[ LEO ] OBITUARIES
ELIZABETH LEONARD cemetery #84 Mrs. Lizzie Leonard Dies Monday Evening Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, for Mrs. Lizzie Leonard, 75, Town of Rhine, who died Monday evening at home following a lingering illness. The services will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville. Mrs. Leonard was born August 12, 1888, in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late George and Eva Holzmann Schmahl. She was married June 19, 1909, to Walter Leonard of the town of Rhine. The couple located on the Leonard home farm. Her husband preceded her in death in May, 1929. For the last 18 years she had made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Jung, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Merlin Jung, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, two sisters, Mrs. Edward Brieger, of Kiel and Mrs. Leonard L. Platz of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, and a granddaughter. Two children in infancy, a sister and a brother also preceded her in death. - November 11, 1963
FRANK LEONARD cemetery #84 Called By Death. Death claimed Frank Leonard at his home in Rockville last Saturday, after a brief illness. The deceased had suffered a stroke of apoplexy February 15th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Kattreh in Cedarburg, where he had gone with his wife for a visit. Despite the best of care and medical attention his condition became gradually worse, and he was brought to his home in Rockville three weeks ago, where he closed life's pilgrimage on April 17th. His daughter, Mrs. Kattreh of Cedarburg, took care of him until the end. Mr. Leonard was born in Niagara Falls, N. Y., August 26, 1852, and when two years old came with his parents to the town of Rhine, where he grew to manhood. In 1876 he was united in marriage there to Christine Klein and the couple later settled in Rockville, where they have since resided. Besides his wife he leaves four sons and three daughters, as follows: George of Rockville, Joseph and Edward of Milwaukee, and Harry of Cedarburg; Mrs. H. Kramer of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. W. Notbohm of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Louis Krattreh of Cedarburg; also several grandchildren; one step-brother, John, and one step-sister Francis, of Rhine. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home, interment being in the Rockville cemetery. Rev. Zeh of Rhine officiated. A large number of relatives and friends from Milwaukee and other places were in attendance at the last sad rites. - April 22, 1920
GEORGE LEONARD cemetery #84 Rites Held Sunday For George Leonard Funeral services were held Sunday for George Leonard, 71, at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman conducted the services and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Leonard died at Memorial hospital Thursday night. A well-known carpenter in the area, he was born December 14, 1882, the son of the late Frank and Justine Leonard and took up the carpentering trade at the age of 17. November 7, 1908, he married Ida Strade of the town of Schleswig, and the couple located in Rockville. His wife died in December of 1934. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arno Ruh of Kiel, Mrs. Melvin Sommers of Town Mosel, and Mrs. Victor Pech of Manitowoc; three sons, Harvey and Everett of Kiel and Roy at home; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Louis Kattreh, Town Rhine; and two brothers, Edwin and Harry of Milwaukee. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. - September, 1954 ******** George G. Leonard, 71, well known Rockville, Manitowoc County, carpenter, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a short illness. He had suffered a heart attack a week ago. Funeral services wil be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, with burial in the Rockville Cemetery. He was born Dec. 14, 1882, and at 17 began to learn the carpenter trade. On Nov. 7, 1908, he married Ida Strade of the Town of Schleswig and the couple located in Rockville. She died in December of 1934. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arno Ruh of Kiel, Mrs. Melvin Sommers of the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, and Mrs. Victor Pech of Manitowoc; three sons, Harvey and Everett of Kiel and Roy of Rockville; a sister, Mrs. Louis Kattreh of the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County; two brothers, Edwin and Harry of Milwaukee; and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until services. - September 9, 1954
HARVEY JOSEPH LEONARD Cemetery #32 Harvey Joseph Leonard, age 90, of Kiel, died Thursday, September 14, 2000, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Fond du Lac County. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2000, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Rev. David Laabs will officiate with burial in the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born October 5, 1909, in Louis Corners, son of the late George Leonard and Ida Wilhelmine Pauline Strade. Harvey was a 3rd generation American of German descent, his great grandparents, George Leonard and Elisabeth Urban having immigrated to the United States as pioneers in 1852, settling in the Rhine Township of Sheboygan County. He attended the Rockville Grade School and the Kiel High School. On February 3, 1934, he married Irene Lydia Huhn at St. John & St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The couple has resided in the Kiel area since their marriage and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year. Harvey was employed by Stoelting Inc. in Kiel as a shop worker making cheese vats from 1939 to 1944, and then again from 1946 until his retirement in 1974. Harvey also farmed 60 acres on the outskirts of Kiel with his wife and family, and was well known in the community for the potatoes he grew and sold from his home for over 25 years. After retirement, he was actively engaged in his hobbies of fishing, collecting and restoring antique tractors, gasoline engines and cash registers. He was a member of the Wisconsin Steam & Antique Engine Club. Harvey was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. He was affectionately known by his many grandchildren and great grand- children as "Papa" and will be greatly missed by his entire family. Survivors include his wife, one son, two daughters, three sisters, 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; and four step great grand- children. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Leonard and Roy Leonard; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. A Memorial has been established in his memory. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 2000
HENRY J. LEONARD cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 07 Sept.) The 10 yr. old son of Frank Leonard died yesterday in Rockville and will be buried in the morning.
