BERTHA (TIMM) SCHROEDER New Holstein people were shocked to learn the death of one of its most beloved citizens on Monday morning when news was received here that Mrs. George Schroeder had met her death at Donges Bay in Ozaukee County. She had been suffering from a nervous breakdown for the past few years and had sought relief from noted specialists without any material benefit. The last few weeks were spent at home, until Sunday afternoon when she left in company with her brother, Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Timm and Miss Agatha Timm for Donges Bay, with the hope that a few weeks rest would strengthen her. She retired at the cottage with her sister Agatha, who upon awakening next morning found Mrs. Schroeder missing. A search was made and her body was found floating on the water a short distance from the cottage. The remains were brought to New Holstein on the evening train and lay in state at the home until the funeral Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Schroeder was one of New Holstein’s most highly respected women, active in all forward movements, both public and charitable, deeply interested in public welfare and could always be found in the front ranks of social progress. Her home was always open to her friends and she took great pleasure in entertaining them. A good deed and an encouraging word for all she came in contact with, characterized her as the highest type of woman. Her winning personality drew to her people from every walk of life, and none went away but felt benefited in knowing her. Her home life was ideal and no sacrifice was too great for her if it brought comfort and helpfulness to her husband and children who were evermost in her thoughts. Her every thought radiated love to those about her. Her social duties were many. She was a member of many societies, among which were, The Eastern Stars, Royal Neighbors, Pastime Club, Civic Society, Ladies Aid Society, Ladies Auxiliary of the Turnverein and German Reading Circle; and for all found some time to devote her energy in the uplifting work. Her passing from among us has left the community bereaved of one of its noblest women. Bertha Timm was born August 30th, 1866, in the town of New Holstein on the farm now owned by Fred Greve and was the eldest daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Timm. She received her early education in the public school here. On December 14, 1887 she was married to George Schroeder. But for three years while residing in Idaho shortly after their marriage, they have made New Holstein their home. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Emory Kranthoefer of Milwaukee, and Manila, attending the State University, besides two brothers, Dr. Edmond Timm of Milwaukee and Herman Timm of this village, four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Breeden, San Antonio, Texas, Emilie and Agatha of this village. The funeral services were held at the home at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. A large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place in the New Holstein cemetery. Mr. W. H. Luehr of Manitowoc, a lifelong friend of the family officiated at the services. The pallbearers were; Wm J. Kranthoefer, Milwaukee; Herman Martins, Mayville; Wm L. Griem, Chilton; Louie Laun, Elkhart Lake; Fred Griem and William Schildhauer. New Holstein Reporter, May 31, 1921
DOROTHEA SCHROEDER THEDE Pioneer New Holstein Woman Dies Gustav Thede of this city received notice that his step-mother, Mrs. Dorothea Thede, nee Platt, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Schmidt, at New Holstein, Wednesday at the age of 82 years. The deceased woman was a native of Germany and was born there in 1839. In 1851 she came to America with her parents and shortly after she was married to the late John Schroeder. In 1891 she was married to the late Juergen Thede and for some years resided on what is known as the Thede homestead on the Chilton – New Holstein road. After the death of Mr. Thede she moved to the village which has since been her home. She was a woman of many admirable traits of character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her both as friend and neighbor. On Saturday of last week her sister, Mrs. Margaretha Drews died and was buried the day previous to Mrs. Thede’s death. The funeral will be held today, Saturday, at New Holstein. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Fred Schmidt, Mrs. John Lau, Mrs. Wm. Witt, Mrs. Peter Holst, of New Holstein, Mrs. Chris Wehl of Cavalier, N>D>, and sons, John Schroeder of Montana and Jullius Schroeder of Withee, Clark county, children of her first marriage. Chilton Times, Jan. 7, 1922 (Note: Transcription has b. 1858.)
EMMA SCHROEDER Word was received here on Monday that Mrs. Julius Schroeder had passed away at her home at Glidden, after a short illness. Her death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arndt (sic)of this city. She was born on May 25, 1874 on the homestead now owned by Herman Erbach, and was married March 17, 1897 to Julius Schroeder. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, two sons, Oscar and Edgar of Glidden, and two daughters, Alice of Cedarburg, and Mrs. Roland Tiedjens of this city; and one grandchild, Howard Arndt. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Rudolph Paulsen of this city, and one brother, Louis Arndt of Glidden. The body arrived here Wednesday evening, funeral services being held on Thursday afternoon. Tri-County Record, December 22, 1927 (Note: Her maiden name should be Arens as far as has been determined, the newspaper is in error) (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
FLORA PIEPER SCHILDHAUER RAMMER Mrs. Flora Rammer of Cincinnati, Ohio, a former New Holstein resident, died at her home. Born in New Holstein, she was the former Flora Pieper. Survivors include two sons, Evin Schmidt, Cincinnati, and Leonard Schmidt, Seymour; and two daughters, Mrs. Arline Ziegelbauer, Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Thekla Koenig, New Holstein. Funeral services were Monday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial was in the New Holstein Cemetery. (She is buried With the Schildhauer’s, as she was married to Herman Schildhauer) No newspaper named, December 27, 1973
HENRY SCHROEDER From Manitowoc county death records: Henry Schroeder (v.36 p.96) Single 1857-March 12, 1943 Son of Juergen Schroeder with mother unknown (both born Germany) [parents are John Schroeder and Dorothea Platt] Born Germany –farmer Died from “coronary occlusion –sudden death –arteriosclerosis, 3 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (His photo is in glass negatives) ********** Henry Schroeder of New Holstein dies Friday New Holstein, Wis: Henry Schroeder, 86, of this city, passed away Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder was born in Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Schroeder. He came to America as a young man and located in New Holstein where he was employed for six years by John August Schroeder. He later located on a farm a mile southwest of this city and lived there until 1910 when he sold his place and moved to this city to live. Five sisters and two brothers all in Germany, survive him. They have not been heard from for the past two years. Three cousins reside in New Holstein and they are Mrs. William Witt, Mrs. John Lau and Mrs. Peter Holst. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating and burial will be made in the New Holstein City cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Saturday March 13, 1943
JOHANN AUG. SCHROEDER (d. 1901) The citizens of New Holstein were universally grieved to learn of the death of one most highly respected among them, John August Schroeder, which occurred at his home on Saturday at 3 o’clock p.m. Mr. Schroeder had not been in good health for a year past but was able to be around most of the time and his death was therefore unexpected. A good, faithful, honest man has gone and friends, scattered far and wide, mourn his departure and offer sympathy to the bereft family for their great loss. The funeral which occurred on Tuesday afternoon was under the auspices of the Turner society and one of the largest and most sorrowful gatherings ever seen in this vicinity. E. W. Paulsen, of Chilton, delivered the funeral address which was replete with words of comfort to the bereft family and friends. Mr. Schroeder is survived by a widow and three daughters, one brother and three sisters, all of whom feel his death keenly. Chilton Times, April 20, 1901
