born August 31, 1921 in Antigo daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Alberts) Heck. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated in 1939 from Lincoln High School. On August 16, 1947, Vera Jean married Goodnow S. "Goody" Torrison at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 28, 2005. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of Manitowoc Bowling Association for more than fifty years. Vera was an avid golfer, bowler and member of several card clubs. She was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry from 1939 until 1948 and then HMF Inc. from 1972 until her retirement in 1978. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Goodnow; one son: Terry Lee Torrison; one sister: Marion Nichols; one brother: Jim Heck; six sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church chapel Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
WALTER ELMER TORRISON Walter Torrison Killed by Train at City Crossing Supervisor Candidate Was Driving; Brother Sustains Scratches Walter E. (Elmer) Torrison, 69, of 416 N. Seventh St., was killed almost instantly Saturday afternoon, when his car was struck by a Diesel switch engine on Calumet Avenue. A brother, Milton Torrison, 59, of 1010 Dewey St., escaped with only a slight scratch. The dead man was the first traffic fatality in Manitowoc since July, 1951. He had retired as foreman of the Manitowoc electric utility in 1951, and was a candidate for supervisor of the Fourth ward in the March, 1953, primary. Died of Skull Fracture Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc, County Coroner, said Mr. Torrison died of a skull fracture, received when his car, going west on Calumet, was struck in the left side by the engine. He said there would be no inquest. Engineer Charles Orgeman, 60, of Antigo, told police that his diesel powered engine had just been serviced at the round house, and he was heading for the station to pull the 5:40 p.m. train to Marshfield. Mr. Orgeman said the engine going north, had stopped while the pilot changed the switch, and then started up again at about 10 miles an hour. The engineer and his fireman, Frank Hurth, 59, of Antigo, said they saw the Torrison car coming toward the intersection as the engine approached, but thought the auto was going to stop, since the wig-wag signals were working. Doors Sheared Off They said the driver hesitated, then kept going across the intersection. The train caught the car and sheared off both left doors, sending the sedan spinning around on Calumet Avenue west of the tracks. (snip) Sgt. Melvin Reinhardt and Patrolmen Anton Glysch and Marvin Rein said that as they drove to the scene, west on Calumet Avenue, the setting sun had set up a blinding glare, and it was possible that the same thing had happened to Torrison as he drove toward the intersection. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services for Mr. Torrison... (Continued on Page 2) Accident (Continued from Page 1)… will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Torrison was born in this city in 1883, attended city schools and in 1903 entered the employ of the private electric utility, then owned and headed by the late John Schuette, Manitowoc banker. When the municipality acquired the plant in 1914 he continued and when he retired in 1951, after 38 years with the municipal plant was foreman and superintendent of construction. Three weeks ago he filed papers to make the race for supervisor in the Fourth ward. His name is on the printed ballots but may not be record in the official canvass. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Eagles, and the Brotherhood of the First Lutheran Church. In 1916 he married Miss Sophie Haberman. She survives with a son, James, of Manitowoc; brother, Milton of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after Tuesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1953 pp. 1,2 ********* [Walter Elmer/d. 02-28-1953/age 69 yrs.]