IDA LEONARD cemetery #84 Wash Machine Causes Death This Monday Hair Catches in Rollers, Mrs. Geo. Leonard Found by Son Mrs. George Leonard, aged 48, of near here, met death accidentally at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home when her hair became caught in the electric ringer of a washing machine she was using, and caused her neck to be broken. Mrs. Leonard, who was alone at the time of the accident, was found by her six year old son Roy when he returned from the Rockville school. He ran beck to the school and told his 12 year old sister, Priscilla. Mr. Leonard who was doing carpentering in Kiel was notified and coming to his home, found the electric ringer still running. Mrs. Leonard was dead at the time her body was discovered. Manitowoc county coroner, Gerald Rau, pronounced the tragedy as accidental. Mrs. Leonard, before her marriage Miss Ida Strade, was born on a farm in Louis Corners, Jan. 1, 1886, the daughter of Mrs. August Strade and August Strade, deceased. She was married to George Leonard of Rockville November 7, 1908, the couple locating directly in Rockville where they have since resided. Survivors are her husband and six children, Harvey of Rockville, Everett of near Kiel. Mrs. Arno (Dorothy) Ruh, of near Kiel, Helen of Sheboygan, and Priscilla and Roy at home; her aged mother, Mrs. August Strade of Millhome, and two brothers, Otto of Millhome and Herman of Louis Corners. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the family residence in Rockville at 1:30 o'clock and at two o'clock with services at the St. Peter Reformed church in Kiel. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Mrs. Leonard was a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the St. Peter Reformed church. - 1934
JOSEPH J. LEONARD cemetery #84 Joseph J. Leonard Laid To Rest Wednesday Funeral rites for Joseph J. Leonard, 64, of Milwaukee, who passed away suddenly Saturday morning, were held on Wednesday afternoon at Kiel. He was born on Feb. 23, 1884 in the town of Rhine, the son of the late Frank and Justina Klein-Leonard. His baptism and confirmation took place at the Reformed church in Town Rhine. In his early youth he worked at Meyer Bros. store in Kiel for several years and a few years with the Horneck Bros. at Elkhart Lake. For 37 years he had lived in Milwaukee at the home of his sister, the Willard Notbohm residence at 2242 Wauwatosa ave. During that time he was employed at Schuster's and for 34 years for A. Landauer and Sons. Survivors are three brothers and a sister, namely: George and Mrs. Louis (Edna) Kattreh of Rockville, Harry and Edwin of Milwaukee. He lay in state at the Ritter Funeral home in Milwaukee Monday and then at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home, where services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiated at the rites. Mrs. Roland Griebenow, the pianist, accompanied the Mesdames Harry Dawurske and Athniel Raquet, as they sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Interment was made in the Rockville cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased: Harvey Kramer, Leslie Kattreh, Donald Leonard, Harvey, Everett and Roy Leonard. Among those attending services from away were his co-workers of Landauer and Sons, Al Herman, Emil and Henry Fink, Frank Schweda, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Horneck and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mattes, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kramer of West Bend; Rev. and Mrs. John Siegle and son of Eyota, Minn.; a great number of relatives and friends from Sheboygan, Elkhart Lake, Rockville, Haven and surrounding communities. - March 1948
JUSTINA LEONARD cemetery #84 Mrs. Leonard, Rockville, Dies on Thursday Had Undergone Operation Successfully Two Weeks Before Almost completely recovered from and operation performed recently, Mrs. Justina Leonard of Rockville passed away unexpectedly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Kattreh, Thursday evening, the victim of a stroke of apoplexy. Her passing came as a shock to the family and to her many friends, since she had made so excellent a recovery from her operation. The deceased, nee Klein, was born September 15, 1857, in the town of Rhine, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 73 years, one month and eight days, and had always enjoyed the best of health. In November, 1875, she was united in marriage to Frank Leonard, and since about 1874 the couple resided in Rockville. Her husband preceded her in death April 12, 1920. In recent years she had been residing in her home at Rockville, in which she enjoyed all the conveniences of homes in the city. Of the eight children born to Mrs. Leonard, six survive. They are: Mrs. Henry (Mary) Kramer, Elkhart Lake; Mrs. Louis (Edna) Kattreh, Sheboygan; George of Rockville; Joseph of Wauwatosa; and Edwin and Harry of Milwaukee. One daughter, Mrs. Willard (Louise) Notbohm of Wauwatosa died June 11, 1928, and a son, Henry, died 34 years ago at the age of 10. The grandchildren number fifteen. Joseph Klein of this city is her only surviving brother, two brothers, John, who lived on the homestead farm and Henry of this city preceding her in death, and a sister, Mrs. Katie Lupfer of Sheboygan passing away eleven months ago. Funeral services were held on Monday morning of this week, from her home, with services at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Fr. A. Roder performing the last rites. Burial was in the Rockville cemetery. She was a member of the local Alter Society. Hundreds of people came to pay their last respects at the home and to attend the last rites. (No newspaper named, 10-30-1930 handwritten on the obituary)
KATERINA LEONARD cemetery #84 Mrs. K. Leonard Called by Death Mrs. Katherine Leonard died at her home in the Town of Rhine near here Wednesday, September 28, at 7:15 a. m. at the age of 72. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 1:30 from the home in Town Rhine and at 2:00 from the Evangelical Church in Town Rhine; Rev. Paul Thomas conducting the services. Interment will be in the Rockville cemetery. Mrs. Leonard, nee Katherine Balz, was born in Whitehaven, Pennsylvania, on March 24, 1856, and was the daughter of John and Katherine Balz. At the age of two, the family moved to Pittsburgh, where they resided for several years. At the age of eight Mrs. Leonard came to Wisconsin with her parents, and settled with them on a farm in the Town of Schleswig. On May 16, 1882, she was married to John Leonard, and the couple settled down on a farm in the Town of Rhine. Her husband preceded her in death on November 14, 1933, as did one son, Walter, who died May 15, 1929. She is survived by a son, John, at home on the family homestead, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Bub, of the Town Rhine, and Louise, at home. There are in addition, three grandchildren and one brother, William Balz, of Garnet, to mourn her death. - 1938
WALTER F. LEONARD cemetery #84 Walter F. Leonard, a life-long resident of Town Rhine, passed away at his home there on Wednesday, May 15, after a lingering illness of several years duration. Mr. Leonard was born on his father’s farm in Town Rhine March 11, 1886 and passed his entire boyhood at that place. On June 19, 1909, he was married to Miss Lizzie Schmahl and the couple continued living in Rhine. Three chil (some missing)of which died in infancy, Besides his aged parents and his wife, the deceased is survived by one daughter, Virginia, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Bub of Rhine Center, and Miss Louisa and John at home. Funeral services were held from the home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 and burial was in the Rockville Cemetery. The Rev. Otto Saewert had charge of the services. - May, 1929
MARY LORETTA LEONHARD cemetery #13 Mary Loretta (Lorena) Leonhard, 58, of Cleveland, died Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient the past week. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Thomas Peters will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Leonhard was born Jan. 4, 1914, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Kautzer Leonhard. She made her home at Cleveland with her two brothers, Sylvester and Clarence. Survivors include her two brothers and a sister, Mrs. Edwin (Virginia) Strysick, of Sheboygan. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Thursday. Parish memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972
PAUL LEONHARD cemetery #13 Paul P. Leonard (sic), 88, of Cleveland, died early today in St. Nicholas Hospital. Mr. Leonard, a retired North Western Road section worker out of Cleveland, had been hospitalized 2-1/2 weeks. A native of the Town of Centerville (Manitowoc County), he was born Nov. 17, 1877, a son of the late Joseph and Magdalene Salinsky Leonard. He married Mary Kautzer, Oct. 4, 1911. He had been employed by the North Western road until retiring in 1948. He was a member of St. Wendel’s Catholic Parish at Cleveland. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Sylvester and Clarence, both living at home; two daughters, Miss Lorena, at home, and Mrs. Edwin M. Strysick (Virginia), Sheboygan; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anton Biederwolf, Sheboygan, and two brothers, Norbert, Cleveland, and August, Sheboygan. An infant daughter preceded him in death. The requiem Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Wendel’s Church, with the Rev. Jerome Watry, pastor, celebrant. Mass will follow 9 o’clock family rites at the Stoltenberg Funeral Home, Cleveland, with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 11, 1966 – P. 12
MARIA A. LEONHARDT cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903: Mrs. John Leonhardt died of old age debility Tues. last week at her son CARL's farm located near Centerville. The deceased was born 27 Aug. 1823 in Mecklenburg, married in 1857, and came to America in 1861 settling on a farm here. 4 of their sons are still living. Her funeral was held Thurs. at the Lutheran Church Cemetery north of Centerville, conducted by Rev. Sprengling.
