[ NI ] OBITUARIES
FRED NICHOLAUS Fred Nicholaus, 70, retired farmer, died last night at his home in the village of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville, of which congregation Mr. Nicholaus served as trustee for 24 years. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Nicholaus was born in Chicago in 1875 and when a boy accompanied his parents to a farm in Franklin, east of Reedsville. He married Miss Emilie Engelbrecht at Cooperstown in 1907. Six weeks ago he retired and moved to Reedsville. He is survived by his wife; son, Prof. Herbert Nicholaus, teaching at Lake Forest college, in Illinois, daughter, Mrs. Clarence Maertz of Reedsville; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 20, 1946 P.2 GEORGE L. NICHOLS cemetery #44 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, 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, Monday, July 15, 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. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, July 17, 1946 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
LYDIA NICHOLS cemetery #44 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, Thursday, July 27, 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. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, July 28, 1967 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
MARION E. NICHOLS cemetery #44 Marion E. Nichols, age 90, formerly of 627 N. Seventh St., and currently of Shady Lane, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. She was born on Aug. 26, 1917, in Antigo, daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Alberts) Heck. She attended schools in Manitowoc, and graduated with the class of 1935, from Lincoln High School. She married Ray Nichols on May 27, 1939, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1998. She was a teacher's aide at Madison School for eleven years until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and was very active with the Wesley women. Marion enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, playing sheepshead, and bingo. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Ray; brother: Otto James Heck; one son-in-law: Ken Ziarnik; and brother-in-law: Goodnow Torrison. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1130 S. 9th St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Pat Knutson will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Nichols family. A very special thanks, to Shady Lane Nursing Home for taking such good care of mom. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2008
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.
VAN R. NICHOLSON cemetery #44 Van R. Nicholson, 52 (photo), of 526 South 29th street, active for years in baseball circles of the city and county, first as a player and later as an umpire, died Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Nicholson was stricken with a heart attack early in the evening, after being about as usual during the day, being employed at the North Western road depot as a telegraph operator. Taken ill at his home, he was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic temple, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave. Born at Sheboygan in 1895 Mr. Nicholson came to this city in 1914 and in 1916 married Miss Amanda Krahn. He played baseball on several amateur and semi-pro teams in the city and county. In later years when he retired from active playing he umpired in numerous leagues in this secition of the state. For many years he was employed as a telegraph operator in the Calumet tower of the North Western road and after the new depot was opened, transferred to that location. Mr. Nicholson enrolled in Company E of the Wisconsin state guard during the last war and was a master sergeant of the second battalion of the guard. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and the Eagles. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Remedi of Hinsdale, Ill.; and a half-brother, Dr. George Duchlow of Neenah. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be moved to the Masonic Temple at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 7, 1947 P. 4 ********* [Van Rensler Nicholson/died 07-05-1947/age 52 yrs]
HELEN RADUENZ NICK Mrs. Helen Nick, 63, of 1812 Western avenue died early today at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Nick, nee Helen Wegforth, was born in Brillion in 1886 and lived in Manitowoc most of her life. In 1910 she was married to Charles Raduenz who died in 1918 and she was later married to Edward Nick. Survivors are three daughters, Lois Nick, Helen and Lenore Rauenz; two brothers, Henry and Clements Wegforth of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mike Bartelme of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Franta of Chicago. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home from 2 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the St. John church, 15th and Marshall, to lie in state until time of services. She was a member of the Women's Guild at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 24, 1949 P. 2 ******** [d. 12-24-1949/age 63 yrs.]
