CARL AHLSWEDE

Death Thurs. last week of 48-yr. old Charles Ahlswede, 
a resident of Town Kossuth, of Bright's disease. He is 
survived by his widow and 4 children. The funeral was 
held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902
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First publication February 1, 1906
In Probate-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Carl Ahlswede deceased, in probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Carl Ahlswede of 
Kossuth, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Mary Ahlswede of Kossuth, in said county, having presented to said court her petition 
in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Carl Ahlswede died testate, 
at Kossuth, in said county, on the 20th day of November 1902; that said instrument, is the 
last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as Executrix and praying 
that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon 
issued to said petitioner.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will 
and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the Probate 
Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 27th day of February, 1906, at 10 o'clock a.m.
It is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication 
hereof for three successive weeks once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the 
Manitowoc Post a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated January 31, 1906.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Emil Baensch, Attorney.
Manitowoc Post, February 22, 1906 P. 1


EDWARD AHLSWEDE

ORDER INQUEST INTO DEATH OF ROCKWOOD MAN
Ed. Ahlswede, Sr., Killed Near Home at Rockwood
Mr. Ahlswede, a prominent county resident, whose entire lifetime
was spent on the same homestead at Rockwood, was killed when struck
down by an automobile being driven north on Highway 141 by Harry
De Noble, DePere, Route 1, resident who makes his home at the
Addison House here, at 8:25 o'clock Saturday morning. The accident
occurred as Mr. Ahlswede was crossing the highway almost in front
of his home while on the way to the meat market. When persons 
witnessing the accident went to his rescue they found he had been
killed instantly.
(paragraphs describing accident not transcribed)
Life Long Resident
Mr. Ahlswede was a life-long resident of the town of Kossuth and
made his home on the same homestead where he was born on January
9, 1860. When a young man he married Mathilda Kiehn, who with four
children, Louis of Chicago, Hugo at Milwaukee, Edward Jr., and
Richard of Rockwood; a brother Henry at Glennellyn, a Chicago
suburb and two grandchildren survive him. Of late years he has 
been living a retired life.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church at Kossuth
with the Rev. Paul Palfenler officiating. Interment will take 
place at Rockwood.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 1, 1931  p.2 


JOHANNA AHLSWEDE

The funeral of Mrs. Sophia Ahlswede was held from the 
Baptist church at Kossuth yesterday and was largely 
attended. Mrs. Ahlswede died at the home of her son, 
Charles, in the town of Kossuth, Sunday at the age of 
80 years. She had been a resident of the county for 49 
years and was well known in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 17, 1899 P.2
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(Note: Although the first names are different, I believe 
this is where this obit goes. Sophia d. 1899 and was 80
years old. That would put her birth in 1819, and in the
cemetery list of burials, it shows Johanna Ahlswede as
born in 1819/died in 1899. Due to the age of the tombstone, 
it may have been mis-read in the transcriptions)


MATHILDA AHLSWEDE

Mrs. Edward Ahlswede, Sr., 75, died at her home at Rockwood, Town 
of Kossuth, Sunday morning at 9 o'clock following a heart attack. 
She had been in good health and death was unexpected.
She was a life-long resident of Kossuth, born Dec. 25, 1863. Her 
maiden name was Mathilda Kiehn. She was married to Mr. Ahlswede 
Dec. 28, 1884. He died May 31, 1931.
Survivors are three sons, Louis E. of Chicago, Edward and Richard 
of Kossuth, two sisters, Mrs. Julius Behrman, Kewaunee county, and 
Mrs. August Affeld, 1316 S. 13th street, Manitowoc, and three 
grandchildren. One son, Hugo V., died in Milwaukee in 1931.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home until 10 a.m. 
Tuesday when it will be removed to the Kossuth Baptist church. The 
Rev. Lewis Behrendt of Sheboygan will conduct the funeral services 
at the church at 2 p.m. and burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 13, 1939 P.2


ARTHUR S. ANDERSON

Private funeral services for Arthur Sheldon Anderson, infant son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Max Anderson, of 603 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, who died 
Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were Monday morning at 
Baptist Kossuth Cemetery, Rockwood, with the Rev. Harvey Rakow officiating.
He was born Friday at Holy Family Hospital, son of Max and Bonnie Gilbert 
Anderson.
Among survivors are the parents; a brother, Eric Max, and a sister, Andrea 
Jean, at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Gilbert, of 
Blain Township, Mich., and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 
Anderson, of Elberta, Mich. 
Funeral arrangements were by Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1963  P. 5


ALMA ANTHOLD

Mrs. Alma Anthold, 91, of Shady Lane Home and formerly of Rockwood, 
died Monday, November 5, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. 
Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate with burial at First Baptist Church 
Cemetery.
She was born June 27, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late August and Sophie Ruty Kiehn. She attended schools in the Town 
of Kossuth and she was a Stenographer for Schlei Dray Line Company 
for many years. She married Erwin Anthold, December 5, 1931, in the 
Town of Kossuth. She was a member of Rockwood Homemakers Club, First 
Baptist Church and the Francis Creek and Rockwood Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; a daughter and son-in-law;
four grandsons and a granddaughter; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin, two brothers, Edwin 
and Hugo Kiehn, a grandson, Steven James Rogers.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then at the church from 
noon on Saturday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to 
First Baptist Church.

