MARY KANE (d. 1905) NOTES FROM OSMAN: Mrs. Thomas Kane, who died on Wednesday last at her home in Chicago and whose funeral took place the Friday following at Osman was highly esteemed and loved by all who knew her. She was 28 years old and leaves a husband, mother, three sisters and three brothers to mourn her death. The Manitowoc Pilot, March 16, 1905 ******** Mrs. Miley, accompanied by her son James, attended the funeral of her daughter, Mrs. T. Kane. They returned to their home in Chicago on Saturday last. The Manitowoc Pilot, March 16, 1905 ******** Mr. J. P. Miley, manager of the Barret dept. store in Milwaukee, attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. T. Kane on Friday last. The Manitowoc Pilot, March 16, 1905 ******** (Mollie Kane/d. 9 Mar. 1905/age 27 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212) (Note: Mollie is a nickname for Mary-from researcher)
MARTIN KANE (d. 1886) An old man named Cain (sic) died at Newton on Saturday morning, who was remarkable in many respects. He was 90 years of age at the time of his death, but his hair had not begun to turn gray. He was never sick in his life, and until within the last few years his step was as elastic as if he was still in his youth. His death was not the result of old age, but came from a cold which he caught while at work around the barnyard. He was never so well off that could discontinue labor or enjoy these little luxuries which are a necessity to age. One of his sons has been hopelessly insane for years and the old man took charge of the family and worked every day up to the time of his death. His vigor and endurance were the wonder of every one and were his circumstances such that he could receive the attentions which old age demanded, he would reach 100 years. At 70 he was as robust and youthful as ordinary men at the age of 40. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 11, 1886, P. 3 ********** (1880 Newton census: Martin Canin(sic) age 40; wife Ellin 40; Mary 15; Martin 13; Lizzie 11; Mick 8; Tom 6; father Martin 83) (Note: I believe the 40 yr. old Martin is the one called Patrick. The grandfather is Martin and the son is Martin. He is probably Martin Patrick.)
MARTIN KANE (d. 1887) The death of the young man Kane is quite a loss to the family of which he was the main support. The family live in Newton. For years the father has been insane and the care of the large, helpless family devolved upon the grandfather, an old man who died lately. The boy who just died was 20 years, and the sole protector of the family. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 31, 1887 P. 3 ********* (Martin Kane/parents Patrick and Ellen Kane/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.201) ********* (1880 Newton census: Martin Canin(sic) age 40; wife Ellin 40; Mary 15; Martin 13; Lizzie 11; Mick 8; Tom 6; father Martin 83)
MARY KANE (d. 1940) Mary Anna Kane, 83, died early today at the home of her nephew, Joseph Fitzgerald, in the town of Liberty. She had been ill for seven weeks. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Fitzgerald home and at 9:30 at St. Isidor’s Catholic church at Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock until Wednesday noon, when it will be taken to the Fitzgerald home. It can be viewed at the Fitzgerald home until the hour of the funeral. Miss Kane was born on a farm in the town of Centerville on January 18, 1857. She lived there until her parents died, when she moved to Chicago. She returned to Manitowoc 24 years ago and four years ago went to live with her nephew. She never married. Only survivors are a niece and five nephews. Miss Kane was a member of the Rosary society of St. Isidor’s church. Father Wagner will lead recitation of the rosary at the Fitzgerald home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1940 P. 2
PATRICK KANE (d. 1912) Notes From Osman: Patrick Cain (sic), aged 71 years, died last Saturday at the asylum in Manitowoc. He was a pioneer of Meeme and his remains were brought here for burial. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Isadores church. He is survived by one son, Thomas, and two daughters, Misses Mary and Elizabeth, all of Chicago, and all of whom were present at the funeral. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 25, 1912 pg. 8 ******** (age 79 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.217)
THOMAS KANE (d. 1917) Notes from Osman: Thomas Kane died at Chicago last Saturday of blood poisoning. He was on the fire department there for many years. He was born and raised here and was about 44 years of age. His body was brought here for burial. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Isadore's church. Mr. Kane paid a visit to his old friends here every summer. He was a good, big hearted man and his early death is regretted by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 31, 1917 ******** On Monday morning at the Holy Rosary church at Chicago, a funeral mass was offered up for Thomas Kane. Over 600 people were present. Of these, between four to five hundred were firemen. It was the largest fireman's funeral ever held in Chicago. On Monday morning the body was brought to the home if his cousin, Tom Walsh. Funeral services were held from St. Isadore's Church at Osman on Tuesday. A large crown attended the last sad rites. He leaves to mourn his sad death his wife and little girl, Anna; also two sisters, Mary of Chicago and Mrs. Thos. Kelley of Gary, Ind. Those from outside who attended the funeral Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kelley of Gary, Ind., Mrs. T.F. Kane, Misses Anna Kane, Lulu ?, Mary Kane, Mary Cain, Mrs. John Walsh, John Moran and John Maloney of Chicago. May his soul rest in peace. "Farewell to thee, oh Thomas, In they early, early grave. We will wait to hear thy voice, But 'twill never sound on earth again. It is God's will that we part now. You will never forgotten be. We must wait until we meet In the happy land to be." Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 7, 1917
DAVID KAUFMANN Car Rams Bridge Killing Driver, 20 MANITOWOC—Manitowoc County recorded its sixth traffic fatality of 1964 early Saturday with the death of David H. Kaufmann, 20, of Rt. 1, Newton. By comparison, there were four road deaths in the county at this time a year ago. Kaufmann was killed about 5 a.m. when the car he was driving crashed into a concrete bridge spanning the rain swollen Pigeon River 11 miles south of the city on Highway 42. He was pronounced dead of head injuries at the scene by Dr. Theodore A. Teitgen, county coroner, who indicated there would be no inquest. County police said the accident occurred on a straight stretch of road a half mile north of the junction of Highways 149 and 42 in heavy wind conditions. Traveling Alone The accident was reported by JoAnn Reinhard, registered nurse from Chicago, Ill., who came upon the scene seconds after it occurred. She was en route to Door County to spend the weekend with her parents. According to the police investigation, Kaufmann was traveling south alone in a 1953 model Ford car when it ran off the left side of the road and plowed into the northeast corner of the bridge. The victim was thrown out and was found lying a short distance south of the bridge on the shoulder of the road. The car ended up beyond the bridge in the west traffic lane on its badly crushed top. It was not immediately determined where Kaufmann was going at the time of the accident. His parents told Dr. Teitgen that he left the house with two companions after supper Friday night and that they had not seen him since. Valders Graduate Kaufmann’s death raised the 1964 Wisconsin traffic toll to 320 compared with 277 on this date a year ago. The deceased was the son of Milton T. and Edna M. Konopacki Kaufmann. He was born Aug. 31, 1943, at Manitowoc, and resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He attended Holy Cross Parochial School, Mishicot, and he was a 1961 graduate of Valders High School. He was presently in the employ of Mike E. Wallender, Inc., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Kaufmann was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Isadore parish, Osman, and was active with the Osman baseball team. List Survivors Survivors are the parents; eight brothers and five sisters, (private); and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Kaufmann, of Manitowoc. Funeral arrangements are tentatively set for Tuesday morning at St. Isidore Catholic Church, the Rev. Donald Schneider offering the requiem high Mass with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 9, 1964 ********* Funeral services for David Harold Kaufmann, 20, of Rt. 1, Newton, who died Saturday morning, will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, the Rev. Donald Schneider officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o’clock this Monday evening by members of the St. Isidore parish and its Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 11, 1964
EDNA KAUFMANN Edna Marie (Konopacki) Kaufmann, age 86, of Osman, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center, after a short illness. Edna was born on Feb. 9, 1917, to John and Anna Konopacki in Nekoosa, WI. Her family moved to Manitowoc when she was about 2 years old. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. Officiating was the Rev. David Beaudry, with burial held at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery. Edna attended St. Mary's Grade School and the Vocational School of Manitowoc. She began work at Mirro Aluminum at age 14 and continued there until her marriage to Milton Kaufmann on June 22, 1940, at St. Mary's Church, Manitowoc. They lived in Manitowoc until 1950, Mishicot from 1950 to 1960, Manitowoc Rapids from 1960 to 1963, and Osman from 1963 to the present. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker for 63 years. Milton preceded her in death on April 22, 2003. She and Milton enjoyed traveling, fishing, and playing with their grandchildren. For many years, Edna worked as a part-time cook at Eddie's Steak House in Newton. She always came through for her children. She encouraged us to live our lives fully and never offered unsolicited advice. She found the lunch money, made the dress, and baked the treats. Saturday mornings were filled with the sounds and smells of her in the kitchen baking. She took great pride in caring for her family and supported Milton in following his dreams to the end of the rainbow right by his side. She made 68,985 meals for Milton plus evening snacks. There wasn't anything she couldn't grow in her garden, sew or mend on her sewing machine, or create a wonderful craft for her grandchildren. Edna and Milton had 14 children, (omitted for privacy); Brothers/sisters/brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law: Frances and John (deceased) Hruby of Newton, Laura and Cal Herbst (deceased), Hubert and Lenore Konopacki (deceased), Bernice and Wayne Fitzhugh (deceased), Edward Konopacki (deceased), and Helen and John Ellerman (deceased), Harold (deceased) and Dorothy Kaufmann of Manitowoc, Glenn and Emily Kaufmann (deceased), Merlyn "Joe" and Ruth Kaufmann of Newton, Agnes and Adolph "Bucky" Dropka of Milwaukee, and Millie and Paul (deceased) Fischl of Manitowoc. Welcoming Edna home were her husband, Milton; her sons, David and Joseph; her grandchildren, Jimmy and David Driscoll, Rebecca Kaufmann, and Robyn Kaufmann; her brothers and sisters; and members of Milton's family ********* Funeral services for Edna Marie (Konopacki) Kaufmann, age 86, of Osman, who died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center after a short illness will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m.on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. Concluding the visitation will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 29, 2003
JOSEPH KAUFMANN Carbon Monoxide Kills Valders Man Valders - A Valders man found dead in his garage Thursday was accidentally asphyxiated, a coroner says. Joseph Kaufman(sic), 47, was working in the garage when he was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes, Manitowoc County deputy coroner Bonnie Kretsch rules. Police found the body after co-workers at Tecumseh Products became concerned when Kaufman failed to show up for work. Green Bay Press Gazette, Fri., Nov. 4, 1994
MILTON T. KAUFMANN Milton Thomas Kaufmann, age 87, of Osman, died April 22, 2003, at home with his family after an extended illness. Milt was born on March 1, 1916, the oldest child of Agnes Waniger Kaufmann and William Kaufmann in Manitowoc. Milton attended St. Boniface Grade School and Lincoln High School, class of 1934. On June 22, 1940, Milton married Edna Marie Konopacki at St. Mary s Church, Manitowoc. He lived in Manitowoc until 1950, Mishicot from 1950 to 1960, Manitowoc Rapids from 1960 to 1963, and Osman from 1963 to the present. He was a master tool and die maker and worked at Eastman Manufacturing from 1939 until his retirement in 1978. After retirement, he and Edna enjoyed traveling, fishing, and playing with their grandchildren. Milton studied violin and voice at Holy Family Conservatory under Sisters Davidica and Benjamin. A gifted musician, he also played trumpet, base violin (fiddle), and saxophone. He was director of the Mixed Choir at Holy Innocent s Catholic Church in Manitowoc and St. Isadore Parish, Osman; director of the Men s Choir at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot; a soloist for many weddings; and the director of his own band, Music Unlimited. Milton also directed the Meistersingers, Two Rivers, for many years. He loved listening to the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers, the Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Bucks, bird watching, going to the library, and doing crossword puzzles. He was also a great fast-ball pitcher. Milton is survived by his wife Edna. They had 14 children together, Diane Kaufmann of Up North, Barbara (Bill) Schmidt of Kaukauna, David, Peter (Hildi) of Chatham, N.Y., Tom (Lynn) of Kiel, Jerry (Jeannine) of Cleveland, Joe, Susan Pharr of Warwick, N.Y., Bill (Marge) of St. Nazianz, Mary (Bob) Brandt of Chilton, Jeanne (Rick) Driscoll of Osman, John (Brenda) of Kiel, Mark (Robin) of Valders, and Richard (Donna) of Osman. He is further survived by grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, and Margaret Schmidt, Joshua, Robyn and Benjamin Kaufmann, David, Matthew and Michelle Kaufmann, Rebecca, Tony and Anne Kaufmann, Jason Kaufmann, Hilary, Frances and Clarissa Pharr, John and Patrick Kaufmann, Bridget and Kate Brandt, Jimmy, Joel, David, Jeremy and Abby Driscoll, Christopher, Jeremy and Alyson Kaufmann, Elizabeth and Jessica Kaufmann, Michael, Daniel and Kelly Kaufmann; and seven great-grand- children. He is also survived by brothers/sisters/brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law, Harold (deceased) and Dorothy Kaufmann of Manitowoc, Glenn and Emily Kaufmann (deceased), Merlyn Joe and Ruth Kaufmann of Newton, Agnes and Adolph Bucky Dropka of Milwaukee, Millie and Paul (deceased) Fischl of Manitowoc, Frances and John (deceased) Hruby of Newton, Laura and Cal Herbst (deceased), Hubert and Lenore Konopacki (deceased), Bernice and Wayne Fitzhugh (deceased), Edward Konopacki (deceased), and Helen and John Ellerman (deceased). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday April 24, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Concluding the visitation will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Community, Newton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Welcoming Milton home from his life s journey in a special way were his sons, David and Joseph; his grandchildren, Jimmy and David Driscoll, Rebecca Kaufmann, and Robyn Kaufmann; his brothers, Harry and Glenn; his and Edna s parents and her sisters and brothers. Special thanks to the staff at River s Bend Rehabilitation Center, Rose Petal Lane. Herald Times Reporter, April 2003
AGNES KELLEY Death on Sat. of the young wife of William Kelley of childbed fever at their residence at the town limits of Centerville. The deceased was only 19 yrs. old, and her death is mourned by the entire community of relatives and friends. It appears that the birth was incomplete and blood poisoning set in. Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897 ******* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years Ago - (1897) Mrs. William Kelley of Newton died last Friday night after a few weeks of terrible suffering. This death is particularly pathetic as she was only a bride last year and leaves a babe of only a few weeks to the tender mercies of the world. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1922 ******* (Agnes Kelly/d. 22 Feb. 1897/age 19 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)
ELIZABETH KELLEY (d. 1906) Following many years of illness Mrs. Frank Kelley died Friday in Town Liberty at age 45 leaving her husband and 7 children. The funeral was held Monday. Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906 ******** Mrs. Frank Kelly (sic) of Newton died last Friday after a lingering illness, aged 42 years. Her maiden name was Lizzie Trainor and she was born and reared in Manitowoc Rapids. She is survived by a husband and five children—two boys and three girls. The funeral took place on Monday from St. Isidore’s church, Rev. J. M. Phelan officiating. Mrs. Kelly was an estimable woman and the entire community sympathize with the afflicted family. Manitowoc Pilot, October 11, 1906 ******** Elizabeth Trainor Kelley birth: 1864 America death: 5 October 1906 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Osman residence: 1906 Newton father: Patrick Tainor mother: Julia spouse: Frank Keeley (sic) Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Note: Her age is off in the newspaper but this was common) (Elizabeth Kelly/d. 8 Oct. 1906/age 42 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.213)
FRANK KELLEY Frank J. Kelly(sic), 78, a former county resident, died at Wenatchee, Wash., Wednesday. He had been a patient at a hospital in that city. Mr. Kelly was born at Newton in 1860 and for years operated a farm in that town. After he retired he moved west to reside. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. A.M. Winkler, Pearl and Isabel, all of Milwaukee; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eugene Kelly, Dougherty, Iowa and four grandchildren. The body will be brought to the Pfeffer Funeral Home here and services to be announced later, will be held from that place. Interment will be in St. Isadore's Cemetery, Osman. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 10, 1938 page 3
GEORGE E. KELLEY SOLDIER BOY'S BODY TO REACH THE CITY TODAY The body of another Manitowoc soldier boy who made the supreme sacrifice overseas and gave up his life far from home and loved ones, is to arrive in the city this afternoon for burial, being that of George Kelly (sic), son of Frank Kelly, 919 Washington street. Funeral services will be held Monday at Osman church and the dead boy will be laid to rest beside his mother there. Priv. Kelly died in a hospital at St. Nazaire, France, November 13, 1918. He is survived by his father, one brother Eugene, of Mason City, Iowa; and three sisters, Mrs. E. Winkler of Philadelphia, Misses Pearl and Irene of this city. Mrs. Winkler accompanied the body from New York. Manitowoc Herald News Friday, October 1, 1920 pg. 1
WILLIAM H. KELLEY William Kelley Dies Suddenly In Town of Newton Newton, Wis.—Wiliam Kelley, 70 years old, died suddenly Friday afternoon at the farm home in the town of Newton following a stroke while he was engaged in chores in the barn. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday at the farm residence and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore’s Catholic church at Osman. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kelley was born in the town of Newton and lived his entire life on the homestead. On February 11, 1896, he was married to Miss Agnes White, who died the following year. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Barnes of Manitowoc, and three brothers, John of Newton; Francis and Michael of Wenatchee, Wash. Sheboygan Press, February 1, 1936 P. 2
ANTHONY KELLY, JR. (d. 1889) Anthony Kelley (sic) of Newton, an engineer on the Lake Shore & Western suffered injuries on his engine at Watersmeet on Saturday last from which he died on Sunday following. The switch on a side track was left open and his engine was thus diverted from the main track. The engine struck some cars on the side track and he was pinned in between the locamotive and the tank. The boiler was injured and the steam roasted the ill fated engineer. He was brought to Manitowoc and lived until Sunday night. He reamined conscious during the time. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Meeme on Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 17, 1889 P. 3 ******** (First publication Nov. 27, 1890.) No. 96 IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Anthony Kelly, (sic) Jr., deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Anthony Kelley, Sr., of Newton, representing among other things that Antony Kelly, Jr., late of Newton, on the 13th day of September, A.D., 1890, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the father of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court on Tuesday, the 23rd day of December, A.D., 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 26th day of November, A.D., 1890. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 1, 1891, P. 4 ********* Name Anthony Kelley Event Type Death Event Date 13 Oct 1889 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ********** Name Anthony Kelley Event Type Death Event Date 1889 Event Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 30 Race W Occupation R.R. Engineer Birth Year (Estimated) 1859 Birthplace America Burial Place Meeme Father's Name Anthony Kelley "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ********** (par. Anton Kelly and Elizabeth Collins/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202) (Note: Despite the difference in dates of death, this appears to be the correct Anthony Kelly, Jr.
