AUGUST F. AHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: August Arens, about 80-years old, died Saturday at his residence in Town Two Rivers following a stroke. Mr. Arens came from Germany to Manitowoc County in the 50’s and settled in Kossuth, but 30 years ago he moved to Town Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow and 10 children. The funeral was held Monday afternoon in Two Rivers. LOUIS H. AHRENS Louis H. Ahrens, 91, formerly of 1414 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Ahrens was born June 24, 1881, at Shoto, son of the late August and Fredricka Protzman Ahrens. He married Rose Arnholz Dec. 15, 1903, at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple resided at Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement 20 years ago, he had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Plant Four; as a pipe fitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and also at Manitowoc Equipment Works. He was a member of Senior Citizens, charter member of Friar Singerbund and former member of the Southside Quartet of Two Rivers. Mr Ahrens was well known as "Uncle Louie" of Radio Station WOMT's Fireside Melodies. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Walter, Arthur and Clarence, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Irene)Palmer of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Maples, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fern Kupsch, and two infant children preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 18, 1973
ROSE AHRENS Mrs. Rose Ahrens, 89, formerly of 1414 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Ahrens, nee Rose Arnholz, was born Nov. 14, 1883, at Shoto, daughter of the late August and Mary Hoeltger Arnholz. She was married to Louis H. Ahrens, Dec. 15, 1903, at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. After their marriage they resided in Two Rivers and Manitowoc. She was a member of Senior Citizens. Mr. Ahrens preceded her in death Sunday June 17. Survivors include three sons, Walter, Arthur and Clarence, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Irene) Palmer, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Maples, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Mueller, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Bernard, of Ixonia, Wis; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fern Kunsch and two infant children preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 22, 1973 ********** (b. 13 Nov. 1883/d. June 1973/SSDI)
IDA AHRNDT From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Dec.) Widow IDA Ahrend, eldest daughter of Wilhelm Wegner, died Sat. at age 46. Her husband had died several years ago. She leaves 2 children, her father, 5 sisters and a brother. Burial will be tomorrow afternoon, Tues., from the Evangelical Church.
SOPHIA AHRNDT Mrs. August Schroeder of Matchwood, Mich., arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. C. Ahrendt(sic), who died at Two Rivers Tuesday at the age of sixty nine years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 01, 1917, Page 3
ETTA ALLEN After suffering about ten days with bronchial pneumonia, Mrs. Andrew Allen passed away at her home in Two Rivers. The deceased whose maiden name was Hannahetta Elliot, was 63 years of age and was born in Sheboygan. She came to Two Rivers with her parents in 1855 and in 1882 she was married in that city to Andrew Allen. She is survived by her husband and two children, Edmond and Gladys. The funeral was held today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 29, 1915, Page 3
HANNAH ALLEN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 Nov.) Death of 77 yr. old widow Mrs. Hosea Allen on Fri. morning. Her husband, who had served many years as a Justice of the Peace, died some years ago. Her funeral took place Sun. at the local English Church.
