URSULA AHL From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death in Town Newton from old age debility of 82-yr. old Mrs. Peter Ahl. Mrs. Ahl was a resident of that town for at least 50 yrs., her husband having preceded her in death 16 yrs. ago. She is survived by one son. The funeral was held Mon. morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake. ******** One by one the death angel has claimed the old residents until now there are but few remaining. At the home of her son Peter in Newton, Mrs. Peter Ahl, Sr., died yesterday. Death was due to old age. Mrs. Ahl has been a resident of the town of Newton for more than fifty years, coming here direct from her native land, Germany. Her husband died sixteen years ago and since that time she has made her home with her only son. She was 82 years of age and was among Newton's best known pioneers. The funeral will take place Monday morning from the church at Silver Lake and interment will be made at the Silver Lake cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 13, 1903 P.1
JOHN BACKHAUS John Backhaus, 77, retired farmer and business man, died last night at the Holy Family hospital. He had been in failing health several months at his home on route 1, Manitowoc, three miles west of the city on Highway 151. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., from the Leschke funeral home, and at nine o'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Backhaus was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1864 and when a young man followed the cheesemakers trade. He served two terms as town supervisor and for a number of years was president of the Silver Creek Telephone company. He was a general manager of the Manitowoc Farmers Dairy in this city before it was taken over by the Sorge company and operated the Alverno Equity Exchange for some years after his retirement from farming in 1923. Mr. Backhaus married Miss Catherine Espen in 1889. Mrs. Backhaus died in 1930. Survivors are four sons, Jsoeph, Charles, and John Jr., of this city and Henry of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Michael Heidorf, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Oscar Roberts and Mrs. Amanda Jun, of this city; two brothers, Nick, of St. Nazianz, Charles of Boyd, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Neuser, of this city, Mrs. Joseph Schwoerer of Sherboygan; and 20 grand- children. He was a member of the Holy Name society whose members will recite the rosary at the funeral home Thursday evening at 8:15. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. The funeral will be in charge of Edward L. Kohls. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Januray 28, 1942 P. 2
JOHN LESTER BARTA John, the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barta, residing near Silver Lake, died last evening and will be buried Monday morning from St. Joseph's church at Silver Lake. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1920 P. 3
MARY BARTA Mrs. Mary Barta, 79, who for years resided at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cherney, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Park Lawn Home where she had lived three weeks. She was born Mary Furlong Aug. 10, 1883 at Chicago, daughter of the late John and Mary Anna Gallagher Furlong. She was married to Charles Barta June 28, 1910, at Silver Lake. Her husband died in January of 1921. She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Innocents Church. Among survivors are four son, Francis of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Charles of Boyd, Wis., and Donald and Raymond of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Cherney of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1963
ANTON BAUER From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1896: Death on Sun. of Anton Bauer, the 19 yr. old son of Mr. Reinhard Bauer in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased, who suffered a brain hemorrhage, was buried Tues. in the cemetery at Silver Lake. (Note: the d. date is 31 May 1896 on the stone/possibly misread/ death index states he died 3 May)
REINHARDT BAUER WAR VETERAN, OLD RESIDENT, DEAD, RAPIDS Reinhard(sic) Bauer, Aged 72, Came to County As Boy of 8 Years Reinhard Bauer, civil war veteran and one of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county is dead at his home in Rapids, aged 72. Mr. Bauer’s death occurred last evening and was due to infirmities of age. Mr. Bauer came to Manitowoc county with his parents from Germany when a lad of eight years and with exception of time spent in service of his country during the civil war, when he was a member of the Twenty Sixth Wisconsin regiment, had resided here all his life. He was injured in battle with his regiment and had felt the effects of his wound in late years. A widow and four children survive Mr. Bauer whose funeral will be held Saturday morning at Rapids. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 07, 1915, Page 1 *********** RAPIDS Reinhardt Bauer passed away at his home here Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, when death came to relieve him of his suffering. He was a sufferer for over a year. Mr. Bauer was an old soldier, aged 72 years. He leaves besides a widow to mourn his loss, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Anton Schmitz and Peter, Nickolas and John, all residing in the town of Rapids. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 11, 1915, Page 2
GEORG BILL From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. morning last week of 84-yr. old Geo. Bill of old age debility. The deceased, who was born in Germany in 1853, came to America and settled in St. Nazianz where he resided for many years. About a year ago he moved to Manitowoc to live with a son here. He is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Sat. morning from the St. Boniface Church.
