[ DI ] OBITUARIES
DIEDRICH DICKE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1895: Death last Sat. in Two Rivers of Diedrich Dicke at the age of 75. Mr. Dicke was born 29 Jan. 1820 in Stolzenau, Prov. Hanover. He came to America in 1846 and to Wisconsin in 1847. For a short while he worked in Cedarburg, Sheboygan Falls, Two Rivers and Kewaunee, finally settling in the vicinity of Two Rivers. He was married in 1850 to Marie Hemschemeyer, a marriage that produced 2 sons and 2 daughters. One of the daughters died in 1869, leaving his widow and the other 3 children to survive him. The deceased was an uncle of Mr. W. Dicke of Manitowoc. His funeral was Tues. at the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
CLARENCE (KELLY) DIEDRICH cemetery #89D Clarence (Kelly) Diedrich, 75, of Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died Friday, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Diedrich was born December 8, 1909, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Bertha Tess Diedrich. He married Helen Tuck on November 25, 1933, at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Diedrich was employed as a Foreman at Mirro Aluminum, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Men of Holy Redeemer Church, the Two Rivers Senior Citizens and Mirro Management Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, three brothers and two sisters- in-law, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, five grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Steinberg, and a brother, Gerhardt Diedrich. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a parish memorial will be at 7:30 o'clock. Local newspaper, June 1985
ELMER C. DIEDRICH cemetery #89C Elmer C. Diedrich, age 91, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, May 7, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilition Center where he has resided for several years. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Major Harry Litherland will officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery. Elmer was born September 21, 1904, in Two Rivers, son of the late William and Bertha Tess Diedrich. He served in U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years prior to his retirement. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, one brother, nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Reuben, Gerhardt, and Clarence Diedrich, and one sister, Viola Steinburg. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Thursday, from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 2:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
HELEN DIEDRICH cemetery #89D Helen Diedrich, age 91, formerly of Two Rivers, died Monday morning, September 29, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 1997, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Helen was born June 15, 1906, in Duluth, Minn., daughter of the late Otto and Mary Marcelle Tuch. On November 25, 1933, she married Clarence C.(Kelly) Diedrich, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1985. Helen was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and the Two Rivers Senior Center, where she was very active in the chorus and participated in bowling well into her 80's. She also loved crafts. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, one sister, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Helen was also preceded in death by two brothers, Francis (Don) Tuch, Alvin Tuch and one sister, Mercedes Sosnosky. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. "You are as young as your faith, As old as your doubt, As young as your self-confidence, As old as your fear; As young as your hope, As old as your despair." Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1997
ELIZABETH DIEFENTHAELER cemetery #82 Death claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Diefenthaeler on Sunday forenoon, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, where she had been residing for a number of years. Her demise was due to the infirmities of old age, after an illness of about a week. The deceased, nee Weitzel, was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, August 8, 1839, and came to America in 1857 with her parents, who settled in the town of Rhine. She was married in 1860 to Jacob Diefenthaeler, after which the couple resided on a farm in the town of Rhine. In 1902 they disposed of the farm to their son Jacob Jr., and moved to Millhome, where they lived nine years. Eleven years ago they came to Kiel to spend their declining years. Mr. Diefenthaeler died in January, 1921. Thirteen children blessed their union of whom eight have passed away. The surviving children are a daughter and four sons, as follows: Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer of Kiel, Fred. of Russell, John of Schleswig, Jacob of Rhine and William of the town of New Holstein. Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. June 29, 1922
JACOB DIEFENTHAELER cemetery #82 Jacob Diefenthaeler, the oldest resident of Kiel and a pioneer of the town of Rhine, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, on Monday afternoon at 1:30, at the age of 93 years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Diefenthaeler was a native of Germany, where he was born December 14, 1827. He immigrated to America in 1857, coming direct to the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county. After his marriage to Elizabeth Weitzel in 1859, the couple settled on a farm in Rhine, where they lived many years. After transferring the farm to their son Jacob they moved near Millhome, where they resided almost six years. For the past nine years they have been living with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer. Mr. Diefenthaeler had always enjoyed good health up to six months ago, when he began to fail, his condition becoming gradually worse, until death called him away. The family consisted of 13 children, of whom 8 have died. He leaves his aged wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer and four sons namely: Fred, and William in Russell, John in Kiel, and Jacob on the old homestead in Rhine. Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Wm. Rech of the Refomed church officiating. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
AMELIA DIEFENTHALER cemetery #82 Mrs. Amelia Diefenthaler, 84, of ___ North St, Kiel, died this morning at the Toth Nursing Home in Chilton. The former Amelia Petzold, she was born Sept. 29, 1881, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Gustave and Paulina Petzold. On Nov. 2, 1901, she was married to William Diefenthaler of the Town of Rhine. The couple resided in Kiel for seven years before moving to a farm in the Town of New Holstein, which they operated for 39 years. They retired and returned to Kiel in 1947. Mr. Diefenthaler died in August of 1949. Mrs. Diefenthaler lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Diefenthaler Jr., before going to the nursing home. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a member of the Frauen Verein of the church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Alma) Brotkowski of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Ralph (Norma) Jorgensen of Sheboygan; four sons, William Jr., and Elmer of Kiel, Harold of New Holstein, and Roland of Manitowoc; nine grand-children, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Carl Petzold of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m., Wednesday and at the church from noon until time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 16, 1966 – P. 14(?) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
OSCAR H. DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Oscar H. Diefenthaler, 77, of R. 2, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for six weeks. Born on Oct. 23, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late John and Louise Schmidt Diefenthaler. He attended public school in Kiel. On Sept. 2, 1930 he married Leona Hiller in Kiel. The couple moved to the rural Kiel area. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Kasper- Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 199, Kiel, and the Manitowoc Tribe, 49, Improved Order of Redmen. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of the service.
