MAYME MEINEKE cemetery #63
Mrs. William Meineke, 66, of 715 State St. Mishicot, died unexpectedly at Two
Rivers Municipal Hospital Thursday evening.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in the Mishicot
Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Meineke, nee Mae(sic) Redeker, was born in the Town of Mishicot, Nov. 19, 1902,
a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Zeddies Redeker. She was married to William
Meineke Oct. 6, 1923, at St. Peter church. Her husband is the owner and operator
of the Meineke garage at Mishicot.
Survivors besides the husband include two sons; four sisters, three brothers, five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister and a brother preceded her in
death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Saturday until noon
Sunday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state
until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 1969 July 11, Edited for possible living
VIOLA MEINEKE cemetery #89A
Mrs. Erhardt Meineke, 56, of 2309 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She has been in failing health for
nearly a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Thursday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Meineke, nee Viola Hels, was born June 14, 1908, at Milwaukee, daughter
of the late Charles and Emily Bunde Hels. When she was three the family brought
her to Chicago where she received her elementary and prepatory education. She
was married Nov. 28, 1935, at Bethany Evangelical Church, Chicago. Following
the marriage the couple took up residence in Two Rivers where she resided since.
She was a member of the Two Rivers chapter of the Order of Easter Star and the
Ladies Guild of Calvary church.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Lauretta Kneckow,
of Wauconda, Ill., and Mrs. Esther Traxel, of St. Louis, Mo. and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 P.M.
Wednesday until 11 am Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where
the body will lie in state until time of service. Memorial services by the Eastern
Star chapter will be at the funeral chapels at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 1965 January 5, Edited for living
EDNA MEINERT cemetery #45
From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907:
Death in Branch on Monday evening last week of Edna Meinert, the 15-year
old daughter of Charles Meinert, from diphtheria. The funeral was held
next the morning.
MARY MEINERT cemetery #83
Mrs. Mary Meinert Dies at Home
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Mary Meinert, 90,
of 640 Fourth Street, who died early Saturday morning at her
home after an illness of three months. The services were held
at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church with the Rev. George
Kiefer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Born December 24, 1872, in Mequon, she was the daughter of the
late John and Mary Klauck. She attended SS. Peter and Paul
Catholic school in Kiel, and worked for a number of years in
Milwaukee.
She was married on May 18 1898 to John Meinert of Kiel. The
couple lived in Kiel where Mr. Meinert operated a grain business.
He died in 1940.
Mrs. Meinert was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel,
and was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Society of
the church.
Surviving are two daughters, two sons, five grandchildren and
15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Benjamin of Milwaukee.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and ten brothers.
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Mrs. Mary Meinert, 90, of 640 4th St., Kiel, died early this morning at her
home after an illness of three months.
Born Dec. 25, 1872, in Mequon, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary
Klauck. She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic school in Kiel, and worked
for a number of years in Milwaukee.
She was married on May 18, 1898 to John Meinert of Kiel. The couple lived in
Kiel where Mr. Meinert operated a grain business. He died in 1940.
Mrs. Meinert was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, and was a charter
member of the Chistian Mothers Society of the church.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Edwina of Kiel and Mrs. Edward (Lorain) Stahl
of Sheboygan; two sons, John and Harvey of Kiel; five grandchildren and 15 great-
grandchildren; and a brother, Benjamin of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death
by two sisters and ten brothers.
Funeral services will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,
following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9 a.m., The Rev. George
Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Monday until time of
services Tuesday. The Christian Mothers Society will recite the rosary at the
funeral home at 8:15 p.m. Monday.
FRIEDRICH MEINKE cemetery #67
From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1893: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Sept.)
Death of Friedrich Meinke of old age on 14 Sept. in the home of his stepson,
John Bahls. Mr. Meinke was born 30 Nov. 1803 in Falkenhagen, Pomerania. He
came to America in 1857 accompanied by his wife, who died 8 yrs. ago, and
with the above named stepson. He lived with his stepson ever since. Burial
was last Sat. in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
ARTHUR MEISELWITZ cemetery #82
From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905:
A terrible railroad accident took place Fri. morning in Kiel.
Arthur Meiselwitz was driving an ice delivery wagon for Mr.
