EMMA BRUCKSCHEN Emma Bruckschen nee Leiteritz (co. death index v.82 p.197) Widow [of Herman Bruckschen] July 28, 1894-April 21, 1981 Daughter of Frank Leiteritz and Mathilda Doersch Born Wisconsin Died from “pneumonia, 3 days” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville (She is in Kassa cemetery, Town of Centerville) HERMAN E. BRUCKSCHEN Herman E. Bruckschen, 80, of Cleveland, died Saturday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Henry F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Bruckschen was born March 21, 1889, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Henry and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. He married Emma Leiteritz Dec. 18, 1915, and the couple farmed at Centerville until moving to Cleveland in 1945. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. A brother, a sister and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from noon until the time of services. A memorial fund is being established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mar. 24, 1969 (Monday) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Herman Bruckschen (co. death index v.66 p.445) Husband of Emma Leiteritz March 21, 1889-March 22, 1969 Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “pneumonia, 5 days –gangrene of right foot, 1 month –arteriosclerosis, generalized –diabetes –ASHO” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville (He is buried in Kassa cemetery, Town of Centerville)
IDA SOPHIA MARIA BULL From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896: Death Sun. of the 19-yr. old daughter of Johann Bull, who resides 1/2 mile north of the Village of Centerville. The deceased, who died of a stroke, was buried yesterday in the cemetery of the Lutheran Congregation of Centerville.
SOPHIA BULL Mrs. Sophia Bull, pioneer Centerville resident, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Bolgt of Sheboygan. She was 87 years of age and resided in Centerville since 1871. Following the death of her husband nine years ago she removed to Sheboygan to reside. Three daughters survive. Funeral services were held yesteday at Sheboygan, with interment in the Centerville cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1930 P. 2
JAMES CORNELL Sheboygan Boy Suffers Fatal Wound NEWTON-A 12 year old Sheboygan boy was fatally wounded by his cousin in a shooting accident on their grandmother's farm property about two miles south of here on County Highway X early Friday afternoon. James J. Cornell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cornell, 3713 46th St., was pronounced dead after admission to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said that the Cornell youth was struck in the chest after both barrels of a 12 gauge shotgun held by Gary Saeger, 15, of Sheboygan, accidentally discharged. The accident occurred at about 1 p.m. in a barn owned by Mrs. Roland Jacobi of Rt. 1, Cleveland, their grandmother. Shooting Pigeons The two cousins and a companion, Orville Geisler, 13, of Sheboygan, had gone to the barn to shoot pigeons. Doctor Teitgen said Saeger was in a hay mow from seven to eight feet off the barn floor and was walking toward the other two boys who were entering the building. The shotgun held by Saeger went off and both blasts hit Cornell at a range of 15 to 20 feet, according to the cornoner. Cornell and Geisler were both carrying .22 caliber rifles at the time. The Cornell boy was rushed to the hospital at Sheboygan in a car by his mother and the Geisler boy. Manitowoc County authorities did not learn of the accident until notified by the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Dept. at 2:25 p.m. Doctor Teitgen said the Saeger boy told him that he thought he had the safety catch on the shotgun in position. He indicated that there would probably be no inquest. Planned Egg Hunt Mrs. Jacobi had planned an Easter egg hunt for her grandchildren at the farm later Friday afternoon. The Cornell boy was born at Sheboygan Dec. 6, 1954, the son of Allen and Audrey Cornell. He was a sixth grade student at Washington Elementary School, Sheboygan. Survivors besides his parents are a brother and a sister (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Another brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Gerald J. Plitzuweit officiating. Burial will be in Kassa Cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan, after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1967 P. 1
HENRY J. DITTMANN Henry Dittmann, 67, town of Centerville farmer, died at his home at 2 p.m. Friday, following an illness of several months' duration. Mr. Dittman(sic) was born November 11, 1868, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Christian and Minnie Dittmann, and resided in that township all his life. In 1896 he was united to Miss Bertha Wilke, who survives with four children, namely: Fred of Forestville, Mrs. Fred Augustine of Sheboygan, and Alma and Walter at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kraemer and Mrs. Ernst Berg, both of Forestville. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Dittmann home, and at 2:15 p.m. at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun officiated and burial was made in the Saxon cemetery. (No newspaper named, 3-12-1935 handwritten on obituary) (Note: The newspaper named the wrong cemetery because he is in the transcriptions for this cemetery)
WALTER A. DITTMANN Walter August Dittmann, 59, of 1326 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Dittman was born June 10, 1909, the Town of Centerville, son of the late Henry and Bertha Wilke Dittmann. He attended public schools in Centerville and married Hertha Bartz Sept. 26, 1931, at Collins. They farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1957 when they moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and eight grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1968 P. 14
KAREN ERDMANN Funeral services for Karen Adelaide Erdmann, four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Erdmann of Newton, who died Sunday at the Memorial hospital, in Sheboygan, were held Tuesday afternoon. Services were held at the Nenning Funeral Home at Cleveland and from the SS. John-Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial was in the Kassa cemetery. Pall bearers were Garfield Stock, Howard Schmitt, Eugene Stangel and Bobby Hoggard. Those from out of town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Erdmann, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Erdmann, Mrs Ida Erdmann, Mrs. Christ Behring and Mrs. Barney Grasse of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erdmann, Mrs. William Heinberger, Mrs. Harold Zuidma and Mrs. Robert Hoggard of Sheboygan Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schnisur of Chilton, Mrs. Laura Schmidt of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stock of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1942 P. 7
CARL GOTTLIEB FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Fri. of the aged Mrs. Fischer in the home of Mr. Boermke. She is survived by her husband as well as her adopted daughter, who is the wife of Mr. Boermke. Then on Mon. evening, 11 Feb., her husband Carl Gottlieb Fischer followed her in death at age 88. Burial will be Fri. afternoon.
