[ PL ] OBITUARIES
EMMA PLANTICO cemetery #44 Mrs. Emma Plantico, 92, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, March 9, at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Plantico, nee Emma Sachse, was born Nov. 27, 1889, at Brillion, daughter of the late Edward and Anna Dieckoff Sachse. She was married to Charles Plantico Nov. 27, 1913, at Plymouth, the couple moving to Manitowoc to reside. He preceded her in death in 1973. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, a sister, Mrs. Marshall Long of Roue 1, Valders, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, March 10, 1982 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ARTHUR G. PLANTIKOW Cemetery #44 I'm not sure if this is the right person, but the dates match this entry. Death Certificate: v.3 p.154 doc.176 Name: Arthur G. Plantikow Color/ Sex: White / Male Father: Carl Plantikow Mother: Bertha Plantikow Birthplace Of Deceased: Manitowoc, Wi Birthdate: April 14, 1884 Death Date: Dec.15, 1884 Cause Of Death: Diphtheria Place Of Death: Manitowoc, Wi Physician: Rev. L.R.P. Pieper Of Manitowoc, Wi Date Of Registration: Dec 31, 1884
JOHANN CARL GOTTFRIED PLANTIKOW Cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 29 November 1880) Johann Carl Gottfried Plantikow was born on February 2, 1821, in Obernhagen, Germany. He was married to Wilhelmine Volz since 1850.They had ten children, of whom five are living and five preceded him in death. He and his family emigrated from Germany last summer. He died Friday morning at half past twelve. His age was 59 years, 9 months, 23 days. _______________ Death Certificate: v.2 p.189 doc.311 Name: John Chas Gottf. Plantikow Color / Sex; White / Male Occupation: Farmer Age At Death: 59 Yrs. 9 Mo Death Date: Nov 26, 1880 Cause Of Death: Inflammation Of Bowels Place Of Death: Town Of Cooperstown Physician: Rev. A.W. Keibel Of Town Of Cooperstown Place Of Burial: Town Of Cooperstown Date Of Certificate: Dec. 29, 1880 Date Of Registration: Dec. 31, 1880
MARY C. PLATT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900: Death Fri. of 80-yr. old local resident Mrs. J.E. Platt of old age debility. Mrs. Platt, who was born in Cayuga, NY, came to Manitowoc with her husband in 1852 and has lived here ever since. She was a sister of Joseph Vilas. She leaves 2 children. Her funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
WINFIELD SCOTT PLATT cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 27 Feb 1862: Winfield Scott Platt died, son of Jarvis E. and Mary Platt. ******** [Note: Helen Mary Platt is buried next to him and her stone only has her 1st and middle name as well
ANTON PLATTEN cemetery #22 Name: Platten, Anton D.: 1/17/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 80 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.88
JOSEPHINE PLATTEN cemetery #21 Mrs. Josephine Platten, 84, St. Nazianz widow of Peter, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, last week Wednesday after a lingering illness. The former Josephine Burkard, she was born February 16, 1889 in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinzen Burkard. On May 20, 1913, she married Mr. Platten at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. After marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Liberty, until moving to St. Nazianz about ten years ago. She was a lifelong member of St. Gregory Parish, its Christian Mothers Society and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Platten was a member of Wagner-Eberle-Sukowaty American Legion Post 477 at St. Nazianz and prior to that was a member of Thompson-Burkard American Legion Post at Valders. The Thompson-Burkard Post was named for her brother, the late Matthew Burkard, who was a United States Army veteran of World War I. Survivors are two sons, Anselm of St. Nazianz and William of rural Valders; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Ehrens of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Unterlander of Evanston, Illinois, and Mrs. Roman Bowser of Austin, Texas; 14 grand- children and a great-grandchild; a brother, Peter Burkard of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Miss Clara Burkard and Mrs. Rose Koeppen, both of Sheboygan. Funeral Mass was read Saturday at St. Gregory Church, The Reverend David Christel, SDS, a cousin was celebrant along with the Reverent Cyril Dickrell, SDS, pastor. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ********** Josephine nee Burkard (Feb. 16, 1889-Sept. 12, 1973 wife of Peter [1888-1963] -married May 20, 1913 at St. Gregory -daughter of Anton Burkard and Elizabeth Heinzen -residence 102 Douglas Court -died from "generalized abdominal cancer")
MARY PLATTEN Dec. 8, 1924 "Death Comes as She Kneels at Prayers. Mrs. John Platten, St. Nazianz, Stricken at Church." Death came to Mrs. John Platten well known resident of St. Nazianz, as she was at prayer Monday morning. Stricken at the services Mrs. Platten was removed to her home in unconscious state and never regained consciousness passing away at 9:30 Monday evening. Her death is a great shock to the community. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's church at which she was an attendant, Thursday morning. Mrs. Platten had attended first mass at the church and as she kneeled was seen to suffer and when other worshippers went to her assistance it was thought she had fainted. Efforts to revive her failed and a physician found that she had suffered a stroke which proved fatal a few hours later. "Came to the State in 1866." Born at Detroit, Mich., August 16, 1864, Mrs. Platten, nee Mary Schuettler, came to Wisconsin with her parents when but two years old in 1866 and had since resided here. She had made her home in St. Nazianz for twelve years, previous to that time residing on a farm. She is survived by her husband and two children, Peter Platten on the old homestead a mile north of St. Nazianz and Miss Hildegard Platten. Four brothers John Schuettler of Washington, Nicholas and Joseph, of St. Nazianz and Frank of St. Cloud, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hildebrand, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Katherine Biskobink, of Plymouth and Mrs. Theresa Kutz, Milwaukee and three grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Platten was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Nazianz and was well and favorably known and her death is keenly felt.