ANTON BRANDL Anton Brandl, 84, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silverlake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brandl was born July 29, 1887, at Maplewood, Door County, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Weber Brandl. He married Margaret Bonnell Oct. 7, 1919, at Antigo. His wife preceded him in death May 6, 1965. He was a blacksmith by trade and was last employed by the McMullen and Pitz Construction Co. of Manitowoc. Mr. Brandl was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the St. Joseph Holy Name Society. Survivors include three sons, James of San Francisco, Gerald of Manitowoc and Howard of Trenton, N.J.; four daughters, Miss Virginia of West Allis, Miss Lorraine of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Germaine) Bauer of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson of Rt. 1, Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Magdalene Cullen and Miss Frances Brandl of Chicago and Sister M. Theothane of Bay Settlemen, DePere, 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
LORRAINE BRANDL Mrs. Kenneth Brandl, 41, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and a concelebrated funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Revs. Ronald Kirk and Charles Brooks will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetry. Mrs. Brandl, nee Lorraine Herrmann, was born March 8, 1929, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Awe Herrmann. She was married to Kenneth L. Brandl July 31, 1948, at St. Joseph Church, Silver Lake. The couple resided at Rt. 4, Manitowoc. Mrs. Brandl was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Joseph Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 15, 1971
MICHAEL BRUNNER ANOTHER CO. H BOY HAS MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE Michael Brunner, Who Volunteered With Local Company, Dies of Wounds Received in Battle Another name has been added to Manitowoc county’s roll of honor— soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice “over there,” messages received by relatives announcing the death of Michael Brunner from wounds received in action in France. Brunner left here a member of Company H a little over a year ago, having volunteered when the call for men to fill the ranks of the company was issued at the time war was declared. He was serving with the old command when wounded in the fighting on the western front, where the American troops are stationed. Messages telling of the death of Private Brunner were received by relatives, Mrs. Margaret Allie, 1013 Twenty first street, Two Rivers, and by a brother residing on route No.1 out of this city. Private Brunner is the seventh Manitowoc county boy who has given his life for his country in the fight for world democracy and is the third killed in action from this county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918
WILLIAM J. BRUNNER William J. Brunner, 53, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brunner was born Dec. 9, 1917, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Boyle Brunner. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He married Nina Smith Dec. 28, 1940, at Manitowoc. He had been employed as a school bus driver for the Thomas Larson Co. of Valders and also worked at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Brunner was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include his wife, three sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, David, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Jane Kaufman and Mrs. Orvil Stephani of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arland Matthias of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marie Welch of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and four grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1971
ANDREW BUSHMAN Andrew Bushman, 79, of 2302 Washington St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four days. Mr. Bushman was born June 20, 1883, at School Hill, son of the late John and Rosina Schnell Bushman. He married Clara Bonde Oct. 12, 1909, at Osman. The couple lived at School Hill for a time and then owned and operated a farm for 40 years in the Town of Newton. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1957. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Osman and a 50-year member of the Silver Lake Branch No. 298 Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Among survivors are his wife; four sons, Andrew Jr., of Manitowoc, Joseph of St. Nazianz, Raymond of Cleveland and Robert of Rt.1, Newton; seven daughters, Mrs. Arnold Holschbach of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Math Wagner of Rt. 1 Manitowoc, Mrs. Steven Wagner of Rt. 1 Valders, Mrs. Lydia Kohlbeck and Mrs. Robert Struss of Manitowoc, Mrs. Roland LeCompte of Salem, Ore., and Mrs. Richard Bogenschuetz of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Anna Diem of Anaheim, Calif.; 51 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, daughter, six brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1963
JOSEPH DEEHR NOTE: The obit of Joseph W. Deehr is in the obits of June 20, 1977, Page 14 BUT you can not read it all. The "left hand side" is not scanned. Can not see the year exactly when he was born. I can make out the following: Airman I/C Joseph W. Deehr, of 7317 Dutch Rd., Manitowoc, died of accidental drowning in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Funeral at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowc and at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Deehr was born June 30, ???? at Manitowoc, son of Joseph and Dorothy Fischer Deehr. Survivors are a brother and four sisters. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1977 P. 14 ******* (30 Jun 1957/Jun 1977/SSDI)
HEINRICH DEGENHART AND WIFE From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893: An elderly couple died on one day in Town Newton. On Sun. morning 78 yr. old Heinrich Degenhart died in Town Newton at the residence of his son-in-law Carl Zinkel after a long illness with consumption. That same evening about 11 o'clock his wife also died. She was 70 yrs. of age and died of grippe. The pair had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 30 May of this year. They leave 2 sons and 3 daughters, all married. The funerals took place yesterday at the cemetery at Silver Lake. (Note: I've found that when the obituary reads bur. at Silver Lake, this is the one it means)
MICHAEL DONAHOE Michael Donohoe 28th Wisconsin Infantry, Company I Born: 20 September 1848 in Ireland Enlisted: 21 September 1862 from East Troy, WI Mustered Out: 27 August 1863 for disability 1880 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 3: Mich Donohoe, 32, Engineer RR, b Ireland Mary A Donohoe, 30, Wife, Keeping house, b Wisconsin Chd: Maimee-3 b Alleton, WI, William-2 b New London, WI, Mina Laura-1 Manitowoc, WI ? 1910 Federal Census: WI, Outagamie Co, Kaukauna Ward 4: Michael Donohoe, Head, 61, marr 34 yrs, b IRE, Engineer/Locomotive Mary Donohoe, Wife, 54, Marr 34 years, b WI, 9 births/7living Chd: John H-25, Geneva-26, Harold L-23, Raymond-20 all b WI Dyer, William A, Son-in-law, 33, Widow, b WI, Clerk/Bank ? 1920 Federal Census: WI, Milwaukee Co, Wauwautosa Dist. 326, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: Michael Donohoe, Inmate, 74, Single, Immig 1848 Alien, b IRE, Fireman Died: 16 February 1886 Buried: St Joseph Cemetery, Alverno [Information from the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]
