[ B ]   OBITUARIES

HERBERT BAAR   cemetery #61

Herbert Baars(sic), 29, farmer living on Highway 149 west of Cleveland 
was found dead by his wife late Sunday afernoon with his head pinioned 
between the dump box and the chassis of the dump truck he was evidently 
repairing. Otto Baars, the father, pried the platform of the truck upward 
with a post in an attempt to save this son's life, but was too late. His 
skull had been crushed by the force. Mr. and Mrs. Baars had been visiting 
the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Mueller at the Memorial hospital in 
Sheboygan during the afternoon, and upon their arrival home at 4:30 p.m. 
Mr. Baars went outside. His body was found half an hour later by his wife. 
The young couple had been married on November 12, 1932, and have been 
residing with the deceased parents. Mr. Baars was born September 3, 1907 
in the town of Meeme. He is survived by the following; his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Otto Baars, and three sisters, Mrs. Herman Kleinhans of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Robert Bauer and Mrs. Harold Voss, both of the town of Meeme. 
Funeral services were held (today) Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 
at 2 o'clock from the St. Jacobi's church at Spring Valley. The Rev. Carl 
Schmahl officiated and interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.


CHRISTIAN BAARS   cemetery #90

Cleveland, Wis—Christian Fredrich Baars, 93, died today at the home 
of his son, Otto, in the town of Meeme. He was born May 30, 1846, in 
Bandlow, Germany, and came here in 1883, making his home on a farm 
near School Hill. He was married in 1868 to Wilhelmina Kriederman, 
who preceded him in death in 1923.  Since his wife’s death, he had 
made his home with his children.  For the past four years he had 
lived with Otto Baars in the town of Meeme.  
Seven children were born of the marriage, two of whom died in Germany, 
and a third, Mrs. William Westphal, died in this country in 1923.  
Survivors are a daughter, Bertha (Mrs. Frank Mueller), New Holstein; 
three sons, William of Waukesha, Albert, of Fredonia, and Otto, of 
the town of Meeme.  Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 35 great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  
Sheboygan Press, March 21, 1940


HAROLD AND CASSANDRA BABCOCK  (obits and photos)

Harold L. Babcock, age 69, of 1720 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Feb. 21, 2004, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Wesley 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
Neil Peipenburg, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
He was born May 8, 1934, in West Concord, Minn., son of the late Birdge and 
Julia Rafferty Babcock. Harold served as a cook with the 84th Engineer 
Battalion during the Korean War. On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former 
Cassandra Reardon at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death on June 13, 1998. Harold was a machine operator for Manitowoc 
Engineering Company for 25 years retiring from there to become an over the 
road truck driver for eight years. He was a member of the International 
Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers Union and Teamsters Local No. 75. 
Harold was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He also was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 2004 and 
Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The family would like to thank the staff at Home Care Health Services for the 
loving care they extended towards Harold. 
Herald Times Reporter. Feb. 23, 2004
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Cassandra Rose Babcock, age 62, of 1720 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, went to join 
her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 
1998, after suffering a massive heart attack.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman 
Zbieranski O.F.M. 
She was born June 29, 1935, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Pritchard and 
Irene Schaden Reardon. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1953. On November 26, 1955, she married Harold Babcock at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Babcock was a member of the Charismatic 
Prayer Group at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. 
Cassie was ceaselessly devoted as a wife and mother. Her constant service to the 
Lord in prayer and Bible reading was a great inspiration to us all. She lived 
The Life for everyone to see.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1998



Harold and Cassandra Babcock taken in 1985

(photo contributed by family/see contributors page)


FRANZISKA BACH   cemetery #44

MRS. BACH, WIDOW OF EARLY DAY BANKER, IS DEAD
News Reaches City of Demise of Pioneer Woman Who Resided Here 
Most of Her Life - Was Prominent in City
News reached here today of the death of Mrs. William Bach, a former 
well known resident of the city, at Milwaukee, and arrangements are 
being made to bring the body to this city city (sic) for burial. Mrs. 
Bach had made her home at Milwaukee for the past several years.
Mrs. Bach was the widow of William Bach, an early day banker of the 
city. Mr. Bach having built the building now occupied by the Savings 
bank and he was engaged in banking there for some time. After his 
death some years ago Mrs. Bach remained here and a few years ago took 
up her home at Milwaukee with her daughter.
Had Mrs. Bach lived until April 22 she would have been 83 years old 
having ben (sic) born in Germany on that date in 1830. During the 
last two years of her life Mrs. Bach had been blind, the affliction 
coming upon her suddenly, as previous to that time she had never been 
troubled, not even having been required to wear glassses. Last fall 
her health began to fail and for several weeks she has bee (sic) 
feeble, death resulting from age.
Mrs. Bach had twice married, being wedded a second time to Mr. Bach 
in 1856. One daughter by the first marriage, Mrs. Zabel, died six 
years ago and Mrs. Bach is survived by her one child, Mrs. Reiter 
of Milwaukee.
She was well known in the city and durig (sic) her residence here 
was prominent in social circles.
It is probable that the bady (sic) will be brought here Tuesday for 
burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 5, 1913 P.1
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[bur. 4-7-1913/age 82/cause: Cerebral Hemorrage]


