[ DO ] OBITUARIES
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. ******** [cause: nephritis] JOHN DOBBERT cemetery #58 John Dobbert, 62, a farm laborer, died here last night. He had been ill for some time. He was born in the town of Meeme in 1872 and lived there and in the vicinity of Valders his entire life. He never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. August Quante of Meeme, three nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Saviors church at Valders. The body is at the Berger funeral home at Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1934
HULDA DOBBERT cemetery #44 MRS. HULDA DOBBERT DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, pioneer resident of the city and widow of William Dobbert, died at the hospital today. Mrs. Dobbert is a sister of Charles Spindler. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 13, 1918 ******** MRS. DOBBERT’S DEATH TAKES OLD RESIDENT [this is kind of hard to read in parts] Decendent Had Resided in Manitowoc County Nearly 70 Years The death of Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, widow of the late Charles Dobbert, died at the hospital yesterday, removed one of the oldest of early day settlers of the county, Mrs. Dobbert having been resident of Manitowoc for nearly 70 years. Born in Germany on Dec. ? 1834, she came to Manitowoc with her parents when fifteen years of age when her family located at Rapids and removed to a farm at Newton. There she was married to Mr. Dobbert, pioneer tanner and shoemaker of this city who died nine years ago. Mrs. Dobbert had been seriously ill for some time past having been confined to her home for several ?. Death was due primarily to ? of age. Three children survive; Mrs. ? Charles of Milwaukee, Mrs. ? of Chicago and William Dobbert, this city. Two daughters, Mrs. ? and Mrs. Hattie Hoyer preceded their mother in death during ? years [the rest is illegible]. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1918 ********* [Hulda Dobbert/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Charles Dobbert lot]
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
GEORGE A. DOBINSKI cemetery #43 George A. Dobinski, age 80, of 3807 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 29, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Stanley and Antoinette (Marocek) Dobrzynski. George served with the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II. On Feb. 21, 1950, he married the former Catherine G. Duenkel in Grand Rapids, Mich. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1994. George was employed as the executive chef at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel for 26 years. He later was employed with Manitowoc Engineering, and ended his working career as a security guard with the Burger Boat Company. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Kyoko Dobinski; four brothers: Joey, Al, Steve and Edmund; and four sisters and one brother-in-law: Sue, Gertrude, Delores, and Lucy (Francis) Graves. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, until the time of the service at noon. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2008
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.
AUGUST GOTTLOB DOEHLER, PASTOR cemetery #89C From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Feb.) Death Fri. of old age debility, of Pastor Emeritus A.G. Doehler, father of the pastor of the Lutheran Congregation. The funeral will be this afternoon at the Lutheran Church.
JUDITH A. DOERFLER Judith Ann Doerfler, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Judy was born on June 13, 1938, in Lodi, to the late Clare and Minnie (Scharr) Kidd. She graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 1956. She then went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Vernon Doerfler. Judy married Vernon Doerfler on June 27, 1959, in Lodi. Vernon preceded Judy in death on Nov. 18, 1996. Judy was an avid volunteer at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center, where she gave visitors guided tours through the trails. She also volunteered at the Manitowoc Visitor Center; The Maritime Museum; and participated with the Welcome Committee for the Badger Car Ferry. She had actively supported the American Cancer Society in several ways, in part by coordinating the Relay for Life for St. Paul's United Methodist team, and by organizing the Daffodil Days' fundraiser. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc, where she served in the choir and also as a confirmation mentor. Judy was also very excited to be working as a liaison between her church in Manitowoc and it's sister church in Kamogawa, Japan. She was employed by the Manitowoc Public School District and worked as a teacher at Jackson Elementary School for 28 years and later helped as a substitute teacher throughout her retirement. Judy cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, especially when she was able to take her grandchildren to Disney World. