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ALFRED VOLAND   cemetery #84

From Manitowoc county death records:
Alfred Voland    (v.41 p.44)
Nov. 30, 1868-Sept. 27, 1947
Husband of Mary Pickruhn Voland
Son of Frederick Voland and Theodora Struppert (both born Germany)
Born Ozaukee County –farmer 
Died from “chronic myocarditis –myocardio degeneration”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Alfred Voland, 78, well known farmer and former town official, died
Saturday afternoon at the farm near Louis Corners, now operated by
his son, Elmer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz
funeral home, Kiel, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will
be in the Rockville cemetery.
Mr. Voland was born in 1868 at Mequon, Ozaukee county and in 1882
moved to this county. He married Miss Mary Pickeruhn in 1891. He
operated the Brooklyn tavern near Kiel for several months and then
moved to a farm near Elkhart Lake until 1914, when he returned to
Schleswig to operate farms near Louis Corners. He served on the
Schleswig town board.
Mr. and Mrs. Voland observed their golden wedding anniversary in 
1941.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Conrad of
Russell, Sheboygan county, Mrs. Howard Prahl on the homestead farm
and Mrs. Harry Klemme of Kiel; son, Elmer on the home farm; four
brothers, William of Fond du Lac, Fred of Kiel, Oscar of Rochester,
Minn., and Philip of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Arnold of
Kiel and Mrs. Carl Raquet of Schleswig; 10 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
(9-27-1947 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Alfred Voland and Maria Pickruhn (v.6 p.84)
March 14, 1891 in Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig
Alfred Voland
Son of Frederick and Theodora (Struppardt) Voland
Born Theinsville, Ozaukee County
Maria Pickruhn
Daughter of Karl Pickruhn and Anna Nadler
Born Town of Schleswig
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


ARLEEN VOLAND   cemetery #84

Arleen H. Voland, age 76, of 21312 Rockville Road, Kiel, 
died Monday morning, Feb. 5, 2007, at her home, after a 
14 year battle with cancer. 
She was the former Arleen Heimann born on June 17, 1930 
in Waldo, daughter of the late Adolph and Hilda Koellmer 
Heimann. Arleen attended Banner Grade School in Waldo and 
was a 1948 graduate of Sheboygan Central High School. 
While a student in school, she excelled in art. After 
graduation Arleen worked at Walter Brand Investments. On 
May 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Myron Voland 
at Grace Lutheran Church, Haven. Myron and Arleen farmed 
in the town of Meeme most of their married life. Arleen 
was a loving mother of two children, one who passed away 
unexpectedly seven years ago. She was a member of Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, where she was 
a Sunday school teacher for many years, and a member of 
the University of Wisconsin extension homemakers being a 
very active member at the local, county, district, state 
offices and attended many national conventions. Myron and 
Arleen enjoyed attending Agricultural Trade Shows, specializing 
in lightening, throughout the Midwest, traveling from North 
Dakota to Texas to Kentucky. In 2006 they traveled 86 days; in 
2005 they traveled 120 days; and in 2004 they traveled 180 
days. Being the outgoing, happy and always smiling individual 
that Arleen was, she met many new friends throughout her travels. 
Both Myron and Arleen enjoyed dancing to big name bands and 
ballroom dancing, and organized and belonged to a dance club. 
Traveling with her husband and her upbeat attitude kept her 
spirit alive for over eight years, fighting her battle with 
lymph node cancer. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her son: Mark, and brother-in-law: 
Virgil Plate. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 
2007, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, with 
the Rev. Ted Olsen officiating. Burial will take place in 
Schleswig Cemetery, town of Schleswig, Rockville. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
815 Sixth St., Kiel, on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m., and 
at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
Because she was a 14-year cancer survivor, memorials will 
go to help others appreciate her successes. 
Online condolences at meiselwitzfh.com 
Arleen's family would like to thank Aurora visiting nurses 
and staff for the wonderful care given to her; also Dr. 
(private) and staff at the Vince Lombardi Oncology Center 
who Arleen saw once a month for eight years; and Dr. (private) 
at Sheboygan Clinic for all their care. The doctors and staff 
often stated that she always left her treatments with a 
positive attitude and a smile and that is exactly the way 
she met her Lord. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2007 


ARTHUR F. VOLAND   cemetery #82

Arthur F. Voland Laid To Rest In Kiel Cemetery 
Even though he had been ill for some time, the news of the death of 
Arthur W. Voland came as a shock to residents of this community. Mr. 
Voland passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, where 
he had been confined but a few days, on Thursday morning of last week.
Mr. Voland was born here July 27, 1882, the son of Ernest and Mary 
Voland. He became well-known to every one in this city, due to his 
services to the community as a milkman for 30 years for the Kiel Dairy 
Products. For the past few years he was custodian of the Kiel public 
schools. He was a member of the Redmen organization.
On April 18, 1906 he was married to Miss Lizzie Kramer of Elkhart Lake, 
who survives him. Other survivors are two sons, Harold of this city, 
and Earl of Crete, Ill.; two brothers, Robert and Walter, of this city; 
four sisters, Mrs. Anna Henschel, Mrs. William Schnur, and Mrs. C. T. 
Schroeder of this city, and Mrs. George Schueler of Plymouth; also 5 
grandchrildren. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock 
Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. Ernest Nelson officiating. Interment 
was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Spettel, Peter 
Richart, Raymond Klauck, Arthur W. Duecke, Emil Raquet, and Fred 
Stolzmann.


BERTHA VOLAND   cemetery #82

Rites Held Tuesday for Mrs. Bertha Voland
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Bertha Voland, 82, 
who died at the Herman Kandler home near Brothertown. The services were 
held in Trinity Lutheran church with the Rev. E. G. Behm in charge. 
Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Voland was born in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, June 20, 
1876, a daughter of Frank and Amelia Reinke Krueger, and attended school 
at Millhome.
She was married to Robert Voland at St. Peter Reformed church, Kiel, May 1, 
1902, and the couple made their home in Kiel thereafter.
Mrs. Voland was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, Kiel.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Kandler, Brothertown; three grand-
children; three sisters, Mrs. John Kasten, R. 1, Kiel, Mrs. Frieda Brown, 
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. John Borchardt, Fort Atkinson.
Mr. Voland died November 30, 1948, and a son, Eldred, died in 1945. Three 
sisters and two brothers also preceded Mrs. Voland in death.


DORA VOLAND   cemetery #84

Mrs. Fred H. Voland, 77, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at her home, 
819 Third St., Kiel.
The former Dora Pingel, she was born in the town of Schleswig, Oct. 13, 1880, 
a daughter of the late Jochim and Sophia Zachow Pingel.  She attended the 
district school at Rockville and on March 12, 1902, was married to Fred Voland.  
The couple operated the Pingel homestead farm at Rockville until they retired 
and moved to Kiel in 1942.  They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1952 before Mr. Voland’s death Aug. 26, 1956.
Mrs. Voland was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, 
the Women’s Guild of the church, the Rockville Merry-Go-Round Homemaker group 
and the Rockville Cemetery Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include a son, Roy Voland, operating the family farm near Rockville; 
two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Esther) Kuester, R. 2, Kiel, and Mrs. Alvin (Elvira) 
Thielan of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister, 
Mrs. Ida Ryder, Sheboygan. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Kiel, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in Rockville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at 
the church from then until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 28, 1958 – P. 10


ELDRED VOLAND   cemetery #82

Former Resident of Kiel Is Killed In Railroad Wreck
Kiel—Eldred P. Voland, 39, of North Tonowanda, N. Y.,  former 
resident of this city, was killed Friday in the disastrous 
Pennsylvania railroad crash near Williamsport, Pa., according 
to information received here Saturday.
Mr. Voland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Voland, 813 Washington 
Street, Kiel, was one of 17 who lost their lived when a freight 
train jumped the rails and fell on the adjoining tracks ahead 
of an onrushing Washington – Buffalo passenger train.  His body 
arrived here Sunday afternoon and will lie in state from this 
evening until Tuesday, when services will be held at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home and at Trinity Lutheran Church.  The 
Rev. H. O. Grunwald, pastor, will officiate and interment will 
be made on the family lot in Kiel cemetery.  
Mr. Voland was born at Kiel on July 11, 1905.  He attended the 
public schools here and graduated from the Kiel High school in 
1924.  On Sept. 21, 1930, he was married to Miss Claire Roehrdanz 
of Kiel, and the couple resided here until 1935.  Mr. Voland, 
during that time, was employed as a bookkeeper at the A. A. Laun 
Furniture Company. In August, 1935, the couple moved to Tonowanda, 
where, since 1937, Mr. Voland was employed as a toolmaker for the 
Buffalo Bolt company.  He was returning from Washington, D. C., 
where he was conferring on business for the CIO union of which 
he was secretary, at the time of the train accident.   
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, (private); his parents, 
and one sister, Mrs. Gerhardt (Virginia) Schwartz. 
Sheboygan Press, June 18, 1945


ELIZABETH VOLAND   cemetery #82

(First sentence missing-obit. for Elizabeth Voland)
Tuesday at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had been 
a resident for five years.
The services for the former Kiel resident will be held at 2 p.m. at 
the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Allen L. Howe officiating. 
Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
The former Elizabeth Kramer was born January 4, 1885 in Elkhart Lake, 
a daughter of the late Philip and Margaret Kramer. She was married to 
Arthur Voland of Kiel, April 25, 1905.
The couple settled in Kiel after their marriage. He died in April, 
1948. 
Mrs. Voland was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the United 
Presbyterian Women’s Association of the church, and the GUG Germania 
Society of Kiel.
Survivors include two sons, Harold of Rockford, Illinois, and Earl of 
Crete, Illinois; five grandchildren; 10 great - grandchildren and one 
brother, Louis of Siloan, Arkansas.


