RICHARD ALFSON From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903: Death of 15-yr. old Richard Alfson, son of A.H. Alfson in Clarks Mills. The youth had gone hunting last Mon. afternoon and when he failed to return by evening, a search was begun and they soon found his body, dead from an accidental shot from his weapon.
ALVIN T. BENSON Alvin T. Benson, 74, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters and 10 grand- children. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1970
LUELLA OLENA JACKSON RASCHKE BENSON 30 Apr 1898 - 14 Apr 1986; buried at Valders West Cemetery. Obituary; 1986 (Don't know the newspaper but it's in the style of the Manitowoc Herald Times)(sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Benson Mrs. Luella Benson, 87, of Valders, died Monday evening, April 14, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Benson was born April 30, 1898, at Valders, daughter of the late Christian and Ella Torrison Jackson. She attended Manitowoc schools. She married Alvin T. Benson in 1963 at Florida. Mrs. Benson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church Women and the American Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include a son, and daughter-in-law, four granddaughters, and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9:30 am Thursday to the hour of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family with arrangements.
GUILFORD BERGE Guilford K. Berge, 73, of Valders, died Saturday morning at Appleton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Intern Donald Brugamyer will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Berge was born May 13, 1900, at Valders, son of the late Otto and Anna Larson Berge. He married Irene Christianson August 24, 1922, at Valders. He served on the Manitowoc County Baord for 24 years, was chairman of the Manitowoc County Board for eight years, and president of the Village of Valders for eight years. Mr. Berge held several offices with Faith Lutheran Church and was a funeral director in Valders for 35 years. He also was a director of Valders State Bank and the Valders Telephone Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 11, 1973
INGRI MARIA BERGE Name: Berge, Ingrid D. 7/2/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 sex: f/w Age at death: 28 yrs. B.P.: Tn. Liberty, Mtw. Co. Wis. D.P.: Liberty Cem: Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson, Cato Spouse: F.: Johanes Berge M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 298
MABEL BERGE Mrs. Andrew Berge, 86, formerly of Valders, died Thursday evening at Bethesda Home, Chicago. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Berge, nee Mable(sic) Gilbertson, was born April 22, 1884, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Harry and Caroline Everson Gilbertson. She was married to Andrew Berge June 10, 1908, at Valders. Her husband preceded her in death in May of 1961. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Busse of Sheboygan and Mrs. Andrew (Alice) Kosowski of Chicago; a brother, Clarence, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elmer M. Evenson, of Valders; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971
C. F. BLUMENSTEIN Name: Blumenstein, Fred Christian D. 4/17/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/22/1870 sex: m/w Age at death: 48 yrs. 1 mo. 25 da. B.P.: Saxe Altenburg, Germany D.P.: Eaton, Mtw. Co. Cem: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: Wilhelmina Seifert F.: M.: Cause of Death: consumption Add Info.: farmer; cert. dt. 6/17/1870 Pg.# 83 *********** (Christian Friedrich Blumenstein, born 22 February 1822 in Saxe-Altenburg, died 17 April 1870 (Easter) from consumption or tuberculosis, buried 19 April 1870 with church rite. (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)
FRIEDRICH WILLIAM BLUMENSTEIN Name: Blumenstein, Friedrich William D. 8/1/1870 B.: 11/29/1869 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 sex: m/w Age at death: 8 mo. 1 da. B.P.: Liberty, Mtw. Co. D.P.: Liberty Cem: Norwegian Church Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner, Newton Spouse: F.: C.F. Blumenstein M.: Wilhelmina Blumenstein Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 99
WILHELMINE BLUMENSTEIN From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899: Death in Branch on Sat. of Mrs. Wilhelmina Blumenstein, widow of the late F. Blumenstein. The deceased was born 02 Aug. 1831 in Saxon-Weimar and came to America in 1847 as a 16-yr. old girl. She is survived by 5 children. Her funeral took place yesterday in Valders.
