JACOB, OLIVIA, NORMAN ANDERSON Father Shoots Son, Self; Wounds Wife 2 Daughters Escape Injury at Manitowoc Jacob Anderson, Son Norman, 20, Killed by Rifle An apparent family argument of long standing broke into violence early Saturday morning in a six-room upper apartment at 1026-A S. 10th St. Jacob Anderson, 47, and his son, Norman, 20, died as a result of the shooting. The mother, Olive, 43, was wounded and reported in fair condition at Holy Family Hospital. Authorities called it a case of murder and suicide. Jacob, a tinsmith helper at Lakeside Machine Shop, died shortly before noon Saturday at the hospital of a bullet wound in the left side of the head near the ear. The son was dead on arrival at the hospital and an autopsy performed later at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home determined that he had been shot in the chest. Verified by Daughters Time of the shooting was set at between 7 and 7:15 a.m. in the apartment at the time but not harmed were the Anderson’s daughter, (private), and a married daughter, (private). “Both daughters verified that he (the father) did the shooting,” Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said. Investigation disclosed that Mrs. Keller got a ride from Milwaukee earlier and arrived at the Anderson apartment for a weekend visit about 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Doctor Teitgen quoted Mrs. Keller as saying that her mother was standing in front of the television set in the living room when she yelled something about being hit in the shoulder. The glass on the television set shattered at the same time but it was not definitely known whether a bullet struck the glass. Mrs. Anderson apparently was shot a second time in the face when she turned around. Other Son Left After her mother was shot, Mrs. Keller ran down the stairs and asked a passing mailman to notify authorities. When she returned to the apartment, Doctor Teitgen said Jacob Anderson was lying in the kitchen doorway with a head wound and his son, Norman, was on the floor next to a bed in a small middle room separating the kitchen and living room. A son, Robert, left the apartment after 6 a.m. to have breakfast at a nearby restaurant and was not present at the shooting. The boy was not immediately located by police. Officers William Tech and Ralph Strauss, first to arrive on (Continued on Page 2-M)Continued from Page 1) the scene, said that a .22 caliber rifle was on the floor behind the father’s body in the kitchen. Doctor Teitgen reported that Anderson and his son had been at odds for some time over Norman’s keeping late hours and his failure to contribute more money from his pay check to family living expenses. The pair had a “violent argument” around supper time Friday evening about money and got into another “squabble” after Norman came home at 2.a.m. Saturday, according to Dr. Teitgen. The family got up when Mrs. Keller arrived from Milwaukee and had talked for some time before the shooting. So far as could be determined, however, Mrs. Anderson was shot without warning while standing in front of the TV set. Apparently there had been no argument immediately before the shooting. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 6, 1960 P. 1, 2 ********* SHOOTING SCENE (photo)—What authorities described as a murder-suicide occurred between 7 and 7:15 a.m. Saturday in an upper apartment occupied by the Jacob Anderson family at 1026-A S. 10th St., Manitowoc. Jacob, 47, and his 20-year- old son, Norman, died as a result of the shooting. The wife, Olive, 43, was reported in fair condition at Holy Family Hospital with wounds to the right shoulder and face. Two daughters who were in the apartment at the time verified that Jacob had done the shooting, Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said. A .22 caliber rifle was found on the kitchen floor behind the father’s body. Police Office William Tech held the rifle as he viewed the spot outlined in chalk where Mrs. Anderson was lying. On the floor were glass fragments from a television set which had shattered. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 6, 1960 P. 1 ********** Manitowoc Police moving to Close Probe of Shooting City police Monday were moving to close their investigation into the double murder and suicide case involving the Jacob Anderson family early Saturday morning. Scene of the fatal shooting was a ramshackle six room upper apartment occupied by the family at 1026-A S. 10th St., on the edge of the main south side business district. Police said Jacob Anderson, 47-year-old tinsmith helper, shot his wife and son and then turned the .22 caliber rifle on himself. The wife, Olive, 43, died at 6 a.m. Sunday at Holy Family Hospital of internal bleeding caused by wounds in the chest and face. The son, Norman, died of a chest wound shortly after the shooting which occurred between 7 and 7:15 a.m. An autopsy performed later Saturday showed that the bullet entered the right chest from the side and lodged in the vertebra. Second Shot Fired A self inflicted wound in the head proved fatal to Jacob at the hospital shortly before noon Saturday. Authorities said the shooting apparently was the result of quarrelling over late hours and board money between the father and son. Horrified witnesses to the slayings were (private), a married daughter from West Allis, who arrived at the home about 5:30 a.m. for a weekend visit, and another daughter, (private), who was eight years old Monday. A son, Robert, was out of the house at the time and was found on the street later by police unaware of what had happened. A description of the shooting was provided by Mrs. Keller who told police that her mother was standing in front of the television set in the living room when she cried out “my shoulder hurts.” Jacob then apparently fired a second shot from the kitchen doorway which struck Mrs. Anderson in the face near the mouth. Mrs. Keller said she ran out of the house and asked a passing mailman, Lloyd Auman, on his way to work, to notify authorities. She returned to the house to find Norman dead or dying beside a couch in a small room between the kitchen and living room and her father lying on the kitchen floor with the gun behind him. (private), who was in another bedroom, heard Norman yell “Oh, my head!” and topple to the floor from the couch. “Violent