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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PATRICK DONAHUE 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.
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)
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.
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 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.
ELIZABETH KELLEY From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 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 (Note: Her age is off in the newspaper but this was common)
ELIZABETH KELLY From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: 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.
MICHAEL KELLY From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 77-yr. old Michael Kelley(sic) died in Meeme. He had been a resident of that town for 46 years.
JAMES KENNEDY From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: At the age of 78 James Kennedy, an old settler in Town Meeme, died Mon. The funeral was held yesterday.
GEORGE KNIER 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
RICHARD KNOX From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 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. ********* (Richard Knox/d. 10 July 1901/age 46 yrs/Emphysema/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)
MARY LYNCH From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903: 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. (Note: This is the only cem. in Meeme twp. with the Lynch surname)
JOHN MCCAFFERTY From the Manitowoc Herald, 15 Nov 1856: John McCafferty died.
CATHERINE MCMAHON From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907: 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.
HELENA MILLER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900: 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.
BRIDGET MORRIS From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: 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.
WILLIAM MORRIS From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 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.
WILLIAM MORRISEY From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1894: William Morrissey, 22, committed suicide Tues. evening by jumping into the river from the 8th Street bridge. He drowned before rescuers could reach him.
AGNES MULHOLLAND From the Manitowoc Herald, 23 Oct 1862: Agnes Mulholland died in Meeme, wife of Henry Mulholland.
FRANCIS H. MULHOLLAND, DR. From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: 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.
HENRY MULHOLLAND SR. From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1894: 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.
DENNIS NAGEL From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901: At the advanced age of 91, Dennis 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.
PETER NETZER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896: Death of Peter Netzer, a resident of Town Meeme, a few days ago of consumption. He was 27 yrs. old. ******* (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)
MARY O'BOYLE From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: 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. (Note: This is the only cemetery in the county with the O'Boyle surname)
RICHARD O'SHEA From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891: 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.
JAMES RYAN RYAN: James Ryan/Jan. 6, 1840/Sept. 14, 1901 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. Death Sun. of 61-yr. old James Ryan in a local hospital following an illness of several years. He was a long time resident of Town Meeme. He is survived by his widow. The body was taken to Meeme for burial.
MALLICK RYAN (I believe this is the correct Ryan) Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 40, January 18, 1872, Page 4 Column 1 Malace Ryan, died yesterday morning, from the effects of a deep cut with a chisel, above his left knee, which he inflicted himself, trying to drive a handle into the chisel about twelve days ago. The poor young man-- only twenty two years of age-- had to suffer terribly before death relieved him.
BERNARD SCHNEIDER Bernard J. Schneider, 64, a town of Centerville farmer, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Sunday morning. Born March 11, 1910 in town of Meeme a son of the late Anthony and Mary Schnell Schneider, he attended St. Fidelis Catholic School at Spring Valley. On June 9, 1931, he married Lucinda Kuhn at St. Fidelis church. The couple farm in Town Centerville. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic church, Osman, and its Holy Name Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral mass was read Tuesday at St. Isidor Catholic church, Osman, Reverend Francis Rose, pastor, was celebrant. Burial was in the parish cemetery. - 1974
ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER (Margaret) Mrs. Schneider Dies Monday Funeral Services Conducted at School Hill This Thursday Mrs. Margaret Schneider passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Langenhahn at School Hill at 12:45 p. m. Monday, August 29th. Mrs. Schneider was born in the town of Meeme, near Osman, on April 24, 1852, and in 1871 was married to Julius Schneider. The couple moved on a farm near Osman, where Mr. Schneider died in 1923. Eleven years ago Mrs. Schneider went to School Hill to make her home with her daughter there. She is survived by three of her children, Mrs. August Langenhahn and Fred Schneider of Sheboygan and Albert Schcneider of the town of Meeme. One brother, Anton of Antigo also survives. Three daughters and 2 sons preceded her in death, while 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren are among the bereaved relatives. Mrs. Schneider was buried this Thursday morning at 9 a. m., the services being held at the home of her daughter, and at 9:30 a. m. services were held at St. Isadore’s Catholic church at Osman. The Rev. Father Wagner officiated and interment was made in the Osman cemetery. - 1938 (Note: The birth dates are the same for Barbara and Margaret. Apparently one first name or the other is really the middle name. This happens quite often)
