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ANDREW HEISDORF   cemetery #21

ST. NAZIANZ  (no newspaper name and only March 26 handwritten on it)
Death claimed Andrew Heisdorf on Thursday, after an illness with heart
trouble. Mr. Heisdorf was born in the town of Meeme, Jan. 31, 1876, and
lived in this section all his life. He was a resident of St. Nazianz for
the last 40 years. The following survive him: His aged mother, two 
brothers, Wm. of DePere, and John of Richfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Peter Degenhardt of Sheboygan, Mrs. Katherine Gorden of Evanston, and
Mrs. Arthur Miller of North Milwaukee. The funeral was held on Monday
morning at 9:30, with burial in St. Gregory's cemetery. Rev. Deibel
officiated. The out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were:
William Heisdorf, DePere; John Heisdorf, Richfield; Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Degenhardt, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, North
Milwaukee; Wm. Dhein, Sr., Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dhein, Jr.
and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Dhein, Hayton; Andrew Dhein, Kiel; Mrs. John
Heisdorf, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heisdorf, Mrs. Hickleman of 
Sheboygan Falls; Mrs. Knippel of Richfield...rest missing.


MARGARITHA HEISDORF     Cemetery #59

(Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
Margaretha (Hensen) Heisdorf, b.06 Jan 1821, 
d.18 Apr 1871 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Herrenmuehle, Prussia 
(Germany)/dau. of Mathias and Anna (Wender) Hensen/Wife of Franz 
Heisdorf/ Note: It is believed that the markings for the husband (Franz 
Heisdorf) has been lost.  
Data about Franz follows:
Franz Heisdorf, b. ---------?, d. ---------?/b. Rheinland, Kreis 
Saarburg, Beuren, Prussia (Germany)son of Peter and Maria (Becker) 
Heisdorf/m. Margaretha Hensen, 05 Jan 1845, St. Gervasium Catholic 
Church, Rheinland, Kreis Trier, Trier, Prussia (Germany)
Children: b. at Trier/Maria, b.28 Mar 1846, d.10 Jun 1846)


MARIA HEISDORF

Death claimed Mrs. Mary Heisdorf at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan
Saturday, after an illness of three weeks. She has been a resident of this
village for 34 years. The deceased, nee Zimmer, was born in Alsace-
Lorraine June 10, 1845, and came to this country when 20 years of age. She
was united in marriage to Nic. Heisdorf in 1870. He preceded her in death
17 years ago. The survivors include two sons, William of DePere and John
of Richfield; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Degenhardt of Sheboygan, and Mrs.
Sophie Miller of Milwaukee; 21 grandchildren, and 7 great grand-children.
All the children were present at the funeral which was held on Tuesday
morning at 9:30 with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Deibele
officiated.
(no newspaper name or date)
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Mrs. Nick Heisdorf, age 82, died Saturday, May 8, at St. Nicholas hospital at 
Sheboygan. She had an attack of influenza and was taken from here to the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. M. Degenhardt, Sheboygan and later to the hospital.
Two sons and two daughters survive, William Heisdorf of DePere, John Heisdorf 
of Richfield, Mrs. Mary Degenhardt of Sheboygan and Mrs. Sophia Miller of 
Milwaukee. The remains were brought here and funeral services held yesterday 
at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Heisdorf was born in Caswell, Germany and later came to this country. 
When grown in womanhood she married the late Nicholas Heisdorf and the couple 
then settled on a farm near Meeme and after near St. Nazianz, until old age 
overtook them when they moved into the village. Mr. Heisdorf preceded his 
widow in death fifteen years ago. The surviving children all attended the 
funeral. She leaves twenty-one grandchildren and seven great grand children. 
Her maiden name was Miss Mary Zimmer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1926 P. 9
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Maria nee Zimmer (June 10, 1844-May 15, 1926 
wife of Nicholas [married Aug. 27, 1872 at St. Fedelis] -daughter of Michael 
and Mary Zimmer -born Alsace-Lorraine, Germany -emigrated to the US in 1864 
died from "chronic arterio sclerosis -myocarditis -chronic bronchial asthma 
arerio sclerosis -thormbosis -causing gangrene of left foot")
(death record in Sheboygan County)


AUGUST HEISE  (d. 1910)  cemetery #44

Yesterday occurred the death of August Heise, one of the old settlers 
of this city who was a resident of Manitowoc for about 55 years past. 
Mr. Heise was 89 years of age and had a host of friends in the city 
who admired him for his upright life and his admirable character, Mrs. 
Heise and six children survive. The children are four sons, Albert, 
August, Henry and Fred, all of whom live in this city. The daughters 
are, Mrs. Gustave Umnes, 1415 South Thirteenth street, at whose home 
the father died, and Mrs. Fred Brockmann, St. Paul, Minn. 
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2pm, Rev. Machmueller officiating. 
Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Friday, March 04, 1910
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[bur. 03-06-1910/cause: LaGrippe]


CHARLES HEISE   cemetery #44

Dr. Charles Heise, 55, died at the home, 1232 South Eighth street, early Thursday 
morning after an illness of only a few days of pneumonia. The funeral will be held 
Saturday afternoon. Born here Dr. Heise graduated from the local high school and 
Marquette. He was married in 1911 and is survived by the widow, three sons, a 
daughter, sister and brother. He was a member of the Royal League.
Manitowoc Sun, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1935 P. 6
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CHARLES HEISE, DENTIST, DIES
Was Ill With Pneumonia Only Since Sunday
Dr. Charles F. Heise, 55, (photo) 1232 South Eighth street, practicing 
dentist here for 26 years, died early today of pneumonia. He had been 
ill only since Sunday.
Dr. Heise died on the 86th birthday anniversary of his father, August 
Heise, city.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Vogelsang 
funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the First Reformed church, Rev. Menke 
officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in this city in 1880 and attended the west side 
school. He graduated from there and later enrolled in Marquette university 
in Milwaukee. After graduation from the dental college of the school Dr. 
Heise came to this city to engage in practice 26 years ago.
He was married to Miss Harriet Luenzmann here in 1911.
Widow Survives
Survivors are his widow; a daughter, Harriet; three sons, Charles, Ray and 
Ralph; a sister, Mrs. George Levenhagen; a brother, Dr. Gust H. Heise; and 
his aged father, August Heise, all of this city.
Dr. Heise was a member of the Royal League.
The body is at the Vogelsang funeral home and may be viewed until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 19, 1935 P.9
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[bur. 12-21-1935/age 55 yrs./cause: lobar pneumonia]


