CARL BEHNKE Mr. Carl Behnke of Rockland, whose demise was announced in our last week's issue, was 68 years old. Mr Behnke was the father of Mr. August Behnke of our city. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at Reedsville last Sunday. Brillion News, March 28, 1901 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CHARLES C. BEHNKE Charles C. Behnke, 74, of Reedsville died Friday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Behnke was born March 13, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Carl A. and Minnie Schultz Behnke. He married Emily Maertz May 24, 1916, at St. John-St. James Church by the late Rev. Henry Koch and he farmed as well as operating a feeder pig business. He was president and trustee of St. John- St. James Church for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, a son, Clifford of Algoma; a daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Wilharms of Milwaukee; three brothers, Henry of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Ernst of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Eugene of Greenleaf; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Bratz of Appleton, Mrs. Henry Mahnke of Rt. 4 Chilton, and Mrs. Roland Hillman of rural Brillion; and a grandchild. Two children and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1964 P. 7
IDA BEHNKE Mrs Adolph Behnke of the town of Rockland died at her home last Thursday, the day following her forty-fifth birthday anniversary. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She is survived by the husband, two sons, Martin and Roland and four daughters, Josephine, Helen, Rosaline, and Sophia. Her aged father, Theo. Last of Lena, also survives, and two sisters, Mrs Henry Dallmann of Rockland and Mrs Ferdinand Behnke of Lena, two brothers, Fred Last of Lena and Carl Last of Duck Creek. The funeral took place at Reedsville last Sunday, services at the Lutheran church, Rev Koch officiating. Brillion News, Jan. 28, 1932 (from researcher/see contributors page)
EDNA BERGMANN Mrs. Fred J. Bergmann, 41, died this morning at her home in Reedsville, after suffering a stroke Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Co-operative funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. at St. John-James Ev. Lutheran church. The Rev. Harold Eckert will officiate at the rite. Mrs. Bergmann, nee Edna Hein, was married in 1925 to Fred Bergmann, who survives her. Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Ida Hein of Reedsville and a brother, Elmer also of Reedsville. The body may be viewed after 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 30, 1946 P.2
JOHANN BIGALKE West Maple Grove John Bigaka(sic), one of the oldest pioneers of the town of Maple Grove, died at the home of his son Julius, at the age of 98 years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 6
EMILIE B. BIRKHOLZ From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902: Death Thurs. last week of Mrs. Daniel Birkholz in Town Maple Grove. The deceased, who was 40 yrs. of age, leaves her sorrowing husband and several children. The funeral was held Monday.
DANIEL BIRKHOLZ Daniel Birkholz Dies After A long Illness Daniel Birkholz, 77, Reedsville, passed away at his home at 8 o'clock Thursday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, the Rev. H.W. Koch officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born March 21, 1857 in Germany. He came to America with his parents at the age of 10 and settled on a farm north of Reedsville. Twenty-nine years ago he moved into Reedsville. Mr. Birkholh (sic) was married twice. The first time to Bertha Jantz, who died in 1903. He then married Mrs. Emma Mueller, widow of William Mueller, August 31, 1908. Survivors besides the widow are: four sons, August of West Bend, William of Reedsville and Leonard and Albert of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Danning and Mrs. Herman Wille of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Gust Prochnow of Reedsville; five step-sons, Emil Mueller of Antigo, William Mueller of Darlington, Julius Mueller of San Francisco, Arthur Mueller of Manitowoc and Clarence Mueller of Two Rivers; a step daughter, Elsie Mueller at home; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Boettcher of Medford, Mrs. Bertha Porath of Wausau, and Mrs. Joseph Hodak of Milladore; three brothers, August of Reedsville, Emil of Bonduel, and William of Wausau; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 22, 1934 P.2
GUSTAV BIRKHOLZ From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1904: Death Wed. last week in Maple Grove of 48-yr. old Gustav Birkholz from diabetes. He leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Friday.
ALMA BLOEDORN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Death in Reedsville on Thurs. of Mrs. Emil Bloedorn following a 1-yr. illness with consumption. She was 22. Her funeral was held Saturday.