JOHANN ADAM BOETTGER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1899: Death of Johann Adam Boettger at 1:30 a.m. on 17 Feb. of old age. The deceased was born 18 Aug. 1813 in Sachsen-Weimar, married Miss Maria Magdelena Ernestine Baecker in 1840 and came to America with his family in 1852 settling in Town Liberty. He is survived by 3 children: Hermann Boettger, who runs a hay and fruit business in Two Rivers, Mrs. Julius Schroeter, and Mrs. Peter Heinz, 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was buried 20 Feb. in the Waldow Cemetery in Town Liberty, with Pastor Zanwell delivering the funeral oration. (Note: I believe Waldow is Valders/quite often W and V were used interchangeably and his wife appears to be in Valders cemetery)
ALFRED CHRISTIANSON Alfred Christianson, 74, of Valders died at his home Tuesday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Intern Loren Espeland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Christianson was born Oct. 3, 1885, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Severin and Anna Anderson Christianson. A dairy farmer in the town of Cato, he retired about four years ago and moved to the Village of Valders. He married the former Tilda Torrison, May 11, 1911, at Valders. He was president of the Valders School board for 29 years, director of the Quarry-Riverside telephone exchange for many years, was a member of the church brotherhood and held a number of church offices. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Raymond and Wilfred of Valders and Leroy on the home farm; three brothers, Victor of Arthur, Iowa, and Walter and Wilmer of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Torrison and Mrs. Gilford Berge, of Valders; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIANSON (His obit indicates he is buried in this cem.) Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 14, Thursday July 20, 1871, Page 4 Column 3 Sunstroke. Christian Christianson was sunstruck last Thursday at the Branch, while working on the Railroad. He suddenly complained of being very sick and went to bed in his boarding house. On looking for him in the evening he was found dead. He seemed to be a perfect stranger to every one in this neighborhood: his countrymen buried him at the Lutheran Norwegian Cemetery in Liberty.
OLE CHRISTIANSON/CHRISTIANSEN VOLUME #4, PAGE #359, DOCUMENT #229 NAME OF DECEASED: Ole Christiansen COLOR: White SEX: Male AGE: 86 yrs FATHER: Christian Olsen MOTHER: Ellen BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED: Norway BIRTH DATE: Feb 16, 1810 SPOUSE OF DECEASED: Anne Marie DEATH DATE: May 1, 1896 CAUSE OF DEATH: Old age PLACE OF DEATH: Township of Cato NAME OF PERSON SIGNING FORM: A D Alfrsen from Oslo, WI PLACE OF BURIAL: Valders Cong. in township of Liberty DATE OF CERTIFICATION: May 15, 1896 DATE OF REGISTRATION: May 25, 1896
TERRY ALAN DAMM Dog Fails to Save Life of Valders Boy Valders – A little cocker spaniel puppy tried valiantly to summon aid for his two-year-old master, Terry Ronald Damm, here Monday afternoon, but help arrived too late. Terry drowned in the Valders creek swollen with water from the spring thaw. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Damm, he had been out walking with his father. The father left the boy in the yard. Then he noticed the dog barking down at the creek. He went to investigate and found his son’s body caught in brush about 500 feet downstream from where the dog was barking in three feet of water. Dr. Edgar Huth was called and the fire department rescue squad brought the new pneolator. Undersheriff Clarence Baryenbruch, county traffic officers, and Coroner Theodore Teitgen, all came to the scene, but hour long attempts to revive the boy proved futile. The creek which runs through the southwestern corner of Valders empties into the Manitowoc River. It is normally dry except for the spring season. Terry was born June 16, 1950. He has no brothers or sisters. In addition to his parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berg, Route 1, Valders, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damm, Collins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Berge Funeral home, Valders. The Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor of the Valders Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in the West Valders Ev. Lutheran Church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlor from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 17, 1953 – P. 12
GUDMUND O. DELEBECK Name: Delebek Gudmund Olsen D.: 10/29/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 56 Yrs. B.P.: Norway D.P.: Tn. Lib. Cem.: Tn. Lib. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. ????? Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
MARTHA S. EICHMANN Mrs. Norbert Eichmann, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Eichmann, nee Martha Weyer, was born April 13, 1915, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Albert and Mrs. Lilly Korthauer Weyer. She was married to Norbert Eichmann May 11, 1938, at Newtonberg. Survivors include her husband, her mother, of St. Nazianz, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), a brother, Fredrich, of St. Nazianz, two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Buechner, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustave Sawatske, of St. Nazianz and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971 ******** Martha S. nee Weyer (April 13, 1915-Oct. 4, 1971 –wife of Norbert Eichman daughter of Albert Weyer and Lilly Korthauer –died from “acute gastro enteritis organic brain syndrome –Huntington’s Chorea”/sent in from death record)
OLE ELLESTAD Ole Ellestad, 84, of South Liberty St., Valders, died unexpectedly at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, West Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Ellestad was born March 14, 1880, at Valders, Norway, and came to Valders, Wis., when he was a boy, with his parents, Ole and Mary Swenson Ellestad. He was a lumberman, farmer and chief engineer for the Nestle Co. at Valders. He retired in 1952. He married Mary Miller, July 22, 1907, at Osceola, Wis. He served as a village board trustee at Valders for more than 30 years, was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood and a trustee of West Valders Church for many years. Survivors are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Schlei, Mrs. William (Lorraine) Drumm, and Mrs. Vernon (Alice) Diegel of Manitowoc and Mis. J. H. (Florence) Henriott of Waukesha; a sister, Mrs. Olga Smithbeck of Stoughton; and 14 grandchildren. Three brothers, three sisters and a son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 7 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and after that at the church until time of service. (Newspaper not named, no date)
CAROLINE DOMENA ERICKSON Name: Eriksens, Caroline Thomine D.: 3/15/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Knud Eriksens M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 317 *************** (Note: I put this with this Caroline for a couple of reasons even though the date doesn't exactly match. The death was recorded 5 years after the fact which could cause an error in the month and day. She died in the Township of Liberty and there is also a Knud in this cemetery. The age is the same. Also the middle name is phonetically similar.
