ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

PATRICK MALONEY

ATTENTION, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
All member of the Knights of Columbus are requested to meet at 
the home of our departed brother, Patrick Maloney, on State and 
Thirteenth streets, next to the high school, on Thursday morning 
at 8:45 to escort the body to the C. & N.W. depot. Interment at 
Maple Grove.
Lawrence W. Ledvina, Grand Knight.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1916 P.5
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A large number of local people accompanied the body of the late 
P.W. Maloney to Maple Grove on the 9:30 train this morning. 
Interment will be at St. Patrick's cemetery there.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1916 P.3
(Note: This is the only cem. in Maple Grove with the surname
Maloney)


BRIDGET MANGIN  (d. 1932)

SERVICES FOR MRS. MANGIN TO BE FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Mangin 933 N. Sixth street, will be held from 
the Sacred Heart church here Friday morning at 10 o'clock with interment at Maple 
Grove. She died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness 
and the body is now at the family home.
Mrs. Mangin, nee Sheehy, was a life-long resident of the city and county and was 
born in the town of Maple Grove. She lived there for a number of years and was 
married to Mr. Mangin who preceded her in death 27 years ago. Immediate survivors 
are a daughter, Irene of Manitowoc; four brothers, Patrick and Thomas of Maple 
Grove, Dan Sheehy of Minneapolis and James Sheehy of California, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Patrick Hennessy, Maple Grove and Mrs. Michael Hogan, Chicago.
She was active in societies of the Sacred Heart church of which she was a member.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1932 P. 11


DONALD MANGIN

Private funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Mangin 
who was born at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, and died a few hours later, 
were at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove, with the Rev. 
Alois Pimeskern officiating.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Watt Funeral Home of Maple Grove was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1964 P. 14


MICHAEL MANGIN

DEATH TOOK YOUNG HUSBAND
Michael Mangin, Well Known Maple Grove Man, Is Dead
Death claimed Michael Mangin, a well known and popular young man of 
Maple Grove Thursday and a bride of less than two months is made a 
widow. Thanksgiving day was the date of the marriage and a very short 
time after the young man was stricken. He suffered from rheumatism 
which subsequently affected his heart and death came suddenly. 
Deceased was the son of Paul Mangin, one of the prosperous and widely 
known residents of the county and was 30 years of age. His demise is 
sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends whose sympathy goes out 
to the bereaved wife who has been widowed in her honeymoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 17, 1902, Page 1


PAUL J. MANGIN  (d. 1951)

Paul J. Mangin Sr., 70, lifelong county resident, died Thursday morning 
at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Patrick 
Catholic church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Frank Schoeitl will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Franklin in 1881 and in 1911 married Miss Margaret Long. 
They located on the homestead farm in Franklin. His wife died five years 
ago. Mr. Mangin was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick 
congregation.
Survivors are three sons, Michael of Cato and Paul G. and George of 
Franklin; three daughters, Mrs. Chester Eiles, of Franklin, Mrs. Walter 
Massman of Rockwood and Mrs. Orie Schisel of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mathew Stelzer of Wayside and Mrs. Edward Menchel of Maple Grove; and 18 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mangin homestead, where the rosary will be recited 
at 8:15 Thursday and Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 19, 1951 P.2


NIEL MCCULLOUGH

From Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1894: 
On Sat., 09 June, Neil McCully of Reedsville drowned in the river near Neenah.
His body was found last Wed. and was transported to Reedsville for burial last Fri.
He leaves a widow and one child. The deceased had spent a year in the Oshkosh
mental facility, but was released about two weeks before his leap into the river.


ANN MCGURTY

OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES AT MILWAUKEE
Mrs. Ann McGurty, 85, former resident of the Town of Franklin, died 
at Milwaukee. Mr. (sic) McGurty was born in Ireland and came to this 
country and county as a lass. She made her home in the Town of 
Franklin for fifty years and only recently went to Milwaukee to make 
her home with her children. Three sons, James, Stephen and Frank and 
one daughter, Mrs. Mary McFarland, all live at Milwaukee. The body 
was brought to the old home for burial and the funeral was held this 
morning at 10 o'clock with services at St. Patrick's church at Maple 
Grove and interment at the Maple Grove cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 4, 1921 P.1


BRIDGET MEANY

Mrs. Meany Dead.
Mrs. Patrick Meany died at her home in Cato, Friday, after 
a few days illness of grip. Heart failure is given as the 
cause of death and the summons came very unexpectedly. She 
was born in County Clare, Ireland, sixty-nine years ago and 
came to this country in 1849. Her husband preceeded her to 
the other shore 28 years ago. Eight children survive to mourn 
her loss. The funeral was held at Maple Grove yesterday and 
was largely attended. She was the mother of Henry Meany, of 
this city, and was a most estimable woman.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 13, 1899 P.1
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Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy attended the funeral of Mrs. 
Patrick Meany at Cato yesterday. Mrs. Meany was a sister 
of Mrs. Murphy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 13, 1899 P.4
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In a recent issue of the HERALD we stated that Mrs. P. Meany, 
deceased, was a sister to Mrs. Wm. Murphy, of this city. We 
were in error as it was Mrs. Weeman who was a sister to the 
deceased. Mrs. Weeman has been quite ill, but is improving.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1899 P.4


CATHARINE MEEHAN

Name: Meehan, Catharina
D.:
B.:
Reg. D.: 6/23/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 58 Yrs.
B.P.: Ireland
D.P.: Cato
Cem.: Maple Grove
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Ch. Alois Lau
Spouse: Patrick Meehan
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Farmer's Wife
Pg. #: v.1  p.311
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(Catharina Meehan/wife of Patrick Meehan/b. Ireland/d. Cato, age 58 yrs.)


THEODORE MEYER

Theodore J. Meyer, 63, of Grimms, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home, and 
10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church at Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Meyer was born Dec. 14, 1896, at St. Nazianz, son of Matthew and Katherine 
Wagner Meyer. On Oct. 12, 1922, he married the former Ella Collins at Maple Grove. 
He operated a garage in Grimms for the past 33 years and was a veteran of World 
War I.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, three sons, mother, Mrs. Katherine 
Meyer; a sister, Mrs. William Adelmann of Manitowoc; three brothers, Albert, 
Elmer and Alphonse of Manitowoc; and 12 grandchildren. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be prayed at 8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1960 P. 18


NELLIE MOLONEY

(No. 24 1st publication April 19, '16.)
Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WICONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY--IN PROBATE.
In Re Estate of P.W. Moloney, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That at the Special term of said court to be 
held on the third Tuesday (being the 16th day) of May, A.D., 1916, at 
the Court House in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and 
state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application 
of Nellie Moloney for the appointment of an administratrix of the 
estate of P.W. Moloney, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, 
deceased:
Notice is hereby further given, That at the special term of said court 
to be held at said court house, on the fifth Tuesday, (being the 29th 
day) of August, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and 
adjusted, all claims against said P.W. Moloney, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination 
and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 
29th day of August, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated April 18, 1916.
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Isaac Craite, attorney.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 19, 1916 P.4


LILLIAN MORRISSEY

MISS MORRISEY SUCCUMBS TO BRIEF ILLNESS
Well Known Reedsvile Teacher Passes Away at Hospital
Taken ill a week ago while at work teaching at the Sunny Slope school, 
town of Franklin, and removed to the hospital in this city the following 
day Miss Lillian Morrissey, one of the leading and best known teachers 
in the county, died at the hospital at 6:30 last night, her demise being 
due to an attack of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Monday morning 
with services at Maple Grove.
Miss Morrisey was born in the town of Maple Grove, October 28, 1896 and 
during the twenty-nine brief years of her life has made her home in the 
county. After completing the course in the local schools she graduated 
from the Oshkosh Normal in 1912 at the age of sixteen and since that time 
has held a position as teacher in the county, having served at a number 
of schools including that at Reedsville. She took a keen interest in 
educational work and her school was always a leader in the county, 
carrying off many of the prize awards. With a personality that made her 
beloved by pupils and parents alike she attracted a wide circle friends 
to whom news of the death will come as a shock and will bring a keen 
sense of personal loss.
Many Mourn Dath
A member of a large family Miss Morrisey leaves to mourn her death her 
mother, Mrs. James Morrisey of Maple Grove, eight sisters, Mrs. Henry 
Lemke of Appleton, Mrs. Dan Cavanaugh of Maple Grove, Mrs. James O'Donnell 
of Maple Grove, Mrs. Josephine Mullins of Green Bay, Mrs. William Cummings 
of Grimms, Mrs. Laura McLaughlin of Chicago, Mrs. Thomas Joyce of Wisconsin 
Rapids and Mrs. Norris Norberg of Chicago and four brothers, Dr. William J. 
Morrisey of Reedsville, Patrick Morrisey of Cedar Falls, Washington, 
Michael Morrisey of Seattle, Washingotn and Marvin Morrisey of Bulington, 
Wis.
Active In Church Work
Miss Morrisey took an active interest in church work and in the village in 
which she made her home, Reedsville. She was a member of the Woman's club 
and of other organizations and was always a willing worker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1926 P. 2
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(Note: Birth date on stone doesn't match obituary)


LOUISA MORRISSEY

Mrs. Joseph Morrisey, one of the few remaining pioneers of this 
section, passed to the Great Beyond Monday evening. An obituary 
will appear in these columns next week.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 06, 1917, Page 4
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The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Morrissey were shocked to hear of 
her sudden death. Mrs. Morrissey was one of the few remaining early 
pioneers, residing here. Her funeral was held at St. Patrick’s church 
Thursday, Rev. Geo. Casey officiated. 
The pallbearers were: Mich. Doolan, Dan Falvey—now of Manitowoc, James 
Shehesta, Sr., Thos. Savage of Manitowoc and Thomas Fenlon. She is 
survived by three sons, two daughters and one brother.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 13, 1917, Page 5


MARY MORRISSEY  (d. 1916)