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Judy was preceded in death her parents; her husband: Vernon; one son: Todd; one brother: Robert Kidd; and two sisters: Jean Johannsen and Georgia Ryan. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, March 31, 2008, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Dunham will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Woodland Dunes Nature Center or the American Cancer Society. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, and also to all of her supportive friends that remained by her side. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008
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
ADOLPH DOERSCH cemetery #10 Adolph Andrew Doersch (co. death record v.47 p.234) Husband of [Minna Huhn] Nov. 17, 1872-Jan. 26, 1954 Son of John Doersch and Minna Huhn [Minna is actually his wife] Farmer Died from “pneumonia, 6 days –hypostatic congestion, chronic –residual hemiplegia, 10 years –arteriosclerotic coronary vascular disease, chronic” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
AUGUST C. DOERSCH cemetery #10 August Carl Doersch (Manitowoc 47-416) Single Oct. 14, 1869-May 30, 1954 Son of John W. Doersch and Henrietta Mill Born Granger, Minnesota –merchant at retail feed business Died from “chronic hypocarditis, 2 years –chronic nephritis, 2 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
BERTHA DOERSCH cemetery #10 Bertha Louise Doersch nee Roehl (co. death record v.48 p.77) Wife of Carl John Doersch Sept. 8, 1876-Dec. 5, 1954 Daughter of Fredrech Roehl and Julia Wunsch Died from “coronary occlusion, instant –generalized arteriosclerosis, 10 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
CHARLES DOERSCH cemetery #10 Carl John Doersch (co. death record v.40 p.142) Husband of Bertha Roehlz [Roehl] March 28, 1875-Dec. 20, 1946 Son of John Doersch and Henrietta Mill (both born Germany) Born Foreston, Iowa Died from “exhaustion –carcinoma of prostate” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
EMMA DOERSCH cemetery #10 Emma Doersch (co. death record v.11 p.479) Child August 30, 1907-Aug. 15, 1912 Daughter of Adolph Doersch and Minna Huhn Born Wisconsin Died from “meningitis, 15 days” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
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) ******** Ernstine Doersch nee Boettcher (co. death record v.23 p.557) Wife of John F. Doersch Sept. 29, 1843-Feb. 18, 1928 Daughter of John Boettcher and Caroline Lenke [Lemke?] (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “double pneumonia, probably hypostatic, 3 days” Buried at Lutheran Cemetery, Hika, Town of Centerville
HENRIETTA DOERSCH cemetery #10 Henriette Doersch nee Mill (co. death index v.10 p.803) Wife of John W. Doersch Feb. 14, 1842-Aug. 31, 1911 Daughter of John Daniel Mill and Regina Preuss (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “intestinal carcinoma, 1 year” Buried at Hike Cemetery, Centerville
HENRY DOERSCH cemetery #10 Henry Herman Doersch (co. death record v.79 p.245) Single Oct. 11, 1905-Sept. 4, 1978 Son of Carl Doersch and Bertha Roehl Born Wisconsin –punch press operator, Enamel Ware Residence at time of death 1140 W. Madison, Cleveland Died from “cerebral anuxia, acute –asphyxiation –hanging – hung self at home at 1140 W. Madison Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
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. ********** John W. Doersch [Doernh on record] (co. death record v.6 p.289) Husband of Henrietta [Mill] Oct. 9, 1836-Sept. 26, 1900 Parents are marked as unknown Born Germany Died from “tuberculosis of lungs –hemorrhage from the lungs, some years” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
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. ******* Margaretha C. Doersch (co. death record v.3 p.79) Died June 8, 1882 at 67 years, 5 months and 4 days Parents are unknown Died from “lung disease” Buried at Centerville Cemetery, Town of Centerville
MINNA DOERSCH cemetery #10 Minni Doersch nee Huhn (co. death index v.32 p.575) Wife of Adolph Doersch June 16, 1875-May 1, 1939 Daughter of Herman Huhn and Paulina Paul (both born Saxony) Born Town of Centerville Died from “coronary embolism, May 1, 1939” Buried at Centerville Cemetery
OSCAR DOERSCH cemetery #10 Oscar Frank Doersch (co. death record v.10 p.794) Baby July 16, 1911-Dec. 28, 1911 Son of Adolph Doersch and Minna Huhn (both born Wisconsin) Born Wisconsin Died from “convulsions” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
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.
