[ KO ] OBITUARIES
ADELINE E. KOBES cemetery #63 Adeline E. Kobes, age 89, of 1372 Kellner Street, Manitowoc, was called to her eternal home on Monday, Jan 30, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2426 N. Rapids Road in Manitowoc, with the Rev. Tom Pankow officiating, with burial to follow in the Mishicot Public Cemetery. Adeline was born July 14, 1916, in the town of Mishicot to the late Ira and Mary Gesser Assmann. She was baptized and confirmed by the late Rev. Edward Zell at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, where she was a 60-year member. Adeline was an eighth-grade graduate of the Pleasant View School in rural Mishicot. She was employed at the Aluminum Goods Plant 4 in Two Rivers from 1934 until her marriage to John J. Kobes on Nov. 20, 1940, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, by the late Rev. Edward Zell. The couple farmed in the town of Mishicot until 1976, when they moved to the city of Manitowoc. During her marriage, she also worked at the Metal Ware Corporation of Two Rivers for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and playing cards, especially sheepshead. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister; Alice Assmann; one brother; Florian Assmann; a daughter-in-law; Bonnie Kobes; brothers-in-law; Thomas and Frank Kobes, and Herbert Erdman; and by her sisters-in-law; Ann Kriesa, Cora Kobes and Toni Kobes. Relatives and friends may call at noon on Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 2426 N. Rapids Road in Manitowoc, until the time of service at 2 p.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. A memorial fund has been established in her name. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Kobes family with funeral arrangements.
ADELINE KOCH cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Sep.) Today was the funeral of Mrs. John Koch from the Catholic Church. Born in 1869, she was the esteemed daughter of Peter Staudt and a relative of John Staudt in Manitowoc. She leaves her husband and a small daughter. The Catholic ceremony, begun at 9 a.m., lasted an hour. The funeral cortege had many residents from here and afar.
AGNESIA KOCH cemetery #22 Name: Koch, Agnessia D.: 1/17/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 3 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.35
AMALIA KOCH cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1900: Death Wed. last week in Town Two Rivers of 85-yr. old Mrs. Amalie Koch, motherin-law of Ed Schmidt, of old age debility. The funeral was held Sat. from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
ANITA M. KOCH cemetery #32 Anita M. Koch, age 92, a resident of the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers, died early Monday, March 5, 2001, at Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. She was born May 23, 1908, on the family farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Henry and Lillian Meyer Zunker. She married Edward M. Koch, August 16, 1930, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death September 29, 1992. Anita was a long time member of St. Mark Catholic Church and the Ladies of St. Mark. She was active in Club Scouting years ago and was an excellent seamstress. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great grand-daughter. She is further survived by three sisters, one brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Koch; three sisters and one brother. Friends may call at St. Mark Catholic Church after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday until the time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the Koch Family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., March 6, 2001 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ANNA KOCH cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Aug.) On Sun. a small child of Mr. H. Koch was buried from the Lutheran Church.
BABY KOCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sep. 1909: A 9-month old little son of Oscar Koch here died last Friday.
BERTHA KOCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: Death Wed. last week in Two Rivers of 69 yr. old Mrs. Bertha Koch following a stroke. The deceased, a sister of the late Edward Weinschenk, leaves 5 children, her husband having predeceased her 10 yrs. ago. The funeral was held Fri. in the local city cemetery. ****** [cause: apoplexy]
CLARA B. KOCH Cemetery 89D Clara Bertha (Haws) Koch, b.09 Mar 1897, d.30 Nov 1994 b. Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, WI Dau. of Frank and Anna (Brunner) Haws Wife of Edward Matthew Koch OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1994 Clara B. Koch, age 97, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, November 30, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 1994, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Beaudry will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born March 9, 1897, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Brunner Haws. She married Edward M. Koch on October 28, 1925, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death September 23, 1993. She was a member and past treasurer of the Ladies of St. Mark's and was also a avid cribbage player. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, 28 grandchildren, 39 great grand-children; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen, three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at St. Mark's Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Saturday. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
CLARENCE G. KOCH Cemetery #32 Clarence G. Koch, age 80, of 1914-12th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, August 7, 1993, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday August 10, 1993, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will the Rev. David Beaudry with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum. He was born November 16, 1912, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Matthew and Sophie Kerscher Koch. He married the former Josephine Stanul on August 14, 1937, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Koch was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Company of Two Rivers for 34 years until his retirement in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Josephine R. Koch, Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, a sister and brother-in-law. Nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Matthew, Martin, and a sister, Lillian. Friends may call at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers from 9 a.m. Tuesday morning until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., August 9, 1993 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDDIE KOCH cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899: Death Mon. following a 6-month illness of Eddie Koch, the 9-yr. old son of John Koch locally. The funeral took place yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
