FAYE M. DEAN

Mrs. Faye M. Dean, 82, of 933 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
March 28, at Sarasota, Fla., following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will conduct the Mass of Resurrection and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dean was born May 28, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wallace 
and Helen Rommelfanger Green. She attended Manitowoc schools. She was married 
to Lewis Munson Dean July 18, 1919, at Chicago. He preceded her in death Feb. 21, 
1960. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Park Lawn Auxiliary.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Karl (Dorothy) Ulrich of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Anthony (Donna) Voss of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Virginia Matthai of Sarasota, 
Fla.; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 8 a.m. 
Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1981  P. 3
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[d. Sarasota, FL/widow of Lewis Munson Dean]


LEWIS MUNSON DEAN

Lewis Munson Dean, 72, of 627A North Ninth St., Manitowoc, retired 
businessman, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating and burial
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Dean was born at Aurora, Ill., son of the late Charles and 
Elizabeth Dillon Dean, April 6, 1887. He married Faye Green of
Manitowoc at Chicago July 18, 1919. Mr. Dean was sales representative
for Free Sewing Machine Co. of Rockford, Ill., from 1920 to 1948. He
launched his own sewing machine business that year at Manitowoc, which
he operated until retiring in 1952.
During World War I he enlisted May 8, 1918 in the U.S. Army at Kansas
City, Mo., serving overseas with the American Expiditionary(sic) Force,
Company A of the 330th Battalion, 305th Brigade Tank Corp. until his
discharge April 10, 1919.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
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[Lewis Munson Dean/d. 02-21-1960/age 72 yrs.]


DONALD A. DEBAERE

Donald A. (Frisbe) DeBaere, age 65, of 1427 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, May 29, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon William Klein, 
with burial at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Donald was born August 24, 1934, in Oconto, son of the late Anthony and Margaret 
Shark DeBaere. On November 3, 1956, he married the former Margaret Kitscher at 
Crivitz. Donald began his career in 1958 at Lauson Chevrolet where he had been 
employed for over 25 years. He then continued his employment in the service 
department with Maritime Ford. Donald was an avid NASCAR race fan. 
Survivors include his wife, Margaret DeBaere, Manitowoc; two sons and 
daughters-in-law, Donald and Kathy DeBaere, Crivitz, Dennis and Ann 
DeBaere, Manitowoc, four grandchildren, Audrey, Casey, Brandon, Lukas; 
two step grandchildren, Dana and Michelle Sieracki; one great granddaughter, 
Kali; seven brothers, Dean, Jim, Ken, Roger, Francis, Doug and Norb; four 
sisters, Beverly, June, Margaret and Joyce. Nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2000
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[cremation]


DANIEL D. DEBAUCHE

Daniel D. DeBauch, age 51, of 1009 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at his residence.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his father: Robert DeBauch.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Francis 
of Assisi-Waldo Site, North 14th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton 
will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the DeBauch family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2008


LULABELL DEBAUCHE

Lula Bell (Huycke) DeBauche, age 71, of 2002 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died 
Saturday evening, Dec. 10, 2005, at Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers.
Lula Bell was born on April 20, 1934, daughter of the late Frank and Helen 
(Yindra) Huycke. Lula Bell was employed at Carron Net Company in Two Rivers 
for 16 years, and Hamilton Manufacturing for 25 years, until her retirement.
Survivors include one sister; four stepchildren; and a special companion 
(private). Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She is 
also preceded in death by three brothers: Frank, Glenn, and Lloyd; three 
sisters: Arlene, Phyllis, and Gloria; and one brother-in-law: Clarence Granger 
Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday, 
Dec. 13, from 4 until 6 p.m. and on Wednesday from noon until the time of 
service at 1 p.m.
The Pfeffer funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Lula Bell enjoyed playing bingo. She also was an avid NASCAR racing fan; who 
also enjoyed watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers. She also 
enjoyed listening to music by Johnny Len.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 12, 2005


PATRICIA A. DEBAUCHE

Patricia A. (Stern) DeBauche, age 76, of 1603 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, went 
to join her Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 surrounded by the 
love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Patricia was born on March 16, 1936 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George 
and Genevieve (Stenzel) Stern. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 
Manitowoc and was united in marriage to Norman DeBauche on October 13, 1956. 
In addition to being a loving and patient wife, mother and grandmother, 
Patricia enjoyed her artistic talents, including painting, drawing, quilting, 
puzzles and crocheting. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with 
her family. She will be sadly missed, and always adored, by her family and 
friends.
Survivors include her husband: Norman DeBauche, Manitowoc; her six children: 
Steve DeBauche, Two Rivers, Paul (Cory) DeBauche, Rothschild, Barbara (James) 
Cummings, Maple Grove, Minnesota, Patrick (Beverly) DeBauche, Sturtevant, 
Daniel DeBauche, Green Bay, and Yvonne (Chadwick) Brown, Sun Prairie; 15 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: 
George (Betty) Stern, Pennsylvania, Daniel (Helen) Stern, California; and two 
sister-in-law: Laverne Stern, California and Sharon Stern, Manitowoc. Many 
nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister and 
brother-in-law: Delores and Stanley Cherney and three brothers: Dennis, Thomas 
and James Stern.
Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Kenn 
Nelesen. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later 
date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 until 3:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation (RLSF) 
would be appreciated.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 2012 


THELMA G. DECK

Mrs. Wm. Deck, 28, Dies Tuesday At Wales Sanitarium 
Mrs. William Deck, 23, a resident of Manitowoc for the past five years, but 
who has been a patient at the Wales sanitorium, Waukesha for the past three 
months passed away there Tuesday afternoon. The remains were brought to this 
city for burial and may be viewed from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Shimek and Schwartz 
parlors and funeral services will be held from the funeral parlors at 421 
North Eighth street Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with Rev. William Hood 
officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen.
The deceased was born June 9, 1906 at Minneapolis, her maiden name being 
Thiearn Elexson (sic). She was married to William Deck five years ago and came 
to this city to reside. Besides the husband, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Elexson, and three brothers, Vernon, Harry and Robert, all residents of Ashland, 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 24, 1929  P. 5
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[died at Statesan, WI/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Frank J. Pelisek lot]
(Thelma (ALEXSON) Deck (Mrs. William)/d. 23 July 1929/age 23 yrs. 1 mo. 14 da./
res. Wales Sanitarium/cause: T.B./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 


AGNES M. DECKER

Agnes M. Decker, ge 77, of the Felician Village of Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning, March 11, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, 
after a long bout with cancer.
Funeral Services will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 1993, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Revs. Gerald Prusakowski and Thomas Wojciechowski, with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 30, 1915, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late 
Wencel and Theresa Spurney Sauer. She married Emil Decker on July 9, 1938, at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1989. 
Mrs. Decker was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed 
making crafts for her friends and family. She was a member of St. Anne's Society 
of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Keneth and Diane Decker,James and 
Janice Decker, all of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Kim, Linda and Vicky Decker, 
all of Manitowoc, Michael (Patty) Decker, Pittsburgh, Penn., David (Dawn) Decker, 
Waukesha, Wis., Eric (Vicki) Decker, Milwaukee, Keith Decker, Manitowoc, and Amy 
Decker, Manitowoc; five great grandchildren, Alicia, Amanda and Alex, all of 
Manitowoc, Karisa and Caitlin, both of Pittsburgh, Penn.; one brother and two sisters-
in-law, James and Adeline Sauer, Manitowoc, Agnes Sauer, Ocala, Fla.; five sisters and 
one brother-in-law, Lillian Mazna, Denmark, Catherine Shusta, Brillion, Mayme Decker, 
Kellnersville, Anna Sauer, Manitowoc, Clara and Harvey Petska, Manitowoc; two brothers-
in-law and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Lillian Hablewitz, Manitowoc, Frank and Rose Heran, 
Branch; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death 
by a brother, Raymond Sauer, and a grandson, Steven Decker.
Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 
1993, until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 11, 1993  P. A2
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[d. 03-11-1993/age 77 yrs./widow of Emil Decker]


EMIL J. DECKER

Emil J. Decker, 79, Manitowoc, died Monday, January 2, 1989 at Holy Family 
Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born December 14, 1909 in Manitowoc county, 
son of the late Martin and Mary (Mazanec) Decker. On July 9, 1938 he married 
the former Agnes M. Sauer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville.
Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Diane 
and James and Janice Decker, all of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Lillian and Elmer Hablewitz, Manitowoc; Rose and Frank Heran, Branch; eight 
grandchildren; two great granddaughters; five brothers-in-law and seven sisters-
in-law, Raymond and Agnes Sauer, Adolph and Lillian Mazna, Joseph and Catherine 
Shusta, Mayme Decker, Anna Sauer, Harvey and Clara Petska, James and Adeline 
Sauer.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Decker; three sisters, Mary Kubsch, 
Anna Salta and Julia Siebold.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc with 
Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Jan. 5, 1989
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[husband of Agnes Decker]


BABY DEDERING

Baby Dedering
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Baby Dedering
Death Date	17 Apr 1919
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Dedering/bur. 04-19-1919/cause: premature birth/
female/bur. on PJ Carberry lot]


LOUISA DEDRICHS

Louisa Dedrichs
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Louisa Dedrichs
Death Date:	16 May 1892
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 02
Page Number: 0272
Reel:	049
Image: 1953
Index Volume: 01
Sequence Number:	077996
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Louisa Dedricks
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Louisa Dedricks
Color: White
Sex: Female
Age: 15 m.
Birthplace: Manitowoc
Death Date: 16 May 1892
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Inflammation of lungs
Burial place: Everg.
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Louise Ditrich/bur. 05-18-1892/age 15 mo./cause: pneumonia and convulsions]


HELENE A. DEDRICK

Helene Dedrick, a former Manitowoc resident, died April 5, 1993, in Westminster, 
Calif.
She was born June 1, 1907, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Nichols Dedrick 
and Ida Olson Dedrick. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 
and received her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. Helene taught 
Biology from 39 years at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and retired in 1970.
She is survived by a nephew, Dick Bayles, wife and children, Jane and Jack; a 
cousin, Russell Wagner, wife and children.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, in the 
chapel on Saturday, May 1, 1993, at 3 p.m. Any memorials would be designated to 
the Manitowoc Humane Society.
Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1993 p.A2
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[d. at Westminster CA/cremains/bur. on Mrs. Nicholas Dedrick lot]


IDA H. DEDRICK

Mrs. Nicholas Dedrick, 74, of 719 North Ninth street, prominent in church 
and school circles of the city for many years, died Sunday at the home. 
She had been ill since January, when she suffered a stroke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran 
church, the Rev. Carroll Hinderlie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born Ida H. Olson in this city in 1872 Mrs. Dedrick was graduated from 
Manitowoc schools and taught first in the district schools in Liberty, 
the grade and high school in Kiel and later in the grade and high schools 
of Manitowoc. She was married in 1904 to Mr. Dedrick.
She was active in numerous service organizations in the city, being a charter 
member of the local chapters of the Kings Daughters, the Anti-Tuberculosis 
association and for many years was an active member of the Women's Federation 
and the Prisca society of the First Lutheran church.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1927 and a daughter, Dr. Martha 
Dedrick Bayles, in 1935.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Heiene Anne Dedrick of this city; sister, Mrs. 
C.V. Snyder of Hagertown, Md.; and a grandson (private).
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Tuesday 
noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state 
until the hour of services. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 10, 1947 P.2
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[d. 03-09-1947/age 74 yrs/bur. on Mrs. Nicholas Dedrick lot]


LENA DEDRICK

Miss Lena Dedrick, a native of Manitowoc, died at Chicago. She was born on a 
farm near Tisch Mills where she spent her early life. The rest of her life 
was spent in Chicago with the exception of a few years when she returned to 
Manitowoc to care for her invalid father.
She was the last member of the Dedrick family, four brothes; Charles, Peter, 
John and Nicholas, three of whom lived here, having died some years before.
Funeral services for Miss Dedrick were held at the Moody church in Chicago 
this afternoon. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc and services will be 
held at the Frazier mortuary chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. P.N. Oklevik 
officiating.
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1945 P. 2
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[d. 04-09-1945 at Chicago's Home of Incrbs, Chicago, IL/age 82 yrs.]


NICHOLAS DEDRICK

Inventor Is Claimed By Death Today
N. DEDRICK PASSES AWAY EARLY TODAY
Perfected an Engraving Machine That Gained Prominence at Home and Abroad
Nicholas Dedrick, well known inventor and resident of the city since 
1902, pased (sic) away at his home, 715 North Ninth street, early today, 
aged 67 years. Mr. Dedrick had been in declining health for a long time 
and since September 5 had been confined to his home although he continued 
to direct affairs of the manufacturing establishment which he conducted 
at Ninth and State streets. His passing was sudden and is a shock to 
friends.
Mr. Dedrick was the inventor of a machine used in the engrraving art and 
had just completed work on a new model, the first production of which was 
ready on the day before death claimed him. The original model was perfected 
some years ago by Mr. Dedrick and had been patented in this country, 
England and France and had gained recognition as the greatest aid to the 
engraving business. The machine has been manufactured in this city at the 
plant established by its inventor and is in use at the Ford plant at Detroit, 
at the Tinsel Company plant here, in Pittsburg, Philadelphia and other 
cities and has attracted much attention.
Inventor a Genius
Born on a farm in Kewaunee county Sept. 23, 1860, Mr Dedrick early gave 
himself to development of the inventive turn with which he was endowed and 
in youth came to this city where he ????ed employment at the Hansen Wagon 
Works and gave special study to solution of problems affecting the concern 
and later was with the Prochazka and Chloupek Machine company where he had 
opportunity to further his efforts. Later he removed to Chicago and entered 
the plant of the Barnhardt Bros. and Spindler company where he developed 
the ideas that gave him his later success as an inventor. From his earliest 
days Mr. Dedrick had made astounding progress in mechanical work and gained 
a reputation as one of the foremost men in his line in the state, frequently 
being called upon by the largest concerns of the state in engineering problems. 
Mr. Dedrick was however, of a quiet studious temperament and this accounts 
for the fact that he did not secure recognition to which his capabilities 
entitled him from the outside.
Home and Machines Hobby
Wrapped up in his work and with his home interests first in mind, Mr. Dedrick 
had taken little active part in city and social life but he was a member of 
the Men's Club of St. Paul's Lutheran church and found recreation in the club. 
He was active in its support.
Mr. Dedrick was married in 1905 to Ida Olson who with two daughters Martha 
Louise, a student at the Chicago medical school and Helene, senior at the 
University of Wisconsin, survive him. One sister, Miss Caroline Dedrick of 
Chicago, also survives.
Funeral services will be held at 1:45 from the home and at 2 from St. Paul's 
Lutheran church Saturday afternoon. The Revs. Espeseth and Ristad will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 27, 1927 P.1
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Brief mention was made in last week's issue of the Pilot of the death of Nicholas 
Dedrick which occurred last Thursday morning. He was born on a farm in Kewaunee 
County and was 67 years of age. At the age of 18 he left the farm and came to this 
city. He was a young man of an inventive turn of mind and was deeply interested in 
mechanical work. He secured employment at the Hansen Wagon Works and later was 
employed at the Prochazka and Chloupek Machine shop. Some years later he went to 
Chicago and entered the plant of Barnhart Bros. & Spindler where he develeped the 
ideas that gave him his later success as an inventor. While at work in the type of 
foundry he invented a type machine and later on a machine to do engraving for book 
covers and also a comb machine. In the Pilot of March 16, 1897, John Nagle had the 
following item: "Nic Dedrick has sold his type machine to Barnhardt Bros. & Spindler 
of Chicago, the large type founders. It is the most complete thing in use today. Mr. 
Dedrick used it here for some time selling the output to type foundries. He is now 
at work on a large machine which is to do engraving for book covers. There seems to 
be no end to the fertility of his genius."
Mr. Dedrick was an unusual man. He was a great mechanic. In 1898 he went to England 
to set up one of his machines. This modest inventor became known by the excellence 
of the work he did. In the death of Nic Dedrick, Manitowoc has lost a good citizen, 
an honest, upright, quiet, unassuming man; a man of superior power of invention.
Mr. Dedrick was married in 1904 to Ida Olson who with two daughters, Martha Louise, 
a student of the Chicago Medical college and Helena, senior at the University of 
Wisconsin, survive him. One sister, Miss Caroline Dedrick of Chicago also survive.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from St. Paul's Lutheran church, Rev. Espeseth 
officiating. Rev. D.G. Ristad, pastor of the First Lutheran church, also gave an 
interesting talk on the life and character of the deceased. Interment was in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1927
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[bur. 10-29-1927/cause: intestinal cancer]
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DEDRICHS IS GIVEN PATENT ON MACHINE
Local Man Perfects Machine That Will Save Purse Makers Much
Nic Dedrichs (sic) of this city has been granted a patent by the United States 
government on a nail setting machine used in manufacture of purses. The machine 
will prove a big economy in labor and time as it has heretofore been necessary 
to set nails which were later rivted (sic) as purse clasps, by hand.
Three months ago Mr. Dedrichs secured a patent on a machine for riveting the 
nails and then started work on a setting machine which he has completed. Mr. 
Dedrichs holds a number of patents. He is with the Richards Iron Works.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 10, 1916 P.8


ADA DEDRICKS

DEDRICKS, Miss Ada L.—Died Monday afternoon after three weeks illness. Born 
in Manitowoc, graduated from high school. In 1904, from Milwaukee Teachers 
college in 1908 and taught in kindergartens of Wisconsin cities until 16 
years ago when she came to Manitowoc to teach. Survived by three sisters, 
two brothers, Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. from home of sister, Mrs. C.O. Schmidt, 
850 North Fifth St. Interment Evergreen. Body to Schmidt home Wednesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1935  P.11
*******
[Ada Luella/bur. 02-07-1935/age 48 yrs./cause: myocarditis/
bur. on Mrs. John C. Dedrick lot]


ALICE K. DEDRICKS

Alice Dedricks, age 96, of 4919 River Heights Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning Oct. 4, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. 2003, at the First 
Lutheran Church Chapel. Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
Alice was born Nov. 15, 1906 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Clara 
Stich Linder. Alice graduated in 1924 with the first graduating class of 
Manitowoc's Lincoln High School. She received a teaching degree from the Milwaukee 
Teachers College (now University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).
Alice taught kindergarten for three years in Sheboygan and one year at the Garfield 
School in Manitowoc. From 1932 to 1935 Alice was the part time local director for 
the Manitowoc Girl Scouts.
In 1933 she formed the first Brownie-Girl Scout Troop in Manitowoc with 17 girls. 
She received the highest award given to National Girl Scout volunteers, the "Thanks" 
badge in 1936.
On Sept. 11, 1930 Alice was married to Alvin Dedricks. They were married for 49 
years when he preceded her in death in 1979. Alice was a member of First Luthern 
Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Vraney, of Two Rivers; two sons, Tom 
Dedricks, Sebring, Fla., Jim Dedricks, Eagle River; six grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Drumm and 
Madeline Straub.
Relatives and friends may call at the First Lutheran Church Chapel on Wednesday 
form (sic) 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials are preferred 
to First Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. The Jens Family Funeral Home and 
Crematory is serving the Dedricks Family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2003 p.A3


ALVIN N. DEDRICKS

Alvin (Lubby) N. Dedricks, 74, of 4919 River Heights Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Dedricks was born June 29, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Mary Kraynik Dedricks. He married Alice Linder Sept. 11, 1930, at Manitowoc. 
During World War II he was in charge of the Planning and Production Department 
at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. when the company produced submarines for the 
United States Navy. Following a thorough study Mr. Dedricks and his group 
recommended the company going into the light metal and stamping fabricating 
business. This was the start of the Manitowoc Equipment Works, a Division of the 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was general manager of Manitowoc Equipment Works 
from 1944 to 1964, retiring in 1968. In 1936 he was chosen to be a member of 
DeMolay Legion of Honor, was a member of Society for Advancement of Management, 
Elk Lodge No. 687 and a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge No. 65, F and AM.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary 
Dedricks of El Paso, Texas, and Jim Dedricks of Madison; a daughter and son-in-
law, Virginia and Dale Vraney of Kalispell, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Spenner 
of South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Joseph Thor of Syracuse, N.Y., and six grandchildren. 
Two sisters preceded him in death.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation at the funeral home. Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at First Lutheran 
Church from noon Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First 
Lutheran Church, Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 1979  P. 3


