[ BI ] OBITUARIES
ANTON BIALKOWSKI cemetery #69 Anton Bialkowski, 82, died this morning at the family home on Newton route 1 after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Casimir's Catholic church at Nordheim, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the Leschke Funeral Home, and will lie in state after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Bialkowski was born on September 12, 1858, in Poland and moved to America 57 years ago. He married Susan Drabka 55 years ago, and Mrs. Bialkowski died three years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Mostoski of Chicago, Mrs. Theodore Bialkowski of Two Rivers and Mrs. Matt Muchowski of Newton; two sons, Ignatz Bialkowski of Manitowoc and Joseph Bialkowski of Newton; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1941 P. 12 SUZANNA BIALKOWSKI cemetery #69 Bialkowski Rites To Be Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Bialkowski, 68, who died Tuesday evening at the farm home on route 1, Newton, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 a.m., from the St. Casimir's Catholic church, Nordheim. (Photo) Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bialkowski, the former Susan Drobka, is survived by the widower, two sons and four daughters. The body is at the farm home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1937 P. 14
AUGUSTE FLORENTINE BIBINGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1895: Death on Sat., 12 Jan., of Mrs. Auguste Florentine Bibinger (nee Teitgen) in the residence of her brother, Mr. Emil Teitgen. The deceased was born 02 Dec. 1853, the sister of the late August Teitgen in Newton. She married Mr. John Bibinger in 1873, a marriage blessed with 2 children. Since then Mr. Bibinger suffered a nervous condition that required his placement in the mental facility. The deceased entered her last rest on Tuesday. ********* (From cemetery office: We double checked the marker. It does have 12/2/1854 - 1/12/1894. However, I double checked the original burial register from that time, and Mrs. John Bibinger was buried 1/12/1895. The marker saying 1894 is on the space with the burial from 1895. So, I believe the marker has the wrong year on it. The burial lists her age as 42 and that she was born in the town of Newton.) ********* [Mrs. John Bibinger/bur. 01-12-1895/age 42 yrs./cause: spinal & mental disease] (Auguste Florentine Bibinger)
CATHARINE BIBINGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1896: Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Catharina Bibinger here in Manitowoc. The deceased was born 31 Oct. 1817 in Frensheim, Bavaria, came to America in 1848, and settled in Manitowoc in 1875 where she has lived ever since. She leaves 2 grown children – Mrs. John Staudt and Mr. Jakob Bibinger. The well-attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ********* [cause: apoplexy]
JACOB BIBINGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. evening last week following a short illness, of Jacob Bibinger, a wellknown resident of our city. The deceased was born in Germany 14 June 1839 and came to America in 1848. After a long stay in the eastern part of our country he came to Manitowoc. The last 7 yrs. he has lived in Staudt's Hotel, where he died. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Staudt. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon. ********* [cause: pedema brain]
JOHN BIBINGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: Death Fri., in the mental facility in Oshkosh, of John Bibinger, formerly a prominent merchant in our city. He at one time occupied several civic offices, among which were Sheriff of Manitowoc County, and later Deputy Revenue Collector. His casket was brought here Sat. and interred in the city cemetery.
ANNA BIEBERITZ cemetery #43 INJURY LEADS TO HER DEATH Mrs. August Bieberitz Rites Will Be Wednesday Mrs. August Bieberitz, 70, died suddenly Sunday while convalescing from a broken leg sustained when she fell while getting out of a car two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface church with the Rev. Anthony Jaeckle officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Bieberitz, the former Anna Baumann, was born on April 4, 1864, at Kaltenbrun, Austria. At the age of eight years, her parents brought the family to this country and located on a farm south of Kellnersville. She was married to August Bieberitz on September 16, 1886. She was a resident of this city since her marriage. Survivors are the widower; two sons, Oscar, city, Edwin, Fargo, N.D.; three daughters, Mrs. John Geimer, Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Sternke, Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Clyde Frick, Menominee, Mich.; one brother, Anton Baumann, city; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Bieberitz was a member of the St. Anne's C.M.A and St. Theresa Aid societies of the St. Boniface church. The body was removed to the home at 1229 South Seventh street from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 10, 1935 P. 2
JOACHIM BIEBERITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan 1901: Death in Sheboygan from a stroke of Joachim Bieberitz, a one-time resident of our city, who for the last year has been living with a daughter in Sheboygan. The deceased, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 13 Aug. 1829, is survived by 9 children. The casket was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon.
MARION G. BIECHLER cemetery #89D Marion G. Biechler, age 89, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly of Two Rivers died Tuesday Morning, February 15, 2000 at the center. Private services will be held at a later date. Marion was born February 8, 1911 in Marshfield Wis, daughter of the late Harold and Clara Laschinski Clement. Marion was a graduate of North Division High School, Milwaukee. On July 6, 1936, she married John Biechler in Marshfield, Wis. He preceeded her in death in May of 1975. Mr. and Mrs. Biechler, operated Jon's Fashion Shop in Two Rivers, for over 20 years. She was a member of the Two Rivers Elks Lodge. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She is preceded in death by one sister Verna Spencer, and two brothers, Charles and Robert Clement. Christanson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Lakeshore Humane Society Herald Times Reporter, February 17,2000
HUBERT ARTHUR BIECK cemetery #84 Hubert Arthur Bieck, 57, of 732 Milwaukee street, Kiel, passed away Tuesday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital following a lingering illness. Born Sept. 29, 1892, at Plymouth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bieck, he attended school there and on Jan. 1, 1918, was married to Elva Glock of Kiel and they made their home in Kiel since. He was employed as a plumber by the Rudolph Greve Hardware Co. for 30 years. A member of the Evangelical and Reformed church of Kiel he also served as a member of the city council for a time. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Henry and Donald at home and Oscar of Milwaukee; one grandchild; a brother William of Sheboygan Falls. His parents, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel and interment will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 1 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday and from then on to the time of the services at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, August 31, 1949 - P. 16
ADELE BIEGEL cemetery #44 Name: Biegel, Adela D. 2/6/1873 B.: 4/26/1871 Reg. D.: 6/9/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: B.P.: Mtwc. City D.P.: Mtwc. City, Wis. Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel Spouse: F.: Joseph Biegel M.: Elisa Biegel Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 179
BARBARA BIEGEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1880: Death of Mrs. Barbara Bigel(sic) during the night between Tues. and Wed., at age 59. Burial will take place on Fri., 31 Dec. at 2pm. The deceased was one of the first women in this city, arriving here in 1849. She was ill for a long time and bedridden for 15 months.
