LEONARD V. VADER (Civil War) From The Lakeshore Times, April 29, 1884: G. A. R. Members of H. M. Walker Post 18, will meet in their Hall on Wednesday (tomorrow) after noon at 3 P. M. sharp to attend the funeral of Comrade Leonard Vader.- By order of the Commander. E. R. Smith, Adjutant. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 1 May 1884: 43 year old Leonhard Vader died in Manitowoc Rapids. He is a former soldier in Co. D, 27th Regt. ********** [Burial register has 5/21/1884 buried Leon V Veandes (the entry appears to be written in on a later date); lot diagram book has Leonh. Veandes then Vader written after name sometime later] ********** The Lakeshore Times Apr. 29, 1884 article above, appears the funeral was 4/30/1884, so I think the burial date may be incorrect. ********** Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884, (page 3) The funeral of Mr. Len. Vader was well attended. About twenty members of the G. A. R. were present. ********** Lake Shore Times, 6 May, 1884 (page 2, column 6) Order to Hear Petition for Administration. (First publication May 6, 1884.) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Leonard Vader, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Jane Vader, of Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., representing among other things that Leonard Vader, late of Manitowoc Rapids on the 27th day of April, A. D. 1884, at Manitowoc Rapids, died intestate leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate by to John S. Tufts granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court , on Tuesday, the 3rd day of June A. D., 1884, at 10 oclock 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 Lake Shore Times, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of May, A. D. 1884. 136-3t R. D. SMART, County Judge, G. G. SEDGWICK, Atty for Petitioner."
MRS. NICOLAS VADER (ELIZA JANE TUFTS) Manitowoc Tribune Thursday November 26, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 32, Page 5 Column 6 Died.-- At Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 23d, 1874, of consumption, Mrs. Eliza Jane Tufts, aged 34 years, wife of Nicolas Vader. The deceased spent the greater part of her life in this county, and was well known to many. Those who knew her most intimately, were most deeply impressed with her worth. As a wife she was devoted; as a mother, tenderly affectionate; as a friend, sincere; as an almoner to the poor, sympathetic and liberal; in all the relations of life, conscientious in the discharge of her duties. To such a one, it is often very hard to sever the ties of life; and to her it was especially hard to leave her family. But for some years the symptoms of her final disease had been multiplying; and three years since--five years since--she had prayed that she might be spared thus long; and her prayer was granted. In April 1872, she united with the 1st Presbyterian Church of Manitowoc, and then first signalized her solemn vows, her consecration to the service of her Lord. To her pastor it seems probable, that for years before, she had been of Christ's "Hidden Ones," and had spent years as a restless bond-maid, whereas she should have found a warm place in the arms of Infinite Love, as a child. During her distressing sickness, she seemed to secure richly the supports of Divine grace. "What could I now do," she would often say, "if it were not for my christian life?" And when the last physical agony came, too painful to witness, it was a solace indeed, to hear, from lips soon dumb in death, ejaculatory prayers to the anointed to hasten her release, and to feel assured from all her christian testimony, from first to last, that for her to die, was to fall asleep in Jesus. COM.
