[ HEM ] OBITUARIES
ALBERT HEMMER cemetery #43 (co. death record Vol. 46, p 271) b: 1 June 1882 - Cedar Run, PA d: 14 March 1953 - Manitowoc, WI/Cause: acute coronary occlusion res: 1511 South 16th Street, Manitowoc, WI occup: Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company Father - John Hemmer Mother - Unknown Informant: Mrs. Marie Hemmer Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
MARIE THERESA HEMMER cemetery #43 (co. death record Vol. 63, p 145) b: 20 August 1888 - Manitowoc, WI d: 27 November 1966 - Manitowoc, WI/Cause: Coronary occlusion res: 1511 South 16th Street, Manitowoc, WI Father - Adam Specht Mother = Katherine Neuser Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
HEINRICH HEMPKE cemetery 89A Death Record, v. 6, #109 Henry Hempke, white, German male, a laborer Born Grosau-Hesse, Germany, May 25, 1819 A widower of Two Rivers. Veteran. Died May 31, 1898, at Two Rivers, Age 79 years, 6 days. Cause: Decrepitude - failing for about 4 monts. Burial: Public cemetry, Two Rivers, Wisc. Undertaker: Frank Nilles
LAURA HEMPTON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1908: Mrs. Laura Hempton, wife of alderman Robert Hempton here, died Sunday of rheumatic fever which attacked her brain. About 12 years ago Laura Anderson married Robert Hempton whom she leaves with 3 children. She is also mourned by her elderly parents and several sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
SOFIE HEMPTON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1890 Death of 36 yr. old Mrs. J.L. Hampton on Mon. morning. She was the sister of Mr. Fritz Koerber and leaves her husband and 6 children.
WILHELM H. HEMSCHMEIER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894: Death on Sun., after a long and difficult illness, of Capt. Wilhelm H. Hemschemeyer. He was born 19 May 1835 in Stolzenau, Hanover, and traveled to America with his parents in 1848. The family settled on a farm in our county and he later came to Manitowoc City to establish a business. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Hemschemeyer joined up with the 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, and participated with the Unit in a large number of battles. He advanced through the ranks and ended up as a captain and was mustered out with his regiment in 1865. He returned to business and subsequently entered the hotel business, most recently with the hotel at Silver Lake. For health reasons he had to give up the hotel and return to Manitowoc. He suffered from rheumatism that gradually confined him until he had to be admitted to the hospital Dec. of last year where he remained until his death. He suffered such unspeakable pain that his death may be considered a release. He is known locally as an excellent businessman, served twice as a member of the Legislature, as recorder of documents, and relief collector. On 20 Aug. 1856, he married Wilhelmine Storch, his surviving widow. His marriage produced one son and 2 daughters, all of whom are deceased. He has one sister still living. The old campaigner was buried yesterday afternoon with participation of the G.A.R. Post, the Rankin Guard, and a host of mourners.
WILLIAM HENCHMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904: Death of William Hinschmann, resident on Two Rivers Road, a veteran who was completely blind and has been ill for many years. He was over 70 yrs. of age and is survived by a widow. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
LENA 0. HENDRICKSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1904: Mrs. Andrew Hendrickson, who lives on the north side of our city, wanted to oil the floor of one of her rooms and made a mixture of turpentine and linseed oil. In order to fix the mixture she put it on the stove and the stuff caught fire and quickly went up in flames. Mrs. Henrickson tried to put it out and in the process her clothing caught on fire. There was no one nearby to help the poor woman who was trying to put out the fire as best she could. Eventually, a neighbor child heard the terrible cries and sought help, but the poor woman was so terribly burned that the doctor had no hope of her recovery. Yesterday evening death relieved the woman of further pain. *********** [bur. 07-23-1904/age 45 yrs./cause: burning-shock]
AUGUST HENDRIES cemetery #89A The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, April 8, 1929 2 RESIDENTS PASS AWAY OVER WEEKEND August Hendries Dies This Morning - Carl Wagner Passes Away Saturday August Hendries, a resident of Two Rivers since 1876 and who was for years employed at the Hamilton plant here, passed away this morning at his home on Eighteenth street after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:40 from the home and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church, with interment at Pioneer's Rest. The deceased, who was 77 years of age, was born in Germany in 1851 and came to this country when a boy, first locating at Milwaukee and then moving to the town of Two Rivers in 1863. In 1876 he located in this city entering the employ of the Hamilton Co. with whom he was employed until seven years ago when he retired. He was married in 1882 to Anna Schwartz, who survives him together with one daughter, Louise of this city, and a son, William of Chicago. One sister, Mrs. Henry Jenneyaka of Forestville, Wis. and four brothers, Charles, John, William and Christ also survive. