[ DEE ]   OBITUARIES

ELIZABETH DEEHR   cemetery #60

Mrs. Elizabeth Deehr, 82, of the town of Meeme, died late Tuesday 
night at the home of her son, William, after an illness of four 
months.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the William 
Deehr home and at 9:30 at the St. Isidor's Catholic church at 
Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. The body was removed to the home of William Deehr 
from the Pfeffer Funeral Home this afternoon, and will lie in state 
until the hour of the funeral.
Mrs. Deehr was born Elizabeth Konst near Burlington, Wis., on July 8, 
1857. She was married to Matt Deehr in 1875. Mr. Deehr died in 1904.
Mrs. Deehr was a resident of the town of Meeme from the time of her 
marriage in 1875 until 1916 when she moved to Winona, Minn. and lived 
there for 17 years. She returned to Meeme to live with her son this 
spring.
Survivors are four sons, William and Peter of Osman, John of Royal 
Oak, Michigan, and Math of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. Four other children preceded their mother in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 26, 1940 P.2


JOSEPH DEEHR

NOTE: The obit of Joseph W. Deehr is in the obits of June 20, 1977, Page 14 
BUT you can not read it all. The "left hand side" is not scanned. Can not 
see the year exactly when he was born. I can make out the following:

Airman I/C Joseph W. Deehr, of 7317 Dutch Rd., Manitowoc, died of accidental 
drowning in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
Funeral at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowc and at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Alverno with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Deehr was born June 30, ???? at Manitowoc, son of Joseph and Dorothy 
Fischer Deehr. 
Survivors are a brother and four sisters.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1977 P. 14
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(30 Jun 1957/Jun 1977/SSDI)


LOUISE DEEHR   cemetery #60

Mrs. Peter Deehr, 82, of 2902 West Melvina St., Milwaukee, died Tuesday morning 
following a lingering illness
She was born Louise Schram Dec. 26, 1880, in the Town of Meeme. She was married 
to Peter Deehr June 14, 1904, at Spring Valley.  The couple operated a farm in 
the Osman area for 45 years before retirement. She was a member of the Christian 
Mothers Society of the church. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary 
in June of 1954.  
Among survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Hoban, of Milwaukee; two 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Adolph and Mrs. Frank Leibel, of Sheboygan; two grandchildren 
and one great grandchild.  A sister and a brother preceded her in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1963


RICHARD J. DEEHR   cemetery #60

Richard J. Deehr, infant twin son born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. 
Francis Deehr of route 1, Newton, died this morning at St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan.
Rites were held this afternoon at the Nennig funeral home in St. 
Wendel, the Rev. Robeert Klein officiating. Burial will be in 
Osman cemetery.
The baby is survived by his parents; twin brother, unnamed, and his 
grandparents, Mr. and William Deehr (sic) of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. 
Leo Schwab of Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 26, 1946 P.2


ANNA M. DEEKS   cemetery #43

Mrs. Andrew Deeks, 69, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Melvin Mackey of 2338 North 20th street, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Baroun in Franklin in 1881 and in 1901 was married to Mr. 
Deeks. They located in Manitowoc. Six years ago she moved to Milwaukee, 
because of failing helath, to reside with her daughter.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mackey and Mrs. Joseph Andrews 
of Milwaukee; brother, Joseph of Taus; sister, Mrs. John Orchekowski of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Thursday noon, where the rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 25, 1950 P. 24


CAROL MAE DEERING   cemetery #32

Carol Mae Deering, age 81, of Manitowoc, died Saturday morning June 3, 2006, 
at home with her family at her side.
Carol was born on May 18, 1925 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Oliver 
and Katherine Cochane Dupuis Lee. She was a graduate of Washington High
School in Two Rivers with the class of 1943. On May 14, 1949, Carol married 
Robert E. Deering at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Carol was 
employed at Plantico Drug Store in Two Rivers and then as a seamstress at 
Globe Laundry in Manitowoc. Prior to her death Carol was co-owner of Clipper 
City cab and Delivery with her husband Robert. She was past president of the 
Ladies Elk's Auxiliary, Manitowoc and the VFW Auxiliary of Two Rivers. Carol 
was also a member of Sacred Heart Rosary Society and spent many active years 
as a girl scout leader.
Survivors include her husband: Robert E. Deering, Manitowoc; one son and 
daughter-in-law; three daughters and sons-in-law, six grandchildren, three 
step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, one sister, one
brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
Carol was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother-in-law: 
Jeanette Wellsfry; Joann Bennett; Violet and Robert Lee; two brothers and
one sister-in-law: Joseph Dupuis (World War II Veteran); Mark and Peggy 
Dupuis.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, 
June 8, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Visitation will 
continue on Friday, June 9, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9:30 
a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday June 9, 2006, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Dan Felton with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Throughout Carol's life she enjoyed many special activities with her family 
and friends, such as bowling, sheepshead, sewing, and dancing. A very special 
thank you to Misty for her care and support of mom and to the Aurora VNA and 
Hospice Program. Carol has touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 2006


CATHERINE M. DEERING   cemetery #89B

Mrs. Michael Deering, 67, 2018 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died suddenly of a 
heart attack at her home Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Beduhn, Deja & Martin, 
Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic 
church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Interment will be in 
Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Deering, nee Catherine Dahm, was born in the town of Two Creeks in 1884, 
daughter of the late Nicholas and Patricia Hansen Dahm. She was married to 
Michael Deering in Two Rivers in 1920, who survives her.
Active in affairs of Sacred Heart church in her earlier years, she was a member 
of the Rosary society of the church.
Besides her husband she leaves a son, Robert of Two Rivers, two sisters, Mrs. 
Frank Bauknecht, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Tena Wight of Seattle, Wash., and two 
brothers, Michael and Joseph Dahm of Two Rivers. There is one grandchild.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin, Inc., funeral home from 2 p.m. 
Friday until time of services. The rosary will be prayed at the funeral home 
at 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 10, 1951 P. 2


MICHAEL J. DEERING   cemetery #89B

Michael J. Deering, 88, of 2019-41st., Two Rivers, a veteran employe of the 
Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital where he had been a patient since Tuesday.
Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the 
Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Michael Deering was born in 1871 in Poland. When a young man he immigrated 
to this country and settled at Manistee, Mich. He moved to Two Rivers 55 
years ago where he married the former Catherine Dahm, who preceded him in 
death eight years ago. After more than 40 years of employment at the Hamilton 
company he retired in 1950. He was a member of the Hamilton Goodfellowship 
Club, a trustee of Sacred Heart church for a number of years and of the Holy 
Name Society of the parish.
He leaves a son, Robert of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. William Hornkohl, Flint, 
Mich.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 13, 1959 P. 15


FRANCIS G. DEFAUT    cemetery #89A

Francis G. DeFaut, age 76, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, April 18, 2001 
at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. 
Friday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Alan Sunn will be 
officiating. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains to 
be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Francis was born September 25, 1924 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Edward 
and Adeline Leonard DeFaut. He attended Lincoln High School and then entered 
the United States Army serving overseas during World War II. He was honorably 
discharged from the Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After returning to 
Manitowoc, Francis ran the service department at Schuette Brothers Department 
Store and later was employed at the Manitowoc county Office as the head of
maintenance until he retired. He married Faye Meissner on June 26, 1943 in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Faye, two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter 
and son-in-law, one brother, one sister, six grandchildren, two great 
grandchildren, nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends survive.
Francis was preceded in death by one brother, Robert DeFaut and one sister, 
Helen Rupp.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m. 
until the time of services at 7 p.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 2001


CAROLINE DEFFKE      cemetery #50

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903:
Death Thurs. last week in Collins of 37-yr. old Mrs. Ernst Deffke 
after a short illness. She leaves her husband and 9 children. The 
funeral was held Sun. afternoon in Reedsville.