EDWARD M. KOCH Cemetery #32 Edward M. Koch, age 84, of 2205-11th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, Rev. David Beaudry officiating, entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum. He was born May 31, 1908 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Mathias and Sophia Kerschner Koch. He attended St. Luke parochial school. On August 16, 1930 he was married to the former Anita Zunker in Two Rivers. He had been employed as a welder at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Yards and at Smalleys. For many years he operated his own ornamental iron works. Surviving is his wife, two sons and a daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, three brothers, a sister, seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, two brothers, and a sister. Friends may call at St. Mark Church after 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. There will be no visitation at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., September 30, 1992 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDWARD KOCH Cemetery 89D Edward Matthew Koch, b.23 Jan 1901, d.23 Sep 1993/b. Mattoon, WI Son of Peter Henry and Bertha (Duir) Koch/Husband of Clara Bertha Haws *********** KOCH-HAWS Wedding - Two Rivers Reporter, Oct. 30, 1925 At St. Luke's Church at 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating, Miss Clara Haws, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haws of the town of Kossuth became the bride of Edward M. Koch of Mosinee. Only members of the immediate families and a few intimate friends were present. the couple was attended by Miss Elisabeth Haws and Lawrence Haws. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner was served. The couple left on a honeymoon that will take them through Ohio and southern states for six weeks or more. They will return to make their home at 1041 Roosevelt Avenue, after January 1. ********** KOCH Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 28, 1990 TWO RIVERS - Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Koch celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 20 with a church service at St. Mark Catholic Church followed by a family get-together and meal at 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers. The former Clara Haws and Koch were married Oct. 28, 1925 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Herbert Little officiated. Children of the couple are Robert and Helen Koch, Mishicot; Mrs. Harry (Carol) Meihsner, Manitowoc; Donald and Doris Koch, and Mrs. Norris (Joan) Gilbert, Two Rivers. They also have 28 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. ************ OBITUARY - Herald Times Reporter, Sep. 24, 1993 Edward M. Koch, age 92, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, September 23, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, 1993, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. David Beaudry officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born January 23, 1901, at Mattoon, Wis., son of the late Peter and Bertha Duir Koch. He married Clara B. Haws, October 28, 1925, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 44 years and spent 4 years during World War II at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, retiring in 1966. He was a member of The Catholic Order of Foresters and held several offices, a member of St. Mark's Holy Name Society, and held several offices in the U.A.W. Survivors include his wife, Clara, two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, one sister, one sister-in-law, 28 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; he is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Glen, five sisters, Theresa, Florence, Lillian, Josephine and Eleanor, two brothers, Peter and John. Friends may call at St. Marks Catholic Church from 9-11 a.m. Monday. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home.
ELMER J. KOCH cemetery #38 Elmer J. Koch, age 82, of 2916 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, December 10, 1996, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13, 1996, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Michael Koch will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in St. Anne Parish Cemetery, Francis Creek. He was born April 6, 1914, in Mishicot, son of the late Albert and Anna Drasner Koch. He attended Holy Cross Parochial School, Mishicot, and Mishicot High School where he was a star basketball player. On November 22, 1938, he married the former Lucille Osesek at Manitowoc. The couple operated Chili Bill's for 14 years. Elmer farmed for many years and operated the milk truck business. He was later employed at Manitowoc Engineering, Whitehouse Milk and retired from Burger Boat Company. He was a member of the Francis Creek Lions Club and received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a son and daughter-in-law; three daughters and sons-in-law; four brothers and a sister-in-law; four sisters and three brothers-in-law; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday evening and at church Friday morning after 9:30 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight led by Father Mike. Memorials would be appreciated to the Francis Creek Lions Club. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., December 12, 1996 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
GEORGE KOCH cemetery #89A Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, March 24, 1916: Koch - George Koch, an aged resident of the Southside passed away Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Peter Schmidt. He had been confined to bed with illness for several months. His wife preceded him in death by a few months only. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church of which the deceased had been a devoted member the past 33 years. Mr. Koch was born at Mannsbach, Hesse, Germany 85 years ago. He was married in 1853 to Barbara Kops and they came to Two Rivers from Germany in 1882. He is survived by four children, Rev. Fred Koch of Caledonia, Rev. Henry Koch of Reedsville, and Mrs. Albert Schmidt of the town of Mishicot and Mrs. Peter Schmidt of this city.
GUSTAV KOCH cemetery #44 Name: Koch, Gustav D.: 9/26/1853 B.: 2/4/1853 Reg. D.: 9/10/1864 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Mo. 22 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.3
HELENA KOCH cemetery #38 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Helena Clara (Bolle) Koch Wife of Henry Koch, m.15 Jan 1887, St. Anne Catholic Ch. Dau. Of Charles and Elisabeth ( ----- ) Bolle
HENRY KOCH cemetery #38 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Henry Koch, b.04 Sept 1861, d.14 Dec 1945 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wehr, Prussia (Germany) Husband of Helena Clara Bolle Son of Peter and Maria (Staudt) Koch
HENRY KOCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1908: Henry C. Koch, the well-known nurseryman, died Monday at age 75 following an illness of several months. Mr. Koch came here from Germany as a child and spent the greater portion of his life on his farm situated about 3 miles south of Manitowoc where he operated a vegetable and tree nursery. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and several grown children. The funeral was held yesterday at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: gastric carcimonia]
HUGO KOCH cemetery #44 Name: Koch, Hugo D.: 8/22/1864 B.: 10/21/1863 Reg. D.: 9/11/1864 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Mo. 1 Da. B.P.: Mtw. D.P.: Cem.: Mtw. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Oscar Koch M.: Molly Koch Cause of Death: Children's cholera Add Info.: Merchant Pg. #: v.1 p.3