LLOYD ERICKSON Lloyd Erickson, 75, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larch, of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born July 13, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Anton and Amelia Jackson Erickson. He married Mabel Evenson May 11, 1921, at Valders. She preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1964. Mr. Erickson was village marshall and fire chief of Valders for 27 years, retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, two daughters, a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wildgrube, of Kewaunee; 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1972
BENNET O. EVENSON Bennet Evenson, 72, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born May 24, 1897, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Anton and Matilda Ulness Evenson. He was a farmer and partner in the Evenson Bros. Construction Co., and a World War I veteran. He married Myrna Damm Dec. 4, 1926, at Collins, and the couple resided on Rt. 1, Valders. Survivors besides the wife are five sons, five daughters, two brothers, Lester of Rt. 1, Chilton and Delmar of Rt. 1, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Nordby of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan, and 31 grand- children. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1970
OLE FINKELSON From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Two news items in this issue regarding Ole Finkelson, who murdered a girl near Merrill, Wisconsin, then committed suicide. He came from Clarks Mills and his body was brought to Valders and buried there. ********* VICTIM OF SHOOTING DIES Miss Anna Kasten, Girl Shot by Ole Finkleman(Finkelson), Manitowoc Man Dies Saturday IN THE MERRILL HOSPITAL Finkleman(Finkelson), After Girl Refused Him, Shot Her and Her Mother Then Turned Revolver on Himself Miss Anna Kasten of Merrill; who was shot by her lover, Ole Finkelson, a Manitowoc man, at her father's farm house a week ago, died Saturday at the Smith Tarr hospital at Merrill, after lingering between life and death for several days. The remains of Finkelson who shot himself were brought to Manitowoc last Thursday by the deceased's brother, Edward Finkelson, and buried at Valders. Mr. Finkelson went to the girl's house and asked her to marry him. She refused and he shot her three times in the breast with a revolver. When the girl's mother came into the room he shot twice at her, one shot taking effect in her arm. He then walked out into the yard, reloaded his revolver and blew out his own brains. The tragedy happened at the Kasten home five miles outside of Merrill. Finkelson was a farmer residing on a farm near there. Manitowoc Citizen, July 22 1909, page two
NILS FYLKEN Name: Fylhen, Nils D.: 7/14/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 16 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Nils N. Fylhen M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 318
GURINA GILBERT From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901: Death Sat. in Town Eaton of 59-yr. old Mrs. C.J. Gilbert of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Norway in 1842 and is survived by 5 children.
BENNETT E. HALVERSON Bennett Halverson, 77, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Friday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Halverson was born July 23, 1892, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole and Hanna Vedeberg Halverson. He was a farmer all his life. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Lena Halverson of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Emma Bezzio of Wilmette, Ill. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1970
MALVERN HALVERSON From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901: Death yesterday in Valders of 40-yr. old Melvin Halverson after a short illness. The funeral will be held on Sat.
