[ BI ]   OBITUARIES

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.
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(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.) 
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.


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.
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[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.
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[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.


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


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.


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


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
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(Note: There is a difference in the birth year than on the tombstone)
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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
 
Obituary, Herald Times Reporter, Mon. March 22, 1999

Sister Margaret Marie Biese

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.
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


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.
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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
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(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.
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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.


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"


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


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.


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.


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
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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.
            **********
Theresia nee Strupp (Oct. 15, 1854-March 18, 1940 –second 
wife of William –daughter of Peter and Eiles Strupp –died from 
"heart disease –myocardial failure")


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   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.


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.


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. 


HENRY BISHOP       #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.


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.


CHRISTINE BLAHA   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907:
Mrs. Ignatz Blaha died in Two Creeks on Tuesday morning. 
Further details are not yet known.


DANIEL A. BLAHA   cemetery #89A

Daniel A. (Dan) Blaha, 74, of 1900-30th St., Two Rivers, retired tool and 
die foreman at Paragon Electric Co. Inc., Two Rivers, and well known early 
Two Rivers basketball player, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at his 
trailer camp home at Orlando, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Blaha was born March 28, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and 
Antoinette Lodel Blaha. He attended Two Rivers High School and was a member 
of the old City Basketball Team at Two Rivers. He was also active in cub 
scouting at Two Rivers. He was a member of the Two Rivers Vocational School 
Board. He learned the tool and die making tade at Mirro Aluminum Co.; and 
for many years until his retirement in 1965 he was with the Paragon firm.
He married Esther Nocker, June 4, 1918, at Two Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 9 o'clock this Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 2, 1973


EUGENE BLAHA   cemetery #33

Eugene Blaha, 62, of 1203 Victory St., Two Rivers, died Saturday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been taken 
a few hours earlier.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Blaha was born Oct. 6, 1910, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Anton and Antoinette Lodel Blaha. He attended parochial school 
and high school at Two Rivers and had been employed as a tool and 
die setter at Paragon Electric Co., Two Rivers, for 27 years until 
his recent retirement. He married Florence Wagner Aug. 21, 1935, at 
Waukegan, Ill. He was a member of the Paragon Goodfellowship Club.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter and three sons; two sisters, 
Mrs. Annette Sagers of Chicago, and Mrs. Leona Smith, of San Diego, 
Calif., and nine grandchildren. A brother, Daniel, preceded him in 
death in April of this year.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. The casket will be taken 
to St. John Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday where the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 20, 1973


FRANZ BLAHA   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903:
Death Mon. in Two Creeks of 80-yr. old Franz Blaha, Sr., one of the first 
settlers of that town, of old age debility. He is survived by his sorrowing 
widow and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday in Tisch Mills.


JUNE C. BLAHA   cemetery #89C



June Carol Blaha, age 76, of Two Rivers, passed away Wednesday, 
Dec. 10, 2003 at her residence, following a brief bout with the 
flu.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 
2003 at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating 
at the service will be the Rev. Kay S. Richter, with burial to follow 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
A native of Two Rivers, June was born Jan. 27, 1927 to the late Erwin 
and Norma (Pfingsten) Schroeder. She attended public schools in Two 
Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1944, 
She went on to major in English and minor in math at the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison. After graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 
English, she returned to the area to teach English at Mishicot High 
School, and was married to Richard A. Blaha on June 10, 1950 at St. 
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
on Oct. 27, 1994.
Later, she turned to volunteer work and was active as a Girl Scout leader 
and served on the board of the Family Service Association, among other 
activities. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, and has been a 
resident of the Wisteria Haus in Two Rivers for several years.
Still an avid walker, June participated with her family in Door County’s 
Potawatomi Park “Run Wild’ race in October, and placed second in the over 
70 category, winning her second trophy. A long-time Packer fan, she
attended the October, Packer/Seahawk game, and tailgated once again with 
family and friends. She loved to knit, and gifted her children and
grandchildren with lots of sweaters, mittens and scarves. She and her 
late husband Dick also cherished time with family in Door County.
She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law; she also leaves 
behind six adored grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters-
in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Dick, she was preceded in death 
by brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Wilbur Blaha, Don Burden and 
Frederick and Elizabeth Brackett.
Relatives and friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
after 9 a.m. on Saturday until the hour of service at 10:30 a.m. There 
will be no visitation this evening.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Blaha family 
with funeral arrangements.
June’s family expresses their sincerest gratitude to the entire staff at 
the Wisteria Haus for the wonderful care given to Mom over the years. Your 
kindness will always be remembered by our family
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 12, 2003


