[ OR ]   OBITUARIES

JOSEPH ORCHEKOWSKY   cemetery #43a

Joseph Orchekowski, 63, of 1128 N. Eighth Street, Manitowoc, died 
Saturdaymorning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
two-week illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church,
Manitowoc, the Rev. Anthony Stefl officiating. Burial will be in
St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Orchekowski was born Sept. 11, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the
late John and Gertrude Broune Orchekowski. He was educated at 
Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and was forty years employed by
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., retiring in 1954. He was a member of
the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocent parish and a member of Boiler
Makers Local 443 until his retirement.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. John Kaminski and Mrs. John 
Block of Manitowoc; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday until the
time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday by
the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 09, 1960  page 7


ADELHEID ORDING   cemetery #30

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Aug 1907: 
Death Tuesday in Zander of 69-year old Mrs. Peter Ording, an old and widely
admired resident of Town Gibson. Mrs. Ording was born in Hanover, Germany,
and came to America many years ago. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 7
children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the Lutheran Cemetery 
in Gibson.


CLAUS ORDING   cemetery #43

Claus Ording, Old  Resident, Dies, age 73
Had been a resident in County since he was 23 years old
Claus Ording, an old resident and for years engaged in business as a mason
contractor,died at his home, 1009 Columbus Street,last night, death following
a two week illness. He was 73.
Mr. Ording, who was born in Germany, came to Manitowoc as a young man of 22 
and had made his home here since.
Decedent is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters. Nicholas of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Simon Malloy, of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Herman, Mrs. John 
Pollock of this city, and Mrs. Andrew Clark of Chicago.
The funeral will be held Monday morning fron St. Boniface church. Mr. Ording
was a member of the Catholic Knights and the local order will escort the body 
to Calvary.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday April 27th, 1917
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Nic Ording, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Malloy, Milwaukee; Mr. 
and Mrs. Andrew Clark, Chicago; Mrs. John Ording, Green Bay; Adam 
Netzer, Boyd; Mr. and Mrs. Nic Netzer and Mrs. Margaret ?, Lena, 
who were here to attend the funeral of the late Claus Ording have 
returned to their respective homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 01, 1917, Page 3


MARGUERITE ORDING   cemetery #43

Mrs. M. Ording, Co. Pioneer Called to Rest
Mrs. Margaret Ording, widow of Claus Ording, died at the family home at 
1009 Columbus street Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. the funeral will be  
held from the home Monday morning with service at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface 
Catholic and burial will be at Calvary.
Mrs. Ording was seventy-two years old. Having been born in Paris, France 
June 14, 1851.
She came to this country at the age of one year with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Nic Netzer, the family taking up its home in Cooperstown, this county.
In 1876 she was married to Claus Ording who preceded her in death seven years 
ago. The family took it home in the city in 1893 and have always since resided 
here. Through her personal traits Mrs. Ording won for herself a wide circle of 
friends to whom her death will come as a shock.
Mrs. Ording is survived by five children; Nic Ording of Sheboygan, Mrs. Clara 
Malloy, Mrs. George Herman, Mrs. John Pollock and Mrs. Andrew Clark all of this 
city. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and by four brothers, Peter 
and Nic Netzer, Lena Wisc.; Adam Netzer Boyd., Henry Netzer, Suring; and a half 
brother Anton Grimmer of Milwaukee
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday January 25, 1924


EASTON ORLOPP   cemetery #44

Easton Orlopp, 33, of 1202 Marshall street, died Thursday afternoon 
at the Holy Family hospital of complications following pneumonia. 
He was ill for less than three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, the Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First Lutheran church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body is 
lying in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home.
Mr. Orlopp had been employed at the Spindler Oil Co.
Born November 5, 1906, in Manitowoc, he had lived here all his life. 
He married Marie Kries in 1934 and survivors are the widow; a daughter; 
two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); mother, Mrs. August Orlopp 
of this city who is in Bremerton, Washington, with her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester White; two sisters, Mrs. White of 
Bremerton and Mrs. ???? R.Herzog of this city; ????? ?????? ???? ?? 
Orlopp of Waukesha.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 11, 1940 P.2
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[bur. 10-12-1940/age 33 yrs./bur. on Mrs. August Orlopp lot]


NANCY MARIE ORLOPP   cemetery #44

9-Weeks-Old Daughter of Easton Orlopp Dies
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Nancy Orlopp, 
nine-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Easton Orlopp, 1202 
Marshall street, who died suddenly on Thursday.
Services were held at 2 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 2:15 from the St. Boniface church. Burial was in 
Evergeeen cemetery.
The child was born on January 10. It is survived by its parents 
and one brother, (Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 19, 1937 P.11
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[bur. 03-19-1937/age 3 mon./cause: illuminating gas poisoning]


