[ SPI ]   OBITUARIES

EDGAR SPIEGEL     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906:
A small child of Henry Spiegel here died Friday last week and was buried
Thursday.
(Note from cem. office: Edgar was born in Mishicot and is buried on the 
William Spiegel lot.)


ERNESTINE MARY LOUISE SPIEGEL   cemetery #44

Name: Spiegel, Ernestine Mary Louise
D.: 3/22/1870
B.: 2/28/1870
Reg. D.: 3/15/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. M. H. Quehl
Spouse:
F.: Christian Spiegel
M.: Louise Dahlstein
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.72
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(Note: The d. date on this record is in error. Ernestine was b. 2/28/1870 and lived
for 2 days. This would make her d. date 3/2/1870.)


MARIA SPIEGEL   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Mary Spiegel of Two Rivers died last evening at the Holy Family 
hospital. She was 74 years of age and had been ill but a short time. 
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church 
at Two Rivers. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. August Sampe; 
Mrs. Carl Fischer, Manitowoc Rapids, and one son, the latter at 
Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 04, 1920, Page 5


WILHELM SPIEGEL    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1888
Death of shoemaker Wilhelm Spiegel, age 29, last Fri. of tuberculosis. Burial
took place Mon., 23 Jan. at Evergreen Cemetery.
Note: Death date would be Jan. 20, 1888


WILHELM SPIEGEL   cemetery #89A

PIONEER OF COUNTY PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS, AGED 77
William Spiegel, a pioneer resident of the county, died at Two Rivers 
at the advanced age of 77 years. The burial was held there. Decedent 
was born in Germany in 1840 and came here in 1854, locating in this 
city. He later removed to Rapids and then to Mishicot and of late years 
resided at Two Rivers. He is survived by a widow, one son and two 
daughters. Harry Spiegel of this city is a grandson of the decedent.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 05, 1917, Page 5


AUGUSTA SPIERING   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Augusta Spiering, 82, of 1817-14th St. Two Rivers, died Friday 
night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the 
Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Spiering, nee Augusta Hedtke, was born Jan. 20, 1888, at Winthrop, 
Minn., a daughter of the late Adolph and Bertha Jacobs Hedtke. She was 
married in Minnesota in 1912 to Frank J. Spiering, longtime general 
superintendent for the Walter Oeflein Construction Co. of Milwaukee. 
The family moved to Two Rivers late in World War I when Mr. Spiering 
supervised construction of one of the Mirro Aluminum Co. plant additions 
being built by the Magestic Construction Co. of Milwaukee. Her husband 
died at Two Rivers in 1939. She was a member of the Ladies Society of 
St. John church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Holdorff of Manitowoc; two sons, 
Lyle and Norman of Two Rivers; three brothers, Paul and Roy of Minneapolis, 
Minn., and Ernest Hedtke of Superior, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 2, 1970 P.7
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The following is for her husband who is buried in Minnesota:
Frank L. Spiering, 57, building construction superintendent who 
had charge of erection of several of the largest buildings in the 
state during the past 25 years, died at his home at Two Rivers 
Saturday evening.
Spiering supervised the construction of most of the larger buildings 
at Two Rivers and Manitowoc in the past several years and also 
supervised the building of the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, the 
Northland at Green Bay and the Wausau at Wausau. He was connected 
with the Walter Oeflein Construction company of Milwaukee for 13 
years, while in recent years he was connected with the Hamman 
Construction company of Manitowoc.
Seven weeks ago Spiering broke his right leg in a fall while at work 
on the addition to the White House Milk company plant here and was 
confined to his home. He was recuperating from this injury when heart 
disease set in about a week ago.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, at 9 o'clock from the 
Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers and at 9:30 o'clock 
from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. 
The body will then be taken to Winthrop, Minnesota, where there will 
be short services from the home of Mr. Spiering's brother, William, 
and interment will be in the Winthrop cemetery.
Mr. Spiering was born at Winthrop, Minn., Sept. 12, 1882. He attended 
the schools there and remained in that city until he went to Milwaukee 
several years after his graduation. Twenty-five years ago, shortly 
before coming to Milwaukee Mr. Spiering married Miss Augusta Hedtke of 
Gaylord, Minnesota. The couple remained in Milwaukee for some months 
and then came to Two Rivers where they have lived since.
His first job at Two Rivers was the western portion of Plant 1 of the 
Aluminum Goods company when he was connected with the Majestic 
Construction company. Scores of other buildings in Two Rivers and 
Manitowoc, including the Hotel Manitowoc, were built under his super-
vision. He supervised building of most of the AGM plants and also 
supervised buildings of the new Plymouth city hall. His biggest jobs 
were those for the Oeflein Construction company. He began working for 
this firm in 1918 and continued with it until 1934. Since then he 
worked for several other large firms and in the past few years had been 
connected with the Hammon company of Manitowoc.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Lyle, Two Rivers and Norman at home; 
one daughter, Joyce, at home; two brothers, seven sisters and one 
grandchild.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it 
may be viewed until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1939 P.2
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Frank L. Spiering, 57, building constuction superintendent, died 
at his home at Two Rivers Saturday evening and funeral services 
were held Tuesday morning after which the body was taken to 
Winthrop, Minn. The widow, two sons and a daughter survive him.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, October 20, 1939 P.6


BABY SPIERING   cemetery #89A

TWO RIVERS NEWS:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spiering are mourning the death of a two months 
old son who died at the home, 1817 Fourteenth street, this morning. 
The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 
o'clock, Rev. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 23, 1926 P.14


CARL SPIERING   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death Tues., after a long illness, of 76-yr. old Carl Spiering. The deceased came here
several years ago from Hillsboro, So. Dakota, but has lived a secluded life since his
illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the local post of the G.A.R.
He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from
the Lutheran Church.


LOUISE SPIERING   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: 
Death Friday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital of Miss Louise Spierung, 
assistant librarian in the local library, as a result of a sudden stroke 
she suffered recently. The deceased, who was 32, is survived by her 
sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday 
afternoon.
[bur. 11-10-1908/cause:nephritis]


ANNA SPINDLER   cemetery #82
 
Miss Anna Spindler, 74, Route 1, Elkhart Lake, Town of Herman, died early 
this morning following a lingering illness.
Born Oct. 1, 1883, in the Town of Herman, the daughter of the late Fred and 
Pauline Schallenberg Spindler, she was baptized and confirmed at Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed Church in the Town of Herman. 
She attended the district school and later was employed as a seamstress.
Survivors are three sisters and a brother, Miss Bertha Spindler of the Town 
of Herman, Mrs. George Nauth and Mrs. Alvin Schreiber of Kiel, and Fred 
Spindler of Ada. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating, and burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 2 p.m. Friday to 
10 a.m. Saturday and then at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to the time of the 
service. - 1957


ANNA AUGUSTA SPINDLER     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1897:
On Tues. afternoon the telegraph news reached here that 
Mrs. Anna Spindler, wife of Charles E. Spindler, died in 
Chicago. Mrs. Spindler, who had enjoyed excellent health, 
became ill a short while ago and was told that the illness
could be stopped by undergoing a dangerous operation. The 
operation was performed a few days ago in Chicago and Mon. 
evening Mr. Spindler returned here convinced that all was 
well and the outcome good. A few hours later, Mr. Spindler 
was reached by telephone and told to return to Chicago 
because her condition had worsened. Naturally he traveled 
there immediately but had to report the death of his wife 
on Tuesday. The deceased, who married her husband in Germany, 
where Mr. Spindler has a business, reached the age of 38 yrs. 
and leaves 2 children - ages 15 and 12. Her body was brought 
here yesterday afternoon and will be buried this afternoon in 
the city cemetery.
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[cause: acute peritonitis]


ANNA MARIA SPINDLER   cemetery #82

From Sheboygan county death records:
Anna Maria Spindler nee Rosenthal (v.17 p.546)
Wife [of John Spindler]
Sept. 23, 1855-Oct. 2, 1916
Daughter of John P. Rosenthal and Catherine Stein (both born Germany)
Born New York
Died from "acute myocarditis"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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On Thursday afternoon the burial of Mrs. John Spindler 
from Town Russell took place at the Kiel Cemetery with 
Pastor Rech officiating.  She had died suddenly from a 
heart attack at her home and had reached the age of 60 
years and 9 days. She leaves behind her husband, seven 
sons and one daughter.  Mrs. Spindler was a well-known 
resident of Sheboygan County and respected by all who 
knew her. 
1916 - translated by N. Zimmermann
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From St. Peter UCC church records
Anna Maria
Born September 23, 1855 in New York
Died October 2, 1916
Church records make her 61 years and 9 days old.


