WILHELMY ALBRECHT AGED RESIDENT OF CITY CALLED TO FINAL REST Death claimed one of Manitowoc's oldest residents yesterday when Mrs. Wilhelmy Albrecht died at her home at 1415 Madison Street. The deceased was born in Germany eighty-one years ago and came to this county with her parents settling on a farm near Branch. She was married to William Albrecht about fifty-four years ago, who has been dead for the past forty years. She is survived by five children, three sons Henry, Fred of this city and William of Tomahawk, Mrs. George Brown of Milwaukee and Mrs. Henry Jeanette of Tomahawk. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at eight o'clock from the Urbanek and Wattawa parlors and the body will then be shipped to Branch for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1923 P. 1 GOTTFRIED ALTERGOTT (d. 1943) Gottfried Altergott, 71, Branch farmer, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. He had been ill only a week. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Leschke funeral home and two o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the Branch cemetery. Mr. Altergott was born in Russia in 1872 and in 1899 married Miss Elizabeth Eurich. They came to America in 1907 and lived in Wyoming, Chicago and Sheboygan until 1914 when they came to Manitowoc. In 1933 they moved to a farm near Branch. Survivors are the widow; two sons, Godfrey, of Branch, Henry of Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Hokenson, of Branch and Mrs. Ottmar Schadewald, of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Adam Kaufman, Mrs. Henry Ashenbrenner, Mrs. Casper Seibel, of this city; Mrs. Edward Seibel of Newton; two brothers, Alex, of this city, Henry, of Chicago; and 12 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday at 3 p.m. until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 18, 1943 P. 2
BARBARA BENISHEK MRS. BENISHEK DEATH SUNDAY Widow of Only a Few Weeks Was 81 Years Old ((Photo with obit) Mrs. Barbara Benishek, 81, widow of the late James Benishek, who died August 10, died Sunday at the family homestead near Branch. She had been in failing health ever since the passing of Mr. Benishek. Funeral services for the deceased will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in the Branch cemetery. Born Barbara Halama in Bohemia in 1851, the deceased spent her early life there and came to America in 1878, locating at Branch. There she was married the next year to James Benishek. Except for a ten year span when they resided in Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Benishek lived on the farm near Branch, retiring a few years ago to make their home in the village. On July 6 the couple observed their 54th wedding anniversary. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hall, Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Louis Kukral, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Charles Brunig, Branch, Mrs. Edward Hessel, Francis Creek, one son, James Benishek Jr. now residing on the homestead where Mrs. Benishek died, two brothers, Wenzel and Frank of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Voboril Sr. city. There are also a large number of grandchildren. Remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 5, 1933 P.2
VACLAV BENISHEK JAS. BENISHEK OF BRANCH IS DEAD, 81 YEARS Funeral Services For Veteran of County Will Be Held On Saturday James Benishek Sr., prominent Branch farmer, who in spite of his 81 years was active up until a brief illness a short time ago, died Wednesday at the home. Mr. Benishek, widely known because of his large apiary where he worked daily with his many hives of bees, was born in 1852 in Tabor, Bohemia. He came to Manitowoc county in 1871 at the age of 19 and had lived since 1920 at Branch. He is survived by Mrs. Benishek. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversay July 6. Mrs. Benishek was Barbara Halama before her marriage. Mr. Benishek, who will probably be given Odd Fellow services at the time of his funeral, was a member of Chickerming lodge here for almost 50 years. He is survived by seven children and 30 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Joe Hall, Rte. 2, Manitowoc; Mrs. Louis Kukral, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Charles Brunig, Branch, Mrs. August Mueller and Mrs. Charles Bolle, Rte. 5, Manitowoc; Mrs. Edward Hessel, Francis Creek; and James Benishek Jr., Branch. A brother Frank lives at Manitowoc Rapids and there are three sisters, Mrs. Frank ?????chek, Manistee, Mich.; Mrs. Louis Shimek, Rte. 5, Manitowoc; and Mrs. Joe Simandl, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1933 P. 2
HEINRICH W. BREYER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900: Death Sun. at his residence near Branch, of Henry Breyer at age 84 of old age debility. His funeral was conducted yesterday.
