[ G ] OBITUARIES
JOSEPH GABELE cemetery #22 Name: Gabele, Joseph D.: 1/7/1864 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M 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. #: ************ #Joseph (1806-Jan. 7, 1864 –born Baden –arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France on Aug. 1, 1854 along with Fr. Oschwald)
GLADYS C. GADICKE cemetery #32 Gladys C. Gadicke, age 86, of 3414 Division St., died early Sunday morning at her residence with her loving daughter at her side. Gladys was born on Feb. 18, 1919 in Oconto, daughter of the late John and Mary Cussie Kasbaum. On April 22, 1944 she married Harvey O. Gadicke in Brillion. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1983. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Gladys was also preceded in death by one brother; Earl Kasbaum, one sister and brother-in-law; Evelyn and Albert Bake. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, State Highway 310 Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter - June 13, 2005
EDWIN GADZINSKI Cemetery #44 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Edwin Gadzinski, age 82, of Manitowoc, died Monday, March 10, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, where he had been residing for a brief period. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 13, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Josephine Markowski Gadzinski. Edwin attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Manitowoc. He was employed with Mirro Aluminum for 48 years retiring in 1979. He married Carol J. Krumdick April 12, 1941, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Edwin was a member of the Northeastern Great Lakes Sport Fisherman Club. He greatly enjoyed sports and in the past years he played baseball and bowled. Edwin loved his gardening skills which he took great pride in over the years. Survivors include his wife, Carol; one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and one brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Leonard, Alois, Florian, Thomas, Victor and Sylvester Gadzinski, two sisters, Rose Tollefson and Lillian Stelzer. Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.. A special thank you to Dr. Edward J. Barylak and his staff at the Manitowoc Clinic and also to the staff of St. Mary's Home for the kindness and care given to Edwin and our family. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Gadzinski family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times March 11, 1997
ELISABETH GAEDKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1906: Death here Friday of 81-year old Elisabeth Goedke(sic) at the home of her son following a one-year illness. She is survived by 1 son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
LILLIAN GAEDKE Cemetery #44 From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday August 3, 1953 Gaedke Mrs. Herman Gaedke, 84, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Arthur Wadzinski of Denmark officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gaedke, nee Lillian Kruse, was born in 1869 in the town of Brillion, Calumet County. She was married in 1886 to Herman Gaedke who died in 1941. The couple farmed in the town of Maple Grove until 1904 and then moved to the present farm on Rt. 1, Reedsville which is located in Brown County. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Martha Liermann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Wienke of Valders; two sons, Emil and Herman on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Fred Kanke of Brillion; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
EDWARD GAERTHOEFFNER cemetery #21 ST. NAZIANZ - With the passing of Edward Gaerthhoffner(sic) this village has lost another of its well-known and highly respected residents and one who had spent his entire life of a little more than 53 years here. After an illness of about one year, during the last half of which Mr. Gaerthoeffner endured much suffering, he passed away at 3 o'clock last Saturday afternoon surrounded by the members of his immediate family. Edward Gatrthoeffner(sic) was born Aug. 17, 1877, in this village and attended parochial school here. He followed the trade of a painter and decorator and assisted in other kinds of work whenever work in that was slack, and was associated in one way or another with most of the important undertakings of this community. On June 3, 1901, he was united in marriage with Miss Christina Koenig and to this union two daughters were born. Funeral services for Mr. Gaerthoeffner will be held at St. Gregory's church with mass to be celebrated at 9:30 Tuesday morning by the pastor, Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, R.D.M.m and interment will be made in the village cemetery. The esteem in which Mr. Gaerthoeffner was held has been clearly shown by the large number of friends who have called at the home during the past few days and the sympathy of the entire community is with the members of the bereaved family. (no newspaper name on the clipping, only a handwritten date of Oct. 11, 1933)
MICHAEL GAERTHOEFFNER cemetery #21 (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue Thursday, October 7, 1920 Page 4, Column 1 Michael Gaerthoeffner, a well-known resident of the county, passed away on the homestead farm of his son Joseph near here last Friday, after a lingering illness with diabetes. The deceased was a native of Germany, where he was born July 18, 1848; he came to this country with his parents, who settled in this section. Mr. Gaerthoeffner was married about 45 years ago to Mary Schwab, who preceded him in death 3 1/2 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade but was a farmer for a number of years past. He is survived by seven children, viz: Edward, George and Joseph of St. Nazianz and Theodore of Antigo, Mrs. Martin Lutz, Mrs. Jos. Lutz and Mrs. Frank Resch of Sheboygan; also one brother, Joseph of Sheboygan, 22 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The funeral took place on Monday forenoon, from St. Gregory's church, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Deibele officiated.
