ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JOHN M. ANDERSON

Accident Kills 2 Rural Denmark Youths; 3 died in State Collision
Friday Night Toll in Wisconsin 6
DENMARK – Two rural Denmark youths were killed Friday night when the car in which they were driving left Highway 96 near Denmark and hit a culvert.  They were James F. Schaetz, 14, and John M. Anderson, 16.
The accident occurred at the intersection of the newly constructed Highway 96 and the old road outside of Denmark.  The 1958 model car was traveling west when it skidded off the road and struck a culvert.
The vehicle flew 51 feet into the air, landing on the old road where it rolled a distance of  - - - feet.
The Schaetz boy was killed instantly.  Anderson died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
Authorities said the Anderson boy had a temporary instruction permit for driving.  He was 16 in July.  They do not know which one of the boys was driving the car at the time of the accident.
The motor of the car and other pieces of the transmission and steering wheel were found 60 feet from the spot where the car finally landed.
Anderson Funeral
Funeral services for Anderson will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating.  He will be buried in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Anderson was born July 14, 1942, in Green Bay, son of Maynard and Florence Jensen Anderson.  He would have been a junior in Denmark High School this fall.
Survivors include his parents; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ella Jensen of Rt. 2, Denmark; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service.
Arrangements for the Schaetz funeral will be announced later by Wochos Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1958, p. 1


MAYNARD D. ANDERSON

Maynard J. Anderson, 82, 4325 Langes Corners Rd., Denmark, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at a Green Bay Hospital. 
The son of the late John and Bessie (Petersen) Anderson was born on November 21, 1913  in Green Bay and was a lifelong Denmark area resident. Maynard and the former Florence Jensen were married in 1939 at the West Side Moravian Church in Green Bay and the couple enjoyed more than 57 years together. Maynard farmed most of his life. He was a member of our Savior's Lutheran Church in Denmark. 
Survivors include his wife, Florence and their 12 surviving children, Dorothy and Richard Smith, Green Bay; Doris Duda, Chicago; Ron and Delores Anderson, Denmark; Christine and Robert Larsen, Stevens Point, Kathy Matis, Eugene, Ore.; Linda Jahnke, Green Bay and her special friend, John Vander Kinter; Roy and Becky Anderson, Sun Prairie; Glenn and Judy Anderson, Green Bay; Leon and Connie Anderson, Green Bay; Warren Anderson, Eugene, Ore.; Dale and Barbara Anderson, Denmark; Don and Karen Anderson, Green Bay; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchilren; three sisters and two brothers, Mildred Johnson, Nona Dawson, Ruel and Emily Anderson, Jeane and Leroy Oswald, Reuben and Roberta Anderson, all of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews also survive. 
He was preceded in death by a son, John Anderson in 1958; two-grandsons; his parents; two sisters and two brothers, Arlene Rotten, Ernest Anderson, Arnold Anderson, Gladys Huisman. 
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy R, Denmark, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. this evening. On Thursday friends may call after 9:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Denmark, until the time of service. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor Jay Kamrath officiating. Burial in East Cooperstown Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Wednesday, September 18, 1996  pg. 5

EDWARD CARL BIERKE, D.D.S.

Dr. Edward C. Bierke, 44, died at his home in the town of Cooperstown last evening 
after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Zion Evangelical church in Denmark, 
the Rev. Robert A. Boetcher officiating. Burial will be in the East Cooperstown cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark from this evening until 
12:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be moved to the church for services.
Dr. Bierke was born in Green Bay in 1900, and had lived in Cooperstown practically his 
whole life. He was graduate of Carroll college at Waukesha, and the Marquette university 
school of dentistry at Milwaukee. He practiced dentistry at DePere for four years before 
establishing a practice in Cooperstown.
He was a member of the Mason, lodge No. 85 at DePere, and the Brown County Dental 
society.
He is survived by three brothers, Emil, at home; Henry, Green Bay, and Fred, West Palm 
Beach, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. George Scarseth, West LaFayette, Ind.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 6, 1945 P.2

MARY SCHULTZ BIERKE

Mrs. Albert Bierke, 75, nee Mary Schultz, died Sunday morning at the homestead farm in Cooperstown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the Zion Evangelical Church in Denmark, with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Bierke was born in Cooperstown 1868, and following her marriage to Mr. Bierke the couple located in the farm and later moved to Green Bay where Mr. Bierke died in 1904. In 1921, Mrs. Bierke returned to the homestead farm.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Scarseth of West Lafayette, Ind.; two sons, Dr. Edward Bierke of DePere and Fred of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs Albert Reynolds of this city, Mrs. Tena Walters of Minneapolis, Mrs. Rudolph Busse of Maribel, Mrs. David Gordon of Denmark and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Knutson Funeral Home in Denmark and will be moved to the church Wednesday at 11 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 10, 1943
*Note: Transcription and newspaper death year do not match.


FLORENCE BUSSE

Mrs. John (Florence) Busse, 80, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday morning, April 28, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. Rev. Ron Helgerson will officiate and burial will follow in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mrs. Busse was born June 27, 1903, at Appleton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmidt. She married John Busse on Oct. 12, 1950. She resided in the Town of Cooperstown until her death.
Survivors include her husband, John; two brothers, Ervin Schmidt of Appleton and Harold Schmidt of Oak Creek; a sister, Irene Thiel of Appleton and a sister-in-law, Donna Schmidt of Appleton and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 pm. this Monday evening and after 12 noon Tuesday at the church until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1984  P. 3

GUSTAV BUSSE

"Notes From Maribel."
The funeral of the six-year-old son of Rudolph Busse who was killed by 
being caught in the tumbling rod of a feed cutter took place at the 
Methodist cemetery last Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 25, 1909 P. 8


HATTIE BUSSE

Mrs. Rudolph Busse,69, wife of a Cooperstown farmer, died Tuesday at 
the farm home on route 1, Maribel, following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Busse, nee Hattie Schultz, was born at Cooperstown in 1874 and in 
1902 was married to Mr. Busse.  They located on the present homestead.
Survivors are the widower; two sons, John, route 1, Maribel, Private 
Frederick Busse, Camp Swift, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Mleziva, 
Duluth, Mrs. Harold Brown, San Diego, Calif., Carolyn, Wausaukee, Wis., 
Esther, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gordon, Denmark, Mrs. Bertha 
Reynolds, Omro, Mrs. Christina Walters, Minneapolis.
The body may be viewed at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, until 11 
a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the Zion Evangelical church in the 
village, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in the 
East Cooperstown cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, September 29, 1943  pg. 2


HENRY BUSSE

Henry Busse was taken to the hospital for the second time Thursday evening. 
Previous to this he was at the hospital four months for treatment. He was gradually 
getting weaker, while at home and it was thought he would gain relief by taking him 
again to the hospital. He died Sunday morning age 20. Taken in his bright young 
youth, it was a sad blow to his parents. He graduated from Denmark high school 
and from Teachers Training school in 1923. He was attending a university at Chicago 
when he was taken ill just before Christmas and was never well since. Services were 
held at Denmark Wednesday afternoon at the Evangelical church and burial was at 
West Cooperstown cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers and four 
sisters, his parents and a lot of relatives and friends. Sympathy is extended to the 
bereaved family.
There was an angel band in heaven
That was not quite complete,
So God took our dearest Henry,
To fill the vacant seat.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 4, 1925 P. 9

JOHN BUSSE

John R. Busse, age 90, formerly of Zander Road, Maribel, died peacefully early Thursday morning January 9, 1997, at a Green Bay nursing home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty Hwy “R”, Denmark. Pastor Roberts Thomson will officiate with burial in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
He was born November 13, 1906, in Maribel, son of the late Rudolph and Hattie (Schultz) Busse. He married the former Florence Schmidt in 1950 in Appleton, and she preceded him in death in the spring of 1985. The couple had farmed in the Maribel area all of their married lives. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Florence. John was a lifelong member of Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. He enjoyed making firewood to heat his home.
Survivors include his brother, Fred Busse, Green Bay; three sisters, Emma and Harold Brown, Wheaton, Ill., Carolyn and Clarence Blomquist, Kingsford, Mich., Esther Schneider, Luxemburg; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, his parents, two brothers and one sister, Gustave and Henry   Martha Mleziva.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, after 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
“The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Highland Healthcare Center for their wonderful care of John.”
Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 1997  P. A2


RUDOLPH A. BUSSE

Rudolph Busse Succumbs at 87
Rudolph Busse, 87, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon at the home of his son, John, Maribel, Route 1. He made his home with his son.
He was born February 24, 1871 in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late August and Sophia Busse. He married Hattie Schultz in 1902. She preceded him in death October, 1943. Survivors include two sons, Fred of Madison and John; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Mleziva, Schofield, Mrs. Harold Brown, Wheaton, Ill., Mrs. Clarence Blomquist, Iron Mountain, Mich., Mrs. Ortwin Schneider, Luxemburg; 13 grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm this afternoon (Thurs) at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial will be in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Apr. 3, 1958 - page 3