SOPHIA BREYER Name: Brier, Sophia D.: 5/11/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 sex: f/w Age at death: 63 yrs. 3 mo. 9 da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper Mtwc. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 239
AUGUST BRUNIG From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889: Death on Wed. of last week in Branch of August Brunig as a result of cancer in the head. Sometime ago Mr. Brunig was lightly wounded by a piece of wood in the face. A few days later he was working on his threshing machine and, best as one can tell, poisonous spores got into the wound. The resulting infection was operated on twice, but the patient was finally struck down. The 50 yr. old man was buried Fri.
CHARLES BRUNIG Charles Brunig, 63, of Branch, a town and school district officer in Manitowoc Rapids for many years, died Sunday night at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen cemetery. He was born on a farm near Branch in 1882 and in 1906 married Miss Sophia Benishek. He operated a farm since that time. Mr. Brunig served 24 years on the Branch school board and was a town treasurer and supervisor of Manitowoc Rapids for several terms. Survivors are his wife; son, Donald on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. Roman Grall of Whitelaw, Mrs. Stephen Swetlik of route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Yohanek of route 2, Cato; brother, William of Mishicot; sister, Mrs. Louis Reus of Chicago; and eight grandchildren. The body may be viewed aftr 7 p.m. tonight until the hour of the services Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Janury 21, 1946 P. 2
ANNA CARBON Mrs. Joseph Carbon, 82, nee Anna Peroutka, died Monday afternoon at the home near Branch, following a short illness. She was born in Bohemia in 1863 and when a child accompanied her parents to this county. In 1883 she was married to Joseph Carbon in this city, where the couple resided for six years and then moved to Branch where Mr. Carbon operated a blacksmith shop until his death 11 years ago. Survivors are six sons, Joseph, Jr., William and John of Branch, Edward and Clarence of this city, George of West Bend; six daughters, Elizabeth of Branch, Mrs. Thomas Kodelka of Cato, Mrs. Mary Tventen, Mrs. Charles Cizek, Mrs. Ray Napieczinski of this city, Mrs. Edward Schroeder of Appleton; brother, Joseph of this city; 34 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with interment in the Branch Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed after Wednesday noon at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Tuesday, July 31, 1945 P.2
ELIZABETH K. CARBON Miss Elizabeth K. Carbon, 90, of Branch, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate with burial in Branch Evergreen Cemetery, Branch. Miss Carbon was born Dec. 3, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Peroutka Carbon. She was reared and attended schools at Branch and was a Branch resident most of her life. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and John, of Branch; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Tveten, Mrs Julia Cizek and Mrs. Blanche Nelson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonore Schroder (sic), of Appleton and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 30, 1976 P.3
JOSEPH CARBON (d. 1934) OLDEST ACTIVE BLACKSMITH IN AREA IS DEAD Joseph Carbon, 72, of Branch Dies At His Home Today; Burial On Friday Joseph Carbon, 72, the oldest active blacksmith in the county, died suddenly at his home in Branch at 6 o'clock this morning following a heart attack. The deceased had operated a blacksmith shop in Branch for the last 46 years and had been actively engaged in the blacksmith business for the past 58 years. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Menke officiating. Burial will be made in the Branch cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home from Thursday at 1 p.m. to the time of the funeral. The deceased was born October 25, 1861 in Bohemia. At the age of 4 years he came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carbon, and settled with them on a farm in the Town of Kossuth. At the age of 15 he entered the employe of Bernard Kitzerow and spent three years as an apprentice blacksmith with him in his shop on Washington street. The next nine years he worked with Alex Rank in a Manitowoc shop. Following that, 46 years ago, he opened a shop in Branch and has operated it ever since. On January 28, 1883 he was married to Anna Peroutka, who survives him. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year. Besides his widow the deceased is survived by six sons, Joseph at home, George of West Bend, Wis., William and John of Branch, and Clarence and Edward of Manitowoc; six daughters, Elizabeth at home, Mrs. E. Schroder of Appleton, Mrs. Thomas Koudetka, of Reedsville, and Mrs. Morton Tveten, Mrs. Charles Cizek, and Mrs. Ray Napiezinski of Manitowoc; a brother, Peter of Kossuth; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Vrany of Branch and Mrs. George Sperl of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 21, 1934 P.2