ANTHONY KELLY, SEN. (d. 1901) Anthony Kelley(sic), for forty years a resident of the county, died at his home in this city Wednesday night, after an illness of two months. He was 77 years of age and was born in Ireland. A wife, five daughters and two sons survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning and burial will take place at Osman Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 11, 1901, p. 1 ******** Death Wed. last week of 77-yr. old Anthony Kolly(sic) after an illness of 2 mos. He leaves his widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Sat. Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901 ******** Anthony Kelly birth: 1824 Ireland death: 11 April 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1901 Manitowoc, Wis. father: Kelly spouse: Elizabeth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (This may have been mis-read from the news. Per notice, death was 10 April. Death index/Apr. 11, 1901/Anthony Kelly/co. death index v.6 p.345) ******** (Anton Kelly/d. 13 Apr. 1901/age 77 yrs/Brights disease/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211) (Anton Kelly/d. 11 Apr. 1901/age 83 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.213) ******** STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Anthony Kelly deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Anthony Kelly of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And William Kelly, of town of Newton in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Anthony Kelly died testate, at Manitowoc in said county, on the 11th day of April 1901; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that William Kelly is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to William Kelly. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated May 15th, 1901. By the Court. J.S. Anderson, County Judge. Healy & Joyce, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 16, 1901 P. 5
BRIDGET KELLY Miss Bridget Kelly, 72, housekeeper at the St. Boniface rectory, died Monday night at the Holy Family hospital where she had been a patient since she suffered a heart attack about a week ago. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 oclock at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. J. H. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in St. Isidor’s cemetery at Osman. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 7 o’clock this evening. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7 pm. on Wednesday. Miss Kelly was born on April 23, 1868 at Newton. Except for about seven years during which time she lived in Milwaukee, she spent her entire life in this vicinity. Only immediate survivor is a brother, Michael, of this city. There are also several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Rosary society of St. Isidor’s church, Osman. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1941 P. 2
ELIZABETH KELLY 83-year old Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley(sic) here, widow of the late Anthony Kelley, died Thursday last week. She leaves 3 sons and a daughter. The body was taken to Osman for burial. Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907 ******* Last Thursday night, after an illness of seven weeks' duration, Mrs. Anthony Kelley (sic), aged eight-two years, died at her home, 821 South Eleventh street, Manitowoc. She had been in poor health for the past two years. Mrs. Kelley was born in Ireland. She came to this country when she was a young girl, some sixty years ago. She lived for a time in New York state where she was married to Anthony Kelley. After their marriage they removed to Ohio where they resided until 1859, when they came to Wisconsin and settled on a farm in the town of Newton. They continued to reside on their farm or thirty-three years. In 1892 they removed to this city where the decedent had resided continuously since. Her husband preceded her in death by six years. The decedent was the mother of seven children, six of whom survive her. They are: Thomas of Iowa, Michael of North Dakota, Frank, John and William of Newton and Miss Mary Ann Kelly of this city. The funeral was held Monday morning at 8 o'clock from the St. Boniface church of this city. Interment took place at St. Isidore's cemetery in Meeme. Mrs. Anthony Kelley was a kind wife and loving mother. She had a host of friends by whom her memory will be much revered The Manitowoc Pilot, April 18, 1907 ******* Local and Personal: Mrs. Anthony Morris of Milwaukee was here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Anthony Kelley. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 18, 1907 pg. 5 ***** Local and Personal: Messrs. Thomas Kelley of Iowa and Michael Kelley of North Dakota were here to attend the funeral of their mother. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 18, 1907 pg. 5 ******* Elizabeth Collins Kelley (sic) birth: 1825 Ireland death: 11 April 1907 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Osman, Wis. residence: 1907 Manitowoc spouse: Anthony Kelly Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JULIA MARIA KELLY (d. 1890) A child of Frank Kelly of Newton was buried last week. Death was caused by La Grippe. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 13, 1890 P. 3 Name Julia Kelly Event Type Death Event Date 1890 Event Place Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 01 May 1889 Birth Year (Estimated) 1890 Birthplace Newton, Manit. Co. Burial Place Newton Father's Name Frank Kelly Name Julia Kelly Event Type Death Event Date 1890 Event Place Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 01 May 1889 Birth Year (Estimated) 1890 Birthplace Newton, Manit. Co. Burial Place Newton Father's Name Frank Kelly ********** Name Julia Kelley Event Type Death Event Date 01 Mar 1890 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch *********** (Julia Maria Kelly/no stone/d. 2 Mar. 1890/par. Francis and Elizabeth Kelly/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.204) (Note: It appears Kelly/Kelley were interchangeable)
MARY ANN KELLY (d. 1933) MISS KELLEY(sic) DEAD; WAS 76 Funeral Services Are To Be Held Here Tuesday Miss Mary Ann Kelley, 76, lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday at 6:45 a.m. at Holy Family hospital. She was taken ill two weeks before Christmas and failed rapidly. Miss Kelley resided at 921 South Eleventh street. She was born at Newton, July 18, 1856, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kelley. The family moved to the city about 40 years ago. After the death of her father in 1901 and her mother in 1907, Miss Kelley continued to reside at the family residence on Eleventh street. She is survived by four brothers, Michael and Frank of Wenatchee, Wash., John and William of Newton. Two other brothers, Tom and Anthony preceded her in death. The survivors also include a number of nephews and nieces in this city. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home this evening and will be removed to the home of Miss Kelley’s niece, Mrs. Erwin Barnes, 416 River Drive, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held there Thursday at 9 a.m., and at 9:30 a t St. Boniface church. Burial will take place at Osman. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1933 P. 2
MICHAEL KELLY (d. 1904) 77-yr. old Michael Kelley(sic) died in Meeme. He had been a resident of that town for 46 years. Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904 ********* Michael Kelley(sic) Dead Michael Kelley an aged and respected resident of the town of Newton died at his home last Friday after a long illness. He leaves to mourn his loss the following children: Mrs. Peter McMulty (sic), Bridget, Maggie, John and Mike Kelley. The funeral took place Monday at St. Isadores church where a large number of friends and relatives followed the remains to the cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, January 7, 1904
MICHAEL KELLY (d. 1952) Michael Kelly, 80, a resident of the St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died late Thursday at Holy Family Hospital. He had been sick for a short time. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Isadore Catholic church, Osman. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Officiating at the services will be Rev. John P. Baum. Mr. Kelly was born in the town of Newton in 1871. After his retirement from farming 35 years ago he moved to Manitowoc. He had been living at the St. Mary Home for the last five years. Mr. Kelly never married. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1952 P. 2
JAMES KENNEDY At the age of 78 James Kennedy, an old settler in Town Meeme, died Mon. The funeral was held yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901 ******** At the advanced age of 78 years, James Kennedy, a pioneer resident of Meeme, died on Monday. Two sons survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday. The Manitowoc Pilot, March 7, 1901
MICHAEL KENNEDY (d. 1901) Osman: Michael Kennedy, an old and well known resident of the town of Meeme died Monday morning at the home of James Sullivan after an illness of several weeks. Two sons and many friends survive him. Funeral services were held at St. Isidores church on Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, March 7, 1901 ******** Michael Kennedy birth: 1828 Ireland death: 4 March 1901 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1901 Meeme father: Kennedy Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Michael Kennedy/d. 6 Mar. 1901/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.210) ******* (From 1880 Meeme census: Michael Kennedy age 52; wife Mary age 49; Joseph age 21; Odelia age 24) ******* STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Michael Kennedy, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Michael Kennedy of Meeme, in said county, having been delivered into said court. And James Sullivan, of Meeme, in said county having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Michael Kennedy died testate, at Meeme, in said county, on the 4th day of March, 1901, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said James Sullivan. It is ordered; That said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered; that notice of the time and place, of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated March 7, 1901. By the Court, J.S. Anderson, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 28, 1901 P. 3
REV. LAWRENCE N. KENNEY DIED - Mr. L. M. Kinney (sic), a Catholic priest who has been officiating at Meeme for some time, died on the 25th ult, at that place. He was 32 years of age. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, March 3, 1870 pg. 3
JOHN KIRWAN John Kirwan, Brother Of Late Judge, Dies On Monday St. Nazianz, (Special) – John Kirwan, 80, life-long resident of Manitowoc county, and the last survivor of the Kirwan family, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, one and one-half hours before his 80th birthday, a victim of the heat. He was the brother of the late James Kirwan, for 36 years district attorney of Calumet county, and the late Judge Michael Kirwan, for 30 years judge of Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Calumet counties. His brother, James, died six years ago and Michael died three years ago. One sister, Nora, died twenty-four years ago. Mr. Kirwan died at the home of Gust Matzmick in the town of Schleswig, where he has been living for the past two years. He was born July 11, 1856, the son of John and Winifred Kirwan in the town of Meeme, near Pigeon Lake. Here he lived his entire life except for the past two years. He suffered a stroke brought on by the heat. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Matzmick home and at 8 o’clock at St. Isadore Catholic church in Osman. The Rev. J. Biny will officiate. It was the wish of the deceased that the following men serve as pallbearers: Joseph and Peter Leschke, Peter Bond, Jno Schanahan, Dan Peppard, all of Osman and Theodore Bondy of School Hill. Sheboygan Press, July 14, 1936 P. 6
MARGARET KITTRICK MRS. KITTRICK of Meeme died on the evening of the 11th at the residence of her daughter Mrs. James Driscoll. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Con Donohue, of this city and of Mrs. McCarthy and Driscoll of Meeme. She was 70 years old at the time of her death. Manitowoc Pilot, August 14, 1879 P. 3
GEORGE KNIER (d. 1939) George Knier, aged 69, passed away suddenly Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Hanke. Mr. Knier was born October 23, 1869(sic), near St. Nazianz and in February, 1885, was united in marriage to Miss Getrude Schweitzer, also a native of St. Nazianz. Soon after their marriage, the couple located on the farm now owned by their son, George, where they lived for ?? years. Mrs. Knier passed away 17 years ago, and 11 years ago, Mr. Knier came to this city. Mr. Knier is survived by the following children: Mrs. August (Rose) Hanke of this city, Mrs. Frank (Theresa) Brunmeier of Sheboygan; George, Jr. of Osman, Henry, Ted and Raymond of Milwaukee; three brothers, John, Joseph and Ambrose of St. Nazianz; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Manlack of Auburndale, Mrs. Joseph Denor of Clarks Mills, Mrs. Margaret Schad of School Hill, Mrs. Mary Ebendoe of Madison, and Mrs. Michael Meyer of St. Nazianz, and 17 grandchildren. One child died in infancy. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. services were held at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. Fr. J. J. Esdepsky officiating. Interment was made in the St. Isadore cemetery at Osman, and the Rev. Fr. Wagner of there officiated at the grave. Six nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers. The following attended the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. John Grimm, Edward Redandt, Mrs. B. Wittkowski, and sons William and Raymond, Mrs. C. Driscoll, Theodore Knier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knier and Raymond Knier of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunmeier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Baumann, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Knier, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gries, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Knier, Mr. and Mrs. John Knier, Jr., and other relatives and friends from Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. George Knier, Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Sullivan, Peter Leschke, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. William Bertsche, Joseph Gries, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Karstaedt, Ernst Brunmeier and son Mathias, and daughter Anna, Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Niell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'Niell, Mr. and Mrs. James Driscoll, Clemens Shanahahn, and other friends of Osman; Mr. and Mrs. John Knier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Knier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schad and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anders, Mrs. Anna Kaltenbrunn and daughter Monica, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Riesterer, Mrs. Gerhard Endries, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwab, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schweitzer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem, Jr., Mrs. Henry Diem, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schwoerer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knier, Mr. and Mrs. John Koeber, and Miss Helen Knier of St. Nazianz; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mueller, Peter Schwinn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schwinn, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scharenbrock, Aloys and Christian and Miss Adela Herr, and Miss Adela Knier of near School Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tienor and family of Cato; Mrs. Mary Ebenhoe and family of Blue Mound; Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Meyer and son William of Bruce; Mr. and Mrs. Max Eckes of St. Cloud, and Philip Escher of New Holstein. - 1939
GEORGE KNIER (d. 1978) George Knier, 78, of Route 1, Newton, Wis., died late Tuesday night in Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knier was born November 2, 1899 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc Co., son of the late George and Gertrude Schweitzer Knier. He married Hildegard Gries June 20, 1923 in St. Isadore Catholic Church. Mr. Knier was a cheesemaker prior to operating a farm in the Town of Meeme and was a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Knier celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1973. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lorraine Knier of Route 1, Valders; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Arno Hickman of Route 1, Kiel and Kethleen and Fred Herr of Route 1, Newton; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Theresa) Brunmeier of Nashville, Tenn.; 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Ronald, a granddaughter, Jean Marie, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 5, 1978 page 3 ******** (Nov 02, 1899/Apr 1978/SSDI) ******** Notes from Osman: A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Isadore's church at Osman, Wis., on Wednesday, June 20 at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father Hemmer performing the ceremony when Miss Heldegard (sic) Gries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gries became the happy bride of Mr. George J. Knier. The attending couple was Miss Marcella Gries, sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Henry Knier, brother of the groom was best man. The bride wore a beautiful gown of flat canton crepe trimmed with pearls with an embroidered veil in a fan effect also pearl trimmed and carried a shower bouquet of roses, swasonia and sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a gown of peach colored taffeta trimmed with a silver lace bertha with a picture hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of roses and carnations. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to about one hundred and fifty guests at the home of the bride's parents. Decorations were in cut flowers and pink and white crepe paper. In the evening a wedding dancing party was greatly enjoyed by all at Hitzler's Hall in Cleveland. Shorty Hoffmann's orchestra of Chilton furnished excellent music. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Knier will make their home at Mineral Springs Cheese factory in the town of Meeme, where Mr. Knier is employed as cheesemaker. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1923
GERTRUDE KNIER Osman: The funeral of Mrs. George Knier was held Wednesday at St. Isadore’s church at Osman. Death was due to cancer. Mrs. Knier had been ill for some time but death came as a shock to the family and friends. She is survived by her husband, four sons, two daughters, three brothers, and two sisters. Manitowoc Herald News, December 28, 1921 P. 4
HILDEGARD KNIER Mrs. Hildegard M. Knier, 85, of 11231 County Trunk F, Newton, Wisconsin, died early Monday morning, February 29, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 am at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Lee J. Kahrs and burial will be in the church cemetery, Osman. Mrs. Knier was born September 25, 1902 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Albertina Schneider Gries. She married George Knier on June 29, 1923 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme. He preceded her in death April 4, 1978. Mrs. Knier was a member of St. Isidore Christian Mothers Society and the 3rd Order of St. Francis. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lorraine Knier of rural Valders; a daughter and two sons-in-law, Lillian and Arno Hickman of rural Kiel and Fred Herr of rural Newton; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Raymond Gries of Cleveland, Wisconsin, Elmer and Margaret Gries of Manitowoc, Melvin and Lucille Gries of Newton and John and Joann Gries of Oshkosh; a sister, Helen Riesterer of St. Nazianz; a brother-in-law, Edward Schwinn of Sheboygan; 20 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Knier; a daughter, Kathleen Knier Herr; a granddaughter, Jean Marie Hickman; three sisters and a brother. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. Prayer service will be held at 8 pm Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 29, 1988 page 14 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Hildegard M. Knier, 85, of 11231 County Trunk F., Newton, Wisconsin, who died early Monday morning, February 29, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 9:45 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 am at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Lee J. Kahrs with burial to follow in the church cemetery, Osman. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm this Tuesday. Prayer service will be held at 8 pm this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues, March 1, 1988 page 14 ******** (25 Sep 1902/29 Feb 1988/SSDI) ******** Notes from Osman: A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Isadore's church at Osman, Wis., on Wednesday, June 20 at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father Hemmer performing the ceremony when Miss Heldegard (sic) Gries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gries became the happy bride of Mr. George J. Knier. The attending couple was Miss Marcella Gries, sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Henry Knier, brother of the groom was best man. The bride wore a beautiful gown of flat canton crepe trimmed with pearls with an embroidered veil in a fan effect also pearl trimmed and carried a shower bouquet of roses, swasonia and sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a gown of peach colored taffeta trimmed with a silver lace bertha with a picture hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of roses and carnations. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to about one hundred and fifty guests at the home of the bride's parents. Decorations were in cut flowers and pink and white crepe paper. In the evening a wedding dancing party was greatly enjoyed by all at Hitzler's Hall in Cleveland. Shorty Hoffmann's orchestra of Chilton furnished excellent music. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Knier will make their home at Mineral Springs Cheese factory in the town of Meeme, where Mr. Knier is employed as cheesemaker. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1923
RONALD KNIER Newton Seminarian Killed on Way Home for Christmas Ronald Knier Ohio Fatality Turnpike Mishap Takes Three Lives OSMAN—Ronald Knier, 20, a seminarian who lived at Rt. 1, Newton, was killed Friday in a highway accident near Elyria, Ohio, while enroute home from Washington, D.C., to spend Christmas with his parents. He had been a student at Catholic University. (snip) The Knier family was sitting up waiting for Ronald to arrive Friday night when there was a knock at the door at 11 p.m. and the Rev. Alfred Loehr, pastor of St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman, informed the family of the fatality. Ronald was born Dec. 16, 1938, at the farm home, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Knier, and attended the St. Isidore parochial grade school at Osman. In June, 1958, he was graduated from St. Lawrence Minor Seminary at Mt. Calvary, Wis., and in September had gone to Catholic University in Washington, D.C. to continue his studies for the priesthood. Survivors include his parents on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs. Frederick Herr of Osman and Mrs. Arno Hickmann of Rt. 1, Kiel; and a brother, (private). Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1958 P. 1 ******* Funeral services for Ronald A. Knier, 20, of R. 1, Newton, will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc and 10 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church in Osman. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr will be the celebrant and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. A parish vigil will be held at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. today. Sheboygan Press, December 22, 1958 P. 10
ANTHONY KNOX Burial services were held Saturday afternoon at St. Isidore's cemetery at Osman for the infant twin son of Mr. and Mrs. William Knox, Osman, who died shortly after birth Saturday at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. The rites were conducted by the Pfeffer Funeral Home at Manitowoc. Survivors include the parents, the twin brother, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stiefvater, St. Nazianz and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox, Osman. Sheboygan Press, Tues., Oct. 26, 1948
CATHERINE KNOX Mrs. Katherine (sic) Knox, 84, (Photo) died Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Walter, near Osman. She had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Isidor's Catholic church in Osman, the Rev. Father Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home and the rosary will be recited there on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Knox was born Katherine Morris at Newton in 1857. She was married to Richard Knox in 1878, and the couple established their home on a farm in the town of Liberty. Mr. Knox died 39 years ago. Twenty two years ago Mrs. Knox disposed of her farm to her son, Walter, who still resides there. She moved to Manitowoc where she lived until last summer when she returned to the homestead to live with her son. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic church while she lived in Manitowoc. She was the mother of six children, and is survived by three of them, John, Thomas and Walter, all of Liberty; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 8, 1941 P.4
EDWARD GERARD KNOX Edward, the 2-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knox, died at the Holy Family hospital Thrusday. The funeral took place from St. Isadore's church Friday. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 30, 1920 P. 8
ELIZABETH KNOX Mrs. John P. Knox, 86, of Manitowoc, a resident of Osman most of her life, died early today at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The former Elizabeth Schneider was born April 17, 1884 at Osman, a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Herr Schneider. A graduate of the first class of the Manitowoc County Teachers College in 1902, she had taught for seven years in rural schools prior to her marriage to Mr. Knox on June 14, 1911 at Osman. Following her husband's death on July 29, 1956, she moved to Manitowoc to make her home. Mrs. Knox was a member of St. Isadore's Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Wilber (Louette) Pantel of Sheboygan; three sons, Ralph and Joseph of Manitowoc and William of Osman; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Knox of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:15 am at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 11 am at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose, pastor, will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be in church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Sunday. The parish rosary will be held there at 8 pm Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Aug. 29, 1970 page 10
ELLA KNOX Mrs. Ella Knox, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, died Friday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Knox, nee Ella Schneider, was born Sept. 10, 1887, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Albert and Helen Herr Schneider. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College. She was married to Thomas Knox Nov. 11, 1914, at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1955. She resided in the Town of Liberty. She was a member of St. Isadore Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Adrenian, of New York, New York, and Richard, of Rt. 1, Newton, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Kathryn) Greykowski, and Mrs. James (Helen) Groh, of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971 (Note: Stone transcriptions has her death in 1972, but the obit is in 1971)
HELEN KNOX Notes from Osman: The three months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Knox died Monday. The funeral was held Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 22, 1918 ********* (Helen Elizabeth Knox/d. 1918/par. John Knox/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.221)
JAMES RICHARD KNOX James Knox of Osman Killed in Vietnam War Osman- Pfc. James R. Knox, 20, oldest of the 10 children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, was killed in action in Vietnam this week. The Defense Department notified his parents that the young infantryman was killed Tuesday. Although two officers called at the Knox home Thursday afternoon, they were unable to provide any details of the death. He entered military service May 9, 1968 and arrived in Vietnam October 4. He was serving with Co. B, 1st Btn., First Infantry Division. A graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1966, he had attended St. Isidore Catholic elementary school here. He had been employed at Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products, New Holstein. He was born at Manitowoc July 27, 1948, the son of Richard and Dolores Neumeyer Knox. The Knox farm is a mile north of here along Highway 42. He was a member of St. Isidore’s Parish and its Holy Name Society. Surviving in addition to his parents, are seven brothers, Richard, Robert, Thomas, Gerald, Joseph, William and Patrick, all at home; two sisters, Mary, New York City and Anne at home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Thomas Knox; his maternal grandfather, Edward Neumeyer, rural Reedsville. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and will be announced when information is received on arrival of the body. Sheboygan Press, Fri., Jan. 24, 1969 page 2 ******** Military funeral services will be accorded Pfc. James R. Knox, 20, of Rt. 1, Newton, who was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. There will be rites at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. the Rev. Alfred Loehr of West Sturgeon Bay will officiate at the requiem Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where a military contingent from the Fifth Army Headquarters, Fort Sheridan, Ill, will fire a gun salute. Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening where at 7 o’clock memorial services will be conducted by the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1969 P. 10 ******** Vet’s Medals Given Family Posthumously OSMAN—Friends and relatives of the late Cpl. James Knox gathered on Memorial Day at St. Isidore cemetery here where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, of Rt. 1, Newton, were presented posthumously with the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals by Major Ernest Wurtzler of the Fifth Army at Ft. Sheridan. Cpl. Knox was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. He was drafted May 9, 1968, and received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., and A.I.T. at Fort Lewis, Wash., before going to Vietnam in October, 1968. Reads Citation Major Wurtzler read the following citation as he made the presentation to the parents and their nine children. “An expert in his field of Radio Telegraph Operator, he quickly proved himself a valuable asset to his organization. His camp base Rita, vicinity of Lai Khe came under devastating hostile mortar, R.P.G. and small arms attack many times. Cpl. Knox’ resolution of purpose played a vital role in these encounters, for his responsibility to see that all equipment was kept in excellent condition and good communications always maintained. When his squad leader was seriously wounded on one occasion and unable to perform his duties, Cpl. Knox took command of the squad and skillfully carried out the mission of that element. By diligent preparation, a high degree of professionalism, and a keen knowledge of his responsibilities, his outstanding performance of duty, he proved himself an exemplary soldier and earned the respect of his superiors and fellowmen.” Additional medals presented and mounted in a shadow box were Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle and Rifle bars. Receive Gold Star Pins All members of his family were dressed in red, white and blue and each placed a red rose on his grave before the ceremony. The Gold Star Mothers pinned a corsage on Mrs. Knox and the major gave each member a Gold Star pin. Members of Cleveland V.F.W. read and sang for the memorial service which the Rev. Francis Rose opened and closed with prayer. Members of American Legion and Auxiliary from various posts were present. The 8 a.m. mass was offered for James and two of his brothers, (private), carried the offertory. Guests came from Green Bay, De Pere, Milwaukee, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, Valders, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Manitowoc and Newton… Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1969 P. 11