WILLIAM DIEFENTHALER cemetery #82 William Diefenthaler Dies Sunday Morning Death came to William Diefenthaler, 74, at a Sheboygan hospital Sunday morning. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, from the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church here, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Rhine in 1875, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Diefenthaler. He was married to the former Miss Amalia Petzoldt on Nov. 2, 1901. The couple were residents of Kiel for seven years following their marriage, and then moved to the town of New Holstein, where they resided for 39 years. They have been living at their present home, in Kiel, for the past two years. Survivors include the widow; four sons, two daughters, 8 grand- children and one great-grandchild.
HENRY DIEM, SR. cemetery #21 Henry Diem, Sr, aged 82, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at his farm home one-quarter of a mile east of the School Hill, following a stroke which he suffered a few days ago. Deceased was born July 15, 1859 in New York, and at the age of 10 years came with his parents to a farm about one and one-half miles southwest of St. Nazianz, where he lived until 1890. In that year, he married to Mary Ann Durst and the couple established their home in St. Nazianz, where he built a new residence. For 12 years he was employed by William F. Cristel of Valders and worked for the same number of years in a canning factory. In 1914, he brought the small farm where he passed away. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Henry at home, and William of St. Nazianz. Mr. and Mrs. Diem celebrated their golden anniversary in May, two years ago. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Holy Trinity Catholic church at School Hill, and interment was made in the St. Gregory's parish cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1942) ********* Henry (July 15, 1859-Feb. 3, 1942 husband of Mary Anna nee Durst [married May 27, 1890 at St. Gregory] - son of George Diem and Barbara Briedenrietter -farmer -"Henry was employed by William Christel, General Store in St. Nazianz. His job was hauling freight by horses and wagon or sled from Manitowoc to the store. This trip probably took 2 days, so he may have had to stay overnight. He hated the winter months because of the cold ride. Later the train came through Valders, so he didn't have so far to travel. Christel also owned a canning factory in St. Nazianz, so late Henry was employed there. He also worked as a janitor at St. Gregory Catholic Church. He spoke of making and hauling wood for the church. The wood needed to be hauled into the basement where there were lots of tunnels and turns. It took a lot of wood to heat the large church." -from the genealogy notes of Ray and Carolyn Diem born New York, New York -died from "apoplexy -arterioscerosis") -
KARL JOS. DIEM cemetery #22 Name: Diem, Charles (Charley) Joseph D.: 1/24/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. B.P.: D.P.: St. Naz. Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: John Diem M.: Ann? M.? Diem Cause of Death: Pg. #: 302 *************** Karl Joseph (baby –Jan. 25, 1878-Jan. 24, 1879 –son of John Diem and Katharine Stilterbauer –born Town of Eaton)
ROSA BARBARA DIEM cemetery #21 Death called Mrs. Fred. Diem at her home near St. Nazianz on Saturday, May 19, her demise being due to pneumonia. Mrs. Diem, nee Rosa Barbara Mutz, was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, in 1856. She came to this country in 1879, and in 1885 was united in marriage to Fred. Diem. The couple settled on a farm near St. Nazianz where they have since been living. She was a member of the Christian Mothers society. Mrs. Diem is survived by her husband and seven children, namely: Mrs. Rose Buschmann of Denver, Colo., Clara Diem of Chicago, Ill., the Misses Marie and Flora at home, George of Arlington, Calif., and Peter and Joseph at home. Three sisters and one brother also survive her. They are: Miss Anna Mutz of St. Nazianz, Mrs. P. Mueller of the town of Schleswig, Mrs. W. Graf in Germany, and George Mutz of Chelsea, Wis. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning. Rev. E. Deibele officiating. Burial was made in St. Gregory's cemetery. (no name or date on the newspaper clipping)
WILBERT A. DIEM cemetery #84 Wilbur F. Diem, 20, Stricken At Home Near Kiel Kiel – (Special) – Wilbur F. Diem, 20, son of Henry and Martha Diem, died at the farm home one mile east of School Hill, Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. He had been ill a year and had been confined to a hospital in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minn., for four weeks. He was born Feb. 9, 1920 at the farm near School Hill, and was graduated from Kiel High school in 1939 with high honors. Survivors are his parents, one brother, Raymond, a sister, Delores, at home, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem, Sr., town Meeme, and Fred Guetschow, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz funeral home and at 2 o’clock at Zion Lutheran church, the Rev. Harold O. Gunwald officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. The body can be seen at the funeral home from Tuesday noon on. The casket will not be opened in the church. - 1940 ********** Wilbur Diem Laid To Rest Following an illness of a year duration, Wilbur F. Diem, twenty-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem of near School Hill, passed away Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home. Mr. Diem had been confined to a hospital in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minnesota for four weeks. The deceased was born February 9, 1920, at the farm near School Hill, and was graduated from the Kiel high school in 1939 with high honors. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners, with the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1940
EDWARD DIETL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1903: Eduard Diedl, a well-known resident of our city, died of a stroke Wed. morning. Mr. Diedl had suffered a stroke several months ago from which he recovered, but suffered another yesterday morning as he returned from a shopping trip to the meat market. Mr. Diedl was born 14 July 1842 in Leobschütz, Austria, and soon came to America in 1849. He occupied a farm in Neshoto for a long time but moved to Manitowoc several years ago. He is survived by his widow and 2 children, namely, a son Frank who resides in Milwaukee, and a daughter here, Mrs. Mary Herzog. The funeral will probably be held Sat. afternoon, but the specific details have not yet been announced.
