[ LAU ]   OBITUARIES

ANNA LAU

Mrs. Carl Lau, 87, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the home of her 
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loose, Rt. 4, Chilton, where 
she had been residing.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate 
and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Lau, nee Anna Dallmann, was born Jan. 29, 1883, in Town of Rockland, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Herman and Fredricka Weber Dallmann. 
She was married to Carl Lau Dec. 7, 1909, at Reedsville. The couple farmed 
in the Town of Rockland. Mr. Lau preceded her in death May 31, 1964.
Survivors include three sons, Roy of Manitowoc, Edwin of Rt. 2, Reedsville, 
and Warden of Rt. 4, Chilton; two daughters, Mrs. Milford Loose of Rt. 1, 
Reedsville, and Mrs. Elmer Loose of Rt. 4, Chilton; a brother, Henry, of 
Rockland; 20 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, 
five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1970


AUGUSTA LAU   cemetery #20

Mrs Augusta Lau Dies At Home of Daughter Here
Mrs. Augusta Lau, 68, widow of the late Herman Lau who 
died twelve years ago, passed away Wednesday evening at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schnell, Route 3, 
Manitowoc, with whom the deceased made her home. The body 
may be viewed until Friday evening at the Vogelsang 
undertaking parlors and burial will take place Saturday 
afternoon from the Schnell home, with interment in the 
Eaton cemetery.  
Three daughters, Mrs. Henry Schnell, Route 3, Mrs. Albert 
Matzdorf, Sheboygan and Miss Emma Lau and three sons, 
Edward Lau of Jericho, Lambert of Plymouth and Otto of 
Sherwood and one brother, Herman Millert of Sheboygan 
Falls survive.  
Manitowoc Herald News, September 20, 1928


EARL LAU   cemetery #32

Earl R. Lau, age 85, of Scenic View Villa, St. Nazianz, 
formerly of Rantoul Township, died on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, 
at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. 
Earl was born on July 5, 1922, in the town of Brillion, son 
of the late Robert and Anna (Bollerly) Lau. On Oct. 18, 1947, 
he married Elaine Haupt in Manitowoc. Earl was a member of 
Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. During his life he drove 
truck, farmed, owned a cattle-trucking route, worked for 
Hernke Cheese Company and drove a delivery van for the New 
Hope Center in Chilton. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife: Elaine; his parents; 
a brother; and a special friend: Betty Hoefner. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, 
Feb. 21, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. The Rev. 
Bill Gruenstern will officiate. Entombment will be at the 
Knollwood Mausoleum in Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family 
with arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 20, 2008


ROBERT LAU   cemetery #76

Funeral services were held from the S.S. John-James Evangelical church in 
Reedsville for Robert Lau Sr., Rockland farmer who died New Year's day. 
The Rev. Harold Eckert officiated. Burial was in the west side church 
cemetery at Reedsville.
Pallbears were six grandsons, Milton Lau, Gordon Schmidt, and Warden Lau 
of Rockland, Eldor Lau and Melvin Dallman of Rantoui, and Earl Lau of 
Liberty. Mr. Lau's survivors include 24 other grandchildren and 31 great-
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1943 P. 4


ROBERT L. LAU   cemetery #20

Hilbert Area Man Takes Own Life
Hilbert—Robert Lau, 38, of R. 2, was found hanging Tuesday 
afternoon in a chicken coop hear his home, Calumet County 
coroner William A Langmack declared the death a suicide.  
Authorities said Lau was in good health and were unable to 
give a reason for his action.  Lau made his home with a 
brother and sister-in-law.  He was single.  
Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1957


THEODORE LAU  (d. 1917)  cemetery #76

WELL KNOWN ROCKWELL RESIDENT DEAD—CAME HERE IN 1870
Thedore Lau, a well known resident of Rockwell, is dead at the age 
of 54 years. He was born in Germany, August 16?, 1862, and located 
at Rockwell with his parents when eight years old. He is survived 
by a widow, four sons and three daughters, a brother and four 
sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1917, Page 8
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REEDSVILLE
Theo. Law(sic) was buried last Wednesday from the Lutheran church. 
Rev. Koch officiated. He is survived by his wife and seven children—
Mrs. Chas. Krause, Appleton; Mrs. Louis Kreplien, Rockland; Reinhard, 
Reedsville; Mrs. W. Goldsmith, Brillion; Arthur, Theo. Jr., and Henry, 
at home and five grandchildren. We extend our sympathy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 07, 1917, Page 4


DONALD F. LAUBENSTEIN   cemetery #89C

Donald F. Laubenstein, 49, of 3111 Monroe St., Two Rivers, director 
of Two Rivers Municipal Utilities for the past 20 years, died Tuesday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for Saturday afternoon, at 
Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
David Hansen officiating.
Mr. Laubenstein was born Sept. 21, 1924, at Two Rivers, son of Frederick H. 
and Mabel Whiting Laubenstein. He attended H.P. Hamilton Elementary School, 
now the Two Rivers City Hall, and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington 
High School with the Class of 1942. He enrolled at the University of 
Wisconsin, Madison, and was graduated in 1948 with a B.S. degree in 
electrical engineering. His university studies were interrupted by service 
in the Navy in World War II, serving at the U.S. Navel Training Station at 
Gulfport, Miss. Before coming to Two Rivers he workded in his profession at 
Jackson, Mich., and Appleton. He became assistant director of the utilities 
at Two Rivers and made director in 1953.
He was a member of the Two Rivers Lions Club, the Elks Lodge and Grace Church 
at Two Rivers.
Surviving are his wife, the former Joyce Hawley of Madison, his parents; a 
daughter and a son.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 12, 1973


KATHERINE LAUBENSTEIN   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Laubenstein, 95, of 1015-19th St., Two Rivers, 
who died early Wednesday morning at her home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 
Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Laubenstein, nee Katherine Schiesser, was born March 29, 1868, at Algoma, 
a daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Zimmerman Schiesser. She was married 
Oct. 24, 1889, to Charles Laubenstein at Algoma. The family moved to Two Rivers 
in 1914 where her husband died July 29, 1954. She had been a member of Emanuel 
church since coming to Two Rivers.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edith Hardtke, Mrs. George Gauthier and Mrs. 
Monroe Schultz of Two Rivers; a son, Fred H. Laubenstein of Two Rivers; four 
sisters, Mrs. Ida Teich and Mrs. Barbara Blahnik of Algoma, Mrs. Bertha Miller of 
Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Gustie Kasten of Forestville; two brothers, Fred and 
Gustave Schiesser of Algoma, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1964 P. 19


ADAM LAUBER   cemetery #89A

Friendship of long standing between Adam Klein and Adam Lauber, 
Two Rivers men, ended late last night when death claimed Mr. Lauber 
at St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee. The two were neighbors in 
Quartzhausen, Germany, emigrated to Two Rivers together in 1884. 
They had been constant companions throughout all the following 
years. Mr. Lauber celebrated his 72nd birthday June 5. He was for 
43 years a cabinet maker at the Hamilton Manufacturing company. 
His death followed three years of ill health, the last seven weeks 
of which were spent in the Milwaukee hospital. Klein had visited 
him only the day before. 
Lauber and Klein went directly to Two Rivers from Germany. For a 
few years they operated a farm in the town of Two Rivers and later 
moved to the city. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon 
at 1:30 from the home at 2213 Washington street and at 2 o’clock 
from St. John’s Lutheran church with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home tomorrow 
and tomorrow night will be taken to the home. Interment will be in 
Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. 
Survivors are the widow, the former Emma Mandel; three daughters, 
Mrs. Walter Celle of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Elber and Mrs. Arthur 
Adler, both of Milwaukee; and one son, Carl, also of Milwaukee. One 
brother in Germany also survives. Two wives, the former Bertha Kuehl 
and Johanna Sieker, preceded Mr. Lauber in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 29, 1937


BERTHA LAUBER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) 
Death of Mrs. Bertha Lauber wife of Adam Lauber, on Tues. 
of last week at age 25. Burial was Thurs. in the Lutheran Cemetery.