JACOB KOCH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891: Death on Mon. here in Manitowoc of Jakob Koch, a brother of the well-known gardener, Henry C. Koch, of a hemorrhage. He was born 16 Feb. 1828 in Aschersleben in Saxony and came to America in 1870 and settled in Manitowoc. He is survived by his widow and 8 children. The burial will take place this afternoon. ******* [Jacob Koch/bur. 12-24-1891/age 65 yrs./cause: hemorrhage of the lungs]
JOHN H. KOCH Cemetery 89D (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) John H. Koch, age 87, of 2108 11th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, May 22, 1993, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1993, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born July 21, 1904, at Phlox, WI., son of the late Peter and Bertha Duir Koch. He married the former Vera L. LaFleur on November 24, 1924, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Koch was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Company in Two Rivers for 47 years until his retirement in 1969. Mr. Koch was elected to his first term on the Two Rivers City Council in 1935, serving a total of 34 years. It is believed to be the longest term in office ever served by a local councilman. During his term he served for three years as Council President. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, and past member of The Holy Name Society of St. Mark's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Vera Koch, Two Rivers; two sisters, Marie and Eleanora, a brother, and sister-in-law, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was also preceded in death by a son, Herbert J. Koch, a daughter, Rogene A. Koch, a brother, Peter, four sisters, Theresa, Florence, Lillian, Josephine, and a son-in-law, Willard Ducat. Friends may call at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 56 p.m.. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI, May 24, 1993
MARIA KOCH cemetery #38 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Maria (Staudt) Koch, b.22 Mar 1822, d.16 Aug 1902 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Helfant, Prussia (Germany) Wife of Peter Koch Dau. Of Johann and Christine (Hesberg) Staudt
MARTIN J. KOCH cemetery #89D Martin J. Koch 65, of 1806 12th St Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael J. Koch will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery Two Rivers. A memorial funeral Mass will be said at 10 am Monday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Koch was born Feb 27, 1911 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Mathias and Sophia Kerscher Koch. He married Viola Pilger Oct 27, 1936 at Manitowoc. He was a retired Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers employee. Survivors include his wife, three sons, four daughters, five brothers: Edward, Charles, Clarence, and LeRoy of Two Rivers, and Mathew of Minneapolis, Minn; a sister, Mrs John Kakuk of Two Rivers, 22 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter Lou Ann and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home after 4 pm Friday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 14, 1976 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
NEOL J. KOCH cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: A little son of August Koch died last week and was buried Tuesday.
PETER KOCH cemetery #38 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Peter Koch, b.17 Apr 1815, d.17 Aug 1883 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Palzem, Prussia (Germany) Husband of Maria Staudt Son of Matthias and Susanna (Schneider) Koch Peter Koch and Maria Staudt were married 18 Feb 1841 at St. Bartholomaeus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg Helfant, Prussia (Germany) PETER KOCH (1815) - Historical Notes According to the US Federal Census of July 9, 1870, the agricultural status of Peter Koch was: Improved land: 60 acres other unimproved: 20 acres Val of Farm: 3500 Val of machinery: 200 horses: 2 milch cows: 2 working oxen: 2 other cattle: 4 sheep: 6 swine: 5 Val of livestock: 417 Production: spring wheat: 300 bu. rye: 40 bu. oats: 200 bu. wool: 18 pounds peas & beans: 15 bu. hay: 10 tons butter: 50 pounds Val of animals slaughtered: 76 Val of all farm production: $428 The following is a correspondence with a German researcher sent to Thomas Koch. Trier-Ehrang, 4 April 75 Mr. Thomas Koch 1315 E. Holmes St. Janesville, Wis. 53545 Dear Mr. Koch! Thank you very much for your correspondence of 3 March. I had been traveling for two weeks and found your letter when I returned yesterday. I shall answer it immediately. In my book "The America-Emigration From The Saarburg District" I have found recorded the emigrant Peter Koch, his wife Maria Staudt and the children with their birthdates. The family at that time was living in Wehr, and this place belongs to the parish of Palzem (not Peilzen). In my book it states: Continuing Number 778 The day-laborer Peter Koch, 47 years old, with his wife Maria Staudt, 40 years old, and the children Peter, born 29 Nov. 1841 Anna, born 5 May 1854 Johann, born 14 May 1844 Elisabeth, born 18 March 1856 Michael, born 20 Dec. 1848 Wilhelm, born 12 March 1858 Mathias, born 5 Oct. 1851 Johann, born 28 Sept. 1859 Heinrich, born 4 Sept. 1861 by way of (Le) Havre to North America. "so that he might secure his future through earnings from a farm". 2 October 1862 3000 Talers That's as far as the section from my book goes. Peter Koch had at his disposal over 3,000 Talers available cash, that is 9,000 Marks and that was for that time a small fortune. The high amount of available cash proves the Peter Koch had auctioned off all his property before his departure. The date 2 October 1862 is the date of the release document, preserved in the state archives in Koblenz. Koch also probably emigrated to the U.S.A. a short time later, but surely still in October. You now have the exact birthdates of the children of the Koch-Staudt marriage, and you also know the exact city of residence of the emigrant, namely Palzem. It would make me very happy, if, on a trip to Germany, you would visit us here. I have already welcomed many Americans in my home. Unfortunately I do not speak your language, and that is a disadvantage. But right across from me lives a woman who understands English, so an understanding will be possible. With the best greetings from the old homeland Mergen In the office of the Register of Deeds, Manitowoc County, WI, a warranty deed was registered on May 26, 1875, indicating the purchase of the Koch farm from Franz Stadler and his wife Dorothea for the value of $1200. Volume 15 Page 5 "The following described real estate situated in the County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin to wit: All that certain tract of land of the West half of the North East quarter and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. Nineteen (19) Township No. Twenty (20) North of Range No. Twenty-four (24) East which lies west of the so called Neshota River being Eighty acres of land or about, be the same more or less"
PETER KOCH Cemetery #38 sohn von/P. u. M. Koch/geboren/20 Nov. 1841/gestorben/14 Juli 1866 Information sent in by researcher/see contributors page Peter Koch, b.29 Nov 1841, d.14 Jul 1866 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wehr, Prussia (Germany) Son of Peter and Maria (Staudt) Koch Note: This person drowned in the saw mill pond where he was employed as a log roller and log sorter at Shoto, WI He was never married.
