[ KE ] OBITUARIES
ALICE KEALEY From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1888 Diphtheria has broken out in the family of Pat. Kelley who lives in the vicinity of Branch. It has claimed the lives of two of his children, ages 14 and 16, and four others are still alarmingly ill. ********* (NOTE: There is a Patric Caley in Kossuth twp. 1880 census with 7 children; Mary-12, Sarrah-10, Alace-8, Lizy-6, Charlet-5, Edath-3, Clara-8/12. If the ages are correct, the two that died would be Alace-16 in 1888 and Lizy-14 in 1888. The ones on the death index are: Alice Kealey d. Mar. 19, 1888 co. death index v.3 p.264 and Charlotte Kealey d. Mar. 19, 1888 on the state microfiche my guess the v. and p. numbers at the county level are the same as Alice's or close) CHARLOTTE KEALEY From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1888 Diphtheria has broken out in the family of Pat. Kelley who lives in the vicinity of Branch. It has claimed the lives of two of his children, ages 14 and 16, and four others are still alarmingly ill. ********* (NOTE: There is a Patric Caley in Kossuth twp. 1880 census with 7 children; Mary-12, Sarrah-10, Alace-8, Lizy-6, Charlet-5, Edath-3, Clara-8/12. If the ages are correct, the two that died would be Alace-16 in 1888 and Lizy-14 in 1888. The ones on the death index are:
MARY KEALEY cemetery #7 DEATH CLAIMS MRS. KEALEY, A PIONEER OF CO. Death claimed Mrs. Mary Kealey, a pioneer resident of this county, at the Holy Family hospital Monday night, at age of 76. Mrs. Kealey was born December third, 1846 at Rhode Island and came to Manitowoc county five years later, where she settled on a farm with her parents at Francis Creek. She was married in 1867 at the Rapids church to Patrick Kealey. She moved to this city twenty-one years ago and has always made her home since. Her husband died twenty-seven years ago and she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Meisnest, Mrs. Florine Kunz, and Miss Clara Kealey, and one son Charles Kealey, all of this city. There are nineteen grandchildren and five great grand- children. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at nine o'clock at Sacred eHart (sic) church, the Rev. Luby officiating and the burial will be the Whitelaw cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 26, 1922 P.10 ******** (Mary Kealey/d. 25 Dec. 1922 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)
PAUL KEBSCHULL cemetery #82 Paul Kebschull Buried Saturday Paul Kebschull, who passed away last Thursday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital, was laid to rest in the Kiel cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at two o'clock, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. The decased was born in Germany October 24, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kebschull. He came to America with his parents as a child, and came directly to Kiel. For some years the family resided here, and then moved to Milwaukee. Later he returned to Kiel. For the past few years he was employed at the Kiel foundry. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marie Hoewe and Mrs. Martha Horsch, both of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and several brothers.
HANORAH KEEHAN cemetery #26 Mrs. Hanorah Keehan, 76, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Brady near Osman. She had been making her home there the past six months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Keehan homestead near Kellnersville and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's church, Kellnersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Keehan, nee Hanorah Rolland, was born in Maple Grove in 1862 and in 1888 was married to Matthew Keehan. They located on a farm in Franklin. Mr. Keehan died 20 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Brady of Osman; two sons, Lawrence of Kellnersville and John of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Sheahau of Chicago. The body was moved to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 4, 1939 P. 2
LIZZIE KEEHAN cemetery #55 From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1889: Death of 16 yr. old Lizzie Kuhan(sic) on Mon. in Kellnersville. The funeral took place yesterday in Maple Grove Cemetery. ******** (From death index/May 27, 1889/Elizabeth Kehan/co. death index v.3 p.318/ from 1880 census Franklin twp/p. 25: Michael Keehan; Cathrine Keehan wife; Patrick Keehan son age 21; Margret Keehan daughter age 19; Mary Keehan daughter age 17; Michael John Keehan son age 13; Elizbith(sic) Keehan daughter age 8; Martin Keehan son age 6) The father and mother, Michael and Cathrine are both in St. Patricks cem. in Maple Grove twp. I believe Lizzie is most likely there also.
RICHARD KEENAN cemetery #16 Name: Keenan, Richard D.: 12/8/1877 B.: 9/7/1861 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 16 Yrs. (Sep. 7) B.P.: Coop. Wis. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. L. Rossochwitz Spouse: F.: John Keenan M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.234 ********* (Richard Keenan/son of John Keenan and Margaret O'Brien/b. 7 Sept. 1861/ d. 8 Dec. 1877/age 16 yrs./cause: measles)
MARGARET KEERY cemetery #44 Mrs. Samuel Keery, 90, formerly of 520 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Keery, nee Margaret Stewart, was born Aug. 16, 1880, at Glasgow, Scotland, daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Armstrong Stewart. She came to the United States in 1907. She was married to Samuel Keery, July 12, 1907, at Chicago. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1917. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1937. Mrs. Keery was a member of First Presbyterain Church, Manitowoc, and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, William of Audubon, Iowa, and Thomas of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Jean) Johnson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Donald (Marjorie) Wolfgram of Willoughby, Ohio; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) from 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971 ********* [d. 04-01-1971/age 90 yrs./widow of Samuel Keery]
CHRISTINE KEGLER cemetery #90 Mrs. Christ Kegler, 91, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Klokow, at Edwards. She had been ill for several years, and the past three years was confined to her bed. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the above residence. Her husband preceded her in death a long number of years ago. They formerly resided on a farm in Town Meeme. The survivors are the following children: Mrs. Fred Klokow, Edwards; Mrs. Herman Broege, Ernst and August Kegler, Milwaukee, and Christ Kegler, New Jersey avenue this city. Sheboygan Press, Sept 8, 1919
MARIA KEHDE cemetery #11 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death in Town Newton on 09 Mar. of Mrs. Marie Kehde, wife of Heinrich Kehde of old age debility. She was born in Doelf, Holland, on 28 Oct. 1814 and came to America in 1857. Her husband died about 10 yrs. ago leaving only his brother Simon, their only son having died earlier. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon in the northern part of Town Centerville.
SIMON KEHDE cemetery #11 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1901: The debility of old age caused the death Fri. of Town Centerville resident Simon Kehde. He was born in Lippe-Detmold in 1821 and came to America in 1853. His funeral was held Sun.