H. Goeres, Jr. As he came from Hinzeville onto Freemont St.
and was crossing the tracks at the railroad station, an engine
struck the wagon and he was thrown onto the tracks. He died
instantly. The buildings at this point are right against the
tracks and it’s impossible to see an approaching train. It was
not a regular engine but a locomotive with several freight cars
which had come from the storehouse. The unfortunate man was 30
yrs. old, was well thought of and admired, and is survived by
a wife and one child.
CARL J. MEISELWITZ cemetery #82
Carl J. Meiselwitz, 91, of Kiel Is Summoned Thursday
Kiel---Carl J. Meiselwitz, 91, pioneer, Kiel furniture dealer and funeral
director, died Thursday afternoon at Calument Memorial Hospital, Chilton,
where he had been a patient for 10 days. He made his home at 612 4th St.
Active in church and community affairs for many years, Mr. Meiselwitz was
a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church, Charter member and a
past president of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, a past director and a
former president of the State Bank of Kiel, and served as a member of the
city park board for many years.
He established his furniture store and funeral home in Kiel in the fall of
1898.
Born just a mile north of Kiel in the Town of Schleswig on Dec. 31, 1867,
he was a son of the late William and Henrietta Meiselwitz, and received his
education in the Kiel public schools.
Prior to his marriage on Oct. 30, 1895, in Kiel, to the former Minnie
Zimmermann, he was employed in Chicago. His wife died in December, 1911.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Henrietta) Herriges of Random Lake,
Mrs. Carl (Helen) Stumpf of Kiel; two sons, Adolph and Henry of Kiel; 10
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters
also preceded him in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. today until 11 a.m.
Saturday and then at the church from noon.
MINNIE E. MEISELWITZ cemetery #82
Minnie E. Meiselwitz, 101, of 325 Indian Hill, Kiel, died Thursday morning,
July 25, 2002 at the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.
She is the former Minnie Voelker, born June 3, 1901 in Kiel, the daughter
of the late Herman and Ida Laurence Voelker. Minnie was also a 1918 graduate
of Kiel High School.
On June 30, 1926, Minnie married Henry C. Meiselwitz in Kiel and the couple
owned and operated Meiselwitz Funeral Home for many years. Henry preceded her
in death on Feb. 25, 1988.
Minnie was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel and the United
Presbyterian Women. She was a former church school teacher, as well as a
superintendent of the church school. She also holds the distinction of being
the first woman elder of the church.
Minnie, known to many as "Miss Girl Scout" was instrumental and very active
with the Kiel Girl Scouts. She was president of the Manitou Girl Scouts
Association for many years and the Kiel Girl Scouts. Minnie was a mentor for
both young and adult women involved in scouting. She received the "Thanks Badge"
through Girl Scouts. She was honored as Kiel's "Woman Citizen of the Year" in
1971 and was a member of the 1976 Bi-centennial Committee. Minnie was a member
of the Kiel Historical Society and the Kiel Study Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Meiselwitz and one brother,
Raymond C. Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at the
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia
Thomas officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, from 9 a.m. until the time
of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian
Church of Kiel or the Kiel Girl Scouts.
The family would like to thank the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New
Holstein, for the great care given to Minnie and a special thank you to Sue
(omitted), who not only "watched over" Minnie but was a thoughtful, trusted helper
and friend to her for many years.
The Sheboygan Press, July 30, 2002
VERA MEISELWITZ cemetery #82
Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz Dies At Home Sunday
Mrs. Walter A. Meiselwitz, 61, 919 Fremont Street, died at her home
Sunday following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter's United Church of
Christ with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was
in the Kiel cemetery.
The former Vera Raquet, she was born in the Town of Schleswig, December
30, 1905, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raquet. She attended school
in Rockville and graduated from Kiel High School in 1924.
On September 24, 1927, she was married to Walter Meiselwitz of the Town
of Rhine.