WILLIAM BACH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1895: 
Another one of our city's first settlers, Mr. William Bach, 
closed his eyes on Sun. evening in final sleep. Mr. Bach was 
born 16 Feb. 1828 in Gera, Saxony, as the son of a wealthy 
silk processor. After attending the local schools he went on 
to the University of Leipzig to study law; however, in 1847 
he immigrated to America and came directly to Manitowoc. In 
1854 he established the W. Bach Exchange and Banking Office. 
For many years he filled the offices of County Treasurer and 
County Clerk, also serving as Deputy Court Clerk and later 
Justice of the Peace of the 1st Ward. Judge Gilson appointed 
him Court Commissioner which position he held until his death. 
He married his surviving wife in 1856, a marriage that produced 
one daughter who currently lives in Milwaukee. The funeral took 
place yesterday in the city cemetery, and the large funeral 
procession was witness to the esteem in which this pioneer was 
held by our city.
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[cause: fat of the heart]


FRANZ BACHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Bachle, Franz
D. 4/12/1879  B.:
Reg. D.: 5/22/1879  sex: m/w
Age at death: 1 mo. 8 da.
B.P.: Tn. Eaton
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P.A. Mutz
Spouse:
F.: Bartholomae Bachle
M.: Elizabeth Bachle
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 305
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son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen


HEINRICH BACHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Bachle, Heinrich
D. 9/10/1873   B.:
Reg. D.: 1/22/1875  sex: m/w
Age at death: 5 wks
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
pg: #166
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(baby –Aug. 4, 1873-Sept. 10, 1873 –son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth 
Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)


LOUISE BACHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Bachle, Louise
D. 1/21/1875  B.:
Reg. D.: 5/5/1875   sex: f/w
Age at death: 3 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
pg: #177
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Bachle, Louisa (baby –Oct. 22, 1874-Jan. 21, 1875 –daughter of 
Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)


ROSA BACHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Bachle, Rosa
D. 2/14/1864           B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869  sex: f
Age at death: 3 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg: #21
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Bechle, Rosa, Oschwald Orphanage (tho both parents still living) 
(baby –June 27, 1863-Feb. 14, 1864 –daughter of Bartholomew Bechle 
and Elizabeth Lenzen)


STEPHAN BACHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Bachle, Stephan
D. 7/20/1866  B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869  sex: m
Age at death: 1 yr.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
page: #39
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Bechle, Stephen (baby –Dec. 7, 1864- July 20, 1866 –son of Bartholomew 
Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen)


GERTRUDE M. BACHMANN   cemetery #43

Gertrude M. Bachmann, age 88, of 1605 Madison St., Manitowoc, 
died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on Dec. 31, 1919, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Walter and Mary (Pokorsky) Derus. Gertrude was a graduate 
of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1938. On Dec. 1, 
1945, she married Arthur H. Bachmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1997. Gertrude 
was employed with the Manitowoc County Aging Resource Center, 
retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary 706 
and the VFW Auxiliary 659, both of Manitowoc. Gertrude was a 
former member of the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Mary Jo 
Bachmann; and two brothers and a sister-in-law: Alex and Helen 
Derus, and Erwin Derus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 
2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Richard Klingeisen, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 
Dec. 30, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the fifth 
floor and critical care unit nurses at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their 
compassionate care and support given to Gertrude and her 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2008


SOPHIA BACHMANN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 
Burial Friday morning of Sophia Bachmann in Evergreen Cemetery.


CARL BACKHAUS   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 Feb.)
Death last week of a 6-week old child of Nic. Backhaus. 
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Son of Nicholas Backhaus and Katherine Schwoerer –died from "intestical indigestion 
causing convulsions"


CHARLES BACKHAUS   cemetery #21

Death entered the home of Nick Backhous(sic) Friday and took to rest 
their 2 year old son. Burial took place Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1920 P. 4
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(son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling)


CHRISTIAN BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

CALLED BY DEATH
Christian Backhaus, one of Kiel’s old-time residents, passed away at 
his home on Monday morning at 2 o’clock, after a lingering illness 
with intestinal cancer, being confined to his bed for about 3-1/2 
months. The deceased was born in Waldeck, Germany, April 15, 1839.
At the age of 16 he came to America with his mother, who settled in 
the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county. He was employed in a sawmill 
near Kewaunee for a time, later returning to Rhine, where he was united 
in marriage, in 1858, to Wilhelmine Michler, the couple settling there 
on a farm. His wife died in September 1874, and in December of the same 
year he was married to Maria Kuhnitz, who survives him. In 1875 he 
acquired a farm near the north limits of Kiel, which he successfully 
operated until 16 years ago, when he disposed of the property to spend 
his remaining days in retirement. He lived 22 years in the home in 
which he passed away.  Besides his second wife he leaves three sons and 
four daughters, namely: Louis in Kiel, William and Henry of Rhine, Mrs. 
John Voigt and Mrs. Ad. Warnke of Kiel, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New 
Holstein and Mrs. F. Luedke of Two Rivers. Seven children have preceded 
their father in death. He also leaves 17 grandchildren and 7 great 
grandchildren. The deceased was a man of industrious, thrifty habits; 
he was anxious to get on in the world and succeeded in his ambition. He 
was honest and upright in his dealings, accommodating and helpful to his 
neighbors in time of need and a practical member of the German Reformed 
church. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, services being 
held at the church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Interment was in the family 
lot in the Rockville cemetery.
May 1920