CARL DEFORTH   cemetery #84

Fatal Accident at Schleswig
A large number of accidents occur through the carelessness of parties handling 
fire arms most of which arise from the pointing of a supposed unloaded gun which 
unfortunately turns out to be otherwise and the contents removes from Earth to 
Heaven a valuable life, and it is with sorrow we chronicle that such an act of 
carelessness took place in Schleswig — 1 1/2 miles south of Kiel — on Friday 
last, whereby one brother was accidently killed by another. From the information 
we have received it seems that Carl Daford (sic), aged 20 years was setting in 
front of the door of the family residence and that Peter, his brother, aged 14 
years, stood at the head of the stairs and supposing the gun to be unloaded 
pulled the trigger to one of the barrels when an explosion took place and the 
unexpected charge entered Carl’s back below the shoulder blade causing almost 
instantaneous death.  
Considerable excitement prevailed and Justice Heins ordered a Coroner’s inquest 
to be held and officer Bross selected the following named gentlemen as jurors, 
Hans Greve, Bernard Gutheil, Christian Tiedemann, Henry Hofmeister, Henry Goeres 
and ______ Guttinger, who, after a careful examination returned a verdict in 
accordance with the foregoing facts. The deceased is represented as being a very 
inoffensive and honorable young man and his unexpected death is deeply deplored 
by all who knew him and the public generally.
Chilton Times, September 18, 1875


HEINRICH DEFORTH   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1899: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 20 Mar.)
Death Fri. of Heinrich Deforth who came to the woods of Town Schleswig in 1855
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Kiel—H. Deforth died on his farm in the Town of Schleswig at 
the age of 79 years.  Mr. Deforth owned this farm in 1856 
already when everything was still primeval forest.  
Plymouth Post, March 23, 1899


MARGARETHA DEFORTH   cemetery #83

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1902:
Death in the early morning hours Sat. of 83-yr. old Mrs. Henry Deforth 
at her residence in the vicinity of Kiel. The deceased came to Manitowoc 
County in 1841, one of the very first settlers in our county. 20 yrs. ago 
her first husband Lorenz Steffen died, and 2 yrs. ago her second husband, 
Mr. Deforth passed away. She had no children.


PETER DEFORTH SR.   cemetery #84

On Tuesday at the home of his son-in-law Mr. John Harbrecht in 
Millhome, Mr. Peter Deforth Sr. died at the age of 71 years, 6 
months and 25 days from heart disease. The deceased was born in 
Alsace Lorraine, Germany on January 12, 1830. His wife preceded 
him in death. Mr. Deforth was well known in the area from making 
his living as a peddler. Earlier he had owned a farm. Three adult 
children mourn his death. The burial will take place on Friday 
afternoon with Divinity student C. Walenta officiating from the 
Kiel Reformed Church (St. Peter UCC) at the Rockville Cemetery.
(translated from German)


REV. HENRY DEGARMO   cemetery #44

We are pained to learn, that Rev. Mr. Degarmo, the 
son-in-law of our respected banker, C.C.Barnes, died 
of bleeding of the lungs on the 18th inst. at White 
Mountain, near Denver, Colorado Ter., where he had 
gone to recover his failing health.  Mr. Barnes has 
gone to Chicago to meet his sorrow stricken daughter 
with the remains of her late husband, on whom she has 
waited faithfully to the last, and who was a christian 
gentleman with few equals and no superior.
Manitowoc Tribune, August 24, 1871
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Died - Near Denver City, Col., on the 18th inst. of 
hemorrhage of the lungs, Henry Hobart Degarmo, late 
of Manitowoc.
The above announcement will bring sorrow and regret 
to many of the readers of the Pilot. The deceased was 
a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and was educated at 
Neshota, in this state, for the church. A short time 
ago he was called to the rectorship of St. James' 
Episcopal Church in our city, where he officiated for
a few Sabbaths, but left soon in quest of health in 
Colorado. He was a man of fine scholarly attainments; 
of modest, unassuming, cultivated, gentlemanly address; 
a gentleman in word and deed, and a fine type of a 
Christian without cant or affectation. He was a 
son-in-law of our respected fellow citizen, Dr. Barnes, 
of the First National Bank to whom, with his family, 
this blow comes with heavy hand.
The warmest sympathies of a large circle of friends are 
with the sorrowing widow and family of the deceased in 
this hour of deep affiction to them. The deceased was
about thirty years pf ahe and had a flattering prospect 
of a life of eminent usefullness and honor before him, 
which has, suddenly been cut short by the cold hand of 
inexorable death.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871 


JOHANNES DEGENHARD   cemetery #22

Name: Degenhard, Johannes
D.: 10/14/1868
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 14 Wks.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. N.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald - St. N.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 56


EUGENE J. DEGENHARDT   cemetery #43

Eugene Degenhardt, 77, of 1214 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Maple 
Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with Military 
graveside services by the American Legion.
Mr. Degenhardt was born May 20, 1892, in Town of Newton, son of the late George 
and Lena Wegner Degenhardt. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and 
retired in 1957. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and 
the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a Veteran of World War I, a member of the 
American Legion, and also a member of Manitowoc Barracks Veterans of World I.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Cora, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where 
a memorial service will be at 7:45 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970


GEORGE DEGENHARDT  (d. 1933)  cemetery #43

BOWLER DIES HERE SUNDAY
George Degenhardt, 24, Dies At Mother's Home
George Degenhardt, 24, for years a prominent bowler in the city, died 
Sunday afternoon at the home of his mother, Mrs. Lena Degenhardt. He 
had been in failing health for the past four weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Degenhardt 
home, 1214 Manila street and at 9 a.m. from the St. Andrew's Catholic 
church, with interment in Calvary cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Newton and removed to Manitowoc 
when a young man. He was employed at the shipyards. George "Lefty" 
Degenhardt was an ardent follower of bowling and last season finished 
fourth high in the National league with a 186 average. For the past two 
seasons he was a member of the Kelly-Springfield team and was also a 
member of the Cherney team of the Manitowoc Major league.
Survivors are his mother, three brothers, Eugene, William and Edwin and 
a sister Cora. The remains may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home 
tonight and will be removed to the Degenhardt home on Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 3, 1933 P. 2


HEINRICH DEGENHART AND WIFE   cemetery #47

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893:
An elderly couple died on one day in Town Newton. On Sun. morning 78 yr. 
old Heinrich Degenhart died in Town Newton at the residence of his 
son-in-law Carl Zinkel after a long illness with consumption. That same 
evening about 11 o'clock his wife also died. She was 70 yrs. of age and 
died of grippe. The pair had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary 
on 30 May of this year. They leave 2 sons and 3 daughters, all married. 
The funerals took place yesterday at the cemetery
at Silver Lake.


HELEN DEGENHARDT   cemetery #43

DEATH CLAIMS TWO BRIGHT YOUNG GIRLS
Heavy Hand of Sorrow Laid Upon Two Homes
Death’s heavy hand was laid upon the home of Mr. and Mrs. George 
Degenhardt, Newton, Saturday night when their daughter, Helen, 
yielded her life after a lingering illness. Deceased was 18 years 
of age and was popular with a large circle of young friends. The 
funeral will be held from St. Boniface church in this city Thursday 
morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 8
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Degenhardt and family mourn the loss of their 
daughter and sister, Miss Helen, who died at their home Saturday 
night, March 20, at the age of 18. The funeral was held Thursday 
morning from the St. Boniface church with interment at Calvary. 
Outside people who attended the funeral of the late Miss Helen 
Degenhardt were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Degenhardt and daughters, Lila 
and Violet Hankershaw, John and Wm. Wagner, Antigo, Henry Hagner, 
Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. John Degenhardt, Centralia, Ill.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 29, 1915, Page 5


HENRY DEGENHARDT   cemetery #43

CARD OF THANKS
We are grateful to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness 
shown during our bereavement, the illness, death and burial of our 
son, Henry, and desire to express our thanks through this medium. 
George Degenhardt and family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 28, 1915, Page 4
(Note: An obit wasn't found)


PETER DEGLER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906:
Death in Two Rivers on Monday of Peter Degler, an old 
resident on the South Side of that town. Degler was 
born 14 Oct. 1814 in Harmelsdorf, Prussia, and came to 
America in 1855, residing in Two Rivers since 1856. He 
leaves a widow, 2 daughters and 3 sons. The funeral will 
be held this afternoon.


WILLIAM H. DEGLER   cemetery 89A

From "Tombstone Inscriptions of Manitowoc Co., WI" 
(No publishing data available. Located in Two Rivers Pub Library, 
obit also published in of Manitowoc County Chronicle, 16 Oct 1894 
(Page 3, Column 4) 
sent in by a researcher, see contributors page)

Died 
Degler, at the home of his parents in this city, October 10 1894 
of consumption, William Degler, Aged 28 Years.  
Deceased was a young man born and raised in Two Rivers, but about
10 years ago he went to Neenah where he resided for a few years and
then moved to Ashland. He was taken sick about a year ago with that
fatal desease, consumption, and a few months ago he came back to his
old home here in hope that the change would benefit his health.
The change, however, was only of temporary benefit and he passed 
away into the Silent Land on Wednesday last.     
His funeral took place on Sunday at the Evangelical church and was
a very large one. He was a young man highly esteemed by all who knew
him and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends 
and relatives. 
He leaves a wife and one child.
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From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1894: (From the Correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Oct.) 
A large funeral took place Sun. of Wilhelm Degler. The deceased 
had been raised here, but in recent years lived in Michigan. Last 
summer he traveled back here to be with his family because of his
deteriorating health and to be with his parents.