WEBSTER O. TORRISON BRING BODY HERE TO REST Webster Torrison Dies at Milwaukee--Third Death in 3 Years Webster Torrison, a former Manitowoc boy and for several years assistant in the register of deed office died at Milwaukee and the body was brought here this morning for burial. Mr. Torrison’s death occurred early in the week but owing to the absence from home of his father and inability of the family to locate him, the funeral was delayed. The funeral was held from the Northwestern station to Evergreen. “Webb” Torrison as he was familiarly known here, was 26 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Torrison, and removed with his parents to Milwaukee seven years ago. He had been in failing health for more than a year and had been at a sanitarium, returning to his home only a few days before his death. Mr. Torrison’s death is the third in the family in the brief period of three years. Besides his parents, one sister, Mrs. Henry Mueller of Tacoma, survives. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 5, 1912 P. 1 ******** [Webster Oscar Torrison/bur. 07-05-1912/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]]
WILLIAM LOREN TORRISON William Torrison Dies; Funeral To Be Wednesday Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 20, 1944 P.2 (Note: His obit is in the dated paper, but only the headline is legible) ******* TORRISON, William-Age 72, years. Died Sunday March 19th. Fuenral services will be held Wednesday Maarch 22nd at 2 p.m. from the Frazier Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Ernest Zoerb will officiate. The body may be viewed at the Frazier Mortuary after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 20, 1944 P. 11 ******* Funeral services for William Torrison, (photo) 72, retired Manitowoc business man who died at the Holy Family hospital Sunday night, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel. The Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 21, 1944 P. 2 ******* [d. 03-12-1944/age 72 yrs./cause: hypostatic pneumonia/bur. on Thos. E. Torrison lot-his father]
CHESTER TOSTEN Chester Tosten, 41, of 1013 Madison street, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home, the Rev. Walter Haase officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Tosten was born in this city in 1901, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Knut Tosten, In 1922 he married Miss Julia Urban. In recent years Mr. Tosten has been employed at the Burger boat Company. Survivors are the widow; two sons (Private) at home; two brothers, Arthur of Sheboygan and Victor of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Cyril Antonie and Mrs. Harold Schuknecht, both of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after seven o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 23, 1942 P.7 ******** [d. 11-22-1942/age 41 yrs./cause: acute alcoholism]
JULIA TOSTEN TOSTEN-Mrs. Chester, 47, of 1012-A Madison Street, died Thursday morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed after Friday noon at the funeral home. The rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 9, 1949 p.22 ******** [bur. 06-11-1949/age 47 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Chester N. Tosten lot]
AMANDA TOSTENSEN DIED.--On Saturday June 2, Amanda Tostensen, aged 7 years, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Tostensen of the town of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 7, 1888 ********** [Ronella Amanda Tostenson/bur. 06-05-1888/age 7 yrs/cause: consumption]
JESSE TOSTENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1900: Death in a local hospital on Fri. of 15-yr. old Jessie Tostenson, son of Capt. Tostenson here, of consumption complicated by a suppuration of the spine. He had undergone a minor operation a few days before his death in order to ease his symptoms, but it did not have the desired results. ******* [Jesse TOSTENSON/cause: tuberculosis of the spine]
KARL TOSTENSEN (d. 1886) Carl A. Tostensen(sic) died on Saturday last after an illness of almost a year’s duration. He caught a severe cold early last fall and was unable to shake it off. He was in his 13th year. His funeral took place on Tuesday of this week. Manitowoc Plot, August 12, 1886 P. 3 ******** [?? Tostenson, Jr./bur. 08-11-1886] (Note: His stone has the dates in the European format. Should read: August 22, 1873/August 7, 1886)
MARY TOSTENSEN DEATH OF MRS. TOSTENSEN AT MINNEAPOLIS Body of Former Local Resident to Be Buried Here Messages received here last evening from Minneapolis by Mrs. Thomas Torrison and other relatives brought news of the death in that city of Mrs. Mary Tostensen, widow of the late Capt. Tosten Tostensen of this city, who since the death of her husband in 1921 has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William M. Glascock, at Minneapolis. The body of Mrs. Tostensen will be brought here for burial arriving tomorrow morning and services will be held at the Chapel at Evergreen at 2 tomorrow afternoon with the Rev. O. K. Espeseth in charge. Mrs. Tostensen’s death was sudden and unexpected and was due to a stroke which she suffered yesterday morning and from which she never rallied. Mrs. Tostensen was 77 years of age, having been born at Valders, Norway September 27, 1848. She came to Manitowoc county in young womanhood and for fifty years made her home here. In 1880 after the death of her first husband she was married to Capt. Tostensen, one daughter of the marriage surviving, Mrs. Glascock. A son, Louis Olson, by the first