[ GU ] OBITUARIES
CAROLINA GUEHLSTORF cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1901: After a 4-yr. period of suffering with cancer Mrs. Joseph Guehlstorf was released by death on Sat. The deceased, born 37 yrs. ago in Sheboygan Co., came to Manitowoc with her husband about 17 years ago. In addition to her husband she is survived by her elderly mother and 5 sisters. The funeral took place Tues. ******** [cause: cancer] JOHN GUEHLSTORF cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: Death Fri. of 66 yr. old John Guelsdorf, a resident of the 5th Ward, of inflammation of the lower abdomen. The funeral took place Fri. at the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 01-15-1897/age 66 yrs./cause: inflamation of the bowels]
KARL R. GUEHLSTORF cemetery #43 Mr. Karl R. Guehlstorf, 83, of Manitowoc died Monday morning, January 15, 1990, at the home of his son in South Milwaukee Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guehlstorf was born May 1, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Sophie Scheffler Guehlstorf. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Class of 1923. He was employed as a steamfitter for various companies and contractors, retiring in 1970. Mr. Guehlstorf was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 710; Steamfitters Local 601; and the U.C.T. Auxiliary. He married the former Ullanee J. Gigure on November 10, 1932, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc until 1954 when they moved to South Milwaukee. They returned to Manitowoc in 1970. She preceded him in death on July 31, 1989. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Guehlstorf, and a sister, Ella Zigmund. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by Deacon Don Gigure.
RICHARD K. GUEHLSTORF cemetery #43 Richard K. Guehlstorf, age 70, of Manitowoc, died Monday, Jan, 12, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Francis Kerscher with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659, Manitowoc. He was born May 1, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Karl and Ullanee Gigure Guehlstorf. Dick was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1951. He then obtained his associate degree from Lakeshore Technical Institute. Dick also served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for 33 years with Paragon Electric as a tool and die maker, retiring May 1, 1995. He was a member of the Roncalli Athletic Association, serving four terms as secretary. He also served as a charter member of the original Board of Directors at Roncalli High School. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli High School. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2004
ULLANEE GUEHLSTORF cemetery #43 Mrs. Karl (Ullanee) Guehlstorf, 82, of Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, July 31, 1989, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Private family services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Ullanee Josephine Gigure was born July 22, 1907, in Hurley, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel Ritchay Gigure. She was a graduate of Beloit College and had taught grade school in South Milwaukee and Cudahy. She also was employed at Henderson Hoyt Department Store here in Manitowoc. She married Karl R. Guehlstorf on November 10, 1932, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After their marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc until 1957 when they moved to South Milwaukee and returned to Manitowoc in 1970. Mrs. Guehlstorf was a member of Catholic Womens Club, UCT Auxiliary, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Catholic Knights. She also was a member and former president of St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society, member and former president of St. John Christian Mothers Altar Society of South Milwaukee, member and former president of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society, lay communion distributor at Holy Innocents Church and also taught CCD Religious Classes at Holy Innocents. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin, and two sisters, Altheia and Sister Imogene Marie. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening led to Deacon Don Gigure.
BERNARD GUENTER cemetery #22 Name: Guitert, Bernard D.: 5/14/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 81 Yrs, B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 164 ************ (Husband of Ursula –born Baden arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854 arrived with his wife, Ursula, and 4 children –John, Franz, Genoseva and Francisca)
CHRISTINA GUENTER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death Saturday of Jay Street resident here Mrs. Christina Guenter at age 82. The funeral was Monday afternoon.
JOHANN GUENTER cemetery #22 From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Johann –Oschwald Brother (May 29,1825-March 24, 1892 son of Bernard and Ursula Guenter –born Unteregginger, Baden worked in the mill, 1880 census –carpenter –arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854 traveling with his parents and 3 siblings –died from "consumption") –no stone ******* From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1892: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 30 Mar.) Death on Thurs., 24 Mar., of Johann Guenther, better known by only the monastic name “Johann”. Johann”, a member of the local cooperative (Genossenschaft). He was one of the last three surviving pioneers of St. Nazianz.
URSULA GUENTER cemetery #22 Name: Guenter, Ursula D.: 4/19/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 71 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 109 ************ Ursula (1800-April 19, 1871 –wife of Bernard –born Baden arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald on Aug. 1, 1854 –traveling with husband, Bernard, and 4 children)
ERMA E. GUETSCHOW cemetery #89C Erma E. Guetschow, age 93, former Two Rivers resident, currently residing at Felician Senior Living Community - St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday March 28, 2002 at St. Mary’s Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. on Monday, April 8, 2002 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Erma was born July 28, 1908 in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Carl & Amelia Schmidt Lenhart. She graduated from St. John’s Lutheran School, and Washington High School, with the class of 1926. After her graduation, she became a stenographer at the Bank of Two Rivers, where she worked for many years. On September 9, 1944 she married Leslie C. Guetschow at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church He preceded her in death February 19, 1998. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and was an active member of the Dorcas Society, and St. John’s Ladies Aid. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Reihl. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers after 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of service at 11 am. There will be no Sunday evening Visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Guetschow family with funeral arrangements Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 2002
KAROLINE GUETSCHOW cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1893: Death in the Polish hospital on Mon. of Mrs. Gitschow(sic). She leaves 14 children. Burial was Tues. in the city cemetery. ******* [Mrs. Karoline Guetschow/bur. 08-08-1893/age 75 yrs./cause: old age]