JOSEPH CARBON, JR. (d. 1953) Inquest Ordered in Highway Death of Driver From Branch Joseph Carbon Jr., 29, Dies Following Crash MANITOWOC-An inquest was ordered Monday into a Highway 141 traffic accident Saturday night which took the life of Joseph Carbon Jr., 29, (photo) of Branch. Carbon died of a compound skull fracture at 5:20 a.m. Sunday in the Holy Family Hospital. It was the 14th traffic death in Manitowoc County this year. He was fatally injured at 9:50 p.m. Saturday when his care sideswiped with a truck driven by (private), 25, of 1534 S. 37th St., Manitowoc. Also injured in the cars was Carbon's passenger, Mrs. (private), 28, of 2204 S. 10th St. She was treated at the Holy Family Hospital for minor facial cuts and brusies and released. Inquest Date Not Set Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said Monday he would hold an inquest into the fatal accident, but had not yet set a date. According to county traffic police, Carbon and Mrs. Skarvan were going to Newton for a visit. They were driving south during a heavy rain when Carbon's car collided with the north-bound truck about a half-mile south of the Y. Conflicting stories of the accident were given to police, who said Steinberg claimed Carbon's auto was in the wrong lane, but that Mrs. Skarvan said the truck driver was at fault. Steinberg, who police said had been drinking, was held in the county jail Saturday night and released Sunday morning on orders of Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Garrow, according to Sheriff Lester Nichols. Funeral Services Wednesday will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Reformed Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. A.C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Branch. He was born in Branch in 1924, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carbon Jr. He attended Branch schools, and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1941. He assisted his father in the latter's blacksmith shop at Branch and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving until 1946. He was wounded in action aboard a cruiser at Iwo Jima, in the south Pacific and received the Purple Heart and a special citation from the Navy. He attained the rank of seaman first class. Was Union Secretary Recently Carbon was employed as a fabricator at the Manitowoc Equipment Works and was secretary of the AFL union at the plant. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carbon of Branch; two sisters, (private). He was also a member of the Oas Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, whose members will accord him military rites at the graveside Wednesday. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Tuesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 7, 1953 P.1
WILLIAM CARBON William Carbon, 71, of Branch, died Wednesday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Branch. Mr. Carbon was born July 4, 1901, at Branch, son of the late Joseph and Anna Peroutka Carbon. He was a World War II veteran. He was employed at Manitowoc County Highway Dept. until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and John of Branch, five sisters, Miss Elizabeth Carbon, of Branch, Mrs. Mary Tveten, Mrs. Julia Cizek and Mrs. Floyd Nelson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lenor Schroeder, of Appleton. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday until the time of service Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1972
KATHARINA CHENOHA Name: Chenoha, Katharina D.: 2/13/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 7/29/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 38 Yrs. B.P.: Gros-Feithof (Ferthof?) Bohemia D.P.: Branch Cem.: Branch Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Noever, Mtwc. Rpds. Spouse: Simon Chenoha F.: Mathias Mlaida M.: Katharina Mlaida Cause of Death: consumption Pg. #: 258
SOPHIA CONNORS Mrs. Sophia Connors, 70, of 854 North 13th street, died early today at the home. She had been ill since November. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Vogelsang funeral home and at two o'clock from the First Reformed church. Burial will be in the Branch cemetery. Mrs. Connors, nee Sophia Kiel, was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1869 and in 1897 was married to Michael Connors. Mr. Connors died in 1916. Survivors are a son, Raymond, city; and a brother, Henry Kiel, city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon on. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 25, 1939 P. 4
FRIEDRICH DALLWIG From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: Death of Frederich Dallwig on Mon. in Branch, one of the oldest settlers of our county. Some years ago Mr. Dallwig suffered a stroke from which he apparently recovered, but he was stricken with another stroke on Fri. that brought his death on Mon. The 77 yr. old gentleman had a wide circle of warm friends who always enjoyed listening to his tales about the pioneer days. He is survived by his widow and a grown son.
