PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

PAUL H. LACHAPELLE Paul H. LaChappelle, Sr,.(sic) age 75, formerly of Route 1, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2005, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 205, at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Bishop Richard Zuehl. Cremation has taken place with private family graveside services to be held at a later date. Paul was born Jan. 2, 1930, in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Amelia Ribitzky LaChappelle. He attended St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1948. On Oct. 5, 1960, he married Nancy Meyer in Milwaukee. Paul owned and operated Paul's Freight Service for many years and was also employed at the Manitowoc Co. until his retirement. The last few years Paul enjoyed driving for Clipper City Cab Co. where he saw many old acquaintances and made new friends. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law: Brian and Debbie LaChappelle, Two Rivers; Paul Jr. and Darci LaChappelle, Manitowoc; Brett and Sherrie LaChappelle, Two Rivers; and Bennett LaChappelle, Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law: LuAnn LaChappelle, Two Rivers; and Linda and Louis Pannone, Stamford, Conn.; eight grandchildren: Ryan and Nicholas LaChappelle; Amber and Brandon LaChappelle; Jacob LaChappelle; and Daniel, Caroline and William Pannone; and the mother of his children: Nancy Marcelle. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Lynnette: a son: Bradley; and three sisters: Katherine Duvalle, Gertrude Radandt and Mildred Messman. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels on Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Gahl, Dr. Diaz and to the nurses and staff at River's Bend for the compassion and care given to Paul and his family. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 2005 P. A3

ANN LAHEY (d. 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. Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907 ***** DIED: Mrs. E. Lahey, an old resident of Two Rivers, died last Sunday, aged 59 years. Death was due to cancer of the liver. She is survived by a husband and seven children. Her husband is an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Milwaukee and has been in a helpless condition for several years. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. Thompson officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 22, 1907 pg. 1 ***** 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


ANNA LAHEY A 7-month old little daughter of Mr. Ed Lahey in Two Rivers died Saturday and was buried Monday. Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1908


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 ******** Captain Dan Lahey has announced to his friends that he was married on July 21st to Lucille Campbell of Green Bay. The news was a complete surprise to his friends and relatives. Captain Lahey has been in charge of the steamer, Bon Ami, during the past season. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 8, 1913


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) ******** MISHICOT NEWS: Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 11, 1898


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 ******* (21 Nov. 1879/Apr. 1971/SSDI) ******* MISHICOT NEWS: Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 11, 1898


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 ******** (15 Oct 1886/May 1972/SSDI)


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


HAZEL W. LAHEY Hazel W. Lahey, age 86, formerly of 1624 29th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, Sept. 28, at Harmony of Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002, at Grace Congregational UCC, with the Rev. Kim Henning officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Hazel was born in Two Rivers on Nov. 9, 1915, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Ahrndt Waskow. She attended grade school and was a graduate of Washington High School. On Dec. 15, 1937, she was married to Roy Lahey in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1999. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Mary Lahey of Horicon, Wis.; two daughters two sons-in-law: Ruth and Dean Mahlum of Beloit, Wi., Sue and Robert Kitto of Beloit, Wi.; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Neil Jindra of Laramie, Wy.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, many dear friends and her family at Harmony. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Friends may call at Grace Congregational UCC after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational UCC. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the Lahey family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 2002 P. A3 ******** (Hazel W. Lahey/09 Nov 1915 26/Sep 2002/SSDI)


JOHN LAHEY (d. 1919) John, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lahey, passed away Saturday after an illness of several weeks. The parents have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement over the loss of the dear, little one. Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiated at the funeral which took place Tuesday afternoon. The Reporter, Thurs., June 5, 1919


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 ******* (Lucille Lahey/20 Feb 1887/Apr 1971/SSDI) ******* Captain Dan Lahey has announced to his friends that he was married on July 21st to Lucille Campbell of Green Bay. The news was a complete surprise to his friends and relatives. Captain Lahey has been in charge of the steamer, Bon Ami, during the past season. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 8, 1913


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 ******* Mary Aultmann Lahey birth: 10 July 1875 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 29 December 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Two Rivers father: Charles Altman mother: Sophia spouse: Daniel Lahey Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PHYLLIS LAHEY Phyllis E. Lahey, age 93, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning, October 2, 1997, at the Hamilton Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 1997, at Emanuel United Methodist church, Two Rivers. Pastor Roberta Thomson will officiate at the service with burial of the cremains in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Phyllis was born March 21, 1904, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Silas P. and Emma Theide Koeser. She attended schools in both Two Rivers and Ludington, Mich. She was a life time member of Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, where she was extremely active in various church organizations. Phyllis was co-owner with Martha Gensman of the Economy Store in Two Rivers for eight years. On April 24, 1959, she married George R. Lahey at Madison, Wis. He preceded her in death May 5, 1972. Survivors include a step-daughter-in-law, Mrs. James (Welcome) Lahey; a step- granddaughter, Lyn Lahey; a step-great-granddaughter, Mary Welcome Jacobsen, all of Corvallis, Ore.; two step-grandsons, James and John Klecker; two sisters-in-law, Anne Koeser, formerly of Two Rivers, June Koeser, Elgin, Ill. Many nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by a step-son, James Lahey, a step-daughter, Anna Klecker; five brothers, Silas, Lloyd, William, Harold and Donald Koeser; an infant brother, Jerry; three sisters, Thelma LaFond, Mildred Lonzo, and Lois Green. Friends and relatives may call at Emanuel United Methodist Church after 6:30 p.m. Sunday until the time of service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Emanuel United Methodist Church or the donors choice. Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 1997 P. A2 ********* Inadvertently omitted from the Phyllis E. Lahey obituary on Friday, October 3, 1997, was a step-grandson, Allen Lahey, Corvallis, Ore. Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1997 P. A2 ********* (Phyllis E Lahey/21 Mar 1904 02/Oct 1997/SSDI)


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


LOUISE KLEIN LALLINGER Louise Lallinger, 89, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, January 28, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two rivers. Rev. Glen Unke will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lallinger was born November 7, 1897 in the Town of Two Creeks, daughter of the late William and Anna Ruether Schramm. She married Rudolph Klein in 1917 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1920. She then married Albert Lallinger in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1962. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Rudolph and Mildred Klein of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Hans Schramm of Phoenix; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday and from 10 am to the time of services on Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 29, 1987 page 17 ******* [bur. 01-30-1987/age 89 yrs.] (Louise Lallinger/07 Nov 1897/Jan 1987/SSDI) ******* Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, Rudolph Klein of this city and Miss Louise Schramm of Two Creeks, plighted their troth and became man and wife at St. John's parsonage, Rev. Doehler performing the ceremony. Wilfert Bacon and Miss Catherine Klein and William Schramm and Miss Anna Schramm were the attending couples. The wedding party then repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schramm, well known farmers, where the festivities were enjoyed. Mr. Klein is a son of Adam Klein, furniture dealer and undertaker. He is well and favorably known and is employed in the office of the Hamilton Mfg Go. The bride is a beautiful young lady with a large circle of friends. the Reporter with many friends of the couple unites in best wishes for lifelong happiness. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 26, 1917


BERTHA LAMSON PIONEER RESIDENT OF TWO RIVERS DIES One of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, who has made her home here since childhood, Mrs. George Lamson, passed away last night at 11 o'clock at the family home, 1822 Thirteenth street, after a lingering illness. The maiden name of the deceased was Bertha Wilger and she was 52 years of age. Besides the husband, two sons, Calvin Lamson, who travels and Earl Matthies of Port Washington, survive. Two brothers, John Wilker of this city and William of Milwaukee, and three sisters, Mrs. Christ Spring and Mrs. Kate Schmidt of Milwuakee, and Mrs. Fred Neumann of Sheboygan, also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, from the late home on Thirteenth street, with services later from the Evangelical church. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 22, 1927 P.9 ********* The funeral of late Mrs. George Lamson took place yesterday afternoon from the family home, on Thirteenth street, and later from the Evangelical church. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 26, 1927 P.12 ******** The pleasant and cheerful personality of Mrs. Bertha Lamson became but a sweet memory last Thursday night to her many friends and neighbors, when she passed into the Great Beyond at the family home, 1822 Thirteenth St. Mrs. Lamson had been ill for several weeks and had undergone an operation in the hope of saving her life. She was a devout and life-long member of the Evangelical Church and an active worker in the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was born here 52 years ago and has always made this city her home. Besides her husband, George Lamson, she leaves her sons, Earl Matthies of Port Washington and Calvin Lamson, who is a traveling salesman. Two brothers, John Wilker and ? also survive her and three sisters who are Mrs. Kate Schmidt and Mrs. Christ Sprenger of Milwaukee and Mrs. Fred Neumann of Sheboygan. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the home with services at the Evangelical church, Rev. F.J. Siewert officiating. Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - July 28, 1927


GEORGE LAMSON Funeral services for George Lamson, 78, who died Tuesday at Port Washington, were held Friday afternoon at the Grand avenue, Evangelical church at Port Washington, the Rev. Charles Roth officiating. He was buried in the church cemetery. He has made his home with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lamson, for the past 17 years. Mr. Lamson was born in 1867 and came to Two Rivers many years ago. From 1911 through 1928 he was employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company plant in Two Rivers. His wife preceded him in death in 1927. His son Calvin married shortly there- after, and Mr. Lamson moved to Port Washington to live with them. Survivors are the son, Calvin, a step-son, Earl Matthies, Port Washington, and four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 18, 1945 P.2