ANNA BLOEDORN Mrs. Henry Bloedorn, 86, of Reedsville, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bloedorn was born Sept. 23, 1886, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late William C. and Anna Zimmerman Maertz. She was married to Henry Bloedorn in November, 1912, at Reedsville. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Elroy, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Appleton; a brother, William W. Maertz, of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Waldemar Lemke, Mrs. Charles Behnke and Miss Helen Maertz, of Reedsville; a grandson and three great grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 5 p.m. Friday until 1:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 13, 1972
FRIEDRICH BRANDT From the county record, vol.#6, pg.#157 Fred Brandt White/male; occupation, farmer d: 28 April 1899, Town of Maple Grove; cause: Pneumonia-8 days b: 19 May 1863(sic) spouse: Alvina Brandt parents: Ferdinand and Wilhelmine Brandt, both born Germany
FRIEDA BRENNER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Death Wed. evening last week in Reedsville of Mrs. Theodor Brenner as a result of childbed fever. Mrs. Brenner was just 34 yrs. old. She leaves her husband with 2 children. The funeral was Sunday.
FRIEDRICH BUBOLZ From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: Friedrich Buboltz, a prominent resident of Town Rockland and father of our County Treasurer, died Sunday as a result of a stroke he had suffered on Friday. Mr. Buboltz, who was 76, came to Manitowoc County in 1855 and has lived here ever since. He served during the Civil War in General Sherman’s army and participated in the famous march through Georgia. He is survived by his widow, 5 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
MINNA L.A. BUBOLZ From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1897: Death in Reedsville on Sat. of the 6-mo. old daughter of Robert Buboltz.
SOPHIA BUBOLZ Mrs. William J. Bubolz, 74, of Reedsville, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John & St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bubolz, nee Sophie Guse, was born Jan. 13, 1898, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Julius and Emelie Habeck Guse. She was married to William J. Bubolz May 20, 1920, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Survivors include her husband, a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Ella Schwahn, of Wayside, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, Elvira, and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsvill Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1972
JEFFREY CSIDA Jeffrey D. Csida, 18, of Reedsville, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Jeffrey Csida was born Sept. 6, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Jerome and Ruth Karstaedt Csida. He was graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1970. He was presently attending the Lakeshore Technical Institute in Manitowoc and had been employed at the Ariens Co., Brillion. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1971 ************ Reedsville Youth, Jeffrey Csida Dies After Beating Authorities said Tuesday that there were no new developments to report in the investigation of the Jeffrey D. Csida homicide case. Csida, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Csida of 606 Mill St., Reedsville, was found beaten and lying in a ditch one mile south of Cato, at about 8:27 A.M. Friday. The youth died of a skull fracture about seven hours later at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. The fatal injury had been caused by a blunt instrument, Dr. Theodore A. Teitgen, County Coroner, reported following the autopsy. Authorities as yet have made no announcement regarding the motive in the slaying. Some items have been forwarded to the state crime laboratory. Dist. Atty. Allan J. Deehr said Monday. He also stated that no one had been taken into custody nor had any complaints been issued. Funeral Held Tuesday Funeral services for Jeffrey Csida were at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Jeffrey Csida was born Sept. 6, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Jerome and Ruth Karstaedt Csida. He was graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class of 1970. He was presently attending the Lakeshore Technical Institute in Manitowoc and had been employed at Ariens Co. in Brillion. (Survivors omitted for privacy) (No newspaper named or date)
BABY BOY DUMAS From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899: Death of a 4-mo. old son of Mr. W. DUMAS in Reedsville a few days ago. The funeral took place in the Lutheran Cemetery there.
HILDA EBERT From Manitowoc county death records: Hilda Ebert (v.8 p.151) Single -child Oct. 21, 1904-Sept. 14, 1907 Daughter of Fred Ebert (born Maple Grove) and Ida (born Brillion) Died in Town of Maple Grove Died from "accidental drowning -child fell in cistern and drowned" Buried at Lutheran Cemetery, R.V. [?]