ETHEL R. GAGNER cemetery #44 Ethel R. Gagner, age 79, of Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Nov. 29, 2004, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born April 11, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael and Dorina Hansen Pilger. Ethel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Ward Gagner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1949. Ethel worked for Dr. VanElls for approximately 10 years. She then was employed with the county of Manitowoc as a clerical assistant working for the Human Services Department until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special friend and cousin, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Gagner in 1968; and a great-granddaughter: Ashley Zeman in 2001. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Joachim Swarick O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Ethel loved good food, the Green Bay Packers and above all, her family. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DAVID GAGNON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Dec.) The 8-yr. old son and only child of fisherman Peter Gagnon locally, climbed a scaffolding near Müller's icehouse last Sat. and had the misfortune to fall 40 feet to the ground fracturing his skull. The boy died from his injuries Sun. evening. It is a severe blow for Mr. Gagnon who has been a widower for the past 5 yrs.
ELIZABETH GAGNON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 09 Apr.) Death of Mrs. Peter Gagnon, age 24 yrs. 10 mos. 13 days. She was the only daughter of John Lafond, Sr. She leaves her husband, with whom she was married 6 yrs., and an 11-day old child. Burial was Thurs. in the Catholic Cemetery.
ELIZABETH GAGNON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1908: In the morning Mrs. Peter Gagnon was buried from the Catholic Church. The cortege was extremely long. Mrs. Gagnon had gone to the hospital in Manitowoc to undergo an operation, but the doctors weren't able to help her. She was a fine lady who leaves 12 children, 2 of whom are married. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1908: Death in Holy Family Hospital here Wednesday evening last week of Mrs. Peter Gagnon of Two Rivers following an operation which she had undergone a few days earlier. The deceased, wife of a business man in Two Rivers, reached the age of 60. She was the mother of 17 children of whom 14 still live. The funeral was held Saturday in Two Rivers.
JONAS GAGNON cemetery #89B Jonas Gagnon Called by Death- Another of the old timers of Two Rivers passed away Saturday night; when Jonas Gagnon died quite suddenly of heart trouble from which he suffered more or less for several years. Mr. Gagnon was born in Dunham Can., 1846. His father and mother settled here when Jonas was two years of age. Mr. Gagnon received a common school education in the two department school which was where Nille's shoe store is located. He went to school in the winter and helped his father fish in the summer time. He was for twenty years captain of the tug M.E. Gagnon. It was the first tug to be used in the fishing industry here. Ex-Mayor Peter Gagnon was engineer and Jos. Gagnon was lineman. The three brothers owned the tug which was built at Manitowoc in 1874. After disposing of their tug Mr. Gagnon engaged in the Mercantile business with his brother Peter and under the name of Gagnon Bros. conducted their store on the corner of 17th and Jefferson Sts. until 1900. Mr. Gagnon has been quite prominent in political affairs of the county. In 1898 he was assemblymen for the second district of Manitowoc County. Captain Gagnon was also school commissioner five years and served as county supervisor nine years. Mr. Gagnon is survived by his wife and five daughters, Mesdames E.J. Vaudreuil, George Martin, Hy. Wierzbach, Chas. Kotchi and Miss Jennie Gagnon. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from St. Luke's Church. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, July 9, 1915
JOSEPH GAGNON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 July) Death of Joseph Gagnon, a French Canadian, on Sun. of stomach cancer. He had a fish business here and leaves a widow and 5 children. He will be buried Tues. at the Catholic Church.
