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ERNST R. JOCHIMSEN cemetery #82 Funeral services will be held Friday for Ernst R. Jochimsen, 67, Route 2, Kiel, a Town of Schleswig farmer, who died Tuesday at Calumet Memorial hospital, Chilton, after a ten-day illness. The services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday. Born August 4, 1899, in the Town of New Holstein, he was a son of the late William and Bertha Jochimsen. He was educated in the district schools. On February 21, 1919, he married Leonore Voss of the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived in New Holstein several years before moving to the Voss homestead farm. Mr. Jochimsen was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the Redmen Lodge and the 24-hour club of the lodge. Survivors include his wife; one son, Dr. Howard Jochimsen, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two grandaughters; and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Hass and Mrs. Frieda Manz both of Kiel. - January 15, 1967
ADOLF G. JOCHMANN Adolph(sic) G. Jochmann, aged 68, life-long resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away Sunday afternoon at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital, following a short illness. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on April 18, 1882, the son of the late Traugott and Wilhelmina Meyer. On August 2, 1913, he was married to Miss Clara Duerrwaechter of near Kiel, and the couple moved to the present farm two miles north of this city, immediately following their marriage. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Evelyn, and a son, LeRoy, at home; a brother, Henry Jochmann of this city; two sisters, Mrs. John Peters of Town Rhine, and Mrs. Julius Spitzer of Kenosha. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Mr. Jochmann was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, the Men's Brotherhood, and served as an elder and deacon in the church consistory. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. - November 4, 1945
ANNA JOCHMANN cemetery #82 Relatives here were notified on Tuesday evening of the death of Anna Jochmann, aged 62, which occurred in the evening of that day at 7:30 at Oshkosh, where the deceased had been the past six weeks. The body was immediately brought to Kiel by the C. J. Meiselwitz Co., and was taken to the John Peters home in the town of Rhine, where she had made her home in recent years. The deceased, the daughter of the late Traugott and Wilhelmina Jochmann, was born Jan. 10, 1879, in the town of Rhine, where she grew to womanhood. She had been an invalid for some years, and death followed a lingering illness. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Adolph and Henry Jochmann of Kiel, and Mrs. John Peters of Rhine, and Mrs. Adela Spitzer, Racine. Another brother, Edwin, died two years ago, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Frick, passed away in Rhine three years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 from the Peters home in Rhine, on Friday, with services at the St. Peter Reformed church here at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the local cemetery, and the Rev. E. L. Worthman will conduct the last rites. - 1931
GOTTHELF JOCHMANN cemetery #82 Lame for about 20 years, Gotthelf Jochmann died at his home on Fourth street last Thursday at 7 a.m. Mr. Jochmann was born in Schlesien, Germany, May 15, 1849. At the age of 16 years he came to America with his parents and settled with them on a farm in Town Herman. Later he worked his way among strangers, working for a time in Iowa. On Jan. 21, 1877 he was married to Miss Mary Deicher and the couple went to live on a farm north of Kiel. Seven children were born to them, two of whom preceded him in death, Emma 27 years ago at the age of 13, and Tena, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, 3 months ago. Mr. Jochmann is survived by his wife; four sons, Herman of Kiel, Fred and August of New Holstein, and Arthur on the homestead; one daughter, Martha at home; one sister, Mrs. John Boeldt (clipping ends) - July 1926
KARL F. JOCHMANN cemetery #20 Karl F/1832-1905 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1906 Death in Steinthal on Monday last week of Carl Jochmann, an old settler in that area. He leaves a widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Thursday. (Monday of the last week is 27 Dec. 1905)
MARY JOCHMANN cemetery #82 Mary Jochmann, 72, Dies Tuesday The death of Mrs. Mary Jochmann, nee Deicher, occurred Tuesday evening at 8:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Schmidt here. Mrs. Jochmann had reached the age of 72 years. Death was attributed to infection of a goitre. The deceased was born April 29, 1845, in the town of Rhine, where she lived with her family until the time of her marriage on January 21, 1877, when she moved with her husband to a farm in Schleswig. Here the couple lived until 1917, when Mr. and Mrs. Jochmann came here to live. Her husband died one year ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Schmidt; four sons, Merman of Kiel; and Fred, August, and Arthur, of New Holstein; four brothers, Adam, Phillip, Dr. Henry, and Herman Deicher, of Plymouth; three sisters, Mrs. John Luth and Mrs. Arthur Pfiel of Glenbeulah, and Mrs. Albert Smith of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held from the home Friday at 1:30, and from the Reformed church at 2 o’clock, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The pastor of the Reformed church Meeme will perform the last rites. 1927 (Note: the obit has the wrong birth date according to her age)
IDA JOHANNES cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1909: Death Tuesday evening last week of Ida Johannes, the 18-year old daughter of Charles Johannes in Two Rivers. Her funeral was Saturday.
SOPHIA JOHANNES cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death Wednesday evening last week, from childbed fever, of Mrs. Sophie Johannes, wife of Town Mishicott resident Wm. Johannes, Jr. The deceased. nee Rederer, was 39. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
ANTON JOHNSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1901: Death Sat., after a long illness, of Anton Johnson, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased, who was born in Norway in 1843, came to America in 1871 and 2 years later moved to Manitowoc. In 1891 he established the J.G. Johnson Co. here, a wood and coal company. He leaves his widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ********** [bur. 12-21-1901/cause: cirrosis of the liver]
JOHANNA JOHNSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903: Mrs. Johanna Johnson, who had lived in our city for the last 37 yrs., died Thurs. of old age debility. The deceased was born 01 Aug. 1809 in Norway and came to Manitowoc in 1866. Her husband and children preceded her in death and for the past many years she has been living here with grandchildren. The burial was held Saturday.
CAPTAIN JOHN JOHNSON cemetery #44 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) LAST VOYAGE COMPLETED BY CAPT. JOHNSON Captain John Johnson, a resident of Manitowc for the greater part of his life, passed away this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Ladwig, 711 Sycamore Street, Milwaukee. Captain Johnson who was 80 years of age, was born in Norway. He was the owner of a schooner which sailed out of this port. He used to reside on North Fourth Street, but left Manitowoc five years ago and since that time had made his home in Milwaukee. Mrs. Johnson has been dead for many years. Surviving relatives are his daughter with whom he had made his home and four sons, Frank of Manitowoc, Joseph of Milwaukee, John of Milwaukee, Edward of Kewaunee and a sister, Miss Maggie Johnson of Milwaukee. The body will arrive in Manitowoc Monday morning and the funeral services will be held at Evergreen chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. E. J. Symons of St. Paul's M. E. church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen. Manitowoc Times - March 2, 1923
LYDIA JOHNSON cemetery #44 14 Feb. Death on 06 Feb. of Lydia Johnson, 10 month old daughter of Peter and Anna Johnson. Her funeral was 10 Feb.
