[ BAR ] OBITUARIES
MARIA C. BARBAROSSA cemetery #32 Mrs. Maria C. Barbarossa, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of Rockwood, Wisconsin, died Sunday morning, April 29, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be a.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Schneider with entombment at Knollwood Chapel, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Barbarossa was born July 16, 1896 at Penne, Italy, daughter of the late Nick and Angela Mirgioti Degregorio. Mrs. Barbarossa came to the United States in 1921, settling in the Rockwood area in 1925. She married Paul A. (Patsy) Barbarossa on February 8, 1918, at Penne, Italy. He preceded her in death April 19, 1983. The couple had the honor of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary last year. Mrs. Barbarossa was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Survivors include two sons, and daughters-in-law, four daughters and son-in-law, 16 grandchildren. 20 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 10 Tuesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, led by Father Schnieder. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 30, 1984 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DELORES BARBEAU cemetery #43 Delores Barbeau, age 76, of 1404 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka. Cremation will follow with burial of the cremated remains to take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. Delores was born Sept. 10, 1926, daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Pozorski Lusnia. On Jan. 29, 1949, she married Sylvester J. Barbeau in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1999. Delores was employed at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, for many years until her retirement and then continued to volunteer her time at the hospital. She was an avid gardener and loved to crochet. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Delores was also preceded in death by a granddaughter: Tracie Nack; a sister: Ann Frances Vogel; a brother and sister-in-law: Russell and Dorothy Barbeau; two brothers-in-law: Leo Hein and Raymond Barbeau; and two sisters-in-law: La Verne Lusnia and Eleanor Barbeau. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (TONIGHT), June 24, 2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 2003
ELIZABETH BARBEAU cemetery #44 Mrs. Elizabeth (Bessie) Barbeau, 87, of 1324 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Barbeau, nee Elizabeth Richmond, was born Oct. 8, 1884, at Ahnapee, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann Culligan Richmond. She was married to John A. Barbeau April 29, 1913 at Algoma. They resided in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 19, 1968. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two great grandchildren, seven sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday with wake service at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1972 ******** [d. 01-04-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of John A. Barbeau]
HAROLD J. BARBEAU cemetery #43 Harold J. Barbeau, age 90, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 10, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at his residence at Kindred Hearts. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. July 13, 2005 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center with the Rev. Dan Felton officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Harold was born on Jan. 17, 1915 in Rio Creek, to the late Charles and Mary Witcpalek Barbeau. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1933. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. After being honorably discharged, Harold returned to the Manitowoc area and was employed at the A & P Tea Company for 34 years until he retired in 1978. On June 9, 1945, he married Eleanor Lewandowski at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2001. Harold was an active member of the Knights of Columbus serving several positions including the Grand Knight of Council 710 and also Faithful Navigator of Thomas J. Danchy Assembly 1212 4th Degree. He also enjoyed bowling, golf and dartball and participated in many leagues over the years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Harold was preceded in death by his wife: Eleanor; a daughter: Rosemary Soppe; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Raymond Barbeau; Russell and Dorothy Barbeau; and Sylvester and Delores Barbeau. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Dad’s special friend and the staff of Kindred Hearts for giving our dad a home setting and such special care this last year and a half. A special thanks also to Lynn Seidl’s Hospice staff for their care and concern. Herald Times Reporter - July 12, 2005
ALLEN G. BARBIER cemetery #43 Allan Barbier, 28, of Bloomington, Minn., former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday from injuries received an an automoblie accident at Blomington. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Barbier was born Oct. 11, 1944, at Manitowoc, son of Gene and Dorothy Parworth Barbier. He attended St. Andrew Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1962. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1966, moving to Minnesota in 1967 where he was employed as a mechanic on heavy equipment. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald-Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. Thur., August 9, 1973
GENE M. BARBIER cemetery #43 Gene M. Barbier, age 86, of 2911 S. 15 St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday April 11, 2003 at his residence. Private family funeral services ere held Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. officiated with burial of his cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Gene was born July 15, 1916 in Manitowoc, son of the late Otto and Emilda Fournier Barbier. He grew up and was educated at Clarks Mills. On Feb. 18, 1939 he was married to the former Dorothy C. Parworth at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Gene owned and operated Gene Barbier Heating for 20 years retiring in 1977. He loved his family and music. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one son: Allan; three sisters; and two brothers. The Jens Family Funeeral Home and Crematory is serving the Barbier family. Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2003 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
