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PETER THIER   cemetery #22

Name: Thier, Peter
D.: 9/29/1865
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 24 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. of Meeme
Cem.: St. Nazianz Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.33
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Peter (1841-Sept. 29, 1865)


WALTER THIERS   cemetery #44 

Walter (Slim) Thiers, 80, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at the home.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thiers was born Aug. 15, 1892, at Reedsville, son of the late Nels and 
Hannah Schnipp Thiers. He married Ella Handl in 1911 at Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death in 1918. He married Ella Behnke in 1925. She preceded 
him in death in 1946. He was a foreman at Chicago North Western Road freight 
depot, Manitowoc and since 1959 at Sheboygan. Mr. Thiers moved to Manitowoc 
early this year.
Survivors include a son, Nels, of Manitowoc, two step-sons, Harvey Behnke, 
of Manitowoc and LeRoy Behnke, of East St. Louis, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. 
Felix (Germaine) Woytal, of Manitowoc; four step-daughters, Mrs. Clarence 
(Lila) Maples, Mrs. Fred (Violet) Ansorge, Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Thielen 
and Mrs. George (Ruth) Hoffman, of Manitowocc; ten grandchildren and 23 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of service on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 10, 1972
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[d. 10-09-1972/age 80 yrs.]


ALFRED THIESSEN   cemetery #82

Alfred J. Thiessen, 58, 902 Third St., Kiel, died 
at his home Tuesday evening.  Death was attributed 
to a heart attack.  He was born June 3, 1908, at 
Chilton, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
Thiessen, and moved at an early age to Kiel, where 
he attended public schools.  On June 29, 1928, he 
was married to Alma Temreck of Kiel at St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ.  He was employed the past 
15 years at Stoelting Bros., and was service manager 
for the Dairy Queen machine.  Mr. Thiessen was a 
member of the church choir for 37 years serving as 
director for the past 15 years; a member of the Kiel 
Band for 30 years, a past member of the board of 
directors of the Kiel Municipal Band and assistant 
conductor for a few years. He also was a member and 
past master of the Kiel Lodge F&AM No. 336 and a 
member of the Kiel Order of Eastern Star.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Funeral services will be held Friday at St. Peter’s 
Church with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, August 10, 1966
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(03 Jun 1908/Aug 1966/SSDI)


ALMA THIESSEN   cemetery #82

Mrs. Alma Thiessen, 67, widow of Alfred J., of 902 3rd St., Kiel, 
died Thursday afternoon at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee, where 
she had been a patient four weeks.
The former Alma Temreck, she was born in Kiel, Oct. 31, 1904, a 
daughter of the late Ludwig and Augusta Kanske Temreck, and she 
attended Kiel public schools.
On June 29, 1929, she was married to Mr. Thiessen at St. Peter 
United church of Christ, Kiel. He died Aug. 9, 1966.
Mrs. Thiessen had been employed for 54 years at the local newspaper, 
now the Tri~County Record, where she was author of “Teedles” column 
and a linotype operator.
Most recently, she had been employed by Sohn Manufacturing Co., 
Elkhart Lake.
Mrs. Thiessen was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
and a charter member of its Mendelssohn choir which she named.
She was also a charter member of the Yellowbird Council No. 15 Degree 
of Pocahontas, and chaplain of Kiel Chapter No. 281 Order of Easten Star
Lodge.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mieselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter Church, 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 


GILBERT THIESSEN   cemetery #82

Dr. Gilbert Thiessen 61, a native of Kiel, who 
had been living in Pittsburgh, Pa., died Friday 
while on a visit to London, England. A graduate 
of Kiel High School, he was a research chemist 
for Kappers Co. in Pittsburgh.  He was married 
to the former Lucille Laun, of Kiel.  They had 
been living in the East for many years.  
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, two 
grandchildren; his mother and two brothers.  
Funeral services will be held Wednesday in 
Pittsburgh.  
Sheboygan Press, October 18, 1966


META THIESSEN   cemetery #82
 
Mrs. Meta Thiessen, 77 of 624 North St., Kiel, mother of Miss Pearl 
Thiessen, Kiel city treasurer, died Saturday at the Memorial Hospital 
in Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery. She was born in New Holstein in 1875, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Langemak. She was married to 
Fred Thiessen in 1896 and 40 years ago they located in Kiel. Mrs. 
Thiessen was a member of the Kiel Garden club.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Asmus of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., 
and Miss Pearl Thiessen of Kiel; two sons, Alfred of Kiel and Edgar 
of New Holstein; brother, Peter of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. Johanna 
Fruend of New Holstein; six grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
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Following an illness of short duration, Mrs. Meta Thiessen passed away at 
the Memorial hospital early Saturday evening.  She was a patient there since 
December 11.
The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein September 4, 1875 the 
daughter of the late Peter and Christina Langemak.  At the time of her death 
she had reached the age of 77 years.  January 3, 1896 she was married to Fred 
Thiessen of New Holstein.  After residing in that township for a while, they 
moved to the city of Chilton.  Forty years ago they came to Kiel where they 
have resided since. Mrs. Thiessen was a member of the Kiel Garden club.
Survivors include two daughters and two sons; Mrs. Harvey (Elfrieda) Asmus 
of Fort Atkinson, Alfred of Kiel, Edgar of New Holstein, and Pearl of Kiel. 
Also surviving are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, 
Peter Langemak of Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. Johanna Freund, New Holstein. 
One daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Hattie) Kissinger passed away in 1921.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church officiating.  Burial was made in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
No newspaper named, December 20, 1952