AUGUST LANDT (d. 1948) August Landt, 59, of route 1, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning following a two years illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. He was born on the homestead farm in 1889 and worked on the farm. He never married. Mr. Landt is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Sophie Schroeder of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hattie Kumbalck and Mrs. Peter Weber of Two Rivers and Mrs. Lena Klawitter of the town of Two Rivers, and a brother, Ernest Landt, a Milwaukee school teacher. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 7, 1948 P.2


CATHERINE LANDT Mrs. Catherine Landt, nee Weiss, 65, member of one of the pioneer families of this city, died at the home at Two Rivers at 2:15 a.m. Sunday. She was ill for a year. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. At 9 o'clock there will be a solemn requiem high mass at St. Luke's church. Interment will be made in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mrs. Landt was born Catherine Weiss at Two Rivers on June 4, 1876, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Weiss. Her entire life was spent in that city. On Oct. 18, 1898 she married John Landt who died in 1909. Following Mr. Landt's death his widow clerked at the Two Rivers Mercantile store for four years and for the next 22 years she was employed in the type department at the Hamilton plant. She was a member of the Altar society of St. Luke's church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Clara Stipek Heill; one son, Roland Landt; one sister, Mrs. Theodore Fuch; two brothers, John and Frank Weiss; and three grandchildren, all of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1942 P.2


ERNST LANDT TWO RIVERS FARMER FOUND HANGING IN BARN Two Rivers Farmer Hangs Self- Scarcely had the news of Paape's suicide been received by the authorities, when a report reached District Attorney Healy of the suicide of Ernst Landt, a town of Two Rivers farmer, whose dead body was found hanging in the barn at his home three miles north of Two Rivers. Landt left the house at 11 o'clock yesterday morning and his continued absence caused alarm and a search was instituted for him, and the body was found in the barn. Landt, it is said, had brooded over opposition of his family to his desire to dispose of his farm and it is reported had made a threat of suicide while at Two Rivers last week. He was 60 years of age and is survived by a widow and four children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 20, 1914 p.1


JOHN LANDT John Landt, a Two Rivers man, died while with his family visiting at Sheboygan. The body was brought to Two Rivers for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 30, 1909 p.2 *********** 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.


RICKE LANDT PNEUMONIA IS DEATH CAUSE Mrs. Ernst Landt Dies On Route 17 at Home Of a Daughter Mrs. Ernst Landt, nee Ricka Arndt, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Max Klawitter, on Route 17 yesterday afternoon pneumonia. Mrs. Landt was born in the town of Two Rivers on May 26, 1857, and was married to Ernest Landt on May 3, 1875 who preceded her in death 16 years ago. The funeral will be held from the Klawitter home on Route 17 at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. She leaves to mourn her death four daughters, Mrs. Richard Schroeder of the town of Mishicot, and Mrs. Louis Kumbalek, Mrs. Peter Weber and Mrs. John Weber, all of this city; two sons, August Landt of Manitowoc and Earnst Landt of Milwaukee; and twenty four grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Manitowoc Evening Times, Tuesday, April 14, 1931, Page 6


ANNA LAST Mrs. Anna Last, 78, longtime resident of Two Rivers' east side and for the past seven years residing at Mishicot, died late Tuesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Last, nee Anna Rezach, was born Aug. 15, 1883, at Milladore, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Hallada Rezach. When she was 15 she came to the Town of Two Creeks where she resided until her marriage in 1901 to Charles Last of Two Creeks. After their marriage the couple moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Last died in 1925. She was a member of St. Luke Altar Society of Two Rivers. Surviving are two daughter (sic), Mrs. Fred Lorier of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ray Kronforst of Mishicot; two sons, George of Manitowoc and Arthur of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Frank Rezach of Maribel and Joseph Rezash (sic) of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Mary Blaha of Two Rivers; two step-sisters, Mrs. Maggie Ferring and Mrs. Hjalmar Olson of Antigo; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 18, 1962 P.15


CHARLES LAST Charles J. Last Dies Charles J. Last died at the family home, 916 Seventeenth street, this morning, the demise being due to a tumor on the brain. The funeral arrangements had not been completed and will be announced later. Deceased was born at Two Creeks in 1880 and was forty-five years of age. He was married to Miss Annie Rozach in 1902 and made his home at Two Rivers after that time, being employed at the Hamilton company plant as a woodworker. He is survived by the widow and four children, Mrs. Fred Lorier of Sheboygan and Miss Angeline, at home, George and Arthur, both of Two Rivers. Four brothers, John Last of Two Creeks, Herman of Seward, Ill., Louis of Rockford and August of Two Creeks and three sisters, Mrs. August Mattek of Two Creeks and Mrs. Guido Berger and Mrs. John Weyer, both of Two Rivers also. Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1925 P. 2 ******* The funeral of Charles J. Last, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, September 28, 1925 P. 5


GEORGE J. LAST George J. Last, 77, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 3, at the center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Last was born Feb. 22, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and Anna Rezach Last. He was graduated from Two Rivers High School and married Viola Konop in 1928. He had been a meat cutter and then for many years was a member of Two Rivers Police Department. Mrs. Last preceded him in death about five years ago. He was a member of Knights of Columbus of Two Rivers. Survivors include a brother, Arthur Last of Jacksonville, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Angeline) Kronforst of Mishicot and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded him in death. Members of Two Rivers Police Department will be pallbearers for Mr. Last. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1980 P.3 ******** The marriage of George Last son of Mrs. Charles Last of this city and Miss Viola Konop of Stangelville took place in Stangelville Tuesday morning at 9:30. The ceremony was performed at the Catholic Church at Stangelville in the presence of friends and relatives of the couple. Attending the couple were Miss Hilda Last, Joseph Konop, Miss Lucille Konop and Lawrence Rezach. The newlyweds departed on a honeymoon sojourn to Chicago, Milwaukee and other points after the wedding dinner at the home of the bride. Upon their return they will make their home in this city where the groom is employed at the Cudahy Branch Market. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 16, 1927 ********* (22 Feb 1903/Feb 1980/SSDI)


LEONA LAST (d. 1915) Leona, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Last died Sunday of spinal meningitis. She was aged seven months. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. The Reporter, Apr. 23, 1915


CHARLES LAUBENSTEIN Funeral services for Charles Laubenstein, 86, 1015 19th St., Two Rivers, who died at his home at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Laubenstein was born at Fuerfeld, Germany, on Aug. 14, 1867, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret Kropp Laubenstein. When he was six years old the family brought him to this country, settling in Algoma. He married Katherine Schlesser at Algoma in 1889, the couple marking its diamond wedding anniversary five years ago. Besides his wife, Mr. Laubenstein leaves three daughters, Mrs. Edith Hardtke, Mrs. George Gauthier and Mrs. Monro Schultz of Two Rivers, a son, Fred of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Emma Rupp of Sturgeon Bay; two brothers, Fred and William Laubenstein of Green Bay, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Laubenstein was an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company at Two Rivers from 1917 to the end of 1940 when he retired. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 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, July 30, 1954 P. 15


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 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. Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1894 ******* Wilhelmina Bertha Augusta Lauber birth: 2 December 1868 Germany death: 10 July 1894 Two Rivers, Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wisconsin father: August Kuehl mother: Johanna Bartz spouse: Adam Lauber Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CARL W. LAUBER Carl W. Lauber, 70, of 1187 Oregon St., Green Bay, former Two Rivers resident, died Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. T.F. Stern will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mr. Lauber was born Feb. 19, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late Adam and Johanna Sieker Lauber. He attended Lutheran School and Manitowoc Business College. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He married Grace Breen June 16, 1934, at Milwaukee. In 1923, he went to Milwuakee where he owned and managed the Milwaukee Printed String Co. until his retirement in 1965, when the couple moved to Green Bay. Survivors include his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Alder, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edna Celle, of Two Rivers. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 17, 1966 P.7


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


GRACE E. LAUBER Mrs. Grace E. Lauber, 83, of 1012 Cherry St., Green Bay, died Monday, April 11, at a Green Bay nursing home. Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lauber, nee Grace Breen, was born Dec. 18, 1899, at Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late John and Elizabet Yelle Breen. She was married to Carl Lauber June 16, 1934, at Milwaukee. They resided in Milwaukee 30 years prior to moving to Green Bay in 1965. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 15, 1966. For many years Mrs. Lauber was a volunteer worker with St. Vincent Hospital Auxiliary and was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Survivors include three brothers, John (Bud) Breen of Eagle River, Amos Breen of Adams, Ore., and Clement Breen of Alma, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Myrtle) Nabbefeld of Green Bay and Mrs. Herman (Evelyn) Knitter of Cadott, Wis., and nieces and nephews. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. A memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1983 P. 3


JOHANNA LAUBER (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. Der Nord Westen, 1898 20 Jan ******* The wife of Adam Lauber, who a short time ago underwent an operation for appendicitis, died on Thursday night. She had been ill for almost a year previous to her death and was a great sufferer. Death brought her relief. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Jan. 18, 1898 ******* Johanna Siecker Lauber birth: 18 December 1871 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 13 January 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1898 Two Rivers father: Ludwig Sieaker mother: Elizabeth Schraunn spouse: Adam Lauber Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WALTER LAUBER Walter J.T. Loubert (sic) birth: 1897 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 22 April 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: Fred Loubert Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Note: This is a guess. I don't show Fred Laubert in the cems, and have no surname Loubert in any cem.)


