[ CHRISTEN ]   OBITUARIES

ANDREW CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: 
About two weeks ago sailor Andrew Christiansen, while making repairs on
the schooner “Two Myrtles”, fell about six feet into the hold and was so 
badly injured that he had to be taken to Holy Family Hospital. He died 
there Sunday evening from his injuries. He is survived by his widow and 
7 children.
[bur. 01-08-1907/cause: fracture of the skull]


CHAS. J. CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

Charles J. Christiansen, 77, of 624 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. 
He had been living for the past six years with a sister-in-law, Mrs. 
Alma Christiansen.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born March 16, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and Anna 
Hanson Christiansen. He was an oiler on the old whaleback Columbus for the 
Goodrich Line and later worked for McMullen and Pitz Marine Construction 
Co. until he retired 12 years ago.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Bertha Green, of Manitowoc and several nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 23, 1960
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[d. 01-22-1960/age 77 yrs.]


DONALD L. CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

Donald L. Christensen, age 71, of 2212 Clark St., Manitowoc, died late 
Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 2005, surrounded by his loving family at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at 
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish-Marshall Site, Manitowoc. 
Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas 
Wojciechowski and Don's nephew, the Rev. Robert Stegmann, with burial 
to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Donald was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Manitowoc, son of the late Roy and 
Elizabeth Kohlbeck Christensen. Don was educated at Manitowoc Public 
Grade Schools and attended Lincoln High School. He served his country 
in the U.S. Navy. On April 14, 1956, he married Marlene Check at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Don was employed at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company, as a painter and sandblaster for 31 years, 
retiring from the Manitowoc Company in 1997. He was a member of the 
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Local 499, 
where he served as president and union steward. He loved painting, 
boating, fishing and playing sheepshead (especially when he won). 
Don enjoyed traveling, especially going to the U.S. Navy Blue Angel 
Air Shows. Don was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, 
where he served as an usher, and was a former member of St. Paul 
Catholic Church, where he served as a communion distributor and an 
usher. He also coached little hoopers basketball. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by an infant twin brother: Daniel 
Christensen; three brothers: Kenneth Kohlbeck; Victor Kohlbeck; and 
Norbert (Harriet) Kohlbeck; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frank 
and Anna Check Sr.; goddaughter: Elizabeth Check; Jack Konop, Robert 
Kleman and Leatrice Check. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels of Two Rivers on Tuesday evening (TONIGHT), from 4 to 8 p.m., 
where a prayer service, led by Deacon Alan Boeldt, will be held at 
7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Parish-Marshall Site, Manitowoc, on Wednesday morning, from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. 
Don loved God, life and family. He was a cheerful and witty guy. He 
will be sadly missed by all, especially his grandchildren, whom he 
dearly loved. You'll be in our hearts forever. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 13, 2005"


EMMA CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1882:
Death of Mrs. Emma Christensen (nee Burmeister), wife of Mr. Hans
Christensen, early Tues. morning. The deceased was born 30 Aug. 1853 in
Manitowoc, and married Mr. Christensen 01 June 1873. Recently they suffered
the sudden loss of their little son. The deceased leaves her husband with 
three sons and her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Wm. Burmeister, and sisters. 
Burial will take place today at 2pm.


