ANNA H. IPSEN Funeral services for Mrs. Paul Ipsen, 73, who passed away Sunday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan after having been ill for approximately 6 months, were held this Wednesday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The deceased was born May 22, 1864, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hertz. She was united in marriage with Paul Ipsen October 6, 1882. The young couple came to America in 1884 and settled on a farm in the town of New Holstein. In 1903 they moved to this city, where they have since lived on Roosevelt Street. Her husband preceded her in death October 6, 1936, and a daughter, Minnie and a son William, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Miss Frieda Ipsen at home, Mrs. Peter Werner of Holstein, Iowa and Mrs. Norbert Daly of Wisconsin Rapids; four sons, August of Cobb, Charles of Abbotsford, Henry of Cuba City, and Rudolph of Milwaukee, two sisters and one brother in Germany, and 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Tri-County Record, July 1, 1937
PAUL H. IPSEN Paul Henry Ipsen, 85, died on Tuesday morning at 12:30 o’clock at his home here. Funeral services were to be held today at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, where the Rev. A. George Schmid, pastor of the St. John’s Ev. And Reformed church was to officiate. Burial was to be made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Mr. Ipsen was born January 28, 1851, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ipsen. He was married October 6, 1882 to Miss Anna Hartz and the couple came to this country in 1884 and located in the vicinity of New Holstein. For several years Mr. Ipsen conducted a farm south of here and later ran a small dairy and truck farm in the city. For a number of years he was employed by the New Holstein Canning Company. Mr. Ipsen is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Peter Werner of Holstein, Iowa; Mrs. Norbert Daley of Wisconsin Rapids; and Miss Frieda, at home; four sons, August of Cobb; Charles of Abbotsford; Henry of Cuba City; and Rudolph of Milwaukee; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One daughter, Minnie, and one son, William preceded him in death. Tri-County Record, October 8, 1936 (Note: The birth year is different in the obit than on the stone)
RUDOLPH IPSEN Funeral services for Rudolph Ipsen, 40, who died on Thursday following a stroke, while working at the Phoenix Hosiery plant in Milwaukee, were held Monday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating; burial was made in the local cemetery. Mr. Ipsen was born May 4, 1898, in New Holstein, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ipsen. At the age of 17 he left high school and entered the U. S. Navy at the beginning of the World War, playing in Sousa’s Band on its national tour. After the war he was employed in Cuba City, and later in the western states as cheese inspector and tester for some time. For the past eight years he had been employed at the Phoenix plant as a stationary engineer. Survivors are his widow, three sisters, Mrs. Peter Werner of Holstein, Iowa, Mrs. Norbert Daley, Wisconsin Rapids, and Miss Frieda Ipsen at home, and three brothers, August of Cobb, Charles of Abbotsford, and Henry of Cuba City. Tri-County Record, August 4, 1938
HELEN ISH Mrs. Helen Ish died Sunday evening at Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, where she had been a patient for 10 days. She was born April 24, 1894 at Charlestown, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luebbe, New Holstein. She married John Ish March 5, 1918 at Great Falls, Montana. She was a member of the Modern Woodmen and St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church here. Survivors are her husband; her mother, Mrs. John Luebbe, New Holstein; one son, Wallace, Milwaukee; 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul Knuth, Milwaukee, and Miss Audrey Ish, at home; one grand- child; a brother, Otto, Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. William Timm, Chilton, and Mrs. Anna Weber, New Holstein. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. Roland Kley officiating. Burial was made in the city cemetery. Tri-County Record, July 16, 1953
ADELA IVERSEN The sad news of the death of Mrs. John Iversen was conveyed to sorrowing relatives and friends last Thursday evening, when the spark of life that had been holding her in earthly embrace, went out at 6:00 o’clock. About four years ago she underwent an operation for a cancerous growth and at the beginning of this year was again forced to submit to another. Since that time her condition became serious and she was a constant sufferer which she bore silently and uncomplainingly. Her demise cast a gloom over Pfeiffer was the entire community with whom she was a general favorite and shining example for life’s best acts. Miss Adela Pfeiffer was born October 26, 1877 in this village, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. M. Pfeiffer, who were among the early settlers of New Holstein. She grew to womanhood surrounded by a host of loving relatives and friends. On June 26, 1901 she became the wife of J. D. Iversen. One son, Lothar, came to bless the happy union and filled their cup of happiness to overflowing. A lonely home is left to attest how sadly she will be missed. It must be so, these tender human ties cannot be severed without a pang, not only by her relatives but by those who knew her best. To all, Mrs. Iversen always extended a cordial greeting that lent a ray of light to brighten their pathway along life’s journey and commanded the respect of all who knew her. Her simple deeds of loving kindness and influences will be a (????) that will keep her name burning in the hearts of those who loved her. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and son, her mother, Mrs. Fraukeu Pfeiffer, and one brother William of this village, besides a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held from the home at two o’clock Sunday afternoon and the earthly remains were tenderly placed at rest in the New Holstein cemetery. Wm. H. Luehr of Manitowoc officiating. The Turnverein and the Ladies Auxiliary and a large cortege of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place. New Holstein Reporter, July 4, 1919
ANNA IVERSEN Mrs. Peter Iversen, 68, wife of a member of the Calumet county board, passed away suddenly at her home here late Saturday afternoon following a stroke. Mrs. Iversen, the former Anna Vollstedt, was born here November 14, 1867, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Sophia Jens Vollstedt. She attended the local schools and on July 6, 1899 was united in marriage with Mr. Iversen. The couple operated a store for many years on Railroad Street, and in 1911 they moved to their present home. Survivors include her husband, three sister, Mrs. A. T. Hipke and Mrs. John Schwalenberg of this city and Mrs. George Schaar of West Allis, and three brothers, August, George and Edward Vollstedt, and a sister, Mrs. L. W. Hipke, preceded her in death. The deceased was a member of the German Reading Circle and of the Calumet Club Auxiliary. The Rev. A. George Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiated at the funeral services which were held at the Erbe-Hoffamn Funeral Home at 2 p.m./ on Wednesday. Burial was made in the local city cemetery. Tri-County Record, May 28, 1936
FRED OTTO IVERSEN Funeral services for Frederick Otto Iverson, 77, retired grain dealer who died at his home in New Holstein on Thursday morning of last week were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home, and at 2 o’clock at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The deceased was born October 13, 1868 in Leck, Schleswig-Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Iversen. He came to America with his parents at the age of 3 years. The family lived in Baltimore for a year, and then moved to Fond du Lac, where they lived for a short time, then they moved to New Holstein. As a young man he helped his father in Iversen’s general merchandise store, and in 1892 formed a partnership with H. H. Greve and for the following two years he was buyer for the W. W. Cargill Company. He then built his present grain elevator, which he operated until 1936, when he turned it over to his son-in-law, Fred Schildhauer. On August 20, 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Pauline Meinert. Survivors are his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Elsie) Schildhauer; a grandchild, Paula of New Holstein; one sister, Mrs Louis Jens and two brothers, John and Peter of New Holstein. The pallbears were Earl Lehner, Alfred Greve, Arthur Vorpahl, Walter Gartzke, Victor Sell and Mich. Dorn. The following attended the funeral services: Roy Cambell of Milwaukee, Mrs. Pauline Greve and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Greve of Kiel and Mrs Lena Sattler of Withee. Burial took place in New Holstein cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1941)
MARGARETHA PETERSEN IVERSEN Mrs. Peter Iversen Sr. passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Jens, Friday afternoon, having been ill for the past year and only recently was taken to her daughter’s home. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. She leaves to mourn her husband who is quite old, 3 sons, Fred, John, and Peter and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Jens, all of this village. New Holstein, Chilton Times, August 7, 1920