BERTHA SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Miss Bertha Spindler, 82, a life-long resident of the town of 
Herman, died Monday at Rocky Knoll where she had resided the 
past month.  Born on Nov. 23, 1892 on the homestead farm in 
the Town of Herman, she was a daughter of the late Frederick 
and Pauline Schwalenberg Spindler.  She was a member of Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, and its Ladies Aid 
Society. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher. 
Survivors include nieces and nephews.  Two brothers and six 
sisters preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at Bethel UCC, the Rev. Donald 
King, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, April 22, 1975


CATHARINA SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Catherine M. Spindler, 71, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, died 
Wednesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a 
lingering illness. She was born in the Town of Herman Nov. 27, 
1895, a daughter of the late Ludwig and Maria Strauss Spindler. 
She attended elementary school in Ada, was graduated from the 
Kiel High School in 1914, and then took a short course at 
Milwaukee Normal.  
On March 4, 1916, she was married to Louis F. Spindler of the 
Town of Russell at the Bethel United Church of Christ in the 
Town of Herman.  The couple farmed in the Town of Russell until 
1920, and in the Town of Schleswig until 1945, when they retired 
and moved to the Town of Rhine.  Mr. Spindler died in 1953. She 
was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, and 
its frauenverein.  
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Marcella) Voss, R. 1, 
Elkhart Lake; two sons, Roland and Melvin, both of R. 2, Elkhart 
Lake; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren;  and a sister, 
Mrs. Louisa Spindler of Ada.  A sister, a brother and a grandson 
preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ in Kiel.  The Rev. John F. Bauman, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 2, 1967


CHARLES E. SPINDLER   cemetery #44

Charles E. Spindler, 59, of 620 Huron St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services wil be accorded 
Mr. Spindler by the V.F.W. Post No. 659.
Mr. Spindler was born Dec. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin C. 
and Hazel Martin Spindler. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
from Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo. and Northwestern University, 
Evanston, Ill., School of Commerce. He entered the armed forces Mar. 31, 1942, 
serving in the European theater. He was discharged July 22, 1946, with the 
rank of captain. He married Marie France Grave May 10, 1946, in Paris, France. 
He had been associated with the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, for some years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973


EDWIN C. SPINDLER   cemetery #44

LOCAL MAN IS JUROR DRY CASE
Charles Mueller, Milwaukee saloon man, the first tried by a federal jury 
in Wisconsin for violation of the prohibition law, was acquitted Saturday. 
Mueller was indicted at Milwaukee on eight counts and the jury was out 
nineteen hours. Edwin C. Spindler of this city was a member of the jury.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 8


ELEANOR SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Eleanor Spindler, 81, of 308 St. Paul St., Kiel, died early today 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 
10 days.
Born Jan. 13, 1883, in the Town of Herman, a daughter of the late 
Frederick and Mary Strassburger, she attended district school and on 
April 14, 1904, was married to Jacob Spindler in Bethel United Church 
of Christ in Town of Herman.
The couple resided in Kiel where Mr. Spindler was employed at Stoelting 
Bros. Co., until his death in 1927.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ at Kiel, was past 
president of the German Frauen Verein, a charter member of the Women's 
Guild Society, and for many years served as a Sunday School teacher.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Donald Ronk of Shiocton; seven grandchildren 
and several nieces and nephews. A son, Harold, two sisters and two brothers 
also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Sunday 
to 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon until the time of the 
services. - June 26, 1964


EMMA SPINDLER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1881:
Death of 22 year old Mrs. Emma Spindler, on 24 Jan. She was
the daughter of Balentine Goetzler and was married only 16 
months ago to Mr. Spindler of Chicago. Burial will take place 
at 2pm today. (long article)


EMMA SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Miss Emma Spindler, 68, passed away suddenly Monday morning at her home in 
the town of Herman, near Ada.
She was born March 8, 1882, in the town of Herman, daughter of Fred and Pauline 
Schwallenberg Spindler.  For many years she lived in Kiel and Highland Park, Ill.  
For the past 27 years she has made her home in the town of Herman.
She was a member of the Ladies’ Aid of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church 
in the town of Herman.
Survivors include five sisters, the Misses Anna, Katherine and Bertha Spindler, 
town of Herman; Mrs. George Nauth and Mrs. Alvin Schreiber of Kiel, and one brother, 
Fred, of Ada.
Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church, town of Herman.  The Rev. W. C. Koehler will officiate, and burial 
will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, until 11 a.m. Thursday, and from noon, Thursday, until the hour of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, September 5, 1950 – P. 10


FREDERICK SPINDLER   cemetery #82

F. Spindler Passes Away
Fred Spindler, aged 87, a lifelong resident of, the town of 
Herman, passed away at his home there on Sunday afternoon.
The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Spindler, was 
born September 26, 1855, in the town of Herman. On November 
13, 1879, he was married to Pauline Schwalenberg of the town 
of Meeme, and she preceded him in death September 20, 1941.
Survivors are seven children, the Misses Emma, Anna, Kathryn,
and Bertha Spindler at home, Mrs. George (Mary) Nauth of the 
town of Rhine, Mrs. Alvin (Margaret) Schreiber of this city, 
and Fred Spindler of Ada; ten grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren; one brother, Louis of Kewaskum; one sister, 
Mrs. William Stienecker of the town of Herman. One daughter 
died in infancy; a son, Jacob, died July 31, 1927, and a
grandson, Harold Spindler, died November 6, 1938.
Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday afternoon at 
one o’clock at the family residence in the town of Herman, 
and at 1:30 o’clock in the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed 
church there. The Rev. Calvin Franz officiated, and interment 
was made in the Kiel cemetery.
1942


HAROLD SPINDLER   cemetery #82

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN MARSH FATAL TO HUNTER
Harold Spindler, 26, Died Of Wounds As Result Of Discharge Of Gun Sunday
In the first hunting fatality that ever occurred on the Sheboygan marsh, 
Harold Spindler, 26, Fremont street, Kiel, was fatally injured Sunday 
morning when his 16-guage shotgun accidentally discharged under his right 
arm as he and two companions, Arnold Ruh and Fred Stoelting, both of Kiel, 
were preparing to return from a duck hunting trip on the marsh.  
He died at Plymouth hospital at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, an hour and a half 
after the accident.  The charge from the gun entered the right armpit, 
where it tore out the blood vessels.  
According to Mr. Stoelting, the three men went on a hunting trip Sunday 
morning.  At the time of the accident, about 10:45, they were two and a 
half miles up the Sheboygan River in the motorboat, the “North Star”.  
They were then preparing to leave.  They had packed their equipment in 
the boat when Harold reached for the barrel of his double-barrel shotgun 
to pull it toward him.  By some unfortunate chance, one of the hammers 
accidentally was released and the gun discharged.
Ruh and Stoelting immediately started up the “North Star’s” motor, and 
during their hurried descent down the river, two and one-half miles to 
the marsh dam, their starting point, they attempted to give the injured 
man the best first aid they could—trying to staunch the flow of blood.  
Finally they reached the dam, assisted Spindler to their car and hurried 
to Elkhart Lake.  The doctor there was not at home, so they hastened to 
Plymouth, arriving at about 11:45.
The son of Jacob and Eleanore Spindler, nee Strassburger, Harold was born 
in Kiel, March 6, 1912.  He attended the Kiel public schools and was 
graduated from Kiel High School in 1920.  He also attended the Sheboygan 
Business College and upon completing his course there, was employed at 
various places in Sheboygan for a number of years.  He had been employed 
at the Stoelting Brothers’ company for the past two years.  His father 
died in July 1927.  
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Eleanore Spindler, 206 Fremont St., Kiel, 
and his aged grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Spindler, of Ada, town 
of Herman. One brother, died in infancy.  
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
home, Kiel and at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Rev. 
E. L. Worthman officiating.  Interment will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 7, 1938 Page 1