JOSEPH KEHLNHOFER cemetery #44 J. KEHLNHOFER AND ROBT. KLANN VICTIMS OF FLU Death Also Calls Timothy Sullivan in Chicago Flu-pneumonia from which he had suffered but ten days caused the death of Joseph Kehlenhofer, who passed away at the hospital last night. The news of the death of Mr. Kehlenhofer came as a shock to many friends, though for two days past it had been rumored that his condition was extremely critical. The funeral will be held Monday morning from Sacred Heart church with interment at Evergreen. Mr. Kehlenhofer was born April 25, 1868, in the town of Kossuth and most of his life had been spent here. He was a resident of Columbus, Neb. for five years and was married in that city to Mary Ellen Costello, who, with four children, Mrs. Albert Erbstoesser, Frank and Guy and Miss Germaine survive. One brother, Peter, of Antigo and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nebert of Oregon and Mrs. Theresa Noether of Cincinnati, also surive. Mr. Kehlenhofer was for years employed as an engineer with the Rahr Sons Co., and during the past two years had been with the Reiss Coal Co. He was a member of the Catholic Foresters, Knights of Columbus and the Moose. The funeral will be under the auspices of the two first named organizations. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1920 P. 1 (Note: Kehlnhofer is spelled two different ways for this article)
JOHN ANDREW KEHNE cemetery #71 Name: Kehne, John Andrew D.: 5/11/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/22/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 61 Yrs. 1 Mo. 18 Da. B.P.: Pruss. D.P.: Newton Cem.: St. Paul's Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: Margaretha Kehne F.: M.: Cause of Death: Consumpt. Add Info.: Farm. Pg. #: v.1 p.83
EDWARD GILBERT KEHR cemetery #44 The body of Edward G. Kehr, of Milwaukee, who died there yesterday, will arrive here Saturday morning for burial. The deceased was the husband of Miss May Peterson, of this city, whom he married on April 20, 1905. He was engaged on a small farm near Milwaukee. Burial will take place on the Newcomb plat at Evergreen cemetery and the funeral services will be in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 11, 1918, Page 1 ********* [bur. 10-12-1918/age 52 yrs/cause: locomota ataxia/bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]
MAY KEHR cemetery #44 Mrs. Edward G. Kehr, 85, formerly of 209 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at St. Mary Home For the Aged, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Kehr was born May Peterson, May 11, 1881, at Manistee, Mich., daughter of the late Nelce and Clara Newcomb Peterson. She attended the old northside high school at Manitowoc and Trinity Hospital Nursing School, Milwaukee. She was employed by Federal Rubber Co. of Cudahy until 1920, and by Ford Motor Co. during World War II. She also did private nursing, continuing in this profession until several years ago. She was married to Edward G. Kehr in 1901 at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. She resided at Dearborn, Mich., Milwaukee and Chicago before coming to Manitowoc in 1958. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Charles Reddin Sr., of Manitowoc, two nephews and a niece. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 8, P.3 ******** (May Kehr/11 May 1881/Oct 1966/SSDI) [May Kehr/d. 10-11-1966/age 85 yrs/widow of Edward G. Kehr/bur. on Nels A. Pederson lot]
ELEANORA KEIBEL cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 13 March 1885.) Eleonore Beata Johanne Alberte Keibel, daughter of Albert and Julie Keibel, passed away on Wednesday, the 11th, at the age of nine months.
MARIA H. KEIDEL cemetery #21 Name: Keidel, Mary D.: 12/7/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 2/5/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 25 Yrs. 10 Mo. B.P.: Racine Wis. D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: Michael Keidel M.: Josephina Keidel Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: v.1 p.295 ************ (Maria H. -Oschwald Sister (Jan. 29, 1853-Dec. 7, 1878 born in Racine County -daughter of Michael and Josephine Keidel -died from "cramps")
DONALD R. KEIL cemetery #44 Donald R. Keil, 51, of 2025 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John E. Lutze will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Keil was born Jan. 25, 1920 at Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer Keil Sr., and Mrs. Clara Lambries Keil. He married Gladys L. Fricke Feb. 14, 1942, at Manitowoc, and the couple resided here. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. Mr. Keil served as vice president of Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, director of Globe Skate Co. of Menomonee Falls and director of Trim Molded Products Corp. of Burlington. He was veteran of World War II, serving with the 252 Field Artillery from 1942 to 1946. He was also a member of Branch River Country Club. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, (Survivors omitted for privacy.), his mother, Mrs. Clara Keil, of Manitowoc, five brothers, Eugene, Robert, Ralph, Roland and Gerald, of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Witczak and Mrs. Francis Lallensack, of Manitowoc. A brother, Elmer, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund or Intensive Care, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971 ******** [d. 07-24-1971/age 51 yrs./husband of Gladys Keil]
ELMER G. KEIL cemetery #44 Elmer G. Keil, Sr., 73, of 614 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at home after a coronary attack. Mr. Keil was born at Manitowoc Sept. 14, 1889, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keil. He was a lifelong city resident. He married Clara Lambries Oct. 3, 1908, and the couple celebrated the golden anniversary of the wedding four years ago. Before retirement seven years ago Mr. Keil had been employed 30 years by A. M. Richter & Sons Co. He had been a member of the Royal League. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Witczak and Mrs. Francis Lallensack and six sons, Eugene, Donald, Roland, Robert, Ralph and Gerald, of Manitowoc; a brother, Charles, of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Gettelman, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Leon Maresch, of Manitowoc; 29 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Elmer, died in 1958. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963 ******** [d. 01-27-1963/age 73 yrs.](14 Sep 1889/Jan 1963/SSDI)
FREDRICK KEIL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905: Unexpected death Thurs. afternoon of Jay St. resident Fred Keil after an illness of only 5 days. He was a well-known resident of our city and was 47 yrs. old. Mr. Keil leaves a widow and children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Reformed Church. ********** [cause: peritonitis]
RALPH E. KEIL cemetery #44 Ralph E. Keil, age 77, of Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, July 11, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ralph was born June 10, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Clara Lambries Keil. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1946. Ralph served in the United States Army during World War II. On Jan. 15, 1949, he married the former Mary Kassa at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ralph was employed with the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, retiring in 1989. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Karen; five brothers and four sisters-in-law: Elmer and Rose Keil; Eugene and Camill Keil; Donald, Roland and Kathleen Keil; and Robert and Pauline Keil; and one sister and two brothers-in-law: Lorraine and Harry Witczak and Francis Lallensack. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. You are going to be truly missed by all. Your jokes, pranks and your way to get people to laugh will always hold a special place in our hearts. Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2004
SOPHIE KEIL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897: Death Sun., after an illness of 15 wks., of Sophie Keil, the 14 yr. old daughter of Friedrich Keil of Manitowoc. Burial took place yesterday at the city cemetery. (Note: It is also Kiel on the county death index)