ALBERT P. ALTHEN Albert P. Althen, 85, of 1806-29th St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died early Thursday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient four weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Albert Philip Althen was born at Two Rivers Sept. 27, 1885, son of the late William and Anna Wise Althen. He attended St. John Parochial School. A craftsman in the production of veneer, Mr Althen had been an employe of the Hamilton firm for 39 years, retiring in 1956. His hobbies included carpentry and gardening. He married Rose Hascheck at Two Rivers Dec. 20, 1910. She preceded him in death July 6, 1964. A member of Grace Congregation United Church of Christ, he was also a former member of the Senior Citizens. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Anderson of Two Rivers, with whom he had made his home, and Mrs. Raymond (Caroline) Shebesta, of Janesville; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Allwardt, of Kaukauna and Mrs. Juliana Kleinke and Mrs. Elsie Kleener, of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1971
ANNA ALTHEN Mrs. Anna Althen, 84, pioneer resident of Two Rivers, and widow of William Althen, early millwright at the old Mann Brothers pail factory at Two Rivers, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Allwardt in Green Bay, after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers and at 9 o'clock in St. Luke's Catholic church, the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at the funeral home at 7:45 Wednesday night. Mrs. Althen, nee Anna Weiss, was born in Hokau, Austria, March 31, 1854. She immigrated to this country in 1875, settling in Two Rivers, where she was married in 1881 to William Althen, who died June 17, 1896. Surviving are four sons, William of Sheboygan, Henry of Escanaba, Albert and Conrad of Two Rivers and six daughters, Mrs. Kate Mueller of Port Washington, Mrs. Edward La Fond of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Allwardt of Green Bay, Mrs. Alvin Moss of Toledo, O., Mrs. Emma Spry, and Mrs. Leo Kleinke, both of Sheboygan, and 24 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1938 P. 2
CHRISTINA ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Feb.) Death of widow Mrs. Henry Althen, a resident of Town Two Rivers, last night at age 72. She leaves 4 children in good circumstances. The funeral will be Wed. from the Lutheran Church. From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 24 Feb.) Death of Mrs. H. Althen of pneumonia Mon. morning at her home. The funeral will be tomorrow at the Two Rivers Cemetery. (Note: Although age is off I believe this is Christina)
CONRAD ALTHEN SR. Conrad (Connie) Althen,, 75, of 1524 Jasmine Dr., Manitowoc died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Klein and Angel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Althen was born Oct. 28, 1894 at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Ann Weiff Althen. He married Nora Stueck, who preceded him in death in 1936. He then married Bernice Schmidtman March 15, 1944, at Chicago. He was a retired tavern operator and well known basketball player. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a step-son; three sisters; a brother and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1970 September 5
EDWARD J. ALTHEN Edward J. Althen, 86, of 828-28th St., Two Rivers, retired longtime Two Rivers painting contractor, died shortly after noon Thursday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient four days. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Althen was born Aug. 9, 1885, at Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Christine Bender Althen. He attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School. For more then 60 years he was engaged as a painting contractor, retiring several years ago. He married Emma Braun at Manitowoc July 21, 1917. She preceded him in death June 14, 1961. Survivors include a daughter and a sister, Mrs. Christine Campbell, of Milwuakee. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1972
EMMA ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Feb.) Death of a little daughter of Heinrich Altin(sic), last week, with funeral Sun. at the Lutheran Church.
HEINRICH ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Death Thurs. morning of 59 yr. old Heinrich Althen, on his farm in Mishicott, of kidney and heart illness. He came to America in 1855 and rented a farm in Town Mishicott where he has resided ever since except during his service in the army. The burial will take place today in Two Rivers under the direction of the G.A.R Post there of which the deceased was a member. ****** [age 58 yrs./cause: Brights Desease(sic)]
JULIA ALTHEN Julia Althen, 88, of Two Rivers, died late Friday night, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born on May 12, 1903, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Notz Althen. She attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High Sëhool. She was employed as a cashier at Two Rivers Savings Bank for 45 years, retiring in 1968. She was a member of St. Johns Mixed Choir for many years, a member of the Ladies Evening Society of the church. She was a Sunday School Teacher for 30 years at St. Johns. Survivors include a sister; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and a brother-in-law. Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers... the rest is tattered and unreadable.
JULIUS ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903: Death Sat. following a long illness of Julius Althen, a well-known young resident of Town Two Rivers, of consumption. The deceased was born 20 May 1882 in Town Two Rivers and spent his entire life on the old family farm. The funeral was held Mon. from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. (Note: Since he was buried from the Lutheran Church, he is probably in Pioneers Rest because Calvary was a Catholic cemetery at the time.)
WILLIAM ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 June) Fritz Althen, who worked for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co., and was the father of our City Clerk, had the misfortune last week to plunge from a scaffolding and die of a broken neck. He leaves a large family. The funeral was Friday. ******* [William Althen/b. Germany, 24 Oct. 1839/d. 17 Jun 1896/age 56yr./ cause: Facture of cervic (?) of spine.]
PAUL ALTMAN From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death Wed. last week in Two Rivers of Paul Altmann of consumption at the age of 22 yrs. 10 mos. 15 days. The deceased, who was born in Two Rivers, is survived by his mother. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon.