PEARL L. THIESSEN   cemetery #82

Pearl L. Thiessen, resident of the Homestead Care Center, New Holstein,
passed away early Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at the age of 92.
Pearl, born on Dec. 23, 1915, was the daughter of the late Fred and Meta
(Langemark) Thiessen.
She graduated from the Kiel Public Schools. For 19 years, after her
graduation, she served as the bookkeeper for the former Kiel Bottling
Works. She was treasurer for the City of Kiel from 1943 until 1955. 
During that time period, she was a student at Mission House/Lakeland 
College. In September of 1955, Pearl moved to Madison to continue her
education in nutrition and food service management at the University of
Wisconsin. She earned her undergraduate degree and then her masters of
science degree in 1958 from the University. For two years, she worked
as a therapeutic dietitian at Deaconess Hospital, Milwaukee. In 1960,
she returned to Madison to become the therapeutic, and later administrative
dietitian, at Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
She retired in 1978.
For most of her adult life, Miss Thiessen studied and advocated food 
nutrition as a foundation for good health. This included the study, 
practice and promotion/support of natural, non-toxic farming and gardening
methods. In 1958, she helped organize the Wisconsin Chapter of Natural
Food Associates and became the first State President of the State Chapter.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews. In addition, Pearl is survived
by many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. (Names omitted for 
privacy)
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, 
Hattie Kissinger, Elfrieda Asmus, Alfred Thiessen and Edgar Thiessen.
At Miss Thiessen's request, there was no funeral service. Internment,
after cremation, was in the Kiel City Cemetery.
(no newspaper or date named)


REINHARDT THIESSEN   cemetery #84

Former Resident Of New Holstein Is Called To Rest
Kiel—(Special)—word was received here Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. 
J. B. Laun of this city of the death of Dr. Reinhardt Thiessen, 
71, at his home in Pittsburgh Sunday.  Dr. Thiessen, an 
authority on the origin and composition of coal and research 
chemist of the U. S. Bureau of Mines is a brother of Mrs. Louis 
Henschel of New Holstein.  He was born on a farm near New 
Holstein and taught science at Red River Valley University in 
South Dakota, at Des Moines, Ia., and at University high school 
in Chicago.  In 1925 he was awarded a silver medal by the Royal 
Arts society of London for his work in establishing coal research 
in England.  
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Clara Lindemann; three 
sons, Gilbert, Reinhardt, Jr., and Lindwood, all of Pittsburgh, 
three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Henschel of New Holstein.  
Funeral services were held at Pittsburgh Tuesday.  
Sheboygan Press, February 2, 1938


MYRTLE THIRIOT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1907:
Myrtle Thiriat of Milwaukee, a child of 3-years, fell sick with diphtheria in the
residence of Hermann Vieweger where she was on a visit with her mother, and
died there of the disease on Sunday. The body was buried in the city cemetery.


JOHN THIRY SR.   cemetery #43

John Thiry Sr., 60, of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thiry was born May 20, 1910, at Luxemburg, son of the late Edmund Thiry 
and Mrs. Jennifer Thiry. He married Leone Leitner March 19, 1928, at Luxemburg. 
He had been employed at the Hamachek Co., Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World 
War II, serving in the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, his mother, Mrs. Jennifer 
Thiry of Luxemburg, a brother, Felix of Grafton, two sisters, Mrs. Mark Kope of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Rubert Pagels of Luxemburg, and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971


BENJAMIN D. THOM   cemetery #33

Benjamin D. Thom, six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thom, of 
769 12th Ave., Grafton, Wis., died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Benjamin was born June 18, 1971, at Milwaukee, son of Richard and Carol 
Stecker Thom.
Survivors include his parents, a brother, maternal grandparents, paternal 
grandparents (Survivors omitted for privacy.), great great grandfather, 
Martin Stecker, and great great grandmother, Lillian Johnston, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 o'clock this Tuesday evening until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and then at the 
church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1971


DEMIS THOMAS   cemetery #44

From the Manitowoc Herald, 1862 Jan 23:
Demis(sic) Thomas died, wife of Joseph Thomas.


HATTIE L. THOMAS   cemetery #33

Mrs. Hattie Thomas, 75, of Trails End Mobile Court, 2000 Johnston 
Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 11, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate with cremation to 
follow. Burial of the cremains will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, 
Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Thomas was born Dec. 25, 1908, as Osseo, Wis., daughter of the 
late Matt and Emma Lettom Kattestad. She was married to John Thomas, 
July 30, 1928, at Winona, Minn. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 
1972. Mrs. Thomas worked with her husband at Thomas Paint and Glass 
from 1949 to 1972. She was a Elks Club Auxiliary Member, a volunteer 
worker and member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and also a member 
of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, (private); three brothers 
and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Gertrude Kattestad of West Salem, Wis., 
Ted and Olive Kattestad of Omro, Wis., and John and Marjorie Kattestad 
of Eau Claire, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Shumaker of Osseo and 
Mrs. Mabel Balthazor of Eau Claire; two grandsons, (private); nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a 
son, James Thomas.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 1 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of services.  There will be no Tuesday evening 
visitation. Memorials appreciated to Memorial Hospital.
Herald Times-Reporter, Mon., 12 Mar. 1984, page 3


HERMAN THOMAS   cemetery #89A

The funeral of Herman Thomas, who died at the hospital at Manitowoc, 
took place Monday afternoon, at the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, with 
interment at Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 03, 1928, Page 9


