SR. M. ADELE ADAMS Sister M. Adelle, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. DuPont O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Adelle, nee Margaret Adams, was born April 30, 1886, at Brookfield, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Farber Adams. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 18, 1907, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1910. She taught in numerous cities in Wisconsin including Manitowoc, Whitelaw, New Holstein, Algoma, Kaukauna and Green Bay. Survivors include a brother, John Adams, of Rochester, Minn., and a sister, Miss Louise Adams, of Chicago. Friends may call at the convent chapel after 1:30 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 7, 1971
SR. LEAH MARIE ARMBRUST Sister M. Leah Marie Armbrust, 64, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Marie, nee Margaret L. Armbrust, was born Jan. 4, 1908, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Ella Roll Armbrust. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 16, 1926, and professed vows Aug. 15, 1929. She taught at Oconto Falls, Waukesha and Appleton. She also taught in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. She served as secretary-general in the Order since 1969. Survivors include a sister, Miss Mary Ellen Armbrust, of Zanesville. Friends may call at the convent after 2 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service Saturday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1972
SR. M. XAVIER AUFREITER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908: Death last week in the Cloister at Silver Lake of Sister M. Xavier. The funeral was held Friday morning.
SR. M. MONICA BANGART Sister Monica Bamgart(sic), 92, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Monica, nee Barbara Bamgart, was born Dec. 3, 1880, in the Town of Harrison, daughter of the late Christopher and Mary Oppomann Bamgart. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1906, and professed her vows in 1909. She had been a homemaker at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Antigo and Oneida, Wis., Woodsfield, Ohio, and Trenton, N.J., retiring in 1965. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schroepher of Chicago and Mrs. Lena Brausche, of Stratford, Wis. Friends may call at the chapel from 2 to 9 o'clock this Thursday afternoon and Friday morning prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 11, 1973
SR. M. JOAN BERGERON Sister Joan Bergeron, 69, of Silver Lake College, Alverno, died Saturday evening at the college. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Justin Pierce will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Joan, nee Alice Bergeron, was born Jan. 21, 1904, at Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Valerie Blais Bergeron. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity June 29, 1923, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1926. She had received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Catholic University of America. She had taught at Fuller's Spur and Ironwood, Mich., Chicago, Delaware, Ohio, West Point, Nebr., Kaukauna, Antigo, Oconto Falls, Maple Grove, Waukesha and also at Holy Family Academy and Silver Lake College. She served as financial aid officer at the college since 1965. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 5:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973
SR. M. CRECENTIA BERTELS Sister M. Crescentia Bertels, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Crescentia, nee Mary Bertels, was born June 11, 1887, at Verlas, Germany, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Krampe Bertels. She joined the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Oct. 7, 1912, and professed her vows Aug. 12, 1915. Sister M. Crescentia had served at St. Boniface Convent, Manitowoc, as a homemaker for seven years and also worked in the Holy Family convent kitchen. Survivors include a brother, Herrn, a sister, Mrs. Ann Hillebrandt of Westphalia, Germany. Friends may call at the convent chapel Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday morning prior to the funeral. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972
SR. MARGARET MARIE BIESE Obituary, Herald Times Reporter, Mon. March 22, 1999 Sister Margaret Marie Biese Sister Margaret Marie Biese, age 87, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian burial will be Rev. Liguori Mierzwiak, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born on April 23, 1911 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Salm Biese. The former Helen Biese entered the convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Margaret Marie served as a homemaker at St. Alphonsus, New Munster; St. Peter, Ashton; Catholic Memorial Waukesha; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Anthony, Neopit; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Pius X, Appleton; Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, St. Joseph Hospital and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; and St. John Boarding School. Komatke, Ariz. She retired to the motherhouse in 1990 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since 1998. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She is further survived by nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with the funeral arrangements. (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SR. MARGRETTA BOUSHELE Sister Margretta Boushele, age 72, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday afternoon, March 30, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Joan Boushele was born July 19, 1932, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Cyril and Margaret Weidenbeck Boushele. She entered the convent in 1946 and professed her vows in 1951. Sister Margretta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Margretta served as a primary teacher at St. Anthony, Marinette; St. Philip and St. Joseph, both of Green Bay; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. John, Seymour; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Gabriel, Neenah; St. Edward, Mackville; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Francis, Hollandtown, all of Wisconsin; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz.; Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich.; and Holy Angels, Chicago, Ill. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services for the Sisters at Holy Family Convent. Since 2003, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 2005 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SR. M. ANGELINE BURKART Sister M. Angeline, 73, died yesterday at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake, where she has been stationed for many years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. at the convent chapel, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sister M. Angeline, nee Wilhelmina Burkart, was born in this city, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Burkart. Survivors are four brothers, Stephen of Milwaukee, John, William and Albert of this city; 14 nieces and seven nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 17, 1941 P. 2
