MARGARET HEINRICHS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892: Death on Thurs. of last week of Mrs. John Heinrichs in Manitowoc Rapids of dropsy. She reached the age of 54 yrs. and is survived by her husband and 8 children. Burial was Sat. in the Manitowoc Rapids Cemetery
MARIA KATHARINA HEINRICHS Name: Heinrichs, Maria Katharina D.: 4/15/1877 B.: 5/12/1805 Reg. D.: 6/19/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Mtw. Rpds Cem.: Cath. Graveyard Mtw. Rpds Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr. Spouse: Charles Heinriches F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.224
EDWARD JANVEIRE Name: Janviere, Eduard D.: 12/14/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 2/8/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 15 Mo. B.P.: Canada D.P.: Mtw. Rpds. Cem.: M. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Noever Spouse: F.: Nicolaus Janviere M.: Coelestica Janviere Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.254
CATHERINE KLEIN Name: Klein, Catharina D.: 12/22/1854 B.: Reg. D.: 7/30/1855 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Crow (Croev?) D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Peter Klein M.: Anna Maria Klein Cause of Death: Consumpt. Add Info.: Unmarried Pg. #: v.1 p.1
JOHANN LAMBRIES Name: Lambries, Johann D.: 2/21/1879 B.: 3/24/1878 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. D.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. Cem.: St. Mary's Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Bodely Defect (Sic) Pg. #: v.1 p.309
KATHARINE LAMBRIES Name: Lambries, Katharine D.: 4/14/1879 B.: 6/26/1871 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. D.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. Cem.: St. Mary's Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, C. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Diphteritiss (Sic) Pg. #: v.1 p.309
MICHAEL LAMBRIES Name: Lambries, Michael D.: 4/29/1879 B.: 2/14/1874 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rapids D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: R. C. Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, C. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.308
LYDIA LENNEVILLE (This is the cemetery Francis Lenneville is in, so here is where I'm putting the entry for Mrs. Francis Lenneville.) From the Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1857: Died: At the Branch Mills, Manitowoc County on Tuesday, the 24th inst. Mrs. Lydia Lenneville, wife of Francis Lenneville, aged 56 years. Mrs. Lenneville was born at Oxford, Chenango county, N.Y., and was a niece of Gen. Hovey, the founder of that town. Many of her relatives, occupying respectable and influential positions, still reside there. She became a resident of this County long before its organization, and was the authoress of some very interesting reminiscences published several years ago in the Green Bay Advocate. For some years past she was in feeble health, and the disease which finally consumed her, made sure and fatal progress. She was an intelligent and agreeable lady, esteemed for he kind and estimable qualities, and the loss to her family and friends is severe beyond description.
KATHARINA MERTEN Name: Merten, Katharina D.: 11/5/1878 B.: 9/8/1817 Reg. D.: 12/31/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Biegenbach (Prussia-On-Rhine)Germ. D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: Mtwc. Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Noever Spouse: John Merten F.: Adam Specht M.: Susana Specht Cause of Death: Old Age Pg. #: v.1 p.292
MARY NUHS From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Sun. afternoon, after a long illness with consumption, of Mrs. Mary Nuhs, wife of Henry Nuhs in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased, who reached the age of 38-1/2, leaves her sorrowing husband with 4 children. The burial took place Tues. morning in the Catholic Cemetery in Rapids.
HENRY POH (Wooden Cross) (The following obituaries were sent in by a family researcher, see contributors page) 15 April 1875 Delavan Republican Somnambulism. This was put in fearful practice Monday evening last by one of the mute lads, a pupil at the Deaf and Dumb Institute, at Delavan, by the name of Henry Poh. He is a bright strong young man of sixteen years, and his sleep walking heretofore has attracted no special attention. But on the evening mentioned, he had stated that he could take such a leap as he afterwards took. Sometime between the hours of eleven and twelve he arose from his bed in the upper dormitory of the west wing of the building, climbed through a small window to the roof of the building that joins the west (T) to the main building, a hight [sic] of some forty feet, from here he either walked off or jumped off the north side to the ground, alighting on a sidewalks breaking the boards in several places, apparently where his feet, knees and head struck the boards of the walk. Then he picked himself up, went round the building to the front door where he was soon found by Edgar Fiske, the night watchman. He presented a horrible appearance, but was taken care of, when it was found that no bones were broken, but his feet, knees, left elbow, and head were bruised. He says it did not hurt him much and will soon be about as usual. In examining the sidewalk, hair was found in one place, thus showing how narrow was the escape. The boards giving way under his feet, elbow and head, eased the concussion as he struck, but if he had alighted a few inches north or south of where he did upon the support of the walk, the result must have been fatal. Later. Reports show the young man was hurt more seriously than apparent at first, and now lies in critical condition. He is receiving the kindest of care and attention, and hopes of his recovery is strongly entertained by the attending physician. ************* 22 April 1875 Delavan Republican Death of Henry Poh, the Mute. Last Monday morning, Henry Poh, the mute lad who leaped from the roof of the institute building, died. His sister came Saturday night from Manitowoc, where his parents live, and was with him during the Sabbath. This was his third term at the institute, and he was considered one of the most promising pupils of his class. For a few days previous to his fatal leap, he had been somewhat unwell, but after a few days in the hospital, he came out apparently better, and went to the table and to his bed with the other pupils. There appeared to be nothing unusual in his manner, except that he spoke of the heat, and was a little restless. From his sister it was learned that he had been troubled with