MARY JOHNSON cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1902: Death in Two Rivers Sun. of Mrs. Mary Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson, at the age of 28-yrs. 7-mos. of consumption. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
ROBERT JOHNSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: A 6-month old child of J.M. Johnson here died Friday of meningitis. [bur. 11-07-1908/cause: spinal meningitis]
MRS. SIDNEY JOHNSON cemetery #89C Funeral card: In Memory of MRS. SIDNEY JOHNSON Born in Vienna, Illinois February 17, 1877 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin March 20, 1960 Services 2:00 P. M. Tuesday, March 22, 1960 Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Richard Trump, Officiating Mrs. George Brown, Organist Pallbearers Charles Brandtner Leigh Andrews Joseph Jaklin Henry J. Koch Michael Milecki Henry Wolf Place of Interment Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Klein & Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers, Wis.
WINFORD H. JOHNSON cemetery #82 W. H. Johnson Passes Away Unexpectedly Winford H. Johnson, aged 46, a former Kiel businessman, and a veteran of World War I; and active in political and public life of northeastern Wisconsin for years, passed away Friday night at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan. Mr. Johnson had submitted to an operation for appendicitis nine days ago. Mr. Johnson served on the City Council, and was one of Kiel’s representatives on the County Board, in the late thirties, and for a short time was co—editor of the The County Record. The deceased was born in Green Bay in 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson. He enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard in May, 1917 and served for a year overseas as an officer in the 32nd division. He was assigned to the 127th—l28th Infantry, 64th Brigade Headquarters. In 1924 he married Miss Hildegard Becker. Locating in Kiel he served for a number of years as bookkeeper and accountant for the Kiel Wooden Ware Company and in 1938 became a partner with Bradford A. Cox in publication of the Tri-County Record. After two years he disposed of his interest in the paper to Mr. Cox and since last April has been employed at the Hart-Carter Company at New Holstein. For years he was active in Republican party circles in north- eastern Wisconsin. He was a candidate for the Republican nomin- ation for the assembly in the second district of Manitowoc county in 1938. In 1935 when Kiel launched a program for a paved route from the county seat, Mr. Johnson became a candidate for supervisor and was elected for a 2-year term. He did not run again at the end of his term. He was active for many years in the Kiel Chamber of Commerce and served on numerous community committees. His affiliations included membership in the Kiel lodge, F. & A, M. No. 336, and the Chilton Chapter, R. A. M. No. 94, and the Kasper Post No. 99, American Legion of Kiel. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow; three daughters, Barbara, Alice and Nancy, and a son, Allen, all at home; three brothers, Wa11ace H. of Kiel, Wilbur W. of Sheboygan, and Private Edward Johnson of Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and a sister, Miss Mae Johnson of Green Bay. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. E. Delware of Waukesha officiating. The Legion of Kasper Post No. 99 assisted in the services. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pall-bearers were Martin Lukesh, Edward Reineck, Edgar Paulsen, Earl Lehner, Arthur Graef, and George Dexheimer, members of the American Legion. The last rites were largely attended by local people and many from farther away. 1942
JOHN M. JOHNSRUD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Consumption claimed the life of John Johnsrud on Wednesday last week. He is survived by a widow and children, as well as his parents and several sisters. The deceased, a cabinet-maker, was a Manitowoc resident, but for the past several weeks has been in the residence of Jacob Williams, near Manitowoc Rapids, where he hoped that the change of location would bring some relief from his illness. The funeral was held Saturday from the local Norwegian St. Paul's church
KNUT JOHNSRUD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: Death Mon. evening of Knud J. Johnsrud, a resident on Lake Shore Road, of cancer. The deceased was born 12 Dec. 1833 in Valders, Norway, and had lived in our county since 1864. He is survived by a widow and 4 children. The funeral will be held Sat. afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
MARTIN JOHNSRUD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1903: The body of Martin Johnsrud, who died in Chicago, was brought here for burial.
LINDA L. JOHNSTON cemetery #44 Linda L. Johnston, age 55, of 1419 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. She was born July 7, 1951, in Manitowoc, daughter of Delores Ann (Krueger) Polifka and the late Matthew Polifka Jr. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1970. Linda was employed with Manitowoc Ice for 28 years. She was a member of Local Union 516 Machinist and AeroSpace. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dr. Jim Klein, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 8, 2006
PETER JOHNSTON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904: Death on Mon. of former local resident Peter Johnston in Beaver Island, Michigan, where he was visiting his son who lives there. Mr. Johnston was born in 1831 in Scotland and came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he undertook several businesses. He was the first mayor of the City of Manitowoc to which he was elected in 1870, and also served several other offices. He is survived by 7 children and 2 stepchildren. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon. ******** [cause: strangulation]
REGINA (HODGES) JOHNSTON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 July 1902: Death Thurs. last week in Milwaukee, where she was visiting, of Mrs. Peter Johnston following a short illness with heart neuralgia (Herzneuralgie). The deceased, who came to Manitowoc in 1855 and has lived here ever since, reached the age of 68. Her body was brought here and buried Saturday. (Note: First marriage to James A. Hodges)
FRANZ JOHST cemetery #83 On Friday afternoon about 2:00 PM, Mr. Franz Johst, a long time resident of Kiel, died at his home from a heart attack after an eight year long illness at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 12 days. The deceased was born on July 17, 1844 in Oppenheim, near Mainz, Hessen-Darmstad, Germany and came to America in 1867 where he first settled in the Town of Rhine. Two years later he went to Chicago, where he married Catharine Kramer. Eleven years later the family returned to the Town of Rhine, and for the past 16 years they have resided in Kiel, where Mr. Johst worked in the table factory, until last year when his health and age made it necessary for him to retire. The marriage was blessed with nine children, of which three and his wife survive him, namely, John and Frank Johst of Kiel, and Mrs. Anton Frenzel who lives in Washington. The burial took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic Cemetery after a service in the church officiated by Father Kolbe.