They lived in the Town of New Holstein until 1951 when they moved to
Plymouth where she was employed at the A & P. In June, 1964, they moved
to Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - 1967
FLORENCE H. MEISNER cemetery #44
Mrs. Florence H. Meisner, 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday morning,
Jan. 7, (1982) at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Order of Eastern Star will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Meisner, nee Florence H. Drumm, was born May 30, 1894, at Manitowoc,
daughter of the late William and Bertha Rohrer Drumm. She was married to
Melvin C. Meisner June 29, 1911, at Manitowoc, the couple residing at Two
Rivers after their marriage. They moved to Milawukee to reside until 1968,
when they moved to Valders to make their home. Mr. Meisner preceded her in
death July 28, 1970. Mrs. Meisner was a member of Order of Eastern Star of
Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sisters, three sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister,
Laura Conklan, and a brother, William J. Drumm.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home Friday from 11 a.m. until the time
of services. Memorials are appreciated to Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 7, 1982
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRED MEISNER cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906:
Friedrich Johann Carl Meisner, an old and well-known settler in
Town Newton, was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning last
week. A heart attack during the night brought his life to an end.
Meisner was born 05 February 1825 in Sulten, Mecklenburg-Schwerin,
and came to America in 1853. He lived 4 years in Manitowoc, moving
to Town Newton in 1857 where he has lived ever since. His wife
preceded him in death about a year ago. He is survived by 3 sons.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
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[Fred Meisner/bur. 6-18-1927/cause: heart failure/bur. on Henry Meisner lot/
removal from Newton]
JOHN MEISNER cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901:
Also on Wed. last week, John Meissner here died of dropsy.
He was born in 1821 and came to America about 50 yrs. ago.
He leaves his widow and 4 children. The funeral was held
Fri. afternoon.
MAGRATA MEISNER cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905:
We received the news too late for publication in last week’s newspaper,
that Mrs. Margarethe Meissner, the 72-yr. old wife of Fr. Meissner, Sr.,
in Newton, had died on Tues. Mrs. Meissner had a lesion which turned into
a malignant growth. For 7 yrs. she had the growth operated on, but it grew
larger and eventually caused here death. Mrs. Meissner was born 05 Dec. 1832
in Bavaria and came to America with her parents in 1852. The family settled
in Town Mishicott. In 1846, Mrs. Meissner, nee Margarethe Stelzer, married
her late husband and settled with him in Town Newton where they lived ever
since. She is survived by 3 children. The funeral was held Fri. afternoon
by Pastor Sieker at the cemetery of the Newton Lutheran Church.
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[Magrata Meisner/bur. 6-18-1927/cause: abdominal tumor/bur. on Henry Meisner lot/
removal from Newton]
EMMA MEISNEST cemetery #45
From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sept. 1889:
Death of Emma Meisnest on Mon. morning, 09 Sept. She was the daughter of
George Meisnest who resides near Branch in Town Manitowoc Rapids and was
20 yrs. 2 mos. and 15 days of age. She was buried yesterday morning in the
Cemetery in Branch Mills.
CARL FR. MEISSNER
Name: Meissner, Carl Fr.
D.: 10/26/1877
B.: 12/13/1876
Reg. D.: 12/27/1877
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 10 Mo. 14 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Cramps
Pg. #: 245
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[Burial register has buried the child of Mrs. Meisner Fri Gr $1]
FRIEDRICH MEISTER cemetery #44
Name: Meister, Friedrich
D.: 9/22/1869
B.: 10/10/1845
Reg. D.: 10/5/1869
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 23 Yrs. 11 Mo. 12 Da.
B.P.: Prussia
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl
Spouse: Aususte Thiele
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Accident
Add Info.: Teamster
Pg. #: v.1 p.68 and v.6 p.221 (2 entries)
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[bur. 09-24-1869]
GUSIE MEISTER cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901:
A child of Otto Meister died Thurs. last week a few hours after birth.
ARTHUR BRYANT MELENDY cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902:
Death Tues. morning of Mr. A.B. Melendy from pneumonia following an illness
of only a few days. Mr. Melendy was born 11 Dec. 1850 in Milwaukee and came
to Manitowoc about 27 yrs. ago where he has been a resident ever since. For
many years he operated a photography business in the company of Mr. A.J.
Packard under the firm name Melendy & Packard. He left that firm in 1899 and
established his own gallery in the new Metropolitan Block. While photographing
the ruins of the Wood Buildings he caught a cold which turned into pneumonia
and took his life. He leaves a widow and 7 children as well as a sorrowing
mother who resides in Sheboygan Falls, plus several sisters. The funeral will
take place this afternoon at 2 p.m.