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 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. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 16, 1903 ********** 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. ******** [cause: heart failure]
EDWIN J. NICKELS cemetery #44 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. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, March 3, 1962 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 03-02-1962/age 68 yrs./bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
ELSA NICKELS cemetery #44 GIRL'S BRAVE BATTLE FOR LIFE IS FUTILE, DEAD Death came to Elsie Nickels, daughter of Henry Nickels, Route 7, early this morning, the end coming as she lay in peaceful sleep. The demise of Miss Nicekls (sic), who was 24 years of age, ends a brave fight which she has waged for three yers against the ravages of the white plague. Decedent was a bright and cheerful young lady and had a large circle of friends who will deplore her untimely death. Besides her father she is survived by four sisters, Martha, Erna, Mrs. A. Albrecht, Waukesha, and Emma, and four brothers, George, this city; Chas., Mishicot; Reinhold, Athens, and Edwin. One brother, George, died six years ago. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 from the home and at 2 from the German Lutheran church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1916 P.7 ******** In the obituary notice of the death of Miss Nickels yesterday the Herald stated one brother Geroge, had died six years ago. This was an error. George survives, while a brother, Harry, is deceased. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 10, 1916 P.8 ******** [Elsie Nickels/bur. 02-13-1916/cause: exhaustion pulmonalis phthysis/ bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
EMMA D. NICKELS cemetery #44 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. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, August 18, 1969 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 08-16-1969/age 73 yrs./bur. on Martha and Emma Nickels lot] (31 Dec 1895/Aug 1969/SSDI)
ERNA NICKELS cemetery #44 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. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, June 14, 1966 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 6-13-1966/bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
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. ******* [cause: rheumatism]
HARRY NICKELS cemetery #44 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. The Manitowoc Pilot, 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. Manitowoc Daily Herald, 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. The Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 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. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 17, 1910 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY NICKELS cemetery #44 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 Two Rivers Reporter And Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Monday Evening, 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. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Monday, May 5, 1930 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [Henry Nickels/bur. 5-8-1930/age 76 yrs/cause: apoplexy/died at Two Rivers, WI]
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) ******** (3 Dec. 1909, Maribel, WI/9 Aug. 2003, Manitowoc)
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 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. Herald-Times-Reporter, Thursday, July 18, 1974 (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 07-17-1974/age 84 yrs.]
WILHELMINE NICKELS cemetery #44 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. The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis. Tuesday, February 16, 1897 (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. ********* (from death index: Wilhelmine Nickels d. 1 Feb. 1897) [Annie Nickels/bur. 02-01-1897/age 34 yrs./cause: consumption] (burial register has Annie Nichols, female, age 34, born in Germany, cause of death: Consumption/but she is in the same lot with Nickels)
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.(sic) Mrs. Elizabeth Niederprum, 89, 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)
MATHIAS NIEDERPRUM cemetery #21 M. Niederprum Is Called To Rest At Home Friday St. Nazianz - Maththias Niederprum, aged 73, died at his home, one-half mile east of here, at Valders, route 2, Friday at 9 p.m. Mr. Niederprum was born near St. Nazianz Dec. 11, 1860, the son of Henry and Mary Niederprum and lived here all his life. He was the last surviving member of the family. Three brothers and two sisters died in childhood and two sisters, Miss Theresa Niederprum and Mrs. Fred Baer, preceded him in death a few years ago. On Nov. 24, 1896, Mr. Niederprum was married to Miss Elizabeth Hartlaub at St. Joseph's church at Alverno, near Manitowoc. Survivors are: his wife, three children and thriteen grandchildren. Mr. Niederprum was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz. The members will conduct a vigil Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Niederprum home and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz and interment will be made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Father Fintan will officiate. Unknown Paper Tuesday, October 30, 1934 ******** Mathias (Dec. 10, 1860-Aug. 3, 1934 -husband of Elizabeth nee Hartlaub [married Nov. 24, 1896 at Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -son of Heinrich Niederbrum and Julianna Gmeiner -Mathias and Elizabeth had no children -farmer -died from "tetnus from barn nail in foot, uremia and chronic mycarditis")
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.
MARTHA NIELSEN cemetery #44 Miss Martha Nielsen Dies at Hospital News from the Holy Family hospital this morning that Miss Martha A. Nielsen had passed away during the night, came as a severe shock to relatives, friends and schoolmates. Miss Nielsen had to all appearances recovered after an operation for appendicitis several weeks ago and left the hospital, but a relapse in her condition made it necessary that she return. The decendent is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mortitz Nielsen, 1136 Lake street in this city. She was born in Watertown, where her parents resided, October 28, 1892. She graduated from the high school in 1912 and from the Milwaukee Normal two years later, taught in the Sheboygan city schools for two years and in this city during the past three years. Besides her parents she leaves three brother and four sisters to mourn. The brothers are William, Neils and Victor and the sisters Olga, Augusta, Elizabeth and Christine, all residing here. The funeral will take place from the home at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 24, 1920 P. 1 ******* [bur 08-26-1920/cause: gangmnous appendix/bur on Moritz Nielsen lot]
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.
