[ Kr ]   OBITUARIES

MARGARET KRABER    cemetery #10

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906:
Mrs. Margaret Kraeber, wife of village Centerville resident John Kraeber,
died last week of heart dropsy (Herzwassersucht). The deceased was born 09 July
1829 in the Prussian Rhine Province and came to America in 1886. She leaves 4
children in addition to her husband. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon.


CARL KRACHT  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901:
Death on Fri. of Carl Kracht, a well-known local resident, in the residence 
of his son-in-law Mathias Christiansen here following a 2-yr. illness. Mr. 
Kracht was born in Belitz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 09 Jan 1826. He came to 
No. America in 1852 and lived in Canada for 4 yrs. He came to Manitowoc in 
1856 where he lived ever since. He operated a nursery here until2 yrs. ago 
when his wife died, at which time he gave up the nursery and went to live 
with a daughter. His funeral was held Sun. with a large number of vehicles 
in the funeral procession.


FRIEDERIKA KRACHT   cemetery #64

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908:
Death in Two Rivers Sunday last week of Mrs. H. Kracht of Two Creeks. The
funeral was held Tuesday in Town Mishicott.


HEINRICH KRACHT   cemetery #64

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909:
Death on 04 April in Two Creeks of Henry Kracht, an old and esteemed 
resident of that town, leaving several children. His wife preceded him 
in death a few months ago. The funeral was held last Thursday.


MINNA KRACHT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1899:
Death Mon. afternoon of 85-yr. old Mrs. Charles Kracht. She became ill with 
the grippe only a day earlier but because of the her weakened condition and 
advanced age it caused her death. She was born 10 June 1814 in Hanover and 
in 1852 married Charles Kracht, her surviving husband with whom she went to 
Canada. Later the pair came here and have lived near the Manitowoc city limits 
where Mr. Kracht worked as a gardener. In addition to her husband she is 
survived by one daughter, Mrs. M. Christiansen. The funeral took place yesterday 
afternoon with a large number of people in attendance.


MYRTLE L. KRAEMER  cemetery #61

Myrtle L. Kraemer, 92, of Kiel, died peacefully Tuesday morning,
May 4, 2004, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.
She is the former Myrtle Henschel born April 27, 1912, in the
Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Charles and Alvina Brandt
Henschel. Myrtle attended Pigeon River School in the Town of
Meeme.
On August 29, 1931, she married Arno W. Kraemer at Bethel
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. Arno preceded her in
death on Jan. 7, 1978. The couple resided in Newton and Osman.
Myrtle moved to Kiel in 1979.
Myrtle was a member of St. James UCC, Spring Valley, and a
charter member of the ladies aid society. She was presently a 
member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, and the ladies aid society 
and was active with the Kiel Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed gardening, playing sheepshead, skat, cribbage and
bingo.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Thomas; one 
grandson; one great-grandson; four brothers; and five sisters.
Myrtle was a very special mother, mother-in-law and grandmother
who will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, at St.
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C.
Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in St. James Cemetery,
Spring Valley.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815
Sixth St., Kiel, on Thursday, May 6, from 4 until 8 p.m. and at 
the CHURCH on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in her name.
The Sheboygan Press, May 5, 2004


VERNA M. KRAEMER   cemetery #14

Verna M. Kraemer, age 86, of Howards Grove, died peacefully on Wednesday,
May 26, 2004, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home where she had been a resident 
the last month.
The former Verna, Karstaedt was born on June 7, 1917 in the town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Heckmann) Karstaedt. 
She attended School in the town of Meeme.
Verna Karstaedt was united in marriage to Walter Oehldrich on April 3, 1937 
at Ss. John and Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Walter 
preceded her in death on July 7, 1977.
She married Arthur Kraemer on Feb. 7, 1981. Verna was a member of Grace 
Lutheran Church of Haven and the Ladies Guild of the Church.
Verna was an avid gardener and raised beautiful produce that she gave to 
her family and friends. She enjoyed craft making and sewing doll clothes 
for her three great-granddaughters.
Surviving Verna are two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, one brother-in-law, four sisters-
in-law. Also surviving her is a stepdaughter, four stepsons, 16 step-
grandchildren, nineteen step-great-grandchildren and one step great-great-
grandson. Verna was preceded in death by two infant sons: one step-grandson, 
Thomas: two sisters, Olive Koeppen and Dorothy Wenzel; and one brother,
Gilbert Karstaedt.
A funeral service will be held for Verna on Friday May 28, at 7 p.m. at 
Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center. The Rev. Ronald Pederson, 
pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Haven will officiate. Interment will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, town of Centerville.
Friends may call on the family on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the 
service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Verna 
M. Kraemer.
Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent at the Zimmerfuneralhomecom Web site,
The Sheboygan Press, May 27, 2004


FRANK KRAFT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905:
Death Fri. of 70-yr. old Frank Kraft of old age debility in 
St. Marien Hospital where he had been staying at the expense 
of the city.


