NEW HOLSTEIN OBITUARIES

Calumet county, Wisconsin

ANNA H. TEMKE

Miss Annie Henrietta Temke, age 60, a life-long resident of Calumet County, passed 
away Friday morning at her home in New Holstein, following a brief illness.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Temke, the deceased was born in the town of New 
Holstein on May 17, 1883, and lived on the homestead farm near New Holstein until 
1902, when she moved to the city, where she has lived constantly since. Following 
the death of her parents, she made her home with her two sisters, Mrs. Richard 
Lindemuth and Mrs. Peter Libke, both of New Holstein.
Other survivors, besides the two sisters she lived with, are another sister, Mrs. 
Theodore Sohnof, Plymouth, and two brothers, Arthur of Deming, N. M. and Charles 
of New Holstein.  
Pallbearers were John Rehm, Hugo Libke, Edwin and Rudolph Jochimsem Fred Dekker 
and Otto Tagge.
No newspaper named, 1944


CHARLES TEMKE

Carl G. Temke, aged 72, a life-long resident of the town of New Holstein, except 
for the past eight months, during which time he made his home in New Holstein, 
passed away Friday noon at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan.
Mr. Temke was born in the town of New Holstein on October 13, 1874, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. John Temke. He was married to Miss Emma Buettner of May 3, 1902.  
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Arthur, of Deming, New Mexico, and two 
sisters, Mrs. Theodore Sohn of Plymouth and Mrs. Peter Libke of New Holstein. 
Six nephews were pallbearers; Austin Oesau, Albert Schultz, Raymond Sohn, Orin 
Lindemuth, Gilbert Weber and Arno Pagel.
No newspaper named, 1946


JOHN TEMKE

John Temke died at his home in the village Tuesday night after several 
months’ illness, due to cancer of the stomach.  The deceased was born 
in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, February 19, 1848, and came to this 
country in 1855 with his parents who, after living near Manitowoc for 
a number of years, settled in the town of New Holstein.  He was united 
in marriage to Henrietta Fluhr in 1870: nine children were born to the 
union, of which eight are living, namely: Mrs. Arthur Oesau, Schleswig:  
Mrs R. Lindemuth, New Holstein:  Mrs. Theo Sohn, Plymouth:  Mrs Peter 
Libke, New Holstein, Anna at home: John in West Allis: Arthur in New 
Mexico: and Chas. In New Holstein.  
After leaving the farm 17 years ago the couple moved to the village, 
where Mr. Temke was employed as street commissioner and marshal for a 
number of years.  His wife died September 3rd, 1917.  He was respected 
by all who knew him and they with the bereaved family mourn his death.  
The funeral will be held Saturday, with interment in the New Holstein 
cemetery.  Attorney Ed. Schmitz of Manitowoc will officiate.
Chilton Times, February 15, 1919


EMILIE THEDE  (d. 1886)

A sad event transpired within our midst last week, in the death of Mrs. G. Thede. 
Since last summer she has complained of pains in her chest, but feeling quite well 
several weeks ago, she undertook a trip to Milwaukee with her husband, on a visit 
to her relatives, but since her return she has been bed-ridden with the same pain. 
Both Drs. Reinhardt and Mastl did what was in their power, but were unable to better 
her condition any, when finally she was relieved from her sufferings Saturday 
morning. 
The funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, took 
place on Monday afternoon. The Rev. L. Senk, of Kiel, officiated in the ceremonies 
at the church, in which he spoke consoling words to the bereaved family.  Mrs. 
Thede was still in the prime of life, being only 48 years old. She leaves a husband, 
with twelve children, eight boys and four girls, the youngest being a boy of 11 
years.  Besides her relatives, her death is mourned by a large number of her 
friends by whom she was well liked and respected. We extend our heartfelt sympathy 
to the family.
Chilton Times, January 16, 1886


EMMA THEDE   (d. 1901)

Early Tuesday morning occurred the death of Miss Emma Thede.  She died at the home 
of her brother Gustave where she had stayed for the past few years.  During a 
sickness as a small child she became idiotic.  Her life, though it certainly could 
not have been a very enjoyable one was made as pleasant and bright for her by 
relatives as was in their power to. She will be buried Thursday.  Rev. Schildknecht 
will hold the services.  Mrs. Hart of Milwaukee, aunt of the deceased came today.
Chilton Times, February 23, 1901


EMMA D. (SELL) THEDE

New Holstein - Funeral services for Mrs. George Thede, nee Emma Sell, 
78, who died Thursday at St. Elizabeth's hospital at Appleton, will 
be held Monday at 1:30 pm at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home here 
and at 2 pm at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. 
John Seidler officiating. Burial will be made in the New Holstein 
City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from this evening 
until the time of services.
Mrs. Thede was born in the town of New Holstein on Nov. 15, 1867, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Sell, and was married on November 5,
1887, to George Thede at New Holstein. Following their marriage, they
resided on a farm in the town of New Holstein.
Her husband passed away Sept. 28, 1941, and since that time she has
made her home with her children, for the past seven months with her
daughter, Mrs. Al Utschig at Appleton. Five children also preceded her
in death, Hubert, Harry, Elvira, Juergen, and Mrs. Ernst {Roma} Funke
of New Holstein.
Survivors are a son, Alex, of Colby; two daughters, Mrs. A. {Hedwig}
Utschig of Appleton and Mrs. Paul [Luella} Langenegger of Alma, Wisc;
six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a brother, Robert
Sell of Minneapolis; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rickman and Mrs.
Juliana Kindgren of Sioux City, Iowa.
Mrs. Thede was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church
of New Holstein.
(No newspaper named and no date)
(Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)


GEORGE THEDE

Funeral services for George Thede, Jr., 69, who died Friday at his home, 
were held Sunday from St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church.  Mr. 
Thede was born June 24, 1884 in Milwaukee.  He was a farmer in the town 
of New Holstein for 46 years.  March 26, 1907 he married Dora Wichman in 
New Holstein.  Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Zeno Pfeiffer, 
New Holstein; Mrs. Julius Henschel, town of Russell; five grandchildren; 
four great-grandchildren; two sisters.
Tri-County Record, September 17, 1953


GEORGE C. THEDE

From Calumet county death records:
George Carl Thede (v.11 p.17)
Husband of Emma Sell
Sept. 17, 1864-Sept. 28, 1941
Son of Jurgen Thede and Emelie Borne (both born Germany)
Farmer –born Town of New Holstein
Died from “sarcoma of left femur, 1 year”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


JURGEN THEDE

From Calumet county death records:
Jurgen Thede (v.2 p.72)
Sept. 29, 1830-Nov. 30, 1896
Son of Michael and Emilia Thede
Born St. Amen, Prov. Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Died from “typhoid fever”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
(NOTE: This is the father of George Carl Thede - 
 Jurgen and George are versions of the same name)
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Joergen(sic) Thede, of the village of New Holstein died on Monday morning, Nov. 
30th, after a brief illness of ten days.  Mr. Thede had not been feeling well 
for some time, having complained frequently of pains in the region of the 
stomach, but considering the matter as nothing serious, and failed to consult
a physician until his system was quite out of order.  He was not considered 
seriously ill until Sunday night about 2 o’clock when he was taken with cramps 
in the stomach and at 5 o’clock he was dead.  His remains were interred from 
the St. John’s church of the village, Rev. Schildtknecht officiating.  A large 
concourse of our citizens were present to pay their last tribute to a highly 
esteemed friend and neighbor. Mr. Thede was born in St. Anna, Schleswig-Holstein, 
1830; came to America in 1852; settled in the town of New Holstein in 1854 and 
moved to the village of New Holstein in 1890.  He reared a family of twelve 
children, four of whom with their mother have preceded him to that world beyond. 
Six years ago he married Dorette Schroeder.
His death will be much felt as no public gathering was considered perfect without 
his presence. He took great interest in public affairs; was a member of the town 
board for some time, a member of the Lutheran Reform church also of the local 
turners’ society and at his death was a member of the school board. He was a man 
ever ready with a kind act or a piece of good advice for both friend and foe and 
many there are who will deeply regret his death. The surviving relatives have the 
heartfelt sympathy of the community.
Chilton Times, December 5, 1896


JURGEN M. THEDE

Mr. and Mrs. George Thede Sr. received word the latter part of last week that their 
son Juergen had taken his life near Sidney, Montana, on Thursday.  He had attained 
the age of thirty years, eleven months.  The body arrived here Monday evening, and 
the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Reformed church, the Rev. A Geo. 
Schmid officiating, with interment in the local cemetery.  He leaves to mourn his 
death, his parents, one brother Alec, of Colby; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Utechg 
(Hedwig) of Appleton, and Mrs. Paul Langenegger (Luella) of Alma, Wis.
Tri-County Record, April 9, 1931
(Note: Jurgen and George are versions of the same name)


CHRISTINA THEDENS

Mrs. Edens(sic), the aged mother of Mrs. D. H Lauson, died on Tuesday at the 
advanced age of 81 years.  A large concourse of friends and relatives followed 
the remains to the grave on Thursday afternoon.
Chilton Times, October, 13, 1888


PETER H. THIEL

Henry Thiel was found dead in a room in his residence on Honeymoon Hill Thursday 
morning by John Thiessen who went there to pay him a visit. Mr. Thiel had been 
living alone for the past year and had made no mention that he was not feeling 
well although he was suffering from heart trouble.
Mr. Thiel was born in Holstein, Germany on Feb. 17, 1842. Later coming to this 
country he engaged in farming, near New Holstein until 1906 when he moved to town.  
On December 26th 1865 he was married to Magdaline Thiessen, who proved an ever 
faithful helpmate until her death nine years ago.
Ten children were born to them; three of whom preceded their parents to the grave.  
Those living are Louise, John, Peter, Herman, Willie, Helen and Minnie. The funeral 
will be held from the residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Arpke of Chilton 
officiating.
Calumet County Reporter, March 31, 1914