ELMER ALFRED VOLAND   cemetery #85

Elmer A. Voland, 60, a Town of Schleswig farmer, died Sunday evening at 
the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton.
He had been previously hospitalized at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, 
for a week.
He was born March 29, 1905, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late 
Alfred and Mary Voland. He was married to Viola Dedering Nov. 6, 1926.
The couple lived and farmed in the Town of Schleswig.
Mr. Voland also was employed by the Reindl Hardware and Appliance Co., St. 
Nazianz, until his illness two years ago.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.  His wife 
died last Feb. 2.
Surviving are two daughters, a son, four grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. 
Walter Conrad, rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Howard Prahl, Kiel, and Mrs. Harry 
Klemme, Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel. The 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Ucker 
Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
and at the church from noon until the time of services on Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, February 21, 1966 – P. 16


ERNST VOLAND   cemetery #82

At the asylum near Sheboygan, where he had been for the past 
few years, Mr. Ernst Moritz Voland died on Saturday.  He was 
a long time and well-known citizen of Kiel.  He was born on 
April 23, 1849 in Königreich, Sachsen, Germany and came to 
America as a five-year-old child with his parents who settled 
on a farm near Thiensville, Ozaukee County. Forty-three years 
ago he came to Kiel where he married Mary Stange on April 25, 
1875 and they made their home here.  For many years he worked 
as a mason contractor and at the wooden shoe factory, while 
pursuing a hobby nursery. Eleven years ago his health began to 
fail and he had to give up the heavy work.  The marriage was 
blessed with eleven children of whom four have died.  His wife, 
three sons, four daughters, 11 grandchildren and three brothers 
survive him. He had reached the age of 67 years, 9 months and 
21 days. The burial took place on yesterday (Wednesday) 
afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating. 
Kiel Record  1917


FRED H. VOLAND   cemetery #84

Rites Held Yesterday For Frederick H. Voland
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Frederick H. Voland, 78, 
who died at his home Sunday night. He had been ill for many years. 
The services were conducted at the St. Peter's Evangelical and 
Reformed church by the Rev. M. L. Worthman. Burial was made in the 
Rockville cemetery.
Born September 10, 1877, at Thiensville, the son of Frederick and 
Theodora Struppert Voland, the family located on a farm near Kiel 
when he was four years of age. He attended school at Kiel, including 
high school.
March 12, 1902, he was married to Miss Dora Pingel of Schleswig and 
they operated the Pingel homestead farm near Rockville until their 
retirement in 1942 when they moved to Kiel. The couple celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1952.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Kuester, R. 2, Kiel, 
and Mrs. Alvin Thielen of Manitowoc; a son, Roy, on the homestead farm; 
six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Adela 
Raquet, R. 2, Kiel, and a brother, Philip of Los Angeles, California. 
He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.


FRIEDERICH VOLAND   cemetery #84

Friedrick (sic) Voland passed away Tuesday evening at the home of 
his son, Alfred, from a lengthy nerve disease at the age of 64 
years. He was born in Sachsen, Germany and came to America with 
his parents in 1854. 
They first lived in Thiensville and then on a farm one mile east 
of here. His wife preceded him in death 2 years ago and he is 
survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters, also 5 brothers. Burial is in 
the Rockville cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
Plymouth Reporter, March 21, 1908


HELENA VOLAND   cemetery #84

Mrs. Helen Thresa Voland passed away at her home at Garnet on Sunday, 
September 10, 1914, after an illness of several months.
Helen Krueger was born at Chilton on June 11, 1876. After leaving school 
she entered the convent at St. Nazainz where she remained for thirteen 
years.  On May 7, 1901 she was married to William Voland at Woodville.  
Most of their married life was spent at Garnet where her husband conducted 
a blacksmith shop.  
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock and the remains 
were interred in the Rockville cemetery.  Rev. A. C. Plappert of this 
village officiating.
Calumet County Reporter, September 25, 1914


MARY VOLAND   cemetery #82

Rites Are Held for Mrs. Voland 
Pioneer Kiel Woman Laid to Rest Here on Monday
Mrs. Mary Voland, wife of the late Ernst Voland, passed away on
Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the home of her son—in-law 
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Schroeder, following a
lingering illness.
Mrs. Voland, nee Mary Stange, was born at Cedarburg on June 24,
1856, and at the age of 7 came to this city with her parents.
She was united in marriage with Ernst Voland on April 25, 1875,
who preceded her in death 19 years ago.
Seven children survive, four having preceded her in death. 
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Carl T. Schroeder and 
Mrs. Annie Henschel of here; and Mrs. William Schnurr of Plymouth,
and Mrs. George Schuler of the town of Rhine; three sons, Robert,
Arthur, and Walter, all of this city; 18 grandchildren, 9 great-
grand-children, and two brothers, Carl of here, and Arthur of 
Nebraska.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock services were held at
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church here, Rev. E.L.
Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery.
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Mary Voland nee Stange (v.30 p.149)
June 24, 1856-Feb. 27, 1936
Wife of Ernst Voland
Daughter of Peter Stange and Mary Slater (both born Germany)
Born Cedarburg, Ozaukee County
Died from “cerebral hemorhhage –hemiphizia, Feb. 2, 1936 
   –respiratory paralysis, Feb. 27, 1936”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


MARY VOLAND   cemetery #84

From Manitowoc county death records:
Mary Elfrieda Voland nee Pickruhn (v.50 p.470)
July 2, 1869-March 5, 1957
Daughter of Carl Pickruhn and Ann Nadler
Born Wisconsin
Died from “broncho pneumonia –myocarditis”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Mrs. Alfred Voland, 87, of the Town of Schlelswig, died at the home 
of a daughter, Mrs. Hilma Prahl, Rt. 1, Kiel, Tuesday morning after 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial 
will be in the Rockville Cemetery.
She was born Mary Pickruhn in the Town of Schleswig July 2, 1869, 
daughter of the late Carl and Ana Nadler Pickruhn. She received her 
education in the district school at Rockville. On March 14, 1891, she 
was married to Alfred Voland of Schleswig and the couple made its home 
on a farm east of Kiel. In 1914 they moved to a farm near Louis Corners. 
The couple celebrated its golden wedding in 1941. Her husband preceded 
her in death during September of 1947. She was a charter member of the 
Louis Corners Ladies Aid.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Walter Conrad of the Town of 
Russell, Mrs. Hilma Prahl of Louis Corners and Mrs. Harry Klemme of Kiel; 
a son, Elmer of Schleswig; a brother, Theodore of Elkhart Lake; 10 grand-
children and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six 
sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday when the body will be moved to the church where it 
will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. to the time of service.  - March 5, 1957
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Mrs. Alfred Voland Dies Tuesday at Louis Corners
Mrs. Alfred Voland, 87, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hilma Prahl,
near Louis Corners, Tuesday morning following a lingering illness.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pickruhn, born July 2, 1869 in
the town of Schleswig. She was confirmed at St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed church in Kiel. March 14, 1891 she married Alfred Voland and they
made their home on a farm east of Kiel. Since 1914 they have lived on the
farm near Louis Corners. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary in
1941. Her husband died September 27, 1947. She was a charter member of the
Louis Corners Ladies Aid.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Hilma Prahl, Schleswig, Mrs. Walter
Conrad of Russell and Mrs. Harry Klemme, Kiel, on son Elmer of Schleswig,
10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and a brother Theodore at Elkhart
Lake. Six sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed church with Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the
Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Thursday
until 11:00 a.m. Friday.
(3-1957 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Alfred Voland and Maria Pickruhn (v.6 p.84)
March 14, 1891 in Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig
Alfred Voland
Son of Frederick and Theodora (Struppardt) Voland
Born Theinsville, Ozaukee County
Maria Pickruhn
Daughter of Karl Pickruhn and Anna Nadler
Born Town of Schleswig


ROBERT C. VOLAND   cemetery #82

Robert C. Voland, 71, of 813 Washington Street, Kiel, passed away suddenly at 
his home late Tuesday afternoon.
He was born in Kiel on Nov. 28, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Voland. 
In 1902 he was married to Miss Bertha Krueger of Town Schleswig.  Mr. Voland 
lived in Kiel throughout his life and was employed as a cabinet maker by the 
Kiel Furniture company and later by the A. A. Laun Furniture Company until 
his retirement on Sept. 1, 1944.
The survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Gerhart (Virginia) Schwartz; 
three grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Henschel, Mrs. William Schnur 
and Mrs. C. T. Schroeder of Kiel and Mrs. George Schuler of Plymouth.  One son 
died in infancy and another son, Eldred, died in June of 1945.
Mr. Voland served as an alderman of the Kiel city council for several years and 
for 18 years served as a deacon of the Trinity Lutheran church at Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran church 
with the Rev. E. G. Behm officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, November 30, 1948