J. L. THOMAS   cemetery #63

James L. Thomas
3rd Wis. Vol. Inf.   Company K
Enlisted 09/29/64   Mishicot Township
History--Drafted.  Mustered out 06/09/65.  At the time
of his enlistment, THOMAS was age 40 and listed his
occupation as a farmer.  He had blue eyes, brown hair
and stood 5'8".  Cemetery Mishicot Public Cemetery,
Mishicot, Wis.  Row #14 Stone #8  Sect. #2  Military
headstone.
(From Dennis Moore's Civil War roster)


JANICE B. THOMAS   cemetery #44

Miss Janice B. Thomas, 19, of 3208 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officaite and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Janice was born June 7, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
William A. and Charolette Smith Thomas. She was a senior at Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her mother, two sisters and a brother (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 31, 1971 P. 20


JOHN WILSON THOMAS   cemetery #33

John (Tommie) Thomas, 62, of 2000 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate with cremation following 
and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Thomas was born Nov. 4, 1910, at North Bend, Wis., son of the late James 
and Jenny Wilson Thomas. He attended schools in West Salem, Wis., graduating 
from high school there in 1928. He married Hattie Kattestad July 30, 1928, 
at Minnesota. The couple resided in LaCrosse where he was a salesman for the 
Sherman Williams Paint Co. until 1944 when the couple moved to Manitowoc. He 
was manager of the Sherman Williams Paint Store here until 1950. Since that 
time he has owned and operated the Thomas Paint and Glass Store at Manitowoc. 
He was a deputy sheriff of Manitowoc County and a member of the Manitowoc 
Elks Club which will conduct memorial services at the funeral home at 8 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Survivors include his wife and a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); 
four brothers, Glenn, of Miami, Fla., Spencer, of LaCrosse, William, of 
Ettrick, Wis., and Robert, of Delavan, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Norman (Ruth) 
Yedele, of Antioch, Ill.; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A son 
and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
until the time of service. Memorials in his memory may be made to Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Heart Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 13, 1972


JOSEPH THOMAS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1876:
Death of Jos. Thomas on Saturday after a long illness. The fire 
department, of which he was a devoted member, carried him to his grave.


MADISON THOMAS   cemetery #63

27th Wis. Vol. Inf.  Company D
Enlisted 08/21/62   City of Two Rivers
History--Mustered out 08/29/65.  Cemetery Mishicot
Public Cemetery, Mishicot, Wis.  Row #14, Stone #4
Sect #2  Military headstone.
(From Dennis Moore's Civil War roster)


WILLIAM THOMAS     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900:
Death on Tues. in a local hospital of William Thomas following an 
appendix operation. The deceased was born here 10 Aug. 1873 and 
followed the profession of a tailor. The funeral will take place 
this afternoon.


BESSIE THOMASCHEFSKY   cemetery #89C

Mrs. Bessie Thomaschefsky, 76, of 3610 N. Court St., Two Rivers, died 
Saturday morning at the home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomaschefsky, nee Bessie Charney, was born at Ellison Bay, Door 
County, May 1, 1895, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Letty 
Charney. She was married to John Thomaschefsky of Two Rivers, who 
preceded her in death.
She leaves five siters, Miss Gertrude Charney of Milwaukee, and Mrs. 
Florence Metz of Hartford. Mrs. Sadie Anderson of Sister Bay; and Ruth 
Antzcak and Mrs. Dorothy Schmitt of Sturgeon Bay; and four brothers, 
Dewey and Frank of Ellison Bay, and Joseph and Thomas Charney of Sister 
Bay.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 21, 1973
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Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Thomaschefsky, 76, of 3610 N. Court St., 
Two Rivers, who died Saturday morning at home, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser 
officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Among the survivors are three grandchildren an six great grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 23, 1973
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(Bessie Thomaschefsky/Apr 29 1896/Apr 1973/SSDI)
(NOTE: She is on the stone with Richard/also the b. date on the tombstone,
the b. date on the obit. and the b. date on the SSDI do not match each
other. She is the only Bessie Thomaschefsky I have in any Two Rivers cem.
I can't find John unless the one named Peter J. next to her is Peter John
and they called him John)


FRED THOMASCHEFSKY   cemetery #89A

Fred Thomaschefsky, 78, resident of the city for more than 60 years, and 
one of the first employes of the old Mann Brothers pail factory, died at 
his home at 1605 23rd street at 12:35 Sunday noon after an illness of 
seven months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Klein 
and Stangel chapel. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
In his youth he came to this country from Russia and settled in Manitowoc, 
where 58 years ago he married Fredericka Meyer.
For 35 years he was employed as a watchman and fireman at the old Mann 
Brothers sawmill and pail factory, and later was a watchman at the C. Reiss 
Coal company for 16 years. 
Mr. Thomaschefsky is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons 
and eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1936 P. 11


