[ 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
JOHN LEONARD (d. 1933) cemetery #84 JOHN LEONARD IS CALLED TO REST IN TOWN OF RHINE Kiel—John Leonard, age 75, life-long resident of Sheboygan county, passed away at 3:50 a.m. today at the Leonard homestead in Town Rhine where he lived all his life. He had been ill for the past six years. Mr. Leonard was born on the Leonard homestead in Town Rhine Dec. 10, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard, early resident of Sheboygan County. He was married May 16, 1882 to Catherine Baltz of the Town of Schleswig. The couple resided on the Leonard homestead. Survivors are; his wife and three children, John and Miss Louise, at home and Mrs. Walter Bub, also of Town Rhine and three grand- children. One son, Walter, died May 14, 1929. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Leonard homestead in Town Rhine. The Rev. Paul Thomas, church in Town Rhine will officiate and burial will be made in Rockville, near Kiel. Sheboygan Press, November 14, 1933
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
MARTHA LOUISE LEONARD cemetery #84 Kiel—(Special)— Miss Martha Louise Leonard, 51, lifelong resident of the town of Rhine, died at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, Friday night at 7:10 o’clock following an operation three weeks ago. She was born in the town of Rhine, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Balz) Leonard, and lived on the same farm all her life. Survivors are one brother, John on the Leonard homestead, a sister, Mrs. Walter Bub, town of Rhine, two nieces and one nephew. Her parents and one brother, Walter, preceded her in death. Her parents also were lifelong Rhine residents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral home and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter Evangelical church, town of Rhine, the Rev. Paul Thomas officiating, with interment in Rockville cemetery. Sheboygan Press, December 9, 1939
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
FRANK LEONHARD cemetery #13 The body of Frank Leonard(sic), of Cleveland, who died at Green Bay, was taken to Cleveland for burial. Mr. Leonard was 22 years of age and death was due to pneumonia. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday December 15, 1911 P.2
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.
ALICE LEONOWICZ cemetery #32 Alice M. Leonowicz, age 82, formerly of County Road CR, died on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Sept. 24, 1925, in Newton, daughter of the late William and Hulda (Rambadt) Awe. On Sept. 7, 1946, she married Edward J. Leonowicz at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1992. Alice was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. She was an excellent cook and was known for her potato pancakes. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a grandson: Nathan; a great-grandson: Ethan; a brother: Edmund Awe and his wife, LaVerne; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Lily and Norma Awe; and Ruth Irick and her husband, Clayton; three brothers-in-law: Joseph Leonowicz and his wife, Theresa; Henry Leonowicz and his wife, Grace; and Russell Wellner; and a sister-in-law: Margie Awe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor Jim VandenHogen. Cremation has occurred, with entombment of the cremated remains at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. (private) and his staff, Aurora Medical Center and the nursing staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, for the wonderful care extended to Alice and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 12, 2008
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
MARIE LERCHE cemetery #44 Mrs. Paul Lerche, 49, nee Mary Ciedler, died early this morning at her home, Manitowoc Rapids, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of the services on Tuesday. Mrs. Lerche was born in Germany September 23, 1887. She was married to Paul Lerche in 1914. In 1924 Mr. Lerche came to America and settled in Manitowoc where Mrs. Lerche joined him ten months later. In 1930 the couple moved to a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors besides the husband include a daughter, Liesollte, at home; two sons, Paul, Jr., city and Erwin, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Luebke and Mrs. A. Vaupel, both of Germany. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 31, 1937 P. 4 ******** [bur. 08-02-1937/age 49 yrs./cause: acute dilitation of heart chronic myocarditis/bur. on Paul Leche Jr. lot] (Mrs. Paul Lerche/nee Mary Ciedler/d. 31 July 1937/age 49 yrs. 10 mo. 8 days/ from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)
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 ****** (b. 17 Aug. 1889/d. Oct. 1972/SSDI)
EUCLIDE LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Euclide Lesperance, 69, who has been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Jake Brull of 1823 13th street, Two Rivers, died this morning at Maple Crest sanatorium. Funeral plans will be announced Tuesday. He was born in Canada in 1877 and when a boy accompanied his parents to Coleman, Wis. In 1910 he married Miss Rose Bertram. Following their marriage the couple moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Lesperance had been employed at the F. Eggers Veneer and Plywood company and the Aluminum Goods company. Surviving are the wife, three sons, Rodney of San Diego, Calif., Theodore of Redo, Calif., and Alex of Oshkosh; four daughters, Mrs. Brull of Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Rady and Mrs. Ray Danner, both of Detroit and Mrs. Clement Hein of Kaukauna, and 25 grandchildren. Also surviving are eight sisters, Mrs. Dan Boprey and Mrs. Peter Gilbert of Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Swette, Mrs. Harry Gauthier and Mrs. Emily Krentz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clyde Wolf of Coleman, Mrs. William Bunker of Green Bay and Mrs. Charles Listreum of Milwaukee; two brothers, Wilbert Lesperance of Two Rivers and Simon Lesperance of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1947 P. 2