SUSANNE KEIL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899: Death of Mrs. Susanna Keil on Sat. morning, the wife of Friedrich Keil, of pneumonia. Mrs. Keil was born 29 Aug. 1863 in Wächtersbach, Hessen-Nassau and came to America in 1871. Here she married Mr. Friedrich Keil, her surviving husband. Twelve days before her death she gave birth to a child. On Monday that child followed its mother in death. Both were buried Tues. afternoon in the same casket. In addition to her husband, 4 children mourn her early passing. ******** Mrs. Fred Keil Succumbed to Pneumonia at Her Home on Thirteenth Street this Morning Mrs. Fred Keil passed away at 9:30 this morning at her home, 918 South Thirteenth street, after a short illness of two weeks. Her maiden name was Susie Goullow. She was born in Germany in 1863 and came to this country with her parents 18 years ago. The family settled here and soon after Miss Susie was married to Fred Keil. Their life together was happy and Mr. Keil successfully plied his trade of carpentering. Their home was a pleasant and contented one until about two and one half years ago trouble began, and since that time five deaths have occurred in the household. First Mrs. Keil's mother died, three children then followed and now Mrs. Keil herself goes to join that portion of her family already on the other shore. She leaves a husband and six children, the oldest of whom is a lad of fifteen years. The youngest is a baby only a few weeks old and is not expected to live until morning. The deceased has one sister in this city. Mrs. James Anderson, and a brother Chas. Goullow in Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Keil have for years been enthusiastic members of the German Reform church. She was noted for her Christian graces and had a large circle of admiring friends who now feel a deep and tender sympathy for the bereft family. It seems especially sad that she the mother of a family of small children, should be taken away in the prime of life. Her death was caused by pneumonia. The funeral services will be held at her late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 4, 1899 P.1 ********** Twice within twenty-four hours the Angel of death entered the Keil home on So. Thirteenth street. The last visit was at an early hour Sunday morning and the infant daughter was the victim of the destroyer. The child was but twelve days old and since the day of birth the little life has hung in the balance. The funeral will be held at 1:30 to-morrow afternoon and both mother and child will be laid in one grave. The affliction is a pathetic one and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the breaved father and husband. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 6, 1899 P.1 ******** In the same coffin, the cild in the arms of the mother, funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Frederick Keil and her infant daughter were held at the late home yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance and the floral tributes, the gifts of sympathizing friends, almost buried the coffin from view. Rev. Vriesen, of Newton, conducted the services and the interment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers were: Wm. E?ch, Henry Kiesow, Henry Spoentgen, Albert Handel, Henry Scherer and C. Ellermann. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1899 P.1
SR. M. LOUISE KEIM cemetery #21 Sister Mary Louisa Keim, 81, of St. Mary Convent, St. Nazianz, died early Tuesday morning at the convent following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Convent. A priest from the Salvatorian Seminary will officiate and burial will be in St. Gregory Catholic Cemetery, St. Nazianz. Sister Mary Louisa was born Nov. 2, 1878, at Berglesdorf, Germany, daughter of the late Andreas and Kunigunda Forstchdeck Keim. She entered the sisterhood in Rome May 15, 1907, and came to America June 3, 1909. She took her perpetual vows Jan. 15, 1915, at Milwaukee. She spent her life doing hospital work. Friends may call at the convent after noon Wednesday. The Berge Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 26, 1960 P. 7 ********** (Sr. Louise Nov. 2, 1878-April 26, 1960 -single -daughter of Andreas Keim and Kunigunda Forstchbeck -born Germany -died from "hypertensive heart disease -pneumonia")
SYLVIA F. KEIP cemetery #89A Mrs. Edward F. Keip (photo), 58, of ?705 23rd St, Two Rivers, a past president of the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion Auxiliary, and active in numerous women’s organizations, died at 1 am Monday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after being stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage at her home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Carl Ipsen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Keip, nee Sylvia Wegner, was born Jan. 7, 1902, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Augusta Schwarz Wegner. She attended Two Rivers schools. She was married June 6, 1922 to Edward F. Keip at Two Rivers. Besides serving as a president of the American Legion Auxiliary, which she served earlier as secretary and treasurer, she was a member of the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Auxiliary and the United Lutheran Church Women. Besides her husband [survivors omitted for privacy]. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 pm Tuesday until 11 am Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 19, 1960
AUGUST KELL cemetery #84 Emilie & August Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kell, who have been resident of Kiel for the past 18 years are enjoying the best of health. Mr. Kell who is 73 years of age, was born in Neunmuehl, Uchtenhagen, Germany, on March 9, 1863, where he grew to manhood. Mrs. Kell, who is 70 years old, was before her marriage Miss Anna M. E. Kunz, and was born in Freihoede, Germany, on January, 22, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Kell were married on October 8, 1883, in Sassenhagen, Germany, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. Richard Haltenort. After their marriage the couple lived in the old country until April 1892, when they immigrated to this country, and located in New Holstein, where Mr. Kell was employed on a number of farms. They then moved on a farm in Millhome where they resided seven years, then on a farm on the Ucker Road, for six years, four years on a farm near Louis Corners, and for the past 18 years the couple have been residing in Kiel at 1008 N. 7th St. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kell in Germany. Two sons passed away in infancy. Those living are August Kell Jr., of Chicago, and William Kell, and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Roehl, both of New Holstein, who were all present for the happy occasion. Sheboygan Press, October 9, 1933
GERTRUDE KELLENBENZ cemetery #21 Mrs. Gertrude Kellenbenz, 90, pioneer county resident, died last night at the home of her son, Walter, in St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Finton Holzknecht officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kellenbenz, nee Gertrude Platten, was born at Pine Grove, Wis., in 1855 and came to this county with her parents in 1863. She was married in Colorado in 1882 to George Kellenbenz. They later located in Dodge county and after retiring moved to St. Nazianz. Mr. Kellenbenz died in 1921. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and the Third Order of St. Francis. Survivors are two sons, Walter of St. Nazianz, George of Eau Claire; brother, Peter of St. Nazianz; sister, Mrs. Susan Burkard of St. Nazianz; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body may be viewed at the Kellenbezn funeral home, St. Nazianz, after 4 p.m. Thursday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2 ********* (Gertrude nee Platten Sept. 6, 1856-April 30, 1946 -wife of George daughter of Peter K. Platten and Katherine Meyer -mother of Walter Kellenbenz -born Brown County died from "myocardial failure and chronic myocarditis")
THENA CHRISTINE KELLENBENZ cemetery #21 Mrs. W. Kellenbenz Dies Thursday Morning, Dec. 26th Mrs. Walter Kellenbenz, 84, of 202 South Second Street, St. Nazianz, died Thursday at Park Lawn Nursing Home in Manitowoc. Funeral services were at 9:45 A.M. Saturday at the Christiansan-Deja Funeral Home in St. Nazianz and at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. the Rev. Cyril Dickrell, S.D.S., officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kellenbenz, nee Christine (Thena) Weinsheim, was born October 23, 1890, at Neosho, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Theresa Remmel Weinsheim. She was a graduate of Hartford High School and Milwaukee Teachers' College. She is a former teacher and housewife. She married Walter Kellenbenz October 30, 1916, at St. John's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. The couple established their residence in St. Nazianz where Mr. Kellenbenz was a funeral director and had a jewelry store until retirement a few years ago. She was a member of St. Gregory's Christian Mothers and the Order of St. Francis. Survivers(sic) include her husband; two sons, Wallance and Ralph, both of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Thomas (Dorothy) of Hartland; two grand- children and three great grandchildren. Two sisters and a grandson preceded her in death. (No newspaper named - 1974 handwritten on the obituary) ********* (Christine nee Weinsheim (Oct. 23, 1890-Dec. 26, 1974 -wife of Walter [married Oct. 30, 1916 in Milwaukee] -died from "Parkinsonism, severe")
GOTTFRIED KELLER cemetery #82 Death’s Summons Gottfried F. Keller, a former Kiel business man, died suddenly of a stroke at 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday at the home of his grandson, Harvey F. Keller, Sheboygan. He had been ailing for the past year. Mr. Keller was born on June 19, 1851, in the town of Sheboygan Falls, on a farm and grew to manhood there. He lived there continuously until 1870 when he moved to Sheboygan and on March 10, 1875, he was married to Miss Doris Meyer of Howards Grove. She preceded him in death fifteen years ago. Mr. Keller made his home in Sheboygan until 1903 when he moved on a farm in the town of Lyndon, remaining there until 1909. He then moved to Kiel, where he conducted a grocery store for a number of years. In 1916 Mr. Keller sold his grocery business at Kiel and went to Chicago, where he resided until 1925, when he returned to Sheboygan to spend his remaining years. He had since that time resided with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Keller in that city. The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Herman Scheffer, Sheboygan; and two sons, William A. Keller of Kiel and Jack O. Keller of Battle Creek, Mich. The body was taken to Kiel Wednesday evening and funeral services were held here on Saturday afternoon from the Louis Steinberg home. Burial was made in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery. 4-14-1927