GERTRUDE C. CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #89D



Gertrude C. Christensen, age 92, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, 
Two Rivers, formerly of 2401 Polk St., died quietly late Monday, Feb. 9,
2004 at the Hamilton Home, with her family at her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004 at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, St. Luke site, Two Rivers. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with 
burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Gertrude was born April 26, 1911 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late 
Milford and Meta (Ammerman) Henrickson. She attended St. Luke Parochial
School, and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 
1928. After high school, Gertrude worked for a law firm in Two Rivers for
a couple years before becoming employed with Hamilton Mfg. Co., where she 
worked as a stenographer until 1937. On Oct. 2, 1937 she was united in
marriage to Nelmer L. Christensen at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death March 30, 1972. She then took time to raise her
family, before returning to work in 1960 at the City Dairy in Two Rivers. 
In 1962, she became employed at the Lakeview Net Co., where she worked until 
her retirement in 1978. She was a lifetime member of the St. Luke Ladies 
Altar Society, and a charter member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, where 
she enjoyed singing with the Senior Center Chorus and the Senior Center Mello-
Tones group. Gertie enjoyed shopping, but above all enjoyed the time spent 
with her family.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law; one son and daughter-in-law; a 
son-in-law; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is further 
survived by one sister, special friends, many nieces, nephews, and her many 
friends at the Two Rivers Senior Center. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Joan Kumbalek; one brother
and sister-in-law; Dick (Charlotte) Henrickson; and a nephew: Rick Henrickson.
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish, St. Luke site, 
after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no 
visitation this evening.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Christensen family 
with funeral arrangements.
Gertie's family would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff 
of the Hamilton Memorial Home for the compassionate, loving care and kindness
extended to our mother over the years. You've gone above and beyond the call 
and went the extra mile for Mom. Your kindness will always be remembered by our
family!
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 12, 2004


HANS CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1886:
Death of Hans Christensen on Wed. at 11am. He was employed here for a
long time and for the past few years was a traveling representative 
for the B. Toser Liquor Co. in Milwaukee. His death was quite sudden, 
and he leaves a widow and three children from a former marriage. Burial 
will take place Sat. at 2pm.
[bur. 05-29-1886]


HELEN CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1900:
Death Mon. of a 9-mo. old daughter of Mr. Fr. Christiansen, 
School Superintendent in our county. The funeral was held 
Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
(Note: Checked with cemetery office, and she said this is the same child)


INGA CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: 
Death last week in Chicago of 19-year old Inga Christiansen, daughter 
of Mrs. A. Christiansen here. The body will be brought here for burial.
[bur. 09-03-1908/cause: endocarditis]


MARIE DONISE CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1902:
A 9-mo. old child of South 16th Street resident Wilhelm Christensen 
died last Sun. of convulsions. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
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[bur. on Christoph Hacker lot/cause: convulsions]


NELMER CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #89D

Funeral services for Nelmer L. Christensen, 66, of 1817 Adams St., 
Two Rivers, retired longtime Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, who died 
Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 9:30 
a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, and at 10 a.m. at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. 
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Christensen was born March 11, 1906, at Two Rivers, son of the 
late Hans and Josephine Leyse Christensen. He was a 40-year employe 
of the Hamilton firm and retired last fall as an inspector. He married 
Gertrude Henrickson at St. Luke Church Oct. 2, 1937. He was a member 
of the Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters and a son (Surivivors omitted 
for privacy.); a brother, Orlo, of Kewaunee and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where 
memorial services will be at 8 p.m. in which the Knights of Columbus 
will participate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1972


PAUL O. CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

Paul O. Christensen, 60, of 525 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Christensn was born March 6, 1911, at Green Bay, son of the Olaf Julia 
Pilz Christensen. He married Melvine Williquette July 20, 1934, at Two Rivers. 
He had been employed in the office at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc. Mr. 
Christensen was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 of 
Manitowoc and the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Church.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.), a brother, Oscar of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. James Davis of 
Wheaton, Maryland, and Mrs. George Kuehn of Milwaukee and seven grandchildren. 
A sister, Marie, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name 
Society, members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 9, 1971
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[d. 10-08-1971/age 60 yrs./husband of Malvina M. Christensen]


CLAUS CHRISTENSON   cemetery #2

From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907: 
Claus Christenson, a resident of Town Cato, died Monday 
at the age of 81 and will be buried this afternoon.
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From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: 
Death last week of Claus Christenson in Jerpen, on the Wisconsin Central
Railroad line. The deceased, who was born 26 March 1826 in Norway, came 
to our county in 1854 and settled on a farm where he remained until his 
death. He leaves his widow and 6 children.


