[ KL ] OBITUARIES
ARTHUR F. “ROCKY” KLABUNDE cemetery #89C Arthur F. “Rocky” Klabunde, age 77, of Two Rivers, died early Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 2003, at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Louis Sievert, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers. Rocky was born April 1, 1926 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Schmidt) Kiabunde He attended St. John’s Lutheran School, and Two Rivers Washington High School, where he played basketball and football. He graduated with the class of 1944. Rocky then served with the U.S. Army from September 1944 until June of 1946. On June 10, 1950, he married Marilyn Maruga at St. John's Church Two Rivers. Arthur worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, retiring in June of 1986 He also owned Klabunde Real Estate for many years. He was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where he was very active, having served on the church council, and as treasurer. Rocky was also very active in the Two Rivers Senior Center, and was a member of the Travelers Protective Association. He was an avid softball player, and enjoyed woodworking, horseshoes, golfing, and fishing. (Survivors omitted for privacy) His parents and an infant brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, and at the church on Wednesday, after 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Lutheran High School, or Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Services. The Klabunde family extends a sincere thank you to the Dr., the nurses and staff of Aurora Medical Center, and the staff of the Oncology Department of the Manitowoc Clinic for all the special care and compassion extended to Arthur and his family. Your kindness will always be remembered! Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 20, 2003
ANNA KLAESER cemetery #83 Called By Death. Death claimed Mrs. Anna Klaeser, one of Kiel's old-time residents, on Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock, after a short illness, due to infirmities of old age. Deceased, nee Krause, was born in Bohemia, Austria, June 11th, 1839, and came to America in 1851, with her parents, who settled in Ozaukee county. She was married in 1855 to Joseph Klaeser, who preceded her in death in 1904. The family came to Kiel in 1881, where the deceased has resided up to the time of her death. Thirteen children blessed their union, of whom three died in infancy and two a short time ago. She leaves three daughters and five sons, as follows: Mrs. Chas. Jones of Plymouth, Mrs. S. Salber of Milwaukee and Mrs. Katie Klauck of Kiel; John Klaeser of Milwaukee, Anton of Marion, Wis., and Nic., Jacob and Frank of Kiel. Also one sister, Mrs. S. Leisgeng of Black Creek, 32 grandchildren, 38 great- grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place today, Thursday, at 9 o'clock, with services in St. Peter & Paul's church, Rev. O. Kolbe assisted by Rev. Kuborn of New Holstein and Rev. Schmidt of St. Anna officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. November 1922
FRANK J. KLAESER cemetery #83 Frank J. Klaeser, 77, of 222 Paine St., Kiel, died Friday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. He had been confined there for the past few days. Born in Kiel on March 29, 1880, the son of Joseph and Anna Krause Klaeser, he was married to Emma Janty of St. Ann at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on July 19, 1904, and they always resided in Kiel. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Mrs. Klaeser died June 2 of this year, and since that time he made his home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mies. Before his retirement a few years ago he was employed as a toomaker at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. for 57 years. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Foresters. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Emeranda) Mies of Kiel and Mrs. Ed (Olive) Wolter of South Bend, Ind.; three sons, Fred and Joseph of Kiel and Gilbert of Madera, Calif.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Four sisters and five brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church following brief rites at 9 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F. X. Kheil will be the celebrant of the requiem mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. - December 1957
JOSEPH KLAESER cemetery #83 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904: Death Sun. evening in Kiel of 74-yr. old Joseph Klaser from a heart attack. The funeral was held yesterday morning.
ROSE KLAESER cemetery #83 Mrs. Jacob Klaeser Passes Away at Hospital Monday Mrs. Jacob Klaeser, 55, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan on Monday evening at 10 o’clock, where she had been a patient for three weeks, having submitted to three operations. Mrs. Klaeser, nee Rose Broeckert, was born in the town of Schleswig on March 3, 1881, the daughter of the late Fred and Katherine Broeckert. She was united in marriage on January 11, 1916 to Jacob Klaeser, and they made their home here since. Mr. and Mrs. Klaeser had no children, but raised as their own child, Marie Broeckert, the daughter of Mrs. Klaeser’s brother, whose wife passed away when Marie, now aged 12, was but nine months old. Survivors are her husband, her niece, Marie; a sister, Mrs. Aloys Gellings of St. Nazianz; and two brothers, William of the town of Schleswig and Edward of St. Nazianz. Three brothers preceded her in death. Mrs. Klaeser was a member of the Kiel Court of Lady Foresters, the Christian Mothers' Society, and the Alter Society of the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Funeral services will be held (this) Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 o'clock at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. Father J.J. Esdepsky officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. 4-23-1936
CHRISTIAN KLAHN cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1885: Death of 66-1/2 year old Chr. Klann(sic) last Tues. in Rockland. He was born in Niedergehren, Prussia, and leaves a wife, three sons and two married daughters. The burial took place last Fri. in Reedsville.