ELIZABETH (FAUST) MELGER cemetery #83
A 60-year-old Kiel woman died following a traffic accident in far northern
Sheboygan County late Friday afternoon, but authorities were not certain today
whether the death of Elizabrth L. Melger was the result of injuries sustained
when her car was struck by a truck or due to a heart attack after the crash.
Sheboygan County Coroner Robert Kulhanek ordered an autopsy.
Sheriff's officers said Mrs. Melger, of 710 Fourth St., Kiel, was eastbound on
the county line road at 5:10 P.M. Friday, stopped for the stopsign at Highway
42 in the Town of Herman and then pulled into the path of a southbound J.L.
Scheffler Transport truck driven by (private)
Authorities indicated that Mrs. Melger appeared to be alright immediately after
the mishap but then died.
A passenger in her car (private), sustained lacerations to her head and rib
injuries and was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital by Orange Cross Ambulance, where
she was in fair condition today.
Mrs. Melger, the former Elizabeth Faust, was born July 27, 1918, in the Town of
Rhine, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Dorn Faust.
She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. On Nov. 15, 1941, she
and Joseph C. Melger were married at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
The couple resided in Sheboygan Falls briefly and then moved to Route 2, New
Holstein. Mr. Melger died August 19, 1951.
Mrs. Melger moved to Kiel seven months ago.
She was employed at Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein.
She was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, its Christian
Mothers Society and the Evening Sunshine Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Burial will be in the Ss. Peter and Paul Parish cemetery.
JOSEPH CHRIST MELGER cemetery #83
Joseph Christ Melger, 41, passed away at 8:10 PM Sunday at St. Nicholas hospital
in Sheboygan. He had been ill for three years. The deceased lived on Route 2,
New Holstein, near Marytown, in the town of Calumet, Fond Du Lac county.
He was born in the town of Herman on May 21, 1910, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Melger. On Nov. 15, 1941, he was married to Elizabeth Faust of the town of Rhine.
The couple lived in Sheboygan Falls for four years. For the past six years, they
resided on a farm near Marytown. During that time Mr. Melger was employed at
Richardson Bros. Company in Sheboygan Falls.
The survivors include his wife; two sons, his father, Frank Melger, of Sheboygan
Falls, and the following brothers and sisters: Paul of California, Harry and John
of Sheboygan Falls, Ray of Sheboygan, Mrs. Al (Helen) Gall, Mrs. Joseph (Eleanor)
Prepster of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Willard (Anna) Schiebl of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held at 9 AM Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in
Kiel, and at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marytown. The Rev. Warren
Abramson will officiate and burial will be made in the Ss. Pater and Paul Cemetery
in Kiel.
Mr Melger was a member of the Holy name Society.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 PM Tuesday, to the time of
services on Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press August 20, 1951
ELIZABETH MENDLIK
From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904:
Death here Mon. morning, following a long illness, of Mrs. Henry Mendlik.
Mrs. Mendlik had undergone an operation in Milwaukee three months ago.
She later learned that a subsequent operation was necessary which she
underwent here on Fri. She never improved from that operation and died
on Mon. Mrs. Mendlik was born in Bohemia 52 yrs. ago and came here with
her family 29 yrs. ago. She married Mr. Mendlik here, now leaving him
and 3 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
RUDOLPH MENDLIK cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, Aug. 20, 1891:
The 15 yr. old son of Mr. Mendlik died a few days ago here in Manitowoc of diptheria.
The Health Department promptly quarantined the house.
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[bur. 08-16-1891/age 14 yrs./cause: diptheria]
ELAINE MENGES cemetery #30
Elaine E. Menges, age 78, of 14124 Hwy. Q, Larrabee, entered into eternal
rest on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 at her residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider officiating,
with burial to follow in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery,
town of Gibson.
Elaine was born Dec. 17, 1925 in the town of Gibson, to the late Pascal and
Libbie Kronforst Brouchoud, and has been a lifetime area resident. She was a
graduate of the Mishicot High School. Elaine married William R. Menges on June
21, 1947 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He preceded her in death
March 8, 1991. She worked for the housekeeping department at Fox Hills for many
years. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Altar Society of
the church. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary of the Kempen-Staudinger-
Terens Post #7753 and served as a volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center in
Mishicot for many years. Elaine loved her family and enjoyed watching her children,
and grandchildren participating in sports. She enjoyed playing sheepshead with her
family and friends and for the last few years playing cards with her friends at the
Mishicot Senior Center.
