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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.
JAMES J. BLAHA cemetery #66 James J. Blaha, age 69, of 5204 Two Creeks Road, Two Rivers, entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 2008, at the Aurora Medical Center of Two Rivers, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on July 19, 1938, in Two Creeks to the late Victor and Mary (Jisa) Blaha and has been a lifelong Two Creeks resident. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1956. He married the former Lynn Gasche on May 19, 1962, in Pilson. Jim owned and operated the family farm in the town of Two Creeks for many years and later worked for the Crescent Woolen Mills of Two Rivers for 10 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church, Tisch Mills Site, where he belonged to the Holy Name Society and the Men's Choir. He was also a member of the Mishciot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council 4807, the Pleasant View Gun Club and served in the U.S. National Guard. He enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead, fishing, hunting deer and antelope and taking many hunting trips to Wyoming for more than a 41-year period. (Survivors omitted for privacy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister: Marian Selner; one brother: Gordon Blaha; his brothers- in-law: Tom Clinton and John Shedivy; and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jacob and Mildred Gasche Thibaudeau. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. parish wake service, led by Deacon Bob Pribek on Monday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at St. Isidore the Farmer, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church-Tisch Mills Site. There will be a 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary on Tuesday morning at the church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dennis Drury officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 2, 2008
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
JACOB F. BLAHNIK cemetery #3 Jacob F. Blahnik, 59, of Clarks Mills, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Blahnik was born Dec. 16, 1899, at Prauge, Czechoslovakia son of the late Louis and Antoniette Barnesh Blahnik. He moved to the United States as a younster with his family and settled at Appleton until 1920 when he came to Manitowoc County. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. He married the former Viola Peters Sept. 7, 1920, at Stambaugh, Mich. For the past 11 years he was employed at Lakeside Machine Shop and was a member of Machinists Local 516 of Manitowoc. He also served as president of Grace Lutheran Church for five years. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, three brothers, Charles of Los Angeles, John of LaCrosse and Lewis of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. Julis Balza of Appleton and Mrs. Raymond Kessler of Kaukauna; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1959 P. 9
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.
KATHLEEN BLANCHARD cemetery #44 MANITOWOC WOMAN KILLED IN COLLISION Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69, Victim; Her Sister and Sister-in-Law Injured ELM GROVE-Two sisters and a sister-in-law from Manitowoc were injured, one fatally, in a two car crash at a rain slick intersection in this Milwaukee suburban community Wednesday. Automobiles involved were driven by Miss Elva Zander, 72, 1718 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, and Mrs. Sandra Reimer, 28, Sheboygan. Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69-year-old widow riding in the Zander car, died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital of injuries received in the accident. Miss Zander, a retired grade school teacher, was critically hurt and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Zander, 51, an employe of Manitowoc County Hospital, was listed in fair condition. Both have broken ribs and pelvises and possible internal inuries. They are under treatment at the Waukesha hospital. The women were on a trip to Brookfield shopping square at the time of the accident. All three resided in the same house at the Michigan Avenue address in Manitowoc. Mrs. Reimer was hospitalized with a severe scalp cut and her daughter, Tracy, 5, was treated for cuts and released. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Blue Mound Road and Pilgrim Parkway (North Moorland Road) just before noon Wednesday. Elm Grove police said Miss Zander's car was making a left turn when it collided with the one driven by Mrs. Reimer. Taught Grade School Miss Zander taught the primary grades at Jefferson Grade School for many years before her retirement in 1962. The former Kathleen Zander was born in Manitowoc July 29, 1899, daughter of the late Arthur and Tillie Levenhagen Zander. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from the old north side high school in 1917. She was employed in the office at the Mirro Aluminum Co. for 40 years prior to her retirement in 1964. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a long- time member of the church choir and also a member of the Eastern Star No. 196. She was an ardent golfer and was a member of the Fox Hills Country Club. She married Ernst Blanchard April 25, 1946, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1959. Funeral Saturday Survivors in additon to her sister, Elva, are two brothers, Arthur of Manitowoc and Karl of San Diegeo, Calif., one nephew and two nieces. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel in First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday and then at the chapel. Eastern Star memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 19, 1968 P. 1 ******** [d. 09-18-1968, Milwaukee, WI/age 69 yrs./widow of Ernest J. Blanchard/ bur. on Mrs. Arthur H. Zander lot] (b. 29 July 1899/d. Sept. 1968/SSDI)
