[ ER ] OBITUARIES
AMANDA ERDMAN cemetery #44 Mrs. Albert Erdman, 67, nee Amanda Schmidt, died last Saturday at the home, 1607 Division St., and funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Survivors are a daughter, son, brother and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3 ******** [cause of death: chronic myocarditis/wife of Albert Erdman] (Mrs. Albert Erdmann/67 yrs. 2 days/d. Dec. 27, 1941/- St. John's United Church of Christ) EDWARD A. ERDMAN cemetery #44 Edward A. Erdman, 26, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Erdman was born June 11, 1945, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Vlasta Walesh Erdman Singer and the late Edward Erdman. He was employed at Manitowoc Elks Club golf course and formerly employed at Great Lakes Stamping, Manitowoc. He married Sharon Lynn Nelson Bonlander Oct. 11, 1969, at Manitowoc. He served in the United States Army in Korea. Survivors include his wife; mother, Mrs. Vlasta Singer, of Manitowoc; four brothers and five sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) His father and brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1971
JOSEPH ERDMAN, SR. cemetery #89D DEATH TAKES JOS. ERDMAN, FARM PIONEER TWO RIVERS, Jan. 20-Joseph Erdman died at the family home on Route 1 at 3 o'clock this morning, his death being due to pieuro pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced tomorrow. The deceased was born in Germany sixty-nine years ago and came to this country as a young man, settling on a farm near Two Rivers. He is survived by his wife, Louise, and five children, Peter and Paul of Seattle, Wenzel of Route 3 this city, Mrs. Frank Louisler and Mrs. Anton Wolcak of this city. One brother Anton, of this city also survives. Mr. Erdman was a member of Sacred Heart parish and was loved by all who knew him. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1925 P. 2
DAUGHTER OF MR. ERDMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1893: Death on Sun. morning of convulsions of the 5-mo. old daughter of Mr. Erdmann, who lives on South 9th Street. Burial was Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
ELMER C. ERDMANN cemetery #43
Elmer C. Erdmann, age 103, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, and formerly of 1401 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at Shady Lane. Elmer was born on Aug. 3, 1902, in Manitowoc, to the late Albert and Wilhelmina Boldt Erdmann. He married Agnes Kolbeck on July 3, 1923, in Manitowoc. Elmer was employed at the old Capitol Theatre from 1921 to 1932. He was the oldest living member of the original Capitol Theatre staff. When the Capitol Theatre reopened as the Capitol Civic Center, Elmer was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Elmer was employed at the Manitowoc Public Utilities for 30 years, retiring in 1967. Survivors include four children, 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; also other relatives and friends surviving. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife: Agnes; his parents; a son: Richard; three sisters; two brothers; and a grandson. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi - Grand Avenue Site, Manitowoc, on Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dan Felton and the Rev. John Neuser will be concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the fourth floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Home, for the quality care they provided to Elmer. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2005
KAREN ERDMANN cemetery #8 Funeral services for Karen Adelaide Erdmann, four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Erdmann of Newton, who died Sunday at the Memorial hospital, in Sheboygan, were held Tuesday afternoon. Services were held at the Nenning Funeral Home at Cleveland and from the SS. John-Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial was in the Kassa cemetery. Pall bearers were Garfield Stock, Howard Schmitt, Eugene Stangel and Bobby Hoggard. Those from out of town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Erdmann, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Erdmann, Mrs Ida Erdmann, Mrs. Christ Behring and Mrs. Barney Grasse of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erdmann, Mrs. William Heinberger, Mrs. Harold Zuidma and Mrs. Robert Hoggard of Sheboygan Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schnisur of Chilton, Mrs. Laura Schmidt of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stock of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1942 P. 7
REINHOLD ERDMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: Death last week of 18-year old Reinhold Erdmann, son of Albert Erdmann here, of pneumonia. Other than his parents, the deceased is survived by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. ************ (Reinhold Erdmann/b. Feb. 4, 1889/d. Apr. 9, 1907 - St John's United Church of Christ)
WILHELMINA ERDMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1890: Death of Mrs. Erdmann, wife of Albert Erdmann, last Sat. She leaves her husband with 3 children of whom the youngest is quite small. Burial was in the city cemetery.
HENRY C. ERFURTH cemetery #44 Henry Carl Erfurth, 70 (photo) of 616 North Fourth Street, veteran foreman of the Manitowoc Ship Building company, died suddently of a heart attack Sunday afternoon, while visiting at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Adams, at Shawano. He had worked as usual at the shipyards Friday and after work he and Mrs. Erfurth drove to Shawano. He was taken ill late that night and was moved to the Shawano municipal hospital, where he died Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran church, the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Erfuth was born in Chicago in 1879 and when a young man was employed in shipyards in south Chicago. When Messrs. Elias Gunnell, Charles West and L.E. Geer came to Manitowoc in 1903 to take over the then Burger yards, he accompanied them and became a foreman which position he held until his death-46 years. He was a member of the Foremen's club and the First Lutheran church. He married Anna L. Kune in this city. She survies with a daughter, Mrs. Doanld Adams of Shawano; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Gorensen of Chicago and Mrs. Claire Booth of Harbor Springs, Mich.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, July 5, 1949 P. 2 ******** [d. at Shawano, WI/bur. 07-06-1949/age 70 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Gust Krahn lot]
CHAS. ERICKSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905: Death yesterday in a local hospital of 24-yr. old Carl Erickson of typhus.
CAROLINE DOMENA ERICKSON cemetery #41 Name: Eriksens, Caroline Thomine D.: 3/15/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Knud Eriksens M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 317 *************** (Note: I put this with this Caroline for a couple of reasons even though the date doesn't exactly match. The death was recorded 5 years after the fact which could cause an error in the month and day. She died in the Township of Liberty and there is also a Knud in this cemetery. The age is the same. Also the middle name is phonetically similar.