JOHN JOHST cemetery #83 Funeral services for John Johst, 80, were held Tuesday morning from S. S. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. F. X. Kheil in charge. He died at his farm home Friday afternoon. He was born in Chicago December 22, 1873 and came to this community when he was seven years of age. September 26, 1905, he married Susan LaCroix at the S. S. Peter and Paul Catholic church, and they settled here. He was employed at the Kiel Furniture company for 27 years. In 1932 they purchased their farm home north of Kiel where he died. He was a member of the S. S. Peter and Paul church. Survivors include his wife and two sons, Frank and Walter, both at home. He has one sister, Mrs. Catherine Franzel of Montana. There is one grandchild. 1954
KATHARINA JOHST cemetery #83 CALLED BY DEATH. Mrs. Catherina Johst, widow of the late Franz Johst, passed away Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the home of her son John. The deceased, nee Kraemer, had been ill with dropsy of the heart for a long time, but death was due to a stroke which she suffered a short time before her demise. Mrs. Johst was a native of Trier, Germany where she was born August 9, 1842. She came to America in 1869, locating in Chicago, where she was married to Franz Johst in 1870. The family came to Sheboygan in 1880, and settled in Kiel in 1899, where Mrs. Johst had since resided. Her husband died six years ago. 9 children were born in the family, of whom six have preceded their parents in death. The surviving children are John Johst in Kiel, Frank Joseph in Sheboygan and Mrs. Anton Frenzel in Montana. She also 1eaves five grandchildren. The funeral took place Wednesday forenoon, with services in St. Peter and Paul’s church, Rev. M. Rumpel officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. - 1921
SUSANNA JOHST Mrs. John Johst, 81, of R. 2, Kiel, died Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for the past five days. The former Susan LaCroix was born Jan. 31, 1881, at St. Anna, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth LaCroix. She attended district schools at St. Anna and later worked in Milwaukee for many years. On Sept. 26, 1905, she married John Johst at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. They lived in Kiel until 1932 when they moved to their present home. Mr. Johst, a painter, preceded her in death in 1954. She was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and of the Christian Mothers Society of the parish. Surviving are two sons, Frank and Walter, both of R. 2 Kiel; one grandchild; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul of Kiel and Edward of Staten Island, N.Y.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schram, St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Ida Schram, Two Rivers. Two sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief rites at 9 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
WALTER H. JOHST cemetery #83 Walter H. Johst, 54, of Rt. 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig farmer, died Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. He had been ill nine months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. George Kiefer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Johst was born July 31, 1908, at Kiel, son of the late John and Susan LaCroix Johst. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial School and Kiel High School. He had been employed by Hingiss Inc., and A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel, until 1932 when he and a brother, Frank, operated the farm in Schleswig. He was a member of Holy Name Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Surviving is the brother, Frank, of Rt. 2 Kiel. - 1963
ALFRED E. JONAS cemetery #33 Alfred E. Jonas, age 84, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, went home with our Lord early Saturday, June 26, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Alfred was born Sept. 27, 1919 in the town of Two Creeks, a son of the late Emil and Martha (Schmidt) Jonas, and attended the Twin Elder School. He was confirmed on Aug. 21, 1932 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Two Creeks. Alfred worked on the family farm in Two Creeks until moving to Two Rivers in 1945, and began working for Hamiltons Industries. He was employed with Hamilton’s for nearly 40 years, retiring on Sept. 1, 1981. Mr. Jonas married Edith Anklam on May 2, 1964 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death November 28, 1997. Alfred was a longtime, faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and former choir member; he was also a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center. He enjoyed time spent with family, the deer hunting camp, and also enjoyed playing cards, dartball, and bowling. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Glen Anklam, and his brother, Arnold Jonas. Relatives and friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning until the time of service at 10:30 am. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Church or School, or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Jonas family with funeral arrangements Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 2004
ARNOLD H. JONAS cemetery #33 Arnold H. Jonas, 55 of 909 18th St. Two Rivers, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in Knollwood Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Jonas was born Feb. 24, 1921, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late Emil and Martha Schmidt Jonas. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He had been employed at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers for 36 years. Surviving is a brother, Alfred, of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 10, 1977
EDITH H. (ANKLAM) JONAS cemetery #33 Edith H. (Anklam) Jonas, age 88, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, November 28, 1997, at the Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. She was born July 3, 1909, at Pine Grove, Wis., daughter of the late Herman and Lena Barth Pahnke. She attended schools in Pine Grove. On August 22, 1931, she married George Anklam at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1961. On May 2, 1964, she married Alfred Jonas at St. John’s Church, Two Rivers. Edith was employed for many years at Stangel’s Super Valu Store. She was a member of St. John’s Ladies Society, St. John’s Quilters, Two Rivers Senior Citizens, and was an avid dartball player. She also enjoyed playing golf, hunting and cooking many meals for the hunting group. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Anklam; one son, Glen Anklam on December 31, 1995; four brothers, George, John, Carl, and Gordon Pahnke; six sisters, Hilda Schoen, Lisetta Lange, Elsie LaHaye, Amanda Balza, Dorothy Gille and Ann Schneider. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Edith was loved by everyone whose lives she touched and will be greatly missed by all. Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1997
EDNA CLARA ZIERZOW JONAS cemetery 89C Herald Times Reporter Jan. 21, 2000 Edna C. Jonas, age 80, of 1609 N. 21st St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, January 20, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2000 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. Revs. Bruce McKenny and Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery. Edna was born February 27, 1919, in Two Creeks, daughter of the Late Arthur and Edith Geerdts Zierzow. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1936, and also attended the Manitowoc Vocational School. She married Harry Jonas, on June 23, 1938, in Two Creeks. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1962. Edna was the Deputy Register of Deeds, for Manitowoc County for many years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc Garden Club. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; four grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law; one sister-in-law; a dear special friend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Mrs. Marie Jonas, sister-in-law to Edna, was omitted from this obituary.
EDWARD H.H. JONAS cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Aug. 1901: Edward Jonas of Maple Grove, whose unlucky accident we reported last week, died Fri. of his injuries.
EMIL CARL JONAS cemetery 89C The Two Rivers Reporter (edited) June 20, 1950 Emil C. Jonas Dies Suddenly at 56 in City --- Schroeder Mill Employee is Victim of Heart Attack Emil C. Jonas, 56, died at his home at 1307 Hawthorne ave., early yesterday afternoon shortly after suffering a heart attack. Funeral serves will be held at Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 and at the St. John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Forest View cemetery. The body will be in state at the funeral home 7 o'clock tonight until the time of the service. Mr. Jonas was born on the Two Creeks farm of his parents, Fred and Wilhelmina Sporleder Jonas, on July 21, 1893. He spent his early life on the homestead farm and was married to the former Martha Schmidt of Two Creeks in 1918. They moved to a farm in Two Creeks and lived there until five years ago when the family moved to Two Rivers. Here Mr. Jonas was employed by the Schroeder mill until his death yesterday. Survivors include his wife, two sons, both at home; four brothers, William, of Fox Lake, Wis., Fred residing in Illinois, Henry of Wausau, and Walter of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Tess, of Sturgeon Bay, and Mrs. Winton Raper of Chicago.