CATHARINA THIESSEN

Mrs. Catherine Thiessen died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. V. 
Voelker, at St. Anna, Sunday morning at 8:00.
Catherine Thiessen was born in Bieckendorf Sleswich Holstein, Germany, on 
June 25, 1840, and migrated to America with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claus 
Tams; and settled on a farm know now as the Richert farm.  They were among the 
first people who settled in this vicinity and cleared the way to one of the 
richest farming districts in Wisconsin.
In 1858 she was married to Claus Thiessen and settled on a farm near this village. 
They also lived at Kiel, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Green Bay.  The greater part of 
her life though, was spent at New Holstein until the last few years when she has 
been living with her daughter at whose home she passed away.  Her married life 
though was beset with many troubles was a happy one.  Nine children came to bless 
her, of whom only three are living, George, the eldest now making his home at 
Manilla, Mrs. Val. Voelker of St. Anna and Herman of this village.
Her life has been a very useful one and many are the friends who will long remember 
her kind and cheerful face, as it lightened the heavy load of many toiling along 
life’s weary way.
The funeral services will take place Wednesday afternoon from the home of Herman 
Thiessen in the village and she will be laid to rest in the New Holstein cemetery.
Calumet County Reporter, March 24, 1909


CLAUS THIESSEN  (d. 1911

Claus Thiessen(sic), traveling agent, New Holstein. Born in Schleswig-Holstein,
April 28, 1837. He came to America in 1852 with his parents, coming at once
to Calumet County, and locating in town of Holstein, on a farm of 160 acres,
where his parents still live. In 1859 he married, and went on to a farm of
his own in the town of Eaton, where, by an accident, he lost his right foot.
He then changed his occupation to that of keeping hotel in Kiel, until 1869,
when he took a traveling agency for a grocery house, but since, travels for
the Milwaukee Distillery. While in Winona, Mins., on the 4th of May, 1881,
he was thrown down a flight of ten stairs, suffering a complicated fracture
of the knee. He belongs to the I.O.O.F., and also the Sons of Hermann. His
wife was Miss Tams, of Holstein. They have had nine children, only three
are now living. He was one of a family of seventeen, of which there are
nine living.
From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical
Pub. Co., 1881
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Claus Thiessen who died at the Odd Fellows home at Green Bay, Monday,
May 16, was brought here from Milwaukee where the remains were cremated
and interred in the family lot. The deceased was born in Schleswig-
Holstein, Germany, April 28, 1837, and came to America in 1852 with his
parents locating on a large farm near here. In 1859 he was married to
Miss Tiedjens and they went to live on a farm in the town of Eaton. For
several years he was engaged in the hotel business at Kiel later traveling
for a distillery. He was in San Francisco at the time of the earth quake
where he lost all of his property. Being a member of the I.O.O.F. he was
admitted to the home at Green Bay where his death took place.
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Claus Thiessen, who has been an inmate of the Odd Fellows Home at Green
Bay for a number of years died Monday evening of diabetes. He was 75 years
old last month and a pioneer of this section. His remains will be take to
Milwaukee where they will be cremated and then brought here for burial.
Herman C. Thiessen and sister, Mrs. Val Voelker, were called to his bed-
side Monday morning, the former returning on the afternoon train, and later
being informed of his father's death returned to Green Bay Tuesday morning.
(5-24-1911 handwritten on the obit, no newspaper cited)
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From Calumet county marriage records (v.1 p.28)
Claus Thiessen and Catherine Tamms
Claus Thiessen
b: Germany –farmer
p: Matheas and Louisa Thiessen
m: Sept. 9, 1858 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein
to: Catherine Tamms
p: Claus and Catherine Tamms
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NOTE: Claus Thiessen was married to Catherine Tamms. Catherine died in 1901.  
Both Claus and Catherine are buried at New Holstein. The mention that Claus 
Thiessen might have been married to a "Miss Tiedjens" is due to a mistake printed 
in the obit of Claus Thiessen. It should be made clear that Claus Thiessen was 
married to Catherine Tamms.


CLAUS THIESSEN  (d. 1917)

After a lingering and gradual decline extending over several months, Claus Thiessen, 
a well known resident of this village, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. Arps, 
Saturday, September 15th.  The immediate cause of his death was dropsy brought on 
by a general debility due to old age.
Mr. Thiessen moved here from Chilton after the death of his mother in 1891, and since 
that time has made his home with his sister, Mrs. Arps. He was a genial, companionable 
man, who had a pleasant word for everybody. He lived a simple, frugal life, and cared 
little for the turmoil and stress of our modern high pressure social and commercial 
life. He quietly, unassumingly pursued the even tenor of his way until night’s shadow 
fell and he passed to “where beyond these voices there is peace.”
Claus Thiessen was born at Bartholt in the province of Holstein, Germany, October 15th, 
1837, and had therefore come within a single month of the age of four score years.  In 
1864 he came to this country to join his mother who was operating a meat market at 
Chilton.  The two continued this business until 1890, and when his mother died the 
following year he disposed of his property and moved to New Holstein, making his home 
with his sister.  Contented with his lot, in the possession of splendid health, and at 
peace with his fellowmen, the years of life’s autumn passed over him, until early in 
the present year signs of a general debility due to his advanced years became manifest, 
and since then his decline was gradual but none the less certain. What the love of his 
sister, added to the constant care and assistance of his nephew, Charles Arps, of 
Chilton, could do to alleviate his sufferings was done, until Saturday evening, when 
death brought the relief that nothing else could.  Funeral services were held at New 
Holstein cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased is survived by only one sister, Mrs. J. Arps, at whose home he passed away.  
One sister in Germany and one brother in Australia preceded him in death.
Calumet County Reporter, September 21, 1917


ELWIN H. THIESSEN

The death of Elwin Herman Thiessen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thiessen at the 
age of 23 occurred Sunday in Lincoln, Nebraska at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Franke, where he had been spending some time.  He had been in poor health for 
some time.  On August 31 he left for Lincoln, Nebraska, visiting for a month 
after which time he went to Boise, Idaho, where he visited for a month with Henry 
Schildhauer, an uncle. He returned to Lincoln, where he passed away. The deceased 
was born in New Holstein, and was educated in the public schools here.  He is 
survived by his parents and one sister, Sabina, who is at home.  The funeral 
services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with interment in the 
Reformed church cemetery.
Tri-County Record, December 22, 1927


HERMAN M. THIESSEN

From Calumet county marriage records:
Herman M. Thiessen and Caroline Schildhauer (v.3 p.255)
Sept. 16, 1899 in civil ceremony, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Herman M. Thiessen
Son of Peter M. Thiessen and Catherine Glasshoff
Born Town of New Holstein –machinist in New Holstein
Caroline Schildhauer
Daughter of Joachim Schildhauer and Dorothea Kuehl
Born Town of New Holstein
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From Calumet county death records:
Herman M. Thiessen (v.12 p.290)
Sept. 23, 1869-Sept. 22, 1948
Husband of Caroline Schildhauer
Son of Peter Thiessen and Catherine Glasshoff (both born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein –retired machinist
Died from “taking a cold”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
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Herman M. Thiessen, 79, passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday 
following a short illness.
He was born in town of New Holstein on Sept 23, 1869, the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thiessen. He spent his entire 
life in New Holstein where he was employed by the Lauson 
division of the Hart-Carter company and the Meili-Blumberg 
Corporation prior to retirement five years ago. He also 
served as a mail carrier on rural route 2 out of New 
Holstein.
He was married to Miss Caroline Schildhauer of New Holstein 
at Milwaukee on Sept. 16, 1899. She survives with a daughter, 
Sabina, in Milwaukee. One son, Elwin, preceded him in death 
on Dec. 18, 1927. Four brothers and two sisters also remain. 
They are Rudolph, Fred, Ernst and Edward Thiessen, Miss 
Mathilda Thiessen and Mrs. August Meyer of Chicago.
The deceased was a member of the New Holstein utility commission 
for several years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Erbe-
Hoffman Funeral home in New Holstein. The body will lie in state 
from Friday noon to the time of services. Rites will be 
conducted by the Rev. J. R. Seidler of St. John's Evangelical 
and Reformed church. Burial will be made in the city cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, Sept. 23, 1948
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From Calumet county death records:
Caroline S. Thiessen nee Schildhauer (v.12 p.512)
March 21, 1870-March 6, 1950
Daughter of Joachim Schildhauer and Dorothea Kuehl
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “coronary sclerosis”
Buried at New Holstein Cemtery


EMMA THODE

From Calumet county marriage records:
Marriage of William Theede(sic) and Emma Greve (v.2 p.74)
Dec. 6, 1884 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
William Theede
Son of Joachim Theede and Christine Weber
Farmer-born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
Emma Greve
Daughter of Simon Greve and Elisabeth Weber
Witnesses Claus Greve and Henry Greve
(Her photo is in the glass negatives)
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Word was received here Sunday by relatives, notifying them 
of the death of Mrs. Emma Thode (sic), who passed away that 
day at her home at 1913 N. Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, from 
injuries received in a fall from a chair at her home last 
week.
The deceased was born on a farm one mile north of this city 
on March 19, 1858, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Greve. 
On December 16, 1884 she was united in marriage to William 
Thode of this city. Shortly after their marriage they went 
to Holstein, Iowa, to make their home, where they resided 
until the death of Mr. Thode in 1895. Two sons, Grover and 
Elmer preceded Mrs. Thode in death. Since the death of her 
husband the deceased made her home in Milwaukee. The body 
was brought here Sunday afternoon and taken to the Erbe-
Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. J. M. Ayres, pastor of the 
Trinity Presbyterian church, Chilton, conducted the funeral 
services. Interment was made in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, December 9, 1937


DOROTHIA THOMSEN

Dorothea(sic) Thomsen, nee Schaar, was born November 8, 1845 in Brunsbuetiel, 
Koog, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. In 1857 she was married to Frederick Thomsen 
and a year later came to New Holstein and settled on a farm northeast of the 
village. 
Three children were born to them, one son and two daughters.  Her husband died 
in May 1902 and her son February 1903.
After the death of her husband she went to live with her daughter where she has 
since resided. She has always enjoyed good health until a few years ago
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Drews 
and the remains placed in the New Holstein cemetery beside those of her husband.
Calumet County Reporter, March 9, 1917


