[ KNIP ] OBITUARIES
GEORGE KNIPFER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1903: Death Tues. last week in Two Rivers of Geo. Knipfer, a well-known resident of that city, after a long illness with consumption. The deceased was born 17 Apr. 1861 in Ahnapee, but lived in Two Rivers for the past 20 years. The funeral was held Thursday. MICHAEL KNIPFER cemetery #89B Michael Knipfer, 84, of 3414 Adams St., Two Rivers, early member of the U.S. Coast Guard at Two Rivers and later engaged there as a commercial fisherman, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Knipfer was born Oct. 4, 1887, at Tish Mills, son of the late Frank and Mary Bishop Knipfer. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers. He served for 14 years as a surfman at the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Two Rivers until 1925 when he became engaged in commercial fishing. He married Mary Raatz at Two Rivers Oct. 18, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1966. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Merle Zerba, of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Arnold Boettger, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Herman Hodde, of Brenham, Texas; two sons, Ivan, of Two Rivers and Hilary, of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie LaBonne, of Prairie du Chien, 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 21, 1972
ALPHONSE JOSEPH KNIPP cemetery #32 Alphonse Joseph Knipp, age 89, of 2409 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 6, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, following a long illness. Alphonse was born on July 4, 1915 on a farm in West Kewaunee, son of the late Peter Knipp and Lucy (Ciche) Knipp. Al was a 1933 graduate of Kewaunee High School and married the former Edna Krueger on Oct. 5, 1940 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Two Rivers. During World War II, he worked at the Shipyards (Manitowoc Company) installing plumbing for submarines used for the war. After that, he worked 33 years as an employee of Mirro Aluminum Company in Two Rivers, where he was active as an officer in the labor union of that company for a number of years. He retired in 1971 at age 62. Alphonse was a family man and was always very involved in doing fun activities with his children and spouse. He possessed a love of nature and the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hiking for most of his life. Al was also an avid gardener and an excellent handyman around the house. He liked to read and loved music and polka dancing when he was able. Upon retirement, he pursued his artistic talent by delving into woodcarving, string art and stained glass. He enjoyed taking yearly trips to Florida with his family during his later years before his illness. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by three brothets and one sister: Ralph Knipp, Muskego; Cyril Knipp, Milwaukee; Edward Knipp, Kewaunee; and Irene Serafin, Milwaukee. Also preceding him in death were two brothers-in-law: Leo Serafin, Milwaukee; and Jack Rasmussen, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law: Ella (Krueger) Rasmussen, Two Rivers; and Sandy(Cefolo) Knipp, Milwaukee. Nieces: Carolyn Rasmussen, Seattle, Wash.; and Beatrice Knipp, Kewaunee, will never be forgotten as well as nephew: Peter Knipp Jr., Kewaunee. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am., Friday Sept. 10, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, St. Luke Site, 1814 Jefferson St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O’Brien with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the St. Luke Site from 9 am. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Knipp family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Marge, our angel and support through this difficult time. Also, gratitude goes to the Rev. Bill O’Brien for his spiritual guidance and Dr. Barylak for his expertise and compassion through Alphonse's long illness. Alphonse was deeply loved by his family and will be sadly missed. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and will be remembered for his optimism and perseverance, his caring and kindness, and devotion to his family. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 8, 2004
JAN KNIPP (d. 1917) cemetery #43a John Kniep, aged 39, died at the Maple Crest sanatorium yesterday and the body was brought here today. Funeral services will be held from St. Mary’s church tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Oct. 22, 1917, Page 2
MATHILDA KNIPP cemetery #43a Mrs. Matilda (Tillie) Knipp, 76, formerly of 2402 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Leschek-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. She was born March 31, 1883 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Drycht Rysticken. She was married to Joseph Knipp Oct. 16, 1904, and lived here all her life. Her husband, died in 1921. She was a member of the St. Mary Rosary Society. Survivors include two sons, Chester of Manitowoc and Ervin of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Siewert of Centerville and Mrs. Leonard Swetlik of Manitowoc; four brothers, Anton, Peter and Joseph of Manitowoc and George of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Menleski of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. by the St. Mary Rosary Society and at 6:30 p.m. by Father Kern. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1960
PETER KNIPP cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1887: Death by drowning of Peter Kniep on Mon. while swimming in the river. He was the son of innkeeper John Kniep. His body was found and buried yesterday morning.
