[ GI ]   OBITUARIES

JOHN B. GIBLIN

J.B. Giblin, 55, of 3328 Edgewood Pl., Columbus, Ga., died Friday afternoon 
of a heart attack.
Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters, and nine grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Burial arrangements will be handled by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services were Monday morning at Columbus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1960 P. 7
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Funeral services for J.B. Giblin, 57, who died Friday at Columbus, Ga., 
of a heart attack, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Giblin was born May 7, 1902, at Omaha, Nebr., and married Claudia 
LeRue Stansberry in 1923 at Des Moines, Iowa. He had been a salesman 
for John Pope Motor Co. in Columbus. Mr. Giblin was a member of Fourth 
Degree Knights of Columbus and the Elks lodge at Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters, and nine grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Wednesday 
evening where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1960 P. 18
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[John B. (Jack)/d. 04-22-1960 at Columbus GA/age 57 yrs./bur. on R.M. Giblin lot]


ELTON CHAUNCEY GIBSON   cemetery #44

Elton C. Gibson, One Of First 3 City Mail Carriers, Passes Away
VETEREAN OF CITY CARRIER ROUTES DIES
Retired From Service in 1923; Born at Branch and Spent Entire Life in County
Elton C. Gibson, 75, one of the trio of letter carriers in Uncle Sam's 
service who took out the first city routes in Manitowoc, in 1893, when city 
free delivery was established here and who retired on a pension in 1923, died 
last night at his home, 618 North Sixth street. He has been in failing health 
for the past three months, but was able to be up and about until a couple of 
days before his demise.
Mr. Gibson, a resident of Manitowoc county since his birth and of this city 
since a lad of ten, was a mail carrier for over thirty years. He with Fred 
Rockhoff and Richard Rudolph were appointed the first city carriers here 
March 18, 1893, when the city carrier routes were established. He covered the 
entire north side of the city, the other two having their rounds on the south 
and west sides. Mr. Rockhoff is now retired from the government service, 
because of failing health while Mr. Rudolph, the third member of the pioneer 
letter carriers of Manitowoc, is still in the service.
Funeral Services Friday
Funeral services for Mr. Gibson will probably be held Friday afternoon from 
the St. Pauls. M.E. church, of which he has been a member for some fifty years 
and of which congregation he was trustee at the time of his death. Definite 
arrangements are awaiting the arrival here of his only brother, Eldridge K. 
Gibson, of Stillwell, Kansas, who is motoring here with his wife and son for 
the funeral.
The deceased was born at Branch 75 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. 
Gibson, pioneer county residents. The family removed to this city to reside when 
the deceased was a young man of ten years, his father engaging in the flour and 
feed business here. He completed his education in the schools of the city, took 
a business college course and was engaged in business with his father for a few 
years. He took the civil service examination for letter carrier in the early 
nineties and was appointed, and entered on his duties March 18, 1893.
Resided with Cousin
Mr. Gibson never married. For the past 22 years he has made his home with his 
cousin, Mrs. Alice Harrison, at the old Gibson homestead on North Sixth street, 
which was the family home for over three score years. Mr. Gibson was devoted to 
his church and never held public office except for serving for a number of years 
on the Second ward election board.
As the postal service grew in Manitowoc Mr. Gibson's route was gradually reduced 
until his territory covered a section in the Second ward. He retired Jan. 25, 1923, 
having reached the age limit. Since then he has lived a retired life.
One brother Eldridge K. Gibson of Stillwell, Kansas, and his cousin, Mrs. Harrison, 
are Mr. Gibson's sole survivors.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 16, 1931 P. 1
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[cause: valvular heart disease]


GEORGE GIBSON   cemetery #44

GEORGE GIBSON CALLED TO REST
County Pioneer Resident of City Since '63, Dies Suddenly
CAME TO COUNTY FROM THE EAST IN YEAR '54
George Wilkins Gibson, a pioneer of the county to which he removed in 
1854 and since 1863 engaged in business in this city, died early this 
morning at his home on N. Seventh street, aged 77 years. Mr. Gibson's 
death was sudden and came just after encouraging reports that his 
conditions showed improvement and a hope that he would recover the 
illness from which he had been suffering.
Mr. Gibson, one of the best known residents of the city, was a native 
of the East, having been born at Fitchburg, Mass, in October 1831. At 
the age of 22 years he came West and located at Branch, this county, 
where he later enggage in the lumbering business which he continued 
until 1863, when he removed to the city and had since resided here. 
Mr. Gibson engaged in the flour and feed business which he conducted 
up to within a short time of his death and he was one of the city's 
best known business men.
Married in 1855 to Miss Martha Kingsley, Mr. Gibson was widowed ten 
years later and of later years his home had been cared for by his 
sister, Miss Sarah Gibson. Of the four children of his family, Mr. 
Gibson is survived by but two, both sons, Elton C., a mail carrier in 
this city and Eldbridge of Stillwell, Kansas. Two daughters died some 
years ago. Mr. Gibson was affiliated with the Methodist church, having 
become a member in 1863 and for many years he held an official position 
in St. Paul's M.E. church.
Mr. Gibson suffered his fatal illness on his 77th birthday, Oct. 7 and 
since that time he had been failing though on Monday there appeared an 
improvement in his condition and the family had grasped at the hope 
that he might be spared to them longer.
The funeral will be held from St. Paul's M.E. church Thursday afternoon, 
Rev. Potter officiating. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 17, 1908 P.1
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[cause: general debility]