ERICH ERICKSON cemetery #44 ERIC ERICKSON, PIONEER OF THE LAKES, SAILS ON LAST LONG VOYAGE WITH DEATH AS HIS PILOT Eric Erickson, pioneer of the lakes and for years sailing on salt water, has embarked upon his last long voyage, with Death as his pilot. Mr. Erickson died at his home, 616 North Fourth street, last night after an illness that dated back several months. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Erickson was a native of Norway, born at Kragero, Feb. 3, 1837. He came to America 35 years ago, locating in this city upon his arrival and he had since resided here. Mr. Erickson has followed the ocean and lakes practically all his life, up to a few years ago. Decedent was the father of Rev. Peter Erickson of Edgar, Wis., and is also survived by a widow. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 5 ******** [Erick Erickson/bur. 18 May 1915/cause: acute infection/ bur. on Andrew Engelbretsen lot]
ISAAC ERICKSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: 78-yr. old Isaac Erickson died Sat. in the local mental facility and was buried Sun. afternoon from the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church. ******* [cause: old age] ******* ADJUDGED INSANE Aged Finlander Sent To the County Asylum Isaac Erickson, a laborer residing on South Eighteenth street was adjudged insane at the County court today and committed to the County Asylum. Erickson is a native of Finland and is about seventy six years of age. His wife died April 14, 1900 and since then his health has not been the best. Seven or eight years ago he was sent to the Oshkosh asylum for treatment and remained there one year. He had fantasies at that time that someone desired to poison him. At one time he attempted to drown himself. His present delusions seem to have various phazes and it is seldom that he has a lucid interval. The old man seems to live in constant fear of someone who he is afraid will injure him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 1
JOHN VICTOR ERICKSON cemetery #44 IN DEATH'S EMBRACE. John Victor Erickson Passes Away After An Illness of Many Months. CONSUMPTION CAUSES DEATH Deceased Was A prominent Citizen of This City and Was at one Time Alderman From the Seventh Ward. John V. Erickson, well and favorably known resident of this city, died at his home on Eighteenth street last night. He had been a sufferer for many weary months and for nearly a year had been confined to his bed. Consumption, that dread scourge of humanity, had set its mark upon him and day by day, slowly and insidiously undermined his vitality until death came to end the struggle. The deceased was born in Norway fourty-three years ago, and came with his parents to America when but seven years of age. Most of his life has been spent in this county, he having taught school for several years at Branch, Four Corners and Reedsville. For the past nine years, until he was compelled to take to his bed, he was employed as shipping clerk at the Manitowoc Seating company's works. He took a keen interest in public affairs and for several years represented the Seventh ward in the city council. He was a man who won friends easily and kept them and was held in high esteem by all who injoyed (sic) his acquaintance. The funeral services will be held at the home of his parents, where he had always lived, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 10, 1898 P. 1 ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
KATHARINE ERICKSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900: Death here Sat. of 70-yr. old Mrs. J. Erickson of general exhaustion. She is survived by her husband and a mentally ill daughter. The funeral was Tues. (Note: This says Mrs. J. but I think the newspaper was in error.) ******* [age 78 yrs./cause: bronchitis/from computer printout]
LLOYD ERICKSON cemetery #41 Lloyd Erickson, 75, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larch, of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born July 13, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Anton and Amelia Jackson Erickson. He married Mabel Evenson May 11, 1921, at Valders. She preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1964. Mr. Erickson was village marshall and fire chief of Valders for 27 years, retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, two daughters, a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wildgrube, of Kewaunee; 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1972
MARTIN C. ERICKSON (d. 1946) cemetery #41 Martin E. Erickson, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died today at the Holy Family hospital. He was 67. Employed on the Albert Severson farm, route 1, Valders, the deceased is survived by a brother, ??ewell and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Lyken, both of whom live at Fordville, N.D. Several nieces and nephews in Chicago are also among the survivors. Mr. Erickson was born in Eaton on Feb. 14, 1878. He never married. Rites at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Berge funeral home in Valders will preceded the funeral at 2 o'clock in the West Valders church to be conducted by the Rev. Norman Berntson. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may view the body at Berges Monday afternoon and until the hour of rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2
MARTIN ERICKSON (d. 1969) cemetery #41 Martin Erickson, 79, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born May 11, 1890, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Erickson, and was a mason by trade. He married Selma Prochnow Feb. 15, 1916, at Reedsville, and she died July 17, 1958. Survivors include a son, Leverna, of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Zutz, of Rt. 1, Valders; a sister, Mrs. Otis Gilbertson, of Rt. 2, Chilton; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 18, 1969 P. 22
NELLIE ERICKSON cemetery #44 Mrs. Ernest K. Erickson, 87, of 1029 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Silent services will be conducted by Rev. Henry Coral, of Madison and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Erickson, nee Nellie Devine, was born Aug. 26, 1884, at Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was married to Ernest K. Erickson in Sept. of 1923 at Minneapolis. They resided in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a son, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Thirteen sisters and a brother preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth St. entrance, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971 ******** [d. 12-26-1971/age 87 yrs./wife of Ernest K. Erickson]