ROSE DIETL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: An illness with cancer of 4 years duration took the life of 60-year old Mrs. Rosa Dietl here on Tuesday. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
CARL DIETRICH cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1890: (From correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Aug.) In response to a telegram advising him of his father’s death, Charles Diedrich arrived here last evening and his sisters Louise and Marie are expected today. His father was Carl L. Diedrich who had lived in New York before coming here where he worked in the chair factory. (See also entry of 24 July. Burial described in issue of 04 Sept.) (Note: I conferred with the Civil War Roundtable and this is the right person for this obituary)
JOHANN G. DIETRICH cemetery #89B Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1888 Died - At the residence of his son-in-law in this city on August 2 1888. J.G. Dietrich aged 78 years. J.G. Dietrich was one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, having located there when the town only contained two dozen houses - about 50 years ago. He continued to reside in Milwaukee until about twelve years ago when he moved to this place where he owned some property. He was a tailor by trade and a pretty successful business man. Although he was never robust in health, he carefully preserved his vital forces so that he more than reached the three-score and ten years allotted to man. He was a most devout Catholic and his funeral last Saturday took place from the Catholic church. He was born in Lindenfels, Kessem(sic) Darmstedt, June 26, in the year 1810. In 1836 he crossed the Atlantic and settled at Detroit. Three years later, in 1839, he took up his residence in Milwaukee. There were only 14 German families in Milwaukee when he settled there. Twenty-four years later he moved to St. Lawrence, Wis., and in 1875 he came here. He had 10 children, 6 daughters and 4 sons. Only four of his children are now living. They are Mrs. P.W. Berkhauser of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Frances Tiersch, Mrs. Jos. Rehrauer and Mrs. Frank Wolf of this city. His aged wife and companion also still survives him.
WILLIAM CHARLES DIETRICH cemetery #44 William Charles (Nov. 1, 1914-Jan. 21, 1971 -single son of John Dietrich and Barbara Reitmayer -clerk at hardware store died from "coronary thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary congestion") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
WILHELM DILL cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Thurs. last week of 74-yr. old Wilhelm Dill, a victim of cholera. The deceased, who is survived by his widow and 5 children had been a resident of our city for about 10 yrs. The funeral was held Sun. in Newton. MARIA ANNA DIMLER cemetery #22 Name: Dimmler, Maria Anna D.: 9/13/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. N. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald - St. N. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
ADELINE DIONNE cemetery #89B From the Manitowoc County Chronicle, 21 Mar. 1882: A Strange Co-incidence. Last Tuesday night Adeline Dionne, aged 25 years, daughter of Cleophas and Eliza Dionne of this city died after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on Friday from the Catholic Church. While one daughter was being borne to the grave another was born and when those of the family who were able to attend the funeral returned from their sad journey they found a fine, healthy baby girl awaiting their care and caresses.
FRANZ DIRKMANN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904: Death Fri. from old age debility of Franz Dirkmann at the residence of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Molterer. The deceased was born 21 Oct. 1820 on red earth, and came to America in 1850 to settle on a farm in Town Kossuth. He had to deal with all of the difficulties of pioneer life that early settlers faced, and he often told your editors interesting stories about his early life in the Manitowoc County wilderness…. He leaves 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral took place Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church.
THERESIA DIRKMANN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1901: (Saturday dateline) Death Thurs. here of Mrs. Theresia Dirkmann, wife of Franz Dirkmann, of pneumonia. The deceased, who was 73 yrs. old and has lived in Manitowoc County for 50 yrs., leaves her husband, 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
THOMAS DIRKMANN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death Wed. last week of a small child of Town Kossuth resident Mr. Dirkmann.
JOHANN DITTMAR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1896: Sudden death Mon. morning of John Dittmarr, Sr., an old citizen of our city, of a heart attack. He was born 16 July 1830 in Saxony and lived here since 1854. He leaves a widow and 7 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon at the city cemetery.
BERTHA DITTMEYER cemetery #82 Mrs. Bertha Dittmeyer, 80, widow of Oscar, died unexpectedly on Saturday at the Sheboygan Retirement home where she had resided since November 1970. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. She was born December 9, 1893 at Curtiss, a daughter of the late Fred and Augusta Drake Strade. On December 25, 1917 she was married to Mr. Dittmeyer at the Reformed Church at Colby. The couple resided in Colby where Mr. Dittmeyer operated a concrete products business. They moved to Kiel in 1953. In 1967 the couple celebrated its golden wedding. Her husband preceded her in death in May 23, 1970. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and its Frauen Verein. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ella Schoerer of Abbotsford, Mrs. Edward Rhamlow of Appleton, Mrs. Peter Miller of Oshkosh and four brothers, Edwin Strade of Abbotsford, Harry of Oshkosh, Ben of Sheboygan and Clarence of Livermore, California.