ELEANOR ALTMANN Mrs. Ella Altmann, 94, who had resided at Hamilton Memorial Home Two Rivers, died Monday at the home. Private funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Angel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Altmann, nee Ella Stockmeyer, was born Aug. 22, 1879, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late William F. and Anna Berger Stockmeyer. She was married to Charles Altmann July 24, 1906 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1910. Survivors include a son, Charles w. of Two Rivers, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, 1974 April 16
GEORGE A. ANDERSON Funeral sevices for George A. Anderson, 22, of 1806-29th St., Two Rivers who was killed in an automobile accident early Thursday morning, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Anderson was born June 30, 1950, at Two Rivers, son of Mrs. Shirley Althen Anderson of Two Rivers and George A. Anderson of Manitowoc. He attended Two Rivers public schools and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1968. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for four years and for the past year was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. He was a member of Grace Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 8, 1973
ADELAIDE ARBAUGH Mrs. Robert Arbaugh, 58, of 3311 Adams St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard T. Trump will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Arbaugh, nee Adelaide Smith, was born Feb. 9, 1907, at Detroit, daughter of the late Walter W. and Mrs. Beulah Havens Smith. She was graduated from Detroit High School and Ward Belmont Junior College, Nashville, Tenn. She was married to Robert Arbaugh Sept. 11, 1928, at Royal Oak, Mich. The couple came to Two Rivers in 1946. Her husband died Oct. 4, 1958. She was active in Republican and art circles and was a member of Little Gallery, exhibiting many of her paintings in the area. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James (Polly) Ward, of Alexandria, Va., a brother, Ray H. Smith, of Birmingham, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be sent to Grace Congregational Memorial Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, August 25, 1965 P. 4
ROBERT C. ARBAUGH Robert C. Arbaugh, 54, of 3311 Adams St., owner and manager of the Armature Wedge Co. of the F. Eggers Plywood Veneer Co., Two Rivers, died late Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient the past three days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wiehlei, Madison, former pastor of Grace Congreational Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Arbaugh was born Aug. 22, 1904, at Ypsilanti, Mich., son of the late William and Jessie Amos Arbaugh. He attended the public elementary schools at Ypsilanti, and was graduated from the Highland Park Mich., high school. He also attended Highland Park College, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, and Eastern Michigan College, Ypsilanti. He moved his family to Two Rivers in 1948 from Royal Park, Mich. Besides his wife, the former Adelaide Smith, whom he married at Royal Oak in 1928, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Watts of Huntington, Ind.; a sister, Miss Dorothy Arbaugh of Washington, D.C.; and a brother, William of ??????, Mich. Friends may call at the funeral chapel until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 6, 1958 P. 11
ANNA ARIANSEN From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896: Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of the 45 yr. old wife of lighthouse keeper Carl Arianson, after a long illness. ******** [b. 18 Sept. 1848, Germany/d. 27 July 1896/cause: Septasmia(sic)/from cem. record book]
AUGUST ARNEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Aug.) August Arnemann, one of the first settlers of Town Two Rivers, turned his farm over to his son several years ago and moved to Two Rivers. Last week he was on the farm helping his son with the hay. He was driving a horse-drawn hayrick and was outside the sight of the others. When they next saw the old gentlemen he had fallen from his seat on the rick and was dead on the ground. The horse remained in position alongside. Medical examination concluded that Mr. Arnemann had suffered a stroke. He was laid to rest Sun. afternoon in a large funeral from the Lutheran Church. (Mr. Arnemann was born 07 July 1832 in Heckenstaedt, Hanover, and came to America in Sep. 1856. He settled on the above-mentioned farm, and in Nov. of that year got married. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 6 daughters, namely, August, who lives on a farm near Mishicott, Hermann, who now works the old family farm, and Henry the Assistant Principal in the high school in Eau Claire: Mrs. Wiengar, Mrs. Lieder, Mrs. Berg, and Mrs. Schmidt in Chicago, and Mrs. Fischer in Shawano). ******** From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 02 Aug.) Also, Mr. A. Arneman, father of Mr. A. Arneman here, who lived with his son Herman, died there suddenly Friday. He was carried to his last rest on Sun. in the cemetery of Two Rivers. Many friends of the old gentlemen from here paid him last respects. ******** [August Arnemann/b. 7 July 1832, Germany/d. 30 July 1904/cause: Apxy/age 72yr.]