OLE K. ERICKSON (d. 1913) cemetery #41 QUARRY MAN DIES SUDDENLY ON THRESHHOLD OF HOME AS HE RETURNS FROM WORK ABOUT FARM Ole Erickson, About to Enter House, Suffers Heart Attack Which Proves Fatal in Few Minutes--Leaves a Family Stricken by heart failure as he was about to enter his house, Ole Erickson, a well known farmer of Quarry, died on the threshold of his home expiring within a few minutes of the attack. He was 54 years of age and had resided in Manitowoc county for years. Mr. Erickson had been attending to some work about the farm and was about to enter the house when he was seen to suddenly halt, clasp his hand to his chest and then fell to the floor. Members of the family rushed to his assistance and everything possible was done to relieve him but without avail, death coming almost instantly. News of Mr. Erickson's sudden death spread throughout the community and occasions widespread sympathy, Mr. Erickson having been widely known and held in respect by the people of the vicinity where he made his home. Mr. Erickson is survived by a widow and five children four of whom reside in this county, being Lulu, Munda, Olga and Morris while Albert is a resident of Black Hills, S.D. The funeral will be held at Quarry. Burial arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 20, 1913 P.1
PETER A. ERICKSON, REV. cemetery #44 ROBERT TOEPEL, REV. P. ERICKSON, VICTIMS OF FLU Pastor Stricken While in Hospital at Rochester, Minn. News of the death of the Rev. Peter Erickson, former Mantiowoc resident, who has been at Cornell, Wis., came as a shock to friends. The body of the Rev. Erickson was brought here Sunday for burial, funeral services being held this afternoon at the William Frazier undertaking parlors. The death of Rev. Erickson occurred at Rochester, Minn., where he had been in a hospital receiving treatment, and death was due to influenza. He had been in poor health since last July and had been at Rochester for some time. Hopes were entertained for his complete restoration to health when the influenza attacked him and brought death. Born in Norway 46 years ago, he came to Manitowoc as a boy of nine with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, attended and graduated from the North Side high school and later studied telegraphy which he was faced to abandon because of his eyes. He was for years caretaker of the Second Ward school and later took up study for the ministry and was ortained, being assigned to the Cornell church last Easter. He was married in 1915 to Miss Alida Van Sas, of Milwaukee, who survives him. An aged mother also survives. Mr. Erickson had always taken an active part in church work while here and was a conscienious and hard worker and had won the admiration of a host of friends who sincerely mourn his loss. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1920 P. 1
VICTORIA ERICKSON cemetery #44 Mrs. Victoria A. Erickson, of 706 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, June 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Erickson, nee Victoria A. Wilda, was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adolph and Emma Hill Wilda. She attended the Manitowoc Public School System and moved to Chicago where she spent most of her life. Mrs. Erickson was employed at Sears Roebuck Company in Chicago as head cashier in one of their stores, moving back to Manitowoc in 1960. Survivors include two brothers and four sisters-in-law; Kenneth L. and Dorothy Wilda, Ervin and Catherine Wilda of Manitowoc, Mrs. Monica Wilda of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Veronica Wilda of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mathilda and two brothers, Ray and Louis. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Sunday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, Sunday June 5, 1983 ********** [d. 3 June 1983/age 83 yrs/daughter of Adolph and Emma Wilda/bur. on Adolph Wilda lot] (b. 14 Feb. 1900/d. June 1983/SSDI)
JOHANN ERLER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 07 Jan.) Death 30 Dec. of 76 yr. old John Erler. He leaves a large family in good circumstances. The funeral was 02 Jan. in the Two Rivers Cemetery with Carl Pahlcotter delivering the funeral oration.
JASON LEE ERNST cemetery #33
Jason Lee Ernst, age 20, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 1996, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, as the result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am. Saturday, May 25, 1996, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. Jason was born July 25, 1975, in Two Rivers, son of Robert and Elizabeth Whitcomb Ernst. He attended grade school in Two Rivers and was a 1993 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. He was a four year member of the Washington High School Swim Team, being honored with MVP in 1993. presently employed at the Oil Rite Corp. in Manitowoc. Jason's life revolved around hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and racing. He was a member of West Shore Sportsman Club. Jason loved to be outdoors, Survivors include his parents, one brother, his maternal grandmother, maternal grandfather, paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, great grandparents, and his very special girlfriend whom he loved with all his heart. Further surviving are aunts and uncles, a number of cousins, and many special friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leonard Ernst. Friends call at the Deja and Martin Funerai Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. Friday evening. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Father Paul. Memorials would be appreciated to Two Rivers Fish and Game Association. The pain within us is great, Eased only the precious memories of your short life. We find comfort in knowing you left us with a smile And will be sharing your life even though you are no longer with us. We love you, Jason Bean. Mom, Dad and Craig Herald Times Reporter, no date.
MAGDALENA ERNST cemetery #22 Name: Ernst, Magdalena D.: 1/18/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 62 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
VALENTINE ERNST cemetery #22 Name: Ernst, Valentin D.: 6/21/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 66 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 39
JOSEPH ERTMAN cemetery #44 Joseph Ertman, 74, of 1028 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Assembly Church of God, Manitowoc. The Rev. V.N. Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Ertman was born March 19, 1896, in Germany, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ertman. He came to the United States, settling at Rollins, Mo., and then moving to Wisconsin in 1920. He married Mary Gordon in September, 1922, at Manitowoc. They lived at Plymouth and farmed at Kingsbridge. The couple moved to Manitowoc, where he had been employed by Cherney Construction Co. prior to his retirement in 1965, he had been employed by Manitowoc Engineering co. for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, a son, three daughters, four brothers, Stanley and Narcy of Two Rivers, John of Missouri and Paul of Wyoming, two sisters, Miss Ann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Kronzer of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 30, 1970