MILDRED KRAFT   cemetery #82

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Mildred Anna Kraft, 83, 
of Manitowoc who died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
The services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Allen Bowe officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Kraft was born January 3, 1880, on a farm near Downsville, Dunn 
County, daughter of the late Jacob and Magadelene Michael Flick. She 
attended Hay Crick School and was married to Conrad John Kraft at 
Downsville December 30, 1903. The couple lived at Kiel from 1926 until 
1958, moving to Manitowoc.
She was a member of Kiel Presbyterian Church and the Dorcas and Missionary 
societies of the church.
Surviving are the husband, four sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Howard of 
Chicago, Harold of Green Bay and Robert of Milwaukee; five daughters, Miss 
Elizabeth Kraft, Mrs. Roy Madsen and Mrs. Fritz Schuler of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Kenneth Seph of Victorville, California and Mrs. Burt Van Oss of Holland, 
Michigan; a brother, Edwin of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Albert 
Diesslin of St. Paul, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren and five great grand-
children. A son, Kenneth, preceded her in death. - June 1, 1963
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Funeral Services for Mrs. Conrad J. Kraft, 83, of Manitowoc, 
a former resident of Kiel, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday 
at the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will 
be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of 
services.
Mrs. Kraft died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
where she had been a patient for a past month.
The former Mildred Flick was born Jan. 3, 1880, near Downsville, 
a daughter of the late Jacob and Magdalene Flick. She received 
her education at Hay Crick School. She married Conrad Kraft Dec. 
30, 1903, at Downsville.
The couple moved to Kiel in 1926 and lived there until 1958 when 
they moved to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kiel and a 
former Dorcas and Missionary Society member.
Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Miss Elizabeth Kraft, 
Mrs. Roy (Lois) Madsen, and Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Schuler, all of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Semph, Victorville, Calif., and 
Mrs. Burt (Madeline) Van Oss, Holland, Mich., four sons, Leonard, 
Manitowoc, Howard, Chicago, Harold, Green Bay, and Robert, Milwaukee; 
18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Albert 
Diesslin, St. Paul, Minn., and a brother, Edwin, Orlando. Fla. - 1963


CLARENCE KRAHN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1901:
Death of a 3-mo. old child of Gustav Krahn here on Sun. after a short illness.


GUST C. KRAHN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 June)
Local barber Gustav Krahn died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning 
between 5 and 7 a.m. The exact time of his death cannot be given because 
he was home alone while his wife was on a visit to Manitowoc. He had already 
arisen and had his breakfast when the attack hit. When he was found his 
coffee was still warm. He had planned a trip to English Lake for Sunday and 
on the return trip pick up his wife in Manitowoc… A doctor was called but 
could only confirm that Mr. Krahn was dead from a heart attack. He was 32 
years of age and is survived by his widow and an 8-year old daughter. He 
was widely known and respected here. He operated a thriving barber shop near 
Waverly House.


HERMAN KRAHN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899:
Fri. night Herman Krahn, a young man from Kaukauna who formerly resided here,
was killed by being run over by a freight train near Marshfield. He was a brakeman on
the train and was missing when it arrived in Marshfield. The search found his mangled
body on the tracks and it is surmised that he slipped and fell under the wheels. He 
was buried Mon. in Manitowoc.


WILLIAM KRAHN, SR.   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909:
Wilhelm Krahn, who has been a resident of our city for 42 years, died Sunday at
age 57. The deceased formerly worked in the factory of Smalley Manufacturing Co.
until illness forced him to give up his work. He leaves a widow, 3 daughters, a son,
his elderly mother and several sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.


CLARA B. KRAINIK   cemetery #44

Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat 23 Mar 1974:
Mrs. Arthur Krainik, 80, of 840 Hawthorne Ter., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.  The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Krainik, nee Clara Bracken, was born Dec. 23, 1893, at Chicago, 
daughter of the late Olaf and Jenny Bracken.  She attended schools in 
Chicago.  She was married to Arthur Krainik Oct. 30, 1920, at Chicago.  
She was a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 
No. 196, the Manitowoc Commandery Order No. 45, Knight Templar, and the 
Shrine Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Mueller, 
of Dubuque, Iowa, and Miss Ardis of Chicago; three grandchildren and a 
great grandchild.  Three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home form  to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday 
until the time of service.  Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at
7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRANK L. KRAINIK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1905:
Death Sat., following a long illness, of 32-yr. old 
Frank Krajnik from typhus. He was a partner in the 
local firm of Krajnik Bros. He was well known here 
and enjoyed general admiration. In addition to his 
widow he leaves one child, his mother, 4 brothers 
and 6 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
     *******
[bur. 08-08-1905/age 32 yrs/cause: typhoid fever]


VIOLA M. KRAINIK   cemetery #32

Viola (Herman) Krainik, a.k.a. Krajnik, age 95, a Francis Creek resident, 
died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County. 
Viola was born Oct. 10, 1909 near Branch, in the town of Kossuth (Route 5), 
daughter of the late Luke and Emma (Hessel) Herman. The family moved to 
Mishicot in 1915 and then to Francis Creek in 1922. She was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School class of 1927. Viola was employed at Hessel Music House 
for several years, then at Korzinek Music Shop until her retirement in 1965. 
On Sept. 28, 1957, Viola married Joseph Krainik at St. Anne Catholic Church, 
Francis Creek. After their marriage, they lived at Polifka Corners from 1957 
until 1974 when they moved to Francis Creek. Viola was a member of St. Anne 
Catholic Parish, Francis Creek and St. Anne Altar Society. She was a long time 
member of the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Auxiliary Post 6179, Kellnersville having 
served as president, secretary and treasurer. She was honored as auxiliary 
president at the VFW state convention in West Allis. Viola was an active 
participant in the Francis Creek-Rockwood Senior Citizens where she served as 
secretary for eight years. She also enjoyed belonging to the Kellnersville 
Senior Citizens. 
Viola went home to the Lord on Sept. 26, 2005. She was preceded in death by her 
husband: Joseph, on Sept. 24, 1986; her parents; two brothers: Luke Herman Jr. 
and Carl (Webber) Herman; two sisters: Beatrice Benish and an infant sister, 
Mary; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. 
Survivors include nephews, nieces; brother-in-law: Ernest Krajnik, Francis Creek 
and nieces and nephews of the Krajnik family. A special family, the Neilitz family, 
is also included. Other relatives and friends will miss Viola. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, 
at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul Paider will officiate 
with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc, to follow. Relatives and friends 
may greet the family from 9 a.m. Thursday to the time of liturgy at 10 a.m. Memorials 
to St. Anne Parish, Francis Creek or the donor's choice would be appreciated. 
The staff of the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is serving 
the Krainik family. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