KATHERINE VALENTINE MRS. KATHERINE VALENTINE, DAUGHTER OF FORMER POSTMASTER CHAS. ESSLINGER, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Katherine Esslinger, widow of the late William Valentine and daughter of former Postmaster Charles Esslinger, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Burger, 823 Hamilton street, last night. Mrs. Valentine had been in ill health for a long time. Mrs. Valentine was born in Buffalo, New York, Feb 7, 1841, and came to Manitowoc with her parents in 1850. Following her marriage she removed to Chicago and eighteen years ago returned here to take up her home. Mrs. Valentine is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Burger and Miss Anna Esslinger, this city and Mrs. Charles Bauermeister of Terre Haute, Ind., and one brother, Arthur Esslinger of Gainsville, Fla. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Burger home, Rev. Keicher officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, Page 1 ********* Arthur Esslinger, born and reared in this city, now a resident of Gainsville, Fla., arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs. Valentine. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 25, 1917, Page 3 ********* [Catherine/bur. 05-25-1917/cause: nephritis/bur. on Mary Burger lot]
FLORA VALLEJO Mrs. Cruz Vallejo, 50, resident of Manitowoc since 1923, died at the family home, 517 N. Tenth street, Sunday evening from a heart attack. Nee Florence Wadamaker, Mrs. Vallejo was born in Winona, Minn., on May 3, 1895. In 1920 she was united in marriage with Mr. Vallejo, and the couple lived in St. Paul, Minn., and Green Bay previous to coming to this city. The survivors include the husband, a son, Charles; two brothers, John of Proctor, Minn., and Hugo of Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Dave Nelson of Minneapolis. Friends may call to pay their respects at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors from Tuesday noon until Wednesday morning. The funeral will be at 8:30 o'clock that morning at the funeral chapel, preceding rites at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic church at which the Rev. L.M. Schorn will be officiating clergyman. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday the rosary will be recited at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2 ******* [Florence/d. 12-16-1945/age 50 yrs./bur. on Cruz Vallejo lot]
CLARA H. VALLESKEY Mrs. Adolph Valleskey, 81, a former Manitowoc resident, of 3337 Burdell St., St. Joseph, Mich., died Sunday evening at Shoreham Terrace Nursing Home, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Valleskey, nee Clara Mahnke, was born April 16, 1891, at Reedsville, daughter of the late John and Hulda Schneider (?) Mahnke. She was married to Adolph Valleskey Aug. 31, 1909, at Reedsville. The couple located in Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1967. She had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aron Valleskey, of St. Joseph. Survivors include four sons, The Rev. Wilmer, of Detroit, Norbert, of Green Bay, Roman, of Milwaukee and Aron, principal of St. Joseph Trinity Lutheran School, of St. Joseph; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A daughter, Ruth, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod Mission or Bethesda Home of Watertown, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972 ******** [d. 06-17-1972 at St. Joseph MI/age 72 yrs./widow of Adolph R. Valleskey/ bur. on Adolph R. Valleskey lot] (16 Apr 1891/Jun 1972/SSDI)
ELMER H. VALLESKEY Elmer Herman Valleskey, 72, of Valders, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Valleskey was born Aug. 17, 1899, at Collins, son of the late Gustave and Fredericka Matznick Valleskey. He married Ida Ruppenthal Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple farmed in the Collins area until 1958 when he was then employed at Chilton Canning Co. for several years. Prior to his retirement in 1967 the couple moved to Valders. He was active in many community affairs. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lyle and Lawrence, of Collins; two daughteers, Mrs. Robert (Ethel Mae) Alpert, of Morton Crove, Ill. and Mrs. Merlin (Eileen) Krueger, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Gust. of Collins and Charles, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Mahnke, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of Valders; and 15 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christiansen Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday evening until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1972 ******** [d. 03-11-1972/age 72 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (b. 17 Aug. 1899/d. Mar. 1972/SSDI)
