[ 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
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
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)
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.
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
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 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 W. BARNES cemetery #44 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]
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.
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.
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]
PENA BARTEL BARRETT cemetery #79 Mrs. Pena Bartel Barrett, 77, of Kiel, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after being hospitalized one day. She was born on October 31, 1896 in the Town of Rockland; a daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Schley Moede. She attended district schools. On November 30, 1916, she was married to Arno Bartel at Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. After marriage the couple settled on a farm near Reedsville. In 1935, they moved to New Holstein and in 1955 to Kiel. Mr. Bartel died on September 28, 1960. She was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Company, New Holstein, for 10 years. On March 8, 1963, she was married to the Reverend Newton Barrett at Kiel. Since February 1973 she resided at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein. Mrs. Barrett was a member of the Women’s Guild and the Frauen Verein of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors are two daughters, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Darling of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Adolph Busse of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Arnold and Richard Moede, both of Reedsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Reverend Calmer Overlein, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, Forest Junction, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
JOHN BARRY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908: John Barry, an employee of the Goodrich Transit Co., died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital. Barry had undergone an operation recently but had resumed his work on the steamship "Georgia". His condition got worse so that when the steamer reached here Sunday he was taken back to the hospital where he soon died. Barry is survived by his parents and 2 sisters. The funeral was held yesterday morning.
ALAN J. BARTA cemetery #66 Alan J. Barta, age 68, of Two Creeks Road, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 19, 1998. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 23, 1998, at 7:15 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Rev. Gerald B. Kempen, 0. Praem, will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. Alan was born March 29, 1929, in Two Creeks, son of the late Calvin and Leilah (Havlinek) Barta. He was a life-long area resident. Alan was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the Class of 1946. He married the former Grace Retzlaff on November 10, 1951, in Vesper, Wis. Mr. Barta operated their homestead farm in Two Creeks until his retirement in 1990, and remained active with his son, on the farm. He also worked at the Two Creeks Garage for many years. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Holy Name Society of the church, and served as Director of the men's choir of the church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4807. Alan played for many polka bands, including the Two Creeks Farm Hands, The Jerry Volker Polka Band, and currently was playing with the Lee Rollin Polka Band. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters and one son-in-law, two sons and daughters-in-law, 11 grandchildren, one brother, two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Monday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m. at the church. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with arrangements. A Memorial Fund has been established in Alan's name for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Bell Fund. A.J. had a strong love for the homestead farm combined with his passion for music, whether it be playing in polka bands or singing and directing the men's choir. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A.J., we'll miss you. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1998
DALE R. BARTA cemetery #16 Dale R. Barta, 63, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 1991, at a local hospital. He was born October 7, 1927, in Niagara, Wis., to Sylvia (Jacobsky) Barta Siehr and the late Joseph Barta. Dale served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945 until his discharge in 1947. He married the former Jean Clayton June 23, 1951, in Two Rivers. Dale was employed by the FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1985. He was a charter member of both the Green Bay Northeast Lions Club and the Lazy Acres Hunting Club in Cooperstown. Dale was a member of St. Philip Parish. He is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons, three daughters and sons- in-law, seven grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister, two stepbrothers and stepsisters-in-law, one step-sister and stepbrother-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Barta; and one brother, Joseph J. Barta. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason Street, from 3 to 8 p.m. this Monday and prior to funeral Tuesday. Parish wake service 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philip's Church with the Rev. Paul DuCharme officiating. Burial in St. James cemetery, Cooperstown. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, no date