MADS ORNES   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907:
Sudden death during the night from Saturday to Sunday took the life of 
Mads Ornes, a well-known resident of our city. Ornes, who had suffered 
with rheumatism for a long time but did not let it lower his spirits, 
went to bed Saturday evening but was unable to sleep and was still awake 
at midnight. The death must have come shortly thereafter. No one in his 
family had any warning of his passing until they tried to wake him Sunday 
morning. Ornes, who was born in Norway, came to Manitowoc in 1870 and has 
resided here ever since. He was 70 years of age and is survived by his 
sorrowing widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
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DEATH CAME WITH NO WARNING
Mads Ornes, Aged Resident of the City, Dies During Night's Sleep.
Death's summons was unexpected and came suddenly and without warning 
to Mads Ornes, one of the city's best known residents, who was found 
dead in bed Sunday morning by members of the family. Mr. Ornes whose 
family home is on N. Tenth street, had retired early Saturday evening 
but had been unable to sleep and at midnight he was awake. Death must 
have occurred sometime after that hour, and was not discovered until 
the family called him for the morning.
Mr. Ornes had been a sufferer from rheumatism for some time and while 
his condition was not serious there has always been the danger that 
the heart might be affected, and this is what resulted and caused 
death. 
Mr. Ornes was a native of Norway and was married there 50 years ago, 
the golden wedding celebration having been held Feb. 19, this year. 
Coming here in 1870. Mr. Ornes was for years engaged as a ship 
carpenter and was well know. Mrs. Ornes and four children survive, 
being Mrs. C. Pugh, Catherine and John, of Minneapolis and Fred of 
Mt. Vernon, Wash.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the 
late home to the First Norwegian Lutheran church, 8th and State 
street and interrment (sic) will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 19, 1907 P.1


ADELINE S. ORTH-LORENZ    cemetery #44

Adeline S. Orth-Lorenz, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died 
early Monday morning, April 4, 2005, at the home.
Adeline was born Dec. 31, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and 
Anna Vnuk Gorychka.  She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class 
of 1936.  On June 28, 1947, she married Donald G. Orth and he preceded her in 
death Oct. 15, 1962.  She then married Oscar Lorenz on Jan. 12, 1979.  He 
preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1987.  Adeline was employed as a bookkeeper with 
the Manitou Girl Scout Council.  Adeline was an avid bowler.  She was an active 
participant in many leagues holding numerous offices and organizing tournaments.  
She was a 600-club member and was inducted into the Lakeshore Hall of Fame for 
her bowling career.  She was also inducted into the Manitowoc Women's Bowling 
Association Hall of Fame.  Adeline was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts and 
St. Mary's Rosary & Altar Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, two 
granddaughters, a great-grandson, and two sisters-in-law. Also surviving is a 
special friend, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She 
was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Sophie and John Barry; 
three brothers and sisters-in-law: Carl Gorychka; Flory and Colette Gorychka; 
Adolph and Dorothy Gorychka; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Alvin and 
Mary Orth; Floyd and Sally Orth; Ray Orth; Anita and Fred Maresh; and Viola and 
Jerome Brunner.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT), April 5, 
2005 where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon 
Robert Drobka.  Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Mary Catholic 
Church from 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005, until the time of service at 10 a.m.  
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Home, especially the nurses 
and aides in Tower Three for their support and compassionate care of Mom.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 5, 2005
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANNA ORTH   cemetery #13

Funeral services for Miss Anna Orth, 76, who died Wednesday, were held at 
9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wendel Catholic Church in St. Wendel.  The Rev. 
Richard Keller officiated.  Pallbearers were members of the Salm and Koerber 
families.
Burial was in the family lot in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1953
(edited for living)


ELIZABETH ORTH   cemetery #43

Mrs. Elizabeth Orth, 76, of 1415 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past 
three days.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Orth, nee Elizabeth Kraiser, was born Jan. 19, 1894, at Stratford, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Mary Engeldinger Kraiser. She was married to 
Edward A. Orth May 4, 1920, at Manitowoc, where the couple located. He preceded 
her in death Dec. 22, 1961. Mrs. Orth was a member of the St. Boniface St. Ann 
Society.
Survivors include five sons, two daughters, four step-sons, a step-daughter, 
two brothers, Myron and Walter Kraiser of Stratford; a sister, Mrs. Caroline 
Lackas, of Hartford; 33 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Seven children 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday evening, where 
a wake service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970


HELEN ORTH   cemetery #43

Mrs. Melvin Orth, 66, of 2130 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Orth, nee Helen Marion McGraw, was born Oct. 12, 1907, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Helen McGraw. She was married to Herbert 
Bernhardt in 1937 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was 
married to Melvin Orth in 1957 at Manitowoc. She had been employed in the 
office at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1972. She 
was a member of the Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's 
Club and St. Andrew Women's Council.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock by the 
Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's Club, St. Andrew Women's 
Council and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


JEFFREY ORTH   cemetery #44

Graveside funeral servies for Jeffrey Orth, five-day-old son of Richard 
and Mary Schroeder Orth, of 937 N. Eight St., Manitowoc, who died Friday 
morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, were held Saturday afternoon 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Leo Schmitt officiating.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 27, 1973
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[d. 10-26-1973 at Green Bay WI/age 5 unknown/parents: Richard and Mary Orth/space #393] 
(Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home marker)


LUCELLE ORTH   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908: 
A 3-week old child of Geo. Orth here died last week and was buried Thursday.