CHARLES DEDRICKS

CHAS. DEDRICK (sic) PASSED AWAY LAST EVENING 
Has Been Local Resident Most of His Life 
Charles Dedrick, 67, passed away at his home, 401 Cleveland avenue at 7 o’clock 
last evening, following a long illness. Mr. Dedrick was born at Tisch Mills in 
1856, but had been a resident of Manitowoc the greater part of his life.
For a number of years he was in the insurance business, having been associated 
with the Wisconsin Life of Madison, the Wisconsin Casualty company of Green Bay 
and the Federal Casualty of Milwaukee.
Mr. Dedrick’s health began to fail him three years ago and his condition was such 
that a year ago he was forced to give up all work.
Charter Member E.F.U.
He was a charter member of the local branch of the Equitable Fraternal Union and 
he was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary A. Dedrick, he leaves four daughters, Alice of Chicago, 
Mrs. Joseph Thor and Mrs. George Birchler of Milwaukee and Miss Lillian Dedrick of 
La Grange, Ill., and one son, Alvin, at home. Other relatives are a brother, 
Nicholas Dedrick of this city and a sister, Miss Caroline Dedrick of Chicago. There 
is also one grandchild.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran 
church. The Rev. O. K. Espeseth will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 11, 1923  P. 2
*********
[bur 09-12-1923/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur on Mrs. Mary Dedricks lot]


HANNAH ELIZABETH DEDRICKS

Hannah Elizabeth Dedricks
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Hannah Elizabeth Dedricks
Death Date	9 Nov 1919
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Hannah Elizabeth Dedricks/bur. 11-11-1919/cause: carcinoma of breast/
bur. on Mrs John C Dedrick lot]


JOHN C. DEDRICKS    (d. 1914)

JOHN DEDRICK (sic) IS OVERCOME BY HEAT, DEATH IS RESULT 
STRICKEN AT FOREST JUNCTION AND NEWS OF DEATH IS GREAT SHOCK IN CITY—BODY HERE TODAY 
WELL KNOWN SALESMAN IS VICTIM OF SUDDEN DEATH
John Dedrick, for twenty-five years a traveling salesman for the Plumb & Nelson 
company, and one of the best known residents of the city, died suddenly at Forest 
Junction late yesterday from heart failure, superinduced by the terrible heat of 
the day. Mr. Dedrick was stricken in the offices of the hotel at Forest Junction 
shortly after his arrival there in an automobile in which he was covering a part 
of his territory for the company he represented. Death ensued in fifteen minutes.
A message received in the city at 3:30 said that Mr. Dedrick had been suddenly 
taken ill and a later message at 4 announced his death. Mrs. Dedrick and her 
daughter immediately departed for Forest Junction in an automobile and R. G. Plumb, 
of the Plumb & Nelson company also visited the city to arrange for the transportation 
of the remains to this city today.
Mr. Dedrick left the city yesterday morning for a trip to points west which he 
visited weekly, driving his car. The day was one of oppressive heat and Mr. 
Dedrick, who was a man of considerable weight, undoubtedly suffered from the heat. 
Upon arrival at Forest Junction he visited the store of one of his customers and 
complained of feeling ill and was assisted to the hotel where he asked for a 
physician. A message was hurriedly dispatched to this city summoning his family 
while a physician was called, but before anything could be done, Mr. Dedrick had 
expired. Mrs. Dedrick in this city, received the news of death just as she was 
preparing to depart for Forest Junction.
Decedent was born at Carlton, Kewaunee county, August 20, 1865, being in his forty-
ninth year at the time of his death. He came to Manitowoc at the age of 18 years 
and was employed by the Madsen Seed company and later engaged in the barber business, 
conducting a shop for a number of years, later accepting a position with the Plumb 
& Nelson company with which concern he had been identified for twenty-five years. 
Mr. Dedrick was a member of the United Commercial Travelers association and of the 
Travelers Protective association and had served as president of the former organiz-
ation and had been active in the work of both associations. He was one of the popular 
salesmen of the city and in his work for the company he represented had a wide 
acquaintance in the state.
Mr. Dedrick was prominent in the Norwegian Lutheran church and was a trustee of St. 
Paul’s church in this city, and for fifteen years had been president of the Sunday 
school of the church. For several years he had been a member of the board of 
trustees of the Norwegian Homes Orphanage at Wittenberg, this stat, an institution 
maintained by the church and was elected president of the board holding the position 
at the time of his death.
Married November 3, 1885, to Hannah Herman, of Two Creeks, Mr. Dedrick is survived 
by his wife and six children, Adah, Leila, Hilda, Lester, Lorraine and John, Jr., 
all of this city. Three brothers, Peter, of St. Paul, Nicholas and Charles M., this 
city, and one sister, Miss Lena Dedrick, of Chicago, also survive.
Mr. Dedrick was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him and 
was universally admired for his high character and exemplary life. He was a man of 
firm convictions and in his daily life exemplified principles which he believed in, 
upright, conscientious and honest and his death will be deeply deplored. Mr. Dedrick 
always took an interest in young men and proved helpful to many who enjoyed his 
confidence.
The body of Mr. Dedrick was brought here from Forest Junction at 1 o’clock today 
and taken to the family home at 627 North Seventh street. 
The funeral of Mr. Dedrick will be held from the late home, 627 North Seventh street, 
tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 and from St. Paul’s Norwegian Lutheran church, Tenth and 
St. Clair streets at 2 o’clock. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 11, 1914  P. 1
*******
[cause: heat prostration]


JOHN H. DEDRICKS    (d. 1949)

John H. Dedricks. 44, (photo), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dedricks 
of this city and a veteran of World War II died suddenly at his home in 
Hollywood, Fla., Thursday according to messages received here. Mr. Dedricks, 
who received an honorable medical discharge from the service because of a 
heart condition, was vice president and general manager of the Davio Juicing 
Company near Hollywood. Funeral services will be held at the Mittnacht-Kollath 
funeral home at 2pm Monday, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born in this city in 1905 and completed his 
schooling at De Pere, graduating from High School in that city. In the last war 
he enlisted in the army air corps and attained the rank of sergeant. In 1946 he 
married Ruth Robb of Toledo. 
Survivors are his wife; brother Lester of this city; three sisters; Mrs. M.L. 
Johnson of De Pere, Mrs. Lela Grobe of Milwaukee and Mrs. Otto Schmidt of this 
city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3pm Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 3, 1949 p.2
********
[bur. 06-06-1949 at Hollywood, FL/age 43 yrs./bur. on Mrs. John C. Dedrick lot]


LESTER A. DEDRICKS

Lester A. Dedricks, 66, was found dead in his room Thursday a 913-A S. Eighth 
St., Manitowoc, following a heart attack he presumably suffered Wednesday 
evening.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron J. Hoff will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Dedricks was born at Manitowoc Aug. 1, 1893, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Dedricks, and graduated from local schools. He was a veteran of World 
War I, having served as a first lieutanant in the 77th infantry from Sept. 4, 
1917, to Feb. 4, 1919. In 1927, he married the former Lucine Muehlberg at 
Manitowoc and located here. He was territorial salesman for the J.J. Stangel 
Hardware Co. from 1917 until he retired April 1, 1960. He was a member of the 
Elks Lodge and former Legionnaire.
Surviving are his wife of West Palm Beach, Fla.; son, (private); three sisters, 
Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Los Angeles and Mrs. Lela Grobe and Mrs. Hilda Johnson of 
Green Bay; and a grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Friday evening
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1960  P. 15
********
[bur. on K.O. Muehlberg lot]


LUCINE A. DEDRICKS

Mrs. Lucine Dedricks, 95, of Lakeland, Fla., died Sunday June 16, 1991 in Florida. 
Family graveside services were held Saturday morning June 22, 1991 at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 20, 1895 in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late Carl and 
Lucine Muehlberg. She lived in Manitowoc for a while and has been a resident of 
Florida the past 55 years. She was married to Lester A. Dedricks in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death May 25, 1960. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 
196 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Robert Dedricks of North Andover, Mass., and two 
grandchildren. Reinbold & Pfeffer Urbanek & Schlei Funeral home, Manitowoc 
assisted the family with local arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, June 23, 1991 - page B11
********
[d. at Lakeland FL/widow of Lester Dedricks/bur. on K.O. Muehlenberg lot]


MARY DEDRICKS    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Mary C. Dedrick (sic), 71, died last evening at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Joseph Thor, in Milwaukee, where she has been making her home the past 18 
months. Although not in the best of health Mrs. Dedrick had been up and about 
the Thor home until the day prior to her death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Dedrick, nee Mary C. Kraynik, was born in Bohemia in 1867 and came to this 
country with her parents…(line unreadable)…married in 1890 to charles M. Dedrick 
and they made their home in this city at 1017 North 15th street. Mr. Dedrick died in 1923.
Mrs. Dedrick was a member and active worker in the First Lutheran congregation.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Qualley, South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Joseph 
Thor, Mrs. Louis Mortenson, and Mrs. George Birchler, all of Milwaukee; son, 
Alvin, city; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Hoverson, Tisch Mills, Mrs. Leo Thelson, Loyal, 
Wis.; brother, William Kraynik, Maribel; and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Fraziermortuary tonight and Saturday morning and at 
the First Lutheran church from 11 a.m. until the hour of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1938  P. 2
*********
[bur. 07-16-1938/d. Milwaukee, WI/age 71 yrs./cause: carcinoma]


RUTH L. DEDRICKS

WAPELLO - Mrs. Ruth Herron of Clarksville, Tenn., 65, died Saturday at 
Clarksville after an extended illness. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home here.
Visitation will be held between 8 and 9 p.m. Burial is to be at Wapello Cemetery.
Mrs. Herron was born Sept. 6, 1912, in Louisa County, the daughter of Wilson 
and Mary Jamison Robb. A former resident of Wapello, she married Albert 
Herron. She was a member of Wapello United Methodist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Albert, of Clarksville; a brother, O.B. Robb of 
Wapello; and two sisters, Oma Sorenson of Lakeland, Fla., and Martha Zarate 
of Rock Island, Ill.
The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa, Monday, October 31, 1977 pg. 12
*****
Ruth Lucille Robb
Marriage • Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Name	Ruth Lucille Robb
Gender: Female
Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1911
Marriage Date: 7 Sep 1946
Marriage Place: Lucas, Ohio, USA
Father: Wilson Robb
Mother: Mary Jamison
Spouse: John H Dedricks
Film Number: 002200897
"Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993"


TIMOTHY DEELEY

Timothy J. Deeley, 54, of 1318 S. 19th Street, Manitowoc, WI, died Friday 
morning October 3, 1997, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, WI.
He was born July 2, 1943, in Sheboygan, WI, son of Mary G. (Bowser) Deeley and 
the late Francis "Hutz" Deeley. Timothy was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High 
School, Class of 1962. He was employed with Mirro Foley company for 34 years, 
as a plant engineer.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Tom Blashka; and his 
granddaughter, Samantha, all of Manitowoc, WI; his mother, Mary Deeley, 
Sheboygan Falls, WI; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Dick Kunert, 
Sheboygan, WI; Nora and Leif Salveson, Dallas, TX; Delores and Ken Thuemmler, 
Sheboygan, WI; Eileen and Fred Michaels, Sheboygan, WI; three brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Deeley, Hilbert, WI; George and Betsy Deeley, 
Houston, TX; Randy and Donna Deeley, Sheboygan Falls, WI; 16 nieces and nephews, 
Brett, Bart, Britt, Sten, Kurt, Todd (Godchild), Mary, John, Matt, Shane 
(Godchild), Sarah, Shaun, Courtney, Becky, Erin and Jessica; also surviving 
are cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Francis "Hutz" Deeley; a brother, Matthew Deeley and a son-in-law, Mark Swetlik.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 7, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, WI. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial was the Rev. Carl Meulemans at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
WI.
Tim was a loving son, father, brother and grandfather. He was an avid hunter 
and fisherman, who loved his work and helping others.
The Sheboygan Press, October 4, 1997


ALBERT O. DEERING

Albert O. Deering, 83, of 919 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, 
Feb. 21, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:20 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Deering was born Oct. 17 (sic), 1896, in Germany and immigrated to Canada as 
a child where he served in the Canadian Army. In 1919 he married Martha Bacholl 
in Pillsburg, N.D., residing in Manitowoc following their marriage. Mr. Deering 
was a carpenter by trade and had been employed with Manitowoc Board of Education, 
retiring in 1961. Mrs. Deering preceded him in death May 5, 1975.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Dorothy Deering of 
Manitowoc and Robert and Hermine Deering of Michigan; four daughters and sons-in-
law, Toni and Donald Schoeffel and Dorothy and Ruben Kluczinske of Manitowoc, Mary 
Martin of Detroit, Mich., and Betty and Bernaldo Bicoy of Alea, Hawaii, 25 grand-
children and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening 
and Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1980 P.3


ARTHUR E. DEERING

Arthur Deering, 59, of 946 Shorewood Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
March 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Deering was born March 6, 1922, at Pillsbury, N.D., son of the late Albert 
and Martha Bucholz Deering. He attended Manitowoc Schools and was graduated 
from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1941. He was a World War II veteran, 
serving in Italy as a master sergeant, and served in the United States Army 
reserves for 25 years. He married Dorothy Sidoty Jan. 18, 1947, at Two Rivers, 
later the couple moved to Manitowoc. He worked for Manitowoc Board of Education 
as head custodian at Lincoln High School. Mr. Deering was a member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church and Manitowoc Elks Club No. 687.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Christine Deering 
of Brill, Wis.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl Riemer and Sandy and Thomas 
Hale of Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Pinger of Two Rivers; a 
brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Minnie Deering of Michigan; four sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Rubin Kluczinske and Toni and Donald Schoeffel 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mary Martin of Medford, Mich., and Betty and Bernie Bicoy of 
Area, Hawaii and five grandchildren, Lisa, Rebecca and Dennis Reimer and Jessica 
Hale of Manitowoc and Michelle Deering of Brill.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake service 
will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1981 P. 3


MARTHA DEERING

Mrs. Albert O. Deering, 74, of 919 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died late Monday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Deering, nee Martha Bacholz, was born Dec. 12, 1900(sic), at Berlin, 
Germany, daughter of the late Anton and Bertha Bacholz. She immigrated to 
the United States as a child with her parents. She was married to Albert 
Deering in 1919 at Pilsbury, N.D., settling at Manitowoc. She was a member 
of the Germania Society.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Arthur, of Manitowoc and Robert, of 
Colorado Springs, Colo.; four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Tony) Schoeffel and Mrs. 
Reuben (Dorothy) Kluczinske, of Manitiow, Mrs. Sonny (Mary) Martin of Detroit, 
Mich., and Mrs. Bernald (Betty) Bicoy, of Alea, Hawaii; four brothers, a 
sister, 25 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1975  P. 14
*******
[d. 05-05-1975/age 74 yrs./wife of Albert O. Deering]
(b. 12 Dec. 1901/d. May 1975/SSDI)


ADELINE M. DEFAUT

Adeline M. DeFaut, 81, 2323 Davis Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, 
Dec. 7, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Parkside  Funeral Home, and 
11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. DeFaut was born April 17, 1902 at Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late George 
and Ida Bushman Leonard. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 23 years, 
retiring in 1964. She married Edward DeFaut on February 3, 1921, at Sturgeon 
Bay. He preceded her in death December 7, 1963. She was a member of St. James 
Episcopal Church.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles and Ann DeFaut 
of Two Rivers, Francis and Faye DeFaut of Manitowoc, and Robert DeFaut of Two 
Rivers, two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Richard Perry of Manitowoc, 
and Helen and Milton Rupp of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a 
daughter, a brother, Frank Leonard, an infant sister, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1983 P. 3
********
[widow of Edward C. Defaut]


CHARLES EDWARD DEFAUT

Charles Edward Defaut
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	Charles Edward Defaut
Race	White
Age	20
Birth Date	6 Mar 1922
Birth Place	Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Registration Date	30 Jun 1942
Registration Place	Two Rivers, Wisconsin, USA
Employer	Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp, Manitowoc, Wis
Height	5'' 8"
Weight	157
Complexion	Light
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Next of Kin	Mrs Violet Defaut
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
Charles Edward Defaut
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004
Name	Charles Edward Defaut
Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1941
Marriage County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse: Violet Zella Defaut
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004"
*****
Charles E Defaut
Divorce • the Wisconsin, U.S., Divorce Index, 1965-1984
Name: Charles E Defaut
County: Manitowoc
Divorce Date	: 3 Dec 1973
Husband Age: 51
Wife Age: 37
"Wisconsin, U.S., Divorce Index, 1965-1984"
*****
Charles E Defaut
Marriage • Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1997
Name	Charles E Defaut
Estimated Birth Year	1922
Age	56
Gender	M (Male)
County of Residence	Manitowoc
Spouse	Garot
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year	1952
Spouse's Age	26
Spouse's Gender	F (Female)
Spouse's County of Residence	Manitowoc
Marriage Date	9 Jun 1978
Marriage County	Manitowoc
Certificate Number	010351
Microfilm Roll Number	32
"Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1997"
*****
Charles E Defaut
Death • U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
Name	Charles E Defaut
Death Age	79
Birth Date	6 Mar 1922
Death Date	29 Apr 2001
Interment Place	Wisconsin, USA
Cemetery Address	2221 Michigan Ave Manitowoc, WI 54220
Cemetery	Evergreen Cemetery
Notes	Tec 5 Us Army World War Ii
"U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019"
*****
Charles E. Defaut
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Charles E. Defaut
Social Security Number	391-18-3885
Birth Date	6 Mar 1922
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	54220, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Death Date	29 Apr 2001
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
[cremation]


EDWARD C. DEFAUT

Edward C. De Faut, 62, of 233 Davis St., Two Rivers, died Saturday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a week.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William R. Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. De Faut was born Feb. 17, 1901, at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Francis 
and Mary Ann Walker De Faut. He attended Sawyer schools and as a young man 
worked on boats of the Leathem D. Smith Line, Sturgeon Bay.
He came to Manitowoc as a crane operator for McMullen and Pitz Construction Co. 
and from 1931 to the present had been yard foreman for Muchin Steel and Supply 
Co. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443.
Mr. De Faut married Adeline Leonard at Sturgeon Bay Feb. 3, 1920. She survives 
along with three sons, Charles and Francis of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Robert of 
Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Gadzinski and Mrs. Dorothy Jacquart of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Frank of Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Tipler of 
Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Grace Schoblaska of Manitowoc, Mrs. James Reel of Marinette, 
Wis., and Mrs. Chauncy Snider of Menominee, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, December 9, 1963  P. T-5 
*********
[d. 12-07-1963/age 62 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Adeline Defaut lot]


NANCY G. DEFAUT

Nancy G. DeFaut, age 74, passed away on April 19, 2010, at her residence in 
Largo, Fla.
Nancy was born and raised in Manitowoc, Nancy moved to Florida in 1977. 
Before her retirement, Nancy was employed at J.C. Penney, and most recently, 
the Acropol Restaurant.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Geraldine Ramming and 
one daughter, Susan Gaugh.
She is survived by one sister; her daughters; and a stepdaughter; grandsons; 
one great-grandson; and her very dear friend (private).
A graveside gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 30, 
2010, at 2 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Cremation has taken 
place.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2010


ROBERT G. DEFAUT

Robert G. DeFaut, age 67, of 147 Davis St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
May 16, 1996, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 1996, at the 
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. DeFaut was born April 16, 1929, at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the late Edward 
and Adeline Leonard DeFaut. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He worked at Eck 
Foundry for many years until his retirement in 1987.
Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, Charles DeFaut, Manitowoc, 
Francis and Faye DeFaut, Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and 
Milton Rupp, Manitowoc, Dorothy and Richard Perry, Manitowoc; one uncle and aunt, 
Francis W. and Marie DeFaut, Mountain, Wis.; very special and close friends, Bill 
and Alvina Ouradnik, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, 
Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1996 P. A2
*******
[bur. on Francis Defaut lot]


GILBERT S. DEFERE

Gilbert S. DeFere, 57, of 1629 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. DeFere was born Sept. 18, 1918, in Jacksonport, Wis., son of the late 
Sylvester and Emma Rushford DeFere. He attended Egg Harbor schools, farmed 
in Door County area until 1958, coming to Manitowoc and working for Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding, Inc., for 18 years. He married Vivian L. Fairchild March 17, 
1957, at Fish Creek, Wis. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and of 
the International Order of Machinists.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, (private). A daughter and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o’clock 
this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 1976  P. 13


VIVIAN L. DEFERE

Vivian L. DeFere, age 83, of 1801 South 12th Street of Manitowoc died Thursday, 
November 15, 2012 at her residence.
Vivian was born May 15, 1929 in Fish Creek, daughter of the late Harold and 
Leona Copiskey Fairchild. She married Gilbert DeFere on March 17, 1956 in Door 
County. He preceded her in death June 12, 1976.
Survivors include two children: Brian DeFere and fiancee Cathy Vogel, Manitowoc; 
Scott (Sarah) DeFere, Manitowoc; one granddaughter: Anna Vigue, Manitowoc; one 
great-grandson: Jose Acosta, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law: 
Jeanette (Vernon) Meyer; Sturgeon Bay; and Tina Vertz. Vivian was preceded in 
death by her husband; Gilbert DeFere; infant daughter: Cynthia DeFere; two 
brothers: Roy "Bucky" Fairchild; Roger Vertz.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at The Jens 
Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Al 
Boeldt will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and 
friends may call on Monday from 12:00 noon until the time of services at 1:00 
p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Nov. 17, 2012