MARY ELIZABETH LERCH cemetery #83 The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, conducted a graveside service for Mary Elizabeth Lerch, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Lerch of 623 Ninth St., Kiel, at 9:30 Monday morning at the parish cemetery. The infant died at birth Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital. Besides the parents, survivors include two brothers and three sisters (names omitted for privacy); a maternal grandfather, Joseph Mertens of Kiel, and a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Casper Lefeber of Kiel. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Dec. 23, 1959, p. 10, c. 4
MRS. P. LESCH cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 24 Apr.) The wife of P. Lesch died Wed. morning after a long illness with TB and was buried Sat. afternoon in Mack's Cemetery. She was 35 and is survived by her husband.
SOPHIE LESCHIG cemetery #89A Mrs. Paul Leschig, 66, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Town of Two Rivers, widow of a Town of Two Rivers cheesemaker, took her own life at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wigen, on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, late Wednesday. She had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services tentatively have been set for Saturday with burial in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Leschig, nee Sophie Grone, was born Sept. 12, 1893, in Wunstorf, Germany, daughter of the late Franz and Minnie Heuer Grone. She was married at Wunstorf to Paul Leschig in 1918. The family immigrated to this country in 1925, settling at Newtonburg, Manitowoc County, where her husband became a cheesemaker. In 1928 the family moved to the Town of Two Rivers. Mr. Leschig died May 4, 1958. Mrs. Leschig was a member of the Homemakers, Ladies Aid Society of Immanuel church and the Auxiliary of the Freier Saengerbund of Manitowoc. Besides the daughter she leaves two sons, Paul of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Walter of Henderson, Nev.; five sisters, Mrs. George Hatopp of Two Rivers and Mrs. Helen Knope, Mrs. Louise Huhne, Mrs. Frieda Siedle and Mrs. Augusta Bantleman of Germany; two brothers, Franz and William of Germany, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday 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. January 28, 1960
JOSEPH LESCHKE cemetery #60 Joseph Leschke, 88, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday afternoon at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Leschke was born Mar. 13, 1885, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leschke. He married Lillian Ninning Nov. 25, 1913, at St. Wendell. They farmed in the Town of Newton. Mr. Leschke was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, a brother, Peter, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Haase of Manitowoc and Mrs. Julie Erickson of Chicago; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 5, 1973
OLIVE B. LESMONDE cemetery #44 Mrs. Olive LesMonde, 92, formerly of 1416 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. LesMonde, nee Olive Trask, was born Nov. 17, 1880, at Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Isaac and Susan Ellen Morrill Trask. She attended St. Monica's School, now Grafton Hall at Fond du Lac. She was married to Desire LesMonde in 1902 at Fond du Lac. The couple resided in Green Bay for 17 years before coming to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1928. Mrs. LesMonde was a 50 year member of the Royal Neighbors. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 3, 1973
ARMIDAS LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Armidis A. Lesperance, 83, of 2215-11th St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died Saturday afternoon at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Lesperance was born Aug. 17, 1889, at Coleman, son of the late Eugene and Justine LaPean Lesperance. As a young man he moved to Niagara, Wis., where he married Julia Rasette, who died in 1936. He married Anna Durand who preceded him in death at Two Rivers in 1961. Besides his present wife, the former Lucina Croisettier Poissons, he leaves a son, John, of Sheboygan; a stepson, Jerome Poissons, of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs. Everet Larson, of Sheboygan; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Eugene Panzer, of Sheboygan, Mrs. Jerome Kotchi, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Roy Falk, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Al Reindl, of Mishicot and Mrs. Dale McPherson, of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Kenville, Mrs. Joseph Lesperance and Mrs. Albert Chiha, of Two Rivers; 40 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Monday evening where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 23, 1972
LEO LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Leo (Tapo) Lesperance, 68, of 1400-19th St., Two Rivers, a retired Paragon Electric Co. Inc., employe, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Lesperance was born Dec. 25, 1903, at Coleman, son of the late Wilfred and Denise Morrow Lesperance. When he was 10 the family brought him to Two Rivers from Niagara, Wis. He retired three years ago from the Paragon firm after 20 years of employment. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Denise LaFond, Mrs. Rita Vanee and Mrs. Paul Larson, of Two Rivers. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Wednesday where memorial services will be at 8:15 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 19, 1972
OSCAR LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Oscar J. Lesperance, 82, of 2314 Adams St., Two Rivers, retired longtime Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers employe, died Sunday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Lesperance was born at Montreal, Canada, Sept. 7, 1891, a son of the late Octave and Josephine Moreau Lesperance. He married the former Susan Burns at Two Rivers Oct. 7, 1914. She died in 1951. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald-Times Reporter Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., December 31, 1973
SIMON S. LESPERANCE cemetery #44 Simon S. Lesperance, 73, of 2005 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lesperance was born Dec. 25, 1899, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late John and Emily Pieche Lesperance. He married Martha Rysticken Nov. 11, 1924, at Manitowoc. He had been employed for 40 years by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry retiring as a foreman in 1965. Mr. Lesperance was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Musicians Local No. 195. He was well know in this area as a member of various bands. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973 ******** [d. 04-27-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Martha E. Lesperance lot-his wife] (b. 24 Dec. 1899/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)
E. FRIEDRICH LESSING cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1885: Death of Fritz Lessing on Sun. morning in Two Rivers.
