BETTY JANE BIALEK Betty Jane Bialek Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Betty Jane Bialek Death Date: 19 May 1926 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
JAMES K. BIALEK James K. Bialek Sr., age 52, of 4019 Ellis St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, July 31, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 1995, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 10, 1942, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin and Alice Bruechert Bialek Sr. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then married the former Nancy Gadzinski March 24, 1962, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Jim was employed with Kelvinator Commercial Products Company of Manitowoc for 17 years and was also owner and operator of the Dug Out Bar in Manitwooc Rapids for the past 20 years. Jim was aslo a member of many local sporting organizations in the community. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Bialek, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in- law, Wendy and Keith Rebarchek, Two Rivers, Barbara and Todd Lampereur, Tina and John Jacquart, Christin Bialek all of Manitowoc; a son, James K. Bialek Jr., Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Alicia, Ashley and Amber Lambert, Cody Rebarchek, all of Two Rivers, Zeth, Matthew and Ryan Lampereur, all of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Marlene Bialek, Florida, Frank and LaVonne Bialek, Florida, Allen and Sandra Bialek, Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers- in-law, Jerry and Edwin Welinicke, Manitowoc, Pauline and Richard Wolfert, Sheboygan Falls, Judy and Eugene Kriescher, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, LaVern Bialek and Sandy Bialek, both of Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holschbach Sr., Manitowoc, Harold Mahnke, Sheboygan. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Tyler Lampereur, Abigail Rebarchek, three sisters, Betty Jane, Shirley and Grace, and two brothers, Edwin Bialek Jr. and Richard (Mickey) Bialek. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday morning at St. Paul's Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1995 P. A2 ********* [husband of Nancy Bialek]
NANCY L. BIALEK Nancy L. Bialek, age 58, of 4019 Ellis Street, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning June 22, 2002 at Holy family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 26, 2002 at 9:30 AM at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:00 AM St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Nancy was born on November 8, 1943 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Tom and Helen DeFaut Gadzinski. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1962. Nancy married James K. Bialek on March 24, 1962 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1995. Nancy was the owner of Dug Out Bar for many years. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law; Wendy Rebarchek, and special friend William Zipperer, III, Two Rivers, Barbara Bialek, Manitowoc, Tina and John Jacquart, Manitowoc and Christine Bialek, Manitowoc, one son James Bialek Jr., Manitowoc, nine grandchildren; Alicia, Ashley and Amber Lambert, Cody Rebarchek, Zeth, Matthew and Ryan Lampereur, Reegan Bialek, Melissa Jacquart, two brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard and Jackie Gadzinski, Illinois, James and Shirley Gadzinski, Manitowoc, three sisters and brothers-in-law: Joan and Robert Bush, Two Rivers, Kim and John Havel, Manitowoc, Carla and Robert Bushman, Manitowoc, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Paul and Marlene Bialek, Frank and LaVonne Bialek, Allen and Sandra Bialek, Jerry and Edwin Welinicke, Pauline and Richard Wolfert, Judy and Eugene Kriescher, LaVern Bialek and Sandy Bialek. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Nancy was preceded in death by her step-father, Milton Rupp, one brother, Tom Gadzinski, two grandchildren: Tyler Lampereur and Abigail Rebarchek. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday June 25, 2002. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 2002 P. A3
AUGUSTA FLORENTINE BIBINGER Death on Sat., 12 Jan., of Mrs. Auguste Florentine Bibinger (nee Teitgen) in the residence of her brother, Mr. Emil Teitgen. The deceased was born 02 Dec. 1853, the sister of the late August Teitgen in Newton. She married Mr. John Bibinger in 1873, a marriage blessed with 2 children. Since then Mr. Bibinger suffered a nervous condition that required his placement in the mental facility. The deceased entered her last rest on Tuesday. Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1895 ******* MRS. JOHN BIBINGER of this city died on Saturday evening of last week. Her health has been poor for some years and failed rapidly since her husband’s sickness. She was born in Newton in 1853 and was married to John Bibinger in 1873 the issue being two children, a boy and a girl. Mrs. Bibinger was a sister of Theodore and Emil Teitgen. She had a large circle of friends in this city and throughout the county. The Manitowoc Pilot, January 17, 1895 ******* [From cemetery office: We double checked the marker. It does have 12/2/1854 - 1/12/1894. However, I double checked the original burial register from that time, and Mrs. John Bibinger was buried 1/12/1895. The marker saying 1894 is on the space with the burial from 1895. So, I believe the marker has the wrong year on it. The burial lists her age as 42 and that she was born in the town of Newton.] ********* [Mrs. John Bibinger/bur. 01-12-1895/age 42 yrs./cause: spinal & mental disease] (Auguste Florentine Bibinger)
CATHARINE BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1896: Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Catharina Bibinger here in Manitowoc. The deceased was born 31 Oct. 1817 in Frensheim, Bavaria, came to America in 1848, and settled in Manitowoc in 1875 where she has lived ever since. She leaves 2 grown children – Mrs. John Staudt and Mr. Jakob Bibinger. The well-attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ********* [Cathrina/cause: apoplexy]
ELLA BIBINGER Ella Bibinger, former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday at Milwaukee where she resided at 1570 N. Prospect Ave. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillip J. Weiss Inc., Rooms, Milwaukee, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Nieces, Nephews and cousins survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1961 P. 23 ********* [d. at Milwaukee WI/age 86 yrs./bur. on John Bibinger lot/ cremains next to Augusta/no stone for her]
JACOB BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. evening last week following a short illness, of Jacob Bibinger, a wellknown resident of our city. The deceased was born in Germany 14 June 1839 and came to America in 1848. After a long stay in the eastern part of our country he came to Manitowoc. The last 7 yrs. he has lived in Staudt's Hotel, where he died. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Staudt. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon. ********* [cause: pedema brain]
JOHN BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: Death Fri., in the mental facility in Oshkosh, of John Bibinger, formerly a prominent merchant in our city. He at one time occupied several civic offices, among which were Sheriff of Manitowoc County, and later Deputy Revenue Collector. His casket was brought here Sat. and interred in the city cemetery. ******** John Bibinger died at Oshkosh on Friday of last week. His remains were brought here for interment on Saturday. He was born in Bavaria in 1846, but came to this country while a child. He came to this county in the early 70's and engaged in the business of dealing in agricultural implements. He was married to Miss Teitgen in 1872, and two children, a son and daughter, were the issue of the marriage. In 1882 he was elected sheriff and served for two years, making a good record. He was deputy collector of customs during the Harrison administration. About two years ago his mind began to fail and it was found necessary to send him to the asylum. He was a model patient while there, his habits of neatness asserting themselves even while his mind was clouded. During his trouble his wife died, but relatives took charge of the children and they are now filling good positions. Mr. Bibinger was a man of splendid physique and his early death was something no one would predict a few years ago. He was an active man and quite a factor in politics. He was generous and a friend could always expect a helping hand from him. He was modest as well. Although he served in the army that fact was given to the public only a few years ago as he laid no claim to distinction on service of such merit. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 13, 1896 ******** [died in state hosp.] ******** John Bibinger tried a cold bath in Green bay one day last week while hunting. In the same persuit(sic) he made an attempt at amputating his thumb by not pushing on his gun with sufficient vigor when he discharged it. Manitowoc Pilot, November 30, 1882 p.3
ROBERT BIBINGER DOWN TO DEATH On Saturday afternoon last a railroad collision occurred through which three men lost their lives, Michael Grey, Robert Bibinger and John Peets. It is a difficult matter to ascertain just how the accident was possible and there are a number of conflicting stories afloat. The gravel train was going toward the north and the wood train was coming from the opposite direction. The conductor of the wood train, Wolverton, telegraphed the agent at Burnam wood station to hold the gravel train, until he (Woverton) reached there. Without awaiting a reply he started out with his train. The operator neglected to signal the gravel train and the two met on a curve, wrecking the engines badly and killing every man on one train with the exception of the conductor. Crowe, the engineer on the wood train, his fireman and the conductor jumped from the train and saved their lives, Crowe, having first reversed his engine. The conductor of Grey's train also jumped off and shouted to the engineer and fireman to save themselves. They remained at their posts until the last minute and then attempted to jump. Their locomotive was going backwards, and when the collision occurred the tender, which was in the lead, was doubled up against the engine, catching both Grey and Bibinger. It swung around and threw the former a distance of about twelve feet, but held Bibinger fast. Steam began to escape and there was imminent danger of the entangled man meeting death by scalding. He entreated the men who were trying to extricate him, to chop off his leg, telling them where an axe could be found. He was finally released but it was evident that death would soon end his suffering. Grey was hurt so badly the he lived but a short time. He was conscious to the last and gave directions as to the disposal of some money he had with him. “Why did you come, Dan?” he said to the engineer of the other wrecked train. “I am dying.” He lived but a few minutes. The brakeman was thrown against a bank and a car struck him on the breast. He lingered until one o'clock the following morning. The wildest excitement prevailed here, at the homes of the two of the men. Everybody who it was thought was responsible for the horrible accident was bitterly denounced, and the deed was looked upon as murder. The bodies of Grey and Bibinger were brought to the city on Sunday morning and given to the friends of the deceased, who were dazed by the suddenness of the misfortune which came upon them. The funerals took place on Monday forenoon. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 1, 1881 ******** Robert Bibinger was born in Milwaukee county and was 26 years of age. He came to this county in 1873. He was the only support of a widowed mother who bitterly mourns his loss. Some months ago Robert sought employment from the railroad company and in a short time secured the position of fireman. He also remained on the engine with Grey and they went down together. His death comes with crushing force on his mother, her youngest and only unmarried child. He was a good son and this fact adds to the sorrows of his bereaved parent. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 1, 1881 ******** (Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 1 Sep. 1881, died while in a railroad accident)
ANTONITA BICUS WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR Radio Turned on; Was Victim of Heart Attack Mrs. Antoinette Bicos(sic), 58, of 1203 North Water street, was found dead in a rocking chair in front of the radio early this morning by Eugene Galipeau, when he went to the home to fix the furnace fire. Mrs. Bicos made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Galipeau. They left last night for a three-day visit at Iron River, Mich., and he arranged with his brother, Eugene, to visit the home to care for the furnace. Galipeau found all the lights on in the home and Mrs. Bicos seated in a chair in the living room with the radio turned on. A prayer book, which she had been reading, was on the floor at her feet. Coroner Theodore Teitgen said death was due to a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Galipeau were reached at Iron River and returned here today. Mrs. Bicos has resided here six years. She is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Galipeau and a son, John, of West Allis. Funeral services will probably be held Monday. The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 1, 1941 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. Antonio Bicus, 53 (sic), who was found dead Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Galipeau, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. The Rev. Louis Schorn will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are a daughter, son, John, of West Allis; four sisters and a brother. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. The rosary wil (sic) be recited tonight at 7:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 3, 1941 P. 2 ******** [Mrs. Antonio Bicus/d. 2-28-1941/age 53 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Ray Galipeau lot]
JOHN L. BICUS John Lawrence Bicus Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: John Lawrence Bicus Gender: Male Race: White Age: 33 Birth Date: 20 Jan 1908 Birth Place: Barberton, Ohio Residence Place: West Allis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place: West Allis, Wisconsin, USA Employer: Self Height: 5''6 1/2" Weight: 154 Complexion: Light Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Blue Next of Kin: Mrs Alice Bicus "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" ***** John L Bicus Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: John L Bicus Death Date: 3 May 1981 Death County: Washington, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004" ***** John Bicus Vital • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: John Bicus Social Security Number: 397-18-9802 Birth Date: 20 Jan 1908 Issue year: Before 1951 Issue State: Wisconsin Last Residence: 33517, Clearwater, Pinellas, Florida, USA Last Benefit: 53027, Hartford, Washington, Wisconsin, USA Death Date: May 1981 "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" ***** [age 73 yrs/bur on Mr and Mrs Ray Galipeau lot]
GLADYS "JOAN" BIEBEL Gladys Mary (nee Graham) Biebel, 59, formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday, Oct. 31, at Chicago, Ill. Survivors include four daughters, Christine (Larry) Junkins of Mazomanie, Wis., Martha (Kenneth) Berg of Milwaukee, Jill (Martin) Saunders of Madison and Ann of Madison; two grandchildren; her stepmother, Linda Graham of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment were held Nov. 7 at Evergreen Cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1981 P. 3 ******** [Chicago, IL/age 58 yrs/cremains/bur. on Mrs. Warren A. Graham and Leila Hartung lot]
BLANCHE BIEBERITZ Mrs. Oscar Bieberitz, 53, of 1325 South 15th street, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at the Holy Family hospital She had been in for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Andrew's Catholic church, with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Bieberitz, nee Blanche Dueno, was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 19, 1889. She was married on June 22, 1909. Survivors are the widower, three daughters, Mrs. Emil Schultz and Mrs. Paul Mrotek, both of this city and Miss Ruth Bieberitz of Chicago, two sons, Paul and Harold, both of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Bode of Racine and Mrs. William Edgar of New York and 11 grandchildren. The body will lie in state from 7 o'clock tonight to the time of services. The Eagle's auxiliary of which Mrs. Bieberitz was a member will hold services at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock tonight and the St. Theresa society of which whe was also a member will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 5, 1943 P.10 ******* Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Bieberitz, 53, who died Sunday will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Andrew's Catholic church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. In the list of survivors printed Monday evening the name of her mother, Mrs. John Dueno, was inadvertently omitted. Mrs. Bieberitz was a member of the WBA as well as a member of the Eagles auxiliary and the St. Theresa society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 6, 1943 P.2 ******* [d. 04-04-1943/age 53 yrs./cause: general peritontis/wife of Oscar Bieberitz]
CHARLES BIEBERITZ C.A. BIEBERITZ DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE Veteran Cigarmaker Was Born In Manitowoc; Funeral Will Be Saturday Charles August Bieberitz, 65, who learned the cigarmaking trade when a young man and followed it for more than 45 years, died suddenly this morning at his home of heart attack. Mr. Bieberitz for the past ten years operated his business in a factory at his home, 1313 Columbus street, and was active to the end. He walked downtown last evening to witness the homecoming parade and arose at an early hour this morning. He complained to his daughter, Miss Eleanor, of feeling ill and retired again. By the time she summoned a physician her father was dead. Born and raised in Manitowoc, Mr. Bieberitz spent his entire life here. He was born May 22, 1869 and gained a common school education after which he took up the cigar making trade. After working at the trade for a number of years he opened his own shop on Washington street, which he conducted for many years. Ten years ago he moved his business to a location in the rear of his residence on Columbus street. Public interest Mr. Bieberitz took an active interest in public affairs and for many years was an election official of the second precinct of the Third ward. In 1893 Mr. Bieberitz was married to Miss Helen Krug. She died last year. Survivors are two daughters, Eleanor and Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger, both of this city, two sons, Harry, city and Charles Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, two brothers, August of this city and Emil of Fond du Lac, two sisters, Mrs. Archie Poppert, Milwaukee and Mrs. John Wilde, Wausau, and two grandchildren Lettenberg and John Bieberitz. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church of which Mr. Bieberitz was a member. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. The body was removed to the home on Columbus street this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1934 P. 2 ******* [bur. 8-25-1934/age 65 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
ERNA BIEBERITZ Mrs. Harry Bieberitz, 57, of 1709 Clark St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Erna Olm was born at Eaton, Dec. 30, 1900, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Olm. She came to Manitowoc in 1919 and was married May 28, 1924. The couple has resided in Manitowoc since. Surviving are her husband; son John of Milwaukee; daughter, Diane, living at home; four brothers, Oscar of Plymouth, Herman of Brillion, Walter of Collins and Jonathan of Reedsville; and five sisters, Mrs. Henry Draheim of Eaton, Mrs. E. H. Waak and Mrs. A. R. Drill of Manitowoc, Mrs. Otto Pautz of Plymouth, and Mrs. C. C. Brick of Brillion. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 3 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 29, 1958 P. 17 ******** [wife of Harry Bieberitz]
FRIEDERICKA BIEBERITZ Mrs. Bieberitz, wife of a well-known resident on the South Side, died last week. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 7, 1882 P.1 ******** Death last Sun. of Mrs. Friederika Biberitz, wife of Mr. Jos. Biberitz of Manitowoc. The deceased left 8 children, of which the eldest is 24 and the youngest 4. Burial took place on Tues., 07 Nov., and was heavily attended. Der Nord Westen, 9 Nov. 1882
HARRY BIEBERITZ Harry Bieberitz, 66, of 1709 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bieberitz was born Jan. 17, 1888(sic), at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Helen Krug Bieberitz. He married Erna Olm at Manitowoc May 28, 1924. She died Oct. 29, 1958. Mr. Bieberitz was in partnership in the Waak Food Market since 1922 and had retired at the beginning of this year. He was a member of the Men's Club of the church. Survivors are a son, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Charles, of Finley, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger and Mrs. August Nimz, of Manitowoc and three granddaughters. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and the at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, January 15, 1965 P.5 ******** (Note: Obit has b. 1888, stone and SSDI both have 1898) (b. 17 Jan 1898/d. Jan 1965/SSDI)
HELEN BIEBERITZ DEATH CLAIMS MRS. BIEBERITZ Illness of Two Days Fatal; Funeral On Thursday Mrs. Helen Bieberitz, 61, wife of Charles Bieberitz and a life-long resident of this city, died at 12:30 p.m. today at the residence, 1313 Columbus street. She was ill only two days. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m., from the residence, and at 2 o'clock at the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. and Mrs. Bieberitz observed their fourtieth wedding anniversay April 22. They were married in this city. Mrs. Bieberitz, whose maiden name was Helen Krug, was born here Feb. 19, 1872. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid society of her church. The survivors are the widower, two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger of this city and Miss Eleanor at home, two sons, Harry of this city and Charles, Jr., of Dayton, O., two brothers, Emil Krug of this city and Charles of Chilton, and six sister, Mrs. Joseph Johnson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Minnie Kahn, Mrs. William Jung and Mrs. Knute Linden, all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Kate Yakes of Ludington, Mich., and Mrs. Jason Imes of Chicago. She also leaves one grandchild (private). Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 8, 1933 P.2 ******** [bur. 05-11-1933/age 61 yrs/bur. on Charles Bieberitz lot/ cause: coronary embolism]
JOACHIM BIEBERITZ Death in Sheboygan from a stroke of Joachim Bieberitz, a one-time resident of our city, who for the last year has been living with a daughter in Sheboygan. The deceased, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 13 Aug. 1829, is survived by 9 children. The casket was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan 1901 ******** DEATH OF JOSEPH BIEBRITZ AFTER A VERY LONG LIFE Joseph Biebritz a former resident of this city died at Sheboygan Thursday morning. While on his way home from a visit he received a paralytic stroke from which he did not recover. Mr. Biebritz was born at Schwerin, Germany 71 years ago and came to American in 1856. Nine children survive him. The body was brought here and buried from the home of his son August Biebritz on South Seventh street Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 3, 1901 pg. 1 ****** [Johan Bieberitz/bur. 12-29-1900/age 71 yrs./cause: old age] ******* First publication Jan. 3, 1901. State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Joachim Bieberitz deceased. An instruemnt in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Joachim Bieberitz of Manitowoc in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Fred Paarmann of Sheboygan City in said county of Sheboygan, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Joachim Bieberitz died testate, at Sheboygan City in said county of Sheboygan, on the 27th day of December, 1900; that said Instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Fred Paarmann is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Fred Paarmann. 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 29th day of January, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated Dec. 31st 1900. By the Court, J.S. Anderson, County Judge. Baensch & Chloupek, Attys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, January 3, 1901 P. 8
OSCAR BIEBERITZ (d. 1936) Bieberitz Son Dies Friday; Rites Monday Oscar Bieberitz Jr., 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bieberitz, 1325 South 15th street, died Friday. He has been ill for some time. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at nine o’clock from the St. Andrew’s church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Paul and Harold, city; three sisters, Ruth, Mrs. Emil Schultz, and Mrs. Paul Mrotek, all of this city. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home Sunday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 15, 1936 P. 2 ******* [Oscar Jr./bur. 8-17-1936/age 10 yrs/died at N. WI Colony & Training School- Chippewa Falls WI/cause: lobar pneumonia cont. coryza-5 days mental deficiency epilepsy-probably congenital]
OSCAR BIEBERITZ (d. 1956) Oscar Bieberitz Dies in Hospital Oscar F. Bieberitz, chairman of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids an former Board of Education member, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital where he had been admitted __ day with __ ___ __. Mr. Bieberitz had served four years as chairman of the Rapids board. He had been elected a supervisor in 1953 and was re-elected to the County board in 1955. During his tenure on the board he served on the education and legislative and rules committees. In 1934 he was elected to the Board of Education and was reelected to the board two years later. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Assn. and was for nine years a trustee of the Eagles Aerie here. Prior to his retirement seven years ago he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for 42 years as a foreman. He married the former Blanche Dueno who died in 1943, and on Feb. 16, 1944, he married the former Magdalen Meyer. He was born in this city Aug. 15, 1887, son of the late August and Anna Bauman Bieberitz. Surviving him are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Schultz of the city, Mrs. Paul Mrotek of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ruth Fung of Chicago; three sons, Charles, Harold and Paul of the city; a brother, Ed; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Straka and Mrs. Clyde Frick of Milwaukee; 14 grandchildren and four great grand- children. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1956 P. 2 ******* [d. 08-17-1956/age 69 yrs.]