GUSTAV KLANN cemetery #4 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1898 Gustav Klann died Sun. morning in the residence of Mrs. A. Schultz here, after a long illness. The deceased, who has lived until recently in Town Cato, but who had moved here several months ago to be close to superior medical help, had reached the age of 52. He leaves a widow and two children as well as several sisters. The body was taken to Clarks Mills and interred there yesterday.
JOHN KLAPPERICH cemetery #83 John Klapperich, 84, of 715 North St., Kiel, died late Tuesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. Born May 27, 1878, at Marytown, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Klapperich and married the former Katherine Hansmann of St. Anna on Feb. 12, 1903, at St. Ana’s Catholic Church. After operating a farm for two years, the couple moved to Kiel where he was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. until his retirement. Survivors are his wife and a brother, Anthony of New Holstein. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel and the Holy Name Society of the parish. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Kiel following brief family rites at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be the celebrant and burial will be in parish cemetery. - 1963
PETER KLARER cemetery #22 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1891: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 24 Aug.) Peter Klarer died yesterday morning. He was born in Wuerttemberg 64 yrs. ago. He had just worked a full day in the field and was found dead in his bed next morning. The death was so sudden that an inquest was called from which it was determined that he died of a heart attack. ********** Peter -Oschwald Brother (1826-Aug. 23, 1891 single -born Wurtemberg -arrived in New York in July of 1864 -died from "heart failure brought on by epilepsy") -no stone
ARTHUR KLAUCK cemetery #83 From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: A 12-yr. old son of widow Klauk here died Mon. of peritonitis.
ELEANOR KLAUCK cemetery #82 Rites held Tuesday for Mrs. John J. Klauck Mrs. John J. Klauck, 71, died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Saturday evening. She had been a patient there for the past week. The former Eleanore Zerler was born in Kiel, June 21, 1884, a daughter of the late Herman and Katherine Bauer Zerler. She attended Kiel grade and high schools and was confirmed at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church. She was married to Mr. Klauck on May 31, 1904. (Survivors omitted for privacy) One sister and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. (No newspaper named, July 19, 1958)
EUGENE KLAUCK cemetery #83 Sergeant E. Klauck Is Explosion Victim Kiel residents on last Friday received the shocking news of our sixth war casualty. This time it took one of our boys stationed in Texas, at Camp Bowie. According to information received here, death occurred through an explosion, which took two other serv- icemen, and their superior officer, and wounded twelve others, two of whom are In a critical condition. The four men that were killed were handling a demolition bomb, which accidentally exploded, cause of which can not be accounted for. Sergeant Eugene N. Klauck, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klauck, was the victim in a "pre-major explosion." Sergeant Klauck had just returned to his training camp a little better than a week before, after enjoying a furlough at his home here. Sergeant Klauck had been training with a combat engineer’s battalion at Camp Bowie since February. He was inducted into the army on March 28, 1943, and received his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Subsequently he was stationed at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for a refresher course; at West De Pere, Wisconsin, for the army’s A.S.T.P. instruction, and at Camp Wolters, Texas, Camp Robinson, Arkansas, Camp Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Belvoir, Louisiana. The body arrived in Kiel Monday afternoon, accompanied by a military escort, Sergeant Charles Wittford. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 o’clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. F. X. Kheil officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. He was born in this city on January 11, 1925. He attended the Ss. Peter and Paul parochial school, and graduated from the Kiel high school with the class of 1942. He is survived by his parents; one brother, two sisters, and a grandfather, John Klauck of Sheboygan. Pallbearers were Private Clarence Faust, Marine Corporal Merlin Riehn, Jerome Goebel, Elmer Jochman, James Keppler, and Frederick Wollersheim. The Legion and Legion Auxiliary members attended the services in a body, and at the cemetery had a special service, at which time taps was blown, volleys fired over the grave, and Edgar Paulsen presented the American flag to the parents. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck and daughter Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schnur, Mrs. Harry Bohnsack, and Mrs. William Gottsacker of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klauck of New Holstein; George Baker of near Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker of Elkhart Lake; Adam Becker of Russell; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jeanty and Mr. and Mrs. John Winter of St. Anna; Mrs. Kenneth Robinson and son Tommy, Mrs. Edna Robinson and daughter Lola, and Mrs. Leslie Stier and children of Milwaukee. Corporal Kenneth Robinson of Camp Gordon Johnston, Florida, arrived Wednesday afternoon, at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck of Sheboygan.