ANNA DEGNER   cemetery #52

Mrs. Anna Degner, 84, died yesterday at the home of her son, 
Frank, 1414 Division street. Death was attributed to a heart 
ailment.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Evangelical 
United Brethren church in Brillion, the Rev. Kenneth Knoepsel 
officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove cemetery. Six 
grandsons will be the pall-bearers.
Mrs. Degner was born in Milwaukee in 1862. She was married to 
Julius Degner of Maple Grove in 1882 and they resided on a farm 
in Maple Grove. Following Mr. Degner's death four years ago, 
Mrs. Degner had made her home with her son, Frank.
Survivors are two sons, Frank of Manitowoc and William of Brillion; 
daughter, Mrs. Mary Rosenbaum of DePere; sister, Mrs. Henry Braun 
of Granton; 12 grandchildren and 14 grea-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Luecker funeral home in Brillion 
until noon Sunday and at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 25, 1947 P. 2


CLARENCE D. DEGODT     cemetery #32

Clarence D. DeGodt, age 76, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, September 6,
1996, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at 
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Kenneth Dowdy will officiate 
with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, where Military Rites will 
be accorded by members of the Two Rivers V.F.W. and American Legion Posts.
He was born September 22, 1919, at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Elmer and 
Olga Gunderson DeGodt. Clarence served in the United States Army Air Force
during World War II in Italy, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. On 
August 18, 1945, he married Lenore E. Sperber, in Wisconsin Dells. She 
preceded him in death on September 29, 1982. Clarence and his wife owned 
and operated a cherry orchard near Sturgeon Bay. They later moved to Two 
Rivers where he was employed as a Supervisor at Paragon Electric and Burger 
Boat Company. He was also involved in real estate. He has spent his retirement 
as a volunteer at Washington House in Two Rivers and was a rummage sale 
enthusiast/entrepreneuer, THE Santa at Christmas, and was the smoothest 
dancer in the county. He was a member of the Two Rivers V.F.W. Post #1248.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, one son, six grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren, one sister, two brothers, one brother-in-law and 
two sisters-in-law, special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. He was also preceded in death by one son, David; one brother, 
Norbert.
Friends may call at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening
visitation.
Memorials will be donated in Clarence's name to various charities.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the  family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, no date.


ANNA DEHART   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anna DeHart, 81, formerly of 305 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. DeHart, nee Anna Kustka, was born Sept. 22, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Annie Watruba Kustka. She resided in Manitowoc all her 
life. She had been employed at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel for 38 1/2 years, 
retiring on her birthday Sept. 22, 1963. She was a member of the Germania 
Society and the Golden Agers.
Survivors include a son, William A. Boehm, of Chula Vista, Calif., a sister, 
Mrs. Charles Lorenz, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1971
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[widow of Edward Engelbrecht - 1st husband/from cem. records]


ALFRED DEHNE   cemetery #12

From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909:
Death Monday last week in Centerville of an 11-year old son of the Carl Dehne
family from pneumonia. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the
Reformed Church in Town Centerville by Pastor Kurtz.


CHARLES "CARL" DEHNE   cemetery #12

Carl Dehne, 76 retired Centerville farmer, died Saturday afternoon at the Holy 
Family hospital following an illness of several months. Funeral services will 
be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg funeral chapel, Cleveland, 
and at 2 o'clock at the St. John Reformed church, Newton. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Mr. Dehne was born in Centerville in 1871 and in 1893 married 
Miss Henrietta Becker. They located on the homestead farm in that town. On the 
death of his wife in 1944 Mr. Dehne retired and has been living with his children. 
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Hugo Stock of Centerville, Mrs. William Steffen 
of this city and Miss Arlene Dehne of Milwaukee; five sons, Walter, Marvin and 
Arnold of Newton and Emil and Lester of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Monk, 
Mrs. Ludia Stock and Mrs. August Hintz of Newton and Mrs. Ervin Gabsch of Cleveland; 
three brothers, Henry of Stetsonville, Wis, Edward of Colby, Wis and Peter of Newton; 
31 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home the hour of services.
(no newspaper cited/sent in by researcher/see contributor's page)


HEINRICH DEHNE  cemetery #12

One of the highly esteemed pioneers of Centerville, Mr. Heinrich Dehne, 
was called away by death on Thursday morning 2 o’clock at home with his 
daughter, Mrs. Herman Monk, at the age of 80 years. The deceased was 
born on 6th of March 1847, at Amsterdam in Holland and at the age of 6 
years came to America. For 60 years he took over the farm in northern 
Town of Centerville, which he operated until recently. On 15th of December 
1870, Mr. Dehne and Miss Louise Zurheide from Sheboygan were bound in 
marriage. The wife died 14 years ago and is survived by 11 children, 31 
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Ernst 
Grotegut, Mrs. Herman Monk, Mrs. Aug. Hintz and Mrs. Arthur Gabsch in the 
Town of Centerville, Mrs. William Stock in Newton, Mrs. Erwin Gabsch in 
Sheboygan, Charles in Centerville, Heinrich in Medford, William and Edward 
in Colby and Peter in Newton. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, 
1 o’clock at the home and at 2 o’clock at the Reformed Church on the Town 
Line. Father Funk officiated. 
(translated from the German obituary/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


HELEN G. DEHNE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Emil Dehne, 74, of 1011 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dehne, nee Helen G. Groll was born Feb. 20, 1898, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Reinhardt and Anna Reis Groll. She was married 
to Norman Johnson in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1951. She was 
married to Emil Dehne June 5, 1954, at Manitowoc. She was employed at 
Schuette Bros. Dept. Store. She was past president of the American 
Legion Auxilliary.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, two step-sons, three step-
daughters, a sister, Mrs. Gordon Berg, of Manitowoc; and seven grand-
children. An infant son preceded her in death. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1972
********
(Helen Dehne/b. 20 Feb 1898/d. Aug 1972/SSDI)[bur. with Johnson]
(She is the widow of Norman Johnson and the wife of Emil Dehne)


SOPHIA LOUISE HENRIETTA DEHNE "HENRIETTA"   cemetery #12

Mrs. Carl Dehne, 67, nee Sophia Louise Henrietta Becker, of the town of Centerville, 
died at the holy Family hospital this morning after a three weeks illness. Mrs. 
Dehne was born in the Town of Centerville November 29, 1876, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Becker. She was married to Carl Dehne April 22, 1893 and they celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary last year. Survivors are her husband, Carl, of town 
of Centerville, and three daughters, Mrs. Hugo Stock of Curtiss, Wisconsin, Mrs. 
William Steffen of Manitowoc, Miss Arlia Dehne at home, and five sons, Walter, Arvin 
and Arno all of Centerville, Emil of Manitowoc, and Lester of St. Wendell. She is 
also survived by 28 grandchildren adn eight great grandchildren. Funeral services 
will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland and at
St. John's Church in the Town of Centerville at 2:30 the Rev. K.J. Stuebbe officiating. 
Friends may call at the Funeral Chapel from Saturday afternoon until time of burial.
(no newspaper cited/sent in by researcher/see contributor's page)


YVONNE MARIE DEHNE   cemetery #12

Yvonne Dehne, four month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dehne of 1719 
Michigan Ave, Sheboygan, died Friday afternoon in a Sheboygan hospital. The 
parents and two sisters, Bernadine and Shirley, survive. Funeral services 
will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Nennig funeral home at St. Wendel, 
with interment in the cemetery of the Ebeneezer Reformed church at Newton. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
(no newspaper cited/sent in by researcher/see contributor's page)