WILBUR (BILL) BLAHA   cemetery #89D

Wilbur (Bill) Blaha, age 72, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning 
February 2, 2001, at Aurora Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, at 
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien. Burial 
will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born on December 31, 1928, in Two Rivers, the son of the 
late Daniel and Esther Nocker Blaha. He attended grade school and 
high school in Two Rivers. On December 30, 1950 he was married to 
Gertie Krummel in Two Rivers. Bill served in the Korean Conflict.
He was employed at the Schwartz Manufacturing Company as a 
production manager, retiring nine years ago. He was a member of the 
Men of Holy Redeemer, the parish council and the liturgy committee. 
He was a past member of the Two Rivers Library Board. Bill enjoyed 
his grandchildren, his long time special bridge four-some, fishing 
and his cottage at Three Lakes.
Survivors include his wife, Gertie, a son and daughter-in-law, and 
a daughter, one sister, also surviving are a brother-in-law and 
sister-in-law, and two sister-in-laws and a brother-in-law, four
grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 1 p.m. on 
Monday until time the of service at 3 p.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to Holy Redeemer/Sacred Heart Parish.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 2001


CLARA BLAHNIK   cemetery #39

Mrs. Clara Blahnik, a resident of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at the hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
Craanen will officiate and burial will be in St. Augustine Church Cemetery, Rief 
Mills.
Mrs. Blahnik nee Clara Seibel, was born in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late John and Mary Neuser Seibel. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1968. 
Mrs. Blahnik was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Milton (June) Hanson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Roy 
(Lucille) Oquist of Ludington, Mich., and Mrs. R.A. Luebke and Mrs. Harlend 
(Genevieve) Larson of Manitowoc, two brothers, John of Clintonville and August of 
Riverside, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Rose) Thoke, Mrs. Frank Smejkal and 
Mrs. Regina Lensmire of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1971


ROBERT T. BLAKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907:
Death Friday morning after a long illness of Robert T. Blake, a well-known
resident of our city, at age 88. Mr. Blake was born in the state of New York 
and came to Manitowoc in 1856 where he has lived ever since. He was a deputy 
U.S. Marshal here and a State Marshal for many years. In 1867 and 1868 he was 
sheriff of Manitowoc County. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and a son 
who lives in Escanaba, Michigan. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


WILLIAM BLANCHARD   cemetery #33

William S. Blanchard Sr., 90, formerly of 910 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, 
presently of Park Lawn Nursing Home, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial 
Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. G. J. Zanotti 
will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town 
of Kossuth. 
Mr. Blanchard was born Feb. 8, 1883, at Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late 
George and Elizabeth Reno Blanchard. He came to Wisconsin in 1903. He 
married Emma Nemetz Oct. 27, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, locating in Two Rivers until 1910, then coming to Manitowoc. 
He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Manitowoc Equipment 
Works, retiring when he was 73. Mrs. Blanchard preceded him in death in 
1968. He was a member of the Royal League.
Survivors include two sons, William Jr., of Orange, Calif., and Edwin C., 
of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Simon (Esther) Grenier, of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Joseph (Alice)Hutterer, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Joseph (Mabel) 
Kirch, of Shawano, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A 
brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 o'clock this Friday evening until noon Saturday and then at the chapel 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 30, 1973


JOSEPH V. BLANCHETTE   cemetery #33

Joseph V. Blanchette, age 75, a former Two Rivers resident, currently 
residing in Crivitz, died Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2006, at the 
Woodland Health Care Center, in Brookfield.
He was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Marinette, a son of the late Victor and 
Sadie (Terriault) Blanchette, and attended school in Marinette. Joseph
was a U.S. Veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. On July 25, 1963, 
he was married to Anna Marie Krueger, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death Oct. 17, 1985. Joseph was employed with Fisher Hamilton in Two 
Rivers, for 32 years, retiring in 1992. After retiring, he then moved to 
Crivitz, where he enjoyed the outdoors; fly fishing, hunting, and
snowmobiling. He was a member of the VFW Post 1248 of Two Rivers, and 
a former member of the Two Rivers Eagles Club.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, two daughters and a 
son-in-law, eight grandchildren, one brother, and five sisters. He is 
further survived by four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and
wife, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jimmy; and a sister: 
Pearl Tessmer.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, from 11
a.m. until 1 p.m. at which time the procession will leave for Knollwood 
Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 310, Manitowoc, for military graveside
services. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels is assisting the Blanchette family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 4, 2006


ALBERT J.A. BLANK   cemetery #44

Name: Blank, Albert
D. 7/2/1875  B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875       sex: m/w
Age at death: 27 yrs. 7 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele, Mtwc.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Accident railroad
Add Info.:
Pg.# 186
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(Note: Either his stone was misread or they put the wrong date on it.)