IMELDA BARBIER cemetery #7 Mrs. Otto Barbier, 78, of Branch, died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Imelda Fournier was born March 21, 1884, at Montmagny, Canada, daughter of the late Francis X. and Elisabeth Cloutier Fournier. She was married to Otto M. Barbier at Montreal, Canada, May 20, 1907, and the couple resided three years at Montreal before coming to Manitowoc county in 1910. From 1920 until retirement in 1944, her husband was at Oslo Dam where he operated the power plant for Wisconsin Public Service corp. Mr. and Mrs. Barbier observed the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1957. Mr. Barbier died June 5, 1960, and since then Mrs. Barbier had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Hendricks, of Branch. Mrs. Barbier was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Harold Crowe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Reuther of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three sons, Gene M. and M. J. of Manitowoc and Albert of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna LaFleur of Montreal; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1963
MARCELLIN J. BARBIER Manitowoc Driver Killed in Crash PORT WASHINGTON - A three-car accident near Port Washington late Friday afternoon killed a 59 year-old Manitowoc heating contractor and a 20-year-old West Allis youth. The victims, Marcellin J. "Smokey" Barbier of 506 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc and Bernard A. Stroik of West Allis, were killed in a collision at 4:35 p.m. on U.S. Highway 141 just west of Port Washington. According to informed sources, Barbier and his wife were returning to Manitwooc from a Florida vacation at the time of the accident. Mrs. Barbier, believed to be in critical condition, is hospitalized at Port Washington. Owned Heating Firm Barbier was the owner of Smokey Barbier Heating Inc., a business located at the same address as his home. Authorities said Barbier was killed when a car which was returning to the pavement struck his car, and Stoik died when a third vehicle hit the car which had just returned to the road. Stroik was a passenger in a car driven by Thomas Weber, 19, of Milwaukee, who authorities said had driven off the roadway briefly to clean his windshield. Funeral arrangements for Barbier are expected to be announced Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1971 P. 1 ******* [d. at Port Washington WI/bur. on Mrs. Theresa C. Ciha lot]
OTTO BARBIER cemetery #7 Otto M. Barbier, 80, of Branch died late Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis D. Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Barbier was born at Lyon, France and as a young man sailed for 10 years to ports between France and Canada. He married Imelda Fournier in May of 1907 and the couple lived three years at Montreal, Canada, before coming to Manitowoc in 1910. He was employed 10 years at Richardson Foundry and then by Wisconsin Public Service Corp. until retiring in 1944. During that time he managed Oslo Dam power plant of the utility on the Manitowoc River. In 1944, he moved to Branch. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Marcellin of Memorial Drive, Manitowoc, Albert of Milwaukee and Gene of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hendricks of Chicago, Mrs. Harold E. Crowe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Reuther of Rt. 1, Mishicot; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday eveing where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1960
SHIRLEY BARBIER cemetery #43 FUMES FATAL TO BABY GIRL Inhaling of kerosene fumes from an overturned bottle caused the death at the hospital Friday of Shirley, 14-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barbier, who reside west of the city. Burial took place Saturday at Calvary cemetery. The Barbier child in some way overturned the partly filled bottle of kerosene in the Barbier home while attempting to drink what looked like water. Although only a small portion entered the stomach. Physicians summoned to treat the infant said the fumes entered the lungs and pneumonia developed. The child lived only a few hours after the accident. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, September 16, 1935 P. 1 ********* Shirley, fourteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barbier, residing west of the city, died last Friday as the result of inhaling kerosene fumes, which induced pneumonia. A small bottle of the liquid was accidentally tipped over. Burial took place last Saturday. Manitowoc Sun, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 20, 1935 P. 5
WENDY SUE BARBIER cemetery #43 Wendy Sue, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Barbier of 1222 S. Eighth St, Manitowoc, was born and died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:45 p.m. Friday at Leschke and Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors include the parents, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Barbier and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dondlinger of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 8, 1962 P. 14
HENRY J. BARBIEUR cemetery #43 Henry Barbieur, 70, of 122 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dionne Dewane will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Barbieur was born March 21, 1901, in the Town of Holland, Wis., son of the late Theodore and Petronella Verheyen Barbieur. He married Georgiana Schuh June 16, 1925, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. and was Union representative for the International Boilermakers Union for 18 years. He was forced to retire in 1964 due it illness. Mr. Barbieur was also past president of the Boilermakers Local No. 443 for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, a son, four daughters, four brothers, Peter of Kaukauna, Theodore of Appleton, Anthony of Paxton, Ill., and John of Salem, Ore., three sisters, Mrs. Al Weigand of Kaukauna, Mrs. Henry Sausen of Shiocton and Mrs. Herman Schuetten of Wilmington, Ill., 17 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Two brothers preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971
BENJ. L. BARKER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of 20-year old Ben. L. Barker on 19 May in Manitowoc. He was a locomotive engineer on the Seeufer-Bahn and son of locomotive engineer George Barker. He was buried on Sun. afternoon.