FRIEDRICKE DEICHER   cemetery #90

Mrs. Fredricka Schulz Deicher, 82, a former resident of Ada, passed 
away at the Appleton hospital Monday.  She had been making her home 
in Appleton with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Liebzeit.  Mrs. Deicher was born Oct. 26, 1865, in Schwartzwald, 
Sheboygan County, the daughter of Karl and Louisa Schulz, and was 
married to John Deicher, Nov. 21, 1891. The couple lived at Ada 
until 1918, then moved to Appleton.  
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Lydia) Liebzeit, of Appleton, 
five grandsons, eight great-grandchildren, and two brothers, J. L. 
Schulz, Mitchell, S.D., and Ernest Schulz, Horicon.  Mr. Deicher 
died May 1, 1919 and two brothers and two sisters also preceded her 
in death.  
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church of Schwartzwald, the Rev. William Schultz officiating, and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1948
********
Mrs. John Deicher, 82, nee Fredericka(sic) Schulz, died Monday at an 
Appleton hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John 
Evangelical and Reformed church in Ada, Sheboygan county, with burial 
in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral 
home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Wednesday and will be moved to the church at 
10 a.m. Thursday.
She was born in Ada in 1865 and was married to Mr. Schultz in 1891. They 
moved to Appleton to reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Henry Leibzeit, in 1918. Mr. Deicher died the following year.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Leibzeit of Appleton; two brothers, J.L. 
Schultz of Mitchell, S.D. and Ernest of Horicon, Wis.; five grandsons 
and eight great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 23, 1948 P.2


ELIZABETH I. (BETTY) DEJA   cemetery #89C



Elizabeth I. (Betty) Deja, age 86, of Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
March 2, 2001, at Wisteria Haus, where she had been a resident the past 
six months.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 
Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Roberta Thomson will 
officiate. Burial will be at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 8, 1914, in Menomonee, Mich., daughter of the late 
Frank and Sophia Halderson Cherney. She was a 1932 graduate of Menomonee
High School and then attended Jordan College in Menomonee. She married 
Clarence J. Deja on June 16, 1938, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in 
death on Nov. 22, 1986. She and Clarence were residents of Two Rivers 
since their marriage and for many years they spent summers at their 
cottage on Pigeon Lake.
Betty was an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society for more 
than 45 years. She was the Two Rivers Crusade chairperson for many years 
and held various local, county and state offices. Ironically, Betty
became a cancer patient seven years ago. Her love of big band music and 
dancing helped her maintain her positive attitude and sense of humor 
throughout her illness. She and Danny were members of the Wisconsin
Czechs and the Czechs of Norman.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two very special grandsons 
who were the pride and joy of her life. A caring and compassionate friend, 
and some loyal and long time friends. She is further survived by a niece, 
two nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 p.m. until the 
time of service at 7 p.m. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is in charge
of funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Amencan Cancer 
Society.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 2001


DONALD A. DEJA   cemetery #89D

Donald A. Deja, age 75, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, June 3, 2005, 
at the center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 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 in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Donald was born March 7, 1930, in Two Rivers, son of the late Leo and Ethel 
Benzinger Deja. He attended St. Luke's Grade School and Washington High School, 
Two Rivers. Donald served in the United States Army for two years. On Nov. 12,
1955, he married Patricia Nelson at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Donald was employed at Deja & Martin Furniture Store for many years.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia Deja, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law,
three grandchildren, and a sister-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a 
daughter, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, on Tuesday morning after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 
at 10:30 a.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 2005


FRANCIS DEJA   cemetery #89B

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Deja, 66 who died yesterday at the home 
of her sister, Mrs. John Krajeck, in Two Rivers will be held Saturday at 
8:30 a.m. from that place and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Catholic 
church, with the Rev. Joseph Gabryzcek officiating. Interment will be in 
Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. John Krajeck of Two Rivers, and Mrs. 
Charles Ziarnik, Mrs. Michael Wier and Mrs. Joseph Wachowiacz of this 
city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1939 P. 2


MARY DEJA   cemetery #89B

Mrs. Mary Deja, aged 74, died at the home of her son in the town of 
Two Rivers, where she had been visiting. Her death was caused by heart 
failure. The funeral took place at Two Rivers. She is survived by four 
sons, Albert and George of the town of Two Rivers, Alexander of Two 
Rivers and Anton of Blue Island.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 13, 1917, Page 3


ROSE DEJA   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Rose Deja, 83, of 1015-18th St., Two Rivers, a resident of Hamilton 
Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart condition late 
Sunday night at the home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the 
Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Deja, nee Rose Frisch, was born July 28, 1887, in the Town of 
Cooperstown, a daughter of the late John and Jennie Duchan Frisch. She 
attended the rural school in the district. She was married May 8, 1906, 
to Georg Deja at Two Rivers, who was an early associate with the Deja 
Bros. Meat Market on the city's east side. He preceded her in death in 
June of 1933. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and St. Luke Altar 
Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Julius (Marcella) Johanek of Rt. 3, Two 
Rivers; two sons, Leo and Clarence of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and 
6 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday were 
memorial services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1971


ARNOLD A. DEKOK   cemetery #89C

Arnold A. DeKok, age 69, of 3215 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers, died early
Saturday morning, February 21, 1998, at his residence, surrounded by
his wife and children.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 1998. Officiating will be Rev.
Larry Seidl with burial of his cremains at Forest View Cemetery, Two
Rivers.
Arnold was born on June 25, 1928, in Scheidam, Netherlands, son of the
late Jacobus and Neeltje Dingenouts DeKok. After completion of dutch
primary education, he entered the world of work as a seaman in the North
Sea Herring fleet. During World War II at the age of 16, he became an
apprentice in the Dutch Merchant Marine. He emigrated to the United 
States in 1946, and continued sailing in the American Merchant Marine
for more than 19 years. He was proud of the fact that he sailed around
the world nine times.
On June 20, 1953, he married the former Laura Mildred Priegnitz, at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Manhattan, New York City. In 1957,
they relocated and made their home in Two Rivers. He worked primarily
in all aspects of the meat packing industries in Two Rivers and Green
Bay until becoming disabled in 1979.
He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was an
eucharistic minister for many years, sang in the Halleujah Choir and
served at many funeral liturgies. He was also a member of the Two Rivers
Mens Choir. He worked on the Triad and Neighborhood Watch Committees.
In his early years, he loved to raise(sic) stock cars and the name of
his car was the "Flying Dutchman." Arnold had an avid and deep love for
fishing and stretching the truth about his catch. He dearly loved
children and spent many happy hours with the neighborhood children as
well as his own children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching sports
on TV, especially the Packers, soccer, and basketball games. He was a
supportive father who loved to watch his children's and grandchildren's
school events.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, John; one sister-
in-law; and five brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic Church from 6 p.m. Tuesday until
the time of service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church or
the Lakeshore Humane Society.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1998


BYRON A. DELANEY   cemetery #79

Byron A. Delaney, 84, of 515 Mill St., Reedsville, retired postmaster, died 
Wednesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. Merlin Goehrang will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Delaney was born June 15, 1885, at Embarrass, Wis., son of the late George A. 
and Amelia Webster Delaney. He was graduated from Clintonville High School in 
1903 and Oshkosh State College in 1907. He taught school at Scandinavia and Lac 
du Flambeau and was principal of Reedsville High School from 1915 to 1920.
Mr. Delaney was affiliated with Piepenburg and Reichart Ford Motor Agency from 
1920 until 1940, when he was appointed postmaster at Reedsville. He retired as 
postmaster in 1956.
He was a 48-year member and past master of Brillion Lodge No. 302, Free and 
Accepted Masons, and a member of the fomrer Chilton Chapter No. 94, Royal Arch 
Masons.
Mr. Delaney married Edith May Merriam Aug. 27, 1913, at Belle Plains, Wis.
She survives along with three sons, Dennis A., of Manitowoc, George W., of 
La Habra, Calif., and Lee A., of Elm Grove, a daughter, Mrs. Chester (Dorcas) 
McGregor, of Milwaukee and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening.
Masonic graveside rites will be by the Brillion Masonic Lodge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1970