ELIZABETH BIEGEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: Death on Sun. of Mrs. Joseph Biegel at the age of 57. The funeral took place Tues. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America in 1854. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 4 children. ********* [bur. 05-05-1895/age 57 yrs./cause: heart disease]
JOSEPH BIEGEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900: Death in Waupun, where he had been living with his daughter, of Joseph Biegel on Fri.He is a former resident of our city, having settled here in 1854. The 76-yr. old man died of a stroke. His body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 10-21-1900/cause: paralysis]
FLORENCE BIEL cemetery #66 Mrs. Alois Biel, 53, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Tisch Mills. Mrs. Biel, nee Florence Eucke, was born Feb. 15, 1919, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Martha Heldt Eucke. She was married Oct. 27, 1937, to Alois Biel at Two Rivers. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Stupecky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Engelbrecht and Mrs. Roland Martin, of Two Rivers; three brothers, Ralph Benthien and Thomas Eucke, of Manitowoc and Robert Eucke, of California, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1972
HEINRICH BIEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen 10 Sept. 1874: Sep. 10 Death of Heinrich Biel, about 18, by drowning yesterday about 11 a.m. He was employed by builder John Meyer on the new bridge and was Meyer's nephew. [Note: The burial register has "buried Mr. Mayer Frend a Young Man Draned," which I think means buried Mr. Meyer's friend, a young man, who drowned.]
IRMA BIEL cemetery #66 Funeral card: In Memory Of MRS IRMA BIEL Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin March 28, 1911 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin December 6, 1974 Services 1:30 P. M. Monday, December 9, 1974 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating Place of Interment National Cemetery Tisch Mills, Wisconsin
GOTTLIEB BIELING cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889: Sudden death on Sat. evening, 19 Jan., of the widely known and loved music director Gottlieb Bieling. He was felled by a stroke in the afternoon and despite immediate medical attention, he died about 6:30 p.m. Mr. Bieling was born 13 Mar. 1828 in Pattendorf, Saxony, and showed musical talent as a boy. As a young man he served in the band of the 30th Prussian Infantry Regiment for 11 years. He came to America in 1855 and soon moved to Two Rivers as a voice and music teacher, remaining there 7 yrs. He moved to Manitowoc in 1865. Mr. Bieling married twice, first to his brother's widow who had been left with several children. Following her death he married Mrs. Vollmer in Manitowoc, also a widow with children. Although he never had any children of his own, Mr. Bieling is said to have regarded his stepchildren with fatherly love. (The article goes into considerable detail concerning his profound influence on the musical life of the community, its organization and its young people. It also extols his personal attributes and the high regard in which he was held.) His funeral was held Tues. afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen by the community.
PAULINE BIELING (d. 1915) FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT HERE IS DEAD Widow of late G. Beiling Dies at Milwaukee Mrs. Pauline Bieling, widow of the late Prof. G. Bieling and former well known resident of this city, died at Milwaukee yesterday, her demise being due to the infirmities of age, Mrs. Bieling being 77 years old. The body will be brought to this city Saturday afternoon and the funeral held from the Northwestern station to Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Bieling was born in Germany June 23, 1838, and came to America in 1848 locating with her mother at Chicago, coming to Manitowoc in 1852. She was married to Nicholas Wollmer, pioneer lawyer and banker of the city who met death in the civil war while serving with the 26th Wis. Vol. infantry in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, near Atlanta, in 1864. In 1869 Mrs. Wolmer was married to Prof. G. Bieling who preceded her in death twenty years ago. Mrs. Bieling continued her residence here until ten years ago when she removed to Milwaukee and has since resided there. Two children, Mrs. John Maeller and William Wollmer, both of Milwaukee survive. One brother, Fred Heinemann of Appleton, also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 1915, Page 5 ********* Those from abroad who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. G. Bieling last Saturday, were: Dr. and Mrs. John Moeller and children, William Wollmer and Mr. and Mrs. R. Wittmann of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heineman and son Fred of Appleton and Dr. A.R. Wittmann and son Arthur of Merrill, Wis. They have since returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 3 ********* [cause: broncho pneumonia/age 76 yrs./bur. on Nicholas Wollmer lot]
PAULINE BIELING (d. 1932) cemetery #44 FUNERAL RITES AT MILWAUKEE Burial of Mrs. Bieling To Be In This City Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Bieling, 64, former Manitowoc resident, who was found dead in the bathtub in her room in a Milwaukee hotel on Monday, will take place at Milwaukee Thursday afternoon. The remains will be cremated and brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen cemetery here. The services here will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the cemetery, in charge of Rev. Blaufuss. Six sisters, Mrs. Charles Reimers, Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Symes, Detroit, Mrs. Haydrich, Manitowoc, Mrs. Martin Mickelson, Kaukauna, Mrs. George Bean, Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Brown, New York City, survive. Mrs. Beiling was returning to her home in Chicago from a Manitowoc visit and stopped off in Milwaukee for a visit, when she was stricken. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 11, 1932 P. 2 ******** [Pauline J. Bieling/bur. 5-14-1932/died at Milwaukee WI/cause: accidental drowning/ bur. on George Bean lot/cremains] (Mrs. Bieling/64yrs./d. May 9, 1932/St. - John's United Church of Christ)
ANGELINE BIELY cemetery #26 Mrs. Charles Biely St., 65, of Menchalville, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Biely, nee Angeline Leiterman, was born Dec. 20, 1906, in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schaetz Leiterman. She was married to Charles Biely July 5, 1928, at Milwaukee. The couple operated Biely's Bar at Menchalville for the past 27 yars. Mrs. Biely was a member of the Wester Fraternal Life of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 221 of Menchalville. Survivors include her husband, three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Joseph, Wilbert and Robert of Denmark, a sister, Miss Eleanor, of Manitowoc and 16 grandchildren. A daughter, Judy, five brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday and after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service on Tuesday. Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1972
CHARLES BIELY cemetery #26 Charles Biely Sr., 71, of Menchalsville, Rt. 2, Cato, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Biely was born Apr. 10, 1902, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Anna Rous Biely. He married Angeline Leiterman July 5, 1928, at Milwaukee. The couple operated Biely's Bar at Menchalsville for 27 years. Mrs. Biely preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1972. He was a member of West Fraternal Life Assn., Lodge No. 221, of Menchalsville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter, Judy, and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of srvice. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 26, 1973
HERMAN BIERHAUS cemetery #73 HERMAN BIERHAUS PASSES AWAY AT HOME AT NEWTON Herman Bierhaus, aged 79, pioneer Newton farmer, passed away at the family home at Newton yesterday afternoon, death being brought about by an ulcer from which he had suffered for some time. Funeral services will be held at the home at 11 Friday morning, and at church, the Rev. Funk officiating at 2 in the afternoon. Mr. Bierhaus was born in Germany, coming to this country at the age of 6 months, making residence in Newton where he has since lived. He was married to Miss Margaret Grossheusch at the age of 21, Mrs. Bierhaus being one of the survivors. Mr. Bierhaus has been retired for more than 20 years. Surviving are six children, all daughters, Mrs. Peter Wigand of Newton; Mrs. Conrad H?ert, of Watinena, Kas.; Mrs. Ed. Ulrich of Winside, Neb.; Mrs. Fred Puls of Hoskins, Neb. and Miss Martha Bierhaus of Milwaukee. One sister, Mrs. C. Steinhardt of this city, also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1927 P. 6
KARL H. BIERHAUS cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1902: On Tues. last week pneumonia took the life of 10-yr. old Carl Bierhaus, son of Hermann Bierhaus in Newton. The funeral was held Sat.