EDWIN BACKHAUS   cemetery #84
 
Edwin Backhaus, 45, town Rhine farmer, died Friday morning at 4:45 o'clock 
in the Sheboygan Memorial hospital, following an operation performed on 
Sunday.
He was born April 30, 1895, in Kiel, son of William and Pauline (Dawurske) 
Backhaus. In 1907 he moved to the farm in town Rhine and had resided there 
since.
Survivors are his widow, the former Esther Feldmann, of Elkhart Lake; his 
father, William, this city, and one sister, Mrs. Edwin Jaschob, of near 
Millhome. His mother died on Dec. 27, 1935. 
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Thomas, Evangelical and Reformed church of town 
Rhine officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. - January 17, 1941


HENRY BACKHAUS   cemetery #21

Backhaus, Henry Nicholas (Aug. 16, 1915-April 16, 1987 –
husband of Imelda nee Scherer [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] 
son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling 
laborer at Carnation Milk Company
died from “severe vascular accident, carotid artery disease”)
(from cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Henry Nicholas (Aug. 16, 1915-April 16, 1987 
husband of Imelda nee Scherer [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] 
son of Nicholas Backhaus and Theresa Wesling -laborer at Carnation Milk 
Company -died from "sever vascular accident, corotid artery disease")


HENRY J. BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

Henry J. Backhaus, aged 69, well-known resident of this city and
native of the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county, passed away at 12:50
p.m. Friday at his home 915 N. Sixth street, following an illness
of six weeks.
Deceased was born April 20, 1871, in the town of Rhine, the son of
the late Christian and Wilhelmina (Michler) Backhaus. When he was
four years of age, his parents came to Kiel where he attended local
schools and the Sunday school of the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church. He was baptized by the late Rev. Mr. Erbe and
confirmed by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk.
His marriage to Miss Martha Casper of this city was solemnized by the 
late Rev. John Roeck on December 26, 1894. The couple lived in Kiel 
for 13 years after which they moved to a farm in the town of Rhine 
where they lived until March 5, 1938, when they retired and returned 
to this city. During their former residence here, Mr. Backhaus was 
employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware company plant.
Five children were born of this union, of whom a daughter died in 
infancy and a son, Roland, passed away October 10, 1932.
Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Arno (Erna) Manz
and Mrs. Robert (Lilly) Platz, both of Howards Grove; one son
Lester of Kiel; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Otto
Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Libke(?), Two Rivers and
Mrs. Adolph Warnke of Kiel. A sister, Mrs. John Voigt, preceded
him in death January 29, 1938, and a brother, Louis, December
7, 1934. Several sisters and brothers preceded him in death in
infancy and youth.
Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus have been devout members of St. Peter
Evangelical and Reformed church of Kiel for more than 50 years.
Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home on
Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock and at the St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed church, with interment in the family plot in the
Rockville cemetery near this city. The Rev. ?. L. Worthman
officiated.
1941 (no newspaper given)


IMELDA HELEN BACKHAUS   cemetery #21

Backhaus, Imelda Helen nee Scherer (April 17, 1919-Oct. 26, 1961 
wife of Henry [married June 28, 1938 at St. Gregory] 
daughter of George Scherer and Mathilda Holzer –born City of Manitowoc 
died from “acute heart failure” and “intractable bronchial asthma”)


JOHN BACKHAUS   cemetery #47

John Backhaus, 77, retired farmer and business man, died last night at the 
Holy Family hospital. He had been in failing health several months at his 
home on route 1, Manitowoc, three miles west of the city on Highway 151.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., from the Leschke funeral 
home, and at nine o'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Silver 
Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Backhaus was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1864 and when a 
young man followed the cheesemakers trade. He served two terms as town 
supervisor and for a number of years was president of the Silver Creek 
Telephone company.
He was a general manager of the Manitowoc Farmers Dairy in this city before 
it was taken over by the Sorge company and operated the Alverno Equity 
Exchange for some years after his retirement from farming in 1923.
Mr. Backhaus married Miss Catherine Espen in 1889. Mrs. Backhaus died in 
1930.
Survivors are four sons, Jsoeph, Charles, and John Jr., of this city and 
Henry of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Michael Heidorf, of Grand Rapids, 
Mich., Mrs. Oscar Roberts and Mrs. Amanda Jun, of this city; two brothers, 
Nick, of St. Nazianz, Charles of Boyd, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Neuser, of this city, Mrs. Joseph Schwoerer of Sherboygan; and 20 grand-
children.
He was a member of the Holy Name society whose members will recite the rosary 
at the funeral home Thursday evening at 8:15. The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. The funeral will be in charge of 
Edward L. Kohls.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Januray 28, 1942 P. 2


