[ BEJ ]   OBITUARIES

MARY BEJSAR   cemetery #44

Mrs. Mary Bejsar, 95, formerly of 2718 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Friday at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bejsar, nee Mary Woerfel, was born Nov. 7, 1877 in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Woerfel. She was married to George 
Chandler. He preceded her in death. She then was married to Peter Bejsar. 
He also preceded her in death. She was a former member of the St. Ann's 
Society of St. Boniface Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Martha) Schmeichel of Manitowoc; 
a grandson, John C. Schmeichel of Milwaukee; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 14, 1973
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[d. 04-13-1973/age 95 yrs./bur. on Art Schmeichel lot]
(b. Nov. 7, 1877/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)


JOZEF BEKIER   cemetery #43a

SENSATIONAL RUMORS CONCERNING DEATH OF LOCAL MAN STRICKEN AT 
VALDERS PROVE UNTRUE
Found unconscious in a barn on the farm near Valders where he was 
employed ten days ago, Joseph Becker, of this city died at the 
hospital here without regaining consciousness, a victim of paralysis 
and the funeral was held today, burial being at St. Mary’s Cemetery. 
Becker was found by his employer early one morning and was brought 
to the hospital here. 
Sensational reports that Becker had been run down by an automobile 
on the road out of Valders and that he had later been carried to the 
barn and left there without attention have no foundation, it being 
said by physicians that the man suffered a stroke of paralysis, and 
that a bruise on his face resulted when he suffered the attack 
probably. 
Becker is survived by a widow, from whom he is divorced and four 
children, Mrs. G. Kortensky, John and Joseph, Jr., this city and 
Mrs. W. Theis, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 19, 1918, Page 6


EMRICK BELGUM   cemetery #27

Embrick (sic) M. Belgum, 85, retired farmer, died Sunday night of a heart 
attack at his home in the village of Mishicot.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Knutson funeral 
home in Denmark, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Burial will be in the 
Jambo Creek cemetery.
Mr. Belgum came to this county from Norway when a boy. He engaged in 
farming in the town of Mishicot. He married Miss Margaret Ploeckelmann, 
who died 38 years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Reuben of Detroit, Mich., Levi, of route 3, Manitowoc; 
two daughters, Mrs. R.M. Dawley of Stevens Point, Mrs. A.H. Jaehnke, of 
Milwaukee; and four grandchildren. 
The body is at the Denmark funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, September 22, 1943 P. 2
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(From the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record: E. Belgum/
b: 27 Mar. 1858/d. 19 Sept. 1943/cause: old age/spouse: Margaret Belgum)


MAGGIE BELGUM   cemetery #27

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1907:
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 10 Sep.) News was circulated last Friday that
Mrs. E. Belgom, a local resident, had disappeared from her home during the night
and could not be found despite the efforts of her husband and neighbors. Mrs.
Belgom appears to be mentally disturbed. A few months ago she wandered away
from home but was returned by neighbors. She is the mother of 4 children of whom
the youngest is 5 years old. A brother of Mrs. Belgom, Mr. F. Ploekelmann,
lives in Menominee, Michigan, and it is possible that she was attempting to go there.
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From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907: 
The missing Mrs. Belgom of Mishicott still has not been found. A $45 reward has
been posted.
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From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 01 Oct.) Mrs. W. Belgom, who has been
missing from her home for the past three weeks, was found dead in Joseph
Beresch’s bushes on Sunday by Messrs. J. Stelzer and Engeland while they
were rabbit hunting Medical examination established that she has only been dead for
a few days, and it is surmised that she had hidden herself in the bushes the entire time
and eventually died of exhaustion. The body was taken to the Belgom residence
from where her funeral will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Norwegian
Church. 
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(From the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record: Margrete Belgum/b: 24 May(1867)/
d: Sept. 1907/age 39 yrs./spouse Engebret M. Belgum)


NELS BELGUM         Cemetery #5

A researcher donated these pictures and since most of the children moved to
California, I don't have much information on the family.


Back row from left to right:
Ingeborg, Marit (Marie), Mons, girl (?).
Front row from left to right:
Christine, Father Nils, Mother Kjersti, Ingrid, Torbjorn (Barney), Heinrich.


Kjersti Belgum (b. 1848 in Norway) photo taken around 1935 or 1937.


Marit (Marie) Belgum


Heinrich Belgum/b. 1884 (became a doctor in California)


Torbjorn (Barney) Belgum (became a teacher in California)

Info on Christine: (b. 10 Aug. 1887, Valders, Manitowoc co./d. 29 Dec. 1971,
buried Richmond, CA, age 84/married name was Christine Heimann)



JOHN BELIK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1909: 
John Belik, a resident of the 7th Ward, was found dead in his bed Thursday last
week. It is believed that his death had occurred Tuesday evening. Belik was 86
years old and leaves no family. The funeral was held at the city’s expense.


OSCAR BELINSKE   cemetery #44

Friends are tendering congratulations to Miss Rose Wilda, of the 
Schuette Bros. Co. store, and Oscar Belinski, manager of the German 
House, the engagement of the couple having been announced. A diamond 
on the finger of Miss Wilda, a gift from Mr. Belinski, revealed the 
secret. The wedding date has not been announced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January, 3, 1916 P.3


EMMA BELITZ   cemetery #14

Mrs. Emma Belitz, 97, formerly of Cleveland died Wednesday at 
Terrace Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had resided since 1962. 
Funeral services will be Friday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, the Rev. August Grollmus officiating.  Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, town of Centerville.  
Mrs. Belitz was born Oct. 16, 1868, in the Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late Friedrich and Henriette Sprenger Huhn. She 
was married in February, 1896, to William Belitz, and the couple 
resided in the Village of Cleveland, operating Belitz Hardware Co.  
When they retired from the business in 1929 they located on a farm 
in the Town of Newton.  He died in 1949 and Mrs. Belitz moved to 
Sheboygan. 
Survivors are a son, Milton of Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. Edna 
Hess of Two Rivers, Mrs. Sylvia Duessing of Sheboygan and Mrs. Herbert 
(Erla) Schachtschneider of Glenview, Ill.; a brother, August of 
California; a sister, Miss Louisa Huhn  of Chicago; seven grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.  A son, a daughter, three brothers and 
three sisters preceded her in death.     
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1965


HENRY F. BELITZ   cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1878:
Death of Col. H.F. Belitz suddenly on 31 Mar. He was 61 years old and born in
Uckermark. Served as Justice of the Peace in Kiel, was Capt. of Company K, 9th
Wisc. Infantry, and Col. of the 45th Regiment. He is survived by a large family.
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HENRY BELITZ
DEATH OF COL. HENRY BELITZ
In our obituary column will be found a notice of the death of 
Col. Henry F. Belitz, of Kiel, Manitowoc County, but so well 
known to our citizens as to almost be considered a fellow citizen. 
On the 31st of March last the Colonel was out driving and was 
suddenly attacked by a paralytic stroke and falling over the dash 
board of the wagon the wheel of the vehicle passed over his head 
and neck causing his death. Col. Belitz is one of the oldest and 
best known residents of this portion of the state and has always 
been a man of standing and influence in the community. He was born 
February 16, 1817, in Schwed, Prussia and came to Sheboygan County 
in 1851, and thence to Kiel in 1855. He served as an officer in the 
9th Wisconsin Regiment and afterwards placed in command of the 45th 
Wisconsin Regiment as its Colonel which post he filled until the 
regiment was mustered out of service. Colonel Belitz was a member of 
the bar although he did not devote much of his time to the practice 
of the law. He was also Plank Road Commissioner in the year of 1853. 
His loss will be deeply felt by the entire community and more especially 
by those who being more intimately acquainted with him had learned to 
appreciate and prize his good qualities.
Colonel Belitz was the father of Mrs. R. Schlichting and Mrs Dr. Hoyer 
of this city, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this their 
hour of affliction.
Chilton Times, 31 March 1878
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H. F. Belitz, once a very prominent citizen of this county, and a 
resident of Kiel, is dead. On Saturday last he was found upon the 
highway, having been thrown from his buggy. He was unconscious when 
found and, being removed to his residence, expired in a few moments.