BABY W. KNISELY cemetery #89A FOUR DEATHS BRING SADNESS AT TWO RIVERS (By Staff Correspondent) William, Jr., six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Knisley(sic), died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness at the family home. The funeral was held this afternoon from the late home, Rev. Hawkes officiating at the services. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1924 P. 2 ******* (Note: This article has been broken up with the obituaries for the people in it put with their tombstone entries)
MARIE KNITTER cemetery #89D Mrs. Mike Knitter, 66, of 2705-13th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers the Rev. James Stamborski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Knitter, nee Marie Blair, was born Sept. 24, 1904, at Marinette, daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Round Blair. When she was 18 she came to Two Rivers where she was married in July of 1924 to Mike Knitter. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, two brothers, Joseph, of Marinette and Godfrey Blair, of Appleton and three grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1971 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Knitter, 66, of 2705-13th St., Two Riveers, who died Wednesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1971
CLARA KNOP cemetery #83 Mrs. J. Knop Passes Away at Milwaukee Friends here were surprised and shocked last Friday, when word reached here of the death of Mrs. Joseph Knop. Mrs. Knop, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Graf at West Allis, had undergone an operation at the St. Joseph’s hospital in Milwaukee, after a week’s illness. She passed away Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Knop, nee Clara Wagner, was born in the town of Meeme in 1885, the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Klein Wagner. She was married to Joseph Knop and for some time lived on a farm, later moving to this city. Mr. Knop died eight years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Graf of West Allis, and Mrs. Samuel Totaro of Hayward, California; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Umsonst of this city, and Mrs. William Ramminger of the town of Meeme, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 9:30 a. m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. F. X. Kheil officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Samuel Totaro arrived on Monday morning to be present at the last rites of her mother. - 1945
JOSEPH KNOP cemetery #83 Joseph Knop Dies on Thursday Following a Lengthy Illness Funeral services for Joseph Knop, 57, well-known resident of this city, who passed away Thursday night at 11:45 o’clock, after a lingering illness, were held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the residence and at 9:30 o’clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church here, with the Rev. Joseph J. Esdepsky officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Knop, son of the late Peter and Frances Knop, was born June 11, 1879 in Arcadia, Buffalo county, Wisconsin. At the age of 8 years he moved with his parents to Marinette, and at the age of 17 his parents moved to School Hill, where they resided for several months. On June 17, 1905 the deceased was united in marriage with Miss Clara Wagner of the town of Meeme. The couple immediately located in Greenwood, where they resided for some time.They have resided in the vicinity and Kiel for the past 26 years. Mr. Knop was employed by the Stoelting Brothers Company plant here for thirteen years. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Graf of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Samuel Totaro of Hayward, California; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Sontag of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anne Dickensen and Miss Margaret Knop of Detroit, Michigan; and six grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, as follows: Earl and Arno Ninmer, Irvin and Raymond Knop, Bernhard Knier, and Joseph Ramminger. The following from away attended the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graf of Wauwatosa; Mrs. Anne Dickensen of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Theresa Sontag of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. William Rothmann and daughter Jean and Irvin and Raymond Knop of Marinette; Mr. and Mrs. Mich. Kaiser and children and William Wagner of Thorp; Mr. and Mrs. William Schatenberg and Vallney Klein of Clarks Mills; Clarence Klein of Manitowoc; Mrs. Carrie Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nelson of Mishicot; Mrs. Tena Tagge of Plymouth; Mrs. Anton Krautkraemer and daughters of Chilton; and Mrs. Joseph Wagner and son Arno of near Pigeon Lake. December 10, 1936
KATHERINE KNOP cemetery #83 The eight-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Knop died on Monday and was buried on Wednesday at the Catholic Cemetery with Father Kolbe officiating. Kiel Record - 1911 (Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)
FRIEDA M. KNORR cemetery #84 Mrs. Reuben A. Knorr, 69, of Medford, a former resident of the Town of Schleswig, died at the Medford Memorial Hospital Wednesday after a short illness. The former Frieda Schmidt was born in the Town of Meeme April 10, 1894, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franz Schmidt. She was married Sept. 12, 1914, to Reuben A. Knorr in the Town of Schleswig. He died May 13. She was a member of the GUG Germania Society at Medford. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Jeanette) Wedeman, Benson, Ariz., Mrs. Herman (Grace) Pagel, R. 2, New Holstein, and Mrs. Lawrence (Betty) Schlais, Medford; two sons, Reuben Jr., West Palm Beach, Fla., and Roy, R. 4, Chilton; six brothers, Carl and William, both of New Holstein, Fred of Sheboygan, August of Chilton, Otto of Manitowoc, and Arthur of Hot Springs, Ark.; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton. The Rev. Quentin Moeschberger, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton, will officiate, and burial will be in the Rockville Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Saturday. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, October 3, 1963 - P. 10
REUBEN A. KNORR Rueben A. Knorr, 75, a retired Taylor County cheesemaker, died at Medford Memorial Hospital Monday after being in failing health for several years. Born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, on May 2, 1888, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Knorr. He worked as a cheesemaker until his retirement eight years ago. He made his home in Medford the past 42 years. Mr. Knorr married the former Frieda Schmidt on Oct. 12, 1914, in the Town of Schleswig. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Jeanette) Wedeman of Benson, Ariz.; Mrs. Herman (Grace) Pagel, R. 2, New Holstein, and Mrs. Lawrence (Betty) Schais of Medford; two sons, Reuben Jr., of West Palm Springs, Fla., and Roy of R. 4, Chilton; two brothers, Arthur of Wauwatosa and Lincoln in Michigan; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Chilton, the Rev. Quentin Mosechberger, pastor of Chilton United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be made in Rockville Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1963
ELISABETH KNOSPE cemetery #44 Name: Knospe, Elizabeth D.: 4/7/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 73 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. Rpds. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.183 *********** (Note: The year of death does not match, but after consultation with the cem. office, we find this is the only Elisabeth Knopse in the records, so I'm putting the death record here.)
CAROLIENE KNORR cemetery #87 From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1888: Death of Mrs. Knorr wife of Hugo Knorr, in Town Schleswig. She was only 20 yrs. old and leaves her husband with a newborn child. Burial was last Fri., 11 May, in the Lutheran Cemetery in Schleswig.