JAMES M. BARTA cemetery #16 James M. Barta, age 56, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, June 10, 1993, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1993, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial following at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. He was born June 12, 1936, in Two Rivers, son of Sylvia Jacobosky and the late Joseph Barta. He married Marjorie Tate August 8, 1986, at Manitowoc. He was employed by the City of Two Rivers for over 15 years as a plant operator in the Water Filtration Plant. Jim enjoyed golfing, woodworking and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, his mother and step-father, Sylvia and Clarence Siehr, Two Rivers; a sister, three step-sons and two step-daughters-in-law, one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, two sisters-in-law, five grand-daughters; one step-grandson; one step-granddaughter; nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Dale Barta. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date
THERESA A. BARTA cemetery #16 Theresa A. Barta died of cancer, on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005. A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, June 17, 2005 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Theresa was born on Oct. 25, 1926 in Two Rivers, the middle child of Alexander and Anna Shikowski Pliszkiewicz's five children. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating in 1943. Theresa married Joseph J. Barta at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers on Oct. 26, 1946. She worked as a shipping clerk at Paragon Electric for over 20 years until her retirement in 1982. Theresa's husband preceded her in death on May 8, 1986. Theresa continued to live in the Two Rivers-Manitowoc area until 2003 when she moved to Champaign, Ill. Theresa especially loved the water and often spent time at Neshotah Beach, Point Beach and Peninsula State Parks as well at Kangaroo Lake in Door County, the Atlantic coast of South Carolina and the Pacific coast of Oregon. She also enjoyed reading, eating out with friends and country music. Theresa is survived by her two daughters, and two grand- daughters. She is survived by one brother. Theresa was preceded in death by her sister: Irene Kopestsky; her brother: Paul Pliszkiewicz; and her sister: Rose Cayemberg. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2005
LINDA BARTEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Linda Bartels, the 3-yr. old daughter of 5th Ward resident Wilhelm Bartels, died on Thurs of diphtheria. The funeral took place next day at the city cemetery.
MARTHA BARTEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1890: Death on Sun. of Martha Bartel, 9 yr. old daughter of John Bartel, a resident of the 4th Ward in Manitowoc. The funeral took place yesterday.
CHRISTINA BARTELLE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1886: Mrs. R. Bartell died suddenly Mon. evening, about 11pm, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the widow Mrs. Fleischer. She succumbed to a heart attack which took her so quickly that the doctor who was called could merely confirm the death. Her burial will take place this afternoon at 2pm. (Note: She is in the Fleischer plot)
ELISABETH BARTELME cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1889: Death of Mrs. John M. Bartlemy (sic) on Sat. in Kings Bridge. The deceased left a large family.
LUCY (ST. PETER) BARTELME cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: In a Milwaukee Hospital, where she had undergone an operation recently, Mrs. Peter Bartelme of Two Rivers died on Saturday. The deceased, born Lucy St. Peter 04 April 1878 in Two Rivers, is survived by her husband. The body was transported to Two Rivers and the funeral held Tuesday from the Catholic Church.
MARGERETHA BARTELME cemetery #16 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1896: Death of Mrs. M. Bartelme of Kings Bridge, on Wed. last week, after a long and severe illness. She was born 1829 in Germany, came to America in 1851, first lived a few years in Town New Denmark, Brown County, and then moved to Town Gibson in Manitowoc County. For the past two years she cared for her quite elderly husband while living with their son-in-law Jos. Reinert, near Kings Bridge, where she died. She leaves many children and grandchildren. Burial was Sat. in the Catholic Cemetery of Cooperstown.
MICHAEL BARTELME cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1893: Death on Mon., 11 Dec., in Two Rivers, after a short illness of Michael Bartelme, one of the prominent residents of Two Rivers. He was born 30 Sept. 1855 in New Denmark, Brown Co. He is an old resident of Two Rivers where he formerly managed the Wisconsin House, but in 1892 he joined with the Gagnon Bros. in the construction of Waverly House. He was afflicted with grippe over the last year and never fully recovered. The funeral was yesterday from the Catholic Church. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Dec.) The burial of Mr. M. Bartelme was originally set for 10 a.m. on Wed., but the time was advanced to 9 a.m., so many people from out of town arrived after the ceremony. Joseph Mueller and Edward Brandeis had set out from Kewaunee at 5 a.m., only to have to turn around and go back.