JOSEPH P. GAGNON cemetery #89D Joseph P. Gagnon, age 85, of Two Rivers, died Monday evening, Dec. 8, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers American Legion and the VFW posts. Joe was born April 16, 1918, in Two Rivers, son of the late John S. and Elmyra Allie Gagnon. He was a graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1936. Joe served in Ordnance Division of the U.S. Army from January 1942 to December 1945. On May 10, 1947, he married the former Rose M. Marek at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Joe was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products, Manitowoc, for 33 years, retiring in 1982. He served on the Two Rivers City Council from 1967 to 1978 and was a county board supervisor from 1978 to 1992. Joe was a member of the International Association of Machinists #2064, American Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers, the Catholic Knights Branch #15 and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother: Aelred; and one sister: Beatrice Erdmann. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 until the time of Mass at 11a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Gagnon family with funeral arrangements. The family is grateful for the care Joe received at Hamilton Memorial Home, Aurora Medical Center and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center during his recent illness. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 10, 2003
MARIE ANN GAGNON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907: Death in Two Rivers on Tuesday morning of Mrs. M.A. Gagnon of old age debility. The deceased was born 30 August 1823 in Canada, and in 1848 came to Two Rivers with her husband, Joseph Gagnon, where she has lived ever since. Her husband preceded her in death in 1873. She is survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters. One of her sons, Urbain Gagnon, has been a resident of Manitowoc for many years. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
RICHARD GAGNON cemetery #89D Funeral card: Richard (Rick) Gagnon February 22, 1963 July 21 1984 Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home Two Rivers, Wisconsin
ROBERT GAGNON cemetery #89D Robert Gagnon, age 62, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, January 1, 1992, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Reedemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born July 3, 1929 at Red Lake Falls, Minn., son of the late George and Anna Kotlan Gagnon. He attended grade school and high school in Minnesota. He attended North Dakota State University of Pharmacy. He served two years in The United States Navy, On November 15, 1958 he married the former Carol Zimmer in Two Rivers. He was employed at the K-Mart Pharmacy. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Richard. Friends may call at Holy Reedemer Catholic Church from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday evening. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. There will be no visitation at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. Herald Times Reporter, no date
ELIZABETH GALBRAITH cemetery #44 Manitowoc Pilot, May 24, 1877 Died - At the home of her son, Captain Gilbraith, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, May 17th, 1877, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbraith, aged 61 years. Mrs. Gilbraith was married to her now bereaved husband, in Scotland forty-two years age. About one year after her marriage, she united with the Presbyterian church, of which she continued a member ???? transferred to that church "that is without ???." For about one year, she had been ill with consumption; and during the last four months, was confined to her bed. She is spoken of by those who knew her, as a devout Christian woman. Her little granddaughter passed to the heavenly country, only a few days before. Who knows but little Martha was among the first to meet grandmother at the gate? In the absence of the Pastor, the funeral services were conducted by the writer, from II Corinthians, 5th, ?? John W. Olmsted.
CAPT. J. GALBRAITH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: Capt. Galbraith died a few days ago in the Oshkosh mental facility. The body was brought here Tues. and will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery.
MARY GALBRAITH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1907: Death yesterday following a long illness of 77–year old Mrs. Mary Gilbraith (sic), an old resident of our city.