ELMER R. KNORR cemetery #87 From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Mon. this week, 28 June, of Elmer Knorr, the 6-yr. old son of Hugo Knorr of School Hill, of a cerebral hemorrhage.
ELLA KNOX cemetery #60 Mrs. Ella Knox, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Newton, died Friday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Knox, nee Ella Schneider, was born Sept. 10, 1887, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Albert and Helen Herr Schneider. She was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College. She was married to Thomas Knox Nov. 11, 1914, at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1955. She resided in the Town of Liberty. She was a member of St. Isadore Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Adrenian, of New York, New York, and Richard, of Rt. 1, Newton, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Kathryn) Greykowski, and Mrs. James (Helen) Groh, of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971 (Note: Stone transcriptions has her death in 1972, but the obit is in 1971)
JOSEPH KNOX cemetery #60 STRICKEN YESTERDAY, JOSEPH KNOX HERE ON VISIT FROM CHICAGO, DIES AT HOSPITAL AT NOON TODAY Joseph Knox, a former town of Meeme man, well known in this city where he has spent much of his time, died at the hospital at noon today after an illness of less than twenty-four hours of brain fever. News of the death of Mr. Knox was a great shock to friends here and throughout the county. Mr. Knox, who for the past two years has been engaged in business as a truck driver between the city of Rockford and Camp Grant, arrived in the city Saturday for a brief visit. He suffered the attack of illness at the Friedl parlors in the Teitgen block yesterday afternoon, the first symptoms being a severe headache. He was later removed to the hospital where his condition grew rapidly worse and relatives summoned. He died at 12 today. Mr. Knox was thirty seven years of age and a son of Mrs. Catherine Knox of Osman. He is survived by his mother, and four brothers, Lieut. Eugene Knox, who is in England; John, Walter and Thomas Knox. The body will be taken to Osman for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 15, 1918 | Page 7
JOSEPH W. KNOX cemetery #43 Joseph W. Knox, age 88, of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born Dec. 27, 1919, in the town of Liberty, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Schneider) Knox. He graduated with the class of 1938 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1941. He went overseas to the South Pacific in 1942 to Papua New Guinea. Joe flew 46 missions as a Canoneer and Upper Turret Gunner on a B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomber. He earned several overseas service bars and medals, including two Bronze Battle Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Joe was honorably discharged in September 1946. While on leave, he married Phyllis Graczykowski on March 25, 1944, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Joe was a member of the Young Men's Club and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grand- children. Joe enjoyed going on fishing trips with his son, (private), and grandsons, (private). He loved playing horseshoes at family gatherings and cribbage with his son-in-law, (private). He took pride in the appearance of his home and yard. Joe was always there to help everyone. After retiring from the Aluminum Specialty Company, Joe volunteered at Peter's Pantry for many years. He was a devoted husband and father. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Joe was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph and William Knox; two sisters: Louette Pantel and Anna Mae Chermak; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post No. 99. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Memorials may be made in Joe's name to a charity of your choice. The family wishes to send a special thank you to all the nursing staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Laurel Grove for the care given to our dad. We also would like to thank Dr. (private) and nurse practitioner (private) for the devoted and respected care they have given our dad. The Pfeffer Funeral Home Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 9, 2008
JUDY KNOX cemetery #60 Jude Mary, five-days old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Knox, Newton, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr officiated and burial was in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman. Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother and two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Mrs. Knox is the former (private). Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1960 P. 14
RICHARD KNOX cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901: Death in Town Meeme on Mon. of well-known farmer Richard Knox of a stroke. The deceased, who was 45, is survived by his widow and 6 children. The funeral took place yesterday morning. ********* (Richard Knox/d. 10 July 1901/age 46 yrs/Emphysema/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)
INGA KNUDSEN cemetery #41 (listed with Oppen Inge Oppen (co. death record v.2 p.3) Female -age 45 years Wife of Knud Oppen Died March 12, 1875 in Town of Liberty ******* (NOTE: This is probably Inga Knudsen because Inga is on the same stone with Knud Oppen)
BETSY S. KNUDSON cemetery #27 Miss Betsy Knudson, 73, lifelong resident of the county, died Monday night at the homestead farm in Gibson. She suffered a stroke a few days ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Jambo Creek Lutheran church, Gibson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Knudson, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knudson, was born in Gibson in 1864 and always resided on the farm. In recent years she had kept house for her brother, Knud, who now operates the farm. Survivors are the brother, Knud, Gibson; two sisters, Misses Sophie and Christine Knudson, Chicago; three nephews and three nieces. The body may be viewed at the Knudson home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1938 P.2 ********* (From the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record: Betsy Knudson/ b: 17 June 1864, Tn. Gibson/d: 14 Feb 1938/cause: apoplexy/parents: Andrew Knudson and Gurie Hermanstadt)
KENAS O. KNUDSON cemetery #27 Kenas Knudsen, 80, retired county farm worker who has resided at the St. Mary Home for the Aged here for the past three years, died early this morning at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with the Rev. Edward Zell, pastor of the St. Peter Lutheran church in Mishicot, officiating. Burial will take place in the Jambo Creek church cemetery. Born in the town of Gibson in 1867, Mr. Knudson never married and worked on various Manitowoc county farms until his retirement. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ellen Nelson of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Friday noon until the time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1948 P. 2 ******* (From the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record: b: Town Gibson/d: Jan. 22, 1947/ parents: Ole and Anna Knudson/cause of death: old age)
MARTHA KNUDSON cemetery #27 The funeral of Miss Martha Knutson(sic) was held at the Norwegian Lutheran church on Saturday, April 3. The deceased was sixty-one years old and is survived by one brother and several sisters. Many friends and relative attended the funeral Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1920 P.5 ******** Miss Martha Knutson died at the home of her brother Knut Knutson on Monday of last week after a short illness. The remains were laid to rest at the Norwegian Lutheran cemetery at Jambo Creek on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 9, 1920 P. 3
MATHIAS KNUDSON cemetery #27 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907: Tuesday in Holy Family Hospital of 61-year old Matt. Knutson(sic) of Gibson from cancer. The deceased was the first white child born in Town Gibson. He was unmarried and is survived by a sister. The body was taken to Gibson for burial.