JACOB GIBSON   cemetery #44

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County, vs. In Probate. 
In the matter of the last will and testament of Jacob Gibson, deceased.
On reading and filing an instrument in writing, purporting to be the 
last will and testament of Jacob Gibson, late of said county of Manitowoc, 
deceased, and also the accompanying petition of Augustus Gibson, of said 
county of Manitowoc, representing among other things that the said Jacob 
Gibson died testate; that said instrument is the last will and testament 
of said deceased, and that he, the said petitioner, is the identical 
Augustus Gibson named and appointed in and by the said last will and 
testament, executor thereof; and praying that a day be appointed for 
hearing proofs of said last will and testament;
It is Ordered, That said application be heard before me, at my office, 
in the Village of Manitowoc, on the 14th day of March, A.D. 1859, at 
10 o'clock, A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of said application and hearing 
be given by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, 
one in each week, in the Manitowoc "Herald", a newspaper printed in 
said county, prior to said hearing. 
CHARLES H. WALKER.
Dated, February 12, 1859. County Judge.
The Manitowoc Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, April 7, 1859 P. 4
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Manitowoc County.
Augustine C. Gibson Executor of the Estate of Jacob Gibson, 
deceased, against George Rice and Reuben Rice.
Judgment of Foreclosure and sale.
In virtue of, and pursuant to a judgement rendered in said Court, 
in the above entitled action, dated April 27th, 1859, I shall 
expose for sale and sell at Public auction, at the Court House in 
the Village of Manitowoc, on Thursday the 4th day of August 1859, 
at the hour of 10 A.M. of that day, the following described 
mortgaged premises, or so such thereof as may be necessary to raise 
the amount of said judgment, interest and cost, together with 
expenses of sale, to wit, All that certain piece or parcel of land 
described as Lot Number seven (7) in Block Number One Hundred and 
Seventy-Five (175) lying and being in the village and county of 
Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated Sheriff's Office, Manitowoc, Wis.
April 3d, 1859
L. Kemper Sheriff,
By F. Salomon, Under Sheriff.
J.D. Markham Plff's Atty.
The Daily Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 11, 1859 P. 2
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(Apparently the tombstone was mis-read)


META GIBSON   cemetery #84

Mrs. Meta Gibson, 77, of Highland, Ill., died there Sunday.
The former Meta Diefenthaler, she was born July 14, 1891, in the Town of 
Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John 
Diefenthaler.
Surviving are a son, John, Highwood, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise 
Moley, Lake Forest, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Trucano, Culver City, Calf.; seven 
grandchildren and a brother, Oscar, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, officiating.  Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, February 17, 1969 - P. 10


SARAH L. GIBSON   cemetery #44

"AUNTY" GIBSON PASSES AWAY TODAY, AGED 92
Miss Sarah "Aunty" Gibson died at the home of her nephew Elton Gibson 
618 North Sixth street, this morning following a brief illness. Miss 
Gibson has always been in the best of health and only a short time ago 
a celebration was held at the St. Paul's Methodist church in honor of 
her ninety-second birthday anniversary. News of the death will come as 
a shock and her passing is a distinct loss to a wide circle of friends. 
The funeral arrangements have not been completed but friends are asked 
to omit flowers in compliance with one of the last requests made by the 
deceased who always believed in flowers for the living.
Miss Gibson was born in Fitchburg, Mass., January 29, 1830 and came to 
Manitowoc county in 1855. For a number of years she taught school at 
Branch and Kossuth. She has been a resident of the city for over sixty 
years and was the oldest member of the St. Paul's Methodist church. She 
always maintained a keen interest in church and community affairs.
"Aunty" Gibson's grandfather, Captain Reuben Gibson, with three of his 
brothers and their father, Capt. Reuben Gibson, Sr., were in the battle 
of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, the battle that marked the 
opening of the Revolutionary war.
In 1841 Miss Gibson, then a girl of 11, attended the dedication of the 
Bunker Hill monument at Bunker Hill, Boston, Mass.
Surviving Miss Gibson are her two nephews, Elton Gibson of this city and 
E.K. Gibson of Stillwell, Kan., and a sister in law, Mrs. Henry Gibson 
of Richmond, Va., who is a guest at the home here. The funeral announcement 
will be made tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 16, 1922 P. 1
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The funeral of Miss Sarah "Aunty" Gibson will be held Monday 
afternoon with services at the home at 618 North Sixth street 
at 1:30 and at the St. Paul's M.E. church at 2 o'clock, the 
Rev. E.J. Symons officiating. Burial will be made at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 17, 1922 P.8
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[cause: acute myocarditis/bur. on E.C. Gibson lot]


CHRISTIAN GIELOW   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Jan. 1887:
Death of 74-year old Christian Gielow of Manitowoc last Fri., 31 Dec. after a
short illness. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters, and lived in this 
area for the last 33 years. His burial took place on Sun. afternoon.
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[bur. 01-02-1887/age 74 yrs.]


GILBERT GIELOW

Name: Gielow, Gilbert
D.: 8/18/1878
B.: 5/30/1878
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 2 Mo. 18 Da.
B.P.: Mtw.
D.P.: Mtw.
Cem.: Mtw.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Christian Gielow
M.: Wilhelmine Gielow
Cause of Death: Sommer Complain?
Pg. #: 279


JOHANN GIELOW   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905:
88-yr. old John Gielow died here Mon. in the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. F.H. Mueller.
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b. 23 Nov. 1818 in Wittendorf, Mecklenburg Schwerin/d. 27 Feb. 1905/survived by 
married daughter, Mrs.F. Mueller/from St. John's United Church of Christ
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[bur. 03-01-1905/cause: old age]


MARIA GIELOW   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903:
Death Fri. of Mrs. John Gielow at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fritz Mueller.
Mrs. Gielow was born 27 Aug. 1818 in Bentzenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and 
thus reached the age of 84 yrs. 8 mos. 18 days. She was married twice, her 
first husband, Mr. Klibath, died at sea on the journey to America. In 1853 
she married her now surviving husband John Gielow with whom she lived 24 yrs. 
here in Manitowoc. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, 
the above named Mrs. Fritz Mueller. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
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Maria Gielow b. 27 Aug. 1818 in Brenzenburg, Mecklenburg
Schwerin/d. 15 May 1903 in Manitowoc/after the death of her
first husband, Klibath, she married John Gielow who survived
with a married daughter/St. John's United Church of Christ 
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[bur. 05-16-1903/cause: old age]


SOPHIA GIELOW    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1906:
Death on Friday at the advanced age of 88 of Mrs. Sophie Gielow, mother of our
County Treasurer C.A. Gielow, as the result of old age debility. The deceased came
to America in 1853 with her husband who preceded her in death 19 years ago. The
family settled in Town Newton and after operating a farm there for 20 years moved
into Manitowoc. During the last few years the deceased lived with her son, the above
mentioned C.A. Gielow. In addition to him she is survived by a son Henry in
New York and a daughter Mrs. Friedericke Loeffel. The funeral was held
Monday from the German Methodist Church.