ELIZA DONOVAN BODY FORMER RESIDENT IS BURIED HERE Widow of Late Assemblyman R. Donovan Dies at Chicago The body of Mrs. R. Donovan, widow of the late Richard Donovan, former assemblyman from Manitowoc county and for years prominent in official circles of the county, was brought here from Chicago. ??? burial was had at Silver Lake today. Mrs. Donovan was the mother of Mr. J. Kouhout, of this city, and the body was taken to the Kouhout home near the hospital. Decedent was 79 years old and ???? her husband resided here for many years. Her death occurred at Chicago Friday night. Relatives from Chicago, Milwaukee and ??? ??? accompanied the remains here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 28, 1916 P.5
RICHARD DONOVAN From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: Richard Donovan, a blind man who lives five miles from here on Calumet Road, recently had the misfortune to fall into an open trapdoor in the cellar of his home and was injured so severely that there is fear for his life. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1909: Richard Donovan, old and well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, who has been blind for 30 years, had the misfortune Thursday last week of falling down the cellar steps and breaking his neck. Death followed soon after. Donovan was 85 years old and leaves his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. ********* “Richard Donovan Of Manitowoc, Wis. Died December Sixteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Nine. Aged Eighty-Five Years Seven Month, and Ten Days. Mr. Donovan is survived by an aged wife and ten children, who mourn the loss of the one they dearly loved. Mr. Donovan was a Volunteer of two Wars. During the Mexican War, he sailed under Captain Armstrong, on board the Frigate, “Savannah,” of the Pacific Squadron. After the close of the Mexican War he went to the gold fields of California, and after a stay of short duration in the gold mines, went back to Bantford, Canada, and on the 25th day of November, 1863, he married Eliza Jane McLain, who had been his companion in school days. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan then came back to the United States and purchased a quarter section of land in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, where they lived happily together for fifty-six years, with the exception of a few sad years, such as those of the Civil War, when Mr. Donovan answered to the call of our much loved and martyred President Lincoln, and enlisted in Company F., 36th Wisconsin Volunteers, and once more took up arms to defend the flag he so dearly loved. After the close of the Civil War, Mr. Donovan was twice chosen as Representative and sent to Madison, Wisconsin, the State Capitol, to represent the people of his district. After his second term, it is sad to say, he became afflicted with total blindness, and was obliged to retire from public life and domesticate himself to private life on the farm. Mr. Donovan was a lover of justice and of good government. He believed in the preservation of peace in time of peace, and he believed in the protection of the Flag and of this great Nation in time of war. He was a sociable entertainer, a loving husband, a tender father and a friendly neighbor. The praise of God was ever on his tongue, and he was often heard to say “God’s will be done.” Just six years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Donovan celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Friends and relatives gathered from both far and near to extend their heartiest congratulations to the aged couple. Again many of the same friends and relatives gathered at Mr. Donovan’s home, but this time with sad countenances, to pay their last respects to their aged parent and dead soldier. Mr. Donovan’s place of interment is at St. Joseph Cemetery, at Alverno, Wisconsin.” B T. D. (From the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable)
INFANT EISNER The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eisner, of Alverno, died yesterday and will be buried at Silver Lake to-morrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 18, 1899 P.4 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899: Death Fri. of a little daughter of John Eisner in Alverno. The funeral was held Sun.
JOHN EISNER Complications setting in after a fall in which he fractured a bone in his arm caused the death last night of John, Eisner, 83, at the Holy Family hospital, Mr. Eisner had been a patient at the hospital for four weeks. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jackels officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake cemetery. The body will lie in state from 6 o'clock this evening until the hour of the funeral, at the funeral home. The Christian Mothers and Holy Name societies of St. Paul's church will meet at the funeral home at 7 o'clock this evening to recite the rosary. Mr. Eisner was born April 25, 1856, on the farm at Alverno now operated by his son, Edward. He lived on the farm until 1918 when he moved to the city to make his home with his daughters. Sixty years ago Mr. Eisner married Johanna Steder and she died in 1912. Survivors are one son, Edward on the homestead farm, five daughters, Mrs. Reinhardt Hablewitz of Manitowoc route 2, Mrs. Harvey Backus and Mrs. Amanda Paul of this city, Mrs. Henry Bogenschutz of Appleton and Mrs. William Waniger of Manitowoc route 4, 30 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 14, 1939 P. 2
MARGARETHA EISNER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891: Death of 67 yr. old Mrs. Margaretha Eisner on Sun. in the home of her son John Eisner in Town Manitowoc Rapids. She was the widow of John Eisner, who died in Dec. of last year. She had been ill for quite a while and the flu hastened her death.. The burial took place Tues. morning at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
ANTON FESSLER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 17-yr. old Anton Fessler died of a stroke New Year's Day in his mother's residence at Silver Lake. In addition to his mother he is survived by several sisters. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
ANTON FESSLER (d. 1915) BROTHER OF FOUNDER OF CONVENT DEAD Anton Fessler a Resident Here for 55 Years Anton Fessler, a pioneer resident of the county and a brother of the man who founded Silver Lake convent being with two other brothers in the priesthood, died at his home at Silver Lake last night at the advanced age of 73 years. A widow and nine children survive. The funeral will be held at Silver Lake Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Fessler was a native of Germany and came to Manitowoc as a young man of 18 and had made his home here ever since. He was well known. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 21, 1915, Page 4
ANTON FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1901: Death Thurs. morning last week of Anton Fischer, well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, from a stroke which he suffered the morning before. He was born in Bavaria in 1832 and has been a resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids since 1854. He is survived by his widow and 10 children. The burial had been set for Fri. morning but on that very day his 18-yr. old daughter Franziska followed her father in death. The young lady was a victim of consumption. Both bodies were carried to their last rest on Sat. in the Alverno Cemetery.
