[ HAP ] OBITUARIES
CARL HAPPEL cemetery #84 Karl Happel, a farmer residing near Kiel was found dead yesterday morning, having cut his throat with a razor. At one time he was an inmate of the Northern Hospital but was later released as cured. He was 52 years of age and is survived by a wife and two sons. The Sheboygan Press, June 3, 1913
EDNA HAPPEL cemetery #82 Mrs. Edna Happel, of 623 7th St., Kiel, the widow of John Hapel, died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where she was admitted Wednesday afternoon. Her husband preceded her in death in July of 1958. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Further particulars will be published in the Friday edition of the Sheboygan Press. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, April 13, 1961 – P. 14 ******* Mrs. John Happel, 71, of 623 7th St., Kiel, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for one day. She was born Edna Gessert in the Town of Rhine on Feb. 1, 1890, a daughter of the late John and Caroline Simonsmeier Gessert. She attended school in the district and was baptized and confirmed at Zoar Reformed Church there. She married John Happel on Nov. 28, 1912, in the Town of Rhine. Her husband preceded her in death in July of 1958. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Reformed Church in Kiel, the Women’s Guild of the church, the Kiel Frauenverein, the Happy Hour Club and the Centennial Homemakers Group. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Henry Feld of Kohler, Mrs. Ewald Olm of R. 1, Cleveland, and Mrs. Roland H. Meyer of Sheboygan, and one brother, Arthur Gessert, of Sheboygan. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel until 11 a.m. Saturday, and at the church from noon until the time of the service. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 14, 1961 – P. 10
GEORGE HAPPEL cemetery #82 From Sheboygan county death records: George Happel (v.40 p.212) Dec. 20, 1856-July 12, 1936 Husband of Lizetta Mueller Son of Jacob Happel and Charlotte Ackerman (both born Germany) Born Germany –farmer Died from “myocarditis –chronic nephritis, 1930” Buried at Kiel (Manitowoc. co.) ********** George Happel, aged 79, well-known resident of the town of Rhine, passed away at the homestead farm, a mile south of Millhome on Sunday evening at 11 p.m. after an illness of several years. The deceased was born in Hessendarmsdorf, Germany on December 20, 1856, and in 1865, came to America with his parents, who located on the present farm home, where the deceased has spent his entire life. He was married to Miss Lizetta Mueller of the town of Rhine on July 12, 1882, just 53 years, to the day, before his death. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Dr. Edwin Happel of Luxemburg, Jacob on the homestead farm, and john of this city; also one grandson. Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 2 o'clock with burial in the local cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Worthman was in charge of the funeral services. ********** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
JACOB HAPPEL cemetery #84 Jacob Happel, a well known resident of Town Rhine died at the age of 80 years. Plymouth Post, May 1, 1902
JACOB HAPPEL cemetery #82 Jacob Happel, 78, of Rhine Center, a retired Town of Rhine farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. He was born Dec. 8, 1882, near the Town of Rhine, a son of the late George and Lizzetta Mueller Happel. He received his education in the district school, and from the death of his father until his retirement, when he moved to Rhine Center, he operated the Happel homestead farm in the Town of Rhine. He never married. He is survived by one nephew, Dr. Emery Happel of Brookfield; and two sisters- in-law, Mrs. John Happel of Kiel, and Mrs. Edwin Happel of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Friday until the time of the service. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, November 25, 1960 – P. 8 ******** Funeral services for Jacob Happel, 78, of Rhine Center, a retired Town of Rhine farmer, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, officiated. During the service Mrs. Howard Vorpahl accompanied Mrs. Athniel Raquet who sang “Abide With Me.” Burial took place in the Kiel Cemetery. Pall bearers were Melvin Happel, Amos Miller, Donald Schlichting and Edgar Zimmermann. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, November 28, 1960 – P. 14