ADELE BIEGEL Name: Biegel, Adela D. 2/6/1873 B.: 4/26/1871 Reg. D.: 6/9/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: B.P.: Mtwc. City D.P.: Mtwc. City, Wis. Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel Spouse: F.: Joseph Biegel M.: Elisa Biegel Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 179
BARBARA BIEGEL Death of Mrs. Barbara Bigel(sic) during the night between Tues. and Wed., at age 59. Burial will take place on Fri., 31 Dec. at 2pm. The deceased was one of the first women in this city, arriving here in 1849. She was ill for a long time and bedridden for 15 months. Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 30 Dec. 1880 ***** Anna Barbara Roth Birth • Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898 Name Anna Barbara Roth Gender Female Birth Date 7 Feb Baptism Date 7. Feb 1821 (7 Feb 1821) Baptism Place Katholisch,Kinheim,Rheinland,Prussia Father Joannis Roth Mother Catharinae Bauer FHL Film Number 584860 "Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898"
ELENORA BIEGEL Biegel Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928 Name: Biegel Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 5 Dec 1901 Birth Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Father: August Biegel Mother: Burstaette FHL Film Number: 1305084 "Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928" ***** Elenore C Biegel Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907 Name: Elenore C Biegel Death Date: 29 Mar 1902 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Volume: 04 Page Number: 0113 Reel: 051 Image: 0676 Index Volume: 02 Sequence Number: 027666 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907" ***** Elinore C Biegel Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Elinore C Biegel Color: W Sex: F Age: 4 months Father: August Biegel Birthplace of father: Manitowoc Mother: Birthplace of mother: Manitowoc Birthplace of deceased: Manitowoc Birth Date: 5 Dec 1901 Death Date: 29 Mar 1902 Death County: Wisconsin, USA Cause of death: obstruction of bowels Duration of disease: 2 days Burial place: Evergreen Cem. "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
ELIZABETH BIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: Death on Sun. of Mrs. Joseph Biegel at the age of 57. The funeral took place Tues. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America in 1854. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 4 children. ********* [bur. 05-05-1895/age 57 yrs./cause: heart disease]
JOSEPH BIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900: Death in Waupun, where he had been living with his daughter, of Joseph Biegel on Fri.He is a former resident of our city, having settled here in 1854. The 76-yr. old man died of a stroke. His body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 10-21-1900/cause: paralysis]
BABY BIEKER (d. 1931) Bieker Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Bieker Death Date: 26 Jun 1931 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
BABY BIEKER (d. 1934) Baby Bicker Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Baby Bicker Death Date: 9 Sep 1934 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
HEINRICH BIEL Sep. 10 Death of Heinrich Biel, about 18, by drowning yesterday about 11 a.m. He was employed by builder John Meyer on the new bridge and was Meyer's nephew. Der Nord Westen 10 Sept. 1874 ******* DROWNED.-Henry Riel (sic), a lad 18 years of age, fell from the new bridge while at work on it yesterday, and was drowned. He was an expert swimmer and in falling he must have struck his head against some timber, thus rendering him insensible or else he could easily have saved himself. As it was, he sank immediately and was seen no more until taken out an hour afterward, dead. The funeral takes place this afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, September 10, 1874 P. 4 ******** DROWNED- We regret to announce that the completion of the new Eighth Street bridge was attended by a calamity which carried sorrow to many a heart, it being the death by drowning yesterday forenoon of a young man named Henry Biel, aged 17 years, a nephew of Mr. J. Meyer, the builder of the bridge. He was employed about 11 o'clock near the center pier, and being called by another workman to bring some tools lying near him, he took them up and was walking along the south side of the west pier, when by a misstep he was precipitated into the river, and being unable to swim, sank to rise no more. Parties in the vicinity saw him fall, and although efforts were made to rescue him they were of no avail. The dead body was recovered after having been in the water 35 or 40 minutes. Dr. Schallern was present and made every effort at resuscitation, but without success. The deceased had been in this country but a short time. Manitowoc Tribune, September 10, 1874 P. 5 ******* [bur. 9-10-1874/cause: drowned] ******* [Note: The burial register has "buried Mr. Mayer Frend a Young Man Draned," which I think means buried Mr. Meyer's friend, a young man, who drowned.] (Heinrich Biel/age 18 y. 1 m. 14 d./d. 9 Sept. 1874/from the records of First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc) (Note: It appears the stone was remade and the wrong d. year put on it)
KAZIMIERZ (JOHN) BIELAWSKI Kazimierz (John) Bielawski, 63, of 1509 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, November 9, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday, November 12 at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born October 10, 1927 in the Country of Poland. He grew up and was educated in Poland moving to the United States in 1949, coming to Manitowoc later and working for the Manitowoc Engineering Company, retiring in 1988, due to poor health. He was married to Florine Brull July 12, 1980 at Manitowoc. He was a member of Machinists Local Union 516. Survivors include his wife, Florine; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald Brull of Reedsville, Wisconsin, Ronald and Lois Brull of Manitowoc, Tom Brull of Manitowoc, Joseph and Kim Brull of Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Kenneth Broehm of Manitowoc, Jenny and Gary Waack of Manitowoc, Claire and Jay Geisler of Manitowoc, Barb and Benjamin Vasquez of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandchild, Logan Brull. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 7 pm Sunday and Monday from 9 am until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Nov. 10, 1990 page B6
GOTTLIEB BIELING From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889: Sudden death on Sat. evening, 19 Jan., of the widely known and loved music director Gottlieb Bieling. He was felled by a stroke in the afternoon and despite immediate medical attention, he died about 6:30 p.m. Mr. Bieling was born 13 Mar. 1828 in Pattendorf, Saxony, and showed musical talent as a boy. As a young man he served in the band of the 30th Prussian Infantry Regiment for 11 years. He came to America in 1855 and soon moved to Two Rivers as a voice and music teacher, remaining there 7 yrs. He moved to Manitowoc in 1865. Mr. Bieling married twice, first to his brother's widow who had been left with several children. Following her death he married Mrs. Vollmer in Manitowoc, also a widow with children. Although he never had any children of his own, Mr. Bieling is said to have regarded his stepchildren with fatherly love. (The article goes into considerable detail concerning his profound influence on the musical life of the community, its organization and its young people. It also extols his personal attributes and the high regard in which he was held.) His funeral was held Tues. afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen by the community. ******* [Gottlieb Bieling/bur. 01-22-1889/age 61 yrs./cause: apoplexia]
PAULINE BIELING (d. 1915) FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT HERE IS DEAD Widow of late G. Beiling Dies at Milwaukee Mrs. Pauline Bieling, widow of the late Prof. G. Bieling and former well known resident of this city, died at Milwaukee yesterday, her demise being due to the infirmities of age, Mrs. Bieling being 77 years old. The body will be brought to this city Saturday afternoon and the funeral held from the Northwestern station to Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Bieling was born in Germany June 23, 1838, and came to America in 1848 locating with her mother at Chicago, coming to Manitowoc in 1852. She was married to Nicholas Wollmer, pioneer lawyer and banker of the city who met death in the civil war while serving with the 26th Wis. Vol. infantry in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, near Atlanta, in 1864. In 1869 Mrs. Wolmer was married to Prof. G. Bieling who preceded her in death twenty years ago. Mrs. Bieling continued her residence here until ten years ago when she removed to Milwaukee and has since resided there. Two children, Mrs. John Maeller and William Wollmer, both of Milwaukee survive. One brother, Fred Heinemann of Appleton, also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 1915, Page 5 ********* Those from abroad who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. G. Bieling last Saturday, were: Dr. and Mrs. John Moeller and children, William Wollmer and Mr. and Mrs. R. Wittmann of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heineman and son Fred of Appleton and Dr. A.R. Wittmann and son Arthur of Merrill, Wis. They have since returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 3 ********* [cause: broncho pneumonia/age 76 yrs./bur. on Nicholas Wollmer lot]
PAULINE BIELING (d. 1932) FUNERAL RITES AT MILWAUKEE Burial of Mrs. Bieling To Be In This City Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Bieling, 64, former Manitowoc resident, who was found dead in the bathtub in her room in a Milwaukee hotel on Monday, will take place at Milwaukee Thursday afternoon. The remains will be cremated and brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen cemetery here. The services here will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the cemetery, in charge of Rev. Blaufuss. Six sisters, Mrs. Charles Reimers, Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Symes, Detroit, Mrs. Haydrich, Manitowoc, Mrs. Martin Mickelson, Kaukauna, Mrs. George Bean, Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Brown, New York City, survive. Mrs. Beiling was returning to her home in Chicago from a Manitowoc visit and stopped off in Milwaukee for a visit, when she was stricken. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 11, 1932 P. 2 ******** [Pauline J. Bieling/bur. 5-14-1932/died at Milwaukee WI/cause: accidental drowning/ bur. on George Bean lot/cremains] (Mrs. Bieling/64yrs./d. May 9, 1932/St. - John's United Church of Christ)
NICK BIELLO Nick E. Biello, age 46, of Wallace, Mich., died unexpectedly Thursday, January 5, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. Nick was born Nov. 24, 1959 in Chicago, the son of Carmen and Alberta (Tripp) Biello. He grew up and was educated in Elgin, Ill., and was employed as a machinist. On August 25, 1989 he married Darlene M. Kummer in Manitowoc. Nick enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and motorcycling. Survivors include his wife, Darlene, Wallace, Mich.; his parents, Carmen and Albert Biello, Lombard, Ill., a son, Travis Maurer, Green Bay; a daughter, Tracy Reed, Springfield, MO; a brother, Chuck Biello, Lombard, Ill.; a sister, Mary (Bob) Bernard, Lombard, Ill; two nephews, Christopher and Bradley Bernard, Lombard, Ill; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, Jan. 9, 2006 at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. Deacon Al. Boeldt will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home after 10 am Monday to the time of service at 1 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 8, 2006
JOSEPH BIELY Manitowoc Man Is Killed In Fall Joseph Biely, 48, of North 23rd street, an iron worker employed by the Worden-Allen company of Milwaukee, was fatally injured late Tuesday afternoon, when he fell 25 feet from a dismantling job at the Kohler plant in Kohler, Wis. Mr. Biely, according to Sheboygan reports, was cutting an I-beam with an acetylene torch while working 25 feet from the ground. The beam swung over and brushed him from his footing. He fell headlong, suffering a fractured skull and internal injuries. He died an hour later at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at Holy Innocents church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born in Franklin in 1904 and came to this city to reside in 1923. In 1926 he married Miss Elsie Koch of Kossuth. He was employed for a number of years as a burner at the Manitowoc Ship Building company and more recently took employment with the Worden-Allen company. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the Holy Innocents congregation. Survivors are his wife; a son, Henry at home; three daughters; Mrs. Robert Oswald of route 2, Manitowoc, and Joan and Sandra at home; two brothers, Charles of Menchalville and George of Evansville, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday, where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 23, 1950 pg. 5 ******* Biely Funeral Final rites for Joseph Biely, 46, of North 23rd street, an iron worker fatally injured late Tuesday when working on a demolition job at the Kohler plant.=, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Holy Innocents church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 24, 1950 Pg. 2 ******* (d. 08/22/1950 at Kohler, WI/age 48 yrs)
CHRISTIAN BIERKE Christian Birke Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907 Name: Christian Birke Birth Date: 5 Sep 1812 Birth Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Reel: 0117 Record: 000415 "Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907" ***** Christian Birke Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928 Name: Christian Birke Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 5 Sep 1812 Birth Place: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin FHL Film Number: 1305082 "Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928" ***** Christoph Birke Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907 Name: Christoph Birke Death Date: 18 Mar 1883 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Volume: 01 Page Number: 0503 Reel: 049 Image: 0266 Index Volume: 01 Sequence Number: 028799 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907" ***** Christoph Birke Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Christoph Birke Color: White Sex: Male Age: 69 yrs Birthplace: Germany Death Date: 18 Mar 1883 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Casue of death: Nephrites chronica Burial place: Manitowoc Cem "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
ANNA BIERMAN Death of Miss Biermann (sic) A stroke of paralysis which she suffered yesterday cause the death at the hospital early today of Miss Anna Biermann, a native of the county, aged 53. Miss Biermann will be buried from the home of W.J. Damkoehler, Michigan avenue, Saturday to the German M.E. church. Decedent was born at Rapids June 16, 1971 (sic) and had always made her home here. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biermann who with three brothers Henry, this city, Ernst, of Rapids and August, whose whereabouts are unknown, and two sisters Mrs. Wm. Knospe, Chicago and Mrs. Wm. Krueger, Route 7, survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 4, 1924 P.2 ********* [bur 12-06-1924/cause: apoplexy/bur on Henry Bierman lot]
ERNST BIERMAN Ernst Bierman, 74, of route 5, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. He was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1873 and in 1910 married Miss Sophie Sanderson. She died 22 years ago. He engaged in farming and from 1894 to 1911 operated the Clipper City milk route in this city. Survivors are two sons, Roland of Manitowoc Rapids and Lynn on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Ahrens and Mrs. Theo. Kappelman of route 5, Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. William Krueger of route 2, Manitowoc; and five grand- children. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Paul’s Lutheran church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Wednesday noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1947 P. 2 ******** In the presence of a small party of relatives, Miss Sophia Sanderson and Ernst Bierman were joined in marriage at high noon today, the wedding being celebrated at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. S. Sanderson on the Plank road just north of the city. Rev. O.K. Espeseth of St. Paul's Norwegian church officiated at the ceremony which was one of quiet simplicity. After a wedding dinner, Mr. Bierman and bride departed for Chicago for a honeymoon and upon their return will reside on a farm near Four Corners. Mr. Bierman was formerly proprietor of milk depot and route but retired some time ago to engage in farming. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 16, 1910
HEINRICH BIERMAN The funeral of the late Henry Bierman was held from the home at 2 o'clock and from the M.E. church at three o'clock this afternoon. A large concourse of sympathizing friends were present to pay their last tribute to the memory of the deceased. Rev. Hooton, officiated and interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 14, 1899 P.2 ******* [cause: sarcema of ear] ******** (First publication November 30, 1899.) State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Heinrich Biermann, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Heinrich Biermann, of Manitowoc Rapids in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Sophia Biermann, of Manitowoc Rapids in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Heinrich Biermann died testate at Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, on the 11th (sic) day of Oct., 1899; 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 26th day of December, 1899, at 10 o'clock A.M. And 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 November 28, 1899. By the Court, J.S. Anderson, County Judge. Baensch & Chloupek, Attys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, November 30, 1899 P. 8 ********* First publication Dec. 28, 1899. IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter of the estate of Heinrich Biermann, deceased. To all whom it may concern: Letter testamentary on said estate having been issued to Sophia Biermann on the 26th day of December, A.D., 1899, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and allowance, notice of which is hereby given and also that the undersigned will, on the last Tuesday of June, 1900, being a special term of said County Court, at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against said deceased. Dated December 26, 1899. J.S. Anderson, County Judge. Baensch & Chloupek, Attys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, January 18, 1900 P. 8
LYNN BIERMAN Rockwood Accident Takes Life of 32-year-old Driver Lynn Bierman Victim; Pinned Under Wreck A 32-year-old Manitowoc Rapids ship worker died instantly at 1:20 a.m. Saturday when his car rolled out of control on a town road a mile east of Rockwood. Lynn E. Bierman, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, was crushed beneath his car and suffered head injuries, but Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said the actual cause of death was suffocation… …Cause of Crash Unknown County Traffic police said the cause of Bierman’s fatal accident was unknown. His car, driven east, went out of control, turned sideways in the road, and flipped over for about 150 feet. Bierman was thrown out of the right door and pinned beneath the wreckage. He was dead when police, Sheriff Lester Nichols and Undersheriff Clarence Baryenbruch arrived. Dr.Teitgen said Bierman had been bowling at Francis Creek earlier in the evening, stopped at Rockwood on the way home, and then drove on to his death. County Traffic Lt. William Falvey and Officers James Mrotek, Paul Schroder and Reuben Huntington also investigated the accident. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services for Bierman, who was a bachelor, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Bierman was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1921, and lived there all his life. He worked for the past eight years as a chipper at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of the Boilermakers Union, Local 443. Survivors, all of Rt. 4, include two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Kappleman and Mrs. Richard Ahrens, and a brother, Roland. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc from 3 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 7, 1953 P 1 ******* [Lynn Edgar/bur. on Ernest Bierman lot]
SOPHIA BIERMAN (d. 1921) At the home of her daughter, Miss Anna Bierman, 524 North Tenth street, Mrs. Sophia, widow of Henry Bierman, Sr., died last evening after a lingering illness brought on by the infirmities of old age. The decedent was a native of Germany having been born there Feb. 26, 1836, and came to this country in 1854, she and her husband locating on a farm in the town Manitowoc, still being conducted by the eldest son, Henry Bierman, Jr. Mrs. Bierman is survived by three sons and three daughters, Henry, Jr., and Ernst at the old home on Route No. 6 and August, in Canada, Mrs. William Knofle, Chicago; Mrs. William Krueger, Route 4 city and Miss Anna Bierman with whom she made her home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with service at the German Methodist church. Rev. Schellhase officiating. Burial will be made at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1921 P. 1 ******* [bur 06-25-1921/cause: myocarditis/bur on Henry Bierman lot]
SOPHIA BIERMAN (d. 1925) MRS. SOPHIA BERMAN(sic) DIES SUNDAY EVE Death came to Mrs. Sophia Biermann(sic), wife of Ernest Bierman, Rural Route 3, northwest of this city, Saturday evening as a release from suffering. She had been ill for several months. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon with services at the home at 1:30 and at St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Tenth and St. Clair streets, at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Espeseth officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Biermann, nee Sanderson, was born in this city March 3, 1874 and was fifty-one years old. She always made the city her home and fifteen years ago was married to Ernest Biermann who with four children, Gladys, Esther, Roland and Lynn, survives to mourn her death. Four brothers and one sister, all of this city, also survive her. Mrs. Biermann was a member of St. Paul’s congre- gation and an active worker in the church. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid society of the church. Manitowoc Herald News, June 1, 1925 P. 7 ******* In the presence of a small party of relatives, Miss Sophia Sanderson and Ernst Bierman were joined in marriage at high noon today, the wedding being celebrated at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. S. Sanderson on the Plank road just north of the city. Rev. O.K. Espeseth of St. Paul's Norwegian church officiated at the ceremony which was one of quiet simplicity. After a wedding dinner, Mr. Bierman and bride departed for Chicago for a honeymoon and upon their return will reside on a farm near Four Corners. Mr. Bierman was formerly proprietor of milk depot and route but retired some time ago to engage in farming. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 16, 1910
WILLIAM BIERMAN William Bierrman Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907 Name: William Bierrman Death Date: Mar 1880 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Volume: 01 Page Number: 0318 Reel: 048 Image: 2234 Index Volume: 01 Sequence Number: 027944 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907" ***** Wm. Bierman Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Wm. Bierman Color: White Sex: Male Age: 21 years Death Date: Mar 1880 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Cause of death: typhoid fever "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
BLANCHE BIERSACK Word was received here shortly after noon today of the death at Milwaukee of Mrs. Fil Biersack, 40, former county resident. Mrs. Biersack, nee Blanche Cisler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Cisler of Manitowoc Rapids, was born at Branch and 15 years ago was married to Mr. Biersack. Survivors are the parents; widower; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Larson and Mrs. Hiram Larson, of this city; Mrs. Daniel Wozinski of California; four brothers, John, of Valders, Joseph of Branch, Charles of route 6, Manitowoc, and Adolph, of this city. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for funeral rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2 ******* [d. 10-31-1941 at Milwaukee, WI/age 40 yrs./wife of Fil J. Biersack]
DOLORES M. BIERSACK Mrs. Fil J. (Dolores M.) Biersack, 73, of 1445 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning in Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Biersack, nee Dolores M. Klauk was born Sept. 11, 1904 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Fisher Klauk. She was educated in Milwaukee schools and was a Manitowoc area resident. She was married to Fil J. Biersack Oct. 19, 1955 in Waukegan, Ill. Survivors include her husband, Fil; four brothers, Matthew Jr. of Wauwatosa, Darrold, Norman and Elmer of California and a sister, Mrs. Lester (Annette) Martin of Fond du Lac. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel after 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. January 11, 1978 - page 3 ********* [wife of Fil. F. Biersack]
FIL J. BIERSACK Fil J. Biersack, 74, formerly of 812 E. States St., Milwaukee, died Monday morning in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Thursday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Biersack was born Aug. 20, 1903 in Beaver Dam, son of the late John and Anna Hammer Biersack. He was educated in Beaver Dam, graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1920. He married Blance M. Cisler May 16, 1925. She preceded him in death October, 1941. He had been employed in the office of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and in sales with Manitowoc Fuel and Light Company of Manitowoc prior to moving to Milwaukee where he was employed with Harvey Realty Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1969. He was married to Delores M. Klauk Oct. 19, 1955 and she preceded him in death Jan. 11, 1978. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Florence M. Gigstad of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. A sister, Janet Biersack preceded him in death in 1975. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from noon Thursday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald times, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1978 page 3
BENEDICT JOSEPH BIESE Benedict J. Biese, age 81, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 22, 2003, at the center. Private family graveside services were held. He was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Little Chute, son of the late Peter and Catherine Ebben Biese. On July 11, 1942, he married the former Evelyn Oestreich at St. Joseph Church, Appleton. Benedict was employed with Weyerhaeuser Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1983. Survivors include his wife; Evelyn Biese, Manitowoc; a son; Donald Biese, Mountain View, Ariz.; a daughter, Julia Wescott, Grafton; four grandchildren; Lynn, Donald Jr., Theresa and Robert; six great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sylvia Strick and Rosemary Neiz, both of Kaukauna. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by four brothers. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 4, 2003
EVELYN BIESE Evelyn D. Biese, age 85, a resdient of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Monday evening, April 4, 2011, at North Ridge. She was born on April 7, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Feck) Oestreich. On July 11, 1942, she married Benedict Biese at St. Joseph Church, Appleton. He preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2003. Evelyn was a machne operator at Mirro Aluminum Company for 25 years. Survivors include a son; a daughter (private); four grandchildren; six great- grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and Evelyn will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 2011
ELSE BIESEMEYER Mrs. Walter Biesemeyer, 85, of 1417 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Service Center at Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Vicar Kenneth Arndt of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Biesemeyer, nee Else Kaems, was born Oct. 10, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late August and Sophie Mallmann Kaems. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and was graduated from the old West Side High School and Manitowoc Business College. She was married to Walter Biesemeyer Nov. 15, 1918, at Racine. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1968. She was a member and past president of American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband and a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Anita) Gamble, of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Service Center. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1975 P. 3 ******* [d. at Milwaukee WI/wife of Walter Biesemeyer]
WALTER BIESEMEYER Walter H. Biesemeyer, 85, a resident of Manitowoc since 191 and a longtime pioneer radio operator died Thursday at the Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service care center at 6800 N. 76th st., Milwaukee. He died of complications of age. He had lived at 1417 S. 12th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services will be by American Legion Post 88, of Manitowoc. Mr. Biesemeyer married Else Kaems, Nov. 15, 1917, at Racine, Wis. Mr. Biesemeyer was the father of Mrs. Russel Gamble, who is Anita Black, the Milwaukee Sentinel’s men’s fashion editor. Mr. Biesemeyer was born Oct. 18, 1889, at Hiawatha, Kan., son of the late F. Valentine and Elizabeth Schroer Biesemeyer. As a teenager, Biesemeyer had a chat with a boat radio operator on Lake Erie. His interest in radio was stimulated and he enrolled in the Dodge Institute of Telegraphy at Valparaiso, Ind. After 1-1/2 years at the institute, Biesemeyer went to work as a radio operator on the City of Holland passenger ship between Chicago and Holland, Mich. He worked aboard ships for a few years. He moved to Manitowoc in 191? and for many years was employed as a radio-telegraph operator by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co., which handled communications for the Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette car ferry lines. The two kilowatt station was on top of a building in the Rahr Malting Co. complex. In 1926, he helped install equipment for radio station WOMT, Manitowoc, and was an announcer and disc jockey on a part time basis there during the station’s early years. A Navy veteran during World War I, Biesemeyer was assigned to install radio and radar equipment on submarines built here during World War II. After World War II, he worked as a radio operator for the Manitowoc County traffic police department. He retired in 1955. Biesemeyer and his late wife lived here until May when they moved to the center in Milwaukee. She died on July 1, 1975. Biesemeyer was a charter member of the Manitowoc American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88 for 58 years. He was active in the National Rifle Assn. and was a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Besides the daughter and son-in-law, survivors include two brothers, Kermit and Alfred, of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Howard (Edna) Hamilton of Roanoke, Va. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church building fund. Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1974 P. 12 ******** [d. 09-19-1975 at Milwaukee WI/age 85 yrs./bur. on Else Biesemeyer lot] (Walter Biesemeyer/18 Oct 1889/Sep 1975/SSDI Issued: RR (1951 And 1963)
