ANN LAHEY From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers –no date) The mother of innkeeper Ed. Laley(sic) died Sunday afternoon at age 59. She had been in good health and her passing was unexpected. She worked here as a mid-wife and enjoyed great affection. The funeral was held Tuesday from the English Church. ********* Mrs. E. Lahey Passes Away Mrs. E. Lahey, an old and esteemed resident of this city, died at her home in the northern part of the city at 3 o’clock last Sunday morning of cancer of the liver, which for sometime previous to her death caused her intense pain. She was born June 12, 1848 on Shetland Island, off the coast of Scotland, her maiden name being Ann Williamson. She came to this country and to Manitowoc when she was between 7 and 8 years of age. In 1858 her parents settled in the Town of Two Creeks where she resided until she was married to Mr. E. Lahey at the age of 22 years. She then went to Menominee, Michigan, to reside where she remained several years where she, by force of circumstances, became a professional nurse. From Menominee she came to this city some twenty-five years ago and lived here up to the time of her death. Her husband has been an inmate of the Milwaukee Soldier’s home and a helpless cripple for many years. She leaves five sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown except the youngest daughter. They are Daniel, Edward, Peter and George of this city, Arthur of Three Lakes, state of Washington, and Ella and Lillian of this city. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. Thomson of the Congregational church officiating and Hans Christianson, Andrew Allen, S.P. Nelson, S.H. Dickson, Chas. Dodge and Harney Lyman acting as pall bearers. The floral tribute was grand. Mrs. Lahey’s many friends attended the last sad rites showing their appreciation for the Christian character and many kindnesses extended by the deceased to her fellow beings. The Reporter, Saturday, Aug. 24, 1907 ******** (Note: Possibly Lahey in first obit? I have Ed. Lahey and Anna who died in 1907. There is no Laley surname in any of the cems.) ANNA LAHEY From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1908: A 7-month old little daughter of Mr. Ed Lahey in Two Rivers died Saturday and was buried Monday.
AUGUSTA LAHEY ‘BUDDY’ LAHEY OF TWO RIVERS IS DEAD AT 44 Two Rivers – A distinctive Two Rivers lady of 44, who had a hearty “buddy” for everyone she met in doing the family chores, is dead. She was Miss Augusta (Buddy) Lahey, 3002 Monroe St., who died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient only a day. She had been in failing health for nearly a year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home Two Rivers, the Rev. W. C. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery here. Little “Buddy”, one of the city’s best known residents who grew only to the stature of a girl of 10, because of physical deficiencies, was a familiar figure on city streets for some 40 years. She was born in Two Rivers in 1909, a daughter of the late former Fire Chief Edward Lahey and Ella Gruman Lahey. Besides her mother, she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel and Mrs. George Eggers of Two Rivers, Mrs. E. M. Brocher of Milwaukee and Mrs. Gilbert Weiss of Manitowoc; and three brothers, Walter of King, Wis., Edward of Two Rivers and Robert Lahey of Mishicot. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. Dec. 9, 1953
DANIEL LAHEY CAPTAIN LAHEY, 84, RETIRED SHIP MASTER, IS DEAD Two Rivers - Capt. Dan Lahey, 84, of 2119 Jackson St., retired master of a number of vessels on the Great Lakes and for years part owner of freight-carrying steamers and schooners, died early Thursday night at the Sunny View Sanitarium at Fond de Lac where he had been a patient several years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending contact with a son, Roy Lahey, first assistant engineer on the ore carrier Homer D. Williams of the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. Services however will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home here, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlet officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Captain Lahey was born at Menominee, Mich., on Aug. 7, 1871, a son of the late Edward Lahey and Ann Williamson Lahey. When he was 14 years old the family brought him to Two Rivers. Continuing his education in the Two River public schools, he took his first post as a mariner as a mate on the tug Temple Emory of the Mann Bros. Co. of Two Rivers which was commanded by Captain Campbell and later by Capt. Louis Le Clair. Several years later Mr. Lahey and James Tesser of Two Rivers purchased the steam barge M&M, a lumber carrier. It also carried freight between Two Rivers and Manitowoc for the Goodrich Transit Co. Captain Lahey’s next venture was the operation of the steam barge Welcome, a former passenger craft of the Hart Transportation Co. which was converted for freight conveyance. His partner in the operation was the late Dr. Joseph Eggers, Two Rivers dentist. Disposing of the M&M, Captain Lahey with the late Simon Schneider, a local clothier, his brother Peter Lahey, also of Two Rivers, acquired the two-masted schooner Glen Cuyler which was engaged as a freight carrier, on the east and west shores of Lake Michigan. Later, for a number of years Captain Lahey became master of the Sailor Boy, a passenger and freight carrier of the Hart Transportation Co. and then retired from the lakes after serving as captain on one of the U.S. Engineering Dept. about 1920. Returning to Two Rivers, Captain Lahey took a position as engineer at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital from which post he retired a number of years ago because of ill health. Surviving him are his wife, the former Lucille Campbell, whom he married at Marinette in 1913, a daughter, Miss Clara Lahey of Norwalk, Conn., four sons, Roy, John and Donald of Two Rivers and George of Philadelphia, two sisters, Mrs. Fred W. Dicke of Two Rivers and Mrs. George Hollander of Manitowoc, two brothers, George and Peter Lahey of Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Fri. Oct. 21, 1955
EDWARD E. LAHEY EDWARD LAHEY, FORMER CHIEF FIREMAN, DIES In Failing Health for Past Four Months; Called by Death During Night Death claimed former Fire Chief Edward Lahey, 54, one of the county’s best known men, at nine o’clock Monday night at the family home, 1823 Washington street. Mr. Lahey was confined to bed but six days, but was in failing health for the past four months, due to complication of diseases. Burial Thursday The funeral services will be held from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home until burial. Ex-Chief Lahey who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lahey, was born at Cedar River, Mich. When but a few years old his parents moved to the town of Two Rivers and settled in the Tannery, where the father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill. In his young manhood he pursued the life work of his father, that of a sailor, having been employed on a number of lake freighters as an engineer. He returned to this city to take up the position of engineer on the tug Temple Emory, of which the elder brother, Dan was master. For a number of years he served as secretary of the licensed Tugmen’s Protective Association, and about twenty-two years ago retired from the lakes. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. For seven years, Mr. Lahey was fire chief of the fire department, assuming the duties after the city employed the first paid department. He retired from the department four years ago, and since has operated a soft drink establishment on Washington street. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Lahey was married to Ella Gruman of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Walter, Edward, Jr., and Robert, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel, this city; Mrs. Emanuel Broker, Milwaukee, and Ella, Gertrude and Augusta at home. He also leaves four brothers, Captain Dan, Peter, George, this city and Arthur, Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Dicke and Mrs. Norman Stollberg. The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Tues. Oct. 22, 1929 ******** (Note: stone says. d. 1930 but his obit says 1929)