WILLIAM W. DELANO

W.W. DeLano of Manitowoc Dies Friday; Was 94
W.W. DeLano, 94, manager of the first telephone exchange in Manitowoc, 
established in 1881, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. DeLano was moved to the hospital three months ago from his home, 
523 North Fifth street, Manitowoc, where he has lived in retirement 
in recent years with his daughter, Mrs. Fred W. Dunbar.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht 
funeral home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian 
church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. DeLano, in addition to managing the telephone exchange, also 
headed the express office and the Western Union telegraph office for 
a 26 year span. He later entered the employ of this newspaper, retiring 
in 1945, at the age of 89.
He was born at Abrams, in Oconto county, in 1856 and came to Manitowoc 
when a young man.
First Manager of Exchange
In 1881, five years after the telephone was invented by Dr. Alexander 
Bell, the exchange to furnish service in Manitowoc was set up in the 
Barnes block on North Eighth street and Mr. DeLano became the first 
manager. Originally there were 38 subscribers. He also supervised 
operation of the American Express offices and the Western Union. In 
1885 the first long distance line reached Manitowoc from Milwaukee.
Mr. DeLano saw the telephone expand in Manitowoc to thousands of 
subscribers. He remained with the Wisconsin Telephone company, which 
took over the exchange in later years, for 26 years, until 1907. He 
then spent several years in the west, returning to Manitowoc in 1917, 
at which time he entered the employ of this newspaper in charge of the 
circulation department and carriers, and later as a collector.
Under the familiar title of "Dad," Mr. DeLano remained with the newspaper 
until 1945. His hobby was gardening and raising rare flowers and shrubs 
and despite his advanced years he continured to work in the garden at 
his home each summer.
Honored at Opening
At the formal opening of the Manitowoc exchange of the Wisconsin Telephone 
company in 1949 Mr. DeLano was a guest of honor. Dial phones had been 
installed in Manitowoc in 1940.
Mr. DeLano married Miss Barbara Alan in 1876. She died in 1930.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dunbar of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. Earle 
Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Mortimer of Spokane, Wash.; five 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. W.F. Ohde, of Manitowoc, died last October and another 
daughter, Mrs. Roman Milski, Manitowoc, in September, 1949.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1951 P. 2
********
[bur. on M.E. Allen lot]


GUDMUND O. DELEBECK   cemetery #41

A MURDER OR A FATAL ACCIDENT
On Tuesday last the daughter of a man named
Gudman Ellebeck, of Eaton was married to a
young man residing in the same town. That
evening the wedding festivities were disturbed
by a charivari party, who together with the
other appliances used for making noise on 
those occasions were armed with guns and
revolvers. In order to quiet the disturbance
created by the, the father of the bride went
to the door carrying with him some liquor
intended for the unbidden guests. As soon as
he made his appearance he was struck by a
bullet which crashed through his brain, and
he dropped dead. Our informant is a young
man who was present at the wedding and saw
the body of the murdered man. It is impossible 
to say at present whether the shooting was
premeditated or the result of accident. But
though the latter may lessen the guilt of the
person who committed the deed, it cannot 
lighten the grief of the stricken family. The
law should know no leniency in the punishment
of every person taking part in such proceedings
which disturb the peace and endanger life. 
Those charivaris are always disgraceful and
sometimes as in this instance, tragic in their
result.
Oct. 31, page 2 column 4. (she forgot to get
the name of the newspaper..it was one of the
ones in English)
In the court index for Dellebeck is the list
of people charged with the shooting. Hopefully
we can find the outcome of the trial in a later
paper.
********
Name: Delebek Gudmund Olsen
D.: 10/29/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 56 Yrs.
B.P.: Norway
D.P.: Tn. Lib.
Cem.: Tn. Lib.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. ?????
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #:


HOLLY ANN DELFOSSE   cemetery #89D

Holly Delfosse, 2 1/2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delfosse, Two Rivers, 
died late Monday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will 
be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Holly Delfosse was born Dec. 14, 1970, at Two Rivers, to Mr. and Mrs. 
Delfosse. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 26, 1973


ERNA DELFS   cemetery #44

Mrs. Erna Delfs, 74, of 918 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W.L. Wellman will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delfs, nee Erna Kufahl, was born Dec. 20, 1898, at Wausau, daughter of 
the late Ernest and Anna Jahns Kufahl. She was married to William Delfs 
Dec. 14, 1921, at Merrill, Wis. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Delfs 
precede her in death July 24, 1966.
Survivors include a son, a brother, Walter, of Shawano; two sisters, Mrs. 
Selma Jaeger, of Merrill and Mrs. Laura Natzke, of Thorp. A brother and a 
sister preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972
*******
[husband - William G. Delfs]


BETTY DELLEMANN   cemetery #63

Betty Jane Delleman, 10 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar 
Delleman of route 1, Maribel, died Thursday evening at a Green Bay 
hospital a few hours after being given an emergency operation for 
telescopic intestine. She had been ill only two days.
The Delleman child was born in Kewaunee Nov. 24, 1948. Her mother 
is the former Marcella Schweiner of Pilsen. Besides the parents she 
is survived by her material grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Schweiner 
of Pilsen; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kozlic of 
Pilsen; and paterial (sic) grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Delleman 
of Krok, Kewaunee county.
Burial services will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic church in 
Mishicot at 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. George Beth officiating. The body 
may be viewed at the Dewane funeral home in Denmark from 7 p.m. 
Saturday until time of services. The rosary will be recited Saturday 
and Sunday at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 23, 1949 P.2


THEODORE (TED) L. DELLSMAN   cemetery #38

Theodore (Ted) L. Dellsman, 73, former insurance underwriter and realtor, 
died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Dellsman, who 
resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, had been in ill health for several 
years.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. 
E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Francis 
Creek.
Mr. Dellsman, son of the late Bernard and Mary Kries Dellsman, was born 
Nov. 10, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth. He attended Francis Creek and 
Rockwood schools and took the University of Wisconsin Extension Division 
short course in agriculture.
As a young man he operated the Dellsman homestead farm, located near 
Rockwood, until 1924, and was then briefly employed by Lindstedt Hoffman 
Co., Manitowoc. He later conducted his own real estate and insurance agency 
in Manitowoc Saving Bank Building and more recently was associated with the 
Ben Fronk Agency. He married Rose Hessel in 1913.
Mr. Dellsman was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church 
and a third and fourth degree Knight of Columbus.
Surviving are a brother, Bruno of San Clemente, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. 
Charles Spengeman of San Marco, Calif., Mrs. George Wil?ert of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. John Prsha and Mrs. Fred Pha?r of Los Angeles; and a number of 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:15 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and Knights of 
Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1960 P. 13


ANTONE H. DELORME   cemetery #44

Anton H. (Jack) DeLorme, 70, of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The 
Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. DeLorme was born June 5, 1900, at Oconto, son of the late Francis and Minnie 
Jahnke DeLorme. He married Mary L. Smalley Sept. 14, 1937, at Manitowoc. He owned 
and operated the Standard Oil Service at Maribel until his retirement in 1963. 
They resided at Manitowoc until 1946 when they moved to Maribel. Mr. DeLorme was 
a former member of the Manitowoc County Board, representing Maribel. He also was 
a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Church, a member of the Knights of 
Columbus, the Maribel Lions Club and the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Assn.
Survivors include his wife; a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, Elmer of Oconto, Ben of Green Bay and Austin of San Francisco; 
three sisters, Miss Georgiana DeLorme of Two Rivers, Mrs. Margaret Townley of St. 
Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Walter (Beryl) Ruelle of Menasha and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where 
a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock 
by the Denmark Knights of Columbus. Members of the Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriffs 
Assn. will meet in a body at 7:30 o'clock at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971
*********
[d. 01-21-1971/age 70 yrs./bur. on John Smalley lot]
(b. 5 June 1900/d. Jan. 1971/SSDI)


BERNARD DELSMAN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1894: 
Another old settler has left us. Mr. Bernhard Dellsmann died on Tues.
morning following a 1-yr. illness. Mr. Dellsmann was born 27 Nov. 1822 
in Ascheberg, Westphalia and so was 72 yrs. old at the time of his death. 
He came to America in 1847 directly to Manitowoc County where he worked 
in several positions until 1851 when he bought a farm. A few months later 
he married Bernhardine Eimes. The happy marriage produced 11 children of 
whom 6 are still living, one of them in Nebraska. About 6 yrs. ago Mr. 
Dellsmann retired to Manitowoc. (The article goes into detail about the 
onset of his illness, an operation in Chicago, and the state of his health 
up to his death.) He was a member and supporter of the Manitowoc Rapids 
Farmers’ Fire Insurance Association, which did much good for the farming
community. His brother, Mr. Theodor Dellsmann, is also a farmer, residing
in Town Kossuth. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the 
Catholic Church.