ARTHUR BIGEL Arthur Bigel, a son of Joseph Bigel who is a teacher in the 1st Ward school here, is extremely ill with peritonitis, and the doctors have only a slight hope of bringing him through it. Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905 ******* Last Friday afternoon Arthur Biegel (sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biegel, passed away at the family home, after an illness of two weeks’ duration. He was 20 years old and had been a teacher in the First ward school since graduating from the Milwaukee normal school about a year ago. He was a bright, promising, popular young man, and his untimely demise is sorrowed for by a large circle of friends. Besides his parents, two brothers and one sister survive to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the home Monday afternoon, interment being at Evergreen cemetery. The First ward schools were closed on the day of the funeral as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Manitowoc Pilot, March 9, 1905 ******* We reported last week that the doctors had little hope of stopping the peritonitis of Arthur Bigel, and on Fri. afternoon death shattered all hopes for the young man. Arthur Bigel was born in Manitowoc in 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bigel. He attended the schools of the 1st Ward and then attended Normal School in Milwaukee to become a teacher. He took his final examinations last summer and returned to Manitowoc. Here he took a position in a 1stWard school, which he handled in excellent fashion until a few weeks ago when he fell ill with the disease which took his life. Arthur Bigel leaves his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon attended by many mourners. Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905 ******** [bur. 03-04-1905/age 20 yrs./cause: appendicitis]
BLASIUS BIGEL Blasius Bugel Baptism • Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898 Name Blasius Bugel Gender Male Baptism Date 16. Aug 1818 (16 Aug 1818) Baptism Place Katholisch, Gau-Algesheim, Rheinhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt Residence Place Gau-Algesheim, Hessen, Germany Father Joannis Viti Bugel Mother Margarethae Leffin FHL Film Number 949471 "Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898" ***** Blasius Bigel Naturalization • Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991 Name Blasius Bigel Naturalization Age 37 Birth Date 1818 Birth Place Germany Record Type Naturalization Naturalization Date 1855 Naturalization Place Wisconsin "Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991"
EDWIN J. BIGEL Edwin J. Bigel, 76, of 616 S. 18th St. Manitowoc, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bigel was born March 16, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Veronica Zyglinski Bigel, and always resided here. He attended Manitowoc public school and was a graduate of the southside high school. He married Miss Frieda Stadler at Manitowoc, Feb. 24, 1925. Mr. Bigel owned and operated the J. Bigel and Son Book and Stationery Store with his brother, Max, and when they discontinued the operation he worked for Burger Boat Co. Inc., at Manitowoc until retiring in 1957. He was a veteran of World War I, and a past member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post. He is survived b his wife, a daughter, Marion, of Milwaukee and his brother, Max, of Manitowoc. A brother, Arthur, and a sister Norma, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by members of the Catholic Women’s Club and Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1966 P. 14
FRIEDA BIGEL Mrs. Edwin (Frieda) Bigel, of 616 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bigel, nee Frieda Catherine Stadler, was born May 6, 1898, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Delsman Stadler. She was married to Edwin Bigel Feb. 24, 1925, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1966. She was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens, Catholic Women' Club and Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Marian Bigel of Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward of Los Gatos, Calif., and Raymond of Sebring, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Lee (Bernadine) Nordstrom of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Lester (Dorothy) Eggert of West Allis and Mr. Raymond (Clementine) Graff of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.. to 9 p.m. Friday where a Rosary service will be at 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Society, Catholic Womens Club, Daughters of Isabella, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1977 P. 9
JOSEPH BIGEL DEATH COMES TO JOSEPH BIGEL AS HE SLEEPS WAS UP AND ABOUT CITY DURING DAY Decedent Had Unusually Good Record as Citizen Death came to Joseph Bigel, pioneer business man and city official, at the family home at 1107 South Eighth street at 6 o’clock this morning while he slept, the end being peaceful and without warning. News of the demise came as a shock to a wide circle of friends who were loath to believe the sad news as he had been about the city as usual yesterday afternoon and last evening. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 2 o’clock and burial will be at Evergreen. Mr. Bigel appeared to be in good health yesterday and made no complaint about feeling ill. He returned to the home for supper after having walked about the city during the afternoon and last night again went down town, visiting the Taubert billiard parlors and later playing skat with friends. He returned to the home at about 10 o’clock and shortly afterwards went to bed. This morning shortly before 6 o’clock, he suffered a heart attack that brought death. Seriously ill last October, Mr. Bigel never fully recovered from the effects of that siege and his fatal attack this morning is believed to have been due to the old illness. Had Unusual Record. Joseph Bigel has a most unusual record as a citizen. He was born in Manitowoc October 1, 1851 and has not only made his home here continuously but has always resided on the same property on South Eighth street. The present large, modern home replaced the old home a number of years ago. May 6, 1882 he was married to Miss Verona Ziglinski and five children were born to the couple four of whom with the widow survive to mourn his death. They are: Max, Arthur and Edwin and Mrs. Norman Hanunian. There is one grandchild, Norman Hanunian and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Clark, Mr. R. Paulson and Miss Minnie Bigel, all living at Chicago. One son, Arthur, preceded the father in death in 1905. The earlier years of Mr. Bigel were spent in the lumber business and for years, in company with Mr. Guse under the firm name of Bigel & Guse, he conducted a woodworking shop and mill. Later he was identified with the C. Schoch Lumber company in which company he disposed of his interests in 1908. For the last fifteen years he has been the head of the firm of J. Bigel and Sons, conducting a book and office supply store on South Eighth and Jay streets. Educated in Local Schools. Educated in the local school, Mr. Bigel was a graduate of the old First Ward High school and for many years took an active interest in school affairs. He served his ward as alderman for three terms, serving under Mayors Rahr and Stolze. He served on the utility committee after the purchase of the water and light plants by the city and was active until 1917 when he retired for three years but was again named to the commission in 1920. When the commission was recently reorganized he was elected by the council for one of the short terms, it having been necessary to elect for periods of one to five years and had another year to serve. Active in all other things, Mr. Bigel never was affiliated with any fraternal organization. He maintained a most unusual interest in civic affairs and in his official capacities as alderman was conscientious and held the community’s interest above all else. It can be said he never once failed to have the courage of his conviction. Manitowoc Herald News, July 11, 1924 P. 2 ******* (d. July 11, 1924/cause: found dead in bed/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) [bur 07-14-1924/cause: heart disease]
MAX W. BIGEL Max Walter Bigel, 84, of 1226 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bigel was born Feb. 5, 1885, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Veronica Ziglinski Bigel. He was graduated from the First Ward School at Manitowoc. After working for a time at Manitowoc Gas Co., he worked with his father and brother at J. Bigel and Sons Book and Stationery Store, Manitowoc until 1940. From 1940 to 1945 he worked at Manitwooc Shipbuilding Inc., Manitowoc, after which he retired, He served on Manitowoc County Board for 12 years. He was a former member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge and Eagles Club. He is survived by his wife, a grandchild, a niece and a nephew. A daughter, a sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1967 P.7 ******* [bur. on B. Bigel lot]
VERONICA BIGEL MRS. J. BIGEL PASSES AWAY Widow of Former Manufacturer Dies At Hospital Mrs. Veronica Bigel, 76, widow of Joseph Bigel, former manufacturer and alderman, died this morning at the hospital. Mrs. Bigel has been a patient at the institution since last October when she fell at the home, 1108 South Eighth street and suffered a broken leg. Her condition improved to such a degree last week it was planned to move her home. Saturday she suffered a relapse and was unconscious until her death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the home. They will be in charge of the Rev. F. C. St. Clair. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born in West Prussia The maiden name of the deceased was Veronica Ziglinski. She was born in West Prussia in 1860 and at the age of 5 accompanied her parents to America. They located in this city. Fifty-four years ago she married Joseph Bigel. The latter was one of the founders of the Bigel and Guse company and served the first ward in the city council for several terms. Mr. Bigel died 10 years ago. Mrs. Bigel was a member of the South Side Ladies Aid society. Survivors are two sons, Edwin and Max, both of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Norman Hanunian, city; a sister, Elizabeth Ziglinski, Milwaukee; and two grandchildren. The body will be removed to the Bigel home on South Eighth street Thursday afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1936 P. 2 ******* [bur. 2-21-1936/age 76 yrs/cause: lobar pneumonia/ bur. on Joseph Bigel lot]
VIOLA M. BIGEL Mrs. Viola Bigel, 86, of 1226 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, at her residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Fuenral Home, Manitowoc. the Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bigel was born May 24, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Puls Schmalfeldt. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was a seamstress for many years at Berks, Inc. of Manitowoc. She was married to Max Bigel June 14, 1943, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Bigel was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include a son-in-law, Clermont F. Reinhardt of Manitowoc, and a grand- daughter, Carol Powalisz of Billings, Montana. She was preceded in death by a daughter and two brothers. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from noon Friday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 1981 ******** [widow of Max W. Bigel/bur. on B. Bigel lot]
BLANCHE RAHR BILHARZ Mrs. Oscar M. Bilharz, 79, nee Blanche Rahr, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Davies at Kenilworth, Ill. Mr. Bilharz was the sister of the late Mrs. E. Borcherdt, William, Maximilian and Reinhardt Rahr. She was born in this city October 31, 1863, and lived here until her marriage to Mr. Bilharz. She is survived by a son, Oscar W. Bilharz of Baxter Springs, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Marshall Davies of Kenilworth and Mrs. Guido Rahr of this city, and ten grandchildren. Two daughters, Blanche and Coralie, succeeded her in death. Funeral services which will be private, will be held Saturday from the residence of Guido Rahr in this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1943 P. 2 ******* [d. at Kenilworth, IL/cause: paralysis of heart hypertension arteriosclerosis/ wife of Oscar M. Bilharz]
CORALIE BILHARZ Coralie Bilharz Emigration • Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934 Name: Coralie Bilharz Gender: weiblich (Female) Ethnicity/Nationality: USA (American) Departure Age: 2 Birth Date: abt 1898 Residence Place: St. Louis Departure Date: 16. Sep 1900 (16 Sep 1900) Departure Place: Hamburg, Deutschland (Germany) Arrival Place: Boulogne-sur-Mer; Plymouth; New York Relationship: Kind (Child) Ship Name: Pennsylvania Shipping Clerk: Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft) Shipping Line: Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft) Ship Type: Dampfschiff Ship Flag: Deutschland Emigration: nein Accommodation: Erste Kajüte Volume: 373-7 I, VIII A 1 Band 113 Household Members (Name) Relationship O. M. Bilharz Ehemann (Husband) O. Bilharz Ehefrau (Wife) Oscar Bilharz Kind (Child) Marg Bilharz Kind (Child) Coralie Bilharz Kind (Child) Louise Bilharz Kind (Child) "Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934" ***** Corali Bilhary Immigration • New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 Name Corali Bilhary Gender Female Age 8 Birth Date 1898 Departure Port Cuxhaven Arrival Date 18 Nov 1906 Arrival Port New York, New York, USA Ship Name Amerika "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957" ***** [Coralie Bilharz/bur. 26 July 1915/age 15 yrs./cause: chronic endocarditis/ removed from Bonnie Terri MO. bur. on Max Rahr lot/d. 1912 - moved and reburied 1915]
MELANIE BILHARZ-BROWN Melanie Bilharz Brown Birth • Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999 Name: Melanie Bilharz Brown Birth Date: 30 Apr 1925 Birth Place: Missouri, USA "Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999" ***** Melanie Bilharz Brown Vital • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name Melanie Bilharz Brown Gender Female Race White Birth Date 30 Apr 1925 Birth Place St Louis, Missouri Death Date 2 Mar 1994 Father Garland Brown Mother Blanche L Bilharz SSN Death Certificate Number SSA 721 Notes; Feb 1951: Name listed as MELANIE BILHARZ BROWN; 23 Mar 1994: Name listed as MELANIE B BROWN "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007" ***** Melanie B. Brown Vital • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Melanie B. Brown Social Security Number: Birth Date: 30 Apr 1925 Issue year: Before 1951 Issue State: Missouri Death Date: 2 Mar 1994 "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" ***** Melanie Bilharz-Brown/April 30, 1925/March 2, 1994/ age 69 yrs./at St. Louis MO/single/cremains/bur. on Oscar M. Bilharz lot/ Note: Her cremains are at K-8-3, her stone is at K-8-6]
OSCAR M. BILHARZ DEATH OF OSCAR BILHARZ SHOCK TO FRIENDS HERE News of the death of Oscar Bilharz, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, brother-in-law of Maximillian Rahr, of this city, which reached here Saturday came as a shock to a large circle of friends. Mr. Bilharz being widely known here where he visited on frequent occasions and was interested in business ventures. Mr. Bilharz was the husband of Blanche Rahr, of this city, sister of Max and the late Reinhardt and William Rahr. The funeral will be held at Baxter Springs Tuesday. The death of Mr. Bilharz occurred at St. Louis following a second operation within a year, due to an ailment he had long suffered from. Mr. Bilharz was prominent as a mining expert and heavily interested in mining. He is survived by his wife, one son O.W. Bilharz and three daughters, Misses Blanche and Elizabeth, of Baxter Springs and Mrs. Marshal Davies, of Chicago. Mr. Bilharz visited here last summer and annually joined Manitowoc parties at Manitowoc and other northern state outing resorts. Manitowoc Herald News, February 5, 1923 P. 12
PAULINE "MAMA" BILL Pauline Bruechert Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921 Name: Pauline Bruechert Birth Date: 1 Mar 1917 Birth County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Mother Residence County: Manitowoc "Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921" ***** Pauline C Bruechert Marriage • U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 Name: Pauline C Bruechert Gender: Female Record Type: Marriage Marriage Date: 15 Mar 1938 Marriage Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Spouse: Joseph C Rathsack Church Name: St Paul Church Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969" ***** Pauline C Klem Vital • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name: Pauline C Klem [Pauline C Bill] [Pauline C Bruechert] Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 1 Mar 1917 Birth Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin [Manitowoc|] Death Date: 13 Mar 1994 Claim Date: 28 Oct 1976 Father: John Bruechert Mother: Emily Gierke SSN: Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen. Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted. Signature on SSN Card: Pauline C Bill Notes: 01 Aug 1986: Name listed as PAULINE C KLEM; 27 Oct 1976: Name listed as PAULINE C BILL "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007" ***** Pauline C. Klem Vital • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Pauline C. Klem Social Security Number: Birth Date: 1 Mar 1917 Issue year: Before 1951 Issue State: Wisconsin Last Residence: 60085, Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA Death Date: 13 Mar 1994 "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
EMMA BILLIE Mrs. John Billie, 59, died unexpectedly at the home, 925 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, Saturday night following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Emma F. Rohrbach was born at Brillion Nov. 16, 1897, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rohrbach. She was married Oct. 7, 1919, to John Billie and the couple located at Manitowoc. Mrs. Billie was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving her are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Jung of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Ligman and Mrs. Adolph Schaefer of Manitowoc; and two grand- children. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 12, 1956 P. 20 ****** [d. 11-10-1956/age 59 yrs./cause: acute coronary thrombosis/ bur. on John A. Billie lot]
JOHN A. BILLIE John A. Billie, 61, of 925 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, president of the Wisconsin Barber and Beauty Culture Assn., died at noon Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two months. Funeral services will be announced Tuesday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Billie, who had been a barber for many years at Manitowoc, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Jung of Manitowoc; two brothers, Clarence of Ashland, Wis., and Stanley of Castle Rock, Minn., and two grandchildren. Mrs. Billie died Nov. 10, 1956. Manitowoc Herald News, March 11, 1957 P. 13 ******** Funeral services for John A. Billie, 61, of 925 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Billie was resident of the Wisconsin Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmetologists and Proprietors’ Assn. Pallbearers, members of the executive board of the Wisconsin Federation of the organization were Emil Koch of Milwaukee, Edward Jablonske of Stevens Point, Duane Chimpner of Beloit, Merrill Seeberg of Eau Claire, Carl F. Bruhnke of LaCrosse and Elroy Morhof of Madison. Manitowoc and Two Rivers and state officers of the association attended the wake in a body Wednesday night at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Two Rivers Reporter, March 14, 1957 P. T5 ******** [d. 03-11-1957/age 61 yrs./cause: Hanots' cirrhosis]
SOPHRONIA BIRDSALL Sophrona Birdsall Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907 Name: Sophrona Birdsall Death Date: 27 Mar 1895 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Volume: 03 Page Number: 0025 Reel: 050 Image: 0133 Index Volume: 02 Sequence Number: 028767 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907" ***** Sophronia Birdsall Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Sophronia Birdsall Color: White Sex: Female Age: 17 Father: Coe W. Birdsall Mother: Margaret Spencer Birdsall Occupation: Housework Place of death: Manitowoc Co. Wis Birth Date: 11 Sep 1877 Death Date: 27 Nov(sic) 1895 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA Cause of Death: Acute Pintonitis Burial Location: Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc, Wis. "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004" *Note: The death month on this record is written over and looks like both Mar and Nov. Mar is the correct date as it appears on the Wisc. Death Index and as well as the Evergreen Cemetery burial records.
BERTHA O. BIRGE Mrs. George A. birge, 88, a resident of the city for the past 34 years, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a three months illness. She was born on Aug. 20, 1859 in Manitowoc, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kichoss. After her marriage in 1887 to George Birge, of Albany, N.Y., the couple settled in Sheboygan, where Mr. Birge was an engineer on the Chicago and North Western railroad. Later, they moved to Chicago and returned to Manitowoc in 1912. Mr. Birge preceded her in [death] 14 years ago. She was affiliated with the WRC and St. Faith guild of St. James Episcopal church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Coffman, Fond du Lac, and a brother, Herman of Hustisford. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home from tom- orrow noon until the time of the funeral. Brief services will be held at the funeral home at 2:45 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal church. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 21, 1946 p.2 ******* [d. 03-20-1946/age 86 yrs./bur. on Mrs. George Birge lot]
GEORGE A. BIRGE GEORGE BIRGE DIES AT HOME Veteran Railroad Man Was Victim of a Fall George A. Birge, veteran North Western railroad employe, who retired on a pension in 1916, died last night at the home, 735 North Fifth street. He was 82 years of age. Eight weeks ago Mr. Birge was injured in a fall and he had failed rapidly since that time. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the St. Paul's M.E. church with interment in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was bron in Pennsylvania in 1849. He was married 43 years ago to Bertha Kirchhoff who survives with a daughter, Mrs. George Anna Birge Coffman of Fond du Lac and a brother, Charles T. of Montana. The deceased entered the railroad service in 1883 on the Galena, Ill., division of the North Western as a fireman and became an engineer in 1888 when he was transferred to the Wisconsin division. Here he cont- inued until 1898, when he suffered a hand injury at Sheboygan. He then became a dispatcher for the North Western at North Fond du Lac and continued until 1916 when he retired on a pension after 34 years service with the railroad. Since that time he had been residing in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1932 p.1 ******** [bur. 5-13-1932/age 82 yrs/cause: carcinoma of urinary bladder]
GENROSE BIRKENSTOCK Generose(sic) Auermiller Birkenstock died at home on December 25, 1997. She was born in Manitowoc on May 28, 1921, to Maline Lettenberger Auermiller and Edward Auermiller. She attended school in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Joseph Birkenstock in 1943. She was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, flowers and animals, especially dogs. She is survived by three daughters, Jill Peyrot, Madison, Wis., Jane Birkenstock, San Martin, Calif., Julie Corriveau, Pleasanton, Calif.; one son Karl Birkenstock, Manitowoc; grandchildren, Spencer and Taylor, Manitowoc; grandsons, Eric and Guy, Madison, Wis. A private family service will be held at a future date. Memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 1551 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, Wis. 54220. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1997 P. A2 ******** [cremation]
JOHN J. BIRKENSTOCK John Joseph Birkenstock Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997 Name: John Joseph Birkenstock Death Date: 9 Jun 1989 Location: Racine Certificate: 015672 "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997" ***** John Birkenstock Vital • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name: John Birkenstock Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 1 Dec 1959 Birth Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Death Date: Jun 1989 SSN: Notes: 31 Jul 1973: Name listed as JOHN BIRKENSTOCK "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007" ***** John Birkenstock Vital • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: John Birkenstock Social Security Number: Birth Date: 1 Dec 1959 Issue year: 1973 Issue State: Wisconsin Last Residence: 53182, Union Grove, Racine, Wisconsin, USA Death Date: Jun 1989 "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" ***** [d at Racine WI/bur on Joseph Birkenstock lot]
JOSEPH J. BIRKENSTOCK Joseph Johnston Birkenstock died at home on December 25, 1997. He was born in Brighton, Mich., on August 18, 1915, to Karl Birkenstock and Fae Johnston Birkenstock. He attended school in Brighton and went on to receive his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. During World War II, he served as a naval officer and engineer, stationed in Manitowoc with the War Ship Building Effort. He married Generose Auermiller in 1943. In 1950 he, along with two partners, Don Surfus and Karl Wage, founded Formrite Tube Co. in Two Rivers. An avid gardener, he was known for his roses. He is survived by one brother, Horace Birkenstock, Brighton, Mich.; three daughters, Jill Peyrot, Madison, Wis., Jane Birkenstock, San Martin, Calif., Julie Corriveau, Pleasanton, Calif.; one son, Karl Birkenstock, Manitowoc; grandchildren, Spencer and Taylor, Manitowoc, grandsons, Eric and Guy, Madison. A private family service will be held at a future date. Memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 1551 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1997 P. A2 ********* [cremation/wife Genrose]
ALBERT D. BIRKHOLZ Albert D. Birkholz, 65, of 1028 Menasha avenue, died Saturday afternoon following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Waldemar Gieschen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in Maple Grove in 1882 and in early life farmed in the vicinity of Reedsville. In 1909 he married Miss Clara Bruss. Twenty-four years ago they moved to the city. Mr. Birkholz was employed by the city. Survivors are the wife; brother, Leonard, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Danning and Mrs. Herman Wille of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1947 P. 2 ******* [d. 07-12-1947/age 65 yrs.]
ELIZABETH BIRR Elizabeth (Beth) Birr, age 30, a former Manitowoc resident, currently residing in Milwaukee, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1979, in Two Rivers, daughter of Roger Birr and Connie (Allie) Willems. Elizabeth attended Manitowoc schools and graduated from Oconto Falls High School, class of 1997. She earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and additioanl studies in music. Elizabeth was employed with Byte Studios in Milwaukee as a Web designer. She was a professional musician and was involved in the Carteblanc Studies Theater Group in Milwaukee. Suvivors include her parents, Roger and Shirley Birr, Kelly Lake, Wis., and Allen C. Willems, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law; three sisters and one brother-in-law (private); nieces and nephews; grandparents; and a special friend (private). Aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Rob; and her grandparents, Leonard Birr, Richard Allie and Grant and Delight Stewart. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Faith Church, 2201 S. 42nd St., Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Jeremy Vance and Pastor Paul Perkins with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. Friends also may call Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elizabeth's name to St. Vincent Hospital Neo-Natal Care Unit, Green Bay. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 11, 2009
AMALIA BISCHOFF PIONEER WOMAN OF CITY CALLED TO REST. Mrs. Emilie(sic) Bischoff, widow of the late Gottfried Bischoff and a resident here since the fifties, died Saturday aged 71 years. Mrs. Bischoff was born in Germany and came here as a girl. She is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, three residents of this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the late home on N. Tenth St. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 13, 1913 P. 1 ******* [bur. 01-14-1913/cause: cancer of the breast]
GOTTLIEB J. BISCHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1893: Death on Thurs., 23 Nov., of Johann Gottlieb Bischof after a 5 mo. illness with “nervous complaint” (Nervenleiden). He was a Manitowoc resident on North Main Street west of Luling School. He was born 17 July1827 in Trutzlaff, Pomerania and reached the age of 66 yrs. 4 mos. 6 days. The burial took place Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery.
******** (First publication March 8th, 1894.) No. 18 IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of John G. Bischoff, deceased. To all whom it may concern:-Letters of administration on said estate with the will annexed having been issued to E.K. Rand on the 6th day of March, A.D., 1894 and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and allowance, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on Tuesday, May 1st, Tuesday, July 3rd and Tuesday Sept. 11th, 1894 at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against said deceased. Dated March 6th, 1894. By the court: F.E. Manseau, County Judge. John E. McMullen, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, March 29, 1894 P. 4
********* [John Gotl./cause: militis & muscul orphy]HERMAN J. BISCHOFF Herman J. Bischoff, 70, died this morning at the home of his niece, Miss Elsa R. Brandt, of 705 State street, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Eveergreen cemetery. Mr. Bischoff was born in this city and spent his entire life here and was a horseman. He never married. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clara Shimek of this city; four nieces and a nephew. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday evening until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 28, 1945 P.2 ******* [age 70 yrs./bur. on J.G. Bischoff lot]
WILHELMINE, IDA AND OTILIE BISCHOFF An article describes the family of Mr. Bischoff who "lost a child last week", and returned home Sunday morning only to lose two more children within 15 minutes - 15 year old Wilhelmina and 9-year old Ida. Their burials took place on Tues. Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880 ******** (Cemetery records show the two girls died 24 Apr.; and show that the earlier child was probably OTILIE who died 19 Apr.)