On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 24, the community received the sad news 
of the death of Mrs. John Morrissey. For the past few months she 
was with her daughter, Mrs. Martin Mangin of Grimms and was there 
when death occurred. 
Mrs. Morrissey was formerly Mary Kenney and was born in Ireland, 
coming to America at the age of eight years. For several years she 
lived in Chicago and in December, 1878 she was married to John 
Morrissey of Maple Grove at Milwaukee in St. John’s Cathedral by 
Rev. Edward Lorrigan. She was one of the oldest residents of Maple 
Grove. Her husband died in January, 1884. She will not only be 
missed by her immediate relatives but also by a host of friends 
and in fact by all who knew her. Surely we can use the words of 
the poet and say, “None knew her but to love her; none named her 
but in praise.” She was a Christian mother and belonged to St. 
Patrick’s congregation for the past 38 years. She leaves to mourn 
her untimely demise a daughter, Mrs. Martin Mangin of Grimms; two 
sons, John of Milwaukee, and Tom of Chicago; also a sister, Mrs. 
Frank Gehbe of Manitowoc, and a brother, John Kenney, of Iowa. 
She was buried on Tuesday at 9 o’clock from St. Patrick’s church, 
Rev. Casey officiating. In spite of the disagreeable weather, 
hers was a very large funeral. The pall bearers were Mike Connell, 
Dan Falvey, Dan Mangin, Dan Sheahan, Lewis Nevotney and John 
Remicker.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 04, 1917, Page 4


MARY MORRISSEY   (d. 1928)

The funeral of Mrs. James Morrisey, who died Sunday morning, was 
held Tuesday from the home of her son, Dr. W.J. Morrisey, to St. 
Patrick's church at Maple Grove, where solemn requiem high mass 
was read by Rev. Fathers Kalisek and Kolar of Reedsville and Rev. 
Grace of Maple Grove, the latter preaching the funeral sermon. 
The body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, south of the 
church. Six grandsons, Attorny J.T. Morrisey and Dr. M.G. Morrisey, 
Milwaukee, Michael Loughlin, Chicago, Richard Lemke, Appleton, 
Harry Conel, Maple Grove and Michael Cummings, Grimms, acted as 
pallbearers. Mrs. Morrisey was born December 25, 1851 at Niagara, 
N.Y., and came to Meeme with her parents at the age of seven years. 
In 1868 she was married to James Morrisey of Maple Grove and the 
couple took up their home on a farm in that town where eighteen 
children were born to them, twelve of whom still live. About twelve 
years ago in company of her husband and one daughter, Lillian, who 
passed away two years ago, they came to Reedsville. Mrs. (sic) 
Morrisey passed away two years after the couple came to Reedsville 
to make their home. Mrs. Morrisey leaves to mourn the loss of a 
kind loving mother, respected and generous hearted neighbor, twelve 
children, fifty grand children, one brother and three sisters. All 
the children with exception of Patrick of the state of Washington 
were here to attend the funeral. Among those from away besides the 
children who were here for the funeral were Mr. Hardy and Mrs. 
Sharidan of Chicago, Atty. John Kittell of Green Bay and Edward 
Malloy, Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 17, 1928 P.10
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Dr. F. Gehbe and sister were here Tuesday to attend the funeral 
of Mrs. James Morrisey.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 17, 1928 P.10



THOMAS J. MORRISSEY

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906:
A terrible fatal accident has been reported to have taken place last week in Town
Maple Grove. Thomas Morrisey, a well-known farmer in that town, was busy
gathering hay into his hay wagon. On Wednesday as he was bringing the hay into his
barn, the pitch-fork somehow came loose from its fastening and the prongs pierced
Morrisey in the neck, about 6 inches deep just below the skull. The wound was
such that recovery was expected, but blood poisoning set in and Morrisey died
Thursday evening. The unfortunate man was 35 years old and leaves his widow and a
child.


MARY MULLANE

Mrs. James Mullane, of Franklin, died at the home of her son 
in the town of Maple Grove at an early hour yesterday morning. 
Deceased was 83 years of age and had been in failing health 
for a number of years. Born in Ireland in 1816, she was married 
there in 1853 and came with her husband to this country in 1855. 
She was a woman highly respected by all who knew her and her 
death will cause sorrow to many. The funeral will be held from 
St. Patrick's church in Maple Grove to-morrow morning at 
10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 24, 1899 P.2
(Note: There is a Mary Mullane/d. Mar. 23, 1899/
county death index v.6 p.142/she appears to be the
Mrs. James Mullane of this article)


JOHN MULLINS

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1908: 
Death in Reedsville last week of 70-year old John Mullins, an 
old settler of our county. He leaves a widow and several children.


MICHAEL MULLINS

DEATH BUGLE SOUNDS TAPS
Michael Mullens, Veteran of Regular Army, Ends Earthly Life
Taps sounded by the bugle call of Death summoned Michael Mullens, 
pioneer resident of the county and veteran of the Regular army, 
to his final rest Friday, the demise occurring at the Holy Family 
Hospital where he had been cared for several months. Mr. Mullens 
was 91 years of age and was well known throughout Manitowoc county. 
He was a native of Ireland and came to America as a boy. In 1846 he 
entered in the U.S. Regular army and during the Indian wars served 
with the Third regiment. During the civil war he was assigned to 
the commissary department and served for four years. Returning here 
he took up his home at Maple Grove, but in the past dozen years had 
made the city his abiding place. The surviving relatives are one 
sister, Mrs. Cowan, and three brothers, John, James and William, 
all of Maple Grove. Funeral servicew will be held Monday morning 
at Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 06, 1902, Page 1
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CAME WHEN HE WAS DEAD
Government Grants Pension to Michael Mullins on Day He Was Laid to Rest
On the day that he was laid away in the tomb, Michael Mullins, 
as granted long delayed recognition of his services as a soldier 
by being given a government pension. The measure which has been 
pending through three sessions of congress passed the Senate 
Monday, a telegram from Senator Quarles to Judge J.S. Anderson 
today announcing the news. The bill was adopted in the lower 
house at the last session, but had been delayed in the Senate, 
Mr. Mullins, who died Friday was buried at Grimms Monday. Mr. 
Mullins served in the Regular and Volunteer armies, a total of 
seven years ago. His patriotism was strong at all times and is 
well illustrated by a bequest in his will of $100 to the local 
G.A.R. post and the request for a military funeral. This was 
granted, members of the Post and a firing squad from Lawton 
Camp S.A. W.V., attending.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 09, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902 
Michael Mullens, a veteran of the regular army, died of old age debility 
on Fri. in the local hospital where he had been a patient for several 
months. He was 81. He was buried Mon. in Maple Grove. He was a member of 
the local G.A.R. Post which provided last honors.


PATRICK MULLINS

Patrick Mullins, a resident of St. Paul, Minn., passed away at his 
home Tuesday morning, April 20. The remains will arrive here Friday 
evening. The funeral will be held from the home of William Mullins 
Saturday morning. Interment at Maple Grove cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 22, 1915, Page 4


WILLIAM MULLINS  (d. 1928)

William Mullins, Aged 60, Dies at Brillion
William Mullins, well known resident of Brillion, died at the family 
home in that city last night after a short illness. The funeral will 
be held Saturday morning with services at 9 o’clock at the Catholic 
church and the burial will be at the Catholic cemetery at Maple Grove. 
Mr. Mullins was sixty years old and had made his home at Brillion for 
many years. He is survived by his widow, a brother Michael Mullins, 
also of Brillion, and two sisters, Mrs. Toomey of Chicago and the other 
sisters living in Nebraska.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 08, 1928, Page 2


THERESA MULLOY

On Wednesday evening the sad news that Mrs. E.?. Mulloy had passed 
away, was received here and was a terrible shock to her many friends 
and relatives. She had not been in good health for the past few weeks 
and on Saturday she underwent an operation at St. Vincent's hospital, 
the effect of which caused her death. 
She was born here Nov. 6, 1869 and was married at Maple Grove Jan. 23, 
1889. She lived on a farm near Wayside until May 1914, when she moved 
to Abrams with her husband and family. Her husband and nine children 
survive here. The children are: Joseph, John, Horace, Leo, Charles, 
Marcella, Theresa, Celia and Ella. She has also left to mourn an aged 
mother, Mrs. Mary Dorcey, two sisters, Hannah and Mrs. Mike Peppard, 
all of Wayside; two brothers, T.E. Dorcey, Wayside, and John Dorcey, 
Washington. 
The deceased was a faithful Christian, a loving wife and mother, who 
will be sadly missed by her beloved family, also by her host of 
friends. Her remains were brought here Saturday morning accompanied 
by her family and friends. A large number of friends were at Greenleaf 
to accompany them to St. Patrick's church, Maple Grove. A solemn 
requiem mass was sung by Rev. Fathers Cosey, Braun and Coole. Her 
remains were interred in Maple Grove cemetery.
The ???n His love has given.
And though her body slumbers here.
Her soul is safe in Heaven.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 18, 1916 P.5
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From Maple Grove news:
Mrs. Ed. Mullay (sic), a former resident of this place, but of late 
residing at Abrams, Oconto county, died at St. Vincent's hospital, 
Green Bay, and was buried from the local church last Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 18, 1916 P.2


CHARLES NATE

Charles H. Nate, 75, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient one month.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 
Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nate was born Feb. 9, 1894, in Town of Franklin, son of the 
late Jacob and Catherine Dugan Nate. He married Margarette Welch 
June 22, 1920, at St. Patrick Church, and the couple farmed the 
Nate homestead farm until six years ago.
He served as supervisor of the Town of Franklin 14 years, was a 
board of education member for the Grassy Knoll school, a committeeman 
on the agricultural stabilization committee during World War II, and 
a member of the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. John J. (Margaret) 
Herrmann of Branch and Mrs. Edward J. (Veronica) Saur of Kellnersville; 
two sons, Charles E., of Rt. 1, Reedsville and James, at home, and 
eight grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. 
the parish Rosary will be recited and at 8:30 p.m. the Holy Name Society 
members wil pray the Rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 12, 1969 P.7


FRANCES NATE

Miss Frances Catherine Nate, 43, of the town of Franklin, died at 
St. Augustine hospital in Chicago Saturday.
She was born in Franklin in 1901. 
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Fred Nate of Franklin; one sister, 
Mrs. Charles Heerey of Chicago; and one niece and one nephew (private) 
both of Chicago.
The body will arrive in Manitowoc Monday afternoon and will be taken 
to the Watt funeral home in Maple Grove. The funeral will be held at 
9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Patricks church in Maple Grove. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. 
Monday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 18, 1944 P.2
(Note: her tombstone says b. 1900)