BRUNO ERTZ cemetery #44 A FINE DISPLAY. Occupying a portion of the north wall in J.A. Rummele's jewelry store on south Eighth street is a display of water color paintings which cannot fail to attract the attention of visitors. The pictures were put in place yesterday, and to-day (sic) have been the admiration of all who saw them. The pictures are all studies in still life and show an accuracy of detail, and artistic conception that marks the painter as an artist of more than ordinary talent. The highest ideal of the painter-close imitation of nature-has evidently been the aim here, and no observer can fail to be impressed with the success of the effort. It should be a source of pride to every citizen of the city that this work is all from the brush of a talented young Manitowoc artist, Mr. B. Ertz. A visit to Mr. Ertz's studio in the armory building will well repay any lover of the beautiful in the line of protrait work. He has on exhibition there several beautiful specimens of portrait painting, porcelain work, water colors, et. One or two are study pieces, types of character as shown in the study of the head. One in particular, "An Old Country Schoolmaster" has been exhibited in the leading galleries throughout the county and received honorable mention. Mr. Ertz has been for the past ten years engaged in this line of work, most of the time in Detroit. He is now located permanently in this city and should receive liberal support. He has painted a number of protraits for the leading families of the city and has given the best of satisfaction. He also gives instructions to a small class of students who are anxious to acquire proficiency in the use of the brush and palette. The pictures on display at Rummele's can be bought at very reasonable prices and should find a ready sale among those of our citizens who love to beautify their home with the works of art. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 28, 1898 P. 1 ******** From Google Books: American Art Directory, Volume 14 by American Federation of Arts, 1918, Page 480 ERTZ, BRUNO, 499 40th St., Milwaukee, Wis. P.-Born Manitowoc, Wis., March 1, 1873. Paints birds and insects. ******** [d. 06-20-1956 at Elgin, IL/age 83 yrs./cause: acute coronary occlusion/ bur. on Mary Shuber lot]
ROSE ERTZ cemetery #44 BODY OF MRS. ERTZ ARRIVES HERE FOR BURIAL The body of the late Mrs. Bruno Ertz arrived in the city at 4 this afternoon from Milwaukee and was taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial, services being held at the graveside. Mrs. Ertz, nee Rose Stupecky, died at Milwaukee Wednesday night. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 28, 1918, Page 8 ******** [bur. 06-28-1918/age 43 yrs/cause: carcinoma of uterus/ bur. on Mary Shuber lot]
FREDERICK ESCH cemetery #44 Life's Labors O'er. Federick Esch (sic), a cousin of the well known merchant, Henry Esch, died at the home of the latter, early this morning. He was in his usual health and spirits yesterday and came down to the store in the afternoon. In the evening, after supper, he sat down before the fire in the sitting room as was his custom. Mr. Henry Esch sat with him for a time and they conversed on various subjects. Later Henry retired, leaving his cousin still sitting in his easy chair. About two o'clock this morning Henry went to look at the fire and there, in the same chair where he had sat all evening, the old gentleman lay, the death clamp already gathering on his brow and the vital spark flattening in a last futal struggle. He died a few moments after Henry reached him. The ???et cause of death is not known but it is thought to have been congestion of the lungs. The deceased was born in Fluehn Duess?????, Germany in 1823. He came to America while still quite young and ????? in New York. He studied for the Epi??????? ministry and was ordained. He was an active worker for many years, his last ??? (the next sentences are unreadable) He was a gentleman of the old school; an honorable, upright man, of sterling integrity and strict morality, he did his duty as he saw it and he passed from life to the unknown beyond with the consciousness of a life work well done. The funeral services will be held at the home of Henry Esch at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 2, 1898 P. 1
FRIEDERICH W. ESCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1885: Death of 27-year old Friedrich W. Esch on Thurs., 17 June. He was the son of local businessman Henry Esch in whose firm he was employed. He recently married Miss Clara Walters of Sheboygan, who last month delivered their first child, a boy. (Long article of the ensuing family illnesses) ******* [bur. 06-21-1885/age 31 yrs.]
GODFREY H. ESCH cemetery #44 Godfrey H. Esch, 73, of 520 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Esch was born Nov. 2, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Emily Rayfield Esch. He graduated from Washington High School, Manitowoc and attended Lawrence University, Appleton. He served in the army in the ROTC Program. He married Florence Steffeck Oct. 15, 1927, at First Reformed United Church of Christ. He was a circulation manager for the Herald-Times and prior to that was associated with the Henry Esch sons Dept. Store, Manitowoc. The couple moved to Lansing, Mich., in 1936, where he established a dry cleaning and laundry business, retiring and moving back to Manitowoc in 1966. He was a former member of the American Legion in Michigan, Manitowoc Elks Lodge and Manitowoc Eagles Aerie. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 5, 1973 *********** [d. 04-05-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Roland Frazier and Joseph Pekel lot] (b. 2 Nov. 1899/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI- issued in MI)
GOTTFRIED J. ESCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1899: The body of G. Esch arrived from Colorado Sat. evening and was buried Sun. ******* WAS FAR FROM HOME Death Summons Came Suddenly to Gottfried Esch at Denver, Col. HEMORRHAGE OF THE LUNGS Deceased Was a Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esch and Was Born Here. Never was the familiar saying, "In the midst of life we are in death," more forcibly illustrated than in the case of Gottfried Esch, announcement of whose death came in a telegram to relatives there late Tuesday afternoon. His death occured at Denver, Col., where had had been for some time, and was very sudden, being due to a hemorrhage of the lungs. Gottfied Esch was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Esch, of this city, and was born August 15, 1866, being the youngest of four sons. About six years ago the young man's health began to fail and physicians advised a change. In the hope that he might find relief he went west, traveled extensively and finally located at Denver. He was home on a visit but once since leaving, and returned. The climate of Colorado seemed to agree with him and the letters received by his parents were most hopeful that he would regain health, but God had willed it not, and the final summons came suddenly and without warning. The deceased was in his thirty-third year at the time of his death, and most of his brief life had been spent in this city, where he attended school and lately assisted his father in conducting his business. He was widely known among the young people of the city and throughout the county, and was a general favorite, not only in his own social circle but with all who knew him. He was of a modest unassuming dispostion and won the friendship of all by kindness of heart, generosity and affectionate nature. Besides the parents, three brothers and two sisters survive to mourn the demsie of the brother they love. The brothers are all residents of this city and are William, Charles and Henry Esch. The sisters are Mrs. Rev. Stuebe, of Lincoln, Neb., and Mrs. Rev. Rusterholz, of Orville, Ohio. The body will be brought here for burial. Charles Esch having left for Denver this morning. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P.1 ******* [cause: consumption]
