HARLEY KIBLER

Manitowoc Man is Killed In Big Powder Mill Explosion
J. H. Kibler, Superintendent of Miami Powder Company Mill At Fayville Ill,
Died of Injuries Last Night. 
J.H. Kibler, a Manitowoc man and superintendent of the plant, was one of three 
men killed in an explosion in the black powder mill of the Miami Powder company 
at Fayville, Ill., Thursday afternoon. Kibler was injured in the explosion and 
was rushed to a hospital at Cairo Ill., twenty miles distant, but died shortly 
after arrival at Cairo.
Two messages received in the city late Thursday conveyed the news of the tragic 
death. The first message in the afternoon said the Kibler had been seriously 
injured in an explosion in the mills and at 9 a second message from the hospital 
authorities at Cairo told of his death there. 
Two other men were killed in the explosion, John Martin, of Cairo, and Alvin Grubbs 
of Thebes, Ill. and a number of others were injured. The cause if the explosion is 
unknown but the detonation was felt for a radius of five miles, says a dispatch.
The story of how the explosion occurred will probably never be known as Kibler and 
his two companions were in the room alone. The plant was partially wrecked and 
employees in other parts of the plant were injured. 
(? Next 2 sentences are unreadable.) this city, and had been employed at the Miami 
mills for eight months and chemist and superintendent of the plant. The family 
formerly resided in Chicago but moved here eight years ago when Mr. Kibler engaged 
in business as a blacksmith on Commercial street. His son, who visited here 
frequently, was in the city to spend several weeks, a year ago, and shortly after 
his departure accepted a position in the mills at Fayville.
The unfortunate man was 30 years of age and unmarried. He was well known in the city, 
though never having made his permanent residence here.
John Kibler, father of the dead man, departed for Cairo, Ill., this morning to take 
charge of the body of his son and if the body is not too badly dismembered, 
arrangements will be made to bring it here for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 29, 1913 p.1 
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[H.J. Kibler/bur. 09-02-1913/age 31 years/cause: killed by explosion/
bur. on John Kibler lot]


JENNIE KIBLER

Mrs. John Kibler, 83, a resident of Manitowoc for nearly 40 years died this 
morning at her home, 501 Buffalo street.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Jennie Mason in England, she spent her early life in that country. She 
was one of a family of 13 children. Her father operated a 21-room hotel 
between Birmingham and Worcester, an hour's ride from London. At the age of 
20 she was married to John Kibler and they located in Canada. Later they came 
to Manitowoc and Mr. Kibler operated a blacksmith shop on the north side. He 
died a year ago.
Mrs. Kibler often recalled many interesting events of her girlhood days in 
England. She sang in the choir of the village church when Queen Victoria 
attended the dedication of the Astwood Park church at Birmingham. One of her 
prized possessions was a faded portrait of Queen Victoria.
Mrs. Kibler was the last surviving member of the Mason family. A niece in 
Chicago is her only survivor.
The body maybe viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1938 P. 2
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[bur. 06-25-1938/age 83 yrs./cause: coronary sclerosis/bur. on John Kibler lot]


JOHN KIBLER

Dies Suddenly at Home Here
Funeral Services for John Kibler To Be Held Wednesday
John Kibler, 81, who operated a blacksmith shop in Manitowoc before the days of 
motor trucks, died suddenly early Sunday morning at the home 516 Chicago street.
Mr Kibler had been downtown Saturday evening and retired as usual. He suffered 
a stroke shortly after midnight and died in a few minutes. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home in charge of the Rev. Paul Blaufuss. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Ohio
Mr. Kibler was born in Warren Ohio in 1855. He moved to Chicago and was married 
there in 1897 to Mrs. Boale. Thirty five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Kibler came to 
this city where he established a blacksmith shop on Commercial street. He lived 
a retired life in recent years. 
Survivors are the widow; two brothers, William of Warren, Ohio, and Samuel, Roffle 
Colo; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Thron, and Mrs. Minnie Green, all of Warren, Ohio.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 19, 1937 p.7
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[bur. 04-21-1937/age 82 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


WILLIAM F. KICKBUSH

William Kickbush Is Summoned
Following an illness of more than a year, William F. Kickbush, 77, Reno resident 
for many years, died yesterday at a local hospital.
He was a native of Germany but had been in this country since a young man, coming 
to Reno from Iowa.
Surviving are a son, Warren Kickbush of Vancouver, B. C. and a granddaughter, Mrs. 
Elaine Jackson of Nevada City, Calif. He was the father in law of Ed Herzog of 
Reno. He was a member of the Odd Fellows at Gutenberg, Ia.
The funeral probably will be held Thursday morning at the O’Brien & Nugent chapel, 
with cremation in Sacramento. Interment of the ashes will be in his former home in 
Iowa.
Nevada State Journal, June 23, 1936  P. 7 
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KICKBUSH—In Reno, June 22, 1936, William F. Kickbush, aged 77 years, native of 
Germany. Grandfather of Elaine Jackson of Nevada City, Calif. Friends are invited 
to attend the funeral service Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the O’Brien & 
Nugent chapel. Services under the direction of Reno lodge No. 14, I.O.O.F., acting 
for Gutenburg, Ia., lodge. Cremation will follow at Eastlawn, Sacramento, Calif. 
Nevada State Journal, June 23, 1936  P. 6
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[age 77 yrs/died at Reno, NV/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/cremains/bur. on Walter Wernecke lot]
(Note: I called the cemetery office and he was buried in Evergreen on Aug. 28, 1936. It
appears he was moved here then.)


ERWIN W. (ERV) KIECKHEFER

Erwin W. (Erv) Kieckhefer, age 91, of Lombard, Ill. formerly of Wauwatosa, died 
on July 19, 2006.
Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Kelley). Dear father of Robert (Cynthia) 
of Batavia, Ill. and Richard (Barbara Newman) of Evanston, Ill. Dear grandfather 
of Daniel of Chicago, Christina (Carlos) Matta of Aurora, Ill., Kelley of New York 
City, Benjamin (April West) of Reno, Nev., and Gretchen of Versailles, Ky., and 
four great-grandchildren: Celeste and Claire Matta; Aspen and Austin Kieckhefer. 
Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation is Tuesday, July 25, 
from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral & Cremation Services, 
10121 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Interment on Wednesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at 
Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heifer Project International (to provide goats 
for needy families worldwide), P.O. Box 8058, Little Rock, Ark., 72203, appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 2006 P. A3


VIRGINIA KELLEY KIECKHEFER

Virginia Kelley Kieckhefer, a retired nurse and contributor to numerous church 
and civic organizations, died on Monday, July 1. She was 84 years old.
Virginia was born in Manitowoc, on Nov. 27, 1917, the daughter of Harry F. Kelley, 
a Manitowoc attorney and postmaster, and Katherine Barzysnki Kelley.
She attended Sacred Heart School and Lincoln High School and she was a graduate 
of the St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in Chicago. She worked for many 
years in the Memphis Medical Center.
When her husband, Erwin, retired as editorial page editor of The Commercial Appeal 
in Memphis, Tenn., they returned to Wisconsin. She was an active member of the 
Marian Club, which raised funds for Catholic high school scholarships. She was 
president of that club several times and held other offices between presidencies.
From 1978 to 1997 she was a full-time volunteer for the Great Circus Parade because 
of a friendship with Ben Barkin’s wife, Shirley, who was a schoolmate in high school. 
She handled many of the details of parade organization, especially the organization 
of the clown corps each year. Her “reward” for this volunteer service was the 
opportunity to appear in the Great Circus Parades of 1993 to 1997 as The Old Woman 
In The Shoe, one of the famed Ringling Brothers Fairy Tale wagons always drawn by 
a pony hitch.
She is survived by her husband: Erwin of Wauwatosa; and two sons: Robert, director 
of media and governmental affairs for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, and Richard 
of the Department of Religion at Northwestern University, Evanston, Il.; five 
grandchildren: Daniel of Chicago; Christina (Carlos) Matta of Aurora, Ill.; Kelley 
of New York City Benjamin and Gretchen of Oak Park, Ill; and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Bernard Church, Wauwatosa, at 10 a.m. on 
Friday, July 5.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 2002  P. A3


JAMES J. KIEFER

James J. Kiefer, age 31, of 1318 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
June 25, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jim was born November 29, 1964, in Manitowoc, son of James and Jean Fidler Kiefer. 
He was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1983. On May 29, 1987, he married 
the former Wendy Johnson in Manitowoc. Jim was employed at Rockwell Lime Company. 
He was an avid baseball and basketball player. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed 
hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy Kiefer, Manitowoc; a daughter, Heather, at home; 
his parents, James R. Kiefer and Jean Kiefer, both of Manitowoc; four sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Lori and J.J. Junk, Amy and Alan Eggert, Mary and Doug Kiel, Pam 
and Troy Wilson, all of Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, Manitowoc; 
maternal great-grandmother, Jeannette Fidler, Manitowoc; his paternal great-
grandmother, Pearl Bugs, Two Rivers. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim is also survived by his two dogs, Copper 
and Kiesha. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Pierre Kuemmet, and his 
father-in-law, Irving Johnson.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1996  P. A2


FRED KIEKHAEFER

Fred E. Kiekhaefer, 51???, of 744 South 26th street, died early today at his 
home of a heart stroke.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kiekhaefer was born near Wayside, in Manitowoc county in 1890 and in 1920 
married Miss Lillie Winter. For 15 years he was employed as a spinner at the 
Aluminum Goods company plant in this city. He retired five years ago because 
of ill health.
Mr. Kiekhaefer was a veteran of the first World war. He was a member of the 
Drews post of the American Legion.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Doris, of Detroit, Helen and Florence, 
of this city; two sons, Herbert of this city, Fred Jr., a student at New Ulm, 
Minn.; six brothers, Arthur of Bremen, Kan., Frank of Renwick, Iowa, Henry, 
William, Arnold and Edwin of Wayside; two sisters, Mrs. John Lederer, of Grafton, 
Wis., Mrs. Arnold Kitzerow, of Morrison, Brown county.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday 
at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of 
the services. Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei are in charge of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1942  P. 4
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[Frederick E./d. 04-25-1942/age 51 yrs.]