CLARENCE FISCHER Clarence J. Fischer, 65, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Stanislous Joppe, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in the church cemetry. Mr. Fischer was born Oct. 14, 1910, in Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Milthilda Neuser Fischer. He married Hildegard Braun May 24, 1939, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He owned and operated the home farm on Rt. 4, Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights Council 298 of Silver Lake. Survivors include his wife, two sons; a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Aaron and Elmer, and two sisters, Mrs. Gerhard Sickinger and Mrs. Wilbert Gresl, of Manitowoc and four grandsons. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by members of Holy Name Society, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1976 P. 17 ******** (Clarence Fischer/b. 14 October 1910/d. June 1976/SSDI)
THRESIA FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907: Mrs. Therese Fischer here died last week following a stroke. Mrs. Fischer, who formerly lived in Town Newton but who moved to Manitowoc following the death of her husband, had suffered another stroke about a year ago from which she recovered. Week before last she had another stroke from which she died last week. She is survived by an adopted daughter. The funeral was held Friday morning from St. Boniface Church.
MRS. JOSEPH FROST From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death a few days ago in Town Newton, of Mrs. Joseph Frost (nee Leverenz), shortly after giving birth to a child. That child followed its mother in death after a few hours, and the bodies of both were buried Sat. in the cemetery in Silver Lake.
NORBERT GLOMSKI From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Sat. of the 4-yr. old son of farmer Glomsky there. The burial was held Tues.
RAYMOND C. HALLISY SILVER LAKE MAN SHOT BY OWN GUN AT CONVENT TODAY GUN ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED AND R.C. HALLISEY(sic) MORTALLY INJURED. DIES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. NO INQUEST HELD R.C. Hallisey, engineer at the Silver Lake convent for years and well known in this city, was killed early today in the boiler rooms at the convent when he was shot by his own gun, the weapon having been accidentally discharged. Mr. Hallisey was shot in the abdomen and expired in a few seconds. No inquest was held. Mr. Hallisey had been hunting on the lake early this morning and had returned to the convent to look after his boilers and had placed the gun on the guard rail which runs about the engine, in working about the engine Hallisey jarred the gun and the trigger caught as the weapon fell, exploding it. The shot struck Hallisey in the abdomen and plowed its way into the vitals. The injured man rushed from the boiler room to summon aid but had proceeded but a few feet outside the door when he fell to the ground and expired. The family occupies quarters on the grounds and one of the children, who had seen Hallisey rush from the building and fall, gave the alarm and Mrs. Hallisey rushed to the aid of her husband only to find that he was dead. Mr. Hallisey was 42 years of age and is survived by a widow and six children. He had been employed as engineer at the convent for a number of years. Coroner Falge and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Engelbrecht visited the scene when reports reached the city of the tragedy but no inquest was deemed necessary. Mr. Hallisey was a member of the local aerie of the Eagles. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 21, 1915, Page 1 ********* Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Scholey of Kenosha are here to attend the funeral of the late R.C. Hallisey, victim of an accident at Silver Lake. Mr. Hallisey was a nephew of Mrs. Scholey, whose husband is a mayor of Kenosha. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hallisey and daughters, Mrs. Geo. Royer and Miss Elsie Hallisey of Coshocton, O., and son, Bernard Hallisey, of Chicago, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of Raymond C. Hallisey, who met accidental death at Silver Lake Tuesday morning. The former two are the parents of the deceased. Mrs. Barbara Degenhardt of Chicago and Mrs. Josephine Miller and Mrs. M. Scholey of Kenosha, aunts of the unfortunate man have also arrived. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 23, 1915, Page 3 ********* The funeral of the late R.C. Hallisey, victim of an accident at Silver Lake convent, was held yesterday and was attended by a large gathering of friends. A delegation of Eagles from Manitowoc aerie, with which he was affiliated, attended. Four priests were present to assist in the services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 8
BENNIE HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1897: Death Tues. of the 1-yr. old son of Michael Heinzen in Manitowoc Rapids. Burial was this morning at Silver Lake.