WENZEL KRAINIK      cemetery #44
 
From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday June 8, 1899:
Wenzel Krainik of this city, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Oshkosh, on
Saturday last. He had undergone an operation for appendicitis twelve
days before. The operation seemed to be successful and the wound had
healed. But a few days before his death his stomach would not retain
food. His wife and two of his children were present at his bedside when
he breathed his last. His remains were brought here for interment. The
funeral took plac on Monday and was conducted by the Society C.S.P.S. of
which he was a member.
He was born at Melnik, Bohemia, September 28, 1846, and when 10 years
old came to this country, landing at New Orleans. The family came north
and settled in Kossuth in 1856. In 1867 he was married to Annie Svoboda,
and in 1870 spent a few months clerking in Chicago. He returned to 
Kossuth and resumed farm work. He served for some time on the board of
supervisors. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Manitowoc and went into
the hotel business with his father-in-law, soon after assuming entire
control himself. Twelve years ago he built a store and engaged in the
mercantile business though he left the management of the store to his
children. He was elected to the city council three times and was a 
member of the county board one year. He leaves a wife and 11 children,
6 girls and 5 boys. They are Mrs. Fanta, Mrs. Cermak, Misses Alvina,
Bessie, Addie and Blanche and John, Frank, Anton, Emil and Charles.
Mr. Krainik was a public spirited citizen and a man of considerable
enterprise. He so ordered his life as to earn respect and confidence of
all who knew him.
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From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899:
Death Sat. of Wenzel Krainik following an appendix operation in an Oshkosh
hospital. The 53-yr. old man was an eminent citizen of our city. He leaves a widow 
and eleven children. The funeral took place Mon. at the local city cemetery.


MICHAEL KRAJECK   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1897:
Death recently from diphtheria of the 12 yr. old son of Mr. Kracek 
in Town Two Rivers on Range Line.
(Note from researcher: A son of Mr. Kracek died of diphtheria in 1897. 
My great uncle, Michael Krajeck died in 1897 at about age 12-13. He was 
born in rural Two Rivers in about Sept. 26, 1884. He is buried with family 
in Calvary Cemetery. I believe the family lived North of town at that time. 
Our surname was spelled so many different ways, but I think this child 
belongs to our family. (see contributors page for contact info)


JOSEPH KRAJNIK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1899:
Death late Tues. of Joseph Krainik after a 4-mo. confinement with a lung illness. 
He was born 25 Jan. 1845 in Bohemia and came to America with his parents while he 
was still a child. He has lived in our city since he was 18 yrs. old. He leaves a 
widow and 8 children. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.


MARY KRAJNIK   cemetery #44

Name: Krajnik, Mary
D.: 8/8/1877
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/28/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs.
B.P.: Mtwc. Co.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: R. K. Paine M.D.
Spouse:
F.: Dead
M.: Mary Krajnik
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1  p.228


JAN KRALOVEC   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907:
On Tuesday last week the body of farmer John Kralevetz was found dead in the
yard of his Town Gibson farm. A heart attack had ended the life of the 70-year 
old man. The funeral was held Friday in Tisch Mills.


FRED KRASE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1909:
A telegram was received here Monday from Nordhoff, California, reporting the death
of Fred Krase. The deceased, who was 36, was formerly employed here by the
local gas company. Several weeks ago he traveled to California for reasons of health.
He leaves a widow and 3 children. The body will be shipped here for burial.


SIMON KRAUS   cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1906:
Too late for inclusion in last week's newspaper, news was received that 
Simon Kraus in Centerville, father of our well-known fellow citizen Alois Kraus, 
died Monday last week. Mr. Kraus was born 06 February 1810 in Bavaria and was 
easily one of the earliest settlers in our county, arriving in Centerville over 
53 years ago where he established a small brewery which he operated for a long 
time. Several years ago he made a trip to Germany with the above named son and 
spent several months in his native home. For the last few years he has been 
confined to his bed. He leaves 5 sons. The funeral was held last Thursday in 
the Catholic Cemetery of Centerville.


CHARLES KRAUSE   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909: 
Death in Two Rivers on Saturday morning of Charles Krause, a well-known resident 
of our city. He had been ill for a long time with a complication of diseases, of 
which the main illness was rheumatic fever. He was 53 years old and an independent 
building contractor having built some of the finest homes in Two Rivers. He was a 
member of the Court House Building Committee and represented the interests of the 
county during the construction of the new Court House. He filled several positions 
of trust in the City of Two Rivers. At the time of his death he was President of 
the Light and Water Commission of Two Rivers and represented that city many years 
on the Board of County Supervisors. He is survived by a widow and 2 sons. The 
funeral was held Tuesday.
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From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909: 
In memory of former County Supervisor Chas. Krause of Two Rivers, the flag at
the County Court House was flown at half mast.


ELIZABETHA KRAUSE   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905:
Death Thurs. in Town Kossuth of 83-yr. old Mrs. Elizabeth Krause. 
She came to America from Germany in 1868 since which time she has 
lived in Manitowoc County. Her husband died 19 yrs. ago. 13 children 
and many grandchildren mourn at her grave. The funeral was held Sun. 
from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
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From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 Jan.)
Widow P. Krause, an old settler of Kings Bridge, has died 
and her funeral was held here last week. The funeral was 
quite well attended in spite of the deep snow which made 
attendance almost impossible. She was the mother of master 
mason Peter Krause here.


PETER KRAUSE   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Sep.)
Peter Krause, a well-known mason, is presently very ill and the prognosis
is unknown. He has a large family, several of his children being married.
(The ill man died Tuesday. He was 59 years old, had been born in the Prussian 
Province of Posen, and came to America at a very young age. He leaves a widow 
and 11 children. -The Editor)


WILLIAM KRAUSE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904:
Death Mon. afternoon, after an illness of several weeks with 
a type of blood poisoning, of Wilhelm Krause, a teacher in the 
local Lutheran School. The deceased, who has been ill for a 
long time, felt well enough to serve as director of the Lutheran 
Church's recent orchestra concert. Next day he had to return to 
his sick room at the risk of losing his life. 
He was born 19 Mar. 1880 in Jackson, Wisconsin. He was trained 
as a teacher in the Seminary of the Lutheran Synod and accepted 
a position as teacher in the local Lutheran School in 1900. On 
01 June last year he married Miss Bertha Schaefer, daughter of 
Mr. J.H. Schaefer here, his now surviving widow. He is also 
survived by his sorrowing parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. His 
funeral will be held this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[cause: meningitis]


JOSEPH KRAUZ   cemetery #21

Name: Krauz (Kranz?), Joseph
D.: 10/11/1867
B.: 
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 45 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.48


EMMA KRCH   cemetery #54

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1909: 
Death in Rockland Wednesday last week of 16-year old Emma Kirch, daughter of
Frank Kirch, of consumption. The funeral was held Friday.