EMMA LAUBER   cemetery #89A

In failing health for the past year, Mrs. Emma Lauber (photo), 81, 
of 2213 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient a week. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Monday at the Klein and 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2pm at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Lauber, nee Emma Mandel, was born in the Town of Two Rivers 
on June 9, 1875, daughter of the late Fred and Johanna Wilsmann 
Mandel. She was married at St. John Church, Two Rivers, on Nov. 5?, 
1898 to Adam Lauber who died at Two Rivers on Oct. 28, 1937. For 
many years Mrs. Lauber was active in affairs of St. John church 
and had been a member of its Ladies Aid Society. 
Surviving Mrs. Lauber are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Adler of 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Alma Elbers of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Walter Celle 
of Two Rivers, a son, Carl Lauber of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. 
Ida Schumann of Fort Atkinson; four brothers, Fred Mandel of 
Gregory, S.D,  Albert of Fremont, Neb., Julius of the Town of Two 
Rivers and a grandson, (private). Friends may call at the funeral 
home after 10am Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, October 05, 1956


ESTHER LAUBER   cemetery #89A

TWO HELD FOR DEATH OF TWO RIVERS GIRL
Arrests at Milwaukee Follow Operation that Led to Death
Two men are held at Milwaukee in connection with the death in that city 
of Miss Esther Lauber, 25, Two Rivers girl, alleged victim of an illegal 
operation. The girl's death occurred at a Milwaukee hospital Saturday and 
following refusal of the attending physician to sign a death certificate, 
the two men were taken into custody and are said to have admitted the charge. 
An indictment of the two is expected, one for manslaughter and the other on 
a charge of being an accessory.
The men held are Walter Stray, 32, of 2436 Vine Street and Herman Mittelman, 
20, of 1529 Chestnut street, Milwaukee. The latter had been keeping company 
with the girl, and according to the police, is the man who induced his 
friend, Stray, to perform an illegal operation upon her.
Pair Confess, Claim
The police Sunday declared that both Stray and Mittelman admitted their 
responsibility and Capt. Harry McCrory, head of the detective bureau, said 
that Stray made a full and complete confession, saying that he had made a 
study of certain illegal practices from medical books which he purchased. 
He declared he performed the operation "to help out his friend."
Mittelman's story coincided with that told by Stray, and, in addition to 
that, the police have the story of Dr. Peter J. Merten, who cared for the 
girl after she had been removed to the Milwaukee Maternity and General 
hospital, Dr. Merten was called in by Stray, the police said, when Stray 
became frightened because of her illness and the physician immediately 
ordered her removal to the hospital, where she died yesterday.
Manslaughter Evidence
Following her death, Dr. Merten refused to sign a death certificate until 
after the coroner's office had conducted an investigation. Before his 
investigation had hardly been started the two men had been taken into 
custody.
Girl Employed as Clerk
The Lauber girl, a daughter of Adam Lauber, Two Rivers, had been employed 
at Milwaukee as a clerk at the Schuster stores. She was born at Two Rivers, 
November 22, 1900 and had made her home with relatives at Milwaukee for 
some time past. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Carl Lauber 
and three sisters, Mrs. W.A. Elbers, Mrs. A. Adler and Edna Lauber.
Funeral at Two Rivers
The body of Miss Lauber will be brought to Two Rivers today and the funeral 
will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the family home, the Rev. Haase 
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 13, 1925 P. 1


JOHANNA LAUBER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 1898
20 Jan: (Two Rivers correspondent, 17 Jan)
Death Fri. of Mrs. Adam Laubert who was 26 yrs. 26 days of age and had been ill
for a long time. She leaves her husband and three children. The funeral took
place Sun. from the Lutheran church with a large number of mourners in
attendance.
Note: article says Laubert but there are no Laubert surnames in Two Rivers
      cemeteries. Johanna Lauber is the right year and age.


ELMER F. LAUDE         Cemetery #43      

Elmer F. (Tiny) Laude, 56, former Manitowoc dance orchestra leader, and 
more recently in the grocery and tavern business on Route 5 north of Manitowoc, 
died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Previously in apparent good health, Mr. Laude was stricken with a sudden 
appendicitis attack a week ago, following which he had submitted to an operation.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Mittacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating.  
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Military rites will be conducted at the 
graveside.
Born in Oshkosh in 1895, the son of Mr. And Mrs. Louis Laude, the deceased 
attended school and grew up in that city.  He joined the U.S. Navy at the 
outbreak of World War I, serving at sea for more than a year.
Following his discharge in 1919 he came to Manitowoc where he took employment 
at the Aluminum Goods Company, remaining there through 1929.  It was during 
this time that he played the bass violin as a member of the old Gloe-Naidl 
dance orchestra.
In 1930, he organized his own 10-piece band in Manitowoc, composed of some of 
the outstanding musicians in this area.  In the summer of 1933 the Tiny Laude 
orchestra made an eight weeks tour of midwestern states, playing in the leading 
ballrooms of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas.  The Laude band was one 
of the most popular in Wisconsin throughout the six years which it operated.
In 1936 Laude entered the tavern and grocery store business north of Manitowoc 
in which he had continued to the time of his death.
In recent years he had become interested in promoting softball teams and provided 
a lighted field next to his place of business for both men and women's teams to 
play.
He has had teams in Manitowoc County Rural Softball League, of which he was a 
director, for several seasons, and for the past two summers sponsored the Tiny 
Laude Girls team in a state league.
In 1923 Laude married the former Clara Schwartz of Manitowoc, who survives with 
a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lutterman of Sheboygan, and two grandchildren.
Also surviving are his mother, now Mrs. Rudolph Kanter, of Green Bay, and a 
brother, Earl Laude, also of Green Bay.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time 
of services Monday morning.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH JOHN LAUDE

Joseph, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lauder(sic), 
1003 So. Eleventh street, died this morning after a lingering illness 
of several years, suffering with a complication of diseases. Besides 
his parents he leaves two brothers to survive him. The funeral will 
take place Saturday morning from St. Boniface church interment at 
Calvary. The family moved to this city from Oshkosh about five months 
ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1920 P. 3


WALTER O. LAUFS  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1909:
Walter Laufs, who came here from Germany last fall with Henry Vits and
who since then has been working at the aluminum ware factory, fell ill 
last week with appendicitis. He was quickly taken to Holy Family Hospital 
where it was found that the illness was so advanced that an operation 
would not help, and he died Saturday. Mr. Laufs, a nephew of Henry Vits, 
had not intended to remain in this country, but rather to get to know the 
people and the nation and then go back to his homeland. Now his grave is 
here. He was 25 years old. Mr. Vits telegraphed the sad news to the boy’s 
parents in Germany. His funeral here was conducted Monday from the German 
Reformed Church.


MICHAEL LAUGHREN    cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897:
Death Tues. of Michael Laughren of Manitowoc, of a stomach illness. The
deceased, who was in his 73rd year, leaves a widow and 4 grown children. 
Burial was Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.


ALBERT LAUN   cemetery #82

Albert Laun, 91, of 316 Sixth St., Kiel, died Friday morning at Calumet 
Homestead, New Holstein, where he had been a resident for three months.
He was born June 28, 1895, a son of J.B. and Pauline Heins Laun.
He was a 1914 graduate of Kiel High School, attended the UW-Madison, and
also attended School of Business, Madison.
He was employed with his father at the former J.B. Laun Lumber Co., Kiel,
and later became the owner of it.
Mr. Laun was a member of Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and was a past church
treasurer for 29 years. He was a charter member and treasurer of the Kiel
Kiwanis Club, past president and a 50-year board member of the Kiel Public
Library, was a former Kiel Chamber of Commerce member, and was Kiel Citizen
of the Year in 1972.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lucile Thiessen of Kiel.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
The Rev. Lynn Davis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. Monday
and at the church Tuesday from 9 a.m., until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Laun's name for the Kiel 
Historical Society.


CATHERINE LAUN   cemetery #82

Mrs. Laun, 87, At Her Home
Funeral Services Held Here on Wednesday Afternoon
Apparently in the best of health the day before, Mrs. Katherine Laun, one 
of the oldest women in Kiel, passed away at her home some time Sunday night,
where she was found Monday morning. Death, it is believed, came quietly and
peacefully. Ever since the death of her husband in 1902, the deceased had
lived alone in her own home across the street from the home of her son J.B.
Laun.
Katherine Laun, nee Zaun, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zaun, was born
March 15, 1843, in Mequon, Ozaukee county, near Thiensville. Here she grew 
to womanhood, and in the year 1862 was united in marriage to Henry J. Laun,
who had arrived there from Germany, four years previous, and had opened a 
wood working shop there. After two years of life together there, the couple
moved to the town of Rhine, and in 1867 again moved to Millhome.
For two years Mr. Laun successfully operated a sawmill there, and in 1894
they left for Wausaukee, where Mr. Laun and his son Henry established a store.
For seven years the couple lived in Wausaukee, after which time the business
was turned over to their son, and they came to Kiel to live in retirement.
Mr. Laun died on March 18, 1902, at his home here.
Of the six children born to the couple, three survive. They are Henry at
Wausaukee, Jacob B. in Kiel, and Alfred A. at Milwaukee. One son, Louis, died
at Elkhart Lake December 26, 1925. Mrs. Laun continued to live in the same
home in which her husband died 28 years ago. She is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Eva Hyssen, of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, and at
2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church, with the Rev. J.W. MacElree performing
the last rites. Interment will be in the Kiel cemetery, where the remains of
her husband lie.
(4-19-1930 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named) 


J. HENRY LAUN   cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902:
Death in Kiel on Tues. morning of 64-yr. old Henry Laun, one of the 
eminent citizens of Kiel, following a stroke. The deceased leaves a 
widow and 4 grown sons.