TEREZIE LESTINA cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: Kossuth resident Mrs. Therese Lestena died last week following a long illness. Mrs. Lestena was born 1842 in Trebon and came to America in 1867, settling in Town Kossuth. She leaves 6 children. The burial took place Saturday in Francis Creek.
ADOLPH LETTENBERGER (d. 1937) cemetery #21 DIES SATURDAY IN MILWAUKEE Services for Adolph Lettenberger To Be At St. Nazianz Adolph Lettenberger, 78, St. Nazianz, died Saturday evening in the St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. Mr. Lettenberger underwent three operations several weeks ago and was apparently recovering. He contracted pneumonia, however, which caused his death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Gregory's Catholic church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Born at St. Nazianz Mr. Lettenberger was born at St. Nazianz August 30, 1859. He was married June 24, 1884 to Ida Weinkoetz. For about two years after his marriage Mr. Lettenberger was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. For the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company. He served for a time as treasurer of the town of Eaton. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Gregory's church. The society will attend the services in a body Tuesday and will meet at the home this evening at 8 o'clock to say the rosary. Widow Survives Survivors include the widow; two sons, Theodore of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Kelm, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frieda Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heimer of Adams, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. George Streicher of Milwaukee; three brothers, John of Manitowoc; Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee and Peter of California; and 12 grandchildren. The body will lie at the home until the time of the services Tuesday. (No newspaper named, Jan. 16, 1937 handwritten on the obituary) (Note: b. date on tombstone is 1858) ********* St. Nazianz Man Is Buried This Morning St. Nazianz, Wis.-(Special)-The funeral services for Adolph Lettenberger, 78, of this village, who died in St. Joseph's hospital at Milwaukee Saturday evening, were held here at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Gregory's Catholic church. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Finton Holzknecht, S.D.S., officiated. Mr. Lettenberger had been a patient at the Milwaukee hospital for five weeks. He underwent three operations several weeks ago and apparently was recovering when he was stricken with pheumonia. Mr. Lettenberger was born at St. Nazianz August 30, 1859. He was married June 24, 1884, to Ida Weinkoetz, and for about ten years after his marriage he was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. Served as Treasurer During the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company. He served for a time as treasurer of the town of Eaton. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Gregory's church. The society will attend the services in a body Tuesday and will meet at the home this evening at 8 o'clock to say the rosary. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Theodore of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Kelm, New Holstein, Mrs. Frieda Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heimer, Adams, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. George Streicher of Milwaukee; three brothers, John of Manitowoc, Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee, and Peter of California; 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. On June 24, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Lettenberger celebrated their golden wedding. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********* (Adolph -Aug. 31, 1858-Jan. 16, 1937 -husband of Ida nee Weinkoetz [married June 24, 1884 at St. Gregory] -son of Adolph Lettenberger [1830-1910] and Elizabeth Sprang -"For about ten years after his marriage Mr. Lettenberger was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. For the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company." "Mr. Lettenberger had a blacksmith shop for ten years and then took over the saloon and hotel of his brother-in-law, T. Wolf, which is now occupied by John Guttmann. He was in that business for 16 years [1900-1916] then was Field Foreman for the Pioneer Canning Co. The couple had been residing on a small farm in the village limits for almost 20 years [since about 1916]. Mr. Lettenberger also held the office of Town Treasurer for several years." -from paper clipping of Golden Wedding born Town of Eaton -died in Milwaukee -died from "operation -pneumonia" "Adolph Lettenberger died in the St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. Mr. Lettenberger underwent three operations several weeks ago and was apparently recovering. He contracted pneumonia, however, which caused his death." -from obit.) (no county death record)
ALPHONSE A. LETTENBERGER cemetery #43 Alphonse A. Lettenberger, 69, of 1417 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died late Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been a patient there for five days. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Lettenberger was born Aug. 4, 1893, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John and Hermina Weinhoetz Lettenberger. He married Marie Larger on January 15, 1918 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple established its home here. He was employed as a malster at Rahr Malting Co, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Andrew Catholic church and of the Brewers and Malsters Union of Manitowoc. Mr. Lettenberger was a World War I veteran, serving in France. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. R. L. DeCesare of Philadelphia, Pa.; four sons, John of Brookfield, Paul of Milwaukee, Sfc. Thomas of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif and Sgt. George of Korea; two brothers, Herman of Kiel and Norbert of Manitowoc and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Holy Name Society of St. Andrew Catholic church, members of the parish and friends.