PETER IVERSEN Peter Iversen, 69, a prominent resident of New Holstein, was found dead in the yard of the Calumet Club of that city at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning by Bernie Dorn, while covering his morning paper route. Death was believed due to a stroke. Mr. Iversen had attended a highway meeting in Madison on Tuesday, returning to New Holstein about midnight. Peter Iversen was born February 16th, 1872 in Lech, Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Iversen. Sr. and came to this country at the age of six weeks. The family first settled in Baltimore, Maryland and then moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Later the family moved onto a farm east of New Holstein and finally moved into the city, where Peter Iversen assisted his father in a general store located on Railroad street. Some time later he operated a branch store in the west end of the city. On July 6, 1899 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Vollstedt, who preceded his in death by several years. In 1909, with a brother Fred, he built the grain elevator, and in 1910 sold out his share of the business to his brother. In 1911, he and his brother John bought the general store of the late James Griem, now operating as the H. E. Schmitt & Co. store. In the latter part of the same year he dissolved partnership with his brother John and retired. His home on Wisconsin avenue, just east of the Calumet Club, was built in 1910. The deceased served as assessor and alderman in New Holstein for several years. In 1928 he became Chairman of the County Supervisors of Highway’s Association. His brother Fred died earlier in this same month on February 6th. He is survived by his brother, John, and a sister Mrs Louis Jens, both of New Holstein. (No newspaper named, 1941)
DETLEF JACOBSEN The funeral of Det. Jacobsen an aged man who died last Monday at his residence in this village, took place at our cemetery yesterday. The deceased has resided here twenty-seven years and for many years has followed the carpenter trade, which he had learned to a perfection in the old country. But as old age began to approach he withdrew from business life and hard labor and spent his last years in his comfortable home, accompanied by his better half who still survives him. His favorite topic of conversation was on the days of “journey-man” after he had learned his trade, which was customary for all tradesmen to do in Germany. He stood many hardships, though he was never known to be sick, but had at last to secumb. He had reached and passed mid-day of life and the shadow was falling fast toward the east when he fell into that slumber from which nobody wakes again. Chilton Times, April 19, 1884
ELSABE JACOBSEN Died, at her home on the 14th, Mrs. Jacobsen, an old lady of about seventy. She was a widow. Her husband having died some twenty years ago. Chilton Times, October 28, 1891
CATHERINE JANNSEN The funeral of Mrs. Christ Janssen of Chilton took place here on Monday afternoon with interment in the village cemetery. The deceased underwent an operation for gall stones at St. Elizabeth’s hospital at Appleton about a week ago. Death claimed its victim on Friday morning. The Janssen family were residents of this village for many years. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure, her husband, a son Edgar, two daughters, Anna and Margaret Spykerman. Four grandchildren also survive. New Holstein Reporter, August 11, 1922
LOUISE (JANNSEN) WILLIAMS Mrs. Peter Williams, living three miles south of this village, died Wednesday morning at 4;30 o’clock from an attack of Spanish influenza, at the age of 23 years, 7 months and 15 days. Mrs. Williams is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Jannsen of Chilton. She grew to young womanhood in this village. She was married to Mr. Williams on August 27, 1914. Two children were born to them; a boy of 4 years survives, besides her husband and parents, two sisters and two brothers. The funeral was held this (Friday) afternoon and the remains interred in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Calumet County Reporter, November 8, 1918
ADOLPHINE JENS The first white child born in this city, Mrs. Claus D. Jens, 85, passed away Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at her home after an illness of two weeks’ duration. The deceased was born here January 12, 1852, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William B. Griem, pioneer settlers, and her life was typical of the hardship through which these pioneer settlers came. Her father was one of eight German students who came to the village in 1848 and decided to settle there because the stream nearby offered them a water supply. Mr. Griem returned to Germany in 1850, and arrived in New Holstein again in 1851 with his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Jens were married in the garden of the Griem homestead by Pastor Pinkert of the Reformed church on June 2, 1870. Mr. Jens was a Civil War veteran and passed away May 20, 1919. Following are the survivors: Mrs. Fannie K, Smith of Chicago, Max Jens of this city, Mrs. Alfred Hilton of Minneapolis, Thomas Max Jens of this city, Mrs. Albert A. Jens of St. Paul, Minn., Roland Jens of Moline, Ill., and Miss Ella Jens at home. Other mourners are twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and four brothers, James Griem of Dousman, William Griem of Chilton, Ernst Griem of Milwaukee, and John Griem of here. Mrs. Jens was a charter member of the New Holstein Ladies’ Aid Society, a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a charter member of the A. E. Hansen Woman’s Relief Corps. She was also a member of the Frauenverein of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. All of these groups attended the funeral services in a body At the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. A. George Schmid officiated and interment was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Tri-County Record, June 24, 1937
CLAUS JENS Claus Jens, who had been in ill health for the past few years, passed away at his home at 8 a.m. on Friday. The deceased was born January 12, 1851 in Blangmoor, Suder-Bismark, Germany, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jens. He came to America with his parents at the age of 16 years, in May, 1867. For a short time the family resided in New York, after which they came to this vicinity. On June 1st, 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Tams, and shortly after their marriage they located on a farm a short distance south of this city, where they have since resided. Mr. Jens is survived by his widow, and 4 daughters, namely: Mrs. George Stephen of Jefferson, Mrs. Arthur Peik of Sheboygan, Mrs. Herman Peik and Miss Minnie Jens of this city. Twin daughters died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. John Meyer passed away two years ago in April. Mrs. Margaret Kuschmann of Milwaukee, a sister, also survives, besides 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Erbe- Hoffmann Funeral Home on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, May 21, 1936
CLAUS D. JENS Claus D. Jens of the Gallant Twenty-First Regiment respond to the Last Taps Claus D. Jens, a highly respected citizen of New Holstein answered the final summons on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Mr. Jens was born in Edelock, Germany, August 27, 1843. At the age of ten years he came to America with his parents, who settled on the farm now owned by Julius Sattler, where he grew to young manhood. When the Civil War broke out he joined John Tiedjens and a number of Comrades, who enlisted at Oshkosh as volunteers and became a member of Co. E. 21st Wisconsin Regulars. He fought side by side with his comrades in the army of the Cumberland and was among the first to go over the top in the battle of Vimy Ridge. He proved a gallant soldier whose courage was undaunted. At the close of the war he received his discharge at Camp Washburn on June 23, 1865 and then returned to New Holstein to enter private life. On June 2, 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Adolphine Griem, daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. W. B. Griem, who were among the early settlers in this section. Of the ten children born, seven survive to cherish the good name their father endowed them with; Max Jens of this village; Thomas Jens, Fremont, Nebraska; Albert Jens, St. Paul, Minn.; Lieut. Roland Jen, in northern Russia with an engineer division; Mrs. Fanny Smith, Chicago Ill.; Mrs. J. Jabe, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Ella Jens at home. His wife also survives him. Six years ago he retired from the farm and erected a home on Honeymoon Hill where he spent his declining years. The funeral was held at two o’clock on Saturday afternoon, the Jos. B. Reynolds G.A.R. Post, of which the deceased was a member, having charge of the services and burying their comrade and friend with military honors in the village cemetery. The funeral oration was delivered by District Attorney H. F. Arps of this city, who knew the deceased veteran for a number of years as a citizen and neighbor and who paid a glowing tribute to his life and character. Chilton Times, May 31, 1919
HENRY JENS Henry Jens, aged 58, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alma Jeanty at St. Anna on Saturday afternoon at 1:20 p.m., where he had been making his home for the past ten years. The deceased, who was the son of the late John and Mary Jens, the later still living, was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein on June 28, 1877, where he resided all his life. Death was due to a heart attack. Surviving his are his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Jens of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Bunge of the town of New Holstein, and Mrs. Alma Jeanty of St. Anna. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church of New Holstein officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery in the family lot. Tri-County Record, May 7, 1936
JOHN JENS John Jens of Hinzeville passed away at his home on Friday April 23 after a lingering illness. At the time of his death he was 68 years and seven days old having been born in Blankenmore, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in the year 1847. In 1866, he and his brother Claus Jens came to New Holstein and settled on a farm near the village. In 1872 he purchased a farm where he took his young bride, Marie Dammann, where they lived until 1910 when they moved to Hinzeville where they have since resided. He leaves one son and two daughters and one brother and two sisters. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and the remains placed in the New Holstein cemetery. Wm. Broeckert officiating. Calumet County Reporter, April 30, 1915