LILLIE KIEKHAEFER

Mrs. Fred Kiekhaefer, 71, of 2602A Clark St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Thursday morning at Appleton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 
2 pm Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. 
Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Kiekhaefer, the former Lillie Winter, was born Feb. 2, 1895 in the town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Kasten Winter. She was 
married July 7, 1920 to Mr. Kiekhaefer at Antigo. He died April 20, 1942. She 
was a member of the Ladies Aid and Manitowoc Homemakers.
Survivors are two sons, Herbert of Appleton and Fred of Milwaukee; three 
daughters, Mrs. Doris Smith and Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Laux of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Merlin (Florence) Foreman of San Diego, Calif.; three brothers, Fred and Edward 
of Detroit and Albert of Antigo; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Vergiels of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Ben Brandt of Antigo and 21 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm 
Friday until noon Saturday when the casket will be removed to the4 church 
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 18, 1966 page T7
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[8-18-1966, Appleton, WI/age 71 yrs/widow of Frederick E. Kiekhaefer]
(02 Feb 1895/Aug 1966/SSDI)


ADELIA M. KIEL

Mrs. Adelia Marie Kiel, 70, of 1409 S. 10th St., Manitowoc , died early Tuesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had a heart attack at her home 
Monday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Theodore Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Kiel, nee Schuette, was born March 21, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter 
of the late Otto and Minnie Kiel Schuette. She was married to Robert Kiel Dec. 24, 
1910. He died April 26, 1935 .
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Henry Klackner and Mrs. William G. Kahrs, of 
Manitowoc, and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 
a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state after 11 a.m. until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1958  P. 13
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[d. 09-30-1958/age 70 yrs./widow of Robert Kiel/bur. on Otto Carl Schuette lot]
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WEDDING AT SPOENTGEN'S
Robert Kiel and Miss Adelia Schuette Wed at Yule Tide
Wedding bells mingled with those of Yule tide at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Spoentgen, where Miss Adelia Schuette and Robert Kiel both of the Town of Kossuth 
took the vows that bound them for life. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Spoentgen 
who opened their home to the coupe for the gladsome event. Attendants to the couple 
were Miss Minnie Schuette and William Kahrs and after the wedding a bounteous repast 
was partaken of by the party of guests. Rev. Grether pronounced the vows. The couple 
will live on the Town line road near Shoto where Mr. Kiel will take over the 
homestead of the family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 28, 1910


ALVIN KIEL JR.    (d. 1938)

Alvin Jr., the month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kiel, 2309 Marshall street, 
died last night at the home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. 
from the home and nine o’clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Wayne and Leland, and a sister, Carol 
Mae. 
The body is at the home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1938  P. 2
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[bur. 01-15-1938/age 1 month/cause: acute endocarditis]


ALVIN F. KIEL    (d. 1992)

Alvin F. Kiel, 84, of 437 South 32nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, February 5, 
1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, 1992 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul's Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Riemer 
presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 18, 1907, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Henry and Mathilda 
Krouse Kiel. He married the former Barbara Veeser of Casco in 1932. His first wife 
preceded him in death in 1934. He married the former Mary Zborowski on August 8, 
1936, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mr. Kiel joined the Manitowoc Fire Department 
as a fire fighter in 1934. after serving 38 years, he retired from the force in 1972 
as Assistant Fire Chief. Mr. Kiel was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kiel of Manitowoc; seven sons and six daughters-in-
law, Wayne and Barbara Kiel of Manitowoc, Leland and Shirley Kiel, of Manitowoc, Dale 
and Jane Kiel of Ala.; Gary and Sandra Kiel of Waukesha, Jerome and Judy Kiel of Kiel, 
Bruce and Kriss Kiel of Ashwaubenon, Warren Kiel of Texas; two daughters and sons-in-
law, Carol and Norman Scharnhorst of Iowa, Lynn and Kevin Buschey of Grafton, Wis; two 
daughters-in-law also survive, Carol Ann B. Kiel of Ala., and Dawn Kiel of Texas; 34 
grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends also survive. He 
was also preceded in death by an infant son, Alvin Jr.; a daughter, Marilyn; two 
grandchildren, Scott Kiel and Janelle Kiel and a great grandson.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday where 
a prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm. by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1992
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[widower of Barbara Kiel/husband of Mary Kiel]


ANNA MARIA KIEL

Burial Thurs., 04 Feb., of Anna Maria Kiel (nee Kappelmann) in the
Evergreen Cemetery. She was born 23 Nov. 1854 in Amt Sulingen, Hanover, and
came to America with her parents at age 8. In 1881 she married Heinrich Kiel,
son of Moritz Kiel. She and her husband had 6 children – 2 sons and 4 daughters.
She had been ill the last 3 years and died in bed Mon. morning, 01 Feb.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897
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[Annie Kiel/cause: consumption]


AUGUST KIEL    (d. 1931)

August Kiel, 73, Dies Tuesday, Burial To Be Thursday
August Kiel, 73, who has lived in this city all of his life died yesterday
at the Manitowoc County hospital after a lingering illness. The deceased was
born August 25, 1858 in the town of Manitowoc. He spent his life for the most
part on various farms.
Funeral services will be held at the First Reformed church at two o'clock on
Thursday. Interment will be at the Evergreen cemetery in this city. The
remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
7 to 9 this evening and until the services tomorrow.
Mr. Kiel is survived by one sister, Mrs. Louis Stadler of Los Angeles, 
California and one brother, Henry Kiel of this city. Two nephews and four
nieces also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 4, 1931  p.6
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[August Kiel/bur. 11-5-1931/age 73 yrs/cause: suicide by hanging/
bur. on Moritz Kiel lot]


BARBARA KIEL    (d. 1934)

MRS. KIEL IS DEAD; 30 YEARS
Young Mother Will Be Buried On Tuesday Morning
Mrs. Alvin Kiel, 30, 820 South 16th street, nee Barbara Veesser, died Saturday 
evening at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:45 from 
the Pfeffer funeral parlors and at 10 o’clock from the St. Boniface Catholic 
church. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Kewaunee county December 27, 1903. She was married to 
Alvin Kiel February 28, 1932. She made her home in Manitowoc for the past 10 
years.
Survivors, besides the widower, include three children, Carol Mae, Wayne and 
Leland; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Veeser of Kewaunee; four sisters, Mrs. 
George Norkowsky of this city, Mrs. Harry Hartwig of Kewaunee, and Edna and Irma 
Veesser of Kewaunee; and four brothers, Felix and Raymond of Kewaunee, Clarence 
of Chicago and Arthur of Forestville. 
The body will lie at the funeral home until the time of the services tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1934  P. 16
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[bur. 10-16-1934/age 30 yrs/cause: tubercular peritonitis/bur. on Alvin Kiel lot]


BENJAMIN KIEL

Death Mon. morning, following an illness of 2 wks. with typhus, 
of the 11-yr. old son of farmer Henry Kiel, who resides on Town 
Line Road 4 miles north of Manitowoc.
Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903
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Benjamin Kiel, son of Moretz Kiel who lives a short distance west of this city, 
died yesterday morning of typhoid fever. He was eleven years old.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 7, 1903
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[Benjamin Kiel/bur. 07-06-1903/age 10 yrs./cause: typhoid fever]


BERTHA M. KIEL

Mrs. Bertha Mae Kiel, 64, of 954 Robalo Court, Manitowoc, died Friday, December 12, 
1986, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Arthur H. Wille will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kiel, nee Bertha Mae Denis, was born July 31, 1922 at Grimms, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Orea Ayotte Denis. She married Oscar Kiel on 
November 19, 1967 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar; two sons, Robert Lang and David Lang of 
Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Virginia and Thomas Aline of Billings, 
Montana, Patricia Lang of Manitowoc and Ivernia Morado of Manitowoc; six brothers; 
five sisters; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Monday and from 
9 am Tuesday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Dec. 14, 1986 page 20


CAROLINA KIEL    (d. 1910)

RESIDENT HERE FOR 60 YEARS
Mrs. M. Keil(sic), Aged 81, Dead from Ills of Old Age
Mrs. Charles Keil, a resident of the county since 1850 for the past twenty years 
in this city, died Sunday afternoon from a protracted illness due to the infirmities 
of advanced age, decedent being 81 years old at the time of her death. Mrs. Keil 
was a native of Germany, born at Brauschwerch and came to Manitowoc County in 1850 
being married here two years later and she had been a continuous resident of the 
county for 60 years. Mrs. Keil is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Wm Bleser, Mrs. 
Peter Bleser, Mrs. Jacob Hessel, Mrs. Wm Hampke, Mrs. Alvina Pitz, the later making 
her home with her mother. There are sixteen grandchildren and fifteem great 
grandchildren. One brother, Charles Bock of St. Paul, also survives. The funeral 
will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Aug. 15, 1910 page 2
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[bur. 08-16-1910/cause: gastro entritis]


CARL KIEL

Charles Kiehl (sic), a well known pioneer of the county, died at his home on 
South Eleventh street, aged 84 years. Decedent had been a resident here for 
a half century. A widow and five daughters survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 12, 1904 P. 1
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LAST, BUT ONE, OF SEVEN 
Charles Kiel and Brothers All Reached Ripe Old Age. 
Charles Kiehl, who died at his home in the city Friday, was the last, but one, 
of seven brothers who were among the earliest day settlers of the county and 
all of whom attained to advanced age. The surviving member of the family is 
Morris Kiel, who resides north of the city, and who though 80 years of age, 
is in apparent robust health with many years of life before him. Charles Kiel 
was 84 years of age at his death. Fifty or more years ago the Kiel brothers 
were among those who cleared the lands at Neshota and Rapids, the then settled 
section of Manitowoc county, and they have since been continuous residents 
here. The early day pioneers are fast passing from earth and soon will be no 
more.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 13, 1904  P. 1
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Death Fri. following a long illness of 84-yr. old Carl Kiel, 
one of the old settlers in our county. The deceased was born 
in the Principality of Lippe-Detmold, one of 7 brothers who 
settled in this county many years ago and tamed the wilderness. 
Of those 7, only one is still living –moritz Kiel, who is still 
very healthy at the advanced age of 86. Carl Kiel leaves a wife 
and several children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1904
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[Charles Kiel/bur. 08-13-1904/cause: Brights disease]
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(First publication September 29, 1904.)
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Carl Kiel deceased.-In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Carl 
Kiel of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Alvina Pitz, of Manitowoc, in said county, having presented to said court 
her petition in writing durly verified, representing among other things, that 
said Carl Kiel died testate at Manitowoc, in said county, on the 12th day of 
August 1904; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that 
Alvina Pitz is named therein as executrix, and praying that said instrument be 
proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued 
to Alvina Ptiz.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs 
of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, 
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 25th 
day of October, 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated Septmber 26th, 1904.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Post, October 6, 1904, P. 1