CATHERINE ESCHER cemetery #83 Mrs. Peter Escher Of Town of New Holstein Is Summoned. Kiel. - (Special)- Mrs. Peter Escher, 61, for 32 years a resident of New Holstein township, passed away suddenly at 2 o'clock this morning at her farm home one mile west of Kiel. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 9 a.m. Wednesday and at St. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Kiel at 9:30. The Rev. J.J. Esdepsky will conduct the services, and burial will be in the church cemetery near Kiel. Friends may view the body from 5 p.m. Monday until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Escher was born at St. Cloud, Wis., on April 2, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burg. She was married Sept. 6, 1901, to Peter Escher, in Marytown, Wis., and lived for six years thereafter in Marytown. Since then she has resided at the farm home west of Kiel. Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. George (Alvina) Suckwaty, Cleveland, Wis.; Mrs. John (Julia) Baer, St. Nazianz; Mrs. Edwin (Viola) Krupp, St. Anna; and Irene at home; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hochrein, St. Cloud; Mrs. William Hopefner, Fond du Lac; two brothers, Tony Burg, Kiel, and Mathias Burg, St. Cloud. Sheboygan Press, Mon. July 1, 1940, p. 4, c. 7 ******** Funeral Services Are Held At Kiel For Mrs. Peter Escher. Kiel, Wis. -(Special)- Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Escher, aged 61, who passed away at 2 a.m. Monday at her farm home one mile west of this city, were conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence, followed by a solemn requiem high mass at 9:30 a.m. at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church by the Rev. Fr. J.J. Esepsky. Interment was in the church cemetery, near this city, the following nephews of the deceased serving as pallbearers: Elmer and Clarence Escher, Anthony Kleinhans, Gilbert Pethan, Frank Burg, Auborn Hoepfner. Relatives and friends from away who attended the services were, Mr. and Mrs. John Escher of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. William Hoepfner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Escher, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Escher, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haensken and son, Alfred, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eschner of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hochrein, Mathias Burg, Mr. and Mrs. John Hochrein an Mrs. Jacob Burg and family of St. Cloud; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burg and family of Oakfield; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kleinhans and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kees, Mathias Nilles, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pethan of HIlbert. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pethan and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Lerch of Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Escher and son, Melvin, Miss Catherine Brand, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Escher and daughter, Gertrude, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Escher and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Escher of the town of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. H. Driekosen of Oakfield; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thielen, Mrs. Peter Thielen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Theilen of Kaukauna; John --- of Hilbert. Mrs. Clemence Hilt, Miss ---- Winkel, Mrs. L ----, Miss Helen Schoenborn, --- Joseph Heimermann, Mr. and Mrs. Her-- Krebsbach, Mrs. W. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas ---, Mrs. E. Stuhrman, Mrs. --- and Mrs. Nicholas --- of Marytown; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. --- Brandt of St. Anna; Mr. and Mrs. H--- Klapperich, Mr. and Mrs. --- Boehnlein, Mr. and Mrs. A--- Krupp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krupp, Mr. and Mrs. ----, Mr. and Mrs. R---- Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. M--- of New Holstein, Mrs. Murray(?) Thelen of Sherwood and many neighbors and ---- from the vicinity. (edited for possible living people) Sheboygan Press, Sat. July 6, 1940, p. 2, c. 7
IRENE JOSEPHINE ESCHER cemetery #83 Escher, Irene Josephine (Nov. 14, 1914-July 17, 2002 –single –daughter of Peter Escher and Katherine Burg –at time of death lived at 1712 Monroe Street, New Holstein, Calumet County –died from “metastic breast cancer, years”) –buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel
JOSEPH ESCHER cemetery #83 Joseph Escher, 73, a retired town of New Holstein farmer, died Thursday evening at his home, 920 7th St., Kiel, after a short illness. Born Aug. 24, 1883, at Marytown, a son of the late Joseph and Katherina Wagner Escher, he was married to Miss Mary Brandt of St. Anna on Oct. 1, 1907. The couple operated a farm near Kiel in the town of New Holstein until 1954 when they retired and moved to Kiel. Mr. Escher was a member of Ss. peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the parish, and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Elmer and Melvin, Kiel; four grand- children; a brother, Philip, New Holstein, and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Haensten (sic: Haensgen) of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Nick Kies and Mrs. Julia Kleinhans, Hilbert, and Mrs. Joseph Pethan, Kiel. One son, a sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Ss. peter and Paul Church. The Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor, will be the celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society will pray the rosary at the church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and the Knights of Columbus will hold a vigil at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie in state at the funeral home Saturday night after 7 o'clock and from 3 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the services. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Mar. 15, 1957, p. 6, c. 5 ********** Funeral services for Joseph Escher, who died Thurs. Mar. 14, at his home in Kiel, were held from the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Monday, 10 a.m., with the Rev. F.X. Kheil celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass. The Rev. George Kiefer of Kiel was the deacon and the Rev. John Haen of St. Anna was the sub-deacon. Sister M. Romaine was the organist. Burial was made in the church cemetery. The Holy name Society prayed the rosary at the church Sunday evening and the Catholic Knights prayed at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Arthur Pethan, Anthony Kleinhans, Clarence Escher, Roger Brandt, Lester Brandt and Roman Wiskerchen. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Mar. 19, 1957, p. 8, c. 6