Argument” The father and son did not get along together and were at odds over Norman’s keeping late hours and his failure to contribute more to family living expenses from his pay check, according to Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen. They had a “violent argument” around supper time Friday evening over money and another squabble after Norman came home at 2 a.m. Saturday, Teitgen said, adding that there would be no inquest. Desperate efforts were made to save Mrs. Anderson’s life. She underwent surgery to remove bullets from her body Saturday afternoon and a respirator was rushed from Sheboygan to Manitowoc in her behalf by County Traffic Police Office Leo Naidl. Naidl picked up the respirator at the county line and arrived at the hospital about 5 p.m. Police were not able to question Jacob Anderson or his wife about the shooting. The bullets, cartridge casings and rifle found in the Anderson residence were taken to the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory at Madison Monday for verification that they came from the same gun. The Andersons rented the apartment from Reinhold Luebke, who lived downstairs with his family. The house is located on the west side of 10th Street just south of its intersection with Hancock Street. Other Suicide Not Connected Mrs. Keller, an expectant mother, was staying at a hotel in Manitowoc pending funeral services Tuesday for her parents and brother. The two young children were being cared for by relatives in the city. Another son, Raymond, is working on a farm near Valders. Meanwhile, Police Chief Frank W. Tomcheck said Monday that his department was satisfied that the Anderson slayings had no connection with the suicide death Saturday of Miss Barbara Louise Ryan, 18, who lived about three blocks from the Anderson residence at 926 S. 12 St… However, she was given a ride to the Timber Lodge Tavern on Highway 141 west of Manitowoc by Norman Anderson and another man, police were informed. Anderson and his companion left before closing time without Miss Ryan… (Continued on Page 2-M) (Material pertaining only to Miss Ryan has not been transcribed here.) …There will be joint funeral services for Mrs. Anderson and son and a separate committal rite for Jacob Anderson at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. Theophil Euetzmann will officiate at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the service for Mrs. Anderson and Norman Elroy Anderson. Burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Born at Denmark The service for Jacob Anderson will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Jack Luidens officiating. Burial also will be in the cemetery at Kossuth. Mr. Anderson was born June 12, 1912, at Denmark, son of the late George and Ella Peterson Anderson. He attended Twin River School, Manitowoc County, and May 20, 1939, married Olivia Fick at Wausaukee, Marinette County. The couple then moved to Manitowoc where he was employed at Lakeside Machine Shop Inc., as a tinsmith helper. In addition to the children, he is survived by four brothers, Wallace and Lawrence of the city, Louis of Crivitz and Norbert of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Carlton Scriven of Milwaukee. Mrs. Anderson, a daughter of the late William and Ernestine Vergiels Fick, was born April 16, 1917, at Grimms. She was educated in Brillion schools. She is survived by the children and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Anderson of the city. Norman Anderson was born Sept. 9, 1930, at Mishicot. Friends May call at the funeral home… Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 8, 1960 P. 1, 2 HANS A. ANDERSON Hans Andrew Andersen [sic], 73, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. He had made his home with Mrs. Lillian Free 21 years. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the chaplain of the American Legion Post 88 conducting the rite. Burial will be at Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery with graveside military rites by the post. Mr. Andersen was born May 28, 1891, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Hans and Augusta Andersen Andersen. He was employed 45 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. and Invincible Metal Furniture Co. and retired eight years ago. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Marie Cobb, of Indianapolis, Ind. Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 15, 1965; page 8 ******** Note: Tombstone birth date differs from obit.
LAWRENCE ANDERSON Lawrence G. Anderson, 61, of 2308 13th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate with burial in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Anderson was born March 30, 1915, at Denmark, son of the late George and Ella Peterson Anderson. He attended Maribel School and had been a Manitowoc area resident most of his life. He married Wilma M. Fick May 18, 1940, at Manitowoc. He had been employed at AMF Paragon Electric Co., Two Rivers, since 1942 and was a member of the 30-Year Club of the company. Survivors include his wife, six sons, (private); two brothers, Louis, of Crivitz and Norbert, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Carl (Della) Scriven, of Milwaukee and eight grandchildren. Three brothers, Jacob, Wallace and James, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, April 1, 1976 P. 23
NORBERT ANDERSON Norbert Anderson, age 75, of 4422 Lakeview Avenue, Two Rivers, died Saturday, April 1, 1995, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 1995, at Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gregory Sarensen will officiate with burial to follow at Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery, township of Kossuth. Norbert was born September 22, 1919, at Crivitz, Wis., son of the late George and Ella Peterson Anderson. He grew up and was educated in the Crivitz area. He moved to the township of Kossuth after his marriage nad lived at his present address since 1945. He was married to Verona H. Fick on July 27, 1940, at Mishicot. She preceded him in death on December 27, 1953. Norbert worked for Paragon Electric Company, Two Rivers, for 40 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, especially Sheepshead. He served overseas with the United States Army during World War II. He is a past member of Local 1512 I.B.E.W. Survivors include one son, Victor Anderson, at home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Michael Wiegand, Manitowoc, Ruth and Robert Lorenz, Two Rivers, Noreen and Edward VanderBloomen, Two Rivers; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Della Scriven, Crivitz; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Anderson, Two Rivers and Mary Anderson, Crivitz. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Lawrence, Wallace, James, Louis and Jacob. Friends may call at the Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. TONIGHT and Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1995 P. A2