HELEN CATHERINE BELITZ   cemetery #82

Pioneer Woman Dies
In the death at Manitowoc, Friday, August 19, 1910, of Mrs. Henry F. Belitz, 
widow of the late Colonel Henry F. Belitz of Kiel, there passed away one of 
the best known and most highly esteemed of the early pioneers of Manitowoc 
and Calumet counties.
Helene Catherine Belitz, nee Schlichting, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, 
March 13, 1831. Caught in the great stream of emigration that left the German 
fatherland as a result of the revolution of 1818, her family found themselves 
among the pioneer band that founded Kiel, Manitowoc county, where October 1853, 
she was married to the late Henry F. Belitz, afterward colonel of the 45th 
Wisconsin Infantry. Col. Belitz was a man and citizen high-minded and singularly 
public spirited and his wife was in the truest and widest sense his companion 
and helpmeet. The Belitz' were widely known for their wide open hospitality and 
their hearty interest in everything that made for the public welfare. Col. Belitz 
was a man of rare culture, a splendid musician and deeply interested in the drama 
and literature even in the early days of Kiel. A singing society and an amateur 
threatrical society were the result his interest awakening and fostering a love 
for the culture side of life. In all this work Mrs. Belitz enthusiastically 
seconded her husband's efforts. Never, even in the days of pioneer primitiveness 
and hard, relentless struggling, were the graces of culture and refinement ignored 
or lost sight of in their home. Like her husband, Mrs. Belitz was ever ready to 
assist those in need and minister to those who were suffering.
Nine children came to bless their union, three of whom, Lilly, Franklin and Henry, 
preceded their mother in death. Six, Mrs. J. Hoyer and Mrs. H. Lammers of Chicago, 
Mrs. G.A. Hipke and Dr. Alfred of Milwaukee, Dr. William of Cochrane, Wis., and 
Attorney Arthur of Madison besides one step-daughter, Mrs. Reinhard Schlichting, 
of Chilton survive.
Not long after the death of her husband in 1878, her health began to fail, and this 
in turn in the end brought on her mental breakdown from which she was destined never 
to rally or recover and for the past thirty years she was an inmate of the County 
hospital at Manitowoc.
Foot-sore and weary with the long, long journey, all unconscious of the great 
affliction which had befallen her - an affliction tragic almost as death itself- 
"God's finger touched her and she slept."
Mrs. Belitz was buried at Kiel on Monday, W. H. Luehr of Manitowoc, and old friend 
of the family, delivering the funeral oration. - August 27, 1910


ROBERT BELITZ   cemetery #14

Robert Belitz Of Cleveland Summoned Today At Hospital
Cleveland—Robert Belitz, 76, of Cleveland, passed away early this 
morning at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital following a short 
illness. 
The son of the late William and Mary Belitz, the deceased was born 
Sept. 25, 1869, at Kiel, and learned the tinsmith trade as a young 
man.  In 1893, after moving to Cleveland, he entered partnership 
with his brother, William, in organizing the Belitz Hardware company. 
He retired from business in 1929. Mr. Belitz was married to Miss Ida 
Wagner in December, 1902.  He was also one of the original partners 
in the Cleveland Canning Company.  
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Gottlieb (Melinda) Kunstmann, 
Mrs. Adelbert (Adeline) Bender and Mrs. Everett (Irene) Driscoll, 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Hugo (Myrtle) Nach, Green Bay, and Mrs. Ervin (Esther) 
Nenning, Chicago; two sons, Clarence of Hika and Gilbert of Cleveland; 
one brother, William, route 3, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Frerk, 
Chicago, and 16 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in 1916.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapel 
with the Rev. Carl G. Schmahl of Town Mosel officiating. Burial will 
be made in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville township.  
Sheboygan Press, April 12, 1946


WALLACE BELITZ    cemetery #10

Sheboygan Press: "Wallace Belitz" 2 Aug 1951
Wallace Belitz, 49, passed away at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Wednesday.
He was born on May 27, 1902, in Cleveland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Belitz. 
He attended elementary school in Centerville and attended Washington High school 
in Manitowoc. On June 25, 1927, he married Miss Anita Duessing in St. Paul's 
Lutheran church, Sheboygan. 
In 1921 he took over the Standard Oil agency, Cleveland, and was in the business 
until 1929 when he took over the Belitz hardware store as sole owner.
Survivors are his wife; his mother; a brother, Milton, of Cleveland; and three 
sisters, Mrs. M. (Edna) Hess of Two Rivers, Mrs. Forrest (Sylvia) Duessing of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Herbert (Erla) Schachtschneider of Milwaukee. 
His father and a sister, Mrs. Hugo (Leora) Stoltenberg, preceded him in death.
Mr. Belitz was a member of the Hardware Implement association and served on the 
consistory of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, Cleveland, 
for three years. 
Funeral services will be held at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapel, Cleveland, at 
1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Eldon Bode will officiate and burial will be made in 
the family lot in St. John's cemetery, Hika.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from Friday noon until 11 a.m. Saturday 
and then at the church until the time of the services.
The Belitz Hardware store will be closed until after the funeral.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


WILLIAM BELITZ   cemetery #14

William Belitz, 83, of Manitowoc, route 1, died at his home early 
today after a short illness.  A native of Fond du Lac, Mr. Belitz 
was born May 18, 1866, lived for a time at Kiel, then became a 
hardware dealer at Cleveland. He also became active in banking and 
in the canning business.  For the past 20 years he had resided at 
the present home.  On Feb. 12, 1896, he was married to Emma Huhn, 
and the couple celebrated their golden wedding three years ago.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Milton B. Hess of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Forest Duessing, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Herbert Schachschneider, 
of Milwaukee; two sons, Milton, of Two Rivers and Wallace of 
Cleveland; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a sister, 
Mrs. Bertha Frerk, of Chicago.  Mr. Belitz was a member of Modern 
Woodmen. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
in Manitowoc, the Rev. A. C. Fischer, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery at Cleveland.  
Sheboygan Press, September 19, 1949


LOUIS BELLE   cemetery #43

LOUIS BELLE, DIES AT AGE 92 AT HOSPITAL
Louis Beele(sic), father of the Rev. Beele of Mishicot, who has made his 
home at the Holy Family Hospital here for a number of years, died yesterday 
at the age of 92 years. Up to within a short time ago Mr. Beele was active 
and almost daily was to be seen driving an electric automobile which he 
purchased three or four years ago and used constantly.
Mr. Beele was a native of Holland and came here to the pastorate of the 
Holy Name church at Mishicot. He is survived by three sons, Rev. Arthur 
Beele of Mishicot, Emil of Green Bay and Felix of Appleton. The funeral 
will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Boniface church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, July 6, 1921 P. 1


