ELIZABETH ADOLPH Miss Elizabeth Adolph, 58, lifelong resident of Meeme died at the homestead farm, now operated by her brother, Peter, early today. She has been ill for some time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m., from the home and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore's Catholic church, Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Miss Adolph was born in Meeme in 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Adolph. She was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Isadore's congregation and has been active in church and charitable work in the community for years. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holfeltz of Osman, Mrs. John Siehr of Menasha, and Mrs. Lena Schill of Cleveland, this county; and a brother, Peter, of Meeme. The body may be viewed tonight at the Kroos funeral home. Sheboygan, and will be moved to the Adolph home Sunday morning. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, May 13, 1939 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) MARY ANNA ADOLPH Mrs. Peter Adolph, Meeme Pioneer, Dies, Aged Eighty Mrs. Peter Adolph, resident of Meeme for sixty one years and past eighty years of age, died at her home Wednesday evening. Born in Germany, Mrs. Mary Adolph, nee Schaden came to Green Bay with her parents at the age of 7. In 1864 she was married to Peter Adolph, who preceded her in death nine years ago, and the couple moved to Meeme where they resided until their demise. Children of the couple are Mrs. Edward Schill, and Mrs. Henry Scheidt of Centerville, Mrs. Arnold Biese, Kaukauna, Mrs. John Siehr, Menasha, Mrs. John Holfeltz, Meeme, and Miss Elizabeth, Henry and Peter, Meeme. The funeral will be held from St. Isadore church, Osman, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Thursday, February 12, 1925 ******** additional info for the obit: Maria Anna Schaden, born June 19, 1844 in Coblenz, Rheinland-Palatine, Germany, came to the US in 1853 aboard the passenger ship Antarctic, with her father Franz Joseph Schaden, two sisters, Catherine and Gertrude and two brothers, Casper and Joseph. They went through Castle Gardens before coming to Milwaukee, and then finally settling in DePere Township Brown Co. Maria was not seven as it states in her obit, she was actually nine, and her mother (Gertrude Andre or Endries) was already deceased before the family came to America. In fact Gertude was Franz’s second wife to have perished. His first wife Katharina Cornelius was the mother of Catherine & Casper, the two oldest siblings. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
PETER ADOLPH Peter Adolph, 69, town of Meeme farmer, died at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan last night as the result of injuries he sustained in a tractor accident on his farm several weeks ago. The tractor was reported to have tipped over, causing internal injuries to Mr. Adolph. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Nennig funeral home, St. Wendell, and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Isadore Catholic church at Osman, Rev. Robert Klein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the church. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He was born in 1876 on the homestead farm in the town of Meeme and he lived there all his life. He never married. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holfeltz, Osman; Mrs. Gertrude Siehr, Menasha; and Mrs. Lena Schill, Cleveland. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, November 2, 1945 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
AGNES M. BARNES Mrs. Agnes M. Barnes, a native of the Town of Newton, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery at Osman. Mrs. Barnes, nee Agnes M. Kelley, was born Jan. 22, 1897, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late William and Agnes White Kelley. She was married to Erwin J. Barnes Nov. 23, 1921 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. After their marriage they resided at Manitowoc until 1936 when they moved to the Town of Newton where they farmed. Mr. Barnes preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1955. She was an honorary member of St. Isidore Christian Mothers Rosary Society. Survivors include three daughters, and eight grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Rosary Society, Daughters of Isabella and friends. (No newspaper named, Oct. 28/75 handwritten on the obituary)
JOHN BARNES JUDGE JOHN BARNES. (son of the John Barnes who is buried here) Deep and accurate knowledge of law and practice, native shrewdnes and ability, and unswerving integrity have made Judge John Barnes, of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, an excellent lawyer and an admirable judge; high personal character, firm religious convictions, a kind heart and a strong sense of duty, have made him a valuable citizen. A most conscientious public servant, his life guarded by high purpose and sincerity, his dignity and well-balanced legal mind commend him to all who have anything to do with the court, and his sound reasoning and impartial decisions place him in a foremost position among those who have won eminence on the Wisconsin bench. Judge Barnes is a native son of Wisconsin, having been born in Manitowoc county, July 26, 1859, and is a son of John and Mary (Butler) Barnes. John Barnes, the father, was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland, in 1814, and was there married to Mary Butler, born in the same locality in 1822. Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where they arrived after a journey of seven weeks on a sailing vessel, and later they made removal to Lockport, New York, from whence they came in 1858 to Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. Here Mr. Barnes engaged in agricultural pursuits, which occupied the rest of his life, his death occurring in 1881, when he was sixty-seven years of age. His wife passed away in 1880, at the age of fifty-eight years. The boyhood of Judge John Barnes was passed on his father's farm, and his early education was secured in the district schools of Manitowoc county, following which he attended the Manitowoc High school and the Oshkosh Normal school. He then took up the study of law in the University of Wisconsin, where he was graduated in 1883, and commenced practice in Manitowoc, but in 1885 went to Rhinelander and there carried on a general practice and served as a member of the school board for several years. After serving as municipal judge of Oneida county for four years, Judge Barnes was appointed a member of the State Railroad Commission, but resigned therefrom in August, 1907, and in the following year was elected to the Supreme Bench of the State. He is now serving his second term as a member of that august body. Judge Barnes' mind is of the judicial order, and he would in almost any community have been sought for to occupy a place upon the bench. The high esteem in which he is held as a jurist amoug the entire profession is the result of a combination of legal ability culture, and incorruptible integrity, with the dignified presence, absolute courage and graceful urbanity which characterize all of his official acts. His political support has always been given to the cause of Democracy. He is a member of the county and state bar associations, and fraternally he is interested in the work of Rhinelander Lodge, B.P.0.E., and Antigo Council, Knights of Columbus. On July 26, 1887, Judge Barnes was married to Miss Julia A, Koelzer, who was born in Rochester, New York, daughter of Peter J. and Sarah (Doyle) Koelzer, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ireland, and both surviving. They came to Wisconsin in 1864, settling in Manitowoc county, later going to Antigo, Langlade county, where Mr. Koelzer was engaged in a general merchandise business, and finally removing to Rhinelander, Oneida county, where they live retired. Of their five children, Mrs. Barnes was the fourth in order of birth. Judge and Mrs. Barnes have had four children: Dorothy M., Beatrice F., Fayne J. and John Jr. The pleasant family residence is located at No. 104 Langdon street. "Wisconsin: Its Story and Biography, 1848-1913", Volume 5 by Ellis Baker Usher, 1914, Pages 1237-1239 ********* JOHN BARNES. On the 27th day of May, 1919, Mr. Patrick H. Martin of Green Bay addressed the court as follows: May it please the Court: - The undersigned committees of the State Bar Association and of the Milwaukee Bar present this memorial to Judge Barnes: Memorial of the State Bar Association and the Milwaukee Bar Association. It is fitting that the bench and bar turn momentarily aside to pay tribute to him departed, who but yesterday toiled as one of us. John Barnes, loved and esteemed by all who ever sensed the touch of his genial nature and knew the integrity of his life, was on January 1, 1919, while seemingly in the full vigor of manhood, suddenly called to his eternal home. We grieve the loss, while conscious of the judgment that rests on all men. Dismal, indeed, would be the pictures and recollections of memory were it not that faith points to a new birth. His parents, John Barnes and Mary (Butler) Barnes, were born in Kilkenny county, Ireland. Soon after their marriage they migrated to Montreal, Canada, and still later removed to and settled on a farm in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where he was born July 26, 1859. He was richly endowed by his sturdy Irish ancestry with health - a sound mind in a sound body was his fortunate inheritance. The environment and necessities of his early life stimulated to industry. Patient industry and perseverance fruited in the achievements incident to youthful effort. Soon the rugged struggle waked a consciousness of a power within, of a talent, courage, and fiber to grapple with the larger problems of life. The intellectual early appealed to him. Some voice within indicated the way and aroused ambition. Each ambition realized was a stimulus to greater effort. A career that spans the way from the humble beginnings of the farm to the Supreme Bench of Wisconsin spells much of industry, toil, self-denial, and perseverance, qualities that condition the successful lawyer. He attended the country school of his native town and graduated in 1876 from the Manitowoc high school. During the succeeding six years he taught school and attended the normal school at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin in 1883 and graduated therefrom in 1885. With the large capacity for work, earnest application, and perseverance that marked his subsequent career, he finished his preparatory work with the promise of success that rewarded his later efforts. He engaged for a short time in the practice of law at Manitowoc. In May, 1886, he removed to Rhinelander and there in a modest way began his professional career, a career of service to his native state and to his fellow man which was to be characterized by ability, integrity, and a fine sense of honor. He sensed and lived true to the high ideals of the profession, and soon enjoyed the reward of his sterling qualities in a large clientele. The character of his work at the bar, his capacity for clearness of thought and conciseness of expression, and the courage with which he relied upon a position deliberately chosen, are shown by this comment made by the United States circuit court of appeals for this circuit upon his presentation of a case to that tribunal in the earlier years of his practice as counsel for the plaintiff in error: "We cannot close this opinion without a word of commendation to counsel upon both sides for the admirable manner in which the bill of exceptions presented to our consideration has been prepared. The record of a trial continuing during four weeks is condensed, and the exceptions fully presented, in sixteen printed pages of this record. The paper is a model that the bar should copy after." 