MARY ORTH   cemetery #43

Mrs. Mary Orth, 1324 So. Ninth street, widow of Peter Orth, died this morning 
after a prolonged illness, having undergone a surgical operation about a year 
ago. She was born at Summers, Kenosha county, May 8, 1866, being fifty-four 
years of age. Her husband preceded her in death nine years ago and she is 
survived by two children. They are Benjamin Orth and Mrs. W.J. Wachowitz, both 
of this city, she having made her home with the latter. Four grandchildren and 
two brothers and for sisters also survive. They are Nicholas and Mathew Grosser, 
Mrs. John Furher and Mrs. Henry Sullivan, all of Kenosha, Mrs. Thos. Bain of 
Russell, Ill., and Mrs. Jos. Teporten of Superior, Wis. Funeral arrangements 
will be announced later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1920 P. 8


MATHIAS ORTH   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901:
Death Sat. evening of 62-yr. old Mathias Orth from heart trouble. Mr. Orth had
trouble with his heart the entire day, the major part of which he spent in bed. In the
evening he got up and sat in an armchair. He asked for his medicine, but as Mrs. Orth
went to get the bottle he died suddenly. His doctor was called but could only confirm 
the death. Mr. Orth was born in the Rhineland and came to America with his
parents when he was 15. The family settled in Town Centerville. During the Civil War
Mr. Orth served with the 22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment. After the war he married
and settled in Town Gibson, moving to Manitowoc a year later. In addition to his widow
he is survived by 11 children. The funeral took place yesterday morning from the
Catholic Church.


RAYMOND ORTH   cemetery #43

Raymond J. Orth, 48, of 2407 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday 
of a coronary attack at his home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside military services will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Orth was born March 2, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Agnes 
Clark Orth. He married Mildred Burich Sept. 30, 1944, at Champaign, Ill. Mr. 
Orth was graduated from St. Andrew Parochial school and Lincoln High School, 
class of 1939. He was employed for the City of Manitowoc Street Department and 
was a member of the Teamsters Local 619 and the Otto Oas Post 659, V.F.W. He 
was also a veteran of World War II serving as sergeant in the Air Force from 
1962 to 1965 (sic).
Survivors include his wife; two sons; two daughters, two brothers, and two 
sisters. A brother, Donald, preceded him in death. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970


ROSA ORTH   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906:
Death Monday morning after an illness of 19 weeks of Rose Orth, the 13-year old
daughter of Peter Orth here, of consumption. The funeral will be held this
morning at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface Church….


GOTTHILF ORTLEPP   cemetery #87

This obituary is with his daughter Anna Krueger in cem. #87. Gotthilf Ortlepp
is not in the cemeteries on this site. Members of the Ortlepp family are in
Calumet county.
Gotthilf Ortlepp passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm Schnell [Schnuell],
three miles northeast of the village, on Monday afternoon. He was born in Sachs-Gotha, 
Germany August 9, 1845. In 1855 he came to this country, locating at New Holstein. In 
1868 he was united in marriage to Maria Koeppen in the town of Herman. Eleven children 
were born to bless their happy union.  Two years ago Mr. And Mrs. Ortlepp went to live 
with their daughter, Mrs. Schnell.
The remains were removed to the home of Max Ortlepp in the town of Rantoul and the 
funeral services were held from the Lutheran church at one o’clock Friday afternoon, 
Rev. Goltermann officiating.
Calumet County Reporter Friday, May, 11, 1917
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARIA ORTLEPP   cemetery #87

This obituary is with her daughter Anna Krueger in cem. #87. Maria Ortlepp
is not in the cemeteries on this site. Members of the Ortlepp family are in
Calumet county.
Maria Ortlepp, age 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Schnuell, 
in the town of Charlestown, last Sunday, April 7th, cause of death being 
attributed to old age.
Deceased was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, August 15, 1846, emigrated to 
this country with her mother and brothers in 1867 and settled in the town 
Meeme, Manitowoc County.  In 1868 she was united in marriage to Gotthilf 
Ortlepp and settled on a farm in the town of Rantoul where they resided 
for 48 years.  She was a true helpmate and hard worker and during those 
years helped her husband convert a piece of wilderness into a fertile farm.  
Her husband preceded her in death in 1917. She was the mother of 13 children, 
ten of whom are still living, four sons, John of Rantoul, Herman and Richard 
of Potter and Max living on the homestead; six daughters, Mrs. Emil Koch of 
Potter, Mrs. Edw. Hass of New Holstein, Mrs. Wm. Schnuell of Charlestown, 
Mrs. Chas. Ott of School Hill, Mrs. Julius Krueger of Kiel, and Mrs. Albert 
Hing of Plymouth.  She is survived by 17 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
Funeral and services were held Thursday at 1:00 pm from the farm home in 
town of Rantoul, followed by services at the Trinity Lutheran church.  
Interment being made in the church cemetery. The six son-in-laws acted as 
pallbearers.
New Holstein Reporter, April 12, 1929
(Note: Hing is probably supposed to be Hinz, or Hinze.)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ALFRED J. ORTLIEB   cemetery #32