MARY DICKERT Mrs. Mary Dickert, 81, Pioneer of County, Dies At Home of Daughter Mrs. Mary Dicert, 81, widow of the late Henry Dickert, and a pioneer of Manitowoc county passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Schadeberg, 1302 Green street, with whom she made her home. Coming here from Bohemia in early childhood with her parents, the deeased, except for a four year period when she, with her husband located in Brown county, has always made this county her home. Her maiden name was Mary Novotny. She married Henry Dickert in 1867 first being located in Kossuth and after returning from Glenmore, Brown county, locating on a farm in the town of Franklin. Mr. Dickert passed away 33 years ago. Six daughters, Mrs. Frank Schadeberg, Mrs. George Holtz and Clara, all of this city; Mrs. Mary Stracke, and Elizabeth of Racine; Mrs. Helen Franz of Franklin and one son, Emil of this city survive. A sister, Mrs. Lawrence Weix of Antigo, three brothers, Louis Novotny of Antigo, James of Union Center, Wis., and John of Plainfield, Wis., four grand- children and one great grandchild also survive. Burial will take place Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Schadeberg home, and at 2 o'clock from the German Reform church, with interment in the Branch cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 18, 1928 P. 2
FRED ELLERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897: Death Thurs. last week of Friedrich Ellermann who lived near Branch. Two days before his death, as he was returning home from Manitowoc, he was thrown from his wagon and injured his back. Mr. Ellermann, who was 45, leaves a widow and 10 children, of whom the youngest is 2 yrs. old. The burial took place Saturday.
CHARLES FREIDENBERGER Charles Freidenberger St., 85, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Sunday evening at Park Lawn Home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Branch Cemetery, Branch. Mr. Freidenberger was born Oct. 9, 1887, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Anna Mahoulik Freidenberger. He married Flora Mayer April 14, 1914 at Manitowoc. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of various farm organizations and a lifelong member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ. His wife precede him in death Aug. 7, 1967. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may all at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and at the church from noon to the time of service Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Mantiowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973
FLORA FREIDENBERGER Mrs. Charles Freidenberger, 76, of 1302 Wisconsin Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery at Branch. The former Flora Mayer was born Oct. 21, 1890, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late John and Johanna Buerstatte Mayer. On April 14, 1914, she was married to Charles Freidenberger at Manitowoc. The couple farmed at Rt. 1, Whitelaw, until retirement 18 years ago and then moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Freidenberger was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and a Sunday school teacher at the former Reformed Church at Branch. Surviving are her husband; one son, Charles, of Whitelaw; a daughter, Mrs. Florence Hallwachs, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Pitsch, Mrs. Selma Zastow, Miss Johanna Mayer and Mrs. Eleanore Pautz, all of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 7, 1967 P. 5
HARLEY HALLWACHS Harley F. Hallwachs, 53, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, took his life Wednesday afternoon at the farm home in the Town of Newton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Crusisus will officiate and burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Hallwachs was born Jan. 14, 1909, at Sheboygan, son of the late Robert Hallwachs and Mary Prigge Hallwachs. He married Florence Friedenberger Nov. 22, 1939, at Manitowoc, and the couple farmed in the Town of Newton. For years Hallwachs was known as a wrestler of considerable ability and had pitted his skill against some of the better contenders in the United States in matches at the New Opera House, Manitowoc. He had served the Newton school board, was a member of Newton Volunteer Fire Dept. and had been a member of Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); his mother, Mrs. Mary Hallwachs of Manitowoc; two brothers, Edgar and Gordon of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Treder of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edna Krause of Sheboygan. 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 time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1962 P. 14
FAY JEFFERSON Faye Jefferson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Jefferson of Branch, died at birth last night at the Holy Family hospital. Private funeral services were held today at the Pfeffer funeral home with burial in the Branch cemetery. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1950 P. 2
ADOLPH KADERABEK From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: Report from Milwaukee concerning the death there last week of Adolph Kaderabeck of Branch following a boxing or sparring match and its investigation by the police. The body was shipped to his home for burial.