M.C. CAROLINE BLANK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878:
Death of Carolina Blank, a widow living in the 4th Ward following 
a fall last Tues. near the railroad station. She was carried to a 
nearby house where she died in a few minutes.
*********
Name: Blank, Caroline M.
D. 8/13/1878  B.: 2/19/1805
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878       sex: f/w
Age at death: 73 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Apoplexi
Add Info.:
Pg.# 277


WILLIAM BLASER

Name: Bleser, Wilhelm
D. 4/30/1864  B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869       sex:
Age at death: 1 1/2 yrs.
B.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton
D.P.: Mtwc. Village
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 23


KATHERINE BLASHKA   cemetery #43

Mrs. Catherine Blashka, 76, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Blashka, nee Catherine Sobiech, was born Nov. 24, 1895, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Xavier and Veronica Michalski Sobiech. She was married 
to Nick J. Bashka Nov. 10, 1914, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in 
death May 9, 1966.
Survivors include a son, John, of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Charles 
(Gertrude) Schultz, of Kiel, Mrs. Edward (Lucille) Wasmer, of Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Alvin (Rosalie) Walters, of Rt. 1, Cato; a brother, Xavier, of Manitowoc; 
two sisters, Mrs. John I. Franz and Mrs. Stanley Grayczykowski, of Manitowoc, 
23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Four children, a granddaughter 
and a great grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Wake memorial 
services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 3, 1972



MARIA MARGRETHA BLATTNER   cemetery #22

Name: Blattner, Maria Margaretha
D. 1/8/1871   B.:
Reg. D.: ?/28/1871       sex: f/w
Age at death: 74 yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 105
**********
Maria Margaretha (1797-Jan. 8, 1871)


JEANETTE L. BLATZ   cemetery #21

(No date or name of newspaper)
Jeanette "Netty" L. Blatz, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday afternoon, August 29, 1992,
at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was the former Jeanette Rabe, born July 14, 1936, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter
of the late Alvin Sr. and Helen Vogel Rabe. She was a 1954 graduate of Kiel High School.
On June 30, 1956, she married Eugene Blatz at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
She was employed at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 71/2 years. The couple also
operated Blatz's Bar in School Hill for three years. For the past nine years, she was
employed at Lakeside Packing, Manitowoc.
She was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz and the Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her husband Eugene, five sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren; four
brothers; brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her step-mother,
Ruby Rabe.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St.
Nazianz, with the Rev. Leonard Walker, pastor, officiating, preceded by brief family
rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home,
Kiel, from 4 to 9 p.m., TODAY (Monday) and on Tuesday, from 8 a.m., until the time of
services. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m., this evening at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established in her name.
***********
Jeannette Lucinda nee Rabe (July 14, 1936-Aug. 29, 1992 
wife of Eugene [married June 30, 1956 at Sts. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Keil] –daughter of Alvin Rabe and Helen Vogel 
died from "cancer of the brain, one year, and cancer of the lung, two years")


FERDINAND WM. ERNST BLAUMANN   cemetery #40

Name: Blaumann, Ferdinand Wm. Ernst
D. 9/23/1871  B.: 5/30/1871
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872       sex: m/w
Age at death: 3 mo. 24 da.
B.P.: Liberty
D.P.: Liberty
Cem: Trinity Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner, Newton
Spouse:
F.: August Blaumann
M.: Magdalene Blaumann
Cause of Death: convulsions
Add Info.:
Pg.# 137


LENA BLEICHWEHL        cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902:
Death Sat. of the 10-yr. old daughter of Town Newton farmer 
Henry Bleichwahl following a long illness with a heart ailment. 
Her funeral was held Tues. She is the 2nd child the family has 
lost to death in the space of 2 months.


HENRY BLEICHWEHL      cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902:
Death Sat. in Town Newton of 16-yr old Henry Bleichwehl from a lung illness with
which he had suffered a long time. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran
Church in Newton.