ELMER HEISE  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1903:
Death Sun. morning of a small child of Otto Heise from convulsions. The little 
body was taken from the German Methodist Church for burial on Wed. afternoon.
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[Elmer Heise/bur. 03-12-1903/age 8 mo./cause: tuberculosis]


FRED HEISE   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906:
Death Monday evening in Two Rivers of Fred Heise, an old resident 
of the South Side in that city, of a cancer with which he had 
suffered for about a year. Mr. Heise was born 20 October 1850 in 
Germany and was a resident Two Rivers for about 30 years. He leaves 
a widow and one son.
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From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 12 Nov.)
A large funeral was held here Thursday when Fritz Heiser was 
carried to his final rest. During the last year he developed 
a facial cancer. Heiser was an active man, always at work in 
one of our factories as long as he was able, until recently 
when his illness confined him to his house. He leaves a widow 
and several grown children in good circumstances. The funeral 
was conducted from the Lutheran Church of which he had been a 
faithful member. 
(Note: These both appear to be the same person despite the Heise/Heiser)


HARRIET HEISE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Charles Heise, 87, died Tuesday evening at Family Heritage Nursing 
Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Heise, nee Harriet Luenzmann, was born Sept. 24, 1885, at Milwaukee, 
daughter of the late Henry and Ernastine Luentzmann. She attended schools 
at Milwaukee. She was married to Charles Heise Nov. 22, 1911, at Milwaukee, 
coming to Manitowoc to reside in 1912. Her husband preceded her in death in 
1935. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and a former 
member of the Sunshine Club of Manitou Manor.
Survivors include three sons, Ralph, Raymond and Charles, of Manitowoc; a 
daughter, Mrs Kenneth (Harriet) Vieweger, of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, 
four great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 o'clock this 
Wednesday evening until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and from noon at the church 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis.  March 28, 1973
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[d. 03-27-1973/age 87 yrs./widow of Charles F. Heise]
(24 Sep 1885/Mar 1973/SSDI)


HATTIE HEISE  cemetery #89A

Funeral card:

In Loving Memory of
Hattie Heise
August 21, 1897
December 20, 1991

Deja & Martin
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


IDA L.H. HEISE   cemetery #17
 
(From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Maribel: 26 September 1884.)
Ida Luise Helene Heise, daughter of Heinrich and Luise Heise, passed 
away on Thursday morning at the age of 2 months, 21 days, of summer 
complaint.


LILLIAN A. HEISE   cemetery #44

Miss Lillian A. Heise, 62, of 1223 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Heise was born Sept. 7, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward 
and Elizabeth Reif Heise Cherney. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, with the class of 1927. She was employed as business office 
supervisor for the Wisconsin Telephone Co., Manitowoc, from 1927 to 1964. She 
was transferred to Fond du Lac, retiring in 1967. She was a member of Dairyland 
Council of Wisconsin Telephone Pioneers, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers 
and the Wesley Guild.
Survivors include three sister, Mrs. Walter (Lorraine) Olson and Mrs. Arthur 
(Phyliss) Schmidt, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothea) Kiel, of West Bend; 
and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Florence Schwalbe, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, from 
6 to 9 o'clock this Monday and until noon Tuesday and then at the church until 
the time of service. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or cancer fund. 
The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 21, 1972
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[d. 08-19-1972/age 62 yrs.]
(07 Sep 1909 Aug 1972/SSDI)


META C. HEISE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Ruben Heise, 75, of 635 N. Ninth Street, Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstadt will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Haise, nee Meta Stock, was born Dec. 31, 1895, in Newton, daughter of 
the late August and Whilhelmena Goeke Stock. She attended school at Newton. 
She was married to Ruben Heise, Jan. 26, 1919, at Newton. They resided in 
Manitowoc from 1919 to 1936, then they moved to Clintonville and Shawano 
and then back to Manitowoc in 1942. They celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1969. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, First 
Lutheran Church Women and the Eastern Star 196.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Clifford, of El Co Jan, Calif.; two 
sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Linda) Awe, Owen, Wis. and Mrs. Emma Nest of Sheboygan, 
and three grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 5 p.m. Sunday and 
until 11:30 a.m. Monday, and then from noon until the time of services at the 
Chapel. Eastern Star services will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church or Shrine Hospital for 
crippled children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1971
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[d. 10-15-1971/age 75 yrs./wife of Ruben M. Heise]


MILDRED HEISE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909:
A small child of Mr. Otto Heise here died Thursday last week.
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(Death was Thurs. 11 Mar 1909)


OSCAR R. HEISE   cemetery #44

OSCAR R. HEISE DIES, HOSPITAL
Division Street Man Was Ill Less Than a Week
Oscar R. Heise, 30, 1109 Division street, died at the Holy Family hospital 
this morning at 8:45 as a result of complications which set in after an 
illness of less than a week. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. 
from the Methodist church, Rev. Feldt officiating. Burial will take place in 
the Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born October 2, 1903 in Manitowoc. He attended the city 
schools and for the past number of years has been employed at the Welch 
Furniture company as a cabinet maker.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heise; a brother, Harold, at 
home; and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Bergquist and Mrs. Clarence Matte of 
Manitowoc.
The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer Funeral parlors Thursday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, Septmeber 13, 1933 P. 6
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[bur. 09-16-1933/age 30 yrs/cause: peritonitis obstruction of the bowels/
bur. on Otto Heise lot]


OTTO G. HEISE   cemetery #44

Otto G. Heise (photo), 83, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at his home, 
1109 Division St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Heise was born at Manitowoc April 22, 1875, son of the late Albert 
and Augusta Voigt Heise. He married Theresa Bartsch Oct. 13, 1900, and 
the couple settled at Manitowoc. Mr. Heise operated a dairy in 
partnership with his father and then farmed until taking employment as 
maintenance man with the Manitowoc Board of Education. He retired in 
1950.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Bergquist and Mrs. 
Clarence Matte, a son, Harold, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Hermann, of 
Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 28, 1958 P. 17
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[d. 04-27-1958/age 83 yrs.