Survivors include her children and grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by one brother, one sister, four brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews
and many special friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter: Jane;
three sisters: Marie Kocian, Ethel Freimuth and Bernice Bodwin; and brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday (TONIGHT) at the Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Friday
morning at the funeral home, until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross
Catholic Church.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Elaine's family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and entire
staff of the Cancer Center of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, for
their special care shown to Elaine and our family during Elaine's illness.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 14, 2004 - Edited for Living
NORA MENGES cemetery #30
Mrs. William Menges, Sr., 81, of Larrabee, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Town of Gibson. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate and burial will
be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Menges, nee Nora Meineke, was born April 21,
1892, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie
Schmidt Meineke. She was married to William Menges June 12, 1917, at St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple operated a grocery store
at Larrabee many years. Mr. Menges preceded her in death in October of 1972.
She was a member of St. John Evangelical Church, Ladies Bible Class and the
Larrabee Homemakers Club.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter; five brothers, Raymond, Herbert
and William of Mishicot and Harold and Erhardt, of Two Rivers; 27 grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren, two sisters and a granddaughter preceded her in
death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until
noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, 1973 July 10, Edited for living
TODD C. MENGES Cemetery #30
Todd C. Menges, 20, of Larrabee, died Monday afternoon, August 27, 1990, at Holy
Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town
of Gibson. Rev. David Waege will officiated with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Todd was born August 13, 1970, at Larrabee. He attended St. Lutheran(sic) School in
Gibson and graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the Class of 1988. He
attended Lakeshore Technical College and was employed at Buffalo Don's, Mishicot as a
sales representative.
Survivors include his parents, three brothers and a sister-in-law; two sisters and
a brother-in-law; his grandmother; seven nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made
to St. John's School, Gibson.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1990 (edited for living)
WILLIAM J. MENGES cemetery #30
William J. Menges, Sr., 82, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, retired general store and
feed mill operator at Larrabee, Town of Gibson, died Sunday morning at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church Town of Gibson, the Rev. Percy Damrow officiating. Burial will be in
the adjoining church cemetery.
Mr. Menges was born Dec. 2, 1889, in Two Rivers, son of the late Phillip and
Mary Hardt Menges. Learning the Cheese making trade in his earlier years he
built and operated a cheese factory at Two Creeks in 1916. In 1926, he
disposed of the business and established that year a general store at Larrabee
where he also built an adjoining feed mill. He operated the enterprise until
his retirement in 1956. He was treasurer of the Town of Gibson for four years
and town assessor for three years. He married Nora Meineke at St. John Church
at Two Rivers, June 12, 1917. The couple celebrated its golden wedding
anniversary at Mishicot in 1967.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, two sons, two sisters; 27 grandchildren,
and 11 great grandchildren. Three brothers and a granddaughter preceded him in
death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home Mishicot, after 4 o'clock this Monday
afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Memorials may be sent to Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 1972 October 2, Edited for Living
JOHANN MENKE cemetery #22
From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907:
(From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 26 Mar.) Death 15 March in the
Friary of John Menke, known as Wagner John. He was a brother and longtime
member of the local Society. He was 81.
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Johann -Oschwald Brother (June 23, 1821-March 15, 1907
-single -son of Christoph and Elizabeth Menke -wagonmaker -born Prussia
-died from "la grippe and asthma")
ANNA MENNE cemetery #83
Miss Anna Menne, 73, of 508 Chicago St., Kiel, died early Sunday at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient five days.
She was born Oct. 26, 1900 in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late
Philip and Caroline Ecker Menne. She later moved to Kiel with her parents,
where she attended Kiel Public schools and graduated from Kiel High School
in 1918.
She was a co-owner of East Side Grocery in Kiel and later was employed in
the sales department of Lake to Lake Dairy in Kiel. Miss Menne retired eight
years ago.
She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel
Senior citizens.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Klauck and Mrs. Edward Jeanty, both
of Kiel.
A brother preceded her in death.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. The
Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant. Brief family services will
be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in
the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of
services Wednesday. Service of the wake will be there at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.
