[ LI ] OBITUARIES
ANDREW LIEB cemetery #44 Andrew Leib(sic), 86, died Wednesday at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Leib was born July 14, 1885, at Milwaukee, son of the late Peter and Minnie Banks Leib. He married Anna Zahorik Mertens Aug. 6, 1945, at Two Rivers. He was employed for several years at Eggers Plywood Co., Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife; a son, Andrew, of Cudahy; two step- daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Ruth) Spaeth, of Manitowoc and Mrs. William (Alice) Strong, of Mundelein, Ill.; six step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening until the time of service on Friday. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1972 PHILIP LIEBE cemetery #83 Philip Liebe of Plymouth Dies Suddenly This Morning. Plymouth. - Philip Liebe, aged 46, an employe of the George T. Rayne Lumber company at Plymouth, died suddenly at his home, 14 Thayer street, Plymouth, this morning at 12:15 o'clock. He was born on February 14, 1897, in the town of Greenbush, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Liebe, and attended the graded schools in that town. On April 12, 1921, he was married to Margaret Willems in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church in Kiel. The couple has lived since then in Plymouth. Mr. Liebe is a veteran of World War I, a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin N. 168, St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church of Kiel, Holy Name society of St. John the Baptist church of Plymouth, Ludewig- Zinkgraf Post No. 213 of the American Legion of Plymouth and the Workingmen's Aid society. Surviving him are his wife; father, Otto Liebe, Sr., of Town Greenbush; and the following brothers and sisters, Edward of Dotyville; Mrs. Otto Harder of Town Greenbush; Mrs. Arthur Cudworth of Plymouth; Otto Liebe, Jr., and Anthony of Town Greenbush. His mother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the residence and at 10 o'clock at St. John's the Baptist church. The Rev. A.J. July will officiate and burial will be in St. Peter and St. Paul cemetery at Kiel. Friends may call at the home from Thursday evening at 7 o'clock until the time of the services. There will be a vigil at the home at 8 o'clock on Friday evening. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Sept. 8, 1943, p. 6, c. 1 ******** Philip Liebe Funeral Rites Are Held Saturday Morning. Plymouth. - Funeral services for Philip Liebe, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, were held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Wittkopp funeral home and at 10 o'clock from the St. John the Baptist church. The Rev. A.J. July officiated as celebrant and was assisted by the Rev. Father Kheil of Kiel, as deacon and the Rev. Wm. Huemmer of this city as sub-deacon. Burial was made in the family lot in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery in Kiel. During the services in the church, Benno Meyer sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul". He was accompanied by Mrs. Irma Burke, organist. The pallbearers were Edward Hand, B.R. Mooney, Gerald Flood, Charles Wagner, Arthur Steinhardt and Allen Schultz. Mr. Liebe had been employed at the Rayne Lumber company, and his sunny disposition had won him many friends in this city and vicinity. He was a willing worker and a good husband. Many relatives and friends called at the funeral home and attended the services and the large number of floral offerings and spiritual bouquets attested to the esteem in which he was held. Members of the American Legion of which he was a member paid military honors to their comrade at the grave. After removing the flag from the casket and presenting it to Mrs. Liebe the firing squad and the sounding of taps gave the final tribute. Members of the Catholic Knights, Kiel Branch, no. 168, attended the services at the grave in a body and members of the Plymouth Workingmen's Society called at the home in a body. Among those who attended the last rites, were: Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Braun and daughter, Kathleen, Mrs. and Mrs. Philip Schneikert, Sr., Mrs. and Mrs. Philip Schneikert, Jr., Mrs. and Mrs. M. Reinholz and family, Mrs. W. Hinz, Chas. Leonard, Sheboygan; John Gisch, Mrs. Freda Aschenbach, Miss Laura Flaig, Sheboygan Falls; Mrs. John J. Willems and son, Robert, Mrs. Adam Willems, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Rheingans, Mrs. and Mrs. John Burelm and daughter Delores, Mrs. and Mrs. A. Maas, Herman Wolf, Nic. Schneikert, Joe Schneikert, Joe Schneikert, Peter Miller, Anthony Miller, Raymond Miller, Mrs. Anna Kirch, Kiel. Mrs. John Michels, Chilton, Mrs. and Mrs. Edwin Bahrs, Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Williams, Matt Williams and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Wiskerchen and son, Arno, Mrs. and Mrs. John B-r-man, Mrs. and Mrs. William Pagel and daughter June, New Holstein, Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Clark, Bernice Liebe, Kohler; Mrs. and Mrs. Ed. Liebe, Mrs. and Mrs. Benno Kohlman, Dotyville, Otto Liebe, Sr., Otto Liebe, Jr. Mrs. and Mrs. Anthony Liebe and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Bert Rentmeester, Greenbush; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harder and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Kenneth Harder and family, town of Plymouth. Mrs. and Mrs. Peter Schnekiert, Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Schneikert, town of Rhine, Miss Molly Liebe, Mrs. and Mrs. Gerhard Athrop, Mrs. and Mrs. W. Athrop, Mrs. and Mrs. George Athrop, Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Athrop, town of Mosel; Mrs. Stanley Resop, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Arno Vogel, Milwaukee, and many other from this city and vicinity. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Sept. 14, 1943, p. 6, c. 7
CHRISTIAN LIEBENOW cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1879: Death of 92 year old J.(sic) Liebenow on Tues. morning. He prided himself on being in the best of health, and on the day of his death was still at his work as a watchmaker.