JOHN KNOX (d. 1956) John Patrick Knox, 75, of Rt. 1, Newton, died at his home early Sunday morning following a heart attack. He was born June 23, 1881 in the Town of Liberty. Forty-five years ago he married Elizabeth Schneider and following their marriage, the couple moved to the present home. He served as secretary of the Newton-Osman Telephone Company for 30 years and was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman and they Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Ralph and Joseph of Manitowoc, William of Newton; a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Pantel of Sheboygan; a brother, Walter of Newton; 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Schermak. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Wednesday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. John P. Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call in the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 2pm Tuesday. The Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at the funeral Home at 8 pm Tuesday. Sheboygan Press, Monday, July 30, 1956 page 12
JOSEPH KNOX STRICKEN YESTERDAY, JOSEPH KNOX HERE ON VISIT FROM CHICAGO, DIES AT HOSPITAL AT NOON TODAY Joseph Knox, a former town of Meeme man, well known in this city where he has spent much of his time, died at the hospital at noon today after an illness of less than twenty-four hours of brain fever. News of the death of Mr. Knox was a great shock to friends here and throughout the county. Mr. Knox, who for the past two years has been engaged in business as a truck driver between the city of Rockford and Camp Grant, arrived in the city Saturday for a brief visit. He suffered the attack of illness at the Friedl parlors in the Teitgen block yesterday afternoon, the first symptoms being a severe headache. He was later removed to the hospital where his condition grew rapidly worse and relatives summoned. He died at 12 today. Mr. Knox was thirty seven years of age and a son of Mrs. Catherine Knox of Osman. He is survived by his mother, and four brothers, Lieut. Eugene Knox, who is in England; John, Walter and Thomas Knox. The body will be taken to Osman for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 15, 1918 Page 7 ******** Joseph Knox, a native of Liberty, died at Holy Family Hospital, Monday noon after an illness of about a day. The cause of death was meningitis and it is supposed that he contracted the disease at Camp Grant near Rockford, Ill., where he had been running an auto truck between the camp and the city for several months. He was visiting at his old home in Liberty last week for a few days and then went to Mountain, Wis., to look after some land which he owns there. He returned to this city Sunday morning on the 5 o'clock train and called upon Frank Friedl, an intimate friend in the Teitgen block. He lay down on the couch and complained of a headache. It grew worse during the day and in the evening, Mr. Friedl called in Dr. Shaw and he had him removed to the hospital. Nothing much could be done for him and he failed rapidly, dying at noon as stated above. The news of his death was a shock to his many friends here. He was 33 years of age and for the past few years was engaged in the real estate business in Chicago, but for the past several months was in service of the government at Camp Grant. Joe Knox was a devoted son and a man whose influence was always for good in the community in which he lived. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Knox and four brothers, Lieut. Eugene Knox, who is "somewhere in France", John, Walter and Thomas of Liberty. His remains were taken to his old home Monday evening and the funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Isadore Church, Rev. Kersten officiating. Several from this city attended the funeral. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 18, 1918
JUDY KNOX Jude(sic) Mary, five-days old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knox, Newton, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr officiated and burial was in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. Surviving in addition to the parents, are a brother, Terrance, and two sisters, Faye and Anna Mae, at home. the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Knox, Manitowoc and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stiefvater, St. Nazianz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1960 P. 14 ******** Private funeral services for Jude(sic) Mary Knox, five day old daughter of William and Verina Stiefvater Knox, R. 1, Newton, who died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was born Tuesday, were held at 3 pm Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr officiated and burial was in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. Surviving in addition to the parents, are a brother, Terrance, two sisters, Faye and Anna Mae, at home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Knox, Manitowoc and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stiefvater, St. Nazianz. Sheboygan Press, Tues., Mar. 29, 1960
KATHRYN M. KNOX (d. 1912) MEEME GIRL FOUND DYING IN HER ROOM Miss Katherine Knox, 19, Dies Suddenly From Heart Attack MOTHER ABSENT FROM HOME AT TIME Victim of an attack of heart trouble, Miss Catherine Knox, 19-year-old daughter of Mrs. Richard Knox of Meeme, died early today at the family home there, announcement of the death of Miss Knox being received with sincere sorrow by a large circle of friends in this city where she was a student at the County Training school a year ago. Miss Knox was one of the most popular girls of the county and a beautiful character. Mrs. Knox, mother of the deceased girl, was absent from home at the time of the death of her daughter, having departed for Chicago Wednesday for a visit. Miss Knox retired in early Thursday evening, in her usual health and early today other members of the family hearing moans from the room, investigated to find Miss Knox dying. She expired without regaining consciousness. Miss Knox is survived by her widowed mother and five brothers, Joseph, John, Thomas, Walter and Eugene. She was a lovable girl who had attracted to herself a large circle of friends in her home and in this city where she was known. The funeral will be held at Osman Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 29, 1912 P. 1 ********* (Catherine Knox/no stone/d. 29 Nov. 1912/age 20 yrs/par. Richard Knox and Catherine Morris/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.218)
MARGARET KNOX (d. 1917) Notes from Osman Mrs. John Knox, a pioneer settler of Liberty, aged about 90 years, died at St. Nazianz Tuesday morning, after a short illness. She was born in Ireland and with her husband settled in Liberty in the 50's. Her husband died over 25 years ago. She is survived by a son and a daughter, Robert Knox of St. Paul and Mrs. Catherine Down who lives in North Dakota. The deceased was a good Christian woman and an affectionate wife and mother. Only a few of the pioneer settlers are now left in this section. Peace to the soul of Mrs. Knox. The funeral was held Friday from the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Richard Knox. Interment was in St. Isadore's Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1917 ******** (Margaret Knox/d. 23 Jan. 1917/age 89 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.220)
MARY KNOX Mrs. Mary Knox, 80, died Sunday morning at the homestead farm, Rt. 1?, Newton. She had been ill three months. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Mary Barnes was born Feb. 14, 1882, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Edward and Nora Murphy Barnes. She was married at St. Isidore Church to Walter M. Knox Oct. 28, 1919. He died April 10, 1961. Mrs. Knox was a member of Christian Mothers Society of the church. Surviving are a son, Walter J. (Buddy) of Rt. 1, Newton; two brothers, John of Rt. 1, Newton, and James of St. Nazianz; two sisters, Miss Catherine Barnes of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Nellie Fitzgerald of Osman; and six grandchildren. A daughter, Miss Mary June Biebl, and a son, Edward, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the parish and members of Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P. 13 ********** Notes from Osman: A pretty wedding took place Tuesday morning at St. Isadore's Church, when Mary Barnes became the bride of Walter Knox. Father J. A. Bartelme, pastor of the church performed the ceremony. The bride wore a dress of white crepe meteor and a veil and carried a large bouquet of chrysanthemums. Miss Malvina Finch was maid of honor and wore a dress of pink organdy and white picture hat. Mr. Steve Morris acted as best man. Miss Annie Morris was bridesmaid and wore a dress of lavender organdy and white picture hat. Edward Barnes, brother of the bride was groomsman. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to near relatives and intimate friends at the hoe of the bride's father, Edward Barnes. The bride is a young lady who is highly esteemed and has a large circle of friends. She is surely capable of filling the home she will adorn with happiness and prove to be a good wife to the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. The groom is from one of our best families and is considered one of the substantial young men of this locality. He is a prosperous farmer of Liberty. The congratulations on the happy event are numerous and your correspondent is pleased to add her good wishes. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919
RICHARD KNOX (d. 1901) Death in Town Meeme on Mon. of well-known farmer Richard Knox of a stroke. The deceased, who was 45, is survived by his widow and 6 children. The funeral took place yesterday morning. Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901 ***** Osman: Richard Knox died Monday morning after an illness of four weeks. He was still a young man loved and esteemed by all who knew him. Mr. Knox was also a member fo the Catholic Knights. He leaves a wife and six children and many friends to mourn his loss. Peaceful be thy silent slumber Peaceful in thy grave so low Thou no more will join our number Thou no more our sorrows know Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled And in Heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 11, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Meemee: Early Monday morning Richard Knox died at his home. He was a loving husband and kind father. Five sons survive and one daughter and wife. Deceased was 46 years old at the time of his death. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 11, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Richard Knox birth: 8 May 1856 New York (sic) death: 8 July 1901 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Osman residence: 1901 Liberty, Wis. father: John Knox mother: Margaret spouse: Katherine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ***** (Richard Knox/d. 10 July 1901/age 46 yrs/Emphysema/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)
RICHARD KNOX (d. 1997) Richard J. Knox, age 77, of 3610 Rasher St., Manitwoc, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at St. Isidore Catholic Church Cemetery, Osman. He was born March 25, 1920, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Thomas J. and Ella Schneider Knox. Dick served in the United States Army during World War II from 1941-1945 in the Signal Corp as a Cryptologist in China, Burma and India. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Dolores Neumeyer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Dick was employed at Weyerhaeuser Paper Company in Manitowoc for 41 years prior to his retirement in 1982. He was one of the charter members of Local A.I.W. 234, and was a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post #659 and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Dolores, Manitwoc, two daughters and a son-in-law, Maripat Lorelli, New York City, Ann and Paolo DeFrrancisci, Florida; seven sons and three daughters-in-law, Richard T. Knox, Robert and Patricia Knox, Thomas Knox and Kathy Jurk, Gerald and Debra Knox, all of Manitowoc, Joseph Knox, Sheboygan, William Knox, New York City, Patrick and Cynthia Knox, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Adrian and Josephine Knox, New York City; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Catherine Graykowski, Helen and Jim Groh, all of Manitowoc. also surviving are neices, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, James R. Knox, who was killed in Vietnam; a son-in-law, Jim Lorelli; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Graykowski. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1997 P. A2
THOMAS KNOX Thomas E. Knox, 71, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in 1883 in the Town of Liberty where he spent his entire life. On Nov. 11, 1914, he married Miss Ella Schneider and they located on the homestead farm north of Osman. He had been retired in recent years. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Greykowski and Mrs. James Groh of Manitowoc; two sons, Adrian of New York City and Richard of Spring Valley; two brothers, John and Walter of Osman; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday by the Catholic Knights and Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1955 P. 15
VERINA E. KNOX Verina E. Knox, age 89, of Newton, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by her family. Verina was born March 19, 1919, in the town of Liberty, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Kautzer) Stiefvater. She was a 1938 graduate of Valders High School. On Oct. 5, 1940, she married William J. Knox at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1998. Verina stayed at home to take care of her family before working at Pine River Pre-Pack until her retirement in 1980. She was a former member of St. Isidore Parish in Osman and a current member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Verina was a former member of the Pigeon Lake Garden Club and Christian Mothers of St. Isidore's Parish. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery work and card club with her friends. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Terry and Jeri Knox, Newtonburg; two daughters and sons-in-law: Fay and Vance Cryder, Plainfield, Ill; and Ann and Charles Koch, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren who lovingly nicknamed her "GP;" four great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Fred and Isabelle Stiefvater, St. Nazianz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Joseph and Phyllis Knox, Katherine Knox, and Art and Alice Chermak, all of Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Verina was preceded in death by two infant children; one son-in-law: Marty Vavra; a brother and sister-in-law: Edwin and Hattie Stiefvater; and brothers-in law and sisters-in-law: Louette and Bert Pantel, Ralph Knox, and Anna Mae Chermak. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley. Verina will be laid to rest at St. Isidore Cemetery in Osman. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Verina's name to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to send a special "Thank You" to the second floor at Shady Lane, Holy Family Hospice and Dr. Rauschenberger for their compassionate care and support given to Verina and her family. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 2008
WALTER KNOX (d. 2008) Walter "Buddy" Knox, age 83, a resident of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at the center. Walter was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Walter and Mary (Barnes) Knox. He attended elementary school at St. Isidore's School in Osman. Walter farmed with his parents on the family farm, about one mile northwest of Osman and lived in the farmhouse all of his life. In 1963 he began work at Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc. He retired after 23 years of employment. Walter enjoyed painting and planting flowers. Survivors include two nephews, one niece, many cousins and dear friends. Walter was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward, who died in early childhood; a sister and brother-in-law: Mary June and Frank Biebel; a niece, Margaret Biebel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley. Walter will be laid to rest at St Isidore Cemetery in Osman following cremation. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 2008
WALTER M. KNOX (d. 1961) Walter M. Knox, 76, retired Rt. 1, Newton, farmer, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Alfred Loehr will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knox was born in the Town of Liberty Oct. 3, 1884, son of the late Richard and Catherine Morris Knox. He always resided on the home farm. He married Mary Barnes Oct. 28, 1919, at St. Isidore Church and the couple farmed until he retired in 1957. Mr. Knox was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church. Surviving are his wife, a son, Walter J. (Buddy) Knox, on the home farm and four grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Francis Biekel, and a son, Edward, pre- ceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 10, 1961 ********* Notes from Osman: A pretty wedding took place Tuesday morning at St. Isadore's Church, when Mary Barnes became the bride of Walter Knox. Father J. A. Bartelme, pastor of the church performed the ceremony. The bride wore a dress of white crepe meteor and a veil and carried a large bouquet of chrysanthemums. Miss Malvina Finch was maid of honor and wore a dress of pink organdy and white picture hat. Mr. Steve Morris acted as best man. Miss Annie Morris was bridesmaid and wore a dress of lavender organdy and white picture hat. Edward Barnes, brother of the bride was groomsman. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to near relatives and intimate friends at the hoe of the bride's father, Edward Barnes. The bride is a young lady who is highly esteemed and has a large circle of friends. She is surely capable of filling the home she will adorn with happiness and prove to be a good wife to the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. The groom is from one of our best families and is considered one of the substantial young men of this locality. He is a prosperous farmer of Liberty. The congratulations on the happy event are numerous and your correspondent is pleased to add her good wishes. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919
WILLIAM J. KNOX William J. Knox, a Newton resident, at age 83 was called to rest Nov. 7, 1998, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gilbert Jacobs, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Bill was born March 23, 1915 in the town of Liberty, Wis., son of the late John and Elizabeth Schneider Knox. He was a graduate of Howards Grove High School with the class of 1933. On Oct. 5, 1940, he married Verina E. Stiefvater at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Bill worked at Pine River Dairy as a cheese maker prior to being employed by Cher-Make Sausage Company for 32 years, retiring in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Verina, Newton; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jeri Knox, Newtonburg, Wis.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Fay Vavra, Plainfield, Ill., Ann and Charles Koch, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Louette and Bert Pantel, Sheboygan, Wis.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Katherine Knox, Manitowoc, Joseph and Phyllis Knox, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; two brothers-in-law Art Chermak and his wife Alice, Manitowoc, Fred Stiefvater and his wife Isabelle, St. Nazianz. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two infant children; one brother-in-law and his wife Edwin and Hattie Stiefvater; one son-in-law Marty Vavra. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by the Rev. Jacobs. Friends may also call at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials will be appreciated to Shady Lane's Alzheimer's Unit. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Rauschenberger and the staff of the second floor at Shady Lane. Herald Times Reporter, November 9, 1998 P. A2
ANDREW LACKERMAN Notes from St. Nazianz: Mrs. Anna Brunmeier received the news of the death of her uncle, Andrew Lackermann(sic) of Meeme, who died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schmeisser, where he had made his home. He will be buried at Osmann Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Aug. 21, 1930 ******** (Note: Stone reads 1931)
GERALDINE LAURES Mrs. Geraldine Laures, 58, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10 am at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Laures, nee Geraldine Leschke, was born Feb. 20, 1915, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of Joe and Lillian Nennig Leschke. She was married to Daniel Laures in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1944. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Jacquelyn) Olm Jr., of Rt. 4, Chilton; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leschke of Rt. 1, Newton; two brothers, Loverl (Bud) of Rt. 1, Newton and Russell of New London; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Krupski of Rt. 1, Newton and Mrs. Andrew Berg of California; and three grandchildren. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 22, 1973 page 3 ******* (20 Feb 1915/May 1973/SSDI)
JOSEPH LESCHKE Joseph Leschke, 88, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday afternoon at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Leschke was born Mar. 13, 1885, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leschke. He married Lillian Ninning Nov. 25, 1913, at St. Wendell. They farmed in the Town of Newton. Mr. Leschke was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, a brother, Peter, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Haase of Manitowoc and Mrs. Julie Erickson of Chicago; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 1973 ******** Miss Vanda Leshke is in Cleveland this county attending the wedding of her brother, Jos. Leshke to Miss Lillian Nennig. The Marine harp orchestra of this city is furnishing the music for the celebration. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 25, 1913 page 3
LILLIAN LESCHKE Mrs. Lillian Leschke, 77, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Leschke, nee Lillian Nenning, was born July 3, 1895(sic), at Port Washington, daughter of the late Frank and Henrieta Lueloff Nenning. She attended schools at Cleveland. She was married to Joseph Leschke, Nov. 25, 1913, at St. Wendel. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Isidore Church. Survivors include two sons, Bud, of Rt. 1, Newton, and Russell, of New London; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Phylis) Krupski, of Rt. 1, Newton, and Mrs. Andrew Berg, of Sunnyvale, Calif; a brother, Rueben, of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Cote, of Cleveland and Mrs. Alice Keenan, of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, January 9, 1974 P. 22 ******** (b. 3 July 1896/d. Jan. 1974/SSDI) ******** Miss Vanda Leshke is in Cleveland this county attending the wedding of her brother, Jos. Leshke to Miss Lillian Nennig. The Marine harp orchestra of this city is furnishing the music for the celebration. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 25, 1913 page 3
HERMAN W. LULLOFF MANITOWOC YOUTH FACES TERM FOR KILLING H.W. LULLOFF, KNOWN HERE Racing through Manitowoc streets at a speed estimated to be between 65 and 70 miles per hour, in an effort to elude a pursuing police squad car, an automobile driven by a Manitowoc youth, struck and killed Herman W. Lulloff, aged 64, retired Greenleaf hardware dealer, and former St. Nazianz native, shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Lulloff was well-known in Kiel, having many relatives and friends here. I.H. Christel, one of his closest friends was a pallbearer at the funeral services on Tuesday morning, which were conducted from the Pfeffer Funeral home to the Holy Innocents Catholic church at Manitowoc, with the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. The death driver, (private), aged 20, was charged in municipal court later Saturday morning with causing the death of Mr. Lulloff through the operation of his car while drunk and in a reckless and negligent manner while traveling at an excessive rate of speed. The youth declined the services of an attorney and pleaded guilty to all charges. The fatal accident climaxed a chilling 70-mile per hour chase through the streets of Manitowoc. Mr. Lulloff was hit by the speeding car and thrown into the air above the car and landed on the pavement where it was caught again by the lower front part of the car and dragged approximately 80 feet. Mr. Lulloff was struck on the left front fender and headlight as he was walking across the street. The body of Mr. Lulloff appeared lifeless when placed into the ambulance to be taken to the Holy Family hospital, and the coroner said he believed death was instantaneous, as the victim’s injuries were a broken neck, broken right shoulder, fractured left ankle and right knee, crushed chest and internal injuries. The deceased was born in St. Nazianz in 1884, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lulloff. He operated a tin shop in St. Nazianz until 1912 when he moved to Greenleaf and opened a hardware store. He retired from the business in 1938 following the death of his wife, the former Mary Holfeltz of Osman, and moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Harold at home; four daughters, Mrs. John Ide of Highland, Cal., Mrs. J. P. Weidner of Philadelphia, Mrs. Kenneth Keiper of Laona, and Mrs. R. J. Sullivan of Milwaukee; two brothers, George of Sheboygan, and Hugo of De Pere; a sister, Mrs. Ida Nichols of Los Angeles; and eight grandchildren. (No newspaper named and no date) ******** (Another article is in the Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1948)
KENNETH LULLOFF Kenneth Lulloff, 19, of Green Bay, died at Holy Family hospital Saturday night at nine o’clock. He had been a patient at the hospital for the last nine weeks. He was employed at Hoberg Paper Mill at Green Bay prior to his illness and was married to Miss Jeanne Bridenhagen last Dec. 14. Besides the widow, survivors are his father, Herman Lulloff of this city, one brother, (private); and four sisters, (private). He was born at Greenleaf, Wis., Jan. 29, 1922. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, followed by services at 9:30 o’clock at Holy Innocents church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the Osman cemetery. The rosary will be recited tonight at 8 o’clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1941 P. 9
MARY LULLOFF Mrs. Herman W. Lulloff of Greenleaf, 51, former teacher in the Manitowoc county schools, died Friday at the Holy Family hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. Mrs. Lulloff is a former president of the Greenleaf Women’s club and the Parent- Teachers association. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Altar society of East Wrightstown. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral home and at 10 a.m. from St. Isidor’s Catholic church, Osman. Burial will be in the ad- joining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Lulloff was born on June 20, 1886, at Osman. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Holfeltz. She was married to Herman W. Lulloff on October 22, 1912. Mr. Lulloff is a hardware merchant at Greenleaf. Survivors are the widower, six children, Rosemary, Marjorie, Glendoris, Elaine, Kenneth and Harold, all at home; two brothers, Joseph and John Holfeltz of Osman; three sisters, Mrs. Erwin Sullivan of Osman, Miss Katherine Holfeltz of Chicago and Miss Priscilla Holfeltz of Manitowoc, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Holfeltz of Osman. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1938 P. 5
CATHERINE LYNCH Mrs. Michael Lynch of Meeme died on Friday of last week. She was a young woman and married only a few years. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 23, 1882 ******** [Wife of Michael Lynch/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.200)
MARY LYNCH Death in the local hospital on New Year’s Day of Mrs. Mary Lynch. The deceased,quite possibly the eldest resident of our county, was born in Ireland in 1810. She is survived by 2 children. The funeral took place in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903 ******* (Note: This is the only cem. in Meeme twp. with the Lynch surname)
ANNA MADIGAN Mrs. Walter Madigan, 65, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Anna Dirkman July 25, 1890, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dirkman. In 1943 she was married to Walter Madigan. Surviving are her husband; brother, Leonard of Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Adam Herrmann and Mrs. Anton Krcma of Manitowoc, Mrs. Lillian Massmann of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louis Zipperer of Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1955 P. 19