CHRISTINA TIEDJENS

Mrs. Christina Tiedjens passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John H. Arps, 
in this village on Tuesday of old age.
Mrs. Tiedjens was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 81 years ago and came 
to America with her parents in 1848.  In 1850 she was married to F. A. Hansen of 
this village and they began housekeeping on the farm owned by George Meyer.  
Four children were born to them; Mr. Gustav Hansen of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. John H. 
Arps of this village and Mrs. Chas. Veers of Marshfield.  Their son Fred died in 
early youth.  Mr. Hansen was elected as one of the first county clerk’s of Calumet 
County and moved his family to Chilton which was the county seat.  In 1860 he 
departed this life and Mrs. Hansen returned with her children to New Holstein. In 
1865 she was married to John Tiedjens at Houghton, Michigan where the couple resided 
for two years.  One son, Herman, was born to them.  In 1878 Mr. Tiedjens died since 
which time Mrs. Tiedjens has been living with her daughters and for the past 12 years 
she made her home with Mrs. Arps.  
The funeral was held at 1:30 Friday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arps 
and the remains interred in the New Holstein cemetery. Wm. Broeckert of Kiel 
officiated. 
Those from away who were in attendance at the funeral were;  Mrs. Chas. Veers and 
daughter, Agnes, of Marshfield, Gustav Hansen of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Jake 
Schneider of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Oesau and Mrs. Henry Oesau of Chilton.
Calumet County  Reporter, April 30, 1915
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(Note: Her maiden name was Oesau)


JOHN TIEDJENS

A shadow was cast over this community on Wednesday evening when it was learned 
that John Tiedjens had passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Behnke.
He had been in poor health for some time.  He was the last surviving member of 
the G. A. R. in this city.  If he had lived until April 2, he would have been 
84 years of age.  
He was born in Germany April 2, 1845, and when seven years of age came to this 
country with his parents and settled on the farm west of this city now owned by 
Harry Roeh. At seventeen years he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-first Wisconsin 
Regulars and was with the Army of Cumberland, taking part also in the battles 
of Stone River and Terryville. He received his discharge from service on June 
23, 1865, and returned to private life in this city.
He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Severin on April 2, 1869 and they 
located on a farm in Rantoul.  A number of years later they moved to Hilbert 
where they made their home until 1899, when they came to this city to make 
their home.
On January 1, 1926 Mrs. Tiedjens passed away, and since that time he had been 
making his home with Mrs. Behnke.  One child passed away a number of years ago.
He leaves to mourn his death his daughter, Mrs. Ed Behnke of this city, two 
sisters, Mrs. W. A.  Asmus of Hastings, Neb., and Miss Henrietta Tiedjens of 
this city; and two grandchildren, Elmer Behnke of this city and Miss Adela 
Behnke of Milwaukee. 
He was a member of the Turners, and after his comrades here had passed away he 
became a member of the G. A. R. post at Chilton, and an honorary member of the 
A. E. Hansen Women’s Relief Corps of this city.
Funeral services were held at the Behnke home at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, 
and at 2 o’clock at the local Reformed church, Rev. A George Schmid officiating, 
with interment in the local cemetery. 
Tri-County Record, April 4, 1929


CHRISTIAN TIMM

A former well known resident of the town of New Holstein, Mr. Christian Timm was 
called by death Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, having passed by some months mans’ allotted 
three score and ten years.  The Timm family came here from Germany in the pioneer 
days of the town, and for several years he operated a farm east of the village in 
the early 80’s.  However, he moved with his family to Minnesota, where he owned a 
farm for a number of years.  Recently he moved with his wife to Nelson, Pepin 
County, Wisconsin, where he died Tuesday of diabetes.
Mr. Timm was a native of the providence of Holstein, Germany and was a brother to 
the late Herman and Henning Timm.  He is survived by his widow and six children 
and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. John Kraemer and Mrs. Mary Schummann of 
Marion, Wis.  The remains were interred in New Holstein cemetery.
Calumet County Reporter, February 25, 1916


EMILIE O. TIMM

Funeral services for Miss Emilie O. Timm were held from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral 
home Sunday afternoon.  She died Thursday afternoon at the Sunset Nursing home at 
Sheboygan, having been ill for some time.  She was born in New Holstein July 28, 
1873, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Timm.  She attended the local 
schools.  Miss Timm was a charter member of the Pastime club, the German Reading 
circle, Red Cross, T-B society, St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church, and 
past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star.  Survivors are two brothers, Dr. 
Edmund Timm of Florida, and H. C. Timm of New Holstein, four sisters and one 
brother preceded her in death. Eastern Star services were held at the funeral home.  
Burial was made in the city cemetery with the Rev. Roland Kley officiating.  
Pallbearers were Ruben Kuehl, Eugene Wulff, Bruno Griem, Alfred Laun, Jr., Gilbert 
Hipke, and Everett Cooley.
Tri-County Record, April 23, 1953
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Emelie O. Timm (v.62 p.72)
Single
July 28, 1873-April 16, 1953
Daughter of Herman C. Timm and Augusta Muenster
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “apoplexy”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


HENNING A. TIMM

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1914 at five o’clock, another old pioneer of New 
Holstein was called from our midst, by apoplexy.
Henning Timm was born in Marne, Holstein, Germany on August 5, 1832 and 
emigrated to America in 1848 with his father and younger brother H. C. Timm 
Sr., who preceded him in death eight years ago.  They settled on a farm just 
east of the village. His father married again after settling in this village. 
This part of the country was a wilderness at that time with only a few white 
settlers scattered about and it took much hard work to hew a farm out of the 
forest.  
For a few years, after leaving the farm in 1879, Mr. Timm conducted a hotel 
now known as the Curtiss Hotel and was also in the lumber business for several 
years.
Mr. Timm never married although he had a fondness for little children and would 
play with them by the hour.  For the past sixteen years he has been living with 
the Timm family where he lived a happy and contented life.  Never a man to push 
himself forward on his fellow men he did not gain prominence by holding 
political offices, but his name will long linger in the hearts of those who 
knew him as a man of sterling worth, ever ready to lift a helping hand to a 
neighbor or friend.
He is survived by three half sisters, Mrs. John Kraemer and Mrs. Ida Hill of 
New Holstein, Mrs. Mary Schussman of Marion and Christian Timm of Fountain 
City.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the house and 
the remains will be interred in the New Holstein cemetery.
Calumet County Reporter, December 11, 1915


GUSTAVE HENRY VAN BERGEN

From Calumet county death records:
Gustave Henry Van Bergen (v.5 p.185)
Single
April 7, 1888-June 10, 1908
Son of John Van Bergen and Katherine Messmann (both born Germany)
Farmer -born in Wisconsin
Died from "pernicious anemia"
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
 

GERHARD VAN DER ZWAAG

Gerhard Vander Zwaag, 70, passed away here at 7:45 a.m. Sunday from an illness 
of three weeks.  Mr. Vander Zwaag was born March 12, 1863 in Walvega, Friesland 
Providence, Netherlands, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobus Vander Zwaag.  The 
family came to this country August 4, 1893 and located at Downer Grove, Ill., 
until December of the same year, when they came to New Holstein. Gerhard Vander 
Zwaag spent the remainder of his life here with the exception of one year in 
Chicago.  In 1900 he purchased a farm  in the town of New Holstein where he was 
joined two years later by his brother, John.  In 1912 they disposed of the farm 
and came to the city of New Holstein to make their home together.  Mr. Vander 
Zwaag was affiliated with St. John’s Reformed church here for forty years. He 
is survived by two brothers, John of this city and Henry in the province of 
Drenthe, Netherlands; a sister, Mrs. John De Buhr of Elkhart Lake.  Funeral 
services will be held this Thursday at 1:30 o’clock at the Vander Zwaag home 
and at 2 o’clock at St. John’s Reformed church.  The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid will 
officiate and burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery.
Tri-County Record, August 17, 1933


YMKJE VAN DER ZWAAG

On Wednesday evening, April 5th, at 10:30 o’clock Mrs. Ymkge(sic) Vander Zwaag 
was called to her eternal reward at her home in the village, after a week’s 
illness due to grippe and infirmities of old age.
The deceased, nee Post, was born in Wolvega, Prov. Friesland, Netherlands, 
Feb. 14, 1836.  She was married in Holland to Jacobas Vander Zwaag on May 14th, 
1859. In 1894, together with her husband and daughter she came to New Holstein, 
where they lived until the death of Mr. Vander Zwaag, Dec. 31, 1910. Since that 
time she has been making her home in the village.
The deceased leaves to mourn her death, one daughter, Mrs. John DeBuhr of the 
village and three sons, one son residing in Holland.  Twelve grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will take place tomorrow, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from 
the Reformed church, this village, Rev. W. Rech of Kiel officiating.  Interment 
will be in the New Holstein cemetery.
New Holstein Reporter, April 7, 1922


ANNA VEERS

Mr. Puchner spoke eloquently, yet tenderly and compassionately, at the grave of 
Anna Veers. Anna was the oldest child of John and Clara Veers. She had apparently 
recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia, when suddenly a relapse set in 
Saturday night and ended her short life the following day.  We join with the many 
friends of the above named families in extending our heartfelt sympathies in their 
bereavement.
Chilton Times, September 19, 1891


CLARA VEERS

Mrs. John Veers Of New Holstein Is Called To Rest
New Holstein—Mrs. John Veers, 70, passed away at 6 p.m. Monday, after an 
illness of several weeks’ duration.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. 
Friday at the home of her son, Ernest Veers in the town of New Holstein. 
The Rev. A. G. Schmid of St. John’s Reformed church will officiate and 
interment will be in the New Holstein city cemetery.
Mrs. Veers was born in New Holstein on November 17, 1861, the daughter of 
Ferdinand and Anna Ree. On November 8, 1886, she was married to John Veers.  
The couple lived on a farm one and one-half miles west of New Holstein 
until 1916, when they disposed of the property to their son, Ernest. Since 
then Mr. and Mrs. Veers have resided on Randolph Street here.  In September, 
due to the ill health of Mrs. Veers, the couple returned to the farm home 
to reside with their son.  Mrs. Veers was affiliated with the New Holstein 
Ladies’ Aid society.  This group will attend the funeral in a body.
Those who survive Mrs. Veers are her husband; one son, Ernest; three grand-
children, Lloyd, Eugene and Robert Veers; one brother, Sigfried Ree of 
Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Frank McGarigle of Port Edwards.
The Sheboygan Press, November 24, 1931
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
*********
From Calumet county death records:
Clara Veers nee Ree (v.8 p.780)
Wife of John Veers
Nov. 23, 1931-Nov. 23, 1931
[this is a mistake in the record –it gives the death date twice
Clara is noted as being 70 years and 6 days of age at death –
this would give her birth date as Nov. 17, 1861]
Daughter of Ferdinand Ree (born at Altona, Germany) and
     Anna Schroeder (born Appenverden, Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “hepatic carcinoma”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


