BABY DOBBERT (d. 1861)

[Baby Dobbert/bur. 02-27-1861/burial register has buried the 
child of Mr. Dobbart, lot 1, block 50]


BABY GIRL DOBBERT (d. 1876)

Dobbert
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Dobbert
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father: Charle Dobbert
Mother: Hulda Spindler
FHL Film Number	1305081
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Dobbert
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name: Dobbert
Color: White
Sex: Female
Names of other issue living: Charlie, Emma, Hattie, Ella, Willie
Father: Charlie Dobbert
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Hulda Spindler
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1876  7a.m.
Birth County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"


CHARLES T. DOBBERT

CLOCK STOPPED AS LIFE ENDED 
Family Clock Records Hour of Charles Dobbert’s Death on Sunday.
PIONEER TANNER OF CITY DEAD. AGED 78 
Charles T. Dobbert, pioneer tanner and old resident of the city, died at his 
home on Water street Sunday from infirmities incident to old age, Mr. Dobbert 
having attained to the age of 78 when his demise occurred. For some time he 
had been failing and lately had been very feeble, and death came when the tired 
and worn body exhausted its vitality. Mr. Dobbert’s death occurred at 4:24 and 
precisely at that hour the family clock, which had been in possession of the 
Dobberts for many years, stopped, ceasing its labors with the passing of the 
life of its owner.
For forty years Mr. Dobbert was proprietor of a tannery in the city, and was 
identified with the early business life of Manitowoc. He was a shoemaker by trade 
and established the tannery in connection with his business. The plant was located 
on Thirteenth street where Mr. Dobbert owns considerable other property, including 
the Addison Hotel which is conducted by his son William. Only recently the tannery 
plant was torn down to make way for modern structures which will probably be located 
on the site. Mr. Dobbert retired some years ago and had lived in retirement.
Mr. Dobbert was active in business and public affairs in his earlier days, and 
served as a member of the city council, of the school board and in other positions 
of trust. He was well and favorably known and was successful in his business. Mr. 
Dobbert is survived by a family of two sons and three daughters, Charles of Milwaukee, 
William of this city, the latter conducting the Addison Hotel, Mrs. E. Seitz and Mrs. 
John Hoyer, this city and Mrs. C. West of Waukegan.
Mr. Dobbert’s death removes another of the old residents of the city, in whose ranks 
death had made rapid inroads in late years. Funeral services will be held from the 
late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 19, 1909  P. 1 
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909:
Death from old age debility on Sunday of Carl Theodor Dobbert, 
one of the oldest and well-known German citizens of our community. 
The deceased was born 24 December 1830 in Molzahn, Pomerania, and 
came to America and to Manitowoc in 1851 where he has resided ever 
since. He opened a shoemaker shop here, but toward the end of the 
50’s opened a tannery which he operated with great success until
retiring about 15 years ago. He leaves his widow, 2 sons and 3 
daughters. A remarkable coincidence occurred when the wall clock 
stopped at the very moment of Dobbert’s demise. The funeral was 
held yesterday afternoon.
********
[cause: nephritis]


HATTIE HOYER DOBBERT

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. HOYER AT MILWAUKEE
Mesages (sic) received here this morning told of the death of Mrs. Hattie 
Dobbert Hoyer, of this city, at Milwaukee where she has been visiting. Mrs. 
Hoyer was with her mother, Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, at Milwaukee, when death came 
to her.
Deceased was well known and had made her home in this city. She is survived 
by her mother, two brothers, William Dobbert, this city, and Charles of 
Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Wost of Chicago.
The body will be brought to this city for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 19, 1916 P. 6
*******
[bur. 01-22-1916/cause: tuberculosis peritonitis/age 42 yrs/
bur. on John Spindler lot]
(Note: It appears on her stone that her maiden name is Hoyer, but apparently
it's Dobbert/I've entered this obit under her entry at Dobbert also)


HULDA DOBBERT

MRS. HULDA DOBBERT DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, pioneer resident of the city and widow of 
William Dobbert, died at the hospital today. Mrs. Dobbert is 
a sister of Charles Spindler.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 13, 1918
********
MRS. DOBBERT’S DEATH TAKES OLD RESIDENT 
[this is kind of hard to read in parts]
Decendent Had Resided in Manitowoc County Nearly 70 Years
The death of Mrs. Hulda Dobbert, widow of the late Charles Dobbert, 
died at the hospital yesterday, removed one of the oldest of early 
day settlers of the county, Mrs. Dobbert having been resident of 
Manitowoc for nearly 70 years. Born in Germany on Dec. ? 1834, she 
came to Manitowoc with her parents when fifteen years of age when 
her family located at Rapids and removed to a farm at Newton. There 
she was married to Mr. Dobbert, pioneer tanner and shoemaker of this 
city who died nine years ago. Mrs. Dobbert had been seriously ill 
for some time past having been confined to her home for several ?. 
Death was due primarily to ? of age. Three children survive; Mrs. ? 
Charles of Milwaukee, Mrs. ? of Chicago and William Dobbert, this 
city. Two daughters, Mrs. ? and Mrs. Hattie Hoyer preceded their 
mother in death during ? years [the rest is illegible].
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 14, 1918
*********
Mrs. Hulda Dobbert died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, William Dobbert, 
1217 South Water Street, aged 83 years. The deceased was born in Germany. She was 
married to Charles Dobbert sixty-three years ago. Mr. Dobbert was formerly owner 
of the Addison House and died nine years ago, after which Mrs. Dobbert made her 
home with her son, William. She is survived by two sons, William of this city and 
Charles of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Ella West of Chicago. She was a sister of 
Charles Spindler of this city. The funeral will be held form the home this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 15, 1918
*********
[Hulda Dobbert/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Charles Dobbert lot]


ROSE DOBBERT

Mrs. Rose Dobbert, 73, of 1217 S. Water St., Manitowoc, died Thursday night at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Rose Pitsch was born Jan. 23, 1887, in the Town of Newton, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Pitsch. The lifelong Manitowoc County resident, was 
married June 29, 1908, to William Dobbert. He died Sept. 8, 1941.
Mrs. Dobbert was a member of Royal Neighbors, Germania Society and Eagles 
Auxiliary.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Inez Herman, of Manitowoc; five brothers, 
Joseph of Manitowoc, Frank of Milwaukee, August and Ignatz of Waukesha and John 
of Akron, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Constance Fricke of Manitowoc; and a grandson,
(private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1960  P. 5
*******
[d. 10-06-1960/age 73 yrs./widow of William Dobbert/bur. on Michael C. Herman lot]
*******
William Dobbert, this city and Miss Rosa Peitsch, a Newton girl were married 
at the Addison Hotel Monday night, the ceremony being performed by Judge Chloupek 
at 9 o'clock in the presence of a small party of relatives. Mr. Dobbert and his 
bride evaded friends who had planned to serenade them when they departed on a 
honeymoon trip and by arranging to board the train at the roundhouse, in the 
yards, escaped. The couple will be absent three days and will return to take up 
their home at the hotel of which Mr. Dobbert is the proprietor. The marriage is 
the outgrown of a romance of few weeks, it is said.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 30, 1908


WILLIAM DOBBERT

William Dobbert, 66, of 1217 S. Water street, former hotel operator and son 
of one of the pioneer tannery proprietors in Manitowoc, died at his home at 
6 o’clock this morning. He had been ill three years.
A lifelong resident of the city, Mr. Dobbert has been living a retired life 
the past six years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Pfeffer 
funeral home under auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was a member. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
He was born January 4, 1875, son of Mr. and Mrs.  Charles Dobbert, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Dobbert. His father operated a tannery on the west side. After 
the son finished school he joined his father in the tannery business which he 
later took over. For 10 years he operated the Addison House at South 13th and 
South Water streets. He was employed at the Manitowoc Ship Building company 
for a number of years, retiring in 1935.
Mr. Dobbert was married June 29, 1908 to Miss Rose Pitsch, who survives. A 
daughter, Mrs. C. Michael Herman, this city and a grandson also survive. 
Besides the Odd Fellows lodge, Mr. Dobbert was a member of the Eagles, and a 
charter member of the Freier Saengerbund. The body will be in state at the 
funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1941  P. 5
********
[d. 09-08-1941/age 66 yrs./cause: carcinoma of tongue/
bur. on C. Michael Herman lot]
********
William Dobbert, this city and Miss Rosa Peitsch, a Newton girl were married 
at the Addison Hotel Monday night, the ceremony being performed by Judge Chloupek 
at 9 o'clock in the presence of a small party of relatives. Mr. Dobbert and his 
bride evaded friends who had planned to serenade them when they departed on a 
honeymoon trip and by arranging to board the train at the roundhouse, in the 
yards, escaped. The couple will be absent three days and will return to take up 
their home at the hotel of which Mr. Dobbert is the proprietor. The marriage is 
the outgrown of a romance of few weeks, it is said.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 30, 1908


DAGNY ALVIDA DODGE

Dagny Alvilda Wold
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Dagny Alvilda Wold
Birth Date	17 May 1913
Birth County	Barron, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Dagny Alvilda Wold
Death • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name	Dagny Alvilda Wold
[Dagny Alvilda Dodge]
[Dagny Dodge]
Gender	Female
Race	White
Birth Date	17 May 1913
Birth Place	Rice Lake, Wisconsin
[Rice Lake Ba??, Wisconsin]
Death Date	23 Oct 1999
Father	
Sievert A Wold
Mother	
Matilda S Swenson
SSN XXX
Notes	Jul 1937: Name listed as DAGNY ALVILDA WOLD; 
Nov 1964: Name listed as DAGNY ALVILDA DODGE; 
04 Nov 1999: Name listed as DAGNY A DODGE
"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
*****
Dagny A. Dodge
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Dagny A. Dodge
Social Security Number XXX
Birth Date	17 May 1913
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	54247, Whitelaw, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Death Date	23 Oct 1999
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"


JASPER J. DODGE

Jasper J. Dodge, 86, of 3111 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
Nov. 19, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded 
by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Dodge was born Feb. 21, 1897, at Rice Lake, Wis., son of the late August 
and Carolina West Dodge. He grew up and was educated at Rice Lake and has been 
a Manitowoc resident since 1942. He married Dagny A. Wold Nov. 14, 1941. Mr. 
Dodge was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a sheet metal worker, 
retiring in 1972. He was a member of Boilermakers Union 442 and was a Veteran 
of World War I serving in the United States Army with the 32nd division serving 
in France and Germany.
Survivors include his wife, Dagny; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Gordon 
and Mary Jane Lloyd and Lloyd and Irene, Allen Dodge all of Rice Lake and 
Michael of Manitowoc, a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and John Dietrich of 
Birchwood, Wis.; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers and a 
sister. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 21, 1983  P. 3
********
[husband of Dagny A. Dodge]


JENNIE & LEVI DODGE

(from St. James Episc. ch. record: Levi Addison Dodge/b. 18 June 1857/
 d. 1 Nov. 1859/son of Geo. B. & Lydia Ellen Dodge -
??? Dodge/d. 1 Nov. 1859/dau. of Geo. B. & Lydia Ellen Dodge - interred
together)


LIZZIE DODGE

On Tues. afternoon the casket of Mrs. Nels Dodge, who died in Milwaukee, 
was brought here and buried the following day in the city cemetery. She 
was the sister of Messrs. W., Joseph, Stephan and Anton Krainik of 
Manitowoc. She and her husband made their home in Milwaukee. She is 
survived by her husband and a 2 yr. old son.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1892
********
[Mrs. Lizzie Dodge/bur. 02-17-1892/age 27 yrs./cause: pneumonia]


JAMES DOEMAS

James T. Doemas, 65, employed as a cook and waiter in Manitowoc restaurants 
for nearly 25 years died Thursday. He made his home at the Capitol hotel on 
Jay street in Manitowoc. He had been seriously ill only a few days.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home. The Rev. D. Lolakas of Sheboygan will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Doemas was born in Greece in 1885. He served in the Greek army during the 
Balkan war in 1912-14 and was severely wounded. He came to Manitowoc 24 years 
ago and was employed at the Coney Island lunchroom.
He never married. His only survivor is a brother, Angelus, in Greece.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock Friday night.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1950  P. 12


JUDITH A. DOERFLER

Judith Ann Doerfler, age 69, a Manitowoc resident, entered into 
eternal life on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center 
in Two Rivers. 
Judy was born on June 13, 1938, in Lodi, to the late Clare and Minnie 
(Scharr) Kidd. She graduated from Lodi High School with the class of 
1956. She then went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Vernon Doerfler. Judy 
married Vernon Doerfler on June 27, 1959, in Lodi. Vernon preceded Judy 
in death on Nov. 18, 1996. 
Judy was an avid volunteer at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center, where 
she gave visitors guided tours through the trails. She also volunteered 
at the Manitowoc Visitor Center; The Maritime Museum; and participated 
with the Welcome Committee for the Badger Car Ferry. She had actively 
supported the American Cancer Society in several ways, in part by 
coordinating the Relay for Life for St. Paul's United Methodist team, 
and by organizing the Daffodil Days' fundraiser. She was a member of 
St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc, where she served in 
the choir and also as a confirmation mentor. Judy was also very excited 
to be working as a liaison between her church in Manitowoc and it's 
sister church in Kamogawa, Japan. She was employed by the Manitowoc 
Public School District and worked as a teacher at Jackson Elementary 
School for 28 years and later helped as a substitute teacher throughout 
her retirement. Judy cherished the time she was able to spend with her 
family, especially when she was able to take her grandchildren to Disney 
World. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Judy was preceded in death her parents; her husband: Vernon; one son: 
Todd; one brother: Robert Kidd; and two sisters: Jean Johannsen and 
Georgia Ryan. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, March 31, 2008, 
at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, from 
9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. 
Thomas Dunham will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to 
the Woodland Dunes Nature Center or the American Cancer Society. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of 
Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, and also to all of her supportive 
friends that remained by her side. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008


TODD ERIC DOERFLER

Todd Eric Doerfler, 12, son of Mr. and Mr. Vernon Doerfler of 1701 Reed Ave., 
Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Isler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Todd was born April 10, 1965, in Manitowoc, son of Vernon and Judith Kidd Doerfler. 
He attended Jackson Elementary School and would have been a Seventh Grade student 
in Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School. Survivors include his parents and a brother 
Craig at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Laona Doerfler of Two River and maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mr. Claire W. Kidd of Lodi, Wis., and uncles and aunts.
There will be no visitation. Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or church of 
the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1977  P. 3


VERNON D. DOERFLER

Vernon D. Doerfler, age 57, of 1701 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday, November 18, 
1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 1996, at St. Paul’s 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. James 
Barnes with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vern was born May 25, 1939, in Two Rivers, son of Leona Doleysh Doerfler and the 
late Maynard Doerfler. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with 
the class of 1957. On June 27, 1959, he married Judith A. Kidd at Lodi, Wis. Also 
in 1959, Vern began his employment with Koutnik and Schwartz Footwear and Accessories. 
Vern, and his wife, Judith, purchased Koutnik and Schwartz in 1986, and in 1991, 
expanded their business to include a second store in the Woodlake Shopping Center, 
Kohler. He was a member of the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65, F&AM and the Musicians 
Union Local #195. He also was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc, where he served as a past chairman of the Pastor-Parish relations committee, 
and as a youth leader for the senior high school students. Vern was a semi-professional
musician for 33 years. He played trumpet, trombone, and did vocals for various area 
bands, the last being “Classic Moods”, of which he was a leader. He was involved with 
the Jackson Elementary School PTA and was pack leader for a time for Jackson’s Cub 
Scout Troop. Vern enjoyed his yard, Packer football, golfing, going for van rides with 
his wife Judith, and the many interesting and loyal customers he met and served over 
the years at Koutnik and Schwartz.
Survivors include his wife, Judith; a son, Craig (Patricia) Doerfler, Manitowoc; two 
grandchildren, Todd and Matthew Doerfler; other relatives and many dear friends. He was 
preceded in death by his father and son, Todd.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday 
and Thursday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated to a charity of the donor’s choice.
“His sons and grandsons were the light of his life. We love you Gumpa.”
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 1996  P. A2


FRIEDRICH DOESCHER

AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Fred Doescher, aged 75 years, four months and 12 days, died this 
morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Henry Geisler, South Twelfth 
street. Deceased was born in Crevitz, Mecklenburgh, Schwerin, Prussia 
and came to this country in 1854, first settling in Toledo, Ohio. In 
1856 he came to Manitowoc and has resided here since. Mrs. Doescher 
died eight years ago and there are no surviving children. The funeral 
will be held Friday with interment in Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Tuesday, August 03, 1909
********
DESCHER FUNERAL TODAY
The funeral of Fred Descher(sic) took place at 2 o'clock today from the 
Geisler home on South Twelfth street to Evergreen cemetery.
The services were held by the Odd Fellow local No. 194 of which he has 
been a member the past 26 years.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, August 6, 1909 p.7
********
Fred Doerscher (sic), aged 80 years, died on Wednesday of last week at the house 
of his nephew, Henry Geisler, on South 12 street. Mr. Doerscher had been a grain 
buyer for year and was well known throughout the county, and was held in esteem 
by all who knew him. Mr. Doerscher was the last member of the family, his wife 
and children having died years ago. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the 
Order had charge of the funeral which was held last Friday. Interment was in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 12, 1909
********
[Fred Doescher/bur. 08-06-1909/cause: exhaustion]


MARIA DOESCHER

Death here on Fri. of 67-yr. old Mrs. Ferd Doescher. The deceased had been ill 
a long time but had been bedridden only 3 days. She was born in Germany and came to
Manitowoc in 1855. She leaves her husband but no children. The funeral was held Mon.
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901
*******
The death of Mrs. Fred Doescher occurred that latter part of last week. Mrs. 
Doescher was 67 years of age and had been a resident of Manitowoc since 1855. 
She was born in Germany and came here at an early age.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 7, 1901 P. 1
*******
[Maria Doescher/bur. 02-02-1901/age 66 yrs./cause: old age]