OSCAR TIDEMANS HELLE Name: Helle, Oscar Tidemans D.: 10/1/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Da. B.P.: Tn. Lib. D.P.: Lib. Cem.: Lib. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Ole Thompson Helle M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.299 *********** (Note: Ole Thompson Helle is in #5)
KNUD HOUGEN From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: Death Thurs. of 68-yr. old Knut Hougen at the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The funeral took place in Valders. (Note: The age is off but I've found the age in the newspaper is quite often wrong)
JANICE E. HUSKE Janice Huske, 19, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, as the result of injuries received in a car accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Janice was born Nov. 15, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of John and Elmira Christianson Huske. She was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1970. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon on Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972
RUTH L. MCAFEE JACKSON (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Ruth L. Jackson, 89, formerly of Valders, passed away Saturday morning, February 16, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Rev. John Conrad will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 5, 1901, at Joliet, Ill., daughter of the late James McAfee and Ada Warrick McAfee. She married T. Abel Jackson, in 1927, at Chicago. She and her husband resided in Chicago until 1962 when they moved to Valders. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Clarks Mills, and the Church Marion Council. Survivors include a nephew, a cousin, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 10 am Tuesday until the time of services. Newspaper Announcement: 1991
IRENE JOHNSTON Mrs. Leonard Johnston, 72, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Valders, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston, nee Irene Torrison, was born Dec. 5, 1899, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Goodnow and Anna Gunderson Torrison. She was married to Leonard Johnston June 14, 1922, at Valders. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1972. Survivors include a son, three daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for living) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 28, 1972
JOHN JOHNSTON John E. Johnston of St. Nazianz to Be Buried Monday St. Nazianz – (Special) – John E. Johnston, 71, died Thursday morning at his home in town Cato, one mile west of Valders, after an illness of 10 days’ duration. He was born in town Liberty, Nov. 8, 1867, and in 1898 married Miss Elizabeth Halverson, the couple locating on the present farm home. Until a few years ago, he was a trustee of the West Valders Lutheran church in which he was baptized, confirmed and married, and in which his funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, after services at the home at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. A. E. Fretheim will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving Mr. Johnston are his widow; a son, Eli, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Harwood Savage and Mrs. Albert Marken of Valders, and Miss Grace, at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, Otis of Cato, and Thorval of Hutchinson, Minn.; and one sister, Mrs. Tillie Mersen of Steele, N.D. The body will lie in state at the home from early Sunday morning until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, December 3, 1938 – P. 2
LEONARD JOHNSTON Leonard Johnston, 73, of Valders, died Tuesday evening at Fenlon's Bowling Alley, Valders. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Johnston was born Aug. 6, 1898, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Otis and Ida Quilly Johnston. He was the Standard Oil agent in Valders for 37 years retiring in 1961. He married Irene Torrison June 14, 1922, at Valders. Mr. Johnston was charter member of the Valders Lions Club, president of the Valders Public Utilities and a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son, Warren of Horicon; three daughters, Mrs. Art (IdaBell) Steinhilb of Phillipsburg, N.J., Mrs. James (BernaDean) Berge of Milwaukee and Mrs. Donald (Shirley Bushman of Fort Clayton, Canal Zone, Panama; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Christianson of Valders and Mrs. Earl Berge of Rt. 1, Valders; and 10 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972
RUTH E. JOHNSTON Mrs. Ruth Johnston, 45, of 1511 S. 13th St., Manitowoc died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Faith Lutheran West Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Johnston, nee Ruth Elaine Larson, was born Nov. 29, 1924, at Valders, daughter of the late John Albert and Mrs. Mildred Berge Larson. She attended schools at Valders, graduating from Valders High School, class of 1942. Following her graduation, she worked a short time at the J.J. Stangel Hardware Co. and then she had been employed by the Dr. Gregory and Dr. Simonsen Clinic. In 1946, she was employed by the local American Red Cross. May 1, 1954, she was appointed executive secretary of the Red Cross. In February of 1970, she took a leave of absence because of ill health. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Memorials may be sent to the Manitowoc County Red Cross Chapter. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1970
JULIA E. JORGENSEN Mrs. Julia Jorgenson(sic), 87, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970
EMMA AND MICHAEL KLEIN Truck and Auto Crash After Car Slides on Ice Michael Kleins Are Victims; Two Others Taken to Hospital RANDOM LAKE — Michael Klein, 69, and his wife, Emma, 75, of Rt. 1, Kiel, lost their lives Monday afternoon in a truck-car collision a mile east of here on ice coated Highway 57. The Kieins were in car with their granddaughter, Mrs. Janet Piggott, 22, of Cicero, Ill., and driven by her husband, Richard, 24, when it skidded into an oncoming truck of the Harold Klein Cartage Co. of Milwaukee, driven by Eugene Maletske, 33, of Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Klein died at the accident scene. Both suffered multiple fractures and contusions. Piggott suffered a fractured leg and other injuries and his wife a possible skull fracture. Both are patients at St. Nicholas Hospital at Sheboygan. Maletske, the truck driver, sustained a bruised right leg and was treated at the accident scene. Skid Marks Found Sheboygan County traffic officers reported that 150 feet of roadside fence were ripped off and there were