VERONA ANDERSON Mother, New Baby Are Dead Mrs. Norbert Anderson, 34, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon in the delivery room at the Municipal Hospital, Two Rivers, after giving birth to a baby daughter. The child also died. Funeral services for mother and daughter will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery in the town of Kossuth. She was born Verona Fick in 1919 in Rockland, Manitowoc County, and in 1940 was married to Norbert Anderson. They lived in Mishicot for a time and moved to their present home north of Manitowoc in 1915. Survivors are the husband; three daughters, (private); parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fick of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Anderson and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and a stepbrother, Alvin of Mishicot. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Wednesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 28, 1953 P. 26
VICTOR ANDERSON Victor K. Anderson, age 59, of 1107 17th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2000, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Deacon Alan Boeldt and burial of his cremated remains will take place at Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Victor was born October 20, 1940 in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Norbert and Veona Fick Anderson. Victor enjoyed playing horse shoes, sheepshead, and watching baseball and football. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Donna Wiegand, Manitowoc, Ruth and Robert Lorenz, Two Rivers, Noreen and Edward Vanderbloomen, Manitowoc; his God mother, Della Scriven, Crivitz; two special buddies, Ronnie Gauthier, and Tom Schmitt, both of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2000, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 2000 P. A2
WILMA M. ANDERSON Wilma M. Anderson, age 76, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 28, 198, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial to follow at the Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery, township of Kossuth. She was born May 6, 1922, in Brillion, Wis., daughter of the late William and Ernestine Vergiels Fick. She grew up in the Mishicot area, graduating with the class of 1940 of Mishicot High School. She married Lawrence G. Anderson on May 18, 1940, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1976. Wilma and her husband moved to Two Rivers in 1963 where they have made their home since. She worked at Paragon for ten years and also worked part-time for six years at Rollie's Southside Market after her husband passed away. She was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Church Bible Study Group, the Ladies Afternoon Society, Quilters of St. John's and the Card Marathon of St. John's. Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Donna Anderson, Two Rivers, Richard and Gail Anderson, Clintonville, Wis., Harold and Judy Anderson, Two Rivers, Donald and Rita Anderson, Two Rivers, Ted and Bette Anderson, Two Rivers, Wayne and Teresa Anderson, Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, Ronald Anderson, Shari Olson, Lisa Shimek, Jane Bennin, Larry Anderson, Dawn Wachowski, Tim Anderson, Nicole Novak, Chisum Novak, Devon Novak, Brad Dassey, Nathan Anderson and Ryan Anderson; nine great-grandchildren; one step-brother, Alvin Boettcher, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Della Scriven, Crivitz, Mary Anderson, Crivitz. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband; two sisters, Olive Anderson and Verona Anderson; two brothers-in-law, Jacob and Norbert Anderson; one sister-in-law, Olive Boettcher. Memorials would be appreciated for St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church from 9;30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1998 P. A2 ******** (06 May 1922/23 Dec 1998/SSDI)
HEINRICH ANTHOLZ PIONEER RESIDENT CALLED ANTHOLZ Death removed a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county when Henry Antholz was called to his final rest at 7 o’clock Thursday evening, the demise occurring at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Christian Herman at Branch. Deceased had been ill for some time and suffered from a complication of diseases. For forty years Mr. Antholz was a leading agriculturist of the town of Kossuth, retiring but a few years ago to enjoy the fruits of an industrious and successful life that had brought him a comfortable competency. He was 71 years of age and is survived by four children, one son and three daughters. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 o’clock from the home, interment being held at the Lutheran cemetery in Kossuth. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 26, 1901, p. 1 ******* Death in Branch on Thurs. last week of 71-yr. old Henry Antholz. Mr. Antholz had operated a farm in Town Kossuth for over 40 years, but a few years ago gave it up to reside with his daughter Mrs. Christian Hermann in Branch. He is survived by 3 daughters. The funeral was held Sat. Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1901 ****** Deaths of a Week: Henry Antholz died at the home of his siter, Mrs. Christian Herman of Branch. For forty years Mr. Antholz was a farmer of the town of Kossuth. He was 74 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 2, 1901 pg. 1
JOHN WM. ARNHOLZ NAME: Arnholz John Wm. D.: 8/21/1877 B.: 6/12/1877 REG.D.: 12/27/1877 SEX: M/W AGE AT DEATH: 2mo. 9 da. B.P.: D.P.: CEM: CH.: INF.&ADDRESS: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper, Mtwc. SPOUSE: F.: Aug. Arnholz M.: Maria Arnholz CAUSE OF DEATH: Cramps ADD INFO: PG.#: 241 ************* (Note: I put this here because his parents are here.)