CARL DOERSCHNER

Carl Doerschner, 85, retired town of Newton farmer, died early Tuesday evening 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin Schuette, 921 S. 13th street. He had 
been ill since last fall.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after seven o’clock tonight 
and funeral services will be held there Friday afternoon at two o’clock, the 
Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Doerschner was born in Germany Jan. 19, 1856 and came to the United States 
in 1882. He operated a farm in Newton until his retirement 23 years ago. On 
Nov. 22, 18_4 he married Miss Louisa Sacse. The survivors are two daughters, 
Mrs. Alvina Arndt of Withee, Wis., and Mrs. Martin Schuette of this city; three 
sons, Albert, Adolph and Herbert, all of Chicago; 10 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May7, 1941  P.2
*******
[d. 05-09-1941/age 85 yrs./cause: myocarditis-exhaustion]


ERNA DOERSCHNER

Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Erna Doershner At Hospital Saturday
Following an attack of heart failure, Mrs. Erna Doershner, and who 
resided at 1321 South Thirteenth street, passed away at the Holy 
Family hospital. 
The deceased was 36 years of age, having been born in the town of 
Newton January 17, 1892. She was married to William Doershner 
April 24, 1916 and he died two and a half years later. The deceased 
is survived by her mother, Mrs. Frick and two sisters, Mrs. Edward 
Sieker, Newton and Mrs. Walter Hoffmann, Chicago. Burial will take 
place at 1:30 from the home, Rev. Schrether of the Wesley M.E. church 
officiating and burial will take at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 13, 1928, Page 2
********
[bur. 2-14-1928/cause: heart disease]


LOUISA DOERSCHNER

Mrs. Carl Doerschner, 83, died early this morning at the family home, 921
South 13th street, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. L. K.
Koeninger of the First German Ev. Lutheran church at the Pfeffer Funeral
Home. The body will lie in state from Saturday at 7 p.m. until the time of
the funeral at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen.
Mrs. Doerschner was born Louisa Mathews in Newton on March 21st, 1855. She
was married to Carl Doerscher Nov. 22, 1884, and in 1918 the couple moved
to this city.
Survivors are the widower, two daughters, Mrs. William Arndt of Withee, Wis.,
and Mrs. Martin Schuette of this city, three sons, Albert, Adolph and Herbert
of Chicago, one brother, Frederick Mathews of Waukesha, one sister, Mrs.
Henry Waack of Newton, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 24, 1938  p.2
*******
[Louise/bur. 06-27-1938/age 83 yrs./cause uremic coma/
bur. on Carl Doerschner lot]


WILLIAM DOERSCHNER

William Daerschner
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	William Daerschner
Marriage Date	24 Apr 1916
Marriage County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse Erna Fick
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
William Doerschner
Military • U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name	William Doerschner
Race	White
Birth Date	26 May 1885
Residence Date	1917-1918
Street Address	Rfd 2
Residence Place	Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Draft Board	1
Physical Build	Stout
Height	Short
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Light Blue
Spouse  Erna Doerschner
"U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
*****
William Doerscher
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	William Doerscher
Death Date	23 Nov 1918
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[bur 07-19-1920/cause: diabetis]
(William Ernst Carl Doerschner/d. 11/23/1918/bur. 11/26/1918/
from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.) 


GLADYS DOHNAL

YOUNG MOTHER DIES IN CITY
Mrs. Edwin Dohnal, 24, of Maribel To Be Buried Tuesday
Mrs. Edwin Dohnal, 24 of Maribel, died at 9 o'clock Friday night. Before her 
marriage May 18, 1935, she was Gladys Ladwig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Ladwig, 1911 Washington street.
Mrs. Dohnal was born in this city Sept. 6, 1911. She was graduated from Lincoln 
high school with the class of 1929 and before her marriage was employed in the 
offices of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company.
Survivors are the widower, an infant daughter, and her parents.
The body was removed to the Ladwig residence at 5 o'clock this afternoon from 
the Leschke funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 
the residence with the Rev. O.A. Menke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 11, 1936 P.7
********
[bur. 4-14-1936/age 24 yrs/cause: post portium shock/bur. on Louis Ladwig lot]
********
Miss Ladwig Becomes Bride of Edwin Dohnal 
Nuptial vows were exchanged by Miss Gladys Ladwig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Louis Ladwig, 1911 Washington street, and Edwin Dohnal, son of Mrs. Priscilla 
Dohnal of Maribel at 6 o'clock this morning in the parsonage of the St. Boniface 
Catholic church before the Rev. Anthony Jaeckle.
Miss Ladwig wore a tea rose frock with white accessories and carried an arm 
bouquet of roses and larkspur.
A sister of the groom, Miss Viola Dohnal, was the bride's only attendant. She 
was attired in a frock of ashes of rose color. Her accessories were white and 
she had a wrist bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Emil Stransky attended as the 
best man to the groom.
A reception and breakfast followed the ceremony at the bride's home. Only 
immediate relatives of the couple attended the breakfast. Immediately after 
the breakfast, Mr. Dohnal and his bride left on a trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. 
After their return they will be at home in Maribel where Mr. Dohnal is town 
clerk of Cooperstown. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1935  P. 20


GRACE GLADYS DOHNAL

Mrs. Edwin Dohnal, 24, Maribel, died Friday and her infant daughter, died Monday 
morning. The double funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Dohnal's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Louis Ladwig, 1911 Washington street on Tuesday afternoon. Besides her 
parents, Mrs. Dohnal is survived by her husband.
Manitowoc Sun, Friday, April 17, 1936 P.4
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The following from here were at Manitowoc Tuesday to attend funeral services for 
Mrs. Edwin Dohnal and infant daughter: Mrs. John Shuber and son John, Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Hamernik, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warm, Mrs. Joseph Klenish, Mrs. John Mernik, 
Mrs. L.C. Warm, Mrs. Mary Sobesky, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zeman and daughter Helen, 
Mrs. Henry Schneider, Mrs. Walter Touhey and Henry Elmer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 18, 1936 P.5
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[cause: hemorrhage disease of newborn/bur. on Louis Ladwig lot]
 

DANIEL DOKEY

Daniel ""Danny"" Dokey, age 56, of 5025 Elmer Lane, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
rest Monday evening, Feb. 20, 2006, at the family residence. 
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home with Deacon Paul Kieffer officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery 
with military rites be accorded in his honor. 
Danny was born June 23, 1949, in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Robert A. 
and Georgine Brull Dokey. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc. He entered 
the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served there with the 9th Infantry 
Division. He was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart. He earned many 
other decorations while serving his country for 16 years before retiring because 
of disabilities. On Aug. 28, 1998, he married Joyce A. Monka in Manitowoc. Danny 
loved his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and 
enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. 
He is survived by his wife: Joyce; two daughters: Sandy (Brian) Hoffman, Two 
Rivers, and their children, Brendan, Brittany and Brady; Pamela Dokey, Two Rivers, 
and her children, Tyler and Ashley; one son: Daniel A. (Crystal) Dokey, Two Rivers, 
and their children, Kaleb, Tanner and Aiden; five stepchildren: Terry Weston, 
Savage, Minn., and her children Courtney and Chelsea; Todd Monka, Manitowoc, and 
his children, Amber, Aimee, Arika and Aron along with one step-great-grandson: 
Camaron; Tammy (Steve) Rusch, Green Bay, with their children, Brandon and Casey; 
Tracey (John) Terens, Manitowoc, with their children, Jeremy, Michael and Rebecca 
and two step-grandchildren: Lisa Tyson and Melissa Sleger; Toby Monka, Manitowoc, 
with his daughter, Shelby; one brother: Thomas ""Tommy"" (Judy) Dokey, Manitowoc; 
two sisters-in-law: Bonnie Dokey, Manitowoc; Sue Dokey, Virden, Ill.; two brothers-
in-law: Eddie Van Ess, Whitelaw; Dale Meneau, Florida; nieces, nephews, along with 
other relatives and friends surviving. Danny was preceded in death by his parents;, 
two brothers: Jimmy and Bobby Dokey; two sisters: Karen Van Ess and Patsy Meneau; 
two nephews: Jeffrey and Timmy Olm. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday 
(TONIGHT) from 5 to 7 p.m. and also on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of 
services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. 
Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2006


GEORGINE I. DOKEY

Mrs. Robert (Georgine) Dokey, 66, of 1132 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, July 19, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 pm Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dokey was born April 4, 1922 at Hays, Kansas, daughter of the late Adam and 
Anna Befort Brull. She attended school in Two Rivers and was married to Robert A. 
Dokey June 29, 1940 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; four sons and three daughters-in-law, James 
and Bonnie, Thomas and Judith and Daniel, all of Manitowoc and Robert Jr. and Susan 
of Springfield, Illinois; a brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and Joan Brull of 
Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by 
two daughters, Patricia Meneau and Karen VanEss; seven brothers, Jacob, Theodore, 
Peter, Adolph, Frank, Alfred and Clarence and two sisters, Irene and Mary.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday 
and from 12 noon Friday until the time of services at 1:30 pm. Rosary service 
Thursday evening at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 20, 1988 page 8
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[wife of Robert A. Dokey]


JAMES R. DOKEY

James R. Dokey, 47, of ?? Custer Street, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, 
October 2, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 am Wednesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Jeff 
VandenHeuvel will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Dokey was born July 14, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of Robert Dokey Sr., and the 
late Georgine Brull Dokey. Mr. Dokey attended Manitowoc Schools and served in 
the United States Army from 1961 to 1964 being stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 
Mr. Dokey was locally employed with Foster Needle company as a Took and Die Maker. 
He married the former Bonnie Jones on June 10, 19?? At Menominee, Michigan.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa 
Dokey of Manitowoc; two daughters, Cathleen and Janet, both at home; his father, 
Robert Dokey of Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Thomas and 
Judith Dokey of Manitowoc, Daniel Dokey of Manitowoc, Robert J. and Susan Dokey 
of Springfield, Illinois; two grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Meneau and 
Karen VanEss.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 am until the time of service at 10:30 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 2, 1989 page B8
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[d. 10-02-1989/age 47 yrs.]


ROBERT A. DOKEY, SR.

Robert A. Dokey Sr., 69, of 1132 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 5, 
1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 9:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born July 24, 1921, at Grand Junction, Mich., son of the late Arthur and 
Anna Havlicheck Dokey. He served during World War II overseas with the United 
States Navy. Mr. Dokey then returned to Manitowoc. He was employed with Wisconsin 
Aluminum Foundry as a Tool and Die Maker, retiring in 1984. He married the former 
Georgine Brull on June 29, 1940, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She 
preceded him in death in 1988. 
Survivors include his fiancee, Lorraine Knutson of Manitowoc; three sons and 
daughters-in-law, Thomas and Judith Dokey of Manitowoc, Daniel Dokey of Manitowoc, 
Robert Jr. and Susan Dokey of Springfield, Ill., Bonnie Dokey of Manitowoc; two 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen and Thelma Cayemberg, Donald and Yvonna Cayemberg, 
both of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Francis (Sonny) 
Champine, Nancy and George Gosz, both of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren; 6 great 
grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by two daughters, Patricia Meneau, Karen VanEss; a son, James Dokey; a brother, 
Arthur Dokey and a nephew, Jeffrey Olm.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm.. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday. Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1991 P. B7
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[widower of Georgine Dokey]


BARTHELME J. DOLAN

PLANS DEATH AS NO WORK IS TO BE FOUND
Former Antigo Man, Here for Three Years, 
Leaves Notes Stating He's Through With World
Unemployed for several months and without prospects of securing work at this 
time, B.J. Dolan, former Antigo man who has been in this vicinity for about 
three years is believed by authorities to have ended his life by jumping into 
the Manitowoc river. He left two notes to persons who had befriended him, 
stating that he was through with the world.
In a note to a bowling alley proprietor where he occasionally aided in cleaning 
the premises he wrote:
"Dear Sir; As I am broke and no hope of work I am sending you my tool chest key 
and watch chain and ring, as I am through with the world.-B.J. Dolan. I am sorry 
but cannot help it. The tool chest is in Gauger and Heidor's blacksmith shop."
SENDS KEY TO TRUNK
In another missive evidently mailed early this morning or last night as it, like 
the other one, has a stamp showing it taken in at 6:30 o'clock this morning, he 
sent the key to his trunk to the proprietor of the Virginia Buffet, above which 
Dolan stayed. In the latter note he said:
"I am broke and no hope of work. So here is my trunk key and I am through.
-B.J. Dolan."
According to persons who knew him, Dolan was about 60 years of age, and was a 
carpenter by trade. He had been unable to secure work since last November and 
is believed to have expended his entire savings.
Although the letters were dated July 15, it is believed that Dolan, if he did 
carry out the threats, waited another day as he was seen yesterday.
Dolan was a short man and wore a beard. His principal diversions were playing 
solitaire or reading the newspapers but since summer he has been seen about his 
accustomed haunts only on infrequent occasions. He was a bachelor.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 17, 1930 P.2
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No Trace of Dolan
Although search has been continued for B.J. Dolan, former Antigo man who has been 
in Manitowoc for the past three years, no trace has been found of him following 
receipt of letters that he was through with the world. Notes were written by Dolan 
on July 15 and posted early on July 17 but nothing was seen of him since July 16. 
He is believed to have ended his life by jumping into the Manitowoc river. Dolan 
originally is from Francis Creek and has a number of relatives here and at Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, July 18, 1930 P.2
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MISSING MAN IS FOUND IN RIVER
B.J. DOOLAN MADE DETAILED JOB OF SUICIDE
Heavy Stone Wired to Body to Keep It from Coming to Top; Boat Action Brings Up Body
A police theory that B.J. Doolan, itinerant carpenter who disappeared on July 
17, had ended his life by leaping into the Manitowoc river was proven true when 
the lifeless and partly decomposed body of the man was taken from the river at 
the outer harbor shortly after 8 o'clock this morning.
Doolan had gone through with his suicide in a thorough manner and when the body
was found floating it was discovered that a piece of limestone, weighing about
40 pounds, had been wired on the man's back in an effort to keep the body from
coming to the surface. It is believed that the action of a passing steamer 
brought the body to the top of the water, the Peter Reiss having passed the scene 
a short time before the floating body was observed by Joseph Revolinsky of the 
Reiss coal company.
Doolan, a former Antigo man, came to Manitowoc about three years ago after having
spent considerable time in railway construction work. He was about 60 years of
age and after vainly seeking employment since last November left notes, dated
July 15, in which he indicated his intention of ending "it all as he was through."
Following the removal of the body from the river, it was turned over to a local
undertaker and burial will be made at the expense of relatives here and at Two
Rivers.
Patrolmen who removed the body of Doolan from the harbor basin this morning
expressed their appreciation to Manager George Murphy of the C. Reiss Coal
company for his co-operation in sending the company tug with the officers to 
pick up the body. Had it not been for Murphy's co-operation it would have been
necessary to row the unwieldly police boat several blocks.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 28, 1930  p.1
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[Barthelme Dolan/bur. 7-28-1930/cause: suicide by drowning]


DONALD W. DOLAN

Mr. Donald W. Dolan, 78, of 3104 Lindbergh Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 8 pm Thursday evening at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687 will conduct the service. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dolan was born April 29, 1911 at Ashland, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Charles and Agnes Rosenfeldt Dolan. He attended schools in 
Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School. Mr. Dolan was a 
Veteran of World War II, stationed with the United States Army in 
England and France, being discharged in 1945. He married Katherine 
Fuhrmann on August 21, 1950 at Athens, Wisconsin. The couple then 
came to Manitowoc to make their home. Mr. Dolan was Head Examiner 
of the Unemployment Department of Wisconsin for the Manitowoc area. 
He was a member and past Exulted Ruler in 1970-1971 for the Manitowoc 
Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine of Manitowoc; a brother, Jack 
Dolan of Chicago; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Eileen 
Zembryske of Burlington, Vermont, Mrs. Evelyn Oestreicher of Ashland, 
Marjorie and Charles Wilcox of Ashland; nieces, nephews and friends. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Jim.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 6 pm Thursday to the time of 
services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Aug. 9, 1989 page B10
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[husband of Katherine M. Dolan]


KATHERINE M. DOLAN

Katherine Dolan, age 88, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, August 14, 
1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 16, 1996, at the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank and burial will follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born August 23, 1907, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of the late Frank and 
Katherine Schumm Fuhrmann. She attended schools in Dubuque and graduated from high 
school in Dubuque, and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating 
in 1936. She taught in Richland Center for two years moving to Manitowoc in 1938, and 
later taught school in Manitowoc until 1951. She married Donald Dolan August 21, 1950, 
in Athens, Wis. He preceded her in death in 1989. She is a former member of the Eastern 
Star Julian Dubuque Iowa Chapter #125, a 56-year member.
Survivors include one niece; three nephews; and other friends. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, her husband, Donald, and three brothers.
The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1996  P. A2
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[widow of Donald Dolan]


FRANCIS A. DOLEZAL

Francis A. "Tony" Dolezal, age 91, formerly of 522 Madison St., Reedsville, 
died on Monday, Sept., 15, 2008, at Walnut Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc.
Tony was born on Aug. 22, 1917, in Tisch Mills, son of the late Thomas and 
Emma (Parma) Dolezal. He married Betty Jane Miller on June 15, 1946, at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, by the late Rev. Harold Eckert. 
They resided in Reedsville, where they were in business with Betty's parents, 
Irene and Leonard Miller. Prior to their marriage, Tony was employed with 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding during the submarine construction building period. 
Tony was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving from August 
of 1942, to October of 1944. Upon retirement of his father-in-law, Miller's 
Service Station discontinued operation in 1973. Tony was then employed by the 
Village of Reedsville as water and sewer operator for 17 and one half years. 
After his retirement, he and Betty enjoyed summers at their cottage in Door 
County.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother and one 
nephew.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Revs. Harlyn Kuschel and 
Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Thursday, Sept. 25, 
2008, from 4 until 8 p.m., and then at the church on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, from 
10 a.m. until the time of service.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Hamilton Memorial Home and 
Harbor Home/Walnut Grove Assisted Living for their care extended toward Tony and 
his family.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 23, 2008