ADELIA L. GIERKE   cemetery #82

Adelia L. Gierke, 87, of 309 Pain St., Kiel, died Monday evening at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been admitted earlier in the 
day.
The former Adelia Kattreh was born March 10, 1900, in Kiel, a daughter of 
the late Frederick and Ida Renn Kattreh. She attended Kiel schools and on 
April 15, 1922, was married to Herman Gierke in Kiel.  They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1972.  He died Dec. 29, 1986.  Mrs. 
Gierke was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a 
charter member of the Women’s Guild. 
Survivors include two daughters, (private); two sons, (private); three 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 
her husband Herman, four brothers, and one sister.
No newspaper named, November 16, 1987


AUGUST GIERKE   cemetery #81

August Gierke of Town Schleswig Dies on Saturday
Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – August Gierke, 66, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at 
his home in the town of Schleswig after a lingering illness.  He was born 
June 10, 1872, in Germany and at the age of 16 years he came to America and 
settled at Sheboygan.
In 1892 he married Mary Wilke of the town of Schleswig and the couple located 
in the town of Schleswig where they made their home since that time.  He is 
survived by his wife; three sons, Helmuth, of town Eaton, Walter at home, and 
Carl of Manchester, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Draheim of town Eaton, 
Mrs. Helmuth Drake of town Schleswig, and Hildegarde at home; 11 grandchildren, 
and one sister, Mrs. Otto Runge of Sheboygan.  A son, Otto, preceded him in 
death 21 years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of 
Schleswig.  The Rev. August H. Hammann will officiate and burial will be in the 
adjoining church cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, November 14, 1938 – P. 6


HERMAN W. GIERKE   cemetery #82

Herman W. Gierke, 97, of 309 Paine St., Kiel, died this morning at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.  He had been a Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility resident 
for the past three years.  
He was born Aug. 3, 1889, in Plymouth, the son of the late Frederick and 
Ricka Damrow Gierke.  He attended Plymouth schools. On April 15, 1922, he 
was married to Adelia Kattreh at Kiel.  He worked at A. A. Laun Furniture 
Co. in Kiel for 24 years, retiring in 1957.  Mr. Gierke was a World War I 
veteran, serving in the US Army field artillery.  He was a member of St. 
Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley American 
Legion Post No. 99.
No newspaper named, December 29, 1986


JOHANN GIERKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909:
John Gierke, a well-known resident of our city, died late Monday night 
in his South 19th Street residence. The deceased, who was 73, leaves 
his widow and several children. The funeral will be held this afternoon.


JOHANN C.E. GIERKE   cemetery #64

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1906:
Death Thursday last week of John Gierke of Two Creeks in 
Holy Family Hospital following an operation. Mr. Gierke 
was a highly respected resident of Town Two Creeks.


JOHN GIERKE   cemetery #89A

John Gierke, 53, former county board member, and a resident of Two Rivers for 
the past 15 years, died last evening at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers 
after an illness of about six months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Klein and
Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church 
at Two Rivers, with the Rev. Walter G. Haase officiating. Interment will be 
in the Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Gierke was born in the town of Two Creeks on Feb. 22, 1885. He remained on the 
homestead until about 15 years ago.
He served a term as supervisor on the county board fromt he sixth ward in Two 
Rivers until a few years ago.
He never married.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Fred Messman and a brother Charles Gierke, 
Winnebago, Ill.
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed until the time of the funeral on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 3, 1938 P. 2


LILA H. GIERKE   cemetery #81

Lila H. Gierke, 70, Kiel, died at noon on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999 at her home 
after fighting cancer for the past 13 years.
She is the former Lila Lilge born Feb. 10, 1929 in Kiel, the daughter of the 
late Paul and Erna Ninmer Lilge. She attended school in Rockville. On Aug. 28, 
1948 Lila married Raymond Gierke at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
Lila enjoyed flowers and gardening.  She was a member of Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, town of Schleswig where she was a member of the choir, taught 
Sunday school for six years and was an active member of the Ladies Aid holding 
a four-year term as vice president and another four year term as secretary.
She was preceded in death by two brothers. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
No newspaper named, 1999
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(b. 10 Feb. 1929/d. 7 Oct. 1999/SSDI)


MABLE GIERKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900:
Death Sat. of an 11-mo. old little daughter of local resident 
W. Gierke with the funeral on Mon.
(Note: I sent to the cem. office and they have no record of Mable, the death
seems to be registered as William Gierke which might be her father's name, 
it happened several other times in this cem. The marker was checked and the
transcriptions is correct. As near as we can figure, this is the right obit
for this death.)


MARY GIERKE   cemetery #81

The Rev. W. C. Koehler officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Mary 
Gierke of the town of Eaton on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Evangelical 
and Reformed Church in the town of Schleswig.  Burial took place in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Gierke passed away at St. Nicholas Hospital early Saturday afternoon, 
Nov. 17.
Miss Marion Balz was the organist for the choir which rendered several 
selections.
Pallbearers were six grandsons:  Harvey, Albert, and Elmer Draheim, Wyman 
and Kenneth Drake and Raymond Gierke.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, November 26, 1951 – P. 14


META GIERKE   cemetery #81

Mrs. Gierke of Town of Eaton is Summoned Here
Kiel – Mrs. Helmuth Gierke, 52, of the town of Eaton died at the St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan, Thursday following a lingering illness.
Nee Meta Karsteadt, she was born Sept. 7, 1895, the daughter of Frank and 
Minnie Stieghorst Karsteadt, and was married July 2, 1921, to Helmuth Gierke 
of the town of Schleswig.  For the first seven years after their marriage they 
resided on a farm in the town of Schleswig, and for the past 20 years on the 
farm in the town of Eaton.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, a sister, Mrs. Arnold Dedering of the town 
of Schleswig; four brothers, Otto and Frank of the town of Meeme, Oscar of the 
town of Schleswig, and Edward of Newton.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and 
Reformed church in the town of Schleswig with the Rev. Charles H. Reppert 
officiating.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from Sunday noon until 
10 a.m. Monday and at the church from 11 a.m. to the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, June 20, 1947 – P. 8