JOHN SCHROEDER (d. 1957) From Calumet county death records: John H. Schroeder (v.14 p.465) Widower May 27, 1867-Aug. 14, 1957 Son of John Schroeder and Dorothea Plett Born Town of New Holstein –farmer Died from “acute coronary occlusion, 2 hours –general and coronary arteriosclerosis, 10 years –chronic cardic decompensation and myocardial degeneration, 4 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (His photo is in glass negatives)
JULIUS SCHROEDER From Calumet county marriage records: Julius Schroeder and Emma Arens (v.3 p.212) Married March 17, 1897 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Julius Schroeder Son of John Schroeder and Dorothea Plett Born Town of New Holstein Farmer at Wittenburg, Shawano County Emma Arens Daughter of Henry G. Arens and Adamine Buettner Born Town of New Holstein Witnesses Gustav Arens, Abelima Schroeder, John Lau and Dorothea Lau
KARSTEN SCHROEDER With sorrow we must also report the death of Karsten Schroeder, on the 3rd inst. About two weeks ago the deceased was seized with a chill and a severe pain in his left side. In a few days pneumonia developed and he grew worse until last Saturday, when the best of hopes were entertained, but on Monday was taken with a relapse and the next day he passed away. The deceased was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1816. In 1852 he came to this country with his large family and settled on a farm about one mile south of the village of New Holstein. In 1877 he lost his wife, which seemed to pile years upon his back. Since then he has lost three of his children, Mrs. F. Ree, Mrs. Jacob Hipke and Henry Schroeder. He was a loving husband and father and an honest and upright man. Although he was 74 years of age, everybody wished him a few more years, because he enjoyed life so well. He will be buried in the New Holstein cemetery tomorrow forenoon. Chilton Times, June 7, 1890
MARIA S. CH. SCHROEDER Death has not left our town untouched this week. On Tuesday June 2, Mrs. Christine Schroeder died of pneumonia at her home. Mrs. Schroeder was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in 1818 and located in this town in 1862. The funeral took place this afternoon. Chilton Times, June 7, 1890
NICHOLAS SCHROEDER Nicholas Schroeder passed away Thursday, at peace with all the world, at home in this village. On Sunday December 17th he had the pleasure of celebrating the fiftieth wedding anniversary but the enjoyment was too much of a strain on the once strong man, and sickness that had been undermining his health for some time received a fresh hold on his body and he slowly passed away. Mr. Schroeder was born in North Detmarher, Germany, February 9, 1838, coming to New Holstein with his parents in 1852, they settled on a farm south of the village, the youth was strong of frame and mind and labored diligently to help his parents clear their land of the timber growth to get it ready for cultivation. September 17th 1862 he was married to Katherine Plett, a near neighbor who has always remained a faithful and loving wife. They began life together on an eighty acre tract of land that needed much work to make it bear with the fruits of their labor. Here they lived for over forty years until nine years ago when they moved to this village. Six children were born to them—two sons, August, Cottonwood, Idaho, and George of this village; and four daughters, Mrs. Frank Holdenried of Glenbrook, Cal., Mrs. J. Gibson at home, Mrs. Herman Muenster living here and Mrs. Fred Wenzel of Manitowoc. Mrs. Holdenried received word of her father’s illness but was unable to be at the bedside before or after death, and August, as soon as he received a message of his father’s illness, made all haste to be with him, but the train on which he was speeding homeward was delayed 22 hours and he reached the bedside of his father a half hour too late to receive his father’s blessing. Mr. Schroeder had been a Christian Scientist for the past ten years and a strong believer in this faith and died as he had lived. A reader of Milwaukee and Miss Lindemuth of Kiel spoke a few words to the immediate members of the family just before the funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The remains were interred in the New Holstein Cemetery. Mr. Wm. Broeckert of Kiel having charge of the services. Calumet County Reporter, January 3, 1912 ******** (Note: The tombstone only has an N. Schroeder on it, this is probably who belongs with the stone)
RUDOLPH SCHROEDER Rudolph Schroeder suffered a stroke while walking near the Claus Jens home on Saturday afternoon at about three-thirty. He passed away immediately. He was sixty-one years of age. Mr. Schroeder was born in the town of Schleswig on Sept. 7, 1869. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schroeder. On Nov. 6, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Brocker of the town of Eaton. They made their home on a farm until 1895 when moved to this city. Mr. Schroeder followed his profession as mason contractor. For twenty years he conducted the hall and soft drink parlor on East Wisconsin Avenue. In 1923 he sold his business to Herman Heft and took as part payment the Heft home on West Illinois avenue, where they have since resided. Mr. Schroeder had been in ill health for some time, so his death was not wholly unexpected. He is survived by his wife, Mary Schroeder, two sons, Edward and Reuben of Fond du Lac, and a brother August of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Fred Kaping of Stetsonville. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at one-thirty at the residence, Rev. A. George Schmid officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, February 13, 1930
ELLIE SCHUELER Mrs. Ellie Schueler, 87, former town of New Holstein resident, passed away Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Perry, Great Falls, Mont., following a lingering illness. She had made her home with the Perrys’ for the past three years. Nee Ellie Hipke, she was born December 7, 1864, in Blue Island, Ill., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hipke. On December 1, 1888, she was married to Henry Schueler in the town of New Holstein. She was a charter member of the Civic club and the German Reading circle. Survivors include two sons, Milton of St. Paul and Lyle of Lancaster, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Edna) Perry of Great Falls; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral home, New Holstein. The Rev. John R. Seidler, pastor of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church, will officiate and burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. Sheboygan Press, July 31, 1951 ********** (Note: Her photo is in the glass negative pictures)
HENRY SCHUELER From Calumet county death records: Henry Schueler (v.12 p.265) Nov. 5, 1862-July 21, 1948 Husband of Ellie Son of Balthaesar and Catherine Schueler (both born Germany) Born Saukville, Ozaukee County Died from “uremic poisoning –cardio-vascular-renal disease with generalized anasarca” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********* Henry Schueler, aged 85, passed away at his home in New Holstein last week Wednesday afternoon. A native of Saukville, Mr. Schueler was born Nov. 5, 1862, the son of Balthazor and Catherine Schueler. He attended school in Saukville, and came to New Holstein as a youth. He learned the wagonmaking trade at a trade school in Milwaukee and subsequently worked as a blacksmith and wagonmaker. For the past 30 years he has worked for the F. W. Schmidt Pea Harvester Co. at New Holstein. Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Edna) Perry of Great Falls, Mont.; two sons, Milton of St. Paul, Minn., and Lyle of Westfield, N. J.; six grandchildren, and two brothers, Louis of St. Louis, and George of Saukville. One daughter, Mrs. Anje Meyer died in February, 1945; a son Norman in January, 1946, and another daughter, Mrs. Nora Boege in November, 1947. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Erbe- Hoffmann Funeral home in New Holstein, with the Rev. John H. Seidler officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Pallbearers were A. T. Hipke, Herman Muenster, Robert Schilling, D. F. Kaiser, H. D. Lauson and August Vollstedt. During the services Mrs. Jacob Schildhauer sang "Litany for all Souls" by Brahm, and "Now the Laborer's Cross is O'er," by Grieg, with accompaniment by Mrs. Don Evjen. No Newspaper Listed - July 29, 1948 ********** (Note: His photo is in the glass negative pictures)