JOHN V. KELLER cemetery #83 John V. Keller, 62, Kiel, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Thursday at his home following a lingering illness. He was born November 8, 1888, at West Bend, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Keller. As a boy he moved with his family to St. Cloud. He was married at St. Ann to the former Miss Pauline Hanke of St. Ann. The couple lived in New Holstein, Chilton, and for the past eight years have resided at Kiel. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church and the Holy Name society of the church. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Al (Madell) notter, of Downers Grove, Ill., Mrs. Ray (Lucille) Crittendon of Revera, Calif., Mrs. Gall (Jeanette) Danman of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Huberty, of Kiel, and Frances at home; two sons, David of Hortonville, and Fred of Long Beach, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Keller of Red Granite; and one sister, Mrs. Harry Davis, also of Red Granite. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will be celebrant of the requiem high mass, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 p.m., Sunday, until the hour of services. Members of the Holy Name society will recite the rosary at the church at 7 p.m. Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Feb. 16, 1951, p. 6, c. 2
MARGARETHA KELLER HOLD FUNERAL FOR MRS. KELLER Rockwood Resident Laid to Rest in Cemetery at Francis Creek Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Keller, 40, who died at her home in Rockwood Saturday afternoon, were held this morning at 8 o’clock at the home and at 8:30 at the St. Anne’s church in Francis Creek, Rev. Jaekels officiating. Burial was in the Francis Creek cemetery. Mrs. Keller had been in poor health the past year and her death, attributed to a complication of diseases was not unexpected. The deceased was born in Germany in 1888, coming to this country only five years ago with her husband and children. Besides the widower, George Keller, four children survive. Manitowoc Times, Monday, December 31, 1928, Page 1
KELLEY (no names) From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1888 Diphtheria has broken out in the family of Pat. Kelley who lives in the vicinity of Branch. It has claimed the lives of two of his children, ages 14 and 16, and four others are still alarmingly ill. ********* (NOTE: There is a Patrick Kelley in 2nd Ward, Manitowoc twp. 1880 census with 7 children; John-12, Maggie-10, Tommy-9, Nora-8, Julia-6, Mary-4, Patrick-2. If the ages are correct, the two that died would be Julia and Nora.)
AGNES KELLEY From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: Death on Sat. of the young wife of William Kelley of childbed fever at their residence at the town limits of Centerville. The deceased was only 19 yrs. old, and her death is mourned by the entire community of relatives and friends. It appears that the birth was incomplete and blood poisoning set in. ******* (Agnes Kelly/d. 22 Feb. 1897/age 19 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)
CHARLES W. KELLEY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904: Charles Kelley, son of Capt. Timothy Kelley here, was killed in a railroad collision Mon. morning near Auburndale, between two freight trains of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. He had only been in their employ one week. His body was brought here for burial. [From cem. office oncerning the Charles Kelley entry for 1907: It is written in 1907, but it is listed after Nov. 23, 1907 (so it’s out of order). I’m wondering if he wasn’t moved from another cemetery, since he is buried on the lot with Timothy Kelley. Also, the month doesn’t match. It seems like it would be him since marker matches obit and cause of death is the same.]
DAVID AND MARY KELLEY cemetery #7 BURY HUSBAND AND WIFE IN ONE GRAVE, WHITELAW A double funeral was held at Whitelaw today when the bodies of David Kelley and his wife were laid to rest in the same grave in the little cemetery there. The funeral was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley, residents of this city, died within twenty four hours, victims of the flu. An infant child is seriously ill. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 30, 1918, Page 4
ELEANORE M. KELLEY cemetery #44 Funeral card: Mittnacht Funeral Home Mrs. Kenneth G. Kelley IN STATE 3 p.m. Sunday until 8:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. SERVICES Monday, February 22, 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home - 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. INTERMENT Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc ROSARY 7 p.m. Sunday by the Catholic Women's Club and at 7:30 p.m. by the Sacred Heart Rosary Society at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 20, 1960 page 9 ************ Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth G. Kelley, 60, 624 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, who died Friday were at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11
ELIZABETH KELLEY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906: Following many years of illness Mrs. Frank Kelley died Friday in Town Liberty at age 45 leaving her husband and 7 children. The funeral was held Monday (Note: Her age is off in the newspaper but this was common)
MARY KELLEY cemetery #43 DEATH TAKES AGED RESIDENT Mrs. Mary Kelley Buffalo Street, Dies of Old Age The call of death came tenderly and gathered to the realms of eternal rest a soul that had borne its share of earthly trial, a spirit whose race was well run, Mrs. Mary Kelley passing away at her home on Buffalo street early this morning, the cause being the infirmity of old age. Decedent was born in Ireland eighty years ago and came to this county where she has since resided. She had been ailing for some time and although her death was expected, it is nevertheless a shock to her relatives. Two children survive, a daughter, Mary, who resides at the home and a son, whose whereabouts are unknown to relatives here. No definite arrangements have been made up to this time with regard to the funeral but it is thought it will take place Friday morning from St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 18, 1902, Page 1 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kelley will be held from St. Boniface church at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1902, Page 2 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902: Old age debility took the life of Mrs. Mary Kelley here on Tues. at the age of about 80 yrs. She leaves 2 children. Her funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic Church. (NOTE: She is shown on the Manitowoc 1900 census in Ward 2, page 10b living with her daughter Mary Kelley.) ********** ONLY TO HEAR OF DEATH Relatives of Michael Kelly Learn His Whereabouts After Four Years SEARCH FOR HIM LONG TIME Left here in 1897 and Movements Could Not be Traced— Mother Died Week Previous to Demise of Son Four years of weary waiting for the return of a loved one whose whereabouts during that time had been unknown and which diligent search and inquiry failed to reveal, was ended Saturday by the receipt of a letter bearing the announcement of the death of Michael Kelley(sic), a Manitowoc man who left the city late in year 1897 and from whom no word has been received since the following year. His demise occurred at Cleveland, Ohio, early last week after an illness of a few days from bronchitis and the news was forwarded by the family in which he made his home. Circumstances that surround the death of Mr. Kelley are of peculiar sadness, coming at this time, in the past several months the conviction had been forced that death had overtaken him, and in this belief, the aged mother, who had long been ill, failed more rapidly and three weeks ago, passed away. Her daughter, Miss Mary, who remained at home and had devoted herself to the care of her parent and when death came suffered a deep grief. The news of the death of her brother, following so closely that of the mother, is a terrible shock. Michael Kelley was 54 years of age and the greater portion of his life had been spent in this city. At an early age he secured a berth and followed the lakes, although absent much of the time, he returned home for frequent visits until five years ago when he disappeared and with the exception of one letter received a year later, no word came until the announcement of his death was received. The remains were interred at Cleveland. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 07, 1902, Page 1
MARY A. KELLEY cemetery #6 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904: A heart attack Tues. morning took the life of Mrs. Michael Kelly in Clarks Mills. The deceased, who had felt ill only a short time before her death, had up to that time enjoyed the best of health. She leaves her husband and 4 children.