ELLA LAHEY Mrs. Ella Lahey, 91, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, widow of Edward Lahey, first chief when the Two Rivers Fire Dept. became a paid organization, died Thursday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Ella Grumann, was born Nov. 22, 1879, at Rhinesberg, Germany, a daughter of the late Julius and Augusta Ohm Grumann. When she was eight the family brought her to this country, settling at Two Rivers. She was married Jan. 4, 1897, at Two Rivers to Edward E. Lahey. He died in 1929. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Two Rivers. Mrs. Lahey is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nora Schmeichel and Mrs. George Eggers of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Gilbert Weiss of Manitowoc: three sons, Walter E. of King, Wis., Edward Jr. of Two Rivers, and Robert of Eaton, Ohio; a brother, Julius Grumann, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & STangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971
GEORGE R. LAHEY George R. Lahey, 85, of 1626-25th St., Two Rivers, retired downtown Two Rivers businessman, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Revs. Vernon Hauser and Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Lahey was born Oct. 15, 1886, at Two Rivers, son of the late Edward and Ann Williamson Lahey. He attended the public schools at Two Rivers and as a young man he learned the plumbing trade. He had been associated in a partnership with the late John F. Watson in the plumbing, heating and electrical field in the firm known as Lahey & Watson on Washington Street until his retirement in 1956. He was a 50-year member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F.&A.M., and Two Rivers chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star; and the Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons. He was the oldest charter member of Grace church. He married Laura Priegnitz. She died in 1957. He married Phyllis Koeser April 24, 1959. She survives him with a daughter and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. George (Lilly) Hollander, of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, after 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock this Monday evening where Masonic memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. Memorials may be sent to Grace church, the Masonic Home at Dousman or Joseph Mann Library, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1972
HATTIE LAHEY DEATH CLAIMS HATTIE LAHEY THIS MORNING Well Known Local Resident Ill Only Two Weeks, Is Summoned Taken seriously ill two weeks ago as a result of complications of diseases, Miss Hattie Lahey, 26, well known and life-long local resident died at Maple Crest sanitarium shortly after seven o’clock this morning. Miss Lahey was removed to the sanitarium two weeks ago when her conditions became serious, and had failed rapidly in the past three days. Born here in 1904 She was born in this city, October 14, 1904, and was the daughter of Captain Dan Lahey of this city. She had been making her home for a number of years with her grandmother, Mrs. Sophia Altman, 23rd and Washington streets. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending word from the brother. Services will be held at Grace Congregational church with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiating. The body will remain at the funeral home of Wiebusch & Klein until the funeral. Interment will be at Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Eastern Star Member Miss Lahey was affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star for a number of years and had been an employee of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. The Two Rivers Reporter, Thurs. Nov. 17, 1932
LAURA LAHEY Mrs. George R. Lahey, 65, of 1626 25th St., Two Rivers, a life-long resident of Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 3 a.m. Friday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlet officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Laura Priegnitz, was born in Two Rivers Dec. 22, 1894, daughter of the late William Priegnitz and Mrs. Frances Grimm Priegnitz. She attended Two Rivers grades schools and was graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1911. She was married to Mr. Lahey Nov. 22, 1917, in Two Rivers. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church, the Women’s Fellowship of the church, and was a past matron of the Two Rivers Chapter 229 Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband and mother she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Paul Klecker of Ripon, Wis.; a son, James F. of Madison; a sister, Mrs. Mark Klein of Two Rivers; two brothers, William A. of Whitefish Bay, Wis., and Raymond (Larry) of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Chapels, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Fri. Mar. 15, 1957 (Note: Tombstone has b. 1893)
LUCILLE LAHEY Mrs. Lucille Lahey, 84, formerly of 2119 Jackson St., Two Rivers, widow of Daniel Lahey, a master of Great Lakes ships for many years, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, for seven and a half years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Schultz, pastor of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Lucille Campbell, was born Feb. 20, 1887, at Neenah, a daughter of the late William S. and Florence Scott Campbell. She was married at Marinette in 1913 to Daniel Lahey. She resided at Two Rivers since. Surviving are three sons, George of Philadelphia, Pa., John of Two Rivers, and Donald of Manitowoc; a step-daughter Miss Clara Lahey, of Norwalk, Conn.; a stepson, Roy Lahey, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Macrella Wickert and Mrs. Grace Hoeper of Neenah, a brother, Donald, of Menasha, eight grand- children and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 21, 1971
MARY LAHEY From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907: Death Saturday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Daniel Lahey after a long and painful illness. The deceased was born 10 July 1875 in Pensaukee and came to Two Rivers as a child. She leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Tuesday. ******** Mrs. Daniel Lahey died last Saturday evening: her death was due to blood poisoning. The deceased was 31 years old. A husband and three children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, Rev. Thompson officiating. The relatives from abroad who attend the last sad rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Anton Molle of Antigo; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Altmann of Kaukauna, Geo. Hallauer of Chicago, Mrs. R. Bodwin of Rochelle, Illinois, Mr. August Stroebdan [Stroebel?], uncle, and Mr. C. H. Stroebel, cousin, both of Green Bay. Numerous friends from different parts of the state and also her many friends from the city attended the funeral. The departed one was held in high esteem by all who were acquainted with her. May she rest in peace. The Reporter, Two Rivers, Wisc., Sat. Jan. 5, 1907
ROY LAHEY Roy H. Lahey, age 92, of 1624 29th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, July 30, 1999, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 16, 1999, at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the service [and] will [officiate] burial of his cremains at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. He was born September 22, 1906, in Two Rivers, son of the late Daniel and Mary Altmann Lahey. He attended local schools including Two Rivers Washington High School. On December 15, 1937, he married Hazel Waskow in Two Rivers. Roy was employed with U.S. Steel Company as a chief engineer for 45 years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing years ago, but especially loved the time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Lahey, Two Rivers; one son, (private), two daughters and sons-in-law, (private); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one sister, Mary C. Lahey, Norwalk, Conn., one brother-in-law, Erwin Waskow, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, Ruth (Neil) Jindra, Laramie, Wyo. He was preceded in death by one sister and three step-brothers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Grace Congregational Church, on Monday, August 16, 1999, after 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials made be made to Grace Congregational Church. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Lahey family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, 3 Aug. 1999