SR. M. DENISE CARDIN Sister M. Denise, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F. Dupont O Pream, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Denise, nee Ethel Cardin, was born Sept. 19, 1883, at Phlox, Wis., daughter of the late John and Josetta Longlois Cardin. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 190? and professed her vows in 1910. She received a masters degree in 1936 from Catholic University. She taught school in Sturgeon Bay, Antigo, Maple Grove and at the Holy Family Academy. Sister M. Denise also taught French at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, until her retirement. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Cardin, of Green Bay and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent chapel after 2 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1971
SR. M. EPHIPHANY CARROLL Two Sisters Die at Convent This Week Holy Family convent was twice visted by death this week. Sister Mary Eulogia passed away Thursday. She had been in poor health since she was stricken with an attack of the flue last fall. Sister Eulogia was born at Asteaton, Wis., in 1900 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wall of Asteaton. Sister Epithany(sic), died at the convent at 6:30 this morning, death being due to heart trouble. She had been ill for a year. The funeral will be held at the convent chapel Monday morning at 8:30. Sister Epithany was born at Holland, Wis., in 1859, and had been at the Holy Family convent for thirty years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 25, 1923 P. 9
AMALIA FESSLER Amelia (March 9, 1839-Sept. 25, 1866 single -daughter of George and Elizabeth Fessler -sister of Father Joseph Fessler) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
CARL FESSLER, REV. FIRST CHAPLAIN LOCAL HOSPITAL DEAD, KENOSHA Father Fessler, Here 20 Years Ago, Dead At Age 73 The Rev. Charles Fessler, who was the first chaplain at the Holy Family hospital in this city, having served here more than twenty years ago when the local institution was first opened, is dead at Kenosha. Father Fessler was 73 years of age when death claimed him. The body is to be brought here today or tomorrow for burial at Silver Lake where a sister and brother are also buried. After leaving Manitowoc Father Fessler was 73 years of age when death claimed him. The body is to brought here today or tomorrow for burial at Silver Lake where a sister and brother are also buried. (sic) After leaving Manitowoc Father Fessler was for many years in charge of Pio Nono college and more recently had been chaplain at St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan. He had recently been named chaplain of the Carmelite Sisters' home at Kenosha but was taken ill before he was able to assume the duties of the position. Death was due to pneumonia and occurred at the home. Sister in Order A sister of the Rev. Fessler was one of the first Sisters at the hospital in this city and for years was a nurse here. Father Fessler is remembered by many people here who know him while he was chaplain at the hospital. Leaves Relatives Here Several nephews and nieces who reside in this county, two at Silver Lake, survive and arranged for bringing the body here for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 27, 1922 P.1
ELIZABETH FESSLER Elisabetha Fessler/Geb. 14 Juni 1811/gest. 4 Nov. 1878 Elizabeth (June 14, 1811-Nov. 4, 1878 wife of George [1801-1873] -emigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with her husband and 6 children -a son, Fr. Joseph Fessler, had emigrated earlier) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
GEORG FESSLER George (Aug. 24, 1801-March 27, 1873 husband of Elizabeth -son of Johann George Fessler and Francisca Maurer brother to Anton [1812-1897] -father of Father Joseph Fessler -came from Oberhausen, Baden -emmigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with his wife and 6 children -his eldest son Joseph and George's sister Rose Fessler had emigrated to American in 1854 with Fr. Oschwald, though it might be incorrect that Joseph emigrated before 1856) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
REV. GEORGIUS FESSLER From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1885: Death of Rev. Geo. Fessler, pastor of the Catholic Congregation in Silbersee, last Thurs. He was buried last Sat. in a ceremony lead by the Archbishop. He was only 35 years old. (Note: This is the only Rev. George Fessler I have. The date is right but his age is wrong)
SR. M. HILDEGARD EISENMANN Sister M. Hildegard, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Rondl Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Hildegard, nee Amelia Eisenmann, was born Oct. 26, 1884, at Marathon, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Mary Stieber Eisenman. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1907 and professed her vows during August, 1910. Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Joseph Eisenman, of Marshfield. Friends may call at Holy Family convent this Friday evening until the time of services. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1970
SR. M. FLAVIA ENGLEBERT From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Many residents of our city and county who had to spend time in the local Holy Family Hospital will be saddened to learn that Sister Flavia, who served the ailing there for many years, has died. Quite a few women in our city have Sister Flavia to thank for having played no small part in extending their lives. Early last year she herself became ill and shortly afterward, as any hope for her recovery was gone, had to be taken back to the Cloister at Silver Lake, where she died week before last. ******** 1903 Sep 25 FLAVIA S.M. co. death index v.7 p.182
SR. M. AZARIAS ENGELDINGER Sister M. Azarias Engeldinger, 69, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, officated with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Azarias, nee Frances Engeldinger, was born May 14, 1903, at Manitowoc, daugher of the late Nic and Frances Augustine Engeldinger. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 7, 1924, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1926. Sister Azarias had taught at Manistique Mich., Sturgeon Bay, Plymouth, Kaukauna, Kewaunee, Hollandtown, Oneida, Antigo, Waukesha, Maple Grove, Green Bay and Manitowoc. She presently was stationed at St. Mary School, Greenleaf. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 2, 1973
SR. M. BONAVENTURE ENGELKE Sister Bonaventure Dies at Convent Sister Mary Bonavnature (sic) Engelke, one of the first of the Order to locate in this city, having been attached to the old hospital when it was on Marshal street, died at the convent at Silver Lake today, aged 75 years. For years she was a nurse and teacher at the convent and hospital. She was a native of Germany. The burial will be at Silver Lake Monday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 26, 1921 P.4