LAVERNE C. DOLEZAL

Laverne C. Dolezal, age 94, of 4025 Delta St., Manitowoc, 
died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Hannah's 
Home in Manitowoc.
Laverne was born on March 16, 1916, in Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late Otto and Anna Grossheusch. On Nov. 22, 1942, she 
married Walter Dolezal in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death 
on April 8, 1981. Laverne was a very talented violinist and 
enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Walter Dolezal; 
one brother and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 23, 2010, 
at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., 
Manitowoc. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral 
home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
We would like to thank Hannah's Home, especially (private) and 
staff, special friend (private) and Advantage Hospice for all the 
loving care given to Laverne.
Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 2010


WALTER J. DOLEZAL

Walter J. Dolezal, 70, of 910 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
April 8, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Steven D. Miles will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Dolezal was born Nov. 22 (sic), 1910, at Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph 
and Anna Gruber Dolezal. He attended school in Milwaukee and later entered the 
military service in 1942 then serving in the Eropean Theatre and being discharged 
in 1946. He married LaVerne Grosshuesch, Nov. 22, 1942, at Milwaukee. The couple 
moved to Manitowoc to reside in 1952. Mr. Dolezal was employed with Mirro Corp. 
in the shipping department for 20 years retiring in 1972.
Survivors include his wife; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Edward Meyer 
of Manitowoc; a niece, Susan Kamper of Marquette, Mich.; two nephews, Edward Meyer 
Jr. of Chicago and Donald Meyer of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a 
brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 1981 P. 3
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(Walter Dolezal/21 Nov. 1910/Apr. 1981/SSDI)


LAURA DONAHUE

Mrs. James Donahue, 63, of 1340 S.  17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Donahue, the former Laura Boettcher, was born in Reedsville on June 13, 
1893(sic), and on March 8, 1913, was married to Mr. Donahue. The couple 
established residence in Manitowoc where the husband died five years ago. 
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Reinhold Hornes of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Howard Weaver of Detroit; a brother, Arthur Boettcher of Reedsville; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gust Mumpy and Mrs. Arthur Habeck of Manitowoc and Mrs. James 
Cullen of Hayton, Wis.; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon 
Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1955  P. 15
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[bur. on James Donahue lot]


JAMES R. DONAHUE

James R. Donohue (sic), 75,  lifelong resident of this county, died Sunday at 
the Manitowoc County Hospital. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born in Liberty in 1873 and following his marriage in 1913 moved to 
Manitowoc. He retired five years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Reinhart Hornes of Manitowoc and Ione Donohue 
of Michigan; sister, Mrs. Alice Puls of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1951  P. 2
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[bur. 11-06-1951/age 79 yrs.]


MYRTLE M. DONAHUE

Death Claims 8 Year Old Girl 
Myrtle Donahue, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Donahue, 1340 
South Seventeenth street, passed away at the Holy Family hospital last night 
as a result of complications. The deceased was to have been nine years old 
on her next birthday, March 8. She was born in Manitowoc and has lived with 
her parents in this city all of her life, attending the public schools. 
Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Mildred, aged 12 and Ione 
aged 7.
Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday at 1:30 with burial at 
Evergreen, Rev. Machmiller officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 10, 1925  P. 9 


ANNA MARY DONAIS

Mrs. Anna (Mary) Schaffer Donais, 83, of Milwaukee, died Saturday night 
at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Donais, nee Mary Teche, was born Aug. 14, 1889, at Spruce Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Mary Teche. She was married to Joseph 
Donais Mar. 28, 1935, at Crown Point, Ind., residing at Milwaukee.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the hour 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973
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[d. 06-02-1973 at Milwaukee WI/age 83 yrs./wife of Joseph H. Donais/
bur. on Harold C. and Bedelia Schaffer lot] 


HENRY E. DONATELL

Henry A. (Hank) Donatell(sic), 48, of 3105 Wildwood Drive, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 5, 1987 at Stone Lake, Wisconsin. Funeral 
services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 10 am 
at Holy Innocents Catholic church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Donatell was born July 25, 1938 at Spooner, Wisconsin, son of Mrs. Irene Enlick 
Donatell and the late Carmen Donatell. Mr. Donatell was a graduate of Spooner High 
School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin-
Eau Claire in 1961. He then received his Master of Education Degree from Colorado 
State University at Fort Collins in 1966 with a major in Education Administration. 
Mr. Donatell also completed requirements for a Specialist Degree in Administration 
of Special Education Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Donatell was 
responsible for conducting workshops for teachers of the mentally retarded throughout 
various large cities in the United States. Mr. Donatell had previously been in training 
which included Physical Education and Social Studies and head football coach and 
assistant coach in other sports at Richland Center and Waterford High Schools. Mr. 
Donatell was member and past president of Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special 
Education, Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity member at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 
Mr. Donatell was past campaign chairman in 1985 for United Way, member and past president 
of Manitowoc Lion's Club, TPA and a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church where he had 
previously served on the vicariate council. Mr. Donatell was a W.I.A.A. State Official 
for high school wrestling. He married the former Janice Greenbeck on December 17, 1966 
at Bear Valley, Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; a son, Henry E. Donatell Jr. at home; two daughters, 
Lisa and Sheila, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Irene Donatell of Hudson, Wisconsin; four 
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Tom and Sally Donatell of Salina, Kansas, Michael and 
Vicki Donatell of Hudson, Wisconsin, John and Virginia Donatell of Naporville, Illinois 
and Bruce Donatell of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and 
Bill Byrkt of Des Moines, Iowa and Sue and John Stensvold of Hudson, Wisconsin and many 
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. 
Prayer service will be held at 8 pm Tuesday evening. Memorial fund has been established 
in Hank Donatell's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 6, 1987 page 18
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[d. at Spooner WI]


ANTON DONEFF

Anton Doneff has found peace through the love of his savior after a long 
illness with Alzheimer's disease. "Tony," as his friends knew him, was born 
in Milwaukee, June 5, 1925, to Bozin and Christian Doneff. He attended Bay 
View High School and Milwaukee Technical College. Upon graduation he was 
employed by the Allen Bradley Company. In 1950 he began a long and fulfilled 
career with General Electric Medical Systems. As part of the management team 
at G.E. he was involved in the development of revolutionary medical technology 
including CT-Scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines. Upon retirement in 
1986 he moved to Manitowoc with his wife and subsequently worked with his two 
sons in the construction and real estate development business.
Tony met his wife, Ethelyn (Lemmer), at Allen Bradley where they were both 
members of the company orchestra. Together they raised their family in Hales 
Corners and were blessed with four children. He returned this blessing as a 
dedicated and consoling father. He always enjoyed fishing with his sons and 
affectionaly listening to fine piano performances of his talented daughters. 
Through their 61 years of marriage Tony kept a loving eye on his bride.
Anton served on the Village of Hales Corners Board as president and trustee 
for 25 years. He was instrumental in shaping the growth of the suburban 
community. He cherished his membership in the Manitowoc Rotary Club and his 
many friends there.
Tony and Ethelyn most enjoyed their time in Egg Harbor and established a second 
home there in 1977. "The Cottage" became a real grandkid magnet, which provided 
many happy times for all. They also enjoyed travel and spent considerable time 
in Spain during Tony's work assignments there. The Milwaukee Symphony  Orchestra 
and Repertory Theater were particularly important parts of their lives. They 
also were enthusiastic supporters of Peninsula Players and the Manitowoc Symphony. 
He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. To his last day, Tony 
enjoyed singing hymns and patriotic sons.
He is survived by his children; grandchildren, great grandchildren (private). He 
was preceded in death by his loving wife Ethelyn, his parents, and two older 
sisters who died in childhood in Macedonia.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at First 
Lutheran Church, 521, N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Roald Harswick will 
officiate with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends 
may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 
a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made 
to the Alzheimer's Association. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc is serving the Doneff family.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 20, 2009


ETHELYN E. DONEFF

Ethelyn E. Doneff, nee Lemmer, went to be with her Lord on 
Feb. 25, 2008.   
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Feb. 29, 
2008, at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. 
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Doneff Family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 28, 2008


IDA DONKERS

Mrs. R.P. Donkers, 84, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Sheboygan, following an illness of several years. She had been residing 
at Elm Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Ida Sancy was born at Wrightstown, Wis., Jan. 4, 1876, daughter of the 
late William and Sophie Bonsak Sancy. She was educated in Wrightstown schools and 
in 1896 was married to Rudolph P. Donkers. The couple lived several years at Green 
Bay and then moved to Miles City, Mont., where the husband was an engineer for the 
Northern Pacific Railroad. He died in 1950. 
Mrs. Donkers is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carl Alt and Mrs. Charles Ludwig of 
Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, February 9, 1960 P. 23
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Funeral card:
Mittnacht Funeral Home
Mrs. R.P. Donkers
IN STATE
3 p.m. Wednesday until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
SERVICES
Thursday, February 11, 2 p.m. at the funeral home, Rev. Paul
Blaufus officiating.
INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17
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[d. 02-08-1960 at Sheboygan WI/age 84 yrs./widow of Rudolph Donkers]


RUDOLPH P. DONKERS

Rudolph P. Donkers, 68, whose wife is a sister of two Manitowoc women, died 
Tuesday at his home in Miles City, Mon.
Arrangements for the return of the body to Manitowoc for services and burial 
are being made by the Mittnacht funeral home. Date of the funeral had not been 
decided upon today.
A native of Green Bay, Mr. Donkers and his wife, the former Ida Sancy of 
Greenleaf, Brown county, moved to Montana following their marriage. During 
recent years the deceased had been an engineer on the Milwaukee road.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sisters in law, Mrs. Charles 
Ludwig and Mrs. Carl Alt, and a niece, Mr. Paul Kollath, all of Manitowoc.
The deceased was a member of the Elks lodge in Miles City.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1950  P. 2
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The body of Rudolph P. Donkers, 68, who died Tuesday at his home in Miles City, 
Mont., is due to arrive in Manitowoc early Saturday afternoon for burial. 
Private services for local relatives and members of the deceased’s immediate 
family will be conducted by the Rev. Henry Letz at the Mittnacht funeral home 
later Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The funeral 
mass was offered in the Montana city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 06-20-1950 at Miles City, MI/bur. on Ida Donkers lot]


MARGARET DONNELLY

Miss Margaret Ellen Donnelley, 73, sister of the late Mrs. Elias Gunnell, died 
Sunday afternoon at the Gunnell residence, 1515 Michigan avenues. She had been 
seriously ill several months. 
Miss Donnelley resided here since last December, when she accompanied her niece 
Mrs. William Rheaume here from New York city. Prior to the death of Mrs. Gunnell 
she had made many visits to Manitowoc.
She was born in London, Ontario, in 1865 and sepnt most of her life in Detroit, 
Mich., and New York city. For nearly 40 years she made her home with Mrs. 
George S. Leisure in New York. She was a member of the Kings’ Daughters.
Survivors are a brother, Harry, of Denver, Colo.; two nephews, Eli Gunnell, city, 
and Donald Donnelly, Plymouth, Mich.; and a niece, Mrs. Rheaume, city.
Funeral services in charge of the Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal 
church will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Gunnell residence. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Gunnell home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1938  P. 9 
*******
[cause: carcinoma of splenic flexure of colon/bur. on Elias Gunnell lot]
[d. 12-11-1938/age 72 yrs.]


CLARE L. PANOCH DONNELLY

Mrs. Clare L. Donnelly, 71, of 1022A N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
evening at home. She had a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 
pm Monday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Clare Jonas was born Sept. 3, 1895 in the Town of Mishicot, daughter 
of the late Fred and Augusta Paarman Jonas. She was married in October of 1922 
to James Panoch and the couple resided at Mishicot until his death in February 
of 1945. She was married to Richard Donnelly in August of 1950 and the couple 
lived at Sacramento, Calif. A year after his death in July of 1956, Mrs. Donnelly 
returned to Manitowoc to reside.
She was graduated from Mishicot High School and Manitowoc County Teachers College 
and taught in Manitowoc County Schools. Mrs. Donnelly was a member of Manitowoc 
Womans' Club, Park Lawn Auxiliary, the Circle of First Lutheran Church and 
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She had been secretary of the Alumni Assn. of 
Manitowoc County Teachers College.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vining Ihlenfeld, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harlan 
D. Swanberg of LaPuenta, Calif., two brothers, Harry Jonas of Minneapolis, Minn., 
and Fred Jonas of Winnetka, Ill., a sister, Miss Meta Jonas of Manitowoc and six 
grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm Sunday 
until 12:30 pm Monday when the casket will be moved to the church chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Nov. 11, 1966 page T5
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[d. 11-11-1966/age 71 yrs/widow of James J. Panoch/remarried "Donnelly"/
bur. on Mrs. Clare L. Panoch lot]


HELEN B. DONNELLY

HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH
Woman Dies At Farm Home Where She Lived Alone
Mrs. Helen Booth Donnelly, 69, died suddenly at her home on the River
road in Manitowoc Rapids Sunday of a heart attack.
Monroe Halverson, a neighbor, who found her in a critical condition
when he visited the home to do chores yesterday morning, called a
physician. She died before the doctor's arrival.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. from the
Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Helen Booth, was born at
Albert Lea, Minn., in 1866. In 1884 she married James C.
Donnelly at Fulda, Minn., and they located on a farm. In 1900
they came to this city to reside and 20 years ago moved to the
small farm west of the city.
Lived Alone On Farm
Since the death of Mr. Donnelly 12 years ago the deceased has
made her home alone on the farm.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ernst W. Brace and Mrs. M
Sulsbach, both of Minneapolis.
The body is at the funeral home.
(No newspaper named, no date)
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IN Memoriam
In Memory of Mrs. J.C. Donnelly on her birthday, Oct. 17th 
We, her neighbors and friends wish to express our sympathy
that she is with us no more. Her little home, where she
always welcomed us so cordially has been sold. This seems
like a closing chapter of a beautiful life. The children as
well as the grown-ups loved to go there and listen to her
interesting stories, told as no other could tell them. Her
love for her home and her flowers was an inspiration to us
all, and her smile we will never forget. Her passing was a
loss to the community.
From Her Neighbors and Friends
(No newspaper named, no date)
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[Helen Booth Donnelly/cause: chronic myocarditis]


JAMES C. DONNELLY    (d. 1922)

J. C. DONNELLY DEAD AT AGE OF 65 YEARS TODAY 
James C. Donnelly, a resident of Route 4 this city, died at the hospital at 
noon today after a protracted illness. Mr. Donnelly was formerly an engineer 
of the Soo line and had made his home here for some years. He is survived by 
his wife. Deceased was 65 years of age. Funeral services will be held Friday.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 13, 1922  P. 8 
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Donnelly Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow 
The announcement of the death yesterday of J.C. Donnely (sic), popular Soo 
line engineer, came as a shock to a large circle of friends. Mr. Donnelly was 
65 years of age and was widely known on the Neenah division of the Soo on which 
he has been employed as a passenger engineer ____ _____. .He was born at Toon
_____ and for years has lived here and at Rapids. Besides his wife, he is 
survived by a brother, Capt. Perry Donnelly, of Appleton and three sisters, Mrs. 
Arthur R__dell, of Oshkosh, Mrs. ____ Grant of Minn______, and Mrs. ___ Gray of 
Detroit, Mich. Funeral services will be tomorrow ____ at Sacred Heart ____. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 14, 1922  P. 4
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[bur. 12-15-1922/cause: blood poisoning/bur. on Helen B Donnelly lot]


ANITA CATHRYN DONOHUE

Cathryn A. Donohue, of 932 N. 12th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, June 13, 1989 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 9:30 am Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Donohue was born in Berlin, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
James and Mary Ryan Carey. She was a graduate of University of 
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. 
She taught at elementary education level in the Manitowoc Public 
School System. She married William E. Donohue M.D., on September 14, 
1921 at St. John Cathedral, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death 
September 6, 1959. Mrs. Donohue was very active in the Manitowoc 
Community Affairs with the Manitowoc Girl Scouts, Elks Club Auxiliary, 
Wisconsin State and County Medical Auxiliary along with volunteer work 
at Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary and along with other local volunteer 
organizations. Mrs. Donohue was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Helen (Honey) and Willott 
Pitz of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Penny Burrall of Cedarburg, 
Peggy Pitz of Milwaukee, Jody Halloran of Wauwatosa, Erich Pitz of 
Manitowoc; six great grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elaine 
Donohue of Loumbard, Illinois; nieces, nephews and other relatives 
and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a son, William in 
1985; three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm 
Thursday. Prayer Service will be held at 7:309 pm led by Rev. Donald 
Schneider. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Medical Center of St. 
Mary's Home for the Aged.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 14, 1989 page B10
*********
[Cathryn A. Donohue/d. 06-13-1989/age 90 yrs./widow of Dr. Wm. E. Donohue]
(Cathryn A./31 Aug 1898/Jun 1989/SSDI)
(Note: verified that these are the same person with cem. office.)