ALETTA THOMPSEN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Thompson, mother of Mrs. Maria Edwards, is very seriously ill 
at the home of her daughter, 720 North Seventh street. Mrs. Thompson 
has reached an advanced age and has been a sufferer from asthma for 
many years. Relatives abroad have been summoned. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 17, 1901, p. 1 
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Another weary pilgrim in life's journey has received the summons home 
and the soul of Mrs. Aletta Thompson, now rests with Him who gave it 
birth. Seventy-four years marked the period of her earthly existence 
and during the past few months she had suffered much, afflicted with 
asthma. A few days ago she contracted a cold, and an illness developed 
which it was impossible for her feeble system to combat. Her death 
occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria Edwards, North Seventh 
Street. 
Mrs. Thompson was born at Kragara (?) Norway, Dec. 16, 1926, and for 
more than half a century had been a resident of Manitowoc, coming here 
in 1844. She was mother of six children, four of who survive to mourn 
her loss. They are; Mrs. Maria Edwards, Mrs. Martha Weblin, City(?); 
Theodore Thompson, Denver, Joseph Thompson, St. Louis Mo. Decedent was 
a woman whose life was the embodiment of faith and duty, whose chief 
delight was found in the love of her children and whose nature was of 
helpful and happy disposition. The lavish affection bestowed those near 
and dear to her brought a generous return of enjoyment and gave to her, 
in the declining days of her life, a happiness that even Death could 
not shadow. Funeral announcement will be made tomorrow. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 22, 1901, p. 1 
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From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901:
Death here Tues. of 74-yr. old Mrs. Aletta Thompson following a severe chill
which because of her age and bodily weakness she was unable to throw off.
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[bur. 01-22-1901/age 74 yrs./cause: old age]


ANNA T. THOMPSEN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anna T. Thompsen, 77, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Bible Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gordon K. Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn., will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompsen, nee Anna Gulliksen, was born April 16, 1894, at Arendal, 
Norway, daughter of the late Gunerius and Anna Ellingsen Gulliksen. She 
came to the United States as a young girl. She was married to John Thompsen 
Nov. 18, 191?, at Brooklyn, N.Y.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Alma) Fisk, of Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Frederickson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anne Larson, of 
Madison, and two granddaughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.)at home.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6-9 
o'clock this Tuesday evening until noon Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 24, 1971
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[d. 08-23-1971/age 77 yrs./bur. on Rev. Kenneth E. Fisk lot]
(16 Apr 1894/Aug 1971/SSDI)


ALICE THOMPSON   cemetery #5

Miss Alice Thompson, 48, of Valders, died Thursday afternoon at 
4:25 o'clock at Holy Family hospital where she had been a resident 
for one day. Death was due to a blood clot.
Miss Thompson was the daughter of Thomas and Andrea Torrison Thompson. 
She was born in the town of Liberty June 10, 1892 and except for 18 
years during which she lived in Chicago, she spent her entire life 
in this county. She was a dress designer.
Five sisters survive. They are Miss Nettie Thompson, Mrs. Clara Thorson, 
Mrs. Clarence Gilbertson and Miss Olga Thompson, all of Valders, and 
Mrs. George Gilbertson of Route 3, Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home at Valders from Sunday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock until the funeral which will be held Monday at 
1:30 p.m. at Berge's and at 2 o'clock at Our Saviour's church, Valders. 
The Rev. R.B. Walden will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, July 26, 1940 P. 2


ANNA THOMPSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907:
Death Friday following a two year illness of Mrs. K. Thompson who lived on the
highway to Two Rivers. Mrs. Thompson was born 27 August 1823 in Kroers,
Norway, and had been a resident of our county since 1872. She is survived by her
sorrowing husband and a son. The funeral was held Monday.


ANTHONY THOMPSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1906:
A 3-mo. old son of Anton Thompson here died Sunday and was buried Tuesday.


ARTHUR H. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

Arthur H. Thompson, 50, lifelong resident of city and county, died suddenly 
last night at his home on route 4, Manitowoc, west of the city in the town 
of Manitowoc Rapids.
Mr. Thompson was found dead in bed this morning when his brother, Reuben, 
with whom he resided, went to call him.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Pauls Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. R.W. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The body will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Frazier 
mortuary.
Mr. Thompson was born in the town of Manitowoc in 1896. In recent years he had 
been employed as a truck driver by the Schmitt Lumber company. He never married.
Survivors are four brothers, Elmer of Racine, Carl of Whitewater, Bert of this 
city, and Reuben of Manitowoc Rapids; two sisters, Miss Inga of this city and 
Mrs. Edward Bauer of Racine.
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1946 P. 2
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[d. 06-25-1946/age 50 yrs./bur. on Inga Thompson lot]


C.D. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909: 
C.D. Thompson, an old resident of our city, died yesterday of a cancer ailment 
with which he had suffered for several years. He reached the age of 70 years 
and is survived by his widow and a brother.


REV. GEORGE THOMPSON   cemetery #44

From "History of Manitowoc County" by Ralph Plumb 1904:
P. 187
 
.....the arrival of Rev. George W. Thompson, in August 1853, he coming from 
Cincinnati to take up the work.  At this time a mission was maintained at 
Robinson's settlement and the local church included thirty-three communicants.  
His ministry, however, was short for in 1854, while nursing cholera patients 
he fell ill of the dread disease and died on October 14th, his body being 
interred at Evergreen. 
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From the Manitowoc Herald, 14 Oct 1854:
Rev. George Thompson died, he was 36 yrs. old. 
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On Monday, the 9th instant, Rev'd George Thompson, Rector of St. James 
Parish, in this village, aged 36 years.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 14, 1854 P. 3


GEORGINA THOMPSON   cemetery #41

EATON PIONEER DIES AFTER TWO YEARS' ILLNESS
After a two years illness, Mrs. Sever Thompson, 69, a pioneer resident 
of the county passed away at the family home in the town of Eaton, 
Tuesday night. She was born in Liberty in 1861 her maiden name being 
Georgiana Berge and she was married to Sever Thompson April 15, 1899, 
who survives her with four children, a son, Joel and two daughters, 
Emma and Julia at home and one daughter, Mrs. John DeBraal of Chicago. 
A sister, Mrs. H. Bjelbole and two brothers, Oscar and Otto G. Berge 
of Valders also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the home on Saturday afternoon at 
1:30 and from the Valders Lutheran church at two o'clock, Rev. Walden 
will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, Arpil 9, 1931 P.6


GUSTAV THOMPSON     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902:
29-yr. old Gustav Thompson died Tues. of consumption. The deceased, 
who was born here in Manitowoc, is survived by his widow as well as 
his father and a brother. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.