HAZEL SPINDLER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Edwin C. Spindler of 1419 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at home.
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is handling funeral arrangements. There will 
be no visitation. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, or charities of the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 15, 1972
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Hazel Martin Spindler, 85, of 1419 N. Eighth St., Spindler Apartments, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home.
Private funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon at 
St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey officiated 
and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spindler, nee Hazel Martin, was born Aug. 3, 1886, at Hayward, Wis., 
daughter of the late James Gray Martin and Mintie Cole Martin. Mr. Martin 
was employed by the Weyerhauser Lumber Co. In 1890, he founded the Northern 
Grain Co. of Chicago and Manitowoc.
Mrs. Spindler attended the Stickney School in Chicago and was a graduate 
of Ferry Hall School, Lake Forest, Ill. She moved to Manitowoc with her 
parents in 1906. She was married to Edwin C. Spindler in 1908. Mr. Spindler 
was president of the Spindler Co., Manitowoc, and preceded her in death 
in 1956.
Her father was a pioneer in the cherry orchard business in Door County and 
organized the Martin Orchard Co. in 1910 near Sturgeion Bay, which was 
reported to be the "world's largest" cherry orchard with more than 60,000 
trees. Mr. Martin was mayor of Sturgeon Bay from 1922-1924 and 1926-1934.
She was a charter member of the St. James Guild of the St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include three sons, James E., Charles E. and Atty. John M., and 
a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Jannet) Melson, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. J.F. 
(Lucille) Pritchard, of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and ten great 
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to favorite charities 
of the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1972
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[d. 07-15-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Edwin C. Spindler/bur. on Charles Spindler lot] 
(03 Aug 1886/Jul 1972/SSDI)


JACOB HERMAN SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Death at the age of 47 years came to Jacob Herman Spindler Sunday
evening at six o’clock at his home at 206 Fremont street. Mr. 
Spindler had been unable to work since January 19, because of ill 
health. He had been employed as welder and tinsmith at the Stoelting 
Bros. Co. plant.
Mr. Spindler. was born September 11, 1880, on a farm near Ada. Married 
in April, 1904 to Miss Elenora Strassburger of Schleswig, he settled
in Kiel, where the family has lived ever since. Before being employed 
at Stoelting Bros. Co. he had been a carpenter for Joseph Klein, and 
later was tinsmith for the J. M. Duecker Hardware Co.
He is survived by his wife, a son, Harold, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred. Spindler of near Ada, a brother Fred., of Ada, and six sisters:
the Misses Emma, Katherine, Annie, and Bertha, at home; Mrs. George 
Nauth of Rhine, and Mrs. Alvin Schreiber of Kiel.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home, with
services at the Reformed church at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Otto Saewert 
performing the last rites. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. - 1927


JOHN SPINDLER   cemetery #56

John Spindler, 72, died late Friday night at his farm home in the town 
of Herman near Ada. He was born Sept. 28, 1881 in Herman, a son of the 
late John and Mary Rosenthal Spindler. On Dec. 30, 1905 he married the 
former Miss Minna Fintelmann, also of Herman. The couple had resided on 
the town of Herman farm for the past 43 years.  
Surviving are the wife; four sons, Paul at home, Milton of Venedy, Ill., 
Calvin of Baldwin, Wis., and Henry of the town of Herman; eight grand-
children; and three brothers, Walter of Ada, Martin of Sheboygan and 
Theodore of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a 
sister.  
Services will be Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
near Ada, with the Rev. Wolfgang Koehler, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, April 25, 1953


JOHN SPINDLER   cemetery #82

From Sheboygan county death records:
John Spindler (v.38 p.201)
Widower [of Anna Maria Rosenthal]
July 15, 1857-Oct. 21, 1934
Son of Ludwig Spindler with mother unknown (both born Germany)
Born Town of Herman, Sheboygan County -farmer 
Died from "right cerebral hemorrhage, Oct. 20, 1934 
   -pulmonary edema, Oct. 21, 1934 -diabetes"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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JOHN SPINDLER, SR. OF TOWN OF RHINE IS CALLED TO REST
Elkhart Lake—John Spindler, Sr., 77, passed away at the home of his son, 
Theodore, in the town of Rhine Sunday after a lingering illness. Mr. 
Spindler was born in the town of Herman July 13, 1857, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Ludwig Spindler. He was married May 11, 1870 to Anna Marie 
Rosenthal and the couple lived on a farm in the town of Herman until 
twenty years ago when they moved to the home of their son, Theodore. 
Mrs. Spindler preceded her husband in death 18 years ago. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Baars of Fredonia and six sons, 
John, Jr., Walter, Martin and Theodore, who reside near Elkhart Lake, 
Louis of Kiel and Arthur of Glenbeulah; twenty-six grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren.  
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the Theodore Spindler 
home in the town of Rhine and at the Reformed church at Kiel. The Rev. 
E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel 
cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, October 22, 1934


KATHERINE SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Miss Katherine Spindler, 67, a life-long resident of the town 
of Herman, died Sunday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital 
after being in ill health for several months.  She was born 
Sept. 3, 1885, on the Spindler homestead farm east of Kiel, a 
daughter of Frederick, and Paulina Schwalenberg Spindler, and 
spent her entire life on the homestead.  
Survivors are a brother, Fred of Ada, and four sisters; Miss 
Anna and Bertha, on the homestead and Mrs. George Nauth and 
Mrs. Alvin Schreiber, Kiel.  Her parents, two sisters and a 
brother preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed Church in the town of Herman with the Rev. W. C. 
Koehler, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, May 11, 1953


LOUIS SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Louis Spindler, 69, died at Memorial hospital Monday morning after 
an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) from St. 
Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman 
in charge. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
He was born in the town of Herman November 21, 1883, the son of the 
late John and Maria Rosenthal-Spindler. November 24, 1910, he married 
Anna Spindler. The couple operated a farm in the town of Russell. Mrs. 
Spindler died February 28, 1915.
March 4, 1916, he was married to Catherine M. Spindler and they operated 
the Russell farm until 1920 when they moved to the town of Schleswig. In 
1946 they retired and moved to the town of Rhine.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Roland of the town of Russell and 
Melvin of the town of Schleswig; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Marcella) 
Boss of Town Meeme; six grandchildren; four brothers, Walter and John of 
Ada, Martin of Sheboygan, and Theodore of Plymouth.
Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 
his parents, one brother and one sister. - March 9, 1953


MARIA SPINDLER   cemetery #82

From Sheboygan county death records:
Anna Maria Spindler nee Rosenthal (v.17 p.546)
Wife [of John Spindler]
Sept. 23, 1855-Oct. 2, 1916
Daughter of John P. Rosenthal and Catherine Stein (both born Germany)
Born New York
Died from "acute myocarditis"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


PAULINE SPINDLER   cemetery #82

Kiel—(Special)—Mrs. Pauline Schwalenberg Spindler, 82, wife of 
Fred Spindler, died this morning at 5 o’clock.  She was born 
Feb. 14, 1859, in town Russell.  She married Mr. Spindler on 
Nov. 13, 1879, and the couple had lived on the town Herman 
homestead since.  
Survivors are the husband, six daughters, the Misses Emma, Anna, 
Katherine and Bertha, at home, Mrs. George (Mary) Nauth, town 
Rhine, and Mrs. Alvin (Margaret) Schreiber, Kiel; one son, Fred, 
of Ada; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild; and six sisters 
and one brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Altenberger, Sheboygan Falls; 
Mrs. Katherine Kretsch, Manitowoc; Mrs. Emma Voss and Mrs. 
Albertina Voss, Ada; Mrs. Herman Zill, Kohler; Mrs. Fred Arnold, 
Kiel; and Valentine Schwalenberg, Kohler.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at the town Herman residence 
and at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church, of which she was a 
lifelong member, the Rev. William Bollmann officiating, with 
burial in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, September 20, 1941