OTTO GIERKE   cemetery #81

Otto Gierke of the town of Schleswig died at St. Nicholas hospital in 
Sheboygan early Sunday morning as the result of injuries he received 
in an automobile accident at Cleveland Friday night. He was 21 years 
old.
According to reports, Mr. Gierke, together with two other young men 
was going to a dance in Cleveland, when the lights on their car went 
out, the machine striking a culvert in the road as it approached the 
village and overturned. Deceased suffered a broken back, but neither 
of the other two were injured. He was brought to the hospital in a 
paralyized condition and did not rally up to the time of his death. 
The car was owned by Mr. Spitzer, who was driving it at the time, 
according to a Sheboygan physician who was called to attend Mr. 
Gierke.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Gierke of 
Schleswig, three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral took place Wednesday, services being held at the Bethlehem's 
church in Schleswig, Rev. Otto Saewert officiating. Interment in the 
church cemetery. - November, 1921


RAYMOND F. GIERKE   cemetery #81

Raymond F. Gierke, 84, former of Kiel died peacefully Sunday morning, 
September 23, 2007, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.  He currently 
was a resident at Willowpark New Holstein.
He was born February 21, 1923, son of the late Helmuth & Meta Karsteadt 
Gierke. Ray attended district school in the Town of Eaton and Kiel High 
School.  On August 28, 1948 he married Lila Lilge at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel.  Lila preceded him in death on October 7, 1999.  He was a 
lifelong member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig 
where he was a member of the church brotherhood, past member of the 
church consistory, cemetery board and was a lifelong member of th
church choir. After retirement Ray enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing 
cards and gardening.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Sheboygan Press, September 25, 2007
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(21 Feb 1923/23 Sep 2007/SSDI)


WALTER R. GIERKE   cemetery #81

Walter R. Gierke, 55, a Town of Schleswig farmer, died today at his farm 
home after a long illness.
Born in 1905 on the homestead farm, he was a son of the late August and 
Marie (Wilke) Gierke.  He attended the district school and in 1940 married 
Ida Wagner McCabe of Collins.
He operated the Gierke homestead farm and lived there all his life.  He was 
a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig and 
of the church’s brotherhood.
Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, one son, three stepsons, 
one step-daughter, 10 step-grandchildren.
Three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Schweitzer of rural Kiel, Mrs. Richard Draheim 
of rural Reedsville and Mrs. Helmuth Drake of rural Elkhart Lake; and two 
brothers, Helmuth Gierke of rural Kiel and Carl Gierke of Wasbash, Ind.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Schleswig.  The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, May 4, 1961 – P. 12
(Survivors edited for privacy)
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Funeral services for Walter R. Gierke, 55, Town of Schleswig farmer, who 
died at his home Thursday, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ in Town Schleswig.  The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiated.
During the services, the church choir, accompanied by organist Miss Marion 
Balz, sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”.
Burial took place in the church cemetery.
Pall bearers were Eugene Behnke, Elroy Draheim, Wyman Drake, Raymond Gierke, 
Ronald Schweitzer and Arthur Wegner Jr.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 8, 1961 – P. 12


PASTOR PAUL J. GIESCHEN   cemetery #40

Rev. Paul Gieschen, 64, of Valders, died early Friday morning 
shortly after admittance to Holy Family Hoepital, Manitowoc.  
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Rev Gieschen was born June 17, 1900, at Paris, Wis., son of 
the late Henry and Lydia Thurow Gieschen. He married Norma 
Kiebenow at Milwaukee Sept. 5, 1923.
The pastor services St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cudahy, from 1922 
to 1927: he was a professor at Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, 
from 1927 to 1937; pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Rhinelander, 
from 1937 to 1944; teacher at Racine Lutheran High School, 
1944-45; pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, 1945-50; 
and pastor of David Star Lutheran Church, Jackson, Wis., 
1950-54.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, (private), of Valders and 
two grandsons. 
Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p. m. 
Saturday until noon Sunday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 18, 1964


AUGUST GIESE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1905:
Death Sun. morning of 80-yr. old August F. Giese at the home 
of his son Frank on Buffalo St. here. He had been sick for 
15 weeks. The deceased had formerly operated a farm in Town 
Gibson, but retired 12 yrs. ago and went to live with his son 
mentioned above. In addition to that son, he is survived by a 
daughter who lives in Nebraska. The funeral was held Tues. 
afternoon.
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[bur. 07-25-1905/age 79 yrs./cause: old age]


CARL GIESE   cemetery #82

Called By Death
Death claimed Carl Giese on Saturday evening at 8:40 o'clock, at his 
home in this city, after a stoke of apoplexy, which he suffered the 
day before. Decedent, who was 79 years old, was born in Barrenbruch, 
Pommerania, Germany May 6, 1844, where he grew to manhood. In 1870 he 
was married to Emilie Fibelkorn, and the union was blessed with 15 
children, five of whom have preceded their father in death. The family 
immigrated to America in 1885, at first settling in Merrill, Wis. The 
following year they came county(sic), where Mr. Geise purchased a farm, 
which he operated for 19 years. After diposing of the place in 1904, Mr. 
and Mrs. Giese moved to Kiel, where Mrs. Giese passed away February 11, 
1921. Deceased enjoyed good health up to five years ago, when complications 
set in, which gradually grew worse, until a stroke of apoplexy suffered 
last week ended his life on Saturday. The survivors are four sons and six 
daughters, and 14 grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, 
from the late home, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. 
1923


DOROTHEA L. GIESE   cemetery #17

(From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Maribel: 20 April 1885...edited)
Dorothea Luise Giese born Richter passed away Thursday the 
16th. She was born December 17, 1819, in Germany, and baptized on 
January 9, 1820. In 1851 she wedded August Giese and emigrated to 
America in 1857. She had remarked she wasn't feeling well around noon,
and in the late afternoon, her husband found her dead, kneeling by 
her bed, her hands folded. She is survived by her husband, a son and 
a daughter. Five children preceded her in death. She was 65 years, 4
months of age. May her body rest in peace.



