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GEORGE L. NICHOLS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 1946 Funerals NICHOLS, George L. - Age 63 years, 627 North 7th St. Died Sunday, July 14th. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. ********** Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 1946 Fall From Ladder Fatal to Nichols George L. Nichols, 63, of 627 North Seventh street, was fatally injured Sunday when he fell 30 feet from a ladder, on which he was at work painting his home. Mr. Nichols was working at the top of the ladder, near the roof gable, when he slipped and plunged headlong to the ground, shortly afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and died four hours later at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Nichols will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in this city in 1883 and in 1909 married Miss Lydia Mayer. For 41 years he was employed as a truck driver by the Plumb and Nelson company. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester and Raymond of this city; two brothers, Charles of this city, Edwin of Shoto; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht and Martha of this city, Erna of Shoto, Emma of route 2, Two Rivers; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. ************* Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 1946 Death of Its Driver Brings Retirement For Grocery Truck Death of George Nichols, 63, fatally injured in a fall from a ladder at his home Sunday, who has driven a Mack truck for the Plumb and Nelson company, wholesale grocers, for 22 years, has led to the "retirement" of the vehicle by the company. Mr. Nichols was the only driver of the truck, which had to be cranked by hand. Mr. Nichols received a citation from the police department a few years ago for accident-free driving on city streets. Only a few months ago was an accident recorded by a Nichols driven truck. He hit the rear of a city bus when it stopped suddenly ahead of the truck. The old truck has covered thousands of miles without a puncture or blowout-it is equipped with solid tires. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
LYDIA NICHOLS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 27, 1967 Mrs. George (Lydia) Nichols of 627 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at home. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Saturday afternoon. Time and arrangements will be announced Friday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. ******** Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, July 28, 1967 Funeral services for Mrs. George Nichols, 81, of 627 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at home, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nichols, the former Lydia Mayer, was born Sept. 27, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Johanna Buerstatte Mayer, and was married to Mr. Nichols Oct. 24, 1909. He died in 1946. Survivors include a son, Raymond of Manitowoc, five sisters, Mrs. Ella Pitsch, Mrs. Selma Zastrow, Mrs. Charles Friedenberger Sr., Mrs. Eleanore Pautz and Miss Johanna Mayer of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, until noon Saturday and at the church until time of service. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
MARION J. (FRIEDER) NICHOLS cemetery #43 Marion J. (Frieder) Nichols, RN, age 91, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. She was born Sept. 11, 1915 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Rogalski) Frieder. Marion was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1934, and earned a nursing degree in 1937 from Loyola University, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Evanston, Ill. The school’s hospital retained her as a registered nurse until her marriage to Edwin L. Nichols on May 29, 1943 in Clarksville, Tenn., where she worked for the Montgomery County Department of Public Health. Marion returned to Manitowoc in 1944, and joined the Holy Family Hospital in 1946 as a staff nurse for 15 years, then as a night supervisor until her 1981 retirement after 35 years with the hospital. Marion often reflected on her rewarding 44 year career as a nurse with satisfaction and pride. Marion was a past member of St. Anne’s Society and a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer in her early retirement years, and was active in the local arts and crafts creating many family cherished charcoal sketches, oil and water color paintings, ceramics, and colorful, intricate Norwegian rosemals. She also is a past member of the American Tinnitus Association, Portland, Ore., the Manitowoc Senior Center, Capitol Civic Center, and the Manitowoc YMCA. Marion maintained her enthusiasm and appreciation for art and music, and cheerfully and contentedly enjoyed the special moments with her beloved family, home care health providers and friends, while always displaying a pleasant, loving and kind disposition. She will be missed by all. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a son: Edwin Joseph (Nick) Nichols; two sisters: Paula Frieder, Helen (Frieder) Randolph; and five brothers and two sisters-in-law: Joe, John and George Frieder, Romy and Luella Frieder, and Frank and Violet Frieder. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Marion, Mary, Sue, and Thomas extend their deepest appreciation to the professional team of home care health providers who made it possible for Marion to fulfill her mission of living life to the end with safety, style and grace with as much good health and independence as possible. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, December 27, 2006 (from researcher/see contributors page)
MARION V. NICHOLS cemetery #33 Tomah, Wis. — Marion V. Nichols, 76, of Tomah passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta. She was born May 7, 1929, to Herman and May (Weiter) Endries in St. Nazianz, Wis. Marion was united in marriage to Donald Nichols in Manitowoc, Wis., on Sept. 10, 1949. She spent her working years in the healthcare field as a Nurse at Manitowoc County Healthcare Facility. Marion and Donald moved to the Sparta/Tomah area, where they have lived for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. The Rev. James Leary OFM. Cap. will officiate. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Manitowoc, Wis. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Memorials may be given to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research Center, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, or the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBD), PO Box 11390, Tempe, AZ 85284-0024. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhomes.com.
