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JEAN MARIE HICKMAN cemetery #57 Graveside services for Jean Marie Hickmann(sic), infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arno Hickmann of School Hill, were held Saturday afternoon at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery in School Hill. The Rev. H. G. Messmer, pastor, officiated. The day-old infant died Friday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, two sisters, a paternal grandfather, Philip Hickmann, rural Kiel; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Knier of R. 1, Newton. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, April 19, 1965
CLARA HICKMANN cemetery #86 Mrs. Clara Hickmann, 67, of 732 Sixth St., Kiel, was found dead at 5:30 am, Sunday on the sidewalk approach to her home. Manitowoc County Coroner Dr. Theodore A. Teitgen attributed her death to exposure and a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. The former Clara Koeser was born Aug. 25, 1896, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Maurer Koeser. She was educated in the Meeme district school. She was married to George Hickmann of the Town of Meeme Oct. 3, 1914. The couple farmed in Meeme township. Her husband died in December, 1950, and she had been living in Kiel the past several years. Surviving are five sons, a daughter, a brother, Wil1iam Koeser of School Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Karsteadt and Mrs. Phihlip Hickmann of School Hill; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Besides her husband, a son and three brothers preceded her in death. - Dec. 22, 1963 ******* Mrs. Clara Hickmann, age 67, 732 Sixth Street, Kiel, died on the sidewalk leading to her apartment early Sunday morning. Manitowoc County Coroner, Dr. Theodore A. Teitgen, attributed death of a coronary occlusion and exposure. Her son, Raymond, told authorities that his mother was not home when he went to bed. He thought he heard her car sometime later. When she was not in house at 5:30 when he awoke, he investigated and found her body near the porch on the sidewalk. She was born August 25, 1896 in the town of Meeme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koeser. October 3, 1914 she married George Hickmann and the couple farmed in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Hickmann died in 1950. Mrs. Hickmann has been living in Kiel the past year. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Milton Meyer, Route 1, Newton; five sons, Alfred, Manitowoc, Norman, Route 1 Kiel, Raymond, Kiel, Ralph and Leander, Route 2, Kiel; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Karstaedt and Mrs. Philip Hickman, School Hill; and one brother, William, School Hill. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home. Rev. Carl Fried will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery. December 22, 1963
THERESA HICKMANN cemetery #57 Mrs. Theresa Hickmann passed away on Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, at the home of her son George, in the town of Meeme, death being due to kidney trouble. Decedent, nee Meyer, was born in the town of Meeme, March 8, 1857, and was married to Ph. Hickmann in 1878, after which the couple settled on a farm in that town. Mr. Hickmann preceded his wife in death 38 years ago. The survivors are one daughter, Francis, of Thorp, and three sons, George and Philip at home, and Joseph of Eau Claire. Also two brothers, Joseph and George Meyer, and one sister, Mrs. Wagner, all of Thorp. The funeral services will take place at St. Fidelis church in School Hill, on Friday morning, with interment in the church cemetery. - 1922
CHARLES C. HICKOCK cemetery #1 From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Jan. 1863 Charles C. Hickok died. Father Alanson Hickok. ******** (Note: Charles died in Louisville, Kentucky)
ANNA HILDEBRANDT cemetery #82 Mrs. Anna Hildebrandt, 73, a former resident of Kiel, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home at 2322 Prospect St., New Holstein, early Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, former pastor of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. She was born Oct. 6, 1883, at Elkhart Lake, daughter of the late Henry and Ann Bartles Wittrock, and moved to Kiel with her parents when she was a child. She was educated in Kiel schools. On April 18, 1907, she was married to Reinhold Hildebrandt and the couple lived in Kiel until 1918, moving to New Holstein where her husband was employed in industry. He died in July of 1949. Survivors include a son, Lester of New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Krostag Sr. and Mrs. Lena Jochmann of Kiel; and a brother, Henry of Kiel. She was preceded in death by two children and three brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service.
FRIEDRICH HILDEBRANDT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1892: On Fri. the body of Mr. Hildebrandt, who died in Dakota, was brought to Manitowoc, his former residence. Burial was Sat. morning.