83 Fed. 123. Business opportunities opened to him, and in business, as in law, he was eminently successful. He had a keen instinct for business and a marked capacity for the conduct of large affairs. He was identified, both financially and as an executive, with a number of industrial and other enterprises and mastered the details of every concern with which he was connected and contributed his personal efforts to its growth and development. While he did not seek office he shirked no public duty. The responsi- bilities and privileges of citizenship were to him sacred. He served where service was required, and reckoned not the cost either in vital force or monetary loss. In his early years at Rhinelander he served a term as judge of the municipal court. He served also as president of the school board and was at all times actively identified in the cause of education in his city. In 1906 he was appointed by Governor La Follette as a member of the newly created Railroad Commission of Wisconsin, and at its first meeting was elected its chairman. This appointment of a Democrat by a Republican was at the time recognized as one made by reason of pre- eminent ability, wholly uninfluenced by any political or factional considerations. It was well known that he accepted the position at great personal sacrifice. The work of this commission, difficult and largely experimental, was rendered doubly burdensome by the agitated state of the public mind at the time. It required constructive ability, wisdom, and courage of a high order to establish the commission in the confidence of the people, thereby to make it a valuable administrative force in the life of the state. John Barnes's known integrity of purpose, independence of judgment, and keen pursuit of the right and just solution of the problems presented to the body contributed largely to the high rank it soon attained throughout the states of the Union. Mr. B. H. Meyer, who served with him, says: "I learned to know him as a man of great native ability, deliberative in all his work, wise under all circumstances, and unusually sound in his judgment. He was one of those men who are instinctively right. He was born to be on the right side of things." After two and one-half years of service, hoping to gain a little respite from the very arduous labors entailed, he resigned his position, enjoying then and to the end the utmost confidence, good will, and esteem of the people of this state. Now, released from the burdens of public service, he enjoyed again, but for a short time, freedom and the pleasures of the practice of his profession among the friends and acquaintances that earlier association and kindred interests had endeared to him. Soon, however, he was again called into the public service. On the death of Chief Justice Cassoday, John Barnes's name came prominently before the people as a worthy successor. His election to fill the unexpired term of the beloved Chief Justice, and his re-election in the spring of 1909 for a full term, evinced the esteem and confidence of the people in measure that was fully merited. He brought to the discharge of the exacting duties of this position a mind well informed of the law, sound of judgment, clear of vision, and a passion for justice. His work on the bench was of a high order and marked his possession of superior judicial attainments. He listened well and patiently to the arguments of counsel, and, possessed of the power of keen analysis, close observation, and a subtle sense of humor, he revealed himself in his opinions. We shall not anticipate what the court may record of his judicial labors, yet we shall not let pass the opportunity to say, in behalf of the bar, that Judge Barnes ranked among the ablest of Wisconsin's able judges. In 1916 he resigned as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to accept the position of chief counsel for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee, which position he held till death concluded, at the zenith of his life's work, a most useful and honorable career. The request to become so identified with the largest financial institution in the state of Wisconsin and one of the leading financial institutions of the United States is in itself a high tribute to his reputation for ability and an indication of the utmost confidence in his integrity. We turn, however, from the man of public affairs to the individual indulging the freedom of social converse, the sunshine of companion- ship unfettered by the formalities due to public station, for the truly lovable nature that so endeared John Barnes to his many friends. He was gentle, unassuming, kind, and democratic; he had a fine sense of humor and indulged it with pleasure to the delight of his companions. His nature was cordial, open, generous, yet marked by that quiet dignity and poise characteristic of big men. In religion he was a Catholic, and he ever held and cherished the faith sublime that illumes where reason cannot penetrate. In private no less than in public life, sterling integrity and keen sense of honor marked his daily routine. He could and did resent a wrong, and the fire of resentment glowed as he sensed the injustice. All in all, John Barnes was a type rarely found. In 1887 he was married to Miss Julia Koelzer. The friendship of childhood had ripened into love - love that founded and sanctified a happy home. He loved the life of the home and his family. He was an ideal husband and father. He left surviving, his wife, his daughters Beatrice, Fayne, and Mrs. Dorothy McGuire, and one son, John Barnes, who at the time of his father's death was with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. In the bereavement of wife and children, in the sundering of cherished friendships, in the severing of the ties that bind to earthly things, we can but bow to the inscrutable ways of God, consoled by faith and the promise of eternal life. Hope, confirmed by faith, is the precious heritage that solves the mystery of death; then, "Weep not, she says, at Nature's transient pain, Congenial spirits part to meet again ! Inspiring thought of rapture yet to be, The tears of Love were helpless but for thee ! If in that frame no deathless spirit dwell, If Faith unite the faithful but to part, Why is their memory sacred to the heart?" P. H. MARTIN, L. J. NASH, C. B. BIRD, E. D. MlNAHAN, Committee Wisconsin Bar Association. W. D. VAN DYKE, J. G. HARDGROVE, NATHAN GLICKSMAN, Committee Milwaukee Bar Association. "Cases determined In The Supreme Court of Wisconsin April 2-June 25, 1919" by Frederick W. Arthur, Reporter Page viii
KATHERINE BARNES Katherine Barnes, 87, a former Osman resident who resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Barnes was born Nov. 22, 1883, in the Town of Liberty. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mellie Fitzgerald, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1971
NORA BARNES From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1893: Death of the 37 yr. old wife of Edward Barnes of childbed fever last Fri. in Town Liberty. She is survived by her husband and 9 minor children. She was buried Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Town Meeme.