KLARA KADERABEK From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Death in Branch on Sun. of a 4-yr. old daughter of A. Kaderabik after a long illness. The funeral was conducted Tues.
ELLA KARBON Mrs. Ella Karbon, 75, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Thursday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Karbon, nee Ella Wachholz, was born Oct. 26, 1894, in Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Clara Steinbrecker Wachholz. She was married to Joseph Karbon Jan. 31, 1912, at Branch. They operated a tavern at Four Corners for five years and then a cheese factory until 1925. Then they operated a farm until he retired in 1958, later moving to Branch. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1960. Survivors include five sons, Elmer, Chester and Roland of Manitowoc, Lloyd of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Melvin of Reedsville; two daughrers, Mrs. Leonard (Mable) Gadzinski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry (Louella) Barbieur Jr. of Janesville; a brother, Edwin, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Anton Pech, of Green Bay; 26 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 o'clock this Friday afternoon until noon Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1970
JOSEPH KARBON Joseph Karbon, 74, of Branch, died Monday noon at home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Branch. Mr. Karbon was born April 28, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Herdina Karbon. He was a cheesemaker in Manitowoc County for 15 years, early in his working life. He then moved to Manitowoc where he was employed by Lakeside Packing Co. for 25 years. The 12 years following he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. until his retirement two years ago. He married Ella Wacholz Jan. 1, 1912, in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Karbon is a former four-year Town of Kossuth chariman and treasurer. He was also an assessor there for five years. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Elmer and Chester of Manitowoc, Lloyd and Melvin of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Gadzinski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Henry Barbieur Jr., of Janesville; three brothers, Adolph of Manitowoc, John of Denmark and Charles of Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kronforst of Larabee and Mrs. Adolph Cherney of Maribel Caves, and 25 grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1960 P. 5
VERNA KARBON Verna Karbon, age 97, of Rhinelander, died on Sunday, December 10, 2000 at the Taylor Park Nursing Home, Rhinelander. Cremation will have taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Verna was born February 1, 1903, in Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., daughter of Charles and Ella (LaCount) Knuell. On February 28, 1921, she married Adolph Karbon in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 24, 1968. She was employed at Schuette's Bros. Dept. store and Manitowoc County Hospital and retired in 1970. She enjoyed baking, flowers, and crocheting. Most of all she ejoyed the time spent at their cottage in Eagle River. She is survived by two daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Reuben Kasbaum and a son and two daughters-in-law, Gordon and Marge and Esther Karbon; four sisters and a brother. The Carlson Funeral Home, Rhinelander is in charge of the arrangements. Herald Times Reporter Thursday, December 14, 2000
FRIEDRICH KIEL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1890 Death of Friedrich Kiel on Wed. in Town Manitowoc Rapids after a long illness with consumption. The deceased was 26 yrs. 8 mos. and 22 days old. The burial was Friday.
HERMAN KIEL From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1891: Death on 17 Mar. in Branch of Hermann Kiel of a stroke. He leaves a widow and 7 children of whom the youngest is 12. Burial was on 20 March.
LOUISE KIEL From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901: After a short illness 57-yr. old Mrs. Louise Kiel died Fri. in Branch. She leaves 2 daughters. The funeral was held Sun.
WILHELM KIEL From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Fri. of Wilhelm Kiel who resided near Branch, and with his brother was one of the oldest settlers of our county. The deceased, who came from Lippe- Detmold, was buried Monday.