CLAUDE W. BISHOP BISHOP, Claude Jr., 29, who left Manitowoc in July, was fatally injured in an accident in Beloit late Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. There will be military rites by the VFW post at the grave. Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1951 P. 16 ****** [d. at Beloit, WI/G.A.R. lot]
COLLEEN J. BISHOP Colleen J. Bishop, age 69, formerly of Manitowoc, most recently residing in Green Bay, died of Cancer Monday morning, January 18, 1963, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born October 8, 1923, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Claude and Julia Roznowski Bishop. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. While in Manitowoc she worked for various families with childcare and housekeeping. She also worked for Rex Clean, Inc. for 14 years until her retirement at age 62. Then she moved to Green Bay to live with her brother, Earl A. Bishop and her companion “Prince”. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Julia and William Bock, Dallas, Texas; one grandson, John Clinton Hutchison, Dallas, Texas; one brother, Earl A. Bishop Green Bay; also nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Claude W. Bishop Jr. Memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday said by Rev. William Zimmer. Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1993 P. A2
DAVID BISHOP Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bishop are mourning the death of their year-old son, David J. Bishop, who died at the home of his parents, 720 North 7th street, Thursday. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. E.O. Flagstad of the Gospel Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The child was born August 31, 1942. Survivors are the parents, a brother (Survivor omitted for privacy.), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Bishop of Manitowoc and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. Clay of Battle Creek, Michigan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, November 19, 1943 P. 2 ******* [David J. Bishop/d. 11-18-1943/age 1 yr./son of Vernon Bishop/bur. on J. (Henry) Stadler lot-his grandparent]
DEANNA MARIE BISHOP Private funeral services for Deanna Marie Bishop, infant daughter of William and Sandra Shaw Bishop, of 2629 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger, pastor of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Survivors include her parents, three brothers, David, Dean and Dale, and a sister, Denise, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Bishop, of Antigo; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Shaw, of Sparta and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. W. O. Bishop of Vincennes, Ind. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1974 P. 23 ******* [d. 06-25-1974/stillborn/dau. of William Bishop]
EDWARD "TOMMY" BISHOP Mr. Edward Bishop, 81, formerly of 1036 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Bishop was born October 22, 1906 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Walter and Veronica Skrzyczynski Bishop. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for many years, retiring in 1962. Survivors include three sisters, Miss Irene Bishop of Manitowoc, Mrs. Theresa Meiller of Gillett, Wisconsin and Mrs. Agnes Blanchett of Marinette, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alois and Joseph and two sisters, Mary Brotski and Frances Polczynski. At the request of the family, there will be no funeral services, visitation or memorials. Cremation is to follow. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 16, 1988 page 22
GERALDINE BISHOP Geraldine F. (Deno) Bishop, age 77, of 1123 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 4, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 24, 1921, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and Flora Retlich Lulloff. She attended Valders High School. Deno had been employed at Henri's Drive-in, Aluminum Specialty, Weber-Stephens and for the past 15 years at Dramm Corporation until her illness in December of 1998. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Peggy and Craig Lemerond, DePere, Mary and Bill Dietrich, Manitowoc, Ann and Fred Salzwedel, Madison, Bill and Sue (Fischer) Bishop, Prescott, Wis., Theresa and Wayne Krejcarek, Manitowoc, Pattie Spencer, Manitowoc. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Becky, Crissy and Nic Dietrich, Brittany Fournier, Olivia Krejcarek, Chelsea and Leah Spencer. She is further survived by one brother, Victor Lulloff, Coinjock, N.C.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carmen Perkins and Carole Lulloff; and one brother Ralph Lulloff. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center. A special thank you to Dr. Farylak and his staff, along with the nurses and staff on the Oncology Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Your kindness will always be remembered. Mom, you were an inspiration to everyone of your "6 kids." You were not only our mom, you were our friend. We will miss you terribly but please know that your kind heart, humor, and everything you taught us will live on in everyone of us. You were OUR pride and joy. Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 1999 P. A2
IDA F. BISHOP Mrs. Ida F. Bishop, 86, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of 520 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, July 19, at the Health Care Center. Private funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Hayes and the Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bishop was born Jan. 28, 1897, in the Town of Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Ella Wagner Huebner. She was married to Louis J. Bishop Nov. 11, 1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Pilzak of Two Rivers, Mrs. Calla Palace of Hamden, Conn., Betty and Bernard Levendusky Jr. of Manitowoc, and Patricia and Lester Lambries Jr. of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Vernon and Thelma Bishop of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother and four sisters. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at Parkside Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1983 P. 3 ******** [age 86 yrs/widow of Louis J. Bishop] ******** Cooperstown: A jolly home wedding was celebrated Thursday last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Huebner when their daughter, Ida became the bride of Mr. Louis Bishop. Judge Schmidt was present to perform the ceremony witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives. The attending couple was Mr. Jerome Meier and Miss Amelia Bonk and Miss Esther Smith of Neenah as maid of honor. The Gloe-Naidl Orchestra was on hand and the guests danced long into the night after the bride and groom had left on a wedding trip. The groom is a son of Richard Bishop who conducts the popular resort on the Town Line Road. Bride and groom possess the traits that make for successful married life. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1915
JULIA BISHOP Mrs. Julia Bishop, 60, of 823 A York St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital following a one day illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was born June 2, 1898 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Albert and Ann Bustinsky Rosnowski. During February, 1920, she was married to Claude Bishop in Manitowoc. Surviving are a daughter, Colleen, at home; son Earl of Manitowoc; two brothers, Bernard and Edward Roznowski of Green Bay; sister Mrs. Leo Wesolowski, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and five grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1958 P. 9 ******* [d. 07-04-1958/age 60 yrs./bur. on Colleen J. Bishop lot] ******* County Clerk Schroeder has issued a marriage license to Claude A. Bishop of this city and Julia Raznuski (sic) of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald News, January 27, 1921 P. 3
LOUIS BISHOP Louis Bishop, 73, of 923 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Private funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bishop was born June 22, 1893 at Manitowoc, son of the late Rudolph and Lena Stadler Bishop. He attended Manitowoc Public Schools. Mr. Bishop married the former Ida Huebner Nov. 11, 1915 at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in November, 1965. Mr. Bishop was employed as a guard at Manitowoc Engineering Co. until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of United Commercial Travelers and Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65, F. and A.M. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Bernice Pilzak of Two Rivers, Mrs. Robert (Calla) Pallace of New Haven, Conn., and Mrs. Bernard (Bette) Levendusky and Mrs. Lester (Patricia) Lambries of Manitowoc; a brother, Vernon of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 o'clock this Monday evening where Masonic memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 25, 1966 page T3 ********* [Louis J. Bishop] ********* Cooperstown: A jolly home wedding was celebrated Thursday last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Huebner when their daughter, Ida became the bride of Mr. Louis Bishop. Judge Schmidt was present to perform the ceremony witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives. The attending couple was Mr. Jerome Meier and Miss Amelia Bonk and Miss Esther Smith of Neenah as maid of honor. The Gloe-Naidl Orchestra was on hand and the guests danced long into the night after the bride and groom had left on a wedding trip. The groom is a son of Richard Bishop who conducts the popular resort on the Town Line Road. Bride and groom possess the traits that make for successful married life. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1915
MAGDALENA BISHOP Mrs. Magdalena Bishop, 79, resident of the Elm Terrace Home, 610 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Magdalena Stadler was born Dec. 19, 1873, in the town of Kossuth and was married to Rudolph Bishop in November of 1892. The couple moved to Manitowoc and the husband died in 1951. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Women's Relief Corps and the St. Ann Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. She is survived by two sons, Louis and Vernon of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday by the St. Ann Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 17, 1953 P. 25 ******** [Mary M./d. 11-16-1953/age 80 yrs./bur. on Rudolph Bishop lot]
RUDOLPH BISHOP Rudolph Bishop, 84, of 1036 South 13th street, Manitowoc, died Friday night at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bishop was born in 1866 in the township of Two Rivers and operated a tavern at Sogge corners for many years. He later operated a farm in Kossuth and had been retired since 1930. He served as town of Two Rivers supervisor for several years. In 1892 he married Lena Stadler. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Vernon and Louis of Manitowoc; brother, Andrew of Maywood, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Carrie and Miss Mollie of Rothchild, Wis.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 31, 1951 P. 2 ******* [d. 03-30-1951/age 84 yrs.]
THELMA L. BISHOP Thelma L. Bishop, 78, of 450 East Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 9, 1990 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born October 18, 1911 in Swift Current, Canada, daughter of the late Ethel Swain and Irving Clay. She married Vernon J. Bishop December 15, 1940 in Manitowoc, Wis. Mrs. Bishop was employed at McNeil Smartwear, Manitowoc for many years until her retirement. She was a member of Manitowoc and Two Rivers Shriners Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Vernon of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Janice Peterson of Kentucky; a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Ruth Clay of Michigan; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lois Hornes of Florida and Betty and Clarence Bower of Florida; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Jackie. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm this Friday evening and Saturday morning until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 10, 1990 page B10 ******** [wife of Vernon J. Bishop]
VERNON J. BISHOP Vernon John Bishop, age 85, of Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, July 13, 1997, in Louisville, Ky., where he had come to live with his step-son, Roy L. Peterson. A Memorial Service for Mr. Bishop will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Deacon Robert Drobka will officiate. Vernon was born October 15, 1911, in Manitowoc, son of the late Rudolph and Magdalena Bishop. He attended Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 1930. Vernon sailed for many years piloting on the great lakes and later became a pipefitter working with George Rutherford Company and with the nuclear power plants in the area. Vernon was proud of the fact that he had an opportunity to take part in the construction of the first American nuclear submarine prototype which was constructed in Idaho. He was a life member of the Wisconsin Club of Idaho and was also a past president of the Manitowoc Chapter of the Masonic Lodge and a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Vernon retired as a business agent for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local in the Manitowoc area, retaining an active interest in all that went on in the Union until his death. On December 15, 1941, he married the former Thelma Peterson. Survivors include a step-son and daughter-in-law, Roy L. and Janice M. Peterson, Louisville, Ky.; four grandchildren, Roy Peterson III, Lawrence Peterson, Terri Lynn Pyle, and Rhonda K. Peterson; nine great-grandchildren, Megan, Amber and Jonathan Peterson, Jessica, Aaron, Nathaniel and Leah Pyle, Raechel and Anna Pustaeri; four nieces, Bernice Pilzak, Two Rivers, Betty Levendusky, Manitowoc, Calla Palace, Connecticut, Patricia Lambries, Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years, an infant son, David John Bishop, and a brother and sister-in- law, Louis Jacob and Ida Bishop. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 p.m. Thursday until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to be made to the American Heart Association. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1997 P. A2
KNUT O. BJORGO Died Knudson - In this city, Oct. 22, of consumption, Knud, son of Ole and Christie Knudson, aged 22 years. Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Oct. 26, 1876 ******** *Note: The following is his father's Bio which he is named in: Ole Knudsen Kirkeberg, son of Knud Larsen and Maria Andersdatter, b 23 Feb 1825 Kirkeberg in Ser-Aurdal, d 22 July 1891 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 from Ostre Slidre. Shoemaker, Manitowoc 1860 1870, Liberty 1875 1880. Drummer, Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf. m 20 April 1854 Ostre Slidre to Kirsti, daughter of Mattis Haldorsen and Ingri Olsdatter, sister *Berit, b 19 March 1825 Jordstad in Ostre Slidre, d 1 Jan 1874 bur Evergreen. Child: Knud b 11 Sept 1854, d 22 Oct 1876 bur Evergreen. Kirsti and Knud's gravestone has the surname Bjergo. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 181
KRISTI O. BJORGO *Note: The following is her husband's Bio which she is listed in: Ole Knudsen Kirkeberg, son of Knud Larsen and Maria Andersdatter, b 23 Feb 1825 Kirkeberg in Ser-Aurdal, d 22 July 1891 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 from Ostre Slidre. Shoemaker, Manitowoc 1860 1870, Liberty 1875 1880. Drummer, Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf. m 20 April 1854 Ostre Slidre to Kirsti, daughter of Mattis Haldorsen and Ingri Olsdatter, sister *Berit, b 19 March 1825 Jordstad in Ostre Slidre, d 1 Jan 1874 bur Evergreen. Child: Knud b 11 Sept 1854, d 22 Oct 1876 bur Evergreen. Kirsti and Knud's gravestone has the surname Bjergo. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 181 ***** [Mrs. Knut BJORGE/bur. 01-03-1875]
BERIT TOLLEFSEN (listed with Bjoro) Berit Mattisdatter Tollefsen, daughter of Mattis Haldorsen and Ingri Olsdatter, sister m *Ole Knudsen Kirkeberg, b 26 June 1815 Jorstad in Ostre Slidre, d 3 May 1897 Manitowoc. m Gudbrand Jome of Vestre Slidre. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 28
HOWARD LEE BJORKLUND TELL FATHER OF SON’S END G.A. Borklund (sic) Is Given Word Through The Police Manitowoc police yesterday aided in locating a father in this city to advise him of the death of his son in a sanatorium in Davenport, Iowa. G.A. Borklund, who recently moved to Manitowoc from Marinette, was given the message by Capt. William Christiansen. He hurried to a telegraph office to make arrangements for the funeral of his son Howard, 21. Death was due to pneumonia. About a year ago the son sustained an injured shoulder and spine when the engine on a motor car he was cranking backfired. He was taken to a sanatorium in Iowa six weeks ago. The body was brought to Manitowoc and funeral services were held this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Borklund was born Sept. 7, 1914, at Marinette. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Borklund; two brothers, Dr. Curtis, Superior, and Franklin, city; and one sister, Margery, city. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1935 P. 4 ******** [bur. 08-10-1935/d. at Davenport, IA/age 21 yrs./ cause: lobar pneumonia-inanition contrib. acute mania]
GEORGE W. BLAESSER Dr. Blaesser, 69, Dead; Active in Community Life Dr. George W. Blaesser, 69, of 1008 North 14th St., practicing dentist in Cedarburg, Wis., and this city for 47 years and active in fraternal and civic groups and the Boy Scouts in the city for many years, died early Tuesday at the Holy Family Hospital. Dr. Blaesser, although not in the best of health the past two years, continued his dental practice until recently. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home. Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Following these rites there will be Masonic services conducted by Walter Kurtz, worshipful master of Manitowoc lodge NO. 65, F. and A.M. Cremation will follow at Sheboygan. Native of West Bend. Doctor Blaesser was born at West Bend, Wis., in 1883, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Blaesser. After completing his high school education he entered the dental school of the Milwaukee Medical College, now Marquette University at Milwaukee, and was graduated in 1906, receiving his license to practice the same year. He located at Cedarburg and continued his practice there until 1917 when he came to Manitowoc. During his residence at Cedarburg he served as an alderman and also as treasurer of Ozaukee County. Doctor Blaesser was a life member of the national and state dental societies; past president of the Manitowoc County Dental Society, past president of the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League, former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop No. 12 and a member of the Odd Fellows lodge Active in Clubs, Lodges He was a member of Manitowoc lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, Manitowoc chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons, Manitowoc Commandery, Knights Templar, Manitowoc chapter No. 196, Order of Eastern Star; Manitowoc Council No. 16, Royal and Select Masters; the Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee; and a charter member of the Manitowoc Kiwanis Club. Doctor Blaesser married Miss Lydia Jochem at Cedarburg in 1907. She survives with a son, Willard, of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Shireman of Milwaukee, and Mrs. T. P. Callahan who is with her husband, an officer with the U.S. Army in Germany; sister, Mrs. Oscar W. Erion of Wauwatosa; and five grandchildren. His aged mother, Mrs. William Blaesser, 92, of Wauwatosa, also survives. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1953 P. 2
LYDIA J. BLAESSER Mrs. Lydia Blaesser, 94, of 1008 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday in Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Blaesser was born April 13, 1884 in Hamilton, Wis., daughter of the late William and Augustus Lau. Her stepmother was Adline Lau Jochem. Her family moved to Cedarburg where she attended school and graduated from high school. She was married to Dr. G.W. Blaesser June 4, 1907 in Cedarburg where he was a dentist. They moved to Manitowoc in 1916 where he went into partnership with J.V. Miller. Mrs. Blaesser was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Ladies Society and a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star No. 196. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Willard and Helen Blaesser of Temse, Arizona; two daughters, Georgia Callahan and Lois Shireman, both of Manitowoc; three grandsons, Brian Blaesser and Peter and Kelly Callahan; two granddaughters, Anne Codivilla and Jeanne Blaesser; four great grandsons and a great granddaughter; and nieces and nephews. Her husband and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and noon Wednesday until the time of service in the Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm Tuesday by Eastern Star. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church and Memorial Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, Dec. 17, 1978 page 3 ******** [widow of George W. Blaesser]
WILLARD W. BLAESSER A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents Church, in Manitowoc, Wis., for Willard Blaesser, professor emeritus of Educational Psychology and Counseling at Arizona State University (ASU) and a nationally known educator. Born on November 11, 1912, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, to George Blaesser, a dentist, and his wife, the former Lydia Yochem, he later attended the University of Wisconsin where he was student body president. Prior to his teaching at ASU, Dr. Blaesser was dean of students at various universities around the country, including the City College of New York, the University of Utah, Washington State University and the University of Montana. After retiring from ASU in 1983, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin. In 1960, he was invited by the government of Ethiopia to help set up the Haile Sellase I University. Dr. Blaesser was president of the American Psychological Association and of the American College Personnel Association. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Marlborough, Mass.; two daughters, Ann Codevilla of Wayland, Mass., and Jean Blaesser of Los Osos, Calif.; a son, Brian Blaesser of Weston, Mass.; two sisters, Lois Shireman and Georgia Callahan of Manitowoc, Wis.; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Calling hours will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Jens Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, Wis. Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1998 P. 2 ******* [Willard W./d. 5-4-1998/age 76 yrs/age is off but this is the same Willard]
KATHRYN M. BLAIN Kathryn M. "Kitty" Blain, age 67, of 1325 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at her residence. Kitty was born on September 21, 1944, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and ClaraBelle (Liddle) Rathsack. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. She was a 1967 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor degree in Journalism. Kitty was a newspaper reporter for the Rockford Morning Star in Rockford, IL and a free lance writer during the 1970s in Louisville, KY. She was editor of the Tri-Lakes Enterprise in Delevan, WI as a summer intern in 1966. She received an award from the Illinois Press Association in 1971. Kitty held several secretarial jobs in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two brothers: Joseph L. Rathsack, Juda; Michael E. Rathsack, Naperville, IL. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and ClaraBelle Rathsack; one sister: Walene Ross; two brothers: Richard Rathsack and Walter Rathsack. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St. Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 2012
ELWYN BLAIR YOUNG BOY IS VICTIM OF SPANISH INFLUENZA TODAY Elwyn, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Blair, Fourteenth and Division streets, died at the family home last evening, a victim of Spanish influenza. The boy had attended the local schools. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the late home. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 1 ******** [bur. 10-17-1918/age 13 yrs/cause: broncho pneumonia/ bur. on Ernst Blair lot]
ERNST BLAIR Ernst Blair, 84, died Saturday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Blair was born Aug. 28, 1878, at Plainfield, Wis., son of the late Leander and Eva Blair. He married Nettie Brooks Oct. 30, 1901, at Waupaca. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Senior Citizens and Mirro Retired Club. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for 43 years until his retirement. The couple observed its 50th wedding anniversary in 1951. Among survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ernst (Irene) Schwantes, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank Clark, of Alhambra, Calif.; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1963 P. T-9 ********* [Ernst J. Blair/d. 03-09-1963/age 84 yrs.]