CHRISTINE FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Fri. of the aged Mrs. Fischer in the home of Mr. Boermke. She is survived by her husband as well as her adopted daughter, who is the wife of Mr. Boermke. Then on Mon. evening, 11 Feb., her husband Carl Gottlieb Fischer followed her in death at age 88. Burial will be Fri. afternoon.
CAROLINE GRUPE Three pioneer residents of the town of Centerville, all over seventy years of age, passed away in death this week. They were Ernst Grotegut, Mrs. Johanna Dora and Mrs. Henry Grube(sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 14, 1915, Page 3
ALBERT JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death last week in Town Centerville of Albert Jacobi, eldest son of Fred Jacobi, after a long illness. The funeral was Sat.
EMMA JACOBI (d. 1976) Mrs. Emma Jacobi, 93, a resident of Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan, died Sunday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch, pastor of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, will officiate with burial in Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Jacobi, nee Emma Kolb, was born Sept. 27, 1882, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernst and Emma Steinhaus Kolb. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark Evangelical Church, Town of Mosel. She was married to Fred Jacobi of the Town of Centerville Nov. 28, 1907. They resided on the Jacobi homestead, where they were engaged in farming. Mr. Jacobi preceded her in death in 1928. She continued to live on the farm until 1970, when she moved to Sheboygan, where she resided with a daughter, Mrs. William Ahrnsbrak of 1844 Seamann Ave., until 1972 when she moved to the Morningside Home. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Albert, of Newton; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Louise) Wattawa, of Reedsville and Mrs. William (Roma) Ahrnsbrak, of Sheboygan, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Seven brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund in Mrs. Jacobi's name has been established for Bethesda Lutheran Home at Watertown and American Arthritis Foundation. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1976 P. 12 ********* (b. 27 Sept 1882/d. June 1976/SSDI)
FRANZ JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Death in Centerville on 24 Dec. from dropsy of 51-yr. old Frank Jacobi. He leaves his sorrowing father, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was Saturday.
FRED JACOBI (d. 1928) FRED JACOBI, CENTERVILLE, IS STROKE VICTIM Supervisor Dies This Morning, Following Stroke Suffered At His Home in Cleveland Suffering a stoke yesterday, his third in two years, Fred Jacobi, 49, prominent Centerville farmer, who served several terms on the county board of supervisors, filled other town offices and for over twenty years, up to the time of his death, was clerk of School District No. 2, Centerville, died there early this morning. Mr. Jacobi was up and about yesterday, when he was suddenly strickened and sank rapidly until the end came. Burial will take place at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home at Cleveland, and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church at Cleveland, Rev. Sprengling officiating. Always Resided at Centerville Born in Manitowoc county, at the old homestead in Centerville, in 1879, the deceased has always made his home there. He was married in 1907 to Emma Kolb, who with three children, Louise, Roma and Albert; one brother Roland of Cleveland, one sister, Mrs. Emil Kolb of Davenport, Ia., and aged mother, Mrs. Sophia Jacobi, Centerville, survive. Mr. Jacobi served on the town board of Centerville as supervisor for several terms, and then was chosen chairman representing the town on the county board for several terms. Two years ago he suffered a slight stroke and resigned from the board. Some twenty years ago he was elected clerk of the school board of District No. 2, Centerville, which position he filled up to the time of his death. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1928 P. 2
FRED JACOBI (d. 1940) F.H. Jacobi, 69, died of a heart attack Friday noon while threshing grain on the homestead farm on Highway 141 northwest of Cleveland. Mr. Jacobi was atop a load of hay, waiting his turn to take it into the barn. When he failed to answer the call to dinner his fellow-workers investigated and found him dead, seated on the load of hay. Funeral services will be on Monday at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock at the SS. John and Peter Lutheran church at Cleveland, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family home after 7 o'clock tonight. Mr. Jacobi was born on the homestead farm on May 9th, 1871. He married Emma Fischer in 1902 and Mrs. Jacobi died in 1921. He farmed all during his lifetime, until he turned over management of the place to his son, Edgar, with whom he continued to reside until his death. Survivors are the son, three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Robert Fiemink in Iowa, and one brother, Herman Jacobi of Rathrum, Idaho. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1940 P. 4
FRITZ JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906: Death Saturday of 55-year old Fred Jacobi who lives near Village Centerville. The cause of death was a curious one. Mr. jacobi had an abscess for some time which he tried to open on Saturday. In the process he fell ill, lockjaw set in and he died a few hours later. Mr. Jacobi was an elderly, well-thought of resident of Town Centerville. He leaves a widow and several children.