META BLEICHWEHL    cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1893:
Death on Thurs. evening, 30 Nov. in Town Newton, from a heart attack, 
of Mrs. Bleichwehl, wife of Heinrich Bleichwehl. The deceased who reached
the age of 36 yrs. 7 mos., was buried Sun. afternoon in the Lutheran 
Cemetery near Teitgen's.


CHARLES BLESCH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1891:
Death Mon., after a long illness with consumption, of C.A. Blesch, 
son of our old fellow citizen P.J. Blesch. The deceased, who served 
here for years as an attorney was 35 yrs. of age. The well-attended 
funeral took place yesterday.


PETER J. BLESCH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904:
Another German pioneer in our city has been taken by death. 
Peter J. Blesch died Mon. afternoon following a long illness. 
He was born 06 Jan. 1827 in Bingen, on the Rhine River, and 
came to America in 1848. He first settled in New York, but 
headed west in 1849 as far as Milwaukee. From there he came 
to Manitowoc in 1850 and has remained here. He worked for 
3 yrs. as a cabinet maker, a skill he had learned in Germany, 
but in 1853 established a store on 9th St. which he operated 
until 1860 when he was elected County Treasurer, an office he 
occupied for 1861 and 1862. After that he reopened his store 
which he had to give up because of approaching age 5 yrs. 
later, and he retired. Mr. Blesch married Margarethe Kellner 
in 1853. She preceded him in death 18 yrs. ago. From that 
marriage there were 2 children –Frank J. and Clara Blesch, 
who now survive their father. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon at the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: heart disease]


ADAM BLESER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1895: 
Death early Tues. morning of Adam Bleser, another of our old settlers 
who are being called away one after another. Mr. Bleser died of heart 
trouble which has afflicted him severely the last few weeks. He was born 
26 June 1821 in Hof Birnbaum, Municipality Wissen, Kreis Altenkirchen, 
Bezirk Coblenz. In 1846 he came to America and settled first in Milwaukee, 
but a short while later moved to Manitowoc. At that time Manitowoc was 
still a wilderness where what is now the 8th Street bridge, he built his 
first house on its south bank, and a nearby log served as a bridge. Mr. 
Bleser started a store in Manitowoc Rapids and quickly became known 
throughout the growing county, so that after only a few years he was 
elected County Treasurer. He later moved to Manitowoc City and operated 
a retail business here until retiring a few years ago. Mr. Bleser was 
married in 1850 to Elisabeth Pauli, who survives him. From that marriage 
came 3 sons and 4 daughters, who also survive. About a year ago Mr. Bleser 
suffered a stroke out of which the above reported heart problem arose. The 
funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Catholic Church.


ALBERT BLESER   cemetery #44

Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek,
with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Bleser was born March 3, 1881, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids,
son of the late William and Louis Kiel Bleser. He married the former
Elizabeth Baranonski in 1911 at Kellnersville. He was a life-long
resident of Manitowoc County, retiring 30 years ago from the Francis
Creek Bank where he was vice president and a member of the board of
directors for 25 years. Mrs. Bleser preceded her husband in death in
1943.
Survivors include a son, Earl of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ida
Igenburger of Silvertown, Ohio; a brother, Edwin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc,
and three grandchildren. A brother, Arthur, preceded him in death two
weeks ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9
*******
Funeral services for Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who died Friday, 
were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen officiated and 
burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were Clifford Mullins, Alois and Bernard Weilner, James McDonald, 
Phil Baranowski and Fred Baugniet Sr.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1960
*******
[d. 01-01-1960/age 79 yrs.]


MARTHA BLESER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Lester Bleser, 59, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bleser, nee Martha Kiedrowski, was born April 6, 1911, at Walsh, N.D., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kiedrowski. She was married to Lester 
Bleser Nov. 14, 1951, at Manitowoc. They farmed at Rt. 4, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband; five brothers, Paul of Detroit, Zigmund, Francis, 
Edmund and Peter of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bennington 
of Detroit, Miss Jada and Mrs. Cecelia Ditty of Delano, Minn.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1970
*********
[d. 06-19-1970/age 59 yrs./wife of Lester N. Bleser]


MARY BLESER   cemetery #7

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905:
Death Fri. in Cripple Creek, Colorado, of Mrs. Arthur Bleser who 
was on her honeymoon. Mrs. Bleser, nee Mary Pankratz, a daughter 
of Michael Pankratz in Cato, married on 10 Oct. with Arthur Bleser, 
a son of Four Corners resident Wilhelm Bleser. The young couple 
promptly left on a honeymoon to the west where the young groom is 
employed as a mining engineer in Colorado. The honeymoon came to 
a sad end in Cripple Creek. The body of the young deceased will 
be brought here and laid to rest in Cato.


