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ALBERT LAACK cemetery #82 Albert Laack Instantly Killed Near Plymouth Farmer’s Jacket Caught in Flywheel While He Operated Saw Rig Northeast of City Plymouth – (Special) – Albert J. H. Laack, 46, was instantly killed shortly after 2 o’clock Friday afternoon when his overall jacket was caught in the flywheel of a saw rig on his farm northeast of here. Mr. Laack was sawing when the back of his jacket became caught in the flywheel of the four-wheeled rig. He was unable to help himself as the jacket wound up on the axel and pulled him against the wheel. He was then whirled around bodily by the powerful engine and his head struck a heavy bar, fracturing his skull. Coroner H.H. Heiden said today that death was instantaneous. Mr. Laack was popular in the community in which he lived and his death was a severe shock to all who knew him. Born Near Plymouth He was born Aug. 8, 1892, in town Plymouth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Laack. On July 24, 1920, he married Melinda Zenk, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. Rech. The couple lived on the present farm home since their marriage. Mr. Laack is survived by his wife; a son, Allen, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Manthei of Plymouth and Mrs. Herman Klemme of town Plymouth; and by one niece and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wittkopp funeral home here and at 2 o’clock at the Saron Reformed church in town Sheboygan Falls. The Rev. Henry T. Vriesen and the Rev. Herman G. Schmid will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Monday noon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, December 3, 1938 – P. 1 & 2 ALLEN H. LAACK cemetery #82 Allen Laack, 45, of 1406 School St., died unexpectedly early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. Born in the Town of Sheboygan Falls on June 16, 1925, he was a son of the late Albert and Malinda Laack. He attended Plymouth High School. On Oct. 30, 1943 he married the former Betty Reinecke. Mr. Laack was a salesman for Continental Baking Co. for 16 years. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge 299, and the Crystal Lake Sportsmen’s Club of which he was president. Survivors are wife; a daughter, his stepfather, Roy Stine, Sheboygan, and a brother, Roger Stine, Sheboygan. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Henning, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Nickel’s Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, December 28, 1970 – P. 10
JOSEPH V. LABINSKY cemetery #43 Joseph V. Labinsky, 54, of 1231A S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Labinsky was born Nov. 25, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late John Labinsky and Mrs. Josephine Mrozinski Labinsky. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in Company E of the 127 Infantry, 32nd Division, from Oct. 15, 1940 to Nov. 29, 1944. He also served oversees in New Guinea. Mr. Labinsky owned and operated a tavern at Newton until 1960 when he moved to Manitowoc where he was presently employed at Red Arrow Products Corp. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Josephine Libinsky, of Manitowoc, two brothers, Leo, of Manitowoc and Andrew, of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 28, 1971
PETER T. LACHOWICZ cemetery #89D Peter T. Lachowicz, 85, of 1000-19th St., Two Rivers, died Friday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. James Stamburski will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Lachowicz was born June 19, 1883, in Poland, son of the late Thomas and Barbara Stanul Lachowicz. He came to the United States and to Two Rivers in 1909. On Jan. 20, 1913, he married Amelia Sienzart at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Eggers Plywood Co. for several years and retired from Hamilton Mfg. Co. 15 years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Schultz of Two Rivers and Miss Helen, at home; a sister, Mary of Poland; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 28, 1968 page 5
MATHILDA LACROIX cemetery #83 Mrs. Paul LaCroix, 69, of 919 Fremont St., Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. The former Mathilda Kautzer, was born at St. Nazianz, Feb. 7, 1894, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kautzer, and was married to Paul LaCroix of the Town of Schleswig May 1, 1917, at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz. The couple lived on a farm in the Town of Schleswig for 32 years, retiring in 1949 and moving to Kiel. Mrs. LaCroix was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Christian Mothers Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Mildred) Modra, R. 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Roland (Veronica) Daun, R. 2, New Holstein; two sons, Hugo, R. 1 Newton, and Marvin, Cleveland, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, her twin, Mrs. Michael Wimmer, R. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Hugh Jolin, Manitowoc, and a brother, Adolph Kautzer, St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church at 10 a.m. Saturday following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30. The Rev. George Kiefer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. The Christian Mothers Society will recite the rosary at 8 o'clock Friday evening and the Catholic Knights at 8:30. - October 1963
PAUL P. LACROIX cemetery #83 Paul P. LaCroix, 81, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer and former Kiel resident, died Monday night at the Villa Loretto, Mount Calvary. Born June 29, 1889, at St. Anna, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth Dickrell LaCroix. On May 1, 1917, he married the former Mathilda Kautzer of S. Nazianz at St. Gregory Catholic Church. The couple operated a farm in Schleswig for 32 years before retiring and moving to Kiel. For several years he was employed by Kiel Wooden Ware Company. Mrs. LaCroix died October 29, 1963. He later made his home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Daun, Route 2, New Holstein. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish, Kiel, its Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Modra of Route 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Daun; two sons, Hugo of Route 1, Newton, and Marvin in Cleveland; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schramm of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Ida Schram of Chilton, and a brother, Edward of Rocky Knoll. Funeral services were held today, Thursday, at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ********* Paul P. LaCroix, 81, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer and City of Kiel resident, died Monday evening at Villa Loretto Home, Mount Calvary, Wis. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. LaCroix was born June 29, 1889, at St. Anna, Wis., son of the late William and Elizabeth Dickrell LaCroix. He married Elizabeth Kautzer May 1, 1917 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig for 32 years. They moved to Kiel in 1949 where Mr. LaCroix was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. for several years. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 29, 1963. He later made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Daun, of Rt. 2, New Holstein. Mr. LaCroix was a member of St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Kiel, the Holy Name Society of the church, and also a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors include two sons, Hugo of Rt. 1, Newton, and Marvin of Cleveland; two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Mildred) Modra of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Roland (Vironica) Daun of Rt. 2, New Holstein; a brother, Edward, of Rocky Knoll, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schram of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Ida Schram of Chilton; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a wake service will be at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1971