GEORGE BARKER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897: Death Thurs. last week of George Barker after a long illness here in Manitowoc. He was one of the oldest engineers of the local stretch of the Northwestern Railroad. He was born in Greenwich, New York, and reached the age of 53. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
HENRIETTA BARKER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904: Death in Sheboygan on Sun. of Mrs. Henrietta Barker at the home of her daughter there where she had gone to live a few months ago. She was the widow of Geo. Barker who died many years ago. The deceased, who was 60, is survived by one daughter. The body was brought here and the funeral held yesterday at the city cemetery.
WILLIAM BARKHAHN cemetery #44 William Barkahn(sic) died at his home, 1226 South Tenth street, Saturday night after a lingering illness, aged 56 years. He was born in Germany and came here ? years ago and has been engaged in the liquor business since. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Viola. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the house, E.S. Schmitz officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 06, 1918, Page 1 ******* [William Barkhahn/cause: tuberculosis of lungs/bur. on W. Barkhahn lot]
HULDA BARKLY cemetery #82 Mrs. Hulda Barkley(sic); sister of Mrs. Jacob Stumpf, died at her home at St. Louis, Mo., January 12 and was brought to Kiel for burial in the Kiel cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home Friday afternoon. Other survivors are a daughters, Mrs. Ann Jackman, of Miami, Florida, two grandchildren, and another sister, Mrs. Christ Iserloth, of St. Cloud, Wis. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, January 18, 1952 – P. 6
HOWARD G. "BARNEY" BARNER cemetery #89D Howard G. "Barney" Barner, age 70, of Two Rivers, died on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. William O'Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers where Military rights will be accorded by members of the Two Rivers V.F.W. and American Legion. Barney was born on June 1, 1931 in Two Rivers, the son of the late George and Leona Coenen Barner. He was a graduate of Washington High School, the class of 1949. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1955, with a tour in Korea. On Oct. 27, 1956 he married the former Phyllis M. Hoida in Waukegan, Ill. He was employed at Paragon Electric Company for several years while earning his Journeyman Model Maker Diploma. He was also employed at Precision Multiple Control in New Holstein. He was currently employed at Lube Devices, Manitowoc. Over the years Barney enjoyed Stock Car Driving, being "Barney the Flag Man" and later became an avid Sprint Car Fan. He was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and a member of the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum and its board of directors. Barney had a passion for ice boat building, sailing and racing. He spent many hours in his workshop and on the ice of the West Twin River. Barney was a member of the "Unique" Lama Wamah Ice Yacht Squadron of Sturgeon Bay and was also an avid sportsman and loved fishing. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Barner, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, two brothers and one sister-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one son Brian and one sister-in-law Marilyn Barner. The family will greet relatives and friends on Eriday, Oct. 12, 2001 at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Prayer Service at 8 p.m. led by the Rev. William O'Brien will conclude the visitation. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Barney will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers and all those who enjoyed his friendship. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter Oct. 11, 2001 ******* Funeral card: In Loving Memory Of Howard G. "Barney" Barner June 1, 1931 October 10, 2001
LEONA BARNER cemetery #89D Funeral services for Mrs. George Barner, 61, of 723 Lowell St., Two Rivers, who died at home Tuesday afternoon, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Barner, nee Leona Coenen, was born Feb. 23, 1911, in the Town of Lawrence, Brown County, daughter of the late Henry and Regina Goesen Cogenen. She was married to George Barner at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers, Aug. 28, 1929. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Mark, Cool City Ladies dartball team and the Ladies Auxiliary of Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles and Senior Citizens. Besides her husband she leaves three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Frank Nemetz, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Robert Krueger, of Ashwaubenon, Brown County; three brothers, Peter, of Two Rivers, Elmer, of Green Bay and Raymond of Seymour and seven grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon where memorial services for the family will be at 7 o'clock and for the Eagles Auxiliary at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1972
