[ BRE ]   OBITUARIES

ESTELLA BRECKENRIDGE   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1907: 
After a long period of pain, Miss Estella Breckinridge died Tuesday in the
hospital here following an operation which had been undertaken to ease her 
suffering. She was just 17. Her funeral will be held tomorrow morning from 
St. Boniface Church.


HEINRICH BRECKHEIMER   cemetery #83

Mr. Heinrich Breckheimer, an elderly and respected settler in 
Town Rhine, died the beginning of last week.  He was about 72 
years old. He had an operation for a rupture a short time ago 
and although the surgery was a success he was not strong enough 
to recover.  He is survived by his wife, three sons, Fred, 
George and Henry; and 2 daughters. The funeral was Thursday.
Plymouth Post, November 25, 1897


BARBARA BREDL   cemetery #7

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900:
Death in Whitelaw on Fri. of Mrs. Barbara Bredl of old age. 
Mrs. Bredl was born in Austria in 1808, thus reaching the 
age of 92 years. She came to America in 1857 with her husband 
who died eight years ago. The family settled near Whitelaw 
where she has lived until just the last few years during which 
she has been living with the family of her son Franz Bredl. She 
leaves 2 sons and 4 daughters as well as many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and even one great-great-grandchild. Her 
funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Whitelaw.


MARGARET BREDL   cemetery #43

Margaret, wife of John Bredl, the well known hotel keeper, Tenth and Jay streets, 
died early this morning after an illness of several months, of general debility. 
The deceased was a native of Austria where she was born April 23, 1846, being 
seventy-four years old at the time of her death. The aged couple celebrated their 
golden wedding July 19, of last year. Besides her husband she leaves six children. 
They are Mrs. Frank Gerl of Rapids, Mrs. Fred Pruss of Cato, Mrs. Joseph Kohlbeck 
of Wausau and Mrs. Michael Wellner, Mrs. George Haase and Frank Bredl, of this 
city.
Thirty-two grand children and fifteen great grand children also survive. The 
funeral will be held at St. Boniface church Thursday morning, interment at 
Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1920 P. 8


ALBERT BREHMER   cemetery #78

Father of Reedsville Man Dies At Age of 81
Albert Brehmer, 81, father of Arnold Brehmer, Reedsville, died Saturday 
evening at the home of his son, Herman, at Rantoul, Calumet county. Funeral 
services will be held on Thursday afternoon from the Rockland Lutheran church. 
He was a carpenter and farmer and married Bertha Klessig in 1879. She died 
four years ago.
Survivors are four sons and two daughters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1936 P. 7


BERTHA BREHMER   cemetery #78

MRS. ALB. BREHMER DEATH AT RANTOUL
Mrs. Albert Brehmer, nee Bertha Klessig, died Sunday at the home of her 
son in Rantoul, Calumet county. The deceased had been in failing health 
for some months. Last June she was brought to the Holy Family hospital 
in this city where she underwent an operation, her leg being amputated.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at one-thirty p.m. from the home 
of her son Emil and at two-fifteen p.m. from the Lutheran church in Eaton. 
Burial will be in the adjoinng cemetery.
The deceased was born in Mosel, Sheboygan county in 1857. Her husband 
Albert Brehmer, five sons including Otto Adolph of the town of Eaton, 
Arnold of Reedsville and Herman on the old homestead and two daughters 
survive. A sister Mrs. Charles Eickert, Peshtigo, three brothers, Christ 
and Adolph Klessig, of Curtis, Wis., Louis of Rockland, and ?? ????? 
grand children also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1932 P. 6


HELEN BREHMER   cemetery #78

Mrs. Helen Brehmer, 73, of 421 S. Main St., Brillion, died unexpectedly 
Sunday at the home of a son, Donald.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in 
the parish cemtery.
Mrs. Brehmer, nee Helen Haese, was born Apr. 15, 1900, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Gottlieb and Ottellia Krueger Haese. She was 
married to Herman Brehmer May 9, 1921. They farmed in the Town of Rantoul 
their entire life. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ladies 
Aid Society, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 126 of Brillion and the 
Golden Agers Club.
Survivors include two sons, Earl, of Green Bay and Donald, of Hilbert; a 
brother, Hubert, of Hilbert, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Her husband, a daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3:30 Tuesday until 
10:30 Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1974 P. 16


HERMAN BREHMER   cemetery #78

Herman W. Brehmer, 69, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Monday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thrusday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Victor Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Brehmer was born May 7, 1900, in Town of Rantoul, son of the late Albert 
and Bertha Klessig Brehmer. He married Helen Haese May 9, 1922, at Reedsville, 
and the couple farmed the homestead farm.
Survivors include the wife; two sons (private), a sister Mrs. Meta Hanmeier, 
of Menasha; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. A daughter, three 
sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1969 P. 5


JENNIE BREI    cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1897:
Death Tues. last week in Milwaukee of Miss Jennie Brei, daughter of Town
Manitowoc Rapids resident Jacob Brei, at the age of 18 of consumption. Her
body was brought here and buried in the local Catholic Cemetery on Thursday.


JOHN BREI     cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1889:
Death on Mon. morning of 20 yr. old John Brei, son of Town of Manitowoc
Rapids resident Jacob Brei, of edema. The funeral took place yesterday morning
in the Catholic Cemetery.


BARBARA BREIDER   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 05 Oct.) 
Death last Wednesday evening of 88-year old Mrs. Breider in the home of her son John. 
The elderly lady, who was sick only one day, is survived by her sorrowing husband, 
as well as several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The funeral was 
held Saturday from the Catholic Church with a long funeral procession to the cemetery. 
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From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909: 
Death Thursday last week, after an illness of only a few hours, of Mrs. John
Breider, Sr., in the home of her son John Breider, Jr., in Eastwin. The
deceased was born 17 February 1822 in Torea, Germany. In addition to her sorrowing
husband she is survived by 3 children and several grandchildren. The funeral was held
in the Catholic cemetery in Mishicott.


BARTH BREIDER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1895:
Death in Two Rivers on Thurs. of last week, of Barth. Breider, one of the oldest
settlers of Town Mishicott. The deceased, who moved to Two Rivers a few years
ago, was buried Sun. in the Two Rivers Catholic Cemetery.


JOHANNE BREIDER   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1895: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Jan.) 
A number of people have been put under quarantine here by the State Health 
Department - those who attended the funeral of the son of Peter Breider in 
Mishicott, who died of smallpox.
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From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1895: 
Regarding those who attended the Breider funeral in Two Rivers, two of them 
are sick: Peter Christoffel and Mrs. Nic. Kaiser. A Breider daughter is
also still ill.


MARY BREIDER   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 13 Dec.) 
Also, Mrs. P. Breider was taken by death on Mon. Her death 
was a relief from the many years of illness with consumption. 
Mrs. Breider was a true wife and mother and was well regarded 
by everyone. The funeral was held Thurs. in the cemetery of the 
local Catholic Church under the direction of Father St. Louis.


