[ GRO ] OBITUARIES
ADALIA W. GROELLE cemetery #33 Mrs. Reynold Groelle, 71, of Valders, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Robert Rainer will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Groelle, nee Adalia Koeppen, was born March 23, 1901, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Fred and Emelia Quante Koeppen. She was married to Reynold Groelle Nov. 1, 1924, at Louis Corners. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a son, three daughters, three brothers, Henry, of Rt. 1 Kiel, Edgar, of La Messa, Calif., and Fred, of St. Nazianz; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972 ARTHUR GROELLE cemetery #71 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900: Death in Town Newton on Sun. morning of Arthur Groelle, son of F.C. Groelle there, after several years illness with nervous disorder. The deceased, who reached the age of 21-yrs. 5 mos. was buried yesterday afternoon.
HELENA GROELLE cemetery #35 Mrs. Helena Groelle, 84, of Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans, died Tuesday evening as the result of a fire. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. William S. Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Groelle, nee Helena Maas, was born Jan. 22, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late William and Ottelia Klusinski Maas. She was married to Elmer Groelle Oct. 24, 1925, at United Reformed Church, Newton. Mr. Groelle preceded her in death June 4, 1965. Survivors include a son, Harley, of Chicago, a step-son, Reinhard, of Manitowoc, a sister, Alma Maas, and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1972
INCREAS GROELLE cemetery #71 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1880, Andreas in newspaper. Andreas Groelle died 3 Mar. in Newton. He was born in Schersbach bei Nordhausen on 20 Feb. 1805. Arrived in June 1847 in Newton, with his wife Emilie (nee Etzdorf) to whom he was married 18 Jan. 1829.
LUDWIG GROELLE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1908: Death Thursday last week of Town Newton resident, the well-known farmer Ludwig Groelle, of a stroke. The deceased was well and active Thursday noon and had just finished his lunch when he was stricken and died before help could arrive. Mr. Groelle was born 73 years ago in Saxony and as a child came to Town Newton with his parents where he has since lived. He leaves a widow and 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the city cemetery. ******* [Louis Groelle/bur. 08-02-1908/cause: cardiac paralysis]
MARGARETHA GROELLE cemetery #44 MRS. GROELLE, PIONEER OF CO. DEAD, AGED 77 Mrs. Margaretti Groelle, widow of the late Louis Groelle and a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died yesterday at her home, 1610 Washington street after a brief illness, death being due to infirmities of age. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the C.F. Fehrman home, 1610 Washington street. Mrs. Groelle was native of Germany, born at Bavaria July 21, 1838. She came to America with her parents in 1852, settling in the town of Newton, where she resided up to a few years ago. Four sons and four daughters survive, Fred, town of Manitowoc; Louis and Herman, Newton; William, Mrs. Fred Boehm, Mrs. L.A. Schmitz, Mrs. E.C. Fehrman and Miss Emma Groelle of this city. One brother, Adam Wehrwein, and a sister Mrs. G. Groelle, of Unity, also survives. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 07, 1915, Page 6 ********* [Mrs. Margaret Groelle/bur. 10 May 1915/cause: diabetis/ bur. on Mrs. Ludwig Groelle lot] (Mrs. Margaret Groelle/b. same date, in Schomaich, Bavaria/ d. 6 Mar. 1915/St. John's United Church of Christ) (Note: d. date in ch. record may have been mis-read. It could have been Mai and the i read as an r.)
MELODY GROELLE cemetery #43 Melody Groelle, 22, of 1502A Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening in Calumet County as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate. Miss Groelle was born Jan. 19, 1951, at Manitowoc, daughter of Reinhard and Elaine Kaminski Groelle. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1969 and also attended Holy Family College. She had been employed in the Classified Ad Dept. of the Herald-Times-Reporter and also worked part time at Warrens Restaurant. Miss Groelle was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 706 and the Royal Neighbors. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973
SOPHIA GROELLE cemetery #71 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: Death Sat. in Newton of 50-yr. old Mrs. Fr. Groelle, a well-known resident of that town, following a long illness. The deceased leaves her husband and 2 sons. The funeral was held Monday.
SR. M. BEATRIX GROESSEL cemetery #46 Sister M. Beatrix Groessel, 80, died Friday at the Holy Family convent Friday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 8am Monday at the convent chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley of St. Joseph Catholic church officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Beatrix was born in Kellnersville in 1870 and joined the Franciscan Sisters in 1884 and observed her diamond jubilee two years ago. Survivors are a brother, John Groessel of West Bend and a sister, Mrs. Matt Geib of West Bend. Friends may call at the convent chapel until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 25, 1950 P.2
EDNA GROFFMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1896: Death in Cambridge, Ohio, where she had gone for her health, of Mrs. George Grossmann(sic), a few days ago. The body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery. Mrs. Grossmann, who was 29 yrs. old, died of malarial fever.