NETTIE BLAIR Mrs. Ernst (Nellie)(sic) Blair, 106, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, September 16, 1986 at Park Lawn. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Phipps Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Blair was born January 23, 1880 at Hatton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Mary Dixon Brooks. She grew up and was educated in Waupaca County, living in that area until 1906 when she moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She married Ernst Blair on October 30, 1901 at Waupaca. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1963. Mrs. Blair was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Charter member of the church's West Minster Circle, former member of Rebekah Lodge and women's Relief Corps. Survivors include five grandchildren, Carl Schwantes of Valders, Joyce Mathews of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Marion Close of Mishicot, Ernst Schwantes Jr., of Manitowoc and Kay Sheffer of Mishicot; 23 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Elwyn in 1914 and a daughter, Irene Schwantes in 1971. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlie 9th Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday and Friday at the church from 10 am to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Sept. 17, 1986 page 22 ******* [age 106 yrs./widow of Ernst Blair]
ROBERT BLAIR Death claimed Robert Blair, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blair of Buffalo Street, last evening after a brief illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Sacred Heart church and interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Blair are former residents of Oshkosh and have been residents here for two years. Manitowoc Herald News, March 11, 1919 pg. 5
MARY BLAKE MRS. R. BLAKE PIONEER IS DEAD Widow of Ex-Sheriff is Dead at Escanaba; Body to Be Buried Here Mrs. R. Blake, widow of the late ex-sheriff Robert Blake and a pioneer resident of this city died at Escanaba this morning at the home of her son, Eugene Blake, with whom she had made her home since the death of her husband four years ago. The body will b e brought to this city for burial, arriving Tuesday and the funeral will be held from the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Blake was past 70 years of age and came to Manitowoc with her husband in 1854 when he was employed with the surveying crew for the first railway line projected to Manitowoc and up to the time of the death of her husband, had made her residence here. Mrs. Blake is survived by only one child, her son, Eugene, who will accompany the body here for burial. Decedent was known as one of the early day pioneers and was a woman who had a large circle of friends who will learn of her death with sorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 11, 1911 ********** [Marion Blake/bur. 12-13-1911/cause: pneumonia]
ROBERT T. BLAKE Death Friday morning after a long illness of Robert T. Blake, a well-known resident of our city, at age 88. Mr. Blake was born in the state of New York and came to Manitowoc in 1856 where he has lived ever since. He was a deputy U.S. Marshal here and a State Marshal for many years. In 1867 and 1868 he was sheriff of Manitowoc County. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and a son who lives in Escanaba, Michigan. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907 ******** Robert G.(sic) Blake, an aged and well-known resident of the city, died at his home at 632 North Fifth street on Friday morning, after a short illness, aged eighty-seven years. Mr. Blake was the first city marshal of Manitowoc and held the position for years. Later he served the county as sheriff for two terms and held the position of United States Deputy Marshal for eight years. His occupation was railroad contractor, but he retired from active participation in business some years ago. Deceased was born in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, June 30, 1820, and came to this city in 1856. He has since made his residence here. He was married at Waterbury, Vermont in 1850 to Miss Marion Kibbe, who with one son, survives him. The couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1900. Mr. Blake was a member of the Odd Fellows organization at one time, and later joined the Temple of Honor. The latter society ceased to exist some years back. The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 11, 1907 pg. 1 ******** USEFUL, ACTIVE CAREER ENDED Death Takes Robert T. Blake, Pioneer, And one of First Citizens of City A life of more than usual activity, the major share of which was spent in this city, ended this morning when the Death Angel ended the earthly career of Robert T. Blake, one of the well known residents of the city. Decedent had attained the ripe old age of 88, his last birthday being celebrated but a few days ago. Aside from his widow, one son, James Blake of Escanaba survive to mourn, there being no other members of the family living. The funeral will in all probability be held from the late home, 632 North Fifth Street at 2 pm Sunday afternoon. Robert Blake was born in Greenwich, Washington County, New York and when a young man moved from his birthplace to Ohio where he became engaged in the railroad construction work. He was married in 1850 at Waterbury, Vt to Marie Kibbe and the couple came to Manitowoc six years later. The decedent has seen the transition of the village of Manitowoc into a city of importance – illegible – time has assisted in all early undertakings of importance, taking an active interest in its development. The particular nature of his business brought him into close touch with the improvements, especially in the railroad extension and when the old line of the Chicago Northwestern was laid out from here to Menasha, later changed somewhat in route, he had charge of the construction. He also superintended the government lock and canal work at Kaukauna and other Fox River cities. The decedent served as United States deputy Marshall for a period of eight years with headquarters at Manitowoc, was city marshall for a long time and had the honor of being the first appointee to this position. He also was elected on the Republican ticket to the office of county sheriff serving two terms in 1862 and 1868. The entire city, especially older residents, will sincerely mourn in the loss of a pioneer who was at once an honored citizen and a friend whose kind offices were never sought in vain. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., July 5, 1907 ******* James Blake, of Escanaba, is in town visiting his father, R.T. Blake, and many friends. James has been up north for two or three years, was a resident of Peshtigo when the "fiery fiend" visited that town last fall, but happily was away on business at the scorching time. Manitowoc Pilot, June 20, 1872 P. 2 ******** [bur. 07-06-1907/cause: arteric cercelrocis]
URI BLAKE Uri Blake died in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald, 1860 Oct 4 ******** (Uri Blake/d. 27 Sept. 1860 at Manitowoc cause: inflammation in the chest/ this from St. James Episcopal Church record)
BABY BLAKELY Blakely Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Blakely Death Date: 9 May 1908 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
ALICE BLANCHARD Alice Blanchard, age 83, of 1510 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, January 27, 1999. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 1999, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 19 (sic), 1915, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Kellner Welnicke. On December 14, 1935, she married James Blanchard, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1978. Alice was a homemaker and a school crossing guard for the city of Manitowoc, retiring in 1964. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Pat Blanchard, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and William Kielsmeier, Newton, Lois and Greg Bonk, Manitowoc, Karen and Ken Schweda, Manitowoc; twelve grandchildren, Michelle and Michael Pozorski, Renee and Bruce Conard, Daniel and Renee Kielsmeier, William Allen Kielsmeier, Jeffery Bonk, Joby and Brenda Bonk, Angela and Brian Eichhorst, Elizabeth and Curt Elmore, Rebecca Karbon, Christopher and Kelly Blanchard, Adam and Amy Blanchard, Anna Blanchard; 18 great-grandchildren; three step-grand- children; one sister, Rose LeClair, Two Rivers; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Frank and Joyce Welnicke, Two Rivers, Edwin and Jerry Welnicke, Manitowoc, Betty Welnicke, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Alice was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy; a sister, Mary Evenson and three brothers, Joseph, Paul and Ervin. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. on Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Roman. Friends may also call Saturday mroning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, Janaury 28, 1999
ERNEST J. BLANCHARD Funeral services for Ernest Blanchard, 64, of 1718 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, who was found dead at home Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home. He will be accorded Christian Science rite with Mrs. William Muehlberg as reader. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery where Otto Oas Post of Manitowoc, Veterans of Foreign War will provide military rites Mr. Blanchard was born in March of 1895 at Melrose, Mass. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1959 P.13 ********* Funeral services for Ernest Blanchard, 64, of 1718 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Christian Science services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 5, 1895, at Melrose, Mass., son of the late Fred and Clara Margeson Blanchard. He married Kathleen Zander April 25, 1916. A seaman and marine engineer, he came to Manitowoc in 1944. Surviving are his wife, a brother, Theodore, of Exeter, N.H., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1959 P.9 ******** [bur. on Elsie Zander lot]
JAMES BLANCHARD (d. 1937) James G. Blanchard, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Blanchard, 1131 South 11th street, died this morning at seven o'clock at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at eight o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery. James was born in Manitowoc. He is survived by his parents. The body will lie at the funeral parlors from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services Thursday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 14, 1937 P.11 ******* [age 1 yr./cause: cervical cellulitis pneumonia (bronchial)]
JAMES BLANCHARD (d. 1978) James W. Blanchard, 67, of 1510 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning in Holy Family Hospital Intensive Care unit, following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Blanchard was born May 19, 1911 in Tamaro, Ill., son of the late George and Anna Braun Blanchard, moving to Manitowoc in 1935. He married Alice Welnicke Dec. 19, 1935 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1976 he was employed as a shipfitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for many years and a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443. Survivors include his wife, Alice; a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Pat Blanchard of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Yvone and William Kielsmeier of Route 1, Newton, Lois and Greg Bonk and Karen and David Karbon of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Arman (Mata) Rainin, Mrs. George (Rosalynn) Klein and Miss Dorothy Blanchard of St. Louis, Mo., and 11 grandchildren. A son, James and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1978 page 3 ******** [husband of Alice Blanchard]
KATHLEEN BLANCHARD MANITOWOC WOMAN KILLED IN COLLISION Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69, Victim; Her Sister and Sister-in-Law Injured ELM GROVE-Two sisters and a sister-in-law from Manitowoc were injured, one fatally, in a two car crash at a rain slick intersection in this Milwaukee suburban community Wednesday. Automobiles involved were driven by Miss Elva Zander, 72, 1718 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, and Mrs. Sandra Reimer, 28, Sheboygan. Mrs. Kathleen Blanchard, 69-year-old widow riding in the Zander car, died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital of injuries received in the accident. Miss Zander, a retired grade school teacher, was critically hurt and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Zander, 51, an employe of Manitowoc County Hospital, was listed in fair condition. Both have broken ribs and pelvises and possible internal inuries. They are under treatment at the Waukesha hospital. The women were on a trip to Brookfield shopping square at the time of the accident. All three resided in the same house at the Michigan Avenue address in Manitowoc. Mrs. Reimer was hospitalized with a severe scalp cut and her daughter, Tracy, 5, was treated for cuts and released. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Blue Mound Road and Pilgrim Parkway (North Moorland Road) just before noon Wednesday. Elm Grove police said Miss Zander's car was making a left turn when it collided with the one driven by Mrs. Reimer. Taught Grade School Miss Zander taught the primary grades at Jefferson Grade School for many years before her retirement in 1962. The former Kathleen Zander was born in Manitowoc July 29, 1899, daughter of the late Arthur and Tillie Levenhagen Zander. She attended schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from the old north side high school in 1917. She was employed in the office at the Mirro Aluminum Co. for 40 years prior to her retirement in 1964. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a long- time member of the church choir and also a member of the Eastern Star No. 196. She was an ardent golfer and was a member of the Fox Hills Country Club. She married Ernst Blanchard April 25, 1946, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1959. Funeral Saturday Survivors in additon to her sister, Elva, are two brothers, Arthur of Manitowoc and Karl of San Diegeo, Calif., one nephew and two nieces. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel in First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday and then at the chapel. Eastern Star memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 19, 1968 P. 1 ******** [d. 09-18-1968, Milwaukee, WI/age 69 yrs./widow of Ernest J. Blanchard/ bur. on Mrs. Arthur H. Zander lot] (b. 29 July 1899/d. Sept. 1968/SSDI)
BEVERLY J. BLANDIN Beverly J. Blandin Beverly J. Blandin, age 75, of 2210 Granger Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Beverly was born June 19, 1926 in Sheboygan. Daughter of the late William and Esther Usadel Rieck. Beverly married Franklin (Bud) E. Blandin, June 14, 1947 in Kohler, Wis. Beverly was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church; Ladies Aid; and the Junior Service League. As a grandmother, Beverly was very involved in many of her grand- children's activities as they grew up. She also enjoyed playing cards with all of her different card clubs. Survivors include her husband, Franklin (Bud) E. Blandin, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Kay Blandin, Manitowoc, Kevin and Linda Blandin, Greendale, Jeffrey Blandin, Greendale; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Scott Stangel, Sheboygan; six grandchildren, (private); one sister and brother-in- law, Carol and Lee Oetzel, Grafton; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Lee and Gloria Blandin, Sheboygan, Bernice Visser, Sturgeon Bay; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Harold Visser. Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m., relatives and friends may also call at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc on Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. A memorial has been established in Beverly's name. E-mail letters of condolence may be sent to the Blandin family at jrp@lakefield.net. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 15, 2001
MICHAEL S. BLANDIN Michael Scott Blandin, 73, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mike was born on February 10, 1950 to Franklin and Beverly (Rieck) Blandin. He was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School and furthered his education at UW-Oshkosh, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree. On May 7, 1977 he married the former Kay Newberg. Mike worked for Vinton Construction, retiring after 25 years. He was a member of the Union Local 330 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 706. Mike enjoyed playing cards, fantasy sports, Brandy Old Fashions and good times spent at Green Street Food and Spirits. Most of all he loved and cherished his family. Mike is survived by his wife: Kay; son: Brian (Jennifer) Blandin; two step-grandchildren: Alecia and Coltyn Falish; sister: Barb (Scott) Stangel; brothers: Kevin (Linda) Blandin, and Jeff Blandin; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Judy Kasten, Daniel (Nancy) Newberg, Connie (Rick) Farr, and Tim (Kim) Newberg. He is further survived by one aunt: one uncle; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents: Franklin “Bud” and Beverly Blandin; parents-in-law: Kenneth and Cecelia Newberg; and one nephew: Paul Kasten. Per his wishes, a private family funeral service will be held at a later date, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens location, is assisting the family with arrangements. “We will miss you forever” Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., March 03, 2023
ALBERT J.A. BLANK Died of His Injuries Albert Blank who was so terribly scalded by the blowing out of a "hand-hole plate" on the locomotive on which he was employed as fireman near Port Washington on Wednesday of last week, died from the injuries sustained last Saturday afternoon. The unfortunate man suffered the intense pain, the flesh from his breast down to his ankles having been so severely burned as to become thoroughly cooked. He was a resident of Chicago Street, was about 27 years old and leaves a wife and several children in straitened circumstances. Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., July 8, 1875 ******** Name: Blank, Albert D. 7/2/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 27 yrs. 7 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. City Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele, Mtwc. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Accident railroad Add Info.: Pg.# 186 *********** [bur. 07-03-1875]
M.C. CAROLINE BLANK Death of Carolina Blank, a widow living in the 4th Ward following a fall last Tues. near the railroad station. She was carried to a nearby house where she died in a few minutes. Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878 ********* Name: Blank, Caroline M. D. 8/13/1878 B.: 2/19/1805 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 73 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Apoplexi Add Info.: Pg.# 277 ***** (nee Dallmann) [Mrs. Blunk/bur. 08-15-1878/burial register appears to say "buried old Mrs. Blunk" on free ground (which would be section L). There appears to be a swoosh above the "u" in Blunk.]
LLOYD M. BLANKE JR. Lloyd Merlin Blanke Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blanke Sr., of 1442 Daisy St., Manitowoc, was born and died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc with the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Jill, at home; paternal grandparents, Merlin Blanke, and Mrs. Adeline Littlefield, of Plymouth; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Blanke, of Sheboygan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dittman, of Milwaukee; and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holtzman, of Sheboygan Falls. Mrs. Lloyd Blanke Sr., is the former Judith Dittman. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1969 P. 26 ******* [Lloyd Merlin Jr./d. 11-18-1969/age 8 hours/ son of Lloyd Merlin Sr. and Judith Blanke]
BECKY BLASHKA Becky Blashka, infant daughter of Daniel J. and Constance Hermann Blashka of 903 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, was born and died Tuesday in Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. Private family funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Keith Haag officiated and burial was in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Survivors include her parents, paternal grandfather, Joseph Blashka and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Blashka of Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hermann and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Naeser, of Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1977 P. 3 ******** (She was moved to Evergreen. Evergreen says she was in Forest View, Two Rivers)
GEORGE F. BLASHKA George Fred Blashka Vital • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name:George Fred Blashka Death Date: 1 Feb 1953 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
LAURA LEE BLASHKA Lauree Blashka(sic), 11, of 936 N. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon E. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Lauree Blashka was born Sept. 15, 1954, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter Blashka and Julia Rohl Blashka. She was a fifth grade pupil at Andre Jackson School, Manitowoc. Besides her mother, Lauree is survived by five brothers, Joseph, Dale, Julian and Arthur, at home, and Peter, of Green Bay; three sisters, Sandra and Debra of Manitowoc and Julia, of Two Rivers; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Rohl, of Manitowoc and paternal grandfather, Peter Blashka, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 o’clock this Monday evening until 1 pm. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1965 P. 7 ******* [d. 10-03-1965/age 11 yrs.]
HEDWIG BLAUFUSS Mrs. Paul (Hedwig) Blaufuss, 90, who resided at Cedar Lake Home, West Bend, Wisconsin, died Sunday morning, December 24, 1989 at the Home. Private family memorial services were held 1 pm Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Hayes officiated. Mrs. Blaufuss, the former Hedwig Wilhelmina Zimmerman, was born July 25, 1899 at Freelandville, Indiana. She married Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss, July 23, 1926 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul P. and Bonnie Blaufuss in Michigan and John C. and Barbara Blaufuss of Catlin, Illinois; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and David Phipps of St. Charles, Illinois; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 30, 1989 page B8 ******** [Died at West Bend, WI/cremains/wife of Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss]
REV. PAUL H. BLAUFUSS Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss, 89, former Pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, died Sunday, February 10, 1991, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm. Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Born April 10, 1901, in Kahoka, Mo., son of the late Rev. Philip and Bertha Bicklen BLaufuss. He was married to the former Hedwig W. Zimmerman June 23, 1926, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She preceded him in death December 24, 1989. A graduate of Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Ill., in 1921, and a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO., in 1924, he was ordained into the Ministry July 6, 1924, at Denver, Iowa, where his father, the Rev. Philip Blaufuss, was then Pastor. He served his first Pastorates at Lewistown and St. Charles, Minn., and in 1927 moved to Ellsworth, Wis., where he served for three years. Rev. Blaufuss moved to Manitowoc in February of 1930 when he became Pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ. He served in that capacity until February of 1971 when he formally retired and was named Pastor Emeritus of St. John’s U.C.C. During his tenure at St. John’s the church grew in both its membership and physical structure. Rev. Blaufuss was more than a Pastor of a church. He was also a community leader and a loyal citizen of Manitowoc. He was very proud of the fact that he officiated at over 1000 funeral services during his ministry to the community. His numerous involvements included: A member of the Manitowoc Ministerial Association, member and past President of the Manitowoc County Clergymen’s Association, member and past President of the North Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, a very active member of some 50 years and past President of the Manitowoc Lions Club, member and past President of the Manitowoc Civic Music Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Manitowoc Family Service Association which he served as both Director and President. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and David Phipps of St. Charles, Ill.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul P. and Bonnie Blaufuss of Highland, Mich., John C. and Barbara Blaufuss of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Rev. Theophil Blaufuss of Blue Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Crossley of Dubuque, Iowa, and Miss Gertrude Blaufuss of Burlington, Iowa; six grandchildren, Peggy and Scott Phipps, Lisa, Mark, John A. and Jannabeth Blaufuss; a step granddaughter, Tricia Cawthon and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Philip, Herbert, Armin and Arnold Blaufuss, two sisters, Louise and Albertine, and a great grandson. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1991 P. B8
EMMY A. BLAZEK Mrs. John (Emmy A.) Blazek, 91, of 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 27, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Home Chapel. The Rev. Chrispin Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Blazek, nee Emmy Zolltheis, was born Dec. 12, 1887, at Howards Grave (sic), daughter of the late Fred and Helen Oetling Zolltheis. She was educated in Sheboygan County and was married to John W. Blazek Sept. 23, 1915, at Sheboygan, moving to Manitowoc to reside. Mr. Blazek preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1966. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Patricia Blazek of Dixon, Ill.; a sister, Miss Olga Zolltheis of Sheboygan; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two daughters, Helen and Myrtle, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1979 P. 3 ********** [widow of John W. Blazek]
JOHN BLAZEK, SR. (d. 1923) JOHN BLAZEK, 84, ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS TODAY John Blazek, Sr., resident of Manitowoc county for more than a half century, died at the family home at 518 North Fourth street at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age, Mr. Blazek having been a sufferer for more than a year. Mrs. Blazek died about five weeks ago and since her death Mr. Blazek failed rapidly, death coming shortly after noon today. Mr. Blazek celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday anniversary on February 10. He was born in Bohemia and came to America and Manitowoc county shortly after reaching his majority. He lived for many years on a farm in the Town of Kossuth, selling to come to the city forty years ago. He is survived by two sons, Joseph and John Jr., both of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Nohlachek of Fond du Lac, Mrs. John Tomaschek, Shawano and Mrs. George Teche of Two Rivers and two brothers, James and George Blazek of Coleman. The funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1923 P. 1 ********* [bur 03-24-1923/cause: myocarditis/bur on Mary Blazek lot]
JOHN W. BLAZEK (d. 1966) John W. Blazek, 79, of 2401A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Blazek was born June 24, 1887 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Blazek. He married Emmy Zoltheis, Sept. 23, 1915 at Plymouth. The couple resided at Manitowoc where he was employed at Rahr Malting co. until his retirement in 1957. He was a member of the Brewers and Malsters Union. Survivors include his wife, a son, William of Dixon, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mrytle) Maples of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Helen, preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 10 1966 page M13
MARY BLAZEK (d. 1923) DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. BLAZEK, ILL FOR A YEAR Mrs. John Blazek, Sr., aged resident of the city died at her home 518 North Fourth street, at six o'clock yesterday evening. Mrs. Blazek has been failing for the past year and the end came as relief from her long suffering. The deceased was born in Bohemia seventy-seven years ago and came to this country sixty-two years ago, always making her home in Manitowoc county. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. John Tomschek of Shawano, Mrs. George Teche of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Frank Nohlecheck of Fond du Lac, and one son John Jr., of this city. There are sixteen grand children and one brother at Shawano also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from the Sacred Heart church with the Rev. Father Luby officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 17, 1923 P.14 ******* [bur 02-20-1923/cause: acute myocarditis]
AUGUST BLECK FORMER PARK CARETAKER DIES, ILL MANY YEARS August Black (sic), who held the position fourteen years, until seven years ago of keeper of Washington Park for when ill health compelled him to resign, died last evening at his home, 1405 South Eighth street. Bright's disease and leakage of the heart were the cause of death, decedent was born in Germany, January 11, 1865. When seventeen years of age his parents died, he being the oldest of four children, who were distributed among relatives, one brother remaining in Germany, two sisters sent to Pennsylvania and he himself going to relatives residing in the town of Maple Grove, this county. After becoming of age he worked in different parts of the country and the came to this city to make his home. As care taker of Washington Park and assistant street commissioner he proved himself one of the most faithful and efficient servants of the city. Besides his wife, three sons survive. They are Herbert, Walter and Elmer. The funeral will be held from the German Lutheran church next Monday afternoon, the Rev. Machmiller officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 12, 1921 P.1 ********* [cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
AUGUSTA A. BLECK Miss Augusta A. Bleck, 79, of 909 Circle Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Bleck was born May 1, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Edward and Augusta Peters Bleck. She was reared in the Town of Liberty, where she attended school, moving to Manitowoc in 1930. She had been employed at Valders State Bank, Mirro Aluminum Co and as a housekeeper for the Bleser family of Manitowoc, retiring several years ago. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church Women, Mary Circle of the church and G.U.G. Germania Society. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Viola Bleck, of Brillion; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Halderson, of Manitowoc, Miss Esther Bleck, of Brillion and Mrs. Rosalie Valleskey, of Kiel; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Bleck, of Valders; a niece and five nephews. A brother, Reinhold, and two sisters, Minnie and Amanda, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church chapel from noon Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 1977 P. 3
ELMER A. BLECK Elmer A. Bleck, age 86, formerly of 1405 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, August 9, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 12, 1996, at the Jens Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born December 30, 1909, in Manitowoc, son of the late August and Ida Zimmermann Bleck. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School. Survivors include cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of services. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1996 P. A2 ********* [single]
HERBERT H. BLECK Herbert H. Bleck, 64, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zimmerman where he resided for many years. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bleck was born Jan. 29, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Ida Zimmermann Bleck. He farmed in the Reedsville area. He is survived by a brother, Elmer, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 29, 1968 P. 7 ******* [bur. on Mrs. August Bleck lot]
IDA BLECK Funeral services for Mrs. August Bleck, 64, who died Saturday will take place Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 1405 South Eighth street, and at 2 o'clock from the First German Ev. Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors include two sons, three brothers, Herman, August and John Zimmerman, all of Reedsville, and two sisters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5 ******* [cause: acute cardiac decompensation senility/bur. on Mrs. August Bleck lot]
WALTER BLECK WALTER BLECK, AGED 20, DIES SUDDENLY Walter Bleck, aged 20, son of Mrs. Ida Bleck of this city, passed away at the Holy Family hospital this morning. Mr. Bleck was taken sick Monday but seemed to be in fair health and was last night rushed to the hospital where a hurried operation was performed but proved futile. Stomach trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Bleck has lived in the city all his life, attending the Lutheran school and graduating from the local high school with the class of 1925. Quiet and reserved, he enjoyed the friendship of a host of city's young people. He is survived by his mother and two brothers, Herbert of Reedsville and Elmer, who lives in the city. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 from the home at 1405 South Eighth street and at 3 from the Lutheran church, the Rev. Machmiller officiating and burial will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 5, 1927 P.2 ********* [cause: gangrence(sic) of bowels/bur. on Mrs. August Bleck lot]
FRANK BLECKEL Frank O. Bleckel, 89, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care Center, 4200 Calumet Ave., died Sunday evening, June 3, 1990, at the Health Care Center. A Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Health Care Center Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski will officiate with cremation and burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born April 7, 1901, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Ulrich and Marie Bailey Bleckel. From 1942 to 1947, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He has been a resident of the Health Care Center for 47 years. Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter ******** [age 89 yrs./single/cremains]
CHARLES BLESCH Death Mon., after a long illness with consumption, of C.A. Blesch, son of our old fellow citizen P.J. Blesch. The deceased, who served here for years as an attorney was 35 yrs. of age. The well-attended funeral took place yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1891 ******* From the Files of the Pilot -Twenty-Five Years ago (1891) Charles A. Blesch died on Monday of this week. He was 35 years old at the time of death. Ten years ago he was admitted to the bar and shortly after removed to Washington Territory. He returned to Manitowoc and began the practice of his profession here which he was forced to discontinue some months ago because of ill health. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 29, 1916 ******* [Charles Blesch/bur. 06-24-1891/age 34 yrs./cause: consumption] (Note: The stone has d. 1892)
CLARA A. BLESCH Miss Clara Blesch, 85, 866 North 11th street, lifelong resident of this city, died Friday afternoon, following a lingering illness. She made her home with her brother, Frank J. Blesch, retired Manitowoc hardware merchant. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Noah Bess officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Miss Blesch was born in Manitowoc in 1857 and for several years was a teacher in the city schools. She taught one of the grades of the Third ward school under the district system. A brother, Frank, of this city, is the only survivor. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1943 P. 2 ****** [cause: uremia/bur. on P.J. Blesch lot-her father]
FRANK J. BLESCH Early Hardware Merchant, Dies Frank J. Blesch, 83, pioneer Manitowoc hardware merchant and former alderman, died last night at the home, 866 North 11th street, where he has been living a retired life for several years. He was seriously ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Blesch, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Blesch, was born in this city in 1860 and always resided here. He attended the north side schools and at the age of 19 years taught rural schools in the town of Two Rivers and Mishicot. In 1881 he entered the employ of the Rank and ____ hardware store on North Eighth street as clerk and bookkeeper and was a salesman for the firm for eight years on the __ad. Mr. Blesch secured an interest in the firm and served as secretary and manager for seven years and at the turn of the century opened his own hardware business at Ninth and Buffalo streets. He operated the store until 1921 when he retired. He took an active interest in city affairs and was in the City Council as a representative of the sixth ward during the administration of the late Mayor William Rahr. He served from 1898? to 1902? and was president of the council three years. During his terms he was active in the move that led to the construction of the north side fire station. Lived With Sister Mr. Blesch never married. In recent years he resided with his sister, Clara, former teacher, who died nine months ago. Survivors are three cousins, Edward J. Kellner, Joseph Williams and Mrs. William Scholten in this city. There are several cousins living outside Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 12, 1944 P. 2 ******** [Franklin J./cause: uremia/bur. on P.J. Blesch lot-his father]
MARGARET BLESCH Mrs. P.J. Blesch of the town of Manitowoc died on Tuesday night of this week of cancer of the throat. She was one of the first settlers of this city and at the time of her death was 51 years old. She was a sister of M. Kellner and Mrs. Williams of this city. Her funeral takes place tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the residence. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 5, 1888 ******** BLESCH—In this city on Wednesday, April 4th, of cancer of the throat, Mrs. J. P. Blesch, aged 51 years. Mrs. Blesch was one of the oldest residents of this city and had a very large circle of friends who mourn her loss. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter who mourn the loss of a fond and faithful wife and mother. The funeral services were held last Friday afternoon, the Rev. G. Bossard officiating, and were largely attended. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, April 10, 1888 P. 5 ******** [cause: cancer of the throat]
PETER J. BLESCH Another German pioneer in our city has been taken by death. Peter J. Blesch died Mon. afternoon following a long illness. He was born 06 Jan. 1827 in Bingen, on the Rhine River, and came to America in 1848. He first settled in New York, but headed west in 1849 as far as Milwaukee. From there he came to Manitowoc in 1850 and has remained here. He worked for 3 yrs. as a cabinet maker, a skill he had learned in Germany, but in 1853 established a store on 9th St. which he operated until 1860 when he was elected County Treasurer, an office he occupied for 1861 and 1862. After that he reopened his store which he had to give up because of approaching age 5 yrs. later, and he retired. Mr. Blesch married Margarethe Kellner in 1853. She preceded him in death 18 yrs. ago. From that marriage there were 2 children –Frank J. and Clara Blesch, who now survive their father. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904 ******* Peter J. Blesch, a pioneer resident of this city, passed away Monday at his home on North Eleventh street. The decedent had been in poor heath for a year past. He was born at Bingen-on-the-Rhine, January 8, 1827. In 1848 he came to America. He spent a year in New York and then came to this city where he engaged as a cabinet maker for several years. In 1953 he embarked in the mercantile business, in which he continued for 46 years. Five years ago he retired. In 1853, Mr. Blesch was married to Margaret Kellner, who died eighteen years ago. In the early 60's he served a term as county treasurer. He is survived by two children, Frank J. and Miss Clara, and also by a brother in New York. The funeral took place from the late home of the deceased yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Manitowoc Pilot, October 27, 1904 ******* [cause: heart disease]
ALBERT BLESER Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, with the Rev. John Haen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bleser was born March 3, 1881, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late William and Louis Kiel Bleser. He married the former Elizabeth Baranonski in 1911 at Kellnersville. He was a life-long resident of Manitowoc County, retiring 30 years ago from the Francis Creek Bank where he was vice president and a member of the board of directors for 25 years. Mrs. Bleser preceded her husband in death in 1943. Survivors include a son, Earl of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ida Igenburger of Silvertown, Ohio; a brother, Edwin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and three grandchildren. A brother, Arthur, preceded him in death two weeks ago. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960 page 9 ******* Funeral services for Albert Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who died Friday, were at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Pallbearers were Clifford Mullins, Alois and Bernard Weilner, James McDonald, Phil Baranowski and Fred Baugniet Sr. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1960 ******* [d. 01-01-1960/age 79 yrs.]