ROBERT LAUSCHER Robt. Lauscher, who for many years past has been an invalid, died last Sunday night. He leaves a wife and several small children. He was buried this morning from the Catholic Church. Manitowoc County Chronicle - April 7, 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. Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891


CHARLES G. LAWERENTZ (d. 1970) 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


CHARLES W. LAWERENTZ (d. 1961) Charles Lawerentz, 71, retired longtime employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Pilger, of 908-19th St., Two Rivers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from a daughter, wife of a serviceman stationed in North Africa. Arrangements are in charge of Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Charles Lawerentz was born May 14, 1890, in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, a son of the late Karl and Helene Hanke. When he was 17 he came to Two Rivers and for 42 years was employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring seven years ago. He married the former Frances Klein in Two Rivers March 30, 1912, who died Dec. 10, 1957. Since, Mr. Lawerentz had been making his home with the daughter. He was a member of the Hamilton 30-Year Club and the firm's Goodfellowship Club. Surviving are four other daughters, Mrs. Ludwig Swetlik of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Leonard Miller, of Rt 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Raymond Springstube of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Jerold Henzell of North Africa; two sons, Charles Jr. of Two Rivers, and Vernon of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Krueger and Mrs. Lena Preisler of Sheboygan and Mrs. Anna Klein of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son, Roland Lawerentz, was killed in action in World War II in North Africa in 1943. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 25, 1961 P.9


FRANCES F. LAWERENTZ Mrs. Charles Lawerentz, 62, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, former Two Rivers resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been in failing health for more than a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lawerentz, nee Frances Klein, was born at Sheboygan Feb. 8, 1895, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Robinson Klein. When she was a small child the family brought her to a farm in the Tannery area, Town of Two Rivers, where they resided for several years. (Next sentence unreadable.) Rivers. She was married in Two Rivers March 30, 1912, to Charles Lawerentz. She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers of Two Rivers. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Pilger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Raymond Springstube and Mrs. Ludwig Swetlik of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Leonard Miller of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Miss Elaine Lawerentz, a Wac at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C.; two sons, Charles J., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Vernon of Rt. 2, Mishicot; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Tetzlaff and Mrs. Albert Dewey of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Gretz of Mishicot; five brothers, John of Manitowoc, William and Arthur of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Nicholas and Harry of Two Rivers, and 19 grandchildren. A son, Roland, was killed in action in World War II in North Africa in 1943. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 11, 1957 P.22


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


GEORGE LAWRENCE Believed Lake Michigan Hold Body of George Lawrence of this City, Drowned at Two Rivers on Night April 6 - Family Fears for the Worse A Press representative returned from Two Rivers this afternoon after investigating the disappearance of George Lawrence of this city and there is little question but that he is dead, having drowned in the river there about 2 o'clock on the morning of April 6. George Lawrence, Henry Lawrence in company with a cousin, Frank Hoffmann, left this city three weeks ago Tuesday for Two Rivers, intending to get work in the Aluminum Factory there. On Sunday, April 6, the three were seen about the streets of Two Rivers and later George Lawrence started out along toward the aluminum plant and while going along the dock he is believed to have lost his balance and fallen into the river. Herman Krueger, night fireman at the Aluminum plant heard cries for help and hastening to the point where the cries for help came from, he could see nothing and could find no evidence that anyone had fallen into the river. Ed Gauthier who resides in Two Rivers was acquainted with George Lawrence and commended an investigation himself. He learned that Henry Lawrence and Frank Hoffmann had left Two Rivers while George Lawrence had remained behind. Then to it was learned that the three were seen near a point on the East side, a short time before the accident and here they parted, George remaining in Two Rivers and the other two leaving town. A mother and wife anxiously await news from Two Rivers, hoping against hope. A representative of the Press, on conversation with the Captain of the Life Saving Station at Two Rivers, stated that the river had been dragged in hopes of recovering the body with no success. It is his belief that the current carried the body out into the lake. George Lawrence was 25 years of age and besides his mother, a sister and brother, has a wife and one son, 4 years of age. There is sadness in the home but a spark of hope is ever present. As the mailman approaches the house at 1341 Mehrtens Street each morning, the mother and wife await anxiously his coming, thinking that there is some message from the lost one that he is among the living. Sheboygan Press, Sat., April 19, 1913 page 1 ******** BODY FOUND IN RIVER The body of George Lawrence, who was drowned on the morning of April 6 at Two Rivers, Wis., was found at 3 o'clock this afternoon while the government dredge was at work on the harbor. While dredging, the body was brought to the surface and the life savers went to the scene and the body was removed to the undertaking parlors and notice sent to the relatives in this city. George Lawrence, in company with his brother and a cousin, Frank Hoffmann, left this city the early part of April in search of work. At an early morning hour, Lawrence, who was walking along the dock, fell into the river. His cries were heard at the time and a search was made. Mrs. Lawrence, the wife, has lived in hopes that there might still be a ray of hope, but all of this was dispelled this afternoon when the message was received from Two Rivers. Only last evening a local publication endeavored to create the impression that the story published in the Press of some days ago was not the truth and that Lawrence was still alive. Besides his mother, Lawrence is survived by a wife and one child. The body will be brought here for interment. Sheboygan Press - Fri., April 25, 1913 - page 1 ******* EXTRA DRAG RIVER FOR MISSING MAN TWO RIVERS Life savers at Two Rivers are dragging the river for the body of Wm Lawrence(sic), a Sheboygan man who is missing and who left Sheboygan to visit at Two Rivers. Lawrence is believed to have lost his life two weeks ago when the watchman at the Aluminum works was routed out by cries for help coming down the river. Reaching the scene he failed to find anyone and it is believed that the man went down before held could reach him. The ice had just left the river and upon report from Sheboygan that Lawrence had not returned the search was instituted today but up to a late hour without result. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 15, 1913 page 4 ********** LAWRENCE MAY HAVE WALKED INTO RIVER According to the Two Rivers Chronicle, George Lawrence, the Sheboygan man believed drowned in the river there, may have walked into the river while under the influence of liquor. The Chronicle says that previous to his disappearance, Lawrence had been "under the weather". It is said that the man was mixed up with others in the disappearance of a quantity of whiskey at Sheboygan and came to Two Rivers to evade arrest. The body has not been found. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 16, 1913 page 4 ********* BODY OF LAWRENCE FOUND IN RIVER AT TWO RIVERS TODAY (Special to the Herald) Two Rivers, April 25- Missing since March 29, the body of George Lawrence, a Sheboygan man who disappeared while visiting in this city, was taken from the river at the foot of Jefferson Street this afternoon. Coroner Falge at Manitowoc was notified and an inquest will be held. The dredge 'Algoma' brought up the body while at work in the river, the point where the body was recovered being at the harbor entrance, some distance from the point where it was thought Lawrence had lost his life. The life saving crew dragged the river several days ago but without success. Lawrence leaves a wife and child and an aged mother at Sheboygan. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 25, 1913 page 1 ******* Mrs. Minnie Lawrence and Mrs. Alma Lawrence have returned from Two Rivers where they went for the purpose of beautifying the grave of George Lawrence. Sheboygan Press, Fri., Aug. 1, 1913 page 5


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 ******* [bur. 02-21-1973/age 89 yrs.] (Martha Leclair/08 Dec 1883/Feb 1973/SSDI)


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 ******** [bur. 08-24-1972/age 74 yrs.] (19 Oct 1896/Aug 1972/SSDI)


MARIE LEICHT Mrs. Alvin Leicht of this city, who died Wednesday, will be buried Saturday afternoon at 2 P.M. from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Kappleman. Interment will take place at Pioneer's Rest. Manitowoc Herald News, October 26, 1928 P. 13


EMIL H. LEITZKE Emil H. Leitzke, 72, of 2939-37th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Leitzke was born May 23, 1906, in Hustisford, Wis., son of the late Herman and Helena Kinkel Leitzke. He married Geraldine Zinn May 9, 1930, in St. John Church. Mr. Leitzke taught in St. John Lutheran School for 44 years, serving 39 years as principal of the school. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Vera Mae Leitzke of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Norman and Kay Pantzlaff of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Louise) Breivogel of Two Rivers and Mrs. Otto (Ruth) Bethke of Milwaukee and six grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and in the church after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 1979 P. 3 ******* [bur. 01-09-1979/age 72 yrs.] (23 May 1906/Jan 1979/SSDI)


GERALDINE E. LEITZKE Geraldine E. Leitzke, age 85, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died this morning, November 10, 1992, at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 1992, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter officiating, with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born in Two Rivers on November 8, 1907, daughter of the late Peter and Alma Frenz Zinn. She married Emil H. Leitzke on May 9, 1930, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1979. She worked at both Sentry Foods in Two Rivers and Schuette's Department Store in Manitowoc, during her lifetime. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Vera Mae Leitzke, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Norman Pantzlaff, Reedsville; one brother and two sisters-in-law, John and Wilma Zinn, Two Rivers, Ruth Bethke, Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Wilma Busse, Two Rivers, Herbert Kasten and George Babich, both of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren, Lynne Schmidt, Gregory Leitzke, Mark Leitzke, Debra Tennesen, Patrick, Timothy, Kelly and Gina Pantzlaff; two great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church from 11:45 a.m. on Thursday until the time of services. There will be no visitation at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1992 P. A2 ******** (08 Nov 1907/Nov 1992/SSDI)


ALVIN LEMERE Alvin LeMere, 81, who had been making his home in Two Rivers for four months, died at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. He was born in Two Rivers in 1889 and lived there for 40 years. When a young man, he was interested in athletics, being a catcher with baseball teams in Two Rivers and later caught for New Holstein. He was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. After leaving Two Rivers, he was first assistant engineer on lake freighters out of Milwaukee and Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. LeMere is survived by a son and daughter and two brothers, Edward and Fred of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Oct. 10, 1949 page 2