WILLIAM LACROIX cemetery #83 The death of William LaCroix, aged 78, occurred Tuesday of this week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Johst here. Tuesday was the 51st anniversary of his wedding. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. The deceased was born Nov. 19, 1851, in Germany. He came to this country at the age of seven years with his parents. Since his marriage Oct. 15, 1878, to Miss Elizabeth Dickrell, he carried on his occupation of farming. Three years ago he and Mrs. LaCroix came to the home of their daughter to live. Surviving him besides his wife are the following: Sons - Paul, on the old homestead in Schleswig, and Edward of Glenbeulah; daughters - Mrs. August (Anna) Zorn, New Holstein; Mrs. John (Susan) Johst, and Mrs. William (Pauline) Siewert, Kiel; and Mrs. Henry (Mary) Schram and Mrs. John (Ida) Schram of Meeme. The following sisters also survive: Mrs. Kathryn Ellenbeck and Mrs. Mary Ellenbeck, St. Anna; and Mrs. Katie Kieson, Winnetka, Ill. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. A. Roder performing the last rites. Interment will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery. Tri-County Record, Kiel WI, Thurs. Oct. 17, 1929, p. 1, c. 2
JOHN THOMAS LADD cemetery #82 John Thomas Ladd, 80, of 208 Southridge Drive, Kiel, formerly of Big Rapids, Michigan died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born August 1, 1921 in Middle Point, Ohio, son of the late Vaughn E. and Jennie Manship Ladd. John received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, and a master of science degree in mathematics from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in the 12th Army Air Corps, 57th Bombing in North Africa, Corsica and Italy. He married Ebba Stenvig in Detroit, Michigan on January 31, 1948. John was a professor of mathematics at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan retiring in 1981. The couple moved to Kiel in November of 2000. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy). He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. No newspaper named, October 6, 2001
EDWIN R. LADE cemetery #44 Edwin R. Lade, 67, of 1223 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lade was born Aug. 24, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Richard and Rose Schmidt Lade. He married Rose Bortsky Aug. 2, 1922, at Two Rivers. His wife preceded him in death July 29, 1951. Mr. Lade was a commercial fisherman on Lake Michigan for 50 years. He also owned and operated Lade’s Fish market at Manitowoc. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and two grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to church Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 6, 1970 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 10-05-1970/age 67 yrs./widower of Rose A. Lade/bur. on Edward Lade lot] (24 Aug 1903/Oct 1970/SSDI)
RICHARD LADE cemetery #44 Richard Lade, 84, commercial fisherman at Manitowoc for 60 years, died at 6 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mr. Lade, who resided at 1223 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, had been hospitalized three weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Lade was born at Little Suamico, Wis., Dec. 21, 1875, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fehrman Lade. He came to Manitowoc as a young man where March 8, 1898, he married Rose Schmidt. Before retirement five years ago he was a commercial fisherman for more than 60 years. Mrs. Lade died Thanksgiving Day, 1939. While at Little Suamico Mr. Lade gained experience as a fisherman working on rigs operated out of that Oconto County community. He often recalled the huge catches of perch, now a prized food, which were shunned in favor of herring. Three generations of Lades operated the fishing rig out of Manitowoc until he retired. Surviving are a son, Edwin R. of Manitowoc, with whom he resided; two brothers, Henry of Milwaukee and Edward of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Lanso of Baileys Harbor and two grandsons. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
ROSE A. LADE cemetery #44 Mrs. Edwin Lade, 46, of 1223 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Ev. church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Lade, nee Rose Boretsky, was born in Two Rivers in 1905 and following her marriage to Edwin Lade in 1927, the couple moved to Manitowoc. Survivors are the husband; two sons, Richard and Edwin at home; mother, Mrs. Antonia Boretsky of Two Rivers; three brothers, Edward of Two Rivers; Otto L. of Luxemburg and Benjamin of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Zuercher of Chicago and Mrs. James Smejkal of Two Rivers. Mrs Lade was a former member of the Ladies Aid society of the St. John church. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesdy until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 30, 1951 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ROSE S. LADE cemetery #44 Certificate of Death-(excerpts) PLACE OF DEATH-(1202-Green Street), FULL NAME-Mrs. Rose Lade, Sex-F, Color or Race-White, Date of Birth-Jan. 7-1880, age- 59, Occupation-Housewife, Birthplace-Colby, Wis. Name of Father-August Schmidt, Birthplace of Father-Wis., Name of Mother-Unknown, Birthplace of Mother-unknown, Date of Death-11-30-39, Cause of Death-Apoplexy (cerebral hemmorrage), Place of Burial-Evergreen Cem., Date of Burial-Dec. 4, 1939, Informant-Mrs. Richard Lade-Manitowoc Co. Register of Deeds ********** Mrs. Lade, 59, nee Rose Schmidt, died Thursday evening at 10:45 at the home, 1202 Green street, after suffering a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Lade had retired and about 10:45 Mr. Lade arose again to check the furnace. Mrs. Lade arose also, and when her husband was returning to the bedroom he heard her fall. She was dead when he found her. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the St. John’s Evangelical church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Saturday at 7 p.m. until Monday at 10 a.m. when it will be removed to the church to lie in state there until the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Lade was born on January 7, 1880 at Colby. She was married to Mr. Lade on March 12, 1899. Survivors are the widower, one son, Edwin Lade of Manitowoc, two grandchildren, two brothers, Arthur and Walter Schmidt of this city, and six sisters, Mrs. Frank Drumm, Mrs. Walter Flint, Mrs. Frank LaGesse and Mrs. Leo Brandt of this city, Mrs. Walter Behrens of Kohler and Mrs. Charles Toushak of Escanabe. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 1, 1939 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********** [d. 11-30-1939/age 66 yrs./cause: apoplexy/bur. on August Schmidt lot] (Mrs. Richard Lade, nee Rose Schmidt/d. 30 Nov. 1939/age 59 yrs. 10 mo. 23 days/ from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)
WILFRED LADURON cemetery #89D Wilfred Laduron, 54, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, president of Laduron Builders Inc., and an overseas Army veteran of World War II, died Saturday following surgery at U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital, Wood. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Laduron was born March 16, 1917, at Two Rivers, son of the late Jule and Catherine Rumf Laduron. He was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School after which he enlisted in the Army, serving from 1942 to 1945, most of the period in the European theater. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. A realtor, broker and builder, Mr. Laduron constructed scores of homes in the Mishicot area, starting with a development at what was known as Steiner's Corners, where he had resided. He was a member of Holy Cross parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services wil be at 8:45 o'clock this Monday evening. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1972
CARL LADWIG/LADEWIG Death Records, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume 3, Page 68 Name: Carl Ladwig Date of Death: September 9, 1882 Place of Death: Manitowoc County Sex: Male Color: White Date of Birth: March 15, 1813 - Germany Age at Death: 69 Years, 3 Months and 24 Days.