JACOB B. LAUN   cemetery #82

Jacob B. Laun, Well Known Kiel Resident, Summoned
Kiel- Jacob B. Laun, 79, long a business and civil leader of Kiel,
died suddenly Thursday afternoon at his home after suffering a
heart attack, and though he had been in ill health for some time,
his death came as a shock to the community.
The late president of the J.B. Laun Lumber company was born in
Ozaukee county on August 5, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry
Laun. He received his early education in the Manitowoc Mission
House college and school at Ann Arbor, Mich. He started the lumber
yard at Kiel in 1884 and it was later incorporated under the name
J.B. Laun company.
In 1886 a lumber yard was started at Elkhart Lake with his brother,
Louis, as manager and later his partner. The organization later
became known as the Laun Lumber and Furniture company. Several years 
later a yard was started at New Holstein into which he later took his 
brother, A.A. Laun, as a partner. This company is now known as the 
A.A. Laun company.
In 1893 he started a large sawmill and general store at Wausaukee, Wis., 
with his brother, Louis Laun, that company being known as the Laun 
Brothers company. He was also one of the organizers of the Kiel Furniture 
company, which was started in 1892 at Kiel, later with a branch factory 
in Milwaukee in 1909, both plants employing a total of 350 men in normal 
times. Mr. Laun was president of this company for many years and chairman 
of the board of directors.
He helped organize the State Bank of Kiel in 1899, becoming a director 
and later its president. He was also interested in real estate, having 
laid out two subdivisions to Kiel, Laun's first and second additions, and 
later with a partner, a third subdivision was laid out known as the Laun 
and Schutlz addition.
For many years he was active in village politics, holding the offices of 
village president and trustee here. He was also a member of the Manitowoc 
county board from 1908 to 1914, and president of the Kiel Chamber of 
Commerce for a number of years. He belonged to the First Presbyterian 
church, of which he was an elder.
During his lifetime he travelled to all parts of the United States and made 
two trips to Europe. Bowling, travelling and over-seeing his farm near Kiel 
provided his main recreation.
Surviving are two sons, Albert L. Laun of Kiel and Carl H. Laun of River 
Forest, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Lucile) Thiessen of Pittsburg, 
Pa.; six grandchildren; two brothers, A.A. Laun of Kiel and Henry G. Laun 
of Wausaukee. His wife, the former Pauline Heins, whome he married on 
September 10, 1891, died June 2, 1938. Another brother, Louis, also preceded 
him in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First 
Presbyterian church in Kiel. Details will be in Saturday's Press.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, October 2, 1942 – P. 2
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Jacob Laun (v.35 p.423)
Widower of Pauline Heins
Aug. 5, 1863-Oct. 1, 1942
Son of John H. Laun (born Germany) and
    Katherine Zahn (born Germantown, Washington County)
Born Ozaukee County
Manufacturer and merchant of lumber
Died from “coronary occlusion –chr. myocarditis 
   –diffuse arteriosclerosis –heart block”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


JOHN H. LAUN   cemetery #82

Funeral services will be Tuesday for John H. Laun, 61, 215 Willow Bend, 
Kiel, a furniture manufacturer and businessman, who died Saturday night 
at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee.  
Mr. Laun was president of the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., a firm that 
manufactures tables, and president of the A. A. Laun Co. Building Supplies, 
Kiel and New Holstein.  He was also vice-president of the State Bank of 
Kiel and was on the board of the American Mart in Chicago.  Mr. Laun was 
president of the National Wholesale Furniture Salesmen and was past 
president of the Association of Furniture Manufacturers, a national 
organization, and past president of the Wisconsin Furniture Representative 
Association.  He was the first vice-president and chairman of concessions 
of Road America, Elkhart Lake; president of the Kiel Municipal Band, one 
of the organizers of the Kiel Community Chest, member and the first 
commander of Tri-County VFW Post, co-chairman of the Kiel Centennial 
Committee in 1954, a member of Kiel Lodge No. 336, F & AM, the Calumet 
Shrine Club and the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Mr. Laun was born in New Holstein on June 24, 1914, a son of the late 
Alfred A. and Bertha Rodenbaeck Laun. He moved with his family to Milwaukee 
at an early age.  He was a graduate of Shorewood High School, the University 
of Michigan in 1935, a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor scholastic society. He 
served with the US Army from 1941-46 and was discharged with the rank of 
captain.  
On May 28, 1942 he married Ruth Eckart in Milwaukee.  The couple located in 
Kiel where he became affiliated with the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., which was 
operated by his father and a brother.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter (private); two sons (private); three 
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Afton, New York City.  Three sons 
in infancy and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. 
Joe V Anderson, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.   
No newspaper named, May 1976


MARK DONALD LAUN   cemetery #82

TEN WEEKS’ OLD BOY PASSES AWAY THURSDAY
Mark Donald Laun, ten-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Laun of this 
city, passed away last Thursday afternoon at the Milwaukee hospital. 
Private funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home on 
Saturday afternoon, and burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery.
(Note: Apparently the newspaper was wrong about which cemetery, as his
tombstone transcription is here)


PAULINE LAUN   cemetery #82

Mrs. J. B. Laun Dies Thursday
Services Held Monday; Taught School Here at One Time
Mrs. J. B. Laun, nee Pauline Heins, died Thursday afternoon at the 
age of seventy-three, after an illness of a year and one-half. She 
was born in Kiel March 20, 1865, the daughter of Charles Hein, local 
pioneer merchant, and Dorothea Heins(sic). She attended the Kiel public 
school and the Oshkosh Normal school, and taught for several years in 
Kiel and Millhome.
She was married to Jacob B. Laun of here September 10, 1891. Survivors 
include her husband; two sons, Albert of here and Carl of Chicago; one 
daughter, Lucile, (Mrs. Gilbert Thiessen) of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five 
grandchildren: two brothers, Rudolph Heins of this city and Arthur Heins 
of Tigerton; and one sister, Miss Minnie Heins of here.
She was a charter member of the Kiel Frauenverein, of the Rebekah lodge, 
the First Presbyterian church and the Dorcas and Missionary Societies. 
She was active throughout her life in community affairs.
Funeral services were held at the family residence at 1:30 Monday afternoon 
and at the First Presbyterian church at 2:00 o'clock, with interment in 
the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. Frank Zimmerman had charge of the services.
Pallbearers were Earl Lehner, W. A. Martin, Hugo A. Neumann, A. L. Kaemmer, 
Roland Greve, and E. M. Duecker.
The following were present at the last rites from out of town: Mrs. Gilbert 
Thiessen, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Laun and daughters of 
Chicago; Arthur Heins, Tigerton; Dr. A. R. Wittman and Walter Wittman, 
Merrill; A. W. Dassler and Miss Althea Dassler, Amasa, Michigan; Mr. and 
Mrs. H. M. Buswell, Crystal Falls, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Puchner, 
Wittenberg; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Puchner, Edgar; H. G. Laun and Miss Helen 
Laun, Wausaukee; Harold Laun, Chicago; Mrs. Eva Kratzsch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 
Krueger, Mrs. Max Zaun, Robert G. Hayssen, Mrs. William Burch, Mr. and Mrs. 
H. McMicken, Miss Minnie Mohr, Miss Gerda Wittman, Mrs. M. Kalaher, Willard 
Kalaher, William Koehring, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hollensteiner, Fred Wright, 
and Mrs. Phylis Wright Markhoff, Milwaukee; Ernst Fischer and son, Thiensville; 
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Heins, Arthur Heins, and Mrs. Elmer Meyer, Green Bay; 
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schaefer, Cedarburg; Mr. and Mrs. William Guetzloe, Miss 
Bertha Klingholz, and Mrs. B. Richardson, Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. William 
Kohl, Mrs. Otto Kohl and Mr. and Mrs. William Heins, Sheboygan; Mrs. Adela 
Laun, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Laun, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Laun and Mrs. Mary Kaiser 
of Elkhart Lake; Arthur Imig, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Mueller, Mrs. A. H. 
Hayssen and William Hayssen, Sheboygan; Mrs. Fred Stoffregan and son Donald, 
Fond du Lac; Mrs. George Brickbauer and Miss Marie Brickbauer of Plymouth; 
H. L. Meyer, Hilbert; Mrs. Charles Schnell, Mrs. Henry Kroll, Mrs. Jennie 
Schwalbe, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Jensen, Miss Minnie 
Greve, Mrs. William Paulsen, Ar (rest missing) - June 1938
*********
From death record:
Pauline Laun nee Heins
March 20, 1865-June 2, 1938
Wife of Jacob B. Laun
Daughter of Charles Heins and Dorothea Jensen
Born Kiel
Died from “spastic colitis, July 1936 –myocarditis –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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(Note: Her pictures are in the glass negative photos)


ARTHUR LAURENT     cemetery #89D

Arthur Laurent, 76, of 1921 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, 
died Thursday, March 16, 1989, at Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10am Monday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and 
burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Laurent was born March 18, 1912, at Algoma, Wisconsin, 
son of the late Louis and Merence Guelette Laurent.  He 
attended grade school and High School at Algoma.  He 
married Clarissa Langlois, June 8, 1935, at Waukegan, Ill. 
Arthur was employed at Paragon Electric Company in the 
Production Control Department. He was an avid sportsman 
and outdoors man. Arthur was active with Manitowoc Pistol 
and Rifle Club and was the first President of Rogers Street 
Fishing Village.
(Survivors section deleted for privacy reasons)
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers, 4pm to 8pm Sunday, where a memorial service will 
be at 7pm.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CLARISSA M. LAURENT    cemetery #89D