marriage, also survives at Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. Thomas Torrison of this city and Mrs. Niles Onsted of Stoughton are daughters of Capt. Tostensen, deceased. News of the death of Mrs. Tostensen will be received with sorrow by many friends in this city where during her long residence she enjoyed the love of all who knew her. Mrs. Tostensen was a member of the First Lutheran church of this city and in former years was active in the work of the congregation. The Rev. Espeseth who will conduct the burial rites is an old family friend. Manitowoc Herald News, April 28, 1926 P. 2 ********* A message received here Tuesday evening from Minneapolis by Mrs. Thomas E. Torrison brought news of the death in that city of Mrs. Mary Tostenson(sic), widow of the late Capt. Tosten Tostenson of this city, who since the death of her husband in 1921, has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William M. Glascock at Minneapolis. The body of Mrs. Tostenson was brought here for burial arriving this morning and services will be held at the chapel at Evergreen at 2 this afternoon with the Rev. O.K. Espeseth in charge. Mrs. Tostenson's death was sudden and was due to a stroke which she suffered Tuesday morning. Mrs. Tostenson was 77 years of age, having been born at Valders, Norway, September 27, 1848. Her maiden name was Marion Aubol. She came to Manitowoc County in young womanhood and for fifty years made her home here. In 1880, after the death of her first husband, she was married to Capt. Tostenson, one daughter of the marriage surviving, Mrs. Glascock. A son, Louis Olson, by the first marriage also survives at Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. Thomas E. Torrison of this city and Mrs. Nils Omsted of Stoughton are daughters of Capt. Tostenson, deceased. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 29, 1926
TOSTEN TOSTENSEN CAPT. TOSTENSEN ENDS CRUISE ON LIFE’S SEAS Capt. Tosten Tostensen, pioneer resident and one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county, early-day-vessel captain, has ended a long cruise on life’s sea and his bark is now sheltered in the port of death. Captain Tostensen passed away at his home, Seventh street and Cleveland avenue, Friday afternoon at the advanced age of 87 years. Death was due to infirmities of age, Captain Tostensen for some time having been very feeble. The death of Captain Tostensen marks the passing of a man than whom no other was better known in the city’s history. Born at Valders, Norway, September 20, 1834, Captain Tostensen came to America in 1857 and located in Manitowoc in July of that year, having resided here ever since, a period of 64 years. He engaged in farming, but later decided to sail and his first boat was the Experiment, one of the early day schooners hailing from here. Later he sailed the Reuben Richards and then the steamer Henry W. Richards, continuing on the lakes until advancing age formed his retirement. Even in his later years Captain Tostensen maintained his interest in marine affairs and took great pride in the development of Manitowoc as a port. He kept pace with the improvement in sailing craft and never tired of recounting the story of earlier day sailing. Captain Tostensen is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Torrison, this city; Mrs. Nels Omsted, of Stoughton, Wis., and Mrs. W.M. Glascock, of Minneapolis. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the late home, the Rev. E.A. Boyd of the First Lutheran church with which Captain Tostensen was affiliated, officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, November 19, 1921 P. 1 ******** Captain Tosten Tostenson(sic) died at his home at Seventh Street and Cleveland Avenue last Friday. He was born at Valders, Norway, September 20, 1832 and came to America and directly to Manitowoc in 1851, arriving July 6th. He was married in 1857 to Ragnild Qvale, who died iin 1879. Of a family of six of this marriage, two daughters survive, Mrs. Thomas E. Torrison of this city and Mrs. Nils Omsted of Stoughton. He was married again in 1880 to Mary Aubol who with a daughter, Mrs. William W. Glascoch of Minneapolis survive. Three grandchildren also survive, Anker O. Torrison, a lawyer at Cut Bank, Montana and Karl and Rolf Omsted of Stoughton. For a time after coming to this country, Captain Tostenson was employed in a tannery at Two Rivers but early took to the Great Lakes like so many of his compatriots. He was successively part owner and master of the schooners, Experiment, El Tempo, A. P. Nichols and the steamer, Henry C. Richards. He severed his connections with marine affairs in 1890 and resided on a farm between here and Two Rivers until a few years ago when he moved into this city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home with Rev. E.A. Boyd of the First Lutheran church officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Captain Tostenson was typical of the men who became leaders and pioneer society. He just naturally assumed leadership and wrung a find competence from the stubborn waters of the great fresh water seas, where many a weakling failed and he left it largely in local real estate holdings. He was square and no man ever said he wronged him or took an unjust penny. The habits of thrift, necessitated by the early struggles, he never lost but what he had was his own, earned by his own intelligence, initiative, industry, skill and daring. The habit of relying on and acting on his own judgment, he carried to the