CHRISTIAN KIEL

Christian Kiel, 85, of 866 North 18th street, died suddenly of a 
heart attack at his home early today.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer 
funeral home, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the widow, the former Emma Pitz; three daughters, 
Mrs. Laura Peterson, Mrs. Martha Eberhardt and Mrs. Elsie Schmidtman 
all of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. 
Friends are asked to please omit floral offerings.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 24, 1940 P. 4
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[d. 02-24-1940/age 84 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


DIANE G. KIEL

Dianne G. Kiel, age 63, of 2025 Kellner St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life 
on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, 2008, as the result of a farm accident on her farm 
in the town of Manitowoc.
Dianne was born on May 24, 1945, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the 
late Adolph and Sophia (Rocklewitz) Marquardt. She was a graduate of Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1963. Dianne had been employed in 
past years for a lengthy period of time with Mirro, at one time a part owner 
with her brother Orman at the Coach Lite Inn, and also was employed with Handi-
Care Transportation. At the present time, Dianne owned and operated her hobby 
farm known as Smooch and Canter Stables in the town of Manitowoc. Dianne was a 
member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northeastern Wisconsin 
Pleasure Horse Association and the Branch River Riders. Her interest and hobbies 
she enjoyed were showing horses, dog breeding and trail riding. Dianne also 
enjoyed time spent showing horses with her daughter Brooke and her son Luke's 
daughter Montana.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Orville Marquardt; and 
her aunt: Manilda "LaLa" Serwe.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Hahm, 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the 
time of services at 11 a.m.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be directed to a memorial 
fund being established in Dianne's name.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank all of the friends throughout the years who have 
helped make Smooch and Canter Stables what it is today. Last and most important, 
we would like to thank her brother Ollie for all the hard work and effort he put 
into the farm on a daily basis.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2008


DOROTHY M. KIEL    (d. 2002)

Dorothy M. Kiel, age 79, a resident of 1017 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal rest, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, 
Friday, Jan. 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Randell Richter will officiate. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Dorothy was born Feb. 5, 1923 in Manitowoc, to the late William and Mabel Ahrens 
Vosburg. She was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. After raising 
her children she continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. 
In the spring of 1980 she graduated having earned her Bachelor of Science degree 
in social change and development. Dorothy married Milton W. Kiel on Aug. 16, 1947 
at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Kiel preceded her in death 
Oct. 12, 1981. During World War II, from October 1944 to August 1946, Dorothy 
served with the Navy WAVES. During her military service she received the American 
Campaign Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. 
Her memberships include Wesley United Methodist Church and the Monday Music Club. 
Survivors include four children: Douglas (Margaret) Kiel, Elm Grove; Deborah 
(Dennis) Landis, Lexington Park, Md.; Steven Kiel, Keizer, Ore.; and Kristin 
(Luc Brousseau) Kiel, Laval, Quebec, Canada; five grandchildren: Christina and 
Laura Kiel; Alain, Daniel and Martin Brousseau; a sister: Agatha Olsen, Manitowoc; 
a brother: William (Bernice) Vosburg, Grafton; also nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 
and an infant sister. 
Friends and relatives may call at Wesley United Methodist Church, Friday, 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be 
appreciated to the American Cancer Society. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, assisted the Kiel family with 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, January 2, 2003  pg. A3 


EMMA KIEL   (d. 1940)

Mrs. Christian Kiel, 82, died early this morning at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Harvey Schmidtman, 1859 Michigan avenue. Mr. Kiel 
died several months ago.
Mrs. Kiel, nee Emma Pitz, was born in Manitowoc Feb. 21, 1858. She 
was married Dec. 8, 1881. The survivors are three daughters, all of 
this city, Mrs. Laura Peterson, Mrs. Martha Eberhardt and Mrs. Elsie 
Schmidtman; and seven grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Tuesday 
afternoon until the hour of the funeral. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the 
First Presbyterian church will be in charge of the funeral services 
which will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis Monday, April 22, 1940 P. 2
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[d. 04-22-1940/age 82 yrs./cause: pneumonia-senility]


FLORA KIEL

Death claimed Mrs. Henry Kiel at her home on Route 1, Sunday, following an illness 
of some time. Mrs. Kiel was well known in the city and county. She was 68 years of 
age and is survived by her husband, two sons and a daughter. The funeral will be 
held Wednesday with burial at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., June 13, 1910
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[bur. 06-15-1910/cause: artoriab]


FRED KIEL

Fred Kiel Sr., 92, (photo), lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Friday 
morning at the home of his son, Fred Jr., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Aug. 20, 1962, on the homestead farm of his parents north of Manitowoc 
and Jan. 24, 1889, married Miss Louise Kiel. He operated the farm and served as a 
Manitowoc town supervisor for six years and roadmaster in the town for 12 years.
Thirty-six years ago the couple moved to Manitowoc, where he was employed by the 
Lakeside Packing Co. and later became janitor at the Manitowoc Savings Bank. He 
retired in 19_6.  The couple observed its diamond wedding in 192__.  Since the 
death of his wife in 1951 he had lived with his son. 
Surviving are the son, Fred Jr., of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; three grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, after noon 
Snday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1955  P. 15
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[d. 06-02-1955/age 92 yrs./bur. on Henry Kiel lot]


GEORGE W. KIEL    (d. 1945)

George W. Kiel, Board And Fair Official, Is Dead
George w. Kiel, 60, who retired early in April as chairman of the county board 
and active for years in public and civic life of the city and county, died 
Sunday morning at his farm home in Franklin near the village of Whitelaw.
Mr. Kiel, who was recuperating in recent months from a serious heart ailment, 
was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning from which he never 
revived. 
Funeral services for Mr. Kiel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First 
Reformed church, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. Members of the county board, on which body Mr. Kiel served 
for 16 years, will act as honorary pallbearers.
For years, Mr. Kiel operated one of the largest dairy farms in the county and 
for 25 years was secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association. One of 
the organizers of the Wisconsin County Boards association, Mr. Kiel was president 
of the organization until his death.
Active In County Affairs.
Mr. Kiel was born on the homestead farm in Franklin in 1884 and in 1912 married 
Miss Florence Meisnest. In early life he took an interest in town and school 
affairs. He served for many years as a director of the ____ ____ district ___ ___ 
in Franklin. He was president for many years of the Whitelaw State bank and when 
it merged with the Maribel bank, remained as a director. 
As chairman of the town of Franklin, Mr. Kiel represented his town on the county 
board for a 16 year span. He was chairman the last __ years, retiring this spring 
as chairman of his town because of failing health and relinquishing the board 
chairmanship.
Perhaps Mr. Kiel was best known for his long affiliation with the successfully 
county operated farm. He served on the farm board __ years, as a director the first 
year, treasurer the second year, and then was chosen secretary, which position he 
filled until last November. As secretary of the farm board, much of the detail work 
of each county fair was in his hands.
Presented With Plaque 
When he retired as secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association a short 
time ago, the members presented Mr. Kiel with a special plaque, in testimonial of 
his long services in the association.
At Milwaukee in January, 1944, Mr. Kiel was elected president of the Wisconsin County 
Board association, and as the association held no meeting this year, he continued 
head of the organization.
For years he was an active member and worker in the Manitowoc Kiwanis club.
Mr. Kiel’s last public appearance came during the May session of the county board 
when he attended one of the opening sessions as an interested spectator. He saw the 
board select F. A. Fredrich of Maple Grove chairman in his place.
Survivors 
Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their silver wedding anniversary in November, 1937.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Larson of this city, Betty at home; 
three sons, Lester on the home farm, T. Sgt. Milton Kiel, stationed at Buffalo, N.Y., 
Cpl. Elwood Kiel, stationed at Camp McQuaide, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Fricke 
of this city, Mrs. Elton Morgan of Cato and four grandchildren.
Both of Mr. Kiel’s sons in the armed service are home. Corporal Elwood flying here 
from California yesterday.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 o’clock this evening. It 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of 
the services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1945 P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1945/age 60 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
(George William Kiel/b. 7 Sept. 1884, Wisconsin/d. 6 May 1945 at 12:25 a.m./age 60/
cause: Apoplexy due to hypertension due to coronary sclerosis/wife Florence/
parents: Wm. Kiel and Mary Kahrs both born in Wisconsin/vol.38, p.228, 
co. death record)
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WELL KNOWN WHITELAW COUPLE WED
The marriage of Miss Florence Meisnest and George Kiel, prominent young people 
of Whitelaw was solemnized by Rev. Grether of this city Tuesday and later a 
reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter 
of John Meisnest and one of the well known and popular girls of Whitelaw. Mr. 
Kiel is a successful young farmer of Whitelaw where the couple will make their 
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 27, 1912 page 1


HEINRICH KIEL    (d. 1899)

Heinrich Kiel died unexpectedly Thurs. at his residence - 834 N. 9th Street. 
Mr. Kiel who until recently has enjoyed the best of health, felt slightly ill 
Thurs. afternoon and spent the rest of the afternoon in bed. At 9 o’clock that 
evening he was found dead in bed.
Mr. Kiel was born in Lippe-Detmold on 09 Jan. 1836. He came to America as a boy 
and worked on a farm on Neshoto Road which he operated until 1897. That year he 
turned the farm over to his son and retired to Manitowoc. He was well-known and 
highly thought of. In addition to his widow he is survived by 3 grown children 
as well as two brothers – Moritz and Carl Kiel. The funeral took place Sun. 
afternoon with an extraordinary number in the funeral procession.
Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1899
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1899)
Henry Kiel of this city died on Thursday night last. He had not been sick and 
his death was unexpected. He was slightly indisposed Thursday afternoon and 
sought rest in his room. When the usual time for retiring came, a visit to his 
room showed that he was dead, having passed off quietly.
Mr. Kiel was a farmer until two years ago when he retired and moved to the city, 
surrendering the farm to his two sons, Charles and Fred. He was very successful 
in his chosen line, his farm being one of the best in the county. He was a man 
of strong character steady and industrious. He was 63 years old and came to this 
country when quite young and was one of the early settlers of the Town of 
Manitowoc. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons, Charles and Fred and 
one daughter, Mrs. Henry Eberhardt.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 24, 1924
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[cause: urenic convulsions]
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First publication July 27, 1899.
State of Wisconsin,-Manitowoc County Court,-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Kiel, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Wilhelmine Kiel, of Manitowoc, in 
said county, representing among other things that Henry Kiel, an inhabitant 
of said county, on the 13th (sic) day of July, A.D., 1899, at Manitowoc died 
intestate, leaving estate to be administered and that the said petitioner is 
the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate 
be to said petitioner granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a specail term of said County 
Court to be held on Tuesday, the 22nd day of August, A.D., 1899, at 10 
o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, 
in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to 
all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, 
prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper 
published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 24th day of July, A.D., 1899.
By the Court,
Amanda Cristiansen, Register in Probate.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attys.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, July 27, 1899 P. 8