skid marks of both the truck and the Piggott car, which was bound north. Piggott told officers that he noted two trucks approaching from the north and one of the trucks pulled out to pass. He said he thought the passing truck would not be able to pull back into the right lane and applied the brakes. His car struck an icy patch and the two vehicles collided. Maletske told the officers that he had passed the other truck and had swung back into his right lane just before the collision. The officers indicated that the Piggott car was in the wrong lane when the crash came. The Piggott auto was almost a complete wreck, the officers said. Married 50 Years Mrs. Klein, the former Emma Olena Severson was born in 1880 in the town of Eaton, spent her early life in the county and later moved to Evanston, Ill., where she was employed. Her husband was born in Chicago in 1886. The couple was married April 11, 1905, in Evanston. Since that time they have resided in Evanston, Berwick, N. D., and at their present address on a small farm three miles west of St. Nazianz. Mr. Klein was engaged in landscaping and farming. Last April the couple observed their golden wedding with an anniversary mass at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazlanz, which was followed by a dinner and reception at the opera house in the village. The couple has three sons, Henry of Cicero, Ill, Ralph of Hammond, Ind., and Leonard of Rt. 1, Kiel. There are ten grandchildren. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Wednesday by the Berge Funeral Rome, Valders. ************ Double funeral rites for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klein of Rt. 1, Valders, fatally injured Monday afternoon in a truck-car crash on Highway 57 near Random Lake, Sheboygan County, Monday afternoon, will be held Friday. Services for Mr. Klein will be at 10 am, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazians. The Rev. Frederick Dorn will officiate and burial will be in the Valders Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Klein will be at 1 p.m. at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the Valders Cemetery. The Kleins were killed when the car driven by Richard Piggott, 23, husband of a granddaughter. Janet 22, collided with a truck driven by Eugene Maletzke, 33, of Milwaukee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Piggott are hospitalized at Sheboygan but are reported out of danger. The Kleins were being returned to their home west of St. Nazianz from a Chicago visit. The Piggotts had just returned from the west coast and Piggott, who had been in the service planned to resume college at the start of the second semester. The Kleins are survived by three sons, Henry of Cicero, Ill., Ralph of Hammond, Ind., and Leonard on the home farm with whom the Kleins resided, Mr. Klein leaves a brother, Henry of Chicago and Mrs. Klein a brother, Albert of Rt.1, Valders, and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Wagner of Rt. 1, Valders and Mrs. Leonard Rusch of Rt. 4, Chilton. Mrs. Klein was a member of the Valders Lutheran congregation, an honorary member of the Women’s Federation of the church and a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion Post at Valders. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Thursday. (No newspaper named, photos with article)
ELIZABETH KNUTSON Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient two days. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Elizabeth Radtke was born June 21, 1911, at Cedar, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Radtke. She was married to George Knutson April 16, 1932, at Milwaukee, and they farmed in the Valders area. She was a Sunday school teacher at Faith church, held various offices in that church's American Lutheran Church Women group and was a member of the Niles Homemakers. Survivors include her husband; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Ben Radtke of Milwaukee and Stanley Radtke of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. John Garvin and Mrs. Michael Matlowski of Cedar; and three grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until 11:30 a.m. Monday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, and from noon until the time of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1964 P. 9 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. George Knutson, 52, of Valders, who died Friday, were 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church (West), Valders, the Rev. Robert Onkka offiicating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Marne Krueger, Donald Swensen, Oliver Christopherson, Selmar Skatrude, Ernes Sy and Edward Danner. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Isadore Waslawski of Maple City, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1964 P. 26
OTIS E. KORSTAD Otis Korstad, 77, of Valders, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Valders American Legion Post. Mr. Korstad was born July 4, 1894, at Auburndale, Wis., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Korstad. He was a World War I veteran. He married Ruth Thone Aug. 22, 1934. His wife preceded him in death in October of 1962. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1972
CAROLINE B. LARSON Mrs. Thomas (Caroline) Larson, 76, of 305 N. Liberty St., Valders, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Larson, nee Caroline Evenson, was born Sept. 20, 1896, at Toronto, S.D., daughter of the late Edward and Rondi Ferden Evenson. She was married to Thomas Larson Feb. 6, 1960, at Jamestown, N.D. She was a member of the Manitowoc County Council Homemakers, Valders Senior Citizens, American Legion Auxiliary, ALCW and the Mary Circle. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, James, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 17, 1973
EDWARD E. LARSON Edward Larson, 84, a former Valders resident, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders Westside Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born Jan. 17, 1888, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Theodore and Regina Lotton Larson. He married Amanda Bleck June 29, 1910, at Valders Westside Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1963. He was employed as an engineer at Manitowoc Equipment Works for 17 years. Survivors include three sons, Ray, of Fargo, N.D., Verlin, of Valders, and Earl, of Chilton; four brothers, Alfred, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Walter, of Manitowoc and Thomas and Floyd, of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Ed Stenson, of Manitowoc Rapids; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon on Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1972