EMILIE GIESE    cemetery #82

CALLED BY DEATH.
Death claimed Mrs. Carl Giese on Friday, February 11th, after an 
illness of about ten months, her demise being due to a complication 
of diseases. Emilie Fibelkorn was born in Hohenschoenau, Pommerania, 
Germany, January 15th, 1849. She was married to Carl Giese in 1870, 
and in 1885 the family immigrated to America. After a few months' 
residence in Merrill, Wis., they came to the town of Rhine, where 
they lived on a farm many years. For the past 15 years Mr. and Mrs. 
Giese have been residents of Kiel. Deceased reached the age of 72 
years and 26 days, and leaves to mourn her husband, four sons, 
seven daughters, 14 grandchildren and one sister. The funeral took 
place on Monday afternoon, with services at St. Peters Reformed
church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. - Feb. 1921


FRIEDERICH GIESE   cemetery #82

Obituary 1906 Frederick Giese
Monday afternoon in Chicago, Mr. Fred. Giese, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Giese, 
died after a two-week illness at the young age of 19 years. The deceased was born 
in the Town of Rhine on September 26, 1886 where he lived for the first 14 years. 
Thereafter he moved to Kiel to attend high school, from which he graduated, and 
later attended the McDonald Business School in Milwaukee. Currently he was working 
in a Title company in Chicago until two weeks ago, when he became ill and from 
which he did not recover. His casket was shipped to Kiel yesterday and will be 
buried this afternoon at 2:00 PM. Besides his parents, he leaves behind 12 sisters 
and brothers. The young man enjoyed the company of his friends, by whom he was much 
beloved.


JAMES M. GIFFEY   cemetery #44

James M. Giffey, 45, of 512 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Giffey was born July 6, 1927 in Manitowoc, son of the late Roy Giffey 
and Aneeda Kluczinske Giffey. He resided in Manitowoc all of his life, 
where he was employed by Globe Laundry.
Survivors include his mother, and two brothers, Robert of Manitowoc, and 
Charles of New Vraunfela, Texas.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 22, 1972
********
[d. 07-22-1972/age 45 yrs./son of Aneeda Giffey]
(b. 6 Jul 1927/d. Jul 1972/SSDI)


JULETTA RAGNILD GIGSTAD   cemetery #41

Miss Joletta(sic) Gigstad, 66, died at 7:10 a.m. today at the farm home one 
mile southwest of Valders. She had been in ill health for the past year.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 
2 o'clock from the Valders West Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad 
officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Miss Gigstad was born March 24, 1876 on the same farm at which she died today.
Survivors are four brothers, Oscar of Sentinel Butts, North Dakota, the Rev. 
Walter Gigstad of Clifton, Texas, Bennet of Norword, Missouri and Philip of 
Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. J.D. Kennedy of Miles City, Montana and Mrs. 
C.D. Sample of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The body was taken to the Berge funeral home and will be removed to the 
residence where it may be viewed from Monday noon to the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5


MARILYN A. GIGURE   cemetery #43

Marilyn Agnes Gigure, age 76, of Appleton, died unexpectedly 
on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center.
Marilyn was born on Christmas Day of 1931, in Manitowoc, the 
daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ann (Maresch) Einberger. 
She spent her early years on the family farm near Valders, and 
graduated from Valders High School in 1949, where she also was 
prom queen. On Nov. 4, 1950, she was united in marriage to 
Donald J. Gigure in Manitowoc, sharing nearly 58 years together. 
Marilyn was formerly employed as a legal secretary by the 
Savage-Webster Law Firm in Manitowoc. Marilyn was an active 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton, a past state 
president of the Wisconsin Catholic Junior League, and a past 
state president of the Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women. She 
will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, and 
grandmother. Marilyn played bridge with a passion, and participated 
in several bridge clubs, meeting many great friends over the years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by a 
brother: Clarence Einberger; and a sister Barbara Voeltz.
The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, 
Oct. 27, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., 
Appleton, with Father Robert Karuhn officiating, with Deacon Dan 
Koszalinski assisiting. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery 
in Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral 
Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, and then at the 
church, Sacred Heart Room, from 9 a.m. on Monday until the time 
of the Mass. The parish prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. on 
Sunday with Deacon Gib Schmidt officiating.
A memorial fund has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 24, 2008


GURINA GILBERT   cemetery #41

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901:
Death Sat. in Town Eaton of 59-yr. old Mrs. C.J. Gilbert 
of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Norway in 1842 
and is survived by 5 children.


PETER J. GILBERT   cemetery #44

Funeral services will be held for Peter J. Gilbert Wednesday at 2 p.m. 
from the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First 
Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemtery.
Mr. Gilbert died Sunday afternoon after only a three day illness.
The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 15, 1941 P.2
*********
[d. 04-13-1941/age 46 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Mrs. Philip Pitz lot]


PHYLIS GILL     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1900:
Death Fri. of a 2-yr. old daughter of local resident Joseph Gill.

(Note: This is a judgement call. I asked the cem. office if this could be the 
right child and here is the reply:
"Burial Register has Phyllis Gill, Male (Not female which is probably an error), 
Age 2, born in Manitowoc, Cause Of Death:  Cholera Infantum
She is buried in the baby/children's section, and we have no record of who 
purchased those type of spaces that far back.
I don't show a Joseph Gill being buried here or owning any other spaces, but we 
do have other Gill's buried here.")


