HOWARD J. VIEWEGER Howard J. Vieweger, 45, of 1109 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vieweger was born May 13, 1927, at Manitowoc, son of Roland and Emily Reindl Vieweger. He was a World War II veteran serving from June of 1945 to Jan. 14, 1947, a technician five of the 132nd Signal Co. He was a member of the Athletic Assn., St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Seagulls Club, Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Boilermakers Local No. 443. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and Eagle services will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1972 ********* [d. 08-08-1972/age 45 yrs./bur. on Roland Vieweger lot] (13 May 1927/Aug 1972/SSDI), ossw:
JULIA AUG. VIEWEGER Name: Vieweger, Julia Aug. D.: 3/17/1878 B.: 7/13/1876 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 8 Mo. 4 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Pieper Spouse: F.: Louis Vieweger M.: Louise Vieweger Cause of Death: Measles Pg. #: v.1 p.274
LUCILLE C. VIEWEGER Lucille C. (Kempka) Vieweger, age 97, of 1500 N. Third St., Manitowoc, died Friday Dec. 28, 2007, at North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Lucille was born Jan. 7, 1910, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Poznanski) Kempka. On May 14, 1938, she married Harold R. Vieweger in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in May 1988. Harold preceded Lucille in death Aug. 15, 1995. Lucille was employed at National Tinsel Manufacturing Company for 32 years, retiring in 1972. She also was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Senior Citizens Center of Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Harold; one son-in-law: Andrew J. Knipp; one grandson: James Knipp; one sister: Adeline Drumm; and her brothers and sisters-in-law: Raymond and Betty, Howard and Ethel, Leonard and Diane, Harry, Adolph and Elizabeth, and Lambert Kempka; and nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with burial the following day at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 2:30 p.m. until the time of Mass at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the Vieweger family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Dr. Thayer and the Sixth Wing Staff at North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, for their compassionate care of Lucille. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 2007
JOSEPH VILAS (d. 1905) From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1905: (Saturday dateline) This morning a rumor circulated in the city that Joseph Vilas had shot himself, and later information proved the rumor to be true. Mr. Vilas had been terribly afflicted for a long time with an illness that he brought to an end with a revolver by his own hand. It appears that Mr. Vilas took his life about 5 o’clock this morning and his body was found about 7:00 lying in bed with a fatal gunshot wound to the right temple. Mr. Vilas was one of the most prominent citizens of our city and county. He was born in 1833 in Ogdenburg, New York, came to Manitowoc in 1853 and worked for many years as a merchant with Messrs. J.E. Platt and John C. Barnes until entering the railroad business in the 70’s. Later he established a paper mill in Kaukauna which was destroyed by fire several years ago, and 3 yrs. ago he established a vegetable canning plant in Algoma. He is survived by one son who lives in Kewaunee. The coroner’s inquest was held by Justice of the Peace Markham, and the jury returned a verdict that Joseph Vilas had ended his life by his own hand. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1905: The funeral of Joseph Vilas, whose passing we reported in our Sat. edition, took place Mon. directed by the Free Masons, to which the deceased had belonged for many years. There was a long funeral procession. ********* [bur. 01-08-1905/cause: gun shot]
JOSEPH STILLWELL VILAS (d. 1921) FORMER LOCAL MAN VICTIM OF FATAL ACCIDENT Joseph Vilas, Jr., Is Killed at Home at Medford, Ore. J. Stillwell Vilas, former Manitowoc man and son of the late Joseph Vilas, ex-mayor, was killed at his home near Medford, Or. yesterday by the accidental discarge of a gun. The body will be brought here for burial arriving probably about July 10. News of the death of Mr. Vilas reached here in messages to friends last evening asking that arrangements for the burial be attended to. The message gave no details of the accident as to whether Mr. Vilas was shot by a gun in the hands of another or while handling the gun himself. The message simply states that death was due to accidental discharge of the gun. WAS BORN IN CITY Mr. Vilas was born in this city December 28, 1858, and spent his boyhood days here. For years Mr. Vilas made his home at Kaukauna, where he was interested, with his father, in the paper mill industry and later was in charge of the Algoma Packing company, in which the Vilas interests held control. Later he returned to Kaukauna and following the death of his father here some fifteen years ago, he removed west to take up his residence. Mr. Vilas purchased a large fruit farm in Oregon and erected a palatial home of bungalow type on the farm. Several months ago fire destroyed the bungalow entailing a heavy loss. WIFE A MANITOWOC GIRL Mr. Vilas was married here to Elizabeth Emery about thirty years ago. The wife with three sons, survive him. The children are Joseph, Jr., ?ed and George. The latter visited here eighteen months ago, while en route to his home in Oregon, after service in the United States navy during the war. The body will be accompanied here by Mrs. Vilas and her sons. PROMINENT MASON The news of the death of Mr. Vilas came as a shock to friends. He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Wisconsin Consistery and at one time was a trustee of the Masonic Home at Dousman. He was a Shriner and had taken a prominent part in affairs of the Masonic order. Funeral arrangements will be given as soon as messages have been received from the family. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, July 6, 1921 P. 1 ******** Vilas Funeral To Be Held Monday The body of the late Joseph Stillwell Vilas, who met death in an accident at his home at Medfored, Ore., (will) arrive here tomorrow evening and the remains will be taken to the home of E.G. Nash from where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. The funeral will be held under auspices of the local Masonic lodge. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis., Saturday, July 9, 1921 P. 1 ******** (Joseph S. Vilas/d. 5 July 1921/cause: accidental shooting/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc), [bur. 07-11-1921/cause: gunshot wound-accidentally inflicted while cleaning gun/bur. on Joseph Vilas lot]