MRS. VERA KOCH Cemetery 89D (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Mrs. Vera Koch, age 86, formerly of 2108 11th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning October 20, 1993, at Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born October 24, 1906, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Ida LeClair LaFleur. She attended parochial school in Two Rivers. On November 24, 1924 she was married to John H. Koch, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1993. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Mark's. She dedicated her life to her husband, caring for her children, her sewing, crafts, and making dolls. Survivors include a daughter, two brothers and a sister-in-law, seven grandchildren and their spouses and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rogene, two sons, Herbert and Hilary, five brothers, seven sisters and a son-in-law. Friends may call at St. Mark's Church after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of services. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel are assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI.,October 21, 1993
LAWRENCE M. KOCHAN cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1998 Lawrence M. Kochan, age 88 of 118 Menasha Ave., Whitelaw died Friday morning, October 16, 1998, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 19, 1998, at the Pheffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Richard Heyman with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. He was born July 4, 1910, in Edgar, Wis., son of the late August and Theresa Kochan. Lawrence was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during World War II. On October 6, 1973, he married the former Dorothy Post at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He was employed at the Larsen Canning Company for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Manitowoc Amvets Otto Oas Post #99. The couple enjoyed camping for many years near Pine Grove. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, Whitelaw; one son and daughter-in-law of Brillion, two Granddaughters and 6 great-grandchildren; one sister of Francis Creek; one sister -in-law of Reedsville. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Walter and Grace Kochan, Myron Kochan; one brother-in-law, William Ewen. Friends may call at the Pheffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. Richard Heyman. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JAN KOCI cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: Death yesterday morning of John Koci, a Bohemian who resided on Buffalo St. here in Manitowoc. With his wife, he was heading to church and at the corner of Main and Franklin Sts. he collapsed with a stroke. He was carried into the shop of A. Lange, then quickly Mr. A. Kuhl called a coach which carried him to his dwelling. Medical help was obtained, but he died after a short time.
BABY BOY KOEBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905: A little 4-mo. old son of George Koebke died Tues. morning. The funeral will be held Thurs. at 1 p.m. from the parents’ home.
HAROLD KOEBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: After an illness of only one day, Harold Koebke, the 8-yr. old son of Arthur Koebke, has died of spinal diphtheria. The disease resisted all medical help as death occurred after only a day of bed confinement. Arthur Koebke, the child's father who is a well-known traveling representative for the firm of F. Sirta & Sons here, was away on a trip when his son, whom he had last seen in good health, fell sick and died. The body was taken to a vault at the cemetery and buried Fri. morning. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: Because Harold Koebke, whose death from diphtheria is reported in another column, had attended the Park School on the north side the day before his death, the school was closed and the building was thoroughly disinfected. ********* [bur. 02-05-1904/cause: diptheria]
JOHN F. KOECK cemetery #21 Former Resident Near Here Prominent In Community Growth John F. Koeck, prominent for years in business and public life of St. Nazianz and Manitowoc county, was instantly killed Saturday at Arlington, Columbia county while driving his car back to Cresco, Iowa, after a visit at the home of his son Albert in Manitowoc. He was 76 years old. Mr. Koeck’s car collided with one driven by Mrs. Raymond Unke, Portage. The fenders of the two machines locked. The Koeck car turned over on its top. When rescuers reached Mr. Koeck he was dead. He sustained a fractured skull. The deceased, who was one of the first motorists in the county, was making his 104th trip between Manitowoc and points in Iowa and Minnesota when he was killed. He left the home of his son at Manitowoc on Saturday morning to return to Cresco, Iowa, where he was head of the Royal Puritan Farms. Despite his advanced age Mr. Koeck thought nothing of the long trip to Iowa. He drove automobiles ever since they came in to general use at the turn of the century. Mr. Koeck was the owner of the first automobile in the county outside this city. Born In Illinois The body of Mr. Koeck was taken to Portage and, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider, son-in-law and daughter, reached St. Nazianz Sunday night. Word from Portage, was that Mrs. Unke, driver of the car that collided with the Koeck machine, sustained body bruises and was not seriously hurt. Mr. Koeck, was born at Decatur, Illinois, in 1859, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koeck. He was only two years of age when his father died. The family moved to St. Nazianz and Mr. Koeck was reared there. He later attended the school at St. Lawrence College at Mt. Calvary. He took up teaching, and for five years was in charge of a school at Francis Creek. The deceased returned to St. Nazianz, took up the carpenter’s trade and later opened a book and confectionery store in the village. He engaged in the undertaking business which he continued un (apparently cut off here) Runs Canning Company It was in 1901 that Mr. Koeck joined with others in St. Nazianz in organizing the Pioneer Canning and Pickling Company. He served several years as manager and secretary of the company, which was later taken over by the Valders Company. In public life Mr. Koeck always took a keen interest in the affairs of not only St. Nazianz, but of the town of Eaton, and the county at large. In 1886 he was elected town clerk and held that position for 13 years. He also served for three years as Eaton town chairman and represented the town on the county board. Mr. Koeck was a justice of the peace in the village; a charter member of the Catholic Knights terms served as secretary of the state organization. He was also a member of the Catholic congregation at St. Nazianz. Joins Son-In-Law In 1927 Mr.Koeck joined with his son-in-law, Joseph Schneider, in operation of the Royal Puritan Farms, a hatchery, at LeRoy, Minnesota. He remained there until 1930 when he went to Cresco to operate a branch of this farm in that place. The deceased was married in 1885 at St.Nazianz to Miss Mary Lettenberger. She died in 1923. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schneider of LeRoy, Minnesota; two sons, Albert of Manitowoc and George of Austin, Minnesota; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s Catholic church at St. Nazianz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. 1935 ************ (John Frank -husband of Mary nee Lettenberger [married Nov. 26, 1885 at St. Gregory] son of Frank Koeck and Victoria Minder -with the death of his father in 1862, his widowed mother and her 3 children [John Frank and two half sisters to John Frank -Emma Maurer and Julia Maurer] move to St. Nazianz -manager of the Pioneer Canning and Pickling Company, starting in 1901 -"Undertaker and embalmer. Keeps on hand a full supply of Wood, Cloth and Metallic Burial Cases and Caskets. Carriages furnished as desired." -town clerk "In 1883 he established an undertaking business at St. Nazianz and was active in it until 1906. For a time he manufactured his own caskets and also ran a book store. When the Pioneer Canning company was organized here in 1901, he became a director of it and served in that capacity for 25 years. After the death of his wife in 1928 he sold his property and holdings in St. Nazianz and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, at Le Roy, Minnesota. He was associated with his son-in-law in the hatchery business and was managing the branch hatchery in Cresco, Iowa, at the time of his death. Before his marriage he taught school at Whitelaw, Kaukauna, and Francis Creek. He served as town clerk of the town of Eaton for ten years and two years as town chairman. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Board for many years." -from obit. born Decatur, Illinois -died Columbia County -died from "car accident" "Killed in an automobile collision in the town of Arlington near Portage. The immediate cause of death was a skull fracture, but he also sustained a broken arm and other body bruises in the accident." -from obit.)(no county death record)
GUSTAV KOEHLER cemetery #70 Name: Koehler, Gustav D.: 1/15/1869 B.: 5/5/1868 Reg. D.: 9/17/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: Tn. Newton D.P.: Tn. Newton Cem.: St. John's Cem. Newt. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Charles Wagner, Luth. Min. Spouse: F.: John Jacob Kohler M.: Augusta John Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.64 ********* (Gustav Koehler/d. 15 Jan. 1869/bur. 11 Feb. 1869(sic)/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHN F.A. KOEHLER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: Death Fri., following a long illness, of John A. Koehler, an old and respected resident of our city. Mr. Koehler, who had enjoyed excellent health until recently, fell ill with a stomach ailment several months ago and it was determined to be untreatable. He grew weaker until the last flame of life flickered out on Fri. Mr. Koehler was born 29 Dec. 1828 in Altwarp, near Stettin, Pomerania. After leaving school he became a seaman and participated in many voyages. He came to Manitowoc in 1859 where he established a fruit store, which over time grew to a general store. He retired in 1889. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, one son and 4 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon amid a large number of mourners, conducted by the Odd Fellows.
MARIA KOEHLER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Nov.) The funeral of Mrs. Koehler was held Mon. She was an old resident of our city who has lived the last year with her son, Mr. L. Koehler of Tisch Mills. She reached the age of 90 yrs. 6 mos. and leaves 2 sons and 3 daughters, her husband having predeceased her several years ago. The well-attended funeral was from the Evangelical Church.
MAX KOEHLER, JR. cemetery #44 Name: Koehler, Adolph Max D.: 1/23/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 13 Yrs. 1 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. City Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.180
HEINRICH FRIEDRICH KOEHNKE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 24 July 1884 Body of 34-year old Henry Koehnke was found Mon. morning in the harbor at Two Rivers. The young married man is believed to have been a suicide.
KAROLINE KOEHRING cemetery #82 (no newspaper name) 1925 Mrs. Karoline Koehring, 75, one of Kiel's former old-time and well-known residents, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hollensteiner, at Milwaukee on Monday. Karoline Koehring, nee Miller, was born December 21, 1849, in Gross-Abersdorf, a. d. Rhine, Saxony, Germany. Here, in the native village she received a sound elementary secular education, and also a thorough religious training. At the age of 18 years she came to America, where she found a home with a brother near Oconomowoc, Wis. Two years later she was united in marriage with William Koehring. They settled at Kiel, where they spent practically all of their active life. Here they reared their family of six children. Here also they united with and continued their membership in the Reformed church. On October 27, 1903, Mrs. Kroehling lost her husband through death. In 1915 she moved to Milwaukee, where several of her children had established themselves. After the marriage of her youngest daughter, she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hollensteiner, where she remained for 8 years, until her death last Monday morning, and where she found every comfort and care, which tender filial affection could provide. About two years ago her eyesight began to fail her. This was to her a serious affliction, and a test of her faith. Yet as time went on she was able by the grace of God to take up the cross and to adjust herself to it and to fix her mind more and more on the objects of faith, the things not seen by human eyes. Trusting in her Savior, she has gone on to the clear vision of the better life. She leaves her six children: Wm. J. Koehring, Mrs. E. Hollensteiner, Philip A. Koehring, Mrs. Geo. Miller and Mrs. G.A. Thompson, all of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Hugo Duecker of Algoma. Also 13 grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. The remains were brought to Kiel on Wednesday and burial took place in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery in the afternoon. Rev. W. Rech officiated.
WILLIAM KOEHRING cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1903: Wilhelm Koehring of Kiel, who has suffered heart illness for a long time, went to Elkhart Lake Tues. last week to consult Dr. Brickbauer, but was stricken with a heart attack while in the doctor's office and died within afew minutes. Mr. Koehring was born 26 Sep. 1848 in Lippe-Detmold and came to America in 1868, first living in Jefferson County, but later moved to Kiel where he was proprietor of the Central Hotel for many years. He sold the hotel about 6 mos. ago because of illness. He leaves a widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Friday.