JOHN LANDT From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1909: A report from Sheboygan states that John Landt had died Tuesday while visiting there with his family. We have no further details. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909: Regarding the sudden death of John Landt of Two Rivers, we reprint the following material from the “National-Demokrat” of Sheboygan, in which city he met his death: John Landt, a 33-year old butcher from Two Rivers, recently came to Sheboygan to visit Mr. and Mrs. Anton Herman. The latter is a sister-in-law of his. On Sunday Landt suddenly became violent and the police were called. He ultimately died of convulsions on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday his body was taken to Two Rivers where the funeral was held on Thursday. In addition to his widow he is survived by 2 children, as well as his elderly parents and several sisters.
KATHERINE LAUBENSTEIN Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Laubenstein, 95, of 1015-19th St., Two Rivers, who died early Wednesday morning at her home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Laubenstein, nee Katherine Schiesser, was born March 29, 1868, at Algoma, a daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Zimmerman Schiesser. She was married Oct. 24, 1889, to Charles Laubenstein at Algoma. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1914 where her husband died July 29, 1954. She had been a member of Emanuel church since coming to Two Rivers. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edith Hardtke, Mrs. George Gauthier and Mrs. Monroe Schultz of Two Rivers; a son, Fred H. Laubenstein of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Teich and Mrs. Barbara Blahnik of Algoma, Mrs. Bertha Miller of Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Gustie Kasten of Forestville; two brothers, Fred and Gustave Schiesser of Algoma, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1964 P. 19
ADAM LAUBER Friendship of long standing between Adam Klein and Adam Lauber, Two Rivers men, ended late last night when death claimed Mr. Lauber at St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee. The two were neighbors in Quartzhausen, Germany, emigrated to Two Rivers together in 1884. They had been constant companions throughout all the following years. Mr. Lauber celebrated his 72nd birthday June 5. He was for 43 years a cabinet maker at the Hamilton Manufacturing company. His death followed three years of ill health, the last seven weeks of which were spent in the Milwaukee hospital. Klein had visited him only the day before. Lauber and Klein went directly to Two Rivers from Germany. For a few years they operated a farm in the town of Two Rivers and later moved to the city. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home at 2213 Washington street and at 2 o’clock from St. John’s Lutheran church with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home tomorrow and tomorrow night will be taken to the home. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Survivors are the widow, the former Emma Mandel; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Celle of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Elber and Mrs. Arthur Adler, both of Milwaukee; and one son, Carl, also of Milwaukee. One brother in Germany also survives. Two wives, the former Bertha Kuehl and Johanna Sieker, preceded Mr. Lauber in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 29, 1937
BERTHA LAUBER From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) Death of Mrs. Bertha Lauber wife of Adam Lauber, on Tues. of last week at age 25. Burial was Thurs. in the Lutheran Cemetery.
EMMA LAUBER In failing health for the past year, Mrs. Emma Lauber (photo), 81, of 2213 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Monday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2pm at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lauber, nee Emma Mandel, was born in the Town of Two Rivers on June 9, 1875, daughter of the late Fred and Johanna Wilsmann Mandel. She was married at St. John Church, Two Rivers, on Nov. 5?, 1898 to Adam Lauber who died at Two Rivers on Oct. 28, 1937. For many years Mrs. Lauber was active in affairs of St. John church and had been a member of its Ladies Aid Society. Surviving Mrs. Lauber are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Adler of Milwaukee; Mrs. Alma Elbers of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Walter Celle of Two Rivers, a son, Carl Lauber of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ida Schumann of Fort Atkinson; four brothers, Fred Mandel of Gregory, S.D, Albert of Fremont, Neb., Julius of the Town of Two Rivers and a grandson, (private). Friends may call at the funeral home after 10am Sunday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, October 05, 1956
ESTHER LAUBER TWO HELD FOR DEATH OF TWO RIVERS GIRL Arrests at Milwaukee Follow Operation that Led to Death Two men are held at Milwaukee in connection with the death in that city of Miss Esther Lauber, 25, Two Rivers girl, alleged victim of an illegal operation. The girl's death occurred at a Milwaukee hospital Saturday and following refusal of the attending physician to sign a death certificate, the two men were taken into custody and are said to have admitted the charge. An indictment of the two is expected, one for manslaughter and the other on a charge of being an accessory. The men held are Walter Stray, 32, of 2436 Vine Street and Herman Mittelman, 20, of 1529 Chestnut street, Milwaukee. The latter had been keeping company with the girl, and according to the police, is the man who induced his friend, Stray, to perform an illegal operation upon her. Pair Confess, Claim The police Sunday declared that both Stray and Mittelman admitted their responsibility and Capt. Harry McCrory, head of the detective bureau, said that Stray made a full and complete confession, saying that he had made a study of certain illegal practices from medical books which he purchased. He declared he performed the operation "to help out his friend." Mittelman's story coincided with that told by Stray, and, in addition to that, the police have the story of Dr. Peter J. Merten, who cared for the girl after she had been removed to the Milwaukee Maternity and General hospital, Dr. Merten was called in by Stray, the police said, when Stray became frightened because of her illness and the physician immediately ordered her removal to the hospital, where she died yesterday. Manslaughter Evidence Following her death, Dr. Merten refused to sign a death certificate until after the coroner's office had conducted an investigation. Before his investigation had hardly been started the two men had been taken into custody. Girl Employed as Clerk The Lauber girl, a daughter of Adam Lauber, Two Rivers, had been employed at Milwaukee as a clerk at the Schuster stores. She was born at Two Rivers, November 22, 1900 and had made her home with relatives at Milwaukee for some time past. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Carl Lauber and three sisters, Mrs. W.A. Elbers, Mrs. A. Adler and Edna Lauber. Funeral at Two Rivers The body of Miss Lauber will be brought to Two Rivers today and the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the family home, the Rev. Haase officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 13, 1925 P. 1
JOHANNA LAUBER From Der Nord Westen, 1898 20 Jan: (Two Rivers correspondent, 17 Jan) Death Fri. of Mrs. Adam Laubert who was 26 yrs. 26 days of age and had been ill for a long time. She leaves her husband and three children. The funeral took place Sun. from the Lutheran church with a large number of mourners in attendance. Note: article says Laubert but there are no Laubert surnames in Two Rivers cemeteries. Johanna Lauber is the right year and age.
