[ C ] OBITUARIES
WENZEL CABALEK cemetery #43 From the Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., June 15, 1970 Wenzel J. (Jim) Cabalek, 81, of 1030 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Cabalek was born Sept. 24, 1888, at Peoria, Ill., son of the late Frank and Mary Bozdech Cabalek. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He married Marian Nemetz Sept. 24, 1924, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They made their permanent residency at Manitowoc since 1925. Mr. Cabalek had been employed as a car salesman for Bouril and Ames auto companies retiring eight years ago. He was a member of the American Legion Drew Bleser Post No. 88 and the Knights of Columbus Council 710. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a brother, Anthony, of Villa Grove, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. William Kallal of Edmonton, Canada, and Mrs. J.F. Kunesh of Seattle, Wash., and four grandchildren. Four brothers and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon, where a wake service will be at 8:30 o'clock this Monday evening.
Wenzel Cabalek
DAVID CAFLISCH cemetery #52 From Der Nord Westen, 15 May 1890: (From the correspondent from Brillion, 14 May) Death of David Caflish last week as a result of a stroke.
PATRICK CAHILL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903: Patrick Cahill who lives on Chicago St. and is a well-known resident of our city, was found dead in his bed on Thurs. morning. A heart attack had claimed his life while he was sleeping. Cahill, who came from Ireland, was 75 yrs. of age. He had moved here 7 yrs. ago from Fond du Lac. He leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning.
BRIDGET CAIN cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905: Death in Osman of 80-yr. old Mrs. Michael Cain, one of the oldest settlers of our county. ******** (Mrs. Bridget Cain/d. 16 Dec. 1905/age 79 yrs/Old age-heart failure/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)
ANNA CALDWELL cemetery #89A Funeral card: In Loving Memory of Anna Caldwell Born February 27, 1898 Died June 1, 1976 Deja and Martin Two Rivers, Wisconsin
MARIA T. CAMP cemetery #44 (28th July 1926 Manitowoc Herald News) PASSING OF MRS. CAMP TAKES ONE OF OLDEST SURVIVORS OF SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF WAR OF 1812 With the passing in death yesterday of Mrs. Mary Camp, pioneer resident of the city, one of the oldest, if not the oldest member of the Society of Daughters of 1812, is summoned, Mrs. Camp having been a daughter of Jonas A. Stone who was a ship's carpenter on the man-o-war with which Perry fought the memorable battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1812. At the centennial celebration of the battle, held at Put-in-Bay in 1912 Mrs. Camp was an honored guest as the only surviving daughter of participant in that battle in Wisconsin. Mrs. Camp was accompanied on the trip from Wisconsin by the governer and state officials as escort and received especial recognition at the ceremonies at which a monument was unveiled to commemorate the historical event in which her father had taken part a century previously. Mrs. Camp recalled the occasion with a great deal of pride in the declining days of her life event. Funeral Tomorrow Funeral services for Mrs. Camp, who was 88 at her death will be held tomorrow afternoon at the William Frazier chapel at 1:30, with burial at Evergreen. The Rev. M.S. Weber will officiate at the services. Mrs. Camp, nee Stone, was born at Mackinaw, Michigan, November 14, 1846, and was married to Valentine Benson at the age of 15. Three children were born to them and two, Wallace and Herbert, of the state of Washington, survive, while the third son, Milton, died at an early age. Mr. Benson died later and Mrs. Camp removed to Two Rivers and later to this city where she married Parmenas Camp thirty-nine years ago. Mr. Camp preceded his wife in death seventeen years ago. Mrs. Camp has lived at her home at 215 North Seventh street for 47 years and died there yesterday noon. Mrs. Bellinger, granddaughter and adopted daughter of the deceased, arrived here this morning from Chicago to complete funeral arrangements. Mrs. Camp leaves to mourn her passing, her two sons, Wallace her son of Seattle, Wash., and Herbert Benson of Coopville, Wash., and her adopted daughter Mrs. Myrtle H. Bellinger of Chicago. Four great-grandchildren and about fifteen grand children also survive.