JAY EARL CHERNEY

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cherney of Branch, born Sunday, died Wednesday at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon, with burial in the Zion Evangelical cemetery in Denmark.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Thurs., December 23, 1943 pg. 2


SYLVIA I. CIHLAR

Sylvia I. Cihlar, 92, of Jackson Wisconsin, went to her eternal home with the Lord on Thursday February 15, 2018. She was born on May 5, 1925 to Gilbert and Emma (Schultz) Sunstrom and lived her early years in Denmark, Wisconsin. In 1934, her family moved to a dairy farm in Maplewood Wisconsin, near Sturgeon Bay. Sylvia graduated from Algoma High School in 1942, and worked in the Sturgeon Bay shipyard during World War II. She later met her husband Peter while driving cab in Sturgeon Bay. Peter and Sylvia were married on June 20, 1945 at Bay View Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay.
Sylvia and Pete moved to Milwaukee following their marriage, and later built their home on Sherman Road in Jackson. It was here that they raised their two daughters, Chris and Pam. In 1970, Sylvia returned to school to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1974 with a Bachelor degree in Nursing, and from UW-Oshkosh in 1979 with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Sylvia lived her life lovingly dedicated to helping and serving others. Professionally, she assisted Dr James Albrecht in starting the Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend. She served on the board of the Samaritan Home, taught briefly at Moraine Park Technical College, and spent many fulfilling years as the supervisor of the Intensive Care Unit at Hartford Hospital - retiring from there at the age of 79. Personally, she was a wonderful mom, grandma, friend, helper and caregiver to anyone who needed a hand, a house call, or simply a listening ear.
Pete and Sylvia’s home was always filled with activity - including Sunday swimming and volleyball get-togethers, Saturday night card club parties, short or long term lodging for those that needed a place to stay, and at least one, if not two Boston Terrier puppies. Sylvia loved her Boston Terriers!! Sylvia was also an avid gardener, seamstress, and antique refinisher. She was a long time member of Christ Lutheran Church in Jackson, WI, and later St. Luke’s Church in Slinger, WI.
Sylvia was a loving mom and mother-in-law, wife to her husband Pete, and grandma to her grandchildren - Jared (Stephanie) Wiedmeyer, Carin (John) Groh, and Jenna (Cody) Garvin. She was also a very excited great-grandma to be, anxiously awaiting the birth of her first great-grandchild, a boy, to Jared and Stephanie, due in March 2018.
Sylvia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Pam and Warren Wiedmeyer, her three grandchildren, Jared (Stephanie) Wiedmeyer of Westminster, CO, Carin (John) Groh of Denver, CO, and Jenna (Cody) Garvin of Green Bay, WI; her sister-in-laws Lois Sunstrom (Maplewood WI), Dorothy Cihlar (Sturgeon Bay WI) and Carolle Cihlar (Sturgeon Bay WI). In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Peter, her daughter Christine and son-in-law Frederick Rippy, her brother Curtis Sunstrom, her nephew Philip Sunstrom, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Friends may gather at Phillip Funeral Home in West Bend WI, on Saturday, February 24th, from 10 am. until the time of service at noon, with pastor George Lessmann officiating. Sylvia will be buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Denmark, WI alongside her husband and daughter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend WI or the Washington County Humane Society, in honor of Sylvia’s love for people and pets.
Special thanks go out to Sylvia’s caregivers at Jackson Crossings Retirement Center, and most recently, the entire staff and caregivers at Serenity Villa and Horizon Hospice. The love and compassion you showed Sylvia was such a blessing. It was as if God sent his angels to care for her in her final days on earth.
Greater Milwaukee Daily News   Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018


JAMES R. COLLINS

James R. Collins, 77, a Kewaunee resident, formerly of Denmark, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 1997, at the Kewaunee Health Care Center. 
The son of the late Jack and Odilia Collins was born on May 9, 1920. James had been self employed as a truck driver and a farmer. 
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Kelly and Sharon Collins, Denmark; Bill and Lu Ann Collins, Maribel; Corry Collins, Green Bay; Scott and Rita Collins, Denmark; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Orville and Jane Collins, Denmark; along with nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, La Verne; and a son, Thomas. 
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Hwy R, Denmark, from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Patrick Green officiating. Burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Monday, December 29, 1997  pg. B2


JOHN COLLINS

FUNERAL RITE HELD
Denmark – Quite a number of people from here attended the funeral of John Collins, Rt. 2, Denmark, which took place Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Zion Evangelical United Bretheren Church with the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating.  Burial was in the East Cooperstown cemetery.
Mr. Collins had lived in this vicinity his entire life, having been born in the town of New Denmark in 1886, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins.  He was married in 1917 to the former Odelia Eisenmann, who survives.
Two sons, James of Rt. 2, Denmark, and Orville, who resides at home, also survive as do two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Flammang of Appleton and Mrs. John Logan of Chicago, and a brother, Michael, in Minneapolis.  There are also three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 9, 1952 p. 28


LA VERNE COLLINS

Mrs. James (LaVerne) Collins, 61, of Route 1, Denmark, died Wednesday evening, March 10, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. The Rev. Roland Helgerson will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mrs. Collins, nee LaVerne DuQuaine, was born Nov. 11, 1930, in the Town of Bellevue, daughter of the late Peter and Dora Kummers DuQuaine. She was married to James Collins May 27, 1944, at Green Bay. She was a grade school teacher at Denmark for 35 years. Mrs. Collins was secretary of American Legion Auxiliary and a member of in United Methodist Church, Denmark.
Survivors include her husband, James; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly and Sharon of Route 2, Denmark, William and LuAnn of Route 1, Maribel, Corry and Lori of Green Bay, and Scott of Denmark; a daughter-in-law, Diane Scray; two brothers, Reginald of Bellevue and Harold of Green Bay; and three sisters, Mrs. Geneva Tonnon of Green Bay, Mrs. Henry (Lillian) Buyarsal of the Town of Eaton, and Mrs. Urban (Bernice) Heim of the Town of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by a son, Tom; three sisters, Mrs. Edward (Hattie) Menne, Mrs. Wilfred (Josephine) Gonion, and Mrs. Clarence (Ruth) Lytle; and a brother, Irvin DuQuaine.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Sunday and at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. An American legion Auxiliary service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 12, 1982  P. 3


ODELIA COLLINS

Mrs. Edelia (sp.) Collins, 74, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Thursday evening at Family Heritage Homes, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church, Denmark.  The Rev. Robert Boettchar will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
The former Odelia Eisenmann was born Aug. 26, 1894, in the Town of DePere, Brown County, daughter of the late George and Pauline Schoen Eisenmann.  She was married to John Collins Dec. 4, 1917, at Green Bay.  He died in September of 1952.
Mrs. Collins is survived by two sons, James, of Rt. 3, and Orville of Rt. 2, Denmark, a brother, Edward, of Denmark, three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Abram, of Green Bay and Mrs. Setta Moebius and Mrs. Mayme Gerboth, of Milwaukee and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1969 p. 11


THOMAS C. COLLINS

Thomas Collins, 25, Route 2, Greenleaf, died Tuesday morning in Chicago as a result of an auto accident. He was born Aug. 12, 1952 in Green Bay to James and LaVerne Duguaine Collins. He married Diane Leiterman Feb. 22, 1974 at Green Bay. He was employed as a truck driver for Packerland Packing Company, Green Bay. He served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Jennifer and Jessica, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Collins, Denmark; four brothers, Kelly, Rt. 2, Denmark, William, Rt. 1, Maribel, Corwin, Green Bay, Scott, Denmark; his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Leiterman, Green Bay.
The funeral was held Friday at All Saints Church with Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery with graveside memorial rites conducted by the Johnson-Herschman American Legion Post 363.
Pallbearers were Larry Lontkowski, Richard Bradley, Thomas Kapinos, Greg Dokey, Tim Vanden Busch and Bruce Krahn. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thursday, July 27, 1978 - page 6


EDGAR H. DAHLKE

Edgar Dahlke, 57, Denmark, passed away Thursday morning at an out-of-town hospital. Born February 2, 1918, in the town of Montpelier, Kewaunee County, he was the son of Louisa Borchardt Dahlke and the late Walter Dahlke. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He married Vivian Hansen April 24, 1942 in the Town of New Denmark.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Garland (Judith) Powell, Olthe, Kansas; Hazel and Nona, both of Green Bay and Mrs. Kenneth (Gail) Wanek, Rochester, New York; one son, Russ, at home; his mother, Louisa Dahlke, Route 1, Luxemburg; two brothers, Gerhardt, Route 1, Luxemburg and Elden, Green Bay; two grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the Knutson Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Frank Tobisch officiating. Burial was in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Oct. 16, 1975 - page 7


AUGUSTA DOEDE

Mrs. Leo Doede, 55, nee Augusta Gunther, of Denmark, Brown county, died Sunday in a Green Bay hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Knutson funeral home in Denmark and at two o’clock from the Evangelical church in the village.  Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Doede was born in Russia and accompanied her parents to this country.  The family located at Manawa, Wis.  She was married to Mr. Doede in 1908 and 20 years ago they moved to Denmark.
Survivors are the widower; four sons, Edwin, in the U.S. Navy, William of Naperville, Ill., Walter of Hollywood, Calif., Lester of Denmark; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Graunke, of Pacolma, Calif., Mrs. Fred Larson of Minneapolis, Velma of Denmark; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Gunther of Manawa; three brothers and a sister.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1942,  p. 2