JULIUS PETER SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908: Julius Schneider, Jr., in Meeme, died of an epileptic fit and was buried Monday in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased apparently suffered a seizure during the night and pressed his face in the pillow, so he was found dead in his bed in the morning. The 20-year old leaves his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
ANNA SCHNELL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Oct. 1904: Mrs. Ignatius Schnell, a 54-yr. old resident of Meeme, died Fri. following a confinement of one week with pneumonia. The deceased had come to Meeme as a child. ******* (Anna Schnell/d. 15 Oct. 1904/age 62 yrs/pneumonia/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)
BARBARA SCHNELL Barbara Schnell née Igl (b. August 5, 1884—d. June 12, 1976) Obituaries—Schnell— Mrs. Barbara Schnell, 91 a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday morning, at Holy Family Hospital extended care, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held 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 (illegible—b.m.l.) Mrs. Schnell, nee Barbara Igl, was born Aug. 5, 1884 in Germany, daughter of the late Frank and Teresa Fischer Igl. She was married to William Schnell, Aug. 17, 1905, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Survivors include two sons, Raymond of Manitowoc, Edward, of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kuchera, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alvis (Alice) Salm, of Rt. 1, Newton; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death on March 7, 1933. Two sons, Francis and Eugene, five brothers and seven sisters also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m., on Sunday. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m., Sunday, by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends. —HERALD-TIMES-REPORTER, VOL. 4—NO. 139, MANITOWOC-TWO RIVERS, WIS., SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1976—PAGE—3 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
ENOS SCHNELL Gestorben—Im Hospitale zur Hl. Familie dahier, woselbst seit längerer Zeit verpflegt worden war, starb am Dienstag letzter Woche Enos Schnell, einer der Pionier Ansiedler des Town Liberty. Der Verstorbene, der im Jahre 1838 in Pennsylvanien geboren wurde, kam als Knabe von 15 Jahren nach Manitowoc County und ist seit der Zeit hier wohnhast gewesen. Er hinterläßt drei Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand am Freitag in Osman statt.—Die Wahrheit, No. 953 Manitwowoc, Dienstag, den 8. September 1914 18. Jahrgang “Deaths—At the local Holy Family Hospital, where he has been boarded for quite some time, last week Tuesday, Enos Schnell, a pioneer of the settlement of the Town of Liberty passed away. The deceased, who was born in 1838 in Pennsylvania came to Manitowoc County as a 15-year-old youth and has since been a resident of here. He left behind three children. The burial took place on Friday in Osman.” —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann Gestorben—Nach längerem Kränkeln starb am Dienstag Abend im hiesigen Hospitale Enos Schnell von Liberty, einer der alten Ansiedler des Towns Liberty, in welchem er seit 61 Jahren whohnhast gewesen. Herr Schnell wurde im Jahre 1838 in Pennsylvanien geboren und kam als Knabe von 15 Jahren nach Manitowoc County. Er hinterläßt drei Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand heute Morgen von der St. Isiidor’s -Kirche in Osman aus statt. —Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 34, Freitag den 4ten September, 1914 No. 30 “Deaths—After a long period of sickness, Enos Schnell of Liberty, one of the old settlers of the town of Liberty, where he has been a resident for 61 years, passed away. Mr. Schnell was born in 1838 in Pennsylvania and came as a 15-year-old youth to Manitowoc County. He left behind 3 children. The burial took place this morning at St. Isidore’s Church in Osman.” —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
WILLIAM ALBERT SCHNELL Deaths—CARD OF THANKS—SCHNELL— May we take this occasion to thank those who by their kindness and ministrations of comfort assisted to (?) our grief in the death of our father and husband, Wm. Schnell. Especially are we grateful to Rev. Father Denny (Diny-ed.), Mr. Kellenbenz, neighbors, friends and relatives, pallbearers, donor of cars, spiritual bouquets and floral offerings.—Mrs. William Schnell and Family— Manitowoc Herald Times, Vol. Xxxv, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday March 13, 1933, NO. 122, Page Nine *********** Osman— Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Keller and Mr. and Mrs. James O’Conner of Brillion attended the funeral of William Schnell on Saturday.— Manitowoc Herald Times, Vol. Xxxv, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday March 14, 1933, NO. 123, Page Six (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
DENNIS SHALLUE From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death Wed. last week in Osman, in this county, of 65-yr. old Dennis Shallue, a resident of Town Meeme for 40 yrs. He leaves 3 children. ********** (Dennis Shallue/d. 30 Mar. 1905/age 68/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)
MARGARET SHANAHAN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Death Wed. last week in Town Liberty of 74-yr. old Mrs. Margaret Shanahan. The deceased was among the earliest settlers of Town Liberty where she has lived since 1847. She leaves 7 children.
MARTIN SHANAHAN From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: In Meeme on Sat. a son of farmer Martin Shanahan died in a terrible way. He had climbed to the top of the farm's windmill in order to make some repairs, slipped and fell from a height of 20 feet, hitting the drive shaft, which broke and one end went into his body.
ARNOLD SIEHRS From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896: Death of Arnold Siehrs on Fri. in the local mental facility where he had been a patient for about a year. He was a resident of Meeme. The casket was transported to Meeme for burial on Monday.