ERNEST VEERS  (d. 1910)

Ernst Veers died at his home in the village on Wednesday of last week from 
stomach troubles brought on by infirmities of old age.  Mr. Veers was born 
in Heide, Holstein, Germany in 1824 and lived in that country until he was 
24 years of age when he came to New Holstein with a company of immigrants 
who opened up the wilderness and hewed the way for a living in the forests 
that was around here at that time. On Nov. 8, 1850 he was united in marriage 
to Miss Bertha Greening, daughter of Judge Greening who served on the bench 
for 25 years in this county.  She passed away in March 1890. Two sons, John 
living on the old homestead, Charley  in Colorado and four daughters, Mary, 
who remained home to brighten the life of her aged father.  Mrs. Claus 
Wichman living near here, Mrs. Anna Koch of Marshfield and Mrs. Lowenhagen 
of Colorado.  Mr. Veers lived on the farm for many years until his son John, 
came into possession of it, when he began wandering about in search of health. 
He stayed some time in Colorado and at Nashville, Tenn.  Seven years ago he 
moved to this village and his daughter kept house for him.  The funeral was 
held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock and he was placed beside his wife in 
the New Holstein cemetery.  Rev Th. Schildknecht officiated.
Calumet County Reporter, March 9, 1910
*********
From Calumet county marriage records:
Ernest Veers and Bertha Gruening (v.2 p.16)
Married Nov. 8, 1850 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein
[married by Charles Gruenig, who is perhaps father of the bride]
Ernest Veers
Resident of Town of New Holstein
[no other info given]
Bertha Gruening
[no other info given]
Witnesses John Arens and Nicholas Witt


JOHN VEERS

From Calumet county death records:
John Veers (v.8 p.780)
Widower of Clara [Ree]
April 15, 1856-May 20, 1945
Son of Ernest Veers and Agnes Gruening (both born Germany)
Born in Town of New Holstein –farmer 
Died from “coronary occtusion, sudden –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


MARY VEERS

Miss Mary Veers, 84, former resident of this city, passed away at the home of 
her niece, Mrs. Frank Zeppler at Milwaukee last Wednesday evening.  Her body 
was brought here Friday, where it lay in state at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral 
Home until 2 p.m. Saturday, when services were held.  Burial was made in the 
local cemetery.  Miss Veers was born in the town of New Holstein on May 5th, 
1852, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Veers.  She spent 
most of her life here, with the exception of five years she lived in Marshfield 
and the last 13 years spent with a niece. Of the past 13 years, 3 were spent in 
Sheboygan and 10 in Milwaukee.  Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Lucy Loevenhagen 
of Fruita, Colo., and one brother, John Veers of here.
Tri-County Record, October 22, 1936


ROBERT W. VEERS

New Holstein Man Killed In Plane Blast
NEW HOLSTEIN - Captain Robert W. Veers, 34, was killed when a B57 Stratojet 
bomber was ripped apart by a violent explosion near Savannah, Ga., Monday 
at 6:30 a.m. according to word received here by his parents Monday.
Capt Veers was one of four men aboard the plane who were killed. He was an 
instructor in navigation and was riding along on the plane as an observer. 
The plane exploded about three minutes after it took off from Hunter Air 
Force Base.
He was born at New Holstein on July 10, 1919, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst 
Veers who now reside at 2121 W. Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein.
He attended rural schools and graduated from New Holstein High School in 
1937. He worked at a shoe factory until he enlisted in the Air Force in 
1940.
He was stationed at Sault Ste Marie, Mich., and on Oct 29, 1942, was 
married to Elizabeth Worrilow, in that city. He was later transferred to 
the navigation school at Hondo, Texas.
During World War II he served in India, China and Guam as a navigator and 
an instructor in navigation.
He is survived by his wife who was living with him at Savannah, his parents 
and two brothers, Lloyd of New Holstein, and Eugene, of Grafton. At present 
funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The Sheboygan Press, June 22, 1954, Page 1
**********     
Full military rites for Capt. Robert W. Veers, 34 of New Holstein, will be 
conducted at 3 p. m. Saturday 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 in which members of the New Holstein American 
Legion Post No. 124 will participate.
Military rites wll be held at the grave in the New Holstein City cemetery.
Capt. Veers, son of Mr. and Mrs Ernst Veers, of 2121 W. Wisconsin Ave., 
New Holstein, was one of four airman killed early Monday when a B57 
Stratojet bomber was ripped apart by an explosion near Savannah, Ga. 
The mid-air explosion of the plane, in which Veers was riding as an observer, 
occurred shortly after it took off from Hunter Air Force Base. he was an 
aviation instructor at the base.
Capt. Veer's body will arrive in New Holstein at 4 p. m. Friday. Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock Friday evening.
The Sheboygan Press, June 23, 1954


ETHEL VOIGT

The sad news reached the Reporter office this (Friday) afternoon of the sudden 
death of Miss Ethel Voigt, one of New Holstein’s most popular young ladies.
Miss Voigt had been employed at the store of the Hipke Drug Co. for the past few 
months, and only recently she resigned her position to take a course in a Milwaukee 
business college. Before leaving she decided to undergo an operation for the 
removal of her tonsils and adenoids.  The operation was performed this (Friday) 
morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt.  At 1:30 p.m. her 
spirit departed from her body just as she was recovering nicely from the effects 
of the ether.
Calumet County Reporter, August 23, 1918


JOHN VOLLSTEADT

On Friday of last week, John Vollstedt(sic), son of N. Vollstedt of our 
village, was buried in the cemetery here.  The deceased has been in 
Milwaukee for several months, learning the butcher trade.  The forepart 
of last week a telegram was received by Mr. Vollstedt, informing him of 
his son’s sickness.  Mr. V. immediately left for Milwaukee and returned 
two days after with his son as a corpse.  The deceased was eighteen years 
of age and leaves a large circle of friends, who deeply regret his 
departure.
Chilton Times, March 27, 1885


NICHOLAS VOLLSTEADT

The entire community was deeply grieved on Tuesday when it was learned that 
Nicolas W. F. Vollsteadt, one of the well-known and highly respected citizens 
of this village, had passed away very suddenly.  Mr. Vollsteadt had just 
returned from the meat market with meat he had purchased and upon entering his 
home dropped to the floor and expired. A stoke of apoplexy was the cause.
The deceased was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, on March 17, 1841.  At 
the age of eighteen years he came to America and worked in the copper mines 
in the region of Lake Superior.  At the age of twenty he came to New Holstein. 
Fifty-six years ago he was married to Sophie Jens of New Holstein. The couple 
made their home in this village, Mr. Volsteadt having been engaged in the 
butcher business at the west end of town for many years.  Since his retirement 
twenty-three years ago, his son, August has been conducting the business.  Mrs. 
Vollsteadt preceded her husband in death thirty-five years ago.  Nine children 
were born of their union, four sons and five daughters.  One son, John, passed 
away at the age of eighteen years.
Mr. Vollsteadt is one of the pioneer settlers of this village and during his 
many years residence here his friends multiplied and in their esteem he stood 
highly.  He took a great interest in art and his unlimited skill as a painter 
is shown by the many beautiful paintings in his own home and those of his 
children.
He leaves to mourn his sudden departure, eight children, namely; Mrs. Peter 
Iversen, Mrs. A. T. Hipke, Mrs. Geo. Schaar, Mrs. John Schwalenberg, August 
and Edward Vollsteadt, all of New Holstein and Geo. Vollsteadt of Kiel.  
Eighteen grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at 2 p.m. from the 
residence.  Prin. W. H. Luehr of Manitowoc will officiate at the obsequies.  
Interment will take place in the New Holstein cemetery.
New Holstein Reporter, December 8, 1922


WILLARD VOLLSTEADT

Upon the love light of another fireside circle has fallen the somber shadow 
that shrouds the lives of each and all.  Almost without warning, from the 
hearts that loved, and arms that shielded and sheltered him, there was torn 
the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vollstedt(sic), Saturday evening, at 
seven o’clock, March 11th.
Bright and happy, as usual, in the morning, the little midget was seized with 
quick pneumonia early in the day, and in spite of all that medical skill could 
do, the spirit departed from his little body.
Little Willard Vollstedt was born April 21, 1914, and was the light and life 
of the family circle. It was a sad blow to the fond parents, who are bowed down 
with grief, and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their 
sorrow.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, and were in the charge of Rev. 
Ludwig, pastor of the M. E. church, Sheboygan Falls.  
Calumet County Reporter, March 17, 1916


AUGUST VOLLSTEDT

From Calumet county death records (v.17 p.477):
August Vollstedt 
July 3, 1871-Jan. 24, 1965
Son of Nicholas Vollstedt and Sophia Jens
Born New Holstein –merchant in retail meats
Died from “malnutrition and anemia, 3 months –annular carcinoma of the stomach”
Buried New Holstein Cemetery
*******
August Vollstedt, 93, of 2012 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died Sunday at
Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, where he had been a resident for three weeks.
He was born in New Holstein July 3, 1871, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas
Vollstedt, and was married to Minnie Beyersteat Oct. 7, 1899, in New Hol- 
wife preceded him in death.(sic)
Mr. Vollstedt was in the retail meat business in New Holstein most of his
adult life. He was the last surviving member of the original New Holstein
Turners, he was also the last surviving member of the city's first fire
department.
Surviving are three sons, Waldemar, New Holstein, John, Vaciville, Calif.,
and James, Fond du Lac; four daughters, Miss Else Vollstedt and Mrs. Richard
(Alice) Cooley, both of New Holstein; Mrs. P.J. (Mary Ann) Klaudt, Toledo,
Ohio. and Mrs. Herman (Margaret) Bonkamp, Waukegan, Ill., 17 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Erbe-Hoffman
Funeral Home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Charles A. Koch, pastor of St.
John's United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein
Cemetery.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
(Jan. 24, 1968 handwritten on obit, no newspaper cited)
(His picture is in the glass negative photos)


MINNIE VOLLSTEDT

From Sheboygan county death records:
Minnie Vollstedt nee Beyerstedt (v.62 p.250)
July 14, 1874-June 18, 1953
[wife of August Vollstedt]
Daughter of Frederick Beyerstedt and Anna Arps
Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
Died from “cerebral vascular accident, June 16, 1953 –cardio-vascular-
   renal disease, 1945 –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
(Note: The d. year doesn't match the tombstone.)