OTTO DOERSCH cemetery #10 Otto A. Doersch (co. death record v.97 p.487) Single March 3, 1904-July 27, 1993 Son of Charles Doersch and Bertha Roehl Born Wisconsin –owner-operator of feed mill Residence at time of death 1140 West Madison, Cleveland Died from “gastric ulcers, months –leg ulcers” Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
VERNON DOERSCH cemetery #10 Vernon William Doersch (co. death record v.102 p.304) Husband of Lavina Siggelkow Dec. 12, 1905-Dec. 5, 1996 Son of Adolph Doersch and Minnie Huhn Worked at maintenance, Mirro Aluminum Died from “congestive heart failure, minutes –arteriosclerotic heart disease, years” Buried at St. Johanne’s Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
FRIEDRICH DOESCHER cemetery #44 AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Fred Doescher, aged 75 years, four months and 12 days, died this morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Henry Geisler, South Twelfth street. Deceased was born in Crevitz, Mecklenburgh, Schwerin, Prussia and came to this country in 1854, first settling in Toledo, Ohio. In 1856 he came to Manitowoc and has resided here since. Mrs. Doescher died eight years ago and there are no surviving children. The funeral will be held Friday with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Tuesday, August 03, 1909 ******** [Fred Doescher/bur. 08-06-1909/cause: exhaustion]
MARIA DOESCHER 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
CORONA A. DOLAN cemetery #89D Mrs. Harold Dolan, 52, of 2121 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at the home Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Dolan, nee Corona A. Zimmer, was born Dec. 13, 1918, at Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of Peter and the late Mary Ristenpadt Zimmer. She attended the Manitowoc Rapids grade school and was a Manitowoc Lincoln High School graduate with the class of 1936. For 15 years up to 1962 she was an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. She was married to Harold Dolan at Dubuque, Iowa, April 22, 1939. Besides her husband and father of Manitowoc, she leaves a daughter and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Patrick McDonnell, of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1971
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 John Dolezal, a pioneer resident of Francis Creek who had lived to attain the age of 80 years, died at his home there this morning. The funeral will be held at Melnik Wednesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 14, 1902, Page 1 ******** 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.
LAVERNE C. DOLEZAL cemetery #44 Laverne C. Dolezal, age 94, of 4025 Delta St., Manitowoc, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Hannah's Home in Manitowoc. Laverne was born on March 16, 1916, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Otto and Anna Grossheusch. On Nov. 22, 1942, she married Walter Dolezal in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1981. Laverne was a very talented violinist and enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Walter Dolezal; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. We would like to thank Hannah's Home, especially (private) and staff, special friend (private) and Advantage Hospice for all the loving care given to Laverne. Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 2010
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. ******** Mrs. Mary Dolezal, an old an highly respected resident died at the home of her son in Kossuth Sunday. Deceased was 85 years of age and born in Bohemia. A husband, three sons and two daughters survive to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held at Francis Creek to-morrow and the interment will be in the Catholic cemtery at that place. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 7, 1899
MATHIAS DOLEZAL cemetery #38 Mathias Dolezal, a resident of Manitowoc county for more than forty five years died Wednesday at Francis Creek, his demise being due to the infirmities of old age. He was born in 1827 and came here when a young man, locating at Francis Creek where he was engaged in farming. A family of four children survives. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church at Francis Creek tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 18, 1902, Page 1 ********* 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.
NELLIE DOLEZAL cemetery #66 In ill health for the past six years, Mrs. Wenzel Dolezal, 77, died late Saturday afternoon at her farm home near Tisch Mills. The body is lying in state at the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills, where brief rites will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, followed by a requiem mass at St. Mary's Catholic church in the village. The Rev. John Rous will officiate, and burial will be made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Dolezal was born in Bohemia in 1868, and came to this country when a young woman. She was married to Mr. Dolezal in Kewaunee in 1901. He survives with a son, Louis, at home. The rosary will be recited for the deceased at 8 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2
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.