LEONARD PLATZ cemetery #82 Leonard L. Platz, 82, Route 1, Elkhart Lake, a Town of Rhine farmer, died Sunday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. He was born April 20, 1893 in the Town of Russell, a son of John and Selma Thalheim Platz. He attended the district school. On May 16, 1916 he married Clara Schmahl. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Rhine. The celebrated their 59th wedding aniversary. He was a former clerk of the Harrison School District for 18 years and a former director and secretary-treasurer of the Sheboygan County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his widow; and a son, Emery, at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Reverend John Seidler, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Town of Russell, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
LILLY A. PLATZ cemetery #84 Mrs. Lilly A. Platz, 79, of 1106 Whittier Ave., Howards Grove, died late Monday in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1898 in Kiel, daughter of the late Henry and Martha Casper Backhaus, and attended schools in Kiel and the Town of Rhine. On Oct. 27, 1923, she married Robert A. Platz at Kiel. The couple resided in Sheboygan and later at Howards Grove. Mr. Platz died March 16, 1949. Mrs. Platz retired from the Kohler co. in 1960. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Sheboygan, the Mary Martha Circle and the adult school class of the church. Survivors include a son, three daughters (names omitted for privacy); 10 grandchildren; one brother, Lester Backus, of Tucson, Ariz., and a sister, Mrs. Erna Manz, of Howards Grove. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Sheboygan, with the Rev. Ruben Grossheusch, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville. Friends may call at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home in Howards Grove, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and until 11 p.m. Wednesday, and at the church after noon.
ROBERT PLATZ cemetery #84 Robert Platz, 51, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday following a lingering illness. Born Jan. 25, 1898, at Elkhart Lake, the son of Philip and Catherine Platz, he was married Oct. 27, 1923, in the town of Rhine to Lilly Backhaus, and following their marriage they resided in Sheboygan. For the past 13 years they made their home in Howards Grove. Mr. Platz was employed at the Kohler Co. for 20 years until the time of his illness. He was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed church of Sheboygan. Survivors are his wife, four children, a sister, and his father, Philip Platz of Kiel. His mother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Walter H. Ahren Funeral Home at Howards Grove, with the Rev. E. C. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be made in Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Friday noon until the time of the services. (edited for living)
STEVE PLEKAN cemetery #43 Herald Times Reporter, Tue. May 27, 1980 PLEKAN Steve Plekan, 57, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, died Sunday afternoon, May 25, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Kohnke will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Plekan was born Dec. 15, 1922, at St. Joseph, Mo., son of the late Harry and Mary Dmytrik Plekan. He moved to Manitowoc where he married Emma Piefer Sept. 25, 1943, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He had been employed at Kelvinator Commerial Products, Inc. for 25 years and also had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Plant II. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Coast Guard from July 1, 1941 to Sept. 18, 1945. Survivors include his wife, four sons and a daughter-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, four sisters, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Military rites at Graveside will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ANNA S.M. PLEUS cemetery #40 Name: Pleuss, Anna Sophia Magdalene D.: 1/2/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/22/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 5 Mo. B.P.: Tn. Liberty D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Trinity Churchyard Tn. Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: Ernst Pleuss M.: Anna Free Cause of Death: Convulsions Pg. #: v.1 p.81 **************** (Anna Sophia Magdalene Pleuss/dau. of Ernst Pleuss and Anna Free/d. 2 Jan. 1870/ age 1 yr. 5 mo./cause: convulsions/church record-Trinity Lutheran))
ARTHUR PLEUSS cemetery #40 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: Death of a 10-yr. old son of Town Liberty resident Louis Pleus(sic) on Wed. last week from typhus.
ERNST PLEUSS cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 24 July 1902: Ernst Pleuss, an elderly resident of our city, died Sat. following a 6-mo. confinement. The deceased was born in Germany 10 Jan. 1830 and came to America in Jan. 1849. He first settled in Cedarburg but shortly afterward moved to Town Liberty in our county. Since 1896 he has been living here in Manitowoc. He is survived by a sorrowing widow and 7 children. His funeral was held Mon. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Newton.
HARRIET MAGD. CAROL PLEUSS cemetery #70 Name: Pleuss, Harriet Magd. Carol D.: 1/10/1872 B.: 8/12/1868 Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. 4 Mo. 29 Da. B.P.: Newton D.P.: Newton Cem.: St. John's Cem. Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: F.: Friedrick Pleuss M.: Mary Pleuss Cause of Death: Diphtheria Pg. #: v.1 p.139
MARIA D. PLEUSS cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907: Death Sunday of elderly Mrs. Fr. Pleuss in the residence of her son-in-law Theodor Teitgen in Newton. The funeral was held Tuesday.
CHARLOTTE PLINSKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1893: Death on Mon. morning of Mrs. Charlotte Plinske in the residence of her son, Ferdinand Plinske on North 11th St. in Manitowoc. The deceased who had reached the age of 82 yrs. 4 mos., will be buried Fri. afternoon in the city cemetery.
FRED PLINSKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901: Death in Green Bay on Mon. of Ferdinand Plinske, a former resident of our city, at the age of 50 from consumption. The deceased had gone to Green Bay about a month ago for hospital treatment. He was single. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon.
HENRIETTE PLINSKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1891: Death on Mon. evening here of Mrs. Henriette Plinski, widow of the late John Plinski. She was 74 yrs. 12 days of age, the mother of Wilhelm Plinski, and mother-in-law of Messrs. Christian Daeke, Louis Bartke And Mr. Rosenthal, the teacher. The funeral will take place this afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: general debility]
HERBERT PLINKSI cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: Pneumonia took the life of a 2-yr. old son of Herbert Plinski here on Thurs. The funeral was held Sun.
IDA PLINSKI cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901: Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Plinski here a couple of days after giving birth to a child. Mrs. Plinski, who had been born in Manitowoc County, was 40 yrs. of age. The funeral was held Mon.
WILHELM PLINSKI cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: Death here last week of Wilhelm Plinsky from consumption with which he had been afflicted for a long time. The deceased, a joiner by profession, leaves 8 children who are now without either father or mother. The funeral was held Friday.
GERHARD PLOCKELMANN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1878: Death of Gerhard Plueckelmann of Gibson by suicide 8 days ago last Monday. Only 29 years old and sick, he shot himself.
HEINRICH PLOCKELMANN cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1884: Death of 70-year old Mr. Ploeckelmann (no first name given) who had lived in Mishicott since 1857.