MARY VILAS From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901: Death yesterday morning of Mrs. Mary Vilas, wife of our elderly fellow citizen Joseph Vilas, following several months of a heart illness. Mrs. Vilas nee Platt, was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., in 1833 and came to Manitowoc with her parents in 1855. In 1857 she married Joseph Vilas, her surviving spouse. Several years ago she suffered heart trouble, not thought to be serious, but which took an ominous form a few months ago leading to her death. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son. The funeral will take place Sat. afternoon. ********* DEATH CALLS MRS. JOSEPH VILAS. At 4 O’clock This Morning At the Home in This City The blessed brightness of immortality is the portion that came to Mrs. Joseph Vilas at an early hour this morning, death releasing her from months of pain (sic) suffering which had wearied the body and brought to the soul that spirit of calm resignation giving triumph over death in a peace that passeth understanding. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Vilas is a painful shock to friends of the family and carries with it a weight of sorrow that will be felt in many homes. Although it was known that the illness was of serious import, hope possessed the hearts of relatives and friends and no one believed the end so near. For fully two years the deceased had been in poor health, but until recently thoughts of death had not been entertained. Several weeks ago the disease gained a firmer hold upon the patient and of late she had been subject to sinking spells that foreshadowed the end. Heart trouble caused the final dissolution. Mary Platt was born at Ogdensburg, New York, in the year 1833, being at the time of her death sixty-eight years old. In 1855 the family came to this city and two years later Miss Platt was united in marriage to Joseph Vilas, the husband who survives. Since that time the family has resided here almost continuously. Previous to her illness Mrs. Vilas was prominent as a social leader and took an active interest in church work, being a communicant and attendant of the Episcopal parish. In her daily life she was a truly noble woman and the influence of her character brought brightness to others lives with whom she came in contact. Happiness, much of her own making, seldom occupied a larger place in any home until death came to replace it with sorrow in measure, greatly multiplied. A large circle of friends enjoyed the privilege of intimate acquaintance and to these the death of Mrs. Vilas will bring a sense of loss, personal, but neither home, nor church nor friendship’s circle will mark the boundaries where deep sorrow is felt. Hers was a life work of length and beauty and the silent tear of love from many who knew her will water the flowers of remembrance and keep green the memory of her living. During the long period of her last illness Mrs. Vilas was privileged to know the untiring devotion of her loved ones and the great sympathy of friends, who in every manner sought to alleviate her sufferings and make her life, even though borne in sickness, happy. At the death bed were her son Joseph and wife and brother Sherman Platt, who has been here from Washington, D.C. upon attendance of her illness. Mr. Vilas was absent from the city, having been called to Chicago Tuesday. He returned this morning to meet the sorrowful news of his wife’s demise. The funeral will be held from the late home on North Eighth street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. S. R. Gray conducting the service. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, January 9, 1901, p. 1 ********* [bur. 01-09-1901/cause: kidney and heart failure]
JOHN VINCENT IN PORT FOR LONG SEASON John Vincent, Wheelsman on Steamer Simon J. Murphy, Dead In a strange home and in a strange land a weary pilgrim closed his eyes in the unbroken slumber that lasts for eternity; with no comforting hand save that of a nurse, a disease wracked frame parted from mortality. John Vincent died at Holy Family hospital last night after an illness of long standing, made critical by a complication of pneumonia and bronchitis. Vincent, whose home is at St. Johns, New Brunswick, was a stranger in the city, his stay being cause by his illness. He was wheelsman on the steamer Simon J. Murphy which is in port for winter. As he was also a moulder of fifteen years’ experience and a member of the Moulders’ Union he became the charge of the local union at whose instigation he was extended the comforts of care and medical aid. He was thirty-eight years of age and has relatives at Buffalo, N.Y. and beyond that nothing is yet known of his family connections. As a moulder he bore the unique reputation of being the tallest in the craft, his stature being six feet and seven and a half inches and his assistant on the Murphy, Peter Hasselman, being only five feet seven, the contrast excited much curiosity. The local Moulders’ Union which was awaiting instructions from the relatives as to the disposal of the remains which lie at Fraziers’ morgue has received instructions from Buffalo relatives to inter them here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1
ALBERT VITS Albert L. Vits, 73, of 309 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Christian Science services wil be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vits was born Nov. 9, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Louisa Hendrick Vits. He attended schools in Manitowoc, Lawrence University, Appleton and Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc as a young man, becoming president in 1960 and later chairman of the board. He married Alberta Putney Dec. 8, 1923, in Michigan. He was a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, F.&A.M., Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, R.AM., Manitowoc Council No. 18, R.&S.M., Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, K.T., 32nd Degree Masons, Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine Club and the Elks Lodge No. 687. Survivors include his wife and four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Earl and Henry, of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where an Elks memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be amde to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or Memorial Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1972 ******* [d. 03-10-1972/age 73 yrs.] (09 Nov 1898/Mar 1972/SSDI)
LULU VITS From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1900: Death Mon. morning of Lulu Vits, the 5-yr. old daughter of Wilhelm Vits, of an inner hemorrhage Her burial was held yesterday afternoon. ******* A precioous (sic) floweret has been plucked from the parent stem and the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Vits, on Fifteenth street, is now desolate. The Death Angel has claimed Lulu, the five year old daughter, and at 10 o'clock Monday morning the litte one answered the summons of Him who said "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven". The child had been ill but two days, death resulting from internal hemmorrhage. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved ones in the sad hour of their affliction. Funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 12, 1900 P.1 ******* [bur. 02-12-1900/cause: hemorrhage]
MARY VITS Mrs. Mary Vits, widow of the late Henry Vits, died Sunday afternoon at home, 918 South 14th street. She was 87. Born Mary Hockemeyer in Germany in 1845 and came to Manitowoc with parents in 1859. Married to Henry Vits in 1866 and located here in 1873. Mr. Vits died 12 years ago. Survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral services Wednesday at 2pm from home. Interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1933, Page 13 ********* [cause: acute indigestion/bur. on Henry Vits lot]
OLIVE VITS Mrs. George Vits, 95, of Miami Beach, Fla., died there Thursday evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vits, nee Olive Proell, was born May 7, 1877, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Adeline Stiefvater Proell. She was married to George Vits Aug. 20, 1903, at Manitowoc. The couple lived in Manitowoc many years before moving to Florida. Her husband preceded her in death in 1933. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Kathryn) Ott, of Milwaukee; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 17, 1972 ******* [d. 11-16-1972/age 94 yrs./widow of George Vits] (07 May 1878/Nov 1972/SSDI)