LUCINDA ENGELBRECHT Lucinda, the nine months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Engelbrecht died Wednesday morning and buried Friday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 16, 1917, Page 4
CARL FOKETT CARL FOKETT, LAST BUT ONE OF WAR VETS, DIES AT REEDSVILLE Well Known Pioneer of County Who Was One of Two Surviving Veterans of War in Reedsville, Passes Away Carl Fokett, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county and the last but one of the civil war veterans of Reedsville, died at his home in that village last night at the age of 70 years. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Fokett was one of the best known residents of his home village and widely known throughout the county and had a large circle of friends in this city. He had been in failing health for some time and during the past few weeks it had become apparent that there was little hope for his recovery. Coming to Manitowoc in his early days, Mr. Fokett, a native of Germany, settled on a farm. When war was declared in the 60’s Mr. Fokett enlisted with the Eighteenth Wisconsin and served with distinction. He was a prominent G.A.R. man. Mr. Fokett is survived by a widow and five sons and five daughters; Oscar, August, Louis, Charles, William, Mrs. Young, Menasha; Mrs. Haug. Curtiss; Mrs. Bresner, Milwaukee; Mrs. Meyer, Chicago and Miss Anna at Reedsville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, Page 7
FRIEDRICH FREDRICH From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1905: Fritz Friedrich, Sr., a well-known resident of Reedsville, died on Wed. last week and was buried Fri. from the Lutheran Church there.
AUGUST GOLDBECK DEATH RECORD: VOL 27. PAGE 285 Deceased: August Goldbeck Date Of Death: July 11, 1932 Place Of Death: Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc,Wisconsin Male White Date Of Birth: November 20, 1880 In Wisconsin Age At Death: 51 Years 7 Mons. 21 Days Married Spouse: Bertha Mack Father: August Goldbeck Born In Germany Mother: Caroline Raduch Born In Germany Occupation: Farmer Cause Of Death: Skull Fracture, Result Of Auto Accident On Hwy 32. Pronounced By: Erwin C. Carry, M.D., Reedsville Place Of Burial: Reedsville Cem. July 15, 1932 Undertaker: Ed Shimon, Reedsville Informant: Walter Goldbeck, Reedsville
AUGUST FREDRICK G. GOLDBECK DEATH RECORD: vol. 2 page 62 # 68 Deceased: August Fredrick G. Goldbeck Date of death: December 22, 1879 Place of death: Maple Grove Male White Date of birth: September 12, 1879 in Maple Grove Infant Father of deceased: August Goldbeck Mother of deceased: Karoline Goldbeck Place of burial: Reedsville, Wisconsin Name of person returning certificate: Rev. Albert Kluge - Reedsville Date of Certificate: December 13, 1879
CAROLINE GOLDBECK Death Record: Vol. 3. Page 298 # 57 Deceased: Caroline Goldbeck Date of death: April 19, 1889 Place of death: Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Female White Date of birth: October 24, 1841 - Germany Age at death: 48 Years MARRIED Spouse: August Goldbeck Father: Radisch Mother: Caroline Radisch Occupation: Housewife Cause of death: disease of the liver Place of burial: Reedsville Luth. Cem Name of person signing certificate: J. N. McComb - Brillion
LOUIS GOLDBECK Death Record: Vol. 4 Page 68 # 102 Deceased: Louis Goldbeck Date of death: September 24, 1892 Place of death: Maple Grove Male White Date of birth: March 2, 1868 In Wisconsin Age at death: 24 Years Single or married: Widower Of Mina Goldbeck Father: August Goldbeck Mother: Not Listed Occupation: Cheesemaker Cause of death: Typhoid Fever Pronounced by: Louis Falge, M.D., Reedsville Place of Burial: Luth. Cem. Reedsville note: he is listed as widower but she died after he did