JOHAN ANTON HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892: Death on Sat. a.m. in Town Manitowoc Rapids, of Anton Heinzen in the home of his son. The deceased died of TB and reached the age of 66 yrs. 7 mos. He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral took place Mon. at the Silver Sea Cemetery. (Note: Silver Lake Cemetery)
JOHN HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1892: Death on Sun., 26 June in Two Manitowoc Rapids of the 6 yr. old son of Mr. Michael Heinzen. The deceased, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage, was laid to rest Tues. in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOHN JOSEPH HEINZEN John Joseph (baby -May 30, 1904-May 31, 1904 son of Anton Heinzen and Cecelia Schuler [Anton and Cecelia married June 20, 1893 at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecelia born Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -died from "gactre" [?]) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
LOUIS F. HEINZEN Louis Heinzen, 39, of route 4, Manitowoc died early today at the Holy Family hospital. Last Wednesday Mr. Heinzen was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while working in the garage of his home. He was making car repairs and failed to shut off the motor. An ambulance was called and he was moved to the hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m., from the home in Manitowoc Rapids and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake, the Rev. M.J. Windt, O. Praem, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Heinzen, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Heinzen, was born in Meeme in 1900. In 1932 he married Miss Leona Anhalt. For the past seven years he had been employed at the condensary of the White House Milk company in this city. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, (private); mother, Mrs. Anton Heinzen, of route 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward and Norbert, of route 1, Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz, Mrs. Joseph Zima and Helen, all of this city, Loretta, of Chicago, Mrs. Clarence Klingeisen, of route 4, Manitowoc. The body was moved to the Heinzen home this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1939 P.2 ******** Louis (April 26, 1900-May 15, 1939 husband of Leona nee Anhalt [married Oct. 19, 1932 at St. Gregory] -son of Anton Heinzen and Cecellia Schuler [Anton and Cecellia married June 20, 1893 at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecellia born Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -both buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -sterilizer for 7 years at White House Milk died from "carbon monoxide poisoning [May 10, 1939] and hypostatic pneumonia [May 15, 1939]") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
MICHAEL HEINZEN SILVER LAKE PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY Michael Heinzen, life long resident of the county, died yesterday afternoon at the homestead where he was born at Silver Lake, the demise being due to heart failure. The funeral will be held Friday morning with services at the Catholic church at Silver Lake at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Herman officiating. Mr. Heinzen was born September 29, 1861 and would have been sixty-four at his next birthday. He was married June 17, 1884 to Miss Anne Neuser, the widow who with one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mueller, survives him. Four sons preceded him in death. One brother, Jacob Heinzen of this county and a sister, Mrs. Peter Conrad of Sheboygan and six granchildren also survive him. Mr. Heinzen was a member of the Holy Name society. For a number of years now he has lived a retired life, having suffered a stroke five years ago. With his wife he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter on the old homestead. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 9, 1925 P. 2
THEODORE HEINZEN FORMER MEEME MAN PASSES AWAY IN CITY Theodore Heinzen, aged 30, died yesterday morning at the Holy Family hospital after having undergone an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was born in the town of Meeme, August 5, 1895, to take up residence on South Tenth street, at which time he was married to Miss Agnes Neumeyer, who with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Anton Heinzen, three brothers, Louis of Pulaski and Edward and Norbert at home, five sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz of the city, Rose and Loretta of Chicago and Helen and Irene at home, survive. He has been actively at work up to the time of his illness, having been employed in the rolling mills in this city. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name society. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the home of his parents on Route 4 at nine o'clock and at 10 from St. Joseph's church at Silver Lake, the Rev. Father Rogers officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1925 P. 1
WILHELM HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death in Manitowoc Rapids last week from heart trouble of 14-yr. old Wilhelm Heinzen, son of Michael Heinzen. The boy had been stricken by a severe attack of diphtheria a short while ago. The funeral was held Fri. at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
WANDA KODET MRS. KODET, 40, DIES, HOSPITAL Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At St. Boniface Mrs. Wanda Kodet, 40, wife of Joseph Kodet, 1116 South 18th street, died at 6:10 a.m., today at Holy Family hospital. She was ill four months. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be removed to the residence late Saturday. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Harry Schueller will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery at Silver Lake. Mrs. Kodet was born in the town of Newton July 2, 1892, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski. She was married to Joseph Kodet at Silver Lake Oct. 24, 1910. They resided on a farm at Alverno up to 11 years ago when they moved to this city. She is survived by the widower, four daughters, Alice, Josephine, Bernadine and Betty Jane, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski of Newton, and one brother, Charles of Newton. Mrs. Kodet was a member of St. Boniface society. Unknown Paper Friday, March 31, 1933 on the top
CATHERINE KLINGEISEN ILLNESS OF WEEK FATAL TO COUNTY WOMAN Ill for a week with complications and illnesses attendent upon advancing age early this morning caused the death of Mrs. Catherine Klingeisen, widow of Frank Klingeisen, at the home of her son, William, Manitowoc Route 4. Mrs. Klingeisen had been a resident of Manitowoc county for 24 years and was 77 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Klingeisen was born in Germany on December 21, 1851 and in January of 1875 married her late husband. The family came to the United States and Manitowoc county 24 years ago and lived here since, Mr. Klingeisen dying three years ago. She is survived by nine children all living in Manitowoc county, and a number of brothers and sisters. Her children are Mrs. Joseph Fischer and Mrs. Walter Meyer, Manitowoc Route 4, Mrs. George Zipperer, Whitelaw, Mrs. Mike Fischer, Silver Lake and Miss Mary at home, four sons, George, Reinhardt and William of Manitowoc Route 4 and Frank of Cato. Two brothers, Frank and George Malland of Manitowoc Route 4 and several brothers living outside of the county, four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kaufman, Marinette,and Mrs. Theresa Mailand, in California, one sister in Brazil and one in Germany as well as 26 grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Klingeisen was primarily interested in her home and church, her only organization affiliation being with the Christian Mothers of the St. Joseph church at Silver Lake. Funeral services will be from the home at 9 o'clock and from the St. Joseph church at Silver Lake at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning with Father Herman Roger officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2
HEINRICH KLINGEISEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death of the 7-day old child of F. Klingeisen on Tues. in Town Manitowoc Rapids, of convulsions. The little body was buried today in the cemetery in Silver Lake.
