ASTRID AARHUS Funeral services for Miss Astrid Aarhus, 23, [photo] student nurse at the Holy Family hospital, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Lutheran church. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Aarhus, four brothers and a sister. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 03, 1936, Page 5 ******* Miss Astrid Aarhus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Aarhus, died at the hospital at the age of 23 Monday morning. She had been in a state of coma since Friday. The funeral was held Wednesday after- noon with services at the First Lutheran church. Miss Aarhus was a student nurse at the hospital. Besides the parents she is survived by a sister and four brothers. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, November 06, 1936 ******* [Astrid Sophie Aarhus/bur. 11-4-1936/age 23 yrs/ cause: agranulocytosis/bur. on Mrs. Olson Dreng lot]
AMMUND AASTAD (co. death index v.15 p.559) Name: Ammund Aastad White/Male Occ.: Accountant Age: 46 years 9 months 7 days Father: Christian Aastad, b. Norway Mother: Martha Skauger, b. Norway Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: September 24,1871 (Married, single etc..): Married Husband or Wife of Deceased: Emma Aastad Date of Death: July 19,1918 Cause of Death: Dilation of the Heart, Nephritis Dropsy Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: no Name of Physician: W.E. Kemps Residence of Physician: Manitowoc Name of informant: Issac Aastad Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery ******** [Ammund Aastad/bur. 07-21-1918/cause: nephritis/bur. on Emma Aastad lot]
ISAAC AASTAD Isaac Aastad, 72, retired commercial salesman, died today at the home, 1104 North Eighth street. His health had failed since the death of his wife two months ago. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm from the home and at two o’clock from the First Lutheran church, of which Mr. Aastad was a member. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Aastad was born in Bamle, Norway, in 1865 and when a boy came to America with his parents in 1871. The family located in this city. He attended the public schools of the city and in 1884 entered the employ of the O. Torrison Company. He continued with the firm until 1909 when he joined the Manitowoc Seed company as a salesman. Mr. Aastad continued with this company until 1936, when he retired. Mr. Aastad was a member of old Company H in the early nineties. He was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers. In 1903 he married Miss Inga J. Gilbert. She died August 18 of this year. Survivors are a son, Clifford, Green Bay; two sisters, Miss Ingeborg M. Aastad, city, Mrs. H.C. Aslakson, Valders; and a granddaughter, Joan Aastad, Green Bay. The body will be moved to the Aastad home on North Eighth street Sunday morning from the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 22, 1937 ******* [bur. 10-25-1937/age 72 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis]
MARTHA K. AASTAD From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death Thurs. morning here following an illness of several weeks, of Mrs. Martha K. Aastad. The deceased who was born 16 Oct. 1830, was a resident of our city since 1871. She is survived by her husband and 6 children. The funeral was held Sat. ******* [cause: angina pectoris]
AUGUST ABEL NAME: Abel, August Wm. F. D.: 6/28/1877 B.: REG.D.: 12/27/1877 SEX: M/W AGE AT DEATH: 12 Hrs. B.P.: D.P.: CEM: CH.: INF.&ADDRESS: Rev. A.O. Pieper, Mtwc. SPOUSE: F.: August Able M.: Maria Able CAUSE OF DEATH: Early Birth ADD INFO: PG.#: 240
AUGUST ABEL (d. 1927) August Abel Passes Away Today, Aged 75 Death came to August Abel, pioneer settler and for thirty two years an employee of the Plumb and Nelson company at his home 885? N. Ninth street early this morning ending an illness of nearly a year, the last three weeks of which had confined him to his bed. Mr. Abel’s funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home to the German Evangelical church of which he had been a member for fifty years. The Revs. Machmiller and Uetzmann will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Abel was born in Germany, June 16, 1851, being 75 at death and he came to Manitowoc in 1869?/89? and had since made his home here. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Ida and Clara and one son Oscar. Two grandchildren, a brother Capt. William Abel and two sisters, Mrs. William M??eke of Sheboygan and Mrs. Amelia Croll, this city also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 31, 1927 ******** [bur. 4-2-1927/cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Wilhelmina Abel lot]
CAROLINE ABEL Mrs. C. Abel, Resident Here For Over 70 Years Is Called Mrs. Caroline Abel, widow of the late August Abel, and a resident of Manitowoc County for over seventy years passed away early this morning at the family home, 83? North Ninth street. The deceased has been in failing health for over a year and was 73 years of age. Born in Germany, she came to America with her parents as a ? and the family located in Manitowoc, her maiden name being Caroline Klug. She was united in marriage to August Abel, 52 years ago and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Two daughters, Ida and Clara Abel, one son, Oscar, her sisters, Mrs. Johanna Bartel and Mrs. Bertha Rudolph of this city, Mrs. Augusta Bartel of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ida Gerrity, Chi? and two grandchildren survive. Burial will take place on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on North Ninth street and ? o’clock from the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Uetzman officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 24, 1928 ******* [bur. 4-26-1928/cause: heart disease/bur. on Wilhelmina Abel lot]