MARY ESCHER cemetery #83 Mrs. Mary Escher, 72, of 920 7th St., Kiel, widow of Joseph Escher, died at her home early today. Born Oct. 5, 1885, at St. Anna she was a daughter of the late Alvis and Catherine Ehlenbeck Brandt, and attended parochial school at St. Anna. On Oct. 1, 1907, she was married to Joseph Escher of Hilbert at St. Ann's Catholic Church. The couple operated a farm in the town of New Holstein until their retirement when they moved to Kiel. Her husband died March 14, 1957. Mrs. Escher was a member of the Christian Mother Society and the G.U.G. Germania Society No. 7 in Kiel. Survivors are two sons, Elmer and Melvin of Kiel; four grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Catherine Brandt ot Kiel, Mrs. Anna Wiskechen of St. Anna; three brothers, Peter and Alvis of St. Ann and John of Oshkosh, and a stepbrother, Henry Klapperich of New Holstein. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief rites at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F. X. Kheil will be the celebrant of the solemn requiem mass, the Rev. George Kiefer, deacon, and the Rev. John M. Haen, sub-deacon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Members of the Christian Mother Society will recite the rosary at the church at the 7:30 p.m. service Wednesday. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Mar. 14, 1958, p. 6, c. 4 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Escher. 72, of 920 7th St., Kiel, who died Monday, were held Thursday morning at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel following brief services at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F. X. Kheil was celebrant of the solemn requiem mass, assisted by the Rev. John M. Haen as deacon and the Rev. George Kiefer as sub- deacon. Sister M. Romaine was the organist for the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades of the school who sang the mass. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Lester and Roger Brandt, Roland Kees, Herbert and Robert Pethan and Walter Wiskerchen. Members of the Christian Mothers Society recited the rosary at church Wednesday evening and attended mass in a group. Sheboygan Press, Mon. Mar. 10, 1958, p. ?, c. 5
PETER ESCHER cemetery #83 Peter Escher, aged 72, passed away Thursday morning, at his farm home in the town of New Holstein, Calumet county. The deceased was a native of Coblenz, Germany. He was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Escher on Nov. 17, 1876. He came to the United States with his parents when he was four years old, and they settled in Marytown. Sept. 10, 1900, Mr. Escher was married to Miss Katherine Berg of St. Cloud, and for the past forty years have made their home on a farm one mile west of this city. His wife preceded him in death on July 1, 1940. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. George (Alvina) Sukowaty of Cleveland, Mrs. John (Julia) Baer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Edmund (Viola) Krupp of St. Anna, and Miss Irene at home; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Haensgen of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Frank Kleinhans and Mrs. Nick Kees of Hilbert, and Mrs. Joseph Pethan of Chilton; four brothers, Anton of Fond du Lac, John of Minneapolis, and Joseph and Philip of the town of New Holstein. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, and at 10 o'clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, of which he was a member. Rev.F.X. Kheil officiated, and burial was made in the church cemetery. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and Holy Name society. Pallbearers were Elmer Escher, Melvin Escher, Clarence Escher, Herbert Pethan, Clarence Pethan and Anthony Kleinhans. Among the out-of town people attending the services were the following; John Escher of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Escher, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Escher, Mrs. Joseph Haensgen, Alfred Haensgen of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kleinhans, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kleinhans, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Kees, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pethan, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pethan of Hilbert; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pethan and son Clarence, Mrs. Robert Schwarz and Mr. and Mrs. John Lerch of Chilton; Margaret Thelen and Mary Naurer of Sherwood; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hochrein and Math Burg of St. Cloud; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burg, and Mrs. Catherine Bury of Mt. Calvary; Mr. and Mrs. John Burg of St. Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stein of Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scheidt and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scheidt of Cleveland, and others from the near vicinity. Tri-County Record, Thurs. Dec. 2, 1948, p. 1, c. 7
SYLVAN ESCHER cemetery #83 Relatives and friends here were shocked on Sunday, when they learned of the death of Sylvin(sic) Escher, 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Escher, at their farm home in the town of New Holstein. Death occurred at 8:30 p. m. that evening after a brief illness. The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein on February 7, 1914, the son of Joseph and Mary Escher. He attended the parochial school here, and recently was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Company plant. Survivors are his parents, and two brothers, Elmer of the town of New Holstein, and Melvin at home. Funeral services were held (today) Thursday from the home at 9 o’clock, and at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. The Rev. J. J. Esdepsky officiated, and burial was made in the church cemetery near here. - September 17, 1936
CHRISTIAN ESPEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1902: (Saturday dateline) Death Thurs. afternoon about 6 p.m. of Christian Espen of a liver ailment. He was born 15 Aug. 1842 in Helfant, Kr. Saarburg, Reg. Bez. Trier. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sun., at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery. ******** Sixty years of life was allotted to Christian Espen, who passed from earth at his home on Commercial street Thursday evening. Decedent suffered from a constitutional complaint of long standing, though he had been confined to his bed but three days. Mr. Espen had been a resident of the city for thirteen years and was widely known throughout the county as the proprietor of the Espen house and was a man of honesty and integrity. A wife and two children, Max and Laura, survive to mourn his demise. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 31, 1902, Page 1 ******** [cause: artitis of liver]
JOHANN ESPEN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1889: Death of John Espen after an illness of only 8 days in Town Kossuth (no date given).
JOHANN ESPEN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: Death in Kings Bridge Tuesday last week of 14-year old John Espin, son of Mrs. Nic Espin. The funeral was Friday from the Catholic Church.