CAROLINA JANE FRIEDERIKA KOELBEL cemetery #70 Name: Koelbel, Carolina Jane Friederika D.: 9/29/1869 B.: 1/8/1863 Reg. D.: 12/22/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 6 Yrs. 8 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Helenville, Jefferson Co. Wis. D.P.: Cem.: St. Johannes Churchyard, Tn. Newt. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: John Koelbel M.: Wilhelmina Born Hacker Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.70 ************* (Karoline Johanne Friederike Koelbel/d. 09/29/1869/bur. 10/01/1869/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
CAOLINE KOENIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death Fri. morning in Milwaukee of 37-yr. old Mrs. John Koenig. Just 2 wks ago the lady’s 2-yr. old daughter had been so terribly torn apart by a dog that the child died immediately. This misfortune so shattered the poor mother that she was admitted to the hospital where she died. Mrs. Koenig was the daughter of widely known farmer Albert Gauger of Manitowoc Rapids. In keeping with her expressed dying wish to be buried with her little daughter, her body was brought here and Sun. afternoon was taken from the home of August Meyer to the city cemetery for burial. ****** [I don’t have a burial record for the 2 year old. The lot she is buried on (and the adjoining lot) was paid for on 8/25/1904 by Ida Meyer a few days after Caroline died. The lots were then quit claimed to Albert Gauger on 8/26/1908. Albert is buried on the adjoining lot.]
HELENA KOENIG Name: Koenig, Helena D.: 6/12/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Hrs. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.195
JOHN P. KOENIG cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: John Koenig, one of the old and respected settlers of St. Nazianz, died last week. He leaves a widow and several children and grandchildren. ********* John Peter -husband of Barbara nee Ketter -parents are marked "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Prussia -died from "asthma"
MAGDELENA KOENIG cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1905: 83-yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Koenig died Sat. of old age debility in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Grumann, in Two Rivers. Her husband had died 39 yrs. ago. She leaves 7 daughters and 2 sons. The funeral was Tues. morning from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
MARGARETHA KOENIG cemetery #59 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Death in Town Meeme last week of Mrs. John Koenig. The deceased, who reached the age of 38, was buried Monday.
PETER KOENIG cemetery #21 (No newspaper name)Dec. 13, 1957 Peter Koenig, 66, retired Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, farmer, died of a sudden heart attack early Thursday evening at his home in St. Nazianz. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig had been living in St. Nazianz since his retirement from farming 11 years ago. A son of the late Joseph and Margaret Gelling Koenig, he was born on his parents' Town of Eaton farm, Jan. 7 1891. He attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in St. Nazianz and married the former Emily Herbst of Port Washington, Nov. 11, 1925, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in that city. After marriage the cople operated the Koenig homstead(sic) farm two miles west of St. Nazianz until retirement. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Third Order of St. Francis of St. Gregory's Parish. Surviving are his wife and six sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Orth of St. Wendel, Mrs. August Eickhoff, Mrs. Barney Inkmann, Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. John Schema of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry Holzer of Kiel Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz, following brief 8:45 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Celebrant of the requiem mass will be the Rev. Dennis Cooney, pastor. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in Kiel after 7 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited there both Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8. ********* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page Husband of Emily nee Herbst [married Nov. 11, 1925 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Washington] -son of Joseph Koenig and Margaret Gellings -farmer in Town of Eaton -born Town of Eaton -moved from farm to St. Nazianz in 1946 died from "angina pectoris -hypertension, hypertenara")
SEBASTIAN KOENIG cemetery #22 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1879: Death of Sebastian Koenig, age 64, on 29 Nov. at noon in St. Nazians. He was born in Bavaria and after coming to the States, resided in Barton, Washington Co., where among other positions, he served as postmaster. He spent his later life in St. Nazians. ************* cart wright -died from "palpitation"
WALTER M. KOENIGS cemetery #83 Walter M. Koenigs, 69, of Route 1, New Holstein, a Town of New Holstein farmer, died Monday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after an apparent heart attack at his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1908, in the Town of Marshfield, Fond du Lac County, a son of Peter and Louise Thome Koenigs. He attended parochial school at Johnsburg. On May 4, 1932, he married Rose Steffes at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joe. The couple lived in the rural St. Cloud area until 1965 when they moved to their present farm in the Town of New Holstein. Mr. Koenigs was a former employee of the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Senior Citizens. Survivors are his wife; six daughters, four sons, 38 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Marcella Thome of Johnsburg, and three brothers, Rueben and Orlando, both of Johnsburg, and Leo of Eden. A grandchild preceded him in death. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at SS. Peter and Paul Church preceded by family rites at 10 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. - 1977
JOHN KOEPKE cemetery #44 Name: Koepke, Johann D.: 1/11/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 55 Yrs. 2 Mo. 18 Da. B.P.: Germ. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: Sophia Koepke F.: M.: Cause of Death: Despeptia (SIC) Pg. #: v.1 p.271
MARIA KOEPKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903: Mrs. Mary Koepke died suddenly Tues. morning of a heart attack as she was busy doing the wash in the residence of Henry Krueger. A doctor was called as soon as Mrs. Koepke felt ill, but she died before he arrived. The deceased, who was born in Germany 16 Feb. 1837, has been a resident of Manitowoc since 1857. Her husband died about 25 yrs. ago. She leaves 2 daughters and a son.