WILLIAM HEISENFELDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902
Last Sun., Dec. 1st, a hut burned down that Civil War veteran 
Wilhelm Heisenfeldt had erected in the woods near Manitowoc 
Rapids and which had served as a dwelling for him and his only 
companion, his dog. Following the fire Heisenfeldt disappeared 
and it was generally assumed that he had gone to Green Bay from 
where he came many years ago. On Wed. last week his body was 
found in the river. Whether he had  intentionally jumped into 
the river or had fallen in while drunk is difficult to answer, 
but the coroner's jury chose the latter explanation


ANNA HEISER   cemetery #16

From Der Nord Westen, 04 May 1905:
After having lived many years ill from the results of a stroke, 
Mrs. Nic. Heiser in Cooperstown has died at age 60. She leaves 
her husband and 11 children.


ARCHIE J. HEISER   cemetery #16

Archie Heiser, 67, of Rt.1, Denmark, died unexpectedly early Monday 
morning at home.
Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Heiser was born Apr. 12, 1905, at Cooperstown, son of the late 
Nick and Lena Miller Heiser. He never married and farmed all his 
life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Catholic 
Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday 
where a Wake service will be at 8 p.m. and Holy Name Rosary at 8:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 12, 1973


GEORGE HEISER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Sep.)
Last Sunday the sad news was received here that Mr. Georg Heiser shot himself 
in the abdomen in a fit of depression. Medical help was called but the doctor 
could only act to relieve the pain, and the unfortunate man died shortly. The 
incident took place a few miles from here on the farm of Ira Steltzer, Heiser’s 
father-in-law, with whom Heiser and his wife resided. In addition to his wife 
he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W. Rathe, who lives a few miles from here.
The funeral was held Wednesday in the Saxonburg cemetery.


ANTON HEITZMANN   cemetery #22

Name: Heitzman, Anton
D.: 4/13/1872
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 127
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Anton (baby -Sept. 8, 1871-April 13, 1872 
son of Alois Heitzmann and Anna Henz -born Town of Eaton)


GENOVEFA HEITZMANN   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: 
(From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 16 Apr.) 
Death here on March 27 of Mrs. Geneveva (sic) Heizmann at age 78 of dropsy. 
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Wife of Virgil -daughter of Bernard and Ursula Guenter -born Baden 
-arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France with Fr. Oschwald 
on Aug. 1, 1854 -traveled with her parents and 3 siblings -died from "kidney 
disease and dropsy") -Roman Catholic Religious Association Area of cemetery
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#Genovefa nee Guenter (wife of Virgil and an Oschwald Sister)(Dec. 29, 1823-March 22, 1907


MARY HEITZMANN   cemetery #22

Name: Heitzman, Mary
D.: ------
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Yr.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 108
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Mary (child -1869-April 6, 1871)


VIRGIL HEITZMANN   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 Feb.)
Death on the 14th of old settler and veteran Virgel (sic) Heizmann at age 78. 
For years Mr. and Mrs. Heizmann, a childless couple, have closed themselves 
off from the community and were seldom seen. Mrs. Heizmann died about a year ago. 
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Virgil -husband of Genovefa nee Guenter and an Oschwald Brother 
(Jan. 31, 1828-Feb. 13, 1908 -husband of Genovefa -parents marked "unknown" on 
death record -workman -born Baden -arrived in New York on the ship Zurich from 
Havre, France on July 23, 1855 -service in the Union Army during the Civil War 
died from "cancer of stomach" and "tricuspid regurgitation") 
Roman Catholic Religious Society area of Section Two


CHARLES HEJDA   cemetery #44

Charles J. Heja(sic), 93, of Winnetka, Ill., a member of a pioneer Cooperstown and 
Manitowoc family, died Sept. 29, at Moline, Ill., where he had been a patient 
in a nursing home the past six years.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 3, 1973


JOSEF HEJDA   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905:
Death in Pittsfield, Brown County, of 94-yr. old Joseph Hejda, 
who had been a resident of Manitowoc until 1896. The deceased, 
who was born 31 Dec. 1810 in Bohemia, came to America in 1883 
and settled in Cooperstown. Later he moved to Manitowoc and 
then in 1896 to Pittsfield. He leaves his elderly widow and 
6 children. The body was brought here and buried Sat. afternoon 
in the city cemetery.


MAE HEJDA   cemetery #44

Mrs. Charles W. Hejda (above) of 844 Lincoln boulevard, died suddenly 
of a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Celia 
Bold at Oak Park, Ill., where she had been visiting the past seven 
weeks.
Mrs. Hejda had been in fine health and last Friday evening planned to 
attend a movie with her nephew when she was suddenly stricken and died 
less than 48 hours later.
Funeral servives will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hejda home, 
and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L.M. Schorn 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Hejda, nee Mae A. Gibbon, was born in Omaha, Nebr., in 1881 and 
35 years ago was married to Charles Hejda in Chicago. The latter was 
chief engineer of the Fire Prevention bureau in Chicago. Twenty-five 
years ago the Hejdas came to this city, where Mr. Hejda was associated 
with the Lindstedt-Hoffman company until his death in 1941.
Their only son, Charles (Chuck) Hejda, died on a Japanese prison ship 
in 1944. He was a civilian engineer in the Philippines when the war 
broke out and later joined General MacArthur's forces on Corregidor, 
where he was taken prisoner.
Mrs. Hejda was active in various groups in the city during her residence 
in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Altar society of the Sacred Heart 
congregation, the Elks auxiliary and the Country club.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Celia Bold and Mrs. Clare Schultz of 
Oak Park; two brothers, Walter A. Gibbon of Oak Park and William Gibbon 
of South Bend.
The body may be viewed at the Hejda home this evening, where the 
rsoary (sic) will be recited by the Altar society at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 13, 1947 P.2
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[Mae Adelaide/d. 01-12-1947 at Oak Park, IL/age 65 yrs/
bur. on William Hejda lot]