ERWIN ANTHOLD

Mr. Erwin Anthold, 89, of 6003 County Trunk R., died Friday evening, March 13, 1987, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church.  The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Anthold was born February 2, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Charles and Minnie Schwendener Anthold.  He attended School district No. 4 Town of Kossuth.  He married Alma Kiehn, December 5, 1931, in the Town of Kossuth.  They resided in that area ever since.  Mr. Anthold was employed at Rockwell Lime Company and Burger boat Company, retiring in 1966.  He was Chief of Rockwood Fire Department for 25 years and was Director of School board for District Number 4, Town of Kossuth for 10 years.  He was a member of First Baptist Church and past Trustee and Deacon.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Anthold of Los Angeles, California; a daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Eugene Shannon of Appleton; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Frank Streitenberger of Milwaukee; four grandchildren, other nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and then at the church from noon until the time of services.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.
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(02 Feb 1898/Mar 1987/SSDI) 

CAROLINA ANTHOLT

Death in Town Kossuth on Wed. last week of 83-yr. old Mrs. Carolina Anthold
(line sliced off at bottom of page). She is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters, 
as well as 31 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held 
Fri. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905
********
On Wednesday of the past week Mrs. Caroline Anthold (sic) died at the home 
of her son Charles in the town of Kossuth, the cause of the demise being diseases 
incident to the infirmities of advanced age. She was 78 years of age and had been 
a resident of the county for many years. She leaves a son and two daughters. 
The funeral took place Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 19, 1905
********
Caroline Brockmann Anthold
birth: 11 November 1821 Germany
death: 10 January 1905 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Kossuth
residence: 1905 Kossuth
spouse: Frederick
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES ANTHOLT

Charles Antholt, 84, of route 5, Manitowoc, retired Kossuth farmer, 
died this morning at the home of his son, Erwin, in Rockwood.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home, the Rev. J.C. Schweitzer officiating. Burial will 
be in the Baptist cemetery in Kossuth.
He was born in the county in 1862 and in 1884 married Miss Minnie 
Schwendener. They located on the Kossuth farm. Mr. Antholt retired 
24 years ago and his wife died in 1938.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. William Meusel and Mrs. Frank 
Strentenberger both of Milwaukee; three sons, Arthur of Cedarburg 
and George and Erwin of Rockwood; 14 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 10, 1947 P.2

MINNIE ANTHOLT

Mrs. Charles Anthold, 76, Rockwood, died this morning. She had been ill only since Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. from the Kossuth Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Anthold, nee Minnie Schwendener, was born in Polk, Washington County, Wis., in 1862 and was married to Charles Anthold in 1884. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Disposing of the farm to his son, Mr. Anthold moved with his wife to Rockwood, where they resided for 16 years.
Survivors are the widower, three sons, George, Kossuth; Erwin, Rockwood; Arthur, Pound, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kehrein; Mrs. Linda Lockhert and Mrs. William Musel, Milwaukee; Mrs. Louis Alswede, Chicago; sister, Mrs. Kate Grant, Berkeley, Calif.; brother, Henry, Pell Lake, Wis., and 12 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer Funeral home from Sunday morning and will be moved to the Kossuth church Monday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, April 22, 1938 - page 2


JOHANN BASKEN

(First publication December 6, 1883.) No. 112
NOTICE OF SALE.
IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of John and Minna Besken(sic), deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license, made in said matter, on the 4th day of December, A.D., 1883, by the county court of said county, the undersigned, guardian of the minor heirs of John Besken and Minna Besken, both of whom are deceased, will, on Saturday, the 29th day of December, A.D., 1883, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for sale, at public vendue, and undivided nine-elevenths interest in and to the following described lands, to-wit: The south-east quarter of section No. Twelve, townshp No. twenty, north, of range No. twenty-three east, in Manitowoc county, state of Wisconsin, excepting therefrom twenty acres situated along the east line of said tract, heretofore conveyed to Anton Jaura, and a fifteen acre tract situated in the north east corner of said described tract, heretofore deeded to one Vader.
The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale.
Christian Rohrbach,
Guardian of the minor heirs of John and Minna Besken, deceased.
Dated at Manitowoc, the fourth day of December, A.D., 1883.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 27, 1883, P.2
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(1870 Kossuth twp. census:
John Besker(sic) age 33; Meney 26; Mary 9; George 7; Martha 6;
John 5; Margret 4; Miney 2; Matilda 4/2(sic))
(1880 Kossuth twp. census:
Mena Basken head age 37; dau. Mary 19; George 17; Martha 16;
John 14; Maggie 13; Mena 11; Methilda 10; Clara 6; Fritz 5;
Ernst 3; August 2)

MINNA BASKEN

Last year a man named Basken, who lived near King's Bridge, died, leaving 
a wife and eleven children, all of whom were under age.  His widow managed 
to keep the family together and support them.  Last week she died leaving a 
large family without a protector.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 2, 1881
*NOTE: Placed her here because her husband is here.


CAROLINA BOCK

MRS. CAROLINA BOCK, RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 62 YEARS, IS CALLED 
BY DEATH, 67(sic) YRS. OLD
Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county last 
night when Mrs. Caolina Bock, widow, passed away at her home near 
Silver Creek at the advanced age of 87 years. Mrs. Bock had been a 
resident of Manitowoc county for more than sixty-two years 
continuously, having come here in youth.
Born in Germany 87 years ago, Mrs. Bock came to Manitowoc with her 
husband resided on a farm in the town of Kossuth for a long term of 
years. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Bock made her home on 
N. Twelfth street in this city until some months ago when she took 
up her home on a farm near Silver Creek which she purchased. 
Deceased was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive, 
being William of the town of Manitowoc, Otto of Crandon, Henry of 
Rhinelander and Charles of Suckow, Mont.
The funeral will be held Tuesday from the home at Silver Creek and 
interrment (sic) will be at the Baptist cemetery at Kossuth, the 
funeral leaving the home at noon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 7, 1915 P.1