SR. MARY DOMINIC FINNERTY Sister Dominic Finnerty, 87, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday at the convent. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Dominic was born Catherine Finnerly April 29, 1884, at Holland, Wis., daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Finnegan Finnerty. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 1913. She attained her BA degee from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. She taught in Ironwood, Mich., Zanesville, Ohio and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent after (time missing) p.m. Thursday and until time of service on Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1971
SR. M. RAYMOND FOX Sister M. Raymond Fox, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, retired administrator of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday at the hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Catherine Fox was born April 7, 1882, at Durand, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Pattison Fox. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1897 and professed her vows in 1902. Sister Raymond earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and studied hospital administration at St. Theresa College, Winona, Minn. She had been a registered nurse at Good Samarian Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, and taught in grade and high schools for 20 years. Sister Raymond worked in the business office of Holy Family Hospital prior to becoming administrator in 1918. She continued in that capacity until 1937 and returned to the post in 1962, when she retired. She had made her home at the hospital. Surviving her is a sister, Miss Ann Fox, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent after 4:30 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1970 ******* (M. Fox/b. 10 April 1882/d. March 1970/SSDI)
SR. M. BERTRAM GERBER Sister M. Bertram Gerber, 86, of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bertram, nee Emma Gerber, was born Feb. 25, 1886, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Blaser Gerber. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1903 and professed her vows in 1908. she taught at West Point and Lindsay, Neb., Ironwood, Mich., Hollandtown, Wis., and Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bess Platske, of Ewen, Mich., and Miss Mary, of Detroit, Mich., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening until the time of service Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1972
SR. M. BERTHA GINDT Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bertha was born Oct. 23, 1886, at Theresa, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Gindt. She entered the convent May 18, 1906, and professed her vows to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 9, 1909. She taught at Francis Creek, was in charge of Guardian Angel Boarding School at West Point, Nebr., served as a homemaker at Darboy, Wis., and for many years she workded at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, in the diet and regular kitchen. There are no immediate survivors. Friends may call at the convent after 1:30 p.m. Sunday and then Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1971 ******* Funeral services for Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 4 p.m. Monday at the convent. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Mathew and Joseph Gindt, of Boyd, Wis., and three sisters, Sister M. Florian, of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Miss Elizabeth Gindt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Duss, of Appleton. A brother, Bernard, preceded her in death last week. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971
SR. M. BEATRIX GROESSEL Sister M. Beatrix Groessel, 80, died Friday at the Holy Family convent Friday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 8am Monday at the convent chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley of St. Joseph Catholic church officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Beatrix was born in Kellnersville in 1870 and joined the Franciscan Sisters in 1884 and observed her diamond jubilee two years ago. Survivors are a brother, John Groessel of West Bend and a sister, Mrs. Matt Geib of West Bend. Friends may call at the convent chapel until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 25, 1950 P.2
SR. M. PETRONILLE HALEY Sister Mary Petronella(sic), ?8, died Saturday at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake. Funeral services were held at 8 a.m. Monday at the Convent with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sister Mary Petonella, nee Haley, was a native of Manistee, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17
JOHN M. HAMROCK John M. Hamrock, 55, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who had been employed at Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday morning after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Chapel of Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Raymond Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the adjacent cemetery. Mr. Hamrock was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 14, 1908, son of the late John S. and Elizabeth Kovalam Hamrock. As a child he came to Mingo Junction, Ohio, with his parents and 10 years ago he came to Manitowoc and was employed at Holy Family Convent. A veteran of World War II, he was a private first class with the U.S. Army, serving in the South Pacific. Surviving are a brother, Stephen, of Mingo Junction and four sisters, Mrs. Albert Fukdauer, of Parma, Ohio, Sister M. Arilda, of Plymouth, Sister M. Uriel, of Waukesha and Sister M. Clarice, of Hawaii. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of St. Joseph Church Holy Name Society, of which he was a member. The casket will be moved to the convent chapel at 8 a.m. Friday where the body will be in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15
SR. M. EDWARDINE HARRIS Sister M. Edwardine, 74, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O.Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Edwardine, nee Clara Agatha Harris, was born July 19, 1896, at Mineral Point, Wis., daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Zirfas Harris. She entered the convent in March of 1916 and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Yipsilanti Michigan Teachers College. She taught school in several cities in Wisconsin including Manitowoc, Kaukauna, Antigo, and Oshkosh. She also taught in Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Arizona. Survivors include two brothers, Herman C. Harris, of Omaha, Neb., and Robert Harris, of Sioux Falls, S.D., two sister, Miss Margaret Harris, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Howard Crooks, of Long Beach, Calif. Friends may call at the convent after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 9, 1971