JOSEPH BIERLE cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1899: Death on Sun. of Jos. Beierly(sic) of consumption. The 37-yr. old man leaves a widow and 5 children. His funeral was held Wed. at the Catholic Cemetery. ****** Joseph Beierly died at his home on Twentieth street yesterday, after an illness of a years' duration, consumption was the cause of death and for more than four months he has been unable to leave his bed. Deceased was born in this city in 1858 and has always resided here. He was employed as ax-grinder in the Willott factory for more than eighteen years and was a workman of ability. He was married Sept. 23, 1882, and his wife and five small children survive him. The family is left in destitute circumstances. Deceased was a member of the Catholic church and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899
HEINRICH BIERMAN cemetery #44 The funeral of the late Henry Bierman was held from the home at 2 o'clock and from the M.E. church at three o'clock this afternoon. A large concourse of sympathizing friends were present to pay their last tribute to the memory of the deceased. Rev. Hooton, officiated and interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 14, 1899 P.2 ******* [cause: sarcema of ear]
SOPHIA BIERMAN (d. 1921) cemetery #44 At the home of her daughter, Miss Anna Bierman, 524 North Tenth street, Mrs. Sophia, widow of Henry Bierman, Sr., died last evening after a lingering illness brought on by the infirmities of old age. The decedent was a native of Germany having been born there Feb. 26, 1836, and came to this country in 1854, she and her husband locating on a farm in the town Manitowoc, still being conducted by the eldest son, Henry Bierman, Jr. Mrs. Bierman is survived by three sons and three daughters, Henry, Jr., and Ernst at the old home on Route No. 6 and August, in Canada, Mrs. William Knofle, Chicago; Mrs. William Krueger, Route 4 city and Miss Anna Bierman with whom she made her home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with service at the German Methodist church. Rev. Schellhase officiating. Burial will be made at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1921 P. 1 ******* [bur 06-25-1921/cause: myocarditis/bur on Henry Bierman lot]
BLANCHE BIERSACK cemetery #44 Word was received here shortly after noon today of the death at Milwaukee of Mrs. Fil Biersack, 40, former county resident. Mrs. Biersack, nee Blanche Cisler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Cisler of Manitowoc Rapids, was born at Branch and 15 years ago was married to Mr. Biersack. Survivors are the parents; widower; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Larson and Mrs. Hiram Larson, of this city; Mrs. Daniel Wozinski of California; four brothers, John, of Valders, Joseph of Branch, Charles of route 6, Manitowoc, and Adolph, of this city. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for funeral rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2 ******* [d. 10-31-1941 at Milwaukee, WI/age 40 yrs./wife of Fil J. Biersack]
ANNA BIES cemetery #43 Mrs. Anna Bies, 95, a former Manitowoc resident, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Antoinette Abraham, of Siren, Wis., died Sunday at Grantsburg Hospital. Funeral services wil be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bies, nee Anna Kohout, was born July 23, 1877, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Theresa Kohout. She was married to Henry Bies in 1901 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death April 28, 1923. She was a charter member of St. Paul Catholic Church and St. Paul Parish Women. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Abraham, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where memorial service will be held at 8:15 p.m. by St. Paul Parish Women and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 9, 1973
HENRY BIES cemetery #43 SMALL CUT ON HAND CAUSES DEATH OF MAN Unusual Injury Is Fatal To Henry Bies, Aged 43, Today A small cut on one finger of his hand, caused by a piece of paper the sharp edge of which lacerated the flesh, was the cause of the death early today of Henry Bies, 636 Twenty- Seventh street. Mr. Bies died at the hospital where he had been a patient for a week. Blood poisoning developed from the injury is given as the cause of death. Mr. Bies was employed in the shippin (sic) department at the Aluminum Goods and ten days ago cut his hand on a piece of paper. He was given attention of the medical department and the injury appeared to cause no trouble. A few days later, however, while removing a bale of excelsior from a shelf Mr. Bies strained his arm and two days later complained of being unable to use the arm. He was attended by physicians and when he did not improve, a specialist was called in from Milwaukee. It was found that blood poisoning had developed and it proved fatal, despite every effort to save the man. Wife's Mother Dead Week Ago The death of Mr. Bies is the second tragedy in the family in ten days. A week ago Mrs. Joseph Kohout, mother of Mrs. Bies died and was buried the day that her son-in-law was removed to the hospital. Mr. Bies was born in this city 45 years ago and had always made his home here. His widow who was formerly Annie Kohout and an eight year old daughter, Antoinette, are left to mourn his death. Other survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bies, Sr., and three sisters and four brothers; Mrs. Otto Meyer, Matt, Jr., Stephen, Peter, John, Mrs. Adolph Hrudka and Mrs. Katherine Smith. All are residents of Manitowoc but Mrs. Smith, who is of Logansport, Ind. Sisters Reach City Mrs. Smith arrived this morning, having met Mrs. Hrudka who had been visiting in Milwaukee, unaware of the fact that her brother was so seriously ill. The two arrived shortly after Mr. Bies passed away. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending the word from out of town relatives, but it is expected that it will be held Tuesday morning at St. Paul's Catholic church, Riverview. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 28, 1923 P.1
LORAINE BIES Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bies, 1113 South Eleventh street, are mourning the death of their little daughter, Lorena(sic). The child was five months old. Death occurred yesterday and the funeral will be held Thursday at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 29, 1915, Page 3
MATHIAS BIES From Manitowoc county death records: Matt Bies (v.23 p.49) Husband of Nellie Bies [Teparten] Nov. 13, 1850-March 24, 1927 Son of Peter M. Bies and Anna Young [Junk] (both born Germany) Born Germany -laborer Died from "carcinoma gall bladder -gall stones" Buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ****** (Note: There is a difference in the birth year than on the tombstone) ****** From Bob Domagalski: (Nov. 13, 1850-March 24, 1927 –husband of Petronilla [Nellie] Teparten [Nellie died May 14, 1927 at age 74 years, 8 months and 28 days] –son of Peter M. Bies and Anna Junk [Peter and Anna were married Feb. 2, 1849 at Kastel-Staadt, Germany –Peter was born Aug. 12, 1820 in Rheinland, Kries Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia of John Bries and Eva Kitzinger –Anna Junk was born Oct. 8, 1825 in Rheinland, Kries Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia of John Junk and Maria Boewen] –immigrated to the US with parents and siblings, departing Germany on June 13, 1866) –buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