JOHANN BONKS

John Bonks of Kossuth died on Friday of last week and was buried on 
Sunday.  He was 60 years of age and had lived for 23 years in Kossuth.  
Mrs. Charles Beers of this city is his daughter.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 19, 1884
********
Death of 59-year old John Banks(sic) on Fri., 13 June, in Neshoto. The deceased
leaves two married daughters, one of which is the wife of Mr. Chas. Beers from
here. Burial took place Sun. in the cemetery of the Baptist congregation.
Der Nord Westen, June, 19, 1884


JULIUS BURKE

Death in Town Two Rivers on Sunday, following a 7-year illness, of Julius
Burke. The deceased was born 01 November 1828 in West Prussia and came to
America in 1867. He first settled in Milwaukee, but shortly removed to Two
Rivers and filled the position as mechanic in the tannery of the Wisconsin 
Leather Co… He leaves a widow, 6 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral took place 
yesterday from the German Baptist Church in Kossuth.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906
********
OLD SETTLER PASSED AWAY
Mr. Julius Burke, an honored and respected resident of the Tannery, passed away Sunday, 
March 18. He was ill about seven years but his condition became serious during the last few days. 
The cause of his demise was a hardening of the arteries and exhaustion.
He was born at West Prussia, Germany, November 1, 1828. He emigrated in the year 1857 and 
made Milwaukee his home for two years. Then he came to Two Rivers with his family and has 
resided at the homestead ever since.
For many years he was an engineer for the Wisconsin Leather Company and since the removal 
of the same he has lived a retired life. He leaves a widow and six sons and five daughters to mourn 
his loss. The Misses Clara and Hattie were at their father's bedside when the end came, also Mrs. 
Bleyler of Milwaukee and Charles Burke of Wausau. Being so far away from home it was impossible 
for the rest of the children to attend the funeral.
Mr. Burke lived a pure, Christian life. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father and will be 
sadly missed by his family. A large circle of friends sympathize with the bereaved family. Interment 
took place Wednesday, Rev. F. W. Huebner officiating
The REPORTER - Sat., Mar. 24, 1906


LINNA BURKE

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1884:
Mrs. Linna Burke (nee Meyer) died from consumption on 20 Apr. in Wausau. She 
was 27 yrs. 1 mo. 10 days old. Last year she married Julius Burke of Two Rivers 
and they moved to Wausau. Her body was brought by rail to Manitowoc and then taken to
Kossuth for burial last Tues. in the Baptist Cemetery. A brother and sister preceded
her in death not more than six months ago.


AUGUST KASCH

August Koschs
birth: 12 October 1825 Germany
death: 1 September 1897 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth
residence: 1897 Kossuth
spouse: Augusta Kosch
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUSTA KASCH

Mrs. Augusta Casch (sic) has been granted a widow's pension 
of $8 per month.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 28, 1899


EMMA KASCH

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908:
When John Kasch, a Town Kossuth farmer, returned to his residence from 
his fields, he found his wife sitting dead in an armchair. She still had 
her 2 small children in her lap, both playing without any awareness that 
their mother had just passed. Doctors were called but there was nothing to 
be done. The lady had done wash that day and the doctor guessed that she had 
burst a blood vessel and had died from internal bleeding. The deceased leaves 
her husband and 5 small children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

kaschjohnjr

JOHN KASCH, JR.  (d. 1914)

Boy Dies at Hospital
John Kasch, Jr., son of John Kasch of Kossuth, died at the hospital Sunday
at the age of 11 years. The burial will be held at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 26, 1914  P. 8 


JOHN KASCH

John Kasch, 79, town of Kossuth farmer, died at his home early today 
following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. E. O. Flagstead officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kossuth Baptist cemetery.
Mr. Kasch was born in 1870 on the homestead farm where he lived all 
his life. In 1896 he married Emma Kruko. She died 40 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Miss Selma and Miss Alvina at home, 
Mrs. Shelby Rinehart of Freeport, Ill., son, August, of Manitowoc; 
sister, Mrs. John Rorhbach of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Friday until the time 
of services on Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 25, 1949    P. 2


AUGUST KIEHN

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL
August Kiehn Dies At Farm Home In Kossuth
August Kiehn, 67, died suddenly of a heart attack this morning as 
he prepared to leave the farm home in the town of Kosuth to work 
in the fields.
Mr. Kiehn, who spent his entire life on the homestead, route 2, 
Manitowoc, where he was born, had not been in the best of health 
the past week, but was able to continue work. His son, Edwin, had 
left a few minutes before to go to a nearby farm.
Funeral Friday
Mrs. Kiehn, when her husband was stricken, summoned a physician. 
He died, however, before the arrival of the doctor.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Kossuth 
Baptist church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kiehn was born in Kossuth in 1868 and married Sophia Rutz in 
1898. They continued to reside on the homestead farm.
Widow Survives
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Arnthold, route 2, 
Manitowoc; a son, Edwin, Kossuth; three sisters, Mrs. Mathilda 
Ahlswede, route 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Julius Behrmann, Kewaunee, Mrs. 
Emma Affeldt, city; and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home from Thursday noon until Friday at 10 a.m. when it will be 
taken to the Baptist church in Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 27, 1936 P.2