CATHERINE ARNEMANN (d. 1922) TWO RIVERS 2'D WHITE CHILD IS DEAD, THAT CITY Mrs. Katherine Arneman, second white child to be born at Two Rivers, died at her home in that city last week and the funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Geimer home, the Rev. Holwey officiating. Mrs. Arneman was born at Two Rivers seventy-three years ago and was married there when a young woman to Ernst Arneman, who preceded her in death several years ago. The couple had no children. She is survived by three brothers, Michael and John Schmidt of Two Rivers and Andrew Schmidt of Appleton and one sister, Mrs. J.A. Geimer, of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 27, 1922 P. 1
ANNE ARNOLD From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death yesterday in the mental facility of Mrs. Anna Arnold of Two Rivers. She leaves many children, but the director of the facility does not know how to contact them and asks the public to kindly provide him with information of their whereabouts
ARVID E. ASPLUND Arvid E. Asplund, age 88, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning, May 9, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter. Burial will follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Arvid was born March 14, 1908, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late immigrant parents, Johan Edvard Andersson Asplund and Maria Abrahamsdotter Herrgard, Kvevlox, Finland. As a young man, Arvid worked in Upper Michigan lumber camps, later moving to Two Rivers, where he married Leona Kubel on May 6, 1928. She preceded him in death January 2, 1988. Arvid was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, and with his father-in-law, William Kubel, designed and built several intricate pearl and wood inlay tables recognized by Robert Ripley in “Believe It Or Not”. Prior to retirement from Westphal’s Department Store, Manitowoc, Arvid worked for area industries and was an insurance representative. He held memberships in nature clubs, the Whitecap Writers Club, and had been a past officer of Manitowoc and Two Rivers AARP Chapters. He also had served on the church council and Sunday School of St. John Congregation. Arvid maintained a life-long interest in music and literature. He wrote musical compositions, narratives, and poetry. In 1986, his autobiography was published in the Library of Congress “Folklife Annual”. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, one son and daughter-in- law, a daughter-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Marigold Asplund, Cunard, Mich.; one sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Art Larsen, Vulcan, Mich.; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Florence and John Vraney, Manitowoc,; eight grandchildren, several great and great-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by one son, Maurice; two grandchildren, Tern Roethie and Paul Asplund; one great-grandson, Adam Raether; a sister, Ethel Marlett; a brother, Albert; and step-brother, Andrew Mattson. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church from 9 am, Saturday until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hand Bell Fund of St. John Church. Arvid will be sadly missed by family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, no date
ANDREW BAETZ From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1896: Mr. A. Baetz, whose transport to the mental facility we reported last week, died yesterday morning. The body will be brought to Two Rivers. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: Andrew Baetz, whose death in the Oshkosh mental facility we reported last week. was buried here last Fri. (The article details his problems.)
GERTRUDE BAETZ From Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904: Tues. last week, Mrs. Baetz slipped and fell to the floor as she was trying to sit in her armchair. The 97-yr. old lady broke a hip and an arm. A broken bone at that age is a fearful thing, and at best the elderly lady will be crippled the rest of her days. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1904 (Dateline Saturday) In our weekly paper we reported that Mrs. Gertrude Baetz had been the victim of a fall, and we spoke of how dangerous a broken bone can be for someone of advanced age. Our fears were fulfilled sooner than we anticipated. Mrs. Baetz died Thurs. morning at 8 a.m. With her death the oldest resident of our county is gone. The deceased was born Gertrude Nies on 10 Aug. 1807 in Stockhausen in the Grand Duchy of Hesse- Darmstadt, and thus arrived at an age in excess of 97 yrs. When she was grown she married Mr. Baetz, a marriage which was blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband died about 60 yrs. ago. Several of her children found a new home in America, so in 1856 she came here to live with her eldest son, former Mayor Andr. Baetz in Two Rivers. Mrs. Baetz has lived in Two Rivers for 48 yrs. and had developed countless friends. She was known in Two Rivers as Grandma Baetz and was loved and admired by everyone. She also had many friends here in Manitowoc…. In addition to her children, which includes former City Treasurer Henry Baetz, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren mourn her death. The funeral will be held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
CHRISTINA BARTELLE From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1886: Mrs. R. Bartell died suddenly Mon. evening, about 11pm, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the widow Mrs. Fleischer. She succumbed to a heart attack which took her so quickly that the doctor who was called could merely confirm the death. Her burial will take place this afternoon at 2pm. (Note: She is in the Fleischer plot)
CARL F. BARTHELS From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 17 Apr.) Carl Bartels, son of widow Sophie Bartels, died Thurs. morning after a long confinement and was carried to his final rest Sun. afternoon in the Two Rivers Cemetery. Pastor Döhler conducted the funeral.