SIGNE NIELSEN cemetery #44 Signe Nielsen of Onekama, Mich., wife of the late Capt. Paul Nielsen, mother of Ilia Strong, dear aunt of Meta, Marguerita, and Olaf Larsen. Burial at Manitowoc, Wis. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: June 29, 1942
CHRISTINA NIEMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1899: Death Wed. morning of Mrs. Christine Niemann at the home of her daughter from a stroke.
LUDECKE FRIEDERICK NIENABER cemetery #44 SUDDEN DEATH OF L.F. NIENABER SUNDAY EVENING Father of Ald. B.H. and Henry Nienaber Passes Away at Home Last Evening, Victim of Apoplexy L.F. Nienaber, one of the well known residents of the city and for 34 years employed with the Schuette Bros. company, died suddently at his home, 1313 South Ninth street last evening, death being due to apoplexy. Mr. Nienaber was the father of Ald. B.H. Nienaber and Henry Nienaber. News of his demise was a shock to friends. Mr. Nienaber had been indisposed for several days but was up and about and his condition had caused no apprehension. Last evening several friends visited him and after their departure, Mr. Nienaber said he would rest on the couch. A short time later he was found dead, having passed away quietly while in sleep. Born at Delmenhorst, Germany, June 15, 1844, Mr. Nienaber came to America 34 years ago and since his residence here had been with the Schuette Bros. Co. Though 75 years of age, Mr. Nienaber was a man of robust health and ??? ?? up to a few days ago when he was taken ill. Mr. Nienaber is survived by five children, his wife having preceded him in death March 31, 1912. The children are Mrs. John Roshboldt, Bernard H. Nienaber, Henry Nienaber, Mrs. John Bacon and Miss Minnie Nienaber. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 18, 1916 P.1 ******** [bur. 12-20-1916/cause: apoplexy] (Note: It appears either the tombstone d. date was misread or the stone is in error.)
ROSE NIENABER cemetery #44 Mrs. Rose Nienaber, 76, native of Manitowoc, died Monday after a long illness at Phoneix, Ariz. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial but funeral arrangements are incomplete pending arrival of relatives, according to Mittnacht Funeral Home. The former Rose Stauss was born in 1882, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Stauss. She taught for a long period in Manitowoc schools and later at Chicago. She was married at Manitowoc to Alex Boehme, who died in Chicago. Mrs. Nienaber also resided at Minneapolis, Minn., where she was married to Henry Nienaber. After his death a number of years ago, Mrs. Nienaber moved to Phoenix to make her home with a son, Robert Boehme. He survives along with a brother, Max Stauss, of Chicago, three grandchildren and Mrs. Rose Babcock of Manitowoc, a cousin. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 9, 1958 P.13 ********* [d. 12-06-1958 at Phoenix AZ/age 79 yrs./ cause: arteriosclerosis/bur. on Max Stauss lot]
JESSE NIENOW cemetery #44 Jesse Nienow, 50, of 918 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a coronary attack at home Sunday evening. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nienow was born Feb. 10, 1919, at Plainview, Minn., son of the late John and Myrtle Baker Nienow. He married Lucille Schoch June 21, 1952, at Milwaukee and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1955. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army, was a member of Amvets Post No. 99 and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. Surviving are his wife, four sons, and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two brothers, Russell, of Okinawa and Ronald, of Plainview and a sister, Miss Mildred Nienow of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1970 ******* [d. 01-11-1970/age 50 yrs./bur. on Lucille M. Nienow lot] (10 Feb 1919/Jan 1970/SSDI)
ALVINA NIENSTEDT cemetery #89A Miss Alvina Nienstedt, 63, well known former Two Rivers registered nurse who served for many years in Two Rivers as the nurse for the Metropolitan Life Insurance co., died Thursday morning at White Pigeon, Mich., where she had been living for nearly 15 years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at White Pigeon. The casket will be brought to Two Rivers and services for Miss Nienstedt will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, where graveside services will also take place. Miss Nienstedt was born in Two Rivers in 1896, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Gauthier Neinstedt. She attended St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers, and received her nurse training in Milwaukee. The only survivors are an uncle, Henry Niendstedt, of Shawano, and a number of cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Friday, November 20, 1959 P.17