MINNIE HILDEBRANDT cemetery #82 Mrs. Otto Hildebrandt, 75, of 716 6th St., Kiel, died suddenly Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif. She had been visiting her brother, Hugo Prueter, and his family for several weeks. The former Minnie Prueter, she was born July 3, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Prueter, and was married May 21, 1915, to Otto E. Hildebrandt. He died in January, 1965. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel; the Frauenverein of the church, the Kiel Garden Club and the General Arts Homemaker Club. Surviving are two brothers, Arthur of Green Bay, and Hugo of Anaheim, Calif. - January 8, 1967
OTTO E. HILDEBRANDT cemetery #82 Funeral services for Otto E. Hildebrandt, 75, who died Saturday morning at Calumet Hospital in Chilton, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg will officiate at Tuesday's services and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church, from noon until time of services. Hospitalized for about a week, Mr. Hildebrandt resided at 716 6th St., Kiel. He was born Oct. 7, 1889, in Germany, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hildebrandt. At the age of four, he came to the United States with his parents, coming directly to Kiel, where he attended the public school. His marriage to Minnie Preuter, Town of Schleswig, took place on May 21, 1915. The couple located in Kiel. For 16 years he served as custodian of Kiel Public School and later was employed by H. G. Weber Co., Kiel, until his retirement nine years ago. He was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Richard of New Holstein.
EDWARD HILL cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Jan. 1863: Edward Hill died son of Socrates Hill ********** (d. 1-21-1863/abt. 18 yrs./soldier in 27th Wis. Reg./from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc) ********* [George Hill/bur. 01-22-1863](This is also Edward, but was recorded as George.)
MARY HILL From the Manitowoc Herald, 01 May 1858: Mary Ann Hill, wife of Socrates Hill died
SARAH HILL cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 03 Feb. 1855: Sarah Hill died, wife of Socrates Hill.
SOCRATES HILL cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 03 Jul. 1862: Socrates Hill died in Mtwc.
LEO HILLS cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1904: Death Thurs. last week, following a long illness, of 21st St. resident Leo. Hills. The deceased, who was a long-time resident of our city, reached the age of 61 and is survived by his widow and one son. The funeral was held Saturday.
MARTHA HILLS cemetery #43 From the Manitowoc Wis. Herald-Times, Tues., June 1, 1971 Mrs. Martha Hills, 83, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday 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. Hills, nee Martha Lulloff, was born April 14, 1888, in Calumet County, daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Paul Lulloff. She was married to Fred Lulloff Feb. 6, 1906, in Calumet County. He preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1938. She resided in Collins until her marriage to William Hills at Manitowoc in August of 1942. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1957. Mrs. Hills was a member of the St. Ann Society of the church. Survivors include five sons, a daughter, a step-son, a step-daughter, two brothers, Frank of Loyal, Wis.; an(sic) Ernest of Chilton; a sister, Mrs. Charles Olson of Amery, Wis.; 10 granchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CARL HIMMELBAUER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sep. 1903: Death Sat. morning, following a long illness, of Carl Himmelbauer, better known under the name of Carl Bauer. The deceased was born 31 yrs. ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, and was a son of former local resident and cigar manufacturer Himmelbauer and his wife Ida (nee Esslinger). When he grew up he dedicated himself to the stage and worked many years as a member of theatrical touring companies. He spent his youth here in the family of his uncle, Henry Burger. For a few years he was a partner in the firm of Theodor Schmidtmann's Sons & Co. He made a trip to the south early last year but fell ill during the trip and was brought to Terre Haute to the residence of his sister there. In June he moved back here to the home of his above named uncle. It was determined that his consumption could not be cured. He leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
HATTIE E. HINDT cemetery #33 Hattie E. Hindt, age 87, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 16, 2003 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Hattie was born March 16, 1916 in Price County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Louise Tiegs Kusch. On July 31, 1948, she married Robert Hindt in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1991. Hattie was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Schwartz Manufacturing Company and Paragon Electric Company. Hattie and her husband owned and operated the Round Up Bar in Mishicot for 18 years. She was well known for her Friday night fish fries. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her husband: Robert “Moose’ Hindt; three brothers: Lloyd, Clarence and Donald Kusch. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A very special thanks to the CNA who helped care for Hattie at her daughter’s home. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 18, 2003
LOUIS HINDT cemetery #89A Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, May 17, 1978 Hindt Louis Hindt, 87, of 1718-30th St., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edwards Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Hindt was born Sept. 4, 1889, at Two Rivers, son of the late Ludwig and Sophia Schwartz Hindt. He attended St. John Parochial School. He married Virginia Vogl July 3, 1915, at Two Rivers. He was employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers for 44 years, retiring in 1957. He was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Peter Koch, of Two Rivers and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where members of Senior Citizens will meet in a body at 6 p.m. The casket will be moved to the church after 11 a.m. Wednesday, where the body will lie in state until the time of services. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
LUDWIG HINDT (LOUIS) cemetery #89A The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 17, 1900 DIED HINDT At Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc July 9, 1900, Louis Hindt Aged 36 Years Deceased was for several years prior to his death a resident of this city and was an employee of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. About two years ago he was injured by an accident at the Hamilton works, which for a time, it was thought would cost him his life, but after months of confinement he finally able to resume work again, though he was not free from pain until relieved by death. He was taken to the Hospital at Manitowoc about a week before he died to be operated upon for appendicitis and though the operation was successfully performed his physical condition was not equal to the shock. He leaves a wife and four small children in rather destitute circumstances. His funeral took place last Wednesday from the German Lutheran church in this city. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Death Mon. afternoon in a local hospital of Louis Hindt of Two Rivers, following an appendix operation. The deceased was 36 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 4 children. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial.