OSCAR DITTMEYER cemetery #82 Oscar G. Dittmeyer, age 77, 718 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born October 7, 1892, in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Ludwig and Minna Klemm Dittmeyer. December 25, 1917, he and Bertha Strade of Curtiss, Wisconsin, were married. Mr. Dittmeyer served in the U.S. Army during World War I. After returning from military duty, he established a concrete products manufacturing firm in Colby, retiring in 1953 when he and his wife moved to Kiel. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, the Brotherhood, and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99. Mr. Dittmeyer is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ann Hensel, Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, May 24, 1970)
JENNIE DITTRICH cemetery #82 Mrs. Jennie Dittrich passed away at the hospital in Sheboygan on Sunday, after a brief illness with a complication of diseases. Decedent, nee Roeck, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 4, 1874. She came to Kiel with her parents as a young girl and after growing to womanhood, was married in 1894 to Carl Dittrich, who preceded her in death about 12 years ago. Mrs. Dittrich continued to reside in Kiel until a few years ago, when she located at New Holstein, and about a year ago she moved to Oconomowoc with her son Eugene, where she operated a restaurant. Some months ago her health began to fail and while on a visit with her son Walter at Sheboygan she became ill and was taken to the hospital, where she died on Sunday. Mrs. Dittrich is survived by three sons, Carl of Weyauwega, Walter of Sheboygan, and Eugene of Oconomowoc. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Jno. Roeck of Kiel, four brothers and four sisters as follows: Emanuel Roeck of Burlington, Christian of Kiel, John of New Holstein, Carl of Piqua, Ohio, Mrs. Ad. Zimmermann of Mellen, Mrs. Mary Duecker, Mrs. Gust. Stoelting and Mrs. Oscar Kazmeier of Kiel, and one grandchild. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, from the home of Mrs. Mary Duecker, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating at the services. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. - 1923
CHARLES T. DOBBERT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Death from old age debility on Sunday of Carl Theodor Dobbert, one of the oldest and well-known German citizens of our community. The deceased was born 24 December 1830 in Molzahn, Pomerania, and came to America and to Manitowoc in 1851 where he has resided ever since. He opened a shoemaker shop here, but toward the end of the 50’s opened a tannery which he operated with great success until retiring about 15 years ago. He leaves his widow, 2 sons and 3 daughters. A remarkable coincidence occurred when the wall clock stopped at the very moment of Dobbert’s demise. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
ALLAN J. DOBBS cemetery #89C
Allan J. Dobbs, age 62, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 28, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Louis Sievert, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Allan was born April 19, 1941, in Rhinelander, a son of the late Charles and Amanda (Kriesel) Dobbs. He graduated from Three Lakes High School in 1959, and also completed two years of college at the University of Wisconsin — Superior. On Oct. 1, 1962, he married Betty Lou Frayer at Three Lakes. The couple then moved to Two Rivers where he started working for Bills Mobil. Allan also worked for East Side Auto, and managed the Zephyr Station in Two Rivers for a number of years, before becoming employed by the Two Rivers School District. He worked for the school district for 27 years at both, Washington High School and Magee Elementary School, retiring in 2001. Allan was a member of the Quarter Century Club, and former member of the Two Rivers Lions Club. He was an avid baseball fan, and loved the Milwaukee Brewers. Survivors include his wife: Betty; one son, one granddaughter, and his mother-in-law. He is further survived by three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, two nieces, his pet Siamese kitty, Cleo, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Charles Jr. and Ken Dobbs: and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ramona and Charles Schiman. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, and at the church on Wednesday after 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 2003
CHARLOTTE A. DODGE cemetery #32
Charlotte A. Dodge, age 75, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday night Nov. 4, 2001 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Larry Seidi, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Charlotte was born Oct. 4, 1926 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward and Selinde Brocher Colanchick. She attended school in Two Rivers, and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1944. On Sept. 20, 1947, she married Kenneth E. Dodge at St. Luke Catholic Church. Charlotte was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church, where she was active with the Ladies of St. Luke/St. Mark; a member of the Two Rivers Ladies Elks where she served as call chairperson; member and volunteer of the Two Rivers Historical Society, and was a former Brownie leader. She and Ken were "adopted grandparents" for the first through third-grade students at T.R.C.C.S. for the past three years. Charlotte enjoyed knitting and gardening, and her grandchildren were always precious to her. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family, but will live on in our hearts forever. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Dodge; two sons, five daughters, seven beloved grandchildren. She is further survived by one brother, and one sister-in-law, many other relatives and friends, especially the "Clubbers." Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law. Orrin and Dorothy Dodge, and by infant twin brothers. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, led by Sr. Dorothy. Don't think of her as gone away, her journey's just begun. Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears. In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 6, 2001
KENNETH E. DODGE cemetery #32
