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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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), ossw:
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.
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.