HENRY KIEL  (d. 1916)

DEATH CLAIMS TWO OF SAME NAME, RESIDENTS IN SAME BLOCK, 
WITHIN PERIOD OF 24 HOURS; PIONEERS
MRS. HENRY KIEL, 81, DIES AT HOME ON NORTH NINTH STREET AND 24 HOURS 
LATER HER NEPHEW, HENRY KIEL, AGED 71, IS SUMMONED FOUR DOORS AWAY. 
LATTER RESIDENT HERE SINCE 1849
Death claimed two persons of the ???? age and related, residents of 
the same block, within a twenty four hour period from Saturday night 
to Sunday, in this city.
Following the death Saturday evening of Mrs. Wilhemina Kiel, widow of 
Henry Kiel, and a pioneer resident of the county at her home, 836 North 
9th street, her nephew, Henry Kiel, residing with his daughter, Mrs. 
Herman Spoentgen in the same block, four years, from Mrs. Kiel's home, 
answered the final summons Sunday evening.
Came Here in 1849
Henry William Morris Kiel was one of the oldest living settlers of 
Manitowoc county, having located here in 1849 when as a boy of five 
he came here with his parents. He was born at Galkenhagen, Germany, 
Aug. 19, 1844. 
Mr. Kiel had spent practically his entire life in farming in Manitowoc 
county. His family located on a farm in Neshota and in later life Mr. 
Kiel continued on the farm, retiring a few years ago to make his home 
with his daughter, Mrs. Spoentgen.
Mrs. Kiel died five years ago and surviving Mrs. (sic) Kiel are three 
sons and the daughter, Robert, of Kossuth, Hugo and Richard of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Spoentgent (sic), this city.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Spoentgen home on North Ninth street.
Mrs. Henry Kiel
Death came to Mrs. Henry Kiel, widowed, at her home on North Ninth street 
Saturday evening, her demise being due to infirmities of age and heart 
trouble from which she had suffered. Her children were at the bedside when 
the end came.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 17, 1916 P.1
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[bur. 01-19-1916/cause: disease of the heart/bur. on Herman Spoetgen lot]
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(Note: I split this article and put it with each of the deaths) 


HENRY KIEL    (d. 1932)

HENRY KIEL IS DEAD; FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY 
Retired Farmer Was 80; He Came To County From Germany When a Child 
After an illness dating back to last February, Henry Kiel, aged 80 years, a 
resident of the county since a small boy, died Sunday at the home, 1821 New 
York avenue. For the last 25 years, Mr. Kiel had been living a retired life 
in this city, after moving here from his farm in the town of Manitowoc.
He was a charter member of the Freier Saengerbund, pioneer German singing 
society of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1854 and his parents ____ ____ ____ 
settling in this county. ______________ in the town of Manitowoc. He was 
married to Mathilda Krause who passed away 25 years ago. In 1908 he was 
wedded to Mrs. Louise Levenhagen of this city, who survives him with four 
daughters, Mrs. George Becker, Mrs. J. P. Critchley, and Miss Minnie Kiel, 
all of California. Mrs. Albert Lorenz, Mishicot, two sons, Alvin of this 
city and Moritz of the town of Manitowoc, three step children, George and 
Carl Levenhagen, and Mrs. Harvey Kono, all of this city, a sister, Mrs. 
Stadler, California, and 12 grandchildren.
The remains may be viewed Tuesday and Wednesday up to the time of the 
funeral at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1932  P. 1


HERMAN M. KIEL    (d. 1937)

A heart attack suffered at his home Sunday morning caused the death of Herman 
Kiel, 68, teamster contractor in the city for many years. He had been in good 
health up to a short time before he suffered the heart attack.
The body was removed from the residence, 617 N. Fourth street, to the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home where it will lie in state from this evening 
until the hour of the funeral. Services will be conducted at the funeral home 
Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. O. A. Menke, Sheboygan Falls, former pastor at 
the First reformed church. Burial will take place in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kiel was born in the Town of Franklin Nov. 15, 1868. At the age of 20 he 
moved to Two Rivers where he resided for four years. He married Miss Ida Lenhard 
at Two Rivers 47 years ago. They moved to this city where they have resided 
since.
Survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Clark Foulk, city; two brothers, 
Henry of Ironwood, Mich., and William of Riefs Mills; three sisters, Mrs. Fred 
Kiel and Mrs. Otto Schuette, city, and Mrs. Mat Steinbach, Antigo, and two 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1937  P. 2
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[bur. 09-22-1937/cause: apoplexy]


LOUISE LEVENHAGEN KIEL    (d. 1939)

Mrs. Louise Levenhagen Kiel, 77, died at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening, a short 
time after being stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage at the supper table at 
her home, 1324 S. Ninth street. She had been in poor health for the last three 
years.
Mrs. Kiel, whose maiden name was Louise Jens, was born in Germany Aug. 24, 
1862 and came to this country with her parents at the age of 7. In 1879 she 
was married to Charles Levenhagen. Twenty-two years ago she was married to 
Henry Kiel, who died in 1932. 
The surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Kono and two sons, 
George H. Levenhagen and Carl F. Levenhagen, all of Manitowoc; one sister, 
Mrs. Meta Schwartz of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from Thursday at 2 p.m. 
until Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock when it will be removed to the Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran church. Funeral services will be conducted at the church 
Friday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1939  P. 2
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[Mrs. Louise Kiel/bur. 09-22-1939/age 77 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Mrs. Charles Levenhagen lot]


LOUISE KIEL     (d. 1951)

Mrs. Fred Kiel Sr., 85, of 630 North Ninth street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
the Holy Family hospital after an illness of two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Lutheran church 
in Manitowoc. Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate. Burial will be made at 
Evergreen cemetery.
The former Louise Kiel was born April 15, 1866 in the town of Franklin. She was 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kiel. In 1889 she was married to Fred Kiel 
and they lived on a farm in the town of Manitowoc. The couple moved to this city 
in 192_.  She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Grace Lutheran 
church.
Survivors are her husband; a son, Fred Jr.; a brother, William Kiel of Reifs 
Mills; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc , from Wednesday noon 
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church to be lie in 
state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1951  P. 14
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[d. 06-26-1951/age 82 yrs./bur. on Henry Kiel lot]


LUCY J. KIEL

Lucy J. Kiel, age 61, of 709 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, died Monday, March 27, 1995, 
at her residence.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, 1995, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Lucy was born January 7, 1934, in Cato, daughter of Eleanor Reitmeyer Sittman 
and the late Clarence Sittman. She was employed at Lakeside Packing Company for 
many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Kiel, Manitowoc, Lou Ann Boettcher and 
her fiance, Paul Jerabek, Mishicot; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary Kiel, 
Richard and Judy Kiel, Edward Kiel, and his fiancee, Jennifer Grimes, all of 
Manitowoc; her mother, Eleanor Sittman; seven grandchildren, Sandy and Jim 
Gauthier, Two Rivers, Steven Klein, Two Rivers, Michelle Boettcher, Manitowoc, 
Chad Boettcher, Mishicot, Holly Kiel, Manitowoc, Melanie Kiel, Manitowoc, Josh 
Kiel, Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren, Seth Gauthier, Two Rivers, Derek 
Gauthier, Two Rivers, Brittany Klein, Manitowoc; four sisters; five brothers, 
nieces, nepehws, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded 
in death by Edmund Baumgartner.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, form 10 a.m. Friday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 1995 P. A2
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[single/cremains/bur. on Edmund Baumgartner lot]


MARILYN JOAN KIEL

Marilyn Kiel, six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kiel of 437 South 
32nd street died suddenly this morning at Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Marilyn was born Jan. 1, 1943 in Manitowoc. She is survived by her parents; 
six brothers, Wayne, Leland, Dale, Gary, Jerome and Bruce; sister Carol.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday until time of 
services on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 02-07-1949/age 6 yrs./bur. on Alvin Kiel lot]


MARY KIEL  (d. 1918)

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. W. KIEL, ILL FOUR DAYS
Confined to her bed only four days, Mrs. William Kiel passed away 
at her home on North Fourteenth street last night, aged 59 years. 
She was born in the town of Mishicot and was married to Mr. Kiel 
thirty seven years ago. Her husband and four children survive. 
George Kiel of Whitelaw; Mrs. ? Krieie, Stetsonville; Mrs. Edwin 
Fri? of this city, and Mrs. Elton ? of Cato. Two brothers, Louis 
K? of Cooperstown and George Kahl? of Two Rivers also survive. 
Funeral arrangements have not been made. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 17, 1918
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Mrs. William Kiel, died Monday night at her home on North 14th St., after an 
illness of four days, aged 59 years. She was born in the Town of Mishicot and 
was married to Mr. Kiel thirty-seven years ago. Her husband and four children 
survive, George Kiel of Whitelaw, Mrs. A. Kreie, Stetsonville, Mrs. Edwin 
Fricke of this city and Mrs. Elton Morgan, Cato. Two brothers, Louis Kahre of 
Cooperstown and George Kahre of Two Rivers, also survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 19, 1918
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[bur. 09-19-1918/cause: hypostatic/bur. on William M Kiel lot]