MICHAEL BARTELME cemetery #16 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1905: Death Fri., after an illness of only 5 hrs., of 87-yr. old Michael Bartelme at the home of his son, Peter Bartelme, in Cooperstown. He was an old settler of our county and had a farm in Cooperstown which he turned over to his son and came to live with his daughter here, Mrs. Walter Pellett. A few days before his death, still enjoying the best of health, he had gone to Cooperstown to pay a visit to his son. He fell ill there Fri. morning and died after a few hours. In addition to a twin brother, Mr. Bartelme leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. in Cooperstown.
ELISABETH BARTELS cemetery #71 Name: Bartels, Elizabeth D. 2/21/1873 B.: 11/16/1807 Reg. D.: 7/4/1873 sex: f/w Age at death: 65 yrs. 3 mo. 5 da. B.P.: Mecklenburg Schwerin D.P.: Newton Cem: St. Paul's Churchyard Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner Spouse: John Bartels F.: Christian Waack M.: Hedwig Waack Cause of Death: inflammation of lungs Add Info.: Pg.# 143
WILLIAM BARTELS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: Death in a Milwaukee hospital last week of 62-year old Wilhelm Bartels, a former resident of our county. The body was brought here and the funeral was held Friday from the residence of his brother on Wolmer Street. (b. Aug. 01, 1846 at Koelpin, Germany/d. Dec. 01, 1908/St. John's United Church of Christ record)
CATHARINA BARTH cemetery #22 Name: Barth, Catharina D. 2/22/1862 B.: Reg. D.: 9/3/1869 sex: f Age at death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ombros (sic) Oshwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 7 *********** (Katharina died Feb. 22, 1862 with no age given)
ELISABETHA BARTH Cemetery #59 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) (Elisabetha (Brost) (Gruen) Barth, b.31 Mar 1801, d.09 Feb 1884 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Mathias and Maria (Barth) Brost Elisabetha Brost was m. 2x. m No. 1, 28 Jan 1823, Peter Gruen, St Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: Maria Gruen, b.23 Oct 1823, d.09 Nov 1823; Mathias Gruen, b.01 Aug 1825; Elisabetha Gruen, b.20 Dec 1827, d.18 May 1837. Husband Peter Gruen (1795) d.08 May 1831 and was b. at Freudenburg. m. No. 2, 10 Jul 1832, Michael Barth, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: All b. at Freudenburg: Michael Barth, b.03 Apr 1833; Peter Barth, b.28 Nov 1834; Katharina Barth, b.05 Mar 1837; Johann Barth, b.26 Apr 1842, d.16 Jan 1848. This family emigrated to USA arriving in NY 10 Jun 1856. It is believed that all grave stones have been lost over time and that Michael Barth is buried next to his wife Elisabetha. Data for Michael Barth follows: Michael Barth, b.17 Feb 1802, d.----? b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) son of Matthias and Maria (Jaeger) Barth)
JACOB BARTH cemetery #22 Name: Barth, Jacob D. 7/11/1868 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex. m Age at death: 2 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Meeme Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 53 ************** son of Michael Barth and Katharine Schad [Michael and Katharine married May 7, 1863 at St. Gregory] –born Town of Meeme)
JOHN BARTH cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1899: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 07 Jan.) Also, John Barth, one of the eminent citizens of Manitowoc County, died yesterday. He had met with Henry Stoll, slipped and fell on the ice outside Stoll's door, breaking his neck. He died shortly after without gaining consciousness He was 72-yrs. old and for 28 years was chairman of this town and once represented this district in the State Assembly. John Barth's wife preceded him in death two years ago and he leaves 3 sons and 3 daughters. The eldest son has belonged to the regular army for many years and will make every effort to attend his father's funeral. That funeral will take place Tues. at 2 p.m. at the Rockville Cemetery. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899: (Additional space is devoted to the death of John Barth, quoting from the obituary in "Kiel National Zeitung ". It indicates that Dr. Schaper was notified by telephone of the accidental slip and fall and went quickly to the location, but Barth had died in the interim. Examination found he had succumbed from a wound to the back of his head resulting in a broken neck.)
