[ KLEM ]   OBITUARIES

ALLEN J. KLEMAN   cemetery #44

Allen J. Kleman, 70, of 1318A S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kleman was born Mar. 15, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael 
and Dorothy Meyer Kleman. He was graduated from Manitowoc Business College. 
He served as deputy city clerk of Manitowoc in 1920. He married Hattie 
Witthuhn April 24, 1943, at Manitowoc. He was employed at the Railway 
Express Agency until his retirement in 1958. He was a member of Manitowoc 
Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, Senior Citizens of Manitowoc and 
Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, A.M.
Survivors include his wife and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday. Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. The casket will be 
moved to the church at 11:30 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1972
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[d. 08-08-1972/age 70 yrs./blk. description is "00"]


CARMEN KLEMAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1901:
Death on Tues., following a short illness, of a 3-yr. old daughter of 
local resident M.C. Klemann. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
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[bur. 01-03-1901/age 3 yrs./cause: measles & cramps]


ELAINE G. KLEMAN   cemetery #43

Elaine G. Kleman, age 81, of 1788 Cherokee St., Grafton, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Nov. 9, 2005, at her residence. 
She was born March 28, 1924, in the state of Maine, daughter of the late 
Lincoln and Helen Bircholz Looker. Elaine was a graduate of Shawano High 
School, class of 1941. On April 10, 1948, she married Norman L. Kleman 
in Green Bay. He preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1997. Elaine volunteered 
her time as a Girl Scout leader from 1963 to 1980 in Palatine, Ill. She 
also volunteered for the EAA from 1970 to 1998 and was involved with the 
Antique Airplane Association for many years. Elaine was a past member of 
the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
She was also preceded in death by her stepmother: Lucy Looker. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at St. 
Francis of Assisi, Grand Ave and 14th St., Manitowoc, with burial at Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand 
Ave. Site, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, until the time 
of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 928 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter - Nov. 11, 2005 


ELMER P. KLEMAN   cemetery #43

Elmer P. Kleman, age 89, formerly of 1211 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon, March 3, 2003, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with 
entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. 
Elmer was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Branch, son of the late Nicholas M. and Erma 
Coutley Kleman. He was educated at Branch Grade School and graduated from 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1931. He then attended 
Manitowoc County Teachers College in 1932 and earned a Bachelor of Science 
degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1949. In 1953 he was licensed 
to teach mentally retarded students and in 1965 he received his master's degree 
in guidance and counseling from UW-Milwaukee where he did post graduate work. 
On Oct. 19, 1940, he married the former Mildred Manlick at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1968. Elmer taught rural school 
for 22 years in Manitowoc County, 17 years in special education at Woodrow 
Wilson and five years at Riverview School. He was associated with and a member 
of the following: A.R.P. serving as past officer; Holy Name Society of Holy 
Innocents Parish; Council for Exceptional Children; American Red Cross; Manitowoc 
County Historical Society; Board member for Manitowoc County Expo; Manitowoc Elks 
Lodge #687; Manitowoc Senior Center; YMCA; and a 3rd Degree member of Knights of 
Columbus. Mr. Kleman had memberships in the following: National Education 
Association; Wisconsin Education Association; and Manitowoc Education Association. 
He held offices in the following: M.C.R.E. Association; Manitowoc School Masters 
Club; and Manitowoc County Education Association. He retired in 1976 after 
teaching 44 years. He also did substitute teaching in Two Rivers Public Schools 
for seven years after retirement and did counseling on the psychiatric ward at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center part-time for six years. 
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, a son, and a granddaughter.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Alvin E. Kleman and Stanley H. 
Kleman; and a sister: Mrs. Nick (Irene) Patrinos. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2003 
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Funeral services for Elmer P. Kleman, age 89, formerly of 1211 Nagle Ave., 
Manitowoc, who died Monday afternoon, March 3, 2003, at North Ridge Medical & 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
March 8, 2003, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. Gerald Foley with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 2003 


JOHANN KLEMAN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1906:
Death Friday in Town Manitowoc of 56-year old John Klemann after a 9-month
illness. The deceased, who had lived the major part of his life in our county and
whose wife preceded him in death 2 years ago, is survived by 11 children. The funeral
was held Monday from St. Boniface Church here.


MARGERETHA KLEMAN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904:
Death Thurs. from cancer of 41-yr. old Margarethe Klemann, 
wife of John Klemann of Town Manitowoc 4 miles north of here. 
In addition to her husband the deceased leaves 11 children. 
The funeral was held Mon. morning from the St. Boniface Church 
here.


MICHAEL KLEMAN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1894: 
Death of farmer Michael Kleemann, assessor of Town Manitowoc, early last
Sat. at his residence on Town Line in Town Manitowoc. He had been a 
resident of this county for 38 yrs., reached the age of 65 yrs. and had 
been ill for a long time. The funeral took place Mon. morning at the 
Catholic Cemetery, and the local G.A.R. Post participated.


MICHAEL C. KLEMAN   cemetery #44

Michael C. Kleman, 75, one of the owners of the old Palace Steam laundry 
on Jay street, died at his home, 1013 S. 17th street, this morning after 
suffering a hemorrhage. He had not been in the best of health but was not 
seriously ill until this morning.
Mr. Kleman was one of the organizers and part owner of the Palace laundry 
in 1898. He retired from active management in 1921.
Mr. Kleman was born in the Town of Kossuth Oct. 29, 1863. He married Miss 
Dora Meyer in this city Oct. 5, 1889 and they were looking forward to 
observing their golden wedding anniversary this fall.
Besides the widow, the survivors are one daughter, Adna, at home; two sons, 
Rueben of this city, and Allen at home, four grandchildren (private) and 
one great grandchild (private) A daughter, Carmen, died in 1900.
Mr. Kleman served a term in the City Council about 30 years ago as alderman 
from the fifth ward and took an active interest in affairs of the Democratic 
party. He was a member of the Royal League.
The body will be removed to the residence from the Pfeffer Funeral home 
Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence 
Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. A.C. Fischer, pastor of the First Reformed 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 7, 1939 P.2
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[d. 08-07-1939/age 75 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach]


PETER KLEMAN JR.   cemetery #38

Peter Kleman, 90, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since April 29.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. 
The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kleman was born Nov. 5, 1882, at Chilton, son of the late Peter and 
Sophia Lindauer Kleman. He married Sophie Mailand Oct. 25, 1910, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 
retirement in 1950. Mr. Kleman also did carpenter work. He was the oldest 
member of St. Anne Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. The couple 
celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1960. Mrs. Kleman preceded him 
in death June 9, 1970.
Survivors include a son, Robert, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. 
George (Lucille) Gosz, of Rockwood, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Brockhoff, of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Reinhart (Elaine) Kubsch, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; seven 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of 
service Saturday. Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday by Father Heaen 
and the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972


SOPHIA KLEMAN   cemetery #38

Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Kleman, 80, former Town of Kossuth resident, 
who died late Tuesday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where 
she had been a patient one year, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral 
Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Kleman, nee Sophia Mailand, was born June 13, 1889, in Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, daughter of the late George and Sophia Fischer Mailand. She was 
married to Peter Kleman Oct. 25, 1910, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retiring in 1950. Mrs. Kleman was a 
member of Christian Mothers and Altar Society of St. Anne Church. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1960.
Survivors include her husband, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a son, Robert, of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. George (Lucille) Gosz of Rockwood, Mrs. Joseph 
(Violet) Brockhoff of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Reinhart (Elaine) Kubsch of 
Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a brother, George, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Theresa Kuehnl and Mrs. Herman Seibert of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by Father Haen and the Christian Mothers and Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970


CHILD OF PETER KLEMANN   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1897:
Death on Wed. last week of the little child of Peter Klemann 
in Kossuth. The burial took place Fri. in the Kossuth Catholic 
Cemetery.