FREDERIKE GROFFMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1889: Mrs. Friederika Grossmann(sic), longtime resident of our city, died of a stroke on July 15th at the age of 60. Her husband had preceded her in death several years ago. The funeral took place yesterday in the City Cemetery. All of the children are grown and were in attendance except one son who lives in Texas and could not be here in time.
GEORG GROFFMAN cemetery #44 Name: Groffman, Georg D.: 3/8/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 4/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 58 Yrs. B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Mtw. N. Side Ch.: Inf. & Address: R. K. Paine M.D. Spouse: Mary Groffman F.: M.: Cause of Death: Decease of the brain Add Info.: Clerk Pg. #: 221
GEORGE GROFFMAN (d. 1943) cemetery #44 G.H. GROFFMAN DIES SUNDAY Rev. Carl Hagen To Read Funeral Service For Old Manitowoc Resident George H. Groffman, 85, former police chief and head of the guard force at the Manitowoc Ship Building company in World War I, died Sunday at the residence, 716 North Seventh street. He had been in failing health since last August. Funeral rites will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Groffman was born in this city in 1857 and after completing his schooling, took employment with a large Cincinnati firm having a contract for construction of the waterworks system in Manitowoc. After the contract here was completed he continued as a superintendent for this firm in construction work in other cities of the country. In Laundry Business Returning to Manitowoc Mr. Groffman formed a partnership with George Gibson in the Snow Flake Laundry, located at the present site of the USO Center on York street. Later this partnership was dissolved and Mr. Groffman was associated with August Srahl in the laundry business for a number of years. While Mr. Groffman's brother, Charles A. Groffman, was serving as mayor of Manitowoc in 1908, the former also became a member of the city's official family, being selected to head the Manitowoc Police Department by the Police and Fire Commission. Chief Groffman succeeded August Drews, who resigned, and served as chief until April 1, 1918, when he resigned to become chief of the guard force at the ship yards in World War I, during the period when the company here was constructing cargo carries for the U.S. Emergency Fleet corporation. Chief Groffman was succeeded as head of the Manitowoc department by the late Anton Trochiell, who died December 11. Retired in 1938 Chief Groffman continued at the ship yards until disbanding the guard force after the war and then entered the employ of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturaing Company. He retired five years ago. When a young man he served a number of years in the Manitowoc company in the Wisconsin National Guard. Chief Groffman prided himself in possession of one of the most complete collections of firearms in the United States. He started his collection many years before he became police chief and during the 10 years he served as head of the Department added several hundred rare pieces. Mr. Groffman married Miss Edna Gibson in 1886. She died in 1896 and two yars later he married Miss Lulu E. Noies. She survives with two daughters, Mary Lulu, and Alice, both of this city; a son, George R., of Mount Vernon, N.Y.; brother, former Mayor Charles Groffman of this city and a sister, Mrs. Alvina Dugatt, of Berlin, Wis., and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after seven o'clock tonight. Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1943 P. 2 ********* [cause: coronary thrombosis]
ANNA GROH cemetery #59 Dies On Saturday Following Illness Mrs. Anna Groh, aged 70, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pius Willmas, 1927 N. Nineteenth street, after an illness of two months' duration. Deceased was born July 8, 1868, in Meeme township, Manitowoc county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koenig. She attended St. Fidelis parochial school in that township, and on June 27, 1893, was united in marriage to Anton Groh at St. Fidelis church by the late Father Hellstern. The couple lived on a farm in Meeme township until 10 years ago when she and a daughter came to Sheboygan. She was a member of St. Fidelis church and also a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Fidelis. Mr. Groh passed away April 21, 1916, and two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Pius Willmas and Mrs. Otto Schmidbauer of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Groh of St. Nazianz, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter, 1927 N. Nineteenth Street, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Dominic's church with interment in the family plot at St. Fidelis cemetery, the Rev. George Knackert officiating. Friends may view the body at the Willmas home from this evening until the time of services. Unknown Paper Saturday, January 14, 1939
