[ LET ] OBITUARIES
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] (12 Mar. 1897/Mar. 1970/SSDI)(Twin to Herman Lettenberger)
SON OF ALPHONSE LETTENBERGER cemetery #43 SAD HOMECOMING AWAITS ALFONSE LETTENBERGER ON RETURN FROM OVERSEAS— BABE DEAD Alphonse Lettenberger, who is serving overseas and hopes soon to return, will not have the joyous homecoming which he is anticipating for death has stepped in to mar the happiness which he expected to be his. A six months old son, born since Mr. Lettenberger departed for service, died at the Glenn Inn last evening and the father will not see his babe. Mrs. Lettenberger has made her home with her parents here since her husband’s departure. The babe had been ill only a few hours. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 30, 1918, Page 1 ******* (NOTE: There is no entry for this child, so I put him with his parents)
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. ******* The funeral of the late Mrs. Leitritz was held from the family home at 8 o'clock this morning. A large number of friends were present and the floral sributes (sic) were numerous. The interment will be at Centerville and the funeral cortege left the city at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 11, 1899 P. 4 ******* From death index 1899 May 08/LEITERITZ, Friedericke/co. death index v.6 p.161
ANNA LEVANETZ cemetery #89D Mrs. Henry Levanetz, 73, nee Anna Hallada, died Friday night at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Luke's church, Two Rivers, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. She was born in Bohemia in 1873 and came here when a girl to live with an uncle, Vincent Hallada, in Two Creeks. She was married to Henry Levanetz in Two Rivers in 1907. Since the death of her husband three years ago Mrs. Levanetz had lived with her only daughter, Mrs. Norman Ringmeier, 1717 22nd street, Two Rivers. In addition to the daughter she is survived by a sister and four grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 27, 1945
BARBARA LEVANETZ cemetery #89B AGED RESIDENT DEAD Mrs. Jos. Levenetz(sic), 74, a resident of Two Rivers for the past 35 years, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Luebke, on Roosevelt Ave. Two daughters, Mrs. Luebke and Mrs. Grimmer and three sons, Henry of this city, Louis of Milwaukee and John of Whitewater survive. The body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz chapel where it remained until this noon, and burial will take place tomorrow morning at nine o'clock from St. Mark's church. Rev. Nilles officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1927 P. 11
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.
JOHN LEVENDUSKY (d. 1926) cemetery #43a Third Stroke Claims Life of J. Levendusky Suffering his third stroke within a year late last evening, John Levendusky, aged 56, passed away at this home at 1213 South Twentieth street. The first attack was suffered little less than a year ago, the second one last Thanksgiving day and the stroke that took his life came last night. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at nine from the St. Mary's church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father Kubiazewski officiating. Deceased was born in this city September 12, 1870 and has made his home here all his life. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Violet, Esther and Elaine and four sons, John, Martin, Walter and Leo Mrozinski, step son. Two brothers, Jake and George of this city and one sister, Mary Kaufman of Milwaukee, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 4, 1926 P. 4
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]
BERTHA LEVENHAGEN cemetery #63 FUNERAL WILL BE ON MONDAY Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Dies This Morning Mrs. Henry Levenhagen, 61, who had been in failing health for several months from a heart ailment, died early today at the family home, 932 South 13th street. The deceased with her husband moved to this city from Mishicot 15 years ago. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, and the remains will be taken to the Mishicot cemetery for interment. The body is now at the funeral home where it may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral. The deceased, whose maiden name was Bertha Quistorf, was born in the town of Mishicot in 1872. She was married there 40 years ago to Henry Levenhagen and they took up their residence at Mishicot where Mr. Levenhagen was a carpenter. Fifteen years ago they came to this city to take up their residence. The husband, a son Roy of Denmark, two grandchildren, (Survivors omitted for privacy.) three sisters, Mrs. William Cranston, city, Mrs. George Larson and Mrs. Edward Flentje, both of Mishicot, and one brother Richard Quistorf, of this city survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 24, 1933 P.4 ********* (Bertha/Mrs. Henry Levenhagen/nee Bertha Quistorf/d. 24 June 1933/ age 61 yrs./from record of St. John's United Ch. of Christ, Manitowoc)
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)
CARL F. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Carl F. Levenhagen, 67, of 1121 North Ninth street, Manitowoc, died suddenly at his home at 11:05 p. m. Thursday following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a. m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Manitowoc in 1883, and attended the old south side high school. Prior to his retirement five years ago, he was superintendent at the F. J. Kerscher company, Manitowoc, for 44 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Stephany, whom he married in 1927; and a sister Mrs. Harvey Kono of Manitowoc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Lions Club, and the United Commercial Travelers. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 1 p. m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 2 p. m. Sunday by the Holy Name Society; 7 p. m. by the Knights of Columbus and at 7:30 p. m. by the Daughters of Isabella. (1883/Apr. 19, 1951) (son-in-law of Charles Stephany in #43) (from researcher/see contributors page)
CHARLES LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 Death came to Charles Levenhagen at his home, Ninth and Madison streets, at an early hour this morning and relieved him of long sufferings from consumption. He had been ill for eight months and of late his decline had been rapid. Born in this city 44 years ago, he had always resided here. He was employed as a tin smith until obliged to give up the work on account of failing health. Married twenty years ago, a wife and four children, George, Carl, Leila and Blanche survive him. He was a member of the Sons of Hermann and the funeral which will be held from the home Saturday at 2 o’clock will be attended by the lodge in a body. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 31, 1902, Page 1 ******** 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.