JAMES L. KLAUCK cemetery #83 Rites Held Here Monday For James L. Klauck James L. Klauck, 52, former Kiel resident died at his home in East St. Louis, Illinois Thursday night. He was born in Kiel and educated in the Kiel schools. He was a graduate of Oshkosh state college. He married Lydia Arnold in Kiel August 20, 1926 and the couple moved to East St. Louis, where Mr. Klauck taught school. Funeral services were held in East St. Louis before the remains were sent here. Services were held here Monday morning at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and burial was in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church cemetery. (Survivors omitted for privacy) (No newspaper named, 1-22-1959)
PETER KLAUCK cemetery #83 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1900: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 20 Feb.) Peter Klauk, a local agent for the Schreier Brewing Co., died this morning shortly after midnight. He will be buried at 10 a.m. Fri.
JOHN KLAUS cemetery #82 John Klaus, aged 63 years, died at his home on Fourth street on Tuesday morning, after an illness of six months’ duration with influenza. He was born in the town of Rhine, April 28, 1853. In 1894 he was married to Dora Gisch. The couple lived on a farm in Rhine for 21 years, and then moved to Kiel, where they have lived since. Their only child died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Volz of this city. The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Reformed church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
HELEN KLAUSMANN cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 26 Mar.)A sad accident occurred 23 March in the local cloister. The former Mother Superior, Helena Klausmann, known as Old School Helena, was found dead there. Only 15 minutes earlier she had been seen by the other Sisters on the veranda and although no one saw the accident, it is believed that she had a heart attack, fell against the veranda railing, which was old and weak, and when it broke, fell below. She was found in a flower bed filled with stones and sticks, lying face down on the ground in a pool of blood. One eye was pierced and the skull shattered. She was 71 years of age but still healthy and active and was one of the few living first colonists. She was Mother Superior for four years. ********** single -daughter of Gerhard and Monica Klausmann -born Baden died from "accident by falling from balcony, died suddenly"
MONIKA KLAUSMANN cemetery #22 Name: Klausmann, Monika D.: 4/15/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 85 Yrs. B.P.: Germany D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. H. Mutz Spouse: Gotthard Klausmann F.: M.: Cause of Death: Old age Add Info.: Housework; Klansmann? Pg. #: v.1 p.306 ************* Monica -Oschwald Sister (1794-April 15, 1879 wife of Gerhard -born Schnellingen, Baden -died from "old age")
CAROLINE M. KLAWITTER cemetery #89C Caroline M. Klawitter, 85, of Two Rivers, died Saturday, March 2, 1991, at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery. She was born July 19, 1905, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Mary Landt Weber. She was married to Paul E. Klawitter, August 7, 1923, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of St. John’s Ladies Aide. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a son, Harold, a sister and two brothers. Friends may call at St. John’s Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
LENA KLAWITTER cemetery #89A Funeral card: In Memory Of MRS. LENA KLAWITTER Born in Town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin December 16, 1891 Passed away in Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 20, 1966 Services 1:30 P.M. Thursday, December 22, 1966 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. T. F. Stern, Officiating Pallbearers Roy Weber Harold Klawitter Arthur Adler James Kumbalek Norman Zaspel Ervin Schroeder Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL, INC. Two Rivers, Wisconsin
PAUL. E. KLAWITTER cemetery #89C Funeral card: In Memory Of PAUL. E. KLAWITTER Born in Bloomfield, Wisconsin February 11, 1899 Passed away in Manitowoc Wisconsin December 7, 1984 Services 11:00 A. M. Monday, December 10, 1984 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. David Scherbarth, Officiating Place of Interment Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home Two Rivers Wisconsin
EUGENE H. KLECKNER cemetery #89D Eugene H. Kleckner, age 79, of Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, March 5, 2004, at Aurora Bay Care Clinic in Green Bay, after battling cancer for 10 months. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am. Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers and 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Eugene was born Jan. 3, 1925, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late John and Clara Weber Kleckner. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Catholic Church and was a graduate of St. Luke parochial grade school. Eugene worked as a farm hand for Harold Eis from 1942 to 1943 and for Ray Graff from 1943 to 1947. During this time Eugene met his wife, Dorothy A. Stefaniak and they were married July 31, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. They became lifetime members of the church. Following this, he worked for Two Rivers Dairy and then at Mirro Aluminum Company of Two Rivers until being employed by Charlie and Joe Stefaniak. In 1953, Eugene and Dorothy bought Joe Stefaniak’s half of the dairy farm and became partners with Dorothy’s father Charlie, renaming the business the Stefaniak-Kleckner Dairy Farm. When Charlie passed away in 1971, they continued dairy farming as the Kleckner Farm until they retired in 1985, when they switched to cash crop farming to the present. Eugene and Dorothy celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past year on July 31, 2003. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Eugene was also preceded in death by three brothers: Richard, Albert and Hugo Kleckner; one sister Lillian Kleckner; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Lawrence and Leona Falk, Delmar and Bernice Princl and Charlie Heidemaun. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, were a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill. The visitation will continue at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at Klein & stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Eugene was a hardworking farmer and self-taught mechanic who enjoyed working outdoors and fixing farm machinery. He also took pleasure in gardening and baking, especially his moist chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies and apple pies. His sense of humor could always put a smile on your face Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 2004
ALVINA (JENS) KLEIN Cemetery #89A From the Two Rivers Reporter, February 7, 1946 DEATH CLAIMS MRS. KLEIN AT HOME, WAS 72 Wife of Pioneer Retired Furniture Dealer, Embalmer, Summoned Mrs. Adam Klein, 72, lifelong resident of the community, and wife of a pioneer retired furniture dealer and undertaker, died at her home, 2105 Jefferson street, at 10 o'clock last night, following an illness of three years. She had been confined to bed for the past five months. Funeral Saturday Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home 1:30 Saturday afternoon and at the St. John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev. W.G. Haese will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock this evening until the time of services Saturday afternoon. Born Alvina Jens, in this city, Aug. 10, 1873, Mrs. Klein was the daughter of John and Sophia Jens and as a girl attended the St. John's Lutheran school here. Married in 1894 She was married to Adam Klein in the St. John's church on May 19, 1894 and the couple have made their home here ever since. Mr. Klein established his furniture and undertaking business on West Park street here in 1900, retiring in 1922. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 19, 1944. Surviving, in addition to the widower, are three sons, Edwin A., of the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Lother W., and Albert C., of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Sanville, of this city, Mrs. Gustave Trapp and Mrs. Wilfred Bacon of Milwaukee. Eleven grand- children also survive. There is one sister, Miss Sophia Jens, of this city.
ANNA KLEIN cemetery #83 Mrs. Anna Klein, widow of the late Henry Klein, and former resident of this city, passed away Sunday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Faust in the town of Meeme. She had been ill for a long time. The deceased was born Anna Dietrich, January 18, 1868, and on March 8, 1887 she was married to Henry Klein of the town of Rhine. Following their marriage the couple moved onto a farm in the town of Meeme, and then moved to Kiel where they lived for 44 years. Five years ago Mrs. Klein moved to the town of Meeme, where she made her home with her daughter. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Her husband preceded her in death 29 years ago, and one son, John, passed away in 1937. Funeral services were held thls Wednesday morning at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9 o’chck, and at 9:30 o’clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. F. X. Kheil officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Klein was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society, who recited the rosary at the church at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday. (No newspaper name, 1945) *********** Mrs. Anna Klein Is Called To Rest In Town Meeme Kiel.—Mrs. Anna Klein, 76, widow of the late Henry Klein, and former resident, of this community, passed away Sunday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Faust, town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born Anna Dietrich, on Jan. 18, 1868, and on March 8, 1887, was united in marriage with Henry Klein, town of Rhine. Following their marriage the couple moved to a farm in the town of Meeme, and then moved to Kiel where they lived for 44 years. Five years ago, Mrs. Klein moved to the town of Meeme where she made her home with her daughter. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Faust; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild and one brother, William Dietrich, town of Meeme. Her husband preceded her in death 29 years ago, and one son, John, passed away in 1937. Mrs. Klein was a member of the Christian Mothers’ society of Ss Peter and Paul church, Kiel. Members of the society will recite the rosary at the church at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at the church. The Rev. F. X. Kheil will officiate and burial will be in the family lot in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until the time of services.