GRACE VALLESKEY Mrs. Leslie J. Valleskey, 49, of 901 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died at 11:35 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey wll officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Valleskey, nee Grace Koutnik, was born Sept. 17, 1912, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John J. and Edna Wenndorf Koutnik. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1930, and was valedictorian of the class. She attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, for a year and then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1934. Mrs. Valleskey was employed by Manitowoc Savings Bank until her marriage Dec. 15, 1938, at Manitowoc to Attorney Valleskey. She was a member of the University of Wisconsin Women's Club, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and the Christian Mothers Alter Society of Holy Innocents Church. She had been president in 1939 of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary. Surviving are the husband, two sons, two daughters, two uncles, Edwin W. Wenndorf of Miami and Elmer Wenndorf of Manitowoc; and an aunt, Mrs. George Long of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961 page 11 ******** [d. 04-21-1961/age 49 yrs./wife of Leslie J. Valleskey/bur. on John J. Koutnik lot]
IDA J. VALLESKEY Ida J. Valleskey, 81 formerly of Valders, died Wednesday evening, April 14, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Valleskey was born Aug. 10, 1900, at Hilbert, Wis., daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Zorn Ruppenthal. She was married to Elmer H. Vallesky, Nov. 24, 1920, at Milwaukee. The couple operated a farm at Collins until 1967 when they moved to Valders. Mr.Valleskey preceded her in death March 11, 1972. Mrs. Valleskey was a former cashier at Collins State Bank. She was a member of Faith Lutheran A.L.C.W., and Collins and Valders Homemakers. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, a brother, 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church from 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. There will be no Saturday evening visitation. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 15, 1982 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [d. 14 Apr 1982/age 81 yrs/widow of Elmer H. Valleskey/ bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (10 Aug 1900/Apr 1982/SSDI)
MARTIN G. VALLESKEY Martin G. Valleskey, 85, of Marshall, Wis., Dane County, who organized the Collins State Band(sic) and served as its cashier from 1914-1936, died Thursday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vernon Martin. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marshall, conducted by the Rev. Alfred Nicolaus, and at 2 p.m. rites will be conducted at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Valleskey was born Feb. 16, 1880, at Collins, son of the late Gustav and Ricka Matznick Valleskey. He married Anna Schwalbe Sept. 13, 1906, at Collins, and she preceded him in death in 1950. Mr. Valleskey attended Collins school, and was a graduate of Reedsville High School and Manitowoc Business College. He was a self-taught telegrapher and worked for the Soo Line until 1914. He organized the Collins bank in 1914. After the death of his wife he moved to Marshall and became cashier of the Marshall Bank. Surviving are three sons, Atty. Leslie J. Valleskey of Manitowoc, Russell of Sante Fe Trails, Calif., and Roy of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Myrtle Ludwigson of Prescott, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; four brothers, Adolph and Charles of Manitowoc, Gustave and Elmer of Collins; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Voigt of Collins, Mrs. Selma Alheiser of Shawano and Mrs. Alvina Mahnke of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 14, 1965 ******** [d. 05-13-1965 at Marshall WI/age 84 yrs./bur. on Leslie J. Valleskey lot] (16 Feb 1881/May 1965/SSDI)
TAMMY JO VALLESKEY Tammy Jo Valleskey, age 47, of Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. She was born Nov. 15, 1960, daughter of Harold and Charlotte (Streich) Valleskey. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein. Cremation has occurred, and Tammy will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tammy's name to the Green Bay C.P. Center. The family expresses their gratitude to Jodi Linsmier and the staff of TLC Homes, North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, and the Green Bay C.P. Center for the care and love extended to Tammy and the family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2008
HARLEY M. VAN LANNEN Harley M. VanLannen, 56, of 854 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. A native of Oconto County, Mr. VanLannen resided at Sheboygan until moving to Manitowoc in December of 1972. He had been employed as custodian at Wesley Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, a daughter, three brothers, a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Hansel, of Manitowoc and a granddaughter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening until noon Saturday and then at the church until time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 24, 1973
MARIETTA VAN VALKENBURGH From the Manitowoc Herald, 04 Nov 1854: Marietta Van Valkenburgh died, the wife of B.J. Van Valkenburgh. ******* In this Village on Thursday the 2d inst. Mrs. Marietta, Wife of B.J. VanValkenburgh, aged 20 years. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 4, 1854 P. 3
M.F. VAN VLECK Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 17, Thursday August 10, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 Died. M.V. Van Vleck, a former resident of this town, died at Philo Ill, on the 27th of July last, of bilious fever. At the age of 53. He leaves many friends in this county who mourn his loss.