CLARA ABEL Miss Clara Abel, 61, of 835 North 9th Street, died Sunday morning at Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, 9th and Pine streets, with the Rev. Theo. Uetzman officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Miss Abel was born in this city on Sept. 17, 1880, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Abel, and spent her entire life in this city. Survivors are one sister, Miss Ida Abel of this city; one nephew, Edward Abel of Milwaukee; and one niece, Mrs. Marjorie Pohle, Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schiel funeral home until 10am Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until 2 o’clock when the casket will be closed. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, August 10, 1942 ******* [Miss Clara/d. 08-09-1942/age 61 yrs./cause: myocarditis bur. on Ida Gerrity lot]
IDA ABEL (d. 1939) Mrs. Ida Abel, 78, wife of Captain William Able, veteran of the Spanish-American war, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Hatfield, of Park Falls, Wis., where Mr. and Mrs. Able have been residing the past year. She had been an invalid for 15 years. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc Wednesday and funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei fuenral home. Mrs. Abel, nee Ida Johnson, was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county in 1860 and in 1880 was married to Capt. William Abel of this city. They resided at 820 North Ninth street, in 1898, when the United States declard war against Spain Capt. Abel took the Manitowoc company to the south, but illness prevented him from accompanying the command to Puerto Rico. In 1930 Capt. and mrs. Abel observed their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Hutfield,of Park Falls, Wis.; two sons, Major Walter Abel of this city, Edwin, retired United States naval officer at Nice, Lake county, California; eight grand- children and two-great-grandchildren. A son, Albert, preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 8, 1939 P.2 ******* [d. 05-08-1939/d. at Park Fall, WI/age 78 yrs./cause: chronic arthritis contributory myocarditis/bur. on William Abel lot]
WILHELMINA ABEL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1908: Death Thursday last week here of 81-year old Mrs. Wilhelmine Abel after an illness of about a month. The deceased was born in Danzig, Germany, and came to America in 1872, residing in Manitowoc since 1873. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Saturday. [cause: old age]
EDWIN H. ABENDSCHEIN Edwin H. Abendschein, 77, of 915 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 88, of Manitowoc. Mr. Abendschein was born May 18, 1894, at Neenah, son of the late Phillip and Caroline Kronberg Abendschein. He married Winifred Krainik in July of 1928 at Milwaukee. The couple located at Neenah until 1943 when they moved to Manitowoc. He had been employed as a welder at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1959. Mr. Abendschein was a veteran of World War I, serving in the Air Force. He was a charter member of the American Legion Hawley-Dieckhoff Post No. 33 of Neenah, which he helped organize. Survivors include his wife. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1971 ******* [d. 05-22-1971/age 77 yrs./husband of Winifred B. Abendschein] (b. 18 May 1894/d. May 1971/SSDI)
WINIFRED H. ABENDSCHEIN Mrs. Edwin (Winifred) Abendschein of 915 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at home. Private Christian Science services will be Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Mrs. Erwin Fanta as reader. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Abendschein, nee Winifred Krainik, was born in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Amanda Hoffman Krainik. She was reared at Manitowoc, graduating from Central High School and Whitewater State University with a B.S. degree in business education. She taught school at Cambridge, Neenah, Reedsville and Mishicot. She was married to Edwin Abendschein July 23, 1928, at Milwaukee. They located at Neenah until 1943 when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Abendschein preceded her in death May 22, 1971. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Mass., Manitowoc Women's Club and American Association of Retired People. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Iris) Nelson of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund in Mrs. Abendschein's memory has been established for Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, March 11, 1976, p. 3
WILLIAM ABITZ From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1903: Mr. M. Abitz died Fri. of old age debility in St. Mary’s Hospital. The deceased had no surviving relatives here.