WILLIAM BREIDER   cemetery #63

Funeral services for William R. Breider Sr., 86 of 2534-38th St., Two Rivers, 
who died Friday, will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul 
Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot.
Mr. Breider was born Oct. 19, 1884, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Peter and Mary Reich Breider. He was engaged in farming most of his life and 
was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for eight years prior to his retirement.
He married the late Martha Hoffman Oct. 3, 1923, at Mishicot. She preceded 
him in death May 18, 1966.
Survivors include a son, three daughters, 17 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.  (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorial services 
will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1971


CHESTER BREIVOGEL   cemetery #89A

Chester W. Breivogel, 69, of 1415 Glenwood St., Two Rivers, retired 
tool and die designer at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, died early 
Friday morning at University Hospitals, Madison, where he had been a 
patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Breivogel was born Oct. 17, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
John and Mary Krueger Breivogel. He attended St. John Parochial School 
and was graduated from former Two Rivers High School with the Class of 
1921. He retired from his position at the Hamilton firm in 1964. He 
married Emma Raatz at Two Rivers Sept. 11, 1929.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to 
the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 29, 1973


JOHN BREIVOGEL  (d. 1906)   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906:
A small child of John Breivogel in Two Rivers 
died Saturday and was buried Monday.
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(Note: Wisc death index: Burvagel Jr, John/
Death: May 18 1906/Manitowoc/co. death index v.8 p.66)


ESTHER BREMER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907:
Dropsy took the life Friday of 15-year old Esther Bremer, a daughter 
of Valders resident Henry Bremer. The body was brought here and buried 
Monday from the Lutheran Church.


LOUISA BREMER   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909: 
Death Saturday in Manitowoc Rapids of 77–year old Mrs. Louisa Brenner(sic) from
old age debility. The deceased, who had come here as a child, is survived by 
several children. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church in 
Newton.
(Note: I believe the newspaper had the surname wrong.)


MARIA BREMER    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902:
After an illness of about 5 wks., Mrs. Maria Bremer died Fri. of 
bronchitis with which she also had heart trouble. The deceased was 
born 75 yrs. ago in Mecklenburg and came to Manitowoc County with 
her husband in 1852. The couple took over a farm in Town Manitowoc 
Rapids, but following the death of her husband Mrs. Bremer moved in
with her sister here, where she died. She is survived by 5 children.


WILHELM BREMER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1895: 
After a long illness, Mr. Wilhelm Bremer died on his farm 
in Town Cato on 22 Nov. of a tumor. The deceased was born 
26 Feb. 1823 in Malchow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In 1850 he 
married his wife, who survives, and they came to America 
in 1853 settling in Town Newton where they have lived for 
38 yrs. In addition to his wife he leaves 3 sons and 3 
daughters. The funeral took place 26 Nov. in the local
city cemetery.
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[S.W. Bremer/bur. 11-22-1895/age 73 yrs./cause: cancer of the stomach]


WILLIAM BREMER   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1895: 
Death Tues. morning in Town Manitowoc of Wilhelm Bremer. While his son
was plowing, the horses became fractious and Mr. Bremer went to help but 
was thrown down by the horses and broke his neck. The 61 yr. old man 
leaves a widow and 6 grown children. Burial was this morning in the Town 
Newton cemetery.


JAMES BREMSER   cemetery #63

James Bremser, 15, of Mishicot, died Tuesday evening as the result 
of a traffic accident in the village.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Friday at Lambert Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. 
Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
James was born July 27, 1958, son of Frank and Rose Feucht Bremser. 
He was graduated from Holy Cross Parochial School and was a sophomore 
at Mishicot Community High School. He was a member of the Mishicot 
Varsity Cross Country Team.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a 
parish memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 3, 1973


BERNARD BRENNAN   cemetery #55

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 
Death Mon. in Cato of Bernard Brennan, an old resident 
of that town, of old age debility. He leaves a widow 
and 8 children.


BERNARD BRENNAN   cemetery #44

BRENNAN, HEAD OF VALDERS FIRM, IS DEAD AT 73
Barney Brennan, 73, president and treasurer of the Valders Lime and Stone Company 
of Valders and one of the founder of the company, died Tuesday at St. Michael's 
hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient for a week.
Mr. Brennan had been active for years in the business and public life at Valders, 
formerly serving as bank president and also was on the village board for years.  He 
was active until less than two weeks ago, when taken ill.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, 
and at 10 o'clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church, Clarks Mills.  Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery in this city.
Mr. Brennan was born in Eaton in 1871, where he spent his early life, and then moved 
to Hayton where he attended school.  He also went to high school in Chilton and after 
leaving school was employed by the Western Lime and Cement company.  He married Miss 
Margaret Wier of Kinderhook, Ill., 51 years ago.
He continued as superintendent of the lime company's plant at Hayton until 1904 when 
he was transferred to Ormsby, Wis., where he was in charge of a lumbermill, store and 
post office for the Western Lime and Cement Company.
In 1907, Mr. Brennan moved to Valders to organize the Valders Lime and Stone company 
with the late T. G. Larson, Dr. T.J. O'Brien and Frank Einberger.  Under Mr. Brennan's 
direction the company has enjoyed an expanding growth.  He also took an active interest 
in village affairs and was chosen a village trustee serving for years on the Valders 
village board.
He was one of the organizers and for years president of the Valders State bank and also 
operated a farm near Valders and one near Antigo.
Mrs. Brennan died in 1938.  Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Henry Grim of Green Bay, 
Mrs. Harry Maethe of Mosinee(?), Mrs. William Curran of Antigo, Mrs. Herbert Peterson 
of Valders; three sons, Harold and Owen of Valders, Raymond of Waupaca; and 25 
grandchildren.
The body may viewed at the Berge funeral home, Valders, from this evening until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1945, PAGE:  2, COLUMN:  3
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[James Bernard Brennan/d. 22 May 1945/age 73 yrs/d. Milwaukee, WI/permission
granted Owen T. Brennan son of J.B. Brennan to use lot for burial purposes by
Mrs. J. Brennan wife of Thos. H. Brennan lot owner cement vault]


CINDERELLA BRENNAN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Owen T. Brennan, 37, nee Cinderella Breu, Valders, died this morning at
5:30 at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from the St. Mary's
Catholic church in Clark's Mills. Burial is to be in Evergreen cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brennan was born May 23, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Breu. She was married to Owen T. Brennan July 9, 1924. She was a member
of the Christian Mothers of the St. Mary's church, the American Legion
Auxiliary at Valders and the Ladies Progressive Club of Valders.
Survivors besides the husband and her mother, include six sons, a
daughter, all at home; two brothers, Ted Breu of Kohler and Winrich Breu
of Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. W.A. Gutmann, St. Nazianz; Mrs. W.
W. Birkle, Sheboygan; and Mrs. P.E. Brennan of North Fond du Lac.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
The body will lie at the home in Valders from 5 p.m. Tuesday to the time
of the services Thursday. The Christian Mothers Altar (rest missing)
(No newspaper named, no date)
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[d. Manitowoc/cause: septicemia/wife of Owen T. Brennan]