EDWIN G. KIEHN

Edwin G. Kiehn, 75, of Route 1, Valders, died unexpectedly, Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Reedsville Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in Town of Kossuth Cemetery. 
Mr. Kiehn was born Nov. 26, 1905, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late August and Sophie Rutz Kiehn. Mr. Kiehn farmed in the Town of Kossuth and Eaton, he also was employed at H.G. Weber Company of Kiel, retiring in 1967. Mr. Kiehn was presently secretary and treasurer of the Town of Eaton Farm Bureau. He was a member of I.A.M. and A.W. local 1259 of New Holstein, senior citizens of Reedsville, St. Nazianz and Kiel and a  member of First Baptist Church of Manitowoc. He married Mabel Priem Nov. 30, 1939, at Columbus, Wis. 
Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Betty Kiehn of Reedsville and William and Barbara Kiehn of Prairie View, Ill.; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Wenzel Knier of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Erwin Antbold of Rockwood; seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hugo.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Saturday evening and Sunday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1981  P. 3
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(26 Nov 1905/Oct 1981/SSDI) 


FRITZ KIEHN

IN PROBATE, Manitowoc County Court.-
In the matter of the estate of Frederick Kiehn, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Christina Kiehn of said county, representing among other things that Frederick Kiehn, late of said county on the 27th day of April, A.D., 1870, at Kossuth in said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Chrisitan Rohrboch, granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this court, on Monday, the 20th day of June A.D. 1870, at ten o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Dated Manitowoc, the 19th day of May, A.D., 1870
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 30, 1870 P. 3

HUGO KIEHN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1902:
A small child of August Kuehn in Neshoto died last week of diphtheria.
********
(Per article death was the week of Nov. 23-29./two entries in that time
period, Hugo Kiehn/Nov. 25, 1902/co. death index v.7 p.118; Hugo Kiehn/
Nov. 25, 1902/co. death index v.8 p.76/might possible be this one on
the microfiche births: Birth index: Hugo Kiehn/b: 17 Mar 1902/Reel: 0121, 
Record: 002039)


SOPHIE KIEHN

Mrs. August Kiehn, 79, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Sunday 
after a lingering illness at the home of a son in law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Erwin Anthold, of ???????, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harvey Rakow will officiate 
and burial will be in the Baptist Cemetery in the town of Kossuth.
The former Sophie Rutz was born March 28, 1874, in the town of Two Rivers. 
Following her marriage Feb. 16, 1898, the Mr. Kiehn the couple settled on 
a farm in Kossuth. The husband died in 1936 and for the past 2 1/2 years 
Mrs. Kiehn had made her home with the Antholds near Rockwood.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anthold, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; a son, 
Edwin of Rt. 1, Valders; a brother, Alex of Manitowoc and five grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 11, 1954 P. 13


JOHANN KRUEGER

John Kroeger (sic), one of the first settlers of the Town of Two Rivers, 
died on Saturday, June 26th at the home of his son-in-law, in that town 
at the age of 75 years and 7 months. He was buried on Tuesday last.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 6, 1897


MARIA KRUEGER

Mrs. John Krueger, widow of one of the early settlers of the town 
of Two Rivers, died last Friday of old age at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. F. Rauch, whose home is on the Town Line Road. She 
was buried yesterday from the little Baptist chapel in the town of 
Kossuth, where she had been accostumed to attend religious services.
The Chronicle, Tues., 30 Aug. 1904, page 1, col. 3


WILLIAM "WILLIE" LINDAUER

William "Willie" Lindauer, age 92 (photo), formerly of 1485 N. 7th St., 
Manitowoc, went into eternal peace on Monday, July 26, 2010, at Northridge 
Medical Center.
He was born March 17, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Lillian 
(Cisler) Lindauer. Willie attended Manitowoc schools. He worked at numerous 
jobs including the Manitowoc Court House, Wally's Key & Workshop, St. Vincent 
de Paul's, and even helped pour the concrete for the Budweiser silos in 
downtown Manitowoc.
Willie was a simple man with a kind heart. In his younger years he was an 
excellent fisherman and admitted to skipping school for the joy of a relaxing 
day. He was gifted when it came to fixing anything with a small motor especially 
lawnmowers. Willie loved bicycling and rode his bike well into his 70s. He loved 
to spend time with his Great nieces and nephews at the family cookouts and would 
always stay by the side of his beloved sister, Tilly. Tilly will truly miss her 
older brother.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Lillian Lindauer; brother: 
Joseph Lindauer; sister: Lucille Kimball; half brothers: Larry, Harry, and Erwin 
Stryzywski; and brother-in-law: Harold Seiler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. Deacon Alan 
Boeldt will officiate. Burial will follow at Kossuth Baptist Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 2010


MARGARETHA LINLOGE

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1896: 
Death Sun. in Town Kossuth, of Mrs. Margarethe Lindloge, mother of 
Mr. Conrad Jaeckel. The deceased, who about 74-1/2 yrs. of age, came 
to Manitowoc Co. in 1844, thus making her one of the oldest pioneers 
in our county. She married in the same year to John Jaeckel, who has 
been dead about 30 yrs. They had 12 children of whom 6 survive. After 
Mr. Jaeckel died, and following a 2-yr. widowhood, she married Mr. 
Lindloge in 1858, but the latter was killed during the war and she 
was widowed once again. Her death is attributed to old age debility.
The funeral took place Tues. at the cemetery of the Baptist 
Congregation in Kossuth.