CATHERINE MADIGAN Osman news: The funeral of the late Mrs. K. Madigan was held at St. Isadore’s church Wednesday. The deceased was 86 years old and is survived by two sons and five daughters all of which were present at the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 31, 1919 Page 4 ******* Mrs. Kathryn Madigan, aged 87 years, widow of Michael Madigan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan December 21, after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Madigan was born in County Resomon, Ireland and was married in Sydney, Australia in 1852 coming to America in 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Madigan were among the oldest settlers in the Town of Meeme having resided on a farm in Meeme for about forty-eight years. Her husband died in 1904. Since 1907 Mrs. Madigan has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan. Mrs. Madigan was held in high esteem by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by relatives and friends. She leaves to mourn her loss seven children, all of whom were present at the funeral, Michael Madigan and Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan of Osman, Joseph Madigan of Duluth, Mrs. James Lyons and Mrs. Nellie Landon of Chicago, Mrs. John Gries and Mrs. F. W. Liebherr of Menominee, Mich. The funeral was held at St. Isadore's Church. Six nephews of the deceased were pallbearers, Walter, Edwin and Donald Madigan and Erwin, Emmet and Raphael Sullivan. Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 3, 1920 page 5
EDWIN MADIGAN Edward (sic) Madigan, aged 22, died at the home of his brother, Walter, at Eighteenth and Franklin streets this morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. Deceased was born in this county and for some time past had been employed with the Clark Oil Co. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madigan, of the town of Meeme and two brothers and three sisters, Walter and Donald, of this city, Miss Mary, Mrs. Andrew Schnell and Mr. Matt Wagner. The funeral arrangements have not been announced but the remains will be taken to the old home at Meeme. Manitowoc Herald News, February 5, 1920 P. 1 ********* Notes From Pigeon Lake: Word was received here this morning of the death of Edwin Madigan. He died last night at the home of his brother Walter in Manitowoc. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madigan of Meeme and a short time ago went to Manitowoc where he was employed in the shipyard. The cause of his death was pneumonia. He was 22 years of age and was a fine young man with a promising future before him. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Donald, and three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Schnell of Eaton, Mrs. Mat Wagner of New Holstein, and Miss Maime Madigan at home. Manitowoc Pilot, February 5, 1920
ELISABETH MADIGAN TOWN OF MEEME PIONEER DIES AT HOSPITAL Death was victor today over Mrs. Michael Madigan, town of Meeme pioneer who has been a patient at the hospital for two months suffering from complications. Mrs. Madigan made brave fight against death but her age and weakness from her illness made it a losing fight. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 930 at St. Isadore’s church at Osman, the Rev. Schmidt officiating. Mrs. Madigan was born in Newton 59 years ago on February 5 and with exception of two years during which she was a resident of this city, had always made her home in Meeme. She is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. Matthew Wagner, Mrs. John Holfetz and Donald Madigan this city; Walter Madigan, Liberty and Mrs. Andrew Schnell, Kiel. Manitowoc Herald News, November 19, 1924 P. 2 ******** Mrs. Michael Madigan of Meeme answered the final summons at the hospital in this city at an early hour Wednesday morning after an illness of two months. The deceased was a native of Meeme and was 59 years of age. Her maiden name was Elizabth Walterbach. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Walterbach who were among the first settlers of Meeme. She was married to Michael Madigan about 40 years ago and they settled on a farm in Meeme. Besides her husband she is survived by five children, Mrs. Matthew Wagner, Mrs. John Holfeltz and Donald Madigan of this city, Mrs. Andrew Schnell of Kiel and Walter Madigan of Liberty. Mrs. Madigan was a woman esteemed by her friends and beloved by her family. She was an affectionate wife and a devoted mother; a kind neighbor and a true friend. Her death has brought the bitter cup of sorrow to her husband, children, relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Isadore’s church at Osman, Rev. Schmidt officiating. “Weep not that her toil is over, Weep not that her race is run. God grant we may rest as sweetly, When, like hers our work is done. Till then we would yield with gladness, Our loved one to Him to keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance, He giveth his loved ones sleep.” Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 20, 1924
HARRY MADIGAN Harry Madigan, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madigan, died Thursday at noon, of dyptheria. He was ill but a short time and all that medical skill could do was done but to no avail. His funeral took place at St. Isador’s cemetery Thursday night at nine o’clock. He was a boy who made many friends by his kind disposition and manly ways. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Some of the other members of the family are suffering with the disease but not seriously. Manitowoc Pilot, January 15, 1903
MICHIAL MADIGAN Michael Madigan, native of the town of meeme, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. He would have been 79 years old on December 29th. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Isidor's Catholic church at Osman. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate at the funeral rites, and will also lead recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, where the body will lie in state after 7 o'clock this evening. Mr. Madigan was born in the town of Meeme on Decmeber 29, 1862, and lived there until he moved to Manitowoc a year and half ago to live with his daughter, Mrs. Matt Wagner, 822 South 25th street. He was a farmer, and when he retired in 1938, he continued to live on the homestead with his son, Walter. He married Elizabeth Walterbach, 56 years ago, and she died 17 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Matt Wagner and Miss Mary Madigan of this city and Mrs. Andrew Schnell of Kiel; two sons, Walter of Newton and Donald of this city; one brother, Joseph, of Duluth, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Bridget Gries of Menominee, Mich., and Mrs. Katherine Sullivan of Osman and Mrs. Neil Landon of Chicago; and 20 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1941 P. 2
THOMAS MADIGAN Notes from Meeme: Thomas Madigan, a former Meeme boy, was drowned last Saturday in a lake near Hayward, Wis., where he had resided for many years. He was crossing the lake in a boat and it capsized. His body was brought to Meeme for burial. The funeral will be held Thursday from St. Isadore's Church. He is survived by two sons. A brother, Michael Madigan lives in Meeme. The deceased was over 60 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 27, 1919
WALTER MADIGAN Walter Madigan, 81, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, who had been residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, the past two and one half years, died early Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis D. Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Madigan was born Dec. 17, 1891, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Walterbach Madigan. He married Mrs. Anna Dirkman Teissen in 1943 at Manitowoc. He owned and operated a farm in Manitowoc County, retiring in 1958. His wife preceded him in death in 1955. Survivors include four sons, a daughter; a sister, Mrs. Mary Sittman, of Manitowoc; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 18, 1973 ******* (18 Dec 1891/Oct 1973/SSDI) ******* Notes from Osman: Walter Madigan of Meeme and Miss Julia Leschke of Manitowoc were married Tuesday at St. Boniface Church in Manitowoc. The attendants were Miss Stella Madigan and Edward Leschke and Miss Vana Leschke and Edward Madigan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Peil. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's mother, where a wedding dinner was served. The wedding dance was at Pigeon Lake Hall in the evening. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Joe Leschke of Manitowoc. She formerly resided in Liberty and has a host of friends here. She is a young lady of estimable worth. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madigan. He is a young man of exemplary habits and is a prosperous young farmer. They will reside on the groom's farm in Meeme. May their married life be one of happiness and prosperity. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 8, 1916
JOHN MALONEY From the Pilot files, Twenty-five years ago (1897) John Maloney of Meeme died on Monday morning last. He had been in ill health for about a year. He was well advanced in years, being in the 80's. He was one of the early settlers of Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, April 13, 1922 p.1 ******** (John Maloney/d. 14 Apr. 1897(sic)/age 86 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)
MARY MALONEY (d. 1909) Notes From Osman: The funeral of Mrs. Mary P. Maloney, who died May 10, '09 at Madison, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary A. Hewitt, was held at St. Isadores Church, May 13, and interment was in the adjoining cemetery. The burial of Mrs. Maloney recalls memoirs now in the dead and buried past. She was born in Irmistymore, County, Clare, Ireland, Feb. 23, 1832 and therefore died at the age of 77 years. She came to this country in the spring of 1852 with her widowed mother, the oldest of a family of six children, and settled in Lewiston, N.Y., where they resided four and one half years when she came to Manitowoc county, where she spent the major part of her life. On Jan. 10, 1860, she married Patrick Maloney at Sheboygan, who died four years later, leaving two children and a widow to survive him. The outlook in those pioneer days for a widow and two small children was not the brightest. Nevertheless friends were made but never lost. It was that deeply seated Christian love of mankind, that pleasant work, that reservedness of speech that made her the cherished friend of all who knew her. Her life was one of contentment, her death as peaceful as a dream. Thorough preparation always brings confidence. Death had no fears for her and the final summons was answered with the courage of a woman who had schooled herself to suffer without complaint. "May the sods of Mother Earth rest lightly upon her." Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 20, 1909 pg. 8 ********* Mrs. Mary Maloney, aged about 80 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Hewitt, at Madison, Wis., Tuesday morning. She was a pioneer settler of Meeme and resided there for many years. From Meeme she moved to this city where she lived for several years with her daughter, Mrs. Hewitt. They moved to Madison about two years ago. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country with her parents when a young girl. Her husband died many years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Hewitt survives her, together with one sister, Mrs. Patrick Burns of Meeme. Mrs. Maloney was well known in this county and was held in esteem and respect. She was a kind and loving mother. The body was brought to Meeme for burial. The funeral took place this forenoon. Manitowoc Pilot, May 13, 1909 p.1 ********* (Maria Maloney/d. 13 May 1909/age 77 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.214)
PATRICK MALONEY In Probate. State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County, ss. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Patrick Maloney, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Patrick Maloney deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas, application has been made by John Maloney, praying that the same by be proven and admitted to Probate, according to the laws of this state; therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me, at the Probate office in the village of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 16th of May, 1864, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day. And it is further ordered that notice shall be given to all parties interested in said will of the time and place of said hearing by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in the village of Manitowoc, in said county, for three successive weeks prior to the time of such hearing. Henry S. Pierpont, County Judge. Dated April 18, 1864. Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, July 1, 1864 P. 4
SARAH E. MALONEY Sarah Maloney, of the town of Meeme, died on Friday last of typhoid fever. She came home sick from Milwaukee, and for a time improved, but finally grew worse and died. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 7, 1880 ******** Sarah Maloney died here of typhoid fever on Friday. She contracted the disease in Chicago but succeeded in reaching home about two weeks before her death. She was a very intelligent and estimable young lady. She was cut off in the morning of life, her age being about twenty-two. Her loss is regretted by everyone who had the good fortune to be acquainted with her many excellent and estimable traits of character. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 7, 1880
JOHN MCCAFFERTY John McCafferty died. Manitowoc Herald, 15 Nov 1856
DENNIS MCCARTHY Dennis McCarty(sic) of Antigo, a former resident of Meeme dropped dead while walking the street on Monday last. He was among the early settlers of this county and a few years ago sold his farm and moved to Antigo. His body was brought to Meeme for interment on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 5, 1888 ******** It was not true as stated last week that Dennis McCarty of Antigo dropped dead on the street. He had been in failing health for two years and for three weeks preceding his death was confined to his house. He received all the rites of the church before dying. Manitowoc Pilot, July 12, 1888 ******** (husband of Bridget McCarthy/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)
JOHN MCCARTHY IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of John McCarty deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Mary McCarty of Manitowoc county in the state of Wisconsin, representing among other things that John McCarty late of said Manitowoc County on the 17th day of November A.D. 1873 at the city of Manitowoc in said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State of the probable value of seven hundred dollars and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said Mary McCarty granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 17th day of August A.D. 1874, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc city in said ceounty (sic). Dated Manitowoc the 20th day of July A.D. 1874. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, August 6, 1874 P. 1
MARIA MCCARTHY Mrs. Mary McCarty (sic) of this city died yesterday at 1 p.m. She was a former resident of Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 31, 1898 pg. 5 ******** (Maria McCarthy/d. 1 Apr. 1898/age 74 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.208) ******** 1898 Mar 30/MCCARTY Mrs. Mary/v.6 p.53 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ******** Mary Mccarty Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Mary Mccarty Gender Female Burial Place Meeme Death Date 30 Mar 1898 Death Place Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 73 Birth Date 17 May 1826 Birthplace Ireland Race White Marital Status Widowed Spouse's Name Mccarty Citing this Record "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968,"
BRIDGET MCCARTY MEEME, May 29, 1878- Mrs. Denis McCarty Mrs. McCarty was about 43 years old and greatly beloved by all who knew her. Gentle, mild affectionate and charitable, she was a perfect pattern of wife and mother. Her death is truly a sorrowful one, as she left a family of 9 children the youngest of whom is but 3 weeks old. The husband and motherless little ones, in this, their terrible hour of affliction, have the deep sympathy of their numerous friends and acquaintances. The Manitowoc Pilot, May 30, 1878 p.3 ********** (1870 Meeme twp. census: Dennis McCarty 35; Bridget 30; Charles 8; Patrick 7; John 7; Mary 5; Therese 3; Dennis 1; Charles 65) ********** (1880 Meeme twp. census: Denis McCarty 49; John McCarty 16; Mary 15; Denis 11; Margaret 8; Callahan 7; Theresa 5; Matthew 2)
MARY MCCARTY (d. 1898) From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years Ago - (1898) Mrs. Mary McCarty of this city died yesterday at 1 pm. She was a former resident of Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 29, 1923 ******* Mary Mccarty birth: 17 May 1826 Ireland death: 30 March 1898 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme spouse: Mccarty Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
PATRICK MCCARTY A son of Dennis McCarthy (sic) of Meeme, aged 15, years, died last Sunday. His funeral took place on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, October 3, 1878 P.3
REV. THOMAS MCDONNELL From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years ago - (1869) Just as we go to press, we learn of the death of Rev. Thomas McDonald (sic), Catholic Pastor in Meeme, which melancholy event occurred on Thursday morning after a long sickness. His funeral will take place on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, Feb. 27, 1919
******** DEATH OF FATHER McDONALD-In our last issue we briefly announced the death of Rev. Thos. McDonald, in Meeme, on the morning of the 25th ult. His funeral took place on Saturday, and was attended by a large concourse of people from all portions of the county. The ceremonies at the church were very impressive, several Priests being in attendance; among whom were Rev. Francis McDonald, of Green Bay, a brother of the deceased, Rev. Father Mahoney, of Maple Grove, and Rev. Joseph Fesler, of Manitowoc. Father Mahoney delivered a very impressive sermon on the occasion. The deceased prelate was born in the town of Dingle, county of Kerry, Ireland, in the year 1812, and was 57 years of age at the time of his death. He received a classical education in Ireland, and was then sent to the Irish College in Paris, where he studied and completed his theological education. He was there ordained and sent to Canada as a Missionary Priest, where he performed noble service in the work of Him who is the Savior of all. He has been Pastor of Meeme for some years, nearly all of which time his health has been in a precarious state. Requiescat in pace. Manitowoc Pilot, March 5, 1869 P. 1 ***** STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC county, ss. Probate office, March 10th, 1869. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Thomas McDonald, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas McDonald, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Joseph Fesler, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the probate office in the village of Manitowoc in said county, on the 29th day of March A.D. 1869, at 10 o'clock a.m. And it is ordered further, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, March 26, 1869 P. 4
SARAH MCKENNA Mrs. John McKenna, a lady of this Co. died of pneumonia at her home, two miles east of this village, at 2 o'clock Friday morning April 22d age 24 years. The deceased whose maiden name was Sarah Connell, was born in Meeme, Manitowoc Co. May 1st 1864. She began teaching the country schools of that county at the early age of 17 years, and was attended with the success that few teachers ever reach. In 1884 she was married to Mr. John McKenna, a well-to-do farmer of this county, with whom she liveed happily up to the time of her death. The deceased was a lady of winning ways and kind disposition, ready to give a welcome hand to all who needed her assistance, and her death will not only be mourned by her husband, mother, sister and brothers but by all who had the good fortune of making her acquaintance. Her remains were taken to her old home in Meeme, on Saturday. The interment took place on Sunday in St. Isadore's Catholic cemetery and was largely attended. She is sleeping now so sweetly, Life's troubles all are o'er. We may keep her precious memory, But will we ever see her more? Yes we'll see her up in heaven, When our days on earth are done, With the ever blessed angels We will greet her one by one. We will see her free and happy With her Father there above, In Heaven, where all is sunshine Nothing but sweet words of love. Then Sarah dear sleep sweet and peaceful In your very narrow bed, And we'll pray that we will greet you Wehn our days on earth are fled. We are praying that you'll be happy Sweetly dwelling above with Him. And that eternal blessings shall dwell with you Is our earnest prayer. Amen. Sheboygan Press April 27, 1887 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CATHERINE MCMAHON Death Tuesday morning, following a 4-week illness, of North 7th Street resident Mrs. McMahon, wife of our former court clerk P.J. McMahon. She is survived by her husband, one son and 6 stepchildren. The funeral will be held this morning from Sacred Heart Church in Osman. Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907 ******** After a few weeks illness Mrs. P.J. McMahon, wife of Ex-Clerk of Court P. J. McMahon, passed away quietly and peacefully, in the full trust of a faithful Christian on Tuesday morning at her home on north seventh street. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. McMahon was born in the town of Newton and was 41 years of age. Her maiden name was Katie Shanahan and she lived in the town of Liberty with the exception of a few years until her marriage to P.J. McMahon about fifteen years ago. She has been a resident of this city for the past ten years. She was a devoted wife, a kind and loving mother, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of a large number of relatives and friends by whom she was esteemed and respected. She is survived by her husband and one son Raymond, and five step sons, Edward and Omar of this city, Dr. Joseph and Frank of Milwaukee, Stephen of Antigo, and one step daughter Miss Maimie of this city. She is also survived by three sisters and three brothers. The sisters are: Mrs. Thos. Lally of Chicago, Mrs. Richard Nagle and Mrs. Mrs. Sam Howard of Nebraska. Her brothers are: Martin and Daniel Shanahan of Liberty and John Shanahan of Nebraska. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. J. T. O'Leary officiating, with interment at St. Isadores cemetery, Osman. Those from outside who attended the funeral are: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grey and daughter, and Mrs. Jno. Taugher, of S. Kaukaunna, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McCabe and Mr. and Mrs. Pete McCabe of Wrightstown, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McNerny of North Kaukanna, Wm. H. Grey, Mrs. Wm. Wall and daughter, of Antigo. Mr. M. McMahon and daughter of Kewaunee, Mr. and Mrs. John Tierney, Mrs. Farrell, Misses Margaret and Mary Tierney, and Mr. Callahan, of Appleton, Miss Margaret and Messrs. Ed and Daniel Shanahan, of Milwaukee, Mrs. T. G. Baldwin and daughter Lillian of Chicago, Stephen McMahon of Antigo, Dr. Jos. McMahon and Frank McMahon of Milwaukee. The Manitowoc Pilot, July 18, 1907
MARGARET MCMAHON The wife of Patrick McMahon of Meeme died on Monday after an illness of a few days. She had everything to brighten life, a loving husband, a happy home where she was surrounded by her young children. The afflicted relatives have the sympathy of all. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 1, 1888 P. 3 ******** (Margaret McMahon/age 28 yrs./wife of Patrick McMahon/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)
MARIA MCMAHON Mrs. Mary McMahon(sic), aged 90 years, died at the home of her son, P.J. McMahon, in Milwaukee last Friday afternoon. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. She was born in Ireland, where she was married to Patrick McMahon. They came to this country shortly after their marriage and located in the town of Meeme, this county, where the deceased resided for fifty-nine years. Her husband died twenty- four years ago. She resided in this city for twelve years with her son P.J. McMahon, who was clerk of the circuit court for six years. A few years ago Mr. McMahon removed to Milwaukee and his mother accompanied the family. Mrs. McMahon was an estimable woman whose everyday life was embellished by the most lovable attributes of her sex. She was a perfect lady at all times, under all circumstances, and was esteemed and respected by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons, Prof. Michael McMahon of Kewaunee and P.J. McMahon of Milwaukee, and three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Shanahan of Liberty, and Mrs. Patrick McCabe and Mrs. Peter McCabe of Wrightstown, Brown county. Her remains were brought to Meeme for burial. The funeral was held last Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 23, 1911 pg. 1 ******** (age 88 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)
MARY MCMAHON (First publication July 31, 1890.) No. 52 IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Mary McMahon, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Christoffer Svendson of Shawano, Wis., representing among other things that Mary McMahon, late of Maple Grove, on the 30th day of May, A.D., 1890 at Maple Grove, died intestate, leaving goods chattels and estate, within this state, and that the said petitioner is father of minor heirs of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to same suitable person granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court on Tuesday, the 28th day of August, a.D., 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M. at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 26th day of July A.D., 1890. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, July 31, 1890 P. 2
PATRICK MCMAHON Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886) Patrick McMahon, one of the early settlers of Meeme, this county, died on Monday of this week. He had been confined to his bed for quite a long time, but fortunately suffered no pain. At the time of his death he was 70 years of age. He was born in Clare, Ireland, and came to this country in 1848. He lived for a few years in Chicago and then settled in Meeme, where he has since resided. When he came there pioneer life meant deprivation and hard work. None but hardy men could withstand the hardships to which the early settlers of this county were subjected. He was a man of great kindness of heart and was generally respected. He raised a large family; the Kewaunee high school principal and the present town clerk of Meeme are sons of his. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 28, 1911 pg. 1 ********* (age 68 yrs./husband of Maria McMahon/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.201)
ALICE MCNULTY Alice M. McNulty, age 92, a resident of Daffinson Home, Denmark, and a former Osman resident, died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at the Daffinson Home, Denmark, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 1998, at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Msgr. Robert Gulig with burial at St. Isidore Catholic Church Cemetery, Osman. Alice was born November 24, 1905, in Osman, daughter of the late William and Margaret Shanahan Hoban. On July 16, 1938, she married Edmund McNulty at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1975. Alice lived in the Osman area for over 75 years. She was a Pine River Rockets 4-H leader for many years and was a member of the Pine River Hustler Homemakers Club and the Daughters of Isabella and Rosary Society of All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Judy McNulty, Sheboygan Falls; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Mike Albers, Denmark, Margaret and Joel Weichelt, Kewaunee; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Eleanor Hoban, Osman; one sister-in-law, Mary McNulty, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT), where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Msgr. Robert Gulig. Friends may also call Saturday morning at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family extends a special thank you to residents and staff of the Daffinson Home for their love and friendship. Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1998 P. 2
ANN MCNULTY (d. 1922) Mrs. Anna McNulty died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John F. Kelly, 722 South 23rd Street. Her death was due to infirmities incident to old age. The deceased was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a young woman. She resided on a farm in Liberty up to two years ago when the old homestead was sold since which time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Kelly, in this city. Her husband died many years ago. She is survived by seven children, Peter and Patrick McNulty of Liberty, Anthony and James, Mrs. John Kelly and Mrs. Joseph Brady of this city and Miss Mary McNulty of Dunkirk, N.Y.; also seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. McNulty was a woman beloved and respected by her family and friends. She was a devoted mother and true friend. She was the soul of honor and her friends and friendships were sacred to her. She lived nobly and died peacefully at the advanced age of 87 years. She had filled the various relations of life as daughter, mother, sister, friend and filled them well. Her life work was done and done well. Another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers. Wearied with life's duties and cares, weary of waiting, she lay down to rest. “Tired, ah yes! So tired dear, I shall soundly sleep tonight, With never a dream and never a fear, To wake in the morning light.” The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Church, Rev. Jaeckels officiating. Interment in St. Isadore's Cemetery at Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 7, 1922 ********* (1880 Liberty twp. census: Jas. McNulty 55; Ann 45; Peter 22; Bridget 21; Anthony 19; Patrick 17; James 15; Mary 10; Catherine 2) ********* (1910 Liberty twp. census: Anthony McNulty age 49; mother Ann 75; servant James Jr. 20; brother James 45)
ANTHONY MCNULTY Anthony McNulty, age 65 years, died at the hospital Saturday morning after a long illness. His death was due to stomach trouble. He was born and reared in the Town of Liberty and continued to live on the old homestead up to a few years ago when he sold the farm and made this city his home most of the time. He was never married and is survived by three brothers, Peter and Patrick of Liberty and James of this city and by three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Brady, Mrs. John Kelly of this city and Miss Mary McNulty of Dunkirk, N.Y. The deceased was a man who was held in esteem and respect by all who knew him for his integrity and uprightness of character. At all times, under all circumstances he waled in the path of righteousness. A good man who was well liked by his neighbors has passed on. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the home of his brother, Peter in Liberty to St. Fideles church in Meeme as the new church at Osman is not yet completed. Interment was in St. Isadore's Cemetery at Osman. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 17, 1925 (Note: This appears to be an obit in a section of "looking back" because of the date of 1925 on the obituary and 1917 in the cemetery list. I have been unable to confirm it.)