NORMA GOLDBECK Death Record: Vol.27 Page 284 Deceased: Norma Goldbeck Date of death: July 11, 1932 Place of death: Manitowoc County, Rockland Female White Date of birth: August 23, 1926 Age at death: 5 Years 9 Mons. 19 Days Single Father: August Goldbeck, Born in Wisconsin Mother: Bertha Mack, Born in Wisconsin Cause of death: fractured skull and broken back. auto accident. dead when taken from wreck on hwy 32. Place of burial: Reedsville 7-15-1932. Undertaker: E. J. Shimon - Reedsville Pronounced by: Erwin Carry, M.D., Reedsville Informant: Walter Goldbeck
ROBERT K. FR. GOLDBECK Death Record: Vol. 4 Page 122 # 364 Deceased: Robert K. Fr. Goldbeck Date of death: November 10, 1892 Place of death: Maple Grove Male White Date of birth: November 29, 1872, Reedsville Age at death: 19 Years Single or married: ---- Father: August Goldbeck Mother: Caroline Goldbeck Occupation: Farm Laborer Cause of death: Typhoid Fever Signed by: F.M. McComb - Brillion Sep. 27, 1892 Place of burial: Luth. Cem. Reedsville
WALTER A. GOLDBECK RESIDENT DIES OF GUN WOUNDS Walter Goldbeck, Who Lived At Reedsville, Is Slain In Tavern Row Walter Goldbeck, 31, former Reedsville resident, wounded by a pistol bullet in an argument with two men in a Chicago tavern last Saturday, died in a hospital in that city, according to word received here late yesterday. According to the Chicago police, Goldbeck was shot when he sought to have a suitor discontinue attentions to his 17-year-old sister, Loretta. Santo Beninato, said to have fired the shot, fled the scene but later surrendered to the police. The body is now at the Gentine funeral home in Plymouth, where Goldbeck's mother, Mrs. August Goldbeck, now resides. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon and burial will be in the Reedsville cemetery. Chicago reports of the shooting were to the effect that Goldbeck went to a tavern where he met Santo and Joseph Beninato, whose family operates the tavern. Police said Goldbeck went there to demand that Joseph Beninato cease his attentions to Loretta Goldbeck. In the fight that followed Santo is said to have seized a revolver and fired several shots, one of which struck Goldbeck in the shoulder. Santo fled but later gave himself up to the police. Walter Goldbeck was the driver of an automobile which figued in an accident near Reedsville July 11, 1932 and resulted in the death of his father, August, and a sister. Survivors are the mother, a resident of Plymouth; three sisters, Mrs. John Dirks of Rhine Center, Wis., Loretta and Verna, of Plymouth; three brothers, Henry, Aaron and Arthur, of Chicago. (No newspaper named, Friday, April 20, 1939 handwritten on the obituary)
WILHELMINE GOLDBECK Death Record: Vol. 4. Page 68 # 100 Deceased: Mina Goldbeck Date of death: October 2, 1892 Place of death: Town Of Maple Grove Female White Date of birth: July 24, 1874 - Wisconsin Age at death: 18 Years Married Spouse: Louis Goldbeck Father: Karl Fokett Mother: Ernestine Fokett Occupation: Housewife Cause of death: Typhoid Fever Pronounce by: Louis Falge, M.D., Reedsville
JOHANN GUSE Fatal Accident In Reedsville, on Monday, a son of Mr. Bolimor, aged 14 years, pointed a gun at a seven-year old child of John Guse while putting on the cap. The hammer slipped, the gun was discharged and the load entering the child's head, killed him instantly. We get the above item from the Nord Weston [sic]. Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 21 No. 41, Friday, September 4, 1874, Page 4 Column 2 (Note: This is the only 7 yr. old Guse who died in 1874 in all the cems.)
KARL A. HAESE From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1891: Sudden death of 55 yr. old Carl Hase on 20 Oct. in Reedsville. He is survived by his widow and 9 children. The funeral was 23 October.