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 *********** (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
CYRIL J. BLASHKA cemetery #43 Cyril Blashka, 41, a former Manitowoc resident, died suddenly Wednesday night at his home in Kenosha. Relatives here said that funeral arrangements have not been completed at yet. Having lived in this city for a number of years where he was employed as a plumber, Mr. Blashka moved to Kenosah 24 years ago to continue in that work there. He is survived by his wife, the former Viola Ruchhoeft; his mother, Mrs. Mary Blashka of Two Rivers; three sons, (private), and a daughter, (private), all at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 8, 1949 P. 2
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
LEON BLASHKA cemetery #18 Leon Blashka, 89, Cooperstown farmer who died on the old homestead, was buried at Greenstreet. A wife and seven sons survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 13, 1928 P. 3
NICK BLASHKA cemetery #43 Nick J. Blashka, 75, of 916 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed shortly before his death. He had been ill five months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Blashka was born July 30, 1891, at Cooperstown, son of the late Leon and Pauline Sayeski Blashka. He married Catherine Sobiech Nov. 19, 1914, at Manitowoc. He had been employed by the city parks department as a caretaker and retired nine years ago. Survivors are the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Gertrude) Schultz of Kiel, Mrs. Edward (Lucille) Wasmer St., of Spring Valley and Mrs. Alvin (Rosalie) Walters of Manitowoc; a son, John of Sheboygan; two brothers, Peter of Manitowoc and Thomas of Denmark, 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Four children and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 10, 1966 P. 3
PETER BLASHKA (d. 1967) cemetery #43 Peter Blashka, 84, formerly of 3403 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Blashka was born Sept. 6, 1884, at Cooperstown, son of the late Leo and Pauline Sejewski Blashka. He married Mrs. Mary Hamernick Tome in 1909 at Greenstreet, Wis. They farmed at Denmark until 1944 when they moved to Manitowoc. Prior to Mr. Blashka's retirement he worked at Manitowoc Equipment Works. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1949. Survivors include a brother, Thomas of Denmark and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 18, 1967 P. 21
ROSE BLASHKA cemetery #43 MRS. BLASHKA DIES SUNDAY Funeral Services Are To Be Held On Wednesday. Mrs. William Blashka, 49, Calumet Drive, ill for the past two weeks, died Sunday morning at the hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The deceased whose maiden name was Rose Niespodziany, was born in 1885 at Reifs Mills. She was married in this city 22 years ago to William Blashka and they resided here since. (Survivors omitted for privacy)) The body was removed to the home on Calumet Drive this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, November 04, 1934
WILLIAM BLASHKA cemetery #43 William J. Blashka, Sr., 79 of 941 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Homes, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial will in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Blashka was born Feb. 9, 1881, at Cooperstown, son of the late Leo and Pauline Sayeski Blashka. He married Rose Nespor July 1911 at Manitowoc and she preceded him in death Nov. 4, 1934. Prior to retirement 14 years ago he was employed by the Chicago North and Western Railroad for 35 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A son, Edward, preceded him in death in 1951. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1960
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
JOHN BLAZEK, SR. (d. 1923) cemetery #44 JOHN BLAZEK, 84, ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS TODAY John Blazek, Sr., resident of Manitowoc county for more than a half century, died at the family home at 518 North Fourth street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age, Mr. Blazek having been a sufferer for more than a year. Mrs. Blazek died about five weeks ago and since her death Mr. Blazek failed rapidly, death coming shortly after noon today. Mr. Blazek celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday anniversary on February 10. He was born in Bohemia and came to America and Manitowoc county shortly after reaching his majority. He lived for many years on a farm in the Town of Kossuth, selling to come to the city forty years ago. He is survived by two sons, Joseph and John Jr., both of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Nohlachek of Fond du Lac, Mrs. John Tomaschek, Shawano and Mrs. George Teche of Two Rivers and two brothers, James and George Blazek of Coleman. The funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1923 P. 1 ********* [bur 03-24-1923/cause: myocarditis/bur on Mary Blazek lot]