EMANUEL J. GALECKI cemetery #89A Emanuel J. Galecki, 80, of Two Rivers, died Friday evening, Aug. 28, (1981) at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Solomon Cramer will officate with cremation and burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Galecki was born Dec. 16, 1900, at Two Rivers. He was owner of Galecki Clothing Store in Two Rivers for 50 years retiring in 1976. He married Emerentz Frisque, July 2, 1933, at Reedsville. The couple residing in Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by four sisters. There will be no visitation Tuesday evening. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for cripped children and Grace Congregational Church. (No newspaper or date)
EMERENTZ GALECKI cemetery #89A Emerentz Galecki, age 92, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997, at the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers. It was Emerentz wishes to not have any services with cremation to take place and burial to follow at, Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born April 24, 1905, in Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Mary Gaspar Frisque. She married Emanuel Galecki July 2, 1933, in Reedsville. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, a past member of the Board of Directors at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. She was active with the Manitowoc Girl Scout Council and owned and operated Vanity Beauty Shop, Two Rivers, for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, Gretchen Galecki Hamilton in 1983; one son-in-law, Marvin E. Zoerb; three brothers and four sisters. Memorials may be made to the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1997
MICHAEL GALLAGHER cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903: Death Sat. in Town Newton of 79-yr. old Michael Gallagher, leaving a widow and several children. The funeral was held Tues. morning in Osman, where the deceased formerly lived.
OLIVA A. GALLOGLY cemetery #9 Name: Gallogly, Agnes Olivia D.: 8/27/1877 B.: 7/13/1876 Reg. D.: 10/22/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. B.P.: Centreville D.P.: Centrvl. Cem.: Centrvl. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Wm. Quehl Dr. Spouse: F.: Thos. Gallogly M.: Caroline Gallogly (School Teacher) Cause of Death: "Spasms Inter. by Dysentery" Add Info.: (Parents called too late for physician) Pg. #: 230
AUGUST GANS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: Death Thurs. last week here following a long illness of August Gans of old age debility. The deceased had suffered a stroke several months ago from which he never completely recovered. He was born in Gramson, Germany, on 18 Apr. 1818 and came to America in 1857 settling on a farm in Town Franklin which he worked until 1884 when he retired to Manitowoc. He is survived by 5 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
FRANCISCA GAPA cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Death Wed. last week of Mrs. Francisca Gapa, a resident of the 7th Ward, following a long illness. The funeral was held Fri. at the Polish Cemetery.
PHILIP GARBER cemetery #43 Note: Please find following this message, the obituaries for my mother-in-law's grandfather. Philip Garvey. My mother-in-law was a Garber and no one knows of the explanation why the name got changed from Garvey to Garber. The Manitowoc Co. records show the name both ways for his four children. As we understand it, He married an Irish Woman (Ms. Haloran), but my mother-in-law thought that he himself was German (however there is an Irish immigrant, namely Patrick Garvey, buried in the Calvary Cemetery). "A FATAL ACCIDENT. Philip Garvey, aged forty-six years, died at the Holy Family hospital on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, after having been unconscious for about for hours, as a result of a fall down a coal chute. The accident occurred Monday afternoon, Feb. 4, when Mr. Garvey, who was employed as a teamster, was about to unload a load of coal at the hospital. The unfortunate man had his skull fractured in the fall. He never regained consciousness. Garvey leaves a wife and two small children-a son and a daughter-to mourn his loss. The decedent was a brother-in-law of James Holleran, He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Cato lodge. The funeral was held last Saturday morning from the St. Boniface church in this city. Interment took place at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Garvey's untimely end is deplored by all who knew him, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sore affliction. The family home is near the plant of the Clay company, Mr. Garvey