ANNA ACKERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1905: Mrs. Henry Ackermann, a resident of Town Newton, died Sun. evening last week of peritonitis. The deceased who was born 23 Feb. 1862 in Town Newton, is survived by her husband, her father, and 5 sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday. ******** (Note: I believe this is her, correct town, same birth and death years though the dates are a bit different by a few days. Maiden name Bauer, married Henry Ackermann 29 Apr 1889 in Manitowoc Co. Her parents are Anton & Anna Bauer...just below her listing in the cemetery... as is her sister Cecelia. (1880 census)/from researcher) PHILLIP S. ANDRASTEK, DEACON Deacon Phil S. Andrastek, age 69, of 2417 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 11, 1939, in Manitowoc, son of the late Stanley and Viola (Krejcie) Andrastek. Phil was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1957. After graduation, he entered the U.S Army National Guard until 1965. On Oct. 11, 1958, he married the former Lucy Schultz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was a 15 year veteran of the Manitowoc Police Department as a motorcycle officer, logging over 100,000 miles with the department. Phil had a short career as the owner of Polish Phil's. He was employed as a security guard at the Manitowoc Company for many years. During his retirement, Phil was a member of the maintenance staff at Silver Lake College, and noon supervisor at L.B. Clarke School, Two Rivers. Phil was ordained a deacon with the Green Bay Diocese in the fall of 1986, being assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church in conjunction with Manitowoc Jail Ministry. He also ministered to numerous local nursing homes, as well as St. Francis of Assisi Parish where he was a member. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: William J. Peters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Bishop Robert Morneau and the Revs. Dan Felton and Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. Assisting on the altar will be Deacon Robert Drobka and Deacon William Klein. Burial will be at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m., led by the Rev. Dan Felton. Friends may also call on Tuesday morning at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Figure larger than life; friend to the "little guy" and the oppressed; gifted storyteller; friendly conversationalist; generous spirit; loving husband; proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather; man of God. Herald Times Reporter, July 4, 2008
PETER FELLER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1897: Death of 78 yr. old Peter Feller on Thurs. at the home of his son-in-law Charles Duveneck in Newton. He leaves 6 grown children. The funeral was Mon. at the cemetery near St. Peter's Church in Newton.
FRANCISKA FRAENZL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: Death on Fri. of Mrs. Franziska Fraenzl, one of the best known residents of our county and a resident of Town Newton. The deceased was born 13 Dec. 1805 in Pechbach, Austria, and came to America with her husband and children in 1856. Two of her sisters remain in Austria and survive her. The family went to Cairo, Illinois, but after a year moved to Manitowoc, living ever since on a farm in Town Newton. Last Fall Mrs. Fraenzl moved into Manitowoc until her death of old age debility. She is survived by one son – Prof. Fraenzl of Manitowoc – and 4 sisters – the 2 living in Austria mentioned above, and the other 2 in Town Newton. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. On Tues. the casket was taken St. Petri Church in Town Newton for a funeral service, and then was interred in the St. Petri Cemetery. The extraordinary number of mourners was witness to the high esteem in which she was held by her neighbors. The Harmonia Chorus of Manitowoc, whose director is Prof. Fraenzl, participated in the ceremony at the cemetery. (Note: Tombstone has d. as 1896, but b. date matches. It may be a typo on transcription)
MARIA FRAENZL From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1901: Death Thurs. of Mrs. Mary Fraenzl in the home of her son-in-law Edward W. Hall here, following several months of medical attention for liver cancer. She leaves 3 sons and 6 daughters, her husband having predeceased her many years ago. The body was brought to Newton, where Mrs. Fraenzl had lived for many years, and buried there Sat. morning in a well attended funeral.