Alfred J. Ortlieb, 79, 735 Second St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Sunday 
morning, Oct. 17, 2004.
Born Oct. 1, 1925 in Chilton, he was the son of the late George and 
Clara Scharenbroch-Ortlieb. He attended St. Mary's School and Chilton 
High School.
Al was drafted into the Navy and served from 1944 until 1946.
On Oct. 12, 1948, he married the former Evelyn Danes and the couple 
celebrated their 56th anniversary.
For 18 years Al worked for the Leverenz Shoe Co., and then he was postal 
clerk for 22 years retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church where he was a 
member of the Men's Club and was an usher for many years. Al was also a
member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, 
wood working and playing cards with his numerous card clubs.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel, one brother, two sisters, two 
sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.
A Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Ss. Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. 
Entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 to 
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, and from 9 until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday when brief 
family rites will be held before the procession to Church.
A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The Sheboygan Press, October 18, 2004


REV. AMBROSE OSCHWALD   cemetery #22

Name: Oschwald, Rev. Ambros
D.: 2/27/1873
B.: 3/14/1801
Reg. D.: 1/22/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: "Nearly 72 Yrs."
B.P.: Mandel-Fingen Amt Hufingen in Gross-Baden
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.161
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(Rev. Oschwald/b. 14 Mar. 1801, Mandel-Fingen Amt. Hufingen in GrossBaden)
#Oschwald,  Fr. Ambrose (March 14, 1801-Feb. 27, 1873 
-single -son of Mathias and Mary Ann Oschwald -Ambrose was the eldest of three 
children, the others being Martin and Margaret, both of whom are buried at 
St. Gregory's Cemetery -born Mundelfingen, Baden -ordained a Catholic Priest 
on Aug. 1, 1833 at Freiburg, Baden -after years of conflict with the Catholic 
Church in Baden, left for America with 113 followers on June 15, 1854 and 
established the religious community of St. Nazianz, starting in August of 1854 
-arrived in New York on the ship New York from Havre, France on Aug. 1, 1854 
-was the charismatic leader of the St. Nazianz religious community until his 
death in 1873) -was first buried under the alter of St. Ambrose Chapel -with 
his remains transferred to a newly constructed mausoleum to the south of the 
Loretto Chapel on Oct. 4, 1926


MARGARET OSCHWALD   cemetery #21

Name: Oschwald, Margaretha
D.: 4/3/1879
B.:
Reg. D.: 5/22/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 69 Yrs.
B.P.: Unadingen in Baden Germany
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz
Spouse:
F.: Mathew Oschwald
M.: Mary Ann Oschwald
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.305
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(Single -daughter of Mathias and Mary Ann Oschwald -sister of Ambrose Oschwald 
born Unadingen, Baden)


MARTIN OSCHWALD   cemetery #21

Name: Oschwald, Martin
D.: 3/10/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 76 Yrs.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Day Laborer
Pg. #: v.1 p.267
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(Son of Mathias and Mary Ann Oschwald -brother of Ambrose -born Unadingem, Baden)


STEPHAN OSEK   cemetery #69

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897:
Death on Mon. of Stephan Osek, who resided near the boundary 
of Centerville and Newton, of consumption. The deceased, who 
was 28, leaves a widow but no children, as well as his sorrowing 
father. The burial took place yesterday at the Polish Cemetery 
in Nordheim.


ELAINE M. OSESEK   cemetery #43

Elaine M. Osesek, age 85, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, died on Friday morning, April 11, 2008, at Aurora Medical 
Center, Two Rivers, surrounded by her family. 
She was born on Sept. 15, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
John and Mary Buretta. On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Henry F. Osesek 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
on Aug. 5, 1995. Elaine was employed at Aluminum Specialty and then 
Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. 
Francis of Assisi. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Daniel and 
Eleanor Buretta; and a brother-in-law: Norbert Benzshawel. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, 
at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with 
burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 
April 14, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2008 


MICHAL OSESEK   cemetery #43a

BODY OF LOCAL MAN WHO DIED WHILE SERVING TIME AT 
WAUPUN IS BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
The body of Michael Ossessik (sic), who died at Waupun prison while 
serving a two year sentence imposed by Judge Kirwan in circuit court 
a year ago, was brought here for burial last night. 
Ossessik was convicted in circuit court of a charge of attacking a 
woman in the Seventh ward whose home he was alleged to have entered. 
Reports from Waupun say that Ossessek had been in poor health for 
sometime. He is survived by his parents and brothers and sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 20, 1917, Page 5


RICHARD O'SHEA   cemetery #60

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891:
The body of Mr. O’Shea, who was a lawyer in Chicago, was brought 
here on Mon. and the following day was taken to Meeme for burial, 
his place of birth.