AUGUST ANTHOLZ August Antholz, 82, of the Village of Mishicot, died Saturday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate with burial in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Antholz was born Sept. 17, 1893, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Henry and Amelia Schultz Antholz. He married Sidonia Mohr Sept. 12, 1928, at St. Peter Church. He was owner and operator of cheese factories at Maple Grove, Francis Creek and Mishicot and was later employed as bus driver and custodian in Mishicot Community School System. He was a former fire chief for the Village of Mishicot for many years. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Gene, of Franklin and Glenn, of Grafton; a daughter, Mrs. John E. (Adelaide) Ording, of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1976 P. 12 ******* (August Antholz/b. 17 Sep. 1893/d. June 1976/SSDI)
JOHN WM. ARNHOLZ John W Arnholz Wisconsin, Birth Index Name John W Arnholz Event Type Birth Event Date 12 Jun 1877 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0115 Record Number 000506 "Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** John W. Arnholz Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Name John W. Arnholz Gender Male Birth Date 12 Jun 1877 Birthplace Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race White Father's Name Aug. Arnholz Mother's Name Maria Hoeltji "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** John William Arnholz Wisconsin, Death Index Name John William Arnholz Event Type Death Event Date 21 Aug 1877 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0194 "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** John Wm. Arnholz Wisconsin, Death Records Name John Wm. Arnholz Event Type Death Event Date 1877 Event Place Wisconsin Gender Male Age 0 Marital Status Unknown Race White Birth Date 12 Jun 1877 Birth Year (Estimated) 1877 Father's Name Aug. Arnholz Mother's Name Maria Arnholz "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
LOISE BEHLING Maria Louise Behling Wisconsin, Death Index Name Maria Louise Behling Event Type Death Event Date 11 Jan 1865 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0161 "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Name: Behling, Maria Louise D. 1/11/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: 65 yrs. 11 mo. 20 da. B.P.: D.P.: Neshoto, Mtwc. co. Cem: Mtwc. Cem. L Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 180
EVA BRANDT Eva Brandt Wisconsin, Death Index Name Eva Brandt Event Type Death Event Date 30 Mar 1895 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0009 "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
ANTON BRIESKE Anton Brieske, 79, of 1128 N. Eight St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Brieske was born June 10, 1894, at Sparta, son of the late John and Catherine Kaesmann Brieske. He was a World War I veteran. He married Elizabeth Britton Apr. 28, 1919, at Marshfield. He had been employed at Boehringer Oil Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1953. His wife preceded him in death April 30, 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Priscilla) Nelson, of Manitowoc; a foster son, Pat Flaherty, of San Pedro, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Grace Hussermann, of LaCrosse; and five grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Friday evening, where a wake service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 20, 1973
ERNESTINE FICK Mrs. William Fick, 76, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Ernestine Vergiels was born in Kewaunee County March 28, 1883, daughter of the late William and Emilie Hoffmann Vergiels. She was married at Wayside Dec. 19, 1915 to William Fick and the couple moved to Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 15 years ago. Mr. Fick died in 1957. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack Anderson and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson of Manitowoc; a step son, Alvin Boettcher of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two brothers, Martin and Erwin of Green Bay; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Norbert Anderson, died in 1953. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 18, 1959 P.11 (Note: The newspaper named the wrong cemetery as her stone is here.)
WILLIAM FICK William T. Fick, 77, of 1112A Washington St., Manitowoc, died late Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Philemon Hensel officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in the Town of Kossuth. Born July 4, 1880, in the Town of Maple Grove, he was the son of the late Theodore and Henrietta Theil Fick. On Dec. 19, 1915, he married the former Ernestine Vergils of Wayside and the couple settled in Grimms. They came to Manitowoc 11 years ago. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Anderson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a foster son, Alvin Boettcher of Rt. 1 Mishicot; 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 7, 1957 p.17 ********* It is in times of sorrow that the kindness of relatives, friends and neighbors is deeply appreciated. To all who helped us at the sad loss of our dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather, Mr. William Fick, we can truly say it will never be forgotten. Special thanks are extended to the Rev. Philemon Hensel, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, pallbearers, those who sent flowers and memorial wreaths, donors of cars, ladies who served the lunch, and any others who aided us in any way. Family of Mr. William Fick Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 10, 1957 p.13