MARY JENS Mrs. John Jens, 89 Mrs. John Jens, the former Mary Dammann, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma Jeanty in the town of Russell. The deceased was born May 17, 1857, and attended the public schools. Her marriage to Mr. Jens took place November 20, 1872. He preceded her in death 30 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Bunge and Mrs. Alma Jeanty, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. One daughter, one son, five sisters and a brother have preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment in the New Holstein city cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church of New Holstein officiated. (No newspaper named) 1945
GERHARD JENSEN On the day the train came as far as New Holstein, the crowd there to greet the 'colossus' was so big and the excitement so great, that Gerhard Jensen fell, or was pushed fromn the platform and lost his life under the train From the "New Holstein Centenial Souvenir Booklet"
ALBERT JOCHIMSEN Albert Jochimsen, 85, formerly of R. 4 New Holstein, and since November of 1974 a resident at the Calumet Homestead, died early Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Mr. Jochimsen was a Village and City of New Holstein mail carrier with the U. S. Postal Department for 23 years. He served seven years as a postal clerk prior to retirement on March 1, 1957. A life-long resident of New Holstein, he was born in rural New Holstein on March 2, 1890, a son of the late John and Anna Tams Jochimsen. He attended rural grade schools and Kiel High School. On May 8, 1914 he married Dora Thede at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1964. Mrs. Jochimsen died Sept. 28, 1966. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, and a former church elder. He was a charter member and an organizer of the New Holstein Historical Society and served as its vice-president since its inception in 1962. Until last year he was curator of the society’s Pioneer Corner Museum. Mr. Jochimsen was a life member of Outdoors Inc., a past president of the New Holstein Men’s Chorus and a member of the first New Holstein firemen’s running team, a past member of New Holstein School Board representing Districts 3 and 4, chairman of the museum committee and member of the executive board of the New Holstein Centennial committee in 1948. He was chairman of the New Holstein Boy Scouts committee from 1951 to 1956. His great-grandfather Tams was one of the founders of New Holstein. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John (Ruth) Mattke of Sheboygan and Mrs. Foster (Judith) Dudley of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. New Holstein Reporter, March 13, 1975
ANNA JOCHIMSEN From Calumet county death records: Anna Tams Jochimsen (v.15 p.24) Wife of John Jochimsen Sept. 2, 1867-March 29, 1958 Daughter of Claus Tams with mother unknown Born Town of New Holstein Died from “brain metastosis (2-3 months) of breast carcinoma, 10 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
BERTHA JOCHIMSEN Mrs. Bertha Jochimsen, a former resident of New Holstein passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hass in the town of New Holstein on Wednesday morning of last week at 7 o’clock. For the past three years she had been employed at the William Ree home, and she was taken ill shortly before Christmas. On Christmas Day she was removed to the home of her daughter. The deceased was born March 30, 1864 in the town of Schleswig, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Voss. In 1887 she was united in marriage to William Jochimsen. The couple resided on the farm in the town of New Holstein, now owned by Edward Hoeffler. Later they moved to New Holstein, and resided on Roosevelt street. Her husband passed away October 26, 1932. Survivors are two daughter, Mrs. Fred Hass of the town of New Holstein and Mrs. Frank Manz of this city, one son, Ernest of near here, 2 grandsons, Howard Jochimsen of Boston, Mass., and Ruben Hass of this vicinity, four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Karstaedt and Mrs. William Schnell of Schleswig, Mrs. William Ninmer of New Holstein, and Mrs. Edward Lueloff of Withee. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, with the Re. A. George Schmid of New Holstein officiating. Burial took place in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, 1942 ********* (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
CATHERINE JOCHIMSEN GOOD WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Katherine Jochimsen Passed Away at Home of her Daughter in Milwaukee At the advanced age of 77 years, 10 months and 17 days Mrs. Katherine Jochimsen, an old and esteemed resident of Calumet county, closed her eyes in death at the home of her daughter, Mrs Mary Wolford, 1302 Island Ave., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, August 4th at 11 a.m. Mrs. Jochimsen’s last illness was of only two month’s duration. During the last two weeks it became apparent to those near and dear to her that the end was near. What medical skill and the ministration of loved ones could do was done to ease her pain. For nearly fourteen years she had faithfully cared for her husband who was partially paralyzed and died last February. During the past four years she had not been in the best of health. Yet she never complained but bore her ailments bravely and cheerfully. She was conscious until three hours before her death when she fell asleep and peacefully reached her journey’s end, surrounded by those whom she loved and who loved her. Katherine Jochimsen, daughter of Hans Sonnabend, was born in Holstein, Germany, September 17, 1848. At the age of nine she came with her parents to the struggling frontier settlement of New Holstein. On January 23rd 1864 she was united in marriage to Peter J.Jochimsen, with which she journeyed through life for fifty-seven years. As young people they moved on a farm near New Holstein which they operated for twenty years. Then they moved to Chilton town where they owned and operated a farm for twenty-seven years. After the sale of the farm they lived with their daughter, Mrs. Mary Wohlford. With her husband she shared all the hardships, the incessant toil and the privations of early pioneer days. But through patience, foresight and industry they transformed the forest wilderness into one of the finest farms in Chilton town. Eight children survive: Charles of Milton, Minn., August of Sheboygan, Mrs. Katie Koehler of Chilton, Mrs. Mary Wohlford of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Paegelow of Racine, Herman of Mt Hope, George of Stewartville, Minn., and Rudolph of Racine. Also a sister Mrs. Dorothy Schroeder of Sheboygan, and four brothers, Fred Sonnabend, Arlington, Washington, Charles Sonnabend, Detroit, Mich. , John Sonnabend, Tryon, Nebraska, and Detolff Sonnabend, Reedsville, Wis. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Chilton Times, 1920
DETLEF JOCHIMSEN Detlef Jochimsen of New Holstein suffered a fractured rib and severe cuts about his hand when his Ford coupe overturned near Centerville Friday afternoon after 4 o’clock. The car was completely smashed, no effort being made to tow it away for repairs. A motorist who came on the scene of the accident a little later called Ed Schurrer, Cleveland garage man, who took Mr. Jochimsen to his home. A companion who was driving with Jochimsen escaped with no injuries. Neither occupant of the wrecked coupe could make any explanation of the cause of the accident. Mr. Jochimsen, died of his injuries several hours later, it was reported. Pinioned underneath the wreckage of his Ford coupe when it crashed through the fence and went down a 16 foot embankment one-quarter mile north of Centerville Friday afternoon, Detlef Jochimsen of this city sustained six broken ribs and other severe injuries, including a deep laceration of one of his hands, which resulted in his death Sunday noon at his home here. Although the coupe was almost demolished, Mr. Struck, his companion in the car escaped without any serious injuries. The accident occurred when Mr. Jochimsen failed to turn at a point where the road going north and south ends at the intersection with a road running east and west. The car narrowly missed a large sign post which was directly in its path. The two men in the coupe were returning from a fishing trip, it was reported. Mr. Jochimsen was about 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, nee Dora Tamms, three sons, Harvey, Edwin and Rudolph; and two daughters, Mrs. Hugo Libke and Mrs. Herman Libke all of New Holstein. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon with burial in the New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, May 27, 1926
DORA JOCHIMSEN Mrs. Jochimsen Passes Away Mrs. Detlef Jochimsen, nee Dora Tams, passed away at her home in New Holstein Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. She was born March 2, 1862, on the farm just east of New Holstein now owned by her son Edwin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Tams and was married April 14, 1885 to Detlef Jochimsen. Following their marriage they resided on another farm just east of New Holstein now owned by a son, Rudolph. Since 1912 she has made her home on E. Wisconsin Avenue with the exception of the past few months when she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Hugo Libke. Her husband preceded her in death May 23, 1926, and survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Helen) Libke, and Mrs. Hugo (Erna) Libke; three sons, Rudolph, Edwin and Harvey; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Claus Jens and Mrs John Jochimsen, all of New Holstein. Three grandsons are serving with the armed forces. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home with the Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of the Evangelical and Refomed Church officiating. Burial will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery (No newspaper named, 1943)