ANTON LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 Name: Lettenberger, Anton D.: 5/11/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 81 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter A. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.200
HERBERT LETTENBERGER cemetery #44 Herbert Lettenberger, 58, of 1515 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a three months illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lettenberger, and in 1916 his parents moved to Manitowoc to take over the Glenn Inn. He was a veteran of World War 1. On June 15, 1922, he married Miss Erma Bieberitz. Until taken ill he was employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg Co. He was a member of the Drews-Bleser post of the American Legion and the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; daughter of Nyack, N. Y.; three brothers, Herman of Kiel, Norbert, his twin brother, and Alphonse of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Edward Auermiller of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Wednesday were the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. - November, 1955 ******** [d. 11-28-1955/age 58 yrs./cause: lymphosarcoma]
HERMAN LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 17 Sep.) A 4-mo. old son of Hermann Lettenberger died last Sat. and the funeral was Mon. at 10 a.m. conducted by Pastor Blum. ******* Herman -baby -May 1, 1900-Sept. 16, 1900 -son of Herman Lettenberger [1862-1913] and Helen Weinkoetz)(no county death record
HERMAN LETTENBERGER cemetery #83 Herman A. (Libba) Lettenberger, 78, 520 Fremont Street, Kiel, died Thursday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton, where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Lettenberger was born August 29, 1905, in Valders, son of John and Hermina Weinkoetz Lettenberg. He attended school in Kiel. Mr. Lettenberger and the former Alvira Klauck were married July 6, 1929, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel, where for 35 years Mr. Lettenberger was chief of the City of Kiel Fire Department. He retired in 1970. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, its Holy Name Society, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving are his wife; four sons; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grand- children. A funeral Mass was held Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. The Reverend John De Groot, pastor of Chilton Catholic Interparish, celebrated the Mass. Burial was in the church cemetery. - Dec. 1983 (edited for living)
HERMINA LETTENBERGER cemetery #43 Lettenberger Rites Held This Morning Funeral services for Mrs. John Lettenberger, 69, who died late Friday afternoon were held today at 9 a. m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Lettenberger, whose maiden name was Hermina Weintgoetz, was born at St. Nazianz in 1867 and married John Lettenberger there in 1892. Twenty-two years ago they moved to this city. Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Auermiller, city; five sons, Alphonse, Max, Norbert and Herbert, all of this city, Herman, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Lettenberger, St. Nazianz; and 10 grandchildren.
IDA LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 Mrs. Lettenberger Of New Holstein Called To Rest New Holstein-(Special)- Mrs. Ida Weinkoetz Lettenberger, 75, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the house of her daughter, Mrs. A.E. Kelm, city. She was born Dec. 19, 1863, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz, in St. Nazianz. On June 24, 1884, she married Adolph Lettenberger, who died two years ago. She lived her entire life in St. Nazianz, except for the past two and a half years which she spent with her daughter. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Kelm, Mrs. Frank Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Joe Heimer, Adams, Minn.; two sons, Peter of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' sodality, St. Nazianz. Funeral services are planned for Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. F. Holzknecht officiating, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The body was taken to the Kellenbenz Funeral home St. Nazianz, where it can be viewed from Thursday on. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********* Lettenberger Funeral Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lettenberger, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Keln of New Holstein, were held Saturday morning from St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz. Six nephews, Herbert, Herman, Alphonse, Reuben and Arnold Lettenberger and Alvin Weinkoetz were pallbears. Those from out of town who attended the services were: Dr. Joseph Lettenberg, Mr. and Mrs. George Straicher Sr. and George Straicher, Jr., and Mrs. Edward Nowak, of Milwaukee; Theodore Towachek, of Kewaskum; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haertl of Hubertus; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kretsch, of Ft. Atkinson; Mrs. Kate Weinkoetz, Mrs. Otto Scheeler and Mrs. Wadalll and son of Elkhart Lake; John Lettenberger, Mrs. Edward Auermiller and daughter Genrose; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger and daughter, June, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Lettenberger and daughter, Patsy; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Letttenberger and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lettenberger, Mrs. Albert Koeck, Miss Rose Pfeffer and Alvin Weinkoetz of Manitowoc; Mrs. Eleanor Keln and daughter, Rose Mary and son, Robert of new Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lettenberger, daughter Ruth and son, Donald, Mrs. Tillie Brennan and Mrs. Louis Pankratz of Valders, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kretsch and daughter Leah Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lettenberger and Mrs. Anna Bruhmeier of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dolz and daughter, Dolores of Hayton. ************ Mrs. Lettenberger Passes Away At New Holstein Mrs. Ida Weinkoetz-Lettenberger, aged 75, passed away at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Kelm at New Holstein. The deceased was born December 19, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz of St. Nazianz. On June 24, 1884, she was united in marriage with Adolph Lettenberger, who preceded her in death two years ago. Since that time she has been living with Mrs. Kelm. The rest of her life was spent in St. Nazianz. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Kelm of New Holstein, Mrs. Frank Kretsch of this city, and Mrs. Joseph Heimer of Adams, Minnesota; two sons, Peter of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian mothers' Sodality at St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officicating. Burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1939 ************ (Ida nee Weinkoetz -Dec. 20, 1864-July 5, 1939 -wife of Adolph [1858-1937] married June 24, 1884 at St. Gregory -daughter of Peter Weinkoetz and Carolina Leichtnam -born town of Eaton -since the death of her husband in 1937, Ida lived with her daughter Nona Kelm of New Holstein, Calumet County -died from "cancer of stomach -metastasis to bowels and liver") (death record in Calumet County)
JOHN LETTENBERGER cemetery #43 Former Kiel Resident Passes Away Feb. 1 John Lettenberger, father of Herman Lettenberger of this city, was called to rest last Wednesday night following a brief illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Auermiller at Manitowoc, where he had been residing. The deceased was born in St. Nazianz in 1869, the son of Adolph and Elizabeth Sprang-Lettenberger. In 1893 he was married to Miss Hermina Weinkoetz who preceded him in death in 1936. For several years they conducted a hotel in the building which now houses the Co-op Food store, Hayner Barber shop and Denny's tavern. They also operated a hotel in Valders before going to Manitowoc where they managed the Glenn Inn for a number of years. Following that he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. in that city. Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Auermiller; four sons, Alphonse, Herbert and Norbert, all of Manitowoc, and Herman of this city; a brother, Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, with the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial took place in the Calvary cemetery.