JOHN HAPPEL cemetery #82 John Happel, 69, of 623 7th St., Kiel, died Thursday morning at Browning, Mont., while on a vacation trip to the state of Washington with his wife, Edna. Details of the death were not immediately available. Mr. Happel was employed in the service room of the Stoelting Bros. Co., manufacturers of dairy equipment, from 1921 until his retirement in May, 1957. His body will be returned to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, August 1, 1958 – P. 8 ******* Funeral services for John Happel, 69, of 623 7th St., Kiel, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon. Mr. Happel died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday in a motel at Browning, Mont., while on a vacation trip to the state of Washington with his wife, Edna. The couple left Kiel Monday morning. Born Oct. 8, 1888, in Town Rhine, he was a son of the late George and Lizzetta Mueller Happel, and attended district school and Kiel High School. On Nov. 28, 1912, he married the former Miss Edna Gessert of Town Rhine. He was employed in the service room of the Stoelting Bros. Co., manufacturers of dairy equipment, from 1921 until his retirement in May, 1957. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church and also the Brotherhood of the church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, are a brother, Jacob of rural Elkhart Lake, and a nephew, Dr. Emery Happel of West Allis. A brother also preceded him in death. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 2, 1958 – P. 6
LIZETTE HAPPEL cemetery #82 From Sheboygan county death records: Lizetta Happel nee Mueller (v.51 p.413) March 12, 1861-July 6, 1945 Wife of George Happle Daughter of John E. Mueller and Sabine Mueller (both born Germany) Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County Died from “chronic myocarditis, 9 years –artereosclerosis” Buried at Kiel Cemetery (Manitowoc co.) ********* Mrs. Lizetta Happel, aged 84, widow of the late George Happel, passed away Friday morning on the homestead farm in the town of Rhine after a long illness. The deceased was born the daughter of John E. and Sabina Mueller on March 12, 1861. On July 12, 1882 she was married to George Happel, and since that time has made her home in the town of Rhine on the homestead farm. Her husband preceded her in death July 12, 1936, and a son, Dr. E. P. Happel, died September 1, 1944. Survivors are two sons, Jacob on the homestead farm, and John of this city; two brothers, George Mueller of Rock Island, Illinois, and Edwin Mueller of Manitowoc, and one grandchild, Emery Happel of Luxemburg. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and burial was made in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated. Mrs. Eugene M. Thieleke, soloist rendered the following selections: "The King of Love My Shepherd Is," "Across the Border Land," and "Who Is There Like Thee." - 1945 ********* From Sheboygan county marriage records: George Happel and Lisette Mueller (v.5 p.179) July 12, 1882 in civil ceremony, Town of Rhine George Happel Son of Jacob Happel and Mary A. Friess Born Germany –farmer in Town of Rhine Lisette Mueller Daughter of John and Saline Mueller Witnesses Peter Koebel and Carl Roehring ******* (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
LOUISE A. HAPPEL cemetery #82 Louisa Happel, 93, a former Kiel resident, died this morning at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein where she had lived for the past five years. The former Louisa Neumann was born Sept. 28, 1889, in the Town of Schleswig (Manitowoc County), daughter of William and Anna Mauer Neumann. She attended district school. On Jan. 25, 1913, she married William Happel at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1958, when they moved to Kiel. He died in 1980. Mrs. Happel was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel; its Women’s Guild Society, the Fraunverein and GUG Germania Society. Survivors include a son, Melvin of Kiel; two grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; a step grandchild; two great-step-grandchildren; a brother, Oscar Neumann of rural Kiel; and three stepsisters; Mrs. William Diefenthaler and Mrs. Erna Jung, both of Kiel, and Mrs. Edwin Meinnert of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. No newspaper named, November 1982 ******* (28 Sep 1889/Nov 1982/SSDI)
LUCINDA HAPPEL cemetery #82 Mrs. Melvin Rappel, 50, of R.2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died at her home Monday afternoon after a lengthy illness. The former Lucinda Vogel was born Feb. 20, 1920, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Arno and Hattie Schmitt Vogel. She attended district school in Eaton. She was married to Mr. Happel on Oct. 26, 1940, at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. After marriage they settled on the Rappel homestead farm in Schleswig. She was a member of St. Peter Church, its Women’s Guild and the Centennial Homemakers group. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Church, the Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 p.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of services. (no newspaper named, Oct. 12, 1970)
MARIAN HAPPEL cemetery #84 Elkhart Lake – Mrs. Anna Maria Happel (nee Friese) passed away Friday at the home of her step-son, George Happel in Town Rhine from the results of a stroke which she suffered some weeks ago. She was born June 29th, 1829 in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. She was married to Jacob Happel, a widower with eight children in 1859. In 1865 the family came to America and Town Rhine where they purchased a farm which they operated until her death when she was 82 years, 5 months and 12 days old. They had one son, Carl, and one daughter, Anna, the wife of Henry Dexheimer who recently passed away. She also is survived by 5 step-children, 4 grandchildren and 18 step grandchildren. The burial is Tuesday afternoon in the Rockville Cemetery with Wm. Broeckert having the funeral sermon. Plymouth Post, December 19, 1914