ANNA BERTSCHE Mrs. Anna Bertsche, 77, widow of John Bertsche, and a resident of the Anna M. Reiss Home for 12 years, died Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital. Mrs. Bertsche had been in failing health since suffering a stroke the past July. She was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, on Jan. 20, 1876, a daughter of the late Carl and Katherine Schaller. She attended the St. Wendel Catholic School and was married to John Bertsche of Osman at St. Wendel Church on Jan. 25, 1898 by the late Father Deshall. After marriage the couple took up farming in the Town of Meeme, living there until 1941 when they moved to Sheboygan. Mr. Bertsche died here in 1943. Mrs. Bertsche was a lifelong member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, and of the Rosary Society of the parish. In Sheboygan she belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission Society of Holy Name Parish. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Miller, Osman, and Mrs. Peter (Mildred) Nennig, Sheboygan; two sons, John, Kiel, and Sylvester, on the home farm; two step-sons, Josepth Bertsche, Milwaukee, and William Bertsche, Osman; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rock, Manitowoc; and one brother, Jacob Schaller, Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Services will be held at the Robert H. Kroos Funeral home here at 9 a.m. Saturday and at 10 o'clock at St. Isadore Church, Osman, with Father John Baum celebrant of the requiem high funeral mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home here from 7 o'clock this evening. The Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission Society of Holy Name Parish will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with Father Harold Petronis leading the prayers. At 8 o'clock Friday evening the Rosary Society of St. Isadore Parish will hold its vigil at the funeral home with Father Baum leading the prayers. At 8:30 p.m. Friday the St. Cecilia Court of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, Sheboygan, will hold its vigil with Mrs. Margaret Reinartz, chief ranger, leading the rosary. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 7, 1954 - P. 16 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bertsche, 77, of the Anna M. Reiss home, who passed away Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, at the Robert H. Kroos Funeral Home and St. Isadore's Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum was celebrant of the requiem high mass and burial was made in the church cemetery. During the services at the funeral home, Mrs. Syrilla Danks played several organ selections. Pallbearers were Alvin Hickman, James Driscoll, John and Francis Hoban, Arno Hausman, and Albert Neumann. At 7:30 p.m., Friday, members of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission Society of Holy Name parish held a vigil, with Father Harold C. Petronis leading the prayers. Father John Baum led the prayers at a vigil at 8 p.m. held by the Rosary Society of St. Isadore's parish. A third vigil, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, was held at the St. Cacilia's Court of the Women's Catholic Order of Foreseters. Chief Ranger Mrs. Margaret Reinatz led the praying of the Rosary. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 11, 1954 - P. 12
JOHN L. BERTSCHE Funeral services for John L. Bertsche, 83, former town Meeme resident who passed away at the Anna M. Reiss home Friday morning will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home at St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isadore's church at Osman. Father Edward Wagner will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening. Survivors are his wife, nee Anna Schaller; six children; a sister and 14 grandchildren. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, March 27, 1943 - P. 2
JOHN BONDE From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1897: Death in Town Meeme recently of John Bonde of consumption. The deceased, who reached the age of 53, leaves a widow and 5 children. Burial was Wednesday. ******** John Bonde/d. 19 May 1897/age 56 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207
ANNA BURNS From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903: Death last week in Meeme of Mrs. John Burns, a well-known resident of that town. The funeral was held Thursday.
EMILY BURNS From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Death Thurs. last week in Meeme of Mrs. Edward Burns. The deceased was a sister of Julius Schneider, a well-known and eminent resident of that town. The funeral was held Saturday. (Note: Transcription says her husband is B. Burns. This couple is in the marriages, Edward and Emily. She had a child 12 Dec. 1903 so maybe her death was the result of the birth of the child.
CAROL BUSHMAN Relatives received word that Carol, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bushmann, died at St Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan on Thursday. The infant was born March 26 of this year and was buried at Osman Friday, the Rev E. Wagner officiating. The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 25, 1940, Page 23 ********* (Note from researcher: Father - William Joseph Bushman Mother - Crescence Mary Fessler Bushman
BRIDGET CAIN From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905: Death in Osman of 80-yr. old Mrs. Michael Cain, one of the oldest settlers of our county. ******** (Mrs. Bridget Cain/d. 16 Dec. 1905/age 79 yrs/Old age-heart failure/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)
ALICE CAREY From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889: Death on Mon. of Miss Cary of Meeme, of consumption. She was the daughter of the late Senator John Cary. Burial this morning in Meeme.