EMANUEL T. BRENNAN

Emmanuel T. Brennan, 61, of Milwaukee, was dead on arrival Saturday morning at 
Johnston Municipal Hospital, Milwaukee, after he was struck at 2 a.m. by a hit 
and run driver. He died of a skull fracture.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the 
Rev. Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Brennan was born Dec. 23, 1898, in the Town of Cato, son of the late James 
and Catherine Quirk Brennan. He served in the Army during World War II and for 
a number of years was employed as a welder at AMPCO Metal Inc. of Milwaukee. He 
was a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Survivors include a brother, William of Cato, and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Doyle 
of Cato and Mrs. Peter Falvey of Rt. 1, Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 19, 1960 P. 13
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[d. Milwaukee, WI/cause: skull fracture-auto accident/bur. on Mrs. Thomas Doyle lot]


HERMINA BRENNAN    cemetery #44

(Co. record, vol. #61, page #327

Hermina Brennan
white/female/housewife
b: 27 Sep 1880, Wisconsin/d. 14 Oct 1965 at 1:45 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital, 
         Manitowoc/cause: coronary occlusion due to arteriosclerosis/age 85/widow
p: Ferdinand Schott and Elizabeth Schmidt
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Mrs. Hermina Brennan, 85, of 1026 S. 17th St, Manitowoc, widow of Thomas Brennan, 
former Manitowoc County sheriff, died Thursday at Holy Family, Manitowoc, where 
she was a patient 23 days.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.  Monday at Pfeffer funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brennan, nee Hermina Schott, was born Sept. 27, 1880, in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the lat Ferdinand and Elizabeth Schmitt Schott.  She was married to 
Thomas Brennan July 21, 1907, at Charlestown, Calumet County.  The couple resided 
at Valders until 1919 when Mr. Brennan became sheriff for a year.  He preceded her 
in death June 16, 1939.  She was a charter member of Eagles Auxiliary.
Surviving are five sons, two daughters, 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 6:30 p.m. the 
Eagles Auxiliary will conduct memorial services and at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Oct. 15, 1965 - Friday, PAGE:  T3, COLUMN: 3


JAMES BRENNAN     Cemetery #44

(Co. record vol. #22, page #28)

Mr. James Brennan
b: 10 Feb 1856, Wisconsin
d: 3 Dec. 1925 at 7 a.m./cause: Gastric Carcinoma & chrome(sic) Nephritis
white/male/retired Farmer
age: 69 yrs. 9 mo. 22 days
p: Andrew Brennan/b. Ireland and Bridget Ryan/b. Ireland
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JAS. BRENNAN, CO. PIONEER DIES, AGE 70
James Brennan, life long resident of Manitowoc county, and for many years
prominent as a political leader, died at his home, 408 North Sixth Street, 
last night, a victim of cancer.  The funeral will be held from the Urbanek and 
Wattawa chapel to the Sacred Heart church Saturday morning at 9.
Mr. Brennan was 70 years of age, having been born in Cato February 10, 1855, where 
he spent most of his life on a farm.  He served as supervisor of the town for 
three years and for fifteen years was a school clerk.  Later he was a government 
mail carrier at Cato and served in other official positions.  He was married to 
Catherine Quirk in 1883 and besides his widow is survived by five children, 
Mrs. Thomas Doyle of Cato; Mrs. Peter Faivey of Maple Grove; Lovell and William of 
Cato, and Thomas E. of Texas.  A sister, Mrs. Cunningham, of Fond du Lac and a 
brother, Michael, of Filett, also survive and there are eight grandchildren.
From the Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, Dec 3, 1925, page 6; column 2


JAMES BRENNAN    Cemetery #44

VOLUME #30, PAGE #308
NAME OF DECEASED:  James Bernard Brennan
COLOR/ SEX:  White/ male
OCCUPATION OF DECEASED:  (I couldn't read)
AGE:  73 yrs 5 mo. 26 days
FATHER:  Thomas Brennan
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE:  Ireland
MOTHER:  Mary Finegan
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Canada
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County
BIRTHDATE:  Nov 25, 1871
CERTIFICATION:  widowed
SPOUSE'S NAME OF DECEASED: --
DEATH DATE:  May 22, 1945 at 1:20
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Myocardial failure  cornory?
OPERATION PERFORMED:  cystostomy
MAJOR FINDING:  Carcinoma of bladder 
LENGTH OF DISEASE: --
PLACE OF DEATH:  Milwaukee, Wisconsin - St. Michael's
RESIDENCE:  Valders, Wisconsin
NAME OF PHYSICIAN:  J. J. Pallone
NAME OF INFORMANT:  Harold Brennan, Valders
PLACE OF BURIAL:  Evergreen Cemetery
DATE OF BURIAL:  May 25, 1945


KATHERINE BRENNAN   Cemetery #44

(Co. record vol. #30, page #528)
 
Katherine Brennan
white/female/occup. housework
b: 1 May 1854, Canada/d. 31 Oct. 1936, Manitowoc/age: 82/cause: apoplexy
spouse: James Brennan
father: C. Quirk/mother: unknown
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MRS BRENNAN PASSES AWAY
FORMER CATO RESIDENT DIES EARLY THIS MORNING OF STROKE 
Mrs. Katherine Brennan, 82, died at her home, 408 N. 6th Street, at 5:15 this 
morning following a week's illness.  She suffered a stroke.
Funeral services will be held Mnday morning at 9 o'clock from the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. W.H. Grace officiating.  
Burial will be made in the Evergreen Cemetery.
BORN IN CANADA
Mrs. Brennan, nee Katherine Quirk, was born May 1, 1854 in Canada.  She moved to 
Cato with her parents at the age of 9 months and lived there until 1919, when 
she moved to Manitowoc.  She was married January 9, 1883 to James Brennan, who 
died 11 years ago. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of the Sacred Heart church.
Survivors include two sons, William on the homestead at Cato and Emanuel, Portland, 
Ore.; two daughters Mrs. Tom Doyle, Cato, and Mrs. Peter W. Falvey, Reedsville; 
a sister, Mrs. Michael Laughlin, Milwaukee; and 12 grandchildren.  
The body will lie at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday morning until the time 
of the services Monday. 
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Oct 31, 1936, page 4, column 5
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[d. 2 Nov. 1936/age 82 yrs./d. Manitowoc/cause: Apploplexy (sic)]