JULIUS E. LEMERE Funeral services for Julius F. "Eddie" Le Mere, 75, well known early Two Rivers athlete who died at the Odd Fellows Home at Green Bay early Saturday, were at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. LeMere was born at Two Rivers April 4, 1884, a son of the late Edward and Catherine Sand Le Mere. In his youth he was engaged in commercial fishing in Two Rivers after which he served for a number of years in the United States Coast Guard . Excelling in all sports particularly baseball and basketball, Mr. Le Mere was one of the original members of the Hamilton Basketball Club of Two Rivers, middle west champions, which toured the west in 1911. For a number of years up to a????tion with failing health he was custodian of the Two Rivers lodge No. 66. I.O.O.F. and was a past grand of the organization. More than 50 years ago he married the former Olga Bentley at Two Rivers. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Ertman of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Lawrence Hall and Mrs. Donald Smith of Two Rivers; two sons, Le Roy and Kenneth of Two Rivers; a brother, J. Fred of Two Rivers, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 1, 1959 P.13


MATHILDA LEMERE Mrs. Matilda (sic) LeMere, 87, of 2764 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning at her residence. Private Christian Science services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, with Mary Ann Fanta as reader. Cremation will follow. Mrs. LeMere, nee Matilda Schwake, was born March 18, 1888, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Christ and Alvina Franz Schwake. She attended Two Rivers Parochial schools. She was married to J. Fred LeMere Feb. 22, 1911, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include a son, Ellsworth, of Waukesha; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Notz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Winifred Richmond of Pensacola, Fla., 12 grand- children and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1976 P.3 ******** [cremated] (18 Mar 1888/Feb 1976/SSDI)


OLGA C. LEMERE Mrs. Olga C. LeMere, 79, of 1414 Pilon Ct., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since Monday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. LeMere was born Dec. 31, 1884, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gebhardt and Emma Batzhold Bentley. She attended Manitowoc schools and in 1904 was married to Julius E. LeMere at Manitowoc. For a short time the family lived at Fairport, Mich., where her husband was a fisherman. They then came to Two Rivers and resided here since. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of Eastern Star, Sunshine Circle of Grace Congregational Church and Golden Agers. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Narcy Ertman, Mrs. Lawrence Hall and Mrs. Donald Smith of Two Rivers; two sons, LeRoy of Two Rivers and Kenneth, of Rt. 1, Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Frank Beitzel, of Two Rivers; two brothers, George Bentley, of Two Rivers and John Bentley of Green Bay; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock this Thursday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 23, 1964 P.9 ******** (31 Dec 1884/Jul 1964/SSDI)


MARION WAGENER LEMKE Marion Jeanette (Wagener) Lemke, age 84, a Shady Lane Nursing Care Center resident, died Saturday morning, May 16, 1998, at the center. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Jay Smoke with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born February 13, 1914, daughter of the late William and Antoinette Hollub Wagener. Marion was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. She was also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with the class of 1938. She was teacher and librarian in the public school system for many years until her retirement. She was also preceded in death by one brother, William Wagener. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 12 Noon Tuesday until the time of service at 1 p.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Marion appreciated fine art, loved to travel, to read, and listen to music. She appreciated all of God's gifts and loved the children she taught throughout the years. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Library. Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1998 P. 2 ******* (Marion J Lemke/13 Feb 1914/16 May 1998/SSDI)


ARTHUR LENHARDT Funeral services for Arthur Lenhardt, 65, of 718 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, foreman in the machine shop of the Manitowoc Engineering Co., who died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Lenhardt was born July 7, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late former City Councilman Ferdinand and Luella Nischke Lenhardt. He attended Two Rivers schools and for years was employed as a machinist at Two Rivers. He moved to Manitowoc in 1949 and was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. Mr. Lenhardt married the former Leona Glandt at Two Rivers Jan. 4, 1923. She died in 1961. He then married Mrs. Romana Burtrem Oct. 24, 1961. He was a member of Manitowoc Aerie No. 706, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, (private), a son (private), four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 30, 1965 ******* Marriage of Arthur/Leona Lenhardt Leona M. Glandt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Glandt, Sixteenth Street, became the bride of Arthur S. Lenhardt last night at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Lenhardt and is employed here as a machinist in the Aluminum Goods industry and the couple will make their home in the city. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 5, 1922


FERDINAND LENHARDT A shock of painful surprise went through the city Saturday afternoon when it was learned that Ferdinand Lenhardt had passed away at the home of 1410 Sixteenth Street, a victim of apoplexy. Like several other man who died recently in this vicinity under similar circumstances, he was in apparent good health and the stroke which took him away forever came like a bolt from a clear sky. He was stricken shortly after dinner Saturday. The deceased was the senior alderman from the second ward which he has served in that capacity for three ?? when his life was suddenly terminated. He was also a member of the Water and Light Commission. He was employed at the Kahlenberg Machine Shop and belonged to the Lutheran Men's Club. Mr. Lenhardt was born in the Town of Mishicot in 1873. At the age of fifteen his parents moved from the farm to this city where he has since resided. He was married in 1898 to Miss Hattie Wieghart who passed into the beyond in 1900, leaving one son, Arthur. Several years later Mr. Lenhardt married Miss Luella Nischke who with the son and a grandson, Roy survive him. He also leaves two sisters, Mary Jindra and Mrs. Catherin Freis of Mishicot. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating at the last rites. His fellow employees and the members of the city council attended and accompanied the remains to Pioneer's Rest in one of the biggest corteges ever held in the city. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 29, 1924 *********** Card of Thanks We extend our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement due to the death of our dear, beloved husband and father. We also wish to express our gratitude for floral tributes and the use of cars and to the City Council and employees of Kahlenberg Bros. and the pallbearers. Mrs. Ferd Lenhardt and son The Reporter, Sept. 5, 1924 ********** Funeral services were held this afternoon for Ferdinand Lenhardt, member of the city council, whose death occurred suddenly from an attack of apoplexy. Mr. Lenhardt was also a member of the city water and light commission and was well and favorably known. City officials attended the funeral in a body today and flags on city buildings were at half mast. Mr. Lenhart was 51 years of age, a native of Mishicot, and had resided in the county all his life. Mr. Lenhardt is survived by his wife and son Arthur. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 26, 1924


FRANK LENHARDT Frank Lenhardt, aged fifty-nine years and eleven months, passed away Saturday at his home on upper Washington St. He was a victim of apoplexy. He had suffered attacks of apoplexy for the past year. Deceased was born in Hasselbach, Kries Simmern, Regierungsbezick, Coblenz, Germany and came to this country with his parents at the age of eight years in 1858, they settling at the tannery, a few miles north of here. He spent part of his boyhood on a farm in Mishicot and then he came to this city where he has resided for upwards of thirty-five years. He was married to Katherine Reinert who survives him as do three daughters, Margaret, Amanda and Anna and one son, John. He also leaves a brother, Alderman Ferdinand Lenhardt and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Freiss and Mrs. George Jindra. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Card of Thanks We desire to express our thanks and gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy in our bereavement, especially those who donated their automobiles and those who gave flowers at the funeral of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Frank Lenhardt and family The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 7, 1920


FRANZ LENHARDT DIED Leonhardt - at his home in this city, June 12, 1897, Frank Leonhardt Sr., aged 67 years. Deceased was born in Germany on the 8th of February, 1830. In 1867 he came to this country and settled in the Town of Mishicott where he continued to reside and to manage a farm until about ten years ago when he sold out and moved to this city. His death was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel while coughing. He was in fair health up to the time of his death and his final suffering was only of a few minutes' duration. He was an upright man, a good neighbor and citizen and a devout Christian. He is to be buried from the Lutheran Church this afternoon. His family, consisting of his wife, two sons and two daughters, have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends. Manitowoc County Chronicle - June 15, 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. Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1897 ******* [Frank Sr./Jun. 1897]


FREDERICK LENHARDT (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. Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1891 ***** Fredrick Lenhart, proprietor of the Kewaunee and Ahnapee Stage Line and an old and well-known resident of this city died of consumption last Thursday after being ill, almost a year. He was born in Prussia in 1833 and came to this country in 1854, settling at Two Rivers where he resided until the time of his death. His funeral took place from the Lutheran church on Sunday. He leaves a wife and large family of children, most of whom, however, are men and women grown. Frank Lenhart and his sister, Mrs. H. Meyer of Milwaukee came last Saturday to attend the funeral of their father, Fredrick Lenhart. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Sept. 22, 1891


FRED'K LENHARDT 1880 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, City of Two Rivers: Fred Lenhard, 46, Married, Farmer, b Prussia Wilhelmina Lenhard, 41, Wife, Keeping house, b Prussia Chd: Anna-17, Frank-15, Paulina-13, Mary-11, Clara-9, Louis-4, Hedwig- 6/12 Dec, all born Wisconsin ******** 1885 Soldiers & Sailors of the Late War, Residing in Wisconsin, 1885: Fritz Lenhard, Pvt, D 48 WI, P.O. Two Rivers Died: ? September 1891 Buried: Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, WI Gravesite: "Fred'k Lenhardt/Co. D/48th Wis Inf." ******** (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. Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1891


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. ******** Two Rivers, Wis., Oct. 30--(Special)-Mrs. Ferdinand Lenhardt died yesterday. She was 23 years of age and is survived by a husband and one child. Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, Saturday, November 3, 1900