BARBARA GROH cemetery #21 Former St. Nazianz Business Woman Dies Mrs. William C. Groh, former St. Nazianz business woman, died Friday morning at the age of 76 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis (Helen) Belinske at Manitowoc. Funeral services took place on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, at St. Nazinanz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial took place in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Groh was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers society. Mrs. Groh, nee Barbara Koenig was born in the town of Meeme April 6, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koenig. On May 21, 1894 she was married to William C. Groh, and the couple located in St. Nazianz, where they operated a general merchandise store for nearly fifty years. Mr. Groh died about 10 years ago, but Mrs. Groh and sons operated the store until last fall. Survivors include 3 sons, Edward, William and Roland, all of St. Nazianz; two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Helen) Belinske of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank (Rose) Schmidbauer of Sheboygan, and 17 grandchildren. One son, Leo, preceded her in death. (Her picture is in the glass negative photos) (No newspaper named, no date) ************* Mrs. Barbara Groh, 76 Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Groh were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Rauch of Francis Creek, the Rev. Edward Wagner of Jericho, the Rev. James Wagner of Green Bay and the Rev. Robert Schmidtbauer of Milwaukee were in the sanctuary. Pallbearers were grandchildren of the deceased: Joseph, Francis, Paul, Robert and Jerome Groh of St. Nazianz, and Pvt. James Groh of Roswell, N.M. Relatives from Washington, D.C., Fond du Lac, South Milwaukee, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Howards Grove, Appleton, Sherwood, Lena, Kiel, Hayton, Osman, Spring Valley, School Hill and Cleveland were in attendance at the last rites. (No newspaper named, no date) ************* Barbara nee Koenig wife of William C. [married May 14, 1894 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme] –daughter of Joseph Koening and Margaret Stein –born Town of Meeme –died from "cardiac insufficiency, arteriosclerosis and hypertension, adenocarcinoma of uterus")
CAROL R. GROH cemetery #82 Carol Groh, 61, a Manitowoc Health Care resident, died Wednesday, November 4, 1992 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born May 7, 1931, in Kiel, daughter of the late Walter and Florence Greve Kuester. She married Robert Groh on April 16, 1955, at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, and the Ambet’s Auxilliary No. 99. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by an infant brother. No newspaper named, December 4, 1992
EDWARD JOHN GROH cemetery #21 Groh, Edward John (Aug. 11, 1900-Jan. 23, 1967 –husband of Lorina nee Christel [married Sept. 23, 1924 at St. Gregory] son of William Groh and Barbara Koenig farmer –died from “terminal general arteriosclerosis –contributing factor senility”) Sent in by St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page
EMILY GROH cemetery #21 Mrs. Andrew (Emily) Groh, 80, of Rt. 4, Chilton, last survivor of the Manitowoc County Normal's first graduation class and Town of Eaton treasurer for 21 years, died Thursday at New Holstein following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Monday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Luelloff as celebrant of the requiem high Mass, Rev. Peter Klauck deacon and Rev. Alfred Schmit sub-deacon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Emily Rauch was born April 12, 1884, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Sprang Rauch. She was educated at the St. Nazianz Grade School and was a rural school teacher for many years. She was married to the late Andrew Groh July 2, 1907, at St. Gregory Church. They farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1921, moving to the home farm in the Town of Eaton where they lived the rest of their married life. She was a member of the Calumet School Board, St. Gregory Church Christian Mothers and the Third Order of St. Francis. Mr. Groh died June 21, 1943. Surviving are four sons, Raymond of Cudahy, Norman of Columbus, Frederich of rural Chilton, and George of Milwaukee; five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Beyer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Herbert (Rita) Roeck, Mrs. Norbert (Gladys) Kabat and Mrs. John G. (Mildred) Riederer of New Holstein, and Adeline Groh, address unknown, six brothers, Max Rauch of New Holstein, Dr. W.A. Rauch of Manitowoc, Frederick Rauch of Wauwatosa, Peter and H. Herman Rauch of Milwaukee and Dr. Alphonsus Rauch of Lake Geneva, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Rose Lulloff of Milwaukee; 36 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A daughter, a son and a brother (the Rev. Joseph A. Rauch) also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Third Order of St. Francis and at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers and parish. (No newspaper named, 1964 handwritten on the obituary) ******** Emily nee Rauch (April 12, 1884-June 11, 1964 –wife of Andrew [married July 2, 1907 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Joseph Rauch and Victoria Sprang –died from "myocardial insufficiency with hypertrophy –arteriosclerotic heart disease")