KATHARINE BARTH cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897: Death in Kiel yesterday morning of 71 yr. old Mrs. John Barth, one of the first female settlers in Town Schleswig, of inflammation of the lower abdomen. She and her husband had suffered the privations of the pioneer life in the woods near Schleswig. She is survived by her husband and 5 children. The eldest son has lived far away for the past 15 years.
REV. LUDWIG BARTH cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 30 Apr.) Sad news reached here Friday that Rev. Louis Barth has died in a sanitarium in Dearborn, Michigan, where he has been ill for several weeks. Father Barth came here at age 19 with his mother and sisters from their former home of Louisville, Kentucky. Shortly after, he began his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained a priest on 27 June 1880 and spent about 20 years as Rector of St. Laurentius in Milwaukee… His body was shipped from Michigan to the St. Laurentius church in Milwaukee and yesterday was brought here to St. Nazianz. The large funeral procession was held today, Tuesday, with the Archbishop and 24 priests participating. The deceased reached the age of 54 and is survived by his sorrowing mother and 2 sisters –Mrs. J.C. Kustermann from here, and Mrs. Dr. L. Jermain of Milwaukee. ************* Single –son of Frederick Barth and Theresa Dietmeier –born Louisville, Kentucky –died Milwaukee, Wisconsin –"From Louisville, Kentucky, Father Louis Barth came to St. Nazianz at the end of 1872. After preliminary training there, he attended St. Francis Seminary, and was ordained on June 27, 1880. His first Mass was in St. Gregory's on July 4. After pastorates at Pine Bluff, Kieler, Waterloo, and Lancaster, he founded the St. Lawrence congregation in Milwaukee and built all the parish facilities in 1888." –from the Centennial Book, p. 64 – no county death record
MICHAEL BARTH cemetery #22 Name: Barth, Michael D. 9/14/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: m Age at death: 5 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem: St. Nazianz, Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 32 **************** (baby –Feb. 28, 1865-Sept. 14, 1865 –son of Michael Barth and Katharine Schad [Michael and Katharine married May 7, 1863 at St. Gregory] –born Town of Liberty)
ROBERT BARTH cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1890: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 26 Nov.) Funeral on Sun., 22 Nov., for 21 yr. old Robert Barth who was the youngest son of the county-wide known citizen John Barth. There were over 100 vehicles in the funeral procession to the Rockville Cemetery.
EMMA T.J. BARTHEL cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1895: Death in Centerville on Fri. last week of the little daughter of Oscar Bartele, of child cholera. The little child had been born 08 Feb. of this year. The funeral took place 15 Sept. at the Saxon Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
LOUISE M. BARTHEL cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901: Death of a 4-wk. old daughter of Heinrich Barthel of Centerville on Thurs. from whooping cough. The funeral was held Sat.
CARL F. BARTHELS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 17 Apr.) Carl Bartels, son of widow Sophie Bartels, died Thurs. morning after a long confinement and was carried to his final rest Sun. afternoon in the Two Rivers Cemetery. Pastor Döhler conducted the funeral.