MARIE LETTENBERGER cemetery #43 Marie M. Lettenberger, age 95, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, September 17, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. James Stamborski with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Marie Larger was born June 11, 1899, in Racine, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Vegrich Larger. She married Alphonse A. Lettenberger, January 15, 1918, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 23, 1963. Mrs. Lettenberger was a charter member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the St. Therese Society of the church. She was also a member of the Catholic Women's Club and the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Leona Lettenberger, Brookfield, Wis., Paul and Audrey Lettenberger, Bella Vista, Ark., Thomas and Ruby Lettenberger, Santa Marie, Calif., George and Susan Lettenberger, Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grand- children; a special friend, Norbert Schwoerer, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, Patricia DeCesare, a sister, Anna Hady and a brother, Edward Larger. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 1994, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. James Stamborski. (No newspaper named and no date.) ********** (b. 11 June 1899/d. 17 Sept. 1994/SSDI)
META LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 Lettenberger, Meta nee Meyer (Feb. 25, 1894-Jan. 20, 1976 –wife of Theodore [married Jan. 25, 1916 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Isadore Meyer and Anna Anhalt –died from “arteriosclerotic heart disease –general arteriosclerosis –senility”) (From cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
NORBERT LETTENBERGER cemetery #44 Norbert Lettenberger, 72, of 1402 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the American Legion. Mr. Lettenberger was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John and Hermina Woenketz Lettenberger. He married Hilma Isselman June 27, 1927, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He had been a foreman at Mirro Aluminum Rolling Mill when he retired in 1962. He was a member of the American Legion, the Mirro Twenty-five Year Club and the St. Boniface Holy Name Society. He was also a Veteran of World War I, serving with the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, Herman of Kiel, and 14 grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a wake memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970 ********** [d. 03-10-1970/age 72 yrs./bur. on Frank Isselmann lot] (b. 12 Mar. 1897/d. Mar. 1970/SSDI)(Twin to Herman Lettenberger)
THEODORE LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 Lettenberger, Theodore (Nov. 7, 1894-May 16, 1975 –husband of Meta nee Meyer [married Jan. 25, 1916 at St. Gregory] –son of Adolph Lettenberger and Ida Wienkoetz –farmer –died from “myocardial infarction, acute –arteriosclerotic heart disease”) (From cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
THERESIA LETTENBERGER cemetery #21 Name: Lettenberger, Theresia D.: 6/14/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 22 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Tn. Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 ************* (single -daughter of Anton and Magdalena Lettenberger and sister of Victoria)
WILHELMINE LETTO cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1889: Death of Wilhelmine Lettow on Wed. evening of last week after a long confinement. The deceased had lived for many years with August Pasewalk in the 1st Ward of Manitowoc. She had been born 12 June 1812 in Schoenhagen near Stettin. The burial took place Fri. afternoon. ******** [Burial register has Wilhelmine Letto Miss, female, age 75, city pauper, born in Pomoria (?), Pottersfield, cause of death: general debility, no burial fee listed]
ALVINA LEUBNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1891: Death on Sun. morning, after a long and terrible illness, of Mrs. Alvine Leubner, a long time resident of our city. She was born 27 July 1820 in Chemnitz, married Mr. Ernst Leubner in her 30th year and came with him and her eldest son to America in her 50th year. They settled here in Manitowoc where Mr. Leubner established a drugstore. In 1874 she suffered the loss of her son Otto who was studying the druggist business in his father’s store. Also in 1881 she lost her only daughter, just to have her husband follow soon after. She was ill several weeks preceding her death. Her funeral took place on Tues. in the city cemetery. Of her two surviving sons, the eldest, Paul, lives in Minneapolis and the other, Alfred, is in business here.
OTTO LEUBNER Manitowoc Tribune February 20, 1874, Vol. 20 No. 52, Page 4 Column 5 Died. Leubner - Otto Leubner, the youngest son of Dr. E. Leubner, of this city, died at the residence of his father-in-law, Hon. Chas. Esslinger, on Monday, the 16th of February last, of Consumption, at the age of 27 years, 10 months and 6 days. The deceased was a native of Saxony came to this city with his parents some twenty three years ago, since which time he has resided here constantly. He leaves a lovingly devoted wife, who was married to him less than a year; his aged parent, to whom he was a faithful son and his two brothers and a sister who all loved him for his goodness and constant devotion to their mutual contentment and interest, besides a host of friends, to whom he has endeared himself by his gentleness and reliability. The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
FRIEDERIKE LEUTERITZ cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: Death Mon. evening of Mrs. Carl Leiteritz(sic) after a long illness with cancer. She leaves her husband and two grown children who live in Town Centerville. Her age was given to us as 51.
CHILD LEVENDESKI cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1897: Death on Tues. of the 5-mo. old child of 7th Ward resident John Levendeski, of whooping cough. Burial took place this morning at the Polish Cemetery.
WILHELMINE LEVENDOSKE cemetery #10 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death last Fri. of the wife of Mr. John Levondowsky, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nitsche in Town Centerville of breast illness and dropsy. She was 50 yrs. old and is survived by her husband, 3 grown sons, and 3 married daughters. The funeral took place last Sun. at the Centerville Cemetery conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
MARTHA LEVENDUSKY cemetery #43a Mrs. Martha Levendusky, 89, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Levendusky, nee Martha Skorch, was born May 7, 1883, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Beich Skorch. She was married to Jacob Levendusky April 19, 1901. Her husband preceded her in death in 1932. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Ben, Nick and Fred, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Miss Valerie Levendusky, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Russell (Lillian) Trastek, of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A wake memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 15, 1972
AUGUSTA LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: Death Friday of 84-year old Mrs. A. Levenhagen here of old age debility. The deceased had been a resident here for many years and is survived by a son and a daughter as well as one brother and one sister. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. ****** [cause: senility]
BLANCHE S. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Blanch Levenhagen, 83, formerly of 1121 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday norning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Blanch Stephany, was born Nov. 10, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Schwarzenbart Stephany. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was a graduate of the old South Side High School with the Class of 1906. She was married to Carl Levenhagen July 27, 1927, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Altar Society, the Daughters of Isabella, the Maryknoll Mission Society, U.T.C. Auxiliary, Woman's Club, Lions Auxiliary and Homemakers' Club. Survivors include a brother E.J., of Redwood Falls, Minn., a sister, Mrs. H.W. Hofmann, of Framingham, Mass., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where the Daughters of Isabella service will be held at 5:15 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972 ******** [d. 11-06-1972/age 83 yrs./widow of Carl F. Levenhagen] (Nov 10, 1889/Nov 1972/SSDI)
CHARLES LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903: Following a long and difficult illness Charles Levenhagen died Wed. last week of consumption. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 44 yrs. ago and had operated a tinsmith shop until the onset of his illness 8 mos. ago. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The burial was held Sat. under the direction of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge. ****** [bur. 12-31-1902/cause: tuberculosis]
DOROTHY LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1906: A small child of Fred Levenhagen here died yesterday.