AGNES M. BARNES cemetery #60 Mrs. Agnes M. Barnes, a native of the Town of Newton, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery at Osman. Mrs. Barnes, nee Agnes M. Kelley, was born Jan. 22, 1897, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late William and Agnes White Kelley. She was married to Erwin J. Barnes Nov. 23, 1921 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. After their marriage they resided at Manitowoc until 1936 when they moved to the Town of Newton where they farmed. Mr. Barnes preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1955. She was an honorary member of St. Isidore Christian Mothers Rosary Society. Survivors include three daughters, and eight grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Rosary Society, Daughters of Isabella and friends. (No newspaper named, Oct. 28/75 handwritten on the obituary)
CALPHURNIA BARNES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889: Death of 63 yr. old Mrs. C.C. Barnes on Mon. Mrs. Barnes had come to Manitowoc with her husband in 1860 and lived here since that time. Her funeral took place yesterday morning. ******* [cause: disease of the kidneys]
ELIZABETH BARNES cemetery #44 Mrs. Elizabeth 'Betty' (James) Barnes, 60, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 13, 1994 at her residence. She was born on April 13, 1933 at St. Nazianz, WI to the late Steven and Catherine Stein Meyer. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1951. She married James K. Barnes on June 16, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clark Mills, Wisconsin. Mrs. Barnes worked as a secretary for the Manitowoc County Nurses. Later, she owned and operated the Wishing Well, located on Washington Street in Manitowoc. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc and also very active in several of the churches organizations. She was president for many years of the Association for Retarded Citizens. She was also instrumental in starting the first nursery school for the physical and mentally handicapped children. She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters; and one brother and sister in law, along with other relatives and friends. Her parents and a brother, LeRoy P. Meyer, preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8pm. Sister Pam Biehl will hold a Prayer service at 7pm lead. A special thank you for the thought and care which Betty received from the American Cancer Society, Holy Family Memorial Hospice, the Sacred Heart Parish and her friends. (edited for living people) Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 1994
JANET BARNES cemetery #44 The services over the body of Mrs. C. L. Barnes were conducted by Rev. Gray. The pallbearers were Dr. Banzhaf, Archie Nash, A. Hanson, A.J. Endries, J. Hall and W. Torrison. The funeral cortege was quite large and was made up largely of the lady friends of the deceased. Interment took place at Evergreen. The Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 2, 1901, p. 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901: Death in Baraboo on Fri. from typhus of Mrs. Charles Barnes, daughter of the late local resident Joseph Rankin. She is survived by her mother, who lives here, her husband and 2 children. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery. ********** [cause: typhoid fever]
JOHN BARNES cemetery #60 JUDGE JOHN BARNES. (son of the John Barnes buried in cem. #60) Deep and accurate knowledge of law and practice, native shrewdnes and ability, and unswerving integrity have made Judge John Barnes, of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, an excellent lawyer and an admirable judge; high personal character, firm religious convictions, a kind heart and a strong sense of duty, have made him a valuable citizen. A most conscientious public servant, his life guarded by high purpose and sincerity, his dignity and well-balanced legal mind commend him to all who have anything to do with the court, and his sound reasoning and impartial decisions place him in a foremost position among those who have won eminence on the Wisconsin bench. Judge Barnes is a native son of Wisconsin, having been born in Manitowoc county, July 26, 1859, and is a son of John and Mary (Butler) Barnes. John Barnes, the father, was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland, in 1814, and was there married to Mary Butler, born in the same locality in 1822. Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where they arrived after a journey of seven weeks on a sailing vessel, and later they made removal to Lockport, New York, from whence they came in 1858 to Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. Here Mr. Barnes engaged in agricultural pursuits, which occupied the rest of his life, his death occurring in 1881, when he was sixty-seven years of age. His wife passed away in 1880, at the age of fifty-eight years. The boyhood of Judge John Barnes was passed on his father's farm, and his early education was secured in the district schools of Manitowoc county, following which he attended the Manitowoc High school and the Oshkosh Normal school. He then took up the study of law in the University of Wisconsin, where he was graduated in 1883, and commenced practice in Manitowoc, but in 1885 went to Rhinelander and there carried on a general practice and served as a member of the school board for several years. After serving as municipal judge of Oneida county for four years, Judge Barnes was appointed a member of the State Railroad Commission, but resigned therefrom in August, 1907, and in the following year was elected to the Supreme Bench of the State. He is now serving his second term as a member of that august body. Judge Barnes' mind is of the judicial order, and he would in almost any community have been sought for to occupy a place upon the bench. The high esteem in which he is held as a jurist amoug the entire profession is the result of a combination of legal ability culture, and incorruptible integrity, with the dignified presence, absolute courage and graceful urbanity which characterize all of his official acts. His political support has always been given to the cause of Democracy. He is a member of the county and state bar associations, and fraternally he is interested in the work of Rhinelander Lodge, B.P.0.E., and Antigo Council, Knights of Columbus. On July 26, 1887, Judge Barnes was married to Miss Julia A, Koelzer, who was born in Rochester, New York, daughter of Peter J. and Sarah (Doyle) Koelzer, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ireland, and both surviving. They came to Wisconsin in 1864, settling in Manitowoc county, later going to Antigo, Langlade county, where Mr. Koelzer was engaged in a general merchandise business, and finally removing to Rhinelander, Oneida county, where they live retired. Of their five children, Mrs. Barnes was the fourth in order of birth. Judge and Mrs. Barnes have had four children: Dorothy M., Beatrice F., Fayne J. and John Jr. The pleasant family residence is located at No. 104 Langdon street. "Wisconsin: Its Story and Biography, 1848-1913", Volume 5 by Ellis Baker Usher, 1914, Pages 1237-1239 ********* JOHN BARNES. On the 27th day of May, 1919, Mr. Patrick H. Martin of Green Bay addressed the court as follows: May it please the Court: - The undersigned committees of the State Bar Association and of the Milwaukee Bar present this memorial to Judge Barnes: Memorial of the State Bar Association and the Milwaukee Bar Association. It is fitting that the bench and bar turn momentarily aside to pay tribute to him departed, who but yesterday toiled as one of us. John Barnes, loved and esteemed by all who ever sensed the touch of his genial nature and knew the integrity of his life, was on January 1, 1919, while seemingly in the full vigor of manhood, suddenly called to his eternal home. We grieve the loss, while conscious of the judgment that rests on all men. Dismal, indeed, would be the pictures and recollections of memory were it not that faith points to a new birth. His parents, John Barnes and Mary (Butler) Barnes, were born in Kilkenny county, Ireland. Soon after their marriage they migrated to Montreal, Canada, and still later removed to and settled on a farm in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where he was born July 26, 1859. He was richly endowed by his sturdy Irish ancestry with health - a sound mind in a sound body was his fortunate inheritance. The environment and necessities of his early life stimulated to industry. Patient industry and perseverance fruited in the achievements incident to youthful effort. Soon the rugged struggle waked a consciousness of a power within, of a talent, courage, and fiber to grapple with the larger problems of life. The intellectual early appealed to him. Some voice within indicated the way and aroused ambition. Each ambition realized was a stimulus to greater effort. A career that spans the way from the humble beginnings of the farm to the Supreme Bench of Wisconsin spells much of industry, toil, self-denial, and perseverance, qualities that condition the successful lawyer. He attended the country school of his native town and graduated in 1876 from the Manitowoc high school. During the succeeding six years he taught school and attended the normal school at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin in 1883 and graduated therefrom in 1885. With the large capacity for work, earnest application, and perseverance that marked his subsequent career, he finished his preparatory work with the promise of success that rewarded his later efforts. He engaged for a short time in the practice of law at Manitowoc. In May, 1886, he removed to Rhinelander and there in a modest way began his professional career, a career of service to his native state and to his fellow man which was to be characterized by ability, integrity, and a fine sense of honor. He sensed and lived true to the high ideals of the profession, and soon enjoyed the reward of his sterling qualities in a large clientele. The character of his work at the bar, his capacity for clearness of thought and conciseness of expression, and the courage with which he relied upon a position deliberately chosen, are shown by this comment made by the United States circuit court of appeals for this circuit upon his presentation of a case to that tribunal in the earlier years of his practice as counsel for the plaintiff in error: "We cannot close this opinion without a word of commendation to counsel upon both sides for the admirable manner in which the bill of exceptions presented to our consideration has been prepared. The record of a trial continuing during four weeks is condensed, and the exceptions fully presented, in sixteen printed pages of this record. The paper is a model that the bar should copy after." 