LUDWIG BARTHELS From the Two Rivers Chronicle Tuesday, June 23, 1914 EASTWIN NOTES Last Saturday morning Mr. Louis Barthels who has made his home here with his daughter Mrs. Bernard Wilke passed away after a few weeks illness. Deceased was born in Wellinghausen, Hanover, Germany, Jan. 22, 1931(sic). He came to this country in the year 1851 and settled at Shoto, where he lived for about two years when he was married to Miss Margaret Muller and purchased a farm in the school section where they cleared the land and not a stump or tree remains to remind one of the hardships of pioneer life. Here three daughters were born to them, Mrs. Louis Heyroth and Mrs. Henry Kiel of Mishicot and Mrs. Bernard Wilke who has always remained on the old homestead. The deceased was always known as a good neighbor and a kind and loving husband, father and grand-father and his presence will be missed by a large circle of friends as well as in the household where he was always cheerful and contented and enjoyed nothing more than to have his children, grand-children and great- grand-children gather around him. Besides his daughters he leaves 11 grand children and 5 great grand children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers with interment at the cemetery.
MARGARETHA BARTHELS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 06 Apr.) Death Monday morning of Mrs. L. Bartels(sic) at her home a few miles from here following an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband and 3 daughters: Mrs. L. Heyroth and Mrs. H. Kiel, both of whom live nearby, and Mrs. B. Wilke on the old family farm. The funeral will be Thursday from the local Catholic Church to the cemetery in Two Rivers.
HENRY BARTZ From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1895: Heinrich Bartz of Two Rivers was found Sun. morning in his shed dead of a heart attack.
ANNA (nee LAURE) BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1886: Mrs. M. Baum died last Sunday in Two Rivers.
ANNA BAUM Mrs. Anna Baum, 72, of 304 E. Almond Ave., Orange, Calif., a native of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at the Basler Home at nearby Santa Ana, Calif. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Baum, nee Anna Becker, was born Jan. 9, 1899, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and Ricca Kraject Becker. She was married Feb. 21, 1941, at Two Rivers, to Otto Baum, after which the couple moved to Hemit, Calif., where her husband operated a super market until retirement in 1950. He died in 1951. Surviving are three sisters, Sister M. Alfred, CSA, of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Frank Tragesser, of Orange, Calif., and Mrs. Albert E. Streu, of Two Rivers; and nieces and nephews Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971
CUNIE BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 12 Oct.) A 15-year old daughter of widow Baum here has died after an illness of several weeks.
MARGARET BAUM Mrs. Margaret Baum, 80, of 1223 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient two days. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Baum, nee Margaret Hartl, was born June 10, 1892, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Kronschnobel Hartl. She attended Lena district schools. She was married Nov. 8, 1916, at Cooperstown to Oscar Baum of Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1961. For many years the couple operated the former Baum Meat Market at Two Rivers. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Elaine) Buhk, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a son, Alfred, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Dan Zahorik and Mrs. Albert Schipper, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Adolph Kurt and Mrs. Clifford Rowe, of Francis Creek; six grandchildren and two great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1972
OSCAR BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Feb.) Oscar Baum died Sat. morning at age 62, leaving a widow and several children in good circumstances. He hadn't been feeling well ever since Christmas and was bedridden the last few weeks. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had received a pension. The funeral will be held Tues. from the funeral home.
EDWARD O. BECK HOME TO FIGHT ILLNESS FORMER LOCAL MAN DIES Edward O. Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beck, 730 South Twenty-first St., died at the holy family (sic) hospital this morning following a lingering illness of several months duration. Funeral arrangements have not been made and will be announced later. Edward Beck was born in this city June 15, 1882 and attended the local schools. He learned the plumbing trade and later removed to Chicago where he followed that calling until he took up his home on a farm at Hinckley, Minn., where he was overtaken by the illness which resulted in his death here. He was married and is survived by his widow and two children, Edward Jr., aged 11 and Edith aged 9. His parents, three sisters and two brothers also survive him. They are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beck, Mrs. J. Pollock and Miss Hilda, this city; Mrs. John Hale of Reedsville, Robert of Milwaukee and George of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 31, 1921 P.4
FRIEDRICH W. BECK From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902: 13-yr. old Fred Beck, son of Town Line (near Neshoto) resident Fred Beck, died Sat. of a heart condition.