DOROTHEA VOLQUARTS

The remains of Mrs. Dorothea Volquarts, who died at her home at Glenbuelah on 
February 25, 1910, where brought here for burial on Monday morning and interred 
in the New Holstein cemetery at 10 o’clock.  Rev. Schildknecht officiating.
Dorothea Buensow was born at Kiel, Germany, in the year 1826 on Aug. 25. In 1853 
she was married to Henry Volquarts and in the same year they moved to this 
country and settled at New Holstein.  In 1864 they moved to Glenbuelah where 
they have since resided.  On September 28, 1893 her husband departed from this 
life leaving her to carry on this work alone.  One son, C. H. Volquarts, a 
photographer of Plymouth, and one daughter were born to them, and they still 
survive.
Calumet County Reporter, March 2, 1910


CATHERINA M. VON BERGEN

It has become our painful duty to announce the sudden death of Mrs. John Von Bergen, 
of Charlestown.  Last Tuesday a child was born, which died in a few hours and since 
then she has suffered terrible pains, until Saturday morning, when death relieved 
her of her affliction.  The funeral took place at our cemetery on Monday and it was 
one of the largest ever witnessed here.  The soldiers of the vicinity, with their 
flag draped in black crape, preceded the mourning family.  At the cemetery another 
large crowd of people had gathered to pay the last tribute to their much beloved 
friend. 
Mrs. v. Bergen, nee Kathrina Massmann, was born in Albersdorf providence, Holstein, 
Germany, on the 16th of April 1844.  When 13 years old, she removed to America with 
her parents and married Mr. v. Bergen, in July 1863.  They had eleven children, six 
of whom are living. Besides the death of five children, they had a good share of 
other troubles and cares, but in spite of that, they have always been jolly, 
contented, and never discouraged.  She was a good wife and a kind mother and her 
husband and children, four of whom are small, will greatly miss their loved one.  
She was known, liked and beloved by nearly everyone in this town, as well as in the 
town she lived in and was always a welcome guest to her large number of friends, all 
of whom mourn her death sadly.  We extend deep heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved 
family.
Chilton Times, June 17, 1886


ANNA VOSS

The community was shocked on Monday when it learned that Mrs. Hans Voss had passed 
away at her home, of a heart attack, about eleven o’clock Sunday morning.  She was 
in good health and was preparing to go to the home of her son John at Collins when 
she suffered a heart stroke and passed away.  She was born in Schleswig-Holstein, 
Germany, April 15, 1849.  Her maiden name was Anna Reinholdt.  She came to this 
country with her parents when three years of age.  On January 16, 1870 she was 
united in marriage to Hans Voss and they resided on a farm at Rantoul for 42 years. 
They moved to this city in 1912 where they have since made their home.  Mr. Voss 
passed away on March 21, 1929. Eight children were born to them: three daughters – 
Mrs. James Behnke of Rantoul, Mrs. Elmer Falk of Hortonville, and Miss Ida at home; 
and five sons – William of Colby; Gustave of Dorchester; George of Brillion; John 
of Collins; and Edward of Milwaukee,  Eighteen grandchildren and five great-grand-
children also mourn her death.  Mrs. Voss was a member of the Ev. Lutheran church, 
the Lutheran Ladies’Aid society, and the New Holstein Ladies’ Aid.  Funeral services 
were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and 2 o’clock at the Lutheran 
church.  The Rev. Ranthum officiating, and interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, December 31, 1931


HANS VOSS

Hans Voss passed away at his home here early Friday morning.  He was 85 
years of age.  He was born April 25, 1843 at Annen Norder Dithmarschen, 
Germany. At the age of twenty-five years he came to this country and made 
his home with Mike Thede. Two years later he purchased a farm near Potter. 
He was united in marriage on January 16, 1870 to Miss Anna Reinholdt. They 
resided on the farm at Potter for forty-two years.  Eleven children were 
born to them, eight of whom are still living.  They moved to this city in 
1912 and have since made their home here.  One son, Helmuth, passed away 
in 1920 from injuries received during the World war.  He passed away on 
the morning of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Next year they world 
have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.  
Mr. Voss is survived by his wife, three daughters, Bertha of Rantoul, 
Alvina of Hortonville, and Miss ida at home; five sons, Edward of Milwaukee, 
William of Colby, Gustave of Abbotsford, John of Collins, and George of 
Brillion.  
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Lutheran 
church, the Rev. Walter Laesch officiating, with interment in the local 
cemetery.
Tri-County Record, March 28, 1929


HERMUTH VOSS

The sorrowful news was heralded about the village this Friday morning that 
Hermuth Voss had died at 6:35 o’clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hans Voss from a wound that he received while fighting for his country 
in the battle of France.
Hermuth Voss was born in the town of Rantoul on May 5, 1896, and came with 
his parents here about seven years ago.  He attended the public school and 
also took a course in a business college at Milwaukee.  He was employed by 
A. W. Freund & Co. and also the Geo. L. Leverenz Co. and answered the call 
of his country while employed in the later store in the fall of 1897. After 
having secured training in various camps in the United State he was 
transported with his company, the 58 infantry to France.  After seeing two 
months of active service he was wounded in the head at the battle at France 
and was taken to a base hospital and later spent several months at hospitals 
here until his discharge in January of last year and returned to his home 
here and has since secured occasional occupation. He complained occasionally 
of slight headaches and lately noticed that the wound was troublesome.
Just last Monday he returned from Collins where he had assisted his brother 
John taking inventory.  On Wednesday he became ill and medical aid was 
summoned, but his illness became so severe that even though every possible 
effort was made to relieve his suffering, the end came early this morning.
He was a young man of exceptional cheerful disposition and had a scope of 
friends who will miss him from their midst.
He is survived by his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Voss, five brothers, 
William, Amherst; John, Collins; Gustav, Colby; George, Sherwood; Edward at 
home; three sisters;  Mrs. Joach Behnke, Rantoul; Mrs. E. J. Falk, Adell 
and Ida at home.
Even though all the family was at Hermuth’s bedside when death came they were 
not prepared for this sorrowful gathering as they had all come home to assist 
their parents in celebrating such a rare event as their golden wedding 
anniversary which is today. 
The funeral will be held from the residence Monday afternoon and the remains 
will be interred in the local cemetery.  The pastor of the Lutheran church 
of which the deceased was a member, will officiate.
New Holstein Reporter, January 16, 1920


LOUIS WALSH

A happy home was shrouded in sorrow Tuesday afternoon when Louis Walsh became a 
victim of influenza, and died, leaving a young wife and a babe of only three weeks. 
Louis Walsh was born July 11, 1899 at Canton, Barrow County.  On January 15, 1918 
he was united in marriage to Dorothea Aggen after a brief courtship.  For a few 
months they made their home at Milwaukee and then moved to New Holstein to live 
with Mrs. Walsh’s father, Simon Aggen.  Mr. Walsh found employment in the Lauson 
shops.  On February 9th he contracted a cold and remained home from work the 
following day.  The cold became more severe and a physician was called Wednesday 
who pronounced it influenza.  Pneumonia developed a few days later which caused 
his untimely death Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock of this week. He reached the 
age of 28 years, 5 months and 17 days.  He is survived by his wife and little son, 
father and mother, and one brother, two sisters, and a number of relative and 
friends.  The funeral services were held from the Aggen residence at 2:00 o’clock 
this Friday afternoon.  Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating.
Chilton Times, March 1, 1919


RHODA WALSH

After suffering with pneumonia for one week, Mrs. Howard Walsh, aged 33, passed 
away at 1 a.m. Saturday at her home here.  Mrs. Walsh, nee Rhoda M. Schroeder, 
was born in this city on February 16, 1902, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Schroeder.  When she was three years old, her parents moved to Saskatchewan, 
Canada, and on December 6, 1923 she was married there to Howard Walsh. Following 
their marriage they lived at Vermont until 1926, and then came to this city to 
reside.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Walsh is survived by four children, two 
daughters and two sons, one brother, Eldred Schroeder of Honolulu; a great-aunt, 
Miss Mary Wichmann, who resides at the Walsh home, and another aunt, Mrs. Hattie 
Bauer of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services were held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home at 2 p.m., with the 
Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Interment was made in the local city cemetery.
Tri-County Record, August 1, 1935


ALICE WEBER

Mrs. Alice Weber, 86, a former resident of New Holstein, died Friday at
the home of her daughter in Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Born in New Holstein on Oct 31, 1876, she was the daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Friess. She attended local schools and was married to
Louis Weber on Oct. 28, 1899 in New Holstein. Mr. Weber died Nov. 28,
1943.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. E.C. (Dulcie) Forsythe of Smyrna Beach;
a son, Henry, Seattle, Wash.; six grandchildren and three great-grand-
children; a brother, Jacob, Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Della Peetz,
Milwaukee. A daughter, Lorna, died in 1952.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Erbe-Hoffmann
Funeral Home in New Holstein, the Rev. Charles A. Koch, pastor of St.
John's United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the New
Holstein Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
(No newspaper named, April 19, 1963 handwritten on the obituary)


ARTHUR WEBER

Arthur G. Weber, 74, of R.1, New Holstein, a former supervisor and Town
of New Holstein chairman for 15 years, died Friday at Calumet Memorial
Hospital in Chilton after being stricken with an apparent heart attack.
A lifelong resident of the New Holstein area, Mr. Weber was born July
22, 1898, on R.1, New Holstein, the son of the late Gustav and Emily
Leverenz Weber.
He attended district schools and also studied at the UW-Madison for two
years. He was engaged in farming throughout his adult life.
His marriage to the former Esther Selka took place in Sheboygan on June
24, 1924.
Mr. Weber was a past worthy patron of New Holstein Order of Eastern Star,
262 and a past worshipful master and trustee of New Holstein F. and A.M.,
172. He also was a member of Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Masons of 
Milwaukee.
He was formerly secretary of the Equity Coop and of Schleswig Telephone
Co.
Mr. Weber was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Meggers.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two grandchildren; one brother,
Clifford, of New Holstein and two sisters, the Misses Elsie and Viola
Weber, both of Appleton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist
Church in Meggers with the Rev. Lorene Iwakiri, pastor, officiating. 
Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. (edited for living persons)
(1972 handwritten on obit, no newspaper cited)