DAVID ABRAMOVICH David Abramovich, age 83, 1632 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, March 18, 2010, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center Manitowoc, where he resided since January of this year. David was born on March 27, 1926, In Kewaunee, Wis. He was the son of the late Walter and Libbie Romdenne Abramovich. David was a gradute of Kewaunee High School with the class of 1944. He served with the Merchant Marines for two years and then entered the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the military, David returned to Manitowoc and was employed with Mirro Aluminum for 15 years and later Consumer Steel from where he retired in 1988. On Sept. 11, 1954, he married Dorothy Kalk in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1986. He later married Sandra Zimmer in 1990, in Manitowoc. David was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife; two daughters and sons-in-law; one stepdaughter; one stepson; three grandchildren; one step- grandaughter; brother-in-law; sister-in-law (Survivors omitted for privacy.); along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Libbie Abramovich; his first wife, the former Dorothy Kalk; three sisters: Cecelia Miller, Agnes Moreau and Joan Lipsky Pagel; two brothers: Joseph Abramovich and A. Pat Abramovich; two brothers-in-law; Bernard Miller and Julius Lipsky. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Robert Kujawski and the Rev. Stephen Melso officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Just the One Do you know how much you mean to me? I'd write a thousand poems just to show you, But all you need is just the one, you know that I love you. Do you know how many tears almost fell on to this page, At the thought of losing you and all the memories we made? I know you won't be gone forever, I know I'll see you again. And you will be happier, up there in heaven. Do I mean this much to you, too? I must, I know, I do. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 2010
CHARLES ACHENBACH Charles Achenbach, 86, of 1002 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday after- noon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Achenbach was born March 27, 1884, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Krug Achenbach. He attended the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He married Mrs. Edith Hoover April 25, 1931. He farmed on the homestead farm at Alverno until 1947 when he moved to 42nd Street and Waldo Boulevard. He lived there until retiring in 1965. Mr. Achenbach was active in the community holding office in many farm organizations. He was chairman of the Manitowoc Rapids Town Board and was active on the Manitowoc County Board. He was one of the incorporators of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and served as its first president from 1942 to 1945. He was honored as Wisconsin Master Farmer in 1930. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church until 1957, when he became a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; a step-son, a brother, Oscar Allerton, of Laguna Hills, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Edward (Ella) Meyers, of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and five sisters preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1970 ******** [d. 03-30-1970/age 86 yrs.] (b. 27 Mar 1884/d. Mar 1970/SSDI)
HENRY ACHENBACH FORMER LOCAL MAN STRICKEN AT CHICAGO Henry Achenbach Dies From Apoplexy and Body will Be Brought Here A stroke, suffered early Sunday morning in his room at a Chicago home where he had lived for a number of years, resulted in the death of Henry Achenbach, a former local man who has lived at the metropolis for the last thirty-six years. His dead body was found within a few minutes after his demise and death was attributed to cerebral hemorrhage. The body will be brought to this city tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon on the afternoon train over the Chicago and North Western and will be taken to the Vogelsang Undertaking rooms from where the services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen. Leaves Relatives Here Henry Achenbach was born at Manitowoc Rapids November 4, 1867 and was fifty- seven years old. He grew to manhood here and left for Chicago where he has been engaged in carpenter work for thirty-six years. He never married and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Achenbach of Manitowoc Rapids, two brothers, Oscar of Chicago and Charles of Manitowoc Rapids, and six sisters, Mrs. John Verby, Mrs. Otto Cullman and Mrs. Ben Krisher of Chicago, Mrs. William Spiegel of Mishicot, Mrs. Herman Wlenke of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Edward Meyers of this city. Outside of his affiliation with the carpenters local union at Chicago Mr. Achenbach was not a member of any fraternal organization. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, Januray 31, 1927 P. 2 ******* [From cem. office: this stone is on the space where the records show this burial: Henry Achenbach/bur. 02-02-1927/age 56 yrs./cause: arterio sclerosis/ bur. on Henrich Achenbach lot, even though the year of death is off on the stone, the burial permit says the date of death is Jan. 28, 1927. He died in Northfield Township, Cook Co, IL at age 56y 2m 24d.]
JACOB ACHENBACH RAPIDS PIONEER LIVED ON SAME FARM 49 YEARS Jacob Achenbach Passes Away, Age 78 After 2 Yrs. of Suffering CAME TO COUNTY IN 1860—WAS WILDERNESS Jacob Achenbach, a pioneer resident of Rapids, who came here when Manitowoc was a wilderness, died at his home on the farm where he had resided continuously for forty nine years, last night. Mr. Achenbach’s death was due to cancer from which he had suffered for two years. Mr. Achenbach was 78 years of age, having been born in Germany May 5, 1839. He came to America in 1860 and located in Manitowoc county which in that day was but little populated. Mr. Achenbach often recalled the early pioneer days and the struggles which the early settlers made. In 1868 he was married and with his wife took up his residence on the farm which has since been their home. Besides his wife, Mr. Achenbach is survived by nine children, Henry, Mrs. Louise Verby, Mrs. Cullman and Oscar of Chicago; Mrs. Krischer of Philadelphia; Mrs. Spiegel of Mishicot; Mrs. Winke and Charles of Rapids; Mrs. Meyers of Cato. The funeral will be held Friday at 12:30 from the home and at 2 from the German Lutheran church in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 14, 1917, Page 1 ********** Henry Achenbach of Chicago was here yesterday to attend the funeral of his late father, Jacob Achenbach. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 17, 1917, Page 3 ********** Jacob Achenbach, a pioneer resident of this town, passed away Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 17, 1917, Page 5 ********* [bur. 03-16-1917/cause: lupus vielgaris]
CHARLES A. ACKER Charles A. Acker, 92, who resided with a daughter, died Saturday evening, May 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Acker was born Dec. 18, 1887, at Plainwell, Mich., son of the late Andrew and Emma Hecker Acker. He married Flora E. Piehl September of 1933 at Chicago, Ill. She preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1949. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, nine grand children and 15 great grandchildren. A daughter, Arlene Berres preceded him death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o’clock ti 9 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Tue. May 27, 1980 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
BEATRICE ADAMS From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901: Following an illness of only a few days, a small child of Division St. resident Thomas Adams died Sat.