THEODORA "Johanna" VOLAND   cemetery #84

Mrs. Friederick Voland (nee Johanna Struppert) passed away 
in a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday evening 
after an operation. She was born March 6th, 1847 in Metzleben, 
Germany and came to America and Milwaukee with her parents 
in 1853.  She was married to Fred Voland for 38 years and 
lived in Thiensville before moving to the Plank Road near 
Kiel.  She is survived by her husband who was disabled for 
the last 25 years, 3 daughters and 5 sons.  The funeral is 
Wednesday at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Rech 
officiating. 
Plymouth Post, July 28, 1906


VIOLA VOLAND   cemetery #85

Mrs. Elmer A. Voland, 60, of R. 2, Kiel, died after a brief illness Wednesday 
afternoon in Calumet Memorial Hospital at Chilton.  She has been hospitalized 
one day.
The former Viola Dedering, she was born in the Town of Schleswig, May 12, 1905, 
a daughter of the late Fred and Helen Ninmer Dedering.  She attended Woodland 
Park School in Schleswig.
Her marriage to Mr. Voland, also of Schleswig, took place Nov. 6, 1927. 
Following marriage the couple farmed in Schleswig until their retirement.
Mrs. Voland was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Surviving are her husband; a son, two daughters, and four grandsons.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, 
Schleswig.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church after noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 3, 1966 – P. 10


WALTER VOLAND   cemetery #82

Walter Voland Dies From Charge of Electricity Thursday
Lineman for Utility Found on Pole Early Friday Morning
Death came to Walter Voland, Kiel utility lineman, some time Thursday 
night or Friday morning, when 2,300 volts of electricity passed through 
his body.
He was found on a pole about two miles northeast of Kiel. He had gone 
out to see about some repair work on the line.
It was reported that Mr. Voland had taken his auto downtown to get 
gasoline Thursday evening as a trip to Milwaukee was planned for Friday. 
Someone told him they saw sparks flying from a pole in the vicinity of 
the Roitt and Schnell farms located east of the Lodes cheese factory. He 
called Mrs. Voland and told her he was going to check up on the report. 
Kiel linemen take turns answering calls of this type and last week was Mr. 
Voland's week on duty said Supt. Ray Klauck. Klauck also said that usually 
one man made such trips for inspection purposes, then calling for help if 
necessary.
Authorities surmise that Voland did not see any sparks at the time he went 
along the road. They assume that he decided to climb the junction pole, 
which has wires leading in several directions, all protected by "cut-outs" 
which contain fuses. Sometimes these work loose and cause arching.
What happened after he was up the pole will probably never be known. Evidence 
shows that he must have grasped a wire with his left hand, as it was badly 
burned. The right hand had a touch of burn on it.
Al Hoerth, who lives on a farm near the scene of the accident noticed the 
city truck on the road before midnight. When he noticed it still there after 
1:00 a.m. he investigated and then called Supt Klauck, telling him that he 
had seen Mr. Voland slumped on the pole.
Klauck called Officer Joseph Perl and Deputy Sheriff Hilton Baumann and his 
other lineman, Ralph Menne. They then went out to the scene of the accident. 
Officer Perl radioed for Sheriff Clarence Baryenbruch and Dr. Theodore Tietgen, 
county coroner, who conducted an investigation.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Kiel Presbyterian church 
with the Rev. E. J. Nelson in charge.
Mr. Voland was born in Kiel in 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Voland. 
Survivors include his widow, the former Adeline Feld; two daughters, Mrs. 
Edward Mueller of Plymouth, and Mary Lou, at home; a son, Wallace of Fond 
du Lac; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Henschel, Mrs. William Schnur and Mrs. C. T. 
Schroeder of Kiel, and Mrs. George Schuler of Plymouth, and a grandson.


EDWARD C. VOLKEMA   cemetery #44

Edward C. Volkema, 44, of 1125 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four and a half 
days.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John L. Landowski 
celebrating the requiem Mass. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Volkema was born Jan. 4, 1920, at Grand Rapids, Mich., son of the late Albert 
Volkema and Mrs. Alena Nelson. He married Florence Kowalewsky Jan. 29, 1944, at 
Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1963 Volkema was a pipefitter at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding, Inc.
He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Survivors are the wife, a daughter, three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), 
a mother, a sister, Mrs. Edward Mielcarek, and a brother, Wilfred, of Manistee, 
Mich.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1964 P. 11
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[d. 3-24-1964/age 44 yrs.]


JAMES VOLKEMA   cemetery #44

James W. Volkema, age 60, of Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
James was born on Oct. 30, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward C. 
and Florence (Kowalewski) Volkema. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
in Manitowoc. James served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1969 
to 1971. James was a supervisor at Mirro Company for many years, but most 
recently he was employed with the Herald Times Reporter/ Lakeshore 
Chronicle.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, two brothers and sisters-
in-law, nine nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and nephews; other 
relatives and friends also survive. (Survivors edited for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Barney and 
Clara Kowalewski and his paternal grandparents: Albert and Alena Nelson.
Funeral Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Daniel Schuster with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside military rites accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America, 
Chapter 731.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, until the time of service 
at noon.
James was an avid Packer fan and will be missed by all who knew him.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2009"


MARGARETHA VOLKMANN   cemetery #82

On Tuesday, Mrs. Margaretha Volkmann died from chronic consumption. 
The deceased was born on December 2, 1850 in Mequon, Ozaukee County. 
Earlier she had lived in Potter, where her husband Mr. Herman 
Volkmann died in 1893, after which she moved to Kiel and has lived 
here ever since. Her niece Alwine Ehlers has lived with her the past 
12 years. The burial will take place on Friday afternoon and she will 
be laid to rest beside her husband. 
Kiel Record – 1901 (stone is 1900)
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


DOROTHY MARY VOLLBRECHT   cemetery #70

Name: Vollbrecht, Dorothea M. 
D.: 2/20/1870
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/22/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 83 Yrs. 6 Mo. 20 Da.
B.P.: Prussia
D.P.: Newton
Cem.: St. Johannes Churchyard, Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse: John Theophilus Vollbrecht
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Weakness & Old Age
Add Info.: Known as Dorothy Mary
Pg. #: v.1 p.82
**************
(Dorothea Marie Vollbrecht/d. 20 Feb. 1870/bur. 23 Feb. 1870/from records 
of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


ADOLPH VOLLENDORF   cemetery #44

‘JIM’ VOLLENDORF, MANITOWOC HURLER IN NINETIES, DIES
Manitowoc, Wis—(AP)—Adolph “Jim” Vollendorf, one of Manitowoc’s old 
baseball heroes of thirty-five years ago, is dead.  Vollendorf, who 
earned a place in Manitowoc’s baseball history in the late 90’s when 
he hurled the nine to victory over Connie Mack’s Milwaukee Brewers, 
died Sunday morning.  He was 54 years old and had been in ill health 
for three years.  
“Jim” as the southpaw twirler was known throughout Wisconsin, was 
signed by Mack after the impressive demonstration, but was not used 
and was sent to Denver of the Western league the following season. 
There he remained three seasons, returning to Manitowoc where he 
pitched for the home team for three seasons, in the Lake Shore league. 
When his arm gave out he returned to stone cutting.  He leave a widow 
and two children.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, November 26, 1928
********
[bur. 11-27-1928/age 54 yrs./cause: apoplexy]


ANTOINETTE VOLLENDORF   cemetery #44

"Antionette(sic) "Toni" Vollendorf, age 86, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, who formerly resided with her daughter, entered eternal rest 
Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2006, at the care center. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church with the Rev. Loren Lindeman officiating. Burial will follow in the 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Antionette was born on April 19, 1919, in Mishicot, the daughter of the late Ambrose 
and Anna Barta Meyer. In past years she was employed at the Elbow Room restaurant 
prior to her retirement. On Aug. 1, 1936, she married Reynold Vollendorf in Menominee, 
Mich. He preceded her in death June 21, 1976.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
She was preceded in death by her husband: Reynold, in 1976; two sisters; and one 
brother. 
Her family will honor her with a celebration of her life at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials for Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 2006"


CARRIE M. VOLLENDORF   cemetery #44

Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey (Carre) (sic) Vollendorf, 78, 
formerly of 719 N. Fifth St.,  Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, are tentatively scheduled for 
Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Friday by Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1974 P.20
*********
[widow of Harvey H. Vollendorf]
(b. Nov. 24, 1895/SSDI)


MARTIN VOLLENDORF  (d. 1909)   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909:
Death Wednesday last week in Fond du Lac, where he had been living for the past
several years, of Martin Vollendorf, a former local resident. The deceased,
who was born here about 50 years ago, leaves a widow and a daughter, as well as 4
brothers and 3 sisters. The body was brought here Friday and buried in the city
cemetery.
(Note: originally in Evergreen but was moved to Calvary)