JOHN JOCHIMSEN From Calumet county death records: John Jochimsen (v.11 p.349) Husband of Anna Tams July 7, 1866-May 27, 1944 Son of Hand Jockimsen (born Bergenhussen, Germany) and Anna Kara (born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “cerebral hemorrhage” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
PETER JOCHIMSEN At the advanced age of 87 years, 3 months and 18 days Peter J. Jochimsen, an old resident of Calumet County, closed his eyes upon earth’s pilgrimage Tuesday morning, February 10, at 7:30. Mr. Jochimsen was born in Bergenhusen, Schleswig-Holstein, October 23rd, 1833. When 21 years of age he migrated to America. After working in Illinois for several years as a farm hand, he came to Wisconsin. On January 28th, 1863, he married Katherine Sonnabend. For fifty-seven years they lived and worked together. Their first residence was at New Holstein, where they operated a farm for twenty years. Then they moved to Chilton Town where they owned and operated a farm for twenty-seven years. Soon after the sale of this farm he was taken with a paralytic stroke on his left side from which he never recovered, but gradually weakened. He then lived at Sheboygan for four years from whence he moved to Milwaukee with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Wohlfork. He always enjoyed good health, companionship and friendship and loved to have his old neighbors and friends, and especially his children and grandchildren visit him. Until a year ago he was able to walk around a little. Since last October he was confined more or less to his bed. In spite of his crippled condition and fourteen long years of illness, he maintained a very hopeful and cheerful disposition. He retained his consciousness almost to the last and passed away peacefully to the Great Beyond while in the arms of his youngest son. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn him, all of whom were p0resent at the funeral, accept the oldest son, Charles, who lives at Milton, Minnesota, who could not come on account of sickness. The other children are; Mrs. Katie Koehler of Chilton, August at Sheboygan; Herman at Dodgeville; George at Stewartville, Minnesota, Rudolph and Mrs. Emma Paegelow at Racine, and Mrs. Mary Wohlford at Milwaukee. Sixteen grand- children also survive him, of whom John, the son of Charles, is the oldest. He made his home with his grandparents during the early part of his life, and is now pastor of one of the large churches in Lancing, Michigan. Of his grandfather he says, “Whenever I think of my grandfather I think of him as I used to see him plowing in the field when I carried his lunch to him. He always reminded me so of an old patriarch who was the heart of kindness and fatherliness. Occasionally neighbors would call and they would chat for an hour. This was in the good old days when people took more time for visitation. My grandfather was deeply interested in the success and welfare of his children. He was the very soul of honesty. Suspicion never crossed his mind. He trusted his fellowmen. His own life was lived in the spirit of the Golden Rule. He was not a man who made any pretensions at being religious, but he was a good Christian man who exemplified the good Christian virtues. He was a good father, a loving husband and a worthy citizen who had not an enemy in all the world and whose neighbors were his friend. I am proud of the grandfather whose name I bear.” Rev. Burton conducted the funeral service at the home in Milwaukee, and Rev. William Arpke of Chilton, conducted the funeral service at New Holstein, assisted by Rev. A. C. Plappert. New Holstein Reporter, February 13, 1920
RUDOLPH JOCHIMSEN Rudolph Jochimsen, 78, of 2112 Prospect Ave., New Holstein, a retired farmer, died Friday afternoon at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, after a long illness. He was born March 24, 1889, in the Town of New Holstein, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Detlaf Jochimsen, and was married to Ella Struck Oct. 9, 1912, at Kiel. They operated the family homestead in the Town of New Holstein until their retirement in 1945. He was a member of the Redmen Tribe of New Holstein for 45 years. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Selma) Mathes and Mrs. Victor (Evelyn) Sell, both of New Holstein; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin and Harvey, both of New Holstein, and two sisters. Mrs. Helen Libke and Mrs. Hugo Libke, both of New Holstein. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home in Chilton, with the Rev. Charles A. Koch, pastor of St. John UCC, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. No newspaper named, May 5, 1967
WILLIAM JOCHIMSEN Leaving the home of his son-in-law, Fred Hass, last Wednesday, William Jochimsen, 68, was found dead in a field nearby on Friday of last week, apparently the victim of heart attack. He had not been seen from the time he left home until Friday. The deceased was born February 18, 1864 on a farm in the town of New Holstein. He was united in marriage November 8, 1887 to Miss Bertha Voss of the town of Schleswig. To the couple four children were born, one of whom, Hugo, died at the age of 13 years. Three children survive, as follows: Mrs. Fred (Ella) Hass of town of New Holstein; Mrs. Frank (Frieda) Manz of Kiel; and Ernst of near Kiel. Surviving brothers are John Jochimsen of New Holstein and Henry of Medford. His wife also survives. For the past two years the couple had made their home with the Hass family, and previous to then had lived for many years in the city of New Holstein. Funeral services for the deceased were held Monday afternoon from the Fred Hass home, with burial in the New Holstein cemetery. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. A Geo. Schmid. Tri-County Record, November 3, 1932
ALMA JOCHMANN Mrs. Herman Jochmann, 79, of 923 7th Street, Kiel, died Monday night at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. She had been in ill health two years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein Cemetery. Mrs. Jochmann was born March 11, 1882, at New Holstein Township, the former Alma H. Holsthusen, daughter of the late John and Eliza Libke Holthusen. She was educated in district schools and was married to Herman Jochmann of the Town of Schleswig March 2, 1905. The couple farmed in the township for five years. The rest of their married life was spent at Kiel. Mr. and Mrs. Jochmann observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. Mrs. Jochmann was a member of the Needle Craft Sewing Club of Kiel. Survivors include her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dishaw, of New Holstein and Mrs, Leona Greve of Unity. A sister preceded in death No newspaper named, September 27, 1961
AUGUST F. JOCHMANN Funeral services were held Monday for August F. Jochmann, 74, at New Holstein. Mr. Jochmann died Saturday at a Sheboygan hospital. He had been a patient there since Tuesday of last week. Survivors are the widow; three brothers, Herman of Kiel and Fred and Arthur, New Holstein, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Kiel. An infant son and two sisters preceded him in death. No newspaper named, March 1955
AUGUSTA JOCHMANN Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Jochmann, 88, of 1821 Monroe St., New Holstein, who died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for one month, will be held Tuesday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home in New Holstein. Born June 11, 1881, in Brandenburg, Germany, the former Augusta Schmidt was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt. She was married to Fred Jochmann Dec. 6, 1910 in New Holstein. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Elda) Wettstein of New Holstein; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles, of Kiel and one sister Mrs. Hubert Grismann of New Holstein. Her husband died in 1957. One son and two sisters also preceded her in death. No newspaper named, Oct 29, 1967
FREDERICK JOCHMANN Fred Jochmann, 79, 1821 Monroe St., New Holstein, died early today after an illness of three months. A native of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, Mr. Jochmann was born Feb. 28, 1878, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gotthelf Jochmann. He was married to Augusta Schmidt Dec. 6, 1910, at New Holstein. During his active life he worked at the carpenter’s trade in the New Holstein area. He leaves his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Leroy (Elda) Wettstein, of New Holstein; three grandchildren; two brothers; Arthur, of New Holstein, and Herman, of Kiel; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Kiel. One son, two sisters, and one brother preceded Mr. Jochmann in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home in New Holstein. The Rev. Roland Kley, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, will conduct the services, and burial will be in New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, July 23, 1957
HERMAN JOCHMANN Herman Jochmann, 96, a former Kiel resident, died Monday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. He had been a resident at the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton. Born November 24, 1877 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Gothelf and Mary Deicher Jochmann. On November 2, 1905 he married the former Alma Holthusen in the town of New Holstein. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. The couple farmed in the town of New Holstein for five years before moving to Kiel where he was employed in the city street department and later at the A. A. Laun Furniture Company. Mrs. Jochmann died December 27, 1961. Only survivors are nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel officiating. Burial was in the New Holstein Cemetery. No newspaper named, April 11, 1974