RICHARD F. PLOECKELMAN Cemetery 89C Funeral services for Richard F. Ploeckelman, 73, of Birmingham (Cullman County, Alabama) will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Christ the King Abbey, Father Abbott Leonard Giardina officiating, with burial in Forest View Cemetery in Two Rivers, Wisc. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ploeckelman died Monday, July 28 at Lakeview Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Mischot, Wisc. to Alvin and Loretta Ruthmansdorfer Ploeckelman. He attended schools in Two Rivers, Wisc. and worked at Harlow City Supermarket. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on March 13, 1951. He went to Ft. Sheridan, Ill. and attended basic training at Camp McCoy, Wisc. He served in Germany as occupation Troop Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Battery "A" 5 AAA AWEN until Feb. 1953. After discharge, he worked again for Harlow City Supermarket, then worked as a tool and dye maker at Mirro Alum. Plant I in Two Rivers. He also worked part-time at Bunyan Mink Ranch in Mischot. He married Jo-Ann Kock in June 1956. She preceded him in death April 19, 1991. He married Marian Birringer Satori on Dec. 16, 1978. They moved to Dallas, Texas in 1979 and he worked as a machinest for Cain Machine Co. In 1985, they moved to Birmingham where he worked as a machinist for 16 years. Mr. Ploeckelman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jo-Ann Kock Ploeckelman; a son, Paul Ploeckelman; and two brothers, Gerald and Lavern Ploeckelman. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, a stepdaughter, four brothers, and a sister.
JO ANN PLOECKELMAN cemetery #63 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Jo Ann Ploeckelman, 57, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, died Friday morning, April 19, 1991, at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. A brother, Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mishicot. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Mishicot, daughter of the late Michael and Phoebe Stoeman Koch. She attended Holy Cross Parochial School and Mishicot High School. For a number of years she was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company as an assembler. Survivors include two sons; two daughters and sons-in-law; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, five sisters and three brothers-in-law; two grandchildren and two step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul, and a sister, Kathryn Gorny. Friends may call at Holy Cross Church after 9 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., April 19, 1991
CHRISTINE PLOECKELMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: Death Sun. of South 8th St. resident Mrs. Henry Ploeckelmann, as a result of childbed fever in her 31st year of life. The deceased, nee Christine Mahnke, was born here in Manitowoc 14 Apr. 1874 and married Mr. Ploeckelmann 4 yrs. ago. She is survived by her husband and one child. The funeral was held Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. Her mother preceded her in death on 20 July of this year. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904: Emil Mahnke, a Manitowoc printer who has pursued the “black art” in Sheboygan for many years, was in our city recently to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Ploeckelmann. ******** [Christina/bur. 11-29-1904/cause: confinement]
WILHELMINE PLOECKELMANN cemetery #45 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899: The news of the death in Branch of Mrs. Heinrich Ploeckelmann in our last week's edition, came so shortly before going to press that we could only issue a short article. This week we want to add the following information: Mrs. Ploeckelmann nee Ellermann was born 06 May 1850. In 1867 when she was 17 she married Heinrich Ploeckelmann, her surviving husband. Thirteen children were born to this marriage of whom only one has died so that the other twelve - 5 sons and 7 daughters are left to mourn her passing along with 6 grandchildren. On the morning of her death, 16 Sep., Mrs. Ploeckelmann felt perfectly well and no one could have guessed that she would not be living the following day, but when her husband got back from doing business in Manitowoc she complained of feeling unwell. He immediately left to get a physician to come by, but in the interim she had a heart attack and died. Her funeral took place on Tues. under the direction of Pastor Zenk. RUTH J. PLUMB cemetery #44 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, March 1, 1979 Miss Ruth J. Plumb, 70, of 845 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate, cremation will follow and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Plumb was born June 20, 1908, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Holmes Plumb, attending schools in Manitowoc. She was graduated from University of Wisconsin and obtained her masters degree in social work from the University of Chicago. She served overseas with the Red Cross during World War II and did social work at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago. She also worked for the National Polio Foundation in Manitowoc and with Manitowoc Counseling Center. Survivors include a brother, John H. Plumb and a sister, Mrs. Helen Eggers of Manitowoc. Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of memorial service. Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Family Service Home Aid Program or charity of the donor's choice. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
EMMA PODHOLA cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: The second twin of Frank Podhola here died Sat. The passing of the other twin we had reported last week.
FRANK PODHOLA cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902: Death Tues. of a 2-wk. old child of Frank Podhola here.
JOSEF PODRABSKY cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1909: Joseph Podrabsky died an early death under the wheels of a freight train on Thursday evening last week. He was a farmhand near Francis Creek and his mutilated body was found Friday morning. How the accident happened is unclear since there were no eyewitnesses. What is known is that the unfortunate man, who lived on his parents’ farm, helped his brother with threshing on Thursday. At sundown he visited the store of Joseph Zemans where he stayed about an hour and left for home after 9 o’clock. It is known that he was sober. The train went through the station northbound about 10 o’clock, and it must have hit the homebound man without the engineer noticing. The body was missing one arm and one leg which were found in the vicinity and the body was so mangled that identification had to be made from the clothing. District Attorney Healy and Coroner Falge are investigating.