NORMAN KNUDSON (d. 1934) cemetery #44 KNUDSON, Captain' Norman A.-Age 59, died early Monday evening after long illness. Born in this city, attended city schools, and commanded Company H in the Spanish-American war. Later was with Reiss Coal company, North Western road and secretary of Maritime Securities company and Chicago- Roosevelt Steamship company. Served term as state senator. Married here to Josephine Bleser who survives with one brother. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from Masonic Temple under Masonic auspices. Interment Evergreen. Body lies in state from Wednesday on at the Masonic Temple. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 11, 1934 P.13 ******* Perhaps few of the city's well known residents were more beloved than Captain Norman Knudson who, after a lingering illnes passed away at the hospital Monday and was laid to rest today. Aside from his military activities in which he endeared himself to the boys who served under him, he was a leader in many of the city's under- takings and was active and faithful in each of these assignments. Many of our citizens will still remember the scene as he and the boys returned from their service in the Spanish-American war, when the company marched down Eighth street welcomed in triumph after having done their part in their country's cause. Attesting to his popularity, is the fact that when his name was advanced for a legislative post he took no part in the campaign. The rigors of the Porto Rico campaign caused his illness at the time and though he made no effort in his behalf, he was elected by a handsome majority and served with credit. Personally, his geniality and kindliness won him host of friends. Among his Spanish-American war comrades he was a great favorite and the life of every military social gathering. He was one of the originators of the Last Man's club, but no one anticipated that he would be the first to whom the "absent brother" toast would be drunk. Norman, everyone called him that, will be missed. Fraternal, military, and social circles have lost a valued contributor and to his widow and relatives will go an expression of sincerest condolence. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 12, 1934 p.4 ********* Final Rites For Captain Norman A. Kundson (sic) Thursday Afternoon (large photo) Funeral services for the late Captain Norman A. Knudson, Spanish-American war veteran and shipyard official who died Monday night, were held Thursday afternoon from the Masonic Temple. The picture shows the flag draped casket being borne by the pallbearers between rows of uniformed Knights Templar to the hearse. The march to Evergreen cemetery was headed by the colors which Capt. Knudson donated to Camp Lawton, Camp No. 2, Spanish-American war veterans four years ago. The funeral was under Masonic auspices and was largely military in character. Company E. the local guard, headed the cortege, followed by a full represent- ation of Spanish-American veterans and also former member of Company H. Included among the visitors here to pay their last respects were Col. Charles A. Green of Appleton, who was regimental adjutant during the Spanish-American war, and Captain Hugh E. Pomeroy of the same city who was in command of Co. G of Appleton, a unit of the Second Wisconsin Infanty with the local company in the war. They represented the Officers of Foreign Wars organization of which the late Captain Knudson was a member. A former comrade, Frank Mulvaney of Marion, and Mike Stein, Capt. Pameroy's orderly, also attended. After the Masonic services at the grave, a squad of Company E guardsmen fired the last salute and the bugler sounded taps. The funeral was one of the largest in the city, attended by representatives of the Shipyard, military organizations to which the deceased belonged, and member of various fraternal organizations of which the deceased was a member. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 13, 1934 P.2 ********* Death Removes Member of Soldiers Commission Death last week of Captian Norman A. Knudson leaves the soldiers relief commission of the county with but two members. Attorny Walter Clark and Major Edward J. Schmidt. The state law covering this body is that the three members, appointed by the county judge, must be made up of persons who have seen service in the United States forces during a war. Illness of County Judge John Chloupek prevents selection of a member of the commission to succeed Capt. Knudson and the body will continue to function with two members of the present. It administers relief funds allotted to veterans by the county board. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 19, 1934 P.2 ********* [bur. 4-12-1934/cause: carcinoma gall bladder]
T. KNUDSON cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903: Thurs. last week of 72-yr. old Jessen Knudson of general debility. He had formerly lived near Heins Mill, but was a resident of Manitowoc for the past several years. He leaves 5 children. The funeral took place Sat. in Jerpen.