OSCAR CHRISTENSON/CHRISTENSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1899:
Mon. morning Oscar Christensen, a ship's carpenter, suffered a stroke while at
work at the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. Burger & Burger and died within a few
minutes. The 23-yr. old deceased was unmarried and lived with his father Andrew
Christensen. His funeral will take place today.
(Note: Christenson on cem. record/Christensen in newspaper/no tombstone)


PETRIA CECELIA CHRISTENSON   cemetery #2

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909:
Death suddenly on Sunday of Mrs. Peter Christiansen, a pioneer settler of
Town Cato, while on a visit to her daughter here, Mrs. Peter Hanson. The
deceased, who was born 16 December 1828 in Norway, died of heart disease. She
leaves 6 children. Her funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen.
(Note: Apparently the reporter got her name a bit wrong)


WILLIAM CHRISTENSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899:
William Christenson died here Wed. last week after a long illness with
consumption. The deceased, who was born here 12 Nov. 1878, leaves his sorrowing
mother and one sister.


CHRISTINA CHRISTIANSEN     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1879:
Death of the 73 year old wife of Chr. Christiansen, in the
night between Mon. and Tues. She leaves her husband, age 84, and a son 
by her first marriage who lives in Chicago.


EMELIA CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1901: (Sunday dateline)
Mrs. Peter Christiansen died Fri. morning at 5:30 a.m. following a long 
confinement with consumption. Mrs. Christiansen was born in Algoma, Wis. 
on 18 Jan. 1865 and married her now surviving husband in 1883, since which 
time she resided in our city. In addition to her husband she is survived by 
one son and her sorrowing mother who lives in Algoma. The funeral will be 
Sun. afternoon from the funeral home on the corner of 4th and Commercial Sts.
[bur. 04-05-1901/cause: consumption]


HELMAR CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #33

Helmar (Heinie) Christiansen, 50, died early Sunday morning at his 
home, 3514 Division St., Manitowoc. He had been ill eight months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Christiansen was born Oct. 3, 1909, in the Town of Morris, 
Shawano County, son of the late Hans and Anna Nelson Christiansen.
He married Fern Mae Long, Sept. 12, 1930, and the couple came to
Manitowoc in 1937 where he was employed as foreman by Wisconsin
Aluminum Foundry.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, a son, two brothers, a 
twin, Kjelmar and Harold of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Krenberg
Sr., of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gerda Jensen of Luverne N.D., and three
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m.
Tuesday and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church when the casket
will be moved to the church where the body will be in state until
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 09, 1960  page 17
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Christiansen funeral
Funeral services for Helmar (Heinie) Christiansen, 50, of 3514 Division St.,
Manitowoc, who died Sunday, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial
was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
It was inadvertently omitted in the obituary Monday that a son and daughter
died in infancy.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21


JOHN CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: 
Death from old age debility on Mon. evening of John Christiansen, a well 
known resident of our city. Mr. Christiansen was born 06 Feb. 1817 in Husum,
Schleswig-Holstein, and came to America in 1866. He lived in Two Rivers 
until 1882, then moved to Kings Bridge, and finally moved to Manitowoc in 
1886 where he has lived ever since. In addition to his widow he is survived 
by 6 children, namely, Fred, Peter and Mathias who live here, Emil in Bar 
Harbor, Ohio, George in Milwaukee, and Ferdinand in Sheboygan. The deceased 
had operated a large mercantile store and brewery in Germany. His funeral 
will be held this afternoon from the funeral home at 7 York St. under the 
direction of Pastor Zenk of the Reformed Church.


KJELMAR CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #33

Kjelmar Christiansen, 63, of 1410 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert L. Sawall will officiate and 
burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Christiansen was born Oct. 3, 1909, in the Town of Morris, Shawano 
County, son of the late Hans and Ann Nelson Christiansen. He married 
Genevieve Wincentsen Apr. 16, 1931, at Tigerton, Wis. He was employed 
as a foreman at the Manitowoc Co. Inc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be moved to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973


PETER CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908:
Death Friday of Peter Christiansen, a well-known resident of our city, at 
the home of his son, Policeman Wm. Christiansen, where he had been living for
about a year. He had come to Two Rivers from Germany as a youth. For several
years he served as a postal transporter between Two Rivers and Kewaunee and
operated a loan office in both of these towns. Later he moved to Manitowoc and
opened a boarding house near Goodrich dock, along with a store. He sold out 
two years later when he became ill. His wife preceded him in death many years 
ago. He is survived by the above mentioned son, as well as by his 84-year old 
mother and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
[bur. 08-16-1908/cause: heart failure]