ELIZABETH NIENSTEDT cemetery #89A MRS. NIENSTEDT OF TWO RIVERS IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. William Nienstedt died at the family home at Two Rivers Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, following an illness of more than a year. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning, with services at St. Luke's church at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Nienstedt was born at Two Rivers forty-eight years ago, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Gauthier. She received her education in the schools of the city and twenty-five years ago was married to Mr. Nienstedt, the family having always made their home at Two Rivers. Only one daughter besides her husband survives, she being Miss Alvina Nienstedt, who during the war served as a nurse with the U.S. army forces and has since been employed as city nurse at Two Rivers. Besides the husband and daughter, deceased leaves one brother, Omar Gauthier of this city, and three sisters, Mrs. Nels Trudell and Mrs. F. Uvitz of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Lee of Two Rivers. Mr. Nienstedt has been indentified with the Hamilton Manufacturing company for many years, is a member of the fire and police commission and holds other offices. Mrs. Nienstedt was active in the church and in social circles and news of her death will be a shock to a large circle of friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 13, 1921 P.4
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. ********** The storm which began Friday night brought sorrow and mourning to two families in this city. Frank Oswald and Henry Neinstedt were the unfortunatevictims of its terrible wrath. Friday evening they started from Clay Banks,where they were engaged in fishing, for this place in an open boat which was well loaded down with fish, and somewhere near this point on that awful night they were overcome by the wind and waves. On Saturday morning their boat was found upturned on the beach by the patrol from the life-saving station. For a time hope combated with fear. It was thought possible that the men had reached shore in safety or had been picked up by some vessel, but before the close of Saturday the body of F. Oswald washed ashore near Two Creeks and the sad truth was known. The next day Henry Neinstedt's body came ashore also. They were both brought to this place and were buried yesterday, one funeral procession bearing both to their last resting place in our city cemetery. The body of F. Oswald was taken in charge and buried by the Sons of Hermann, and the body of Henry Neinstedt was buried by the German Methodists, his family belonging to that denomination. Both men leave large families of small children and their loss will be deeply felt. F. Oswald was an Alderman in the first ward of this city and was a public-spirited man, always interesting himself in the affairs of our city and county. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, 19 October, 1880 (Contributed by Tyler)
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)
LOUIS NIENSTEDT cemetery #89A TWO RIVERS BOY IS RIVER VICTIM WHILE BATHING 11 YEAR OLD LOUIS HENLINE LOSES LIFE WHEN HE DISOBEYS MOTHER AND JOINS PALS IN THE LAKE Two Rivers had its first fatality of the bathing season yesterday when Louis Henline, aged 11, lost his life while bathing in the lake. The body was recovered within twenty minutes but efforts to revive the child by use of the pulmotor proved unavailing. The boy was 11 and an adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Neinstedt, of that city. The boy, with a number of companions had been in the lake during the afternoon and the Henline lad had returned to his home to secure a lunch and is said to have eaten a heavy meal. He was told by Mrs. Neinstedt not to return to the lake but disobeyed the warning and joined his companions. The boys are said to have been testing their ability to remain underwater and it is said the victim of the drowning had joined in the contest. When he failed to come to the surface the other boys made search of the spot where he disappeared and one of the boys stepped upon the body which was on the lake bottom. A hurried call was made for assistance and the Coast Guard crew recovered the body in a short time and everything possible was done to revive the lad, but without result. The dead body was 11 years of age and had been a member of the Neinstedt family for some time, having been adopted at the death of his parents who were relatives of the Neinstedts. The burial will be held at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 10, 1915, Page 1