PATRICK J. KELLEY cemetery #44 Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1920 Patrick Kelley, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc died last Thursday night at his home on North Seventh Street. Mr. Kelley was born at Corchford, County Cork, Ireland, in 1839 and came to America with his parents in 1848. The family came to the west and settled at Manitowoc in 1856, since which time Mr. Kelley has resided here. He married here in 1867 to Julia Lantry, who had been a schoolmate of his in Ireland. He is survived by his wife and six children, John of Waukesha, Timothy, Mrs. John Friar, and Mrs. F.G. Smith of Milwaukee, and Julia of this city and Patrick of Mansfield, Ohio. A sister, Mrs. Mary Harte of Chicago and a brother, Capt. T.J. Kelley of this city also survive. Mr. Kelley was a reader and considerable of a scholar. He loved the history and literature of his native land and could recite from the Irish bards by the hour. For many years he kept files of John Boyle O'Reilly's Boston Pilot and other similar publications. About ten years ago he took up the study of written Gaelic and the almost forgotten spoken language of his boyhood came back to him readily, so that he soon acquired a reading knowledge of the ancient tongue. In his youth he taught school in the county but abandoned it for the mason's trade and for many years was a successful mason contractor. He was an industrious, useful citizen who reared and educated a large family, who are a credit to him and to the bereft widow. The funeral was held Monday from Sacred Heart Church of which he was a devout communicant. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kelley and Mary Kelley of Waukesha; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Friar, Helen Friar, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Kelley, Miss Mary Lantry, Miss Alice Lantry, Mr. Joseph Lantry, Leland Haggerty, Mrs. Jule Buschman, Miss Mable Hussey of Milwaukee; Patrick J Kelley of Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Geo. Rennerker, Mrs. Mary Harte, Mrs. John Harvey, Mrs. M. Ritzwoller, Mr. Edw. Harte of Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. T. Egan of Sturgeon Bay; Thos. Doolan and Thos. Sullivan of Maple Grove and Dr. and Mrs. John Kelley of Cato.
SARAH KELLEY cemetery #43 DEATH COMES TO HER WITH NO WARNING Mrs. Wm. Kelly (sic) is Called Suddenly Early Today With scare a moment's warning Death came to Mrs. William Kelley at her home, 606 Jay street, early this morning, death being due to heart trouble resulting from illness caused by complication of diseases from which she had suffered for some time. Mrs. Kelley died in the arms of her dughter (sic), Miss Susan, who she called to her bedside and who, reaching her mother, found her breathing her last. Sarah Nugent Kelley was born at Steubensville, Ohio, 58 years ago and at the age of two came here with her family who located at Franklin. Married there, she came to the city with her husband 13 years ago and had since resided there. Besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ed. Gallagher of Newton and Miss Susan Kelley this city, survive. Mrs. Kelley was a woman who had many friends. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but the burial will be from the Caholic church of which decedent was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1913 P.1
TIMOTHY J. KELLEY cemetery #44 CAPT. TIM KELLEY, THIS CITY, AFTER 53 YEARS ON THE LAKES, IS TO RETIRE UPON ARRIVAL HOME MONDAY After fifty-three years of continuous sailing on the lakes, Capt. Tim Kelley of this city, until this week master of the steamer Maryland and who at 19 was captain of a vessel, the youngest man to have been granted papers, is to retire. Capt. Kelley is expected to arrive at his home here on Monday and will not sail again, having announced that he will retire. The Maryland which Capt. Kelley had commanded for several years, was recently sold to Canadian interests and is to leave Lake Michigan and the local man resigned his commission when he learned that the boat was not to be continued on the lakes. During the 53 years of his service on the lakes Capt. Kelley has become widely-known and recognized as one of the most efficient masters. Capt. Kelley has never lost a boat. He is the father of City Attorney Harry Kelley and Attorney E.L. Kelley. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 06, 1915, Page 1 ******** [d. 04-13-1943/age 93 yrs./cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Capt. T. Kelley lot]
NANCY KELLING cemetery #83 Nancy M. Kelling, 53, of 324 Southridge Drive, Kiel died early Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan after a 71/2 year courageous battle with cancer. She was the former Nancy M. Frauenfeld, born February 7, 1955, daughter of (omitted for privacy) Nancy attended SS Peter & Paul Grade School and was a 1973 graduate of Kiel High School. On July 3, 1976 she married Kenneth A. Kelling at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth. She was a crossing guard for the City of Kiel for over 15 years and also was a licensed teachers aid and taught religious education in Plymouth, Kiel, St. Ann and Chilton schools. Nancy attended many cancer fundraisers and was #3 fundraiser for the Relay for Life. She also attended the Weekend of Hope in Vermont where she met Maria Von Trapp of the singing Von Trapp family. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Chilton and the Daughters of Isabella. Nancy enjoyed music and self taught herself to play keyboard and the trombone. She also enjoyed writing poetry and participated in various plays in the Chilton area. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tonia Lynn Kelling and one brother-in-law, Leonard Willingham. The funeral mass for Nancy will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 62 E. Main St., Chilton with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Burial will take place in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St., Kiel on Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Nancy’s family would like to thank St. Nicholas Hospital staff, hospice and chaplains, Matthew Oncology and staff and Drs. for their concern and wonderful care given to her. Meiselwitz website ********** Nancy M. Kelling, 53, of Kiel died at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She was the former Nancy M. Frauenfeld, daughter of Victor & Marlene Kaiser Frauenfeld. She married Kenneth A. Kelling at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth. Nancy enjoyed music and self taught herself to play keyboard and the trombone. She also enjoyed writing poetry, and participated in various plays in the Chilton area. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Kenneth of Kiel; one son, (private); one daughter, (private). She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tonia Lynn Kelling. Burial will take place in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. (No newspaper named/no date/from findagrave.com)
ALOYSIUS KELLNER cemetery #89B Aloysius Kellner, 69, of 1815-22nd St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Private funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Kellner was born Nov. 23, 1902, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel and Frances Schroeder Kellner. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Rose Welnicke, Mrs. Mathilda Hendricks and Mrs. Clara Dohliesleder, of Manitowoc, a brother, Charles, of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 19, 1972
ANNA M. (PANKRATZ) KELLNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: After an illness of 3 months, Mrs. John Kellner died here Friday afternoon. The deceased, a daughter of the late Geo. Pankratz, was 48. She leaves her husband and 2 sons, as well as 5 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
ANNA M. KELLNER (d. 1884) cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 3 Apr. 1884: Mrs. Maria Kellner died on Wed. morning, 2 Apr., aged 85 years. She was the mother of Mr. M. Kellner of Kellnersville. Her funeral will take place in the Holy Catholic Church.