IRENE HENNRICKS Irene C. Hennricks Jacques, Kaukauna, age 92 died on Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on Dec. 8 1916, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, to the late Charles and Catherine (Schaeffer) Zeddies. Irene is survived by her four children, eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law and special friend. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. (Survivors edited for privacy) Irene was preceded in death by her husbands, Peter Hennricks on May 26, 1964, and Ken Jacques on May 18, 1980; son, Nic Hennricks; grandson, Nic Hennricks; and brothers, Charles and Leslie Zeddies. Visitation will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 124 W. Tenth St., Kaukauna, Monday Sept. 21, 2009, beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of funeral at 11 a.m. The Rev. Walter Steinbach will officiate. Commital St. John-St. James Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 18, 2009
HERBERT HOGE Herbert Hoge, 71, of Reedsville died unexpectedly Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hoge was born Aug. 8, 1900, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Fred and Anna Zimmermann Hoge. He married Laurena Olm June 7, 1946. He was clerk in the Village of Reedsville from 1938 until his death. He was a member of the Old Timers Baseball Club, a life member of Reedsville Athletic Assn., he served two terms church trustee at St. John and St. James Church and was a life member of the church. Survivors include his wife, a brother, John, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1972
CHARLES A. JANDREY Charles A. Jandrey Sr., 71, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Tuesday morning at home. Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Jandrey was born March 5, 1898, in Town of Rantoul, Calumet county, son of the late William and Bertha Schultz Jandrey. He married Minnie Wunrow Nov. 17, 1923, at Rantoul. He farmed in Cato and retired in 1966. He was a member of St. John and St. James Church. Survivors include his wife; six sons, two daughters, two brothers, Herman of Brillion and Edward of Potter; two sisters, Mrs. Alvina Behnke of Brillion and Mrs. Louise Hoffman of Appleton, and 20 grandchildren. Two sisters and five brothers preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1970 ******** Funeral services for Charles A. Jandrey St., 71, who died Tuesday of a coronary attack, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Friday and at church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 5, 1970
WALTER JANTZ EXTRA! WALTER JANTZ KILLED IN MASON CITY IOWA Was Killed by Train in Railway Yards at That Place Word was received here today that Walter Jantz, former Reedsville man, was killed in Mason City, Ia., on Sunday. The message announcing the death of the young man, gave no particulars other that he had been killed by a train in the railway yards there. Jantz was not a railway man by occupation and some mystery attaches to the circumstances. Jantz, who was about 20 years of age, was a son of Daniel Jantz of Reedsville and the message came as a distinct shock. Members of the family have gone to Mason City to bring back the body. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 26, 1915, Page 1 ******** The body of Walter Jantz, the Reedsville man killed at Mason City, Ia., was held at Reedsville yesterday. News of the tragic death of Mr. Jantz was a great shock as he had been expected home for a visit soon. Deceased had been in the west for two years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 30, 1915, Page 3
EDWARD H.H. JONAS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Aug. 1901: Edward Jonas of Maple Grove, whose unlucky accident we reported last week, died Fri. of his injuries.
CHR. JUEDES From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1891: Death of 71 yr. old Chr. Juedes on Mon. in Reedsville. The burial took place yesterday.
CHRISTIAN KLAHN From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1885: Death of 66-1/2 year old Chr. Klann(sic) last Tues. in Rockland. He was born in Niedergehren, Prussia, and leaves a wife, three sons and two married daughters. The burial took place last Fri. in Reedsville.
MICHAEL KORNETZKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1890 Death on Mon., 08 Dec. in Reedsville of Mr. Kornetzki(sic). The deceased was buried on Thurs., 11 Dec.
HELMUTH KREPLINE Helmuth Krepline, 63, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday morning following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born Sept. 27, 1907, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Robert Sr. and Bertha Petermann Krepline. He married LaVerna Woldt Jan. 10, 1937, at Appleton. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland. Survivors include his wife; five sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Theodore of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Robert of Rt. 2, Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Roland Haese, of Rt. 2, Brillion, and 16 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971
BERNARDT KRUEGER Bernhard (Barney) Krueger, 85, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Sunday at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Krueger was born March 3, 1885, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Gottlieb and Bertha Maertz Krueger. He married Elizabeth Fink. They farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. She preceded him in death. Survivors include four sons, Rienhard, of New Holstein, Ervin, of Chilton, Gilbert, of Rt. 3, Chilton, and Clarence, of Rt. 1, Chilton. Five children, a brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1972
ELIZABETH KRUEGER FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LATE MRS. KRUEGER FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Barney Krueger, Reedsville, who died Tuesday morning following a serious illness lasting three weeks, will be held at the house at Reedsville at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and at the Zion Lutheran church at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. H. Koch will conduct survices. Mrs. Krueger, a native of this county, was born in Maple Grove and was married to Mr. Krueger at Reedsville 25 years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1932 P. 9
FRIEDRICH G. KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: Death of 49 yr. old Friedrich Krueger last Thurs. in Reedsville, after a short illness with grippe which turned into pneumonia.
GOTTFRIED O. KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902: Tues. morning Gottfried O. Krueger of Maple Grove was driving to Reedsville when his horse shied and ran away. Krueger was thrown from his wagon and dragged a half mile. He died a few minutes after being found.
HENRY A. KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1905: As Henry Krueger, a well-known resident of Reedsville, was coming home to Reedsville from Collins Wed. afternoon last week, he felt suddenly ill. He was stricken with cramps and arrived home at the point of total exhaustion. As soon as he got home medical help was summoned, but despite all their skill, Krueger died Thurs. morning. The deceased, who was 38 yrs. old, had for many years operated a business in Reedsville and had always enjoyed the best of health until the trip from Collins Wed. morning. He is survived by a widow and 7 children.