BERNADINE DELSMAN   cemetery #43

Five Children, 60 Grand and 40 Great Grand Children
More than 100 descendants survive Mrs. Bernard Delsman, a well known 
Two Rivers pioneer whose funeral was held in that city Monday, her 
death having occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Stadler in 
that city. 
Mrs. Delsman, who was the mother of eleven children, is survived by 
five of the number, together with sixty grandchildren and forty great 
grandchildren.
Mrs. Delsman was 85 years of age, having been born in Germany March 8, 
1830. She came to America at the age of 18 and was married to Mr. 
Delsman at Milwaukee. The burial was at Calvary cemetery in this 
city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1915 P.8


JOHN DELSMAN   cemetery #44

JOHNNIE DELSMAN
Johnnie, the eighteen-year-old son of Louis Delsman, died at the Holy 
Family hospital at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Johnnie had attended the 
Wisconsin Business college for several months last year and was there 
this year to finish up his course.
On Wednesday he complained of a pain in his side but attended school 
Thursday. In the evening of that day he grew worse and a doctor was 
summoned who diagnosed the disease as parendicitis. At the hospital 
it was found that the disease had already progressed too far so that 
the operation undertaken was found useless. His death was a shock to 
his parents, friends and fellow students. Floral contributions for 
the funeral were given by Mr. Wilson and the students of the business 
college. The funeral was held in Francis Creek Tuesday. Interment was 
in the Catholic cemtery.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, February 28, 1910 P.1
*********
[John Delsman/bur. 10-3-1929/died at Francis Creek, WI/removal from 
Francis Creek, WI/bur. on Louis Delsman Sr. lot]
(Note: The 1929 bur. date is when he was buried in Evergreen)


LOUIS DELSMAN   cemetery #44

Louis G. Delsman, 77, a lifetime Manitowoc resident, died early Sunday morning 
at the home of his son, Jule, of Miramar, Fla., where he had been making his 
home since last October.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Delsman was born Dec. 12, 1892, in Town of Kossuth, son of the late Louis 
and Anna Bauman Delsman. He attended schools at Rockwood and Francis Creek and 
Manitowoc Business College. He was shop foreman at Hamacheck Co. for many years. 
Later he had been employed at Larson Chevrolet, Valders, and in recent years he 
worked part time at Wickman Cycle Service, Manitowoc. He married Nina Pasewalk 
in 1915. She preceded him in death in 1945. He then married Mrs. Ione Jacobsen 
in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1968. Mr. Delsman was a member of the 
Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a son, Jule, of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Donald J. (Dorothy) 
Rehauer; four brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Quirin of Manitowoc, Albert, 
of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Clarence of Milwaukee; a sister Mrs. Edwin Bleser, 
of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, 
Catherine, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service 
will be at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970
*******
[d. 05-24-1970 at Miramar FL/age 78 yrs.]
(b. 12 Dec. 1892/d. May 1970/SSDI)


LOUISE DELSMAN   cemetery #44

The funeral of the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman 
was held this morning from Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 21, 1920 P.1
**********
[bur 06-21-1920/cause: scarlet fever/bur on Louis Delsman lot]
*********
(Note..The cem. office responded when asked if these two are the
same child:
Yes.  I believe the newspaper is in error as to the sex of the child. 
I have a burial for a Dorothy Rehrauer who is listed as being the 
child of Louis & Nina Delsman with a sister Louise Delsman who 
preceded her in death.


QUIRIN C. DELSMAN   cemetery #44

Born on September 6, 1901, Quirin graduated from Whitewater College in 1923 as a
commercial education teacher. He owned the Smalley Manufacturing Company in
Manitowoc that produced farm equipment. He retired in his late 60s but came out of
retirement when he was 90 to sell the business. Among his many accomplishments, he is
most proud of being one of the founders of Holy Innocent Church. To Quirin, one of the
most significant inventions was the automatic starter on cars. He recalls that many an
arm was broken trying to crank a Model T; he believes the automatic starter enabled
women to drive.

From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.


LEO DELSMANN   cemetery #38

The angel of death called at the home of Bernard Delsman(sic) and 
took from them their twenty-one-year-old son, Leo. Leo Delsman was 
born in 1890, attended the parochial school here until he was twelve 
years old and after that the public school during a few winters.
At the age of eighteen he left home and went to Mount Vernon, Ill., 
to help his grandfather, Mr. Peter Greece, on the farm. After he had 
been in Mount Vernon about a year he began to complain of pain in the 
side of his leg, a little below the hip joint. Nothing was thot (sic) 
of this at first until it became serious and he was no longer able to 
leave the house. Hearing this, the parents were greatly shocked and 
Mr. Delsman set out at once to bring his sick son back. At Manitowoc 
the doctors who attended the boy said that he had tuberculosis of the 
bone and that he was already too weak to be operated. This was a year 
ago last December. He was given up by the doctors and was taken home 
where death was expected in a month or two.
Spring came, then summer, then autumn and winter passed away and still 
the sufferer lingered. Last fall he was taken to Green Bay where another 
attempt was made to affect a cure, but all in vain, and he was again 
taken home to die.
A large circle of friends, by all of whom he was beloved, mourn his 
untimely death. The funeral will be held Monday with interment in the 
Catholic cemetery at Francis Creek.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, February 28, 1910 P.1


MARGARET DELSMANN   cemetery #38

Mrs. Frank Delsmann, 85, of Francis Creek, died early Saturday morning. She had 
been in ill health several days.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Margaret Andres was born Oct. 5, 1874, in the Town of Franklin, daughter 
of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Nickolai Andres. She was educated in parochial 
school at Whitelaw and as a young woman was engaged as a seamstress on a personal 
call status. She was married to Frank Delsmann Nov. 12, 1895, and the couple 
operated a farm in the Town of Kossuth. Mr. Delsmann died in 1952.
Mrs. Delsmann is survived by five sons, Frank of Rt. 3, William of Rt. 2 and Bernard 
of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Jacob of Rt. 1, Denmark, and John of Hillsborough, Ore; six 
daughters, Mrs. Albert Reynolds of Mishicot, Mrs. John Kochan and Miss Clara Delsmann 
of Francis Creek, Mrs. Andrew Rozmarynowski of Two Rivers, Mrs. Eugene Rosinsky of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Swope of Hillsbrough, Ore.; a brother, Joseph of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Gerhard Schledweiler of Manitowoc, Mrs. John Herrmann 
of Francis Creek and Mrs. John Bleser of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; 31 grandchildren and 40 
great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by St. Ann Christian Mothers and Altar Society of the church, of 
which Mrs. Delsmann was a member.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1960
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Delsmann, 85, of Francis Creek, who died
early Saturday, were at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The
Rev. John Haen officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17


MRS. DELVIS      cemetery X

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Oct.)
Death of Mrs. Delvis on 27 Sep. at age 88. Her funeral was Fri. from the Catholic 
Church. (possibly cem. #63)


JOHN DEMARCE   cemetery #82

Boy Aged 11 is Drowning Victim Today
John Richard DeMarce, 11, son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, Howards road, drowned 
early this afternoon in a swimming hole in the Pigeon river, two miles 
northwest of the city.  The boy was under water for at least 15 minutes, 
Dr. William VanZanten, acting coroner, said.  The sheriff's department 
went to the scene, and called the police department for a pulmotor. The 
police department in turn called the Wisconsin Public Service corporation, 
and several men with an inhalator rushed to the scene. The machine proved 
useless, however, and artificial respiration was applied by hand for more 
than an hour.  Dr. VanZanten pronounced the boy dead when the repeated 
efforts met with failure to revive any sparks of life. The tragedy occurred 
near a farm owned by Atty. A. Matt Werner of this city, and occupied by 
Melvin Dulmes.  It was Dulmes who pulled the lad from five feet of water 
after he had been summoned to the scene by the cries of other youngsters 
swimming nearby.  Dulmes said the boy had apparently been caught by the 
slight current flowing in the stream.  The body was taken to Ballhorn 
Funeral Temple.  
Sheboygan Press. Tues. Aug. 6, 1940, p. 1, c. 2
*********
Drowning Victim Will Be Laid To Rest At Kiel Friday
Funeral services for John DeMarce, 11-year-old son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, 
who drowned in a swimming hole in the Pigeon river yesterday, will be held 
at the Ballhorn Funeral Temple Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. E.B. Pekelder will 
officiate, and interment will be made in the family lot at Kiel, Wis.  
Efforts to revive the boy yesterday failed, as did efforts to find an 
inhalator, pulmotor, or resuscitator, until a crew from the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation was contacted.  Although neither the Sheboygan police 
department nor the sheriff's department has such reviving instruments, Fire 
Chief Charles Brandt said today the fire department has a combined 
resuscitator and inhalator, and will respond in drowning cases.  The fire 
department was not notified yesterday. John DeMarce was born March 15, 1929, 
in New Holstein, son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, nee Mueller.  He was baptized by 
the Rev. Otto Saewert in New Holstein, and had lived in Sheboygan county 
since 1935.  He was a pupil in the third grade of Mapledale school, and 
attended Sunday school at the Christian Reformed church of Sheboygan.  
Survivors besides his mother are his grandmother, Mrs. Herman Lindemann, 
three brothers (private), and two sisters (private). An uncle, Robert Zerler, 
who lives with the family, also survives him.  The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home from tonight until time of the services.
Sheboygan Press, Wed. Aug. 7, 1940, p. 4, c. 4
********
Rites For John DeMarce, 11, Are Conducted Friday
Funeral services for John DeMarce, age 11, who lost his life while wading 
in the Pigeon river Tuesday afternoon, were held at 1 o'clock Friday at the 
Ballhorn Funeral Temple.  Burial was at the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. E.B. 
Pekelder, pastor of the First Christian Reformed church, officiated at the 
services.  The pallbearers were Werner Stricker, Vernon Currier, Albert 
Kuether, Jr., and Donald Brockmann.  A trio consisting of Maude Dekker, 
Jeanette Dekker and Jeanette VanderWeele, and accompanied by Dorothy Overbeck, 
sang, "Jesus, Blessed Jesus," and "Precious Jewels."  Out-of-town persons at 
the services include Gustave Nanz of Kewaskum; Mr. and Mrs. C. Scheffler and 
children of Newton; Miss Lora Hanaman of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mueller 
and family of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walters of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. 
Hubert Mueller and family of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. George Reichert and 
family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kaeser, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. L. 
Kennecke, Miss Esther Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mueller, all of Kiel, and 
many others from Kiel, New Holstein, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan Falls and Kohler. 
The deceased was a son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. Aug. 10, 1940, p. 2, c. 7