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CHRISTIAN HENDRIES cemetery #44 The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, November 1, 1937 Hendries Christian Hendries, 71, town of Newton retired carpenter, died this morning at 7 o'clock at the home of Herman Steckmesser, town of Newton. He had been ill for two years with cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Hendries was born July 13, 1866, in Two Rivers. He married Fredericka Ladwig on Nov. 10, 1888. The couple lived in Two Rivers for two years and then, until five years ago, they resided in Manitowoc, where Mr. Hendries was employed as a carpenter. He was employed at the shipyards for 22 years. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hendries moved to Newton. Survivors besides the widow include three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Weigel of Milwaukee and Miss Alma and Miss Clara Hendries at home, one son Victor, of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. The body will be brought to the home Tuesday afternoon from the Vogelsang funeral home. (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
JEROME HENDRIES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1903: Death from a cerebral hemorrhage on Thurs. last week of the 8-yr. old son of Mr. H. Hendries, who lives at 1110 S. 14th St. The funeral was held Sunday.
WILLIAM HENDRIES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1908: The 19-month old little son of South 9th Street resident here, William Hendries, died Thursday last week of convulsions.
THERESA (TRESSIE) HENFER cemetery #89D Theresa (Tressie) Mary Henfer, age 100, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, died Tuesday evening, December 6, 1994, at the Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 9, 1994, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. John Neuser with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born February 23, 1894, in Two Rivers, Wis., daughter of the late Charles L. and Harriet LaFond Gauthier. She married William Henfer May 19, 1920, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death January 27, 1970. Tressie belonged to St. Luke’s Altar Society, World War I Aux. Barracks 2565 Manitowoc, American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Two Rivers, Two Rivers Senior Citizens and was honorary chairman of French Committee of the Two Rivers Historical Society and Rogers Street. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by sons-in-law, Robert Duprey Frederic Glandt and Nils Becker, four~brothers, five sisters and three grandson, James Dassey, Thomas Henfer and William Manthey Jr. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Ken Coenen. Tressie died on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. A family remembrance of that day is: St. Nicholas Day, a day of giving and that is what Tressie did her entire life. The excitement in our home on this morning was great because the previous night before retiring, the children in our family hung stockings. We didn’t have fancy stockings like you see today, but our everyday ugly brown 5tockings (clean or unclean, I don't remember) and no pretty mantel to hang from but any chair would do. Treats such as candy or an orange for good girls and boys, but sometimes a stick or potato to remind us to shape up, for Santa was near. Tressie through the hard times of the depression raised us six plus sisters and brothers, never leaving us without. St. Nicholas did for others as Tressie tried and did in her 100 years. Tressie was a friend to many generations.
AUGUST HENNING cemetery #82 August Henning, aged 87, died Tuesday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, where he had been recuperating from a short illness. Mr. Henning was born in Germany, August 10, 1868, the son of Christian and Louise Heckman Henning. He came to this country with his parents in 1869 and resided in the town of Herman, where he attended schools. He was married to the former Louise Schwartz of the town of Plymouth December 14, 1893 and located on a farm in the town of Schleswig, now owned by his son Edgar. Mr. Henning retired from the farming business in 1921 and moved to Kiel, where he has been living since. Mrs. Henning died in 1953 and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1943. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Henry Dedering, Schleswig, and Mrs. August Wriedt, Eaton; two sons, Edgar and Otto, Town Schleswig; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at the St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of which he was a faithful member, Friday, at 3 p. m. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p. m. Thursday to 11 a. m. Friday, when the body will be remove to the church.