JOSEPH N. BACKHAUS   cemetery #21

Joseph Backhaus, 69, of St. Nazianz, died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Christianson Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The 
Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Mr. Backhaus was born Nov. 19, 1903, at St. Nazianz, son of the late Nick
and Catherine Schwoerer Backhaus. He married Florentine Schuler Sept. 14, 
1926, at St. Nazianz. He operated the Chrysler Plymouth Garage at St. 
Nazianz for about 50 years. He had been very active in St. Nazianz village 
civic affairs.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Herald Time Reporter, Mantiwooc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 27, 1973
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husband to Florentine nee Schuler 
[married Sept. 14, 1926 at St. Gregory] –son of Nicholas Backhaus and 
Katharine Schwoerer –owner of Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in St. Nazianz, 
starting in 1924 with the Essex and Maxwell –in 1944 also got into the school 
bus business –on Feb. 1, 1945 a fire destroyed the garage and adjacent living 
quarters –the garage was replaced later that same year [in November of 1996,
some 20+ years after Joseph's passing, the dealership business was sold and 
is now known as Van Horn Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge] –born Town of Liberty 
died from "pulmonary congestion, myocardial infarction")


LOUIS BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

From Sheboygan county death records:
Louis Backhaus (v.38 p.276)
Feb. 13, 1864-Dec. 17, 1934
Husband of Mary Hanson
Son of Christ Backhaus and Wilhelmina Michler (both born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein - farmer, retired in 1917
Died from uremia-complete suppression of urine-infected kidney
Buried at Rockville cemetery, Town of Shleswig
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Louis Backhaus, 71, Dies at Plymouth Hospital Monday
Louis Backhaus, aged 71, well-known Kiel resident, passed away at the
Plymouth hospital Monday at 2:15 a.m. Mr. Backhaus underwent a surgical
operation Saturday morning, after having been a patient there since
December 5.
the deceased, a son of the late christian and Wilhelmina Backhaus, was
born on a farm in the town of Rhine February 13, 1863. He was married
to Miss Mary Hansen of Thorp on June 19, 1888, and the couple located
on a farm in the town of Warden, Clark county, where they resided until
1917. In October of that year Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus disposed of their
farm and moved to this city where they resided ever since.
Survivors are his wife, and four sisters and 2 brothers, as follows:
Mrs. John Voigt and Mrs. Adolph Warnke of here, Mrs. Otto Dedering of
New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Luebke of Two Rivers, and William Backhaus of
here and Henry Backhaus of the town of Rhine.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence on North Sixth
street on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and at two o'clock
services will be held at the St. Peter Reformed church of which the
deceased was a devout member. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will officiate
and burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Backhaus served
as Elder of the church for the past ten years and up to the time of
his death and was a charter member of the Brotherhood Society of the
church.
Following are pallbearers: Fred Arnold, Sr., George Kuhn, Adam Kazmeier,
Philip Reineck, William Schulz and August F. Neumann.
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


MARCELLA C. BACKHAUS      cemetery #21

Marcella C. Backhaus, age 91, a resident of North Ridge Medical
and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, and formerly of St. Nazianz,
died Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at St.
Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with 
burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Marcella was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Spring Valley, daughter of
the late Andrew and Rose Willmas Seipel.
On June 11, 1935, Marcella married Edmund Backhaus. he preceded
her in death on March 14, 1983. Marcella grew up in the Spring
Valley area, moving to St. Nazianz after marriage. She helped 
run their family business known as the Opera House in St. 
Nazianz.
Marcella was a volunteer at the St. Nazianz Nutrition Site and
the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, one son and
daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She
was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Backhaus;
one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Matt Hauch; and two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Roman and Ledvina Seipel, Sylvester
and Marion Seipel.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 until 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz.
Visitation will continue on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time
of Mass at 11 a.m.
Marcella enjoyed playing cards several times a week and crocheting
beautiful afghans for her children, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center,
Valders, is assisting the Backhaus family with funeral arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, February 14, 2004
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From St. Nazianz researcher:
Marcella Katherine nee Seiple -Dec. 14, 1912-Feb. 11, 2004 -wife 
of Edmund -daughter of Andrew Seipel and Rose Willmas -born Spring Valley, 
Town of Meeme -cause of death is not accessable.