JOHN FOERSTER Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1881: Son of Leonhard Forester(sic) died last Sun. in Kossuth. He was 16 or 17 years old. ******* (NOTE: No burial location, however, he was most likely John Foerster/ surname is spelled wrong in death notice. Parents Leonhard & Apollonia Foerster are buried in Cem #35 Kossuth Evergreen, with son William. Per 1870-1880 census's, their oldest child was "John Foerster", born about 1865. John would have been age 16 at his death in 1881. My guess is that he is also buried in here, despite no transcription record for him. His mother's obit in 1909 states 2 children preceded her in death. They would have been John and Wilhelm. ******** SUICIDE AT KOSSUTH On Monday, a young man of 17, named Leonard Koerster (sic), committed suicide by hanging at Kossuth. The manner of accomplishing the deed evinces a determination in the annals of such crime, and the causes which led to the suicide are shrouded in mystery. The most ??? gesture is the determined will which sustained the purpose, as he as an opportunity to recede from his object at the time before becoming unconscious. His mother sent him to the barn to do something a few minutes before noon. When dinner was on the table he did not return and the meal was eaten without his absence causing any alarm. After dinner search was made for him and he was found hanged to a rafter from the barn. The mow was so filled with hay that there was not sufficient space between the hay and the rafter from which the boy was suspended, to allow him to stand upright. When found, his feet touched the hay, and his body extended upward diagonally, and his hands which hung down limp, almost reached the hay. There was hardly space sufficient for him to accomplish his purpose. A strap was around his neck to which a rope was attached, but the noose was so large, that by placing his body in an upright position the noose would pass over his head. The boy was a healthy young fellow and does not seem to have been subject to moody fits. His father says he was not a particularly bright boy, in fact was below the average in intelligence, but was by no means weak minded. On the inquest held, no evidence was given which could throw any light upon the deed. The jury found that the boy came to his death by his own hand and he probably did. But it is difficult to understand how a boy having none of that refined sensitiveness which domestic or other difficulties would oppress, could so persistently labor for self-destruction. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 10, 1881 pg. 3
MINNA EMILIE HARDRATH (b. 1874) Mina Emilie Hardrath Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Name Mina Emilie Hardrath Gender Female Birth Date 27 Feb 1874 Birthplace Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Father's Name Friedrich Hardrath "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
MINA HARDRATH (d. 1874) Mina DePons Hardrath Find A Grave Index Name Mina DePons Hardrath Maiden Name DePons Event Type Burial Event Date 1874 Event Place , Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included Yes Birth Date 18 Nov 1851 Death Date 18 Mar 1874 Affiliate Record Identifier 84771996 Cemetery Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch ******** Mina died about one month after giving birth to Mina Emilie Hardrath and the baby died at about five months old. Tombstone inscription reads: Mina Hardrath geborne (nee) Pons; gestorben (died)18 Marz (March)1874; Alter (age) 22 Jahre (years) 3 Mon 28 Tage (days); Toward the bottom of the grave marker in German translated: This good mother was so mild the true virtue's soft picture the best mother true and good who did her daily work so good. Here I lost this old heart which is my life's biggest pain. (info from Find A Grave)
WENZIL JUNIEWICZ Funeral services for Wenzil Juniewicz, 83, who died Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery, Kossuth. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Two Rivers Reporter, April 5, 1963 P. T-5
DORIS KAPPELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1903: Death Wed. last week in Town Kossuth of 76–yr. old Mrs. Ferdinand Kappelmann. The deceased, who had resided in that town for many years, was survived by her husband and 3 children. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1903: The report last week of the passing of Mrs. Kappelmann was not entirely correct, so please allow us to print the following corrected notice: The deceased was Sophie Dorothea Kappelmann (nee Embshoff), wife of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Kappelmann in Town Kossuth. Mrs. Kappelmann fell ill 10 Apr. and despite the best medical help became weaker and weaker from the illness day by day until death intervened 21 Apr. She was born 10 Apr. 1825 in Hohenfelde, Hanover, and married in the early 50’s to Mr. Kappelmann, her surviving husband. The couple came to America in 1861 and settled in Kossuth where they have lived ever since. The couple had 8 children of whom only 3 still live, namely, 2 sons, Heinrich and Fritz, and a daughter Dorris who is married to John Stadler. The funeral was held 25 Apr. at 1 p.m. Mr. Kappelmann wishes to send his heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the funeral and who have expressed their sympathies.
F. WILHELM KAPPELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1885: On Tues. evening, Wm. Kappelmann drowned in the river near the icehouse. He had gone swimming and apparently suffered cramps. His body was found yesterday morning. ****** A young man named William Kappelman (sic), a brother-in-law of Martin Hanson of this city was drowned in the river near Burmeister's icehouse, Tuesday evening. He had been in the employ of Sam Hall and propose to James and Charley Hall that they take a swim that evening. After having been in the water some time the other boys noticed that Kappelman threw up his hand, as if struggling but as he was known to be a good swimmer they thought he was playing and were not alarmed until after waiting some time he did not reappear. The body was found Wednesday morning about fifteen feet from where he was seen to go down. He was buried on Friday near Neshoto. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, August 4, 1885 P.1
WILHELM KAPPELMANN Death yesterday from old age debility in Holy Family Hospital of 84-year old Wilhelm Koppelmann of Neshoto. Further details are not yet available. Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909 ******** Notes From Kingsbridge: Mr. Wm. Kappelman, a pioneer settler of Kossuth, died at the Holy Family hospital Tuesday evening, where he had been over a month, aged 83 years. Mr. Kappelman was a highly respected citizen and all who knew him deplore his death. He is survived by two sons, Fred and Henry, and one daughter, Mrs. John Stadler. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 14, 1909 pg. 8
ANNA KIEL From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1888: Death of Anna Kiel, 24 yr. old daughter of Heinrich Kiel on Tues., 06 Nov. Burial took place Fri., 09 Nov. ******** Anna M Kiel Wisconsin, Birth Index Name Anna M Kiel Event Type Birth Event Date 23 Feb 1864 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0114 Record Number 002289 "Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Anna Maria Kiel Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Name Anna Maria Kiel Gender Female Birth Date 23 Feb 1864 Birthplace Manitowoc Town, Manitowoc Co , Wisconsin Father's Name Heinrich Kiel "Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