JOSEF NICKEL cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1901: Death on Mon. of well-known Washington St. resident, innkeeper Joseph Nickels from dropsy. The deceased, who was 58-yrs. old, was born in West Prussia. He came to Manitowoc in the 70's, worked for a while with the railroad, and then established an inn which he operated for 13 yrs. until his death. He leaves a widow and 8 children.
CARL NICKELS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, March 16, 1903 ONE MORE OLD RESIDENT GONE Carl Nickels Dies At Home Near Two Rivers At The Age of 82 Years Carl Nickels an aged Manitowoc county resident, died at his home near Two Rivers Saturday at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Nickels was born in Germany, November 15, 1820 and came to this country in the fifties, where he has always made his home. A wife and three children, two sons, and one daughter, survive him. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran Church in this city. ********** The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, March 17, 1909 SHOTO AND VICINITY Mr. Nichols, an aged resident, is very low with pneumonia. He is not expected to live. ********** The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, March 17, 1903 Local and Personal Chas. Nichols, a man 83 years of age and an old resident of the town of Manitowoc, died last Saturday night at the home of his son-in-law, John Schultz. He was sick but a short time and his death was due principally to old age. ********* The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, March 19, 1903 DEATHS OF A WEEK At the age of 82 years Carl Nickels(sic) died at Two Rivers on Saturday. Mr. Nickels was born in Germany, Nov. 15, 1820 . A wife and three children survive. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********** From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Death Sat. in Town Manitowoc of 82-yr. old CARL NICKELS. The deceased was born 15 Nov. 1820 in Germany, and in the 50's came to Manitowoc County where he has lived ever since. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons and one daughter. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the local Lutheran Church.
EDWIN J. NICKELS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, March 3, 1962 Nickels Edwin J. Nickels, 68, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday at his home following a heart attack. Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Sept. 11, 1893, in the Town of Two Rivers and attended the Crystal Springs School. He farmed in that area, taking over operation of the home farm when his father died in 1930. He never married. Among the survivors are one brother, Charles of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht, Martha and Emma of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Erna of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and 22 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Friends may call between 2 and 10 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
EMMA D. NICKELS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, August 18, 1969 Nickels Miss Emma Nickels, 73, formerly of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, who had resided with her brother, Charles, at 407 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, the past two years, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Miss Nickels was born Dec. 31, 1895, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Ladwig Nickels. Survivors include her brother, Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht Sr. and Miss Martha of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
ERNA NICKELS cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, June 14, 1966 Nickels Miss Erna Nickels, 72, a native of the Town of Two Rivers and who had resided on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc where she had been a patient two weeks. Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Miss Nickels was born Sept. 11, 1893, on the homestead farm on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Ladwig Nickels. She attended Crystal Springs School in the township and after her father died in 1930, she and her twin brother, Edwin, operated the farm. The brother died in 1962. She is survived by a brother, Charles Nickels, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht, of Manitowoc and the Misses Martha and Emma Nickels, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and 22 nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
FRIEDRICH NICKELS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1892: Death in Town Two Rivers on Wed. of Friedrich Nickels at the age of 69 yrs. 4 mos. He was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and came to America in 1850 settling directly in Town Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow, a married daughter, a brother and a sister. Burial will be Sat. afternoon in the city cemetery.