ROSELIA KLINGEISEN TASCHNER Mrs. Roselia Taschner, 72, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at her home after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Taschner, nee Roselia Bukosky, was born Oct. 3, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Krezek(sic) Bukosky. She lived in Manitowoc County her entire life. She was married to George Klingeisen, who preceded her in death in 1948. She then married Max A. Taschner, who died in 1958. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the parish. Surviving are a brother, Arthur of Cornell, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Nicholas Waligoski of South Dakota, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the parish and society Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 19, 1964 P.15
AGNES KOCHAN Heart trouble was the cause of the death of Miss Agnes Kochen(sic) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kochan, residents at Rapids, who died shortly after 7 o'clock Thursday night at her home at the young age of 15 years. Miss Kochan had suffered patiently until the end and death came as a relief. Physisians (sic) say her heart became affected as a result of poisoning which she contracted three years ago. Since then the deceased had never regained her normal health. Besides her parents three brothers and three sisters suvive. They are: Joseph, John and Peter Jr., and Marie, Elizabeth and Rosalie. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Monday from St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake and burial will be at that village. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1912 P.4
CATHERINE KOCHAN HEART ATTACK CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH AT RAPIDS, Mrs. Kochan Stricken Early Today and Dies Within Few Minutes, Was Well Known Resident of Co. Death came to Mrs. Peter Kochin suddenly at her home at Rapids early this morning, an attack of heart failure ending her life while she conversed with her husband and was in apparent good health. Mrs. Kochan had been in poor health for some time past, suffering from affection of the heart, but her condition had not been considered alarming. The family arose as usual early this morning and Mr. and Mrs. Kochan were in conversation when suddenly the attack seized her, she breathed heavily and in a few seconds had passed beyond earthly aid. News of the death of Mrs. Kochan was a great shock to a large circle of friends. Born on June 11, 1860, Mrs. Kochan was 58 years of age at her death. She had resided at Rapids for many years and was widely known in that section and in this city. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and three sons. One son, John Kochan, has been at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga., but has just left there, probably to embark for overseas and messages informing him of his mother’s death cannot be delivered and he will probably not learn of his loss until he arrives across the sea. The funeral of Mrs. Kochan will be held on Saturday at 9:30 o’clock from St. Joseph’s church at Silver Lake. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 18, 1918
CHRISTOPH KUBATZKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902: Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. from stomach cancer of Christian Kubatsky. The deceased, who reached the age of 62, came from Germany in 1868 and settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids where he has lived ever since. Just a few months ago he lost a son in a railroad accident. He is survived by his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
FRANZ LEITERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901: Death Tues. in Manitowoc Rapids of consumption of 58-yr. old Frank Leidermann. He leaves a widow and 9 children. The funeral will be held this morning in Alverno.
THERESIA MAURER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903: Death from asthma in Town Newton on Tues. of 76-yr. old Mrs. Theresa Maurer. She is survived by 5 children and 2 brothers – Pastor Carl and Anton Fessler. The funeral will take place early tomorrow at the cemetery in Silver Lake.
FRANK J. MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899: After a 9 year illness, 20 yr. old Frank Mueller died Fri. in Town Newton. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
MARIA (nee ZINGSHEIM) MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903: Sudden death Sun. morning of Mrs. Albert Mueller in Newton. Mrs. Mueller, who enjoyed good health, attended a private dance with other neighbors Sat. evening in Detgen’s Hall in Town Newton. Everyone enjoyed himself and Mrs. Mueller was one of the happiest of all. The supper was served around midnight after which the attendees returned to the dance floor, and a neighbor began to dance with her. She danced until that set was over and then sat down, but suddenly turned white and sank unconscious from her chair to the floor. A doctor was called, but when he arrived all he could do was confirm that Mrs. Mueller had died from a heart attack. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. H. Zingsheim here and was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1854. In addition her husband she is survived by 4 daughters and a son. The funeral was Tues. morning at Silver Lake.