ALFRED A.E. HINGISS cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897: Death last Fri., after a long illness, of the 1-yr. old son of the family of Heinrich Hingiss, resident on School Road in Centerville.
FRIEDRICH E. HINGISS cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: Death 17 September in Town Centerville of Friedrich Ehrgott Hingiss as a result of brain damage suffered in a fall. The deceased, who was 82 yrs. 3 mos. 12 days of age, came from his Saxony homeland in 1850 and settled in Centerville. He is survived by several children. His funeral was held Saturday last week at the Saxon cemetery in Centerville.
FRED HINRICHS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1904: There was general sorrow in our city on Sun. when news arrived of the death of Fritz Hinrichs. As is generally known, Mr. Hinrichs had a foot terribly mutilated several years ago in a hunting accident. Doctors recommended an amputation of the big toe, following which the wound still failed to heal so 2 more toes had to be amputated. The wound still wouldn’t heal and as a result of the last operation, Mr. Hinrichs had to be cared for in the local Holy Family Hospital and the doctors recommended a complete amputation. Mr. Hinrichs went to Milwaukee to consult specialists who also expressed the opinion that a full amputation was necessary, so he underwent the operation Thurs. morning in Passavant Hospital in Milwaukee. It appeared that the patient was saved, but death intervened Sun. morning. Fritz Hinrichs was born 53 yrs. ago in Esens, East-Friesland. After leaving school he studied pharmacy and served in the military as a one-year volunteer in France where he then worked for several years in a large perfume store. In 1878 he came to America as a representative of that company. He lived in several states and in the winter of 1882-83 came to Manitowoc and began working in the drugstore of his brother, Henry Hinrichs. Since then he remained a resident of Manitowoc. He was widely known as a capable pharmacist. During Pres. Cleveland’s 2nd term, he filled the office of Duty Collector in the local port. He was a member of the local Free Mason’s Lodge and of the Order of the Royal League. He is survived by his sorrowing mother, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and 2 step-sisters. Of the 4 brothers, 3 are residents in America, namely Henry here, Theodor in Baltimore, and Wilhelm in Milwaukee. Another brother who had lived in St. Paul died last winter. The deceased never married. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, he was cremated in Milwaukee on Tues. and his ashes brought here for interment in the city cemetery. ******** [Fred HINRICKS/bur 04-22-1920/cremated at Milwaukee 7-19-1904/bur on Henry Hinrichs lot]
HEINRICH HINSDORF cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: Death last week of 69-year old Heinrich Hinsdorf, formerly a farmer in Town Newton, in the residence of his niece here, Mrs. Levenhagen. He is survived by his widow. The funeral was held Friday in Newton.
REUBEN A. HINTZ cemetery #10 Rueben(sic) A. Hintz, 58, of Cleveland, Wisconsin, died May 6, following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial took place in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Among his survivors is a son. - March 6, 1971
MATHILDA HINTZE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Oct. 1899: Miss Mathilde Hintz of Manitowoc Rapids was found dead Fri. evening. She had been subject to falling with epileptic seizures. On Sun. she had gone to her bedroom early. Shortly afterwards a family member found her lifeless on the floor of her room. She was 45 and had suffered from epileptic seizures for the past 14 years.