EDWARD J. LADWIG cemetery #43 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, June 12, 1935 Edward Ladwig, Veteran Police Officer: Is Dead 62 Year Old Night Chief Dies While Riding In Bus Last Evening Assistant Police Chief Edward J. Ladwig, member of the department for 28 years, died suddenly of a heat attack early Tuesday evening in a city bus while en-route to the police station to take charge of the night force. He was 62. The assistant chief, who boarded the bus at Wisconsin avenue and North 13th street shortly before 5:30 o'clock, collapsed suddenly in his seat in sight of a number of passengers on the bus. Ivan Schroeder, the driver, stopped the bus at Waldo boulevard and 18th street and Dr. F. E. Turgasen and the city ambulance were summoned. The doctor pronounced Mr. Ladwig dead after a brief examination. Death of Assistant Chief Ladwig occurred within three days of the 29th anniversary of joining the police department. This week Mr. Ladwig and his wife were stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schuette, 933 North 13th street, during their absence from the city. Mrs. Ladwig and Mrs. Schuette are sisters. He left the Schuette residence at the usual hour to catch a bus in order to reach the police station when the night officers reported for duty. Funeral Saturday Funeral services for Assistant Chief Ladwig will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the home, 1319 South 12th street, and at 10 am. from the St. Boniface church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The deceased was born in this city in 1872 and at an early age moved with his parent to Mishicot. Later he returned to this city and took a position as field superintendent for a canning company. On June 14, 1907 he was named a member of the police department and was assigned to night duty. On April 1, 1918 he was named assistant police chief, which position he continued to fill until his death. Except for periods when he was acting chief during the absence from the city of Police Chief Trochoell, Assistant Chief Ladwig served as head of the night force of the department. In addition to membership in the Wisconsin Police Protective association he was also a member of the St. Boniface society and the St. Boniface congregation. Married in 1904 In 1904 the deceased was married at Nordheim, this county, to Josephine Gretz. Survivors are his widow; a son Stanley, city; a daughter, Armela, city; two brothers, Henry, city and August, Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Christ Hendries, city; and four grandchildren. The body will be removed to the home on South 12th street Thursday morning from the Pfeffer Funeral home. Fellow members on the police department will act as pallbearers at the funeral services Saturday. They are Walter Herman, William Lasch, William Christiansen, Matthew Dufeck, Con Healy and George Tulsch. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EMMA LADWIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1896: Death Fri. evening last week of Emma Ladwig, the 2 yr. 11 mo. old daughter of South 11th Street resident Carl Ladwig, of the croup. The little casket was buried Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
ESTHER LADWIG cemetery #44 Mrs. Esther Ladwig, widow of William Ladwig, passed away after a year's illness at Maple Crest sanitarium Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the age of 27 years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ida Boeckmann, in Manitowoc and at the First Reformed church, the Rev. Otto Menke officiating. Burial at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Ladwig, nee Esther Boeckmann, was born in Manitowoc on April 21, 1897 and attended the home schools. After her marriage to William Ladwig the couple resided in Kiel for several years. She is survived by one son, Harold, aged 3 years; her mother, Mrs. Ida Boeckmann, and three brothers, Adolph, Rudolph and William, all of Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death about six months ago. He also passed away at the Maple Crest Sanitarium. - 1924 ****** [bur 05-12-1924/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur on William Boeckman lot]
FRED LADWIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906: 18-year old Fred. Ladwig, son of bridge tender F. Ladwig, died Friday of consumption, leaving his parents and several sisters. The funeral was held Monday from the Lutheran Church. ******* [bur. 01-29-1906/cause: consumption]
HENRY LADWIG cemetery #44 Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Friday, June 16, 1922 OLD RESIDENT ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS Henry Ladwig, resident of the county for more than a half century, died at the family home n the town of Two Rivers Friday afternoon following an illness due infirmities incident to old age. The funeral held Monday afternoon from the home with services at St. Johns Lutheran church. Burial was at Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc. The Rev. W. G. Hasse officiated at the services. Henry Ladwig was born in Germany February 22, 1836, eighty years ago and was married there coming to America a few years afterwards. He was thirty-two when he came to Manitowoc to make his home and for ten years worked on the farm and rented. Then he purchased the homestead in the Town of Two Rivers, near Mishicot, where he has for forty-four years made his home. Mrs. Ladwig died four years ago. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [Henry Ladwig/bur. 06-10-1922/cause: nephritis/bur. on Christ Endries lot]
MRS. HENRY LADWIG cemetery #44 The Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 24, 1917 PIONEER WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK Mrs. Henry Ladwig, a pioneer resident of the county and mother of Patrolman Edward Ladwig of the local police department, died suddenly at the home of her son, Albert, north of Two Rivers, last evening. Mrs. Ladwig, despite her 82 years, had enjoyed remarkable health and had not been ill. While about the house last evening preparing to retire she suddenly fell to the floor and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Mrs. Ladwig is survived by six children, Mrs. C. Hendries, Henry, August, Edward and Albert Ladwig and Mrs. Steckmesser. Two brothers, Carl and Edward Brey of this city and two sisters, one Mrs. Kummerow, of Two Rivers, survive. The funeral will be held Thursday. *********** The Reporter, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Friday, July 27, 1917: Mrs. Henry Ladwig aged 82, an old resident, died suddenly Monday night at the home of her son, Albert the town of Two Rivers. Deceased was born in Mecklenberg, Shwerin Germany. She is survived by her husband who also resides with the son Albert, two daughters, Mrs. Herman Stechmesser and Mrs. Christ Hendries of Manitowoc, and four sons August, Henry and Edward of Manitowoc and Albert of Two Rivers. The funeral was held from St. John's Church yesterday afternoon, interment being at Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HERMAN LADWIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Death in a Sheboygan hospital on Fri. of Hermann Ladwig of typhus. The deceased was a son of Henry Ladwig who resides in the vicinity of Two Rivers. The body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: intestinal infection]