GUSTAVE THOMPSON   cemetery #41

Gustave Thompson Dies At Home of His Mother
Gustave Thompson, 48, residing with his mother on the homestead farm 
three miles south of Valders, died Monday after only a brief illness. 
He had recently returned from a week's stay at the hospital here when 
he suffered a sudden sinking spell.
The deceased never married and always made his home on the Thompson 
homestead. His mother, Mrs. Laura Thompson, and two sisters, Mrs. Otis 
Evenson of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Carl Olson of Ludington, Mich., 
survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and 
at 2 p.m. from the Valders West church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 5, 1933 P.2


HERMAN THOMPSON    cemetery #44

Manitowoc Tribune 
Vol. 18 No. 16, Thursday August 3, 1871, Page 4 Column 6 

Sudden Death. -- The body of Capt. Herman Thompson was brought here from Kenosha, 
by the boat, yesterday morning.  The Capt. left here in his vessel -- the schr. 
Franklin -- in good health, was taken sick before he reached Kenosha, and died 
on shore after two days of severe suffering.  The Capt. was one of our best 
Norwegian fellow citizens, and leaves a sorrow stricken widow and a large family 
of children, who have the most heartfelt sympathy of our community.
The flags of the shipping in our harbor were half mast yesterday in due respect 
to the deceased, who was buried in the afternoon of the same day.


KIARA C. THOMPSON   cemetery #89C

Funeral services for Kiara Christina Thompson, 11-day-old daughter of John 
and Lu Anna Counard Thompson, of 2716-13th St., Two Rivers, who died Monday, 
were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the 
Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial was in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, had harge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 4, 1973


KNUT THOMPSON  (d. 1917)  cemetery #44

KNUT THOMPSON DIES AT HOME OF SON TODAY
Word was received in the city this noon of the death of Knud Thompson 
an aged resident of the county who died at the home of his son, Thomas 
Thompson, on the Two Rivers branch road or the middle road north, three 
miles from this city. He was 87 years of age. 
The funeral will be held at 12:30 from the home Thursday and at 2pm 
from St. Paul’s church of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 31, 1917, Page 5
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[cause: valvular heart disease]


MARY (FERDON) THOMPSON   cemetery #44

Mrs. Harvey Thompson, 85, who resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, 
of 833 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Krist 
Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Mary Ferdon, was born July 30, 1886 at Little Suamico, daughter 
of the late Obadiah and Catherine Jindra Ferdon.  She attended Little Suamico 
schools and moved to Manitowoc as a child.  She was married to Harvey Thompson 
Jan. 25, 1913, at Manitowoc.  They celebratd their golden wedding anniversary in 
1963.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1967.  She was a member of St. Paul 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons, Robert of Manitowoc and Wesley, of Gardena, Calif.; 
three brothers, Chester and Frank Ferdon, of Manitowoc and Erwin, of Marinette; 
two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Elsie) Klingholz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Herman (Alice) 
Hedjin, of Sauk Centre, Minn.; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  
A son, a sister and four brothers preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 13 December 1971.


NORMAN A. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

Norman A. Thompson, 60, of 1807 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. 
The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 8, 1910, at Quarry, son of the late George and Emma 
Snortum Thompson. He married Mable Halverson Aug. 16, 1941, at Valders. The 
couple resided in Valders until 1961, coming to Manitowoc. Mr. Thompson was a 
member of the Boilermakers Local No. 107 of Milwaukee.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
two brothers, Stanley of Conover, Wis., and George of Menasha; three sisters, 
Mrs. William Dayton of Conover, Mrs. Selma Reichert of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. 
Henry Pleuss of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and four grandchildren. A grandchild and a 
brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 30, 1971
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[d. 06-30-1971 at Neenah WI/age 60 yrs./husband of Mabel E. Thompson]
(08 Aug 1910/Jun 1971/SSDI)


OLE THOMPSON  (d. 1928)  cemetery #41

Mrs. Anna Anderson and daughter, Esther have returned to Chicago 
after attending the funeral of Ole Thompson of Valders and also 
after a week’s visit at the home of Mrs. Oscar Berg at Valders.
Manitowoc Times, Friday, October 12, 1928, Page 2


OSCAR THOMPSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904:
The body of Oscar Thompson, whom we had reported as missing 
on 04 Jan., has just been found in the river. Justice of the 
Peace Markham led the coroner's jury, before which family 
members identified the body as that of the missing man.