AUGUSTA BLECK cemetery #40 Mrs. Edward Bleck, 71, county resident for 55 years, died early today at the homestead at Liberty, two miles south of Valders. Although she had been in failing health for two weeks her death was due to a sudden heart stroke. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m., from the home and at two o'clock from the Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bleck, nee Augusta Peters, was born in Germany In 1867 and when a girl of 16 came to this county with her parents. They located on a farm in Rockland. In 1890 she was married to Edward Bleck. They lived in Rockland for a time and 35 years ago moved to the present farm south of Valders. Survivors are the widower; six daughters, Mrs. Edward Larson of Valders, Mrs. C. M. Halderson, city, Mrs. Otto Swanke, route 3, Manitowoc, Gusta and Esther, on the home farm, Mrs. Adonis Valleskey of Collins; two sons, Reinhold and Eddie of Liberty; two brothers, Fred of Brilllon and Reinhold; seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. The body will be moved to the Bleck home from the Berge undertaking parlors, Valders, Saturday at 4 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 30 1939
EDWARD C. BLECK cemetery #40 Edward Bleck, 81, died last night at the farm home of his son, Edward Jr., town of Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 1:30 at the Trinity Luthern church in Liberty, the Rev. Adelbert Geiger officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Bleck was born in Rockland in 1866 and in 1890 married Augusta Peter of the town of Rantoul, Calumet county. They resided in Collins until 1902 when they purchsed the present homestead farm in Liberty. Mrs. Bleck died in 1940. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Amanda Larson of Valders, Mrs. Bertha Halverson and Miss Augusta Bleck of Manitowoc, Miss Esther Bleck of Liberty and Mrs. Rosalie Valleskey of Collins; two sons, Reinhold of Liberty and Edward Jr., on the home farm; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home from noon Sunday until the time of services on Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 5, 1947 P. 2
IDA BLECK cemetery #44 Funeral services for Mrs. August Bleck, 64, who died Saturday will take place Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 1405 South Eighth street, and at 2 o'clock from the First German Ev. Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors include two sons, three brothers, Herman, August and John Zimmerman, all of Reedsville, and two sisters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5 ******* [cause: acute cardiac decompensation senility/bur. on Mrs. August Bleck lot]
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. ******* (Lena Maria Louise Bleichwehl/d. 29 Mar. 1902/bur. 01 Apr. 1902/ from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.), ossw:
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. ****** (Meta Bleichwehl/d. 30 Nov. 1893/bur. 03 Dec. 1893/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
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.
ADAM BLESER (d. 1919) cemetery #43 Adam Bleser, Co. Pioneer Passes Away Adam Bleser, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, passed away at his home at Four Corners today, one day before he would have attained his seventy-fourth year, Mr. Bleser having been born on January 1, 1846. Death was due to infirmities and illness from which he had suffered for some time. Mr. Bleser was a native of Germany born near Coblenz and came to America in 1865 at the age of 19. The greater part of his life had been passed on a farm near Four Corners and he was one of the most prominently known farmers in the county. Mr. Bleser retired from active management of his farm eight years ago and has since lived quietly at his home at Four Corners. For thirty years Mr. Bleser was secretary of the Manitowoc Rapids Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and he had served in positions in school and town offices for many years and had always taken an active interest in public affairs. Mr. Bleser was married in 1874 to Mary Wiesner who with six children survive him. The children are Louis, John and Walter residing on farms near Four Corners, Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth) Hall, who resides north of the city and Mrs. C.W. (Olive) Meisnest and Mrs. Nic (Martha) Fey, of this city. Eleven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 from the late home. Manitowoc Herald-News, December 31, 1919 (sent in by researcher/given names of daughters added by researcher/ see contributors page)
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.]