HARRY NICKELS cemetery #44 The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 13, 1910 A FATAL ACCIDENT Harry Nickels, an employee of the Dry Dock company, while at work in the plate room Wednesday afternoon, in some way got caught in the shafting and was instantly killed. The accident happened about 4 o'clock and was not seen by anyone. He was adjusting something on the machine when he got caught in the shafting and was dashed to eternity. He was formerly employed as a teamster by Plumb & Nelson. Mr. Nickels leaves a wife and four children. He was 32 years of age. The family reside on North 8th street. ************* Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 13, 1910 MAN IS GROUND TO BITS BODY IS TORN LIMB FROM LIMB Harry Nichols Meets a Terrible Death At Dry Dock Shops CAUGHT IN SHAFTING, WHIRLED TO DEATH Caught by a belt which he was repairing, pulled onto the shafting to be whirled to instant death and his body ground to small bits was the terrible end which overtook Harry Nichols, an employe of the Manitowoc Dry Dock Company at the yards of the company late Wednesday afternoon, the accident being one of the most distressing in character ever occurring in the city. Nichols was killed instantly and his body was so torn and mangled as to be unrecognizable and only small particles could be recovered for burial. The accident occurred at 4 o'clock and so affected other workmen in the shops that it was necessary to close down for the day. Nichols, with a fellow workman named Henrichs, was engaged in work upon the shafting and belts in the plate shops of the yards at the time of the terrible accident. Henrichs left his work to secure some more material, Nichols being on a step ladder at work on the shafting at the time, and when he returned to the scene a few minutes later it was to discover Nichols' body hanging in the shafting, badly mangled and entirely nude, every stitch of clothing having been torn from the body. As Henrichs approached the body feel from its position in the shafting to the floor at his feet. Details as to the exact manner in which Nichols became caught in the shafting and lost his life will probably never be known as no one witnessed the accident. Nichols was on a step ladder working on the belt and shafting when Henrichs left him and it is supposed that his clothing became caught in the belt and he was drawn onto the shafting which was revolving at a speed of 120 revolutions a minute. Nichols' body was thrown against the ceiling and timbers of the shafting and literally torn limb from limb. The machinery is operated by electric motors and before Henrichs, who discovered the plight of Nichols, could stop the motor, the unfortunate man had been ground to bits. Other men in the shop, of whom there were a number, heard no cry from Nichols and the first intimation they had of the tragedy was when one of Nichols' legs, torn from the body in the rapidly revolving shafting, was thrown across the floor at the feet of one of the men. Nichols must have been killed instantly, it is believed, and when the employes of the shops turned to go to his assistance, it was found that the body had fell from the shaft and the mangled form was on the floor. The sight was one which unnerved the workmen and at their request the shop was closed immediately after the accident for the day. Nichols who was 35 years of age, was a carpenter by trade and had been employed by the Dry Dock Co. for two years. Formerly he was employed as a teamster of the Plumb & Nelson Co., leaving the company three years ago to engage in his trade. His parents reside near Kings Bridge and only recently his father, Henry Nichols suffered a severe injury, having both his hands frozen while on his way home from this city. Nichols' brother, George Nichols succeeded him in the position with the Plumb & Nelson Co. and is still employed by the company. The unfortunate man was industrious, bore an excellent reputation and had a wide circle of friends. When a boy his family resided in the city, on Huron street. Married nine years ago to Miss Mary Blanek, of Antigo, in that city, Nichols, with his wife came here, and had since resided in the city. The family resided on North Eight street, near New York avenue, where Nichols had recently purchased a home. News of the tragedy was carried to the little family of widow and four children by neighbors and Mrs. Nichols is completely overcome and is under care of physicians. Besides his wife and children Nichols is survive by his parents at Kings Bridge, four brothers and five sisters. The accident is the first fatality to occur in the plant of the Manitowoc Dry Dock Co. under present management. Several accidents have occurred in the yards and on boats but none of which claimed emloyes of the Dry Dock Co. Nichols was an expert in his line and was a trusted and valued employe. He was a nephew of Patrolman Edward Ladwig of the police department. Funeral services will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon. ************ The Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 13, 1910 HARRY NICKELS MEETS DEATH Is Caught on a Rapidly Revolving Shaft and Torn to Pieces Harry Nickels, one of the employes of the Dry Dock Co. is suddenly whirled into eternity while employed at his daily task at the shipyard. Out of the quiet of the daily grind at the ship yard there came late yesterday, the awful tale of a soul hurled suddenly