83 Fed. 123. Business opportunities opened to him, and in business, as in law, he was eminently successful. He had a keen instinct for business and a marked capacity for the conduct of large affairs. He was identified, both financially and as an executive, with a number of industrial and other enterprises and mastered the details of every concern with which he was connected and contributed his personal efforts to its growth and development. While he did not seek office he shirked no public duty. The responsi- bilities and privileges of citizenship were to him sacred. He served where service was required, and reckoned not the cost either in vital force or monetary loss. In his early years at Rhinelander he served a term as judge of the municipal court. He served also as president of the school board and was at all times actively identified in the cause of education in his city. In 1906 he was appointed by Governor La Follette as a member of the newly created Railroad Commission of Wisconsin, and at its first meeting was elected its chairman. This appointment of a Democrat by a Republican was at the time recognized as one made by reason of pre- eminent ability, wholly uninfluenced by any political or factional considerations. It was well known that he accepted the position at great personal sacrifice. The work of this commission, difficult and largely experimental, was rendered doubly burdensome by the agitated state of the public mind at the time. It required constructive ability, wisdom, and courage of a high order to establish the commission in the confidence of the people, thereby to make it a valuable administrative force in the life of the state. John Barnes's known integrity of purpose, independence of judgment, and keen pursuit of the right and just solution of the problems presented to the body contributed largely to the high rank it soon attained throughout the states of the Union. Mr. B. H. Meyer, who served with him, says: "I learned to know him as a man of great native ability, deliberative in all his work, wise under all circumstances, and unusually sound in his judgment. He was one of those men who are instinctively right. He was born to be on the right side of things." After two and one-half years of service, hoping to gain a little respite from the very arduous labors entailed, he resigned his position, enjoying then and to the end the utmost confidence, good will, and esteem of the people of this state. Now, released from the burdens of public service, he enjoyed again, but for a short time, freedom and the pleasures of the practice of his profession among the friends and acquaintances that earlier association and kindred interests had endeared to him. Soon, however, he was again called into the public service. On the death of Chief Justice Cassoday, John Barnes's name came prominently before the people as a worthy successor. His election to fill the unexpired term of the beloved Chief Justice, and his re-election in the spring of 1909 for a full term, evinced the esteem and confidence of the people in measure that was fully merited. He brought to the discharge of the exacting duties of this position a mind well informed of the law, sound of judgment, clear of vision, and a passion for justice. His work on the bench was of a high order and marked his possession of superior judicial attainments. He listened well and patiently to the arguments of counsel, and, possessed of the power of keen analysis, close observation, and a subtle sense of humor, he revealed himself in his opinions. We shall not anticipate what the court may record of his judicial labors, yet we shall not let pass the opportunity to say, in behalf of the bar, that Judge Barnes ranked among the ablest of Wisconsin's able judges. In 1916 he resigned as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to accept the position of chief counsel for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee, which position he held till death concluded, at the zenith of his life's work, a most useful and honorable career. The request to become so identified with the largest financial institution in the state of Wisconsin and one of the leading financial institutions of the United States is in itself a high tribute to his reputation for ability and an indication of the utmost confidence in his integrity. We turn, however, from the man of public affairs to the individual indulging the freedom of social