MARTHA BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

Mrs. Henry Backhaus, 78, former county resident, died Monday morning at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Platz, at Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, 
with whom she had been residing the past 10 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will 
be in the Rockville Cemetery.
She was born Martha Casper in Germany in 1873 and at the age of 18 years came 
to this country. She was married to Mr. Backhaus in Kiel in 1894 and after 13 
years they moved to a farm in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. In 1939 
they returned to Kiel. Two years later Mr. Backhaus died and she went to live 
with her daughter.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Platz and Mrs. Arno Manz of Howards Grove; 
son, Lester of Howards Grove; brother, Paul of Fond du Lac; nine granchildren 
and four greatgrandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. - December 1951
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Mrs. Martha Backhaus, 78, wife of the late Henry Backhaus, died late 
this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Platz of Howards 
Grove. Death was the result of a lingering illness.
Born in Germany on Oct. 3, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick 
Casper, she came to America at the age of 15 with her parents, moving 
directly to Kiel.
On Dec. 26, 1894, she married. The couple resided in Kiel for 13 years, 
farmed in Town Rhine until selling their farm in 1939, and living in 
Kiel after their retirement. For the past 10 years Mrs. Backhaus had 
made her home with her daughter following her husband's death in 1941.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Platz and Mrs. Arno Manz, and a son, 
Lester, all of Howards Grove. A daughter died in infancy and a son, 
Roland, in 1932.
A brother, Paul, of Fond du Lac, also survives along with nine grand-
children and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at St. Peter's 
Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating 
prior to burial in Rockville cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 o'clock 
Wednesday afternoon until 11 o'clock Thursday morning. The body will 
then be viewed at the church until the time of services. - December 24, 1951


MARY BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

From Calumet county death records:
Mary Backhaus nee Hansen (v.11 p.105)
Sept. 3, 1865-May 9, 1942
Wife of Louis Backhaus
Daughter of William Hansen (born Germany) and Catherine Jess (born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “coronary occlusion, sudden –arteriosclerois –cardiac asthma”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County
***********
M. Backhaus Laid To Rest
Relatives here received the sad news on Saturday, that Mrs. Louis 
(Mary) Backhaus, aged 78, had passed away at the home of her brother-
in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Suel in New Holstein. Mrs. 
Backhaus had been residing at New Holstein for the past year and a
half. She passed away on Friday evening.
The deceased was born in Germany on September 3, 1865, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen. She came to America with her parents at
the age of 18 years, and settled some three miles north of New Holstein.
Later the family moved to Thorp, where she was united in marriage with
Louis Backhaus on June 19, 1888. They continued to make their home
there until 1917, when they disposed the farm and moved to Kiel. Mr.
Backhaus passed away December 17, 1934.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. John Suel of New Holstein, and a brother
George Hansen of Thorp.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock services were held at
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, of which congregation
she was a faithful member. The Rev. E.L. Worthington officiated, and
burial was made in the Rockville cemetery.
*******
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


PAULINA BACKHAUS    cemetery #84

Mrs. William Backhaus Dies At Kiel After Heart Attack
Mrs. William Backhaus, aged 61 of Kiel died at her home, 625 St.
Paul street Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock following a heart
attack which she suffered that afternoon.
Mrs. Backhaus, the former Miss Pauline Dawurske, daughter of 
Albert Dawurske, Sr., of Milwaukee, and the late Bertha Dawurske,
was born in Pommerania, Germany, on August 6, 1874. At the age of
18 in 1893 she came to America with her parents, settling in Kiel.
On May 4, 1894, she was married to William Backhaus, also of Kiel
Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus resided in Kiel from the time of their
marriage until 1907 when they purchased a farm in the town of
Rhine, where they made their home until 1933 when they disposed
of their farm to their son, Edwin. For the past two years, the
couple had made their home in Kiel.
Survivors are her husband, her aged father, Albert Dawurske of
Milwaukee, aged 87; two children, Edwin on the homestead farm 
in the town of Rhine, and Mrs. Edwin (Norma) Jaschob of Millhome; 
one grandson, three sisters, Mrs. Herman Birr, Mrs. Henry Stevens, 
and Mrs. James Couey, all of Milwaukee; four brothers, Frank of 
Kiel, Albert of Brillion, Herman and Theodore of Milwaukee. Two
brothers; Gustave and Walter, preceded her in death many years 
ago.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
the Meiselwitz Funeral Parlor at Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman,
pastor of St. Peter Reformed church of Kiel, will officiate and 
interment will be made In the Rockville cemetery.
Relatives and friends may view the body at the Meiselwitz Funeral
Parlor from now until the time of the services.
(No newspaper name, Dec. 27, 1935)


ROLAND BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

Roland Backhaus, aged 27, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Backhaus,
who reside on a farm in the town of Rhine, died Monday morning at 
3 o’clock at the home of his parents, after an illness of three years.
The deceased was born in Kiel on January 2, 1905. He also attended
the Kiel high school. When he was a boy he moved with his parents, to
the farm, where he has since resided.
Survivors are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Arno (Erna) Manz, Howards
Grove, Mrs. Robert (Lillian Platz, Howards Grove, and a hrother, Lester, 
at home,
Funeral services wore held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the parental
home in the town of Rhine, and shortly after 2 o’clock at the St. Peter 
Reformed church here, of which he was a member. The Rev. F. L. Worthman 
performed the last rites, and burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
10-13-1932