OLGA B. KLEMM   cemetery #44
 
Olga B. Klemm, age 81, a former Route 1, Whitelaw, resident, died
Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 at the
Jens Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc.  Rev. Daniel Dainsberg
will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Olga was born July 4, 1918 at Harvard, IL., the daughter of the late
Herman and Mathilda Dorrow Behm.  She grew up and was educated at
Harvard, IL, and during World War ll she worked for the Red Cross and
then at a defense plant in Phoenix, AZ.  Married to Marvin A. Klemm
January 1945 at Marengo, IL.  Marvin preceded her in death Aug.16,
1981.
Olga was employed at Cool City Cleaners, Two Rivers, for many years
prior to her retirement in 1976.  A member of St. Mark Lutheran Church,
Polo, IL, Olga enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting for family and
friends.
Survivors include:  Three sons and daughters-in-law,  two daughters
and a son-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.
Twenty-two grandchildren
and 23 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
also survive.  Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death in
addition to her parents and her husband, Marvin.
Relatives and friends may call at Jen Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th
St., Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday (tonight) and on Tuesday from 9
a.m. to the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter  October 25, 1999


ALFRED E. KLEMME   cemetery #82

Former Kiel Resident Killed in Accident
Fond du Lac County Car Crash Fatal
Alfred Klemme, 24, is Dead as Results of Skull Fracture He Sustained in Crash

Kiel – Alfred Klemme, 24, former resident of Kiel and late of Evanston, Illinois, 
was killed instantly Monday at 10 p.m., when the car he was driving sideswiped an 
auto driven by Melvin Dorn of St. Anne on County Trunk U, between Marytown and 
Wolf Lake.
Mr. Klemme died of  fractured skull, and the left side of his face was crushed.
Milton Klemme, brother of Alfred, from Chicago, sustained cuts and bruises about 
the face, and Julian Schmitts of New Holstein was reported bruised slightly about 
the body.  As far as can be ascertained the Dorn boy was not injured.
The accident happened when the coupe driven by Alfred Klemme, and the sedan driven 
by Mr. Dorn, sideswiping locked left front wheels.
Vacationing At Kiel
The deceased was spending a month’s vacation with his father who lives near Kiel. 
The body will be brought to the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, and the services 
will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be made in the 
Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born in Webster, July 4, 1910.  The family moved to Kiel while 
Alfred was still a boy, and he received his early education there.  For the past six 
years he has been located in Evanston.
He is survived by his father, August, of near Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Wolff, 
Mrs. Ruth Spielmann and Miss Esther Klemme, all of Chicago; three brothers, Victor 
and Milton of Chicago, and Hugo, living with his father, August.
An investigation is being made by Fond du Lack county officials.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 18, 1935 – Front Page


AUGUST KLEMME   cemetery #82

August Klemme Dies at His Farm Home Near Kiel
Kiel – August Klemme, 68, passed away on his farm home a mile north of here 
Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock at 
the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home with burial in the family lot in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Mr. Klemme was born in Sheboygan Falls May 1, 1873 the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Conrad Klemme and was married to Julia Uproff 46 years ago in town Herman.  
His wife preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 1921, and a son, Alfred, 
in 1935.
Survivors are his children, Hugo and Victor, ov Chicago; Milton, in the army; 
Mrs. Herman Wolff, Mrs. Robert Bishop and Mrs. Ruth Klemme, all of Chicago; 
his brothers, Otto, of Kiel, Carl and Theodore, of town Herman, _____ of 
Plymouth, and Anton, of Kenosha; his sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Blanke and Mrs. 
Laura ____ of Plymouth, and Mrs. Ida Schnuelle of Sheboygan.  There are two 
granddaughters.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, April 30, 1942 – P.6


BLANCHE O. KLEMME   cemetery #82

Miss Blanche O. Klemme, 59, a former Milwaukee resident, died Thursday afternoon, 
after a lengthy illness, at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where 
she had resided the past five weeks.  
She was born April 12, 1925, in Kiel, a daughter of Viola Winkel Klemme and the 
late Walter Klemme.  She was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School.  Miss Klemme 
then moved to Milwaukee, where she did secretarial work.  For the past six years 
she was employed at the Robert W. Baird Co., until ill health forced her retirement.  
She moved to Kiel in 1982.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Surviving are her mother, of Kiel; a sister (private); and a brother (private).
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be at Kiel Cemetery.  
No newspaper named, November 22, 1984


CHRISTIAN KLEMME  (d. 1917)   cemetery #44

DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT OF CITY, C. KLEMME
Paralysis Causes Death of Man Who Had Resided in County 55 Yrs.
Christian Klemme, one of the older residents of the city, died at 
his home, 925 Twenty second street, last night, death being due to 
paralysis, a third stroke of which was suffered by Mr. Klemme 
yesterday. 
Deceased was 79 years of age and had been a resident of this county 
55 years. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. E.J. 
Hardgraves and Mrs. Fred Kasten of Branch and Mrs. H. Seibert of 
Whitelaw. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the German 
Reformed church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 10, 1917, Page 1
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[bur. 03-13-1917/cause: apoplexy]
(Note: his first wife is in cem. #45)


ELSIE S. KLEMME

Mrs. Harry Klemme, 86, of 10 E. Fremont St., Kiel died unexpectedly 
at her home Thursday morning, apparently after being stricken by a 
heart attack. 
The former Elsie Voland, she was born October 30, 1898. in the Town 
of Schleswig (Manitowoc County), a daughter of the late Alfred and 
Mary Pickruhn Voland.  She attended school at Kiel and Elkhart Lake. 
On October 16, 1920, she and Harry Klemme were married at Louis 
Corners. 
They resided in Kiel, where Mr. Klemme and his brother operated the 
Kiel Roller Mill for 34 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Klemme celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1970.  She was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel, and a charter member of its Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors are her husband; two sons (private); 11 grandchildren, nine 
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Hilda Prahl of Kiel.  She 
was preceded in death by one son, one granddaughter, one sister and 
one brother.
Funeral services will be on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, January 31, 1985


HARRY KLEMME   cemetery #82

Harry H. Klemme, 91, formerly of 10 East Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday 
afternoon, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had been a 
resident since January.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1897 in Louis Corners, the son of the late Henry 
and Ottilie (Thielke) Klemme. He attended school in Louis Corners.
On Oct. 16, 1920, he married Elsie Voland. They celebrated their Golden 
Wedding anniversary in 1970. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 1985.
Klemme and his brother, Walter operated the former Kiel Roller Mills for 
34 years until retiring,
Klemine operated a 675 acre state licensed fur farm which the state 
purchased in 1962 and is now known as the Kiel Marsh and also donated the 
Kiel dam to the City of Kiel.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and was on the church 
council for 15 years as treasurer. He represented Manitowoc County on the 
Wisconsin Conservation Congress in Madison for 15 years and was a director 
of Citizens State Bank of Kiel for 34 years.
Survivors are two sons, 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a 
sister, Mrs. Laura Chamberlain of Madison. A son, Ralph; a brother, a
sister and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
(No newspaper named and no date)


HENRY KLEMME   cemetery #82

H. Klemme, 79, Dies of Influenza
Lifelong Resident of This Community Passes Away First Day of New Year
Henry Klemme, a life-long resident of this county passed away 
at his home on Fremont street in this city on New Year’s morning.
He had apparently recovered from an attack of influenza, and had
left his sick-bed. His body was still in a weakened condition, 
however, and he suffered a relapse in spite of all medical attention, 
he was unable to muster enough strength to overcome the illness.
The deceased was born in this county February 25, 1859 and at the age 
of six years moved with his parents to the family homestead in Louis 
Corners. On Nov. 29, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Otelia 
Thielke also of Louis Corners and the couple continued living on the 
homestead.
For the past thirteen years they have lived in this city. Besides his 
wife he leaves the following children: Mrs. John Rabe, Walter, and 
Harry Klemme of this city, and Mrs. Fred Chamberlin of Peoria, Ill.; 
one brother Herman at Stratford and the following sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Miller of Antigo, Mrs. Ernst Glaeser of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. John
Schmidt of Louis Corners, Mrs. D.R. Connell of Beloit, and Mrs. Carl
Thielke of Kiel.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 :30 from the home and at 2 
o’clock from the Reformed church. The Rev. O. Saewert conducted the
services and the body was laid to rest in the Kiel cemetery.  - 1929
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Henry Klemme, Kiel Resident Dies There
Henry Anton Klemme, well known and highly respected citizen of Kiel 
passed away there Tuesday after a three weeks illness, as a result of 
a heart attack. Mr. Klemme was born February 25, 1859, on a farm near 
Johnsonville in Sheboygan county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Klemme. 
He was united in marriage to Miss Ottille Thielke of Louis Corners, on 
November 29, 1885, and the couple located on a farm at Louis Corners 
which they conducted until thirteen years ago when they moved to Kiel.
A wife and four children, six sisters and one brother survive. Funeral 
services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 
two o'clock from the St. Peter's Reformed church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2