night walking while younger and at home. It is most probable that after getting upon the roof, he either leaped or slid off, as he struck some twenty feet from the building. He was undoubtedly asleep when he spring. He was a young man of remarkable fortitude. He was cheerful and considerate to the last, and very desirous not to be attended to the discomfort of others. Picking up the Delavan Paper of last week, he found his name and scanned the article, and said the editor had made a mistake in spelling "climbed". He talked of dying calmly, and said he was prepared to die. Just before his few last breaths, he threw up hands to his weeping attendants and friends, saying hastily in signs and repeating it two or three times, "Don't be sorry for me, it is all right." He seemed to have a view of the other world and his spirit was going where the deaf hear, and can sing the praises of Him who "ruleth all things well." Monday afternoon his sister departed with his remains for home. She was attended to the depot by the pupils and the officers of the institute in procession. This sad accident and death has cast a gloom over the pupils of the Institute, as Henry Poh was one whom they both loved and respected. **************** April 1875 Milwaukee Sentinel Henry Poh, the mute who leaped from the roof of the Delavan asylum, died Monday. *************** 24 April 1875 Walworth County Liberal About the County. Delavan. A sad accident resulting in death has occurred at the Deaf & Dumb Institute. A young man, a pupil of seventeen years of age, got up in his sleep and climbed to the roof, from whence he walked off, and fell a distance of forty or fifty feet. Reports at first indicated that he was not seriously hurt. But Monday morning he died, after nearly a week had elapsed from the time of his fall. His name was Henry Poh and his relatives live at Manitowoc Rapids. His sister came and took his corpse home Monday afternoon. The institute turned out in procession to the depot to see the deceased and his sister off. They presented quite an imposing appearance. ********** 29 April 1875 Delavan Free Press ...The deaf and dumb institute, and the "Dummies," as they are affectionately termed, are always lions of Delavan mute lions of course. But a short time [ago] one of the poor unfortunates, in a fit of somnambulism, walked off the roof of the building in the night, receiving injuries from which he died in a few days. ********** 1875 Annual Report of the Institute for Education of the Deaf and Dumb Superintendent's Report. The two cases of death, mentioned in the physician's report, deserve a passing notice. That of Henry Poh, son of Peter Poh, of Manitowoc, occurred April 19, 1875, from the effects of a fall in somnambulism. The school-record shows him to have been the second pupil in the fifth grade in point of scholarship; and he is spoken of in the highest terms by all as a boy of unusual intelligence and amiability. He was about fifteen years of age, and in his third year in school.
KATHARINA ROEMER Name: Roemer, Katharina D.: 8/1/1879 B.: 8/1/1820 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Croev, Prussia-On-Rhine Germ. D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: St. Mary's Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr. Spouse: Bernard Roemer F.: M.: Cause of Death: Jaundice Pg. #: v.1 p.309 (This person may have been moved at some time, because there is a Katharine and Bernard in #47. The death date for Katharine in #48 is different than this one, it has Feb. 19, 1879. Or the person making the cross was in error)
EVA RUH Name: Ruh, Eva D.: 5/3/1879 B.: 5/11/1804 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Prrk ? Near Pilsen, Bohemia D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: R. C. Graveyard Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Priest Spouse: M. Ruh F.: Johann hasel M.: Anne Prizibul Cause of Death: Old age etc. Pg. #: v.1 p.307
MARIE RUNDHAMMER Name: Rundhammer, Maria D.: 9/2/1878 B.: 9/7/1847 Reg. D.: 3/1/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 31 Yrs. B.P.: Goiser ? D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: Mtwc. Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Joseph Rundhammer F.: Johan Daubler M.: Theresia Daubler Cause of Death: Abdominal typhus Pg. #: v.1 p.294
ELIZABETH SIMMER Name: Simmer, Elisabeth D.: 3/18/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rapids D.P.: Cem.: Mtwc. Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Simmer M.: Barbara Steffes Cause of Death: Diphtheria Pg. #: v.1 p.306
CATHARINA SPECHT From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1893: Death Fri. evening here in Manitowoc of Mrs. Adam Specht, after several weeks of illness with stomach cancer. The deceased, who was just 33 yrs. old, is survived by her husband and 5 children. The funeral took place Mon. morning at the cemetery in Town Manitowoc Rapids.
SUSANNA STEFFES Name: Steffes, Susanna D.: 3/9/1877 B.: 7/25/1818 Reg. D.: 6/19/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 58 Yrs. B.P.: Zell, Coblenz, Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: Cath. Cem. Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Johan Joseph Steffes F.: John Bauer M.: Maria Margaretha Wilhelms Cause of Death: Hydropsy Pg. #: v.1 p.223
CATHERINE VANZON From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Mon. in Manitowoc Rapids of 68-yr. old Mrs. Catharine Van Zon of lung inflammation. Mrs. Van Zon, who immigrated from Germany many years ago, has been living in Manitowoc Rapids for the last 40 yrs. where she has enjoyed the love and respect of everyone. She is survived by 6 children.
ELISE VANZON From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1891: Death of 17 yr. old Miss Van Zon on Sat. morning of a heart attack. She was the daughter of Martin Van Zon of Manitowoc Rapids. Her burial took place Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Manitowoc Rapids.
MARTIN VANZON From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1889: Death of 76 yr. old Martin Vanzon on Sun., 02 June in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased leaves a widow and 5 children. Mr. Vanzon was one of the oldest settlers of Town Rapids. The burial took place Wed. morning in the Catholic cemetery in Manitowoc Rapids.
KATIE WICKERT From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: Consumption took the life Tuesday of Mrs. Edward Wickert in Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of John Zimmer. The deceased, who was just 27, is survived by her husband and 2 children, as well as her sorrowing parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held Friday.