WILLIAM BACKHAUS   cemetery #84

Wm. Backhaus Laid to Rest
Funeral services for , aged 73 years, who passed away last 
week Wednesday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, were held 
on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Furneral Home, and at 
2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiated at the rites. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery.
Mr. Backhaus had the misfortune of falling on the icy sidewalk on February 
26th, and fracturing his left hip. Since that time he was confined at the 
hospital.
The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on July 10, 1867, and in 1894 he 
was united in marriage with Pauline Dawurske of here. The couple resided in 
this city for a few years, and then operated a farm in the town of Rhine 
until 1933, when they returned to Kiel to reside. Mrs. Backhaus died six 
years ago.
Mr. Backhaus' only son died on January 17 of this year, and his only brother 
died a few hours later. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ed. (Norma) Jaschob 
of near Millhome; one grandson; and three sisters, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New 
Holstein, Mrs. Adolph Warnke of this city, and Mrs. Fred Luebke of Two Rivers.
1941


LOUISA BACKLAND   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899:
Death in the local mental facility on Sun. night of Mrs. L. Backland who 
had been an inmate there for the past five years. The burial took place 
yesterday.
********
Mrs. Louisa Backland died at the County Asylum last night, aged 44 years. 
She has been in poor health ever since she became an inmate of the 
institution, five years ago. The funeral will be held at the asylum 
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 30, 1899 P.1
********
[cause: Brights disease]


GLADYS BACON   cemetery #44

Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Roger Strebel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bacon, nee Gladys Meneau, was born Jan. 8, 1914, at Marinette, daughter 
of the late Eugene and Mary Marineau Meneau. She was married to John L. Bacon 
July 14, 1938, at Two Rivers, and the couple located in Manitowoc. Mrs. Bacon 
was a member of the Homemakers Club and the Altar Society of Holy Innocents 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Arnold of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Morey and Mrs. Earl 
Tome of Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Domnitz of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Mrs. Fred 
Levenhagen of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1971
********
Funeral services for Mrs. John L. Bacon, 57, of 932 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roger Strebel will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday 
where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1971


JESSIE L. BACON   cemetery #44

Jessie Drida Bacon, age 92, a resident of Kindred Hearts, 5005 Vista 
Road, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 
at Kindred Hearts. 
Jessie was born on Nov. 12, 1913, in Forest Junction, to the late Robert 
and Ottilie Reim Haese. She was raised and educated in Manitowoc, and 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. On May 27, 
1939, she married James Drida in Manitowoc. James preceded her in death 
on July 4, 1971. She later married John Bacon on May 18, 1974. John 
preceded her in death on May 14, 2004. After Jessie graduated from 
Lincoln High School, she worked at Aluminum Specialty Company in Manitowoc, 
and later was employed at Rummele's Jewelry Store in Manitowoc for many 
years. Once she retired, she then had an opportunity to become active in 
the YMCA. She valued and cherished the friends she met there, and the 
activities they enjoyed together. 
Survivors include two daughters: (private); two grandchildren: (private); 
three great-grandchildren: (private); also other relatives and friends 
surviving. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband: 
James Drida, her second husband: John Bacon, five sisters and three 
brothers. 
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas J. Dunham officiating. The 
family will greet relatives and friends from noon until the time of the 
memorial service at 1 p.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Jessie's family would like to express a special thank you to all the 
employees (past and present) of Kindred Hearts for all the extraordinary 
loving care they provided over the past five years. You and your kindness 
will never be forgotten. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 2006


JOHN GUYLES BACON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896:
Death Tues. morning of 65 yr. old John Bacon, a well-known 
citizen of our city. The deceased had suffered an injury to 
his knee a few days ago, but blood poisoning set in and took 
his life.
(Note: The age is off in the obit. but this was common)


JOHN L. BACON, SR.  (d. 1946)

John L. Bacon, 72, of 932 Lincoln boulevard, died last night in his sleep of 
a heart attack. His son, John Jr., with whom he resided, spoke to his father 
at 10:30 p.m. when he retired, and when he went to awaken him this morning, 
he found him dead.
Mr. Bacon was a salesman for the Smalley Manufacturing Co. of this city, and 
for the past 22 years was a salesman for the Fox River Tractor Co. of Appleton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Friends my call at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the time for 
services Friday.
Mr. Bacon was born in 1874 and was a lifelong resident of this city. In 1903 
he married Miss Mathilde L. Nienaber. She preceded her husband in death four 
years ago. Survivors are two sons, John L., of this city and Donald F. of Two 
Rivers and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1946 P. 2
********
[d. 05-08-1946/age 72 yrs.]