AUGUST KRAUSE AUG. KRAUSE DIES IN HOSPITAL Retired Farmer Will Be Buried Saturday Afternoon. August Krause, 79, retired farmer who for the last year had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Wagner, North Eighth street, died Wednesday night at the hospital, to which institution he was removed about a week ago when his condition became critical. He was a resident of the county since a youth of 16 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran church at Rockwood, with Rev. Zell officiating. Interment will be in the Kossuth cemetery. Mr. Krause was born in Germany in 1853, and came to this country with his parents at the age of 16, the family locating on a farm in the town of Two Rivers. He was married in this city in 1877 to Miss Henrietta Mueller. They located first in the town of Two Rivers and later on a farm in the town of Kossuth. Mrs. Krause passed away 32 years ago. A son William of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Salverson, Kossuth, Mrs. Ernst Schwantes, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Herbert Wagner, city, a brother Charles of Shoto, and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Zeddies of Mishicot and Mrs. Alex Dusold of this city, survive. The remains may be viewed up to Saturday noon at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 26, 1933, P. 2
HENRIETTA KRAUSE Henrietta, wife of August Krause, a well known resident of Kossuth, died Friday afternoon at the age of 45 years. Deceased had been ill but a short time and her demise was a great shock. A family of children survive. The funeral services will take place from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 21, 1900, Page 4 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death in Kossuth on Fri. of Mrs. Henrietta Krause, wife of August Krause there, after a short illness with cancer. The deceased, who was born in Germany in 1860, came to America as a child with her parents. She married August Krause in 1877. In addition to her husband she leaves 4 children. The funeral took place Mon. afternoon. ******** Henrietta Mueller Krause birth: 1861 Germany death: 20 July 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co. father: August Mueller spouse: Aug Krause Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
SOPHIE KRUEGER Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Krueger, 93 of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, who died Saturday were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiated and burial was in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed and Donald Ahrens, Robert and Ronald Bierman, Wilmer Struebing and Harold Bernhardt. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, June 18, 1951 – page 4 Mrs. William Maas, 84, of route 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday evening at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Kossuth. Mrs. Maas, nee Ottilia Klusimski, was born in Germany in 1866 and came to America and Manitowoc in 1886. She was married in 1887 and her husband died 20 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Helena Groelle, Miss Alma and Miss Olga of Route 2, Two Rivers; three brothers, Adolph and Henry Klusimski of Wild Rose and Ernest Miller of Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta Oestreich and Mrs Vina Carleton of Oregon and Mrs Hannah Peterson of Jefferson. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Aug. 2, 1962 - page 17
WILLIAM KRUEGER William Krueger, 86, retired farmer and carpenter, died Monday night after a lingering illness at the home of a nephew on Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. W.W. Gieschen officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born June 19, 1866, in the town of Manitowoc and in 1917 he married the former Sophie Bierman. For years, Mr. Krueger farmed on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and helped build many of the barns and other outbuildings on farms in the county. He retired two years ago and six months later the couple moved to Rt. 5, Manitowoc, where they made their home with a nephew, Lyn Bierman. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, Henry and August of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 24, 1953 P. 2 ******* (Note: Tombstone and obit birth year are off by 1 year)
FRIEDRICH MARKWARDT From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1906: Death in Kewaunee on 09 April, following an illness of only 2 days, of Fred Markwardt, a longtime resident of our county. Mr. Markwardt was born 01 June 1822 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and came to America in 1854. He lived in Milwaukee for 3 years and then took over a farm in Town Two Rivers where he lived until 6 months ago when he went to live with his daughter in Kewaunee. He leaves his widow, Mrs. May Markwardt, as well as the following children: Fred in Clearwater, Minnesota, Henry in Two Rivers, Willie in Blairsburg, Iowa, August in Two Rivers, Mrs. T.J. McCarty in Sheboygan, and Mrs. R.L. McCarty in Kewaunee. All of these children attended the funeral which was under the direction of the pastor of the Baptist Church. Mrs. M. Markwardt and her children have asked us to express their heartfelt thanks to all their friends and neighbors who in this time of sorrow have expressed their friendship and condolences.
HEINRICH MAAS Henry Maas birth: 14 January 1879 Germany death: 15 December 1897 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Man. Co. residence: 1897 Manitowoc Co., Wis. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
AUGUST MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death Tues. in Kossuth of 71-yr. old August Mueller. The deceased, formerly a prominent farmer of that town, leaves 10 children. ******** August Miller birth: 1832 Germany death: 11 February 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Wis. father: August W. Miller spouse: Henrietta Oestreich Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GOTTFRIED OESTREICH From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1892: Death of 63 yr. old Gottfried Oestreich on Sat. after several weeks confinement, of a heart attack in Town Kossuth. The deceased leaves a widow and several grown children. Burial was Tues. in the Town Kossuth cemetery.