GUSTAV JULIUS LIEBENOW cemetery #17 Name: Liebenow, Gustav Julius D.: 12/8/1870 B.: 12/18/1863 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Tn. Gibson, Mtwc. Co. Wis. D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: St. John Coop Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. George Harm Spouse: F.: Julius Liebenow M.: Catherian Liebenow Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.100
HENRY F. LIEBENOW cemetery #44 BODY OF H. LEIBENOW (sic) IS HERE FOR BURIAL Funeral Services To Be Held Tuesday From The Chapel Accompanied by Mrs. Liebenow, the body of the late Henry Liebenow, pioneer jeweler of the city, who died at Los Angeles a few days ago, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon for burial and funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel at Evergreen cemetery. The body of Mr. Liebenow was taken to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek & Wattawa where friends may view it Monday. The funeral Tuesday will be under Masonic rites and members of the order here will attend in a body. Mr. Liebenow had been a resident of this city for many years, having been engaged in the jewelry business up to a few years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 15, 1916 P.3 ********* Mrs. H.F. Liebenow and Miss Lou Sproehle are here from Los Angeles to attend the funeral of the late Henry Lieberow (sic) whose body arrived from California this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 15, 1916 P.3 ********* [Henry Liebenow/bur. 01-18-1916/age 76 yrs/cause: coronary thrombosis]
SARAH HENRIETTE LIEBENOW cemetery #17 Name: Liebenow, Sarah Henriette D.: 12/11/1870 B.: 1/18/1862 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Gibson, Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: St. John. Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Julius Liebenow M.: Catharina Liebenow Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever Pg. #: v.1 p.100
NORBERT J. LIEBERGEN cemetery #32 Norbert J. Liebergen, 89, of Brillion died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003 at his home. He was born March 2, 1914 in Wrightstown, son of the late Martin and Anna (Baeten) Liebergen. On Jan. 23, 1937 he married Adele Eichhorst at Morrison. Norbert farmed in the Town of Maple Grove for 30 years, and worked at Larson Canning Co. in Brillion until his retirement. He also served on the Wayside Phone Co. board of directors for 29 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside and served on the church board and school board. He was also a member of the Brillion Sr. Citizens and drove for the Meals on Wheels program in Brillion... (survivors omitted for privacy)... Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Adele on Oct. 9-1994; and a sister Lucille Lipske. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Oct 17 at 11 a. m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Wayside. The Rev. Steven Kline will officiate. Entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion on Thursday from 5-8 p. m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a. m. until the time of the service. Obituary of Norbert Liebergen from the Green Bay Press Gazette (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
ANNA P. LIEBERT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1891: Death of Mrs. Anna Rosina Liebert on Sat. morning in the home of her son, Town Manitowoc resident Carl Liebert. She reached the age of 77 yrs. 5 mos. and several days and has been confined to her bed for the past 3 years. She leaves her even more elderly husband, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 27 grandchildren, and 4 great grand- children. Her burial took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery here in Manitowoc ******* [cause: paralysis of the heart]
EMIL G. LIEBERT cemetery #44 Emil G. Liebert, 84, of 804 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Liebert was born April 18, 1891, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Schneider Liebert. He was a World War I army veteran and a Manitowoc resident all his life. He married Vella Grey Feb. 18, 1921, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 26, 1954. He was a plumber and steamfitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1955. He was a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88 for 36 years. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Charles and Jacqueline Ziebell, and a granddaughter (private) of Neenah. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, September 27, 1975 P.10 ******** [d. 09-27-1975/age 84 yrs./bur. on Fred Liebert lot]