EDMUND MCNULTY Edmund McNulty, 76, of Newton, died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday at the rural Denmark home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael Albers. He was born June 10, 1899 at Osman, son of the late Peter and Mary Ann Kelly McNulty. He married Alice Hoven, July 16, 1938 in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Liberty. He was a member of St. Isadore Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are his widow, a son (private), two daughters (private), a brother Al and a sister Miss Helen Kasten both of Green Bay, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. .Thursday in St. Isadore Church with the Rev. Francis Rose pastor celebrant. Family services will be held at 10:45 in the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 this evening at the funeral home where there will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 10, 1975 P. 3
J. ADRIAN MCNULTY J. Adrian McNulty, 68, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday evening at the family residence following a coronary. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. Mr. McNulty was born Dec. 3, 1904 on Rt. 1, Newton, son of the late Patrick and Margaret O'Neil McNulty. He lived and farmed in the Town of Liberty all his life and is survived by numerous cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Friday where a memorial service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 13, 1973 page 3 ******** (John McNulty/03 Dec 1904/Sep 1973/SSDI)
JAMES MCNULTY James McNulty, 76, for eight years engineer at the Holy Family hospital, died Sunday morning at the hospital where he had been making his home for the last 18 years. Mr. McNulty went to live at the hospital when he took the position of engineer there. He retired ten years ago but continued to reside at the hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Isidor’s Catholic church at Osman. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 7 p.m. today until the hour of the funeral. Father Wagner will lead recitation of the rosary at the funeral home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mr. McNulty was born July 31, 1863(sic), in the town of Liberty. He operated a farm in that township until he joined the staff of the hospital here. He never married. Survivors are one brother, Patrick McNulty, and two sisters, Miss Mary McNulty of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Mrs. Joseph Brady of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1940 P. 2
JOSEPH MCNULTY Funeral services for Joseph McNulty, 71, of R. 1, Newton, who died Saturday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four days, were held at 9:15 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Alfred Loehr was celebrant of the requiem high mass. Sister Jean Marie was organist and directed the children’s choir. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were (names omitted for privacy). McNulty was born Sept. 26, 1886, in the town of Liberty, the son of the late Peter and Mary Ann Kelley McNulty. Before his retirement recently, he was active in farming and resided on the homestead farm all his life. Survivors include three brothers, James and Alphonse of Manitowoc and Edmund of Rt. 1, Newton; three sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Margaret, both of Milwaukee and Mrs. B. J. Kasten of Manitowoc; five nieces and one nephew. Sheboygan Press, October 3, 1957 P. 10
MARGARET MCNULTY (d. 1955) Mrs. Patrick McNulty, 87, R. 1, Newton, died Sunday morning at a Manitowoc hospital following a lingering illness. The former Margaret O’Neil, she was born in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc, County, Aug. 14, 1867. She was married to Mr. McNulty in Milwaukee, Nov. 13, 1900, following which the couple took up farming in Liberty. Her husband died in 1952. Mrs. McNulty was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Isidore parish, Osman. Surviving are one son, Adrian, on the home farm, and many nieces and nephews in Manitowoc County. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o’clock at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. In the absence of the pastor, the Rev. John P. Baum, celebrant of the mass will be Father Cyril, SDS. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sheboygan Press, June 6, 1955 P. 14
MARGARET MCNULTY (d. 1974) Miss Margaret L. McNulty, 76, former Osman resident, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Extended Care, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Catholic Church cemetery, Osman. Miss McNulty was born May 11, 1898(sic), in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ann Kelly McNulty. She resided at Milwaukee for many years, until 1971, when she moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Helen M. Kasten, of Green Bay and two brothers, Al B., of Green Bay and Edmund, of Rt. 1, Newton. Nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home where a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, December 26, 1974 P. 3 ******* (11 May 1896/Dec. 1974/SSDI)
MARY MCNULTY (d. 1952) Miss Mary McNulty, 85, a former resident of Manitowoc died early Wednesday morning at the St. Vincent Home in Dunkirk, New York. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. Interment will be in the Church cemetery. Rev. John Baum will officiate. Miss McNulty was born in Newton and had left this area to settle in Dunkirk a number of years ago. She is survived by a brother, Patrick of Newton. The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 14, 1952 P. 2
MARY ANN MCNULTY (d. 1938) Mrs. Peter McNulty, 73, died early this morning at the home in the town of Newton where she had lived all her life. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 o’clock at St. Isidor’s Catholic church. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate. Mrs. McNulty was born Mary Ann Kelley June 14, 1864. She was married Nov. 17, 1885, to Peter McNulty. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. Survivors are the widower, three daughters, Miss Mary at home, Miss Margaret of Milwaukee, and Mrs. B. J. Kasten of Manitowoc, four sons, James, Joseph and Edmund, at home, and Alphonsus of Manitowoc, one brother, Michael Kelley of Newton and one sister, Miss Bridget Kelley of Whitelaw. There are three grand- daughters. The body will be removed to the farm home from the Pfeffer Funeral home and it will lie in state at the McNulty home until the time of the funeral. Mrs. McNulty was a member of the Holy Rosary society of St. Isidor’s church, and members of the society will recite the rosary at the McNulty home Tuesday at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1938 P. 2
MARY F. MCNULTY (d. 1972) Miss Mary F. McNulty, a former Osman resident, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Church Cemetery, Osman. Miss McNulty was born in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ann Kelly McNulty. She moved to Milwaukee at an early age where she resided until this past December when she moved to Manitowoc. Prior to her retirement she was active in home nursing. Miss McNulty was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Church, Osman. Survivors include two brothers, Al B., of Green Bay and Edmund, of Rt. 1, Newton; two sisters, Miss Margaret, of Manitowoc and Helen M. Kasten, of DePere and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972 ******* (18 Oct 1888/Mar 1972/SSDI)
PATRICK MCNULTY Patrick McNulty, 89, of Route 1, Newton, a retired Town of Newton farmer, died early today at his farm home after a lingering illness. Born Nov. 11, 1863, on the present homestead farm, he was married to Margaret O’Neil at Milwaukee on Nov. 13, 1900. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1950. Mr. McNulty was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman and was affiliated with the Holy Name Society of the parish. Survivors are: his wife; one son, Charles, at home; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. McNulty was the last surviving member of a family of 11 children. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman. The Rev. John P. Baum, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Hoome at Manitowoc after 7 p.m. Sunday. Sheboygan Press, October 25, 1952 P. 6
PETER MCNULTY Peter McNulty, 82, lifelong resident of the Town of Liberty, died at his home at Newton, Route 1, Tuesday afternoon at 1:40 o’clock after a lingering illness. Mr. McNulty was born in Liberty June 8, 1857. Fifty-four years ago he married Mary Ann Kelley. They settled on the homestead farm where they spent their entire married life. Mrs. McNulty died a year and a half ago. Survivors are three daughters, Miss Mary F. McNulty of this city, Miss Margaret McNulty of Milwaukee and Mrs. B.J. Kasten of Manitowoc; four sons, Joseph and Edmund of Liberty, James M. of Newton and Al of Manitowoc; two brothers, Patrick of Liberty and James of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Mary McNulty of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Mrs. Joseph Brady of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Mr. McNulty was a member of the Holy Name and the Rosary society of St. Isidore’s church, Osman. The rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the family residence where the body was taken from the Pfeffer Funeral home this noon. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the home and at 9:30 from St. Isidore’s church with the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1939 P. 2
MARY GLORIA MEYER Graveside services were held at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon at St. Isidore cemetery at Osman for Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer of Route 1, Newton. The child, their first, died shortly after birth Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital. The Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland was in charge of the graveside services and the Rev. John B. Baum officiated at the burial. Survivors are the parents; the maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Krueger of rural Manitowoc, and Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Meyer of Route 1, Newton; and the four great grandmothers. Sheboygan Press, March 14, 1957 P. 8 ******** Funeral services for Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer, of Rt. 1, Newton, who died shortly after birth Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. John P. Baum of St. Isidore Catholic Church officiated and burial was in the church cemetery at Osman. Surviving in addition to the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Krueger of Manitowoc; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Meyer of Rt. 1, Newton, and four great grandmothers. Two Rivers Reporter, March 14, 1957 P. T5
RONALD J. MEYER Ronald J. Meyer, 24, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born March 13, 1951, at Manitowoc, son of Victor and Ethel Holschbach Meyer. He was graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1969. He had been employed at Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. He married Patricia Duchow May 27, 1972, at Collins. He was a member of School Hill and Pigeon Lake Sportsman Clubs. Survivors include his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Meyer, and two brothers (private), three sisters (private), and two nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, December 9, 1975 P.3 ******** MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP)—Ronald Meyer, 24, of St. Nazianz, was killed early today in a fire in his car which was found along Manitowoc County Trunk S about eight miles southwest of Manitowoc. Manitowoc County Coroner James Powers said the blaze did not result from a collision but its exact cause could not be determined immediately. Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Tuesday, December 9, 1975 ******** Find Man Burned to Death in Car NEWTON—A 24-year-old St. Nazianz man was found burned to death early today in his car on County Trunk S in the town of Newton. He was identified as Ronald J. Meyer through license plate information and bits of clothing. The body was burned beyond recognition, according to James Powers, Manitowoc County coroner. An autopsy was to be performed late this morning by Dr. John Fodden, a pathologist, to determine the exact cause of death. Powers said the car was parked on the shoulder of the road. There appears to be no sign of foul play at this time. He said there are two theories as to the cause of the fire, an overheated engine or smoking materials. Both the engine and the passenger compartments were gutted by the fire. The car was reported by a passerby shortly after 1:30. The Newton Fire Department and Manitowoc County traffic police officers responded. Meyer’s body was found on the front seat of the car after the fire was extinguished. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, December 9, 1975 ********* Asphyxiation Is Cause of Meyer's Death Ronald Joseph Meyer, 24, of St. Nazianz, who was inside his car when it was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning, died of asphyxiation due to smoke from the blaze. This was announced Wednesday by Manitowoc County Coroner James E. Powers, who said the fire started in the engine compartment of the Meyer vehicle. The car was found on the side of the road on County Trunk F in the Town of Newton. A Rt. 3, Manitowoc resident reported the fire at 1:38 a.m. There was no foul play involved, Powers said, adding that the case will be closed after being reviewed Wednesday. An autopsy was performed Tuesday by Dr. John H. Fodden, pathologist at Memorial Hospital. Meyer's badly burned body was removed by Manitowoc Ambulance Service after Manitowoc County Sheriff-Traffic Dept. personnel and firefighters of the Newton Fire Dept. were dispatched to the scene on the blaze. They found the car already engulfed by flames. Powers said there was no evidence of any sharp braking action at the scene, indicating that Meyer had pulled over gradually to the side of the road. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, December 10, 1975 P.2
VICTOR J. MEYER Victor J. Meyer, 75, of 13108 Pioneer Road, Newton, died Wednesday morning, June 25, 2003 at his home after a brief illness. He was born March 19, 1928 in St. Nazianz, son of the late Isidore and Lorena Schuler Meyer. Victor attended school in Osman. On June 24, 1950, he married the former Ethel T. Holschbach at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Victor and his wife Ethel farmed in Newton for a number of years, they ran the Spring Valley Inn for 10 years, operated Meyer’s Pony Rides for 12 years and most recently Victor was employed by Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for 29 years until his retirement in 1990. He was very active with and helped establish the Spring Valley Baseball Diamonds. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill, and a former member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Osman. He was a past member of the Clipper City Chordsmen and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Ethel; their children: Sharon and Dennis Eldred of Chilton; Dan and Diane Meyer of Newton; Gary and Patti Meyer of Cleveland; Barb Schuh of Manitowoc; Geriann Kienbaum of Kiel; his grandchildren: Douglas (Jenny) Endries, Jennifer (Mike) Habelwitz, Jamie (Amy) Endries, Dennis, Terriann and Tony Meyer, Patrick (Kimberly) Meyer, Shannon (Josh) Salm, Cory (Amanda) Meyer, Candy and Samantha Meyer, Davis Endries, Heather, Bridget and Nicholas Schuh, Amy, Brian and Amanda Kienbaum; four great-grandchildren: Caitlyn and Connor Meyer, Brooke Meyer and Ericka Endries. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters: Harold (Gloria) Meyer of Plymouth; Theresa (Leroy) Waack of Newton; Delores (Robert) Boeckman of Manitowoc; Norman (Rita) Meyer of Green Bay; Leonard (Margie) Meyer of St. Nazianz; Donald (Sharon) Meyer of Arkansas; Dorothy (Ival) Grotegut of Newton; Clementine (Jack) Steinhardt of Plymouth; Charlie (Judy) Meyer of Plymouth; Paul (Kathy) Meyer of St. Nazianz; Virginia (Richard) Freeze of Plymouth; brother-in-law: Allan Mahloch of Manitowoc; stepbrothers and sisters: Betty Lu (David) Ludwig, Robert (Rita) Woelfel, Mildred (Ray) Markowski, Joe (Carol) Woelfel, Mary (Dale) Depies, and Paul (Sandy) Woelfel. Victor is also survived by sisters-in-law: Shirley Holschbach of Manitowoc; Lucille Walsh of Newton; Clarann Wagner of Manitowoc; Elaine (Milton) Wetenkamp of Manitowoc; Rosemary Holschbach of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law: Harold Holschbach of Manitowoc; and Frederick (Ruth) Holschbach of Sheboygan Falls. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Victor was preceded in death by a son: Ronald; a son-in-law: Keith Kienbaum; brothers: Joseph and Gilbert Meyer; sister: Luella Mahloch; stepbrother; Richard Woelfel; and stepfather: Ray Woelfel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Burial in St. Isidore’s Catholic Cemetery, Osman. Friends may call at the church on Friday, June 27, 2003 from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, June 2003
FRED MILLER Funeral services for Fred R. Miller, 51, who died at his home will be held Friday morning at 9 a.m. from the farm home and at 9:30 from St. Isadore's church with the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Miller was born April 8, 1892 in Clark county, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. After attending public schools he worked on his father's farm. On October 18, 1920 he married Miss Mary Sadkowski of St. Nazianz and the couple located on a farm at Pigeon Lake. They sold that farm in 1926 and moved to Elkhart Lake where they remained until 1936 when they purchased the farm near Osman. Survivors are the widow; two sons, two brothers, John of the State of Idaho and Herman of the state of California; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Leitzow of Abbotsford, Wis., Mrs. George Koffernus of Prentice, Wis., and Mrs. William Selke of Medford, Wis. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Isadore's church. The body was removed to the Nennig funeral home in St. Wendel from where it was to be removed to the home late this afternoon. Friends may view the body at the home from 7 o'clock this evening to the time of the services. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 8 p.m. (No newspaper named, 1943 handwritten on the obituary)
HELENA MILLER Death on Mon. of Mrs. Peter A. Miller after a 1-1/2 yr. illness with consumption. The deceased, who was born 26 Dec. 1866 in Meeme, leaves her grieving husband and 2 sons. The funeral took place yesterday morning in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900 ******* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1900) Mrs. Peter A. Miller, who died in the city last week, was well known and highly respected. She was a sister of Circuit Court Clerk P. J. McMahon and for many years was a resident of Meeme. The family moved to this city a few years ago. Two children, both boys, survive their mother. Mr. Miller had his wife's remains buried in Meeme. A large and sympathetic throng paid their last respects to the memory of the dead at graveside. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1925 ******* (Helen Miller/nee McMahon/wife of P.A. Miller/d. 5 Sept. 1900/age 33 yrs/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.210) ******* Helen Mcmahon Miller birth: 26 December 1866 Wisconsin death: 3 September 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme, Wis. residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis. father: Patrick Mcmahon mother: Mary spouse: Peter A. Miller Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WALTER MILLER Funeral Services For Walter Miller In Town Of Meeme Funeral services for the late Walter Miller Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller Sr, who died at 10 a.m. Thursday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bertschy in the town of Meeme after an illness of several months, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday from the family residence and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Isadore’s church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The little boy was born on November 8, 1919, and is survived by his parents and one sister, Rita. Sheboygan Press, June 24, 1927 ******* Walter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, aged 7, died here yesterday morning, death being due to complications. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 from the home, to St. Isadore's church at Osman. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 24, 1927 P.8
WILFRED MILLER Wilfred F. Miller, 66, formerly of Osman, Wis., currently residing at 869 Jackson Drive, Cleveland, Wis., died Saturday, June 29, 1991. Funeral services will be held 9:5 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Lee J. Kahrs will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery at Osman. He was born February 15, 1925, at Pigeon Lake, Wis., son of the late Fred and Mary Sadkowski Miller. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Air Force and was a Prisoner of war in Germany. He married the former June M. Holfeltz October 25, 1947, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Mr. Miller farmed in the town of Meeme all of his life and was also employed as a carpenter. Survivors include his wife; five sons and one daughter-in-law, Frederick Miller and John Miller, both of Sheboygan, Joseph and Rosalie Miller of Pigeon River Road, Ronald Miller of Florida and Patrick Miller and his fiancé, Janet, of Sheboygan; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Loren Hoerning of Little Chute, Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Jeanne Miller of Tomahawk; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc; from 4-8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1991 P. B12
EMILY (PINTER) MOORE Mrs. Ted Moore of Chicago, the former Emily Pinter of Osman, died at Cook County hospital in Chicago on Saturday night after a short illness. The body was sent to Osman for burial. It is lying in state at the home of Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pinter, at Osman. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 at St. Isidor's Catholic church, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Moore was born at Osman on May 31, 1906 and lived there until she went to Milwaukee to work. She was married to Ted Moore in 1925 and the couple went to Chicago to make their home. Survivors are the widower; two children (private); six brothers, John Pinter of Detroit, Mich., Alvin, Orrin and Mathew of Milwaukee, Glenn of Camp Livingston, La., and Harvey of Plymouth; four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Rhode, Mrs. Victor Diedrich and Mrs. George Fricke of Milwaukee and Miss Madeline Pinter of Hoboken, N.J.; and the parents. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 14, 1941 P.2
ANTHONY MORRIS (d. 1894) From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894) Anthony Morris of Newton died yesterday. He was advanced in years and for some time had been bedridden. He was one of the early settlers of that town. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1919 ******** (Anton Morris/d. 21 Sept. 1894/age 102 yrs/(junta alios 94)/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.205)
BARTHOLOMEW MORRIS (d. 1902) Osman: Barthley Morris Sr., an old and respected resident of Liberty died on Saturday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mr. Joe Connel. His funeral which was one of the largest concourses ever seen here, took place at St. Isadore church Tuesday. He leaves an aged wife and four daughters Mrs. P. White and Joe Connel of Meeme, Mrs. Broderick of Michigan and Mrs. Brahom of Chicago. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 29, 1903 pg. 8 ******** Osman: Mr. and Mrs. Broderick of Michigan and Mrs. Branham of Chicago attended the funeral of their father, Bartley Morris. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 29, 1903 pg. 8 ******** (Note: Stone date says 1902. Maybe mis-transcribed or stone is off by year.)
BRIDGET MORRIS Death Thurs. of 79-yr. old Bridget Morris at the home of her son in Town Newton, Richard Morris. The funeral was held Sat. morning in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901 ******* OSMAN: Mrs. Bridget Morris died Thursday morning after a short illness. Deceased was one of the early settlers of Meeme. She leaves four children, two daughters who reside in Chicago and two sons, William Morris and Pat Hoban of Osman. The funeral took place at St. Isadore's church Saturday. The following persons came to attend the funeral: Father Taugher, of Fond du Lac, Mr. and Mrs. John Taugher of Kaukauna, Katie Taugher of Milwaukee, Maggie Morris of Chicago, and Michael Hoban, John Gallagher and James Morris of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 12, 1901 pg. 8 ******* Bridget Laugher Morris birth: October 1822 Ireland death: 5 December 1901 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Osman P.O., Man. Co. residence: 1901 Newton, Man. Co. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (stone broken off at base and leaning against main stone in 1977)
CATHERINE MORRIS Catharine Morris of Newton died on Monday of this week. She was 73 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1893 P. 3
GEORGE MORRIS George Morris, 75, retired farm laborer, died late Wednesday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where he had been a patient 15 days. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church Osman. The Rev. John P. Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Morris was born in the Town of Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, April 24, 1881, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Antone Morris. Surviving him is a sister, Mrs. George Warzinik of Merrill, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Thursday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock. Two Rivers Reporter, March 28, 1957 P. T7 ********* Funeral services for George Morris, 75, were held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. John P. Baum officiated and the children’s choir under the direction of Sister Jean Marie sang the requiem mass. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Morris died late Wednesday at the Manitowoc County Hospital where he had been a patient 15 days. He was well known in the Osman area, having been employed on numerous farms and had retired. The deceased was born in the Town of Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, April 24, 1881, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Antone Morris. He never married. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Warzinik of Merrill, Wis. Pallbearers were (names omitted for privacy). Sheboygan Press, April 1, 1957 P. 14
HONORA MORRIS Notes From Liberty: Mrs. Annie(sic) Morris died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Connell, in Meeme Tuesday morning, after an illness of several weeks, aged about 75 years. Her husband died a few years ago. Mrs. Morris was one of the oldest inhabitants of Liberty. She and Mr. Morris came here over a half a century ago and settled on a farm, where they had lived continuously up to a few years ago. The funeral will take place Friday from St. Isidore's church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. J.M. Phelan officiating. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Whyte of Newton, Mrs. Jos. Connell of Meeme, Mrs. Broederick and Mrs. Bahrna, both of Chicago. Mrs. Morris was a modest woman, a generous friend, a kind and loving wife and a tender mother. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 1, 1906 pg. 8 ********* Honora Denngan Morris birth: 1833 Ireland death: 27 February 1906 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme, Wis. residence: 1906 Meeme, Wis. spouse: Bartley Morris Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Mrs. Bartley Morris/d. 27 Feb. 1906/age 78 yrs/Old age-heart failure/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212) ******** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration). STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of Honora Morris, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Margarette White, of Newton, in said county, representing among other things that Honora Morris, an inhabitant of said county, on the 27th day of February, A.D. 1906, at said County, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Joseph Connell granted. It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a Special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 10th day of April, A.D. 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all person interested by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 8th day of March, A.D. 1906. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Healy & Joyce, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 29, 1906 P. 4
JAMES MORRIS (d. 1879) DROWNED. On the 16th of November a satchel was found floating in the river of which mention was made in the PILOT of that week. There was not much attention given to the circumstance as the contents of the satchel gave evidence that the owner was a resident of Liberty and no person appeared to be missing from that town. A short while after Mr. B. Morris of Liberty received a letter from a friend in the lumber woods inquiring after the health of his son who, the letter stated, had left the lumber camp for home, being too unwell to work. Mr. Morris heard of the satchel being found in the river and came to this city and identified the satchel as that of his son. He immediately telegraphed to Green Bay asking whether his son had left that place for home, and received a telegram in response stating that he had taken the afternoon train for home on the 15th. This confirmed his fears and many suspected that young Morris met his death at the hands of some persons while on his way from the depot in this city to a hotel. On Sunday last the river was dragged at the foot of Ninth street at the south side and the body was found. It furnished no evidence of foul play and the manner of his death is now easily accounded for. He had reached the city on the night of the 15th by the 11:30 train. The night was pitch dark. He was accustomed to stop at the hotel of Martin Hewitt. He mistook Ninth street for Eighth, that on which the bridge is, and stepped into the river from the dock. No one was near at that hour to render any assistance and he was drowned. His body was found just where he had walked into the river. James Morris, the deceased, was a young man about 27 years of age. He went to the lumber woods the latter part of October and after working three days became sick. He was a very sober industrious young man and an only son. His parents have the sympathy of all who know the sad circumstances. His hands were clinched and full of gravel. The Manitowoc Pilot, December 4, 1879 ********* FOUND IN THE RIVER Manitowoc, Nov. 30 - The body of James Morris, son of Bartley Morris, of Liberty, [this town is situated half way between Manitowoc and Chilton], this county, was found in the river here this afternoon. Young Morris left his home about a month ago. Since that time nothing had been heard of him. About two weeks ago a satchel was picked up in the river here, mention of which was made in the papers. This meeting the eye of Bartley Morris, search was instituted here, this morning, with the about results. Verdict of coroner's jury, accidental drowning. Chilton Times, December 6, 1879 ********* The funeral of James Morris took place last Tuesday and was one of the largest ever seen here. His loss is deeply mourned by his friends. The Manitowoc Pilot, December 11, 1879 ********** (1880 Liberty twp. census: Bartley Morris age 52; wife Nora 48; Kate 17; granddaughter Mary White 4; Ellen Morris 13) The family was still living in Liberty twp. in 1880