EMMA (LAU) JUENK From Calumet county death records: Emma Juenk nee Lau (v.6 p.942) Wife of Henry Juenk Jan. 6, 1864-March 6, 1919 Daughter of Claus Lau and Dorothea Kloth (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “laryngeal tuberculosis –pulmonary tuberculosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemtery ******** Mrs. Henry Juenk died at her home in this village a few minutes before noon Thursday from tuberculosis at the age of 55 years and two months. Emma Lau was born January 5, 1864 and after reaching young womanhood was united in marriage to Henry Juenk on April 22, 1890. Two children, twins, a boy and a girl, came to bless the happy union of which the daughter survives, the son having died with only three months of age. Mr. and Mrs. Juenk lived on Main Street for 24 years where the former was engaged in the farm implement business. Six years ago they disposed of the business to Henry Kaiser and they lived on the old Sell homestead until their new home was completed on south Monroe Street, where they have resided for the past five years. She was never of robust health, but she lived her life never complaining. For the past year she was very ill, but bravely bore her sufferings until a few days before her death when her weakened condition forced her to lie in bed until the end came Thursday. Thus ended the earthly life of one who lived quietly, unostentatiously simply, but no less nobly and unselfishly. Nevertheless those who knew her will cherish her memory and radiate her influence in the years to come. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, whose death is expected momentarily, one daughter, Ida, her mother, Mrs. Dorothea Lau, two brothers, John and Peter Lau, of this village; three sisters, Mrs. John Sachs, town of Eaton; Mrs. Henry Womenberg and Mrs. Celia Thede of this village besides a host of friends. Interment in the New Holstein Cemetery. Calumet County Reporter, March 7, 1919
HENRY JUENK From Calumet county marriage records: Henry Juenk and Emma Lau (v.3 p.89) April 22, 1890 in Reformed Church, Town of New Holstein Henry Juenk Son of Henry Juenk and Marie Lampe Born Schleswig, Germany Emma Lau Daughter of Claus Lau and Johanna Catharina Cloth ******** From Calumet county death records: Henry Juenk (v.7 p.14) Husband of Emma Lau Sept. 29, 1856-Aug. 6, 1919 Space for parents is marked “Don’t know” Born Germany –retired merchant Died from “carcinoma in lower abdomen and myronia in lower spinal chord –arteriosclerosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemtery ********* The funeral of Henry Juenk who died on Wednesday August 6, after an illness of long duration, was held on Saturday last, W. H. Luehrs of Manitowoc being in charge of the last sad rites and burial being made in the village cemetery. The deceased was born in Bredstedt, Germany, September 29, 1856, and came to America in 1871. He was married to Emma Lau in 1900 and for over a quarter of a century was one of New Holstein’s successful business men. He is survived by a daughter. Chilton Times, August 1919
BERTHA JUNGE BELL The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Junge-Bell was held Monday afternoon from the St. John’s Reformed church; the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Mrs. Bell was born in Berlin, Germany July 20, 1889. She came to America when a young woman, going to Minnesota, where she made her home with an uncle for several years; later she went to Milwaukee to make her home. In the fall of 1909 she was married to Fred Junge of this city. They made their home for several years in the house now owned by Henry Kuehl. From here they moved to Milwaukee, where they operated a laundry. On February 7, 1923 Mr. Junge passed away. On November 8, 1928 she was again united in marriage to William Bell of Milwaukee. Mrs. Bell had been ill several years due to injuries received in a streetcar accident; later she developed dropsy and on November 2nd entered the Milwaukee General hospital, where everything possible was done for her, but Thursday morning, November 10th, at 11 o’clock she passed away having attained the age of 43 years, 3 months and 20 days. She is survived by her husband of Milwaukee and her aged mother in Germany. After the funeral services were held in Milwaukee, the body was brought here, where it lay in state at the church until funeral services at 2 o’clock. Interment took place in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, November 17, 1932
ERNA JUNGE Our people were shocked on Wednesday afternoon to learn of the death of Erna Junge. The news could hardly be credited, as it was but a day before when she was seen attending to her duties, keeping house for her father, apparently in the very flower of health. This again we are forcible reminded that none can tell what the morrow will bring forth. To all outward appearance Miss Junge was a model of good health and yet disease had fastened its clutches upon her and soon after sapped her life away. She was taken suddenly ill Tuesday afternoon and for some time afterward suffered with severe pains. Everything possible was done in trying to comfort her, and about 5:00 o’clock the doctor was summoned who found her condition to far advanced that there must be something done at once. A special train was chartered from Chilton and she was taken to Trinity Hospital at Milwaukee on the special leaving here at 8:30 o’clock, where she lay unconscious until she passed beyond the portals of this life and crossed the silent river of death. Her demise was caused by Diabetic Coma. It seems rather cruel for our Creator to call away from this world a young person at the age of nearly 19 years, but “Thy Will Be Done.” The remains were brought to her home here Thursday morning. Edna Dora Junge was born January 31, 1891 on a farm one mile north of this village and about five years ago settled on their farm here about twenty years ago. Her mother did not live to enjoy many years of village life. She was called away about a year ago after a long illness. Erna spent the past three years of her life keeping house for her father and brother Otto and she did everything that was possible for her to do to take the place of mother of the household. It can be truly said of Erna Junge that she was one of God’s noble young ladies, she was one of those sunny, cheerful dispostioned young people who always strive to look upon the bright side of life and bring the smile of happiness to those about her. She was a general favorite among her companions and her death is deeply mourned by them. By her polite lady like manners she won the admiration of all who knew her, and the friends extend their earnest sympathy to the stricken father and brother who remain of the family to mourn her. Calumet County Reporter, September 15, 1909
AUSTIN P. KAISER Brought back from the battle field of France—brought back to the home he held dear—arrived the remains of Austin Peter Kaiser early this Friday morning and removed to the home of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaiser where they will lay in state, until Saturday afternoon, in the beautiful metal casket draped with the large American flag furnished by the government as a last tribute to its soldier dead. The father’s and mother’s hearts are torn with anguish as they sit beside the earthly remains of their only son whom they have offered on the altar of sacrifice for their country. The community mourns with Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kaiser in the loss of their son. No bronze or marble shaft, no splendor of ancient or modern tombs and no play of immortal genius can adore the memory of the many manly boys who met their death on the battlefields of France or in the camps at home. Their lives, their deeds, their influences living or dead, are the monuments that keep their names burning in the home and hearts of their fellow countrymen. Austin Peter Kaiser was born in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, October 10, 1895 and made New Holstein his home the greater part of his life. He was a young man of sterling character who numbered his friends by the score. When the United States entered the World’s War he was among the first to volunteer his services, but was rejected, later he was drafted and left for Camp Custer on Good Friday 1918. From there he was transferred to Camp Gordon, S. C., and later Newport News, Va., from where he embarked for France June 5th. The transport he was on reached its journeys end in eighteen days and the young men aboard found themselves in a strange country, amid strange people who talked in a foreign language. No wonder that at times their thoughts were often of the home fireside and those they loved. Private Kaiser after a few weeks training in France was sent to the front where he was gassed in action on September 27, 1918. His buddies found his remains in an old dugout where he had crawled in his last moments. Records show that he was buried on September 30, within four miles of where his death took place. New Holstein Reporter, April 1, 1921
ELMER KAISER Elmer R. Kaiser, 1620 Mayflower Court, Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Kiel, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 in Florida. He was born Aug. 29, 1909 in New Holstein, the son of the late Henry and Aramenta Hanssen Kaiser. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. He received both his bachelor's degree and master's degree in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison in 1934, cum laude. He continued his involvement and support of the university, establishing the Elmer and Janet Ambach Kaiser Chair in Mechanical Engineering in 1987 and contributing generously to student loan programs. Elmer held engineering research positions at Battelle Memorial Institute, Bituminous Coal Research Inc. and New York University. In addition, he has authored 70 technical papers and rendered distinguished service for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He had more than 40 years experience in combustion engineering. He had directed research programs in coal and refuse combustion, incineration and emissions control. His experience included the development of incinerators for municipal and industrial refuse and stokers for solid fuels and gasification systems. His research included the characterization of municipal refuse, heat and mass balance for boilers and incinerators, emission sampling and analysis and investigations of wet scrubbers. Survivors include his wife Janet and other relatives. Friends may gather at the New Holstein City Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000 at 11 a.m. for graveside services. (No newspaper named)