MARIA A. HEJDA   cemetery #44

BODY OF MRS. MARIE HEJDA, FORMER RESIDENT WHO DIED AT PITTSFIELD, 
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
The body of Mrs. Marie Anna Hejda, widow of the late Joseph Hejda, 
Sr., was brought here from Pittsfield, Wis., last night and funeral 
services were held from Sacred Heart church this morning with 
interment at Evergreen. 
Mrs. Hejda’s death occurred Tuesday (illegible) had been with a 
daughter, Mrs. Peter Roses at Pittsfield where her death occurred. 
Mr. Hejda died thirteen years ago at the age of 96 and the death 
of his wife occurred at the age of 94. Surviving Mrs. Hejda is one 
son, William Hejda of Oak Park, Ill., three daughters, Mrs. Peter 
Roses of Pittsfield and Mrs. George Kressl and Mrs. ? Bladkey of 
this city. Sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren 
also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 21, 1918, Page 1
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[Mary A. Hejda/bur. 03-20-1918/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on 
William Hejda lot]


VERONIKA HEJDA   cemetery #44

DEATH AFTER ILLNESS OF BUT ONE DAY
Mrs. Hejda, Pioneer Resident of City, Passes Away
Death claimed Mrs. Veronika Hejda, a pioneer resident of the city 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.G. Heyduk, 857 North Eighth 
street, Friday evening. Mrs. Hejda’s death was unexpected, she 
having been seriously ill but one day though she had not been in 
robust health for four years past. 
Mrs. Hejda was 69 years of age. Decedent was a widow of the late 
Joseph Hejda, for twenty six years employed with the O. Torrison 
company and whose death occurred four years ago. She had been a 
resident of the city for many years and was well known to a large 
circle of friends. Mrs. Hejda is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 
Hayduk and Miss Mary Hejda, this city and two sons, Joseph W. of 
Buehl, Minn., and Charles J. Hejda of Chicago. The funeral will 
be held Monday afternoon and will be under the auspices of the 
Ladies of the Maccabees from the home and to St. James Episcopal 
church at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 20, 1915, Page 5
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(cause: cerebral hemorrhage] (cause: paralysis/from record of 
St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


WILLIAM HEJDA   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1908:
A child only a few days old of Mr. Hejda in Manitowoc 
died last week and was buried Friday.
[bur. 11-27-1908/cause: convulsion]


GEORGE HELD   cemetery #50

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906:
Town Maple Grove resident John Held died Friday last week at age 76. 
He leaves 4 children, one son of whom has not been heard from in 21 
years, a condition which may present difficulties in estate settlement.
(Note: Date, age, township are identical..he may be George John is
why the name difference.)
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When we recently reported the death of George Held in Reedsville, 
we said that a son of the deceased had been missing without a 
trace for 20 years. Actually, we have learned from the Brillion 
News that the missing man has been in Enid, Oklahoma.
Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906


MARGARET HELD   cemetery #43

Margaret J. Held, age 83, of 1405 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died on 
Friday evening, Dec. 19, 2008, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
She was born on March 5, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
George J. and Louise (Vandeveld) Walls. Margaret graduated from 
East High School, Green Bay. She then received an associate degree 
from Edgewood College, Madison, and also attended Lakeshore 
Technical College, Cleveland, in the nurses aide program. On 
October 30, 1945, she married Lawrence F. Held at St. John Catholic 
Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1976. Margaret 
was employed as a nurse's aide from 1975 to 1981. She was a member 
of the Rosary & Altar Society as their secretary from 1996-1997 and 
also volunteered at St. Mary's Home.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by a son: Mark; two grandsons: Donald 
Dill and Jacob Lenz; two sisters: Agnes Conroy and Marion Sandoval; 
and a brother: George Walls.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to St. Mary's Home 
activity department or St. Collette's of Jefferson, WI.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2008


GEORGE A. HELF   cemetery #83

Town Schleswig Resident Passes Away On Sunday.  Kiel. - George A.  
Helf, 66, a resident of the town of Schleswig, died late Sunday  
afternoon at his home, one and one-half miles east of here, following  
a lingering illness.  Born Sept. 24, 1880, in Brothertown (Calumet  
county), the deceased was the son of Mathias and Gertrude Gilles  
Helf.  He was married in June, 1907, to Miss Margaret Mihm of Mount  
Calvary.  The couple resided for a number of years at Hilbert, where  
Mr. Helf operated a harness shop and later was engaged in farming.   
For the past 12 years they made their home in the town of Schleswig  
near Rockville.  He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters  
and of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Kiel.  Survivors include  
the widow; three daughters, Mrs. George (Cecelia) Froming, New  
Holstein; Mrs. Frank (Doris) Mikolic, Sheboygan, and Miss Jane Helf,  
at home; four sons, Jerome and Marcel, Sheboygan; Aurel of Kiel and  
Gerald, at home; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph of Tacoma,  
Wash., and Jacob, Gillett, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Anna Klunke,  
Plymouth.  Funeral services will be held at 9:3-0 a.m. Wednesday at  
the Meiselwitz Funeral home, and at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul  
church.  The Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor, will officiate, and interment  
will be made in the parish cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Mar. 3, 1947, p. 8, c. 4