WILLIAM KOEPP cemetery #20 A combined funeral service for Miss Bertha Brocker, 80, of Route 4, Chilton, who died Saturday, and her brother-in-law, William Koepp, who died last Thursday, was held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Reverend John F. Baumann of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ officiated. Miss Brocker was born in the Town of Eaton, a daughter of the late Paul and Christina Brocker. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. William Koepp. Her sister survives. Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery.
MARI C. KOEPPE cemetery 89D (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Mari C. Koeppe, age 68, died Friday morning, July 19, 2002 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mari was born September 8, 1933 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and Rose Capello Virgili. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1951. On September 8, 1956, she married Mel Koeppe at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mari Worked for a short time at the Two Rivers City Hall, and later with the Two Rivers School District, serving as secretary of L.B. Clarke Middle School, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Two Rivers Womens Club, and the Ladies of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. She was a former member of the Two Rivers Firefighters Auxiliary, and a former lector at Holy Redeemer Church. Mari and Mel enjoyed traveling, especially the winters spent in Arizona. She also enjoyed needlecraft, golfing and bowling. Survivors include her husband; one sister and brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Virgili, and a brother-in-law, Arle Koeppe. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 8 p.m. in Tuesday evening. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church, after 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish wake service held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, led by Father Bill. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Building Fund. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., July 21, 2002
ALFRED KOEPPEN cemetery #87 Alfred Koeppen, 75, R. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born on Aug. 13, 1895, in Kiel, a son of the late Frederick and Emelia Koeppen, he attended district schools. Mr. Koeppen lived in the State of Washington for 12 years following a tour of duty in the armed forces. Returning to the Town of Meeme, he was employed at the Valders Canning Co. from which he retired 10 years ago. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Mrs. Reynold Groell, Valders; three brothers, Henry, Town of Meeme, Edgar, San Diego, Calif., and Frederick, St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 1970
ALVINA KOEPPEN cemetery #87 Mrs. Alvina Koeppen, 77, a resident of the Town of Meeme, died Monday evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since being stricken with a heart attack at her home Sunday. She was born Sept. 10, 1887, in the Town of Centerville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, and was married June 19, 1909, to Christian Koeppen of the Town of Meeme. The couple lived on the Koeppen homestead. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple observed their 55th wedding anniversary in June, 1964. Mr. Koeppen died July 10, 1964. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arno (Olieta) Wagner and Mrs. Allen (Caroline) Schwartz, both of rural Kiel; a son, Elmer, rural Kiel; seven grandchildren; one brother, August Schmidt, rural Cleveland, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Bramstaedt, Alpha, Minn. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church.
ALVINA (DEKKER) KOEPPEN cemetery #87 Wife of Frederick George [married June 14, 1930 at Louis Corners, Town of Schleswig] daughter of John Dekker and Mathilda Greve -died from "arteriosclerotic cardio vascular disease, 10 years") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
EMILE M.A. KOEPPEN cemetery #87 After a lingering illness of about two years, Mrs. Fred Koeppen, aged 61, passed away at her home near School Hill Sunday morning at about six o'clock. Cause of her death was given as diabetes. The deceased was born Feb. 10, 1870, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Quante. In 1899 she was married to Fred Koeppen, the couple locating on the farm where they have since resided. To the union five children were born: Alfred and Henry at home, Edgar at Tacoma, Wash., Fred at St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Reinhold (flaw in paper) at Manitowoc. Besides her husband, she is also survived by a sister, Mrs. August Roehl of Schleswig, and by three brothers, August and Rudolph Quante of Schleswig, and Henry Quante of Bellingham, Wash. Funeral services were held this Wednesday from the home, and at the Zion Lutheran church at Louis Corners at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald performing the last rites. Burial was in the... (rest is missing) - 1931
FREDERICK GEORGE KOEPPEN cemetery #87 Husband of Alvina nee Dekker [married June 14, 1930 at Louis Corners, Town of Schleswig] -son of Frederick Koeppen and Amelia Quante -owner of mink farm -began the mink ranch in the northeast section of the village in 1943 -managed this farm until 1979, when it was sold to his son Glenroy the mink farm ceased operation in 1992 -residence 203 N. 4th Ave. -died from "congestive heart failure -cervical vascular accident") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
WILHELMINA KOEPPEN cemetery #87 Town of Meeme Resident Dies; Rites Wednesday Manitowoc – Mrs. Wilhelmina Koeppen, widow of Christian Koeppen, died at the home of her son, Christian, in the town of Meeme Saturday night, due to infirmities of old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home with burial at the Louis Corners cemetery. Mrs. Koeppen would have been 72 of age at her next birthday, December 13. She was born in Manitowoc county and had lived here all her life. Her husband preceded her in death 23 years ago. She is survived by two sons, William and Christian, both residing in Manitowoc county, and by four step children, Mrs. Harmon of Louis Corners, Mrs. W. Schultz of Kiel, Henry Koeppen, living on the old homestead and Fred Koeppen of Milwaukee. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, November 9, 1926 – P. 15
JOHN KOEPSEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1886: Death of John Koeppsel, one of the oldest settlers of our county on Tues. morning. Burial takes place today, Thurs., at 2pm.
HENRY KOERPER cemetery #44 Name: Koerper, Henry Fred C. D.: 7/6/1878 B.: 8/17/1862 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 15 Yrs. 10 Mo. 19 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Friedrich Koerper M.: Louise Koerper, Mtw. Cause of Death: Accident by labor Pg. #: v.1 p.276 **************** [Henry Koerper/bur. 07-07-1878] ( [Burial register has buried the son of Friedrich Koerber L2 B99 $2.50]
ANNA KOESER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906: Death Thursday last week of Anna Koeser, daughter of August Koeser in Two Rivers, of a heart disease. The deceased was born 06 Sept. 1869 in Two Rivers and has been ill since childhood. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. (Note: I have an Annie Koeser in the death index, d. 1 Nov. 1906 which would fit with this Anna's age.)