ROSE BRENNAN     Cemetery #44

VOLUME #49, PAGE #304
NAME OF DECEASED:  Miss Rose Brennan
COLOR/SEX:  White/ female
OCCUPATION OF DECEASED:  housekeeper
AGE:  78
FATHER:  Thomas Brennan
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE: ----
MOTHER:  Mary Finegan
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE:  ----
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
BRITHDATE:  June 19, 1877
CERTIFICATION:  Single
HUSBAND OF DECEASED: ----
DEATH DATE:  Jan. 10, 1956
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Apoplexy with hemiplegia; gen arteriosclerosis
LENGTH OF DISEASE:  6 weeks
MAJOR FINDING:  Senility
PLACE OF DEATH:  Manitowoc, WI --St Mary's Home
RESIDENCE:  Valders, WI
NAME OF PHYSICIAN:  W.A. Rausch, Manitowoc, WI
NAME OF INFORMANT:  Mrs. Charles McCulley
PLACE OF BURIAL:  Evergreen Cemetery
DATE OF BURIAL:  JAn 14, 1956
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  Jan 13, 1956
REGISTRAR:  G. K. Berge
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Miss Rose Brennan, 78, lifetime Manitowoc County resident, died Tuesday morning 
at St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills.  The Rev. Michael Fetko 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Brennan was born June 19, 1877, in the town of Eaton and made her home until 
two years ago with a brother, the late Barney Brennan, at Valders.  Since then she 
had resided at the St. Mary Home.  She was a member of the Auxiliary of the American 
Legion, Thompson-Burkart Post No. 28, at Valders.
Surviving her are a brother, Patrick of Steven Points, two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
McCully of Valders and Mrs. Catherine Harmon of Long Beach, Calif., and a number of 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Jan 20, 1956, page M13, col. 4
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[d. 10 Jan. 1956/age 78 yr./d. Manitowoc]


SUSANNA BRENNAN   cemetery #22

Name: Brennan, Susanna
D.   B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871       sex: f/w
Age at death: 13 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Chilton, Calumet Co.
Cem: St. Nazianz Mtwc. Co.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 107
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Susanna (baby –Feb. 7, 1870-March 18, 1871 –daughter of Thomas 
Brennan and Maria Foeninger (also shown as Finnigan) [Thomas and 
Maria married Nov. 11, 1866 at St. Gregory] –born Town of Eaton)

 
TOM BRENNAN   Cemetery #44

(Co. record, VOLUME #32, PAGE #616
 
Thomas H. Brennan
white/male/salesman for Monarch Liquor Co./spouse Hermina Schott
b: 29 Mar 1879, Manitowoc co./d. 16 June 1939 at 9:15 p.m., St. Nicholas Hospital,
      Sheboygan, WI/cause: Cancer of the bladder 
age:  60 yrs 2 mo 17 days
p: Thomas Brennan, b. Ireland and Mary Donahue, b. Canada
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TOM BRENNAN, SHERIFF HERE IN 1919, DIES
ALSO SERVED AS COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN; FUNERAL SERVICES ON TUESDAY
Thomas H. Brennan, 60, of 1026 South 17th street, former Manitowoc county 
sheriff and chairman of the county board, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday at St. 
Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan after an illness of about two years.  He had 
been a patient of the Sheboygan hospital for three weeks.
FUNERAL TUESDAY
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. form the Leschke Funeral 
Home and at 10 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic church.  The Rev. Theo F. 
Kersten, pastor of St. Wendell's Catholic church and a personal friend of 
Mr. Brennan, will conduct the services.  Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.  
The body will lie in state at the Leschke Funeral Home from Sunday noon until 
the hour of the funeral on Tuesday.
Mr. Brennan was born in Manitowoc county on March 29th, 1879, and he married 
Hermina Schott on June 21, 1904.  The couple would have celebrated their 35th 
wedding anniversary next Wednesday.
Mr. Brennan, an active Democrat, was elected sheriff in 1919 and he served 
one term.  Prior to 1919 he was chairman of the Manitowoc county board.  He was 
a member of the Eagles lodge.  He had been employed as salesman for the Monarch 
Liquor Co.
WIDOW SURVIVES
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Miss Marion of Appleton and Miss Elaine, 
at home; five sons, Roland and Vernon, at home, Donald of Rye, N.Y., Leslie of 
Madison and Gerald of Ironwood, Mich.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Barney 
of Valders and Patrick of North Fond du Lac; and four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Billings 
of Ishpening, Mich., Miss Rose Brennan of Valders, Miss Katherine Brennan of Mishawaka, 
Ind., and Mrs. Charles McCulley of Clarks Mills.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times, June 17, 1939 - Saturday, page 4, column 3
*********
[d. 16 June 1939/age 60 yr./d. Sheboygan, WI/cause: cancer of the bladder]


FRIEDA BRENNER   cemetery #53

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903:
Death Wed. evening last week in Reedsville of Mrs. Theodor Brenner as a result of
childbed fever. Mrs. Brenner was just 34 yrs. old. She leaves her husband with 2
children. The funeral was Sunday.


MARIE J. BRENNER   cemetery #43

Marie G. Brenner, age 90, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the Sun 
Prairie Health Care Center. She was born Aug. 12, 1917, in Oconto, 
the daughter of Lesime and Laura (Carriveau) Grenier. Prior to 
moving to Sun Prairie in 2001, Marie had resided in Waunakee.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by two husbands: Clarence Collins and 
Martin Brenner; her parents; five sisters: Erma, Donna, Violet, 
Doris and Norma; and four brothers: Lawrence, Robert, Edmund and 
Julius.
Marie loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her nieces 
and nephews. She enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, which 
she played until one week before she passed away. Marie was a super 
welder at Sturgeon Bay Shipyards during World War II. For many 
years, her main profession was a waitress. She loved living in 
Jackson Hole, Wyo., and she loved to tell stories about her varied 
experiences.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the 
Cress Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Dulli presiding. Friends 
may call from 5:30 p.m. until time of service.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 
at the Calvary Cemetery, 2601 S. 14th St., Manitowoc. The Rev. John 
Schuetze will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers 
memorials to the Sun Prairie Health Care Center.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service, 1310 Emerald Terrace, 
Sun Prairie; (608) 837-9054; www.cress funeralservice.com.
Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 2008


THOMAS BRESNAHAN   cemetery #43

Thos. Bresnahan is reported to be quite seriously ill.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 24, 1898
*******
Thos. Bresnahan, whose serious illness was noted in 
yesterday's Herald, died at her (sic) home late this 
afternoon. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, October 25, 1898 P. 1
********
The funeral of Thos. Bresnahan, whos (sic) death was announced in 
these columns yesterday, will be held at the Catholic church 
to-morrow. The deceased was born in Ireland and was 68 years of age.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, October 27, 1898 P. 4
********
Funeral services over the remains of Thos. Bresnahan were held at St. 
Boniface church this morning at 9 o'clock. The interment was at the 
Catholic cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 28, 1898 P. 4