EMMATH GEORGE JONAS cemetery 89C Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. Tues., August 16, 1983 Emmath G. Jonas, 76, of 1717 21st Street, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly late Monday morning, Aug. 15, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Jonas was born Aug. 21, 1906, at Lynd, Minn., son of the late Fred and Ida Freitag Jonas. He married Martha Blum, March 10, 1934, at Waukegan, Ill. He was a painter for many years. He also was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha: four sons and three daughters-in-law; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by twin daughters and three brothers. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 6 o/clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and at the church after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
FRANCISKA JONAS cemetery #40 Name: Jonas, Francis D.: 3/18/1872 B.: 2/28/1854 Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 18 Yrs. 18 Da. B.P.: Mecklenberg-Schwerin D.P.: Cato Cem.: Trin. Cem. Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: John Jonas F.: Christian Goetting M.: Friedricke Goetting Cause of Death: Confindment Pg. #: v.1 p.140 *********** (Franziska Jonas/nee Goetting/wife of Joh. Jonas. She was born in Crakow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 28 February 1854, died from childbed fever/Trinity Luth. ch.)
FRED HEINRICH THEODOR JONAS cemetery #89C (Fred T. Jonas) Fred T. was not actually Sr. although some called him that. He was the son of Frederich Theodore Jonas and Minnie Sporleder Jonas. His son was Frederick William Jonas. He was born Oct. 2, 1875 in Kellogg, Jasper County, IA. He died on Feb. 1, 1960. buried February 4, 1960. From the Herald Times, Tues. Feb. 2, 1960 Fred T. Jonas, 84, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday morning at the home of a son, Harry, with whom he had made his home since 1943. He had been in failing health for about a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Jonas was born Oct. 2, 1875, at Kellogg, Jasper County, Iowa, a son of the late Fred and Wilhelmina Sporletter Jonas. He married the former Ida White at Vesta, Minn., Nov. 16, 1905. She died Sept. 26, 1923. Mr. Jonas celebrated his 80th birthday in 1955 with all members of his family present. He farmed in Minnesota until his retirement in 1941. Surviving are two daughters; three other sons, Emmath of Two Rivers, Harvey of San Antonia, Texas, and Fred of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Winton Raper of Chicago and Mrs. Herman Tess of Sturgeon Bay; a brother, Walter of Chicago; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
FRIEDRICH JONAS cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1886: Death of 70-year old Fritz Jonas on 06 July in Mishicott. He was an early settler coming to Mishicott in 1853 where he established a farm. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter. Burial took place last Thursday and Mr. Florian Ott gave the burial sermon.
FRIEDRICH JONAS cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906: Death Wednesday in Kiel of Friedrich Jonas at the advanced age of 88. The deceased was born 01 December 1817 in Kletzien, Pomerania, came to America in 1881 and since 1899 has been living with his daughter Mrs. August Kampty in Kiel. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
HARRY GUSTAV JONAS cemetery 89C From the Herald Times Sat. May 19, 1962 Jonas Harry G. Jonas, 50, Rt. 1, Mishicot, Farmer, died unexpectedly late Friday afternoon of a heart attack while working in the field of his farm. He had been in good health previous to this affliction. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Chruch, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery. Harry Jonas was born Aug. 31, 1911 at Wolford, N.D., a son of the late Fred and Ida Freitag Jonas. He attended school at Franklin, Minn. and in 1927 the family moved to the Town of Two Creeks. He married the former Edna Zierzow of Two Creeks June 23, 1938 and in 1941 the family took over the present farm. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters at home; two sisters; three brothers, Emmath of Two Rivers, Harvey of San Antonio, Texas and Fred of Rt. 1 Mishicot. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.,. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. From the Herald Times, Thurs. May 24, 1962 Jonas Funeral Funeral services for Harry Jonas, 50, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack while at work on his farm Friday afternoon, were at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial was in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased.
HEINRICH JONAS cemetery #40 Name: Jonas, Henry John Frederic D.: 9/1/1872 B.: 3/12/1872 Reg. D.: 7/1/1873 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 6 Mo. 20 Da. B.P.: Tn. Cato D.P.: Tn. Cato Cem.: Trin. Churchyard, Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: John Jonas M.: Frances Jonas (Deceased) Cause of Death: Convulsions Pg. #: v.1 p.144 ************ (Heinrich Joh. Friedrich/son of Joh. Jonas & deceased Franziska nee Goetting/ b. 12 March 1872/d. 1 September at 12:30 P.M. of dysentery cramps/Trinity Luth. ch.)
IDA BERTHA MATHILDE WHITE FREITAG JONAS cemetery #89C Ida Jonas was born May 29, 1878. She died September 26, 1923 in Birch Coulee Twp., (Morton), Renville County, MN. She was kicked by a horse. She was originally buried in Morton, but in 1956 her remains were brought back to Two Rivers. (see Ellen- for obituary & more details)
MARIE A. JONAS cemetery #32 Marie A. Jonas, age 78, of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, January 18, 2001, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2001, at Our Saviors Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers. Rev. Louis Sievert will officiate and entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth Marie was born April 24, 1922, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William F. and Meta Wenholtz Blum. She married Fred W. Jonas, on October 8, 1938, in the town of Gibson. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1978. She was a homemaker and was formerly employed by Mirro Aluminum for many years and then in the housekeeping department at Holy Family Memorial Hospital for a number of years. She was a long time member of Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church. Marie volunteered her services to many people in need. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Blum; three sisters, Martha Jonas, Elma Jurgens Dorothy Messman, an infant brother and sister also preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Aurora Medical Center who cared for Marie, the staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center... The family will greet relatives and friends at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran church on Monday, January 22, 2001 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 2001
MARTHA JONAS cemetery #89C Manitowoc Herald Times Oct. 17, 1990 Martha Jonas of Two Rivers died early Tuesday morning after a courageous and non-complaining bout with cancer. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Evengelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born April 11, 1913 in Two Rivers, dauther of the late William and Meta Wenholz Blum. She attended St. John Parochial School. On March 10, 1934 she married Emmath Jonas in Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death August 15, 1983. Mrs. Jonas did housekeeping work and she wanted to remember all the children she babysat for during her life. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, a brother, and five sisters, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and two daughters. Martha was a very special person who was much loved by everyone whose life she touched.