Kenneth E. Dodge, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Peacefully Friday night, Oct. 3, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers. Ken was born April 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Orrin & Dorothy (Yelmene) Dodge. He attended St. Mark Catholic School, and was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School, where he was active in numerous sports. From 1944 to 1946, Ken served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, having served in Germany & France. During this period, he also played with the "Blue Devil's Football Team" of the 36th Infantry Division. On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Charlotte A. Colanchick at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2001. Kenny worked for several years for the Sorge Dairy of Sturgeon Bay, before opening his own service station in Two Rivers, known as "Dodge's Union 76". He owned & operated the station for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Ken served for numerous years on the Two Rivers City Council, of which he was past president; he was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1957, Two Rivers; and a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Post #1248, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and a life-long member of St. Mark's Catholic Parish. He was also a 40-year, past member of the Two Rivers Elk's Lodge #1380, and the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club. For many years, Charlotte & Ken were "adopted grandparents" for students of TRCCS. Kenny enjoyed boating, fishing, and many years at their trailer at Chaudoir's Dock. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, and was an avid Packer Fan. He is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law, five daughters & two sons-in-law, seven grand-children, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, especially the "Clubbers.~ In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Mildred Dodge, one sister, Janet Rudebeck, one nephew, Tom Dodge, and a brother-in-law, Alton Colanchick. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m., led by Fr. Bill. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m. Don't think of him as gone away his journey's just begun. Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears. In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much! Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2003
LIZZIE DODGE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1892: On Tues. afternoon the casket of Mrs. Nels Dodge, who died in Milwaukee, was brought here and buried the following day in the city cemetery. She was the sister of Messrs. W., Joseph, Stephan and Anton Krainik of Manitowoc. She and her husband made their home in Milwaukee. She is survived by her husband and a 2 yr. old son.
LEONA DOERFLER cemetery #89C Leona Doerfler, age 92, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center died Thursday afternoon Oct. 17, 2002 at the Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday (TODAY), Oct. 19, 2002 at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Roberta Thomson with burial on Monday at Forest View Cemetery. Leona was born April 19, 1910 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Wenzel C. and Mary Swoboda Doleysh. On May 4, 1937 Leona married Maynard W. Doerfler in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1967. Leona was employed at Jerry’s South Side Bakery for many years. She was an active member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, calling bingo, arranging tours and participating in the Kitchen Band and Chorus. Leona hardly missed a day until her health prevented her attendance. Survivors include a daughter-in-law: a grandson two great-grandsons, four sisters and two brothers-in-law, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Besides her husband, Leona was preceded in death by a son, Vernon D. Doerfler; a grand-son, Todd E. Doerfler; two sisters, Dorothy Ninmer and Helen Plansky; and a dear friend Henry Greenwood. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002 (TODAY) at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A special thank you to the staff of the Manitowoc Health Care Center for their compassionate care of Leona. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19, 2002
ERNESTINE DOERSCH cemetery #10 Johann Friedrich Doersch and his wife Ernestine Boettcher Doersch are the two buried here. Their dates are correct. I have independent sources for their birth and death dates (including the church records from Bischofsgrün, Bavaria, where JF Doersch was baptized. JW Doersch is his older brother. Johann Doersch (1804-1872) who is buried here is his father. The Adolph Doersch you have here was his son. So this is a family group. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
J. FRIEDRICH DOERSCH cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893: Death in Town Centerville last Thurs. of Friedrich Doersch, son of Michael Doersch. The deceased was 31 yrs. of age and died of kidney disease. The funeral took place Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Centerville.
JOHN W. DOERSCH cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death in Cleveland Thurs. last week following an illness of several years of Mr. W. Doersch as a result of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born 09 Oct. 1836 in Bayreuth, Bavaria and came to America in 1852. After living a year in the state of N.Y., he moved to Wisconsin. He is survived by 4 children and several sisters. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
MARGARETHA KATHARINA DOERSCH cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1882: The widow Dorsch, 67, mother of George Dorsch was buried last Sunday in Centreville.
OTTO DOERSCH cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1896: On Sun. John W. Doersch in Town Centerville, received the news that his son Otto Doersch had died in the State of North Carolina. He was 30 yrs. of age. The body was brought to Centerville and buried Wed.
MARIA DOERSCHER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901: Death here on Fri. of 67-yr. old Mrs. Ferd Doescher. The deceased had been ill a long time but had been bedridden only 3 days. She was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc in 1855. She leaves her husband but no children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
RACHAEL A. DOHR cemetery #89C Rachael A. Dohr, age 98, a former Two Rivers resident, residing with her daughter and son-in-law in South Carolina, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004. She was born Oct. 6, 1905 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Cammers) Ahrens. Rachael was the first graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. She had the privilege of presenting the diploma to the last graduate of Washington High School, class of 2002. She married Theodore (Ted) Dohr on Sept. 14, 1926 in Saukville. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 1983. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister and brother-in-law. She is further survived by four grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Kathleen Seder: one brother: Lincoln Ahrens; a sister: Gladys Curtis: and a grandson: Paul Pappas. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 am. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William O’Brien, with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made to the Two Rivers Historical Society. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 2, 2004
ROSA DOLD cemetery #22 Name: Dold, Rosa D.: 4/7/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 59 Yrs. B.P.: Zahringen Amt. Freiburg in Baden Germ. D.P.: St. Naz. Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Needlework Pg. #: 261 ************ Rosa –Oschwald Sister (1819-April 7, 1878 –born Zahringen, Amt. Frieburg, Baden –did needlework –this could be the "Concordia Dold", who arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854) – no stone
JOHN DOLEZAL cemetery #29) From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death from old age debility on Mon. in Francis Creek of 80-yr. old John Dolezal. The funeral was held yesterday in Melnick.