WILLIAM H. VITS From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901: A telegram was received here Tues. from Denver, Colorado, bearing news of the death there of William Vits, son of Henry Vits, following a long illness. The deceased, who was a resident here, went to Colorado about a year ago in hopes that the mountain air might help heal his continuing illness. A short time ago he underwent an operation there which did not have the desired results. He was born here 32 yrs. Ago and, in addition to his sorrowing parents, he is survived by a widow and 3 children. His casket will arrive here tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: The heavily attended funeral of Wilhelm Vits, who died in Denver, took place here Sun. afternoon. ********* [bur. 09-15-1901/cause: consumption]
MAVIS M. VOBORIL Mavis M. Voboril, age 81, a longtime Manitowoc resident, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. She was born March 15, 1926, in Westfield, Wis., daughter of the late Frederick and Augusta (Zinke) Sonnenberg. Mavis attended Westfield High School, graduating with the class of 1943. On Feb. 17, 1946, she married Roy Marvin Voboril in Westfield. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1978. In addition to raising three children, Mavis was a clerk at Peck's Food Market in Manitowoc and an operator at Lapcor Plastics, also in Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Mavis also was a member of the St. John's Ladies Guild and the Sew N Sews, as well as the quilting group at the Manitowoc Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed gardening and tending her lawn, as well as canning and freezing fruits and vegetables. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Mavis was preceded in death by four brothers: Dean Sonnenberg, Robert Sonnenberg, Lester Sonnenberg and Gordon Sonnenberg; and one sister: Lucille Zuhlke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at St John's United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family invites all who attend to join them for a luncheon, which will be held in the fellowship hall at St John's United Church of Christ following the burial. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at St. John's United Church of Christ. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, for their care given to Mavis, as well as a special thank you to many friends and relatives for their support. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 4, 2008
EMMA VODWASKA Mrs. Emma Vodwaska, 93, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of West Olive, Mich., died Friday at the home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Catholich Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vodwaska, nee Emma Fait, was born Feb. 14, 1882, at Milladore, Wis., daughter of the late John and Dorothy Vucterdl Fait. She was married to Joseph Vodwaska July 2, 1904, at Milladore. He preceded her in death in 1942. She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 115 of Manitowoc. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Harriet Skala of Two Rivers, Mrs. Agnes Schweigl, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hilton (Virginia) Flavin, of South Milwaukee and Mrs. Milos (Dorothy) Wachal, of Two Creeks, 11 granchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Four brothers, three sisters and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Monday, where a Memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., Sat. May 24, 1975 page 3 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SCOTT K. VOECHTING Scott K. Voechting, 18, of 3603 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Voechting was born Nov. 24, 1954, at Fond du Lac, son of Hubert and Marion Wiegand Voechting. He attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1972. He was a pre-medical student at Carroll College, Waukesha. He was a member of Delta Rho Upsilon Fraternity and Bethany Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 7, 1973 ********* [d. 02-07-1973 at Waukesha WI/age 18 yrs./son of Hubert H. and Marion A. Voechting]
CARL VOELCHERT From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906: Death Wednesday morning of Carl Voelchert at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wernecke. He was 75. He came to Manitowoc in 1867 and operated a farm in Town Newton until a few years ago. The funeral was held Saturday from the Lutheran Church. ******* [cause: old age]
FRED C. VOELCHERT (d. 1915) DEATH COMES TO RELIEF OF FRED VOELCHERT TODAY WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN OF CITY VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS, DIES AT SANATORIUM AT WHITELAW THIS MORNING HAD BEEN ILL FOR YEAR. NO HOPE OF RECOVERY. Fred Voelchert is dead. This announcement which was received in the city this morning from Whitelaw, where he had been a patient at Maple Crest sanatorium for several months, was a shock to friends who, while they realized that the fight which Mr. Voelchert was making for life was a losing battle, had not anticipated that death was near. Mr. Voelchert’s death occurred at 7 o’clock this morning. Fred Voelchert was one of the best known young men of the city and his untimely death will be deeply deplored in the community and will arouse widespread sympathy. Born in this city, Mr. Voelchert, who would have been 32 years old on Oct. 18, had always made his home here. He attended the high school and the Wisconsin Business college and was later associated with his father in the management of the Voelchert Furniture company which recently closed out its business because of the illness of Mr. Voelchert. Deceased was a son of Frederick Voelchert, 618 Jay street, and besides his aged father, leaves two sisters, Miss Litta Voelchert of Chicago and Mrs. Richard Groll of this city and a half sister, Mrs. F. Heinemann, Appleton. Mr. Voelchert’s mother died last October. Mr. Voelchert had been ill about a year and upon advice of physicians he had spent some time at Asheville at the Royal League sanatorium and returned home several months ago and entered Maple Crest sanatorium where he had been since. For weeks he had been on the threshold of death but he had waged a brave fight and to the very last had been hopeful and patient. Few young men of the city had a wider acquaintance than Fred Voelchert and his friends were legion. He was well known in younger social circles and was popular. He was a member of the Elks and of the Royal League council in this city and had taken an active participation in affairs of the two orders. The body of Mr. Voelchert was brought to the city today and taken to the home on Jay street from where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon, in charge of the Elks and Royal League, both orders attending in a body. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 1 ********* FUNERAL OF FRED VOELCHERT IS HELD TODAY With the impressive rites of the Royal League and Elks orders, the funeral of Fred Voelchert was held this afternoon, the services at the home being conducted by the Royal League while at the graveside, the Elks had charge of the ceremony. Large delegations from both orders attended the services and a large funeral cortege followed the remains to their resting place at Evergreen. The Rev. Keicher spoke briefly at the service. Many handsome floral offerings testified to the esteem of his friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 27, 1915, Page 5 ******** [bur. 27 Sept. 1915/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis], next to:
MARIA VOELCHERT From Der Nord Westen, 21 Aug. 1879: Death of the wife of Mr. F. Voelchert on Tues. afternoon. She was a resident here for 20 years and leaves one child – Mrs. F. Heinemann.