ANNA KRCMA   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1908: 
Death Sunday of 32-year old Miss Anna Krema(sic) of Gibson at the 
residence of her sister here, Mrs. Jacob Stangel, after a two week 
confinement there. The deceased leaves her parents and 5 sisters. 
The funeral was held Tuesday in Tisch Mills.


JOSEPH KRCMAR

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901:
Death Wed. last week of local resident Joseph Kremar while paying a visit 
to his daughter in Oconto. The deceased, who was born in Austria, reached 
the age of 81. He is survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was 
held Sun.
(Note: I believe this is where this obit. goes.)


ANTON KREBSBACH   cemetery #83
 
Anton Krebsbach, for the past seven years a resident of Kiel, died at his 
home Monday morning at the age of 56. He had been unable to work for the 
past three years because of ill health, and died from an attack of pneumonia. 
He had been employed at the Kiel Furniture factory from the time he came to 
Kiel until failing health forced him to give up his work.
The deceased was born Feb. 13, 1872, in the town of Charlesburg. After his 
marriage on April 24, 1906, he moved with his wife to farms in Gravesville, 
one near Fond du Lac, and another near Kloten, respectively, settling finally, 
about 15 years ago on a farm north of Kiel. Here he lived until the death of 
his wife seven years ago, when he moved with his family to the city of Kiel.
He is survived by one son, William, at home, and two daughters, Alvina and 
Johanna. Two children died in infancy. Two brothers, Henry of Marytown, and 
August of Oakfield, survive him and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Scholzen of Los 
angeles, Calif., and Mrs. John Winter of St. Anna.
Funeral services were held this Thursday moring, the Rev. A. Roder performing 
the last rites. Interment was in the Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery. - March 1928


JOHN KREBSBACH   cemetery #83

John Krebsbach, the 12 year old son of Anton Krebsbach of this city, 
died at his home on Friday morning, after a week's illness with spinal 
disease. He was born in Kloten, Calumet county, October 23, 1911 and 
lived with his father, brother and sisters here for the past two years, 
attending the Catholic parochial school. He was not in good health for 
some years, being subject to epileptic fits. He leaves his father, one 
brother and two sisters. The funeral took place on Monday forenoon, with 
services at the St. Peter and Paul's church, Rev. A. Roder officiating.
Interment in the church cemetery. - 1924


WILLIAM KREBSBACH   cemetery #83

Funeral services for William Krebsbach, 23, who died at the
Mayo Brothers hospital at Rochester, Minn., following an operation,
were held here Saturday morning with last rites at the Sts. Peter
and Paul church conducted by the Rev. 0. Roder. Burial was made
in the church cemetery, where the youth’s parents lie.
The deceased was born March 18, 1907, in the town of Chilton,
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krebsbach. About sixteen
years ago he moved with his parents to the farm now occupied by
Fred Bruckner, where the family lived until nine years ago, when
they moved to Kiel upon the death of Mrs. Krebsbach. The father
passed away exactly two years before the death of his son. The
young man was an employe of the Kiel Woodenware Co. here, and
lived at the Arthur Martz home. He had worked until a month ago,
when poor health forced him to stop. He had been at the home
of his fiancee, Miss Lucille Kutz in Spring Valley, and was taken
from there to the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan. From there
he went to Rochester where an operation was performed on his
head, and he failed to recover.
The body arrived at Kiel Thursday.
Of the family, two sisters survive. They are Mrs. Allan Collin
of Meggers and Miss Johanna, aged 9, who lives with an uncle,
Henry Krebsbach, at Marytown. One brother, John, died six years
ago.


LOUISA KREIE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908: 
Death Monday following an operation in Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. Louise
Kreie, a resident of Town Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached the age of 58,
leaves her husband, 6 sons and 3 daughters. She is also survived by her mother 
and several sisters. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
(Note: It appears the tombstone death year was either mis-transcribed or is off a year)


GEORGE KREIMAN   cemetery #80
 
George H. Kreiman, 98, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died early 
Tuesday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient 
five days.
He had resided at the Sheboygan Retirement Home since September, 1970. 
He was born August 11, 1875 in Schleswig, a son of the late William and 
Augusta Basta Kreiman.
On November 30, 1899 he married Hulda Gensch at Bethel United Methodist 
church, rural Kiel. After marriage the couple moved to the Kreiman 
homestead farm, which they operated until retirement in 1938.
Mr. Kreiman was a lifelong member of Bethel church, a former church trustee 
and teacher and superintendent of the church's Sunday School.
The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1959. His wife died 
on January 24, 1966. 
Survivors are a son, Reuben of Sheboygan; three grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
A son, Raymond, preceded him in death in 1932. Two sisters and two brothers 
also preceded.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, at Bethel Church, 
rural Kiel. The Reverend David Sharpe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will 
be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, rural Kiel.
A memorial fund for the Sheboygan Retirement Home has been established in 
Mr. Kreiman's name.