CHRISTOPHER WEBER

The sad news reached us Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock that Mr. Christoph Weber, 
who had been very low for some time with the distressing sickness, asthma, and 
being well advanced in years, had given up his life’s work and now lies in 
peaceful repose.
Christoph Weber was born in Mager Kog, Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, on May 22, 
1829.  At the age of 23 years he left that country and made his way to New 
Holstein. In 1854 he was married to Magrada Pickel , and she shared his lot in 
hewing out a way to success.  They lived on a farm only a few miles from town 
which was a wilderness at that time, much work had to be done to get the ground 
in shape to raise anything, but by great hardships and privations they managed 
to clear their farm.
Eleven children were born to them, seven of whom are living in this vicinity, 
Henry, Ferdinand, Adolph, Gustav and Louie, Mrs. C. H. Griem and Mrs. J. G. Griem.  
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J. Thede of Holstein, Iowa. Twenty-six 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild are also among the relatives who mourn the 
loss of this venerable old gentleman who has made life pleasant for them.
In 1890 he left the farm and settled in this village surrounded by most of his 
children who were ever watchful to grant his every wish during his last years with 
them.
The funeral will take place from the home, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock and he 
will be laid to rest in the New Holstein cemetery.
Calumet County Reporter, April 24, 1910


DORA WEBER

Mrs. Ferdinand Weber, 73, passed away at her home here Saturday evening at 
7 o’clock, after having been ill for the past three months.  The deceased 
was born in the town of New Holstein May 8, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Henry Matzen. March 16, 1883, she was united in marriage with Ferdinand 
Weber.  The couple made their home on the Weber homestead in the town of New 
Holstein until 1910 when they moved to this city. After three years residence 
here, they moved to Sun River and Great Falls, Montana, where they remained 
until 1915, when they returned here.  
Besides her husband, Mrs. Weber is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Luebbe 
of Sun River, Montana, and three sons, Emil of here, Ed in Baker Oregon, and 
Milton of Great Falls, Montana, four grandchildren, and a brother, Fred Matzen 
of here. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann 
Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid of St. John’s Evangelical and 
Reformed church officiating.  Interment was made in the local cemetery. The 
New Holstein Ladies’ Aid Society, of which the deceased was a member, attended 
the funeral in a body.
Tri-County Record, June 25, 1936


FERDINAND WEBER

Ferdinand Weber, 79, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his son, 
Emil, at Meggers.  Mr. Weber was born February 21, 1858, in the town of New 
Holstein on a farm now owned by Albert Hartmann.  His parents were the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Weber. 
On March 16, 1883, Mr. Weber was united in marriage to Dora Matzen and the 
couple lived in the Weber homestead for 28 years. In 1911, they moved to this 
city and lived here continuously with the exception of several years spent in 
Montana.  Mr. Weber was director of the school board of Joint District No. 1 
for twenty years.  Since the death of his wife on June 20, 1936, he made his 
home with his son, Emil.  Survivors are: three sons, Emil of Meggers, Edward 
in Oregon, and Milton at Great Falls, Montana; one daughter, Mrs. John Luebbe, 
Jr. of Sun River, Montana; four grandchildren and three brother, Henry, Gustave 
and Louis, all of here.
Tri-County Record, June 10, 1937


HENRY J. WEBER

Henry Weber, 80, passed away Tuesday at his home here, after a lingering illness 
of about a year.  He was born December 19, 1856, on a farm in the town of New 
Holstein, where he spent his entire youth, with the exception of a few years in 
Minnesota.  On March 14, 1883 he was united in holy wedlock with Helen M. Arps, 
and the couple settled on a farm in Charlestown, where they lived for nine years, 
and then moved to a farm west of here.  In 1912 they moved to this city, where 
they have since made their home on Washington Street.  
Survivors are his widow, two daughters, Lynda Weber, instructor at the University 
of Wisconsin high school at Madison, and Edna H. Weber, instructor at the West 
Division high school at Milwaukee; one son, John Eldon Weber of Los Angeles, 
California, and two brothers, Gustave and Louis of this city.  Funeral services 
were held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid of 
the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating.  Burial was made in 
the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, September 16, 1937


LOUIS WEBER

From Calumet county death records:
Louis Weber (v.11 p.275)
Feb. 4, 1871-Nov. 28, 1943
Husband of Alice Weber
Son of Christopher Weber and Margaret Pickle (both born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein –general worker in mill
Died from “gastric carcinoma with hemorrhage –laporotomey, June 1943 
   –unoperable gastric carcinoma”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
*******
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


MARGARETHA WEBER

Mrs. Margaretha Weber died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Griem on Friday 
afternoon of last week, her life having run its course.  Margaretha Pickel was 
born March 4, 1827 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and in 1852 came to New 
Holstein where she was married in 1854 to Mr. Christoph Weber, who preceded her 
in death five years ago.  They spent the greater part of their lives on the old 
homestead near Meggers where five stalwart sons and two daughters came to bless 
their happy union. She was devoted to her family and was ever employed in making 
a good home for her husband and children.  Living a life of peace and happiness 
she brought up her children in the same way.
After retiring from the farm they purchased a home in the village where they 
resided until the death of Mr. Weber when she went to live with her sons and 
daughter.  She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, Henry, Ferdinand, Gustau, 
Adolph and Louis and Mrs. Jas. G. Griem all of this village, and Mr. Chas. 
Griem of Denver, Colorado.
The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Griem Monday afternoon 
and a large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place in the New 
Holstein cemetery.  Rev. Plappert officiated.
Calumet County Reporter, February 19, 1915


ANNA M. WEIHLER

Mrs. Mary Weiler(sic), one of the early settlers of the town of Charlestown, died 
very suddenly on Sunday morning, April 26, of heart disease. She and her son William 
had been out in the yard for a short time when she returned to the house and he 
went up the road to a neighbor’s.  After an absence of twenty minutes he returned 
and found his mother dead. She was a woman of a kind and loving nature and enjoyed 
a large circle of friends.  Her funeral took place on Tuesday.  Her remains were 
taken to New Holstein for burial.
Chilton Times, May 2, 1891


JOHN GEORGE WEIHLER

George Weihler, former resident here died Sunday afternoon at this home in 
Minneapolis, Minn., after having been ill for several years.  The body was 
brought here on Tuesday night, and was taken to the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral 
Home, where funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. 
A. George Schmid officiating, and interment was made in the local cemetery.  
Mr. Weihler, who left here about 35 years ago for Minneapolis, is survived 
by a brother, Edward of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mr. Mary Toetel of Ashland.
Tri-County Record, October 31, 1935


CATHERINE WELKER

Mrs. Katherine Welker died Monday January 25th from apoplexy at the advanced age 
of 71 years and eight month.
Mrs. Welker was born in Holstein, Germany on March 17, 1848 where she grew to young 
womanhood.  In 1865 she was married to John Welker and shortly after they left the 
land of their birth for the land of promise.  Mr. Welker worked as a farm hand the 
first three years after locating here, then they moved onto the farm now owned by 
Walter Hansen.  After a few years they purchased a larger farm west of the village 
where they lived until they purchased the farm which is now the Herman Wessel place. 
Sixteen years ago they moved to this village where they have since resided.  
Three sons, Peter and Henry of New Holstein and John of Oregon, came to bless their 
union, besides five daughters, Mrs. Mary Luebbe of New Holstein, Mrs. Emma Stumpf 
and Bertha Welker of St. Louis and Frieda at home.  Mrs. Welker always took a 
prominent part in the work on the farm and worked early and late to make a home for 
her children and husband.  Ever faithful to her home ties she won the confidence of 
her children who will remember her with the pleasantest thoughts for years to come. 
She was of a natural sunny disposition which endeared her to the many friends.  Had 
she lived until March 26, 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Welker would have celebrated their 
golden wedding among their children and friends. The funeral was held from the home 
on Wisconsin Street at two o’clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Plappert officiating. The 
remains were laid to rest at the New Holstein cemetery.            
Calumet County Reporter, January 29, 1915


DORA WELKER

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Welker of New Holstein will celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary on Thursday, September 7th, with open house to
their many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Welker were married by the Justice of the Peace Henry
Meggers on September 7, 1894, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Claus Sievers in the town of Schleswig.
Dora Sievers was born September 1, 1871 in the town of Schleswig,
about four miles east of New Holstein. Peter Walker was born the son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Welker of the town of New Holstein, April 22,
1867.
After their marriage the Welkers lived on a farm, now known as the
Arno Matzen farm, and later they operated a farm now owned by Otto
Boege. About 28 years ago they retired, taking up residence in New
Holstein.
The couple has two sons, Leonard, who resides in New Holstein, and
Clarence, who is employed in Chicago. Mrs. Welker has two brothers,
Peter Sievers of DelRay Beach, Floriday, and George Sievers of 
Moscow, Idaho; Mr. Welker has a brother Henry on the farm home, and
four sisters, Mrs. John Luebbe of New Holstein, and Mrs. Arno Verburg
and Miss Bertha Welker of St. Louis, Missouri, and Mrs. Emma Stumpf
of Milwaukee.
(No newspaper name and no date)
(Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)


HULDA JOCHIMSEN WELKER

A shadow was cast over our community on Sunday morning, when it learned that 
Mrs. Hulda Welker had been found dead at the home of Arthur Peik at Sheboygan, 
sometime Saturday night.  The remains were brought to this city Sunday.  Mrs. 
Welker leaves to mourn her departure: her son Stanley, her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Jochimsen, and one brother, Albert, all of this city.  Mrs. Welker 
had been in ill health for some time, and had gone to her cousin’s home at 
Sheboygan in hopes that a change would benefit her health.  The funeral will 
be held from the home of her parents on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hulda Welker 
was born in this city thirty-four years ago.  She spent her entire life here, 
except a few months, when she lived in Montana.
Tri-County Record, November 25, 1926