ANDREW GILBERTSON   cemetery #44

A. GILBERTSON DIES AT MASONIC HOME, DOUSMAN
Bring Body of Former Local Man Who Served as Judge of Sheboygan County Here
Andrew Gilbertson, former resident of Manitowoc County, died Saturday night at 
the Masonic Home at Dousman where he had been staying for some time. The body 
will arrive here this afternoon and will be taken to the Masonic Temple where 
it will lie in state until tomorrow afternoon when services will be held under 
the auspices of the local lodge. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Andrew Gilbertson was born in the old Gilbertson homestead in the town of 
Liberty April 12, 1866 and would have been sixty-one years old at his next 
birthday. He received his early education in the public schools of the county 
and later attended Oshkosh Normal. For a number of years he was principal of 
the Fourth Ward school at Sheboygan and then attended Ann Arbor, Mich., law 
school returning to Sheboygan where he became the county judge. It was while 
he was judge that he met Miss Emma Gustaveson who was employed at the Western 
Union Telegraph office and the two were wed here thirty-one years ago. The 
wife preceded him in death two years ago and surviving are a brother, Harry, 
town of Liberty and a sister, Miss Sarah Gustaveson of Valders.
The funeral service tomorrow will be at 2 o'clock and a number of Milwaukee 
Masons will be here to attend.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 14, 1927 P. 2
********
[bur. 3-15-1927/age 60 yrs/cause: locomotor ataxia/bur. on Cornelius Madson lot]


CARRIE GILBERTSON   cemetery #5

Death came to Mrs. Carrie Gilbertson at her home here Wednesday morning after 
a short illness due to a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Gilbertson, widow of Gibert 
Gilbertson was born February 24, 1850 in the town of Liberty and had been a 
resident practically all her life of this community.
She is survived by four daughters, her husband having preceded her in death 
twenty-two years ago. Mrs. Peter Sorenson of Liberty, Mrs. Ralph E. Yound of 
Seattle, Wash., Miss Cordelia Gilbertson of Chicago and Mrs. E. Hansen of 
Tigerton, two sisters Mrs. Ole Thompson of Seattle and Mrs. T. Logan of 
Tigerton and one brother Martin Lorson of Seattle and also nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Our Saviors church of which she was a member 
Sunday afternoon, the Re. O.K. Espeseth officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1926 P. 11
********
The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Gilbertson will be held from the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Peter Sorenson at Valders Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take 
place at the Valders cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1926 P. 1 


INGABERG GILBERTSON   cemetery #44

WELL KNOWN WOMAN OF CO. PASSES AWAY
Pneumonia, which developed from a severe cold contracted ten days 
ago caused the death of Mrs. Chris Gilbertson at her home on Rural 
Route 7 yesterday. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon 
from St. Paul's Lutheran church, in this city, with burial at 
Evergreen. Rev. Espeseth will officiate.
Mrs. Gilbertson, nee Ingaberg Kirkwold, was born in Norway Sept. 16, 
1875 and came to America and Manitowoc county in 1907, six years 
after her marriage. She is survived by her husband and five children 
two sons Gunder and Aslog, this city and three daughters Julia, 
Margaret and Gina, at home. Two brothers Ole Kirkold and three 
sisters in Norway also survive. Mrs. Gilbertson had a host of 
friends who will learn of her death with sincere regret.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday December 27, 1922 P. 8


WILLIE GILLETT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1878:
Death by drowning in the Manitowoc River of the approximately 
10-year son of butcher Gillet day before yesterday (Tues.). 
While swimming with older children, all chasing a wooden block 
in deep water, he went under.
**********
(William Eugene Gillett/d. 10 June 1878/age 10 yrs./cause:
drowned in Manitowoc river/from record of St. James Episc. ch.,
Manitowoc)
(Note: It appears the stone may have been mis-read as it reads d. in Jan.)


EMMA M. GILMET   cemetery #43

Mrs. Emma Gilmet, 80, formerly of 2125 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Gilmet, nee Emma Bruley, was born May 29, 1890, at Menominee, Mich., 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bruley. She was married to George 
Gilmet Oct. 18, 1911, at Marinette. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1918. Her 
husband preceded her in death July 17, 1959. Mrs. Gilmet was a member of the 
V.F.W. Auxiliary, a member and past president of the Germania Society and also 
a member of the St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Church.
Survivors include two sons, John R. of Green Bay and Joseph C. of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Wall, of Highland, Ind., four grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1971


CLINTON J. GILMORE   cemetery #44

Clinton J. Gilmore, 45, of 918 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
with military rites at the graveside.
Mr. Gilmore was born April 28, 1924, at Minneapolis, Minn., son of the late 
Edward and Inga Gunderson Gilmore. He moved to Manitowoc in 1942 where he married 
Marcella Ludwig Nov. 25, 1944. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He 
was a Veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy and was a member of Amvet 
Post 99 and Submarine Veterans.
Survivors include his wife; two sons; a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, four sisters, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. The Amvet Post will meet in a body Sunday at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1970
*******
[d. 02-05-1970 at VA Hospital Wood WI]


ELISABETH GILSDORF   cemetery #83

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1896: 
A child of Mr. Gilsdorf in Kiel, died Mon. morning 
and was buried yesterday in the Catholic Cemetery.


JOSEPH GILSDORF  (d. 1909)  cemetery #83

Joseph Gilsdorf Sr. passed away at his old homestead now owned 
by his son, Joseph 
Gilsdorf Jr., last Thursday afternoon from a lingering kidney 
disease.  He was born March 11th 1838 in Preussen, Koblenz, 
Kreuswachs-Weiler at Bumgen, Germany  and came to America where 
they settled in Germantown, Washington County where he was 
employed as a carpenter before he moved to Town Rhine.  He was 
married in 1855 to Elizabeth Haeir who preceded him in death in 
1897.  They had four children of which three are still living 
namely; Heinrich of Hilbert; Joseph on the homestead and Mrs. 
Heinrich Schnell of Rockville.   
Plymouth Post, May 22, 1909