into eternity. There was no warning, no thought of danger, probably, on the part of the man who was killed, only the sudden grip of a whirling shaft as it seized its victim, whirled him with lightning speed around itself scattering the dismembered torn and bleeding parts of its victim in all directions, and then all was as it was before. Not entirely as it had been because overhead, near the fatal shaft hung a leg and a part of the entrails, on the ground about lay parts of the body, a leg, the arms, the trunk cut diagonally in two and all about stood the horny handed sons of toil paralyzed into inaction by the horrors of a moment. Harry Nickels was the victim and so badly was his body torn that it was gathered together in a basket. The head was cut in two, both arms and both legs were torn off, and all those who witnessed the accident saw at the time was flying parts of the body as they were hurled thru the air and bits of cloth and large pieces of clothing as they sailed about. Harry Nickels, a carpenter, had just placed a pulley on the shaft in the loft of the machine shed at the ship yard and the accident happened as he was placing the belt onto the pulley. In some manner he slipped and was caught on the shaft and his body hurled around until it was entirely dismembered, and torn to shreds. Mr. Nichols was about 32 years of age and leaves a wife and four children, the youngest of whom is only six months of age, who were dependent on his labor for their support. Just how the accident happened is not known at this writing, at 9:30. This morning Dr. Falge, coroner, said that an inquest had not been decided on, he having been told by Mr. Christ Hendricks that in his opinion no inquest would be necessary as the man came to his death by an accident pure and simple. Hendricks also had talked with his wife, Nichols aunt, about the matter and she also had given it as her opinion that no inquest would be necessary. Dr. Falge was then told that there is considerable talk about projecting set-screws and keys on the shafting in the machine shed and that an inquest should be held, if only to satisfy the people that there is no likelihood that the employing company was criminally negligent, or that the State Factory Inspector was negligent of his duty. Dr. Falge, when called up later in the day said that a brother of the deceased had asked that no inquest be held as death was purely accidental and no blame could be attached to anyone. There were no projections on the shaft and the man was caught by his jumper becoming wrapped around the shaft, an accident against which no safeguard except caution on the part of the man himself could have safe guarded him. Mr. West, when asked this afternoon, said that it was an accident pure and simple and that could not in any way have been avoided, but said that he could not give details of the accident as he was not present. The shaft on which Nickels was caught is near the roof against which his body was hurled as it was whirled swiftly around the shaft. The accident happened in the east end of the shed, immediately above the big roller on which the large sheets of steel are bent rolled to form. *********** Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 17, 1910 FELLOW WORKERS ESCORT BODY Funeral For Harry Nichols One of Largest Ever Known in City A funeral cortege more than six blocks in length followed the remains of Harry Nichols to their last resting place in Evergreen cemetery Sunday afternoon and hundreds of friends assembled at the Lutheran church to pay a tribute of respect to the dead and sympathy for the living. Fellow employes of the shipyards marched as escort to the body. Many beautiful floral offerings crowned the casket, among the number being a large anchor from fellow employes, a broken wheel from the Dry Dock Co. and many others. Rev. Machmiller spoke in both English and German. The funeral was one of the largest ever known in the city. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY NICKELS cemetery #44 The Two Rivers Reporter And Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Monday Evening, May 5, 1930 EARLY SETTLER OF TWO RIVERS TOWNSHIP DEAD Henry Nickels, 76, 75 Years Resident of Town Died This Morning Henry Nickels, 76, for seventy-five years a resident of the town of Two Rivers, and one of the earliest settlers in this section of the county, passed away at his farm home this morning, following a heart stroke suffered Saturday night. Funeral services will be held from the home in that township at 1:15 p.m. and from Emmanuel Lutheran church at Manitowoc, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Uetzman officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery at Manitowoc. Mr. Nickels was born in Mecklenberg Germany June 13, 1853 and at the age of one year, immigrated to this country settling in the town of Two Rivers, one half mile north of Shoto. In 1878 he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Ladwig, who preceded him in death 32 years ago. He had resided 38 years on the farm which he had last operated. Surviving him are five sons and three daughters. They are Edwin, at home; George, Manitowoc; Charles, Mishicot; Reinhold, Goodrich, Wis.; Miss Ernie Nickels, at home; Miss Emma Nickels, this city; Mrs. Mathilda Albrecht, Manitowoc; Mrs. John Schultz, town of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry Hoeffner, town of Newton He also leaves a number