RONETA KNUELL cemetery #44 Mrs. Elmer Knuell, 76, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Knuell, nee Roneta Scherer, was born Aug. 29, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Emma Fricke Scherer. She was married to Elmer Knuell Oct. 17, 1923, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a daughter, a twin brother, Roland, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and four grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 1 p.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 16, 1972 ******* [d. 06-16-1972/age 76 yrs./wife of Elmer Knuell/bur. on Abe LaCount lot]
ALMA KNUTH cemetery #17 Mrs. Alma Knuth, 66, a matron at Fair Hills Home at Rosecrans the past eight years, died at the home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, with Dr. H.A. Koch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Knuth was born Aug. 16, 1892, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Carl and Rosalina Wegner. She was married to the late Arthur Knuth June 11, 1913 and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Cooperstown until his death. Survivors include a son, Hugo, of Rt. ?, Maribel; two daughters, Mrs. Edmund Dobberpuhl of Greenleaf and Mrs. Arnold Gorske of Rt. 2, Denmark; five brothers, William and John of Medford, Minn., Henry of Fairbault, Minn., Herman of Maribel and Walter of Morrison and 14 grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the body will be removed to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 13, 1959 P. 17
ARTHUR KNUTH cemetery #17 Arthur Knuth, 50, lifelong resident of Maribel, died this morning at his home following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Evangelical church of Maribel, the Rev. Gerhard Struck officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Knuth was born in Maribel. He spent his life as a farmer. He was married to Miss Alma Wegner. Survivors besides the widow include three children, Mrs. Edmund Dobberpuhl, Morrison and Olga and Hugo at home; his father, Otto Knuth, Maribel; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Krieser, Maribel route 1; Mrs. Herman Bruss, Green Bay; and Mrs. Henry Maertz, Reedsville; and one grandchild. The body will be at the home Wednesday and until the time of the services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, August 20, 1940 P. 2
CARL KNUTH cemetery #15 One by one the pioneer settlers are called to the Great Beyond, and the last one to answer the call was Carl Knuth one of the earliest settlers in this part of the country, who passed away at his home here Sunday morning. Death followed an illness of two weeks duration. Mr. Knuth was born in Germany 84 years ago and came to this country with his parents and other relatives when 20 years of age. Later he was married and with his wife settled on a farm here which has been his home ever since. Deceased was a kind and indulgent father and neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. One daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stuepe of DePere and eleven grandchildren survive him. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the German M.E. church at Cooperstown. Rev. Wm. Gleiser of Morrison performing the last sad rites. The high esteem in which the deceased was held was well proved by the large number who attended the funeral and followed the remains to their last resting place. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 5 ********* The late Mr. Knuth, who was always known as “Grandpa” Knuth, was buried from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. He was eighty four years old at the time of his death. He leaves one daughter and several grandchildren to mourn his death. His only son died a few years ago. ********* Mr. and Mrs. Stips of Rockland attended the funeral of Mr. Knuth, Mrs. Stips being his only daughter. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 17, 1915, Page 4
EDMUND KNUTH cemetery #78 Edmund Knuth Dies In Car Crash INSTANT DEATH RESULTS WHEN AUTOS COLLIDE Alfred Schroeder Car Involved In Fatal Crash Near Collins Village Edmund Knuth, 42 and single, town of Rockland farmer and World War veteran, was almost instantly killed early Sunday evening when the light truck he was driving collided at a highway intersection two miles southwest of the village of Collins with a small sedan driven by Alfred Schroeder, 19, of Route 2, Reedsville. The dead man, who was returning to the Knuth home from his 40-acre tract of land when the accident happened, was a former commander of the Gosz post of the American Legion at Reedsville. Investigation of the accident by Coroner Gerald Rau of Two Rivers and Motorcycle Officer William Braun disclosed that the headlights of the Knuth truck were dimmed by a burlap covering thrown over the radiator of the truck by Knuth and that Schroeder whose car had the right of way at the intersection did not see Knuth until a collision was unavoidable. Schroeder, who sustained only slight injuries in the accident, ran to the Ernst Wagner farm home, a quarter of a mile away, to summon help. When they reached the scene they found that Knuth was dead. He sustained a fractured skull, broken neck, cuts and gashes about the body and internal injuries. Saw No Headlights Schroeder, in telling of the accident to Coroner Rau, said he saw no headlights on the approaching Knuth truck coming onto the highway at the intersection known as the Woodcock school corner. Both the truck and the Schroeder car went into the ditch 50 feet from the scene of the collision. Marks on the Schroeder car showed that Knuth must have been thrown from his truck and against the side of the Schroeder car. As the accident is reconstructed, Knuth, whose truck has no top, was thrown out of his seat against the side of the Schroeder car and then back into the box of his truck. His face bleeding from cuts and abrasion, young Schroeder, who was alone in his car, staggered into the Wagner farm home shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday to tell of the accident. While he was hurried to the office of a physician at St. Nazianz by Gottfried Draheim, others went to the scene of the accident. There they found the truck and the Schroeder car in the ditch with Knuth's dead body in the rear of the truck. Burlap coverings over the hood of the Knuth truck evidently obscured the headlights. The right front headlight on the truck, where it struck the Schroeder car, was partly exposed, the burlap having been torn off from the headlight. When help reached the scene they found that the engine of the Schroeder car was still running and