WALTER E. SPINDLER   cemetery #44

Walter E. Spindler, Head of Aluminum Specialty Co., Dead
Active in Industrial Life of Manitowoc
Manitowoc—Walter E. Spindler, 65, president and general manager of Aluminum 
Specialty Company, and active in the industrial life of Manitowoc for more 
than 40 years, died Friday morning at the home, 1210 Lake Street.
Mr. Spindler submitted to a serious operation a few weeks ago in a Milwaukee 
hospital and rallied after returning to his home, but the past week his 
condition grew critical.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht funeral home, 
North Water street. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the ST. James church will 
officiate and internment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends are asked to 
please omit flowers.
Mr. Spindler was born in this city in 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles E. Spindler. He attended the second ward school and later enrolled 
at the Shattuck military school at Fairbault, Minn., from which he was 
graduated. He attended the Wharton School of Finance at the University of 
Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, and returned to Manitowoc to engage in a 
business career.
He was one of the founders of the Northern Wisconsin Produce Company. After 
severing his connection with that firm he acquired a controlling interest in 
the Aluminum Specialty company and became president and general manager. He 
embarked on an expansion program which resulted in construction of a second 
plant at Chilton, built in 1919 and placed in operation the following year.
Mr. Spindler was vice president of the Spindler company, Manitowoc, and a 
director of Barnhardt Brothers and Spindler, Chicago type manufacturers, of 
which his father was one of the founders. His affiliations included membership 
in the National Association of Manufacturers, the Aluminumware association and 
the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
Only last June Mr. Spindler was specially honored by the Wisconsin Encampment 
of Veterans of Foreign Wars, which met this year in the city. He was cited as 
an outstanding citizen and a contributor to the industrial expansion of 
Manitowoc and Chilton.
In 1914 Mr. Spindler married Miss Martha Rahr, only daughter of the late Mayor 
and Mrs. William Rahr. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. John Torrison of 
this city; brother Edwin C., and sister, Mrs. John G. Johnson, both of this 
city, and three grand children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
—Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, July 20, 1951, Vol. 54—No. 231
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


AUGUST SPINKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1891:
Death on Wed., after a long illness, of August Spinke, 
stepson of Fritz Brose of Manitowoc. The young man was 
in his 20’s and died of consumption. Burial will take 
place tomorrow morning.


HEINRICH CARL THEO. SPINKE   cemetery #44

Name: Spinker, Heinrich Carl Theo.
D.: 4/5/1876)
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1876
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 13 Yrs. - 6 Mo. - 8 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.210


MINNA SPINKE   cemetery #40

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Sep. 1904:
Death Wed. afternoon last week of 21-yr. old Mrs. Hermann Spinke 
after a 5-wk. illness. The deceased, who had been married just a 
few months ago, was the daughter of Town Liberty resident August 
Goetke. In addition to her husband she leaves her parents, 3 
brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.


WILLIAM SPINKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1900:
Death Wed. last week after a long illness of 40-yr. old Wilhelm Spinke.
He is survived by his sorrowing mother, 2 brothers and a sister.


KATE SPINKER  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909:
Death here Thursday last week in Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. J. 
Spinke(sic) of Green Bay. Her funeral was held Saturday at the city 
cemetery.


MARY SPINKE     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902:
Death Sun. morning of Mrs. Hermann Spinke of a heart attack 
while she was entirely alone in her home. Although the deceased 
has had a heart weakness for some time, no one anticipated that 
she would be taken so quickly. Mr. Spinke left the house Sun.
morning on an errand and when he came home after mid-day found 
his wife dead on the floor. Mrs. Spinke was born here 18 Jan. 
1870. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother 
and by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday.
********
DIED WHILE ALONE IN HOUSE.
Unexpected and Sudden Demise of Mrs. Herman Spinke Sunday.
While alone in her home and engaged about the household duties 
Sunday Mrs. Herman Spinke was stricken by death and expired 
before assistance reached her. The dead body was found upon the 
floor by the husband when he returned to the home shortly before 
noon. Physicians were summoned but life had been extinct for 
some time and a coroners inquest pro??????? death due to heart 
failure. Mrs. Spinke had been subject to weakness of the heart 
for years but was in apparent good health Sunday. Mr. Spinke had 
left home early in the morning and the sad discovery made upon 
his return was a terrible shock.
Mrs. Spinke was a native of Manitowoc county and was born at 
Newton Jan. 18, 1870. She was married twelve years ago and had 
since made this city her home. Although never in robust health, 
there was nothing in her condition to cause alarm and her sudden 
demise is a painful shock to friends. Besides a husband, her 
mother, three sisters and four brothers are left to mourn her 
loss. The funeral will be held from the late home tomorrow 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 20, 1902 P.1


ELIZABETH SPITZER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Elizabeth Spitzer Buried Here Saturday
Last rites were spoken for Mrs. Elizabeth Spitzer, 49, Saturday afternoon 
in the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Spitzer died in a 
Sheboygan hospital Thursday afternoon. She had been ill for only a short 
time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday by the Kiel ambulance.
The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated at the funeral and burial was made in 
the Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Meeme, on June 18, 1900, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. John Scheib. She was baptized and confirmed in the Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Herman.
Nov. 29, 1918, she was married to Oscar Spitzer, who preceded her in death 
on Feb. 20, 1946. The couple lived on a farm in the town of Schleswig. She 
moved to Kiel in March, 1947.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alfred Eckhardt in Town Meeme.
A sister, Mrs. William Wesener, town of Meeme, also preceded her in death.
August 11, 1949


OSCAR SPITZER   cemetery #82

Plan Last Rites For Oscar Spitzer At Kiel Saturday
Kiel—Funeral services for Oscar Spitzer, 52, who died suddenly 
Wednesday at his home near Millhome, will be held at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home and at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church here.  
The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, will officiate, and interment will 
be made in the Kiel City cemetery.  
Mr. Spitzer was born in Sheboygan Feb. 14, 1894, the son of the late 
Louis and Caroline Schneider Spitzer, and at the age of 2 moved to 
the present homestead in the town of Schleswig.  His marriage to 
Elizabeth Scheib was performed in Town Meeme Nov 29, 1918, and the 
couple immediately located on the homestead farm where they have 
since resided. Survivors include his wife; three sisters, Mrs. Louis 
(Clara) Raeder, Glenbeulah, and Mrs. Henry (Hilda) Roehl, and Mrs. 
Oscar (Cecelia) Kruger, both of Plymouth.  One sister, Meta, and one 
brother, Edwin, preceded him in death. 
Sheboygan Press, February 21, 1946


EMMA SPOENTGEN   cemetery #44

Word received here today advised of the sudden death at Madison 
yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Emma Spoentgen, 67, widow of a prominent 
Manitowoc shoe merchant. Since 1925 Mrs. Spoentgen has resided at 207 
North Brook street, Madison.
Not in the best of health since last October, Mrs. Spoentgen was 
stricken with a heart attack yesterday.
The body is to brought to Manitowoc for burial. Time of funeral is 
indefinite. A son, Hugo, who is traveling in the southern states, 
has not been located. Radio messages are being broadcast in an effort 
to advise him of the death of his mother.
Mrs. Sponetgen, nee Emma Kiel, only daughter of the late Henry and 
Flora Kiel, Kossuth, was born in that town in 1870. She was married 
to Herman Spentgen in 1904. For years Mr. Spoentgen conducted a shoe 
store on Washington street. He died in 1922. Three years later Mrs. 
Spoentgen moved to Madison.
Survivors are two sons, Richard and Hugo, Madison; a brother, Richard 
Kiel of Shorewood Wis.; and two grandchildren.
It was announced this afternoon the body of Mrs. Spoentgen would arrive 
from Madison on the Limited train Sunday evening. Services will be held 
Monday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 28, 1938 P.2
*********
[bur. 01-31-1938/d. at Madison, WI/cause: coronary embolism chr. 
myocarditis/bur. on Herman Spoentgen lot]


HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR.  (d. 1906)  cemetery #44

Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, WI Tuesday, October 30, 1906
Death Takes Herman Spoentgen
Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose life covered a span of 75 years, died early 
today at his home on So. Twelfth street; his death being due to an illness 
of some length. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago and ten children five sons 
and five daughters, survive. Mr. Spoentgen came here early in life and was 
well and favorably known. Of late years he had lived a retired life. The 
funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the German Reformed Church."
*******
Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Newspaper, Published 1898-1909.,
Oct 1906.
DEATH CAUSES ACCIDENT
Son Breaks Arm in Answering Summons to Aged Father's Deathbed.
HERMAN SPOENTGEN, SR, IS DEAD
Appendicits the Cause - Second Attack in Two Weeks - Was Seventy-Five Years
of Age and Leaves large family - Accident May Restore Use of Arm Crippled by
Rheumatism.
In going to answer the summons to his father's deathbed John Spoentgen
slipped and fell when just outside of the door of his home.  In falling he
struck his right arm and broke it between the wrist and shoulder.
It was shortly after 4 o'clock this morning when members of the family at
the home on South Twelfth Street called up Frank Mosher and asked him to go
next door to call John Spoentgen to the phone and to tell him that his
father was dead.  Mr. Spoentgen dressed hurriedly and putting on a pair of
slippers he started to answer the summons.  He had taken one step outside of
the door when he slipped on the ice that had formed on the porch and
sustained the injury.
He returned to the house and Dr. W.G. Kemper was called to attend the injury. 
The cords in the arm are badly torn but this may be fortunate as Mr. Spoentgen 
had lost the full use of the arm through a severe case of rheumatishm. The 
cords may now heal and again allow him the full use of the arm.
Herman Spoentgen, Sr., whose death summons was responsible for the
accident, has been a resident of this city for almost half a century. He was
born in Germany, Oct. 6, 1831 and with his wife and two children he came to
this city, to live in 1861, thirty years later. For many years the family
has lived at 920 South Twelfth street. Mrs. Spoentgen died four years ago.
The deceased has been ill since last Saturday when he was taken with a
severe case of appendicitis. He had one previous attack having been ill for
a short time, two weeks ago. .......
Note: Page torn off here, not known if there is any further info but it
looks as though it went on a little more.." copy of article in collection
not identified. Other articles with it were from the Manitowoc Citizen and
will place it here until proven otherwise. KJHS.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906:
On Tuesday morning appendicitis took the life of Herman Spoentgen, 
a wellknown and respected resident of our city. The deceased was 
born 06 October 1831 in Isyum, Kreis Geldern, Bezirk Düsseldorf, 
came to America in 1861 and settled here, where he has been ever 
since. His wife preceded him in death about 4 years ago. He is 
survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the German Reformed Church.
********
[bur. 11-02-1906/age 75 yrs/cause: appendicitis]


HERMAN SPOENTGEN  (d. 1923) cemetery #44

DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city, 
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning, 
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life 
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of 
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his 
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a 
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for 
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin 
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving, 
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly 
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago. 
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today. 
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56 
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided 
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later 
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then 
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was 
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was 
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel, 
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers, 
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine 
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs. 
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also 
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom 
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the 
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating 
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen 
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends 
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
********
[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]


LYDIA SPOENTGEN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Lydia Spoentgen, 77, widow of Henry Spoentgen, prominent Manitowoc 
shoe merchant, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at the home, 
917 Jay street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Reformed 
church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Spoentgen, nee Lydia Gaterman, was born in Newton in 1867 and in 
1894 was married to Henry Spoentgen, who operated a shoe store on 
Washington street for many years. He died in 1931.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lyman L. Riley of Winneconnie, Wis.; son 
Reuben, of this city; two brothers, William, of this city, the Rev. John 
Gaterman of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Henry Kielsmeier, of Los Angeles; 
and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 2 p.m. Thursday 
until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2
********
[d. 01-02-1945/age 77 yrs./cause: heart disease/widow of Henry Spoentgen]


MARIE C. SPOENTGEN  1836-1902   Cemetery #44

Taken from the Manitowoc Citizen 7 August 1902:
After a lingering illness from a complication of diseases
lasting nearly eight months Mrs. Herman Spoentgen passed
peacefully away at 6 o'clock Sunday morning at her home
918 South 12th st.  Although the end came not unexpectedly
it was somewhat of a surprise to her husband and children
as on Saturday she was outside enjoying the fresh air and
appearing to be in fair health.  The deceased was 66 years
of age, being born in Germany in 1836 her maiden name being
Maria Christina.  She was married in 1856 and removed with
her husband to Manitowoc in 1861 where she has since resided.
Besides a husband, ten children five sons and five daughters
survive.  They are: Mrs. James Damey, Miss Minnie Spoentgen,
Ernst and George of Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess of Cleveland
Ohio, Helen, Mrs. Maria Hess, Herman, Henry and John of this
city.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of the deceased on South Twelfth street Rev.
Zenk of the German Reformed church officiating.
***********
This was from the 7 Aug 1902 Manitowoc Post and was translated by George
Spoentgen

"In her home of many years on South 12th Street, on Sunday morning, Mrs. H.
Spöntgen, age 66, submitted gently to death's slumber following a general
infirmity since December. The deceased was born January 3, 1836 in Koch
(Goch), Rhine-Prussia and married in 1857. In 1861 the pair emigrated to
America and established themsleves here in Manitowoc. Ten children who are
still living, resulted from the marriage. They are: Mrs. James Damen, (sic),
Miss Minnie, Ernest and George Spöntgen in Chicago, Mrs. Henry Hess in
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Marie Hess, Heinrich, Herman, John and Miss Helene
Spöntgen who live here. The funeral followed by internment at the Evergreen
Cemetery will be on Tuesday afternoon with the Reverend Mr. Zenk presiding.
She was an affectionate wife and mother with tender, loving care and was
cordial to everyone. (Something about honors or "in memory of")
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902:
Following a long illness Mrs. Hermann Spoentgen died Sun. 
She was born 03 Jan. 1836 in the Prussian Rhineland and 
was married to her now surviving husband in 1856. The 
family came to America in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc 
where they have lived ever since. In addition to her 
husband, Mrs. Spoentgen is survived by 10 children. The 
funeral was held Tues. afternoon. 
********
[bur. 08-04-1902/cause: cirr. of the liver]


ANNA SPORER   cemetery #43

Mrs. Anton Sporer, 89, of 1609 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning after a lingering illness.  Funeral services will be at 8:30 
a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Shlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. 
Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Edward E. 
A. Radey officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.  
Mrs. Sporer was born Anna Pilger Jan. 27, 1871 at Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late Casper and Josephine Bily Pilger.  She was married 
to Anton Sporer Sept. 27, 1890, at Kellnersville and the couple spent 
its entire life at Manitowoc.  Mr. Sporer preceded her in death in 
1940.  Survivors include a son, Edward C., of Manitowoc, a grandchild, 
and one great grandchild.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 
4 p.m. Thursday until the time of services Friday morning.  The Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., August 24, 1960
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANNA SPORER  (d. 1928)  cemetery #44

WOMAN DEAD ON EVE ANNIVERSARY
Mrs. Anna Spohrer(sic) Dies this Afternoon At Family Home
On the eve of her forty-third wedding anniversary, Mrs. Anna Spohrer, 
68, wife of Joseph Spohrer, 736 North Seventh street, died at 1:30 pm 
today at the family residence. She had been in poor health for a number 
of weeks. 
The deceased was born in Kellnersville and her maiden name was Anna 
Ribachek.  She was married to Joseph Spohrer 43 years ago Nov. 3. Mr. 
and Mrs. Spohrer have resided in Manitowoc for the last 12 years. 
Besides her widower, she leaves a son, Otto of this city, and a daughter, 
Mrs. Peter Fleigle of Chicago; her 87 year old mother, Mrs. Mary Ribachek 
of this city; two brothers, Frank and George Ribachek of this city and 
four sisters, Mrs. Frank Kloida, Mrs. Rose Hunt, Mrs. Julia Knight and 
Kate Ribachek, all of this city. Four grandchildren survive. Arrangements 
for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon. The body was 
removed to the Wattawa chapel.
Manitowoc Times, Friday, November 02, 1928, Page 4
********
[bur. 11-5-1928/age 67 yrs/cause: heart disease/bur. on Joseph Sporer lot]