AUGUST VOELKER AUG. VOELKER, NATIVE OF CO., PASSES AWAY August Voelker, native of Branch this county, where he was born June 21, 1852, passed away at his home in this city this morning after an illness of some time. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the home, 826 North Fourteenth street, the Rev. Menke officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Voelker was one of the best known residents of the county, having made his home at Branch from birth until June 1926 when he retired from the farm to move to the city. He is survived by his wife, nee Elizabeth Schoembs whom he married at Milwaukee, and three children, Mrs. Frank Clopeck, Fort Lauderday, Fla., Mrs. Paula Clusen and Kurt Voelker, this city. Two sisters, Mrs. Dora Voelker this city and Mrs. Gustave Banse, Wells, Minn., also survive and there are three grand children. Mr. Voelker was a man of quiet, retiring nature, a good citizen and was admired by all who knew him for his sterling qualities. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 15, 1927 P.2 ******** [bur. 8-17-1927/cause: bronchitis/bur. on Mrs. Paula Clusen lot]
DOROTHEA VOELKER Dora Voelker, 80, died late Saturday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Paula Clusen, of 826 North 14th street, with whom she made her home. She had been ill several months. Funeral services will be held from the Clusen home Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born in 1858 at Branch, a daughter of Louis and Augusta Voelker. The early years of her life were spent with her parents at Branch. Following that, with the exception of a number of years spent at Portland, Ore., she has been a resident of this city. Survivors are three nieces, Mrs. Clusen, city, Mrs. Frank Clopeck, Framingham, Mass., Mrs. C.L. Hicka of Java. S.D.; and two nephews, Kurt Voelker of Sunbury, O., Ernest Voelker, Los Angeles, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 20, 1939 P. 2 ******** [Miss Dora/d. 02-18-1939/age 81 yrs./cause: senility/bur. on Mrs. Paula Clausen lot] (Note: The date of birth on the tombstone is different than in the obit. The tombstone may have been misread.)
ALMA VOGEL Mrs. Hugo E. Vogel, 73, of 1409 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Vogel, nee Alma Pingel, was born March 4, 1898, in Calumet County, daughter of the late Frederich and Bertha Lerche Pingel. She was married to William Post in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1944. She was then married to Hugo Vogel March 2, 1946. She was a member of Central Labor Council Auxiliary and the Women's Guild and Mission Circle of the church. Survivors include her husband, a step-daughter, two brothers, Alvin, of Sheboygan and Herbert of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. August Schnell, of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. (Survivors edited for privacy) Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1971 ******** (04 Mar 1898 Dec 1971/SSDI)
BERTHA VOGEL From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1903: After a long illness, Mrs. Arthur Vogel died yesterday evening at the age of 43. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 5 children. Date of the funeral has not yet been set. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903: The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Vogel, whose passing we reported last week, was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church attended by many mourners. ******** [bur. 02-08-1903/cause: corna epilepsy]
EMMA VOGEL (d. 1903) DEATH'S UNRELENTING HAND. Mrs. Daniel Vogel Called to Join Her Children in Eternal Sleep. Death has again cast its pall over the saddened home of Daniel Vogel, the wife and mother having been summoned by the Grim Destroyer who within the past few years has claimed three children from the household. The death of Mrs. Vogel occurred at an early hour this morning following an illness that had its beginning at Christmas. No serious outcome was anticipated until with in the past few weeks, when the condition of the patient became alarming and for two days it has been apparent that death's hand could not be staid. Mrs. Vogel was 38 years of age and came here with her husband three years ago, Mr. Vogel being employed as principal at the Lutheran schools. Since the family removed to this city death has twice visited the home, each time claiming a child. Just previous to coming here another of the children died in Detroit. The death of Mrs. Vogel will bring sorrow to many who knew and loved her and the pecuilarly sad circumstances of her demise will awaken the keenest sympathy for the bereaved husband, who with five small children survives. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but it is expected that the burial will be had Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 17, 1903 P.1 ******* [bur. 01-17-1903/cause: arpcumia]
EMMA A. VOGEL (d. 1970) Mrs. Emma Vogel, 84, of 1120 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vogel, nee Emma Star, was born March 18, 1886, in Door County, Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Star. She was married to Otto Vogel in 1909, at Sturgeon Bay. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1951. Survivors include a half-sister, Sister Casilda, of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1970 ********* [d. 04-22-1970/age 84 yrs./widow of Otto A. Vogel] (16 Mar 1886/Apr 1970/SSDI)
ETHEL VOGEL POISON OF SEWER GASES This Is Believed to Have Caused Death of Two Year Old Child on South Side ENTIRE FAMILY OF SIX ILL Broken Sewer Pipe in Cellar at Home of Daniel Vogel May Have Been Responsible Poisoning from the escaping sewer gases, that invaded the home as the result of a broken pipe in the cellar, is believed to have caused the death of the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vogel which occurred Saturday evening and it is feared that other members of the family have been affected. Symptoms of the child’s illness indicated poison of some nature and investigation made revealed the broken sewer pipe in the cellar, in a room that is directly under that used by the family as sleeping apartments and it is the opinion given by physicians that death was due to the escaping gases. Three young children of the family were taken ill at the same time and although the other two recovered upon treatment given by physicians, there was apparent but little improvement in the younger child and death resulted Saturday. There had been noticeable for some time previous to the serious illness of the child a decline in health and the parents state that they had noted the odor, that is now ascribed to sewer gases for some time, but had not discovered the broken pipe. The physician who was called directed the investigation and a city plumber who was called in located the pipe. Although repairs have been made and precautions taken there is danger of typhoid fever to other members of the family from the effects they have suffered. This is the second child that Mr. and Mrs. Vogel have lost by death since their removal here and the sympathy of many friends is extended to them in their sad bereavement. The family resides at 1418 Marshal street in the same district in which the city has been experiencing trouble with the sewers that have been damaged by the recent heavy rains. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 25, 1902, Page 1 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1902: Death of a 2-yr. old child of Daniel Vogel, senior teacher in the local Lutheran School, on Sat. from a poisoning. The funeral took place Mon. from the Lutheran Church. (Note: Burial register has Ethel Vogel, female, age 2, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: dysentery. She is buried on the Daniel Vogel lot. It shows a John Daniel Vogel on the lot who is probably her father.) ******** [bur. 08-26-1902/cause: dysentery]
GERTRUDE VOGEL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900: Diphtheria claimed the life of a 4-1/2 yr. old daughter of Wilhelm Vogel on Tues. morning. Mr. Vogel, who came here only a short while ago from Grand Rapids, Mich., is a senior teacher in the local Lutheran School. ******** [bur. 01-23-1900/cause: diptheria]
HARRY VOGEL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1893: Death last week of the 1-yr. 1-mo. old son of Arthur Vogel, of pneumonia. The family lives in Town Newton, about 5 miles from the city, and Mr. Vogel drove into the city on Thurs. to get Dr. Frazer. On the way back home, about a mile from the city, the road became impassable and the horse stopped. Dr. Frazer went the rest of the way on foot. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the little patient, who died Fri. morning and was buried in the local city cemetery on Mon. by Pastor Pieper of Newton.
HUGO VOGEL Hugo E. Vogel, 86, of 1409 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died late Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vogel was born Aug. 29, 1888, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Arthur and Bertha Janing Vogel. He married Laura Espen in 1909 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1943. He then married Alma Pingel Post March 2, 1946, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 17, 1971. He owned and operated O.K. Barber Shop at Manitowoc with his brother, Otto, and retired from active practice in January of 1958. Mr. Vogel had more than 42 years of public service in local and state government, serving as a city constable for two years, clerk of Circuit Court for two years, supervisor of Manitowoc County Board, State of Wisconsin, for 14 years and as assemblyman for the State of Wisconsin, First District for eight years. He was a member of Barbers Local Union No. 694 for more than 50 years. He was also secretary of the old O.K. Barber Shop Baseball Team, which won the league championship from 1911 to 1914. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Ruth) Palm, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Tuesburg and Mrs. Phillip Kronsnoble, of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Otto and Oscar, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of service. The Barbers will meet in a body at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., 26 Oct. 1974, page 3, col. 6
STANLEY G. VOGEL Stanley G. Vogel, age 86, of 1447 Friday St., Manitowoc, died on Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on Feb. 9, 1922, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Frank and Rose (Schuh) Vogel. Stanley was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1939, and also graduated from Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College in 1941. On July 10, 1943, he married the former Lorraine Karstaedt at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. From 1942 to 1943, Stanley was a teacher at Woodland School in School Hill. He also farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and was employed with the Manitowoc Office Soo Line Railroad, retiring in 1984. He was elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960 and was appointed by President Kennedy to the U.S. Treasury Department Bureau of Customs in Manitowoc, holding this position for 13 years. Stanley was elected delegate to State Legislative Council of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and was a member of the Manitowoc Central Labor Council. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Judith; a son: James; three brothers: Hilary, Raymond and Marcus; and a sister: Cecelia Doleysh. He was also preceded in death by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with the Rev. David Zimmerman concelebrating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, where a vigil service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m., led by Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Friends may also call on Saturday morning at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 2008
WALTER R. VOGEL Walter R. Vogel, 61, a resident of the Village of Cleveland, died Monday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vogel was born Nov. 28, 1909, in the Village of Cleveland, son of the late Herman and Bertha Kolb Vogel. He married Norma Gass June 26, 1935, at St. John and St. Peter Church, Cleveland. The couple resided in the village where he was employed as a cabinet maker at the Vogel Lumber Co. for more than 30 years. Mr. Vogel was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), two brothers, Laveral and Howard, of Cleveland and a granddaughter. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1971 ******* [d. 09-06-1971 at Sheboygan WI/age 61 yrs./husband of Norma Vogel]
EDWIN VOGELSANG EDWARD VOGELSANG, WELL KNOWN MAN OF CITY, DIED AT AGE OF 34 AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MOS Edward Vogelsang, son of Mrs. Carolina Vogelsang, South Sixteenth street, well known young man of the city, died at the hospital early today, following an illness of several months due to complications, heart and liver trouble. Mr. Vogelsang had been at the hospital several weeks. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Vogelsang was 34 years of age, having been born at Rapids Aug. 6, 1883. He had made his home here all his life and was unmarried. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, William and Fred and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Behm, this city; Mrs. E. Prehm and Mrs. H. Strodthoff, of Rapids. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 14, 1917, Page 7 ********* [bur. 07-17-1917/age 34 yrs/cause: valvular heart disease/ bur. on Frederick Behm lot]