FRED LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902: Sudden death Mon. of Fritz Levenhagen, a well-known and active German resident of our city. Mr. Levenhagen was sitting in his armchair Mon. noon conversing with his wife and sank dead in the middle of a sentence. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Mecklenburg in 1821 and came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has lived ever since. He formerly operated a fishery here but gave it up as old age approached. In addition to his widow he leaves 10 children. The funeral will be held this afternoon. ******* [bur. 02-24-1902/cause: heart failure]
HEINRICH C. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Aug.) Death last Thurs., 31 July, of H. C. Levenhagen. He was born 21 Sept. 1824 in Varchentin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and married in Dec. 1846. In 1853 he came with his wife and 2 sons to America, first settling in Trenton, N.J., then 3 yrs. in Canada, coming to Mishicott in 1856 where he lived 3 yrs., then moving to Kewaunee. In former years he worked as a miller, but since 1876 has been in the saloon business. He is survived by his wife, 7 sons, 3 daughters, 35 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His funeral took place last Sun. afternoon in the local cemetery attended by a large crowd. Fritz Levenhagen of Wausau, and Mrs. Mathilde Olfs (nee Levenhagen) of Medford, stayed here a few days after attending their father’s funeral.
HELEN LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Mrs. George Levenhagen, 93, of 912 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will offiicate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Helen Heise, was born Sept. 9, 1877, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and Bertha Gauger Heise. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc County Normal. She taught in Manitowoc and Jefferson, Garfield and the old South Side High School from 1893 to 1909. She was married to George Levenhagen in June of 1909 at Manitowoc and the couple resided here. Her husband preceded her in death in 1945. Survivors include a son, Melvin, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971 ******* [d. 05-08-1971/age 93 yrs./widow of George Levenhagen]
HENRICKE LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Name: Levenhagen, Henricke D.: 4/27/1876 B.: 2/25/1835 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 41 Yrs. 2 Mo. 2 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.269
HENRY A. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 H. A. Levenhagen, No Talk Barber Shop Owner, Dies Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 28 [Special]. --Henry A. Levenhagen, 70 years old, who opened the first and only nontalking barber shop in Manitowoc 20 years ago, died last night at his home from a heart ailment. He and his employes refrained from conversation with customers unless the customers spoke first. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: December 29, 1940 ******** [d. 12-27-1940/age 70 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation myocarditis/bur. on Byran and Charles Burmeister lot]
HERMAN LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Name: Levenhagen, Herman D.: 6/18/1877 B.: 9/11/1872 Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. 10 Mo. 7 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.270
LEILA LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1905: Leila Levenhagen, the 18-yr. old daughter of widow C. Levenhagen here, died Tues. evening after a long illness with consumption. In addition to her mother, the deceased is survived by 2 brothers and a sister. ********** [bur. 07-15-1905/age 17 yrs./cause: consumption]
META LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Fred Levenhagen, 82, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Friday evening at Memorial Hsopital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a day. She had made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Larsen, of 1108 N. 21st St. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Meta Brey was born Oct. 22, 1877, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothea Schroeder Brey. She was married at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1904, to Fred Levenhagen. He died in 1943. Mrs. Levenhagen was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving her are two sons, Earl and Frerick of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Larsen of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Markle of Rochester, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1960 P. 3 ********* [Meta/d. 04-15-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Fred Levenhagen/bur. on Edward Brey lot]
OTTO LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909: Death yesterday in Holy Family Hospital of 25-year old Otto Levenhagen as the result of a stroke he suffered that same day. The deceased had been delivery clerk in the D. Torrison Co. and was well-known throughout the city. ********** [bur. 07-17-1909/cause: heart disease]
SOPHIA LEVENHAGEN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 04 January 1906 (from correspondent in Mishicott, 02 Jan., 1906) Mrs. H. Levenhagen died in her home here on New Year's morning after an illness of several weeks. She had suffered a stroke about 12 years ago from which she never fully recovered. Her death might be considered a release from her long suffering. She was a widely respected lady and a true wife and mother. She leaves her husband and 5 children - 2 daughters and 3 sons, of whom the youngest is 10 years old. Her funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the local cemetery. ********* Mrs. H. Levenhagen died in Mishicott on New Year's Day following a long and difficult illness. Mrs. Levenhagen, who was 60, had suffered a stroke several years ago, and this eventually led to her death. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday.