ALOIS BAECHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Baechle Alois
D. 8/16/1870  B.:
Reg. D.: 11/28/1870  sex: m/w
Age at death: 2 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 93
************   
(baby –June 15, 1870-Aug. 16, 1870 –son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth 
Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)


CATHARINE BAECHLE   cemetery #22

Name: Baechle, Catharine
D. 9/23/1869  B.:
Reg. D.: 11/28/1870  sex: f/w
Age at death: 5 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 85
***********
Bechle, Katherina (baby –April 19, 1869-Sept. 23, 1869 –daughter of 
Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)


ELLEN MYRTLE BAECKMAN   cemetery #44

Ellen M. Baeckman, age 106, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2006, at the center. 
Ellen was born on March 1, 1900, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Andrew 
and Amelia Boechmann Stern. In March of 1923 she married Elmer Baeckman in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1946. Ellen and her husband 
Elmer were owners and operators of a carnival concession business for many 
years until their retirement. She was a member of St. John's United Church 
of Christ in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include one daughter, one granddaughter, four great-grandchildren,
five great-great-grandchildren and other relatives also survive. Ellen was 
also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Leonard Kopecky; four sisters: Anna, 
Marie, Clare, Della; and two brothers: George and Joe.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Dr. Rev. Jim Klein 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 13, 2006
(Note: Her husband is listed under Baeckmann.)


CARL BAECKMANN   cemetery #44

CARL BOECKMAN(sic) DIES AT HOME ON RURAL ROUTE
A heart ailment from which he suffered for the past several years, 
yesterday afternoon proved fatal to Carl Boeckman, 77, a resident 
of this city and county for 48 years. He died at his home on 
Manitowoc Route 2 at 3:30 o'clock.
Born in Germany July 31, 1851, Mr. Boeckman came to this country 
when a young man and for nearly half a century lived here. He 
married Miss Minnie Genz, a county resident, in 1881, Mrs. Boeckman 
preceding him in death three years ago.
He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Herman Carstens, wife of the 
county sheriff; Mrs. Ole Hendricksen, Waukesha; Mrs. Jule Henrickson, 
San Pedro, California; Mrs. Reinhart Lange, Manitowoc; Mrs. C. 
Grapentine, Topaz, Michigan, and Mrs. Albert Buttenhohn, Kewaunee; 
two sons, Elmer and Charles Boeckman of this city; a brother, Fred, 
of Kiel and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Werhle, Milwaukee, and Mrs. 
Andrew Stern, this city. Seventeen grand children also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Reinhart Lange, 950 S. Twenty-ninth street, Monday afternoon at 1:30 
o'clock, Rev. Klonka of Newton officiating at the home and at the 
services at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1929 P.1
*******
[cause: myocarditis]
*******
(Karl Baeckmann/d. 02/08/1929, Buried: 02/11/1929/from records of 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church)


LOUISE BAECKMANN   cemetery #44

Miss Louise Baeckman, 79, of 1109 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 8, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and 
Louise Keubke Baeckman.  She attended Lutheran School and the old West Side 
High School and was employed as a fitter in the Wagner Style Shop, Manitowoc, 
until her retirement in 1948.  
Among survivors are a brother, Walter, and a sister Miss Viola, of Manitowoc 
and several nieces and nephews.  A sister preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
******
[bur. on John Keubke lot]


HENRY A. BAENSCH   cemetery #44

Henry August Baensch son of August Baensch died.
Manitowoc Herald, Oct. 13, 1855
*****
(Note: The tombstone may have been mis-read)


HEDWIG BAER   cemetery #21

This was sent in by a relative, see contributors page:
January 12, 1984
Hattie Baer, 77 of rural Valders, died Thursday evening , January 12, at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m., 
Saturday at Christianson Deja Funeral Home at St. Nazianz and 11 a.m. at 
St. Gregory Catholic Church, St Nazianz. The Rev. Cleatus LaMere will 
officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Baer was born October 17,1906 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the 
late August and Mary Peter Mayer. She attended St. Gregory School. She 
married Henry Baer Sr. April 26, 1932 at St. Nazianz.
Survivors include four sons and three daughter in laws, three daughters and
a son in law, a sister in law, and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by her husband on January 18, 1972, seven brothers and three sisters. 
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St Nazianz, from 
9:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.
*******
From St. Nazianz researcher:
Hedwig (Hattie) nee Meyer –wife of Henry [married April 26, 1932 at St. Gregory]
daughter of August Meyer and Mary Peter –born Town of Eaton 
died from "acute myocardial infarction, arteriosclerotic heart disease, stroke"