REV. HENRY DEGARMO

We are pained to learn, that Rev. Mr. Degarmo, the 
son-in-law of our respected banker, C.C.Barnes, died 
of bleeding of the lungs on the 18th inst. at White 
Mountain, near Denver, Colorado Ter., where he had 
gone to recover his failing health.  Mr. Barnes has 
gone to Chicago to meet his sorrow stricken daughter 
with the remains of her late husband, on whom she has 
waited faithfully to the last, and who was a christian 
gentleman with few equals and no superior.
Manitowoc Tribune, August 24, 1871
******
Died - Near Denver City, Col., on the 18th inst. of 
hemorrhage of the lungs, Henry Hobart Degarmo, late 
of Manitowoc.
The above announcement will bring sorrow and regret 
to many of the readers of the Pilot. The deceased was 
a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and was educated at 
Neshota, in this state, for the church. A short time 
ago he was called to the rectorship of St. James' 
Episcopal Church in our city, where he officiated for
a few Sabbaths, but left soon in quest of health in 
Colorado. He was a man of fine scholarly attainments; 
of modest, unassuming, cultivated, gentlemanly address; 
a gentleman in word and deed, and a fine type of a 
Christian without cant or affectation. He was a 
son-in-law of our respected fellow citizen, Dr. Barnes, 
of the First National Bank to whom, with his family, 
this blow comes with heavy hand.
The warmest sympathies of a large circle of friends are 
with the sorrowing widow and family of the deceased in 
this hour of deep affiction to them. The deceased was
about thirty years pf ahe and had a flattering prospect 
of a life of eminent usefullness and honor before him, 
which has, suddenly been cut short by the cold hand of 
inexorable death.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871
********
[Rev. Henry DeGarmo/bur. 08-24-1871]


GARFIELD DEGRAND

Garfield Louis DeGrand, 38, operator of the Mon-a-Mi club on Memorial drive, 
died Thrusday afternoon at Holy Family hosptial of pneumonia.
Funeral srvices will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. James Episcopal 
church, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
until 2 p.m. Saturday and at the church from 2 to 3 p.m.
Mr. DeGrand was born in 1910 in Green Bay, and came to Manitowoc with his 
parents in 1910. He was employed at the Aluminum Specialty company and the 
Manitowoc Iron and Metal company before taking over the club five years ago.
He is survived by a son, (Survivor omitted for privacy.); mother, Mrs. James 
Bastian of Manitowoc; sister Mrs. Edgar Vogt of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 13, 1949 P.2
*******
[bur. 05-14-1949/age 38 yrs./bur. on Mrs. James Bastian lot]


MARION E. DEGRASSE

Mrs. Marion De Grasse, 65, former Two Rivers resident died of a coronary 
Wednesday morning at home, 607 Deming Pl., Chicago. Private committal rites 
will be at 11 am Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
Paul H. Blaufuss officiating.
The former Marion Hammel was born Feb. 15, 1901 at Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late William H. and Catherine Niquette Hammel. She attended Two Rivers parochial 
schools and was graduated from Two Rivers High School. She moved to Chicago 40 
years ago.
Surviving are three sisters, Miss Julia C. Hammel and Mrs. A.C. Stewart of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. William Beckstrom of Ephraim. Funeral arrangements are by 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., April 8, 1966 page T5
*******
[d. 4-6-1966, Chicago, IL/female/age 65 yrs/Marion Degrasse 
a/k/a/Marion Koch/bur. on Julia C. Hammel lot]


EMMA DEGUIRE

Mrs. Joseph De Guire, 66, nee Emma Jarvis, a resident here 44 years, died 
early today at the Holy Family hospital. She has been in failing health for 
two years and was moved to the hospital a few weeks ago from the home, ___ 
Menasha avenue.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 o’clock from the Hoy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. De Guire was born in Fond du Lac in 1875 and in 1897 was married to Mr. 
De Guire at Antigo. They came immediately to Manitowoc. Mrs. De Guire was 
employed for a number of years in the drapery department of Schuette Bros. 
company store.
Survivors are the widower; three brothers, Jay of Chicago, John of Los Angeles, 
George of Biloxi, Miss. Four sisters, Mrs. Richard Stapleton of Fond du Lac, 
Mrs. Ella Menzel and Mrs. John Kadilac of Chicago, Mrs. Walter Ward of Des 
Moines. 
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after Sunday at 2 p.m. The 
rosary will be recited by Father Radey at the funeral home Monday evening at 
7 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1941  P.4
********
[d. 08-16-1941/age 66 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Joseph Deguire lot]


JOSEPH DEGUIRE

Joseph DeGuire, 78, of 924 Commercial street, a retired painter, died at the 
Holy Family hospital Wednesday afternoon following a brief illness.
Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 
9 o’clock at Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiat-
ing. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Manitowoc in 1870, Mr. DGuire had retired from his painting work 20 
years ago. His wife preceded him in death in 1941.
Surviving are two brothers, George DeGuire of Chetek, Wis., and Leonard of 
Wisconsin Rapids; and a sister, Miss Alma DeGuire of Appleton. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home this evening and until the time of 
services Friday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1949  P. 2
*******
[d. 01-21-1949/age 78 yrs.]


ANNA DEHART

Mrs. Anna DeHart, 81, formerly of 305 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. DeHart, nee Anna Kustka, was born Sept. 22, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Annie Watruba Kustka. She resided in Manitowoc all her 
life. She had been employed at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel for 38 1/2 years, 
retiring on her birthday Sept. 22, 1963. She was a member of the Germania 
Society and the Golden Agers.
Survivors include a son, William A. Boehm, of Chula Vista, Calif., a sister, 
Mrs. Charles Lorenz, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1971
*******
[widow of Edward Engelbrecht - 1st husband/from cem. records]


BABY DEHNE

[Baby Dehne/d 02-20-1940/stillborn/bur on W. Steffens lot/Emil Dehne father]


GLADYS M. DEHNE

Gladys Marie Dehne, age 78, a Northridge Care Center resident, died Thursday, 
August 13, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services bill be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 1992 at St. James Episcopal 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. David Klutterman will officiate with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 17, 1914 at Oneida, Wis. Daughter of the late Isaac M. and 
Margaret M. Oxtoxen Powless. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Hazel M. Cornelius, Manitowoc, 
Carol and Reginald Baird, Manitowoc; niece, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at St. James Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. Saturday morning until 
the time of service. A prayer vigil will be held at 9 a.m. There will be no Friday 
evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 13, 1992  P. A2


HELEN G. DEHNE

Mrs. Emil Dehne, 74, of 1011 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dehne, nee Helen G. Groll was born Feb. 20, 1898, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Reinhardt and Anna Reis Groll. She was married 
to Norman Johnson in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1951. She was 
married to Emil Dehne June 5, 1954, at Manitowoc. She was employed at 
Schuette Bros. Dept. Store. She was past president of the American 
Legion Auxilliary.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, two step-sons, three step-
daughters, a sister, Mrs. Gordon Berg, of Manitowoc; and seven grand-
children. An infant son preceded her in death. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1972
********
(Helen Dehne/b. 20 Feb 1898/d. Aug 1972/SSDI)[bur. with Johnson]
(She is the widow of Norman Johnson and the wife of Emil Dehne)
[bur. on Norman Johnson lot]
(Helen Dehne/b. 20 Feb 1898/d. Aug 1972/SSDI)


ELDA EWALD DEJONGH

Elda Ewald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name:	Elda Ewald
Birth Date:	30 Jul 1907
Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel:	0123
Record:	001785
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Elda Ewald
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Elda Ewald
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1907
Birth Place: Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Father: Ferdinand Ewald
Mother: Ella Ladwig
FHL Film Number: 1305085
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Elda E. Dejongh
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Elda E. Dejongh
Social Security Number	391-03-4630
Birth Date	30 Jul 1907
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	90650, Norwalk, Los Angeles, California, USA
Death Date	20 Feb 1992
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
*****
Eloa Ewald Dejongh
Death • California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
Name	Eloa Ewald Dejongh
[Eloa Ewald Ewald]
Social Security #XXX
Gender	Female
Birth Date	30 Jul 1907
Birth Place	Wisconsin
Death Date	20 Feb 1992
Death Place	Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name	Ludwig
Father's Surname	Ewald
"California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997"
*****
[d. at La Mirada CA/cremains/bur. on Ferdinand Ewald lot]


CAROL J. DELANEY

Mrs. Dennis A. Delaney, 24, nee Carol Krohn, of 1015 Madison street, died 
suddenly Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wesley Methodist 
church, Ninth and Hamilton street, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Delaney was born July 24, 1923, in Manitowoc, and was graduated from 
Lincoln high school in 1941. On Oct. 26, 1945?, she was married to Dennis 
Delaney.
Survivors are the husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Krohn of Manitowoc; 
and a sister, Mrs. Richard Gerald of Sheboygan. A brother, Jack, was killed 
in action in Germany in December, 1944.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Tuesday noon until 
10 a.m. Wednesday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until 
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1948  P.2
*******
[Carol De Laney/d. 02-01-1948/age 24 yrs/bur. on Edmund W. Krohn lot]


DENNIS ANDREW DELANEY

Dennis Andrew Delaney, 84, of Manitowoc, died peacefully at home Saturday morning, 
March 24, 2001, after a courageous fight with cancer.
Dennis was born on July 30, 1916, in Reedsville, the son of the late Byron Abbott 
and Edit Merriam Delaney. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1934. He 
joined Wisconsin Public Service in 1938 as a lineman in the Chilton office and 
retired in 1980 as the Lakeshore Division Marketing Manager. Dennis was drafted 
into the Army in the spring of 1940 and served as an 80th Division Signal Corps 
officer until the fall of 1945. He also served his division as combat photographer 
and booby trap mine specialist, participating in the invasion force landing on Omaha 
Beach and in the Battle of the Bulge. When he returned to Luxembourg with his 
daughters in 1994, he was honored by the citizens of Luxembourg for his combat 
photography documenting the devastation inflicted by the Nazis as well as the heroic 
liberation by the American troops. After the War, he returned to Wisconsin Public 
Service. During his forty-two years with the company, Dennis enjoyed working with 
all aspects of energy production and consumption, from power generation to commercial 
and residential design and usage to promoting the benefits of energy in everyday life. 
He served on the Energy Committee of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce 
during the late 1970s.
In 1946 Dennis married the former Carol Krohn, who died in 1948. In 1954 he married 
the former Vivian Berg Kluth of Manitowoc, who died in 1991. He belonged to St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church and was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge Number 65 for over 
fifty years, as well as the Two Rivers Shrine Club and Manitowoc Commandery (sic) 
Number 45 of the Knights Templar. He was a former member of Manitowoc Noon Rotary, 
Golden K. Kiwanis, and Manitowoc Lions club. Dennis belonged to the Manitowoc Yacht 
Club for over fifty years, and at his death had served as a City of Manitowoc Harbor 
Commissioner for forty years. He was also a member of the 80th Division Veterans 
Association, Manitowoc VFW Post 659, Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen, 
Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association, Pine River Sportsmen's (sic) Club, 
and Trout Unlimited. Dennis was an avid hunter, fisherman, boater, photographer, 
woodworker and cook.
Dennis is survived by his daughter Susan Edith Delaney of Minneapolis, his daughter 
and son-in-law Mary Delaney McConaghy and Richard McConaghy of Philadelphia, and two 
grandchildren, Ned and Alex McConaghy, also of Philadelphia; two brothers, George 
Delaney and wife Ruth of Laguna Niguel, California, and Lee Delaney and wife Violet 
of Elm Grove, and a sister Dorcas McGregor and husband Chet of Milwaukee. Other 
survivors include other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bill and Joanne Berg Bush, 
Jeannette Berg Koch, Elva Koch Berg, Sally Berg Thompson, Richard and Eileen Krohn 
Gerold; many nieces and nephews; special friend Dorine Kluenker; the Saturday Morning 
Breakfast Gang and other friends.
Friends may call at Jens Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th St., on Friday March 30th 
from 4 to 6 pm, with Masonic service at 4 pm. Memorial service will be held at 2 pm on 
Saturday, March 31st at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Avenue, Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Shriner's 
Hospitals for Children, Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association, Boy 
Scouts of America or donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2001 P. A10
********
[cremation]


VIVIAN V. DELANEY

Mrs. Dennis (Vivian) Delaney, 70, of 1337 N. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
August 4, 1991, after a long respiratory illness at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Rev. 
James Barnes will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 28, 1920 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl and Olene 
Stenersen Berg. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1938. 
Prior to her marriage she was employed with Mirro Aluminum and Wisconsin Public 
Service Corporation. She married Frederick Kluth in 1944. He preceded her in death 
during active duty during World War II. She marred Dennis Delaney on May 8, 1954, 
at Manitowoc. She was a long time member and past president of the Thalia Club and 
St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and 
Richard McConaghy of Philadelphia, Pa., Miss Susan Delaney of Minneapolis, Minn.; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Knut and Elva Berg of Wausau; three sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Mrs. Sally Thompson of Madison, Joanne and Dr. William Bush of 
Berlin, Wis., Jeanette and Dr. John Koch of Wauapca; two grandchildren, Ned and 
Alex; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by three sisters, Viola, Carol and Dorothy Berg.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and then at the church from 1 p.m. until the time 
of services at 2 p.m. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul United Methodist 
Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1991  P. B6
**********
[wife of Dennis Delaney]


BARBARA A. DELANO

DEATH COMES TO MRS. W.W. DELANO TODAY
Calmly and peaceful, and with resignation, Mrs. William W. DeLano passed 
away this afternoon at the family home on N. Fifth street, her demise not 
being unexpected, but none the less a shock to family and friends. Mrs. 
DeLano had been failing for some time and a few days ago her children out 
of the city were summoned. She rallied and there was hope that she might 
survive but the hope was dispelled today when she lapsed into the last 
sleep.
Mrs. DeLano was a long time resident of the city and wife of W.W. DeLano, 
circulation manager of the Herald-News.
The obituary notice will be published Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 20, 1930 P.4
********
Mrs. W.W. DeLano, died Saturday afternoon. She had been in poor health for a 
long time. Barbara Alan was of Scotch-English parentage. She was born in Hillsdale, 
Mich. in 1848 and educated in the public schools and college of that city. She was 
the only daughter of Judge Robert T. Alan and was descended from a long line of 
distinguished jurists, her father being the fifth in the family line to study law 
and graduated from Oxford University, England. After coming to America, he practiced 
in Hillsdale, being for many years a circuit judge in Southern Michigan and later 
judge of probate court in Houghton, Mich.
During her life time, the deceased often recalled many interesting episodes of her 
childhood days when her father rode through miles of forest to hold his court. She 
remembered him as a great friend of all Indians many of whom came and camped on his 
estate for days at a time and were pleased to call him the "big chief". It was in 
1875 that the family moved to Manitowoc and in 1876 she was married to W. W. DeLano. 
Five children were born to the couple, all of whom are living: Mortimer R. DeLano of 
Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Hazel Dunbar, Minneapolis; Mrs. Lorena Peterson, Mesa, Arizona; 
Mrs. Eva Ohde and Mrs. Irene Milski of this city. There are five grandchildren. Two 
years ago Mrs. DeLano fell and fractured her hip and from that time to the day of 
her death was a constant and uncomplaining sufferer and throughout the long weary 
months which she lay helpless, her patience and fortitude never once departed. The 
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Hood, pastor of St. James Episcopal Church, 
officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 25, 1930
********
[Barbara Ann De Lano/cause: old age/bur. on E.P. Ward lot]


WILLIAM W. DELANO

W.W. DeLano of Manitowoc Dies Friday; Was 94
W.W. DeLano, 94, manager of the first telephone exchange in Manitowoc, 
established in 1881, died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. DeLano was moved to the hospital three months ago from his home, 
523 North Fifth street, Manitowoc, where he has lived in retirement 
in recent years with his daughter, Mrs. Fred W. Dunbar.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht 
funeral home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian 
church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. DeLano, in addition to managing the telephone exchange, also 
headed the express office and the Western Union telegraph office for 
a 26 year span. He later entered the employ of this newspaper, retiring 
in 1945, at the age of 89.
He was born at Abrams, in Oconto county, in 1856 and came to Manitowoc 
when a young man.
First Manager of Exchange
In 1881, five years after the telephone was invented by Dr. Alexander 
Bell, the exchange to furnish service in Manitowoc was set up in the 
Barnes block on North Eighth street and Mr. DeLano became the first 
manager. Originally there were 38 subscribers. He also supervised 
operation of the American Express offices and the Western Union. In 
1885 the first long distance line reached Manitowoc from Milwaukee.
Mr. DeLano saw the telephone expand in Manitowoc to thousands of 
subscribers. He remained with the Wisconsin Telephone company, which 
took over the exchange in later years, for 26 years, until 1907. He 
then spent several years in the west, returning to Manitowoc in 1917, 
at which time he entered the employ of this newspaper in charge of the 
circulation department and carriers, and later as a collector.
Under the familiar title of "Dad," Mr. DeLano remained with the newspaper 
until 1945. His hobby was gardening and raising rare flowers and shrubs 
and despite his advanced years he continured to work in the garden at 
his home each summer.
Honored at Opening
At the formal opening of the Manitowoc exchange of the Wisconsin Telephone 
company in 1949 Mr. DeLano was a guest of honor. Dial phones had been 
installed in Manitowoc in 1940.
Mr. DeLano married Miss Barbara Alan in 1876. She died in 1930.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dunbar of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. Earle 
Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Mortimer of Spokane, Wash.; five 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. W.F. Ohde, of Manitowoc, died last October and another 
daughter, Mrs. Roman Milski, Manitowoc, in September, 1949.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1951 P. 2
********
[bur. on M.E. Allen lot]
********
(The following is an obituary for his uncle)
Newspaper dispatches received here tell of the death of George W. DeLano an uncle 
of W.W. Delano (sic) of this city and one of the pioneers of northern Wisconsin. 
His death occurred at San Diego where he has been making his home for twenty years 
past. The decedent built the first log house at Brookside and founded the town of 
Abrams, naming it after his partner. In the 80's he was a member of the state 
legislature and was a Civil War veteran. He is survived by a widow. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 8, 1911 P. 1


ERNA DELFS

Mrs. Erna Delfs, 74, of 918 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W.L. Wellman will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delfs, nee Erna Kufahl, was born Dec. 20, 1898, at Wausau, daughter of 
the late Ernest and Anna Jahns Kufahl. She was married to William Delfs 
Dec. 14, 1921, at Merrill, Wis. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Delfs 
precede her in death July 24, 1966.
Survivors include a son, a brother, Walter, of Shawano; two sisters, Mrs. 
Selma Jaeger, of Merrill and Mrs. Laura Natzke, of Thorp. A brother and a 
sister preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1972
*******
[husband - William G. Delfs]


FRANKLIN W. DELFS

Mr. Franklin W. Delfs, 58, of 3708 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon, February 7.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Melvin J. Gohdes will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Delfs was born Jan. 15, 1923, in Lincoln County, Wis., son of the late 
William and Erna Kufahl Delfs and had been baptized in the St. Paul Lutheran 
Church of the Township of Pine River, Lincoln County. He was a former member 
of the 377 Ordinance Company of the United States Army Reserve. Mr. Delfs had 
been employed with Schwarz Marine Company of Two Rivers since 1947.
Survivors include a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and also Wednesday prior to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1981 p.3
********
[bur. on William G. and Erna Delfs lot] 
[Burial permit has Franklin W. Delfs, male, white, age 58, died 
February 7, 1981, buried 2/11/1981, cause of death is blank]


WILLIAM DELFS

William Delfs, 69, of 918 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be by 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post of Manitowoc.
Mr. Delfs was born March 8, 1897 at Merrill, Wis., son of the late Herman and 
Hulda Kienbaum Delfs. He married Erna Kufahl Dec. 14, 1921 at Merrill. The 
couple moved to Manitowoc after marriage.
Mr. Delfs was a retired painter and contractor. He was a member of the Manitowoc 
VFW and Barracks 2565 of Manitowoc of which he was a past commander. A veteran 
of World War I, he served overseas with Company H.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Franklin W., of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. August Gohdes, of Wausau and Mrs. Albert Jaeger and Mrs. Herman Ossig of 
Merrill and a half brother, Robert Masser of Schofield. Friends may call at the 
funeral home after 4:30 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 25, 1966 page T3
********
[William G. Delfs]