FERDINAND BLIESENER     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900:
A stroke took the life of South Main St. resident Ferdinand Gliesner(sic) 
on Sat. The deceased had lived many years in our city and reached the 
age of 79. He is survived by several grown children. The funeral was 
Mon. from the Lutheran Church.
(Note: I believe the newspaper erred in the surname, it has happened before.)               


DOROTHY G. BLIMEL   cemetery #44

"Dorothy G. Blimel, age 93, of 1137 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully, 
Saturday morning, Nov. 10, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Dorothy was born June 12, 1914, daughter of the late Hugo and Blanche (Jana) Shimek. 
She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1932. In 1933, Dorothy 
graduated from Manitowoc County Normal Teacher's College. On May 6, 1941, she married 
LeRoy Blimel at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death 
on Aug. 1, 1955. 
Dorothy was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. She 
taught second grade at Holy Innocents Parish. A lifelong volunteer, she was a Girl 
Scout leader, a neighborhood chairman. Dorothy was actively involved at St. Mary's 
Parish as a Rosary Altar Society member and past president and member of the St. 
Mary's School Board, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was also an adviser of the 
Junior Daughters' of Isabella, a member of the Daughters' of Isabella and its past 
Regent (1979-1981 and 1985-1987). In addition, she was past president of the 
Wisconsin Czechs, member of the Wisconsin Czech Choraliers, and the Pinecrest 
Historical Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)  
Dorothy was also preceded in death by her two brothers: Hugo and Edward Shimek; a 
step- brother: Roman Koepple and stepsister: Helen Timm. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on 
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the third floor nursing staff, 
hospice staff, and Dr. Alfredo Diaz at Aurora Medical Center as well as the VNA staff. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 12, 2007"


JOHN W. BLOCK   cemetery #43

John W. Block, 60, 1812 Maple St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at his 
home Monday evening.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The 
Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Block was born Sept. 4, 1910, at Manitowoc, son of the late Richard and 
Mary Yonkovitz Block. On Feb. 11, 1939, he married Marie Orchekowski at St. 
Louis, Mo. The couple resided at St. Louis for five years before moving to 
Manitowoc where he was employed for 28 years at the National Tinsel Co. Mr. 
Block was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son and two daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); four brothers, Lester of Denver, Walter of Montana, Joseph of 
Chicago, and Charles E. of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. May Bangert of 
Collinsville, Ill., and Mrs. Ida Gregor of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a wake 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1971


JULIUS BLOCK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909:
Another of our early pioneers has gone to his rest. Julius Block, 
a well-known resident of Manitowoc, died of old age debility Friday 
evening in the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto. Mr. 
Block was born 20 February 1825 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After leaving 
school he learned hand-tailoring and in 1853 came to America, arriving 
in Buffalo, New York, on 02 November. He remained there 6 months and 
then traveled on to Chicago. He did not stay there very long either and 
in 1855 traveled once again this time to Manitowoc where he remained. 
For many years he operated a tailor shop here until old age made it 
impossible, at which time he opened a candy store which he operated until 
his death. Since the death of his wife in October 1907, he has been living 
with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Otto. During his years in our city 
Mr. Block maintained an interest in local affairs and his fellow citizens 
provided him with many positions of trust. During his 60 years he was often 
elected to the office of Alderman for the 3rd Ward and for many years occupied
the office of village marshal, and served as auxiliary sheriff during several
administrations. He was very active in the establishment of the volunteer fire
company and served many years as a member of the hook and ladder company… His
large funeral was held Monday afternoon. The flag was flown at half-mast at the 
fire stations. Mr. Block is survived by 2 children –Mr. P.A. Block in La Crosse,
Wisconsin, and Mrs. Arthur Otto here.
            *******
From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909:
Mr. P.A. Block of La Crosse is visiting here to attend the 
funeral of his father, Julius Block.