BERNICE M. BECKER Bernice M. Becker, age 83, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, March 7, 1995, at the Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 1995, at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. William E. Mueller, Christian Science Reader, will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born August 7, 1911, in Mishicot, daughter of the late John and Julia Rockwell Schimmel. She attended grade school and high school in Mishicot. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 25 years; as a press operator. She was formerly married to George Becker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and two sons-in-law, three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymond Schimmel, Two Rivers, Robert and Millie Schimmel, Francis Creek. John and Janet Schimmel, Pennsylvania; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Edith Becker, Two Rivers, Janet and William Klein, Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT). Memorials would be appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was for the most part a modest woman who worked hard and took great care of her humble possessions, who took delight in and saw the humor in life’s daily ironies; but who was singularly outrageous in her outspoken pride in her children. Mom gave to us a keen awareness of current political dialogue and a moral compass anchored in justice and fairness; a strong Depression born value of conservatism and the importance of caring for our belongings; a transforming ability to perceive beauty in everything around her; an unfailing generosity of spirit; a depth of honesty that tolerated only “little white lies” meant to protect a passive nature; a droll, impish sense of humor that helped redefine life’s ironies; and, a stubborness that could defy the strongest of wills. Her support and enthusiasm for us in times of success, and comfort and encouragement for us in times of despair will sustain us for the rest of our lives.
DELORES M. BECKER Delores M. (Johnson) Becker, age 84, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 2102 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, died Sunday night, Nov. 14, 2004 at Shady Lane Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Delores was born July 11, 1920 in Cooperstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elnore (Baumgart) Metz and was educated at St. James Catholic School in Cooperstown. She married Norman Q. Johnson on May 7, 1943, in Denmark. Then, in 1957, she was married to George P. Becker in Menominee, Mich. Delores worked as a domestic housekeeper for several families in Green Bay and Manitowoc. She also worked at Mirro Aluminum for a number of years and was the cleaning lady for Clem Becker Meats in Two Rivers, for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed seamstress work, playing cards, and traveling to Canada, where she loved to fish; she was also an excellent cook and an avid Packer fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother: Cora Metz; two husbands: Norman Johnson and George Becker; one brother: Cleophus Metz; and one son: Thomas C. Johnson. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening and after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2004
GERTRUDE BECKER Mrs. Gertrude Becker, 83, of 1813-13th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Becker, nee Gertrude Grade, was born at Sheboygan March 28, 1888, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Caroline Dettmann Grade. She was married in Two Rivers in 1906 to Walter Becker, who died in 1910. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Carman) Winter of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis (Evelyn) Batchelder of Two Rivers and Mrs. Donald (Alice) Sears of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Harry of Milwaukee and Mrs. Geraldine McCabe of Lemon City, Calif.; two brothers, Fred of Milwaukee and Walter Grade of Watertown, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1971
HERMAN BECKER Gas Victim Dies Today Without Regaining Consciousness HERMAN BECKER PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Overcome by Fumes When Coffee Pot Boils Over In His Small Home on Sunday After lingering in an unconscious condition since Sunday afternoon, when he was overcome by gas in his home, Herman Becker, died early this morning at the Municipal hospital. Mr. Becker, who lived in a small home on Twenty-fourth street, west of Pioneer's Rest cemetery, was found in an unconscious condition by William Meyer, Madison street, when the latter visited the home late Sunday afternoon. He was lying on the bed and a pot of coffee that, he had put on the gas jet had boiled over extinguishing the flame and allowing the rooms to fill with gas. Coroner W. G. Kemper of Manitowoc was notified and with Police Chief Logan made an investigation, and on entering the home, which Becker occupied alone, found it filled with gas fumes. The pilot light on the range was still burning. It is believed that Becker had placed the coffee pot on the stove before lying down and while he slumbered it boiled over. No inquest will be held. Burial on Friday Funeral services for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon from the St. John's Lutheran