ANNA BLESER (d. 2002) Anna Leggio Bleser, age 84, of 2504 Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2002 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Anna was born August 30, 1917 in Rockwood, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela Tramontana Leggio. In 1947 she married Randolph F. Bleser. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1983. Survivors include a son, Gary Krajnik, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Don O'Hearn, Dana Point, CA, Jeannie & Ken Tuschl, Nashville, Tenn., Mary & Stan Grall, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Michelle Krajnik, Timothy Krajnik, Shawn O'Hearn, Kelley O'Hearn, Jason (Robyn) O'Hearn, Jonathan (Brenda) Tuschl, Joshua Tuschl, Noelle Grall, Taylor Grall; two great grandchildren, Cade Tuschl, Shaymus O'Hearn; sister-in-law, Josephine Leggio, Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Anna also was preceded in death by two sisters, Antoinette Gosz, Maria Chvala, and a brother, Theodore Leggio. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer and again on Thursday June 6, 2002 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Anna will be remembered for her cooking, gardening, sewing, love of animals and the outdoors. She was a loving mother who will be greatly missed. The family would especially like to thank the caring staff of Open Arms Assisted Living and the Alzheimer/Dementia unit of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2002 P. A3
ARTHUR J. BLESER Arthur J. Bleser, 82, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers (Kingsbridge) died Monday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Van Drisse, with whom he had been making his home. Death was due to infirmities associated with old age. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Nov. 20, 1877, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late William and Louise Kiel Bleser. He attended the McAllister public grade school and was graduated from Manitowoc High School. In 1904 he was graduated from the University of Wisconsin as a mining engineer and then taught school in the Brillion area and in Manitowoc County for several years. He married the former Rose Kazda at Kossuth Nov. 4, 1906, and settled on a farm in that township. He operated Francis Creek Elevator for 12 years, was a school district treasurer of the Meadowbrook District for 30 years, was chairman of the Town of Kossuth for several terms, bank appraiser for the Francis Creek State Bank, member of the Farm Bureau, Tax Alliance and was a Republican committeeman for more than 20 years. His wife died a year and a half ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Van Drisse and Miss Louise Bleser of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two brothers, Albert of Rockwood and Edwin of Four Corners; a sister, Mrs. Ida Eigenberger of Silverton, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, 15 Dec 1959 ******* [d. 12-14-1959/age 82 yrs.] ******* The marriage of Arthur Bleser of Manitowoc and Rose Kazda of this place took place Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock, Judge Chloupek officiating. Adolph Kazda who attends the Oshkosh Normal School was home a few days last week to attend the wedding of his sister. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 14, 1908
BERTHA M. HOYER BLESER MRS. BLESER STRICKEN AND DEATH FEARED Suffered Stroke Last Night and is Still Unconscious Grave fears are entertained for the life of Mrs. D. B. Bleser, who is critically ill at the family home on Marshall street and members of the family have been summoned to her bedside. Mrs. Bleser has been unconscious since last night when she suffered a stroke of paralysis, the third within two years. The attack came while Mrs. Bleser was at the evening meal and was a severe one. Physicians have been in constant attendance upon her but she has failed to rally. News of the seriousness of Mrs. Bleser's condition will prove a shock to friends who, though knowing that her health was not robust had anticipated no immediate danger. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 3, 1913 page 9 ********** DEATH CLAIMS MRS. D. BLESER SATURDAY EVE Stricken Friday, She Fails to Rally and Life is Claimed - Was Resident of City All Her Life Without having regained consciousness after being stricken Friday evening, Mrs. Daniel Bleser died at the family home on Eighth Street early Saturday night. Members of the family in vain hope, that she would rally were at the bedside when death came. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home. Mrs. Bleser had been in failing health for many months but the announcement of her serious illness and death so shortly after, was a great shock to a large circle of friends to whom she had become endeared by association. Mrs. Bleser was a woman of domestic tastes, whose chief interest centered in her home and family and it is here that she will be sadly missed, though many friends will mourn her demise. Mrs. Bleser, nee Bertha Magdalene Hoyer, was 55 years of age, having been born in this city October 27, 1858 and had made her residence here all her life. She was married December 21, 1878 and besides her husband is survived by four children, two sons, Daniel Jr. and Elmer and two daughters, Mrs. Emil Sixta and Miss Harriet, all of this city. Three brothers, Charles and Albert Hoyer of this city and Edward Hoyer, Chicago and one sister, Mrs. Fred Lohe, of this city also survive. Mrs. Bleser's death was due to paralysis which she suffered Friday while with the family at the evening meal and she failed to rally and late Saturday it was apparent that death was but a matter of a few hours and the end came at 8 that evening. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 5, 1913 page 9 ******** [bur. 5-7-1913/cause: hemorrhage of the brain/bur. on DB Bleser lot]
D.B. BLESER (d. 1921) D.B. BLESER IS SUMMONED BY DEATH TODAY Daniel B. Bleser, pioneer resident, and for years head of the Kunz & Bleser Brewing company, died at his home 1115 South Eighth street early today after an illness that had incapacitated him for a long time. Mr. Bleser had suffered several attacks of apoplexy, each recurring attack weakening him and for some time his condition had been critical. The burial will be held Monday with service at St. Boniface church. Mr. Bleser was one of the best known men of the city up to his retirement from active business a few years ago. The death of Mrs. Bleser which occurred eight years ago deeply affected Mr. Bleser and he had been in decline since. Born at Rapids June 9, 1854, Mr. Bleser was a son of Adam Bleser, pioneer merchant of the county who for years conducted a general store at Rapids. After graduating from the First ward school, the family having removed to the city in the early 60’s, Mr. Bleser engaged in the farm machinery business and later became associated with Louis Kunz in organization of the Kunz & Bleser company, continuing until a few years ago when he turned his interests over to his sons. For the past few years, Mr. Bleser had not been actively engaged in Business. Mr. Bleser is survived by three children, Daniel C. and Elmer J., of this city and Mrs. Emil Sixta of Cleveland, Ohio, all of whom were at his bedside, when the end came. Two brothers, Joseph and Nicholas, of Milbank, S. D. and three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Staehle, Mrs. Frank A. Miller and Mrs. Norman Knudson, all of this city, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, June 10, 1921 P. 1 ******* [Daniel B Bleser/bur. 06-13-1921/cause: cerebral hemorrage]
DANIEL B. BLESER (d. 1944) Dan Bleser…Killed in Action …First Lieut. Daniel B. (Bud) Bleser, 28, son of Mrs. Arthur Barrie of 827 North Ninth street, pilot of a bomber of the Eighth U.S. Army Air Force, was killed over northern Ireland February 15… Receive Telegram News of the death of Lieutanant Bleser was contained in a telegram received Sunday afternoon by his mother from the secretary of war at Washington. It gave no details and said a letter will follow. The Manitowoc flier entered the Royal Canadian Air Force in September, 1941, and transferred to the Eighth U.S. air force last July. In letters home in recent months he told of being on patrol and reconnaissance duty in charge of a U.S. plane. He was born in this city in 1915, the son of Daniel C. and Myrtle Bleser. He attended Lincoln high school and was graduated from Lake Forest academy in Illinois and later from Lawrenceville academy in New Jersey, a preparatory school for Princeton university. He also attended Princeton and the Babson institute. Returning to Manitowoc he joined with his father in operation of the Bleser Brewing company in 1937. His father died in 1939. Lieut. Bleser enlisted in the RCAF in September, 1941, and trained at Toronto, Canada. He was commissioned and received his wings in August, 1942, and was assigned to Prince Edward Island for advanced navigation training. His last visit to Manitowoc was in November, 1942. The next month he went overseas to England and in July, 1943, transferred to the Eighth U.S. Army Air Force. Lieut. Bleser is survived by his mother, Mrs. Arthur Barrie of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Harold Alt of La Crosse. He was a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks… Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1944 P. 2 ******** [d. Ireland, killed in service/bur. on Daniel C. Bleser lot]
DANIEL C. BLESER (d. 1939) Bleser, Brewery President, Dies Connected With Industry Here For 35 Years; Was Former Bank Head Daniel C. Bleser, 56, founder and president of the Bleser Brewing Company, identified with the brew industry in Manitowoc the past 35 years, and former bank president, died Sunday evening at the home, 1119 Lincoln boulevard. He had been in failing health several months but until three weeks ago was active in the management of the Bleser Company. For many years he was president and manager of the Kingsbury Breweries Company, operating breweries in this city and Sheboygan, retiring from that company in 1934. Two years later he organized his own company. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services for Mr. Bleser will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Bleser was born in this city in 1884, in a frame dwelling on the site now occupied by the Bleser brewery. He was a son of Daniel B. and Bertha Bleser. His father and Louis Kunz owned and operated the Kunz-Bleser Brewing Company on Marshall street. He attended the First Ward high school from which he was graduated and enrolled in the Spencerian Business college at Milwaukee, where he completed a business course. Returning to Manitowoc Mr. Bleser became identified with the Kunz-Bleser Company, taking over his father's interests after the latter's death. In 1918 the Manitowoc Products Company was organized, taking over the Kunz- Bleser Company, the Schreihart Brewing Company and (continued on p.2) (page 2) the Rahr Brewing Company and he became an officer in the consolidated comp- any. Headed Kingsbury In 1926 the company took over the Gutsch Brewing Company and the Schrier Brewing Company at Sheboygan. A few years later the Kingsbury Breweries Com- pany was organized with head offices in this city. He became president and general manager of this company. The company attained a national reputation for distribution of the firm's brand of beer. In June, 1934, Mr. Bleser resigned as an executive of the Kingsbury commpany and for a year and half was not active in the brewing industry. In December, 1936, he founded the Bleser Brewing Company, and incorporated the business with his son, Daniel Bleser, Jr., and son-in-law, Harold Alt. The company converted the plant of the old Manitowoc Products Company, formerly the Schreihart Brewing Company, at Tenth and Washington streets, into a modern brewing plant. Offices were opened in January, 1937, and the first beer put on the market the following June. Mr. Bleser had other affiliations in the financial and business life of Manitowoc. He was president and a director of the Manitowoc National Bank, retiring from his bank affiliations several months ago. He was also president of the Hamachek-Bleser automobile agency. Officer in State Group The Manitowoc brewer was active in national and state organizations of brewers and maltsters, serving as an officer and director in a number of groups. In 1933 he was elected vice-president and a director of the Wisconsin State Brewers Association, at the reorganization meeting in Milwaukee. The association had been active before prohibition but for 13 years had been dormant. He also served on the regional state board. Mr. Bleser was a vice-president of the American Brewers Association. His affiliations included the Elks, Eagles, Lakeside Country Club and the Rotary Club. In 1908 Mr. Bleser married Myrtle J. Smalley of this city. Survivors are the widow: daughter, Mrs. Harold Alt of this city; son, Daniel B., of this city; sister, Mrs. Irene Sixta of Whittier, Calif.; and a brother, Elmer, of this city. The body will lie in state at the Bleser home from Tuesday afternoon until the hour of the services Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1939 p.1 ********* [age 55 yrs./cause: cancer] ********* WEDDING PLANS WERE A SECRET D.B.(sic) Bleser Jr. and Miss Myrtle Smalley Steal March on Their Friends WEDDED AT NOON TODAY Departed on Honeymoon Tour Through South and Will Then Take Up Home in This City - Are Popular With Friends Daniel B. Bleser, Jr., and Miss Myrtle Smalley, two of the city's well known young people joined the ranks of the wedded today, the marriage ceremony being performed at the parsonage of St. Boniface Catholic church at high noon, Rev. Father Peil officiating at the service. Mr. Bleser and bride departed at once for a honeymoon tour through the South and after an absence of a month will return to take up their home here. Plans for the wedding were secret and well guarded and the announcement will come as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple. In furtherance of the plan to escape their friends, the hour of the wedding was noon so that immediately upon conclusion of the service the couple was taken at once to the C. & N.W. station to board a train for the South. The ceremony at St. Boniface parsonage was a quiet one and only members of the immediate families of the principals were present. Mrs. Fred Lobe, godmother to the groom and his brother, Elmer Bleser attended the couple Friends of Mr. Bleser and his bride have long suspected that the attachment between the two would lead to the altar but no intimation had been given that the marriage was contemplated at this time. Both Mr. Bleser and Miss Smalley are natives of Manitowoc and have surrounded themselves with a host of friends whose well wishes for their happiness will be sincere. They have taken a prominent place in social affairs and enjoy the esteem of their associates. Mr. Bleser is a son of D.H. Bleser of the Kunz and Bleser Brewinig Co., and is known to business circles of the city as a capable young man who possesses the qualifications for a successful career. He is a graduate of the South Side High School and has during the past few years, devoted time to engineering. Mr, Bleser has been associated with his father in the conduct of the large plant of the Kunz and Bleser Co. and will continue with the concern. His bride is a daughter of Mrs. C.C. Smalley and is a charming girl, possesses those qualities of heart and head which has surrounded her with a large circle of admiring friends. She is a graduate of the North Side School and attended Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Bleser will reside in the the Southside when they return from their trip. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., June 3, 1908
EDWIN J. BLESER (d. 1963) Edwin J. Bleser, 68, of 1219 Windiate St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient six weeks. Funeral services will be qt 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bleser was born Nov. 20, 1894, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late William and Louise Keil Bleser. He married Mamie Delsman at Francis Creek Aug. 18, 1920. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until retiring a year ago and moving to Manitowoc. He was a member of Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion, Council No. 710, Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc Barracks 2565, Veterans of World War I, and Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church. During World War I he served 22 months in France and Germany and was a sergeant in the infantry. Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Ida Einberger, of Cincinnati, Ohio. A son, William, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Womans' Club and at 8 p.m. by Holy Name Society. Two Rivers Reporter, November 18, 1963 P. T-3
ELIZABETH BLESER Mrs. Albert Bleser, 54, died at her home at Rockwood Monday noon after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home here and at 10 o'clock from St. Ann's Catholic church in Francis Creek with the Rev. Joseph Rauch officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery here. Mrs. Bleser, nee Elizabeth Baranowski, was born Aug. 27, 1888 at Ravanna, Michigan. She came to Wisconsin in 1902 and on Nov. 25, 1911 married Mr. Bleser. The couple came to Rockwood in 1922 and lived there since. Survivors are the widower; one son, Earl, at home; one brother, George Baranowski of Cooperstown; and one grandchild. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday morning to the time of the funeral and the rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 15, 1943 P.11 ******* [d. 06-14-1943/age 54 yrs./cause: mediastinal tumor/wife of Albt. Bleser]
ELMER J. BLESER Elmer J. Bleser, 57, (photo) of 854 North 13th street, lifelong resident of the city and in recent years a life underwriter here, died last night at his home. He suffered a stroke several months ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier mortuary chaptel (sic), the Rev. F.C. St.Clair of the St. James church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. There will be Masonic rites at the grave. Mr. Bleser, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Bleser, was born in this city in 1889 and was graduated from the first ward high school. He later took a business college course and was employed in the offices of the Kunz-Bleser brewery, of which his father was one of the founders. In 1921 he became a member of the Hamacheck-Bleser automobile agency with his brother, the late Daniel C. Bleser, and Jule Hamachek as partners. Retiring from the automobile business in 1931 Mr. Bleser became an officer in the Metalware corporation in Two Rivers. For the past 10 years he had been a life underwriter in this city. He was active in athletics during his school days and continued his interest, principally football and basketball, in later years, being a steady attendant at high school games. He was a member of the Masonic order and the Manitowoc Life Underwriters. In 1913 he married Miss Thea Luhman of this city. She survives with a daughter, Suzanne and a sister, Mrs. Emil Sixta of Idyllwild, Calif. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 8, 1947 P.2 ******** [d. 08-07-1947/age 57 yrs.] ******** LUHMAN HOME IS SCENE OF A PRETTY NUPTIAL CELEBRATION MISS THEA LUHMAN IS BRIDE OF ELMER J.BLESER WHILE MANY GUESTS SMILE GOOD WILL TO COUPLE One of the largest and prettiest weddings of the fall season was celebrated at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. F.S. Luhman Saturday evening when their daughter, Miss Thea was given in marriage to Elmer Joseph Bleser, the ceremony being solemnized by the Rev. Kieb, of Green Bay. A party of sixty guests, relatives and friends, attended the wedding. Decorations, appropriate to the season, of autumn leaves, vines and ferns made a pretty setting for the happy celebration and as the bridal party descended the stairway and marched through the bower from the stairway to the parlor, Urban's orchestra rendered Mendelssohn's wedding march. A color scheme of yellow and white predominated in the decorations. The bride was attired in a gown of white charmeuse, with cap and veil, caught with orange blossoms held by a diamond pendant, the gift of the groom. Mrs. Lucile Leuhr-Conger was matron of honor and wore a gown of Nile green crepe de chine, while Misses Louise Hoover, of Bushnell, Ill., and Miss Harriet Bleser were bridesmaids, Miss Hoover wearing white crepe de chine and Miss Bleser a gown of yellow charmeuse. Little Madeline Zentner, neice(sic) of the bride, was the flower girl, Irwin Kunz, brother of the groom, attended as groomsman. Following congratulations and a wedding dinner, the bridal couple departed at 10:35 for a honeymoon trip and after a tour of two weeks, will return here to take up their home residing at So. Ninth and Marshal street where a new home has been erected for them. Mr. Bleser and his bride are among the best known young people of the city and their union is a source of gratification to a large circle of friends. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.S. Luhman and is a young lady of beauty and grace whose accomplishments have made her popular in circles in which she moves. She is a native of the city and a graduated of the local schools. Mr. Bleser is a son of D.B. Bleser and is one of the promising young business men of the city, possessing qualification that make for a successful career. Mr. Bleser is associated with the Kunz & Bleser Brewing Co., of which his father is an officer. Both Mr. Bleser and his bride have been social favorites in the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 13, 1913 p.1
JOHN BLESER JOHN BLESER, 48, RAPIDS FARMER, DIES TODAY John Bleser, 48, well known town of Rapids farmer and a brother of Supervisor Louis Bleser of Manitowoc Rapids, passed away this morning at the hospital. Although in failing health he was able to be about his duties on the homestead farm, west of the city, until a week ago when he was removed to the hospital here. The deceased was born in the town of Rapids in 1883 and always made his home in the county. He was a great lover of fishing and hunting and although of a quiet and retiring disposition boasted of a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his passing. He was married 21 years ago to Miss Rose Anderes of Reif's Mills who survives him with three children, Lester, 19, Hildegard, 17, and Agnes, 13. In addition his aged mother, Mrs. Adam Bleser, of Rapids, two brothers, Louis and Walter, both of Rapids, and three sisters, Mrs. C.W. Meisnest and Mrs. Nic Fey, both of this city, and Mrs. Frank Hall of Route 6, also survive. The remains will be removed to the homestead from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home on Wednesday afternoon and burial will take place Thursday morning at nine from the home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church here, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1932 P. 2 ******** [bur. 3-17-1932/age 48 yrs/cause: inanition with carcinoma of stomach]
LAURA BLESER Mrs. Louis Bleser, 69, of route 5, Manitowoc, died suddenly Friday evening at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Bleser, nee Laura M____, was born in 1880 in ___. She was married to Louis Bleser in 1901 and the couple would have celebrated its 48th wedding anniver- sary next Monday. Survivors are the husband; two sons, Raymond of Manitowoc and Randolph of route 5; three brothers, Fred of Seattle, and Charles and Frank of Manitowoc; sister, Miss Elizabeth of Manitowoc; five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. Monday until time of services on Tuesday. Mrs. Bleser was a member of the Bethany Ladies Aid society of the _____ church. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1949 P. 2 ****** [d. 12-23-1949/age 69 yrs./wife of Louis Bleser]
LESTER N. BLESER Lester N. Bleser, 73, of 2816 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, May 31, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9;30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bleser was born May 3, 1912, in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Rose Andrews Bleser. He grew up and was educated at McAllister School and was a dairy farmer on the homestead farm all his life. He married Martha Kiedrowski on November 14, 1951, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 19, 1970. Mr. Bleser was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Henry Oswald of Reifs Mills, Wisconsin, and Hildegarde and Lester Oswald of Stone Road, Whitelaw, Wisconsin, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold 9th Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a parish prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by Deacon Don Gigure. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1985 P. 3
LILLIAN BLESER Mrs. Raymond (Lillian) Bleser, 73, of 1509 Orchard Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon in University Hospitals-Madison. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bleser, nee Lillian Hill, was born Nov. 2, 1904 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Sacvania Hill. She was married to Raymond G. Bleser Aug. 2, 1930 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple settled here after marriage. She was a charter member of Holy Innocents Parish and Christian Mothers Altar Society and a member of Catholic women's Club and Maryknoll Mission Society and was a volunteer worker for the Cancer Society and Holy Family Hospital. For many years she was a receptionist at Park Medical Center of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Joan Bleser of Green Bay and Kent and Mary Bleser of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Harry Hill of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Buckley of Maribel and Miss Viola Bleser of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Cathy, Jim, Julie and Kristin Bleser and nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 25, 1978 page 3 ******* (Note from transcriber: (there are some errors in this obit. Mother's maiden name was Svacina and a surviving sister is Viola Hill not Viola Bleser. Lillian was my dad's cousin)
LOUIS BLESER Louis Bleser, 90, Goodwin Rd., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bleser was born Oct. 10, 1876, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Adam and Mary Wiesner Bleser. He married Laura Meisnest Dec. 26, 1901 at Saint Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. She died December 23, 1949. He owned and operated a farm until retiring in 1951. He was a former chairman of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and a member of the Manitowoc County Highway Commission. Survivors are two sons, Raymond and Randy, and a sister, Elizabeth Hall, of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald-Times, November 3, 1966
LOUISE BLESER (d. 1940) Mrs. Louise Bleser, 81, widow of William Bleser, died at the home of her son, Edwin, Manitowoc route 5, Tuesday afternoon soon after suffering a stroke. She had gone to her son’s home for a visit and was apparently in good health when stricken. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight, and Friday morning will be removed to the Rockwood Lutheran church where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Edwin Zell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Bleser, nee Kiel, was born Oct. 10, 1859, in the Town of Kossuth, of which she was a lifelong resident. She was married Nov. 20, 1876, to William Bleser. He died 13 years ago. The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. George Einberger of New Orleans, La.; three sons, Arthur of Two Rivers, route 3, Albert and Edwin, both of Manitowoc, route 5; one sister, Alvine Pitz of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies’ Aid of the Rockwood Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 6, 1940 P. 14 ******* [d. 11-05-1940/age 84 yrs.]