CARLA HARTUNG Private funeral services for Mrs. Carla Hartung, nee Carla Musiel, 82, formerly of 8017 W. Oklahoma St., Milwaukee, who died Wednesday, will be Monday at Milwaukee, with burial services at 1 p.m. at St. Peter Cemetery, Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1973
JOHN P. HEIN EX-RESIDENT OF CITY DIES IN MONTANA John P. Hein, former Manitowoc man who has been making his home in the west for the past 32 years, died at Butte, Montana yesterday afternoon from complications, according to messages received by relatives in this city today. He was 50 years of age. Mr. Hein was born in Manitowoc on June 9, 1882 and left Manitowoc for the west when 18 years of age. He lived in Colorado for a period and later moved to Butte where he represented a powder company as a salesman. He never married and his only immediate relatives are three brothers, Matt and Philip of Manitowoc, Peter of Evanston, Illinois and one sister, Mrs. William Weinert of Butte. The remains are to be brought to this city for interment and will arrive in Manitowoc on the 4:45 o'clock train Friday afternoon. The remains will rest in state at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home South Fourteenth street, Friday evening and services will be held from the funeral home at 9 o'clock and from the St. Andrews church at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Interment will take place at the St. Peter's cemetery. Manitowoc Lodge of Elks will furnish an escort for the body, Mr. Hein having been a member of Butte lodge, 240 and notice of the death having been sent the local lodge. Manitowoc Herald News, March 24, 1932 P. 2
JOSEPH HEIN DROWNS IN RIVER NEAR SCHUETTE FARM AT RAPIDS Joseph Hein Taken With Cramps and Loses Life—Body is Recovered After an Hour—Boys See Tragedy The first drowning accident of the year happened yesterday, with Joseph Hein, aged 19, the victim, Hein losing his life in the river near the Schuette farm at Rapids late yesterday afternoon. The body was recovered and brought to this city and will be taken to the home of a brother in law, George Jaegerman, 1808 Marshal Street. Hein who was employed at the shipyards, (illegible) helping his brother in law with work on the Morse farm. After supper Hein said he would take a swim in the river and left alone. It is presumed he was taken with cramps. Two or three boys were the only witnesses to the tragedy and were unable to help Hein. They ran to a neighboring house and gave the alarm and a call was being taken from the water, where it had been for forty five minutes. Nothing could be done for the man, who had been dead for some time. The body was brought to the city and taken to the Urbanek and Wattawa rooms and later removed to the Jaegerman home. The dead man had been a resident here all his life. Both parents are dead. He was a son of the late Matt Hein who resided at Newton. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 05, 1918
JOYCE A. HEIN Joyce A. Hein, age 73, of Manitowoc, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003 at her residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at St. Peter Cemetery, Manitowoc. Joyce Hein, daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris Avery Harmon, was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Two Rivers. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1948. On Nov. 12, 1949, she married Marshall Hein at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Joyce was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was an active volunteer for the Manitowoc Health Care Center, St. Boniface Catholic Church and for the Meals on Wheels Program. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Joyce was preceded in death by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Friday (TONIGHT), Aug. 8, 2003, from 4 until 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Sister Renee Delvaux. The visitation will continue on Saturday morning at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Joyce was a “special” lady She will be sadly missed by family and her many good friends. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Holy Family Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center and the Hospice Program. Their kindness, care and concern will not be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2003
MARY HEIN MRS. HEIN, LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF COUNTY, IS DEAD Born Here in 1854 and Had Always Made Home in Co. Young Bride is Dead Death claimed two in the city last night, Mrs. Mary Hein, widow of the late Matthew Hein, passing away at the hospital after a short illness, due to complications. Mrs. Hein was a native of the town of Manitowoc, born Dec. 7, 1854 and had resided here all her life. Four daughters and three sons survive. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Monday at 9 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 04, 1917, Page 5