MELVIN W. HAPPEL cemetery #82 Melvin W. Happel, 83, a former rural Kiel resident, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2003, at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, where he had been a resident of the past six years. He was born May 10, 1919, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of William and Louise Neumann Happel. He attended Rockville grade school and was a graduate of Kiel High School. On Oct. 26, 1940, he married Lucinda Vogel at St. Peters UCC in Kiel. She died Oct. 13, 1970. On March 23, 1975, he married Myrtle Grunwald (Conrad) at St. Peters UCC in the Town of Rhine. She died May 11, 1998. He farmed the family homestead in the Town of Schleswig all his life until retiring in 1976. He then was employed at Millersville Box Co. for approximately five years. He is a member of St. Peters UCC in the Town of Rhine and a former member of the Manitowoc Co. Farm Bureau, St. Peters UCC in Kiel and the Church dartball league. He enjoyed dancing and raising horses. Survivors include one son (private); one daughter (private); one stepson (private); five grandchildren, one great-grandson, two step grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren. No newspaper named, February 22, 2003 ******* (10 May 1919/22 Feb 2003/SSDI)
WALTER HAPPEL cemetery #84 In the hospital in Sheboygan, sometime during the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Mr. Walter Happel, a young man of 21 years died after an operation for appendicitis. He was the son of Carl Happel who died before him, and had been working as a farm hand on the farm of Mr. August F. Luedke north of Kiel. He leaves behind, his mother and one brother. The burial took place on Sunday morning at the Rockville Cemetery. The Guardians of Liberty were his honor guard accompanied by the Arion Kapelle (Band). Mr. Wm. Broeckert gave the eulogy. Kiel Record - 1914
WILLIE E. HAPPEL cemetery #82 William (Willie) Happel, 91, a former Kiel resident, died March 29 at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had resided or the past three years. He was born December 2, 1888, in the town of Schleswig, son of Karl and Nellie Happel. He attended district school. He married Louisa Neumann on January 25, 1913, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1958, when they moved to Kiel. They observed their 67 wedding anniversary in January. Mr. Happel was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors are his wife; a son, Melvin, Kiel; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. No newspaper named, 1980 ******* (02 Dec 1888/Mar 1980/SSDI)
CATHARINA HAPPERT cemetery #22 Name: Happert, Catharina D.: 9/23/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 97
CLEMENS HAPPLE cemetery #22 Name: Happle, Clemens D.: 12/26/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 4 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 87 *********** (Clemens (baby -Oct. 22, 1869-Dec. 26, 1869 -son of John Happle and Franziska Mullingen)
JOSEPH HAPPLE cemetery #22 Name: Hapel, Joseph D.: 1/12/1863 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 11 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 13
JOSEPH HAPPLE cemetery #22 Name: Happly, Joseph D.: 3/20/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: ? Age at Death: B.P.: Eaton D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: John B. Happly M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 266 ************ (Son of John B. Happle and Carolina Derler -born Town of Eaton)
HEINRICH HAPPLY cemetery #22 Name: Happly, Heinrich D.: 3/29/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 4 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 171 *************** (Happle, Heinrich (child -Oct. 2, 1872-March 29, 1874 son of John Happle and Franziska Mullingen -born Town of Eaton)
DORATHEA HARBRECHT cemetery #84 In the house of her son-in-law, Mr. Fred Schubert. Mrs. Darette Harbrecht died on March 7th at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 2 days. She came from Mecklenburg in 1851 with her husband to America. He died in 1886. She leaves 9 children. Plymouth Post, March 16, 1904
JOHN HARBRECHT cemetery #84 1880 United States Federal Census, Schleswig twp, Manitowoc co. Name: John Harbrecht Home in 1880: Schleswig, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Age: 58 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 Birthplace: Mec Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Dorathea Father's birthplace: Mec Mother's birthplace: Mec Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age John Harbrecht 58 Dorathea Harbrecht 55 Henry Harbrecht 24 Maria Harbrecht 21 Emma Harbrecht 17 Willie Harbrecht 14 Mine Harbrecht 14 Louis Harbrecht 11 Fred Harbrecht 8 Geo. Harbrecht 4