KAROLINE LADWIG cemetery #44 DIES IN HOUSE WHICH WAS HOME 73 YRS. Mrs. Caroline Ladwig, widow of Christ Ladwig, died at the family home, 1301 South Tenth street, last night at 9:30 after an illness of many months. Last November she suffered a broken hip in a fall at the home and for weeks was a patient at the Holy Family hospital. Later she was returned to her home where death followed last evening. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with services at the Lutheran church, Eighth and Marshall street, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating, and burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Ladwig, nee Koebke, was born in the same home where she died and would have been seventy-three at her next birthday, August 2. At the age of eighteen she was married to Christ Ladwig and he died four years ago as the couple were preparing to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Five children also preceded Mrs. Ladwig in death and she is survived by one daughter, Miss Lillian Ladwig, at home and by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Always a home body Mrs. Ladwig devoted her life to her family and outside of her church affiliation belonged to no organizations. She won for herself a wide circle of friends by whom her death will be sincerely mourned. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1925 P. 2
MAGGIE LADWIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: After a 1-year illness, Mrs. Henry Ladwig died here Thursday in Holy Family Hospital following an operation. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. ******* [cause: obstruction of the bowels]
MARY LADWIG cemetery #82 The victim of a stroke suffered at the home of her father, William Ladwig at 4 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon, Miss Mary Theresa Ladwig, aged 49, passed away on Thursday evening of last week. She had been an invalid for the past nine and a half years. The deceased was born Nov. 27, 1881 in Pomerania, Germany. At the age of two, she came to this country with her parents, settling first in Milwaukee, where they made their home for eleven years. In the summer of 1894 they moved to Kiel, where the family has since resided. Mrs. Ladwig died in December, 1920. Surviving her besides her father are two brothers, Charles of Milwaukee, and Walter of Sturgeon Bay, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Wetzel and Mrs. Louis Lawrence, both of Kiel. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death many years ago. Funeral services were held from the Ladwig home at 525 Broadway street Saturday afternoon at 3:30. The Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Reformed church performed the last rites, and burial was in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were: Henry Jochmann, Charles Guetzloe, Jacob Stumpf, Frank Hahnemann, and Edward and John Henschel. Miss Ladwig was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the G. U. G. Germania Verein No. 7 of Kiel, and which society attended the funeral in a body.
MINNIE LADWIG cemetery #44 Mrs. Minnie Ladwig, 73, of 721 Green St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient four months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Minnie Schmidt was born April 28, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl and Louisa Bremer Schmidt. She was married to Henry Ladwig Aug. 11, 1917, at Manitowoc. He died Oct. 30, 1918. She was employed for 20 years in the old Palace Laundry, Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Kenneth of Appleton; sister, Mrs. Herbert Koepke of Manitowoc; two brothers, Fred of Fond du Lac and Walter of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3 ********** [Minnie Schmidt Ladwig/d. 04-23-1960/age 73 yrs./widow ofHenry Ladwig]
OLGA LADWIG From Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1900: Death Tues. morning of Olga Ladwig, the 17-yr. old daughter of Christian Ladwig here, following a long illness with consumption which turned into pneumonia. The deceased, who in addition to her parents is survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters, was born in our city in 1883. Her funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******* [cause: pneumonia]
SOPHIA LADWIG Death Records, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume 5 Page 16 Name: Sophia Ladwig Date of Death: December 11, 1896 Place of Death: 817 Hancock Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Sex: Female Color: White Date of Birth: 1816 - Germany Age at Death: 80 Status: Widow - Mr. Carl Ladwig Father: Mr. Poulenium Mother: Mrs. Poulenium Occupation: Housewife Cause: Dilitation of Heart Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc ************ From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1896: Death Fri. of Mrs. Christine Sophie Juliane Ladwig, at the Manitowoc home of her son-in-law Ludwig Timm, of old age debility. She was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and reached the age of 80 yrs. 8 mos. 19 days. She came to America in 1872 and is survived by 8 grown children. The burial took place Mon. in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: dilated heart]
STANLEY LADWIG cemetery #43 Stanley J. Ladwig, 63, of Detroit, Mich., a former salesman for Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at a Grand Rapids, Mich. hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. John Hephner officiating. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., March 22, 1973
WILLIAM LADWIG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902: Death Wed. night last week of William Ladwig after a long illness with consumption. The deceased, a son of F. Ladwig here, was born 24 yrs. ago in Manitowoc and lived with his parents on Division Street. For a long while he has helped his father as bridge tender. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******* [bur. 06-06-1902/cause: consumption]