HUGO H. KLEMME   cemetery #82

Hugo Klemme, 67, Chicago, a former Kiel area resident, died in Chicago 
Wednesday.
He was born near Plymouth, Sept. 24, 1902, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
August Klemme.
He had been a Chicago resident for about 40 years, but prior to that had 
lived north of Kiel.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Norma Wolf, Chicago, and Mrs. Esther Bishop, 
Twin Lakes, Wis., and two brothers, Victor and Milton, both of Chicago.
He was not married.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, Kiel, officiating.  
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, May 7, 1970 – P. 4


IDA SOPHIE KLEMME   cemetery #87

Called By Death.
Death claimed Mrs. Walter C. Klemme of Louis Corners on Sunday morning, 
after an illness of five months, due to paralysis of her left side, 
followed by softening of the brain. Ida Sophie Winkel was born March 11, 
1895, in the town of Schleswig, where she grew to womanhood. October 27, 
1915, she was united in marriage to Walter C. Klemme, the couple making 
their home on the Henry Klemme farm, where they have since resided. Mrs. 
Klemme's untimely death will be greatly mourned by her husband, relatives 
and friends as she was possessed of a lovable disposition and was well 
liked by all who knew her. Besides her husband she leaves her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Winkel, four sisters and two brothers. The funeral took 
place Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, with interment in the Louis 
Corners cemetery, Rev. L. Witte officiating. - September 25, 1919


JULIA KLEMME   cemetery #82

Death claimed Mrs. Aug. Klemme at her home in the town of New Holstein, 
near Kiel, Monday night, after a lingering illness with dropsy. Julia 
Uphoff was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, Sept. 3, 1877, 
and was united in marriage to August Klemme in 1899. After nine years 
residence in the town of Sheboygan Falls the family moved to Wood county, 
and some years later came to Kiel. For the past six years they have 
resided in the town of New Holstein. Besides her husband she leaves four 
sons, and three daughters, her father, Wm. Uphoff of the town of Herman, 
and several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. The funeral will 
take place this, Thursday, afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery.
1921


LINDA KLEMME   cemetery #82

Linda A. Klemme, 90, formerly of Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet Homestead 
in New Holstein, where she lived the past six years.
The former Linda Boeger was born Jan. 1, 1894, in the Town of Plymouth, a 
daughter of Fredrick and Marie Karstaedt Boeger.  She attended district 
school.  She married Otto Klemme on Oct. 28, 1916, at Saron Church in the 
Town of Plymouth.  The couple farmed in Town of Schleswig until 1946, when 
Mr. Klemme died and Mrs. Klemme moved to Kiel.  She was employed by Freis 
Von Kiel until retirement in 1960.  Mrs. Klemme was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, the Womens Guild, and Kiel Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Mariele) Buchholz of rural Kiel; two 
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  A son, a granddaughter, and 
two brothers preceded her in death.
The funeral will be Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.  The Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate.  Burial will be in 
Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, June 1984


OTTILIE KLEMME

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Klemme, 94, who died Thursday morning at 
her home, 214 Freemont St., Kiel, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
The former Ottilie Thielke was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
County, on Feb. 17, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thielke, 
pioneer settlers of the township. She obtained her early education in the 
district shool of the township and was married on Nov. 29, 1885, to Henry 
Klemme of Schleswig.
The marriage ceremony, the first in Zion Lutheran Church of Louis Corners, 
was performed by the late Rev. Martin Denninger. The couple operated a farm 
near Louis Corners until 1915, then moving to Kiel where Mr. Klemme died 
Jan. 1, 1929.
Mrs. Klemme was active in the church and the Frauen Verein of the church. 
On her 90th birthday Mrs. Klemme was a special guest of the Frauen Verein 
and she took part in the program, reciting poetry from memory. Her lifelong 
hobby was growing flowers.
Surviving Mrs. Klemme are two daughters, Mrs. John (Selma) Rabe of Kiel and 
Mrs. Fred (Laura) Chamberlin of Madison; two sons, Walter and Harry of Kiel, 
10 grandchildren, and 12 great granchildren. In addition to the husband, 
four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the hour of service.


RALPH W. KLEMME   cemetery #82

Ralph W. Klemme, 61, of 709 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died this morning at his 
home after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 30, 1923, in Kiel, a son of Harry and Elsie Voland Klemme. 
He was a 1941 graduate of Kiel High School.  On Dec. 16, 1944, he married 
Marcella Mayer in Kiel. Mr. Klemme was a Kohler Co. employee and was a member 
of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Kiel and was a past member of the Church council and Kiel Municipal Band.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters (private); his parents of Kiel; and two 
brothers, (private).  He was preceded in death by a daughter.
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.  The Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, November 6, 1984


VICTOR KLEMME   cemetery #82

Victor Klemme, 78, a former Kiel resident, died Friday at Arlington, Ill.  
He had resided in Mount Prospect, Ill. for the past 12 years.
He was born Nov. 5, 1904 in Plymouth, a son of August and Julia Uphoss Klemme. 
He resided in Kiel until 1924 when he moved to Illinios. 
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Esther Bishob of Twin Lakes, Wis., and one 
brother Milton Klemme of Kiel. 
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  The Rev. Joe V. 
Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery
No newspaper named, March 4, 1983


VIOLA KLEMME   cemetery #82

Viola I. Klemme, 86, of 822 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Thursday 
morning, July 12, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, after 
a brief illness.
She is the former Viola Winkel, born April 17, 1904, in the Town of
Schleswig, daughter of the late Fred and Emilie Feldt Winkel. She 
attended district schools in Rockville.
On September 27, 1924, she married Walter c. Klemme in Louis Corners. 
Her husband, Walter, preceded her in death on January 25, 1978. She 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. She was a charter 
member of the Ladies Aid in which she held several offices.
Survivors include one son, one daughter, eight grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Blanche Klemme.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel,
with the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the
Kiel cemetery.
(1990 handwritten on obit.-no newspaper named/survivors edited for living)


WALTER C. KLEMME   cemetery #82

Walter C. Klemme, 86, of 822 4th St., Kiel, died Wednesday at
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. 
He was born Dec. 13, 1891 on the Klemme homestead farm at Louis 
Corners, a son of Henry and Ottilie Thielke Klemme.
He was educated in the district school and later took a two-year
short course in farming at the University of Wisconsin.
On Dec. 27, 1915, he married the former Ida Winkel. She died in
September 1919.
On Sept. 27, 1924, he married Viola Winkel at Louis Corners.
Mr. Klemme joined a brother, Harry, in the operation of the Kiel
Roller MIlls in 1920.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and was secretary
of its council for 17 years and secretary-treasurer of the Aid
Association for Lutheran branch for 32 years.
In 1927 he retired and became custodian at Trinity Lutheran Church.
The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1974.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, eight grandchildren;
a brother, Harry, Kiel, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Chamberlin, Madison.
Another sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
church, the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be
in the Kiel Cemetery.
(1-25-1978 handwritten on obit.-no newspaper named/survivors edited for living)


WILHELMINE KLEMME   cemetery #45

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904:
Death Fri. in Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Minnie Klemme, wife of 
Christoph Klemme, following an illness of only one day. The 
deceased, who was born in Germany 11 Jan. 1838, had lived in 
Manitowoc Rapids for many years. She leaves her husband and 
3 children. The funeral was held under the direction of Pastor 
Zenk in Branch.