end. This was a Man. There are but few, if any of his kind, lingering from a long past generation and the country is not the better for it. Captain Timothy Kelley was reminiscing on Captain Tostenson. He said that there are but few left hereabouts who can even appreciate what it means to say that the late vesselman was a first class shipmaster and he tried to make his auditors understand by his narrative, "Like every good shipmaster, Captain Tostenson could rise to any emergency and in a crisis perform feats of courage and seamanship upon the success of which the lives of himself and his crew and sometimes his own life's savings, depended. I will relate one such occasion. In 1864, I was a member of the crew of the schooner, Experiment, of which Captain Tostenson was master and largely owner. We came down the lake from Chicago (a sailor always calls north "down" on Lake Michigan) and when we arrived off Manitowoc, try to picture the situation. A southeast gale was blowing, a terrific sea was rolling. It was midnight. The river mouth was still in its natural condition. The only guide beacon was the government tower light on the high ground at York and Fifth Streets. The channel at the river mouth was narrow and shallow. The Captain had the alternatives of running down the lake before the gale, which might be safer temporarily but in the end increase the danger, or trying to hit that "hole in the sand" in the dark. There was no gasoline auxiliary, no tug, no pier head light, in fact no harbor piers. He had to bring the schooner around, put her accurately into that entrance. A miscalculation of a few yards meant disaster to his property and perhaps to all of us. Well, he brought his ship, his cargo and us into the Manitowoc River that wild, black midnight keeping a fairly big spread of canvas on her to jump her over the bar and we tied up in the quiet harbor and went home. It was all in the day's work and the Captain would have scorned any attempt to make a heroic incident of it. It was one of many a performance requiring the courage, decision, iron nerve, sixth sense of accurate location and superb seamanship which he and the best of his kind exhibited when the occasion for them arose." Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 24, 1921 ******** [bur. 11-20-1921/cause: acute bronchitis]
MARIT TOSTENSON Deaths of a Week: Mrs. Marit Tostenson died at her home at Tenth and Huron street of consumption. The deceased was 64 years of age and had been a resident of this city for the past thirty years. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 6, 1901 pg. 1 ***** A beautiful tribute was paid by a large gathering of friends to the memory of Mrs. Merit Tostenson, deceased, Friday at the funeral held from St. Paul’s Norwegian Lutheran church at 2 o’clock. Many floral offerings crowned the casket and deep sorrow was manifested for the departed. Rev. Rogne officiated ?? the services. Interment was ?? Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 8, 1901, p. 1 ***** [Martha/cause: tuberculosis]
RONALD E. TOSTON Ronald E. Toston, age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Ron was born on November 14, 1938 in Manitowoc to the late Victor and Martha Novak Toston. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. On August 22, 1959, Ron married LeAnn Myers at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Ron had owned and operated Toston Cement & Masonry for approximately 12 years. He joined the Manitowoc Police Department on February 1, 1965. In January of 1983, Ron was promoted to the rank of Sergeant; and in January of 1989; he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Ron was chosen Officer of the Year by the Manitowoc Rotary Club in 1981. He served five years as President of Manitowoc Professional Police Association, nine years as secretary for the Manitowoc Police Community Relations Committee, and for 29 years was a member of Wisconsin Professional Police Association where he served as President from July 1979 to June 1983. He retired in February of 1994. Ron enjoyed spending his time wintering in Florida with LeAnn where they spent their days at the beach. He was a very hard worker and when he had free time, Ron enjoyed taking his family on vacations. Ron was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Survivors include Ron's wife of 56 years: LeAnn; five children: Kim (David) Smith, Manitowoc; Scott (Rhonda) Toston, Alpharetta, GA; Bradley Toston, Tampa, FL; Rhonda (Steve) Jacobson, Naples, FL; and Renee Toston, Brownsburg, IN; 11 grandchildren: Jamie, Heidi, Brett, Cheyenne, Jesse, Brittni, Alex, Zac, Samantha, Erich, and Austin; seven great grandchildren: Hyden, Jillian, Jaina, Jameson, Elias, Maris, and Kaya; sister: Beatrice Pribek, Oshkosh; brother-in-law: Kenneth( Jeriene) Myers, Kimberly; also other relatives and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents: Victor and Martha Toston; brother: Robert Toston; sister: Carol Wilda; and nephew: Bobby Toston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gather Center located on the south property of the funeral home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and again at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Ron's name. LeAnn would like to thank her niece and nephew, Jean and Ken Petersohn, for all the attention and help they provided. Funeral Home Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home - Manitowoc 628 North Water Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 11, 2015