Clarissa M. Laurent, age 83, of 1921 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, 
died Thursday afternoon, January 13, 1994, at the Wright Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 7pm Tuesday at the Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapel, Deacon Kenneth Coenen will officiate. Burial 
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 22, 1910, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
William (Husky) and Clara Racine Langlois. She attended St. Luke 
Parochial School and graduated with the class of 1928 from 
Washington High School. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic 
Church, and a former member of the Ladies Society of St. Luke's. 
On June 8, 1935, she married Arthur Laurent at Waukegan, Ill. 
He preceded her in death March 16, 1989.
(Survivors section deleted for privacy reasons)
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel after 
5 pm on Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CORDELIA LAURENT   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Cora Laurent, 92, formerly of 2217 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday night at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Laurent, nee Cora Dupuis, was born April 28, 1879, at Coleman, 
daughter of the late Louis and Celestine Baudry Dupuis. She was married 
to Max Laurent at Coleman in 1896. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1913. 
Mr. Laurent died in 1936. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the 
Ladies of St. Luke and had been an early member of the Senior Citizens of 
Two Rivers.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Oliver (Angeline) Pilon, Mrs. Al 
(Josephine) Kumbalek, Mrs. Frank (Genevieve) Kopetsky and Mrs. Herbert 
(Estelle) Heili, of Two Rivers; a son, Mitchell, of Two Rivers, and 27 
grandchildren and 55 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Friday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. The VFW Auxiliary 
will also conduct services Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1972


MITCHELL LAURENT   cemetery 89D

From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1993

Mitchell P. (Mitch) Laurent
Mitchell P. Laurent, age 84, of 2318 12th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday
evening March 9, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, at St. Marks'
Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Beaudry will officiate at the 
Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery,
Two Rivers.
He was born September 24, 1908, at Kohlman, Wis. son of the late
Max and Cordelia Dupuis Laurent. He moved to Two Rivers with his
family in 1913. He served in the United States Airforce during World
War II and on December 30, 1943, he married the former Ethel O.
Heldt. He was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, for
many years until his retirement in 1974. Mitch was very active in area
sports. He was a charter member for the First Fast Pitch Softball 
League, Slow Pitch League, Baseball and Basketball Leagues, which
were sponsored by the Two Rivers Recreation Department, in Two
Rivers in the late 1920's. He played on numerous championship teams
in these leagues. He played baseball with the old Polar Bear team, in
the old State League, played for Rockwood in the Manitowoc County
League, Menchalville in the N.E.W. League and Hebel's Corners. He
played football for one year with the old Rambler team. Bowling was
his best sport he was president of the Two Rivers Bowling Association
for 34 years and one of the top bowlers in Two Rivers for a number of
years often having the highest average in Two Rivers. He participated
in National ABC tournaments, numerous state tournaments and 54
Two Rivers Bowling Association Tournaments. He was a member of the
Two Rivers Eagles since 1951, historian for the Two Rivers Branch of
the International Order of Owls, historian for a number of years for the
Twenty Grand Club, secretary of the Manitowoc County Old Timers
Baseball Association for 26 years, a member of St. Joe's Club, the
Hamilton Goodfellowship Club, and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel, Two Rivers, a sister-in-law; a 
special friend; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was preceded in death by eight sisters, and two brothers.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.


GEORGE LAUROESCH   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880:
The death of 22-year old George Laurosch on 15 Mar., also from diphtheria,
the only son of John Laurosch. His burial took place yesterday on his birthday.


IDA LAUROESCH   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880:
Death of Ida Laurosch, age 14 yrs. 4 mos., on 13 Mar. of diphtheria, in
Mishicott. She was the daughter of J(ohn) Laurosch. Burial took place on 15
Mar. The family had just returned home from the funeral to find the death of
22 year old George Laurosch on 15 Mar., also from diptheria, the only son of
John Laurosch. 


JOHN LAUROESCH   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1892: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Apr.)
Death of John Laurosch, an old settler, last Thurs., 21 Apr. He had suffered 
from nerve rheumatism and was sick for one week with influenza, which caused 
his death. He was born 03 Dec. 1824 in the Kingdom of Württemberg, and so was
67 yrs. 1 mo. of age. He came to American in 1853, spent some years in N.Y. 
State, then came to Mishicott where he bought a farm. He leaves a widow in 
good circumstances, as well as 3 grown daughters, the 2 eldest of whom are 
married - Mrs. Charles Schultz, and Mrs. August Arnemann. About 12 yrs. ago, 
4 of their children, including their only son, died within the span of a few
weeks. Mr. Laurosch's funeral took place last Sun. in the Saxenburg Cemetery, 
among countless mourners. 


SIDONIA LAUROESCH   cemetery #67

The funeral of Mrs. Sidonia Lauriesch, a pioneer resident of Mishicott, 
was held yesterday and attended by a large number of relatives and 
friends. Decedent was born in 1835 in Germany and came here in 1855. 
Three daughters survive, one being Mrs. Edwin Boettger of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 08, 1915, Page 6
*********
Mrs. Albert Hass, Menominee, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Arneman, Chicago; 
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schultz, Kewaunee; Oscar Mislitz, Chassel, Mich.; and 
Theo. Toepel, Milwaukee who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Sidonia 
Lauroesch at Mishicott Tuesday have returned to their respective homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 09, 1915, Page 3
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MISHICOT
The funeral of the late Mrs. Louish was held from the home of her son in 
law, August Arnemann and the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon Rev. Ed. 
Zell officiating. Burial took place in the cemetery at Saxonburg. She had 
reached the age of 80 years. 
Mrs. Lourish was born in Europe and came to this country with her parents 
when but a child. She was 80 years of age and enjoyed good health all her 
life until about a week ago. Her endearing disposition and kindly manner 
were ever present even in moments of bitterest trial. She is survived by 
three daughters, Mrs. August Arneman, Mishicott, Mrs. Chas. Schultz of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Edwin Boetke of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 09, 1915, Page 4
**********
(No. 45. 1st publication Dec. 11, 1915)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, MANITOWOC COUNTY, IN COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Sidona Lauresch (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Sidona Boettger of the city 
of Manitowoc in said county, representing among other things that 
Sidona Lauresch, an inhabitant of said county, on the third day of 
April, 1915, died testate at the town of Mishicot in said county, 
leaving estate to be administered and that probate proceedings upon 
the will of said deceased were had and completed in said court and 
that there are still assets belonging to the estate of said deceased 
which were not administered in said probate proceedings and which 
still remain unadministered and representing further that petitioner 
is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that the East Wisconsin 
Trustee company be appointed administrator do bonis no? with the will 
annexed of said estate.
It is Ordered, That said petition be heard at a general term of said 
court to be held at the office of the county judge in the court house 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 4th day of 
January, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Ordered further, That notice of the time and place of such hearing be 
given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks 
successively prior to said date of hearing in the Manitowoc Daily 
Herald, a newspaper published in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, Wis., this 10th day of December, 1915.
By the Court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge.
Hougen & Brady, attornesy for pretitioner.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.2
**********
CASE INVOLVING 24 YEAR OLD CLAIM TO CROPS IS DISMISSED
Petition For Administrator de bonis non In Estate of Sidona Lauresch, 
Filed Recently, is Dismissed in Court
The petition filed by Sidona Boettger for the administration on the 
estate of her mother Sidona Lauresch to collect from Mr. and Mrs. 
August Arnemann a one-fouth interest in the property left by Mrs. 
Lauresch's husband from the date of his death in 1892 to the date 
of Mrs. Lauresch's death in 1915 has been amicably settled and 
adjusted among the parties and the petition was dismissed today in 
the County Court. The parties interested in this action were sisters 
and as soon as the true state of facts were understood by those 
directly interested, a settlement was effected which disposed of 
the matter finally so far as any further proceedings in court are 
concerned and the cordial relations heretofore existing between the 
families have not been disturbed by the misunderstanding which 
resulted in the filing of the petition.
The case was a peculiar one in that such actions have been extremely 
rare in the courts of this state and at a meeting of those interested 
Thursday afternoon of this week a thorough understanding was arrived 
at and the matters in dispute were settled in a manner agreeable to 
all of the parties.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.8


ROBERT LAUSCHER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Apr.) 
Robert Lauscher died last week following many years of illness and 
inability to work. He leaves a widow and 7 children and was buried 
on 08 Apr.


ANNA LAUX   cemetery #83

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1897:
Death in Millhome, in Manitowoc County, of Mrs. Fritz Laur (sic) on 
Mon. of childbed fever. The twins, to whom she had just given birth, 
are still living. Mrs. Laur was 30 yrs. old.
********
Plymouth Post Aug. 19, 1897
Mrs. Laux died in childbirth. The funeral was held in Kiel
********
Per notice death was Mon. 9 Aug.
Death index:
1897 Aug 09  LAUN, Anna co. death index v.6 p.4 See Laux 
1897 Aug 09  LAUX, Anna co. death index v.6 p.4 See Laun 
(Apparently they weren't sure of the name so entered it both ways)
********
Marriage record:  
LAUX: Fritz
m: 04 Sep 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.271)
to: Anna Kretsch
*********
Burial matchs, except for the death month..Jan. It's Anna (Kretsch), 
age 32, husband was F. Laux, death was the 9th in 1897. Also found 
her entered on findagrave with the same incorrect death month..
probably copied from the cem. index.
Some info: The twins she gave birth to on 9 Aug 1897 were a male and 
female per the birth index..unnamed. There was a Laux death on 24 Aug 
1897 (no name), likely one of the twins. By the 1900 census neither 
twin is with Fritz.
Anna gave birth to a 1st set of twins in Jan 1895, son Edgar & dau. 
Edna. Another birth, son Paul, May 1896. Then the 2nd set of twins in 
Aug 1897. Husband Fritz (Fred) and 3 children (Edgar, Edna, Paul) 
appear in 1900 in Schleswig. In 1905 they are in Colby (Clark Co.)..
and remain there thru 1930 census. Fritz never remarries, and is 
buried in Colby Cem. in 1951. (I put his obit with his marriage record)