MARY T. DONOHUE

Mary T. Donihue died, the wife of G.S. Donihue.
Manitowoc Herald, 29 Sept. 1859
********
On the 25th inst., Mary T. wife of G. S. Donohue, aged 24 years.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 30, 1859 P. 3
********
(Mrs. Mary T. Donohue/bur. 25 Sept. 1859/age 24 yrs./from 
St. James Episc. church record)


WILLIAM E. DONOHUE

Dr. Donohue of Manitowoc Dies; Was 76
Dr. William E. Donohue, veteran physician and surgeon who has practiced
in this community for 45 years, died Sunday evening at Holy Family
Hospital. He was 76.
Dr. Donohue of 932 N. 12 St., had been in ill health over an extended
period.
The native of Two Rivers was born Dec. 8, 1882, son of the late Patrick
and Johanna Garey Donohue. As a young boy he accompanied his parents to
Antigo, Wis., where he was graduated from high school. He enrolled at
Northwestern University medical school at Evanston, Ill., obtaining
his medical degree in 1910. After interning at Mercy and St. Anthony
hospitals, Chicago, he came to Manitowoc in 1912.
Brings First Microscope
He married Anita Carey at Milwaukee Sept. 14, 1921.
Dr. Donohue retired from active practice in 1957 and estimated that in
that period he had been in the community he had delivered 3,000 babies.
When he came to Manitowoc the horse and buggy era was on the way out
but he recalled having used that means of conveyance to serve patients.
The first microscope was brought to the city by Dr. Donohue in 1913,
and he started the laboratory at Holy Family Hospital.
He served as president of Holy Family Hospital staff several times and
was an honorary member of Memorial Hospital staff.
The doctor was honored on February of 1958 by the county medical society.
He was presented with a framed citation by the society in which he was
lauded for his "many years of dedicated and devoted service to the 
afflicted.
Captain in France
One of the highlights of the doctor's career was his election as a
fellow in American College of Surgeons in 1937. He was a member of 
Wisconsin State Medical Society and past president and honorary life
member of Manitowoc County Medical Society. He was first elected 
president of the county group in 1935.
In additon, Dr. Donohue was a member of Manitowoc Council Knights of
Columbus, No. 710, of Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Catholic
Church, Drews-Bleser American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Elks Club and Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
During World War I Dr. Donohue was a captain serving with an American
Field hospital near Paris, France, for 18 months.
Dr. Donohue is survived by his wife, a son, (private), a daughter,
(private), a sister, Mrs. Margaret Kerr, of Chicago and four grand-
children.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral
Home and at 10 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 where the Rosary will be recited
at 7:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening by the Knights of Columbus and
Holy Name Society members.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 8, 1959  p.2
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[d. 09-06-1959/age 76 yrs.]
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LIEUT. DONOHUE TELLS OF HARROWING SCENES IN HOSPITALS AT BATTLE FRONT ACROSS
Local Man Who Served with Medical Corps Says that in One Day 3000 
Wounded Were Brought into Hospital Where He Was Stationed
Back from seven months service in the field hospitals overseas, Lieut. 
W.A. Donohue of this city is preparing to ? his practice of medicine 
in this city and will probably open offices on the south side ? next 
week. Dr. Donohue has discarded the army uniform which he wore for a 
year to again don civilian clothes and says that he is happy to be 
back in the old burg. Dr. Donohue was commissioned a lieutenant in the 
medical corps last year and for a time was stationed at Camp Funston, 
Kansas. Seven months ago he was sent overseas and placed in a hospital 
near Paris and he remained there until he received his orders for 
transport home. He went to work just before the Chateau Thierry drive 
and when that began he said there certainly was work, in one five-day 
period over 3,000 patients were put through the hospital. 
The patients were brought there directly from the front, after having 
received first aid treatment and he said many of them were in terrible 
shape. They would be operated upon and as soon as they were able to be 
moved were sent to some base hospital for further treatment. He was on 
duty from 12 o’clock noon until 12 o’clock night and it was one continuous 
round of operations during the time. There was no chance for rest as help 
was scarce and there was more than those on duty could take care of. The 
stretcher bearers were instructed to bring in the worse cases first and 
frequently he said patients had to wait ten to twelve hours before they 
could get into the operating room. It was almost a continuous train of 
cots, lined up right to the operating room door. As soon as a table was 
vacated the next cot would be moved forward. President Wilson visited the 
hospital while he was there and noticing that most of the patients were 
shot either in the arms or legs, inquired why that was. 
The doctor in charge said, “The others didn’t get this far.” The president 
didn’t ask any more questions, he said. The hospital was one that had been 
donated by Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt and the venerable old lady was right there 
working every day and he said she was a most admirable nurse. Lieut. Donohue 
said that it had not been his fortune to meet any of the Manitowoc boys at 
the front, but upon his return to Paris, preparing to embark for the states, 
he encountered Maj. A.L. Nash and his brother Francis J. Nash who were in 
the French capital. The three enjoyed a brief reunion before Lieut. Donohue 
departed for a port of embarkation. Lieut. Donohue arrived in New York three 
weeks ago and before returning here visited at Antigo for a week. He is in 
excellent health but is taking a needed rest before resuming practice.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 22, 1919 Page 8


FLORENCE E. DOOLAN

Florence E. Doolan, age 94, of 416 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Florence was born June 1, 1913, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter 
of the late John and Mary Pfeffer Doolan. She attended school in 
Manitowoc, and graduated from Lincoln High School. Florence worked 
for the Wisconsin Telephone Company for many years until her 
retirement. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and 
a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. 
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, John and Joan Doolan, 
Manitowoc; three nephews and two nieces, Phillip (Elaine) Fischer, 
Suring, David Fischer, Manitowoc, Tom Doolan, Manitowoc, Mary (Bill) 
Meier, Manitowoc, Peggy (Jeff) Seidl, Manitowoc; other relatives 
and friends also survive.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Helen Doolan, and Margaret (Howard) Fischer. 
Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 
at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on 
Tuesday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 
11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is 
assisting the Doolan family with funeral arrangements. 
The family of Florence Doolan would like to thank her caregiver, 
(private), for all the special care that Florence received. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2007 


HELEN A. DOOLAN

Miss Helen A. Doolan, 63, of 416 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 am 
Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic 
church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Doolan was born Nov. 28, 1911 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John Doolan 
and Mary Pfeffer Doolan. She was a Manitowoc resident all her life. She was 
graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and Lincoln High School with the Class of 
1929. She was an employee of Wisconsin Telephone Co. from 1930 until her retirement 
in 1961. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and Dairyland Council of Telephone 
Pioneers and a former member of Business and Professional Women's Club.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary Doolan, a brother and sister-in-law, John 
and Joan Doolan, a sister, Miss Florence Doolan and a sister and brother-in-law, 
Howard and Margaret Fischer of Manitowoc, nephews, and nieces and grandnephews and 
nieces.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 pm Sunday, where a 
parish wake service will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 1, 1975 page 3
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[bur. on Mrs. John Doolan lot]


JOHN DOOLAN

John Doolan, 65, 416 North Fifth street, who had been confined to the Whitelaw 
sanitorium since February, died this noon. He was born in Manitowoc in 1880 and 
was educated in city schools. In 1909 he married Mary Pfeffer of this city, and 
the couple have made Manitowoc thier home.
Mr. Doolan has been a pressman at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company for the 
past 40 years. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Howard Fisher, 
city, and Helen and Florence, both at home; one son, Cpl. John W. Doolan who is 
stationed at Gulfport, Miss., one brother William, Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. 
Edward Hall, Green Bay, Mrs. John Manon, Superior, Mrs. John Stenger; Berkerly, 
Calif., and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be 
announced tomorrow. 
Manitowoc Herald Times May 8, 1945  pg. 2
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Funeral services for John Doolan, 65, of 416 North Fifth street, who died yesterday, 
will be held at 8:30 a. m. Friday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L. M. Schorn, officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Doolan, veteran employe of the Manitowoc 
Ship Building company, was a member of Company H of the Wisconsin National Guard for 
several years. He was also a member of the Holy Name society whose members will 
recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7:30 p. m. Thursday. The body may be viewed 
at the funeral home after 4:00 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times May 9, 1945 pg. 2
*******
[d. 05-08-1945/age 64 yrs.]


MARY DOOLAN

Mrs. John (Mary) Doolan, 89, of 416 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Doolan, nee Mary Pfeffer was born Sept. 
11, 1887, at Omaha, Neb., daughter of the late Henry and Mary Vosmuth Pfeffer. 
She came to Manitowoc as a child. She was married to John Doolan Jan. 21, 1909, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1945. Mrs. Doolan 
was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Joan Doolan of Manitowoc; 
two daughters and a son-in-law, Howard and Margaret Fischer, of Manitowoc and 
Miss Florence Doolan, of Manitowoc: five grandchildren and four great grand-
children. A daughter, Helen, preceded her in death in 1975. Two brothers and two 
sisters also preceded her in death. There will be no visitation at the funeral 
home. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitwowoc, is in charge of the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter  March 5, 1977  pg. 8
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(nee Pfeffer) [widow of John Doolan]


THOMAS DOOLAN

Thomas Dooling(sic) died in Manitowoc, son of Michael and Mary Dooling
Manitowoc Herald, Oct 31 1861


JOHN DOOLEY 

John Dooley, aged forty-five, who was a resident of this city for
fifteen years, died last week at Chicago, where he had gone a short time
before his demise to undergo an operation for cancer. The deceased was
45 years of age. Until a short time ago, he was employed as a moulder at
the Seating Works. He resided on Washington street. He is survived by
a wife, one sister and one brother. The remains were brought here for
interment, and the funeral was held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart
church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 1, 1906
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DEAD IN CHICAGO
John Dooley's Body Will be Brought Here For Burial at Home
Dead in Chicago where he had lately been for treatment, John Dooley's body will 
reach here this evening for burial in this city, his home for fifteen years. Mr. 
Dooley, who was 45 years of age had long been a sufferer from cancer and was 
making his home with a sister in Chicago while seeking relief. During his 
residence here he was employed as a moulder at the Seating Works and resided on 
Washington Street. Decedent is survived by a widow, one sister and one brother. 
He was a man well thought of by his associates and friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 27, 1906 page 1
*******
The funeral of the late John Dooley will be held from Sacred Heart Church tomorrow 
morning at 9 o'clock with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 29, 1906 page 2
*******
[bur. 01-30-1906/cause: pneumonia]


DAVID J. DORAK

David J. Dorak, 21, of 3422 Lindbergh Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Johnson Hall Dormitory, Kenosha. Death was attributed to congestive 
heart failure.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus 
J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemtery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorak was born Nov. 16, 1951, at Manitowoc, son of Marvin H. and 
June March Dorak. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the 
Class of 1970, having won eight letters in sports. He was a Manitowoc 
Junior Rotarian, Badger Boy, homecoming king in his senior year and 
member of the National Honor Society. In 1970, he was winner of the 
Elmer A. Bleck award for outstanding all around track athlete. He was 
first recipient in this area of the National "W" Club certificate of 
merit.
He presently was a junior at Carthage College, a member of the football 
and track team and a member of the Chi-Eta Sigma Honorary Academic 
Society. He was majoring in mathematics and was a math department 
assistant. He was also a resident assistant at Johnson Hall. In 1971 and 
1972, he was a member of the All American Lutheran College football squad. 
During the summer months he was a playground director at Franklin and 
McKinley Grade schools at Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Wake service will be at 8 p.m. A Dave Dorak memorial fund has been 
established for Carthage College.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 27, 1973
********
[d. at Kenosha WI/son of Marvin H. and June E. Dorak]


JUNE E. DORAK 
 
June E. Dorak, 66, of 3422 Lindbergh Drive, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday 
evening at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
concelebrated by Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and the Rev. Harold Berryman. 
Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born June Edith March on March 17, 1925, at Manitowoc, daughter of Alice 
Hoyer March and the late Clarence March. She married Marvin H. Dorak on April 23, 
1949, at Jesu Catholic Church, Milwaukee. She was a graduate of Lincoln High 
School Class of 1943, also of the Marquette University Class of 1946 with a Degree 
in the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology. Also graduated from the 
Cardinal Stritch College in 1972 with a Maters of Arts Degree in Reading. She was 
a Teacher and taught at Ithaca, Wis., for one year. Also at the Reedsville High 
School for a year and a half and also Valders High School for 25 ½ years. She was 
a member of Wisconsin Reading Association, Interlake Reading Council, Wisconsin 
Society of Science Teachers, Manitowoc County Teachers Association, State of 
Wisconsin Retired Teachers Association, Daughters of Isabella and she was also 
Eucharistic Minister and member of the Rosary and Altar Society of the St. Mary 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin H. Dorak; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald 
and Kristine Dorak of Plymouth, Minn.; a daughter, Mary Ellen DOrak of LaCrosse; 
her mother, Alice March Guse of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, William 
and Stephanie March of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Sarah and Heather. She was 
preceded in death by a son, David, February 26, 1973.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. A rosary 
service will be Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society 
and a prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. by Father Roman, the Daughters of 
Isabella and relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1991  P. B6
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[d. 04-28-1991/nee March/wife of Marvin H. Dorak]


MARVIN H. DORAK

Madison-Marvin Dorak, age 87, passed away peacefully at U.W. Hospital on 
Sept. 20, 2012. His wife was at his side.
He was born July 27, 1925 in Sheboygan, Wis., the son of Adolph and Lydia 
(Lockstein) Dorak. He married June March on April 23, 1949 at Gesu Catholic 
Church in Milwaukee. June died in 1991. He married Helen Wayland on May 20, 
2000 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Madison.
Marvin was employed by Kaufman Manufacturing Co., Manitowoc, in 1952, as 
Chief Engineer. In 1975 he was named Vice President-Engineering. He held U.S. 
and foreign patents in the area of metal threading. He retired in 1989.
Marvin was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Madison and St. 
Maximilian Kolbe, Almond, Wis. He was also a member of Madison Golden K 
Kiwanis, Elks Club and the Technical Club of Madison. He was a member of 
the Wisconsin Voyagers for 15 years.
He enjoyed boating and water skiing with his family. He was at all their 
football games and swimming events. He enjoyed travelling, especially motor=
home travel.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter Mary (James) Clark, LaCrosse, 
Wis.; a son Donald Dorak, San Antonio, Tex., two granddaughters and two great-
grandchildren. He is also survived by Helen's family; Maureen (Dr. Jeffrey) 
Michelman, Atlantic Beach, Fla.; Kathleen (Mark) Garwick, McFarland, Wis.; 
Michael (Barbara) Wayland, Monticello, Wis.; Therese (Rick) Gitzke, Verona, 
Wis.; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, 
June, and their son David John (1973); and two brothers, Melvin and Milton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 
at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5405 Flad Ave., Madison. Father Chad 
Droessler will officiate. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the time of 
Service at the church.
A short graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at 
11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Maria Goretti Church or the 
charity of the donor's choice .
Marvin and Helen have been most appreciative of the medical care he received 
from the Physicians and Nurses at U.W. Hospital and Clinics.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 23, 2012


DAN DORAN

LIQUOR CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM
A Sailor While Intoxicated Falls Into the River and is Drowned.
COMPANION IS LOCKED UP FOR SAFETY
Dan Doren(sic) of Steamer Jay Gould is the Victim—Was His Second Trip on the Steamer
At midnight Tuesday the police received a message that a man had fallen into the 
river. Officers Eggert and Dueno went to the scene and after some efforts succeeded 
in getting the body of the man on the dock. The testimony tends to show that the 
party was a sailor that had shipped on the steamer Jay Gould at Chicago under the 
name of Dan Doren. When the boat laid up here to take a cargo of vinegar from the 
A. M. Richter Co. for Lake Superior ports, on board, Doran went up town and meeting 
a person named John Ward, both drank freely until they became intoxicated when 
together they returned to the steamer. They were seated on the dock when Doren fell 
forward into the river. The cry “man overboard” brought help in a hurry but the 
darkness prevented anyone seeing Doren and he was drowned. Ward was placed in jail 
until the next day that being a safe place for him and his testimony being required. 
At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 15, 1903 
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Nothing has been learned concerning the life or relatives of Dan Doran the 
sailor who lost his life by falling from the dock at Hall’s warehouse Tuesday 
night. The remains were interred at the expense of the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 16, 1903  P. 2
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[cause: drowning]


C. EARL DOREY

Earl C. (sic) Dorey, 64, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning 
at Milwaukee County Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Dorey was born at Manitowoc Oct. 16, 1896, son of the late Thomas C. 
and Margaret Barry Dorey. He attended Sacred Heart School and was graduated 
from Manitowoc Business College. Mr. Dorey, who never married, went to 
Milwaukee 17 years ago and prior to his retirement had been employed by 
Pere Marquette Railway.
Surviving are two brothers, Leo and James, of Manitowoc, and two sisters, 
Mrs. William H. Smith and Mrs. Arthur W. Hensel, of HIka.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1960  P. 13
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[Charles Earl/d. 05-23-1960 at Wauwatosa WI/age 64 yrs./
bur. on Tom Dorey lot]


IDA D. DOREY

Mrs. Leo Dorey, 81, of 505 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 am Friday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dorey, nee Ida D. Miller was born Sept. 23, 1888 at Sheboygan, daughter of 
the late Henry and Minnie Krohn Miller. She was married to Leo Dorey July 26, 
1917 at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded 
her in death Oct. 3, 1964.
Survivors include two sons, James L. and LeRoy of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
David (Dorothy) Titus of Manitowoc; a brother, Rueben of Manitowoc; four 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon 
until time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 o'clock this Thursday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 13, 1970 page T6
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[d. 08-12-1970/age 81 yrs./widow of John Leo Dorey]


J. LEO DOREY

Leo Dorey, 77, of 505 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. 
Claude LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorey was born Oct. 2, 1887 at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Margaret 
Barry Dorey. On July 26, 1917, he married Ida Miller at Manitowoc. The couple 
always resided in the city. He was employed by Smalley Manufacturing Co. until 
his retirement seven years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the 
church.
Survivors are the wife; two sons, James and Leroy, Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. 
David Titus of Manitowoc; a brother, James of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi 
Smith and Mrs. Arthur Hensel of Hika; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1964  P. 14
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[J. Leo/d. 10-03-1964/age 77 yrs.]