RICHARD BRETHOUWER   cemetery #32

Richard A. Brethouwer, age 70, of 707 Columbus St., Two Rivers, 
died Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center of 
Manitowoc County. 
Richard was born Jan. 20, 1937, in Sheboygan, son of the late 
Raymond and Arline VerGowe Brethouwer. He drove truck for many 
companies until his death. He served in the U.S. Army in 
Germany. Richard married the former Mary Nachtwey on June 10, 
1995, at Pine Crest Historical Village in Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Linda 
Schoenfeld; and one nephew. 
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 
2007, at Knollwood Memorial Chapel, 1500 Highway 310, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Jim Decamp will officiate, with entombment to follow at 
Knollwood Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at Knollwood 
Chapel from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Richard's 
name. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the 
Brethouwer family. 
A special thank you to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center, 
especially Drs. (private), VNA Hospice, and the 
nurses on the third floor at Aurora Medical Center. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2007 


ELIZABETH BREU      cemetery #21




MICHAEL BREU      cemetery #21

St. Nazianz
Funeral services for Michael Breu, who died at his home in Sheboygan last
Friday of an attack of paralysis, were held here Monday morning, solemn
requiem mass being read by three priests of St. Gregory's church. 
Interment was in the nearby church cemetery. The deceased was born in
the town of Manitowoc Rapids Oct. 19, 1858, but his home had been St.
Nazianz until six years ago, when he moved to Sheboygan to be employed
at the Northern Furniture Co. He was married in 1888 to Miss Francis
Zipperer, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is mourned by the
following: Brothers - George of Auburndale, and Joseph of Marshfield;
sisters - Theresa (Mrs. Math. Kautzer) Madison; sons - Theodore of
Kohler, and Winrich of Sheboygan; daughters - Ida (Mrs. W.W. Birkle),
Sheboygan, Anna (Mrs. W. Gutman) Sumatra, Mont., Laura (Mrs. Patrick
Brennan) North Fond du Lac, and Cinderalla (Mrs. Olive Brennan) 
Valders. Two sisters, Francis, (Mrs. Hegg) Cross Plains, and Anna
(Mrs. Markee) Marshfield, preceded him in death.
(no newspaper name, only date of May 4, 1928 handwritten on obit)


THERESIA BREU (BREI)

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907:
(From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 08 Jan.) Death on 21 Dec. of widow
Theresia Brei of old age debility at the home of her daughter in Marshfield 
where she had been staying recently. She was one of the first settlers here. 
Her body was sent here and buried alongside her late husband on the 26th. 
2 sons and 3 daughters survive. 
**********
Theresia nee Schreiner (Aug. 20, 1834-Dec. 21, 1906 –wife 
of Joseph [1830-1902] –born Neukischen, Prussia –died from "lung 
fevor")(no county death record, burial record found with parish records)


ALMA H. BREUER   cemetery #44

Alma Helena Vollendorf Breuer, born January 7, 1871 in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
to Martin Johann Christian Vollendorf and Fredericka Bruns Vollendorf. Married 
to Joseph Peter Breuer. Died in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin on May 18, 1951, aged 80.
*********
[Alma Helena/d. 05-18-1951/age 80 yrs./bur. on J.P. Breuer lot]


ANNA HELENA BREUER   cemetery #21

Name: Breuer, Helena
D.: 2/5/1872   B.:
Reg. D.:  12/30/1872      sex: f/w
Age at death: 1 yr. 2 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 125


HELENA BREUER    cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900:
Death Tues. morning after a long illness of Mrs. Helena Breuer, 
widow of the late Hermann Breuer who passed away several months 
ago. Mrs. Breuer was born 09 Mar. 1842 in the Rhineland coming 
as a child with her parents to America and settling with them in 
St. Nazianz where she and her husband were married. The family 
later moved to Manitowoc. She leaves 6 children. The funeral will 
be held early tomorrow morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
**********
From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page:
Breuer, Helen nee Feisenich (March 9, 1842- April 1900 
Wife of Henry Breuer [married Sept. 15, 1864 at St. Gregory])
buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
**********
Born March 9, 1842 in Weilerswist, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Prussia.
Parents were Wilhelm Fuessenich and Margaretta Hoffmann. 
Immigrated 1848 to Milwaukee with her parents.
By 1860 is in Eaton township, Manitowoc County.
Died April 17, 1900 in Manitowoc. Buried at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
Sec L, block 198, lot 2
(contributed by family researcher/see contributors page)


HERMAN BREUER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1899:
Death Fri. morning of Hermann Breuer of pneumonia. He had a severe chill on
Thanksgiving Day which shortly led to the pneumonia and then to his death despite
medical attention. Mr. Breuer was born 29 Oct. 1829 in the Rhineland and came to
America in 1862 settling in St. Nazianz. In 1866 he moved here to Manitowoc and
worked as a veterinarian. He leaves his sorrowing widow and 6 grown children. His
funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery here.
**********
From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page:
Breuer, Henry (Herman) (Oct. 29, 1829-Dec. 15, 1899 
Husband of Helen nee Fuessenich [married Sept. 15, 1864 at St. Gregory] 
parents are marked as unknown on death record –born Prussia –emigrated 
to the United States in 1862, settling in St. Nazianz –in 1866 moved to 
the City of Manitowoc, where he worked as a veterinarian –veterinary 
surgeon –died from “pneumonia”) –buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
*********
Born October 29, 1829 in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Prussia; 
present day Cologne, Germany. Parents are unknown.
Immigrated December 1863 to Manitowoc
Married Helena Fuessenich September 15, 1864 in St. Nazianz, 
Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Died December 15, 1899 in Manitowoc. Buried at Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Sec L, block 198, lot 2
Owned the St. Charles Hotel in Manitowoc at 7th and Franklin 
during the 1870s.
Was a veterinarian surgeon.
(contributed by family researcher/see contributors page)


ISA BREUER   cemetery #44

Isa Severine Hansen Breuer, born January 12, 1869 in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
to Anton Hansen and Magdalene Isaksdatter. Married to William H. Breuer. Died 
in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin on December 30, 1918 aged 48. 
********
[bur. 01-05-1919/cause: carcinoma of uterus/bur. on William Breuer lot]


KATHRINE BREUER   cemetery #43

Maria Catherine “Kate” Breuer, born March 12, 1869 in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
to Herman Henry and Helena Fuessenich Breuer. Died in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
in 1949, aged 80. Never married.