ANNA LUECKER

Death in Centerville on Christmas morning of Mrs. George Luecker who had been
bedridden for a week following a bad fall. The deceased, whose the mother of
Wilhelm Hess locally, was born in Bavaria in 1829, came to America in 1851 and
married Mr. Hess in New York. Following Mr. Hess's death she married Mr. Geo.
Luecker and they came to Manitowoc with their children. The deceased leaves two
sons and a daughter.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1899
********
DEATH OF MRS. LUECKER.
Mrs. George Luecker of Centerville died on Monday of this week. She was the mother 
of Wm. J. Hess, of this city, proprietor of the Boiler Works. She was married to Wm. 
Hess in New York in 1855 and the same year moved to Neshoto. Her husband enlisted 
during the civil war and was killed at Gettysburg. The family was without means and the 
children were young. The mother was energetic and provided for them until they were 
able to help themselves. She married George Luecker 24 years ago. Her death was 
caused by an injury to her spine from a fall. She was born in Germany February 22, 1830 
and came to this country when young.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 28, 1899  P. 8.
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Monday, the Luecker boys of this village received the announcement of the death of 
Centerville of their mother.  The old lady was born in Germany in 1829 and migrating 
with her folks to America settled down at Shoto, Manitowoc County, but afterwards 
removed to Centerville where she has since lived.  The children living here are Jacob, 
Fred, George and Peter. Deceased was buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Kossuth 
yesterday, the funeral being a very large one.
Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 29, 1899


MARIA MAGEE

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT CLEVELAND, O.
Messages received by relatives today announced the death of Mrs. 
Mary Magee, nee Rohrbach, at Cleveland, Ohio, where she had made 
her home for two years. The body will be brought here tomorrow 
and taken to th (sic) home of a sister at Kossuth where funeral 
services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2, interment being 
at the Kossuth Baptist cemetery.
Mrs. Magee was a daughter of Mrs. Martin Rohrbach, of Kossuth, 
who with three sisters and four brothers survive her. They are 
Mrs. Robert Miller, Kossuth; Mrs. Jacob Ebert, of Brillion and 
Mrs. H. Eckhart of Rock Island, Ill., and August, William, Ernst 
of Kossuth and Fred of Brillion. One son William, also survives 
at Cleveland, O.
The funeral will be held from the home of Robert Miller at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 11, 1921 P.1


HEINRICH MEYER   (d. 1914)

Henry Meyer, a well known resident of the county, residing at Neshoto, 
on Route 7, died yesterday, aged 63 years, and the funeral will be held 
from the late home Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Mr. Meyer had been 
ailing for a long time. He had resided here many years and is survived 
by a widow and three children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 27, 1914 P.3


MARY MEYER

Mary Meyer, daughter of Dinna and Heinrich Meyer of Two Rivers died. 
She was born 10 Apr. 1859 and reached the age of 24 years, 2 months, 
11 days
Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1884
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Death last Sat. morning of Mary Meyer, daughter of Dinna and Heinrich Meyer
of Two Rivers. She was born 10 Apr. 1859 and reached the age of 24 yrs. 2
mos. 11 days. The funeral on Mon. was attended by friends from Two Rivers,
Manitowoc and Kossuth, and the funeral procession was longer than anyone has
been seen for a long time in Kossuth. The service was conducted by Pastor J.
Miller of Manitowoc.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1884
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(1870 Two Rivers Twp. census:
Henry Meyer age 54; wife Dina 44; Henry 19; John 17; August 17;
Mina 14; dau. Stena 15; Lena 13; Fred 9; Mary 11; Charles 7;
William 5; Fred 11; Herman 9)
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(From the 1880 Two Rivers twp census: Henry Meier age 29 Head;
Mina Meier age 25 Sister; Mary Meier age 21 Sister; William Meier
age 19 Brother; John Meier age 29 Twin Brother; Dina Meier age
54 Mother/this looks like the same family/Meyer on the 1870 census)
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(County death index: Mary Meyer/d. Jan. 19, 1884 v.4 p.257)
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Name Mary Meyer  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1884  
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Gender Female  
Age 24  
Marital Status Single  
Race W  
Occupation Servant  
Birth Date 10 Apr 1859  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1860  
Birthplace Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co.,  
Burial Place Kossuth,  
Cemetery Baptist Burial Ground  
Father's Name Johann Heinrich Meyer  
Mother's Name Cordine Meyer  
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MARY AHLSWEDE MILLER

Mrs. Mary Ahlswede Miller, 80, widow of the Rev. John Miller, former 
pastor of the Kossuth Baptist church, died at 7 o'clock last night at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gustave Kohlmeier, Greenleaf, Route 2, 
in the Town of Cooperstown.
Mrs. Miller had lived with her daughter for the last two years. She 
had been in ill health for some time.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Friday 
morning until Saturday morning when it will be removed to the Kossuth 
Baptist church where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Miller, whose maiden name was Mary Rolzenthal, was born March 29, 
1859 in the Town of Kossuth. She was married to Carl Ahlswede Feb. 17, 
1878. Two daughters and two sons were born to the couple. She was 
married the second time Sept. 14, 1912 to the Rev. Miller. He died six 
years ago.
The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Kohlmeier, two sons, Charles 
Ahlswede, city, and Benjamin Ahlswede, Kossuth, one brother, Willaim 
Rolzenthal, of Kossuth, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 26, 1939 P.2
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(NOTE: Buried with Ahlswede)


B. NIEPHAUS

BODY OF FORMER LOCAL MAN HERE FOR INTERMENT
B. Niephaus Dies at St. Joe, Michigan, Burial Here Friday
The body of Balthasar Niephaus, a former resident of Kossuth, whose 
death occurred at St. Joe, Michigan yesterday will be brought here 
for burial and the funeral will be held from the home of his son Fred 
Niephaus, Kossuth, Friday afternoon. Mr. Niephaus was 80 years of age, 
having been born in 1837. He was a pioneer of Manitowoc county and but 
ten years ago took up his home at St. Joe. Mr. Niephaus is survived 
by his aged widow and two sons, Fred of Kossuth and Henry of St. Joe, 
Mich.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 24, 1917 | Page 5
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The remains of Balthaser Niephaus arrived here yesterday to be interred. 
They were accompanies by his widow and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Niephaus and 
children of St. Joseph, Mrs. F. Puls, Mrs. Emil Puls and Mrs. R. Kreckel 
of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, October 26, 1917 | Page 3