JAMES L. DOREY

James L. Dorey, 63, of 513 State St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, 
March 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Military funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. American Legion Drews Bleser 
Post No. 88 Chaplain will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorey was born August 10, 1920, at Manitowoc, son of the late John L. and 
Ida D. Mueller Dorey. He was educated at Manitowoc and a graduate of Lincoln 
High School class of 1938. Mr. Dorey was very active in sports and a former 
member of the C.Y.O. softball club and has been inducted into the Softball 
Hall of Fame in 1982. Mr. Dorey was a Veteran of World War II, serving in 
the Army Infantry as a Medic from Oct. of 1941 to Dec. of 1945 obtaining the 
rank of Corporal. Mr. Dorey was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding until his 
retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Boilmakers Local No. 443.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, LeRoy E. and Kathryn Dorey of 
Manitowoc; a sister, Dorothy L. at home; two nieces, Mrs. Richard (Lori) Kloida 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Roger (Kathy) Basler of Cato; two nephews, Alan Titus of 
Manitowoc and Steven Holtz in Germany and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret (Dorey) Hensel.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Maarch 22, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. on John Leo Dorey lot]


KENNETH F. DOREY

ABANDON HOPE THAT CLIFTON STILL AFLOAT 
Lake Tragedy Claimed Three Known Here Is Now Feared 
CLEVELAND, Sept. 26--A hydroplane, tug and beach patrols were added today to 
the agencies being employed to find some trace of the whale-back freighter 
Clifton, now definitely believed to have foundered with her crew of 28 officers 
and men in the gale which swept Lake Huron Sunday night.
“We have abandoned virtually all hope for the safety of the Clifton and her 
Crew,” E.R, Schneider, general manager of the Progress Steamship company, 
Cleveland owners, said. 
Schneider added, however, that officials of his company as well as marine men 
were unable to understand why, if the Clifton did founder, no wreckage or other 
evidences of the tragedy had been tossed up on the shores or had not floated to 
the surface of the lake. In an effort to find some traces of the Clifton, the 
owners were arranging through the Glenn L. Martin company here to dispatch a 
hydroplane from Detroit to fly over Lake Huron and its shore lines. 
Three From Here Aboard.
In addition to Chief Engineer W. J. Oertling, former Manitowoc man, two others 
well known in this city, one a local boy, were aboard the ill-fated vessel and 
may have lost their lives. Kenneth Dorey, a son of Thomas Dorsey and brother of 
James Dorey, was second engineer on the Clifton and George Maples of Sturgeon 
Bay, employed as an oiler aboard the boat, is a brother of Mrs. Aaron Peterson.
Dorey, who was 22 years of age and unmarried, had been on the Clifton this season 
and sailed aboard the boat from Sturgeon Bay with the other 27 members of the 
crew. Relatives here have received no word from the owners of the boat, although 
dispatches have been sent to Cleveland asking for definite information. Mrs. 
Peterson has also communicated with Cleveland in an effort to confirm reports 
that her brother Mr. Maples, was aboard the boat.
W. J. Oertling, former local man was chief engineer of the vessel.
Boat Given O.K. 
A dispatch from Sturgeon Bay says that the boat was inspected two weeks ago and 
pronounced in first class condition. The wife of the steward, Sam Stevenson, and 
her infant son, and the father of Capt. Gallagher were aboard the boat according 
to offices of the Smith Steamship Co., part owners of the Clifton.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1924  P.1
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SIGHT WRECKAGE OF LOST CLIFTON 
BELIEVE CREW OF 28 WENT DOWN WITH STEAMER 
First Reports Which Seem to Confirm Loss Today 
CLEVELAND, Sept. 27—Painted sticks of wood possibly part of the railing or wheel 
house of the whale back freighter Clifton missing since last Sunday were sighted 
last night twenty-four miles east of Point Au-Barques, Lake Huron, A.E.R. Schneider, 
general manager of the Progress Steamship Co. Cleveland owners of the vessel, said 
today. The sticks of wood, painted white, were seen by Captain Frank Perew of the 
Steamer Peter White, another of the Progress fleet, but his message to headquarters 
today said the seas were so rough that he was unable to recover the wood for closer 
examination to determine if it was part of the Clifton…
No word Received Here
Cleveland dispatches today stating that wreckage of the Clifton had been sighted 
shattered hope of relatives of Kenneth Dorey, Manitowoc boy who was a member of the 
crew that the vessel might have escaped. Mrs. A. Peterson, whose brother, George 
Maples of Sturgeon Bay, was also a member of the crew was another to whom the 
dispatch brought death of hope which she has entertained that her brother lives.
No word has been received by the Dorey family or Mrs. Peterson in response to messages 
to owners of the Clifton at Cleveland yesterday and it is presumed that they are 
waiting definite information of the fate of the vessel before replying. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 27, 1924  P.1
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LOSS OF THE CLIFTON CONFIRMED 
WRECKAGE ON LAKE TELLS OF FATE OF BOAT 
Part of Pilot House And Hatches Missing Vessel Found
With the finding of hatch covers and the forward end of the pilot house of the 
steamer Clifton on Lake Huron Sunday, loss of the boat in the storm over the lakes 
last Sunday is established beyond question. Cleveland, O., dispatches today report 
the finding of the wreckage of the Clifton by the steamer Glencarin of the Great 
Lakes Transportation company. No bodes have been recovered. 
Publication of the dispatches from Cleveland forces abandonment of hope by relatives 
here that Kenneth Dorey and W. J. Oertling, of this city, members of the crew of the 
boat, are alive as a week has passed with no word of the locating of members of the 
crew, if any escaped. George Maples of Sturgeon Bay also lost on the Clifton, is a 
brother of Mrs. Peterson, wife of Patrolman Aaron Peterson, of the police department.
Report of Finding Wreckage.
Report of Capt. Hudson of the Glencarin relative to finding of wreckage of the Clifton 
was made at Cleveland yesterday and says:
Encountered wreckage at 4 p.m. on Saturday about seventy miles from Goderich on the 
detour Goderich course. The wreckage consists of broken hatch covers. In hopes of 
finding something that could be identified as belonging to some particular vessel 
we cruised around about two hours. Finally picked up forward end of a pilot house. 
The pilot house clock and searchlight were attached.
The clock registered 4 o’clock Capt. Hudson told Mr. Schneider over the long distance 
telephone from Goderich, Ontario but whether the boat sank Sunday afternoon or Monday 
morning is not known. She was last seen passing Mackinaw at 10:20 a.m. Sunday morning 
enroute from Sturgeon Bay to Detroit laden with stone.
Search for Bodies 
Richard A. Harrison, traveling commissioner for the Lake Carrier’s association, who 
will have charge of the work of searching for the bodies of the twenty-eight victims 
left for Goderich late Sunday. He is due to arrive today. In the belief that the 
bodies will be carried to the Canadian shore, a thorough search will be made there…
Manitowoc Herald News, September 29, 1924  P.1  
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HURON KEEPS VICTIMS OF THE CLIFTON 
Lake Fails to Yield Up Bodies of the Men Lost on the Vessels 
Solemn Requiem Mass Is Read at Sturgeon Bay for Victims—
Lakes Patrolled and Shores Watched for the Bodies.
Bodies of the Clifton disaster, one of the worst on the Great Lakes this year, have 
yet to be recovered and it is possible they may drift to American or Canadian shores. 
In the meantime families of Walter Oertling, George Maples, Jr., and Kenneth Dorey 
are anxiously awaiting news of their discovery. There appears to be little hope that 
any of the bodies will be recovered, although diligent search is being instituted by 
lake boats while the shores are being patrolled. 
Requiem high mass was sung for members of the sunken ship and crew at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic church at Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday. Mourners of other members of the crew not 
of Catholic affiliation were at the services which constituted a memorial for all who 
lost their lives on the ill-fated Clifton.
The complete list of the 30 victims as secured from the Progress Steamship company is 
as follows…Kenneth Dorey, handyman, Manitowoc, Wis…
Manitowoc Herald News, October 7, 1924  P.8 


MARGARET DOREY

Mrs. Thomas C. Dorey, 85, of 505 Chicago street, died yesterday at her home 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30  a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. L. M. Schorn 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Dorey, nee Margaret Barry, was born in Manitowoc in 1861, and in 1886 was 
married to Thomas Dorey. She was a charter member of the American War Mothers 
of Manitowoc and the Sacred Heart Altar society.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Smith of Madison and Mrs. 
Lancia Splitt of Manitowoc; three sons, James, Earl and Leo all of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Mrs. Mary Wittey of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Monday noon until time of 
services Tuesday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 02-07-1947/age 85 yrs/bur. on Tom Dorey lot]


THOMAS DOREY JR.    (d. 1946)

Dr. T. C. Dorey, 43, former Manitowoc resident, died suddenly Monday at Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Dr. Dorey, a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Dorey of this city, was born in Manitowoc 
and was graduated from the old Washington high school in 1922. During his school 
years he was active in debating and musical circles of the school. He was also 
graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago.
He had practiced optometry in Milwaukee for the past 15 years.
Survivors are the parents; two sisters, Mrs. Lance Splitt of this city and Mrs. 
William Smith of Madison; three brothers, Leo, James and Earl of this city; as 
well as several nieces and nephews. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, where the 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 07-08-1946 at Milwaukee, WI/age 42 yrs.]


THOMAS C. DOREY    (d. 1952)

Thomas C. Dorey, 91, retired marine engineer, of 505 Chicago St., Manitowoc, 
died Friday morning after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorey was born Jan. 1, 1861, at Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. He moved to 
Chicago in 1881 and three years later came to Manitowoc to reside. In 1885 he 
married Margaret Barry, who died in 1948. Mr. Dorey was employed as a marine 
engineer by the Goodrich Steamship Company and retired in 1920.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Smith of Madison and Mrs. Margaret 
Splitt of Manitowoc; three sons, Leo and James of Manitowoc and Earl of Milwaukee; 
10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1952  P. 2
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[bur. 06-09-1952/age 91 yrs.]


LOUISA DORNAUS

Death Sat. evening of Mrs. Frank Dornaus after a long illness with 
consumption. The deceased, who was born here 35 yrs. ago, leaves her 
husband and one son and is also survived by her sorrowing father, Mr. 
Henry Bauknecht. The funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Lizzie Banknecht Dornas Or Dornaus (Bauknecht)
Event Type Death
Event Date 1905
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Residence Place Manitowoc,
Gender Female
Age 27
Race W
Occupation Housewife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1878
Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery Manitowoc
Father's Name Henry Banknecht
Father's Birthplace Germany
Mother's Name Banknecht
Mother's Birthplace Germany
Spouse's Name Frank Dornaus
*******
[Lizzie Louisa Dornaus, buried 10/30/1905, cause of death: consumption/
Burial register has Lizzie Dornaus, female, age 27, born in City of 
Manitowoc]


BABY GIRL DORSCH   (d. 1928)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dorsch, 1214 South Fourteenth street, are mourning 
the death of a daughter, born at the home this morning, who only lived 
but a short time after birth. The funeral was held this afternoon from 
the home, Rev. Ristad officiating and burial was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 22, 1928 Page 1
*******
[cause: injuries at birth]


CHARLOTTE T. DORSCH

Funeral services for Mrs. Walter A. Dorsch, 72, of 1214 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at 
First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial 
was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Pallbearers included Richard Schmitz, Odo Gorzo, Arthur Henzel, Kurt Krupkat, 
William Grolle and Archie Last.
Mrs. Dorsch was a member and past president of Manitowoc Woman’s Club and a member 
of First Lutheran Chancel Choir.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1962  P. 5
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[d. 03-02-1962/age 72 yrs./wife of Walter A. Dorsch]


WALTER A. DORSCH

Walter A. Dorsch, 78, of 1214 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, a Circuit Court reporter 
for 47 years, died Saturday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorsch was born June 4, 1889, at Milwaukee, son of the late August and Anna 
Wilde Dorsch. He married Charlotte Schneider May 18, 1912, at Milwaukee. They 
moved to Manitowoc where he served as a court reporter for Judge Michael Kirwan 
in 1912 and when retiring in 1959 he served under Judge F. H. Schlichting. After 
his retirement he freelanced in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties for five years.
His wife preceded him in death in March, 1962. Mr. Dorsch married the former Olive 
Youngwall Aug. 20, 1963, at Manitowoc.
Mr. Dorsch was a member of the Mason Commandary for 50 years, past grand patron 
of the Eastern Star, a member of the Brotherhood of the church and a 56 year member 
of the Elks Club. He also served as secretary of the Association for Shorthand 
Reporters, secretary of the church, and was a member of the choir for 40 years as 
well as serving on the Manitowoc School Board for nine years.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Inez) Johnston, of Green 
Bay, Mrs. Ralph (Hazel) Salick, of Hartland and Mrs. Robert (Dorohty) Filipowicz, 
of Detroit, Mich., five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until noon Tuesday 
and then at the church. Masonic services will be at 7:30 o’clock and Elks rites 
will be performed at 8 oclock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 30, 1967  P. 11
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[d. 10-28-1967/age 78 yrs.]
(b.4 June 1889/d. October 1967/SSDI)
********
Circuit Court Reporter Walter Dorsch, who was at Sheboygan with Judge Kirwan, 
conducting court and was unable to get home Saturday night, was a bit more anxious 
than usual to return when he received a message at Sheboygan announcing the arrival 
of a nine-pound baby girl. Papa Walter lost no time in getting to his residence 
after arrival of the train Sunday Afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1921 P. 5


CLARA E. DORSCHNER

Clara E. Dorschner, 93, formerly of  ?? Marshall Street, Manitowoc, who had been 
residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, September 18, 1990 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday 
at Wesley United Methodist Church. Rev. Philip Keras will officiate with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 14, 1896 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and 
Alvina Wolfordt Toltzmann. She came to Manitowoc as a young girl and attended 
local schools. She married Harold Dorschner on January 17, 1920 in Manitowoc. The 
couple resided in Manitowoc. She was a life long member of Wesley United Methodist 
Church and was active in the Women's Society and Martha Circle of the church. She 
was also a long time member and past president of the VFW  Auxiliary 659 and member 
and past president of World War I Auxiliary 2565.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Lt. Col. (Retired) Harold W. and 
Betty Dorschner of Friedberg, Germany; three grandsons, Master Sgt. (Retired) 
David and his wife, Mary of Huschuca City, Arizona, Dr. John Dorschner and his 
wife, Nila with the U.S. Embassy at Dhaka, Bangladesh and Captain James Dorschner 
who is stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia; four great grandsons, Travis, Daryl, 
Neal and Kristian and a great granddaughter, Kristl Dorschner; a brother and two 
sisters-in-law, Frederick and Jean Toltzman of Manitowoc, Elmyra Toltzman of 
Manitowoc; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
two sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday and Monday at the church 
from 9:30 am until the time of services. VFW Auxiliary 659 will conduct Memorial 
Services at 7:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 20, 1990
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[widow of Harold Dorschner]


HAROLD J. DORSCHNER

Mr. Harold J. Dorschner, 84, of 2506 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
July 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services accorded by V.F.W. Otto 
Oas Post No. 659. 
Mr. Dorschner was born Dec. 14, 1896, at Hortonville, Wis., son of the late Frank 
and Anna Sievert Dorschner. He attended schools in Brillion and was employed with 
Northwestern Railroad Company as an engineer for 50 years, retiring in 1964. He 
married Clara Toltzmann Jan. 17, 1920, at Manitowoc, the couple residing here all 
their lives. Mr. Dorschner was a World War I veteran entering service in August of 
1914 and being discharged in May of 1919. He was a private in Company C, 9th 
Infantry and Second Division and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of 
Wesley United Methodist Church. 
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Betty Dorschner 
of Ockstadt, Germany; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Norman and Leona Dorschner 
of Chilton and Ethel Dorschner of Elgin, Ill.; three grandsons and two great 
grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and Thursday until 11 a.m. and at the church from noon until the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1981 P. 3


AUGUSTA DOSE

WOMAN WHO WAS CITY CHARGE FOR TWO YEARS FOUND TO HAVE $500 NOTE 
IN POSSESSION AT HER DEATH
Though cared for by the city for nearly two years and sided by the 
German M.E. church society of which she was a member, Mrs. Augusta 
Dose, whose death occurred at the hospital, was found to have among 
her effects at her death a note for $500 and city officials are 
interested in knowing whether the city will be reimbursed for monies 
expended in support of Mrs. Dose. Mrs. Dose it is said, told city 
officials that she was without funds or means of support and upon 
this representation was cared for at the hospital, it being said that 
the expense to the city was about $200. The amount would probably 
have been considerably larger but for the fact that the church society 
assisted in caring for the aged woman. When Mrs. Dose died and while 
the body was being prepared for removal the note of $500, said to have 
been given her by her son in law, a resident of Michigan, was discovered. 
Whether the city will have any claim upon the note is not determined 
but it is expected that relatives will reimburse the city for monies 
expended. Mrs. Dose was 71 years of age and had made her home here for 
the past 20 years. A daughter at Ludington, Mich., has arrived to take 
charge of the body which will be buried here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 08, 1917, Page 1
*********
[cause: valvular heart disease]


ANNA DOUBEK

Mrs. Anna Doubek, 54, of 1003 North Eighth street, died Sunday at the Holy 
Family hospital, where she had been a patient the past week. She had been 
in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 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. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Doubek, nee Anna Kalcik, was born in Franklin in 1886 and in 1906 was 
married to Wencil Doubek. They located on a farm in Cooperstown. Twelve years 
ago they located in this city. Mr. Doubek died six years ago. Mrs. Doubek was 
a member of the J.C.D. order.
Survivors are a son, Louis, of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Steve Swetlik of 
Franklin, Mrs. Andrew Thompson and Mrs. Emma Smith of Racine, Mrs. Wencil 
Vandrachek of Reedsville; two step-brothers, Charles Clayton of Racine and 
William Clayton of Kenosha; and a grandson, Roderic Doubek of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1940 P. 2
********
[d. 09-29-1940/age 54 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Wenzel Doubek lot]