SR. M. SERVATIA HOFFMANN Sister Mary Servatia, sixth grade teacher at Sacred Heart Parochial School, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will offiicate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Servatia was born at Fussville, Wis., April 3, 1890 daughter of the late Servanus and Mary Brill Hoffman. She entered the convent in 1906 and would have observed her golden jubilee this summer. Friends may call at the convent this Tuesday evening. Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Heral Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1960
SR. M. CYRIAN HOLSBACH YOUTHFUL LIFE ENDED - HOLZBACH At Silver Lake Convent Tuesday evening, another young life was cut off in all its promise of usefulness, when Miss Anna Holzbach responded to the final call and closed her eyes in the last long slumber. Miss Holzbach was first taken ill last December and although at that time her illness was thought to be little more than a severe cold, it developed into consumption and she grew weaker and weaker until finally she was obliged to take to her bed. She was cared for at the hospital until a few days ago, when realizing that her days on earth were few, she requested that she might be taken to the convent and there await the coming of the messenger. Her request was granted and there it was that she passed peacefully to her rest. Deceased was 22 years of age and a bright young lady, who possessed many friends. The family formerly resided here, but removed to Algoma some years ago. The funeral will be held Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 06, 1900, Page 1
SR. M. CYRENE HUBER Sister Syrene died at the Silver Lake Convent Saturday after an illness of several months, of consumption. The funeral was held yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1901, p. 1
SR. M. ROSALIE HUNT Sister M. Rosalie, 51, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Pream., will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Rosalie, nee Mary Hunt, was born April 7, 1919, at Sawyer, Wis., daughter of the late David and Sarah Donlan Hunt. She was graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1937. She received a BA degree from St. Norbert College and did graduate work at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Michigan State University and the Universities of Oklahoma and Arizona. She taught schools at Waukesha, Antigo, Green Bay, Brillion and Oconto Falls. Survivors include two brothers, Donland of Sturgeon Bay, and Quentin of Hammond, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Delbert Schmetzer of Forrestville, Mrs. Robert DeMille of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Louis Peterson of Grafton. Friends may call at the convent this Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1971
SR. M./ROSE FRANCIS ILK Sister Mary Rose Francis, teacher at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake. A brother, the Rev. Gerald Ilk, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Rose Francis was born at Oshkosh Nov. 19, 1908, daughter of John and Rose Gessert Ilk. Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21
SR. M./CONSTANTIA INGRISH Catherine Ingrish, a Sister at Silver Lake Convent, died Wednesday. She was 48 years of age and is survived by father, mother and two sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 04, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: On Wed. last week, Catharine Ingrish, a Sister in the Cloister at Silver Lake, died at age 48. The deceased leaves her sorrowing parents and 2 sisters.
MARIA KALMUS From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Death in The Cloister in Silver Lake on Tues. last week of 73 yr. old Mrs. Maria Kalmus, of old age debility. The burial took place Thursday.
SR. M. MARCIANA KALSCHEUER Sister Mary Marcianna, 52, died Friday at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake with burial in the convent cemetery. She was a teacher in the St. Andrew parochial school, Manitowoc. She was born Regina Kalsheuer at Middleton, Wis. Survivors include three sisters. Sister Verena of Zanesville, Ohio, Sister Casilda, a teacher at Holy Innocents parochial school, Manitowoc, and Sister Henriana of Woodsfield, Ohio. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17
SR. M. IGNATIUS KERKHOF Sister M. Ignatius, 75, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Ignatius was born Johanna Kerkhof Aug. 10, 1894, in Hollandtown, daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity April 20, 1917, and professed her vows July 15, 1919. She had received her B.S. degree in nursing and had taught at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She was a nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Survivors include a brother, William, of Kaukauna; and three sisters, Sister M. Eileen of Oconto Falls, Sister M. Everildis of Holy Family Convent and Sister M. Merilda of Oshkosh. Friends may call at the convent after 1 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970
DANIEL KOCUR Daniel Kocur, 88, of 11014 Elk Ave., Sun City, Ariz., died Saturday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary Chapel, Holy Family convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Mr. Kocur was born Nov. 9, 1885, in Czechoslovakia. He immigrated to the United States in 1905, where he resided at Minneapolis, Minn., and Indiana Harbor, Ind., prior to moving to Sun City in April of 1970. He married Sadie Bailey in 1914 in Minneapolis. She preceded him in death in 1964. He was employed by Inland Steel Co. for 32 years. Survivors include a daughter, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and neices and nephews. A son, John, preceded him in death in 1969. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Convent. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973
SR. M. ORESTES KOLBECK Sister M. Orestes Kolbeck, 73, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Joseph Resch will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Orestes, nee Eleanore Kolbeck, was born Jan. 28, 1899, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Wellner Kolbeck. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. She obtained her PH Degree in History from the Catholic University of America. She taught in Zanesville, Ohio, Lindsay, Neb., and Rice Lake and Rhinelander, Wis. She served the community as a member of the General Administration from 1945 to 1957 and then from 1969 until her death. She was president of Holy Family College from 1939 to 1968. She was a member of the American Historical Society, the American Catholic Historical Society and a life member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence and Anthony of Manitowoc; five sisters, Lorine and Mrs. E.E. Mackey, of Manitowoc, Mildred, of Berlin, Wis., Sister Lucile, of Waukesha and Jean, of Okinawa. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and until the time of service Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1972