the lights on. The Knuth family were notified of the fatal accident and the body was removed to the Berge undertaking parlors at Valders. The deceased had gone to his (Continued on Page 2) (Continued from Page 1) 40-acre tract located a short distance from the other Knuth holdings to do his nightly chores there and was enroute back home when the accident happened. He was driving south and met the Schroeder car coming east on the town line road between Rockland and Eaton. Coroner Rau, after taking the statement from Schroeder and viewing the scene of the accident, decided that there would be no inquest. Was Farmer Edmund Knuth had been engaged in farming most of his life and lived in Rockland. His survivors are his mother, Mrs. Michael Knuth, three sisters, Elsie at home, Mrs. William Gumm of Sheboygan and Mrs. William Draheim of Withee, Wis., and three brothers, Richard and William of Rockland and Herman of Howard's Grove. The deceased served overseas in the World War, being in France for 13 months. On returning he joined the Gosz post of Reedsville and three years ago served a term as commander. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Knuth home in Rockland and later from the German Lutheran church in the town. The remains will be removed to the home from the Berge undertaking parlors on Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1933 Pages 1 and 2
ELSIE KNUTH cemetery #85 Funeral services for Miss Elsie Knuth, 78, a former resident of the towns of Rantoul and Schleswig, who died Saturday at Bradley Convalescent Center near Milwaukee, were held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel The Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiated. Burial was in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig, She was born on January 22, 1895 in the Town of Rantoul a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Liebzeit Knuth. She and her late brother, Richard, operated the Knuth home farm at Rantoul until retirement in 1953 when they moved to the town of Schleswig. After her brother’s death in 1954, she moved to Milwaukee where she was employed in a nursing home. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
RICHARD KNUTH cemetery #85 Richard Knuth, 71, died at his home near St. Nazianz, Sunday evening. He was born in Calumet County Nov. 19, 1882, the son of Michael and Anna Liebzeit Knuth. He moved to the town of Eaton with his parents as a youth. Following the death of his father, he and a sister continued to operate the farm. Three years ago they retired and moved to the town of Schleswig. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. William Gumm, Sheboygan, R. 2, Mrs. William Draheim, Withee, Wis.; and Miss Elsie Knuth, town of Schleswig; two brothers, Herman of Howards Grove; and William of Kiel. His parents and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter’s Ev. and Reformed Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Road cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral parlor until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 25, 1954 – P. 12 ******* Funeral services for Richard Knuth, 71, town of Schleswig, who died Sunday, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated. Burial was in the Ucker Road cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Gumm, Arthur Knuth, Lester Sixel, William Thiedemann and Ronald and Ralph Matznick. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, March 27, 1954 – P. 18
THERESIA KNUTH cemetery #15 Cooperstown news: Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Frank Knuth at a Green Bay hospital Monday morning. She had been ailing since last summer and death came as a relief from suffering. She is sixty years old and leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. James Fremuth of Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard Lisch of Morrisontown, four sons, William of Denmark, Henry, Erwin and Oscar at home. She also leaves four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the time of writing. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 04, 1928, Page 6 ******** Cooperstown news: The funeral of the late Mrs. F. Knuth was held Thursday at 1 o’clock from the Zion Evangelical church in Denmark, with burial at the Evangelical cemetery two miles east of Denmark, Rev. H.O. Diekvoss officiated. Mrs. Knuth was fifty-eight years old at the time of her death and not sixty as formerly stated in last week’s issue. Her husband preceded her in death sixteen years ago. There were many beautiful floral offerings. We extend our sympathy. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 11, 1928, Page 5
VERNA KNUTH cemetery #17 Mrs. Hugo (Verna) Knuth, 44, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Knuth, nee Verna Rose, was born June 18, 1925, in Town of Glenmore, daughter of the late Adolph and Eva Hallfrisch Rose. She married Hugo Knuth June 1, 1946, at Maribel. Her husband preceded her in death in March, 1969. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. this Monday afternoon until 10 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970
WILLIAM KNUTH cemetery #83 William R. Knuth, 55, Kiel, Route 2, died unexpectedly at his farm home on Highway 57 a short distance south of Kiel, at 7:30 p.m. Monday. He was born June 23, 1900, in the town of Rantoul, a son of the late Michael and Anna Liebzeit Knuth. He attended rural school near Collins and was married on Dec. 7, 1929 to the former Anna Goeser of Brothertown. The couple operated a farm near Collins until 1944 when they moved to Kiel. For the past eight years Knuth was employed by the August Ehnert and Sons. Survivors are his wife, a daughter (name omitted for privacy) and three sisters, Mrs. William Draheim, Withee, Wis.; Mrs. William Gumm, and Miss Elsie Knuth, Sheboygan; one brother, Herman, of Howards Grove. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home by the Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Sept. 6, 1955, p. 16, c. 4
WILLIE E. KNUTH cemetery #17 Name: Knuth, Wm. E. D.: 10/17/1877 B.: 7/29/1875 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 2 Mo. 18 Da. B.P.: Cooperstown D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kerbel Spouse: F.: Carl Knuth M.: Ernstine Buth Cause of Death: Measles Pg. #: v.1 p.233 ************ (Wm. E. Knuth/son of Carl Knuth and Ernstine Buth/b. 29 July 1875, Cooperstown/d. 17 Oct. 1877, Cooperstown/cause: measles)