SCOTT A. OSIECZANEK   cemetery #43

Private family services for Scott A. Osieczanek, two-day-old son of Michael 
and Linda Osieczanek, of 4103 Delta St., Manitowoc, were held at 10 a.m. 
Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1971


MARY OSIK   cemetery #44

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. OSIK, OLD RESIDENT HERE
After an illness of several months, Mrs. Mary Osik, an aged resident 
of the city, was relieved by death early today, her demise occurring 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.A. Stanton, Chicago street, with 
whom she had made her home for some time. Death was due to a complica-
tion and advanced age. 
Mrs. Osik had resided in Manitowoc county for many years and was well 
known. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Stanton, this city and 
Mrs. John Larsen of Valparaiso, Ind. One brother, Joseph Yanda, of 
Merrill, also survives. The funeral will be held from Sacred Heart 
church Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 09, 1915, Page 1
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[cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Wenzel Yanda lot]


JOSEPH OSSIECK   cemetery #43a

Joseph Ossieck, 72, of 1229 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. 
Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ossieck was born March 11, 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas 
and Anna Glisch Ossieck. He attended St. Mary Parochial School. He sailed 
as a seaman on ocean freighters since 1919 and retired in 1964. Mr. Ossieck 
was a member of the National Maritime Union of America.
Survivors include a brother, John, two sisters, Mrs. Julius Wergin and Mrs. 
Anton Nowak, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and six brothers 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 4, 1972


FERDINAND OSTENFELDT   cemetery #44

History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: 
Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 530: 
Ferd Ostenfeldt, brick manufacturer, Manitowoc, is a native of Holstein, 
Germany, born July 18, 1829. When a boy he emigrated to America, and 
located in Calumet County; there he engaged in farming. He cultivated 
about eighty acres. This land had been formerly entered by his brother. 
In 1862, he was commissioned first lieutenant of Company E, 21st Wis. 
I.; the following October he was promoted to captain, and resigned, in 
1863, on account of wounds received at the battle of Perryville. He was 
United States Assessor in Calumet County from 1863 to 1870; has been 
Clerk of the County Board, Justice of the Peace, and was United States 
Census Enumerator in 1880. In 1876, he removed to Manitowoc, and has 
since been engaged in the manufacture of brick. He was married, Aug. 21, 
1862, to Miss Maria Friederichsen, of New Holstein, Calumet County. 
They have two sons.
**********
Soldiers’ And Citizens’ Album Biographical Record Grand Army Of The 
Republic 1888 Pgs 449-50: 
FERDINDAND OSTENFELDT, of Manitowoc, Wis., member of G.A.R. Post No. 18, 
was born July 18, 1829, in Schleswig, Germany. He grew to manhood in his 
native country and came to the United States in August, 1851. Soon after 
landing he came to Wisconsin and located at New Holstein, Calumet county. 
He remained there until he enrolled as a soldier in the United States 
service, enlisting in the fall of 1862, at Chilton, in Company E, 21st 
Wisconsin Infantry, for three years. When the company was organized he 
was made its 1st Lieutenant and proceeded to the field as such. Two weeks 
later, Oct. 8th, the regiment was in the battle of Perryville and 
encountered disaster at the outset, being placed by somebody’s blunder in 
a position where it received the fire from both armies. The Captain of 
Company E was killed and Lieutenant Ostenfeldt succeeded by grade to his 
position, although severely wounded. He remained in the field hospital 
with a wound in his right elbow several days and went later to the 
hospital at Lebanon, Ky. In the action at Perryville, 13 of his company 
were killed and the aggregate of the wounded brought the loss up to 30. 
Soon after reaching the hospital at Lebanon he received leave of absence 
and came back to Wisconsin and rejoined his regiment in January, 1863, 
reaching his command just after the battle of Stone River, and resumed 
connection with his company at Murfreesboro, and endeavored to engage in 
active duty. The wound in his arm had left it is such a condition that he 
was unable to perform the duty of a soldier and he was discharged Feb. 21, 
1863. In August, 1862, eight days before he enlisted, he was married to 
Maria Fredericksen, of New Holstein. They have two sons. 


MARIE OSTENFELDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891:
Death on Tues., following several years of illness with a nervous 
condition, of the wife of Ferdinand Ostenfeld. The funeral will 
take place this afternoon at the city cemetery.