AUGUSTA LAUX   cemetery #90

Kiel—Mrs. David Laux, 78, passed away Friday night, Sept. 13 at the home 
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. George Koene, near Kiel, 
after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Laux, nee August Eick, was born in the 
town of Herman, Sheboygan County, a daughter of Carl and Mary Eick, on 
February 25, 1868.  She was confirmed at the St. Marks Evangelical church 
in the town of Mosel in 1882, by the Rev. Mr. Holzapfel. On September 14, 
1889 she was united in holy wedlock to David Laux of near Kiel, in the St. 
Marks Evangelical church, by the Rev. Mr. Holzapfel.  They resided at the 
present home for the last 42 years. In 1939 they celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary.    
She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. George (Ella) Athorp, 
of Town Mosel; Mrs. Arthur (Lydia) Roethel of Town Herman and Mrs. George 
(Norma) Koene of near Kiel; five grandchildren and one great grandson; two 
sisters, Mrs. Fred Eickhoff and Mrs. Anna Klessig and one brother, Fred 
Eick.  Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at 
Kiel and at the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church at Schwartzwald, 
of which church she was a faithful member.  Burial will be in the family 
lot at the church cemetery.  The Rev. William Schultz, pastor of the church 
will conduct the services.  
Sheboygan Press, September 14, 1946


BERTHA LAUX   cemetery #90

Mrs. Bertha Laux, 91, of R. 2, Kiel, widow of Peter, died Thursday at 
her farm home in Schleswig, southeast of Cedar Lake. The former Bertha 
Tagge, she was born in the Town of Meeme, Dec. 27, 1872, a daughter of 
the late William and Wilhelmina Tagge.  Her marriage to Mr. Laux took 
place in St. John’s United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald, Feb. 15, 
1896. Following their marriage, the couple operated the Laux homestead 
farm in Schleswig.  Mr. and Mrs. Laux observed their 55th wedding 
anniversary in 1951. He died in November, 1955. Mrs. Laux was a member 
of St. John’s Church.  
Surviving are three daughters, Miss Roma, at home, Mrs. Cecil (Selma) 
Mabson, Plymouth, and Mrs. Edgar (Anita) Kraemer, Sheboygan; two sons, 
Clarence and Harvey both of R. 2, Kiel; four grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren.  
Services will be Sunday in St. John’s Church, Schwartzwald, with the 
Rev. E. L. Hennig, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, January 3, 1964


CLARENCE D. LAUX   cemetery #90

Clarence D. Laux, 77, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died 
Thursday at his home.  Born on Dec. 13, 1896 in the town of 
Schleswig, a son of the late Peter and Bertha Tagge Laux, he 
attended the district school and the Plymouth Business College. 
Mr. Laux farmed in the township his entire life and served on 
the district school board for many years.  He was a member of 
St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman.  
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Cecil Mabson, Plymouth, 
Miss Roma Laux, Town of Schleswig, and Mrs. Edgar Kraemer, 
Sheboygan, and a brother, Harvey, Town of Schleswig.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at St. John UCC, with the 
Rev. Dean Roy Miller, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, July 26, 1974


DAVID LAUX  (d. 1951)   cemetery #90

David Laux, 87, retired town of Schleswig farmer, died at Memorial 
hospital in Sheboygan early today after a lingering illness. He was 
born in the town of Schleswig on December 23, 1863, the son of David 
and Catherine Boos Laux.  He was married on September 14, 1889, to 
Augusta Eick of the town of Herman.  The ceremony took place at St. 
Marks’s church in the town of Mosel.  
Mr. Laux was a building contractor until 1904, when he purchased the 
town of Schleswig farm now owned by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. George Koene.  He retired in 1932.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. George (Ella) Athorp of the town 
of Mosel, Mrs. Arthur (Lydia) Roethel of the town of Herman and Mrs. 
George (Norma) Koene; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Schumann of Colby and Mrs. William Olm of 
Cleveland; and one brother, Peter Laux of the town of Schleswig. His 
wife died September 13, 1946.  Also preceding him in death were one 
brother and four sisters.  
Mr. Laux was a live-long member of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church in Schwartzwald.  Funeral services will be conducted at the 
church by the Rev. William Schultz.  
Sheboygan Press, October 6, 1951


PETER LAUX   cemetery #90

Peter Laux, 86, a retired town of Schleswig farmer, died at his farm 
home Monday evening.  He was born on the Laux homestead farm on March 7, 
1869, the son of the late David and Anna Boos Laux. He lived his entire 
life on the homestead.  He served on the district school board for 12 
years.  He was married to the former Bertha Tagge of the town of 
Schleswig and the couple settled on the farm.  The couple observed their 
golden wedding in 1946.  
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Clarence on the home farm; and 
Harvey of the town of Schleswig; three daughters, Miss Roma Laux at home; 
Mrs. Cecil (Selma) Mabson, Plymouth; and Mrs. Edgar (Anita) Kraemer, 
Sheboygan; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.  He was 
preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Ev. and Reformed Church at 
Schwartzwald in the town of Herman. The Rev. E. L. Hennig will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 22, 1955


JOHN LAVAKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: 
Death on Sat., here in Manitowoc, of 78 yr. old John Levake, 
an elderly and wellknown citizen of our city. The deceased, 
who had a blacksmith shop here, was born in Three Rivers, 
Canada, but lived in Manitowoc since 1857.


MARY LAVAKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1908: 
Mrs. Nancy Lavake, a former resident of Manitowoc, died Thursday last week in
Sheboygan. She was 87. The body was brought here and buried Saturday from the
Presbyterian Church.
[From cem. office: She is buried on the George F. Barker lot. Burial register 
has Mary Lavake. From rest of Manitowoc site, John Lavake m. Nancy Barker]


MINNIE LAVECK   cemetery #44

MRS. LAVECK DIES, KOSSUTH
Funeral Services Are To Take Place On Thursday
Mrs. Theodore Laveck, age 59, died at her home in Kossuth Monday night 
after a lingering illness. Services will take place at the home Thursday 
at 1:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Reformed church, Branch, under 
the direction of Rev. Menke. The deceased will be buried at the Evergreen 
cemetery following the service.
Mrs. Laveck, nee Minnie Fricke, was born in the town of Rapids May 7, 
1874. She married Theodore Laveck on January 27, 1900, and after living 
in Manitowoc several years, the family moved to Kossuth where they 
engaged in farming. Mrs. Laveck was a member of the Ladies Aid Society 
of the Bethany Reformed church of Branch.
Besides the husband, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 
Joseph Kutil of Branch and Mabel at home; two sons, Earl and Carl at 
home; two brothers, August Fricke of Loyal and William Fricke of 
Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Henry Zeddies of Newton; and two grand-
children (private).
The body will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 6, 1933 P. 2
*******
[bur. 06-08-1933/age 59 yrs/cause: Delletis mellitus/
bur. on Henry Fricke lot]


CHARLES G. LAWERENTZ   cemetery #89A

Charles Lawerentz, 52, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, a longtime Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two 
Rivers, employe and an overseas veteran of World War II, died unexpectedly of 
a heart attack at his home Friday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Lawerentz was born March 13, 1918, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Charles 
and Francis Klein Lawerentz. He served nearly five years with the Armed Forces in 
World War II, attached to Co. B, 60th Infantry in the European Theater of 
Operations. He was wounded while in action. He was an employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co. 
Steel Plant and was a member of the firm's Goodfellowship Club. He was single.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Clarence Pilger, Mrs. Leonard Miller and Mrs. 
Jerold Henzell, all of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ludwig Swetlik of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Raymond Springstube of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and a brother, Vernon of Manitowoc. 
A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1970


ROLAND W. LAWERENTZ   cemetery #89A

KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY-Manitowoc county's list of war dead reached 
the 30 mark Monday with the announcement that Radioman Harvey E. 
Fargo, 21, of Manitowoc had been killed in the crash of a Navy plane 
at Jacksonville, Fla, and Sgt. Roland W. Lawerentz, 23, of Two Rivers, 
in action in North Aftrica. Fargo, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Fargo, 
1206 S. 16th street, was killed Sunday and his body will be brought 
to Manitowoc Wednesday night. Plans for the funeral will be found 
in the obituary column. 
Sgt. Lawerentz was killed last month in the North Aftrican conflict.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 11, 1943 P.2
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Photo with article


ADELIE LAWERENZ   cemetery #87

Mrs. William Lawerenz, aged 46, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian 
Meyer, former Kiel residents, passed away at her home in the town of Meeme 
Sunday at 1:45 o’clock.  She had suffered a stroke about five weeks ago and 
failed to recover.
The deceased, nee Adelia Meyer, was born Jan. 27, 1887, on the town of Meeme 
farm now owned by Charles Mueller.  She was married May 14, 1910.  Of the 
three children born to the couple, two sons died in infancy.  Besides her 
husband and a daughter Meta, she is survived by the following sisters and 
brothers:  August Meyer of Eaton, John Meyer of Fond du Lac, Fred and Walter 
Meyer of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elda Meyer Lynn of Green Bay, and Mrs. Henry (Lillian) 
Zunker of Manitowoc Rapids.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners, the Rev. H. O. Grunwald 
performing the last rites.  Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.
Tri-County Record, December 21, 1933