WILLIAM O. LADWIG cemetery #82 WM. LUDWIG(sic), JR. IS VICTIM OF WHITE PLAGUE William O. Ladwig, who has been a patient at the Maple Crest sanitorium for a short time, died this morning shortly before 3 o'clock after having been ill for only a year. Death was due to tuberculosis. Mr. Ladwig was just in the prime of life being but 25 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and son Harold, who is but two and one half years old. Mr. Ladwig was married October 19, 1919 to Miss Esther Boeckman and since that time have made their home at 1914 South 14th street. Until recently he was employed as a painter at the American Seating company. Besides his wife and child he is survived by his father, William Ladwig Sr., two brothers (2 lines illegible) Fred Witzel, Mrs. Louis Lawrence and Miss Mary Ladwig, all of whom reside at Kiel. The funeral will take place at Kiel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. (Died July 19, 1923 handwritten on background-no newspaper named)
EDWARD J. LAFAVE cemetery #89D Edward J. LaFave, 78, of 2009-41st St., Two Rivers, died shortly before noon Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. La Fave was born July 18, 1895, at Oconto, son of the late Charles and Emily Heroux La Fave. He served in the Infantry in World War I and came to Two Rivers in 1920 where he married Mary Solugub, a navite of Montana, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, June 21, 1921. In early years after residence at Two Rivers he owned and operated a service station at Stanley, Wis. For a number of years until his retiremnt in 1960, moving to Fresno, Calif., he worked at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers. The couple returned to Two Rivers in May this year. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter; a sister, Mrs. Ann Hoffman, of Two Rivers, a brother, Louis of Crivitz and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 7, 1973
GERALD M. LAFAVE cemetery #89D Gerald M. LaFave, 65, of 2112 Jefferson ST., Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers businessman and a past vice president of the state unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employers, died Saturday night at Manitowoc County Hospital. Military Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. LaFave was born at Oconto May 9, 1904, a son of the late Arthur and Ella Meneau LaFave. When he was 16 he came to Two Rivers from Oconto and was employed at Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. He was employed for 26 1/2 years by the Two Rivers municipal electric utility and was line foreman when he established a salvage, battery and lead firm which he operated for nearly 17 years on Two Rivers' east side. Mr. LaFarve entered the Navy in 1942 and served with the Seabees in the Pacific theater, reaching the rank of petty officer when he was mustered out in 1945. When his son entered the Navy, he and his father became the first father and son servicemen from Two Rivers in World War II. Long active in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes, he was its business agent at Two Rivers for several years, and later became state vice president of the organization. For 10 years he was president of the Two Rivers Central Trades and Labor Council. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts of Two Rivers, and the county chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Sincere, whom he married at St. Luke Church Aug. 23, 1923; a daughter, Mrs. John (Helen Mae) Bauknecht of Webster, N.Y.; a son, three sisters, Mrs. Robert Donlevy of Union Grove, Wis., Mrs. Charles (Lucille) Martell of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Raymond (Catherine) Gypp of Hialiah, Fla.; six brothers, Joseph of Racine, Arthur Jr. of Schofield, Clarence of Green Bay, Atty. Lloyd and Lawrence of Milwaukee and State Sen. Reuben LaFave of Oconto; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:15 o'clock this Monday evening, followed by services to be conducted by Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1970
PETER LA FLEUR cemetery #89B From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 12, 1905: AN OLD SETTLER AND OLD SOLDIER GONE Last Saturday Peter La Fleur, an early settler of this portion of the county and a well-known resident of the Eastside, this city, breathed his last- departed for Elysian fields where the eternal camps of the dead are located. He had been a helpless invalid for years, being afflicted sorely with trembling palsy, and death brought to him welcome relief. He was born in Montreal, July 7, 1828. Came to this city in 1849 and made it his home most of his life. He served in the Union Army during the last year of the war, part of the time being in the 3d Wis. Rg. and the balance of the time in the 35th Wis. Rg. He leaves a sorrowing wife and several grown-up sons and daughters. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church this morning. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: Death in Two Rivers Sun. of Peter La Fleu(sic), an old and respected resident of that city, following an illness he suffered for many years. La Fleu was born 07 July 1828 in Montreal, Canada, and came to Two Rivers in 1849 where he lived ever since. He served during the latter portion of the Civil War. The funeral was held Tues. morning.
INFANT LAFOND cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1895: On Sat. morning, the family of J.M. LAFOND of Two Rivers, found the body of their infant dead in its cradle.
J. LAFOND (CHILD) cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897: Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of a child of John Lafond, Jr. of diphtheria.
JOHN LAFOND cemetery #89D John F. LaFond, 72, of 2110-12th St., Two Rivers, Two Rivers commercial artist and the last member of a commercial fishing family at Two Rivers dating back to 1852, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. LaFond was born April 2, 1900, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mitchell and Elide Fontaine LaFond. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and was graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1919 where he participated in basketball. Later he became one of the outstanding billiard players in the area. His grandfather, Michel LaFond, with his wife, Mary, migrated to Two Rivers from Quebec, Canada, in 1852 and entered the commercial fishing enterprise, pursued by three generations of the family. Mr. LaFond attended the Academy of Fine Arts and the Chicago Art Institute. He established his own studio, bearing his name, in 1925, at Two Rivers, retiring five years ago. He married Vivian Baker at St. Mark Church June 16, 1927. He was a member of Mother of Hope Council 1957, Knights of Columbus, and the Senior Citizens of St. Mark Parish. Besides his wife he leaves a son, and a daughter, and eight grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. joined by Knights of Columbus council members. A memorial fund has been established by the family in Mr. LaFond's name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 30, 1972
JOHN B. LAFOND cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 Sept.) Death of 63 yr. old fisherman John Lafond on Sat. night after a sickness of 9 days. He leaves a widow and 3 grown married children.