CAROLINE MENNE cemetery #83
Mrs. Philip Menne, aged 59, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, after an
illness of several months. The deceased, nee Caroline Becker, was the
daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Becker, and was born in Ludwigshoho,
Rheinhessen Darmstadt, Germany, August 31, 1876. In 1883 she came to
this country with her parents, to the town of Rhine. She was married
to Philip Menne of the town of Rhine on January 14, 1896, and the couple
located on a farm in the town of Rhine until 1905, when they moved to
this city. Mr. Menne passed away August 7, 1930.
Of the four children born to them three survive, a son Peter having
passed away on October 22, 1933. Survivors are three daughters, namely:
Mrs. Arthur (Elsie) Klauck, and the Misses Anna and Hilda of this city;
six grandchildren; her aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Becker of Glenbeulah;
three sisters—Mrs. William Gottsacker of Sheboygan, Mrs. Henry Ziegler
of Glenbeulah, and Mrs. Mathilda Trowbridge of Hayward, and two brothers,
Adam Becker of the town of Russell, and Henry Becker of Elkhart Lake.
Three brothers and one sister preceded Mrs. Menne in death.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the
family residence at 918 North 7th street, and at 9:30 a.m. services will
be held at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. J. J.
Esdepsky officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery near here.
August 13, 1936
ELIZABETH MENNE cemetery #82
Mrs. Joseph Menne, 81, passed away Tuesday evening at her home,
824 Sixth St., Kiel. She had been ill for one week.
Mrs. Menne was born in the town of Rhine, on Dec. 25, 1870, the
daughter of Peter and Mary Jugenheimer. She attended district
school in town Rhine and on April 21, 1891, was married to Joseph
Menne. The couple lived in Kiel throughout their lives. They
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1951.
Mrs. Menne was a member of the Royal Neighbors Camp of Kiel, the
Needlecraft Sewing Club and the Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fraunverein.
The survivors include her husband; one son, Raymond; one grandaughter;
three borthers, Jacob, Henry and Peter Jugenheimer, all of Kiel and
one sister, Mrs. Catherine Bornefeld of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's
Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
HENRY MENNE cemetery #82
Henry Menne Passes Away After Illness
Henry Menne, aged 83, passed away at 7:45 a.m. this Wednesday morning at
his home after an illness of several months duration.
Mr. Menne was born in the town of Rhine on January 24, 1861, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Menne. He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Diefenthaler
of the town of Rhine on February 23, 1886. The first few years after their
marriage they lived at Millhome. For the past 45 years they have resided in
this city, where he followed his trade as carpenter, and also was employed at
the Kiel table factory for many years. Mrs. Menne passed away on May 24, 1929.
Survivors are a daughter, Mathilda at home, and a son, John of this city; one
brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Daleiden and Mrs. Charles
Guetzloe, all of this city. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment to be made in the Kiel cemetery in the
family lot.
MATHILDA MENNE cemetery #82
Miss Tillie Menne, 72, 409 Sixth street, died Monday evening at Sheboygan
Memorial Hospital where she was a patient the past month. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home with the
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Born Mathilda Margaret at Millhome, she was the daughter of the late Henry
and Wilhelmina Menne. When a child her parents moved to Kiel where she
received her education. She was employed at the Kiel Bandage Factory until
her retirement.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
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Miss Tillie Menne, 72, of 409 Sixth St., Kiel, died Monday evening at
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient a month.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be
in Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Menne was born May 3, 1891, at Millhome, daughter of the late
Henry and Wilhelmina Diefenthaler Menne. She came to Kiel as a child
with her parents where she was educated in public schools and had been
employed at Kiel Bandage Factory until retirement.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
PHILIP MENNE
Philip Menne Is Laid to Rest
Death Occurs Thursday Following Illness of Year
After an illness of a year's duration, Philip Menne, aged 66,
passed away at his home at 919 Seventh street here at midnight
Thursday of last week.
The son of the late Peter and Margaret Menne, the diseased(sic)
was born on a farm in the town of Rhine, August 17, 1863. Here
he grew to manhood and on Jan. 14, 1896, he was united in
marriage to Miss Caroline Becker, also a resident of town Rhine.