JOHN LENHARDT John Lenhardt, 54, of 921 South Twelfth St., a resident of Two Rivers until nine months ago when he moved to this city, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning at Holy Family hospital. He suffered a heart attack Friday. Mr. Lenhardt was born at Two Rivers, Feb. 26?, 1887, and followed the plumbing trade for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Weber and Mrs. Albert Donchack, both of this city. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock followed by services at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. J. H. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. The rosary will be recited tonight at 7 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 12, 1941


KATHERINE LENHARDT Two Rivers Section: MRS. F. LEONARD (sic) DIES AT NOON AT HOME HERE Complications of diseases superinduced by age proved fatal to Mrs. Frank Leonard, 61 year old Two Rivers resident, who for many years made her home in this city. Death occurred at the family home at 2114 Washington street shortly before noon today. Mrs. Leonard, who for about 42 years made her home in Two Rivers, was widely known through the county and was held in general esteem by all who came in contact with her. Since the death of her husband eight years ago, she has continued living at the family homestead, devoting her life to members of her family. She was born in the town of Kossuth on November 18, 1867 and lived her entire life in Manitowoc county. Upon her marriage to Mr. Leonard she moved to this city and has lived here continuously. She was a devout member of the St. Luke's Congregation and a member of the Altar Society. Four children, Mrs. John Janea and Mrs. Albert Doncheck of Two Rivers, Mrs. E.L. Weber, Manitowoc and a son, John, Two Rivers, survive her in addition to three brothers, John Reinhardt, South Milwaukee, Michael Reinhardt, Manitowoc Rapids, and Frank Reinhardt, Francis Creek and two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Dier, Manitowoc and Mrs. William Schroeder of Two Rivers. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced in tomorrow's edition of this paper. The services will be held from the St. Lukes church, Reverend Father Thuecks officiating and interment will take place in the new cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 14, 1928 Page 11


LEONA LENHARDT Mrs. Arthur Lenhardt, 60, of 718 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, longtime Two Rivers resident, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Monday morning where she had been a patient for a week. She had been ill for nearly a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Carl Ipsen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lenhardt, nee Leona Glandt, was born May 26, 1900, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late William and Anna Bertran Glandt. She was married Jan. 4, 1923, to Arthur Lenhardt at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The family lived in Two Rivers until 12 years ago when it moved to Manitowoc. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, (private); a son, (private); two sisters, Mrs. Roman Butrem, of Menasha and Mrs. Joseph Antonie, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Gordon and Frederick of Two Rivers; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1961 ********* Marriage of Arthur/Leona Lenhardt Leona M. Glandt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Glandt, Sixteenth Street, became the bride of Arthur S. Lenhardt last night at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Lenhardt and is employed here as a machinist in the Aluminum Goods industry and the couple will make their home in the city. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 5, 1922


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, December 29, 1971 ******** (29 Oct. 1877/Dec. 1971/SSDI)


MARIA KATHARINA LENHARDT (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. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908

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Mrs. Maria Katherine Lenhart died at her hhome in this city last Wednesday. Her deatsh was due to old age. She was 74 years of age and was born in Crasel, Kreis Limmern, Rheinish Prussia. She is the widow of Frank Lenhart, who died eleven years ago. The family came to this country in 1868 and settled on a farm in the town of Mishicot where they resided until 1891 when they came to this city. She leaves two sons, Frank and Ferdinand of this city and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Freiss and Mrs. Geo. Jindra who reside in Mishicot. The funeral took place form the Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon.
The Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 18, 1908


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 ********* At St. John's church Saturday afternoon, Mr. Carl Lenhardt and Miss Amelia Schmidt were united in marriage. Rev. Doehler pronounced the ceremony in a very impressive manner. The bride is a young, estimable lady and well known in the city. Her parents live in the Town of Two Rivers. The groom is a well known young gentleman who has lived here many years. The Reporter is pleased to extend to this young married couple its best and hearty wishes. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 2, 1907


CARL LENHART Carl Lenhart, 67 (above), last of the active liverymen in Two Rivers, died last night at the municipal hospital in that city. He had been ill the past two years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John's Lutheran church with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery there. Mr. Lenhart was born in Two Rivers in 1881 and when a young man became a teamster and entered the livery business and also engaged in horse dealing. In the days before the automobile, he had one of the best appointed livery stables in this section of the state. He also made a specialty of sleigh ride parties in the early days. His teams were among the first called when Two Rivers operated a volunteer fire department and it was necessary to obtain horses to haul the apparatus to fires. Surviving are his wife, the former Amelia Schmidt of the Town of Two Rivers, whom he married in 1907; two daughters, Mrs. Leslie Guetschow of Two Rivers and Jeannette Lenhart of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 25, 1948 ********* At St. John's church Saturday afternoon, Mr. Carl Lenhardt and Miss Amelia Schmidt were united in marriage. Rev. Doehler pronounced the ceremony in a very impressive manner. The bride is a young, estimable lady and well known in the city. Her parents live in the Town of Two Rivers. The groom is a well known young gentleman who has lived here many years. The Reporter is pleased to extend to this young married couple its best and hearty wishes. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 2, 1907


F. A. LOUI LENHART Louis Leonhart,, a young man 18 years of age, who was born and reared in this city, died at the home of his brother, Fred Leonhart at Bristol, S. Dakota, August 10, 1892 of heart disease. His body was brought here for burial arriving here last Friday afternoon and on Saturday, it was interred in the public cemetery, the funeral services taking place at the Lutheran church. He was taken ill during the night of August 9th and died within a few hours thereafter, notwithstanding everything was done for him that medical skill could suggest. Frank Leonhart and wife, Mrs. L. Meyer and Mrs. A. Pripps of Milwaukee, Mrs. F. Christiansen of Sheboygan, Mrs. L. Petrie of Wayne, Wis., and Mr. Fred Leonhart, brothers and sisters of the deceased were present at the funeral which was attended also by a large number of friends and relatives residing in this city and vicinity. Deceased was a young man of sturdy habits and good principles and his death is deeply felt by his aged mother and his brothers and sisters. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Aug. 16, 1892 ***** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Aug.) Death of a son of the late Fritz Leonhardt, who was living in Colorado with his brother. He was working there as a saddler and died of a heart attack. The body was brought here and buried last Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1892 ******* Fred Lenhard is on the 1880 census for Two Rivers with wife Wilhelmina age 41; children Anna (17); Frank (15); Paulina (13; Mary (11); Clara (9); Louis (4). It is probably Frank who went to Colorado, he would have been 27 in 1892. A F.A. Loui was buried in 1892 at age 16, possibly the brother who died. ***** [F.A. Loui Lenhardt/bur. 1892/age 16 yrs.]


HATTIE LENHART Hattie Lenhart, 62, life-long county resident, died Wednesday afternoon at "The Home," 1004 New York avenue where she had resided for the past six years. She had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in the Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Miss Lenhart, a daughter of the late Fred and Wilhelmina Sonntag Lenhart, was born in Two Rivers, Dec. 1, 1879, and lived there most of her life. After the death of her parents, she made her home with sisters and brothers for varying periods until six years ago when she came to "The Home" to live. Survivors are one brother, Carl, of Two Rivers, and one sister, Mrs. Lena Petri, of Milwaukee. The body was removed to the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home and may be viewed there until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 15, 1942. ****** [bur. 01-17-1942/age 62 yrs.]


WILHELMINE LENHART Death Tuesday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Fred Leonhard following a long illness. Mrs. Leonhard was born 26 Feb. 1839 in Saxony and came to Two Rivers in 1853 with her parents. She leaves 9 children, 30 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday from the Lutheran Church. Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906 ******* Minnie Sonntag Lenhardt birth: 26 February 1839 Germany death: 29 May 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Two Rivers father: Sonntag spouse: Fred Lenhardt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* Per notice, death was Tue. 5 Jun..however, the funeral had already taken place on Friday (Jun 1st). May 29 is the Tues. a week prior. Death index: 1906 May 29/LENHARDT, Minnie/co. death index v.8 p.77 Marriage record: LEHNHARD: Frederick (also spelled Lenhardt) b: Germany res: Two Rivers p: Frederick and Mary K. Lehnard m: 3 Oct. 1856 at Two Rivers (co. mar. index v.1 p.136) to: Wilhelmine Sontag p: Gottlieb and Christiane Sontag (also Sonntag) children: Wilhelmine (b. 15 Sept. 1857/bapt. 13 Dec. 1857 from record of First German Evang. Luth. ch.)