MATT HEIN (d. 1915) MATTHEW HEIN, WELL KNOWN FARMER, IS FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED AT HOME SOUTH OF CITY Matthew Hein, a well known farmer residing four miles south of the city, was found dead in bed at his home early this morning, death being due to heart trouble. The body was found at 1 o'clock by members of the family who had visited his room to see whether he was resting. Mr. Hein having been in ill health for some time past. Mr. Hein was 61 years of age and had been a resident here for the past twenty years, engaged in farming. He was born at Hartford. Mr. Hein is survived by a widow and seven children, Mrs. James Kelley, this city; Leo Hein, of Belleville, Mich.; Mrs. A. Tollefson, Valders; George, Elisabeth, Agnes, and Joseph, at home. Three brothers, two at Hurley and one at Milwaukee, and one sister a twin of Mr. Hein, at New Richmond also survive. The funeral will be held ? from St. Peter's church at ?. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 1915, Page 1 ********** Leo Hein, of Belleville, Mich.; Anton Hein, of Milwaukee; Fred Hein of Peshtigo Lake; Mrs. John Hein of Ironwood; Mrs. Mary Hein and Henry Hein, of Hurley, Mich., attended the funeral of the late M.A. Hein at St. Peter's church today at Newton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 01, 1915, Page 3
PETER H. HEIN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1906: (Article providing details of a rail accident Friday near Ironwood, Michigan, involving 5 freight cars of logs whose brakes gave way and which took the lives of two men, one local –peter Hein.) Hein’s body was brought to the residence of his father Matt. Hein in Manitowoc Rapids for burial Tuesday morning. In addition to his parents, Peter Hein is survived by a brother in Manitowoc Rapids, as well as his widow and 3 children living in Ironwood.
PHILIPP HEIN (d. 1914) DIES ON HOUR WEEK AFTER HE SUFFERED STROKE Phillip Hein, Town Manitowoc, Dies at Hospital Just one week to the hour from the time he suffered a stroke of paralysis while attending services at St. Boniface church, Phillip Hein, a prominent town of Manitowoc man, died at the hospital in this city yesterday. Mr. Hein was removed to the hospital after having suffered the stroke at morning services at the church Nov. 22. Mr. Hein was 64 years of age, having been born at Hartford, this state, June 1, 1850. He came here with his parents as a boy and had resided in the town of Manitowoc for many years. A widow and family survive. The funeral will be held from St. Peters Church Wednesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 30, 1914 P.8
JOSEPH HELFERT From Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1892: Death on Mon. in Town Newton of Joseph Helfert from cancer. Burial took place this morning in St. Peters Cemetery in Newton.
MATT KASELESKI From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1889: Sudden death of Matt Kaseleski on Wed. morning of inflammation of the lower abdomen. The deceased will be buried on Fri. morning at St. Peters Cemetery in Town Newton.
EVA KLEINBAUER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903: Death Sun. in Newton of 64-yr. old Mrs. Eva Kleinbauer as a result of a stroke she had suffered Thurs. last week. The deceased leaves 2 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was yesterday morning.
THOMAS KLEINBAUER Death Certificate, Volume #22, Page #415 Name Of Deceased: Thomas Kleinbauer Color/ Sex: White/Male Occupation: Retired Age: 95 Yrs. 6 Mo. 18 Dys. Father: Unknown Father's Birthplace: Poland Mother: Unknown Mother's Birthplace: Poland Deceased Birthplace: Poland Birthdate: Dec 19, 1830 Certification: Widowed Death Date: July 6, 1926 At 7 P.M. Cause Of Death: Myocarditis & Senility Place Of Death: Manitowoc County, Cato Operation Precede Death: No Autopsy: No Test Confirmed Diagnosis: Clinical & Aye Name Of Physician: W.A. Rausch Of Valders, Wi Name Of Informant: Niels P. Peterson Of Manitowoc R#4 Date Of Registration: July 15, 1926 Registrar: Louis Pivonka ********************* From the Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 8, 1926 p.2, col.2 T. KLEINBAUER, CO. PIONEER IS DEAD, AGE 95 Thomas Kleinbauer, a pioneer resident of the county, died Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N.P. Peterson. Rural Route 4. The demise was due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Kleinbauer having reached the advanced age of more than ninety-five years. The funeral will be held Friday with services at 9 o'clock in the morning at St. Mary's Catholic church and burial will be at St. Peter's cemetery in Newton. Born December 19, 1830 in Germany, Mr. Kleinbauer was married in Europe and came to this country at the opening of the Civil war. He settled in this county, owning and operating a farm in the town of Newton for fifty years. His wife preceded him in death twenty-three years ago and two children also preceded the father in death. Surviving are one son, Peter of the city and three daughters, Mrs. N.P. Peterson, with whom he has made his home, Miss. Josephine Kleinbauer of Chicago and Mrs. Rose Peterson of Hartland. Four grandchildren also survive him.