MARGARET HELF   cemetery #83

Mrs. Margaret Helf, 73, of 2316 N. 22nd St., died Sunday evening at  
St. Nicholas Hospital after a brief illness.  A native of Mt.  
Calvary, Mrs. Helf was born June 23, 1883, the daughter of the late  
Gustave and Margaret Mihm.  Her marriage to George Helf was  
solemnized at St. Claudius Church in St. Cloud on June 17, 1907.  The  
couple operated a farm in Kiel for many years until the death of Mr.  
Helf in 1947 when Mrs. Helf came to Sheboygan to make her home.  A  
member of St. Dominic Parish, she was also affiliated with its  
Christian Mothers Society and the Third Orer of St. Francis.   
Survivors are four sons, Jerome, Aurel, Marcel of Sheboygan, Gerald  
of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. George (Cecilia) Froming of New  
Holstein, Mrs. Frank (Doris) Mikolic Jr. and Jeanne, Sheboygan; 18  
grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Henry Alber, Milwaukee.  In  
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter in  
infancy, three brothers and three sisters.  Services will be held at  
9 a.m. Wednesday with a requiem high mass at St. Dominic's Parish  
preceded by brief rites at 8:30 a.m. at Gerend's funeral Home.  The  
Rev. Cyril Volz, pastor, will be the celebrant and burial will be in  
Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Kiel.  Friends may call at the funeral  
home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Members of the Christian Mothers Society  
of St. Dominic's Parish and the Third Order of St. Francis will hold  
a joint vigil at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.  The  
Philomena unit of the Good Samaritan Guild will also take part in the  
vigil.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Sept. 24, 1956, p. 20, c. 4
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Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Helf, 73, of 2316 N. 22nd St., who  
died Sunday, were held at 9 a.m. today at St. Dominic's Catholic  
Church.  The Rev. Cyril A. Volz, pastor, was the celebrant of the  
requiem high mass which followed brief rites at Gerend's Funeral  
Home.  The school children's choir sang the mass.  The Christian  
Mothers Society of St. Dominic's parish attended the church service  
in a body.  Burial rites were conducted on the family lot in Ss.  
Peter and Paul Cemetery in Kiel, with the Rev. David A Koehne  
officiating at the grave.  Honorary pallbearers, members of the  
Christian Mothers Society of St. Dominic's parish were Mrs. Florence  
Derus, Mrs. Helen Federer, Mrs. Ione Goetz, Mrs. Gladys Ploetz, Mrs.  
Eleanor Stemplinger and Mrs. Ruth Trester.  The active pallbearers  
were David and Stanley Abler, Ed Busse, Bernard Klunke, Leo Mihm and  
Albert Wehner.  On Tuesday evening, a vigil was held by members of  
the Christian Mothers Society, the Third Order of St. Francis and the  
St. Philomena unit of the Good Samaritan Guild.  Father Volz led the  
rosary.
Sheboygan Press, Wed. Sept. 26, 1956, p. 19, c. 7


JOSEPH HELFERT   cemetery #72

From Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1892:
Death on Mon. in Town Newton of Joseph Helfert from cancer. Burial took
place this morning in St. Peters Cemetery in Newton.


HALVIN J. HELGERSON   cemetery #44

Halvin J. Helgerson, 54, of 516 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane 
Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Helgerson was born July 7, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Theodore Helgerson and Mrs. Mabel Fontaine Helgerson. He married Vivian 
Hallada Nov. 26th, 1947, at Two Rivers. Mr. Helgerson was a veteran and 
served in the United States Air Force for four years. He had been 
employed as an auto mechanic at Ridge Motors Co., Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mabel Helgerson of Manitowoc, 
a brother, Glenn of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Elwood (Marie) Phipps of 
Monticello, Ind., and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a Wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 23, 1972
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[d. 09-23-1972/age 53 yrs./husband of Vivian Helgerson/also known as Halver Helgerson]


ARTHUR MAURICE HELGESON   cemetery #44

12 September 1903 - 1 April 1990; Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, WI (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Obituary - Manitowoc Herald Times
Arthur M. Helgeson, 86, of Collins, passed away at Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Peter's Lutheran 
Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold E. Ruddat officiating, with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born September 12, 1903 at Valders, son of the late Henry and 
Julia Torrison Helgeson.
He married Eve Born, July 27, 1932. She preceded him in death in 1977. 
He farmed until 1941, when he became associated with the August Born 
Hardware Store at Collins, as a licensed plumber and electrician from 
where he retired in 1968. He was also previously employed by Manitowoc 
Ship Building. He served two terms as a member of St. Peter's Church 
Council, as secretary and treasurer. He was a member of the Collins 
Volunteer Fire Department, and was treasurer for 23 years.
He married Verona Krueger April 16, 1983 at Collins. They resided in 
Collins.
Survivors include his wife, two step-sons and daughters-in-law, a 
step-daughter and son-in-law, two sisters, Miss Blanche Helgeson of 
Sheboygan; Edna and Victor Lensmeyer of Sheboygan; one sister-in-law, 
eight step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, nieces and 
nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
three brothers, Gordon, Walter and Conrad; two sisters-in-law, Olivia 
and Doris Helgeson, two infant sisters, an infant brother and three 
nephews.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders from 6-9 
p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
the church.


DORIS ESTHER VETTING HELGESON   cemetery #44

Helgeson
Mrs. Doris E. Helgeson, 60, of 722 Flambeau Street, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, April 14, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11:30 am Wednesday at First German Evengelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will offciate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Helgeson was born June 22, 1923, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Walter and Charlotte Teck Vetting. She married Orrin (Connie) 
Helgeson on October 25, 1945 at Newtonburg, Wisconsin. He preceded her 
in death February 22, 1976. Mrs. Helgeson was employed as a 
secretary/nurse for Dr. Walls Office until her retirement. Mrs. 
Helgeson also did volunteer work for Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc 
for many years.
Survivors include two brothers-in-law, Gordon Helgeson of Valders and 
Arthur Helgeson of Collins; two sisters and brothers- in-law, Sylvia 
and Milton Schwalbe of rural Manitowoc and Lilah and Guy Hovland of 
Madison; two sisters-in-law, Miss Blanche Helgeson of Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Victor (Edna) Lensmeyer of Sheboygan, nieces and nephews also 
survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Leona in 1959 and a 
brother-in-law, Walter.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 pm 
Tuesday evening, Wednesday until 9 am and at the church from 9:30 am 
until the hour of service.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times - 1984 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EVA LOUISE LAURA BORN HELGESON (Mrs. Arthur) cemetery #44

15 August 1908 - 23 April 1977; Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, WI   (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)

Manitowoc Herald Times; April 25, 1977
Mrs. Helgeson
Mrs. Arthur Helgeson (Eva) Helgeson, 68, of Collins, died Saturday 
afternoon at her residence.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhausor will officiate with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Helgeson, nee Eva Born, was born Aug. 15, 1908, at Collins, the 
daughter of the late August and Minnie Sachse Born. She attended 
Manitowoc County Schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School and 
Manitowoc Teacher's College, Manitowoc, and received her Bachelor of 
Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1962. She 
taught rural schools for 20 years and Third Grade in the Chilton School 
System for 16 years, retiring in 1973. When she retired she received 
the Governor's Service Award and was selected as an "Outstanding 
Elementary Teacher of America". Mrs. Helgeson taught Sunday School and 
was a member and former president of St. Peter Lutheran Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors include her husband and four sisters, Ella and Hilda Born of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence (Meta) Poe of Collins, and Mrs. Elwood (Linda) 
Habermann of Watertown, S.D. A brother, Ruben Born, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6 to 
9 o'clock the Monday evening and at the church after 12:30 pm Tuesday 
until the time of service.