GERTRUDE H. BELLIN   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Gertrude Bellin, 78, of 1913 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
night at Brokaw Hospital, Normal, Ill.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Bellin, nee Gertrude Rollins, was born March 28, 1892, at Pittsville, 
Wis., a daughter of the late George and Frances Frank Rollins. The family 
moved to Two Rivers more than 60 years ago. She was married June 24, 1914, 
at Two Rivers to William Bellin. He preceded her in death in 1961. She was 
a member of the Creative Writers Club of Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lionel (Carol) Chicquette of Normal, Ill.; 
a son, Kenneth of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Waskow of Two Rivers, 
and Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman of Beloit, six grandchildren and 11 great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1971


AGNES C. BELONGER   cemetery #89B

Mrs. Oliver Belonger, 76, of 1010-21st St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Belonger, nee Agnes Harrington, was born July 2, 1897, at Two Rivers, 
a daughter of the late Joseph and Delma Longlois Harrington. She was married 
Nov. 18, 1919, to Oliver Belonger at Two Rivers. She was a member of the 
Ladies of St. Luke and the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 p.m. Friday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 12, 1973


CATHERINE H. BELONGER    cemetery #89D



Catherine H. Belonger, age 88, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Nov. 7, 2004 at Shady Lane.
Catherine was born Nov. 5, 1916 in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Frank 
and Jenny (Ebel) Waskow. Catherine graduated from Washington High School in 
Two Rivers with the class of 1934. On Sept. 10, 1942, she married Harry J. 
Belonger at St. Luke Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Harry preceded her in death 
on March 26, 1985.
Catherine was a homemaker for many years and was well known in the Two Rivers 
area as a seamstress. She was also involved in the Veterans Auxiliary, W.F.L.A. 
Bohemian Lodge and the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law; one son and daughter-
in-law; three grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law; two sisters-in-law;
one sister; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Catherine was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law: 
Larry, Paul and Kenny; and Nancy Waskow; and one brother-in-law: Milton Sloggett.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Holy 
Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be
the Rev. William O'Brien. Cremation will then take place with burial of the 
cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 6 p.m., Tuesday (TODAY), 
Nov. 9, 2004, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home where a prayer service will 
be held at 4 p.m. led by the Rev. William O'Brien.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 9, 2004


ISADORE BELONGER   cemetery #89D

Funeral card

Isadore A. Belonger
Born May 24, 1900
Passed away March 14, 1976

Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


MILDRED J. BELONGER    cemetery #89D

Mildred J. Belonger, age 97, a resident of Hamilton Home 
and formerly of Two Rivers, died early Monday morning, 
June 26, 2006, at Hamilton Home.
Mildred was born July 28, 1908 in New London, daughter of 
the late William and Emma (Dressler) Otis. On May 10, 1927, 
she married Clarence Belonger at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1991. 
Before her marriage, Mildred was employed at Metal Ware Corp. 
She was a seamstress for many years. Mildred enjoyed knitting, 
crocheting and needlework. She was a member of Holy Redeemer 
Church, the Ladies of Holy Redeemer, and the Two Rivers 
Homemakers Club.
Survivors include two daughters, one son, seven grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; sisters, sister-in-law. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by a son-in-law: Bill Tomchek; three brothers: George, 
Raymond and Harold Otis; two sisters: Muriel Prickett and Dorothy 
Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29,
2006 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev.
William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the 
Fisherman Church, Two Rivers, on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the
time of service at 10:30 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two 
Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hamilton Memorial
Home for their compassionate care given to Mildred.
Herald Times Reporter. June 27, 2006


VICTOR BELONGIA   cemetery #44

Victor Belongia, 76, of 513 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Belongia was born Dec. 19, 1895, at Oconto, son of the late Oliver 
and Olive Carriveau Belongia. He married Elizabeth Novak Aug. 29, 1916, 
at Oconto. The couple resided in Oconto until 1932 when they came to 
Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death in 1965. He was employed as a 
truck driver at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1962.
Survivors include three sons, Ervin, Ralph and Everette, of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. George (Pearl) Meisner, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ray 
(Geraldine) Augustine, of Loveland, Colo.; three brothers, David, Lawrence 
and Earnest, of Lena; three sisters, Mrs. Austin Staudiford and Mrs. Walter 
Hutchinson, of Racine and Mrs. Clara Barkavitz, of Lena; 12 grandchildren 
and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1972
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[d. 02-03-1972] (19 Dec 1895/Feb 1972/SSDI)


JOSEPH BELROSE   cemetery #62

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1901: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Feb.)
Death on Wed. last week of Jos. Bellrose, an old resident of our town, 
of old age debility. He was buried Fri.


JOSEPH BELROSE   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904:
Death Fri. in Two Rivers of 65 yr. old Joseph Belrose after 
a short illness with heart trouble. The deceased was born in 
Canada but has lived in Two Rivers for many years. He leaves 
his widow but no children. The funeral was held Monday.


ANNA BELZ   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Anna Belz, 69, of 1512-21st St., Two Rivers, died at Maplecrest 
Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Belz, nee Anna Malkowski, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 8, 1890, a 
daughter of the late Peter and Antonia Skorch Malkowski. She was married 
in 1919 to Julius Belz, who died in 1952. She was a member of the Altar 
Society of Sacred Heart church.
Surviving are a brother, Peter, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14


DANIEL BEM   cemetery #44

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bem, 635 N. Ninth street, mourn the loss of 
their three months old baby boy, Arthur Daniel; who died yesterday 
having suffered an attack of bronchitis. The funeral took place 
this afternoon with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 8, 1921 P.1
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[cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on Agnes Kautsky Tank lot]
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(Donald Arthur Bem/2mo. 22days/Mar. 7, 1921 - St. John's United 
Church of Christ/note: Bem looks like Bern)


OLIVE BEM    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900:
Death Sun. of a 5-mo. old daughter of Arthur Bem here. 
The funeral was yesterday.


CHARLES BEMIS   cemetery #89A

TWO RIVERS MAN IS STRICKEN BY DEATH AT STEVENS POINT
Chas. Bemis Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure and Body is Brought 
to Old Home for Burial this Afternoon
Chas. L. Bemis, aged 38, son of Mrs. Minnie Bemis of Two Rivers, 
died suddenly at Stevens Point Sunday evening. His death was caused 
by heart failure. The body of Mr. Bemis was brought to Two Rivers 
yesterday for burial and the funeral held from the home of Anton 
Geimer. 
Mr. Bemis was born at Two Rivers where he made his home until he 
grew to manhood. For several years he held a responsible position 
in a large manufacturing plant at Kenosha, later returning to his 
home where he remained for a time. For some time past he has been 
employed by the Soo Line at Stevens Point where his brother, 
Attorney H. Bemis resides. The deceased was a popular young man in 
Stevens Point and was a member of the choir of the Congregational 
church. 
His sudden death was a shock to his relatives and many friends. A 
mother, one brother and a sister, Mrs. Geimer, survive. The funeral 
was held this afternoon. Rev. Blake of Stevens Point, who accompanied 
the remains, officiated at the services.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1917, Page 8