MARY KAISER Mrs. Mary L. Kaiser, 85, widow of the late Philip Kaiser, died early today at the Anna M. Reiss Home where she had been living for three years. The former Mary Menne, she was born in the Town of Rhine, Dec. 18, 1871, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Menne. Following her marriage to Mr. Kaiser, July 12, 1894, the couple farmed in Rhine, moving in later years to New Holstein where they lived until moving to Sheboygan in 1943. Mrs. Kaiser died in October, 1950. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors and belonged to the Cemetery Ladies’ Aid Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and Women’s Relief Corps, all in New Holstein. Only survivors are nieces and nephews in this area. She was also preceded in death by a son, Austin T., in World War I, two sisters and four brothers. Services will be held Thursday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Raymond Sochurek, chaplain of the Anna M Reiss Home, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery. No newspaper named, July 18, 1957
RENATA KANDLER Mrs. Herman Kandler, aged 35, a resident of the town of New Holstein, died suddenly on Sunday, while attending church services at Trinity Lutheran church. The deceased, nee Renata Maile, was born Oct. 17, 1912, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Maile. She attended the Alcotto district school at Brillion. Since her marriage to Herman Kandler on November 5, 1932, the couple made their home on a farm one and one-half miles north of New Holstein. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church of this city, and was affiliated with the Ladies’ Aid society. Survivors are her husband; one son, her mother, Mrs. William Maile, town of Brillion, a brother, Raymond of Brillion, and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Tesch of Brillion, Mrs. Buster Plate of Hilbert, and Mrs. Gilbert Kandler of New Holstein. One son, Herman, Jr. preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services took place this Wednesday afternoon at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, New Holstein, and at the Trinity Lutheran Church in this city, with Rev. E. G. Behm officiating. Burial will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, October 7, 1948
MINNIE KELM STECKERT Monday evening, May 15th, after a painful illness stretching over a number of months, death closed in sleep everlasting the eyes of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of our village, Mrs. Emil Steckert. Mrs. Steckert nee Wilhelmine Griem, was born in New Holstein, March 24th, 1857, the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griem. She grew to womanhood here and in 1876 was married to August Kelm, who preceded he in death January 23, 1882. She continued her residence here, and in 1901 was married to Emil Steckert by whom in addition to her two sons, Edward, of Grand Rapids, Minn. and August of this village, survive her. One sister, Mrs. Claus Jens, three brothers, James, Fred and John of this village, one brother, William of Chilton and one brother, Ernst of Milwaukee, also survive her untimely death. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful New Holstein cemetery, Thursday afternoon (rest illegible) Calumet County Reporter, May 19, 1916
WILLIAM H. KELM After a lingering illness of nearly two years—an illness which had gradually resulted in his mental breakdown and from which there was no hope of recovery, death’s summons came to William Kelm, at the Home of the Feeble-minded at Fond du Lac Saturday, April 29th. He was a native of this village where he was born May 1st, 1876. He grew to manhood here and at Chilton, and at the age nineteen left for Thorpe, where he was employed in a planning mill. Later he obtained a position with the Ed Hines Lumber Company of Chicago, for whom he worked until 1910, when he returned to this village, entering the employ of the John Lauson Mfg Company. About two years ago an accident deprived him of the sight of one eye, and shortly after the illness which ended in death, softening of the brain, set in which no medical skill could stay. His condition gradually grew worse, and about six weeks ago he was taken to St. Mary’s Hill Sanitarium of Milwaukee for treatment. But all of no avail. His condition was pronounced incurable and he was then removed to the institution where death relieved him of his suffering last Saturday. The body was brought here on Monday, and Wednesday afternoon his remains were laid to rest in the New Holstein cemetery. William Broeckert, of Kiel, having charge of the funeral services. William Kelm was of a jovial disposition, which made him greatly beloved by a large circle of friends. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emil Steckert, of this village; and two brothers, August of New Holstein, and Ed of Grand Rapids, Mich. Calumet County Reporter, May 5, 1916
ELDRED KINGSTON On Wednesday afternoon of last week S. E. Kingston, a former resident of this city passed away at St. Margaret’s hospital at Ladd., Mich., following an illness which has extended over a period of nearly eight months. His death is attributed to emphysema, resulting from an attack of influenza last February. Samuel Eldred Kingston was born at Peshtigo, Wisconsin and had attained the age of 39 years. About seventeen years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Wichman, the ceremony being performed in this city, after which he went to Ladd, Mich., where he has since made his home. To the union were born three children, one son who passed away in infancy and two daughters, Madora and Marie, who with the wife and mother survive to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father. He also leaves to mourn his untimely death his father, George Kingston and one brother, Lewin Kingston of Porterfield, and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Ohm of Milwaukee and Anna Kingston of Muskego Center, Wis. Since going to Ladd, Mr. Kingston has been employed as an engineer on the C. M. & St. Paul R.R. The funeral was held here Saturday afternoon with interment in the village cemetery, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. New Holstein Reporter, August 5, 1921
FREDERICK KIRCH Funeral services for Frederick Kirch, 66, New Holstein were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home. Burial was made in the City Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Kley, pastor of St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church officiated. Pallbearers were Jerome Williams, Math. Williams, John Schmidt, John Kirch, John Williams and Edward Bahrs. Sheboygan Press, November 3, 1953
MARGARET KIRCH Mrs. Frederick Kirch, 80, of 1804 Illinois Ave., New Holstein died Wednesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton The former Margaret Williams, she was born September 23, 1886, in the Town of New Holstein, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Williams. She was educated in the district schools. On June 6, 1911, she was married to Frederick Kirch in New Holstein. He died October 28, 1953. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Edward Sabel, Fond du Lac, and one brother, Amandus Williams, New Holstein. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Charles A Kock, pastor of St. Johns United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Thursday January 19, 1967
WILHELMINE KRAEMER Relatives and friends here were grieved when they learned of the death of Mrs. George Kraemer at her home at Chilton on Sunday at about eight o’clock a.m. She had been in good health and her death was very unexpected which was due to a heart stroke. Mrs. Kraemer was formerly Miss Wilhelmina Paulsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Paulsen. She was born in the town of New Holstein sixty-nine years ago. Mrs. Kraemer was laid to rest in the New Holstein cemetery on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Tri-County Record, January 21, 1932
TINA KRAMER Mrs. John Kramer, 96, oldest resident of this city, and the last of the original settlers who came here from Germany in 1848, passed away at the home of her niece, Miss Mary Schildhauer, Saturday, following a stroke. Mrs. Kramer was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on April 14, 1841, the daughter of Gisbert and Marina Claussen Timm. She came to this country in company with her parents in 1848; they were among the first settlers of the seven families who settled in this community. Her whole live was spent in this city, with the exception of two years, which were spent at Manitowoc. On August 20, 1861 she was united in marriage with John Kramer; they operated an hotel, wagon shop and lumber yard. Her husband preceded her in death December 16, 1923, and since his death she made her home with her niece. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Erbe-Hoffmann funeral home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Interment was made in the city cemetery. She was affiliated with the local Ladies’ Aid Society, who attended the funeral in a body. Tri-County Record, December 30, 1936
FERDINAND KREIMANN From Calumet county death records: Ferdinand F. Kreimann (v.12 p.722) Sept. 20, 1871-April 26, 1951 Son of Henry Kreimann and Wilhelmina Kruse Born Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County –farmer Died from “metastatic anoplastic – carcinoma of glands of neck original site not known” Buried at New Holstein, Cemetery (Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)