ERNST VOGELSANG WELL KNOWN YOUNG FARMER SUCCUMBS UNDER OPERATION Ernst Vogelsang, 36, Dies at Green Bay Hospital After Second Operation Is Performed-Burial Here Ernst Vogelsang, one of the best known young farmers of Manitowoc county, owner of a large farm at Brown's Corners on the Calumet road, died at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay, Saturday afternoon, following an operation, the second which he had undergone in a few months. The body was brought here and funeral services will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with interrment (sic) at Evergreen. Several months ago Mr. Vogelsang suffered an attack of appendicitis and entered the Green Bay hospital for an operation, which was apparently successful. Lately he had not been well, and again entered the hospital and was operated upon for adhesions. He failed to improve and Saturday death came to him. Mr. Vogelsang was 36 years of age, having been born July 3, 1880. He had made his home in Manitowoc all of his life and was well and favorably known. Besides a widow, Mr. Vogelsang is survived by one daughter, aged eight months, his aged mother and three brothers and three sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 7, 1916 P.1 ******** Julius Wintermeyer of Denver is here to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, the late Ernst Vogelsang, which was held from the home at Brown's Corner's today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 10, 1916 P.3 ******** [bur. 02-10-1916/age 36 years/cause: operation-adhesion about liver/ bur. on Julius Wintermeyer lot]
WILLIAM VOGELSANG William Vogelsang, 70, former county resident, died suddenly yesterday at the his home in Lander, Wyo., according to a telegram received here by his nephew, Arnold Vogelsang of this city. He was in Manitowoc on a visit only two weeks ago and returned west to take charge of his business. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc Monday. Funeral arrangements will be announced at that time. Mr. Vogelsang was born in the town of Newton and spent his early life on the farm. Later he came to this city and for years operated a tavern on South Eighth street. Nineteen years ago he moved to Lander and has been engaged in the automobile business there, having a car agency and garage. Survivors are the widow, the former Ida Schmidt of this county; two sons, Willard and Ervin and two daughters, Minnie and Caroline. A sister, Mrs. Herman Strothoff of this city also survives. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 18, 1941 P.2 ******* [d. 04-17-1941 at Lander, WY/age 69 yrs./bur. on Ida Vogelsang lot]
ADELINE VOGT Mrs. Ernest Adeline Vogt, 66, of 941 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed United Church of Christ. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vogt, nee Adeline Winter, was born Aug. 6, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Julius and Mary Laugenkamp Winter. She was married to Ernest Vogt Oct. 11, 1928, at Manitowoc. She resided at Manitowoc all her life. She was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, Calvin, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the church after 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of service. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973 ********* [d. 07-17-1973/age 66 yrs./wife of Ernest J. Vogt] (06 Aug 1906/Jul 1973/SSDI)
ANNA C. VOGT Mrs. Herman P. Vogt, 72, of 1201 S. Seventh st., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospita., Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a day. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate at the solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Anna C. Voght(sic) was born Feb. 22, 1891, at Chicago, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Stadler Voght. She was graduated from Chicago Normal College and married to Herman P. Vogt Jr., Nov. 26, 1910. The couple moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vogt died Feb. 13, 1951. Mrs. Vogt was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers' Alter Society of St. Boniface Church, United Commercial Travelers, Homemakers Club, the Federation, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Maryknollers. Surviving are a brother, Andrew F. Voght of Chicago and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the parish and St. Ann Christian Mothers' Alter Society. From the Manitowoc Herald Times Apr. 30, 1963
CARL J. VOGT Carl J. Vogt, 79, of 1332 Rankin St., Manitowoc, retired municipal employe, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill the past six months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Reformed Church, the Rev. Richard P. Schmitz officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Vogt was born August 24, 1874, in the town of Newton and in 1898 married Caroline Schmidt. They lived on a farm in Newton until 1927 when they moved to Manitowoc. He was employed for five years by the Manitowoc County Highway Department and then became Lincoln Park attendant until 1948 when he retired. Mrs. Vogt died in 1949. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ernst Schnell of Manitowoc; a son, Ernst Vogt of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 19, 1954 P.16 ******** [d. 03-18-1954/age 79 yrs.]
EDWARD VOGT Ed Vogt, 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died at the St. Elizabeth hospital there Monday of injuries received in an accident Nov. 3, 1945, when he was struck by a bicycle while crossing a street. Mr. Vogt was born in Manitowoc Sept. 1, 1864, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Vogt, pioneer funiture dealers here. He has been a traveling salesman for a Kansas novelty company for the past 40 years, his territory covering Kansas and Oklahoma. Manitowoc nieces and nephews who survive are Henry Vogt, Edgar Vogt, Mrs. William Nemetz and Mrs. Edgar Hansen and several other nieces and nephews in Illinois, Oregon and Washington. Mrs. Vogt preceded her husband in death 10 years ago. The body will be brought to Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Thursday evening and services will be held there at two o'clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. Carroll Luther Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Friday noon until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 23, 1946 P.2 ******* [d. 01-25-1946 at Huchinson, KS/age 81 yrs./ cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on Anton Vogt lot]
SARAH VOGTMAN From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900: Death Wed. morning of Washington St. resident Mrs. W. Voghtmann of old age debility. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania in 1833 and came to Manitowoc in 1854. She leaves her husband, 5 sons and a daughter.