GORDON T. HELGESON   cemetery #5

10 June 1902 - 7 January 1985; buried at Our Savior Cemetery, Valders, WI

From the Manitowoc Herald Times; 1985 
Helgeson
Gordon T. Helgeson, 82, of Valders, died Monday, Jan. 7, at Rock Haven 
Nursing Home, Janesville.
Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and 
burial will be in Our Savior Cemetery, Valders.
Mr. Helgeson was born June 10, 1902, at Valders, son of the late Henry 
and Julia Torrison Helgeson. He attended Valders Schools and the 
Scandinavia Academy. Mr. Helgeson farmed in the Town of Liberty for 
many years and was later employed by the Valders School System. He 
married Olivia T. Thompson, June 13, 1931, at Valders. Mr. Helgeson was 
a member and past president of Valders Lions Club, a member of 
Manitowoc County Farm Bureau, Valders, and St. Nazianz Senior Citizens 
and Faith Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law,  
a daughter-in-law, a brother, Arthur of Collins; two sisters, Miss Blanche 
Helgeson and Mrs. Victor Lensmeyer, both of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren 
and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, 
Donald and two brothers, Walter and Conrad.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday and Friday from 9:30 am to the time of services. 
Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


HENRY HELGESON   (d. 1960)  cemetery #5

Henry Helgeson, 78, of Elm Terrace Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the 
past month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 
Valders, intern Lauren Espeland will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
He was born Feb. 10, 1882, in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, son of the 
late Ole and Ida Anderson Helgeson. He never married and farmed in Manitowoc 
County all his life.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lena Reinertson of Kiel, Mrs. Hannah Ludstrom 
of Chicago and Mrs. Emma Torrison of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 7 o'clock this Thursday 
evening until noon Friday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in 
state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1960 P. 18


HENRY OSCAR HELGESON  (d. 1927)  cemetery #5

VALDERS MAN KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY TREE
Skull Fractured by Falling Tree While at Work in Timber Lot
Henry Helgeson, 51, living one mile west of the village of Valders, 
died of a skull fracture at his home at 9 o'clock last night, the 
victim of a falling tree which he cut down for lumber in a timber tract 
owned jointly by him and Gustave Gilbert. The accident occurred at 9 
o'clock yesterday morning, shortly after the men had started their work 
and Gilbert, who witnessed the mishap, took Helgeson in a car to 
rush him to his home. Drs. Rauch and Farrell were called and an 
examination revealed the fracture at the base of the skull, leaving 
little hope for recovery. The death followed last night.
Helgeson was caught a glancing blow by a limb of the tree as it was 
felled and was struck to the ground. Gilbert came to his assistance 
immediately and Helgeson was able to get up and sat up in the car on 
the trip to his home. He apparently dozed on the way, the tract being 
about two miles from his home. It was not until after the doctors had 
been called the graveness of the injury was realized.
Born in the county, Helgeson had always made his home here. He is 
survived by his widow and five [six] children and several brothers and 
sisters. The funeral will be held  Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from 
the home and 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church at Valders, Rev. O.K. 
Espeseth officiating. Burial will be at the Valders cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times; 1927


JULIA TOMENA TORRISON HELGESON (Mrs. Henry)  Cemetery #5

1 May 1877 - 8 March 1936; Buried at Our Saviors Cemetery, Valders, WI
    (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

MRS. HELGESON GETS SUMMONS-March 8, 1936
Valders Woman Dies Sunday; Rites Held Wednesday
Mrs. Julia Helgeson, 58, died early Sunday morning at her home in 
Valders following an illness of over three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the 
Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth officiating. Burial 
will be made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Helgeson, nee Julia Torrison, was born May 1, 1877 in the town of 
Rockland. She married October 24, 1900. Her husband preceded her in 
death. She was a member of Our Savior's Ladies Aid society.
Survivors include two daughters, Blanche and Edna, both at home; four 
sons, Gordon, Arthur, Walter and Conrad, all at home; and one sister, 
Mrs. Ella Jackson of Chicago.
The body will be at the home until the time of the services.


OLIVIA ELEANORA THOMPSON HELGESON (Mrs. Gordon)  Cemetery #5

13 June 1905 - 30 July 1984; Buried at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, 
Valders, WI. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Manitowoc Herald Times; 1984
Mrs. Gorden (Olivia) Helgeson, 79, of Valders, died Monday evening, 
July 30, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial 
will be in Our Savior Cemetery.
Mrs. Helgeson was born June 13, 1905, at Valders, daughter of the late 
Thomas and Mary Jonsrud Thompson. She attended Valders area schools and 
was a 1923 graduate of Lincoln High School. She taught school for 28 
years in the Manitowoc County School System. She married Gordon 
Helgeson on June 13, 1931, at Valders. Mrs. Helgeson was a member of 
Valders Senior Citizens and ALCW & SLCW of Faith Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon; a son and daughter-in-law, 
a daughter and son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, a sister, Mrs. Ed 
Hampton of Concord, California; eight grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Donald, 
and two brothers.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm 
Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 am to the time of services. 
Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements.