FREDERICK J. GROH cemetery #21 Frederick J. Groh, age 73, of rural Chilton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 5, at Calumet Medical Center. Services were held Thursday, at St Gregory's Catholic Church of St. Nazianz. Rev. Cletus LaMere officiated, with burial in the church cemetery. He was born July 9, 1914 in Manitowoc County, the Town of Eaton, son of the late Andrew and Emily Rauch Groh. He attended St. Gregory School. He was formerly employed by Lake to Lake Dairy, as a milk hauler, for 28 years. He also farmed in the Town of Eaton. He married Alice Richart, October 11, 1947 at Holy Name Catholic Church, in Sheboygan. He played baseball for many years in the Manitowoc and Calumet County baseball leagues. He was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Knights, serving as treasurer, for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Alice; one son, six daughters and four sons-in-law, three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Beyer, of Milwaukee; Mrs. Herbert (Rita) Roech, of New Holstein; Mrs. John (Mildred) Riederer, of rural Kiel; 14 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, Joseph; four brothers and three sisters. (no newspaper named, 1988) ******* Frederick J. (July 9, 1914-April 5, 1988 –husband of Alice nee Richart –son of Andrew Groh and Emily Rauch –milk hauler, dairy farm died from "myocardial infarction, acute")
LEO P. GROH cemetery #21 St. Nazianz Man Dies Of Crash Injuries St. Nazianz.- Leo P. Groh, 48, of St. Nazianz, died Sunday night of injuries received Sunday when the automobile in which he was riding left County Trunk A, two miles south of St. Nazianz, and overturned. Driver of the machine, Ted Buschman, 48, also of St. Nazianz, was in serious condition at a Manitowoc hospital today with chest and facial injuries. Military funeral services for Mr. Groh will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church here. Mr. Groh was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Thompson-Burkhard Post, American Legion, of Valders. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Gregory's parish, and a vigil will be held by members of the society at the home of his mother, Mrs. Barbara Groh, at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Another vigil will be held by members of the Catholic Order of Foresters, of which he was a member, at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Barbara Groh. *********** Leo P. (Aug. 15, 1897-Nov. 4, 1945 husband of Marie nee Sullivan [married June 12, 1922 at Osman, Town of Meeme] son of William C. Groh and Barbara Koenig -born Town of Meeme -moved to St. Nazianz with his parents in 1901 -stock clerk -"He operated the Pantry lunch in St. Nazianz for many years, but for the last four years he had been employed at the Ship Building company in Manitowoc -veteran of the World War I era died from "cerebral hemorrage, skull fracture - from auto accident" "Leo P. Groh, 48, St. Nazianz, an employee of the Manitowoc Ship Building company, was killed instantly at 9 pm, and his companion, Theodore Bushman, 34, St. Nazianz, was seriously injured when the car driven by Bushman skidded on the icy pavement of County Trunk A, two miles south of St. Nazianz, and rolled over in a field. The northbound car was returning from Sheboygan after leaving Groh's daughter, Katherine, at Sheboygan where she is employed as a nurse. The car got out of control on the icy pavement, skidded to the left side of the road, plunged down a 15 foot imbankment, and plowed about 150 feet through a field, rolling over. Bushman had his chest crushed and sustained a possible skull fracture. Groh was thrown through the wooden framed roof of the car, cutting his throat and fracturing his skull." -from newspaper account )
MARIE GROH (d. 1935) cemetery #21 Mrs. Leo Groh is a patient at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc. Unknown Paper Thursday, May 23, 1935 ******** Mrs. Leo P. Groh, St. Nazianz, who died Wednesday morning after several months illness, will be buried tomorrow. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. from the St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Before her marrieage in 1922, Mrs. Groh, the former Marie Sullivan, was a school teacher in this county. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******** Mrs. Groh Of St. Nazianz Is Called To Rest St. Nazianz. - Mrs. Leo Groh, aged 39, well known resident of St. Nazianz, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc after a lingering illness of several months duration. Mrs. Groh, formerly Miss Marie Sullivan of Osman, was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal school and taught school for eight years in Manitowoc county. She was also a teacher at St. Nazianz for some time. She was married June 12, 1922, to Leo Groh, who survives her. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz, which group will attend the services in a body. A vigil will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock for Mrs. Groh. Survivors are besides her husband, two children, Kathryn and William J., her mother, Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan of Osman; one sister, Miss Julia Sullivan of Chicago, Ill., and three brothers, Rachil of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Irvin and Emmett of Osman. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz with Rev. Father Fintan Holzgnecht officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoing cemetery and the body is lying in state at the home of Mrs. Groh's mother-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Groh. Unknown Paper June 5, 1935 ******** Mrs. Leo Groh, St. Nazianz, Is Laid To Rest After Rites St. Nazianz - Funeral services for Mrs. Leo Groh of St. Nazianz, who died Wednesday morning at Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S., officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ed. and Charles Nesbit of Chicago, Ill., and Floyd Sullivan of Osman, nephews of the deceased and George Groh of St. nazianz, Florian Willmas of Sheboygan, and Anthony Schwartz of Meeme, cousins of Mrs. Grog. Among the large number of relatives and friends who attended the services were the following from away: R.J. Sullivan and son, Robert of Grand Rapids, Michl, Mrs. Lillian Griese, Mrs. John Griese, Mrs. Clara Flin and sister, Marie, of Menominee, Mich., Ed. Nesbit, Mrs. Nels Landin, Mrs. Margaret Lyons and Miss Julia Sullivan of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Miller of Sherwood; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groh and family and Frank Pankratz of Appleton, Mrs. Charles Hockmenster and daughter of South Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lulloff and daughter of Green Leaf, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tronsen, John Wagner, Mrs. Al Wagner and Mrs. Berkley of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sullivan and Martha Sullivan of Fond du lac; Mr. and Mrs. John White, Mrs. J. Dolger and Jack Reddy of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brocker, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Koenig of Racine; Mrs. Anna Groh, Mr. and Mrs. Art Rohr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidbauer and family, John Koenig and Mr. and Mrs. Pius Willmas and family of Sheboygan; mr. and Mrs. Ray Klauck of Kiel; Steve Egan and daughter, Florence, Mame Walterbach, Mrs. Catherine Egan, Mrs. Charles Wanderlich, Mrs. Joe Giegel, Mrs. Louis Wollersheim, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Waniger and Miss Monica Healy of Manitowoc; Mrs. Catherine Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Sullivan, Mike Madigan and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madigan of Osman; Mrs. Louis Schwartz and son, William, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwartz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koenig and John Koenig of Meeme; Mr. and Mrs. Nels Lotten and daughter, Mrs. Langanhan, Mrs. William Scharmbroch, Mrs. Anton Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scharmbroch of School Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. John Scharmbroch of Silver Lake. (No newspaper named, Tuesday, June 11, 1935) ******** Marie nee Sullivan (Feb. 2, 1896-June 5, 1935 –wife of Leo [married June 12, 1922 at Osman, Town of Meeme] –daughter of James Sullivan [born Ohio] and Katharine Madigan –school teacher –a graduate of the Manitowoc County Normal school, she taught for 8 years in Manitowoc County –born Osman, Town of Meeme –died from "acute glomerular nephritis –taxeman of pregnancy, two pregnancies")
PETER GROH cemetery #59 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896: Death in Town Meeme on 03 Jan. of the little son of Anton Groh, who had just been born Christmas Day.
WILLIAM A. GROH cemetery #21 William A. Groh, 72, of 1310 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, a former resident of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. The Rev. Ralph Hermsen, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery at St. Nazianz. Mr. Groh was born May 7, 1902, at St. Nazianz, son of the late William and Barbara Koenig Groh. He attended school at St. Nazianz and farmed in the St. Nazianz area until moving to New Holstein 11 years ago. He married Frieda Schleh Oct. 14, 1925, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Holy Name Society of the church and New Holstein Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, three sons, a brother, Roland, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Rose) Schmidbauer, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Fransic (Helen) Belinski, of Manitowoc, and ten grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday, where a Holy Name Rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. and parish service of the wake at 8 p.m. (No newspaper or date on the obituary) ************ William A. (May 7, 1902-Feb. 3, 1975 –husband of Frieda nee Schleh [married Oct. 14, 1925 at St. Gregory] –son of William C. Groh and Barbara Koenig –farmer –lived near New Holstein, Calumet County –died from "coronary thrombosis –arterioclerotic coronary vessel –diabetes mellitus") (death record in Calumet County)