A. FERDENAND KLESSIG     cemetery #14

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death Sat. in Town Centerville of Ferdinand Klessig of kidney disease at the age of
78-yrs. 1-mo. 16-days. In 1848 he came directly to Centerville from Saxony and has
lived in that town ever since. He leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Tues. in the
Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


ADOLPH KLESSIG   cemetery #44

PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES AT SON'S HOME
Adolph Klessig, a county pioneer who lived his entire 71 years in Manitowoc 
and Centerville, died at the home of his son, August, 1015 South Twenty
first street, early this morning. He had been in failing health for some 
time and his condition was aggravated by advancing age.
He was born in the town of Centerville on December 3, 1858, and lived on 
a farm and also operated a cheese factory in the township until 11 years 
ago when he retired and moved to this city. 
Mr. Klessig married Miss Louise Grasser at Centerville in 1883 and she as 
well as one daughter, Mrs. Edward Lutze of Cleveland, two sons, August of 
this city and Herbert at Centerville, three brothers, Max of Page, North 
Dakota, Otto and  Leo of Centerville, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Steffen, 
Storm Lake, Ia, Mrs. Minnie Rhine, Manitowoc and Mrs. Reinhold Oehmichen 
of Spring Valley and five grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held from the home of his son, August, Monday 
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and from the Evangelical Lutheran church at 
2 o'clock, Rev. Koenninger officiating. Burial will take place at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 22, 1929
*******
[cause: cystitis]


ALVINA KLESSIG   cemetery #14

Mrs. Edwin Klessig, 77, of Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon in Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
She was born Jan. 25, 1894, in Meeme, daughter of the late William 
and Ernstine Lorfeld Klessig.
Following graduation from the Manitowoc Normal School in 1912, she 
taught school in the area for three years.
She was married to Mr. Klessig, June 20, 1916, at St. John United 
Church of Christ at Herman. They operated a farm in the Town of 
Centerville until 1952 when they moved to Kiel.
Mrs. Klessig was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, its 
Ladies Aid Society, and Centennial Homemakers of Kiel.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Orabelle) 
Fisher, rural Valders; Mrs. David (Doris) Wright, Marietta, Ga.; Mrs. 
Floyd (Judith) Dahmer, Kiel and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Oehlberg, 
Northfield, O.; a son, Edward, rural Cleveland; 25 grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Zolltheis, 
rural Cleveland, Mrs. Edgar Albrecht, Kiel, and Mrs. Walter Ladwig, 
Sheboygan.
She was preceded in death by four sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Church in Kiel, 
the Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Saxon 
Cemetery in Centerville. - July 21, 1971
********
Mrs. Edwin Klessig, 77, of 929 First St., Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel. The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Klessig, nee Alvina Kammann, was born Jan. 25, 1894, in the Town 
of Meeme, daughter of the late William and Ernstine Lorfeld Kammann. 
She attended Manitowoc county Normal School graduating in 1912. She 
taught school for three years prior to her marriage to Edwin Klessig 
June 20, 1916, at St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. 
The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Centerville until 
1952, moving to Kiel. Mrs. Klessig was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Centennial Homemakers 
of Kiel.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Edward of rural Cleveland; four 
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Orabelle) Fisher of rural Valders, Mrs. David 
(Doris) Wright of Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Floyd (Judith) Dahmer of Kiel and 
Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Oehlberg of Northfield, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. 
Henry Zolltheis of rural Cleveland, Mrs. Edgar Albrecht of Kiel and Mrs. 
Walter Ladwig of Sheboygan; 25 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
Four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this 
Wednesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from 
noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 28, 1971


AUGUST KLESSIG   cemetery #14

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900:
Death in Cleveland on Sat. of August Klessig of old age debility. 
Mr. Klessig was born 21 Mar. 1830 in Schlagwitz in the Kingdom of 
Saxony. He is survived by his widow and 9 grown children. The funeral 
was held Tues. in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


AUGUST KLESSIG   cemetery #44

August Klessig, 86, of St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died there 
Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Untied Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Klessig was born Feb. 25, 1884, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Adolph and Louise Grasser Klessig. He married Emma 
Lutzke in 1910, at Cleveland, Wis. She died in 1917. He then married Ella 
Budnik Aug. 10, 1920. Mr. Klessig was employed at Pauly Cheese Co., Manitowoc 
until his retirement.
Survivors include a son, Emmett, of Eagle River, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Erna 
Lutze, of Cleveland; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A brother 
and a son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday. The 
casket will be moved to the church Saturday at 11:30 a.m. where it will lie 
in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1970
********
[bur. on Adolph Klessig lot]


CLARENCE KLESSIG   cemetery #14

Funeral services for Clarence E. Klessig, 64, of 2414 N. 8th St., a retired 
Sheboygan insurance underwriter who died at his home early Tuesday, will be 
held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. George Rentschler, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in the 
Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels after 4 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the hour of services.
Masonic rites will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Members 
of Masonic Lodge No. 11, F & AM, will meet at the temple at 7 p.m.
A native of the Town of Centerville, he was born April 21, 1902, a son of the 
late Ernst and Marie Klessig.  He attended the district grade school, graduated 
from Sheboygan High School in 1920 and attended the Milwaukee School of 
Engineering for 2-1/2 years.
On Jan. 17, 1927, he married Luella Kennedy of Memphis, Tenn.
Mr. Klessig was an underwriter for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Sheboygan, 
retiring May 2, 1966.  He joined Metropolitan as an agent in July, 1931.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Sheboygan Masonic Lodge No. 11, 
F&AM; Lakeshore Kiwanis Club; Knights of Pythias; and a member and past president 
of the Sheboygan Underwriters Association.
Survivors include the widow; two sons, seven grandchildren; three brothers, 
Alfred of Sheboygan, Walter of Town Centerville and Ernst of Racine; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl Clark of Glenbeulah, Mrs. 
Alden Kolb of Town Newton and Mrs. Leona Miller of Seattle, Wash.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, January 18, 1967 – P. 16


ELLA KLESSIG   cemetery #43

Mrs. August Klessig, 69, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Saturday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Thursday. 
Mrs. Klessig resided at 1015 S. 15th St.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Klessig, nee Ella Budnik, was born Nov. 4, 1890, daughter of the late Paul 
and Mary Korlesky Budnik. She was married to Max Ziarnik in 1912. He died in 1919. 
She was married to August Klessig Aug. 10, 1920.
Surviving are the husband, a son, Emmit of Eagle River, Wis.; two brothers, Jack 
and John of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Hasenjager and Mrs. Frank Jagodinsky 
of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 1, 1960


HERBERT KLESSIG   cemetery #44

Funeral services for Herbert Klessig; 74, of the Town of Centerville, 
who died Thursday, were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John and Peter Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. G. H. Cares officiated and burial 
was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers were Clarence Witte, Laverel Vogel, Emmett Klessig, John 
Nelson and Ralph and Donald Zeddies.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13
********
[d. 06-22-1965/age 74 yrs./bur. on Adolph Klessig lot]


LOUISA KLESSIG   cemetery #44

Mrs. Adolph Klessig, nee Louisa Grasser, 90, died Thursday morning
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Lutze, at Cleveland, Wis.
Mrs. Klessig was born in 1860 at St. Wendell, Wis., the daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Grasser. In 1883 she was married to 
Mr. Klessig and they operated a farm in the town of Centerville until 
1915 when they moved to Manitowoc. On Mr. Klessig's death in 1838 
Mrs. Klessig returned to Cleveland and made her home with her daughter, 
Mrs. Lutze.
She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic church, St. Wendel, and of the 
St. Anne society of the church.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at the
Stoltenberg funeral chapel, Cleveland, and at 10 a.m. at St. Wendel
Catholic church, Rev. L. M. Loerke officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lutze; two sons, August of Manitowoc
and Herbert of Route 1, Newton; brother, Michael of Chicago, Ill; 
sister Mrs. Margaret Ludwig of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, five
brothers and seven sisters.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg funeral chapel from 5 p.m. Friday,
April 20 until the time of services. The roasry will be recited at 
8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Times, April 19, 1951


IDA KLETT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901:
Death Fri., after a long illness with consumption, of Miss Ida Klett. 
The deceased who had been looking for relief from her illness in Ariz. 
for the last two years, was born here 27 yrs. ago. She lost her parents 
very early and worked for 8 yrs. in the office of Banzhaff Dentists. 
The funeral was held Sun. from the German Methodist Church.
*******
[cause: consumption]


MALVINA KLETT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: 
Death on Mon. here in Manitowoc, of 53 yr. old 
Mrs. Melvina Klect (sic). She is survived by 
3 daughters and her elderly father.
*******
[cause: consumption]


ABRAHAM KLETZIEN      cemetery #85

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1895: 
(From the correspondent in Kiel, "Sylvester Eve") 
Death of Abraham Kletzin, an old settler in Town Schleswig, 
a few days ago. 
He served 4 yrs. in the Civil War. Burial will be tomorrow.