BERTHA KLEIN cemetery #83 Mrs. Bertha Klein, 81, 814 Third Street, died early Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lengthy illness. The former Bertha Menne was born December 22, 1889(sic) in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mueller Menne. She attended district schools. On June 25, 1912 She was married to John Klein. The couple made their home in Kiel since their marriage. Mr. Klein died in 1937. Mrs. Klein was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers Society and Lady Foresters of the parish, the Kiel Homemakers Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens Club. (Younger survivors omitted for privacy) She was also survived by three brothers, Henry and Arthur, both of Elkhart Lake, and Raymond of East Troy, and five sisters, Mrs. Marie Martens of Kiel, Mrs. Louise Dettmann and Mrs. Rewald Schubert both of Milwaukee, Mrs. William Stark of Florida and Mrs. Caroline Beebe of Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services were held yesterday at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, was the celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
CATHERINE KLEIN cemetery #48 Name: Klein, Catharina D.: 12/22/1854 B.: Reg. D.: 7/30/1855 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Crow (Croev?) D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Peter Klein M.: Anna Maria Klein Cause of Death: Consumpt. Add Info.: Unmarried Pg. #: v.1 p.1
EDWIN A. KLEIN cemetery #89C Edwin A. Klein, 88, of Two Rivers, died Saturday, December 12, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 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. Klein was born July 3, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late Adam and Alvina Jens Klein. He married Vera Thayer, December 12, 1923, at Manitowoc. He was a longtime Funeral Director in Two Rivers and operated the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home for many years. Mr. Klein was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Mens Club and a charter member of Two Rivers Kiwanis Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church.
FLORENCE E. KLEIN cemetery #32 Florence E. Klein, age 76, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2000, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2000, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Scherbarth with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Florence was born February 3, 1924, in Brussels, Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Elinda Eickelberg. She attended Tornado Grade School and graduated from Brussels High School with the class of 1941. She graduated from the Manitowoc Business College in 1942. Florence was then employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for a few years. She married Marvin C. Klein on September 16, 1944, at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Brussels. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1991. Florence was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and also regularly attended Bible Class at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Florence was also a charter member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary serving as secretary for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Eickelberg. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers from 4-8 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT) and also at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grand-mother whose heartfelt smile and thoughtfulness touched all those around her. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2000
GEORG KLEIN cemetery #44 Name: Klein, Georg B. D.: 10/26/1877 B.: 10/18/1877 Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Balth. Klein M.: Elisabeth Klein Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: v.1 p.246
HEINRICH KLEIN cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1900: Death in Cleveland last week of a 3-yr. old son of Heinrich Klein, Jr. The funeral was held Wed. in the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel. ********** Henry John Klein/son of Henry Klein Jr. and Rosa/Geb. d. 31/Jan. 1900/ Gest. d. 23/Apr. 1900/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
HENRY KLEIN cemetery #83 German newpaper obituary, Kiel, August 24, 1915 A week ago Thursday, Henry Klein died of thyroid consumption. He reached the age of 53 years, 4 months and 8 days. Mr. Klein, who was a life long resident of the area, was well known. He was born on April 5, 1862 in the town of Rhine and was raised there. In 1887, Anna Dietrich and Mr. Klein were married. She was born in the town of Meeme. They settle on a farm in that Town. He came to Kiel where he managed a furniture store, but moved onto a farm in New Holstein. After two years, he returned to Kiel where he took a job with the Standard Oil Co., which he kept until April of this year, when his health forced him to resign his position. Surviving are his wife; two children, John W. and Mamie; two sisters and a brother. The funeral took place Monday morning at Saints Peter & Paul Church with Rev. Kolbe officiating. The Kiel’s Choir sang hymns. The fire department and the E.F.U. acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