ROBERT LAUSCHER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Apr.) Robert Lauscher died last week following many years of illness and inability to work. He leaves a widow and 7 children and was buried on 08 Apr.
CHARLES G. LAWERENTZ Charles Lawerentz, 52, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, a longtime Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, employe and an overseas veteran of World War II, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Lawerentz was born March 13, 1918, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Charles and Francis Klein Lawerentz. He served nearly five years with the Armed Forces in World War II, attached to Co. B, 60th Infantry in the European Theater of Operations. He was wounded while in action. He was an employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co. Steel Plant and was a member of the firm's Goodfellowship Club. He was single. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Clarence Pilger, Mrs. Leonard Miller and Mrs. Jerold Henzell, all of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ludwig Swetlik of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Raymond Springstube of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and a brother, Vernon of Manitowoc. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1970
ROLAND W. LAWERENTZ KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY-Manitowoc county's list of war dead reached the 30 mark Monday with the announcement that Radioman Harvey E. Fargo, 21, of Manitowoc had been killed in the crash of a Navy plane at Jacksonville, Fla, and Sgt. Roland W. Lawerentz, 23, of Two Rivers, in action in North Aftrica. Fargo, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Fargo, 1206 S. 16th street, was killed Sunday and his body will be brought to Manitowoc Wednesday night. Plans for the funeral will be found in the obituary column. Sgt. Lawerentz was killed last month in the North Aftrican conflict. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 11, 1943 P.2 ******** Photo with article
MARTHA LECLAIR Mrs. Martha LeClair, 89, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Monday at Manitowoc County Hospital. She had made her home with a nephew, Frederick Strutz, Rt. 3, Two Rivers, Since October of 1966. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. LeClair, nee Martha Strutz was born Dec. 8, 1883, in the Town of Two Creeks, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Justine Schwahart. She was married to Fred Weltzien in November of 1914 at Appleton. He preceded her in death in 1944. She was married to Albert LeClair in June of 1953. He preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call from 4 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 19, 1973 P.18
ANNA LEIB Mrs. Anna Leib, 74, died late Monday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Leib, nee Anna Zahorik, was born Oct. 19, 1897, at Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zahorik. She was married to Henry Martens in 1915. Mr. Martens preceded her in death in 1943. She was married to Andrew Leib Aug. 6, 1945. The couple resided in Two Rivers. Mr. Leib preceded her in death in March, 1972. Survivors include a step-son, Emmet Martens, of Two Rivers, two daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Ruth) Spaeth, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. William (Alice) Strong, of Mundelein, Ill.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Gosz, of Rockwood; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 22, 1972
FRANZ LENHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 June) The funeral of Franz Leonhardt, whose death was reported last week, took place in the Lutheran Church.
FREDERICK LENHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Sept.) Death last Thurs. of Fritz Lenhardt, an old settler here over 60 yrs. old. The deceased held the contract for conveying the mail between Kewaunee and Ahnapee, but had assigned the contract to his son and son-in-law.
HEDWIG LENHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Oct.) Death this morning of Mrs. Hatsie Leonhardt nee Wiegarts, at age 25 yrs. 12 days, leaving her husband and 1-1/2 yr. old child. The funeral will be held Thurs. morning from the Lutheran Church.
LUELLA LENHARDT Mrs. Louella Lenhardt, 94, a resident of the former Two Rivers Muncipal Hospital Extended Care Unit and later at the Hamilton Memorial Home for the past seven years, died Tuesday afternoon at the latter home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lenhardt, nee Louella Nischke, was born Sept. 18, 1877, at Grafton, daughter of the late William and Rosalee Koepsel Nischke. She was married in 1904 at Two Rivers to Ferdinand Lenhardt, who was a member of the last City Council under the former mayor-aldermanic system. He preceded her in death in 1924. Surviving are a brother, Arthur Nischke, of Two Rivers and two step grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 until 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1971
MARIA KATHARINA LENHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Aug.) Elderly widow Mrs. F. Leonhardt, the mother of innkeeper Frank Leonhardt, was taken to her final rest Saturday with a large funeral. It was attended by relatives and friends from here, from Manitowoc, and from the entire area. The funeral was conducted from the Catholic Church.