PARMENAS AND MARIA CAMP
PARMENAS CAMP cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1908: P.A. Camp, an old resident of our city who has been living here since the 50’s, died yesterday at age 85. He is survived by his mourning widow and a daughter residing in Chicago. [bur. 12-11-1908/cause: cormorna]
CHARLES CAMPBELL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Death in Chicago on Tues. of Charles Campbell, a son of Mrs. Theodor Jorsch here. The deceased operated a drugstore here at one time but 10 yrs. ago moved to Chicago.
CHARLES F. CANRIGHT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Death Fri. in Pasadena, California, of Mr. Charles F. Canright, a well-known resident of our city, of consumption. He had gone west several months ago in hopes of building up his health. He was born in Manitowoc 30 Nov. 1859. For many years he was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. in Two Rivers, eventually taking over the agency of the Goodrich Transportation Co. which located him here. As his illness increased he was granted a pension of $50 a month in recognition of his years of long service. He was held in the highest esteem here and in Two Rivers. His casket was brought here yesterday and will be buried today in the city cemetery.
CHARLES S. CANRIGHT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900: Death on Mon. morning of Charles L. Canright here of cancer complicated with a stroke. The deceased was born 19 Mar. 1827 in the state of New York and came to Wisconsin as a youth of 19. At the beginning of his 50th year he came to Two Rivers and was employed as a teacher, a year later moving to Manitowoc. In his 60's he filled the office of County School Superintendent and was elected Justice of the Peace several times. During the last few years he had an insurance agency. The deceased leaves 4 children, one of whom is Frank Canright, the popular local agent for the Goodrich Transportation Co., and in whose home the death occurred. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
CLARA M. CANRIGHT Cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 6, 1871: Drowned - Clara Canright, a little daughter of C.S. Canright, Esq., of this city, lost her life last Saturday afternoon by falling into a cistern. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
ARLENE M. (PETRASHEK) CAPRARO cemetery #32
Arlene M. Capraro, age 77, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly early Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Arlene was born July 8, 1926 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Henry and Ada (Schwartz) Menges. She attended St. John's Parochial School and was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. On Jan. 10, 1948 she married Elmer Petrashek in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death May 11, 1977. She then married Paul Capraro on Oct. 19, 1983. Arlene was employed at the Metal Ware Corp. for a short time and later worked at Paragon Electric Co. until her retirement in 1989. She also worked at the M&M Restaurant in Two Rivers. Arlene was an avid reader, loved to walk, and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, canning for her family, and the outdoors. Survivors include her husband: Paul Capraro; four daughters and two sons-in- law, two sons and a daughter-in-law, one stepson, 18 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters, two brothers- in-law and four sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday evening. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, after 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 11, 2004
ALICE CAREY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889: Death on Mon. of Miss Cary of Meeme, of consumption. She was the daughter of the late Senator John Cary. Burial this morning in Meeme.
JOHN CAREY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1888: Death of John Carey on Tues. afternoon, after a long illness, in Town Meeme. He was until recently the county’s representative in the State Senate. He was born 1839 in Ireland and came here in 1844 as a 5 yr. old boy, coming to Manitowoc County in 1852. After reaching maturity he was active in local politics. (Article details his political career.) He was only 49 yrs. old. His funeral takes place today.
HENRY CARLE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death Sat. morning here of the 86-yr. old baker Henry Carle. The elderly man had fallen down the steps in his residence the day before, which directly led to his death. He was born in Hamburg and came to America 55 years ago, since which time he has lived in our city. He is survived by 8 children. The funeral was held Tues.
HENRY CARLE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: Galloping consumption took the life of 38-year old Henry Carle in the night between Thursday and Friday. He was a well-known resident of our city in which he had been born and raised. He was a baker by profession. 2 brothers and 5 sisters mourn his death.