HENRY OESTREICH Henry Oestreich, an aged resident of Kossuth, died yesterday. For three months he has been ailing and yesterday passed quietly away. Deceased was born in Germany, April 8, 1822 and at an early age emigrated to this country with his brothers, later settling in Kossuth. He was one of those sturdy pioneer farmers who did so much in the building up of the county and for years has been respected and honored in the community where he lived. For some years he had made his home with his son-in-law, Herman Boettcher. His wife has been dead for some time. Funeral services will be held in the town of Kossuth Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. K. Machmiller. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1900, Page 2 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900: Death Mon.(23 July) in Town Kossuth of Henry Oestreich following a 3-mo. illness. The deceased was born 03 April 1822 in Germany and came to America with his brothers many years ago and settled with them in Town Kossuth. His funeral will be held this afternoon. ******** Hemrich Oestreich birth: 3 April 1822 Germany death: 23 July 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth residence: 1900 Kossuth, Man. Co. father: Oestreich Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HULDA OESTREICH Life's journey for Mrs. Hulda Oesteich ended peacefully at 11:30 o'clock Sunday night, when she calmly sank into the eternal sleep. Her death occurred at the home on North Ninth Street, and followed a complication of diseases. In December last year her health began to fail and in the last few weeks she has suffered greatly. Though not entirely unexpected the announcement of her death was a shock to friends. Mrs. Oestrich was born in Prussia, August 22, 1834 and came here with her husband thirty-six years ago, and has continued her residence in the city since. Her husband died nine years ago and since then she had been cared for by her children, five of whom survive. She was a woman who enjoyed the esteem and affection of a large friendship circle, who will mourn her loss as personal. The funeral will be held from the home of her son Henry, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 18, 1901, p. 1 ******** After a long illness Mrs. Hulda Oestreich died here Sun. The deceased was born in Prussia on 22 Aug. 1834 and came to America in 1865 with her husband, who preceded her in death 9 yrs. ago, settling in Manitowoc where she has lived ever since. She is survived by 5 children. Her funeral will be held this afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1901 ******** Deaths of a Week: Mrs. Hulda Oestrich died at her home on N. Ninth street on Sunday evening. Mrs. Oestrich was born in Prussia, August 22, 1834 and came here with her husband thirty-six years ago and has continued her residence in the city since. The funeral will be held from the home of her son Henry, this afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 21, 1901 pg. 1 ******* Hulda Brandt Oestreich birth: 1835 Germany death: 17 March 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Wis. mother: Eva spouse: Henry Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
INFANT SON OLSON Private funeral services for the infant son of Gaylord and Rosella Friedenburg Olson of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, who was born and died Friday at memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were Saturday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving are the parents, a brother, Roger and five sisters, Mrs. Ronald Hutterer, Sharon, Shirley, Carol, Judy and the maternal grandfather, Andrew Friedenburg of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Feb. 27, 1965 - page 14
ANTON W. PESERIK Anton W. Peserik, 70,of 932 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Peserik was born July 18, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel and Anna Kuba Peserik. He married Lucille Wells March 29, 1936, and lived at Manitowoc since 1948. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum co., retiring in 1966. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Alois, of Manitowoc, Reuben, of Two Rivers and Terry, of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Bonnie) Reichardt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Dennis (Dorita) Carlson, of Mishicot; three brothers, Emil and Edward, of Milwaukee and Vincent, of Two Rivers and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the church after 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 9, 1974 P.12
LUCILLE E. PESERIK Mrs. Anton (Lucille E.) Peserik, 62 of 1109A S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Peserik, nee Lucille Wells, was born March 3, 1917, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Jay and Louise Hupke Wells. She was educated and grew up in Kewaunee, and was married to Anton W. Peserik March 29, 1936, in Marinette. She and her husband moved to Manitowoc in 1948. Mr. Peserik preceded her in death April 8, 1974. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Alois and Sharon Peserik of Manitowoc, Rueben and Joyce Peserik of Two Rivers and Terry and Linda Peserik of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Arnulfo Garcia of Corpus Christi, Tex.; and Dorita and Dennis Carlson of Manitowoc; two brothers, Gordon and Burton Wells of Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Stewart (Betty) Hagen of Two Rivers and Mr. Earl (Beatrice) Sievert of Green Bay and 17 grandchildren. The brothers, Lyle and Russell, preceded her in death. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and in the church from noon Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1979 P. 3
AUGUST PULS From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902: August Puls, an old settler of Town Kossuth, died Sun. after a long illness. He was 65-yrs. old and had been a resident of our county for 45 yrs. He was preceded in death by his wife 3 yrs. ago and now leaves several children. ******** August Puls birth: 20 April 1841 Germany death: 16 March 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Man. Co. residence: 1902 Man. Co., Wis. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARIA PULS Mrs. Pulz (sic), an old and respected resident of Kossuth, died yeasterday of cancer. She was a little past middle life and highly thought of by all her neighbors and freinds. He daughter, Mrs. Fred Hacker of Sheboygan, was with her at the time of her death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 6, 1899 P. 2 ******** Death Wed. last week, in her residence in Town Kossuth, of Mrs. Maria Puls at the age 50 yrs. 2 mos. 15 days of a stroke. The deceased, who leaves her husband and 5 children, was buried 08 July under the direction of Pastor Sieker of Rosecrans. Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899 ******** Mary De Pones Puls birth: 20 April 1849 Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 5 July 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. residence: 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wis. spouse: August Puls Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GERALD A. REHME Gerald A.Rehme, age 63, of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 5, 1945, in Manitowoc, son of the late Albert and Florence (Kohls) Rehme. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law: Helen and Jim Weiss; and a brother and sister-in-law: Eugene and Rae Ann Rehme, all of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant brother: James; a brother: Clarence; and a sister: Darlene. He was preceded in death by an infant brother: James; a brother: Clarence; and a sister: Darlene. Cremation has occurred and Gerald will be laid to rest at Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2008
HERMAN SCHMIDT Herman Schmidt, 78, of 924 Commercial St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be (underinked) ____ at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Kossuth Evergreen Cemetery. He was born April 6, 1878, in the Town of Rockland and was a painter by trade, having been employed in the Manitowoc area for more than 40 years. The major portion of that time he was employed in the painting division of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Surviving are a brother, George of Appleton; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Boettcher and Mrs. William Grimmer of Appleton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Tuesday, September 18, 1956 P. 11
EMILIE SCHUETTE From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1885: Death of Mrs. Emilie Schuette (nee Rabenhorst), wife of August Schuette, on 29 Oct. in Town Kossuth. The deceased was only 20-1/2 and leaves her husband with a 5-mo. old son. (Note: I didn't find this stone when photographing the cemetery. It appears that the transcribers got the year wrong as this shows her to be much younger.)