JAMES MORRIS (d. 1923) INJURY OF FOUR MONTHS AGO, CAUSE OF DEATH Injuries which he suffered last December in a fire caused the death last night of James Morris, well known town of Liberty farmer and a resident of the county for sixty years or more. Mr. Morris passed away at the hospital in this city where he had been a patient since January 9, The body is at the home of his brother Thomas Morris, 924 North Eighth street and will be buried at Osman. Mr. Morris was born at Springfield, Ohio, in 1854 and came here with his parents when but three years of age. He had been engaged in farming in Liberty since early youth and was well known throughout the southern part of the county. He had never been married and is survived by one brother, Thomas E., of this city and a sister Mrs. Catherine Knox, also residing here. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 1, 1923 P. 12 ********** The funeral of James Morris, Sr., was held Saturday morning with services at Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. W J. Luby, officiating. Burial was at the Osman cemetery. Six nephews, James Morris, Dr. Knox, Thomas Knox, Walter Knox, Thomas J. Morris and Stephen Morris acted as the pall bearers. Mrs. K. Head of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Warzinik and Dr. and Mrs. Knox of Green Bay were here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, March 5, 1923 P. 3 ********* Osman news: James Morris, a well known resident of the town of Liberty for the past sixty years or more passed away at the Holy Family Hospital Wednesday afternoon. He was a patient there the past two months. Burial took place at Osman Cemetery, Saturday morning. Mr. Morris was born at Springfield, Ohio in 1854 and came here with his parents when he was three years old. He was engaged in farming in Liberty. He had never married and is survived by one brother, Thos. E. Morris and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Knox both of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald News, March 6, 1923 p.9
MARGARET MORRIS (d. 1905) Miss Margaret Morris of Newton, this county, died in Chicago, the latter part of last week. Her remains will be brought here for interment in Meeme, the funeral taking place on Friday. Miss Morris death is regretted by all who knew her. Her brother resides at Newton on the old homestead. The Manitowoc Pilot, January 19, 1905 ******* The remains of Margaret Morris arrived here from Chicago on Thursday. The funeral took place from the home of her brother, William, on Friday with interment at Osman. The Manitowoc Pilot, January 26, 1905 ******** Margaret Morris birth: 1857 Newton death: 16 January 1905 Chicago, Illinois burial: Meeme residence: 1905 Chicago father: Anthony Morris mother: Bridget Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********** (Margaret Morris/d. 20 Jan. 1905/age 42 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211/note: This is probably a burial date)
MARGARET MORRIS (d. 1934) MRS. M. MORRIS DIES AT HOME TODAY, AGE 82 Widow of Thomas Morris Had Been Ill Since May; Her Funeral Saturday Mrs. Margaret Morris, 82, widow of the late Thomas E. Morris, Sr., died early today at the home, 921 North Eighth street. She had been in ill health since last May. Funeral services for Mrs. Morris, who came to this county when a young girl, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 a.m. from the Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Rev. Father H.C. Head of Green Bay, a nephew of the deceased, will officiate at the requiem mass. Interment will be at St. Isidore’s cemetery at Osman, beside the body of her deceased husband. Mrs. Morris, whose maiden name was Margaret Taugher, was born in New York state in 1851 and came to Wisconsin with her parents when a young girl. The family settled on a farm in the town of Meeme. She was married to Thomas E. Morris in 1875 and they made their home on a farm in the town of Meeme for nearly 45 years until Mr. Morris retired. In 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Morris moved to this city to reside. On July 20?, 1925, the couple observed their golden wedding anniversary at the home on North Eighth street here with a gathering of relatives and friends. Mr. Morris died in 1929. Survivors are five sons, James F., Thomas J. and Stephen A., all of this city, John of Newton and Dr. F. J. Morris of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. John Heffernan and Miss Anna Morris, both of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Head of Milwaukee, and Mrs. B.C. O’Laughlin of Randolph, Wis. The body was removed to the home on North Eighth street today from the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there up to the hour of the funeral Saturday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1934 P. 2
MARTIN I. MORRIS The body of Martin Morris, the Meeme man who was killed in Michigan while at work on construction contracts for the Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co. at Negaunee, Mich. Was brought here over the C. & N.W. this morning and taken at once to Meeme where the funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Isador’s church. City relatives accompanied the remains to Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 12, 1911 Page 2 ********* The funeral of Martin Morris, the Meeme boy who was killed at Negaunee, Mich., was held today from St. Isadore’s church at Osman. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 13, 1911 Page 2 ********* A FATAL ACCIDENT Martin Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris of Newton, who was employed by the Wisconsin Bridge & Iron company, fell from a scaffold at Negaunee, Mich., Tuesday evening and was killed instantly. A dispatch conveying the sad news was received by Jos. Connell Tuesday night, who notified the parents. The accident happened just a few minutes before quitting time, 5 o'clock. Mr. Morris was walking on a plank carrying some tools when the plank broke and he fell to the ground, a distance of 35 feet, striking on his shoulder and head. His neck was broken he died within five minutes. Another man, Ole Laiden, from Milwaukee, also went down when the plank broke, but he escaped with a cut on the nose. Martin Morris was 20 years of age and was the oldest of the family. Last year he attended the Oshkosh Normal School. He was a promising young man and his untimely death is deeply regretted. His brother Edward was also working for the company and was close by when the accident happened. The boys had been with the company less than a month. The body arrived in this city this morning and was taken to his home. Funeral will be held Friday morning. Interment will be in St. Isadore's cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, October 12, 1911 ********* (Ignatius Martin Morris/d. 13 Oct. 1911/age 21 yrs/par. William Morris and Maria Schnell/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)
MICHAEL MORRIS Notes From Osman: Michael Morris died last Monday afternoon, aged about thirty years. He had been in poor health for two years but his condition all along was not thought to be dangerous. But he became worse about three weeks ago and failed rapidly and on Monday death’s cold hand closed his eyes and chained his lips forever. His death in the morning of life has brought the cup of sorrow to relatives and friends. He was a young man of good character, manly, whole souled and industrious who apparently had a promising future before him. Mr. Morris was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris. He was born and reared in this section where he had lived all his life. Besides his parents he is survived by five brothers, James, Thomas, John, Stephen and Francis, and two sisters, Mrs. James Heffernan and Miss Annie Taughter. The funeral was held Wednesday morning and was largely attended. Interment was in St. Isidore’s cemetery. Rev. Kersten performed the last sad rites. Those from outside who attended the funeral were: Doctor and Mrs. P.J. Taugher, Dr. J. P. Taugher, Dr. A. J. Taugher, Mrs. James Nieland and son Michael, Dr. Ed. Taugher and wife of Milwaukee; Mrs. Catherine Head of Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. John Taugher and son William of Kaukauna, Mrs. Mary Morris of Antigo, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Taugher, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Connell, Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, Mrs. B. Murphy and daughter Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. James Heffernan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Connell, Mr. and Mrs. James Morris, Martin Ryan, E.S. Crowe and Harry Morris of Manitowoc, Thomas Brennan and Louis Pankratz of Valders. The pallbearers were William Taugher, Michl. Nieland, Jos .McNulty, Walter Knox, Harry Morris and Raymond O’Neil. The Manitowoc Pilot, August 13, 1914
THOMAS MORRIS Pioneer Residing In Manitowoc For 75 Years Is Dead Thomas E. Morris, Sr., for more than 75 years a resident of Manitowoc, died at his home, 924 N. Eighth street in that city, Thursday at the age of 84 years. Deceased was born in New York City July 24, 1845, and came to Manitowoc county as a boy, residing in Newton for a number of years. Seven children survive. Funeral rites will be conducted from the Sacred Heart church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will take place at Osman. Sheboygan Press, March 8, 1929 P. 11 ******** The funeral of Thomas E. Morris who died last Thursday morning, was held Saturday morning from Sacred Heart church with a solemn Requiem Mass. Rev. Henry Head of Poygan, Wis., a nephew of Mrs. Morris was celebrant, Rev. Becker, deacon and Rev. Luby, sub deacon. Rev. Head preached an impressive sermon on death. Interment was in St. Isadore's Cemetery in Meeme. The pallbearers were John Gallagher, Dan Gallagher, A.J. Clark, James Taugher, P. J. Bonde and John Knox. Those from outside who were here for the funeral were J. P. Taugher, William and John Taugher, Mrs. Kneeland and daughter, Annie of Milwaukee, Rev. Head and his mother of Poygan. Mrs. O'Loughlin of Randolph, Mrs. George Warzinik of Merril, Michael Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Stringel of Sheboygan. Mr. Morris was born in New York city July 24, 1845 and came with his parents to Manitowoc when a young lad. The family settled in Newton where the deceased grew to manhood and was married to Margaret Taugher in 1875. They located on a farm in Liberty where they resided for many years and then moved onto the old homestead in Newton. Eight years ago they retired from farming and moved to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Morris celebrated their golden wedding July 30, 1925. Thomas Morris was a good man and a good citizen. He fulfilled his community obligations well. He was a loyal friends and to those to whom he gave his confidence. It is a lot to say of a man that he was a good citizen. A good citizen in the nature of things fulfills his obligations to his fellow men and after all when one fulfills his obligations to his fellow men he has fulfilled many of his obligations to his God. Citizenship is practical religion and Thomas Morris did his part well. Peace to his soul. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 14, 1929
WILLIAM MORRIS (d. 1907) DR. MORRIS IS DEAD Forced to Abandon Profession Several Months Ago -- illegible -- profession a few months ago because of failing health, Dr. William Morris has yielded the victory in the unequal struggle and Death has claimed him. Dr. Morris died at the home of his parents in Osman Wednesday and the burial will be held on Friday. Decedent was 24 years of age and a native of the county. He was a son of William Morris and graduated from the Milwaukee Dental College a few years ago and practiced in this city for four years. He was widely known and popular and was a young man whose future promised success. The parents, six brothers and two sisters survive to mourn his death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 13, 1907 page 1 ******** News was received here today that Dr. W. H. Morris died at an early hour this morning at the home of his father, Thos. Morris, in Newton. The funeral will take place Saturday forenoon from St. Isadore's church in Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, June 13, 1907 ******* Dr. William Morris, a respected dentist who gave up his practice a few months ago because of illness and moved in with his parents in Osman, Town Meeme, died there Wednesday last week at age 28. He is survived by his parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Friday in Osman. Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907 ******** FUNERAL OF DR. MORRIS The funeral of Dr. W.H. Morris took place last Saturday forenoon form St. Isadore's church in Meeme, with interment In the adjoining cemetery. Many sorrowing friends attended, and the floral tributes were quite profuse. Rev. M. J. Taugher of Fond du Lac, uncle of the deceased, officiated. The large attendance at the funeral testifies to the esteem and respect in which Dr. Morris was held. He had been in poor health for some months and last March he closed his office in this city and went to San Antonio, Texas, in the hope that his health would be benefited, but the climate there had no beneficial effect, and he returned home about six weeks ago. Since his return he steadily failed in health, despite every care and effort, and his death was not unexpected. He was 27 years of age, and was a bright, energetic, ambitious young man. He graduated from the Department of Dentistry of the Milwaukee Medical College in May 1904. After his graduation he opened an office in this city and had built up a large practice in the past three years, and was destined to climb the ladder of success. During his three years of residence in Manitowoc he made a large circle of acquaintances among whom his kind disposition and self poise made him popular. It is sad that he was cut off in his prime when life was full of promise. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Morris of Newton, and six brothers and two sisters. Dr. Morris was pure in character and lofty in thought and justified parental, brotherly and sisterly love. Peace to his soul. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 20, 1907 pg. 1
WILLIAM MORRIS (d. 1926) PIONEER OF OSMAN IS DEAD THERE William Morris, a life long resident of the county, died at the family home near Osman yesterday. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the home with services at 10 o’clock at St. Isadore’s Catholic church at Osman, Rev. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at the Osman cemetery. Born June 16, 1860 in the town of Newton, Mr. Morris was sixty-five years old at his last birthday. He was married to Mary M. Saell, September 24, 1889? and is survived by the widow and nine children, Sister M. Brendan of Antigo, Margaret of Milwaukee, Edward of Jamestown, North Dakota, Harry of Chicago, Lester and Eugene of Milwaukee, Clarence of Paducah, Kentucky and Robert of Port Arthur, Texas. A sister, Mrs. E. D. Wilbur of Chicago and two grandchildren also survive him. Deceased was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Catholic Order of Foresters. Manitowoc Herald News, March 27, 1926 P. 4
WILLIAM MORRISEY William Morrissey, 22, committed suicide Tues. evening by jumping into the river from the 8th Street bridge. He drowned before rescuers could reach him. Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1894 ******* Thomas Morrissey(sic) leaped into the river from off 8th street bridge on Tuesday evening and was drowned. His body was recovered so quickly that attempts at resuscitation were made. The young man was about 24 years of age and had two weeks before been returned from the Oshkosh asylum as incurable. He came from Maple Grove originally, but made his home with Dan Tracy, a relative by marriage. Since his return from Oshkosh he lived with Mr. Tracy. On Tuesday evening he walked down town to the post office with a young man named Linane. On their return Morrissey placed his hands on the bridge railing and vaulted over it into the river. A life buoy was thrown to him but he made no attempt to catch it. An inquest was held yesterday. The Manitowoc Pilot, May 31, 1894 ******** (Note: From county death index MORRISSEY William May 29 1894 v.4 p.227 ******* William Morrissey birth: 1868 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin death: 29 May 1894 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: John Morrissey mother: Catherine Morrissey Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARVIN E. MUELLER Marvin E. Mueller, 50, of Route 1, Newton, died unexpectedly Friday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 11 a.m. in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Paul Feider of Appleton, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Mueller was born July 5, 1929, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Frank and the late Marcella Gries Mueller. He attended Holy Trinity School at School Hill. He married Margaret Feider Sept. 17, 1955, in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Dacada. They farmed for five years in the Town of Holland, moving to the Town of Centerville in 1960. Mr. Mueller served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Guam. He was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, and a church trustee. He was president of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and former chairman of the Town of Centerville. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Marvin, Jr. of Cleveland, Mark, Michael and Mathew, all at home; seven daughters, Mrs. David (Michelle) Gumtow of Sheboygan Falls, Mary, Monica, Marlene, Marcella, Maureen and Melissa, all at home; his father, Frank Mueller of rural Kiel; two brothers, Leon and Elroy, both of rural Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Valeria) Neils of Kiel, and Mrs. Cliff (Delores) Benzschawel of Brillion; and two grandchildren. Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1979 P. 3
SARAH M. MUELLER Private funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Friday evening, May 22, 1992, for Sarah Marie Mueller. Infant daughter of Marvin and Ann Grott Mueller of 10104 N. Ave. Newton. Sarah Marie died shortly after birth, Friday, May 15, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. The Rev. Father Lee Kahrs will celebrate the Mass of the Angels at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Osman. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Survivors are her parents, three brothers Nicolas, Nathan, and Anthony; three sisters, Kathryn, Angela, and Ellen all living at home; the paternal grandmother Margarete Mueller of Newton; and the maternal grandparents, Francis and Elaine Grott, of New Holstein. Preceding her in death, the paternal grandfather, Marvin Mueller. Stoltenburg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1992
AGNES MULHOLLAND Agnes Mulholland died in Meeme, wife of Henry Mulholland. Manitowoc Herald, 23 Oct 1862 ******* Died in the Town of Meeme, on the 17th inst., Agnes wife of Henry Mulholland, aged 47 years. Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 22, 1862 P. 2
BRIDGET MULHOLLAND From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years Ago (1873) Obituary - Mulholland At her home in Manitowoc, on the morning of the 12th inst., of consumption, Bridget P., wife of Henry Mulholland Jr. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Peter Trainor, Esq., of Manitowoc Rapids and on the day of her death had just completed her 26th year. She was a native of County Louth, Ireland and was brought to this country when an infant two weeks old and with her parents, resided near Ogdensburgh, New York for a few years and thence removed to Manitowoc County some 16 years ago. Deceased was a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church and was brought up in the strictest principles of her religion and adorned her professions by practicing all the virtues inculcated by it, with conscientious fidelity, bearing her long sickness with the greatest patience and resignation, exhorting her friends and relatives to the practice of virtue and the discharge of their duties, in order that they might all join her in heaven and died as she lived, a sincere Christian. The deceased was of an exceedingly mild, amiable and retiring disposition and was much loved and respected by all who were favored with her acquaintance. To all whom this afflicting blow falls we tender our sincere sympathy and especially do we console and mourn with the young widowed husband, who is so early bereft of his chosen companion and the tender child that shall know no more a mother's care and affection. May the Great Father send consolation to all. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 12, 1917
FRANCIS H. MULHOLLAND, DR. Following a long and difficult illness with consumption, Frank Mulholland, son of Henry Mulholland here, died on Sat. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 12 Mar. 1870. He worked for many years as a dentist until the early stages of his fatal disease began. He was unmarried and in addition to his sorrowing parents, he is survived by 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903 ********** DR. FRANK MULHOLLAND DIED AFTER A LONG ILLNESS. Frank Mulholland, son of Henry Mulholland, age 28years, died last Saturday morning, after a protracted illness. The disease, which finally terminated his life, was tuberculosis and his death had been expected by his family for some time. The young man had never enjoyed robust health, but notwithstanding he had lived up to the world’s duties and had done his part nobly. He was a graduate dentist, having secured his diploma in a Baltimore college, and having passed through his period of instruction began the work of his profession, first at Menominee, then at Gorham, Minn., and later at Vooorhees, Ill. Off and on he worked here in the city. Dr. Mulholland being of a cheerful disposition made many friends who sincerely sorrow at his early demise. He was bright, apt to learn, proficient in the science of his profession. A requiem mass was sung over his remains at the Sacred Heart church on Tuesday. Later the body was taken to Meeme where it was interred beside his mother. He leaves behind him Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mulholland and two sisters. Manitowoc Pilot, March 19, 1903 P. A2 ********* Dr. F. Mulholland, formerly of Manitowoc, was buried from Sacred Heart Church in that city this morning. He was a son of the late Peter Mulholland of Manitowoc. The Chronicle, Tues., March 17, 1903 ******** The Dr. Francis Mulholland whose death was announced in the Chronicle last week was a son of Mr. Henry Mulholland of Manitowoc, instead of the late Peter Mulholland as was stated. He was Mr. Henry Mulholland's oldest son and he died at the home of his uncle, Michael Trainor in Iowa where he went a few months ago to try farm life for the benefit of his health. He was buried from Sacred Heart Church in Manitowoc last Tuesday. The Chronicle, Tues., March 24, 1903
HENRY MULHOLLAND SR. Henry Mulholland, Sr., who suffered a stroke last Wed., died of a subsequent stroke on Mon. morning. Mr. Mulholland was born in Scotland and came to America many years ago, settling with his family in Town Meeme. A few years ago he gave up farming and lived with the family of his son Henry in Manitowoc. The deceased was 81 yrs. of age and served his District in the Assembly two terms. His eldest son, Peter Mulholland, preceded him in death a short while ago. The funeral of Henry Mulholland, Sr. took place yesterday morning in the Catholic Cemetery in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1894 ******** DEATH OF HENRY MULHOLLAND. Henry Mulholland Sr., died at the home of his son, Henry Mulholland Jr., of this city on Monday morning. He had a stroke of apoplexy the preceding week from which he never rallied. He was born at Mulgech, near Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 5, 1813. At the age of 16 he was called upon to assist in supporting a helpless family, his father having died. He was apprenticed to the trace of Calice and Delaine Printing at Campsie and contrary to the usual custom, wages were paid him from the start, and in three years he was earning the wages of a journyman though he had to complete the full term of apprenticeship, seven years. He came to Boston in 1845. He was an active member of the chartist party and on the failure of that organization to secure the reforms for which it labored, he decided to move to America where he could enjoy the liberty he loved. He worked at his trade in Fall River, East Greenwich and Pawtucket and on account of his health came west in 1848 and purchased a tract of 160 acres of woodland in Meeme of Nathan Stewart. He returned to Massachusetts to earn sufficient to stock the farm and settle in Meeme with his family in 1850. At the first election held in that town in the spring of 1851, he was elected chairman and justice of the peace. For years he held these two positions and that of school clerk. He was chosen the first town school superintendent afer the adoption of the town school system. He served two years in the assembly—in 1860 and 1865. Perhaps to him more than to any other person in the town is due the healthy public school feeling which early took root in Meeme. He was a most devote friend to the cause of popular education earnest in its support to a degree bordering in aggressiveness. He was a valuable man in a new community. He had received affair education and had great respect for law. He knew no such thing as compromise and was always steadfast for what he thought was right. He was a man of sturdy character, scrupulously honest and always stood ready to assert his rights. He had a large measure of good-fellowship though he never mastered the art of flattery and was outspoken to bluntness. He never knew the full measure of his regard for his old neighbors nor did they theirs for him until after he had left his old home. The heartfelt manner in which he met his old friends showed how strong the bonds were between them. He made friends by his worth. He never proved false to a trust and adhered to principle with the tenacious grasp for which the Scotch Irish are noted. His remains were interred in the Meeme cemetery which was a donation of his to the church. He sleeps now among many of his old neighbors and within sight of the old home in which the best of his days were passed. Manitowoc Pilot, April 26, 1894 P. 3 ******** Pioneer of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Henry Mulholland and his family arrived in Boston, Massachusetts on 16 May 1845. He had been a calico printer in Scotland. Calico printing is the process of imprinting on textile fabrics such as cottons and linens, patterns of one or more colors on a white or colored background. Henry Mulholland was a skilled journeyman in that trade. When he came to America, he became foreman of a textile mill in Fall River, Massachusetts and was the first mechanic to understand machine printing of cloth patterns in the United States. Two years after his migration from Scotland, and on account of ill health, Henry was advised by his physician to obtain out-of-doors work. He decided to go West to Wisconsin and become a farmer. Henry Mulholland traveled from Pawtucket, Massachusetts to Manitowoc County in 1847, via the Erie Canal on a horse drawn boat. Tales of rich farmland in Manitowoc County set his destination. On November 17, 1847 he purchased a claim of 160 acres of heavily timbered farmland from the United States government. He and his son Peter, built a home alongside what was first an old Indian trail, then Military Road, then Green Bay Road, and now named State Highway 42. By 1850 the home was complete and Henry’s wife, Agnes, and their children joined him in Wisconsin. The Mulholland family were the first Scottish immigrants to settle in Manitowoc County. Since Mr. Mulholland’s land was heavily wooded, he donated three acres of that land and enough lumber to build the first St. Isidores’s Catholic Church, a log church, in 1851. The raising of the church was one of the most notable and long to be remembered events in the county. The entire population for miles around turned out to render whatever assistance might be demanded of them. The log structure was 50’ X 30’ without including the sanctuary. When the chapel was ready to be dedicated, a dispute arose among the Irish and German constituents as to the naming of the church. The Irish wanted St. Patrick, and the Germans, St. Joseph. Bishop Henni of Milwaukee settled the argument by naming the chapel in honor of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers. In 1864, a new St. Isidore’s church was built just east of the chapel. Because of his generous donation of the land and much of the building materials cut from his land, and his interest in the parish, Henry Mulholland was rewarded by unanimous vote of the congregation, a front pew, first in the chapel, then in the new church. He continued to hold this pew until he sold his farm and moved to Manitowoc to live with his son, Henry Jr., in his later years. As a firm believer in education, Henry was instrumental in promoting education in his Irish settlement. The first meeting of the Meeme school board was held in his living room in 1851. The first classes were held at the home of John Stuart. In 1853, a log schoolhouse was erected by members of the district, and they helped cut and haul the logs. Henry was a member of the first school board and town superintendent of schools for a time. This school board firmly believed in securing the best teachers with salary being a secondary consideration. One of the outstanding features of this school was its debating society. The youth of this school attained the highest average of success of any rural district in Wisconsin. Henry was a trustee of the first county library, the Jones Library. This library failed when the building became too dilapidated and there was no money for repairs. Borrowed books were often not returned and no new books were added. Henry took it upon himself to preserve over 800 volumes of the remaining books. He presented these books to the new Manitowoc Free Public Library when it was established. Since the Mulholland property was on the old stage road between Manitowoc and Sheboygan, Henry and Agnes decided to run a stagecoach stop out of their home. Soon all stage vehicles stopped at the Mulholland home. Horses were changed and passengers could get dinner and a room for the night. The result was that many visitors passed through their home; almost any noon hour of the year found the hamlet enlivened by transients, often men of note from the larger cities. This was especially true in winter when there was no boat service between Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Upon the arrival of the stage the entire population of the area was gathered at the Mulholland tavern, there to discuss the news of the outside world as revealed by the Chicago newspapers. In her later years, Agnes Mulholland, Henry’s daughter, recalled helping her parents run their stagecoach stop. She spoke of Jesse James, notorious highwayman, stopping there with his men one night. Henry was a member of the Manitowoc County Board from 1855-1856. In his later years, he served two terms (1860, 1865) as a District Assemblyman in Madison. With his fellow pioneers, Henry was instrumental in shaping the development and future of the State of Wisconsin. Henry and Agnes had ten children. Robert, Peter, Henry Jr., and Margaret were born in Scotland. James and John were born in Rhode Island. William, Agnes, Odelia and Ellen were born in Wisconsin. Robert (1836 - 1929) Owned a lumber company in Menominee, Michigan Peter (1838 - 1894) Lieutenant in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry, Civil War, Sheriff of Manitowoc County, Bookkeeper Henry (1841 - 1923) Storekeeper, City Sealer for the City of Manitowoc Margaret (1844 - 1879) Married a farmer and lived in Iowa County, Wisconsin James (1846-1848) Died at age two John (1849 - 1918) Physician - eye, ear specialist in Manitowoc and Minnesota William (1851 - 1945 Clerk at a mattress company in Kenosha, Wisconsin Agnes (1854 - 1950) Married Dr. John Cleary and lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin Odelia (1856 - 1940) Married a farmer Ellen (1858 - 1901) Married Prof. Francis Cleary who introduced the first “text books” to the state while principal of Kenosha High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He also ran unsuccessfully for State Superintendent of Schools in 1896 PHOTOS: Photo Henry