MARTHA M. JONAS
cemetery 89C Manitowoc Herald Times (edited) May 26, 1963 Mrs. Martha Jonas, 66, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, and formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery. Mrs. Jonas, nee Martha Schmidt, was born Feb. 4, 1897, daughter of the late George and Mary Kouba Schmidt. She was married Nov. 23, 1918, to Emil C. Jonas at Two Rivers. Mr. Jonas died June 15, 1950. she was a member of St. John Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are two sons, and a sister of Two Rivers. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.PAUL WILLIAM JONAS cemetery #89D Paul W. Jonas, age 58 of Two Rivers, entered eternal peace early Sunday morning, July 29, 2001 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, surrounded by his family, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Paul was born August 28, 1942 in Mishicot, WI, son of the late Emmath & Martha Blum Jonas. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Two Rivers, and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1961. On October 8, 1970 he was married to Linda Copley. For a number of years, Paul operated the Golden Cage, and the Loading Zone in Two Rivers. He was later employed with Manitowoc Disposal for many years, followed by Superior Services of Sheboygan. He was a longtime, faithful member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Paul was an avid Badger Fan, a Mendota Club Member, and a member of the Big Red Club. He enjoyed many years of attending Badger Games, and camping with family & friends at Cedar Valley Camp Ground. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin sisters, and two brothers, Karl & Winton Jonas. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, or St. John’s New School Fund. In appreciation for all the prayers, visits, food, and loving support throughout Paul’s illness, the family extends a heartfelt Thank You. (list omitted for privacy) Your kindness will always be remembered! The family also extends a spe- cial Thank You to the Doctor and the entire Staff of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center for the excellent top notch care, and also to the staff of Aurora Medical Center and the Hamilton Memorial Home. Linda is also grateful for the entire staff of Manitowoc Family Practice. Because of each and everyone of you, our burden has been lightened tremendously. Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 2001
WINTON HARRY (WINDY) JONAS cemetery #89D Winton H. (Windy) Jonas, age 62, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 1997, at Sarasota, Fla. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt will officiate with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born October 25, 1934, in Two Rivers, son of the late Emmath and Martha Blum Jonas. He served in the United States Army. On April 29, 1961, he married the former Judith R. Levanetz at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Windy was employed with Schwartz Manufacturing Company for 33 years and was recently retired. He was also a part-time school bus driver for a number of years. He was a member of the Big Red Club, an avid Badger fan, and served as chairman of the Greater Midwest Annual Youth Wrestling Tournament. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother, Karl, and infant twin sisters. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Our Windy was a terrific husband, father and “papa” (grandfather) to his family. He was a great role model and had a positive influence on all of the lives he touched. His lively step and beaming smile will be missed by all. Herald Times Reporter, no date
ANN JONES #44 Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 18, Thursday August 17, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 Jones. -- In the village of Neshoto August 8th, Mrs. Anna, wife of J.O. Jones, aged 41 years. The deceased was born in North Wales and had only been in this country about three months when she was attacked with inflamation of the heart; which in a short time terminated her earthly existence; she sank away in peaceful slumber about noon of the 8th inst. She leaves behind a husband and son who deeply mourn her loss, but who no doubt realize that their loss is her gain; for when no doubt was a true lover of Christ and christian institutions. Her friends and countrymen testified very plainly by their acts of devotion and kindness since she came here, of a heart-felt love and esteem for the departed. The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased; after which a large procession followed her remains to her last resting place in Manitowoc cemetery. Yours respectfully. Wm. Ross
BERTIE JONES cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 18 Dec. 1862: Hurlbert B. Jones died, son of Alonzo D. and Emily Jones. ********** (Hulbert B. Jones/d. 17 Dec. 1862/age 13 mo/ son of A.D. Jones/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
ELTON W. JONES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1880: Son of Wal. Jones died, he was 17 yrs. old *************** (Wallace Elton Jones/d. 31 Aug. 1880 in Santa Rosa, Cal./cause: typhoid fever/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
FRANKLIN P. JONES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901: A stroke Fri. took the life of local resident Frank P. Jones. as he was traveling on business near Unity, Wis. Mr. Jones was born in Watertown but had lived here a long time. The 46-yr. old man was Vice President of W.G. Jones Lumber Co. He is survived by his widow (daughter of the late banker T.C. Shove) and 2 sons. The funeral took place Sun. in the local city cemetery.
MARY ANN JONES cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 05 Jun 1862: Mary Ann Jones wife of John died. ******** The following submitted by researcher/see contributors page. It appears that I may have another family member that could be removed from cemetery X. The Mary Ann Jones that is listed as wife of John Jones should be the one of the unknown Jones buried 06/04/1862 in Evergreen #44. The LDS shows her as being born as Mary Ann Merrifield on July 18, 1813 and dieing on June 1, 1862 in Manitowoc, wife of John Jones. The other burial listed as unknown may be her husband John Jones but I cannot confirm this at this time.
MINNIE BLOCK JONES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1900: Death Sun. in Chicago of Mrs. William Jones, daughter of our old fellow citizen Julius Block, of a stroke. The deceased, who was 47, leaves two sons. The body was brought here and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
WALLACE B. JONES cemetery #44 (Wallace B. Jones/d. 12 May 1868/age 29 yrs cause: typhoid fever/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
ANNA JONOWASKA cemetery #22 Name: Jonowska, Anna D.: 2/11/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 45 Yrs. B.P.: Poland, Europe D.P.: Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.302 ********* (Insane person from the county poorhouse -died from "dropsy" -born Poland)
JULIUS JORGENSEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1909: An odd death which occurred in Two Rivers was reported to us. A man named Julius Jorgenson, of Norwegian descent, had lodged about two weeks in Wisconsin House. The man was sickly and unemployed. Some years ago he had broken his leg and it never healed properly, causing difficulty for Jorgenson. For several years he worked with farmer Matt. Kummes until no longer able. He then came into the city and worked a few weeks as a stableman at Washington House and did odd jobs for years at Wisconsin House. He had managed to put a little money aside, and a few days ago gave the proprietor of Wisconsin House a check for $250.00 and asked him to use it for Jorgenson’s funeral in case he should die. Friday morning Jorgenson did not come to breakfast and it was thought he didn’t feel well. When he didn’t show up for lunch Mr. Reinert, the proprietor, became concerned and went to Jorgenson’s room only to find him dead in bed. A doctor was called to establish that the man had died a natural death about midnight. Mr. Reinert has fulfilled the man’s last wishes and arranged for the funeral.