FREDERICK W. LIEBERT cemetery #44 OLDEST SHIPYARD EMPLOYEE PASSES AWAY Frederick Liebert Had a Record of Two Score Years at Yards Frederick W. Liebert, who with a record of more than two score years as an employee of the shipyards is believed to have been the oldest employee of the industry here, passed away at the home of his son, Emil Liebert, 1801 Clark street, last night at the advanced age of 80 years. Mr. Liebert, up to ten days ago had insisted upon reporting for work at the yards and had a long record of continuous service since his association with the industry, having been with the present company since it took over the yards and with the Burgers before. Mr. Liebert had been ill only one week a cold which he contracted developing pneumonia which his advanced years made it impossible for him to combat. Always a man of robust health, Mr. Liebert's death came as a shock to friends. Early Settler Here Born in the province of Posen, Germany, Mr. Liebert came to Manitowoc as a boy of 15, locating in Newton where later he married Wilhelmina Schneider and a few years later the family came to this city where he built the home on Clark street where he spent his life and where death came to him. Mr. Liebert was recognized for his capabilities in ship construction and in his work was closely associated with the late Elias Gunnell, engineer of the company and its former head. He was a member of marine organizations and was a man of recognized ability. Funeral Monday Funeral services for Mr. Liebert will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the home on Clark street, the pall bearers being from the yards. Burial will be at Evergreen. Wife Died Six Years Ago Mrs. Liebert will have been dead six years on the day of the funeral. One son also preceded his father in death and seven of his eight children remain to mourn the death of the father. The children are Mrs. Dora Marquardt of Milwuakee, Mrs. Minnie Weister of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ida Neitzel of this city, Fred and William of Waukegan and Charles and Emil of this city. Besides 18 grandchildren and three great grand children, Mr. Liebert leaves one sister, Mrs. Yetta Williams of Greenleaf and one brother, Carl Liebert of Newton. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 17, 1926 P.3
JOHN LIEBERT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: Death Sat. has ended the severe pain of John Liebert, one of the best known residents of our city. He was born 18 Aug. 1842 in the Prussian Province of Poznan and came to America with his parents in 1861, the family settling in Town Newton. On 22 Mar. 1863 John Liebert joined the 4th Wisconsin Calvary Regiment with which he served until the end of the war, first in Company "L" and later in Company "E". When he was mustered out on 28 May 1866 he settled in Manitowoc and opened a tailor shop. He married Amalie Rietz on 10 Oct. 1869. He is survived by his widow. There were no children. About 5 yrs. ago he lost his mind and was sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. When it was determined that nothing more could be done for him there he was transferred to the local facility about 2 yrs. ago. While there he suffered a stroke a few months ago and on Sat. death released him from his suffering. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon under the direction of the local Post of the Grand Army of the Republic to which the deceased had belonged for many years. ******* [cause: paralitic dementia]
MARY LIEBERT cemetery #44 Mary Liebert, 84, of 2224 N. 25th St., Sheboygan, died Friday morning at Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, Sheboygan. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 13, 1971 ******* [d. 02-12-1971 at Sheboygan WI/age 84 yrs./widow of Charles Liebert] (23 Feb 1886/Feb 1971/SSDI)
OSCAR LIEBERT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: 23-year old Oscar Liebert, son of Carl Liebert here, has died in Duluth of typhus. The body was brought here and laid to rest in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 09-08-1908/cause: diptheria]
OTTILIE LIEBERT cemetery #44 Name: Liebert, Ottilie Auguste D.:6/5/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 5 Yrs. 9 Mo. 3 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. Co. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.185 ********* [bur. 06-06-1875]
VELLA M. LIEBERT cemetery #44 Mrs. Emil Liebert, 57, of 804 S. 18th St., died at the Holy Family Hospital Monday night following a heart attack at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. The Rev. A.C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Liebert, the former Vella Grey, was born July 23, 1896 at Rice Lake, Wis. She came to Manitowoc at the age of 18, and was married on Feb. 17, 1921, in Manitowoc. She is survived by the husband and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Ziebell of Manitowoc; three brothers, Timothy and Daniel of Manitowoc and Kermit of Wisconsin Dells; and a granddaughter. She was a member of the Lois Society of the Presbyterian Church, the Womens Relief Corps, and the Womens auxiliaries of the American Legion, Eagles and Central Labor Council. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from noon Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday, when the casket will be moved to the church. The Womens Relief Corps will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 27, 1954 P. 19 ******** [d. 04-26-1954/age 57 yrs./bur. on Fred Liebert lot]