ANTON A. LYKEN Retired Board Member Dies Anton (Tony) Lyken, 73, of Liberty and Valders, veteran member of the county board for years and a town and village official, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Lyken has been residing with his brother-in-law, John Qualley in Liberty. His sister, Mrs. Qualley, died last October. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1871 and when a young man took an interest in town affairs. He served several terms as Liberty clerk and assessor and then was elected chairman, serving five years on the county board. In 1919 he moved to Valders and the voters of the village chose him supervisor to represent them on the county board. He retired in 1942, after serving 26 years on the board. He was a member of the county fair committee for 10 years serving as fair treasurer during that span. He never married. Only survivors are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home. Valders, after Sunday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a. m Tuesday. (No newspaper named, no date)(Photo with obituary)
EMMA THOMINE NELSON Name: Thomine, Emma D.: 5/24/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. B.P.: Tn. of Rockland D.P.: Tn. of Rockland Cem.: Tn. of Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Tollef Nelson M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.297
CLARA PETERSEN Miss Clara Peterson(sic), 89, formerly of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday noon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Miss Peterson was born Jan. 15, 1883, at Valders, daughter of the late Martin and Marit Golheug Peterson. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christiansen Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1972
CHARLES PROCHNOW Charles Prochnow, 83, a former Valders resident, died Thursday afternoon at Duluth, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and buiral will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Prochnow was born May 27, 1888, at Brillion. He married Ella Ellestad. She preceded him in death in 1957. Survivors include a son, Eli, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Allen (Angeline) Tollefson, of Duluth and Mrs. Frank (Lillian) Karlin, of Manitowoc, a brother Elmer of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Reimer, of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972
BERTHA QUALLEY Mrs. John Qualley, 80, of route 1, Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family hospital of acute leukemia. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Friday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 p. m. at West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. N. A. Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Qualley, nee Bertha Lyken, was born Nov. 11, 1868, in the town of Liberty, and in 1902 was married to John Qualley. They resided on a farm in the town of Liberty. Survivors are the husband; one brother, Anton Lyken, who makes his home with the Qualleys; nieces and nephews. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home from noon Thursday until time of services on Friday. (No newspaper named)
JOHN QUALLEY John Qualley, 80, retired Valders farmer, and well known "Barley King" of Manitowoc County, passed away in Madison last Friday morning. Since last August he had made his home with a niece andher husband, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson of Madison. He had been in failing health for the past several years, suffering several slight strokes, and in the spring he had undergone an operation. He failed to rally properly after this. Mr. Qualley was born Nov. 5, 1874, in Vestra Slidre, Valders, Norway, and in 1891 came to the United States and Valders, Wisconsin. In February, 1902, he bought a farm west of Valders, and after his marriage on June 18, 1902, to Bertha Lyken, the couple resided there. Mrs. Qualley died in November, 1949, after a brief illness. Mr. Qualley's interst in prize grain growing won him scores of blue, white, and red ribbons at County, State and International fairs and shows, and the coveted title of "Manitowoc County Barley King" was one that John, as he was known to his many friends, cherished and held dear to his heart. He won this title successively for years since 1947 for prize barley seed he had grown. He was a member of the Brotherhood of the Valders Ev. Lutheran Church and was active on the Dartball team until a year or so ago when ill health made it necessary for him to give up this recreation. He was a stockbroker and director in the St. Nazianz State Bank for many years, which he continued to the time of his death. After the death of his wife he gave a beautiful electric organ to his church as a memorial gift to her, and gave several other fine gifts to the church. Survivirs(sic) are a half-brother, Austin Qualey(sic) of Hingham, Mont., a half-sister, Mrs. Sven Severson of Davenport, North Dakota, and several nieces and nephews. Closest of these were Mrs. Peter Anderson and Mrs. A.B. Pierce of Madison. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. A.B. Holland officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. A.B. Holland and Mrs. Clayton Nelson sang two numbers in duet, "Just As I Am" and "Behold A Host", the last sung in Norwegian. Mrs. Ray Christianson was at the organ. (No newspaper named/photo with obituary)
HANNAH REINERTSON Mrs. Christian Hanna Reinertson, 82, formerly of Valders, died Monday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Intern Rev. Greg Helland will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Reinertson, nee Hannah Windingstad, was born Nov. 9, 1892, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Ole and Mary Hogenson Windingstad. She attended Niles schools. She was married to Christian Reinertson Oct. 7, 1914, at Valders West Church. She was a housewife all her life and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church Alter Guild and the A.L.C.W., former Sunday School teacher and a charter member of Cedar Grove Homemakers. Survivors include her husband, Christian; a son, Harold, of Rt.1, Valders; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Carol) Kennedy, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Allen (Thora) Peterson, of Blooming Prairie, Minn., and Mrs. Jerald (Betty) Williams, of Rochester, Minn.; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 5 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and from noon until time of service. (No newspaper named, 1975 handwritten on the obituary)