E. NIEPHAUS

Mrs. B. Niephaus, formerly a resident of Kossuth, died yesterday at 
Chicago, and the remains were shipped here to the Frazier mortuary 
last evening. The deceased was 79 years of age and is survived by 
two sons, Fred and Henry. Burial will take place from the Kossuth 
Babtist (sic) church on Saturday, Rev. H. Palfenier officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 15, 1928 P.2


AUGUSTA ROHRBACH

DEATH CAME IN A MINUTE
Mrs. Rohrbach in City this Morning, Dead this Afternoon
A visitor in the city during the morning when she came to do shopping, 
Mrs. Christian Rohrbach is dead this afternoon at her home on the Shoto Road. 
Mrs. Rohrbach's demise was sudden and resulted from hemorrhage of the lungs. 
Death resulted in a few seconds after the attack and before medical aid could be 
summoned.  Mrs. Rohrbach was 66 years of age and is survived by a husband 
and family. She as in apparent good health and her death will be a great shock 
to friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Apr. 28, 1911  - page 1 


BERTHA ROHRBACH

AGED PIONEER OF COUNTY IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Bertha Rohrbach, resident of the county for more than seventy-
five years, passed away early this morning on the old homestead on 
the Town Line road on which she had lived for more than sixty years. 
A sudden stroke wore heavily on her years and she passed soon after 
being stricken. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 
at the Baptist church on the Town Line road, the Rev. Palfemer 
officiating.
Mrs. Rohrbach, nee Glare, was born in Germany June 1, 1846, and came 
to this country with her parents at the age of six years. At the age 
of nine, living in the country near Kossuth, she was sent to work to 
help support the family which was experiencing the early day hardships 
so common with those who pioneered the county. Nine years later, at 
the age of eighteen, she was married to Martin Rohrbach, who passed 
away thirteen years ago.
Four sons, Fred, Ernest, August and William, and three daughters, Mrs. 
Henry Eggert, Mrs. Robert Mueller and Mrs. Jacob Emmett, and thirty-
two grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren survive. A brother, 
Ernest Glare of Dodge Center, Minn., and a sister Mrs. Charles 
Minschnit (sic) of Chicago, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 5, 1928 P.9

CHRISTIAN ROHRBACH

Resident of County for 70 Years Dies
Wm Rohrback, One of Oldest Pioneers Passes Away
Christian Rohrbach, resident of Manitowoc County for seventy years, having come here in 1855, died at the home of William Bertoleat, Route 6, Kossuth last night, aged 88, death being due to the infirmities of age. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 from the Bertoleat home to the Kossuth Baptist church.
 Mr. Rohrbach was born in Germany, January 7, 1837 and came to this country in 1855, locating in Manitowoc County where he has resided since. He was married April 6, 1862 to Augusta Glove who preceded him in death fourteen years ago. 
Eight children survive Mr. Rohrbach as follows:  Mrs. Fred Nelphals, Mrs. William Bertoloat, Mrs. Charles Specht, Mrs. Herman Specht, Mrs. Benjamin Ahlswede, Albert Rohrbach, all of this city and Charles and Benjamin Rohrbach of Milwaukee. One son, John died a year ago. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Oct 16, 1925 - page 2
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Card of Thanks
We desire to express to our friends and neighbors and to Rev. H. Palfenier of the Kossuth Baptist Church and to the pallbearers, our sincere thanks for their kindness, assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear father, Christian Rohrbach and also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Fred Nelphals
Ms. Wm Bertoleat
Mrs. Chas Specht
Mrs. Herman Specht
Mrs. Benjamin Ahlswede
Albert Rohrbach
Chas Rohrbach
Benjamin Rohrbach
Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, Oct. 19, 1925 - page 5

ELIZABETH ROHRBACH

Mrs. John Rohrbach, 83 (photo) of 1440 North Eighth St., Manitowoc, 
lifelong resident of city and county, died Wednesday morning at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a month’s illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harvey Rakow will officiate and 
burial will be in the Kossuth Baptist Cemetery.
She was born Elizabeth Casch in Kossuth in 1869 and in 1896 was married 
to John Rohrbach. They located on a farm in the town of Manitowoc and 
in 1921 moved to Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1924.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. George Specht of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
and Norma of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 26, 1952  P. 2


JOHN ROHRBACH  (d. 1917)

The sympathy of friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrbach, 
Route 7, in the death of their two year old son, John Jr. The child 
died from diphtheria after a short illness, aged two years, eight 
months. The funeral was held yesterday with burial at the Baptist 
cemetery in Kossuth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 16, 1917, Page 3


JOHN ROHRBACH  (d. 1924)

JOHN ROHRBACH DIES AT HOME NORTH OF CITY
John Rohrbach, aged 54, passed away at the family home north of the 
city, yesterday afternoon, death coming after an illness of only one 
week.
Born in this county, Mr. Rohrbach has made his home here since that 
time, being engaged in farming. Besides his widow, those left to mourn 
his death are Norman at home, Mrs. George Specht residing on the Shoto 
road, an aged father, three brothers, Charles and Benjamin of Milwaukee 
and Albert of the town of Manitowoc, and five sisters, Mrs. W. Bertoleat, 
Mrs. F. Neithause, Mrs. H. Specht, and Mrs. V. Ahlswede, all of the 
town of Kossuth, and Mrs. C. Specht of Two Rivers, besides four grand-
children.
The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. 
Hirsch officiating at the ceremony, burial at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 4, 1924 P.5