ADAM DELL

Adam Dell, age 85, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Sunday 
afternoon, October 10, 1993, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center Chapel.
Mr. Dell was born October 10, 1908, in Colorado, the son of the late Adam and 
Katherine Steinmetz Dell.
Friends may call at the Chapel from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery. Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1993  P. A2


DR. MICHAEL C. DELMORE

Dr. Michael C. Delmore, 41, of 1037 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Friday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Dr. Delmore was born May 28, 1929 at Roseau, Minn., son of the late Dr. J.L. and 
Mae Frick Delmore. He was graduated from St. Thomas College and the Marquette 
University Dental School. He married Rita Igielski July 2, 1955 at West Allis. He 
served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in London, England from 1955 - 1957, after 
which the couple located at Manitowoc.
Dr. Delmore was a member of the American Dental Assn., the Manitowoc County Dental 
Society and was a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He was also a member 
of the Toastmasters Club of Manitowoc and was the only local member of the 
Toastmasters International. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 687, the Knights 
of Columbus Council No. 710, a recent member of the Manitowoc Sierra Club and a 
member of Holy Innocents Parish Council.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael, Bruce and Paul; two daughters, 
Margaret and Ruth at home; two brothers, Dr. Jack Delmore of Roseau, and Patrick 
of Kankakee, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Margorie LaBonte of Fergus Fall, Minn., Mrs. 
Daniel Bray of Algona, Iowa and Sister Elizabeth Delmore of St. Paul, Minn. A 
brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 9 pm Thursday where a memorial 
service will be at 8 pm. Memorials may be made to Roncalli High School building 
fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 18, 1970 page M15
********
[age 41 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Rita Delmore lot-his wife]


MARY DELORD

Mary Delord
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Mary Delord
Death Date	15 Dec 1908
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


WALTER DELORD

Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeLord, Rapids, are mourning the death of their 
infant son. The funeral was held yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 12, 1902, Page 1
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[cause: asthma (asthenia)]


ANTONE H. DELORME

Anton H. (Jack) DeLorme, 70, of 440 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The 
Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. DeLorme was born June 5, 1900, at Oconto, son of the late Francis and Minnie 
Jahnke DeLorme. He married Mary L. Smalley Sept. 14, 1937, at Manitowoc. He owned 
and operated the Standard Oil Service at Maribel until his retirement in 1963. 
They resided at Manitowoc until 1946 when they moved to Maribel. Mr. DeLorme was 
a former member of the Manitowoc County Board, representing Maribel. He also was 
a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Church, a member of the Knights of 
Columbus, the Maribel Lions Club and the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Assn.
Survivors include his wife; a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, Elmer of Oconto, Ben of Green Bay and Austin of San Francisco; 
three sisters, Miss Georgiana DeLorme of Two Rivers, Mrs. Margaret Townley of St. 
Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Walter (Beryl) Ruelle of Menasha and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where 
a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock 
by the Denmark Knights of Columbus. Members of the Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriffs 
Assn. will meet in a body at 7:30 o'clock at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971
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[d. 01-21-1971/age 70 yrs./bur. on John Smalley lot]
(b. 5 June 1900/d. Jan. 1971/SSDI)


FRED DELORME

WAR VETERAN DIES SUDDENLY AT MILWAUKEE
Bring Body of Fred DeLorme Here For Funeral; Plan Military Honors
Fred De Lorme, former Manitowoc resident and a World war veteran,
died suddenly of a heart attack at Milwaukee, it was learned here
today. He was 43.
Mr. De Lorme, a painter, was engaged in decorating the Sisters
home near St. John's Cathedral in Milwaukee, which was recently
damaged by fire. He was stricken while at work and died in a few
minutes.
The body was brought to the John E. Foley home, 710 South 18th
street, Manitowoc, where funeral services will be held Thursday
at 8:30 a.m. to be followed by services at 9 a.m. from the St.
Paul's Catholic church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
A military funeral will be given the deceased by the Drews post
of the American Legion.'
Mr. De Lorme was born on July 5, 1892 at Marinette, Wisconsin.
He came to Manitowoc in 1923 and lived here until 1926 when he
married Anne Foley of Manitowoc, in Milwaukee. He was a decorator
and a painter.
Has Three Children
His widow and three children, (private) survive.
He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Frank De Lorme, seven
brothers, George of Oconto, William of Green Bay, David of 
Kaukauna, Jack of Manitowoc, Elmer of Two Rivers, Ben of Green
Bay, and Austin of Two rivers, and four sisters, Mrs. William
Fumelle of Milwaukee, Margaret of North Dakota, Byrl and 
Georgiana Two Rivers.
The deceased was a mounted machine gunner in the Canadian army
during the World war. He and seven other companions wanted to 
enlist at Detroit when the United States entered the war. However,
one of the group was rejected, and as they wanted to remain
together, they went to Windsor, Canada, and enlisted. He was in
the U.S. cavalry for three years in the Philippine Islands. He
received two honorable discharges.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 27, 1935  P.2
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[d. at Milwaukee, WI/age 43 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Angeline Foley lot]


JOHN F. DELORME

John F. DeLorme, 45, Green Bay, died Sunday, January 21, 1990. The son of the 
former Mary Smalley and the late Anton DeLorme was born may 3, 1944 in 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary (Smalley) Thompson, DePere; one sister, 
Betsy Altenburg, Stevens Point; two daughters, Sara, Appleton, Mrs. Mike (Ana) 
Coleman, Milwaukee; one grandson; three nephews and one niece. He was preceded 
in death by his father and step-father.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Cotter Funeral Home 860 N. Webster Ave., 
DePere, with the Rev. Richared B. Anderson officiating. Burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Jan. 25, 1990
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[died at Town of Bellevue WI/age 45 yrs./bur. on John Smalley lot]
(J.F. Delorme on SSDI)


ANNA DELSMAN  (d. 1953)

Mrs. Louis W. Delsman Sr., 85 (above) of 512 North Ninth St., 
Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died Saturday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred 
Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will 
officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Baumann in Franklin in 1867 and in 1887 was 
married to Mr. Delsman at Reifs Mills. They settled on a farm 
in Kossuth and in 1922 came to Manitowoc. She was a member of 
the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart congregation.
Last November Mr. and Mrs. Delsman observed their 65th wedding 
anniversary.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Sister M. Viola of the 
Holy Family convent, Silver Lake and Mrs. Edwin Bleser of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc; five sons, Louis and Querin of Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 
5, Manitowoc; Clarence of Milwaukee and Albert of Corpus Christi, 
Tex.; two brothers, Michael Sr., and Joseph Sr., of Kellnersville; 
17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by the Knights of Columbus and also 
at 8 o'clock by the Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 26, 1953 P.6
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[01-14-1953/age 85 yrs./bur. on Louis Delsman Sr. lot]


BABY DELSMAN (d. 1955)

Delsman
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Delsman
Death Date	11 Apr 1955
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Delsman/d 04-11-1955/age 15 minutes/
cause: erythroblastosis/bur on Louis Delsman lot] 


DAWN MARIE DELSMAN 

[Dawn Marie/d. 04-01-1963 at Genesse MI/age 2 unknown/
cause: pulmonary atelectasis/dau. of Ervin J. Delsman Jr.] 


DENISE MARIE DELSMAN    (d. 1961)

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin and Kathleen 
Peterson Delsman of Flint, Mich., who was born and died Thursday at Flint were 
at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Surviving besides her parents are her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Caroline 
Delsman, of Manitowoc, and the maternal grandfather, Herbert Peterson, of 
Flint.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 24, 1961  P. 13
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[died at Genesse MI/stillborn/dau. of Ervin Delsman Jr./
bur. on Mrs. Ervin J. Delsman lot]


CAROLINE A. DELSMAN

Mrs. Ervin (Caroline) Delsman 74, of 852 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10:30 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delsman, nee Caroline Galbraith, was born Oct. 27, 1902, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Archie and Anna Bohman Galbraith. She attended local schools 
and was a Manitowoc resident all her life. She was married to Ervin J. Delsman 
Sr., June 1, 1926, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She worked at 
Schuette Bros. Dept. Store and was also with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 26 years, 
retiring in 1966. Delsman (sic) preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1939. She was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic church and Rosary Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Ervin J. Delsman Jr. of Flint, Mich.; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Richard and Donna Mae Pitsch of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Earl 
(Stella) Parworth and Miss Margaret Galbraith of Manitowoc, six grandchildren 
and a great granddaughter. Two brothers, Francis and Archie, two sisters, Marion 
Young and Grace Grunwald, three grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Kathleen 
Delsman preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
where a parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1977 P. 3
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[widow of Ervin J. Delsman Sr.]


CLARENCE R. DELSMAN

Clarence R. Delsman, age 93, passed away Sunday, August 22, 1999.
Funeral Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 1999, at San Camillo 
Chapel, 10200 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. 
Thursday, August 26, 1999, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Clarence was a World War II United States Army veteran. He was a member of the 
American Legion Alonzo-Cudworth Post #23 an the Knights of Columbus Council 
#524.
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy A. Delsman (Nee Hilger). He was preceded 
in death by his first wife, Mildred M. Delsman (nee Mullikin). Survivors include 
his fond brother, Quirin C. Delsman, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, 
nephews, many relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the San Camillo Chapel, Wauwatosa form 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
the time of service at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Wisconsin Council of 
The Blind or the Delsman Scholarship Fund.
The Luko-Evert Funeral Home, 170 Warren Ave., Hartland, Wis., is assisting the 
family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1999  P. A2
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*NOTE: Death year on stone reads 1996. Newspaper is 1999. 
[Note: His Report for Final Disposition: It has Clarence Roman Delsman, 
male, white, age 93, died while inpatient at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran 
Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI on 8/22/1999.  It was signed by the funeral 
director on 8/23/1999.]
*****
Clarence R Delsman
Death • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name	Clarence R Delsman
Gender	Male
Birth Date	12 Jan 1906
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
[Manitowoc|]
Death Date	22 Aug 1999
Claim Date	29 Nov 1967
Father Louis Delsman
Mother Anna Bauman
SSN XXX
Citizenship or Alien Status	U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim	Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes	29 May 1998: Name listed as CLARENCE R DELSMAN
"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"


ELSIE DELSMAN

Mrs. Elsie Delsman, 75, of Hartland, former Manitowoc resident, died Friday 
at an Oconomowoc hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Charles Catholic, Hartland, 
with committal services at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delsman, nee Streich, is survived by four sons, Earl and Jerome of Hartland, 
John of Waukesha and Charles of Menomonee Falls; a daughter, Mrs. Iris Guentner, 
of Wauwatosa; her mother, Mrs. Meta Holland, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Kurtz Funeral Home, 170 Warren Ave., Hartland, after 4 
p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 7, 1969   P. 4
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[d. 06-06-1969 at Oconomowoc WI/age 75 yrs./bur. on Charles Streich lot (father)]
(25 Nov 1893/Jun 1969/SSDI)


ERVIN J. DELSMAN

Ervin J. Delsmann(sic), 41, for many years identified with the automotive 
business in this city, died last night at his home, 852 N. 14th street. 
Mr. Delsmann became ill last June and about a month ago underwent an operation 
at Rochester, Minn. 
He was born in the Town of Kossuth Dec. 19, 1897, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Delsmann, Sr. He came to Manitowoc in 1921 and entered the employ of the Hamacheck-
Bleser company. An expert auto mechanic, Mr. Delsmann remained with that firm for 
17 years. In 1938 he formed a partnership with his brother, Louis, in a garage 
located at 508 N. 9th street, and in June, 1939, a new firm, the Manitowoc Motor 
Sales company was organized by the Delsmann brothers and Ed. Scheurer, and a 
garage was opened at 9th and Comemrcial streets.
On June 1, 1926, Mr. Delsmann married Miss Caroline Galbraith in this city. She 
survives, with one daughter, (private); one son, (private); his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Louis Delsmann, Sr., of this city; five brothers, Louis and Quirin of this 
city, Joseph of Kossuth, Albert of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Clarence of Milwaukee; 
and two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Bleser of Manitowoc Rapid and Sister M. Viola of the 
Holy Family convent.
Mr. Delsmann was a member of the Holy Name society of Holy Innocents church and 
the Society of the Divine Savior.
The body was removed to the residence from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral 
home this afternoon and the funeral will be held Thursday at 9 o’clock from the 
Holy Innocents church with the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. The Holy Name society will recite the rosary Wednesday at 
7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 21, 1939  P. 2
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[Ervin J. Delsmann/d. 11-20-1939/age 41 yrs./cause: malignant and glioma of brain]


IONE JACOBSON DELSMAN

Mrs. Louis G. Delsman, 70, of 710? Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude Le Clair 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergren Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delsman, the former Ione Dusold, was born Nov. 22, 1897, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Jorsch Dusold. She attended Sacred Heart 
school and Manitowoc Business College and was employed in the office of Pauly 
and Pauly Cheese Co., Manitowoc, before her marriage to George Jacobson in 1919. 
He died in 1927, and in 1948 she was married to Mr. Delsman.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers of Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart Choir, 
Catholic Women’s Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and American Legion 
Auxiliary.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Elroy (Ione) Brick and Mrs. 
William (Jane) Hoelter of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Leo Schroeder? of Manitowoc; 
a stepson, Jule Desman of Miramar, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Donald J. Rehrauer 
of Manitowoc, five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren and four step great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Members of the CMC and 
KC auxiliary will pray the Rosary at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. there will be a parish 
vigil with members of the CMA. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1968  P. 7
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[d. 08-16-1968/age 70 yrs./wife of Louis G. Delsman]/widow of George R. Jacobson/
bur. on George R. Jacobson lot]


IRMA M. DELSMAN

Mrs. Quirin (Irma M.) Delsman, 84, a resident of North Ridge Health Care Center 
and formerly of 947 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, December 2, at 
North Ridge Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 am 
Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 9:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delsman was born August 14, 1901 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Frank J. and Theresa Kornely Kerscher. She attended St. Boniface Parochial 
School and graduated from the former Washington High School with the class of 
1919. She married Quirin C. Delsman on October 5, 1926 at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Delsman was a charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church and the Holy Innocents Christian Women Society. Mrs. Delsman was an 
auxiliary member of Knights of Columbus Number 710, Elks Lodge Number 687, 
United Commercial Travelers Council 232, Senior Citizens, Maryknoll Mission 
Society and the Manitowoc Catholic Womens club. In her earlier years she was 
active in the Holy Family Hospital Guild, Monday Music Club and the L.T.I. 
Homemakers Club. Mrs. Delsman was also a volunteer working at Holy Family Hospital 
and the former Family Heritage Nursing Home.
Survivors include her husband, Quirin; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bernice 
Meany and Rita and James L. LaFond, both of Manitowoc; a brother and two sisters-
in-law, Francis and Mary Frances Kerscher and Dorothy Kerscher, both of Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren, Jane Bushman of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Ann Truttmann of 
Atlanta, Georgia, John Meany of Manitowoc, Michele and Suzanne LaFond, both of 
Denver, Colorado; five great grandchildren and other relatives and friends also 
survived. She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul and Roman Delsman, a 
brother, Vincent Kerscher Sr., two grandchildren, Robert Meany and Michael LaFond 
and a son-in-law, William Meany.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday afternoon. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 3, 1985 page 3
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[wife of Quirin C. Delsman]
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Miss Irma Kerscher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kerscher, 925 Lincoln Blvd., 
and Mr. Quiren Delsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman, 512 North Tenth Street 
were married Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Bede officiating. 
The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Miss Evelyn 
Petri, a cousin, as maid of honor and Miss Estella Benish of Eau Claire as 
bridesmaid. The bridegroom's attendants were his brother, Albert R. Delsman of 
Chicago and Clarence Delsman. Edwin Bleser and R.G. Hessel were the ushers. Little 
Irma Kornely and Cathryn Delsman as flower girls, preceded the bridal party to the 
altar.
Special music was provided during the service by Mrs. F.A. Rank, who sank the 
“Ave Maria” and Miss Mary Davies who sang “Because”. They were accompanied by Miss 
Mary Mulholland at the organ. Duet and solo parts of the mass were given by Alice 
Cary Willott and Mrs. F.A. Rank.
A wedding dinner and reception at the Knights of Columbus club for immediate 
relatives followed the ceremony and covers were laid for sixty-five guests. A three 
piece orchestra furnished music. After a motor trip through the state, Mr. and Mrs. 
Delsman will take up their home in new house which has just been completed at 947 
North Tenth Street where they will be at home to friends after November 1. Mr. 
Delsman is employed in the office of the F.J. Kerscher Company. The bride is popular 
in social circles.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 7, 1926


KATHLEEN M. DELSMAN

Mrs. Ervin (Kathleen Mary) Delsman, Jr., 46, of 4307 Cheyenne St., Flint, Mich., 
died Wednesday at Hurley Hospital at Flint. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Delsman, nee Kathleen Peterson, was born April 10, 1928, at Gladstone, Mich., 
daughter of Herbert Peterson and the late Gladys Brennan Peterson. She was graduated 
from Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc, in 1949 and was a registered nurse in 
the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during the Korean War. She was employed as an R.N. for 
General Motors Corp. at Flint since 1956. She was married to Ervin Delsman July 11, 
1959. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at Flint.
Survivors include her husband, a son and a daughter (names omitted for privacy), her 
father of Gladstone; five brothers, Paul, of Flint, Bernard and John, of Flushing, 
Mich., Patrick, of Valders and Owen, of Gladstone and a sister, Mrs. Roger (Barbara) 
Foerg, of Manitowoc. Two infant daughters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1974  P. 16
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[d. at Flint MI/wife of Ervin J. Delsman Jr.]


LOUIS DELSMAN   (d. 1953)

Louis W. Delsman Sr., 90, of 512 North Ninth St., Manitowoc, died 
early Friday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen.
Delsman was born in Kossuth in 1863 and in 1887 married Miss Anna 
Bauman at Riefs Mills. They located on a farm in the town and in 
1922 retired and moved to Manitowoc, the farm being taken over by 
their son, Joseph. The couple observed their diamond jubilee in 
1947. Mrs. Delsmann died last January.
Survivors are two daughters, Sister Viola, of the Holy Family 
convent, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Edwin Bleser of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; 
five sons, Quirin and Louis Jr., of Manitowoc, Joseph of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc, Clarence of Milwaukee, and Albert of Corpus Christi, 
Tex.; sister, Mrs. Arthur Stadler of Two Rivers; 17 grandchildren 
and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon, where the 
rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Knights of 
Columbus and Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 3, 1953 P.17
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[d. 07-03-1953/age 90 yrs.]


LOUIS DELSMAN   (d. 1970)

Louis G. Delsman, 77, a lifetime Manitowoc resident, died early Sunday morning 
at the home of his son, Jule, of Miramar, Fla., where he had been making his 
home since last October.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Craanen 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Delsman was born Dec. 12, 1892, in Town of Kossuth, son of the late Louis 
and Anna Bauman Delsman. He attended schools at Rockwood and Francis Creek and 
Manitowoc Business College. He was shop foreman at Hamacheck Co. for many years. 
Later he had been employed at Larson Chevrolet, Valders, and in recent years he 
worked part time at Wickman Cycle Service, Manitowoc. He married Nina Pasewalk 
in 1915. She preceded him in death in 1945. He then married Mrs. Ione Jacobsen 
in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1968. Mr. Delsman was a member of the 
Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a son, Jule, of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Donald J. (Dorothy) 
Rehauer; four brothers, Joseph, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Quirin of Manitowoc, Albert, 
of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Clarence of Milwaukee; a sister Mrs. Edwin Bleser, 
of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, 
Catherine, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service 
will be at 8 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970
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[d. 05-24-1970 at Miramar FL/age 78 yrs.]
(b. 12 Dec. 1892/d. May 1970/SSDI)
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Delsman-Pasewalk Marriage
Miss Nina Pasewalk and Mr. Louis Delsman were married Saturday morning at Sacred 
Heart Church, Rev. J. T. Leary officiating. The attendants were Miss Elsa Pasewalk, 
sister of the bride and Charles Delsman, brother of the groom. After the ceremony 
a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pasewalk and has been a clerk at the 
United Cloak and Suit Co.'s store. The groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Delsman left later in the day on a wedding trip to Chicago. Upon their 
return they will take up their residence on South 12th St.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1915


LOUISE DELSMAN

The funeral of the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman 
was held this morning from Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 21, 1920 P.1
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Louise, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lellsman (sic), 1211 So. 
Thirteenth street, died Sunday after an illness of pneumonia. The burial was 
held today.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 21, 1920 P. 8
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[bur 06-21-1920/cause: scarlet fever/bur on Louis Delsman lot]
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(Note..The cem. office responded when asked if these two are the
same child:
Yes.  I believe the newspaper is in error as to the sex of the child. 
I have a burial for a Dorothy Rehrauer who is listed as being the 
child of Louis & Nina Delsman with a sister Louise Delsman who 
preceded her in death.