AMELIA LENHART Mrs. Amelia Lenhart, 77, of 1900 Adams St., Two Rivers, widow of a prominent early Two Rivers liveryman died unexpectedly of a heart attack while shopping in the downtown area at 4 p.m. Wednesday. She had previously been in good health. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stein officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lenhart, nee Amelia Schmidt, was born Dec. 26, 1882 in the Town of Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Henry P. and Louise Abrath Schmidt. She attended the graded school in the Town of Two Rivers and Oct. 26, 1907 she was married to Carl Lenhart in Two Rivers. She had been a resident of Two Rivers since. Her husband, who for many years operated a livery at the same address, died March 24, 1943. She was a longtime member of St. John Church. Mrs. Lenhart leaves two daughters, Mrs. Richard Reihl of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leslie C. Guetschow of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. John Klinder, Miss Tina Schmidt and Miss Henrietta Schmidt of Manitowoc, Mrs. Otto Cess of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Mrs. Carl Burmeister of Two Rivers and a brother, Henry C. Schmidt of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1960 P. 14
SOPHIE LESCHIG Mrs. Paul Leschig, 66, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Town of Two Rivers, widow of a Town of Two Rivers cheesemaker, took her own life at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wigen, on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, late Wednesday. She had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services tentatively have been set for Saturday with burial in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Leschig, nee Sophie Grone, was born Sept. 12, 1893, in Wunstorf, Germany, daughter of the late Franz and Minnie Heuer Grone. She was married at Wunstorf to Paul Leschig in 1918. The family immigrated to this country in 1925, settling at Newtonburg, Manitowoc County, where her husband became a cheesemaker. In 1928 the family moved to the Town of Two Rivers. Mr. Leschig died May 4, 1958. Mrs. Leschig was a member of the Homemakers, Ladies Aid Society of Immanuel church and the Auxiliary of the Freier Saengerbund of Manitowoc. Besides the daughter she leaves two sons, Paul of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Walter of Henderson, Nev.; five sisters, Mrs. George Hatopp of Two Rivers and Mrs. Helen Knope, Mrs. Louise Huhne, Mrs. Frieda Siedle and Mrs. Augusta Bantleman of Germany; two brothers, Franz and William of Germany, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1960
E. FRIEDRICH LESSING From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885: Death of Fritz Lessing on Sun. morning in Two Rivers.
LILLIAN A. LEVENHAGEN The body of Miss Lillian Levenhagen, whose death occurred at Wales sanatorium, was brought to Two Rivers for burial and the funeral held from St. Luke’s church in that city. Deceased was 29 years of age and had been a sufferer for years. Her father and two brothers survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 15, 1917, Page 3
MARIE K. LEVENHAGEN The body of Mrs. Ira Levenhagen of Two Rivers, who died at the hospital here, following an operation which she underwent a week ago, was taken to Two Rivers, where the burial will be held. The death of Mrs. Levenhagen was a great shock to her hosts of friends. She was born at Mishicott and had spent her life in Manitowoc county. A husband and three children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 15, 1915, Page 3 ******** Mr. and Mrs. John Sobel have returned to Chicago after attending the funeral at Two Rivers of the late Mrs. Ira Levenhagen yesterday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 16, 1915, Page 3
JOHN LEYSE From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907: Death in Two Rivers Monday of John Leyse, one of the earlier employees of the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. The deceased was born 62 years ago in Norway, but came to America as a child. He leaves his widow, 4 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday. (Note: I believe he goes here. The stone looks newer and possible an error was made in the year.)
CLARA G. LIEBICH Mrs. Clara Liebich, 73, of 2319 Washington St., Two Rivers, widow of Frank J. Liebich, former Two Rivers brewer and civic leader, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she was a patient for a month. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Liebich, nee Clara Freyman, was born Dec. 23, 1890, at Valparaiso, Ind., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Freyman. She attended Valparaiso schools and July 30, 1913, was married at Hammond, Ind., to Frank Liebich. In 1915, the family move to Two Rivers where her husband was associated in the operation of the former Two Rivers Beverage Co. Mr. Liebich died Dec. 24, 1946. She was a member of St. John Church and a former member of the Dorcas Society. Surviving are two sons, Harold and George of Two Rivers and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday(sic) when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1964 P. 9
CLARA LINDSAY Mrs. Clara Lindsay, 82, widow of Earl M. Lindsay, former personnel director of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, where she had resided for a number of years. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lindsay, nee Clara Winkelmiller, was born at Two Rivers Jan. 30, 1889, daughter of the late Richard and Sophie Heyroth Winkelmiller. She attended Two Rivers public schools and the high school, and was a twin of the late Mrs. Ella Peterson, who died earlier in the year at Two Rivers. She was married to Earl Lindsay at Two Rivers, who died in 1957. She was a longtime member at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Surviving are a son, Wesley Hickox, of Eau Claire, a sister, Mrs. William Brey, of Manitowoc, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971
HENRY LOHMAN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 04 Oct.) On Sat. the body of 54 yr. old Henry Lohmann, who died in Milwaukee, was brought here for burial on Sun. afternoon. The funeral service was held in the residence of Mr. F. Bohte, and Pastor Davidson delivered the funeral sermon. Mr. Lohmann was born 21 Jan. 1842 near Hamburg. He learned the tanning trade there. When grown, he came to America, settling for a while in Green Bay, then came here to Two Rivers where he founded the tanning firm of H. Lohmann & Co. This business he later sold and took a position in Milwaukee. He leaves a widow and 2 sons – Arthur, bookkeeper in the Hamilton Mfg. Co., and Waldemar, who learned the watch-making trade in a large Milwaukee firm
ANDREAS LORENZEN From Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1906: Death Saturday from a heart attack of Neshoto resident Andrew Lorenzen. The deceased was born 26 March 1838 in Schleswig-Holstein and came to America in 1884. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1906: Also, Andreas Lorenz was buried from the local Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was a farmer who lived a few miles from here on the state road to Mishicott. (Note: I believe both of these obits go with this person)
EDWARD A. LUEBKE Funeral services for Pfc. Edward A. Luebke, 20 (photo), son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Luebke, 1946 Roosevelt avenue, Two Rivers, killed in France in 1945, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Beduhn Funeral home, Two Rivers. The body will arrive from ????? Tuesday afternoon, and be taken to the funeral home. A military escort will be provided by the ???? Star post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of which Private Luebke was a member. He was graduated from high school in Two Rivers in 1943 and during his high school career was active in numerous school activities. He ranked third scholastically in a class of 169 graduates. He was inducted into the army after his graduation and received his training in Texas and went overseas the next year. He was wounded in France, recovered, and returned to the fighting line. His death occured Feb. 3, 1945. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother, Howard of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 24, 1948 P. 2 ******* [Edward A. Luebke/bur. 05-26-1948/age 19 yrs.]