CHARLOT BARTHELS cemetery #70 Name: Barthels, Charlot D. 3/8/1870 B.: 5/20/1805 Reg. D.: 8/14/1871 sex: f/w Age at death: 65 yrs. 9 mo. 16 da. B.P.: Mecklenburg Schwerin D.P.: Newton Cem: St. Johannes Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Newt. Spouse: Joachim Bartels F.: ----- Jarchow M.: ------ Jarchow Cause of Death: weakness of old age Add Info.: Pg.# 103 *************** (Charlotte Bartels/d. 08 Mar. 1871/bur. 10 Mar. 1871/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
LUDWIG BARTHELS cemetery #89A From the Two Rivers Chronicle Tuesday, June 23, 1914 EASTWIN NOTES Last Saturday morning Mr. Louis Barthels who has made his home here with his daughter Mrs. Bernard Wilke passed away after a few weeks illness. Deceased was born in Wellinghausen, Hanover, Germany, Jan. 22, 1931(sic). He came to this country in the year 1851 and settled at Shoto, where he lived for about two years when he was married to Miss Margaret Muller and purchased a farm in the school section where they cleared the land and not a stump or tree remains to remind one of the hardships of pioneer life. Here three daughters were born to them, Mrs. Louis Heyroth and Mrs. Henry Kiel of Mishicot and Mrs. Bernard Wilke who has always remained on the old homestead. The deceased was always known as a good neighbor and a kind and loving husband, father and grand-father and his presence will be missed by a large circle of friends as well as in the household where he was always cheerful and contented and enjoyed nothing more than to have his children, grand-children and great- grand-children gather around him. Besides his daughters he leaves 11 grand children and 5 great grand children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers with interment at the cemetery.
MARGARETHA BARTHELS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 06 Apr.) Death Monday morning of Mrs. L. Bartels(sic) at her home a few miles from here following an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband and 3 daughters: Mrs. L. Heyroth and Mrs. H. Kiel, both of whom live nearby, and Mrs. B. Wilke on the old family farm. The funeral will be Thursday from the local Catholic Church to the cemetery in Two Rivers.
ELSIE BARTS cemetery #82 Mrs. Edgar L. Barts, 59, of Route 2, Kiel, died at her home Sunday morning after a lingering illness. The former Elsie Rades, she was born February 21, 1915 in the Town of Meeme, the daughter of Herman and the late Hulda the daughter of Herman and the late Hulda Fromm Rades.(sic) She attended district school. On August 13, 1932 she was married to Mr. Barts in the Town of Meeme. The couple lived at Osman and in the Town of Herman prior to moving to their present home at Kiel 10 years ago. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, three sons, 18 grandchildren her father of Ada, a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Reverend Robert L. Johnston, pastor of Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1974)
DOROTHEA BARTSCH Cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 10 February 1879...edited) (there is no stone for this entry) Dorothea Bartsch was born in 1799 in Warsaw in Poland and baptized there, and confirmed in Schottow in Schlesien. In 1829 she married Johann Bartsch. They had two children, of whom their son B. Bartsch is still living. Her husband preceded her in death in 1859. In 1855 they emigrated to America and settled here after a short stay in Cedarburg. She died Friday evening. Her age was 80 years.
HENRIETTE BARTSCH Cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 6 September 1882...edited) Henriette Auguste Wilhelmine Bartsch born Jaeger, the wife of Ernst Bartsch, was born January 29, 1840, in Muhlendorf, Kreis Labes, Pommern. She was baptized and confirmed in Neukirchen. She came to America in 1861, and married Ernst Bartsch in January of 1862. Some time ago her health began to fail, and about three weeks ago a hemorrhage occurred, resulting in blood poisoning. With that, she grew weaker, with lung problems and a high fever, in spite of medication. At half past ten September 5, 1882, she expired. She is survived by a husband and eight children. Her age was 42 years, 7 months and 7 days.