BARBARA KELLNER cemetery #44 DIES SUDDENLY AS SHE WORKS ABOUT HOME Death cames suddenly to Mrs. Barbara Kellner at her home at 943 North Eighteenth street at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon while she was engaged in household tasks, the end being due to a heart attack. Mrs. Kellner had been in failing health for some time but had not taken to her bed and had continued to perform her usual duties about the home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with the Rev. D.G. Ristad of the First Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Kellner was born in Austria in 1848 and was seventy-six years old. She came to this country with her parents at the age of eight the family making its home in the town of Kossuth. Her name before her marriage to John Kellner in March 1867, was Barbara Pankratz. After her marriage the family lived for a time at Francis Creek and twenty-five years ago came to this city to make their home. Her husband died January 7, 1919. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna K. Hall and Miss Rose Kellner, both of this city and by sister Mrs. Frank Blimmel of Francis Creek. A cousin, Michael Pankratz of this city also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 19, 1924 P. 2 ******* [Mrs. Barbara Kellner/bur 09-20-1924/cause: apoplexy/bur on John Kellner lot]
CHARLES KELLNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908: 21-year old Charles Kellner, only son of Four Corners resident William Kellner, died Thursday in local Holy Family Hospital. It is said during the terrible heat wave week before last that he became ill after drinking ice water. A few days before his death he fell ill with typhus and was brought to the hospital, followed by blood poisoning, and this combination of maladies caused his death. He is survived by his parents and 2 sisters.
DELIA B. KELLNER cemetery #36 Mrs. Delia Kellner, 77, wife of Joseph A. Kellner, a former Manitowoc county sheriff who died two years ago, died Monday at the home, 907 Division street, Algoma, following a six months illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in the Chizek cemetery, Kossuth. She was born Della Musil in Kossuth in 1873 and in 1891 was married to Joseph Kellner. They located at Maribel where Mr. Kellner operated a general store and was postmaster for many years. In 1918 he was elected sheriff and they moved to Manitowoc. In 1946 they moved to Algoma to reside with a daughter Mrs. M. H. Ahrndt. Mr. Kellner died in 1949. Mrs. Kellner was a member of ZCBJ lodge of Manitowoc. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ahrndt of Algoma and Miss Anna Kellner of Chicago, a son, Joseph V. of Chicago. Friends may call at the Wiesner-Massart funeral home, Algoma, until Wednesday noon, when the casket will be moved to the Mittnacht funeral home in Manitowoc, where friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Two Rivers Reporter, Tues., 10 Apr. 1951, page 2, col. 3
FRANCISKA (SCHROEDER) KELLNER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906: Mrs. Wenzel Kellner, a resident in the northern part of Two Rivers, died Monday of consumption. She leaves her husband and 6 children. The funeral will be held this morning from the Lutheran Church.
LEO K. KELLNER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906: A blind child, only a few months old, of W. Kellner in Two Rivers, died Saturday and was buried Monday. The mother died about a week before.
LIZZIE KELLNER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1904: A 4-yr. old little daughter of Wenzel Keller in Two Rivers died Sun. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. (There are none by the surname Keller in the Two Rivers cemeteries. There is a Wenzel Kellner in the same lot with (almost 4 yr. old) Lizzie.)
MARIA KELLNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1888: Death of 18 yr. old Maria Kellner, daughter of John Kellner in Francis Creek, on Sat., 10 Nov. She was buried on Tues., 13 Nov. ******** [age 18 yrs./cause: insanity]
MARIA KELLNER cemetery #21 Name: Kellner, Maria D.: 2/4/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Lib. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.106
MARY KELLNER (d. 1918) cemetery #26 DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF MANITOWOC CO. Mrs. Mary Kellner, Widow of Late Michael Kellner, Passes Away at Her Home, Kellnersville Death claimed Mrs. Mary Altt? Kellner, one of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county at her home at Kellnersville last night. Mrs. Kellner was 86 years of age and her death was hastened by an accident which she suffered ten days ago when she sustained a fracture of the hip in a fall from a chair. Mrs. Kellner was a native of Bavaria, having been born Feb. 20, 1832. She came to Manitowoc as a girl, accompanying the family of the late Joseph Williams from Quebec to this city and the county has been her residence since that time, more than sixty years. Married to Michael Kellner in 1846 the couple located in Kossuth, making their home at what is now known as Kellnersville where Mr. Kellner founded the business which is still conducted under the family name of M. Kellner and Sons. Mr. Kellner died in 1890 and his widow had made her home with her children. Mrs. Kellner is survived by seven children; Mrs. Marry Wilharms of Appleton; Mrs. Q.R. Hessel and Mrs. John Groos of Escanaba; Mrs. William Scholtan, John and William Kellner of this city and Michael of Kellnersville. Thirty two grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive Mrs. Kellner. Funeral services for Mrs. Kellner will be held Monday morning at 10:30 from St. Joseph’s church at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 16, 1918, Page 1
MICHAEL KELLNER cemetery #26 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sept. 1890: Death on Mon. morning after a long illness with stomach cancer, of Michael Kellner, a well-known and respected resident of this county. He was born in Neumark, Bohemia, and came to America about 40 yrs. ago. He moved directly here and has operated a store and served as postmaster in Kellersville the entire time. The funeral yesterday was heavily attended.