EDWARD LEVENHAGEN cemetery #63 The remains of Ed. Levenhagen arrived yesterday afternoon from Denver, Col., to be interred at his home town, Mishicot. The deceased had reached the age of 25 years and his demise is not only mourned by his immediate relatives but also by a host of young friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 29, 1917, Page 3 (Note: The date of the newspaper is some time after the date on his tombstone..he may have been transferred some time after death. The age is close to what it is on the tombstone)
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]
GEORGE LEVENHAGEN cemetery #44 George H. Levenhagen, retired agent for the Chicago & North Western railroad here, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home, 915 Madison street, after a lingering illness. Mr. Levenhagen, who had been in the employ of the company for 40 years, 25 of these being station agent, had been living a retired life for the past two and a half years. The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state there after 10 a.m. Friday. Saturday morning, brief rites will be held at the funeral home, followed by a requiem mass at St. Boniface with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl as celebrant. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Manitowoc on June 14, 1881, Mr. Levenhagen always reside in this city. On June 14, 1909, he was united in marriage with Helen Heise, who survives with one son, Melvin, also of Manitowoc. Other survivors are a brother, Carl F., and a sister, Mrs. Harvey A. Kono, both of Manitowoc. Mr. Levenhagen was a member of the Elks and the Royal League. The rosary will be recited for the deceased at the funeral home at 7 o'clock Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-03-1945/age 63 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach/husband of Helen Levenhagen]
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 LEVENHAGEN cemetery #63 RESIDENT OF COUNTY SIXTY YEARS IS DEAD Henry Levenhagen, pioneer resident of Mishicot, where he had made his home for sixty years, died at the hospital last night at the age of 75 years. Mr. Levenhagen had been ill for six weeks. His death will come as a shock to friends. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Germany and emmigrated with his parents when a child of four years. The family locating at Quebec and later coming to Manitowoc County, residing at Tisch Mills and later at Mishicot. In early days Mr. Levenhagen operated a sawmill at Mishicot. Four children survive Mr. Levenhagen, being Henry Jr. and Walter at Mishicot; Mrs. Braun of Madison, and Mrs. A.H. Zander of this city. Four brothers and three sister also survive, Louis of Mishicot, Fred of Wausau, Ernst of Tacoma, and Ira of Rockford and Mrs. Julius Lindstedt, this city; Mr. H. Olfs of Ladysmith and Mrs. Albert Mueller of Tacoma. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Zander home at Michigan avenue and the body will be taken to Mishicot for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 18, 1921 P.1
HENRY A. LEVENHAGEN (d. 1940) 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]
HENRY C. LEVENHAGEN (d. 1920) FIRST FLORIST OF CITY DEAD AT RIPE OLD AGE 84 H. Levenhagen, Sr., Passes Away Suddenly at Milwaukee Henry Levenhagen, Sr., pioneer gardener of the city who established the first greenhouses and for many years was engaged as a florist, died in Milwuakee yesterday at the advnced age of 84 years. News of Mr. Levenhagen's death came in messages to relatives containing announcement that the body would be shipped here today for burial. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the home of Gust Levenhagen, 1211 So. Twelfth street. Mr. Levenhagen passed away at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. He had contracted a cold but appeared to be improving when he was suddenly stricken. Despite his advanced age Mr. Levenhagen had enjoyed robust health up to a short time ago. Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, April 24, 1836, Mr. Levenhagen came to Manitowoc county in 1856 to join two brothers who had preceded him here. Later he located to St. Louis where he was married and with his wife returned here in 1858, engaging in business, building the first greenhouse the city had on a site on Madison street between Eighth and Ninth streets. Some time later Mr. Levenhagen purchased property and built a home and greenhouses on So. Tenth street on site of the present plant of the Rudolph company. His business prospered and was extended and continued until age caused him to retire. Mrs. Levnehagen preceded her husband in death eight years ago, passing away May 5, 1912. Four children, three sons and one daughter survive Mr. Levenhagen, Herman Levenhagen and Mrs. W.J. Schaefer, Milwaukee, Gust and Henry of this city. Eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Levenhagen's body will be accompanied here by his son and daughter of Milwaukee and will arrive this afternoon and be taken to the home of Gust Levenhagen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 1 ******* [bur. 03-27-1920/age 83 yrs/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Hienrich Levenhagen 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]