of grandchildren and six great grandchildren. ************ The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, May 5, 1930 PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES THIS MORNING Henry Nichols(sic), County Resident For 76 Years, Dies on Farm In Town of Two Rivers A stroke which he suffered on the family farm one-half mile north of Shoto late last Saturday afternoon, this morning claimed the life of Henry Nicholas, pioneer town of Two Rivers resident who lived all but one of his 77 years in the township. Death occurred at 9 o'clock at the farm where he resided for the past 38 years. Born in Mechelberg, Germany on June 12, 1853, Mr. Nicholas would have been 77 years of age next month. When a boy of one years old, he came to the United States and the town of Two Rivers with his parent s and made his home there continuously. On November 1, 1876 he married Miss Wilhelmina Ladwig who died 32 years ago. A son and daughter also preceded him in death. Leaves Eight Children Immediate survivors include four daughters, Miss Emma at Two Rivers, Miss Martha and Mrs. Mathilda Albrecht in Manitowoc, Miss Ernie at the family home; four sons, George at Manitowoc, Charles at Mishicot, Reinhold at Goodrich, Wisconsin, and Edwin at home; two sisters, Mrs. John Schultz of the town of Two Rivers and Mrs. Henry Hoeffner, town of Newton; a number of grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home on County B at 1:15 o'clock and from the Immanuel Lutheran church, Pine street, this city, at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
LEONA B. NICKELS cemetery #44 Leona B. Nickels, age 93, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Manitou Manor Apartments, 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, 2003, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Hahm with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Leona was born Dec. 3, 1909, at Maribel. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Emma Kasten Mueller. Leona attended school at Maribel and graduated from Denmark High School. Leona then continued her education at the Manitowoc Business College. She had been employed at various businesses locally and in most recent years, she was employed with Paragon until she retired in 1973. On Dec. 10, 1930, Leona married Carl Nickels at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in January 1979. Leona was a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and formerly a member of the church's Evening Circle. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, quilting and crocheting. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren brought much enjoyment to her life. Leona is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister, one sister-in-law, 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl in 1979, son Charles in 1991, grandson Brian Nickels, two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, five brothers, three sisters, son-in-law, Bernard Schwarz and daughter-in-law, Mary Alice Nickels. Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to the time of services Tuesday. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care given to Leona for the past nine years and the special attention given especially in the past several days. Herald Times Reporter Aug. 10, 2003 (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page)
MARIA NICKELS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1904: Death Thurs. last week in Town Manitowoc of Mrs. Maria Nickels, nee Horstmann. The deceased, who was born 13 May 1829 in Strange, Province of Hanover, came from Germany directly to Town Manitowoc in 1849 and has lived here ever since. Shortly thereafter she married Carl Nickels who died 1-1/2 yrs. ago. She leaves 3 grown children, namely, Mrs. John Schulz in Town Manitowoc, Mrs. Heinrich Hoefner in Newton, and Heinrich Nickels in Two Rivers, as well as many grandchildren; she is also survived by 4 sisters: Mrs. Fredrich Horstmann in Liberty, Mrs. Hermann Horstmann in Town Two Rivers, Mrs. Wilhelmine Abeling, and Mrs. Dorothea Hoefner in Newton. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church with interment in the city cemetery. ****** [cause: gastritis]
MARTHA E. NICKELS cemetery #44 Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 1974 Nickels Miss Martha E. Nickels, 84, a resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Nickels was born March 16, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Ladwig Nickels. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, she was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include a brother, Charles Nickels, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Mathilda) Albrecht, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the hour of service. (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page)
WILHELMINE NICKELS cemetery #44 The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis. Tuesday, February 16, 1897 SHOTO AND VICINITY DIED - After a long and lingering illness, Mrs. Henry Nickels. The deceased was thirty-five years of age. She was a kind neighbor and a devout Christian. The burial services took place on Friday. (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page) ************* From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death on Mon. in Mishicott of 38 yr. old Mrs. Henry Nickels, of consumption. She is survived by 10 children, the oldest being 17.