ANNA POEST cemetery #16 Name: Poest, Anna D.: 12/21/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/26/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 14 Yrs. 9 Mo. B.P.: Coop. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Rossochowitz Spouse: F.: Thomas Poest M.: Mary Driscoll Cause of Death: Measles Pg. #: v.1 p.237
JANE POEST cemetery #16 Name: Poest, Jane D.: 12/12/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/17/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 19 Yrs. (9 July) B.P.: Coop. Wis. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. L. Rossochowitz Spouse: F.: Thom. Poest M.: Mary Driscol Cause of Death: Measles Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.234
REBECK POST cemetery #16 Name: Poest, Rebeck D.: 12/19/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/26/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 12 1/2 Yrs. B.P.: Coop. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Rossochowitz Spouse: F.: Thomas Poest M.: Mary Driscol Cause of Death: Measles Pg. #: v.1 p.236
HENRY POH (Wooden Cross) Cemetery #48 (The following obituaries were sent in by a family researcher, see contributors page) 15 April 1875 Delavan Republican Somnambulism. This was put in fearful practice Monday evening last by one of the mute lads, a pupil at the Deaf and Dumb Institute, at Delavan, by the name of Henry Poh. He is a bright strong young man of sixteen years, and his sleep walking heretofore has attracted no special attention. But on the evening mentioned, he had stated that he could take such a leap as he afterwards took. Sometime between the hours of eleven and twelve he arose from his bed in the upper dormitory of the west wing of the building, climbed through a small window to the roof of the building that joins the west (T) to the main building, a hight [sic] of some forty feet, from here he either walked off or jumped off the north side to the ground, alighting on a sidewalks breaking the boards in several places, apparently where his feet, knees and head struck the boards of the walk. Then he picked himself up, went round the building to the front door where he was soon found by Edgar Fiske, the night watchman. He presented a horrible appearance, but was taken care of, when it was found that no bones were broken, but his feet, knees, left elbow, and head were bruised. He says it did not hurt him much and will soon be about as usual. In examining the sidewalk, hair was found in one place, thus showing how narrow was the escape. The boards giving way under his feet, elbow and head, eased the concussion as he struck, but if he had alighted a few inches north or south of where he did upon the support of the walk, the result must have been fatal. Later. Reports show the young man was hurt more seriously than apparent at first, and now lies in critical condition. He is receiving the kindest of care and attention, and hopes of his recovery is strongly entertained by the attending physician. 22 April 1875 Delavan Republican Death of Henry Poh, the Mute. Last Monday morning, Henry Poh, the mute lad who leaped from the roof of the institute building, died. His sister came Saturday night from Manitowoc, where his parents live, and was with him during the Sabbath. This was his third term at the institute, and he was considered one of the most promising pupils of his class. For a few days previous to his fatal leap, he had been somewhat unwell, but after a few days in the hospital, he came out apparently better, and went to the table and to his bed with the other pupils. There appeared to be nothing unusual in his manner, except that he spoke of the heat, and was a little restless. From his sister it was learned that he had been troubled with night walking while younger and at home. It is most probable that after getting upon the roof, he either leaped or slid off, as he struck some twenty feet from the building. He was undoubtedly asleep when he spring. He was a young man of remarkable fortitude. He was cheerful and considerate to the last, and very desirous not to be attended to the discomfort of others. Picking up the Delavan Paper of last week, he found his name and scanned the article, and said the editor had made a mistake in spelling "climbed". He talked of dying calmly, and said he was prepared to die. Just before his few last breaths, he threw up hands to his weeping attendants and friends, saying hastily in signs and repeating it two or three times, "Don't be sorry for me, it is all right." He seemed to have a view of the other world and his spirit was going where the deaf hear, and can sing the praises of Him who "ruleth all things well." Monday afternoon his sister departed with his remains for home. She was attended to the depot by the pupils and the officers of the institute in procession. This sad accident and death has cast a gloom over the pupils of the Institute, as Henry Poh was one whom they both loved and respected. April 1875 Milwaukee Sentinel Henry Poh, the mute who leaped from the roof of the Delavan asylum, died Monday. 24 April 1875 Walworth County Liberal About the County. Delavan. A sad accident resulting in death has occurred at the Deaf & Dumb Institute. A young man, a pupil of seventeen years of age, got up in his sleep and climbed to the roof, from whence he walked off, and fell a distance of forty or fifty feet. Reports at first indicated that he was not seriously hurt. But Monday morning he died, after nearly a week had elapsed from the time of his fall. His name was Henry Poh and his relatives live at Manitowoc Rapids. His sister came and took his corpse home Monday afternoon. The institute turned out in procession to the depot to see the deceased and his sister off. They presented quite an imposing appearance. 29 April 1875 Delavan Free Press ...The deaf and dumb institute, and the "Dummies," as they are affectionately termed, are always lions of Delavan - mute lions of course. But a short time [ago] one of the poor unfortunates, in a fit of somnambulism, walked off the roof of the building in the night, receiving injuries from which he died in a few days. 1875 Annual Report of the Institute for Education of the Deaf and Dumb Superintendent's Report. The two cases of death, mentioned in the physician's report, deserve a passing notice. That of Henry Poh, son of Peter Poh, of Manitowoc, occurred April 19, 1875, from the effects of a fall in somnambulism. The school-record shows him to have been the second pupil in the fifth grade in point of scholarship; and he is spoken of in the highest terms by all as a boy of unusual intelligence and amiability. He was about fifteen years of age, and in his third year in school.
PETER POH cemetery #44 The following obit was sent in by a family researcher. It's translated from German and dated 30 October 1885. The researcher can be found on the contributors page for contact information. Peter Poh. On last Sunday the mortal remains of our old and respected citizen Peter Poh of Manitowoc Rapids, where he in the last years had sold his farm on the Green Bay Road, was carried to his grave. His wife and three adult sons survive. The decedent was born on May 10, 1814 at Neustadt a. d. Haardt in the Rheinpfalz, Kingdom of Bavaria. He came to America in 1834, became a citizen in 1839 in Philadelphia and came to Wisconsin in 1847 where he lived in Manitowoc County. He was an industrious honest man who enjoyed respect and affection by those who knew him. Peace to his ashes! ************** From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1885: Death last Fri. of Peter Poh, a long time resident of Town Rapids, often Supervisor in that town and eventually occupant of almost every civil position there. Mr. Poh was born on 10 May 1814 and came to Manitowoc Co. when virgin timber covered most of the middle and northern part of Wisconsin. The deceased was buried last Sun. and Mr. Adolph Wittmann delivered the graveside sermon.
JOSEPHINE POHL cemetery #44 obituary - POHL - Mrs. Josephine Pohl, 79, of 606 N. Water St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Pohl was born January 20, 1881, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Anton and Catherine Dvorak Pilger. She was married April 27 1898, to Julius Pohl and the couple operated Tower Tavern at Manitowoc from 1914 until his death in 1944, and Mrs. Pohl, operated the tavern from that time until 1958. Mrs. Pohl was a member of Women's Benefit Assn. Royal Neighbors of America, Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, G. U. G. Germania Societ, Auxiliary of Veterans of foreign wars, Auxiliary of American Legion, Women's Relief Corps, and the City Homemakers. Surviving are 2 brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, and Michael of Reedsville; and 7 sisters, Mrs. Peter Reimer, Mrs. Joseph Hudon, Mrs. Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Bernard Kowalski, and Mrs. Arthur Mueller of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ed Warren of Los Angeles and Mrs. Frank Benesh of Brea, CA. (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
JULIUS POHL cemetery #44 POHL - Julius Pohl, 76, who operated a tavern in the Sixth ward for 20 years until ill health forced him to retire nine years ago, died at his home, 921 S. 11th Street, early this morning. The body will be taken to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home Wed. morning where funeral rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John Evangelical church will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Pohl was born on March 14, 1867 in Oshkosh and came to this county in october 1897. He was married April 27, 1898 to Josephine Pilger who survives. Mr. Pohl was a brakeman of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for a year and for two years served as an engineer at Elevator A. he then moved to Edgar, WI, where he worked a farm for six years and operated a blacksmith shop there for another 6 years. In 1915 the Pohls moved back to Manitowoc when Mr. Pohl took over the operation of his tavern. Besides his widow a sister, Mrs. Ella Aebisher of Chilton survives. (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
ANNA POHLAND cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 25 Feb.) Death last Thurs., 20 Feb., in Town Centerville, of 44 yr. old Mrs. Carl Poland of pneumonia. She leaves her husband and 8 children, the youngest age 4. The funeral was conducted last Sun. by Pastor Sprengling at the Lutheran Cemetery.