BEN DOMENOSKI cemetery #89D Ben Domenosky(sic), 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. DOMENOSKI cemetery #89D Martha A. Domenosky(sic), 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
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
CLARA C. DOMKE cemetery #82 Mrs. Paul F. Domke, 61, of 812 Seventh St., Kiel, died early today at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Born Sept. 26, 1891, in Spruce, Wis., the deceased was the former Clara Rasmussen, a daughter of the late Christ and Christina Rasmussen. She was married to Paul Domke, formerly of Corinth, Wis., on Oct. 9, 1917, with the couple residing in Kiel for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Dorcas and Missionary Socieities of the First Presbyterian congregation in Kiel, and of the G.U.G. Germania Society. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Domke of Milwaukee and Mrs. Melvin (Grace) Katzer of Danville, Calif.; two grandchildren, and three brothers, Albert of Oconto, Martin of Mountain, Wis., and Arthur of Graettinger, Iowa. Her parents, a son, a daughter and four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Ernest J. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, September 23, 1952 – P. 10 ********* The Rev. Ernst J. Nelson officiated at the funeral service for Mrs. Paul F. Domke, 61, years, of 812 Seventh St., Kiel, who died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. During the services, which were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, the church choir sang “Have Thine Own Way O Lord.” Melvin Timm and Clarence Schilling sang “Near To The Heart of God.” Mrs. Wesley Wise accompanied at the organ. Pallbearers were Milton Christel, C. L. Davenport, F. K. Falz, Roland Greve, A. G. Kuhn and Emil Raquet. Members of the Dorcas and Missionary Societies of the church and members of the G.U.G. Germainia Society attended the services in a group. Interment was in Kiel Cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, September 26, 1952 – P. 8
EDWARD DOMKE cemetery #20 Edward P. Domke, 81, of Route 2, Hilbert, retired Town New Holstein farmer, died Wednesday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital at Green Bay. Born May 27, 1876, in Cook County, Ill., the son of Frank and Caroline Domke, he spent his early life there and at the age of 19 came to Calumet County. On Feb. 15, 1901, he was married to Katherine Stueven of Town Eaton, Manitowoc County, and they farmed until 1942 when they moved to the present home at Route 2, Hilbert. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1951 and Mrs. Domke passed away Jan. 14, 1956. Mr. Domke was one of the organizers of the Schleswig Telephone Co. and served as president and general manager of the company for a time. At the time of his death he was a member of the Eaton cemetery board. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Angela) Huebner of Forest Junction; a son, Howard, of New Holstein; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a brother, Paul, of Danville, Calif. A son, Norris, died in 1932 and a sister and brother also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 20, 1958 – P. 12 ******** Funeral services for Edward P. Domke, 81, of R. 2, Hilbert, who died Wednesday morning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, officiated. During the services Mrs. Chris Christopherson and Mrs. Nelson Lechler sang “My God and I” and “Beyond the Sunset”. Burial took place in the Eaton Cemetery, Eaton township. Pallbearers were Elmer Domke, Herman Feldt, Armin Kreimann, Herbert and Louis Matter and Leonard Welker. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 24, 1958 – P. 16
KATIE DOMKE cemetery #20 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. (unknown newspaper) 1-19-1956 ******** She was the daughter of Clause Stueven and Christine Trimpop. (from researcher/see contributors page)
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)
PAUL F. DOMKE cemetery #82 Paul F. Domke, 74, of 812 Seventh St., Kiel, died early Monday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital here. He had been hospitalized 10 days. A native of Cook County, Ill., he was born Sept. 5, 1883, a son of the late Frank and Caroline Domke. Mr. Domke graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering as a young man and on Oct. 5, 1916, he married Clara Rasmussen at Kelly Brook in Oconto County. Following marriage the couple lived in Wausau before moving to Kiel in 1924. He worked as a garage mechanic for a time and then as a machinist for Stoelting Bros. Co. until retiring four years ago. His wife died in September 1952 and in recent years he was spending the winters with a daughter in California. Mr. Domke was a past master of Kiel Lodge 336, F. and A.M., and a past elder and trustee of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Dorothy, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Melvin (Grace) Katzer, Danville, Calif., and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday and from noon at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 29, 1958 – P. 10 ******** Funeral services for Paul F. Domke, age 74, of Kiel, who died Monday evening, were conducted by the Rev. Allen L. Bowe at the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel on Thursday afternoon. During the services the church choir, accompanied by organist Mrs. Wesley Wise, sang “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and “We May Not Climb The Heavenly Steps.” Pallbearers, members of Kiel Lodge No. 336, F. & A.M., were Oscar P. Arnold, F. K. Falz, A. G. Kuhn, Earl Lehner, Calvin Petzold and Frederick Stoelting. The lodge held Masonic rites at the grave. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, August 4, 1958 – P. 10