NILS CARLSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1895: Death of Nels Carlson from internal injuries received in an accident at the shipyard on Mon. of last week when a piece of timber kicked back into him from a power saw. He leaves a widow and 8 children.
SENA CARLSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Aug. 1905: Death Fri. in Milwaukee of 24-yr. old Lena Carlsson, a former local resident, from consumption. The body was brought here and buried Mon. from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
MARY CARNEY cemetery #55 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Death Fri. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Mary Carney in the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. Einberger here. She leaves 4 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. in Maple Grove. (Note: Her stone is off by a year.)
CATHERINE CAROL cemetery X Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 46, February 29, 1872, Page 4 Column 7 Obituary.-- Mrs. Catherine Carol died last Saturday morning, in child-bed, at the age of 39 years and 11 months. She leaves behind a disconsolate husband and seven bereaved children, the youngest not yet a month old. This sudden bereavement is another admonition of the uncertainty of life and the constant nearness of death; but the deceased had lived a faithful christian life and died in perfect peace. Her funeral was one of the most numerously attended we ever witnessed, and a good evidence of the love and respect with which she was regarded by all who ever made her acquaintance.
ANNA CARSTENS cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death of 6 yr. old Anna Carsten, only child of John Carsten in Town Newton, of the croup. Burial took place yesterday morning at the Lutheran Cemetery near Teitgen’s. ******** (Anna Hermine Christine Carstens/d. 15 Feb. 1896/bur. 18 Feb. 1896/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
ANNA CARSTENS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 7 Mar 1967 Mrs. Anna Carstens, 82, of 1422 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, widow of the late Sheriff Herman Carstens, died Tuesday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. T. F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Carstens, nee Anna Augusta Boeckmann, was born Oct. 16, 1884, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Genz Boeckmann. She was married to Herman Fred Carstens Jun 16, 1906, in the Town of Newton. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Newton except when Mr. Carstens was sheriff from 1928 until 1932. He died June 2, 1945, when Mrs. Carstens returned to Manitowoc. She was a member of Immanuel Church and an honorary member of its Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by three daughters, three sisters, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be taken to church where the body will lie in state until time of service. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CARL CARSTENS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 7 May 1962 Carl E. Carstens, 65, of 1511 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1897, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Ernst and Anna Wehausen Carstens. Mr. Carstens was a veteran of World War I, having served with the Fourth Group of Machine Gun unit from 1918 to 1919. He married Adelia Radke July 22, 1920, at Manitowoc. He was employed at Lakeside Machine Shop Inc., as a millwright and retired in March. He was a member of First German Lutheran Church, American Legion Drews - Bleser Post 88, Clipper City Lodge 516 and the International Association of Machinists. Among survivors are his wife, a son, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Ficke, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Rodewald, of Manitowoc Rapids and two grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of service. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDWIN CARSTENS cemetery #70 Sheboygan Press: "Obituaries: Edwin Carstens", 2 Dec 1948 Edwin Carstens, 63, of route 3, Manitowoc, a former supervisor from the town of Newton, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. He was born in Newton in 1884 and was married to Miss Bertha Nass in 1906. He was engaged in farming his entire life. In addition to being a former member of the Manitowoc county board of supervisors, Mr. Carstens was president of the Newton Mutual Fund Insurance company and chairman of the board of trustees of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church at the time of his death. Survivors are the widow; one daughter, a son, two brothers, Carl, Manitowoc, and William, Newton, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Rodewald, Manitowoc Rapids, and Mrs. Emma Fick, Manitowoc. Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Newton. The Rev. F. C. Knueppel, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Berge Funeral home at Valders from noon Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday and may be viewed until the time of the services. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ELLA CARSTENS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald Times: "Carstens", 24 July 1969 Miss Ella M Carstens, 85, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc died Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient since July 7. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Carstens was born May 16, 1884, in Town of Newton, daughter of the late Ernst M. and Ida Lehmkuhl Carstens. She lived in Manitowoc County most of her lifetime, except when she was employed at Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo. She had been an office worker for the Willinger Insurance Co., and had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 9 o'clock this Thursday evening. The casket will remain closed. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FLORENCE CARSTENS cemetery #44 Florence B. Carstens, age 78, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc died Sunday evening July 9, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 14, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Barney and Clara Glysh Kowalewski. Florence attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On January 29, 1944, she married Edward Volkema. He preceded her in death March 24, 1964. In February 1965, she married Raymond Carstens. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993. Florence was employed Mirro Aluminum and National Tinsel Company, both of Manitowoc for many years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, three sons and two daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Kowalewski; and a sister, Georgina Kowalewski. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka.