ANNA KREIMANN    cemetery #82

Mrs. Anna Kreimann Dies In Milwaukee
Mrs. Herman Kreimann, nee Anne Bookmeier, passed away at 4:25 a. m. 
Sunday at the home of her son, Erwin, in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Kreimann accidentally fell down a stairs in her home at 1104
N. 6th st., some months ago, and following the accident was 
removed to a hospital in Milwaukee, and later to the home of her 
son.
The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein on Feb. 27, 1861, 
the daughter of the late Juergen and Anna Bookmeier. On March 20, 
1889 she was married to Herman Kreimann of the town of Schleswig. 
The couple lived on a farm in that township until Dec. 21, 1917, 
when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Kreimann died Oct. 16, 1933.
Survivors are three children: Miss Hulda and Erwin of Milwaukee, 
and Miss Agena of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren; a
brother, Herman of Los Angeles, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. Maria
Thede of Chilton.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock 
at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiating.
Burial was made in the Kiel city cemetery. Pallbearers were Brun,
Valentine, Clifford, Filmore and Everett Bookmeier and Ray Thede.
(No newspaper named, 1946)


ARMIN R. KREIMANN   cemetery #80

New Holstein Man Dies Unexpectedly
Armin R. Kreimann, age 73, New Holstein died unexpectedly at his home 
Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ with Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial was 
in the Bethel cemetery, at Meggars.
He was born June 3, 1890, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late 
Edward and Emma Schilling Kreimann. On November 22, 1916, he married the 
former Laura Rosenbauer of the Town of Schleswig at Bethel Methodist 
Church at Megggars.
The couple resided at New Holstein, where Mr. Kreimann was employed at the 
Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products. They moved to Sheboygan in 
1922 and he worked for the Jenkins Machine Co. until 1933 when they moved 
back to New Holstein and he was employed by the H. G. Weber Co. of Kiel. 
In 1940 he returned to the Lauson firm until his retirement in 1955.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and of the 
Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Association at Meggars.
The couple celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 1961.
Suriving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Mabel) Rosenbauer, New 
Holstein; two grandchildren; a brother, Leland, of Chicago; and a sister, 
Miss Lilly Kreimann, New Holstein. - 1963


EMMA KREIMANN   cemetery #80
 
Mrs. Emma Kriman, 83, of 1030 Fourth street, Kiel, died early today at her 
home following a lingering illness.
Born July 20, 1865, in the town of Schleswig, the deceased was the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schilling.  She was married to Edward Kriman on 
March 14, 1889.
The couple made their home on a farm in the town of Schleswig until 1934 when 
they moved to Kiel.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Lily Kriman, at home; two sons, Lelan, Manitowoc, 
and Armin, New Holstein; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  Her 
husband and one son, Harry; preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Megger Bethel Methodist 
church.  The Rev. Clarence Becker, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be 
made in the adjoining Pilgrim's Rest cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from Sunday 
noon until 11 a.m. Monday, and may be viewed at the church from Monday noon 
until the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, September 17, 1948 - P. 10


HERMAN F. KREIMANN   cemetery #82

Hold Rites For H. F. Kreimann
Funeral services for Herman F. Kreimann, who passed away at his home 
Monday morning of last week were held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock 
from the home and at 2:30 o’clock services were held at the St. Peter 
Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman administered the last rites 
and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
At the residence Mrs. Edwin M. Duecker sang “Under the Shadow of Thy Wing,” 
accompanied by Mrs. Ludolph H. Schaar, at the piano.  The Senior Choir of 
the church sang “Nachermein Gott zu Dir,” “Last mich gehn,” and “In den 
Christen Heimatlanden,” at the church.
The pall bearers were: William Schultz, Louis Backhaus, Adolph Warnke, 
August F. Neumann, Gustave A. Duecker and Albert Lueloff. - 1933
          **************
Herman F. Kreimann, 69, Dies at His Home Monday
Herman F. Kreimann, aged 69, well-known resident, passed away at his 
home here at 11:20 Monday morning, after an illness of several months' 
duration. For ten days he was a patient at the St. Nicholas hospital, 
Sheboygan, where he was given medical attention, and for the past 
sixteen days was under doctor's care at his home here. In May, 1932, 
the deceased had undergone an operation from which he recovered to 
resume his duties the following September.
Mr. Kreimann was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein, November 
27, 1863, and later lived with his parents on a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Bookmeir of the town 
of New Holstein on March 20th, 1889, and the couple settled on a farm 
in Meggers which they operated until 1917 when they moved to Kiel to 
their present home. For many years Mr. Kreimann served as director of 
the Calumet County Mutual Fire Insurance company, and he served as 
janitor and caretaker of the Kiel City Hall building from the time of 
its erection in 1927 until his death.
Mr. Kreimann was baptized and confirmed in the Reformed church of which 
he was a life-long member.
Survivors are his wife, three children, Miss Hulda and Erwin, both of 
Milwaukee and Miss Agena of Minneapolis, Minn.; one granddaughter, Nancy
Lee Kreimann; a brother, Ferdinand of New Holstein; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Louisa Gau of the town of Eaton and Mrs. George Hajenga of New Holstein.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
family residence, North Sixth street and at 2:30 o'clock in the St. Peter 
Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman will officaite and burial will 
be made in the Kiel Cemetery on the family lot. - 1933


LILY KREIMANN      cemetery #80

Miss Lily Kreimann, 86, a New Holstein resident, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had lived the past 
three years.
She was born Oct. 23, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of Edward 
and Emma Schilling Kreimann. She attended district schools.
Miss Kreimann was employed at the K & R Restaurant in New Holstein until 
retirement.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, a former 
church choir member and Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Eaton 
Ladies Aid.
Survivors are nieces and nephews.
Three brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. 
John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, 
Town of Schleswig.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon Friday until 
the time of service????  (clipping ends) - 1978


LORA KREIMANN    cemetery #80

Mrs. Lora Kreimann, 78, of Route 2, New Hoistein, widow of Armin, 
died February 4 at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. She had 
been a patient there for the past two weeks.
Born November 10, 1896, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of 
the late Fred and Mary Steuven Rosenbauer, she attended district 
schools in the township.
On November 22, 1916, she was married to Mr. Kreimann at Bethel 
United Methodist Church in the Town of Schleswig.
The couple resided in New Holstein, then moved to Sheboygan, and 
in 1936 they moved back to New Holstein. He died on February 19, 
1964.
Mrs. Kreimann was instrumental in founding the K and H Lunch and 
Motel in New Holstein. She also provided a home for foster children.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, and 
the Eaton Ladies Aid.
Surviving are a daughter, and a foster child, two granddaughters, 
four sisters, Mrs. Anita Jochmann of New Holstein, Mrs. Hulda Quante 
of Withee, Miss Mary Rosenbauer and Mrs. Milton Broeker both of
Kiel; and two brothes(sic), Werner of Osman and Frederick of New 
Holstein.
Funeral services were held Friday at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ in Kiel, with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. 
Burial was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig.
1974


KATIE KREISA   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1906:
Death Tuesday last week of Mrs. Catharina Krejsa from cancer, with which
she had suffered a long time, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Hansen
in Two Rivers. The deceased was born in 1849 in Bohemia and came to Two Rivers
about eight years ago. The funeral was held Friday from the Catholic Church.