LOUISE BREUER   cemetery #44

Louise S. Breuer, age 98, of 814 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday
evening, May 18, 1996, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 1996, at First
Lutheran Church Chapel. Rev. Steven D. Olson will officiate with burial
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Louise Schuette September 25, 1897, in Manitowoc, daughter of
the late Louis and Clara Schmidt Schuette. She attended Milwaukee Downer
College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1921 with
a B.A. Degree in Economics. Louise was a memeber of the Alpha Xi Delta
Sorority. She married Orval Breuer June 27, 1922, in Manitowoc, and he
preceded her in death November 30, 1970. She was a member of First Lutheran
Church and a 70 year member of P.E.O. Chapter of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, a sister, Martha
Vinton, Manitowoc; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
husband, one brother, John Schuette; a sister, Helen Ristad, and a grandson,
John Breuer.
The family will greet relatives and friends at First Lutheran Church Chapel
from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the First Lutheran Church, Holy Family
Memorial Medical Center, or St. Mary's Home.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral
arrangements. 
Photo

Manitowoc Times Reporter/sent in by researcher/see contributors page


WILLIAM H. BREUER

William H. Breuer married to Isa Severine Hansen Breuer, born January 12, 1869 
in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin to Anton Hansen and Magdalene Isaksdatter.
********
[William H./d. 06-03-1960/age 89 yrs.] 


FRIEDRICH BREUNIG   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1891:
Death on Tues., 26 May, after a long illness, of Friedrich Breunig. 
He was born 16 June 1831 in Amorbach, Bavaria, came to America in 
1851 and settled here in Manitowoc in 1856 where he has lived ever 
since. The burial will take place tomorrow afternoon.
********
[cause: La Grippe]


MARIA BREUNIG   cemetery #44

MRS. BREUNIG IS DEAD, AGED 88
MRS. BREUNIG, ONE OF CITY'S OLDEST RESIDENTS IS DEAD.
Death claimed one of the city's oldest resident and released her 
from weary months of suffering when at an early hour this morning 
Mrs. Mary Breunig closed her eyes in death at the home of her 
daughter Mrs. Fred C. Borcherdt, at Hotel Victoria. Mrs. Breunig, 
who was past 87 years of age, had been ill for eighteen months 
and during the last six weeks had been unable to help herself 
and death came as a messenger of release from suffering.
Mrs. Breunig was born at Spier Germany, April 17, 1824 and came 
to Manitowoc in 1855 and had made her home here ever since. Mr. 
Breunig died May 26, 1891 since which time Mrs. Breunig had made 
her home with her daughter. Mrs. Breunig is survived by one son, 
George, of Antigo and two daughters, Mrs. F.C. Borcherdt, this 
city and Mrs. W. Borcherdt of Kaukauna.
Owing to her advanced age and long illness the death of Mrs. 
Breunig was not unexpected, though to the last she retained her 
facilities. The funeral will be  held Wednesday at 2 from the 
Victoria Hotel which had been her home for twenty years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 18, 1911 P.1
*******
[cause: old age]


A. MARIA BREY   cemetery #7

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1899:
Death in a local hospital yesterday morning of Mrs. Maria Brey 
of Manitowoc Rapids. She recently underwent an operation on a 
tumor which apparently went well, but she later fell ill and 
succumbed after a few painful days. The funeral will take place 
early tomorrow.


AUGUST BREY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1895: 
Death on Sun., 03 Nov., of August Brey. The deceased was 
born 09 Jan. 1833 in Tellow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and came 
to Manitowoc in 1865. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons, 
Carl and Eduard. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon 
with a large number of mourners.
********
[August Brey/bur. 11-03-1895/age 64 yrs./cause: cancer of the stomach]


AUGUSTA BREY   cemetery #26

Mrs. Michael Brey, 72, nee Augusta Raatz, died Wednesday afternoon at the 
farm home in Franklin following a three months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Husar funeral home, 
Kellnersville, and at 9:30 at the St. Josephs Catholic church, the Rev. 
Frank Svatek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemtery.
Mrs. Brey was born in Germany in 1874 and came to this country at the age 
of 17 years. In 1894 she was married to Mr. Brey and they located on a farm 
in Franklin.
Survivors are the husband; six daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stedl of Menchalville, 
Mrs. John Wolf, Mrs. John Heit and Mrs. T.J. Knoblock of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Frank Kragel of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ralph Seigworth of Sawyer; five sons, 
Michael Jr., John and Quirin of Franklin, William of this city and Edward 
of Hartford, Conn.; two brothers, William of Brillion and Gustave of Eagle 
River; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited 
at 8:15 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 6, 1947 P.2
(Note: b. 1875 on tombstone, 1874 in obit.)


CARL BREY  (d. 1941)   cemetery #44

Carl Brey, 39, of 820 North Eighth street, died suddenly of a heart attack 
at the home Saturday noon. Mr. Brey had always enjoyed good health although 
he had complained of a slight cold Friday. He had completed plans to attend 
the Packer-Bear football game at Green Bay Sunday with two friends when he 
was stricken.
Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held at the Masonic Temple 
Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will 
officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetry.
Mr. Brey was born at Algoma October 29, 1901 and when a boy came to this city 
with his parents. After completing school he entered the employ of the 
Manitowoc Ship Building Company, where he was a clerk. In 1924 he married Miss 
Nora Spaeth of Two Rivers. He was a member of the Masonic Order.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Lois Ann and Doris May, and a son, 
Donald, all of this city.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. It 
will be moved to the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 29, 1941 P. 2
*********
[d. 09-27-1941/age 39 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Charles Brey lot]


DAUGHTER OF JAKOB BREY   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sept. 1893:
The married daughter (not named) of Jakob Brey of Town Manitowoc Rapids,
died of consumption in Milwaukee last Thurs. The body was brought here 
and buried Sat. in the local Catholic Cemetery.


DOROTHEA BREY    cemetery #44

MRS. E. BREY, SR, PIONEER, DEAD TODAY AGED 76
Mrs. Edward Brey, Sr., pioneer resident of the city, having made her 
home here for more than fifty years, died at the family home on North 
Eight street at 10 o'clock this morning, aged 76.  Mrs. Brey had been 
a sufferer from an incurable malady for a long time but became 
seriously ill only ten weeks ago, since which time it had been known 
that death was only a matter of time.  During the past week Mrs. Brey's 
condition had been critical and death which came today, was a relief 
from pain suffering.  Mrs. Brey was conscious and knew those about her 
up to the end, which was peaceful
Mrs. Brey was born in Germany November 8, 1847 and since her arrival in 
America over fifty years ago had always made her home in this city. She 
was married to Mr. Brey fifty years ago September 20.  Her husband with 
four children, Walter, Edward Jr., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen, this city, 
and Mrs. Norman Markel, of Rochester, Minn., survive.  One sister Mrs. 
Carl Engel, this city and seven grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Brey was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church and was active 
in the Lutheran Women's society up to the time that ill health attacked 
her.  She was a woman whose life centered about her home and children 
and her life may be summed up with the tribute-good wife and mother.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home to 
Evergreen cemetery, Rev. Machmiller officiating.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, May 23, 1924
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
[bur 05-26-1924/cause: cancer of the liver/bur. on Edward Brey lot]