FRED A. BENDER   cemetery #82

Fred A. Bender, 68, of 915 Second St., Kiel, a retired Town of Meeme (Manitowoc 
County) farmer, died unexpectedly at his home Friday night.
Mr. Bender, who had been in apparent good health previously was stricken with a 
heart attack at 10:45 after he had retired.
A native of the Town of Herman, he was born Jan. 30, 1891, a son of the late 
Frederick and Odelia Koellmer Bender.
The family moved across the county line into Meeme where he was educated in 
Taylor School, later taking the agricultural short course at the University of 
Wisconsin.
He married Martha Ochs of Mosel, May 10, 1919, following which the couple farmed 
in Meeme until retiring and moving to Kiel the past January.
Mr. Bender was a past member of the Taylor School board and a past elder of St. 
Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Mosel.  Since moving to Kiel he belonged 
to the Brotherhood of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church there and the 
Kiel Kiwanis Club.
Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Orin (Dorothy) Ulness, Valders, Mrs. 
Armond (Ione) Kueter, Manitowoc, Mrs. James (Arlene) Johannes, Minneapolis, Mrs. 
Richard (Luane) Quast, Guatemala, Central America, and Miss Janice Bender, Racine, 
and 11 grandchildren.
He also leaves three brothers, Oscar and Adelbert, Sheboygan, and Louis, R. 1, 
Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. Selma Goetschel, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Edward 
Schneider, R. 1, Cleveland.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church 
in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Monday to 
11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, October 23, 1959 – P. 10
*********
Funeral services for Fred A. Bender, 68, of 915 Second St., Kiel, a retired Town 
of Meeme farmer, who died at his home Thursday evening, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.  The Rev. William Beckman, 
pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Town Mosel and the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of the Kiel church, officiated.
For the service Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, organist, accompanied soloist Kenneth W. 
Dedering, who sang “The Name of Jesus” and “Some Day He Will Make It Plain.”
Burial took place in the Kiel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edmund Bender, Roman Gosse, Clyde Mueller, Fred Pahmeier, Roy 
Schmidt and William Schoetzer.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, October 29, 1959 – P. 12


JAMES BENDER   cemetery #82

James Bender, 45, of 19820 Rockville Road, Kiel died Sunday morning at his home, 
apparently of a heart attack.
He was born Sept. 5, 1936, in the Town of Herman, the son of Martha E. Werthmann 
Bender and the late Albert Bender.  He attended Howards Grove High School.  He 
married the former Roselyn Kraemer on June 22, 1957, in Glenbeulah.  The couple 
lived in the Town of Schleswig where Mr. Bender was a self-employed construction 
worker.  He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, one son, two grandchildren; his mother 
of Howards Grove; one sister, and four brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, 1981


JOHN BENDER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 May)
Old John Bender died today at 84. His wife preceded him in death 
about a year ago. He is a pioneer settler in this area and is 
known and loved throughout the county. He began a Christmas tree 
business and annually sent a large number of trees to Chicago. 
He also had a fish business.


LOUISA BENDER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Feb.)
Mrs. John Bender has died here at age 70. She leaves her 
husband and several grown children in good circumstances. 
The funeral was held Wed. from the Lutheran Church.


MARTHA BENDER   cemetery #82

Martha E. Bender, 97, formerly of Kiel, died Thursday morning, September 24, 1992, 
at Chilton Village Nursing Home where she was a resident for the last four years.
She is the former Martha Ochs, born July 19, 1895, in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan 
County, daughter of the late William and Sophia Westermeyer Ochs.  She attended 
school in Haven and attended the Sheboygan Business College.  On May 10, 1919, 
she married Fred A. Bender.  The couple farmed in the Cleveland area until 1959, 
when they retired and moved to Kiel.  Her husband, Fred, preceded her in death on 
October 22, 1959.  She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, 
the Ladies Aid, Kiel Homemakers, Kiel Senior Citizens, and the Kiel Study Club.
Survivors include five daughters, Dorothy Ulness of Valders, Ione (Almond) Kueter 
of Manitowoc, Arlene (James) Johannes of Minneapolis, Minn., Luane Quast of Houston, 
Texas, Janice (Richard) Homberger of Edina, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; one sister, Esther (Elvin) Oswald of 
Elkhart Lake.  She was preceded in death by three brothers and one son-in-law.
No newspaper named, 1992


JOSEPH BENESCH   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 15 Oct.) 
We have to report the passing of another old fellow citizen. Joseph Benesch, 
who lived on a farm a few miles from here, died last Wednesday morning. He 
had been ill for a long time and his passing was not unexpected by his family. 
In addition to his widow he leaves 4 grown children –3 daughters and a son, 
all in good circumstances. The funeral was held Saturday from the Catholic 
Church to the local cemetery. 


MARY BENESH  (d. 1915)  cemetery #66

TWO CREEKS
Last Saturday Mrs. Jos. Benish passed away at her home in this town 
at the age of 72 years. Her remains were taken to Tisch Mills for 
burial. She is survived by a husband and five sons and three 
daughters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 28, 1915, Page 4


HELEN BENINGHAUS   cemetery #44

Mrs. Amos Beninghaus, 47, of 2126 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been removed 
earlier in the day.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. 
Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Helen Sadkowski was born at Pigeon Lake, Manitowoc County, July 3, 
1912, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fessler Sadkowski. She was married 
Nov. 28, 1928, to Amos Beninghaus and the couple resided 14 years at Two 
Rivers before coming to Manitowoc three years ago. She had been employed six 
years by Manitowoc Cotton Goods Co.
Surviving are her husband, three sons; a brother, Frank of School Hill; two 
sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Mrs. Clarence Nenning of 
Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. A brother, Joseph, died in 1921.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1960
********
[d. 01-25-1960/age 47 yrs./wife of Amos Beninghaus]


MATIE W. BENINGHAUS   cemetery #33

Mrs. Matie Beninghaus, 94, of Wabeno, Wis., died Wednesday evening at a 
nursing home at Antigo.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl Koch will officiate and burial will 
be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Beninghaus was born June 1, 1878, at Stettin, Germany, daughter of 
the late William and Marie Zenk. She was married to Alvin Beninghaus 
Sept. 26, 1898, at Menominee, Mich., and he preceded her in death July 23, 
1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elwood Torke, of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Leigh Andrews, of Two Rivers; three sons, Carl, of White Lake, Wis., Amos, 
of Two Rivers and Harold, of Milwaukee; a brother, Charles Zenk, of 
Pulcifer, Wis.; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great-
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 20, 1972