JOSEPH GILSDORF   (d. 1947) cemetery #83

From Sheboygan county death records:
Joseph Gilsdorf    (v.54 p.449)
Jan. 7, 1866-Oct. 14, 1947
Husband of Margaret Dorn
Son of Joseph Gilsdorf and Elizabeth Heyer (both born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County –farmer
Died from “artereosclerosis”
Buried at “Catholic Cemetery” [St. Peter and Paul, Manitowoc co.]
***********
Joseph Gilsdorf, 81, of the town of Rhine, passed away Monday afternoon 
after a short illness.
Born Jan. 7, 1866, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gilsdorf, in 
the town of Rhine, and he operated a farm there until his retirement a 
few years ago.
He was married to Margaret Dorn on June 25, 1895 at St. Mary’s Catholic 
church at Hubert, and in 1945 the couple celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary.
Survivors are his wife; five children, Norbert on the homestead farm, 
Arthur and George of Fond du Lac, Anthony of Muskegon, Mich., and Miss 
Cecelia of Bear Creek, Wis. Two children died in infancy.
Mr. Gilsdorf was a former member of the Kiel Branch of the Catholic Knights 
of Wisconsin and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Peter and St. Paul 
Catholic church at Kiel.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a. m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home at Kiel and at 9:30 a. m. at the St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church 
with Father F. X. Khell officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot 
in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning this 
evening.
Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church 
will recite the Rosary at the church at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press, Tue., Oct. 14, 1947 pg. 8
*********
From Calumet county marriage records:
Joseph Gilsdorf and Margaret Dorn (v.3 p.176)
June 25, 1895 in Catholic ceremony, Hilbert, Town of Rantoul, Calumet Co.
Joseph Gilsdorf
Son of Joseph Gilsdorf and Elizabeth Heyer
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer 
Margaret Dorn
Daughter of George Dorn and Mary Sommer
Born Hilbert, Town of Rantoul, Calumet County
********
From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census:
Joseph Gilsdorf and Margaret Dorn
Joseph Gilsforf was born Jan. 7, 1866 in Wisconsin. He speaks only German. 
Joseph is a brother to Mrs. Hen. Schnell, who is also a member of St. Peter 
and Paul. Joseph lived 4 miles south of Kiel.
Margaret Dorn (his wife) was born March 16, 1874 in Hilbert, Wisconsin. She 
speaks only German.
They were married June 25, 1895 in Hilbert by Rev. Verberk. In 1906 there 
were 4 children alive:
Norbert born Dec. 22, 1888 
Arthur born Feb. 16, 1890
Anton born Jan. 2, 1903
George born Aug. 7, 1904
Plus one dead child
[Note mentions that Max Christmann also lives at this house. He was born 
Jan. 16, 1880 and is a child of Joseph Gilsdorf’s sister. Both his sister 
and her husband are dead.]
**********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


MARGARET GILSDORF   cemetery #83

From Sheboygan county death records:
Margaret Gilsdorf nee Dorn  (v.73 p.106)
March 26, 1874-April 14, 1959
[Wife of Joseph Gilsdorf]
Daughter of George Dorn and Mary Sommers
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cardiac failure, 18 hours –carcinoma, cecum”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery [St. Peter and Paul, Manitowoc co.]
**********
Mrs. Joseph Gilsdorf, 85, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, died at St. Agnes  
Hospital, Fond du Lac, at 7 p.m. Tuesday following a brief illness.   
The former Margaret Dorn, she was born in Hilbert March 26, 1874, a  
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Dorn.  On June 25, 1895, she  
was married to Joseph Gilsdorf at St. Mary's Catholic Church,  
Hilbert.  They settled on a farm in the Town of Rhine and spent their  
entire married life there.  They celebrate their golden wedding  
anniversary June 25, 1945.  Mr. Gilsdorf preceded his wife in death  
Oct. 13, 1947.  Mrs. Gilsdorf was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul  
Catholic Church, Kiel, the parish Christian Mothers Society and  
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters.  Survivors include four sons,  
Norbert of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, Arthur and George of Fond du Lac and  
Anthony of Muskegan, Mich.; a daughter Miss Cecilia Gilsdorf of Bear  
Creek, Wis.; nine grandchildren and two brothers, Edward Dorn of  
Chilton and Henry Dorn of New Holstein.  A sister and two infant  
children preceded her in death.  Funeral services will be held at 10  
a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel following  
brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. F.X. Kheil,  
pastor, will be celebrant of the Requiem Mass.  Burial will be in the  
parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m.  
Thursday.  The rosary will be recited there Thursday, 7:30 p.m. by  
members of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and 8 p.m. by  
members of Christian Mothers Society.
Sheboygan Press, Wed. Apr. 15, 1959, p. 16, c. 5
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Gilsdorf, 85, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake,  
who died Tuesday, were held at 10 a.m., Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul  
Catholic Church in Kiel.  The Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor was celebrant  
of the Requiem Mass, assisted by the Rev. Lambert Scanlan as deacon  
and the Rev. George Kiefer as sub-deacon.  Burial was in the church  
cemetery.  The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and the Christian  
Mothers Society attended the services in a group.  They also held a  
vigil at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home Thursday evening.  Pallbearers  
were Leo and Richard Dorn, Joe and Othmar Gilsdorf, Wallace Joas and  
Joseph Schnell.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Apr. 20, 1959, p. 10, c. 3
**********
From Calumet county marriage records:
Joseph Gilsdorf and Margaret Dorn (v.3 p.176)
June 25, 1895 in Catholic ceremony, Hilbert, Town of Rantoul, Calumet Co.
Joseph Gilsdorf
Son of Joseph Gilsdorf and Elizabeth Heyer
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer 
Margaret Dorn
Daughter of George Dorn and Mary Sommer
Born Hilbert, Town of Rantoul, Calumet County
********
From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census:
Joseph Gilsdorf and Margaret Dorn
Joseph Gilsforf was born Jan. 7, 1866 in Wisconsin. He speaks only German. 
Joseph is a brother to Mrs. Hen. Schnell, who is also a member of St. Peter 
and Paul. Joseph lived 4 miles south of Kiel.
Margaret Dorn (his wife) was born March 16, 1874 in Hilbert, Wisconsin. She 
speaks only German.
They were married June 25, 1895 in Hilbert by Rev. Verberk. In 1906 there 
were 4 children alive:
Norbert born Dec. 22, 1888 
Arthur born Feb. 16, 1890
Anton born Jan. 2, 1903
George born Aug. 7, 1904
Plus one dead child
[Note mentions that Max Christmann also lives at this house. He was born 
Jan. 16, 1880 and is a child of Joseph Gilsdorf’s sister. Both his sister 
and her husband are dead.]