MARTIN ROHRBACH

TOWN OF KOSSUTH PIONEER DIES TODAY BURIAL IS TUESDAY
Martin Rohrbach, a pioneer resident of Kossuth, died today, aged 80 years.
Funeral will be held from the Baptist church at Kossuth Tuesday, at 1 p.m.
A widow and eight children survive- Mrs. J. Magee, Chicago; Mrs. Henry Eggert,
Rock Island, Ill.; Fred Rohrbach, Reedsville; Ernest, August, William and Mrs.
Robert Miller of the town of Kossuth and Mrs. Jacob Emmert of Brillion.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 1, 1914, p.4


ANDREAS RUTZ

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909: (Saturday dateline) 
Death Thursday last week, from old age debility, of Andreas Rutz, an old and 
well-known resident of our county on his farm in Town Two Rivers. The deceased 
was born in Switzerland, came to America in 1848, and was married in 1856. He 
settled on the above mentioned farm where he lived the rest of his life. In 
addition to his widow, he is survived by 8 children of the 10 born to the couple. 
The funeral was held Sunday.


SOPHIA ADELHEIDE RUTZ

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to call friends, neighbors and relatives who 
helped us in our recent bereavement the death of our mother. We are especially grateful to 
the pallbearers and to the donors of flowers.
The children of Mrs. Sophia Rutz
Manitowoc Herald News - January 13, 1925 - page 12


MARGARETHA SCHMIDTMAN

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900:
Death on Mon. (11 June) in Town Kossuth of 90-yr. old Mrs. Margarethe 
Schmidtmann of old age debility. She had been a resident of our county 
since 1848. Her funeral took place yesterday in the Baptist Cemetery of 
Two Rivers.
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Margaret Ulaas Schmidtmann
birth: 27 August 1821 Germany
death: 9 June 1900 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Kossuth
residence: 1900 Kossuth, Man. Co.
spouse: George Schmidtmann
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ANNA SCHMIDTMANN

Anna Schmidtman Will Be Buried on Thursday
Anna Schmidtman, age 33, Town of Kossuth, died at the Sheboygan hospital at 7 a.m. 
Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday from the Baptist church, 
Kossuth, Rev. Kranzier officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery.
The deceased was born January 20, 1901. She had lived in Kossuth all of her life. The 
deceased is survived by her mother and two brothers, Herbert of Manitowoc and Edwin 
of Two Rivers, route 3.
The body will lie at the Pfeffer Funeral Home until Thursday morning when it will be taken 
to the Kossuth Baptist church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - August 8, 1933

CARL SCHMIDTMANN

C. SCHMIDTMAN, AGED 75, DIES SUDDENLY
Infirmities incident to seventy-five years of age, caused the death of Carl Schmidtman, Town of Kossuth farmer, early this morning at the Kossuth homestead in which he had been born and raised. Mr. Schmidtman had been engaged in farming all his life and has been regarded as a prosperous farmer, having built up a fine farm and home at Kossuth. His death claims one of the county's oldest pioneers and will be keenly felt by a large circle of old friends. Though he had been ailing slightly for more than a month, death came suddenly and unexpectedly and is a shock to all who knew him.
At an early age Mr. Schmidtman was married to Miss Marie Ewald who survives him, and the family took residence on the old Schmnidtman homestead where they have lived since. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary some years ago. Of the children born to them, a daughter, Anna, at home, and two sons, Edward and Herbert survive to mourn their father's passing. One brother, George of St. Joseph, Michigan, also survives.
Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and from the German Baptist church, the Rev. Palremier officiating at 2 o'clock. Deceased served in the capacity of sexton of the church for more than forty years.
Manitowoc Herald News  July 1, 1926  pg. 2

FRANKLIN SCHMIDTMANN

Frank Schmidlman
birth: 20 January 1889 Manitowoc, Co., Wis.
death: 18 April 1894 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Charles Schmidlman
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G. SCHMIDTMANN

George Schmidtmann
birth: 27 April 1815 Germany
death: 15 February 1902 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth
residence: 1902 Kossuth
spouse: Margreta Maas
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MARIE SCHMIDTMANN

DIES AFTER 2 YEARS ILLNESS
Mrs. Marie Schmidtmann, 74, will be Buried on Monday
Mrs. Marie Schmidtmann, 74, who resided on a farm located on Two Rivers, Route 2 for 51 years, died at 1 o’clock this morning on the homestead farm. She was in ill health for two years.
She was born in Germany, November 30, 1861 and was brought to this county by her parents when she was a year old. She loved at Pella, Wis., near Clintonville until she was 23 years old. On December 9, 1884 she was married to Carl Schmidtmann. Her maiden name was Ewald. Mr. Schmidtmann died in 1926.
Survivors are two sons, Edwin on the homestead and Herbert of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Sunday afternoon until 11 o’clock Monday morning when it will be removed to the Kossuth Baptist church. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Louis Berndt of Sheboygan and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday 13, 1936 - page 4
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Married - At the residence of Wm Ewald, Dec. 9, 1884, by Rev. J. Miller of Manitowoc, Mr. Charles Schmidtmann of Kossuth and Mary Ewald of Pella, Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Dec. 16, 1884 - page 3