MARTIN VOLLENDORF   (d. 1898)   cemetery #44

In Death's Embrace.
Martin Vollendorf died at Milwaukee yesterday in the hospital 
where he was taken for treatment about a week ago. He had been 
suffering for some time past from a cancerous growth on the 
pleura and an operation for its removal was decided upon. The 
operation took place yesterday and the ordeal proved to be more 
than the patient could endure for he breathed his last before 
the surgeons completed their labors.
The deceased was born in Mecklenburg in 1828. He came to America 
in 1855 and almost immediately afterward to Manitowoc, where he 
had resided continuously up to the time of his death. He was 
widely known throughout this section and was universally 
respected.
Eight children survive him; Martin, Adolph, George, Mrs. Victor 
Klingholz, Mrs. Joseph Beuer, Mrs. Minnie Klusen, all of this 
city, Emil of Chicago, and Otto of Kaukauna. Funeral arrangements 
have not yet been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, November 30, 1898 P. 1
*******
The funeral of Martin Vollendorf will be held to-morrow afternoon from 
his home on 15th street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4
*******
Mr. Emil Vollendorf of Chicago is in the city to attend the funeral 
of his father.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 1, 1898 P. 4
*******
Laid to Rest.
The remains of Martin Vollendorf were laid to rest in Evergreen 
cemetery this afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by 
the Sons of Herman, Justice Falge reading the impressive burial 
service and concluding with a few touching words of eulogy upon 
the character of the departed brother. The Freier Sengerbund and 
the Concordia Singing society attended in a body and rendered 
appropriate musical numbers. Mr. Emil Vollendorf and wife of 
Chicago, Mr. Otto Vollendorf and wife of Kaukauna, Mr. and Mrs. 
Tausler, Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, of Kaukauna, were here to attend 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 2, 1898 P. 4
*******
[cause: carcinoma of the stomach]


RICKA VOLLENDORF   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1891:
Burial Sun. afternoon of Mrs. M. Vollendorf 
who died Wed. in the local mental facility.
**********
[age 59 yrs./cause: convulsions]


CHRISTINA VOLLHEIM   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1895: 
Mrs. Christina Vollheim died on Tues. at the home of her son, 
Mr. Heinrich Vollheim, of apoplexy. She was born 08 July 1813 
in Hanover and came to Manitowoc in 1855. The funeral will 
take place Fri. afternoon at the city cemetery.


ERNST VOLLHEIM      cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900:
Death Mon. of a 6-yr. old son of Heinrich Vollheim here of scarlet fever.


WILLIAM VOLLHEIM    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900:
Death Sat. morning of the 9-yr. old son of Henry Vollheim of diphtheria. 
The boy was only ill two days. His funeral took place Sun. 11 Jan. 


ANNA VOLTZ   cemetery #82

Mrs. Anna Voltz Of Kiel Called To Rest Here Today
Kiel—Mrs. Anna Voltz, nee Klaus, aged 81, of 409 St. Paul Street, 
this city, passed away this morning at the St. Nicholas hospital, 
Sheboygan, where she had been confined for the past four weeks. 
The daughter of Jacob and Louise Klaus, she was born May 19, 1861, 
in town Rhine, and was married to Herman Voltz in 1882 and resided 
for a short time in town Rhine, then in Chicago for 16 years and 
for the past 28 years in Kiel.  Her husband preceded her in death 
30 years ago.  She was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, the church Frauenverein and the women’s Missionary 
circle.  There are no immediate relatives surviving.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at Meiselwitz funeral home 
and at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Rev. E. L. 
Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, May 13, 1943


ALBERT VONDRACEK   cemetery #54

The funeral for Albert Vondrachek, Reedsville, who died 
as result of injuries suffered in a runaway accident 
nearly a year ago, was held at Reedsville Wednesday and 
was largely attended. Mr. Vondrachek suffered permanent 
injury to his spine in the accident and was at the 
hospital here several months.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 31, 1916 P.3
********
REEDSVILLE MAN THROWN FROM RIG, MAY DIE OF INJURY ALBERT VONDRACEK, 26, 
AT HOSPITAL HERE WITH BROKEN BACK, AND LITTLE CHANCE TO SURVIVE 
AUTO FRIGHTENS HIS TEAM WHICH RUNS AWAY 
Thrown from his wagon when his team, frightened by a passing automobile, 
ran away, Albert Vondracek, a Reedsville man, is at Holy Family hospital 
in this city suffering from injuries which may cost his life. Vondracek's 
back was broken as a result of the accident. 
Vondracek, who is 26 and unmarried was thrown from the wagon and struck 
upon his shoulders, the force of the fall causing a fracture of the 
vertebrae. The man was completely paralyzed. The injured man was brought 
to this city and taken to the hospital where examination revealed the 
extent of injury. An operation was performed in hope of saving the man's 
life, but his condition is extremely critical and little hope is 
entertained that he can recover. 
Vondracek's vertebrae was fractured just below the shoulders and small 
pieces of broken bone were removed in the operation. The accident happened 
on one of the streets at Reedsville Saturday afternoon and was witnessed 
by a number of people. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 03, 1915, Page 1 


FRANTISEK VONDRACEK  (d. 1917)  cemetery #54

WELL KNOWN MAPLE GROVE PIONEER DEAD
Frank Vondrachek Was one of Last of Founders St. Mary’s Church
Frank Vondrachek, a pioneer resident of Maple Grove and one of the few 
surviving founders of St. Mary’s Catholic congregation there 52 years 
ago, died at his home yesterday at the advanced age of 73 years. The 
funeral will be held at Maple Grove Thursday. 
Mr. Vondrachek, was born in Bohemia and came to America as a young man, 
locating at Maple Grove where for sixty years he has been a resident. 
A widow, five sons and seven daughters survive. One brother and a sister 
also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 03, 1917, Page 8


KAREL VONDRACEK   cemetery #54

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906:
Charles Vondrashek died last week in Town Rockland and was buried
Saturday.


JOSEPH VONDRACHEK   cemetery #32

Joseph P. Vondrachek, age 91, of 1304 Cherry Road, Manitowoc, 
died early on Wednesday morning, Dec. 12, 2007, at the Shady 
Lane Nursing Care Center. 
Joe was born on Jan. 25, 1916, in Valley City, N.D., son of 
the late Wencil and Anna (Jerabek) Vondrachek. He grew up in 
Reedsville, and attended school at St. Mary's Grade School in 
Reedsville, and later at the Crystal Spring School in the town 
of Two Rivers. Joseph was a U.S. World War II Army veteran, 
serving in the South Pacific from March 21, 1941, until Oct. 2, 
1945. On Oct. 5, 1946, he was married to Dorothy A. Augustin at 
St. Luke Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Joe was a maltster for 
Rahr Malting and Anheuser Busch, retiring in 1978. Joe was a 
past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and served as head 
usher for many years. He was a current member of St. Francis of 
Assisi Parish, the Eagles Club, the Disabled American Veterans, 
and the Woodland Owners, as a county tree farm. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father: John 
Buenzow; two brothers: Steven Vondrachek; and Victor (Wilma) 
Buenzow; and two sisters: Caroline (John) Benzinger; and Irene 
(Leo) Jindra. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 15, 
2007, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Waldo Blvd. site. The 
Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial, with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Chapel 
Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. American Legion Drews-Bleser 
Post 88 will offer graveside services at the mausoleum on 
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday, 
Dec. 15, 2007, from 10 a.m., until the time of the service at 
11 a.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is 
serving the Vondrachek family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 13, 2007 


JOSEPH J. VONDRACHEK   cemetery #43

Joseph J. Vondrachek, 75, of 1132 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bernard Geimer will officiate and 
burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vondrachek was born Jan. 9, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, 
son of the late Joseph and Anna Tekalsky Vondrachek. He married 
Ella Vondrachek June 28, 1922, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Reedsville. He was employed at Wisconsin Knitting Co. and Cadel 
Knitting Co. as a foreman and as a manger of the Deep Rock Oil 
Co. Service Station, 11th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc, 
for 24 years, retiring in 1950. He was a member of Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A son, a brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street 
entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake service will be 
held at 7:30 p.m
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973


STEVEN JOHN VONDRACHEK   cemetery #77

Steven John Vondrachek, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vondrachek 
of Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Adolph Dolezel 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The infant was born Feb. 25, 1970, son of John and Mary Ann Martin Vondrachek.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970


MATEJ VONDRAS (MICHAEL)   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Aug.) 
A bad accident occurred here at 5 p.m. Friday. A young man by the name of 
Michael Vondrash was on his bicycle and rounded the corner near Schroeder’s 
Store without noticing the moving streetcar. He struck it with such force 
that he was thrown to the pavement and suffered wounds to his head and legs 
as well as possible internal injuries. The unconscious man was moved to a 
doctor’s office from where his father took him to the family home. He died 
there about midnight without regaining consciousness.
Vondrash was an avid bicyclist and had won a prize last July 4th… He was 20 yrs.
5 mos. 14 days of age. The funeral is this morning from the Polish Church.