MARY F. KIEL

Mary F. Kiel, age 89, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died early 
Saturday morning January 13, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Services will be  held Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mary was born February 18, 1911 in Thorp, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frank 
and Helen Balcer Zaborowski. On March 8, 1936 she married Alvin F. Kiel at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Alvin preceded her in death on February 5, 
1992. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1986. Mary was a 
former member and president for 15 years of the Lakeshore Ostomy club.
Survivors include 7 sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne and Barbara Kiel, Manitowoc, 
Leland and Shirley Kiel, Manitowoc, Dale and Jane Kiel, Panama City Beach, Florida, 
Gary and Sandra Kiel, Waukesha, Jerome and Judy Kiel, Kiel, Bruce and Nancy Kiel, 
Green Bay, Warren and Paulette Kiel, Texas; 2 daughters and sons-in-law: Carol 
Scharnhorst, Iowa, Lynn and Kevin Buschey, Grafton; 2 daughters-in-law Carol Ann 
Kiel, Alabama, Dawn Kiel, Texas; 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also 
surviving are 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law: Estelle (Jim) Ignasiak, Margie 
(Fred) Levendusky, Florence (Marcus) Heidorf, and Lillian Felber. Further survived 
by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her 
husband, Alvin in 1992; infant son, Alvin Jr.; a daughter, Marilyn Kiel; 2 
grandchildren, Scott and Janelle Kiel; 1 great-grandson; a son-in-law, Norman 
Scharnhorst; 3 brothers: Andrew Zaborowski, Tony Zaborowski, Walter Balcer, and 4 
sisters: Frances Zaborowski, Theresa Ponick, Pauline Quick, and Clara Zaborowski.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 15, 
2001 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. 
led by Deacon William Klein.
Memorial may be made to Mary's favorite charity, Pro Life.
A Prayer for Mom
Dear Jesus, as you gaze over your banquet hall tonight, find you newest soul. She's 
the peaceful little old lady in the back. She's sitting with a big guy with a huge 
smile and a tear in his eye. He's been patiently waiting for many years. She's 
holding baby Janelle and Greg's little son, Alvin Jr., Marilyn and Scott are standing 
near her. THAT'S OUR MOM! She's finally home. For nearly a century she's loved you. 
She's been a loving mother, and understanding, loving wife, and faithful friend. She 
has no more pain, fear or loneliness. Please invite her to dine at the head table at 
your banquet...
God knows she earned it.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 2001 P. A6


MATHILDA KIEL

WOMAN MISSING FOR (sic) 
BODY FOUND IN CISTERN AT HOME 
MRS. HENRY KIEL, NORTH NINTH STREET, HAD BEEN ILL FOR LONG TIME AND WAS 
DESPONDENT OVER CONDITION 
USE PULMOTOR IN EFFORT TO SAVE WOMAN, BUT TOO LATE 
Despondent over ill health from which she had suffered for months, Mrs. Henry 
Kiel, a resident of North Ninth street, is believed to have taken her own life 
yesterday, Mrs. Kiel’s dead body having been found in a cistern in the basement 
of the home late in the day. Efforts to resuscitate her proved unavailing, the 
woman having been dead some time when found. She was 50 years of age. 
Mrs. Kiel was last seen alive at 3 o’clock when Miss Rose Benvinver, of 
Mischicott, who had been employed at the Kiel home, left the house for the 
afternoon. Returning at 5 o’clock Miss Benvinver found Mrs. Kiel absent and 
hearing that she might have been stricken by illness, made a search of the 
house. Discovering the door leading to the cellar open, she hurriedly visited 
the basement and discovered the body.
The cistern is brick walled and about five feet high and to reach the top Mrs. 
Kiel had overturned a wash tub and placed a pail on top of it and then climbed 
to the top by means of an iron rod which extends from the side. The woman’s 
slippers and her sweater had been removed and were found by the Benvinver girl 
on the floor near the tub and prompted the girl to look into the cistern to make 
the ghastly discover. 
Rushing from the cellar the girl summoned neighbors and Prof. C. J. Stangel, who 
resides in the neighborhood, assisted by others, drew the body from the cistern. 
There was about four feet of water in the cistern and the body was face downward, 
indicating that the woman had plunged into the opening head first. 
Physicians were summoned and every effort made to revive the woman but they were 
futile, it being said she had been dead for some time. It is believed that Mrs. 
Kiel, her mind temporarily unbalanced by brooding over her condition, had taken 
her life soon after the departure of Miss Benvinver from the house at 2 o’clock. 
Her little son was playing in the neighborhood and returned home just after the 
body had been carried from the cellar to an upstairs room. 
Mr. Kiel, who was absent during the afternoon at work south of the city, had no 
intimation of the tragedy until he reached the house at 6 o’clock, an hour after 
the body had been found. He had hesitated to leave home yesterday, owing to the 
illness of Mrs. Kiel but at noon when he had suggested that he would not go to 
work, his wife had urged him not to stay at home, declaring that she was feeling 
well and she appeared to be in better spirits than usual when he left the house. 
Mr. Kiel had a premonition that all was not well, however, and when he entered 
the home and found neighbors gathered in the house, he thought that Mrs. Kiel had 
suffered a collapse. When informed of her death and the tragic manner in which it 
occurred, he was prostrated. 
Mrs. Kiel was 50 years of age and had been previously married. She was the mother 
of one child, a boy of six, who with the husband, survive. Mrs. Kiel has five 
children by a former marriage, all surviving. 
News of the tragic death of Mrs. Kiel was received with deep regret by many 
friends who knew her.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 25, 1914  P. 1
********
[bur. 06-26-1914/cause: suicide by drowning/burial on Henry Kiel lot]


MILTON W. KIEL

Milton W. Kiel, 66, of 1017 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday evening, October 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Kiel was born Oct. 9, 1915, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late George W. and Florence Meisnest Kiel. He was graduated from Lincoln 
High School in 1932. He then went on to the Manitowoc County Teachers College 
where he received his degree in Elementary Education. Upon receiving his degree 
in teaching he taught education on the elementary level in Manitowoc County. In 
1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps until 1946, during which time he 
became first sergeant during World War II. Following his discharge to the United 
States in 1946 he became a full time life insurance agent. He married Dorothy 
Vosburg Aug. 16, 1947, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kiel was awarded a Chartered Life Underwriter Degree Sept. 15, 1965, from the 
American College of Life Underwriters, and a certificate in Pension Planning and 
Estate Planning in 1968-1969. He successfully completed all company basic and 
advanced schools and attended numerous Estate Planning and Advanced Underwriting 
Seminars and was a Counsellor Selling graduate in 1975. He qualified for National 
Quality Award 20 consecutive years and National Sales Achievement Award eight 
consecutive years. He served as a special agent of Northwestern Mutual Life 
Insurance Company here in Manitowoc. In 1976 he was president of the Northeastern 
Wisconsin CLU Chapter and was past president of the Manitowoc Association of 
Underwriters. He was a member of the Local, State and National Association of Life 
Underwriters. 
Active in civic affairs of Manitowoc, Mr. Kiel was past president of the Junior 
Chamber of Commerce which office he held in 1964, member of Manitowoc Chamber of 
Commerce where he was an ambassador and was past president  of the Manitowoc County 
Easter Seal Society. He was Manitowoc County's first representative of Wisconsin 
Heart Association. He was past president of Manitowoc Family service, in 1975-76 he 
served as president of the Rotary Club No. 502 here in Manitowoc where he was also 
very active in many other capacities among the Rotarians, board member of YMCA, Elks 
Lodge No. 867, Yacht Club, American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, Maritime Museum, 
Travelers Protective Association of America, and was very active at Memorial Hospital. 
He was a member of the board and lay leader of Wesley United Methodist Church.
It was his philosophy in doing business to help his clients and understand their 
needs. Their programs involve some of the most important decisions in their lives 
which affect the security for themselves, their families and their businesses. He 
was dedicated to helping people with the same honesty and integrity he would have 
applied to himself.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Douglas G. and 
Margaret Kiel and Steven W. Kiel of Milwaukee; two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah 
and Dennis Landis of Rota, Spain and Kristin Kiel of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother 
and two sisters-in-law, Lester and Beatrice Kiel of Whitelaw and Mr. Joyce Kiel of 
Beaver Dam; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marian and Earl Larson of Chilton and 
Betty and Clifford Beaupre of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Christina and Laura Kiel, 
many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A brother, Elwood Kiel, preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. The family will 
be at the church to meet with friends and relatives from 12:15 p.m. Friday until the 
hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1981 P. 3


MORITZ KIEL

Our wish expressed last week that Moritz Kiel would reach his 100th birthday, is
unfilled. He died on Saturday, one day after his 93rd birthday. He had been affected
by the ills of old age for a long time and had been bedridden recently, but we had
hoped that he would get better. Moritz Kiel was born 18 June 1816 in Lippe-
Detmold and came to America about 55 years ago. He worked for about a year at a
sawmill in Neshoto but then bought 40 acres of land on Town Line Road in Town
Manitowoc and settled there, and over the years turned it into one of the prettiest
farms in Manitowoc County, and he himself became one of the best known and
respected farmers of our county. For 20 years he was elected and reelected as Town
Assessor, a position he administered with great wisdom. As age encroached he turned
the farm over to his son Heinrich but kept it as his residence. He belonged to a
family of 10 brothers and 2 sisters, all of whom had resided in our county and of
whom he was the last. His wife preceded him in death many years ago and he has
surviving him 2 sons and a daughter, the latter living in California. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909
*******
On last Saturday, Moritz Kiel, a pioneer settler of this county, aged 93 years, 
died at the home of his son Henry who resides on the old homestead on the town 
line road in the town of Manitowoc, after a long illness. The deceased was the 
last member of a family of seven brothers and three sisters. His wife died 
several years ago. He was born in German and immigrated to this country over 55 
years ago. After a few years’ residence in this county he purchased 40 acres of 
land in the town of Manitowoc. At intervals he purchased adjoining tracts and 
the farm, which has been managed by his son Henry for some years, is one of the 
best in the county.
Mr. Kiel was a man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him because 
of his pleasing personality, uprightness of character and strict integrity. For 
over a score of years he held the office of assessor of the town of Manitowoc 
and established a reputation for honesty and justice.
He is survived by three children, Henry who resides on the old homestead, August 
of Branch, and Mrs. Louis Stadler of Los Angeles, Cal.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Graether of the Reformed church officiating. 
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 24, 1909
******
MORITZ KIEL, PIONEER DEAD
One of the Oldest Residents of the County Answers Final Call
WAS 93 AND CAME HERE 55 YEARS AGO
Moritz Kiel, one of the oldest residents of the county died at his home on the 
Townline Road, Town of Manitowoc, Saturday, the day following his 93rd birthday. 
Mr. Kiel's death resulted from an illness of long standing and which had confined 
to his bed for weeks before the end came. Mr. Kiel is survived by three children, 
two sons, Henry, who resides on the old homestead, August of Branch and Mrs. Louis 
Stadler of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Kiel has been dead several years.
Mr. Kiel's death removes the last member of a family of ten, seven brothers and 
three sisters who came here in the 40's and made the county their home. Mr. Kiel 
was engaged in the sawmill business for three years after his arrival here and 
then acquired a tract of 40 acres of land in the Town of Manitowoc to which he 
has added with passing of years until at his death, the farm is one of the best 
in the county. A son, Henry, conducted the farm in late years, Mr. Kiel making 
his home thereon. Despite his age, Mr. Kiel gave his attention to management of 
his property and was one of the successful farmers of the county.
A man of sterling worth and unimpeachable integrity, Mr. Kiel enjoyed the confidence 
and respect of his neighbors and the community and for a period of more than twenty 
years he served as town assessor and gained an enviable reputation in his work. For 
several years past he has been incapacitated for active work and had lived a life 
of retirement, never, however, losing his interest in the world's doings and he was 
well posted. He was a progressive agriculturist and the farm which he owned was one 
well-improved. Mr. Kiel was a man known for his general whole souled nature, always 
agreeable and pleasant and even in the last years of his life when affliction had 
made life a burden at times, he never lost his kindly manner and many will remember 
him for it. Mrs. Kiel died some years ago and was sincerely mourned by her husband. 
The funeral will be held Tuesday, Rev. Graether of the Reformed Church, officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., June 21, 1909
******
[cause: Brights disease]