FREDERICK NATE

FARMER DIES WHILE TENDING STOCK ON FARM
???? ????? ???? att????? he was pumping water from a well for his stock, 
Fred Nate, prominent town of Franklin farm owner who lived in the 
unincorporated village of Maple Grove, died shortly before noon today as 
members of his family were absent from the premises. His lifeless body 
was found by a newphew, Charles Nate, who was delivering a tax receipt 
after having been at the town treasurer's office with the uncle's 
returns.
Mr. Nate was alone at the time, Mrs. Nate keeping an appointment at a 
dental office in Manitowoc. The nephew appeared at the home at about 9:30 
o'clock to receive the money for the taxes, drove about a mile and one-half 
to the treasurer's office and returned within a short time only to find 
that death had overtaken Mr. Nate.
Born on March 4, 1858, Mr. Nate spent the greater part of his life in 
Manitowoc county and was well and favorably known throughout this section. 
His immediate survivors include his widow, two daughters, Miss Frances and 
Mrs. Marie Heery of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Charles Christiansen, Valders.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 5, 1931 P.2


GEORGE B. NATE

George B. Nate, 62, Franklin farmer and lifelong county resident, 
died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday evening at the farm home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Watt 
Funeral Home, Maple Grove, and at 10 o'clock at the St. Patrick 
Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Frank Schoettl will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Nate was born in Franklin in 1890 and in 1916 married Miss Mame 
Savage. They located on the homestead farm. He was a member of the 
Holy Name Society.
Survivors are his wife; four sons, Bernard of Manitowoc, Norbert of 
Whitelaw, Howard of Grimms and Wilbert of Franklin; two daughters, 
Mrs. Wallace Hallfrisch of Manitowoc and Mary of Franklin; two brothers, 
Charles and Archie of Franklin; sister, Mrs. John McCarthy of Clarks 
Mills; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 3, 1952 P.2


HOWARD NATE

Howard Nate, 50, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, took his life Sunday 
at home.
Funeral services were conducted at Reedsville Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 23, 1969 P.5


J.D. NATE

J.D. NATE IS STRICKEN AT HOME, FRANKLIN
Well Known Resident of County a Victim of Heart Failure
J.D. Nate, one of the best known residents of Manitowoc county, 
and a prominent farmer of Franklin, died suddenly Sunday morning 
from heart failure. Mr. Nate was engaged in dressing and was 
stricken while lacing his shoe and died almost instantly.
Mr. Nate was a native of New York state, born there April 24, 
1848. He came here with his parents in 1853 and spent his boyhood 
here, the Indians being his playmates. He spent some time in employ 
of the Northwestern as a carpenter and later returned to the farm 
which he has conducted for years. Mr. Nate was well known as a 
breeder of cattle, horses and hogs.
A widow, three sons, George, Charles and Archie, of Franklin, and 
two daughters, Mrs. John McCarty, Cato, and Miss Catherine of 
Franklin, survive. One sister, Mrs. H. Jackson also survives, 
Calumet road.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 8, 1916 P.8


MARY NATE  (d. 1954)

Private funeral services for Mary, day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Howard Nate of Grimms, who died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Fridolin Olsehowski officiated 
at services at the Watt Funeral Home, Maple Grove, and burial was in 
St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery, Maple Grove.
Survivors in addition to the parents are a brother and sister (private), 
at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Sauer of Whitelaw; and paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. George Nate of Grimms.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 16, 1954 P.17


MARY B. NATE  (d. 1973)

Mrs. George (Mame) Nate, 83, of Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. 
The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Nate, nee Mame Savage, was born Dec. 26, 1889, in the Town of Cato, 
daughter of the late James and Bridget Halloran Savage. She was married 
to George Nate, Sept. 1?, 1916, at St. Patrick Church. She was a charter 
member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Patrick Church and 
was a member of Holy Innocents Parish, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Her husband, two sons, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Pimeskern.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 6, 1973
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(Mame Nate/Dec 26, 1889/Aug 1973/SSDI)


BRIDGET O'BRIEN

Mrs. John O'Brien, 78 of 1210 South 17th street, died Sunday morning.  She
had been ill six weeks.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home
and at 9:30 from the St. Boniface church.  Burial will be in Maple Grove
Cemetery.
Mrs. O'Brien, nee Bridget Welch, was born in Toronto, Canada in 1861.  For
years Mr. and Mrs. o'Brien operated a farm near Grimms and came to this city
22 years ago.  Mr. O'Brien died 13 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, a son, a brother, eight grand children and 
one great grand child.(edited for living)
She was a member of the St. Ann CMA society whose members will meet at the
funeral home tonight at 7 o'clock to recite the rosary.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, p 9 C5; Monday 11 Dec 1939
(Sent in by a researcher/See contributors pg.)


ELLEN O'BRIEN  (d. 1948)

Miss Nellie O'Brien, 72, a native of the town of Maple Grove, died 
Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Patrick Guhin in that township, 
following an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Patrick 
Catholic church in Maple Grove with the Rev. Frank Schoettl officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A daughter of the late John and Mary O'Brien, the deceased was born on 
her parents Maple Grove farm in 1875. Never having married, she continued 
to make her home in the town throughout her life.
Miss O'Brien was a member and treasurer of the Altar society of the St. 
Patrick congregation.
The last member of the John O'Brien family, she is survived by a niece 
and several cousins in the Maple Grove area. In addition to her parents, 
six brothers and two sisters preceeded her in death.
The body may be viewed at the Watt funeral home in Maple Grove from 3 p.m. 
Saturday until the time of services Monday morning. The rosary will be 
recited there at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 26, 1948 P.2


JOHN O'BRIEN

JOHN O'BRIEN PIONEER, DIES AT GRIMMS
John O'Brien, well known resident of Grimms, died at the family home last
night aged 62 yrs.  He had been ill for several months.  The funeral will 
be held at Maple Grove Friday morning at 10 o'clock.  Mr. O'Brien who was born
in Pensylvania came to Manitowoc county as a child and with exception of 
five years spent in this city, had resided at Grimms all of his life.  He was
married 28 years ago to the widow who with two daughters Lucy at home and
Mrs. Ed. Barnes of this city survive.  Three brothers in Chicago and four
sisters, one of whom Mrs. Ed Welch resides at Grimms and the others in
Chicago survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed. 26 May 1926; p. 2, col 4
(Sent in by a researcher/See contributors pg.)


MARTIN O'BRIEN

WELL KNOWN MAPLE GROVE FARMER FOUND DEAD AT ROAD SIDE, 
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
Martin O’Brien, a well known Maple Grove farmer prominent as a 
stock raiser and owner of a large farm, was found dead on the 
road one half mile from his home yesterday morning, a victim of 
a runaway accident. District attorney Brady, who was notified, 
decided that no inquest was necessary, circumstances establishing 
the death as due to accident. 
Mr. O’Brien had been thrown from his buggy when it was overturned 
at a sharp curve in the road, one half mile from his house. The 
unfortunate man fell upon his face and all indications were that 
he had been killed instantly, there being no evidence that the 
body had moved after striking the roadway. 
The dead body was found by employees of Mr. O’Brien who made 
search when the horse returned to the farm early yesterday 
morning without the buggy or owner. 
Mr. O’Brien had been at Wayside and was on his way home at the 
time of the accident. In being thrown from the buggy, Mr. O’Brien 
fell upon his face, and death is thought to have resulted from 
injury to the brain or temple. The horse had dragged the buggy 
several rods and then breaking free, had made its way back home. 
Employees heard the animal and when Mr. O’Brien did not appear at 
the house, started an investigation. Mr. O’Brien was 41 years of 
age and unmarried. He owned his farm and was prosperous. He was 
known in his section as a breeder of hogs and was popular in the 
community where he resided. Two brothers and two sisters survive 
Mr. O’Brien, whose funeral will be held at Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 16, 1918, Page 1


MARY O'BRIEN  (d. 1944)

Miss Mary O'Brien, 76, lifelong resident of Maple Grove, died Sunday 
evening at the homestead farm, where she resided with her sister and 
brother.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Patrick's 
Catholic church in Maple Grove with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Miss O'Brein (sic) was born in Maple Grove in 1868, the daughter of the 
late John and Mary Linnane O'Brien. She was a member of the Altar society 
of the St. Patrick's congregation. Survivors are a brother, Dennis, sister, 
Nellie, both on the home farm, and a niece, Mrs. Florence Wheeler, of Los 
Angeles.
The body may be viewed after 7 o'clock this evening at the Watt funeral 
home, Maple Grove, where the rosary will be recited by the Altar society 
at 8:15 Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 18, 1944 P.2


WILLIAM O'BRIEN

HEAR OF DEATH OF A BROTHER
William O'Brien Dies in San Francisco
Word was received by his brother and sisters, Dennis, Mary and Nellie, 
in the town of Maple Grove, of the death at the Southern Pacific 
hospital at San Francisco Tuesday of William O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien, 
who was 60 and unmarried, left the county a quarter of a century ago 
and located at Reno where he was employed as a carpenter by the 
Southern Pacific Railway company. No details of the death were received 
here and Miss Nellie O'Brien started for the west immediately upon the 
receipt of the information. It is expected that the body will be returned 
to Maple Grove for burial.
Manitowoc Evening News, Friday, July 24, 1931 P.1


HARRY O'CONNELL

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1906:
3-year old Harry, son of Michael Connell in Maple Grove, was playing with
a tub in the garden Tuesday afternoon. There was water in the tub into which 
he fell face down and drowned despite the water being only 9 inches deep. The 
mother found the child soon after, but he was already dead, and all attempts 
at resuscitation by the quickly summoned doctor were to no avail.