SOPHIA LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Miss Sophia J. Levenhagen, 78, a resident at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 920 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Levenhagen was born May 15, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Fred and Charlotte Hiller Levenhagen. She was a member of the Knights of Pythias Sisters. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. A.H. Dummer and Mrs. L.H. Vetting, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 4 p.. Thursday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1964 P. 17 ********* [d. 2-11-1964/age 78 yrs./bur. on Fred Levenhagen lot] (15 May 1885/Feb 1964/SSDI)
WILLIAM LEVENHAGEN "WILLIE" cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: Death Thurs. of last week, after a short illness, of 18 yr. old Wilhelm Levenhagen, son of the well-known commercial fisherman, F. Levenhagen. The fine young man died of an illness that the doctors themselves could not agree upon. One ascribed it to diphtheria, another to lung disease. His burial took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery. *********** [bur. 02-28-1896/age 17 yrs./cause: diptheria]
ALMA C. LEVERENZ cemetery #80 From Calumet county marriage records: Carl Christian Leverenz and Alma Christina Reichardt (v.3 p.67) Married Nov. 8, 1888 in clerical ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Carl Christian Leverenz Son of Joachim Leverenz and Wilhelmina Bastian Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County –farmer Alma Christina Reichardt Daughter of Michael Reichard and Katharina Caflisch Born Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County Witnesses Wm. J. Leverenz and Emily L. Leverenz
ARTHUR LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1909: Death of Arthur Leverenz, son of Carl Leverenz here, in Milwaukee Sunday morning of consumption. The deceased was formerly employed here by the Jones & Adams Coal Co., but moved to Milwaukee about 4 years ago. He leaves his widow and 8 children, as well as his elderly father, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The body was brought here and buried yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery. ********* [bur. 02-04-1909/cause: tuberculosis]
CHARLES LEVERENZ cemetery #80 From Calumet county marriage records: Carl Christian Leverenz and Alma Christina Reichardt (v.3 p.67) Married Nov. 8, 1888 in clerical ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Carl Christian Leverenz Son of Joachim Leverenz and Wilhelmina Bastian Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County –farmer Alma Christina Reichardt Daughter of Michael Reichard and Katharina Caflisch Born Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County Witnesses Wm. J. Leverenz and Emily L. Leverenz ********* From Calumet county death records: Charles Christian Leverenz (v.8 p.301) Sept. 27, 1864-April 6, 1928 Widower Son of Joachin Leverenz and Minnie Bastian (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “angina pectoris” Buried at Methodist Cemetery, Meggers (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
HELENE LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 7 Feb. 1884: Mrs. Helene Leverenz died on Mon. 4 Feb. at age 85 years. She was the mother of Mr. Carl Leverenz, The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
HENRIETTE LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891: Death of the 19 mo. old little daughter of Arthur Leverenz on Mon. of pneumonia. The burial took place Tues. in the city cemetery. ************** [bur. 09-15-1891/age 1 yrs./cause: capillary bronchitis]
JOHN LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 4 May 1882: John Leverenz died in Newton, he was the eldest brother of Mr. Chas. Leverenz)
MATHILDA LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec., 1907: Consumption took the life Friday of South 14th Street resident here, Mrs. Fred Leverenz. The deceased, who was 48, leaves her husband and 2 children. The funeral was Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: chronic nephritis]
MINNIE LEVERENZ cemetery #80 Mrs. Wilhelmina Leverenz, a former resident of this village, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, Tuesday afternoon at six o’clock, while visiting her grandson, Clifford Weber who is a patient there. She had been with the patient but a few minutes when she complained of feeling uneasy about the chest and fainted away in a chair. She was placed in bed in an adjoining room where she died two hours later. Death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Leverenz was born February 9, 1840. In Germany and came to this country in 1860, settling on a farm in New Holstein. After having made her home there for thirty-five years, she moved to the village where she lived until three years ago when her husband died. Since that time she had resided at Sheboygan. On Feb. 2, 1861, she was united in marriage to Joachim Leverenz at Fond du Lac. The remains were brought to this village Thursday morning and placed in the German Methodist cemetery at Meggers. She was a faithful church member and even after moving to New Holstein she in company with her husband drove out to Meggers to attend church. Survivors are four sons, H. F. Leverenz, Sheboygan, Charles and George, New Holstein, and William of Waldo, and three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Weber, Mrs. J. Reichardt, New Holstein, and Miss Lizzie at home. There is also one brother, Fred Bastian, Forest Junction, and one sister Mrs. William Schmidt, Kansas Calumet County Reporter, May 5, 1916
SOPHIA LEVERENZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904: Death Sat. morning of Mrs. Carl Leverenz, after a long illness, of old age debility. The deceased was born Sophie Kansier on 23 Feb. 1825 in Siekow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and married Carl Leverenz 25 Mar. 1843. The couple came to America in 1851 and traveled to Milwaukee via Canada, stayed there about 6 weeks and then came to Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. Here they overcame all the difficulties and troubles of the pioneer life and enjoyed the highest admiration of their fellow citizens. In March last year the couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. The inroads of age increased over the last year until she closed her tired eyes in death last Sat. Her husband, who celebrated his 81st birthday on 01 May, has suffered a terrible blow in the loss of his life partner. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Leverenz is survived by 7 children, namely, Friedrike Schenk and Mrs. Auguste Falge in Manitowoc, Wilhelm Leverenz in San Francisco; Mrs. Henriette Staus, Carl, Frank, and Arthur Leverenz in Manitowoc.The funeral was held in the afternoon day before yesterday. ******* [bur. 05-21-1904/age 79 yrs./cause: old age] (Note: The tombstone in the photo has the wrong date on it.)
FRIEDRICH LEVIEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1897: Death Fri., in the 7th Ward, of 68 yr. old Friedrich Lawine of bronchitis. The burial took place Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery.
NIC. LEY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1896: On Mon. morning some children at play near the docks of the 8th St. bridge, saw a cord hanging from a nail into the water. The curious boys started to pull on the cord, and much to their horror, found a man’s hand and then the body of a man at the end of it. Obviously the police were called immediately and the body taken to land. It was determined to be the body Nicolaus Ley, an old and well-known resident of our city. The coroner’s inquiry was conducted with a verdict of suicide. What prompted him to take his own life is unknown. What is known is that about 4 weeks ago he had traveled to Chicago to undergo an operation that may have led ultimately to his decision. He went to Chicago again last week and returned here on Tues. about 10 a.m. That is the last time he was seen. Nicolaus Ley was born 25 Nov. 1831 in Bez. Trier, Prussia. He lived over 40 yrs. in our city where he ran a wagon and blacksmith shop. His funeral took place Tuesday.
ALBERT LEYKOM cemetery #44 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1876 Albert Leykom died today, Thursday, early in the morning. Burial will take place Saturday.
JOHN LEYKOM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1889: Death Fri., after a short illness, of John Leykom, a well-known citizen of our town. He was born 17 Dec. 1809 in Germany and lived the 40 years before his death here, where he served the city for many years as cemetery attendant. His wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. He leaves 4 children of whom 3 live in Antigo and one lives locally. The burial took place Sun. at the city cemetery.
JOHN LEYSE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907: Death in Two Rivers Monday of John Leyse, one of the earlier employees of the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. The deceased was born 62 years ago in Norway, but came to America as a child. He leaves his widow, 4 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday. (Note: I believe he goes here. The stone looks newer and possible an error was made in the year.)