SR. M. ALBINA KOPP Sister M. Albina Margaret Kopp, 94, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 8:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Kopp was born March 20, 1877, at St. Marys, Penn., daughter of the late Adam and Mary Feiley Kopp. She entered the convent in 1891 and pronounced her vows in 1897. She taught in many communities in Wisconsin including Brillion, Maple Grove, Appleton, and at St. Boniface and St. Paul Catholic Schools, Manitowoc. She also taught in Michigan and Nebraska. She took her first teaching assignment in Dodgevile in 1895. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney, of Harbor Springs, Mich., nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent from 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1971
SR. M. ANGELA MAJERES SISTER ANGELA DIES AT THE HOSPITAL HERE Sister Angela, who has been ailing for some time, passed away at the Holy Family hospital yesterday and funeral services will be held on Saturday from the chapel at the convent at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning. John Mejeres, Kaukauna, father, and two sisters, Mrs. F.G. Gay and Mrs. John Seery both of Chicago are here to attend the funeral services. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 30, 1923 P.2
SR. M. ELEANOR MAY Sister M. Eleanor May, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at the convent. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. DuPont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Eleanor, nee Margaret May, was born Aug. 26, 1887, at Glen Haven, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Rauch May. She entered the Society of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in July of 1912 and professed her vows in 1915. She taught in the Wisconsin cities of Algoma, Wrightstown, Oshkosh, Sherwood and St. Boniface Catholic School, Manitowoc. She retired in 1965 due to illness. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening and Friday until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1972
SR. M. LEONORA MEINHOLZ Sister M. Leonora, 59, died Sunday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She was born Anna Meinholz at Middleton, Wis. Surviving are two sisters, Sister Lucinda of Waukesha and Sister Malania of Bapschulze, Ariz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17
SR. M. RAPHAEL MILLFIELD Sister M. Raphael, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the convent, Alverno. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Raphael, nee Clara Millfield, was born Dec. 10, 1883, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Hormuth Millfield. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 11, 1906, and professed her vows Aug. 9, 1909. She had been a music teacher for many years teaching in Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and Arizona Friends may call at the convent after 2 p.m. Sunday until time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971
SISTER M. BAPTISTA NEUSER Sister M. Baptista, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Friday morning at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Baptista was born March 13, 1875, at Alverno, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Bradl Neuser. She entered the order Aug. 12, 1896, and was in the 65th year of her profession when she died. Two sisters, also members of the Franciscan order, and two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include two sisters, Sister M. Tarsilla of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and Sister M. Charles of Holy Family Convent and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 3, 1960 P. 3
CARL NEUSER CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ON FARM THEY SPENT HONEYMOON Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neuser, Sr., Wedded 50 Years Ago Yesterday, Observe Happy Anniversary Day On the farm where fifty years ago they spent their honeymoon and where they resided for 45 years, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neuser, Sr., well known pioneer residents, yesterday observed their golden wedding anniversary and the day was one golden in memories of long companionship and happy married life. Seven children of the couple were present to add to the enjoyment of the celebrants. A family reunion and dinner at which many friends were entertained made the day a most pleasant one and Mr. and Mrs. Neuser were showered with well wishes for many more years of happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Neuser were married at Cato June 25, 1867, and took up their home on a farm at Rapids. The property was an 80-acre tract in that day ? land and the couple passed through the experiences of the early day settlers in clearing the land and by dint of industry, cleared the farm and made it one of the best in the county. In 1902 Mr. Neuser retired and the farm was given to his son, Charles, Jr., who owns and conducts it. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Neuser removed to the city and three years later, owing to ill health of Mrs. Neuser, were forced to give up their home and have since made their residence at the hospital. Both are 73 years of age and Mr. Neuser enjoys excellent health and Mrs. Neuser, while not robust, is in fair health. Mr. and Mrs. Neuser are the parents of seven children, two sons and five daughters. The sons are Frank, who is engaged in the meat market business at Green Bay and Charles who resides on the old homestead. The five daughters are all sisters at the convent, having dedicated their lives to ministering to the suffering, one of the sisters having been a nurse at the hospital here since the institution was opened. Mr. and Mrs. Neuser are well known in the county and are held in esteem by all who are acquainted with them and will receive congratulations. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 26, 1917, Page 1
FRANK O'BRIEN DEATH IN THE FAR WEST Frank O'Brien, Who Left Here Two Months Ago. Stricken with Pneumonia WAS ILL BUT A FEW DAYS. Died Friday Morning and Body is Brought Here For Burial - Formerly Male Nurse At the Holy Family Hospital - Sister Resides Here. A message of death, carrying its weight of sorrow to the hearts of many friends in the announcement of the demise of Frank O'Brien, a former Manitowoc boy, flashed over the wires from Denver, Col., Friday night and came with the shock of a surprise, as it was not known that the life of the young man was in any danger. Mr. O'Brien was taken ill but a few days ago, and although friends here were notified, they were unaware of the seriousness of his condition. An attack of pneumonia caused the demise, which occurred Alma, Colorado, at 5 o'clock Friday morning. Frank O'Brien was born and reared in Manitowoc county and up to within two months ago was employed at the Holy Family hospital, where he had charge of the Water Cure department and performed the duties of masseur. He was also a nurse and assisted in the care of male patients. In November he decided to go west, where his father and brothers are engaged in mining and where he intended to work. He was appointed foreman at one of the mines and continued his service until taken ill, a cold developing pneumonia which proved fatal in a few days. Decedent was 20 years of age and a young man who had won the respect and esteem of Manitowoc citizens with whom he became acquainted. He was of retiring disposition and devoted his time to study in prep- aration for higher ambitions in life. He was popular with his friends, and the sorrow caused in the announcement of his death will extend to many who knew him. It seems a cruel dispensation of Divine Providence which calls this life just in the beginning of its usefulness and at a time when the future was so filled with promise. Besides a father, three brothers, at Denver, and one sister, who is a teacher at the Silver Lake Convent survive. The body will be brought here for burial and will probably arrive tonight. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 19, 1901, p. 1 ********* The remains of Frank O'Brien deceased at Denver, will not arrive here until Wednesday, and as yet it is not known when the funeral will be held. The announcement of the death o the young man was received with regret by many who knew him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 21, 1901, p. 1