HERMAN SPECHT Herman Specht, 80, Rockwood, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital this noon after a long illness. He had been ill for over a year but had only been confined to the hospital for the past two weeks. He was born in Rockwood on the homestead farm in 1865. He lived there all his life. He was a member of the Emanuel Evangelical church of Rockwood for many years. Over 50 years ago he married Laura Krieser of Cooperstown. She died 35 years ago. He later married her sister, Lydia. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Edwin, on the homestead farm; one brother, Frank, also at home: one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Pfefferkorn, Milwaukee; three grandchildren. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later. The body is at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home in Two Rivers. Burial will be in the Kossuth cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 8, 1945 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Herman Specht, 80, Rockwood, who died Friday at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Emanuel Evangelical church, Two Rivers, the Rev. William C.F. Hayes officiating. Interment will be in the Kossuth cemetery. The body is at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be viewed from Sunday morning until Monday morning when it will be removed to the church where it will lie in state from 11 o’clock until the hour of the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 9, 1945 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Herman Specht, 80, of Rockwood, were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Emmanuel Evangelical church in Town of Rockwood. Burial was in the Kossuth National Cemetery. Acting pallbearers were John and William Pfefferkorn, Charles and Henry Specht and Arthur and Edward Kieffer. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, June 11, 1945 - page 2
KATHARINE SPECHT Mrs. Catherine Specht, an old resident of the town of Kossuth, died yesterday morning after a brief illness. She was born in 1828 November 4 at Issum, Germany. Came to this country in the fifties and was one of the first settlers of Kossuth. The funeral will be held from her home at 1 o'clock next Thursday afternoon. The Chronicle - Tues., Jan. 6, 1903 ******** Death in Town Kossuth on Mon. of Mrs. Catharine Specht at the age of 74 yrs. 2 mos. Mrs. Specht, who had lived in Town Kossuth since 1871 and was a sister of Mr. H. Spoentgen, Sr., here, is survived by 7 children, 27 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will take place this afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903 ******** Mrs. Marie Specht, one of the early residents of Kossuth, died and was buried there on Tuesday. She was 75 years of age and leaves a family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 8, 1903 pg. 1 ******** 1880 Kossuth twp. census: Frank Spech 63; Katherine 52; Peter 22; William 21; Katherine 19; Elisbeth 18; Herman 14; Frank 9) ******** (1900 Kossuth twp. census: Herman Specht 35; wife Laura 23; Edwin 4; mother Katie 72; brother William 45) (Note: I could find no "Marie" Specht in the census. The newspaper probably made a mistake in the name, or she was commonly called Katherine instead of Marie or vice versa)
LAURA SPECHT Death Saturday in Kossuth of Mrs. Hermann Specht after an illness of six months. The deceased, born Laura Kreaser, was born 13 July 1876 in Cooperstown and was married 17 January 1894 with Hermann Specht whom she leaves with one son. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in Kossuth. Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909 ******** Notes from Rosecrans. Mrs. H. Specht, a daughter of August Krieser (sic) of this place, died at her home in Kossuth last Saturday. The funeral was held Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, November 18, 1909 P. 8 ******** Mrs. Herman Specht of the town of Kossuth died last Sunday. Mrs. Specht, for several years, had been suffering from dropsy and death came as a relief to her. Mr. Specht has numerous friends in this city and vicinity who sympathize with him in his present bereavement. The Reporter - Fri., Nov. 19, 1909 ******** Card of Thanks The undersigned here with expresses his thanks to all who assisted him in his late bereavement. Herman Specht The Reporter - Tues., Nov. 23, 1909
WILLIAM SPECHT William Specht, 64, feeble minded, died at the County asylum this morning. His home had been in the town of Kossuth for a number of years and had been an inmate of the institution for the past six months. Several brothers survive him. His remains will be taken to Kossuth for burial Thursday at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 20, 1920 P. 4
CARL VOGEL MISHICOT Mr. Vogel, an aged man of this place, was buried from the Baptist church on Manitowoc Road, Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot, May 1, 1902
ANNIE WILMS Annie Wilms birth: 7 February 1907 Rapids, Wisc. death: 5 March 1907 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wis. residence: 1907 Manitowoc Rapids father: William Wilms mother: Emlia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GEORGE WOLFORDT George Wolfordt, 74, retired farmer, died suddenly Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Emma Kipping, in the village of Rockwood, with whom he had made his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Kossuth National cemetery. Mr. Wolfordt was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1878 and engaged in farming most of his life. He never married. Eleven years ago he retired and since then lived with his sister. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. William Pfefferkorn and Mrs. William Toltzman of this city and Mrs. Kipping of Rockwood. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 14, 1947 pg. 2 *Note: He was placed here because this is the only cemetery with this surname.
MOSES SMITH - INDIAN MEDICINE MAN MEDICINE MAN OF INDIANS DIES AT ROCKWELL Moses Smith, better known to many residents of the county as "Doc" Smith, a full blooded Indian who has been making his home at Rockwell for a number of years with his son, Jake Smith, died at the latter's home last night, aged seventy-seven years. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon and burial will be made at the Town Line cemetery. Besides the son, with whom he made his home, Mr. Smith is survived by one daughter, Isabel Smith who makes her home at Bowler. "Doc" Smith as he was familiarly known to the white men was an Indian medicine man. He was born on the Oneida reservation long before it became government property and most of his life has made his home in this state. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 26, 1923 P. 1