EDWARD DOUBEK

Edward Doubek, 47, of 712 South 23rd street, a resident here for 15 years, 
died last night. He had been ill six weeks. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at nine o’clock from the St. Paul’s Catholic 
church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Doubek was born in Cooperstown in 1891 and when a young man located at 
Kellnersville. He became a cheesemaker and in 1913 married Miss Emma Korniek. 
He purchased a cheese factory in Kellnersville which he operated until 15 years 
ago when he came to this city to take a position with the Pauly and Pauly Cheese 
company. Mr. Doubek was a member of the Catholic Knights at Kellnersville.
Survivors are the widow; brother, Joseph, Fischerville; two sisters, Mrs. Frank 
Sleger, Maribel, Mrs. John Shimanik, Melnik. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1938   P. 2
*******
[bur. 04-09-1938/age 47 yrs./cause: chronic nephritis]


EMILY DOUBEK

Mrs. Emily Doubek, age 94, of (sic) Manitowoc resident Friday, March 4, 1994, at 
Calumet Homestead, New Holstein.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 1994, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Chrisitan 
Burial, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born November 9, 1899, in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late, Frank and Anna Kraus Kimmel. She grew up and was educated at Branch, 
and was employed as a secretary at White House Milk Company until her retirement. 
She was married to Julius W. Doubek on July 21, 1925, at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church at Kellnersville. They celebrated their 60th anniversay in 1985. Julius 
preceded her in death on May 16, 1986. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manitowoc Arie No. 
706. Emily enjoyed fishing, gardening, her flowers, crocheting and sewing.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Bill Rief, Glendale, Wis.; two granddaughters, Susan 
Rief, Chandler, Ariz., Jerilyn (Mark) Krueger, Kiel; five great grandchildren; two 
sisters-in-law, Christie Kimmel, Whitelaw and Lucille Kimmel of Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two 
daughters, Elaine Hallada in 1968, and Marilyn Rief in 1992, two brothers, John and 
Joe Kimmel and two sisters, Anna Swetlik and Tillie Swetlik and two granddaughters.
Friends may call at the Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday and at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church after 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 
11 a.m. A prayer service will be held on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. lead by Deacon Paul 
Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1994 P. A2
***********
[d. at Calumet WI/widow of Julius W. Doubek/bur. on Erwin J. Swetlik lot]


EMMA DOUBEK
 
Mrs. Emma Doubek, 71, formerly of 712 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. 
Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Doubek, the former Emma Korinek, was born Oct. 19, 1894, in the Town 
of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dufek 
Korinek. She was married to Mr. Doubek at Manitowoc in 1915. He died 
April 7, 1938.
Survivors are three brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 2, Cato. Edward, of Milwaukee 
and Louis, of Reif Mills and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Yindra and Mrs. Joseph 
Ramiker, of Rt. 1, Maribel. A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o'clock this Friday evening 
the Rosary be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday May 27, 1966
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
[Emma Korinek Doubek/d. 5-26-1966/age 71 yrs/widow of Edward Doubek]


GRACE DOUBEK

Grace Doubek
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Grace Doubek
Birth Date	5 Nov 1919
Birth County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"
*****
Gracie Doubek
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Gracie Doubek
Death Date	27 Apr 1920
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[removal from Green Street cemetery/
bur. on Mrs. Wenzel Doubek lot/bur. 05-01-1935]


JOHN DOUBEK

John Doubek, 11, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at Wisconsin 
General Hospital, Madison following surgery Thursday. Death was due to a heart 
condition. 
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 
9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. E. A.  Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
John was born Aug. 15, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Louis and Mildred Decker Doubek. 
He was a seventh grade pupil at Meadowbrook School in the Town of Kossuth, 
Survivors include the parents, three brothers and his twin brother (private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 
o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1964  P. 5 


JULIUS DOUBEK

Julius W. Doubek, 85, of 1125 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, 
May 16 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday 
at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel J. Felton will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Doubek was born July 31, 1900 at Cooperstown, Wis., son of the late John 
and Mary Kadletz Doubek. He was educated at Manitowoc. Mr. Doubek was employed 
at Peterson Sheet Metal and later at F.C. Heiden Company until retiring in 1965. 
He married Emily Kimmel, July 21, 1925 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Kellnersville. The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1985. 
Mr. Doubek was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Eagles Aerie No. 706 
and Sheet Metal Workers Union No. 18. He enjoyed his vegetable garden and 
fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Emily; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn A. and 
Jack G. Rief of Kiel; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Elaine of 1968, two granddaughters; a brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
4 pm to 8 pm Sunday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., May 17, 1986 page 13
********
[husband of Emily Doubek/bur. on Erwin Swetlik lot]


LOUIS E. DOUBEK

Louis E. Doubek, 81, of 1112 Shoto Road, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
February 22, 1990, at St. Mary Hospital, Kewaunee.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Mass 
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial on the 
family plot at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Doubek was born July 26, 1908, at Kellnersville, son of the late Wencel and 
Anna Sleger Doubek. He grew up and was educated in the Kellnersville area. For 
many years he farmed and was later employed at Whitehouse Milk and retired from 
Manitowoc Engineering Company in 1971. He married Mildred R. Decker, November 22, 
1932, by Rev. E.A. Radey. They were the first couple to be married at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. They celebrated 57 years together. Mr. Doubek was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and The Machinists and Aerospace Workers 
No. 516.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, three sons and daughters-in-law, Roderick and 
Shirley of Manitowoc, Louis L. and Mardell of Two Rivers, James L. and Dawn of Two 
Rivers; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, 
other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, John 
in 1964, and an infant sister, Grace in 1920.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Ninth Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until 
the hour of service. Prayer service will be held 6:30 p.m. Sunday with Deacon Donald 
Gigure officiating.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
********
[d. at Kewaunee WI/husband of Mildred Doubek]


MILDRED ROSE DOUBEK

Mildred R. Doubek, age 83, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, July 22, 1998, 
at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy 
Innocents Cathlic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Mathew Simonar, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mildred was born September 25, 1914, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late 
Matthew and Anna Carbon Decker. She grew up and was educated in the town of 
Kossuth. She married Louis E. Doubek on November 22, 1932. They farmed together 
for more than 45 years. Louis preceded her in death February 22, 1990. Mildred 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, enjoyed gardening, and was an 
excellent cook.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Roderick and Shirley Doubek, 
Manitowoc, Louis and Madell Doubek, and James and Dawn Doubek, all of Two Rivers, 
11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, George Decker, Manitowoc; 
four sisters, Grace Hartman, Elsie Lyons, both of Branch, Anna Kubsch, Menasha, 
and Rose Skarvan, Melnik; nieces, nephews, ther relatives and friends. She was 
also preceded in death by one son, John, May 30, 1964; two sisters, Mary 
Galbraith and Lillian Peck; two brothers, Edwin and Roman Decker.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY). A prayer service will be held 
at 7:30 p.m., led by Deacon Donald Schneider. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1998  P. 2


RODERICK DOUBEK

Roderick Doubek, age 65, of 1035 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 1998, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will 
officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Doubek was born May 12, 1933, at Manitwooc (sic), son the (sic) late Louis 
and Mildred Decker Doubek. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the 
Class of 1951. On January 14, 1953, he entered the United States Air Force 
being discharged October 13, 1956. On August 10, 1968, he was married to Shirley 
Mae Wilson, in Manitowoc. Roderick retired from Kaufman Manufacturing in Manitowoc 
and still worked on a part-time basis. During his pastime he liked to collect 
stamps.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-
in-law, Roderick (Sherry) Grapentine, Wilburton, Okla., Dan D. Grapentine, Rio 
Doso, N.M., Dan L. (Joan) Doubek, Sturgeon Bay; three daughters and two sons-
in-law, Diane (Gary) Tounsley, Custer, S.D., Dawn (Jordan) Hunt, El Paso, Texas, 
Renee Doubek, Manitowoc; three step-children, Eileen Matte, Manitowoc, Robert L. 
(Nancy) Wiltman, Manitowoc, Kathryn (Paul) Grosstueck, Jr., Two Rivers; 15 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis L. 
(Mardell) Doubek, Two Rivers, James L. (Dawn) Doubek, Two Rivers; one uncle and 
four aunts, George (Barbara) Decker, Manitowoc, Grace Hartman, Branch, Elsie 
Lyon, Branch, Rose Skarvan, Rural Whitelaw. He was preceded in death by one 
brother, John Doubek.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Friday (TONIGHT), from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1998 P. A2


SHIRLEY DOUBEK

Shirley Mae Doubek, age 78, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
died early on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2008, at the Hamilton Home.
Shirley was born on July 11, 1929, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Agnes Wilson. Shirley worked various factory jobs over her lifetime, and also took 
much pride in her work of cleaning, for many private homes in the Manitowoc area. 
She was a very special caregiver, who loved to make others happy; She loved her 
God, and loved the time spent with her family.
Shirley married Roderick Doubek on Aug. 10, 1968, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death on Sept. 30, 1998.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents, and husband: Roderick; she was preceded in death by a 
son: Eugene (Butch) Wiltman; a daughter: Eileen Matte; and a daughter-in-law: 
Cynthia Doubek.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Kingdom 
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2517 - 45th St., Two Rivers. Gerald Blaha will officiate 
at the service. Her cremated remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 
2517 -45th St. Two Rivers, after 1 p.m. on Saturday, until the time of service at 
2 p.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Doubek 
family with funeral arrangements.
Shirley's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Tracy Hoffman, and 
the wonderful staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home for all the compassionate, loving 
care given to our mother over the years.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 2008


WENCEL DOUBEK

WENZ. DOUBEK DIES SATURDAY 
Had Been Resident of This City Last Six Years 
Wenzel (sic) Doubek, 50, a resident of this city for the past six years, died 
Saturday night at the hospital. He had been removed there but a few hours 
before from his home, 1003 North Eighth street.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Holy Innocents 
church with interment at Evergreen cemetery. 
The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1884. He located at Greenstreet where 
he operated a store. He was married in 1906 to Anna Kolchik who survives with 
a son, Louis; two brothers, Joseph of Fisherville and Edward of this city; two 
sisters, Mrs. Frank Sluger of Greenstreet and Mrs. John Shimonek of Brockville; 
an aunt, Mrs. Anna Swetlik, Kellnersville and a grandson.
Mr. Doubek was a member of the Modern Woodmen.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home up to 
the hour of the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1934  P.3
*******
[bur. 10-10-1934/age 50 yrs/cause: pernicious anemia]


JOHN C. DOUGHTY

John C. Doughty, age 67, of 511 Oak St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
September 15, 1992, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday September 17, at Reinbold, 
Pfeffer, Urbanek, and Schlei. Rev. Richard E. Lind officiating with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery. There will be military graveside rites accorded by VFW Otto 
Oas Post No. 659.
He was born November 28, 1924, at Chelsea, Mass., son of the late John C. and 
Lena May Henerickson Doughty. He was a 1941 graduate of Arlington Center High 
School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy from July 14, 1942 to 
December 5, 1945. He owned and operated the Foam Tavern until 1973 and was then 
employed at Sears as receiving manager til his retirement in 1987. He was married 
to Arlene Grail on April 28, 1945 at Manitowoc. A member of the VFW Otto OAS Post 
No. 639, and the AARP.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Lois 
Doughty, Manitowoc; a granddaughter, Susan Moumblow, and her husband Brian, 
Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Henry (Ruth) Doughty, Woodstock, CN; 
two sisters and brother-in-laws, Faye (Kenneth) Banks, Ripon, CA, Carol (Robert) 
Woodford, Hudson Center, MA; sister-in-law, Elenor Gowdey, South Berwick, ME.; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survived. Preceded in death by 
a brother Richard Doughty and by a sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Seymour 
Steeves.
Friends may call Reinbold, Pfeffer, Urbanek, and Schlei 12:30 on Thursday until 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1992  P. A2


ANNA K. DOUGLAS

MRS. DOUGLAS DIES IN ANTIGO 
Former Local Woman Is To Be Buried In City 
Mrs.  John Douglas, 49, who was born in Manitowoc and whose maiden name was Anna 
Schlegelmilch, died on Tuesday at Antigo. She was born here in 1882 and was 
married here to John Douglas in 1901. They moved to Antigo to reside in 1909. The 
deceased is survived by her widower and one son Archie, two sisters, Mrs. Paul Hans, 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Carl Oquist, this city, and two brothers, Gust and Edward 
Schlegelmilch of this city.
Funeral services were held from the home at Antigo on Wednesday afternoon and the 
remains brought here last night to the home of the sister, Mrs. Carl Oquist, 427 
North Tenth street. Funeral services will be held from the Oquist home at 2 o’clock 
Friday afternoon, with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 11, 1932  P. 3 
*******
[bur. 8-12-1932/age 49 yrs/died at Antigo, WI/cause: cont. carcinoma bladder-urinary/
bur. on John Douglas lot]


BABY DOUGLAS

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douglas, 1416 South Fifteenth street, 
has been saddened by the death of their infant daughter. The child 
lived by (sic) a few hours.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 29, 1916 P.5
*******
[cause: stillborn/bur. on Herman Moenig lot]


BRUCE K. DOUGLAS

Boy, 3, Drowns in West Twin River
SHOTO—A three-year-old boy who wandered away from his home near here Sunday 
morning drowned in the West Twin River after he had been gone about 10 
minutes.
He was Bruce Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douglas Jr. Sheriff Lester 
Nichols got the call at 9:40 a.m. The Douglas’ told him the boy ran into the 
house for a piece of candy, then went outside again.
Ten minutes later, Ben Smith, a camper from Fond du Lac, found the fully 
clothed body floating face down near the south bank of the river just above 
the dam. He pulled the body out and applied artificial respiration until the 
sheriff and coroner could arrive with a resuscitator.
Chief Deputy Harold Pleuss tried for an hour and a half to revive the boy. 
Acting Coroner Dr. Gerald A. Rau pronounced him dead at 10:40 a.m…
Private funeral services for Bruce Karl will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann will officiate and 
burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The boy was born March 2, 1951, in Manitowoc. He resided with his parents on 
a farm at Rt. 2, Two Rivers, near Shoto, where they moved last September. 
Survivors include the parents and a brother (name omitted), at home: the grand-
parents, Mrs. Benny Kalk-Smith and Karl Kalk of Manitowoc and Bruce Douglas Sr., 
of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; the great grandparents, William Kalk Sr., of Cleveland and 
Herman Moenig of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1955  P. 1
********
[Bruce Karl/d. 07-24-1955/age 3 yrs./cause: drowning/son of Mrs. Ben Smith/
bur. on Mrs. Ben Smith (Elmyra) lot]


CHARLES H. DOUGLAS

Charles H. Douglas, 85, of 1937A (or 1987A?) Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Douglas was born Dec. 23, 1889, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and 
Minnie Douglas. He married Violet Willoughby Aug., 1950, at Manitowoc. Prior 
to his retirement in 1958, Mr. Douglas had been employed at Formrite Tube Co., 
Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, Charles Jr., three daughters, Mrs. Amanda 
Schmidt, Mrs. Herbert (Leona) Fricke and Mrs. Ervin (Marion) Strzyzewski, of 
Manitowoc, ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a great great 
grandson.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1975  P. 2
********
[cremains]


GEORGE DOUGLAS

GEORGE DOUGLAS, RESIDENT HERE 40 YEARS, DIES 
George Douglas died at his home, 613 Chicago Street Sunday night of heart 
failure following an illness of several months. Deceased was a native of upper 
Canada, born Jan. 1, 1854 and located at Clarks Mills when a small boy. He had 
made his home in this city for forty years or more. He is survived by his wife 
and three children, Mrs. Charles Singbell, Officer Douglas of the police force, 
and Mrs. Stella Schwantz of Antigo. Three step-children also survive, Wiliam L. 
Muth, Mrs. Ida Kochler of this city and Charles Douglas of Antigo. A sister, 
Mrs. Sarah Pheree also survives. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon 
from the home with interment at Evergreen. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 18, 1920  P. 5
*******
[bur 10-19-1920/cause: valvular heart lesion/bur. on William Helmuth lot]


HERMAN DOUGLAS    (d. 1896)

Herman Donglors (sic)
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Herman Donglors  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1896  
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin  
Gender Male  
Age 0  
Race W  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1896  
Birthplace Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis.  
Burial Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis.  
Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery  
Father's Name H. Donglors 
********
Herman Donglars
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Herman Donglars  
Gender Male  
Death Date 15 Feb 1896  
Death Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Age 0  
Birth Date 1896  
Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.  
Race White  
Marital Status Single  
Father's Name H. Donglars 


HERMAN DOUGLAS    (d. 1968)

Herman Douglas, 55, of 1107A Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after suffering a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Douglas was born July 8, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of Charles H. and the late 
Lillie Moenig Douglas. He attended Manitowoc public schools and for the past 10 
years has been a truck driver for Alfred Muchin Inc.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douglas, a 
brother, Charles G. Jr., a sister, Mrs. Peter Schmidt, two stepsisters, Mrs. 
Ervin Strzyzewski and Mrs. Herman Fricke, all of Manitowoc, and nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1968   P. 15
********
[d. 03-05-1968/age 65 yrs./bur. on Charles G. and Eunice Douglas lot]


JOHN H. DOUGLAS

John H. Douglas, 72, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday night at Langlade 
County Memorial Hospital, Antigo, following an illness of six months. He had 
been a hospital patient about a month. Mr. Douglas resided at 1520 Clermont 
St. 
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the Soman-Radley Funeral 
Chapel, Antigo. The Rev. W. W. Holliday will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Douglas was born in Manitowoc June 15, 1882, and married the former Anna 
Schlemilch Nov. 4, 1899. She died in 1932. When 32 he moved to Antigo where he 
was a machinist for the North Western Road. He retired in 1950. He was a member 
of the Antigo aerie of Eagles, the International Association of Machinists and 
the Methodist Church. Mr. Douglas was a veteran of the Spanish American War. 
Survivors include a son, Archie of Antigo; two brothers, William and Charles of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Estella Schwantz of Matton, Wis., and Mrs. Ida 
Kochler and Mrs. Sy Siler of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 1, 1954  P. 14 