WALTER SCHMIDTMANN

Town Line Boy
Spanish influenza has claimed another Manitowoc county boy in a 
training camp. The remains of Walter Schmidtmann, 23 years of age, 
who died at Camp Lee, Va., last week, arrived here this morning. 
The deceased was a son of Carl Schmidtmann, living on the Town Line 
road northwest of the city. Burial took place from the late home 
this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 14, 1918, Page 1
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WALTER SCHMIDTMAN(sic), WHO DIED AT CAMP LEE, BURIED NEAR 
SPOT WHERE HE WAS BORN
Amid the trees in the grove on his father’s ranch, on which is 
located the Kossuth Baptist cemetery, Walter Schmidtmann, who gave 
up his life for his country at Camp Lee, Virginia, on Oct. 9, was 
laid to rest Monday afternoon. The body reached Manitowoc over the 
Northwestern road yesterday morning, accompanied by Private Fullert 
of Camp Lee. Services were conducted at the family home by Rev. 
George Engelmann, pastor of the Kossuth Baptist church. The casket 
was draped in the customary American flag and a military touch was 
given to the ? by the firing of a salute over the grave by a signal 
from the Manitowoc Home Guard company and the reciting of taps. 
Born on the farm near his final resting place on Feb. ? 1895, ?
....came exceedingly fond of farm work and in nearly all his letters 
home discussed details of work planned before he left with the draft 
contingent called on May 25. Walter Schmidtmann was the oldest of 
four children, leaving, besides his parents, Anna, Edward and Herbert. 
His father, Karl Schmidtmann is ill and was unable to leave his bed 
to attend the funeral. Decedent is a second cousin of Theodore 
Schmidtmann, Sr., of this city. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 1
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BURIED AMID THE TREES ON FATHER'S FARM
Amid the trees in the grove on his father's farm on which is located the Kossuth Baptist 
Cemetery, Walter Schmidtman, who gave up his life for his country at Camp Lee, Virginia, 
was laid to rest Sunday afternoon. the body reached Manitowoc over the Northwestern 
road accompanied by Private Fullert of Camp Lee. Services were conducted at the family 
home by Rev. George Engelmann, pastor of the Kossuth Baptist Church, the pallbearers 
being Richard Ahlswede, Edward Nieplaus, Lorenz Hans, Louis Kappelmann, William 
Kappelmann and Geo. Anthold. the casket was draped in the customary American flag 
and a military touch was given to the services by the firing of a salute over the grave by a 
squad of seven from the Manitowoc home guards and the sounding of taps.
Born on the farm near his final resting place twenty-three years ago, the young man became 
exceedingly fond of farm work and in his letters home discussed details of work planned 
before he left with the draft contingent May 25. Walter Schmidtman was the oldest of four 
children living besides his parents, Anna, Edward and Herbert. His father, Carl Schmidtmann 
is sick and was unable to attend the funeral.  Decedent is a second cousin of Theodore 
Schmidtman Sr., of Manitowoc.
The Reporter - Thurs., Oct. 17, 1918 


WILHELM B. SCHMIDTMANN

William Schmidtman
birth: 25 September 1886 Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 28 April 1894 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kossuth,
father: Charles Schmidtman
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LYDIA SPECHT

Miss Lydia Specht, 47, died late yesterday afternoon after an illness 
of two years.
She was a native of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and was born Jan. 10, 
1892. The survivors are six brothers and six sisters. 
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be taken to the Kossuth 
Baptist church, Manitowoc route 2, Friday noon, where funeral services 
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday by the Rev. Reinhold Sigmund. Burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral services will be private. 
Please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 10, 1939   P. 2


MARIE SPECHT

MRS. SPECHT, 81, DIES SATURDAY; RITES TUESDAY
Lifelong Resident of County Dies At Home of Daughter On Manitowoc Rt. 2
Mrs. Marie Specht, 81, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Rohrbach,
Manitowoc, route 2, of complications.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home until Tuesday at 10
a.m. when it will be taken to the Kossuth Baptist church, to lie in state
there from 10:30 until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held at
the church at 2 p.m., Tuesday by the Rev. J.C. Kraenzler and burial will be
in the adjoining cemetery. Six sons will act as pallbearers.
Mrs. Specht, whose maiden name was Anholt, was born April 20, 1852, in the
town of Kossuth. She was married to Mathias Specht May 11, 1873. They spent
their entire married life on a farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. 
Specht died in 1912 but Mrs. Specht lived on the farm until three years ago
when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Rohrbach.
Mrs. Specht had 13 children, all of whom survive, together with 42 grand-
children and eight great grandchildren.
The daughters are Mrs. Albert Rohrbach, route 2, Manitowoc; Mrs. Arthur
Widder, Milwaukee; Mrs. William Schaus, Manitowoc; Mrs. Orville Hampton, Los
Angeles; Mrs. Albert Schielke, Milwaukee; Mrs. Frank Beneditz, Wausau and
Miss Lydia, at home. Sons are Charles and Herman, route 3, Two Rivers; 
William, Milwaukee; Henry, route 6, Manitowoc; George, route 2, Manitowoc; 
and Richard, city.
Mrs. Specht is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry Ahlswede of Illinois
and a brother Charles Anholt of Rockwood.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 12, 1934  p.2 

MATHIAS SPECHT

ASSESSOR OF RAPIDS DEAD
Matt Specht WAS Head of Rapids Insurance Co, was 64
Matthew Specht, assessor of the Town of Rapids and president of the Rapids Mutual Fire Insurance Company, died today after an illness that confined him to his home for two months. Mr. Specht was 64 years of age and suffered from cancer and two months ago his condition became critical.
Mr. Specht was one of the best known residents of the county, having made his home at Rapids practically all his life. He had served as town assessor for a number of years and when the Rapids Mutual Insurance Company was organized he was elected head of it. He was a prominent farmer of the town. Mr. Specht is survived by a widow and thirteen children. One daughter, Mrs. William Schauss being a resident of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs.,, Feb. 1, 1912, page 1

ROLAND C. SPECHT

Roland Specht
birth: 17 August 1904 Kossuth, Wis.
death: August 1904 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Kossuth, Wis.
father: Charles Specht
mother: Minna
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