ELMER J. OSTERLOTH   cemetery #61

Elmer J. Osterloth, 61, Osman tavern owner, died Monday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Reinhart Ulrich, interim pastor, will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Osterloth was born Nov. 30, 1911, at Milwaukee, son of the late Otto 
and Augusta Buschre Osterloth. He attended North Division High School, 
Milwaukee, and was employed at Milwaukee before his marriage. He married 
Goldie Potter Oct. 10, 1936, at West Bend, farming at Fillmore. In 1941, 
they moved to Random Lake, where they also engaged in farming. In 1955, 
they purchased their tavern at Osman. He was also employed as a guard at 
Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein, for seven years. He was a member of 
St. James Church.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and two daughters; two brothers, 
Lester, of Clintonville and Chester, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Louis 
Thomack and Miss Clara Osterloth, of Milwaukee; and 22 grandchildren. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 23, 1973


ANNA OSTERMANN   cemetery #44

WIDOW OF CIVIL WAR VETERAN IS CALLED TO REST
Infirmities attendant upon advanced age on Saturday evening at 
6 o'clock claimed the life of Mrs. Conrad Ostermann, for nearly 
79 years a resident of Manitowoc, death occuring at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Buss at 1307 S. Eleventh street.
Born in Germany February 10, 1844, Mrs. Ostermann, nee Anna Honig, 
was 87 years of age at the time of her death. With her parents she 
came to this country as a girl of eight and the family settled at 
Baltimore, moving to Manitowoc county in 1863. She was married to 
Conrad Ostermann shortly after her arrival here. Mr. Ostermann was 
called into service as a member of the Union forces shortly after 
they were married.
Her husband died on the family farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids 
in 1900 and the following year she came to Manitowoc. Immediate 
survivors are her three daughters, Mrs. John Sundt, Manitowoc Rapids, 
Miss Mary Ostermann and Mrs. Charles Buss of Manitowoc, three 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Other members of her 
family including a daughter, preceded her in death and she was the 
last of her line.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from 
the home of her daughter at 1307 S. Eleventh street with Rev. 
Koeninger of the Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. Interment 
will take place at Evergreen cemtery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 30, 1931 P.1
********
[bur. 3-31-1931/age 87 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Conrad Ostermann lot]


CONRAD OSTERMANN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900: 
Death Thurs. of Town Rapids farmer Conrad Ostermann after a long illness 
with heart trouble. Mr. Ostermann had suffered a stroke several months 
ago from which he lay unconscious for several days. He never recovered 
from this incident. He leaves a widow and several grown children. He was 
born in Germany on 16 Aug. 1840 and came to America as a boy. He served 
during the Civil War with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His funeral 
was held Sun. at the local cemetery with a ceremony by the G.A.R.
********
Funeral services over the remains of the late Conrad Osterman 
were held from the late home in Rapids Sunday and a large 
attendance of friends testified the esteem in which decedent 
was held. The services were in charge of the G.A.R. Post and 
Judge J.S. Anderson delivered the address. The interment was 
at evergreen (sic).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 5, 1900 P.2
********
[bur. 02-03-1900/cause: heart failure]


LIZZIE OSTERMANN   cemetery #44

Miss Elizabeth Osterman, a native of the county born at Rapids, 
died at her home 1507 (1607?) South Eleventh street. Miss Osterman 
was 51 years of age and had been a sufferer for some time. A mother 
and three sisters, Mrs. Chas Buss and Mis Mary Osterman, this city 
and Mrs. John Sundt of Rapids survive. 
The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church at 2 Wednesday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 06, 1918, Page 1
*********
[Elizabeth/bur. 05-08-1918/cause: chronic nephritis/
bur. on Conrad Ostermann lot]


SALVE OSUESON   cemetery #2

From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1905:
Death of 75-yr. old Samuel Olufsen, a veteran of the Civil War 
and a member of the local G.A.R. Post, died Tues. last week at 
his home in Town Manitowoc Rapids.
(Note: Death index indicates this is the same person)


ANNA OSULSON

RAPIDS PIONER (sic) DIES SUNDAY AT ADVANCED AGE, 83
Mrs. Anna, widow of Sam Osulson, pioneer resident of the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, died yesterday morning at the age of eighty-three 
years, suffering in late years with ailments incidental to old age. 
The decedent was born in Norway June 8, 1838, and came to this 
country with her parents about sixty years ago. Five children survive 
her, they are: Thomas, Samuel and Theodore Osulson, and Mrs. Oscar 
Wrolson, all of the town of Rapids and Mrs. O. Whaley a resident of 
South Dakota. Besides this seven grand children also survive. The 
funeral will be held at Jerpen, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. White 
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 19, 1921 P.1
*********
[Anna Osulfson/June 8, 1838/Sept. 18, 1921]


HANNAH OSULSON   cemetery #2

DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN MADSEN WOMAN
Mrs. Thomas Osulson, a well known resident of Madsen, died at her 
home there yesterday at the age of 40 years, death following an 
illness of some days. Decedent is survived by her husband, father, 
E. Halverson, one sister, Mrs. M. Udenby, of Manvel, N.D.; and one 
brother, Joseph Halverson, of Clarks Mills.
The funeral will probably be held ????? afternoon from the Jerpen
?????.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 24, 1916 P.8
(Note: She is the wife of Thomas on the 1900 census. The date on
the tombstone matches the date in the cem. record)