having been an employe of that concern." The Manitowoc Pilot, Volume XLVIII, Manitowoc, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1907, Number 32 INJURY HAD FATAL RESULT Philip Garvey Dies From Fall at Hospital Monday Without having regained consciousness, Philip Garvey, the Clay Product Co. employe injured at the Holy Family hospital Monday, died early today, death being due to hemorrhages which he suffered as a result of the injury to the skull. There was no break in the skull and physicians attending decided that an operation would do no good. It is said that in the fall Garvey burst a blood vessel in the brain and the hemorrhage was a severe one that caused death. The dead man was 46 and is survived by a widow and two children who reside at the plant of the Manitowoc Clay Product Co. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Vol. 9, Manitowoc, Wis., Wednesday, February 6, 1907, No.92 DIES FROM INJURIES. Philip Garvey Fails to Survive Fracture of the Skull Philip Garvey, who had his skull fractured Monday afternoon by falling backward through a coal chute at the Holy Family hospital, died at midnight last night without having regained consciousness. There was no hope practically from the start for his recovery. Deceased was 46 years of age and is survived by his parents, wife and two children. He has been employed by G. W. Kennedy in driving a team for some time. The funeral will take place Friday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Boniface church. The Manitowoc Citizen, Volume Liii, Manitowoc, Wis., Thursday February 7, 1907 Unfall mit tödtlichem Ausgang Philip Garvey, den in Diensten G. W. Kennedy's stand, hatte am Montag letzer Woche das Unglück, durch ein Kellerfenster des Hospitals zur hl. Familie, für welches ere eine Ladung Kohlen gebracht hatte, zu fallen und sich einen Schädelbruch zuzuziehn. Er glitt beim Abladen der Kohlen aus und fiel durch das offene Fenster in den Keller hinab, mit dem Kopfe auf einen Zie gelhausen aufschagend. In bewußtlo sem Zustande wurde er aufgehoden und im Hospital verplegt. Am Dienstag wurde eine Operation an ihm vonzogen, um womöglich sein Leben zu renen, aber ohne Erfolg. Er verschied am Mittwoch Morgen, ohne das Bewußtsein wiedererlange zu haben, im Alter von 46 Jahren . Er hinterläßt seine Gattin und zwei Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand am Freitag Morgen von der St. Bonifazius Kirche aus statt. Die Wahrheit, No. 558, Manitowoc, Dienstag, den 12 Fabruar 1907, 11. Jahrgang Accident with deadly result Philip Garvey, who was in the service of G. W. Kennedy, had the misfortune last week Monday of falling through a basement window of Holy Family Hospital, for which he has delivered an order of coal, and to fall loading to a skull fracture. He slid down the coal drop and fell through the open basement window with his head hitting the sill. He was found in an unconscious state and taken up to the hospital. On Tuesday, an operation was attempted in order to where possible save his life, but without success. He Passed away on Wednesday morning, without having regained consciousness, at the age of 46 years. He left behind his wife and too children. The burial took place Friday morning at St. Boniface Church. -interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann "Tödtlicher Sturz.-Starb, ohne das Bewußt-sein wiederlangt zu haben. Philip Garvey, Fuhrmann der Manitowoc Clay Product Co. zog sich durch einen Sturz im Hospital zur heiligen Familie, einen schweren, tödtlichen Schädelbruch zu. Garvey, der mit seiner Familie ein Haus in den Höfen der Clay Pr. Co. bewohnt, ist von seinen Arbeitgebern einer der geschätztesten Angestellten. Er war an seinen Unglückstage, letzten Montag, beschäftigt, eine Fuhre Kohlen in dem Hospital abzuliefern. Beim Durchgang zum Maschinenhaus stürzte er eine vier Fuß hohe Treppe herunter und schlug hierbei so schwer mit dem Kopf gegen einen Stapel Ziegelsteine, daß er bewustlos liegen blieb und auch bis zum Dienstag, ohne zu sich gekommen zu sein, im Hospital lag. Ohne sein Bewustfein wieder erlangt zu haben, ist der Schwerverletzte am Mittwoch Morgen verschieden. Der so plötzlich und schrecklich seiner Familie Entriffene, erreichte ein Lebensalter von 46 Jahren. Er ist Vater einer Familie und eine kränkliche Gattin und zwei Kinder überleben ihn. Der tiefgebeugten Familie unser inniges Beileid. Manitowoc Post, Manitowoc, Donnerstag, den 7. Februar, 1907, Nummer 36 "Deadly Accident: Died, without having regained consciousness . Philip Garvey, Carter (teamster) of Manitowoc Clay Product Co. drew himself through an accident at the Holy Family Hospital, a severe, deadly skull