LESLIE C. GUETSCHOW cemetery #89C Leslie C. Guetschow, age 91, of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, February 19, 1998, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born on May 11, 1906, on the family farm in the town of Two Creeks, son of the late Edward and Ida Retzlaff Guetschow. He attended and graduated from the Twin Elder State Grade School and graduated from the Washington High School in 1923. He later graduated from the Manitowoc County Teachers College, and taught for six years at Fillmore School which was located four miles west of Two Rivers. He was then appointed to principal of the State Graded School in the Town of Two Creeks. Later he enrolled at the Milwaukee Teachers College from which he received his teaching degree. In 1931, he became employed as a teller at the Two Rivers Savings Bank, presently Norwest Bank from which he retired as president in 1975. On September 9, 1944, he married the former Erma Lenhart at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Coast Artillery from 1942 to 1944, attaining the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. During his lifetime, Leslie was active in many civic and church related activities. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and served on the church council and also as president of the Lutheran Mens Club. He was a past president of the Manitowoc County Teachers Association and the Two Rivers Lions Club. He also served as a past secretary of the Two Rivers Police and Fire Commission and as an officer and director of the Manitowoc County Expo. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one sister, Sylvia Rodewald; and one brother, Walter W. Guetschow. Friends may call at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1998
MATHILDA GUETSCHOW cemetery #89A Mrs. Emil Guetschow, 77, of 3017 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a native of the Town of Two Creeks, died at noon New Year's Day at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Evan. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Guetchow, nee Mathilda Zierzow, was born Oct. 3, 1882 in the Town of Two Creeks, a daughter of the late Charles and Fredericka Lienow Zierzow. She attended Lakeview School in the township. She was married June 21, 1905 to Emil Guetschow in Two Rivers. Until her husband's death in 1950 she resided on the Town of Two Creeks farm. She was a member of St. John Lutheran congregation of Two Rivers. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Steve Vondrachek of Two Rivers; six sons, Raphael, Arnold, Arthur and Wilbert of Two Rivers; Edgar of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and Emil of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Tetzlaff and Mrs. Ivan Schroeder of Two Rivers; two brothers, Arthur of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Emil Zierzow of Two Rivers, and 12 grand- children. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960 page 9
BERTHA GUETZLOE cemetery #44 Mrs. William J. Guetzloe, 74, of 707 Jay street, died Monday night at the home. She had been seriously ill three weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Guetzloe, nee Bertha Matthaeus, was born in Kiel in 1865 and the family later moved to Nordheim where her father was a well-known merchant. She was married at Kiel in 1888 to Mr. Guetzloe and they located in Kiel, where he was postmaster for 18 years. He also operated a general store. In 1918 the Guetzloes came to this city to reside. Last August Mr. and Mrs. Guetzloe celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors are the widower; daughter, Mrs. W.J. Taylor of Wisconsin Rapids; two sons, Harvey Guetzloe, assistant managing editor of the New York Times and Lester Guetzloe, assistant professor of journalism at Ohio State University. (rest missing) ******* [bur. 07-12-1939/age 73 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on W.J. Guetzloe lot]
CHARLES GUETZLOE cemetery #82 Charles Guetzloe, a prominent Kiel citizen, passed away Friday at his home on Broadway Street, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, with Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil Raquet, John Rabe, Henry Jochmann and Herman Roehr. Mrs. Harry Dawurske and Mrs. Anthniel Raquet rendered several anthems at the funeral home. The deceased was born in the town of Newton March 21, 1867, the son of Giesbert William and Marie Wallich Guetzloe. In 1893 he moved to Kiel and the following year was married to Margaret Menne, and the couple has resided here ever since. For about 26 years Mr. Guetzloe was employed at the Kiel Furniture Co. and was assessor for the city of Kiel for seven years. He was a member of the Redman. Survivors include his wife; a son, Royal of Minneapolis, Minn.; four daughters, Miss Lillian of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward (Viola) Luehrs and Mrs. Henry (Minerva) Aggen of New Holstein, and Mrs. Lawrence (Leona) Hennings of this city; a brother, William of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. No newspaper named, February 13, 1948
LILLIAN M. GUETZLOE cemetery #82 Miss Lillian Guetzloe, 77, of 2135 E. Tripoli St., Milwaukee, died Tuesday evening at St. Francis Hospital, there, where she had been hospitalized the past two weeks. A native of Kiel, she was born Oct. 16, 1895 a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Menne Guetzloe. She attended Kiel public schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1914. Miss Guetzloe was an employee of Phoeniz Hosiery, Milwaukee, until her retirement three years ago. She was a member of the Business and Professional Ladies Club of Milwaukee. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Viola Luehrs and Mrs. Minerva Aggen of New Holstein and Mrs Lawrence Hennings of Kiel and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and on Friday until the time of services. Feb 27, 1973
MARGARET GUETZLOE cemetery #82 Mrs. Margaret Guetzloe, 86, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Viola Luehrs, of 2112 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein. Mrs. Guetzloe was born Nov. 15, 1875, in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Schad Menne. She was married to Charles Guetzloe at Kiel on Jan. 27, 1894. The couple resided at Kiel where her husband was superintendent of Kiel Furniture Co. He preceded her in death in February 1948. She then made her home with her daughter. She was a member of Kiel Frauen Verein and Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include a son, Royal of Minneapolis, Minn., four daughters, Miss Lillian Guetzloe of Milwaukee, Mrs. Viola Luehrs and Mrs. Minerva Aggen of New Holstein and Mrs. Lawrence Henning of Kiel, eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. No newspaper named, June 14, 1962
MARIE GUETZLOE cemetery #44 Kiel’s Oldest Resident Dies At Advanced Age of 95 The oldest resident of Kiel, and one of the oldest in the county, Mrs. Marie Guetzloe, nee Wallich, passed away at her home at 2 o’clock Thursday morning of last week. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age. She had reached the age of 95 years and about 11 months. Mrs. Guetzloe was born in Koln, Germany, February 16, 1836. In 1848 she came to America with her parents, landing in Buffalo, N. Y. and came to Manitowoc in the spring of 1849. The family settled on a farm in the town of Newton, four miles south of Manitowoc. In 1852 her father died, leaving her mother with six small children in what may be called a wilderness. In 1855 she married William G. Guetzloe and settled on the old homestead. When the Civil war broke out in 1862 her husband volunteered and served through the war leaving her to shift as best as she could with five small children to support. At the close of the war he returned an invalid and died in 1867. She never remarried and continued on the farm until 1890 when she retired, turning the farm over to her married daughter, Ida. The family consisted of three sons, Gustave, William and Charles, and two daughters, Ida and Antonia, of which only William J. Guetzloe of Manitowoc, and Charles G. Guetzloe, of Kiel, survive. One child died in early infancy. She had resided at Kiel practically since she relinquished the farm, living in her own home at 513 Broadway, adjacent to the home of her son, Charles, who with his family guarded her welfare. She is survived also by 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the home, the last rites being conducted by Emil Meinardus. Pallbearers were Rudolph Greve, Philip A. Mueller, and Herman Roehr of this city, and Henry Aggen, Edward Luehrs, and Lawrence Hennings of New Holstein. Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc, where her husband was buried 65 years ago. Those from out of the city present for the last rites included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wallich, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bringolff and Miss Lillian Gueszloe of Milwaukee; Mrs. Josephine Muesiel and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Guetzloe of Manitowoc; Mrs. Norbert Hartung of Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Luehrs and son Richard. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aggen and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hennings and family, all of New Holstein. 1932 ********** Resident of County 83 Years Passes ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS IS SUMMONED Mother of William J. Guetzloe Dies at Kiel at Age of 95 Years; Came Here in 1848 Another of the early pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county has passed with the death of Kiel last night of Mrs. Marie Guetzloe, mother of William J. Guetzloe of this city, and one of the oldest residents of the county. Mrs. Guetzloe was 95 at her death and had been a resident of Manitowoc county since 1848, eighty- three years, probably the oldest continuous resident at her death. Native of Germany Marie Wallich was born at Koln Germany, Feb. 16, 1836 and came to Manitowoc county with her parents at the age of 12, the family settling on a farm in Newton, four miles south of this city. The death of her father in 1852 left the mother and family of six children to fight their way in what was virtually a wilderness. The marriage of Mrs. Guetzloe to William Guetzloe took place in 1855 and the couple took up their home on the old homestead where Mrs. Guetzloe continue to reside until 1890 when after turning the farm over to her daughter, she took up her home with a son, Christian, at Kiel. Widowed After Civil War Mr. Guetzloe, at outbreak of the Civil war, volunteered for service leaving Mrs. Guetzloe with five small children on the farm. He returned from the war an invalid and passed away in 1867. The widow with her little family carried on and Mrs. Guetzloe never married, remaining on the old homestead until taking up her residence at Kiel, where the declining years of life were passed with every care and attention to "Mother." Mrs. Guetzloe was the mother of three sons and two daughters, only two sons, Christian of Kiel, and William J., of this city, surviving her. Mrs. Guetzloe passed away at 2 o'clock this morning, death being calm and due to advanced age. Funeral services will be conducted at Kiel Saturday and the body will be brought to this city for interment at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 31, 1931 P. 2 ********** [bur. 1-2-1932/age 95 yrs/cause: senility/bur. on Adolph Wallich lot]
WILLIAM J. GUETZLOE William J. Guetzloe, 91, retired, died Sunday night at Shady Lane Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, where he had resided the past two years. His former address was 707 Jay St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, with Christian Science services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Guetzloe, who was born Feb. 15, 1862, at Newton, had a varied business career. He served as postmaster at Kiel for 16 years and then served as Manitowoc County circuit court clerk from 1917-1918 before becoming office manager for McMullen and Pitz Construction Company, Manitowoc. He was employed in that capacity until his retirement in 1936. In 1888 he married the former Bertha Matthaeus and she died in 1939. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. J. Taylor of Wisconsin Rapids; two sons, Harvey W. Guetzloe of New York City and Lester C. Guetzloe of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren. (rest missing) Nov. 1, 1953 ******* [d. 11-01-1953/age 91 yrs.]
LOUIS GUEX cemetery #63 Louis Guex, 86, retired town of Gibson farmer, died at the homestead early this morning following a stroke. Mr. Guex was born in Switzerland January 11, 1854 and came to America in 1890. He came directly to Wisconsin. Thirty-two years ago he took up farming on the present homestead now operated by his son Ernest. Mr. Guex married Hortense Bessard, who died in 1917. March 6, 1940
CARRIE GUGGENHEIM cemetery #89A Mrs. Carrie Guggenheim, 72, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mrs. Guggenheim was born June 18, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Anna Barta Herian. She attended rural schools in the Town of Two Rivers and later was employed at Zulu Knitting Co. and in the office of plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. She moved to Chicago where she was married to Henry Guggenheim. The couple resided there until his retirement in 1945 when the couple came back to Two Rivers and made its home with her sister, Miss Josephine Herian. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947. Besides her sister, several nieces and nephews survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963
JOHN GUHIN cemetery #55 John Guhin, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at the family home at Maple Grove Saturday evening. Deceased was born in Ireland in 1838 and reached the advanced age of 82 years. He came to America in 1855 and in 1868 was married to the wife who with four children survive him. Mr. Guhin was prominent in political and agricultural affairs of the county and was well known. The children are Mrs. John Sheridan, of Chicago, John of Syracuse, N.Y., Timothy of Dakota, Ill. Also one brother, Patrick, of Maple Grove and one sister, Mrs. Linane, also of Maple Grove. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, morning at Maple Grove. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1920 P. 5 ********* The funeral of John Guhin, who died at the advanced age of eighty two years, was held at Maple Grove on January 26. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1920 P. 4
VICTOR GUHL cemetery #84 Victor Guhl, 60, Rt. 1, Kiel, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at home. The Kiel F & AM Lodge will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetry, Rockville. Mr. Guhl was born March 25, 1911, in Germany, son of the late Karl and Marie Gerst Guhl. He came to the United States in 1929 and located in Evanston, Ill. He married Hildegard Roderweiss Sept. 17, 1932, at Evanston. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1946 locating in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Guhl was affiliated with the Great Lakes Tool and Engineering Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of the F & AM Lodge No. 336 of Kiel and the Manitowoc County Shrine Club of Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife, and a brother, Emil, of Germany. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1971
AUGUST GUHR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1886: Death in Newton of Mr. August Guhr, an old settler and well-known citizen. His burial took place in the city cemetery in Manitowoc.
CARL FRIEDRICH GUHR cemetery #44 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 7 July 1881 Died 4 July in Newton, born in Brandenburg on 11 Sept. 1794, a veteran of the Prussian army, received the Iron Cross for bravery. A son, August Guhr and a daughter Mrs. A.F. Dumke. (Note: This appears to be "Mr. Juhr")
HEDWIG GUHR cemetery #44 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1881: Miss Hedwig Guhr died yesterday, a niece of Mr. A.F. Dumke.
MABEL GUHR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1896: A little daughter of Town Newton resident Gustav Guhr, died on Wed. last week. [Burial register has Mabel Guhr, female, 11m 16d, born in town Newton, cause of death: intraeranial hemorrhage]
THERESA GUHR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: Death in the Oshkosh mental facility of Mrs. Theresa Guhr. Her sister lives in Town Newton, as had the deceased formerly.
LOUIS P. GUIDINGER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1897: Death of the 4-mo. old child of Lake Shore Road resident John Gittinger on Sat. from convulsions. Burial was Tues. morning at the local Catholic Cemetery.
THEKLA GUIDINGER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death on Wed. last week of a little daughter of John Guidinger in Newton. The funeral was held Fri. in the local Catholic Cemetery.