WILLIAM NIENSTEDT William H. Nienstedt, 83, former Two Rivers city official and a retired foreman at the Hamilton company, died Thursday afternoon at his home, 1000 17th street, Two Rivers. He suffered a stroke Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Emanuel Evangelical church, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers. Mr. Nienstedt was born in Two Rivers in 1862, son of the late Henry Nienstedt, a pioneer Two Rivers commercial fisherman. Following the death of his father, lost when his fishing tug went down in the lake in 1876, he carried on the business for a time and learned the cabinet makers' trade at Chicago. He married Miss Elizabeth Gauthier there in 1892. They moved to Two Rivers in 1898, when Mr. Nienstedt entered the employ of the Hamilton company. Mrs. Nienstedt died in 1921. He later became a foreman and then was transferred to the office in the detailing department, retiring in 1936. He served on the city council, the board of education and the police and fire commission in Two Rivers. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Alvina of Two Rivers; two brothers, the Rev. John Nienstedt of Milwaukee, and Henry of Gillette; and a sister, Mrs. Fred Zerwer of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 31, 1946 P.2
B. NIEPHAUS cemetery #37 BODY OF FORMER LOCAL MAN HERE FOR INTERMENT B. Niephaus Dies at St. Joe, Michigan, Burial Here Friday The body of Balthasar Niephaus, a former resident of Kossuth, whose death occurred at St. Joe, Michigan yesterday will be brought here for burial and the funeral will be held from the home of his son Fred Niephaus, Kossuth, Friday afternoon. Mr. Niephaus was 80 years of age, having been born in 1837. He was a pioneer of Manitowoc county and but ten years ago took up his home at St. Joe. Mr. Niephaus is survived by his aged widow and two sons, Fred of Kossuth and Henry of St. Joe, Mich. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 24, 1917 | Page 5 *********** The remains of Balthaser Niephaus arrived here yesterday to be interred. They were accompanies by his widow and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Niephaus and children of St. Joseph, Mrs. F. Puls, Mrs. Emil Puls and Mrs. R. Kreckel of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 26, 1917 | Page 3
E. NIEPHAUS cemetery #37 Mrs. B. Niephaus, formerly a resident of Kossuth, died yesterday at Chicago, and the remains were shipped here to the Frazier mortuary last evening. The deceased was 79 years of age and is survived by two sons, Fred and Henry. Burial will take place from the Kossuth Babtist (sic) church on Saturday, Rev. H. Palfenier officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 15, 1928 P.2
ELIZABETH NIESPODZIANY cemetery #69 Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Niespodziany, 67, of 3007 Linnwood Ave., Milwaukee, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim, the Rev. Robert Berg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Niespodziany was the daughter of the late Martin and Josephine Wolta Niespodziany. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 28, 1964 P. 11
PAULIN NIESPODZIANY cemetery #39 Mrs. Pauline Niespondziny, 75, died at her home in the town of Kossuth yesterday. She is survived by an aged husband and children. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 from Reifs Mills church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 03, 1918, Page 3
JOSEPHINE NIKOLAI cemetery #43 Mrs. Anton Nikolai Sr., 81, formerly of Mishicot, died early Saturday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nikolai, nee Josephine Kutil, was born Feb. 9, 1890, at Branch, daughter of Joseph and Eva Bie Kutil. She was married June 3, 1920, at Manitowoc, to Anton Nikolai, the couple residing there until 1932, moving then to a farm on Rt. 1, Mishicot. Her husband preceded her in death in 1949. She was a member of Holy Cross parish and Holy Cross Altar Society. Surviving are a daughter and a son; two brothers, John, of Washington and Michael, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Mae) Busker, of Mundelein, Ill,, and five grandchildren. A son, sister and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Altar Society Rosary will be at 7:30 o'clock and the parish Rosary at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 3, 1972
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 Died—Mrs. Della L. Niles, an old pioneer settler of Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wis., died suddenly at her home, last Tuesday morning May 20th. She was born in New York in 1881, married in 1847 to W. W. Niles, three years later she moved to the town of Eaton, Manitowoc Co., where she made it her home ever since. At the age of 26 years she was left a widow with five children, undergoing all the hardships and trials of an early settler she raised, educated and kept the family together and now leaves one of the fine farms in the town of Eaton. Four children survive, Mrs. Helen Montour of Oregon City, Ore., Mrs. Eli Atridge of Clarks Mills, and W.E. Niles of Eaton. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at Niles, Rev. Red? officiating, and interment at the Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 28, 1902, Page 3 ******** 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. ******* [cause: cancer of the stomach] ******** IN PROBATE. Manitowoc county Court. In the matter of the estate of William W. Niles, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Delia L. Niles, administrator of said estate, setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to her hands and the disposition thereof; the amount of debts outstanding against said deceased, and a description of all the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the respective portions there of; and praying that license be to her granted Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 10, 1863 P. 4 ******* In Probate. Manitowoc County Court-In the matter of the estate of William W. Niles, deceased, Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license made in said matter on the 25th day of May 1863 at Two O'clock in the afternoon, at the office of J.D. Markham, in the Village of Manitowoc in said County, offer for sale at public vendue the following described lands, to-wit: The west half of the north east quarter of section number eighteen (18) north of range number twenty-one (21). The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale. DELIA L. NILES, Administratris. Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 24, 1863 P. 4
GEORGIE NILES Injured three weeks ago by being kicked in the abdomen while at play with his schoolmates, George, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Niles, died last evening at the home of his parents on Hamilton street. The boy with a number of others was playing during the recess hour and in some manner was kicked in the abdomen. He was removed to his home and since that time has been unable to be out, gradually failing until death resulted, whether from the injuries received in the accident or from other causes has not been determined. The Niles family resided here previous to 1889 when they removed to Denver where the son was born in 1894. They returned to this city two years ago. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 15, 1902, Page 1 ******** [George Nyles/bur. 05-16-1902/age 8 yrs./cause: peritonitis]
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. ******** The men whose unwearied fortitude and persevering exertions saved the crew of the Schr. Merchant at Chicago on the 27th April last, have each been presented with a valuable gold watch with a suitable inscription, together with a complimentary letter from the Committee. The amount subscribed by the liberal citizens of Chicago, was more than sufficient for the purpose and the balance went to supply the destitute families of those who were lost. W.W. Niles, one of the recipients is a resident of this County, and two or three others formerly hailed from this port. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 12, 1854 P. 5
BERNARD "BEN" NILLES cemetery #89D Ben Nilles, 84, of 1418-18th St., Two Rivers, retired longtime superintendent of mails at the Two Rivers Post Office, and a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, died Saturday noon at Los Altos, Calif., hospital. He had been visiting with a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Kathrine) Gonia in that city. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Revs. Hubert Nilles, a nephew, of Cooperstown and George Beth of Kaukauna officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Nilles was born Feb. 9, 1887, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Peter Hubert and Anna Beth Nilles. His father who died when the former was four years old, operated a funiture store and undertaking establishment, now the site of Kronzer and Wolf Co. on 18th Street. Mr. Nilles started his long identification with the postal service at Two Rivers Aug. 1, 1908, after graduating from the old Manitowoc Business College, and before the inaugural of the city mail carrying service. The office staff included the late postmaster, Frank E. Riley, the late Harry R. Hurst, assistant postmaster, and the late Miss Ella Saubert. The rural carriers were the late Carl Saubert, John Goedjen, and Charles Ahrens. One of the more widely known hikers in the area, Mr. Nilles had walked thousands of miles over a 50-year period with his longtime companion, William Halberg, retired city assessor. They frequently hiked to Sturgeion Bay, Algoma and Kewaunee. Mr. Nilles married the former Virgil Bowe, a native of Ohio, in 1924. She was a teacher in the old H.P. Hamilton elementary school at Two Rivers. She died April 6, 1943. Of the family of four other brothers and two sisters, all are deceased, including the Rev. Peter, Frank, John and Henry Nilles and the Misses Kate and Mary Nilles. A Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Mr. Nilles served in 1931 as grand knight of Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving is another daughter, Sister M. Andre, the former Helen Nilles, of St. Paul, Minn., and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home here after 4 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services for the parish and the Knights of Columbus will be at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1971