After their marriage the couple settled on a farm there, and
remained for nine years. For the past 25 years they made their
home in Kiel, Mr. Menne being employed at the Kiel Furniture Co.
plant.
Four children were born to them, all of whom survive, They are
Mrs. Arthur Klauck of Kiel, the Misses Anna and Hilda at home,
and Peter, also of this city. Three sisters and three brothers
also mourn his passing: Mrs. Catherine Daleiden, Mrs. Joseph Klein,
and Mrs. Charles Guetzloe of here, and Henry and Joseph of Kiel,
and Jacob, who lives in Oklahoma. His widow also survives.
Impressive funeral services were held from the home Monday morning,
with last solemn rites at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church,
of which the deceased was a devout member. Burial was in the Sts.
Peter and Paul cemetery. A very large number of relatives and friends
were in attendance.
(newspaper not named, August 14, 1930
WILHELMINA MENNE cemetery #82
Mrs. Henry Menne Dies on Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Menne, who died at her home in
this city Friday, after an illness of two weeks duration, were
held Monday afternoon from the home and from the Reformed church.
The Rev. Otto Saewert conducted the rites with burial in the Kiel
cemetery.
Mrs. Menne, nee Wilhelmina Diefenthaler, the daughter of Anton and
Elizabeth Diefenthaler, was born in the town of Rhine July 23, 1861.
She spent her early years here and at Millhome and on February 23,
1886 was united in marriage to Henry Menne, also of Town Rhine. The
couple continued making their home in Rhine until thirty years ago
when they moved to this city.
Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Miss Mathilda
Menne and John Menne, both of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Lena
Striebel, also of Kiel.
The following from out-of—town attended the funeral: Mesdames Ed.
LaBudde, Jack Strosto, Alvin Kelbe, Morris Bub, Alfred Quade and
son Lawrence, and John Belter, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Mary
Duerrwaechter and son John of Germantown; Mrs. Mary Diefenthaler
and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmahl, Mrs. Theodore Hungsberg,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hub, and Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard of Town Rhine;
Conrad Bub and daughter Emma, Mrs. Mary Kaiser, Mrs. Martin Bethke,
Mrs. Mary Nauth, Mr. and Mrs. John Menne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Menne,
William Loos, Fred Diefenthaler, all of Elkhart Lake; Mrs. D.
Kattreh, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waterman, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raeder
of Pymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Goetsch and Miss Dora Mueller, and
Mrs. Ernst Raeder of Greenbush; and Mrs. Philip Kaiser, Mrs. Lawrence
Hennings, Mrs. Ed. Luehrs, Mrs. Henry Aggen, and Mrs. Milton Matthaeus
of New Holstein. - May 1929
MARGRETHA MENZA cemetery #39
From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1899:
Death in Town Franklin on Sat. of Mrs. John Menza. The funeral was Tues.
CHARLES MERRILL cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901:
Death Fri. here of 82-yr. old Charles M. Merrill of old age debility. The deceased,
who was a resident here for many years, served during the Civil War with the 60th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The funeral was Sun.
FRANKIE MERRILL no stone Cemetery #44
From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 20, 1871:
Sad Case of Drowning - We are pained to chronicle, this week, the death
by drowning, last Monday afternoon, of Frankie Merrill, aged about 10 years,
a little son of Mr. R.G. Merril, a highly respected citizen of this city.
The little fellow with a number of his companions were up at the Little
Manitowoc river in bathing, and the rest of the boys had come out of the
water and commenced dressing, when one of their number enquired, "Where is
Frankie Merrill - Here are his clothes?" and immediately all faces were
turned to the river, but poor Frankie was nowhere to be seen. Alarm was
brought to the city as soon as possible, and men hastened to the spot and
commenced dragging the river for the body, which was brought to the surface
about 9 o'clock and conveyed to the residence of the grief stricken parents.
The little fellow could not swim, and it is supposed that he got out beyond
his depth and sank before could utter a cry for help. The funeral took place
on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of sympathising
friends. We tender the afflicted family our most heartfelt sympathy in this
their sad bereavement.
KATHARINA MERTEN cemetery #48
Name: Merten, Katharina
D.: 11/5/1878
B.: 9/8/1817
Reg. D.: 12/31/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Biegenbach (Prussia-On-Rhine)Germ.