fracture. Garvey, who with his family inhabited a house in the Clay Pr. Co. district was according to his employer one of the most treasured employees. On his misfortunate day, last Monday he occupied himself with a coal delivery to the Hospital. On his way through the maintenance house he plunged down a four-foot high step and hit in this way, his head so hard against a pile of bricks that he died there in the hospital remaining unconscious also into Tuesday without coming to. Without him having regained consciousness, the badly injured passed on. The man was so suddenly and horribly met his maker, reached an age of 46 years. He is the father of a family and a sickly wife and two children survive him. The deeply sorrowed family has our heartfelt sympathy. -interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann Phillip Garrvey, der sonst auf der hiesigen Zigelei beschäftigt ist, half am Montag beim Abladen einer Fuhre Kohlen für das Hospital zur Hl. Familie. Die Kohlen wurden mittelst einer Rinne durch ein Feuster in den Kesselraum des Hospitals geleitet. Durch iregend einen Zufall glitt Garvey aus und stürzte rückwärts etwa vier Fuß tief hinab, mit dem Kopfe so heftig auf die Fensterbank des Kesselraumes aufschlagend, daß der Verschluß des Fensters sich löste und dieses heabrutschte, den Schädel Gerden's brechend. Man glaubt nicht, daß der Mann mit dem Leben davon kommen wird. Garrvey ist seiher gestorben. Der Nord-Westen, No. 2191, Manitowoc, Wis., Donnerstag, den 7. Februar 1907, page 5 Philip Garvey, who was formerly employed by Zigelei, assisted with a coal delivery for Holy Family Hospital. The coal was guided by a channel through a window of the boiler room. Through some mischance, Garvey slid out and plunged backwards down some four feet with his head so severely hitting a windowsill, that it loosened and broke off, and Garvey's skull broke. It was not believed that the man would be able to be revived. Garvey was pronounced dead. -interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann (contributed by researcher/see contributions page)
LORRAINE A. GARCEAU cemetery #89D Lorraine A. Garceau, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 2005 at her residence. Lorraine was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Martha (Doncheck) Cornils. She graduated with the class of 1945 from Washington High School, Two Rivers, On Nov. 30, 1946, Lorraine married Robert W. Garceau at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1994. Lorraine was a member of the Penny Pinchers Club, a lifelong member of St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Mark Ladies Society and a former member of the Two Rivers Senior Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill. The visitation will continue at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Garceau family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 22, 2005
ROBERT W. GARCEAU cemetery #89D Robert W. Garceau, 68, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, December 6, 1994, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 1994, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. He was born August 1, 1926, in the town of Gibson, son of the late William and Mathilda Oestreich Gärceàu. Robert married Lorraine A. Cornils on November 30, 1946, at St. Mark’s Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre Army of Occupation. He was employed as a city of Two Rivers Firefighter for several years. He then became a self-employed mason contractor and upon closing the business Robert became employed at the Two Rivers Senior Center as the Meals On Wheels Coordinator until the present time. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Master Builders and an active member of St. Mark’s Church for 48 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edmund and Roger, and an infant sister. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. David Beaudry. Herald Times Reporter, no date
ROGER W. GARCEAU cemetery #89C Funeral card: In Memory Of ROGER W. GARCEAU Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin September 3, 1931 Passed away in Manitowoc, Wisconsin February 26, 1975 Services 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 28, 1975 St. John’s Ev, Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating Place of Interment Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL, INC. Two Rivers, Wisconsin
HARRIETT GARDNER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: Death in Two Rivers Saturday of Mrs. Thomas Gardner of old age debility. The deceased was born 22 April 1831 in England and had resided in Two Rivers for about 6 years. The funeral was held Monday.