MORGAN O'CONNELL  (d. 1916)

Morgan Connel (sic), well known resident of Maple Grove, died at 
his home there surrounded by his wife and family, Tuesday evening. 
The funeral will be held tomorrow at Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 4, 1916 P.3
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(No. 10. 1st publication Feb. 12, '16.)
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In Re Estate of Morgan Connell, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That at the General term of said court to be 
held on the first Tuesday (being the 7th day) of March, A.d., 1916, at 
the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and 
state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application
 of James O'Connell to admit to probate the last will and testament of 
Morgan Connell, late of the town of Maple Grove, in said county, 
deceased, and for the appointment of an administrator with will annexed;
Notice is Hereby Further Given, That at the Special term of said court 
to be held at said court house on the 2nd Tuesday, (being the 13th day) 
of June, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all 
claims against said Morgan Connell, deceased;
An notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination 
and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, 
in the city of Maanitowoc (sic), in said county and state, on or before 
the 13th day of June, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated February 10, 1916.
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Healy & Joyce, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 12, 1916 P.4
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Resolution On the Death Of MORIGAN(sic) O'CONNELL
St. Patrick's Court, No. 1165, C.C. F., at their regular meeting 
held Feb. 9, 1916, adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas, Brother Morigan O'Connell, after a lingering illness has 
been taken by his Heavenly Father from this world of care and sorrow, 
and
Whereas, Brother O'Connell was a charter member of St. Patrick's 
Court No. 1165, C.O.F., and was always an earnest worker and a 
faithful brother in the ranks of the Catholic Forrestry, therefore 
be it
Resolved, That bowing to will of our all-wise and all-merciful God we 
nevertheless deeply mourn and regret the loss of our beloved brother, 
and be it
Resolved, That trusting that the Almighty God will lighten their 
sorrows in this world and amply reward them in the better world to 
come, St. Patrick's Court, No. 1165, extends to the bereaved wife 
and family our sincere sympathy in the death of our beloved brother 
and be further
Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for the next sixty 
days. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes at this court 
and a copy to be sent to the wife and family of our departed brother,
P.W. Cavanaugh.
Maple Grove, Chief Ranger
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 17, 1916 P.11


MARGARET O'CONNOR  (d. 1916)

Mrs. Martin O'Connel (sic), a former well known resident of 
Maple Grove, died at her home at Appleton Friday and the body 
was brought to Maple Grove for burial today. Mrs. O'Connel is 
survived by her husband and ten children. The family removed 
from Maple Grove to Appleton a year ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 3, 1916 P.3
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On Friday morning, March 31, the soul of Mrs. Martin O'Connor entered
the "City Eternal." Up to a few weeks from her death she was in the 
best of health. The cause of her death was typhoid pneumonia. At first
Mrs. O'Connor was a victim of la grippe but she suffered a relapse,
which later developed into typhoid pneumonia. The best of medical aid
was obtained but of no avail.
Mrs. O'Connor was formerly Margaret Rowhan. She was married to Martin
O'Connor and up to two years ago has resided in the twon of Maple Grove.
She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by a host of 
friends.
The funeral mass was held at St. Mary's church in Appleton, of which
she was a member. The funeral took place at Maple Grove.
She is survived by a husband and six sons and four daughters, namely:
John, James, Emmet, William, Clarence, Edwin, Catherine, Florence,
Myrtle and Frances.
The funeral was one of the largest held at Maple Grove for some time.
Her six sons were pall bearers. The community unites in sympathy for 
the heart-broken family. May she rest in peace.
(Long poem)
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 8, 1916, P.4


MARTIN O'CONNOR  (d. 1878)
 
(From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1878):
The death of Martin O'Connor was a rather sad affair. It occurred Nov.
9th. It was rumored at first that the cause of his death was an internal
injury received while wrestling, but we have been informed since that
death resulted from a long standing disease.


MARTIN O'CONNOR  (d. 1921)

MAPLE GROVE PIONEER DIES AT APPLETON
Martin O'Conners, pioneer settler of Maple Grove and a resident there
up to six years ago when he removed to Appleton to make his home, died
at Appleton Sunday and the body will be taken to Maple Grove, Wednesday
for burial,. It is expected that services will be held at Appleton and
that burial will be held from the train upon its arrival at Reedsville,
burial being at Maple Grove.
Mr. O'Connors was 63 years of age and for years was prominent as a 
farmer of the county, is survived by four sons and three daughters, Mrs.
O'Connors having died three years ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 1, 1921


MARGARET O'HEARN  (d. 1931)

MRS. O'HEARN MAPLE GROVE PIONEER DEAD
Mrs. Margaret O'Hearn, 70, widow of the late Patrick O'Hearn, Maple 
Grove farmer and herself a resident of the town almost her entire 
life, passed away last night at the hospital here. She was brought 
to the hospital a few days ago from the homestead in Maple Grove. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Margaret Kane, and she was born 
in the town of Franklin in 1861. She was married to Patrick O'Hearn 
in 1887 and he preceded her in death twenty years ago. She is 
survived by four sons, James, Elmer and William of this city, and 
Edward of Duluth, a sister, Mrs. Max Swember of Chicago and seven 
grandchildren.
The remains will be at the home of a son, James O'Hearn, 2802 Clark 
street, until Saturday morning, when funeral services will be held 
and the remains taken to the St. Patrick's church with services there 
at ten Saturday morning. Rev. Father A'Hearn will officiate and burial 
will be at Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Hearld News, Wednesday, March 18, 1931 P.3


PATRICK O'KEEFE

Maple Grove Farmer Dead
Patrick O'Keefe, 62-year-old town of Maple Grove resident, was found dead 
at home late Tuesday afternoon by a sister, Mrs. Joseph Guhin of Maple 
Grove, when she checked his two-day failure to appear at her home or around 
the outside of his house.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who with Sheriff Arthur Truttschel investigated, 
said death was due to a heart attack.
Mrs. Guhin told the sheriff she became worried because she had not seen her 
brother since Sunday. About 4:30 p.m. yesterday she went to his home, where 
he lived alone, but was unable to enter because of locked doors.
She then walked around the dwelling and looked into a bedroom window. There 
she saw O'Keefe sitting on the floor with his head tilted back against the 
door. Observing no movement she feared he was dead and telephoned Truttschel.
Mr. O'Keefe, who never married, was born in the town of Morrison, Brown 
county, in 1885. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Anthongy DiCicco and 
Mrs. Sarah Sweet of Chicago and Mrs. Joseph Guhin of Maple Grove. Another 
sister, Mrs. Bridget McCarthy of Los Angeles, Calif., died Sunday and was 
buried there today.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Watt 
funeral home and at St. Patrick's Catholic church. The Rev. Frank Schoettle 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight until the 
hour for service. The rosary will be recited at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday and 
Thursday evenings.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 18, 1947 P. 2


CATHERINE O'LEARY

Mrs. John O'Leary, 76, of Maple Grove, died Monday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Watt Funeral Home, Rt. 1, 
Reedsville, and 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. A 
nephew, the Rev. Allan Jirikovec, will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. O'Leary, nee Catherine O'Hearn, was born Oct. 4, 1895, in the Town of 
Maple Grove, daughter of the late John E. and Agnes Dorsey O'Hearn. She was 
married to John O'Leary Feb. 20, 1918, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple 
Grove. She was a member of St. Patrick Altar Society.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters; five brothers, James, of Rt. 1, 
Reedsville, John, of King, Charles, of Chicago, Raymond of Miami and Lesley, 
of Milwuakee; 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A brother and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Alois Pimeskern and 8:30 p.m. by St. 
Patrick Altar Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis.  January 3, 1972


ANNA O'NEIL

Mrs. John O'Neil, 73, of Appleton, a former Manitowoc County resident, died 
Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, after a heart attack 
at noon Monday.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Ellenbecker Funeral Home, 
Appleton, and at 10 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton, the Rev. 
Edward A. Wagner, celebrant of the solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in 
St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove.
Mrs. O'Neil was born Anna Rolland July 26, 1887, in the Town of Franklin, 
daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dugan Rolland. She was educated in 
Manitowoc County schools and married to John O'Neil in November, 1924, in 
Manitowoc County. They operated a farm in the Town of Maple Grove, later 
moving to Outagamie County. They moved to Appleton several years ago. Her 
husband preceded her in death 10 years ago and a sister, Mrs. John Daley, 
preceded her in death six years ago.
Survivors include a daughter, two brothers, Jerry of Clarks Mills and 
William of Reedsville; a nephew with whom she was living when she died, 
Leslie O'Neil of Appleton and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1960 P. 9


JAMES O'NEIL  (d. 1919)

James O'Neil of Maple Grove, died at the Manitowoc county asylum where he had 
been an inmate for several months, last Wednesday at the age of forty-seven 
years. He leaves surviving him two brothers and two sisters, John and Tim, at 
home, and the Misses Neil and Mary, residents of Chicago. The funeral will take 
place at St. Patrick's church Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1920 P. 5


HAROLD OSWALD

Harold D. Oswald, 36, of Taus, died unexpectedly Tuesday Evening at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple 
Grove, the Rev. Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery with military graveside rites by Amvets Post No. 1032 
of Reedsville.
Mr. Oswald was born Aug. 22, 1936, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
Anton and Laura Welch Oswald. He attended Riverside Grade School and 
was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1954. He 
entered military service in 1957 and was stationed in Alaska. He was 
discharged in 1959 at Fort Lewis, Wash. He married Alice Baroun Sept. 
10, 1960, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He was formerly 
employed at H.G. Weber Co., Kiel, for 10 years. The couple took over 
the operation of the Oswald Tavern and Grocery Store at Taus in 
September of 1970.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church, Maple 
Grove, the Amvets Post No. 1032 of Reedsville, the Kellnersville Unit 
of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn., the Pembine 
Sportsmen's Club and local snowmobile clubs.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother died in infancy.
Friends may call at the funeral home, from 3 p.m. Friday until the time 
of service Saturday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday by 
Father Pimeskern and at 8:45 p.m. by the Holy Name Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 11, 1973


MICHAEL PEPPARD

Michael Peppard Is Dead, Funeral At Maple Grove
Michael Peppard, an old resident of Manitowoc county, died at Mishawaka, 
Ind., Friday, according to word received by local relatives. The body 
will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Reedy, Maribel 
and the funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick's church, 
Maple Grove. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 2, 1933 P.4


RAYMOND L. PETSKA

Raymond L. Petska, 61, of Shoto, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral service will be held at 9:15 a.m. at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. 
John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple 
Grove.
Mr. Petska was born June 20, 1911, at Bolivar, Mo., son of the late Joseph and 
Theresa Kocian Petska. He married Bernadine Munhall in June of 1938 at Marinette, 
Wis. The couple located at Shoto. He was employed at Fred Radandt Sons Inc., 
Manitowoc, for 18 years and operated a tavern for the past 12 years. Mr. Petska 
was charter member of the Shoto Conservation Club, retired volunteer fireman for 
the Town of Two Rivers and a member of the Tavern League.
Survivors include his wife, four sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); two brothers, Virgil, of Manitowoc and Adolph, of Chicago; three 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Wilhelm and Mrs. Charles Johanek, of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Martin Krainik, of Denmark; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, from 4 p.m. Wednesday 
until the hour of service Thursday. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 10, 1972


ANTHONY PHILLIP

Anthony Phillip, 10, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The 
Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Anthony was born Mar. 3, 1963, in the Town of Franklin, son of Joseph 
and LaVern Watzka Phillip. He attended St. Patrick Parochial School.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973