DAVID E. HENNIG cemetery #89A David E. Hennig, age 77, of Mission, Texas, and a former Two Rivers resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. David was born Sept. 6, 1927, in Eau Claire. son of the late Carl and Alma (Hehl) Hennig. After his graduation from high school, David attended and graduated from radiology school. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Two Rivers American Legion Post 165, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Manitowoc and Two Rivers chapter. David served as commander of both veterans organizations. He was also a member of the Raulf P. Z. Lopez DAV Post 95 and the VFW Post 6310333, both of McAllen, Texas. On Aug. 19, 1970, he married Sylvia Stegemann Dose at Calvary Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. David was employed as a radiology technician at Two Rivers Community Hospital for 30 years retiring as the head of radiology. He served as president of Wisconsin Radiological Technologists and also served two terms as counselor of that same organization. David was also a member of the American Society of Radiological Administrators and Elks Lodge 1402 of McAllen, Texas. (Survivors omitted for privacy) David was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Douglas Hennig; one brother and sister-in-law: Iry and Valva Hennig; and two brothers- in-law: Loren Loiselle and Dale Stegemann. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 30. 2005, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Presiding at the service will be the Rev. Steven Olson. Cremation will follow with burial of the cremated remains at a later date at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Graveside military honors will be accorded by members of the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion posts. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at the funeral home. The Disabled American Veterans will be present during the visitation for a short ceremony. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 28, 2005
JOHANN F. HENNING cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Death Thursday last week of 92-yr. old Fred Henning, an old German settler of our county who has been here since 1855. Mr. Henning came directly here from Germany and settled on a farm in Town Newton which he worked for 32 years. Following the death of his wife 19 years ago he moved to Manitowoc. His death occurred in the residence of his granddaughter, Mrs. Emilie Klett. He leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the German Methodist Church. ******* [cause: old age]
NORMA HENNING cemetery #81 Mrs. Edgar Henning Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Edgar Henning, 76, of Town of Schleswig, who died Saturday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Death was attributed to a heart attack. The Rev. Donald B. King, pastor, officiated at the 2 p.m. service at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. Burial was in the church cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Henning’s name for Bethlehem UCC. The Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, was in charge of arrangements. Born on June 9, 1898, the former Norma Balz was a daughter of the late John and Louise Reichart Balz. On June 12, 1921 she was married to Mr. Henning at Bethlehem UCC. The couple operated the Henning home farm, retiring 16 years ago. She was a life long member of Bethlehem UCC and its Ladies Aid Society. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1971. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Otto Reichwaldt, Kiel, and a brother, William, Kiel.
NORMA HENNING cemetery #81 Funeral services will be held Friday for Mrs. Norma Henning, 78, a Town of Schleswig resident, who died Tuesday at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald B. King, pastor, will officiate at the 2:30 p.m. service at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Henning's name for Bethlehem UCC. Born Dec. 9, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, Mrs. Henning was a daughter of the late John and Marie Kaplich Reichwaldt. She attended the district school. On Nov. 6, 1917 she was married to Otto Henning at Bethlehem UCC. The couple located in the Town of Schleswig where her husband operated the Lakeside Cheese Factory. He died Jan. 11, 1963. She was a life member of Bethlehem UCC and its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include four daughters, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur, Newton, William, R. 1, Kiel, and Otto, Kiel. - January 1975
OTTO A. HENNING cemetery #81 Otto A. Henning, 67, a prominent Town of Schleswig cheesemaker, died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He operated the Lakeside Cheese Factory for 48 years. His was the last cheese factory remaining in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Henning was born Jan. 31, 1895, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late August and Louisa Henning. He attended the district school and is a graduate of the short course in dairying of the Unviersity of Wisconsin. He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, and of the Churchmen's Brotherhood. A former member of the school board of District No. 1, which consolidated with the Kiel district, Mr. Henning was also a former member of the Wisconsin Cheesemaker's Association. On Nov. 6, 1917, he married Norma Reichwaldt of the Town of Schleswig. The couple observed their 45th wedding anniversary in November of last year. Suriviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Milton (Elvera) Voight, Kiel, Mrs. Herman (Leora) Thomas, Plymouth, Mrs. Keith (Loraine) Boardman, Nekoosa, and Mrs. Merlin, (Doris) Ninmer, R. 1, Kiel; a son, Everett, of R. 1, Kiel; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Dedering, R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. August Wriedt, R. 1, Kiel; and a brother, Edgar, R. 1, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services. - 1963