EDWARD BREY  (d. 1930)

Prominent Grocer Victim of Appendicitis Attack
EDW. BREY JR. DIES AT HOME LAST EVENING
Was Operated on Two Weeks Ago; 
In Business With Father; Took Over Store 3 Years Ago
Suffering an attack of appendicitis two weeks ago yesterday, and undergoing 
an operation, Edwin Frederick Brey, aged 44, prominent north side grocer, 
passed away last evening at the family home, 810 North Eighth street. His 
death was a shock to his family and friends, many of the latter not even 
knowing that he was in a serious condition.
Mr. Brey, who, with his father, had been engaged in the retail grocery and 
fruit business on the north side here for 25 years, had enjoyed the best of 
health up to the day he was stricken ill. He was a great sport devotee, and 
despite his weight, was able to play diamond ball in the same class with 
players many years his junior. Only two days before he was taken ill he 
played a game of diamond ball on the Lincoln park grounds as a member of the 
Herald-News team.
Burial on Saturday
After his operation Mr. Brey showed signs of improvement and for days strong 
hopes were held out for his recovery. But Wednesday his condition took a turn 
for the worse and he passed away at 7:30 last evening.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on 
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Lutheran church on 
the north side, with Rev. Uetzman officiating.
The deceased was born in this city, February 23, 1886 and has always made his 
home here. He obtained his education in the local schools and early in life 
entered the employ of his father, Edward Brey Sr. in the conduct of the 
grocery and fruit store on North Eighth street, located on the present site 
of the Dick Bros. store. He was later taken into the business and the firm 
became known as Edward Brey and Sons. In the year 1914 a new brick store and 
warehouse was erected by the firm at the southwest corner of North Eight and 
Chicago streets.
Takes Over Business
Two and a half years ago Edward Brey Sr. retired from active business and the 
son then took charge of the business, which he conducted up to the time of his 
death. He was married September 8, 1910 to Miss Mary Albrecht of Two Rivers, 
who survives him with two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, his father, Edward Brey Sr., 
one brother, Walter Brey of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Markle of 
Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city.
Was Ardent Fan
The death of Mr. Brey removes from the community an ardent sport fan particularly 
of high school athletics. Both of Mr. Brey's sons, Kenneth, who graduated this 
last June, and Edwin, who finished two years ago, were prominent in basketball, 
football and track at Lincoln high school and Mr. Brey was a close follower of 
the teams on which his sons were members, follwing them to neighboring cities 
for their contests.
Mr. Brey was a devout member of the Lutheran church here. Always of a jovial and 
happy disposition he counted his friends by the hundreds who will deeply regret 
the passing of a most promising and progressive young business man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1930 P. 2
********
[Edward Frederick Brey/bur. 8-16-1930/age 44 yrs./
cause: acute dilation of the heart]


EDWARD BREY   (d. 1943)  cemetery #44

Edward Brey. Sr., 90, retired Manitowoc merchant and resident here for 
70 years, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred 
Levenhagen, 830 North Eight street.
Funeral plans are indefinite awaiting arrival of a son, Walter Brey, from 
Chicago this afternoon, but will be held either Monday or Tuesday afternoon 
from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church.  The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann, 
will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.  
Mr. Brey was born in Germany in 1853 and came to Manitowoc in 1872.  He 
worked in the northern lumber woods for a time and then took a position in 
the grist mill of Flueger and Wall.  He remained with this firm nine years 
and then became a salesman for M. Kellner and Sons.
In 1905 Mr. Brey engaged in the flour, feed and produce business on North 
Eight street.  He was later joined in the business by his son, Edward, Jr., 
and the business expanded to the general grocery line and later moved to a 
new location at North Eight and Chicago streets.
He retired from active business of heading the store in 1927 and the 
business was taken over by  his son, Edward, Jr. who died in 1930.
Mr. Brey married Miss Dorothea Schroeder 69 years ago.  She died in 1924.
Since retiring Mr. Brey has been making his home with his children.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Levenhagen of this city, Mrs. Norman Markle, 
of Rochester, Minn., son, Walter, of Chicago; five grandchildren and seven 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Sunday noon until the hour of service.
The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, June 12, 1943
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
[d. 06-12-1943/age 90 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis]


FRANCES M. BREY   cemetery #44

Mrs. Edward Brey, 53, of 1419 Philippen street, died suddenly Friday afternoon. 
She visited a physician's office and while waiting was stricken with a sudden 
heart attack and died while on the way to the hospital in the ambulance.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at two o'clock from the First German Evan. Lutheran 
church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Brey, nee Frances Sedlacek, was born in Manitowoc in 1889 and in 1910 was 
married to Edward Brey.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Stinson, Mrs. Ervin Rusboldt and Louise, 
all of this city; five sons, Fred, John and Rudolph, of this city, William of 
Madison, Arnold of Janesville; three brothers; Peter and George of this city, Henry 
of Redding, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Seidl of Council Bluff, Iowa, Mrs. 
William Ladwig of Milwaukee; and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after seven o'clock tonight. The casket 
will not be opened in church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 16, 1943 P. 2
********
[d. 01-15-1943/age 53 yrs./cause: pulmonary edma/wife of Edw. H. Brey]


FRIEDERIKA BREY  (d. 1915)  cemetery #44

LONG TIME RESIDENT OF CITY IS DEAD
Mrs. Brey, South Side Resident, Called By Death
Mrs. Fredericka(sic) Brey, widow of the late August Brey, and a 
resident of the city for nearly half a century, died at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Koepke, 1135 So. Thirteenth street this 
morning, death being due to infirmities of age. The funeral will be 
held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. 
Mrs. Brey was born in Germany Sept. 24, 1828 and came to Manitowoc 
forty eight years ago. Her husband died nineteen years ago and her 
daughter, Mrs. Koepke survives. Six grandchildren survive. A brother 
Edward Leuth resides here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 30, 1915, Page 8
*********
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wendel of Crown Point, Ind., and Carl Koebke of 
Hartford, Wis., are in the city having come here to attend the 
funeral of the late Mrs. Brey.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 02, 1915, Page 3
********
[bur. 2 Apr. 1915/cause: senility/bur. on Bertha Koepke lot]


JEANETTE BREY   cemetery #43

Miss Jeanette Brey, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brey, 722 South 
25th street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Holy Family hospital. 
She was a junior student at Lincoln high school.
The body will lie in state after 7 p.m. today at the Pfeffer funeral home. 
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home 
and at 9:30 at St. Paul's Catholic church. The Rev. Martin Jaekels will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Miss Brey, who was born Dec. 19, 1928, in Manitowoc, is survived in addition 
to her parents by two brothers and a sister (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 29, 1946 P.2