LILY DOUGLAS

Mrs. Charles Douglas, 52, died Monday evening at her home, 1306 Philippen street, 
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Douglas, nee Lillie Moenig, was born in Manitowoc 
July 14, 1892. 
She was married to Mr. Douglas Sept. 26, 1911, and he survives with six children. 
The daughters are Mrs. Herbert Fricke, Mrs. Ervin Strzyzewski, the Misses Amanda 
and Cora, all of Manitowoc, two sons, Herman and Charles Jr., at home. Other 
survivors are the deceased’s father, Herman Moenig, city; a brother, Carl Moenig, 
Charleston, S.C. and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Sedlacek, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Carl 
Pagel, Algoma.
Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday 
conducted by the Rev. C. H. Phipps, D.D. of the Presbyterian church. Friends may 
call to pay their respects at the funeral home after noon Wednesday. The body will 
be taken to Milwaukee for cremation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 10-02-1944/bur. 09-17-1971/cremains/bur. on Charles H. Douglas lot]


MINNIE DOUGLAS

Death Claims Mrs. Minnie Douglas, 71 
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. Minnie Douglas, “grandma” as 
she was known to friends of the family, the death of Mrs. Douglas having occurred 
Sunday at the home on Chicago street. Decedent was 71 years of age and for half 
a century had been a resident of Manitowoc county, having come here from Germany 
as a young girl. Mrs. Douglas, whose husband died a year and a half ago, is 
survived by three daughters and three sons, one son Charles being a member of the 
police department of this city. The children are Mrs. Charles Koehler and Mrs. 
Charles Senkbell of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Otto Schwond of Mattoon, Wis., William 
Helmuth and Charles Douglas of this city and John Douglas, Antigo. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 6, 1922  P. 10 
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[bur. 06-05-1922/cause: gallbladder infection/bur. on William Helmuth lot]


MOLLIE O. DOUGLAS

Mrs. Mollie Douglas of 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
After her marrige to R.C. Douglas the couple resided at Manitowoc. 
Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of First Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, David, of Manitowoc and a daughter, Mrs. Ann 
Isselmann, of Chicago and five grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Mary 
Kern, preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran 
Church or Memorial Hospital. Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
is in charge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1973
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[d. 01-06-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of Robert C. Douglas]
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(The following is her son's obituary):
David Douglas, age 78, of Palm Desert, California, passed away in a hospital 
in Palm Springs on May 19, 1999, after a heroic battle with heart disease.
A Memorial Service will be held in Palm Springs on Monday May 24, 1999, and 
Manitowoc at a later date. Details will be announced next week.
David was a generous man who sincerely cared about his family, friends and 
acquaintances. He loved discussing any subject with anyone, and was very well 
read. Born in Manitowoc, in 1920, David graduated from Lincoln High School in 
1938. He attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before 
embarking on a career in business, which was interrupted for four years during 
World War II, when he served in the United States Air Force. After working as 
a manufacturers' representative for several years after the War, David started 
a very successful housewares manufacturing business in Plymouth, WI, which was 
eventually moved to Sheboygan. He sold this business in 1972, but never really 
retired, having been involved in many businesses with others who he really 
enjoyed working with. David was very innovative, forward thinking, and a genuine 
entrepreneur, and always enjoyed learning more about anything and everything. 
He was a member of the Calvary Chapel in Palm Springs, and faithfully read and 
studied the Bible during his last twenty-five years on God's earth.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine; one sister, Ann Isselman, Rancho Mirage, 
Calif.; children, Susan Edwards (Michael), Green Bay, David (Deb), Newton, 
Christine Van Wyck (Philip), Tucson, Ariz., Robert, Cincinnati, Ohio, Michael, 
Terre Haute, Ind., Carol Englehard, Palm Desert, Calif. and Jan Shock (Don), 
San Diego, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. David was 
preceded in death by his parents, Molly and Robert C. Douglas and his sister, 
Mary Kern.
Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1999 P. A2


ROBERT C. DOUGLAS

FORMER UTILITY EXECUTIVE FOUND DEAD IN MYSTERY
The body of man found dead Tuesday in the Fort Dearborn hotel, 
117 West Van Buren street, was identified yesterday as that of 
Robert C. Douglas, until recently vice president and general 
manager of the United Cities Utilities company, 22 West Monroe 
street. Douglas, who had registered July 28 under the name 
Richard C. Davis of Battle Creek, Mich., lived in Manitowoc, 
Wis., but also maintained a small apartment in the Seneca hotel.
He was identified by Arthur K. Lee, president of the utilities 
company, which has properties in the midwest and south. Lee said 
Douglas resigned July 22, giving no reason. Altho Dr. I. M. 
Feinberg, coroner's physician, issued a certificate giving the 
cause of death as organic heart disease, Chief Deputy Coroner 
Anthony Prusinsky has ordered a postmortem. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: August 07, 1941
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[d. 08-09-1941 at Chicago, IL/age 59 yrs./ashes]
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Return Verdict In Death of Douglas
CHICAGO  (AP)—A verdict of suicide was returned today by a coroner’s 
jury which investigated the death of Robert C. Douglas, 59, Manitowoc, 
Wis., former vice president of the United Cities Utilities Company.
(snip)
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 19, 1941  P. 11


VIOLET M. DOUGLAS

Violet M. Douglas, age 95, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, August 3, 1993, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be Rev. John R. White 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Violet Willoughby was born January 24, 1898, at England, daughter 
of the late George and Emma Nottage Willoughby. She married Charles H. Douglas 
Sr., August 6, 1950, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 10, 1975. 
Mrs. Douglas was a member of Faith Evangelical Free Church of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, Amanda Schmidt, Sparks, Nev., Marion 
(Ervin) Strzyzewski, Manitowoc; a stepson, Charles Douglas Jr., California; 
10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; a 
close and dear friend, Christy Zahn, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and many friends survive. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, a 
brother, George Willoughby Jr., a step-daughter, Leona Fricke and a step-son 
Herman Douglas.
Friends may all at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 11 a.m. Thursday morning until the 
time of service at 1:30 p.m.
Violet was a very loving and caring person to all and also had many devoted 
friends who cared lovingly for her.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1993  P. A2
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[cremains/widow of Charles Douglas Sr.]


ALCIDE J. DOUTRE

Alcide J. Doutre, 87, of 822 Jackson Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly late 
Tuesday evening, June 12, 1990, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Justin Pierce with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 2, 1903, at Shaffer, Michigan, son of the late Edward and 
Emma LaLonde Doutre. He retired in 1968 from Harnisfeger as a welder in 
Milwaukee. He married the former Josephine Resop on November 23, 1929. She 
preceded him in death March 31, 1973. He then married Synona Basso on April 26, 
1975, at Oostburg, Wisconsin. He was a member of Eagle Aeries No. 706, The 
Saengerbund German Club, A.A.R.P. and St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Synona; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and 
Helen Doutre of Flint, Michigan; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn and 
Sam Khoury of Appleton, Mrs. Mae Morris of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, seven 
great grandchildren; a special nephew and his wife, Dean and Mary Morris of 
Manitowoc, along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by a son, Eugene Resop, a daughter, Phyllis Schwark, two 
brothers, a sister and a grandson.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. 
Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. at Sheboygan WI/husband of Synona Doutre]


SYNONA DOUTRE

Synona Doutre, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 822 
Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, February 15, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2001, at Grace Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Thomas Pankow will officiate. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Synona was born October 21, 1912, in the town of Rockland, Wis., daughter of the 
late August and Ida Krumm Dreger. She married Hilbert Schulz in 1939. Mr. Schulz 
preceded her in death in 1960. She then married Joseph Basso in 1962. Mr. Basso 
preceded her in death in 1970. In 1975, she married Alcide Doutre. Mr. Doutre 
preceded her in death in 1990. Synona was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Dean Morris, Manitowoc; two nieces, Beatrice Krueger, 
Collins and Joann (Fritz) Hense, Sheboygan; four step grandchildren, Bernie 
Markivitch, Jim Markivitch, Chuck Markivitch and Mary Lynn Eriggers; other 
relatives and special friends include Mabel Meier, Manitowoc also survive. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a brother and four sisters.
Friends may call at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc assisted the Doutre family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 2001 P. A6


ANITA DOVER

MESSAGES OF DEATH OF MISS DOVER, A SHOCK
Messages received from Milwaukee last evening announced the death of Miss Anita 
Dover, former local resident who for fifteen years made her home with the family 
of Emile Teitgen following the death of her mother. Miss Dover had been ill for 
some time but news of her death was a great shock.
Miss Dover was 23 years of age, having been born at Chicago. After the death of 
her mother fifteen years ago she became a member of the Teitgen family, graduated 
from the local schools and later at Stout Manual Training school and then became 
a teacher, being engaged in this work in Minnesota and at Friendship, this state. 
This year she accepted a position in Nebraska but a month before the close of 
school in June had to give up her work because of ill health and returned here. 
Two weeks ago Miss Dover went to Milwaukee to visit an aunt Mrs. R. Kretche and 
while there her condition became worse and death ensued last night. 
Mr. Teitgen is at Milwaukee and will return with the body and funeral services 
will be held from the Teitgen home Wednesday afternoon. The death of Miss Dover 
will be deeply deplored by a large circle of friends with whom she was very 
deservedly popular. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 16, 1920  P. 1
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[Anita Dover/bur 08-18-1920/cause: diabetis/bur on Emil Teitgen lot]


CLARA DOVER

DEATH, END OF WEARY ILLNESS 
Mrs. Clara Dover Had Been Sufferer For Four Months 
Death, as an end to weary months of suffering, came to Mr. Clara Dover at the 
hospital in this city Tuesday. Mrs. Dover, who was a daughter of the late August 
Teitgen, formerly resided at Marshfield but had been at the hospital here for 
four months and her death was not unexpected. Decedent was 46 years of age and 
a native of the county, residing as a child with her parents south of the city. 
One child, two brothers, Emil and Theo, this city, and three sisters, Mrs. A. C. 
Becker, city, Mrs. D. Stoelting, Oconto and Mrs. R. Kretche, Antigo, survive. 
The funeral will be held from the home of Emil Teitgen, Marshall street, tomorrow 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 18, 1905  P. 1
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Death Tues. in a local hospital, where she had been brought 
several months ago, of Mrs. Clara Dover, nee Teitgen. The 
deceased was a resident of Marshfield and had been born 46 
yrs. ago as daughter of August Teitgen in Newton. She leaves 
one child, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral will take 
place this afternoon from the residence of Emil Teitgen.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905
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Mrs. Clara Dover passed away at the Holy Family hospital Tuesday evening after 
a long illness, she having been at the hospital for four months. Her death came 
not unexpectedly. The decedent was a daughter of the late August Teitgen. Prior 
to her last illness she resided at Marshfield. She was about forty-six years 
old at the time of her demise. The body was removed from the hospital to the 
home of her brother, Emil Teitgen, whence the funeral was held this afternoon 
at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Dover was born and reared in the town of Newton. One child, a girl of eight; 
two brothers, Emil of this city and Theodore of Newton; and three sisters, Mrs. 
A. C. Becker of this city, Mrs. D. Stoelting, Oconto, and Mrs. R. Kretche, Antigo, 
survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. Dover's death will be regretted by all who knew her.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 19, 1905
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[Clara Dover/bur. 10-18-1905/age 46 yrs./cause: cancer]


KATHERINE E. DOVER

Retired Teacher, Mrs. Dover, Dies
Manitowoc – Mrs. Kate Dover, 92, of 406 State St., retired school 
teacher, who taught in schools in this city, the county, and later 
in Chicago for a 41 year span until her retirement in 1929, died 
early Saturday at the home. Mrs. Dover’s teaching career was unique 
in the fact that she took over her first school, near the city, when 
only 16 years of age back in 1877.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and 
Schiel Funeral Home, and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church.  The Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Born in Milwaukee
Katherine May Dempsey was born in Milwaukee in 1860, daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dempsey Sr. The family later moved to Sheboygan and 
came in Manitowoc to 1871.  She attended the north side schools and in 
1877 took a teaching position in _ School District No. 3, in the Manitowoc 
at the age of 16 years.  She walked daily to and from the school from her 
home in this city.
Later Mrs. Dover taught in four other rural schools in this county, being 
the first woman teacher in a town of Meeme school in 1881.  In 1883 she 
took a position as teacher in the present Madison School in this city, 
holding this position until 1887. 
On Nov. 30, 1887, she was married at Omaha, Nebr., to Torval O. Dover, who 
preceded her in death.
In 1898 Mrs. Dover was named to a teaching position in the public schools 
in Chicago, where she continued until her retirement in 1929.  During her 
teaching years she studied domestic science at the University of Chicago, 
and later taught sewing classes in night schools in that city, while 
continuing her regular day classes.
Lived on Coast Briefly
Among Mrs. Dover’s prized possessions were several testimonials from 
principals at Chicago schools, commending her for the advancement of pupils 
in her classes.
Following her retirement from the teaching profession Mrs. Dover went to 
California for two years to reside with her brother, B. A. Dempsey, then 
living there, and then returned to Manitowoc, where she had since resided. 
She was a member of the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart congregation.
Survivors are four sisters Miss Margaret Dempsey of this city, Mrs. G. R. 
Williams of LaGrange, Ill., Mrs. Susan Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., and 
Mrs. C. R. Jeffrey of Waukesha; brother, B. A. Dempsey of this city; and 
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon, where the rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Altar Society.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Sat., 28 Mar. 1953, page 2, col. 3
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[Katherine May Dover/d. 03-28-1953/age 92 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Dempsey lot]


A.C. DOW    (aka WIRE DOW)

Captain Dow died at his residence in this city yesterday from what is supposed
to be glanders. He had been doctoring a horse that had the glander symptoms and
soon afterwards was himself taken down.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, March 13, 1888  p.5
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Captain Dow of this city was taken quite seriously sick last week.
Physicians found it difficult to determine the nature of his disease until it 
was learned he was the owner of a horse afflicted with the glanders, and then 
the dread nature of his disease was only too apparent. His sufferings were very 
acute and his condition pitiable.
Some time ago he purchased a horse from a person living in Sheboygan Falls. The 
captain was quite a horse trader and seldom kept a horse for any length of time. 
The horse which he purchased at Sheboygan Falls had been exposed to the glanders, 
but it is not known whether the disease had manifested itself at the time the 
purchase was made. Captain Dow contracted the disease from the horse, which he 
groomed himself.
The state veterinarian was telegraphed for to make an examination of the diseased 
horse. It is said there have been a hew cases of glanders among horses in other 
portions of the county within the last year.
Captain Dow died on Monday of this week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  March 15, 1888
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(from Manitowoc Tribune News article)[Born: 1832/Enlisted: February 18, 1865
Mustered Out: July 4, 1865/1868-69 Edward's Manitowoc City Directory: 
Dow, Wire P, tanner, res. Park bet. 3rd and 4th/1875-76 Manitowoc City 
Directory: Dow, W. P., sailor, Park east of 4th/d. date unknown/
From Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]
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[A.C. Dow/bur. 03-14-1888/age 56 yrs./cause of death: Glander]


ADELAID DOW

Mrs. Adelaid Catherin Dow, 89, of 724 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, lifelong city 
and county resident and wife of the late Capt. Arthur Dow, died Thursday night 
at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Allen McCaul will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Adelaid Catherin Wetenkamp in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1863 
and in 1883 was married to Captain Dow. They located in Manitowoc where her 
husband was skipper of many vessels in the days of sailing craft on the Great 
Lakes. He died in 1946.
She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church, the Rebekahs, WBA lodge, and 
the Circle of the St. Paul congregation.
Survivors are four sons, Arthur A., Herbert F., Ray and Edward P. of Manitowoc; 
two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Kieselhorst of Three Lakes, Wis., and Mrs. Eva Goss of 
Manitowoc; and two brothers, Frank of Manitowoc and Jesse of Frankfort, Mich.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1953  P. 17 
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[Adelaid C./d. 11-26-1953/age 90 yrs./bur. on A.E. Dow lot]


ARTHUR DOW

Capt. Arthur E. Dow (photo), master of sailing vessels on the Great Lakes for 
42 years until his retirement 26 years ago, died this morning at his home, 724 
North Sixth street, following a lingering illness. He was 88.
Captain Dow owned and sailed ships out of Manitowoc in the early days when 
Manitowoc earned the title of Clipper City, because of the type of ships built 
in yards along the banks of the river here. He and Mrs. Dow observed their 60th 
wedding anniversary in 1943.
Born at Amesbury, Mass., in 1858, he was brought here by his parents when a boy. 
The son of a seaman, he started on the lakes at the age of 16 years. Soon he 
skippered his own ships. During the long span of more than two score years on 
the lakes, Captain Dow owned 15 sailing vessels at various times. These included 
the Rover, Belle Richmond, Mary R. Ann, Iris, Speed, Midge, Agnes, Restless, 
Mishicot, Larabina, Augustus and Jesse Martin. The Augustus was the last sailing 
vessel out of this port. 
When he retired from the lakes he took up contracting and built several homes in 
the second ward. He also followed his hobby for sailing by building several small 
craft in his own workshop at his home. He was a member of the Manitowoc Odd 
Fellows lodge and the Mantou encampment since the lodge was instituted here in 
1907 and has served in several official capacities. 
Captain Dow married Miss Addie Wetenkamp in 1883. She survives with two daughters, 
Mrs. Eva Gass of this city and Mrs. Addie Kieselhorst of Mt. Pulaski, Ill.; four 
sons, Arthur of Chicago, Edward, Herbert and Ray of this city; sister, Mrs. John 
Woida of Birnamwood, Wis.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. Ernst Brittain of the St. Paul’s Methodist church officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. The Odd Fellows will conduct rites at the grave. 
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1946   P. 2
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[Arthur E./d. 09-17-1946/age 88 yrs./bur. on A.E. Dow lot]
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CAPT. ARTHUR DOW ROUNDS OUT FORTY YEARS ON THE LAKES
Local Man Was Master at Age of 19 and Has Record of Having Lost But One Boat 
in 36 Years as Commander
Capt. Arthur E. Dow, of this city, master and owner of the schooner Augustus, 
this season rounds out his fortieth year as a lake mariner. The genial skipper 
is now 54 years and looks ten years younger. He commenced sailing when fourteen 
years of age, and went as master when nineteen. During this long period he has 
missed but one trip and is usually one of the first to be out in the spring, 
staying out until the ice forms. Capt. Dow also has an exceptionally good record 
with his boats, having lost but one during his life, - the schooner La Rabida 
on the north shore of Lake Michigan about six years ago - and this was not 
through his own fault. 
Capt. Dow has long since garnered enough of this world's goods to make it 
unnecessary for him to continue his labors, but he says "if I should quit this 
life I would rust out in a couple of years." 
One of the things that gives Capt. Dow much satisfaction is the fact that during 
his 35 years as master he has continued to trade with the same people at the 
same ports, which speaks volumes for his reputation as a fair and square 
dealer. 
Capt. Dow, who resides at 724 N. Sixth street, has owned and sailed a number 
of boats during his career on the lakes, and is one of the best known mariners 
of this section. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 27, 1913 p.8
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Capt. Dow of Manitowoc was severely injured in a runaway in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee county one day last week, while on his way to Sturgeon Bay. His horse 
became frightened at some object in the road and ran into a barbed wire fence 
against which Capt. Dow was thrown with great force. He was found some time later 
in an unconscious condition and was taken to a farmer's house near by where a 
physician was summoned to attend him. His face was terribly cut and his body was 
badly bruised. He was able to be taken home a few days later.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 9, 1900