HARVEY CARSTENS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Carstens", 25 Feb 1969 Harvey J. Carstens, 72, of 1037 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gleen Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Harvey Carstens was born Nov. 12, 1896, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Henry and Anna Meyer Carsten. He married Martha Sampe April 21, 1919, at Rockwood and they located on the home farm. They then operated another farm at Five Corners, which was later taken over by their son, Elmer. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Carstens operated a turkey farm at Five Corners until 1949, when it was taken over by another son, Emil. They came to Manitowoc in 1943 and Mrs. (sic) Carstens was employed at Consumers Steel and Dock Co. He retired in 1966. Mrs. Carstens preceded him in death June 8, 1966. Mr. Carstens was a member of the Golden Agers. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, two brothers, Henry of Brillion and Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Leo Szabados, of Brillion; and 14 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY CARSTENS cemetery #44 Sheboygan Press: "Henry Carstens Sr. Of Brillion Dies Early Today" 25 Feb 1937 Brillion. - (Special) - Henry Carstens, Sr., 82, for 42 years a Manitowoc county farmer, died at the home of his son, Henry, Jr., in Brillion at 7:30 a.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Carstens' home and at 1:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church. The Rev. Martin Sauer will officiate and burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery at Manitowoc. Mr. Carstens was born April 16, 1854, in Newton. On March 27, 1879, he was married to Miss Anna Meyer. After farming for 42 years in Manitowoc county he moved to Brillion 16 years ago. His wife preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1929. A brother, E. M. Carstens of Manitowoc died Dec. 17, 1936. Survivors include one brother, John, and six children, Christian and Louis of Manitowoc Rapids, Henry, Jr., of Brillion, Harvey of Branch, Mrs. Minnie Waack of Newton, and Mrs. Anna Szabados. There are 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HERMAN CARSTENS cemetery #70 Herman Carstens of Newton, a pioneer resident of the county, died last Friday at the age of 83 years. He was born in Germany and came to this country in 1852, locating on a farm in Newton, where he resided until his death. He had been blind the past 36 years and had lived with his son Emil. His wife died 23 years ago. Six children survive him. They are Emil Carstens, Mrs. Annie Diederichs, Mrs. Mary Retzlaff, Rms. Sophia Wenholz, Mrs. Johanna Wehausen and Mrs. Caroline Schmidt. The Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Dec 26, 1907 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death recently of Hermann Carstens at the advanced age of 83. The deceased, who was completely blind for the past 36 years, leaves several children. He was a resident of Town Newton.
JOHN CHRISTIAN CARSTENS cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1906: Death in Town Newton on Friday of well-known John Christian Carstens at the advanced age of 80. The deceased leaves his sorrowing widow, a daughter, and 2 sons, including E.M. Carstens here. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran Church in Newton.
BERTHA CARUS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of Miss Bertha Carus, daughter of Fritz Carus, on 11 May in Manitowoc. The young lady who was not quite 18 years old, died of diphtheria.
FRIEDRICH CARUS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1896: Death Fri. last week, after a long and difficult illness, of Friedrich Carus, a very active and well thought of citizen of our city. The deceased was elected to fill the office of City Marshall 26 Aug. 1851. For a long time he has worked here as a furrier. His funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [cause: old age]
NONA CARY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899: Death in Meeme on Sun. of 24-yr. old Nona Cary, daughter of the late Senator John Cary, of consumption. The funeral was held Tues.