JOSEPH BREY  (d. 1917)  cemetery #43

BRANCH MAN DEAD HERE, WAS ILL LONG TIME
Joseph Brey, a resident of Branch since he was two years old, died 
at the hospital this morning after a long illness aged 50 years. He 
had been at the hospital since May 1. Mr. Brey was employed as a 
carpenter in the Goodrich shops at Chicago where he took ill and 
returned here. He is survived by five children who have made their 
home with relatives here and Branch. The body was removed to the home 
of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Zipperer, 429 North Ninth street. Funeral 
services will be held from St. Boniface church Thursday at 9 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 29, 1917, Page 6


JOSEPH BREY   cemetery #65

Joseph Brey, 76-year-old farmer, died Wednesday morning at his farm home in 
Glenmore township, Brown county, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, at 2 p.m. 
Friday.
Mr. Brey ws born in Kellnersville. He had lived and farmed in Glenmore for the 
past 25 years. He married Mary Trapp in 1916.
He is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. Clara Worsch of Seymour, Brown 
county; and two brothers, Mike of Whitelaw and John of Hancock, Mich.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this afternoon until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 4, 1947 P. 2


LOUIS BREY   cemetery #7

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902:
Louis Brey, a well-known resident of Branch, died of smallpox on 
Sun. immediately after his 30th birthday. He is the 3rd victim in 
our county during this year who has succumbed to the milder form 
of this dread disease. His body was buried Sun. night in the 
Whitelaw Cemetery. In addition to his widow and several children, 
Brey is survived by 8 sisters.
(Note: According to statute, smallpox victims had to be buried at night)


MARY BREY  (d. 1968)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Mary Brey, 84, of 810 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glen Uhke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Brey was born Feb. 15, 1884, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and 
Pauline Gesell Albrecht. She was married to Edward F. Brey Sept. 8, 1909 at Two 
Rivers. They owned and operated Brey's Food Market, Manitowoc, until his death, 
Aug. 13, 1930. She continued management until 1948 when she sold the interest 
to her son, Edwin. She remained active in its operation until 1964.
She is survived by two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, of Manitowoc; a brother, Albert, 
of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother and a sister 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 
noon Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1968 P. 13
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[d. 06-17-1968/age 84 yrs./widow of Edward F. Brey]
(b. 15 Feb 1884/d. Jun 1968/SSDI)


RUDOLPH BREY   cemetery #44

Rudolph Brey, 51, of 2982 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee, formerly of 1706 
Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Milwaukee of a coronary 
attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Brey was born at Manitowoc Nov. 30, 1913, son of Edward H. Brey and the 
late Frances Sedlacek Brey. He attended Manitowoc schools and was employed 
14 years as a bus driver for the Safeway Bus Co. before moving to Milwaukee. 
He married the former Julia Braumreiter June 15, 1937, at Manitowoc.
Surviving are the wife, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); his 
father of Manitowoc; four brothers, Frederick H., of Manitowoc, William, of 
Milwaukee and Arnold and John, of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Erwin Rusboldt, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Alger Heise, of Green Bay; and five grandchildren. A 
sister, Mrs. Gretchen Strehlow preceded him in death Sept. 2, 1964.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1965 P. 11
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[d. 02-02-1965 at Milwaukee WI/age 51 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Julia M. Brey lot]


WILLIAM A. BREY   cemetery #44

William A. Brey, 79, of 607 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril Hewswyck will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Brey was born Feb. 27, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Barbara 
Wellner Brey. He married Jennette Winkelmiller Aug. 17, 1914, at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. He was owner and operator of Manitowoc Central Delivery and 
prior to his retirement in 1960 he had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering. Mr. 
Brey was a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 710, the Eagles Aerie No. 706, 
the Machinists Union and the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include his wife, a son, William R., of Neenah, two daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Jean) Noll, of Menasha and Mrs. Lieland (Florence) Leighty, of Platteville, 
a sister, Mrs. Lillian Brachman, of Platteville and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 15, 1971
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(b. Feb 26 1892/d. Sep 1971/SSDI)


HEINRICH W. BREYER   cemetery #45

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900:
Death Sun. at his residence near Branch, of Henry Breyer at 
age 84 of old age debility. His funeral was conducted yesterday.


SOPHIA BREYER   cemetery #45

Name: Brier, Sophia
D.: 5/11/1877   B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1877       sex: f/w
Age at death: 63 yrs. 3 mo. 9 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper Mtwc.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 239


ANNA BREZINSKY   cemetery #44

MRS. BREZINSKY DIES AFTER ONLY SHORT ILLNESS
Almost Lifelong Resident of This City
The many friends of Mrs. Anna Brezinsky were shocked to hear of her 
sudden death at the Holy Family hospital at an early hour this morning, 
Mrs. Brezinsky having died after an illness of only several days, and 
up until last evening she was feeling fine and then, taking a turn for 
the worse, she was rushed to the hospital where she died at 3 o'clock 
this morning.
Mrs. Breinsky nee Anna Paska was born in this city on June 19, 1878, 
and has made her home here her entire life with the exception of a few 
years when the family resided at Kewaunee.
Her husband, Henry Brezinsky, preceded her in death thirteen years ago, 
having gone down on the Pere Marquette No. 18 in 1910, the boat upon 
which he was first mate.
Four children, the Misses Helen, Stella and Alice together with Harry 
Brezinsky survive. Also four sisters, Mmes. Clara Mishalak of this city 
and Rose Ligewtski, Lawrence Sauer and Frank O'Konsky of Milwaukee; and 
four brothers, Anton of Los Angeles, John of Kewaunee, Joseph of Milwaukee, 
and George Paska of Two Rivers. Mrs. Brezinsky's mother, Mrs. Margaret 
Paska also survives and she is making her home with the family at 627 
North Seventh street.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the Sacred 
Heart Catholic church, the Rev. Father Luby to officiated at the service. 
Interment will be made at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 28, 1923 P.4
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[cause: nephritis/bur on Harry F Berns lot]


IRENE M. BREZONI      cemetery #32

OBITUARY, Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI  11 Apr 2005

Irene M. Brezoni, age 88, of 3917 S. 18th St. Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, April 9, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the 
First Lutheran Church Chapel. The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate with 
entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum Chapel, State Highway 310, 
Manitowoc. 
The former Irene Free was born Oct. 5, 1916 in the town of Newton, daughter 
of the late William and Lillian Vetter Free. She attended school in the 
town of Newton and the town of Liberty. On Oct. 3, 1936, she was married 
to Frank J. Brezoni at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of 
Liberty. Frank preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1978. In the past Irene was 
employed for 33 years at the S.S. Kresge store in Manitowoc. She was a member 
of First Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Senior Center. 
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: nine grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: nieces, nephews other relatives and 
friends survive. 
Relatives and friends may call at the First Lutheran Church Chapel on Wednesday 
from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Brezoni family. 
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)