DAUGHTER OF WOLFGANG NEUMEYER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897: Death Tues. of the 9-yr. old daughter of Wolfgang Neumeyer in Alverno, of a brain illness. The funeral will take place Fri. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOHANN NEUSER John Neuser/b. 11 Nov. 1832, Germany/d. 14 Mar. 1899/age 66 yrs. 4 mos. 3 da./ cause: enlargement of the stomach, Dr. unable to explain why parents: Mr. Neuser, born Germany and Agnes Neuser, born Germany spouse: Mary Ann Neuser/co. death index v.6, p.145 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899: Death Wed. morning of John Neuser of Manitowoc Rapids of stomach cancer at the age of 66-yrs. 7-mos. and 14 days. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and 9 daughters. The funeral will take place Fri. morning at Silver Lake. He was born in Westphalia and has lived the last 40 years in Manitowoc Rapids. ******* John Neuser, for many years a resident of the county, died at his home in Manitowoc Rapids, early yesterday morning. He has been ill for some time, suffering from stomach trouble. Deceased was born in Prussia, Oct. 12, 1832 and came to this country when he was ten years of age. In 1859 he purchased a farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and has since resided there. A wife, two sons and nine daughters survive him. Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1899 P.2
MARIA NEUSER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907: Death Thursday last week of 61-year old Mrs. Mary Neuser who has been a resident of our county for over 40 years… The funeral was held Saturday
SON OF JOHN PORTEN From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1899: Death Fri. of an 8-mo. old son of John Porten in Manitowoc Rapids. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon in the cemetery at Silver Lakes. ******* An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Porten, of the Rapids, died yesterday morning. The child was eight months old and had never been healthy. The funeral services will be held at Alverno to-morrow at 2 P.M. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 1, 1899
FRANCES REISER Mrs. William Reiser, 67, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Because this is Holy Week, the funeral Mass will be read at a later date. The former Frances Becker was born in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, June 8, 1892, daughter of the late Reinert and Agnes Mueller Becker. She was married at Kiel Sept. 3, 1912, and the couple lived at St. Cloud, Wis., and New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc four years ago. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church. Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bomlader of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn) Tompkins of Appleton and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Stetsonville, Wis.; a son, Paul of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Anthony of Elkhart Lake and Raymond of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ella Schmahl of Elkhart Lake, 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Anthony, died in October of 1941. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1960 P. 11
WILLIAM J. REISER Services for William J. Reiser, 88, a resident of Park Lawn Home in Manitowoc who died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, pastor, will celebrate the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. A parish vigil also will be held at 8 p.m. The son of the late Ferdinand and Catharina Miller Reiser was born on June 27, 1882 in Hilbert. He married the former Francis Becker at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, on Sept. 3, 1912. They lived in St. Cloud and New Holstein before moving to Park Lawn Home in 1956. Mrs. Reiser died on April 13, 1960. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish and of its Holy Name Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bonlander of R. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Sheboygan; a son, Paul of R. 4, Manitowoc, 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death. ******** William J. Reiser, 88, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reiser was born June 27, 1882, at Hilbert, son of the late Ferdinand and Catherina Miller Reiser. He married Frances Becker Sept. 3, 1912, at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple had resided at St. Cloud and at New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc in 1956. His wife preceded him in death April 13, 1960. Mr. Reiser was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include a son, Paul, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bonlander of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Sheboygan; 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the Holy Name Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1971 ********* (27 Jun 1883/Jan 1971/SSDI/NOTE: b. year doesn't match obit or stone)
BERNARD ROEMER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1887: Death of 68-year old Bernard Roemer on Sun., 04 Dec. at 5pm in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased was born 18 Nov. 1819 in Kröv, Bezirk Trier, Rheinpreussen. In 1847 he immigrated to America and lived three years in Philadelphia, coming to Wisconsin in 1850 and establishing himself in the following year in Manitowoc Rapids. He served 10 years as Town Clerk. His wife preceded him in death eight years ago. Five children (2 sons and 3 daughters) mourn his death. The funeral procession will take place Fri. morning at 9am in the Catholic Church in Manitowoc, and then burial in the Silver Lake Cemetery.
ANTON SATORI Anton Satori, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday noon at home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, Manitowoc County, the Rev. Daniel F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Satori was born Nov. 10, 1877, at Lugo, Italy. He married Margaret Zanon in 1912 in Italy and they came to the United States in 1914, settling at Rockwood, Manitowoc County. He was employed at the lime kilns there, working for the company now known as the Rockwell Lime Co. He later was employed in a similar job at Valders, where he moved in 1916. He retired and went to live on his son John's farm in 1932 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County. His wife preceded him in death in 1948. Survivors include two sons, John and Anton Jr., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; several brothers in Italy, 11 grandchildren and three great grand- children. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 05, 1961 page 19
ANN SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: Death last week in Town Manitowoc Rapids of 72-year old Mrs. James Savage. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 3 sons.
HUGH SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893: Death of 82 yr. old H. Savage early on 23 May in Town Manitowoc Rapids. He was buried Sat. afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery at Silver Lake. ******** Hugh Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Thursday May 25, 1893. He was born in Newrie, County Louth, Ireland and was one of the early settlers of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Savage was one of Nature's noblemen in the true sense of the word. He was kind, considerate and always inclined to do what he thought right. He was a man of deep convictions, but tolerant toward others. He reached a green old age and his face in its frame of gray hair showed that a pure and honest life had been led. Manitowoc Pilot May 18, 1893
WILLIAM SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: Death yesterday morning of 35-yr. old William Savage, son of Manitowoc Rapids resident James Savage, of consumption. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Silver Lake. (Note: according to tombstone, he was 30 yrs.)
GERTRUDE SCHEIDT From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Sat. of 78 yr. old Mrs. Gertrude Scheidt of dropsy. Burial was Tues. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOSEPH SCHETLER From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897: Death Sun. morning in the old people's home of Silver Lake of Joseph Schetler of dropsy. The burial took place Tues. at the cemetery in Silver Lake.
BARBARA SCHETTL From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: Death in Town Newton on Saturday morning of Mrs. Barbara Schettel at the advanced age of 87. Mrs. Schettel was born in Bavaria and came to America with her husband in 1859, settling in Town Newton where she has lived ever since. She is survived by a son, Joseph Schettel, with whom she had been living during the last years of her life. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church at Silver Lake.