WILLIAM C. GROH cemetery #21 ST. NAZIANZ July 20, 1928 (no newspaper named for either of these obits) Suffering a stroke of apoplexy, William C. Groh, 59, died early Friday morning at his home here. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Groh, he was born in the town of Meeme, in the year 1869. At the age of 21 he was married to Miss Barbara Koenig of St. Fidelis. Mr. Groh was a member of St. Gregory's church, of the Holy Name Society, of the Catholic Knights, and of the Catholic Foresters. He was the proprietor of a general store here for 32 years. He served as vice-president of the St. Nazianz State bank for many years. He resigned the latter position last month. Deceased is survived by his widow, four sons, Leo, Edward, and William of this village, and Roland and two daughters, Miss Rose and Miss Helen, all at home; two brothers, Andrew of near Hayton, and Frank of Appleton, and two sisters, Mrs. Schwartz of Meeme, and Miss Margaret Groh of here. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Gregory's church, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives from Racine, Milwaukee, Meeme, Fidelis, School Hill, Sherwood, Appleton, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. The Catholic Knights branches with their banner from School Hill, Meeme and Fidelis attended in a body. ******** William Groh of St. Nazianz Passes Away This Morning July 20, 1928 St. Nazianz - William Groh, 59, died early this morning at his home here after an illness of a year with apoplexy. He was born in 1869 in the town of Meeme, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Groh. Thirty-eight years ago he was married to Miss Barbara Koenig of St. Fidelis. Mr. Groh was a member of St. Gregory's church, of the Holy Name society, of the Catholic Knights, and of the Catholic Foresters. He was the proprietor of a general store at St. Nazianz for thirty-two years. He served as vice-president of the fire department and also as vice-president of the St. Nazianz State bank for many years. He resigned the latter position last month. Deceased is survived by his widow, four sons, Leo, Edward, William and Roland, two daughters, Miss Rose and Miss Helen, all of St. Nazianz, two brothers, Andrew of Kiel and Frank of Appleton, and two sisters, Mrs. Schwartz of Meeme, and Miss Margaret Groh of St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Gregory's church, and the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht will officiate. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. ************ From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: William Cornelius (Jan. 5, 1869-July 20, 1928 –husband of Barbara nee Koenig [married May 14, 1894 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme] –son of Peter Groh and Anna Herr [Peter and Anna were married Feb. 17, 1863 at St. Fidelis, Town of Meeme –their marriage was the first recorded at this church –Peter emigrated from Germany to the Town of Meeme in 1857 Peter and Anna are buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme Peter April 30, 1836-April 25, 1917 -the son of Peter Groh Anna Jan. 30, 1845-March 28, 1898] -born Town of Meeme storekeeper –purchased the general store at the corner of A and C in 1896 and managed it until his death in 1928 –born Town of Meeme died from "apoplexy, hypertension, myocardial degeneration")
DAVID ROBERT GROHSKOPH / GROHSKOPF cemetery #82 Services held Monday for Grohskopf Boy. David Robert Grohskopf, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Grohskopf died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Friday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St. Peter's United Church of Christ. The Rev. John F. Baumann officiated at the services. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. David was born September 26, 1961, son of David and Mary Ann Vogel Grohskopf. He was a first grader in the Kiel Public School. Survivors are the parents, a sister, maternal grandparents, and the paternal grandparents. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Sunday School. (No newspaper named, Nov. 1967)
HERMAN GROHSKOPF cemetery #90 Herman F. Grohskopf, 81, of 632 N. 14th St., Sheboygan died early Monday morning at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The Rev. E. L. Hennig will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grohskopf was born June 1, 1884, in Sheboygan Falls, son of the late Herman and Friedericka Kolberg Grohskopf. He moved to the Town of Herman with his parents and was engaged in farming until his retirement in 1949. He married the former Martha Bruesso and she preceded him in death in March of 1923. He then married the former Erna Zenker Wendlandt of Sheboygan. The couple moved to Sheboygan in 1949, where she died in October 1965. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Herman (Hulea) Berth of Rural Sheboygan, Mrs. Harvey (Anita) Ehrenreich of rural Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Viola Siemers of Sheboygan; two sons, Herbert of Oregon, Wis., and Hugo of Kiel; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1966
CARL GROLER Cemetery #17 From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Carl Groler...edited Carl Groler died December 12, 1875 at about five o'clock in the afternoon. He was born January 11, 1800, in Krussin in Pommern, and was baptized and confirmed in Stargard in Pommern. In Dauttsval, he married Friedrike born Uecker, and in 1862 they emigrated to America. They were blessed with children, all of whom are still living. His wife preceded him in death in 1862. He was 75 years, 11 months, and 1 day.
AUGUST GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1890 Death of August Groll this morning of consumption. The deceased lived in the 3rd Ward of our city and was ill for a long time. He reached the age of 30 yrs. 5 mos. and 3 days. The funeral will take place Sun. afternoon at 2 o'clock. ******* [cause: infl. of the lungs]
EMIL GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1895: Death on Sun. morning, after a long illness, of Emil Groll. The deceased, who leaves a widow and 3 children, was buried Tues. in the city cemetery.