JOHN BLESER cemetery #44 JOHN BLESER, 48, RAPIDS FARMER, DIES TODAY John Bleser, 48, well known town of Rapids farmer and a brother of Supervisor Louis Bleser of Manitowoc Rapids, passed away this morning at the hospital. Although in failing health he was able to be about his duties on the homestead farm, west of the city, until a week ago when he was removed to the hospital here. The deceased was born in the town of Rapids in 1883 and always made his home in the county. He was a great lover of fishing and hunting and although of a quiet and retiring disposition boasted of a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his passing. He was married 21 years ago to Miss Rose Anderes of Reif's Mills who survives him with three children, Lester, 19, Hildegard, 17, and Agnes, 13. In addition his aged mother, Mrs. Adam Bleser, of Rapids, two brothers, Louis and Walter, both of Rapids, and three sisters, Mrs. C.W. Meisnest and Mrs. Nic Fey, both of this city, and Mrs. Frank Hall of Route 6, also survive. The remains will be removed to the homestead from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home on Wednesday afternoon and burial will take place Thursday morning at nine from the home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church here, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1932 P. 2 ******** [bur. 3-17-1932/age 48 yrs/cause: inanition with carcinoma of stomach]
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
FRANZ BLIMEL cemetery #38 DEATH LAID HEAVY HAND ON CITY IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OLSON, PEPPARD AND MUSHEL (sic) HOMES VISITED BY GRIM DESTROYER DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING--FRANK BLIMEL BURIED Frank Blimel Buried. Frank Blimel, a pioneer settler of the county whose death occurred at Francis Creek, was buried today. He was 84 years old and the father of Mrs. C. Hessel of that place. Several children survive. Mr.Blimel was a brother-in-law of Michael and Catherine Pankratz, both of whom have died within the past two weeks. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.1
MARY BLIMEL cemetery #38 MRS. BLIMEL 93 AT DEATH Francis Creek Pioneer To Be Buried On Saturday Mrs. Mary Blimel, Francis Creek, widow of the late Frank Blimel Sr., died Tuesday. She was 93. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Blimel had been making her residence on the homestead farm now operated by her son Frank Jr. Infirmities of old age was the cause of her death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 a.m. from the St. Ann's Catholic church in Francis Creek with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Born Mary Pankratz in Germany 93 years ago, the deceased came to America with her parents at the age of 14. The family settled in the town of Kossuth. There 73 years ago she married Frank Blimel and they took up their home on the present homestead farm, now operated by the only son. The husband died 19 years ago. Survivors are the son Frank Jr., a daughter Mrs. Frank Hessel of Francis Creek, 17 grand children and 30 great grandchildren. Mrs. Blimel was a member of St. Ann's society of the Francis Creek congregation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 9, 1934 P. 2
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.