JOSEPH KREIZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906:
Death Saturday of Joseph Krietz, well-known resident of our city, 
in Holy Family Hospital during a cancer operation. Joseph Krietz, 
a cabinet-maker, was 63 years old and leaves a widow and 4 children.


JOSEP KREJCAREK   cemetery #18

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1890:
Death of Joseph Kreycarek of Town Cooperstown on 02 Dec. The burial took
place on Wed. at the cemetery near Zelinka’s place.


PAVEL (PAUL) KREJCI   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1892:
Death of 63 yr. old Paul Krejci, who leaves a widow and 5 children. (No date or
place mentioned.)


FRANZ KREMER   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897:
Death in St. Nazianz Mon. last week, of a 1-yr. old son of Anton Kraemer, 
of lung inflammation.


MARIA KREMER   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: 
Death in St. Nazianz on Fri. of last week of Mrs. Anton Kremer 
of childbed fever, a week after giving birth to 2 boys.
       ***********
first wife of Anton [married May 14, 1895 at St. Gregory] -born Hartford, 
Washington County died from "puerpheral fever" -this is shortly after the 
birth of son Franz on Feb. 8, 1896)
(Note: the obit mentions 2 sons.)


LOUIS KREPLIN   cemetery #78

This was found in the Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb 22, 1946, pg. 2, col. 4:
KREPLINE
Louis Krepline, 87, lifelong resident of the county, died at the farm home in 
Rockland last night of a heart ailment.  
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Berge funeral home, 
Valders, and at 2 o'clock at the German Lutheran church, Collins.  Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krepline was born in Centerville in 1858 and in 1879 married Miss Hulda Mahnke.  
They located on the present homestead in Rockland.  Mrs. Krepline died 29 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Bahnke, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, Mrs. Otto 
Bessert, all of Rockland; three sons, Robert and Henry of Rockland, Frank of 
Peshtigo; brother Frank of Medford; three sisters, Mrs. John Krueger of Chicago, 
Mrs. Anton Brust and Mrs. John Brust broth of Medford; 27 grandchildren and 73 
great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the 
services Monday.


HENRY KREPLINE   cemetery #78

From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Oct 23, 1969, pg. 10T, Column 2.
Henry Krepline, 78, of Collins, died Wednesday at Maple Crest Nursing
Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins.  The Rev. Robert Wendland will
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krepline was born July 10, 1891, in Town of Rockland, son of the
late Louis & Hulda Mahnke Krepline.  He married Magdelina Labitzke in 1913, 
and she preceded him in death.  In 1917, he married Anna Schultz.  She died
Aug. 15, 1951.  He always farmed on Town of Rockland.
Survivors are three daughters, two sons, two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, 
of Collins and Mrs. Otto Bessert of Rt. 2, Brillion; 34 grandchildren; 
and 10 great grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until
10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until time of service.


ROBERT KREPLINE   cemetery #78

From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 12, 1967, pg.11T col. 2.
Robert Krepline Sr., 86, of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday night
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St Peter Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Collins.  The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krepline was born Jan. 9, 1881, in Medford, WI; son of the late
Louis and Hulda Mahnke Krepline.  He married Bertha Peterman Oct. 17, 1902,
at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins.   They observed their
golden wedding anniversary in 1952.  Mrs. Krepline preceded her husband in
death March 15, 1960.  Four brothers and two sisters also preceded him in
death.
Surviving are three sons, a daughter, a brother Henry of Reedsville, two 
sisters, Mrs. Esther Bessert and Mrs. Bernard Reinke of the Town of Rockland, 
16 granchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Friday and at
the church from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until time of service.


MARY KRESHECK   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Apr.)
Southside resident Mrs. Kreschek died yesterday at age 60. 
She was a long time resident of Two Rivers. Years ago her 
husband operated a milk business here and was proprietor 
of a small farm. The funeral will be held Thurs. from the 
Evangelical Church.


EDWARD KRESL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1903:
Death Thurs. of Edward Kresl, the 17-yr. old son of Geo. Kresl here, 
following a long illness with consumption. The deceased was born 
26 Apr. 1886 in Brown County and came to Manitowoc as a 1-yr. old 
child where he has lived ever since. In addition to his parents he is 
survived by a sister. The funeral was Sun. afternoon.


ANNA KRESS   cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 27 May) 
Death 13 May of widow Anna Maria Kress, of stomach cancer. 
She was born 1835 in New York State, and in 1852 married 
Nikolas Kress, who died 7 mos. ago. In 1854 they came to 
Town Centerville to live. The deceased leaves a father, 
age 93, and 10 grown children of whom the youngest is 19. 
Burial was Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery. 


NICHOLAS KRESS   cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Hika, 29 Oct.) 
Death Thurs. evening of Nicolaus Kress, age 71, as a result of a stroke. 
He had been stricken in the barn the Sun. before. He was a widower with 
10 children. All the children are married except 3 girls, one of whom is 
a mute. His burial was Sun. morning in the Catholic Cemetery.