LILLIAN A. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #89A The body of Miss Lillian Levenhagen, whose death occurred at Wales sanatorium, was brought to Two Rivers for burial and the funeral held from St. Luke’s church in that city. Deceased was 29 years of age and had been a sufferer for years. Her father and two brothers survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 15, 1917, Page 3
MARIE K. LEVENHAGEN cemetery #89A The body of Mrs. Ira Levenhagen of Two Rivers, who died at the hospital here, following an operation which she underwent a week ago, was taken to Two Rivers, where the burial will be held. The death of Mrs. Levenhagen was a great shock to her hosts of friends. She was born at Mishicott and had spent her life in Manitowoc county. A husband and three children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 15, 1915, Page 3 ******** Mr. and Mrs. John Sobel have returned to Chicago after attending the funeral at Two Rivers of the late Mrs. Ira Levenhagen yesterday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 16, 1915, Page 3
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. ******** HEART FAILURE CAUSES DEATH Otto Levenhagen died at 1:30 o’clock today at the Holy Family hospital. Deceased was 29 years of age and leaves four sisters and one brother to mourn his departure from life. The mother, Mrs. E. Clemme? [hard to read], also survives. The sisters are Marie, Sophia, Lydia an dMrs. Albert Dummer, Paul and Fred are the surviving brothers. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 14, 1909 ********** [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]
ALLEN C. LEVERENZ cemetery #80 Allen C Leverenz, 93, formerly of New Holstein, died Wednesday evening, September 12, 2007 at Calumet Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. He was born September 7, 1914 in the Town of Charlestown, son of the late Orin and Katie Persohn Leverenz. Allen attended Lowell Country School and was a graduate of New Holstein High School. On October 6, 1938 he married Lydia Tamm at Bethel United Methodist Church. Allen farmed in the Town of Charlestown retiring on December 7, 1979. After retirement he continued to remain active farming. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, a member of the County Board for 25 years, Town Board of Charlestown for many years and the New Holstein Masonic Lodge. Allen was a member of the Order Eastern Star where he was the Worthy Patron for 35 years. He enjoyed playing dartball, for many years he was a member of the Calumet County Farm Bureau and the New Holstein Men’s Chorus. (Survivors omitted for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, September 14, 2007
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 (d. 1913) cemetery #44 CARL LEVERENZ PIONEER, IS DEAD Carl Levereenz, one of the early pioners (sic) of the city and who for nearly half a century conducted a blacksmith shop on Franklin street, now in charge of his son Frank, died yesterday after a lingering illness of more than a year, death being calm and peaceful. Mr. Leverenz was 90 years of age. Coming to Manitowoc in youth, Mr. Leverenz was one of the oldest settlers here and for more than sixty years had made his residence in the city. Up to a few years ago, Mr. Leverenz continued his business and was then forced by ill health to retire. Mrs. Leverenz died eight years ago. Surviving Mr. Leverenz are five children, Mrs. R. Schenk, Milwaukee, Mrs. Hubert Falge, Mrs. Max Stauss, this city, William of California and Frank of this city. Funeral services for Mr. Leverenz will be held Friday afternoon from the late home, under auspices of Manitowoc lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he had been a member for many years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1913 P.1 ******** [bur. 01-31-1913/cause: sennile bronchitis]
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 Funeral Services For New Holstein Man Held Today New Holstein—funeral services for Charles Leverenz were held at 1:30 p.m. today, the Rev. Feldt officiating and interment was made in the cemetery at Meggers. Charles Christian Leverenz was born at Charlestown, Sept, 27, 1864 and grew to young manhood in that vicinity. On November 8, 1888, he was united in marriage with Miss Alma Reichert, who preceded him in death by fifteen years. Since the time of her death, Mr. Leverenz had made his home with a son, Orin, at Meggers and passed away there Friday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his son, Orin, two brothers, William of Waldo and George of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. Gust Weber of New Holstein, Mrs. Emma Reichert of Meggers and Miss Lizzie Leverenz of Kiel. Mr. Leverenz was affiliated with the Methodist church at Meggers for a number of years. Sheboygan Press, April 9, 1928 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
EMMA LEVERENZ cemetery #44 Died Leverence - In this city, on Tuesday, Aug 22nd, of nerve fever. Emma, daughter of Charles and Sophia Leverence(sic), aged 7 years of age and 10 months. "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871
FREDRICH LEVERENZ cemetery #44 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Raduenz, Bernard Kubitz and Herbert Raduenz arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Fred Leverenz. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 21, 1917, Page 3
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)