JOHN J. HARBRECHT cemetery #84 FORMER BLACKSMITH AND HERB DOCTOR DIES AT PLYMOUTH Plymouth—(Special) John J. Harbrecht, Sr., 85, former blacksmith at Millhome, died at 2:30 o’clock this morning at his home on Western avenue. He was born Feb. 4, 1854, in Germany and when he was a year old he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harbrecht, to the town of Schleswig. He became a farmer and later a blacksmith and carried on his trade in Milhome for 51 years. He was known as an herb doctor and claimed to have cures of various diseases. He married Charlotte DeForth 63 years ago in Sheboygan. She died Nov. 19, 1932. After his retirement in 1932, he went to live with his son, John, Jr., in Adell. They moved to Plymouth two years ago. Survivors are the following children, Edmund and Mrs. Viola Cain of Los Angeles, Mrs. Virgil (Lydia) Nichols of Salt Lake City, Utah, Raymond of St. Paul Park, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Dexheimer of Wrightstown, Wis., and John, Jr., of Plymouth; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grand- children; a brother, Louis of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Tegge of Arlington Heights, Ill. A son, Eugene, died during the war and two infant children also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Contine??Funeral Home, the Rev. Otto Saewert of Zoar Reformed Church, town of Rhine, officiating, with burial in Rockville, Wis. Cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Friday night at 7 o’clock on. The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, April 4, 1940
MARGARET HARBRECHT cemetery #82 Mrs. Harbrecht Is Laid to Rest Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Harbrecht, who passed away at her home in Cudahy, Saturday, April 18, after a lingering illness, were held in Kiel April 21 with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The deceased was born in Hessen, Germany, July 29, 1874 and came directly to Wisconsin in 1884. She was united in marriage to Louis Harbrecht several years later and two sons were born to the couple, one of them dying in infancy. She is survived by her husband and one son, Norman, both of Cudahy. Two brothers, Adam Sandel of Kiel, and Henry Sandel of Cudahy; and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Henschel of Elkhart Lake and Mrs. John Williams of New Holstein town also survive. Several members of the Cudahy Germania Society, of which Mrs. Harbrecht was a member, attended the funeral. - April 18, 1931
LORETTA HARDIE cemetery #32 Loretta A. Hardie, age 64, of 909 Huron St., Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at her home following a short illness. She was born March 19, 1940 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Cecilia (Korbal) Nagle. On May 28, 1957, she married A.J. "Bud" Hardie in Key West, Fla. Loretta is survived by her husband; three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melody Ann, and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004 at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Knollwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Knollwood Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Oct. 18, 2004
BETTY HARDING cemetery #44 FIRST VICTIM OF SCARLET FEVER IS BURIED HERE TODAY Funeral services for Betty Harding-the two-year-old daughter of Mrs. Leila Harding, 1205 Franklin street, were held this afternoon from the Wattawa chapel with burial at Evergreen cemetery. The little girl had been ill for the past week with scarlet fever and her death was the first recorded this year from the disease. She was born May 12, 1927 at Oswega, Michigan, the family moving to this city about a year ago. Besides the mother, a brother, Warren, survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1929 P.16 ********* [Betty Jane Harding/bur. 9 Feb. 1929/age 2 yrs./cause: scarlet fever/ bur. on Gustav Kohlmeier lot]
LYLA E. HARDING cemetery #44 Mrs. Lilah Harding, 42, formerly of this county, died at Milwaukee Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jelenc funeral home, 2316 West National avenue, Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Thursday with services at the grave in Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Born Lilah Kohlmeyer in this county in 1904, the deceased is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Kohlmeyer, of Menchalville. Survivors are the parents; son, (private); two daughters, (private); five brothers, Earl, Ben, Elmer and Harvey of this city and Herbert of Francis Creek. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 4, 1947 P.2 ******** [cause: carcinoma cervix/bur. on father's lot-Gustave Kohlmeier]