NORMAN REINERTSON Norman Reinertson, 70, of Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Reinertson was born Nov. 16, 1900, at Valders, son of the late Mathias and Mary Christopherson Qual Reinertson. He married Perttula Hietala June 6, 1933, at Trout Creek, Mich. He farmed near Valders until 1945 when he moved to Chicago returning to Valders in 1965. Survivors include his wife; a son, a daughter, a step-son and a step- daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Christian of Rt. 1, Valders, Reinert of Davison, Mich., and Arthur of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Theron Swanson, of Chicago and 15 grandchildren. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1971
HAAGEN K. ROBLEY Death Record: Vol. 6, Page 316 # 7 Deceased: Haagen K. Robley Date of Death: January 1, 1901 Place of Death: Clarks Mills at Home Male White Date of Birth: November 16, 1832 Age At Death: 68 Yrs. 1 Mon. 15 Dys. Married Wife of Deceased: Marit Robley Father: Knute E. Robley - Norway Mother: Sebo Robley - Norway Occupation: Farmer Cause of Death: Bright's Disease - Duration 3 Weeks Place of Burial: Valders, Town of Liberty Undertaker: Otto Berge
MARIT ROBLEY Deceased: Marit H. K. Robley Date of Death: January 28, 1920 Place of Death: Manitowoc County, Cato Township, Valders Female White Date of Birth: March 22, 1834 - Norway Age at Death: 85 Yrs 10 Mos 6 Dys Widow Father: Frank Bunde - Norway Mother: Marit Meyer - Norway Occupation: Housewife Cause of Death: Myocardial Insufficiancy and General Dibility Pronounced By: John J. Minahan, M.D. - St. Nazianz Place of Burial: Valders Cemetery, Jan. 30, 1920 Undertaker: Otto Berge - Valders Registrar: George Reuther - Cato, Feb. 2, 1920 Pg. #: v.17 p.316
CLARA CHRISTINE ROGNE Name: Rogne, Clara Christina D.: 10/9/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Knud K. Rogne M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.314
ESTHER SCHMIDT Mrs. Harry Schmidt, 69, of 1521 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Fuenral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Schmidt, nee Esther Thompson, was born Nov. 5, 1903, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Ole and Alletta Houghen Thompson. She was married to Harry Schmidt Dec. 30, 1922, at Milwaukee. Survivors include her husband, a son, two daughters and nine grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 11, 1972
BENNETT SKATRUD May 20, 1923. St. Nazianz. Bennett P. Skatrud died at the home of his mother near Valders on Sunday morning after a lingering illness from the effects of being gassed in war service overseas. Deceased was born April 4, 1892 at Canby, Minn., and was thirty-one years old. He came to Manitowoc county as a child with his parents, the family making their home in the Town of Liberty. He left Manitowoc with a draft contingent for Columbus Barracks, Ohio, May 5, 1918, and was later transferred to Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina. He left New York July 14, 1918, and served in the Meuse and Argonne offensives, where he was gassed, a fact which he revealed to his brother some time after his return home but pledged him to secrecy as he feared his family might worry. Skatrud remained with the army of occupation on the Rhine for some time and returned to the United States June 11, 1919, receiving his discharge at Camp Grant June 24 of the same year. He returned to this home near Valders, and August 14, 1919 was married to Lillian Mallmann, also of Liberty, and the couple settled in St. Nazianz, where Mr. Skatrud remained until a few weeks ago, when his illness became so serious that he was removed to the home of his mother near Valders, where he died. He leaves his widow and two children, Harlan and Bennett Jr., his mother, Mrs. Alice Skatrud, four sisters, Mrs. Edwin Knutson, and Mrs. W. Madson of Jerpen, Ethel and Lillian at home, and three brothers, Selmar of Collins, also an ex-service man, Ervin of Liberty, and Orrin at home. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon, with services at the West Valders church cemetery, A.O. White officiating. Burial was in the West church cemetery. All relatives and a large number of friends from here attended the funeral. (no newspaper named)
MILDRED SKATRUD Mrs. Orin Skatrud, 64, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Skatrud, nee Mildred Evenson, was born June 14, 1906, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Edward and Sadie Nickelson Evenson. She was married to Orin Skatrud Dec. 6, 1927, at Our Savior Church, Valders. Mrs. Skatrud was a member of the Cedar Grove Homemakers, the A.L.C.W. of Faith Lutheran church and the Marlene Circle. Survivors include her husband, five sons, four sisters, Mrs. Edwin Heiter of Kewaunee, Mrs. Edwin Behnke of Valders, Sylvia Heagle and Mrs. Vernon Lenoch of Racine and nine grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1971
LINA K. SKATTEBO Name: Skattebo, Lina Maria D.: 8/3/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 6 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Knud K. Skattebo M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.312
SEYMOUR AND ARTHUR SOLVERSON (TWINS) From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1899: The 15-mo. old twins of the SALVERSON family in Clarks Mills, Seymour and Arthur died only a few days apart, Fri. and Sun. (Note: Tombstone reads 1900. It may have been made later and the year remembered wrong)
FRED SWENSON From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1889: Death on Mon. of Fred. Swenson of Town Eaton, of stomach cancer. He was staying in Manitowoc to receive medical treatment and was living in the residence of Mr. Fritz Mueller. His body was returned to Eaton on Tues. for burial. (Note: Obit says Eaton, but here is where I found him)
MARIA SWENSON VALDERS Thursday, January 13, 1927 Mrs. Maria Swenson, nee Auburg, passed away at the home of her son Elmer, about 3 miles northwest of the village on Friday morning of pneumonia, at the age of 74 years. The deceased was born in Arendale, Norway, on March 19, 1852, and when a baby was brought to America by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Auburg. In 1852, the family moved to Eaton where she resided until her marriage on Dec. 22, 1845. Her husband died in 1914. The survivors include 7 sons and 2 daughters, three sisters, Miss Eliza Auburg of Los Angeles, Mrs. Andrew Hogan and Mrs. John Larsen of Agema, Wis., also survive her, and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday at one o'clock with a short prayer service at the family residence, followed by services at the First Valders Lutheran church.