MOTHER M. INEZ PHELAN Mother M. Inez Phelan, 95, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Tuesday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Mother Inez Phelan was born Mar. 17, 1878, at Bear Valley, daughter of the late Dennis and Elizabeth Quinn Phelan. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1897 and professed her vows in 1900. She received her bachelor of arts degree, masters degree and Doctors Degree from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She had taught school at Ironwood, Mich., for 16 years, Holy Family Academy for six years and at Holy Family College for 31 years. She also served as supervisor of schools for five years and as a general superior for six years. She was also the editor of numberous publications. Sister Phelan is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Scallon of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent from 5:30 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening and Thursday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 18, 1973
SR. M. ANTHANASIUS PROTIVINSKY Sister M. Athanasius, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Athanasius, nee Constance Protivinsky, was born Sept. 12, 1890, at Ainsworth, Neb., daughter of the late John and Mary Nezveda Protivinsky. She entred the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 31, 1920, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1923. She taught in many schools in Wisconsin including St. Boniface School of Manitowoc and also in Appleton, New Holstein and Algoma. She later cared for the aged at West Point, Neb., and also served at the Sacred Heart Seminary at Oneida and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point. Sister Athanasius retired in 1969. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Tressie Crosby, of Nebraska and a cousin, Sister Mary Wilfred Cerny, who is also a member of the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Friends may call at the convent chapel after 1:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1971
SR. M. HORTENSE RUGOWSKI Sister M. Hortense, O.S.F., of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the convent chapel, the Rev. Ronald Kirk offering the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Hortense was born Pauline Rugowski July 23, 1889 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthias and Anastasia Scheftz Rugowski. She entered the Franciscan Order of Christian Charity Sept. 17, 1908. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University in 1930 and her Masters degree in 1938 from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., majoring in Latin. She marked her golden jubilee of profession of vows in 1962. Sister Hortense taught in Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. James Harbour, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Walter Mortel, of Vancouver, Wash., and nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the convent from 7 until 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1964 P. 16
SR. M. THERESA RYAN The burial of Sister M. Theresa was held at Silver Lake. Her death occurred at the convent. Sister Theresa was formerly Miss Bridget Ryan of Cooperstown and had been in the order for some years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 01, 1917, Page 3
SR. M. ANTOINETTE ST. JOHN Sister M. Antoinette, 95, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Antoinette, nee Eugenie St. John, was born July 3, 1876, at Norway, Mich., daughter of the late Dumas and Elizabeth Dionne St. John. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1891 and professed her vows in 1897. She taught at Manitowoc, Antigo, Kaukauna, Hurley and Plymouth, Wis., and also at Ironwood, Petoskey, Manistique and Menominee, Mich. In 1952, she returned to the mother house to work in the priest's department after which she retired. Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 27, 1971
SR. M. LYDIA SCHERRER Sister M. Lydia Scherrer, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Lydia, nee Barbara Scherrer, was born Oct. 4, 1887, at New Munster, Wis., daughter of the late John and Mary Karkmen Scherrer. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sept. 5, 1903, and professed her vows Aug. 20, 1908. She served the order as a teacher in Manitowoc, Hilbert, Chilton, Shorewood, Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay and West DePere. She also taught in Arizona, Iowa and Ohio. Survivors include nieces. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening until the time of service Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1972
SR. MARY JANE SCHUSTER Sister Mary Jane Schuster, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, age 94, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Holy Family Convent. She was born Lucy Schuster on Nov. 1, 1913, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Drexler) Schuster. Sister Mary Jane earned a bachelor's degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere and a master's degree from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. She entered the convent in 1929, and professed her vows in 1932. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister Mary Jane served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Phillip, St. Agnes, and St. Joseph, Green Bay; Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Mary, Bloomington; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a librarian at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., St. Mary, Brillion, St. Francis, Hollandtown and performed various services at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, and Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers. Since 2001, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements . Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 10, 2007
SR. M. IGNATIA SEIDL From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1896: Death in the Cloister at Silver Lake on Mon. of Sister Ignazia of consumption. The burial took place yesterday.