VIVIAN GUITERMAN cemetery #44 Mrs. Robert Guiterman, of 801 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Guiterman, nee Vivian Wieboldt, was born in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth LeClair Wieboldt. She was married to Robert Guiterman in Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member of Lakeview Drive Corp., the Association of Theater Corp., of Manitowoc, vice president of the Assn. of Theater Corp. of Manitowoc and manager of the Mikadow Theather, Manitowoc. Survivors include a brother, Thomas Hayes, of Two Rivers, and two nieces (Survivors omitted for privacy). A sister, Mrs. Lester Miller, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1972 ******** (b. 11 March 1900/d. March 1972/SSDI) [Vivian G. Guiterman/d. 03-05-1972/age 71 yrs.]
ERWIN A. GULBRAND cemetery #89C Erwin A. Gulbrand, age 86, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, October 8, 2000 at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Erwin was born December 1, 1913 in Two Rivers, son of the late Hans Peter and Emma (nee Behnke) Gulbrand Marek. He attended school in Denmark, Wis. On March 30, 1940 he was married to Irene Bruechert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage this past March. Erwin worked on the coal boats on the Great Lakes for the C. Reis Coal Co. for a number of years, before the couple began farming in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, where they operated a dairy farm for over 30 years. During the same period of time Erwin also worked for the Two Creeks Air Force Radar Base and was also employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co., where he retired from in 1976. Erwin was very active in his church, having taught Sunday school for many years and attended many Bible classes. He enjoyed sharing his faith with others. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, LeRoy, and Berdette Gulbrand, and four sisters, Dorathea (Mix) Moore, Erma Counard, Ruth Metz and Verona Bies. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, and Wednesday at the church after 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran School, or the donor’s choice. The family extends a very special thank you to the wonderful caregivers of the Wisteria Haus and the Hamilton Memorial Home for all their loving care and concern, and also to all the neighbors on S. Parkway Blvd. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 2000
IRENE M. GULBRAND cemetery #89C Irene M. Gulbrand, age 87, a resident of the Wisteria Haus Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2002 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2002 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Edward Stelter, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Iwo Rivers. Irene was born Dec. 26, 1914 in Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Edward and Octavia "Lena" (Olsen) Bruechert. She attended the East Twin School. On March 30, 1940 she married Erwin Gulbrand at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 2000. Together the couple operated a dairy farm in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, for more than 30 years. Irene was very active with the St. John’s Ladies Society and also taught Sunday school at the church for many years. She was a longtime volunteer at the Hamilton Memorial Home and also delivered Meals-On-Wheels. Irene enjoyed crotcheting and baking, especially making kolatches for family and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister- in-law: Orville Bruechert and Earl and Elsie Bruechert. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday evening and on Tuesday at the church, after 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. The family extends a special thank you to the caregivers of the Wisteria Haus and the Hamilton Memorial Home for all the loving care and kindness given to our mother over the past couple of years. A special thanks also to the ministers at St. John’s Church. Your kindness will alwways be remembered. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 30, 2002
HELGE GULICKSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1890: Death here on Tues., 06 May, of Helge Guligson(sic). The deceased was laid to rest in the city cemetery today, 08 May.
RANDY DEAN GUMTOW cemetery #82 Randy Dean Gumtow, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Gumtow, of 106 Thayer St., Plymouth, died at birth early Monday evening at the Plymouth Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, the paternal grandparents, the maternal grandparents, and the paternal great-grandparents, Committal services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kiel Cemetery with the Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church at Plymouth, officiating. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, November 12, 1957 – P. 8
ALMA GUNDERSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: Mrs. George Gunderson, a sister of Messrs. John and Arthur George here, died Monday in Sheboygan from pneumonia. Mrs. Gunderson, who was 36, is survived by her husband, 2 brothers and 7 sisters. The casket was brought here and will be buried in the city cemetery this afternoon. ********** [bur. 04-08-1909/cause: tuberculosis] ********** Mrs. George/d. 5 Apr. 1909/age 38/res. Sheboygan/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
GUNDER GUNDERSON cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1906: Death Sunday morning of Gunder Gunderson, a well-known resident of Town Cato, of old age debility. The deceased, who reached the age of 84, is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon in Jerpen.
HERMAN GUNDERSON cemetery #44a Herman Gunderson, 93, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate and burial will be in Manitowoc County Cemetery. Mr. Gunderson was born Oct. 3, 1879, in Norway, son of the late Michael and Anna Nelson Gunderson. He came to the United States in 1886, with his parents, settling in Manitowoc County. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at various farms in the county. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 21, 1973
OSCAR A. GUNDERSON cemetery #44 Oscar Gunderson, 64, of 824A York St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gunderson was born Sept. 13, 1907, at Chicago. He came with his parents to Manitowoc in 1910. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating from high school in 1925. Following graduation he was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc, and Sorge Dairy. Since 1950 he served on Freighter Ships S.S. Fitzgerald and S.S. Hennepin as second cook, retiring in 1971. Survivors include a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Leslie, of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Higgins, Mrs. Olaf (Myrtle) Berkedal and Mrs. John (Agnes) Watson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Irene) Glasser, of Greelev, Colo.; and nieces and nephews. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the chapel until the time of service. First Lutheran Brotherhood will conduct memorial servies at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the United Cancer Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1972 ******** [bur. on Mrs. S.O. Gunderson lot]
SIMON GUNDERSON cemetery #44 NORTH WATER ST. RESIDENT IS CALLED Simon Gunderson Fails to Survive Illness of Week Simon Gunderson, a resident of the ciy and county for seventy years, died at home on North Water street last night following an illness of two weeks. He had been confined to his bed for only a week and his condition was not believed to be serious, death coming unexpectedly. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the home with services at St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Gunderson was born at Bamic Norway, December 26, 1834, and would have been ninety at his next birthday. He came to this country and settled at Manitowoc July 4, 1854. for many years he served as a ship carpenter and later engaged in farming, retiring about fifteen years ago. He was twice married, his first wife dying some forty years ago, and is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. H.T. Erickson of Milwaukee, and two grandchildren, Florence and Seielen(?) Erickson. In spite of his advanced years Mr. Gunderson was in full enjoyment of all his faculties, kept in touch with local and world events, did a great deal of reading and was a most unusual man in many respects. He made a wide circle of friends for himself by his gracious and considerate ways and his passing will be mourned. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Thursday, June 26, 1924, front page ******* [bur 06-27-1924/cause: cystitis]
CHARLES A. GUNDLACH cemetery #89D Funeral services for Charles A. Gundlach, 40, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday night, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Gundlach was born Aug. 6, 1930, at Milwaukee, a son of Charles and the late Helen Gumowski Gundlach. He married the former Janet Tripe at Milwaukee Oct. 2, 1965. The couple came to Two Rivers two years ago. He was an employe at the Kewaunee Nuclear Power plant. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations, as well as the St. Mark Men's Council. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon where memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 14, 1971
CAROLINE GUSE cemetery #44 Mrs. Robert Guse Sr., 82, of 2510 Willmar street, died today at the home, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Pauls Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Guse, nee Caroline Loechlein, was born at Stiles, Wis., in 1863. The couple resided on a farm in Mishicot before locating here in 1933. Mr. Guse died in 1937. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. D.M. Healy, Mrs. W.E. Weyenberg, Mrs. Walter Namz and Miss Agnes, all of this city; two sons, Robert Jr., and Harold of this city; brother, Joseph of DePere; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Matzke of DePere, Mrs. Margaret Scheiler of Milwaukee, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, March 26, 1946 P. 2 ******** [d. 03-23-1946/age 82 yrs.]