PETER BIES - ANNA BIES cemetery #57 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Peter Bies, b. 12 Aug 1820, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Kastel-Staadt, Prussia (Germany), d. 01 Apr 1886, son of Johann and Eva (Kitzinger) Bies, m. 19 Feb 1849, Kastel-Staadt to Anna Junk, b. 08 Oct 1825, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany), Dau. of Johann and Maria (Boewen) Junk. Children, b. in Prussia Margaretha, b. 24 Jan 1860, d.02 Jan 1865 Katharina, b. 03 Apr 1864, d.15 May 1864 Katharina, b. 15 Jun 1866 Records at Koblenz, Germany show that Peter and Anna (Junk) departed Germany with: Mathias, Age 16; Anna, Age 9; Katharina, Age 1, to America 13 Jun 1866 with 200 taler
PETRONILLA BIES From Manitowoc county death records: Petronilla Bies nee Teparten (v.23 p.162) Wife of Matt Bies Died May 14, 1927 at age 74 years, 8 months and 28 days Daughter of Christ Teparten with mother unknown (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "glandular infection -paratitis, 5 days -cholera, 2 months" Buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
RUTH BIES cemetery #43
Ruth Bies, daughter of Henry and Anna Bies. Ruth died as a small child of 7 years old from pneumonia. The state microfiche has her birth on 10-23 1904, and her middle initial as "E"
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SR. MARGARET MARIE BIESE cemetery #46 Sister Margaret Marie Biese, age 87, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian burial will be Rev. Liguori Mierzwiak, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born on April 23, 1911 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Salm Biese. The former Helen Biese entered the convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Margaret Marie served as a homemaker at St. Alphonsus, New Munster; St. Peter, Ashton; Catholic Memorial Waukesha; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Anthony, Neopit; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Pius X, Appleton; Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, St. Joseph Hospital and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; and St. John Boarding School. Komatke, Ariz. She retired to the motherhouse in 1990 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since 1998. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She is further survived by nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Mon. March 22, 1999 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOHANN BIGALKE cemetery #53 West Maple Grove John Bigaka(sic), one of the oldest pioneers of the town of Maple Grove, died at the home of his son Julius, at the age of 98 years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 6
ARTHUR BIGEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905: Arthur Bigel, a son of Joseph Bigel who is a teacher in the 1st Ward school here, is extremely ill with peritonitis, and the doctors have only a slight hope of bringing him through it. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905: We reported last week that the doctors had little hope of stopping the peritonitis of Arthur Bigel, and on Fri. afternoon death shattered all hopes for the young man. Arthur Bigel was born in Manitowoc in 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bigel. He attended the schools of the 1st Ward and then attended Normal School in Milwaukee to become a teacher. He took his final examinations last summer and returned to Manitowoc. Here he took a position in a 1stWard school, which he handled in excellent fashion until a few weeks ago when he fell ill with the disease which took his life. Arthur Bigel leaves his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon attended by many mourners.
ANTON BILL cemetery #22 Name: Bill, Anton D. 3/22/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: m Age at death: 86 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 43 ********* (Anton (1781-March 22, 1867 –born Baden)
CATHERINA BILL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903: Death here Sun. morning, from pneumonia, of 81-yr. old Catharine Bill in the residence of her brother-in-law Theodor Meyer. The deceased was unmarried. The funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface Church. ******** Bill, Katharine (April 3, 1822-Nov. 29, 1903 –single –daughter of Anton and Franziska Bill –born Baden –sister to Agatha, the wife of Theodore Meyer when Theodore and Agatha Meyer lived in St. Nazianz, Katherine lived with them –at time of death lived at South 10th Street, City of Manitowoc –died at home of her brother-in-law, Theodore Meyer –died from “pneumonia, 4 days”) –buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc (From research of Bob Domagalski)
GEORG BILL cemetery #47 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. morning last week of 84-yr. old Geo. Bill of old age debility. The deceased, who was born in Germany in 1853, came to America and settled in St. Nazianz where he resided for many years. About a year ago he moved to Manitowoc to live with a son here. He is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Sat. morning from the St. Boniface Church.
MARTIN BILY cemetery #18 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: Detailed article on the suicide by hanging in Town Franklin of Martin Biley on his 70th birthday.
IRENE BINDER cemetery #82 Irene E. Binder, age 79, of 194 Maple St. Elkhart Lake, died peacefully, with her family at her side Sunday morning Dec. 2, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility. She was born July 24, 1928 in Kiel, WI a daughter of the late Martin and Anita Jaschob Mahloch. She attended school in Rockville. She had been employed by Hart-Carter Foundry in New Holstein. On May 4, 1953 she was married to Edgar Binder. The couple made their home in Elkhart Lake all their married life. Her husband preceded her in death August 23, 1982. She is a member of Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lake. Irene loved caring for her family and her home, tending to her gardens, sewing, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the many spontaneous trips to northern WI or the Wisconsin Dells, just spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Wyatt Mahloch and one sister Marion Mahloch. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, December 4, 2007
LINUS BINVERSIE cemetery #21 (No newspaper named, Nov. 1973) Linus G. Binversie, 47, St. Nazianz, died of an apparent heart attack last Wednesday. Binversie, a former Kiel druggist, collapsed at his pharmacy at Valders and waa rushed to Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc where he died shortly thereafter. He was born in the Town of Meeme on October 20, 1926, son of Matthew and the late Margaret Endries Binversie. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1945. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin and became a registered pharmacist. He operated the Kiel Pharmacy before going to Valders in 1962. He married Dorothy Thomey of Kenosh on October 17, 1953. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was past president of the St. Gregory Parish Council and was presently serving on the Parish Projects Committee. Surviving are his wife; three sons, five daughters; four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Gregory Church with the Reverend Cyril Dickrell, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. ******** from St. Nazianz researcher see contributors page: Linus G. Oct. 20, 1926-Nov. 28, 1973 –husband of Dorothy nee Thomey –son of Mathew Binversie and Margaret Endries –pharmacist at Binversie Pharmacy –died from "acute myocardial infarction"