EMILIE HINZ cemetery #61 Name: Hinz, Emilie D.: 2/14/1877 B.: 10/4/1833 Reg. D.: 3/5/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 43 Yrs. 4 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: Seehausen, Germ. D.P.: Tn. Meeme Cem.: St. Jacobi Churchgrayad Ch.: Inf. & Address: J.? Holzapple, Ten. Mosel Sheb. Co. Spouse: Carl Gottfried Hinz F.: Christian Schulz M.: Sophia Schulz Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.220
FREDERICK HINZ cemetery #44 Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, December 26, 1907 DEATH'S SADDEN IN HOLIDAY JOYS Mrs. August Meyer Is Called From Earth - Frederick Hinz Dead Frederick Hinz, a well known resident, formerly engaged in business as a blacksmith, died at the Holy Family hospital Tuesday evening, after an illness of several months duration. Mr. Hinz, who came to this city from Germany in 1863, had resided here since that time. He retired from business some years ago. A widow and seven children survive, being Albert and Walter, Milwaukee, Richard, Mrs. Walter Schmidt, Mrs. A. Zenk, Mrs. W. Strothoff, Miss Addie, of this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CHARLOTTE HOCKERMEYER (HOCKEMEYER) cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, Feb 17, 1887: Death of 71 year old Mrs. Charlotte Hockemeyer, wife of Mr. Fr. Hockemeyer, on Wed. morning, 16 Feb. The deceased, born in 1816, leaves her husband, who has also been ill, as well as seven grown children - five daughters and two sons. Funeral will be held Sat. afternoon, 19 Feb. at 2 p.m.
FRIEDRICH HOCKERMEYER (HOCKEMEYER) cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1887: Death of 74-year old Friedrich Hockemeyer (no date) in the home of his son-in-law Fritz Halberg in Mishicott. Burial last Tues. in Manitowoc.
SANDRA M. HODEK cemetery #89D Sandra M. Hodek, age 62, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, Jan. 9, 2005 at the Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Scott Stevens with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Sandy was born April 15, 1942, in Oconto, daughter of Viola (Brennan) Earley and the late Frank Earley. She attended St. Peter’s Grade School in Oconto and Washington High School in Two Rivers. She then attended McConnel Flight Attendant School in Minneapolis, Minn. On Aug. 7, 1965, she married James Hodek in Two Rivers; he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1993. Together the couple owned and operated Two Rivers Linoleum and Carpet Shop for many years. For the last eight years, Sandy was the assistant manager at the Lakeshore Humane Society until illness forced her retirement. Sandy enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Sandy was preceded in death by her husband: James Hodek; her father: Frank Earley and a brother: Calvin Earley. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. The Hodek family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr Yetter and his staff at Aurora Medical Center; to the nurses and staff of Aurora Hospice, especially Linda Bauknecht; the Hamilton Memorial Home staff and the Manitowoc County Health Care Staff for taking such good care of our Mom during her illness. A very special thank you is also extended to Aunt Jackie, Uncle Dale and Calle for taking care of mom in their home, allowing her more time together with our family Your kindness will always be remembered! Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 11, 2005
HENRY HOECKI cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899: Death on Sun. of 83-yr. old Heinrich Hoecke in the house of Mrs. Guetschow here where he had been a resident. The deceased, who died of old age debility, was buried on Tues.