WILHELMINA LIEBERT cemetery #44 MRS. LIEBERT PASSES AWAY Mrs. Minnie Liebert, wife of Fred Liebert, died at the family home, 1801 Clark street, last night after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Liebert, nee Schneider, was born in Newton March 8, 1853. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Mrs. Richard Marquardt, Mrs. Ernst Meister, Mrs. Robert Neitzel, Milwaukee; Fred Liebert Jr., Waukegan; William Charles and Emil of this city. Sixteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a brother, Adolph Schneider, also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at St. John's church. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 20, 1920 P.1 ******** [Minnie Liebert/bur. 04-22-1920/cause: cancer of stomach/ bur on Fred Liebert lot] ******** (Minnie Liebert, nee Schneider/from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)
CLARA G. LIEBICH cemetery #89A Mrs. Clara Liebich, 73, of 2319 Washington St., Two Rivers, widow of Frank J. Liebich, former Two Rivers brewer and civic leader, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she was a patient for a month. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Liebich, nee Clara Freyman, was born Dec. 23, 1890, at Valparaiso, Ind., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Freyman. She attended Valparaiso schools and July 30, 1913, was married at Hammond, Ind., to Frank Liebich. In 1915, the family move to Two Rivers where her husband was associated in the operation of the former Two Rivers Beverage Co. Mr. Liebich died Dec. 24, 1946. She was a member of St. John Church and a former member of the Dorcas Society. Surviving are two sons, Harold and George of Two Rivers and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday(sic) when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 21, 1964 P. 9
AMELIA LIEBL cemetery #86 Mrs. Liebl Dies Sunday Morning; Funeral Tuesday Kiel - Mrs. Amelia Liebl, 72, who has been residing just east of Kiel for the past 14 years, passed away eary Sunday morning following a lingering illness. She was born in the town of Schleswig on Aug. 15, 1872, the daughter of William and Fredericka Drake. Originally she was married to Frank Davenport at Abbotsford, Wis., and in 1928 she was united in marriage with Donald Liebl, Batavia. Both of her husbands preceded her in death and following the death of Mr. Liebl she moved to Kiel, where she lived since. Survivors include two sons, Elmer Davenport, Plymouth; Oscar Davenport, Antigo; one brother, Herman Drake, Louis Corners, Wis., one sister, Mrs. Augusta Strade, Curtiss, Wis. Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Union cemetery at Louis Corners. Friends may call at the funeral home from this afternoon and evening until the time of the rites. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, October 16, 1944 - P. 8
JOHANNES LIEDEL cemetery #22 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1888: Death of John Liedl in St. Nazianz on 15 Apr. of consumption. The deceased was born in Barton, Washington Co., Wisc. on 16 Jan. 1864 and was age 24 when he died. He was ill for the last 7 months and outlived the death of his father by only 3 years. ********* Johann (Jan. 1864-April 15, 1888 son of Mathias and Barbara Liedel -storekeeper -born Barton, Washington County died from "consumption")-no stone
MAX LIEDEL cemetery #22 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Jan. 1891: Death of Max Liedl on Fri. of last week in St. Nazianz. The deceased who was only 23 yrs. old succumbed to stomach cancer. He had been employed in the St. Nazianz Manufacturing Co. The burial took place on Monday. He is survived by his mother. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1891: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 08 Feb.) We would like to tell you more about Mr. Liedl. Mr. Liedl was born March 15, 1865 in Washington County, Wisconsin. He came with his parents and a couple of years older brother in 1873 to St. Nazianz in this county. Mr. Mathias Liedl was the father and the head of the family, a businessman and shrewd investor. He made a very good living and was able to give his sons a good education. The father died, about six years ago, at the best time of his life. Three years later, his oldest son John followed him, dying in the 24th year of his life. His only surviving son and heir worked in the business and was partner in the St. Nazianz Manufacturing Company. He was well liked as businessman and friend. He was very personable, and had money to spend. He was charitable and did not take himself too seriously. He died after a long stomach and lung illness. However it was not due to cancer. He died January 24, in the morning at 6:00 A.M. The funeral took place on Wednesday, January 28th at the cemetery in St. Nazianz. The people attending the funeral, was the largest number of people attending any funeral in St. Nazianz. Everyone mourned the early death of this beloved citizen. The mother the only surviving family member, stood at the graves of her husband and sons. She had the sympathy of everyone. ********** Son of Mathias and Barbara Liedel -merchant -born Barton, Washington County died from "consumption")
ALBERT LIERMANN cemetery #44 Albert Liermann, 83, of 930 South 25th street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Germany in 1866 and came to Wisconsin at an early age. He located at Grimms and took up farming at Forest Junction and later at Valders. Several years ago he moved to Manitowoc. In 1898 he married Miss Minnie Krause. She survives with nieces and nephews. A son and daugther preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1950 P. 23 ******** [d. 09-13-1950/age 83 yrs.]