PAUL THOMPSON   cemetery #5

Paul Thompson, 25, of Rt. 2, Valders, presumably drowned Nov. 23, off the 
shore of Miami Beach, Fla.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate.
Mr. Thompson was born May 18, 1947, in the Town of Cato, son of Orin Thompson 
and the late Mrs. Helen Launderdale Thompson. He was graduated from Valders 
High School with the Class of 1965. He attended the University of Wisconsin, 
Madison.
Survivors include his father of R. 2, Reedsville, two brothers and a sister 
(Suvivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 21, 1972


SENA R. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

MRS. SENA THOMPSON DEAD AT HOME OF DAUGHTER, MRS. H. MEYER; 
LIVED HERE 51 YEARS
Mrs. Sena Thompson who has lived in Manitowoc for a half century passed 
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman A. Meyer, this morning after 
an illness of some period. Immediate cause of death was pneumonia. She was 
72 years of age. 
Decedent was born in Norway and came here in her youth and was married in 
this city, her husband having preceded her in death thirty years ago. Two 
children, Mrs. H.A. Meyer, this city, and Mrs. H.B. Irland of Oak Park, 
survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from 
the Meyer home on North Sixth street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 06, 1917, Page 5


THEODORE M. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

MESSAGE BRINGS NEWS OF DEATH OF THEO. THOMPSON AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Messages received here last night brought news of the death of 
Theodore Thompson at Los Angeles, Cal., where he had been for 
several months in hope of recuperating his health which failed 
three years ago. The body will be brought here for burial, 
accompanied by Mrs. Thompson who has been with her husband. 
Mr. Thompson was widely known and one of the popular young men 
of the city. He was born here Aug. 29, 1878 and after completing 
school was employed at the Goodrich docks, later becoming a purser 
on one of the boats of the company and for several years held the 
position of assistant purchasing agent of the company here. Three 
years ago he was forced to give up the position on account of his 
health and later took up his home in the west. Mr. Thompson was 
married five years ago to Miss Louise Olson, who with his mother 
and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Meyer, this city and Mrs. H.B. Ireland, 
of Chicago, survive him. He was a member of St. Paul’s Norwegian 
church. Funeral announcement will be made later.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 19, 1915, Page 5
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FUNERAL OF TED THOMPSON HELD MONDAY
Body Here Sunday, Service From H.A. Meyer Home
Funeral services for the late Theodore Thompson, whose body will 
be brought here from Los Angeles Sunday night, will be held Monday 
afternoon at 1:30 from the home of Herman Meyer and at 2 o’clock 
from St. Paul’s Norwegian church. The body, accompanied by Mrs. 
Thompson will reach here on the late C. & N. W. train Sunday night 
and will be taken to the Meyer home, Mrs. Meyer being a sister. It 
has been decided that the casket will not be opened at the church 
but friends will be privileged to view the remains at the home from 
10:30 Monday morning. News of the death of Mr. Thompson was received 
with keen regret by a large circle of friends who had hoped that he 
might find health in the west.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 22, 1915, Page 8
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Capt. D.W. Cochrane and Asst. Superintendent Longrell of the Goodrich 
Transit company were here from Chicago to attend the funeral of the 
late Theodore Thompson.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 26, 1915, Page 3
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[bur. 25 Jan. 1915/age 35 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on Herman A. Meyer lot]


WALTER G. THOMPSON   cemetery #44

Walter (Tommy) Thompson, 64, of 817A S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Thompson was born July 4, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gilbert 
and Katherine Mecha Thompson. He married Dorothy Goetz Aug. 28, 1941, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Co. and was a member of the Machinist Local No. 516. His wife preceded him 
in death May 14, 1957.
Survivors include two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a sister, Mrs. 
Caroline Hein of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. A sister preceded him in 
death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 
Tuesday. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971
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[d. 08-02-1971/age 64 yrs./cremains/bur. on Gilbert Thompson lot]
(04 Jul 1907/Aug 1971/SSDI)


HEINRICH THOMS      cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 May)
Henry Thoms of Saxonburg in Two Creeks, a single man of 30, has died and will 
be buried tomorrow (Tues.). Mr. C. Pahlcoetter will deliver the funeral oration.

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 May)
Death Sat., in his home, of H. Tohms (sic), (should be Thoms) at age 30. 
He was unmarried and lived with his brother on the old farm about a mile 
from here. He had been ill for a long time and death was a release for him. 
The funeral was held today in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
(Note: The article says Saxonburg cemetery, but I found him in this one. Maybe he
was moved?)


WILHELMINA THOMS   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902:
71-yr. old Mrs. Minnie Thoms of Mishicott suffered a stroke on Wed. last week from
which she succumbed on Thurs. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 2 sisters.
The funeral was held Sat. in Two Rivers.
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From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 04 Feb.)
Death Thurs. last week, a few hours after suffering a stroke, of 76-yr. 
old Mrs. Thoms, a resident a few miles from here. She is survived by her 
elderly husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held in
Two Rivers cemetery on Sunday.