HONORA CAREY "The Laws of Wisconsin" Wisconsin Session Laws By Wisconsin, Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State Published by Democrat Printing Co., state printer, 1889 Item notes: v. 1 Original from the University of California Page 119 [No. 171,S] CHAPTER 99. AN ACT to appropriate to the widow of the late Senator John Carey the sum of money therein named. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: Section I. There is hereby appropriated to Mrs. John Carey, widow of the late Senator John Carey, out of any money in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars as salary for the unexpired term of said senator. Section 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved March 15, 1889. [No. 251, S.] [Published March 16, 1889.]
JOHN CAREY From Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1888: Death of John Carey on Tues. afternoon, after a long illness, in Town Meeme. He was until recently the county’s representative in the State Senate. He was born 1839 in Ireland and came here in 1844 as a 5 yr. old boy, coming to Manitowoc County in 1852. After reaching maturity he was active in local politics. (Article details his political career.) He was only 49 yrs. old. His funeral takes place today.
NONA CARY From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899: Death in Meeme on Sun. of 24-yr. old Nona Cary, daughter of the late Senator John Cary, of consumption. The funeral was held Tues. ******** Misses Anna Egan and Viola Cary, of Chicago, were in the city and went to Cato, called there by the death of Miss Nona Cary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 9, 1899 P.2 ******* Miss Mary Cary, of Albany, N.Y., will arrive in the city to-night to attend the funeral of her sister, Nona, which will be held at Cato to-morrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 9, 1899 P.2
MARTIN CLARK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death in St. Nazianz on Mon. of Martin Clark of pneumonia. The funeral was held Tues. in Meeme.
MARGARET CODY The remains of Mrs. Cody arrived last evening from Menominee, where she died quite suddenly, and were take to her former home at Meeme this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 26, 1899 P.4
JOSEPH CONNELL JOSEPH CONNELL DIES SUDDENLY CO. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER IS STRICKEN Sudden Attack Fatal Sunday Morning and Death Comes In Few Minutes Death struck heavily Sunday when it claimed Joseph Connell, county highway commissioner and one of the best known men of the county, passing away within a few minutes after he had suffered an attack of heart trouble at the home of H.C. Olson, 1021 N. Twentieth street where he made his home. Mr. Connell died a short time after a physician had been summoned to minister to him, the attack having occurred while Mr. Connell was still in bed. News of the sudden death came as a shock to the community and called forth regret everywhere. Mr. Connell had been at his office Saturday and engaged in his work as highway commissioner and had not complained of illness although friends had known for some time that he was not in robust health, despite his appearance of it. Sunday morning he retired to his room and complained of not feeling well and seemed to be laboring for breath. A physician was called who administered to his needs and it was thought that the attack would pass, but a few minutes later when members of the Olson family went to the room Mr. Connell was dead. Had Long Been Troubled Mr. Connell had been afflicted with heart trouble for years but had never considered it as serious although about eight years ago he was stricken and at that time was in serious condition. He resigned a position as income tax commissioner some years ago because he felt that office work was too confining and wanted to engage in work that would permit him to be out of doors more. It is said by those familiar with Mr. Connell's work that often he had experienced attacks when he found it difficult to overcome a shortness of breath and than many times he had been forced to halt in the midst of some work to rest to regain his strength. These attacks, however, Mr. Connell viewed with no apprehension although he visited his physician regularly. Native of County Joseph Connell was a native of Manitowoc county, born at Meeme July 30, 1865, being in the sixty-third year of life when stricken. He attended the public schools and engaged in farming which he continued until 1909 when he came to this city and for a year was employed in the clothing department of the O. Torrison Company store. In 1910 Mr. Connell was elected to the position of supervisor of income tax assessment by the county board and in 1912 when the position was placed under civil service by the state, he was appointed as assessor for Manitowoc and Calumet counties, retiring later to accept election as county highway commission, a position he has filled for a number of years. Mr. Connell was married June 16, 1896 to Nora Norris, of Liberty, who preceded him in death several years ago. There are no children, the only survivors being one brother Dr. Daniel Connell, at Beloit, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Gillis, of Deerbrook, Langlade county. Four brothers have preceded Mr. Connell in death, the last passing away just a year ago. Progressive and Capable In his work as county highway commissioner Mr. Connell had demonstrated a capability that has given Manitowoc county some of the best improved highways in the state. He was a man who was progressive in his ideas and was a staunch advocate of the movement which for several years was carried on for building of concrete road, a campaign that was crowned with success last year when the county board mapped out a five year program. Mr. Connell was engaged in work on that program when stricken. Independent and fearless in his position he commanded the respect and confidence of the county board and was accorded hearty co-operation in his efforts to carry on the work for better highways. He was equally recognized by the state highway commission, under whose jurisdiction he was, but insisted at all times that the county be permitted to follow its own plans, a demonstration of his occurring only Friday when he protested the state commission order for certain work on highway 141 near Cooperstown and carried out the plan as formulated by his office and engineers in a drainage plan on the new concrete highway there. Served County Well As income tax assessor which position he filled for several years and as highway commissioner the next seven years he had established a record for service that will be a monument to him. Two years ago Mr. Connell was urged to permit the use of his name as a condidate for state senator but he preferred to continue in his position as highway commissioner and declined to enter the field. He had often been urged for county office and had been prominent in political affairs of the county, having been a democrat. Member of Rotary Mr. Connell was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Rotary Club and was actively involved in both organizations in which he was held in high esteem. Funeral arrangements have not been made but it is probable the services will be held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart with burial at Osman. The body of Mr. Connell was taken to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Connell at 1415 Hamilton street. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 18, 1928 P.2 ********* FUNERAL OF JOS. CONNELL ON THURSDAY (photo) County Board To Meet To Attend Services In Body; Burial at Osman Members of the county board board (sic) will attend the funeral of the late Joseph Connell, county highway commissioner whose death occurred Sunday, in a body. Chr. Frederick having issued a call to the members to meet at the court house at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Pallbearers will be members of the board and members of the K.C. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at 8:30 from the home of Mrs. Hannah Connell, 1415 Hamilton street to Sacred Heart church at 9 the Rev. Luby officiating. The body will be taken to Osman for burial, Mr. Connell having been a native of the town of Meeme and his wife being buried there. The body of Mr. Connell was removed to the home of Mrs. Connell, Hamilton street, yesterday and will be there until services are held. From all parts of the county messages of condolence of the death of Mr. Connell have been received, and sorrow is widespread. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 19, 1928 P.2
MARGARET CONNELL Mrs. John Connell died at her home in Meeme Saturday after a short illness. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, August 15, 1823 and had been a resident of this county for many years. Six sons and one daughter survive to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at Osman, Thursday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 21, 1899 P.4 ******* (Margaret Connell/d. 23 Feb. 1899/age 76 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.208/this is probably the burial date)
NORA CONNELL MRS. J. CONNELL DIES AT BELOIT-OPERATION Messages received today brought the news of the death of Mrs. Joseph Connell at Beloit yesterday, death following an operation which Mrs. Connell underwent at the hospital of Dr. Connell, a brother of her husband. The body will arrive here this afternoon and funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart church Thursday morning and the remains will be interred at Osman. Mrs. Connell had been in failing health for some time and underwent the operation at the Beloit hospital after leaving here on Wednesday. She was formerly Miss Nora Morris whose family resided in Meeme where Mr. and Mrs. Connell made their home after their marriage until their removal to this city a few years ago. The family home is on North Thirteenth street. Besides her husband Mrs. Connell is survived by one sister at Timothy. Her death is a shock to many friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 5, 1921 P.1
CHARLES E. CONWAY From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Thurs. morning last week of Charles Conway in Meeme of a stroke. The deceased was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 7 children. The burial took place Sat. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Osman. ************ Carl Conway/d. 26 June 1897/age 50 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207
JAMES CONWAY James F. Conway, 80, (photo) well-known Town of Meeme farmer, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been removed earlier in the day. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Conway was born May 17, 1888, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Patrick J. and Susan O'Grady Conway. He married Lucy Schulte June 4, 1913, and the couple resided on the Conway homestead farm in Meeme until moving to Osman 19 years ago. Mr. Conway had been a member of the Manitowoc Council 710, Knights of Columbus, since 1909 and also had been a member of its Fourth Degree as well as Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church. Surviving are his wife, two sons. Lt. Comdr. James P. Conway, Ret., of Annandale, Va., and Charles, on the homestead farm; two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Mary) Groh, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon (Catherine) Wagner of Sheboygan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Shanahan and Mrs. Monica Taugher, of Milwaukee and six grandchildren. Four sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Tueday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 16, 1968 P.7 ******* (17 May 1888/Sep 1968/SSDI)
PATRICK J. CONWAY P.J. CONWAY, FORMER MEEME MAN, IS DEAD Messages from Milwaukee tell of the death in that city of Patrick J. Conway, former well known town of Meeme man and for years chairman of the town. Mr. Conway died at his home 510 Fifth avenue, Milwaukee, yesterday, at the age of 82 years and the remains will be brought to Meeme for burial Friday morning, funeral services being held at Osman at 9 o'clock. Mr. Conway and family removed to Milwaukee from Meeme about fifteen years ago and have since resided there. He is survived by his wife Susan O'Grady Conway, four daughters, Mrs. William Rebechek, Mrs. Daniel Shanahan, Mrs. W.P. Taugher, Susan T. and on son James F. Conway. Mr. Conway is well remembered here as one of the pioneer settlers of the county and had a host of friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 1, 1931 P.12
SUSAN M. CONWAY WIDOW OF P.J. CONWAY PASSES AT MILWAUKEE Mrs. Susan Conway, 81, widow of the late P.J. Conway, who was well known as a lawyer here, died at her home in Milwaukee Tuesday from the effects of a fall Sunday, relatives in Manitwooc and the county have been informed. Death occurred at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dan Shannahan. Burial will be at Osman Friday morning following a requiem high mass to be celebrated by the Rev. Alfred Pritzl of St. Isidore's Catholic church. Mrs. Conway, whose maiden name was Susan O'Grady, was born in Clay Mount, N.H., and with her husband was a resident of the town of Meeme before they moved to Milwaukee. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Will Rebeschek, Francis Creek and Mrs. Dan Shannahan, Miss Sue Conway and Mrs. Will Taugher, Milwaukee and one son, James, Meeme. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, Octobeer 21, 1931 P.14