ROSA KELLNER (d. 1911) cemetery #26 The funeral of Mrs. Michael Kellner was held at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph Catholic church at Kellnersville. Many from the city attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday December 15, 1911 P.2
DR. VICTOR V. KELLNER cemetery #26 Prominent Manitowoc Doctor Dies After Lingering Illness Sheboygan Press, Sept. 20, 1928 Dr. Victor V. Kellner, prominent in Manitowoc County medical circles for a large number of years, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, late Tuesday night following a lingering illness against which he had fought since August. The remains were brought to Kellnersville Thursday and taken to the home of his father-in-law, Frank Wanish. Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's Catholic church there Friday morning, the Rev. Joseph Rous officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery, at Kellnersville. Dr. Kellner, one of the best known physicians and surgeons of Manitowoc County, was born at Kellnersville February 2, 1891, and attended Manitowoc high school after receiving his preparatory education in the public school in the village where he was born. He also attended high school at Escanaba, Mich., and upon his graduation entered the Chicago Physicians and Surgeons college. Graduating fifteen years ago, he has since maintained practice at Maribel. Deceased was twice married. His first wife was Miss Bessie Kirt, who passed away about ten years ago. His second marriage was with Miss Mae Wanish seven years ago. He is survived by the widow, one son, Victor, Jr., three daughters Marry Ann, Betty Jane and Dorothy, three sisters, Mrs. C. Klaffenbach, of Muscatine, IA., Miss Olive Kellner of Kellnersville, and Mrs. C. J. Sutter of Burlington, IA., and four brothers, John and Edward of Manitowoc, Michael of Milwaukee, and Quirin of Chicago. Deceased was a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights. During his long period of practice in Manitowoc county he established an enviable reputation or service and was esteemed by those with whom he came in contact.
ANTHONY KELLY, SEN. (d. 1901) cemetery #60 Anthony Kelley(sic), for forty years a resident of the county, died at his home in this city Wednesday night, after an illness of two months. He was 77 years of age and was born in Ireland. A wife, five daughters and two sons survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning and burial will take place at Osman Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 11, 1901, p. 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901: Death Wed. last week of 77-yr. old Anthony Kolly(sic) after an illness of 2 mos. He leaves his widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Sat. ******** (This may have been mis-read from the news. Per notice, death was 10 April. Death index/Apr. 11, 1901/Anthony Kelly/co. death index v.6 p.345) ******** (Anton Kelly/d. 13 Apr. 1901/age 77 yrs/Brights disease/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)
BABY KELLY cemetery #44 DEATH INVADES HOME OF J.O. KELLEY AND CLAIMS INFANT SON Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Kelley, residing at 12?? Hamilton street are mourning the death of their infant son, who passed away last evening after a brief illness of pneumonia. The child was only six months old and was stricken yesterday and died within a few hours. Mrs. Kelley was Miss Nora Knell. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 24, 1917, Page 8
ELIZABETH KELLY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: 83-year old Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley(sic) here, widow of the late Anthony Kelley, died Thursday last week. She leaves 3 sons and a daughter. The body was taken to Osman for burial.
JAMES KELLY cemetery #22 Name: Kelly, James D.: 2/17/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 76 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eat. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.59
JOHN KELLY (d. 1936) cemetery #44 His death attributed directly to the effects of the intense heat, John E. Kelley(sic) passed away Saturday evening at his home, Newton, route 1. Although he had been in ill health for three years, heat was given as the direct cause of death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Isidor's Catholic church at Osman, the Rev. Joseph Diny officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery here. The body was removed to the residence from the Leschke funeral home Sunday afternoon, and it will lie in state until the time of the funeral. Mr. Kelley, who was 74 years of age and a farmer, was born at Newton on June 19, 1862. He was married to Mary Egan, who with five children survives him, on May 13, 1890. Surviving also are two brothers and five grandchildren. Daughters of Mr. Kelley are Mrs. Roy Sloan of Mason City, Iowa, and Miss Blanche Kelley, at home, and sons are Elmer, Irving and Reuben of this city. The two brothers are Michael and Frank Kelley of Wenatchee, Washington. The deceased was affiliated with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 13, 1936 P.2 ******** [John E. KELLEY/bur. 7-14-1936/cause: apoplexy/bur. on E.J. Kelley lot]
MICHAEL KELLY cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 77-yr. old Michael Kelley(sic) died in Meeme. He had been a resident of that town for 46 years.
MARGARET L. KELNHOFER cemetery #44 Mrs. Guy Kelnhofer, 75, of 1311 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Kelnhofer, nee Margaret Rappel, was born Jan. 21, 1896, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Seidl Rappel. She was educated in Manitowoc County schools and was a 1915 graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College. She taught eelementary education in the Village of Hayton and St. Nazianz prior to her marriage to Guy Kelnhofer on May 29, 1917, at St. Mary Church, Clark Mills. Mrs. Kelnhofer served as past president of the Manitowoc County Gold Star Mothers and was past state president of the Gold Star Mothers. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society, the Third Order of St. Francis, and the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus Womens Club. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Martin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. Guy J. Jr. of St. Paul, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. William (Ruth) Pfeifer of Sheboygan and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Rosinsky of Manitowoc; three brothers, William of St. Nazianz, Fred of Manitowoc and Oscar of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Anna Hlavacik, of Sheboygan Falls; 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two sons, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a vigil service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1971 ******* [d. 04-12-1971/age 75 yrs./wife of Guy J. Kelnhofer]
MARTHA KEMPEN cemetery #63 Mrs. Martha Kempen, 76, of Mishicot village, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. Anthony Betley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kempen, nee Martha Schmit, was born in Outagamie County Feb. 22, 1894, a daughter of the late Dominick and Theresa Ebert Schmit. She was married at Greenville, Wis., Oct 20, 1914, to Wilbert Kempen. The family moved to Mishicot in 1931 where Mr. Kempen died in April of 1953. She was a member of the Holy Cross parish, its Altar Society and of the Auxiliary of Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post No. 7753, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Gold Star Mothers. Survivors include four daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Haese, Mrs. Lester (Joan) Lodl and Mrs. Hebert (Margaret) Schetter of Mishicot and Mrs. Frank (Lovila) Haese of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two sons, Vernon of La Grange, Ill., and Eugene Kempen of Mishicot; two brothers, Leo of Sauk City, and Herman Schmit of Marinette; 33 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son and brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Altar Society Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and the parish memorial services at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1971
EMILY KEMPER cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 26 Jan 1860: Emily Kemper died, the daughter of Louis and Louisa Kemper.
LOUIS KEMPER cemetery #44 "Louis Kemper died on Wednesday (April 13, 1898).(don't have name of paper) He was born Dec.17th, 1825 in Lippi Detwold, the son of a forest officer. He came to Milwaukee in 1849, where he was married shortly after, when the couple moved to Two Rivers where he was employed by his brother in-law Chas. Kuehn as clerk. Having been elected sheriff in 1858 he moved to Manitowoc, and at the expiration of his term opened a store in the Alter building. After a number of years he closed out his store to go into the fire insurance business which he continued up to the time of his death. He leaves his wife, three children - Mrs. C. C. Ertz, Mrs. Fred Schuette and Dr. Kemper, as chief mourners, also many friends who will keenly feel the loss of a most sociable, entertaining, out spoken manly and honest companion. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Mr. Kemper's life was such that more than formal notice of his death is justified. He was a man of dignified appearance, but it was the dignity of nature. He admired honesty and independence in men and one could easily judge this by the intimacy of his relations with people. His close friends were men of sterling worth. He was not demonstrative but when occasion required it he spoke--as he always acted--from the depth of his convictions. Inflexible in purpose when he thought he was in the right, he cast no disparagement upon opinions differing from his. He was one of these sturdy men who give the character of firmness to a community without the element of prejudice, a man whose silent influence was always on the side of right conduct."