SUSAN BLOCK cemetery #43a Mrs. Susan Block, 55, native of Manitowoc who resided at 719 S. 16th St., died at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John F. Conrad will be celebrant, the Rev. James Stamborski deacon and the Rev. Patrick Bernardy sub-deacon at the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary Church Cemetery. The former Susan Drill was born July 31, 1908, daughter of the late George and Anastasia Bury Drill. She was educated at St. Mary School and was married to Richard Block Feb. 2, 1941, at St. Mary Church. He died Aug. 7, 1954. Surviving Mrs. Block are five brothers, Peter, Benjamin, Henry and Theodore Drill, of Manitowoc and Stanley Drill, of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. John Osesek, Mrs. Herbert Matte and Mrs. Edwin Podrowsky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen Ladinski, of Milwaukee and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 19, 1963 P. 13
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. ********* [bur. 04-16-1907/cause: obstruction of the bowels]
ALMA BLOY cemetery #44 Mrs. Herman G. Bloy, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Bloy, nee Alma Schwalbe, was born July 14, 1885. in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Anna Damm Schwalbe. She was married to Herman Bloy June 9, 1909 at Collins. They located there until 15 years ago, then came to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include three brothers. Ferdinand of Chilton, August of Rt. 1 Manitowoc, and Ted of Collins. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home N. Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 8, 1969
DORIS BLUM cemetery #63 Pioneer of Mishicot Passes Away Mrs. Wm. Blum, 88, pioneer of Mishicot passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Thlelbar, In the township this morning. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon at two from the St Peter's Lutheran church in Mishicot. Mrs. Blum, nee Doris Wulf, was born in Holstein, Germany, July 21, 1843. At the age of 14 years she came to this country with her parents and settled in Mishicot. On March 6, 1865 she was united in marriage to William Blum, who preceded her in death 25 years ago. She had been a resident of Mishicot 65 years. Eight children were born to the couple with six surviving. There are five daughters, Mrs. Nick Nocker, Manitowoc; Mrs. William Redeker, Mrs. Otto Schmidt Mishicot; Mrs. Paul Schmidt Milwaukee and Mrs. Henry Thielbar of Mishicot and a son, William Blum, of Gibson. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 16, 1932
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. ************* 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 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
CHARLES BLUMENSTEIN cemetery #41 Chas. Bluemenstein, of the town of Newton, who was injured Wednesday morning in a run away, died yesterday. A wife and nine children survive him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 19, 1898 P. 1 ******** From Bob Domagalski: Blumenstein, Charles (Oct. 31, 1852-Nov. 18, 1898 –husband of Henriette McGlaughland [married March 17, 1880 in civil service in Manitowoc County] –son of Frederick Christian Blumenstein and Wilhelmina Seifert –born Town of Liberty –died from “fracture of spine –2 days”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty
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.) ********** Sent in by Bob Domagalski: Blumenstein, Frederick Christian (also shown as “Christian F.” (Feb. 22, 1822-April 17, 1870 –husband of Margaretha Dicke [married Oct. 24, 1859 at Evan. Lutheran Church, Town of Manitowoc Rapids –divorced in 1861 –Margaretha was the daughter of Cord Heinerich Vogelsang and Sophia –was this Sophia's second marriage?] –re-married to Wilhelmina Seifert Guenther about 1866 [had two children from this second marriage – Wilhelmina and Friederich William] –son of Wilhelm Blumenstein and Juliana Geisenhainer –born Saxe Altenburg, Germany –Civil War veteran of Company C, 34th Wisconsin Infantry –enlisted on Dec. 19, 1862 at City of Sheboygan and mustered out on Sept. 8, 1863 –farmer –died Town of Eaton –died from “consumption”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty
FRIEDRICH WILLIAM BLUMENSTEIN cemetery #41 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 ************* From Bob Domagalski: Blumenstein, Frederick William (baby –Nov. 29, 1869-Aug. 1, 1870 –son of Frederick Christian Blumenstein and Wilhelmina Seifert –born and died Town of Liberty –died from “convulsions”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty
HENRIETTA BLUMENSTEIN cemetery #44 From Bob Domagalski: Blumenstein, Henriette nee McGlaughland (Jan. 27, 1857-June 27, 1933 –wife of Charles Blumenstein [married March 17, 1880 in civil service in Manitowoc County] –daughter of Henry McGlaughland and Katharine Cambell [both born in Ireland] –born Town of Cato –at time of death lived at 213 Lafallet Ave., City of Manitowoc –died from “carcinoma of stomach with syloric stenosis –starvation and exhaustion, 3 months”) –buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******* [bur. 06-29-1933/age 76 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach with pyloric stenosis]
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. ******* From Bob Domagalski: Blumenstein, Wilhelmina nee Seifert (Aug. 2, 1833-Oct. 7, 1899 –second wife of Frederick Christian Blumenstein –born Saxon-Weimer, Germany –emigrated from Germany to the US in 1847 –died from “broncluses –congestion of the lungs, one week”) –buried at West Valders Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty
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 ******* [d. 09-28-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Walter E. Blumenthal]