CARL M. NILLES cemetery #83 Carl M. Nilles, 71, of 516 6th St., Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. He had been in ill health for several months. Active in telephone company service for 41 years, he was manager of the Kiel branch of the Commonwealth and General Telephone Co. before his retirement in May, 1959. He was employed originally in 1917 as a lineman working out of Chilton. In 1926, he was transferred to Kiel as a lineman and station maintenance man. Later, he was made manager of the exchange and served since in that capacity. He was born May 28, 1894, in Greenleaf, Wis., the son of the late Matthias and Angeline Nilles. He attended the Catholic parochial school in Hilbert. His marriage to the former Aurelia Henschel of Kiel took place on Oct. 28, 1933 in Kiel. Besides being a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, he was affiliated with the Holy Name Society, local branch of Knights of Columbus, Redman Lodge of Kiel and the lodge's 24-hour Club. Survivors include his wife; one daughter (name omitted for privacy); three grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Magdalene Escher and Mrs. Margaret Kent, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Anna Pitsch, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Edward Dreschler, Appleton; Mrs. Carl Hein, Kiel and Mrs. Oscar Pruess, Hilbert; and five brothers, Joseph of Green Bay, Al, Akron, Ohio, Math and Lawrence, Chilton and Floyd, Stanford, Mich. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, following brief rites at 9 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. George Kieffer will be celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday to the time of services on Monday. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and the Holy Name Society, at 8 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Sept. 3, 1965, p. 8, c. 6
FRANK NILLES cemetery #89B TWO RIVERITE DEAD Popular Young Man Passes Suddenly Away This Morning Frank Nilles, a prominent undertaker and furniture dealer of Two Rivers, passed suddenly away this morning. Deceased had been ill but two days and his unexpected death caused a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Nilles was twenty nine years of age and resided in Two Rivers. He has for several years conducted the business established at that place by his father. The latter was burnt to death in a horrible manner while endeavoring to save a young girl's life some ten years ago. The mother of the deceased is still living and had the sympathy of the entire community in her dire affliction. Nilles was to have been married in ten days and his death was well nigh prostrated the young lady who was to have been his bride. Death was caused by congestion of the brain. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 27, 1900, Page 1 ******** 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.
JOHN NILLES cemetery #89B BELATED REPORT OF DEATH OF TWO RIVERS MAN ACROSS Belated casualty reports among soldier boys over there continue to bring sorrow to Manitowoc county homes. Two Rivers has just learned of the death of another of its sons who gave his life for democracy and was perhaps one of the last of the Manitowoc county boys killed over seas. Private John Nilles, of that city, was killed in action in October, according to a message from the war department received at Two Rivers this week. The message followed inquiries made by relatives after letters addressed to Nilles had been returned here. Nilles left for service from Algoma last May and was sent over seas in July. He was formerly employed with the Farrel Lumber Co. at Algoma. He is survived by a widow, who was former Regina Fenske, by two sisters and two brothers at Two Rivers and a brother, the Rev. Nilles of Charlesburg. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 11, 1919 P.1
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
REV. PETER NILLES cemetery #89B Funeral services for the Rev. Peter J. Nilles, 68, pastor and founder of St. Mark's Catholic church, Two Rivers, who died Tuesday, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday with the most Rev. Stanislaus Bona, bishop of the Green Bay diocese, celebrant of the pontifical requiem mass. The body was moved to the church this afternoon. Members of the Holy Name society will act as a guard of honor while the body is in the church. Beginning tonight, a series of rosaries will be recited at the church with the Altar society of St. Marks church starting the series at 7 o'clock. Men of the Holy Name society will follow with a similar recitation at 7:30. At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning a solemn requiem high mass will be said, with the Rev. Hubert Nilles, a nephew of the late pastor, as celebrant, the Rev. George Beth, deacon, and the Rev. Samuel Engel, sub-deacon. The children of St. Marks Catholic school will recite the rosary at the church at 3:30 Friday afternoon, followed in the evening at 7:30 with recitation by the Knights of Columbus. The Catholic Order of Foresters will then complete the rosary series at 8 o'clock Friday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1948 P. 2