BERTHA KEMPFERT (d. 1893) cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1893: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Sept.) Yesterday in Town Gibson, Mr. August Kempfert of West Cooperstown was traveling with his wife and two children home from Gibson Mill when the horses shied and the wagon fell backward against the dam. Mrs. Kempfert jumped out to hold the horses, but it was too late. The wagon fell 15 or 20 feet over the dam into the rushing river. The 14 yr. old daughter was killed immediately and the other child so badly hurt that the outcome is unknown. Mr. Kempfert also suffered severe injuries. (Per notice, death would have been Sep 18. 1893 Sep 17/Kempfert, Bertha/co. death index v.4 p.158/ Bertha was 6 yrs old..not 14)
BERTHA KEMPFERT (d. 1946) cemetery #17 Mrs. Bertha Kempfert, 85, died suddenly at the home of her son, Otto, in Maribel, early today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kempfert home and at 1:30 at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Maribel. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Born Bertha Jaeger in Cooperstown in 1860 she was married to August Kempfert and they located on a farm in Cooperstown. Mr. Kempfert died 30 years ago. Survivors are five sons, William, Otto and Henry of Maribel, Albert of this city and August of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Engelbrecht of Two Creeks, Mrs. Edward Kionka of Newton, Mrs. Berhart Falck of Milwaukee; sister Mrs. Amelia Gehrke of Milwaukee; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Otto Kempfert home in Maribel from the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, at 5 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 29, 1946 P.2
ELEANORE KEMPFERT cemetery #17 Mrs. Otto W. Kempfert, 73, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday norning. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Maribel. Mrs. Kempfert, nee Eleanor A. Westphal, was born July 4, 1899, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Otto and Anna Zich Westphal. She was married to Otto W. Kempfert June 11, 1921, at Milwaukee. The couple farmed in the Maribel area until 1960 moving to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July 4, 1962. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Federick, of Galva, Iowa, and Arnold, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Wilmer (Lorraine) Pantzlauff, of Lark and Mrs. Vernon (Velma) Buth, of Manitowoc; a brother, Ervin, of Del Ray Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sons, three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 16, 1972
F. WILHELMINE KEMPFERT cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Buried on July 8, 1877...edited) Friederike Wilhelmine Kempfert was born February 25, 1806, in Gravenhagen in Pommern. In 1823 she married Johann Kempfert, who died in 1849. Their marriage produced eleven children, of whom five survive: one son and four daughters. In 1861 she emigrated with her son, Wilhelm Kempfert. She has been ill for a number of years, and in addition, became afflicted with dropsy. She died yesterday morning at half past six. Her age was 71 years, 4 months, 11 days. May she rest in peace.
TERESA KEMPFERT cemetery #89D Mrs. Theresa F. Kempfert, 75, of 1616A-22nd St. Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Kempfert was born Feb. 28, 1898, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Brunner Kanzelberger. She was married to Walter Kempfert April 23, 1949, at Two Rivers. Mrs. Kempfert was a member of the Ladies of St. Luke, the Two Rivers Catholic Woman's Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her husband preceded her in death May 10, 1862. Survivors include a step-daughter, a brother, Walter, of Two Rivers and two step-grandchildren. Friends may call at 3 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, American Legion Auxillary servies will be held at 7 p.m. and memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter, 7 March 1973 ******* (Note: Her husband is in Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers)
WALTER KEMPFERT cemetery #89A Walter Kempfert, 65, of 1610 22nd St., Two Rivers, retired tavern operator and later resort owner, died Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for almost a year. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Kempfert was born Aug. 16, 1896, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Henry and Emma Blum Kempfert. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he attended St. John Lutheran School. He worked as a machinist at Kahlenberg Bros. Co., for a number of years before operating a tavern on 13th Street, Two Rivers, for many years. In later years he operated a small resort at Little Sturgeon, Door County, and returned two years ago and worked at Crescent Woolen Mills Co., until his retirement several months ago. He was a member of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles. Mr. Kempfert married the former Malinda Witt in 1919. She died in 1947. In 1949, he married the former Theresa Kanzelberger in Two Rivers, who survives with a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Ella Hinkley, of Santa Anna, Calif., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1962 (Edited for the living) ******** Funeral card: Walter Kempfert Born in Town of Gibson, Wisconsin August 16, 1896 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin May 10, 1962 Services 10:30 A. M. Saturday, May 12, 1962 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Marvin W. Oechler, Officiating Pallbearers Jerry Konop Roy Sonntag Ray Barta Arthur Gloe Ray Clarksen John Bonfigt Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Klein & Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers, Wis.
WILHELMINE KEMPFERT cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906: Widow Kempfert in Cooperstown died Friday at the advanced age of 82. Her husband had died a few weeks earlier. She leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church of Green Street.
WILLIAM KEMPFERT cemetery #17 William Kempfert, 70, Cooperstown farmer, died unexpectedly Tuesday at the farm home of his son, Paul, of Rt. 1, Maribel. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Friday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. R.G. Koch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Cooperstown in 1883, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Kempfert. In 1906 he married Miss Minna Wegner. They located at Pine River, Wis., for four years, spent 18 years at Glenmore, Brown County, and in 1928 moved to Rt. 1, Maribel. Mrs. Kempfert died in 1940. Surviving are two sons, Paul and Walter of Rt. 1, Maribel; two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Dorn of Plainview, Minn., and Mrs. Gustave Mueller of Luxemburg; four brothers, Albert of Manitowoc, August of Milwaukee and Otto and Henry of Rt. 1, Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Klonka of Wausau and Mrs. Gerhardt Falck of Milwaukee; and 14 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after Thursday noon. The casket will be moved to the church Friday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 19, 1954 P. 27
RAYMOND F. KEMPKA cemetery #44 Raymond F. Kempka, 63, of Rt. 2, Cato, a former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Kempka was born May 10, 1908, at Milwaukee, son of the late Anton and Mary Poznanski Kempka. He married Elizabeth Christel Aug. 2, 1930 at Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 29, 1966. Mr. Kempka had been employed at the Allen Bradley Co. in Milwaukee retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.), four brothers, Howard, Adolph and Lambert of Manitowoc and Leonard of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Harold Vieweger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adeline Drumm of Chicago and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971 ******** [d. 07-31-1971/age 63 yrs.](10 May 1908/Jul 1971/SSDI)
GEORGE KEMPTON cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Nov 1860: (no name) Kempton, a child of B. Kempton, died from burns. ********** [Baby Kempton/bur. 11-30-1860] [Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Kempton on 11/30/1860; according to Wayne Parworth: George was 1 y, 9 mo & was burned to death by a fire caused by a candle, mother was Elizabeth & father butcher (grandson of Edward & Mary Kempton]