church. He was 48 years of age. Mr. Becker was born in the town of Mishicot, January 29, 1873, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Becker, early setters of that vicinity. On October 12, 1910 Mr. Becker was married to Mary Wenholz, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Wenholz. well known Mishicot residents. Mrs. Becker preceded him in death in 1918, having been the victim of influenza. Resident Here 25 Years One son. Alfred, 19, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker, who has made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenholz since the death of his mother. Several years later Mr. Becker was married to Mrs. Schuette of Sheboygan but was divorced a short time late. Besides his son, Mr. Becker leaves two brothers, Fred Becker, of Glenn, Minn., and Rudolph, on the old homestead in the town of Mishicot, and a sister, Mrs. John Ritter of the town of Mishicot. Mr. Becker was a resident of the city for more than 25 years and had been eployed in the polishing department of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. since 1919. Previously he was employed as a driver for the old Two Rivers Coal Company and the C. Reiss Coal Company. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 25, 1931 Page 12
RUDOLPH BECKER Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Tuesday for Rudolph Becker, 70, retired town of Mishicot farmer, who died Saturday afternoon at the Two Rivers municipal hospital. Services will be held at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Rudolph Becker was born in the town of Mishicot in 1907, a son of the late Theodore Becker. He lived on the homestead farm his entire life, for the past few months making his home there with his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mraz, who purchsed the farm in April. Since that time Mr. Becker has been living in retirement. His wife died two weeks after the couple decided to retire. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Jira of Two Rivers and Mrs. Otto Mraz of the town of Mishicot; one son, Arthur, of the town of Mishicot and a sister, Mrs. John Reuther, also of the town of Mishicot. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 18, 1944 P.2
CHARLES BEECK Charles Beeck, 81 (photo), 1502 13th street, Two Rivers, retired farmer, died this morning. He had been ill four years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Emanuel Evangelical church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. He was born in the town of Two Rivers, in 1862 and in 1890 married Miss Mathilda Zoerb in this city. They located in Two Rivers, where Mr. Beeck was employed at the Mann plant. Later the family moved to Port Washington. Returning to Two Rivers, he entered the employ of the Koening aluminum plant. In 1908 he purchased a farm in the town of Two Rivers and operated it until eight eyars ago when it was sold to his son, Walter. The couple observed their golden wedding in this city in 1940. Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Gauthier of Wausaukee, Miss Viola Beeck of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Nicholson of Milwaukee; three sons, Erwin Beeck of Schullsburg, Roland of St. Ignace, Mich., and Walter of the town of Two Rivers; two brothers, Fred Beeck of Two Rivers and Henry Beeck of Sheboygan. Seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers, from Friday noon until Saturday morning, when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 23, 1944 P. 2
EDWARD BEGALKE Former Resident of Mishicot Dies at Kohler Home Edward Begalke, aged 84, former resident of the Town of Mishicot died at his home at Kohler, Wis., at 3 p.m., Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness caused by the infirmities of old age. Mr. Begalke was a resident of the Town of Mishicot until 14 years ago when he and his family moved to Kohler. Deceased was born in West Prussia, Germany and at the age of nine years came to the United States and immediately made his home at Mishicot where he resided continuously until fourteen years ago. He is survived by his wife to whom he was united in marriage 54 years ago and five children, Mrs. Julius Grumann of Two Rivers, Mrs. Noah Gottschalk of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis Streese of Mishicot, Mrs. Emma Mundt of Kohler, Wis., and August Begalke of Manitowoc. The body will arrive at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary this evening, and will be removed to the Julius Grumann residence on Sunday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the Julius Grumann home, 2110 Monroe street Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Haase of St. John’s Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Two Rivers Reporter & Chronicle, Fri., 1 Feb. 1929