BABY DOW    (d. 1903)

Daw  (sic)
birth: 17 November 1903 Manitowoc
death: 17 November 1903 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
mother: Maud Daw
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[stillborn]


DONALD EDWARD DOW

Donald E. Dow, 63, of 843 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday 
morning, June 23, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Active pallbearers will be his nephews, Mark, Richard, 
Steven, Patrick and David Pensis, and Dale Wagner. Honorary pallbearers will be 
Arden T. Muchin, Ward Schuette, M. Lance Hooper, Gerald G. Sensky, A.R. Lauson, 
Sylvester J. Schmelzer, Robert Eck, Arthur T. Chermak, Leonard C. Pfeffer, George 
Radandt, Thomas Knab, Carmen Chizek and Joseph Schilder.
Mr. Dow was born Aug. 7, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of the late Herbert and Erma 
Herrmann Dow. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. 
He was a veteran serving during World War II as an S/ST in the United States Air 
Force from Dec. 12, 1941, to Oct. 15, 1945. He served in the European and North 
African Theaters and also received a purple heart medal. He married Eunice Pensis 
Oct. 19, 1948, at Green Bay. Mr. Dow was president of E.E. Dow Inc., former owner 
and operator of Dow Canvas Products, and was one of the founders, presently vice 
president and a member of the board of directors of Manitowoc County Bank. He was 
active and instrumental in the organization and promotion of Manitowoc Maritime 
Museum. The Dow family was well known in Manitowoc as an old sailing family and 
was very active in the marine life of Manitowoc. Mr. Dow was a member of the board 
of directors and a member of Manitowoc Maritime Museum, a member of Masonic Lodge 
65 F. and A.M., a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 706 of Manitowoc, and a 
member of V.F.W. Post 659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice; two stepsisters, Mrs. William (Elaine) Penznick 
of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. E. (Charlotte) Rish of Broxton, Ga.; three brothers-in-law 
and two sisters-in-law, Austin Pensis, Warren and Theresa Pensis, and James and 
Norma Pensis of Green Bay, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, 
Phyllis and his stepmother, Frances Dow.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Friday 
evening and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made 
to Manitowoc Maritime Museum.
Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1983  P. 3
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[bur. on Herbert F. Dow lot]


EDWARD E. DOW

Edward P. Dow, 73, of 4446 Lakeview Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dow was born Oct. 14, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arther and Adelaide 
Wittenkamp Dow. He was unmarried, being a seafaring man and retiring several years 
ago.
Surviving are three brothers, Arthur, Herbert and Raymond Dow of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Eva Gass of Manitowoc and Mrs. Addie Kisselhorst of Cortez, Fla.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Ninth Street entrance of the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1964 P. 9.
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[burial on A.E. Dow lot]


ELDER DOW

DEATH ENDS YOUNG LIFE
Edger Dow, Aged 14, Dies After Brief Illness.
Ill three weeks, Elder Dow, 14 years old son of Capt. A. E. Dow, died at the 
family home Tuesday evening, due to rheumatism. Capt. Dow is absent from home, 
in the northern woods and was notified of his son’s death and will be here for 
the funeral. Besides his parents, the deceased lad is survived by two sisters 
and four brothers, all of this city. The sympathy of many friends will go out 
to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 27, 1909  P. 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909: (Saturday dateline) 
Elder Dow, the 14-year old son of Capt. A.E. Dow here
died Tuesday evening of heart disease.
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[cause: septic peritonitis]


EUNICE V. DOW

Eunice V. Dow, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday morning, 
May 10, 2007, at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay. 
She was born Nov. 23, 1919, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Alex J. 
and Gertrude (Heim) Pensis. Eunice was a graduate of Green Bay East 
High School, class of 1938. On Oct. 19, 1946, she married Donald (Tiny) 
Dow in Green Bay. He preceded her in death June 23, 1983. Eunice was 
vice-president of Dow Canvas Products, retiring in 1976 after 23 years 
of employment. She was a former member of St. Andrew Catholic Church 
and a current member of St. Francis of Assisi and Daughters of Isabella. 
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Norma Pensis, Green Bay; nieces and 
nephews: David (Mary) Pensis, Green Bay, Lynn (Dale) Wagner, Coatsville, 
Ind.; Drs. Richard (Jean) Pensis, Bondue,; Dr. Mark Pensis, Clintonville; 
Dr. Sharon (Eric) Balstad, Green Bay; Steven (Laura), Pensis, Tustin, 
Mich.; Patrick (Jean) Pensis, Burnsville, Minn.; and Edith Reschke, 
Green Bay. Great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters-in-law, 
Austin and Arlene Pensis; Warren and Theresa Pensis and James Pensis. 
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007, 
where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m., led by 
Sister Renee Delvaux. 
The family will also greet relatives and friends Tuesday morning at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 11 a.m. until the 
time of service at noon. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Eunice's name to St. Francis 
Catholic Schools (Formally MACS). 
The family wishes to thank Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay for their 
compassionate care and support given to Eunice and her family. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2007 


FRANCES DOW

Mrs. Herbert F. Dow, 67, of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Hintermeyer of the Bayview Lutheran Church, 
Sturgeon Bay, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dow, nee Frances Velte, was born Feb. 24, 1904 at Oshkosh. She was 
married to Herbert Dow in 1933 at Sheboygan. The couple located at Manitowoc. 
Mr.Dow preceded her in death in 1966.
Survivors include a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. Rudolph Grob of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1971
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[d. 03-30-1971 at Sturgeon Bay WI/age 67 yrs./widow of Herbert F. Dow]


HERBERT DOW

Herbert F. Dow, 73, of 2707 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc and Rt. 4, Sturgeon Bay, 
died Friday evening at a Sturgeon Bay hospital. Funeral sercices will be 2 pm 
Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Dr. Christ Caune will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dow was born march 7, 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Addie 
Wetenkamp Dow. He was president and founder of the Dow Canvas Co., Manitowoc 
and a 50 year member of Odd Fellows and Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving are a son, Donald of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. William (Elaine) 
Penzenik of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Elridge (Charlotte) Bishof, Broxton, Ga.; two 
brothers, Ray and Arthur of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Gass of Manitowoc 
and Ms. Addie Kieselhorst of Three Lakes, Wis. Two brothers and a daughter 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., June 25, 1966 page M11
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Funeral services for Herbert Dow. 73, of 2707 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, and Rt. 
4, Sturgeon Bay, who died Friday evening at a Sturgeon Bay hospital, will be 
2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Christ 
Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The Odd Fellows will conduct services at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. 
Inadvertently omitted in the list of survivors was his wife, the former Frances 
Velte. The couple was married in Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 27, 1966  P. 7 
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[d. at Sturgeon Bay WI]
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HERMAN-DOW WEDDING IS CELEBRATED TODAY
At the parsonage of the German Lutheran church today, Miss Erma Herman and Herbert 
Dow were married, the wedding being a quiet one, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The 
bride is a daughter of Mrs. Bertha Herman, Madison Street and the groom is a son 
of Capt. Arthur Dow, N. Sixth Street. The couple will make their home in the city. 
Mr. and Mrs. Dow departed on a trip south after the ceremony.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 16, 1913 page 1


MARY ANN DOW

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT KAUKAUNA
Messages from Kaukauna today brought news of the death in that city of 
Mrs. Mary Ann Dow, mother of Capt. Arthur Dow of this city and herself 
a pioneer settler and resident of Manitowoc up to a few years ago. The 
body will be brought here for burial Monday and funeral services will 
be held from the home of Capt. Dow 724 North Sixth street, at 3 o’clock 
on that day. 
Mrs. Dow is widely known in Manitowoc, with her husband having settled 
here in her early years and continuing her residence up to late years 
when she took up her home with her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Eigdell? 
at Kaukauna. Mrs. Dow was 85 years of age and is survived by three 
children, Capt. Dow, Mrs. Eigdell of Kaukauna and Mrs. Widdle of 
Birmingham. Rev. Whitsitt will officiate at the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 13, 1920, Page 1
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Mrs. Mary Dow of Kaukauna, mother of Capt. Arthur Dow of this city, 
despite her advanced age of 84 years was one of the most enthusiastic 
workers of the Red Cross in Outagamie county. Mrs. Dow, during the 
last two months before the armistice was signed knitted eleven sweaters 
and thirty-six pairs of socks for the soldiers. Not only that, but Mrs. 
Dow was awarded first prize for her knitting in an award made by the 
Outagamie county chapter. Mrs. Dow is well known here, though she makes 
her home with her daughter at Kaukauna.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 22, 1919 Page 3
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[bur. 03-15-1920/age 85 yrs/cause: cardiac asthma/bur. on A.E. Dow lot]


PHYLLIS DOW

Miss Phyllis Dow Passes Away After Several Months’ Illness
After a several months’ illness, the past six months of which she has been a 
patient at the Maple Crest sanitarium, Phyllis Dow, the fifteen year old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dow, 410 Huron street, passed away this 
morning at the sanitarium. Miss Dow was a freshman at the Lincoln high school 
until she was compelled to leave school on account of failing health.
The deceased was born in this city April 2, 1914 and has always resided here. 
Besides the parents, one brother, Donald, also survives. Funeral services will 
be held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral 
parlors on North Eighth street, with Rev. Wilson officiating. The parlors will 
be open tonight and Tuesday evening until 9:30 for those desiring to view the 
remains.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 9, 1929  P. 2
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[Phyliss Dow/bur. 11 Dec. 1929/age 15 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
died at Whitelaw, WI]


RAYMOND E. DOW

Raymond E. Dow, 67, of 413 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Friday at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dow was born Nov. 17, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Addie 
Wetenkamp Dow. He had been employed for 40 years at Dow Canvas Products Inc., 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Arthur, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Otto Gass, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Addie Kieselhorst, of Cortes, Fla. and a nephew 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after six o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1970
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[d. 05-15-1970/age 67 yrs.]
(b. 17 Nov. 1902/d. May 1970/SSDI)


MARGARET DOWLEY

BURIED AT EVERGREEN 
The body of Mrs. Margarite (sic) A. Dowley was brought here from Chicago for 
burial. Mrs. Dowley who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Capt. 
Twitchell, died at the advanced age of 86 years, sickness incipient to old 
age being the cause 
In same paper: 
Mrs. Capt. Twitchell and sons Earl and Lester who were here to attend the 
funeral of Mrs. M. Dowley, returned to their home at Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, July 30, 1909  P. 7 
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[cause: heart disease]


HENRY DOWSEY

HENRY DOWSEY, RESIDENT 20 YEARS, IS DEAD
A resident of the city for the past twenty years, Henry Dowsey who has been 
ill for the past six months, passed away yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock 
from the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father Grace officiating.
The deceased was born January 30, 1870 at Somerset, Kentucky and when sixteen 
years of age moved with his parents to Marinette, Wis., and the past twenty 
years has been a resident of the city. For many years he was a motorman of the 
local street cars. 
In 1905 he was married to Miss Emma La Pean who preceded him in death thirteen 
years ago. Two children, Mrs. Leona Peterson and Melvin Dowsey, with four sisters, 
Mrs. Oliver De Marce of Milwaukee, Mrs.  Henry Morel, Canada, Mrs. Joseph Morel 
and Mrs. Joseph Launderman, both of Menominee survive.
The remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei undertaking parlors 
Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday until time of the funeral. Burial will 
take place at the Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 5, 1931  P. 2
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[cause: myocarditis]


NIELS ANDERSON DOXROD

DIED
In this city, July 27, 1886, Neils Anderson, aged nearly seventy-two years. Mr. 
Anderson was born Dec. 2, 1814(sic) at Gjerpen Sogn, Norway. He was married 
October 14, 1936 to Thurine Berberg and had he lived until October 14 of the 
present years, their golden wedding would have been celebrated. In his youth he 
followed mining with his father. He emigrated to America in the year 1854 with 
his family, consisting of his wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, 
the sons are E.N. Anderson of Bay View, Door County, and A.N. Anderson of this 
city; the daughters are Mrs. Andrew Hanson and Mrs. Capt. Christensen, both of 
this city.
On coming to this country, the family landed in Sheboygan, Wis., and came overland 
by team to Manitowoc on the 13th day of July, 1855. He was one of the oldest 
Norwegian settlers in this city having lived here thirty-one years and was much 
esteemed by all who knew him.
His health was never good as he contracted consumption at the age of twenty-two 
from exposure while spearing salmon in Norway and this disease followed him more 
or less to the time of his death. He was buried last Thursday from the Norwegian 
Lutheran Church and his funeral was attended by a large number of friends.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Aug. 3, 1886 page 3
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From the Files of Manitowoc Pilot - TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO - (1886)
Nels Anderson of this city died on Tuesday night at the age of 72. He has lived 
in this city for 25 years and has been in poor health since he was 20 years of 
age. He was a man of high character and had quite a large circle of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 27, 1911
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[Nels Anderson/bur. 07-31-1886/age 77 yrs.] 


THURINE ANDERSON DOXROD

DIED - Anderson
In this city on Saturday morning March 9, 1889, Mrs. Threenie Anderson, aged 79 
years. Mrs. Anderson was one of the oldest residents of this city, having come 
here during the year 1855. She leaves two daughters and a son to mourn her loss. 
Funeral services were held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church yesterday.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Mar. 12, 1889 page 5
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Death of 78-yr. old Mrs. Thurina Anderson, widow of the late Niels Anderson, 
on 09 Mar. of debility. She was buried in the city cemetery on 11 Mar.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889
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[Mrs. Thwaine Doxrod Anderson/cause: old age]
[listed as Mrs. Thwaine Doxrod Anderson/bur. 03-11-1889/age
78 years/cause: old age]


MAYME L. DOYLE

Mrs. Mary (Mame) Doyle, 91, a former Town of Cato resident, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 
9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Doyle, nee Mary L. Brennan, was born Sept. 30, 1883 in the Town of Cato, 
daughter of the late James and Katherine Quirk Brennan. She was graduated from 
Manitowoc County Normal School and had taught schools at Reifs Mills and Cato 
Falls prior to her marriage to Thomas E. Doyle June 21, 1910 at Clarks Mills. 
The couple operated cheese factories at Riefs Mills, Lena and Maple Grove and 
also farmed in the Town of Cato before retirement. Mr. Doyle preceded her in 
death Nov. 26, 1967.
Survivors include two sons, Victor, of Manitowoc and William of New Orleans, La.; 
two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Kuhn, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Donald (Evelyn) 
Carlisle, of New Berlin; a sister, Mrs. Peter (Pearl) Falvey of Maple Grove and 
five grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Thursday where a wake 
service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Feb. 26, 1975 page 3
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[Mary L./d. 02-25-1975/age 91 yrs./widow of Thomas E. Doyle]
(Mary Doyle/b. 29 Sep. 1883/d. Feb. 1975/SSDI)


THOMAS E. DOYLE

Card of Thanks
DOYLE - Because we cannot thank each of you personally, we take this way of 
telling you how much we appreciated your sympathy and help at the time of our 
recent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, 
Mr. Thomas E. Doyle. We are especially grateful to the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. 
Landowski, Rev. John Hephner, organist, choir and altar boys of the St. Mary 
Catholic Church.; pallbearers, donors of spiritual bouquets, flowers and food, 
donors and drivers of cars and any others who assisted us in any way.
Family of Mr. Thomas E. Doyle
Manitowoc Herald Times, Nov. 30, 1967 
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[d. 11-26-1967/age 84 yrs.] 
(b. 26 Feb. 1882/d. Nov. 1967/SSDI)
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WHITELAW HAS FACTORY FIRE
Doyle Cheese Factory Burns to Ground at Noon Today
Fire, discovered at noon today destroyed the cheese factory owned by Thomas Doyle 
at Whitelaw, entailing a loss of several hundred dollars, covered by insurance of 
$600. The fire started in the upper portion of the building and was burning in 
the roof when discovered by persons passing the factory. An alarm was given and 
with the aid of neighbors Mr. Doyle succeeded in saving a considerable part of the 
machinery of the factory, one cheese vat and a quantity of cheese, thus reducing 
the loss by considerable. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The factory is one 
of the best known in that section of the county and has been operated by Mr. Doyle 
for some time. Doyle resides a considerable distance from the factory.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 21, 1911