RAY L. CHRISTIANSEN   cemetery #82

Ray L. Christiansen, 78, of 914 Cleveland St., Kiel, died Saturday evening, 
June 15, 2002 at his home following a recent struggle with cancer.
He was born April 13, 1924 in Cleveland Ohio, son of the late Leslie and 
Ganelle Losie Christiansen.  Ray was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, 
Milwaukee.  He also attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and 
Northwest Podiatry College, Chicago. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving 
during World War II. On April 13, 1949, he married Florene “Chris” Prowse.
Ray was a district sales manager for Penray Automotive Chemical Co., in Elk 
Grove Village, Ill., from 1968 until his retirement in 1994.  He was a member 
of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Kiel Masonic Lodge and a past member 
of the Model Aircraft Association of Sheboygan.  Ray enjoyed aircrafts, 
watching storms, radio-controlled model air-craft, “crusin” and dining out.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by on granddaughter, Deedra Christiansen.
The Sheboygan Press, June 17, 2002


ALFRED CHRISTIANSON   cemetery #41

Alfred Christianson, 74, of Valders died at his home Tuesday following a
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Intern Loren Espeland will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Christianson was born Oct. 3, 1885, in the Town of Cato, son of the
late Severin and Anna Anderson Christianson. A dairy farmer in the town
of Cato, he retired about four years ago and moved to the Village of
Valders. He married the former Tilda Torrison, May 11, 1911, at Valders.
He was president of the Valders School board for 29 years, director of
the Quarry-Riverside telephone exchange for many years, was a member of
the church brotherhood and held a number of church offices.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Raymond and Wilfred of Valders
and Leroy on the home farm; three brothers, Victor of Arthur, Iowa, and
Walter and Wilmer of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Torrison and Mrs.
Gilford Berge, of Valders; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie
in state from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17


MRS. FERDINAND CHRISTIANSON   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Aug. 1893:
Mrs. Ferdinand Christianson recently died in Sheboygan. Her body was
brought to Two Rivers on Mon. for burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. 
The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. F. Bonhart of Two Rivers.


JENNIE CHRISTIANSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec. 1904:
Death recently in Luther Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, 
of Miss Jennie Christenson of Manitowoc from consumption. 
The deceased, who was 27, became ill early last year and 
has been in the above hospital for the last 3 weeks. Her 
body was brought here for burial.
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(Jennie Andrena Christianson/d. 20 Dec. 1904/at Luther Hosp. 
St. Paul, Minn. & Junction City/cause:T.B./from record of St. 
James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


OLE CHRISTIANSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896:
Death Fri. by drowning in Sturgeon Bay, of Ole Christianson, 
mate on the scow “Success” of Manitowoc. The 53 yr. old leaves 
a widow and 2 grown children. The body was brought here for 
burial in the city cemetery.


OLE CHRISTIANSON/CHRISTIANSEN     Cemetery #41

Volume #4, Page #359, Document #229
 
Name of Deceased:  Ole Christiansen
Color:  White
Sex:  Male
Age:  86 yrs
Father:  Christian Olsen
Mother:  Ellen
Birthplace of Deceased:  Norway
Birth Date:  Feb 16, 1810
Spouse of Deceased:  Anne Marie
Death Date:  May 1, 1896
Cause of Death:  Old age
Place of Death: Township of Cato
Name of Person Signing Form:  A D Alfrsen from Oslo, WI
Place of Burial:  Valders Cong. in township of Liberty
Date of Certification:  May 15, 1896
Date of Registration:  May 25, 1896


JOHANNES CHRISTMAN   cemetery #22

Name: Christmann, Johannes
D.: 1/16/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: M/W
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn.of Randal Calumet Co.
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 105