ALBERT RADEY, JR.   (d. 1935)

Tractor Crushes Youthful Farmer
Albert Radey Jr. Dies Instantly In Mishap On Farm Near City
Albert Radey Jr., 23-year-old farmer operating the Charles Hessel farm 
a mile northwest of the municipal airport, was almost instantly killed 
shortly after 7 a.m. today when a tractor he was operating overturned 
and impaled him on the prongs of a mired manure spreader.
No one saw the accident, but Radey's plight was discovered by his wife 
and Edward Holsen, a neighbor.  It was more than an hour after the 
accident before it was possible to release the body from beneath the 
tractor seat.  Another tractor from a nearby farm succeeded in righting 
the upended machine.
Dr. Gerald Ran, county coroner, who with Sheriff Max Hillier Jr., was 
called to the scene, said that Mr. Radey was probably instantly killed.  
He suffered a broken back and a crushed skull. There will be no 
inquest.
Soft ground on the field near the large barn yesterday mired the manure 
spreader hub deep. Mr. Radey tried to release the spreader with the use 
of a team of horses but was not successful.
Borrows a Tractor
This morning he secured a tractor from a nearby farm and hitched it to 
the spreader with a chain.
Examination of the chain after the accident revealed that instead of 
running the end through the hole in the draw-bar at the rear axle, Radey 
had taken a hitch over the housing of the axle. When he applied the 
power this hitch served as a lever to raise the front of the tractor. 
Radey was thrown back against the prongs of the manure spreader and 
pinned fast by the tractor.
First on the scene were Edward Holsen, who operates the next farm, and 
Roland Bierman, a neighbor boy who was walking down the road to assist 
Radey in the farm work. Both hurried to the barn to bring a team of 
horses but it was not possible to right the tractor and release Radey.
After additional help succeeded in righting the tractor the body of Mr. 
Radey was removed from the drum of the spreader and taken to Shimek and 
Schwartz parlors in this city.
Funeral Saturday
Announcement was made that funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 
a.m. from the St. Patrick church at Maple Grove in charge of the Rev. 
Father E.A. Radey of Holy Innocents Parish, this city, a cousin of the 
deceased.
Mr. Radey was born on the homestead farm in the town of Franklin near 
Taus, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radey Sr.  After finishing the 
rural schools he took up farming and in 1931 was married to Bernice 
Layman of this city.  They took up residence on the present Hessel 
farm, which the deceased since operated.
Survivors are his widow, a two year old son, (private); two brothers, 
Henry and William, Taus; a sister Emily, city, and his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Albert Radey Sr., Taus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 10, 1935 Page 1


CAROL MAE RADEY

Death saddened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radey, Jr., when 
their 6 months old baby died of pneumonia. The parents are the only 
survivors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 18, 1932 Page 13


JOHN RADEY

John F. Radey, 64, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove.
The Rev. E.A. Radey, pastor of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, a son of the deceased will be celebrant of the solemn
requiem high Mass. The Rev. Cyril Kabet of Antigo deacon. the
Rev. Alois Pimeskern of Maple Grove subdeacon and the Rev.
Joseph P. Lutheran of Greenville, master of ceremonies. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Radey was born in the Town of Franklin May 10, 1871, son 
of the late John and Katharine Decker Radey. He married Anna 
Kubale May 22, 1894. The couple observed its 67th wedding
anniversary in 1961.
Surviving are three sons, three daughters, 27 grandchildren 
and 72 great grandchildren.(Names withheld because of living
people). Five children preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the parish and
at 8:30 by members of the Holy Name Society.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1965


CHARLES L. REIDY

Charles L. Reidy, age 76, of 2498 Bluestone Place, Green Bay, 
died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at St. Vincent's 
Hospital, Green Bay. 
Charles was born July 7, 1931, in the Town of Morrison, son 
of the late Jeremiah and Elizabeth Cohen Reidy. Charles 
attended schools in De Pere and graduated with the class of 
1949 from East DePere High School. Charles served in the 
United States Army. He enjoyed farming, playing baseball, 
bowling, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Charles was a 
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, and was 
a Wayside volunteer firefighter. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and 
one brother-in-law, Rosemary (Francis) Curran, infant sister, 
Claire; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Martin Reidy, 
Jerome Reidy, and Hildregarde Reidy; two brothers-in-law: 
Raymond Stedl, and Howard Clumpner; two nephews: DuWayne 
Clumpner and Jerry Fronk; one niece: Diane Clumpner; one great 
nephew: Sheldon Jandrin. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 
2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Rallen 
Stencil will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will 
follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until 
the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home, Kellnersville, is assisting the Reidy family with 
funeral arrangements. 
"The family would like to thank Ginger and her dedicated staff 
at Century Ridge Assisted Living Facility, Green Bay, for all 
the special care and respect for Charles needs. Also a loving 
gratitude to his nephew and wife (private) for all they did for 
Charles." 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 6, 2008


TIMOTHY REIDY

Timothy Ready(sic), a young man and resident of the town of 
Maple Grove, died Tuesday and his funeral took place this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 11, 1917 P.3


ELMER J. REMIKER

Elmer J. Remiker Sr., 96, formerly of the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
died Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2005, at Harmony West Assisted Living, Manitowoc. 
Elmer was born Jan. 16, 1909, at Maple Grove son of the late Joseph and Mary Stefl 
Remiker. On Nov. 22, 1927, Elmer married the former Marie H. Siedel at St. Patrick 
Catholic Church at Maple Grove. She preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1992. Elmer 
farmed in the town of Franklin until 1955 and then became an advertising salesman 
for Bankers Advertising Co., Hilbert Favorite Co., and the Zander Press for which 
he worked for 33 years. Elmer was also a health officer for the town of Franklin 
for 15 years. In the past he was a member of the Reedsville School Board for 12 
years, Wisconsin School Board Association, The Reedsville Lions Club, The Reedsville-
Wayside Sportsman's Club, The Reedsville Knights of Columbus Council #5798, and was 
a current member of Holy Family Parish of Brillion.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Maple Grove; six grandchildren; 
11 great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, three sisters-in-law, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; two brothers, Edward and Herbert; seven 
brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call at Holy Family Parish on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
10:45 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving 
the Remiker family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005, 
at Holy Family Parish, 1100 West Ryan Road, Brillion. The Rev. Tom Long will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove.


JOSEPH P. REMIKER

Joseph P. Remiker, 90, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois 
Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Remiker was born June 15, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
Joseph and Barbara Miller Remiker, He married Mary Stefl Apr. 7, 1902. He was 
a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, Edward, of Cato, Herbert, of Manitowoc, 
Elmer, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Victor, of Clark Mills and Joseph Jr., of Rt. 2, 
Reedsville; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Hastreiter, of Rt. 1 Cato; 20 
grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon 
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by Father Pimeskern and at 8:30 
o'clock by the Holy Name Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 17, 1973


NORA REMIKER  (Mrs. John)

On Friday evening of last week, Mrs. John Remiker passed away at 
her home here after an illness of several weeks. The best of care 
and medical attendance were administered to her but they proved to 
be of no avail and on Friday evening about 4:30 o’clock with the 
members of her family at her bedside, her life work was finished 
and the soul began its Journey on the pathway to the Great Beyond. 
The news of her death was received with sorrow and the expressions 
of sympathy for the bereaved husband and children were many and 
from the heart. 
The silver cord is severed, the golden bowl is broken, the dust has 
returned to the earth as it was; the spirit has returned to the God 
who gave it. Her death at the noonday of life is to be sincerely 
regretted. 
Mrs. Remiker, previous to her marriage was Miss Nora Mangin. She 
is survived by her husband and two children, Raymond and Mary; 
her father, Paul Mangin Sr.; four sisters and three brothers. Her 
popularity and appreciation for her kind deeds was shown by the 
concourse of people who assembled at her residence and escorted 
her remains to their final resting place, despite the inclement 
condition of the weather. 
The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Patrick’s church. 
Requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. George Casey, pastor 
of the church. The pallbearers were John Doolan, Peter Falvey, 
James O’Hearn, Joseph Phillip, Joseph Remiker and James Rolland. 
The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the 
grief stricken family in their hour of affliction.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 31, 1918, Page 3


EDWARD REZNICHEK

Edward Reznichek, 75, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Friday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be 
in St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove.
Mr. Reznichek was born Mar. 25, 1898, in the Town of Franklin, 
son of the late John and Anna Mestak Reznichek. He married Lorina 
Zipperer Nov. 10, 1925. He farmed in the town of Franklin and was 
treasurer of the school district in the Town of Franklin.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Monday until the 
time of service Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 21, 1973


MARY B. ROLLAND

Sorrow reigns in the home of Jerry Rolland of Grimms, death having 
entered Saturday noon, Oct. 12, and claimed for its own his young 
and loving wife. 
The decedent’s maiden name was Mary Peppard. She was 33 years of 
age and was married at Maple Grove on Oct. 20, 1908. She was in 
the best of health and apparently had a long life before her when 
she was stricken with bronchial pneumonia on Oct. 3, and although 
everything available in medical aid was summoned, it was expected 
from the first to be fatal as it was the third attack of that 
dreaded disease. She leaves to mourn her early departure her 
heart-broken husband and three small children, Florence, aged 7 
years, Clement, aged 5 years and Charles, one year old; also her 
mother, who is too ill to be told of her death, her father, Michael 
Peppard of Wayside, five sisters and a large host of relatives and 
friends. She was a faithful Christian and a most loving wife and 
mother, who will be very sadly missed. 
The funeral was held at St. Patrick’s church in Maple Grove Monday 
morning, mass being sung by the Rev. Father Casey. Her remains were 
laid to rest in the cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 21, 1918, Page 4


MICHAEL ROLLAND  (d. 1901)

Michael Roland a resident of Grimms died yesterday, of paralysis. 
He had been ailing for some time. He leaves a wife and family to 
mourn his demise.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1901, 4


RICHARD ROLLAND  (d. 1917)

Richard Rolland, who formerly lived on a farm a half mile west of 
this village, died at his home at Stark, last Saturday morning. He 
has been seriously ill for the past few weeks and his death was not 
unexpected. 
He is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral was held 
last Monday at Maple Grove and was very largely attended.
**********
The funeral of Richard Rolland of Stark, formerly of this county, 
was held at Maple Grove April 2. In spite of the inclement weather 
and poor roads it was among one of the largest held here for some 
time. Solemn high mass was read by Father Casey, assisted by Rev. 
Braun and Rev. Kahfil?. Mr. Rolland had been in poor health for 
some time, all medical help being of no avail. He is survived by 
a wife, two sons and two daughters, Jerry and William, and Mrs. Ed. 
Linnane and Mrs. John Daley, besides one brother and a sister.
**********
Michael Doolan, Jr. of Milwaukee was here to attend the funeral 
of his uncle, Richard Rolland.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 05, 1917, Page 4