HELEN C. KREIMANN From Sheboygan county death records: Helen Kreimann nee Greve (v.69 p.305) Widowed April 10, 1875-July 18, 1957 Daughter of Henry Greve and Sophia Born Town of Rantoul, Calumet County Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, sudden” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
MARTHA KREMPIN Mrs. William Krempin, aged 66, native of this ciy, passed away Friday at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital, where she had been confined since March 9, 1936. Mrs. Krempin was in ill health for a number of years. The deceased, nee Miss Martha Hipke, was born October 18, 1871, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hipke of the town of New Holstein. She was employed at Fond du Lac for a number of years, and on July 2, 1898, was united in marriage to William Krempin of Marshfield. The couple made their home in the town of Richfield, Wood county, until 1911, when they moved to Fond du Lac to reside there for seven years. In 1918 they moved to a farm near Merrill, and in 1925 Mr. Krempin passed away. Mrs. Krempin came to make her home here with her brother, William Hipke, in November, 1930. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alex Betts, of Lindsay, Wis.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jochimsen of Medford and Mrs. Frieda Collin of Stratford, and one brother, William Hipke of the town of New Holstein. Interment was made in the Hew Holstein city cemetery. Tri-County Record, April 8, 1937
HELENE KROEHNKE Mrs. Helen Kroehnke, who has been in ill health for a number of years, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. And Mrs. Joseph Leonard on Sunday morning at 12:30. She was born Mar 15, 1849 at Goening, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. While she was still a baby her parents came to this country and settled here in this city. When a young woman she secured a position in Fond du Lac which she held for several years. On September 26, 1871 she was united in marriage to John Kroehnke or this city. For a number of years they conducted a furniture store and hotel. Later they had charge of the saloon which is now known as the Wayside Inn. In 1904 Mr. Kroehnke disposed of his business to retire, but on July 4, 1904 he passed away. Since then Mr. and Mrs. Leonard have lived with Mrs. Kroehnke on Wisconsin Avenue. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Lilly) Leonard of this city, Mrs. Jennie Eilts of White River, South Dakota, and Mrs. Laura Louis of Lorraine, Ohio. Two sons, Oscar of Ottawa, Ill. And George of Wabeno also survive her. Two children, a daughter, Mrs. C. O. (Alice) Piper of this city passed away on June 23 of this year, and a son Walter of Chilton passed away on June 30, also of this year. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating with intermet in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 4, 1930
HERMAN H. KROEHNKE The death of Herman Kroehnke which occurred at Trinity hospital in Milwaukee on March 2, adds another to the list of early pioneers who have passed away. Mr. Kroehnke was 70 years old and was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He came to this country in 1848 and since that time has resided principally in New Holstein. The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Mr. Kroehnke was held in high esteem by his neighbors. Chilton Times, March 5, 1904
JOHANN O. KROEHNKE New Holstein, November 9, 1897 A large group participated this past Sunday in putting a man to his last rest in the cemetery of this place. It is worth mentioning in hindsight about the life of Johann Oelerich Kroehnke, who was born on September 2, 1810 in Marne, Duchy of Holstein, and who immigrated along with a number of Europeans to America and found his way in the wilderness to this region and became one of the founders of the Town of New Holstein. Five years later he journeyed to Sheboygan where he lived with his family until 1872. Then he returned here, where he then spent the remainder of his life surrounded by a circle of friends and family, and here he died on the 4th of the month in the house of one of his sons, of frailty of old age. He was twice married, the first time to Margarethe Roegener and the second time to Margarethe Schlichting, the latter of whom died a little less than two years before he did. He had 15 children who called him Father - 7 died in their youth, while 2 died shortly after their births. He left behind 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. About two years ago he was one of the celebrants at the wedding of a great grandchild and had a great-great-grandchild these past six months. Just before the time of his death 5 generations of his family were alive and all in good health. He enjoyed the best of health and was rarely ill and lived, for the last 25 years, from his business and financial interests. For a number of years he was a reporter for the Demokrat, much of what he reported being of great interest to the readers, as with the results of his meteorological observations, which he did with great care and punctuality report on. The foundation of his character was the strength of his oftentimes scrupulous rectitude. This brought about the attention paid by the many people who followed his corpse to the cemetery. Wisconsin Demokrat, November 12, 1897
HENRY C. KROHN, DR. Funeral services were conducted at two o’clock Saturday afternoon of last week by the Rev. A. George Schmidt, pastor of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church of New Holstein at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home for Dr. H. C. Krohn of that city, who had passed away Wednesday at 10:45 p.m. at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan. Dr. Krohn suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Sunday, and on Tuesday was removed to the hospital. The deceased was born on a farm, three miles north of Cedarburg on June 30, 1882. He was the oldest of twelve children, born to Mr. and Mrs. Engelbert Krohn. He attended school at Cedarburg and Thiensvillle, and for several years taught school in Ozaukee County. He was a graduate of the Oshkosh Norman School, with the class of 1908. He also was superintendent of schools of Merrill. In 1910 he entered Marquette University Medical School in Milwaukee, and graduated with the class of 1914. On October 3, 1914 he was united in marriage with Miss Edna Bremer of Milwaukee, and shortly after that, in company with his wife he came to New Holstein to make their future home. Survivors are his widow; a son, Frederick, a student at Marquette University; his parents; three brothers, Grover of Mission, Texas; Walter of Milwaukee, and John of Cedarburg; and eight sisters, Mrs. Paul Bremer of Milwaukee, the Misses Ottilla, Edna, and Erma Krohn, Mrs. George Anschutz, Mrs. William Wintzlaff, Mrs. Harvey Groth and Mrs. Herman Kuelis all of Cedarburg. A son, Henry E., aged 11, preceded his father in death. Dr. Krohn was a member of the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity of Marquette University; Masonic Lodge, R. A. M. of Chilton; Knights Templar of Sheboygan; Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee State Medical Society; Chamber of Commerce, Modern Woodmen of America, Equitable Reserve Association, a director of the Peoples’ State Bank, and was public health officer of New Holstein for the past twenty-four years. Interment was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1942)
HENRY E. KROHN The community was shocked on Friday afternoon when it learned that Henry Krohn, Jr., had passed away, after a short illness of acute encephalitis. He was the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Krohn, being born December 30, 1915. He attended the public school and was also a member of the Reformed Sunday school class, and a member of the Juvenile band. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with services at the home, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Mrs. H. F. Arps of Chilton sang two vocal solos. Pallbearers were: Adrian Freund, Henry Gremmer, Wilber Harder, Winfield Hipke, Waldemar Vollstedt and Milton Meyer. Henry, Jr. leaves to mourn his untimely death his parents, and one brother, Frederick, nine years old. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, August 18, 1927
ANNA KUEHL The community was shocked when it learned of the death of Mrs. Anna Kuehl, who had passed away at the home of her son Reuben on Saturday morning. Mrs. Kuehl was found dead in bed, death being due to a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Kuehl, nee Anna Margaret Greve was born June 10th, 1857 on the Greve homestead west of Kiel. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Greve, and spent the greater part of her life in this vicinity, with the exception of a few years when she was employed at Milwaukee. On February 10, 1876 she was united in marriage to Henry Kuehl of this city, and made their home on the farm now owned by their son Edwin, where they resided until 1909, when they moved to this city to make their home. Her husband preceded her in death December 20th, 1918; also two sons and a daughter preceded her in death several years ago. She leaves to mourn, four sons, Edwin on the homestead, and Arthur, Henry and Reuben of this city, and one brother, Andrew of the town of New Holstein, and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held at the Edwin Kuehl home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, March 30, 1933
CASTOR H. KUEHL From Calumet county death records: Castor Henry Kuehl (v.10 p.411) Husband of Hulda Kuehl Aug. 12, 1868-Sept. 30, 1939 Son of Fritz Kuehl and Margaret Schroeder (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Grain and feed dealer Died from "coronary thrombosis, 9-24-39 -arteriosclerosis, generalized" Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