CATHERINE OSVALD / OSWALD   cemetery #39

From death record, county courthouse vol.#3, pg.#97
 
Catherine Oswald
White/female
occupation: Farmer's wife
age: 43 
born: Bohemia
d: Dec. 14, 1883, Franklin, Manitowoc co.
residence: Kossuth, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin



MATHIAS OSVALD / OSWALD  cemetery #39

From death record, county courthouse, vol.#10, pg.#615
 
Mathias Oswald
widowed
Male/white
occupation: Farmer
b. 6 Jan 1827, Bohemia
d. 9 March 1911 at 10 a.m., at Franklin, Manitowoc co., cause: old age
parents: Adam Oswald, b. Bohemia and ???, born Bohemia



DIXIE ANN OSWALD   cemetery #26

Dixie Ann Oswald, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Oswald, Kellnersville, 
died Saturday morning as a result of a car-bicycle accident.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msg. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Dixie Ann was born Sept. 9, 1963, daughter of Daniel and Dawn Menchal Oswald. 
She was a third grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funereal home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
until the time of service on Tuesday. Wake services will be at the funeral 
home at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 11, 1972


EPHRAIM D. OSWALD   cemetery #89A

FORMER TWO RIVERS MAN DIES IN MINN.
Eph. Oswald, Was Hardware Dealer at Mishicot For Many Years
Ephriam Oswald, a former business man of Mishicot where he was for 
years a member of the firm of Terens & Oswald, died at Sparta, Minn., 
and the body was brought to Two Rivers yesterday and funeral sevices 
held today under auspices of th (sic) Masonic order of which he was 
a member. Mr. Oswald, after failure of the firm of which he was a 
member at Mishicott, located at Sparta where he held a responsible 
position. He resided at Two Rivers for some time. He is survived by 
his widow and one brother, Perry J. Diehl, who is at present in 
California.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1916 P.1


FRANK OSWALD   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)


GEORGE J. OSWALD   cemetery #44

George. J. Oswald, 79, of 933 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Oswald was born March 2, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late George and Mary Havlovetz Oswald. He married Anna Naidl 
June 21, 1911, at Reifs Mills. Manitowoc County, and they farmed there until 
1928, when they moved to Manitowoc.
He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1949. 
He was a former secretary of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills, and 
a member of Manitowoc Carpenters Local 849. He was also a member of the Holy 
Name Society of Holy Innocents Church. Two brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death.
Survivors include his wife, two sons of Manitowoc, and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times - 16 Mar 1961
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GERTRUDE R. OSWALD   cemetery #44

Gertrude R. "Gertie" Oswald, age 98, formerly of 2119 Kemper St., died 
on Monday morning, July 21, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Gertrude was born on March 22, 1910, in Mishicot, daughter of the late 
Herman and Rose (Bonfigt) Franz.
She married Fred Mueller on Oct. 28, 1931, in Mishicot. He was the first 
police officer in Manitowoc County to die in the line of duty, on July 5, 
1932.
She married Wencil Oswald on May 9, 1935, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death on Dec. 7, 1967. Gertrude was a self-employed seamstress.  She was a 
member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include two brothers and two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law 
and one sister-in-law.  Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by one brother: Roland Franz; four sisters: 
Caroline Haag; Alice Brunner; Lucille Wilfert; and Emily Fricke; and one 
sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Delores Franz and Harold Wilfert.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, N. 14th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc.  The Rev. 
Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow 
in Evergreen Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the Oswald 
Family.
A special thanks to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for all the 
loving care Gertie received while she lived there.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 2008 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


HAROLD OSWALD   cemetery #55

Harold D. Oswald, 36, of Taus, died unexpectedly Tuesday Evening at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple 
Grove, the Rev. Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery with military graveside rites by Amvets Post No. 1032 
of Reedsville.
Mr. Oswald was born Aug. 22, 1936, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
Anton and Laura Welch Oswald. He attended Riverside Grade School and 
was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1954. He 
entered military service in 1957 and was stationed in Alaska. He was 
discharged in 1959 at Fort Lewis, Wash. He married Alice Baroun Sept. 
10, 1960, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He was formerly 
employed at H.G. Weber Co., Kiel, for 10 years. The couple took over 
the operation of the Oswald Tavern and Grocery Store at Taus in 
September of 1970.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church, Maple 
Grove, the Amvets Post No. 1032 of Reedsville, the Kellnersville Unit 
of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn., the Pembine 
Sportsmen's Club and local snowmobile clubs.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother died in infancy.
Friends may call at the funeral home, from 3 p.m. Friday until the time 
of service Saturday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday by 
Father Pimeskern and at 8:45 p.m. by the Holy Name Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 11, 1973


JIRI OSWALD   cemetery #39

The funeral of the late Geo. Oswald Sr., was held Tuesday from St. 
Augustine Catholic church, Reif Mills. Interment at the adjoining 
cemetery. It was one of the largest funerals witnessed here in a 
number of years. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 1917, Page 4


JOHN OSWALD   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Sep.)
John Oswald who has been ill for the past 10 years and totally blind, being
supported by the city, has died at age 46. He was buried Sunday from the English
Church.