ERNESTINE GUSE cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901: Death Sun., 07 July, in Greenstreet in Town Cooperstown of Mrs. Ernestine Guse of old age debility. The deceased was born in Doro, Brandenburg on 24 Mar. 1823 and came to America in 1855 with her husband, who preceded her in death in 1895. The couple settled in Town Cooperstown where they lived until their deaths. 6 of their 13 children survive her - Wilhelm, Frank, Hermann, and Julius Guse, and a daughter Mrs. Horstmann. (The article says there are 6 surviving children but only names 5). In addition she is survived by 23 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. The funeral of Mrs. Guse took place Tues. afternoon in Greenstreet. Pastor Sieker conducted the service. The number of vehicles in the funeral procession was exceptional.
FRANK CHRISTIAN GUSE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Death Friday of a child, born only a few days before, of Frank Guse, Jr. Burial was on Saturday. ****** [cause: premature]
HAROLD GUSE cemetery #43 Harold L. Guse, 65, of 546 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Guse was born July 29, 1904, at Mishicot, son of the late Robert and Caroline Loblien Guse. He married Esther Kohourt July 4, 1938, at Manitowoc where the couple resided. He was employed at Kellner Bros. for 23 years until 1965, when he took up employment with Brey's Food Market. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Robert, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. William Weyenberg and Miss Agnes Guse of Manitowoc, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970 ********* Funeral services for Harold L. Guse, 65, of 546 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Among survivors are his wife, the former Esther Kohout, who he married July 4, 1938, at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1970
JOHANN F. GUSE cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1895: Death in Cooperstown on Sun. last week, 08 Sept., of Mr. Johann Guse. He was born 11 Nov. 1829 in Retzenhagen, Pomerania. He married Ernestine Wegner in 1841, a marriage that produced 13 children, of whom 7 are deceased; 4 sons and 2 daughters, all grown, survive him. In 1857 the deceased came to America, settling in Town Cooperstown where he was self-employed as a blacksmith and farmer. The funeral took place 11 Sept., conducted by Pastor Sieker.
KATHARINA GUSE cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 Jan.) Death last Sun. evening in Town Gibson of Mrs. Robert Guse, of dropsy, at the age of 42 yrs. and a few weeks. Mrs. Guse was born in 1853 in Wesel in the Rhineland and came to America with her parents in 1855, living with them in Town Gibson. She married in 1873 to Robert Guse with whom she had 2 children, both of whom are deceased. She leaves her husband, her mother and 2 sisters. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the local cemetery.
RUDOLPH GUSE cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Jan.) Last Thurs., 07 Jan., there was a terrible incident in Town Gibson near Mishicott, involving Rudolph, the 13 yr. old son of Adolph Guse. He was playing with his friends in the schoolhouse of Dist. #2 in Town Mishicott, when his older brother, by two yrs., passed by from a rabbit hunt and sat down on a nearby bench to gossip with some friends. Young Rudolph went over and tried to snatch away his brother’s gun and pulled it toward himself. In an instant the gun went off and the entire load hit him on his right side. As quickly as possible he was taken home and Dr. G. L. Karnopp was called, but it was too late. Death came 12 hrs. later. He was the youngest child of 7. His burial took place last Sun. at the local general cemetery.
WALTER GUSE cemetery #63 Walter Guse, 77, formerly of 1117 Madison St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at Maple Crest Rest Home, Whitelaw, where he resided the past four years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mr. Guse was born in the Town of Gibson June 4, 1895, son of the late William and Bertha Kempfert Guse. He attended the district school and was an overseas Army veteran of World War I. He operated the homestead farm in the Town of Gibson until 1948 when he removed to Two Rivers, where he became engaged in the carpenter trade. In later years he was custodian at Emanuel church. He was a member of the Men's Brotherhood of the church and the Senior Citizens of Two Rivers. Mr. Guse married Alice March at Manitowoc May 20, 1953. Besides his wife he leaves a stepdaughter, Mrs. Marvin (June) Dorak, of Manitowoc; a stepson, William March, of Manitowoc, and three step- grandchildren and several nieces. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Senior Citizens may pay their respects at the funeral home at 4 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1972
WILHELM A. GUSE cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1891: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 24 Feb.) Little Willie Guse died of injuries Mon. of last week and was buried on Wed. He was an only child.