LORRAINE M. HARDING cemetery #89C Lorraine M. Harding, age 75, of Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2005 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. on Monday Aug. 15, 2005 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ 2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lorraine was born June 16, 1930 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Anton and Helen Naidl Havlichek. She attended school in Two Rivers, and was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers. On May 24, 1952, she married Victor E. Harding at Grace Congregational Church. The couple enjoyed 49 years of marriage. Vic preceded her in death on May 20, 2002. Lorraine was employed with Paragon Electric Co. for 27 years, retiring in 1992. She was a longtime, faithful member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law: Lynn Harding; several infant siblings; sisters- in-law and brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Congregational Church, after 9 a.m. Monday morning until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Harding family with funeral arrangements. Lorraine was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed! Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 13, 2005
LYNN ANN HARDING cemetery #89D Lynn Ann Harding, age 47, died unexpectedly at Oconto Memorial Hospital, Oconto, Wis., on Sunday evening, Aug. 5, 2001. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Kim Henning and the Rev. William O’Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lynn was born on July 3, 1954, daughter of Lorraine Sperry and the late William Rudebeck. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, and of Lakeshore Technical College as a licensed practical nurse. On April 1, 1978, she married Jeffrey Harding at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She worked at Two Rivers Community Hospital as an L.P.N. for several years, followed by employment at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center until January of 1998. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her father, William Rudebeck, and grandparents, Libbie and Nagel LaChapelle, Mary and Clem Monka and Colbert Rudebeck. The family will greet relatives and friends at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2001
VICTOR E. HARDING cemetery #89C Victor E. Harding, age 69 of Two Rivers, died early Monday, May 20, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2002 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Victor was born October 5, 1932 in Two Rivers, son of the late Freeman and Ada Hindt Harding. He attended school in Two Rivers, and was a 1950 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. On May 24, 1952 he married Lorraine Havlichek at Grace Congregational Church. The couple enjoyed 49 years of marriage, and would have celebrated 50 years together on Friday, the day of his funeral. Vic worked for Harlows Grocery and later as assistant manager at the Red Owl Store in Two Rivers. He then went on to work at Paragon Electric Company for 28 years, until his retirement in 1994. Vic was a faithful member of Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, and Head Usher for many years, as well as holding several offices at the church. Victor loved his Lord and his church. He was also a master mason, and past officer of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lynn Harding; three infant siblings, two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Edna Harding, Leona (Felix) Moreau, and Perry Thompson. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Harding family with funeral arrangements. Vic was a loving husband, father, and a beloved grandfather and friend to all. He will be greatly missed! Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 2002
CARL HARDOW cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sep. 1904: Death here Tues., after an illness of several weeks, of Carl Hardow. The deceased, who was born 07 April 1821 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, came to Manitowoc in 1852 and has lived here ever since. He worked for many years in the local shipyard until old age forced him to stop. He leaves his sorrowing widow, a son, a daughter, and 9 grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******* [cause: pneumonia]
BARTHA HARDRATH cemetery #44 Mrs. Fred Hardrath, 90, (photo) lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday at the home of her son, Carl, of 1222 Michigan avenue. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rockwood Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Hardrath was born in Maribel, her maiden name being Bertha Rabenhorst. She was married to Fred Hardrath in 1874 and they located on a farm near Rockwood. They observed their golden wedding in 1924. He died a short time later. She has made her home with the son for the past five years. Survivors are five sons. Carl, Edward and Emil of this city; George and John of route 5, Manitowoc; four daughters, Miss Esther Hardrath of Milwaukee; Mrs. William Miller, Mrs. Emma Luedtke and Mrs. Clara Mrotek of this city; 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert, rural route, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Karnopp of Ellisville, Wis., Mrs. Margaret Schuette of Unity, Wis. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Friday afternoon and evening and will be moved to the Rockwood church at 10 a.m. Saturday to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 3, 1946 P.2 ******** [d. 01-02-1946/age 90 yrs.]