FRANK KULANZEK From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885: Death of Frank Kulanzek on Wed. morning in Town Manitowoc. He was the brother of the Mr. William Kulanzek. The funeral will take place Fri. morning in St. Peters Cemetery in Town Newton.
ANNA (ROCK) LONSDORF From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906: Death from old age debility on Monday of Mrs. Anna Lonsdorf, widow of Peter Lonsdorf. The deceased, who lived with her son John Lonsdorf in Newton, was born 13 August 1819 in Neunig, Prussia, and came to Town Newton in 1847 where she has resided ever since. She leaves a son and a daughter. The funeral will be held this morning.
IDA MUSIEL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901: Death in Newton on Fri. of Mrs. Musiel after several years of suffering with consumption. She was 45-yrs. of age and is survived by her husband and several children. ******** FREED FROM EARTHLY CARES MUSIEL Death relieved Mrs. Frank Musiel of earthly cares at noon today, the demise occurring at the home in Newton. Decedent had been a constant sufferer for a long term of years and the system had become so weakened that it could not withstand the ravages of disease when a severe attack came recently. She was 45 years of age and had passed nearly all her life here. By her death a husband and family of small children are called upon to mourn. Mr. Musiel is postmaster at Clover. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but burial will probably take place Sunday at Newton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 11, 1901, p. 1
EUGENE P. PARWORTH, SR. Eugene P. Parworth Sr., 76 of 2203 Silver Creek Rd., Manitowoc, was born to eternal life Sunday morning, February 18, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James J. Stamborski with burial on the family plot at St. Peter Cemetery. He was born February 4, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Blanche Roberts Parworth. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc. Since 1942 he was employed as a Tin Smith for Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He retired as an Inspector in 1979. He married Josephine T. Tadych, June 26, 1935, at Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. Eugene enjoyed his family and small game hunting and trapping. Mr. Parworth was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and The Boilermakers Union Local 443. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Kenneth Parworth, a stepbrother, August Grosstueck, two sisters, Elmira and Virginia Parworth and a stepsister, Josephine Marcin. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Stamborski. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPHINE T. PARWORTH Josephine T. Parworth, age 81, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, September 13, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 1997, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebratd by Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial on the family lot at St. Peter Cemetery, Manitowoc. Josephine was born April 8, 1916, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Emma Tadych Rohl. She grew up and was educated in the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area, and was self- employed with the Fuller Brush Company for many years. Josephine married Eugene P. Parworth June 26, 1935, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 54 years of marriage together and Eugene preceded her in death February 18, 1990. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the St. Theresa Society of the church. (Survivors ommited for privacy) Josephine was preceded in death by a brother, William Rohl; and two sisters, Bette Rohl and Lorraine Patterson. Relatives and friends may call Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a parish prayer service held on Tuesday evening by Rev. Janas. Herald Times Reporter, September 15,1977 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ANNA (nee FELLER) PITSCH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1882: The wife of John P. Pitsch, who died on Sunday was buried in St. Peters Church Cemetery in Newton, then Mr. J. Feller, Mrs. Pitsch's father who died Mon. was buried in the same cemetery.
PETER PITSCH From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1895: Death on Mon. of John P. Pitsch, a well-known citizen of our city, after a long illness with a liver condition. The deceased, who was born 17 June 1838 in Bidingen, Kreis Merzig, Trier, formerly lived in Newton but for the last many years had a store here on the corner of Main and Marshall Streets. He is survived by his widow and 3 grown children. The burial took place yesterday. The funeral service was conducted at the local Catholic Church, following which the casket was taken to Newton and buried in St. Peters Cemetery next to the body of his first wife.