MARGARET A. BLOCK     Cemetery #44

  Mrs. Margaret A. Block, 64, of 1519 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died
Tuesday, May 13, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
  Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Salvation Army Citadel
Chapel, Manitowoc. Major David Biggs will officiate and burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
  Mrs. Block, nee Margaret Ann Graff, was born July 9, 1921, at
Sheboygan, daughter of the late Harold and Harriet Warner Graff. She
was married to Walter Block, in 1935, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Block was a
member of Salvation Army Citadel of Manitowoc.
  Survivors include her husband, Walter; her stepfather, Luke Sovine
of Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter-in-law; seven daughters and
sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
  Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to
9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel from 11 a.m.
until the time of services.


SOPHIA M. BLOCK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907:
Again another old German settler of our town has passed. Mrs. Julius Block
closed her tired eyes in the final sleep on Thursday last week. Mrs. Block 
was born Marie Sophie Schultz on 26 May 1818 in Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg-
Schwerin, therefore she reached the age of 89 years 4 months and 29 days. 
In 1846 she married her now surviving husband, Julius C. Block, with whom 
she came to America in 1853. The family first settled in Buffalo, New York, 
but only remained there 5 months before they moved west to make their residence 
in Chicago. The family stayed there until 1854, and then in 1855 the family 
moved to Manitowoc where the deceased has lived for 52 years. Her husband 
operated a tailoring business until age made that profession impossible and 
then established a sweet shop. In recent years the deceased grew weaker and
weaker and then caught a terrible chill several weeks ago which her weakened 
body could not fend off, resulting in death. In addition to her elderly 
husband she is survived by a son Philipp A. Block in La Crosse, a daughter 
here - Mrs. R.A. Otto, as well as a host of friends she made over the years. 
On Sunday she was carried to her final rest. 
(There is a thank you ad in this edition, especially thanking Carl H. Paulus 
for delivering the graveside oration. It is signed by Julius G. Block, husband; 
Philipp A. Block, son; Mrs. A. Otto, daughter.)
*************
From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907: 
Philipp A. Block of La Crosse, son of Julius Block here, together with his
wife were recent visitors in our city. The reason for his visit to his old 
hometown was a sad one in that he was attending his mother’s funeral. Mr. 
Block has for many years been the proprietor of a large brewery in La Crosse, 
but still has many friends here.


FRED BLOECKMANN       cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 25 June)
Mr. Bleckmann, about whose illness we reported last week, died on the 
afternoon of Wed., 19 June, and was buried Sat. afternoon in the Saxonburg 
Cemetery.


ALMA BLOEDORN   cemetery #53

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903:
Death in Reedsville on Thurs. of Mrs. Emil Bloedorn following a 1-yr. illness 
with consumption. She was 22. Her funeral was held Saturday.


ANNA BLOEDORN   cemetery #53

Mrs. Henry Bloedorn, 86, of Reedsville, died Thursday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bloedorn was born Sept. 23, 1886, in the Town of Maple Grove, 
daughter of the late William C. and Anna Zimmerman Maertz. She was 
married to Henry Bloedorn in November, 1912, at Reedsville. Her husband 
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. 
John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons, Elroy, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Appleton; 
a brother, William W. Maertz, of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Waldemar 
Lemke, Mrs. Charles Behnke and Miss Helen Maertz, of Reedsville; a 
grandson and three great grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 5 p.m. Friday until 
1:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 13, 1972


EVALYNE F. BLOEDORN    cemetery #32

Evalyne F. Bloedorn, age 88, former Two Rivers resident, died Monday afternoon, 
March 18, 2002 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at St. 
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will
be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel
Mausoleum, town of Kossuth.
Evalyne was born May 18, 1913 in Brillion, daughter of the late Ernest and Clara
Schwander Buboltz. She attended grade school and high school in Brillion. On 
June 19, 1937, she married Hubert Bloedorn at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion. 
He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1977. The couple owned and operated a farm in 
the Reedsville area until 1962 when they moved to Two Rivers. Evalyne then worked 
at Hamilton Industries for a number of years, until her retirement. She was a long
time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she participated in the sheepshead
marathon and was a member of the Ladies Society of the church. She enjoyed playing
dartball in the Cool City league, crocheting and craft work.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, 14 grandchildren; and 17 
great-grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, and a sister-in-law, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by a son: Frederick Bloedorn; a daughter and son-in-law: Janet
and Harry Wendt; one brother: Waldemar Buboltz; and a sister-in-law: Mabel Buboltz.
Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, on Thursday after noon 
until the time of services at 1:30 p.m.
There will be no visitation this evening.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Bloedorn family with 
funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a very special Thank You to the entire staff of Shady 
Lane Care Center, especially the nurses on second floor, for the years of loving care 
and kindness given to their mother.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2002