EMMA ADAMS Mrs. Alexander (Emma) Adams, 89, of 1518 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral servies will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Adams, nee Emma Kasbaum, was born May 26, 1884, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Klusmeyer Kasbaum. She was married to Alexander Adams Feb. 3, 1912, at Newtonburg. Her husband preceded her in death Apr. 8, 1946. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manitowoc Organic Club and was an honorary member of the Manitowoc Garden Club. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 29, 1973 ******** [d. 10-27-1973/age 89 yrs./widow of Alexander Adams] (b. 26 May 1884/d. Oct 1973/SSDI)
F. W. ADAMS From the Manitowoc Herald, 08 Mar. 1860: Francis W. Adams, died in Manitowoc.
GRACE A. ADAMS Mrs. Grace Amelia Holmes Adams, age 101 years, passed away Wednesday morning, November 30, 2005 at Valentine Personal Care Home. She was born March 19, 1904 at Waterbury, CT, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Enright Holmes. On April 9, 1928 she was married to Thomas J. Adams who preceded her in death in 1954. Surviving is one son Thomas E. Adams of Silver Springs, MD; a daughter Marilyn M. Wolf of Elkins; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Adams received numerous citations for service from the Mental Health Association, Hospice, United Way and was Woman of the Year for Civic Service in Ft. Pierce, FL. She was Catholic by faith. At the request of the deceased her remains will be cremated. Interment of the cremains will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI at a later date. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Grace Amelia Holmes Adams. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com." OBITUARY FROM TOMBLYN FUNERAL HOME website.
LOUIS ADAMS Louis Adams, 71, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday at Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Adams was born Aug. 25, 1900, in Poland. He married Emma Kotarek at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, Earl, of Los Angeles; his step-mother, Mrs. Paula Adamski; a step-brother, Stanley; four sisters, Stella Kay, Angeline DeBauch, Josephine Peterson and Bernice Bloom, and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 23, 1972 ********* [d. 05-20-1972 at Los Angeles CA/age 71 yrs.]
THOMAS ADAMS (d. 1940) Thomas J. Adams, 79, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.C. Dunning of 1805 Washington street, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Adams was born in England in 1860 and when a young man came to this country with his parents. The family located in Chicago where he engaged in the bakery business. In 1900 he came to Manitowoc and opened a bakery and furniture business on Washington street. Forty- five years ago he completed a course in mechanotherapy and in 1916 returned to Sheboygan to establish a practice. He continued there until 1934 when he retired and came here to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dunning. Survivors are the widow, Mary Spencer Adams, four daughters, Mrs. Dunning, Mrs. Joseph Monka, Mrs. William Boeder, Mrs. C.O. Lewis, all of this city; three sons, Alexander and Samuel of this city, Thomas J. of Springfield, Mass.; 12 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Three step-children by a former marriage also survive. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday evening at 7 o'clock until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 27, 1940 P. 4 ********** Thomas J. Adams, 79, died last Saturday morning at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunning, 1808 Washington street, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Evergreen. Survivors are the widow, four daughters, three sons, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 3, 1940 P. 3 ******* [d. 04-27-1940/age 79 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
RALPH ADE Ralph H. Ade, 72, of Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans, died Tuesday evening as the result of a fire. Mr. Ade was born June 30, 1899, in Illinois. He married Julie Ann Rhodes, nee Julie Ann Seitz, in 1924 at Chicago. She preceded him in death in 1942. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1972 ******** [d. 04-04-1972 at Maribel WI/age 72 yrs.] (b. 30 Jun 1899/d. Apr 1972/SSDI)
LINDA S. ADLER DEATH CLAIMS BRIDE OF LESS THAN A YEAR Mrs. Joseph Adler; Dies Before Honeymoon is Over. Death claimed Mrs. Joseph Adler, a bride of only a few months at the family home 1918 South Seventeenth? Street yesterday afternoon, (think it says) pneumonia being the cause of her demise. The funeral will be held ? …Lutheran church. Mrs. Adler, nee (rest is illegible, maybe library microfilm is better) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 13, 1917, Page 8 (the copy is extremely light, read what I could) ********* The funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Adler, nee Linda Stockmeyer, was held yesterday from the late home to the Lutheran church and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Mrs. Adler was a bride of six months and her death was sad. The casket was crowned with a wealth of flowers, testifying to the love of friends. Burial was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 17, 1917, Page 1 ********* Mrs. August Coeke of Greenwood; Mrs. Wm. Dehne of Colby, Wis., and Henry Wicke, Kaukauna have returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral here yesterday of the late Mrs. Jos. Adler. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 17, 1917, Page 3 ******** [bur. 02-16-1917/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on August F Stockmeier lot]