D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids
Cem.: Mtwc. Rapids
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Noever
Spouse: John Merten
F.: Adam Specht
M.: Susana Specht
Cause of Death: Old Age
Pg. #: v.1 p.292
ANNA MERTENS cemetery #89A
From Der Nord Westen, 19 May 1904:
A 6-mo. old little daughter of Joseph Mertens in Two Rivers died Tues. morning.
ARTHUR J. MERTENS cemetery #83
Arthur J. Mertens, 73, of 920 6th St., Kiel, died early today at St.
Nicholas Hospital after having been a patient there for two weeks.
Born Nov. 28, 1889 in the Town of Holstein, he was the son of the
late Jacob and Anna Mertens. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School
in Kiel, and on Sept. 3, 1912 married the former Mary Horsch of
Marytown at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
The couple lived on a farm in Charlesburg for 1-1/2 years before
moving to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. He moved to Kiel in 1920
and was employed at the Stoelting Brothers Co. from then until 1949.
Until his retirement in 1955 he was employed at the H. Lulloff and
Sons Co. in Kiel. His wife died in July, 1937.
He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Elsie) Groeschel of Marytown
and Mrs. Elroy (Ruby) Broehm of Kiel; two sons, Jerome of Kiel and
Arthur Jr. of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul
Church, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m.,
the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until time of
services Monday. The Rosary will be recited by the parish at 8 p.m.
Sunday. - May 18, 1963
CLEMENS MERTENS cemetery #83
Clemens Mertens Dies At Home Wednesday
Clemens Mertens, well-known in Kiel and vicinity, died at his home early
Wednesday morning. Heart failure was the cause of death.
He was born on April 16, 1885, in the town of New Holstein, and lived all
his life on the homestead farm 1-1/2 miles west of Kiel. He was the son of
Anna, nee Hanert, and Jacob Mertens. On June 25, 1913, he was married to
Marie Menne, by Fr. Theodore Koehe of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church
of this city.
Ten children blessed the marriage, Leo of Kiel, Francis and Jeanette (Mrs.
Ralph Hansen), Milwaukee, Robert of New Holstein, Ray of Pewaukee, James,
Clemens, Jr., and Kathryn at home and Sr. Mary Clement and Sr. Marie Andre
at the Holy Family convent near Manitowoc. A brother, Arthur Mertens of Kiel,
also survives as do five grandchildren. His brother Edwin preceded him in
death in 1945.
Funeral service will be conducted at 9:00 at the Meiselwitz funeral home
and at 9:30 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church.
The Holy Name society, of which the deceased was a member, will recite the
rosary at 7:30 Friday evening in the church.
MARY MERTENS cemetery #83
Mrs. Arthur Mertens, 47, Passes Away on Monday
After an illness of almost two years duration, Mrs. Arthur Mertens,
aged 47, was called to rest at 5 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Mertens had been
failing in health for the past three years.
The deceased was born on a farm at Marytown, the daughter of the
late Theodore and Gertrude Horsch, on August 20, 1890. On September
3, 1912, she was united in marriage to Arthur Mertens of near here,
by the Rev. Fr. Stehling at St. Mary's church at Marytown. After
their marriage the couple resided on a farm in Chalesrburg (Charlesburg)
for one and one-half years before moving onto what was known as the
Adam Kazmeier farm, one mile east of here. On May 23, 1920, they
disposed of this farm to Louis Spindler and the family moved to this
city.
Following are the survivors: Her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Louis
(Elsie) Groeschl of Chilton, and Ruby at home; two sons, Jerome and
Arthur at home; one grandson, Charles Groeschl; four sisters, Mrs.
Edwin Mertens, near here; Mrs. Henry Mertes of St. Cloud; Mrs. Joseph
Horsch of Marytown, and Mrs. Edward Wick of Glenbeulah; and her step-
mother, Mrs. Theodore Horsch of St. Cloud. A sister, Mrs. Edgar Burg
of Oak Forest, Ill., died February 3 of this year, and her father,
passed away on May 26, also of this year. Her mother preceded her in
death twenty years ago.
Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the
family residence and at 9:30 a.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic
church, with the Rev. Fr. J.J. Esdepsky officiating. Burial was made
in the church cemetery. - July 22, 1937
RAYMOND AND CONSTANCE MERTENS cemetery #43
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