HENRY BAER   cemetery #21

Henry Baer, 73, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Friday at Christianson Funeral Home 
and 9:30 a.m. St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory 
Putzuer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Baer was born May 30, 1898, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late 
Fredrick and Mary Niederpriem Baer. He married Hedwig Mayer April 26, 1932, 
at St. Nazianz. He farmed and hauled milk for the Nestle Plant at Valders 
for many years. He was a 50-year member of Catholic Order of Foresters.
Survivors include his wife; four sons and three daughters; a brother, 
Joseph, of Irvington, N.J.: five sisters, Mrs. Henry Binversie, of St. 
Nazianz, Mrs. Clarence Escher, of New Holstein, Mrs. Arthur Stein, of 
Newton, Ann York, of Riverside, Ill., and Mrs. Emil Lulloff, of Rt. 3, 
Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1972
********
(husband of Hedwig nee Meyer [married April 26, 1932 at St. Gregory] 
son of Frederick Baer [1872-1953]) and Mary J. Niederprum 
farmer –died from "mesenteric thrombosis")


JOHN BAER   cemetery #83

John Baer, 48, passed away suddenly, Monday morning at his home in the town 
of New Holstein, one mile west of Kiel.  He was born November 6, 1902, at St. 
Nazianz, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baer. On September 21, 1926, he was 
married to Miss Julia Escher. The couple lived in Kiel for five years, then 
moved to a farm near St. Nazianz where they spent the next 18 years, last 
year they moved to their present farm. Survivors include his wife; his father, 
Fred Baer of Manitowoc; one daughter and two sons (names omitted for privacy) 
three brothers,Henry and Fred, Jr., of St. Nazianz and Joseph of New Jersey; 
and six sisters, Mrs. William Merkes and Mrs. Linlie York of Chicago, Mrs. 
Clarence Escher of New Holstein, Mrs. Arthur Stein of Newton, Mrs. Henry 
Binversie of School Hill and Mrs. Emil Luloff of Nordheim.  Funeral services 
will be held at 9:30 a. m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, and 
at 10 a. m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church. The Rev.F. X. Kheil will 
officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie 
in state at the funeral home from Tuesday evening until the hour of services.
Sheboygan Press-Telegram, Tues. Dec. 12, 1950, p. 18, c. 3


JULIA BAER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Julia Baer, 69 of Route 2, Kiel, widow of John, died 
Saturday evening at the Calumet Nursing Home in New Holstein 
where she had resided for the past two years. 
She was born May 2, 1904, at Marytown, daughter of the late 
Peter and Catherine Burg Escher. They later moved to the Town 
of New Holstein. 
She attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School In Kiel, and 
on September 21, 1926, she was married to Mr. Baer at the
church.
The couple lived in Kiel and the Town of Eaten, before moving 
to the Town of New Holstein. Her husband died December 11, 1950.
Mrs. Baer was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish.
Surviving are a daughter, two sons, 13 grandchildren; and three
sisters, Mrs. Alvana Sukawaty and Miss Irene Escher, both of St. 
Nazianz, and Mrs. Edmund Krupp of St. Anna.
The funeral Mass was held at SS. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday 
with the Reverend Francis Kerscher, pastor, as celebrant. Burial 
was in the parish cemetery. - July 1973


MARY ANN BAER   cemetery #21

Mary Ann Baer, age 56 of rural Valders, passed away Wednesday morning,
December 18,1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday at St. Gregory's Catholic Church,
St. Nazianz with Father Leonard Walker officiating. Burial will follow in 
the church cemetery.
She was born July 26, 1935 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late Henry
and Hattie Mayer Baer. She attended St. Gregory's School and Kiel High 
School and farmed with her family in the town of Eaton.
Survivors include four brothers and one sister in law, two sisters and a
brother in law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at St. Gregory's Church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m.
until the time of service. Christianson Deja Funeral Home of Valders is 
serving the family.
December 18, 1991
Sent in by relative, see contributors page:


MARY J. BAER   cemetery #21

ST. NAZIANZ
With the death of Mrs. Fred Baer, which occured at an early hour Monday morning, 
this village has lost another well-known resident. Her death followed a stroke 
which she suffered about 5 weeks ago. She leaves to mourn her demise, her husband 
and ten children, as follows; Henry at home; Mrs. William (Theresia) Merkes of 
Chicago; Joseph of Newark, N. J.; John of here; Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Escher of
New Holstein; Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth) Benverale of School Hill; Mrs. Arthur (Rose) 
Stein of Meeme; Miss Anna Baer of Chicago, and Fred and Hildegard at home. Funeral 
arrangements were not known at this writing.
Unknown Paper  March 1932 handwritten on the obituary
*********
(Sept. 29, 1875-March 7, 1932 –wife of Frederick [1872-1953], 
married May 19, 1896 at St. Gregory –daughter of Henry Niederprum and 
Julianna Gmeiner –died from "apoplexy, hypertension and myocarditis")


ALBERT BAERWALD   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1904:
Death Thurs. here of Albert Baerwaldt, a well-known resident 
of our city. The deceased was born in Schievelbein, Pomerania 
(the same birthplace as world famous Professor Birchow, both 
families closely acquainted) and came to Manitowoc from Germany 
in 1863 where he has remained. He leaves a widow and 5 grown 
children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the direction 
of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge, of which the deceased was a 
member for many years.
*********
[cause: general debility]


ANDREW BAETZ   cemetery #89A

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   cemetery #89A

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.