BERTHA MAERTZ Mrs. Fred W. Maertz, 85, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Bertha Bubolz was born Oct. 8, 1884, in Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Emilie Fischer Bubolz. She was married to Fred W. Maertz in 1906. The couple farmed near Reedsville until 1943, retiring and moving to the village. Mr. Maertz died Nov. 28, 1946. Mrs. Maertz was a lifetime member of St. John-St. James Church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Alma) Schwahn of Wayside, Mrs. Reinhard (Verna) Bruss and Mrs. Ewald (Lilly) Pantzloff of Maribel and Mrs. Roland (Leona) Mahnke of Reedsville; a son, Arnold, on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Anna Engelbrecht; two brothers, Fred and William; 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A sister, two brothers and four grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1970
FRIEDRICH MARTZ From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1900: Death Tues. in Reedsville of Friedrich Maertz at age 70. He had gone to bed about 11 p.m. and his wife noticed later that he was not breathing and had died in his sleep. Mr. Maertz was considered to be an outstanding resident of Reedsville. He is survived by his widow and 2 sons. Mr. W.C. Maertz is a nephew of the deceased.
HENRIETTA MARTZ From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901: Death in Maple Grove on Sun. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Fred. Martz of old age debility. The deceased, who is survived by 2 sons, was buried Tues. from the Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
BERTHA SCHMIDT MEYER Mrs. William Meyer, nee Bertha Kosmoski, Maple Grove, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a stoke. She was 68. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coop funeral home, Reedsville, and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Lutheran church with burial in adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Harold Eckhardt will officiate. Mrs. Meyer was born Nov. 11, 1877, in the town of Rockland. She was married to John Schmidt and they operated a farm in Maple Grove. He died in 1924. In January of 1940 she married William Meyer of Brillion. He died in 1942. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. E. Baumgarten of Milwaukee and Mrs. August Brault of Maple Grove; four sons, Henry Herman and Frank Schmidt, of Maple Grove and William Schmidt of Collins; one brother, Charles of Forest Junction; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Vallesky of Collins, Mrs. Charles Rusch and Mrs. Reinhardt Peterson of Shawano and Mrs. Gustav Schwartz of Morrison. The body may be viewed at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon until time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 2, 1945 P. 2
ALBERT MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901: Death of Albert Mueller following a stroke on Tues. evening in Reedsville. Mr. Mueller felt perfectly well in the afternoon of his death and went to his business as usual. About 4 o'clock he suffered a stroke and died shortly after 6 p.m. Mr. Mueller was widely known in our city and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens, having filled many administrative posts. He was 45-yrs. old and leaves his widow and 3 children. Mrs. Mueller was in Nebraska attending the funeral of her mother, who had died there, and was notified of this latest trick of destiny by telegraph.
ELSIE MUELLER Miss Elsie Mueller, 84, of Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Mueller was born July 18, 1887, at Reedsville, daughter of the late William and Emma Kroening Mueller. Survivors include a brother, Arthur, of Manitowoc. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1972
WILLIAM MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: Death Fri. in Reedsville, of Wilhelm Mueller following a short illness. Mr. Mueller, who was born 51 yrs. ago in Germany, came to America as a child. He has been a resident of Reedsville for 35 yrs. where he enjoyed great respect. He is survived by a widow and 6 children.
EVA MULLER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: Death last week at age 87 in Reedsville of Mrs. Michael Mueller, grandmother of our County Treasurer Robert Bubolz. She is survived by 6 children.
FRED NICHOLAUS Fred Nicholaus, 70, retired farmer, died last night at his home in the village of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville, of which congregation Mr. Nicholaus served as trustee for 24 years. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Nicholaus was born in Chicago in 1875 and when a boy accompanied his parents to a farm in Franklin, east of Reedsville. He married Miss Emilie Engelbrecht at Cooperstown in 1907. Six weeks ago he retired and moved to Reedsville. He is survived by his wife; son, Prof. Herbert Nicholaus, teaching at Lake Forest college, in Illinois, daughter, Mrs. Clarence Maertz of Reedsville; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 20, 1946 P.2
ARTHUR PAAPE From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1889: Death of the 6-wk. old child of Paul Paape in Reedsville on Fri. Burial Mon. morning. From state birth microfiche: Arthur W Paape b: 07 Mar 1889 Reel: 0118 Record: 000754
EARL PROCHNOW From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908: A child of Mr. G. Prochnow, Jr., in Reedsville, died Wednesday last week.