GEORGE C. ADLER George C. Adler, 70, of 3602 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at his family residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Adler was born Oct. 25, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph and Augusta Kubish Adler. He was groduated from East High School, Manitowoc, and was married to Arline Nelson July 24, 1920, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 15, 1966. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for 42 years and retired March 4, 1964, as a maintenance leader. Mr. Adler was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443. Survivors include two daughters; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Jung, of Chandler, Ariz.; and two grandsons. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - September 18, 1969
NICKOLAS ADRAKTIS Nicholas Adraktis, 73, of 935 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Andrew Daregas of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Adraktis was born March 23, 1899, at Greece, son of the late Anthanasios and Carry Tsopels Adraktis. As a young man he came to the United States and resided at Manitowoc. He married Emerald Andrews Feb. 25, 1926, at Chicago. The couple resided in Manitowoc. He was a retired part owner of the Commerce and Wood Block buildings. He was a member of Ahepan Society. Survivors include his wife, three sisters, Mrs. John Georgis and Mrs. John Kost, of Chicago and Mrs. Fote Milomas, of Greece and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday where the Ahepan Society will conduct services at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Spyridon Church, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 20, 1972 ******** [Nicholas A./d. 04-19-1972 at Green Bay WI/age 73 yrs.] (Nicolas Adraktis/b. 23 Mar. 1897/d. Apr. 1972/SSDI)
EMILIE AFFELD From Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1901: Death Sun. following a 5-yr. illness with cancer, of Mrs. Amalie Ahlfeld (sic), wife of August Ahlfeld here. The deceased, who was born 06 Apr. 1863, is survived by her husband, her sorrowing parents and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tues. ******* [cause: cancer of the uterus]
HARRY H. AHRENS Harrison Ahrens, Son of August Ahrens, Dies at Camp Custer Today— Was 28 Years Old Messages received in the city this afternoon brought news of the death of another Manitowoc county boy for his country and the service star in the flag at the home of August Ahrens, on route No. 6, this city, has been turned to gold. Harrison Ahrens, 28, died at Camp Custer, Michigan at noon today, following an attack of illness which he suffered recently and which summoned his father to Camp Custer yesterday. The boy’s death is believed to have been due to pneumonia. The body will be brought to this city for burial, accompanied by the father, who reached Camp Custer this morning and who sent the message of the death of his son to Rev. Schellhase to break the news to the bereaved mother. Harrison Ahrens, hero, though he never faced the German guns, left here on April 27 with a contingent from the First district. He is survived by his parents and sisters and brothers, one of the latter being in the naval service. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the German M.E. church, Rev. Schellhase officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 23, 1918 ******** [Harrison (Harry) Ahrens/bur. 08-25-1918/age 29 yrs/cause: tuberculosis/bur. on August F Ahrens lot]
ELIZABETH MARY ALBEE On the 9th day of January, 1872, in the town of Rockland, County of Manitowoc Wis., Elizabeth Mary, wife of James Albee, at the age of 61 years, nine months, 28 days. These few words announce the death of one of the most esteemed women in this county. Quiet and unassuming in her manner, clear and sincere in her christian profession, during her long residence in this city and county, she was ever found a loving and faithful wife, mother and friend. We sympathize with her family and many friends in this their hour of affliction. Her end on earth is but the beginning of life. The funeral service is to take place at the Presbyterian Church, in this city, on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 39, January 11, 1872, Page 4 Column 6
GEORGE H. ALBEE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1908: Death Wednesday last week at his residence in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, of George Alber(sic), traveling representative for the Plumb Nelson Co. here, and a former resident of our city. The body was brought here for burial. ******** ALBEE FUNERAL Friday Ptomaine Poisoning Cause of Death of Well Known Salesman Funeral services for the late George Albee, whose body was brought here from Grand Rapids, Wis., at noon today, will be held from the Rand home, N. 8th street at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Johnson officiating. Mr. Albee's death was due to Ptomaine poisoning, and occurred in his home at Grand Rapids. Mr. Albee had partaken of partridge at Rib Lake and upon arrival home was seized with illness. He was resting upon a couch when the fatal attack occurred and died before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Albee had a wide acquaintance and many friends in the city to whom his death is a shock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, November 19, 1908 P.6 [bur. 11-20-1908/cause: ptornain]