AUGUST LIERMANN cemetery #40 LIBERTY MAN DIES AT HOME August Liermann Funeral To Be Held On Saturday August Liermann, town of Liberty farmer, died Wednesday at the farm home, four miles east of the village of Valders. He was 74. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Liberty Lutheran church. The deceased was born in Germany in l860, and was married there in there 1890 to Miss Henrietta Schnell. They came to Liberty 30 years ago and located on the present homestead. Survivors are the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Emil Hackmann, Manitowoc Rapids: two sons, Fred, Manitowoc Rapids and Helmuth, Liberty; a brother, Albert, of this city; and 10 grandchildren. The body was removed to the home today from the Berge Undertaking parlors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 7, 1935 ********* LIERMANN. August—Age 74, died Wednesday at home, town of Liberty. Born in Germany, 1860, married there in 1890 to Henrietta Schnell, came to Liberty 25 years ago. Survived by widow, daughter, two sons and brother. Funeral Saturday 1:30 p. m. from home and 2 p.m. Liberty Lutheran church. Body at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 8, 1935
ETHEL LIERMANN cemetery #40 Mrs. Orville Liermann, 25, of route 4, Manitowoc, died at the Holy Family hospital this morning after the birth of an infant son. The former Ethel Boeckman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boeckman, she was born in this city on Nov. 20, 1919. She was married to Mr. Liermann on May 29, 1943. Survivors include the husband, the infant son, a daughter, (private), the parents, seven sisters, Mrs. Ludger Karman, Manitowoc; Mrs. Walter Bratz, Wnitelaw, the Misses Phyllis, Caroline, Elda, Dorothy and Joan Boeckman, all of Manitowoc; and five brothers, John, Robert, Donald and Richard, city; and Pfc. Kenneth, with occupation forces in Japan. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state there from Thursday afternoon until 10 a m. on Saturday when it will be removed to the Trinity Lutheran church, Liberty. At 2 p.m. the Rev. E. C. Schroeder will conduct the funeral services, and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, November 14, 1945
HELMUTH LOUIS FRANZ LIERMANN cemetery #40 Helmuth Louis Franz Liermann, son of Carl & Johanna nee Schnell Liermann, born on 8 July 1896 in Tn Liberty, Manitowoc Co, baptized 30 July 1896 at Trinity Lutheran, Tn Liberty, confirmed there also on 10 March 1910; died on 14 August 1981 in Tn Liberty, buried on 17 August 1981, service at Trinity Lutheran, Tn Liberty, burial in church cemetery. Husband of Hertha (Brick) Liermann. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRIETTA LIERMANN cemetery #40 Mrs. August Liermann, 94, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Saturday night at the home of her son, Helmuth at Rt. 4, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. [She was born in] town of Liberty Dec. 21, 1860, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joachim Schnell, and May 20, 1883, was married to August Liermann. They located on a farm in Cato and later moved to the present homestead farm in Liberty, now operated by her son, Helmuth. Her husband died in 1935. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emil Hackman of Rt 1, Manitowoc; two sons, Fred, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Helmuth of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, afternoon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, November 28, 1955
HERTHA WILHELMINA SOPHIA (BRICK) LIERMANN cemetery #40 Hertha Wilhelmina Sophia nee Brick, daughter of Carl and Johanna nee Waack Brick, born on 12 July 1901 in Tn Newton, Manitowoc Co, baptized 11 August 1901 at St John Lutheran, Newtonburg, also confirmed there 20 March 1915; died on 17 September 1992 in Manitowoc, service on 21 September 1992 at Trinity Lutheran, Tn Liberty and burial in church cemetery. Married to Helmuth Liermann on 11 December 1918, performed by Pastor Karl Toepel of St. John Lutheran, Newtonburg in the bride's parental residence on Hwy 42 About 2 miles south of the church. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
INFANT SON LIERMANN cemetery #40 Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Liermann mourn the death of their infant son born July 2 at their home, Manitowoc route 4. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 7, 1936
JAMES R. LIERMANN cemetery #40 James Liermann, 53, of 13313 Rusch Rd., Valders, entered eternal life early Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008, at the family residence. Jim was born May 6, 1955, in Manitowoc. He was the son of Kermit and Mable Boeldt Liermann. Jim was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class of 1973. He continued his education for two more years at Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, where he received an associate degree in accounting. Jim had been employed with the family sawmill since 1975 and took over ownership of the sawmill in 1996. He married Mary Raquet on April 5, 1986 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. Jim was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, a member of the church choir since 1969 and had served on the school board. Jim also was a 23-year member of the Clipper City Chordsmen. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Rd., in the town of Liberty. Officiating will be the Rev. Gregory Pope with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. and then on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to a memorial fund that is being established in Jim's name. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. No newspaper named, no date