JOHN WELKER

John H. Welker died at his home here Monday morning of paralysis.  He was born 
in Heide, Germany, July 5, 1837.  On March 26, 1865 he was married to Siever 
Kropp [Catherine Sievers] and shortly after the wedding he in company with his 
wife left the land of their birth for their new home near New Holstein where 
they lived until he retired from farm life and moved to this village.  He is 
survived by three sons, Peter, Henry and John Welker; five daughters, Mrs. John 
Luebbe, Mrs. Anna Verburg, Mrs. Emma Stumpf, Bertha and Frieda Welker.  
Mrs. Welker enjoyed good health until a few years ago when his advanced age began 
to mark a gradual decline, until the end came Monday.  He numbered his friends by 
the score.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon and the remains interred in the New 
Holstein cemetery.
New Holstein Reporter, September 12, 1919


PETER W. WELKER

From Calumet county death records:
Peter William Welker (v.11 p.620)
Husband of Dora Sievers
April 22, 1867-July 19, 1946
Son of John Welker and Catherine Severkrupp (both born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein
Died from “carcinoma of the urinary bladder”
Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery


FRIEDERICKE WESSEL

Mrs. William Wessel passed away at her home on Calumet Drive on Thursday 
morning at 1 o’clock.  She was 79 years of age, and had been ill for the 
past two years, although her condition was not critical until about a week 
ago.  Mrs. Wessel was born April 6, 1851 at Mecklenberg, Sterlitz, Germany. 
In 1873 she was united in marriage to William Wessel and they came to this 
country and located on a farm north of this city.  Mr. Wessel passed away 
in 1902.  She remained on the farm until 1908, when she disposed of it and 
went to live with her son Herman.  In 1910 she came to this city where she 
has since made her home.  She is survived by six sons: William of Greenbush, 
Herman of Kiel, Louis of Cornwalis, Oregon, Paul of Vaughn, Montana, August 
of this city and Walter of Great Falls, Montana. Funeral services were held 
on Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Reformed church, the Rev. A George 
Schmid officiating, with interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, October 30, 1930


HERMAN E. WESSEL

Death came Monday night to H. E. Wessel, 77, former city clerk, at St. Nicholas 
hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday.  He had been in ill health 
for several months.
Funeral services will he had Friday afternoon from the Trinity Lutheran church 
with the Rev. E. G. Behm in charge.  
A retired town of Schleswig farmer, Mr. Wessel served as city clerk from 1934 to 
1945 after serving several terms as an alderman on the Kiel City Council.  Born 
April 6, 1876, in the town of New Holstein, a son of William and Fredericka Benzin 
Wessel, he attended district schools and was a graduate of Kiel high school and 
Wisconsin State College, Oshkosh.  After his graduation from teachers college, Mr. 
Wessel was a teacher in the district schools of Manitowoc and Calumet counties for 
several years.
He was married to Alvina Greve of New Holstein October 23, 1901.  August 10, 1910, 
three years after her death, he was married to Miss Mary Schroder of Chicago.  
Following their marriage, the couple settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig, 
three miles north of Kiel, where they resided until coming to Kiel in 1927.  
Survivors are his wife; a son, Millard, Evergreen Park, Illinois; a daughter, Mrs. 
Howard Miller, Mulberry, Indiana; two grandsons, and three brothers, William of 
Plymouth, Paul of Vaughn, Montana, and August of New Holstein.
Tri-County Record, September 24, 1953


KATHERINE A. WESTPHALEN

Death claimed Mrs. Anna K. Westphalen at her home in this village early 
Saturday morning, paralysis, of which she suffered a stroke April 18, 
being the cause of her demise. Decedent, nee Wagner, was born October 
23, 1842 in Schnellhausen, Germany, and came to America in 1853 with 
her parents, who settled in Charlestown, this county.
She was married in 1856 to Mr. Westphalen, who preceded her in death 
some years ago. After residing for 20 years in the village of Hayton 
she came to New Holstein to make her home with Math Reiser.  She is 
survived by two brother, Adam and Ansel Wagner of Charlestown, and 
two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kanps of Chilton and Mrs. Martha Dankemeier 
of Marshfield.  The couple had no children.  The funeral took place 
on Monday afternoon, from the Reformed church, Rev. A. C. Plappert 
officiating. Burial in the New Holstein cemetery.
Tri-County Record, May 7, 1925


CLAUS WICHMAN

Claus Wichman died at this home Saturday from apoplexy after an illness of several 
years. He was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, June 8, 1851 and came to America 
with his parents that fall.  They located on a farm west of the village, where Mr. 
Wichman remained until he moved to this village four years ago.
On May 10, 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Veers, who has proven to be 
an ever faithful and devoted wife.  Two children came to bless their happy union; 
Hugo of Denver, Colo. and Mrs. Philip Schneider, Jr. of Sheboygan.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Plappert officiating and the remains 
were interred in the New Holstein cemetery.
Those from away who attended to funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schneider Sr., 
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schneider Jr.,  Sheboygan, Mrs. Dr. Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Gust 
Thede, Chilton and Mrs. Betty Veers, Marshfield.
Calumet County Reporter, December 11, 1914


HANS WICHMANN

Funeral services were held here on Tuesday for Hans Wichman(sic), age 85, 
a pioneer resident, who moved to Peshtigo six months ago to reside with 
his daughter, Mrs. Frank Fuhrman, and whose death occurred there Saturday 
from infirmities of old age.  Mr. Wichman was born in Schleswig-Holstein, 
Germany, Dec. 26, 1840 and came to Wisconsin in 1852.  For 40 years he 
lived on a farm 1-1/2 miles northwest of this village, and was a resident 
of the village for 15 years.  On April 30, 1869, he was united in marriage 
to Mary Peik.  The survivors are Mrs. Wm. Moehr and Mrs. Frank Fuhrman of 
Peshtigo, Mrs. Henry Aggen, Mrs. Minnie Kingston and Edmund of Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Geo. Thede of here, Henry of Howell, Mich., also one sister, Miss 
Mary Wichman of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Tri-County Record, November 10, 1925


LEWIS WICHMANN

Word was received here by relatives on Sunday that Lewis Wichmann had passed 
away at Oshkosh that evening.  Mr. Wichmann was taken to the hospital there 
about two weeks ago.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wichmann, and was born 
Feb 1, 1875.  He had reached the age of 54 years, and up to the time of his 
death lived on the homestead.  He was unmarried and is survived by three 
sisters:  Mrs. Herman Erbach of this city; Mrs. George Eldridge of Chilton; 
and Mrs. Ed Reimers of Bear Creek.  Two brothers, John of Milwaukee; and 
George of this city, also survive. The funeral was held at St. John’s Reformed 
church in this city on Thursday afternoon.  Rev. A. Geo. Schmid officiating, 
with interment in the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, Feb 28, 1929
(Note: His tombstone has d. 1928)


MARY WICHMANN

Mrs. Hans Wichmann died Sunday night after a several months’ illness.  She was 
born August 9, 1851 in Brookfield and her marriage took place in the town of 
Charlestown on April 30, 1869 to Hans Wichmann.  Seven children were born to 
them; Henry, Howell, Mich; Edward, Sheboygan; Mrs. Wm. Mohr, Peshtigo; Mrs. 
Frank Fuhrman, Peshtigo; Mrs. Henry Aggen, Sheboygan; Mrs. Eldred Kingston, 
Ladd, Ill; Mrs. George Thede Jr. of here.
They lived on a farm 1-1/2 miles west of the village for 38 years, retiring 
11 years ago to make their home in this village.  In 1919 they celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary, an occasion of great rejoicing among the immediate 
relatives.  She was a woman dearly beloved by friends and neighbors and was a 
dutiful wife and loving mother.
Besides her husband and children the deceased is survived by four brothers, John 
and Charles Peik, Chilton; James Peik of this village; Wm. Peik, Sheboygan; and 
Mrs. Dora Holtz, Potters, besides 15 grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. C. Plappert 
officiating.  The remains were interred in the local cemetery.
New Holstein Reporter, March 4, 1921


LEO WILLIAMS

Leo Williams 49, Route 2, New Holstein, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital at 
6:30 a.m. today following a lingering illness.
He was born April 4, 1902, on the Williams homestead, three miles south of New 
Holstein, the son of Matt and Susanna Williams. He attended district schools and 
in later life farmed in the area.
Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and Amandus, both of Route 2, New Holstein; 
and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Kirch of New Holstein and Mrs. Edward Sabel of 
Fond du Lac.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral 
home, New Holstein. The Rev. John R Seidler will officiate and burial will be 
made in the New Holstein cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, January 7, 1952


MARIE WILLIAMS

Mrs. Marie Williams 72, passed away at her home Thursday afternoon following a 
brief illness. Born in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County, on December 25, 1883, 
Mrs. Williams was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jergenson Voss. She was married 
to Bernhard Williams September 24, 1907 by the late Rev. Otto Muehlmeier in the 
town of Rantoul.
The couple operated a farm in the town of New Holstein and after Mr. Williams 
death in 1925, Mrs. Williams continued on the farm until 1941 when she moved 
to the town of Sheboygan Falls.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Erna) Achter, of Waldo; four sons, Erwin, 
of Sheboygan Falls, Norman, of Chilton, Arthur, of Oshkosh, and Earl, of Sheboygan; 
10 grand children; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Wundrow, 
of New Holstein, and Mrs. Amelia Popp, of Sheboygan. One brother preceded Mrs. 
Williams in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Ballhorn-Karsteadt Funeral Home in Sheboygan 
Falls at 1:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. John Estes, pastor of the Sheboygan Falls 
Baptist Church will conduct the services, and burial will be in the New Holstein 
Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, August 26, 1955