JOHANN ESPEN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death of the 7-mo. old little son of Nic. Espen in Town Kossuth on Sun. of convulsions. The burial took place yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
LILLIAN A. ESPEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Max Espen, 73, of Valders, died Saturday afternoon following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Espen, nee Lillian Knutson, was born June 12, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ole and Mary Bremer Knutson. She was married to Max Espen Nov. 1, 1916, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Espen was a member of the G.U.G. Germania Society, president of the Valders Homemakers, a member of the A.L.C.W. of the church and the Nita Circle. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Clarence and Robert of West Bend, a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Halderson, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Frank Bonk, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and five great grand- children. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971 ********* [d. 06-08-1971/age 73 yrs./wife of Max Espen] (b. 12 June 1897/d. May 1971/SSDI)
MAX ESPEN, SR. cemetery #44 Max A. Espen, 76, of Valders, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Espen was born Oct. 4, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Christian and Pauline Schwartz Espen. He married Lillian Knutson Nov. 1, 1916, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death a year ago. He was a former electrician at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and operated a tavern and hotel in Valders for many years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 of Manitowoc and charter member of the Valders Lions Club. Survivors include two sons, Clarence and Robert, of West Bend, a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Halderson, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1972 ********** [d. 06-04-1972/age 76 yrs.] (4 Oct. 1895/June 1972/SSDI)
JUSTINE WILHELMINE ESSLING cemetery #82 (Wilhelmine on tombstone) CALLED BY DEATH. Mrs. Justine Wilhelmine Essling passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zerler, where she had been making her home for many years, Tuesday night after a lingering illness. Death was due to dropsy, which set in after she had suffered a number of years with an open leg. The deceased, nee Bunge, was born in Melzow, Ukermark, Germany, April 9, 1838. She came to America in 1882, settling in Kiel, and was united in marriage here to Christian Essling, the couple making their home in the village. Eight children were born to them, of whom three daughters are living. Her husband died 14 years ago. Besides her three daughters, she leaves 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; also one brother, Chr. Bunge of Schleswig. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the home, with services at St. Peters Reformed church, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - 1920
CHARLES ESSLINGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1900: Death of Charles S. Esslinger on Fri. evening. He was born 01 Nov. 1809 in Amorbach, Bavaria, and after graduation from the Gymnasium learned to be a watchmaker. He came to America in 1837, worked a year in a New York store then moved to Buffalo. While in New York he married Sophie Schlick on 26 July 1838. She preceded him in death two years ago. In Buffalo he began working as a watchmaker but soon became involved in politics and in 1844 founded the “Buffalo Demokrat”. In 1850 he and his family joined the western migration and came to Manitowoc on 20 May 1850 and resided here ever since. When here he joined the Republican Party as it was being organized in recognition of which President Lincoln named him Postmaster of Manitowoc, a position he faithfully administered for 24 years. He re-entered private life in 1885 when Grover Cleveland’s administration began. (Long article about his party activities) During the last few years Mr. Esslinger was seen less and less often by his friends as old age overtook him. He is survived by one son, 4 daughters, and countless grandchildren. His funeral was held Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery with an enormous number of mourners.
THEODORA HERMINA ESSLINGER cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 20 Sept. 1856: Theodora Hermina Esslinger died, daughter Charles Esslinger and Sophia Esslinger.
ANASTASIA ESTLE cemetery #22 Name: Estle, Anastasia D.: 4/7/1868 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 53
ANNA EUSTIS cemetery #83 Mrs. Eustus(sic) Of Sheboygan Passes Away Here Today. Mrs. Anna Eustus, 74, nee Lenihan, passed away this morning at 5:32 o'clock at the home of her son, Charles L. Davenport, 802 N. Seventh street, this city. She had been confined to her home for some time. Mrs. Eustus was born Feb. 3, 1869, in Canada, and came to the United States as a young girl. She was married to Charles Leroy Davenport in 1886, and he passed away in 1891. She was married to Joseph Eustus in 1924 and they resided in St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Eustus died in 1930. She had made her home with her son since May, 1942. Survivors are two sons, Charles L. Davenport of Kiel, and Lawren Davenport of Washington, and a granddaughter, Miss Jane Davenport of Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul's Catholic church. The Rev. Father F.X. Kheil will officiate an burial will be made in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Apr. 15, 1943, p. 10, c. 6
ANNE EVENSON cemetery #41 QUARRY Mrs. Evenson, who became paralyzed a week ago, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Larson. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Valders cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 05, 1915, Page 4
BENNET O. EVENSON cemetery #41 Bennet Evenson, 72, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born May 24, 1897, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Anton and Matilda Ulness Evenson. He was a farmer and partner in the Evenson Bros. Construction Co., and a World War I veteran. He married Myrna Damm Dec. 4, 1926, at Collins, and the couple resided on Rt. 1, Valders. Survivors besides the wife are five sons, five daughters, two brothers, Lester of Rt. 1, Chilton and Delmar of Rt. 1, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Nordby of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan, and 31 grand- children. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1970
ELMER H. EVENSON cemetery #44 Elmer H. Evenson, 76, of 949 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Evenson was born July 6, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole and Emma Videberg Evenson. He farmed until 1949 when he moved to Manitowoc. He married Irene Rusch June 20, 1917, at Valders West Church. Survivors include his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Lester (Inez) Matejovetz, Mrs. Edwin (Violet) Burns and Mrs. Walter (Clara Belle) Kinzel, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hubert (Marian) Haupt, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert (Salome) Haupt, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. John (Beverly) Marken, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Hougen, of Valders and Mrs. Orville Fehrmann, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972 ********* [d. 05-25-1972/age 76 yrs.] (b. 6 July 1895/d. May 1972/SSDI)
IDA MAY EVENSON cemetery #27 From Der Nord Westen, 04 May 1905: Consumption claimed the life Fri. of Miss Ida Everson(sic) in Town Gibson. The deceased, who was 32, is survived by her mother and 5 sisters. The funeral was held Monday.