JOHN HENRY OSWALD, MD   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1878:
Death of Dr. John Oswald of Two Rivers, on Sun., 28 Apr., 
of a stroke. He was buried yesterday in a ceremony led by 
the Odd Fellows of Two Rivers.


JOSEPH OSWALD   cemetery #39

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1896: 
Death in Town Franklin on Sat. of 32 yr. old Joseph Oswald, 
of consumption. The funeral took place Monday.


MARTHA OSWALD   cemetery #26

Martha M. Oswald, age 95, formerly of 12722 Highway T, Maribel, 
died Saturday night Dec. 15, 2007, at Rivers Bend Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center. 
Martha was born July 29, 1912, in the town of Franklin, daughter 
of the late John and Annie Hausner Oswald. Martha helped on the 
home farm and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. She was a 
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kellnersville. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister-in-law: 
Wencil Oswald, John Oswald, Raymond Oswald, Henry "Sam" Oswald, 
Charles (Anna) Oswald; one sister and brother-in-law: Emma (Frank) 
Havlovitz; one niece: Shirley Oswald; two nephews: Milton (Rose) 
Oswald and Allen Havlovitz. 
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, 
at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. 
Sr. Geri Krautkramer will officiate. 
Burial of her cremated remains will take place at St. Joseph 
Cemetery Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call at the 
funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services 
at 10 a.m. 
Martha's family would like to express a sincere appreciation to 
the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for the 
compassionate care she received the past few months. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 17, 2007 
*******
(29 Jul 1912/15 Dec 2007/SSDI)


MARY OSWALD   cemetery #36

Mrs. Mary Oswald, 89, of 1128 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since a heart attack 
a week ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
the Rev. Henry Stammer, pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kossuth National Cemetery.
Mrs. Oswald was born Mary Kubsh April 24, 1871, in Bohemia, daughter of the late 
George and Mary Kirt Kubsh. At the age of two, she and her parents came to the 
United States and settled in the Town of Franklin. She was married to Wencel 
Oswald Jan. 30, 1891, and they settled on a farm in the Town of Franklin for a 
few years. They then moved to a farm near Polivka Corners. She remained on the 
farm 10 years after the death of her husband in January, 1919, and then moved to 
Manitowoc.
Her hobbies were knitting and caring for plants and flowers. Two sons, William and 
Louis, a daughter, Christina, and three brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Branch and Emil of Manitowoc; four daughters, 
Mrs. Anna Popelar of Francis Creek, Mrs. Emma Sykora and Mrs. Louis Pilivka of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil Krainik of Polivka Corners; 11 grandchildren, 38 great 
grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 30, 1960 P. 9


OLIVE OSWALD   cemetery #36

Mr. and Mrs. J. Oswald of Branch will have the sympathy of friends in the 
death of their little daughter, Ollie, aged four and one-half years. The 
child died yesterday after a short illness, of scarlet fever. The funeral 
will be held tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 12, 1921 P. 1


SHIRLEY OSWALD   cemetery #39

Mrs. Vernon (Shirley M.) Oswald, age 67, of 6925 Madson Road, Whitelaw, 
died on Monday morning, Dec. 3, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center of 
Manitowoc County. 
Shirley was born on Dec. 24, 1939, in the town of Franklin, daughter of 
the late George and Marion (Kostechka) Naidl. She graduated from 
Reedsville High School in 1957. On July 18, 1959, Shirley married 
Vernon G. Oswald at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. She was a 
member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, and St. Mary's Altar Society 
of St. Augustine. She was a member and past treasurer of Inland 
Snowblazers, enjoyed flower gardening, traveling to Oneida casino, and 
an excellent all around homemaker. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Naidl; sister-in-law: 
Lily Ann Naidl; brother-in-law: John Bergquist; and brother-in-law and 
sister-in-law: Milton (Rose) Oswald. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at 
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Paul Paider will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the 
church cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, from 4 until 8 p.m. 
Deacon Cal Naidl will lead a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. 
Visitation will continue on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at the church from 
10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
A special thank you to Dr. Barylak, his staff, Lynn Neuser, and all the 
Critical Care Unit staff of Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County, 
for their compassionate care in Shirley's final hours. 
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 4, 2007


WENCIL OSWALD   cemetery #44

Body of Seaman Found in Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP)-An autopsy has been scheduled concerning the death of a 
Wisconsin freighter crewman whose body was discovered Thursday in Lake Erie 
a short distance offshore from nearby Oregon.
The victim was identified as Wencil Oswald, 55, of Manitowoc, Wis., a crewman 
aboard the freighter Sylvania.
Authorities said there was no sign of foul play, and that the victim may have 
fallen overboard.
The Sheboygan Press - 9 Dec 1967
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)