FREDRICH NICKLAUS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1894: Death in Two Rivers on Wed. of last week of 75 yr. old Friedrich Nicolaus. The deceased came to Two Rivers in 1866 and leaves a widow and 2 grown sons. His funeral took place Fri. in the Lutheran Church.
ELIZABETH NIEDERPRUM cemetery #21 Neiderprum. Mrs. Elizabeth Niederprum, 59, of 6364 N. 90th St., Milwaukee, died Saturday afternoon at Milwaukee County Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Denis Cooney, S.D.S., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Niederprum was born Feb. 18, 1869, at Newton, daughter of the late Simon and Maria Ball Hartlaub. On Nov. 24, 1896, she was married to Matthias Niederprum at Alverno. The couple resided at St. Nazianz until the death of Mr. Niederprum in 1934. Mrs. Niederprum moved to Milwaukee where she made her home until the time of her death. While living at St. Nazianz she was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include a foster-son, Hugo Goetz of Minneapolis; two foster-daughters, Mrs. Albert Gnadt of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Gnadt of St. Nazianz; five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. (name and date of newspaper unknown)
JULIANNA NIEDERPRUMM cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904: Death in St. Nazianz on Wed. last week of 68-yr. old Mrs. Juliana Niederbruenn. The funeral was held Friday. ******* Niederprum, Julianna nee Gmeiner (Feb. 16, 1837-Sept. 28, 1904 wife of Heinrich [married Sept. 22, 1859 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John and Mariana Gmiener -born Baden -died from "bronchitis and chronic asthma")
EMMA NIELSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1894: Death on Sun., after a long lung illness, of Mrs. Emma Nielson, wife of 5th Ward resident Paul Nielson, and daughter of Carl Klingholz. The deceased was born 04 Jan. 1841 and married Mr. Nielson in 1874. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters, a young son, her father, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Her youngest child is just 9 yrs. of age. The burial took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery with a large attendance.
N. NIELSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1891: Death yesterday morning, after a long illness with cancer, of Mr. N. Nielson, one of the oldest and esteemed residents of our city. Mr. Nielson was born 27 Jan. 1825 in Odense on the Island of Fuenen, Denmark, and so was 67 yrs. old. He suffered most of his life with rheumatism but was always in good humor. He came to America in 1850 and came directly here, establishing a mercantile business on Jay Street. He later went to Town Gibson and operated a sawmill and a country store. Later he returned to Manitowoc and was elected several times as either Town Treasurer or Assessor. In 1870 he became bookkeeper for Torrison’s where he remained for many years. About 2 yrs. ago he took over the post of bookkeeper for Rahr’s Brewery which position he held at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, 1 son and 2 daughters (Mrs. W. Rahr, and Mrs. C. Patzer), and 10 grandchildren. Another daughter (Mrs. Sallack) preceded him in death. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the city cemetery.
HENRY NIENSTEDT cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1880: Deaths by drowning of Henry Nienstedt and Frank Oswald, both of Two Rivers, in a storm last Friday. They were returning to Two Rivers in a sailboat and both drowned when overtaken by the storm. Both bodies were pulled ashore and buried last Tuesday. Each left a large family - 7 children. A son of Frank Oswald had planned to sail with them from Clay Banks, but stayed behind to do some business and escaped the tragedy.
MRS. H. NIENSTEDT cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Apr.) Death of the 65-yr. old widow Mrs. H. Nienstedt at the home of her married daughter in Chicago with whom she has lived for many years. The deceased was a long time resident of Two Rivers. She leaves several other children in good circumstances. The body will be brought here and buried in the local cemetery. (Note: This is the only cem. with the surname Nienstedt. This may be Mary, but I don't have enough information right now to verify it)
AGNES NILES cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 21 Mar 1861: Agnes Luella Niles died in Eaton, daughter of Delia L. Niles.