Frances C. VOORHES   cemetery #44

From the Manitowoc Herald, 24 Mar 1855:
Francis Caroline Voorhis died, daughter of Jacob and Lucretia Vooris.
**********
( ____ Voorhees/d. 21 Mar. 1855/age 11 yrs. from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


JAMES VORACEK   cemetery #89A

James Vorachek (sic), 73, an employe of the city of Two Rivers for the past 27 
years, suffered a heart attack in a tavern there early Sunday morning and died 
a few minutes later.
Funeral services will be held from the C.J. Jansky Funeral Home in Two Rivers at 
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. F.D. Schlueter officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Vorachek entered the tavern yesterday morning and complained of not feeling well. 
A doctor was called but Vorachek died before treatment could be administered. 
Coroner Teitgen said death resulted from a heart attack and said no inquest would 
be held.
James Vorachek was born in the town of Pierce, Kewaunee county on September 27, 
1869 and would have reached his 74th birthday in two weeks. He came to Two Rivers 
40 years ago and was employed in industrial plants until taking employment in the 
street department. He was unmarried.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Louis Trottman, of Kewaunee and Mrs. George 
Schalble of Acron, Mich., one brother, Henry Vorachek of Menominee.
Six fellow workers will act as pallbearers at the funeral rites. They are Elmer 
Duvalle, Harvey Lehrman, Wilfred Derocher, William Schramm, George Zahorik, and 
Louis Schultz.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, September 14, 1942 P. 2


ERICK VORPAHL   cemetery #82
 
Erick Vorpahl, 90, Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon at his home after 
a lingering illness.
He was born October 14, 1893, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Henry 
and Emma Warnke Vorpahl. He graduated from Kiel High School, and 
attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
On July 7, 1920, he married Viola Fleischmann in Kiel. The couple 
farmed in the New Holstein area, and owned and operated the Midway 
Dairy Farm until retiring in 1968.
He was amember of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Reverend John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of 
Christ, officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Vorpahl's name.


WALLACE VORPAHL   cemetery #82

Wallace H. Vorpahl, 37, of 1016 Second St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Vorpahl was born June 20, 1934, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Arthur 
Vorphal and the late Viola Henschel Vorpahl. He was graduated from Kiel High 
School with the Class of 1952. He married Marjorie Fischer July 10, 1954, 
at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. He operated a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig before moving to Kiel eight years ago. He was employed as a machinist 
at Stolting Bros., Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ 
and an active member of Kiel Volunteer Fire Dept. and its ambulance service.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Thursday until
11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 2, 1972


BETTY ANN VOSBURG   cemetery #44

Betty Ann, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vosburg, Was Almost Two
Tragedy entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Vosburg, when their 
daughter, Betty Ann, who would have been two years old in February, 
passed away at the home at 923 North Fifteenth street last evening. 
The child was taken suddenly ill last evening with pneumonia, death 
coming swiftly. 
Betty was born in this city Feb, 18, 1927. Besides her parents she 
is survived by two sisters, (private) and a brother, (private) the 
funeral will be held Monday. Other arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Times, December 28, 1928, Page 2
********
[cause: pneumonia/bur. on William Vosburg lot]


ELIZABETH A. VOSBURGH     cemetery #16

BRIGHT YOUNG LIFE GOES OUT
Wife of Dr. W.H. Vossburg at Cooperstown Died Suddenly
A bright young life closed Thursday with the death of Mrs. W.H. 
Vossburg, wife of Dr. Vossburg of Cooperstown. The demise was 
sudden and brought deep sorrow to many friends. Mrs. Vossburg 
had never enjoyed the best of health, but her condition was in 
no way considered serious and her death was a painful shock. 
Decedent was 24 years of age and had been married a little more 
than a year. She was the daughter of W. Smith of Gibson and was 
well known here. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved husband. 
The funeral will be held Monday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902:
Death in Cooperstown on Thurs. of Mrs. W.H. Vossburg, the 24-yr. old wife of 
Dr. Vossburg there with whom she had been married for slightly over a year. 
Although the deceased had been ill for some time no one anticipated that her 
end was near, so her death was unanticipated and a severe blow for her husband. 
The funeral was held Monday.
***********
(the following sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
Elizabeth Anna (Schmitt) Vosburgh/b. 19 Oct. 1876/d. 9 Jan. 1902/wife 
of Dr. Wallace H. Vosburgh, M.D./dau. of Michael and Dorothy (Haws)
Schmitt/cause of death: self inflicted drug overdose (morphine) but 
"not with suicidal intent". She was addicted to drugs.


AUGUST VOSHARDT   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901: 
Death in Kewanee yesterday morning of Mr. A. Boshardt(sic), 
Editor and Publisher of the "Enterprise" there at age 42. 
A lung abscess caused his death. Mr. Boshardt was born 
in Two Rivers where his father and several sisters still 
live. In addition, he is survived by his widow and one son.
*********
The funeral of A. C. Voshardt held at Two Rivers Sunday, was the 
largest ever known in that section. The Two Rivers lodge of Masons 
had charge of the services the Kewaunee lodge was in attendance. 
Other lodges were Algoma Masonic, Kewaunee Knights of Pythias, Two 
Rivers Woodmen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 11, 1901, p. 1
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1901: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Feb.) 
News arrived here Thurs. of the sudden death of August Boshardt, 
Editor of the "Enterprise" in Kewaunee County. He was well known 
here having been born and raised locally. He leaves his widow 
and several children in good circumstances. His father and several 
sisters still live here. The body was brought here and the funeral 
took place from the English Church conducted by Pastor Davidson.


HENRY VOSHARDT   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909: 
Death in Chicago on Sunday, from old age debility, of 83-year old 
Henry Voshardt. He came to Two Rivers in his early youth and lived 
here until about three years ago when he sold his share in the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Co. and moved to Chicago to live with his daughter, Mrs. 
Sophie Miller, where he died. He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. 
The body was brought to Two Rivers and laid to rest Tuesday.
***********
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909:
The following people attended the funeral of Henry Voshardt in Two Rivers:
Herman Voshardt, Mrs. Sophia Müller, Minnie Voshardt, Mr. and
Mrs. R.A. Kahlenberg, Louis Müller, Albert Kahlenberg, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Friedly, all from Chicago; Wm. Voshardt and family from Black
River Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voshardt of Portage, and the E.J.
Vaudreuil family from Rhinelander.


HENRY VOSHARDT   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Feb.) 
Death Sun. evening of 24 yr. old Heinrich Vosshardt, son of Mr. H. Vosshardt.


ALMA VOSS   cemetery #82

Mrs. T. Voss Is Dead At Home On Farm Near Kiel
Kiel—(Special)—Mrs. Theodore Voss, 59, nee Alma Oesau, died at her 
farm home two and one-half miles northeast of here Monday, after 
an illness of about one year.  The funeral will be held Thursday 
afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home and burial will be 
made in the Kiel cemetery.  Mrs. Voss, who was the daughter of 
Joak (sic) and Gretchen Oesau, was born in the town of New Holstein, 
Sept. 12, 1876. She was married to Mr. Voss of the town of Schleswig 
January 30, 1900, and the couple immediately settled on the Voss 
homestead, where they lived ever since.  
The deceased is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Ernst 
Jochimsen, at home; Mrs. Milton C. Klinka, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. 
Harold Delande of Hilbert; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lawrence and 
Mrs. Tina Borck, both of Thorp, Wis.; one brother, Arthur Oesau of 
Manitowoc; and five grandchildren.  
Sheboygan Press, February 11, 1936


ANNA E. VOSS   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anna E. Voss, 82, of 624 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services wil be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Voss, nee Anna E. Hasser, was born Oct. 22, 1888, in Germany, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hasser. She came to the United States in 1914 
settling in Manitowoc. She was married to Leo Voss May 5, 1914, at Manitowoc. 
Her husband preceded her in death July, 1945. She was a member of St. Paul 
Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include a son, Paul, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A daughter 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Wake 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1971
*******
[d. 05-25-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Leo Voss]
(22 Oct 1888/15 May 1971/SSDI)


BERTHA VOSS   cemetery #82

Mrs. Bertha Voss, 67, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Monday afternoon at Memorial 
Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient two days.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County. The Rev. Carl Fried 
will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
The former Bertha Mahlich was born at Kiel Aug. 13, 1891, daughter of the 
late Joseph Mahlich and Mrs. Rossa Ramminger Mahlich. She was married to 
John C. Voss at Meeme Dec. 27, 1913. The couple engaged in farming at 
Schlewig where he died June 24, 1958. Since then she lived with daughter 
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nohl.
Survivors include the daugher, a brother, Edward or Rt. 2, Kiel, a sister, 
Mrs. Edgar Zimmerman of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake,and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church after 12:30 p.m. until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 25, 1958 P.11
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Mrs. Bertha Voss, 67, of the Town of Schleswig, widow of John C. 
Voss, died at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient 
there since the past Saturday. The former Bertha Mahlich, she was 
born in Kiel, Aug. 13, 1891, a daughter of the lat Joseph and Rosa 
Ramminger Mahlich.  She was married to Mr. Voss on Dec. 27, 1913, 
following which the couple farmed in Schleswig until about two 
years ago.  Mr. Voss died the past June and since then Mrs. Voss 
had been living with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester 
Nohl, in Schleswig.  
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Nohl (Valeria); three grandchildren; 
a sister, Mrs. Edgar Zimmermann, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and a brother, 
Edward Mahlich, R. 2, Kiel.
Services will be held at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Town of Herman of which she was a member.  Officiating will be 
the Rev. Carl Fried., pastor, with burial in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 25, 1958