LEO J. TOUHEY JR. (d. 2010) Leo J. Touhey Jr., age 88, formerly of 1516 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died on Monday evening, Oct. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's at Felician Village. Leo was born on March 3, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Leo Sr. and Sophie (Kocian) Touhey. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and received an honrable discharge in March of 1946. Leo married the former Loris Houghton on Nov. 27, 1947, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. He was employed as a computer systems analyst with the Aluminum Specialty, Holy Family Hosptial, and Formrite Tube Co. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Leo was very active in the Masquers Inc., the Capitol Civic Centre, Roncalli High School Athletic Association, Kiwanis, and ROMEOS. Leo received the Wisconsin Community Theatre Association Man of the Year award in 1973. He had 60 years of distinguished membership in the Masquers-acting, directing, designing and building sets, serving as officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Leo performed with the Masqueers in each of seven decades. Leo spearheaded a group to restore the Capitol Civic Centre, was a member of the founding Board of Directors and led volunteer efforts in reconstruction and tours, etc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents: Leo and Sophie Touhey; one sister: Lucille Markvart; and one grandson: Brendan Touhey. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, North 14th and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc, on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the Touhey family. In lieu of flowers, the Touhey family would appreciate contributions to St. Mary's Felician Village or the Masquers Inc. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 20, 2010
LEO J. TOUHEY SR. (d. 1970) Leo J. Touhey, Sr., 71, of 1924 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 am Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. A cousin, the Rev. Ralph Merkatoris, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Touhey was born Jan. 23, 1899 at Maribel, son of the late Edward and Helen Mulqueen Touhey. He married Sophia Kocian in 1918 at Glenmore, Wis., and they came to Manitowoc in 1919. He was employed at Aluminum Specialty Co., before retiring in 1964. He was also owner of Touhey's Gardens, Menasha Avenue. Mr. Touhey was a member of the Holy Name Society, Gladiolus Society and the Senior Citizen's Club. Survivors include his wife, a son, Leo J. Jr., of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Marge) Woods and Mrs. James (Lucille) Markvart of Manitowoc; two brothers, Irving of Milwaukee and James of Oklahoma City, Okla., 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 13, 1970 page T8
LORIS M. TOUHEY Loris M. Touhey, age 86, formerly of 1516 New York Ave., Manitowoc, and a lifelong Manitowoc resident, died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at St. Mary's at Felician Village. Loris was born on Oct. 12, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roy and Esther (Nelson) Houghton. Loris was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was valedictorian for the class of 1942. Loris played the piano and organ and served for several years at church orgnist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She married Leo J. Touhey, Jr. on Nov. 27, 1947, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2010. Loris and Leo met while working on a play for Masquers, Inc., and remained committed to the organization and the arts in Manitowoc for more than 60 years. With Masquers, Loris played many roles, including performing on stage and directing shows, and served as an officer and member of the Board of Directors for more than 20 years. Leo and Loris were named man and Woman of the Year by the Wisconsin Community Theater Association when she directed him in the Masquers production of The Odd Couple. Loris was also a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a national service sorority in which she held local, state and national offices and worked on many local community service projects. Loris volunteered at the Capitol Civic Center, was a Girl Scout leader and enjoyed music, travel and reading. She worked as an optometic assistant for 20 years for Dr. Marilyn Brenne. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Roy and Esther Houghton; her husband: Leo; one sister-in-law: Lucille Markvart; and one grandson: Brendan Touhey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, N. 14th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assiting the Touhey family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfefffer.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Camp Sinawa Endowment Fund or Masquers Inc. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 1, 2011
MARY JANE TOUHEY DEATH TAKES CHILD AT THE TOUHEY HOME Mr. and Mrs. Leo Touhey, 1002 North Eighth street, are mourning the death of their daughter, Mary Jane, who passed away at the family home last night after an illness of seven months. She was a year and three months old, having been born September 18, 1923. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel and burial will be at Evergreen, the Rev. W. J. Luby officiating at the services. Besides the parents, two sisters, Lucille and Margaret, and one brother, Leo, Jr., survive her. Ervin Touhey and family, U. Mulqueen and family and Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Boettcher of Milwaukee; James Touhey of Waukesha, Edward Touhey and family of Maribel, Emil Kocian of Two Rivers and Harland Peterson of Branch will come here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, December 29, 1924 P. 2 ******** [cause: broncho pneumonia/bur on Walter Joyce lot]