ALBERT BENISHEK   cemetery #44

Albert William Benishek, ("Al"), was welcomed into Heaven by our 
Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He passed away peace-
fully at Heritage Park Nursing Home after years of relaxing at his
lakeside home in Bradenton, Fla.
Born as the only child to Frank B. and Olga (Kasten) Benishek on 
Nov. 16, 1923, in Manitowoc, he endured the challenges of the Great 
Depression. Al, a long time resident of Manitowoc, attended Immanuel 
Lutheran School and was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 
1941. He furthered his education with a technical diploma in machine 
tool operation from Manitowoc Vocational & Technical School (now known 
as Lakeshore Technical College). Prior to military service, he worked 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding where he built submarines used in WWII. Al 
served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII at Great Lakes Naval 
Station with a specialization as a dental and X-ray technician. He 
had the distinction of training some of the first WAVES as dental 
technicians.
Upon honorable discharge from the military in 1945, as a Pharmacist 
Mate, Al owned and operated Benishek Printing early in his career. He 
married his lovely wife, Betty Lou Brunner of Chicago, in 1952. Al 
joined The Manitowoc Company in the industrial crane division where he 
was a precision machinist for more than 40 years building sophisticated 
construction cranes for worldwide distribution. He managed the transition 
from traditional manual drill press operation to the newest of 
computerized automated drill press (CNC) machines. Because of his superior 
skills, Al was selected to work on the carrier system for moving the NASA 
space shuttle to the launch pad. He also trained numerous journeymen 
apprentices during his career.
His work ethic was incredible; Al often worked tirelessly seven-days a 
week so he could provide a comfortable lifestyle for his family and 
fund college education for each of his two children. As a caring father, 
he took time teaching his son about mechanics and woodworking craftsmanship. 
This training resulted in five years of fun supervising the building of 
Soap Box Derby race cars and his son winning an ultimate championship!
Al enjoyed real estate and residential architecture, commissioning the 
design and construction of three different homes in Manitowoc. Travel was 
also fundamental as a means of experiencing the beauty and history of this 
amazing country; Al was able to travel with his family to almost every 
state in the USA before he retired in 1986.
Upon retirement, Al and his wife, Betty, relocated to Cape Coral, Fla., 
where they enjoyed poolside entertaining and boating on the saltwater 
canals. Al continued his service to our Lord at Abiding Love Lutheran 
Church in various capacities including designing a central computer 
database of congregation members. Al and Betty were instrumental in 
establishing a ministry where kids worked with puppets in theatrical 
performances sharing important messages of Christian values and God's 
Word.
Shortly after the birth of their first grandson in 1995, Al and Betty 
moved to Bradenton, Fla., where they assisted with childcare and preschool 
education for both of their grandsons. Despite the fast pace of technology 
advances, Al continued to enhance his computer skills everyday by reading 
the Manitowoc newspaper online and staying in touch with relatives, former 
neighbors, his grade school friends, Navy buddies and fellow machinists 
from The Manitowoc Company via email.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. on 
Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 4635 26th St., Bradenton, Fla. Visitation 
at the church will start at noon until time of services. 
Graveside services with full military honors and burial will take place 
at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, Wis., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 
2011.
Memorial donations to further the international charitable healthcare 
services provided by Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists, may be made to: 
Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists, c/o Dr. Philip Baldinger, 1800 Cortez 
Road West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Alternate memorial donations to enhance 
the music ministry of Hope Lutheran Church may be made to: Hope Lutheran 
Church, c/o Charles Harnish, Director of Music Ministry, 4635 26th St., 
Bradenton, FL 34207.
Covell Funeral Home of Bradenton is assisting the Benishek family; (www .
CovellFuneral.com).
Online condolences may be posted at www.ChristianMemorials.com or www.
Legacy.com.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2011


APOLONIE BENISHEK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909: 
Death in Branch yesterday from old age debility of 85-year old 
Mrs. A. Benishek, one of the oldest settlers in our county.


BARBARA BENISHEK   cemetery #45

MRS. BENISHEK DEATH SUNDAY
Widow of Only a Few Weeks Was 81 Years Old ((Photo with obit)
Mrs. Barbara Benishek, 81, widow of the late James Benishek, who died 
August 10, died Sunday at the family homestead near Branch. She had 
been in failing health ever since the passing of Mr. Benishek.
Funeral services for the deceased will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. 
from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in 
the Branch cemetery.
Born Barbara Halama in Bohemia in 1851, the deceased spent her early 
life there and came to America in 1878, locating at Branch. There she 
was married the next year to James Benishek.  Except for a ten year 
span when they resided in Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Benishek lived on the 
farm near Branch, retiring a few years ago to make their home in the 
village. On July 6 the couple observed their 54th wedding anniversary.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hall, Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. 
Louis Kukral, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Charles Brunig, Branch, Mrs. Edward 
Hessel, Francis Creek, one son, James Benishek Jr. now residing on the 
homestead where Mrs. Benishek died, two brothers, Wenzel and Frank of 
Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Voboril Sr. city. There are also a 
large number of grandchildren.
Remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 5, 1933 P.2


EMMA BENISHEK   cemetery #44

Mrs. Frank Benishek, 89, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Shlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with 
the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.  
She was born Emma Strouf April 20, 1873, in the Town of Gibson, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Musil Strouf. She was married to Frank Benishek 
Nov. 19, 1891, at Manitowoc. The couple operated a farm. Her husband died 
in 1948.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  
Among survivors are five sons, Edward of Maribel, Frank of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Charles of New Salem, N.D., Adolph of Milwaukee and Emil of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. Matt A Nemetz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Bernard Delsmann of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Dewane of Star Rt., Denmark, 
and Mrs. Rose Pfingsten of Mishicot; 22 grandchildren and 31 great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
********
[d. 01-05-1963/age 89 yrs./widow of Frank Benishek]


JENNIE BENISHEK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905:
A 15-mo. old daughter of Four Corners resident 
Frank Benisek died Sun. and was buried Tuesday.
********
[bur. 04-17-1905/age 15 mo./cause: whooping cough]


MATEJ BENISHEK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900:
Death in Branch on Wed. of 80-yr. old Mathias Benischek of old 
age debility. The funeral was held Fri. at the city cemetery.


OLGA BENISHEK   cemetery #44

Mrs. Olga E. Benishek, 77, of 854 N. 10th St., died late Monday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Benishek, nee Olga Ella Kasten, was born June 5, 1892, in Town of Gibson, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Albert and Wilhelmina Ott Kasten. She 
attended St. John Lutheran School, Gibson. She was married to Frank B. Benishek 
Oct. 5, 1918, at Manitowoc, where they made their home. Her husband preceded her 
in death in 1956.
Survivors include a son, Albert W., of Manitowoc; three brothers, Albert of 
Manitowoc, Dewey and Henry of the Town of Gibson; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Kasten, 
of Cedarburg; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Wednesday 
when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1970
********
[d. 03-02-1970/age 77 yrs./widow of Frank Benishek]
(05 Jun 1892/Mar 1970/SSDI)


VACLAV BENISHEK     cemetery #45

JAS. BENISHEK OF BRANCH IS DEAD, 81 YEARS
Funeral Services For Veteran of County Will Be Held On Saturday
James Benishek Sr., prominent Branch farmer, who in spite of his 81 years 
was active up until a brief illness a short time ago, died Wednesday at 
the home.
Mr. Benishek, widely known because of his large apiary where he worked daily 
with his many hives of bees, was born in 1852 in Tabor, Bohemia. He came to 
Manitowoc county in 1871 at the age of 19 and had lived since 1920 at Branch.
He is survived by Mrs. Benishek. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding 
anniversay July 6. Mrs. Benishek was Barbara Halama before her marriage.
Mr. Benishek, who will probably be given Odd Fellow services at the time of 
his funeral, was a member of Chickerming lodge here for almost 50 years.
He is survived by seven children and 30 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. 
Joe Hall, Rte. 2, Manitowoc; Mrs. Louis Kukral, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Charles 
Brunig, Branch, Mrs. August Mueller and Mrs. Charles Bolle, Rte. 5, Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Edward Hessel, Francis Creek; and James Benishek Jr., Branch.
A brother Frank lives at Manitowoc Rapids and there are three sisters, Mrs. 
Frank ?????chek, Manistee, Mich.; Mrs. Louis Shimek, Rte. 5, Manitowoc; and 
Mrs. Joe Simandl, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary 
in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1933 P. 2