DELLA NILES cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Death in Town Eaton on Tues. of 71-yr. old Mrs. Delia L. Niles, an old settler of that town who had resided there since 1850.
WM. W. NILES cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1857: DIED On Thursday night the 15th inst., at his residence in the town of Eaton, W.W. Niles, aged 35 years. Mr. Niles was one of the brave men who assisted in saving so many lives from the schooner Merchant during the destructive storm at Chicago in the spring of 1854. For this gallant service he was awarded a splendid gold watch, with appropriate inscriptions; a memento which will be cherished by his family, in their deep affliction, with redoubled interest.
FRANK NILLES cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 July) Frank Nilles, local furniture merchant and undertaker, died suddenly Fri. morning. He had been quite healthy until feeling ill Thurs. morning. He was only 30 yrs. old and was looking forward to his wedding next week. He was born 04 Aug. 1870. His funeral will be Mon. morning at the Catholic Church.
P.H. NILLES cemetery #89B Burned to a Crisp P.H. Nilles, of Two Rivers, Meets with a Most Horrible Death Two Rivers, Wis., March 4 - P.H. Nilles, of this city, met with a horrible death here early this morning. Mr. Nilles is a dealer in furniture and an undertaker, and had gone to his shop in the rear of his store to begin work for the day. He had been there only a few minutes when he came rushing out enveloped in flames. He ran into the street and towards the river, probably with the intention of jumping in to extinguish the fire, but he dropped dead before he could reach the river. The shavings in his shop were found to be on fire but it was easily extinguished. There was a strong smell of varnish and shellac in his shop, but nothing to indicate how the fire originated. The accident happened about 7 o'clock this morning and was seen by a large number of people. The sight was a most horrible one. The face and upper portions of his body were so blackened and disfigured that they hardly bore a resemblance to a human form. Mr. Nilles was one of the most prominent and esteemed citizens of the town. The Milwaukee Journal, March 04, 1892, col C
OSCAR H. NIMMER cemetery #20 Oscar H. Ninmer(sic), 85, Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He was born June 8, 1888 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late August and Marie Roehl Ninmer. He attended district schools. On May 16, 1911, he married Laura Westphalen at St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein. After marriage the couple moved to a farm in Schleswig, which they operated until they moved to Kiel in 1951. While in Kiel he was employed as a custodian in a public school and by the City Park Commission. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in May 1961. After the death of his wife on February 17, 1969, Mr. Ninmer made his home with a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rautmann of Route 1, Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors are the daughter, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin of Route 1, Kiel and Walter at Rocky Knoll and a sister, Mrs. Stanley Buvid of Two Rivers. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery. - 1973
ELMER NIMZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900: Death Thurs. morning last week of a little 1-week old child of local resident Henry Nimz. The funeral was held Fri. (Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is Elmer)
FRANZ NIMZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1906: Death Thursday last week, following an illness of two weeks, of Franz Gottlieb Nimz, an old and well-known citizen of our city. Nimz was born 15 November 1836 in Colberg, Pomerania, and came from Germany to Manitowoc in 1851 and has lived here ever since except for the year he served in the Army during the Civil War. He is survived by his widow and 12 children, as well as a brother and a sister. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the German Methodist Church. ******* [bur. 05-12-1906/cause: cystitis]
AMALIA NINMER cemetery #85 Mrs. Amalia Ninmer, 83, a former Town of Schleswig and Kiel resident, died Monday evening at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein. The former Amelia Lemke, she was born Nov. 22, 1891, in Grossfelenhausen, Germany, a daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelminia Olke Lemke. She came to the United States in 1922 and settled in Kenosha. On Oct. 5, 1923 she was married to Henry W. Ninmer at Exeland, Sawyer County. The couple resided there for three years, prior to moving to the Town of Schleswig where they operated a farm until their retirement. Her husband died March 14, 1968. She later moved to Kiel. Mrs. Ninmer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Garden Club. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Ludwig of Kenosha and Mrs. Meta Schroeder of Berlin, Germany. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services.