NORMAN H. SCHUELER Norman H. Schueler, aged 45, well-known resident of New Holstein, passed away suddenly late Saturday might. A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schueler, and was born in New Holstein May 20, 1900, and graduated from the New Holstein high school. He enlisted in the army during World War I and was stationed at Lawrence College in the ROTC course without seeing active service. Mr. Schueler, active in the civic and business circles in the vicinity of New Holstein, served as a member of that city council for five years. At the time of his death he was chairman of the New Holstein Utility Commission, a position he held for the past nine years; secretary-treasurer of the Schmidt Pea Harvester Company and for the past two and a half years, manager of industrial sales at the Hart-Carter Company, Lauson Division. On August 9, 1932, he was united in holy wedlock with Miss Mabelle Muenster. In addition to his active participation in business and civic affairs, Mr. Schueler was a member of the New Holstein Lodge No. 172, F and A M; the Green Bay Valley Lodge of Perfection, Wisconsin Consistory, 32nd Degree Mason, the Triple A Schrine of Milwaukee, and the Calumet Club. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, (private), at home; his parents; two brothers, Milton of St. Paul, Minn., and Lyle of Westfield, N. J., and two sisters, Mrs. C. H. (Edna) Perry of Great Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Nora Boege of New Holstein. No newspaper named, January 1946
BETTY JANE SCHWANTES Betty Jane Schwantes, born April 26, 1925 in New Holstein, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwantes. She graduated from the New Holstein high school in June, 1943 and was employed at Elkhart Lake for a short time after graduation. Then she accepted a position in the office of the Hart-Carter Company (Lauson Division) and was employed there until the time of her death. She was a member of the Bible class, the choir, and was a Sunday school teacher in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church. She also belonged to the Hipke Orchard bowling team in the New Holstein Women’s Bowling Association. Survivors are her parents, three brothers, (names omitted for privacy) a grandfather, Carl Schwantes of Hustisford. No newspaper named, 1944
MAGGIE M. SCHWARTZ Mrs. Carl Schwartz, nee Margaret Conrad, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Conrad Sr., who was born in the Town of Russell, Sheboygan County, on May 5, 1879, passed away Thursday afternoon after of long illness. She had lived with her parents until her marriage on April 21, 1906, to Carl Schwarz. For about 20 years the couple was occupied in farming in the Town of Russell and two years near Kiel. For the past six years they lived in New Holstein. The deceased was baptized in early childhood and when a young girl was confirmed in St. John’s Evangelical church, Town Russell. She was a faithful member of the Evangelical churches of Town Russell and Elkhart Lake until about a year ago when she united with St. John’s Reformed church here. Mrs. Schwarz had been ailing for the past four years, and especially during the last two years had her condition been serious. Everything that medical skill and kindly care could do was done for her. Last year she spent four months in the Plymouth hospital and several weeks in Memorial hospital, Sheboygan, where she was operated upon. Sometimes her condition appeared hopeful and she seemed to gain strength, but repeated relapses made her weaker and sapped the little strength she had. Wednesday night last week she suffered a stroke from which she failed to rally and on Thursday at about 3 p.m. she passed away. She had attained the age of 55 years. She is survived by her husband, Carl Schwarz; three brothers, Valentine Conrad, Elkhart Lake; Philip and John Conrad of Kiel; and one sister, Mrs. John Brickbauer, Town Russell. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Schwarz home and two o’clock at St. John’s Reformed church. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. The Rev. A. G. Schmid officiated. Tri-County Record, January 24, 1935
NICHOLAS W. SCHWERT John Nicolaus Schwerdt (Cal. 1-34) Husband of Magdalena Libke July 15, 1829-Aug. 15, 1881 Son of Heinrich Schwerdt and Elizabeth Meffert (both of whom are residents of Salzeongen in Dutchy of Saehssen Mainagen, Germany) Born Salzongaen, Dutchy of Saehsen Mainagen, Germany Wagon maker Died from “inflammation of the bowels” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ******** Nicholas W. Schwerdt and Magdalena Lipke (Fond du Lac 3-129) Married Feb. 7, 1856 in civil ceremony in City of Fond du Lac. [No other information given]
MATHILDA A. SEBELIEN Life is full of uncertainties and we know not at what time we will be taken across the river of death to the land of everlasting peace. Where only a few weeks ago, Mrs. Charles Sebelien of Chilton was seemingly in the best of health she was suddenly stricken down with paralysis while at work and on July 22nd she passed from the land of the living. Mrs. Charles Sebelien, nee Tillie Agnes Boie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Boie, deceased was born on the old homestead one mile north of the village on May 3, 1862. Here she grew up to young womanhood amid her brothers and sisters. On Sept. 27, 1884 she was joined in wedlock with Charles Sebelien, a young man of sterling wirth. After residing in Milwaukee for a few years they went into the hotel business at Ouray, Colo., where they made a host of friend. They disposed of their hotel business last year at that place and came to Calumet County in September for a visit with relatives. While here they were offered an excellent opportunity and in February took charge of the Chilton Hotel. Mr. Sebelien shortly after took sick and a few weeks ago went to the Mayo Brothers hospital at Rochester, Minn., where he underwent an operation that has made him feel like a new man. While there he learned of his wife’s illness and was able to be at her bedside before she passed away. No children were born to them. She was very devoted to family and friends and all have only kind thoughts of her. She leaves besides her husband, five sisters; Mesdames Ferd Hachez, J. A. Hansen, and Fred Matzen of New Holstein; Mrs. Albert Arps, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Hannah Paulsen, Chilton; two brothers, John Boie, Thorpe, William E. Boie of Marshfield, Ore. The funeral services were held at the home at Chilton, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Arpke and a large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place in the New Holstein cemetery. Calumet County Reporter, July 28, 1916 (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