ELIZABETH A. BENNETT   cemetery #43

Elizabeth A. Bennett, 66, of 1402 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died on 
Saturday night, May 10, 2008, at her home. 
Elizabeth was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 19, 1941, daughter of the 
late Jerome and Irma (Stevens) Nelson. She was a graduate of Lincoln 
Senior High, Manitowoc, class of 1960. On April 29, 1967, she married 
Michael A. Bennet at the former St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Michael preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1997. Elizabeth worked at 
S.S. Kresge, Manitowoc, and at St. Mary's Home in the housekeeping 
department. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and was 
a leader in the Manitowoc Hi-Hopes 4-H Club. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Elizabeth was preceded in death by a nephew: Gregory Hawthorne, uncle: 
Carl Anderson, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Homer and Ethel 
Bennett. 
Funeral services for Elizabeth will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008, 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M., 
with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 
from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home with a prayer service 
concluding the visitation on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The visitation for 
Elizabeth will continue on Thursday, May 15, at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Marshall from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting Elizabeth's family with funeral arrangements. 
Elizabeth would like to thank, "The Cancer Care Center of Manitowoc, 
Dr. (private), each and every staff member and the atmosphere of 
Reality, Hope, and Uplifting spirits. Also to the three angels sent 
by God ... (private), who sat through long hours of chemotherapy 
with me, called to check on me when I was down, and got me out of 
the house on my Good Days." 
Elizabeth's greatest passions were the children she cared for: (private). 
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 2008


JOAN BENNETT   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Joan Bennett, 40, of 1400-20th St., Two Rivers, died Monday morning at 
Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Bennet, nee Joan Dupuis, was born Feb. 6, 1931, at Two Rivers, daughter of 
Mrs. Katherine Courchaine Dupuis Lee and the late Oliver Dupuis. She attended St. 
Luke Parochial School and Washington High School, from where she graduated in 
1949. Mrs. Bennett was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for a number of years. She
married Kermit Bennett Sept. 25, 1955, at Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial service 
will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1971


CLARENCE BENNIN   cemetery #57

Clarence G. Bennin, 61, of Rt. 1, Kiel, Town of Meeme died unexpectedly 
Thursday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. 
The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the 
parish cemetery.
Mr. Bennin was born Feb. 22, 1913, at St. Nazianz, son of the late 
Benjamin and Olive Ahl Bennin. He married Mary Lagenhahn Nov. 4, 1936, 
at Holy Trinity Catholc Church, School Hill, living at Manitowoc a few 
years before moving to the present home in the Town of Meeme. He had 
been employed at Burger Boat Co. Inc., Manitowoc, and was a member of 
Holy Trinity Parish.
Survivors include his wife, four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, William Bennin, of Spring Valley, Robert Dunn, of 
Sheboygan and Bernard Dunn, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Alice 
Rugowski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Adeline Bonbinski, of Berlin and Mrs. Gilbert 
Born, of rural Cleveland and 13 grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a 
wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1974 P. 3


DALE A. BENNIN   cemetery #57

Dale A. Bennin, 31, of Manitowoc, died Friday morning.
Family funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
at Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Trinity Church Cemetery, School Hill.
Mr. Bennin was born May 13, 1943, at Manitowoc, son of Clarence and Mary 
Langenhahn Bennin. He attend Holy Trinity School and Kiel High School. He 
married Helen Van Ouwerkerk Oct. 16, 1964, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Sheboygan Falls, living at Manitowoc, where he was employed at Burger Boat Co.
Survivors include two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); his parents, 
of Kiel, four brothers, two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. August Langenhahn, of School Hill.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1974 P. 10


JEAN BENNIN   cemetery #59
 
Mrs. William Bennin, 58, of Route 1, Newton, died Monday morning at home 
following a lengthy illness.
The former Jean Burdick was born May 26, 1920, in Sheboygan, a daughter of 
Raymond and Olga Kazilek Burdick.
She graduated from Central High School in 1939.
On June 3, 1939, she was married to Mr. Bennin at St. Nazianz.
The couple lived in St. Nazianz for five years before moving to Spring Valley.
She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, and a member and past 
president of its Christian Mother's Society. She also was a member of the 
Pigeon Lake Garden Club and a former member of the Spring Valley Homemakers 
Club and former instructor for a 4-H knitting class.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A brother precede her in death.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Isidore Catholic 
Church, with the Rev. Donald Reimer, pastor, as celebrant. Brief family rites 
will precede at 9:45 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be 
in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme.


LEE D. BENNIN   cemetery #57

Sheboygan Crash Kills Kiel Youth
SHEBOYGAN-Lee Donald Bennin, 19, of Rt. 1 Kiel, died here Friday night at St. 
Nicholas Hospital after his car collided with another on Kohler Memorial Drive 
about two miles inside the Sheboygan city limits.
His death raised Sheboygan County's 1968 traffic death toll to seven and in the 
state the toll climbed to 398 compared with 319 on this date last year.
Miss Gloria Blasler, 16, of 921 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, a passenger in the Bennin 
auto is hospitalized at St. Nicholas with scalp lacerations received when she was 
thrown from the auto.
Car Overturns
The accident occurred at about 10:20 p.m. as Bennin tried to pass another automobile 
going in a westerly direction. His car climbed an embankment and overturned. The 
youth died of severe head injuries.
Bennin was born May 6, 1949, at Manitowoc, son of Clarence and Mary Langenhahn Bennin. 
He attended Holy Trinity parochial school, School Hill, and was graduated from Kiel 
High School in 1967. Presently he was employed at Burger Boat Co., Inc., Manitowoc, 
and was a member of Boilermakers Local 443.
Survivors include the parents; two sisters, five brothers (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Langenhahn, of Rt. 1, 
Kiel.
Services Tuesday
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 
at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer, SDS, 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where at 8:15 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1968 P. 1


DORTHY BENSE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: 
We recently reported that Mrs. Bense, a daughter of Mr. 
E.C. Hollenbeck here, had died in Monroe. Mrs. Hollenbeck 
brought the deceased's little daughter here, but the child 
grew ill and died Thurs. from grief over the loss of her 
mother, the grandparents believe. The funeral was Saturday.


ALVIN T. BENSON   cemetery #41

Alvin T. Benson, 74, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters and 10 grand-
children.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1970


ANNE CHRISTINE BENSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903:
Mrs. Benson, wife of policeman Gunder Benson, died unexpectedly on Tues. The
lady had been ill for several weeks, but it appeared that she was getting better and was
able to get around the house again. Tues. morning she suddenly sank into her chair, and
though a doctor was called, death arrived a few minutes later. The deceased was born in
Norway 73 yrs. ago and had come to Manitowoc with her husband in 1883. In addition
to her husband she is survived by 3 children.