LORENA RAHN From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: A small child of Hugo Rahn in Reedsville died recently.
ALFRED C. REINEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906: Death in Reedsville on Friday of Alfred Reinemann after a 1-year illness. We have no further details.
PETER REINEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909: An eminent resident of Village Reedsville, Peter Reinemann, was the victim of a deplorable fatal accident Thursday afternoon last week at the Western Supply elevator in Reedsville. (Detailed account of the accident in which a wagon loaded with grain was in the process of being moved by a team of horses. A piece of iron broke from the connection and hit Reinemann, the foreman, in the chest with such force that he was rendered unconscious. He was being taken to his home, but died before arriving. The Coroner was notified, but no inquest was ordered.) Reinemann was 53 years old and is survived by a widow and 5 children. A brother, John Reinemann lives in Cleveland, and a brother-in-law, Peter Herman resides in Manitowoc. The funeral was conducted on Sunday.
SUSAN REINEMANN REEDSVILLE WOMAN DIES AT MILWAUKEE News has been received at Reedsville of the death of Mrs. Peter Reinemann, of that village at Milwaukee yesterday. The body will be brought to Reedsville for burial and the funeral will be held Friday. Mrs. Reinemann was well known in this city, being a sister of Supervisor Peter Hermann of the Sixth ward. She is survived by one son, Edward, who operates an elevator at Reedsville and by four daughters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1918, Page 3
ANNA RUSCH From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889: Death of Mrs. Anna Rusch on Thurs., 17 Jan. in Reedsville. She was 26 yrs. 3 mos. old, and leaves her husband and one child who had been born last Mon. The deceased was a sister of Mr. Gustav Mueller and was buried on Sat.
HEINRICH F.J. RUSCH From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: Also dying in Reedsville a few days ago was a child of Carl Rusch.
HEINRICH SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1898 79 yr. old Henry Schmidt died Fri. in Town Maple Grove of old age debility, leaving a widow and one son. Burial took place Monday. Note: Stone may have been misread due to age of stone. Year and month match this obit. He is the only Heinrich Schmidt in Maple Grove of that year.
HENRIETTE SCHREIBER From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1907: Death in Reedsville last week of Mrs. Schreiber, an old settler of that village, at the age of 81. The funeral was held Friday.
GOTTFRIED SCHROEDER (also Godfried) Death Record: Vol. 11, Page 589 Deceased: Godfried Schroeder Date Of Death: December 6, 1912 at 12 Noon Place Of Death: Manitowoc County, Rockland Male White Date Of Birth: March 30, 1826 In Germany Age At Death: 86 Years 8 Mons 6 Days Widower Father: Unknown, In Germany Mother: Unknown, In Germany Occupation: None Cause Of Death: apoplexy, arteria sclerosis and old age from epistoris Pronounced By: W. W. Witcpalik, M.D. Place Of Burial: Reedsville Cemetery, Dec. 9, 1912 Undertaker: O.C. Eberhardt, Reedsville Informant: Michael Schroeder, Collins
MARIA A. SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1889: Death of Mrs. Gottlieb Schroeder in Reedsville on Mon. of last week after an illness of only three or four days. The burial took place Thurs.
FRIEDRICH SENGBUSCH From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: An old and respected resident of Town Rockland, Friedrich Sengbusch, died there 02 January at age 79. He is survived by a widow, 4 children, and 15 grandchildren.
DONALD SKINKIS Donald R. Skinkis, 41, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died in a farm accident Sunday at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Skinkis was born Oct. 16, 1930, at Sobieski, Oconto County, son of Louis and Iva Tippler Skinkis, of Sobieski. He married Mary Lou Burt June 28, 1958, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He was secretary-treasurer of Dairyland Horsepullers Assn. of Wisconsin. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972
ANNA SOHRWEIDE From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903: Death in Reedsville of Mrs. Wilhelm Sohrweide on Wed. last week. The deceased, who was 22, had been married about a year ago. She is survived by her sorrowing husband.