SR. M. ANCILLA SHEURER Sister M. Ancilla, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she made her home the last six years. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Ancilla, the former Margaret Mary Scheuren, was born Jan. 24, 1877, in Germany, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Neumann Scheuren. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Order Oct. 30, 1915, and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is handling arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1967 P.20
SR. M. CLEOPHA SPAHN Sister M. Cleopha Spahn, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Cleopha, nee Mary Spahn, was born Aug. 24, 1885, at Sevastopol, Wis., daughter of the late William and Sabina Hagemann Spahn. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1905, professing her vows in 1909. She taught in schools in Oshkosh, Manitowoc, Waukesha, Sherwood, Oneida and New Holstein, in Delaware, Ohio, Menominee, Mich., and West Point, Neb. Surviving is a sister, Miss Rose Spahn, of Sturgeon Bay. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday morning until time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 8, 1973
SR. MARY RUTH STEIL Sister Mary Ruth Steil, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Ruth was born Marie Steil, May 5, 1897, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ann Greten. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Her assignments included teaching at St. Boniface, Manitowoc. She also served as bursar for the Franciscan sisters for 18 years and since that time had worked in the bookkeeping department. Survivors include a brother, Bernard; and three sisters, Miss Florence, Mrs. Geraldine Burgess and Mrs. Robert Nicol, all of Zanesville. Friends may call at the convent Thursday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1970
SR. M. HELENA STEPHANY SISTER HELENA IS DEAD AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Aged Nun, Native of Manitowoc, Was a Teacher For Many Years Sister M. Helena, 83, nee Rose Stephany, oldest nun at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake, in point of years in the order, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital. She has been seriously ill several days. Sister Helena, who celebrated her diamond jubilee at the convent Aug. 15, 1940, was a native of this city and former teacher of many persons living here. She entered the convent 64 years ago and was received into full sisterhood 62 years ago. She was born in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stephany and went to school here. After she entered the convent, she was given training in the teaching profession and taught schools maintained by the order in a number of communities. It was during her teaching days in this county that she numbered among her students many who are now business and professional men of Manitowoc. For about 10 years she was in charge of the reception office at the Holy Family hospital and hundreds of persons who called to see patients at the hospital stopped at her desk to get room cards, when the card system was in effect there. Funeral Thursday - Sister has a brother and sister in this city, Mrs. Anna Westphal and Charles Stephany. Another sister, Mrs. Mathilda Regan, lives at Waukesha. Sister also has several nieces and nephews in this city. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 a. m. at the Holy Family convent. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. (Oct. 14, 1859/Apr. 22, 1942/Charles Stephany and Anna Westphal are in #43) (from researcher/see contributors page)
SR. M. THERESA ANN STOFFEL Sister Theresa Ann Stoffel, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Georgiana Stoffel was born April 22, 1910, in Appleton, daughter of the late John and Nellie (Williams) Stoffel. She entered the Convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Theresa Ann served as a homemaker at St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Mary, St. Aloysius & St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Francis, Hollandtown; all of Wisconsin; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Mary, Delaware; both of Ohio; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1996 and had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2005. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 8, 2007
Mother M. Odilia Vahl From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899 Death on Thurs. morning in the Cloister at Silver Lake after a long difficult illness of Sister O'Delia of consumption. The deceased, who was 50 yrs. of age, was born in Dayton, Ohio. The funeral took place Sat.