ARTHUR LENSING A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Lensing of Saxonburg, 1 1/2 years old, died last week of whooping cough. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 25, 1899 ******** Arthur Lensing birth: 18 October 1897 Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 15 April 1899 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1899 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: August Lensing mother: Amelia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST LENSING August Lensing, age 60, a well known farmer residing about 8 miles north of Two Rivers on what is known as the Saxonburg Road, was found dead in a corn field where he was at work rolling down seed corn. Mr. Lensing was at work with a roller and his son working in the same field noticed the team without anyone on the roller. He hastened to the scene and found his father lying on the ground dead, death being due to heart failure. Mr. Lensing is a well known farmer in Manitowoc and Kewaunee County. He is survived by his wife and family. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, June 29, 1916 page 6 ********** PROMINENT FARMER DIES SUDDENLY Death called August Lensing from the midst of his labors Tuesday. He was at work in the field in the Town of Mishicot with his son, William and was rolling the newly sown ground when stricken with a heart attack. The son noticed the fact that the team was without a driver and upon investigating found that Mr. Lensing had fallen from the seat and lay on the ground in a semi-conscious state. Help was summoned, a physician arrived quickly, but Mr. Lensing had lapsed into complete unconsciousness and lived but a few minutes. Deceased was born at Manitowoc Rapids in 1857 and has resided in the town of Mishicot for the past 35 years. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Haese and Mrs. John Kriehn of Two Rivers and Mabel and two sons, Henry and William. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the home, Rev. Weihing officiating. The Reporter, Fri., June 30, 1916


ELLA L. LENSING Mrs. Ella L. Lensing, 92, of Milwaukee, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1981. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, Whitefish Bay, and burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lensing, nee Ella Witte, was born in Mishicot. She taught grade school near Mishicot. She was married to William Lensing. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Lensing move to Milwaukee in 1950. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, William (Ann) Lensing of Tocoma, Wash.(sic); two daughters, Ellen Lensing of Pennsylvania and Lois Nusslock of Glendale; a sister, Amanda (Alfred) Kaufmann of Mishicot; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, 106 W. Silver Spring, Whitefish Bay, Wis., 4 p.m. until the time of services Monday. Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 1981, P. 3 ********* (05 Dec 1888/Nov 1981/SSDI) ********* At high noon Wednesday, the marriage of William Lensing, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Lensing and Miss Ella Witte, took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Witte of the Town of Mishicot. A reception followed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Kasten of Two Rivers. The couple was attended by Henry Lensing and Miss Anita Witte and Oscar Witte and Miss Meta Lensing. Both are well known and highly respected young people of the community where their parents are among the oldest settlers. The Reporter, Fri., June 22, 1917


EMILIE LENSING OLD MISHICOT RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Emelia Lensing Victim of Heart Attack Mrs. Emelia Lensing, 72, life long resident of the town of Mishicot, died Sunday at 6 a.m. at the home of her son, William, after a heart attack. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 o'clock at Zion Evangelical church, Mishicot. The Rev. F. E. Schlueter of Two Rivers will officiate. The body may be viewed at the Specht Funeral parlors until 4 p.m. Tuesday when it will be removed to the home. Mrs. Lensing, whose maiden name was Raes____, born ___ __, 1860. She was married to August Lensing May 11, 1881. Her husband died in 1916. The survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Herman Haese, Reedsville, Mrs. John Kuehn, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Ernst Heling, Sister Bay; one son, William, with whom she resided; one sister, Mrs. M. Generpe of Milwaukee, and ten grand- children. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 22, 1932


HENRY LENSING INFLUENZA IS CAUSE DEATH MISHICOT MAN Pneumonia, developing from an attack of influenza, caused the death of Henry Lensing, of Mishicot, early today, death following a short illness. Mr. Lensing was one of the best known young business men of that section, being manager of the Saxonburg Co-operative Creamery company. He was 23 years of age and unmarried. The burial will be at Saxonburg. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 5 ********* Of the many cases of Spanish Influenza that have prevailed in this vicinity of late, that of Henry Lensing proved fatal, turning into pneumonia and causing his death Monday night. Hy Lensing was born June 11, 1890 in the Town of Mishicot. He was in charge of the Saxonburg Creamery and a reliable and industrious man with many friends who share with his family in grief over his early death. He leaves behind him one brother and three sisters. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and services will be held at the Evangelical church, Rev. Koten officiating. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1918 ********* Manitowoc news: The following persons in the city and vicinity were victims of Spanish influenza last week: Mrs. Charles Kiesow, 30, city; Henry Lensing, 23, Mishicot; Mrs. John Hrdino (sic), Branch. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, October 24, 1918 pg. 4 ********* (Note: I show no Lensing surname in Saxonburg cem. The news has been wrong about the cem. before, and I did find Henry in 89A. I'm putting the obit here.)


WILLIAM LENSING Lensing Found Dead in Garage William Lensing, 60, town of Mishicot farmer, was found dead with a fatal wound in his stomach and a shotgun at his side on the garage floor by his wife, Ella, early today. Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, announced there would be no inquest. Mrs. Lensing told the coroner she heard the shot at 5:30 a.m. Her husband had gone to the barn, ostensibly to milk the cows. He had no financial difficulties but had been in ill health for two years. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren church in Mishicot. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. Mr. Lensing was born in 1886 in the town of Mishicot where he had operated a homestead farm all his life. In 1917 he married Ella Witte of Mishicot. He was a church officer for many years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Ellen, a high school teacher of Blue River, Wis., and Louis, a secretary at Allis-Chalmers company in Milwaukee; one son, William Jr., a student at Stout Institute in Menominie; and three sisters, Mrs. Minna Haese of Forest Junction, Wis., Mrs. John Kriehn of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Ernst Heling of Neshoto. The body may be viewed at the Specht funeral home in Mishicot from Sunday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 22, 1947 P.2 ********* At high noon Wednesday, the marriage of William Lensing, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Lensing and Miss Ella Witte, took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Witte of the Town of Mishicot. A reception followed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Kasten of Two Rivers. The couple was attended by Henry Lensing and Miss Anita Witte and Oscar Witte and Miss Meta Lensing. Both are well known and highly respected young people of the community where their parents are among the oldest settlers. The Reporter, Fri., June 22, 1917


PAUL LESCHIG Paul Leschig, 67, a retired cheesemaker on County Trunk D, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died shortly before noon Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, at Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for a week. He had been ill a short time. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. T.F. Uetzann officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Leschig was born in Dresden, Geermany, May 9, 1890, son of the late Frederick and Marie Tauber Leschig. In 1918 he married the former Sophie Grone in Germany, the family immigrating to this country 33 years ago. Pursuing the trade of cheesemaker, he was first employed at a cheese factory at Newtonburg, Manitowoc County. In 1928 he took over the cheese factory on County Trunk D, which he operated until six years ago when he retired from the field to work at the Mirro Aluminum Co., at Manitowoc. He was a longtime member of the Freier Saengerbrund Singing Society of Manitowoc. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wigen of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sons, Paul Jr. of Fairbanks, Alaska and Walter J. of Henderson, Nevada; a sister, Mrs. Martha Tenner and a brother, Karl, both of Germany and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 pm Wednesday until 10:30 am Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May. 5, 1958 ******** [Paul Leshig, Sr.]


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


WALTER LESCHIG Walter John Leschig, age 83, of Greenwood, Ind., died on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. Walter was born on Nov. 16, 1924, in Newtonburg, son of the late Paul and Sophie (Grone) Leschig. He attended local schools and graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1942. On July of 1950, Walters married Phyllis Gerroll at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2008


E. FRIEDRICH LESSING From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885: Death of Fritz Lessing on Sun. morning in Two Rivers. ****** Order for Proof of Will. (First Publication April 7th 1885/0 STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY, ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc Mar. 31st A.D. 1885. In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of E.F. Lessing, deceased late of the County of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of E.F. Lessing deceased late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office, and whereas application has been made by Emilie Lessing who is named in said will as the Executor thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this State, Therefore it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate office in Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday the 28th day of April, A.D. 1885, at ten o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Lake Shore Times, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, April 14, 1885 P.1


ELLA LEVANETZ The funeral of Ella, aged seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Levenetz(sic), took place from Grace Congregational Church Sunday afternoon. The little girl was ill only a week with pneumonia complications when death came and took her away from her parents and her brother and sister, Lester and Edna, who are all that remain of five children. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 30, 1917


GUSTIE LEVANETZ After several months of suffering from the dread disease, cancer, Mrs. Levanetz, aged 31, passed away Saturday at her home, corner of 24th and Washington Streets. Deceased leaves her husband and two little children, Lester, aged 9 and Edna, aged 7, to whom her death is a sad blow and it leaves the father, alone to bear the responsibilities of a family after sharing it nine years with a dependable mother. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Pehke of this city with whom she came here from Chicago, fourteen years ago. A sister and brother also survive. the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Grace congregational Church. Card of Thanks We herewith wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many beautiful floral offerings and to those who so kindly donated their autos and services at the funeral of our beloved wife and mother, John Levanetz and Children The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 30, 1920


JOHN LEVANETZ Whitewater - John W. Levanetz, 57(sic), a plumber here for many years, died while shoveling snow at his home at 603 W. Main St., this morning. The son of Joseph and Barbara Fischer Levanetz, he was born in Kewaunee County, April 27, 1887(sic) and was married to Sally Olson in Waukegan, Ill., in 1923. He lived in Two Rivers until coming to Whitewater 32 years ago to establish his plumbing business. Survivors are his wife; two children by a previous marriage, Lester, Oregon and Mrs. Edna Karnes in California; a grandson; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Luebke, Two Rivers; a brother, Louis, Vets Hospital, Tomah. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the Skindingsrude and Lein Funeral Home, the Rev. Warren Sigwalt, pastor of First English Lutheran Church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday night and burial will be in Two Rivers where services will be held at Beduhn Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday or Saturday depending on the arrival of the children. Janesville Daily Gazette, Tues., March 22, 1955 page 13 ********* Former Resident of Area Buried Funeral services for John W. Levanetz, 67(sic), of Whitewater, were held at 2 pm Friday at the Deja & Martin Funeral chapel, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery there. Mr. Levanetz was born at Stangelville Apr. 27, 1887(sic), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levanetz. He moved to Two Rivers with his family while still a boy and later operated the Elliott and Levanetz Plumbing Shop there. He moved to Whitewater about 35 years ago where he continued in the plumbing business. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a son, a sister, one brother, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Denmark Press, Thurs., Mar. 31, 1955 page 1


SELMA "SALLY" LEVANETZ Selma (Sally) Levanetz, age 100, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died late Wednesday evening, December 3, 1997, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 1997, at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate. She was born February 20, 1897, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Captain Thomas and Sina Larsen Olsen. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, moving to Whitewater, Wis., after her marriage to John W. Levanetz. She moved back to Manitowoc in 1985 to make her home at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include one step-daughter, Edna Karnes, Hemet, Calif.; a niece, Sylvia Larsen, Manitowoc; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John on March 22, 1955; two sisters, two brothers and one step-son, Lester Levanetz. Memorial would be appreciated to First Lutheran Church. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1997 P. A2