MARY BINVERSIE cemetery #57 Mary Elizabeth Binversie, 81, formerly of rural Kiel, died Thursday morning, Jan. 16, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen and Rev. Reinhard Klingeisen, her grandsons, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Binversie was born April 19, 1904, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Niederpreum Baer. She attended St. Gregory School. She was married to Henry Binversie, June 20, 1922, at St. Nazianz. Mrs. Binversie was a member of Holy Trinity Christian Mothers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Roman and Eugene; a daughter Leona; a granddaughter, four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Friday evening and Saturday from 12:30 a.m. until the time of services at church. A parish prayer service will be 8 p.m. this evening. The Sheboygan Press 1986
WILLIAM BINVERSIE, SR. cemetery #57 Last Sad Rites On Saturday For Pioneer County Resident Funeral services were held at School Hill on Saturday for William Benversie(sic), Sr., pioneer farmer of the county, who died Wednesday. He was born in Centerville in 1859 and was married at the age of 32 to Miss Regina Schuler. Besides his wife he is survived by ten daughters and five sons and 43 grandchildren. They are: Jos. Benversie, Nic. Benversie, Math. Benversie, Mrs. Alois Schad, Mrs. John Koenig, Mrs. Ed. Mueller, Mrs. Ray Steffen, those at home, Conrad, Gottfried, Helen, Anna and Margaret, Sr. Eulogia of Portage and Josephine of Milwaukee, St. Mary's Convent. The services at the Holy Trinity church were conducted by the Rev. Father Hertel and the following relatives from away attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heinzen and son Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palecek of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. John Stiefvater, Mrs. John Griesbach, Mrs. Adeline Brill, Miss Mary Stiefvater, of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Heinzen, son Norbert and daughters Helen and Irene, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Heinzen, of Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stiefvater, son Herbert and daughter Isabelle of Valders; Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Schuler and sons Herbert and Arno, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuler and son William, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schuler, daughters Rose and Marie and son Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Backhaus of St. Nazianz; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binsfeld of Brillion; and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brunmeier, Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Mayer of Osman; Mrs. Elizabeth Kestel, daughters Helen and Evelyn and sons Lester and Melroy of Elkhart Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Algoma; Mrs. MacWilliams, Mr. and Mrs. John Rock, Mrs. Rosalie Peternal, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harlfinger and daughter Mariane of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Reding of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Jost, Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Salm of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Woelfel of Chilton. - October 6, 1932 ******** (William Binversie/son of Peter Binversie and Angela Maas/d. 28 Sept. 1932/age 73 yrs./bur. 1 Oct. 1932/ sent by family researcher/see contributors page)
CLARINDA (RAMAGE) BIRDSALL cemetery #28 From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889: Death of 34 yr. old Mrs. John Birdsell on Fri. evening, June 28. She was a daughter of Mr. A.R. Ramage of Gibson and leaves her husband and a 2 yr. old child. Burial was Sun. in the Gibson cemetery.
EMILIE B. BIRKHOLZ cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902: Death Thurs. last week of Mrs. Daniel Birkholz in Town Maple Grove. The deceased, who was 40 yrs. of age, leaves her sorrowing husband and several children. The funeral was held Monday.
DANIEL BIRKHOLZ cemetery #53 Daniel Birkholz Dies After A long Illness Daniel Birkholz, 77, Reedsville, passed away at his home at 8 o'clock Thursday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, the Rev. H.W. Koch officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born March 21, 1857 in Germany. He came to America with his parents at the age of 10 and settled on a farm north of Reedsville. Twenty-nine years ago he moved into Reedsville. Mr. Birkholh (sic) was married twice. The first time to Bertha Jantz, who died in 1903. He then married Mrs. Emma Mueller, widow of William Mueller, August 31, 1908. Survivors besides the widow are: four sons, August of West Bend, William of Reedsville and Leonard and Albert of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Danning and Mrs. Herman Wille of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Gust Prochnow of Reedsville; five step-sons, Emil Mueller of Antigo, William Mueller of Darlington, Julius Mueller of San Francisco, Arthur Mueller of Manitowoc and Clarence Mueller of Two Rivers; a step daughter, Elsie Mueller at home; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Boettcher of Medford, Mrs. Bertha Porath of Wausau, and Mrs. Joseph Hodak of Milladore; three brothers, August of Reedsville, Emil of Bonduel, and William of Wausau; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 22, 1934 P.2
GUSTAV BIRKHOLZ cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1904: Death Wed. last week in Maple Grove of 48-yr. old Gustav Birkholz from diabetes. He leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Friday.
LUDMILLA BIRKHOLZ cemetery #32 Ludmilla "Milly" Birkholz, age 89, a resident of St. Mary Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at St. Mary's Home. Private funeral services for the family will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Deacon Paul Kieffer officiating. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum. Milly was born July 8, 1917, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Sperl Baumann. Milly had been employed for more than 20 years with Paragon Electric in Two Rivers. On Sept. 25, 1934, she married Daniel J. Birkholz at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1990. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Daniel Birkholz, Dec. 25, 1990; three brothers and one sister. The family requests that no memorials be sent. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clare streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 29, 2007
BIRKLE, JOHANN cemetery #22 Name: Birkle, Johann D. B.: Reg. D.: sex: Age at death: B.P.: D.P.: Cem: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 39 (Don't have volume no. but this is probably the same Johann Birkle in this cem/no info in the death cert. indicates it is probaby a very early one.)
JOSEPH BIRKLE cemetery #22 Name: Birkle, Joseph D. 6/9/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: m Age at death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 28 ********* Joseph (died June 9, 1865 with no age given –born Hausach, Baden –this is the person of whom Anton Stoll writes in the Chronicles for 1865 "There was also an extraordinary death in this year. Joseph Birkle worked in the sawmill on the 24th of May, in the afternoon, around 4 o'clock a 'stepfel' split the top of his head and he died right away.")