JOHN DEMBSKI   cemetery #43

John Dembski, 47, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday following a coronary attack 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dembski was born at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1923, son of Frank and Clara Daron 
Dembski. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life where he operated a farm 
with his father on Rt. 3, Manitowoc. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.
He is survived by his parents.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where Memorial 
services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 25, 1971


JOSEPH J. DEMBSKY   cemetery #44

Joseph J. Dembsky, 74, of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with Military rites at the graveside.
Mr. Dembsky was born Nov. 25, 1895, in Germany, son of the late Valentine 
and Gustie Paskiewitz Dembsky. He came to this country at the age of nine. 
He married Helen Kotchi in 1925 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death 
Feb. 3, 1934. Then he married Mildred Kotchi Teserik in 1936. He operated 
a grocery at Manitowoc from 1920 to 1930 and from 1940 to 1947. Mr. Dembsky 
was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 659 and also a member of 
World War I Barracks.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, four brothers, Frank, 
Stanley, Alois and Chester, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lucas Patek 
of Kewaunee and Mrs. Joe Bohman and Mrs. Elmer Teche of Manitowoc; and 17 
grandchildren. A sister and two sons preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970


MILDRED E. DEMBSKY   cemetery #44

Mildred E. Dembsky, age 94, formerly of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, and 
currently living with her daughter in Bend, Ore., died Sunday, April 17, 2005 
at the home of her daughter in Bend, Ore. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Mildred Kotche was born May 11, 1910 in Francis Creek, daughter of 
the late Adolph and Rose Bolzenthal Kotche. She was a 1928 graduate of Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc. She was married to Reuben Tesarik in 1932 and then 
married to Joseph J. Dembsky in 1936. Joseph preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1970. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Holy Innocents Christian Women, 
member and past president of the Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 Auxiliary, charter member 
of World War I Barracks #2565 Auxiliary and the Manitowoc Senior Center. 
Survivors include one son and four daughters-in-law: two daughters and one son-in-law, 
22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one 
brother-in-law: nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was 
preceded in death by three sons: Robert Tesarik, Donald Dembsky, LeRoy Dembsky; 
one son-in-law: Alfred Scherer; and one grandson: James Tesarik. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the 
church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Memorials are suggested to The Sacred Art of Living Center at 20753 Will Scarlet 
Lane, Bend, OR 97702-2207or to the charity of your choice. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI  April 21, 2005
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


JULIUS DEML   cemetery #44

Julius Deml, 56, a resident of the city for 30 years, died yesterday 
at the Holy Family hospital.
He was born in Czechoslavakia in 1888 and came here in 1912. He was 
employed at the ship yards for several years. As far as could be 
learned he has no survivors.
Funeral services will be held at the Leschke funeral home, at 9 a.m. 
Thursday with interment in Evergreen cemtery. The body may be viewed 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2
*******
(Note: Age in cem. record and age in obit don't match)


LOUIS DEMOULIN    cemetery #83

Louis Demoulin, 57, passed away at the home of his brother, Emil in 
this city at 518 South 5th street, at 8:30 a. m., Sunday, after an 
illness of 1-1/2 years duration.
Deceased, the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Demoulin, was born 
in Thioumont, Belgium June 24, 1882. In 1905 he came to this country 
and located in St. Anna. He also resided in Port Washington, Random 
Lake, and Holy Cross. For the last 1-1/2 years he has resided with his 
brother here.
Survivors are three brothers, and three sisters, namely: Emil of this 
city, Felix and Karl, Mrs. Susanna Langers, Mrs. Louis Meyer and Miss 
Clementine Demoulin, all residing at Thioumont, Belgium.
Funeral services were held from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home on 
Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock, which was followed with services at 
the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church at 10 a. m., with the Rev. J. J. 
Esdepsky officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery near here.
Those who attended the funeral services from away were Victor, Edward 
and Nicholas Jeanty, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeanty, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas 
Perl, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turba, Jerome Perl, Mrs D. C. Deville, Mr. and 
Mrs. Nicholas Dickrell and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dickrell of St. Anna; 
John, Louis and Miss Pauline Winkel of Marytown; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wirth 
of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cheffler of Glenbeulah; Mr. and Mrs. 
Lawrence Holzmann and Elmer Holzschuh of the town of Rhine, including 
relatives from Fredonia and Holy Cross.
Pallbearers were Joseph and Nicholas Perl, Henry Turba, and Henry, Nicholas 
and Edward Jeanty.


BESS DEMPSEY   cemetery #44

Mrs. Benjamin Dempsey died at Chicago last Tuesday morning.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Dempsey have lived all their lives at Manitowoc until moving to 
Chicago about a year ago.  Mrs. Dempsey was the third daughter of the 
late John Barnes and was known to everyone in the city as "Bess".  
Reports Monday that she was rallying from a serious condition following 
an operation for appendicitis caused rejoicing to her many friends here 
which glad tidings were speedily followed by the news of her sudden 
collapse and death.  Mrs. Dempsey was born here 33 years ago and 
educated at the local schools and Grafton Hall, Fond du Lac.  Her 
domestic relations were as nearly ideal as they could be.  The perfect 
understanding and comradeship between herself and her husband was widely 
noted.  Mrs. Dempsey was a splendid woman, worthy of the affection she 
won from hosts of friends and the sympathy of the whole community goes 
out to Mr. Dempsey in his terrible bereavement.  The body arrived here 
Tuesday.
Mrs. Dempsey is survived by two brothers, Bert of New York and John of 
this city ad two sisters, Lulu and Lottie, who are at present in Europe.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. James church, Rev. 
Oliphant officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1912
*******
Many Friends Pay a Last Tribute to Memory of Mrs. Dempsey
Funeral services for the late Mrs. B.A. Dempsey were held from St. James 
church at 3 o'clock this afternoon and a large concourse of friends 
assembled to pay a last tribute to the memory of the dead. Father Oliphant 
officiated at the service and internment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers 
were George Vits, Wm. Rahr Jr., John Short, Francis Murphy, Harry Kelley, 
Paul Schuette.
The body of Mrs. Dempsey was brought here from Chicago last evening by her 
brother John Barnes. Out of town friends here for the funeral were Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Goss, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Reiss, Mrs. George LaBudie, Mrs. 
Jackson of Milwaukee; Mrs. W.D. Barden, Mrs. G.R. Williams and Mrs. Kate 
Dover, Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 10, 1912 P.1
*******
[cause: extra uterine pregnancy]
(Elizabeth Robinson Barnes Dempsey/res. Chicago, Ill./d. 9 Apr. 1912/
cause: operation and complications/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


MICHAEL DEMPSEY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907: 
Old age debility took the life Monday of Michael Dempsey, Sr., here, 
who had been unable to leave his bed for the last year. The deceased, 
who reached the age of 72, had come to America from Ireland in his 
youth. He learned shipbuilding and served 35 years as foreman of the 
local shipbuilding yard of Burger & Burger until old age debility 
forced him to give up his position. He leaves his sorrowing widow 
and 10 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the 
Catholic Church on the North Side.
********
[bur. 05-27-1907/cause: tuberculosis]