ANNA ROBERT Mrs. Anna Roberts Dead Mrs. Anna Robert, widow of the late Michael Kuhl, died at her home on the Lake Shore road south of the city last night, aged 80 years. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis and to age. She came here from Germany when a girl of 19. Two sons and three daughters survive. The funeral will be held Friday morning from St. Peter’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 16, 1915, Page 4 ******** (No.7. 1st publication Feb. 3, 1916.) COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN-IN PROBATE. In the matter of the estate of Anna Robert, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at a regular term of the county court to be held in and for said county at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, in said county on the 1st Tuesday (being the 7th day) of March, A.D., 1916, at the opening of court on that day the following matter will be heard and considered. The application of Elizabeth Robert, executor of the will of Anna Robert, deceased, late of Manitowoc, in said county, for the examination and allowance of his (sic) final account, and or the assignment of the residue of the estate of said deceased to such persons as are by law entitled therefor; and for the determination and adjudication of the inheritance tax, if any, payable in said estate. Dated Feb. 2, A.D. 1916. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 3, 1916 P.5
NICKOLAUS ROBERT From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1895: Death on Thurs. last week in Town Newton of 70 yr. old Nicolaus Roberts. The deceased was born in Freudenberg, Germany, and came to America in 1854. He leaves a widow and 6 grown children. The funeral took place Sat. morning at the local Catholic Cemetery. (Note: On some records the surname is Roberts)
JOHN ROCK From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: Death in Milwaukee last week of 75 yr. old John Rock, a former resident of Newton. The body was brought to Newton and buried there. (Note: This is the only cem. in Newton twp. with the surname Rock. A John is with Catherine here so I'm putting this obit with Catherine and John.)
JOSEPH ROEDIG NEWTON PIONEER DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE OF 90 YEARS Joseph Redite(sic), Resident of Co. Man; Years is Claimed by Death Joseph Redite, one of the oldest resident of the county, died at his home in Newton today from infirmities incident to age. He was nearly ? years old and had resided in the county for more than half a century. Decedent is survived by an aged widow and nine children. Ms. Pete Strupf, Mrs. F. Bauer, Mrs. H. Bruin, Newton; Mrs. N. Brachman, this city; Mrs. Kessler, Chicago; Carl, Adolph and Bertha of Newton. Twenty seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Friday at Newton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 06, 1917, Page 5
JOSEPH SCHERER From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1903: Death Mon., after a short illness, of 35-yr. old Joseph Scherer who resided about 4 miles from Manitowoc on the so-called Lake Shore Road. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral will be held this morning in the local St. Boniface Church followed by interment in the Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
JOSEPHINE SCHERER Josephine nee Wild (May 10, 1869-June 2, 1939 wife of Joseph Scherer [married June 27, 1893 in City of Manitowoc Joseph was born in the Town of Newton of Mathias Scherer and Elizabeth Backes] daughter of Mathias Wild and Susanna Fisch died from "heart disease, myocardial degeneration, gastric hemorrhage and peptic ulcer ruptured" (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page) ********** Mrs. Scherer To Be Laid To Rest Tuesday Morning St. Nazianz, Wis.- Mrs. Josephine Scherer, nee Josephine Wild, of this village passed away at 7 p.m. last Friday at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc where she was taken Thursday afternoon. Death was due to a hemorrhage. Deceased was born in 1869 in Manitowoc county where with the exception of 10 years spent in Chicago, she lived all her life. For the last three years she made her home with her son, George, in this village. She was a member of the St. Gregory Christian Mother society of St. Nazianz. Survivors are two sons, Edward of Manitowoc and George of this village; six grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Anna Wild of this village. Her husband preceded her in death 36 years ago and three children, Joseph, Mathew and Elizabeth died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic church in Manitowoc, with interment in St. Peter's cemetery in that city, the Rev. Henry H. Letz officiating. Friends may view the body at the home of her son, Edward, on South Eighteenth street, Manitowoc. Unknown Paper Friday, June 2, 1939
THERESIA SCHERER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death from consumption on Fri. of 42-yr. old Mrs. Theresa Scherer at her home on Lake Shore Road, 3 miles south of Manitowoc. In addition to her 2 sons, she is survived by her sorrowing mother and several sisters. The funeral was held Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Newton.