EMMA VOSS   cemetery #56

Mrs. William Voss, 81, a former resident of the town of Meeme, died early 
today at St. Nicholas hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 
three weeks.
Nee Emma Schwalenberg, the deceased was born June 8, 1869, in Manitowoc 
county and was married to William Voss on March 5, 1889.  The couple resided 
on a farm in the town of Meeme until Mr. Voss’ death on June 28, 1937.
For the past 13 years Mrs. Voss had been making her home with her children.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Edward Dickmann of Kiel, Mrs. Otto Kohlberg 
of Sheboygan, and Mrs. John Kaun and Mrs. Ernest Anderson of Milwaukee; and 
seven sons, William of Millhome, Arvin and Henry of Milwaukee, Herbert of 
Farmington, Wis., Edgar of Sheboygan, Arthur of the town of Meeme, and Raymond 
of Cleveland.
She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three 
sisters, Mrs. Louis Voss of the town of Meeme, Mrs. Ida Arnold of Kiel and 
Mrs. Herman Zill of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church near Ada.  The Rev. W. C. Koehler, pastor, will officiate and 
interment will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from Monday 
noon until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from Tuesday noon until the time 
of the services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, September 19, 1950 – P. 8


FRED C. VOSS   cemetery #61

Fredrick C. Voss, 76, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christianson-Deja 
Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. James United 
Church of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Jay Lemke will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Voss was born April 19, 1898, at the Town of Meeme, son of Fred 
and Caroline Dickman Voss. He was educated in the Town of Meeme. He 
married Selma Barts May 14, 1927, in the Town of Meeme. He had been 
employed at A. A. Laun Co., Kiel, until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, (private); four daughters, 
(private); a brother, Walter Rau, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Pieper, 
of Sheboygan; 32 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, 
Ronald, a brother, two sisters and a grandson, Dean preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home after 6:30 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and from noon until the time of 
service at the church.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Wis. Mon., July 22, 1974 ? 3, columns 2-3
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Funeral services for Frederick C. Voss, 76, of R. 3, Manitowoc, 
who died Sunday night in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will 
be at 10:30 p.m. [sic] Wednesday at St. James United Church of 
Christ, Spring Valley.
The Rev. Jay Lemke, pastor, will officiate, with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home in St. 
Nazianz, after 6:30 p.m. today, until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and at 
the church from noon until time of services.
Mr. Voss was born April 19, 1898, in the Town of Meeme, a son of 
the late Fred and Caroline Dickman Voss. He attended school in 
Meeme.
On May 14, 1927 he and Selma Barts were married in the Town of 
Hermann.
Mr. Voss worked at the A. A. Laun Co., Kiel, until his retirement.
Surviving are his widow; four sons, (private); four daughters, 
(private); 32 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, 
Walter Rau, Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Pieper, 
Sheboygan.
He was preceded in death by a son, grandson, brother and two 
sisters.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 23, 1974, page 8, column 5
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(19 Apr 1898/Jul 1974/SSDI)
(all from researcher/see contributors page)


FRED T. VOSS   cemetery #58

FRED VOSS OF MEEME LAID TO REST MONDAY
Fred T. Voss, aged 59, a resident of the town of Meeme, died
early Friday morning at his home, following an illness of three
months duration.
He was born in the town of Schleswig on Aug. 21, 1886, the son 
of the late Nicholas Voss and Margaret Gosse Voss. On Dec. 11,
1938, he was united in marriage with Thekla Mueller in the town
of Meeme and for many years has been proprietor of the Good Will
shop on Highway 159 at Mineral Springs.
Survivors include his widow; 2 children, his mother, Mrs. Margaret 
Voss of Ada; seven brothers, Arno and William of Sheboygan, Nicholas 
of Cleveland, Louis of Louis Corners....(rest gone.)


FREDERICK E. VOSS   cemetery #44

Frederick (Fritz) E. Voss, age 77, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
March 27, 2008, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, son of the 
late Fred and Selma (Bartz) Voss. Fritz served in the Korean Conflict from 1950 
to 1954 in the United States Air Force. 
On Nov. 26, 1955, he married the former Dorothy E. Temme at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Fritz was employed with the Kohler Co. on June 1, 
1955, retiring in 1993 after 38 years of service. He was a 13-year volunteer 
with the American Red Cross as a driver. Fritz was a member of St. Francis of 
Assisi, the Quarter Century Club of Kohler, American Legion, and the Manitowoc 
Senior Center. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Elaine and Jack Jeanty; 
two brothers and a sister-in-law: Ronnie Voss and Robert and Carol Voss; and a 
brother-in-law: Roy (Hack) Novak. 
Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
April 3, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Jim Vanden Hogen. Fritz's cremains 
will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, for a memorial visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the employees of the Dialysis 
Center, and to the nurses at Rivers Bend for their care and compassion shown to 
Frederick and his family. The family would also like to thank a special nurse.(name omitted) 
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 2008


FRIEDERICKA VOSS   cemetery #81

Having reached the age of 82 years, Mrs. Frederika(sic) Voss, nee 
Backhaus, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William 
Schnell near here Tuesday morning of this week.  
The deceased was born March 21, 1847, in Germany.  With her family she 
came to this country in 1866, settling in Illinois.  A year later upon 
her marriage to Ernst Voss, they moved to Manitowoc county, where they 
have lived ever since.  Mrs. Voss came six years ago to live with her 
daughter.
Funeral services were held this Thursday morning from the Schleswig 
church, the Rev. August Hammann performing the last rites.  Interment 
was in the adjoining cemetery.  Eight children survive her, and twenty 
grandchildren.
Tri-County Record, September 26, 1929


DR. GASTO VOSS   cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sept. 1893:
Death of 32 yr. old Dr. Voss in Holstein, Iowa, from bleeding lungs (Lungenbluten). 
He is the son of John Voss in Kiel and was planning to be married next week. The 
body was brought to Kiel and laid to rest Sunday.
********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


JOHN VOSS  (d. 1926)   cemetery #82

Called By Death.
Death claimed John Voss, the oldest resident of Kiel, early Thursday 
of last week, at the age of nearly 90 years. Deceased succumbed to the 
infirmities of old age, which kept him confined to his bed the past few 
months. Mr. Voss was born April 4, 1837, at Krempsdorf, Kirchspiel 
Krempe, Holstein, Germany, and came to America in 1860, spending the 
first few years in different states of the east. In 1862 Mr. Voss came 
to Wisconsin, locating in the town of New Holstein. In 1867 he purchased 
a farm in the town of Schleswig, near Kiel, where he lived until 1892, 
when he rented the farm to his son Theodore, and moved to Kiel, where he 
has since made his home. The survivors are two sons and two daughters, 
Theodore of Schleswig, William of Kiel, Mrs. Wm. Oesau of Chilton, and 
Mrs. A. W. Freeburg of Pomona, Calif., and one brother, Peter, who resides 
in Germany. While he lived here, Mr. Voss made two trips to Germany, to 
visit relatives in his native country. Funeral services took place on 
Saturday afternoon at the Meiselwitz undertaking parlors, with burial in 
the Kiel cemetery. Emil Meinardus spoke at the obsequies.


JOHN VOSS  (d. 1939)  cemetery #82

John Voss Dies Tuesday Night In Town Schleswig
Kiel—(Special)—John Voss, 75, for the past half century a farmer 
in this vicinity, passed away Tuesday at his farm home in the town 
of Schleswig, five miles east of here.  He had been ill for nine 
months.  Mr. Voss was born July 24, 1863, in the town of Schleswig, 
a son of William and Katherine Boss Voss.  On March 17, 1888, he 
married Dorothea Roth of the town of Herman and the couple settled 
on a farm in the town of Meeme.  On July 9, 1915, they purchased 
their present farm, which was formerly the John Maurer, Sr., 
homestead.  
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jacob (Alma) Spindler 
of Town Herman, and Mrs. Fred (Edna) Spindler of Ada; three sons, 
Oscar, at home, and Ernst and John of Town Schleswig; five grand-
children.  One son died in infancy.  
Funeral services will be conducted at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home here by the Rev. E. G. Krampe of Plymouth.  Interment will be 
made in Kiel cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, June 7, 1939


JOHN VOSS   (d. 1958)  cemetery #82

John Voss Dies Tuesday; To be Buried Friday
John Christ Voss, age 68, R. 2, Kiel, town of Schleswig, died at
11:00 a. m. Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lester Nohl,
where he had been living, for the past four months.
Born April 15, 1890, in Town Meeme., the son of John and Dorothy 
Roth Voss, attended Pigeon River school. He was baptized and
confirmed at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church in Town
Herman, December 27, 1913, he was married to Bertha Mahlich of
Schleswig, and operated a farm in Schleswig until his illness two
years ago. He was a former member of the school board, of Joint
District No. 6 in Schleswig.
Preceding him in death was his brother Walter. The survivors 
include: his daughter; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Fred
Spindler and Mrs. Alma Spindler, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and two 
brothers, Oscar, R, 1, Elkhart Lake, and Ernst, R. 2, Kiel.
Friends may view the body from 2 p. m. Thursday until 11 a. m.
Friday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, and at the church from
noon until the time of the services. The Rev. Carl Fried will 
conduct services Friday at 2 p. m. at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed church, Town Herman. Burial will be in the Kiel 
cemetery. 