MILDRED M. DELSMAN

Mrs. Clarence (Mildred M.) Delsman, 66, of 4110 W. Martin Dr., Milwaukee, died 
Thursday afternoon at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Brett Funeral Home, 2001 W. 
Wisconsin Ave., and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church, 55th and Washington 
Blvd., Milwaukee, with burial services at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a vigil 
service will be held at 4:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1974  P. 10 
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[d. 02-07-1974 at Milwaukee WI/age 66 yrs./wife of Clarence R. Delsman/
bur. on Louis Delsman Sr. lot]


NINA DELSMAN

Mrs. Louis Delsman, Jr., 51, of 1014 North 11th street, died this 
morning, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Monday at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 8:30 a.m. Holy Innocents church, the Rev. 
E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Delsman, nee Mina (sic) Pasewalk, was born in this city in 1894, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pasewalk. In 1915 she was married to 
Louis Delsman. She was a member of the Altar society of the Holy 
Innocents congregation.
Survivors are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Donald Rehrauer and Mrs. 
A.G. Meyer, both of this city; son, Seaman 2/c Jule at Gulfport, Miss.; 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pasewalk of this city; sister, Mrs. George 
Alter of this city; and a grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday and 
the rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 5, 1945 P.2
********
(Note: On the 1910 Manitowoc census she is Nina in her father John's
household, and on the 1920 Manitowoc census, she is Nina as the wife 
of Louis)
********
[d. 10-05-1945/age 51 yrs./bur. on Louis Delsman lot]
********
Delsman-Pasewalk Marriage
Miss Nina Pasewalk and Mr. Louis Delsman were married Saturday morning at Sacred 
Heart Church, Rev. J. T. Leary officiating. The attendants were Miss Elsa Pasewalk, 
sister of the bride and Charles Delsman, brother of the groom. After the ceremony 
a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pasewalk and has been a clerk at the 
United Cloak and Suit Co.'s store. The groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Delsman left later in the day on a wedding trip to Chicago. Upon their 
return they will take up their residence on South 12th St.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1915


PAUL DELSMAN

Deleman
in the Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Deleman
Death Date	16 Jan 1928
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Delsman/bur. 1-17-1928/cause: asphxia/bur. on 
Quirin C. Delsman lot] 


QUIRIN C. DELSMAN

Quirin C. Delsman, age 99, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 947 North 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, Aug. 8, 2001 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
the Rev. Gerald Foly with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 2001  P. A5
********
Born on September 6, 1901, Quirin graduated from Whitewater College in 1923 as a
commercial education teacher. He owned the Smalley Manufacturing Company in
Manitowoc that produced farm equipment. He retired in his late 60s but came out of
retirement when he was 90 to sell the business. Among his many accomplishments, he is
most proud of being one of the founders of Holy Innocent Church. To Quirin, one of the
most significant inventions was the automatic starter on cars. He recalls that many an
arm was broken trying to crank a Model T; he believes the automatic starter enabled
women to drive.
From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
********
Miss Irma Kerscher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kerscher, 925 Lincoln Blvd., 
and Mr. Quiren Delsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman, 512 North Tenth Street 
were married Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Bede officiating. 
The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Miss Evelyn 
Petri, a cousin, as maid of honor and Miss Estella Benish of Eau Claire as 
bridesmaid. The bridegroom's attendants were his brother, Albert R. Delsman of 
Chicago and Clarence Delsman. Edwin Bleser and R.G. Hessel were the ushers. Little 
Irma Kornely and Cathryn Delsman as flower girls, preceded the bridal party to the 
altar.
Special music was provided during the service by Mrs. F.A. Rank, who sank the 
“Ave Maria” and Miss Mary Davies who sang “Because”. They were accompanied by Miss 
Mary Mulholland at the organ. Duet and solo parts of the mass were given by Alice 
Cary Willott and Mrs. F.A. Rank.
A wedding dinner and reception at the Knights of Columbus club for immediate 
relatives followed the ceremony and covers were laid for sixty-five guests. A three 
piece orchestra furnished music. After a motor trip through the state, Mr. and Mrs. 
Delsman will take up their home in new house which has just been completed at 947 
North Tenth Street where they will be at home to friends after November 1. Mr. 
Delsman is employed in the office of the F.J. Kerscher Company. The bride is popular 
in social circles.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 7, 1926


ROMAN DELSMAN

Highway Accidents Kill College Student and Boy 
Roman Delsman, Gerald Logan Die on Roads
Fiancee Killed With Marquette Senior; Boy Was Walking 
Two Manitowoc County residents were killed in separate traffic accidents Friday 
under ___ ing circumstances. 
They were Roman Charles Delsman, __, of Manitowoc and Gerald Logan, 14, of 
Cleveland. 
Delsman died with his fiancée in the wreckage of the Delsman car a half mile 
southeast of Camp Douglas in Jeaneau County following a headon collision with 
an auto transport truck carrying an army truck. Delsman and 19 year old Marlene 
Amy Mielcarek of Milwaukee were on their way to Superior where he was to have 
been an attendant at the wedding of a close friend Saturday.
Delsman cut Friday classes at Marquette University in order to attend the wedding 
of (private) of Manitowoc. He was to have been graduated next June from the 
Marquette University College of Engineering, and Miss Mielcarek was a receptionist 
at Allis Chalmers and an evening student at Marquette. They had planned to be 
married next summer… (Continued on Page M-15) 
Highway  (Continued From Page 1)
…Funeral services for Delsman will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. E. A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Delsman was born July 7, 1934, in Manitowoc, son of Quirin and Irma Kerscher 
Delsman. His father is the president and general manager of the Smalley Mfg. Co. 
and president of the Serra Club for Catholic Laymen. Roman Delsman attended Holy 
Innocents Parochial Gade School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High and was graduated in 
1932 from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.
During his school career Roman acted as Student Council treasurer was on the school 
tennis team for two years, Junior Rotarian, member of the national honorary writing 
fraternity quill and Scroll, took part in class plays for two years and was on the 
Prom committee. 
He entered Marquette University in the fall of 1952 and at the time of his death 
ranked 12th in his class scholastically. At Marquette he was a member of the 
engineering fraternity of Sigma Phi Delta and the honorary engineering society Pi 
Tau Epsilon. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church.
Surviving are his parents, two sisters, (private).
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary between 7 and 8 
o’clock Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, during the KC 
Holy Hour observance…
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1956 pp. 1, 12
********
[Roman Charles/d. 12-14-1956 at Camp Douglas WI/age 22 yrs./cause:
cerebral laceration/bur. on Quirin C. Delsman lot]


ROSA DELSMANN

Delsman
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name:	Delsman
Birth Date:	4 Jun 1889
Birth Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Reel:	0118
Record:	001048
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Delsman
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name: Delsman
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1889
Birth Place: Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father: Louis Delsman
Mother: Annie Bauman
FHL Film Number: 1305082
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Rosa Delsmann
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name: Rosa Delsmann
Death Date:	6 Jan 1893
Death Place:	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume: 02
Page Number: 0350
Reel: 049
Image: 2301
Index Volume: 01
Sequence Number:	079185
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Rosa Delsman
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Rosa Delsman
Color: White
Sex: Female
Age: 3
Father: Louis Delsman
Mother: Annie Bassman
Birthplace: Town of Kossuth Man Co. Wis
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1889
Death Date: 6 Jan 1893
Death County: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Saryugeal Diphteria
Burial place: Roman Catholic Cemetery, Francis Creek
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Rose Delsman/bur 10-3-1929/died at Francis Creek, WI/
removal from Francis Creek, WI/bur on Louis Delsman Sr. lot]


JOHANN DELSMANN   (d. 1910)

Johnnie, the eighteen-year-old son of Louis Delsman, died at the Holy 
Family hospital at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Johnnie had attended the 
Wisconsin Business college for several months last year and was there 
this year to finish up his course.
On Wednesday he complained of a pain in his side but attended school 
Thursday. In the evening of that day he grew worse and a doctor was 
summoned who diagnosed the disease as parendicitis. At the hospital 
it was found that the disease had already progressed too far so that 
the operation undertaken was found useless. His death was a shock to 
his parents, friends and fellow students. Floral contributions for 
the funeral were given by Mr. Wilson and the students of the business 
college. The funeral was held in Francis Creek Tuesday. Interment was 
in the Catholic cemtery.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, February 28, 1910 P.1
*********
LOSES IN ONE CHANCE OF LIFE
John Delsman(sic) Fails to Survive Operation at the Hospital
An operation, the one hope of life, failed to save John Delsman, a Kossuth boy 
and student at the Wisconsin Business College who was stricken by appendicitis 
four days ago and he succumbed at the hospital Sunday night, twenty-four hours 
after the operation. The boy, one of the most popular students of the College, 
complained of being ill last Wednesday and Friday he was removed to the hospital 
where examination revealed that he was suffering from an advanced attack of 
appendicitis and there was but one chance for life, the operation. It was found, 
however, that the infection was so general that the operation was futile and 
death followed in a short time. Delsman was in robust health up to the time of 
the fatal attack, played on the basketball team and was one of the leaders in 
athletics at the college where his death is sincerely mourned by faculty and 
students.
The funeral will be held from St. Anne's church at Francis Creek Wednesday 
morning at 10 o'clock. Decedent was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delsman and 
is survived by his parents, 7 brothers and two sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 21, 1910
*********
[John Delsman/bur. 10-3-1929/died at Francis Creek, WI/removal from 
Francis Creek, WI/bur. on Louis Delsman Sr. lot]
(Note: The 1929 bur. date is when he was buried in Evergreen)


MAYME DEMARS

Mrs. Mayme DeMars, 80, died Monday at the St. Mary Home for the aged, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate and cremation will 
follow at Sheboygan.
She was born Mayme Strauch in Manitowoc in 1872 and at the age of 18 years 
located in Chicago returning here three years ago.
Only survivor is a brother, William of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1953  P. 3
********
[age 82/date of burial 4-16-1964/cremated 2-17-1953-Ballhorn Sheboygan WI/
burial on John Strauch lot]


DONALD M. DEMBSKY

Funeral services for Donald M. Dembsky, 30, Milwaukee, who was injured
fatally in an accident while at work Monday night, will be at 9 a.m.
Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  Rev. E.S. Radey will
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Manitowoc Sept. 25, 1927, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Dembsky.  After graduation from Lincoln High School, he entered
the armed forces in 1947 and served until 1949 with the army in Korea.
In 1951 he married Eleanor Lucht at Manitowoc and they later located
in Milwaukee.
They had been residing at 8126 Wittaker Dr.  Dembsky was employed at
the Twin Outdoor Theater where the accident occurred.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two daughters, 
(private); grandmother, Mrs. Anna Kotche of Manitowoc; three
stepbrothers, Leroy and Arthur Dembsky of Manitowoc and Robert Tesarik
of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; sister, Mrs. Al Scherer of Manitowoc and a
stepsister, Barbara Dembsky of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 5
p.m. Thursday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, September 17, 1958  pg. T-7
*********
[d. at Milwaukee WI/bur. on Joseph J. Dembsky lot]


HELEN B. DEMBSKY

DEMBSKI, MRS. Joseph-Aged 30, Nee Helen Kotche. 1853 Clearmont street. Born 
Sept 6, 1904 at Rice Lake, Wis. Married Joseph Dembski eight years ago. Died 
Saturday morning at the St. Marys hospital at Green Bay of a cerebral 
hemorrhage. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the Holy 
Innocent’s church. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survived by husband, a son, 
a daughter, her parents and two brothers. Body removed to the home Sunday 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1934  P.13
********
[Helen Mrs. Joseph/cause: tumor of brain cerebral hemorrhage/d. Green Bay, WI]


JOSEPH J. DEMBSKY

Joseph J. Dembsky, 74, of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with Military rites at the graveside.
Mr. Dembsky was born Nov. 25, 1895, in Germany, son of the late Valentine 
and Gustie Paskiewitz Dembsky. He came to this country at the age of nine. 
He married Helen Kotchi in 1925 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death 
Feb. 3, 1934. Then he married Mildred Kotchi Teserik in 1936. He operated 
a grocery at Manitowoc from 1920 to 1930 and from 1940 to 1947. Mr. Dembsky 
was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 659 and also a member of 
World War I Barracks.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, four brothers, Frank, 
Stanley, Alois and Chester, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lucas Patek 
of Kewaunee and Mrs. Joe Bohman and Mrs. Elmer Teche of Manitowoc; and 17 
grandchildren. A sister and two sons preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970


JUDITH A. DEMBSKY

Judith A. Dembsky, age 68, of Rochester, Minn., died on Wednesday, 
Oct. 3, 2007, at her residence. 
Judith Antonnisen was born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Marinette, to Joseph 
and Lucille (Peterson) Antonnisen. She graduated from Institute High 
School in Wisconsin. She received her nursing degree and worked in 
Manitowoc and Madison, and in 1965, moved to Rochester. She married 
LeRoy Dembsky, the son of Mildred and Joseph Dembsky of Manitowoc in 
September 1959. She worked for IBM for 20 years in communications. 
She was a sacristan, communion minister and lector at Pax Christi 
Catholic Church. She was also active in the church choir. She enjoyed 
her grandchildren, gardening, reading, collecting, music and arts. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother: 
Joseph Antonnisen. 
The funeral service for Judith Ann Dembsky will be held on Monday, 
Oct. 8, 2007. at 11 a.m. at Pax Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. 
Father Caesar Dralega officiating. Burial will be held at a later 
date. 
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m. 
at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with a 6 p.m. rosary. Also a 
visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at 
the church. 
Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. 
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 
in Rochester, Minn. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2007 
********
Judith A. Dembsky, age 68, of Rochester, Minn., died on Wednesday, 
Oct. 3, 2007, at her residence. 
Judith Antonnisen was born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Marinette, to Joseph 
and Lucille (Peterson) Antonnisen. She graduated from Institute High 
School in Wisconsin. She received her nursing degree and worked in 
Manitowoc and Madison, and in 1965, moved to Rochester. She married 
LeRoy Dembsky, the son of Mildred and Joseph Dembsky of Manitowoc, in 
September 1959. She worked for IBM for 20 years in communications. She 
was a sacristan, communion minister and lector at Pax Christi Catholic 
Church. She was also active in the church choir. She enjoyed her grand-
children, gardening, reading, collecting, music and arts. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother: 
Joseph Antonnisen. 
A funeral service for Judith Ann Dembsky will be held at 10 a.m. on 
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Blvd. Site. 
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 24, 2007 


LEROY A. DEMBSKY

LeRoy A. Dembsky, 40, of 2723 17th Ave. Northwest, Rochester, Minn., died Monday 
evening in New York City as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral 
services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dembsky was born October 16, 1937 in Manitowoc, son of Mildred Kotche 
Dembsky and the late Joseph Dembsky. He was reared and educated in Manitowoc 
and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. He married Judith Antonissen 
September 19, 1959 in Institute, Wis. A 1959 graduate of the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison where he received his bachelor's degree in mechanical 
engineering, he also received a degree from University of Wisconsin School of 
Commerce in 1965. Mr. Dembsky was project manager for safety and health with 
IBM for 12 years and was president of Southeastern Minnesota Recycling Corp. He 
was a member of Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Todd and Gregg and a daughter, Amy at home; 
his mother, Mrs. Mildred Dembsky of Manitowoc; a brother, Arthur Dembsky of 
Corvalles, Ore.; two sisters, Barbara Dembsky of Bend, Ore. and Mrs. Shirley 
Scherer of Manitowoc and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Dembsky of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Nancy Tesarik of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, March 8, 1978 - page 3
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[d. New York, NY/bur. on Mrs. Mildred Dembsky lot]


MILDRED E. DEMBSKY

Mildred E. Dembsky, age 94, formerly of 1848 Clermont St., Manitowoc, and 
currently living with her daughter in Bend, Ore., died Sunday, April 17, 2005 
at the home of her daughter in Bend, Ore. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Mildred Kotche was born May 11, 1910 in Francis Creek, daughter of 
the late Adolph and Rose Bolzenthal Kotche. She was a 1928 graduate of Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc. She was married to Reuben Tesarik in 1932 and then 
married to Joseph J. Dembsky in 1936. Joseph preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1970. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Holy Innocents Christian Women, 
member and past president of the Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 Auxiliary, charter member 
of World War I Barracks #2565 Auxiliary and the Manitowoc Senior Center. 
Survivors include one son and four daughters-in-law: two daughters and one son-in-law, 
22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one 
brother-in-law: nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was 
preceded in death by three sons: Robert Tesarik, Donald Dembsky, LeRoy Dembsky; 
one son-in-law: Alfred Scherer; and one grandson: James Tesarik. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the 
church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Memorials are suggested to The Sacred Art of Living Center at 20753 Will Scarlet 
Lane, Bend, OR 97702-2207or to the charity of your choice. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI  April 21, 2005
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[nee Kotche/1st husband Reuben Tesarik/2nd Joseph Dembsky]


HILDEGARD DEMELL AND BABY GIRL

MRS. DE MELL (sic) DIES, AGE 34 
Funeral Services Will Be On Tuesday At 2 P.M.
Mrs. Arthur De Mell, 34, died here Saturday evening. Mrs. De Mell gave birth 
to a daughter a week ago Sunday. The infant also died. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary in 
charge of the Rev. Paul Blaufuss, followed by services at 2:30 p.m. at the 
St. John’s Evangelical church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Maiden name of the deceased was Hildegarde Nickisch. She was born at Sheboygan 
in 1900 and was married here to Arthur De Mell December 30, 1929. They resided 
at 305 North Sixth street. 
Survivors are her husband, mother, Mrs. Emilie Nickisch, two sisters, Norma and 
Mrs. Anton Mrotek, and a brother Arnold, all of this city. 
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1934 P. 2
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[bur 9-25-1934/age 34 yrs]
[cause: caeserian operation sepsia/bur. on Frank Nickisch lot]
(Mrs. Arthur Demell/nee Hildegard Nickisch/age: 34 yrs. 7 mo. 16 days/
d. Sept. 22, 1934 - St. John's United Church of Christ)
[Baby girl/bur. on Frank Nickisch lot]


JULIUS DEML

Julius Deml, 56, a resident of the city for 30 years, died yesterday 
at the Holy Family hospital.
He was born in Czechoslavakia in 1888 and came here in 1912. He was 
employed at the ship yards for several years. As far as could be 
learned he has no survivors.
Funeral services will be held at the Leschke funeral home, at 9 a.m. 
Thursday with interment in Evergreen cemtery. The body may be viewed 
at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2
*******
(Note: Age in cem. record and age in obit don't match)
*******
[age 58 yrs./single grave purchased by Relief Dept.]