ANNA SPORER  (d. 1938)   cemetery #44

Mrs. Thomas Sporer, 65, of 702 Huron street, died early today at 
the home. She had been seriously ill for some time.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred 
Heart church, the Rev. William Grace officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Sporer, near (sic) Anna Stodola, was born in Franklin, Kewaunee 
county, in 1872. Forty-five years ago she came to this city and in 
1895 was married to Thomas Sporer, carpenter contractor.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Gould, Honolulu, 
Hawaii, Evelyn, city; son, Harold, Racine; two brothers, John and 
Joseph Stangelville; sister, Mrs. Mary Allger, city; and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. The altar society of the 
Sacred Heart church, of which Mrs. Sporer was a member, will meet at 
the funeral home Thursday evening to pray the rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1938 P.2
*******
[bur. 02-18-1938/age 65 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
ill one hour/bur. on Thomas Sporer lot]


EDWARD C. SPORER   cemetery #44

Edward C. Sporer, 74, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 1 
p.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Arthur 
C. Senn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.  Mr. Sporer was born Feb. 8, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the 
late Anton and Anna Pilger Sporer.  He attended Manitowoc Schools.  He 
married Leona Freund June 30, 1921, in the Town of Eaton.  She preceded 
him in death Oct. 15, 1959.  He was a carpenter and cabinet maker and 
was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until 1967, when he 
retired.  He married Mary Stanley Nov. 12, 1960, at Manitowoc.  He was a 
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Carpenters Union Local No. 849 of 
Manitowoc.  Survivors include his wife and three grandchildren.  A son, 
Raphael, preceded him in death.  Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 13, 1975 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
[d. 02-12-1975/age 74 yrs./bur. on Mary F. Sporer lot-his wife]
(Feb. 8, 1901/Feb. 1975/SSDI)


FRANK SPORER   cemetery #43

Frank Sporer, 87, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at the home.
Committal services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. 
Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Due to holy week the funeral mass will be at 8 a.m. Monday at St. 
Boniface Church.
Mr. Sporer was born Aug. 26, 1883, in the Town of Two Creeks, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late John and Mary Hashek Sporer. He married Anna Thor June 1, 1915, 
at Tisch Mills. His wife preceded him in death May 25, 1968. He had been 
employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for 24 years retiring in 1948. Mr. 
Sporer was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc, the St. Boniface Church, 
and the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors include three brothers, Adolph of Chicago, Otto of Town of Two Creeks 
and Louis of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Jacquette, of Two Rivers, nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon 
where a wake memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1971


JOHN SPORER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1905:
Death here Sun. following a long illness, of John Sporer, an old 
settler of our county who has resided here 40 yrs. Sporer was born 
1824 in Bohemia and came to America 41 yrs. ago settling in Tisch 
Mills where he lived for 38 yrs. before moving to Manitowoc City. 
He leaves his sorrowing widow and 4 sons. The funeral was held 
Tues. morning.


RAPHAEL E. SPORER   cemetery #44

Raphael E. Sporer, 44, former Manitowoc resident, of 1313 Dopp St. Waukesha, 
died unexpectedly Tuesday at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 
Waukesha. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Among survivors are his father, Edward C. Sporer, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1970
*******
[d. 02-24-1970 at Waukesha WI/age 44 yrs./bur. on Edward C. Sporer lot]


THOMAS SPORER   cemetery #44

Thomas J. Sporer, 80, of 702 Huron street, Manitowoc, retired contractor, 
died Monday afternoon following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart 
church, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born in Mishicot in 1870 and located in Manitowoc when a young man. 
For a number of years he was employed at the Manitowoc Seating company and 
later engaged in the carpenter contracting business, erecting many of 
Manitowoc's downtown business blocks. He retired about 20 years ago.
In 1896 he married Miss Anna Stodola. She died 13 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Gould of Los Angeles and Mrs. F.A. 
Wanek of Manitowoc. A son, Atty Harold Sporer, died at Racine in 1949 and 
a brother Joseph, in Manitowoc two weeks ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Wednesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1950 P.2
*********
[d. 12-04-1950/age 80 yrs.]


ALOIS SPRANG    cemetery #21

Alois Sprang, 69
Following an illness of several years duration, death claimed Alois Sprang, 
a life-long resident of the town of Eaton on Saturday evening at his farm 
home. Mr. Sprang and family reside one and one-quarter mile west of St. 
Nazianz.
The deceased was born June 15, 1870 on the homestead farm, where he lived all 
his life. On May 27, 1902, he was married to Miss Ida Clemens of St. Nazianz 
at St. Gregory's church by the late Rev. Leonard Blum. He was a member of the 
Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Gregory's Court, No. 1539, and members 
assembled at the home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, to pray the rosary, and also 
attended the funeral in a body.
Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Valeria) Timreck of 
Milwaukee, and Antoinette and Sylvia of Chicago; one son, Herbert, at home; 
two sisters, Mrs. Rose Roggow and Mrs. Joseph Schweitzer, and two brothers, 
William and Joseph, all of Milwaukee, and three grandchildren, Robert, Joseph 
and Mary Timreck. Two sons, Ottmar and Herman William, died in infancy, and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the 
St. Gregory's Catholic church, interment was made in the adjoining church 
cemetery.
***********
Alois (June 15, 1870-March 30, 1940 
husband of Ida nee Clemens [married May 27, 1902 at St. Gregory] 
son of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger -farmer -born Town of Eaton 
died from "cardio renal disease -diabetes")


AMBROS SPRANG   cemetery #21

Name: Sprang, Ambros
D.: 5/30/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 5 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. of Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.116
************
Ambrose (child -Oct. 12, 1868-May 30, 1871 
son of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger)


ANTON SPRANG   cemetery #22

Name: Sprang, Anton
D.: 5/28/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 11 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. of Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.115
************
(Son of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger)


HARVEY SPRANG   cemetery #89D

Harvey Charles Sprang, age 88, of 9625 Highway 147, Two Rivers, 
died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 19, 2007, at his residence. 
Harvey was born on Sept. 12, 1919, in Two Rivers, son of the 
late William and Caroline (Leiterman) Sprang. He served in the 
U.S. 8th Air Force from 1942 to 1946 in the European Theater 
during World War II. On Nov. 12, 1949, he married Mildred 
Klawitter in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on March 6, 
2005. He was self-employed as a topsoil contractor who owned 
and operated Sprang Trucking in the Two Rivers area, retiring 
in 1986. He was associated with the Works Progress Administration, 
and an active member of the Mishicot Lions Club and the V.F.W. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Harold 
and Ethel Sprang; and one sister and brother-in-law: Alice and 
John Wiese. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 
2007, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 
Two Rivers. Presiding at the service will be Deacon Ken Coenen. 
Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, where military 
graveside rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. and 
American Legion. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Dec. 22, 
2007, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care 
Center from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the 
Alzheimer's Association in memory of his loving wife, Millie 
Sprang. 
Harvey had many outside interests including repairing electronic 
equipment and snowbirding to Florida with his wife and daughter 
during the winter months. He was a wonderful story teller and 
loved to share his experiences during World War II, and was 
always enthusiastic about traveling to Central and South America,
Europe and the Caribbean Islands. He was also proud of his German 
heritage, and sharing his knowledge of the language. One of his 
favorite forms of entertainment was dancing the jitterbug and 
listening to his favorite big band era musicians. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 21, 2007 


HERMANN SPRANG    cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 July)
The so-called "black diphtheria" in Range Line is ready to take the life 
of a 23 yr. old son of farmer H. Sprange.