CATHARINA SELL From Calumet county death records: Catherine Sell nee Kloth (v.6 p.122) Aug. 31, 1839-March 1, 1914 Daughter of John Kloth (born Germany) with mother unknown Born Germany Died from “acute dilation of heart –old age” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** The angel of death invaded the peaceful home of Hans Sell Tuesday evening at five o’clock and bore away the spirit of his wife, who has been his faithful companion for over fifty years. Catherine Kloth was born 76 years ago in Sangau, Holstein, Germany and came to America with her parents at the age of 16. The trip was made in the sail boat Spritzbergen which was a trim little craft for those days. The journey took ten weeks as the weather was unfavorable at times. The parents settled at New Holstein where Catherine was married to Hans Sell on January 6, 1858. They began life together on a farm 2 ½ miles northwest of the village. Here they shared the joys and sorrows of life together, working side by side, early and late, that they could make a good home for their children of which there were twelve, eight of whom are living. Henry, the oldest, still remains on the old homestead, Louise still at home, John and Frank of the firm of Sell Bros. Co. and Fred of Sheboygan, Mrs. Geo. Boockmeier of New Holstein, Mrs. Wm. Potts of Lansing, Ill., and Walter of Curtiss. In 1908 the golden wedding of this happy couple was celebrated on the farm where they resided until four years ago, when they moved to this village and took up their residence across from the Reformed church of which they were devout members. Every Sunday or when the church doors were open to the public you could see this venerable and happy old couple wending their way across the street hand in hand to take their accustomed seat in the church. Mrs. Sell had not been feeling well for some time but was able to take care of herself until Tuesday when she experienced a sudden sinking spell due to the weakness of her heart. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment in the cemetery across the street. Rev. Arpke of Chilton officiating. Five sons and one son-in-law will bear the remains to the last resting place. Besides the sorrowing husband and children, Mrs. Sell is survived by one sister, Mrs. Claus Lau of this village, and eleven grandchildren. Calumet County Reporter, March 13, 1914 (Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
DORA SELL Mrs. Dora Sell, 87, of New Holstein, widow of the late Henry Sell, died suddenly Tuesday at Sunset Nursing Home here where she had been residing eight years. The former Dora Elmergreen, she was born March 22, 1870, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Elmergreen. She was married to Mr. Sell in Schleswig, May 17, 1890. Following marriage the couple farmed for 10 years in the Schleswig area, then moved to a Calumet County farm west of New Holstein where they remained until Mr. Sell’s death in February 1935. She had lived in New Holstein until coming to the local nursing home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul Tank (Gladys), rural Menasha; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary McBain, Madison, and Mrs. Ella Gensch, Oshkosh. Two sons and a daughter also preceded her in death. Services will be held Friday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with Rev. Peter Schild officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, January 8, 1958 ******** Her picture is in the glass negative photos
FRED F. SELL Frederick Sell, son of Hans Sell, passed away at the home of this father in this village Thursday morning from dropsy, after having been ill since last March. He was born on the old homestead two miles northwest of the village on the 2nd day of December 1865. For many years he assisted his father on the farm after which he learned the cheesemaker’s trade and later had a factory of his own. He sold his factory and then spent many years in the Dakotas. From there he went to the state of Washington. After returning from the west he again made his home with his father until a few years ago when he went to live with his brothers at Sheboygan. When taken ill three weeks ago he asked to be taken home to his father. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the home and the Reformed church, Rev. Plappert will officiate. Calumet County Reporter, May 7, 1915 ****** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
GEORGE C. SELL Funeral services for George C. Sell, who died Saturday morning at his home in the town of New Holstein, two miles northwest of here, were held at the Erbe- Hoffmann Funeral Home here, with the Rev. A George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the city cemetery. Mr. Sell was born in the town of New Holstein on June 2, 1870, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Sell. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Langer of Jericho on April 8, 1902. The couple moved to the farm which they have ever since made their home. He is survived by the following: His wife; five daughters, Mrs. William (Evangeline) Purdue of Waukegan, Ill.; Mrs. Robert (Verena) Lauson of Corpus Christi, Texas; Margaret of Milwaukee; Mrs. Milton (Irene) Heimbecker of Detroit, Mich.; and Minola of Chicago; two sons, Victor and Daniel at home; two grandchildren; a brother, Robert Sell of Rose Mount, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Sell of Milwaukee; and five sisters, Mrs. George Thede, Sr. and Mrs. John Boockmeier of here; Mrs. Clara Berendt of Gwinner, N. D., Mrs. Bertha Rickman and Mrs. Juliana Kindgrin of Sioux City, Iowa. Tri-County Record, January 13, 1938 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
HENRY SELL New Holstein—Henry Christian Sell, aged 75, passed away at his home here on Pine Avenue Thursday as a result of a heart attack. Mr. Sell had been in ill health for three years and was confined to his bed for the past three weeks. He was born here Sept. 11, 1859, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sell and spent the greater part of his life in this vicinity. He was a cheesemaker and farmer and ten years ago retired because of his poor health. On May 17, 1900 he was married to Miss Dora Elmegreen of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. Besides his wife, Mr. Sell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Schulte of Modesto, California and Mrs. Gladys Tank of Appleton, a son Attorney Melville H. Sell in Milwaukee, five grandchildren, two brothers, Frank Sell of Sheboygan and Walter Sell of Fond du Lac and a sister, Mrs. Ella Potts of Lansing, Ill. One son, Ralph, died in the spring of 1934. Funeral services will be held at the Erbe- Hoffmann Funeral Home here Monday. Burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, February 8, 1935 ******** From Manitowoc co. marriage records: Henry Ch. Sell and Dorothea M. Elmgreen (v.6 p.35) Married May 17, 1890 at Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig Henry Ch. Sell Son of Hans Sell and Katherine Kloth Born Town of New Holstein –cheesemaker Dorothea M. Elmegreen Daughter of August Elmegreen and Friederike Dachel Born Town of Schleswig Witnesses A. F. Elmgreen and Johannes Sell
HERMAN C. SELL Word was received here Monday morning by relatives that Herman Sell had passed away that morning at the Plymouth hospital where he had been taken Friday. Funeral services will be held this Thursday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at the St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial will be made in the local cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein, September 16, 1862, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Sell, and most of his life was spent in this vicinity, with the exception of a few years at Greenleaf and Shawano. On April 4, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hipke of this city, who preceded him in death in 1901. For the past 50 years he has conducted a harness shop here. Survivors are five sisters, namely: Mrs. George Thede, Sr., and Mrs. John Boockmeier of this vicinity; Mrs. Clara Berendt of Gremmer, North Dakota; Mrs. Bertha Rickmann and Mrs. Juliana Kindgrin of Sioux City, Iowa; and two brothers. Robert Sell of Rosemount, Minnesota and George of the town of New Holstein. Tri-County Record, December 23, 1937
JOHN F. SELL John Sell, 78, who had not been heard from since he left here July 1, 1935, to visit relatives in Milwaukee, died unidentified at the Emergency hospital at Milwaukee on July 15, it was learned here. The information was obtained as the result of a broadcast made over the Milwaukee Journal station Monday at the request of relatives here. In response to this broadcast, the Milwaukee police department sent pictures here to Chief of Police Kingsley Hollenbeck, by which the body of Mr. Sell was identified. Mr. Sell had been found unconscious on the evening of July 1 on the corner of W. Seventh street and W. Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee, having suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He passed away July 15 without regaining consciousness. He had no means of identification. Mr. Sell was born in the town of New Holstein, two miles northwest of this city, March 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Sell. He was employed on several farms in the town of New Holstein and for the past several years was associated with his brother, Herman Sell in the harness shop in this city. He was never married. Survivors are: five sisters, Mrs. Clara Berndt of Coxwell, N. D., Mrs. Bertha Rickman and Mrs. Julianna Kindgren of Sioux City, Iowa; and Mrs. George Thede Sr. and Mrs. John Boockmeier of New Holstein; and three brothers, Robert of Rosemont, Minn., George of the town of New Holstein, and Herman of this city. Burial was made at Milwaukee, but relatives here intend to have the body removed to the New Holstein cemetery Tri-County Record, March 5, 1936 ******** The body of John Sell, who died and was buried at Milwaukee some ten months ago, was brought to the local cemetery Saturday, when services were conducted at the grave by the Rev. A. George Schmid. May 28, 1936