LEO DOEDE

Leo E. Doede, 61, former Denmark resident, died Tuesday at his home in Seattle, Wash., following a stroke.
Although the body is being sent to Denmark for burial, the date of services is dependent upon arrival there.  It is expected that the funeral will be held either Sunday or Monday at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Following arrival in Denmark the body will be at the Knutson funeral home until the time of services.
Born in Germany in 1886, the deceased came to this country in 1895.  He married the former Augusta Gunther of Manawa, Wis., in 1908 and came to Denmark about 25 years ago where he was employed by the Pet Milk company.  Mrs. Doede died in 1939. (note – actually 1942)
Surviving are four sons, Edwin, Walter and Lester of Portland, Ore., and William of Batavia, Ill., and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Graunke of Dalas, Ore., Mrs. Fred Larsen of Minneapolis and Miss Velma of Portland, Ore.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1948  p.2


MARTIN R. DOEDE

Martin Doede Dies Suddenly Saturday
Special to Press-Gazette
DENMARK, Wis.—Martin Doede, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Doede, Denmark, died Saturday at a Green Bay hospital after a short illness.
Born in Green Bay Feb. 10, 1921, he has lived in this vicinity all of his life. He was to have started his senior year at Denmark High school this fall. He was a member of the Denmark High school basketball team last winter.
Services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Knutson funeral home and at the Evangelical Lutheran church at 2:30, with burial in the Cooperstown cemetery.
Survivors are his parents, four brothers, Edwin, California; William, Walter and Lester, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Graunke, California; Mrs. Fred Larsen, St. Paul, and Velma, St. Paul.
Green Bay Press Gazette  Monday, September 4, 1939  pg. 7


ANNA C. ENZ

Mrs. Anna Enz, 78, a resident of Denmark, died early Tuesday morning at a Milwaukee hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Evangelical United Brethren Church, Denmark, the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating.  Burial will be in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mrs. Enz was born oct. 13, 1883, at Denmark, and was married to George Enz, July 11, 1906 and the couple resided at Denmark.  Mrs. Enz resided with a daughter at Milwaukee during the past year.
Her husband preceded her in death in August, 1951.
She was a member of Charles A. Lawton Chapter OES and Royal Neighbors of America.
Survivors include two sons, Alvin of Denmark and Mark of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Bishop of Green Bay, Mrs. Otto Didio of Milwaukee and Mrs. Earl Cherney of Manitowoc:  a brother, Otto Schultz of Milwaukee:  a sister, Mrs. Gilbert Sunstrum of Forestville:  six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Knutson Funeral Home at Denmark, until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
A memorial fund for the Sunday School of Evangelical United Brethren Church has been established by the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1962, page 11


DAVID ENZ

David N. Enz, 71, prominent Denmark and Kewaunee merchant, and former postmaster at Denmark, died early today at the home of his son, Lloyd, in Cooperstown.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Zion Evangelical U.B. church in Denmark, with burial in the East Cooperstown cemetery with Masonic rites.
He was born in Glenmoore, Brown county, in 1877 and in 1905 married the former Ella Plantico.  For 30 years he was connected with the Enz Brothers store and garage in Denmark and served the village as postmaster for many years.  Later he moved to Kewaunee where he operated a store and meat market for a number of years.
He was also president of the Enz Realty company of Sheboygan.
Surviving are his wife: seven sons, Lloyd of Cooperstown, Harold of Kaukauna, Theodore of this city, Lester of Kewaunee, Dan of Denmark, Lee of Milwaukee and Hugo of Aurora, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. F… Pittman of Kaukauna and Mrs. Ray Marcott of Green Bay; two brothers, George of Denmark, Louis of Waupun; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Thein of Lark and Mrs. Emma Shelter of Chicago; seven grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, …. moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1949, page 2


GEORGE J. ENZ

George J. Enz, 75, resident since 1905 of Denmark, Brown county, died Sunday night at his home.  He had been in failing health two years.
Mr. Enz was born in 1875 in the town of Glenmore, Brown county.  He was a mail carrier 33 years in the Denmark vicinity until his retirement in 1940.  He married the former Miss Anna Schultz in 1906.
He was a member of the DePere lodge No. 85, F. and A.M. Warren council No 13, R. and S. M. and Warren chapter No. 8, R. A. M.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren church, Denmark, Rev. B. A. Zimbar officiating.  Services at East Cooperstown cemetery, Cooperstown, will be conducted by the DePere Masonic lodge.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Alvin of Denmark, and Capt. Mark with the army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Bishop of Seymour, Wis., Mrs. Otto Didio, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Earl Cherney of Manitowoc; brother Louis of Waupun, Wis.  Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Scholta of Chicago, and Mrs. Margaret Thiem of  Denmark; five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Knutson funeral home, Denmark from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday forenoon when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1951, page 2

CLARENCE GORDON

Clarence Gordon, 70, of 801A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, a former Denmark area 
resident, died Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. 
The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown 
Cemetery.
Mr. Gordon was born Oct. 1, 1902, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late David 
and Minnie Schultz Gordon.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of service 
Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 3, 1973
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(b. 26 May 1902/d. Feb 1973/SSDI) 


DAVID GORDON

David Gordon, 76, a resident of Cooperstown for nearly 70 years who 
died on the homestead Friday night was buried this morning.  Services were 
held from the Knutson funeral home, Denmark, with burial in the Cooperstown 
cemetery.
Mr. Gordon was born in Michigan in 1862 and when a boy of eight his parents 
located in this county.  He has since resided here.
Survivors are his widow, Minnie; three daughters, Mrs. Cary Hall, Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Joseph Ertman, Francis Creek, Mrs. Edward Qualman, Green Bay; two 
sons, John, Francis Creek, Clarence, Denmark; and nine grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 16, 1939, page 2 


JOHN GORDON

John Gordon, 49, a resident of the Town of Cooperstown, died Monday 
afternoon at his home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Knutson Funeral Home, 
Denmark, the Rev. Bernard A. Zimdars officiating.  Burial will be in East 
Cooperstown Cemetery.
He was born Sept 8, 1926, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. David Gordon.  He never married and lived on the homestead farm until 
two months ago when he moved to Cooperstown.
Survivors include a brother, Clarence, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Ertman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Qualman and Mrs. Tillie 
Wacholz of Green Bay.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1957, page 11


MINNIE GORDON

Mrs. David Gordon, native of Manitowoc County, died Thursday afternoon at a 
Green Bay hospital following a lingering illness. She was 84.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Zion Evangelical 
United Bretheren Church at Denmark, the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial 
will be in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mrs. Gordon, the former Minnie Schultz, was born May 5, 1870, in the Town of 
Cooperstown and always lived in that area with the exception of the past 13 
years when she resided with a daughter, Mrs. Edward Qualman of Green Bay. She 
was married May 30, 1892, to David Gordon. He died in 1939.
Mrs. Gordon is survived by two sons, John of Mishicot and Clarence of Manitowoc; 
three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ertman of Mishicot, Mrs. Tillie Wacholtz of Montello, 
Wis., and Mrs. Qualman of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Reynolds of Oshkosh 
and Mrs. Tena Walters of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, from Saturday evening 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 1, 1954 P. 17

ERNESTINE HALTAUFDERHEIDE

Mrs. Ernestine Haltaufderheide, 94, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelistic Lutheran Church, Henrysville.  The Rev. H.P. Bauer will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mrs. Haltaufderheide, nee Ernestine Jackman, was born March 27, 1876, in Town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Mary Pilzzach Jackman.  She was married to Herman Haltaufderheide Oct. 26, 1901, in Town of Cooperstown.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1955.
Survivors include a son, George, of Rt. 2, Denmark; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Group and Mrs. Wilbur (Enid) Matzke of Green Bay; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and three nieces, Mrs. George Schackitt, of Merrill, Wis., Mrs. Alma Cenefeldt of Maribel and Mrs. Louis Zellner, of Milwaukee.  A son and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday and from noon Wednesday at church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Monday, April 27, 1970  pg. M-13


HERMAN HALTAUFDERHEIDE

Dies at Farm Home Following Illness
Herman Haltaufderheide, 83, died early Tuesday morning at his town of Eaton farm home after a lingering illness. The body will be taken to the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church this (Thursday) morning from the Knutson Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:30 this afternoon with the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating and burial will be in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mr. Haltaufderheide was born March 21, 1872 in the town of Cooperstown and lived there until his marriage to the former Ernestine Jackman Oct. 26, 1901 in the town of Eaton. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three years ago.
Surviving besides his wife, are a son, George, now operating the farm his father ran for many years; two daughters, Mrs. Reinhard Grupp, Denmark, route 2 and Mrs. Isadore Vanden Huevel, Green Bay; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Jan. 27, 1955 - page 6


MARY HALTAUFDERHEIDE (d. 1923)

After a lingering illness, Miss Mary Haltaufderheide, passed away Sunday at the home of her brother, Charles, on Twelfth St. Deceased was unmarried and for the past eight years has made her home with her brother. She was born in Germany 59 years ago. Her friends and relatives testify to her kind-hearted disposition and desire to be of help to others. Miss Haltaufderheide is survived by three brothers, Herman of the Town of Eaton, Edwin of Manitowoc and Charles of this city. The funeral was held from the home at 12:30 on Wednesday afternoon and the remains were interred in Cooperstown, her former home.
The Reporter - Fri., May 11, 1923  
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*Note: She was placed here because her parents and brother are here.