LOUISA VOSS   cemetery #82
 
Mrs. Louise(sic) Voss, 92, of 732 6th St., Kiel, the oldest resident of Kiel, 
died early today at Morningside Nursing Home where she had resided for one 
week.
She was the wife of the late Dr. William Voss, a Kiel veterinarian, who 
died in 1951.
She was born June 9, 1879, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late 
Carl and Louisa Meyer Best. She attended public schools in Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ at Kiel and its Frauen 
Verein, the Kiel chapter 281 Order of Eastern Star and Gug Germainia Society.
Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Raymond B. (Violet) Spring, Silver Spring, 
Md., and Miss Cora at home; a son, Casto H., Modesto, Calif.; five grand-
children, one great-grandchild, and a brother, Louis Best, Kiel.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ in Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time of service.
Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral 
home. - 1971
********
Mrs. Louise Best Voss, 92, of 732 Sixth St., the oldest resident of Kiel, 
died Tuesday morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Voss, nee Louise Best, was born June 9, 1879, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Carl and Louisa Meyer Best. She attended Kiel Public 
School. She was married to Dr. William Voss and the couple resided in Kiel 
where he was a veterinarian. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. 
Voss was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and the Frauen Verein 
of the church. She was also a member of the Kiel Chapter No. 281, Order of 
Eastern Star, and the Kiel G.U.G. Germania Society.
Survivors include a son, Casto, of Modesto, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Raymond B. (Violet) Spring, of Silver Spring, Md., and Miss Cora Voss, at home; 
a brother Louis, of Kiel, five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Eastern Star Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1971


MARIA VOSS   cemetery #71

Name: Voss, Mary
D.: 11/24/1872
B.: 1792
Reg. D.: 7/1/1873
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 80 Yrs.
B.P.: Mecklenburg-Schwerin
D.P.: Newton
Cem.: St. Paul's Churchyard, Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.: Henry Hoppen
M.: Mary Hoppen
Cause of Death: Weakness of Old Age
Pg. #: v.1 p.146


OSCAR VOSS   cemetery #82

Oscar F. Voss, 73, of R. 1 Elkhart Lake, a retired Town of Schleswig 
farmer, died early today at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.  He had 
been a patient there for four weeks.  Born July 20, 1894, in the Town of 
Meeme, he was a son of the late John and Dorthea Roth Voss.  He attended 
the district school and later moved to the Town of Schleswig where he 
operated a farm until his retirement three years ago. Mr. Voss was a 
life-long member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Alma Spindler and Mrs. Edna Spindler, 
both to R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and one brother, Ernst, of R. 2, Kiel.  Two 
brothers preceded him in death.  Funeral services will be held at Bethel 
United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried, 
pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 22, 1968
******
(20 July 1894/Feb. 1968/SSDI)


RONNIE VOSS   cemetery #61

Newton Man Is Killed In Sports Car
A rural Newton man was killed instantly at 2:01 a.m. today 
when his sports car went out of control on Highway 42 eight 
miles north of the Manitowoc - Sheboygan County line.
According to a coroner's report Ronnie Voss, 21, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Fred Voss, R. 1. Newton, died of a cerebral hemorrhage 
resulting from a skull fracture.
Capt. Edward McConnell of the Manitowoc County Highway Patrol 
said the Voss car traveled out of control for 200 feet or more. 
Traveling south, it sheared off a mail box and a utility pole, 
rolled over several times and came to rest near a milk house on 
a farm operated by Don Karstaedt.
The 1960 model Triumph was described as a complete wreck. 
Immediate cause of the accident could not be determined. Capt. 
McConnell said the mishap was on a straight, dry stretch of road 
in open country. Voss' death brought the 18th Manitowoc County 
traffic fatality of the year.
He was born on Feb. 16, 1939, in the Town of Meeme. He attended 
rural school at Osman, and was baptized and confirmed at St. James 
Evangelical Reformed Church at Spring Valley by the Rev. Carl 
Schmahl. He served in
——————
Turn to page 6, col. 7
______
the U. S. Navy for four years, and currently had been employed 
as a farmhand.
He is survived by the following: his parents; four brothers, 
(private); four sisters, (private).
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Walter H. 
Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove. The Rev. Merlin Huebschman, 
pastor of St. James Evangelical Reformed Church, Spring Valley, 
will be in charge of services. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday.
Sheboygan, Wis., Saturday, October 8, 1960
*********
Funeral services for Ronald Voss, 21, of R. 1, Newton, who died 
early Saturday morning from injuries received in an auto accident, 
were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, 
Howards Grove, with the Rev. Merlin Huebschman, pastor of St. James 
United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, officating [sic]. Burial 
was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Carl Kolb and Mrs. John Kolg sang, "In the Garden," and "Under 
His Wings." They were accomapnied [sic] on the organ by Mrs. Harvey 
Schnell.
Pallbearers were Lenard Meyer, Richard Klessig, Karl Stoeckigt, 
Alan Koeppen, Robert Laack and James Laack.
The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, October 13, I960, page 8, column 6
(all from researcher/see contributors page)


SELMA VOSS   cemetery #61

Mrs. Selma Voss, 72, formerly of 1126-A S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Voss was a 
resident in the hospital’s extended care facility.
A daughter of William and Sophie Winkel Barts, she was born in 
the Town of Herman on Dec. 18, 1909.
Her marriage to Fred Voss took place May 14, 1927, in the Town 
of Herman. Prior to the death of Mr. Voss on July 21, 1974, the 
couple lived in the Town of Meeme in Manitowoc County.
Surviving are four sons, (private); four daughters, (private); 
32 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edgar Barts 
of Kiel; and a sister, Mrs. Anne Hoehnke of rural Elkhart Lake.
A son, two brothers, one sister and a grandson preceded her in 
death.
The funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. James 
United Church of Christ in Spring Valley, the Rev. Margaret T. 
Wright, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th St., 
Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday until 11 a.m. on Wednesday 
and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 21, 1982, page 6, column 4
*******
(18 Dec 1909/Sep 1982/SSDI)
(all from researcher/see contributors page)


THEODORE VOSS   cemetery #82

Theodore Voss, 89, a retired town of Schleswig farmer, died early 
Wednesday evening at the farm home on Highway 32 about a mile north 
of Kiel.  In ill health for two months, Mr. Voss had been residing 
on the homestead farm with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ernst Jochimsen.  Born July 27, 1865 in the Town of New Holstein 
Calumet County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Voss.  
When a young child he moved to the Schleswig farm with his parents, 
among the earlier settlers of that Manitowoc County area.  
He married the former Alma Oseau, Jan. 23, 1900, following which the 
couple operated a farm in the town of New Holstein, later moving to 
the Voss homestead farm in Schleswig.  He retired from farming after 
the death of Mrs. Voss in February, 1936.
Surviving in addition of the daughter, Mrs. Jochimsen (Leonore), are 
two other daughters, Mrs. Harold (Florence) Delanty of Hilbert and 
Mrs. Irma Klinka of Milwaukee; six grandchildren and two great grand-
children, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Oseau of Modesto, Calif.  
Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, with the 
Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel.  Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, January 20, 1955


WILLIAM VOSS   cemetery #56

William Voss, Town Meeme, Dies Following Short Illness
William Voss, 70, life-long resident of the town of Meeme, passed
away Monday at his home after an illness of about 3 weeks. He was
born on the Voss homestead in the town of Meeme, on March 7, 1867,
and on March 5, 1889 he was united in marriage with Miss Emma
Schwalenberg, and the couple, after living for two years on the 
homestead, moved to the present residence.
Thirteen children were born to them, one of which died in infancy.
Survivors are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Edward Dickmann, Mrs.
Arthur Rietbrock of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Kaun and Mrs. Ernest 
Anderson of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ray Schleh of Chilton; seven sons,
William of the town of Meeme; Arvin, Herbert, Edgar and Henry, all
of Milwaukee, and Arthur and Raymond at home; one brother, John of
the town of Schleswig, and nineteen grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild.
Fueral(sic) services were held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
at the home, and at 2 o'clock services were held at the Bethel
Reformed church near Ada, with the Rev. William Bollmann officiating.
Burial was made in the church cemetery. - 1937


WILLIAM VOSS, DR.   cemetery #82

Dr. William Voss, 82, well known Kiel veterinarian, passed away at 4:45 p.m. 
Wednesday at his home in Kiel.
He was born Aug. 8, 1868, in the town of Schleswig, one mile north of Kiel, 
the son of John and Catharine Weber Voss. After attending Kiel schools he 
attended the Chicago Business college and in 1896 was graduated from the 
Chicago Veterinary college.
He was married to Miss Louisa Best in Kiel and the couple made their home in 
that community. He was a member of the Kiel Jugend Kapelle, the Kiel Arion
band, and the Kiel Symphony orchestra.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Casto H. Voss, Modesto, Calif.; two 
daughters, Miss Cora at home and Mrs. Raymond (Violet) Spring. Silver Springs, 
Md.; four grandchildren; one brother, Theodore, of Kiel; and one sister, Mrs. 
Minnie Oesau, Modesto.
One son, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Evangelica1 and Reformed church, Kiel. The Rev. Ernest Fledderjohn will 
officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, until 11 a. m. 
Friday, and at the church from that time until the hour of services.