JUERGEN F. SELL On Tuesday evening, August 1st, saw the passing of another old settler who helped to clear the wilderness about New Holstein and make it the “Garden spot of Wisconsin.” The sturdy pioneer of early days saw many hardships and privations, but bore them with a fortitude that has lighted their path along life’s highway. Mr. Sell was born at Belgenbusen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on July 20, 1829. In the year 1852 he came to America with his parents and settled near New Holstein. Miss Julia Anna Wergens became his bride in April 1858. Six children were born to them, four sons and two daughters. The wife died on Aug. 5, 1872. Finding life lonesome without a help mate he again married, this time to Margaretha Wohlenberg in November 1874. From this union three sons and four daughters were born. His father was the first white settler to find a resting place in the New Holstein cemetery and the monument to his good name may be seen in the family lot in the southwest corner. Mr. Sell always enjoyed good health until eight years ago he lost the sight of one eye, and about a year ago his health began to fail until Sunday evening the advanced stages of old age began their work in earnest. He leaves besides his wife, five sons, six daughters, twenty–five grandchildren to mourn his loss. He was a faithful attendant of the Reformed church which he helped to found in the early days and wooded his way through life, a true Christian gentleman. The funeral services were held at the Reformed church this Friday afternoon. Calumet County Reporter, August 4, 1916
LOUISE SELL Miss Louise Sell, 72, passed away here at 8 o’clock Thursday morning at her home on State Street, after having been in ill health for the past two years. She had been seriously ill for the past three weeks and under the care of a nurse. Miss Sell was born in the town of New Holstein in 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sell. She was employed at Milwaukee for a number of years, but returned to her home to live with her father, after the death of her mother twenty-five years ago. Survivors are: Three brothers, Henry of Chilton, Frank of Sheboygan, and Walter of Fond du Lac, and a sister, Mrs. Ella Potts of Lansing, Illinois. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Sell home. The Rev. A. George Schmid of St. John’s Reformed church officiated and burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 14, 1933 ********* From Calumet county death records: Louisa Sell (v.9 p.248) Single Daughter of Aug. 16, 1861-Dec. 7, 1933 Daughter of Hans Sell and Katherine Kloth (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “carcinoma of the stomach” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
MARGARETHA SELL From Calumet county death records: Margaretha Cecelia Sell nee Wohlenberg (v.9 p.36) Jan. 20, 1852-June 8, 1932 Daughter of Frederick Wohlenbert (born Holstein, Germany) and Margaretha Lau (born Holstein, Germany) Born Burg, Holstein, Germany Died from “diabetic coma” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** Mrs. Margaretha Sell, nee Wollenberg, passed away Wednesday night, June 8th at 11:30 o’clock, having reached the age of 80 years. The deceased was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 20th of January, 1852. Here she spent her girlhood days until she reached the age of 20 years, when she emigrated to America with her brother, Hans. Their destination was the home of an uncle, Claus Lau, who resided here. Mrs. Sell enjoyed fair health until about a year ago, when she became afflicted with blindness, and on May 16th became seriously ill. On Nov. 20th, 1874 the deceased was united in marriage with Juergen Sell of this township and the couple lived on a farm north of this city. After 42 years of wedded life Mr. Sell passed away in 1916, and after his death Mrs. Sell resided with her children. For the past year she lived at the home of her son, George Sell, Mrs. Sell is survived by the following children: John and Herman Sell, Mrs. John Boockmeier, Mrs. George Thede, Sr., and George of this immediate vicinity; Charles of Milwaukee; Mrs. Robert Berndt of Cozville, South Dakota; Mrs. Bertha Rickman and Mrs. Juliana Kinderun of Sioux City, Iowa; and Robert of Rose Mound, Minnesota. Besides these there are 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Hans Wollenberg of this city, and three sisters: Mrs. Louise Dehrens and Mrs. Dora Schmelan of Davenport, Iowa, and one in Germany. Two sons, Alfred and Edward and a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Graf preceded her in death. Mrs. Sell was affiliated with the St. John’s Reformed church for many years and was a charter member of the Frauenverein. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with the Rev. A George Schmid officiating. Burial took place in the city cemetery. Tri-County Record, June 16, 1932
MARY SELL A very sad death and one universally felt in the vicinity of New Holstein occurred at this place on Thursday, March 5th, Mrs. Herman C. Sell passing away at the age of 34 years after an illness of but three weeks. Mrs. Sell, who was the daughter of John Hipke, was born in New Holstein. On April 4th, 1890 she was married to Herman C. Sell, one of the successful business men of this locality. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Schildknecht officiating and was one of the largest ever held in the village. A husband, two sister, two brothers and many friends are left to mourn the death of a good woman. Those from outside who attended the funereal were Mrs. H. Banderob and daughters, Amelia and Tina, of Thorp; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hipke, of Sherry; Chas. F. Sell of Richfield; and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cullens of Rantoul. Chilton Times, March 14, 1903
RALPH H. SELL Ralph H. Sell, a former resident of New Holstein, was born near Meggers, on the 13th of April 1894, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sell. He attended the public schools of New Holstein and the high school in Kiel after which he attended a business college in Appleton. Sixteen years ago Mr. Sell was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Schmidt of Milwaukee who survives. For many years Mr. Sell was employed by the Singer Sewing Machine company and lived in Madison for the past several years as the representative and district manager of this company. Mr. Sell, who was strong and robust, enjoyed good health until about two months ago when an infection, which started in his mouth, poisoned his entire system and finally resulted in his death, at his home in Madison Saturday morning April 15. He had attained the age of 39 years and two days and leaves to mourn his early death, his wife, Mrs. Catherine Sell, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sell of Chilton; one brother, Melville Sell of Milwaukee; and two sisters, Mabel, Mrs. P. J. Schulte of Modesto, California, and Gladys, Mrs. Paul Tank of Appleton besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Madison Monday noon after which the body was brought to New Holstein were it was buried in the city cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmidt, pastor of St. John’s Reformed church, officiated at the grave. Tri-County Record, April 21, 1933