SOPHIA LAWERENZ   cemetery #71

Name: Lewerenz, Mary Sophia
D.: 1/9/1873
B.: 5/17/1836
Reg. D.: 7/1/1873
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 36 Yrs. 7 Mo. 23 Da.
B.P.: Kgdm. Prussia
D.P.: Newton
Cem.: St. Paul's Churchyard Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Charles Wagner
Spouse: John Lewerenz
F.: Joachem Willert
M.: Mary Willert
Cause of Death: Consumption
Pg. #: v.1 p.147


WILHELMINA LAWERENZ   cemetery #87

Called By Death
Death claimed Mrs. Wilhelmina Lawerenz at her home in the town of 
Meeme on Tuesday, after a lingering illness. Cancer was the cause 
of her demise. Decedent, nee Sell, was born in Salzburg, Germany, 
March 16, 1846 and was married to August Lawerenz in 1872. The 
family came to America in 1883, settling in the town of Meeme, 
where they made their permanent home. Mr. Lawerenz died 20 years 
ago. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Aug. Lawerenz 
and two sons, William and August at home. Also one sister, in the 
town of Meeme. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, 
burial being in the Louis Corners cemetery. Rev. Otto Saewert will 
officiate. - 1922


WILLIAM LAWERENZ   cemetery #87

William Lawrenz(sic) Dies at Hospital Sunday Afternoon.
William Lawrenz, 84, died at Holy Family hospital Sunday afternoon 
after a long illness. He was a former resident of Meeme township. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Zion Lutheran 
church at Louis Corners, with the Rev. William J. Hartwig in charge.
Burial was made in the parish cemetery.
Mr. Lawrenz was born in Germany September 12, 1874, son of the late 
August and Wilhelmina Sell Lawrenz. When nine years old he came to 
the United States with his parents and settled at Meeme. He married 
Adelia Meyer May 14, 1910, at Meeme, where the couple operated a farm.
She died in December 1933. A brother and sister also preceded him in 
death.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Meta of Chippewa Falls, and a nephew 
and nieces. - January 8, 1959


HARLEY LAWLER   cemetery #89D

Harley E. Lawler, 74, of 2006 School St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lawler was born Nov. 15, 1898, at Oconto, a son of the late John and Mary 
Murra Lawler. He married the former Anna Vanderbusch at Oconto June 28, 1917. 
The family moved to Two Rivers in 1925 where Mr. Lawler took employment with 
the former Brunner-Schultz Ice Co. The following 22 years he was a foreman at 
the yards of the former Consumers Coal Co. at Two Rivers and for 23 years later 
until his retirement in 1963 he was shop foreman at the Schmitt Lumber Co. He 
was a member of the former St. Luke Holy Name Society and had also been one of 
the members of the former Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Dept.
Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Helen Walters and Mrs. William 
(Rose) Sorge of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gladys McKenna of Two Rivers and the Misses 
Betty and Ruth Lawler at home; four sons, Robert, Daniel, Floyd and John Lawler 
of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Nora Johnson of Green Bay; two brothers, William 
of Oconto Falls and Jack Lawler of Milwaukee, 28 grandchildren and 24 great 
grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Friday where memorial services will be at 7:15 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1972
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(15 Nov 1898/Sep 1972/SSDI)


HOWARD W. LAWLER

Howard W. Lawler, 55, of Milwaukee, husband of the former Miss Gertrude Frasch 
of Two Rivers, died at his home in Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 
Milwaukee. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, William of Milwaukee; his father, William 
Lawler of Fairbault, Minn., and one granddaughter.
Friends may call at the Wendler Funeral Home, Tautonia Avenue and Capitol Drive, 
Milwaukee, until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 3, 1953 P. 29


ANNA LAWRENCE   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Arthur Lawrence, 82, of Denmark, who had been residing for a short 
period with a daughter, Mrs. Walter Meyer, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died 
Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Denmark, the Rev. Frank Tobisch officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Lawrence, nee Anna Hansen, was born June 7, 1889, at Denmark, daughter 
of the late Christ and Hattie Peterson Hansen. She was married Nov. 27, 1912, 
at Glenmore, Brown County, to Arthur Lawrence.
Besides her husband and daughter she leaves a son, Norbert, of Two Rivers; a 
sister, Mrs. Walter Moschel, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Edwin and John Hansen, 
of Green Bay; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Friday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
where the body will lie in state until the time of srvice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1972


ARTHUR LAWRENCE   cemetery #89C

Arthur Lawrence, 89, of Rt. 3, Town of Two Creeks, former marshal of Denmark 
and an early Brown County deputy sheriff, died Sunday afternoon at the home 
of a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lorene) Meyer, in the township.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 
Denmark, the Rev. Frank Tobish officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Lawrence was born May 5, 1884, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, 
a son of the late August and Johanna Schwartz Lorenz. He married Anna Hansen 
at Glenmore, Brown County, Nov. 27, 1912. The couple farmed in the Town of 
Morrison until 1926, moving to Mishicot where he operated a garage until 1929. 
The couple moved to Denmark that year where he was employed by Dufek Brothers 
Co. and served as village marshal. He retired in 1961. Since the death of his 
wife April 1, 1972, he made his home with the daughter.
Surviving besides the daughter are a son, Norbert, of Two Rivers, four grand-
children, nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
6 o'clock this Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 18, 1973


CAROLINE LAWRENCE   cemetery #82

Mrs. Seldon Lawrence Dies At Horicon After An Illness
Kiel—Mrs. Seldon Lawrence, 77, passed away at the home of a 
daughter at Horicon Saturday afternoon following a week’s 
illness. Mrs. Lawrence, nee Caroline Boeckmann, was born in 
Manitowoc, Sept. 9, 1856.  She was married to David Wagner 
in 1883 and he died in 1893. 
The following year she was married to Seldon Lawrence. Mr. 
and Mrs. Lawrence lived in Manitowoc until 19 years ago, 
when they came to Kiel where they resided until four years 
ago since which time they were at Horicon.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Lawrence is survived by the 
following children; Mrs. Gustave Wagner, Manitowoc; Mrs. 
Reinhold Schwantes, Mrs. William Steuber and Albert Wagner, 
Horicon; Louis Lawrence, Kiel; 18 grandchildren and four 
step-children, William Lawrence, Markesan; Albert and Arthur 
Lawrence, Fond du Lac; Raymond Lawrence, Manitowoc; five 
sisters. Mrs. Johanna Wagner and Mrs. Elizabeth Kluzinski, 
Manitowoc; Mrs. Bertha Wetzel, Milwaukee, Ella and Evelyn 
Boeckmann, Manitowoc; five brothers, Ernest Boeckmann, 
Sheboygan; Alfred, Charles, John and Herman Boeckmann, 
Manitowoc.  
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at St. 
Peter Reformed church at Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman 
will officiate and burial will be made in Kiel cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, October 30, 1933


ELIZABETH LAWRENCE  
  
Manitowoc Tribune
December 17, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 35, Page 5 Column 5
 
Died. -- In Branch Mills, Town of Rapids, on the 8th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, 
lacking a few days of being 84 years of age.  The deceased patiently bore the 
infirmities of old age, and after a few days of great suffering, gladly entered into 
her rest.
*****
(Note: It appears she might be in Branch #45, but there is no stone there or in any
other cemetery in the county.)


EILEEN N. LAWRENCE   cemetery #89C

Eileen N. Lawrence, 70, of Two Rivers, died Thursday, June 27, 1991, 
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 9:30
a.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim 
Henning officiating and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
She was born in Green Bay, on March 14, 1921, of Irene Corbell Neveu 
and the late Sylvester Neveu, She married Norbert Lawrence in August 
of 1947, at Green Bay. She worked as a Secretary for several Two
Rivers City Managers, retiring in 1983.
Survivors Include her husband, Norbert, two grandchildren, her mother, 
Irene Wizner of Kewaunee; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, 
a sister and brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers 
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday and at the church on Saturday from 8:30 
a.m. until the time of services.