JOSEPHINE A. THOR   cemetery #43

Mrs. Josephine Thor, 80, formerly of 1310 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will 
officate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thor, nee Josephine Skarvan, was born March 12, 1892, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Heinesh Skarvan. She was 
married to Louis J. Thor April 8, 1913, at Norman. The couple operated a cheese 
factory in the Town of Carlton until 1922, moving to Manitowoc. They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Her husband preceded her in death 
June 9, 1968. She was a member of St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Parish and 
Holy Rosary Society of St. Joseph Parish, Norman.
Survivors include three sons, Arnold and Norbert, of Manitowoc and Richard, of 
Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Irene) Schmidt, of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Anton Skarvan, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Frank Schleis, of Kewaunee; 16 
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where memorial 
services will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1972


VIOLA THOR   cemetery #44

Mrs. Viola Thor, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 1996.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1996, at Emmanuel 
Lutheran Church, Hampton, Va. The family will receive relatives and friends 
after the service with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. A native of 
Wisconsin, she worked for the Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc, until her 
retirement in March of 1964. She had been a Hampton, Va. resident since 1970. 
Viola was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran  Church, the Lydia Circle, the Lutheran 
Women's Missionary League and the Priscilla Bible Study Group. Viola had been 
active with the Hampton Senior Citizens and their organization.
Survivors include one daughter, one grandson, one granddaughter, and several 
cousins in Wisconsin. Her husband, William, preceded her in death in January, 1948.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Viola Thor Memorial Fund, 
c/o Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3301 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23661.
The Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home, Hampton, Va., is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter  June 6, 1996


JOHN H. THOREN   cemetery #82

John J. Thoren, 47, of 718 S. Paul St., Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Thoren was born at Chicago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs John Thoren, 
Dec. 29, 1912. He was educated in Chicago public schools and Feb. 18, 1933, 
married Helen Roeck of Chicago. He was employed as a floriculturist at St. 
Lucas cemetery and green house at Chicago until coming to Kiel in 1957.
Surviving are his wife, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and a sister, 
Mrs. Cyril Sequens, of Chicago. A sister preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 18, 1960 P. 3


EDWARD THORISON  (d. 1923) cemetery #44

FUNERAL OF ALD. THORISEN(sic) HELD HERE ON MONDAY
Had Premonition of Death When He Left 4 Weeks Ago
Funeral services for the late Edward Thorisen, announcement of whose death 
at Rochester, Minn., yesterday came as a great shock to the community, will 
be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from St. 
Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth officating. The Masonic order 
will have charge of the service at the grave at Evergreen.
The body of Mr. Thorisen will arrive from Rochester at 10 o'clock tomorrow 
morning and will be escorted by Frank E. Diebert, head of the Masonic order 
who left for that city last evening to take charge of the remains and bring 
them to this city. The body will be met by city officials who will attend 
the funeral in a body Monday.
Had Premonition of Death.
That Mr. Thorisen had a premonition that he would not return from Rochester 
alive, was learned today from associates in the city council whom he advised 
of his plan for an operation. On the day previous to his departure Mr. 
Thorisen while in conference with one of his committees told his colleagues 
that it was probably the last time he would meet with them and feelingly 
expressed the appreciation of the kindly relations which had been enjoyed. 
Later however, after the operation at Rochester, Mr. Thorisen had been more 
hopeful and on Thursday a letter written by Mr. Thorisen advised his family 
that he was to leave the hospital and was planning an early return home but 
intended to visit a sister at St. Paul en route. This would indicate that 
death was due to a sudden heart attack superinduced by complications suddenly 
developed.
Unusual Record as Official
Mr. Thorisen enjoyed an unusual record as a city official, one which is 
probably unequaled by a municipal officer of any city. Elected to the council 
in 1905, Mr. Thorisen served continuously as a member of that body for twelve 
years and during the entire period, he never missed a meeting of the city 
board. After a three year retirement, he was again elected two years ago and 
re-elected last spring, and maintained his record of constant attendance up 
to the time he left for Rochester three weeks ago. On one occasion several 
years ago Mr. Thorisen underwent an operation of minor nature but insisted 
on attending the regular meeting of the council.
During his service as a member of the council, Mr. Thorisen had been honored 
on numerous occasions by election as president of the council, a position 
which he held at the time he was stricken down. He served on many important 
committees and had been especially interested in harbor improvement work and 
in the perfecting of efficiency of the fire department, much of the modern 
equipment and improvement of this department having been accomplished during 
the time he served as chairman of the fire and water committee.
Born in Norway
Born in Norway April 13, 1867, Mr. Thorisen was 56 years of age at the time 
of his death. His family located here when he was four years old, his father 
being a carpenter. Later the family moved to Decorah, Iowa, for a number of 
years and later returned here where Mr. Thorisen apprenticed as a moulder, 
learned his trade and worked at the Smalley and Richards plants. Thirteen 
years ago he became associated with the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry company 
and was with that concern up to the time of his death. Mr. Thorisen's mother 
died when he was twelve years old and his father, who in his later years, 
made his home at Webster, S.D., died about two years ago. Mr. Thorisen visited 
his father at Webster only a short time before the latter's death, it having 
been his first visit with him in twenty years.
Mr. Thorisen is survived by his wife, who was Rose Chakoski previous to their 
marriage on August 27, 1892, and by one son, Clifford, of this city. Two 
brothers Evan, of Florence, S.D. and James of Wallace, S.D., and two sisters, 
Mrs. Inga Gunderson of Webster, S.D. and Mrs. Peter Jacobson of St. Paul, also 
survive him.
Served With Old Co. H.
Enlisting with the old national guard unit, company H. of this city in 1889, 
Mr. Thorisen served with the company for seven years, and in 1894 was elected 
second lieutenant when Capt. William Abel was in command of the company and 
C.A. Groffman was first lieutenant. He was a member of Manitowoc lodge No. 65, 
F. and A.M., and of Manitowoc chapter No. 16 Royal Arch Masons and was also a 
member of the local camp., Order of Maccabees. Mr. Thorisen was a member of the 
Iron Moulders' union, local branch and also a member of St. Paul's Norwegian 
Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 18, 1923 P. 1
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[Edward Thorison/bur 08-20-1923/age 56 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach]