MATHIAS BIRKLE cemetery #21 Name: Birkle, Mathias D. 1/10/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 38 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 168
THERESIA BIRKLE cemetery #21 Mrs. T. Birkle Is Called To Rest After An Illness Mrs. Theresa Birkle, nee Miss Theresa Strupp, passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, at the home of Mrs. Catherine Kautzer, with whom she had made her home for 14 years, following an illness of six months' duration Deceased was born October 15, 1854, in Manitowoc county, and was united in marriage with William Birkle of St. Nazianz, who preceded her in death in 1921. Survivors are one son, County Clerk William W. Birkle of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Ahrends of Sheboygan. Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory Catholic church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. ********** Birkle, Theresia Katherine nee Strupp (Oct. 15, 1854-March 18, 1940 –second wife of William W. Birkle [married May 26, 1896 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Town of Meeme] –daughter of John Peter Strupp and Elizabeth Eilass –born Town of Newton –residence was in a house on Main Street just east from the Groh Grocery at the intersection of A and C –lived here until 1926 –this house is now gone, likely razed soon after 1926 –in 1926 began to live with the widowed Katherine Kautzer [widow of Anton Kautzer] at 209 East Main Street –died from “heart disease –myocardial failure”)
WILLIAM BIRKLE cemetery #21 Birkle, William W. (May 22, 1838-Feb. 6, 1922 –husband of Theresia Kuhri –when Theresia Kuhri died in 1894, re-married to Theresia Strupp [married May 26, 1896 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Town of Meeme] –son of Joseph Birkle and Genoveva Rinkwald –born Hoffsteffen, Offenburg, Baden –shoemaker, rep and sales of shoes –on Dec. 6, 1887 purchased the house at 107 East Main Street –lived in this house until selling on Jan. 26, 1891 –on March 8, 1888 purchased the house that had formerly been a sawmill on East Main Street just east from the future grocery –his first wife died in 1894 while living in this house –William lived here until his death in 1922 –his widow abandoned this house in 1926 and sometime after that the building was razed –died from “cancer right side of neck”)
XAVIER BIRKLE cemetery #44aa Xavier Birkle (v.15 p.8) Widowed Died July 16, 1917 at age 76, born 1840 No parents listed Tinsmith -born Germany Died at the Manitowoc County Insane Asylum Died from "arteriosclerosis -senile dementia" Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******** From Bob Domagalski: Birkle, Xavier (Old Oiler) (Dec. 25, 1840-July 16, 1917 –husband of Katherine Lorenz [married July 6, 1874 at Catholic Church, Charlesburg, Town of Brothertown, Calumet County] –son of Joseph Birkle and Genefeva Ringwald –born Hoffstetten, Offenburg, Baden –arrived in US via New York in July of 1861 –operated the linseed mill in the Bull Pen –“My mother used to make me deliver a loaf of bread to Alte Ole (Old Oiler) who lived up the street and got his name because he made linseed oil. He seemed like a giant to me; his features were grotesque and he had a very large nose. He was always cooking herbs to make a black salve for his nose; later we found out he had cancer. The mill where he made the linseed oil was down the hill in what was called the Bull’s pen; the foundations are still there. In those days it used to cost $4.00 to make a gallon of good linseed oil. Alte Ole had been married at one time and he had a number of children. He and his wife did not get along. One morning as she took the cows to pasture, she kept looking back toward the mill. Suddenly it was all aflame. People said she had lit it. She left soon for Chicago.” –from “The Settlement”, October 1979, Monica Kustermann Wagner On June 5, 1901, Xavier, who was listed as a widower, purchased the house at 101 South First Avenue and lived there until Feb. 23, 1909 –from his death record in Manitowoc County, it shows he died at the County Insane Asylum –died from “arteriosclerosis –senile dementia”) –buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc Birkle, Katherine nee Lorenz ( -wife of Xavier Birkle [married July 6, 1874 at Catholic Church, Charlesburg, Town of Brothertown, Calumet County] –daughter of Leonard Lorenz and Mary Huberti)
DORA BIRR cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: 76-year old Mrs. Birr died Saturday before last in the residence of her son-in-law, Henry Fromm, in the vicinity of Kiel. She suffered from an asthma condition. She is survived by 5 children.
HELEN BIRR cemetery #89C Mrs. Helen Birr, 85, formerly of 2116 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Birr was born Helen Pagel June 21, 1887, at Spruce, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Pauline Klawitter Pagel. She was married to Albert W. Birr March 11, 1908, at Morgan, Wis. They came to Two Rivers in 1919. Her husband preceded her in death April 14, 1969. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Claude (Leona) Hanes, of R. 1, Two Rivers; two sons, Alfred and Willard, of Two Rivers; three brothers, August of Townsend, Wis., Arno, of Milwaukee and Emil, of Spruce; 22 granchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at the church after 11 a.m. Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 4, 1973
MARY MARGARET (SCHMITT) BIRR cemetery #89D Mary Margaret (Schmitt) Birr, b.19 Sep 1923, d.26 Nov 1984 OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1984 Birr Mrs. Willard Birr, 61, of 2800 36th St., Two Rivers, passed into eternal happiness and peace after a struggle with cancer Monday evening, Nov. 26, at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Mass of Resurrection will be concelebrated by the Most Rev. Bishop Adam Maida, Most Rev. Bishop Robert Morneau, Most Rev. Bishop Mark Schmitt, Most Rev. Bishop A. Wycislo, her two brothers, Father Leo Schmitt, Father John Schmitt and also these Fathers, Jerry Taddy, Paul Schumacher, Bill Kuhr, Roy Geenan, Dan Felton, James Stamborski, Phil Hoffman, Bill Zimmer, John Neuser, Dick Klingheisen, John Blaha, Father Keller, John Gallagher, Mitch Weber, Donald Marquardt, Robert Rhyner, Harold Berryman, Thomas Allan, Msgr. Alfred Schneider, and Msgr. James Deitt and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Birr was born Sept. 19, 1923 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Geimer Schmitt. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School graduating in 1941. Mrs. Birr taught religious education at Holy Redeemer, St. Luke's, St. Mark, Holy Innocents, Vacation Bible School and the mentally handicapped. She had given numerous talks on prayer and living with cancer to Women Aglow, cancer support groups, Holy Innocents Women's Club, Serra Club, Green Bay Diocese Cursillo's and has been active in St. Mary Charismatic Prayer Group. Mrs. Birr was a leader at Holy Redeemer Renew Prayer Group. She was well known throughout the Green Bay Diocese for catering for meetings of the Clergy. Survivors include her husband; six sons; five daughters; seven brothers; five sisters; sisters-in-law; 23 grandchildren and 83 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, James and four brothers. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a memorial service will be 7 p.m. ****** Mary Margaret (Schmitt) Birr, b. 19 Sep 1923, d. 26 Nov 1984 b. 1623 18th Street, Two Rivers, WI Dau. of Henry John and Anna Katherine (Geimer) Schmitt Wife of Willard Elden Birr Solemn High Mass at St. Luke's was Mary Schmitt and Willard Birr Wed Wedding - Two Rivers Reporter, Dec. 27, 1943 Three brothers of the bride officiated at the solemn high mass at St. Luke's Catholic church this morning at 10:30, when Miss Mary Margaret Schmitt, daughter of Mrs. Henry Schmitt, 1623 18th St., pledged her vows with Willard E. Birr, pharmacist's mate second class, who is stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Birr, 1504 Jefferson St. The Rev. Henry Schmitt came from Gresham, Wis., to be the celebrant of the nuptial mass. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt of Allouez, Wis., was deacon, and John P. Schmitt, who is studying for the priesthood at St. Francis seminary was sub-deacon at the double ring ceremony. Carrying white poinsettias with holly, and a silver rosary, the bride wore a white moire taffeta gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves coming to points over her hands, and a bouffant skirt which fell from a wasp waistline. Lace inserts beginning at the waist extended to the hemline of the skirt. Her fingertip veil was held by a tiara of flowers. During the Offertory, Panis Angelicus was sung by James and Joseph Schmitt, brothers of the bride, with Raymond Schmitt, the bride's brother, at the organ. Miss Kathryn A. Schmitt was her sister's maid of honor and Frank Gorski was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Birr, brother and sister-in-law of the groom, were the other attending couple. Miss Schmitt's frock of pink net over taffeta was made with a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves, fitted waist, and full skirt. Mrs. Birr's gown was styled with the same heart neckline, short cuffed sleeves, and graceful skirt. Both attendants carried white pompoms, and wore sprigs of holly in their hair. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds greeted relatives and friends at a reception at the bride's home where a dinner was also served for the immediate families. The couple will leave on a wedding trip this evening. Pharmacist's Mate Birr, who is attached to the medical corps in the U.S. Marines will return to Camp Pendleton, Calif., on December 30. Mrs. Birr will continue to make her home here with her mother, and will continue her employment at the Schmitt Lumber company. ****** Mother of 13 Enrolls as Part-Time Student Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI Summer 1969 How does a woman with 13 children ranging in age from two to 24 find time to pursue a college education? Mrs. Willard (Mary) Birr has the answer to that question. On Sept. 2 she will return to the Manitowoc County Campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a part-time student to continue a college career that started ten years ago. Mrs. Birr is one of six UWGB students who have qualified for Conrad-Grubb scholarships for 1969-70. Others receiving grants for part-time college work include three students at the Green Bay and two students at the Fox Valley-Menasha campuses. Conrad-Grubb grants cover enrollment fees for part-time students carrying an undergraduate course load of no more than six credits, or the equivalent in credit or non-credit courses offered by University Extension, during the period September 1969 through August 1970. Recipients are chosen on the basis of educational goals, financial need, and probability of success. It's a small wonder that Mrs. Birr finds time for a formal education. But she manages, she says, by scheduling each full day on a first-things-first basis with her home receiving top priority. Mrs. Birr always dreamed of going on to college but never had the opportunity. In 1956-60, after having her 10th child, she decided to enroll in one English course each semester at the Manitowoc Campus. After four years and with another addition to the family, Mrs. Birr decided to study children's and young adult's literature at Holy Family College. Both courses proved to be successful in the Birr household. While Mrs. Birr read and learned her children enjoyed pleasant bedtime stories. During the 1968-69 school year at the Manitowoc Campus, Mrs. Birr took sociology and philosophy. This year she plans to study Man and His Environment and Crisis in Belief and Ecology, a liberal education seminar. Mrs. Birr is still scheduling and planning for the rest of her education. When her two-year-old is ready for kindergarten she hopes to attend classes full time, and eventually graduate. Until that day, Mrs. Birr will be busy devoting most of her time to her family. At present, 10 of her 13 children are at home. The oldest, Ann, 21, is married and lives in Port Washington. Michael is 22 and a junior at Marquette University, Milwaukee. Nineteen-year-old Thomas is in the Army, stationed in Vietnam. Of the remaining 10 children, one will be a freshman at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, three are in high school, five in grade school, and one is of the pre-school age. What did Mrs. Birr do with with her extra time this summer? She spent a good portion of each busy morning at Bible School teaching sixth graders as part of an ecumenical program in Two Rivers. Classes attempted to present basic Christian principles rather than specific beliefs and procedures of the various religions. Mrs. Birr thoroughly enjoyed each session and felt her students were the finest and most enthusiastic in the program. ******** OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1984 Birr Mrs. Willard Birr, 61, of 2800 36th St., Two Rivers, passed into eternal happiness and peace after a struggle with cancer Monday evening, Nov. 26, at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Mass of Resurrection will be concelebrated by the Most Rev. Bishop Adam Maida, Most Rev. Bishop Robert Morneau, Most Rev. Bishop Mark Schmitt, Most Rev. Bishop A. Wycislo, her two brothers, Father Leo Schmitt, Father John Schmitt and also these Fathers, Jerry Taddy, Paul Schumacher, Bill Kuhr, Roy Geenan, Dan Felton, James Stamborski, Phil Hoffman, Bill Zimmer, John Neuser, Dick Klingheisen, John Blaha, Father Keller, John Gallagher, Mitch Weber, Donald Marquardt, Robert Rhyner, Harold Berryman, Thomas Allan, Msgr. Alfred Schneider, and Msgr. James De itt and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Birr was born Sept. 19, 1923 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Geimer Schmitt. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School graduating in 1941. Mrs. Birr taught religious education at Holy Redeemer, St. Luke's, St. Mark, Holy Innocents, Vacation Bible School and the mentally handicapped. She had given numerous talks on prayer and living with cancer to Women Aglow, cancer support groups, Holy Innocents Women's Club, Serra Club, Green Bay Diocese Cursillo's and has been active in St. Mary Charismatic Prayer Group. Mrs. Birr was a leader at Holy Redeemer Renew Prayer Group. She was well known throughout the Green Bay Diocese for catering for meetings of the Clergy. Survivors include her husband, six sons, five daughters, seven brothers, five sisters, 23 grandchildren and 83 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, James and four brothers. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a memorial service will be 7 p.m.
MATTHIAS BIRRINGER cemetery #38 Mathias G. Birringer, 81, formerly of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. A son of the deceased, the Rev. Raphael Birringer, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Birringer was born July 12, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Orth Birringer. He married Mary Nachtwey May 28, 1912, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pine Grove. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Birringer served as a former trustee of St. Ann church. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1965. He resided at the Yindra boarding home at Francis Creek the past five years. Survivors include five sons, Erwin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Sylvester and William of Manitowoc, Norman of Milwaukee and Father Raphael of St. Pius Parish, Wauwatosa; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Lemberger, of Manitowoc; two brothers. Edward of Rt. 1, Cato, and Frank of Uriah, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Jahn Haws of Francis Creek; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, George, preceded him in death in 1963, a daughter and a son died in infancy, and a brother also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1971
NICKOLAS BIRRINGER (d. 1906) cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1906: Death in Town Kossuth on Saturday of Nic. Behringer at the advanced age of 87. The deceased, who came to America in 1853, was born in Helfant, Bezirk Trier. Mathias Kettenhofen originates from the same town and his father attended school with Behringer. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Francis Creek.
NICKOLAS BIRRINGER (d. 1917) cemetery #38 PIONEER OF KOSSUTH DIES AT AGE OF 64 Nicholas Berringer, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, died at his home this morning after an illness of a year, Mr. Berringer suffered a stroke of paralysis a year ago and never recovered from the shock. He was well known, having resided in the county many years. A wife and several children survive. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at Francis Creek Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 24, 1917, Page 8 ********* Those from out of town attending the funeral of the late N. Berringer were Mr. and Mrs. Walburn, Mr. and Mrs. Mosuck, Mr. and Mrs. John Orth of Menasha, Nic Orth and family of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Houch of Meeme, Nic and Peter Siehr, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Goessl, Joe Nachtwey of Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Orth of Two Rivers, Mrs. Jos. Nachtwey of Bellview and relatives and friends from Manitowoc. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, Sept. 28, 1917, Page 4
GOTTLIEB J. BISCHOFF cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1893: Death on Thurs., 23 Nov., of Johann Gottlieb Bischof after a 5 mo. illness with "nervous complaint" (Nervenleiden). He was a Manitowoc resident on North Main Street west of Luling School. He was born 17 July1827 in Trutzlaff, Pomerania and reached the age of 66 yrs. 4 mos. 6 days. The burial took place Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: militis & muscul orphy]
WILHELMINE, IDA AND OTTILIE BISCHOFF cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880: An article describes the family of Mr. Bischoff who "lost a child last week", and returned home Sunday morning only to lose two more children within 15 minutes - 15 year old Wilhelmina and 9-year old Ida. Their burials took place on Tues. (Cemetery records show the two girls died 24 Apr.; and show that the earlier child was probably Ottilie who died 19 Apr.)