MATHIAS SPRANG   cemetery #22

Name: Sprang, Mathias
D.: Prob. 1867
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 65 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. of Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.46
*************
Mathias (1802-June 18, 1867 
arrived in New York in Oct. of 1854)


FRANK SPRANGER   cemetery #82

Frank Spranger, 74, a native of Sheboygan County, died Tuesday 
at Kokomo, Ind., where he had made his home for the past 35 
years. He was born in the town of Rhine in 1876, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. August Spranger and lived in the vicinity of Kiel 
until moving to Kokomo.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in 
Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Wortham officiating, burial will be in Kiel 
cemetery. There are no immediate survivors.
Sheboygan Press, July 19, 1950
*******
(Note: This obit is definitely in 1950 paper but stone says 1951—
also says he has no immediate survivors but Lydia's obit says 
he had a wife)


LYDIA SPRANGER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Frank Spranger, 72, a native of the town of Rhine, passed 
away Friday at International Falls, Minn., where she had made 
her home for the past three years.  Nee Lydia Grimm, she was 
born in the town of Rhine on July 18, 1882. She was married to 
Frank Spranger of Kiel and the couple made their home in Kokomo. 
Ind. He passed away in July 1950.  
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Anna Smith of International 
Falls, Minn., one brother, Gustave Grimm of New Hudson, Minn.; 
and three half-brothers. Otto Rusch of Paradise, Calif., William 
Rusch of Oakland, Calif., and Alvin Rusch of Gemmell, Minn.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, and burial will 
be made in the Kiel cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, January 8, 1955


SOPHIE SPRANGER    cemetery #82

As briefly reported in our last issue, Mrs. August Spranger died at her
home in this city, September 14. The deceased, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Andres Schuler, was born in Illinois in 1852. With her parents she came
to Sheboygan county in 1860, the family settling on a farm near Plymouth.
Forty-one years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Spranger, and the
couple then took up their residence on his farm in the town of Rhine. For
the last four years they have been making their home in Kiel. She is 
survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. John Jensen of Sheboygan and
Mrs. Geo. Henschel of Kiel; two brothers, J.W. Schuler of Plymouth and 
Howard F. Schuler of Aberdeen, S. D., one sister, Mrs. Charles Stephan of
Glenbeulah and one grandchild. Also two stepsons, John Spranger of Salem,
Ore., and Frank Spranger of (can't read this line) 
Saturday afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. W. Rech of
(rest missing)


ANTON SPREJDA   cemetery #69

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901:
Death in Town Newton on Sat. of 38-yr. old Anton Sprader of a hemorrhage. The
deceased is survived by a widow and 3 children of whom the eldest is 9 yrs. and
the youngest 8 days old. The burial was held Tues. at the Polish Cemetery in Newton.


CHRISTIAN SPRENGER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1906:
Death Monday of Christian Sprenger, an old settler of Two Rivers, 
of old age debility. Mr. Sprenger was born 07 January 1830 in the 
Province of Brandenburg and came to America in 1856. He is survived 
by 4 sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
********
From Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Dec.) 
A large funeral was held Thursday as 77-year old Christian Sprenger 
was carried to his final rest. He had been ill for a long time and 
leaves 4 sons and a daughter, all married. His wife died 10 years
ago. Sprenger was a fine man and true member of the local Evangelical 
Church whose minister, Pastor Huebner, conducted the funeral.


LOUISA SPRENGER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897:
Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of 67 yr. old Mrs. Christian Sprenger of
Bright's disease. The deceased, who was a resident of Two Rivers since 
1856, is survived by her husband and 5 grown children. The funeral took 
place yesterday morning at the Evangelical Church.


DONALD SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #89C

Funeral services for Donald L. Springstube, 21, of 1509 Glenwood St., 
Two Rivers, who died in an accident with a motorcycle in the Town of 
Two Rivers early Monday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. 
Burial will be Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Springstube was born at Two Rivers, May 11, 1952, son of Raymond and 
Shirley Lawerentz Springstube. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington 
High School with the Class of 1969 and was employed a Manitowoc Engineering 
Co. He married Barbara Novak at Two Rivers, April 7, 1973.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother, James died in a traffic accident as a pedestrian three weeks ago.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
5 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., August 6, 1973


ELIZABETHA SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #45

Mrs. Herman Springstube of Branch, gave up her life as result of 
flu-pneumonia, aged 36. She was a native of Cooperstown and a 
daughter of Martin Klindt. The funeral will be held from the late 
home Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 23, 1918, Page 4


ERNESTINE SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #45

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: 
Death in Branch of Mrs. W. Springstube. She is survived by her husband 
and several children. We do not know the funeral arrangements.


JAMES R. SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #89C

Funeral services for James Springstube, 22, of Silver Springs Rd., 
Town of Two Rivers, who was a pedestrian was killed Saturday night 
in a traffic accident, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Springstube was born Sept. 27, 1950, at Two Rivers, son of Raymond 
and Shirley Laerentz Springstube, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers. He was graduated 
from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1969. He married 
Julie Gagnon at Two Rivers, Jan. 2, 1971.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
5 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 16, 1973


PHILLIS SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #44

Phyllis Frieda Springstube, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2007 of cancer, 
at a local nursing home. She was born Sept. 17, 1930 to the late August 
and Linda (Lukow) Springstube. Phyllis was employed at Aspiro for many 
years. Phyllis enjoyed puzzles, watching westerns on TV and nature, 
especially flowers, birds, horses and their colts in the spring. 
(survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents August Springstube, Linda (Lukow) 
Hatten; two brothers, August and Milton Springstube.
Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. on 
Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at the 
funeral home at 2:00 p.m. with Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Burial 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family would like to express a special thank you to Brown County 
Human Services for their support throughout the years. 


WILHELM SPRINGSTUBE   cemetery #45

STORY OF FORTUNE TELLER PREYED ON MIND OF BRANCH MAN, 
FATHER'S BODY EXHUMED
Months after Death of Father, Son has Body Exhumed to Recover Collar 
Buttons which Belonged to Him and which he Had Given Undertaker in 
Preparing Body for Burial
A fortune tellers story is said to have preyed upon the mind of Herman 
Springstube, Branch farmer, to so great an extent that four months after 
the burial of his father, the late William Springstube, the son insisted 
upon exhuming the body at the Branch cemetery Sunday to recover two 
collar buttons which he formerly owned and which he had given to the 
undertaker to be used in fastening the shirt worn by the dead man.
The consent of members of the family was secured to the disinterring of 
the body and yesterday Undertaker Joseph Wattawa of the Urbanek & Wattawa 
Co., of the city, directed the work and removed the collar buttons and 
returned them to the son. The members of the family were present at the 
little cemetery at Branch when the body was taken up and new buttons 
placed in the shirt.
Mr. Springstube, Sr., died on Jan. 9, this year, and the funeral was held 
a few days later. In preparing the body the undertaker found that there 
were no collar buttons with the shirt to be place on the corpse and the 
son, Herman volunteered two buttons from his own collection, and these 
were used.
Since the death of his father the son has been in poor health and recently, 
it is said, was told by a friend who professes to be a fortune teller that 
unless he recovered the collar buttons which he had given to his father's 
body, that he might not recover. Ill and suffering under a nervous strain 
the young man was unable to put this prediction from his mind and it preyed 
so heavily upon him that a week ago he asked permission of other members of 
the family to have the body of his father exhumed to recover the collar 
buttons. Following the consent of relatives, Springstube came here and 
arranged to have the body taken up yesterday and Mr. Wattawa visited Branch 
and directed the work.
The grave was opened and the casket raised and opened and Mr. Wattawa, with 
his assistants, removed the collar and buttons, later replacing them with 
others. The body was interred in the same gave. Mr. Wattawa says that the 
body was unchanged for its four months' interment.
Report of the exhuming of the body at Branch was made to probate court where 
the estate of the late Mr. Springstube is in probate. No attempt was made to 
dissuade the son from having the body taken up as it was felt that the 
recovery of the buttons would relieve his mind upon which the fortune 
teller's story had made so great an impression as to affect his health.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 8, 1916 P.1


JOHN SPROLL   cemetery #21

John Sproll, 72, Dies on Friday
Was Lifelong Resident of St. Nazianz; Hold Services Monday
John Sproll, 72 year-old lifelong resident of St. Nazianz, died at his home
Friday on morning at 9:45. His death was due to a heart attack from which
he was suffering for many months.
The deceased was born in St. Nazianz in 1861. Later he moved with his parents
to a farm about two and one-half miles south of that village, living there
until 1920 when he retired. Then he returned to St. Nazianz.
On April 18, 1899, Mr. Sproll was married at St. Gregory's church in St.
Nazianz to Miss Juliana Ziesel who, with one daughter, Mrs. Nic. Filz,
survives. One sister, Mrs. Richard Christel of Appleton, also survives. Mrs.
Otto Wisler of Chicago, another sister, died two years ago. A brother died
at the age of nine years.
Funeral services were held in St. Nazianz Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock
with the Rev. Fintan, S.D.S., officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining
cemetery.
Mr. Sproll was a member of the Holy Name society whose members attended the
funeral services in a body.
(No newspaper named - June 16 at 9:45 1933 handwritten on the obituary)
***********
John (June 1, 1861-June 16, 1933 
husband of Juliana nee Zieser [married April 18, 1899 at St. Gregory] 
son of Joseph Sproll and Theresia Bank -carpenter and farmer 
born Schwartzwald, Germany -died from "arteriosclerosis, generalized 
since 1931 -hypertension since 1932 -cardiac hypertrophy since 1932 
acute pulmonary ednia, June 4, 1933 -also asthma and allergies")