JOHN M. LAFOND cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1899: Death in Two Rivers on Sat. of 21-yr. old John Lafond of pneumonia.
LEONARD LA FRENIERE cemetery #89D Leonard LaFreniere, 57, of 909-21st St., Two Rivers, a foreman at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home early Friday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Leonard LaFreniere was born Feb. 17, 1907, at Wilson, Mich., son of the late David and Minnie Ranguette La Freniere. When he was a child the family brought him to Goodman, Wis. In 1929, he came to Two Rivers and had been employed by the Hamilton firm since. He was a member of Hamilton Management Club and also of the firm's Goodfellowship Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Marcella Ruelle, whom he married at Two Rivers Oct. 15, 1938; two sisters, Mrs. Neal Ramsay, of Goodman and Mrs. Sam Hovanesan, of Milwaukee; a brother, Wilfred, and a half-brother, Leon Montpas, of Goodman. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1964 P. 12
FRANK LAGESSE cemetery #44 Frank LaGesse, 85, of 710 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. LaGesse was born Aug. 17, 1887, at Pentwater, Mich., son of the late Joseph and Souphronie Millaux LaGesse. He married Tilla Schmidt, Sept. 11, 1909, at Manitowoc, and resided in the city. Mrs. LaGesse preceded him in death Sept. 16, 1951. Prior to his retirement in 1960, he had been employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 23 years. He was a 60-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include a son, Frank, of Appleton, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973 ******* [d. 02-24-1973/age 85 yrs.](17 Aug 1887/Feb 1973/SSDI)
TILLIE LAGESSE cemetery #44 Mrs. Frank La Gesse, 65, of 710 South 15th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. La Gesse, nee Tillie Schmidt, was born in Manitowoc in 1886 and was married to Frank La Gesse in 1909. Survivors are the husband; son Frank Jr., of Escanaba, Mich.; two brothers, Walter and Arthur Schmidt of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Flint and Mrs. Leo Brandt of Manitowoc and Mrs. Linda Behrens of Kohler; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1951 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 09-18-1951/age 65 yrs./wife of Frank Lagesse]
ANN LAHEY cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers –no date) The mother of innkeeper Ed. Laley died Sunday afternoon at age 59. She had been in good health and her passing was unexpected. She worked here as a mid-wife and enjoyed great affection. The funeral was held Tuesday from the English Church. (Note: Possibly Lahey? I have Ed. Lahey and Anna who died in 1907. There is no Laley surname in any of the cems.)
ANNA LAHEY cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1908: A 7-month old little daughter of Mr. Ed Lahey in Two Rivers died Saturday and was buried Monday.
ELLA LAHEY cemetery #89A Mrs. Ella Lahey, 91, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, widow of Edward Lahey, first chief when the Two Rivers Fire Dept. became a paid organization, died Thursday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Ella Grumann, was born Nov. 22, 1879, at Rhinesberg, Germany, a daughter of the late Julius and Augusta Ohm Grumann. When she was eight the family brought her to this country, settling at Two Rivers. She was married Jan. 4, 1897, at Two Rivers to Edward E. Lahey. He died in 1929. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Two Rivers. Mrs. Lahey is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nora Schmeichel and Mrs. George Eggers of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Gilbert Weiss of Manitowoc: three sons, Walter E. of King, Wis., Edward Jr. of Two Rivers, and Robert of Eaton, Ohio; a brother, Julius Grumann, of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & STangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971
GEORGE R. LAHEY cemetery #89A George R. Lahey, 85, of 1626-25th St., Two Rivers, retired downtown Two Rivers businessman, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Revs. Vernon Hauser and Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Lahey was born Oct. 15, 1886, at Two Rivers, son of the late Edward and Ann Williamson Lahey. He attended the public schools at Two Rivers and as a young man he learned the plumbing trade. He had been associated in a partnership with the late John F. Watson in the plumbing, heating and electrical field in the firm known as Lahey & Watson on Washington Street until his retirement in 1956. He was a 50-year member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F.&A.M., and Two Rivers chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star; and the Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons. He was the oldest charter member of Grace church. He married Laura Priegnitz. She died in 1957. He married Phyllis Koeser April 24, 1959. She survives him with a daughter and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. George (Lilly) Hollander, of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, after 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock this Monday evening where Masonic memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. Memorials may be sent to Grace church, the Masonic Home at Dousman or Joseph Mann Library, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1972
HETTIE E. LAHEY cemetery #89C Accident Near Grimms Fatal to Mrs. Lahey of Two Rivers Husband, Peter, Not Seriously Injured Grimms-Mrs. Peter O. Lahey, 75, of 1116 27th street, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning 20 minutes after a car driven by her husband, was involved in a traffic accident on highway 10 in this village. According to a report filed by County Traffic Captain William Ladwig, Mrs. Lahey sustained a crushed chest, two broken legs and a broken arm. She died at approximately 8:50 a.m. while she was being taken to the Two Rivers hospital by private auto. Mrs. Lahey was injured when a car, driven by her husband, failed to make a curve on highway 10. The car snapped off a guy wire and sideswiped a power pole in a triangle bounded by highway 10 and two town roads. Mrs. Lahey apparently was thrown to the floor of the car by the impact of the crash, Capt. Ladwig said. Mr. Lahey suffered a miner cut on his forehead in the accident. The fatality is the eighth to be charged to traffic in Manitowoc county this year. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Lahey will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in Forest View cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Miss Hettie Smith, was born on a farm in Oceana county, Mich., in 1876. When she was a young woman she entered Evanston school of nursing of Northwestern university from which she was graduated as a registered nurse in 1903. She was engaged in nursing for nearly eight years and in 1911 was married at Everett, Wash., to Peter O. Lahey, a machinist and native of Two Rivers. In 1920 the Laheys came to Two Rivers where Mrs. Lahey had resided since. For many years she was a member of Grace Congregational church at Two Rivers. Survivors Listed Besides her husband, Mrs. Lahey leaves a daughter, Mrs. Gerhard Weiss of Omro, Wis., and two sons, Daniel Lahey, a master sergeant in the army air force, based at Eilson field, near Fairbanks, Alaska, and Peter J. Lahey of Fairland, Indiana. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Louis Beaton of Hesperia, Mich. and Mrs. William Sherman of Milwaukee, and a brother, Raymond Smith of Chicago. There are eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin, Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the csket will be moved to the church where it will lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1951 P. 1
JOHN WM. LAHEY cemetery #89B Last Wednesday Wm. Lahey, a young man living near the tannery of the Wisconsin Leather Company, north of this city, was accidentally shot while cleaning his gun, the wound causing his death within a few hours. It appears that he wished to get the breech from off the barrels and as it was somewhat rusted he put it in the blacksmith's forge to burn off the rust, forgetting that the gun was loaded. In a short time there was an explosion and he fell to the floor fatally wounded. The charge entered his abdomen causing an internal hemorrhage, and although medical assistance was immediately summoned it was impossible to save his life. He was buried on Thursday in the Catholic cemetery at this place. The deceased was a young man about twenty one years of age and his death is a sad loss to his parents and relatives. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1878
LUCILLE LAHEY cemetery #89A Mrs. Lucille Lahey, 84, formerly of 2119 Jackson St., Two Rivers, widow of Daniel Lahey, a master of Great Lakes ships for many years, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, for seven and a half years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Schultz, pastor of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Lahey, nee Lucille Campbell, was born Feb. 20, 1887, at Neenah, a daughter of the late William S. and Florence Scott Campbell. She was married at Marinette in 1913 to Daniel Lahey. She resided at Two Rivers since. Surviving are three sons, George of Philadelphia, Pa., John of Two Rivers, and Donald of Manitowoc; a step-daughter Miss Clara Lahey, of Norwalk, Conn.; a stepson, Roy Lahey, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Macrella Wickert and Mrs. Grace Hoeper of Neenah, a brother, Donald, of Menasha, eight grand- children and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 21, 1971
MARY LAHEY cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1907: Death Saturday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Daniel Lahey after a long and painful illness. The deceased was born 10 July 1875 in Pensaukee and came to Two Rivers as a child. She leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Tuesday.
THOMAS LAHEY cemetery #89D JOINS ARMY OF THE DEAD One of the three or four of the last remaining members of the Two Rivers branch of the Grand Army of the Republic passed away Monday morning when Thomas Lahey, aged 87, answered the final call of taps at his home, 1711 Twenty-first Street. Deceased served with company K, 20th Wisconsin regiment and was with Sherman in his memorable march to the sea. Mr. Lahey came to this country from Ireland with his parents at the age of seven and located in the Town of Two Creeks. He was married to Miss Hannah ?? can't read, too dark) Connen in 1866(? dark), they having six children. Mrs. Thomas Reinger of this city, Mrs. Arthur Smurth of Green Bay and Mrs. Edward Hendricks of Gensnell, Minnesota; Thomas and William of Escanaba, Mich., and Geo. of Green Bay, all of whom survive. In 1899 Mrs. Lahey passed away and in 1900 he was again married to Mrs. Thomas Reynolds who survives. In 1910 he moved to (too light) lived in retirement. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. James Flinn in Chicago. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's church, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment was at Holy Cross cemetery. From the Two Rivers Reporter, Nov. 6, 1925
JOHANNES LAKOTA cemetery #21 Name: Lakota, Johannes D.: 7/21/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 4 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.30
JOHANNES LAKOTA cemetery #21 Name: Lakota, Johannes D.: 5/9/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 52 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.45
JULE C. LALKO cemetery #89D Jule Lalko, 54, of 2726 - 33rd St., Two Rivers, Navy veteran of World War II, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Lalko was born at Two Rivers Jan. 5, 1918, a son of the late Martin and Stephanie Jackowitz Lalko. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School. He was an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., City of Two Rivers, and the Two Rivers Beverage Co. prior to entering the service. For the past 10 years he was employed at Mirro Aluminum co., Two Rivers. He was a veteran of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides his wife, the former Irene Heinrichs whome he married at Manitowoc May 10, 1941, he leaves a daughter, two sons, three sisters, Mrs. Edward Tolksdorf and Mrs. Edwin Jagodinsky of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Leo Scheeler of Denver, Colo.; a brother, William of Manitowoc and one grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Monday evening where memorial services by the VFW post will be at 7:30 o'clock and the parish memorial service at 8 o'clock. Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 11, 1972