ANNA KLETZIEN   cemetery #85

Mrs. Anna Kletzien, 69, of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
County, died this morning at an Appleton hospital. The body 
was brought to the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, and 
funeral arrangements are pending. Mrs. Kletzien was born in 
the town of Schleswig June 19, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. William Heidemann, and was confirmed at the Lutheran 
church at Louis Corners in 1893 by the late Rev. M. Denninger.  
She was married to Otto Kletzien Feb. 11, 1900, and the couple 
operated a farm in the town of Schleswig until his death in 
1935.  
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Lillian) Prange, of 
Sheboygan; two sons, Norbert, of Walnut, Ill., and Arvin, of 
the town of Schleswig; seven grandchildren and one great 
grandchild; two brothers, Otto C. Heidemann, of the town of 
Schleswig, and Ephraim, of Thorp; and a sisters, Mrs. Arvin 
Schmidt, of the town of Schleswig.  
Sheboygan Press, February 15, 1949


EMILIE KLETZIEN   cemetery #85

MRS. KLETZIEN DIES TUESDAY
Came To Town of Schleswig 80 Years Ago
Mrs. Emelie Kletzien, age 86, died at the home of her son Rudolph Kletzien, 
1010 South 19th street, Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held 
from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial 
will take place in St. Nazianz.
Mrs. Kletzien, nee Emelie Hensel, was born in Germany, June 2, 1847. She came 
to America and Wisconsin 80 years ago and settled in the town of Schleswig. 
She married Abraham Kletzien 68 years ago. The deceased was a member of the 
Reform church.
The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Perschek of Kiel; four 
sons, William of New Holstein, Otto and Herman of the town of Schleswig, and 
Rudolph of this city; a brother, Otto Hensel of Webster City, Iowa; 22 grand-
children and 18 great grandchildren.
The remains may be viewed at the funeral home tonight and up to the time of 
the funeral .
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1933
********
COUNTY COURT ITEMS.
Estates That Have Received the Attention of Judge Anderson.
Mrs. Amelia Kletzin as administratrix of the estate of Abraham 
Kletzin, has filed an inventory which places the value of real 
estate in charge to be $2,600. The personal property is valued 
at $1,710.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 8, 1899


GUSTAVE F. KLETZIEN   cemetery #85

MILWAUKEE MAN DIES ON VISIT TO OLD HOME HERE
Gustave Kletzien, 44, former resident of Manitowoc County 
and born in Schleswig, died suddenly at the home of Walter 
Hermes, in Mosel, while at the Hermes home on a visit from 
Milwaukee where he had resided four years. The burial will 
take place tomorrow at Schleswig.  Mr. Kletzien was born 
July 12, 1883, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
and was married to Miss Rose Kehoe on June 24, 1902. They 
resided at Watertown five years and four years ago they 
moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Kletzien was a automobile mechanic.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1927


HERMAN KLETZIEN   cemetery #85

Herman Kletzien, 80, of Route 2, Kiel, a retired Town of 
Schleswig dairy farmer, died early today at St. Nicholas 
Hospital after a lingering illness. Born Aug 20, 1872, in 
the town of Schleswig, a son of Abraham and Amelia Hensel 
Kletzien, he attended public school at Schleswig.  He was 
married to Ida Duchow, of Collins, Wis., on Dec. 1, 1915.  
Since his marriage, Mr. Kletzien had operated the homestead 
farm, eight miles northeast of Kiel, until illness forced 
his retirement.  
Survivors are his wife; one son, Victor, of Route 2, Kiel; 
a brother, Rudolph, of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Charles 
Paschke, of Sheboygan.  
Funeral services will be Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. 
Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating.  
Interment will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, October 20, 1952


IDA KLETZIEN   cemetery #85

Mrs. Herman Kletzien, 73, died at her town of Schleswig farm 
home, R. 2, Kiel, early Wednesday evening following a brief 
illness. Nee Ida Duchow, she was born in the Town of Rantoul, 
Calumet County, Dec 18, 1879, a daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. William Duchow.  On Dec. 1, 1915 she was married to Mr. 
Kletzien of the town of Schleswig.  He died in October, 1952. 
Mr. Kletzien operated a farm in Schleswig since their marriage.  
Surviving are a son, Victor on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. 
William Schmidt of Valders, and a brother, Adolph Duchow of 
Collins.  
Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Victor Vriesen officiating.  Burial will be in 
the Ucker, Road cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, February 19, 1953


OTTO KLETZIEN    cemetery #85

Otto Kletzien Passes Away
Last Rites for Schleswig farmer Held on Wednesday
Otto Kletzien, aged 65, passed away at his farm home in the town 
of Schleswig, six miles northeast of Kiel, on Saturday afternoon 
at four o’clock, after being ill a week. Mr. Kletzien had been in 
ill health for the past two years.
The deceased, the son of the late Abraham and Emilie Kletzien, was 
born on the Kletzien homestead in the town of Schleswig, April 12, 
1869, and on February 11, 1900, was married to Miss Anna Heidemann, 
also of Schleswig.  The couple located on their farm which Mr. 
Kletzien purchased 40 years ago.  Three children were born to the 
couple, all of whom are living.
Survivors are his wife, two sons and one daughter, Norbert of Walnut, 
Ill., and Arwin Kletzien and Mrs. Norman Prange of Sheboygan, six 
grandchildren, Audrey June, Wayne and Robert Kletzien and Virginia, 
Norman Junior, and Diana Prange; three brothers, William of New 
Holstein, Herman on the homestead, and Rudolph of Manitowoc, and one 
sister, Mrs. Carl Perschke of Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from 
the family residence, with burial in the Fischer cemetery on the Ucker 
Road.  The Rev. Otto Saewert, pastor of St. John’s Reformed church, 
Elkhart Lake, was in charge of services. The deceased was a member of 
the sons of Veterans of America. - 1935


KATHERINE MARIE KLICH   cemetery #21

Mrs. Stephen Klich, 67, of 16010 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died this morning 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks.
The former Catherine Schwoerer was born June 8, 1914, in St. Nazianz, 
daughter of Ulrich and Clara Bogenschuetz Schwoerer.
She attended St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz.
On June 14, 1939, she married Stephen Klich at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz. The couple lived in Perkinstown until 1941, when they moved to 
a farm in the Town of Schleswig.
She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
Survivors are her husband; a daughter, two sons, (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); five grandchildren; five brothers, Bernard of Kiel, Ervin of 
Cato; Frank, Arnold and Edward, all of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Alvin 
Stemper of Newton and Mrs. Rueben Vogel of Sheboygan.
Private family services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Reverend Les Groeschel, pastor of St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Gregory Church 
Cemetery.
Unknown Paper  May, 1981
********
first wife of Stephen [married June 14, 1939 at St. Gregory] -daughter of 
Ulrich Schwoerer and Clara Bogenschutz -died from "cardiac failure, diabetes")


STEPHEN KLICH   cemetery #21
 
Stephen Klich, 71, of 16010 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died Thursday evening 
at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for three days.
Mr. Klich was born July 18, 1912, in Muskegon, Michigan, and attended 
school in Milwaukee.
He married the former Catherine Schwoerer on June 14, 1939, at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church in St. Nazianz.  The couple lived in Perkinstown until 1941, 
when they moved to Kiel.  Later, they moved to a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig.  Mrs. Klich died in 1981.
Mr. Klich and Julie Weber were married on August 27, 1983 at Ss. Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
Mr. Klich was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - November, 1983
********
husband of Katherine nee Schwoerer 
[married June 14, 1939 at St. Gregory] and Julie nee Heany -parents are marked 
as "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Michigan -died from "cardiogenic shock, 
acute -cardial infarction, arteriosclerotic heart disease")


FRANCES KLIMENT   cemetery #44

Mrs. Joseph Kliment, 80, nee Frances Krejcarek, died Sunday at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Swetlick of Kellnersville, after a lingering 
illness.
She was born in Kossuth in 1864, and was married to Jsoeph Kliment in 
Kellnersville in 1884. The couple made their home on a farm near Melnik 
in Gibson, retired in 1930 and moved to Manitowoc. After the death of 
her husband 12 years ago, Mrs. Kliment moved to Kellnersville to live 
with her daughter.
She is survived by seven sons, Joseph, Charles and Frank of Melnik, 
Anton, Fred and John of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Peter Reimer 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Stephen Maly of Larrabee and Mrs. Fred Swetlik of 
Kellnersville; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Frank of Manitowoc.
Funeral services wil be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Husar funeral 
home and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph church of Kellnersville. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc. The rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 4, 1944 P. 2
********
[d. 12-03-1944/age 80 yrs./widow of Jos. Kliment]