RAYMOND DEMPSEY   cemetery #44

BOY FALLS FROM DOCK INTO RIVER AND MEETS DEATH
RAYMOND, SON OF JAMES DEMPSEY, SECOND VICTIM OF SEASON AT 
NORTH SIDE DOCKS THIS MORNING
Another life was sacrificed to the river this morning when Raymond, 
eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dempsey, while fishing 
from the dock at the foot of North Seventh street lost his balance 
and was plunged into the water to meet his death. The body was 
recovered fifteen minutes after the accident but efforts to revive 
the boy by use of the pulmotor were unavailing. 
The Dempsey boy, with a companion, had been at the dock and were to 
be joined by James, an older brother of the dead lad, who was on his 
way to the dock at the time the accident happened. The companion of 
the unfortunate victim of the accident hurrying from the dock to ? 
an alarm encountered the brother and informed him that Raymond had 
fallen in and James rushed to the telephone and summoned the police 
and fire departments and then raced to the dock where he insisted 
upon diving in an attempt to rescue his brother. He was dissuaded 
from the action however, and Officer Dueno arrived on the scene in 
a few minutes, started to drag the river and after a short time 
recovered the body. 
With the pulmotor in readiness Drs. Meany and Gleason took charge 
of the body and worked half an hour in an effort to resuscitate 
the lad but without success and the child was pronounced dead. 
Physicians say that it is probable the boy was dead when taken from 
the water. The boy was eight years of age yesterday. The body was 
taken in charge by undertakers and later removed to the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jeffreys, Fouth and State streets. 
Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey, the latter a daughter of Mrs. A.B. Melendy, 
have made their home in the west for several years and returned here 
a few months ago to spend the summer, accompanied by their two sons, 
James and Raymond. The sympathy of many friends will go out to the 
bereaved parents. The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart 
Catholic church at 9 o’clock Monday morning. The accident today is 
the second fatality on the north front river docks this season, 
another lad having met death in a similar manner a few weeks ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 1
*********
Ed. Melendy is here from Brillion for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey. 
Mrs. A.B. Melendy, who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Schuetze at Waukesha, arrived home Saturday afternoon accompanied 
by Mrs. Schuetze, called by the death of their grandson and nephew, 
Raymond Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Meyer are here from Milwaukee 
for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 27, 1915, Page 3
*********
[bur. 27 Sept. 1915/cause: accidental drowning/bur. on Mrs. 
Dempsey lot]


RUTH DEMPSEY   cemetery #44

SAD DEATH OF YOUNG BRIDE OF LESS THAN YEAR
Death, at all times sad, seems doubly so in the case of Mrs. James 
Dempsey, Jr., nee Ruth Edwards, who passed away at the hospital at 
an early hour today, and the announcement of her demise will be 
received with keen sorrow by a large circle of friends and awaken 
the sympathy of the community in which she had always made her home. 
But 23 years of age and a bride of less than a year, the death of 
Mrs. Dempsey is pathetically sad.
Mrs. Dempsey was born in this city October 30, 1897 and with 
exception of a few years at Grand Rapids, Mich. had always made her 
home here. She was married July 31, last year to Jas. Dempsey, Jr. 
and the young couple have made their home with Mrs. Dempsey's mother, 
Mrs. Robert Hempton, 116 River Drive. Early in January Mrs. Dempsey 
was afflicted with the malady which caused her death and although 
an operation was performed a few days ago, it was futile and death 
came early today to relieve her of suffering. Although realizing the 
gravity of her condition and the slender hope for restoration, Mrs. 
Dempsey was patient and cheerful and the beautiful character of which 
she was possessed was strengthened by the ordeal through which she 
passed. The end came peacefully and she passed away as if in sleep.
Mr. Dempsey had been employed at the offices of the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Corporation for three years but in January was forced 
to give up her position and since that time had been confined to her 
bed.
She was a bright, winsome girl, always cheerful and friendly and she 
won and held friends and the announcement of her untimely death will 
bring sadness to all who know her.
Besides her husband Mrs. Dempsey is survived by her mother Mrs. Robert 
Hempton and a sister, Alice Edwards and Mr. Hempton, her stepfather. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Hempton home at 116 River Drive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 15, 1921 P.5
*********
[bur 04-17-1921/cause: pyonephrosis/bur. on Theodore C Thompson lot]


KATHRYN DEMPSKY   cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: 
51-year old Mrs. Stanislaus Demski here died yesterday morning 
and will be buried tomorrow morning from the Polish Church.


MARCEL J. DEMPSKY   cemetery #43a

Marcel J. Dempsky, age 88, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, March 14, 2006, 
at St. Mary's Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Marcel was born on Nov. 25, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of the late Matthew and 
Ella Budnik Dempsky. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 
1935. Marcel attended Fond du Lac College, and the University of Wisconsin. He
also took graduate courses at the University. Marcel served with the U S. Army 
from April, 1941 until August 1945, with a tour of duty in the South Pacific
for three years as an infantryman with the 32nd Infantry Division. On Aug. 24, 
1946, he married Mary Agnes Valinski at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Two Rivers. Marcel was employed at the Manitowoc Associated Bank as a cashier 
and retiring as Vice President after 32 years in 1980. Marcel was a past member 
and officer of the Manitowoc County March of Dimes, Manitowoc County Bankers 
Association, a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Waugemasako 
Council Boy Scouts of America where he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award 
and the Kiwanis Club. Marcel was also a member of Manitowoc Mens Garden Club,
Manitowoc County Republican Party, Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, 
Manitowoc County Historical Society, American Association of Retired Persons, 
Disabled American Veterans Post 24, Lakeshore Humane Society.
Survivors include his wife: Mary Dempsky, Manitowoc: two daughters and sons-in-law,
one brother and sister-in-law,  and his special pal Moonlight. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
A private memorial service was held with the burial of the cremated remains at St. 
Mary's Cemetery, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the Lakeshore Humane Society.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 3rd floor staff at St. 
Mary's Nursing Home for their care and compassion shown towards Marcel and his 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2006


VERONICA DEMPSKY   cemetery #43

Mrs. Jess (Veronica) Dempsky, 81, of 1109 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thadeus Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dempsky, nee Veronica Budysz, was born Sept. 3, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Andrew and Margaret Brucki Budysz. She attended schools at Manitowoc. 
She was married to Jess Dempsky Aug. 29, 1911, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1958. Mrs. Dempsky was a member of the Golden Ager's Club and the 
St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son, Daniel Dempsky, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ervin 
(Esther) Becker, of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a 
great great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be 
recited at 3 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society and a second Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1971


HEDWIG "HATTIE" DEMSIEN   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Hattie Demsien, 90, formerly of 2500 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Saturday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Extended Care Unit where she had 
been a patient for some time.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Herbert Kesting, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Mishicot, officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Demsien, nee Hattie Kummerow, was born Jan. 16, 1880, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Kummerow. She was married at 
Two Rivers May 15, 1898, to Albert Demsien, after which they became engaged in 
farming in the Town of Two Rivers. Upon her husband's death in 1940 she moved 
to Two Rivers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Robert Zimmerhakel of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Oscar Eis of the Town of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Aloph Kraynik of Rt. 1, Denmark, 
a son, Ned, of Mishicot, eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A son 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 20, 1970


M. HERMAN DEMSIEN     cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1903:
Death in St. Louis on 14 June of M. Hermann Demsten(sic), a resident of Two Rivers.
He went to St. Louis several months ago hoping to strengthen his health by the 
change in climate. The deceased was born in Two Rivers 01 Nov. 1868. He is 
survived by his widow and 2 children as well as his parents and several sisters. 
The body was transported to Two Rivers and the funeral was held Fri. from the 
Lutheran Church.


EMMA DE MUNCK   cemetery #84

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Stark DeMunck were held at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday), following visitation from 7:00 
to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. DeMunck died in San Diego, California on 
January 15 after a lingering illness. She was transferred at this time for 
burial in the Rockville Cemetery.
Born on September 29, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark, she 
graduated from Kiel High School in 1904, and married Abraham DeMunck on 
June 2, 1917. They resided in Plymouth, Rhinelander and Milwaukee before 
moving to San Diego in September, 1969.
Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Hibbard of San Diego, 
California; one son, Jack, Palo Alto, California, four grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild. - May, 1972