FREDERICK HARDRATH cemetery #44 LIVED ON SAME KOSSUTH FARM FOR 67 YEARS Friederick Hardrath, Pioneer and Civil War Vet Passes: Friederich Hardrath, pioneer settler of Manitowoc county and one of the few remaining veterans of the civil war in the county died Thursday at the Kossuth farm home which for sixty-seven years had been his residence, with exception of the time he was absent for service in the war. Mr. Hardrath’s parents homesteaded the farm back in 1857 when he was a boy of 14. STROKE CAUSES DEATH - The death of Mr. Hardrath was due to a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered on Tuesday and from which he failed to rally during the two days he lingered. Despite his advanced age he enjoyed apparent health up to time of the stroke and news of his demise will be a shock to friends. Mr. Hardrath was born in Germany July 14, 1843, and his parents came to America in 1857, locating in the town of Kossuth. Mr. Hardrath volunteered in the civil war and served with Co. E, 45th Wisconsin infantry until close of the war. Returning here he was married in 1871 to Minnie Depons who passed away three years later and on November 20, 1874 Mr. Hardrath was again married, his bride being Bertha Rabenhorst, the couple having recently celebrated their golden wedding. FUNERAL ON SUNDAY - Besides his wife, Mr. Hardrath is survived by eleven children, Mrs. Ida Oestrieich, this city; Henry, of Unity; William of Owens; Mrs. Minnie Miller, of Reedsville; John on the old homestead; Carl, George, Edward and Mrs. Emma Luedtke, this city and Emil, Esther and Clara at home at Kossuth. There are Twenty-eight grandchildren and four great grand children. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Lutheran church at Rockwood, the Rev. Zell officiating.” Manitowoc Herald News, November 28, 1924 ********* [d. 11-27-1924/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/moved from Kossuth cemetery and buried 05-14-1946 next to his wife Bertha Hardrath lot]
FRIEDRICH HARDRATH cemetery #35 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1897: In Town Kossuth on Wed. last August one of our old German pioneers, Mr. Friedrich Hardrath closed his tired eyes in the last sleep. The deceased was born 15 Oct. 1813 and came to America in 1857, landing in New York on the 4th of July. He came to Manitowoc on 14 July and took over his Kossuth farm on 16 July where he has lived unbrokenly ever since. His son has operated the farm the last several years. The deceased was twice married, both wives predeceasing him, and he is survived by one son and 3 daughters. The funeral of Mr. Hardrath, who died of old age debility, took place Sat. afternoon.
EDITH HARDTKE cemetery #89A Funeral card: In Memory Of MRS. EDITH HARDTKE Born in Algoma, Wisconsin May 3, 1891 Passed away in Two Rivers: Wisconsin March 18, 1974 Services 1:30 P. M. Thursday, March 21, 1974 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Edward Stelter, Officiating Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL, INC Two Rivers. Wisconsin
ELVIRA HARLFINGER cemetery #57 Elvira Harlfinger died at her home at School Hill Friday afternoon of influenza. She was but twelve years of age, and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harlfinger. She was buried at the School Hill cemetery Tuesday morning.
FRANK HARLFINGER cemetery #57 Funeral of Frank Harlfinger Is Held This Monday Morning Frank Harlfinger, Sr., aged 89, 1018 Huron avenue, Sheboygan, long-time resident of School Hill, died at his home at 3 p.m. New Year’s Day, following a short illness. He was born September 26, 1841 in Baden, Germany and came to America at the age of 22 years, settling in New York City where he was married to Louisa Huck. The union was blessed with eight children, five of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Nick Klein of Manitowoc; Frank Harlfinger Jr., Sheboygan; Anton Harlfinger, Milwaukee; Mrs. Philip Hertel, Chilton; and Mrs. Joseph J. Wagner, Fond du Lac. A daughter, Mrs. Pius Mueller and two sons, Mathias and Ludwig preceded him in death. Mrs. Harlfinger also died 18 years ago. Other survivors are 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Six months after the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Harlfinger came to Wisconsin, settling in St. Nazianz where they remained for about six years. Then they moved to School Hill where Mr. Harlfinger purchased a farm in the town of Meeme. He came to Sheboygan about three years ago and until then lived in School Hill continuously. He was a charter member of the Catholic church at School Hill being a member for about 60 years. He was one of the men who assisted in building the church and the only other surviving helper is Peter Mallmann of School Hill. He was also a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and of the Holy Name Society. The funeral was held Monday morning at 8 o’clock at the family residence, 1018 Huron avenue and at 9 o’clock at the Holy Trinity church in School Hill. The Rev. Sturmius officiated and burial was made in the family lot of the church cemetery. - January, 1931 ******** DEATH LEAVES BUT ONE HELPER OF OLD DAYS Passing of Frank Harlfinger, Sr., Leaves But One Who Helped With 1st School Hill Church Frank Harlfinger Sr., aged 89 years, formerly a resident of School Hill, this county, passed away at his home in Sheboygan on Thursday. Funeral services will be held on Monday and burial will be at School Hill. The death of the School Hill pioneer leaves but one person who helped with the orginal building of the first Catholic church at School Hill. He is Peter Mallmann. Settled in New York The deceased was born in Germany in 1841 and came to America in 1863 and settled in New York, where he was married to Louisa Huck. Five children