HELENA JORSCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1895: Death from a heart attack in Milwaukee of Mrs. Arthur Jorsch, daughter of Fritz Groll of Manitowoc. The casket was brought here and the funeral held yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 04-15-1895/age 18 yrs./cause: augura pectoris]
KATHARINE (BERTLER) JORSCH cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1887: Death of Mrs. Katharine Jorsch on Thurs., here in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of Mr. A. Bertler "Her husband, once a fine workman, gave himself over to drink and in his drunkenness not only neglected to feed his family, but abused them." The deceased left nine children of which the eldest is 17 and the youngest is still very small. (Note: She is buried with the Bertler family)
ROSALIE JORSCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1900: Death Tues. evening about 5 p.m. of Mrs. Theodor Jorsch here of a stroke. The deceased was feeling perfectly well at noon but shortly afterward felt infirm, went to bed, called a doctor about 3 o’clock but at that point no one realized that a stroke would cause her death at 5 p.m. Mrs. Jorsch was born 02 Sep. 1839 in Germany and came to America in 1863. She married Mr. Jorsch in Logansport, Indiana, with whom she later came to Manitowoc. In addition to her grieving husband she is survived by 5 children. At this time we do not have funeral details. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: The funeral of Mrs. Theodor Jorsch, whose passing was reported last week, took place Sat. afternoon at the city cemetery. A large number of vehicles were in the funeral procession. (Note: Apparently the month is wrong on the tombstone.) ******** [cause: apoplexy]
THEODORE JORSCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: Another of our county's pioneers is gone. Theodor Jorsch, one of the best known residents of our city, died Mon. morning of Bright's disease. He was ill for several years, but has only been bedridden for the last 10 days. Theodor Jorsch was born 1839 in Luxemburg, thus reaching the age of 65. When he was six his parents came to America and settled in Town Newton, then a wilderness. Here the boy enjoyed all the joys and pressures of pioneer life. When he was older and strong enough he learned wagon making, then carpentry and helped the farmers in Town Newton and the adjoining towns to build their homes. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and served 2 yrs. in Company G until he was severely wounded in the hip during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. When healed, he had to be mustered out. Upon returning here he got into port construction and worked on the harbors of Manitowoc, Chicago, Ashland, etc., until he had to give up his work because of kidney disease. Mr. Jorsch was twice married. His first was Rosalie Liebert whom he married in 1865 and who died in 1900, leaving him with 5 children, namely, Mrs. J.C. Rehm in Ashland, Mrs. Frank Heffermann here, Oscar in South Chicago, Theodor in Chicago, and Arthur in Alabama. He later married the widow Mrs. Krumheuer, who survives him. His heavily attended funeral was conducted yesterday under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., and the German Odd Fellows Lodge, to both of which he belonged. ********* [cause: Brights disease]
FRANK O. JOST cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 15 May 1902: Death Sun. evening in Cleveland, after an illness of only 3 hrs., of the 13-yr. old son of Fritz Jost there. The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel. *********** Francis Jost/son of Frideric and Maria Jost/same d. date/from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
RUDOLPH P. JOST cemetery #13 Funeral services for Rudolph P. Jost, prominent Cleveland, Wis., business man who passed away at a Manitowoc hospital on Sunday morning, will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home in St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Wendel Catholic church. Mr. Jost was a well known electrician and plumber in the Cleveland locality since he had been in his own place of business since 1922. His work also extended to Manitowoc and other surrounding communities. He was an active leader of the community, belonging to several organizations. His unexpected death followed a short illness. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 15, 1943 – P. 6
MARIE JOURA cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904: 65-yr. old Mrs. Anton Youra died in Town Kossuth. Her funeral was yesterday.
NELLIE O'HARA JUDGE cemetery #43 (bur. with O'Hara) From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903: Death in the local hospital of Mrs. John Judge on Wed. last week following a short illness. The deceased, a daughter of John O'Hara, was born 17 June 1868. She leaves her husband and 5 small children. The funeral was held Fri. at the Catholic Cemetery.
CHR. JUEDES cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1891: Death of 71 yr. old Chr. Juedes on Mon. in Reedsville. The burial took place yesterday.
ARTHUR JUGENHEIMER cemetery #82 Arthur (Wimpy) Jugenheimer, 41, of 632 St. Paul street, Kiel, passed away Saturday morning at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was born in Kiel on January 26, 1910, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer. He was employed for the last eight years by the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. and previous to that by the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. He was also a member of the Kiel fire department. Survivors are: his father; five sisters, Mrs. Norma Stevens of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Elsie Arndt, Mrs. Roma Hagenow, Mrs. Lorraine Schreiber and Miss Meta Jugenheimer, all of Kiel; and two brothers, Oscar of the town of Rhine and Harvey of California. His mother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. J. Nelson will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
HENRY JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Henry Jugenheimer, 86, who had lived with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jugenheimer, R. 2, Kiel, died late Saturday evening. Born March 6, 1875, in the Town of Rhine, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary Reichart Jugenheimer, received his education in the district school, and worked as a carpenter most of his life. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Eleanora) Schaller of Kiel; five sons, Lester of rural Kiel, Melroy of Los Angeles, Allan and Donald of Sheboygan, Aaron of Fond du Lac; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 8, 1962 - P. 12
HILTON JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Relatives and friends were shocked Sunday, when they learned of the death of Hilton Jugenheimer, aged 25 years, who passed away that morning at 10 a.m. Mr. Jugenheimer, who had been ill for about a year, was confined to Rocky Knoll sanitarium near Plymouth. The deceased was born in this city on January 13, 1912, the son of the late John and Katherine Jugenheimer. He was preceded in death by his mother February 8, 1914, his father February 5, 1936, and a sister and brother in infancy. He attended the Kiel public and high schools, and after leaving his studies was employed at the Kiel Furniture Company plant for many years prior to his illness, and for about nine months he was employed by the Kiel Table Company at North Tonawanda, New York, where he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Eldred P. Voland. Only immediate survivors are his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rehm and son. Mr. Jugenheimer was a member of the Kiel Redmen and the volunteer Kiel Fire Department, both organizations attending the funeral in a body. Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 p.m. services will be held at the First Presbyterian church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Interment was made in the Rockville cemetery. - May 6, 1937
JACOB JUGENHEIMER cemetery #82 Jacob Jugenheimer, 85, formerly of 632 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Monday night at a Manitowoc hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Jugenheimer was born March 23, 1868, in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, and attended rural schools in the township. Following his marriage March 28, 1895, to Mary Diefenthaler the couple moved to Kiel. He was employed for 33 years at the plant now known as the A. A. Laun Furniture Company. Up until 15 years ago Mr. Jugenheimer was an active member of the Kiel Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Elsie Arndt, Mrs. Loraine Schreiber, Mrs. Arno Hagenow and Miss Meta Jugenheimer of Kiel, and Mrs. Norma Stevens of Milwaukee; two sons, Oscar of Elkhart Lake and Harvey of Fontana, Calif; a brother, Henry of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Borndfeld of Kiel; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His wife died in 1942. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