JOHANNA M. KLEIN cemetery #44 Johanna M. Klein, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Johanna was born Dec. 25, 1916, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Helen (Kluck) Van Serke. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. On Aug. 12, 1935, she married Alvin F. Klein. Alvin predeceased her in 1988. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall, and a member of the residents’ council at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Johanna enjoyed her family, freehand drawing, playing bingo, was the scorer for bowling and helped deliver the mail. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents and husband: Alvin, Johanna is predeceased by seven brothers; two sisters; a grandson: Christopher Klein; and a daughter-in-law: Gerri Klein. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Marshall, 1114 S. 21st St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski, O.F.M., will officiate with burial of her cremated remains in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may greet the family from noon until the time of liturgy at 1 p.m. The staff of The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is serving the Klein Family. The family would like to thank the staff of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their outstanding care and concern shown our Mother during her stay Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2006
JOHANNES KLEIN cemetery #22 Name: Klein, Johannes D.: 3/21/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 83 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.161 ************** Johann -Oschwald Brother (1790-March 21, 1873 -born France)
JOHN KLEIN cemetery #83 Last Sunday evening at 8 PM, Mr. John Klein, well liked in the area, died in his home in the town of Rhine. Not too long ago he contracted “nervous fever” (Typhoid) by which the symptoms of excessive thirst overtook him and his death was hastened. John Klein was born on October 7th 1849 in Nierstein, Germany and came to the America in 1855 with his parents settling in the town of Rhine. On February 1874 he married Miss Louise Mueller who grievingly survives as his widow. The marriage produced 7 children 4 sons and 3 daughters of which one daughter is married (Mrs. Mary Zimmerman). The farm which he worked on until he died, was given to him shortly before his marriage by his parents, who remained there to live. He leaves behind his widow and 7 children, his elderly parents, 4 siblings Joseph H. Klein from here, Heinrich Klein from town Meeme, Mrs. Katharina Lupfer from Sheboygan and Mrs. Justina Leonard from Rockville, as well as 2 grandchildren (the children of Mrs. Mary Zimmerman) The burial took place on Tuesday morning at 9 am from the “Mourning chapel” after the body was in state at the Holy Catholic Church Of St. Peter and St. Paul, as he was a member of that parish. Rev. Schmitz officiated the blessing and he was buried in the Parish cemetery. He died in such high standings in his community, being very popular and loved by those who knew him that there were 170 people in the Procession which bears witness to his high standing. Condolences to the grieving, who are left behind. (No newspaper named, 1899)
JOSEPH KLEIN cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1897: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 26 Jan.) Joseph Klein, who farmed 2 miles from Kiel, died last week of laryngeal consumption. Burial was Fri. in the Kiel cemetery.
JOSEPH KLEIN cemetery #83 Friday afternoon at 3 pm Mr. Joseph Klein died at the house of his daughter in law Mrs. John Klein in the town of Rhine at the age of 85 years 2 months and 11 days, after only a two day long sickness, of old age. He was born February 3rd 1820 in Nierstein am Rhein in Germany and married Miss Katharine Ewald there in 1847. That marriage was blessed with 8 children 5 boys and 3 girls. They emigrated to America in 1856 immediately to the town of Rhine where they built a farm out of the then existing jungle and then lived uninterrupted in the Town. Other than his wife, he is mourned by 4 children, 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren The viewing procession included 6 of his grandchildren (Pallbearers) and took place the following Monday morning from the ‘Mourning chapel” in the Town of Rhine to the St. Peter and St. Paul Church from where the body was taken to the Catholic cemetery for the burial. May he rest in peace. Gestorben 1905
JURA V. KLEIN cemetery #89A Jura V. Klein, age 70, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2002 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Louis Sievert with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Jura was born June 16, 1932 in Lithuania, daughter of the late Paul and Valerie Juskaite Petkevicius. On May 10, 1975 she married Lothar “Buddy” Klein at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Jura emigrated from Lithuania to the United States as a young girl and was employed as a nurse at a Chicago nursing home. She moved to Two Rivers in 1968, and was employed as a Nurse’s Aid at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Jura was preceded in death by one brother, Vito Petkevicius. The family will greet relatives and friends at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 am. until the time of service on Monday, Oct. 21, 2002. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers is assisting the Klein family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19. 2002