MARYA DOLEZAL cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899: Death in Kossuth on Sun. of Mrs. Marie Dolezal at the advanced age of 85. The funeral took place yesterday in Francis Creek.
MATHIAS DOLEZAL cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902: Mathias Dolezal, a well-known resident of our county, died of old age debility on Wed. last week in Francis Creek. He was born in 1827 and has been a Francis Creek resident for about 45 yrs. He leaves 4 children. His funeral was held Fri. from the Catholic Church in Francis Creek.
JOSEPH DOMBROSKI cemetery #69 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: 82-yr. old Joseph Dombroski died New Year's Day in the local St. Mary's Hospital of old age debility. The body was taken to Northeim and buried there.
PATRICIA DOMENOSKI cemetery #89D Patricia Domenoski, age 67, of Two Rivers, died early Friday morning Nov. 15, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien, with burial of the cremated remains, to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Pat was born on Nov. 17, 1934 in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Otto Blaha and Emily Abbot Blaha Pieschel. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1952. On May 14, 1955 she married Carl Domenoski at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Pat is survived by her husband: Carl Domenoski, three sons and one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister and brother-in-law, two nieces, one nephew: two very special friends. Other relatives and friends also survive. Pat was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Otto Jr. and Mary Ann Blaha; her mother and father-in-law: Ben and Martha Domenoski; and one nephew: Thomas Blaha. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at Aurora for the love and care they provided to Pat and her family. Pat enjoyed staying in touch with friends via e-mail and trips to Maui for many years. She was a veiy loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother whose favorite times were being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 19, 2002
BEN DOMENOSKY cemetery #89D Ben Domenosky, age 97, formerly of Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, October 15, 1997, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17, 1997, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O’Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born September 8, 1900, in Brown County, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Sena Anderson Domenosky. He married the former Martha Waier on November 24, 1925, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Mirro Company for many years until his retirement. Ben was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Martha Domenosky, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law and her husband, He is further survived by a sister-in-law, a brother- in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1997
MARTHA A. DOMENOSKY cemetery #89D Martha A. Domenosky, age 92, formerly of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 22, 2000, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, Rev. William O’Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Martha was born June 28, 1908, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Stella Welnicke Waier. On November 24, 1925, she married Ben Domenosky at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1997. Martha was a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, one sister-in-law, one brother-in-law, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 2000
KATIE DOMKE cemetery #20 (unknown newspaper) 1-19-1956 Mrs. Edward Domke Rites Held Here Tuesday Mrs. Edward P. Domke, 75, died at Bellin hospital, Green Bay, Saturday. She was a resident of Hilbert for the past 14 years, but had lived in this vicinity prior to that. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here on Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. E.L. Worthman in charge. Burial was in the Eaton cemetery. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. S.A. Huebner, Forest Junction; a son, Howard, New Holstein; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and a sister, mrs. Lena Matter, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by a son Norris in 1932, three brothers and three sisters.
NORRIS DOMKE cemetery #20 Following an illness of several years’ duration, Norris Domke, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Domke of near Meggers, passed away at the home of his parents at 3:30 Saturday morning. Cause of his death was diabetes. He had attended the Meggers district school, and the Kiel high school for two years, but was forced to discontinue his studies because of his health. He was born in Charlestown February 13, 1914 and death occurred on his birthday. He is survived by his parents, one brother Howard of here, and a sister, Miss Angela, who teaches school in Forest junction. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the home and at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. J. W. MacElree officiating. Two hymns, “No Night There,” and “The Mercy Seed,” were sung by a sextet consisting of Mrs. E. M. Duecker, Mrs. Henry Meiselwitz, Mrs. Roy Nelson, Mrs. H. C. Mesch, Mrs. M. C. Timm, and Mrs. Hugo Neumann. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Manz, Earl Voland, Bobbie Bahr, Walter Jaeger, and Eugene and Daniel Nauth. Active pallbearers were cousins of the deceased - Herbert and Louis Mattes, Frederick Rosenbauer, Martin Juno, Wilbert Weber and Fred Holm. Interment was in the Eaton cemetery. (no newspaper named, 2-20-1932)
MARY DONAHUE cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900: Death Fri. of 75-yr. old Mrs. Thomas Donahue from general weakness. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
PATRICK DONAHUE cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1899: Patrick Donahue of Meeme, who was working in a lumber camp near Menominee, Michigan on Thurs. last week, was hit by a falling tree and killed. His body was brought to Meeme for burial. He was 22-1/2 yrs. old.