DOROTHY L. ALBERTS Mrs. Irwin Alberts, 73, of 815 Revere Dr., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Lutze will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Alberts, nee Dorothy Tegge, was born Nov. 6, 1898, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Sophia Mahnke Tegge. She attended St. John Lutheran Day School and was a graduate of Two Rivers High School with the Class of 1917. She taught Sunday School at Two Rivers for many years. She was married to Irwin Alberts Nov. 24, 1931, at Rockford, Ill. The couple resided in Green Bay and Two Rivers before coming to Manitowoc in 1935. Mrs. Alberts was a member of Ladies Aid of which she served as president, vice-president and treasurer, the Lutheran Layman League of which she served as secretary and was a sponsor of the Lutheran Hour. She was a past member and treasurer of the Band Mothers. During World War II she was active in obtaining block leaders for the Red Cross Drive. Mrs. Alberts was also a den mother for the Cub Scouts. Prior to her marriage she had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. offices at Manitowoc and Two Rivers. She kept books and clerked at Rummele's Jewelry Store. Later she was employed by the Chicago North Western Railroad and worked in Green Bay and Two Rivers for many years. Survivors include her husband, a son, a sister, Mrs. Erwin (Evelyn) Sampe, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren of Manassas, Va. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Hour or the church organ fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 8, 1971
ARNOLD H. ALBRECHT Arnold H. Albrecht, 58, of 1411 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Albrecht was born Aug. 4, 1914, at Wausau, son of Mrs. Mathilda Nickels Albrecht and the late Arthur Albrecht. He married Elizabeth Drumm Sept. 5, 1936, at Manitowoc. He was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert, of Madison; his mother, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht Sr., of Manitowoc; four brothers, Leslie, Clarence and Arthur, of Manitowoc and Vernon, of Milwaukee; and a sister Mrs. Daniel Krumel, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 o’clock this Friday evening until noon Saturday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, December 8, 1972 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 12-07-1972/age 58 yrs.] (b. 1 Aug 1914/d. Dec 1972 SSDI)
ARTHUR F. ALBRECHT Arthur F. Albrecht, 75, of 1411 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday night at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiated and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Albrecht was born Sept. 30, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late Conrad and Ernestine Plantico Albrecht. He married Mathilda Nickels May 18, 1912, and the couple resided at Manitowoc. He had been employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. until retiring in 1947 and had been a member of Mirro Twenty-five Year Club. Surviving are his wife, five sons, Arnold, Leslie, Clarence and Arthur, of Manitowoc and Vernon, of Milwaukee, a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Krumel, of Manitowoc, a brother, Emil, of Waukesha, a half-brother, David Schurr, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Torrison, of Waukesha and Mrs. Elsie Lutz, of Milwaukee, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a. m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, February 29, 1964 *********** Funeral services for Arthur F. Albrecht, 75, of 1411 Madison St., Manitowoc, who died Friday, were at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, March 2, 1964 (both obits sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********** [d. 2-28-1964/age 75 yrs]
ARTHUR W. ALBRECHT Arthur W. Albrecht, age 82, of 1216 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday evening, Feb. 1, 2004 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. David Rosenow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Arthur was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Manitowoc, the son of the late Arthur F. and Mathilda Nickels Albrecht. Arthur graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. He then continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he also played football. In 1942, Arthur was signed by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Coach, Curly Lambeau, to play with the Green Bay Packers. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cardinals and Boston Yankees during a four-year professional football career. In 1944, Arthur entered the United States Navy serving overseas in Japan during World War II on the USS Wasp. After being honorably discharged he returned to Manitowoc where he became employed with the City of Manitowoc Fire Department. In 1954, he was appointed driver and was promoted to lieutenant in 1959. In 1967, Arthur was promoted to captain and in 1979 to battalion chief. After 39 years with the fire department he retired in 1985. On Aug. 5, 1948, he married Ruth Schmitt at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. Arthur was a life long member of the First German Ev. Lutheran Church, he also belonged to the Disabled American Veterans and in 1990 he was inducted into the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 55 years; one son; one daughter and son-in-law; two grandchildren; one brother; three sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Arthur was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside funeral Home and Cremation Center on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and then on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at First German Ev. Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. The family requests memorials to be directed to First German Ev. Lutheran Church, National Kidney Foundation or Lincoln Park Zoo. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, February 3, 2004 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CAROLINE ALBRECHT From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1880: Death of Mrs. Carolina Albrecht on Sun., 14 Nov. She was born 21 June 1797. She was the mother of Mrs. A. Wittenberg, A. Kahlenberg, and Miss Emilie Albrecht. The burial will take place this afternoon at 2:30pm.