PHILIPP GARDNER cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Wed. last week of 72-yr. old Philipp Gardner, an old settler of that town. The funeral was held Fri. (Note: I put him in St. Isidore cemetery because his death was recorded in the church books. I have no surname Gardner in Newton township)
EDWIN T. GARLIEB cemetery #87 Edwin T. Garlieb, Sr., 83, of 14310 Moraine Road, Kiel, died Sunday night, January 1, 1989, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient for the past ten days. He was born April 27, 1905 in the Town of Meeme, the son of the late August and Hattie (Fenn) Garlieb. He attended Pigeon River grade school. On Sept. 10, 1927, he married the former Edna Thieleke in Louis Corners. He farmed all his life on the family homestead in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Garlieb was a life-long member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners; life member of the Kiel Fish and Game Club; member of the Quinney Fishing Club and the School Hill Sportsmen's Club. Surviving are his wife, Edna; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn (Raymond) Diem of rural Kiel; three sons, Herbert (Trudy) and Edwin Jr. (Betty) of rural Kiel; and Gary (Pam) of West Allis; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A daughter, Donna; a grandson, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, the pastor, James Bartz, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, tonight from 4-9 p.m. and on Wednesday morning, from 9-11 a.m. and at the church from noon until the hour of the service on Wednesday. A memorial has been established in his name for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday Jan. 3, 1989, p. 5, c. 2
HERMAN GARLIEB cemetery #87 Retired Town Of Meeme Farmer Is Called To Rest Kiel.—Herman Garlieb, aged 67, retired town of Meeme farmer, passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital on Monday evening at 8:20 following a brief illness since last Saturday. The deceased, the son of Christian and Augusta Koeppen Garlieb, was born on the Garlieb homestead farm in Meeme township on Feb. 28, 1873, and on which farm he has resided until 1916 when he disposed of it and resided with his brother August, also of the town of Meeme. For the past eight years Mr. Garlieb has been making his home with the George Wick family in School Hill. Survivors are an only brother, August, and a nephew. Funeral services will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 and at the Zion Ev Lutheran church at Louis Corners at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Harold 0. Grunwald will officiate at the last rites with burial in the adjoining church cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of services on Thursday.
BRIDGET GARRY cemetery #55 From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1880: Death of the wife of Wm. Gary by suicide in Franklin last Wed. "She slashed her throat with a knife".
THERESA ZBORALSKI GARRY Cemetery #43 From the Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, July 26, 2003 Theresa Zboralski Garry, age 95, of St. Mary's Home, 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, formerly of 1115 S. 15th St., Manitowoc entered eternal rest Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1114, S. 21st St. Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Theresa was born Jun. 23, 1908 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Burish Zboralski. On April 21, 1928 she married Leonard Garry. He preceded her in death January 1962. Theresa had been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, on son and daughter-in-law, one sister-in-law, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew, along with other relatives and friends. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard in 1962, four brothers, one sister, one grand- daughter, Cheryl Vreeke Reindl and son-in-law, Russell Palm. Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Harrington Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
FRANZ JOSEPH GARTHOFNER cemetery #22 Name: Garthoefner, Franz Joseph D.: 6/18/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 67 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 202 ************** Gaerthoefner, Franz Joseph (1811-Jun 18, 1876 husband of Katherine nee Hilbert –born Baden arrived in New York in Aug. of 1858)
ALBERT E. GARTZKE cemetery #82 Albert E. Gartzke, 88, of Kiel, died Monday, March 18, 1996 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. He was born June 21, 1907 in Centerville, son of the late Julius and Emma Kono Gartzke. He attended schools in Centerville and New Holstein. On Oct. 23, 1926 he married Verla Wagenknecht at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. She preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 1975. He farmed in the Kiel area and also was an agent for the Standard Oil Co. for the Kiel area prior to his retirement in 1972. He was a faithful member of St. Peter UCC, Kiel, where he served on consistory, ushers group and assisted with the church landscaping for many years. He was also a member of the Kiel Athletic Association, Kiel and Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association, Kiel Development committee, Manitowoc County Committee on Aging and very active in Kiel Senior Citizens groups and Meals on Wheels Program. Survivors include one son, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Schwartz of Howards Grove; nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Walter and Harry. Funeral services were held at St. Peter UCC in Kiel. The Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiated the services. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting the family.