EDWIN KUEHL Edwin Kuehl, 70, died late Sunday morning at his farm home, one mile east of New Holstein, after being in ill health for the past two years. Born Feb. 24, 1880, at the Kuehl homestead, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kuehl Sr. he attended district schools and on Feb. 22, 1905 he was married to Johanna Drews at New Holstein. Mr. Kuehl was engaged in farming in the town of New Holstein his entire life. For many years he was an active member of the New Holstein city band. Survivors are his widow; three sons, Gilmore, Clintonville, Wis., and Arwin and Hilton, New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Rubin (Anna) Rabe, three grandchildren, and three brothers, Henry, Arthur and Rubin Kuehl all of New Holstein. An infant daughter, Regina, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will he held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, New Holstein, with the Rev. John Seidler, pastor of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, November 12, 1950
FREDERICK KUEHL A little chair now stands vacant in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kuehl and the bright eyed little boy who was the joy of his adoring parents has gone to that sleep that knows no waking. Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kuehl, died Sunday evening at 6:15, November 15 after an illness of two weeks from the dreaded disease, spinal meningitis, at the age of one year, six months and twenty-six days. The shadow of death comes to every home, but when a little flower is plucked from its mothers arms, a feeling of sympathy goes forth from every heart The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. Wm Broeckert of Kiel officiating. Calumet County Reporter, November 2, 1914
FRITZ KUEHL From Calumet county death records: Fritz Kuehl (v.3 p.27) Husband of Margaretha [Schroeder] Oct. 28, 1840-Aug. 14, 1898 Son of Christian F. Kuehl and Anna (both born in Boweneu, Germany) Farmer Died from "heart disease -angina pectoris, 6 months" Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
HENRY KUEHL DEATH OF HENRY KUEHL, SR. Well Known Resident of our Village passes away December 20 at age of 72 years. After a residence in this community for over sixty six years, Henry Kuehl, Sr., passed away at his home on Railroad Street, Friday morning, December 20, after an illness of about ten days. Mr. Kuehl, though advanced in years, had always enjoyed excellent health, in fact, he had, previous to his last illness, never been sick in his life – until about three weeks ago when he became a victim of the prevailing epidemic, the influenza, he had, however, practically recovered from this attack, when he was taken with a slight stroke, which resulted in partial paralysis of his left side. But he rallied finely from its effects, when a second stroke followed, the result of the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. After lingering on for a number of hours in an unconscious condition, he peacefully and painlessly passed to his final rest, Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at the advanced age of 72 years, 1 month, 27 days. Mr. Kuehl was one of the pioneers of our community, his residence here dating back to the early pioneer days of 1852. He was in the fullest sense a man of honor, and every promise was performance. He was on the square in all his relations with his fellow men, and honorably met all the obligations of citizenship. His family life was a happy one in every way, and he enjoyed in full and rounded measure the esteem of all who knew him. He was one of the charter members of the New Holstein Turnverein and for over fifty years maintained his membership in the same, being an enthusiastic believer in the principles for which the Verein stands. He was also for forty five years a member of the lodge of I.O.O.F. of this village, as well as one of the founders of the old New Holstein Schuetzen Verein. Henry Kuehl was a native of Germany, having been born in Schleswig Holstein, October 24, 1846 a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Frederick Kuehl. In 1852 the family emigrated to the United States, coming directly to New Holstein. They settled on what has since been known as the Kuehl farm, a mile east of the village. Here the deceased grew to manhood, and February 10, 1876 he married Miss Anna Greve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andreas Greve. The young married couple took over the farm formerly owned by Mr. Kuehl’s parents, and operated the same until 1910, when he gave over the farm to their eldest son, Edwin, and took up their residence in our village, where among a host of friends they have since resided. Some children came to bless and make happy their fireside circle, three of whom two sons and one daughter precede their father in death. Four sons, Edwin, Henry, Jr., Arthur and Reuben, all residents of New Holstein and seven grand children survive. One sister, Mrs. Joachim Schildhauer, also survives. Funeral services were held at the family residence and at the Turner Hall, Tuesday afternoon, W. H. Luehr pronouncing a touching eulogy of the dead. New Holstein Reporter, Dec 27, 1918
HULDA KUEHL From Calumet county death records: Hulda Kuehl nee Kruger (v.12 p.179) Widow of Castor Kuehl June 26, 1870-Jan. 24, 1948 Daughter of August Kruger and Margaret Guthiel (both born Germany) Born at Kiel Died from "cerebral apoplexy, 1 week" Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
MARGARETHA KUEHL From Calumet county death records: Margaretha Kuehl nee Schroeder (v.8 p.236) Widow [of Fritz Kuehl] March 12, 1846-Nov. 6, 1927 Daughter of Karston Schroeder and Cecelia Platt (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "bronchitis, 6 days -heart failure" Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********* EARLY PIONEER SETTLER; MRS. MARGRETHA(sic) KUEHL Mrs. Margretha Kuehl, 81, passed away at the home of her son C.H. Kuehl, Brillion, on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock after a short illness due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Kuehl was born in Eppenwoeden, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, March 12, 1846. She was the daughter of Karsten and Cecelia Schroeder, who emigrated to America in 1846 and settled on a farm in the town of New Holstein. Being early day settlers in this community they shared together the hardships encountered during the early days here. On November 12, 1867, she became the bride of Fred Kuehl and located on the old Schroeder homestead. They later removed to this city where her husband preceded her in death on August 14, 1897. Eight children were born to them, three dying in infancy. She has spent the past few years with her sons C.H. and Gustav Kuehl at Brillion. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petersen at 1:30 p.m. and at the Reformed church at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A.C. Plappert officiated. Interment was made in the local cemetery beside the remains of her husband. The Ladies Aid of which she was a member, attended the services in a body. New Holstein Reporter, Nov 11, 1927
RUDOLPH KUEHL The rural homes—those homes of contentment and of genuine happiness can become the abodes of sorrow we can scarcely realize, but such is the fact. Today a cloud of gloom and of despair is hovering over one of the happiest homes, death entered and its merciless grip snatched from the family circle of Mr. and Mrs. F. Kuehl their dearly beloved son, Rudolph, aged 14 years. After three weeks of intense suffering the little patient departed for a world of eternal happiness. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever witnessed here—a token of love and respect. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of greatest sorrow. Chilton Times, April 14, 1888
WILLIAM F. KUEHL William H. Kuehl, who has been in ill health for several years, passed away at his home here Thursday at 10 a.m. Mr. Kuehl was born April 21, 1865 in the town of New Holstein, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Kuehl. On January 9th 1895 he was married to Miss Hermine Reimers of this town, they then resided on a farm near Kiel for 16 years, later moving to Kiel, where they lived for two years, after which they moved here. Mr. Kuehl is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. John Kennec of Yucacan, Nebraska, and two brothers, Louis of Yucacan, Nebraska and Herman of Albany, Oregon. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o’clock at the home, the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 21, 1933 (Note: Newspaper has b. 1865, tombstone has b. 1869)
FRANK ROBERT KUEHNE Funeral services for Frank Robert Kuehne, 66, Illinois landscaper, who passed away at his new home here at 7 p.m. Saturday, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Brown of Glenview, Ill. Officiated. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. The deceased was in ill health for several months and suffered a stroke the Wednesday preceding his death. He was affiliated with the Elks Club of Lake Forest, Ill., and a member of the Methodist church of Glenview. Mr. Kuehne was born July 23, 1871 in Gotha, Germany, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kuehne. In 1891 he went to Norway where he lived for two years and in 1893 he came to America and located in a Chicago suburb. On March 4, 1896 he was united in marriage with Miss Annie Rodenbeck and they made their home in Glenview. He was a landscaper and traveled throughout the state following his work. In December of 1935 he came to New Holstein. Survivors include his widow; two brothers, Robert of Lake Forest and Otto of Berlin; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Kirst of Berlin, Germany; and Mrs. Molly Schreiber, Mrs. Elsie Ravenhill, and Mrs. Gretchen Schneider, all of Chicago. The pallbearers, all nephews, were Alfred Laun, Jr., Donald Laun, Robert Kuehne, Robert G. Kuehn, Albert Schreiber, and Edward Schneider. Tri-County Record, March 4, 1937