CLARA VRANEY   cemetery #39

Clara Vraney, age 90, formerly of 8816 Reifs Mills Road, 
Whitelaw, and currently of River Wood Estates Assisted 
Living, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday night, Dec. 4, 2007, 
surrounded by her family, at her residence. 
Clara was born on Jan. 1, 1917, in Cooperstown, daughter 
of the late Frank and Josephine (Mudroch) Kolarik. On Nov. 
27, 1940, she married Joseph V. Vraney at Holy Trinity 
Catholic Church in New Denmark. He preceded her in death 
on April 9, 2007. She was a member of St. Augustine 
Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Clara enjoyed 
flower and vegetable gardening, baking Bohemian treats, 
and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Clara was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph; one 
infant brother; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: 
Adolph (Alice) Kolarik; Melvin (Celia) Kolarik; William 
(Gen) Kolarik; and Carl Kolarik; three brothers-in-law 
and one sister-in-law: Roy Vraney; Ervin Vraney; Vic 
Vraney; and Sylvia Dvorak; and two great-granddaughters: 
Bridget and Bethany. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, 
Dec. 15, 2007, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs 
Mills. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the church 
cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer 
Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Friday, Dec. 14, 
2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, 
at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at the 
funeral home at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, 
led by Father Paider. 
The family would like to especially thank the entire 
staff of Riverwood Estates for all their love and 
compassionate care given to Mom. Also, a special thank 
you to Father Paider, Father Klingeisen, Deacon Rahlf, 
Jan Brachmann, and the staff of Holy Family Hospice. 
You are all wonderfull, caring people. Mom will be sadly 
missed by everyone who knew her, but now will be enjoying 
Christmas with Dad in Heaven. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2007 
*******
Funeral services for Clara Vraney, age 90, formerly of 8816 
Reifs Mills Road, Whitelaw, and currently of River Wood 
Estates Assisted Living, Manitowoc, who died on Tuesday night, 
Dec. 4, 2007, surrounded by her family, at her residence, will 
be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at St. Augustine 
Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Paul Paider will celebrate 
the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in the church 
cemetery. 
Inadvertently omitted was one brother-in-law who also preceded 
Clara in death: Joseph Stefl. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Friday (TONIGHT), Dec. 14, 2007, 
from 4 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the church 
from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be 
a parish prayer service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m., on 
Friday (TONIGHT), Dec. 14, 2007, led by Father Paider. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 14, 2007


ELLA VRANEY   cemetery #44

Mrs. Frank Vraney, 75, of 628 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. C.H. Phipps officiating, and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Ella Ziemer was born in Kewaunee Oct. 3, 1877, and was married in 
1900 to Mr. Vraney. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vraney preceded 
her in death several years ago.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred Jorsch and Mrs. Henry Kraemer of 
Manitowoc; a brother, William Ziemer of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. George 
Hutton of Lakewood, Ohio, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour 
of services Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 19, 1953 P. 2
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[d. 01-20-1953/age 73 yrs./wife of Frank Vraney]
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A SECRET NO LONGER.
Engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer to Frank Vraney Made Public.
It's too late now. The secret is a secret no longer and in 
order to get the thing off our mind and afford readers an 
opportunity of extending congratulation, the announcement 
of the engagement of Miss Ella Ziemer, of Kewaunee, to Mr. 
Frank Vraney, of this city, is made public. The secret has 
been well guarded, but a "flasher" on the finger of the 
bride-to-be gave the reporter a "guess" and now it's out.
Mr. Vraney is in the employ of L.J. Anderson, having charge 
of the office work and is a popular young man. The announcement 
that he is about to "tie up" will come as a surprise to his 
many friends, as Frank has always been considered a "little 
bashful". Miss Ziemer has been a resident of Manitowoc during 
the past year and has made many friends. She has held a 
position in the HERALD office since coming to the city and 
will resign Christmas in order to prepare for the happy event. 
The date of the ceremony has not yet been announced. Many 
friends will join in trusting that there may be "no slip twixt 
the cup and lip" and that the young people may have all the 
happiness they deserve.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 12, 1899 P.1


FLORENCE VRANEY   cemetery #44

Mrs. John (Florence) Vraney, age 93, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the Jens Family 
Funeral Home & Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated. Burial followed 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
Florence was born Dec. 18, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William 
and Mary Koch Kubel. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School in 
Two Rivers and later Washington High School. On Aug. 22, 1931, she married 
John Vraney at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. The 
couple celebrated 73 years of marriage on Aug. 22, 2004. She was a member 
of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband: John Vraney, Manitowoc; two sons, one daughter,
four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. (Survivors edited for privacy)
She was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Leona and Arvid 
Asplund; one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one daughter-in-law: Virginia Vraney; and 
brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Alvin and Jerry Vraney.
Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
The family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove and Shady Lane Nursing 
Care Center for the special care given their mother.
Herald Times Reporter, no date given
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(18 Dec 1911/10 Apr 2005/SSDI)


JOHN VRANEY   cemetery #44

John W. Vraney, age 97, formerly a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living 
and currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening, Jan. 7, 2007, at Shady Lane. 
John was born Nov. 13, 1909, in Manitowoc, a son of the late George and Anna 
Havlinek Vraney. He attended Lincoln High School and worked for Wisconsin 
Public Service for 43 years retiring in 1975. On Aug. 22, 1931, John was 
married to the former Florence Kubel at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 
in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2005. John was a member 
of First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc and a 50-year member of F.A. & M. Lodge 
65 of Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, six great-
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was 
preceded in death by one son-in-law: Bill Flint; one brother and sister-in-law: 
Alvin (Geraldine) Vraney; one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Leona 
(Arvid) Asplund. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Private family funeral services were held at the Jens Family Funeral Home and 
Crematory. The Rev. Steven Olson officiated with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
John's family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Grove Assisted Living and 
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, for their special care given to their father 
and his family, especially this past week during his final days. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2007
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"96-year-old leads senior exercises" 
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 2006
(An article about John Vraney. Copyright prevents me putting it online here.)


JOSEPH VRANEY   cemetery #36

DEATH CLAIMS JOSEPH VRANEY AT AGE OF 80
Pioneer of Kossuth Passes Away at Home of Son in City
Joseph Vraney, pioneer resident of Kossuth, died at the home of his 
son, Louis Vraney, on Chicago street, last night at the advanced age 
of 80 years. The body will be buried at the National cemetery at 
Kellnersville, services being held from the home of his son, 803? 
Chicago street, at 2 o’clock on Friday and the body will be taken by 
auto hearse to Kellnersville. Mr. Vraney was born in Bohemia in 1838 
and came to America with his parents at the age of 18 years and 
settled on a farm in Kossuth. He was married fifty three years ago to 
Mary Oswald of Kossuth, who preceded him in death twenty seven years 
ago. Mr. Vraney remained on the farm until three years ago. He is 
survived by six children, Caroline and Emil of Kossuth, Joseph of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Lokajicek of Montana, and Frank and Louis of 
this city. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Mary McKeough of Franklin, 
Mrs. Michael McKeough of Kossuth and Mrs. Mott of South Dakota.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918


JENNIE M. VRANY   cemetery #44

Mrs. Wencel Vrany, 87, a former Reif Mills resident, died Thursday afternoon 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reif Mills. The Rev. John Haen will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vrany, nee Jennie Havlinek, was born Sept. 22, 1883, in the Town of Kossuth, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Rathsack Havlinek. She 
was married to Wencel Vrany June 18, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth until retiring 15 years ago and then 
moved to Manitowoc. The past three years the couple resided at Family Heritage 
Home. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniveresary in 1963. Mrs. Vrany 
was a member of the Altar Society of St. Augustine Church.
Survivors include her husband; a sister, Mrs. Frank Vrany, of Kellnersville and 
nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon until 
the time of services. A prayer service will be at 8 o'clock this evening at the 
funeral home by Father Haen and the Altar Society will recite the Rosary at 8:30 
o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1971
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[d. 02-11-1971/age 87 yrs./wife of Wenzel Vrany]


VACLAV VRANY       cemetery #39

From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1899:
Death in Town Kossuth on Wed. last week of 46-yr. old Wenzel Vrany of
consumption. The deceased, who leaves a widow and 6 children, was buried Fri.


ROBERT W. VREEKE   cemetery #44

Robert W. Vreeke, 48, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Veterans 
Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Vreeke, was born March 29, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late William 
and Sadie Horstman Vreeke. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with 
the Class of 1942 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II 
in the Pacific Theatre. He married Dorothy Pagel Oct. 16, 1948, at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Vreeke had been employed at Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, for more 
than 30 years and was presently a shop foreman.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 5, 1973
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[d. 02-04-1973 at Wood Vet. Hos. Milwaukee Co. WI/age 48 yrs./bur. on Arthur J. 
 and Arlene M. Vreeke lot](29 Mar 1924/Feb 1973/SSDI)


KNUT VROLSON   cemetery #2

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1906:
Death Saturday at the advanced age of 88 of Kund Vrolson, well-known resident
of Branch, of old age debility. He leaves several children. The funeral was Tuesday
in Jerpen.