NILS NILSSON cemetery #44 NILS NELSON(sic) IS LAST OF FAMILY; CALLED BY DEATH Nils Nelson, a resident of this city during the past half century, died yesterday at his home 423 No. Sixth street of infirmities incident to old age. He was a native of Sweden having been born there August 22, 1847, being 74 years old. He was never married and leaves neither kith nor kin in this country. His only sister died in Sweden about a year ago. Neighbors and friends took a kindly interest in his welfare, especially during his declining years and one family had sent for the ambulance yesterday to have him conveyed to their home, but death came before he could be removed to the waiting conveyance. He was well known in his section of the city having plied his vocation, that of cobbler there for many years. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's church Wednesday afternoon with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 21, 1921 P. 1 ******* [bur 03-23-1921/cause: valvular disease of the heart/bur. on Othelia Paulsen lot]
ELLEN D. NIMZ cemetery #44 Miss Ellen Nimz, life-long resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosinsky, 1225 South 11th street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Rosinsky and Helen and Esther of Milwaukee; three brothers, Walter of Manitowoc, Robert of West Allis and the Rev. Alfred of Lancaster. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 24, 1948 P. 2 ******** [d. 05-23-1948/age 75 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot]
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]
WALTER B. NIMZ cemetery #44 Walter B. Nimz, 75, of 1318 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Community Hospital, New London, following a heart attack. He had been at the hospital two days for medical observation. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Nimz was born at Manitowoc Nov. 23, 1884, son of the late Franz and Wilhelmine Plantico Nimz. He attended elementary schools and was graduated from West Side High School, Manitowoc, in 1902. He married Fulda E. Pfeifer at Durand, Wis., Sept. 14, 1920, and the couple moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Nimz was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. from 1920 to 1925. The couple then moved to Jackson, Wis., where he was employed by Jackson Canning co. until 1945. Then he returned to Manitowoc and was employed by Mirro and Sorge Ice Cream and Dairy Co. In 1947 and until his retirement in 1955, Mr. Nimz was employed by French Slipper Shop. He was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, the Christian Stewards of the church, Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, and Select Masters. Surviving are his wife, a son, Jack, of Stanford, Conn.; two sisters, Miss Helen Nimz and Miss Esther Nimz, of Milwaukee; a brother, the Rev. Alfred Nimz, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13 ****** [d. 02-20-1960 at New London WI/age 75 yrs.]
WILHELMINE NIMZ cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS MRS. NIMZ, RESIDENT HERE SINCE 1851 WELL KNOWN PIONEER SETTLER OF CITY CALLED TO REST AT AGE OF 72 YEARS. FAMILY OF 12 CHILDREN SURVIVE Death, which came to Mrs. Wilhelmina Nimz, widow of the late Franz Nimz, at her home on So. Eleventh street early today claimed one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc. Mrs. Nimz having been a resident here since 1851. Death came after a lingering illness and was due to infirmities of age, decedent being 72 years old, having been born February 2, 1843. Mrs. Nimz was a native of Germany and came to America as a girl of seven years and with her parents located here in 1851. She was married May 30, 1867 to Franz Nimz, a veteran of the civil war and the couple made their home in this city. Mrs. Nimz was one of the oldest members of the German M.E. Church of this city and active in the Ladies Aid and Foreign Mission societies of the church. Twelve children survive to mourn her death, being Ellen, Hilda, Edward and Walter, this city, Henry, Mrs. Enterle, Bertha, Hellen, Esther and Paul of Milwaukee, Robert Nimz of West Allis and Alfred Nimz of West Lebanon. Two grandchildren, a brother, Charles Plantico and a sister, Mrs. H. Reitz, also survives. The funeral of Mrs. Nimz will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the German M.E. church, the Rev. Schellhaase officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 12, 1915, Page 1