OTIS EVENSON cemetery #44 Otis Evenson, 82, of 602 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Hoff will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born Dec. 10, 1877, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Torger and Lena Knutson Evenson. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Evenson married Inga Hansen at Manitowoc March 1, 1913. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1936 until retirement in 1950. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, the Men's Club of St. Paul Church and Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 849. Surviving are his wife, a son, George of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Zabel of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Jenkins of Chicago and Mrs. A.J. Oster of Canada; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3 ********** [d. 04-23-1960 at Green Bay, WI/age 82 yrs./bur. on Otis and Inga Evenson lot]
ARMIN F. EWALD cemetery #32
Armin F. Ewald, age 84, of Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, January 6, 2001, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. Victor Headrick and Rev. Herbert Kruschel will officiate, entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Armin was born January 16, 1916, in the township of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, son of the late Adolph and Elizabeth Schramm Ewald. He grew up and was educated in the township of Manitowoc Rapids. Armin was married to Lorraine M. Matthias, June 13, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church, township of Liberty. Armin was a dairy farmer in the township of Manitowoc Rapids all of his life retiring in 1976, and in semi retirement he worked for the Lakeshore Technical College, as a Agricultural Technical instructor until 1981. He was a life long member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Newtonburg, a member of the church choir for many years, he was a life time member of the Manitowoc Farm Bureau, a former director of the Lakeshore Farm Management Association, and a Charter member of the Lake to Lake Dairy Cooperative. Armin enjoyed reading, gardening, bowling, playing cards and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; his children, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers-in-law, Lester Schultz, Bob Lorfeld, Arland Matthias and a sister-in-law, Irene Matthias. Relatives and friends may call at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church, 7531 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated for St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church or Holy Family Memorial Hospice Program. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporters, January 7, 2001
CHRISTIAN EWALD cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1891: After a long illness, Mr. Christian Ewald died Mon. morning of dropsy. For the last 9 mos. Mr. Ewald has been in a sickbed enduring considerable pain. Despite the care of Drs. Simon and Luhmann, hope dwindled for the old man in his 86th yr. The funeral took place on Wed. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Newton and Pastor Pieper of the Lutheran Church delivered the funeral oration. The deceased came here in 1850 and settled in Town Newton where he remained until a few years ago when he moved to Town Rapids to live with his son John. ********* (Christian Gottlieb Ewald/d. 23 Aug. 1891/bur. 26 Aug.1891/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
CLARA EWALD cemetery #70 Mrs. Herman Ewald, 87, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luebke, of 348 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. A.T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ewald, nee Clara Hackmann, was born Aug. 11, 1883, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late John and Louise Puls Hackmann. She was married to Herman Ewald Sept. 17, 1901, at St. John Church, Newtonburg. The couple resided in Manitowoc Rapids until 1906, moving to Cato and coming to Manitowoc in 1952. Mrs. Ewald was a member of the Homemakers Club and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 17, 1923. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Amanda) Luebke, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1971 ********* (b. 11 Aug. 1883/d. June 1971/SSDI), (Mrs. Herman Ewald/d. 14 Jun. 1971/bur. 16 Jun. 1971/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHN M. EWALD cemetery #33 John M. Ewald, 60, of Route 5, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Ewald was born May 30, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ferdinand and Ella Ludwig Ewald. He married Harriet Hansen May 30, 1931, at Manitowoc, and the couple located at Manitowoc. He had been self-employed as a mason contractor. Mr. Ewald was a member of the U.C.T. and the Mason's Local No. 12 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Elisworth of Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Elda DeJongh and Mrs. Olga Tincknell of Norwalk, Calif., and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Reformed Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 9, 1971
JOHN EWEN cemetery #38 A requiem high mass will be sung by the Rev. Joseph Rauch in St. Ann's Catholic church at Francis Creek at 10 o'clock Thursday morning for John Ewen, 75, prominent in county and town of Kossuth activities, who died Monday from complications. The body was removed to the home in Francis Creek this morning from the Pfeffer funeral parlors. Brief rites at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the home will precede the church service. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Ewen was a native of the town of Kossuth, having been born on June 28, 1870. Former chairman of the Manitowoc county board, which post he held for five years, Mr. Ewen also represented the township on the board for a span of 18 years. Until ill health forced his retirement last year he was president of the State Bank of Francis Creek since its organization, and was still a member of the board of directors. In addition he was clerk of school district 4 for nine years and a trustee of the Manitowoc County Asylum board for 12 years. Mr. Ewen and his wife, the former Mary Kerscher, observed the golden anniversary of their marriage in June, 1945. They were united at St. Ann's church Francis Creek. Mr. Ewen served the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, as its secretary since 1925, and is also a Holy Name member. Both groups will assemble in St. Ann's church at 8 p.m. today to recite the rosary for their departed brother. Survivors besides the wife are a daughter, Rose, who lives at home; two sons, Edwin of Manitowoc and William of Francis Creek. There are seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 2, 1946 P.2
KATHARINA EWEN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1892: Death of a heart attack on Sat., 20 Aug., of Mrs. Katharina Ewen, wife of Mathias Ewen who resides near the Catholic Church in Francis Creek, Town Kossuth. She was born 10 Sept. 1843 and so was 48 yrs. 11 mos. 10 days of age. She is survived by her husband and a 23 yr. old son. 7 other children are already deceased. Burial was Mon. morning in the Catholic Church Cemetery in Francis Creek. (Note: Tombstone transcriptions has her 18 yrs. of age, but may have been mis-read)
MARGARETHA EWEN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1887: Death of Mrs. Margarethe Ewen on Wed. evening of last week following a short illness, but a long infirmity. She was 74-1/2 years old. The deceased came here in 1847 with her husband Caspar and lived in Kossuth since that time. She leaves two children, Mathias Ewen and Mrs. Prohaska. She had 12 children of which 10 predeceased her, one of the last being Quirin Ewen.
MATHIAS EWEN cemetery #38 DEATH OF MATHIAS EWEN REMOVES PIONEER FARMER OF TOWN OF FRANCIS CREEK Death of Mathias Ewen, father of John Ewen, chairman of the Manitowoc County board of supervisors, occurred this morning at the home of his son at Francis Creek. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 am from St. Anne’s church at Francis Creek, of which decedent has been a life long member. Decedent is survived by one son, John, three grandchildren, Rose, Edwin, William Even and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Prochaszka, of this city. His wife died twenty six years ago. Mathias Ewen was born in Gaualgesheim, Germany on October 19, 1838 and came here in 1847, taking up his home on a farm at Francis Creek where he has resided continuously until his death. He was wedded at Francis Creek where the family was reared. Decedent belonged to that sturdy type of pioneers who have made Manitowoc early history so prominent. He was not found wanting when war broke out, enlisting in the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer infantry in 1864 and served with honor and distinction until the end of the war. He returned to the farm which he converted into a splendid property, now occupied by his son John, with whom he lived up to his death. Many friends of the family will voice sincere regret at news of the demise. He was well known not only in the community where he resided but in this city as well. A number from Manitowoc will attend the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 10, 1918
QUIRIN EWEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 4 May 1876: Mr. Quirin Ewen, County Treasurer, died on Monday morning about 2. He was 31 years old. He leaves a wife and 2 children. His parents and sisters are farmers in Kossuth.