EUGENE D. CASAVANT cemetery #89D Eugene D. Casavant, age 77, of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Dec. 9, 2004 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabil- itation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien. Military rites will be accorded after the Mass by the American Legion and VFW posts of Two Rivers, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Eugene was born April 17, 1927 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Felix and Jeanne (Maurice) Casavant. He attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and Two Rivers Washington High School and on March 16, 1945 entered the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II until Aug. 5, 1946. On Aug. 28, 1954, he married Joyce Sloup at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. Mr. Casavant was employed with Paragon Electric Co. for many years until his retirement. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #165 and had a great love for the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife: Joyce; one son and daughter-in-law, two grand- children, one sister. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Andre and George Casavant; and two sisters: Violet Banta and Marcella Casavant. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 10 am. on Tuesday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers, is assisting the Casavant family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2004
GEORGE A. (CASSY) CASAVANT cemetery #89D George A. (Cassy) Casavant, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, April 28, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness with Parkinson's disease. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. He was born November 7, 1920, in Mizpah, Minn., son of the late Jeanne Maurice and Felix Casavant. He was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1940. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving for four years in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. He married Dorothe J. Stone on July 12, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cassy retired from Hamilton Industries as a Supervisor at the Columbus Street Plant. He was a member of the Two Rivers V.F.W., where he was past Commander. He was a member of the Two Rivers Silver K, where he did volunteer work for the Police Department and was in charge of organizing volunteers to check homes for people who were out of town, emptied parking meters, and was a volunteer pall bearer. He was past Chairman and member of the Committee on Aging. Cassy was a member of the Health Care Task Force at the Senior Center in Two Rivers. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife, Dorothe J. Casavant, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, two grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, and one sister. He was preceded in death by one brother, Andre Casavant; and two sisters, Violet Banta and Marcelle Casavant. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of services at 11 a.m. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter April 29, 1998
ANNA CASPER cemetery #22 Name: Caspar, Anna D.: 5/19/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: F Age at death: 31 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem: St. Nazianz, Tn. Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 37 *********** (Anna (1835-May 19, 1866)
HELEN CASPER cemetery #82 Mrs. Walter F. Casper, 56, of 315 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for about six months. The former Helen Meyer, she was born Sept. 14, 1900 at Thorp, Wis., a daughter of the late George and Minnie Voss Meyer. She received her education at Thorp and came to Kiel in 1915. On March 7, 1925, she was married to Walter Casper of Kiel. A member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, she also served as a Sunday School teacher for 27 years, and belonged to the Women’s Guild and Sewing Circle of the church. She was a member of the Kiel Frauen Verein, Eastern Star, GUG Germania Lodge and was local sales representative for Real Silk Hosiery Mills and Spirella foundation garments. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Rev. Vernon B. Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. ************ Mrs. Walter F. Casper. 56, of 315 St. Paul St., Kiel. died Tuesday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a six months illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Kiel cemetery. Born Helen Meyer Sept. 14, 1900 at Thorp, Wis., she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Voss Meyer. She was educated in Thorp and came to Kiel in 1915. On March 7, 1925, she was married to Walter F. Casper, a Kiel painting contractor. She was a member of the church, the Women’s Guild of the church, church Sewing Circle, Kiel Frauenverein, Eastern Star and G.U.G. Germania Society. She taught Sunday School 27 years. She was also the sales representative for a hosiery firm. Survivors include her husband: daughter, and a son; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Austin of East Troy, Wis., and Mrs. Peter Turenne of Chicago; three brothers, Elmer of Traverse City, Mich., John of Detroit and Arthur of Klammath Falls, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church where it will lie in state from noon until the time of service.