CARL KOESER, SR. cemetery #86 Carl Koeser, Sr., Of School Hill Is Called To Rest Carl Koeser, Sr., aged 76, died at his home in School Hill this morning, after an illness of two weeks duration. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Karstedt and Mrs. Philip Hickmann of School Hill and Mrs. George Hickmann of Spring Valley and four sons, Carl, Jr. in School Hill, Fred in Iowa, Valentine at Kiel and William at home. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Koeser home and burial will be made at the Union cemetery at Louis Corners. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 10, 1931 - P. 2
CARL H. KOESER cemetery #86 Carl H. Koeser, 76, of Elkhart Lake, a retired mason contractor, died at the Plymouth Hospital at 2:15 a.m., today. He had been seriously ill for the past six weeks. Born Oct. 11, 1886, in the Town of Meeme, Mr. Koeser was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koeser. He attended the district school and married Miss Elsie Rades on April 10, 1909, in the Town of Schleswig. After the marriage, the couple lived at School Hill in the Town of Meeme. They also resided in Kiel for six years and in the Town of Herman for 7 1/2 years. Since the death of his wife Aug. 27, 1953, Mr. Koeser has lived in Elkhart Lake and surrounding communities. He was a mason by trade and a mason contractor in the community until retiring due to ill health a year ago. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Herman (Erna) Schultz of the Town of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Walter (Helen) Schelk of Plymouth, Mrs. Edward (Alma) Ardell of the Town of Plymouth, and Mrs. Hugo (Caroline) Schreiber of Two Rivers; two sons, Edgar Koeser of Howard Grove, and Arno Koeser, Town of Herman; a brother William Koeser, Town of Meeme; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Karsteadt, Mrs. Philip Hickmann and Mrs. George Hickmann all of the Town of Meeme, 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Paul Olm of Elkhart Lake officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press - August 14, 1963
CAROLINE KOESER cemetery #82 Sheboygan Press: "Mrs. Koeser Dies Today at Home Of Son", 9 Apr 1940 Kiel - (Special) - Mrs. Caroline Koeser, 76, widow of the late Louis Koeser, passed away early this morning at the home of her son, Louis, Jr., town of Rhine, after ailing for a few days. She was born Caroline Duebner, Jan. 20, 1864, in the town of Newton, and was married Oct. 28, 1882. Following their marriage, the couple resided in the towns of Herman and Newton, and then lived on a farm in the town of Schleswig for 29 years. This farm was sold to a son, Herman, and the couple returned to the town of Newton, where Mr. Koeser died Nov. 27, 1930. Since that time Mrs. Koeser has lived with her children. Twelve children were born of the marriage, three of whom died in childhood. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. August (Anna) Voelker, Colby, Wis.; Mrs. Edward (Sophie) Bebermeir (sic), town of Rhine, and Mrs. H. C. (Jennie) Schaar, of New Holstein; six sons, Herman, Christian, John and Emil, of the town of Schleswig; Carl, town of Newton, and Louis, of the town of Rhine. Also surviving are 30 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Anna Voigt, of Sheboygan, and a brother, Christian Duebner, of the town of Newton. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home here, and at 2 o'clock at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman, with the Rev. William Wollmann officiating. Interment will be in the Kiel city cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until time of services. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ELSIE (RADES) KOESER cemetery #86 Mrs. Carl Koeser Mrs. Carl Koeser, 61, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday at her farm home in the town of Herman after a lingering illness. Nee Elsie Rades, she was born July 24, 1892, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Rades. She was married to Carl Koeser on April 10, 1909. The couple made their home in the village of School Hill in Town Meeme after their marriage, then resided in Kiel for six years. For the past seven and a half years they lived in the town of Herman. Survivors are her husband; four daughters, two sons, 16 grandchildren, and a brother. Three infant children, four sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove, with the Rev. O.W. Heier, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Millersville, officiating. Interment will be in Union cemetery in the town of Schleswig. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Sheboygan Press, August 28, 1953 - P. 8 (edited)
EMMA KOESER cemetery 89A Two Rivers Reporter Friday, February 9, 1923: After a long illness Mrs. Silas Koeser passed away Monday morning at her home, 2300 Thirteenth St., a victim of cancer of the stomach. Deceased, before her marriage was Miss Emma Thiede. She was born in this city in 1876, and had reached the age of 47 years when removed from the midst of her family of nine children, several of whom still need the mother's loving care, the youngest being four years of age. Besides her husband those who mourn her untimely death are the following sons and daughters; Mrs. Everett LaFond, Mrs. Lester Lonzo, Silas, Jr., Phyllis, Lloyd, William, Lois, Harold and Donald. Other relatives are her mother, Mrs. Henry Thiede; a sister, Mrs. Charles Haltaufderheide, and five brothers; Henry and Fred Mandel and August and Ernest Thiede of this city and William Thiede of Jefferson. Mrs. Thiede's death is a sad loss to her family and many friends who lived her as a devoted wife and mother. The funeral will be from the Evangelical church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
HENRIETTA KOESER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896: Death on Sun. in Two Rivers of Mrs. August Koeser, following a 6-mo. illness.
WILLIAM KOESER cemetery #86 William Koeser, 72, of the Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) died Saturday night at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Carl and Maria Maurer Koeser. He attended district school in the Town of Meeme. He was a mason by trade and also operated a farm. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, April 29, 1968 - P. 16