ANNA FRIEDERIKE HOEFNER cemetery #70 Name: Hoefner, Anna Friedericka D.: 9/28/1872 B.: 5/2/1866 Reg. D.: 7/1/1873 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 6 Yrs. 4 Mo. 26 Da. B.P.: Newton D.P.: Newton Cem.: St. John's Churchyard, Newt. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: Henry Hoefner M.: Dorothy Hoefner Cause of Death: Dysentery Pg. #: v.1 p.146 ************ (Anna Friederike Hoefner/d. 28 Sept. 1872/bur. 30 Sept. 1872/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
ANNA CATHARINA MAGDALENA HOEFNER cemetery #70 Name: Hoefner, Anna Catharina Magdalen D.: 9/23/1872 B.: 8/25/1870 Reg. D.: 7/1/1873 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 29 Da. B.P.: Newton D.P.: Newton Cem.: St. John's Churchyard, Newt. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: Henry Hoefner M.: Dorothy Hoefner Cause of Death: Dysentery Pg. #: v.1 p.145
HEINRICH HOEFNER cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1904: Death Fri. in Town Newton of 74-yr. old Henry Hoeffner of pneumonia. The deceased leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon. *********** (Gerhard Heinrich Hoefner/d. 12 Feb. 1904/bur. 16 Feb. 1904/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHANN FRIEDRICH HOEFNER cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death in Town Newton on Monday of Friedrich Hoeffner from old age debility. The deceased can be counted among the few old settlers of Town Newton who had resided there so many years. He was 87 and leaves several children. ********* (Johann Friedrich Hoefner/d. 23 Dec. 1907/bur. 27 Dec. 1907/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
MARIA HOEFNER cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death of 71 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Hoefner in Newton of a stroke. She leaves her husband and 4 children. The funeral was yesterday. ********* (Maria Friederika Dorothea Hoefner/d. 06 Mar. 1898/bur. 09 Mar. 1898/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
ANTJE HOENCK cemetery #64 From the Two Rivers Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tue. May 5, 1891: Died: - Mrs. Ange Hoenke(sic), May 1, aged eighty-six years. She came to this country with her husband in 1870. Her husband died about nine years ago. Since his death she has lived with her son, Mr. Hans Engellandt.
FRED HOENIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1889: Death of 75 year old Friedrich Hoenig, on Mon. after a long bout with cancer in the head. He was buried Tues. with Pastor Pieper delivering the funeral oration.
GOTTFRIED HOEPPNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Death Thurs. last week of Gottfried Hoeppner of old age debility. Mr. Hoeppner came to Manitowoc Rapids in the beginning of the 50's and filled a position as a miller in the Klingholz Mill there. Many years ago he moved to Manitowoc and has lived here ever since. He reached the age of 87 and is survived by his widow and 2 grown children. The funeral was held Sunday. ************ Gottfried Hoepfner/b. 4 Sept. 1816 in Marco Mecklenburg Schwerin/d. 24 Apr. 1902/survived by his widow and 1 son and 1 daughter/from records of St. John's United Church of Christ.
FRED HOFFMAN cemetery #44 (Wilhelm Friedr. Hermann Hoffmann/son of Friedrich Hoffmann/b. 15 Mar. 1871 in Manitowoc/d. 5 June 1871/bur. Manitowoc/from death record of First Ger. Evang. ch.) ******** [Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Hoffman, L3 B63, $1]
FRIEDRICH HOFFMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908: Death Monday morning from a heart attack here of Fred Hoffmann, Sr. The deceased was pensioned from service with the Northwestern Railroad, but disliked inactivity so he went to work as a train guard at the 16th Street rail crossing. He went to work as usual on Saturday and possibly grew ill from the extreme heat and before going home that evening took a seat at the railroad station for a while. During the night he got worse and despite medical attention grew weaker and weaker until he died Monday morning. Fred Hoffmann came here from Germany 41 years ago and was one of the first employees of the railroad here. He was 67 years of age and is survived by a widow and a son. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
HELENA HOFFMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: Death Tues. of Mrs. Helene Hoffmann here following a long illness. The deceased, who was 55-yrs. old, leaves 3 children. Her funeral will take place this afternoon.
JOSEPH HOFFMAN cemetery #89B The Two Rivers Reporter Nov. 17, 1947 Joseph Hoffman, Sr. Taken Here; was 77 --- Widely Known Farmer, Active in Fraternal Circles, Dies (photo with article) ------ Joseph Hoffman, Sr. 77, prominent Two Rivers, retired farmer and widely known co-operative, school and fraternal circles, died Saturday afternoon at Municipal hospital here after a three weeks illness. Mr. Hoffman helped organize the Two Rivers Equity association and served as its president for more than 15 years. He had been manager of the Saxonburg Cooperative dairy and served on the Pine Grove school board. He had also served in the capacity of president of the Mishicot branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and as treasurer of Holy Cross Catholic church at Mishicot. ---- Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from Holy Cross church with the Rev. George Beth officiating and interment will be in Calvary cemetery here. Friends may call at the Specht funeral home, at Mishicot, until time of services, and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday evening. Born June 9, 1870 at Silver Lake, the deceased was a son of Carl and Mary Vanderbloemen Hoffman. On May 1, 1894 he married the former Regina Wachtel, twin sister of Andrew Wachtel of this city. For the first ten years of their married life the couple resided in Two Rivers where Mr. Hoffman operated a butcher shop. ----- On Farm 43 Years Forty-three years ago they puchased the farm which Mr. Hoffman continued to operate until his retirement seven years ago at which time the farm was taken over by his son. The Hoffmans observed their golden wedding anniversary three years ago last May. Surviving are his wife, four sons, six daughters, 27 grandchildren and great grand children.