MARIA LIERMANN (d. 1956) cemetery #40 Liermann Funeral Mrs. Maria Liermann, 85, died unexpectedly Friday at the home of her son, Nobert, in the Town of Mukwonago, Waukesha County. Funeral serviecs will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, with the Rev. Mr. Zeisler officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Liberty. Mrs. Lierman was born Jan. 1, 1871, in the Town of Cato in Manitowoc County. She married in September of 1896 to Carl Liermann. He died in 1912 but she continued to live in the county until about 30 years ago. Since then she had lived in several state cities and was making her home with a son at the time of her death. Surviving in addition to Nobert are a daughter, Irma, Town of Mukwonago, and another son, Gordon of Germantown. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, November 10, 1956
MINNIE LIERMANN cemetery #44 Mrs. Albert Liermann, 81, of 930 South 25th street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at her home, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born Minnie Krause in Liberty in 1869 and 52 years ago was married to Mr. Liermann. They located on a farm at Forest Junction and later moved to a farm in Cato. In 1915 they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Liermann died six weeks ago. Survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, after Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1950 P. 18 ****** [d. 11-16-1950/age 81 yrs./bur. on Albert Liermann lot]
FRANCES LIESBERGER cemetery #21 Mrs. Frank Liesberger Dies Following Fall A Week Ago St. Nazianz - Mrs. Frank Liesberger of this village died at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, Friday morning at 2 o'clock, following a fall which occurred three weeks ago. Mrs. Liesberger, nee Frances Meyer, was born in Frankenberg, Austria, on February 9, 1857, and in 1886 she was married to Frank Liesberger of Austria. Four years later the couple came to America, settling first in Pennsylvania, then in Sheboygan, and later moved to St. Nazianz where they resided until 1921, when they moved to Buffalo Grove to live with their daughter. In 1932 they again came back to St. Nazianz where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Liesberger was the last surviving member of the Meyer family, six sisters having preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Ann of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. John Horcher, nee Frances, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., one son, Anton, of Evanston, Ill., and nine grandchildren. Twelve children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church here. The body will lie in state at the C.O.F. hall until the time of services. The Rev. Finton(sic) Holzknecht will officiate at the funeral, and interment will be made in St. Gregory church cemetery. The Christian Mothers' society of which Mrs. Liesberger was a member, will attend the services in a body. She was also an honorary member of the Lady Forester court in the state of Illinois. (No newspaper named, Friday June 1, 1934) ******** (Franziska nee Meyer -Feb. 9, 1857-June 1, 1934 -wife of Frank [both Franziska and her husband Frank are shown on their death certificates to have been born on Feb. 9, 1857 -might this be a mistake?] married in 1887 -daughter of Michael Meyer and Josepha Mecha -born Frankenburg, Austria -came to the US in 1891 -died from "coronary thrombosis, myocartitis and fracture of right femur")
FRANK LIESBERGER (d. 1940) cemetery #21 F. Liesberger Dies On Tuesday; Services Friday St. Nazianz, Wis.-(Special)-Frank Liesberger, 83, passed away at his home in this village Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Deceased was born in Austria on Feb. 9, 1857, and in 1887 was married to Miss Frances Meyer. In 1890 they came to America, setting in Pennsylvania. After three years they moved to Sheboygan and after making their home there they came to St. Nazianz and have resided here since. Fifteen children were born to the couple, of whom three survive; Miss Anna of St. Nazianz, with whom the deceased made his home; Mrs. John Horcher and Anton of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Twelve grandchildren also survive. His wife preceded him in death in June, 1934. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht will read the requiem mass and also conduct the services at the grave. Mr. Liesberger was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory's parish and members of the society will pray the rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Kellenbenz Funeral home, and also attend the services in a body. The body was removed to the Kellenbenz Funeral home and friends may view it there from now to the time of the services. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******** (Frank -Feb. 9, 1857-Nov. 12, 1940 -husband of Franziska nee Meyer [both Frank and his wife Franziska are shown on their death certificates to have been born on Feb. 9, 1857 -might this be a mistake?] -married in 1887 -son of Carl and Josepha Liesberger -day laborer -born Austria -came to the US in 1891, first settling in Pennsylvania, moving to Sheboygan County about 1894 -they later moved to St. Nazianz -resided in St. Nazianz until 1921, when they moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois to live with their daughter, Frances Horcher -in 1932, returned to St. Nazianz -died from "myocardial failure, bronchitis and senility")