converse, the sunshine of companion- ship unfettered by the formalities due to public station, for the truly lovable nature that so endeared John Barnes to his many friends. He was gentle, unassuming, kind, and democratic; he had a fine sense of humor and indulged it with pleasure to the delight of his companions. His nature was cordial, open, generous, yet marked by that quiet dignity and poise characteristic of big men. In religion he was a Catholic, and he ever held and cherished the faith sublime that illumes where reason cannot penetrate. In private no less than in public life, sterling integrity and keen sense of honor marked his daily routine. He could and did resent a wrong, and the fire of resentment glowed as he sensed the injustice. All in all, John Barnes was a type rarely found. In 1887 he was married to Miss Julia Koelzer. The friendship of childhood had ripened into love - love that founded and sanctified a happy home. He loved the life of the home and his family. He was an ideal husband and father. He left surviving, his wife, his daughters Beatrice, Fayne, and Mrs. Dorothy McGuire, and one son, John Barnes, who at the time of his father's death was with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. In the bereavement of wife and children, in the sundering of cherished friendships, in the severing of the ties that bind to earthly things, we can but bow to the inscrutable ways of God, consoled by faith and the promise of eternal life. Hope, confirmed by faith, is the precious heritage that solves the mystery of death; then, "Weep not, she says, at Nature's transient pain, Congenial spirits part to meet again ! Inspiring thought of rapture yet to be, The tears of Love were helpless but for thee ! If in that frame no deathless spirit dwell, If Faith unite the faithful but to part, Why is their memory sacred to the heart?" P. H. MARTIN, L. J. NASH, C. B. BIRD, E. D. MlNAHAN, Committee Wisconsin Bar Association. W. D. VAN DYKE, J. G. HARDGROVE, NATHAN GLICKSMAN, Committee Milwaukee Bar Association. "Cases determined In The Supreme Court of Wisconsin April 2-June 25, 1919" by Frederick W. Arthur, Reporter Page viii
JOHN A. BARNES cemetery #38 Graveside services for John Andrew Barnes, day old son of Gary and Jane Pfefferkorn Barnes of Rt. 1, Valders, who died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Cemetery, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
JOHN W. BARNES cemetery #44 JOHN WAITE BARNES IS DEAD Another of Manitowoc’s Pioneers Summoned to Rest John Waite Barnes, one of Manitowoc’s pioneers, died Sunday morning of heart failure, his illness covering a period of but two days. Mr. Barnes was a native of Erie County, Pennsylvania, born 61 years ago. At the age of seven years he removed with his parents to Naperville, Ill., where he was employed at the printer’s trade for three years. He attended school at Waukesha, this state, coming to Manitowoc in 1862. After serving for one year in the commissary department with the United States army in and about St. Louis and Cincinnati he returned to this city and engaged in the mercantile business, continuing until 1894 when, on account of failing health, he retired from active life. Mr. Barnes was married November 4, 1864 to Miss Josephine Norris. Mrs. Barnes died May 15, 1885. Six children survive Mr. Barnes, Josie S., Bessie H., Lottie, John W. and Mrs. G. W. Patchen, of this city and Bert Barnes of New York City, N.Y. One sister, Mrs. Blank, of Granger, Ill., and one brother, James Barnes of Strawberry Point, Ia., also survive. Mr. Barnes was a man of quiet demeanor but of strong convictions and always earnest in the cause of right and justice. The funeral will be held from the late residence, corner of Eighth and St. Claire streets, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and will be private. Rev. S.R.S. Gray, officiating. Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 22, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: Following a short illness, John W. Barnes died Sun. morning of a heart condition. The deceased, who was 61, came to Manitowoc in 1862 but shortly left our city to take over a position in the "Commissariat" of the Federal Army. He later returned here and operated a retail store until 1894 when illness prompted his return to private life. He leaves 6 children, his wife having predeceased him in 1885. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ********** [cause: angina pectoria]
KATHERINE BARNES cemetery #60 Katherine Barnes, 87, a former Osman resident who resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Barnes was born Nov. 22, 1883, in the Town of Liberty. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mellie Fitzgerald, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1971
NORA BARNES cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1893: Death of the 37 yr. old wife of Edward Barnes of childbed fever last Fri. in Town Liberty. She is survived by her husband and 9 minor children. She was buried Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Town Meeme.