HAROLD BENSON   cemetery #44

8 YEAR OLD BOY PUSHED INTO BONFIRE MAY NOT LIVE
Said to have been pushed into the fire by a companion while playing 
about a bonfire on No. Tenth street last evening, Harold Benson, 8 
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benson, was so severely burned 
that little hope is entertained he can recover, Dr. F.S. Luhman, 
who is attending the child, reporting his condition to be critical 
this afternoon. Three boys, the Benson lad the youngest, were playing 
about the bonfire when it is said one of his companions pushed the 
younger lad and he fell into the fire. The two other boys ran away 
and a short time later Simon Sladkey, who conducts a second hand 
store near the scene heard the cries of the Benson child and went 
to his assistance. He rolled the lad in sand of the river bank near 
at hand and then carried him home. Physicians were called and the 
boy was taken to the hospital. The lad’s back, chest, arms and face 
are badly burned and he is suffering greatly. His condition is 
regarded as extremely critical and he may not survive. Whether any 
action will be taken against the boy said to have been responsible 
probably depends on the outcome of the Benson lad’s injuries.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 31, 1918
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LITTLE HAROLD BENSON SUCCUMBS TO BURNS SUFFERED WHEN HE FELL INTO 
BONFIRE WHILE AT PLAY
After suffering for thirty six hours, little Harold Benson, the 7 
year old boy who was severely burned when he fell into a bonfire 
while at play on No. Tenth street, Sunday evening, died at the 
hospital at 5 o’clock this morning, death being due to the shock 
of his injuries. The lad’s chest, arms, face and back were terribly 
burned and physicians held out no hope for his recovery at the time 
he was taken to the hospital. The lad was a son of Oscar Benson, 
911 North Thirteenth street, and with companions was playing about 
a bonfire near the water tower at the time of the tragic accident.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 01, 1918
*********
[bur. 08-13-1918/cause: burns by bonfire/bur. on Charles Benson lot]


LUELLA OLENA JACKSON RASCHKE BENSON   cemetery #41

Obituary; 1986 (Don't know the newspaper but it's in the style of the 
Manitowoc Herald Times)(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Mrs. Luella Benson, 87, of Valders, died Monday evening, April 14, at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in 
Valders West Cemetery.
Mrs. Benson was born April 30, 1898, at Valders, daughter of the late 
Christian and Ella Torrison Jackson. She attended Manitowoc schools. 
She married Alvin T. Benson in 1963 at Florida. Mrs. Benson was a 
member of Faith Lutheran Church Women and the American Lutheran Church 
Women.
Survivors include a son, and daughter-in-law, four granddaughters, 
and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9:30 am 
Thursday to the hour of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, 
Valders, assisted the family with arrangements.


OLE BENSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: 
Death on Mon. of Mr. Ole Benson, a highly visible citizen 
of our city. He first saw the light of day on 12 Aug. 1837 
in Mondal, Norway, and came to America in 1874 settling in 
Chicago. About 23 yrs. ago he resettled in Manitowoc where 
he has lived ever since. The burial took place yesterday 
afternoon in the city cemetery.


MARIA BENTEL   cemetery #44

Name: Bentel, Maria
D. 8/5/1875   B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875        sex: f/w
Age at death: 36 yrs. 8 mo. 24 da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 187


JOHN BENTHIEN   cemetery #63

John Benthien, 81, a former Two Rivers resident, died Tuesday evening at 
Fair Hills Rest Home, Rosecrans, as the result of a fire.
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be 
in Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mr. Benthien was born Nov. 9, 1890, at Green Bay, son of the late John and 
Sophie Besse Benthien. At the age of 12 he and his parents came to Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, where they were engaged in farming. In 1960, he moved to Two 
Rivers, residing there for five years. He married Lora Dose March 30, 1927, 
in the Town of Mishicot. His wife preceded him in death.
Survivors include three sons, Franklin, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, John Jr., of Two 
Rivers and Fredrick, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Ellenora) Fisch, 
of Rt. 2, Hilbert; and 15 grandchildren
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1972


LAURA P. BENTHIEN   cemetery #63

Mrs. John Benthien Sr., 73, of 1026-27th St., Two Rivers, died at her home 
Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in 
Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Benthien, nee Laura Dose, was born June 8, 1896, in the Town of Mishicot, 
a daughter of the late August and Wibke Lush Dose. She was married in the Town 
of Mishicot March 30, 1927, to John Benthien, after which the couple farmed in 
the Town of Gibson. They moved to Two Rivers in retirement in 1960.
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, three sons,  a sister, Mrs. Ella 
Burmeister of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and 11 grandchildren. Two children preceded her 
in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Saturday until 12:30 p.m. Sunday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970


ERMA BENTLA/BENTLEY   cemetery #44
  
From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902:
Death Mon. of a 9-mo. old daughter of Mr. Gebhard Bentley here of pneumonia. The
funeral will be held today.

(From cem. office: Based on the age, sex, cause of death, and relative 
similarity of the last name, I would say it's a match.
The burial register has Erma Bentla, female, age 9 mo, born in Manitowoc, 
cause of death: pneumonia
Perhaps Gebhardt Bentli [SR] was her grandfather. 
Maybe Gebhardt [JR] & Emma Bently were her parents.
The lot that Gebhardt [JR] & Emma are buried on wasn't paid for until 1909,
so it would make sense that if they had a child die in 1902, they might bury 
it on the grandparent's lot which was already paid for.)


EMIL BENTLEY   cemetery #44

Consumption from which he had suffered but one year, caused the 
death Monday of Emil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt Bentley. The 
boy was 20 years of age and up to a year ago was healthy. He was 
absent from home several months traveling with a circus and upon 
his return was taken ill and continued to fail until death 
resulted. 
He was born in this city July 11, 1881 and was popular with his 
friends. Of late he had been employed as a mason. The sympathy of 
friends is extended to the family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 15, 1902, Page 1
********
The funeral of Emil Bentley will be held from the home tomorrow 
afternoon at 1 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 16, 1902, Page 2
********
From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902:
Consumption claimed the life Mon. of 20-yr. old Emil Bentley, 
a son of Gerhard Bentley here. The deceased had been born in 
Manitowoc 11 July 1881.
********
[Emil BENTLA/bur. 04-15-1902/age 20 yrs./cause: consumption]


LESTER W. BENTLEY

Lester W. Bentley, 64, of Greenwich, Conn., a native of Two Rivers, and 
an internationally know artist, died early Tuesday morning at University 
Hospitsl, Madison.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Friday or Saturday morning at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial 
will be in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bentley was born March 29, 1908, at Two Rivers, a son of the late George 
and Mary Schaaf Bentley. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and was 
graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1926. 
In 1928 he enrolled at Art Institute of Chicago where he did graduate work 
after completing his art course in 1931. He entered the U.S. Coast Guard in 
World War II, earning the rank of chief petty officer.
He married the former Constance Lolian in New York City in 1948, who survives 
with three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and a sister, Mrs. Robert 
(Vivian)Fricke of Manitowoc.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday by Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc.
The family has requested that memorials may be made to the University of 
Wisconsin Cancer Research Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 12, 1972
**********
Lester W. Bentley, 64, of Greenwich, Conn., a native of Two Rivers, 
and an internationally know artist, died early Tuesday morning at 
University Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be 
in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bentley was born March 29, 1908, at Two Rivers, a son of the late 
George and Mary Schaaf Bentley. He attended St. Luke Parochial School 
and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1926. In 
1928 he enrolled at Art Institute of Chicago where he did graduate work 
after completing his art course in 1931. He entered the U.S. Coast Guard 
in World War II, earning the rank of chief petty officer.
He married the former Constance Lolian in New York City in 1948, who 
survives with three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and a sister, 
Mrs. Robert (Vivian Fricke of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
The family has requested that memorials may be made to the University of 
Wisconsin Cancer Research Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1972
*******
TWO RIVERS BOY OF 14 PROMISING ART STUDENT
Lester Bentley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bentley of Two Rivers duplicated 
his perfomance of last year by winning three prizes with oil paintings which 
he exhibited at the Manitowoc county fair last week. A marine scene took 
first prize and two landscapes each won a second place. In all, young Bentley 
had six pictures entered. Last year he made the startling record of two first 
and two second prizes on four entries.
Lester is fourteen years old and will enter the Two Rivers High School next 
month, having graduated from the eighth grade of St. Lukes' school last June. 
It was not till about two years ago that he began to display an uncommon 
proficiency in the use of brushes and oils. This fact makes his work seem the 
more wonderful. The fact that his series last week were in competition with 
professional work shows that the lad possesses unusual talent and should be 
placed under expert teachers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, August 30, 1922 P. 4