MARTIN SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1909: Yet another of our county’s old pioneers has gone to where there is no return. Martin Schmidt, well known throughout the county as a highly respected man, closed his tired eyes in the last long sleep about 12 noon on Saturday. He reached the extraordinary age of 90 years 9 months 9 days, having been born in 1819 in the Rhine Kreis in the Kingdom of Bavaria and came to America when he was 24 years old, settling in Buffalo, New York. There he married Miss Anna Nagel and in the early 50’s traveled to the great Northwest, arriving in Manitowoc in 1852 when it was still a wilderness. Eventually he settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids. His wife died in 1853, and in 1858 he married again, his second wife preceding him in death in 1895. Among his surviving children are: Alex P. Schmidt of West De Pere, Mrs. Royal Sniffin of Manitowoc, Ludwig and George in Winton, Minnesota, Mrs. Theresa Sours in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Sister Ludwinia in St. Francis Cloister, and Miss Carrie Schmidt, who has been keeping house for her father for the last 14 years. Mr. Schmidt interested himself in a variety of fields and his fellow citizens trusted him with various offices in Town Manitowoc Rapids. For 20 years he served as Postmaster for Alverno, a position he held until January 1 this year. His funeral was Tuesday morning from the Catholic Church in Alverno.
MATHILDA SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1905: A 3-yr. old little daughter of Anton Schmidt, who lives near Silver Lake, died recently. (Note: The date and age match the obit.)
EMMA SPAETH Mrs. Henry Spaeth, 74 lifelong resident of the county, died early today at her farm home in the town of Cato, operated by her son, Henry. She had been ill a year. Funeral services will be held Turedsay at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Josephs Catholic church at Silver Lake, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Spaeth, nee Emma Ebert, was born in Cato in 1866 and in 1888 was married to Henry Spaeth. They located on a farm in Newton. Mr. Spaeth died 10 years ago. For the past three years she has resided in Cato. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Wimmer of route 1, Manitowoc; son, Henry, of Cato; two brothers, Jacob Ebert of Franklin, Joseph Ebert of Marshfield; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, who will meet at the funeral home Monday nght at 8 o'clock to recite the rosary. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 19, 1941 P.4
ANNA SPATH From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Death of Mrs. Joseph Späth in Town Newton on Sun. following a 1-yr. illness with dropsy. The deceased, who reached the advanced age of 83, was born in Bavaria but spent the last 50 yrs. or so in this country. She leaves her husband, a daughter and 4 sons. The funeral was held yesterday in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
THOMAS STAUBER Dies at age of 94 Joseph Stauber, a pioneer settler of the county, died at his home on the river road Saturday at the advanced age of 94. The funeral will be held at Silver Lake tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 17, 1917, Page 1 (Note: His name could be Joseph Thomas or Thomas Joseph. Apparently he was known as Joseph.)
FRANK VOGEL Death claimed Frank Vogel, a well known young man of the city at his home on Clark street Wednesday. For several weeks past he has been suffering from lung fever and although the best of care was given and skilled physicians attended him all efforts were unavailing and he closed his eyes in dreamless sleep. Deceased was born at Cato 37 years ago and has been a resident of the city several years. He was an employe at the Seating company. A wife and three children survive. The funeral will be held Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 8, 1900 P.1 (Note: This appears to be the correct Frank Vogel despite the discrepancy in the year of death)
FRANCESCA WANIGER DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT Services For Mrs. Waniger, 96, To Be Held Saturday Mrs. Francesca Waniger, 96, a resident of the county for 75 years, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Vogel, 2106 Clark street. She has made her home with Mrs. Vogel for two years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 O'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born In Germany Mrs. Waniger, whose maiden name was Francesca Schumberger, was born in Germany in 1840 and was married there to Joseph Waniger. The latter came to this country in 1861 and located on the Tannery road near Two Rivers. Mrs. Waniger joined him shortly and after a time they purchased a farm at Manitowoc Rapids which they operated for years. Mr. Waniger died in 1899 and Mrs. Waniger continued to make her home on the homestead until two years ago when she came to this city. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Vogel, city; a son, Joseph, Route 4, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Waniger was a member of the St. Ann's Christian Mothers of Silver Lake. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home. Wednesday, March 31, 1937
ALBERT ZIPPERER Albert Zipperer, 70, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for a week. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zipperer was born Aug. 5, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Frank and Julie Grall Zipperer. A world (sic) War I Army veteran, he married the former Elsie Hastreiter Oct. 14, 1919 at Whitelaw. The couple owned and operated a farm in the rural Kewaunee area for 25 years. He also trucked milk from the Kewaunee area to Whitehouse Milk Co., Manitowoc, for 20 years. The couple moved to Rt. 1, Manitowoc, in 1945, when he became employed as a carpenter for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1960. Mr. Zipperer was a member of the Holy Name Society and Carpenters Local 849. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Orville (Margaret) Keup, of Green Bay, Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Schmoock, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Elmer (Lorraine) Kinstetter, of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Melvin (Delores) Shimon, of Cato; seven brothers, Frank and Louis, of Whitelaw, Joseph, of Plymouth, Richard, of Branch, Clemens of Sheboygan and George and Wilbert, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ed Burish, of Reedsville; 33 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Septembeer 11, 1967 P.10