ANTON HETTICH

Anton Hettich, 91, former Denmark resident died at a Green Bay nursing home. He was born may 31, 1888 in the Town of New Denmark, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hettich. He married the former Olga Hendricksen in Marinette. She preceded him in death August 17, 1970.
One daughter survives, Mrs. Harry (June) Nebielski, Green Bay; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren. One son, Loren, preceded him in death. The Rev. Bernard Sitterlund officiated at the funeral which was held Friday afternoon at the Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. Burial was in East Cooperstown Cemetery with VFW Military graveside services. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Apr. 24, 1980


OLGA HETTICH

Mrs. Anton Hettich, 78, passed away Monday morning at a Green Bay nursing home. She was the former Olga Hendricksen, daughter of the late Soren Hendricksen and Olena Hansen and was born July 7, 1892 in Denmark. She married Anton Hettich on November 5, 1919 in Marinette. Her husband survives as does one daughter, Mrs. Harry (June) Nablielski, Green Bay; one son, Lorn, Watertown; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Nelsen, Green Bay; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Zion United Methodist Church, with the Rev. R. Boettcher officiating. Burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Aug. 20, 1970 - page 6


ELEANOR M. KELLNER

Mrs. Robert (Eleanor "Ellie") Kellner, 70, a Denmark resident, died Tuesday morning, March 4, 1997 at the Daffinson Home in Denmark following a long illness. 
The daughter of the late Vern and Faye (Goddard) Brereton was born on June 23, 1926 in Oconto Falls. The former Eleanor May Brereton and Robert C. Kellner were married on Jan. 6, 1947, and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1994. She had been employed as an L.P.N. at Brown County Hospital. Ellie was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark, The United Methodist Women, The Friends Of The Brown County Library, and The Packerland Kennel Club. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, raising her Boston Terriers, sewing, and had an interest in Wisconsin Genealogy. 
Survivors include her son, Thomas and Nancy Kellner, Denmark; her grandchildren, Rebecca, John, Robert, and Courtney; two sisters, Barb (Cal) Rose, Green Bay; Judy (Jerry) Gauthier, Green Bay; Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gordy (Tee) Kellner, Green Bay; Betty (Ray) Gierach, Green Bay; along with nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her step-mother, Winifred. 
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty Hwy "R" Denmark from 4 until 8 on Thursday. On Friday visitation continues after 10 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark until the time of service. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church with Pastor Roberta Thomson officiating. Burial in Zion United Methodist cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. 
"Ellie's family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff of the Daffinson Home; To the staff of St. Vincent's Home Health Program; To the staff of Unity Hospice; and to all of her friends who visited her, for all of their kindness, care, and concern". 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Wednesday, March 5, 1997  pg. 8


ROBERT C. KELLNER

Robert C. Kellner, age 74, of 6454 Rosecrans Road, Denmark, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 29, 1994, at a Green Bay Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 1994,at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home. Rev. Warren I. Egebo will officiate with burial in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
He was born February 17, 1920, in Green Bay, son of the late Elmer and Gladys Trinkner Kellner. He married the former Mary Brereton January 6, 1947. He was a 40 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Kellner, Denmark; one brother, Gordon Kellner, Green Bay; one sister, Mrs. Roman (Betty) Gierczak, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Rebecca, John, Robert and Courtney.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R., Denmark, from 5-9 p.m. on Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1994 P. A2

CARL KNUTH

One by one the pioneer settlers are called to the Great Beyond, and 
the last one to answer the call was Carl Knuth one of the earliest 
settlers in this part of the country, who passed away at his home 
here Sunday morning. Death followed an illness of two weeks duration. 
Mr. Knuth was born in Germany 84 years ago and came to this country 
with his parents and other relatives when 20 years of age. Later he 
was married and with his wife settled on a farm here which has been 
his home ever since. Deceased was a kind and indulgent father and 
neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. 
One daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stuepe of DePere and eleven grandchildren 
survive him. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the 
German M.E. church at Cooperstown. Rev. Wm. Gleiser of Morrison 
performing the last sad rites. The high esteem in which the deceased 
was held was well proved by the large number who attended the funeral 
and followed the remains to their last resting place.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 5
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The late Mr. Knuth, who was always known as “Grandpa” Knuth, was buried 
from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon. He was eighty four years 
old at the time of his death. He leaves one daughter and several 
grandchildren to mourn his death. His only son died a few years ago.
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Mr. and Mrs. Stips of Rockland attended the funeral of Mr. Knuth, Mrs. 
Stips being his only daughter.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 17, 1915, Page 4


ERVIN C. KNUTH

Ervin C. Knuth, 42, died at his home in Denmark Tuesday afternoon after 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Knutson 
funeral home in Denmark.  Three pastors, the Rev. Robert A. Boettcher of 
Denmark, the Rev. S.G. Cramer of Appleton and the Rev. H.A. Bernhardt of 
Lark, will take part in the services.  Burial will be in the East Cooperstown 
cemetery.
Mr. Knuth was born Sept. 12, 1901 in the town of Cooperstown and lived in 
the vicinity all of his life.  For the past 13 years he had been employed at the 
Pet Milk Company plant in Denmark.  He married Miss Lauretta Pahl Sept. 
19, 1928.
Survivors are the wife, one son, Elroy, 12; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Lisch 
of Glenmore and Mrs. James Friemuth of this city; three brothers, William 
and Henry of this city and Oscar of Glenmore.  
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon to the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, March 22, 1944  pg. 2

FRANK KNUTH

Notes From Cooperstown:
Mr. Frank Knuth, a well known farmer of this town, died last Friday evening leaving a wife, a sister, six children and an aged father to mourn his loss. 
Many relatives and friends from Green Bay and Manitowoc attended his funeral Monday afternoon. 
He was 52 years of age and was like by his friends and neighbors.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thurs., May 25, 1911 pg. 8

LAURETTA KNUTH

Mrs. Lauretta Knuth, 56, of Denmark died Tuesday afternoon at
Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Evangelical United
Brethren Church, Denmark.  The Rev. Hugo Bernhardt will officiate
and burial will be in United Brethren Church Cemetery, East
Cooperstown.
The former Lauretta Pahl was born April 11, 1909, at Lark, Brown
County, daughter of Herman and Ella Nohr Pahl.  She was married to
Ervin C. Knuth at Lark Sept. 1, 1928.  He died in March of 1944.
She is survived by a son, Elroy Knuth, of Denmark, her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pahl, of Denmark, two sisters, Mrs. Allen
(Anita) Hussong, of Cooperstown and Mrs. Lillian Nickle, two
brothers, Milton Pahl, of Brillion and Clancis Pahl, of Maribel
and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m.
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the
church were the body will lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1965 p. T-9


MARTHA LOUISE KNUTH

EXTRA!
EXPLOSION IN VILLAGE FATAL
Denmark Woman Dies When Cleaning Fluid Explodes
Green Bay - Mrs. William Knuth, 27, of Denmark village, died in a
local hospital early today of burns suffered Thursday afternoon,
when fumes from cleaning fluid exploded.
The windows of the house were blown out by the terrific explosion
and the building was jarred off its foundation.
The Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1932, front page
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FUNERAL RITES FOR VICTIM OF FLUID MONDAY
Mrs. Knuth; Denmark, Killed In Mishap; Burial at Cooperstown
Funeral services for Mrs. William Knuth, 27, Denmark, fatally
burned with naphta while cleaning clothes in the basement of her
home there on Thursday, will be held Monday afternoon at one
o’clock from the home of her father, Charles Miller, near Wayside.
Church services at two from the Evangelical church in Denmark
will be followed by interment in the Cooperstown cemetery.
Brown county officials announced today that there would be no
inquest into the accident.
Mrs. Knuth, whose husband is shipping clerk at the plant of the
Pet Milk Co. in Denmark, died Friday in a Green Bay hospital from
the burns she suffered.  The explosion occurred just as Mrs. Knuth
finished cleaning some clothing in a tub of naphta in the basement
and seeing two matches on the floor threw them into the open door
of the furnace.  In some manner they ignited and the fumes of the
gas caused a terrific explosion which blew windows from the house
and jarred the building from its foundation.
Mrs. Knuth ran from the basement, her clothing in flames.  A
physician was called and she was removed to a Green Bay hospital.
The woman’s burns were so extensive as to cover her entire body
and there was no hope for her recovery.
She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Miller, Wayside, two brothers and four sisters.
The Manitowoc Herald Times, August 13, 1932, p. 2