EMILIE LUEBKE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: Death in Two Rivers Saturday after many months of illness, of Emilie Wilhelmina Albertine Luebke, wife of former Mayor William Luebke. The deceased, a daughter of Wm. Pufahl, was born 12 September 1860 in Hasden, Pomerania, and came to America with her parents in 1873. In addition to her deeply sorrowing husband she is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters as well as several brothers. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
LOUISA LUEBKE From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 09 Oct.) Capt. H. Luebke’s mother died last week and was buried Sat. in a well attended funeral from the Lutheran St. Johann Church. She was 77 yrs. 7 mos 10 days of age and leaves several children in good circumstances.
FRANK LUTH From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) Frank Lueth, a young man born and raised here, is extremely ill and one fears for the outcome. For the time being he is staying at the farm of his uncle A. Hafer near Neshoto. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1906: Death in Two Rivers on Wednesday last week of Frank Lueth of consumption. The deceased, a stepson of Henry Kappelmann, was buried Saturday.
WILLIAM C. LUTH From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Consumption took the life Saturday of Wm. Lueth(sic) in Two Rivers after a long period of suffering. The deceased was born 12 November 1865 in Two Rivers and had always resided there. He leaves his widow and one son. The funeral was Monday.
LILLIAN LYON Mrs. Roy (Lillian) Lyon, 84, of 1422 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lyon, nee Lillian White, was born Oct. 24, 1886, at Nevadaville, Colo., daughter of the late Samuel B. and Mary Chirgwin White. She was married to Joseph Mettler in 1902 at Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death in 1938. She was employed as a seamstress at Zimmerman's Ready to Wear, Manitowoc, for many years and also worked as a seamstress in her home, retiring in 1970. She was married to Roy Lyon Aug. 1, 1957, at Manitowoc, and he preceded her in death May 7, 1959. Mrs. Lyon was a member of Wesly United Methodist Church. Survivors include five sons, Eugene Mettler of Brookfield, Fred Mettler of West Bend, Harley Lyon of Sheboygan, Glenn Lyon of Merrill and Joseph Spoerl of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. Emmett (Ethel) Mertens of Two Rivers, Mrs. Walter (Vira) Kurtz of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Marvin (Lila) Loeser of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Fred Hopkins of Merrill, 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 12, 1971
LOUISE MACHON From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1907: Death on May 1st in Two Rivers of Mrs. Louise Machon. The deceased, who was born 04 March 1844 in Mecklenburg, came to Mishicott in 1879. She leaves her husband and one daughter. The funeral was held Friday from the Evangelical Church.
JOAN MAGEE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Feb.) Mrs. Frank Magee has died. She was a daughter of Frank Eggers and had served here as a public school teacher for many years. Mr. Magee did everything possible to improve his wife's health, even sending her to Mexico for a month, all to no avail. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the funeral home by the Pastor of the local English Church.
JOHN MAGEE Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, June 11, 1872 Died at his residence in Two Rivers early Saturday morning, June 8, 1872, aged 71 years. Mr. McGee has resided some fourteen years in the town, and was a well known and respected farmer, possessed of more than average intelligence, and fearless and independent in the expression of his views on all public matters. His loss will be severly felt by a large circle of relatives and friends who have the sincere sympathies of the whole community in their affliction. His funeral was attended by a large concourse from the Presbyterian church in Two Rivers, where a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, whose services the deceased had been in the habit of attending with great regularity.
KENNETH MAGEE From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1901: A 5-yr. old son of Frank Magee in Two Rivers died Wed. last week as a result of diphtheria. His funeral was Fri.
THOMAS L. MAGEE In failing health the past several months, Thomas L. Magee, 81, 2613 Adams St., Two Rivers, retired veteran receiving clerk at Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he ahd been a patient for a week. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Masonic rites, conducted by the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., will be directed at the chapel and graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, by Heber Clayton, lodge past master. Thomas Magee was born Feb. 17, 1880 in Shawano County, a son of the late James and Marie Ann Stockwell Magee, members of one of the early families in that county. He married the former Myrtle Grover Fetkenheuer of Two Rivers in Chicago, Ill. in 1916. A resident of Two Rivers since 1917 he was employed for 28 years as receiving clerk at the Mirro Aluminum firm. He retired Jan. 3, 1953. Mr. Magee was a long-time member of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. R. E. Simpson, of Stevens Point, and Mrs. Frank Leaman of Sturgeon Bay; a step-daughter, Mrs. Claude Schroeder of Milwaukee; two brothers, Robert, of Roselawn, Shawano County, and Forrest Magee of Appleton, and two grandchildren Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1960 P. 16 *********** Masonic funeral services for Thomas L. Magee, 81, of 2613 Adams St., Two Rivers, retired receiving clerk at Plant No. 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co., who died, Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Masonic rites at the chapel and graveside at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, were directed by Heber Clayton, past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. Pallbearers were Edwin Beaton, Carl Bloomquist, Rueben DeFoe, Fred Laubenstein, Le Roy LeMere and Hubert Wentorf, members of Two Rivers Masonic Lodge. Mr. Magee, the last with the name of Magee, and cousin of the late J.F. Magee, long a school commissioner at Two Rivers for whom the new elementary school there has been named, was born at Angelica, Shawano County, Feb. 17, 1880, a son of the late James and Marie Ann Stockwell Magee. He was graduated from Shawano High School and Williams Business College of Oshkosh. For five years he and a brother, Robert, operated a ranch in Texas, after which the former took over operation of another in the State of Washington. Returning to the Angelica home, Mr. Magee became a harness horse racing enthusiast and for a number of years owned Breezy Wilson, a trotter, which raced in the county fair circuit in Wisconsin. In 1917, he came to Two Rivers to become office manager of Old Wisconsin Textile Co., now the site of Carron Net Co. In 1925, he began to work for Mirro at Two Rivers as receiving clerk. He retired in 1953. Besides his wife, the former Myrtle Grover Fetkenheuer, whom he married at Chicago in 1916, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Simpson, of Stevens Point and Mrs. Frank Leaman, of Sturgeon Bay; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Claude Schroeder, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Robert, of Roseland, Shawano County, and Forrest Magee, of Appleton and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1960 P. 5
FRIEDRICH MAHNKE Fred Mahnke a former Two Rivers farmer, who a few months ago moved into this city to reside, giving up farm work on account of failing health, died last Saturday and was buried from St. John's Lutheran church this afternoon. The cause of his death was consumption and he had suffered therefrom for 14 years. He was born in Mecklenburg-Schweren, May 4, 1854 and came to this country with his parents when a boy. His parents formerly resided in this city and he waa a brother-in-law of Harry Wilsman of this city and of Henry Rohmlow who lives just west of this city. He leaves a wife and two daughters, one of the daughters being married. The Chronicle, 28 Feb. 1905 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905: Death Sat. in Two Rivers, following a 14-yr. affliction with consumption, of former farmer Fritz Mahnke. The deceased, who was born 04 May 1854 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, came to America with his parents as a child. When grown he began farming, but he had to give this up some months ago because of illness and moved to the city of Two Rivers. He leaves a widow and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
SON OF FRITZ MAHNKE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1895: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Apr.) Death of the only son, age 12, of Fritz Mahnke, a few days ago. Burial was Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery.