WILHELMINE KLEMME From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904: Death Fri. in Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Minnie Klemme, wife of Christoph Klemme, following an illness of only one day. The deceased, who was born in Germany 11 Jan. 1838, had lived in Manitowoc Rapids for many years. She leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held under the direction of Pastor Zenk in Branch.
SOPHIA KROHN Mrs. Sophia Krohn, 87, widow of Charles Krohn, former town of Franklin farmer, died Wednesday night at the home of a son, Bert, in Spencer, Wis. Mrs. Krohn, the former Sophia Gaethke of the town of Liberty, had been making her home with the son at Spencer since being taken ill 19 months ago. Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Reformed Friendens church Reedsville, with the Rev. Ralph Kruge officiating. Burial will be in the Branch cemetery. Only immediate survivors are the son, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grand- children. The husband and two daughters preceded Mrs. Krohn in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home from noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of the afternoon services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1951 P. 2
GOTTFRIED KUNZ From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1878: Death of Gottfried Kunz, age 48, on Mon., 27 May, at his residence in Branch. He leaves a wife and five children. Despite the rain yesterday, Wed., a large number of people attended the funeral.
PHILIP MCALLISTER From the Manitowoc Herald, 31 Jul 1862: Phillip McCallister died son of Hiram McCallister
EDNA MEINERT From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: Death in Branch on Monday evening last week of Edna Meinert, the 15-year old daughter of Charles Meinert, from diphtheria. The funeral was held next the morning.
EMMA MEISNEST From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sept. 1889: Death of Emma Meisnest on Mon. morning, 09 Sept. She was the daughter of George Meisnest who resides near Branch in Town Manitowoc Rapids and was 20 yrs. 2 mos. and 15 days of age. She was buried yesterday morning in the Cemetery in Branch Mills.
WILHELMINE PLOECKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899: The news of the death in Branch of Mrs. Heinrich Ploeckelmann in our last week's edition, came so shortly before going to press that we could only issue a short article. This week we want to add the following information: Mrs. Ploeckelmann nee Ellermann was born 06 May 1850. In 1867 when she was 17 she married Heinrich Ploeckelmann, her surviving husband. Thirteen children were born to this marriage of whom only one has died so that the other twelve - 5 sons and 7 daughters are left to mourn her passing along with 6 grandchildren. On the morning of her death, 16 Sep., Mrs. Ploeckelmann felt perfectly well and no one could have guessed that she would not be living the following day, but when her husband got back from doing business in Manitowoc she complained of feeling unwell. He immediately left to get a physician to come by, but in the interim she had a heart attack and died. Her funeral took place on Tues. under the direction of Pastor Zenk.
MINNIE REIS From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1885: Death of 42-year old Mrs. Mina Reis last Tues. night, about midnight, after a long illness. She was the wife of Mr. Peter Reis, resident in Town Kossuth, 1-3/4 miles west of Branch Mills. She leaves a sorrowing husband and seven children. The loss of his wife was made more severe by the fact that he had buried his youngest child just 14 days ago. Mrs. Reis’ funeral will take place tomorrow at 10am in the cemetery in Branch Mills.