JOSEPH KLIMENT   (d. 1974)  cemetery #44

Joseph Kliment Sr., 89, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kliment was born June 28, 1884, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Joseph and Frances Graycarek Kliment. He married Tillie Novy Feb. 26, 1908, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They farmed in the Town of Gibson until his 
retirement 20 years ago. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 19, 1954.
Survivors include two sons, Ervin, of Mishicot, and Joseph J., of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Marcella) Trost, of Rt. 2, Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Russell (Alice) Halverson, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Luallyn 
(Ann) Staudinger, of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alvin (Evelyn) Kliment, 
of Manitowoc; three brothers, Fred and John, of Manitowoc and Charles of Rt. 1, 
Maribel; a sister, Mrs. Geroge C. (Martha) Wagner, of Manitowoc; 17 grand-
children and nine great grandchildren. A son, Alvin, three brothers and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until 
the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the 
funeral home by Msgr. Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1974 P. 12
*******
[d. 04-26-1974/age 89 yrs./bur. on Miss Emma Novy lot]
(28 Jun 1884/Apr 1974/SSDI)


MARY KLIMENT   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anton (Mary) Kliment, 83, of 1114 N. 15 St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial 
Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase 
Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kliment, nee Mary Valenta, was born June 26, 1890, at Bolt, 
Wis., daughter of the late Lawrence and Jospehine Kirch Valenta. 
She was married to Anton Kliment Feb. 21, 1911, at Bolt, moving to 
Manitowoc in 1936. Mr. Kliment preceded her in death in 1963. She 
was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a former member 
and very active in the Westminster Circle of the church for many 
years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. E.G. (Alma) Larson, of Manitowoc 
and three grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street 
entrance, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, until 
noon Saturday and from 12:30 o'clock until the time of service at 
the church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 17, 1973
*******
[d. 08-16-1973/age 83 yrs./widow of Anton T. Kliment]
(24 Jun 1890/Aug 1973/SSDI)


ADAM KLIMESH

Adam Klimesh, 63, of Kellnersville, a retired Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County 
farmer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home late Sunday night.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
the Rev. Charles Frenden officiating. Burial will be in Tisch Mills Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Klimesh was born Aug. 3, 1906, in Kewaunee County, a son of the late Joseph 
and Elizabeth Janda Klimesh. He married the former Alice Swoboda at Marinette 
Oct. 3, 1929, after which the couple became engaged in farming in the Town of 
Carlton. In 1961 they retired from farming and in 1966 moved to the village of 
Kellnersville. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1969.
Survivors include a daughter, three sons, and 11 grandchildren. Three brothers 
and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970


BERNHARD KLINDER     Cemetery 89A

Bernard Klinder of Two Creeks died Saturday at the home of his brother 
Frank. He was born in Germany in September in 1871 and came to America 
with his parents one year later. They located at Two Rivers and later 
on a farm in Two Creeks. For the past seventeen years Mr. Klinder has 
been an invalid at the home of his brother. He was a patient sufferer 
and a faithful christian man. Interment took place at the cemetery here 
Monday. Rev. We?hing officiating. Mr. Klinder is survived by an aged mother, 
one brother and one sister.
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Dec. 6, 1913


MARIA KLINDT   cemetery #17

(From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Maribel: Burial on 7 June 1892, Tuesday in Pentecost Week...edited)
Maria Klindt born Maas, died Pentecost Sunday morning. She was born 
August 7, 1850. In 1871 she married Martin Klindt and to this union was
born ten children, of whom nine yet living. She long suffered from 
rheumatism, and on Saturday she became paralyzed and lost her speech,
and death came on Sunday. She was 42 years, 9 months, and 5 days.

********
From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1892:
Death in Cooperstown on Sun. morning of Mrs. Maria Klindt, wife of 
Martin Klindt. The deceased reached the age of 42 yrs. 9 mos., and 
is survived by her husband and 9 children - 6 girls and 3 boys. 
Burial was Tuesday.


MARTIN KLINDT (d. 1926)   cemetery #17

Martin Klindt, a pioneer resident of this town, except for the past few years 
when he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Loeb at Larrabee died Saturday 
at her home, death being due to infirmities of old age. Surviving Mr. Klindt 
are four daughters; Mrs. Henry Loeb, Mrs. William Litzke, Mrs. T. Haslo and 
Lena Klindt, also three sons. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from St. 
John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 22, 1926 P. 9
(Note: Under "Maribel" news in the paper)


BARBARA A. KLINE   cemetery #43

Barbara A. Kline, age 64, of 903 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, Aug. 20, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
She was born June 27, 1944, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Arthur J. Meister and Dorothy J. (Budnik) Meister. Barbara was a 
graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1962, and was 
employed with Field Crest Manor for the past 17 years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Darlene (Dolly) 
Meister.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, 
at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen 
with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 1 until 
the time of service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 22, 2008


AGNES M. KLINGEISEN   cemetery #33

Agnes M. Klingeisen, age 80, formerly of Manitowoc, died Wednesday
afternoon, October 23, 1991 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew’s 
Catholic Church.
Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Revs. James 
Stamborski and Agnes’ nephew, Father Richard Klingeisen. Burial will 
follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
She was born Agnes Margaret Wimmer on July 31, 1911 in the town of Newton, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Spaeth Wimmer. She resided in Manitowoc 
County all her life, and was married to Robert Klingeisen on October 7, 1936 
at St. Joseph’s Catho1ic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on July
22, 1975. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Parish.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, and a brother 
Rueben Wimmer.
Friends may call at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until 
the time of service. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


AUGUST G. KLINGEISEN   cemetery #43

August G. Klingeisen, 69, of 2302 Washington St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Klingeisen was born Aug. 28, 1904, at Silver Lake, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Frank and Theresa Zipperer Klingeisen. He 
married Alma Schnettler May 10, 1933, at St. Nazianz. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Newton until 1966, moving to Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis.  October 30, 1973


CATHERINE KLINGEISEN   cemetery #47

ILLNESS OF WEEK FATAL TO COUNTY WOMAN
Ill for a week with complications and illnesses attendent upon advancing 
age early this morning caused the death of Mrs. Catherine Klingeisen, 
widow of Frank Klingeisen, at the home of her son, William, Manitowoc 
Route 4. Mrs. Klingeisen had been a resident of Manitowoc county for 24 
years and was 77 years of age at the time of her death.
Mrs. Klingeisen was born in Germany on December 21, 1851 and in January 
of 1875 married her late husband. The family came to the United States 
and Manitowoc county 24 years ago and lived here since, Mr. Klingeisen 
dying three years ago.
She is survived by nine children all living in Manitowoc county, and a 
number of brothers and sisters. Her children are Mrs. Joseph Fischer and 
Mrs. Walter Meyer, Manitowoc Route 4, Mrs. George Zipperer, Whitelaw, 
Mrs. Mike Fischer, Silver Lake and Miss Mary at home, four sons, George, 
Reinhardt and William of Manitowoc Route 4 and Frank of Cato. Two 
brothers, Frank and George Malland of Manitowoc Route 4 and several 
brothers living outside of the county, four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kaufman, 
Marinette,and Mrs. Theresa Mailand, in California, one sister in Brazil 
and one in Germany as well as 26 grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Klingeisen was primarily interested in her home and church, her 
only organization affiliation being with the Christian Mothers of the 
St. Joseph church at Silver Lake.
Funeral services will be from the home at 9 o'clock and from the St. 
Joseph church at Silver Lake at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning with Father 
Herman Roger officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2


HEINRICH KLINGEISEN   cemetery #47

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894:
Death of the 7-day old child of F. Klingeisen on Tues. in Town Manitowoc
Rapids, of convulsions. The little body was buried today in the cemetery 
in Silver Lake.


ROBERT KLINGEISEN  cemetery #33

Robert Klingeisen, 67, of Rt. 5 Manitowoc, died unexpectedly
Tuesday evening following a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian Resch, 0. Praem, will officiate 
with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Klingeisen was born June 9, 1908, in the Town of Manitowoc
Rapids, son of the late Reinhardt and Anna Vogel Klingeisen. He
married Agnes Wimmer Oct. 7, 1936. at St. Joseph Church at Silver 
Lake. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. until his 
retirement in 1973. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 
No. 710, Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church and Machinists 
Union Local No. 516.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by members 
of Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, the parish and friends.
******
Funeral card:

Robert Klingeisen
June 9, 1908
July 22, 1975


ROSELIA KLINGEISEN TASCHNER   cemetery #47

Mrs. Roselia Taschner, 72, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at her home after a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. 
The Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Taschner, nee Roselia Bukosky, was born Oct. 3, 1891, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Krezek(sic) Bukosky. 
She lived in Manitowoc County her entire life.
She was married to George Klingeisen, who preceded her in death in 1948. 
She then married Max A. Taschner, who died in 1958. She was a member of 
the Christian Mothers Society of the parish.
Surviving are a brother, Arthur of Cornell, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Nicholas 
Waligoski of South Dakota, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the 
parish and society Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 19, 1964 P.15
*********
(She is buried with her first husband George Klingeisen in #47)


BERTHA KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1877:
d. 19 Dec. 1877, age 23, a sister of Carl Klingholz of Manitowoc Rapids


HENRIETTE KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1876
Mrs. Henriette Klingholz, wife of Carl Klingholz, died on 16 July in Rapids.
She was 53 years old and had been very sick for some time. She left 7 children.
Burial was last Tuesday, 18 July.