JAMES COOK (d. 1943) James Cook 89, former county resident, died last week in a Chicago hospital. Funeral services were held this morning at St. Ito's church in Chicago. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc late today and burial will be in St. Isadore's cemetery, Osman. Mr. Cook was born in Vermont and accompanied his parents to Manitowoc when a boy. Mr. Cook disposed of the family farm in 1906 and moved to Chicago where he was employed by the Chicago surface lines, retiring in 1929. He never married and is the last member of his family. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 25, 1943 P.2
ELIZABETH DEEHR Mrs. Elizabeth Deehr, 82, of the town of Meeme, died late Tuesday night at the home of her son, William, after an illness of four months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the William Deehr home and at 9:30 at the St. Isidor's Catholic church at Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body was removed to the home of William Deehr from the Pfeffer Funeral Home this afternoon, and will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Deehr was born Elizabeth Konst near Burlington, Wis., on July 8, 1857. She was married to Matt Deehr in 1875. Mr. Deehr died in 1904. Mrs. Deehr was a resident of the town of Meeme from the time of her marriage in 1875 until 1916 when she moved to Winona, Minn. and lived there for 17 years. She returned to Meeme to live with her son this spring. Survivors are four sons, William and Peter of Osman, John of Royal Oak, Michigan, and Math of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Four other children preceded their mother in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 26, 1940 P.2
LOUISE DEEHR Mrs. Peter Deehr, 82, of 2902 West Melvina St., Milwaukee, died Tuesday morning following a lingering illness She was born Louise Schram Dec. 26, 1880, in the Town of Meeme. She was married to Peter Deehr June 14, 1904, at Spring Valley. The couple operated a farm in the Osman area for 45 years before retirement. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in June of 1954. Among survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Hoban, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Adolph and Mrs. Frank Leibel, of Sheboygan; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister and a brother preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1963
RICHARD J. DEEHR Richard J. Deehr, infant twin son born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Deehr of route 1, Newton, died this morning at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan. Rites were held this afternoon at the Nennig funeral home in St. Wendel, the Rev. Robeert Klein officiating. Burial will be in Osman cemetery. The baby is survived by his parents; twin brother, unnamed, and his grandparents, Mr. and William Deehr (sic) of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schwab of Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 26, 1946 P.2
IDA DONAHUE Miss Ida Donahue, the 19 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue of Meeme, died early Monday morning at her home cause of death being tuberculosis. The funeral was held today from the St. Isadores church at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 18, 1911 P.3 ********* (par. John Donahue and Margaret Fitzgerald/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)
PATRICK DONAHUE DEATH IN THE WOODS Patrick Donahue, of Meeme, Killed In Lumber Camp Near Menominee. STRUCK BY A FALLING TREE And Buried Under Weight of Timber-Life Crushed Out Almost Instantly-Body Will Be Brought Here For Burial. Patrick Donahue, a well known young man of the town of Meeme, is dead, as the result of an accident which befell him while at work in a lumber camp near Menominee. Donahue was employed in this city until recently, working on the elevator annex, and in company with his brother, Michael and a cousin, Arthur Paul, had gone to Menominee to work in the lumber camp. Thursday morning the men were at work loading logs and several had been placed on the wagon. Donahue climbed on the wagon and was watching the operations of two fellow workmen who were engaged in felling a tree, standing in direct line with the load, when without warning, the tree fell, striking him on the head and bearing him to the ground. The logs on the wagon were dislodged and buried the young man. As soon as possible the lumber was removed, and the young man moved. Blood was pouring from the mouth and ears and although conscious, he was unable to speak. A messenger was at once dispatched for medical assistance, but before the physician arrived the spark of life had fled and he was beyond the aid of mortal man. Mr. Paul at once left the camp, arriving here this morning and conveying the sad intelligence of the death to relatives here and at Meeme. The unfortunate young man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue. He was home but a few days ago and the news of his death will prove a terrible shock to the parents. Patrick Donahue was born at Newton 23 years ago next March and had always resided in this county. He was well known in this city, where he made frequent visits and was popular with a large circle of friends, both here and at his home. besides (sic) his parents, four brothers and four sisters survive to mourn their loss. One sister, Mrs. M. White, resides in this city. The remains will arrive this evening, accompanied by the brother who was present when the accident happened. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, but services will in all probability be held at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 8, 1899 P.1 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1899: Patrick Donahue of Meeme, who was working in a lumber camp near Menominee, Michigan on Thurs. last week, was hit by a falling tree and killed. His body was brought to Meeme for burial. He was 22-1/2 yrs. old. ********* Funeral services for the late Patrick Donahue, the young man who met death in the lumber camps near Menominee, were held at St. Isadore church in Meeme Sunday and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The body arrived in the city Saturday and in charge of a brother and were given in charge of Undertaker Kappes. The skull was cracked in three places and the head terribly disfigured. The death accident was a sad one and the aged parents were almost overcome, so great was their sorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 11, 1899 P.1 ********* (par. John Donahue and Margaret Fitzgerald/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.209)
FLORENCE DRISCOLL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: A 17-year old daughter of D. Driscoll in Meeme, who has been sickly since childhood, died last week and was buried Friday. ********** (Florentine Driscoll/d. 19 Nov. 1909/age 17/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.215)
MATHIAS FITZGERALD From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: Death Sunday of 22-year old Town Centerville resident Matthias Fitzgerald of pneumonia. The deceased had been a teacher in District 2 last year.