OSCAR C. KIEL

Oscar C. Kiel, age 67, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Monday, November 22, 
1993, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday November 24 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born October 31, 1926, in Manitowoc, son of the late Oscar and Adeline Saur Kiel 
Sr. Oscar was a veteran of World War II. He married the former Bertha Mae Denis, 
November 19, 1967, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death December 12, 1986.
Survivors include relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 12 noon Wednesday until the time of 
services at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1993  P. A2
*********
[widower of Bertha Kiel]


ROBERT KIEL    (d. 1935)

ROBERT KIEL DIES FRIDAY 
Town of Kossuth Man Will Be Buried On Monday 
Robert Kiel, 66, died yesterday at his home in the town of Kossuth of heart 
trouble. He was sick for the last several months.
Funeral services will be from the home at 1:30 on Monday afternoon. The Rev. 
Otto Mehnke of the Reformed church will officiate. Interment will take place 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kiel was born on a farm in the town of Kossuth on Nov. 29, 1868. He was a 
farmer and lived on the farm he was born on all his life. He married Adelia 
Schuette on December 24, 1910. Survivors are the widow; one brother, Richard 
Kiel, Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. Emma Spoentgen, Madison.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1935  P. 5
*******
[bur. 04-29-1935/age 66 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation
senile degeneration of heart/bur. on Otto Carl Schuette lot]
*******
WEDDING AT SPOENTGEN'S
Robert Kiel and Miss Adelia Schuette Wed at Yule Tide
Wedding bells mingled with those of Yule tide at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Spoentgen, where Miss Adelia Schuette and Robert Kiel both of the Town of Kossuth 
took the vows that bound them for life. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Spoentgen 
who opened their home to the coupe for the gladsome event. Attendants to the couple 
were Miss Minnie Schuette and William Kahrs and after the wedding a bounteous repast 
was partaken of by the party of guests. Rev. Grether pronounced the vows. The couple 
will live on the Town line road near Shoto where Mr. Kiel will take over the 
homestead of the family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 28, 1910


SCOTT W. KIEL    (d. 1980)

Scott W. Kiel, 24, of 924 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, September 16, 
at University Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kiel was born August 10, 1956, at Manitowoc, son of Wayne and Violet Olp 
Kiel. He had been employed at Northern Laboratories, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, Wayne and Barbara Kiel of Manitowoc 
and his mother, Violet Olp Trinka of Green Bay; a brother, William, a sister, 
Angela, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kiel and Mr. and Mrs. William Kimball 
and his fiancé, Connie Puls of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to Cancer Research 
Center, Madison, Wisconsin.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1980 P.3
*******
[d. at Madison, WI/son of Wayne Kiel/bur. on Alvin Kiel lot]


TWIN BABIES KIEL

TWIN 1 GIRL
Twin 1 Kiel
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Twin 1 Kiel
Gender  Female
Race	White
Birth Date	12 Sep 1882
Birth Place	Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Ch Kiel Jr
Mother  Anna Pitts
FHL Film Number	1305081
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Kiel
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Kiel not named
Color/Sex: White Female
Father: Christ Kiel Jr
Mother: Anna
Birthplace: town of Kossuth, Manito
Death Date: 12 Sep 1882
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Burial place: Evergreen Cem. Manitowoc
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"

TWIN 2 BOY
Twin 2 Kiel
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Twin 2 Kiel
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Date 12 Sep 1882
Birth Place	Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Ch Kiel Jr
Mother  Anna Pitts
FHL Film Number	1305081
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Kiel
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name: Kiel not named
Color/Sex: White Male
Age: a few days
Father: Chs Kiel Jr
Mother: Anna
Birthplace: Kossuth town, Man Co
Death Date: 12 Sep 1882
Death County: Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: debility
Burial place: Evergreen Cemetery, Man. City
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Chr. Kiel (2 babies)/bur. 09-28-1882]


WILHELMINE KIEL  (d. 1890)

A singular accident, or rather a series of accidents occurred last week near this city. 
Mrs. Moritz Kiel, living about 4 miles north of this place on the town line road, while 
crossing the street near her residence, noticed a run-away team, close upon her, which she 
attempted to dodge, but failed, the horses ran her down and she was picked up in an insensible 
condition but after a time revived sufficiently to tell the cause of the accident. She was at last got 
into comfortable condition when Mr. Kiel immediately came to town to obtain a warrant for the 
arrest of the driver of the run-away team. Officer Pierce started and at last found the corpse of the 
culprit, who, it appears, being under the influence of liquor, had (after running down Mrs. Kiel) a 
second run-away, which resulted in his own death before the warrant could be served. The last 
reports are that Mrs. Kiel is very badly hurt and not expected to live. -- Manitowoc Cor., Milwaukee Sentinel
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Apr. 18, 1878 
*****
[cause: dropsy of the heart] 


WILHELMINE KIEL  (d. 1916)

DEATH CLAIMS TWO OF SAME NAME, RESIDENTS IN SAME BLOCK, 
WITHIN PERIOD OF 24 HOURS; PIONEERS
MRS. HENRY KIEL, 81, DIES AT HOME ON NORTH NINTH STREET AND 24 HOURS 
LATER HER NEPHEW, HENRY KIEL, AGED 71, IS SUMMONED FOUR DOORS AWAY. 
LATTER RESIDENT HERE SINCE 1849
Death claimed two persons of the ???? age and related, residents of 
the same block, within a twenty four hour period from Saturday night 
to Sunday, in this city.
Following the death Saturday evening of Mrs. Wilhemina Kiel, widow of 
Henry Kiel, and a pioneer resident of the county at her home, 836 North 
9th street, her nephew, Henry Kiel, residing with his daughter, Mrs. 
Herman Spoentgen in the same block, four years, from Mrs. Kiel's home, 
answered the final summons Sunday evening.
Mrs. Kiel was 81 years of age, having been born in Germany April 3, 1935. 
She came to America in 1857, the family locating at Lake Mills. She was 
married in 1861 to Mr. Kiel at Watertown and the couple took up their home 
on a farm on the Shoto road where they resided until eighteen years ago 
when they retired. Mr. Kiel died in 1899. Mrs. Kiel is survived by three 
children, Fred and Charles of this city and Mrs. Henry Eberhardt of Four 
Corners. Two grandchildren, Freddie and Marie Kiel, and a half sister, Mrs. 
B.L. Herman of Chicago, also survive.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock from the late home, 830 North 
Ninth street, Rev. Machmiller, officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 17, 1916 P.1
*********
[bur. 01-18-1916/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Henry Kiel lot]
*********
(Note: I split this article and put it with each of the deaths)


WILLIAM KIEL

WILLIAM KIEL, ASYLUM BOARD MEMBER IS DEAD
William Kiel, life long resident of the county and a member of the board of 
trustees of the Manitowoc county asylum, being treasurer of the board, died 
at his home on N. Fourteenth street early today, aged 65. Mr. Kiel had been 
in failing health during the winter but had been seriously ill only one week. 
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, leaving the home at 1:30, with 
services at the Reform church at 2 and burial at Evergreen.
Mr. Kiel was born at Neshoto, Nov. 6, 1854 and made his home on a farm in 
Franklin up to eight years ago when he removed to the city. He was married 
in 1881, Mrs. Kiel preceding him in death two years ago. Mr. Kiel served as 
treasurer of the asylum board for twelve years, being a member of the board 
at his death.
Four children survive Mr. Kiel, being George, on the farm at Franklin; Mrs. 
Adolph Kreie, Stetsonville; Mrs. Irving Fricke, this city and Mrs. Elten 
Morgan, Cato. Two brothers, Henry of Two Rivers and Carl, and a sister, Mrs. 
Sophia Couners, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1920 P. 1
*********
[William C. Kiel/bur. 04-09-1920/cause: prostatitis]


EMMA KIELSMEIER

Mrs. Emma M. Kielsmeier, 93, formerly of 317 11th St., a resident of the Fond 
du Lac Lutheran Home, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1988, at the Lutheran Home.
Mrs. Kielsmeier was born Feb. 13, 1894, a daughter to August and Dorothea Pieplow 
Tills in Manitowoc Rapids. On April 18, 1914, she was married to Hugo C. Kielsmeier 
at St. John's Lutheran Church, Manitowoc Rapids.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a former member of the Gleaners 
Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Audrey) Kottke of Fond du Lac; two sons, 
Lester O. of Denver, Colo., and Elwood W. of Bull Shoals, Ark.; six grandchildren; 
and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband on March 13, 1972, one daughter, two 
brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Mach Funeral Chapel. The 
Rev. Michael C. Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call Saturday at the funeral chapel from noon until 1 p.m.
Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday, February 4, 1988 P. 20
********
[d. at Fond du Lac WI/widow of Hugo C. Kielsmeier]