SARAH VAN VLECK From the Manitowoc Herald, 16 Jan 1862: Mrs. M.F. Van Veeck(sic) died. (with eulogy)
MINNIE VAN ZON Minnie VanZon Widow of Peter [VanZon] June 10, 1862-May 9, 1942 Daughter of John Golding (born Liverpool, England) and Sarah Willis (born Ireland) Born Brampton, Canada Died from "cerebral hemorrhage -arteriosclerosis -hypertension" Buried at Evergreen Cemetery ********* [d. 05-09-1942/age 79 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on John Dooley lot/her first husband]
VANDE CASTLE / WICZEK ACCIDENT The Dead Louis Vande Castle, 42, of 1853 Fairmont street, employed as a compositor of the Herald-Times, and a former official of the Manitowoc Typographical Union. Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, employed in the rolling mills of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, son-in-law of Mr. Vande Castle. Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20, bride of five weeks, daughter of Mr. Vande Castle. Lorraine Vande Castle, 8 years old. Joan Vande Castle, 7 years old. Donald Vande Castle, 5 years old ******** CAR FALLS IN RIVER, 6 DIE Newlyweds, Father-in-Law And Three Children Drown Car Fails To Negotiate Curve on Southwest Approach To 21st Street Bridge, Plunging Through Guard Rail and Dropping 15 Feet Six persons, members of a family group, were drowned Friday night when an automobile missed a curve at the southwest approach of the 21st street bridge, crashed through a wooden guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the Manitowoc river. The victims, all residents of Manitowoc, were taken from the water within 15 minutes after the crash, and firemen, policmen and physicians, in relays, worked frantically to revive them, but to no avail. Wiczek Was Driving The driver of the car was Martin Wiczek, 32, employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company rolling mills. With him were his bride of five weeks, Mrs. Helen Wiczek, 20; her father, Louis Vande Castle, 42, a Herald-Times compositor, and three other Vande Castle children - Lorraine, 8, Joan, 7, and Donald, 5. They were riding in Wiczek's 1935 Pontiac coach, driving from the Wiczek home, at 1010 S. 19th street, to the Vande Castle residence at 1853 Fairmont street. Awaiting their arrival at home (new page) were Mrs. Vande Castle and six children. The time was about 8:30, or a few minutes thereafter. The car traveled north on 21st street. At the approach to the bridge, the street turns sharply to the east. A wooden guard rail, painted white with black diagonal stripes, runs along the north. There is a large sign with the word "SLOW" on the rail. Wiczek apparently missed the curve. The car plowed through 20 feet of guard rail and plunged 15 feet into the water. It was completely submerged but landed on its wheels, facing east. The headlights remained burning. Heard Tires Squeal Herny Hutchinson, a milk truck driver for Agon Haupt, was unloading his truck in the front of the White House Milk company condensery on the south bank of the river. He heard the tires of the Wiczek car squeal as the driver attempted to negotiate the turn. He saw the car crash through the railing and drop into the water. The machine turned completely over in the descent, Hutchinsen said, striking piling as it landed. Hutchinson saw no other cars approaching from either direction. He shouted to Alfred Schmidt, 709 S. 24th street, a condensery employe; "Look out, it's going over." Then, as he saw the car hit the water he cried, "Call the fire department." Condensery employes, called the fire department, the call being received at 8:15 p.m. From another source, a telephone call notified the police department. Truck Co. No. 1 of the fire department, in charge of Capt. Hiram Larson, and the police ambulance responded. Firemen Lower Ladder The car headlights still burning, was plainly visible. About 18 inches of water covered the top. The firemen lowered a ladder onto the top of the bridge. Efforts to chop a hole through the top were quickly abandoned. Firemen Maurice Gallegher and Harry Blumenstein, ropes tied around their waists, groped under the water and opened a door. The body of the youngest Vande Castle girl, Joan, was forced out by the pressure. She was carried up the ladder and artificial respiration attempted at once. Two rowboats were pressed into use to remove the other bodies. The second person to be taken out was Mrs. Wiczek. As quickly as the bodies were brought to the shore, resucitation was begun along the river bank. It was not until a tow rope had been hooked to the submerged car from a wrecker and it was pulled to shallow water, that police firemen felt sure there were no more bodies in the car. Harry Blumenstein of the fire department was painfully cut on the wrecked car and was treated at the hospital. Assisant Fire Chief John Gaedke said that not more than 10 minutes (Continued on Page 11, Col. 4) CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER; SIX DROWN (Continued from page 1) were requied to remove the six persons. Work for Hours Prone pressure resuscitation was carried on continuously with oxygen administered from time to time by the fire department's inhalalor. At times it was thought that pulse could be detected in Mrs. Wiczek and the youngest girl, Joan, but although the oxygen equipment was put into operation, revival was not accomplished. The efforts to revive the six persons were continued for 90 minutes on the bank of the river. The victims were then moved to the Holy Family hospital where work was continued for another 60 minutes before all were officially pronounced dead. Identification of the victims was not completed until 10:45. Wiczek was tentatively identified by friends some time earlier. Vande Castle was positively identified at 10:45 by E.H. Kruck, foreman of the Herald-Times composing room. Thousands