ADELINE M. DEMLER

Funeral services for Adeline M. Demler, age 96, formerly of 1315 
N. ninth St., Manitowoc, who died Friday morning, May 4, 2007, at 
St. Mary's Home, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007, 
at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, 818 
State St. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate. Burial will be at 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, (TONIGHT), at the funeral 
home from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 2007 
**********
At early dusk this afternoon a wedding service was to be conducted by the Rev. 
T. F. Uetzmann at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church uniting in marriage 
Miss Adeline Hruby, daughter of Mrs. Anna H. Hruby, 1129 South Seventeenth St., 
and George Henry Demler Jr., Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Demler 
Sr., Milwaukee.
The bride was to be attended by Miss Emma Roth, Wausau and the groom was to have 
as his best man Herbert Luedtke of Wausau. The bridal party and relatives of the 
couple will attend a wedding dinner to be served at the home of the bride's 
mother at 7 o'clock this evening. Milwaukee, Chicago and Michigan cities are 
included in the itinerary the couple will follow on the ten days wedding trip 
from which they will return to make their home at 1325 South Tenth Street. Mr. 
Demler is a cabinet maker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 11, 1932


DANIEL J. DEMLER

Daniel J. Demler, age 46, of 1349 N. Union Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
June 24, 1992, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be held 9:45 a.m. Friday, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home and 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Michael Flanary, with burial in 
the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Demler was born November 14, 1945, in Manitowoc, son of Adeline Hruby Demler 
and the late George Demler. He married Marilyn C. Stemper on October 7, 1972, in 
Cleveland. He was employed by Burger Boat Company for 18 years. He was a member 
of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Alverno, and also served with the U.S. Navy 
during the Vietnam Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; his mother, Adeline Demler, of Manitowoc; a 
brother, James (Kay) Demler, of Palmyra; a sister, Carol (James) Verduczo, of Gary, 
Ind.; his mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Alvin (Margaret) Stemper, of Newton. 
He is also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other 
friends and relatives.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. 
A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m., led by Rev. Michael 
Flanary.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Demler’s name for The Holy Family 
Hospice or The American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1992 P. A2


GEORGE H. DEMLER

Mr. George H. Demler, 77, of 1315 North 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning, July 15, 1986 at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 2 pm Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Demler was born August 18, 1908 at Lincoln, Nebraska, son of the late 
George and Anna Leikam Demler. He came to Manitowoc as a young boy, attending 
schools in the Manitowoc area. He married Adeline Hruby on January 11, 1932, 
at Manitowoc. The couple resided here in Manitowoc all their lives. Mr. Demler 
was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He worked as a carpenter for Burger 
Boat Company and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 849.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and 
Kay Demler of Palmyra, Wisconsin and Daniel and Marilyn Demler of Manitowoc; a 
daughter, Carol Eis of Highland, Indiana; three brothers, Henry of Arlington 
Heights, Illinois, David of Lodi, California, and John of Florida; three sisters, 
Mary Enderle of Sussex, Wisconsin, Martha Gulbrandson of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, 
and Lydia Peters of Lodi, California; six grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter and three sisters, 
Anna, Esther and Ruth.
Friends may call from noon to the time of services on Thursday at the church. 
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 16, 1986 page 19
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[cremains]
**********
At early dusk this afternoon a wedding service was to be conducted by the Rev. 
T. F. Uetzmann at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church uniting in marriage 
Miss Adeline Hruby, daughter of Mrs. Anna H. Hruby, 1129 South Seventeenth St., 
and George Henry Demler Jr., Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Demler 
Sr., Milwaukee.
The bride was to be attended by Miss Emma Roth, Wausau and the groom was to have 
as his best man Herbert Luedtke of Wausau. The bridal party and relatives of the 
couple will attend a wedding dinner to be served at the home of the bride's 
mother at 7 o'clock this evening. Milwaukee, Chicago and Michigan cities are 
included in the itinerary the couple will follow on the ten days wedding trip 
from which they will return to make their home at 1325 South Tenth Street. Mr. 
Demler is a cabinet maker.
Manitowoc Herald News – Jan. 11, 1932


BABY DEMPSEY    (d. 1899)

Dempsey
birth: 1899 Wis.
death: 18 August 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1899 City
father: James Dempsey
mother: Libbie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: erysipelas]


BABY DEMPSEY    (d. 1921)

Derufsey
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Derufsey
Death Date	12 Apr 1921
Death County	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


BENJAMIN A. DEMPSEY

Benjamin A. Dempsey, 82, of 406 State St., Manitowoc, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. 
Krembe will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Dempsey was born at Manitowoc Nov. 24, 1875, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Gilbert Dempsey. He married Genevieve Joubert at Milwaukee Sept. 27, 1913, 
and the couple lived at Waukesha, where he was with Werra Aluminum Foundry. 
He was one of the organizers of Manitowoc Canning Co. He was associated with 
Frankfurt Hardware Co. of Milwaukee and then was at Chicago where he represented 
Menreth Investment Co.
In 1922 he moved to California, representing the firm and later at Los Angeles 
was treasurer of Linen Supply Co. At another period he was associated with the 
Red Cross and Community Chest in that city. He came to Manitowoc in 1948.
Mr. Dempsey was a member of Council No. 710, Knights of Columbus, and the Fourth 
degree of the order, Holy Name Society of the church and the Elks Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Jeffrey of Waukesha, Mrs. 
G. R. Williams of La Grange, Ill. And Mrs. George Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., 
and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 28, 1958  P. 17 
********
[bur. on Michael H. Dempsey lot]
********
COUPLE MARRIED SATURDAY NIGHT
Miss Barnes & B.J.(sic) Dempsey Takes Vows at Parsonage
HAD GUARDED SECRET, FRIENDS SUSPECTED
Guarding their secret well though the suspicious of friends were aroused by the 
unusual activity at the home of the bride, Miss Bessie Barnes and B.J. Dempsey, 
two of the city's popular young people were married on Saturday evening at the 
Sacred Heart parsonage by Rev. O'Leary. The couple unwittingly acknowledged that 
the wedding was to take place soon on Saturday but refused to commit themselves 
to the statement that the marriage was to be an event of that evening. For some 
time past it was known to friends of the couple that the wedding was an event of 
the near future but how near was not learned until the event took place.
During the afternoon, the bride and her sister received friends at tea but no 
announcement of the plans were made though the air was supercharged with rumors 
and congratulations were withheld with difficulty. At seven-thirty, carriages at 
the home took the bride and a small wedding party to the Catholic parsonage where 
in the presence of only immediate relatives the nuptial knot was tied. Miss Lottie 
Barnes, a sister and T.L. Kelley were the attendants at the vows. The party 
returning to the home were surprised by a charivari by friends who took the means 
of retaliation for the secrecy of the plans. The couple departed on the limited 
train for Appleton and are at Milwaukee and Chicago for a few days after which 
they will return to the city and will be at home to friends at the corner of Sixth 
and St. Clair Streets after Nov. 1.
Miss Barnes is a daughter of the late John Barnes and was born and reared in the 
city. She graduated from the North Side High School and later received a diploma 
from Grafton Hall, Fond du Lac. Always a student of music she studied a year abroad 
being a member of Miss Lawrence school at Berlin, Germany. She is a member of the 
Monday Music Club and has always taken a prominent part in musical circles of the 
city. Popular with her friends because of a character that has endeared her to many, 
she will have the well wishes of all in her new state of life.
Mr. Dempsey is one of the younger progressive businessmen of the city and is 
associated with the Manitowoc Pea Packing Company, employed in the capacity of 
business manager. He too is a life long resident of the city numbering as his 
friends all who know him and who bespeak for him a career of success and life of 
happiness with the woman of his choice. The couple will reside at the corner of St. 
Clair and North Sixth Streets at the home which Mr. Dempsey purchased a number of 
years ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Sept. 20, 1909


BESS DEMPSEY

Mrs. Benjamin Dempsey died at Chicago last Tuesday morning.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Dempsey have lived all their lives at Manitowoc until moving to 
Chicago about a year ago.  Mrs. Dempsey was the third daughter of the 
late John Barnes and was known to everyone in the city as "Bess".  
Reports Monday that she was rallying from a serious condition following 
an operation for appendicitis caused rejoicing to her many friends here 
which glad tidings were speedily followed by the news of her sudden 
collapse and death.  Mrs. Dempsey was born here 33 years ago and 
educated at the local schools and Grafton Hall, Fond du Lac.  Her 
domestic relations were as nearly ideal as they could be.  The perfect 
understanding and comradeship between herself and her husband was widely 
noted.  Mrs. Dempsey was a splendid woman, worthy of the affection she 
won from hosts of friends and the sympathy of the whole community goes 
out to Mr. Dempsey in his terrible bereavement.  The body arrived here 
Tuesday.
Mrs. Dempsey is survived by two brothers, Bert of New York and John of 
this city ad two sisters, Lulu and Lottie, who are at present in Europe.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. James church, Rev. 
Oliphant officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1912
*******
Many Friends Pay a Last Tribute to Memory of Mrs. Dempsey
Funeral services for the late Mrs. B.A. Dempsey were held from St. James 
church at 3 o'clock this afternoon and a large concourse of friends 
assembled to pay a last tribute to the memory of the dead. Father Oliphant 
officiated at the service and internment was at Evergreen. The pall bearers 
were George Vits, Wm. Rahr Jr., John Short, Francis Murphy, Harry Kelley, 
Paul Schuette.
The body of Mrs. Dempsey was brought here from Chicago last evening by her 
brother John Barnes. Out of town friends here for the funeral were Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Goss, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Reiss, Mrs. George LaBudie, Mrs. 
Jackson of Milwaukee; Mrs. W.D. Barden, Mrs. G.R. Williams and Mrs. Kate 
Dover, Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 10, 1912 P.1
*******
[cause: extra uterine pregnancy]
(Elizabeth Robinson Barnes Dempsey/res. Chicago, Ill./d. 9 Apr. 1912/
cause: operation and complications/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
*******
COUPLE MARRIED SATURDAY NIGHT
Miss Barnes & B.J.(sic) Dempsey Takes Vows at Parsonage
HAD GUARDED SECRET, FRIENDS SUSPECTED
Guarding their secret well though the suspicious of friends were aroused by the 
unusual activity at the home of the bride, Miss Bessie Barnes and B.J. Dempsey, 
two of the city's popular young people were married on Saturday evening at the 
Sacred Heart parsonage by Rev. O'Leary. The couple unwittingly acknowledged that 
the wedding was to take place soon on Saturday but refused to commit themselves 
to the statement that the marriage was to be an event of that evening. For some 
time past it was known to friends of the couple that the wedding was an event of 
the near future but how near was not learned until the event took place.
During the afternoon, the bride and her sister received friends at tea but no 
announcement of the plans were made though the air was supercharged with rumors 
and congratulations were withheld with difficulty. At seven-thirty, carriages at 
the home took the bride and a small wedding party to the Catholic parsonage where 
in the presence of only immediate relatives the nuptial knot was tied. Miss Lottie 
Barnes, a sister and T.L. Kelley were the attendants at the vows. The party 
returning to the home were surprised by a charivari by friends who took the means 
of retaliation for the secrecy of the plans. The couple departed on the limited 
train for Appleton and are at Milwaukee and Chicago for a few days after which 
they will return to the city and will be at home to friends at the corner of Sixth 
and St. Clair Streets after Nov. 1.
Miss Barnes is a daughter of the late John Barnes and was born and reared in the 
city. She graduated from the North Side High School and later received a diploma 
from Grafton Hall, Fond du Lac. Always a student of music she studied a year abroad 
being a member of Miss Lawrence school at Berlin, Germany. She is a member of the 
Monday Music Club and has always taken a prominent part in musical circles of the 
city. Popular with her friends because of a character that has endeared her to many, 
she will have the well wishes of all in her new state of life.
Mr. Dempsey is one of the younger progressive businessmen of the city and is 
associated with the Manitowoc Pea Packing Company, employed in the capacity of 
business manager. He too is a life long resident of the city numbering as his 
friends all who know him and who bespeak for him a career of success and life of 
happiness with the woman of his choice. The couple will reside at the corner of St. 
Clair and North Sixth Streets at the home which Mr. Dempsey purchased a number of 
years ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Sept. 20, 1909


BETTY JANE DEMPSEY

Betty Jane Dempsey
Death • U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name	Betty Jane Dempsey
[Betty J Dempsey]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1922
Birth Place: Oak Harbor, Washington
Death Date: 7 Apr 2007
Father: Edward T Dempsey
Mother: Emily K Dempsey
SSN: XXX
Notes	Sep 1953: Name listed as BETTY JANE DEMPSEY; 
04 May 2007: Name listed as BETTY J DEMPSEY
"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
*****
Betty Jane Dempsey
Death • Washington, U.S., Death Index, 1940-2017
Name	Betty Jane Dempsey
Gender	Female
Age	84
Birth Year	abt 1923
Residence Place	King, Washington, USA
Death Date	7 Apr 2007
Death Place	King, Washington
"Washington, U.S., Death Index, 1940-2017"


EDWARD T. DEMPSEY

Funeral services for Edward T. Dempsey, 59, of Chilton, formerly employed here, 
who died Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran 
church at Chilton.
He is survived by his wife, the former Emily Pollock, daughter, Betty Jans, 
son, Frederick, Both of Tomah, three brothers and two sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 17, 1949  P. 2
********
Final burial rites were held at Evergreen cemetery in this city Saturday after-
noon for Edward T. Dempsey, 59, of Chilton, who died Wednesday. Services were 
held earlier in the afternoon at the Trinity Presbyterian church at Chilton, 
of which he was a member. Graveside services were conducted here by the Masonic 
lodge and the American Legion of Chilton.
Mr. Dempsey, whose wife is the former Emily Pollock of this city, was employed 
here for 10 years at the ship building company.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1949  P. 2
********
[d. in Chilton, WI/bur. 06-16-1949/age 59 yrs.]


EMILY K. DEMPSEY

Mrs. Edward Dempsey of 70 Park St., Chilton, died at ___ a.m. Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, 
Chilton. The Rev. W. J. Griffith will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dempsey, the former Emily Bollock was born at Manitowoc daughter of John 
and Katherine Vataba Bollock. She attended West High School and was married to 
Edward Dempsey Sept. 29, 1921, at Williamsburg, Pa. He died several years ago.
Mrs. Dempsey was a member of the Women’s Service Guild of the Trinity Presbyterian 
Church at Chilton, a past member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Legion 
Auxiliary and the Womans Club.
She is survived by a son, (private); a daughter (private); two sisters, Mrs. 
Otto Boettcher at Chilton and Mrs. Carl Knoth of Manitowoc; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m .Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday 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 7, 1956  P. 25
*********
[d. 06-07-1956/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Edward Dempsey lot]


GENEVIEVE F. DEMPSEY

Mrs. Benjamin A. Dempsey, formerly of 406 State St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. 
Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Genevieve Joubert and was married to Mr. Dempsey at Milwaukee 
Sept. 27, 1913. The couple lived at Waukesha and in 1922 moved to California. 
They came to Manitowoc in 1948. Mr. Dempsey died in May, 1958. He was 
associated with the Frankfort Hardware firm of Milwaukee and was an organizer 
of the Manitowoc Canning Co. 
Surviving are two sisters. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be  prayed at 
7:30 o’clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1959  P. 15
*******
[widow of Ben Dempsey/bur. on Michael H. Dempsey lot]


JAMES E. DEMPSEY

James Dempsey Dies, Victim of Heart Attack
James Dempsey, 72, retired Manitowoc salesman and business man, died early 
today at the Holy Family hospital of a heart attack.
Mr. Dempsey was stricken shortly after one o’clock Wednesday afternoon. He 
had lunch in the Hotel Manitowoc coffee shop and had started to the Dempsey 
home, 406 State street, where he resided with his sisters, Margaret and Mrs. 
Kate Dover. Feeling the attack coming on he stepped into the Foley and Kernan 
clothes shop, where he collapsed.
Rushed to Hospital 
He was moved to the hospital in the ambulance and placed under an oxygen tent 
but lived only a few hours. 
Funeral plans are incomplete, awaiting word from relatives. A cablegram has 
been sent to his only son, James B. Dempsey, manager of oil properties of the 
Shell Oil Company at Maracaibo, Venezuela, S.A. 
Mr. Dempsey was born in this city, March 12, 1872(sic), the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Michael Dempsey, Sr. He was one of a family of 14 children. Educated in the 
north side schools here, he early took employment with the Manitowoc Seating 
Company. Later he engaged in business. For a number of years he was a salesman, 
representing the Beach Manufacturing Company of Missouri, in Wisconsin. The 
company manufactures and distributes popcorn wagons and similar equipment.
For the past few years Mr. Dempsey has been retired. He was a charter member 
of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
Survivors are a son, James, of Maracaibo, Ven.; two grandchildren, (private); 
two brothers, Benjamin A. of Los Angeles, Calif., and Thomas of this city; five 
sisters, Mrs. Kate Dover and Miss Margaret of this city, Mrs. George Shields of 
Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Griffith R. Williams of La Grange, Ill., Mrs. C.R. 
Jeffrey of Waukesha, Wis. A brother, Michael H. Dempsey, died two years ago.
Funeral plans will be announced Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1944   P. 2
*********
Funeral services for James Dempsey, 72, retired Manitowoc salesman who died 
suddenly of a heart attack at the Holy Family hospital Thursday morning, will 
be held Monday at 10 .am. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. 
The Rev. James Geyer of the sacred Heart church will officiate. Members of 
the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, of which Mr. Dempsey was a charter member, will 
act as honorary pallbearers and officers of the lodge will hold ritual services 
at the grave in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday evening at 7 p.m. until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1944  P. 2
********
[d. 03-30-1944/age 71 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/bur. on Mrs. M. Dempsey 
lot-his mother]


MARGARET DEMPSEY

Miss Margaret Dempsey of 406 State St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at 
the residence. She had been in failing health two years.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dempsey 
Sr., one of a family of 14 children. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1872. For 
more than 30 years she was employed by the Schuette Bros. Co., first in charge 
of the millinery department, and later head of the draperies department. She 
retired three years ago.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. G. R. Williams of LaGrange, Ill., Mrs. George 
Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Clarence R. Jeffrey of Waukesha; a 
brother, Benjamin of Manitowoc; and 20 nieces and nephews. A twin brother, John, 
died 20 years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1955  P. 15
********
[age 85 yrs./cause: coronary sclerosis/bur. on Mrs. Dempsey lot]


MARY (GILBERT) DEMPSEY

PECULIAR COINCIDENT IN DATES MARKS CLOSE OF LIFE OF PIONEER
MRS. MARY DEMPSEY’S DEATH, TODAY, ON SAME DATE THAT MARKED HER BIRTH AND DATE 
ON WHICH SHE WAS MARRIED—WAS 76 YEARS OLD 
Born on January 24, wedded the same date, Mrs. Mary Agnes Gilbert, widow of the 
late Michael Dempsey, and an old time resident of the city, answered death’s 
summons on the same date, the demise of Mrs. Dempsey occurring at the family 
home, 406 State street, early today. The peculiar coincident of dates marking 
the three most important events in the life of the decedent, is remarkable.
Mrs. Dempsey’s death followed a long illness that had caused a general breakdown 
and for several days her condition had precluded the possibility of recovery and 
members of the family had been summoned to her bedside during the past week. 
Though seriously ill for months, Mrs. Dempsey had made a determined fight against 
death and several times when it appeared that the end was at hand, she rallied 
and became better. Early today, however, she lapsed into unconsciousness and death 
came within a short time.
Forty-two years Mrs. Dempsey had been a resident of this city, having come here 
from Milwaukee where, with her husband, she made her home for many years. She was 
a native of Ireland and with her parents came to America as a girl of 16 years, 
the family locating at New York. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey came here. 
Mr. Dempsey died seven years ago.
Mrs. Dempsey was the mother of fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters, 
all of whom survive being Mrs. K. C. Dover, Chicago; Mrs. W. D. Barden, Oak Park, 
Ill.; Mrs. G. R. Williams, LeGrange, Ill.; Mrs. Geo. Shields, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 
Mrs. J. E. Meany, Mrs. C. H. Jeffrys and Miss Margaret, this city; Joseph of 
Spokane, James of Seattle, Matthew and John of Portland, Ore., Thomas of Wausau, 
Benjamin of Waukesha and Michael H. of this city.
One brother, Gilbert, Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. Richard Brew, of Milwaukee, 
and Miss Anna Gilbert, of Colorado Springs, Col., also survive.
Mrs. Dempsey was a woman whose home was the central interest in life and she was 
idolized by her children and respected by a large circle of friends.
The funeral of Mrs. Dempsey will be held from Sacred Heart church at 9 o’clock 
Monday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 24, 1914  P. 1
********
[Mrs. Michael Dempsey/bur. 1-26-1914/cause: enteritis/bur. on Mrs. Dempsey lot]
********
FIRST MEETING IN 49 YEARS
Mrs. M. Dempsey Sees Brother From Whom She Parted in Girlhood
Parting at Milwaukee forty-nine years ago, Mrs. Michael Dempsey of this city 
and brother George Gilbert met for the first time this week on the occasion of 
the latter's visit here from Pueblo Col. being the first meeting in all that 
period-nearly a half century. Mr. Gilbert is a ranch man in the west and in 
addition is interested in mining and has several claims at Platteville, which, 
requiring his attention prompted the visit to Wisconsin. Although a man well 
advanced in years being being (sic) 71, Mr. Gilbert is a typical example of men 
of the western plains, rugged, wiry and belying his age. The visitor departed 
this noon and will spend some time in other sections of the state before 
returning to his home at Pueblo.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 27, 1906 P. 1


MICHAEL DEMPSEY    (d. 1907)

Old age debility took the life Monday of Michael Dempsey, Sr., here, 
who had been unable to leave his bed for the last year. The deceased, 
who reached the age of 72, had come to America from Ireland in his 
youth. He learned shipbuilding and served 35 years as foreman of the 
local shipbuilding yard of Burger & Burger until old age debility 
forced him to give up his position. He leaves his sorrowing widow 
and 10 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the 
Catholic Church on the North Side.
Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1907
********
M. H. Dempsey, Sr., an old resident of this city, died at his home on North 5th 
street, on Monday morning after an illness of more than a year. He was 72 years 
of age and had been a resident of this city for more than forty years. During 
thirty-five years of this time he had been foreman of the ship yards here.
Mr. Dempsey was born in Ireland in 1835 and came to this country when but a child. 
After residing for two years at Brooklyn, he moved to Sheboygan and a little later 
to Manitowoc. He is survived by a widow, fourteen children and one sister, Mrs. 
Margaret Shea of Milwaukee. The children are: Michael, Benj., Margaret, Susan, 
Kennie, Mrs. J. E. Meany, this city; Mrs. W. D. Barden, Mrs. G. R. Williams, Mrs. 
K. E. Dover, John, Matthew, Chicago; James, Seattle; Joseph, Virginia, Minn.; 
Thomas, Wausau.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the Sacred Heat church with 
interment at Evergreen cemetery. Rev. O'Leary officiated.
Mr. Dempsey was a kind husband, an indulgent father, a good citizen and an honest 
man.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 30, 1907
********
[bur. 05-27-1907/cause: tuberculosis]