MATHILDA BEGALKE MRS. BEGALKE, FORMER GIBSON RESIDENT DEAD Sister of Mrs. Emma Kurtz Dies at Kohler; Funeral Here Monday Mrs. Edward Begalke, 85, former county resident and sister of Mrs. Kurtz of this city, died Friday afternoon at Memorial hospital at Sheboygan, where she had been a patient two weeks. She fell at her home in Kohler and fractured her hip. Mrs. Begalke, nee Mathilda Moeller, was a member of a family all of whom attained a ripe old age. Her sister Mrs. Kurtz, the mother of Postmaster Charles F. Kurtz, is now 82. A brother Carl, at Algoma, is 78, and a brother, Bernard, died here a few years ago at the age of 75. Funeral services will be held here Monday at 2 p.m. from the Beduhn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mrs. Begalke was born in Preussen, Germany in 1852 and came to this country at the age of 20. In 1874 she married Edward Begalke and the couple settled on a farm in Gibson. For the past 23 years she had lived in Kohler. Other survivors in addition to the brother and sister are three daughters, Mrs. Julius Grumann, city, Mrs. Louis Streese, Mishicot, and Mrs. Emma Mundt, Kohler; one son, August, Manitowoc; fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., 18 Dec. 1937
FRED C. BEHLOW (d. 1917) Frederick Behlow, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, for years a farmer in the town of Two Creeks, died at Racine where he had made his home with his son since last May. Mr. Behlow was 75 years of age and a native of Germany. He located at Two Creeks in 1862 and was well known in that section. In 1905 he retired and made his home at Two Rivers and last May removed to Racine. He is survived by seven children. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 14, 1917, Page 3
FRANK M. BEITZEL Frank M. Beitzel, age 94, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, December 28, 1995, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 1995, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born November 30, 1901, in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard J. and Anna Puta Beitzel. He attended St. Luke’s Parochial School. Frank married Leona Bentley in 1924 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death September 30, 1972. Frank was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 48 years until his retirement. Survivors include three brothers and one sister-in-law, two sisters and brothers-in-law, two brothers-in-law, He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at St. Luke’s Catholic Church after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date
LEONA BEITZEL Mrs. Frank Beitzel, 69, of 716-20th St., Two Rivers, long active in Republican Party circles in the county, died Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for a month. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Beitzel, nee Leona Bentley, was born Feb. 6, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gebhardt Bentley. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was graduated from Two Rivers High School. She was one of the original members of the Carman Chorus at Two Rivers, a Sunday School teacher at Grace Church where she was amember of Women's Fellowship Circle, and for many years active in Republican party affairs in the area, serving also as county chairman. She was married in 1924 to Frank Beitzel at Two Rivers. Her husband is the only immediate survivor. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 2, 1972
ANNA BELZ Mrs. Anna Belz, 69, of 1512-21st St., Two Rivers, died at Maplecrest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Belz, nee Anna Malkowski, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 8, 1890, a daughter of the late Peter and Antonia Skorch Malkowski. She was married in 1919 to Julius Belz, who died in 1952. She was a member of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart church. Surviving are a brother, Peter, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14
CHARLES BEMIS TWO RIVERS MAN IS STRICKEN BY DEATH AT STEVENS POINT Chas. Bemis Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure and Body is Brought to Old Home for Burial this Afternoon Chas. L. Bemis, aged 38, son of Mrs. Minnie Bemis of Two Rivers, died suddenly at Stevens Point Sunday evening. His death was caused by heart failure. The body of Mr. Bemis was brought to Two Rivers yesterday for burial and the funeral held from the home of Anton Geimer. Mr. Bemis was born at Two Rivers where he made his home until he grew to manhood. For several years he held a responsible position in a large manufacturing plant at Kenosha, later returning to his home where he remained for a time. For some time past he has been employed by the Soo Line at Stevens Point where his brother, Attorney H. Bemis resides. The deceased was a popular young man in Stevens Point and was a member of the choir of the Congregational church. His sudden death was a shock to his relatives and many friends. A mother, one brother and a sister, Mrs. Geimer, survive. The funeral was held this afternoon. Rev. Blake of Stevens Point, who accompanied the remains, officiated at the services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1917, Page 8
JOHN BENDER From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 May) Old John Bender died today at 84. His wife preceded him in death about a year ago. He is a pioneer settler in this area and is known and loved throughout the county. He began a Christmas tree business and annually sent a large number of trees to Chicago. He also had a fish business.
LOUISA BENDER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Feb.) Mrs. John Bender has died here at age 70. She leaves her husband and several grown children in good circumstances. The funeral was held Wed. from the Lutheran Church.