MARIE LEONA GUSTAFSON cemetery #63 Marie Leona Gustafson, age 89, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, in Two Rivers, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider officiating, with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. Marie was born in Milwaukee, on May 1, 1914, and has been an area resident since 1942. She attended beauty school. Marie married Ralph "Swede" Gustafson in December 1969, in Tisch Mills, and he preceded her in death June 23, 1984. She was employed as a beautician for many years, and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. Marie is survived by several stepchildren and stepgrandchildren and by a very special friend. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in her name. A special thank you is extended to the entire staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home of Two Rivers, and to Dr. Julia Hester-Diaz for their special love, care and concern shown to Marie during her illness. Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2004
CHARLES GUSTAVESON cemetery #2 Charles Gustaveson, 82, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. Mr. Gustaveson was born Dec. ?, 1889 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Gustave and Ann Hanson Gustaveson. He married Nita Sampe Dec. 30, 1916 at the home of the bride. He farmed all his life in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors include his wife; a son, Earl, of Burlington; a brother, Norman, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1971
CAPT. CHARLES GUSTAVESON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1894: Death last Thurs. of Capt. Charles Gustaveson following a short illness, at 73 yrs. of age. As a young man he attended the Military Academy in Stockholm and served later as a lieutenant in the Swedish army. He came to American in 1846 and served in the war against Mexico. In 1862 he entered the Civil War with the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was released 14 Jan. 1864 and served as Provost Marshal of Kewaunee, following which he returned to his farm in Manitowoc Rapids. He is survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters. The local G.A.R. Post conducted the burial services. ******* [cause: paralysis]
GUSTAVUS A. GUSTAVESON cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1894: Death of 37 yr. old Gustav Gustaveson in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
REINHART GUSTMAN cemetery #44 Reinhart F. Gustman, 90, formerly of 1013 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, resident of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, the past three years, died Monday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gustman was born Nov. 9, 1882, at Wrightstown, son of the late Karl and Wilhelmina Schroeder Gustman. He married Abbie Nohr June 2, 1904, at Morrison. He farmed in his early years, coming to Manitowoc in 1920. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring 25 years ago. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lenora) Hetzberg and Mrs. Gordon (Garnet) James, of Berlin, Mrs. Herbert (Verona) Gutknecht, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ernst (Erma) Vogel, of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, a twin brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 23, 1973
BERNHARD GUTHEIL cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1885: Death of 45-year old Bernhard Gutheil, member of the brewery firm, Gutheil Bros., on 15 Feb. in Kiel. He leaves a wife and two children. He had been ill for a very long time with kidney disease, possibly connected to his wartime service with the 24th Wisc. Inf. Regt. The funeral took place a week ago yesterday.
BERNHARDT GUTHEIL cemetery #84 DIED—In this city on the 3d inst., of diphtheria, Bernhard Louis son of F. R. and Maria Gutheil, aged 8 years and 2 months. This is the second affliction of the same nature that has befallen this worthy family within a short period. Chilton Times, November 10, 1877
FERDINAND GUTHEIL (d. 1877) cemetery #84 DIED—In this city, on Sunday afternoon Oct. 28th, 1877, Ferdinand O., youngest son of F. R. and Marie Gutheil, aged two years and a few days. In behalf of the community we tender the sympathy of the neighborhood to our worthy Mayor and his estimable wife. Chilton Times, November 3, 1877
FERDINAND R. GUTHEIL cemetery #84 G00D MAN 1S CALLED THE FIRST MAYOR OF CHILTON DEAD Ferdinand R. Gutheil at One Time a Prominent Business Man in this City Died at Waukesha. Word reached this city Tuesday that Ferdinand R. Gutheil died at his home in Waukesha on Monday, April 22nd of heart disease. Mr. Gutheil was enjoying his usual good health until about two weeks ago when he was stricken with the sickness from which he died. The deceased was born in Thuringen, Germany, Aug. 28, 1833 and came to America in 1846, locating with other members of the family in the town of Mequon, Ozaukee county, where he resided until 1856 when he moved to Kiel, and in company with his brothers he engaged in the brewing business. While a resident of Kiel he was married to Marie Hayssen, daughter of the late Captain A. G. Hayssen. In 1866 he came to Chilton and established a brewery on the sight now occupied by the Calumet Brewing company. He disposed of his interest in the Brewery in the early eighties to Nicholas Thomas and shortly after moved to Missouri where he remained a short time and then went further west to Gunnison, Colorado, where he continued in the brewing business. In the early nineties he returned to Wisconsin and engaged in the milling business with his son Arthur, in which he was interested up to the time of his death. While a resident of Chilton he took an active interest in public affairs and enjoyed the distinction of being the first mayor of the town after its incorporation 1877. He was also a member of the Chilton~Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges and was recognized as one of the leading men of affairs of the town. He is survived by a widow, one son Arthur of Waukesha and four daughters, Mrs. Geo. Brickbauer of Plymouth, Mrs. Louis Laun of Elkhart Lake. Mrs. Richard Gove and Mrs. A. F. Bingenheimer of Milwaukee. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Waukesha and the body was taken to Kiel Thursday for interment. (No newspaper named, 4-27-1912)
JOHANNA C.E. GUTHEIL cemetery #84 F. R. Gutheil, of this city, received a telegram on Thursday of last week informing him that his mother, Mrs. J. Gutheil, aged 80 years, had died suddenly at Kiel. Some two weeks ago she visited her son in this city and returned to the home of her son Louis in Kiel. On Thursday some friends called on her and while in conversation she fell forward and expired, from heart trouble, to which she has been subject for some years. The deceased was born in Germany in 1820. She came to America with her husband and family and located in the town of Mequon, Ozaukee county, where she resided a few years and then moved to Kiel, Manitowoc county. She was a kind, generous neighbor, a fond and loving mother, and was respected by those who knew her. The funeral occurred Saturday and was largely attended. She leaves three sons. F. R., of this city, Louis and Oscar, and one daughter, Mrs. Aug. Krieger, of Milwaukee. Chilton Times, June 18, 1892 ******** Part of her family is on the 1880 Federal census for Schleswig, Manitowoc county, page 28. ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
MARIE GUTHEIL cemetery #84 Called By Death. Death claimed Mrs. Marie Gutheil, nee Hayssen, widow of Ferdinand Gutheil, at the home of her son Arthur at Waukesha Tuesday evening. She was born in Germany, Dec. 20, 1841, and reached the age of 80 yrs. The deceased succumbed to an attack of heart trouble after two days' illness. Mr. and Mrs. Gutheil were old-time residents of the town of Schleswig, residing about two miles east of Kiel, where Mr. Gutheil conducted a brewery for many years. He passed away April 22, 1912, at Waukesha, where they made their home after leaving here about 25 years ago. The survivors are four daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Geo. Brickbauer, M.D. of Plymouth; Mrs. Louis Laun of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Rich. Gove of Berkely, Cal.; Mrs. Alf. Bingenheimer of Couer D'Lane, Idaho, and Arthur Guteil of Waukesha; also one brother, Fred. Hayssen of Madison, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Gutheil of Salt Lake City, Utah; and 12 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, from Meiselwitz's undertaking rooms, interment to take place in the family lot in the Rockville cemetery. Rev. Zeh of Rhine will officate at the obsequies. - March 1922