VACLAV POLIVKA cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1904: Death Thurs. last week of 78-yr. old Wenzel Palivka, Sr., an old resident of Town Kossuth, in the home of his son Wenzel. The funeral was held Sun. at the Union Cemetery in Francis Creek.
JUDITH POLSTER cemetery #82 A 1966 Kiel High graduate, Mrs. Clarence Polster, Sheboygan Falls, was killed in a traffic crash near Monticello, Iowa, Saturday. She was the former Judith Pontzloff, foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mathes, Kiel. Mrs. Polster, 24, was killed when the car her husband was driving was sideswiped by an on-coming car and then crashed head-on into another auto. Also killed in the crash was two-year-old Terry Lee Polster. Mr. Polster suffered a fractured right leg, lacerations to the face and knees, plus bruises and abrasions. Two other Polster children, Dawn Marie, 3, and Michael 1, were injured. Dawn has a broken hand and elbow. They were taken to St. Luke’s Hospital at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and were reported in fair condition. The Polster family was enroute to Center Junction, Iowa, to visit a business acquaintance of Mr. Polster. Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Polster and her son, Terry Lee, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiated at the services. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. She was married to Clarence Poister on June 19, 1966 at Kiel. Mrs. Polster was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Kohler. Terry Lee was born December 21, 1967 at Sheboygan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) 9-1970
ROZARIJE PONNOCNA cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1909: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek –15 Mar.) 80-year old Mrs. Ponowsky died Thursday of old age debility. The funeral was 11 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic cemetery.
LOUIS POOCK cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1874: Death of LOUIS POOK on Fri. in Two Rivers.
HENRY POPP cemetery #82 Henry Popp, 75, of 315 Paine Street, Kiel, properietor of the Kiel Resale Store and Antique Shop, died August 5 at St. Nicholas Hospital, where he had been admitted the day before. He was born July 11, 1901 in the Town of Rhine, a son of Phillip and Anna Mathes Popp. On December 27, 1922 he married the former Edna A. Price at Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake. The couple resided in Elkhart Lake until May, 1934, when they moved to Kiel. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1972. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Private funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, on Saturday afternoon. The Reverend Joe Anderson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
DELMAR W. POST cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1997 Delmar W. Post age 80 of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, August 5, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 1997, at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. He was born December 31, 1916 in the town of Kossuth Manitowoc County, son of the late Albert and Catherine Rohr Post. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the class of 1935 and served with the United States Navy during World War II. Delmar married the former Leona P. Franz on September 11, 1937, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in Kewaunee and Two Rivers prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1960. Mrs. Post preceded him in death on August 20, 1988. He owned and operated Post Auto Supplies of Two Rivers and was also employed by Manitowoc Engineering Company until his retirement in 1979. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; three daughters and sons-in-law, one brother, one sister and brother-in-law, 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Eileen Gollata; three grandchildren; two brothers, Milton and William Post; one sister, Grace Schmitt Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening led by Father Roman.
IDA POST cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death in the local Holy Family Hospital of 19-yr. old Helene Post, daughter of Mr. H. Post here, of appendicitis. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ******* [cause: appendicitis]
LEONA P. POST cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 1988 Leona P. Post 69, of 1221 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, August 20, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Post, the former Leona Philomena Franz, was born July 6, 1919, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ignatz and Helen Popp Franz. She resided in Manitowoc and Two Rivers most of her life. She married Delmar W. Post on September 11, 1937, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Post was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Rosary Society of the parish and also did volunteer work at St. Mary's Home for 11 years. Survivors include her husband, Delmar W.; two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, three sisters, 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen Gollata, three grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday. Rosary Service will be held at 4 p.m. by the Rosary Societ;y and a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Berryman.