SR. M. BERTHA GINDT   cemetery #46

Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. 
Ferdinand DuPont will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Bertha was born Oct. 23, 1886, at Theresa, Wis., daughter of the late Peter 
and Elizabeth Gindt. She entered the convent May 18, 1906, and professed her vows 
to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 9, 1909. She taught at Francis 
Creek, was in charge of Guardian Angel Boarding School at West Point, Nebr., 
served as a homemaker at Darboy, Wis., and for many years she workded at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, in the diet and regular kitchen.
There are no immediate survivors.
Friends may call at the convent after 1:30 p.m. Sunday and then Monday until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1971
*******
Funeral services for Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, 
who died Saturday, were at 4 p.m. Monday at the convent. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont 
officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery.
Survivors include two brothers, Mathew and Joseph Gindt, of Boyd, Wis., and three 
sisters, Sister M. Florian, of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Miss Elizabeth Gindt, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Duss, of Appleton. A brother, Bernard, preceded her in 
death last week.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971


ALZBETA GINZL   cemetery #63

KINGS BRIDGE
Mrs. Joe. Ginzl, a pioneer resident of Gibson, died at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. John Jindra Friday, Feb. 19. Death came at an 
advanced age due to general decline. The deceased is survived by a 
husband, three sons—Joe of Merrill, Emil of Milwaukee and Jim of 
Manitowoc—and three daughters—two of Manitowoc and one of Kings 
Bridge. The funeral took place Monday from Kings Bridge with 
interment at the Mishicott National cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 26, 1915, Page 3
(Note: The newspaper name the wrong cemetery. She is at Mishicot
Holy Cross.)
**********
Emil Ginzl and wife of Milwaukee, Joe Ginzl and wife of Merrill, 
Jim Ginzl and wife and Logic Cherney and wife of Manitowoc attended 
the Ginzl funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 26, 1915, Page 3


JOSEF GINZL   cemetery #63

Jos. Ginzel(sic), 84  Dies at Home of Daughter
Joseph Ginzel, aged 84 years, one of the early farmers of the county and 
who, while a resident of Gibson, attained distinction as a musician, 
passed away this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Yindra 
(sic) 917 North Sixth street, with whom he has been making his home 
since removing to the city some fourteen years ago.
He was in failing health for the past two or three weeks. Burial will 
take place on Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the Yindra home with 
interment at Mishicot cemetery.
Mr. Ginzel was born in Bohemia and spent his early life there. He was 
married to Elizabeth Skramsky, and they removed to this country 43 years 
ago and settled in tho town of Gibson, where the deceased established a 
farm. His wife passed away sixteen years ago and two years later he moved 
to this city to live a retired life at the home of his daughter. 
Three daughters, Mrs. Ladek Cherney, Mrs. Edward Jens and Mrs. John 
Yindra, all of this city, three sons, Joseph of Rhinelander, Emil of 
Milwaukee, an James of this city, and one sister residing in Bohemia, 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 30, 1929 Page 1
(Note: Yindra should be Jindra)


HENRY B. GIRONIMI   cemetery #89D

Henry B. Gironimi, 68, longtime resident of Waverly Hotel, Two Rivers, and a 
retired Mirro Aluminum Co. employe, died Tuesday night at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. 
H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Gironimi was born March 27, 1896, at Vulcan, Mich., son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Matthew Gironimi. He married the former Mabel Burns at Norway, Mich. in 
1922. The family moved to Two Rivers more than 25 years ago where Mrs. Gironimi 
died Feb. 14, 1940. Since, Mr. Gironimi made his home at Waverly Hotel.
Surviving are a daughter, a son, a stepson, and 11 grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1964 P. 11


ELISABETH GISCH   cemetery #82

Mrs. John Gisch Dies on Friday
Never fully recovered from injury to her spine sustained in a fall this 
spring at her home in Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. John Gisch, mother of Mrs. 
Arno Vogel of this city, died at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan 
early Friday morning of last week. She had reached the age of 64 years.
The deceased, nee Elizabeth Williams, was born May 11, 1865 at St. Anna.
She was married March 6, 1881 to John Gisch, the couple then making their 
home here in Kiel for a short time. Leaving Kiel, they moved to Chilton, 
residing there for about twenty years, after which time they returned to 
Kiel, living here for about sixteen years. At the end of that time they 
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JOHN GISCH   cemetery #82

John Gisch Is Summoned
John Gisch, aged 86 years, passed away Tuesday morning in Milwaukee at 
the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Edgar Wesling. 
Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church at two o'clock, and burial will be made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Gisch was born in Charlestown Mar. 3, 1862, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Gisch. He lived and attended school near New Holstein. Mar. 6, 1881 
he was married to Elizabeth Williams of St. Anna and the couple resided 
in Kiel, and later on a farm near Chilton.
Survivors are four daughter; Mrs. John Michaels of Chilton, Mrs. Arno Vogel 
of this city, Mrs. Edgar Wesling of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Carl Aistroup of 
Britton, S.D. His wife preceded him in death in 1929, and a daughter also 
has passed away. Other survivors are 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 
and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate at the services.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from one o'clock 
Thursday until 11 o'clock Friday, when body will be removed to the church. - 1948


PETER PETERSON GJEVRE   cemetery #5

PIONEER HAS RESIDED HERE SINCE YEAR 69
Peter Peterson Gjevre Liberty Pioneer, Called by Death
Peter Peterson Gjevre, pioneer settler of Liberty and a resident 
there since 1863, passed away at the home of his son, Nels Peterson, 
with whom he made his home, yesterday at the age of 82 years. Death 
was due to cancer of the throat from which he suffered ten months. 
Born at Valders, Norway, Mr. Gjevre came to America at the age of 14, 
residing at Port Washington and Neenah where he engaged in the foundry 
business, later locating on a farm in Liberty where he has since resided. 
He is survived by four children, Mrs. J.T. Madsen, Jerpen; P.A. Peterson, 
this city; Mrs. Henry Hendrickson, Tacoma, and Nels Peterson, Liberty. 
Nineteen grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday 
at 1 from the home, Rev. Espeseth officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 18, 1917, Page 1