ANNA SEVERIN From Calumet county death records: Anna Severin nee Tiedjens (v.5 p.665) Wife of Jacob Severin March 3, 1848-May 27, 1911 Daughter of Claus Tiedjens and Margretha Barthjer (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “carcinoma of stomach” Buried at New Holstein Cemtery ******** Mrs. Jacob Severin was called by the angel of death a few minutes before twelve o’clock on Saturday forenoon. She had been ill for a number of months and was given every medical attendance but gradually let slip the thread of life until she reached the end. Anna Tiedjens was born in Holstein, Germany on March 3, 1848 and came to this country while a babe on her mother’s arm. Her parents were of the sturdy German type, who find the pleasure of life lies in hard work. On November 11, 1870, she became the wife of Jacob Severin. They began life together on a homestead in Oconto county where they lived until May 1877. Then they once more became residents of New Holstein. No children came to bless the happily married couple although they were always fond of young people. She was an ever faithful and obedient wife, who found great pleasure in basking in the sunlight of her husband’s great love. When Mr. Severin came home at the close of a hard day’s labor with weighty questions furrowing his brow she was always there to meet him and helped to unravel the weighty problems. Such devotion as hers brought peace and happiness to the home and made life’s journey a pleasure. It is a great loss to Mr. Severin to be deprived the privilege of her smile, but death comes into every home and we are made to bear the parting. Two brothers and two sisters are left behind besides the sorrowing husband. John Tiedjens of New Holstein, and Fred of Central Bad, Canada, Mrs. Asmus of Hastings, Nebr., and Miss Etta of this village. Mrs. Severin was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and had many friends. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon of this week and then was laid to rest in the family lot in this cemetery. Rev. Broker of Kiel officiating. Calumet County Reporter, May 31, 1911
JACOB SEVERIN Jacob Severin, County Surveyor, New Holstein. Born in Holstein, Germany, Jan. 31, 1842. Came to America in 1867, directly to his present location. While in the Fatherland he served in the Danish army in the engineer corps. On settling down here he bought a farm in Oconto County, and went to lumbering and farming, which he carried on till 1877, when he came back to New Holstein, and in 1878 was elected County Surveyor, and in 1880 was re-elected. He still owns 200 acres of pine lands, and a cranberry marsh in Oconto County. In 1870 he married Miss Tiedjens, of Holstein. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the Turn Verein. From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos) ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Jacob Severin and Anna Tiedjens (v.2 p.10) Married Nov. 11, 1870 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Jacob Severin Son of John Severin and Wiebke Born Germany –resident of Oconto County Anna Tiedjens Daughter of Claus Tiedjens and Margaretha Dorothea Witnesses Henry Greve and John Tiedjens ******** From Calumet county death records: Jacob Severin (v.5 p.741) Widower of Anna Tiedjens Jan. 31, 1842-Oct. 20, 1911 Son of John Severin and Wiebke Schaar (both born Germany) Office work at office –born Germany Died from “apoplexy –endocarditis” Buried in Milwaukee [this is most likely wrong – buried at New Holstein Cemetery]
ARTHUR SEYBOLD Word was received here Saturday by relatives of the sudden death of Arthur Seybold, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Seybold. Arthur was killed shortly after dinner Saturday and his brother Roger was cut and bruised, when a bicycle they were riding was struck at the intersection of Highway 141 and County Trunk S., Ozaukee County, by an automobile driven by Arnold Sandburg of Marinette. Arthur was riding on the luggage carrier on the rear of the bicycle, which was being driven by his brother. Mr. Sandburg was questioned by the deputy sheriff, and released. An inquest will be held later. Arthur was born July 17th, 1924 at Kohler, and in 1927 the family moved to Milwaukee, where they resided up to two months ago when they moved to near Mequon. Arthur attended Garden Home school and Longfellow school, one of which is in Milwaukee. He was president of the 4-H Club of Mequon. He is survived by his parents, his brother, Roger, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Seybold of Forest Junction and grandmother, Mrs. John Claussen of this city. The body was brought here Sunday to the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, where services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Linsemeyer, pastor of Roosevelt Drive Presbyterian church officiating.. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, June 25, 1936
BENA O. SHELL Bena Oney Shell, aged 44, passed away Tuesday morning at 8:20 o’clock, at the Veterans’ hospital at Wood, where he had been confined since last Thursday. Mr. Shell, who with his family resides in New Holstein, up to a few months ago resided in this city. He was ill for about the past eight months. The deceased was born in Parrott, Georgia on April 27, 1897, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shell. After visiting a sister in Wisconsin Mr. Shell secured employment in New Holstein. He was united in marriage with Roma Hennings on January 19, 1920, and resided here. For two years he was employed at Kohler, and for 25 years at the Lauson Manufacturing Company. Survivors are his wife; four sons, Wesley at Fort Custer, Michigan, Richard of this city, and Roy and Lloyd at home; his 90 year old mother in Plains, Ga., two sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Nola) Gau of Elder Grove and Mrs. Roy (Wilbee) Caloway of Plains, Ga., and a brother, James of Dawson Ga. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Mittie. During the World War he served with Co. E, 63 Infantry, and was stationed in Virginia and Madison. He was a member of the New Holstein Legion Post and the Lauson Company B.A.R.E. No newspaper named, 1941
PHYLLIS J. SHELL Mrs. Wesley Shell, 51, of 2316 Prospect St., New Holstein, died early today at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. In ill health for the past three years, she had been a patient at the hospital for the past three months. The former Phyllis Juggenheimer was born Dec. 3, 1917 in Kiel, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Juggenheimer. She attended the Kiel grade and high schools. On Sept. 22, 1945, she was married to Wesley Shell at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. He died Jan. 21, 1962. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Shell had been employed in the billing department at the M-B Co., New Holstein, for 15 years. She was a member of St. John Untied Church of Christ, New Holstein, and the Evening Circle of the church. She was also a member of the Kiel VFW Auxiliary and past president and past secretary of the Women's Bowling Association, New Holstein. Survivors include one son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein, the Rev. Charles A. Koch, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. Friends may call at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. Unknown Paper
CLAUS SIEVERS From Calumet county death records: Claus Sievers (v.7 p.750) Husband of Margaretha Harder Jan. 8, 1841-Dec. 12, 1911 Son of Peter Sievers, with mother unknown (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “apoplexy” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (Father of various Sievers in glass negatives) ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Claus Sievers and Margaretha Harder (v.1 p.144) Married Nov. 8, 1867 in religious ceremony in Town of New Holstein Claus Sievers Son of Peter Sievers and Margaretha Hennigen Farmer in Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc Couinty Born Herzogthan, Holstein, Germany Margaretha Harder Daughter of Claus Harder and Wiebke
JUERGEN SIEVERS From Calumet county marriage records: Tangen(sic) Sievers and Wiebke Plett (v.1 p.3) Married July 30, 1853 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Tangen Sievers Son of Claus Sievers and Wibke Farmer in Town of New Holstein Born Germany Wiebke Plett Daughter of Claus Plett and Anna (Note: The groom's name on the record was extremely hard to read so I went with the spelling on the index - Bob D.)