JOSEPH SPROLL

Name: Sproll, Theresia
D.: 4/7/1876
B.:
Reg. D.: 1/9/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 44 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.199


KATHERINE SPURNEY   cemetery #26

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Spurney, 62, of Rt. 2, Cato, will be 
held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. 
The very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Spurney, nee Katherine Kubsch, was born Nov. 18, 1910, in the 
Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mathias and Josephine Naidl Kubsch. 
She was married to Edward Spurney June 24, 1931, at St. Joseph Church, 
Kellnersville. They farmed in the Town of Franklin. She was a member of 
the Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include her husband and a son; three brothers, Edward and Victor,
of Manitowoc and Clarence, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mayme) 
Konecny, Mrs. Anna Paul and Mrs. Earl (Olive) Schmitt, of Manitowoc; and two 
grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 8, 1973


MARGUERITA SQUIRES

MOTHER, BABE DIE, WILL REST IN SAME GRAVE
A mother and her babe, for whom she gave her life in vain, will rest in the 
same grave when funeral services are held from Sacred Heart church and burial 
take place at Evergreen tomorrow for Mrs. Marguerite Squires, wife of Officer 
Marshal Squires of the police department. Mrs. Squires died at the hospital 
at noon yesterday following the birth of her babe which followed in death last 
evening. The sympathy of the community goes out to Officer Squires who with 
three small children survives his wife.
Mrs. Squires, nee Wiercks, was a native of Algoma and had she lived until 
Thursday would have been twenty-five years old, having been born Feb. 3, 1896. 
Mr. and Mrs. Squires made their home in this city for a number of years.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1921 P. 1
*******
[bur 02-01-1921/age 25 yrs/cause: hemorrage/bur on Marshall Squires lot]


MARSHALL SQUIRES

SQUIRES FAILS TO RALLY AND DIES SATURDAY
One of Saddest Cases In History Of The City
Marshall E. Squires, member of the city police force, died at the Holy Family 
hospital Saturday afternoon at 5:15 without regaining consciousness after 
having been in a state of coma for six days. The funeral will be held Tuesday 
morning at 9 o'clock with services at Sacred Heart church, the Rev. W.J. Luby 
officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. The body is at the Urbanek & 
Wattawa company chapel.
Marshall Squires was born at Stoughton, Wis., July 18, 1891. His mother died 
when he was three months of age and he was taken to the home of the grandmother, 
mother of Mrs. Squires, to live. When Marshall reached two years of age the 
father disappeared and since that date has never been heard from. He continued 
to make his home with his grandmother and with her moved to Stevens Point, 
where she still makes her home.
Squires gained his education in the public shcools at Steven Point. In 1912 
he moved to this city and in 1913 was married to Margaret Weirichs. August 14, 
1916 he joined the Manitowoc Police department and has since remained a member 
of the force. Four years ago he purchased a home on Huron street on the 
installment plan and everything appeared to be going well with the family. 
Three babes were born to the couple, a girl and two boys.
Series of Misfortunes
Then came a series of misfortunes which ended with the death of Squires at the 
hospital Saturday afternoon after one of the most heroic fights for life ever 
made by a man. His wife suffered an attack of the flue as the first incident of 
the series of ill fortune. She recovered but was left in a weakened condition 
and January 31, 1921 both mother and a new born baby died. Squires, left alone 
with three small children, tried to conduct his household but finally decided 
to comply with the dying wish of the wife and took the children to the home of 
her brother, Henry Wierichs, at Eagle River, where they have since made their 
home. A year ago last summer Squires was made city speed cop and figured in a 
number of accidents in making arrests of offenders.
On Sunday, October 16 he was returning from a trip in the country when he was 
given a bad spill in attempting to pass an automobile on the road. He suffered 
a broken left leg, the break being within a few inches of the hip and while he 
was at the hospital with his leg in a sling to allow the bone to set he fell 
victim to an attack of pneumonia. During his delirium the setting of the leg 
bone was destroyed and for weeks the man lay with his leg in the sling waiting 
patiently for a new set but the mending was slow becuase of the nature of the 
break. Then came the attack of appendicitis and the operation and the man in 
his weakened condition failed to rally from the shock. He lapsed into a state 
of unconsciousness last Monday and died Saturday afternoon at 5:15 at just 
about the time that his three children, who had been sent for, were arriving 
at the station here. It was a sad home coming for them with nothing to break 
the blow which they had to suffer.
Had No Near Relatives
Other than the grandmother, Mrs. Arena Coats of Stevens Point, with whom he 
made his home and who arrived here some days ago to be with her grandson, 
Squires has no near relatives unless his father is still living somewhere in 
these United States. No word was ever received from him either directly or 
indirectly after his disappearance twenty-nine years ago. Only the three 
orphaned children, Beatrice aged 8, Robert aged 6, and Donald, age 4, survive 
him to know grief as it is known to but few children. They will return to 
Eagle River to continue to make their home with their uncle and aunt.
Squires was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge but belonged to no other 
orders.
Perform Autopsy
Drs. Hammond, Stneck and Donahue perfomed an autopsy on the body of Marshall 
Squires Saturday evening to verify a diagnosis of meningitis for which the 
patient had been treated for the past ten days and which developed following 
the operation for......... 
(there are some missing sentences for the remainder of the article.)
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 20, 1922 P. 1
********
[Marsall E. Squires/bur 02-21-1922/cause: meningitis]
********
SUBSCRIPTION FOR SQUIRES FAMILY STARTED
Headed by two subscriptions of $50 each, the local campaign to raise a trust 
fund for the bereaved family of the late Marshall E. Squires was inaugurated 
today. Local charitable and city organizations are sponsoring the movement to 
raise a trust fund for the three children ranging from three to nine years of 
age, and who are at present with an uncle at Eagle River. The latter, who is 
endeavoring to make a livelihood on a forty-acre entover farm eight miles 
from Eagle River has no means to support the children, which prompted local 
public spirited citizens to endeavor to raise a substanital sum.
It is proposed to take the money which is subscribed and create a trust fund 
and appoint a trustee here to have charge of the investment, the interest 
proceeds of which will be given to the uncle of the children as their legal 
guardian, to provide means of support and education.
There is a universal expression of sympathy in the community which will, no 
doubt, manifest itself in generous contributions to the fund for the little 
family, which death, has robbed of parental love and tenderness.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 27, 1922 P. 1


ROBERT SQUIRES   cemetery #44

ORPHANED SON OF EX-OFFICER DIES IN NORTH
Funeral services for Robert Squires, the 14 year old son of Marshal Squires, 
former traffic officer who was killed while pursuing a motorist here in 1922, 
will be held from the Wattawa chapel tomorrow morning to be followed by 
interment at Evergreen. The former Manitowoc boy died at Eagle River yesterday 
afternoon after having been in failing health for some time but the exact cause 
of his death is not known to friends here.
Since the death of the boy's father, he and a brother Donald, and a sister, 
Beatrice, have been making their home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Henry 
Wierch at Eagle River. The lad's mother died about a year before the father was 
killed and the three children were left without immediate kin.
The body will arrive in Manitowoc on the late afternoon train and will be taken 
immediately to the chapel from where the services will be held in the morning. 
Definite time for the funeral will not be known until arrival of the boy's 
relatives late this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1929 P. 2
********
[Robert James/bur. 7 June 1929/age 14 yrs./cause: acute endocarditis/died at 
Rhinelander, Wisconsin]