WILHELMINE HOFFMAN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1892: Death on Mon. of 85 yr. old Mrs. Wilhelmine Hoffman of Manitowoc, after a long illness. Burial was Wed.
ANNA M. HOFFMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1892: Death of 71 yr. old Mrs. Anna Mathilde Hofman on Tues. evening. The deceased, who leaves 9 grown children, will be buried tomorrow afternoon.
BERNARD HOFFMANN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907: The 6-year old son of Michael Hoffmann in Mishicott died last week and was buried Friday.
CHARLES HOFFMANN cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1894: Death in Two Rivers of 69 yr. old Carl Hoffmann in the home of his son-inlaw, N. Hippert. The deceased was one of the first settlers in Manitowoc Rapids and is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Burial was Mon. in the Two Rivers Catholic Cemetery.
ELIZABETH HOFFMANN cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1885: Death of the wife of Mr. Peter Hoffmann in St. Wendel, Centreville, in childbirth. She leaves her husband with six children. The funeral took place Mon. ******** Elisabetha Hoffman/d. 30 Jan. 1885/age 38 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
ELLA ADELHEID ELISABETH HOFFMANN cemetery #44 (Ella Adelheid Elisabeth Hoffmann/dau. of Friedrich Hoffmann and wife Johanne born Bardtke/b. 15 Mar. 1871/d. 22 Aug. 1872/from records of First German Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHN HOFFMANN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Jan.) Death Wednesday afternoon of John Hoffmann in his home a few miles from here following a 2-week illness with pneumonia. Mr. Hoffmann, who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, is survived by his wife and 8 children of whom the youngest is only about 1-year old. The funeral was held Tuesday with a large number of vehicles in the funeral procession from the Catholic Church to the local cemetery.
JOSEPHA HOFFMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1903: Death Tues. last week in Onekema, Michigan, of Mrs. Josephine Hoffmann at the age of 81. The deceased, an aunt of Hubert Falge here, came to America 20 yrs. ago from her Austrian home. She had lived in Manitowoc for 10 yrs. before moving to Onekema. Her body was brought here and the funeral conducted Thurs. from Mr. Falge's residence with interment in the city cemetery.
LUCY HOFFMANN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904: Death Tues. last week of the 10-yr. old daughter of John Hoffmann in Mishicott. The funeral was held Fri. from the Catholic Church.
MARIA H.F. HOFFMANN cemetery #44 Name: Hoffmann, Maria H. F. D.: 9/20/1869 B.: 12/29/1868 Reg. D.: 10/5/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 8 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Tn. Rpds. D.P.: Tn. Rpds. Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Mtw. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. M. H. Quehl Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.68 ****************** (Maria H.F. Hoffmann/dau. of Friedrich Hoffmann/b. 29 Dec. 1868/d. 20 Sept. 1869/ from records of First German Evang. Luth. ch., Manitowoc)
HALVER PEDERSON HOLM cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Sep. 1904: Death in Clarks Mills last week of 53-yr. old Halvor Peterson(sic). He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sunday.
JOHN HOLMES cemetery #43
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MARIAN HOLMES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1904: Death Tues. last week in Freeport, Illinois, of Mrs. Mary Holmes, daughter of Anton Selch here, at age 23. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery.
ROBERT L. HOLMES cemetery #43 Monday July 29, 1935 Robert Holmes 5, son of Mr.and Mrs. Wilbur Holmes was killed when run over on Franklin street late Saturday afternoon by a car in Two Rivers. The Holmes accident happened during a light shower Saturday afternoon. The boy was running across Franklin street from the south to the north curb when a car came west on the street. According to Frank Khail proprietor of a battery shop who was an eye witness of the accident, the Holmes boy slipped on the wet pavement as he sought to stop when he saw the oncoming car. His feet came out from under him and the left front wheel of the car ran over his body. The driver stopped his car and carried the injured boy into the Khail and Wilson shop close by. The police ambulance was summoned. The Holmes boy was pronounced dead by a physician when carried into the hospital. Survivors of the five-year-old Holmes boy are his parents, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home followed by a low mass at St. Boniface church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The body is at the funeral home.
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