MARGRETHA SIEVERS From Calumet county death records: Margaretha Sievers nee Harder (v.7 p.980) Widow of Claus Sievers May 4, 1847-March 29, 1926 Daughter of Claus Harder and Wiebke Plett Born Germany Died by “suicide by hanging” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (Mother of various Sievers in glass negatives) ********* The community was shocked on Monday morning, when the sad news reached them that Mrs. Gretchen (Margaretha) Sievers had taken her life. She leaves two sons and one daughter, namely: George Sievers of Moscow, Idaho; Peter Sievers of North Milwaukee, and Mrs. Peter Welker with whom she had made her home. At the time of Mrs. Sievers death she was 78 years old. She also leaves a brother Henry Harder of this village. Her husband, Claus Sievers, a civil war veteran, died some years ago. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved children. Tri-County Record, April 1, 1926
PETER SIEVERS (d. 1888) Slowly in the lapse of years the rank of that brave band of sturdy men who braved the hardships of pioneer life in our town are thinned at deaths summons. On Sunday morning last, Mr. Peter Sievers, a respected citizen for thirty-five years, passed away, The cause of his death was inflammation of the lungs and heart disease. The deceased was born in Germany in 1817 and came to New Holstein in 1853. A few years ago he disposed of his farm and moved into the village, where he has since resided. The funeral took place on Tuesday eve. County clerk Henry Schildhauer and wife of Neillsviille, Clark Co., were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Schildhauer’s father, Mr. Sievers. Chilton Times, August 4, 1888
ADOLF SIEVERT Adolph H. Sievert, 68, 2203 Van Buren St., New Holstein, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lengthy illness. He was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, on Aug. 3, 1907, a son of William and Pauline LaCroix Sievert. He attended the Hillsdale School in Schleswig. On June 2, 1931 he married Lucinda Rabe in the Town of Charlestown. Mr. Sievert was a farmer until moving to New Holstein where he was employed by the New Holstein Street Department until he retired in 1974. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein. Survivors include his widow and a brother, Edwin, Kiel No newspaper named, March 2, 1976
WILLIAM SPYKERMAN Cowardly fear of a jail sentence and the stubborn desire to defeat the law caused William Spykerman, a young farmer living 2 1/2 miles south of this village and aged 31 years, to commit the most horrible suicide, late Saturday afternoon, ever reported in this section of the state, when he shot off the greater portion of his head with the charge from a 12-guage single barrel shot gun. Death was instantaneous. He leaves a wife and three children the oldest 4 years. Spykerman had the reputation of maltreating his wife and on complaint of neighbors, was placed under arrest by Marshal August Hansen of this city and brought up for trial in Justice E. E. Curtiss’s court here last Saturday afternoon. Pleading guilty to the charge of brutal and inhuman treatment of his wife, Spykerman expressed his willingness to serve out the 60 day sentence in the county jail, imposed by Justice Curtiss. “Probably this will be a good lesson and I can learn something there,” said Spykerman. On leaving the courtroom he asked Marshal Hansen if he could change his clothes before being taken to jail. Hansen granted the request and drove out home with him. Spykerman went into the house supposedly to change clothes, while the officer waited outside. Shortly afterward a noise like a loud slam of a door was heard, and Hansen thinking nothing unusual had happened waited about 10 or 15 minutes for his man to appear. Spykerman failed to show up, so Marshal Hansen and Mrs. Spykerman entered the house and were horrified to find the lifeless body of her husband. It was the most gruesome spectacle the writer has ever seen. On the floor in a large pool of thick blood was the limp form of a human body with the greater portion of the head shot away. The room was bespattered with blood, and pieces of the human brain were lodged on the ceiling and walls. The charge entered just below the nose and gouged out the upper half of the skull. One eye was discovered sticking on the wall. Marshal Hansen immediately summoned doctors J. R. Graves and H. C. Krohn of New Holstein and District Attorney Arps of Chilton who pronounced the case a suicide, and ordered the body removed to the undertaking parlors of the Erbe-Hoffman Co., of this city. William Spykerman was 31 years old and was born in Holland. He lived in this vicinity for 8 years and was engaged in farming. Dec. 2, 1917 he was united in marriage to Margaret Jannsen who with three small children, 2 girls and a boy, Luina, Christina and Garhart are left to survive. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Plappert of the Reformed church officiating, interment being made in the New Holstein cemetery. Spykerman was known to be a troublemaker and had considerable difficulties with his neighbors. He had been up in court three or four times before, and at one time made the remark to a neighbor that no officer was going to take him to jail alive. No officer did. New Holstein Reporter, May 26, 1922
HERMAN J. STECKER Herman J. Stecker took his own life at Milwaukee last Thursday by hanging himself while in a fit of despondency. He was a former resident here having worked for F. W. Matthaeus & Co. for two years in the hardware store later going to Kenosha where he was employed for ten months when he engaged in the hardware business for himself at Sauk City. He was 30 years old and had married Miss Helen Engel on December 7, 1901. One child was born to them. Failure in business is thought to have been the cause of the rash act, although it was generally understood that he was building up a fine business until relatives were informed of his death when his books were gone over and it was found that he was heavily in debt. He left home on last Monday evening saying that he was going to fix a gasoline engine and when he did not return his wife became anxious of his whereabouts, but was later informed through Milwaukee papers. He leaves an aged mother, two brothers and two sisters, Wm. Stecker of Kiel, Louis Stecker of Sheboygan, Mrs. Chas. Duecker and Mrs. Frank Stark of Kiel. The remains were taken to Kiel Thursday evening. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark Sunday after- noon and the remains were brought to the New Holstein cemetery where they were interred at 2:30 o’clock He was a member of the E. F. U. and the Modern Woodmen of America Lodges from both Kiel and New Holstein followed their brother to his last resting place. Calumet County Reporter, October 19, 1910
CARL STIER From the Calumet county death records: John Carl Stier (v.7 p.147) March 15, 1850-June 5, 1920 Son of John Stier and Maria Temke (both born Germany) Born Germany –farmer Died from “apoplexy and gangrene following thrombosis –thrombosis of superficial of eypostic vein” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** From Calumet county marriage records: John Carl Wilhelm Stier and Auguste Theresa Eichmeier (v.3 p.82) Nov. 18, 1889 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein John Carl Wilhelm Stier Son of John Stier and Maria Femke Born in Germany Auguste Theresa Eichmeier Daughter of Herman Eichmeier and Johanna Maria Matzen
THERESE STIER From Calumet county death records: Therisia Stier nee Eichmeier (v.16 p.125) April 2, 1869-April 27, 1944 Wife of Carl Stier Daughter of Herman Eichmeier and Marie Matzen (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “coronary occlusion –cardio vascular renal disease with general anasarca” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery (Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