PETER REIS PETER REIS, RESIDENT OF CO. FOR 75 YEARS, DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER, AT AGE OF 81 YRS. Peter Reis, pioneer resident of the county who had probably been a continuous resident of Manitowoc as long as any person in the county, was buried at Branch yesterday, funeral services being held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Schuette, R.6, with whom he had resided for eight years. Mr. Reiss was 81 years of age and had been a resident of Manitowoc county since he was a child of four years, more than 75 years. His wife died more than 30 years ago. Mr. Reis was engaged in farming and was well known to pioneer settlers of the county. His death occurred Saturday from infirmities of age. Six children survive Mr. Reis, being Mrs. William Schuette, Ferdinand, Branch; Joseph of Marathon county; Albert of Antigo; Mrs. Henry Kiel of Ironwood, Mich.; Mrs. Sophia Stradl of Antigo. Mr. Reis had witnessed the development of the county from its earliest settlement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 23, 1915, Page 8
CHARLES SCHADEBERG Charles Schadeberg, 91, a Manitowoc County resident, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Branch Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Schadeberg was born Aug. 23, 1881, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Carl and Philomona Michael Schadeberg. Survivors include nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 27, 1973 ********* (SCHADEBERG, CHARLES/23 Aug 1881/Jul 1973/SSDI)
HEINRICH SCHADEBERG From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1894: Death of 73 yr. old Heinrich Schadeberg on Mon. in Town Cato at the residence of his son Karl. His funeral will take place this afternoon at the church cemetery in Branch.
OLGA SCHUETTE Olga, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuette, Branch, dies of burns received when she fell into a tub of boiling water. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 26, 1918, Page 1 (this appears in the “15 Years Ago” section)
FRANK SHAFFER, JR. From Der Nord Westen, 03 June 1909: Death in Branch Saturday from appendicitis of Frank Schaffer, Jr., son of the well-known innkeeper, Frank Schaffer, Sr. The deceased was a pupil in the local commercial school and after leaving it had been associated with his father. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday.
DAVID SHELDON D.W. SHELDON FORMER RESIDENT, KILLED IN WEST FORMER BRANCH MAN AND FOR YEARS COUNTY BOARD MEMBER, VICTIM OF AUTO MISHAP IN COLORADO Word was received today from Montrose, Colo., of the sudden death of David W. Sheldon, on Saturday. Mr. Sheldon lived for 50 years in Manitowoc county, making his home at the village of Branch, where he was prominent in local affairs. The death was due to an automobile accident, details of which have not as yet reached the city. A telegram received by Frank W. Meisnest of Branch, Wis., a friend of the family announced that the burial will take place at the village church upon arrival of the body Thursday afternoon. Mr. Sheldon was sixty seven years old and was born in Waterford, Wis. In 1850, the family took up their residence in Manitowoc county and Mr. Sheldon grew to manhood amidst the pioneer farm surroundings of Branch village. Of a manly and honest character he early gained the confidence of his neighbors and was trusted with local offices, among them that of town chairman and justice of the peace. Later he was a candidate for county treasurer on the republican ticket but was defeated at the primaries. Married to Miss Hannah Peterson, one child blessed their union, a son Mark, whose early death was an abiding sorrow with the bereaved parents. About ten years ago he took up his residence in Colorado where he lived in semi-retirement. Mr. Sheldon was a man of character and was known in the city through his service on the county board. Sturdy and straightforward he justified the confidence placed in him by his neighbors and was their trusted adviser on many occasions. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. P.J. Pierce of this city; Mrs. Henry Gibson, Richmond, Va.; and Mrs. Louisa Squirrel of Montrose, Colo. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 10, 1915, Page 5 ********* (D. W. Sheldon/d. 8 May 1915/age 48/cause: accident/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
HENRY SHELDON DIED. At the Branch Mills, Manitowoc, Co., on the 6th inst, Henry, youngest son of Oren and Nancy B. Sheldon. Aged three years. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 9, 1854 P. 3
MARK LLEWELLYN SHELDON From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: Death Wednesday last week of an 8-year old son of David Sheldon of Branch, after an illness of several weeks with jaundice. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
ADDIE SIEBERT Mrs. Richard (Addie) Siebert, 82, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 16, at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hutterer of Branch, with whom she had been living since Jan. 31. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Siebert, a lifelong resident of the Town of Franklin, was born Feb. 18, 1898, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Swagel Preston. She was married to Richard Siebert June 28, 1916, the couple then farmed in the Town of Franklin. Mr. Siebert preceded her in death February, 1970. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Verienna and Paul Hutterer of Branch; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Agnes Siebert of Francis Creek and Raymond and Veronica Siebert of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Julia Reindl of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, 20 great grand- children and three great great grandchildren. An infant daughter, Marcella, and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. (No newspaper named, 1980 handwritten on the obituary)
RICHARD SIEBERT Richard Siebert, 77, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Friedens Untied Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. T.F. Hilgeman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Branch. Mr. Siebert was born May 15, 1892, in Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Klemme Siebert. He married Addie Preston June 28, 1916, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in Town of Franklin. He retired 10 years ago. He was the director of the Whitelaw Co-op and a trustee of the Friedens Untied Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Alvin of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Raymond of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Verienna) Hutterer, of Branch; a sister, Mrs. Godfrey Holper, of West Allis, Wis.; seven grandchildren and 10 great grand- children. A daughter, two sisters, a brother and a step brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1970
ERNESTINE SPRINGSTUBE From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: Death in Branch of Mrs. W. Springstube. She is survived by her husband and several children. We do not know the funeral arrangements.