SOPHIE V. TOUHEY Sophie V. Touhey, age 91, formerly of 1924 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, August 23, 1993, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. David Ruby will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. She was born April 23, 1902, in the Township of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Yench Kocian. She grew up and was educated in the Township of Cooperstown. She was married to Leo J. Touhey Sr., April 26, 1918, in Glenmore, Wis. He preceded her in death July 12, 1970. She and her husband moved to Manitowoc in 1919, and they owned and operated Touhey's Garden's for 45 years. She enjoyed growing and working in her gladiola garden. She is a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Church Altar Society. She is also a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citzens (sic). Surivrors (sic) include one son and daughter-in-law, Leo J. and Loris Touhey Jr, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law, Marge Woods, Manitowoc, Lucille and James Markvart, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one sister-in-law, Verna Touhey, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, two sisters, eight brothers and one son-in-law. Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday where there will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. said by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1993 P. A2
FRANK E. TOWN Frank E. Town, Head of Cement Plant Here, Dies Stricken at Cleveland; Was Active in Church, Community Activities Frank E. Town, 62, superintendent of the Manitowoc Portland Cement company, and active here for 25 years in civic, church, fraternal and safety groups, died suddenly last night at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Town had gone to Cleveland Sunday on business with the officers of the Meduas Portland company, of which the local company is a subsidiary. Death was due to coronary thrombosis. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Town residence, 938 North 13th street, with Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Jackson, Mich., Mr. Town attended schools in that city, and later enrolled at the University of Michigan where he was graduated from the school of engineering. He held executive positions with cement plants in Kansas and later at Dixon, Ill., coming to this city in 1924 as superintendent of the Portland Cement company plant here. Mr. Town was identified with much of Manitowoc's civic and industrial act- ivities for years. He took a keen interest in plant and public safety. He was chairman of the Fox River Valley and Lake Shore Safety conference, which met here in 1935 and again in 1942, and served on the city safety commission since its organization. He retired as president of the commission last year, although continuing on the group. Founded Safety Council He was one of the founders of the Manitowoc Industrial Safety council, formed in the city last year and one of the first of its kind in the state. Since coming here Mr. Town was active in Presbyterian church circles, being one of the elders and a member of the board of trustees. He was chairman of the finance committee when the church was remodeled a few years ago, sang in the choir, was president of the Men's club of the congregation for several terms and at his deth was also chairman of the music committee of the church. Mr. Town served continuously (continued on p.7) (continued from p.1) since the inception of the Community chest fund in 1931 as a member of either the advance gifts or industrial campaign committees. A director of the chest fund in 1946 he served as co-chairman that year of the joint community fund0 war fund campaign. Outstanding in Scouting His record in scouting in Manitowoc was outstanding. He was a member of the health and safety committee continuously since 1937 of the Boy Scout council, vice president in 1946-47, member of the annual appreciation banquet commit- tees in 1939, 1945, 1946 and 1947, chairman of the Presbyterian troop commit- tee from 1938 to 1942 and member of the Izaak Walton senior outfit committee in 1946-47. He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1942 and 1943 and was vice president in 1941 and a director since 1944. He served on numerous commi- ttees since the organization of the present Chamber of Commerce since 1937 and served as chairman of both the harbor development and safety committees. Mr. Town also brought to Manitowoc the Manitow'een celebration, staged as a community affair on Hallowe'en night and was instrumental in staging this pro- gram on downtown streets which kept the children occupied for several hours. He served as the organization's president. His fraternal affiliations included membership in the Masonic lodge, the Kiwanis club, and the local chapter of the Izaak Walton league. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Civic council. Interested in Music Mr. Town was vitally interested in music. He was one of the founders of the Manitowoc County Civic Music association when it was organized here in the early 1930s. He served as its president in 1934. During World War II Mr. Town was prominent in civic groups named here to help the war effort. In 1944 he was chosen chairman of the Manitowoc Committee to Conserve Critical Resources. One of the chief aims of this group was to cut down on the use of coal. Meetings to push this program were held every two weeks. Mr. Town is survived by his wife, the former Gertrude Moses, whom he married in Independence, Kan., in 1912; a brother, Donald of Jackson, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Philip Clark of Lexington, Mass., and three nieces, Mary Hope and Cecily Clark of Lexington. Further details on the funeral rites will be announced Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 3, 1947 pp.1, 7 ******* A change in arrangements for the funeral of Frank E. Town, superitendent of the Manitowoc Portland Cement company, who died suddenly in Cleveland, O., Tuesday night, were announced this morning. The services, conducted by the Rev. C.H. Phipps, will be held at the chapel of the Frazier mortuary at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon with burial in Evergreen cemetery where Masonic rites will be conducted at the graveside. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 4, 1947 p.2 ******* [d. 12-02-1947 in Cleveland OH/age 62 yrs/cause: cor. thrombosis]
GERTRUDE M. TOWN Mrs. Frank E. Town, 75, of 918 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Town was born Gertrude Moses at Independence, Kans., Nov. 4, 1889. She was married to Frank Town in 1912 and they came to Manitowoc in 1924. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947. She was a member of the Monday Music Club, and was a Past Regent of the DAR in 1933 and member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Marion D. Clark, of Brookline, Mass., a sister in law and three nephews. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street entrance, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 31, 1963 p.9 ******* [age 74 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Town lot]
ELIZABETH F. (WHITAKER) TOWSLEY Mrs. Richard L. (Elizabeth F.) Towsley, 68, of 1238 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 12, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John M. Deason will officiate. Mrs. Towsley's body will be cremated. Mrs. Towsley, nee Elizabeth Whitaker, was born Aug. 3, 1911, at Lake Geneva, Wis., daughter of the late Webster and Mina Millman Whitaker. She came to Manitowoc in 1917 and was married to Richard L. Towsley Dec. 15, 1929. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard, a daughter, Mrs. William (Fay) Niedermeyer of Green Bay, a sister, Mrs. William (Gail) Karger of Highland Park, Ill., and four grandchildren. A daughter, Diane, preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society. There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1979 P. 3 ********** [d. Green Bay, WI/cremains/wife of Richard L. Towsley]
GERALDINE (PFEFFER MYERS) TOWSLEY Geraldine Myers Towsley, age 91, of 1900 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, June 27, 2003, at Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, June 30, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William Plank with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Aug. 10, 1911, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Agnes Stockinger Pfeffer. Geraldine attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On March 15, 1930, she married V. Raymond Myers at Crown Point, Ind. He preceded her in death March 10, 1967. She then married Richard Towsley on Jan. 10, 1981 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1993. Geraldine was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, and a member of the Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter: Kay Schaus, Naples, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law: Robert and Kathleen Myers, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Kristie (Brian) Reschke, Jeffrey (Dwana) Schaus, Carrie (Jeffrey) Redo, Laurie (Jack) Reardon, Michele (Andy) Schmitt, Tim (Maria) Myers; 16 great-grandchidlren; and a brother: George Pfeffer, Manitowoc. Also surviving are members of the Towsley family, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law: Ronald Schaus and two sisters: Kathleen Meyer and Genevieve Ripp The family will greet relatives and friends at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service at noon. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to Wisteria Haus. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 2003
JULIET TOWSLEY From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1899: On Mon. Mr. and Mrs. Tausley of Kaukauna brought the body of their little daughter here and buried it in the city cemetery. ******** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tausley, of Kaukauna, arrived in the city yesterday with the remains of their infant daughter, and the body was taken direct from the depot to Evergreen cemetery where it was interred. The child died Sunday after a brief illness. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 13, 1899 P.2 ******** [Burial register has Julien M. Towsley, female, age 1, born in Kaukauna, cause of death: heart failure/from cem. records]