HUGO KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1891:
Death of Hugo J. Klingholz on Sun. morning as a result of injuries received 
in an accident the previous Mon. He is the son of our outstanding fellow 
citizen Carl Klingholz, and was born on 13 Nov. 1852 in Manitowoc Rapids. 
In 1874, at the age of 22, he undertook a partnership with his brother Oscar 
in operating his father’s mill in Manitowoc Rapids. Oscar preceded him in 
death several years ago. On 22 Feb. 1878 Hugo married Sophie Lueps, a 
daughter of the late Jacob Lueps, with whom he had 4 children – 1 son and 
3 daughters. Mrs. Klingholz passed away a few weeks ago as we reported at 
the time. (The article goes on to describe the impact of his death on the 
community and of the difficult time his parents were having on the loss of 
their oldest child, having 6 sons and 4 daughters already preceding him in 
death.) Manitowoc had never seen a more magnificent funeral procession. Mr. 
Bloquelle led the ceremony in the name of the Sons of Hermann Lodge and Mr. 
Nash delivered the graveside oration.
********
[cause: internal injuries]


HUGO KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896: 
Death yesterday, after a long illness, of Hugo Klingholz, of consumption. 
The deceased, who was born 16 Mar. 1850 in Sprockhoevel, Rhineland, came 
to America in 1869. In 1875 he married Miss Thekla Richter, daughter of 
Mr. A. M. Richter of Manitowoc. A few years ago Mr. Klingholz fell ill 
and the illness progressed. Last winter he traveled to Denver hoping that 
the mountain air would give him relief, but it was too late. His illness 
grew worse and he returned. In addition to his widow, he is survived by 
two children – 18 and 14. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
*******
[cause: Brights disease]


IDA KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

Ida Vollendorf Klingholz, born April 19, 1867 in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
to Martin Johann Christian Vollendorf and Fredericka Bruns Vollendorf. 
She married Victor R. Klingholz in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin on 
March 29, 1890.  She died in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin on March 21, 1930, 
aged 62.  She is buried in #44 Evergreen Cemetery, Sec B, block 25, 
lot 3, graves 5 & 6.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


OSCAR KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1880:
Death of Oskar Klingholz on Fri. of last week He was 35 years old and a
member of the firm of O. Klingholz & Bro. He leaves a wife and 3 children, of
which the youngest is only 3 days old. The burial took place on Sunday and
Adolph Wittmann delivered the burial sermon. (Long article)
********
[cause: inflamation of the bowels]


RICHARD KLINGHOLZ    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1895:
Richard Klingholz, an old settler of Manitowoc, died Tues. afternoon. Mr.
Klingholz was born 02 Apr. 1820 in Sprockhövel, Rhineland, and came to
America in 1846. In 1848 he came to Manitowoc where he has remained
uninterruptedly ever since. In Manitowoc he was engaged in various business
ventures and during the war had served for a long time as Sutler of the 9th 
Regiment.
He returned to Manitowoc after the war and established a wholesale liquor business.
Mr. Klingholz always enjoyed excellent health until hit by a stroke on Mon.
morning, and despite all treatments, died midday on Tues. He leaves a widow and 9
children. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city
cemetery.
*********
[bur. 04-08-1895/age 75 yrs./cause: apoplexy]


SELMA KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909:
After a long illness, 53-year old Miss Selma Klingholz, daughter of the late
CARL Klingholz, died Monday evening. Miss Klingholz was born in
Manitowoc Rapids but had lived in Manitowoc since she was 20 years old. She is
survived by her brother, Arthur Klingholz in Manitowoc Rapids, and her sister
Mrs. Heim here. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
********
[cause: malignant disease]


SOPHIE S. KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1891:
Death on Fri., 08 May, of Mrs. Sophie Klingholz, wife of 
Hugo J.Klingholz in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased died following a 
14-day illness with pneumonia. She was born in 1855 in Qrsoy (sic) 
in the Rhineland and came as a child with her parents directly to 
Manitowoc. She married Hugo J. Klingholz 22 Feb. 1878, a marriage 
which produced 4 children, 1 boy and 4 girls. A large number of 
mourners attended the funeral on Mon. at the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: typhoid pneumonia]


THEKLA KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

BRING BODY MRS. KLINGHOLZ TO THIS CITY
The body of Mrs. Thekla Klingholz, who died at the home of her 
daughter-in-law at Patterson, Cal., is expected to arrive here 
Sunday. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as it is 
definitely known when the body will reach here. Burial will be 
at Evergreen.
Mrs. Klingholz, nee Richter, died Sunday following a short illness 
and follows the death ofher son, Walter which occurred at Patterson 
September 16. Mrs. Jacob Faltermayer, a daughter and the only other 
member of the family, died at Chicago some months ago. Mrs. Klingholz 
was born in Sheboygan county and was seventy at her last birthday, 
March 30. She came to this city as a child and was married here to 
Hugo Klingholz who died in 1896. The widow continued to make her home 
here until the marriage of her daughter when she moved to Chicago and 
after her daughter's death moved to the west to make her home with 
her son. She is survived by two brothers, Hugo Richter of this city 
and Arthur Richter of Yakima, Washington, and by two sisters, Mrs. 
Clara Gehm of Chicago and Miss Emily Richter of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 30, 1924 P.2
*******
[bur. 11-03-1924/age 70 yrs/cause: chronic nephritis and chronic 
myocarditis]


VICTORIA KLINGHOLZ   cemetery #44

MRS. KLINGHOLZ DIES AT AGE 88
Funeral Will Be Held At Bean Home Here Tuesday Afternoon
News of the death of Mrs. Victoria Klingholz, 88, who, up to a year ago 
was a resident of Manitowoc, was received by relatives here yesterday. 
The deceased died at the home of her son, Edward, Indianapolis, Saturday 
at 3pm. Old age was the cause of her demise. 
The deceased lived in Manitowoc practically her entire life, coming to 
this city at the age of eight years with her parents from Buffalo, N.Y. 
where she was born. Her maiden name was Victoria Zimse. She married 
Richard Klingholz, who passed away thirty-three years ago. Three son and 
three daughters survive; R.?. Klingholz, of this city, E.C. Klingholz of 
Indianapolis, Mrs. J.J. Martin of Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. R.M. Pengilly of 
Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ben Bean of this city. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry 
Schmidt of Manitowoc and Mrs. L.F. Bodden of Milwaukee, 19 grandchildren 
and 20 great grandchildren also survive. The body will arrive Monday 
afternoon and will be taken to the Ben Bean home, corner Seventeenth and 
Marshall streets from where services will be held Tuesday at 2 o’clock. 
Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Times, Monday, December 17, 1928, Page 2
*********
[bur. 12-18-1928/age 87 yrs/died at Indianapolis, IN/
cause: acute cardic delatation/bur. on Richard Klinholz lot]


ALFRED KLINKENBERG   cemetery #89A

TWO MORE LOCAL BOYS GIVE UP LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY
Death At Camp Grant. The body of Private Alfred Klinkenburg of Two 
Rivers, reached that city yesterday for burial, following his death 
at Camp Grant. Private Klinkenburg was a son-in-law of Mrs. Kasten, 
of Two Rivers, who had been summoned to Camp Grant last Saturday by 
news of the critical illness of her son, also there. She found her 
son improving but was unable to visit Private Klinkenburg, because 
of his illness, and soon after her return home messages announced 
his death. He is survived by his widow. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 04, 1918, Page 1
(Note: I split this entry and put the parts with each person
who died)


ISABELLE KLINKNER   cemetery #43

Miss Isabelle A. Klinker, 76, formerly of 814 Madison St., Manitowoc, 
who resided at Manitowoc Motor Hotel the past three months, died 
Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Klinkner was born Aug. 27, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Nicholas and Barbara Zauner Klinkner. She resided at Manitowoc 
until 1943, when she moved to San Francisico, Calif. where she lived 
until 1963, when she returned to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. 
Boniface St. Ann Society, Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 
Auxiliary, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and the Vocational Homemakers 
Club.
Survivors include a brother, George, of Manitowoc and nieces and 
nephews. Three bothers (sic) and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where 
a wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, April 15, 1974 P.18