MARTHA CHRISTMAN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Robert E. Christman, 56, of 1510 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Christman, nee Martha Dummer, was born Oct. 18, 1915, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late William and Emile Behringer Dummer. She was married 
to Robert E. Christman Sept. 4, 1934. She was a member of Memorial Hospital 
Auxiliary, past president of Grace circle of the church and a life member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church until 1969, when they joined 
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); a brother, George, of Manitowoc; and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 
8 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 30, 1972
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[d. 05-30-1972/age 56 yrs./wife of Robert E. Christman]


JOHANN CHRISTMANN   cemetery #22

Name:Christman, Johann
D.: 5/7/1865
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 
Sex: M
Age at Death: 65 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #:
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John (Johann) (1800-May 7, 1865 –husband of Rosina)


ROSINA CHRISTMANN

Name: Christman, Rozina
D.:  3/8/1865
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: F
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 26
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Rosa (Rosina) (died March 8, 1865 with no age given –wife of Johann)


GEORGE A. CHRISTOFF   cemetery #43

George Christoff, 72, of 1130 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday
morning at the residence after a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred
Pritzl officiated and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Christoff was born at Manitowoc Aug. 5, 1887, son of the late Charles
and Mary Waltmann Christoff. A lifelong Manitowoc resident, he married
Ellen FitzGerald Sept 18, 1911, at St. Boniface Church. Before retirement
in May of 1953, he had been employed 48 years by Kingsbury Breweries. He
was a foreman in the bottling house.
Mr. Christoff was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church, Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Brewers and Maltsters
Local 297.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Pruitt of Manitowoc; a son,
George Jr., of Chalfont, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Goff and Mrs. Herman
Beck of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Gleason and Mrs. Howard Keup of Milwaukee;
six granchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary
will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960  page 9


MARY CHRISTOFF   cemetery #43

Death came to Mrs. Mary Christoff, 83, Sunday noon while she was being 
removed from her home, 1115 S. 12th street, to the Holy Family hospital 
in an ambulance.
The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home, and friends may call there 
this evening and until the time of services Wednesday, 8:30 at the funeral 
home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. Alfred 
Pritzel officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Members of the St. Anne CMA will pray for the deceased with the pastor at 
the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Christoff, the widow of Charles Christoff, was born Oct. 30, 1861.
Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. John Goff and Mrs. Herman Bock, both 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Gleason and Mrs. Howard Knup, Milwaukee; a son, 
George, Manitowoc, one brother, Joseph Waltman, St. Nazianz, and a sister, 
Mrs. Wenzel Frisch, city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1944 P. 2


THERESA CHRISTOFF   cemetery #43

Mrs. Frank Christoff, 73, a resident of Manitowoc county for the past 
18 years, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering 
illness. Mrs. Christoff and her husband have been making their home with 
their daughter, Mrs. Ben Burkhardt, route 3, Manitowoc.
The funeral will be Thursday, 8:30 at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 
9 o'clock a requiem mass will be offered by the Rev. Henry Letz in St. 
Andrew church. Interment will be in the Calvary cemetery. The body will 
lie in state after 7 o'clock today at the funeral parlor.
Mrs. Christoff, nee Theresa Oberhofer, was born Dec. 18, 1871, in Germany, 
and when two years old was brought to America settling in Luxemburg, 
Kewaunee county. Fifty three years ago she was united in marriage with 
Frank Christoff, who survives with three daughters, Mrs. Burkhardt, 
route 3; Mrs. Charles Novak, city, and Mrs. William Kleman, Rockwell. 
Three sisters, Mrs. John Lensmeyer, Gillett; Mrs. Charles Rank, Green 
Bay and Mrs. Andrew Dax, Luxemburg, ten grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren, also survive. Members of the St. Theresa society to which 
Mrs. Christoff belonged will recite the rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 
Pfeffer's.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1945 P. 2