HUGO C. KIELSMEIER

Funeral services for Hugo C. Kielsmeier, 80, of 317 E. 11th St., who died Monday 
at St. Agnes Hospital here he was a patient for one week, will be held at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at Bidlingmaier-Hornby Funeral Home. 
Pastor Karl A. Gurgel will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Mr. Kielsmeier was born April 4, 1891, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, 
a son of Fred and Metta Bahr Kielsmeier. He married Emma Tills on April 18, 1914, 
at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids.
He farmed for 30 years in Manitowoc County and was affiliated with the dairy industry 
all his life. He moved to Fond du Lac in 1944 where he was a field man with a local 
cheese company, retiring in 1962. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Lester O. Kielsmeier of Denver, Colo., and 
Elwood W. of Madison; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Kouke? of Fond du Lac; six grandchildren; 
three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Col. Samuel K. of Bradenton, Fla., and 
Arnold of Phoenix, Ariz. 
A daughter, three brothers and a sister preceded Mr. Kielsmeier in death.
Fond du Lac Reporter, March 14, 1972  P. 19 
********
[d. at Fond du Lac WI]
********
A WEDDING OF NOTE IN RURAL DISTRICT TODAY
Hugo Kielsmeyer and Miss Emma Tills United in Wedlock
A wedding of more than usual interest in the rural district was celebrated this 
afternoon when Hugo Kielsmeyer of the Town of Newton, brother of Otto and Rudolph 
Kielsmeyer of this city and son of F.A. Kielsmeyer of Newton and Miss Emma Tills 
of Manitowoc Rapids were joined in wedlock. The wedding was a large one, a large 
concourse of friends being invited to the event besides a large number of relatives 
of the contracting parties.
The wedding was celebrated at the Newton Church, Rev. Oplegger officiating and 
Miss Ida Tills, sister of the bride and Anthony Krumdick being attendants. The 
wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride at Rapids.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 18, 1914 page 8


IRENE KIELSMEIER

Bring Body Of Babe Here For Burial
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Kielsmeier of Seymour are mourning the death of their 
daughter, Irene, aged two years and two months, who died Saturday morning 
after an attack of convulsions. The body was brought to this city and the 
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Otto A. 
Kielsmeier home, Hamilton and Ninth streets. Burial will be at Evergreen 
and the services will be in charge of Rev. Toepel of Newton. Besides the 
parents, two brothers, Lester and Elwood survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Kielsmeier formerly resided at Centerville and took up their 
home at Seymour, two years ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 26, 1925 P. 2
*******
(Irene Minnai Kielsmeier/d. 01/24/1925/bur. 01/27/1925/from records of 
St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)


ELEANOR M. KIENZLER

Eleanor M. Kienzler, age 92, of 820 N. 6th St,. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday, September 26, 1997, at her residence
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 29, 1997, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Eleanor was born August 17, 1905 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and 
Emily Krause Bertler. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, attended 
Sacred Heart Grade School and was a 1923 graduate of Lincoln High School. 
Eleanor married Ferris C. Kienzler August 10, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. Ferris preceded her in death April 5, 1980. She was a member 
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Eleanor was employed in the office of Schuette 
Brothers Department Store for 38 years prior to her retirement.
Survivors include cousins, other relatives and special friends, Francis and 
Dorothy Crechard, Manitowoc. In addition to her parents and husband, she was 
preceded in death by a brother, Paul and a sister, Helene Musiel.
Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, 
September 29, 1997, from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1997  P. A2


FARRIS C. KIENZLER

Farris C. Kienzler, 72, of 820 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
April 5, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kienzler was born Jan. 25, 1908, in Grant County, Wis., son of the late 
Charles D. Kienzler and Cora Farris Kienzler. He attended schools in Madison 
and was graduated from Delavan High School, moving to Manitowoc in the early 
1930s, residing here since. He married Eleanor Bertler Aug. 10, 1959, at Sacred 
Heart Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Keinzler had been employed at Hamachek Garage for 
27 years, retiring in 1967, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Cora Kienzler of Fennimore, Wis.; two 
aunts and an uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sulzer of Fennimore and Mrs. Vi Farris 
of Shawano and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Musiel of Manitowoc.
There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral  Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 1980 P.3
*********
[bur. on John Bertler lot]


ANNA KIESELHORST

Mrs. Kieselhorst Dies This Morning 
Mrs. Louis Kieselhorst, 75, died early this morning in this city. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Leschke funeral home. 
Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Ann Krueger, was born at Newton in 1861. 
She was married to Louis Kieselhorst. He died many years ago.
Survivors are a son, Louis, city; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Roedig, city; a 
brother, Frank Krueger, Shawano; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hartman, Fall Creek, 
Wis. There are also seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Leschke funeral home and may be viewed there until the hour 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1936  P. 2
********
[bur. 1-4-1936/age 74 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Louis Kieselhorst lot]


BABY KIESELHORST  (d. 1927)

[cause: stillborn/moved from Newtonburg cemetery/
bur. on J.J. Hogan on Mrs. Hy Haefke lot 05-16-1942] 


BABY KIESELHORST  (d. 1934)

Kieselhont
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Kieselhont
Death Date	26 Apr 1934
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[bur. 4-26-1934/stillborn/bur. on Norbert Kieselhorst lot] 


CARMEN KIESELHORST

Miss Carmen A. Kieselhorst, age 92, of 1510 S. 30th St,. Manitowoc, died Monday, 
August 10, 1992 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 1992 at St. John United 
Church of Christ, 15th and Marshall St., Manitowoc with the Rev. Robert H. Meyer 
officiating with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born November 9, 1899, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. Daughter 
of the late Frederick and Wilelmina Schnell Kieselhorst. She was educated in the 
town of Liberty and was employed at National Tinsel Factory prior to her retirement. 
Carmen enjoyed gardening and yard work. She was a member of St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Loth, Milwaukee; her sister-in-law, Mr. 
Regina Kieselhorst, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews include Merlin and Helen Rodewald, 
Torrence Calif., Larry and Jennifer Kieselhorst, Newton; Franklin and Helen 
Kieselhorst, New Castle, Wyo., Ronald and Lila Kieselhorst, Franklin, N.C., Roger 
and Rita Kieselhorst, Wrightstown, Douglas and Darlene Loth, Appleton, Judith Loth, 
Milwaukee, and Donna Buck, Manitowoc, great niece and nephews also survive. Preceded 
in death by three sisters, Linda Vetter, Elma Rodewald, and Laura Kieselhorst; and 
two brothers, Helmuth and Werner Kieselhorst.
Friends may call at St. John United Church of Christ on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 
the time of service.
Memorials to St. John United Church of Christ will be appreciated. Reinbold Pfeffer 
Urbanek and Schlei are serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1992  P. A2
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[single/bur. on Frederick Kieselhorst lot]


CHARLES KIESELHORST

Charles Kieselhorst, 84, who had been making his home with his daughter, 
Mrs. Alfred Ramminger of 1221 South 14th street, died last night at the 
Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born in 1864 in Newton. His wife, who died 12 years 
ago, was the former Mary Hoefner. Moving to Manitowoc, he was employed 
in the Wagner hardware store until purchasing his own hardware store on 
Washington street which he operated 25 years. He sold his store to the 
Southside Hardware company.
Survivors are the daughter; son, Arnold of Mount Pulaski, Ill.; two 
grandchildren, Earl and Orville Ramming; two great-grandchildren.(Private)
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 22, 1948 P. 2
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[d. 12-21-1948/age 84 yrs.]
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*Note: The following is Charles' son (Arnold) marriage announcement:
Miss Addie Dow and Mr. Arnold Kieselhorst were united in marriage Saturday morning 
at the German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Carl Machmiller performing the ceremony. The 
maid of honor was Miss Milda Kieselhorst, sister of the groom, and Ernst Krueger of 
Reedsville was best man.
After a wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Kieselhorst left for Chicago on a wedding trip 
and upon their return will take up their residence on Columbus street.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dow, North 6th street, and has been 
employed by the telephone company as a "central" girl the past three years. The groom 
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kieselhorst and is associated with his father in the 
hardware business.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 16, 1909 P.1


EDWIN CARL LUDWIG KIESELHORST    

Edwin Kieselhorst, 80, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at 
Family Heritage Home where he resided.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Koch will officiate 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born May 6, 1896 in the Town of Newton son of 
the late John and Minnie Kiesow Kieselhorst. He attended Newtonburg 
schools and was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs.  Ella Rusch of Rt. 1, Manitowoc 
and nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, September 16, 1976 P.23
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Edwin Carl Ludwig Kieselhorst, born on 6 May 1896 in Tn Newton, 
son of John and Anna nee Kiesow Kieselhorst, baptized 21 June 1896 
at St John Luth, Newtonburg; confirmed 9 April 1911 at St. John Luth. 
Died 15 September 1976 at Manitowoc WI age: 80yr. 4mo. 9da., buried 
18 September, service First German Lutheran, Manitowoc, 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
[d. 09-15-1976/age 80 yrs.] (06 May 1896/Sep 1976/SSDI)


ELMER KIESELHORST

Chas. Kieselhorst received a message Saturday from the war department notifying 
him of the death of his son, Private Elmer Kieselhorst in France, August 11. He 
was wounded on August 8 and died three days later. He was 23 years of age and 
left here for Camp Custer Sept, 1917.
On September 21, messages were received from the war department announcing that 
Private Kieselhorst had been wounded in action on August 8 but no further word 
reached the family. Several weeks ago, Mr. Kieselhorst made an appeal to the Red 
Cross to assist in securing information as to the fate or whereabouts of his son, 
but the society was unable to find any record of the case and Mr. Kieselhorst 
last week appealed to the war department for information. Saturday night came 
the message announcing that his son had died August 11 from wounds received 
August 8. Mr. Kieselhorst has demanded an explanation from the war department of 
the long delay in reporting the death of his son. The deceased is survived by his 
parents, one sister, Mrs. Albert Ramminger of this city and a brother, Arnold of 
Crandon, Wis.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1918
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BODY OF SOLDIER HERO COMING FOR BURIAL AT HOME
The body of Private Elmer H. Kieselhorst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Kieselhort, 1221 South Fourteenth street killed in action in France, 
left New York at 10 o'clock this morning according to advices received, 
and will arrive here tomorrow. It will be accorded full military honors 
and the funeral will be in charge of the Guy Drews Post, American Legion.
Private Kieselhorst left this city with the first large draft contingent. 
He was assigned to service with Co. B. 115th Machine Gun battalion. He 
was severely wounded in action on August 8th and died in a first aid 
station two days later.
It is probable that the funeral will be held on Sunday. Definite 
announcement will be made tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 28, 1921 P.1 
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[d. 08-07-1918/bur. 07-31-1921/cause: W.R.I.A/bur. on Charles Kieselhorst lot]
(Possible explanation of the cause/died while recovering in action.)
[info from Laker Shopper: residence - Manitowoc, cause of death: wounds, 
11MGBN CO B]