JOHN BARYENBRUCH cemetery #70 Name: Barenbruch, John D. 7/9/1873 B.: 7/5/1842 Reg. D.: 7/3/1874 sex: m/w Age at death: 31 yrs. 4 da. B.P.: Hanover D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: St. John's Cem. Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Wagner Spouse: Mary Barenbruch F.: Henry Barenbruch M.: Meta Barenbruch Cause of Death: accidental Add Info.: farmer Pg.# 155 ******** (Johann/Baryenbruch/d. 09 July 1873/bur. 11 July 1873/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.):
META M. BARYENBRUCH cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1891: Death on Tues., 26 Mar. in Town Newton, of Mrs. Meta Barchenbruch. Her husband is Heinrich Barchenbruch. The deceased reached the age of 73 yrs. 6 mos. and had suffered from asthma for many years, so an attack of the flu shortened her life. The burial will take place this afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery near Teitgen’s Place in Newton. ******** (Meta Margan/Baryenbruch/d. 26 Mar. 1891/bur. 28 Mar. 1891/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHN BASKEN cemetery 44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1906: Death Sunday evening of 41-year old farmer John Basken, a resident near Kings Bridge, of heart disease. The deceased leaves a widow and 4 children.
MARGARET C. BATEMAN cemetery #89D Margaret C. Bateman, age 95, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Friday evening March 9, 2001 at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at Holy Redeemer Catholic, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born October 13, 1905 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Tony and Margaret Bunker Hansen. She attended schools in Two Rivers and was a graduate of Washington High School. Margaret was married to Kermit Bateman in 1926 in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death October 4, 1961. After graduation, Margaret was employed for a short time in the offices of Hamilton Industries. She was very active in the Friends of Holiday House, and also volunteered many hours at the Two Rivers Hospital and Hamilton Home. Margaret enjoyed playing organ and playing cards. She is survived by one daughter, one son, one grandson, and two great- grandchildren. She is further survived by a sister, LaVerne Brouchard, Manitowoc and two nieces. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Wesley Kuether; one brother, Richard Hansen; and a brother-in-law, Mark Brouchoud. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesday morning after 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 2001
CATHARINA BAUER cemetery #22 Name: Bauer, Catharina D. 6/15/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 sex: f/w Age at death: 1 da. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 92 ************* (baby, twin of Jacob –June 14, 1870-June 15, 1870 daughter of Anton Bauer and Anna Specht –born Town of Eaton)
JACOB BAUER cemetery #22 Name: Bauer, Jacob D. 6/15/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 sex: m/w Age at death: 1 da. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 92 *********** (baby, twin of Katharine –June 14, 1870- June 15, 1870 son of Anton Bauer and Anna Specht –born Town of Eaton)
MARIA THERESIA BAUER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1890 82 yr. old Mrs. Bauer, who lived in the residence of Peter Schreihart, went to bed Fri. evening completely healthy. On Sat. morning the other residents got no response from her, broke the door down, and found her dead in her bed. Dr. Luhmann was called and as best as could be determined, she was overcome by the coal gas in the stove. Mrs. Maria Theresia Bauer, mother-in-law of Mr. Joseph L. Mueller of Manitowoc, was born Oct. 1808. She came to Manitowoc Co. in the summer of 1847 and has lived here ever since. The burial took place Tues. morning.
CHRISTINA BAUKNECHT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Death Wed. evening last week of 40 yr. old Mrs. Bauknecht, wife of Mr. Heinrich Bauknecht, of pneumonia. She leaves 9 children and 2 stepchildren. The funeral took place Sat. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [Christine Bauknecht/bur. 12-18-1895/age 40 yrs./cause: pneumonia]
ANNA (LAURE) BAUM cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1886: Mrs. M. Baum died last Sunday in Two Rivers.
CUNIE BAUM cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 12 Oct.) A 15-year old daughter of widow Baum here has died after an illness of several weeks.
OSCAR BAUM cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Feb.) Oscar Baum died Sat. morning at age 62, leaving a widow and several children in good circumstances. He hadn't been feeling well ever since Christmas and was bedridden the last few weeks. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had received a pension. The funeral will be held Tues. from the funeral home.