MARY LIESBERGER cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 21, June 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 June) Maria Lisberger died on 16 June at the young age of 16 after a short illness. She is the 10th child lost to these parents who now have only 3 living. ******* (Mary -child -1890-June 16, 1906 -daughter of Frank Liesberger and Frances Meyer -born Pennsylvania -died from "typhoid pneumonia")
HERMAN G. LIESE cemetery #89C Herman G. Liese, 70, of 1326 S. Eight St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Sunday at the home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. W.W. Gieschen will offiicate and burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery(sic), Two Rivers. He was born June 12, 1884, on the homestead farm in Gibson and in 1920 married Miss Clara Schmidt. He continued to farm in the town and in 1944 moved to Manitowoc. He was employed at the National Tinsel Co. until retiring in 1949. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Lorraine, a teacher in a Lutheran School at South Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Stelzer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Helen Percival of Elmhurst, Ill., Mrs. Emma Ebert of River Forest, Ill., Mrs. Pauline Reiber of Maywood, Ill., and Mrs. Hector McGlenning of Portland, Ore. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Tuesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1955 P. 13
WILHELMINA LIESE cemetery #63 Funeral services for Miss Wilhelmina Liese were held at 1 P.M. today from the Henry F. Stelzer home on Twentieth street. Services at the Lutheran church in Mishicot followed with burial in the cemetery there. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1932 P. 12
PETER LIESFELD cemetery #13 Name: Liesfeld, Peter D.: 5/21/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 10/7/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Centreville Cem.: St. Wendell, Centrvl. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ferd Zuber, Catholic Pastor Spouse: Mary Anna Liesfeld (Wallmann) F.: Peter Liesfeld M.: Susanna Wick Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.66 **************** (Peter Liesefeld/d. 21 May 1869/age 25 yrs. 2 mo. 25 da./ from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
ALICE LIGMAN cemetery #44 THREE HOMES SADDENED BY DEATH OF BABES Three homes of the city have been saddened by death of little children the past 48 hours. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ligman mourn the demise of the three year old daughter, Alice. The funeral will be held from the home, South Twenty-fifth street, Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 09, 1917, Page 8 (I split this article and posted each death with the respective families)
EMMA LIGMAN YOUNG MOTHER, ILL FOR A YEAR Mrs. Emma Ligman, wife of Paul Ligman, died at the family home at 913 South Twenty-fourth street at 8 o'clock this morning, following an illness of more than a year due to a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the home with burial at Evergreen. Mrs. Ligman, who was Emma Boeckman before her marriage, was born in this city January 28, 1888, and has always lived here. She was married to Paul Ligman September 7, 1910. Surviving her are her husband, three children, Florence, Pearl and Paul, Jr., her mother, Mrs. Henry Boeckman, a sister, Mrs. Max Woellert, and a brother, Henry Boeckman, Jr., all of this city. Mrs. Ligman devoted her life to her home and found her greatest pleasure in her family. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 24, 1925 P. 2
LEONA LIGMAN cemetery #33 Mrs. Anton Ligman, 84, of 2508 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate with burial in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mrs. Ligman, nee Leona M. Nelson, was born Oct. 29, 1888, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Kuble Nelson. She was married to Anton Ligman in 1908, at Stevens Point, moving to Manitowoc in 1912. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 10, 1973
MARY LIGMAN cemetery #43 Mrs. Mary Ligman, 79, of 1034 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ligman, nee Mary Thomas, was born July 2, 1893, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Mary Gapa Thomas. She was married to Andrew M. Ligman May 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1962. Mrs. Ligman was a member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary will be recited at 4:15 p.m. by St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society and a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 23, 1973
PAUL LIGMAN cemetery #44 Paul D. Ligman, 62, of this city, died early today at the Maple Crest sanatorium where he had been a patient for several years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Portage county in 1885, and 38 years ago married Miss Emma Baeckman. They located in this city where Mr. Ligman was a railroad worker. Mrs. Ligman died in 1925. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Clyton Mitcheltree of this city, Mrs. Frank Pilger of Cecil, Wis.; son Paul, of Cecil, sister, Mrs. Clara Schebielski of Milwaukee; seven brothers, Anton of this city, Peter of Chippewa Falls, Henry of Stevens Point, Bernie and Laddie of Milwaukee, Joseph and Marion of Grand Rapids, Mich. The body may be viewed after 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Leschke funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 19, 1948 P. 2 ******* [d. 03-19-1948, Franklin, WI/age 62 yrs.]