JOHN STEINER (d. 1922) CO. PIONEER IS DEAD AT HOME IN KOSSUTH John Steiner, pioneer resident of the county, died at his home in the Town of Kossuth last night at the age of eighty. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at Branch, the Rev. F.P. Keicher officiating at the service. John Steiner was born in Bohemia in 1842 and came to this country at the age of ten with his parents. The family lived at Milwaukee for two years and then came to Manitowoc county, settling first at Kellners- ville, later moving to a farm near Madison and finally locating in the Town of Kossuth where the family has lived for the last forty-five years. February 8, 1868 he was married to Frances Karda and four years ago the couple celebrated their golden wedding aniversary (sic). Besides the widow Mr. Steiner is survived by four sons, John, Joseph, Adolph and Frank and three daughters, Mrs. John Petrie, Mrs. J.M. Sladky and Miss Emma Steiner. Twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive him. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 29, 1922 P.4
LIBBIE STEINER Mrs. Libbie Steiner, 60, nee Cizek, Manitowoc, route 6, died early today at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. She had been a patient at the hospital since Monday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be made in the Branch Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Steiner was born January 13, 1877 in the town of Kossuth. She lived in this county all her life. Forty years ago she was married to John Steiner, who passed away 14 months ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Albert Nelson of Sheboygan and Miss Tillie at home, two sons, John of Branch and Ervin at home; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Cizek of Kossuth and Mrs. Anna Spevacek of Lead, South Dakota; four brothers, Joseph of Kossuth, Louis of Kaukauna, Edward of Denmark and Robert of Kellnersville; and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from this evening until the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 29, 1938 P. 2
KATIE STOEHR From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1892: Death of 31 yr. old Mrs. Katie Stoehr on Sun. morning, 14 Feb., of pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. Geo. Meisnest of Branch. She is survived by 2 children. Burial took place Monday. (Note: A researcher brought my attention to the fact that this might be Katie Stoehr in the Meisnest plot, so I'm putting the entry here and let the researcher sort it out.)
CAMILLA STOKES Mrs. Emil Stokes, 75, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen Cemetery. The former Camilla Shimek was born July 7, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis and Apolina Benishek Shimek. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School and taught six years in Manitowoc County schools before her marriage. She was married to Emil Stokes July 14, 1910, at Manitowoc Rapids. They located on a farm near Branch and 52 years ago moved to the present farm on Menasha Avenue. Her husband died in 1959. She was a past president of the Wisconsin American Gold Star Mothers Inc, having also been first and second vice president prior to being president. She was at her death flag-bearer of the state department. In addition, she was also president for five years of the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers, a chaplain two years and publicity chairman. She was also a volunteer worker of the Park Lawn Assn., Manitowoc. Surviving are a son, Frank Stokes of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Herrman of Manitowoc, two brothers, Hugo Shimek of Manitowoc and Leo Shimek of Marinette; two sister, Mrs. Charles Kaderabek of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Luella Larson of Manitowoc, six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Otto Stokes, was killed in World War II and a brother and grandson also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1964 P. 10