JOSEPHUS BAUMAN cemetery #7 Name: Bauman, Josephus D. 1/24/1877 B.: 9/15/1867 Reg. D.: 6/19/1877 sex: m/w Age at death: B.P.: Cato D.P.: Cem: Cath. Gryd. at Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Prst. Mtwc. Rpds. Spouse: F.: Ferdinand Bauman M.: Maria Bredl Cause of Death: caught a cold Add Info.: cert. dt. 1/4/1877 Pg.# 223
BARBARA BAUMANN cemetery #39 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1906: Death Wednesday last week of Mrs. Baumann, an old and respected resident of Town Franklin, at the home of her daughter here, Mrs. A. Biberitz. She was 75 and had come to America in her youth. The body was taken to Kellnersville and the funeral held there Saturday.
EDNA BAUMANN cemetery #32 (From the Herald Times Reporter, Sunday, May 11, 2003) Edna Baumann, age 91, formerly of 1120 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Monday, May 5, 2003, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Private services were held on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William B. Plank officiated with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Edna was born Oct. 21, 1911, in the township of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adolph and Olga Zeman Soukup. She grew up and was educated in the township of Gibson. Edna married Ervin L. Baumann on Oct. 25, 1937, in Manitowoc. After 63 years of marriage, Ervin preceded her in death Dec. 2, 2000. Edna was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping in the outdoors with Ervin. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ervin; brother- in-law, Michael Baumann; sisters-in-law, Mildred Baumann, Ida Flasch, Esther Gulledge and Olive Anderson.
EDWARD BAUMANN cemetery #82 E.C. Baumann Dies Saturday End Comes Unexpectedly at Son's Home Here; Burial is Wednesday Edward C. Baumann, aged 64, well-known resident of this city passed away very suddenly as a result of a stroke at the son of his son, Lester, 719 Milwaukee street on Saturday at 11:30 o'clock p.m. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baumann, and was born in the town of Plymouth May 20, 1868. He was united in marrige to Miss Agnes Raquet of the town of Schleswig May 7, 1892. Mrs. Baumann preceded him in death September 4, 1905. Mr. Baumann owned several farms around Kiel and was a butcher by trade. He also served as janitor in the Kiel public schools for many years. He was married the second time to Mrs. Emma Meiselwitz on April 4, 1918. He is survived by his wife and three children by his first marriage: Milton of Kiel, Reuben of Port Washington, Mrs. Henry (Wanda) Zimmerman of Withee, and one stepson, Lester Meiselwitz, thirteen grandchildren, one brother Arhtur of St. Cloud, and six sisters, Mrs. Linna Obigt of Sheboygan, Mrs. Jacob Stumpf of Kiel, Mrs. Christ. Iserloth of St. Cloud, Mrs. Augusta Krembs and Mrs. Clara Messing of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Hulda Barkely of St. Louis, Missouri. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the family residence at 719 Milwaukee street at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. E.L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Reformed church officiated at the last rites. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery on the family lot. Mr. Baumann was a charter member of the Kiel Fire Department of which organization attended the funeral in a body. (No newspaper named, 1933)
ERNST P. BAUMANN cemetery #82 Death claimed Ernst P. Baumann, a well-known, resident and former business man of Kiel on Saturday morning at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Baumann had been suffering from internal cancer for about six or seven months and had finally succumbed. Deceased was born in the town of Rhine, Dec. 9, 1856, and spent his early life on the farm. He was united in marriage in 1880 to Anthonia Wernicke and the couple oved to St. Cloud and later to Kiel, being engaged in the meat retail business at both places. He had sold out his business here about seven years ago. His wife had preceded him in death four years ago. Survivors include eight sisters and two brothers, five children and four grandchildren. The sisters are: Mrs. J. C. Gessert and Mrs. Jacob Stumpf of Kiel; Mrs. August Krembs, and Mrs. Herman Messing of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Christ. Isserloth, St. Cloud; Mrs. Hulda Barkley, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Wm. Pinnow, Racine; and Mrs. Wm. Obigt, Sheboygan. The brothers are: Edw. Baumann, Kiel, and Arthur Baumann of St. Cloud. The children are: Gustave, Evansville, Ind.; Herbert, Norwood, Ill.; Helmuth, Chicago, Adolph 0., Madison, and Mrs. Oscar Griebenow, Owen, Wis. Funeral services were held at the home of the sister, Mrs. Jacob Stumpf of Kiel, Tuesday. Rev. Rech of the German Reformed church officiated and interment was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen, of which organizations he was a member, attended the last rites in a body. (no newspaper named, Jan. 1923)
ERVIN L. BAUMANN cemetery #32 (From the Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 2000) Ervin L. Baumann, age 91, a Manitowoc resident died Saturday, December 2, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard at North 14th Street. The Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Ervin was born July 23, 1909 in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Michael and Anna Steeber Baumann. He grew up and was educated in the town of Kossuth and was employed by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1975. He married Edna Soukup October 25, 1937 at Manitowoc. They celebrated 63 years together. Ervin was a member of Holy Innocents Parish, the Izaak Walton League and the Manitowoc Rifle and Pistol Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, three brothers and sisters-in-law, three sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call after 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the family.