survive. They are Mrs. Nick Klein of this city, Frank of Sheboygan, Anton of Milwaukee, Mrs. Philip Hertel of Chilton and Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Fond du Lac. Mrs. Harlfinger died 18 years ago. Other survivors are 30 grand- children and 10 great grandchildren. Six months after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Harlfinger came to Wisconsin, settling at St. Nazianz, where they remained for about six years. Then they moved to School Hill where Mr. Harlfinger purchased a farm in the town of Meeme. He came to Sheboygan about three years ago and until then lived in School Hill continuously. He was a charter member of the Catholic church at School Hill, being a member for about 60 years. He was one of the men who assisted in building the church and the only other surviving helper is Peter Mallmann of School Hill. He was also a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and of the Holy Name society. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 3, 1931 P. 4
JACOB HARMACEK cemetery #26 Jacob Harmachek (sic), 68, retired county farmer, died suddenly at Kellnersville Friday afternoon. He was assisting in the repair of a stove in the Kubasch tavern when stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Husar funeral home at Kellnersville and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Harmachek was born at Franklin in 1874 and in 1908 married Miss Mary Spurney. The located on a farm at Franklin. In 1932 they retired and moved to Kellnersville. He was a member of the Holy Name Society whose members will recite the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening. Survivors are the widow and a sister, Mrs. Anna Wotruba of Milladore, Wis. The body may be viewed at the Husar funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 16, 1943 P. 2
CHRISTIAN HARMANN cemetery #21 Name: Harmann, Christian D.: 2/11/1862 B.: 2/9/1862 Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ambros Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 7
FRANK HARRINGTON cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Jan.) Also, death of Frank Harrington on Wed. of TB. He was 32 and leaves a widow and one child. Burial was Sat. from the Catholic Church. ********* Frank Harrington, formerly of this city, died at Two Rivers Wednesday, aged 29 years. He had been a sufferer for some time, death being due to tubercular pneumonia. He leaves a wife and one child. Deceased was born in this city, Oct. 9, 1871 and resided here up to the time he was nine years old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1900 P.3
JOHN T. HARRINGTON cemetery #44 John T. Harrington, 77, of 515 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Caanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Harrington was born Nov. 7, 1893, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Adelaide Harrington. He married Margaret Mary Newcomb May 7, 1917, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 9, 1969. Prior to his retirement five years ago he had been employed at the Aluminum Specialty Co. for more than 40 years as the chief tool engineer. Mr. Harrington was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 687. Survivors include a son, Robert, of Hollywood, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. Wesley (Lois) Martin, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert (Margie) Conlin, of Madison and 11 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1971 ******* [d. 06-12-1971/age 77 yrs.] (b. 7 Nov. 1893/d. June 1971/SSDI)
JOSEPH HARRINGTON (d. 1906) cemetery 89B Last Saturday Joseph Harrington died at his home on the Eastside, after being confined to his bed for nearly a year by a wearing, painful illness. For several years past his health was "not what it used to be," as he often remarked, but he kept about and managed to get along, though the sunny bouyancy of his spirits was gone. He was a sufferer for many years and seemed to be conscious that the disease was slowly dragging him to the grave, but he kept plodding as long as he could. He was a splendid machinist and a marine engineer of ability. Indeed, for many years he stood second to none in reputation as an engineer. His services were always regarded as necessary in the fitting out of the Goodrich steamers in the spring. For the past ten or fifteen years he was employed as a tug captain and it was frequently and truly said of him that he was "at home at either end of his boat." It is certain he was a very competent tug captain as well as a very competent marine engineer and he was, in his best days, well known all along the lake and was every- where popular, as he was a most companionable and genial man. Joseph Harrington was born at Tattagouche, Province of New Brunswick, August 9, 1844. In the year 1850 he came with his parents to this country and with them settled in the town of Mishicot, where he grew to manhood and was married the first time. His first wife was Elizabeth Niquette, a sister of Mrs. Geo. Preston of this city. She died when still a young woman, but she bore him a son and a daughter. The former was the late Frank Harrington of this city. The daughter is Miss Emma Harrington, who since the death of her mother has lived with her aunt, Mrs. U. Niquette of this city. His second wife was Dilema Langlois of this city, and she, with nine of the children she bore him, survives him. The funeral took place at St. Luke's church this morning. Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, April 24, 1906 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906: Joseph Harrington, a resident of the East Side of Two Rivers, died Saturday at age 62 following a 1-year illness. He leaves a widow and 10 children. The funeral was held Tuesday morning.