GUSTAV BLOQUELLE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907:
The grim reaper has taken the life of another old German settler 
in our city. Gustav Bloquelle died Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bloquelle, 
a descendent of French Huguenots who fled to Germany, was born 
27 June 1833 in Wesel in Prussian Rhineland. In 1855 he immigrated 
to America with his brother Louis and both came to Manitowoc. Louis 
Bloquelle later moved to Detroit where he died several years ago. 
Gustav Bloquelle remained here and opened a box making business 
which he operated until his death except for the war years. At the 
outbreak of the war he enlisted in Company ‘B’ of the 9th Wisconsin 
Infantry Regiment, a company almost totally made up of men from our 
county, with which he served until the end of the war. After his 
discharge he returned to Manitowoc and reopened his box business. In 
1867 he married Mrs. Baensch, the widow of Capt. August Baensch who 
now survives him, along with her son, former Vice Governor Emil Baensch. 
Mr. Bloquelle has no blood relatives here but is survived by 3 sisters
in Germany. He was a passionate hunter and in his first years here made 
many hunting trips with the Indians. Last winter he fell ill and remained 
so for a long time. It was hoped he would recover when Spring arrived, 
but that hope was unfulfilled and his illness recurred ending with his 
death Sunday afternoon… Mr. Bloquelle’s funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon under the auspices of the local post of the G.A.R. to which 
the deceased had belonged for many years. Six comrades from his company
served as pallbearers: August Grosstueck, Henry Schmidt, Carl Fricke, 
Carl Werbke, Henry Schweitzer and Gottfried Krueger.


META C. BLUM   cemetery #89A

Funeral Services for Mrs. William Blum, 77, of Rt. 1 Mishicot, a former resident 
of Two Rivers who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday noon where she 
was a patient 19 days, will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Blum, nee Meta C. Wenholz, was born Oct. 1, 1884, at Saxonburg, Town of 
Mishicot, daughter of the late Diedrich and Sophia Carsten(s) Wenholz.  She was 
married Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot to William Blum.  In the earlier years of 
their marriage the family resided at Two Rivers for many years.
Besides her husband she leaves six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath 
Jonas, Mrs. Alfred Jurgens and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker 
of Bayfield, Wis. and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt. 1 Mishicot; a son, Herbert of 
Neilsville, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Hugo Ploeckelmann of Mishicot; 19 grandchildren 
and 10 great grandchildren.  A son, daughter and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of service.
December 16, 1961, Herald Times Reporter


WILLIAM BLUM   cemetery #63

From the Manitowoc County Chronicle, December 1, 1906
Wm. Blum, an old settler at Mishicot, aged 66, died last Sunday.  The 
funeral took place last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Lutheran church at Mishicot, REv. Vater officiating.  The G.A.R. fired
the customary salute at the cemetery.  The deceased is a veteran of the 
civil war and a member of Jos. Rankin Post G.A.R., who escorted the body
to the grave.
*********
From the Manitowoc County Chronicle, December 1, 1906
The citizens of our village wer saddened Sunday morning when the solemn
tolling of the church bell announced the death of Wm. Blum, an honored
and respected citizen.  Mr. Blum has been a patient sufferer for some time,
and the last few weeks his sufferenting has been beyond human strength of
endurance.  Everything that human power could do, proved ineffectual and
death came as a relief to him.  The deceased is now 66 years of age and 
has lived here since boyhood.  He joined the army when his country needed
brave men, returning at the close of the conflict to marry and taske up the
life of a farmer, which vocation he has followed ever since.  A widow
six daughters and one son are left to feel the loss of his loving care.
His funeral took place on Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran church of
which he was a devout member.  An immense crowd of mourning friends 
followed his remains to their last resting place.
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1906:
Wilhelm Blom(sic), an old settler of Mishicott, died Sunday of stomach 
cancer, leaving 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday under 
the direction of the Two Rivers G.A.R. post to which the deceased 
had belonged. 
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From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1906: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 Nov.) 
Today we have to report the sad news that Wm. Blum, whose 
illness we recently told you about, has died. His illness 
was of a type that the doctors could not help. A few weeks 
ago he went to Green Bay for an operation, but the doctors 
there were of the opinion that an operation would be of no 
help, so after spending a few days in the hospital he returned 
home and died Sunday morning. His funeral took place Wednesday 
afternoon from the Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife 
and 7 grown children -6 daughters and a son. The daughters are 
Mrs. H. Kempfert of Two Rivers, Mrs. H. Detjen of Algoma, Mrs. 
P. Schmidt of Milwaukee, Mrs. WM. Redeker and Mrs. O. Schmidt 
of here, as well as Miss Alvina and William, the only son, both 
who live with their mother. Mr. Blum and his family have lived 
here for many years, made many friends, and many join the family 
in its grief. He was 67.
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From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Dec.) 
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kempfert went to Mishicott last Wednesday 
to attend the funeral of Wilhelm Blum. Mrs. Kempfert is the 
oldest daughter of the deceased. He served 3 years in the 
Union Army during the war…He was a member of the local G.A.R. 
post and drew a pension for his service. He leaves his widow 
and a large family, mostly daughters, in good circumstances.