ANNA KRETCHE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906:
Following a one year illness Mrs. Anna Kretsche here died Tuesday at age 72.
Mrs. Kretsche had come here from her Bohemian home in 1880, and her husband
preceded her in death 13 years ago. She is survived by 4 sons and a daughter.
(Note from cem. office: The Burial Register has Anna Kretche, born in Bohemia.
She is buried next to Paul Krejci, born in Bohemia, on a lot purchased by Paul 
Krecjie (according to lot book) or Krejcie (in computer program). Also on the 
lot is a Helen Urbanek, whose parents were John & Anna (nee Princl) Kratche. 
We don't have a John & Anna Kratche but we do have John & Anna Kretche on a 
lot purchased by John Krejchie (according to lot book) or Kretche (in computer
program). I don't have any Kretsche burials, but I do have people with the last 
name Kretsch.(That's about 7 versions of the name.)


ARTHUR A. KRETSCH   cemetery #21
 
Arthur A. Kretsch, 72, of 1905 Park Ave., New Holstein, died Wednesday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Born Dec. 28, 1905, in the Town of Meeme, a son of John and Hulda Tagge 
Kretsch, he attended the district school.
Mr. Kretsch was a veteran of World War II.
On Feb. 5, 1948, he married Margaret Lotten at Manitowoc.
The couple located in St. Nazianz where Mr. Kretsch operated a tavern 
for four years. Later he was employed as a machinist at the A. A. Laun 
Furniture Co., Kiel. The couple moved to New Holstein in 1969. He retired 
in 1971.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter UCC, the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory 
Cemetery, St. Nazianz.
          ******************
husband of Margaret nee Lotten 
son of John Kretsch and Hulda Tagge -machinist of wood products -one time 
owner of the Gregor House Tavern -veteran from the World War II era -died 
from "uremia, nephrites -diabetes -hypertensive heart disease -anemia")


CHRISTINA KRETSCH     cemetery #83

Mrs. Christina Kretsch, aged 83, widow of the late Peter Kretsch, 
passed away at the family residence, 805 N. 6th street, at 7:30 on 
Friday evening following an illness of 4 weeks when she had the 
misfortune of falling at her home which caused her death. However, 
she has been confined at her home for many years.
The deceased, nee Christina Silbernagel, was the daughter of the 
late Jacob and Christina Silbernagel and was born in the town of 
Meeme, January 7, 1857. As a child she attended the parochial school 
in Schwarzwald.
She was married to Peter Kretsch, also of the town of Meeme, and the 
couple located on a farm in that township for a number of years. Then 
they disposed of their farm and resided in Ada where Mr. Kretsch 
operated a tavern for ten years. Then the Kretsch family moved to Kiel 
where they have resided since. While in Kiel, Mr. Kretsch also operated 
the tavern now owned by Anton Wettstein, on west Fremont street for many 
years, after which they retired and purchased their present home on North 
6th street. Mr. Kretsch passed away on May 15, 1935.
Survivors are three sons, Jacob G. of St. Paul, Minnesota, Frank J. and 
George M. of Kiel, 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, 2 sisters, 
Mrs. Josephine Becker of North Milwaukee, and Mrs. Anna Mersberger of 
Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 at the Ss. Peter and Paul church, with burial in 
the church cemetery near Kiel.  The Rev. J. J. Esdepsky officiated.


FRANK KRETSCH   cemetery #86

Resident of Town of Schleswig Dies
Funeral services were held Monday at the Meiselwitz 
funeral home for Frank Kretsch, 76, of Route 2, Kiel, 
who died Friday afternoon at Memorial hospital, 
Sheboygan. He had been a patient at the hospital for 
five days. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiated and 
burial was in the Union Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 18, 1885, in the Town of Meeme, a 
son of the late Mathias and Cathrina Kretsch. He 
attended school at Kiel and for many years made his
home at Cedar Lake. For the last few years he lived 
with his sister, Mrs. Katie Maurer, of rural Kiel. 
He was a mason by trade.
Surviving are two brothers, Hubert of Manitowoc, and 
Daniel of rural Manitowoc: and six sisters, Mrs. Andrew 
(Ela) Diels of Plymouth, Mrs. Henry (Helen) Busman, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Maurer, Mrs Joseph (Margaret) Lenz, 
Mrs. Arthur (Leona) Melhorn of Albany, Ore., and Mrs.
Robert (Aroma) Kieckhaefer, Bremerton, Wash. Three 
brothers and a sister also preceded him in death.


FRIEDA KRETSCH   cemetery #83
  
Mrs. Frieda Kretsch, 75, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday evening 
at West Allis Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two 
weeks.
The former Frieda Lettenberger, she was born March 24, 1889, at St. 
Nazianz, the daughter of the late Adolph and Ida Lettenberger. She 
attended St. Gregory’s Catholic School.
Her marriage to Frank Kretsch of Kiel took place Nov. 11, 1913, at St. 
Gregory’s Church.
They lived in Kiel where her husband was a rural mail carrier and later 
organized the Kretsch Brothers electrical firm with his brother, George.  
Her husband died in 1950.
Since that time, Mrs. Kretsch lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Herbert Jablonski, Brookfield, Wis.
She was a charter member of the Women Foresters and a member of the 
Christian Mothers Society of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Leah) Jablonski; a son, Roy, Kiel; 
seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lisa Hiemer, California; and two 
brothers, Ted Lettenberger, Manitowoc, and Edmund, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Church following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9 a.m. The 
Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem Mass.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. The Women 
Foresters will recite the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and the Christian 
Mothers’ vigil will be at 8 o’clock. - 1964


GERTRUDE KRETSCH   cemetery #84

Mrs. Kretsch Is Called To Rest On Monday Morning
Kiel, Wis. — (Special) — Mrs. Arthur Kretsch, 32, passed away
Monday morning at her farm home near Rockville.
She deceased, the former Gertrude Eichoff, was born in Town of
Schleswig on October 6, 1907, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Eichoff. She was married to Arthur Kretsch on May 26, 1934, in
Town of Meeme, and the couple located on the present farm home
after their marriage.
She was confirmed in 1921 at the Reformed church in Kiel and 
graduated from the Kiel High school in 1924. She then attended 
the Sheboygan Business college and was employed for 10 years as 
a bookkeeper in the Ehlers and Neumeister offices in Sheboygan.
Survivors are her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eichoff;
two sisters, Mrs. Henry Schlunes of Millhome and Mrs. Hugo Olm of
Spring Corners; one brother, Alva Eichoff of Town of Schleswig.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at the 
Meiselwitz funeral home at Kiel and at 2 p. m. at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate 
and interment will be made in the Rockville cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon 
until the time of the services. The casket will not be opened in the 
church. - 1939


THERESSA KREY        cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906:
South Side resident in the city of Two Rivers, Mrs. Theresa Krey, died Friday
after a long illness. The deceased came to America over 50 years ago and has lived in
Two Rivers ever since. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held
Saturday afternoon.