JOSEPH HARRINGTON (d. 1944) cemetery #89B Funeral services for Joseph Harrington, 65, Two Rivers native who died at Pickford, Mich. Tuesday, will be held at Two Rivers Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the C.J. Jansky funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body arrived at Two Rivers today and may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of services. The rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Harrington served as an engineer on a great many Great Lakes vessels. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, April 26, 1944 P. 2
OLIVE HARRINGTON cemetery 89B Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Oct. 10, 1893: Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. U. Niquette, October 8, 1893, Olive Harrington...of Timothy Harrington, aged 80 years. Deceased was born in the Parish of Petit Roche, New Brunswic, October 10, 1813. On October 20, 1833 she was married to Timothy Harrington, who preceded her to the grave many years. In 1850 she, with her husband and family, moved to this city, where she has since resided. Consequently she was one of the pioneer residents of the city and during her life here was ever greatly beloved and esteemed by a large circle of friends. Four of her children survive her. They are Jos. Harrington and Mrs. U. Niquette of this city, Mrs. Wood of Birnamwood Wis., and Mrs. Thos. Carom of Chicago. The funeral takes place tomorrow from the Catholic church, to which church she was most devoutly attached.
SR. M. EDWARDINE HARRIS cemetery #46 Sister M. Edwardine, 74, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O.Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Edwardine, nee Clara Agatha Harris, was born July 19, 1896, at Mineral Point, Wis., daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Zirfas Harris. She entered the convent in March of 1916 and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Yipsilanti Michigan Teachers College. She taught school in several cities in Wisconsin including Manitowoc, Kaukauna, Antigo, and Oshkosh. She also taught in Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Arizona. Survivors include two brothers, Herman C. Harris, of Omaha, Neb., and Robert Harris, of Sioux Falls, S.D., two sister, Miss Margaret Harris, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Howard Crooks, of Long Beach, Calif. Friends may call at the convent after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 9, 1971
FRED HARRIS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1900: Death on Tues. morning of Fritz Harris, who had been ill for a short time following a stroke. The deceased was born 01 Oct. 1837 in Stoltenau, Hanover, and came to America in 1848 with his parents settling with them in Quincy, Ill. Mr. Harris later came to Manitowoc and several years ago took a position as cashier in a local bank, also serving a couple of years as City Treasurer. He is survived by his widow and 7 children. His funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
HARDY ALLISON HARRIS cemetery #1 Co. H, W.N.G. and Lawton Camp, Spanish Veterans provided escorts for the funeral of Hardy Harris, the Cato boy who died while serving in the U.S. legation at Pekin, last summer and whose body has just reached Cato for burial. The funeral was held today and a detail of ten men under command of Sergt Freidl, from Co. H attended and escorted the remains while Charles Shumacher and John Freidl, as representatives of Lawton Camp, Spanish veterans also attended. The unfortunate youth was a son of Eugene Harris. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1911 P.4
JENNIE A. HARRIS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1895: Death on Sun. evening of Jennie Harris, a daughter of Mr. Fritz Harris of Manitowoc. The deceased, who had reached the age of 10, died of inflammation of the lower abdomen. Burial took place yesterday afternoon.
WILLIAM HARRY Cemetery 89B Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, July 9, 1915 William Harry- After an illness of a year from paralysis, William Harry passed away Monday night at the home of his son-in-law Mr. Erwin Gloe, 2221 Washington Street. Mr. Harry was born in Prussia, Germany 68 years ago. He has been a resident of this city for the past nine years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Erwin Gloe of this city and Mrs. Mallenhauer of Chicago, and three sons who reside in Montana and Missouri. The funeral takes place this morning from St. Luke's Church