CATHARINA STEDER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1891: Death on Mon. of 56 yr. old Mrs. Ric Stetter (or Stetten - type slurred). Burial was yesterday in St. Peters Cemetery, Town Newton.
MARIANNE STEPHANI From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1885: Death of 74-year old Mrs. Marianne Stephani (nee Wagner), on the morning of 31 Aug., after a three-month illness. The deceased was born in Kroev on the Mosel, and came with her husband to Wisconsin in 1855 where they settled in Newton. The burial took place yesterday at St. Peters Cemetery in Newton, alongside her late husband. She leaves two sons – Wm. Stephani of Manitowoc, and Peter Stephani of Newton; also two daughters – one a widow of the late John Strauch in Manitowoc, and Mrs. Unfried of Chicago.
ANTON R. TOLLEFSON Anton R. Tollefson, age 88, of 4132 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Tony was born on Nov. 9, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Josephine (Hein) Tollefson. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army Motor Pool Division during World War II. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married the former Adeline Hettmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Aug. 21, 2007. Tony was employed at Aluminum Speciality of Manitowoc, and then at A.H. Stock Manufacturing of Newton until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Council 710, and also a member of the Manitowoc Chiefs Semi Pro Football team in the 1950s. Tony was also an active volunteer at Peter's Pantry. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Tony was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Oliver and Kenneth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to especially thank Aurora Medical Center 3E staff for their comforting care they provided for Tony, especially to (private), his daytime nurse, and Kathy, his nighttime nurse, who was also with him and his family when he passed away. Tony was a loving father and grandfather who was always ready to help his family in anyway he could. He enjoyed fishing and gardening in which he took special pride in growing his prize tomatoes. He also loved working on his wood projects in his workshop, where he made many special items for family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 19, 2008
EUGENE M. TOLLEFSON LONG ILLNESS PROVES FATAL Eugene Tollefson Dies At Route 3 Residence Although he had been in poor health for several years, the death of Eugene Tollefson, son of Mrs. Josephine Tollefson, occurred unexpectedly at 1:45 p.m., Tuesday at the residence Manitowoc, route 3. He was born at Valders Dec. 9, 1913(sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Tollefson. His father died 10 years ago. The survivors are his mother and three brothers, Oliver, Anton and Kenneth, all at home. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home until the funeral. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock tonight. Services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., at Pfeffer's and at 9 o'clock at St. Andrew's church. Father Letz will officate and burial will be at St. Peter's cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 1, 1933 P. 2
LUZIA TROSSEN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1895: Death Tues. evening in Town Newton of Mrs. Trossen, widow of Nic Trossen who died last summer. The deceased, who was 49 yrs. of age, died of stomach cancer. She leaves 4 grown children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the cemetery of St. Peters congregation of Town Newton.
NICOLAUS TROSSEN From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894: Death early Tues. morning, after a long illness, of 65 yr. old Mr. Ric. Troffen (sic). The deceased, who has been a resident of Town Newton for a long time, suffered for many years from asthma that eventually turned into dropsy. He leaves a widow and 4 grown children. The burial took place this morning in the cemetery of St. Peters in Newton.
FRIDERICH R. WELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1885: Death of Friederich Wellner on 22 May in Town Newton. He was 65 yrs. 10 days old, was a resident here for about 30 years, and leaves a wife and one daughter who married Mr. Joseph Loritz three years ago in Newton. Burial took place 25 May in the St. Peters Catholic Church Cemetery in Newton.
MATHIAS WILD From Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901: Death Thurs. last week of 81-yr. old Matthias Wild of dropsy at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Scherer. The deceased was born in 1818 and came to America as a youth and has been a resident of our county since 1850. He is survived by a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning at St. Peter's Cemetery in Town Newton.