THERESIA KNUTH

Cooperstown news:
Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Frank Knuth at a Green 
Bay hospital Monday morning. She had been ailing since last summer 
and death came as a relief from suffering. She is sixty years old 
and leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. James Fremuth of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard Lisch of Morrisontown, four sons, William 
of Denmark, Henry, Erwin and Oscar at home. She also leaves four 
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the 
time of writing.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 04, 1928, Page 6
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Cooperstown news:
The funeral of the late Mrs. F. Knuth was held Thursday at 1 o’clock 
from the Zion Evangelical church in Denmark, with burial at the 
Evangelical cemetery two miles east of Denmark, Rev. H.O. Diekvoss 
officiated. Mrs. Knuth was fifty-eight years old at the time of her 
death and not sixty as formerly stated in last week’s issue. Her 
husband preceded her in death sixteen years ago. There were many 
beautiful floral offerings. We extend our sympathy. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 11, 1928, Page 5

CARRIE KRUEGER

Rites Held for Mrs. C. Krueger
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Zion Methodist Church, Green Bay, for Mrs. Carrie M. Krueger, 72, 1523 Farlin Ave., who died Monday following a long illness. The Rev. Joseph Harris officiated with burial in the West Cooperstown Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schnese and was born June 10, 1890 in Denmark and married Charles Krueger on May 15, 1912. Her husband died in 1935.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Forrest (Florence) Hendrickson, Oneida; two sons, Milton W., Green Bay and Donald H., Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Martha) Zillis, Green Bay; two brothers, Arthur Schnese, Kimberly and Louis, Gladstone, Mich. Four sisters and six brothers preceded her in death.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Jan. 24, 1963 - page 11

CHARLES KRUEGER  (d. 1935)

KRUEGER, Charles – Age 50, of Denmark, died Thursday in a physician’s 
office of a heart attack.  Born in 1835 at Milwaukee.  Farmer in vicinity of 
Denmark for 18 years.  Survived by widow, one daughter, two sons, one 
brother, four sisters and mother.  Funeral Sunday at 1:30 from the home 
and 2 p.m. from the Evangelical church at Denmark with the Rev. K. 
Dorau officiating.  Interment in Cooperstown cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1935  p. 13

DALE D. LARSON

Dale D. Larson, 53, of 345 Lee St., Denmark, died Thursday, May 31, 1990. He was born March 24, 1937 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to the late Swen and Elsie (DeVries) Larson. He married the former Mary Jeffs on June 18, 1960. He was president and general manager of Denmark Farm Equipment from 1969 until 1985. He was then associated with Insurance Marketing Concepts II for two years and the past three years he was employed at the Valley Bank. He was honored as Denmark’s Citizen of the Year in 1987.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jeffrey Gress, Waupaca; one son, Michael Larson, Menasha; one brother, Bradley Larson, Minneapolis, Minnesota and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by a twin sister. Funeral services were Monday at the Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark, with the Rev. Ron Helgerson officiating, burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, June 7, 1990


CAREY MAC DONALD

Mrs. Carey MacDonald, 67, Rt. 3, Denmark, died early this morning at a Green Bay hospital. 
She was born March 24, 1905 at Norway, Mich. Her husband, Clifford, preceded her in death. 
Survivors are one daughter, Diane, DeKalb, III. ; three brothers, Walter Gustafson, Chicago, III.; Clarence, Detroit, Mich.; Oscar, Norway, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Eric Gelinske, Menominee, Mich. and Mrs. Harold Spynnes, Green Bay. 
At Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark, with the Rev. Cletus Kramer officiating. 
A memorial fund has been established by the family. 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Thursday, October 19, 1972  pg. D5


CLARA A. MATHIS

Mrs.William (Clara) Mathis, 87, Denmark, died early Saturday morning at a Green Bay nursing home. She was born January 8 1891 in the Town of Morrison to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm and Fredericka Luedtke. She married William Mathis April 14, 1909 in the Town of Morrison.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Marcella Baldwin, DePere, Mrs. Cyrus (Dorothy) Jurs, Sun City, Ariz., two sons, Lester and Hugo, both of Denmark; one sister, Mrs. Tillie Rasmussen, DePere; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert.
The funeral was held Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bernard Setterlund officiating. Burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Gary Pollatz, Wayne Sohr, Lester Kople, William Mathis, Steven Mathis and Thomas Kapinos.
The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 23, 1978 - page 7

DONALD LEE MATHIS

Donald Lee Mathis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mathis of Denmark 
died Sunday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital.  The child was born 
Nov. 9, 1942.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Knutson 
funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the Evangelical Zion church with the 
Rev. F. G. Cramer officiating.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Karbon of Cooperstown and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Mathis of Denmark.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1943  p. 10

WILLIAM A. MATHIS

W.A.Mathis Dies in Hospital
William A. Mathis, 79, lifelong resident of this area, died early Sunday evening in a Green Bay hospital after a long illness. He was born on January 25, 1884 in the Town of Cooperstown, the son of the late William and Anna Pepper Mathis. He was a carpenter all his life until his retirement in 1949. He was also the janitor of Evangelical United Brethren Church for 25 years. He married the former Clara Luedtke on April 4, 1909 in Lark. The couple then moved to Denmark where they had since resided. The celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1959.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Marcella) Baldwin, DePere and Mrs. Cy (Dorothy) Juns, Milwaukee; three sons, Gilbert, Lester and Hugo, all of Denmark; two half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Kriwanek, Chilton and Mrs. Louis Arndt, Green Bay; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rev. W. Sutton and the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial was in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday Nov. 21, 1963 - page 4


ELIZABETH NAMZ  (d. 1981)

Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Namz, 88, 2034 Barberry Lane, Green Bay, died Friday evening at home. She was born December 30, 1892 in the Town of New Denmark, daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Tauber) Bufka. She married Mr. Namz January 6, 1914. He preceded her in death in 1920.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Elaine) Paape, one son, Norman, both of Green Bay; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren;  nieces and nephews. One son and a brother and five sisters preceded her in death. the funeral was held Tuesday at the Knutson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ron Helgerson officiating. Burial in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Nov. 5, 1981

ELIZABETH NAMZ   (d. 1945)

Mrs. Elizabeth Namz, 75, who for the past 15 years had resided in
Manitowoc, died this morning in Chicago where she had been visiting.
Her body will be brought to Manitowoc for interment and funeral
arrangements will be announced Friday.
She is survived by four sons, Walter, Edward and August, all of
Manitowoc. Louis of Green Bay and a daughter, Clara of Duluth
Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 19, 1945  p.2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Namz, 75, who died suddenly
yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Landeck in Evanston,
Ill., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Knutson funeral home,
Denmark, and at 2 o'clock at the Zion Evangelical church, Denmark.
Burial will be in the Cooperstown cemetery.
Mrs. Namz, nee Elizabeth Schnese, was born at Niles Center, Ill.,
and was married to Ludwig Namz in 1887. They located on a farm in
Cooperstown. Mr. Namz died in 1915 and she lived later in this city
before moving to Chicago.
Survivors are four sons, Louis of Green Bay, Edward, Walter and
August of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Nelson of Duluth
and Mrs. Martha McKeoun of Green Bay; seven brothers and three
sisters.
The body is at the Knutson funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 20, 1945  p.2

ELAINE PAAPE

Elaine D. Paape, 90, Ashwaubenon, died Thursday, November 6, 2008. 
She was born August 26, 1918, to the late George and Elizabeth (Bufka) Namz in Cooperstown. On August 27, 1947, she married Harold Paape at Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark; he preceded her in death November 20, 2004. Elaine was a graduate of Denmark High School in 1936. She worked with her husband in the real estate business for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Elaine enjoyed time spent with her family and friends.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and John Costabile, Racine; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Dianne Paape, Corvallis, Oregon; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ethan) Hoff, Racine; Joseph (Jacqueline) Costabile, Grays Lake, Illinois; Katherine (Skyler) Bradbury, Alexandria, Virginia; Jane (Aaron) Moneypenny, Racine; and Sasha Paape, Corvallis, Oregon; six great-grandchildren, Alex and Natalie Hoff, Mina, Calvin and Mayzie Costabile, and Kailey Moneypenny; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Marvin Namz. 
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, at Lyndahl Funeral Home. Visitation will continue after 11:30 am. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church, 901 Shawano Avenue, where the funeral service will take place at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Christman officiating. Burial will be in the East Cooperstown Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Reed and Irene Burns, Mary Lou, Kathy, Benna, Nancy and Nancy from Home Instead Senior Care for their care and concern for Elaine.
Online Obituary.
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(26 Aug 1918/06 Nov 2008/SSDI)