IRA C. LEVENHAGEN Ira Levenhagen, Sr., 90, former Two Rivers alderman who as a general contractor directed the construction of the Mishicot Opera Hall, died Monday night at the Greenfield Golf Course, West Allis, where he made his home with a son Erving, the course manager. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Koejsch Funeral Home, West Allis. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Levenhagen was born in the Town of Gibson Dec. 22, 1864, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen. In his early years he lived in Mishicot and came to Two Rivers at the turn of the century where he was engaged as a building contractor. He served Two Rivers as alderman for two terms. From 1912 to 1916 he operated the Two Rivers Union House and left the city in 1916 for Milwaukee. He married Mary Wuellner at Mishicot 65 years ago. She died in 1916. In Milwaukee, Mr. Levenhagen served for 10 years as maintenance manager and supervisor of the Milwaukee County park system, retiring 20 years ago. He is survived by two sons, Erving J. of West Allis, and Ira Jr. of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A grandson, (private), Arthur Levenhagen of Mishicot is a nephew. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 8, 1955


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 ******** The death of Miss Lillian Levenhagen at Wales Sanitorium Wednesday was sad news to her many friends in this city. She had been ill for several months. The remains were brought here this morning to Boyle's undertaking rooms and the funeral will take place on Saturday morning from St. Luke's Church. Deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1886. She leaves a father, Ira Levenhagen, who formerly conducted the Union House here and two brothers, Irving and Ira. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 10, 1917


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 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Ira Levenhagen, died at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Friday night. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases and a few weeks ago it was necessary to take her to the hospital where she was operated upon. Mrs. Levenhagen was 49 years of age and was born in the Town of Mishicot, where she resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wuellner until her marriage to Mr. Levenhagen when the couple came to this city to make their home. Besides her husband and three children, Irving, Ira Jr., and Lillian, she is survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Wuellner of Mishicot. The funeral took place Monday morning at the St. Luke's Church and her remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 18, 1915 ******** After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Ira Levenhagen passed away at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc Friday. She underwent an operation there a week before her death. Her remains were brought here Saturday and the funeral took place Monday morning from St. Luke's Church. The deceased was a true friend and a loving and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Mary Catherine Wuellner, was born in the Town of Mishicot in 1866. She is survived by her aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wuellner of the Town of Mishicot, by her husband, Alderman Levenhagen and several brothers and sisters, besides two sons and one daughter. Among those present at the funeral from out of town were Mrs. H. Westgate, Rhinelander; Mrs. Rudolph Olps, Ladysmith; Mrs. Geo. Miller, Mrs. John Raymaker, Miss Lizzie Miller, Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Linstedt, Mr. and Mrs. August Levenhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Levenhagen, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Zander, Manitowoc; Mrs. Louis Levenhagen, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. ? Levenhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Levenhagen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1915 ******** [Mary C. Levenhagen]


JOHN LEYSE 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. Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907 ******** John Leyse, who for the past twenty years he held the position of millwright and master mechanic for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co., is dead at that city, age 62. He was known to many here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 13, 1907 ******** John Leyse, who for the past twenty years has held the position of millwright and master mechanic for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Christensen, with whom he had recently lived. He was a native of Norway and was 62 years of age. He came to this country as a young man and for a long time worked at his trade, that of a millwright, at Lacrosse and from that city came to Two Rivers. He was a man of exceeding skill in all kinds of mechanical work. Indeed in this line of work he had few superiors. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 o'clock. The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 12, 1907 ******** (Note: Stone reads d. 1908) ******** John Leyse birth: 29 January 1845 Norway death: 11 July 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Two Rivers father: Leyse spouse: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (From County death index: John Leyse/d. July 11, 1907 v.8 p.112) (Two Rivers Pioneers Rest is the only cem. I have the early Leyse family members in, but this John is not there, unless someone remade the stone with the wrong d. date on it.)


MAREN LEYSE Two Rivers City News: Death of Mrs. Leyse Mrs. Leyse, mother of Mrs. Chas. Hanson, 25th street, died at the home of her daughter yesterday morning, death being due to old age. Mrs. Leyse was eighty- four years old and is the mother of Mrs. Hans Christensen of Two Rivers and Norman and William Leyse of Kewaunee. The funeral will be held tomorrow, the Rev. Haase officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, February 21, 1923 p.12 ********* Mrs. Mary Leyse passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hansen, 1611 Twenty-Fifth street. She had reached the age of eighty-two years and death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Leyse came to this city thirty-three years ago with her husband, John Leyse, who was employed as a millwright in the large sawmill of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. they came from Christiania, Norway to this country in 1867, settling in Iowa. They also resided in LaCrosse for a time. Mr. Leyse passed away sixteen years ago. Deceased possessed the real worth of a kind, patient and loving wife and mother. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hansen and Mrs. Hans Christiansen and three sons, Albert, Norman and Harry who are at the head of the Leyse Aluminum company of Kewaunee. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday from the home of Mrs. Charles Hansen, Rev. W.G. Haase, officiating. The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 23, 1923


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


FLORENCE MAGEE LIEBICH Florence Liebich, age 85, a resident of Plymouth, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth. Private family services were held today June 25, 1999, at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Cynthia Little officiated at the service. Burial followed at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The former Florence Magee was born February 3, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late J.F. and Ella (Perkins) Magee. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1932. She then furthered her education at Lawrence College, where she obtained a degree in history, in 1937. On September 2, 1939, she married Harold Liebich in Two Rivers. As their family grew, the couple became totally involved in their children's lives. They were always very supportive of any community or school function their children participated in. Florence was secretary of her class at Lawrence University and organized each reunion the class held. Before moving to Plymouth, she was an active member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and a member of the Women's Round Table. Florence was a devoted wife and mother who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Carl Liebich, Plymouth, Christine Liebich, Plymouth, Cynthia (Charles) Reff, Appleton; one grandson, Rob Reff, Appleton; one sister-in-law, Clara Magee, Milwaukee; one brother-in-law, George (Janice) Liebich, Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold on November 17, 1978 and by a brother, Allan Magee. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Liebich family at P.O. Box 73, Plymouth, WI 53073. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, two Rivers assisted the Liebich family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1999 P. A2 ******** (03 Feb 1914/22 Jun 1999/SSDI


FRANK J. LIEBICH Frank J. Liebich, 56 (above), vice-president of the Two Rivers Beverage company, well known civic leader and sportsman of Two Rivers, died at his home, 2319 Washington street, in that city late Tuesday. He had been in failing health for four years. Masonic funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Grace Congregational church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest cemetery. Mr. Liebich was born in Chicago in 1890 and after completing school he became a salesman and was with the Hellmuth company, printing ink manufacturer, in Chicago for several years. In 1915 Mr. Liebich, with his step-brothers, came to Two Rivers from Chicago, purchasing the old Mueller Brothers brewery, now the Two Rivers Beverage company. He had been active in the management of the concern until he was stricken with illness late in 1941. In the fall of 1928 Mr. Liebich, who was a star infielder on a Chicago softball team in his younger days, joined Clarence Bantle, widely known former softball pitcher, in introducing the popular pastime in Two Rivers. Mr. Liebich headed numerous Community club committees and in 1941 was elected president. He was also vice-president of the Lions the same year. Fraternally, Mr. Liebich was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the Two Rivers lodge No. 200, F&A.M., the Barney G. Lymar chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee. He was also affiliated with the Two Rivers Shrine club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the February club. Mr. Liebich married Miss Clara Freiman in Chicago in 1913, who survives him with two sons, George, a student at the University of Wyoming, who reached his father's bedside on Sunday, and Harold Liebich of Two Rivers, secretary of the Two Rivers Beverge company. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Bertha Eisenbeiss of Los Angeles, and two step-brother, Geroge Eisenbeiss, president of the beverage company, and William J. Eisenbeiss, Milwaukee, retired brewmaster of the Miller Brewing company. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church. Pallbaerers (sic) will be Walter and Arthur Beduhn, Christian Wilsman, Arthur Luebke, Henry Greenwood, and B.L. Larkin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 26, 1946 P.2


HAROLD LIEBICH Harold Liebich, 63, of Sumac Rd., Plymouth, Wis., died Friday afternoon in St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee. Private family funeral services will be 2 pm Monday in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Liebich was born Sept. 1, 1925 in Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Clara Freyman Liebich. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1932. He married Forence Magee Sept. 2, 1939 in Two Rivers. Mr Liebich had been affiliated with Two Rivers Beverage Company for about 30 years and was president of the company at the time of the sale of the business. He was then employed as a salesman with Dow Canvas Company and Greenwood's TV and Appliances. He was a past member of Two Rivers Rotary Club and had served as president of the club. Survivors include his wife, a son, Carl of Plymouth; two daughters, Christine Liebich of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Cynthia) Reff of Manitowoc; a brother, George of Two Rivers and a grandson, Robert Charles Reff of Manitowoc. There will be no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 19, 1978 page 3 ******* [bur. 11-20-1978/age 63 yrs.] (01 Sep 1915/Nov 1978/SSDI)