MICHAEL DONAHOE Michael Donohoe 28th Wisconsin Infantry, Company I Born: 20 September 1848 in Ireland Enlisted: 21 September 1862 from East Troy, WI Mustered Out: 27 August 1863 for disability 1880 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 3: Mich Donohoe, 32, Engineer RR, b Ireland Mary A Donohoe, 30, Wife, Keeping house, b Wisconsin Chd: Maimee-3 b Alleton, WI, William-2 b New London, WI, Mina Laura-1 Manitowoc, WI ? 1910 Federal Census: WI, Outagamie Co, Kaukauna Ward 4: Michael Donohoe, Head, 61, marr 34 yrs, b IRE, Engineer/Locomotive Mary Donohoe, Wife, 54, Marr 34 years, b WI, 9 births/7living Chd: John H-25, Geneva-26, Harold L-23, Raymond-20 all b WI Dyer, William A, Son-in-law, 33, Widow, b WI, Clerk/Bank ? 1920 Federal Census: WI, Milwaukee Co, Wauwautosa Dist. 326, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: Michael Donohoe, Inmate, 74, Single, Immig 1848 Alien, b IRE, Fireman Died: 16 February 1886 Buried: St Joseph Cemetery, Alverno [Information from the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]
CHARLIE L. DONAHOO cemetery #33 Charlie Donahoo, 70, of 2602 Forest Ave, Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Donahoo was born Oct. 7, 1905, at Billingsley, Ala., son of the late P.L. and Lossie Donahoo. He attended school at Billingsley, where he married Alice Williams July 9, 19??. The couple moved to Two Rivers in 1955. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. retiring in 1963. He was past president of Village Green Circle. Survivors include his wife, two daughters (private), his step-mother, Mr. P.L. Donahoo, of Billingsley, two brothers, Philip, of Billingsley and James, of Montgomery, Ala., two sisters, Mrs. Earle Yerger, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Luther Wilbanks, of California and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1976, P. 23 ******* (Charlie Donahoo/7 Oct 1905/Jan 1976/SSDI)
IDA DONAHUE cemetery #60 Miss Ida Donahue, the 19 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue of Meeme, died early Monday morning at her home cause of death being tuberculosis. The funeral was held today from the St. Isadores church at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 18, 1911 P.3 ********* (par. John Donahue and Margaret Fitzgerald/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)
MARY DONAHUE cemetery #43 SADNESS ENTERS - DONAHUE Gloom foreshadowed the Christmas season in one household yesterday. At shortly after six o’clock the soul of Mrs. Thomas Donahue left its earthly habitation and took its flight Homeward. Deceased was seventy-five years of age and death was caused by general debility. She lived alone in her house on South Eleventh street between Columbus and Division streets, but during her last hours she was surrounded by loving sons and daughters. The children number ten living, and one who died some fourteen years ago. The lady was a widow, her husband having died on January 14, 1898. The family formerly resided in the town of Liberty and was one of the first to settle in this district. Her husband was a veteran of the Mexican War and was a man of rare ability and genial nature. The deceased wife was also a sympathetic helpmeet and was held in high esteem by a large number of acquaintances. Her residence in this city dates back nine years, during which she has led a retired and peaceful life. The funeral will take place at St. Boniface church Monday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. Peil officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 22, 1900, Page 1 ********* FUNERAL OF MRS. DONOHUE The funeral of the late Mrs. Donohue was held at nine o’clock this morning from St. Boniface church. A large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay a last tribute to the memory of one they loved. Father Peil officiated. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 24, 1900, Page 1 ********** 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 DEATH IN THE WOODS Patrick Donahue, of Meeme, Killed In Lumber Camp Near Menominee. STRUCK BY A FALLING TREE And Buried Under Weight of Timber-Life Crushed Out Almost Instantly-Body Will Be Brought Here For Burial. Patrick Donahue, a well known young man of the town of Meeme, is dead, as the result of an accident which befell him while at work in a lumber camp near Menominee. Donahue was employed in this city until recently, working on the elevator annex, and in company with his brother, Michael and a cousin, Arthur Paul, had gone to Menominee to work in the lumber camp. Thursday morning the men were at work loading logs and several had been placed on the wagon. Donahue