MILTON H. POST cemetery #32 Herald Times Reporter March 7, 1980 Post Milton H. Post, 61, of 249 E. Noyes St., Berlin, Wis., died Monday, March 3, at Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Helmuth Kehlewill officiate and entombment will be in Knollwood Memorial Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Post was born July 7, 1918, at Shoto, son of the late Albert and Katherine Rohr Post. He married Myrtle Bebow July 3, 1956, at Dubuque, Iowa, and was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife, a son of Phoenix; two daughters, one of Bellevue, Neb. and one of Tempe, Ariz. two brothers, Robert of Two Rivers and Delmar of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Evelyn) Lessmiller of Green Bay and Mrs. Grace Schmidt of Burlington, Wis. and nine grand-children. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until the time of funeral service. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ROBERT D. POST cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 2003 Robert D. Post Robert D. Post, age 71 of 2419-17th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, February 14, 2003 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2003, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Ken Coenen with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park & Chapel Mausoleum, State Highway 310, Manitowoc. Robert was born November 23, 1931, in Tish Mills, son of the late Albert and Catherine Lucy Rouer Post. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1954. On October 1, 1955 Robert married Celia Rezek in Melnik, Wis. She preceded him in death on February 13, 1986. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering for 40 years until his retirement in 1991. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law of Manitowoc and Mishicot; two daughters and sons-in-law of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren; one sister Evelyn Lessmiller, Green Bay, a step brother; of Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Delmar, Milton and William; two sisters; Grace and Lydia and two step brothers; George and Bernard Engeldinger. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, Sunday evening, February 16, 2003 (TONIGHT), from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
WILLIAM W. POST cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, February 21,1970 Post William W. Post, 40, of 2337-42nd St., Two Rivers, a crane operator at Manitowoc Engineering, died shortly before 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, as a result of injuries received at the plant Friday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Post was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Nov. 6, 1929, a son of the late Albert and Mrs. Catherine Rohr Post Engeldinger. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He married the former LaVerne Gerhard at Algoma June 28, 1952, the couple moving to Two Rivers in 1954. Since 1956 he had been a crane operator at Manitowoc Engineering. Besides his wife, he leaves two sister, Mrs Melvin (Evelyn) Lessmiller of Green Bay and Mrs, Lloyd (Grace)Schmidt of Burlington, Wis., three brothers, Robert and Milton of Two Rivers and Delmar Post of Manitowoc; his stepfather, Nick Engeldinger of Denmark, and three step-brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DANIEL P. POSTEL cemetery #82 Daniel P. Postel, 75, of 613 Fourth St., Kiel, died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan after a brief illness. He was born on April 16, 1882, in Germany, the son of the late Daniel and Mary Postel. He came to this country in 1886 with his parents, who settled in Houghton, Mich. Later the family moved to Port Washington where he received his early education. Following that he moved to the vicinity of Kiel where he was employed on a farm and at several taverns for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock, Wednesday afternoon, at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, in Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, will be in charge of services. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon until time of service. Survivors are one brother, Louis of Kiel; a step-sister, Mrs. Katherine Knabe, of Milwaukee; several nieces and nephews. (no newspaper named, 1957)
CHRISTINE POTTGIESSER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1906: Death Saturday morning of Mrs. Philipp Pottgieser (nee Gaetgen) in the home of her niece Mrs. Pingel here. The deceased was born 20 December 1827 in Bremen and came here from Germany in 1866. She worked many years as a seamstress and thereby became known among the most prominent German families of our city and enjoyed wide admiration. Since the death of her husband she has led a secluded life, influenced by her advanced age. Her past friends took notice and helped when possible. She suffered a stroke several weeks ago and was visited from time to time at her residence on South 9th Street and was found to be in critical condition. She was taken to the residence of Mrs. Pingel, her niece, where she be cared for and receive medical attention. The doctor declared at the outset that because of her advanced age the patient could not be expected to improve. Then death arrived Saturday morning. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: exhaustion]
PHILIPP POTTGIESSER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sept. 1890: Death on Sun. morning of the well-known and widely loved citizen of our city, Mr. Philipp Pottgieser. Deceased was born 18 Sept. 1824 in Essen in the Ruhr and so was 66 yrs. of age. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Milwaukee. He fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, serving in the 37th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His health was severely affected by his war service. He came to Manitowoc in 1867 and worked here as a tailor, but his ability to work grew weaker and weaker. It was only through the influence of Dr. Schweichler that the veteran, now ill with asthma, was granted a pension just a few months ago. For his sorrowing widow and many friends, his death after long suffering can only be considered a release. On Tues. afternoon he was laid to rest in the city cemetery.
ANNA POWALEK cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Mrs. Anna Powalek, quite possibly the oldest resident of our county, died Sat. at the age of 101. Mrs. Powalek came to Manitowoc with her late husband about 40 yrs ago and has lived here ever since. She is survived by one daughter here and another in Poland. In addition, she has 29 great-grandchildren here and 16 in Poland. The funeral took place Tues. at the Polish Cemetery.
CLARA POZORSKI cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: Death Fri., after a long difficult illness with consumption, of Mrs. Clara Porsorski(sic) in the home of her mother Mrs. Knechtl here. The deceased, who was 22, leaves her husband and one small child. Her funeral took place Mon. morning from the Catholic Church.
CAROLINA J.A.F. PRAHL Cemetery #17 From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Jan. 23, 1894: Mrs. Prahl died suddenly on Sunday evening of heart failure. Mrs. Prahl was about 60 years of age and the faithful wife of Mr. Prahl, who is a well known farmer in this town. She leaves her husband and several sons and daughters besides numerous relatives and friends to mourn over her death. ************* From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death of 63 yr. old Mrs. Frederich Prahl of a heart attack very early Sun. morning in Cooperstown. She is survived by her husband and 7 married children – 4 girls and 3 boys. Mr. Prahl left on Wed. of last week to visit some of his children who live in Milwaukee, Racine, and Cedarburg. On Mon. he received telegraphic news of the sudden death of his wife. Also notified were Messrs. Anton & August Boettcher and wife of Cedarburg; Mr. Charles Boettcher of Racine; Messrs. Wilhelm & Frederich Prahl, and John Heidemann and family of Milwaukee. The funeral yesterday afternoon was heavily attended and took place at St. Johannes Cemetery of Rosecrans.