EMIL GROLL (d. 1929) cemetery #44 EMIL GROLL DIES Emil Groll, 40, passed away at his home 502 Commercial street last evening after an illness from influenza. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the chapel at the Wattawa mortuary and burial will be at Evergreen, Rev. Ristad officiating. The body will be at the Wattawa undertaking parlors and may be viewed by friends Sunday from 3 to 4 and Monday and Monday evening 7 to 9. Decedent was born in this city May 26, 1889 and had always made his home here. He was a painter and in 1913 was married to Ida Carl who survives him; together with two sisters, Mrs. Martha Bentley and Mrs. Richard Smith. Mr. Groll was a member of the local areie of Eagles. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1929 P.2 ******** [bur. 12 Feb. 1929/age 39 yrs./cause: myocarditis]
FREDERICK JOHN GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1909: Friedrich Groll, an old settler in our city, died Tuesday at age 85 in St. Mary’s Hospital here. He leaves several children. ******* [bur. 04-03-1909/cause: heart disease]
GEORGE C. WM. GROLL cemetery #44 Name: Groll, George C. Wm. D.: 12/20/1878 B.: 11/30/1878 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 20 Da. B.P.: Mtw. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Mtw. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper Spouse: F.: Wm. Groll M.: Louise Groll Cause of Death: Weakness & Cramp Pg. #: 283
LAVERNE GROLL cemetery #44 LA VERNE GROLL, AGED 13, DIES School Girl Succumbs at Madison After Long Illness La Verne Groll, aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Groll, North Eighth street limits, died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the state general hospital, Madison, after a lingering illness. She was born in this city Dec. 2, 1922, and was a eighth grade student at the Immanuel Lutheran school. Survivors are the parents, two brothers (private), one sister (private), and her grandmother, Mrs. Rose Krejcarek, Branch. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The body can be viewed after Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 6, 1936 P. 2 ******* [bur. 5-9-1936/female/died at Madison, WI/cause acute leukemia secondary anemia/bur. on Reuben Groll lot]
LOUISE B. GROLL WHERE TROUBLES COME NOT. Death Summons Responded To By Old and Young Alike. Death’s visitation to the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Groll, Hamilton Street Sunday night, claimed their daughter Miss Elizabeth, who was released from weary months of pain (and) suffering in the peaceful sleep of eternity. For two years consumption had made rapid inroads until the patient was unable longer to battle against the dread disease. She was 21 years of age and was born in the city. Of a bright sunny disposition, ever cheerful, she was popular with a large circle of friends, who will sincerely mourn her demise. To the bereaved family a heartfelt sympathy is extended. Besides her parents, five brothers survive. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the German M. E. church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 18, 1901, p. 1 ******** [cause: tuberculosis] ******** (Note: Cem. office verified this is Elizabeth in the obit. She is also called Lizzie on the 1900 census)
IDA GROLL TAYLOR cemetery #43 MRS. TAYLOR, CHICAGO, DIES Former Resident Dies After An Operation Mrs. Alfred Taylor, former resident of this city, died yesterday at Chicago, according to messages received by Manitowoc relatives. She underwent an operation two days ago. The body is to be brought to this city for interment but funeral arrangements have not been completed. Maiden name of the deceased was Ida Riederer and she was born in this city in 1877. She was married at Chicago nine years ago to Mr. Taylor and since resided there. Survivors are the widower; father, Paul Riederer, city; three brothers, John and George of this city and Rueben, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Edward Kadow, city; four stepsons, Alfred, Gerald, Harold and Waltor Taylor, Chicago; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Frank Ortman and Mrs. Jack Ludvigsen, both of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 6, 1935 P. 4 ******* (Note: She is buried with Groll in the cemetery)
RHEINHART F. GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900: Death yesterday of Reinhard Groll here of consumption. We do not have any further information at this time. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900: The funeral of Reinhard Groll, whose death we reported briefly in last week’s edition, was held Sat. from the German Methodist Church. The deceased was just 28-yrs. old when he succumbed to consumption, leaving his widow and one child. In addition he was survived by his elderly parents, 4 brothers and one sister. ******* ASLEEP, TO WAKE NO MORE. Reinhardt Groll Answered Final Summons, Last Evening. Death's Messenger came to Reinhardt Groll at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groll, on Hamilton street, at 8 o'clock last evening. He had prepared to retire and had lain himself down, falling asleep on earth to awake in perfect rest above. Consumption was the cause of death, but although deceased had suffered many months, no immediate danger was anticipated and the sudden summons was a terrible shock to members of the family. Decedent was born in this city 28 years ago and was a painter by trade. He was well and favorably known throughout the city and county and had many friends, who will regret his demise. He was married in September 1897, to Miss Annie Reiss who with one daughter survives to mourn the loss of a loving husband and kind father. His parents, four brothers and one sister, also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday from the German M.E. church at 2 o'clock p.m., services to be conducted by Rev. Romoser. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 25, 1900 P.1 ******* Friends and relatives in large numbers assembled at the German Methodist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon to pay the last tribute of love and respect to the memory of the late Reinhardt Groll. Services were conducted by Rev. Romoser, pastor of the church. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous. Interment was at Evergreen and the following pall bearers officiated: Charles and Henry Wallschlaeger, John Kadow, Adolph Ellig, August Genrich, Gustave Uek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1900 P.1 ******* Chas. Groll and family are here from Fond du Lac to attend the funeral of Mr. Groll's brother, Reinhardt Groll. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1900 P.3 ******* [cause: tuberculosis]
ROLAND GROLL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Oct. 1904: The 4-yr. old son of Richard Groll here died Tues. morning after a short illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church.