LOUISE BENTELLE/BENTLY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891:
Death yesterday morning of the 2 yr. old child of drayman H. Bentle 
of Manitowoc. The child died of “teething” (Zahnen). Burial will take 
place Sat. morning.
*********
[Burial register has Louisa Bentelle, female, age 1.10 [1 yr, 10 mo], 
born in Manitowoc, cause of death:  bowel complaint] 


BARBARA BENZ   cemetery #22

Name: Benz, Barbara
D. 3/24/1879  B.:
Reg. D.: 5/22/1879       sex: f/w
Age at death: 40 yrs.
B.P.: Austria
D.P.: Marathon Co. Wis.
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P.A. Mutz
Spouse: George Benz
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Childbed (lying in)
Add Info.:
Pg.# 304
*********
(Barbara nee Valenta (1839-March 24, 1879 –wife of George Benz 
born Austria –died in Marathon County –died in childbirth)


FRIDOLIN BENZINGER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Sep. 1902 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Sep.)
Mr. F. Benzinger died Wed. and was carried to his last rest on Fri. 
The 83-yr. old veteran of the Civil War was buried with military 
honors by the Two Rivers G.A.R. Post and its local members. 


JOHN BENZINGER   cemetery #63

John Benzinger, 69, of 506 Washington St., Mishicot, died early Sunday 
evening at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic church, 
Mishicot, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Benzinger was born April 7, 1904, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the 
late John and Frances Hess Benzinger. He married Caroline Buenzow Oct. 12, 
1925, at Two Rivers and farmed most of his life at Mishicot. A member of the 
Mishicot Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross Holy Name Society, he was also a 
salesman for Catholic Knights Insurance, Mishicot Town Mutual and Eastwin Town 
Mutual.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, seven daughters, a brother, Arthur, 
of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Lawrence, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frances 
Schwartz, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Leo Deja, of Two Rivers; 36 grandchildren and 
a great-grandchild. (Survivors edited for living people)
Friends may call from 5 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening at the funeral 
chapels. Memorial Service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 18, 1973
**********
John Benzinger, 69, of 506 Washington St., Mishicot, died Sunday night 
at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday morning at Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, Mishicot.
The complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday's issue of the 
Herald-Times-Reporter. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is in 
charge.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


KATHERINE BENZINGER   cemetery #63

Mrs. Hugo Benzinger, 84, of the Village of Mishicot died early Thursday 
morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home 
and at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
Mrs. Benzinger, nee Katherine Leiterman, was born Dec. 24, 1887, at 
Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Leiterman. She 
was married to Hugo Benzinger in 1903 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver 
Lake. Her husband preceded her in death June 24, 1960. She was a member of 
Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church.
Survivors include two sons, Walter, of Palo Verdes, Calif., and Raymond, of 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Loretta) Hansen, of Green Bay, Mrs. 
James (Frieda) Brugnone, of Gardena, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Long, of Torrance, 
Calif.; a brother, Frank Leiterman, and a sister, Mrs. William (Caroline) 
Sprang, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a memorial 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972


MICHAEL BENZINGER   cemetery #22

Name: Benzinger, Michael
D. 12/16/1865   B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869       sex: m
Age at death:
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 34
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(Michael (1800-Dec. 16, 1865)


OSCAR BENZINGER   cemetery #63

Oscar Benzinger, 73, retired Town of Mishicot farmer who had been residing since 
March of 1969 at Manor House, Manitowoc, died Saturday night at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church there, the Rev. Oscar L. Benzinger, 
of Milwaukee, a son, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Benzinger was born in the Town of Mishicot Oct. 22, 1896, a son of the late 
John and Frances Hess Benzinger. He married the former Helen Sturm at Holy Cross 
church June 6, 1921. He had been engaged in farming on the homestead farm until 
1962 when the couple moved to the village of Mishicot. He had been a member of the 
board of the Saxonburg District Grade School and for 11 years was treasurer of the 
former Saxonburg Cheese Factory. Also, he had served as president of the West Shore 
Telephone Co. and was a member of the Holy Cross Holy Name Society.
Besides his wife, he leaves five daughters, two sons, two brothers, John of Mishicot 
and Arthur of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. William (Rose) Laurence of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Frances Schwartz of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Milton (Josephine) Peltier and Mrs. Leo 
(Ethel) Deja of Two Rivers, 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Five sisters 
and a brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services for the Holy Name 
Society and for the parish will be at 7:30 O'clock and 8 o'clock, respectively, 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970


ROBERT BENZINGER   cemetery #43

Robert J. Benzinger, 38, of 1410 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. 
John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Benzinger was born Jan. 17, 1930, at Two Rivers, son of Joseph and 
Theresa Komorsky Benzinger. He graduated from Sacred Heart Parochial 
School and was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers. 
He married Rita Barusky June 28, 1952, at Manitowoc, where they resided 
since marriage. A member of the church Holy Name society and Young Men's 
Club. Mr. Benzinger was presently employed as a paint sprayer at 
Invincible Metal Furniture Co., Manitowoc. He had been previously employed 
at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, and two daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benzinger of Two 
Rivers; two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society, 
Young Men's Club and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 7, 1968 P. 9


VERONICA BENZINGER   cemetery #63

Dies Saturday
Mrs. Feronica (sic) Benzinger, aged 96, one of the oldest residents 
of the county, and widow of Freidlin Benzinger, died Saturday night 
at the home of her son Hugo, in the town of Mishicot, with whom she 
has been making her home. Last October she observed her 95th birthday 
anniversary with a gathering at her son's  home.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 from the 
Holy Cross church at Mishicot.
The deceased was born in Austria in 1836, her maiden name being Feronica 
Hess. She was married there to Freidlin Benzinger and the later served 
in the armies in his native land. They came to America in 1871 settling 
in Manitowoc county. Her husband passed away 26 years ago.
Eleven children were born to the couple of which seven survive. They 
are Mrs. Anna Wachtel, and Mrs. Martha Eis, town of Two Rivers; Mrs. 
Theresa Graumann, Leona, Wis., Mrs. G. Popp, Milwaukee; Freidlin, Jr., 
of Cavour; Hugo of Mishicot, and John of Two Rivers.
There are 53 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and three great 
great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 13, 1932 P.9


SHIRLEE M. BENZSCHAWEL   cemetery #44

Shirlee M. Benzschawel, age 80, of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
Nov. 20, 2003, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at The
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the
Rev. Steven Olson. Cremation will take place at a later date. 
Shirlee was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roy
and Edna Bean Pratt. She attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June
7, 1952, she married George "Jiggs" Benzschawel in Iron Mountain, Mich.
He preceded her in death on April 8, 1997. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by a brother: George Pratt; two
brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and granddog, Dudley. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time
of service at 11 a.m. on Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2003, at The Pfeffer
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Shirlee was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved her trips to
Oneida sharing time with her bingo buddies. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2003

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KARLA BENZSHAWEL   cemetery #43

Karla Jeanne, 11-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Benzshawel, died 
Monday at St. Luke Hospital, Aberdeen, N.D.
The Mass of the Angels was read at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Aberdeen. Private funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. 
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The infant was born Dec. 15 at Aberdeen.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1960 P. 7