NORRIS THRONSON Norris Throndson (sic), 55, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday evening at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery, with graveside military rites by Valders Post 28. Mr. Throndson was born Aug. 2, 1914, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Nels and Tena Bratz Throndson. He had been employed by White House Milk Co. for 30 years. He married Mrs. Verna Rusch June 27, 1964, at Reedsville. He was a member of the Valders Legion Post 28 and a World War II Veteran. Survivors include his wife; a step-son, two step-daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Erich Haupt of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Arnold Nagel of Milwaukee, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1970
MARTIN TOLLEFSON Martin Tollefson, a government rural mail carrier at Valders, was instantly killed early Monday when he was struck by a train on the Soo line at the crossing in the village. He was walking across the tracks and failed to note the approach of the extra freight. His body was cut in two parts by the wheels of the locomotive, which passed over his abdomen. Coroner Falge of Manitowoc county was called as a subsequent inquest’s jury determined that death was accidental. Mr. Tollefson was 36 years old and had resided in Valders most of his life. He is survived by his widow and one child Calumet County Reporter, January 14, 1917
EMMA TORRISON Mrs. Emma Torrison of Riverside, Ill., died Wednesday evening. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Vivian, Leona, Jeanette and Elaine. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of service Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 15, 1973
ADOLPH C. WAGNER Adolph C. Wagner, 74, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday afternoon at the office of Dr. M.E. Foley of St. Nazianz after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born July 23, 1886, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late John and Caroline Zimmerman Wagner. He married Julia Severson July 8, 1915, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. He farmed 33 years in the Town of Eaton and retired in 1954. He was a member of Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Earl on the homestead farm; three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Severson of Longview, Wash., and Mrs. Vincent Stipanich, and Lorraine of Milwaukee; three brothers, Charles of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Herman of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Ferd of Rt. 4, Chlton; two sisters, Mrs. Ted Wagner of Rt. 2, Kiel, and Mrs. Louisa Behnke of Rt. 2, Reedsville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday and at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1960 P. 7
ELONA WAGNER Mrs. Elona Wagner, age 66, died at her home unexpectedly early Tuesday morning. She resided at 1033 Seventh Street, Kiel. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. A. L. Bowe officiating at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Valders Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Wagner was born March 14, 1897, at Millhome, daughter of the late William and Mathilda Harp Goebel. When a child she came to Kiel with her parents where she received her education. March 20, 1920, she was married to Ludwig H. Wagner of Kiel and they continued to reside at Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death in July, 1960. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and GUG Germania Society, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
LILAH WAGNER For the second time in about two months death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Wagner of Valders, calling their only daughter, Lila, age 12 years, last week. Last February the family lost their youngest son. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner formerly resided in Kiel. Mr. and Mrs. Selden Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Lawrence and Albert Wagner and family attended the funeral, which was held Thursday. ************ (Lilah Ruth WAGNER; born - 26 Aug 1908; parents - Mr. & Mrs. Gust Wagner Died - 4 May 1920; buried 6 May 1920 Cause of death: Tuberculosis)(from cem. records/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
LUDWIG H. WAGNER Ludwig (Louis) H. Wagner, 68, of 1933 Seventh St., Kiel, died early Saturday morning at home. He had been ill several months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allan L. Bowe offficiating. Burial will be in Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born in the Town of Liberty, Feb. 1, 1893, son of the late William and Louisia Gutschow Wagner. He attended township schools and Nov. 28, 1920, married Elona Goebel of Kiel. He had been employed by Kiel Woodenware Co. and the Street Department of the city. He retired last year. He was a member of Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 Approved Order of Redmen and the Twenty-Four Club of the lodge. Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Gustave of Valders and Hebert of Genoa City, Wis.; and a sister, Mrs. Louis Zimmers of Manitowoc. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 12 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and after the noon hour at the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 09, 1960 page 7