SR. MARCELLINUS VAN LAARHOVEN Sister M. Marcellinus Van Laar Hoven, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Marcellinus, nee Elizabeth Van Laar Hoven, was born March 18, 1907, at Maergestel, Holland, daughter of the late Peter and Christine Ver Ouden Van Laar Hoven. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Society Sept. 15, 1921 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1924. She served as a homemaker at Marinette, Cooperstown, Hollandtown, Rhinelander, Sacred Heart Seminary, Antigo, Oshkosh, Appleton, Kaukauna and Holy Family Hospital. Survivors include five brothers, George, of Two Rivers, Peter, of Escanaba, Mich., Christian, of Pound, Adrian, of Lena and Willian, of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Leo Santkuyl, of Kimberley, Mrs. Hattie Rysewyk, of Kohlman, Mrs. Louis Brusky, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Mark Pholenhauer, of Marinette and Mrs. Joseph Glass, of Wind Lake. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until the time of service Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972
SR. M. PETRONIA VASCO Sister M. Petronia, 70, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Petronia, nee Elizabeth Vasko, was born April 8, 1899, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late George and Mary Kolinovski Vasko. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 30, 1926, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1928. Sister Petronia was stationed at Holy Family Hospital for nearly 20 years and had also been located at Sacred Heart Seminary, Green Bay,, from 1953 to 1965. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Paul Riley and Mrs. Anna Shema of Ohio and Miss Barbara of Czechoslovakia; and a niece, Sister M. Confirme, a teacher at St. Boniface Catholic School, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent until the time of services Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 22, 1969 P.28 ********* (VASKO, M/Apr 08, 1899/Dec 15, 1969/SSDI)
SR. M. CAJETAN VOGEL New Holstein - Sheboygan Press, January 18, 1956 - (From news tidbits) Mrs. Leonard McMunn, Mrs. Edgar Depies, George Vogel, of this city, Mrs. John Vogel, Frank Vogel, Chilton, attended the funeral services of their aunt, retired Sister M. Cajetan, 84, at Silver Lake Convent Monday morning.
SR. M. ROBERT VOGEL Sister M. Robert Vogel, 91,of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Monday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemtery. Sister M. Robert, nee Teresa Vogel, was born Sept. 10, 1881, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late John and Mary Spaeth Vogel. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1899 and professed her vows in 1901. She served the order as a music teacher at Lindsay, Neb., Yuma and Komathke, Ariz., Auburndale, Sherwood, Hilbert, Rhinelander, Manistique, Oshkosh, Menominee, Mich., Hollandtown, Petoskey, Mich., Blommington, Ill., Reedsville and Manitowoc. Survivors include three brothers, Bernard, of Manitowoc, Frank, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Richard, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 31, 1973
SR. M. EULOGIA WALL Two Sisters Die at Convent This Week Holy Family convent was twice visted by death this week. Sister Mary Eulogia passed away Thursday. She had been in poor health since she was stricken with an attack of the flue last fall. Sister Eulogia was born at Asteaton, Wis., in 1900 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wall of Asteaton. Sister Epithany(sic), died at the convent at 6:30 this morning, death being due to heart trouble. She had been ill for a year. The funeral will be held at the convent chapel Monday morning at 8:30. Sister Epithany was born at Holland, Wis., in 1859, and had been at the Holy Family convent for thirty years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 25, 1923 P. 9
SR. M. RICHARD WAGNER Sister M. Richard Wagner, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Richard, nee Sophia Wagner, was born Feb. 20, 1881, at Ashton, Wis., daughter of the late Carl and Josephine Glockner Wagner. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 26, 1916, and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She taught at St. Boniface Parochial School, Manitowoc, Oconto Falls, Waukesha, Rice Lake, New Holstein, Sherwood and Antigo. Following her retirement she performed general work at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. Later she worked as seamstress for the aspirants at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent this Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 2, 1971
SR. M. EMILY WEGEMER Sister Emily Wegemer, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Mantiowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Chapel of Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Rondald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Wegemer was born Adeline Wegemer Feb. 6, 1883, at Petoskey, Mich., daughter of the late Francis and Mary Fochtman Wegemer. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1900 and professed her vows in 1904. She obtained a M.A. degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and had taught in elementary and high schools at Kaukauna, Plymouth, Brillion, Oconto Falls, Potosi, Zanesville, Ohio, and Ironwood, Mich. Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Ludger Wegemer, O.F.M., of Cleveland, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Paulus, of Petoskey, Mich. Friends may call at the convent Wednesday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970
REV. MATHIAS WELBES From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: Death Saturday in local Holy Family Hospital, where he had been a patient for four years, of 74-year old Rev. M. Welbes. The funeral was held Tuesday in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
SR. M. ESTHER YAEST Sister M. Esther, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in convent cemetery. Sister Esther, nee Clara Yaest, was born Dec. 10, 1880, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Christ Yaest. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1899 and professed her vows in 1902. She taught in elementary schools in various cities including Manitowoc, retiring in 1956. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harry Paul, of Zanesville. Friends may call at the convent after 7:15 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1970
SR. M. PIUS ZOCH Sister Pius Zoch, 84, of Holy Family convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc., died Thursday noon at the convent. Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Pius, nee Magdalene Zoch, was born Feb. 3, 1889, at Appleton, daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Zoch. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 1912. Sister Pius had taught at Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart, St. Paul and St. Boniface Parochial schools of Manitowoc. She also taught at Rice Lake, Sturgeon Bay, Waukesha, Appleton, Plymouth, Ironwood and Petoskey, Mich., and Delaware, Ohio, prior to retiring in September of 1973. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Werner, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Josephine Kuehne, of St. Paul, Minn. four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 14, 1973