KATHARINA KLEIN cemetery #83 Mrs Katharina Klein, (born Ewald) died on Monday from old age in the house of her daughter Mrs. Frank Leonard. She was born February 22, 1819 in Nierstein Germany she reached the ripe old age of 93 years, 11 months and 11 days. She married Joseph Klein (who preceded her in death 8 years ago) in 1847 and together they came to the USA in 1857 to the town Rhine, where they were part of the first settiers. They had 8 children, of which 2 daughters and 2 sons are still living. Mrs. Katharina Lupfer in Sheboygan, Mrs. Ernestine Leonard in Rockville, Joseph and Henry H. Klein in Kiel. Furthermore she had 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren 16 years ago they had the pleasure to celebrate their Golden Anniversary. The funeral will be today (Thursday) at the cemetery of St Peter and Paul parish, Pastor Kolbe. (no newspaper named, Feb. 8, 1913 ************* Mrs. Katherine Klein (nee Ewald) passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Leonard of Rockville on Monday from old age. She was born February 22nd, 1819 in Nierstein, Germany and reached the age of 93 years, 11 months and 11 days. In 1847 she was married to Joseph Klein who preceded her in death eight years ago. She and her husband came to America and Town Rhine in 1857. They had eight children of which 2 daughters and two sons are still living namely: Mrs. Katherine Lupfer of Sheboygan; Mrs. Ernestine (Justine) Leonard of Rockville; Joseph H. and Henry Klein of Kiel. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 16 years ago. The funeral is Thursday and burial is in the local St. Peter and St. Paul cemetery with the Rev. Father Kolbe officiating. PLYMOUTH REPORTER, Feb. 8, 1913
LOUISA KLEIN cemetery #83 Last week on Thursday Mrs Louise Klein (born Mueller) died in her sleep in her home in the town of Rhine. Mrs. Klein died as a result of a brain disorder, from which she had been suffering about one year. During the last few weeks she was unconscious until she died peacefully on Thursday. She was born on December 4th 1851 in the town of Rhine, where she spent her youth as well. In 1874 she married Mr. John Klein and they moved to a farm in the town of Rhine. The marriage was blessed by 8 children, of which 3 sons Joseph and Peter in Kiel, and William in Rhine and 3 daughters Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, Mrs. A. Kestell in Elkhart Lake and Louise in Rhine are surviving. Her husband died 13 years earlier. The funeral will follow a service by pastor Kolbe on Sunday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery there. (No newspaper named, Dec. 1911) ******** After several weeks of illness, the angel of death sealed the eyes of Mrs. John Klein with that sleep from which none wake to suffering or sorrow, on Thursday, December 21. Louise Mueller was born in Sheboygan Dec. 6, 1851, but moved with her parents, when a child, to the town of Rhine, which had since been her home. On Feb. 17, 1876, she was married to John Klein at Kiel, who preceded her to the better country twelve years ago. They began their married life on the groom’s farm in the town of Rhine, which after her husband’s demise, she carried on successfully with the assistance of her children and hired help until her recent illness. On her birthday, Dec. 6th., she became unconcious and never again regained conciousness. She was a faithful member of St. Peter’s & Paul’s Church of Kiel at which Requiem High Mass was said for her Saturday morning by Rev. Kolbe and from which she was buried Sunday afternoon. St. Mary’s Ladies’ Society of which she was a member, escorted the remains to their last resting place in the Catholic Cemetery at Kiel. She is survived by 6 children and 10 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Fred Zimmermann, Elkhart, Joe and Peter Klein, Kiel, Will and Louisa at home and Mrs. Arthur Kestell, Elkhart. Plymouth Reporter December, 1911
MARY ANN KLEIN cemetery #6 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1895: Death on Fri. evening of Mrs. Joseph Klein in the dwelling of her son near Hein's Mill in Cato. The deceased, who was 70 yrs. of age, has suffered severely for years from rheumatism and so her death might be considered a release. She is survived by several grown children. The burial took place Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Clarks Mills.
NORMAN N. KLEIN cemetery #44 Norman N. Klein, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc County Health Care Center, Manitowoc, passed away on Friday Nov. 10, 2006, at the center. He was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in Two Rivers, son of the late Arthur and Josephine Hutchison Klein. He attended Mishicot High School, entering the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17, and received his general equivalency diploma during that time. He then joined the U.S. Army and became a Green Beret Special Forces. In 1963, Norman married the mother of his four children: Dawn A. Wagner. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Norman was also preceded in death by two sisters: Alvina Long and Darlene Klein. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. Brian Staude. Cremation has occurred with burial of the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Drews Bleser Post 88. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 24, 2006
PHILIPP KLEIN cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880: Death of Philipp Klein in Two Rivers. He is described as a young man married only three years, leaving his wife and one child. The burial was Tues.