MARY JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Mrs. Jugenheimer Answers Summons Mrs. Peter Jugenheimer, a resident of this city for the past fourteen years, passed away on Tuesday morning at her home. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m., at the residence, followed by rites at the Refomed church. Rev. O. Saewert will be in charge. Mrs. Jugenheimer, nee Mary Reichert, was born in Guntesblum Hessendarmstedt, Germany, on March 28, 1847. She was two years old when she came to this country with her parents, who settled in the town of Rhine. She was united in marriage to Mr. Jugenheimer on April 31, 1867. He preceded her in death twelve years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Menne, a son-in-law and daughter, have been living with her for the past two years. The following children survive her: Jacob, John, Henry, Peter and Philip, all of this city; Mrs. Jos. Menne and Mrs. L. O. Rehm of Kiel, and Mrs. Julius Bornefeld of Plymouth. There is also one sister, Mrs. Aug. Riess of Elkhart Lake; 20 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. March 17, 1927
MARY JUGENHEIMER cemetery #82 Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, the former Mary Diefenthaler, of 632 St. Paul street passed away at the age of 66 at her home at 8:45 p.m. Monday following a long illness. She was born on November 19, 1887(sic), in the town of Rhine as the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Weitzel) Diefenthaler. On March 28, 1896, she was married to Jacob Jugenheimer and since that time the couple have made their permanent home here. Mrs. Jugenheimer is survived by her husband and nine children, Mrs. Fred (Elsie) Arndt of Kiel, Mrs. Alfred (Lydia) Luedke of Sheboygan, Mrs. Milfred (Norma) Stevens of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arno (Roma) Hagenow of Kiel, Mrs. Lorraine Schreiber and Miss Meta Jugenheimer at home, Harvey of Sheboygan, Oscar of Kiel and Arthur at home. One daughter preceded her in death in infanacy. Other survivors are eight grandchildren, and one brother, William Diefenthaler of New Holstein. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home on Thursday at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery on the family lot. The Rev. Wallace Robertson of the First Presbyterian church of Sheboygan will officiate at the services. - 1943
META JUGENHEIMER cemetery #82 Rites Held Saturday For Meta Jugenheimer Funeral services for Meta Jugenheimer, 47, who died at Manitowoc Tuesday, were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe in charge. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. She was born in Kiel December 20, 1915 and attended the Kiel public school. During the past four years she has lived in Manitowoc where she was employed at the Town House. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
PETER JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Rites Held Tuesday for Peter Jugenheimer Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home for Peter Jugenheimer, 74, who died at the Manitowoc Holy Family hospital Saturday. He had been a patient at the hospital for a week. The services were in charge of the Rev. E. L. Worthman and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Jugenheimer was born in the town of Rhine March 9, 1878. After his school days he worked as a carpenter for some years, was a partner in a shoe business here and then worked at the Commercial hotel and at Cedar Creek tavern for many years. Mr. Jugenheimer never married. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and Kiel Red Men lodges. Surviving are a sister Mrs. Catherine Bornefeld, and two brothers, Jacob and Henry of Kiel. His parents, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
PHILIP JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Funeral services for Philip Jugenheimer, aged 58, who died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning at his home here, following a stroke he suffered at the end of last week, were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Zimmerman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Jugenheimer was born in the town of Rhine on October 9, 1882. Twenty- five years ago he came to reside in this city. At present he was foreman in the cabinet department of the A. A. Laun Furniture Company. On May 18, 1915 he was united in marriage with Miss Sylvia Feldmann. She preceded him in death in July, 1936. Of this union, one daughter, Phyllis, was born, who (rest missing) - 1940
SYLVIA JUGENHEIMER cemetery #84 Mrs. Philip Jugenheimer Residents here were shocked on Thursday morning, when they learned of the death of Mrs. Philip Jugenheimer, which had occured that morning at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Jugenheimer had been ill one week. The deceased, the daughter of the late John Feldmann and Julia Uhl, was born in the town of Rhine on July 24, 1891, and May 18, 1915 she was united in marriage with Philip Jugenheimer. Survivors are her husband, one daughter, Phyllis, and a sister, Mrs. Ernst (Linda) Bartelt of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held on Saturday, with services conducted by the Rev. E. H. Delware at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. The Royal Neighbors, of which the deceased was a member, attended the last rites in a body. July, 1936 (Note: There is a photo of Julia Uhl Feldmann in the glass negative photos/listed under Uhl as it was taken when she was Miss Uhl)
JACOB JUNG cemetery #82 JACOB H. JUNG AWAY AFTER AN ILLNESS Jacob Henry Jung, aged 65, died Friday evening at his farm home just west of this city, following an illness of four months’ duration. The deceased was born in the town of Russell on May 21, 1880, son of Jacob and Mary Becker-Jung. He was united in holy wedlock with Miss Mary Spindler of Stratford on May 1, 1913, and following their marriage the couple moved to their present farm home where they have since resided. Survivors include his wife; one brother, Adam Jung of Burlington, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Strade and Mrs. Hannah Conrad of Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Herman Froehlich of Glenbeulah. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. B. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1945)
MARY JUNG cemetery #82 Mrs. Mary (Spindler) Jung, of Kiel, passed away Sunday at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Roedeker, at Stratford, Marathon county. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ss. Peter and Paul Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday, when it will be removed to the church. - 1981
AMELIA JUNGE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908: After an illness of 2 weeks, during which she was unconscious the last 10 days, Mrs. Claus Junge died Friday morning. The deceased, who was only 37 years old, is survived by her husband, 3 children and 4 step-children, by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mundt in Newton, as well as several sisters. Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon. ********* (Amelia Marie Junge/nee Mund/b. 15 Nov. 1871 in Newton, Wis./d. 21 May 1908/ St. John's United Church of Christ)
ANNA JUNGE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1905: Death Sun., after a long illness, of Anna, the 13-yr. old daughter of Claus Junge here. Under the known circumstances one must regard her death as a release from terrible pain. The burial will take place this afternoon. ********** [bur.08-17-1905/age 12 yrs./cause: tuberculosis] ********** (Dau. of Claus and Metta (Fortman) Junge/b. 12 Sept. 1892 in Manitowoc/ d. 14 Aug. 1905/survived by her father, stepmother, three brothers and four sisters/from St. John's United Church of Christ)
METTA JUNGE From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1896: Death Wed. morning, after a long illness with consumption, of Mrs. Metta Junge, wife of Mr. Claus Junge of Manitowoc. The 42 yr. old lady was bedridden the past 4 wks. She was born in Bevern, Hanover. She is survived by her husband and 5 children of whom the youngest is 5 yrs. old. The funeral will be Sat. at 2 p.m.