MATT WILLIAMS

From Calumet county death records:
Matt Williams (v.8 p.417)
April 12, 1861-Dec. 22, 1928
Widowed
Son of John Williams and ? Meyer (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “heart failure”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
(Note: His stone reads b. May 12 1861)
(Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)
********
New Holstein: Mathes Williams aged 67, was found dead in bed at his home here 
Saturday. Death is attributed to heart failure.
Mr. Williams was born on May 12, 1861, in the town of Russell, Sheboygan county, 
and was married to Miss Susanna Dressen on July 2, 1884, and since 1894, the 
couple made their home three miles northwest of New Holstein. Mrs. Williams 
preceded her husband in death several years ago.
Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Kirch of New Holstein and Mrs. 
Ed. Sabel of Fond du Lac; three sons, Joseph, Leo and Amandus of New Holstein; 
two brothers, Joseph and Adam Williams of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. William Graf, 
Mrs. Herman Dahlheim and Mrs. John Gisch of Sheboygan and Mrs. C. Larson of 
Jackson, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home and at 2 p.m. 
at St. Johns Reformed church. Rev. A. C. Plappert will officiate and burial 
will be made in the New Holstein Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, Monday December 24, 1928


SUSANNA WILLIAMS

Death claimed Mrs. Zusanna(sic) Williams on Monday noon, at her farm home,
3 miles southwest of the village, of heart failure. Mrs. Williams, nee
Dressen was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, May 28, 1866. At the
age of 18 years she came to this country, directly to Calumet county, and
has been living on the present home for nine years. She was married to Mr.
Williams July 2, 1884. Their union was blessed with six children, one of
whom died in childhood. The survivors are her husband, 2 daughters, 
Margareta Kirch, and Wilhelmina Sabel, and 3 sons, Joseph of New Holstein,
Leo and Amandus at home; also 2 brothers, John Dressen of Sheboygan and
Herman of Rockbine, N. Dak., and 3 sisters, Mrs. Jos. Williams of this
village, Mrs. John Dietsch of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Clemens Mudrow of Elkhart
Lake; and 4 grandchildren. The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the Reformed church, of which the deceased was a member
for 24 years. Rev. Plappert will officiate at the services and burial will
be made in the local cemetery.
(No newspaper named, June, 1925)
********
From Calumet county death records:
Susanna Williams nee Dressen (v.7 p.903)
Wife of Math Williams
May 28, 1866-June 22, 1925
Daughter of John Dressen and Margaret Thode (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “carcinomia of the pyloric end of the stomach”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery


THEODORE WIRTH

On Friday morning last, occurred the death of little Theodore Wirth, aged 13 years, 
after a long and lingering illness, he slowly passed into the land of dreams that 
know no waking.  He was buried on Sunday afternoon by his many friends and schoolmates.
Rev. Schildknecht delivered the funeral oration.
Chilton Times, April 6, 1901


TINE WIRTH  (Ernestine)

Mrs. Mathias Wirth passed away at her home here on Thursday evening at 
five-fifteen.  Mrs. Wirth, nee Ernestine Damman, was born in this city 
on November 8, 1863. On September 16, 1884, she was united in marriage 
to Mathias Wirth of Chilton. They made their home at Chilton for about 
eight years, and then moved to this city were they have since made their 
home.  She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. George 
Vollstedt, and Mrs. Charles Buchholz of this city, and Mrs. Ferdinand 
Voight of Kiel.  A daughter, Mrs. Flora Babb, passed away at her home 
at Salt Lake City, Utah, a number of years ago at the age of twenty-
seven. A son, Theodore, passed away at the age of thirteen. She is also 
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jens of Kiel, and Mrs. Peter Gerhardt 
of Chilton; and one brother, William Damman of Parkland, Washington. 
Funeral  services were held on Saturday afternoon at the George Vollstedt 
home at three o’clock, Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating, with interment in 
the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, 1930


WILLIAM WITT

Killed at New Holstein
About the hour of ten o’clock, on Monday forenoon last, William Witt, a farmer of 
New Holstein, lost his life.  He was treating a sick horse in his barn and stepped 
behind the animal when it kicked him in the chest.  The unfortunate man staggered 
back a few feet and fell down.  When assistance reached him he was dead.  He was 
about forty-five years of age and was an excellent citizen of considerable means.  
He leaves a widow and three children.  His son, Louis, is a student of the High 
School and when notified of the sad affair, was nearly prostrated.  The funeral 
took place on Wednesday and was largely attended.
Chilton Times, November 2, 1901


ANNA WOHLENBERG

Mrs. Hans Wohlenberg, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert 
Swisher at Anacontes, Washington, was brought here for burial Monday morning. 
The remains were taken to the Lutheran church where they lay in state until 
2 o’clock when funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ranthum, and burial 
made in the local cemetery.  The remains were accompanied here from the west 
by Mrs. Albert Swisher.
Tri-County Record, May 25, 1933


ANNA F. WRIEDT

Anna Friederike Wilhelmine Ibs-Wriedt-Jochimsen
Again, one of the earliest settlers in this area has died. Mrs. Anna 
Friederike Wilhelmine Jochimsen died here in her home last week Wednesday
evening of cancer at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 7 days. The
deceased was born Ibs on October 17, 1844 at Warne, Schleswig-Holstein, 
Germany. In 1848 she came to America with her parents, who were one of the 
early settler families in New Holstein. At the age of 19 she married Mr. 
Franz Wriedt and after his death she married Mr. Hans Jochimsen in 1890. 
For many years she has been living in Kiel, where death has released her 
from her long suffering illness. Her death is mourned by her three sons, 
Gustav and Wm. Wriedt from New Holstein, and John Wriedt from here, and 
also by two sisters and two brothers; namely, Emma Thiede from Minnesota, 
Louise Kazileck, Wm. and Heny Ibs from Sheboygan. The funeral proceeded
from the home of the deceased, on Saturday to the cemetery in New
Holstein where Pastor Landsberger officiated. Hundreds of those who knew
her in life followed the procession to the grave to honor her.
Kiel Record - 1913 (translated from German)


GUSTAVE WRIEDT

Gustave Wriedt, aged 68, of near here, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital, 
Sheboygan, on Saturday afternoon at tow o’clock, after having submitted to a 
goiter operation Friday.  Mr. Wriedt was taken to the hospital last Monday.
The deceased, the son of the late Frank and Anna Wriedt, was born in the town of 
New Holstein, two miles west of here, November 9, 1866, where he grew to manhood. 
On September 14, 1894, he was married to Miss Minnie Bruett. Also of the town of 
New Holstein, and the couple located in Kiel where Mr. Wriedt for two years 
operated the tavern now owned by Anton Wettstein.  After disposing of the tavern, 
the Wriedt family moved to their present farm home, two miles west of Kiel in the 
town of New Holstein.
Survivors are his wife, three children – a daughter, Mrs. Anna Massow of Greenbush; 
two sons – Walter and Edward, at home; one grandchild, and one brother, John Wriedt 
of this city.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the family home 
and at two o’clock from the St. John’s Reformed church in New Holstein.  The Rev. A. 
George Schmid officiated and burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery.  
Pallbearers were:  August and Herman Wessel, August Zorn, NicholasWalsdorff, William 
Diefenthaler and Christian Hagenow.
Tri-County Record, December 20, 1934


WILLIAM WRIEDT

William Wriedt, aged 64, passed away at his farm home two and one-half miles 
northwest of this city in the town of New Holstein on Saturday morning at 
11:15 o’clock, after  an illness of several months duration.  The deceased 
was born on the Wriedt homestead in the town of New Holstein on August 14, 
1869. He was married to Miss Augusta Ahlf, also of that township on April 4, 
1900, and the couple immediately settled on their present farm.
To the couple five children were born, of whom a son, William, passed away 
in infancy.  Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Miss Helga Wriedt and 
Mrs. Arno (Lucy) Ringle of Sheboygan and Mrs. Fred (Alghanie) Longrie of New 
Holstein, and one son, Harry, on the homestead; twelve grandchildren and two 
brothers, Gustave of the town of Russell and John of this city.
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Tuesday at 1;30 p.m. 
and burial was made in the New Holstein cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmid, 
Pastor of the St. John’s Reformed church at New Holstein was in charge of the 
services.  Pallbearers were:  Herman and Peter Libke, Rudolph Paulsen, Leo 
Brill, Edward Haeffler, and Arno Martin, all of New Holstein.
Tri-County Record, February 16, 1933


HELENE ZARMSTORF

Mrs. Rudolph Zarmsdorf
Mrs. Rudolph Zarmsdorf, 84, of 1928 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died
late Monday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a lingering 
illness.
Nee Helen Libke, she was born March 19, 1870, in Town New Holstein, a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marx Libke. She attended district 
schools in the area.
She made her home in New Holstein most of the time after her marriage
to Rudolph Zarmsdorf at New Holstein on Dec. 18, 1912. He died in 1927.
Only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Erbe-Hoffmann
Funeral home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Roland Kley, pastor of St.
John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in
the New Holstein City cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after noon Wednesday.
(No newspaper named, 11/15/54 handwritten on the obituary)


RUDOLF ZARMSTORF

Unexpected death came to Rudolph Zarmsdorf, shortly after noon Saturday at 
his home.  Mr. Zarsmsdorf had enjoyed good health until the day of his death, 
and Saturday morning, although he complained of not feeling well, he carried 
on his work of delivering oil by truck, accompanied by Rudolph Jochimsen.  
Lying down after eating a hearty meal at noon, he talked over the afternoon’s 
work with Henry Libke, a brother-in-law, who was to relieve him.  Mr. Libke 
stepped outside for a few minutes preparatory to leaving and when he came back 
to the house the end had come. 
The deceased had reached the age of 57 years. Born in the town of Schleswig 
March 11, 1870, he came to New Holstein about 20 years ago, entering the farm 
implement business with Edward Hennings.  After several years he began selling 
oil, and continued that work up to the day of his death. Until recent years he 
also was actively engaged in the livery business. 
He was married 16 years ago to Miss Helena Libke, who survives him. No children 
were born to the couple.  Besides his widow, he is survived by two brothers, 
William, living here; Henry, three miles north of Kiel, and five sisters;  Mrs. 
Bertha Petersen and Mrs. William Hauschild, of here;  Mrs. Emma Rumpf and Mrs. 
Minnie Huehnerbein of Milwaukee; Mrs. Rica Perry of Nebraska; Mrs. Lena Oesau 
of Chilton; and Mrs. Anna Christel of St Nazianz.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. A. C. Plappert 
performing the last rites.  Interment was made at the local cemetery.
Tri-County Record, August 25, 1927