BESSIE THORNTON   cemetery #44

Mrs. Chester Thornton 65, of Rt.2 Two Rivers, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W. Eric Rauch will officate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thornton, nee Bessie Pickop, was born Feb. 10, 1910 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late James and Hannah (Bowker) Pickop. She married Chester 
A. Thornton Oct. 17, 1933 at Manitowoc. He preceeded her in death Feb. 23, 1975.
Survivors include a daughter and two brothers Harry and William, of Manitowoc 
and two grandsons.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Chapel after noon Wednesday. The casket 
will remain closed. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral 
arrangements
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, May 6, 1975
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[d. 05-06-1975/age 65 yrs./widow of Chester Thornton/bur. on Shirley Rickman lot]
(17 Feb 1910/May 1975/SSDI)


CHESTER A. THORNTON   cemetery #44

Chester A. Thornton, 65, of Rt.2, Two River, died Sunday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. George J. Knudson will officate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thornton was born Dec. 29, 1909 at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Anna 
(Hammel) Thornton. He married Bessie Pickop October 17, 1933 at Manitowoc. He 
operated the Trio Lunch of Manitowoc for many years and had most recently been 
employed by Frieder's Bakery.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) 
Singer and Mrs. Wilfred (Wilma) Freund of Manitowoc, and Mrs. George (Eleanor) 
Oldenburg of Florida and two grandsons.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until the time of 
service. The casket will remain closed
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 24, 1975
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[d. 02-23-1975/age 65 yrs./bur. on Shirley Rickman lot-his daughter]
(29 Dec 1909/Feb 1975/SSDI)


JOSEPHINE THORNTON   cemetery #6

Miss Josephine Thornton, 69, of 1118 South Seventh street, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday morning at Holy Family hospital following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate with burial in St. 
Mary cemetery in Clarks Mills.
Miss Thornton was born in 1881 in Clarks Mills on the homestead farm 
and moved to Manitowoc about 30 years ago. She is survived by a brother, 
Walter, of Cato.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the time 
of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 7, 1950 P.2


THOMAS THORNTON   cemetery #6

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1897:
Death in Town Cato on Wed. last week of Thomas Thornton, age 68. 
The burial was Thurs. in Clarks Mills.


GURO THRONDSEN   cemetery #5

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904:
Mrs. Guro Throndson, a resident of Manitowoc Rapids, 
died late Mon. night at age 66, leaving 3 daughters 
and one son. The funeral will be held today in Valders.


NORRIS THRONSON   cemetery #41

Norris Throndson (sic), 55, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday evening 
at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be 
in Valders West Cemetery, with graveside military rites by Valders 
Post 28.
Mr. Throndson was born Aug. 2, 1914, in Town of Liberty, son of the 
late Nels and Tena Bratz Throndson. He had been employed by White 
House Milk Co. for 30 years. He married Mrs. Verna Rusch June 27, 
1964, at Reedsville. He was a member of the Valders Legion Post 28 
and a World War II Veteran.
Survivors include his wife; a step-son, two step-daughters, two 
sisters, Mrs. Erich Haupt of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Arnold Nagel 
of Milwaukee, and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1970


JOHN THUSS   cemetery #89A

COUNTY PIONEER DIES
John Thuss, Resident Here Since 55, Dead at Two Rivers
After a lingering illness of a year or more death called home John 
Thuss one of the pioneer settlers and residents of Manitowoc county, 
at his home at Two Rivers. For a number of years Mr. Thuss has been 
suffering from a complication of diseases brought on by old age and 
while his death was not expected at the time, it came to relieve the 
sufferings of many months. 
Born in Berg Bavaria May 9, 1830 Mr. Thuss came to the United States 
in 1855 settling at Mishicott, where for two years he took up farming. 
Being a millwright and carpenter by trade he removed to Two Rivers 
two years later securing employment with the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. where 
for nearly a half century he was employed having charge of their large 
plant in the capacity of master mechanic. Mr. Thuss was one of those 
staunch pioneers whose toil and sufferings made this part of the 
country blossom forth. 
He is survived by six sons. Henry, George, Fred, Will and Charles of 
Marshfield Wis. and Edward of Two Rivers bsides a widow and three 
daughters Mrs. George Gessell, Mrs. Fred Gerbinsky of this city and 
Mrs. D.D. Larkin of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held from 
St. Johns Lutheran church, at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, Rev. C.A.F. 
Koehler officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1912 P.1


ROBERT W. THUSS   cemetery #33

Robert W. Thuss, 45, of 1419 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
while at work at Manitowoc Engineering Co.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Thuss was born Sept. 30, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and 
Louise Stahl Thuss. He lived his early years and was educated at Two Rivers, 
being graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1936. Following graduation he 
entered the machinist training course at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. In 
1942, he was employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Dec. 1, 
1942, he entered the army, serving with an armored division in the European 
theater and discharged as a technician fifth grade (T-5) Sep. 10, 1945. He 
then returned to Manitowoc Engineering Co. as a machinist where he had worked 
until his death. He married the former Elizabeth (Betty) Waak Oct. 26, 1946, 
at Manitowoc, where they had lived since. He was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member and president of its choir. He was 
past president of Jefferson School PTA and a member of Machinists Union Local 
No. 516.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. Arlandt Luebke, of Manitowoc; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Saturday and 
from 11:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1964 P. 15