MICHAEL GALLAGHER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903: Death Sat. in Town Newton of 79-yr. old Michael Gallagher, leaving a widow and several children. The funeral was held Tues. morning in Osman, where the deceased formerly lived.
PHILIPP GARDNER From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Wed. last week of 72-yr. old Philipp Gardner, an old settler of that town. The funeral was held Fri. (Note: I put him in St. Isidore cemetery because his death was recorded in the church books. I have no surname Gardner in Newton township)
MARY A. GRIES From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897: Death last Sun. in Town Meeme of widow Griess, mother of Messrs. Heinrich and Peter Griess, of old age debility. Her funeral took place in the Catholic Cemetery in Osman, led by Father Dejalle of St. Wendel.
MICHAEL GRIES Michael Gries, 8, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, due to injuries received when he was struck by an auto while riding his bicycle Sunday. 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. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Church Cemetery, Osman. The boy was born April 29, 1962, at Manitowoc, son of Marvin and Darlene Stahl Gries. He was a student in the first grade at St. Isidore Catholic School, Osman. Survivors include his parents, a brother; paternal grandparents and maternal grand- parents (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and great grandfather, Henry Stahl, of Mt. Calvary, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to St. Isidore Catholic School, Osman. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970
BRIDGET HAYES PIONEER WOMAN OF MEEME DIES AT AGE OF 78 Mrs. D. Hayes Had Resided There For Upward of Sixty Years. Mrs. D. Hayes, one of the pioneer residents of Meeme, having made her home there for 60 years, died there early today, death being due to paralysis which she suffered Thursday. The funeral will be held from St. Isadore's church at Meeme Wednesday morning at 9:30. Mrs. Hayes was 78 years of age and was widely known and respected in the community in which she resided. Her husband died some years ago. Eight children survive, John, Patrick, Mary and Anna, at Meeme; Mrs. T.J. Morris, Miss Margaret Hayes, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ed. Hogan, Mason City, Ia., and Mrs. William Wall, of Antigo. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 10, 1916 P.8 ******** (Mrs. Dennis Hayes(nee Bridgit Shanahan)/d. 1916/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.220)
MARGARET M. HOBAN Mrs. William Hoban, 87, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Sunday morning at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, the Rev. Donald Schneider celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hoban, nee Margaret Mary Shanahan, was born July 19, 1876, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Martin and Sarah Hope Shanahan. She was married to William Hoban Oct. 31, 1904, at St. Isidore Catholic Church and the couple owned and operated a farm on Rt. 1, Newton, which a son, Francis, now operates. She was the eldest and last surviving member of a family of ten children. Mr. Hoban died Jan. 20, 1939. Mrs. Hoban was a member of the Rosary Christian Mothers Society. Survivors are two sons, Francis, on the farm; Edward, of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Ed McNulty, of Rt. 1 Newton, and Mrs. Carl Gill, of Milwaukee; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the parish and society members will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1964 P. 3
MICHAEL HOGAN From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1903: Michael Hogan, an old resident of Town Newton, died Thurs. at age 82 and was buried Sat. in Osman.
JOHN HOLFELTZ From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1893: Death in Meeme on Fri. of 76 yr. old John Holfetz of old age. The deceased whose son is a Catholic priest, was buried on Tues. at the Catholic Cemetery in Osman attended by several priests.
JOSEPH HOLFELTZ Joseph M. Holfeltz, 83, died Thursday evening at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, where he had resided two years. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 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. Holfeltz was born Oct. 22, 1888, at Osman, son of the late John and Mary Adolph Holfeltz. He farmed on the homestead farm all his life. He was a 50-year member of the Catholic Knights. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Kathryn and Miss Priscilla Holfeltz, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 29, 1972