THOMAS DONAHUE cemetery #43 Manitowoc Pilot on Thursday, January 20, 1898: Thomas Donohue of this city died on Friday last aged 81. He was born in Ireland but came to this country when young and enlisted in the army taking part in the Mexican War. When discharged at the close of the war he came west. He stepped aboard the same boat in Buffalo on which Henry Mulholland and family were coming west to enter upon a pioneer life. Donohue had a soldier's land warrant and he accompanied Mulholland to Meeme and entered 80 acres of land in Liberty. This was in 1850. He disposed of his farm a few years ago and has since resided in the city. He was a man of sturdy character, honest and independent. (Although the obituary does not mention survivors, it appears that the surviving children of Thomas Donahue included the following: Mrs. John (Bridget) Shimunok of Milwaukee county; Mrs. James (Sarah) Hall, Mrs. James (Mary Ellen) McGinnis and Mrs. Hugh (Catherine) McGinnis, all of Florence, Snohomish County, Washington; and Mrs. William (Margaret) Sherer, James Donahue, and Alice Donahue (later Mrs. Robert Puls), all of Manitowoc.) (sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898 Thomas Donahue died here at the age of 81 of old age debility. The deceased, who leaves a widow and 11 children, was buried Mon. morning in the Catholic cemetery.
RICHARD DONATH cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1887: (From Kiel - 14 Nov.) Burial of 32-year old Richard Donath on Thurs. in the church cemetery. The deceased was unmarried and was the oldest son of longtime resident Friedrich Donath.
RUDOLPH DONATH cemetery #82 Rudolph Donath, aged 75, 836 Seventh street, passed away at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan on Tuesday, after being there for two weeks after he had fractured some ribs by falling on a sidewalk. Mr. Donath was born May 6, 1876 in the town of Schleswig, son of Frederick and Johanna Koinke Donath. He lived on the homestead farm until 1946, when he moved to his present residence. He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Hulda) Ross, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Charles (Flora) Allinger, Milwaukee, and one brother Arno, also of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
KATHERINE DONCHECK cemetery #89B Funeral card: Katherine Doncheck Born October 11, 1883 Passed away July 15, 1966 Deja & Martin Two Rivers, Wis.
MARY T. DONOHUE cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Sept. 1859: Mary T. Donihue died, the wife of G.S. Donihue. *************** (Mrs. Mary T. Donohue
/bur. 25 Sept. 1859/age 24 yrs./from St. James Episc. church record)RICHARD DONOVAN cemetery #47 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: Richard Donovan, a blind man who lives five miles from here on Calumet Road, recently had the misfortune to fall into an open trapdoor in the cellar of his home and was injured so severely that there is fear for his life. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1909: Richard Donovan, old and well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, who has been blind for 30 years, had the misfortune Thursday last week of falling down the cellar steps and breaking his neck. Death followed soon after. Donovan was 85 years old and leaves his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. (Note: The stone only says Father, but this is the only Donovan I have in the cemeteries who died in 1909/there is a discrepancy in the time of the accident from one article to the other, but does appear to be the same person)
ELIZABETH C. DOOLAN
Mrs. John Elizabeth C. Doolan, age 102, Reedsvllle, died Friday, January 6, 1995, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 1995, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Father Nicholas Johannes will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was born September 14, 1892, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late William and Margaret Sullivan Mullins. She married John Doolan, June 17, 1914, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. She graduated from Reedsville High School and Stevens Point State Normal College. She taught school prior to her marriage in 1914. She then farmed with her husband in the town of Franklin. She was a life time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove and St. Patrick's Alter Society. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Welch, Grimms. She was preceded in death by her husband, May 1, 1969, one daughter, Athlyn O’Connell, three sons-in-law, Clifton O’Connell, George Schlei, Allan Raether, one granddaughter, Kim Schlei, three sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. Monday and on Tuesday from 7:45-10:30 a.m. when Family Rites will be held. Alter Society Prayer Services at 7 p.m. Monday. Parish Vigil at 7:30 p.m.
JOHN W. DOOLAN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906: J.W. Doolan, a well-known resident of our city where he has lived since 1866, died Friday after several months of illness from a combination of lung and heart disease. The deceased was born 65 years ago in Ireland and came to America as a 2-year old child. His parents settled in Kossuth and the deceased lived there ever since. He served with the 21st Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War and came back to Manitowoc after his discharge. He is survived by a widow, 7 children, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Monday from Sacred Heart Church. The local post of the G.A.R., to which Doolan belonged, gave their old comrade the last salute.
PATRICK DOOLAN cemetery #43 From the Manitowoc Pilot, 7 July 1870 Suicide - A man by the name of Doolan, brother of our fellow citizen Michael Doolan, Esq., committed suicide on Sunday, by drowning himself in Chloupek's pond in the town of Kossuth. No cause is assigned for the act.
THOMAS DOOLAN cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, Oct 31 1861: Thomas Dooling(sic) died in Manitowoc, son of Michael and Mary Dooling
JOHN DOOLEY Cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 1, 1906: John Dooley, aged forty-five, who was a resident of this city for fifteen years, died last week at Chicago, where he had gone a short time before his demise to undergo an operation for cancer. The deceased was 45 years of age. Until a short time ago, he was employed as a moulder at the Seating Works. He resided on Washington street. He is survived by a wife, one sister and one brother. The remains were brought here for interment, and the funeral was held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church.