EDWARD C. VOLKEMA Edward C. Volkema, 44, of 1125 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four and a half days. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John L. Landowski celebrating the requiem Mass. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Volkema was born Jan. 4, 1920, at Grand Rapids, Mich., son of the late Albert Volkema and Mrs. Alena Nelson. He married Florence Kowalewsky Jan. 29, 1944, at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1963 Volkema was a pipefitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors are the wife, a daughter, three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a mother, a sister, Mrs. Edward Mielcarek, and a brother, Wilfred, of Manistee, Mich. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1964 P. 11 ********* [d. 3-24-1964/age 44 yrs.]
JAMES VOLKEMA James W. Volkema, age 60, of Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. James was born on Oct. 30, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward C. and Florence (Kowalewski) Volkema. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. James served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. James was a supervisor at Mirro Company for many years, but most recently he was employed with the Herald Times Reporter/ Lakeshore Chronicle. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, two brothers and sisters- in-law, nine nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Barney and Clara Kowalewski and his paternal grandparents: Albert and Alena Nelson. Funeral Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 731. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, until the time of service at noon. James was an avid Packer fan and will be missed by all who knew him. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2009"
ADOLPH VOLLENDORF ‘JIM’ VOLLENDORF, MANITOWOC HURLER IN NINETIES, DIES Manitowoc, Wis—(AP)—Adolph “Jim” Vollendorf, one of Manitowoc’s old baseball heroes of thirty-five years ago, is dead. Vollendorf, who earned a place in Manitowoc’s baseball history in the late 90’s when he hurled the nine to victory over Connie Mack’s Milwaukee Brewers, died Sunday morning. He was 54 years old and had been in ill health for three years. “Jim” as the southpaw twirler was known throughout Wisconsin, was signed by Mack after the impressive demonstration, but was not used and was sent to Denver of the Western league the following season. There he remained three seasons, returning to Manitowoc where he pitched for the home team for three seasons, in the Lake Shore league. When his arm gave out he returned to stone cutting. He leave a widow and two children. Sheboygan Press, Monday, November 26, 1928 ******** [bur. 11-27-1928/age 54 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
ANTOINETTE VOLLENDORF "Antionette(sic) "Toni" Vollendorf, age 86, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, who formerly resided with her daughter, entered eternal rest Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2006, at the care center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Loren Lindeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Antionette was born on April 19, 1919, in Mishicot, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Anna Barta Meyer. In past years she was employed at the Elbow Room restaurant prior to her retirement. On Aug. 1, 1936, she married Reynold Vollendorf in Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death June 21, 1976. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her husband: Reynold, in 1976; two sisters; and one brother. Her family will honor her with a celebration of her life at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2006"
CARRIE M. VOLLENDORF Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey (Carre) (sic) Vollendorf, 78, formerly of 719 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, are tentatively scheduled for Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Friday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1974 P.20 ********* [widow of Harvey H. Vollendorf] (b. Nov. 24, 1895/SSDI)
MARTIN VOLLENDORF In Death's Embrace. Martin Vollendorf died at Milwaukee yesterday in the hospital where he was taken for treatment about a week ago. He had been suffering for some time past from a cancerous growth on the pleura and an operation for its removal was decided upon. The operation took place yesterday and the ordeal proved to be more than the patient could endure for he breathed his last before the surgeons completed their labors. The deceased was born in Mecklenburg in 1828. He came to America in 1855 and almost immediately afterward to Manitowoc, where he had resided continuously up to the time of his death. He was widely known throughout this section and was universally respected. Eight children survive him; Martin, Adolph, George, Mrs. Victor Klingholz, Mrs. Joseph Beuer, Mrs. Minnie Klusen, all of this city, Emil of Chicago, and Otto of Kaukauna. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, November 30, 1898 P. 1 ******* The funeral of Martin Vollendorf will be held to-morrow afternoon from his home on 15th street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4 ******* Mr. Emil Vollendorf of Chicago is in the city to attend the funeral of his father. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4 ******* Laid to Rest. The remains of Martin Vollendorf were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery this afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Sons of Herman, Justice Falge reading the impressive burial service and concluding with a few touching words of eulogy upon the character of the departed brother. The Freier Sengerbund and the Concordia Singing society attended in a body and rendered appropriate musical numbers. Mr. Emil Vollendorf and wife of Chicago, Mr. Otto Vollendorf and wife of Kaukauna, Mr. and Mrs. Tausler, Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, of Kaukauna, were here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 2, 1898 P. 4 ******* [cause: carcinoma of the stomach]
RICKA VOLLENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1891: Burial Sun. afternoon of Mrs. M. Vollendorf who died Wed. in the local mental facility. ********** [age 59 yrs./cause: convulsions]
CHRISTINA VOLLHEIM From Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1895: Mrs. Christina Vollheim died on Tues. at the home of her son, Mr. Heinrich Vollheim, of apoplexy. She was born 08 July 1813 in Hanover and came to Manitowoc in 1855. The funeral will take place Fri. afternoon at the city cemetery.
ERNST VOLLHEIM From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900: Death Mon. of a 6-yr. old son of Heinrich Vollheim here of scarlet fever.
WILLIAM VOLLHEIM From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900: Death Sat. morning of the 9-yr. old son of Henry Vollheim of diphtheria. The boy was only ill two days. His funeral took place Sun. 11 Jan.