LOUIS BISHOFF cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Aug.) Death of a son of Rudolph Bischoff about 4 a.m. Fri. morning while he was taking milk to the cheese factory during the bad weather. During the heavy weather he was holding his horse when a lightening bolt struck close by and killed him.
DALE R. BISHOP cemetery #43 Dale R. Bishop, age 66, of 851 North 11th St., Manitowoc, loving husband, father and grandfather, entered eternal life on Jan. 19, 2007 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. James Jugenheimer with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Dale was born Feb. 21, 1940 in Hazelton, Iowa. He was the son of the late Russell and Ruth (Mishler) Bishop. Dale was a graduate of Hazelton High School, Hazelton, Iowa, with the class of 1957. He continued his education at Kirkland Technical College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On Sept. 27, 1958 he married the former Roberta Destival of Hazelton, Iowa at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa. Dale was employed at Paragon Electric in Two Rivers from 1970 until his retirement in 1999 and was also employed part time for Raise-rite Concrete lifting for the past several years. Dale was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw and the Manitowoc Gun Club along with being an avid sportsman. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Tom Koch. The visitation will continue at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair Street, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 21, 2007
HENRY BISHOP cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903: A terrible accident took place Sun. morning in the residence of Stanislaus Bishop in Town Two Creeks. Two of Bishop's sons, 14-yr. old Edward and 11-yr. old Henry went to the upper story of the family house in order to change their clothes. A gun was hanging in that room and Edward, believing that it was not loaded, aimed it at his brother. The gun went off and the full load hit little Henry in the head. He died 2 hrs. later.
JACKIE BISHOP Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bishop are mourning the death of their year-old son, David J. Bishop, who died at the home of his parents, 720 North 7th street, Thursday. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. E.O. Flagstad of the Gospel Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The child was born August 31, 1942. Survivors are the parents, a brother (Survivor omitted for privacy.), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Bishop of Manitowoc and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. Clay of Battle Creek, Michigan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, November 19, 1943 P. 2 ******* [David J. Bishop/d. 11-18-1943/age 1 yr./son of Vernon Bishop/bur. on J. (Henry) Stadler lot-his grandparent]
MAGDALENA BISHOP cemetery #44 Mrs. Magdalena Bishop, 79, resident of the Elm Terrace Home, 610 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Magdalena Stadler was born Dec. 19, 1873, in the town of Kossuth and was married to Rudolph Bishop in November of 1892. The couple moved to Manitowoc and the husband died in 1951. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Women's Relief Corps and the St. Ann Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. She is survived by two sons, Louis and Vernon of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday by the St. Ann Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 17, 1953 P. 25 ******** [Mary M./d. 11-16-1953/age 80 yrs./bur. on Rudolph Bishop lot]
ROSE BISHOP cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1903: Death Sat. in Two Rivers of 22-yr. old Mrs. Rosa Bischoff, wife of Edward Bischoff, following an illness of 2 mos. The deceased, daughter of Mishicott resident P.H. Jaquette, was just married a year ago. In addition to her husband she is survived by her parents.
RUDOLPH BISHOP cemetery #44 Rudolph Bishop, 84, of 1036 South 13th street, Manitowoc, died Friday night at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bishop was born in 1866 in the township of Two Rivers and operated a tavern at Sogge corners for many years. He later operated a farm in Kossuth and had been retired since 1930. He served as town of Two Rivers supervisor for several years. In 1892 he married Lena Stadler. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Vernon and Louis of Manitowoc; brother, Andrew of Maywood, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Carrie and Miss Mollie of Rothchild, Wis.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 31, 1951 P. 2 ******* [d. 03-30-1951/age 84 yrs.]
WALTER BISHOP cemetery #43a SECTION MAN ON N.W. LINE KILLED BY ENGINE TODAY Walter Bishop, 42, Run Down in Calumet yards, And Dies Short Time Later— Had Narrow Escape Yesterday Walter Bishop, a section man employed by the Northwestern Railway company in this city was killed in the Calumet yards of the company this morning when he was struck by a snow plow. Bishop lived but a short time, expiring soon after he had been removed to the depot where he was taken to await the arrival of physicians. Bishop, it is reported, narrowly escaped death yesterday when he stepped from the track just in time to avoid being struck by an oncoming train. Just how the fatal accident today occurred is not known. Bishop was at work clearing the rails and probably did not hear the approach of the train until too late to clear the track. Both hips were broken. Coroner Falge was notified but it has not been determined whether an inquest will be held or not. Bishop was forty two years of age and resided at 1036 South 25th street. He is married and the father of a family of eight children. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek and Wattawa and will later be taken to the home. The funeral will be held Saturday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 07, 1918, Page 1 *********** BISHOP DEATH ACCIDENTAL IS JURY VERDICT Train Crew of N.W. Are Held Blameless by the Coroner’s Jury The death of Walter Bishop, C & N.W. section man killed in the Calumet yards Thursday when hit by a snow plow, was accidental. This is the verdict returned by the coroner’s jury today after an inquest which was called for yesterday and adjourned until this morning. Members of the crews of two trains testified and the jury held that no one was to blame for the death. The train crews were unable to appear yesterday owing to a tie up of their train at Francis Creek. The funeral of Bishop was held today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 09, 1918, Page 7
GENE H. BITTER cemetery #82 Gene H. Bitter, 50, of N9416 Highway MC, Elkhart Lake, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Thursday May 3, 2007 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. He was born March 11, 1957 in the Town of Mosel, son of Melvin & Janet Woepse Bitter. Gene was a 1976 graduate of Howards Grove High School. In June 1979 Gene married Coreen Vorpahl at St. Peter’s UCC in Kiel. Gene worked with family members doing carpentry before starting his own business, Gene’s Carpentry, in 1987. He was assisted by his son, Jeremy who became a full-time employee in 2005 along with his nephew, Jason Bitter. Besides carpentry Gene enjoyed his family, farming and sheep. Gene was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel where he served on the consistory and ushering committee. He was also on the meat sale committee for the Manitowoc county Fair and was an active volunteer for the 4-H program. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father-in-law, Dave Steffes and a special uncle, Norman Bitter. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s UCC with the Rev. David Mercer officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel cemetery. Sheboygan Press, May 5, 2007