LOUISE BLESER (d. 2002) Louise Bleser, age 89, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Sunday evening, Oct. 6, 2002 at the Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002 at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, with Sister Marlene Greatens officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Louise was born March 10, 1913 in Manitowoc County to the late Arthur and Rose Kazda Bleser, and has been a lifelong area resident. She loved animals especially horses. Survivors include one sister: Florence VanDrisse of Kingsbridge. Louise is further survived by a niece: Carol and Art Ewen of Francis Creek; a nephew: Gilbert VanDrisse of Two Rivers; and by her great-nieces and nephews: Pam, Jeff, Lori, Jason, David, Marty, Matthew, Dean and Danny. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law: Gilbert VanDrisse. Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Lambert Funeral Home in Mishicot, until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 2002 P. A3
MAMIE M. BLESER Mamie M. Bleser, 94, of 1219 Windiate Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, October 20, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 10, 1896 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Louis and Anna Bauman Delsman. She married Edwin J. Bleser on August 18, 1920 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. He preceded her in death November 17, 1963. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until 1962 when they moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Anne's Society of Francis Creek, the Catholic Womens Club, The MaryKnoll Mission Society, The Manitowoc Senior Citizens, Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Christian Women of Holy Innocents. Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Quirin Delsman of Manitowoc, Clarence and Dorothy Delsman of Brown Deer, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a son, William; two sisters and six brothers. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm this Monday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 pm by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 22, 1990 page B8
MARTHA BLESER Mrs. Lester Bleser, 59, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bleser, nee Martha Kiedrowski, was born April 6, 1911, at Walsh, N.D., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kiedrowski. She was married to Lester Bleser Nov. 14, 1951, at Manitowoc. They farmed at Rt. 4, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; five brothers, Paul of Detroit, Zigmund, Francis, Edmund and Peter of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bennington of Detroit, Miss Jada and Mrs. Cecelia Ditty of Delano, Minn. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1970 ********* [d. 06-19-1970/age 59 yrs./wife of Lester N. Bleser]
RANDOLPH F. BLESER Randolph F. Bleser, 67, of 3504 Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at his residence. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Felton will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Bleser was born Dec. 8, 1915, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, Town of Manitowoc County, son of the late Louis and Laura Meisnest Bleser. He married the former Anna Leggio. He was employed as a Steam Fitter, retiring in 1980. Mr. Bleser was a member of Steam Fitter Local No. 298, and a Veteran serving the United States Army and World War II. Survivors include his wife, Anna; a son and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Mary Krajnik of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Donald O'Hearn of Dana Point, California, Jeanne and Kenneth Tuschl of Nashville, Tennessee, and Mary Bleser of Manitowoc; a brother, Raymond Bleser of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1983 P. 3
RAYMOND G. BLESER Raymond G. Bleser, age 90, a Manitowoc County Health Care Center resident, died Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 1994, at the Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 1994, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 27, 1904, in Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Laura Meinest Bleser. He married the former Lillian Hill on August 2, 1930, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. She preceded him in death September 23, 1978. Mr. Bleser was employed with the A&P Whitehouse Milk Company until his retirement. He is a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, former member of the Traffic Commission, City of Manitowoc, and a member of the Ostomy Club. He was the basketball coach at Holy Innocents School for 30 years and was instrumental in developing many students’ athlete careers. During his coaching career he brought many championships to Holy Innocents. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed playing softball with various Manitowoc County teams. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Joan Bleser, Green Bay, Kent and Mary Jo Bleser, Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren, Cathy, Jim, Julie, Kristin; two great-grandchildren, Connor and Kaitlin; other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Randolph. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 9, 1994 P. A2 ********** [widower of Lillian Bleser]
ROSE BLESER (d. 1940) Mrs. Walter Bleser, 45, died early today at the farm home on Route 5, Manitowoc. She submitted to an operation two weeks ago. Funeral service will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o’clock from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Bleser, nee Rose Karbon, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karbon was born in Kossuth in 1895. In 1917 she was married to Walter Bleser, farmer and insurance salesman, and they located on the farm home near Four Corners. Survivors are the widower; daughter Ethel, at home; six brothers, George of Route 5, Manitowoc, James, of Francis Creek, Peter, Adolph, and Joseph, of Kossuth, Charles of Larrabee; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Cherney of Maribel, Mrs. Mary Kronforst, of Larrabee, Mrs. Matt Decker of route 2, Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday evening until the hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1940 P. 2 ******* [d. 12-13-1940/age 45 yrs./cause: myocarditis dilatation of heart/ bur. on Walter Bleser lot]
ROSE BLESER (d. 1958) Mrs. Arthur J. Bleser, 72, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. The Town of Kossuth resident had been ill over a period of time. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Rose Kazda was born Feb. 16, 1886, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine Zaruba Kazda. She was married in 1908 to Arthur J. Bleser and the couple settled on the Kazda homestead farm. She is survived by the husband, two daughters, Miss Louise Bleser at home and Mrs. Gilbert Van Drisse of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a brother, Adolph of West Allis; a sister, Mrs. Emma Schwantes of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, 7 Apr 1958 ********* [d. 04-06-1958/age 72 yrs./wife of Arthur J. Bleser] ********* The marriage of Arthur Bleser of Manitowoc and Rose Kazda of this place took place Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock, Judge Chloupek officiating. Adolph Kazda who attends the Oshkosh Normal School was home a few days last week to attend the wedding of his sister. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 14, 1908
ROSE BLESER (d. 1969) Mrs. John Bleser, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient three months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Diedrich will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bleser, nee Rose Andres, was born May 25, 1890, at Reif Mills, daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Nicolai Andres. She was married to John Bleser in June, 1990, and the couple farmed in the homestead farm. Mr. Bleser died March 17, 1932. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Survivors include a son, Lester, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Oswald and Mrs. Lester Oswald of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a brother Joseph, of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. John Herrmann, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 12 great grand- children. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1969 P. 5 ******** [widow of John Bleser]
THEA L. BLESER Funeral services for Thea L. Bleser, 87, a Valle Verde Retirement Home, Calif., resident, who died June 22, at her residence after a lingering illness, were held July 3. Burial was in Manitowoc. Mrs. Bleser was born Jan. 31, 1892, in Manitowoc. She was a music graduate from Milwaukee Downer College. She was married to Elmer J. Bleser Oct. 11, 1913, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1947. From 1952 to 1957, Mrs. Bleser was house mother at the University of Illinois where she was an honorary member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She also was house mother at the University of Denver Kappa Sigma fraternity house. Moving to Santa Barbara in 1962, she began an active membership in Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert J. Reese of Carpinteria, Calif., and two grandsons. The McDermott-Crockett Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 18 1979 P. 3 ********** [d. Santa Barbara, CA/age 87 yrs/cremains/widow of Elmer J. Bleser]
WALTER BLESER Walter Bleser, 60, of Four Corners, well known fire insurance company official and former teacher, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home this morning. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Bleser was born in the county in 1886 and when a young man taught in the city and county schools. In 1917 he married Miss Rose Karbon, who died six years ago. For 28 years he was secretary of the Manitowoc Mutual Fire Insurance company and was also a director of the Wisconsin State Mutual Insurance association. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Paul Risch of route 5, Manitowoc; brother, Louis of route 5, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Meisnest and Mrs. Nic Fey of this city, Mrs. Frank Hall of route 5, Manitowoc; and a grandson, Donald Risch. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1946 P. 2 ******* [d. 10-08-1946/age 60 yrs.]
WILLIAM BLESER (d. 1927) WM. BLESER DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF FEW MONTHS William Bleser, aged 74, Route 6 farmer who for over 50 years has made his home in this county, passed away at the home this morning after a lingering illness of several months. Complications incident to old age caused death. Born in Germany, November 26, 1853, Mr. Bleser removed to this country at the age of 14 years, and later removed to Manitowoc county where he has since lived. He is survived by his wife who was Louise ???kel before her marriage 50 years ago, a daughter, Mrs. George Igenberger and three sons, Arthur of Kings Bridge, Albert of Rockwood and Edward who made his home with his parents. A brother Peter Bleser, of Two Rivers, and two sisters, Sister M. Johonana (sic), and Mrs. Charles Hammer of Chicago, also survive. Four grandchildren also remain to mourn the passing of Mr. Bleser. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the home and at 9 from St. Anne’s church at Francis Creek . Burial will take place at Evergreen in this city. Manitowoc Herald News, May 5, 1927 P. 1 ******* [bur. 5-9-1927/cause: pleuro-pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Louise Bleser lot]
WILLIAM BLESER (d. 1959) William Bleser, 30, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Union Grove following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bleser was born Sept. 3, 1928, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bleser, who survive him. He attended St. Coletta School at Jefferson, Wis., for a number of years and for the past 12 years lived at Union Grove. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1959 P. 13 ****** [d. 08-02-1959 at Dover Racine WI/age 30 yrs./son of Edwin J. and Mamie Bleser]
AUGUSTINA BLIESENER Augustine Göttling Marriage • Pomerania, Germany, Parish Register Transcripts, 1544-1883 Name Augustine Göttling Event Type Marriage Gender Weiblich (Female) Age at Marriage 29 Birth Date 1815 Marriage Date 11. Nov 1844 (11 Nov 1844) Marriage Parish Resehl Parish as it Appears Rehseel Lange Father's Name Martin Göttling Spouse David Fr Ferdinand Bliesner Spouse Gender Männlich (Male) Spouse Age 23 "Pomerania, Germany, Parish Register Transcripts, 1544-1883" ***** Augustine Bliesener Emigration • Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934 Name: Augustine Bliesener Gender: weiblich (Female) Departure Age: 54 Birth Date: abt 1815 Residence Place: Reschl, Preußen Departure Date: 17. Apr 1869 (17 Apr 1869) Departure Place: Hamburg, Deutschland (Germany) Arrival Place: Quebec Relationship: Frau (Wife) Ship Name: Louise Köhn Captain: Tönjes Shipping Clerk: Gustav Böhme & Co. Shipping Line: Hinrich Wilhelm Köhn Ship Type: Segelschiff Ship Flag: Deutschland Accommodation: ohne Angabe Volume: 373-7 I, VIII A 1 Band 023 A Household Members (Name) Relationship Ferdin.d Bliesener Augustine Bliesener Frau (Wife) August Bliesener Sohn (Son) "Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934" ***** [Mrs. Ferd BLIEHSNER]
FERDINAND BLIESENER A stroke took the life of South Main St. resident Ferdinand Gliesner(sic) on Sat. The deceased had lived many years in our city and reached the age of 79. He is survived by several grown children. The funeral was Mon. from the Lutheran Church. Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900 ******* [Ferdinand Bliesner/cause: old age] (Note: I believe the newspaper erred in the surname, it has happened before.)
PAULINE BLIESENER Mrs. Pauline Bliesner(sic), 1402 South Ninth St., died last evening of general debility. She was 84 years old. The remains will be shipped to Manitowoc Tuesday morning where interment will be made. Sheboygan Evening Press, Aug. 10, 1912 page 1 ******** [Paulina Bliesner/cause: heart disease]]
DOROTHY G. BLIMEL "Dorothy G. Blimel, age 93, of 1137 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Nov. 10, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Dorothy was born June 12, 1914, daughter of the late Hugo and Blanche (Jana) Shimek. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1932. In 1933, Dorothy graduated from Manitowoc County Normal Teacher's College. On May 6, 1941, she married LeRoy Blimel at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1955. Dorothy was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. She taught second grade at Holy Innocents Parish. A lifelong volunteer, she was a Girl Scout leader, a neighborhood chairman. Dorothy was actively involved at St. Mary's Parish as a Rosary Altar Society member and past president and member of the St. Mary's School Board, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was also an adviser of the Junior Daughters' of Isabella, a member of the Daughters' of Isabella and its past Regent (1979-1981 and 1985-1987). In addition, she was past president of the Wisconsin Czechs, member of the Wisconsin Czech Choraliers, and the Pinecrest Historical Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Dorothy was also preceded in death by her two brothers: Hugo and Edward Shimek; a step- brother: Roman Koepple and stepsister: Helen Timm. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the third floor nursing staff, hospice staff, and Dr. Alfredo Diaz at Aurora Medical Center as well as the VNA staff. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 12, 2007"
LEROY BLIMEL LeRoy Blimmel, 41, of 1137 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital following a heart attack. Mr. Blimmel was born Jan. 31, 1914, at Francis Creek, where he married the former Dorothy Shimek in 1941. The couple moved to Manitowoc shortly after where he was employed by the E.W. Braunel Plumbing Co. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Ellen, Kay, and a son, Gary; four sisters, Mrs. Vernon Steinbrecher and Mrs. Emil Shoulak of Manitowoc and Mrs. Roland Peltier and Mrs. Roman Koeppel of Francis Creek. Mr. Blimmel was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements will be completed Tuesday by the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1955 P. 15 ******* Funeral services for LeRoy Blimmel, 41, of 1137 S. 26th St., Manitowoc who died Monday, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday by the Holy Name Society and the Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 2, 1955 P. 11 ******* [d. 08-01-1955/age 41 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Dorothy Blimel lot]
CLARA VICTORIA BLITZ Clara Victoria Blitz, age 97, of 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday, March 14, 2003 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Clara Mellberg was born May 1, 1905 in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Gustav and Emma Anderson Mellberg. In 1922, Clara married William Leo Watson, he preceded her in death in 1927. In 1932, Clara married Vernon Blitz in Manitowoc, and he preceded her in death in 1986. Clara was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, past president of the California Republican Women's Auxiliary and past member of the Two Rivers Shrine Auxiliary. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Daniel and Shirley Blitz, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Janice (Don) Soeldner, Orlando, Fla.; Elizabeth (Tom) Kocourek, Shoto; Jackie (Jim) Vogel, Woodland Hills, Calif.; Michael (Cheryl) Nelson, California; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husbands: William and Vernon, Clara was preceded in death by one daughter: Aliene Allard in 1995; three brothers: Millard, William and Emmett; two sisters: Helen; and an infant sister, Jenny. Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church Chapel on Thursday, March 20, 2003, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Blitz family. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's Home and everyone who took such good care of Clara. Herald Times Reporter, March 2003 ********* [Widow of Vernon]
SHIRLEY M. (WEDERETZ) BLITZ Shirley M. Blitz, age 81, of 845 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, passed away Thursday evening, May 11, 2006, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Steven Olson will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Shirley was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late H.L. and Hattie Blumenstein Wedertz. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1942 from Lincoln High School. She then attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. On July 14, 1945, Shirley married Daniel C. Blitz in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 60 years together with a family reunion last summer. Shirley was a true lady. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Service League of Manitowoc County, Shrine Auxiliary, and the Lakeshore Humane Society. Shirley loved needlepoint, crossword puzzles, Door County, retail therapy, her dogs and especially her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her husband Daniel, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; special family and friends (private). Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and brother-in-law; Betty and Gordun Lund; and recently her grandson, Michael Soeldner. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, First Lutheran Church, or Big Brothers/Big Sister of Manitowoc. The Jens Family Fuenral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the special caregivers at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center for the love and kindness shown to Shirley in the final year of her life. It was a blessing to know that she had loving hands caring for her. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 2006
VERNON C. BLITZ Mr. Vernon C. Blitz, 82, of 1106 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 22, 1986 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate with cremation to take place and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Blitz was born April 26, 1904, at Menomonie, Mich., son of the late George and Bessie Blitz. He was educated in Menomonie, Mich. He married Clara Mellberg, Dec. 8, 1932 at Waukegan, Ill. The couple would have celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary this December. Mr. Blitz was employed with Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company for 33 years and he was in charge of produce and dairy products. He was employed with The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company from 1932 to 1950 in Manitowoc and from 1950 to 1972 in San Diego, Calif. and then the couple returned to Manitowoc to make their home, retiring in 1969. Mr. Blitz was a member of First Lutheran Church, The Foresters and the UCT. Survivors include his wife of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Shirley Blitz of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Aliene and Edward Allard of Lake Isabella, Calif.; 4 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Friends may call at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from noon until the time of services on Tuesday. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 23, 1986 page 11 ********* [cremains]
JULIUS BLOCK Another of our early pioneers has gone to his rest. Julius Block, a well-known resident of Manitowoc, died of old age debility Friday evening in the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto. Mr. Block was born 20 February 1825 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After leaving school he learned hand-tailoring and in 1853 came to America, arriving in Buffalo, New York, on 02 November. He remained there 6 months and then traveled on to Chicago. He did not stay there very long either and in 1855 traveled once again this time to Manitowoc where he remained. For many years he operated a tailor shop here until old age made it impossible, at which time he opened a candy store which he operated until his death. Since the death of his wife in October 1907, he has been living with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Otto. During his years in our city Mr. Block maintained an interest in local affairs and his fellow citizens provided him with many positions of trust. During his 60 years he was often elected to the office of Alderman for the 3rd Ward and for many years occupied the office of village marshal, and served as auxiliary sheriff during several administrations. He was very active in the establishment of the volunteer fire company and served many years as a member of the hook and ladder company… His large funeral was held Monday afternoon. The flag was flown at half-mast at the fire stations. Mr. Block is survived by 2 children –Mr. P.A. Block in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Arthur Otto here. Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909 ******* EARLY DAY CITY MARSHALL IS DEAD Julius Block, Who Served City in 1865, Called WAS PIONEER TAILOR Julius Block, a pioneer resident and early day business man of this city who conducted one of the first tailoring establishments here and served as city marshal and undersheriff, is dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto, N. Eleventh Street, aged 84 years. Mr. Block’s death occurred Friday night and resulted from infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held from the Otto home Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Block’s death removes another from the fast depleting ranks of pioneers of the city and emphasizes anew the near approach of the day when the last of the sturdy men who blazed the way to progress of the present day Manitowoc, will have responded to the last summons in life. When Mr. Block came to this city, it was a hamlet of homes, surrounded by dense forests and with others of his day assisted in building up the city which has come to be recognized as one of the first in Wisconsin. For many years Mr. Block followed his business as a tailor and when forced to retire because of ill health and age, he conducted a small candy store on Washington Street, closing his store after the death of his wife eighteen months ago. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Black had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Otto, who with one son, P.A. Block of LaCrosse are the only survivors. Mr. Block was one of the early day officiates of the city and county, serving as village marshal for several years in 1865 and later was appointed under sheriff during the administration of Sheriff Whittenburg and P. Mulholland. He was active in the work of building up the city in that day and in later life retained the esteem and friendship of a large circle of friends. Mr. Block had been in failing health for several years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 27, 1909 page 1 ******* Mr. P.A. Block of La Crosse is visiting here to attend the funeral of his father, Julius Block. Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909 ******* Another of the early immigrants from the Fatherland received his summons the past week when Julius Block died in this city. Mr. Block was born in Germany in 1825 and came to Manitowoc in 1853, at the flood tide of early German Settlement, and had resided here since. In the early days he served both as village marshall and deputy sheriff. For many years he was proprietor of a successful tailoring shop. He is survived by a son P.A. Block of LaCrosse and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto of this city from whose home the funeral was held Tuesday. In the early days of the city Mr. Block was an influential citizen and had been during his long residence a respected one of the practical type. Manitowoc Pilot, March 4, 1909 ******* [bur. 03-02-1909/cause: apoplexy] ******* Guardian for Julius Black(sic) Asked in Probate Court, Milwaukee Woman in Case Appointment of a guardian for Julius Black is asked in Probate Court and the matter is up for a hearing this afternoon. According to the testimony Block sold his property to his two children, J. Black and Mrs.Otto, in return for which he was to have his maintenance. Black claims that he was not supported and wants the deed revoked, which the children maintain that a guardian ought to be appointed. Much of the testimony consists of the relationship of the elder Block and a Milwaukee woman. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Dec. 1, 1908 ********** DAUGHTER IS GUARDIAN Mrs. Julie Otto To Have Charge of Block Estate Mrs. Julie Otto, a daughter, has been appointed to assume charge of the affairs of Julius Block, an aged South Side resident who has been at Milwaukee of late and provision will be made his care. Block, according to testimony in the hearing, had been offered a home by both his son and daughter, but the children objected to his association with a woman whom he is said to have admitted to his home. Block owns two building on Washington Street and if the revenue is insufficient to support him, the children will care for him, providing he returns here. Little contest was raised in the case. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Dec. 2, 1908
MARGARET A. BLOCK Mrs. Margaret A. Block, 64, of 1519 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 13, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Salvation Army Citadel Chapel, Manitowoc. Major David Biggs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Block, nee Margaret Ann Graff, was born July 9, 1921, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Harold and Harriet Warner Graff. She was married to Walter Block, in 1935, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Block was a member of Salvation Army Citadel of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Walter; her stepfather, Luke Sovine of Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter-in-law; seven daughters and sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
SOPHIA M. BLOCK Again another old German settler of our town has passed. Mrs. Julius Block closed her tired eyes in the final sleep on Thursday last week. Mrs. Block was born Marie Sophie Schultz on 26 May 1818 in Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg- Schwerin, therefore she reached the age of 89 years 4 months and 29 days. In 1846 she married her now surviving husband, Julius C. Block, with whom she came to America in 1853. The family first settled in Buffalo, New York, but only remained there 5 months before they moved west to make their residence in Chicago. The family stayed there until 1854, and then in 1855 the family moved to Manitowoc where the deceased has lived for 52 years. Her husband operated a tailoring business until age made that profession impossible and then established a sweet shop. In recent years the deceased grew weaker and weaker and then caught a terrible chill several weeks ago which her weakened body could not fend off, resulting in death. In addition to her elderly husband she is survived by a son Philipp A. Block in La Crosse, a daughter here - Mrs. R.A. Otto, as well as a host of friends she made over the years. On Sunday she was carried to her final rest. Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907 (There is a thank you ad in this edition, especially thanking Carl H. Paulus for delivering the graveside oration. It is signed by Julius G. Block, husband; Philipp A. Block, son; Mrs. A. Otto, daughter.) ******** Philipp A. Block of La Crosse, son of Julius Block here, together with his wife were recent visitors in our city. The reason for his visit to his old hometown was a sad one in that he was attending his mother’s funeral. Mr. Block has for many years been the proprietor of a large brewery in La Crosse, but still has many friends here. Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907 ******** DIED: Mrs. Julius Block, aged 89 years, died on Thursday of last week, after an illness of two months, at her home on Washington street. She was born in Germany, and with her husband came to this country in 1853, locating in Manitowoc in 1855, where she had resided ever since. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mr. R. A. Otto and P.A. Block of La Crosse. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. and the interment took place at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 31, 1907 pg. 1 ******** [bur. 10-26-1907/cause: senility]
CAROLINE BLOEDORN Mrs. H. Bloedorn Summoned Today Mrs. Henry Bloedorn, 611 North Sixth street, passed away at her home this morning. Mrs. Bloedorn was thirty-seven years of age and was born in Calumet county. Her husband and one daughter, Martha, survive. The funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 14, 1923 ******** [Caroline Mrs. Henry/bur 08-16-1923/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]
HENRY R. BLOEDORN HENRY BLOEDORN DIES LAST EVE AT HOSPITAL After a three months illness, Henry Bloedorn, aged 47 years, passed away last night at the hospital here. He was removed to the hospital from his home, 518 North Fourth street, a few days ago. Funeral services for the deceased who has been a resident of this city for the past 22 years and was employed as a fireman at the Cereal Products Co. plant, will be held Monday morning at 9:15 from the home and at 9:30 from the Sacred Heart church, Father Grace officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. The deceased was born at Brillion July 30, 1883, and resided at Appleton and Antigo before locating here. He is survived by his widow who was Miss Mary Hartlaub, a daughter by a former marriage, Martha Bloedorn, a son, Arthur, three sisters, Mrs. Albert Brown, Brillion, Mrs. Carl Baker and Clara Bloedorn, both of Antigo and Fred of Brillion. The deceased was a member of the E.F.U. and the Holy Name Society. The remains were removed to the family home this afternoon from the Pfeffer parlors. Manitowoc Herald News, November 15, 1930 P. 4 ******* (Note: Stone reads July 30, 1885) [Henry Bloedorn/bur. 11-17-1930/age 49 yrs/cause: peritonitis] [Note: this may be the same Henry, but the birth year would have to be 1881.]