LEWIS LAWRENCE   cemetery #44

L.S. LAWRENCE BORN HERE, 1851, PASSES AWAY
Louis S. Lawrence, born in Manitowoc 77 years ago, and who has since resided 
here, passed away today at the Holy Family hospital, where he has been confined 
for the past four weeks. He has been in failing health from diseases incident 
to old age.
With the passing of Mr. Lawrence the last member of one of the pioneer families 
of Manitowoc who located here in the late forties, now is deceased. He was born 
in 1851 in a home on the site where the couty asylum is now located. In recent 
years, with his wife, he has lived at 2510 Washington street.
In 1882 he was married to Mary Allen, who with four daughters, two sons and seven 
grandchildren survive. The children are; Mrs. Walter Guerney, Ione, Wash., Mrs. 
George Specht, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Kolanchek, this city and Mrs. Louis McNamara, 
Milwaukee, William L. and Curtis Lawrence, both of this city.
Funeral services will be held from the Pfeffer chapel on Saturday afternoon at 
two o'clock. Rev. Hood will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen. The remains 
may be viewed between seven and nine o'clock Friday evening at the Pfeffer chapel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, April 19, 1928 P. 2
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[bur. 4-21-1928/cause: heart disease/bur. on George J. Specht lot]
(Lewis Laurena/d. 18 Apr. 1928/age 77 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. 
ch., Manitowoc/this appears to be a mis-transcription)


LINAS LAWRENCE   cemetery #44

Did He Kill His Father?
Mystery Surrounding the Death of a Manitowoc Man
Manitowoc, Jan. 5.-
Linas Lawrence, an old and respected citizen, died last night. It is alleged
that death was caused by a severe beating which his son Louis administered
about two weeks ago. Mr. Lawrence had been confined to his bed ever since
and had been gradually failing, until last night death ended his sufferings.
The son was arrested this morning and will be held until a post mortem
examination has been held. Mr. Lawrence was 82 years old.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, January 06, 1891, pg. 8, col A
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IT WAS NOT MURDER
Pneumonia Caused the Death of Linas Lawrence, of Manitowoc
Manitowoc, Jan. 7.-At the conclusion of an inquest over the 
body of Linas Lawrence, the coroner's jury decided that he 
came to his death from pneumonia.  One lung was wholly and 
the other partly gone.  Lawrence's son, held on a charge 
of killing his father, was released.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) Thursday, January 08, 1891; pg. 8; col A
**********
The coroner's jury decided that Linas Lawrence, of Manitowoc, 
died from pneumonia, and his son, who was held on a charge of 
murdering him, was thereupon released.
The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) Thursday, January 08, 1891; col C


MRS. LINAS LAWRENCE     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1890
Death of 67 yr. old Mrs. Linas Lawrence of Manitowoc of a stroke on the 25th
of last month. She was buried on Mon. (03 March). Buried at the same time as 
Mrs. Lawrence was, her daughter-in-law who had died a few days earlier in 
Chicago (no name given).


LOUIS LAWRENCE   cemetery #82

Louis Lawrence, 75, of R.1, Kiel, died Thursday afternoon at Calumet Memorial
Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
Born Dec. 12, 1895, in Manitowoc, son of the late Seldon and Lena Beckmann
Lawrence, he was employed for 29 years with the U.S. postal Department at
Kiel.
On Sept. 6, 1916, he married Ella Ladwig of Kiel. She died in July 1960.
After retiring he served as custodian for St. Peter United Church of Christ
and the First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Lawrence was a member of St. Peter UCC.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Thrilby) Ohm of Green Bay; three sons,
Erland and Curtis of Kiel and Donald of rural Lomira; four grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Emma Steuber of Horicon and one brother, Albert Wagner of Kiel.
He was preceded in death by one daughter and on(sic) grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter UCC with the
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meizelwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 5 p.m. today until
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
(Aug. 5, '71 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
********
Louis Lawrence, 76, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Thursday afternoon at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Lawrence was born Dec. 12, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Seldon and Lena 
Beckmann Lawrence. He moved with his family to Kiel where he was employed for 29 
years with the Post Office. Later he worked as a custodian for St. Peter United 
church of Christ and the First Presbyterian Church of Kiel. He married Ella Ladwig 
Sept. 6, 1919, at Kiel. She preceded him in death in July of 1960.
Survivors include three sons, Erland and Curtis of Kiel and Donald of Lomira, Wis., 
a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Thrilby) Ohm of Green Bay, a brother, Albert Wagner of Kiel, 
a sister, Mrs. Emma Steuber of Horicon and four grandchildren. A daughter and a 
grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 5 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 6, 1971


SELDEN LAWRENCE   cemetery #82

Seldon(sic) Lawrence, Former Kiel Resident, Dies At Fond du Lac
Seldon Lawrence, 80, former resident of Kiel, died at the home 
of his son, Arthur, of Fond du Lac, Tuesday after an illness of 
several weeks.  Funeral services will be held Friday at the 
C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel and at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthmann will 
officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.  
Mr. Lawrence was born in Manitowoc January 28, 1856. On December 
26, 1879, he was married to Miss Bertha Strutz of Manitowoc. The 
couple resided at various places in the county, and six children, 
two whom died since, were born to the union.  His first wife died 
in 1893, and in 1894 he was married to Mrs. Caroline Wagner, and 
they came to Kiel in 1914 where they lived until 1928. They then 
moved to Fond du Lac.  Two children were born to the second 
marriage.  Mrs. Lawrence died October 28, 1933.  Surviving are 
four sons, of the first marriage; William, Albert, Arthur all of 
Fond du Lac, and Raymond of near Manitowoc. One son Louis of near 
Kiel, survives from the second marriage.  There are 18 grand-
children and one great grandchild. Three step-children, Mrs. 
Bertha Schwantes, and Mrs. Emma Stuever of Horicon and Albert 
Wagner of Kiel also survive.
Sheboygan Press, April 12, 1939


SOPHIA LAWRENCE   cemetery #85

Called By Death
Mrs. Warren Lawrence passed away at the hospital in Plymouth 
on Wednesday of last week, after she had undergone an operation 
for internal cancer, with which she had been afficted for 
several years.  
Sophie Oelhoff was born October 28, 1858, in Hessen-Darmstadt, 
Germany, and came to America at the age of five years with her 
parents, who settled on a farm on the Ucker Road in the town of 
Schleswig. She was married in 1878 to Warren Lawrence, and the 
couple made their home on a farm in the town of Eaton. Later 
they operated a cheese factory for 18 years, after which they 
took over the farm of Mr. Lawrence's parents on Ucker Road. For 
the past 21 years they lived in Kiel. The deceased reached the 
age of 63 years, 7 months, and 16 days. She is survived by her 
husband, three daughters, Mrs. John Mattes of Collins, Mrs. Herman 
Voelker of Kiel, and Mrs. Otto Rabe of Eaton, 14 grandchildren, one 
great-grandchild, and one sister, Mrs. Rud. Hungsberg in the town 
of Schleswig. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with 
interment in the Ucker Road cemetery. Rev. Rech officiated. - 1922


WARREN LAWRENCE   cemetery #85

Former Kiel Man Passes Away; Plan Rites at Collins
Kiel – Warren Lawrence, 73, father of Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel, and 
who was well known in this community, died at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. John Mattes at Collins, Wis., Thursday at 11 a.m. following an attack 
of pneumonia.
Mr. Lawrence was born on a farm at Hayton on September 1, 1857, where he 
grew to manhood.  On December 17, 1879 he was married to Miss Sophie Oelhoff 
of Town Schleswig.  The couple located on a farm at that place until 1901, 
when they sold the property and moved to Kiel.  They lived at Kiel 21 years.  
Mrs. Lawrence preceded her husband in death in 1922.  For the past nine years 
Mr. Lawrence made his home with his daughter at Collins.
He is suvived by three children, four of his children having preceded him in 
death.  They are Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel; Mrs. John Mattes of Collins and 
Mrs. Otto Rabe of Town Schleswig; one brother, Seldon Lawrence of Kiel; fifteen 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The body was taken to Kiel on Thursday afternoon to the C. J. Meiselwitz 
undertaking parlors.  On Sunday morning it will be removed to the Mattes home 
in Collins.  Funeral rites will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Monday and at 
2 o’clock at Ev. Reformed church there.  Rev. Paul Casper will officiate and 
interment will be in the Ucker road cemetery, six miles southeast of Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, January 24, 1931 – P. 2


WILLIAM J. LAWRENCE   cemetery #44

William J. Lawrence, 85, of 1308 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lawrence was born Oct. 18, 1887, at Manitowoc, son of the late Lewis 
and Mary Allen Lawrence. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Rose A. 
Benzinger Apr. 7, 1915, at Manitowoc. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
for 45 years, retiring in 1956 as foreman of the small press department. He 
was a member of Mirro Retirement Club and was a 55-year member of the Odd 
Fellows Lodge, No. 55, of Manitowoc, serving in various offices. At the time 
of his death he was financial secretary of the lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1965.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivors name omitted for privacy.), 
two sisters, Mrs. Ada Kolanshek, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Verne McNamara, of 
Milwaukee; a granddaughter, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 26, 1973
*********
[d. 07-25-1973/age 85 yrs.] (18 Oct 1887/Jul 1973/SSDI)


AUGUST LAWRENZ   cemetery #87

August Lawrence of Town Meeme Called to Rest
Kiel – (Special) – August Carl Frederick Lawrence, 80, died at his home in the 
town of Meeme Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock after a one day illness.
He was born Jan. 4, 1860, in Albertinenhof-Pommern, Germany, and in 1885 moved 
to Baron county, Wis.  On Nov. 18, 1888, he married Ernestine Fell of Saffenhagen, 
Germany, the Rev. Martin Denninger performing the ceremony in Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran church, Louis Corners.
The couple lived in Price county for six years and in 1894 moved to the present 
farm.  Survivors are the widow, four daughters and a son, Elmer at home, Mrs. 
Carl (Ida) Mueller, Mr. John (Minnie) Rades, Mrs. Ella Mueller and Mrs. Harry 
(Ethel) Mueller, all of town of Meeme, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, 
two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Buchmiller of Westbora, Wis., and Mrs. Tina Zuehlke of 
Ogema, Wis.  A daughter died several years ago.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home and at 2 o’clock at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Louis Corners, 
of which the deceased was a faithful member.  The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  The body can be viewed at 
the funeral home.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, March 25, 1940 – P. 2