LAURA MAHNKE From Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1905: Miss Laura Mahnze(sic) of Two Rivers, a niece of August Rietz in Manitowoc, died yesterday in Oshkosh following an operation. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial.
HARRY MAITLAND J.M. Miller, wife and daughter, of Neenah, were here for the funeral of the late Harry Maitland at Two Rivers yesterday. Mr. Maitland formerly resided at Neenah. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 30, 1913 P.3
BABY MANDEL From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1897: Death in Two Rivers Fri. of the 4-day old son of Fritz Mandel.
GRACE MANNING Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer Manning of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, who died at the home Saturday morning, were at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert G. Rainer officiating. Burial was in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Manning, nee Grace Dean, was born at Rose Lawn, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Lena Crouwner Dean. She was married to Elmer Manning April 6, 1931. He preceded her in death in 1956. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to Wisconsin Heart Assn. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973
EMMA GULBRAND MAREK Mrs. Emma Gulbrand Marek, 77, of 1707 - 18th St., Two Rivers, died late Thursday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Extended Care Unit where she resided for the past year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Weber will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Marek was born March 18, 1893, at Grover, Marinette County, daughter of the late Albert and Anna Krueger Behnke. She was educated in district and parochial schools. She was married to Hans Gulbrand in 1911. He preceded her in death in 1943. In 1944 she was married to Walter Marek, who died in 1946. For the past 22 years she resided at Two Rivers. During that time she was employed as a welder at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. during World War II and was employed as a cook in various restaurants. She was a member of Germania Society and Ladies Aid of St. John Church. Survivors include six sons, two daughters, four sisters, Mrs. Steve Maruga and Mrs. Gordon Glandt, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Kamps of Coleman and Mrs. William Dvorak of Francis Creek; 42 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A brother and two daughters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be taken to church to lie in state until time of services. Memorials may be sent to St. John Lutheran Church. From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Oct. 9, 1970
AUGUSTA MARINEAU Mrs. Augusta Marineau, 79, formerly of 1718-11th St., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Marineau, nee Augusta Stuerwaldt, was born Oct. 28, 1892, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Christina Buck Stuerwaldt. She was married Nov. 15, 1941, at Two Rivers to Arthur Marineau. He preceded her in death May 9, 1970. Survivors include two step daughters, five step-grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. (Survivors edited for living) Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 2, 1972
ANNIE MARKWARDT From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905: A 1-yr. old little daughter of Henry Markwardt in Two Rivers died Sun. and was buried Tues. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. (Newspaper may have the wrong father?)
JOACHIM MARKWARDT Joachim Markwardt, a resident of this county over sixty years, died at his home in Two Rivers yesterday at the ripe old age of eighty seven years. He conducted a farm near Two Rivers for many years and about ten years ago took up his residence in the city. He is survived by his aged wife, two sons and three daughters. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 20, 1917, Page 3
MINNIE MARKWARDT DEATH CLAIMS KIEL WOMAN AT SHEBOYGAN Body of Mrs. Minnie Marquette to be Buried at Two Rivers Mrs. Minnie Marquardt of Kiel died at Sheboygan yesterday at St. Nicholas hospital following a long illness. The deceased was born in Manitowoc county, May 13, 1868, and has lived her entire life in this county. She is survived by her husband, Henry, two daughters, Mrs. Irma Graff and Mrs. Millie Knell and one son, Melvin all of Kiel. The body will be taken to the home of William Steinbruecker of Two Rivers where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 15, 1917, Page 5 ********** The remains of Mrs. Henry Markwart passed through the city yesterday for the former home, Two Rivers, to be interred there. The family is now located on a farm near Kiel and Mrs. Markwardt died Thursday after an operation at a Sheboygan hospital. Besides a husband, the deceased leaves three children to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 16, 1917, Page 3
STEPHEN S. MARUGA Funeral card: In Memory Of STEPHEN S. MARUGA Born in Minsk, Russia December 25, 1892 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin March 10, 1974 Services 1:30 P. M. Wednesday, March 13, 1974 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers. Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL, INC Two Rivers, Wisconsin
CHARLES MATHIESEN It will be only a few more years and the last of the Veterans of the Civil War will have been called to the Great Beyond. Charles Matthiesen, who, when a sturdy and patriotic youth shouldered his musket to fight for the preservation of the Union and the freedom of the land, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.A. Tomek Tuesday of last week at the age of 91. When he returned from the war his health was impaired, but he regained his strength by hard work on his farm, near Carlton, Kewaunee County. He was a staunch pioneer farmer and withstood the trials and tribulations of early days. Only those who had the experience realize what labor and determination it required to clear away the forests and clear the soil for agriculture. Deceased was a member of Company K, 27th Wisconsin Infantry and saw service in Arkansas, Louisiana and Alabama during the war. Charles Matthiesen came to this country from Germany seventy years ago. For a time he was employed in the lumbering industry and later worked on his brother's farm in the town of Mishicot. He became the owner of a farm at Carlton where he resided until his wife died, seventeen years ago, when he went to Manitowoc where he lived five years before coming to Two Rivers to make his home with his daughters Mrs. W. A. Tomek and Mrs. Edward Schwab. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Tomek of this city and Mrs. Edward Schwab of Los Angeles, California and one son, Frank, of this city. He is also survived by a brother, Jesse, of Los Angeles, Ca. and by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Tomek home and the services were conducted by Rev. Mercer. Internment was made at Pioneers' Rest. (Note: On the obit, the place he came from "Germany" was blacked out and Denmark handwritten in. The newspaper is not cited, but it was probaby a Two Rivers newspaper.)(obit and photo sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY MATHIESEN Henry Mathiesen, 67, Two Creeks farmer, died Sunday at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital, following a several months illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of services. Mr. Mathiesen was born in Two Creeks in 1878. He married Ella Messman, also of Two Creeks, in 1907, who survives him with a daughter, Mrs. Art Brandenburg of route 1, Two Rivers, and a son, Lloyd Mathiesen, on the home farm. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Loura Pestein of Wausau, Mrs. Anna Tess of Edgar, Wis., Mrs. Mathilda Schroeder of Two Creeks and Mrs. Mary Abbet of Two Rivers, and two brothers, Charles and Peter Mathiesen both of Edgar. After operating the farm in the town of Two Creeks for several years, Mr. Mathiesen came to Two Rivers shortly after the turn of the century and was employed at the old Two Rivers mercantile company store. He returned to the home farm five years later. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1945 P. 2
JOSEPHINE MATHIESEN Mrs. C. Mathieson(sic), formerly of Two Creeks, but of late years a resident of Manitowoc, passed away in death last week and was buried on Monday. The Reporter, Sat., 5 Jan. 1907, page 1, col. 4
BABY MATTHIES From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1895: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 June) Death Sat. evening of the 7-mo. old son of Hermann Mathias. Burial was Tues. at the Ev. Church.
CARL MATTHIES From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Jan.) Death last week here in Two Rivers of Mr. Matthies, a long time resident. He had been employed on ships and in local factories, earning enough to acquire some property near the city which he made use of in his later years. His children are all grown and married. Burial was in the Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery.
HERMAN MATTHIES From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 Apr.) Death last week here in Two Rivers of 29 yr. old Hermann Mathies, of consumption. His funeral was held Fri. afternoon at the Ev. Church, and the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. shut down so that all of its employees could attend. He leaves a widow and 1 son, 2 other children of the marriage already being deceased.
HOWARD MAY Funeral card: In Loving Memory of HOWARD MAY Born August 20, 1904 Passed away March 10, 1981 Deja & Martin Two Rivers, Wisconsin
CATHERINE MCNEILL/MCNEIL From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, January 9, 1906 DEATH OF MRS. JOHN MC NEILL During the early hours of Friday, January the 5th, occurred the death of one of the pioneers of Manitowoc county, Mrs. John Mc Neill. Her death, although not unexpected, was sudden, she having been about the house until a few hours before she sank into the sleep that knows no waking. General debility and old age being the cause of death. Mrs. Mc Neill, whose maiden name was Catherine Bell, was born on the island of Collonsay, Scotland, in 1824. In 1847 she married Neil Buchanan and emigrated to America in the early fifties, coming almost immediately to Two Creeks, Manitowoc County, where she and her husband went bravely to work to establish a home in the wilderness. The rugged life proved beyond the strength of Mr. Buchanan and he died a few years after coming to Two Creeks. In 1861 Mrs. Buchanan was married to John Mc Neill, also a native of her home island. During the early days of her pioneer life she endured all the hardships of such a life and her stories of early days were replete with interest and will be remembered as a portrayal of conditions that can no more exist in this country - the pioneer life. Mrs. Mc Neill used to relate how many times in the dead of winter she had walked back and forth to Manitowoc through the dense forest for supplies. She made friends of the Indians, who at that time peopled the virgin forests, and received many gifts of game and berries from them. Often in the winter nights a dusky face appeared among those about her hospitable board, while the snow sifted in through the logs and the hungry wolves howled about the house. Mrs. Mc Neill lived at Two Creeks for over 40 years - long enough to see the wilderness transformed into a fair country. About four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Mc Neill sold the old homestead and moved into Two Rivers where she has lived ever since. She numbered her friends by the score. Her kindly cheerful disposition and her true Scotch hospitality gaining her friends wherever she went. All who know her will regret that she has gone to the land o'the Leal. She is survived by a husband and four children, namely; Duncan Buchanan, Mrs. M.H. Smith, Mrs. James Stewart and John Buchanan. She also had 15 grand children and 3 great great grand children. The funeral occured Sunday afternoon from the Congregational church, of which she was a devout member. Mr. Thompson spoke feelingly of the long life of usefulness which is now so peacefully ended. The choir rendered several beautiful selections, and many old friends and neighbors gathered at the home and church for the last act of kindness they could do her. Interment was in the Two Rivers cemetery. Those of her relatives who attended the funeral from out of town were Mrs. M.H. Smith, Walter Smith, Miss Isla Smith of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, Misses Lizzie, Iona, Essie and Letie Stewart of Liberty, Mrs. D. Buchanan, Miss Katharine Buchanan, Mrs. Thos. Mc Neill, Mrs. Alice Christian of Sheboygan, Peter Brady of Liberty, Miss Emma Broun, Mr. Goldie and daughters of Manitowoc.