JOHANN G. JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death during the night of 21 Feb. in Centerville from a lung illness, of Johann Gottlob Jacobi on the farm of his son Fritz. He was born 04 Aug. 1822 in the Kingdom of Saxony, came to America in 1852 and first settled on a farm in Town Wilson, Sheboygan County. In 1863 he moved to Town Centerville where he remained until his death. His wife predeceased him in 1890, and of their 7 children, 3 are still living, namely, Fritz and Richard in Town Centerville, and Emma, who is married and living in Iowa. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The deceased was an upstanding citizen of Town Centerville and during the war served with the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The funeral was held 25 Feb. at the Kassa Church cemetery.
ROLAND R. JACOBI Roland R. Jacobi, 58, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Wednesday evening at his home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Elden M. Bede officiating. Burial will be in St. John cemetery in the Town of Centerville. He was born July 21, 1899 in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacobi. He married the former Babette Nagel and the couple farmed in the Town of Centerville. He was a member of the Point River School board, a director of the National Farm Loan and of the Towne of Meeme Fire Insurance Co. A member of St. John Lutheran Church, he served on the board of ?????? and was a past president of the congregation. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Segar and Mrs. Allen Cornell of Sheboygan; two sons, Frederick and Paul at home; a sister, Mrs. E.E. Kolb of Davenport, Iowa; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by ????? brothers (the rest illegible.) Friends may call at Stollenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 14, 1957 P. 23
SOPHIA JACOBI Mother Survives Son But Few Days Mrs. Sophia Jacobi, 72, widow of Fred Jacobi, Sr., and whose son, Fred Jacobi, Jr., died a few days ago, passed away yesterday at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan. She had undergone two operations, the last one on Wednesday and her condition grew weaker following the second operation. The maiden name of the deceased was Sophia Steffen and she was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county. Her husband preceded her in death 22 years ago and she had been residing at the home of her son, Fred Jr., in Cleveland, whose funeral was held a few days ago. One son, Roland of Cleveland, a daughter, Mrs. Emil Kolb of Davenport, Ia., a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Jacobi, Jr., two brothers, William Steffen, Fresno, California and who is now here and Herman Steffen of Storm Lake, Ia., and seven grand- children survive. Funeral services will take place from the Jacobi home in Cleveland Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Sprengling officiating. The body may be viewed between 7 and 8 tonight at the Wattawa parlors. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1928 P. 1
WALTER HERBERT JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 21 July) Death Sat. noon of 2-yr. old Walter Jakobi, a son of our town father Mr. Fritz Jakobi, of convulsions. The funeral took place Tues. morning at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Town Centerville, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
ANNA JAEGER Anna Jaeger nee Grupe Wife of Herman Jaeger Nov. 8, 1869-May 24, 1939 Daughter of Henry Grupe and Caroline Knopp (both born Germany) Born Town of Centerville Died from “carcinoma of ascending colon, 1/2 year –intestinal obstruction, 1 week” Buried at St. John’s Cemetery, [Cleveland], Manitowoc County (Sheboygan co. death index v.43 p.555) (She is in Kassa cemetery)
DELTON JAEGER Injuries Fatal To Boy Hit By Car on Highway Delton W. Jaeger, 8, of the town of Centerville, died at Memorial hospital at Sheboygan this morning three days after being struck by a skidding car on Highway 141 a half mile north of the junction with Highway 149. The boy's death was the county's first 1944 traffic fatality. Word of the death was received here this afternoon and Coroner Theodore Teitgen was not immediately available so that a decision could be reached on whether an inquest would be held, although it was considered quite probable that one would be held. The boy was struck Wednesday morning by the skidding car of Mrs. Harry Vogel of the town of Centerville, according to reports at the sheriff's office. He had been walking south along the east side of Highway 141. Investigation of the accident was made by Sheriff Elmer Bergner and County Traffic Officer Clarence Meihsner. Details of the boy's injuries were not known but he had been unconscious from the time of the accident up to Friday morning when the last check up was made. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Stoltenberg funeral home at Cleveland and at 2 p.m. from the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Braun officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Delton Jaeger was born May 12, 1935 in the town of Centerville, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. C. Jaeger. Survivors are the parents; five sisters, three brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and his grandfather, Julius Zastow of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 2 p.m. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1944 P. 2 ********* Plan Inquest In Death of Boy, 8 An inquest into the death of Delton Jaeger, 8, who died Saturday morning, three days after being struck by a skidding car on Highway 141 in the town of Centerville, will be held but a date has not been set. Decision to hold an inquest was reached late Saturday at a conference between the cornoner, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, and District attorney John C. Danielson. The date was not set because of a possible conflict with the term of circuit cout. The coroner's jury consisting of William Arends, Arthur Stuckman, Herman Lutze, Dr. George Huwatachek, Charles Horstman and Sam Hall, will be sworn in Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland where they will view the body. Funeral services for the boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger, will be held Tuesday afternoon. The boy was struck by the skidding car driven by Mrs. Harry Vogel of the town of Centerville Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1944 P. 3 ********* Coroner's Jury Clears Woman In boy's Death Mrs. Hattie Vogel, 25, of the town of Centerville, was cleared by a coroner's jury today of any criminal negligence in the death of Delton Jaeger, 8, of the town of Centerville. The jury, after deliberating over one and one-half hours, brought back a verdict that the boy died of an intercranial injury resulting from being struck Jan. 5 by the car driven by Mrs. Vogel on Highway 141, a half mile north of the intersection with Highway 149. The verdict went on to absolve Mrs. Vogel of any gross negligence or of such a high degree of negligence as to constitute negligent homicide. The inquest got underway in the municipal court rooms shortly after 9 a.m. and was completed shortly after 10 o'clock after four witnesses had testified. The jury, composed of Karl Omsted, Charles Horstman, Dr. George Huwatschek, William Arends, Sam Hall and Herman Lutze, chose Dr. Huwatschek as foreman. The Jaeger boy died at 9 a.m. Jan. 8 at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since being hit about 8:45 a.m. Jan. 5. Funeral services were held at Cleveland Tuesday afternoon. Doctor Testifies Dr. George Juckem of Sheboygan, who attended the boy, was the first witness called by Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who presided. He told of the intercranial injury which he described as damage to the brain tissue and blood vessels, and said that this was different than a skull fracture in that there was no bone broken. He said the boy sustained a contusion over the left eye and forehead and a contusion on the left hip. Under questioning by District Attorney John Danielson, Mrs. Vogel told of the road being very icy the morning of the accident and said she was going about 20 miles an hour. It was snowing at the time, she said, when she was driving south on Highway 141. She said she noticed the children along the other side of the highway also going south and as a matter of precaution took her foot off the accelerator. This sent the car into a skid, with the rear end going to the west and then the whole car went across the highway. 4 Children in Group Mrs. Vogel said there were four children in the group and that three moved back but Delton Jaeger did not. The bumper of the car hit him she stated, and then the car turned completely around and went against a pole. A passenger in the car at the time, Mrs. Arthur Sexel, also of the town of Centerville, took the stand next and gave substantially the same testimony as Mrs. Vogel. Last witness called was (private), 11, brother of the dead boy, who was one of the four children in the group. He told of seeing the car coming and said it was on its own side of the road and was not coming fast. The boy said not all of the children moved further back on the shoulder of the road when they saw the car skid. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1944 P. 5
ELLA JAEGER Ella M. Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 99-468) Wife of Louis H. Jaeger Jan. 28, 1903-May 23, 1973 Daughter of Henry Schilling and Sophia (with maiden name unknown) Born in Wisconsin Died from "carcinomatosis abdomen, 1 year -carcinoma ovary, 1 year" Buried at St. John's Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)
EMMA JAEGER Mrs. Emma Jaeger, 83, of the Town of Centerville, died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Eldon M. Bode officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Jaeger, nee Emma Doersch, was born Aug. 30, 1875, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late John and Ernstine Boettcher Doersch. She was married to William F. Jaeger, April 14, 1898. They operated a farm in the Town of Centerville until their retirement in 1930 at which time they moved to Cleveland. After her husband's death, Mrs. Jaeger had been living with her children since 1944. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and served the organization as secretary for several years. Survivors include three sons, Walter of Wauwatosa, Clarence of the Town of Centerville and Paul of Kenosha; a daughter, Mrs. Victor Stoltenberg of the Town of Centerville; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 10, 1958 P. 17
FRIEDRICH W.J. JAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 03 Mar.) Death last Wed., 26 Feb., of 42 yr. old Fritz Jaeger, in his brother’s home. The unmarried man is also survived by his father and several sisters. The young man died of gastric trouble. Burial was Sun. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery.