SADIE ROLLAND

Maple Grove Woman Dead.
Mrs. James Rowland(sic) of Maple Grove died at her home last night 
at the age of 23 years, a victim of pneumonia from which she 
had suffered but a short time. Deceased, formerly Miss Ebert, 
daughter of Edward Ebert of Cato, was one of the most popular 
young women of the section in which she resided. She is 
survived by her husband and a babe of four weeks, her father, 
one sister Miss Margaret and a brother Joseph Ebert.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 17, 1919 P.1


PETER SAUER

Peter Sauer, Town of Franklin Resident, Dies Saturday Night
Death came as a merciful relief to Peter Sauer of Taus, town of Franklin, 
Saturday night at the home of his son, Frank, where he made his home since 
his illness became serious two weeks ago. Being in good health all his 
life and up and about till three weeks ago, his death from a complication 
of diseases came as a shock to his many friends in the county.
Mr. Sauer was 65 years of age being born in Bohemia in 1863. He came to 
America with his parents when five years old. He was always a hard worker 
and was loved and repected by all who knew him.
His wife preceded him in death 8 years ago. He is survived by five children; 
Mrs. Frank Zahorik, Mrs. Andrew Tisler, Mrs. Thomas Kosticka and Louis and 
Frank of Taus and three step children, Mrs. Anna Hill of Manitowoc and Joe 
and Albert Svacina of Grimms. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank Jerabek of Menchalville, 
Mrs. Anna Roubal, town of Kossuth and two brothers, Andrew and Wencel of 
Menchalville and 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive.
The following grandchildren will act as pallbearers: Harry Hill, Jerome, Louis 
and Raymond Svacina, Victor Tisler and Victor Zahorik. The funeral will be 
held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning from St. Patrick's church of Maple Grove 
with Father Grace officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 10, 1928 P. 2


BRIDGET SAVAGE

Mrs. James Savage, of the town of Cato, died at a hospital at Green Bay where 
she had received treatment, Saturday. The body will be taken to the home and 
funeral services will be held from the Catholic church at Maple Grove on 
Wednesday. Mrs. Savage was 55 years of age and is survived by her husband and 
four children, two sons and two daughters.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1920 P. 4


JAMES SAVAGE

GRIEF OVER DEATH OF WIFE KILLS CATO MAN
Grief over the death of his wife which occurred two months ago is believed to 
have hastened the demise of James Savage, pioneer resident of the county who 
passed away at his home near Cato Sunday. Mr. Savage had not been in robust 
health for a year but since the death of his wife, he had failed noticeably 
and the end came yesterday.
Mr. Savage was 66 years of age and for many years had resided one mile from 
Cato where he had a beautiful farm and home. He is survived by two sons, 
Stephen and John and two daughters, Miss Ruby, a teacher at Neenah and Mrs. 
George Nate, of Maple Grove. Four sister, Mrs. John Murphy and Mrs. Ann 
Langtry, this city and Mrs. F. Brunner and Mrs. John Rice, of Rapids also 
survive.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1920 P. 1


JOHN G. SAVAGE

John Savage, 58, died Sunday afternoon at his home at Cato.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The
Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mr. Savage, a native of the Town of Cato, was born Nov. 10, 1900, son
of the late James and Bridget O'Halloran Savage. He had been employed
the last 20 years by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of
Boilermakers Local 443.
Surviving are two daughters, a brother, Steve of Two Rivers; two sisters,
Mrs. George Nate of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Simonich of Lewiston, N.Y.,
and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 09, 1960  page 17


BRIDGET SHEAHAN

SHEAHAN, Mrs. James-Aged 70 years, died Wednesday night at home 
of son in Milwaukee. Born Bridget Cannon in Outagamie county in 
1863, married to James Sheahan and located in town of Maple Grove. 
Mr. Sheahan died 10 years ago and deceased has lived with sons at 
Milwaukee for past three years. Body to home of son Henry in Maple 
Grove Friday. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick Cahtolic 
church in Maple Grove. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 7, 1933 P.15


DENNIS SHEAHAN

Dennis Sheahan, 80, Dies Today in Maple Grove
Dennis Sheahan, 80, pioneer resident of Maple Grove passed away 
this morning at the home of his son James near Grimms where he 
had been making his home. The deceased in earlier life served as 
a mail carrier in the town and was also a deputy sheriff. His son 
James is his only close relative.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning from the St. 
Patrick's church at Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 1, 1932 P.5


EDWARD SHEAHAN

Edward Sheahan, 74, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. 
Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sheahan was born Sept. 26, 1898, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of 
the late James and Bridget Cannon Sheahan. He married Elizabeth O'Neill 
May 27, 1928, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The couple farmed in the 
Town of Maple Grove.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, two daughters, a brother, James, 
of Rt. 2 Reedsville; and 25 grandchildren. A sister, five brothers and 
two sons 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.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 14, 1972


ELLEN SHEAHAN

FALLS DEAD ON WAY HOME FROM A VISIT TO SON
Suddenly stricken ill while returning home from a visit to her son, 
and while walking on the highway from the home of the latter in the 
town of Maple Grove yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Dennis Sheehan (sic), 
an aged resident of the town died before assistance arrived.
Mrs. Sheehan had been visiting her son, two miles east of the village 
and about 5 o'clock in the afternoon started on her way home. She 
refused to be accompanied, since she had made the trip many times 
before on foot. Neighbors saw the woman stagger and fall and went to 
ascertain the cause and found her dying. The body was conveyed to her 
home. Mrs. Sheehan was 75 and is survived by her husband and two 
children, James and Mrs. Dan Duggan of Maple Grove. The Sheehan family 
are pioneers of the county.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Patrick's church, 
Rev. Casey officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 11, 1921 P.1


JAMES SHEAHAN  (d. 1917)

James Sheahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Sheahan of Maple Grove, 
died at the home of his parents after an illness of three months, 
death being due to rheumatism which affected his heart. Although 
Mr. Sheahan had been ill for some time his condition was not 
considered serious and his death was a shock to his family and 
many friends. Mr. Sheahan had been located at Williston, N.D., 
for the past five years, being a railroad conductor on the Great 
Northern railroad and returned here three months ago when his 
health failed. He was born at Maple Grove Nov. 1, 1891, and is 
survived by his parents and four brothers-John of Chicago, Daniel 
of New Richmond, Allen of Milwaukee and Ervine of Maple Grove. 
Five sisters, Mrs. J.P. Logan of Chicago, Lottie of Stevens Point 
and Mollie, Helen and Irene of Maple Grove. The funeral was held 
Wednesday at St. Patrick's church at Maple Grove. Rev. Father 
O'Leary of Manitowoc officiating in the absence of the pastor, 
Rev. Father Casey. The pall bearers were James and Richard Roland, 
Daniel Lorigan, Michael Cohen, William Watt and James Sheahan. 
Among the out-of-town people which attended the funeral were: Mr. 
and Mrs. F.G. Englet, Mr. and Ms. W.P. McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. 
Logan of Chicago; Mrs. Marion Collins of New Denmark; John Logan 
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Den Grady and son and Mary Grady of Osman; 
Mrs. Magie Kings and Miss Kathryn Doolan of Manitowoc; Mrs. Ellen 
Cabot, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bubboltz 
and son of Reedsville; Rudolph Christel of St. Nazianz.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 31, 1917 P.4


JAMES SHEAHAN  (d. 1923)

WELL KNOWN MAPLE GROVE FARMER DEAD
James Sheahan Was Ill Only Two Hours
James Sheehan (sic), well known town of Maple Grove farmer died 
suddenly at his home last night following an illness of only two 
hours. Sheehan had been about the farm as usual during the day 
looking after all of his duties and at 6 o'clock assisted with 
the evening milking. At about 9 o'clock he complained of a severe 
pain in his chest and at 11 o'clock death had claimed him. The 
demise was due to a heart affection. Mr. Sheehan had never known 
an ill day during his life and news of his death will come as a 
shock to a large circle of friends.
Was 60 years of Age
Mr. Sheehan was about sixty years old and had made his home on 
the farm where death occurred for many years. He is survived by 
his widow, six sons, James, William, Henry, Edward, Thomas and 
Charles; one daughter Mary and one brother Dennis.
He was a member of the Catholic Knights for twenty-seven years 
and was also a member of the Holy Name Society, an organization 
of St. Patrick's congregation at Maple Grove. The funeral 
arrangements had not been completed this morning and will be 
announced later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 19, 1923 P.1


DENNIS SHEEHY

Denis (sic) Sheehy died Saturday morning at the home of his son-in-law, 
Thos. Collins. Mr. Sheehy was 90 years of age. The funeral will be held 
Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1917 P.4


JOHN J. SHEEHY (d. 1913)

John Sheehy Not Suicide as Reported It Is Said
CAUGHT IN ROPE OF A HAY FORK
Caught in the rope of a hay fork which he was seeking to adjust, 
John Sheehy, the Maple Grove man whose dead body was found in the 
hayloft of his barn yesterday, is believed to have met his death 
by accident. The fact that there was no knot in the rope which was 
wound about Sheehy's body several times and across which his head 
was hanging, dissipates the theory of suicide.
It is believed that Mr. Sheehy was overcome by the heat while 
working to adjust the rope of the hay fork and that he may have 
ruptured a blood vessel in the head to cause death. The rope was 
wound about the man's legs, indicating that he had attempted to 
hold himself while seeking to ???? the rope preparatory to use 
in ?????.
Mr. Sheehey was 57 years of age ??? is survived by a widow and 
five ????. He was one of the pros (remainder of paragraph unreadable.)
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 2, 1913 P.8