Frances C. VOORHES From the Manitowoc Herald, 24 Mar 1855: Francis Caroline Voorhis died, daughter of Jacob and Lucretia Vooris. ********** ( ____ Voorhees/d. 21 Mar. 1855/age 11 yrs. from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
BETTY ANN VOSBURG Betty Ann, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vosburg, Was Almost Two Tragedy entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Vosburg, when their daughter, Betty Ann, who would have been two years old in February, passed away at the home at 923 North Fifteenth street last evening. The child was taken suddenly ill last evening with pneumonia, death coming swiftly. Betty was born in this city Feb, 18, 1927. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, (private) and a brother, (private) the funeral will be held Monday. Other arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Times, December 28, 1928, Page 2 ******** [cause: pneumonia/bur. on William Vosburg lot]
ANNA E. VOSS Mrs. Anna E. Voss, 82, of 624 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services wil be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Voss, nee Anna E. Hasser, was born Oct. 22, 1888, in Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hasser. She came to the United States in 1914 settling in Manitowoc. She was married to Leo Voss May 5, 1914, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July, 1945. She was a member of St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include a son, Paul, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1971 ******* [d. 05-25-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Leo Voss] (22 Oct 1888/15 May 1971/SSDI)
FREDERICK E. VOSS Frederick (Fritz) E. Voss, age 77, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, son of the late Fred and Selma (Bartz) Voss. Fritz served in the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1954 in the United States Air Force. On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former Dorothy E. Temme at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Fritz was employed with the Kohler Co. on June 1, 1955, retiring in 1993 after 38 years of service. He was a 13-year volunteer with the American Red Cross as a driver. Fritz was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, the Quarter Century Club of Kohler, American Legion, and the Manitowoc Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Elaine and Jack Jeanty; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Ronnie Voss and Robert and Carol Voss; and a brother-in-law: Roy (Hack) Novak. Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Jim Vanden Hogen. Fritz's cremains will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, for a memorial visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the employees of the Dialysis Center, and to the nurses at Rivers Bend for their care and compassion shown to Frederick and his family. The family would also like to thank a special nurse.(name omitted) Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 2008
ELLA VRANEY Mrs. Frank Vraney, 75, of 628 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. C.H. Phipps officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Ella Ziemer was born in Kewaunee Oct. 3, 1877, and was married in 1900 to Mr. Vraney. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vraney preceded her in death several years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred Jorsch and Mrs. Henry Kraemer of Manitowoc; a brother, William Ziemer of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. George Hutton of Lakewood, Ohio, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1953 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-20-1953/age 73 yrs./wife of Frank Vraney] ******* A SECRET NO LONGER. Engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer to Frank Vraney Made Public. It's too late now. The secret is a secret no longer and in order to get the thing off our mind and afford readers an opportunity of extending congratulation, the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, to Mr. Frank Vraney, of this city, is made public. The secret has been well guarded, but a "flasher" on the finger of the bride-to-be gave the reporter a "guess" and now it's out. Mr. Vraney is in the employ of L.J. Anderson, having charge of the office work and is a popular young man. The announcement that he is about to "tie up" will come as a surprise to his many friends, as Frank has always been considered a "little bashful". Miss Ziemer has been a resident of Manitowoc during the past year and has made many friends. She has held a position in the HERALD office since coming to the city and will resign Christmas in order to prepare for the happy event. The date of the ceremony has not yet been announced. Many friends will join in trusting that there may be "no slip twixt the cup and lip" and that the young people may have all the happiness they deserve. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P.1
FLORENCE VRANEY Mrs. John (Florence) Vraney, age 93, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. Florence was born Dec. 18, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Mary Koch Kubel. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School in Two Rivers and later Washington High School. On Aug. 22, 1931, she married John Vraney at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage on Aug. 22, 2004. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband: John Vraney, Manitowoc; two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. (Survivors edited for privacy) She was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Leona and Arvid Asplund; one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one daughter-in-law: Virginia Vraney; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Alvin and Jerry Vraney. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the special care given their mother. Herald Times Reporter, no date given ******** (18 Dec 1911/10 Apr 2005/SSDI)
JOHN VRANEY John W. Vraney, age 97, formerly a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living and currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, Jan. 7, 2007, at Shady Lane. John was born Nov. 13, 1909, in Manitowoc, a son of the late George and Anna Havlinek Vraney. He attended Lincoln High School and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 43 years retiring in 1975. On Aug. 22, 1931, John was married to the former Florence Kubel at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2005. John was a member of First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc and a 50-year member of F.A. & M. Lodge 65 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, six great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one brother and sister-in-law: Alvin (Geraldine) Vraney; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Leona (Arvid) Asplund. (Survivors edited for privacy) Private family funeral services were held at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. John's family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove Assisted Living and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, for their special care given to their father and his family, especially this past week during his final days. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2007 ********** "96-year-old leads senior exercises" Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 2006 (An article about John Vraney. Copyright prevents me putting it online here.)
JENNIE M. VRANY Mrs. Wencel Vrany, 87, a former Reif Mills resident, died Thursday afternoon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vrany, nee Jennie Havlinek, was born Sept. 22, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Rathsack Havlinek. She was married to Wencel Vrany June 18, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retiring 15 years ago and then moved to Manitowoc. The past three years the couple resided at Family Heritage Home. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniveresary in 1963. Mrs. Vrany was a member of the Altar Society of St. Augustine Church. Survivors include her husband; a sister, Mrs. Frank Vrany, of Kellnersville and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of services. A prayer service will be at 8 o'clock this evening at the funeral home by Father Haen and the Altar Society will recite the Rosary at 8:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1971 ******** [d. 02-11-1971/age 87 yrs./wife of Wenzel Vrany]
ROBERT W. VREEKE Robert W. Vreeke, 48, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke, was born March 29, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Sadie Horstman Vreeke. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1942 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He married Dorothy Pagel Oct. 16, 1948, at Manitowoc. Mr. Vreeke had been employed at Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, for more than 30 years and was presently a shop foreman. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 5, 1973 ******* [d. 02-04-1973 at Wood Vet. Hos. Milwaukee Co. WI/age 48 yrs./bur. on Arthur J. and Arlene M. Vreeke lot](29 Mar 1924/Feb 1973/SSDI)