CHARLOTTE LIEDTKE Stricken suddenly ill early last night, Mrs. Herman Liedtke, 60, Two Rivers, died at her home early this morning. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed pending word from relatives. The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Mrs. Liedtke, nee Charlote Trombley, was born March 28, 1878 in Frankfort, Mich. She moved to Two Rivers about the time of her marriage 40 years ago. Survivors are the widower; five daughters, Mrs. Lulu Kolberg and Mrs. Alma Ripple of Two Rivers, Mrs. Lillian Stedl of Manitowoc, Mrs. Dorothy Wruck, Norwalk, Wis., Mrs. Ruth Koenes, Grand Haven, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Rogers, Manistique, Mich., Mrs. Florence Ge Botte?, Ludington, Mich., and Mrs. Della Peck, Wellston, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1938 P. 2


HERMAN LIEDTKE Herman Leidtke (sic), 79, retired foreman of the water service department of the Municipal Water & Electric utility at Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the Union House, Two Rivers, Saturday night, where he had made his home for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Herman Leidtke was born in West Prussia, Germany, in 1874, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Leidtke. When he was seven years old the family brought him to this country, settling in Michigan. Fifty-seven years ago he married the former Charlotte Trombley at East Lake, Mich., the family coming to Two Rivers in 1900. Mrs. Leidtke died in Two Rivers in 1938. Mr. Leidtke was first employed at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, where he was a department head for a number of years. In 1922 he entered the employe of the municipal utility at Two Rivers and was foreman of the water service department up to his retirement in June of 1951. Surviving Mr. Leidtke are five daughters, Mrs. Edward Stedl of Manitowoc, Mrs. Algot Kollberg of Memorial Drive, Mrs. Harvey Ruck of Norwalk, Wis., and Mrs. John Koenes and Mrs. Alma Ripple of Milwaukee; a brother, Frederick Liedtke of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1953 P. 2


HENRY LILLWITZ FATHER OF MRS. SHINKE DIES AT THE HOSPITAL Henry Lillwitz, 78, father of Mrs. Walter Shinke, Monroe street, who has been ill for sometime, passed away this morning at the municipal hospital. Burial will take place Monday afternoon from the Shinke home. The deceased was born in Germany in 1852 and came to this country in 1881 settling first in St. Louis. For the past few years Mr. and Mrs. Lillwitz made their home between here and Manitowoc. Mrs. Lillwitz passed away three years ago. Two daughters, Mrs. Shinke, this city, and Mrs. Flora Richter of Brillion and a son, Charles, of Spokane, Wash., survive. Manitowoc Herald News, January 23, 1932 P. 10


MATHILDA LILLWITZ Lillwitz Funeral Is Held This Afternoon In City The funeral of Mrs. Henry Lillwitz, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Schinke on Friday, took place from the Beduhn & Goetz chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Numerous relatives, friends and old neighbors from Brillion, the former home of the Lillwitz's were here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Times, Monday, December 24, 1928, Page 3


MARY LINDENAU After a lingering illness, Mrs. Lindenau, of upper Monroe Ave., passed away this morning. She had been ailing for months but was not confined to bed up to two weeks ago. She suffered from a malady which is usually fatal. Deceased was born in Heubuden, German in 1857. With her husband, who has been dead for eight years now, came to this country in 1891 and having friends here they settled in Two Rivers. Mrs. Lindenau was a devout Christian woman affiliated with St. John's Lutheran Church and the funeral will be held from that church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral will leave the home at 1:30 pm, Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Grade of Watertown and Mrs. Ed. Albright of this city and one son, Paul. The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 16, 1922 ************ Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy extended to us in our bereavement. We are grateful for the beautiful flowers, the use of cars, to Rev. Haase who conducted the services to the pallbearers and all who assisted. Mrs. Ed Albright Mrs. Walter Grade Paul Lindenau The Reporter - Thurs., Feb. 23, 1922 ************ Two Well Known Two Rivers Women Dead (each put with their own cemetery entries) Mrs. Lindenua(sic), aged 65, died at the family home, Monroe street, Two Rivers Thursday morning following a lingering illness. She was born in Germany and with her husband, who preceded her in death eight years ago, came to Two Rivers in 1891. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter Grade of Watertown, Mrs. Edward Albright and one son Paul, of Two Rivers. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. W.G. Hase officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, February 17, 1922 p.1 ********* (Note: This obit was jumble a bit in the last three sentences, but I was able to unscramble it with ease) ********* [Mary Eliz. Lindeneau]


PAUL LINDENAU TWO RIVERS MAN MEETS DEATH IN SEWER CAVE-IN Children Find the Body Of Man Buried In Trench TWO RIVERS, May 4- Paul Lindenau, local contractor met death yesterday in a cave-in of a sewer ditch which he was excavating under a sidewalk in the north section of the city, on the Mishicot road. Mr. Lindenau's body was discovered some time after the accident and physicians said that the man had probably been dead three hours before the body was taken from the sewer trench. Children returning from school late yesterday afternoon discovered the tragedy when they noticed the feet of a man protruding from the trench, the body being covered by dirt which had caved in on him. Louis Hartung who was notified by the children of their ghastly find, summoned assistance and removed the body and physicians were called but the man was dead. Working On Last Pipe Investigation showed that Lindenau was making the connection for the last pipe when he met his death. He had excavated a tunnel under the cement walk and was engaged in work of fitting the pipe alone when the wall of the trench gave way and imprisoned him under the cave-in. Mr. Lindenau when he secured the contract for the work said that he did not feel that he should attempt it alone and would secure a helper but he had failed to do so and his failure to have assistance was responsible for his death as had he been accompanied by a helper, at the time of the cave-in it might have been possible to rescue him. Was Unmarried Man Mr. Lindnau was about 36 years of age and unmarried. He had made his home at Two Rivers most of his life and formerly operated a jitney service between Two Rivers and Manitowoc. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edward Albright, Two Rivers and Mrs. Walter Grade of Watertown. Funeral arrangements have not been ocmpleted (sic). Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 4, 1923 P.1


AMANDA S. LINDQUIST Mrs. Amanda Lindquist, 82, formerly of 1818 Monroe St, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at Manitowoc county Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lindquist, nee Amanda Pinger was born July 13, 1882, at Kewaunee, a daughter of the late Carl and Sophia Longhoff Pinger. She was married June 17, 1908, to Oscar Lindquist, and engineer for the Chicago and North Western Railway, at Chicago. After several years of residence at Chicago the couple moved to South Pekin, Ill. Upon the death of her husband at South Pekin in 1951 she came to Two Rivers to make her home with a sister, Mrs. Henry Wolf. Surviving are two other sisters, Mrs. Mary Stull and Mrs. Bertha Sweetman, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 2, 1964 P.9


OSCAR B. LINDQUIST Funeral services for Oscar B. Lindquist, 71, retired North Western road engineer, who died at his home at South Pekin, Ill., early Sunday, will be held at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Two Rivers lodge of Masons. The ritualistic work will be led by Chaplain Heber Clayton, interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Lindquist who made frequent visits to the home of his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolf, Monroe street, Two Rivers, was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1880. When he was 17 years old he came to this country and worked in a meat market at Morrison, Ill. Forty-three years ago he entered the employ of the railway and retired as an engineer four years ago. Surviving Mr. Lindquist are his wife, the former Amanda Pinger of Kewaunee, whom he married in Chicago in 1907 and two sisters and a brother, the latter living in Sweden. Mr. Lindquist, a 32nd degree Mason, was a member of the South Pekin, Ill. Masonic blue lodge. He was also affiliated with the Shrine and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The casket will arrive in Two Rivers Wednesday afternoon and may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home until hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 1, 1951 p.2


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 ******** [Clara Esther Lindsey]


EARL LINDSAY Earl Lindsay of Two Rivers is Dead at 66 TWO RIVERS- (photo) Earl M. Lindsay, 66, 1934-28th St., retired safety director of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., and one of Wisconsin's foremost authorities on industrial safety, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Masonic funeral services, under the auspices of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Masonic rites at the chapel and graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery will be led by Heber Clayton, past master of the lodge. Mr. Lindsay was born at Appleton June 6, 1890, son of the late James and Susan Lindsay. A graducate of Appleton High School and Lawrence College, he later was employed as superintendent of the gas and distribution systems of the Wisconsin-Michigan Power Co. of Appleton. Mr. Lindsay entered the employ of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., in 1921, coming from Appleton. He started as an assembler in the firm's steel plant, but before the year ended he was transferred to the company's cost office where he did statistical work. A year later he was moved to the personnel office and became employment manager for all of the concern's operations as well as taking care of accident compensation claims. As the Hamilton company grew to result in the need for greater attention to its personnel, Mrs. Lindsay organized the safety and first aid departments in the plants, an activity which was later to reward him with wide recognition throughout the state. Ever since the Wisconsin Council of Safety was organized. Mr. Lindsay had been one of its leading consultants and for years was active in planning the annual meeting programs. Mr. Lindsay was credited along with the late Hamilton plant manager Lawrence E. Everson, with the organization of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club which embraces most of the firm's employes. When the company officials decided to publish the firms' publication, The Hamiltonian, Mr. Lindsay (remainder of sentence unreadable) a post he held for many years. Mr. Lindsay was also instrumental in organizing the foremen of the Hamilton company into an organization which was known as the Hamilton Foremen's Club, and now named the Hamilton Management Club, affiliated with the National Association of Manage????. Mr. Lindsay's deep interest in the field of industrial safety proved of no little assistance in the establishing of the Two Rivers Safety Council, of which he was a charter member. He was a member of the steering committee which helped to establish ???? safety records for the city in recent years. Mr. Lindsay retired from the position of safety ????? of the Hamilton company in June of ????. (Remainder of article unreadable) Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 13, 1957 P.11 ******** [Earl Malcolm Lindsay]