climbed on the wagon and was watching the operations of two fellow workmen who were engaged in felling a tree, standing in direct line with the load, when without warning, the tree fell, striking him on the head and bearing him to the ground. The logs on the wagon were dislodged and buried the young man. As soon as possible the lumber was removed, and the young man moved. Blood was pouring from the mouth and ears and although conscious, he was unable to speak. A messenger was at once dispatched for medical assistance, but before the physician arrived the spark of life had fled and he was beyond the aid of mortal man. Mr. Paul at once left the camp, arriving here this morning and conveying the sad intelligence of the death to relatives here and at Meeme. The unfortunate young man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue. He was home but a few days ago and the news of his death will prove a terrible shock to the parents. Patrick Donahue was born at Newton 23 years ago next March and had always resided in this county. He was well known in this city, where he made frequent visits and was popular with a large circle of friends, both here and at his home. besides (sic) his parents, four brothers and four sisters survive to mourn their loss. One sister, Mrs. M. White, resides in this city. The remains will arrive this evening, accompanied by the brother who was present when the accident happened. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, but services will in all probability be held at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 8, 1899 P.1 ******** 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. ********* Funeral services for the late Patrick Donahue, the young man who met death in the lumber camps near Menominee, were held at St. Isadore church in Meeme Sunday and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The body arrived in the city Saturday and in charge of a brother and were given in charge of Undertaker Kappes. The skull was cracked in three places and the head terribly disfigured. The death accident was a sad one and the aged parents were almost overcome, so great was their sorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 11, 1899 P.1 ********* (par. John Donahue and Margaret Fitzgerald/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.209)
THOMAS DONAHUE cemetery #43 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. Manitowoc Pilot on Thursday, January 20, 1898 ******** (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.
THOMAS F. DONAHUE Thomas Donahue, 81, formerly of 1316 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where he had been a patient since Aug. 6, 1962. Mr. Donahue was born Jan. 27, 1881, at Osman, son of the late John and Margaret Fitzgerald Donahue. He married Emma Behm at Neva, Wis., Jan 24, 1905. The couple moved to Chicago in 1907 and resided there until 1916, moving to Manitowoc. They celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1956. Mrs. Donahue died March 7, 1958. Before his retirement Mr. Donahue had been employed at Aluminum Specialty. He had been a member of St. Andrew Church Holy Name Society and of the Senior Citizens Club. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Lester Freeman of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Norbert Trost of Watertown, Wis.; four sons, John of Palm Springs, Calif., Eugene of New York City, Patrick with the US Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Richard of Burbank, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. A son, Edward, died March 30, 1961. Mr. Donahue was the last in a family of 10, five brothers and four sisters preceding him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1963
ANNA MARY DONAIS Mrs. Anna (Mary) Schaffer Donais, 83, of Milwaukee, died Saturday night at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Donais, nee Mary Teche, was born Aug. 14, 1889, at Spruce Wis., daughter of the late George and Mary Teche. She was married to Joseph Donais Mar. 28, 1935, at Crown Point, Ind., residing at Milwaukee. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973 ********* [d. 06-02-1973 at Milwaukee WI/age 83 yrs./wife of Joseph H. Donais/ bur. on Harold C. and Bedelia Schaffer lot]
ADOLPH DONATH cemetery #82 Adolph Donath, 81, 611 St. Paul street, Kiel passed away early Sunday morning at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of six weeks. He was born June 4, 1869, in the town of Schleswig, near Kiel, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Donath. He was married on Nov. 10, 1894, to Miss Fredericka Reichert in the Town of Rhine. The couple lived in Kiel for a short time, then moved to a farm in the town of Schleswig. After 20 years on the farm they moved back to Kiel. They celebrated their Golden anniversary on November 10, 1944. Mrs. Donath passed away November 10, 1945. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Esther) Conrad of Kiel; two grand- daughters; one great-grandson; two brothers, Arno of Milwaukee; and Rudolph of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Allinger of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Hulda Ross of Elkhart Lake. Funeral services will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. No newspaper named, November 12, 1950