MARIE KLINKNER    cemetery 89A

Marie Klinkner, age 89, a resident of the Manitowoc Health
Care Center, died late Wednesday, October 11, 2000, at the
center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October
14, 2000, at the Grace Congregational UCC Church, with Rev. 
Kim Henning officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest
Cemetery
She was born February 22, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of
the late John and Mary Landt Weber. She attended grade schools 
and Washington High School in Two Rivers. In 1940, Marie was 
married to Roland Klinkner in Two Rivers. He preceded her in 
death, May 16, 1962.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two
Rivers, from 7-9 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) and after 9:30 a.m.
Saturday at the church until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to the Grace Congregational Church or 
the Angel Association of the Health Care Center.
Herald Times Reporter, October 13, 2000


MICHAEL KLOHR   cemetery #21

Name: Klohr, Michael
D.: 1/23/1863
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eat.
Cem.: St. Nazianz, Eat.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.13


CLARENCE C. KLOIDA   cemetery #66

DEATH CLAIMS 7 YEAR OLD BOY LONG ILL
Clarence Kloida Had Been Sufferer for Months
Death came to end the sufferings of Clarence, 7 year old son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Emil Kloida, who passed away at the family home at 632 
South Eighteenth street early today. The boy had been a sufferer 
since last March and his condition the past ten days had grown 
rapidly worse until death came to release him today. The funeral 
will be held Thursday at 10 o’clock and the body will be taken to 
Tisch Mills for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 20, 1915, Page 4
*********
TISCH MILLS
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kloida of Manitowoc was brought 
to the St. Mary’s cemetery for burial Thursday, Rev. Cipin officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 28, 1915, Page 4


EMIL J. KLOIDA   cemetery #44

Emil J. Kloida, 86, a former resident of 632 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, who had been 
residing at Holy Family Hospital, died there Sunday evening after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kloida was born Dec. 25, 1879, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Rebachek Kloida.  He married the former Julia Hunzik (sic) June 25, 1907, 
at Tisch Mills.  The couple moved to Manitowoc where he was employed as a cabinet 
maker at the old Manitowoc Seating Co., Two Rivers, until his retirement in 1952.  
His wife preceded him in death May 25, 1957.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Lucille) Hodas and Mrs. Arnold Vogel, two 
sons, Francis and Emil Jr., a sister, Mrs. Anna Rouse, 14 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren of Manitowoc.  A son, Clarence, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by the Daughters of Isabella and members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 04, 1966 Page 24
********
[d. 6-6-1966/age 86 yrs](b. 25 Dec. 1879/d. June 1966/SSDI)
(Note: Julia, his wife died 25 May 1957..Hunzik should be Honzik


EMMA JEAN KLOIDA   cemetery #44

Mrs. Francis W. (Emma Jean) Kloida, 66, of 2109 Clark St., Manitowoc, 
died Sunday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kloida, nee Emma Jean O’Reilly, was born July 6, 1912, in Amberg, 
Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth McEwing O’Reilly. She 
was educated in Oconto Falls schools and was married to Francis W. 
Kloida Oct. 19, 1938, in Manitowoc. They celebrated their 40th wedding 
anniversary in 1978.  Mrs. Kloida was a member of St. Paul Catholic 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Francis W., three sons and daughters-in-
law, (private); a daughter, (private); a brother and sister-in-law, 
John and Marcella Reilly of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Julia Komorowski 
of Green Bay and seven grandchildren, (private). Five brothers, Bernard, 
Clarence, Chester, Lloyd and Edward and a sister, Elizabeth, preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service.  A prayer service 
will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Tues. 16 Jan. 1979, Page 3, col. 2


FRED KLOKOW  (d. 1962)  cemetery #90

Funeral services for Fred Klokow, 74, retired Town of Herman farmer, 
who died early Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital following a heart attack 
at his home near Edwards, will be held Thursday at St. John’s United 
Church of Christ, Schwartzwald.  
Sheboygan Press, February 6, 1962


WALTER KLOKOW   cemetery #90

Walter A. Klowkow, 77, Howards Grove-Millersville, died early today at 
his home following a brief Illness.  He made his home with a daughter 
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scheibl. He was born Feb. 28, 1893, 
in the town of Herman, a son of the late Frederick and Helen Kegler 
Klokow.  On Oct. 7, 1916 he married to former Elona Kirrchheck.  She 
died in January 1945. In his former years he was a mason, and later 
worked at the Millersville Box Co., retiring several years ago.  Mr. 
Klokow was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ at 
Schwartzwald.  
Surviving are a son, Arthur, Sheboygan; two daughters, Mrs. Elroy (Norma) 
Grunewald and Mrs. Scheibl (Gertrude), of Howards Grove-Millersville 
area; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Wessel of Plymouth. 
Preceding him in death were three sisters and six brothers.  
Funeral services will be at St. John church, Schwartzwald the Rev. 
Dean Miller, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, September 28, 1970


JOHN M. “BUD” KLOSS   cemetery #43

John M. “Bud” Kloss, age 87, of 3804 Memorial Drive, Two
Rivers, currently residing at the Hamilton Memorial Home, 
died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the Hamilton Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. on Wednesday, April
6, 2005 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Gerald Foley, with entombment to follow in Calvary Chapel
Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
John was born Nov. 6, 1917 in Manistee Mich., the son of
the late Martin and Victoria (Kotarek) Kloss. At the age of 3,
John moved to Two Rivers with his family and attended local
schools. On July 3, 1941, he married Marie Charlier in Two
Rivers. Together the couple resided at their Memorial Drive
home for over 55 years, where they raised their five children.
John worked for a number of years as an upholsterer for 
Belonger & Son, before becoming employed with Hamilton Industries, 
where he worked for over 30 years, retiring in 1979. John also 
enjoyed working as a Green Bay Press Gazette distributor in the 
1960s, and also a Milwaukee Sentinel distributor into the early 
1970s. After retirement, he also worked with the Woodland Shores 
Sanitary District for the town of Two Rivers from 1980 to 1990. 
Mr. Kloss was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. 
Army from Jan. 27, 1943 to Nov. 17, 1945.
John was known by many for restoring and refurbishing antiques 
for family and friends. Over the years, he taught many kids in 
the family how to fish on “the rocks” off of Memorial Drive. John 
enjoyed the outdoors; camping, hunting, fishing, building and 
flying his own model airplanes and loved all of his dogs named 
“Gus” through the years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Pat Thorne; and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bernice Shallow, Norma Beck, 
Ray and Cele Platek, Henry Charlier, Don and Adeline Beck,
Clarice Charlier and Lois Charlier.
Relatives and friends may call at Holy innocents Catholic Church, 
after 9 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There 
will be no visitation this evening.
Memorials may be made to the Lester Public Library. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Kloss 
family with funeral arrangements.
Even though his exterior was rough at times, he had a heart of
gold and he never held a grudge. He loved his family dearly and
was a great husband, father and grandfather.
The Kloss family extends a very special thank you to the staff
of the Hamilton Memorial Home for their compassionate care given
to our husband, dad and grandfather.


JOSEPH KLOTZ   cemetery #44

Joseph J. Klotz, 82, of 2705 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Klotz was born March 18, 1888, at St. Anna, Wis., son of the late Adam 
and Clara Ehlenbeck Klotz. He married Theresa Klapperich Aug. 17, 1909, at 
Marytown, Wis. His wife preceded him in Death March 23, 1970.
Survivors include two sons, DeLyle, of Manitowoc and Wilmer, of Milwaukee; 
a brother, Al, of Random Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Alvina Osternick, of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Joseph Hertel, of Kiel; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 21, 1970
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[d. 05-21-1970/age 88 yrs.]
(18 Mar 1888/May 1970/SSDI)


THERESA KLOTZ   cemetery #44

Mrs. Joseph Klotz, 81, of 2705 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Klotz, nee Theresa Klapperich, was born Sept. 23, 1888, at Marystown, 
Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Wagner Klapperich. She was married 
to Joseph Klotz Aug. 17, 1909.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, DeLyle of Manitowoc, and Wilmer J. of 
Milwaukee; two brothers, Peter of Marystown, and William of Milwaukee; five 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Tuesday evening where a Rosary will 
be recited at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1970
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[d. 03-23-1970/age 81 yrs./wife of Joseph J. Klotz]