NELLIE SHEEHY

Mrs. Leo Sheehy, 54, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay, after being hospitalized there since Saturday.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Watt Funeral Home, Maple Grove, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Alois Pimeskern 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Sheehy, the former Nellie Lorrigan, was born March 15, 1910, in the Town of 
Franklin, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Long Lorrigan. She attended St. 
Patrick Parochial School, Maple Grove, and was graduated from Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, in 1927. Mrs. Sheehy taught in Manitowoc County school system for 15 
years and at St. Theresa Catholic School, Appleton, and St. Mary Catholic School, 
Clark Mills. She was married to Leo Sheehy June 18, 1941, at St. Theresa Catholic 
Church, Appleton, by the Rev. William Grace. Mrs. Sheehy was a member of the Altar 
Society. Mr. Sheehy preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1963. Four brothers also 
preceded her in death.
Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, of Chicago, Sherman, of Manitowoc and Brian, 
of Maple Grove, two sisters, Mrs. Bernice O'Hearn, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edwin Rank, 
of Francis Creek and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the parish Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and the Altar Society Rosary will be recited at 
8:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1964 P. 20


PATRICK SHEEHY

Patrick L. Sheehy, 83, retired farmer of the Town of Franklin, died 
Tuesday afternoon at the Fairhills Convalescent Home at Maribel.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the Watt Funeral 
Home, Maple Grove, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 
Maple Grove, the Rev. Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Sheehy was born Jan. 17, 1873, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
the late John and Mary Munhall Sheehy. On Feb. 27, 1900 he married 
the former Margaret Sullivan, of the Town of Maple Grove and she 
preceded him in death during December of 1932. They settled in the 
Town of Franklin. Mr. Sheehy retired from active farming several 
years ago. He was a charter member of the Catholic Knights of 
Columbus and a member of the St. Patrick Holy Name Society.
Survivors include four sons, Leo and Gordon of the Town of Franklin, 
Patrick Jr., of Manitowoc and Elmer of Minneapolis; a sister, Mrs. 
Ellen Linnane of Chicago; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Wednesday 
evening where the Rosary will be recited by members of the Holy Name 
Society and the Knights of Columbus at 8 o'clock and at 8 p.m. 
Thursday by members of the congregation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 19, 1956 P.17


MRS. GEORGE STELZER

LIFE'S TRAGEDY EMPHASIZED IN MOTHER'S DEATH
The tragedy of human life was emphasized by the death at the hospital 
in this city Wednesday of Mrs. George Stelzer, well known town of 
Franklin woman whose demise brought shadows to a home which only a 
short time previously had been blessed by happiness of the birth of 
twin babes, who with two other children of tender age, are left 
motherless.
Mrs. Stelzer's death was due to pneumonia which she suffered two weeks 
ago, a week after the birth of the babes. Every thing possible was done 
to save her life but to no avail and the end came yesterday.
Mrs. Stelzer was 27 years of age and a native of Maple Grove, this 
county, where she spent most of her life. Funeral services will be 
held Saturday morning at Maple Grove, the Rev. Casey officiating and 
burial will be at the Maple Grove cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 4, 1923 P.3


WENDELIN STELZER

The funeral of the late Wendelin Stelzer, a pioneer settler of the 
county was held at St. Patrick’s church at Maple Grove today. Mr. 
Stelzer, who was past 70, came here as a youth of 17 and cleared 
his own farm and had been engaged in agriculture for over a half 
a century. He is survived by a widow and six sons.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 13, 1915, Page 1
*******
(died town of Franklin/b. 8 Apr. 1845/father: Anton Stelzer, b. Germany)


ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

Mr. and Mrs. John Mullins of Osman attended the funeral of the 
late Mrs. Sullivan Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 04, 1915, Page 4


JOHN SULLIVAN      (co. death index v.49 p.481)

Name:John Sullivan
White/Male
Occ: Farmer
b: 3 Oct. 1876, Wisconsin/d. 9 April 1956, Manitowoc/age 80 yrs./
     cause: Parkinsons disease (10 yrs)and post encephalitic (50 yrs)
informant: Mrs John Sullivan


JOHN TIKALSKY

John Tikalsky, 61, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Manitowoc 
County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John 
Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple 
Grove.
Mr. Tikalsky was born Aug. 8, 1911, in the Town of Maple Grove, a son of 
the late Anton and Mary Spatchek Tikalsky. He married Florence O'Connell 
June 11, 1935, at Maple Grove. She preceded him in death in January of 
1937.
Survivors include a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three brothers, 
Joseph, of Sheboygan, Stephen, of Green Bay and Roman, of Brillion; a 
sister, Mrs. Ben (Sophie) Wenzel, of Potter; and three grandchildren. A 
sister, Mrs. John (Carrie) Wallander, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m.Thursday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 30, 1972


JEREMIAH TOOMEY

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: 
Jerry Toomey, who lives on the corner of 6th and Franklin Streets, suffered 
a stroke Sunday and has lost his power of speech. His condition is critical.
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1908:
Death here Tuesday, at age 71, of express driver Jerry Toomey. The deceased
was employed here since 1871. He leaves a wife and 5 children. The funeral 
will be held today in Maple Grove.


FRANCES WALLANDER

Mrs. William Wallander, 71, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Watt Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois 
Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wallander, the former Frances Carr, was born March 29, 1898, in Town 
of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Patrick and Hannah 
Hayes Carr. She was married to William Wallander at Milwaukee June 24, 
1924, and the couple farmed in the Maple Grove area.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, a daughter, a sister, Mrs. 
Raymond Heise, of West Allis, Wis., and two grandchildren. A sister and 
two brothers preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the parish 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. and the St. Patrick Altar Society Rosary 
will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Wallander was a member of the Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1970


DANIEL WATT

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899:
Thurs. last week Daniel Watt, an old resident of Town Maple Grove, committed
suicide by hanging. The deceased was about 70 and had never married. He had about
$400 in his pocket.


MRS. J.P. WATT

MRS. J.P. WATT DIES TODAY AT MILWAUKEE
News was received here today of the death of Mrs. J.P. Watt, widow of the 
late John P. Watt of Maple Grove, death occuring at Milwaukee where she 
made her home with her son, Dr. Edward Watt. Death came to Mrs. Watt this 
morning. The funeral will be held at Maple Grove on Friday, the remains 
being shipped from Milwaukee tomorrow.
Mrs. Watt went to Milwaukee to make her home after the store which she and 
her husband conducted at the Grove was sold to Tom Doolan.
Besides her son, two daughters will mourn her loss.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1921 P. 1


DANIEL WELCH

16 Months Old Child Killed Near Grimms
Daniel Welch Is Fatally Hurt When Run Over By Milk Truck
Daniel Welch, 16 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Welch, was killed
instantly at 9:45 am today at the home of his parents, on half mile south 
of Grimms, when he was run over by a milk truck driven by Norman Reach, 18, 
of Reedsville.
The child apparently wandered in front of the truck while it was loading 
milk alongside the barn and was run over by the right front wheel when the 
truck started to leave.  The child's body was found by the father, who was 
working on a tractor nearby, after the truck was out of the yard.
Driver Unaware Of Mishap
Reach did not know that the truck he was driving had killed the child until
he was contacted by the authorities at the White House Milk plant in this
city shortly after 10:15 am.
Dr. Theodore Teligen, county coroner, said the child's head and body were
crushed by the right front wheel of the truck.  He said early this 
afternoon that he had not yet conferred with District Attorney John Danielson 
but he added that he thought there would not be an inquest.
The body was taken to the Watt funeral home in Maple Grove where it may be
viewed tonight and funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic
Church in Maple Grove on Thursday at 9 am.  Interment will be in the church
cemetery.
Reach told Sheriff Elmer Bergner that he stopped at the Welch home with the
milk truck owned by Mrs. Henry Sheahan, Maple Grove, backed the truck up to
the barn, which is about 50 feet from the house and talked to the father of
the child for a few minutes.  He then loaded four cans of milk on the truck
from the left, jumped into the cab and drove away.
Blood On Wheel
The right front wheel of the truck was found to have blood on it and there
was a little on the right rear wheel, but authorities believed that only 
the front wheel passed over the child.
"I never saw the child while I was at the Welch home this morning," Reach
told the sheriff, "I had seen him on one or two other occasions when he was
with his mother."
The Welch home is about a half mile south of the old quarry at Grimms.  The
house and the barn are about the same distance from the road and the barn 
is about 50 feet north of the house.  Sheriff Elmer Bergner said.  The truck
backed up a slight incline to the barn.  The father was working on a 
tractor some distance behind the truck.
Sheriff Bergner and County Traffic Officer Henry Pleuss rushed to the scene
of the mishap as soon as they were informed of it and found Coroner 
Theodore Teitgen already there.
Daniel was the only child of the Welches.
Manitowoc Herald-Times; Wednesday 2 Sept 1942; p. 2, c. 1
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EDMUND WELCH

Edmund J. Welch, 97, of Grimms, one of Manitowoc County's oldest residents,
died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  He had been a
patient there since Nov 1.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove.  
The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Welch was born in New York July 5, 1862, son of the late William and
Julia Malone Welch.  He married Margaret O'Brien at St. Patrick Church 
March 28, 1894, and the couple farmed in Grimms.  He remained on the farm until 
his illness.
Mr. Welch was a charter member of Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church 
and for many years served as a director of School District Joint  of Grimms.  
His wife died in 1945.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Anton Oswald, Mrs. Charles Nate, Sr., 
and Mrs. Archie Nate of Rt. 2, Cato, Mrs. William Watt of Maple Grove and 
Sister M. Virginese of Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake; a son, Thomas on the
homestead farm, 16 grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren.  A daughter, 
a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary
will be recited at 8:15 p.m. by Holy Name Society members and a 8:15 p.m. 
Sunday by Father Pimeskern.
Manitowoc Herald-Times; Friday, 27 Nov 1959,; p T-3 C 3
(NB- Date and place of  birth are wrong  baptismal records show baptism on 
7 July 1861 in Nottawasaga, Simcoe Co. Ontario, Canada)
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EDMUND WELCH and ROSE ANN WELCH