ELMER HERMAN LAWRENZ   cemetery #87

Elmer H. Lawerenz(sic), 66, a Town of Meeme farmer, died early Tuesday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 15, 1972


ERNESTINA LAWRENZ   cemetery #87

Mrs. Ernestine Lawrenz, 87, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died early Sunday morning at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.  She had been ill since Wednesday.
Born Jan. 30, 1867, in Germany, she came to America with her parents in 1883, 
settling on a farm in the Town of Meeme in Manitowoc County.
She was married to August Lawrenz on Nov. 18, 1888.  After their marriage, 
the couple settled in Prentice, Wis., for a few years before returning to the 
Lawrenz homestead in the Town of Meeme.
Mrs. Lawrenz was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
Survivors are one son, Elmer, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ida) Mueller, 
Mrs. Ella Mueller and Mrs. Harry (Ethel) Mueller, all of the Town of Meeme; 10 
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, August and William 
Lawrenz, of Manitowoc.
Her husband died March 23, 1940.  Her parents and two daughters also preceded 
her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran at Louis Corners.  The 
Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, will officiate.  Interment will be made in the 
church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel until 11 a.m. 
Tuesday, and at the church from Tuesday noon until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, June 6, 1955 – P. 14


ESTHER LAWRENZ    cemetery #87

CALLED BY DEATH
Death claimed Miss Esther Lawrenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aug.
Lawrenz, of the town of Meeme, on Tuesday night, after 6 months 
illness with tuberculosis of the bowels. Her age was 18 years, 
5 months and 15 days. She underwent a surgical operation at the
Plymouth hospital about a month ago, after which she was taken 
to her home. The survivors are her parents, three sisters and one
brother. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, Rev. W. 
Kuether of Louis Corners officiating. Interment in the church 
cemetery.


AMELIA LAX   cemetery #21

Amelia nee Zuber -second wife of Frank [1858-1934] -married Jan. 26, 1892 at 
St. Gregory -daughter of T. Zuber and Gertrude Niesel -born Germany -died from 
"sepieaemia and pneumonia"
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


ANNIE LAX   cemetery #43

Mrs. Henry Lax, 73, of 908A South 23rd St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident
of the county, died early Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc,
following a stroke.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Annie Heinricks in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and in 1904 was
married to Henry Lax. They located on a farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc. In 1951
they retired and moved to Manitowoc.
Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Bauer and Mrs.
Evarist Bast of Manitowoc, Mrs. Victor Bauer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs.
Raymond Kaufman of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; son, Clarence of Manitowoc; three
brothers, John of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Louis
of Green Bay; and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Knights of Columbus.
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, April 17, 1954
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANTON A. LAX

Anton A. Lax, 86, a former Kiel resident, died May 24 at St. Nicholas 
Hospital were he had been a patient for two months.
He had resided at Sunny Ridge for the past nine years.
Born March 9, 1893, in the town of Eaton, a son of Frank and Amalia Zuber 
Lax, he attended the district school in the Town of Eaton.
On November 27, 1934, he married the former Tillie Paul at Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig.
The couple lived in the Town of Eaton for several years before moving to 
Kiel where she died April 9, 1967.
Mr. Lax was employed as a carpenter most of his life.
On March 6, 1972, he married the former Gladys Brooks in Sheboygan. She 
died November 5, 1975.
He was a membeer of St. John United Church of Christ, Sheboygan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Reverend Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, 
Sheboygan, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. - May 24, 1979


DARLA JEAN LAX   cemetery #82

Graveside services were held at the cemetery in Kiel, Friday for Darla Jean Lax, 
infant twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lax, 1910-A Calumet Drive. The Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of Ss. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, officiated.
The infant was born Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Hospital, Port Washington, and died 
there Thursday.
Besides her parents the infant is survived by her twin sister, the maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sievert of Kiel; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Anthony Lax, Sr., Kiel; her maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Edward Lindner 
of R. 1, Kiel, and her paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Paul of Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, March 16, 1963 – P. 6


FRANK LAX  SR.  (d. 1934)  cemetery #21

Frank Lax Of St. Nazianz Dies After An Illness
St. Nazianz.-Frank Lax, aged 76, died at 2 a.m. today at the home of his 
son, Frank, Jr., three miles west of here, following a lingering illness.
Mr. Lax was born Feb. 2, 1858, in Bavaria, Germany, and came to America 
in 1869 with his parents, who settled at Kellnersville and later moved to 
the town of Eaton, where he spent the remainder of his life. In 1887 he 
was married to Miss Theresa Farenback, who died a year later. In 1892 he 
was united in marriage with Miss Amelia Zuber of St. Nazianz, who died in 
1912.
Survivors are: four daughters, Mrs. Ed. Bechle, Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber of 
Kiel; Mrs. Louise Lulloff of Stockbridge, and Miss Rose, at home; four 
sons, Anton, near Kiel; Joseph of Fond du Lac; Frank Jr., on the homestead, 
and 18 grandchildren. Four children, a sister and a brother preceded him 
in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church here. 
The Rev. Father Fintan will officiate.
The Holy Name society of which Mr. Lax was a member will hold a vigil at the 
Lax homestead Thursday at 8 p.m.
Unknown Paper  November 6, 1934
(Note: He was survived by 4 sons but only 3 were named.)
********
Many Attend Last Rites For Frank Lax Sr. Friday
Funeral services for Frank Lax, Sr. of St. Nazianz, who died Thursday 
morning, at the home of his son, Frank, Jr., were held Friday morning 
at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s church at St. Nazianz. The Rev. Finton, 
S.D.S., officiated and interment was made in the adjoining church 
cemetery.
The Holy Name society, of which Mr. Lax was a member, attended the 
services in a body, and six members acted as pallbearers. They were 
Andrew Groh, Nic. Steffen, Henry Brunmeier, Godfrey Schuler, Anton 
Schley and Carl Fessler.
Relatives and friends from out-of-town who attended the funeral included 
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bechle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber and 
family of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lulloff and family, Mrs. Lena Giese of 
Stockbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Igl and son, Frank, of Antigo; Joseph 
Breu and daughter, Viola, Anton Breu and daughter, Armella, Mrs. Herman 
Daniels of Marshfield; Mrs. William Schnell and son, Raymond, Mr. And Mrs. 
William Ahrens of Osman; Frank Miller and son, Joseph, of Kohler; Mr. and 
Mrs. Adam Vogl and daughters, Margaret and Rose, and son, George, Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Horneck and son, George, Mrs. John Schinabeck and son, Nick, of 
Sheboygan; Mrs. And Mrs. Louis Morgan and Joseph Lax, Fond du Lac.
The father of Mr. Lax built a chapel on the home farm many years ago, which 
now is annually visited on the fourth of July by many people from far and 
near. The chapel was enlarged and remodeled by Frank Lax, son of the builder, 
and church services continue to be held there on Independence Day. - 1934
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Husband of Theresa nee Fohrenbacher [married Nov. 22, 1887 at St. Gregory] 
when Theresa died in 1888, remarried to Amalia nee Zuber [married Jan. 26, 1892 
at St. Gregory] -son of Frank Lax and Barbara Platten -born Bavaria -emigrated 
to the US in 1869 -first living at Kellnersville and later moving to farm in 
Town of Eaton -died from "cardis vascular and renal disease"


ROSE LAX

Miss Rose Lax Of St. Nazianz Dies On Sunday
St. Nazianz. -(Special)-Miss Rose Lax, who made her home with her brother, 
Frank, three miles west of this village, died Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock 
at Chippewa Falls where she had been a patient since last April.
She had been ill since her 14th year, but last Friday she was stricken with 
pneumonia. She was born three miles west of St. Nazianz on a farm homestead 
and was the daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Lax.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edward Bechle of Kiel, Mrs. Louis 
Lueloff of Stockbridge, and Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber of School Hill; three 
brothers, Anton of the town of Eaton, Frank at home, and Joseph of Fond du 
Lac. One sister, Mrs. Frank Miller of Kohler preceded her in death six 
years ago.
The funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's 
Catholic church here, and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The 
Rev. Finton Holzknecht will officiate.
Miss Lax was a member of the Young Ladies' sodality of the church, and the 
members will assemble at the home Wednesday at 8 p.m. to say the rosary. 
They also will attend the funeral Thursday morning.
Unknown Paper  June 22, 1936
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(Rose -May 13, 1907-June 22, 1936 -single -daughter of Frank Lax [1858-1934] 
and Amelia Zuber -born Town of Eaton -died from "pneumonia" -died at Chippewa 
Falls, Chippewa County "where she had been a patient since last April." 
"She had been ill since her 14th year, but Friday she was stricken with pneumonia." 
-from obit.)(no county death record)


TILLIE LAX   cemetery #82

Mrs. Anton A. Lax, 63, of 737 1st St., Kiel, died early Sunday afternoon at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.
The former Tillie Paul was born Nov. 27, 1903 in the Town of Schleswig, a 
daughter of the late Louis and Bertha Paul.  On Nov. 27, 1934, she was married 
to Anton A. Lax of the Town of Eaton.
The couple lived in Town Eaton several years before moving to Kiel in 1943.
Mrs. Lax was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Anthony of Sheboygan; two grandchildren; 
and one sister, Mrs. Helmuth Gierke of R. 1, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 10, 1967 – P. 16