JOSEPH CASPER cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900: Death in St. Nazianz on Thurs. last week, after an illness of several years, of blacksmith Joseph A. Caspar. The funeral took place Mon. ********** Joseph M. (Dec. 17, 1855-June 7, 1900 -husband of Helen nee Lackerman [married May 15, 1877] -son of John Michael Casper and Anna Elizabeth Ternes [John Michael Casper was born March 30, 1804 in Bruck, Rhineland Palatinate, near Koblenz, Germany and died there about 1860 married Anna Elizabeth Ternes before 1835 and had 8 children, 4 of whom emigrated to the US with their mother about 1873-the four children, in order of birth, were Katherine Casper Wicklein (1847), John (1850), Joseph (1855) and Hubert. Anna Elizabeth Ternes is buried in St. Martin Cemetery, Jericho, Calumet County] -blacksmith -in St. Nazianz, starting about 1877. "Blacksmith, Wagonmaker, and Horseshoer." Manufacturer of wagons, sleighs and carriages. Horseshoeing and repairing of machinery. died from "cerebrial softening" and "alcohalism")
PAUL CASPER cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: A small child of Paul Kaspar, who lives west of Kiel, died last week and was buried Wednesday.
SYLVESTER CASPER cemetery #21 Services Held Today For Sylvester Casper Sylvester A. Casper, 54, of Route 1, Kiel, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon on his first day of work at the Tecumsch Products, New Holstein. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz at 10:00 a. m. today, Thursday. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born December 29, 1912 in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, a son of the late John and Mary Heim Casper and attended St. Gregory's school in St. Nazianz. He worked at the Salvatorian Center in St. Nazianz for 14 years and at the Gutmann Lumber Company in St. Nazianz for two years. He married the former Ruth Schreiber November 2, 1938 in St. Nazianz. Mr. Casper was member of the Holy Name Society at St. Gregory's Church. He is survived by his wife: five sons, six daughters, six grandchildren; a brother, John Jr. of Route 1, Valders and four sisters, Mrs. Ted Hartmann, Mrs. Lester Melselwitz and Mrs. Elmer Schmidt all of Kiel and Mrs. Ray Weichardt of Route 1, Newton. A son and sister preceded him in death. (no newspaper named, Nov. 1967) ********** Sylvester August (Dec. 29, 1912-Oct. 30, 1967 -husband of Ruth nee Schrieber [married Nov. 2, 1938 at St. Gregory]-born Town of Liberty -son of John Casper and Mary Heim -laborer at the Tecumsah factory -died from "heart attack" "massive posterior wall left ventricular -coronary artery thrombosis") - (death record in Calumet County)
WALTER F. CASPER cemetery #82 Walter F. Casper, 70, of 315 St. Paul St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Saturday night at his home. Born Nov. 24, 1902 in Kiel, he was a son of the late Robert and Augusta Jaschob Casper. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1922. On March 7, 1925 he married Helen Meyer. She died in August, 1957. On Oct. 29, 1958 he married Mrs. Eleanor Mathes Jones. The couple resided in Kiel. For 34 years he was in the painting and decorating business, retiring in 1966. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a former Sunday School superintendent for 20 years, church councilman, former president of the church and the Mendelssohn Choir of the church. He also was a member of Kiel Masonic Lodge 336, F & A M. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister preceded him in death. - 1972
ATHALENE M. CAVANAUGH cemetery #43
Athalene M. Cavanaugh, age 74, of Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 26, 1926, in Two Rivers, daughter of Savannah Payette Hetue and the late Mose Hetue. On July 1, 1950, she married William Cavanaugh at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death November 25, 1989. Athalene was born and raised in Two Rivers and moved to Manitowoc following her marriage. She was employed at Paragon Electric Company and also at Northern Labs. Athalene spent the last five years helping with the care of her mother and brother at Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers. Survivors include her mother, Savannah Hetue, two brothers and a sister-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also surviving are 13 god children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Hetue. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the critical care unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the wonderful care. Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 2001