RUDOLPH W. HENNING cemetery #81 After a year’s illness Rudolph W. Henning, 72, well-known town of Schleswig farmer, passed away at his farm home on Friday evening. The deceased was born in the town of Meeme on March 22, 1873, the son of the late Christian and Louise Hickman Henning. He married Helena Voss, town of Schleswig on October 25, 1897. Folowing his marriage Mr. Henning worked as a mason for a number of years. For the past 45 years he was engaged in farming. He was an elder and a deacon of the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church, town of Schleswig and was a devout member of that parish. He was a director of the Schleswig Telephone company. Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Aroma) Maurer and Mrs. Harry (Alma) Ruh, town of Schleswig, and Mrs. Clarence (Ida) Herman. Sheboygan; two sons, Armin, Random Lake, and Raymond, on the homestead farm; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, August of Kiel; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Radder, town of Eaton. His wife preceded him in death on Jan. 26, 1938. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev. August Hammann and Rev. Charles Reppert officiated at the funeral services. Pall bearers were Edgar Henning, Helmuth Reichwaldt, William Valleskey, August Wriedt, Arthur Bratz and Edwin Lueloff. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1-1945
LESTER E. HENNINGS Lester E. Hennings, 62, Route 2, Elkhart Lake, died last week Wednesday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. Born on November 11, 1910 in New Holstein, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary Engel Hennings. He attended schools in New Holstein. On December 28, 1935, he married the former Gladys Nauth of the Town of Rhine. The couple resided in Sheboygan and later moved to a farm in the Town of Rhine. For the past seven years they resided at Weitzelville. Mr. Hennings was employed at the Kohler Company for 19 years and 17 years at Tecumseh Products Company, New Holstein, retiring in November, 1972. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. - 1973
ALBERT HENRICKS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 July) About 2 mos. ago, young Albert Hendrichs sailed from here in his small sailboat in a northerly direction and was never heard from again, presumed drowned. On Sat. afternoon a body was found near Seven Mile Creek between Centerville and Sheboygan. (Article describes identification by family members, establishing Albert's identity from the clothing and a medallion, details of the coroner's inquiry, and release of the body to the family for burial.)
ROSA HENRICKS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 Jan.) Death Wed. evening after a short illness of 44 yr. old Mrs. Rosa Hendricks(sic). Her husband died several years ago. She leaves 2 sons – Walter about 19 and Albert about 17. She is also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. She was born in Webbeln, Schleswig-Holstein. The funeral was held Fri. and despite the extreme cold, a large number of people attended. Pastor Doehler conducted the funeral service in the Lutheran Church and delivered the graveside address.
DALE R. HENRICKSON cemetery #33 Dale R. Henrickson, age 45, of Two Rivers, died this morning, October 26, 1992, at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wis. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 1992, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbarth officiating, with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Dale was born October 30, 1946, in Two Rivers, son of Mrs. Henrietta Henning Henrickson, and the late Raymond Henrickson. He attended St. John’s Parocial Grade School, and graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School. On November 11, 1967, he married the former Jean Jacquette, in Two Rivers. He was employed by the City of Two Rivers, as an electrician. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, until the time of service. There will be no visitation at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel. Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1992
DONALD W. HENRICKSON cemetery #89C Donald W. Henrickson, age 77, of Two Rivers, died early Tuesday evening, April 13, 2004 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2004 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Donald was born June 18, 1926 in Two Rivers, son of the late Russell and Lucille Karas Henrickson Sr. On Sept. 5, 1956, he married Isabelle Berres. Donald was a brake press operator at Invincible Furniture Company in Manitowoc for 37 years retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center and Grace Congregational Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother: Russell Henrickson Jr.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Leonard Berres, Helen and Clarence Lins, Hilary Berres, Orman Berres, Lucille Berres, Jack and Agnes Berres, Leona Berres, Amelia and Clarence Schulz, Joseph Berres, Paul Greene Sr. and Ruth Berres. The family will greet relatives and friends at Grace Congregational Church on Friday, April 16, 2004 from 9:30 am. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Henrickson family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the Dr., the oncology staff and third floor nurses at Aurora Medical Center and the staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care given to Donald and his family. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He liked going to rummage sales, flea markets and traveling on bus trips. Donald's sense of humor and whit will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 2004
RAYMOND HENRICKSON cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906: Death on Thursday of a 14-year old son of Two Rivers resident Hans Hendrickson. The boy had been crippled since birth. The funeral took place Saturday. (from death index-Hendrickson on index: d. Mar. 07, 1906