WILLIAM PRANGE cemetery #87 William Prange Killed By Auto Near His Home A 10-year-old Louis Corners boy, William Prange, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Prange, sustained a fractured skull and a broken leg when struck by a car driven by William Schmahl, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, near the home of his parents, a few miles northeast of Kiel late Wednesday afternoon, June 18. He died Thursday morning in a Sheboygan hospital from the injuries. He was taken to the Memorial hospital in the Kiel fire department ambulance. This fatality brought to eight the number of persons who have lost their lives on Manitowoc county streets and highways during 1947. William was born in Kiel in 1937. The family moved to Louis Corners in 1938, the father being employed by the Lauson company at New Holstein. In the public school at Louis Corners he was a fourth grade student. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services for William were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutheran church in Louis Corners with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
THEODOR F.H. PREHN cemetery #70 Name: Prehn, Theodor, F.H. D.: 2/10/1869 B.: 4/8/1866 Reg. D.: 9/17/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yr. 10 Mo. B.P.: Tn. Newton D.P.: Tn. Newton Cem.: St. John's Cem. Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chs. Wagner Luth. Mins. Spouse: F.: Theodore Prehn M.: Friedricke Leppenhagen Cause of Death: Diphtheria Pg. #: v.1 p.65 *********** (Theodor Friedrich Heinrich Prehn/d. 10 Feb. 1869/bur. 12 Feb. 1869/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
ANNA PRESTON cemetery #44 Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1854 Dec 09: Anna Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston. ********** [cemetery record died 12-07-1851]
N. BEATIE PRESTON cemetery #44 Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1861 May 2: N. Beatie Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston ******** Formerly Miss Butler/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc ******* “N. Beatie Preston,” otherwise as N. Beattie, was married to Dr. Abram Preston following the death of his wife, Ann McAllister. The vital record calling out date and location of their marriage has not yet been located; but they were married before the census of 1860. Third parties call her Nancy Beatta (Butler) Preston, but the spelling, “Beatta” does not seem the one she used. contributed by GeneJunky
J.H. PRESTON also WELLS PRESTON cemetery #44 Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1856 Apr 12: Wells Preston died in Maple Grove brother of Abram W. Preston ******* Wells Preston, Dr. Abram Preston’s brother was born Joseph Wells Preston, and he is otherwise reported mistakenly in the Evergreen Cemetery readings as J. H. Preston. The Evergreen Cemetery reading reports he dec’d April 8, 1856, ae 35y, 8m 10d, thus b. c29 April 1820, just one day off from the VR for Joseph Wells Preston: Concord, New Hampshire, Index to [New Hampshire] Births, Early to 1900; Film No. 1001028, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah. JOSEPH WELLS PRESTON, Male; Birth: 28 Jul 1820; Birth Location: Rumney Twp, Grafton, NH Father: Joseph Preston/Mother: Eliza B. Burnham Dr. Abram Preston is bur. West Rumney Cemetery, Rumney, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. contributed by GeneJunky
JIRI PRINCL cemetery #66 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 22 Oct.) Also, death last Fri. afternoon of the father (not named) of George Prinzel. The deceased was over 90-1/2 yrs. of age., and his wife had died during the ocean crossing as the family came to America about 50 yrs. ago. Burial was last Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills.
MAGDALENE PRINCL cemetery #66 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Dec.) 68-yr. old Mrs. Geo. Princel died Fri. in her home near here after an illness of several weeks. She leaves her husband as well as a son and a daughter – Matt. Princel, on the old family farm, and Mrs. J. Krejci, who lives near here. Mrs. Princel was buried Sun. in a heavily attended funeral at the Tisch Mills Cemetery. (Note: Age does not match, but this is not unusual)
ANN PRITCHARD cemetery #58 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908: Sudden death in Town Meeme on Friday of Mrs. Pritchard at age 77-1/2. She had been sound and healthy heretofore but died suddenly from a stroke while she was washing the pots and pans.
SCHOLASTICA PRITZL cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death Wed. last week of a small child of Leo Pritzl in Whitelaw.
ANTON PROCHAZKA cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1908: Death Friday, on his birthday, of Anton Prochazka, a well-known resident of our city from heart disease with which he had suffered many years. Prochazka came to America from his Bohemian homeland in 1850, living successfully in Watertown, St. Louis, Manitowoc and Reedsville. In 1859 he settled here and established a machine shop. Later he established a shipbuilding installation in partnership with Hanson and Scove, and in the 60's built the cutter "Andy Johnson". He retired in 1901. He is survived by a widow and 3 children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
EARL PROCHNOW cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908: A child of Mr. G. Prochnow, Jr., in Reedsville, died Wednesday last week.
ADELINE PROELL cemetery #44 Adelina Proell nee Stiefvater (Nov. 17, 1854-Dec. 26, 1939 -wife of John Proell [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory] -after the death of her husband in 1879, she lived with her daughter Olive Vits in the City of Manitowoc -daughter of Lorenz Stiefvater and Francisca Wiesler -born Kohlerhof, Baden and baptized at St. Ulrich Catholic Church, Ehrenstetten, Baden -died in City of Manitowoc -residence 601 North 6th -died from "dilated heart with mitral regurgitation -2 weeks -and paralysis agitans -8 years" ) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
JOHANN PROELL cemetery #21 John (March 8, 1843-Aug. 23, 1879 -husband of Adelina nee Stiefvater [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory] -son of John Proell [1814-1889] and Mary Andrasga -occupation is listed as "register of deeds" "He had been County Register of Deeds the last three years. A short illness turned into cholera causing his death. He had been town clerk, the Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years ago when he was elected Register of Deeds" -from Der Nord-Western, Aug. 28, 1879 "John Proell, Register of Deeds for Manitowoc county, died on Saturday evening at 10 o'clock after a brief but painful illness. Just one week before his death he visited his father in Eaton. While there he was attacked by the cholera morbus, but under the attendance of Dr. Hayes, of that place, so far recovered as to be able to be removed to his home in this city [Manitowoc]. He seemed to do very well until Friday night when he grew worse so rapidly that his life was despaired of. He was unconscious on Saturday and died at the hour above stated. Mr. Proell was born in Upper Austria in the year 1844 and was 35 years old at the time of his death. He emigrated to this country in 1858. He lived for a long time in Eaton, this county, taught school there and held the position of town clerk and Justice of the Peace. He was elected to the office of Register of Deeds in the fall of 1876, and re-elected last fall. He was married to Miss Adaline Stiefvatter June 26, 1877, and leaves one child about one year old." -from obit -born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia from Hamaburg and South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858, in the company of his father -died from "consumption") ********** From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1879: Death of John Proell on 23 Aug. after a short illness. He has been County Register of Deeds for the last three years. A short illness turned into cholera causing his death. He had been the town clerk, then Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years ago when he was elected Register of Deeds. The burial took place last Tues. at St. Nazians, the earlier residence of the deceased.