CATHERINE SULLIVAN Funeral Services Held Saturday for Mrs. K. Sullivan Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning for Mrs. Katherine Sullivan, 84, widow of James Sullivan of Osman, who passed away Wednesday evening at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness. The service at the Nennig Funeral home at St. Wendel was at 8:45 a.m. and was followed by the one at 9:30 o’clock at St. Isadore’s Catholic church in Osman. The Rev. Edward Wagner officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Peppard, Joe Holfeltz, Peter Deehr, William Deehr, Peter Adolph and Martin Hoban. The Holy Rosary society of which the deceased was a member attended the funeral in a body. Those from away at the services were Mr. John Gries, Miss Lillian Gries, Mr. Sauthier, Menominee, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sullivan, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Nellie Lardon, Mrs. Stella Flint and Mr. and Mrs. George Green, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark and daughter, Ella, Stephen Egan, Donald Madigan, Mrs. Matt Wagner and Miss Cathryn Groh, Manitowoc; Mrs. H. Trossen, Mrs. Harold Landgraf, Mrs. Ed. Tetschlag, Mrs. John Bertsche, Sheboygan; Leo and James Groh, Miss Margaret Groh, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoban, St. Nazianz. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 1, 1943 – P. 6
MARGARET AGNES TAUGHER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: Death Tues. last week in Meeme of a 20 yr. old daughter of farmer Thomas Taugher, from a tumor. The burial took place Fri. at the Catholic Cemetery in Meeme.
JOHN TINTINGER John Tintinger, 73, Meeme Resident for 68 Years Dies. John Tintinger, 73, a resident of Manitowoc county for 68 years passed away last night at the farm home in the town of Meeme. The deceased was born in Paris, France and came to this country with his parents when a boy of five years. He has always resided here. His wife passed away in 1908 (sic). He is survived by two brothers, Peter and Frank of Meeme and three sisters, Mrs. John Rader of Meeme, Mrs. Kate Partswald of Milwaukee and Mrs. Maggie Zantz of St. Paul. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Osman Catholic church. (Manitowoc Herald-News, Mon., June 9, 1930) note: John Tintinger is the son of Peter and Margaret Johannes Tintinger. John's first wife, Katherine Schad, was born 11 Sept. 1860. They married at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz on 16 Jun 1885. She died on 23 Mar 1886 in Meeme Twp. and was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill WI. (obit and note sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARGARET (BEYER) TINTINGER Frau John Tintinger, nahe Schulberg, ist einem chronischen Leiden am 5 Januar erlegen. Die Verststorbene erreichte ein Alter von 29 Jahren. (Sheboygan Zeitung, Wed. Jan. 12, 1898, “Franklin column”, p. 5) translation: Mrs. John Tintinger, from School Hill neighborhood, died on January 5 after a chronic illness. The deceased was 29 years old. The wife who is buried with him is Margaret Beyer, daughter of Gerhard and Margaret Petrie Beyer. She was born in Russell Twp, Sheboygan Co. on 11 Aug 1869, was baptised at St. Anna Church, New Holstein Twp, Calumet Co. on 28 August 1869. She was the daughter of Gerhard and Margaret Petri Beyer. The correct date for her death is 5 Jan 1898 which can be ascertained by comparing her county death record with the cemetery transcription (obit and note sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MICHAEL TINTINGER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Michael Tintinger, well-known resident of our city, died Monday in Holy Family Hospital. He had worked in the coal business, then later was proprietor of a loan office. The deceased is survived by his parents, residing in Meeme, and several sisters. The body was taken to Meeme for burial.
MAGDELANE WALSH From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901: Death on Fri. of a 4-mo. old daughter of Town Newton resident Thomas Welsch. The funeral was Sun. in Osman.
ANTON WALTERBACH From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1894: Death last Sat. in Town Meeme of Anton Walterbach. He was born 16 Oct. 1825 in Ober-Heimbach, Bezirk Coblenz and came to America in 1846, first settling in Milwaukee. About 2 yrs. later he moved to Meeme where he remained until his death. In 1851 he married Elisabeth Laubenheimer. His wife preceded him in death a few years ago. There were 8 children of the marriage, of whom 6 are still living. He is survived by 32 grandchildren, a brother David Walterbach and a sister Mrs. Rebecca Hubert. The heavily attended funeral took place Monday.
MARY WALTERBACH From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: Mrs. Anton Walterbach of Osman, Town Meeme, has died in Chicago where she had gone to seek medical help concerning an illness which had afflicted her for a long time. The deceased, just 35 yrs. old, leaves her husband, 5 children, her sorrowing parents and several sisters. The body was brought from Chicago to Meeme and buried there.
PETER WALTERBACH From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1889: Death of Peter Walterbach Sun. night of pneumonia. The deceased was a farmer in Town Meeme, 66 yrs. of age, and leaves a widow and 6 grown children. He was buried yesterday morning.
PETER R. WEINSHEIM Peter T. Weinsheim, 86, a retired milk tester who worked in Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties for 50 years, died Monday at his winter residence in Booksville, Fla. He was born on May 9, 1884. For the past 10 years since retirement, he lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schneider, R. 1, Kiel. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Henry Robarge of Zion, Ill. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Francis Rose, pastor of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. - 1970
ANNA WHITE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896: Death in Meeme a few days ago of 70 yr. old Mrs. Annie White who was buried Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery near Osman.