AMELIA "GRETCHEN" CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89D

Amelia "Gretchen" Christoffel, age 83, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, 
Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 2005, at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien with burial to follow in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Gretchen was born Nov. 28, 1921, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Otto and 
Eva (Morency) Kruse. She attended St. Luke's Grade School and Washington High 
School. On June 23, 1945, she married Roland "Ozzie" Christoffel, in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1984.
Gretchen was a charter member of the Rogers Street Fishing Village and was also 
a member of the Historical Society and the Senior Center. She was a historian
for the Rogers Street Fishing Village and the Historical Society.
Survivors include a daughter, and her son, a son and daughter-in-law, and their 
children, a great-granddaughter, a sister, three brothers. She is further
survived by a brother-in-law, a special friend, along with nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law:
Francis Shimanek and two brothers: Kenneth and Lyle Kruse.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. A prayer service, led by Fr.
Bill, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning 
from 9:30 a.m. until leaving for church at 10:30 a.m.
The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hamilton 
Memorial Home and VNA Hospice for the compassion and care given to their mother
and family.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 20, 2005


ANNA R. CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Anna R. Christoffel, 88, of 1410 Wentker Ct., Two Rivers, died late Monday 
night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Michael Koch 
officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Christoffel, nee Anna Shavlik, was born March 8, 1884, at Taus, a daughter 
of the late Andrew and Rose Panoch Shavlik. She attended school at Kellnersville 
and came to Two Rivers in her young womanhood. She was married to John Christoffel. 
He preceded her in death in 1923. From 1923 she was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
until her retirement in 1953.
Surviving are a son, Clarence; a daughter-in-law, Beatrice Christoffel; a grandson 
and one granddaughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four great grandchildren 
and a brother, Edward Shavlik of Two Rivers. Two sisters and three brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapels where 
memorial services will be at 6:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1972


HENRY CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89D

Henry Christoffel, 98, of 2501-10th St., Two Rivers, believed to be the 
oldest Two Rivers area resident, died early Monday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Christoffel was born Dec. 25, 1873, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Nicholas and Elizabeth  Gluckstein Christoffel. He was a longtime employe 
of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, retiring 30 years ago. He was a member 
of the firm's 25-Year Club, and St. Mark Holy Name Men's Council. He 
married Margaret Trester at Sheboygan in 1900, where he had earlier been 
employed. She preceded him in death 10 years ago.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George LaQue and Mrs. Frank Shimek, 
of Two Rivers, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where 
memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1972


JOSEPH CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89B

Under "Two Rivers Notes"
Claimed by Death
Joseph Christoffel, a resident of the south side, died at his home 
at 2 this morning after a lingering illness, due to complication of 
diseases. He was about 42 years of age and is survived by his wife 
and five children. One brother, Henry and three sisters Mrs. J. 
Newmann, Mrs. J. Donachek and Mrs. J. Moseler also survive. The 
funeral will be held Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 10, 1924 P. 2


LUKE J. CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #33

Luke Christoffel, 66, 2814 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers, died Sunday 
morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, where he had resided the past 
one and one half years.
Funeral Servives will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Harmon Krause will officiate 
with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Christoffel was born July 12, 1910, at Two Rivers, son of the 
late Joseph and Meta Fanslau Christoffel. He attended Two Rivers 
schools and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1961. 
He married Norma Nichisch Jan. 2, 1943. She preceded him in death 
Jan. 2, 1960.
Survivors include a brother, Roland, of Two Rivers and two sisters, 
Mrs. Roger (Ruth) Hansen, of Rt 3, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Gerhardt 
(Grace) Tess of Two Rivers. A brother Howard, preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and at the church after 
11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1976 P. 14


MICHAEL R. CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89C

Michael R. Christoffel, age 51, of Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
July 11, 2005 at his residence.
Michael was born May 24, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of Walter and Leona 
(Monk), Christoffel. He attended St. John's grade school and Washington 
High School graduating with the class of 1973. Michael was employed at 
the Holiday House of Manitowoc County in Manitowoc. He enjoyed traveling, 
shopping, collecting seashells, Star Wars and space memorabilia and flea
markets.
Survivors include his parents: Walter "Buddy" and Leona Christoffel, two
brothers and sisters-in-law, one sister and brother-in-law, nieces and 
nephews, also special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005 at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. David Scherbarth. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Forest
View Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holiday House, St. John's 
Lutheran Church, the Oncology Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center 
or the charity of your choice.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the Christoffel family with funeral arrangements.
A special thank you to the staff of the Holy Family Cancer Center and Hospice 
Care who treated Mike as one of the family
We thank God for the many years he has allowed Michael to touch our lives, 
although we will miss him greatly we pray for the strength to live the rest 
of our lives to God's Glory until we meet with him again in our eternal home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2005