THERESIA GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Oct. 1902: Death Sun. in the local hospital of Mrs. Rudolph Groll of an abdominal abscess. The deceased entered the hospital a week ago to undergo an operation, but she died before it could be performed. Mrs. Groll was born 19 Oct. 1864 in Town Cato and married her now surviving husband 17 yrs. ago. In addition to her husband she is survived by an adopted son, by her father, and by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The funeral was held Tues. at the Catholic Cemetery. (Note: Despite this obit indicating the Catholic cemetery, I found her in Evergreen) ********* [bur. 10-07-1902/cause: abdominal abscess]
WILHELMINA JOHANNA GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906: Cancer took the life here Monday of Mrs. Fritz Groll. The deceased was born 09 Apr. 1834 in the Province of Pomerania, and came from Germany with her now surviving husband to Manitowoc in 1868 where the family has remained. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Groll leaves 5 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the German Methodist Church. ******** [bur. 04-11-1906/cause: cancer of the liver]
WILLIAM GROLL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909: Death in local St. Mary’s Hospital Sunday of 51-year old Wilhelm Groll. He leaves several sons. Burial was yesterday morning. ******* [bur. 04-14-1909/cause: tuberculosis]
ROBERT GROMOWSKI cemetery #21 Heart Attack Caused Death of Farmhand Robert Gromowski, 40-year-old itinerant Manitowoc County farmhand, whose decomposed body was found in an abandoned barn north of Erdman Friday, died of a heart attack. The ruling was announced today by Dr. Reed M. Simpson, Sheboygan County coroner, following a weekend post-mortem. The body, discovered in the empty barn by three boys, was believed to have been there for several months. Sheriff’s men made identification through fingerprints. Gromowski, employed on farms in the Valders and St. Nazianz areas of Manitowoc County during the past 12 years, had not been seen since January. Private funeral services were to be held late this afternoon at the Christianson Funeral Home in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Dennis Cooney, pastor of St. Gregory’s Catholic Parish, St. Nazianz, officiated, with burial in the parish cemetery. A native of Winona, Minn., he was born on March 8, 1925. As a small child he moved with the family to Marinette, where he resided until coming to Manitowoc County in the early 1950’s. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Antoinette Niemojeski of Marinette, and two brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 5, 1965 – P. 10 ******** Robert J. (1925-April 4, 1965 –born Marinette, Wisconsin died from "found dead –heart") (no county death record)
MARY A. GRONOUSKI cemetery #89D Mrs. Mary Gronouski, 76, of 1914 Roosevelt Av., Two Rivers, mother of John A. Gronouski, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, died Saturday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two months. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Boehm officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Gronouski, nee Mary Reilly, was born June 6, 1894, at Oconomowoc, a daughter of the late Charles and Ann O'Connor Reilly. She attended the Oconomowoc public schools and the former Milwaukee Normal School. She was married in 1915 at Oconomowoc to John A. Gronouski. Her husband died at Two Rivers in June of 1964 after teaching for a number of years at the Two Rivers Adult & Vocational School. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the League of Catholic Women, a charter member of the auxiliaries of Holy Family Hospital and Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, and a past member of the Governor's Commission for Migrant Workers and also a member of the Democratic Party. Surviving besides her son, currently dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Bushey of Parsons, Kans., and Mrs. Rita Wilson of Coolidge, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a memorial service will be conducted at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1971