HERMAN JAEGER Herman Jaeger (co. death index v.30 p.58) Husband of [Anna Grupe] Died Jan. 9, 1936 at age 78 years, 2 months and 16 days Son of Christ Jaeger and Ann Miller (both born Germany) Born Germany –retired farmer Died from “cystitis, 1935 –myelitis, July 1935” Buried at Kassa Cemetery, Centerville
HUGO JAEGER DROWNS AT CEDAR LAKE Cedar Lake was the scene of a drowning accident last Sunday, which caused the death of Hugo Jaeger, 25 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger of the town of Centerville. The young man, in company with his father, and mother, brothers and sisters and three other families from the town of Centerville had come to Cedar Lake in the morning to spend the entire day at a family gathering. According to information at the lake, Jaeger had been in swimming for about three hours in the morning and again went swimming immediately after eating a hearty dinner. He, in company with his brother, Clarence, had been in the water but a short time when he was heard calling for help. He soon disappeared after nearly taking his brother, who sought to rescue him, to the lake bottom with him. He was taken from the water within a few minutes by parties who dove for him. Resuscitation efforts by the Boy Scouts, Dr. Belinski of Manitowoc, and Dr. Knauf of Kiel failed to revive him. The brothers were swimming from a raft close to the shore, but where the water reaches quite a depth. Hundreds of people were at or about the lake at the time of the accident. The young man was 25 years of age on March 9, 1926 being born in the town of Centerville in 1901. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Adelheit at home and three brothers, Walter at Milwaukee and Paul and Clarence at home. For two years he had attended the University of Wisconsin where he was taking a course in agriculture. Funeral services will be held at the late home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and at St. John’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. Ph. Sprengling will officiate and burial will be make in what is known as the Kassa Cemetery.
JUSTINE JAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death 07 Apr. in Town Centerville of Mrs. Justine Jaeger nee Luecke, wife of Herman Jaeger, of stomach cancer. She was born in Town Centerville in 1858 and reached the age of 41 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days. She married her surviving husband in 1882, and in addition to him leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Kassa Cemetery.
LOUIS H. JAEGER Louis Henry Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 148-37) Husband of Marie Mueller May 17, 1904-Sept. 16, 2001 Son of Herman Jaeger and Anna Grupe General supervisor at shoe manufacturing plant Died from "congestive heart disease, days -severe arteriosclerosis, years -obstructive uropathy" Buried at St. John's Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)
RUEBEN E. JAEGER Ruben Ernest Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 108-8) Husband of Virgene Shanahan Aug. 13, 1905-July 23, 1978 Son of Herman Jaeger and Nina Grupe Born Wisconsin -saw operator (retired) at Larson Plywood Died from "aortic valve stenpi and incompetence, years -pulmonary embolus with infarction, 1 week" Buried at St. John Lutheran, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)
VIRGENE MARY JAEGER Virgene Mary Jaeger nee Shanahan (Sheboygan death records 113-584) Wife [of Ruben Jaeger] Aug. 12, 1911-Aug. 31, 1982 Daughter of James Shanahan, with mother unknown Born in Wisconsin -nurses aid (retired) at Sunny Ridge Died from "cardio reparatory arrest, immediate -pulmonary embolus or arrhythmia -severe congestive heart failure -coronary artery disease -diabetes mellitus" Buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)
WILLIAM A. C. JAEGER William A. Jaeger, 80, of 2328 S. Seventh St., Sheboygan, died Sunday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 917 Mead Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. William Redeker will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County. Mr. Jaeger was born April 25, 1890, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Herman and Justina Jaeger. He married Mabel Zastrow May 15, 1915, in the Town of Newton. The couple resided on the homestead farm in the Town of Centerville until 1945 when it moved to Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Roland of Rt. 1, Cleveland, Harold of Rt. 1, Newton, and Ellsworth of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Viola) Hoppe of Rt. 1, Grafton, Mrs. Clemens (Florence) Lorenz of Rt. 2, Sheboygan, Mrs. Hugo (Audrey) (no last name given), Mrs. Arthur (Jeanette) Bord of Sheboygan; two half-brothers, Louis and Ruben Jaeger of Sheboygan, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Zastrow of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ida Hoffman of Wauwatosa; 36 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, 1201 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1971 ******* Funeral services for William A. Jaeger, 80, of 2328 S. Seventh St., Sheboygan, who died Sunday at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 917 Mead Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. William Redeker will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County. Among survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hugo (Audrey) Janing, of Rt. 1, Cleveland. Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, 1201 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan, after 4 o'clock this Tuesday evening until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1971 ******* (NOTE: Obit says he should be in St. John cemetery, but I found him in this one.)