ANITA KATTREH LILGE cemetery #82 Mrs. Paul Lilge, 66, of 717 Wisconsin St., Kiel, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Mrs. Lilge, nee Anita Ruh, was born Aug. 19, 1906, at New Holstein, daughter of the late John H. and Mary Schnuel Ruh. She was married to Edwin C. Kattreh June 25, 1927, at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. They resided on a farm near Louis Corners and also lived at Kiel and Rockville. Mr. Kattreh preceded her in death May 11, 1956. She was married to Paul Lilge Oct. 17, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society of the church and was a church choir member for 36 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in her memory. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 12, 1973
AUGUST W. LILGE cemetery #82 August W. Lilge, Jr. of Kiel Dies Following Illness Kiel – August W. Lilge, Jr., 45, of 916 W. Fremont street, Kiel, passed away at his home at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, following an illness of six years. Born Nov. 25, 1898, in Sheboygan, the son of August and Bertha Jeske Lilge, he was married to Hilda Arnold of Kiel on Oct. 11, 1924. Following their marriage they resided in Batavia for two years, and since 1932 made their home in Kiel. Mr. Lilge always followed the cheese maker trade until his illness. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, his parents of Kiel; four brothers and three sisters, Arnold of Waldo, Walter of Greenbush, Arthur of Waukesha, Paul of town Schleswig, Mrs. Lester Prange of Louis Corners, Mrs. Thomas Jergens of Valders, and Mrs. Milford Prange of Rockville. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, August 21, 1944 – P. 6
ERNA LILGE cemetery #84 Mrs. Paul Lilge, 44, of the town of Schleswig, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday evening at 10 o'clock. Born in the town of Schleswig on April 24, 1907, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ninmer, she attended the rural school and on June 10, 1925, was married to Paul Lilge. For 11 years after their mariage they resided in Kiel, and for the past 14 years made their home on the present farm. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church at Kiel. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, two grandchildren; a brother, Milton Ninmer of Schleswig. Her parents and two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran church at Kiel with the Rev. E. G. Behn officiating, and interment will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, October 29, 1951 - P. 10 (survivors edited for privacy)
HILDA LILGE cemetery #82 Mrs. Hilda L. Lilge, 74, widow of August W., died Sunday at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had resided the past year and one half. She was born October 20, 1900 in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Frederick and Ida Schwalenberg Arnold. She attended district school at Millhome. On October 11, 1924 she was married to Mr. Lilge at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple lived in Kiel, moved to Batavia and later moved back to Kiel. Her husband died on April 20, 1944. She was employed at a New Holstein supermarket for many years, retiring nine years ago. Prior to entering the Calumet Homestead, she had made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Lilge was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, its Women’s Fellowship, the Royal Neighbors of America, New Holstein Camp 4484, and the New Holstein American Legion Auxiliary. (Younger survivors omitted for privacy) She was also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Viola Drott of Sheboygan, Mrs. Lydia Klauck of Belleville, Illinois, and Mrs. Henry Schulz of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, at St. John United Church of Christ. The Reverend Albert K. Borns, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, Nov. 10, 1974)
WILLARD LILGE cemetery #84 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lilge are mourning the loss of their only son, Willard, four months old, who died on Friday noon following convulsions. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the Lilge home, with burial in the Rockville cemetery. The obsequies were in charge of the Rev. W. Kuether. Mrs Lilge is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ninmer of Rockville. - 1927