MARY TOWSLEY MRS. TOWSLEY DIES, HOSPITAL Funeral Services are to be Held on Saturday Mrs. Mary Lindauer Towsley, age 60, died at the Holy Family hospital this morning. Funeral services will take place from her home, 534 South 26th street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Towsley, nee Mary Lindauer, was born April 25, 1873, in Stockbridge, Wis. She married Robert Towsley October 12, 1892. The deceased was a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by two daughters, Geneva and Marion; two sons, Carlton and Richard; three sisters, Adeline Wirtz of Green Bay, Mrs. Charles Borden of Santa Monica, California, and Mrs. Henry Esser of Milwaukee; and two brothers, Luther of La Habra, California and Gustave of San Francisco. The remains will lie at the Frazier Mortuary until 9 a.m. Saturday, when they will be removed to the home for funeral services in the afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 6, 1933 P.11 ********** [bur. 07-08-1933/age 60 yrs/cause: carcinoma of colon/ bur. on Robert B. Towsley lot] ********* MOTHER OF MRS. TOWSLEY DIES AT MILWAUKEE Mrs. Helen Lindauer, widow of Frederick Lindauer and mother of Mrs. R.B. Towsley of this city, died at her home at Milwaukee yesterday afternoon, death being due to infirmities incient to old age. The body will be taken to the old home at Kaukauna where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 with services at the Reformed church. Burial will be in the family plot in the city cemetery. Mrs. Lindauer was born in Wittenberg, Germany, September 8, 1832 and came to America with her parents at the age of thirteen. The family settled at Buffalo, N.Y. but later moved to Chilton where she was married to Mr. Lindauer and moved to Kaukauna to make her home. The husband died a few years ago. Surviving Mrs. Lindauer are four daughters and three sons Mrs. R.B. Towsley of this city, Mrs. Charles J. Borden and Mrs. H.J. Esser of Milwaukee; Mrs. J.J. Wirtz, Green Bay, Luther Lindauer, well known horseman who with his brother Fred now make their home at Los Angeles and Gustave Lindauer of San Francisco. One sister, Mrs. George Kalbfieisch of Buffalo, also survives her. Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Towsley will motor to Kaukauna today to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 26, 1922 P.1
RICHARD L. TOWSLEY Richard L. Towsley, age 83, of 1238 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday January 5, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. William Plank officiating with cremation to take place and burial at the Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 22, 1909, in Kaukauna, Wis. Son of the late Robert and Mary Lindauer Towsley. He came with his parents to Manitowoc as a young boy, attending schools here and graduating from Lincoln High School in 1928. He married Betty Whitaker in December of 1929 in Waukegan, Ill. She preceded him in death in 1979. He then married Geraldine Pfeffer Myers January 10, 1971, in Manitowoc. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge No. 65 F. and A.M. He was employed at the Mirro Aluminum Company and was General Manager for the Clipper City Trucking Company for a number of years. In 1954 he founded Towsley's Inc. retiring in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; a daughter and son-in-law, Fay and William Niedermeyer, Green Bay; four grandchildren, William, Lynn, Richard and John Niedermeyer; six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Diane, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may greet the family at the First Presbyterian Church from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children or the First Presbyterian Church. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematoriam is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 6, 1993 P. A2 ******** [cremains/widower of Elizabeth F. Towsley/bur. on R.B. Towsley lot]
ROBERT B. TOWSLEY Robert B. Towsley, 83, retired railroad engineer and a Manitowoc resident for 25 years, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital. He had been residing with a son, Richard L. Towsley, of 1238 North Ninth St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. There will be Masonic rites at the grave. Mr. Towsley was born in Port Washington in 1868 and in 1880 married Miss Mary Lindauer of Stockbridge. He was a locomotive engineer on the North Western Road for many years, residing at Kaukauna. Twenty-five years ago the family moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Towsley died 18 years ago. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Kaukauna Masonic lodge. He retired in 1938. Survivors are two sons, Richard of Manitowoc, Carlton R. of Hayward, Wis.; daughter, Mrs. Marion Robertson of West Allis and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1951 P. 2 ********* [bur. 11-07-1951/age 83 yrs.]
VIOLA (KANTER) TOWSLEY Mrs. Carlton Towsley, 42, nee Viola Kantor, Chicago, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday at an Evanston, Ill., hospital following an operation. She was born in the town of Liberty in 1902 and attended public schools in Quarry. In 1922 she was married to Carlton Towsley of this city in Waukegan, Ill., and the couple moved to Chicago in 1923 where they have lived ever since. She had been a beauty parlor operator there for many years. Survivors include her husband; mother, Mrs. Fred Kantor, city; four brothers, Fred, Emil, Alvin and Herbert, all of Manitowoc; father-in-law, Robert Towsley of Manitowoc. Her father, Fred Kantor, died in 1921. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Frazier mortuary. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 4, 1945 P.2 ******** [Viola Bonita Kanter Towsley/d. 04-02-1945 at St. Frances Hosp., Evanston, IL/age 41 yrs./wife of Carlton/bur. on R.B. Towsley lot-her father-in-law]