WILLIAM F. JAEGER (d. 1941) William F. Jaeger, 72, died suddenly at his home in Cleveland Sunday morning. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.F. William Jaeger. Mr. Jaeger was born April 18, 1869, in the town of Centerville. He married Miss Emma Doersch on April 14, 1898, and the couple lived on a farm in the town of Centerville until 10 years ago, when they moved to Cleveland. Mr. Jaeger was a life-long member of St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church in Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the home, and at 2 p.m. from St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial is to be in Kassa cemtery, Cleveland. The casket will not be opened in the church, but the body may be viewed at the home after 7 p.m. today until the time of the services. Survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Victor Stoltenberg, town of Centerville, three sons, Walter of Milwaukee, Clarence, town of Centerville; (there is a son's name missing); and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Krueger of Hika, and Mrs. Wilhelmine Hetzel, Centerville. One son, Hugo, preceded Mr. Jaeger in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1941 P. 2
HELENE KASSA From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1899: Death claimed the life of Miss Helene Kassa on Sun. morning, 23 Apr. She was only 19 yrs. of age and was the daughter of Wenzel Kassa in Town Centerville. The funeral was led by Pastor Sprengling on Wed. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery.
SOPHIE KONO (d. 1907) From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907: Death in Centerville of Mrs. W. Kono on 16 October from a heart attack. The deceased was born 16 February 1822 in Mecklenburg. The funeral was held Friday.
SOPHIE KONO (d. 1912) Mrs. William Kono a well known resident of the town of Centerville is dead and the funeral will be held there on Tuesday. Death came on Sunday after a several weeks illness. Decedent leaves a husband and one son Albert and daughter Mrs. Ida Kaufman, both of this city to mourn her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 2, 1912 P.8
FRANK LEITERITZ Frank Julius Leiteritz (co. death index v.40 p.554) Widower of Mathilda Doersch April 7, 1867-July 22, 1947 Son of Carl Leiteritz and Wilhelmine Jaehnig Born Town of Centerville –retired farmer Died from “chronic myocarditis and pulmonary edema, 24 hours –generalized arteriosclerosis, 1 year –essential hypertension, 1 year”
MATHILDA LEITERITZ From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901: Death Thurs. in Centerville of Mrs. Frank Leiteritz after a 1-1/2 yr. illness. She was born in 1869 and is survived by her husband and 2 children. The funeral was held Sun.
MARIA A. LEONHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903: Mrs. John Leonhardt died of old age debility Tues. last week at her son CARL’s farm located near Centerville. The deceased was born 27 Aug. 1823 in Mecklenburg, married in 1857, and came to America in 1861 settling on a farm here. 4 of their sons are still living. Her funeral was held Thurs. at the Lutheran Church Cemetery north of Centerville, conducted by Rev. Sprengling.
FRIEDERIKE LEUTERITZ From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death Mon. evening of Mrs. Carl Leiteritz(sic) after a long illness with cancer. She leaves her husband and two grown children who live in Town Centerville. Her age was given to us as 51.
CARL MILL Carl J. Mill (co. death index v.26 p.566) Husband of Kathryn A. Doersch Died Aug. 6, 1931 at age 86 years, 2 months and 11 days” Son of Daniel Mill [John Daniel Mill] and Ragina Pruss [Regina Preuss] (both born Germany) Born East Prussia, Germany –retail lumber dealer Died from “fracture of left femur and senile debility” Buried at Kassa Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville
CATHARINA MILL FUNERAL OF MRS. C. MILL SUNDAY AT CENTERVILLE Funeral services for the late Mrs. Catherine Mill, of Centerville, whodied on Thursday at her home at the at of 78 years, will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the family residence at Centerville and at 2 p.m. from the church at Cleveland. Rev. Mr. Funk will officiate and interment will be in the Kansas(sic) cemetery. Mrs. Mill was born on November 24, 1846, in Bavaria, Germany, and at the age of 9 came to the United states with her parents. They settled in Centerville where on November 14, ????, she was married to Gottlieb Mill. He died on May 7, 1913. The survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Grupe of Hilbert and three sons, Rudolph, of Fl???, Julius of Milwaukee and Er??? of Centerville. Eioght grandchildren, on great-grandchild, a sister and a brother, also survive. (No name of newspaper or date/part of the obit has been cut off on the right side when scanned)
CATHERINE MILL Catherine Mill nee Doersch (co. death index v.30 p.12) Wife of Carl Mill Feb. 12, 1854-Dec. 7, 1935 Daughter of Wolfgang Doersch and Elizabeth Heinritz (both born Bavaria) Born Binstergel, Bavaria Died from “carcinoma of stomach, Jan. 1935 Buried at Kassa Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville
IDA MILL From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Death Wed. last week in Cleveland of Miss Ida Mill, daughter of Carl Mill, at age almost 20. Her parents and two sisters mourn her early death.