BARBARA DORFLER Name: Dorsler, Barbara D.: 3/8/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 45 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ********** Barbara (1826-March 8, 1871 -wife of Johann) ********* (also listed as Doersler, Dorsler, Dorhler)
CATHARINE DORN cemetery #83 CALLED BY DEATH. Death claimed Mrs. Egard Dorn at her home two miles west of Kiel in the town of New Holstein, Tuesday morning at 2:30, after one year’s suffering with cancer of the breast. Katie Nehrling was born in Wauwatosa; Wis., August 8th, 1862, and united in marriage in 1885 to Egard Dorn. Sixteen years ago the couple settled on the farm in the town of New Holstein, where they have since resided. The union was blessed with 12 children, 5 daughters and 7 sons; two sons and one daughter preceded the mother in death. She reached the age of 57 years and 11 days, and leaves to mourn her husband and nine children, namely: Marie, Elisabeth, Johanna, Marguerite, William, John, Peter, George and Frank; also one brother survives her. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, services to be held in the St. Peter and Paul’s church, Rev. Rumpel officiating, Interment will be in the church cemetery. Sept. 1919
FRANCIS W. DORN cemetery #83 Francis W. Dorn, 45, of R. 2, Kiel, died this morning of an apparent heart attack at his home The son of the late William and Anna Schnell Dorn was born on Feb. 10, 1926 in the Town of Schleswig. He attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. He married Monica Koehler on Nov. 27, 1948 in St. John Catholic Church, St. John. The family has lived at the present address for the past 16 years. He was a truck driver for Aluminum Refining Co., Sheboygan Falls. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul parish, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Preceding in death was a grandchild. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter and Paul Church, the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant. Brief family rites will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. - 1971
LOUISA DORNAUS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905: Death Sat. evening of Mrs. Frank Dornaus after a long illness with consumption. The deceased, who was born here 35 yrs. ago, leaves her husband and one son and is also survived by her sorrowing father, Mr. Henry Bauknecht. The funeral was held Monday.
WALTER J. DORO cemetery #82 Walter J. Doro, 66, of 1021 4th St., Kiel, a retired town of Rhine farmer, died Friday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was born on Jan. 14, 1902, in the Town of Herman, a son of the late John and Louise (Burkhardt) Doro. He attended school in Ada, and on April 26, 1924, he married Ester Riehn of the Town of Rhine, at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Rhine. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Rhine until 1951, when they moved to Kiel, where he was employed at the Laun Furniture Co. until his retirement in 1963. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. - September, 1968 *************** Funeral services were held Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home for Walter J. Doro, 66, of 1021 Fourth Street, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Doro a retired Town of Rhine farmer, died Friday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1902, in the Town of Herman, a son of the late John and Louise (Burkhardt) Doro. He attended school in Ada. He married Ester Riehn of the Town of Rhine, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Rhine April 26, 1924. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Rhine until 1951, when they moved to Kiel, where he was employed at the Laun Furniture Company until his retirement in 1963. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Kiel. (Suvivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother.
WILLIAM DOSE cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1904: William Dose of Mishicott, who formerly worked for Hermann Schuette here, was injured Fri. while in a lumber camp in Antigo. Mr. Schuette was notified by telephone and in turn notified the parents who live 4 miles from Mishicott village. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Jan.) Word was received Sat. evening that W. Dose, a son of J. Dose here, who had been working in a northern lumber camp, was unfortunately crushed and killed instantly by a log while it was being loaded. His body was shipped here and buried Mon. in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
EMMA DOUBEK cemetery #44 Mrs. Emma Doubek, 71, formerly of 712 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Doubek, the former Emma Korinek, was born Oct. 19, 1894, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek Korinek. She was married to Mr. Doubek at Manitowoc in 1915. He died April 7, 1938. Survivors are three brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato. Edward, of Milwaukee and Louis, of Reif Mills and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Yindra and Mrs. Joseph Ramiker, of Rt. 1, Maribel. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o'clock this Friday evening the Rosary be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday May 27, 1966 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
VACLAV DOUBEK cemetery #18 Vaclav Doubek/narozen/20 Zari 1861/zemrel/22 Ledna 1894 (stone reads W. Doubek) From the Manitowoc Pilot, January 25, 1894: Wenzel Doubek of Cooperstown died quite suddenly on Monday morning while on his way to the house of a neighbor with whom he was to come to Manitowoc for service on the jury. He was one of the jurors of the circuit court now in session in this city, and started out to walk about a quarter of a mile and dropped dead on the road before reaching his neighbor's house. The evening before, he was quite cheerful and played a game of cards with his brother. He said he would have to retire early as he was required to be in Manitowoc at 9 o'clock the following morning. He was a young married man, and leaves a wife and three children. Heart difficulty was probably the cause of his death.
MARY ELIZABETH DOUD cemetery #21 Name: Doud, Mary Elisabetha D.: 3/6/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 170
CLARA DOVER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: Death Tues. in a local hospital, where she had been brought several months ago, of Mrs. Clara Dover, nee Teitgen. The deceased was a resident of Marshfield and had been born 46 yrs. ago as daughter of August Teitgen in Newton. She leaves one child, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence of Emil Teitgen.
ELDER DOW cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909: (Saturday dateline) Elder Dow, the 14-year old son of Capt. A.E. Dow here died Tuesday evening of heart disease.