Home and tavern 1907
Henry Mulholland's home and "tavern" was built in 1850. This photo was taken in 1907. Henry Mulholland transferred ownership of the tavern and the surrounding acres to his son, William in 1878. On the 1880 Tax Rolls for the Town of Meeme, Peter Walterbach is listed as the owner of the tavern. Henry Mulholland owned and operated a black smith shop next to the tavern to service the stage coach horses. In 1873, Albert Schneider purchased a blacksmith shop just south of the tavern from Henry Mulholland. He and his brother operated a shoe factory on this site. On the 1900 Federal Census, Albert Schneider’s occupation is listed as Saloon Keeper. It is thought that Albert Schneider may have rented the tavern from Peter Walterbach, and later purchased it. Home and tavern present day
The "tavern" is vacant today. In what was the black smith shop, a Harley Davidson store now exists just to the south. The address of the tavern is: 10621 Highway 42, Newton, Wisconsin 53063. (Contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********** (The following obituary is for his brother Thomas): Judge Thomas Mulholland, brother of the late Henry Mulholland Sen., of this city, died in the city of Syracuse, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 27th. He was the last surviving brother of the family and was a man of note in central New York. He had been Judge of the city of Syracuse for over twenty consecutive years. Many of our citizens will remember the kindly, genial gentleman as he visited his brother and nephew in this city a few years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 6, 1894 P. 3AGATHA MULLINS Miss Agatha Mullins, age 86, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, went to her eternal rest Thursday evening, August 12, 1999, at the Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 16, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with burial to follow at St. Isadore Catholic Church Cemetery, Osman. Agatha was born October 15, 1912, at Maple Grove, Wis., daughter of the late John and Sophia Kings Mullins. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1930. Agatha then graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing, Milwaukee, where she received her L.P.N. degree. Agatha was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Milwaukee and Chicago areas for many years. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mary Claire Mullins, Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Agatha was also preceded in death by her five brothers, Thomas, John, Edwin, Clifford and Justin; two sisters, Laura Lutzke and Elizabeth Kelley. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday morning at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Agatha was an avid reader and enjoyed many other activities, including singing with the chorus at the Center. She loved her family and friends and found much joy in visiting and sharing her sense of humor with them. She will be dearly missed. Agatha's family would like to thank the Manitowoc Health Care Center staff, especially the first floor west and activity staff for the kind and loving care they gave to Agatha. Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1999 P. A2
JOHN E. MULLINS John Mullins Is Summoned Friday At Newton Home John E. Mullins, Newton farmer, passed away at his home Friday evening after a brief illness. He was born in Maple Grove, March 17, 1867, and was engaged in farming all his life. In 1895 he was married to Miss Sophia Kings. The couple moved to Newton 23 years ago where they have resided since. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Lutzke of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Elmer Kelly of Manitowoc, and Miss Agatha of Milwaukee; five sons, Clifford, Edwin and Justin of Newton, John of Manitowoc, and Thomas of Deland, Calif.; one brother, Bryan, of Cato, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the home and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Isadore’s church at Osman. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, January 25, 1938 P. 4
LAVERNA MULLINS Mr. and Mrs. John Mullins of Newton are mourning the death of their seven months old daughter, who died Tuesday and was buried today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 19, 1917, Page 2 ******** Many here attended the funeral of the infant child of John Mullins of Osman, formerly of here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1917, Page 3 ******** (Note: I believe the d. year on the stone is either in error or mistranscribed..if the stone was purchased some time after the death an error could have been made)
SOPHIA J. MULLINS Mrs. John Mullins, Sr., 65, died Wednesday evening at the Holy Family hospital, where she was moved from her home at Newton the day previous. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Leschke funeral home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Isadore's church at Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mullins, nee Sophia Kings, was born at Maple Grove in 1876 and 47 years ago was married to Mr. Mullins. They located on a farm in Newton. Mr. Mullins died four years ago. Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Margaret Kings of Maple Grove; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Lutzke of Valders, Mrs. Elmer Kelley of this city, Miss Agatha Mullins of Milwaukee; five sons, Thomas of Delano, Calif., John, Jr., city, Edwin and Clifford of Newton, Private Justin Mullins of Kessler Field, Miss.; brother, George of Maple Grove; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Wallschlaeger of Milwaukee, Mrs. Herman Hofferman of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Lemke of Kaukauna, Mrs. John Goggins of Maple Grove; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Leschke funeral home. John Watt will be in charge of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 21, 1941 P.12
BRIDGET MURPHY Mrs. Owen Murphy, 73, died at her home 1615 Hamilton street, at 1:30 o'clock this morning after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Murphy, nee Bridget Hogan, was born Nov. 7, 1865, in the Town of Newton. She was married October (too light, and the couple moved to this city in May, 192?. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Agnes, at home, one son, Stephen of Milwaukee, and one brother, John Hogan of Dougherty, Ia. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 7 o'clock tonight. Members of the St. Ann's Christian Mothers Society, of which the deceased was a member, will recite the rosary at the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 at Pfeffer's and at 10 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Anthony Baier will officiate and burial will be at St. Isidore's cemetery at Osman. Manitowoc Wis. Herald Times, Thursday, October 12, 1939 p.2
CATHERINE MURPHY Death in Town Liberty Sat. of Mrs. Murphy, widow of the late John Murphy, of old age debility. Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904 ******** Mrs. Murphy, aged 78, of the town of Liberty, died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, Ed. Barnes. Her husband died exactly 39 years ago in 1865 on the same day, the fifth of March. The couple came to this country in the early fifties and have lived for 40 years in the town of Liberty. Although Mrs. Murphy has had seven children, three sons and four daughters, not one survives. Two daughters were killed by lightening. The funeral took place Tuesday, a great many attending. Manitowoc Pilot, March 10, 1904 ********* (1860 Liberty census: John Murphy age 35; Catherine age 45; Johanna 9; Hanora 5; Patrick 3; Catherine 1)
JOHANNAH MURPHY Notes From Meeme: Meeme, Aug. 24th, 1874 The thunder storm of Thursday was the most terrible that ever swept this locality. The lightning which accompanied it was fearful, seeping along the level of the earth and hurling its devastating bolts in all directions. Two young ladies, Johanna and Katie Murphy, sisters, and aged respectively twenty two and fifteen years, fell victims to the dread destroyer. They were standing side by side preparing the mid-day meal when they were struck and killed where their bodies touched the floor. Another sister seated but a few feet from the horrible scene was stunned by the shock, and the frightful spectacle that met her gaze on recovering well might prove fatal. A brother who was in an adjoining apartment at the time got off with only a slight bruise while the mother, who was up stairs, almost miraculously escaped destruction. The bolt penetrated the roof of the building and the shingles were torn off and hurled in all directions. A bed directly beneath on which Mrs. Murphy was lying but a few minutes previous was utterly demolished, the posts being splintered into fragments and the clothes set on fire. The dreadful messenger of death passed down the north side of the building until it reached the ceiling of the first story when it divided, the heavier and more powerful division splitting and splintering everything in its course and entering the ground at the base of the wall. The other division, and apparently the one that proved fatal to the young ladies, followed a joist upon which the ceiling in part rested; splintering it along the entire length of the room and escaping through a window which it sent into fragments. The clothes of the young ladies were set on fire and the house in all probability would have been consumed were it not for the heroic exertions of a neighbor, Patrick Tracy, Knowing the house to be struck, he immediately rushed from his own dwelling, and with the utmost coolness and presence of mind, extinguished the flames both above and below the stairs. His cool, brave and manly acts on this occasion stamp him every inch the hero. The funeral of the young ladies took place on Saturday and was the largest ever seen at this place, there being fully one hundred vehicles in the procession. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Father Tierney who paid an eloquent tribute to the deceased. They were indeed amiable and intelligent young women, the cherished friends of the entire community and the solace and comfort of their widowed mother. Truly “in the midst of life we are in death.” The Manitowoc Pilot, August 27, 1874 ********* (1860 Meeme twp. census: John Murphy 33; wife Catharine 32; Patrick 12; John 10; Mary 7; Hanora 5; William 1)
OWEN MURPHY The funeral of the late Owen Murphy took place at Osman Monday. His death occurred Thursday evening, Nov. 28 from paralysis of the heart. His death was a shock to all who knew him. He is survived by a widow, one son and a daughter. Those from outside who attended the funeral are Tom Hogan, Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Connel, Mr. Taugher, Mrs. Phillip Walterbach, Lester and Louise Walterbach, Steve Egan all from Manitowoc and Mrs. Nellie Norris from Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 05, 1918, Page 2 ********* Notes from Osman: Owen Murphy, a well known farmer of Newton, died suddenly last Thursday night. His death was due to heart trouble. He was not feeling well for a few days, but his death was unexpected. He was up and about Thursday and after supper remarked that he didn't feel well and would lie down. Shortly after he lay down his wife heard him groan and going to the room found him dying. His sudden death was a shock to the community and was 52 years of age. He came to this country when a young man ad settled in Newton some eighteen years ago. Mr. Murphy was a man of excellent character. He was earnest in everything he did and was a most companionable man. He was an affectionate husband, an indulgent father, an honest man and a good citizen. He is survived by his wife and two children, Agnes and Stephen. The funeral was held from St. Isidore's Church and largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918 ********* (Owen Murphy/d. 29 Nov. 1918/from records of St. Isidore Cath. church bk.1 p.221)
PATRICK MURPHY City and County: Patrick Murphy, of the Town of Liberty, died last week of consumption. He was the son of a widow who a few years ago had two daughters instantly killed by a stroke of lightning. Manitowoc Pilot, Jan. 2, 1879 p.3 ********* (Note: I believe Johannah and Katie Murphy are the two that were killed by lightning in 1874. They are in this same cemetery)
STEPHEN MURPHY Funeral services for Stephen Murphy, 47, former Manitowoc County resident, who died at Chicago Monday, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore’s Cemtery, Osman. Mr. Murphy was born in Newton in 1905 and in 1920 located in Manitowoc. He left six years ago to locate in Chicago. His only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Theodore Drill of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home until hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1952 P. 2
DENIS NAGLE At the advanced age of 91, Dennis(sic) Nagle died Mon. He is the father of the late John Nagle. Dennis Nagle was born in Ireland in 1810 and came to America in 1837, living for a period in Canada, then coming to Wisconsin in 1848 and settling in Town Meeme. He lived there several years until the death of his wife when he moved to Manitowoc. He is survived by 6 daughters. His funeral took place yesterday in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901 ******* DENNIS NAGLE(sic) PASSES AWAY. After a Life of Nearly a Century Answers Final Call. A Man Whose Years were Full of Honor and Usefulness. SOME OF HIS CHARACTERISTIC TRAITS. Dies at the Home of His Daughter, Mrs. James Ryan— Funeral Took Place in Meeme Churchyard. A man who for long years was a neighbor of Dennis Nagle in Meeme on hearing of the old pioneer’s death, consciously and with feeling gave expression to eulogy coming from the heart and not alone from the intellect. He said, “Nagle was a fine old man, a kindly neighbor, whose long years were full of usefulness and activity making his life a source of good to the community in which he moved. His impulses were always kind, his convictions firm and his courage indomitable. When other men lay down the plowshare to rest in the autumn of their days this man continued to work until age with its decaying breath had so benumbed his physical fibers that he was forced into unwilling retirement. In the going of Mr. Nagle there passed into the mysteries of death a just man, and I wish to cast this tribute upon his cairn in respect of his memory.” Dennis Nagle, who died on Monday at 1 o’clock in the morning, was the father of the lamented John Nagle, the latter who for many years graced the columns of The Pilot by his writings and whose name is a household word throughout the county. It was a long life between the cradle and the grave for Mr. Nagle. He came into the world while the nineteenth century was yet in his swaddling clothes. While the exact date of his birth is in doubt, it was either in the year 1809 or 1810. At this juncture, Europe was in the throes of its struggle with the great Bonaparte. Mr. Nagle was a boy when the battle of Waterloo was fought, and it is said he remembers I (sic) well when Napoleon was taken to St. Helena and the circumstances of the emperor’s death were vivid to him even to old age. To retrospect such a distance seems incredible, but the man who was laid to rest yesterday in St. Isidore’s cemetery at Meeme, was a boy of at least six years when Napoleon made his last struggle and he was twelve years old when the French warrier breathed his last at St. Helena. As a young man Mr. Nagle came to this country from Ireland, Cork being his native town. He crossed the ocean alone, landing in New York in 1837, from where he went to Albany. In the latter city he remained sufficiently long to be married, his wife in her maidenhood was Anna Harding. After a brief residence in the Empire state he left for Canada, where three children were born, namely, John Nagle, Mrs. Kirwan and Mrs. Malloy. He stopped in Canada for several years, but left in 1848 for Wisconsin. He took up his residence the same year in Meeme and continued on the farm until 1896, when he moved into Manitowoc, making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Nagle took up his home in this county when it was little more than a wilderness and Manitowoc itself was but a small village. It meant courage and endurance to farm in those days and in both of these attributes Mr. Nagle was a master. One apropos story is told of Mr. Nagle which is here repeated. In the town of Meeme he was known to have convictions and to express them with emphasis. If he believed a thing he would hold to his point unwaveringly. One day he engage in conversation with James Peppard, who was then the village schoolmaster, and during the confab Mr. Peppard remarked: “Any port in a storm.” “You are wrong,” quoth Mr. Nagle, “you err in construction, hence bad grammar.” “Oh, no, I do not,” said Peppard. “I’ll show you the quotation in print in a thousand different places.” “If you show me it in ten thousand different books,” was the rejoinder, “that would not be proof that the construction of the quotation is grammatically correct.” “What form would you put it then to be correct?” “Any port from a storm.” Here controversy ceased and the school teacher left the older man slightly crestfallen, but better informed. It is told also that Mr. Nagle had a tenacious memory, one peculiarly adapted to retaining historic data. He delighted in history and was ever fond of historic disquisition. Mr. Nagle’s family consisted of two sons and six daughters. In addition to those already mentioned there are living Mrs. Joseph Baringer of Eau Claire, Mich., Mrs. Daniel Broderick and Miss Anna Nagle. His wife, Mrs. Nagle, died six years ago. The funeral took place yesterday, the burial was in St. Isidore’s churchyard, Meeme, and the remains were followed to their final resting place by a large cortege. The pall bearers were P.J. Conway, Gordon Stephenson, Thos. Walsh, M.H. Egan, Peter Brady and James Peppard. Manitowoc Pilot, October 3, 1901 ********* AN INCIDENT ON THE WAY OUT TO BURY MR. NAGLE. An incident showing the respect the people of Meeme had for the late Mr. Nagle occurred yesterday while the funeral cortege was making its way from Manitowoc to Meeme. On the way out people who knew Mr. Nagle in life and were neighbors of his were coming into town in buggies to escort the remains to their last resting place. Meeting the funeral train the farmers wheeled their vehicles around and fell into line, and before the Meeme church was reached a procession of a hundred carriages were in line. This is the just honored. Manitowoc Pilot, October 3, 1901 ******* Denis Nagle (sic) birth: 1810 Ireland death: 30 September 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1901 Manitowoc, Wis. father: John Nagle mother: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In probate. In the matter of the estate of Dennis Nagle(sic), deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Dennis Nagle of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Annie Nagle, of said city in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Dennis Nagle, died testate, at the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 30th day of September, 1901; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Annie Nagle is named therein as executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Annie Nagle. It is ordered; That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a regular term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered; That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated October, 7th, 1901. By the Court, J.S. Anderson, County Judge Nash and Nash, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 10, 1901 P. 5
ANNA NAGLE From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1895) Mrs. Dennis Nagle of Meeme died on Tuesday of this week at the age of 76. Her life was a quiet and unpretentious one and as the world judges, uneventful. But she filled her place and lavished on her family all the affection of her nature. They were her world and intensity of devotion in her part made up what other mothers give to public concern. She aided in building up a home from small means and never swerved from a duty as she saw it. There is much to cherish in a life of self denial, however, humble its surroundings and this her children have of a mother who was ever true to maternal duty. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1920 ********** (age 76 yr/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.205) ********** (1880 Town of Meeme census: Dennis Nagle 71, Anna Nagle 62, Patrick 23, Lizzie 20 ******** NAGLE: Dennis b: ca. 1810, Ireland/d. 13 Sept. 1901 m: Anne Harding b: ca. 1820, Ireland/d. 24 Sept. or Dec. 1895
PATRICK NAGLE John Nagle—Editor Times— Among the many eloquent and pathetic passages penned by the late John Nagle, of Manitowoc, is the following obituary of his brother who died among strangers/ere he reached life’s meridian, in February 1889. In the obituary there is nothing fulsome, nothing which the tie of kinship should have left unwritten but though it all runs that tender chord that marks the very “eloquence of woe,” couched in English as classic as any ever indited, with the added charm of brevity. The dead, to any who knew him, stands out in the obituary true to nature. This is the obituary: Patrick Nagle(sic) of Meeme, died at Denver, Colorado on Thursday of last week. Through an unfortunate series of circumstances notice of his death was not received by his friends until Tuesday evening. His brother's address was given as Meeme-the old thought of childhood struggling to the front when the cold hand of Death made weak the recollection of past events. This address could not be reached by telegraph and the mail was resorted to with the added delay of misdirected letter. Those who knew the young athlete will hear with surprise of his death before he reached the age when physical strength attained its fullest development. And those who knew him at his best and felt the warm current of his generous heart in acts untainted by selfish throb, will grieve at his untimely death. The weakness of a loving nature which forbade discerning faults in those to whom he gave his friendshp, was his in life. In death it has the luster of a rare virtue. For who would dwell with pleasure, in recollections of the Dead, upon a habit of close analysis of motive and careful scrutiny of character as a basis of friendshp? The generous man is guided by intuition which is too often colored by the effulgence of his own unsuspicious and magnanimous nature. No one knows the dead beter than the brother who writes of him, and who in speaking of him as he was, speaks of him as he knew him and as few else could-the boy whose impulse was never stirred by a mean purpose, whose heart never throbbed to any but a generous thought, and whose life's record includes no conscious and premeditated wrong to any of earth's creatures. His life is closed. Uneventful it was in those things which give worldly reputation and make the public share in the grief of friends. But the boy, the youth, the man has left loving tendrils which have entwined themselves among the best thought of those who knew him and love him for the qualities that made love his due. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 7, 1889 P. 3 ********* (age 32 yrs./par. Dennis Nagle and Anna/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.203)
JAMES NAGLE From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1890) James Nagle died on Wednesday of last week at the residence of M. H. Egan of Centerville with whom he made his home a number of years past. Deceased was 90 years old at the time of his death. While left in the prime of his life, he lost his wife and all his children by cholera. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 5, 1915
PETER NETZER Death of Peter Netzer, a resident of Town Meeme, a few days ago of consumption. He was 27 yrs. old. Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896 ******* (Born in Meeme, Manitowoc co., d. in Osman, WI.) (Peter Netzer/d. 9 Nov. 1896/age 27 yrs/par. John and Margaret Netzer/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.220)
NANCY NEWCOMB Mrs. Nancy Newcomb died at the home of her son-in-law Michael Taugher on Wednesday of this week. At the time of her death she was at the advanced age of 90 years, and did not die of old age but as the result of an accident, a window frame having fallen on her hand, the wound inducing erysipilas. She was born in Ireland, county Mayo in 1798 and emigrated in 1845, reaching this county in 1854. For the last 17 years she lived with Mr. Taugher) Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 19, 1888
MARY O'BOYLE Death Wed. last week in Kaukauna of Mrs. Mary O’Boyle. The body was brought to Meeme, where the decedent formerly lived, and laid to rest there. Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903 ******* Miss Mary O'Boyle died at Kaukauna last week and the body was brought here for burial interment taking place at Meeme. Decedent was 18 years of age and was well known here and at Meeme. The Manitowoc Pilot, July 9, 1903 ******** Wisconsin Death Index Name Mary A G Oboyle Event Type Death Event Date 01 Jul 1907 Event Place Outagamie, Wisconsin ******* (Note: This is the only cemetery in the county with the O'Boyle surname) ******* Notes from Osman: The remains of Mr. O'Boyle and daughter, Mae, were taken from the Osman cemetery on Tuesday and removed to Kaukauna. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 22, 1923
MICHAEL O'BOYLE Notes from Osman: Michael O'Boyle of Kaukauna who died on Thursday of last week was buried here on Saturday. Mr. O'Boyle has relations in Meeme and was quite well known here. He was superintendent of the Union Bag & Paper Co. of Kaukauna. He was 53 years of age and is survived by a wife and seven children. The Manitowoc Pilot, January 5, 1911 ******* (Note: The church record is a year off from the obituary-mis-transcribed?) ******* Notes from Osman: The remains of Mr. O'Boyle and daughter, Mae, were taken from the Osman cemetery on Tuesday and removed to Kaukauna. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 22, 1923
ALICE PEPPARD O'CONNOR Newton – Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Peppard O'Connor, 78, who passed away on Monday evening at Manitowoc, were held at the Pfeffer Funeral home at Manitowoc and at St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman, the Rev. Robert Klein officiating. Pallbearers were Joseph Fitzgerald, Joseph Holfeltz, Emmet Sullivan, James Driscoll, Peter Deehr and John Hoban. Mrs. O'Connor was born in Meeme in 1867 and following her marriage to William O'Connor the couple located on a farm and also resided at places in the Middle West. Mr. O'Connor died 13 years ago. In 1938 she returned to lived with her brother, Daniel Peppard, in Town Meeme, after living with a son, John in New Mexico. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Catherine O'Connor of Omaha, Neb.; three sons, John of New Mexico, Hugh and William of Texas; two brothers, Thomas of Seattle, Daniel of Meeme; three sisters, Mrs. Antony Clark of Manitowoc, Mrs. Catherine Pollard of Seattle, and Mrs. James Shallue of Meeme. Those who attended the funeral were: Miss Catherine O'Connor of Omaha, Neb.; John of New Mexico; Edwin Clark, Attorney and Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. John Peppard, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark, Mr. and Mrs. John Shallue, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shallue, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Shallue and Jim Taugher of Manitowoc; Mrs. Anna Wolters of Two Rivers, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cohan of Reedsville. Burial was in the St. Isidore's cemetery adjoining the church. Sheboygan Press, May 10, 1946 p.6 ********* (Note: Stone reads d. 1947)
AGNES J. O'GRADY A daughter of Pat O'Grady of Meeme, aged 5 years died last week. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 7, 1884
BARTHOLOMEW O'GRADY IN PROBATE, MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the Matter of the Estate of Bartholomew O'Grady, Deceased. On reading and filing the petition of James O'Grady and John O'Grady, representing among other things that said Bartholomew O'Grady late of said county, in the month of May, A.D., 1855, at the town of Memee in said county, died intestate, leaving certain real estate within this State of Wisconsin, and the said petitioners are sons of said deceased,and praying that administration of said estate be to Patrick O'Grady ??hted it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this court, on Monday the 23d day of March, A.D., 1874; at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a Weekly Newpaper (sic) published at Manitowoc in said County. T.g. Olmsted, County Judge. Dated at Manitowoc, the 19th day of February A.D. 1874. Manitowoc Pilot, February 26, 1874 P. 1
BARTHOLOMEW O'GRADY (d. 1900) Bartholemue O'Grady birth: 25 October 1859 U.S.A. death: 26 March 1900 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme, Wis. residence: 1900 Meeme, Wis. father: Lawrence O'Grady mother: Catherene Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Bartholomew O'Grady/d. 29 Mar. 1900/par. Laurence O'Grady and Catherine Dempsey/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.210) (Note: The church record may be the burial date?)