of persons milled around the crash scene. Traffic was badly snarled and police were required to direct the movement of automobiles. As policemen and firemen worked over the bodies, the Rev. Martin Jaekels, pastor of St. Paul's Catholic church, administered last sacraments. Seek Cause of Accident Authorities sought today to determine the cause of the accident but had little to work on. The steel top of the car was caved in apparently when it struck the piling as it turned over in the plunge. All of the glass was broken. There was a large hole burned in the back of the rear seat and it was theorized that a fire might have started in the back seat, distracting the driver's attention and causing him to lose control of the machine. However, Emil Jagodinsky, a friend of Wiczek's, exploded this theory when he stated that the cushion had been burned about a month ago. There was some speculation as to whether or not any of the occupants had been killed in the crash. Physicians said that there was evidence of skull injury on one of the small children and Mrs. Wiczek. County coroner, Gerald Rau, M.D., gave drowning as the official cause of death, however, injuries, he said, would be merely a contributory cause. Dr. Rau and Dist. Atty. John R. Cashman conferred today on the matter of an inquest, but had not reached a decision early this afternoon. Only One Witness Hutchinson apparently was the only eye witness to the accident. Schmidt, the condensery worker, caught a glimpse of the car as it slid into the water. Mrs. E.J. Kelly, 918 N. 14th street, was believed to be the first driver following the Wiczek car. She drove north on 21st all the way from Washington street and says she does not remember of any car having passed her machine and does not recall seeing any car ahead of her. As she drove onto the southwest approach to the bridge a stick of wood dropped on the hood of the car, Mrs. Kelly said. She then observed the hole in the guard rail and saw men running to the bridge railing and looking into the water. She continued over the bridge and parked her car. An unknown person telephoned the police from the Texaco oil station. Assistant Fire Chief Gaedke gave orders calling in firemen who were off duty. Those who reported and took part in the resuce work in addition to Capt. Larson, Gallagher and Blumenstein of the truck company who answered the call, were Capt. Ed. Woods, Captain Miles Panosh and Captain Archie Fehring, Lieut. Nels Peterson, Charles Petrick, Edward Metiver, E. Gaedke, Henry Koch and Palmer Rosinsky. Police officers who answered the call were Officers Elmer Scherer, Donald Sears, Ben Muchowski and Milton Larson and Alvin Mahlick. Among the physicians who rushed to the scene were Dr. R.G. Strong, city physician; Coroner Rau, Drs. Arthur and Theodore Teitgen, Dr. C.E. Wall, and Dr. William Rauch. The car was towed to the Pritzl garage today. Mass Funeral Service The six victims will be buried at a single funeral service Monday morning at the Holy Innocents church. The funeral procession will leave the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home at 8:15 a.m. and the service at the church will be at nine o'clock. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate. The Rev. Henry Vande Castle, brother of Louis, one of the victims, will be in the sanctuary. Burial will be in a single burial lot in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Vande Castle was born in De Pere in 1896 and after he finished school learned the printing trade. He came to this city in 1904 and entered the employ of the Brandt Printing and Binding company. He learned operation of the linotype machine and was employed on daily newspapers in this city. He was with the Herald-News for years and after the consolidation with the Times continued as an operator for the Herald-Times. He was a member of the Typographical Union. The family resided at 1853 Fairmont street. Married In 1916 In 1916 he married Miss Anna Marshek of this city. Survivors are the widow, three sons, Robert, 18, Ray, 17, James, 2, three daughters, Dorothy, 15, Lucille, 11, Pauline, 12; a brother, the Rev. Henry Vande Castle, Askeaton Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Sheldon Gehrke, DePere, Mrs. Otto Holtz and Agnes, both of Green Bay. Mrs. Marlin Wiczek, nee Helen Vande Castle, was born in this city 20 years ago. Before her marriage five weeks ago to Mr. Wiczek she was employed at the Aluminum Goods company. Martin Wiczek, 32, of 1010 South 19th street, was employed at the rolling mills of the Aluminum Goods company. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Stockwell, Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Soupa, Custer, Wis.; and two brothers, Leo, city, and Peter. The bodies may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home Sunday after 3 p.m. The six deaths brought to 15 the number of highway fatalities in city and county in a little less than nine months of 1938. During 1937 there were 25 highway fatalities. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 17, 1938 P. 1 and 11
MARY LILLIAN VANDEGRIFT DIES AT HOME AT AGE OF 79 Services For Mrs. Mary Vandegrift To Be Saturday Mrs. Mary L. Vandegrift, 79, whose husband, the late William H. Vandegrift, was the first agent for the old Wisconsin Central railroad in Manitowoc 40 years ago, died Thrusday night at the home, 622 North Sixth street. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m., from the Vogelsand funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Vandegrft, whose maiden name was Mary L. Bailey, was born at Connorsville, Indiana, and was married there to William H. Vandegrift. Came Here in 1898 Mr. Vandegrift, named as first agent for the Wisconsin Central when the railroad completed the line into the city from Neenah 30 years ago, located in this city about 1898. He continued as agent for the company for many years until retiring from active railroad work. Mr. Vandegrift died 18 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Nelson, city; two sons, William B., city, and John S., Milwaukee; a sister, Miss Emma Bailey, who made her home with Mrs. Vandegrift; and nine grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 30, 1937 P.10 ******** [bur. 05-01-1937/age 79 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/ bur. on Mrs. Wm. Vandegrift lot]