HAROLD J. LESPERANCE Harold J Lesperance, age 69, passed into eternal life at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, surrounded by family. Harold was the second child of three to the late Clifford and Evelyn (Jacquett) Lesperance. Harold was born April 22, 1938, in Two Rivers at his residence. He attended St. Luke's Parochial School and Washington High School, both in Two Rivers. Harold served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 aboard the USS Hancock. Harold married Beverly Ann Zak at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, on Oct. 17, 1959. He completed a correspondence course in jet engine repair and was a certified welder of stainless steel and aluminum. His employment included numerous years at Consumers Steel, Manitowoc Company, and most recently, the Two Rivers Bus Co. He also ran his own small welding business for several years. He belonged to several labor unions, serving as president of the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers and as a member of the Boilermakers Local 443. He was a member of several local ostomy support groups, providing help to many people. Harold enjoyed dogs, reading history books, watching western and military movies, wood carving and painting ceramics. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Lorraine Pekrul. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Presiding at the service will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, with full military honors accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. and American Legion. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday evening, Jan. 15, 2008, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 to 8 p.m. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. O'Brien. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of service at 10 a.m. Special thanks to the Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County third-floor nursing staff, Aurora Hospice and all of the special people at the Two Rivers Bus Co. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home of Two Rivers is assisting the Lesperance family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 13, 2008
JOHN B. LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krentz of Two Rivers were at Coleman, accompanying the remains of the late John Lesperance of Two Rivers who died from injuries received in an accident there. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 25, 1917, Page 3
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 ******* (b. 25 Dec. 1903/d. Dec. 1972/SSDI)
MARY C. LESPERANCE Mary C. Lesperance, age 100, a resident of Morningside Health Care Center, Sheboygan, died on Thursday morning, Jan. 17, 2008, at the center. Mary was born on March 20, 1907, in Lincoln, daughter of the late Zeno and Katherine (Dellis) Deprey. On May 7, 1938, she married Louis J. Lesperance in Michigan. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1950. Mary was employed at Mirro Aluminum before her marriage and after at Mosuch Motel in Two Rivers. She was then employed as a day-care provider for many years. Mary was a previous member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Two Rivers, and a member of their ladies society. For the last seven years, Mary was a resident of Morningside Health Care Center in Sheboygan, and was a member of the Bells of Morningside Choir. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Mary was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Lesperance family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Morningside Health Care Center for their unending dedication and heartfelt care given to Mary and her family. A special thank you to (private) for the extra love and dedication given to her. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 18, 2008
NORMA MARY LESPERANCE cemetery #89D Norma Mary (Beitzel) Lesperance, age 89, formerly of 1808 30th St., Two Rivers, died on Saturday evening, Dec. 22, 2007, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Norma was born on Oct. 15, 1918, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Bernard and Bertha (Waier) Beitzel. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with class of 1936. On Nov. 27, 1940, she married Kenneth C. Lesperance at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2007. Norma was employed at Vassar Studio in Two Rivers for 25 years, and briefly at Mirro Aluminum Company before her retirement. She was a fun-loving, spirited woman who loved entertaining, and parties with family and friends. Norma enjoyed spending time at the beach, picnics, playing cards, and was an avid golfer. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters: Gertrude, Delores, Helen, Sally and Genevieve; and four brothers: Harold, Frank, Peter and Archie. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, after 9 a.m., until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Lesperance family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 25, 2007
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 ******* (b. 7 Sept. 1891/d. Dec. 1973/SSDI)
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.
FRANTISEK LESTINA cemetery #38 PIONEER OF FRANCIS CREEK PASSES AWAY Frank Lestina, Sr. is Dead at Age of 84 Burial Friday Frank Lestina Sr. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Dueno, 1214 South 14th street yesterday at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in failing health for some time, death being due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Lestina was born in Bohemia and settled in Francis Creek in 1865 and has been a resident of Manitowoc county since that time. His wife died 11 years ago and he is survived by three daughters and three sons; Mrs. Arthur Mack of Racine, Mrs. John Dueno of this city; Mrs. Fred Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y. Jacob of North Prairie, Joseph of Wausau and Frank of Neshoto. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at Francis Creek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 11, 1918, Page 8
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.