CATHERINE O'GRADY (d. 1906) Notes From Osman: The remains of Mrs. Katherine (sic) O'Grady were brought here Saturday evening from Chicago and taken to the home of her son Lawrence. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Isadore's church. Mrs. O'Grady was well and favorably known throughout the county, having lived here a number of years previous to moving to Chicago. She leaves a son and three daguhters to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 25, 1906 P. 8 ******** Catherine O Grady Illinois, Cook County Deaths Name Catherine O Grady Event Type Death Event Date 18 Oct 1906 Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Gender Female Age 80 Marital Status Widowed Race White Birth Year (Estimated) 1826 Birthplace , , Ireland Burial Date 20 Oct 1906 Burial Place Cleveland, , Wisconsin "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch ******** (Catherine O'Grady/d. 18 Oct. 1906/age 76 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.213) (Order For Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Catherine O'Grady, deceased. In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Catherine O'Grady of the City of Chicago, in the state of Illinois, having been delivered into said Court: And Rose O'Grady, of the city of Chicago, Illinois, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Catherine O'Grady died testate, at said city of Chicago, Illinois, on the 18th day of October, 1906, leaving estate to be administered in said County of Manitowoc; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased, and that said petitioner is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted ot Probate and that letters Testamentary be thereon issued to Rose O'Grady. It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 27th day of Novmeber, 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated October 25th, 1906. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 15, 1906 P. 4
JAMES O'GRADY (d. 1878) Absence from the city prevented our noticing the death of James O'Grady of Meeme at an earlier day. Mr. O'Grady had been kicked by a horse some weeks ago and died in consequence. His funeral was quite largely attended. No man in the county more fully enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbor. He is regretted by all who knew him and the estimation in which he is held was fully attested by the size of his funeral. The Manitowoc Pilot, December 26, 1878 ******** Owing to the death of James O'Grady the exercises in Temperance Hall were postponed until the evening of the 29th. The death of this gentleman was indeed a sorrowful one. Cut down in the pride of manhood when all in the future appeared beautiful and bright and when life was worth struggling for. It strongly exemplifies that which has been often vividly shown, "in the midst of life we are in death." The Manitowoc Pilot, December 26, 1878
JAMES B. O'GRADY (d. 1881) Meeme: Bartel O'Grady(sic), son of P. O'Grady, died here last week. He was kicked by a horse last October, the effects of which, after great suffering, proved fatal. Every thing that human skill could accomplish was done for him but in vain. He was a very bright boy and his loss falls heavily upon his afflicted parents. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 14, 1881 ****** (From 1880 Meeme census: Pat. O'Grady age 44; wife Bridget O'Grady age 35; Verona age 15; Susan age 14; Lizzie age 12; Bartlet age 10; Inay age 6; Edward age 4; Agnes age 2./ I appears that James B. is probably James Bartlet O'Grady)
JOHN O'GRADY John O’Grady, a widower of Meeme, dropped dead suddenly on Thursday evening of last week. His funeral which occurred on Saturday was largely attended. The Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1895
******** (First publication June 27, 1895.) No. 43 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of John O'Grady deceased intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Patrick O'Grady Jr. of the town of Meeme, in said county, representing among other things that John O'Grady an inhabitant of said county on the 28th (sic) day of March, A.D., 1895, at said county died intestate, leaving therein estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the only child of said deceased and praying that administration of said estate be to Patrick O'Grady of said county granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday, the 23rd day of July A.D., 1895, at 10 o'clock a.m. at the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc in said county. Ordered further that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated June 20, 1895. By the Court. F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, July 4, 1895 P. 2
******** [John O'Grady/no stone/age 70 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.205)LAWRENCE O'GRADY (d. 1898) Death Sunday evening in Town Meeme of 65 year old Laurence O'Grady of a heart condition. The deceased, who was survived by his widow and several children, was buried in the cemetery near the Osman Post office. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of American-Wisconsin. Der Nord Westen, July 7, 1898 ******* Lawrence O’Grady of Meeme died on Sunday last. He had been in poor health for some time. He was a man of splendid character and was held in the highest estimation by all who knew him. Manitowoc Pilot, July 7, 1898 ******* (Note: Sunday was July 3, 1898) ******* Lawrence O'Grady birth: 1833 Ireland death: 3 July 1898 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Osman, Wis. residence: 1898 Meeme, Wis. spouse: Katherine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Laurence O'Grady/d. 6 July 1898/age 64 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.208) (Note: The church record may be the burial date)
LAWRENCE O'GRADY (d. 1947) Lawrence O'Grady, 81, lifelong resident of Meeme, died at the farm home, following a short illness. He was born in Meeme in 1865 and in 1898 took over the homestead farm. The same year he married Miss Mary Clark of Liberty. He was a member of the St. Isadore's Catholic church of Osman and the Holy Name society. Survivors are his wife; son, Vincent of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Quinn and Mrs. Irvin Kautzer and Mrs. Leo Sprang of Newton; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Nennig funeral home, St. Wendel, and at 9 o'clock at St. Isadore's church, the Rev. Rbert Klein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1947 P. 2
MARY O'GRADY (d. 1950) Mrs. Lawrence O'Grady, 83, nee Mary Clark, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Burial will be in the church cemetery at Osman. Mrs. O'Grady was born in 1867 in the Town of Liberty and was married to Lawrence O'Grady Sr. in 1898. the couple lived in the Town of Meeme for many years where Mrs. O'Grady was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Isidore Church. Her husband died in 1947. She is survived by a son, Vincent of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Irwin Kautzer and Mrs. Daniel Quinn, both of Sheboygan and Mrs. Leo Sprang of Osman; a sister, Miss Catherine A. Clark of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the Ewald Nennig Funeral Home, St. Wendell, from 10 am Friday until Saturday morning. The Rosary will be recited at 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 12, 1950 page 2
PATRICK O'GRADY (d. 1912) Notes From Osman: Pat O'Grady of Meeme, aged about 45 years, died at an early hour Sunday morning. His health had been poor for some years as he suffered from rheumatism. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Boniface church and was largely attended. Rev. Kersten officiated. Manitowoc Pilot. Thursday, August 29, 1912 pg. 8 ******** (Patrick O'Grady/d. 27 Aug. 1912/age 25 yrs(sic)/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.217) ******** Patrick O'Grady (Manitowoc death index v.11 p.562) April 4, 1868-Aug. 25, 1912 [husband of Angeline Junk] Son of John O'Grady and Mary Bressel (both born Ireland) [Bressel is how her name is spelled on the record] Farmer -born in Illinois Died from "chronic rheumatism, 5 years -heart disease, 1 year" Buried in Town of Meeme [St. Isadore Catholic Cemetery, Osman] ******* (1900 Meeme Twp census: Patrick O'Grady, age 42; wife Angela age 30; Agnes age 8; Theresa age 6; Lucillie age 3) (Note: I can't find a Patrick who was age 27 and died in 1912 like in the church record.)
ANDREW O'NEIL ANDREW O’NEIL, an old resident of Newton, is not expected to live more than a few days. The Manitowoc Pilot, September 13, 1888 ******** (Andrea O'Neil/d. 13 Sept. 1888/age 87 yrs/husband of Bridgit O'Neil/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)
BRIDGET O'NEIL MRS. PATRICK O’NEIL, LIBERTY PIONEER, DEAD Mrs. Patrick O’Neil, aged 71 years, pioneer resident of Liberty died last night at the family home, after an illness of two weeks’ duration. Heart trouble was the cause of her death. The deceased, whose maiden name was Bridget Clark, was born in the town of Liberty July 4, 1857 and was married to Patrick O’Niel, in June 1885. A husband, three daughters, Mrs. W.R. Watson, Milwaukee, Mrs. J.P. Morris, Newton, Mrs. J.D. Driscoll, Newton, one son, Raymond O’Niel of this city, five brothers, John Clark, Spokane, Wash., M.W. Clark, St. Paul, James, Green Bay, Patrick, Milwaukee, Anthony Clark, this city and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence O’Grady, Meeme and Catherine A. Clark, of Milwaukee survive. The deceased was a member of the St. Isadore’s Catholic congregation at Osman and a worker in the Rosary society of that church. Burial will take place Monday morning at nine o’clock from the home, and will be followed with a solemn high mass at the St. Isadore’s church at 9:30 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 21, 1928,Page 2
ELIZA O'NEIL (d. 1975) Mrs. Eliza V. O'Neil, 90, of 1116 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. Mrs. O'Neil, nee Eliza V. Driscoll, was born July 19, 1894, at Newton, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret McCarthy Driscoll. She was married to Raymond O'Neil, June 6, 1911, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1956. She was an honorary member of St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Church. Survivors include two sons, Orville, of Brookfield and Leonard (Mike), of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Eileen) Wergin, Sr., Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Meyer, Mrs. Steve (Lucille) Kukoski and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Tosten, of Manitowoc; a brother, James, of Osman; a sister, Mrs. Frank Ludorf, of Milwaukee, 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. by St. Ann Society and friends. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1975 P. 23 ******* (19 July 1884/Apr. 1975/SSDI) ******* MANY AT MEEME WEDDING Miss Elizabeth Driscoll, Bride of Raymond O’Neil Today One of the social events of the season at Meeme was the marriage today of Miss Elizabeth Driscoll and Raymond O’Neil celebrated at St. Isadore’s church and attended by a wedding party that numbers more than 100 guests. The bride was attended by Misses May O’Neil and Mayme Fischer while Ed. Driscoll and John Clark were groomsmen. A wedding breakfast was served at the Driscoll home and a reception later. A number of out of town guests attended the celebration including James Clark and family, Green Bay, P.H. Clark, Miss Catherine Clark, Milwaukee; Mrs. Jere Driscoll and daughter, Oconto and others. The young couple will make their home on a farm at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., June 6, 1911 page 1
JOHN O'NEIL John O'Neil, father of Tom O'Neil the well known school teacher and telegraph operator died on Sunday. He was one of the early pioneers. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 14, 1883
MICHAEL O'NEIL Michael O'Neil, fifty-seven years of age, died this morning after a lingering illness. A brother, Patrick O'Nei,l (sic) of Meeme, a sister, Mrs. John Clark, So. Twelfth street, survive him. The funeral will take place at Osman Friday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 14, 1920 P.3
PATRICK O'NEIL (d. 1928) ILL LESS THAN WEEK, P.J. O'NEIL IS SUMMONED Taken ill last Sunday with a cold that developed into pneumonia, Patrick J. O'Neil, aged 69, a pioneer resident of Newton and Manitowoc county, passed away last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Morris, at Newton, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife four months ago. Mr. O'Neil has been enjoying fairly good health and was a visitor in the city a week ago today. Born on the old homestead in Newton, Feb. 19, 1859, he made his home in the county all his life. He engaged in farming, and in June 1885 was married to Bridget Clark who preceded him in death four months ago. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name Society of the St. Isadore's Catholic church at Osman. Burial services will be held on Monday morning at nine o'clock from the Morris home, and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore's Catholic church, Rev. Father Pritzel officiating. Interment will be at Osman. Three daughters, Mrs. W.R. Watson, Milwaukee; Mrs. John Morris, Newton and Mrs. James Driscoll, Osman; one son, Raymond O'Neil of this city and a sister, Mrs. John Clark of Manitowoc, survive. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 18, 1928 P.2
PATRICK O'NEIL (d. 1937) Patrick O'Neil, 74, retired Town of Newton farmer, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family hospital where he had lived for the last two years. For many years Mr. O'Neil conducted a farm in Newton. He retired nine years ago and made his home with his sister, Mrs. Patrick NcNulty, Newton, Route 1, up to two years ago. He was born July 31, 1863 in the town of Liberty, and never married. Survivors are one brother, Frank, Liberty, and two sisters, Mrs. McNulty of Newton and Mrs. Frank Ruhnow, California. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. McNulty. Funeral services will be held there and at St. Isidore's church, Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1937
RAYMOND O'NEIL Raymond M. O’Neil, 66, of 1621A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at the home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. He was born June 26, 1889 in Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Neil and in 1911 married Miss Eliza Driscoll at Osman. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927. Until his retirement last June, he was employed for 27 years by the Manitowoc County Highway Dept. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Daniel Wergin, Mrs. Robert Meyer, Mrs. Steve Kukoski and Mrs. Paul Stockmeier Jr., of Manitowoc; two sons, Leonard of Manitowoc and Orville of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. William Watson of Milwaukee and Mrs. James Driscoll and Mrs. John Morris of Manitowoc and 18 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 4, 1956 page M13 ********* MANY AT MEEME WEDDING Miss Elizabeth Driscoll, Bride of Raymond O’Neil Today One of the social events of the season at Meeme was the marriage today of Miss Elizabeth Driscoll and Raymond O’Neil celebrated at St. Isadore’s church and attended by a wedding party that numbers more than 100 guests. The bride was attended by Misses May O’Neil and Mayme Fischer while Ed. Driscoll and John Clark were groomsmen. A wedding breakfast was served at the Driscoll home and a reception later. A number of out of town guests attended the celebration including James Clark and family, Green Bay, P.H. Clark, Miss Catherine Clark, Milwaukee; Mrs. Jere Driscoll and daughter, Oconto and others. The young couple will make their home on a farm at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., June 6, 1911 page 1
RITA O'NEIL Friends here will extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O’Neil of Meeme, in the death of their two year old daughter which occurred yesterday. The babe’s death was due to spinal meningitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at Osman. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 10, 1915, Page 3
THOMAS O'NEIL Notes from Osman: Thomas O'Neil, a prominent citizen of Liberty, is quite seriously sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pat McNulty, where he has made his home for several years. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 20, 1928 ******** Notes from Osman: Thomas O'Neil, aged 75 years, for over 60 years a resident of Manitowoc County and a former school teacher, farmer and pea factory operator, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pat McNulty in the Town of Liberty last Thursday. He was born in New York state on November 10, 1853 and came to Wisconsin and Manitowoc County with his parents when a boy. For about 15 years he was a school teacher in this county for another 15 years he conducted the pea canning factory at Cleveland, this county and for about thirty years operated a farm. A few years ago he dropped out of the ranks of the workers. Mr. O'Neil was a well read man who united common sense with strong convictions. He never married and is survived by two brothers, Pat and Frank of the Town of Liberty and three sisters, Mrs. Pat McNulty of Liberty, Mrs. Amos Foster, Colby, Wisconsin and Mrs. Frank Ruhma, Kansas City, Missouri. The funeral was held from St. Isadore's church at Osman on Monday morning. Interment was in the church cemetery, Rev. Pritzl officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 22, 1928
CATHERINE O'ROURKE From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894) Mrs. O'Rourke of Liberty, widow of James O'Rourke, an old Mexican soldier, who died a few days ago, died on Friday of last week. She was quite old. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 17, 1919 (Note: possibly meant a "few years ago." and not a few days ago. James died in 1890.) ********** Per 1880 Town of Liberty Census, James and Catherine, aged 65 and 60. she not listed in cemetery but James is buried here d. 1890)
JAMES O'ROURKE From the Notes of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1890) James O'Rourke of Liberty died lately. He was one of the early settlers of that town and was a veteran of the Mexican War. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 18, 1915 ********* (Jacob O'Rourke/d. 12 Feb. 1890/age 78 yrs/husband of Catherine O'Rourke/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.204) (Note: It appears the church record should be for James. The date matches his stone possible Jacob James or James Jacob?) ********** (First publication Feb 20, 1890.) No. 13 IN PROBATE.-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of James O'Rourk (sic) deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Catherine O'Rourk of Liberty, in said county, representing among other things that James O'Rourk, late of said town, on the 12th day of February, A.D. 1890, at said town, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Patrick Sheridan granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court, on Tuesday the 18th day of March, A.D., 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc, in said County. Dated at Manitowoc the 17th day of February, A.D., 1890, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 13, 1890 P. 4
BRIDGET O'SHEA Meeme news: Mrs. P. O'Shea died at her residence in Eaton on the 8th and was interred in the Catholic cemetery here on the 11th. Her funeral was very largely attended. She was 48 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 16, 1880
JOHN O'SHEA JOHN O’SHEA FORMER MEEME MAN IS DEAD Was for 20 Years a Member of Chicago Police Force John O’Shea, a former Manitowoc county resident, for years a member of the Chicago police force, died at Chicago last night and the body will be brought here tomorrow for burial. The body will arrive here at 4:35 tomorrow afternoon and will be taken to Meeme for burial Saturday morning. Mr. O’Shea was a native of Eaton and located at Chicago twenty years ago. His health failed four months ago and several weeks ago he came here in hope of recuperating, but returned to Chicago little benefited, and death came Wednesday. Decedent had never married and is survived by two brothers, Dr. D. O’Shea, Chicago; William of Minneapolis, and four sisters, one being Mrs. Nellie Crowe of Liberty. Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 18, 1913 P. 2 ******* Dr. and Mrs. D. O'Shea, the Misses Lyda, Mazie and Helen Conway and Mrs. Evitty and Mrs. Holden and the Sisters Rita and Martha, all of Chicago accompanied the body of the late John O'Shea here from that city yesterday and were registered at the Williams House. The body was taken to Meeme for burial this morning. Rev. John Wilstey Melady of Washington D.C., a personal friends of the deceased accompanied the party and officiated at the funeral services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 20, 1913 ******* (death info from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.218) ******* Name John B. O'Shea Event Type Death Event Date 17 Sep 1913 Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Address 3605 Ellis Park Gender Male Age 54 Marital Status Single Race White Occupation Police Officer Birth Date 15 Jun 1859 Birthplace , , Wisconsin Burial Date 19 Sep 1913 Burial Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Father's Name Patrick O'Shea Mother's Name Bridget Byrne Informant's Name Lyda O'Shea "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch
LYDA O'SHEA Name Lyda O'Shea Event Type Death Event Date 17 Jun 1957 Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Address 656 W Buena Ave Gender Female Age 83 Marital Status Single Race White Occupation Registered Nurse Birth Date 09 Mar 1874 Birthplace , , Wisconsin Funeral Home Konitzer Rowland Burial Date 19 Jun 1957 Burial Place Osman, , Wisconsin Cemetery St Isadore Father's Name Patrick O'Shea Mother's Name Bridget Byrne Informant's Name Margaret M Crowe "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch
PATRICK O'SHEA From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years Ago - 1893 Death of P. O'Shea Patrick O'Shea died in Chicago on Thursday last of kidney difficulty. He moved to Chicago from Eaton a few years ago where he conducted a farm. He was 73 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Limerick, Ireland and came to this country about 40 years ago. He first settled in Ohio and late came to Meeme where he taught school. After a few years he purchased a farm in Eaton where he lived until his removal to Chicago. Mr. O'Shea received his education wholly in Ireland. Public schools were a rare thing in that country when he was a boy. The peasantry were too poor to send their children abroad to school and stand expense of tuition, food and clothing. The boys ambitious of an education usually traveled around visiting sections noted for its "master" as the teacher was called if he had fame as a scholar. These boys were always welcomed by the "master" as their thirst for knowledge was such that they proved to be model pupils. The teachers always frankly admitted their inability to carry their pupils further in educational matters, when the student's attainments reached the limit of their own capacity and then a "master of greater qualifications was sought elsewhere. Mathematics was the favorite subject with the Irish people who sought an educator. O'Shea was liberally educated in this branch not merely in arithmetic, algebra and geometry but in the branches to which these were elementary. His mind was of the analytic kind, capable of sustained and vigorous thought. He could not tolerate an expedient in intellectual work and his prejudice against that to which his countrymen, less liberally educated than he, were partial, was of great benefit to those who attended his school. Many of Mr. O'Shea's pupils in early days of Meeme are now men whose locks are gray. James Peppard, James and Martin Ryan of Meeme, Jere Daley of Kaukauna and Con Donahue of Antigo are pupils of his. His pupils are occupying various walks of life; There are Captain Mulholland of Madison, Henry Mulholland and Judge Kirwan of this city; Dr. Mulholland of Minesota, Jere Donahue of Sheboygan, late Superintendent of the Milwaukee L.S. & W and Principal McMahan of the Kewaunee High School. O'Shea's training in math was so thorough that he could with ease master any subject. He knew no system of pedagogy except to demand hard and honest work and he was merciless toward any evasion or neglect of duty. His "boys" as he always called those who attended his school, even after they reached man's estate, always treated him with the reverance inspired by these early days and he had a father's affection for them. He raised a family of 6 boys and 4 girls, all of whom received a good education. His remains were brought to Meeme for interment and he now sleeps his last sleep within a stone's throw of the school he taught so long and among many of those who were his association in the olden times. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 9, 1918 ********* Name Patrick O'Shea Event Type Death Event Date 05 May 1893 Event Place Cook, Illinois, United States Gender Male Age 73 Marital Status Married Ethnicity American Race White Occupation Teacher Birth Year (Estimated) 1820 Birthplace Ireland Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch
RICHARD O'SHEA The body of Mr. O’Shea, who was a lawyer in Chicago, was brought here on Mon. and the following day was taken to Meeme for burial, his place of birth. Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891 ******* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1891) Richard O'Shea, a young man about 30 years old, a son of Patrick O'Shea of Eaton, died at Chicago on Sunday last. His remains were brought to Meeme for interment. He was a young man who had a brilliant future in prospect. He taught school in this county for some time, after which he studied law and after being admitted, began practicing in Chicago. He succeeded in securing quite a large practice. Some time ago his health failed and combination of dropsy and typhoid fever ended his life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916 ******* A fine new tombstone which cost $1,000, was erected to the memory of Richard O'Shea in the Meeme cemetery last week. If the people of that congregation would establish some grade and make provision for walks through the cemetery its appearance would be greatly improved. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 5, 1893
