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 o’clock A. M. at my office in said county. Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the 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.
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)
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
MARIETTA VAN VALKENBURGH From the Manitowoc Herald, 04 Nov 1854: Marietta Van Valkenburgh died, the wife of B.J. Van Valkenburgh.
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)
C.W. VENZLOF 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
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.
LOUISE 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.
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
JOSEPH VILAS 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.
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.
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. ******* [bur. 02-12-1900/cause: hemorrhage]
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]
EMMA VODWASKA (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., Sat. May 24, 1975 page 3 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.
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]
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.
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.
ETHEL VOGEL 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.)
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.
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.
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
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.
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"
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)
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
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)