TRACTOR TIPS KILLING FARMER, HIS DAUGHTER
Weekend traffic accidents in Manitowoc County killed three persons, 
including a father and his daughter.
The latest fatalities brought the county's 1966 total to nine persons or
three times as many as a year ago at this time.  The county did not record
its ninth road death last year until Oct 1.
Edmund T. Welch, 47, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and his 14 year old daughter, 
Rose Ann were killed around 1:30 pm Sunday in a tractor accident near the family
farm.
County traffic police said Welch was driving the tractor when it left a 
town road a half mile south of Grimms and rolled over in the ditch. Welch and 
his daughter died of crushing injuries to the chest and abdominal area.
A son, Michael, 9, who was also riding on the tractor, received crushing
injuries to both legs and the lower abdomen.  He was reported in 
satisfactory condition Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Crossed Lanes
According to authorities, Welch had delivered a load of feed for livestock 
in a nearby field and was returning to the home farm when the accident 
occurred.
The tractor was pulling a manure spreader but it broke away as the tractor
overturned.
Police said the tractor had been southbound and crossed into the left lane
for some unknown reason.  It continued into the left ditch and rolled down 
a steep embankment, pinning the three occupants.  Two wreckers were required 
to lift the tractor so that the bodies could be freed.
Michael Welch was reported to have been seriously hurt in another farm
accident some months ago.
Manitowoc Herald-Times; Monday, 23 May 1966; p. 1
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Double funeral services for Edmund T. Welch, 47, and his daughter, Rose 
Ann, 14, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died Sunday afternoon in a tractor accident
will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove.  The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8
and at 8:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening.  The Knights of Columbus will say
the Rosary at 8:30.
Manitowoc Herald-Times: Tuesday 24 May 1966; p T, col 3


EUGENE THOMAS WELCH

Eugene Thomas Welch, age 61, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away 
Feb. 21, 2007, in Green Bay at St. Vincent's Hospital, in 
the presence of his loving family. 
Gene was born on May 31, 1945, in Manitowoc, son of Marie 
Brunner Welch and the late Edmund Welch of Grimms. Gene 
graduated in the class of 1963 from Reedsville High School. 
Gene grew up as a farm boy in Grimms. As a young man, he 
worked alongside his father, mother, and 11 siblings on 
their dairy farm, often recalling the humorous tales of his 
younger years. He excelled in his studies, valued knowledge, 
and read voraciously throughout his entire life. He attended 
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied 
mechanical engineering. While in Madison, he met his wife: 
Kathleen, and they would become the parents of nine beloved 
children. Gene loved spending time with his children and 
later on would pop in with unexpected visits. Gene put his 
mechanical knowledge to use at Point Beach Power Plant, and 
later as a refrigeration technician, eventually founding his 
own business operating mainly in Manitowoc County. He had 
many interests including bible study, naturopathic health, 
the environment, camping, horsemanship, knife-smithing, 
bargain hunting, road motorcycles, science, and engineering. 
He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of 
Sturgeon Bay, and will be remembered for his passion and 
faith in Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He will be remembered as a loving father, son, and friend. 
He was preceded in death by his father: Edmund Thomas Welch; 
two brothers: Thomas Edmund Welch and Daniel Welch; one 
sister: Rose Ann Welch; and one daughter: Christine Rose 
(Bowersock); and one son-in-law: Jeff Bowersock. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald 
Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with 
burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maple Grove. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Friday (TONIGHT), 
from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 
9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will 
be a parish prayer service at the funeral home tonight at 
7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Cal Naidl. 
Special thanks to the kind staff at St. Vincent's hospital 
Neuro ICU. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 23, 2007 


MARGARET WELCH

Mrs. Edmund Welch, Sr., 75, lifelong resident of the county, died early 
today at the farm home near Grimms.
Mrs. Welch, the former Margaret O'Brien, was born in Cato in 1870 and for
many years was a teacher in schools of the county.  She was married to Mr.
Welch at Maple Grove in 1894 and the couple settled on a farm near Grimms,
where they have since made their home.  The couple observed their golden
wedding anniversary last March.
Survivors are the husband; five daughters, Sister M. Virginese of Mingo
Junction, Ohio, Mrs. William Watt of Maple Grove, Mrs. Anton Oswald, Mrs.
Archie Nate and Mrs. Charles Nate of Cato; son Thomas who resides on the 
home farm; sister Mrs. Harry Hayes of Chicago, brother Edward of Chicago 
and 16 grandchildren.
Mrs. Welch was a member of the Altar Society of the St. Patrick's church.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 am at the St. Patrick's church,
Maple Grove, the Rev. F.P. Schoettl officiating.  Interment will be in the
church cemetery.
The body may be viewed after six o'clock this evening at the Welch home
Manitowoc Herald-Times; Tuesday 6 Feb 1945; p. 2 col. 4
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MARY WELCH

Notes From Grimms.
At an early hour last Thursday morning Mrs. Thomas Welch, a well known
resident of the county passed away at her home here at the age of 52 years.
Her maiden name was Mary McCulley.  She had been a long sufferer of stomach
trouble which later developed into cancer of the stomach.  During the past
six weeks her sufferings grew more and more intense and death came as a 
great relief.  Mrs. Welch was a woman of exceptional strength of character 
and kindly disposition; she was loved and esteemed by her friends and 
neighbors.
She was a devout christian woman and was deeply devoted to her religion.  
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Welch, and one sister, Mrs. A.F. 
McGillis of Menominee, Mich. and five brothers, they being, Edward and Patrick
McCulley of California and P.J. and Neil McCulley of Manitowoc and John
McCulley of Cato.  The funeral was held on Saturday morning from St.
Patrick's church, a solemn requiem high mass being sung by Rev. R. H.
MacDonald assisted by Rev. J.T. O'Leary of Manitowoc and Father Fitzsimmons
of Fond du Lac.  May her soul find rest and peace and joy eternal.
Manitowoc Pilot; Thurs, 28 Mar 1912; p. 8 col 5
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NORA WELCH

Mrs. Nora Welch, 87, of Grimms, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital,
Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.  She had been residing with her son 
and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund T. Welch, on the home farm.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove, the Rev. Alois
Pimeskern officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Welch was born Nov 24, 1877 at Stark, daughter of the late Michael and
Julia (Hayes) Buckley.  She was married to Owen Fitzmaurice Feb 11, 1902, 
and he died June 29, 1912.  She was married to Thomas S. Welch, Feb 22, 1916, 
and he died March 30 1933.
She was a member of the Alter Society.  Survivors are five sons, Walter
Fitzmaurice of Washington, DC, Eugene Fitzmaurice of Sacramento, Calif.,
Lawrence Fitzmaurice of Minneapolis, Minn, and Joseph Fitzmaurice of
Greenbelt, Md, and Edmund T. Welch of Rt. 2, Reedsville; two daughters, 
Mrs. Arndt (Julia) Pederson of Clarks Mills and Mrs. W. E. (Helen) Fries of Rt. 
1, Newton; 32 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Two sons, a daughter
and three grandchildren preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Friday where at 3 pm, the
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, P-T-11, Col 2 & 3; Wednesday 27 Oct 1965
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THOMAS S. WELCH 

Thomas S. Welch Sr. Dies in Fire
Pioneer Farm Owner Victim Of Barn Fire
Huge Barn Destroyed On His Farm Near Grimms; His Body Is Recovered
Thomas S. Welch, Sr., 78, prominent Cato farmer, was burned to death last
night when overcome by smoke and flames which destroyed the huge barn on 
his farm one half mile south of Grimms.
All of the livestock which Welch attempted to liberate from the burning
building were destroyed.  Welch's charred body was found at 6 am today by
searchers after the ruins had cooled sufficiently to allow them to 
penetrate the barn basement.
The fire swept throught the big barn on the Welch farm, razing it to the
ground and destroying all the livestock, farm machinery, feed and grain 
with a loss of from $18,000 to $20,000 partly covered by insurance.  Fire
departments from Reedsville and Whitelaw worked most of the night in
preventing the fire from spreading to other buildings and the residence on
the farm.
Was Overcome
Origin of the fire was not determined.  Members of the Welch household 
looked out of the residence windows at 9 pm to see smoke and flames leaving from 
the barn.  Welch and his hired man, John Peppard, hastened out in an effort to
liberate the cattle and horses.  While Peppard entered one part of the 
barn, Welch pushed his way through the smoke at another entrance to reach the
stanchions where the 17 head of cattle were tied.  He did succeed in
releasing two or three animals before he was overcome and sank to the 
floor.
In a few moments Peppard missed Welch and retraced his steps to try and
rescue him.  But by that time the flames had gained such headway that he 
was unable to enter the part of the barn where Mr. Welch had pushed his way in 
in his effort to free the bellowing cattle.
Called Trucks
Telephone messages by this time summoned the fire trucks from Reedsville 
and Whitelaw, and scores of farmers battles through bad roads and downpour of
rain to reach the Welch farm and assist in confining the fire to the big
barn.  Nothing was saved from the barn.
The loss included 17 head of cattle, five horses, all the farm machinery 
and quantities of hay, straw and grain.  The barn was modern in construction.
Sheriff Herman Schuette was summoned to the fire at an early hour this
morning when search failed to locate the body of Mr. Welch.  He reached 
the scene just after searchers located the body in front of the cow stanchions.
There will be no inquest.
Was Pioneer
Thomas Welch Sr., was one of the pioneer farmers of the town of Cato.  He
lived on the homestead farm near Grimms nearly all of his life.  He is
survived by his widow who was Nora Buckley and three children Julia, Ed and
Helen, all on the homestead farm.  There is also one brother Ed of Grimms,
two sisters Mrs. Mary Cummings of Grimms and Mrs. Bridget O'Brien of this
city and four step-children, Lawrence, Walter, Eugene and Joseph 
Fitzmaurice.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed but it was expected that 
services would be held on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday Mar 31, 1933; p. 1 col 3
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Maple Grove news
The bans of matrimony were announced in St. Patrick's church Sunday 
for Thomas Welsh and Nora Fitzmaurice. The marriage will take place 
next week.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 18, 1916 P.5
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Announcement of the approaching marriage of Thomas Welch 
of Grimms and Mrs. Fitzmaurice of Maple Grove has been 
made known. Rev. Fr. Fitzmaurice of Appleton will perform 
the marriage ceremony at St. Patrick's church, Maple Grove, 
next Wednesday. Both principals are well knwon residents 
of Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 18, 1916 P.8


JOSEPH WILHELM  (d. 1968)

Funeral services for Joseph Wilhelm, 84, of Rt. 2, Cato, who died 
Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:45 a.m. 
Saturday at Watt Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wilhelm was born in the Town of Franklin Sept. 9, 1883, son of 
the late Joseph and Anna Zelinka Wilhelm. He never married and made 
his home with a niece, Mrs. Harry Zipperer Sr. He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a brother, Anton, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Preceding him in death were a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 and 8:30 p.m. the Holy Name Society (sic).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 11, 1968 P.20
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(Joseph Wilhelm/30 Sep 1882/Jul 1968/SSDI)
(Note: The b. date doesn't match the stone/obit b. date doesn't match
stone either or ssdi)