NICKOLAS CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 19 May 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 May)
24-yr. old Nic. Christoffel died recently of consumption. The 
unmarried man had operated a small store for several years, 
which he sold upon growing weaker. The funeral will be held 
today from the Catholic Church. 


NORMA CHRISTOFFEL   cemetery #33

Mrs. Luke Christoffel, 51, of 2814 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, died
unexpectedly of a heart attack in her sleep at the home at 5 a.m.
Saturday. She had previously been in good health.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Deja and Martin
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and at 3:30 p.m. at Our Savior Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers the Rev. E.A. Breding officiating. Interment
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Christoffel, nee Norma Nickisch, was born Oct. 1, 1903 at Manitowoc,
a daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Bartz Nickisch. She attended the
public schools at Manitowoc and for 35 years was employed at the Aluminum
Specialty Co. at Manitowoc. She was married to Luke Christoffel at
Manitowoc on Jan. 2, 1943, and her death occurred on her 17th wedding
anniversary. She was a member of Our Savior Church and its Ladies Aid
Society.
Surviving are her husband, a sister, Mrs. Raymond Stern of Brillion;
a brother, Arnold Nickisch of Manitowoc, and a number of nieces and
nephews. A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday until the
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9


PETER CHRISTOFFEL       cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1895:
Death in Two Rivers last week, Wed.(16 Jan.), of Peter Christoffel of smallpox. He
was the son of R. Christoffel and had only been married a short while.
*******
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.


CLARA CHRISTOPHERSON   cemetery #41

A sad death occurred in this city on Friday the 5th, Mrs. Sever Christopherson 
yielded up her young life after a brave struggle against tuberculosis for the 
past eight months.  A severe cold caught in May last brought on the disease 
which made rapid inroads on strength and vitality with the inevitable results.  
Clara Nelson was born in Eaton, Manitowoc County, Jan. 31, 1884, and was 
scarcely 22 years of age at the time of her death.  She was married to Sever 
Christopherson Nov 24, 1903, coming with him to this city where she has since 
resided.  She was a beautiful young woman, full of life and ambition until 
stricken with ill health, and universal sympathy is extended to her husband 
in his sad bereavement.  The funeral was held from the residence on Tuesday 
at 10 o’clock a.m. with services in the Lutheran church of Valders at 
1:30 p.m., Rev. A. O. Alfsen officiating, and interment in the family lot in 
Eaton.  The deceased is survived by a husband, her parents and three sisters, 
Lena and Alma of Eaton and Mrs. Chas. Green of Chicago.
Chilton Times, January 13, 1906


KATERINA CHVALA   cemetery #18

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903:
Mrs. Catharina Chvata(Chvala) of Cooperstown, whose transfer to the state mental 
facility in Oshkosh we had reported in last week's issue, died there Thurs. morning 
last week. The body was brought back and buried in Cooperstown.


LADONIA CHVALA   cemetery #34

Mrs. Wencel Chvala Sr. (photo), 57, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had suffered a stroke at home 
Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Richard Schmitz of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in 
Francis Creek National Cemetery.
The former Ladonia Dvorny was born in the Town of Kossuth Oct. 25, 1899, 
daughter of Anton and the late Emma Podrabsky Dvorny. She was married in 
1938 to Mr. Chvala and the couple farmed in the vicinity of maribel.
Surviving her are the hsuband, two daughters (private); three step-daughters
(private); a step-son (private); father, Anton Dvorny of Maribel; two sisters, 
Mrs. Mildred Holly of Tisch Millsa and Mrs. Edwin Graunke of Valders; and 
12 grandchildren. Her mother died in February of 1956.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 10, 1957 P. 13