FRANK J. LALLENSACK cemetery #43 Frank Joe Lallensack, 80, of 2404 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at home after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating at the requiem Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Lallensack was born Oct. 27, 1883, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Neumann Lallensack. He was a graduate of St. Boniface Parochial School. Mr. Lallensack and the former Mary Dirkmann were married June 7, 1910, and observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1960. Mr. Lallensack served the City of Manitowoc as alderman of the old Seventh Ward from 1935 to 1937. He was a member and past president of the Brewers and Malsters Local 297, member of St. Andrew Church Holy Name Society and a consultor and charter member of the parish. He was employed by Wisconsin Malting Co. until 1942 when he retired. He was a foreman at the time of retirement. Surviving are the widow, five sons, William of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Francis Jr., of Manitowoc, Edward of Rt. 1, Port Washington, Victor J. of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and George of Rt. 1, Newton; four daughters, Mrs. Marvin Schmelzle of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Arden Koehler of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and Mrs. Herbet Schiesl and Miss Beatrice Lallensack of Manitowoc and 42 grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the parish and Holy Name Society and at 8 p.m. by the Mystical Rose Circle, Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1964 P. 12
JOSEPH LAMBERT cemetery #43 Jos F. Lambert, 76, of 3732 Mary St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lambert was born Nov. 5, 1896, at Tisch Mills, son of the late Louis and Mary Miller Lambert. He married Hildegarde Blattler June 19, 1919, at Manitowoc. He owned and operated the Jos Lambert Implement Co. at Two Creeks for seven years, at Kellnersville for nine years and at Mishicot for ten years, retiring and coming to Manitowoc in 1945. Mrs. Lambert preceded him in death May 27, 1957. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service Thursday. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., February 13, 1973
KATHERINE LAMBERT cemetery #83 Mrs. Lambert Passes Away Mrs. Carl Lambert, nee Katherine Gerber, passed away Tuesday at 4:30 p. m. at the farm home following an illness. The deceased, the daughter of Adam Gerber of New York and Mary Wirth of Germany, was born in New York City November 13, 1859. She came to Wisconsin with her parents in 1865 and settled at Franklin, Sheboygan county. She was married to Carl Lambert July 3, 1883 in the St. Joseph church at Schwarzwald, and lived in the town of Rhine until 1892. They then moved to Millhome; where she spent the remainder of her life. The couple observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary quietly July 3rd, 1943. Survivors are her aged husband; a son, John, on the homestead; two daughters, Mrs. John (Louise) Bradley of Elgin, Illinois, and Mrs. Alfred (Anna) Silbernagel of this city; two grandchildren, Lester Lambert and Mrs. Roy Duerrwaechter, both of Kiel, and two great - grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 10 o’clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. Father F. X. Kheil officiating. Interment will be made in the Ss. Peter and Paul cemetery. - 1943
ROBERT J. LAMBERT cemetery #43 Funeral services for Robert J, (Bob) Lambert, 60, oF Manitowoc, who died Wednesday mornIng, June 26, 1991, after a courageous battle with cancer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Leo Schmitt, Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., and Rev. Harold Berryman with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8p.m. Friday. An Eagle Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service conducted by Deacon Don Schneider.
ALBERT LAMBRIES cemetery #44 Albert T. Lambries, 42, of 3668 Camelot Dr., Grand Rapids, Mich., died Thursday at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, due to injuries received in an auto accident. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles W. Mocco will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lambries was born June 2, 1930, at Manitowoc, son of the late Albert N. and Jean Schmidtman Lambries. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1948. He married Betty Sheridan at Manitowoc. He was presently a sales representative for the Schmidtman Co. of Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 12, 1973 ************* [Albert T./d. 02-12-1973 at Grand Rapids MI/age 42 yrs./bur. on Ralph E. and Mary A. Keil lot] (03 Jun 1930/Apr 1973/SSDI)
EVELYN LAMBRIES cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death Mon. of an 11-mo. old daughter of George Lambries here. The funeral was held yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery.
JOHANN LAMBRIES cemetery #48 Name: Lambries, Johann D.: 2/21/1879 B.: 3/24/1878 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. D.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. Cem.: St. Mary's Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Bodely Defect (Sic) Pg. #: v.1 p.309
KATHARINE LAMBRIES cemetery #48 Name: Lambries, Katharine D.: 4/14/1879 B.: 6/26/1871 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. D.P.: Mtwc. Rpds. Cem.: St. Mary's Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, C. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Diphteritiss (Sic) Pg. #: v.1 p.309
MATHIAS LAMBRIES cemetery #43 Manitowoc Pilot, August 12, 1920 Matthew Lambries, and employee at Silver Lake Resorts for several years and who made his home at Quarry during the past few months, died at Holy Family hospital Saturday after a brief illness following an operation for intestinal troubles. He was born in this city and was 32 years of age. Besides his wife and five children, the eldest being twelve years, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Lambries of this city, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are John of Denver, Lawrence, Adam and Albert of this city, Mrs. Elmer Keil at Rapids and Miss Grace Lambries here at home. The funeral took place Manday morning from St Boniface Church. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. The Two Rivers Reporter, Two Rivers, WI, Friday, April 11, 1952
MICHAEL LAMBRIES cemetery #48 Name: Lambries, Michael D.: 4/29/1879 B.: 2/14/1874 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Mtwc. Rapids D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: R. C. Mtwc. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, C. Pr. Spouse: F.: Dominic Lambries M.: Agnes Tapp Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.308
PAUL A. LAMPHERE cemetery #21 Paul Lamphere Dies At His Home In Milwaukee Paul Lamphere, Milwaukee, son-in-law of Mrs. J.C. Kustermann of St. Nazianz and former resident of the county, died Tuesday at his home in Milwaukee of peneumonia. The body was brought to St. Nazianz today and funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the St. Gregory's Catholic church. Mr. Lamphere was married to Miss Rose Kustermann June 22, 1927. Besides his wife he is survived by a two and a half month old daughter, Theresa Rose. Unknown Paper Tuesday, September 5, 1933 ******* (Paul Arthur -1897-Sept. 5, 1933 -husband of Rose nee Kustermann [married June 22, 1927 at St. Gregory] -son of William Lamphere -born Madison, Dane County -died Milwaukee County -died from "heart failure") (no county death record)