AUGUST STRUCK AUGUST STRUCK DIES AT COUNTY HOSPITAL August Struck, aged 77, resident of Elkhart Lake, died at Sheboygan County hospital, on Monday morning. Burial will take place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Raeder Funeral home at Elkhart Lake, with the Rev. Paul Olm, pastor of the Community Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery. He was an honorary member of the Elkhart Lake Fire department. Mr. Struck was born April 27, 1869 on a farm near New Holstein. On Oct. 21, 1893 he was married to Miss Clara Oesau. In 1943 the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. For 10 years after their marriage they resided in Kiel, where Mr. Struck followed the occupation of painter. After leaving Kiel he operated a tavern at Elkhart Lake. After selling his tavern to George Fenton, who remodeled the place of business into a barber shop, Mr. Struck was employed by the Lauer Paint Co. Five years ago he retired. Survivors besides his widow, are several nieces and nephews. A daughter Ovella died at the age of 8 years, and 2 brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. Unknown Paper 1947 (His picture is in the glass negative photos)
CLARA STRUCK Mrs. August Struck, aged 78, a resident of Elkhart Lake for many years, passed away at the Plymmouth hospital Sunday evening after having been confined there for several weeks because of a broken hip. The deceased, nee Clara Oesau, was born Aug. 31, 1870, at New Holstein, the daughter of Claus and Marie Oesau. She was married to Mr. Struck in 1892, and the couple made their home at New Holstein, later moving to Kiel, and then to Elkhart Lake. Mr. Struck passed away Feb. 3, 1947. A sister, Miss Gretchen Oesau of Elkhart Lake, and two brothers, Reinhardt of Modesto, Calif., and Claude of Waupun, survive. One daughter, two sisters, and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Raeder Funeral home at Elkhart Lake on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, and at 2:15 p.m. at the Community Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. Paul A. Ohm officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named- 8-29-1948 handwritten on the obituary) (Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
ALMA STUEVEN Mrs. Alma Stueven, 79 of 323 6th St., Kiel, widow of Henry A., died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. The former Alma Eichmeier was born Jan. 15, 1886 near Hayton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eichmeier. She attended district schools in the township. She was married to Henry A. Stueven of New Holstein, July 23, 1907. They lived on a farm north of New Holstein and in 1920 moved to a farm south of Kiel. They retired 29 years ago and moved to Kiel. He died April, 1944. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Henrietta) Smasal, R. 2, Kiel: five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two brothers, Harry, rural Waldo and Herman, Chilton: two sisters, Mrs. Adelia Shaefer, Chilton, and Mrs. Thomas Ranquette, Milwaukee. Two daughters preceded her in death. Services will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Holstein cemetery. Sheboygan Press, July 12, 1965
ANITA STUEVEN Stueven Girl Dies Thursday Following an illness of five weeks, Anita, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stueven, died at her home a mile and a half southeast of Kiel Thursday evening of last week. She had never been able to attend school. She was born October 16, 1916, on a farm in the town of New Holstein. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Henrietta. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the home, and at 2:30 at the Reformed church here. The Rev. Otto Seawert, former pastor here and now at Elkhart Lake performed the last rites. Tri-County Record, May 15, 1930
AUGUSTA STUEVEN Mrs. Augusta Stueven, 88, of 229 S. Milwaukee St., Plymouth, died at Rocky Knoll Sanitarium and Hospital at 12:15 a.m. today following an illness of one month. She was born Dec. 26, 1871, in the Town of Schleswig at Kiel, the daughter of the late Daniel and Fredericka Feldt, she attended school in the area and was baptized and confirmed in the Reformed faith. She was married Oct. 15, 1896, to Herman C. Stueven and the couple lived on a farm in the Town of Eaton before moving to Kiel and then to New Holstein. Since October 1949 she has made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Welker of Plymouth. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1946 and their 55th anniversay in 1951. Her husband preceded her in death in March, 1952. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Lilly) Welker of Plymouth. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and her parents were two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth, the Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. (No newspaper named, Sept. 20, 1960 handwritten on the obituary.) (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
HERMAN STUEVEN From Sheboygan county death records: Herman C. Stueven (v.60 p.373) Feb. 4, 1870-March 23, 1952 Son of Claus Stueven and Christine Trimpop Born Germany –farmer Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 2.5 days –myocarditis and hypertension, many years” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********* Herman C. Stueven, 82, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Welker, 229 S. Milwaukee St., Plymouth, following a lingering illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1870 in Hamburg, German, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Stueven. The family came to America in 1876, settling on a farm in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County. On Oct. 15, 1896, he was married to Miss Augusta Feldt. The couple operated a farm in Manitowoc County and later lived in Kiel and New Holstein. In October 1949, they moved to Plymouth to make thier home with their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Stueven celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15, 1951. Survivors include: his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Lilly) Welker of Plymouth; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Matter of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ed Domke of Hilbert. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. The Rev. Harold Ley, pastor of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, will officiate and burial will be made in the New Holstein Cemetery. The body will lie in state after 3 p.m., today, until the hour of services Tuesday. (No newspaper named) (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
AMALIA SUEL Mrs. Henry Suel, aged 82, died at her home here on Thursday evening at 7:15 o’clock following an illness of ten months’ duration. Mrs. Suel, nee Amelia (sic) Jess, was born on October 8, 1854, in the town of New Holstein, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jess. Her marriage to Henry Suel took place on October 8, 1874. For many years they operated the farm now owned by Walter Mathes. In 1908 they moved to this city. Mr. Suel preceded his wife in death on July 20, 1920. John Suel, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Suel, and his wife, have made their home with the deceased for the past 12 years. Besides her son, Mrs. Suel is survived by a sister, Mrs. Maggie Fowler at Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiated. Interment was made in the local city cemetery. Tri-County Record, January 9, 1936
HENRY SUEL Henry Suel, one of New Holstein’s old-time and highly respected citizens, died Tuesday morning at 2 o’clock at his home, after a few days illness. Mr. Suel had injured one of his legs a short time ago, and blood poisoning set in, causing his death. The deceased was a native of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, where he was born July 11th, 1848. He came to America in 1868, and located in Calumet county. He was married in 1874 to Amalie Jess, and the couple settled on a farm in the town of New Holstein which they operated for 29 years. Twelve years ago they disposed of the farm and moved to the village to live in retirement. Mr. Suel is survived by his widow and one son, John H. Suel; also two brothers and five sisters in Germany. The funeral services will he held this Thursday afternoon, at the late home, and interment will be in the New Holstein cemetery. New Holstein, Chilton Times, June 1920