WALTER BARNES (d. 1960) cemetery #44 Walter W. Barnes, 70, of 1035A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, veteran railroad employe, died Saturday morning at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Barnes was born July 1, 1889, at Porter, Ind., son of the late Warren and Rose Warren Barnes. He married Helen Haskins at Menominee, Mich., May 31, 1916, and the couple resided 23 years at Green Bay, coming to Manitowoc 22 years ago. Mrs. Barnes died Jan. 22, 1951. Before retirement six years ago, Mr. Barnes served 35 years with Chicago and North Western Railroad, the last service being as an engineer. He was a life member of the Brotherood of Locomotive, Firemen and Engineers. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Wilbert Strauss of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Raymond Kummer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Godon Anholt of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Rudolph of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Mrs. Richard Melanson of Worth, Ill.; five sons, Warren, Donald and James of Manitowoc, Walter Jr., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Robert with the United States Air Force at Lincoln Air Force Base, Lincoln, Neb., a brother, Winifred of Three Rivers, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Jeannie Fischer of Terre Haute, Ind., and 27 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1960 P. 14 ******** [d. 03-26-1960/age 70 yrs.]
DIETRICH BARNSTEIN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1887: Death of Diedrich Barnstein on Mon., 21 Nov. The elderly citizen was 77 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days old, and he came to Manitowoc in 1848, married in 1850 and leaves his widow and one son. Burial took place yesterday at 2pm.
FRED W. BARNSTEIN cemetery 344 Dr. Fred W. Barnstein, 87, of 1014A S. 12th St., died Saturday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dr. Barnstein was born July 16, 1883, at Sheboygan, son of the late Dr. J.E. and Minnie Beste Barnstein. He came to Manitowoc as a young child and attended schools here. He later attended Marquette College in Milwaukee where he studied pharmacy and became a registered pharmacist in July of 1912. He maintained his license until June of 1967. He married Adela Clusen in 1914 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1946. He then married Ethel Towsley Parker. He studied optometry and became a licensed optometrist in March of 1916. He operated Barnstein Drug Store at Manitowoc until 1940 when he then devoted all his time to practicing optometry. Dr. Barnstein was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, served as deacon, treasurer and superintendant of Sunday School for many years and was a member of the Men's Brotherhood of the church. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club serving as president in 1955. He was past chancellor of the Manitowoc Lodge No. 86, Knights of Pythias, and was appointed deputy grand chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Wisconsin, in November of 1970. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Beck, Mrs. Herbert (Kathryn) Pleuss and Mrs. Kenneth (Winifred) Beck, all of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Zenk of Eureka, S.D., and Mrs. Arthur Achtemeier of Fort Recovery, Ohio, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of srvice. Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1971 ******** [d. 05-01-1971/age 87 yrs.] (Frederick/b. 16 July 1883/d. Apr. 1971/SSDI)
LISETTE BARNSTEIN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1891: Death on Sun. morning of Mrs. Elise Barnstein, mother of our well-known pharmacist J.E. Barnstein. The deceased, who died of the weakness of old age, reached the age of 79 yrs. 9 mos. She had come to America many years ago and lived with her family both in Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties. During the last years she lived with the family of her only son mentioned above. Her funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery. ********** [bur. 11-11-1891/age 79 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
WILLIAM BAROUN cemetery #55 William (Butch) Baroun, 54, owner and operator of a tavern and grocery store at Taus, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted Saturday. Funeral services will be at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove, the Rev. Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Baroun was born Feb. 18, 1914, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Emma Konetczka Baroun. He attended St. Patrick Parochial School, Maple Grove, and married Monica Schambureck, June 21, 1938, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple operated the Baroun home farm until 1959, purchasing the tavern and grocery store at Taus. He operated a milk route for White House Milk Co. for many years and was a former clerk of Grassy Knoll School and a past director of the Menchalville Fire Dept. He was a member of Kellnersville Fish and Game Club, Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and the Holy Name Society, of St. Patrick Church, Maple Grove. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four brothers, Bernard and Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato, Frank, of Manitowoc and Harry, of Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Fischer, of Brillion and Mrs. Peter Adamski, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Two sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited by Father Pimeskern at 8 p.m. and by the Holy Name Society at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1968 Page 29