CHRISTINA GUTMAN cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz) Also, Death Sunday morning after an illness of several months of Mrs. Christina Gutmann (nee Pfefferle) of a heart attack at age 46. She leaves her husband and 4 children. Burial will take place Wednesday from St. Gregory Church. ******** (From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page) Christina nee Pfefferle (July 13, 1861-July 8, 1906 wife of John [1862-1953] –married July 1, 1884 at St. Gregory daughter of Felix Pfefferle and Walburga Benz –died from "Bright's disease, heart disease")
GUSTINA / JUSTINA GUTMAN cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893: Death in Eaton of 68 yr. old Mrs. Justina Guttmann after a 2 day illness. Her husband preceded her in death 4 yrs. ago and one year later her eldest son passed away. Three grown children, all married, survive. The deceased was born in Obermuensterthal, Baden, and came to America with her husband in 1854. They spent their entire lives farming near St. Nazianz. ******* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Justina nee Wiessler (June 16, 1826-Sept. 19, 1893 wife of Cornelius –born Baden
JULIA GUTTMAN cemetery #44 DIES AFTER BEING ON WAY TO RECOVERY Mrs. Albert Guttman Passes Away at Battle Creek Mrs. Julia Guttman, wife of Albert J. Guttman died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., at 1:30 this morning, the end coming suddenly when she was believed to be on the road to recovery. Mr. Guttman and his nephew, Fred Alter, left at noon for the Michigan city to bring back the body. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. News of the death will come as a shock to a wide circle of friends, it being unexpected. Mrs. Nic Kettenhoggen had started for Battle Creek on the 5 o'clock train this morning to visit Mrs. Guttman, who is her sister, but was notified of the death on the train enroute to Milwaukee and returned to the city. Mr. Guttman had visited his wife last week and found her much improved in health. He had started out on his regular trip for the Manitowoc Seed company, of which he is president and general manager, and was located at Ripon where he was informed of the death. He returned to the city immediately and with Mr. Alter left at noon for Michigan. 45 Years of Age Mrs. Guttman who previous to her marriage was Miss Julia Matek, was born in this city April 3, 1879 and was forty-five years of age. She received her early education in the local schools and later attended the state normal securing a teacher's certificate and for many years served on the teaching staff of the local school both at what is now the Washington Junior High school and the Garfield school. Ten years ago June 17 she was married to Mr. Guttman and the couple have alsways made their home here, having a fine residence at the corner of North Seventh and Park street. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Jacob Matek and one sister, Mrs. Nic Kettenhoffen. Passenger on Wrecked Train About sixteen years ago Mrs. Guttman, who was then a teacher, made a trip west with a group of Wisconsin educators and was a passenger on the steamer Columia when it was wrecked in a Pacific coast storm. She was rescued but a companion, Miss Francis Schroeder of Two Rivers lost her life and she is said never to have fully recovered from that experience as her nerves were shattered. Mrs. Guttman was active in social work and had made for herself a wide circle of friends to whom news of death will cause keen regret. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 10, 1924 P. 2 ******** [bur 07-12-1924/age 46 yrs/cause: mucous colitis marked asthenia myocardic insufficiency/bur on Albert Guttman lot]
MARIA ANNA GUTMANN cemetery #22 Name: Guttmann, Maria Anna D.: 6/25/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 28 ************* Gutman, Maria Anna –Oschwald Sister (1831 from census-June 25, 1865)
BERTHA GUTSCHOW cemetery #87 Funeral Services are Arranged for Mrs. F. Gutschow Mrs. Fred Gutschow, 68, passed away at her home, 1818 Saemann avenue, at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Gutschow was born in Maple Hill, Wis., Jan. 22, 1870 and was married to Fred Gutschow in Hamlin, N.Y., Aug. 15, 1891. The couple resided at Hamlin for 14 years. In 1906 they came to Wisconsin and located at School Hill, where the family lived until nine years ago, since which time they lived in Sheboygan. A home-loving wife and mother, Mrs. Gutschow’s greatest interests were centered in her home and family. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Frank of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Carl of School Hill, and Lawrence, this city; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Diem, School Hill, and Emily, at home; nine grandchildren, four brothers, William Paepke, Howard City, Mich.; Fred and Albert Paepke, Pierson City, Mich., and Frank Paepke, of Rockford, Mich. Three sons preceded Mrs. Gutschow in death. The body was removed to Nickel’s Funeral home, where it can be viewed from 8 o’clock this evening to the time of services, which will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Funeral home, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. The Rev. E. H. Schmidt will officiate and burial will be made in the Louis Corners cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, September 23, 1938 – P. 9
ERNST GUTSCHOW cemetery #87 Ernst Guetschow Dies at His Home Near School Hill Kiel – Ernst Guetschow passed away at his home, two miles north of School Hill, this morning at __ {illegible} o’clock following a heart attack which he suffered Friday. He was born on November 1_ {illegible}, 1870, in Germany, and at the age of five years, came with his parents to America, settling on the homestead farm in town of Meeme, where his death occurred. His marriage to Miss Ida Henschel took place on May 29, 1904. Survivors are his wife, three sons, Walter of School Hill; Elwood and Merlin, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Karsted of Sheboygan; and Norma and Leora, at home; four brothers, Fred of Sheboygan; Frank of Colby, Wis.; Carl of Milwaukee, Henry of School Hill; one sister, Mrs. Sam June of Chilton and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the church at Louis Corners. The Rev. Harold O. Gruenewald will officiate and interment will be made in the church cemetery. ***** Ernst Guetschow is Laid to Rest Following Last Rites Kiel – Funeral services for Ernst Guetschow, aged 55, who passed away at his home, two miles north of School Hill, Friday, were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence, followed by services at 2 p.m. at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners. Rev. Harold O. Grunwald officiated and burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The pallbearers were Carl Guetschow, Gilbert Guetschow, Norman Guetschow, Albert Henschel, Hubert Henschel and Emil Eckardt. The following out-of-town friends and relatives attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Henschel, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Henschel, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Henschel, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ebeling, Hilda Henschel, Violet Henschel, Irene Henschel, Harvey Henschel, Irma Henschel and Verona Henschel of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Henschel, Mrs. Susan Eckardt and Mr. and Mrs. Arno Eckardt and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Henschel of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guetschow, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Guetschow, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Guetschow and Gilbert Guetschow of School Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herber, Mr. and Mrs. William Zorn, Verona Guetschow and Emily Guetschow of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guetschow of Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guetschow, Evelyn Guetschow, Harry Guetschow and Louis Schmitt of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Blaska of Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wernecke, Lucille Wernecke and Harold Wernecke of Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boeldt of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schutte of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Juno and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt of Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Henschel of School Hill; Elmer Nagel of Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. Louise Henschel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henschel, Carl Prigge, Edmund Ohse and Jochim Steffen of Cleveland, and Traffic Officer Bill Braun, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Brockmann of Sheboygan. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, May 16, 1934 – P. 18 ******** Ernst Guetschow, 64, town of Meeme farmer, died at 3 o'clock Friday morning at his farm home following a heart attack. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 and from the German Lutheran church of Louis Corners at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Harold Grunwald officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany, Nov. 16, 1870. At the age of five years he came to America with his parents and the family settled in Meeme. On May 29, 1904 he was married to Ida Henschel, who survives him. Survivors, in addition to his widow are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Karstaedt of Sheboygan and Norma and Leora at home; three sons, Walter of School Hill and Edward and Merlin at home; four brothers, Frederick of Sheboygan, Frank of Colby, Carl of Manitowoc and Henry of School Hill: a sister, Mrs. Samuel Juno of Chilton and two grandchildren. The pallbearers were Carl Guetschow, Gilbert Guetschow, Norman Guetschow, Albert Henschel, Hubert Henschel and Emil Eckardt. - 1934 (no newspaper named)
HENRY GUTSCHOW cemetery #87 Henry Gutschow, 79, of School Hill, a retired Town of Meeme farmer and former director of the St. Nazianz State Bank, died Tuesday afternoon at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital after an illness of four months. Born Jan. 18, 1882, in Germany, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gutschow. At the age of three, he came with his parents to the United States, settling in the Town of Meeme. He attended the district school there and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. On May 5, 1908, he married Miss Emma Goetsch of the Town of Meeme and they settled on a farm now operated by their son Norman. Mr. Gutschow retired from farming in 1938 but continued to live in the township. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1958. He was a director of the St. Nazianz bank from 1946 to 1960 and for many years was a director of the School Hill Cheese Co. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Gilbert and Norman Gutschow, both of rural Kiel; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Church with the Rev. E. G. Behm, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, officiating in the absence of the Rev. William Hartwig, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, August 16, 1961 – P. 14
IDA (HENSCHEL) GUTSCHOW cemetery #87 Mrs. Ida Gutschow, 85, a former Town of Meeme and Sheboygan resident, died today at Rocky Knoll. She had been a resident of the annex for the past 22 months and a patient in the hospital for two weeks. The widow of the late Ernst Gutschow, she was born March 16, 1881, in the Town of Meeme, the daughter of the late Christine and Mary Henschel. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in the Town of Centerville. On May 29, 1904, she was married at St. Peter and Paul Church. They operated the Gutschow home farm in the Town of Meeme for 30 years. Her husband died in May, 1934. Later she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Karstaedt, Sheboygan. Mrs. Gutschow was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, and the church’s Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Mabel) Karstaedt, Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmer (Norma) Nagel, rural Valders, and Mrs. Carl (Leora) Prigge, rural Cleveland; three sons, Walter, School Hill, Elwood, Town of Meeme, and Merlin, Plymouth; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Gosse, Longwood, Clark County, Wis., Mrs. Carl Boeldt, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alma Wernicke, Cleveland, and Mrs. Edna Schuette, Neenah. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 21, 1966 – P. 6
WALTER R. GUTSCHOW cemetery #87 Walter R. Gutschow, 67, of School Hill, a retired Manitowoc County Highway Department employe, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, following a three-week illness. He was born April 11, 1905 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Ernest and Ida Henschel Gutschow. He attended Woodland School in the district. On Oct. 25, 1930 he married Norma Raquet of the Town of Schleswig at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple lived at School Hill after marriage. Mr. Gutschow was a machine operator for the Highway Department until his retirement on July 1, 1970. He was a life-long gmember of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed, a member of the Men's Club of the church and for 25 years a local secretary and treasurer of the Aid Association for Lutherans. He was also a member of the church building committe, a former church elder and a member of the School Hill Trap Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Church, Louis Corners. Pastor Adalbert Schultz, will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel after 4 p.m. Thursday, until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until time of service. July 25, 1972
HERMANN GUTTMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1895: Death has claimed another of our old citizens, this time Mr. Hermann Guttmann on Sun. morning of Bright's disease. The deceased, who enjoyed a large number of acquaintances in the entire county, was born 19 Apr. 1831 in Landsberg, Kreis Rosenberg, Prussia. He came to America in 1856 and settled in Two Rivers where in 1858 he married Antonie Bertram. In 1859 he moved to Manitowoc where he has since resided. In his first years he established a cannery, but later established a leather business. He served a few terms as Alderman and Assessor in our city. In recent weeks he sickened but still could be found in his store, not being bedridden until the last two days. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters and 5 sons. His well-attended funeral took place Tues. in the city cemetery with participation by the Hermanns Sons, United Workers (vereinigten Arbeiter), the Odd Fellows, and the Freemasons.
FRANK GUYLES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1907: A telegram received here Tuesday reports that Frank Guyles died Monday in San Diego, California. Last fall he had given up his position as cashier for the Albert Landreth Co. here in order to seek possible relief for his illness in southern California. The body will be brought here for burial. The deceased, a son of the late sawmill owner Jacob F. Guyles, was born 56 years ago in Waukegan and came here as a child. He leaves a widow, who is a daughter of the late Charles Luling, and one daughter. ******* [bur. 02-25-1907/cause: anaemia]
GEORGE B. GUYLES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1886: Death of 31-year old George Guyles on 10 June in the home of Mr. L.J. Nash.
JOHN F. GUYLES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1876: Mr. John F. Guyles died on 25 March. ******** Death Removes Two Prominent Manitowoc Pioneers Manitowoc, March 27. - Some of our oldest settlers have passed away. On Saturday evening John F. Guyles, of this city, died. He came to Manitowoc at an early day from Waukegan, and has been identified with the business interests of this city for more than twenty years. He was an active, energetic business man, and made his influence felt in every project he engaged in. He was a captain on the lakes at an early day, and was well known among the veteran vessel men on the lake shore. His place will be hard to fill. The flags on the shipping were displayed at halfmast out of respect to his memory. Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, March 29, 1876, pg. 7, issue 77, col A ******* [bur. 03-29-1876]
LYDIA ARATHUSA GUYLES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1899: Death Thurs. morning last week of Mrs. L.A. Guyles, an old resident of our city, after an illness of many days. The deceased who was 75 leaves 3 children and was buried Sat. ******* [cause: heart disease]
MARGARET J. GUYLES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1899: Death Fri. of 10-yr. old MARGARET J. GUYLES here after an illness of several years. The burial took place Sun. ********* [bur. 09-08-1899/cause: tuberculosis]