J.G. HUGO MILL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1895: Hugo Mill, son of Gottlieb Mill of Centerville, died early on the morning of 11 Oct. after a long illness. He was born 18 Nov. 1866. His casket was buried Sun. in the family plot in the Lutheran Cemetery of Town Centerville. The funeral cortege was at least a mile long and gave witness to the affection with which the deceased was held. The Centerville Fire Company followed the hearse on foot since Hugo had been a long time member and twice served as captain. The Centerville Germania Chorus, to which Hugo also belonged, was unable to follow the casket because too many members were absent. Pastor Sprengling delivered the funeral oration. The deceased had his life insured for $1,000 which sum he had bequeathed to his ill sister. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, another sister having died several years ago.
LINA W. MILL From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903: Death Tues. of 19-yr. old Lena Mill in the local Holy Family Hospital following a short illness. She was the daughter of Cleveland, Manitowoc County, resident Charles Mill. The body was taken to Cleveland for burial.
REGINA MILL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 15 Apr.) Death last Wed. afternoon of widow Regina Mill, known as “Mother” Mill, in the home of her son Gottlieb Mill in the village of Centerville. She was born 09 July 1813 in Hauswalde, East Prussia, and married in 1822(sic), (probably should be 1832), with Johann Daniel Mill who died 25 Apr. 1861. The family came to Centerville in 1851. The marriage produced 5 sons and 3 daughters, of whom 1 son and 1 daughter predeceased their mother. The funeral took place last Sat. in the St. Johannes Church conducted by Pastor Philipp Sprengling.
AUGUST P. REINEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1901: Death from consumption on Fri. in Town Centerville of August Reinemann, son of Christoph Reinemann. The deceased, who was born 02 Jan. 1878 in Town Centerville, leaves 9 sisters in addition to his parents. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
EMMA REINEMANN Mrs. George Reinemann, 73 (photo), of Cleveland, Wis., died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Eldon Bode will officiate and burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. She was born Emma Sachse, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sachse, in 1880 in the town of Centerville. In June, 1903, she was married to George Reinemann. They located on a farm in Centerville and retired in 1945, when the farm was taken over by their son, William. They moved to the village of Cleveland. The couple observed their golden wedding this June. She was a member of the St. John-St. James congregation and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Kautzer and Mrs. Ewald Anger of Sheboygan and Mrs. Edmond Langenhahn and Mrs. Matt Schwartz of Meeme; two sons, Albert of Howards Grove and William on the home farm; brother, Dr. Fred Sachse of Hartford, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Edwin Sohn of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 7 p.m. Sunday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 1, 1953 P. 15
F. WILLIE REINEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: 18-yr. old Wilhelm Reinemann died Sat. in a Sheboygan hospital from a spinal inflammation. He was the son of Town Centerville resident Christian Reinemann. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery in the Cleveland vicinity.
PAULINE SCHEFFLER From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900: Death Sun. in Town Centerville of Miss Pauline Scheffler of peritonitis. She was born 15 June 1883. The funeral was held Tues. at the Kassa Cemetery.
EDWIN SCHUETTE Edwin Schuette Of Centerville Dies As Result Of His Injuries Edwin Schuette, 35-year-old town of Centerville farmer, died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Saturday at 7 p.m. from injuries received in an accident last July. Mr. Schuette was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county, Oct. 6, 1900, and spent his entire life in that vicinity. He attended rural schools and after his graduation started farming. On Oct. 16, 1930, he was united in marriage to Alma Anger of the town of Mosel and the couple located on their present farm home in the town of Centerville. Besides his widow, Mr. Schuette is survived by six children, (Names omitted for privacy); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuette, of Centerville; a brother, Hubert, and a sister, Mrs. Markus Grotegut, both of Centerville; three step-sisters, Mrs. Louis Strattmann of Centerville, and Mrs. Joseph Chopp and Mrs. Melvin Siefert, both of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schuette home in the town of Centerville, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's and St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church of Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun will officiate and burial will be made in Kassa cemetery. The body will be removed to the family residence this evening. (Apr. 25 1936 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
HERMAN SCHUETTE From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897: Death Thurs. in Town Centerville of Hermann Schuette, of cholera. He had fallen ill to the disease some years ago and for the last 10 yrs. has been unable to leave the house. He reached the age of 66 and leaves his widow and 1 son in good circumstances. The funeral took place last Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery, with Pastor Sprengling officiating.