ORRIN CONRAD HELGESON   cemetery #44

(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Manitowoc Herald Times Newspaper
Connie Helgeson, 55, of 722 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will 
officiate, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Helgeson was born June 23, 1920 in Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Henry and Julia Torrison Helgeson. He was graduated from Valders 
High School with the class of 1938 and served in the US Army from 1942 
to 1945 in the European Theater. He married Doris Vetting Oct. 24, 
1945, at Newtonburg. He was employed by Manitowoc Public Utilities the 
past 30 years, currently serving as credit manager. He was the present 
director of Manitowoc Municipal Employes' Credit Union and had served 
as a deacon of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church for three years.
Survivors include his wife, three brothers, Gordon and Walter of 
Valders, and Arthur, of Collins, two sisters, Miss Blanche Helgeson and 
Mrs. Victor (Edna) Lensmeyer, of Sheboygan.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 pm Tuesday until 
noon Wednesday, when the casket will be moved to the church.
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Manitowoc Herald-Times  Thursday, October 4, 1945
Corp. Conrad Helgeson Has Eight Battle Stars
Conrad Helgeson, whose military service took him to eight different 
countries, still contends that the United States, Wisconsin, and home 
are best of all. He has arrived home from overseas, receiving his 
honorable discharge at Fort Sheridan on September 22nd. He has 
mentioned the primitive condition of the peoples of many of these 
countries with the oxen still used in much farm work.
Conrad came through with eight battle stars, and eight campaigns during 
those thirty two months overseas without being wounded once. However, 
he did suffer four attacks of malaria.
It was on June 24, 1942, that he entered service with his training 
beginning at Fort Bragg, Noth Carolina. He was later sent to Fort 
Meade, Maryland. On February 7, 1943, he left for overseas, going then 
to North Africa. He was at Casablanca, the Tunisian Campaign, 
participated in the Sicilian landing, was at Salerno, lower Italy, 
across the Volturno River up to the Casino front. They then moved back 
to prepare for the Anzio landing. He was at the Anzio Beachhead for 
four months and while there saw Russell Glasow, the only Valders or 
county soldier he met in his entire army service. While in this area he 
went to Rome and there visited the Vatican and saw the Pope.
His group was then moved back to lower Italy to prepare for the 
invasion of southern France. They fought through southern France up to 
Strasbourg on the Rhine. They were then pulled down to the Colmar 
pocket, and here were cited with the Croix de Guerre by the Fench 
government and the U.S. Presidential citation. They then went into the 
Siegfried line, went through to Augsburg, Munich, Salsburg, Austria and 
were there when the war ended.
Conrad enjoyed much going through Hitler's noted hideaway, Berchesgarten. 
He was then with the troops of occupation in Austria during May, June 
and July. Transfer then came to Melsungen, Germany, where the troops 
remained for several weeks.
Having enough points at this time he was transferred to the 69th 
homeward bound division.They left Le Havre, France, on September 7th 
and with a little stormy weather docked in New York seven days later. 
The usual time for the trip is six days.
Conrad was in communications - radio - and then drove for the general 
of his artillary divison. When this general was transferred to the 
states he drove for the colonel of the division artillary.
The strong ties that hold and bind together a group of fighting men was 
evidenced when Conrad suffered his first attack of malaria. This was at 
the time of the Sicilian campaign, and while he was still in the 
hospital, he learned his division (the noted 3rd) was to go into action 
- so Conrad secured his hospital release and rejoined his group. Twice 
when malaria attacks recurred he took treatment in his own unit in 
order to stay with his group.
Conrad has the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Croix do 
Guerre, Theatre ribbons, Bronze Service Arrowhead, 5 overseas bars, 1 
Service stripe and the Driver and Mechanic's Badge. He has eight battle 
stars, showing participation in the Tunisian campaign, Sicilain 
campaign, Naples Foggia; Rome-Arno; Southern France; Colmar; Rhineland 
and Central Europe.
The engagement of Miss Doris Vetting to this young Valders soldier was 
announced by Miss Vetting's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vetting on 
April 5, 1942, and now with Conrad's return the couple is planning 
their marriage for October 24th.


SOPHIA HELGESON   cemetery #5

Mrs. Albert (Sophia) Helgeson, 88, formerly of Rt. 1, Valders, died 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Our 
Saviour Cemetery, Valders.
Mrs. Helgeson, nee Sophia Wigen, was born May 23, 1884, in the Town of 
Eaton, daughter of the late Ole and Riginald Hougen Wigen. She was 
married to Albert Helgeson Dec. 2, 1911, at Valders. Her husband preceded 
her in death Dec. 11, 1963.
Survivors include two sons, Norman, of Plymouth and John, of Rt. 1, Valders; 
three daughters, Mrs. James (Alice Mae) Forsyth, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Clarence 
(Jennette) Paque, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Willard (Dorothy) Werth, of Viroqua; 
13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Five brothers, two sisters 
and a grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 18, 1972


OSCAR TIDEMANS HELLE   cemetery #41

Name: Helle, Oscar Tidemans
D.: 10/1/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 10 Da.
B.P.: Tn. Lib.
D.P.: Lib.
Cem.: Lib.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson
Spouse:
F.: Ole Thompson Helle
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.299
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(Note: Ole Thompson Helle is in #5)


BERNARD J. HELLER, DR.   cemetery #21

Dr. Bernard J. Heller, 63, of St. Nazianz, died Friday noon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2:45 Monday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 
3 p.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Dr. Heller was born Feb. 16, 1908, at Hazel Green, Wis., son of the late John 
and Katherine Muller Heller. He was a graduate of Marquette Medical School in 
1932 and moved to St. Nazianz to practice dentistry. He married Mary Hoban 
Feb. 13, 1934, at Osman. Dr. Heller was a member of state and county Dental 
Associations.
Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
a brother, Louis of Hazel Grove, four sisters, Mrs. Marie Meyer of Kenosha, Mrs. 
Isabelle Tigh of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. V.T. Carroll of Kenosha and Mrs. Roy 
Kramer of San Antonio, Tex., and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 30, 1971
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(Feb. 16, 1908-Oct. 29, 1971)
*********
Bernard J. (Feb. 16, 1908-Oct. 29, 1971 
husband of Mary nee Hoban [married Feb. 13, 1934 at St. Isidor's Catholic 
Church, Osman, Town of Meeme] -son of John Heller and Katherine Mueller 
dentist, graduate of the Marquette University of Milwaukee, class of 1932 
born at Sinsinawa, Grant County -died from "pneumonia bilateral lobar 
emphysema")