FERDINAND KRIEGER   cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909:
Death in Kiel Monday morning last week of Ferdinand Krieger, an old veteran
of the Civil War, at age 70 from a heart illness. The deceased had lived in Kiel for
many years but went to Milwaukee about 2 years ago to live with his daughter who is
a teacher there. In June he came back to Kiel, in a severely weakened condition,
where he lived with another daughter, Mrs. Adolph Stoelting.


FERDINAND KRIEGER   cemetery #82

To Hold Funeral of Former Resident
Funeral services for Ferdinand Krieger of Huntington Lake, California, 
will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Stoelting, Saturday, 
May 15, at 2 o’clock. Following cremation his ashes were shipped to Kiel 
and interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery, with the Rev. E. H. 
Delware officiating.
The deceased was born in Kiel, August 17, 1873 and went to Milwaukee to 
enter apprenticeship for carpentry three months before completing his 
high school course. Later he also took up stationary engineering and 
held such positions in Milwaukee and Duluth, Minn. Occasionally he 
returned to Kiel for short stays and finally made his home in California, 
where he died April 22nd from the results of an automobile accident.
Ferdinand Krieger is survived by five sisters, Frida of Milwaukee, Mrs.
George (Jessie) Mathes of here, Mrs. Berthold Holdenried and Mrs. Raymond 
J. (Cornelia) Bender of Glenn, California, and Mrs. Adolf (Hertha) 
Stoelting of Kiel; also three brothers, Walter of Milwaukee, Arthur of New 
York, and Gerhard of Kiel. A brother, Edmund, and a sister, Helen preceded 
him in death. His wife died in December 1934.


MARIA KRIES       cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1880:
Death of Mrs. Marie Susanne Kries, wife of Peter Kries, on 08 Jan. in
Kossuth. She leaves her husband and seven children. Burial was last Sat.


MARIE KRIES   cemetery #66   

Death Record for Marie Kries
female, white, laundress, retired, 
Date of Birth:  8/16/1899, born WI
Date of Death:  12/7/1977, Holy Family Hospital
Surviving Spouse:  Joseph Kries
Residence:  912 N 6th st, Manitowoc, WI
Father: Frank Stangel
Mother:  Anna Rezach
Informant:  Joseph Kries
Cause:  cardia arrest, mestastatic gall bladder cancer
Phy attended 10/19/1977 to 12/7/1977
Burial St Mary's Tisch Mills, 12/10/1977

(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


WILLIAM E. KRIES   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907: 
William Kries, a well-known resident of the South Side of our city, died 
Thursday last week of heart trouble. The deceased, a son-in-law of the 
recently deceased William Stephani, was 37. He leaves a widow and 5 children. 
The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface Church.


CHARLES KRIESER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1901: 
Suicide of Carl Krieser by ingesting carbolic acid. 
He was about 40-yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 
3 children. (A long article with many details, 
theories regarding motive, and reporting the inquest 
led by Justice of the Peace Markham.)


BARBARA KRIPPES   cemetery #83

This came from the Sheboygan County Register of Deeds Office from the Death 
Index Vol. 5 Page 313-1251

Name: Krippes, Barbara
Death Date: Apr. 31, 1891
Father: John Klinge
Mother: Margretha Hoffmann
Age: 55 yrs
Birth Date: January 25, 1836
Born: New Braun Bavaria, Germany
Died: Town of Rhine
Spouse: Martin Krippes
Cause: Cancer of Stomach
Buried: St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery, Kiel, Manitowoc
       ***********
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1891: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 07 Apr.) 
Death of Mrs. Martin Krippe on 03 Apr., of stomach cancer with which 
she had suffered many years. Her funeral was conducted yesterday, 
06 Apr., by Pastor J.H. Shieffen of St. Anna, who delivered the funeral 
sermon.


MARTIN KRIPPES  cemetery #83

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 10 Oct.)
Death of 72-yr. old Nic Kripper(sic) in the home of his son-in-law Jakob Faust 
here. 


MARIE KRIVANEK        cemetery #18

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906:
Death Saturday in Town Gibson of Mrs. Krivanek of old age debility. She was
buried in Cooperstown.


KAREL KRIWANEK    Cemetery #16

From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 4, 1884:
Died - At Cooperstown in this County on Monday Aug. 18, Charles
Kriwanek.
Mr. Kriwanek was born in Bohemia in 1856 and was consequently in

his 29th year at the time of his death. The deceased was well known and
highly respected by a large circle of friends and relatives and his
untimely death will be long felt and lamented by those he leaves behind.
He leaves a young wife and aged mother to mourn his loss.
When quite young he learned the tinsmith trade in Green Bay, later on he
opened a shop in Gibson which he ran for a few years. About six years
ago he located here in Cooperstown where he opened quite an extensive
dry goods and hardware establishment, he also ran his tin shop in
connection with his store where he did a large business as he kept
everything to be found in a country store. He was a strict honest
upright business man and one that the whole community will miss. His
family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. H.M.K.
Cooperstown Sept. 1st. 1884



FRANKIE KRIZEK    cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Oct. 1899: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 Oct.)
A 2-yr. child of cigar maker Krezek(sic) died and will be buried today from the 
Catholic Church.