FRIEDRICH SIEKER Fred Sieker, a pioneer settler of Rapids, died at the home of his daughter in Newton yesterday at an advanced age. The burial will be held there. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 19, 1917, Page 2
HENRY SIGGELKOW PIONEER DIES ON Wednesday Henry Siggelkow, 72 year old lifelong resident of the town of Centerville, passed away last night at 8:30 o'clock with death occuring at the family homestead. He had been in ill health for about a year but was not confined to his bed for any length of time. Born in the township on April 3, 1859, Mr. Sigglekow engaged in farming until a short while ago when he retired from active duty. He was married in 1882 to Miss Louise Wiegand who preceded him in death upon the birth of a daughter and in 1891 he was married to Miss Emma Sperl. Two children, one of whom died in infancy, were born to the couple. His second wife died about five years ago. Immediate survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David Roehrig and one son, Fred, of Centerville; and the following brothers and sisters: Robert at Elkhart Lake, Louis of Centerville, Ernest of Meeme; Mrs. Henry Franzmeier, Cleveland, and Mrs. August Witte, Centervile. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home at 1 o'clock and at 1:30 from the St. Peter's and St. John's Lutheran church at Cleveland, with Rev. Philip Sprengling officiating. Interment will take place at the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1932 P. 5
JOHN SIGGELKOW From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: Death from a heart attack in Centerville on Tues. last week of John Siggelkow at the age of 73 yrs. 7 mos. 7 days. The deceased, who came to America from Mecklenburg in 1859, settled in Village Centerville where he has lived ever since. He served the latter part of the Civil War in Company ‘B’ of the 45th Wisconsin Regiment. He leaves a widow, a brother and a sister. The funeral was held Friday.
PH. HUGO SIKEL Philipp H. Sixel (co. death index v. 3, p. 77) Baby -died May 16, 1880 at age 2 years, 4 months and 4 days Son of Geo. Sixel an Anna Wunch Born and died in Town of Centerville Died from "lung disease" Buried at "Centerville" [Kassa Cemetery]
EDWARD SIXEL Edward Karel Sixel (co. death index v.48 p.138) Married to Louise Aug. 25, 1890-Nov. 6, 1954 Son of George Sixel and Anna Wunsch Born Wisconsin -cheesemaker Died from "cerebral hemorrhage, 12 hours -malignant hypertension, 8 years" Buried Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville
GEORGE SIXEL George Sixel (co. death index v.23 p.148) Widower of Anna June 21, 1842-April 22, 1927 Son of Geo. Sixel and Elizabeth (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "bronchial asthma -at intervals, 3 years -myocarditis, 1 month" Buried at Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville
WILLIAM SIXEL William Sixel (co. death index v.54 p.289) Single Son of George Sixel and Anna Wunsch Feb. 24, 1886-March 16, 1960 Born in Wisconsin -farmer Died from "carcinomea, abd. widespread, 1 month -metastasis -originally carcinoma esophagus, 1 year" Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville [Kassa Cemetery]
F. AUGUST ZEITLER From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 27 May) Death Sun., 24 May, of 36 yr. old August Zeidler of lower abdominal inflammation. Mr. Zeidler got married about 3 yrs. ago and took over the farm of his father, John Zeidler. He is survived by his parents, his sisters, and a grieving widow with 2 small children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon at St. Johannes Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
WALTER ZIMMERMANN Sheboygan Press October 29, 1984 (edited for living people) Walter F. Zimmermann, 75, of 12030 Lakeshore Road, Cleveland, died Saturday at St. Nicholas Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Town of Herman, on Jan. 19, 1909, a son of Louis and Louisa (Olm) Zimmermann. He graduated from Kiel High School and Sheboygan Business College. On Sept. 6, 1934, he was married to Lydia Schuette at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Before he was married, Mr. Zimmermann worked at Kohler Co. for six years. After marriage, they lived in the Town of Centerville where they farmed until he retired in 1969. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, served on the church council and as president of the congregation. He had been on the school board of the Maple Leaf School in the Town of Centerville and had served as director of St. John Cemetery in the town. He helpd organize and was a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two sisters, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and two great-step-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A memorial fund for St. John and St. Peter Church and St. Nicholas Hospital dialysis center has been established in Mr. Zimmermann's name.