ELSIE M. HELLER     cemetery #89A

Funeral card:

In Memory Of
ELSIE M. HELLER
Born in Town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin
September 1, 1895
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
January 9, 1986

Services
2:00 P.M.
Saturday, January 11, 1986

St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. David Scherbarth, Officiating

Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


HUGO HELLER   cemetery #89A

Hugo W. Heller, 71, of 1611 25th St., Two Rivers, retired commercial fisherman 
and long identified with dog field trial activities, died unexpectedly of a 
heart attack while driving his automobile on County Trunk JJ, near Manitowoc 
Rapids, at 3 p.m. Thursday. He had previously been in good health.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Re. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Heller was born Sept. 17, 1892, at Two Rivers, son of the late George H. and 
Louisa Luebke Heller. He attended St. John Parochial School and Manitowoc Business 
College. In his youth he became employed by his late uncle, Herman Luebke, in the 
comercial fishing enterprise, operating the tug Julia C. Hammel. Later he joined 
his cousin, the late Arthur J. Luebke, in the operation of the fishing tug Karlsruhe. 
Later he became owner and captain of the fishing tug, G.H. Heller, named for his 
late father.
He retired from the fishing industry in the late 1930s and during World War II was 
employed as an outside mechanic at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. For 11 years later 
and retiring in 1959, he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. For a 
number of years he was engaged in training dogs for field trials, which had been his 
hobby since early youth, and had been employed in recent years by Guido Rahr.
Mr. Heller was also a boating enthusiast and was active in the movement of 
establishing a municipal marina at Two Rivers. He was a lifelong member of St. John 
Lutheran Church.
He married the former Elsie Kath at Sawyer, Wis., in 1914. She died in 1935. In 
1937, he married the former Elsie Zarn Peterik, who survives him with a daughter, 
Mrs. Norman Schmeichel, of Two Rivers; a stepdaughter, a stepson, a sister, Mrs. 
Walter Stegemann, of Two Rivers, two grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 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 service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1964 P. 13


CHRIST F. WM. HELWIG     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1878:
Death of Chr. Helwig on 27 Mar. at 5pm in Branch. He was the father of Mr.
Carl Helwig and of Mrs. Wm. Brown. He was 75 years old and was laid to
rest last Friday.
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Name: Helwig, Christ. F. Wm.
D.: 3/26/1878
B.: 3/22/1802
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 76 Yrs. 4 Da.
B.P.: Germ.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper
Spouse: Johanne Helwig
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Old age
Pg. #: 275


EMMA B. HELWIG   cemetery #44

MOTHER OF W.F. OHDE DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Message Received of Death At Bakersfield of Former Resident of This County
Messages received last night brought news of the death at Bakersfield, Cal., 
of Mrs. Emma Helwig, mother of William F. Ohde, of the Herald News company, 
in that city. Mrs. Helwig's body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial.
Mrs. Helwig, nee Brown, was 74 years of age and for some time had not been in 
robust health, but her death was hastened by injury which she suffered Sunday 
when she fell and fractured her hip. Early messages did not indicate that her 
condition was serious but later news told of a crisis, followed by a message 
of death last night.
Mr. Ohde, who is absent from the city, will arrange to meet the body at Chicago, 
enroute here and will accompany the remains to the city.
Mrs. Helwig is well remembered in this city where she resided in youth and has 
visited on frequent occasions in later years. Besides Mr. Ohde she is survived 
by a daughter and another son of her second marriage.
Funeral announcement and a more extended obituary will be given later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1932 P. 1
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FUNERAL OF MRS. E. HELWIG TO BE MONDAY
Body of Former Resident to Arrive From California Sunday Night For Burial Here
Remains of the late Mrs. Emma Brown Helwig, who died at Bakersfield, California, 
will arrive here on Sunday night and funeral services will be conducted from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Ristad officiating. 
The deceased had been a life-long member of the Lutheran faith.
Mrs. Helwig was born March 12, 1859 and was married to Frederick Ohde in 1875, her 
husband dying several years later. She was married a second time to Herman Helwig, 
at Alma Center, this state, and was the mother of five children, three of whom 
survive, being William Ohde of this city; Mrs. Leila Helwig Lizer and Almer Helwig.
One brother, William Brown, resides at Plymouth and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kuester, 
Bakersfield.
Planned to Return Here
Pallbearers at the funeral will consist of relatives of the deceased.
The death of Mrs. Helwig brought to an end her plans for coming back to Wisconsin 
to spend the remainder of her days. She was awaiting the end of the cold season so 
as to make the trip without further endangering her failing health.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1932 P. 17
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[bur. 3-28-1932/age 68 yrs/died at Bakersfield, CA/
cause: myocarditis (contributary fractured hip)/bur. on William F. Ohde lot/
removed from Lot 7 blk. 23 sec. R]


MARIE HELWIG   cemetery #44

FORMER BRANCH WOMAN DIES AT ALMA CENTER, WIS
Body of Mrs. Helwig, Brought Here for Burial Today
The body of Mrs. Mary Helwig, a former resident of Branch, was brought 
here for burial today from Alma Center, Wis., where her death occurred 
Sunday. The funeral was held direct from the Northwestern station to 
Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Helwig was 83 years of age and had made her home at Alma Center 
for some years. Mrs. Helwig is survived by one son, Herman and three 
daughters, Mrs. Ely, Mrs. Ernst Galster, Alma Center and Mrs. Anton 
Holsen of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 21, 1917, Page 7
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[Mary D. Helwig/bur. 03-21-1917/age 82 yrs/
cause: general debility/bur. on Mrs Wm. Helwig lot]


MARIE HELWIG   cemetery #43

Mrs. Marie Helwig, 67, of 1017 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Helwig, nee Marie Schuh, was born April 13, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Andrew and Mary Schuh. She had been employed in the office at Mirro 
Aluminum, Manitowoc, for 30 yers, retiring in 1967.
Survivors include a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), a sister, Mrs. 
Irene Petrosky of Manitowoc, and two grandaughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a wake service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 29, 1971