LEONA BRUCKSCHEN GASS Cemetery #73 (buried with Bruckschen) (From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 10, 2003) Leona M. Gass, age 93, formerly of Newton, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2003, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton. The Rev. Kyle Sorenson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Leona was born Aug. 15, 1909, in the township of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Emil and Anna Stock Rodewald. She grew up in the township of Newton, attending the White Trail Grade School, Lincoln High School and Manitowoc County Normal. After graduating from County Normal, Leona taught at Lakeview School in Two Creeks for three years. She married Erwin Bruckschen on June 18, 1932, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church. He preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1965. Leona married Herman Gass on June 1, 1968, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church. He preceded her in death March 28, 2000. Leona is a member of Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Ladies Aid Society and a former member of Bible Class and Choir. She loved to work in her flower garden. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, one stepson and two stepdaughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother-in-law. Nieces, nephews, other relatives also survive. Leona was preceded in death by her two husbands, Erwin Bruckshen and Herman Gass; and two sisters, Erna Treick and Caroline Hedin. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, May 11, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton, and Monday, May 12, 2003, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church or the donor's choice. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Gass family. HENRIETTA GAST cemetery #82 Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Carolina Gast, who died at the home of her son, Paul, Thursday afternoon, were held from the home at 1:30 and from St. Peter's Refomed church at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Otto Saewert officiated with burial in the Kiel cemetery. The deceased was born February 28, 1852 in Theeren, Germany, and was united in marriage to Carl Gast on March 22, 1878, In 1896 the couple came to this country and settled in Kiel. In 1904 they moved onto a farm in the town of Eaton. In the fall of 1919 they moved to this city making their home with their son, Paul. Her husband preceded her in death seven years ago. She is survived by six children. They are: Mrs. Charles Schroeder and Paul Gast of this city; Otto and Herman of Milwaukee; William Gast of Conrad, Montana; and Mrs. Clemens AnhAlt of Meggers. One brother, August Kemps of Berlin, Germany, and sixteen grandchildren also mourn her death.
GERTRUDE GATERMANN cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 04 May 1905: Death Thurs. of 84-yr. old Mrs. Peter Gatermann of old age debility in the home of her son-in-law, Henry Spoentgen here, where she has resided the past 4 years. The deceased has lived in our county more than 50 yrs., the greatest portion of that time in Town Newton. Her husband died 25 yrs. ago, and 4 yrs. ago she moved to Manitowoc, as mentioned above, to live with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Spoentgen. She leaves 8 children. The funeral was held Sun. in Newton. DONALD H. GATES cemetery #32 Donald H. Gates, age 70, of 1822 28th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. He was born September 11, 1926, at Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph and Philomene Grenier Gates. He was a veteran of the United States Army infantry serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was employed with the Carron Net Company for 45 years retiring in 1987 as plant superintendent. Donald was a very active and dedicated member of the Two Rivers Historical Society and an avid golfer and bowler. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl; one sister, Delores; and infant son. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Father Schumacher. Don was a loving father and grandfather, and a special per- son who touched the lives of all who knew him. Memorials would be appreciated to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church or the Two Rivers Historical Society. Herald Times Reporter May 29, 1997 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)