CARL F. F. NINMER cemetery #85 Called By Death. Carl F. F. Ninmer, one of the pioneers of the town of Schleswig, was called to his reward on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, who had been ill for some time, succumbed to heart failure. He was a native of Brandenburg, Germany, where he was born December 8, 1850. Mr. Ninmer came to America at the age of six years with his parents, and settled in Manitowoc county 45 years ago. He was married in 1877 to Marie Zorn, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Helen Dedering of Schleswig and one son, August, on the old homestead. Also two brothers, August and Julius, and four sisters, Mrs. August Luedke, Mrs. Aug. Sternbeck, and Mrs. Chr. Fischer of Kiel, and Miss Katie Ninmer of Chicago, and three granchildren survive him. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. Saewert of Bethlehems church officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery on the Ucker road.
DORA NINMER cemetery #86 Mrs. Otto Ninmer, 72, of R. 1, Kiel, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. The former Dora Wriedt was born Feb. 12, 1891, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Wriedt. She moved to the Town of Schleswig with her parents and attended the district school there. She married Otto Ninmer Oct. 27, 1908, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in the township. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary in October. She was a member of St. Peter's United Chruch of Christ, Kiel. Surviving are her husband; a son, Harvey, Kiel; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Emma Arnold, Kiel, Mrs. Edwin Ninmer, Mrs. Ben Strassmann, Mrs. George Ninmer and Mrs. Viola Ninmer, all of R. 1, Kiel and Mrs. Ralph Mangum, of Hickory, N.C.; and a brother, August Wriedt, R. 1, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. - December 29, 1963
GUSTAVE NINMER cemetery #85 Gust. Ninmer Found Dying at New Holstein Gustave Ninmer, aged 51, who was found near death in a ditch beside highway 57, early Saturday morning near the Edward Hass farm in the town of New Holstein, by George Duecker and Fred Sieling of here, was taken to Dr. Krohn’s office in New Holstein, where he died shortly afterwards. The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ninmer, residents of the town of Schleswig, was born on a farm in that township, on August 27, 1882, where he grew to manhood. As a youth Mr. Ninmer learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed his entire life. For many years he followed this trade in School Hill, a number of years he did blacksmith work for Manitowoc county, and since last October in New Holstein. He was married to Miss Josephine Wagner, of the town of Meeme, on November 28, 1909, and the couple resided in School Hill for many years. To this union two children were born, Earl and Arno, both of here. His wife passed away December 24, 1928. He entered into a second marriage in October, 1933, being united in marriage to Minnie Simon of Manitwoc, who passed away six weeks later. He is survived by his two sons, Earl and Arno of this city; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ninmer of the town of Schleswig; three brothers, William of New Holstein, and Henry and George of Schleswig; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Rabe of Charlestown and Mrs. George Brocker of the town of Eaton. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, with burial in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the town of Schleswig, beside his first wife. The Rev. E. L. Worthman was in charge of the services. Pallbearers were Edward and Henry Christel, Hugo Ruh, Herman Sievert, Andrew Zeiner and William Wollersheim. Three hymns were sung by Mrs. Athniel Raquet and Mrs. Harry Dawurske: “No Tears Up Yonder,” “He Knows the Way,” and ”Trust in Jesus.” Mrs. A. R. Griebenow accompanied at the piano. Relatives from New Holstein, Sheboygan, Eaton, Meggers, Kiel and Schleswig were present for the last rites.
LYDIA NINMER cemetery #86 Called By Death A sad death occurred on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oemichen, when their youngest daughter, Lydia, Mrs. Walter Ninmer, was called by the grim reaper, at the age of 19 years, 3 months and 24 days. Death was due to a complication of diseases, with which she had been ailing for some time. Deceased was born in the town of Weyauwega, Wis., April 27, 1903; later she came to Kiel with her parents, and attended the local public school, graduating from high school in June, 1920. She was married to Walter Ninmer of Schleswig, Nov. 16, 1920, and the couple settled on the groom's farm, where they have since resided. About two months ago she became quite ill and was removed to the home of her parents in Kiel, where she received the best of care and medical attention. Her condition grew steadily worse, however, and on Sunday she breathed her last. She is survived by her parents, her husband, two little daughters, 14 months and 10 weeks old, respectively, and two sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from the home of her parents, interment being in the cemetery at Louis Corners, Rev. W. Rech of Kiel officiating.