EDWIN L. VARLEY Edwin L. Varley, 88, of 1212 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate. Private burial services will be held Thursday morning at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Varley was born Oct. 30, 1884, in California, son of the late Edwin and Ida King Varley. He attended Ferndale Business College in California and learned the machinist trade in San Francisco. He worked in California until 1928 when he moved to Manitowoc. He was employed at the Great A & P Co. Inc., National Dairy Division, until his retirement in 1951. He was associated with Burger Boat Co. until 1971. His wife, the former Gertrude May Johnson, preceded him in death in 1950. Mr. Varley was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Kuetemeyer, of Milwaukee, a step daughter-in-law, Mrs. Valita Criss, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Inman, of Eureka, Calif., and Mrs. Eleanor Kaehler, of Fortuna, Calif., and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service. Memorials in his memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1972 ******* [d. 12-25-1972/age 88 yrs./bur. on Edwin L. Varley lot] (30 Oct 1884/Dec 1972/SSDI)
AMY, TERRY, VICKY VARNEY Vicky, 7, Terry, 5, and Amy Varney, age 3, children of Donald and Genevieve Vesely Varney of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Vicy was born Nov. 12, 1966, at Two Rivers and was a First Grade student at Reedsville Public School, Terry was born May 7, 1968, at Two Rivers and attended Kindergarten at Reedsville. Amy was born June 30, 1970, at Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Monday at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 29, 1973 (NOTE: These three children died in a mobile home fire. The article is on page 1.)
KARL W. VENZLAFF From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899: Death Tues. of an 11-wk. old child of William F. Venzlaff here. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
AMANDA VERGIELS Mrs. William A. Vergiels, 84, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at the home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vergiels, nee Amanda W. Winter, was born Aug. 25, 1888, at Bolt, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Kasten Winter. She was married to William A. Vergiels Nov. 21, 1916, at Antigo. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1919. Her husband preceded her in death May 27, 1945. Mrs. Vergiels was a member of the Ladies Aid of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 19, 1973
ARTHUR VETTER Arthur Vetter, 78, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vetter was born April 17, 1893, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Peter and Augusta Post Vetter. He married Agnes Koneczka in 1950 at Manitowoc. They farmed in rural Valders. Survivors include his wife; two sons and four daughters; a sister, Mrs. Hedwig Goeke, of Manitowoc and 13 grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening until time of service Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1972 ******** [d. 01-05-1972/age 78 yrs./husband of Agnes Vetter/bur. on Arthur Vetter estate lot] (b. 17 Apr. 1893/d. Jan. 1972/he had railroad retirement also/SSDI)
LOUISA VETTER Mrs. Herman Vetter, 82, of 860 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical and Refomed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Louisa Cummings was born in the Town of Liberty Dec. 28, 1877, daughter of the late William and Minnie Lippert Cummings. She was married April 29, 1896, to Herman Vetter and the couple farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1910, coming then to Manitowoc. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Mr. Vetter died in 1938. Surviving her are two sons, Elmer and Wilbert, and a daughter, Mrs. W.C. Knuth, of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, died in 1942. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday 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, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1960 P. 19 ********* [d. 02-11-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Herman Vetter]
AGNES VETTING Mrs. George Vetting, 81, of 1016 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vetting, nee Agnes Madson, was born May 12, 1890, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Pederson Madson. She was married to George Vetting June 22, 1922, at Gjerpen Church, Town of Cato. The couple resided in the Town of Cato until 1925 coming to Manitowoc. She was a life member of the First Lutheran Women. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Elida) Wallace and Mrs. Martin (Gloria) Schrank, of Manitowoc; a brother, Palmer, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren. A daughter, LaVerne, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, State Street entrance, 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 First Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1972 ******** [d. 04-02-1972/age 81 yrs./wife of George H. Vetting]
ARNO VETTING From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1892: Death on Mon. of the 5 yr. 9 mo. old Arno Vetting, son of Albert Vetting and grandchild of our fellow citizen Carl Gelbke. The child, who had lost his mother 4 yrs. ago, died of pneumonia. The burial took place today in the city cemetery.