MICHAEL H. DEMPSEY

Michael H. Dempsey To Be Buried Friday 
Michael H. Dempsey, 76, who rose from steward on lake sailing vessels to be 
president of one of the city’s leading banks, died last night at his home, 
916 St. Clair street. 
Mr. Dempsey, identified with the mercantile, banking and utility affairs of 
Manitowoc for more than 50 years, has been in failing health since last 
August. He retired in February as chairman of the Board of the First National 
Bank, with which he was connected in various offices since 1915.
Funeral Friday 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the Sacred Heart church, the 
Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dempsey was born in Milwaukee in 1866, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Michael Dempsey Sr. He was one of a family of 14 children. When he was a boy 
his parents moved to this city. He was educated in the elementary schools 
here and at the age of 13 years took a job on a sailing vessel. He served as 
steward on many craft that sailed on the Great Lakes in the eighties and early 
nineties. 
In 1893 Mr. Dempsey founded the National Cafe at Eighth and Commercial streets 
and soon became interested in various commercial and industrial projects in 
the city. When the need for a gas utility in Manitowoc became paramount 43 
years ago Mr. Dempsey joined with Henry Vits, Julius Lindstedt and Emil Teitgen 
in forming the Manitowoc Gas company. In 1900 a little over a year later, the 
plant was constructed, pipes laid and gas for lighting and cooking was made 
available to Manitowoc consumers. 
Later the Manitowoc stockholders sold the gas utility to outside interests. 
In Merchants’ Group 
He was also active in the Manitowoc Merchants association and similar organiz-
ations and served (Continued on Page 15, Col. 5) 
MICHAEL DEMPSEY BURIAL FRIDAY (Continued from page 1) 
On numerous committees that promoted new industries for the city.
Mr. Dempsey was one of those who had much to do with the continuation of the 
county fair after 1911, when President William Rahr turned over the grounds to 
a Citizen group. He was one of 10 citizens named by President Frank Hoffman of 
the Citizens association to continue the fair. He aided in raising a $5,000 
guarantee fund to carry on the fair, served several terms as vice-president of 
the Fair Board and in 1918 was elected president. He served until 1936?
Stockholders of the First National Bank named Mr. Dempsey a director of the 
bank in 1915 and in 1920 he was elected president. He served as president until 
January, 1937, when he retired to become Chairman of the Board. Failing health 
brought Mr. Dempsey’s retirement from active connection with the bank in 
February.
Despite his busy life in banking, commercial and utility circles, Mr. Dempsey 
was a great lover of horses. He was one of the founders and an active member 
for years of the Manitowoc Riding and Driving club which 35 years ago held 
numerous racing matinees at the fair grounds.
He was a member of the Elks lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles and for 
many yeas was active in the Lakeside Country club.
Survivors Listed
In 1903 Mr. Dempsey married Miss Serena Greve of this city. She died last December.
Survivors are three brothers, James and Thomas of this city and Benjamin of Los 
Angeles; six sisters, Miss Margaret and Mrs. Kate Dover of this city, Mrs. W. D. 
Borden of Oak Park, Ill., Mrs. G. R. Williams of LaGrange, Ill., Mrs. George 
Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. C. R. Jeffrey of Waukesha. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening, until 
the hour of the services Friday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 15, 1942  P. 15
*********
[cause: bronciectosis]


RAYMOND DEMPSEY

BOY FALLS FROM DOCK INTO RIVER AND MEETS DEATH
RAYMOND, SON OF JAMES DEMPSEY, SECOND VICTIM OF SEASON AT 
NORTH SIDE DOCKS THIS MORNING
Another life was sacrificed to the river this morning when Raymond, 
eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dempsey, while fishing 
from the dock at the foot of North Seventh street lost his balance 
and was plunged into the water to meet his death. The body was 
recovered fifteen minutes after the accident but efforts to revive 
the boy by use of the pulmotor were unavailing. 
The Dempsey boy, with a companion, had been at the dock and were to 
be joined by James, an older brother of the dead lad, who was on his 
way to the dock at the time the accident happened. The companion of 
the unfortunate victim of the accident hurrying from the dock to ? 
an alarm encountered the brother and informed him that Raymond had 
fallen in and James rushed to the telephone and summoned the police 
and fire departments and then raced to the dock where he insisted 
upon diving in an attempt to rescue his brother. He was dissuaded 
from the action however, and Officer Dueno arrived on the scene in 
a few minutes, started to drag the river and after a short time 
recovered the body. 
With the pulmotor in readiness Drs. Meany and Gleason took charge 
of the body and worked half an hour in an effort to resuscitate 
the lad but without success and the child was pronounced dead. 
Physicians say that it is probable the boy was dead when taken from 
the water. The boy was eight years of age yesterday. The body was 
taken in charge by undertakers and later removed to the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jeffreys, Fouth and State streets. 
Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey, the latter a daughter of Mrs. A.B. Melendy, 
have made their home in the west for several years and returned here 
a few months ago to spend the summer, accompanied by their two sons, 
James and Raymond. The sympathy of many friends will go out to the 
bereaved parents. The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart 
Catholic church at 9 o'clock Monday morning. The accident today is 
the second fatality on the north front river docks this season, 
another lad having met death in a similar manner a few weeks ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 1
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Ed. Melendy is here from Brillion for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey. 
Mrs. A.B. Melendy, who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Schuetze at Waukesha, arrived home Saturday afternoon accompanied 
by Mrs. Schuetze, called by the death of their grandson and nephew, 
Raymond Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Meyer are here from Milwaukee 
for the funeral of Raymond Dempsey.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 27, 1915, Page 3
*********
[bur. 27 Sept. 1915/cause: accidental drowning/bur. on Mrs. 
Dempsey lot]


RUTH DEMPSEY

Miss Alice Edwards is here from Minneapolis, called by the serious condition of 
her sister, Mrs. James Dempsey Jr., for whom slight hopes of recovery are 
entertained.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 12, 1921 P. 1
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SAD DEATH OF YOUNG BRIDE OF LESS THAN YEAR
Death, at all times sad, seems doubly so in the case of Mrs. James 
Dempsey, Jr., nee Ruth Edwards, who passed away at the hospital at 
an early hour today, and the announcement of her demise will be 
received with keen sorrow by a large circle of friends and awaken 
the sympathy of the community in which she had always made her home. 
But 23 years of age and a bride of less than a year, the death of 
Mrs. Dempsey is pathetically sad.
Mrs. Dempsey was born in this city October 30, 1897 and with 
exception of a few years at Grand Rapids, Mich. had always made her 
home here. She was married July 31, last year to Jas. Dempsey, Jr. 
and the young couple have made their home with Mrs. Dempsey's mother, 
Mrs. Robert Hempton, 116 River Drive. Early in January Mrs. Dempsey 
was afflicted with the malady which caused her death and although 
an operation was performed a few days ago, it was futile and death 
came early today to relieve her of suffering. Although realizing the 
gravity of her condition and the slender hope for restoration, Mrs. 
Dempsey was patient and cheerful and the beautiful character of which 
she was possessed was strengthened by the ordeal through which she 
passed. The end came peacefully and she passed away as if in sleep.
Mr. Dempsey had been employed at the offices of the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Corporation for three years but in January was forced 
to give up her position and since that time had been confined to her 
bed.
She was a bright, winsome girl, always cheerful and friendly and she 
won and held friends and the announcement of her untimely death will 
bring sadness to all who know her.
Besides her husband Mrs. Dempsey is survived by her mother Mrs. Robert 
Hempton and a sister, Alice Edwards and Mr. Hempton, her stepfather. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Hempton home at 116 River Drive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 15, 1921 P.5
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Funeral services of the late Mrs. James Dempsey, Jr., held from the Hempton home, 
River Drive, Sunday afternoon, were largely attended. The Rev. Symons of St. Paul's 
church officiated and interment was at Evergreen. Many beautiful flowers testified 
to the sorrow and sympathy of friends. Pall bearers were John Geist, Walter Clark, 
Kenneth Kelley, George Kott, Ephriam Broderick and Leo Schroeder.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1921 P. 5
*********
[bur 04-17-1921/cause: pyonephrosis/bur. on Theodore C Thompson lot]


SERENA (GREVE) DEMPSEY

Mrs. M. H. Dempsey, 72, nee Serena Greve, died at 10:30 this morning at her 
home, 916 St. Clair street. Death followed a lingering illness.
Private funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First 
Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The 
body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon through 
the evening and may be viewed at that time.
Mrs. Dempsey was born Serena Greve on February 18, 1869 in Manitowoc, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greve. She was married to M. H. Dempsey on 
October 24, 1902. She was active in the Southside Ladies Aid Society and other 
welfare organizations for some years.
Survivors besides Mr. Dempsey include a brother, Henry Greve, Chicago, and a 
sister, Miss Cora Greve, Los Angeles, California. Two nieces also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 1, 1941  P. 2
*******
[cause: apoplexy/wife of Michael H. Dempsey]


THOMAS M. DEMPSEY

Thomas M. Dempsey, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died last night at the 
Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness.
Survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Kate Dover and Miss Margaret Dempsey of 
this city, Mrs. George Shields of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. C. R. Jeffrey 
of Waukesha and Mrs. Griffith Williams of LaGrange Ill.
Private funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o’clock at the chapel at St. Mary’s home, 
the Rev. Cashimir Stec officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1948  P. 2
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[bur. on Michael H. Dempsey lot]


TROY C. DEMPSEY

Troy Charles Dempsey, infant son of Jennifer Dempsey, died Saturday, January 10, 
1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Funeral Services were held Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Jennifer Dempsey; grandparents, Wayne and Cynthia 
Dempsey; great-grandmother, Patricia Vetter, and a great-great-grandfather, 
Ervin Vetter. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 1998 P. 2


WILLIAM L. DENAULT

PEA LODGES IN CHILD'S THROAT AND BOY CHOKES TO DEATH 
6 Year Old Lawrence DeNault, Formerly of this City, Victim of Accident-Father Hurt
A pea which lodged in his windpipe caused the death yesterday of six 
year old Lawrence De Nault, son of Mr. and Mrs. George De Nault of 
Fischerville, town of Gibson. The boy suffocated and died before medical 
aid could reach him. The accident is the second serious mishap in the 
DeNault family in less than a week. Last Saturday while returning from 
a fishing trip. George DeNault, father of the boy, had his hat blown off 
and in running to the car after recovering his hat, collided with a fish 
pole which was attached to the side of the car and the point of the pole 
penetrated his left eye, completely destroying the sight of the optic. 
The eye was partially torn out and was later replaced by Dr. Aldridge 
when DeNault was brought to this city late Saturday evening to have his 
injuries attended to. The sight of the optic has been completely destroyed 
however. DeNault's son was playing at his home with another boy yesterday 
and the two had obtained some pea pods and were placing the peas in their 
mouth and then blowing them out. The boys were in the barn when suddenly 
there was a cry from the older boy for help and Mr. DeNault who was 
resting on the bed in the house rushed to the barn to find the six year 
old son in the throes of death from choking. All efforts to relieve the 
boy were futile and before anything could be done, the little fellow had 
passed away. The dead boy is six years old. His parents and two brothers 
survive to mourn his untimely death. The Denault family formerly resided 
in this city on Michigan Ave.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 25, 1919 Page 1
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[cause: strangulation/bur. on RC VanValkenburg lot]


JOHN P. DENCKER

John Dencker, 84, formerly of 2611 Marshall st., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Endres Nursing Home, Glenbeulah, where he had been residing nine months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Dencker was born May 15, 1881, in Germany and came to the United States, 
settling at Manitowoc in 1921. He had lived at the Marshall Street address 18 
years. Mr. Dencker was a carpenter.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 2, 1965  P.17 
*******
[Died 6/1/1965 in Glenbeulah, WI]


DAVID DENK

BULLETIN 
MANITOWOC—David Denk, 18 months, was dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital 
shortly after the noon hour Tuesday. Cause of death was not known immediately.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Denk of 1911 Western Ave. was removed to the 
hospital in the Fire Dept. Rescue vehicle. Dr. R. G. Strong, acting coroner, 
was unavailable for comment.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1965  P. 1
********
Private funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, for David, 21 months old son of Oscar and 
Lorraine Hamernik Denk, of 1911 Western Ave., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday. The 
Very Rev. Clement P. Kern officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
The child was born July 26, 1963 and besides the parents is survived by six 
brothers and three sisters (private), at home; and the maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamernik, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1965  P. 25
*******
[son of Oscar and Lorraine Denk]


EDITH DENK SEVERSON   (with Denk)

Edith Severson, age 79, a resident of St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc 
since June 2005, previously of 3916 Madeline Lane, Manitowoc, passed 
away Monday evening, Oct. 10, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. at St. 
John's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Jim Klein officiating.
Edith was born Dec. 31, 1925 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the 
late Louis and Florence Pierson Klingbiel. She graduated from Lincoln 
High School with the class of 1944. She married George Denk in 1947 in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1983. She later married Martin 
Severson on Nov. 23, 1990 in Manitowoc.
Edith was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Women's 
Guild of St. John's, friend of the Manitowoc Library, Rahr-West Art Museum, 
and the Maritime Museum along with volunteering her services over the years 
with various other local organizations. Edith enjoyed bowling and loved 
playing golf.
She is survived by her husband, Martin; one daughter: Susan (Jack) Akin, 
Phoenix, Ariz.; four sons: Robert (Linda) Denk, Detroit, Mich.; David Denk, 
Ronald (Pat) Denk, and Tony (Debbie) Denk, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; three 
stepsons: Thomas (Suzanne) Severson, Manitowoc; Gary (Heidi) Severson, 
Edgewood. Ky.; Robert (Annette) Severson, Westport; one stepdaughter: Judy 
(Richard) Jasculca, River Forest, Ill.; one sister: Lois Shaw, Sturgeon 
Bay; one sister-in-law: Bonita Klingbiel, Manitowoc; five grandchildren; 
12 step grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews along with 
other relatives and friends.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; husband: George Denk; and one 
brother: Robert Klingbiel.
Her family will honor her with a celebration of her life on Friday, Oct. 21, 
2005, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1501 Marshall St., Manitowoc. 
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 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, Oct. 12, 2005
*********
[10/11/2005/Per John Zabel from Zabel Monuments, George's wife, Edith, was 
cremated & will not be buried here; name on stone with George Denk in memoriam
her cremains were scattered over Meadow Links Golf Course in Manitowoc.]


ELEANOR C. DENK

Eleanor (Nora) Denk, of 1415 North 3rd Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
April 10, 1992, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. David Ruby presiding 
at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, Wis., daughter of the late 
George and Bertha Kasbaum Tuschel. She married Ervin Denk June 22, 1935 at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, Wis. He preceded her in death on February 16, 
1976. She was a nurse with Home Care Services and was employed with Mr. Harold 
Kallies for many years. She was a member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents 
and a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Verna Tuschel of Manitowoc, 
Christine and Terry Schaefer of Green Bay; one sister-in-law, Caroline Denk of 
Manitowoc; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other 
relatives and friends. She is further survived by a special companion, Odie. She 
was preceded in death by one brother, the Rev. Walter Tuschel; two sisters, Mrs. 
Hilda Reiderer Pankratz and Cecilia Tuschel and a son-in-law, Daniel Klein.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 4 to 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 1992 P. B8
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[widow of Ervin F. Denk/bur. on Veronica I. Tuschel lot]


ERVIN F. DENK

Ervin F. Denk, 67, of 4812 Morgan Dr., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schnott 
will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Denk was born Sept. 30, 1908, in Wood County, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Tuschel Denk. He married Eleanor Nora Tuschel June 22, 1935 at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. They resided at Whitelaw until 25 years ago 
when they had moved to Manitowoc. He had been employed at Imperial Eastman Co. 
of Manitowoc for 30 years, retiring as a foreman in 1958. He was a member of 
Imperial Eastman 25 Year Club and Retirement Club and Holy Innocents Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, (private) and a son-in-law and daughter,
(private), a brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Caroline Denk of Manitowoc 
a sister, Mrs. Florence Manhck?? of Manitowoc, two grandchildren, (private), a 
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Hilda Heiderer, of Whitelaw and 
nieces and nephews. A brother, Walter, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7:45 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1976  P. 3
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[husband of Eleanore Denk/bur. on Veronica I. Tuschel lot]


GEORGE F. DENK    (d. 1983)

Mr. George F. Denk, 58, of 1038 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Denk was born May 12, 1925, at Manitowoc. He was educated in the Manitowoc 
School System and graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1943. 
He then entered the Army Air Corp. serving in World War II from 1943 to 1946. 
He married Edith Klingbiel on Jan. 4, 1947, at Manitowoc. Mr. Denk was appointed 
to the Manitowoc Fire Department Jan. 1, 1950. Nov. 23, 1974, he was promoted 
to Captain of the Department. He was then promoted to Deputy Chief on July 5, 
1975. After 32 years of service with the Department, he retired Feb. 1, 1962. 
He was a member of Isaac Walton League, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 
706, and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edith; four sons and a daughter-in-law, Ron Denk of 
Phoenix, Ariz., Robert and Ellen Denk of Chicago, and David and Tony Denk at 
home; a daughter and son-in-law. Sue and Jack Akin of Minneapolis, Minn.; his 
mother, Gertrude Pautz of Lancaster, Penn.; his father and stepmother, George 
and Henrietta Denk of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and 
Louise Denk of Lancaster, Alan and Ricky Denk of Virginia Beach, Va., and Paul 
and Melissa Pautz of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Nathan, Gretchen, and Erica 
Denk, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. led by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 1983  P. 3
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[bur. on Mrs. Carl Klingbiel lot]


GEORGE P. DENK    (d. 1988)

Mr. George P. Denk, 87, of 910 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Friday, July 8, 1988 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Jesu Rajan will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Denk was born June 26, 1901 at Clarks Mills, son of the late Anton and Margaret 
Remiker Denk. He married Henrietta E. Larson January 26, 1946 at Manitowoc. He owned 
and operated Denk's Tavern for 40 years, retiring in 1971. George enjoyed playing 
with local bands and orchestras throughout the years. He was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta E., two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald P. 
and Louise of Lititz, Pennsylvania and Allan J. Denk of Norfolk, Virginia; a sister, 
Mrs. Ida Grall-Miller; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edith Denk of Manitowoc; a sister-in-
law, Mrs. Marie Denk of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; nieces; 
nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, George and a 
brother, Ray.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Ninth Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 
4 pm to 6 pm this Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 5:45 pm by Deacon Don Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., July 10, 1988 page 21


HENRIETTA DENK

Henrietta E. Denk, 90, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 910 Chicago Street, Manitowoc, died this Monday morning, May 21, 1990, at North 
Ridge Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born January 4, 1900, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Osman and 
Mary Jenson Larson. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc County. She worked for 
Mirro Company for 25 years and also helped her husband with Denk's Tavern until their 
retirement in 1971. She married George P. Denk on January 26, 1946, at Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death July 8, 1988. Mrs. Denk was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a step son and his  wife, Gerald and Louise Denk of Lititz, 
Pennsylvania; a step daughter-in-law, Edith Denk of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, 
Ida Grall Moeller and Mamie Larson; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and a step son, 
George Denk.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 12 noon Tuesday 
and until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May, 1990


LORRAINE S. DENK

Lorraine S. Denk, age 78, a resident of the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers, entered 
into eternal rest Friday, June 7, 2002.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer at St. Paul 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Lorraine was born May 13, 1924 at Cooperstown, Wisconsin. Her parents were the 
late Charles and Elizabeth Razabek Hamernik. She married Oscar C. Denk in 1945. 
Mr. Denk preceded her in death April 6, 1966. She graduated from Lincoln High 
School in 1943. Lorraine was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include nine children; Norbert C. (Dona) Denk of Reedsville, Katherine M. 
(Gregory L.) Kiep of Two Rivers, Edward K. (Jean) Denk of Reedsville, Albert J. 
(Kathleen) Denk of Manitowoc, Rosemary A. Denk and her special friends Michael Helke, 
both of Manitowoc, Mark Denk Tolentino of Manitowoc, James L. Denk of Pine Rivers, 
Gerald W. Messman and Kenneth T. Messman, both of Two Rivers; a brother, Art (Frances) 
Hamernik of Milwaukee; a sister, Betty (James) Vogel of Rockwood; also ten 
grandchild (sic), four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son 
David, a brother Earl Hamernik, and a sister, Olive Hamernik.
Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. until the time 
of Mass at 11:30 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the Denk 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 2002 P. A5