AUGUST DONATH (d. 1903) cemetery #82 Kiel—August Donath an old settler of this area died at his home on January 28th near Kiel at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 23 days. He was born in Frankendorf, Schlesien and came to America and this area in 1861. He was wounded in the Civil War and is survived by his wife and one son. The funeral will be Sunday at the local cemetery. Plymouth Post, February 11, 1903 ******* August Donath 26th WI Infantry, Company F Born: 1820 Enlisted: 21 August 1862 as a Private from Schleswig, WI Wounded: 2 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA Transferred: 15 January 1864 into Veteran Reserve Corps Mustered Out: 3 July 1865 ******* 1870 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Schleswig Twp: August Donath, 43, Farmer, RE 1800, PE 300, b Prussia Caroline Donath, 42, Keeping house, b Prussia Chd: Louis-17, b Prussia 1880 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Schleswig Twp: August Donath, White, Male, 43, Married, born Prussia Caroline Donath, White, Female, 52, Wife, Keeping House, born Prussia Chd: Louis, 26, born Prussia ******** Pension Bureau: Donoth, August, Kiel, wounded left side, $6 a month. 1885 Soldiers & Sailors of the Late War, Residing in Wisconsin, 20 June 1885: Aug. Donath, Pvt, F 46 WI, P.O. Mill Home 1895 Veterans Census, Manitowoc County: August Donath, Pvt F 26, Infantry, post office Kiel. Died: 20 March 1902 Buried: Kiel Municipal Cemetery, Kiel, WI Gravesite: 15-2 1903 Civil War Pension Index: Caroline Donath (From records of the Civil War Roundtable, Manitowoc, WI)
AUGUST DONATH (d. 1933) cemetery #82 August Donath of Town Russell Dies of Stroke Kiel – August Donath, aged 63, died of a heart stroke early Sunday morning at the Norbert Brill home in Town of Russell. He was found dead in bed. Mr. Donath was born on the old Frederick Donath homestead in Town of Schleswig, near Kiel, on October 9, 1870, the son of Frederick and Johanna Donath. During the past forty-five years, he worked on several farms in Town of Russell, and the last several years was employed at the Norbert Brill farm. The survivors are five brothers, Fred and Arno of Milwaukee; William of Plymouth; Adolph of Kiel; Rudolph at the homestead farm; four sisters, Miss Ida Donath, also at the homestead farm; Mrs. Ernst Berg of Cleveland; Mrs. Henry Ross of Elkhart Lake; and Mrs. Charles Allinger of Kiel. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral parlors at Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Reformed church of Kiel, will officiate at the rites, and burial will be made on the Donath lot in the Kiel cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, December 18, 1933 – P. 4
FRIEDERICKA DONATH cemetery #82 Mrs. Adolph Donath, aged 68, died on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Memorial hospital in Sheboygan, where she had been confined for several days. The deceased is the former Miss Frieda Reichert, daughter of Frederick and Fredericka Anhalt Reichert, born in the town of Rhine on Aug. 3, 1877. She was married to Adolph Donath on Nov. 10, 1894, and they resided in Kiel for a short time and then on a farm in the town of Schleswig for 20 years, before coming back to Kiel to make their home. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Esther) Conrad of this city; two granddaughters; three brothers, Fred of Schleswig, Herman of Kiel, and Alfred of Johnsonville; two sisters, Mrs. George Raquet of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Helena Jugenheimer. No newspaper named, 1945
HUGO DONATH cemetery #82 Accident at Kiel—A sad accident occurred at Kiel on Monday last, which resulted fatally to two young men of that place. The young men, Hugo Donard (sic) and Fred Dercher were assisting a few others in moving a building by the aid of rollers and a capstan. To the sweep of the capstan a horse was attached and while pulling the building along such a heavy strain was placed upon the sweep that it broke and as it flew around it struck the parties referred to in the back part of their heads, killing Mr. Donard instantly and fracturing the skull of Mr. Derchert so severely that his life is despaired of. Mr. Donard was a brother of our fellow townsman, Richard Donard. The deceased had a number of acquaintances here who will regret his untimely departure. Chilton Times, March 18, 1882
IDA DONATH cemetery #82 Miss Ida Donath, aged 86, passed away early Sunday morning at her farm home east of Kiel on Highway 32, following a lingering illness. Miss Donath, was born in Kiel on June 27, 1859, the daughter of Fred and Johanna Koinke-Donath. She received her schooling here, and then left for Milwaukee, where she resided for 8 years. For the past 30 years she has been residing with her brother, Rudolph. Survivors include five brothers, Fred and Arno of Milwaukee, William of Plymouth, and Rudolph and Adolph of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Ross of Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Charles Allinger of this city. No newspaper named, 1945
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.