HAROLD PAAPE

Harold Paape, 89, Ashwaubenon, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at his home. 
He was born on Aug. 17, 1915 in Green Bay to the late George and Rosa (Seiler) Paape, Sr.. He graduated from West High School in 1933 and entered the Naval Reserves. He later became active duty in the U.S. Navy, 34th Division during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Upon returning, he attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. On Aug. 27, 1947, he married the former Elaine Namz at Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark. Harold was storekeeper for a business he founded in 1946, Harold's Fountain and Gift on Velp Ave. He built one of the first neighborhood shopping centers north of Milwaukee, Marquette Shopping Center, in 1955. He also owned and operated Ben Franklin in the Marquette Shopping Center before going into real estate in the 1970s, operating Paape Realty. Later, Harold owned and managed several rental properties, including a professional office building that he built on Oneida St. and Mason St. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Harold was a loving husband and wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. 
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Elaine; one daughter and son-in-law: Jeanne and John Costabile, Racine; one son and daughter-in-law: Gary and Dianne Paape, Corvallis, OR; five grandchildren: Elizabeth (Ethan) Hoff, Racine, Joseph (Jacqueline) Costabile, Gurnee, IL, Katherine Costabile, Racine, Jane Costabile, Racine, and Sasha Paape, Corvallis, OR; two great grandchildren: Alex Hoff and Mina Costabile; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Walter and Mae Paape, and Mrs. Frank (Frances) Paape, all of Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle (John) Wetts and infant Marie Paape; and eight brothers: Willis (Mildred), Clarence (Marcella), Melvin (Florence), George, Jr. (Helen), Winfred (Clara), Frank, and infants Elmer and Clarence Paape. 
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge. Rd. Visitation will continue after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Church, 901 Shawano Ave., where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Robert W. Christman officiating. Interment will take place in East Cooperstown Cemetery. 
The family would like to thank Drs. Thomas Saphner and Jaswinder Sundlass and the staff of Unity Hospice for the special care and compassion that was given. A memorial fund has been established for St. James Lutheran Church.
Online obituary.

CHARLES PLANTICO

Charles Plantico, 91, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Friday morning at Fair 
Hills Nursing Home, Cooperstown.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Knutson Funeral Home, 
Denmark.  The Rev. Lorenz Kern will officiate and burial will be in the 
East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mr. Plantico was born Sept. 21, 1874, in the Town of Cooperstown, 
son of the late Charles and Wilhelmina Rumna.  He farmed in the area 
his entire life.
Survivors include a brother, George, of Owen, Wis. and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Saturday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1966


FRANK PLANTICO

Frank Plantiko, 83, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday morning at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Knutson Funeral Home, 
Denmark, with the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating.  Interment will be in 
East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mr. Plantiko was born Nov. 28, 1875 in the Town of Cooperstown, 
son of the late Charles and Minne Plantiko.  He engaged in farming and 
also worked in Logging camps during the winter months.  He never married.
Survivors include four brothers, Charles and John of Rt. 1, Denmark, 
William of Milwaukee and George of Owen, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Elle Enz 
of Oshkosh and several nephews and nieces.  Friends may call at the 
funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1959  p. 15
Plantiko Funeral
Funeral services for Frank Plantiko, 83, of Rt. 1, Denmark, who died 
Sunday, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark.  
The Rev. B. A. Zimdars will officiate and burial will be in East Cooperstown 
Cemetery.
It was erroneously reported the funeral will be Thursday. 
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1959  p. 13


JOHN PLANTICO

John H. Plantiko, 83, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Knutson funeral Home, 
Denmark, with the Rev. B. A. Zimdars officiating.  Burial will be in East 
Cooperstown cemetery.
He was born Dec. 25, 1880, at Cooperstown, son of the late Carl and 
Wilhelmina Plantiko.  He spent most of his life in the Denmark area and 
was night watchman at two Denmark firms before his retirement in 1945.
Among survivors are two daughters, Miss Ruby of Green Bay and Mrs. 
Erwin Miller of Two Rivers; two brothers, Charles of Denmark and 
George of Abbottsford; a sister, Mrs. Dave Enz of Green Bay; four 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 14, 1962  p.13


MINNIE PLANTIKO

Mrs. Wilhelmina Plantico, 93, mother of 15 children, seven of whom survive, 
died Wednesday at the home in the town of New Denmark, Brown county.
Born Wilhelmina Rumna in Germany in 1853, she came to Brown county 
when a child and was married in 1871 to Charles Plantico.  They located 
on a farm in New Denmark.  Mr. Plantico died in 1912.
Survivors are five sons, Charles, John and Frank of New Denmark, William 
of Stevens Point and George of Owen, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. David 
Enz of Appleton, Mrs. Conley of Green Bay.
The body is at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark and will be moved to 
the Zion Evangelical United Brethren church at 11 a.m. Saturday, where 
services will be held at 2 o’clock.  Burial will be in the East Cooperstown 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, June 12, 1947, p. 2

LILLIAN L. ROLLO

Mrs. Lillian (Philip) Rollo, age 62, a Denmark resident, went to the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 9, 1998, after a courageous struggle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 1998, at Zion United Methodist Church, 231 Chicago Ave., Denmark. Rev. Marianne Cotter will officiate with burial at Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Cooperstown.
She was born January 21, 1936, in Seymour, daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia Heisler) Tank. She had been a resident of Denmark since 1971. The former Lillian Tank and Philip Rollo were married at United Methodist Church in Seymour on April 21, 1956. Lillian had worked for the M&I Bank in Denmark for 12 years, she drove school bus for ten years, and was a sales representative for Modern Woodman of America Insurance Company. She was an active member of Zion United Methodist Women. The time spent with her family was very precious to her.
Survivors include her husband, Philip; their children and their spouses, Carla and Dale Schneider, West Bend, Christine and James Gauthier, Wisconsin Dells, Diane and Dale Baeten, Denmark, Michael Rollo, West Bend; one granddaughter, Kari Lynn Hlavachek, Lillian’s sisters and brothers, Elsie and Ervin Reinke, Appleton, June and George Kemp, Little Chute, Elmer and Dorothy Tank, Bonduel, Leland and Nat Tank, Algoma, Shirley and Dan Weyland, Freedom, Caroline Reno, Mountain; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Tank, Black Creek; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, nad two brothers, Carlton and Larry.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 5436 County Hwy R., Denmark, on Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. and directly at the church at 10 a.m. on Thursday. 
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made out to the Lillian Rollo Memorial Fund so that a scholarship can be established in Lillian’s name. Lillian was a very active member of her community and it would bring her peace and happiness to know that even in her passing she would still be helping some young person achieve their goals.
Lillian’s family extends special thanks to Dr. McGovern, the staff of Unity Hospice, to Rita, Dorinda, and to all of Lillian’s many special friends.  All their prayers and concerns have been very much appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1998  P. 2


PHILIP E. ROLLO

Philip Eli Rollo, 82, Wausaukee, passed away February 18, 2013. He was born August 28, 1930 in Neshkoro, WI, son of the late Eli and Violette (Koeneke) Rollo. Phil graduated from Seymour High School in 1948, and served his country in the United States Navy. He married Lillian Tank on April 21, 1956 at United Methodist Church in Seymour, WI. Lillian preceded him in death on February 8, 1998.
Phil was a jeweler for Kmart and Shopko in the 70’s, served as Airport firefighter/deputy at Austin Straubel Airport, and also was an insurance agent for Modern Woodman of America.
He was an avid woodworker and leather tooler, and he loved the outdoors and loved to tell a good story.
Survivors include his four children: Carla (Dale) Schneider, West Bend, Chris (Jim) Gauthier, Winneconne, Diane (Dale) Baeten, Allouez, and Michael Rollo and Debbie Hart, West Bend; one granddaughter, Kari (Jeremiah) Krause, Manitowoc; one great-grandson, Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Philip was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda McAbee and Ida Mae (Ed) Tyczkowski.
Family and friends may call Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Zion United Methodist Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the heart or cancer societies of your choice.
Online obituary.