ELEANORE K. JUNK cemetery #83 Eleanore K. Junk Dies at Manitowoc Miss Eleanore Kathryn Junk passed away at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc, where she had been ill for the past ten days. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Junk of this city. The deceased was born in the city of Kiel, April 23, 1906, and attended the Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial school here. For several years she attended school at New Holstein, where she lived with her parents, and in June, 1925, she graduated from the Kiel high school. In the fall of the same year she entered the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc as a student nurse, from which institution she graduated with high honors. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Miss Esther. Funeral services were to be held on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock from the Sts. Peter and Paul church, with the Rev. Fr. A. Roder in charge of the services. Burial was made in the church cemetery. - 1929
ELIZABETH JUNK cemetery #84 Mrs. Elizabeth Junk Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Elizabeth Junk, aged 80, a life-long resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away last Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The deceased was born Feb. 2, 1866, near Kiel, the daughter of John and Katherine Barth. On March 11, 1905 she was united in marriage with Peter Junk, and he preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1922. The couple made their home on a farm in the township, one and one-half miles north of this city. Mrs. Junk spent her entire life on the homestead farm with the exception of two years, during which time she was confined at various hospitals, the last year at a private convalescant home. One son was born of this union, and he died in infancy. Two sisters and six brothers also preceded her in death. Survivors are six nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, with the Rev. R. E. Dreger officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1946
FRANZ JUNK cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Wed. here of 41 yr. old FRANK JUNK. He leaves a widow and 10 children. Burial was last Sat.
JOHANN JUNK cemetery #13 (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Johann Junk, b.11 Nov 1799, d. 11 Mar 1869/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son pf Mathias and Anna (Loui) Junk m. Anna Maria Schaefer, 17 Jan 1823, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Note: Anna Maria (Schaefer) Junk died and was buried at Freudenburg 29 Apr 1849. Children: All born at Freudenburg Wilhelm, b.18 Dec 1823; Johann, b.09 Jun 1833, d.09 Jun 1833; Note: Johann Junk (1799), son Wilhelm (1823) and daughter-in-law Johanna (Meyer) Junk emigrated to USA arriving in NY May 1855
JOHANNA JUNK cemetery #13 (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Johanna (Meyer) Junk, b.14 Oct 1820, d.05 Dec 1906/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Peter and Katharina (Lang) Meyer/Wife of Wilhelm Junk (1823)
JOHN JUNK cemetery #83 John Junk, 69 This community was shocked early Tuesday morning when the inhabitants learned of the sudden death of John Junk, aged 69, of this city. Mr. Junk had gone to the Meiselwitz Funeral Homee to view the body of his nephew, Hubert Mahloch, when he was suddenly stricken by a heart attack. The Holy Name Society of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church was reciting the rosary for Mr. Mahloch at the time. Mr. Junk was seated between his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reichardt, when he was stricken. The deceased, the son of John and Mary Stephany Junk, was born in the town of Meeme December 31, 1872. He attended the Holy Trinity parochial school at School Hill, and after completing his education became a carpenter. He was employed from 1901 to 1918 by the Kiel Mfg. Company, from 1918 to 1922 by the Lauson Mfg. Co. at New Holstein, and since that time by the A. A. Laun Furniture Company of this city, where he served as foreman of the machine department. On July 11, 1905, Mr. Junk was married to Katherine Mahloch of this city, who survives with the daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Reichardt; one grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Katherine Junk, aged 84, of Racine, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Walshof Racine. Two daughters have preceded him in death. Mr. Junk was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and a parishoner of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Funeral services were conducted this Thursday morning at 9:30 a. m. from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with services at 10 o’clock at the church. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
KATHERINE JUNK cemetery #83 Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Junk, 81, of 628 Paine St., Kiel, who died Monday at her home, will be held Thursday at Kiel. A requiem Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. will be preceded by brief family rites at 9 am. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Junk, the former Katherine Mahloch, was born May 17, 1883, in Rockville, a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Lucas Mahloch. She attended district schools and was married July 11, 1905, to John Junk at Kiel. The couple resided in Kiel, where Mr. Junk was a carpenter for 14 years and later an employee of the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1942. Mrs. Junk was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Christian Mother’s Society of the church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Reichert, Kiel; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Jacobi, Greenwood. Two daughters preceded her in death.
PETER JUNK cemetery #21 November 15, 1923 ST. NAZIANZ Peter Junk died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Casper at Cleveland on Monday, after about a year's illness. He was born in Prussia, Germany, on October 4, 1845, and came to this country in 1866, settling in Centerville. In 1868 he was united in marriage to Emilie Keune. Their union was blessed with seven children of whom three are living, namely: Mrs. Jos. Casper of Cleveland, Frank Junk of Milwaukee and Wm. of Rib Lake. After living in Centerville for about ten years the family moved onto a farm one mile west of St. Nazianz, where they resided until about 17 years ago. Since that time Mr. Junk had been staying with his daughter at Cleveland. About a year ago he suffered a stroke and from that time on was confined to his bed. The funeral was held at St. Nazianz (this) Thursday morning. Rev. Deibele officiated.
PETER JUNK cemetery #84 Called By Death. Peter Junk, a well-known resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away at his home Tuesday evening. Heart trouble, with which he had been ailing for some time, was the direct cause of his death. Mr. Junk was born in Freudenburg, Rhine Province, Germany, July 19, 1867(sic); he immigrated to America in 1892 with his sister, coming to Sheboygan. In 1903 he was married to Elizabeth Barth, and the couple settled on a farm near the eastern limits of Kiel, where they have since resided. One child was born to them, which died in infancy. He is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. Fox of Sheboygan. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, Mr. W. H. Luehr of Manitowoc officiating at the last rites. Burial in the Rockville cemetery. - September 1922
SOPHIA C. JUNK cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909: Death in Cleveland on Wednesday last week of 50-year old Sophia Carolina Junk. She is survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters, as well as her parents and several sisters. The funeral was held Friday at the St. Wendel Catholic cemetery.
WILHELM JUNK cemetery #13 (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Wilhelm Junk, b.18 Dec 1823, d.24 May 1893/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Johann and Anna Maria (Schaefer) Junk/m. Johanna Meyer, 07 Jan 1845, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: All born at Freudenburg Johann, b.26 May 1845; Helena, b.09 Oct 1846; Anna Maria, b.15 Jun 1848; Maria Franziska, b.24 Apr 1850; Mathias, b.19 Jan 1852, d.18 Apr 1857; daughter, b.15 Jun 1848, d.15 Jun 1848; Franz, b.25 Jan 1854 Note: This family emigrated to USA arriving in NY May 1855
ALMA JURGENS cemetery #89A Alma Jurgens, age 83, of Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning, October 20, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 1998, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born November 11, 1914, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late William and Meta Wenholz Blum. She attended St. John’s Parochial School. On July 24, 1935, she married Alfred Jurgens in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1988. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. Saturday, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1998