CORNELIUS KNUTSEN cemetery #2 Cornelius G. Knutsen, 72, Cato farmer, died Monday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church, the Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutsen was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and accompanied his parents to Escanaba, Mich. Later he located at Frederic, Wis. In 1930 he married Miss Alma Jacobson. In 1942 he returned to Manitowoc County to purchase a farm in Cato. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Wesley and Archie on the home farm; and a brother, Gustave of Frederic. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 6, 1952 P. 2
RANDA KNUTSEN cemetery #2 PIONEER OF CITY DIES AT AGE OF 84 YRS Mrs. Miranda Knutzen Came Here in Days When City Was Young Mrs. Miranda Knutson, widow of the late Tosten Knutson and a pioneer resident of the city, died at the hospital early today at the advanced age of 85 years having been born in 1831. Mrs. Knutson’s death was hastened by an accident of which she was the victim several weeks ago when in falling at her home she suffered a fracture of her hip. Decedent was born in Norway and came here with her husband in pioneer days. Two sons, Ole Knutson, this city and Knut of Minneapolis, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Winkleman, Silver Lake and Mrs. J. Gross of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Ole Knutson, 729 South Twentieth street, at 12:30 Wednesday, with interment at Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 23, 1915, Page 1
ANNA KNUTSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1908: Mrs. Sever Knudson(sic), an old resident of our county, died Sunday at age 78 of old age debility. She had lived in Manitowoc for three years. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters and a son. The funeral was Tuesday. ******** [cause: myocarditis]
EDWIN KNUTSON cemetery #2 Edwin A. Knutson, 82, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born Jan. 20, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Knut Olaf and Marne Karine Aslakson Knutson. He was educated at Madson School, Gjerpen, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Short course in Agriculture and also the Academy of Wittenberg. He farmed and had been employed at the Manitowoc Herald Times for 28 years. He married Clara Skatrud April 28, 1914, at Valders West Church. Mr. Knutson served as treasurer of the Town of Cato for several years, secretary of the Guernsey Breeders Assn., superintendent of the Cattle Dept. at the Manitowoc County Fair, and served on the Madson School Board. He was also trustee and treasurer of Gjerpen Church, and served as the church sexton for many years. Mr. Knutson was also on the board of trustees of the Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery Assn. and the church financial committee. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alton of Valders; four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Dorothy) Kloster of Valders, Mrs. Harold (Myrtle) Anderson of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Gordon (Ellen) Johnson and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Pokorsky of Manitowoc; a brother, N. Theodore of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. clarence (Agnes) Pederson of Valders; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971
ELIZABETH KNUTSON cemetery #41 Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient two days. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Elizabeth Radtke was born June 21, 1911, at Cedar, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Radtke. She was married to George Knutson April 16, 1932, at Milwaukee, and they farmed in the Valders area. She was a Sunday school teacher at Faith church, held various offices in that church's American Lutheran Church Women group and was a member of the Niles Homemakers. Survivors include her husband; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Ben Radtke of Milwaukee and Stanley Radtke of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. John Garvin and Mrs. Michael Matlowski of Cedar; and three grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until 11:30 a.m. Monday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, and from noon until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1964 P. 9 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Valders, who died Friday, were 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert Onkka offiicating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Marne Krueger, Donald Swensen, Oliver Christopherson, Selmar Skatrude, Ernes Sy and Edward Danner. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Isadore Waslawski of Maple City, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1964 P. 26
ESTHER KNUTSON cemetery #44 Mrs. Philip C. Knutson, 77, of 433 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. G. J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Knutson, nee Esther Grace Horton, was born Oct. 23, 1895, at Glencoe, Minn., daughter of the late Louis and Jane Warden Horton, coming to Manitowoc in 1940. She was married to Philip Knutson Sept. 26, 1942. She was employed at Zimmermans and Berk's Apparel stores for more than 16 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the chapel until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 26, 1973 ******* [d. 03-26-1973/age 77 yrs./wife of Philip C. Knutson] (23 Oct 1895/Mar 1973/SSDI)
MRS. G. KNUTSON MRS. KNUTZEN(sic), PIONEER, DEAD AT AGE OF 72 YRS Was Resident of City Since 1867 And Well Known Mrs. Christian Knutzen, pioneer resident of the city, died at her home, 919 North Ninth street, last evening of illness incident to advanced age, she being 72 at her death. Mr. Knutzen died a year ago. Mrs. Knutzen was born at Telebarken, Norway, May 22, 1844, and came to America with her husband in 1867. She was a devout Christian, unpretentious and of a quiet and self-sacrificing disposition and will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. Two sons and three daughters, Edward of Green Bay, Hiram of Antigo and three daughters, Mrs. P.A. Holm of Tigerton, and Misses Marie and Dora of this city, survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 03, 1915, Page 1 ********* Herman Knutzen and Ed. Knutzen of Green Bay are in the city, called here by the death of their mother. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 03, 1915, Page 3 ********* The funeral of the late Mrs. Christian Knutzen will be held from the late home at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon and from St. Paul’s Lutheran church at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, November 04, 1915, Page 3 (NOTE: This is probably Christian and Gunhild Knutzen on the 1910 census living on North 15th st.)