LIZZIE C. LEVERENZ cemetery #80 Miss Elizabeth Caroline Leverenz, 82, of 2001 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died early today at her home. Born in Town Charlestown of Feb. 3, 1876, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Leverenz, and attended Lowell School in the area. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Gustav (Emily) Weber of Appleton and 17 nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church at Meggers where funeral services will be held. The Rev. Fred Thomas, acting pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Miss Leverenz also was a member of Women’s Society of Christian Service of Bethel Church. The Sheboygan Press, November 26, 1958
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
OLGA LEVERENZ cemetery #44 Miss Olga Leverenz died at the family home at 1625 South Fifthteenth steet Monday evening following a brief illness. Death was due to flu pneumonia and followed an attack of but three days. Deceased was born in this city and has always made her home here. Since the death of her father, the late Fred Leverenz, she and a brother Edward have been keeping house at the family home. The brother is the only surviving member of the family. Miss Leverenz was 38 years of age. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Vogelsang undertaking parlor at 1:30 with service at the German Lutheran church at 2 o'clock by Rev. Karl Machmiller. The funeral will be private. Interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1920 P. 8 ******** [cause: flu pneumonia/bur. on Fred Leverenz lot]
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.)
SUSAN M. LEVERENZ cemetery #80 Susan M Leverenz, 45, of W420 Danes Road, New Holstein, died Wednesday evening, March 17, 1999 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where she resided the past eleven weeks. She was born Sept. 9, 1895 in Kewaskum, foster daughter of Allen and Lydia Leverenz. She was a 1973 graduate of New Holstein High School. Susie was a laundry aid at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, for the past 25 years. She enjoyed baking and knitting. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Meggers, Eastern Star Chapter 262, New Holstein, and Orders of Amaranth. Friendship Court 14, Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, March 20, 1999
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.
IMOGENE LEVINSON cemetery #43 Imogene Levinson, age 74, of 6428 Reifs Mills Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 2008, at her residence. Imogene was born on Nov. 6, 1934, in Coweata, Okla. She was the daughter of the late William and Mazie (Fitzpatrick) Maynard. Imogene had been employed at Mirro Aluminum until 1987. On April 8, 1955, she married John W. Levinson in Mesa, Ariz. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1986. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: John W. Levinson in 1986; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Watson officiating. Entombment will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 25, 2008
ANNA BARTA LEWIS cemetery #44 Mrs. Samuel Lewis, 65, died Monday noon at Davenport, Iowa, after being taken ill Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht-Kolath funeral home, the Rev. Franklin C. St. Clair of the Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday morning until the time of services in the afternoon. Mrs. Lewis, nee Anna Barta, was born in Manitowoc in 1882. After her marriage in Lodi in 1913 to Samuel Lewis, the couple lived in Oak Park, Ill., and Madison. Mr. Lewis died in 1932 and Mrs. Lewis had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Howard J. Mather of Davenport. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Mather; son Samuel of Ann Arbor, Mich.; brother Emil Barta of Manitowoc; sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kaiser Sr., and Mrs. George M. Fechter of Manitowoc and Mrs. Henry R. Simons of Lodi, and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 19, 1947, p. 2 ******** [died 08-18-1947 in Davenport IA/age 65 yrs/ cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Frank Barta lot]
RUTH LEX cemetery #44 BRING BABE FROM CHICAGO FOR BURIAL The sympathy of friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lex, 1410 Michigan avenue in the death of their child which occurred at a Chicago hospital where the babe was ill of pneumonia. The body will be brought here for burial and the funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. The child was eight months old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 17, 1915 P.4 ******** [bur. 17 May 1915/cause: cleft palate (op)]
ANNA M. LEY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: After an illness of many months, death has released Mrs. Margarethe Ley from her pain. Mrs. Ley, who was born 08 December 1843 in Green Bay, had lived in our city over 50 years. She is survived by 6 children. The funeral was held yesterday from Sacred Heart Church. ******* [bur. 12-12-1907/cause:carcioma] ******* Death Index: 1907 Jan 27/LEY, Anna M./not on co. index, but on state microfiche
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. ****** The funeral of the late John Leykom was held from St. James Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. Rev. Gray conducted the services which were well attended. Many floral tributes testified the appreciation of friends. Interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899
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.)