GEORGE BAUMANN cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1893: Death a week ago last Mon., 09 Oct., of George Baumann in Centerville. He was born 02 July 1838 in Neumark, Bohemia, and reached the age of 55 yrs. 3 mos. 7 days. He lived his youth in his birth town where his father operated an inn and a butcher shop. When his father died in 1864, George took over the businesses. He married Theresia (nee Petermichel) on 17 May 1865, a marriage that produced 8 children, 4 of whom preceded their father in death. In 1868 they came to America on a journey that took 61 days to cross the ocean, and arrived in Manitowoc on 05 July of that year. The funeral took place last Thurs. in the Catholic Cemetery of Centerville Village, conducted by Father Olip. His wife survives. (The article gives a detailed account of his mercantile ventures.)
GEORGE J. BAUMANN cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 31 July 1902: Death Sat. in the local hospital of George J. Baumann after an illness of several months with consumption . He was born here 31 Oct. 1881 but moved to Centerville with his parents while still a boy. Both his parents died there several years ago. The deceased is survived by 2 sisters and a brother. The body was taken to Centerville and buried there Tues. morning.
HILTON C. BAUMANN cemetery #82 Hilton C. Baumann, Former Mayor Of Kiel, Dies At 69 KIEL —Hilton C. Baumann, 69, former Kiel mayor and alderman and a member of the Manitowoc County Board, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for a week. A retired meat market operator, Mr. Baumann served as mayor from 1951 to 1959, as alderman from 1943 to 1951 and since 1949 represented the First Ward on the Manitowoc County Board. He bought the meat market in 1928 and operated it until 1950 when he retired and turned the business over to his son, Melvin. Mr. Baumann was a member of the Kiel Fire Department for many years and served for several years as assistant chief of the department. For some 30 years he was a deputy sheriff of Manitowoc County. Native Of Kiel He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was born in Kiel Nov. 5, 1892, the son of Edward and Agnes Baumann, and was married Dec. 16, 1913, to Alvina Eichhorn of New Holstein. After operating a farm for several years, they moved to Kiel in 1928. Surviving are his wife; a son, Melvin, Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Agnes) Kieth, Washington, Ind., Mrs. Elmer (Bernice) Jens, New Holstein, Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Steinhardt, Howards Grove, and Mrs. Arthur (Ethel) Heberlien, Rockville, Wis.; his step-mother, Mrs. Emma Baumann, Kiel; a brother, Ruben, Port Washington; a sister, Mrs. Henry Zimmerman, R. 3, Chilton; a step-brother, Lester Meiselwitz, Kiel, and 19 grand-children. Funeral Friday Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with the Rev. Charles A. Koch, New Holstein, officiating in the absence of the pastor. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Thursday to 11 a. m. Friday and at the church from noon to the hour of services. A memorial in Mr. Baumann’s name has been established for St. Peter’s Church.