HOVER S. KNUTSON cemetery #40 Hover S. Knutson, 60, of Valders, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born Mar. 22, 1913, at Valders, son of the late Gustave and Hannah Madson Knutson. He married Ruth Hecker June 20, 1934. He was employed at Stoelting Bros. Co. of Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973
JANET M. KNUTSON cemetery #32 Janet M. Knutson, age 82, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Oct. 28, 2002 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. Janet was born Jan. 3, 1920 in Door County, a daughter of the late George and Helen Branning Sperber. She attended the Thrift School in Door County. On Oct. 1, 1938, she married Myron (Mike) Knutson at St. Peter’s Church in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1984. Janet was employed with Paragon Electric Co. of Two Rivers for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Nancy Jacobs; two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT). Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday, after 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 30, 2002
JENS KNUTSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905: The body of Jens Knudson, a 60-yr. old boarder, was found dead Fri. afternoon in the corridor of the boarding house of Mr. Wattawa on Chicago St. The man, who worked in the local shipyard, was diagnosed by the doctor who was called as having suffered a heart attack. ********* [bur. 02-25-1905/age 68 yrs/cause:heart disease]
K. OLOF KNUTSON cemetery #2 PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN CITY Stricken almost without warning, Knut Olof Knutson, pioneer of the county, died yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, aged 67. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home and interment will be at Jerpen. Mr. Knutson, whose death was due to heart failure, was born in Christiania, Norway, August 24, 1853, and came here with his parents as a babe in arms. The family located at Gibson, where Mr. Knutson resided until 1896, when he removed to this city and later purchased a farm in Jerpen, remaining there until 1914. Mr. Knutson was prominent in communities where he made his home and served in a number of official capacities with credit. He was held in high regard by all who knew him as a man of highest integrity. Besides his wife Mr. Knutson is survived by two sons, Theodore of Chicago and Edwin of Jerpen, and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Peterson of Jerpen. One brother, Benj. of Gibson, and seven grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, November 3, 1920 P. 8
KNUT KNUTSON cemetery #27 (From the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record: Knud Knudson(Moe)/ b: 23 Oct. 1826, Norge/d: 24 Sept. 1909/age 83 yrs/spouse: Josephine Froding) ************ From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 28 Sep.) Last week we reported that Mr. K. Knudson was quite ill, and now we must report his death. Mr. Knudson died Friday morning surrounded by his children. Until the last two weeks the old gentleman was always hale and hearty and had reached his 83rd year before suffering the heart disease which caused his death. He is survived by 3 children, all in good circumstances – Chas. Knudson of Lambkin, Texas, Mrs. C.A. Tuemstra of Belding, Michigan, and Miss Sophie Knudson who operates her father’s business. The very large funeral was held Monday from the Norwegian Church in Town Gibson. The G.A.R. Post, of which he was a member, gave their old comrade his final escort. Also, Mr. O. Christianson of Chicago spent several days in our city to attend the funeral of Mr. Knudson.
MRS. M. KNUTSON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904: Mrs. Iver Knudson died Tues. in Sheboygan. The deceased had lived in our city for the last half century but had moved in with her son in Sheboygan a few months ago. The body was brought here and will be buried tomorrow afternoon in the city cemetery. ********* [cause: gastro entritis]
MARY KNUTSON (d. 1950) cemetery #44 Mrs. Mary Knutson, (photo) nee Mary Bremer, 80, of 729 South 20th street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday night at her home after a short illness. Mrs. Kutson was born in 1870 in the town of Newton. She was married to Ole Knutson in 1892, and the couple moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Knutson died in 1948. She was a past president and charter member of the Germania lodge and a member of St. John's ?????. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank Bonk of Manitowoc and Mrs. Max Espen of Valders; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc, Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, from 2 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. The Germania lodge will conduct services at the lodge at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 1, 1950 P.2 ******** [d. 10-31-1950/age 80 yrs./bur. on Ole Knutson lot]
MILDRED KNUTSON cemetery #44 DEATH ANGEL VISITS HOME, TAKES CHILD Mr. and Mrs. B. Knudson(sic) Mourn Death of Young Daughter A precious flowered ????? ???? ?????ed from the parents to mourn ??? ??? of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Knudson ????? ???? ???? street, is desolate. The ???? ???gel entered the home ???? ???? claimed Mildred ???? ???? ???? old daughter, whose demise followed an illness of but four days ????? ????. The sympathy of ????? will go out to the bereaved parents. The Kundson home has been under quarantine for two weeks on account of smallpox and the quarantine was raised only yesterday. Funeral services for the child will be held from the home Friday ??? ?? the church. Mildred was a pupil in the first grade of the city schools. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1 ******** [bur. 03-17-1916/age 6 yrs/cause: labor pneumonia/ bur. on Ben Knutson lot]
OLE KNUTSON (d. 1948) cemetery #44 Ole Knutson, 85, of 729 South 25th street, died Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Evangelical church, 15th and Marshall streets, the Rev. Paul Blaufus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born in Norway in 1863 and came to this country in 1865. He was a steel worker and moved to Manitowoc in 1902. In 1897 he married Mary Bremer. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Bonk of Manitowoc and Mrs. Max Espen of Valders; sister, Mrs. John Gross of Milwaukee; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after Tuesday noon and will be moved to the church to lie in state after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 27, 1948 P.12 ******** [d. 12-26-1948/age 85 yrs.]