ALBERT STRUCK From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894: A 16 yr. old son of Mr. Struck died 13 Nov. in Reedsville.
GUSTAVE STRUCK Funeral Services For Reedsville Man To Be On Thursday Funeral services for Gustave Struck, 58 year old Reedsville resident who died yesterday, will be held from the home at 1 o'clock and from the Lutheran church at Reedsville at 1:30 o'clock on Thursday, Rev. H. Koch officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1932 P. 11
WILHELM UTKE From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903: Death in Reedsville Sat. of Wilhelm Utke, a well-known resident of that village, of old age debility. Mr. Utke was born 31 July 1822 in Germany and came to America in 1854, settling in Town Liberty. He served all 4 yrs. of the Civil War in the Union Army. In 1869 he settled in Reedsville where he has lived ever since. He is survived by 4 children. The funeral was held Mon. from the Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
CLARA VOELTZ From Der Nord Westen, 06 June A small child of Ernst Voeltz in Reedsville died last week.
ERNIE CARL WOLF The 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf, Reedsville, was taken ill Wednesday afternoon and died an hour later. The boy had been in his usual health and had attended school during the day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 1915, Page 3
GOTTFRIED WOLF From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Brillion, 23 Mar.) Death on the 15th in Maple Grove, of Gottfried Wolf. He reached the age of 76 yrs. 8 mos. and 10 days, and lived here the last 24 yrs. He is survived by his wife and 5 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon, 18 Mar., in Reedsville.
ANNA WORDELL From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909: Death in Reedsville of 74-year old Mrs. Charles Wordell. She leaves her elderly husband and 8 children. The funeral was Saturday.
EMIL R. ZAHN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1897: Death in Reedsville on Mon. of 20 yr. old Emil Zahn of a lung illness. Burial took place yesterday.
MARGARETTA ZIEMER From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905: 27-yr. old Mrs. Julius Zemer, in Maple Grove, was felled by a stroke while she was working in her garden and died 12 hrs. later without regaining consciousness. She is survived by her husband and 3 children.
AUGUST ZIMMERMANN (d. 1915) REEDSVILLE MAN DROPS DEAD OF HEART FAILURE WHILE PALL BEARER AT FUNERAL OF FRIEND Stricken by an attack of heart failure, August Zimmerman, Sr., a well known resident of Reedsville, died suddenly while attending the funeral of Mrs. Fechner, a friend and as he officiated as one of the pall bearers at the funeral, Mr. Zimmerman died almost instantly. The funeral party had left the Fechner home on its way to the Lutheran church and Mr. Zimmerman had assisted in carrying the coffin to the hearse. The cortege had proceeded but a little way toward the church when, without a word of warning, Mr. Zimmerman was stricken and died on the walk. Mr. Zimmerman was 73 years of age but in apparent robust health. He was a native of Germany and for years had resided on a farm three miles northwest of Reedsville. A widow and seven children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 02, 1915, Page 1
EMILIA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. Albert (Emelie) Zimmermann, 94, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zimmermann, nee Emelie Maertz, was born Mar. 20, 1879, in the Town of Holland, Brown County, daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Beyersdorf Maertz. She was married to Albert Zimmermann May 4, 1899. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons, Leonard, of Oak Lawn, Ill., Raymond, of Manitowc and Albert, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Frieda) Braun, of Rt. 1 Green Bay, and Mrs. Harry (Ann) Ziarnik and Mrs. Arnold (Clara) Rappel, of Manitowoc; a brother, Edwin Maertz of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Tony (Della) Kortas, of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 26, 1973 ******** (Emilie Zimmermann/20 Mar. 1879/July 1973/SSDI)
HERMAN C. ZIMMERMANN Herman C. Zimmermann, 89, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zimmermann was born July 29, 1881, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late August and Albertina Maertz Zimmermann. He married Ida Mull on May 22, 1919. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove all his life. Survivors include his wife, a brother, John, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971
CHRISTIANA W. ZUMACH From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1887: Death of the wife of Mr. Hermann Zumach on Sun. evening and burial on Wednesday. Mrs. Zumach was the mother of Mrs. Carl Bock and of Mrs. Jac. Fluegler.