RICHARD W. BLOEDORN Richard W. (Swede) Bloedorn, 66, of 1836 Belmont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Bloedorn was born Feb. 17, 1910, at Antigo, son of the late Richard and Emma Bloedorn. He married Viola Behlhausen in 1936 at Antigo. She preceded him in death in 1961. He married Anna Bonk in 1865 at Manitowoc. He was employed by the City of Manitowoc, Meyers Service Station and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1972. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24 of Manitowoc and VFW No. 659 and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard L., of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Wisniewski, of Eugene, Ore., a brother, Clyde, of North Carolina, a sister, Mrs. Charles Patterson, of Antigo and four grandsons. A brother, Buck, preceded him in earth. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1976 P. 22
VIOLA F. BLOEDORN Mrs. Richard W. Bloedoern, 48, of 615-A State St., died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home Monday morning. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a solemn requiem high Mass will be conducted by the Rev. Claude LeClair. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. She was born Frances Viola Gilhausen(sic) at Antigo Sept. 25, 1912, daughter of the late John and Frances Leindecker Gilhausen. She attended Antigo schools and July 27, 1936, was married to Mr. Bloedoern at Antigo. The couple moved to Manitowoc following the marriage. Surviving are her husband; daughter, Sharon, and son, Richard Jr., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Werner Jones of Manitowoc and Mrs. Steve Howe of Cape Cod, N.J.; and two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Frank of Antigo. Friends may call after 3 p.m. where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1961 P. 9 ******* [d. 07-13-1961/age 48 yrs./wife of Richard W. Bloedorn]
PATRICIA LOIS BLONDHEIN Patricia Lois Blondheim Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004 Name: Patricia Lois Blondheim Death Date: 12 Oct 1942 Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
ALMA BLOOM Mrs. Alma Bloom, 50, died this morning at the home, 1115 South Tenth street, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, the Rev. F. E. Schlueter of the Evangelical church in Two Rivers and the Rev. A.C. Fischer of the First Reformed church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from tonight until the hour of the funeral tomorrow. Mrs. Bloom was born Alma Jens in this city on Aug. 14, 1888, and in 1911 she was married here to George F. Bloom. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. William Christensen of Beloit and Miss Phyllis Bloom of Manitowoc; four sons, Donald, Erwin, Alfred and Howard of this city; three brothers, Ed and Walter of this city and Max Jens of Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Dickert and Mrs. Clarence Sell of this city and Mrs. Lesnie Bull of Branch. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1939 P. 2 ******* [bur. 07-22-1939/age 51 yrs./cause: carcinoma of uterus/ bur. on George Bloom lot]
BERNICE E. BLOOM Bernice E. Bloom, age 85, of 2237 Russell Lane, Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, May 28, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 22, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Paul and Julia Zeplinski Adamski. She married Donald W. Bloom on June 20, 1933, in Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and past member of the Christian Women. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross at Holy Family Hospital for many years. Survivors include her husband, Donald W. Bloom, Manitowoc, one son and daughter- in-law, Keith and Tina Bloom, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ron Decker, Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Karen (Frank) Leard, Sudbury, Mass., David Decker, Tampa, Fla., Becky Beilke, Steven Decker, Derry, N.H., Christopher Bloom, Manitowoc; one great-grandchild, Johnathon Bloom, Manitowoc; one brother- in-law and four sisters-in-law, Alfred and Lucille Bloom, Manitowoc, Idabel Bloom, Manitowoc, Evelyn Bloom, Toledo, Ohio, Arlene Adamski, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Stanley; three sisters, Josephine, Stella and Angeline. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church until the time of service at Noon. The Jens Family Funeral Service and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1998 P. 2
DONALD W. BLOOM Donald W. Bloom, age 92, of 2237 Russell Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street. Rev. Dan Felton will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Donald was born April 21, 1913, in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Alma Jens Bloom. Donald married the former Bernice E. Adamski on June 20, 1933, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He and his wife enjoyed 64 years and 11 months of marriage until she preceded him in death, May 24, 1998. Donald worked on 36 of the 37 submarines at the Manitowoc Shipyards during WWII. He then was employed for the next 25 years as a foreman at the Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1977. Donald was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc, and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Tina Bloom, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ron Decker, Columbus, Ohio; five grand- children, Karen (Frank) Leard, Sudbury, Mass.; David Decker, Brandon, Fla.; Steven Decker, Sandown, N.H.; Becky Beilke and special friend Mike Rodgers and his children, Amber and Bridgett, all of Manitowoc; Christopher Bloom and special friend Debby Bjarnarson and her children Nicholas and Preston, all of Manitowoc; one great- grandson, Johnathon Bloom, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Lucille Bloom, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law: Idabel Bloom, Manitowoc, Evelyn Bloom, Missouri, and Arlene Adamski, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bernice; three brothers, Norbert Bloom, Ervin Bloom, and Howard Bloom; and two sisters, Myrt Bauer and Phyllis Oliver. Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, on Monday, March 27, from 5-8 p.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Deacon Kenn Nelesen will officiate. Relatives and friends may also call on Tuesday, March 28, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street, from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Donald's name. The Bloom family would like to thank Holy Family Hospice and Homecare, Brenda, Tracy, Dale, June, and Leroy. And especially the Greg and Natalie Robison family, and the Joe and Stacy Zoller family, for the special care given to Donald. Herald Times Reporter, March 2006 ********* [widower of Bernice Bloom]
ELLEN M. BLOOM Mrs. Ellen Bloom, 74, of 824 York St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Carr will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bloom, nee Ellen Mathie, was born April 10, 1900, at Wausau, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathie. She was married to Jack C. Bloom Oct. 19, 1918, at Wausau. He preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1963. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary No. 659. Survivors include two sons, Thomas, of Worth, Ill., and M. Sgt. Jack, retired U.S.M.C. of Suffolk, Va.,; a brother, Richard, of Wausau, and four grandchildren. Two brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the VFW Auxiliary No. 659. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1974 P. 10 ******* [widow of Jack Bloom]
ERVIN BLOOM Funeral services for Ervin Bloom, 58, of 812 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Theodore Vinger officiating. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, April 2, 1974 pg. 3 ******************* Ervin F. Bloom, 58, of 812 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. 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 Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bloom was born Sept. 4, 1915, at Two Rivers, son of George Bloom and the late Alma Jens Bloom. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He married Idabell Olson Apr. 25, 1948, and was employed at the A & P National Dairy Division of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son, William, at home, two daughters, Mrs. Dale (JoAnn) Herring, of Wauwatosa and Miss Christine Bloom, of Madison; his father, George Bloom, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Donald and Alfred, of Manitowoc and Howard, of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Myrtle) Bauer and Mrs. Floyd (Phyllis) Oliver, of Toledo and a granddaughter, Stacy Ann Herring. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 3, 1974 pg. 3 ********* [d. at Green Bay WI/bur. on Idabell A. Bloom lot-his wife]
GEORGE BLOOM George F. Bloom, 92, of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday, July 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bloom was born March 1, 1888, at Reedsville, son of the late Fred and Bertha Schmidt Bloom. He was a cook for many years on a Standard Oil tanker. He married Alma Jens in 1910 at Manitowoc, she preceded him in death in 1939. He marreid Lillian LeQua in 1953, she preceded him in death in 1966. Survivors include three sons and four daughters-in-law, Donald and Bernice Bloom and Alfred and Lucille Bloom of Manitowoc, Howard and Grace Bloom of Toledo, Ohio, and Idabel Bloom of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Floyd Oliver of Toledo, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sons, Ervin and Norbert Bloom of Manitowoc, a daughter, Myrtle Bauer, of Toledo and a sister, Mrs. Eugene Kiley of Two Rivers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1980 P.3
JOHN C. BLOOM Ice Fisherman Found Dead SLIVER LAKE—The body of an ice fisherman was found sprawled on frozen Silver Lake about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The dead man was identified by authorities as Jack Bloom, 65, 824 York St., Manitowoc. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, listed a heart attack as the cause of death. Sheriff Reuben A. Huntington said Bloom was chopping a hole in the ice when he apparently collapsed. He had parked his car on the ice near shore and walked to a point near an island in the lake. Authorities borrowed a large old-time sled from Holy Family Convent to remove the body from the ice. Mr. Bloom was born Oct. 17, 1897, at Wausau, son of the late Christ and Mary Young Bloom. He was a graduate of Wausau High School and also attended business college at Wausau. He married Ellen Mathie Sept. 29, 1918, at Wausau. The family moved to Manitowoc 20 years ago. Prior to retirement three years ago because of ill health, Mr. Bloom had been employed for 10 years at Aggen Paint and Sign Store at Manitowoc. He was a member of the Painters and Decorators Union Local 499. Among survivors are his wife, two sons, M. Sgt. Jack Bloom with the Marine Corps at Norfolk Va., and Thomas of Chicago; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Scholsser, Mrs. William Andrews and Mrs. Alex Weyneth of Wausau, Mrs. Joseph McEwen of Minocqua, Wis., and Mrs. Donald Braatz of Pomona, Calif., and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1963 P. 9
MICHAEL PAUL BLOOM Michael Paul Bloom, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born September 26, 1962, the son of Jack and Mary Bloom. Following his graduation from Green Bay Preble High School, Mike received his degree in Computer Science from NWTC. He was gifted with an electronic intellect that gave him the opportunity to own and operated his own computer business, M&M Computers in Sturgeon Bay for the past 12 years. Mike was a loving and loyal family man with a kind and gentle heart. He was an avid supporter and volunteer of children's and community causes. Mike was a gifted athlete who played Rugby and held a Wisconsin State Power Lifting record for 30 years. If you met Mike as a stranger, you would leave as his friend. That's just how he preferred it - a friend to all. Mike will be deeply missed by his mother, Mary of Sturgeon Bay; his brother, Jack of Austin, TX; other family; and many dear friends of Sturgeon Bay. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Mike will be laid to rest next to his father who preceded him in death. Michael's life will be celebrated with a gathering of family and friends at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Kitty O'Reillys in Sturgeon Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be greatly appreciated for Mike's family (c/o Mary Bloom, 8 E. Spruce Ct., Apt. 1, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235) to help with expenses. Huehns Funeral Home of Sturgeon Bay is assisting the Bloom family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com. Door County Advocate, Wis., Sep. 28, 2016
GESINE BLOQUELLE DEATH OF MRS. BLOQUELLE TAKES PIONEER RESIDENT. Death Occurs at Home Which She Had Occupied Since 1850— Had Reached the Advanced Age of 87 Years Death claimed one of the oldest pioneers of the city Sunday when Mrs. Gesine Bloquelle passed away at her home on South Ninth street in the residence she had occupied for sixty six years, the residence at Ninth and Jay streets having been the home of Mrs. Bloquelle since 1852. Decedent was 87 years of age and had been a residence of the city since 1849, seventy years. Mrs. Bloquelle, nee Gesine Schuette, was born in November 1831 at Delmenhort, near Bremen, Germany and with her parents came to America in 1848 locating in this city in the early spring of 1849. She was married in 1852 to August Baensch who died in 1861. Six years later she became the wife of Gustave Bloquelle who preceded her in death some years ago. Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Bloquelle had enjoyed remarkably good health up to recently but for some time past her health had failed and with advancing age her condition had for the past two or three weeks foreshadowed the end. Mrs. Bloquelle was the mother of Judge Emil Baensch, who is the only surviving child. She was active in social affairs in earlier days and was a woman whose charitable benefactions won her the love of many who benefited through her kindness and whose quiet, unostentatious help to those whom she befriended gave her the admiration of all who knew her. Mrs. Bloquelle was an active member of the South Side Ladies Aid society and up to the time of her death took an interest in the work of the organization of which she served as president for ? and under her wise leadership the aid society rendered valuable assistance to many families not only in supplying them with the necessaries of life but by giving practical advice and comforting counsel. To procure the means to carry on the good work she had inexhaustible ?, concerts, theatricals, masquerades, suppers, balls and afternoon entertainments were arranged with great success both financially and socially. After retiring from active work she kept up her interest in the welfare of the society and up to her end served by her inspiring advice, generous donations and actual work. We mourn her loss and express our sympathy to her family. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 17, 1919 Page 1 ******** A COUNTY PIONEER PASSES Mrs. Gesine Bloquelle of Manitowoc, aged 87 years, a resident since 1849, died there Sunday in the home she had occupied for the past 66 years. Deceased was the mother of Judge Emil Baensch. She was for many years an active member of charitable and social affairs. Nothwithstanding her advanced age she maintained a lively interest in affairs to the last. For fifteen years it has been a custom of her son, Judge Baensch and her brother, Geo. Schuette to take lunch with Mrs. Bloquelle daily and at these daily meetings the three would discuss the news of the day, Mrs. Bloquelle being a constant reader of the daily press and taking an interest in public affairs. These daily reunions were to Mrs. Bloquelle the happiness of her declining years. Deceased was a sister of Schuette Bros., John, August and George. The funeral was Tuesday, nephews and grandnephews being the pallbearers. The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 20, 1919 ******** [bur. 02-18-1919/age 87 yrs/cause: chronic bronchitis/bur. on Ernst Wagner lot]
GUSTAV BLOQUELLE The grim reaper has taken the life of another old German settler in our city. Gustav Bloquelle died Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bloquelle, a descendent of French Huguenots who fled to Germany, was born 27 June 1833 in Wesel in Prussian Rhineland. In 1855 he immigrated to America with his brother Louis and both came to Manitowoc. Louis Bloquelle later moved to Detroit where he died several years ago. Gustav Bloquelle remained here and opened a box making business which he operated until his death except for the war years. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in Company ‘B’ of the 9th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, a company almost totally made up of men from our county, with which he served until the end of the war. After his discharge he returned to Manitowoc and reopened his box business. In 1867 he married Mrs. Baensch, the widow of Capt. August Baensch who now survives him, along with her son, former Vice Governor Emil Baensch. Mr. Bloquelle has no blood relatives here but is survived by 3 sisters in Germany. He was a passionate hunter and in his first years here made many hunting trips with the Indians. Last winter he fell ill and remained so for a long time. It was hoped he would recover when Spring arrived, but that hope was unfulfilled and his illness recurred ending with his death Sunday afternoon… Mr. Bloquelle’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the local post of the G.A.R. to which the deceased had belonged for many years. Six comrades from his company served as pallbearers: August Grosstueck, Henry Schmidt, Carl Fricke, Carl Werbke, Henry Schweitzer and Gottfried Krueger. Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907 ********* Gustave Bloquelle, City's Pioneer Gunsmith, Dead at Age of 74 CAME TO CITY IN 1855 Six Comrades of Civil War Service To Be Honorary Pall Bearers-Funeral on Wednesday, Charge of Walker Post Gustave Bloquelle, civil war veteran and a pioneer resident of the city, having come here in 1855, died Sunday afternoon at the family home So. Ninth and Jay streets, death being due to general decline from age, and was peaceful and quiet, being unattended by sufferings. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday afternoon at 2, in charge of Walker Post, G.A.R., of which decedent had been an active member for years. Mr. Bloquelle was a native of Germany and was born at Wesel-on-the-Rhine June 27, 1833, being 74 years of age at death. In 1855 he came to America and immediately located in this city and established a business as a gunsmith, opening a store at So. Ninth and Jay streets, a location which he has retained for forty years and more, except for a short time when he removed to So. Eighth street. In 1861, at the breaking out of the civil war, Mr. Bloquelle enlisted with Co. B, Ninth Wisconsin and for four years he served with the command which was assigned to the western division of the Union army, under command of Gen. Solomon, and serving in Indian territory and Missouri. Returning to the city at the close of the war, Mr. Bloquelle resumed his business as a gunsmith and in 1867 he as married to Mrs. Baensch, widow of Capt. August Baensch and she survives him, together with three sisters in Germany, who are the only relatives. One brother, Louis resided here for a time but removed to Detroit where his death occurred years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bloquelle made their home at Ninth and Jay street during their married life and to the present time. Judge Emil Baensch is a son of Ms. Bloquelle whose maiden name was Gesina Schuette. Though he as active and interested in city affairs, Mr. Bloquelle never sought political preferment and except for an appointment as village marshal he held no public position. He was active and a leader in social affairs and was one of the original founders of the Turnverein and was prominent in G.A.R. circles. Mr. Bloquelle was a huntsman of some note and annually, up to within three years ago, it was a practice with him to enjoy an expedition. In early days it was sport to hunt deer in Calumet and Manitowoc county and even on the streets of the village and Mr. Bloquelle was one of the foremost of local hunters. Fishing was also a favorite sport with him in Co. B., Ninth Wisconsin in the civil war, will officiate as honorary pall bearers in the funeral Wednesday, being August Grossteuck, Henry Schmidt, Carl Fricke, Carl Werbke, Henry Schweitzer and Got Kreuger, Walker Post, G.A.R. will have charge of the services and will escort the funeral cortege. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 15, 1907 P. 1 ********* Gustave Bloquelle, a resident of the city for fifty-two years, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home, corner of Jay and North Ninth streets, aged about seventy- four years. The cause of his death was Bright's disease. The decedent was a native of Germany. He came to America in 1855 and settled in this city, which was then a small village. He was a gunsmith by trade, and opened a gun shop here a short time after his arrival in Manitowoc. He continued in his occupation until about four years ago, when he retired from business to spend his declining years in ease and comfort. When the civil war broke out, he enlisted in Company B, Ninth Wisconsin volunteers. He served in the army until the close of the war, when he returned to Manitowoc and re-opened his gun shop. Mr. Bloquelle is survived by a wife. Three sisters also survive. They reside in Germany. Mr. Bloquelle was one of the founders of the first Manitowoc Turners' society, and in the early days of the village he took a prominent part in amateur theatrical performances here. He was a member of the H.M. Walker post, G. A.R. He was well and favorably known in the city and in all sections of the county. He took great delight in hunting and fishing, especially during the pioneer days of the city, when he was in the prime of his life. He would often make long hunting and fishing expeditions in company with Indian chiefs, who admired his skill as a hunter and fisherman. It is said that he was familiar with every foot of the topography of Manitowoc and Calumet counties. Although he enjoyed considerable popularity, he never aspired to office. The only office he ever held was that of village marshall, in the early days. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Justice Hubert Falge officiating. The obsequies were held under the auspices of Walker Post, and the six surviving members of Company B acted as honorary pall-bearers. Manitowoc Pilot, April 18, 1907 ********* [bur. 04-16-1907/cause: obstruction of the bowels]
ALMA BLOY Mrs. Herman G. Bloy, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Bloy, nee Alma Schwalbe, was born July 14, 1885. in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Anna Damm Schwalbe. She was married to Herman Bloy June 9, 1909 at Collins. They located there until 15 years ago, then came to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include three brothers. Ferdinand of Chilton, August of Rt. 1 Manitowoc, and Ted of Collins. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home N. Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 8, 1969
HERMAN G. BLOY Herman G. Bloy, 76, of 1124 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, after an illness of three months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Max Herrmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bloy was born Oct. 9, 1884, near Chilton, Calumet County, son of the late Fred and Louisa Kanter Bloy. He farmed in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, for 10 years and was later employed at Valders Telephone Co. He married Alma Schwalbe June 9, 1909, at Collins, Manitowoc County, and they both worked as telephone operators for Liberty Telephone Exchange in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, for a number of years. They came to Manitowoc 10 years ago and he was employed as an elevator operator for Manitowoc Savings Bank until his retirement two years ago. Survivors include his wife, a sister, Mrs. J. J. Kobussen, of Kaukauna and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1961 P. 19 ******* [d. 04-16-1961/age 79 yrs.]
BONNIE LOU BLUM Bonnie Lou, three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blum, 913 South 11th street, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. W.C. Kurtz, were held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the parents and a brother, (Survivor omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 5, 1938 P.9 ******* [cause: bronchial pneumonia]
BERTHA C. BLUME MRS. BERTHA BLUM (sic) DIES AT TWO RIVERS Had Been Ill Several Weeks Dies at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Kiley Mrs. Bertha Blume, beloved wife of Fred Blume, passed away yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene F. Kiley, Two Rivers, after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased, nee Bertha Schmidt, was born at Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, Sept. 21, 1860, and was therefore 66 years, 8 months, and 13 days of age. She was married April 8, 8186 (sic), to Fred J. Blume. This union was blessed with six children, four having died in infancy and two survive, Viz., George Blume and Mrs. Vera Kiley both of this city. Surviving Family. She is also survived by her husband, four sisters and five brothers, viz., Mrs. Minnie Grimmer, Mrs. Armelia Reim, Mrs. Hannah Boettcher, Mrs. Laura Grimmer, all of Appleton; Mr. Wm. Schmidt, of Reedsville, Mr. Chas. Schmidt of Two Rivers, Mr. Fred Schmidt and Mr. Herman Schmidt of Manitowoc and George Schmidt. Mrs. Blume was a kind Christian loving mother and wife. Strong in her faith and richly endowed with those traits of character which only a few possess, she bore her suffering bravely and faced the end firm in her belief that her reward was soon forthcoming. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, with services at the Evangelical church, Rev. F. J. Siewert officiating. The remains will rest in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. The funeral will probably take place Monday. Manitowoc Herald News, June 4, 1927 P. 8 ******* [Mrs. Bertha Blume/cause: myocardial failure/bur. on Fred J. Blume lot]
FREDERICK J. BLUME Fred. J. Blume, 84, a resident of this city for the past 27 years, died Friday night at the St. Mary’s home for the aged. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in Two Rivers with the Rev. William C. F. Hayes of the Emanuel Evangelical church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday afternoon. Born in Germany, Mr. Blume came to this county when a young man and married the former Bertha Schmidt in 1886. His wife preceded him in death 19 years ago. Survivors are one son, George of Frankfort, Mich., one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Kiley of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Behling of Oconto and Mrs. John Wolgast of Juda, Wis. There are eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1946 P. 2 ******* [bur. on Eugene F. Kiley lot]
ARTHUR BLUMENSTEIN Arthur Blumenstein, 95, of 9702 Central Ave., Tampa, Fla., died Thursday morning, Dec. 16, at Tampa. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded Mr. Blumenstein by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. Mr. Blumenstein was born Jan. 19, 1887, at Fergus Falls, Minn., son of the late Charles and Henrietta McLaughlin Blumenstein. He was educated in Manitowoc schools and was a former Manitowoc resident. He married Verna M. Jensen Aug. 10, 1947, at St. Charles, Minn. They had resided in Tampa the past 35 years. Mr. Blumenstein was a veteran of World War I serving in the United States Army from 1917 to 1918. He was a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post N. 88. Survivors include his wife, Verna, a brother, Walter Blumenstein of Oconomowoc, Wis., nieces, nephews and other relatives. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1982 P. 3 ******** [d. Tampa, FL]
CHARLES BLUMENSTEIN Charles Blumenstein Dies At The Hospital Charles Blumenstein, 52, who had been a resident of the county his entire life and an invalid since childhood, died this morning at the hospital. He is survived by his mother and a family of brothers and sisters. Funeral services for Mr. Blumenstein will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1933 P. 2 ********* [bur. 02-11-1933/cause: cerebral hemorrhage paresis/bur. on Mrs. Henrietta Blumenstein lot]
HENRIETTA BLUMENSTEIN Blumenstein Funeral Will Be On Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Blumenstein, 76, who died yesterday at the home on LaFollette Avenue, will be held Thursday at 2pm from the funeral parlors of Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei. The services will be in charge of the Rev. D.G. Ristad of the First Lutheran church. Three daughters, Mrs. Harry Wedertz, Mrs. George Reichert and Mrs. Louis Kieselhorst of this city, four sons, Walter of Mosinee, Wis., Arthur, Herbert and Harry all of this city, a brother, William McGlaughleng and a sister, Mrs. Hattie K. Smith, survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 28, 1933 Page 2 ********* Henrietta Blumenstein nee McGlaughland (co. death index v.28 p.111) Widow of Charles [Blumenstein] Jan. 27, 1857-June 27, 1933 Daughter of Hy McGlaughland and Catherine Cambell (both born Ireland) Born Town of Cato At time of death lived at 2139 LaFallet Avenue, City of Manitowoc Died from “carcinoma of stomach with syloric stenosis –starvation and exhaustion, 3 months” Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc ******* [bur. 06-29-1933/age 76 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach with pyloric stenosis]
HERBERT BLUMENSTEIN Herbert Blumenstein, 85, of 1420 Royce Ave., Kalamazoo, Mich., died Tuesday at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Theodore Vinger officiating and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Blumenstein was born Dec. 28, 1888, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Henrietta McGlaughlin Blumenstein. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army. He was a retired telegraph operator and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Blanche, of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Walter, of Mosinee and Arthur, of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Reichert, of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews and other relatives. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1974 P. 20 ******** [d. 02-26-1974 at Kalamazoo, MI/age 88 yrs/bur. onMrs. Henrietta Blumenstein lot]
GENEVIEVE BLUMENTHAL Mrs. Walter Blumenthal, 85, of 914 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Blumenthal, nee Genevieve Krainik, was born Nov. 8, 1886, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Emily Krainik. She was a graduate of Doan College of Music, Krete, Neb. She was married to Walter Blumenthal Sept. 24, 1909, in Boulder Colo. Her husband preceded her in death in 1965. A brother and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday until the time of service Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 28, 1972 ******* [d. 09-28-1972/age 85 yrs./widow of Walter E. Blumenthal]
WALTER BLUMENTHAL Walter Blumenthal, 79, of 914 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, suffered a heart attack Wednesday while driving his car. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Blumenthal was born March 10, 1886, at Ayr, Neb., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blumenthal. He married Genevieve Krainik Sept. 24, 1909, at Boulder, Color., and had resided at Manitowoc the last 43 years. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He is survived by his wife, a brother, Albert, four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Reichstein, Miss Louise Blumenthal and Mrs. Nar Eversman, of Ayr and Mrs. Wiliam Burke, of Hastings, Neb. Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1965 P. 29 ******** [d. 11-24-1965/age 79 yrs.] (10 Mar 1887/Nov 1965/SSDI)