MARCUS DENK

Marcus Denk, 78, formerly of Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at his 
residence in Sturgeon Bay. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Denk was born January 1, 1902 in Clarks Mills. He married Viola Ebenhoe 
October 26, 1926 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Glenn (Beverly) 
Kerchefske of Sheboygan, Mrs. Jim (Carol) Lambert of Houston, Texas and Mrs. 
William (Gloria) Koerner of Abu Dabi United Arab Emirates; three sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Mrs. LeRoy (Leona) Christianson of Valders, Mrs. Harvey (Dorothy) 
Reinke of Reedsville and Mrs. Louis (Tillie) Pivonka of Clarks Mills; nine 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with a prayer 
service at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, April 6, 1978 - page 3
*********
[d. at Sturgeon Bay, WI]


VIOLA DENK

Viola Denk, age 90, formerly of 948 S. 35th St,. Manitowoc, died April 3, 1996(sic), 
at Heritage Nursing Center, Sheboygan.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 1996, at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church, 1114 S. 21st St., Manitowoc. Viola's cremated remains 
will be interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Viola Ebenhoe was born June 25, 1905, in Manitowoc County, and was 
married to Marcus Denk. On October 6, 1954, she was admitted to Heritage Nursing 
Center.
Survivors include three daughters, Gloria (William) Kormer, Las Vegas, Nev., Carol 
Lambert, Bardenton, Fla., Beverly (Glenn) Kerchefske, Sheboygan; nine grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and 11 brothers and sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday after 9:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1996  P. A2
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[d. at Sheboygan WI/widow of Marcus Denk/cremains]


DONNA PHYLLIS DENOR

Donna Phyllis Denor, age 74, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, died Saturday, December 30, 2000 at North Ridge.
Funeral Services will be  held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 1 p.m. Her daughter, the Rev. Donna P. Denor will 
officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Donna was born August 26, 1926 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Her parents were the 
late Napolean and Ethel Hansel Brault. She married Charles J. Denor in Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin. Mr. Denor preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of Otto-Oas 
VFW Post #659 Auxiliary and the Royal Neighbors. Throughout her lifetime, Donna 
was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Survivors include two children, Charles (Connie) Denor of Two Rivers and the Rev. 
Donna P. Denor of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Joseph, Nicole and Kristen Denor, 
Becky Johnson and Amy Meyer; two great-grandsons, Aren and Dominick; a sister-in-
law, Janie Brault; her special friend Ken Ollendorf; other relatives and friends. 
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers, David 
and Daniel Brault.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. 
until the time of services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 2001 P. A3


JOSEPH DENOR

Joseph Denor, 50, of 130 Ryan St., Brillion, took his own life early Tuesday 
morning. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Weiting Funeral Home, Brillion, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Orville Griese 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
Alfred Pritzl officiating and Drews Bleser Post No. 88 will conduct graveside 
services.
Mr. Denor was born March 30, 1913, in the Town of Franklin, son of Joseph and 
Mary Gerl Denor, and married Alice Kvitek in October, 1955.
He was employed at Brillion Iron Works and was a World War II veteran. He is 
also a  member of Otto Oas Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, parents; six sisters, Mrs. Elmer Rief of Larrabee 
and Mrs. Ervin Novak, Mrs. George Danay, Irene Denor, Agnes Denor and Mrs. 
Robert Arndt of Manitowoc; and three brothers, Leo and Leonard of Rt. 1, Cabot, 
and Wilbert of Manitowoc. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call to Weiting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Friday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 26, 1963  P. 11
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[d. at Brillion WI]


SADIE MARIE DENOR

Sadie Marie Denor, age 2, of 3509 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
June 25, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Earl Brouchoud with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sadie was born December 16, 1994, in Manitowoc, daughter of Jennifer Denor and 
Marcelino Jaimes.
Sadie was a unique child who brought joy and happiness into the lives of everyone 
around her. She had the ability to touch everyone's heart with her precious smile 
and big brown eyes. Sadie found joy in everything around her. She loved her 
"Barney" and "Winnie the Pooh" videos, painting, drawing, and dancing and singing 
around the house. Sadie also loved to be outside swimming in her pool and riding 
her bike. Sadie also was learning a second language (Spanish) and would sometimes 
mix the two languages into her conversations. Sadie enjoyed the sky and stars and 
loved to release helium balloons into the sky and watch them until they disappeared. 
It was important to Sadie that she spend time with her "nanna's and poppa's" and 
with "poppy and Momma too" in Fond du Lac.
Sadie is survived by her "momma", Jennifer Denor; her "daddy" Marcelino Jaimes; 
"nanna and poppa" Bill and Sand Boucher; "poppa Gary and nanna June" Gary and June 
Denor; "poppa Boucher" William and the late Carol Boucher; "Auntie Ang" Angela 
Boucher; "Uncle Pat" Pat Boucher; "Auntie Cary" Cary Denor; "Oma" great-grandma 
Gisela Meidl; great-grandpa, Joe Meidl; "Uncle Rick and Auntie Dar" Rick and Darlene 
Meidl; "Uncle Joey and Auntie Staci" Joe and Stacie Meidl; "Auntie Cindy and Uncle 
Dennis" Cindy Meidl and Dennis Posen; "Poppy and Momma too" Juan and Erminda Perez; 
"Uncle Benny" Benny Jaimes; "Auntie Elana" Elana Jaimes; great-grandma and great-
grandpa, Florence and Wilber Denor; her God-parents, Cindy Meidl, Nikke Kane, Joe 
Meidl, Pablo Benites, and Elana Jaimes; and many other aunts and uncles, and cousins 
including Amy and Amanda Bonk, Brittani and AJ Meidl, Adam Meidl, and Jessica and 
Shawn Pena, Tony and Evon Perez, who were Sadie's playmates, and many other family 
and friends who Sadie loved.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Friday (TODAY) from 5-8 p.m., where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Rahlf Proulx.
"Our Angel was only here for a short time but will be in our hearts forever. We 
love you and will miss you forever. You are our shining star."
Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1997 P. A2


ARTHUR DENT

Arthur Dent, 83, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, 
Dec. 23, at the home.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dent was born Oct. 17, 1896, at Niagara Falls, N.Y., son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Miles Barton Dent. He grew up and was educated at Niagara Falls, moving 
to Manitowoc in the early 1920s. He married Elizabeth Granzow Dec. 25, 1925, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Dent was retired from the Manitowoc Company Inc. in 1961. His 
wife preceded him in death July 19, 1969. 
Survivors include a brother, William Dent, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Carlson, 
of Niagara Falls, a brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Fred and Katherine Granzow 
of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, after 
12:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the 
American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1979  P. 3


ELIZABETH DENT

Mrs. Arthur Dent, 78, of 934 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. James Ludowise officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dent, nee Elizabeth Granzow, was born Nov. 19, 1890, at Berlin, Germany, 
daughter of the late Carl and Bertha Granzow. She came to the Untied States 
as an infant with her parents. She was married to Arthur Dent Dec. 25, 1925.
Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Fred and Otto of Manitowoc, one 
sister, Mrs. Howard Brom well, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and several nieces 
and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1969  P. 9 
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[d. 07-19-1969/age 78 yrs./wife of Arthur Dent]


EMMA K. DENT

Emma Esternik Dent of 836 N. 11th st., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday 
morning, May 21, at the residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dent was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert and Pauline Dorica 
Esternik. She was married to Roland Dent in 1943 in Missouri. Mrs. Dent was a 
previous employee for many years at Imperial Clevite. She was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Josephine Esternik and Paulenee Esternik of 
Manitowoc and other relatives in Czechoslovakia along with many friends. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Roland, who was killed in combat during World 
War II, a sister and a niece. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Father Daniel Felton. Memorials may be made 
to the donor's choice. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1982  P. 3
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[widow of Roland Dent/bur. on Albert Esternik lot]


ELLA M. DEPONS

Mrs. Henry DePons, 63, of 903A Washington St., Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be  held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan McCoul will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. DePons was born Ella Stampp in Milwaukee in 1889 and in 
1903 was married to Mr. DePons. They moved to Manitowoc where 
her husband engaged in the painting and decorating business.
 She was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church, Women's 
Relief Corps, Rebekahs, Noble Grands, and Women's Society of 
Christian Service.
Survivors are her husband; two brothers, Oscar of Milwaukee 
and Albert of Fond du Lac; two sisters, Miss Johanna Stampp 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Celia Bassett of Everett, Wash.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 3, 1953 P.2
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[d. 03-03-1953/age 63 yrs./bur. on Henry Depons lot]


ERWIN J. DEPONS

Erwin Depons, who has been at the hospital for several months 
sufering (sic) from spinal trouble, has served papers in a 
$10,000 damage suit against the Seibel Clothing company alleging 
that his condition is due to an injury which he suffered by 
running against the corner of a counter while employed in the 
company's store, as a clerk. Healy & Joyce represent Mr. Depons 
in the action which will be heard in circuit court at the June term.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 18, 1916 P.4
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DENY MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL IN DEPONS CASE
In circuit court today Judge Kirwan denied motion for a new trial in the $10,000 
damage suit of E. Depons vs. the W.E. Seibel Clothing company.
The case was heard at the June term and the jury found for the Seibel company, 
denying damages. It was claimed that illness which later caused the death of Mr. 
Depons resulted from an injury suffered while in employ of the Seibel company. It 
is said an appeal will be taken.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 16, 1916 P. 5
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Erwin J. Depons, aged 27, died at Holy Family Hospital last Saturday after an 
illness of nearly two years. Mr. Depons lived his entire life in Manitowoc. He 
was educated in the local public schools. For several years prior to his illness, 
he was a salesman at the Seibel Clothing Store. He was injured there by bumping 
a table and a personal injury law suit grew out of it that was tried last June 
in circuit court, the case going against him. He was a very interested member of 
the local militia company for years. As was very popular among his acquaintances 
and his close application to business, his capacity and ability to please without 
effort all pointed to a successful business career.
Besides his widow, who was formerly Miss Celestine Oziol, Two Rivers and two small 
sons, he is survived by his father, H. J. Depons; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Pierce 
of Rapids, Mrs. Stanley Pierce and Mrs. Charles Windus, both of Wilkensburg, Penn.; 
and one brother, Henry Depons of this city.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, the remains being taken from 
Urbanek and Schlei Undertaking parlors to St. Boniface Church; interment was at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 17, 1916
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[cause: tuberculosis of spine/bur. on Agatha Ibsch lot]
*********
Mrs. Stanley Pierce is here from Pittsburgh to visit her brother, 
Erwin DePons, who is ill at the hospital.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 25, 1916 P.3 
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Ervin DePons, a popular North side boy employed as a clerk for the Seibel Clothing 
Co., and Miss Celestine Ozail(sic) of Two Rivers have announced to friends their 
engagement to wed, the marriage to be celebrated this summer. Miss Ozail is well 
known in this city, being an employe of the Torrison Co. and a charming girl. No 
definite date has been fixed for the wedding. Manitowoc Daily News
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 14, 1910
*********
Carnations and smilax blended into an artistic canopy formed the setting under 
which the wedding ceremony in which Erwin DePons and Celestine Ozial were 
united at the home of the groom, corner Seventh and Chicago streets by Judge 
Chlouopek Tuesday night. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierce 
and only a few friends and the immediate families were present. After the 
wedding supper the couple departed on the limited train northbound and returning 
will take up their residence on North Tenth Street. Both young people are well 
and favorably known and many friends will extend them congratulations. The bride 
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Ozial of Two Rivers and the groom is a son 
of J. DePons. The bride has been one of the most popular sales ladies of the 
O. Torrison Co. store while Mr. DePons is employed as a salesman at The Seidel 
Co.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 5, 1910 page 1


HENRY J. DEPONS  (d. 1916)

Father Dies Three Months To A Day From Death Of His Son - Henry DePons, 
Life Long Resident of County Passed Away Today at Age of 62. 
Pioneer Woman of County Dead.
Just three months from the day of death of his son, Henry J. DePons a 
life long resident of the city, passed away today at the home of his 
son Henry DePons, Washington Street. Mr. DePons had been ill for several 
months and suffered from a complication of diseases. The death of his 
son, Erwin, three months ago was a great shock to him.
Mr. DePons was born in Kossuth, Wisconsin June 14, 1854, and had made 
his home in the county practically all of his life. He was associated 
with his father conducting a lime works at Shoto and later a grist mill 
there. Removing to this city he established a pop factory on Chicago 
street and for years he had been retired owing to failing health.
Decedent was a member of the National Fraternal League. He is survived 
by four children, Henry Jr. this city; Mrs. Fred Pierce of Rapids; Mrs. 
Stanley Pierce and Mrs. Charles Windus of Wilkensburg, Pa. The later 
two were called here some time ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Monday, November 13, 1916, page 1 
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(Henry dePons/d. 13 Nov. 1916/age 62/from record of St. James Epis. 
ch., Manitowoc)
[bur. 11-15-1916/cause: Hodkins disease/bur. on Agatha Ibsch lot]


HENRY W. DEPONS    (d. 1956)

Henry De Pons, 79, retired Manitowoc merchant, died Sunday night at Memorial
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Allen P. McCaul will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc County Feb. 8, 1876, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Henry J. DePons, and located in Manitowoc, becoming a painting contractor. He
established a retail store on Washington Street, which he operated until his
retirement several years ago. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge No. 55.
He married Miss Ella Stampp Sept. 8, 1903. His wife died in 1953.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Stanley Pierce, of Manitowoc and several nieces
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1956  p.19
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[d. 01-01-1956/age 79 yrs./cause: acute purulent bronchitis]


MINNIE DEPONS

Mrs. Henry DePons died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Stanley Pierce. She had been in poor health the past two months 
but a fatal termination of her illness was not looked for. She was a 
native of Manitowoc county and was 55 years of age. She was esteemed 
and respected by a large circle of friends.
She is survived by her husband and five children, H. DePons, Mrs. F. 
Pierce, Mrs. Charles Windus, Mrs. Stanely Pierce and Erwin DePons, 
all residents of this city. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. J. 
Barthels of Menominee.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. James 
church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 25, 1912  pg. 1
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[bur. 04-26-1912/cause: diabetis] 
(Minnie (IBSCH) DePons/d. 23 Apr. 1916/from record of St. James Epis. 
ch., Manitowoc)


DOROTHY MAY DERENGOSKI

Dorothy Wallace Derengoski of East Lansing, Mich., passed away on Oct. 9, 2003 
following a brief illness.
Born on June 29, 1915, she was the oldest daughter of William and May Wallace of 
Manitowoc. Dorothy and her sister, Helen, shared a wonderful childhood, growing 
up in this charming town on the shores of Lake Michigan. 
Dorothy left Manitowoc and attended Stephens College for two years before earning 
her bachelor's degree in music at Norhtwestern University. A member of the Alpha 
Chi Omega Sorority. Dorothy was an accomplished pianist, who charmed listeners by 
performing piano duets on radio. After graduating, she taught music in Carmi, Ill., 
and New London. On Aug. 15, 1941, Dorothy married Robert A. Derengoski in Wilmingotn, 
N.C. Shortly afterward, Robert was called away to active duty during World War II. 
The young couple began a family in the midst of the war, welcoming the first of 
their six chidlren in 1942. Having earned a law degree from the University of Notre 
Dame, Bob accepted a position with the state of Michigan and in 1945, the couple 
moved their young family to Lansing. A few years later, Dorothy and Bob built their 
home on Grove Street in East Lansing. With the birth of their sixth child, they moved 
into their longtime residence on Old Hickory Lane. Dorothy was a faithful member of 
Peoples Church and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where her children attended 
school. Having shared 60 years together, Dorothy lost Bob, the love of her life, in 
2002. Her children continued to be the light of her life, and she continued to be 
theirs. A woman of grace and beauty, Dorothy will always be remembered as a gentle 
and loving mother and each child's dear friend. Also preceded her in death were her 
parents.
She is survived by her sister: Helen Skatrud of Appleton; her children: Bill (Joy), 
Sue (Peter) Bumpus, Tom (Vickie), Anne, Jeannie and Sally; her six grandchildren: 
Sue (Peter) Luea; Sally (Chip) Hector; Dan, John, Katie and Emily; and four great-
grandchildren.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas 
Catholic Church, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing, with the Rev. David J. Speicher, pastor, 
officiating. The Rite of Committal will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Chris Schwab, of the First Presbyterian 
Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand 
River Ave., East Lansing, on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. where the rosary will be prayed 
at 7 p.m.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter, 
17117 W. Nine Mile Road, #950, Southfield, MI 48075-4516, or to St. Vincent Home for 
Children, 2800 W. Willow, Lansing, MI 48917, in memory of Dorothy.
Dorothy's family would like to thank the caregivers at Sparrow Hospital for the 
compassion they demonstrated throughout her stay.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 11, 2003 p.A3


ROBERT DERENGOSKI

Robert A. Derengoski, East Lansing, Mich., age 83, retired Solicitor General 
for the state of Michigan died March 12, 2002.  Surviving is his wife, Dorothy 
(Wallace). The funeral Mass will be celebrated March 15, at noon at St. Thomas 
Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing.
Those desiring may make contributions to St. Vincent Home for Children, 2800 W. 
Willow, Lansing, MI 48917 or St. Thomas Aquinas School, 915 Alton Road, East 
Lansing, MI 48823 in memory of Mr.  Derengoski. The family is being served by 
the Gorsline-Runciman Co., East Chapel, East Lansing,Mich.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 2002
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[spouse of Dorothy]


JEANNE MARIE DESALVIO

Jeanne M Desalvio
Death • New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017
Name	Jeanne M Desalvio
Age	0
Birth Date	18 Feb 1991
Death Date	4 Mar 1991
Death Place	Somers Point, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
"New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017"
*****
[d. 03-04-1991 in Atlantic Co./single/bur. on Irene Zentner
Francis Schmitz Madeline Haugan and Fred T. Zentner lot/disinterment from
Holy Cross cemetery, Hamilton Township, Atlantic Co., NJ/bur. 08-01-1994/
cause of death: cardio respiratory arrest]


GLENN DESKINS

The funeral of Glenn Deskins, who died at the Holy Family hospital Friday 
after a brief illness, was held this morning from the Urbanek and Wattawa 
Chapel with burial at Evergreen. 
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Deskins, parents of the young man and Rinal Deskins, a 
brother, from Rice Lake and Mrs. Myrtle Longset of Bear Creek, a sister, 
were here for the services. Another brother and four sisters were unable 
to come.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 6, 1926 P. 3
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[8/21/2009 - Family said he died of appendicitis & that he was about 30, 
divorced, & originally from Baron co. but was living here]
********
[cause of death:  bowel obstruction]


HARRY E. DESMIDT

Harry E. DeSmidt, 73, of 613 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Vernon E. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. DeSmidt was born Sept 1, 1888, at Sheboygan, son of Jacobus and Maria DeSmidt. 
He attended grade school and was graduated from Sheboygan High School. In 1927, 
he married the former Gertrude Melzer. 
He was salesman for Haviland China Co. for several years then he and a brother, 
Arthur, opened a candy store at Oshkosh. In 1926, they moved to Manitowoc where 
the brothers opened a candy store in the Dempsey building on North Eighth Street. 
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, (private); four brothers, Alfred, Edward 
and Arthur of Minneapolis, Minn., and Robert M. of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. 
Edward Friedrich of Chicago and Mrs. Harry Meusel of Fond Du Lac; three grand-
children and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the State Street entrance of Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will 
be moved to First Lutheran Chapel where the body will be in state until the hour 
of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1962  P. 22
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[d. 03-29-1962/age 73 yrs.]


ELEANORE L. DESSLOCH

Eleanore L. Dessloch, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 1516 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002 at St. Mary's Home. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 at the Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the 
service, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Eleanore was born May 26, 1919 in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, daughter 
of the late Louis and Elizabeth Drews Dessloch. She attended Kiel district schools, 
graduating from Kiel High School with the class of 1936. She was employed by the 
Mirro Co. for many years until her retirement. Eleanore enjoyed reading and 
embroidering kitchen towels for family and friends. She was a member of Grace 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. She is survived by a nephew: 
Roger Spindler of Neenah; two nieces: Mary (Neal) Ball, Sheboygan; and Lorraine 
(Milton) Abal, Kiel; and two sisters-in-law: Louise Lutz, Kiel; and Irene Dessloch, 
Plymouth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece: Lois 
Ann Spindler; three brothers and five stepbrothers and sisters. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. on 
Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. A memorial fund has been established 
in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2002