CARL SCHNESE

Mrs. Lawrence Van Dinter and Peter Van Dinter attended the funeral of Mr. Schnese in Green Bay, Saturday, Feb. 14.
Appleton Post Crescent  Saturday, February 21, 1925  pg. 10

ELIZABETH SCHNESE

Mrs. Schnese, 83, Given Final Tribute At Grave
Mrs. Elizabeth Schnese, 83, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Charles Krueger, Denmark.
Burial took place this afternoon from the Evangelical church in Denmark.
The deceased was born at Niles Center, Ill., and came to New Denmark 
at the time of her marriage 69 years ago.  The couple resided on a farm.  
Survivors are four daughters, including Mrs. Elizabeth Namz, city, seven 
sons and two brothers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 3, 1934  p. 7


CARL SCHULTZ  (d. 1915)

After an illness of three years’ duration death came to relieve 
the sufferings of Carl Schultz, a well known and highly esteemed 
pioneer resident of this place. Decedent was 74 years of age and 
was a victim of cancer of the throat. He will long be remembered 
as a man of generous impulse and kindliness and the thought of 
him will always be associated with the memory of a man who is ever 
striving to let into the dark places of life the sunshine of human 
happiness. 
Surviving Mr. Schultz are his wife and eight children: Lena and 
William of Milwaukee; Mrs. George Enz; Matilda, Emma, Fred, 
Ferdinand and Otto all of this place. The burial took place 
Tuesday afternoon from the German Evangelical church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 29, 1915, Page 4

CARL E. SCHULTZ  (d. 2005)

Carl F. Schultz, 87, of Denmark, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005, at his home. Survivors include, his wife, Virginia, Denmark; two daughters, Carla and Doug Laubach, Tully, N.Y., and their two daughters, Elizabeth and Katharine; and Renee Schultz and her husband, Dr. Ron Baer, Westhampton, MA and their two children Ian and Mia. Family and friends may call Thursday, March 17, 2005, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with Pastor Rosy Mayorga and Rev. Jorge Luis Mayorga officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Knutson- Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter  March 2005


VIRGINIA E. SCHULTZ

Virginia E. Schultz, 92, Denmark, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. She was born November 14, 1920 in Nappanee, IN, daughter to the late Milton and Agnes (Newcomer) Berger. She married Carl Schultz in 1940, and together farmed west of Denmark. Virginia attended North Central College, Naperville, IL.
She was a former Denmark Branch Librarian and piano teacher. She was a Bellin Hospital volunteer and Girl Scout Leader. She was lifetime member of Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark, where she was organist for many years.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Carla Laubach and Renee (Ronald Baer) Schultz; grandchildren: Elizabeth and Katharine Laubach, and Ian and Mia Schultz-Baer.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, October 29, 2013 (TODAY) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark, with the Rev. Henry Yoap officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
Green Bay Press Gazette  Tuesday, October 29, 2013


ESTHER SENGBUSCH

Mrs. Sengbusch Dies in Madison
Mrs. Hugo Sengbusch, 59, died late Tuesday afternoon at a Madison Hospital. She was born August 15, 1902 in the Town of Glenmore, daughter of Mrs. Hattie and the late Herman Bruegge. She was married to Hugo Sengbusch September 24, 1924 at Lark. The couple settled in Manitowoc but the past 32 years they resided in the village of Denmark. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Denmark, the WWF of the EUB church ad the Friendly Neighbors Homemakers Club.
She is survived by her husband; her mother, Denmark; one daughter, Mrs. Bonita Keinzing, Richland Center; three sons, Ralph, Milwaukee; Norman, Kaukauna and Roy, Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Knuth, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard Pfefferkorn, Route 1, Whitelaw, 11 grandchildren. One son, Kenwood, preceded her in death in 1953 and one grandson in 1949. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with the Rev. B.A. Zimdars officiating. Burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Denmark Press - Thursday, June 7, 1962 - page 4


EUGENE SENGBUSCH

Eugene Sengbusch, 25, 521 W. Eighth St., Kaukauna, died Saturday morning at Kaukauna Community Hospital. He was born march 2, 1953 in Green Bay. He was the son of Norman and Marcella (Jensen) Sengbusch. He graduated from Kaukuana High School in 1971. He was a house painter.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Scot, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. LeRoy (Cheryl) Johnson, Appleton, Mrs. Benji (Wendy) Terrell, Fort Byers, Va.; a niece, Amy Johnson, a nephew, Benjamin Johnson. A brother, Norman Jerome Jr., preceded him in death.
The Knutson Funeral Hoome was in charge of arrangements with the funeral Monday at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kaukauna with the Rev. Harvey Kandler officating. Burial was in the East Cooperstown Cemetery.
The funeral was held at 11:30 am Monday.
Honarary pallbearers were Allan Roerig, Lyle Fink, Scot Van Dalen, Thomas Wheelock,, Kim Tistau, Kenneth Kier, Mike Verkuilen. Active pallbearers were Amado Garcia, Gerald Martzahl, ?? DeWeert, Mark Marhein, Mike Havermann and Paul DuFranc.
Denmark Press - Thursday, April 6, 1978 - page 6

KENWOOD SENGBUSCH

Check Denmark Crash Evidence; Inquest Possible
GREEN BAY – An inquest may be held into a crash Friday night 
which took the lives of a 40-year-old Manitowoc beautician and a 
Denmark high school student, 16.
Dr. Wayne C. Enderby, Brown County coroner, said Monday he was 
still checking evidence pieced together after the collision, in which Mrs. 
Angeline J. Steuerwald and Kenwood Sengbusch died.
Critically injured were Fred Steuerwald, 49, the dead woman’s husband, 
and Darold Mahlik, 16, of Denmark, who was riding in a car driven by 
Sengbusch.
Youth Killed Instantly
The autos collided headon two miles east of Denmark on Highway 141.
Sengbusch was reported to have died instantly of a skull fracture; Dr. 
Enderby said Mrs. Steuerwald may have lived about 10 minutes after the 
crash.  She received a skull fracture and internal injuries.
Steuerwald, driving the family car, received a fractured collarbone, several 
broken ribs and lacerations to face, hands and ankle.  Mahlik reportedly 
suffered severe head injuries.
Conditions of both patients, listed at the St. Vincent Hospital here Saturday 
as critical, were unchanged Monday.
Dr. Enderby said he would examine all the evidence of the crash before 
making any decision on an inquest.
Funeral services for Mrs. Steuerwald were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the 
Mittnacht Funeral Home in Manitowoc.  The Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiated, 
and cremation followed at Sheboygan.
Mrs. Steuerwald, who operated the Beauty Box parlor at 928 S. 10th St., 
Manitowoc, was born in DePere in 1913, and was married, in 1942, at Crown 
Point, Ind.  The couple moved to Milwaukee and then to Manitowoc in 1944.
Surviving, besides the husband, is a brother, Frank of Oshkosh, and a sister, 
Mrs. Alex Sawdy of Wausau.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 24, 1953
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Note:  Fred Steuerwald died of his injuries the following Thursday, August 27.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 27, 1953
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Coincidence in Tragedy
By a strange twist of fate, the name of Sengbusch is found in both families involved 
in the Steuerwald fatality.  Mr. And Mrs. Steuerwald died as a result of an accident 
when their car hit an auto driven by Kenneth Sengbusch, 16, of Denmark.  Steuerwald’s 
sister married William Sengbusch, of Milwaukee.  There is no relation between the families. 


HUGO J. SENGBUSCH

Hugo Sengbusch, 79, of Rt. 1, DePere, died Friday morning at a 
Green Bay hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, 
Denmark.  The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate with burial in East 
Cooperstown Cemetery.
Mr. Sengbusch was born Sept. 28, 1896, at Reedsville, son of the late 
August and Olga Ebert Sengbusch.  He lived at Denmark most of his life.  
He married Esther Bruegge in September of 1924.  He was employed by 
Dufeck Mfg. Co., and Lake to Lake Dairy and was Denmark village marshal 
for many years.  During World War I he served as a private in Company B 120th 
Regiment of Engineers.  He was a member of the American Legion Johnson-Hershman 
Post 363 of Denmark and World War I Barracks No. 1199 of Green Bay.
Survivors include three sons, Ralph, of Milwaukee, Norman, of Kaukauna, and Roy, 
of Sturgeon Bay, a daughter, Mrs. Loren (Bonia) Klinzing, of Richland Center, 
a sister, Mrs. ….. Wall of Nebraska, 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren 
and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ervin Sengbusch, of Brillion and Mrs. Laura Knuth 
of Grafton.
Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Sunday and 
at the church after 12 noon Monday until the memorial service.  American Legion 
services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday and Barracks 1199 services at 8:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 31, 1976

MARCELLA SENGBUSCH

Sengbusch, Marcella Anna (Nee Jensen) On Good Friday, April 6, 2007, Marcy went to join her savior Jesus in Paradise as he promised on the cross. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, auntie, cousin, friend, and ""Ma"" to many. Born April 26, 1927, the youngest child of 10, of the late Henry Emil and Minnie (Hansen) Jensen, she grew up on a farm near Rosecrans. After graduating from Twin Rivers Grade School, she worked at her family's farm and provided healthcare and nanny service to many family members. Marcy met her future husband at the Denmark Dance Hall, she married Norman Jerome Sengbusch on October 11, 1947, at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Denmark, Wis. Norm and Marcy had six children, Norman Jr., Cheryl, Eugene, Wayne, Wendy, and Scott. She was a longtime member of Immanuel United Church of Christ of Kaukauna. Over 50 year member of the Denmark Johnson-Hershman Post Number 363 of the American Legion Auxiliary. Member of Board of Directors of the Friends of Thousand Islands. Past member of the Issac Walton League for the Heckrod Nature Preserve. Her life was dedicated to her family and friends through her self-less act of kindness, thoughtful concerns, support, and educating her children. Card games, family gatherings, and helping where she was needed were things she enjoyed. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Norman; their children, Cheryl (LeRoy) Johnson, Appleton; Wayne (Amy), Marietta, Ga.; Wendy Yingling, Kaukauna; and Scott, Kaukauna. She is further survived by 10 grandchildren, Ben, Amy (fiance Richard McGuinness), and LeRoy II (special friend, Tawny Hoinowski) Johnson, Michael (Monica) and Randy (special friend, Ashley Poole) Sengbusch, Desiree (special friend, Vaughn Van Asten) Roane, Christopher and Sara (special friend, Steven Rundquist) Yingling. Scott Sengbusch II, and David Rice; one great-grandson, Hayden Paul Sengbusch; honorary great-granddaughter, Taylor Johnson. She is further survived by her brother, Lloyd Jensen, Maribel; and sister, Florence Enz, Denmark; brother-in-law, Arthur Heinkel, Green Bay. Marcy is further survived by her husband's family, Bonnie Klinzing, Richland Center; Roy (Shirley) Sengbusch, Fond du Lac; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons, Norman Jerome Jr, and Eugene (Easy) Norman; son-in-law, Jay Yingling; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy (Grace) and Earl (Emily); sisters, Viola (Hank) Gauthier, Adeline Heinkel and three infant siblings. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a. m. on Tuesday, at IUCC of Kaukauna, with Pastor Melinda Feller officiating. Visitation will be 3-8 p. m. Monday, at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, directly at the church, until the time of services. Burial in East Cooperstown Cemetery near Denmark. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter  April 2007