WILLIAM F. BLUM   cemetery 89A

William F. Blum, 83 of Rt. 1, Mishicot, retired sexton of Mishicot Public
Cemetery, died Sunday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had
been a patient for three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating.  Burial
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Blum was born August 22, 1885, in the town of Mishicot,a son of the
late William and Doris Wolf Blum.  He attended the Mishicot school district.  
He married the former Meta Wenholz Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot.  Seh preceded
him in death in December of 1961.  The couple celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1957.
Mr. Blum was a rural mail carrier from 1904 to 1911, after which he moved his
family to Two Rivers and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Boehringer Oil and
Fuel Co. and later at Kahlenberg Bros. Co.  In 1929 the family moved to a farm
in the Tisch Mills area wich he operated until 1944.  He became Mishicot's first
garbage collector in the middle 1940s and also was the sexton of the Mishicot 
Public Cemetery until his retirement four years ago when he moved to his present
address in the Town of Mishicot.
Surviving are his six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath Jonas, Mrs. 
Alfred Jurgens, and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker of Bayfield 
and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt.1, Mishicot; a son, Herbert of Neillsville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lena Schmidt of Rt. 1 Mishicot, and Mrs. Alvina Thielbar of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 
19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren.  Two children and five sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Tuesday
until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body
will lie in state until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Mon. Sept. 23, 1968


C. F. BLUMENSTEIN   cemetery #41

Name: Blumenstein, Fred Christian
D. 4/17/1870  B.:
Reg. D.: 11/22/1870    sex: m/w
Age at death: 48 yrs. 1 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Saxe Altenburg, Germany
D.P.: Eaton, Mtw. Co.
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner
Spouse: Wilhelmina Seifert
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: consumption
Add Info.: farmer; cert. dt. 6/17/1870
Pg.# 83
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(Christian Friedrich Blumenstein, born 22 February 1822 in Saxe-Altenburg, 
died 17 April 1870 (Easter) from consumption or tuberculosis, buried 19 April 
1870 with church rite. (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)


FRIEDRICH WILLIAM BLUMENSTEIN

Name: Blumenstein, Friedrich William
D. 8/1/1870  B.: 11/29/1869
Reg. D.: 12/23/1870       sex: m/w
Age at death: 8 mo. 1 da.
B.P.: Liberty, Mtw. Co.
D.P.: Liberty
Cem: Norwegian Church Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner, Newton
Spouse:
F.: C.F. Blumenstein
M.: Wilhelmina Blumenstein
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 99


WILHELMINE BLUMENSTEIN   cemetery #41

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899:
Death in Branch on Sat. of Mrs. Wilhelmina Blumenstein, widow of the late 
F. Blumenstein. The deceased was born 02 Aug. 1831 in Saxon-Weimar and came 
to America in 1847 as a 16-yr. old girl. She is survived by 5 children. Her 
funeral took place yesterday in Valders.


GENEVIEVE BLUMENTHAL   cemetery #44

Mrs. Walter Blumenthal, 85, of 914 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Blumenthal, nee Genevieve Krainik, was born Nov. 8, 1886, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Emily Krainik. She was a graduate of Doan 
College of Music, Krete, Neb. She was married to Walter Blumenthal 
Sept. 24, 1909, in Boulder Colo. Her husband preceded her in death in 1965.
A brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday until the time 
of service Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 28, 1972
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[d. 09-28-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Walter E. Blumenthal]