JOHN PROELL SR. cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1889: Death of John Proell on Mon. night in St. Nazianz. He was a longtime resident, and reached the age of 79 yrs. The funeral took place this morning. (Note: Date is right but age is off.) *********** The following was sent in by the researcher for St. Nazianz on the contributors page: Husband of Mary nee Antresca -son of Mathias and Mary Proell farmer -born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia from Hamburg and South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858 -traveling with him is his son John Proell, Jr. -on Oct. 22, 1858 purchases from Fr. Ambrose Oschwald 120 acres in the NW 1/4 of Section 24, Town of Eaton -this becomes the base of the Proell farm that remains in Proell ownership to this day
KATHERINA PROFAZ cemetery #22 Name: Profac, Katharina D.: 11/10/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Meeme Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.205 *************** Profatz, Katherina (baby -Nov. 1, 1876-Nov. 10, 1876 daughter of Fredolin Profatz and Stephania Fessler -born Town of Meeme) (Note: Profaz in St. Gregory record, Profac on d. record, Profatz on birth record)
ELIZABETH PROHASZKA cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1876: Death of Mrs. Prohazka, last Saturday, wife of Alderman Prohazka. Burial was last Monday. (Note: From cemetery office: Our computer requires a month/date/year format. The lot owner probably said it was in 1876, so if we know the year but not the exact date, we would enter 01/01/1876. So, I would go with the obit since it is also in 1876. Something peculiar. Also buried on that lot (supposedly on the same day 7/10/1876) is a Julia Chloupek. The burial register only has buried Mrs. Stupelzky? Friend. So, if Mrs. Prohaszka was the friend buried on 7/10/1876, then perhaps Julia Chloupek was not really buried on that day. Perhaps the records for the two women got mixed up. I have a Julia Chloupek buried in section K in 1930, but I'm not sure it would be the same one. There was some connection between the families, because I found this on the site in the Edwards Directory: 'Prochazka & Chloupek (Anton Prochazka and Emanuel Chloupek), machinists, 9th, cor. Chicago"
MARIA PROL cemetery #22 Name: Proll, Maria D.: 9/15/1864 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 54 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.25 ************* (Note: Proell in cemetery, Prol on church record, Proll on d. record)
AUGUST PROWINSKY cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: A death occurred in Centerville, that of 49-yr. old August Provinski of cancer. His funeral was held Fri. morning.
BERNARD PROWINSKY cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: Death Saturday in Centerville of Bernhard A. Provinsky at age 16 yrs. 9 mos. 6 days, of diabetes. The funeral was Monday.
J. ROBERT PROWINSKY cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1905: 14-yr. old Robert Provinski in Town Centerville died recently of diabetes.
HERMAN PRUETER cemetery #84 Herman Prueter, 60, of 724 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Washington Junior High School. He was maintenance foreman for Manitowoc Public Schools. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery, Kiel. Mr. Prueter was born July 8, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Herman and Mary Staeffler Prueter, and attended schools there. He was graduated from the Dairy School at University of Wiconsin in 1920, then came to Manitowoc where he was cheesemaker for Manitowoc Products Co. Later he was part-owner of Two Rivers Dairy and Manitowoc Gurnsey Dairy. He married Adeline Wunsch June 11, 1927, at Mosel, in Sheboygan County. The couple moved to Manitowoc shortly thereafter. He worked for some time for Manitowoc Builders and in 1948 began working for Manitowoc Public Schools in its maintenance department. In 1960, he was promoted to maintenance foreman. He was a member of St. John United church of Christ and Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. and A.M. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Two sisters and a brother precede him in death. - January 30, 1963
MARY PRUETER cemetery #84 Mrs. Herman Prueter, 81, Of Kiel, Dies On Sunday Mrs. Herman Prueter, 81, of 716 N. Sixth street, Kiel, passed away at her home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. after an illness of two weeks. She had been in failing health for the past several years. Nee Miss Mary Staeffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staeffler, pioneer residents of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, she was born Dec. 31, 1862, in the town of Schleswig. On May 21, 1882, she was married to Herman Prueter in the town of Meeme by the late Rev. Daniel Illig. For the first three years of their married life they resided in Rockville where her husband owned and operated a blacksmith shop. In 1885 he disposed of the shop and purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig which he operated until 1919 when he turned it over to his son, Fred. They then built their present home in Kiel. Mr. Prueter died March 4, 1939. Survivors are eight children, Mrs. Edward (Dora) Henschel and Mrs. Otto (Minnie) Hildebrandt of Kiel, Mrs. Theodore (Anita) Meyer and Louis of Town Meeme, Fred on the homestead near Rockville, Arthur of Theresa, Hugo of Green Bay, and Herman, Jr., of Manitowoc; six grand- children and four great-grandchildren; six sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Lena Selk, Mrs. Minnie Kusel, Mrs. Charles Burmeister and Fred Staeffler of Dysart, Ia., Mrs. Julia Schultz of Mitchell, S. D., Mrs. George Lindner and Mrs. W. C. Burgdorff of Kiel, Carl Staeffler of Appleton and Robert Staeffler of Edgerton, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Prueter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1932 and their 55th wedding anniversary in 1937. She was a member of the Frauen Verein of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of Kiel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence and at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be near Kiel in the Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the home beginning Tuesday noon. 1943
CAPTAIN HERMAN PRUSS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1891: After a 3 mo. long severe illness, Hermann Pruss died Mon. night. The deceased, who had been perfectly healthy heretofore, fell suddenly ill on 26 Aug. with a liver illness. The doctors were unable to stem the course of the disease. His loss was felt throughout the entire city and county. Hermann Pruss was born 27 May 1842 in Neustadt in Schleswig- Holstein. His father was a boatman and so as soon as he finished school he went directly to sea. He rose from ships boy to ordinary seaman to helmsman, traveling to Europe, America, Asia and Africa, finally coming to America in 1854 to New York. Later he settled in New Orleans from where he served on the West Indian route. During the Civil War he was drafted into the Confederate military. After the war he came to Manitowoc on 14 June 1868 and served from here as captain of various sailing ships on the Great Lakes. In later years he gave up the sailor’s life and operated the “Delmonico” Tavern until his recent hospitalization. Captain Pruss married on 21 June 1868. He is survived by his widow and 3 daughters. His funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.
SOPHIE PUFAHL cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Sept.) Old Mrs. Puhfall died last week at 73 and was buried in the Lutheran Church Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children.
AUGUST PULS cemetery #35 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902: August Puls, an old settler of Town Kossuth, died Sun. after a long illness. He was 65-yrs. old and had been a resident of our county for 45 yrs. He was preceded in death by his wife 3 yrs. ago and now leaves several children.
MARIA PULS cemetery #35 From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899: Death Wed. last week, in her residence in Town Kossuth, of Mrs. Maria Puls at the age 50 yrs. 2 mos. 15 days of a stroke. The deceased, who leaves her husband and 5 children, was buried 08 July under the direction of Pastor Sieker of Rosecrans.
MATHILDA PULS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902: Following a 3-day illness, 21-yr. old Miss Mathilde Puls died here on Mon. The deceased, who in addition to her parents leaves 3 sisters and a brother, will be buried this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.