NORMAN SENGBUSCH

Norman Jerome Sengbusch, eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sengbusch Sr., of Wrightstown, died this morning at a Green Bay hospital after a two months illness.
Survivors are his parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen of Denmark; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Sengbusch of Wrightstown.
Funeral services will be held at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Denmark at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the East Cooperstown cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark until noon Monday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 30, 1949  p.2


RALPH A. SENGBUSCH

A former Denmark resident, Ralph Sengbusch, Milwaukee, died Tuesday in a Milwaukee hospital. He was born March 20, 1925 in Manitowoc to the late Hugo and Esther (Bruegge) Sengbusch. Surviving are two brothers, Norman, Kaukauna, Roy, Sturgeon Bay and one sister, Mrs. Loren (Bonnie) Klinzing, Richland Center; nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Saturday afternoon t the Knutson Funeral Home with the Rev. Solomon G. Cramer, officiating. Burial was in East Cooperstown Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., Nov. 15, 1979 - page 6


BERT M. SIDWELL

Bert M. Sidwell, 79, E355 Langer Corner Road, Town of Franklin, died Friday evening, Oct. 13, 1995, at a Green Bay hospital following a short illness. 
The son of the late Asil and Geneva (Van Deusen) Sidwell was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Galveston, Texas, and had been a Town of Franklin resident the past 40 years. 
Mr. Sidwell and the former Elizabeth B. Ammons were married on Sept. 18, 1937, in Nacogdoches, Texas, and the couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last month. Bert and Elizabeth farmed in the Seymour and Shiocton area until moving to Denmark in 1955. They raised cotton in Texas and cows in Wisconsin. Bert was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Milo and Clare Sidwell; Sharon Sidwell and her special friend Phil Van Veghel; seven grandchildren Allan, Scott, Suzanne and Lori Sidwell, Gina Philips, Michelle Revord and Randy Mott; six great-grandchildren, Amber and Alex Boyer, Daniel Revord, Cassandra, Nicholas and Samantha Phillips; a sister, Marie Court of San Antonio, Texas; along with other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Anita Erickson; and a brother, Am Sidwell. 
Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral, 536 Cty. Hwy. R, Denmark, after 9 a.m. Monday until time of service. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. with Pastor G. Keith Schroerlucke officiating. Burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. 
Special thanks are extended by Bert's family to Jean Wendricks, the staff of the Critical Care Unit at Bellin Hospital, and to the staff of Viking Rescue for all their care and concern.
Green Bay Press Gazette  Sunday, October 15, 1995  pg. B2


ELIZABETH B. SIDWELL

Elizabeth B. "Bea" Sidwell, 78, E355 Langes Corners Road, town of Franklin, died Wednesday morning July 2, 1997 at a Green Bay Hospital. 
The daughter of the late Orren and Maratha (White) Ammons was born on Sept. 9, 1918 in Nacogdoches, Texas where she was a graduate of Nacogdoches High School in the class of 1933. She has been an area resident since 1956. The former Elizabeth B. Ammons and Bert M. Sidwell were married on Sept. 18, 1937 in Nacogdoches, Texas and the couple celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary the month before Bert's death. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1996. Bea was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Denmark. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, and playing cards. 
Survivors include her children, Milo and Clare Sidwell; Sharon Sidwell and her husband Phil Van Veghel. Seven grandchildren, Allan Sidwell, Scott and Dawn Sidwell, Suzanne Sidwell, Lori Sidwell, Gina Phillips, Michelle Revord, Randy Mott, and his special friend Jan Butler; six great-grandchildren, Amber and Alex Boyer, Daniel Revord, Cassandra, Nicholas, and Samantha Phillips; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert; her parents; four brothers, and four sisters. 
Friends may call at Zion United Methodist Church Denmark after 9 a.m. on Saturday until time of service. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Marianne Cotter officiating. Burial in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. 
The Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home of Denmark is assisting the Family. 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Thursday, July 3, 1997  pg. B4


EMMA M. SUNSTROM

JACKSON — Mrs. Emma M. (Schultz) Sunstrom, 74, of Jackson, Rt. 1, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Sunday.
She was the mother of Mrs. Peter (Sylvia) Cihlar, Jackson, Rt. 1; and Curtis Sunstrom, Sturgeon Bay, Rt. 6. She is also survived by five grandchildren; one son-in-law; one daughter-in-law; one brother, Otto Schultz, Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the Schmidt Funeral Home, West Bend, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, and at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Bay View Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay.
Burial at Denmark about 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Green Bay Press Gazette  Monday, June 6, 1966  pg. 21


GILBERT A. SUNSTROM

STURGEON BAY — Gilbert A. Sunstrom, 79, Sturgeon Bay, Rt. 6, died Monday morning at Algoma Memorial Hospital from complications. 
The son of the late Otto and Caroline Sunstrom was born Aug. 26, 1884 in Daggett. Mich.; resided in the Maplewood area since 1935, and farmed until his retirement. 
Survivors are his wife, the former Emma Schultz, whom he married in 1916: one son, Curtis, Maplewood; one daughter, Mrs. Peter (Sylvia) Cihlar, Jackson; five grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Alma Doran, Foster, City, Mich. 
At Davis Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, until 9 a.m. Wednesday and then at Bay View Lutheran Church. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, at. the church, the Rev. Myron Medin officiating. Burial in East Cooperstown Cemetery. 
Green Bay Press Gazette  Tuesday, February 4, 1964  pg. 25


LIBBIE V. TAICHER

Libbie V. Taicher, 84, Denmark. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion United Methodist Church, 231 Chicago Ave., Denmark. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter  January 2004


ROBERT C. TAICHER

Robert C. Taicher, 86, Denmark, passed away Friday, August 10, 2001 at a local hospital after a short illness.
He was born on February 10, 1915 in Manitowoc County. He was the son of Robert C. and Lucille (Budweiser) Taicher. He married Libbie V. Krajnek on November 1, 1939. He farmed in the Algoma area for several years before moving to Denmark in 1945. He farmed in the Denmark area before retiring from the farm in 1975. He then worked at Dufeck’s Manufacturing in Denmark for 10 years before retiring. He enjoyed time with family, woodworking, flowers and gardening, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
He is survived by his wife, Libbie, sons Robert Jr. (June) Taicher, Gary Taicher and special friend Luann Schlies, and Randall Taicher, all of Denmark; ten grandchildren Kevin (Laurie) Taicher, Kristin (David) Veldhuizen John, and Tom Taicher, Amy (Chad) Anderson, Deanne Taicher, Paul Taicher, and Michael Taicher, Rick Taicher and Tonia Taicher; six great-grandchildren, Danny, Rachel, Chelsea, Cami, and Michael, and one sister, Lorraine Bernier. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Patrick Taicher; two brothers Leonard, and Raymond Taicher, and two sisters Evelyn Charney and Euenice Friedenberger.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday August 14, 2001 10 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Diane Clark officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for perpetual care of the church cemetery.
Robert’s family would like to extend a special Thank you to the Staff at Harmony House and Bellin Hospital Intermediate Care Unit for their kindness and compassion shown.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 15, 2001  P. A2

TILLIE WACHHOLZ

Mrs. Mathilda Wachholz, 64, of Manitowoc, died here unexpectedly late
Monday morning of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Knutson Funeral Home,
Denmark.  Burial will be at East Cooperstown Cemetery, Manitowoc County.
Mrs. Wachholz was born Dec. 20, 1897. in the Town of Cooperstown,
daughter of the late Davic and Mrs. Minnie Schultz Gordon.  She was
married to Albert Wachholz, in March, 1953, at Monceilo.  He preceded
her in death.
Survivors include a son, Herbert of Algoma: three daughters, Mrs. Ruby
Herrington of Silver Creek, Miss., Mrs. Floyd Colten of Woodward, Okla.,
and Mrs. Ralph Smits of Seymour; brother, Clarence of Manitowoc, two
sisters, Mrs. Edward Qualman of Green Bay and Mrs. Joseph Ertman of
Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nephews
and nieces.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1962 p. 9