PEARL VETTER Mrs. Walter Vetter, 53, of 1718 South 27th street, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran church here with the Rev. Armin Ro?k?e officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be removed from the Pfeffer funeral home to the church at 10 a.m. where it will lie in state until the time of services. Mrs. Vetter, nee Pearl A. Petersen, was born in Cato in 1894 and lived in Valders before coming to Manitowoc in 1915. She was married to Walter Vetter in 1915. Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Waack of route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Orland Hall of route 5, Manitowoc, and Delores and Betty at home; four sons, Melvin of route 1, Valders, Ervin of Manitowoc, and Elton and Eugene at home; 10 grandchildren; brother, Elmer of Hartland; sister, Mrs. Alfred Madson of route 1, Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 28, 1948 P.2 ******* [d. 05-28-1948/age 53 yrs./wife of Walter Vetter]
ARTHUR A. VETTING Arthur A. Vetting, 80, of 2813 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Vetting was born May 5, 1888, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Herman and Sophie Hoefner Vetting. He married Frieda Kieselhorst Dec. 5, 1914, and farmed in the Town of Newton until retirement in 1956. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 5, 1964. Mr. Vetting had also been employed at Manitowoc Seed Co. Survivors include his wife; a son, Edward, of Charlevoix, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Bierman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck of Cato; a brother, Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ida Wernecke of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this Monday evening and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 19, 1968 ********* [d. 08-17-1968/age 80 yrs.] (05 May 1888/Aug 1968/SSDI)
FRIEDA A. VETTING Mrs. Arthur Vetting, 80, who resided with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vetting, nee Fredda Kieselhorst, was born Sept. 15, 1891, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late John and Minnie Kiesow Kieselhorst. She was married to Arthur Vetting Dec. 5, 1914, in the Town of Newton. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include a son, Edward, of Charlevoix, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Bierman, of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Gordon Kohlbeck, of Rt. 1, Cato; a brother, Edward of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Ella Rusch, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and three great grand- children. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church after noon Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 22, 1972 ********* [d. 02-21-1972/age 80 yrs./widow of Arthur A. Vetting]
HELEN VETTING Miss Helena Vetting, 82, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Vetting was born May 2, 1892, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late William and Ida Bremer Vetting. She was graduated from Norwegian- American Hospital, Chicago, with the Class of 1920 as a registered nurse. Survivors include six brothers, George, Harold and H.G. Vetting, of Manitowoc, R. G. Vetting, of Manitowoc, Bruno and Hugo, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Victor, of Saginaw, Mich. A sister, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Herwig, of Wauwatosa and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, December 18, 1974 ******** [d. 12-17-1974/age 82 yrs./bur. on William Vetting lot]
LOUISA C. VETTING From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1909: Following an operation, which she underwent Friday last week at Holy Family Hospital, Mrs. Vetting, wife of Albert Vetting, died Monday evening. Mr. Vetting is a partner of the local Palace Laundry. The deceased, a daughter of Mr. Jacob Mathaeus here, was only 47. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by her parents, 2 brothers and a sister. ******* [bur. 02-26-1909/cause: peritonitis]
LYDIA L. VETTING Mrs. Louis H Vetting, 81, of 824 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday noon at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Vetting, nee Lydia Levenhagen, was born Sept. 14, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frederick and Charlotte Hiller Levenhagen. She was married to Mr. Vetting June 29, 1910, at Manitowoc and Mrs. Vetting was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church, and the Elks Auxiliary. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Lucille) Schobelt of Sault St. Marie, Ontario, and Mrs. Fred (Winifred) Tendick, of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A daughter, four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 17, 1967 ******** [d. 10-16-1967/age 81 yrs./wife of Louis H. Vetting]