CATHERINE ALBRECHT From Der Nord Westen, 29 Jan. 1903: Death Thurs. last week, at the advanced age of 88, of Mrs. H.C. Albright of old age debility. The deceased, who was counted among the eldest residents of our city, leaves her sorrowing husband and a daughter. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
CERIAL ALBRECHT From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death Sunday morning of a 1-week old child of North 9th Street resident Adolph Albrecht. ******** [Burial register has Cerial (or Ceriul?) Albrecht, female, age 7d, born in city, cause of death: iananition]
CLARENCE E. ALBRECHT Clarence E. Albrecht, 71, of 1424 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, May 30, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, 1991, at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Amvets Post No. 99. He was born July 29, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur F. and Mathilda F. Nickels Albrecht. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and was a 1937 graduate of Lincoln High School. He started with the Billy Schultz Circus Troope at Manitowoc and later Ringling Brothers and Cole Circus. As a member of the”Gaucho’s” Act, their “Five High” sommersault act is recorded in the Guniness Book of World Records. He married Virginia A. Grall, November 1, 1947, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed as a Plumber and Steamfitter with Local No. 298 for over 35 years, retiring in 1982. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Albrecht was a member of Amvets Post 99 and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Clarence enjoyed fishing and his fishing friends. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two brothers and a sister-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arnold, Robert and Leslie and a sister, Florence Krumel. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and on Monday until the time of services. Amvets Post No. 99 members will gather at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, May 31, 1991 ************* Clarence E. Albrecht Funeral services for Clarence E. Albrecht, 71, of 1424 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday afternoon, May 30, 1991, at S. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, 1991, at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Amvets Post No. 99. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Sunday and on Monday until the time of services. Amvets Post No. 99 members will gather at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday, June 2, 1991 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [husband of Virginia Albrecht/bur. on Vernon Albrecht lot]
CONRAD ALBRECHT PIONEER DIES WHILE ON VISIT AT WAUKESHA A resident of Manitowoc county for over fifty years, Conrad Albrecht, age 84 years, who served in the German army during the Franco-Prussian war and who came to America shortly after, passed away Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs, Benjamin Torrison, at Waukesha, Wis., where he with his wife, had gone for a visit a few weeks ago. The remains will be brought to Manitowoc tomorrow, and taken to the home of his son, Arthur Albrecht, 1411 Madison street, from where the funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon. The deceased after locating in Wisconsin, engaged in farming, operating for years a farm near Two Rivers and he continued to reside there, in his declining years, the old homestead being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lutz, the latter a daughter. Together with his wife he left a short time ago to spend some time with his daughter and two sons at Waukesha and there was stricken and passed away Saturday evening. Besides the widow, four sons, Herman of Shoto, Emil and Conrad Jr., of Waukesha, Arthur of this city and one stepson, David Schurr Two Rivers, two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Torrison, Waukesha and Mrs. Emil Lutz on the old homestead, and eighteen grandchildren survive. One brother, Herman, residing in Germany, also survives. Burial will take place on Wednesday afternoon from the Albrecht home on Madison street at 1:30 and at two o’clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 16, 1928 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [cause: erysipelas-kidney involment/died at Waukesha, WI/bur. on Arthur Albrecht lot]
ELIZABETH M. ALBRECHT Elizabeth M. Albrecht, age 85, died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at St. Mary’s Care Center, Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, Wis. Elizabeth had been a life long resident of Manitowoc, Wis., until she suffered a stroke in 1991. At that time she moved to Madison, Wis., to live with her son, Robert Albrecht and Barbara Born. A service of comfort will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday July 5, 2001, at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Bette was born on Sept. 11, 1915, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Schmidt Drumm. She attended local public school graduating from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1933. She was active in the Home Economics Club and the Health Club at Lincoln. Prior to her marriage, she wss employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. On Sept. 5, 1936, the Rev. Koeninger married her to Arnold H. Albrecht at the parsonage of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Arnold preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1972 in Manitowoc. Until the end of World War II, she assisted her parents in running a room and board home for young women employed by local factories engaged in the war effort. After the war, she was employed by the National Tinsel Company and then by the Schmidtmann Paper Company, Manitowoc, until she retired in 1980. In 1991, Bette suffered a stroke which left her partially paralyzed. As a result, she relocated to live with her son in Madison, Wis. There she was involved initially in attending the Meriter Adult Day Care program and later the St. Mary’s Adult Day Care program. Her friends in Madison came to learn of her life long interest in cooking and baking German foods as well as collecting recipes. She enjoyed interacting with the participants at the day care programs, helping with the cooking and baking, all the other activities and the generous staff of both programs. She always enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities to return to Manitowoc. Bette has a variety and number of interests including ice skating, dancing, playing sheepshead, cooking, baking, knitting, needlepoint work, the family get together at Christmas time, visiting, and shopping with her friends and relatives. Survivors include her son, a brother-in-law’s wife, a brother-in-law and his wife, a brother-in-law. Nieces and nephews, cousins and friends further survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and their spouses; Charles and Emma Drumm, Roland and Anne Drumm, Delmer and Isabel Drumm; two brothers-in-law, Leslie Albrecht, Clarence and his wife Virginia Albrecht; sister- in-law and her spouse Daniel and Florence Krumel. A special thank you is extended to the Dr., to the staff of the adult day care programs and St. Mary‘s Care Center for their interest in and care for Bette. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home on Thursday, July 5, 2001 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 3, 2001 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ERNESTINE (PLANTICO) ALBRECHT Mrs. Conrad Albrecht, 82, of route 2, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Albrecht, nee Ernestine Plantico, was born in Germany in 1861 and accompanied her parent to this country at the age of 18 years. Fifty-seven years ago she was married to Mr. Albrecht and they located on a farm near the city. Mr. Albrecht died 16 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ben Torrison of Waukesha, Mrs. Emil Lutz, of this city; five sons, Herman of Two Rivers, Arthur of this city, Emil and Conrad Jr., of Waukesha, and David Schurr of the town of Manitowoc; brother, Herman, of Niagara, N. D., 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Saturday evening until Monday at 11 a.m. when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, May 26, 1944 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [cause: enypema of gall bladder/widow of Conrad Albrecht]
GEORGE ALBRECHT, JR. From the Manitowoc Pilot, January 18, 1894 George Albrecht of Escanaba died on Saturday last of pneumonia. He had an attack of the grippe some weeks before which ended in the disease that caused his death. He was about 35 years old and leaves a wife and five children. He was the son of Captain Albrecht of this city. He was born in Manitowoc and was gifted with the strength and courage which were deemed extraordinary. For a time he followed the lakes and became a captain. He quit this life and settled in Escanaba where he had quite a lucrative business. He was a warm hearted, generous fellow, always ready to take the side of the weak, and never inclined to go back on a friend. His body was brought to this city for interment on Tuesday. The funeral was under the management of the A.O.U.W. of which organization the deceased was a member. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death on Sun. in Escanaba, Michigan, of George Albright, son of Capt. Albright. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery.
H.C. ALBRECHT From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906: Captain H.S. Albrecht, well-known resident of our city, died Friday after a long illness. The deceased was born 30 September 1825 in Jutland, went to sea when he was only 10 and followed the seaman's life until overtaken by old age debility in 1896 when he retired. He became a resident of Manitowoc in 1854. He is survived by one daughter. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
ROBERT ALBRECHT Albrecht Home Saddened by Death Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Albrecht, 1411 Madison street, are mourning the death of their son, Robert, age eight months, the little one passing away at home last night after a short illness. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home with services at 2 o’clock, Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating. Surviving are the parents, one sister Florence, and four brothers, Arnold, Leslie, Clarence and Arthur Jr. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, December 18, 1926 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
VERNON R. ALBRECHT Vernon R. "Tony" Albrecht, age 78, of 806B N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis. A service of comfort will be held for his family at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery with military graveside services accorded by Amvets Post 99 of Manitowoc. Tony was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Mathilda Nickels Albrecht. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and was a graduate of First German Evangelical Lutheran School in 1942 and was a 1946 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Tony served in the United States Navy from Nov. 21, 1950, until Sept. 20, 1954. He worked for the American Motors Company until their closure and then worked at the Wood Veteran's Hospital in Milwaukee until his retirement. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, five nephews, and three nieces. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by five brothers: Clarence, Arnold, Robert, Leslie, Arthur; and one sister: Florence Krumel. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 27, 2006
VIRGINIA A. ALBRECHT Mrs. Virginia A. Albrecht, age 70, of 142 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, December 4, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 1992, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. David Ruby will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born March 14, 1922, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Grall. She was employed for 20 years at Zimmermann’s Ready-to-Wear as assistant manager, and then for 14 years as bookkeeper for Martin’s Beauty Salons. She married Clarence E. Albrecht on November 1, 1947, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Clarence preceded her in death on May 30, 1991. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, The Christian Women of the Church, R.S.V.P. at the Manitowoc Senior Center and a 25 year member of the “Senior Needlers”. Virginia enjoyed knitting, crocheting and her friends. Survivors include a brother an sister-in-law, three sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Ninth St., Chapel after 1 p.m. on Monday, until we leave for the church at 2:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday, December 6, 1992 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [bur. on Vernon Albrecht lot]
JOHN ALBRIGHT From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Death of John Albrecht in Milwaukee following a tumor operation. He was a former resident here but lived the last several years in Kaukauna. His casket was brought here Tues. and buried in the city cemetery. ************ [bur. 02-23-1901/cause: meningitis]
HENRY A. ALDRICH From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902 Following a long illness with cancer Mr. H.A. Aldrich from here died Sun. in a Green Bay hospital. Aldrich, who lived on Two Rivers Road, was a veteran of the Civil War and is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. His body was brought here and committed to his last rest yesterday afternoon under the leadership of the local Post of the G.A.R.
MARY L. ALDRICH From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1900: Death Wed. last week of Mrs. William Aldrich following a short illness with cholera. The deceased is survived by her husband, who is severely afflicted with cancer, as well as 4 children. She was 57 years of age and her funeral was held on Sat.