[ 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. (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.
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.
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
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. ******* 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.
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 ********* 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 *********** (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 ************
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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. ************* 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. ********* 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 Herald Times Reporter, Mon. Sept. 23, 1968 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.
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 *********** (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.