THERESIA KLEIN cemetery #82 Mrs. Theresa(sic) Klein, 80, Is Laid to Rest on Wednesday The death of Mrs. Theresa Klein, aged 80, occurred at 3:50 a.m. Sunday morning, following and illness of five days of pneumonia. Mrs. Klein passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Ira Charles, in the town of Rhine. The deceased was born in Stutternheim-Saxony – Reimer, Germany, on March 2, 1856, the daughter of the late Andraes(sic) and Wilhelmina Strassburg. At the age of one year she came to this country with her parents who located on a farm near Sheboygan Falls. She was united in marriage with Joseph Klein on September 16, 1874, who preceded her in death January 16, 1896. Immediately after the young couple located on the present farm homestead, now owned by her granddaughter, Mrs. Charles. Two children were born to this union, of whom one daughter, Mrs. Emma Zenk, passed away December 1, 1905, and one daughter, Mrs. Augusta Kasper, residing at Hilbert. Survivors are two granddaughters whom she reared and brought up as her own children, Mrs. Albert (Lind) Zenk-Laack of Plymouth, and Mrs. Ira (Erna) Zenk-Laack on the homestead farm; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Jake Jaeckels; and three grandsons, Allen Laack, Merlyn Charles, and Donald Jaeckels. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence in the town of Rhine on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, with services at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the local cemetery. October 29, 1936
WILLIE KLEIN cemetery #13 Name: Klein, Peter Wm. D.: 10/28/1878 B.: 7/8/1876 Reg. D.: 12/10/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. B.P.: Centreville D.P.: Cntrvl. Cem.: Centreville Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. W. Quehl Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.268
EVA KLEINBAUER cemetery #72 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903: Death Sun. in Newton of 64-yr. old Mrs. Eva Kleinbauer as a result of a stroke she had suffered Thurs. last week. The deceased leaves 2 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was yesterday morning.
JOHN KLEINBAUER cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: (Gruesome details of the death of 29-year old John Kleinbauer, a resident of near Silver Creek, on Friday evening when he was cut in two by a train. He is survived by his widow, his father and a brother.)
THOMAS KLEINBAUER cemetery #72 DEATH CERTIFICATE, VOLUME #22, PAGE #415 NAME OF DECEASED: Thomas Kleinbauer COLOR/ SEX: white/ male OCCUPATION: Retired AGE: 95 yrs. 6 mo. 18 dys. FATHER: unknown FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Poland MOTHER: unknown MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Poland DECEASED BIRTHPLACE: Poland BIRTHDATE: Dec 19, 1830 CERTIFICATION: widowed DEATH DATE: July 6, 1926 at 7 p.m. CAUSE OF DEATH: Myocarditis & senility PLACE OF DEATH: Manitowoc County, Cato OPERATION PRECEDE DEATH: no AUTOPSY: no TEST CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS: Clinical & aye NAME OF PHYSICIAN: W.A. Rausch of Valders, WI NAME OF INFORMANT: Niels P. Peterson of Manitowoc R#4 DATE OF REGISTRATION: July 15, 1926 REGISTRAR: Louis Pivonka ********************* From the Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 8, 1926 p.2, col.2 T. KLEINBAUER, CO. PIONEER IS DEAD, AGE 95 Thomas Kleinbauer, a pioneer resident of the county, died Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N.P. Peterson. Rural Route 4. The demise was due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Kleinbauer having reached the advanced age of more than ninety-five years. The funeral will be held Friday with services at 9 o'clock in the morning at St. Mary's Catholic church and burial will be at St. Peter's cemetery in Newton. Born December 19, 1830 in Germany, Mr. Kleinbauer was married in Europe and came to this country at the opening of the Civil war. He settled in this county, owning and operating a farm in the town of Newton for fifty years. His wife preceded him in death twenty-three years ago and two children also preceded the father in death. Surviving are one son, Peter of the city and three daughters, Mrs. N.P. Peterson, with whom he has made his home, Miss. Josephine Kleinbauer of Chicago and Mrs. Rose Peterson of Hartland. Four grandchildren also survive him.