ELSA KIESELHORST

DEATH ENDS BRAVE FIGHT OF YOUNG GIRL FOR LIFE
MISS ELSA KIESELHORST YIELDS TO GRIM DESTROYER AFTER 
UNEQUAL BATTLE FOR HEALTH FOR TWO YEARS
Death is all times sad but seldom has the pathos of the tragedy 
been brought home as in the demise yesterday of Miss Elsa, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kieselhost, who yielded her life to the Grim 
Destroyer after a brave battle of two years against the insidious 
ravages of incurable disease. Miss Kieselhorst’s death occurred at 
the family home on Washington street and the announcement is received 
with sincere sorrow by a large circle of friends to whom she had 
endeared herself. 
Miss Kieselhorst was but 25 years of age, having been born in this 
city Nov. 11, 1889. She attended the local schools and later became 
a teacher at Kiel and at Florence, Wis. Two years ago she contracted 
a cold which settled upon the lungs and developed tuberculosis and 
although everything known to medical science and every loving care 
was administered, the insidious disease sapped her vitals and day 
by day the responsive flame grew smaller until the breath of Death 
extinguished. Through months of suffering and despair the feeble 
flame shone out against hope but it was vain and the end came at 8:30 
yesterday. 
In the early days of her illness Miss Kieselhorst entered the 
sanatorium at River Pines, Stevens Point and it was thought that the 
illness had been checked and that she would be restored to health, but 
gradually the inroads of the disease became apparent and for weeks 
death had been but a question of time. A pathetic incident of the 
death of Miss Kieselhorst was the arrival here after her demise of 
George D. Seibert of Colgate, Wis., her affianced husband who, 
receiving the message that the end was near, hastened to the bedside 
of the girl who he had hoped a year ago to claim as a bride. Mr. 
Siebert arrived in the city last evening, an hour after death had 
claimed Miss Kieselhorst. 
He will remain for the funeral. Realizing that death was at hand, 
Miss Kieselhorst yesterday requested that former girl friends, with 
whom she had associated at school be sent for and there was an 
affecting scene at the home when several of her friends visited her. 
Besides her parents decedent is survived by four sisters, Mrs. A. 
Roepke, Misses Lenora, Lillian and Irene Kieselhorst. The funeral 
will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2:30 
from the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 20, 1915, Page 1
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[dau. of Herman Kieselhorst/cause: phthisis]


FRIEDRICH KIESELHORST

F. KIESELHORST LIBERTY FARMER DIES AT HOME 
Frederick L. Kieselhorst, well known farmer of the Town of Liberty, died at 
the family home Monday of diseases incident to old age. The funeral will be 
held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, the Rev. P. Hensel officiating 
at the service and burial will be made at the Liberty cemetery.
Frederick Kieselhorst was born in the Town of Liberty, not many miles from the 
homestead where he died, November 20, 1853, and was 68 years old. He attended 
the rural schools and grew to manhood in the old town and February 18, 1890 
was married to Miss Minnie Schnell, the wife who with seven children survives 
to mourn his death. The couple took up a home in Liberty and have always resided 
there. The children are Mrs. Arthur Vetter of Valders, Mrs. Hugo Rodewaldt of 
Newton and Helmuth, Laura, Werner, Carmen, and Gertrude, at home. Besides the 
widow and children, four brothers, Ernst and John of Newton, Charles and Herman,
of this city and three sisters, Mrs. August Lippert and Mrs. John Ludwig of 
Newton and Mrs. Louis Lippert of Liberty also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 29, 1921  P. 4
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[removed from Liberty cemetery to Evergreen cemetery/bur. 10-02-1950]


HELMUTH A. KIESELHORST

Helmuth A. Kieselhost, 82, of 622 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born April 12, 1896, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Schnell Kieselhorst. He was 
educated at Webster School and employed as a carpenter with Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1961. He was a member of Eagle Aerie 
706 of Manitowoc and the Carpenters Union No. 849.
Survivors include three sisters, Miss Laura M. Kieselhorst and Miss Carmen A. 
Kieselhorst of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmore (Gertrude) Loth of Milwaukee; a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Regina Kieselhorst of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives. 
A brother, Werner and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Linda) Vetter and Mrs. Hugo 
(Elma) Rodewald, preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 1979  P. 3
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[bur. on Mrs. Fredrick Kieselhorst lot]


HENRY H. KIESELHORST

Henry H. Kieselhorst, 84, of 1216 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born Feb. 28, 1887, in the Town of Newton, son of the late 
John and Minnie Kiesow Kieselhorst. He married Linda Rusch Jan 15, 1914, in the 
Town of Liberty. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton until 1956?, retiring 
and coming to Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death six months ago Wednesday.
Survivors include a brother, Edwin, of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Ella 
Rusch and Mrs. Freida Vetting, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Alma Mathias of Fond du Lac. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 12, 1971  P. 32
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[d. 05-11-1971/age 84 yrs.]
(28 Feb 1887/May 1971/SSDI)


HERMAN W. KIESELHORST

Herman Kieselhorst, 74, who operated the Park View hotel and tavern on Washington 
street until his retirement __ years ago, died at 7:30 o’clock last night at his 
home, 1424 S. 9th street. He was ill one month.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born Aug. 3, 1867, in the town of Liberty and married Miss 
Ottelia Schmidt July 21, 1887. They resided in the town of Liberty for two years 
and then moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Kieselhorst died six years ago.
The survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Roepke of the town of Newton, Mrs. 
Lenore Kortas of the town of Newton, Mrs. Irene Leschke of this city and Miss 
Lillian Kieselhorst at home; one brother, Charles, city; two sisters, Mrs. August 
Lippert of this city and Mrs. Louis Lippert of the town of Liberty; and 13 grand-
children.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Wattawa, Urbanek & 
Schlei funeral home and at 1:30 o’clock at the 1st German Evangelical Lutheran 
church. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 19, 1942 P. 3
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[cause: apoplexy]


LAURA KIESELHORST    (d. 1969)

Mrs. Louis C. Kieselhorst, 85, of 1909 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kieselhorst, nee Laura Blumenstein, was born Dec. 12, 1884, at Fergus Falls, 
Minn., daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta Mc Glaughend Blumenstein. She 
came to Manitowoc with her parents as a child, and was married Jan. 24, 1903, to 
Louis C. Kieselhorst in the Town of Newton. She was a member of the Women’s Guild.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Kabata, of Manitowoc; 
three brothers, Walter of Mosinee, Arthur of Tampa, Fla., and Herbert of Kalamazoo, 
Mich.; a sister, Mrs. George Reichert, of Manitowoc; a grandson and two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this Friday evening until 
Saturday noon and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1969  P. 10
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[d. 01-30-1969/age 85 yrs./wife of Louis C. Kieselhorst]


LAURA M. KIESELHORST    (d. 1985)

Miss Laura M. Kieselhorst, 91, of 622 S. 26th Street, Manitowoc, died early 
Tuesday morning, July 9, at Holy Family Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of 
Christ. The Rev. Arthur C. Wille will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Kieselhorst was born May 19, 1894, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Schnell Kieselhorst. 
Laura grew up and was educated in the Town of Liberty. She was employed at 
Mirro Aluminum Company and then at Sengbusch Company in Milwaukee for many 
years. Miss Kieselhorst then retired and moved to Manitowoc in 1945. She 
was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. For her 
hobbies Laura enjoyed cooking, baking and funiture restoring.
Survivors incldue two sisters, Miss Carmen A. Kieselhorst of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Gertrude E. Loth of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Regina Kieselhorst 
of Manitowoc and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also 
survived. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Helmuth and Werner 
and two sisters, Mrs. Linda Vetter and Mrs. Elma Rodewald.
Friends may call at St. John United Church of Christ, 15th & Marshall Street, 
from 9 a.m. on Thursday morning until the hour of service. Urbanek and 
Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1985 P. 3
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[bur. on Mrs. Fredrick Kieselhorst lot]


LINDA KIESELHORST

Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst, 77, of 1206 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kieselhorst, nee Linda Rusch, was born Jan. 4, 1893, in the Town of 
Liberty, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Lubke Kieselhorst. She 
was married to Henry Kieselhorst Jan. 15, 1915 in the Town of Liberty. After 
their marriage they located on a farm in the Town of Newton, retiring 21 
years ago and coming to Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, three sisters, Mrs. Ida Nasso and Mrs. Albert 
Fritsch of Milwaukee and Mrs. Bertha Schultz, of the Town of Liberty. Five 
brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 12:30 p.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 12, 1970  P. 9 
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[d. 11-12-1970/age 77 yrs./wife of Henry Kieselhorst]


LILLIAN I. KIESELHORST

Miss Lillian Kieselhorst, 70, who resided with her sister, Mrs. Edwin Roepke, 
2410 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Kieselhorst was born March 27, 1894, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Herman and Ottelia Schmidt Kieselhorst. 
Survivors besides Mrs. Roepke are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Lenore) Kortas and 
Mrs. Edward (Irene) Leschke, of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, 
after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon when the casket will be removed to the 
church for viewing until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1967  P. 5
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[bur. on Herman Kieselhorst lot]


LOUIS KIESELHORST  (d. 1921)

Newton Pioneer Passes at Age of 65
Louis Kieselhorst, prominent farmer of the town of Newton, died yesterday 
afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Roeding with whom he 
had made his home during the past two years. He had suffered a stroke of 
paralysis and was followed by heart failure, causing his death. The 
decedent was born in the town of Newton December 18, 1855 and was sixty-
five years old at the time of his demise. Besides the above named daughter 
he leaves one son, Louis, of this city, surviving him. Five brothers, 
Ernst, Fred, John, Carl and Herman, and three sisters, the Mesdames August 
and Louis Lippert and Mrs. John Ludwig, all of this county also survive. 
The funeral will take place next Sturday afternoon from the house, with 
interment at Evergreen in this city, Rev. Toepel of Newton officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 2, 1921 P.5
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[bur. 03-05-1921/cause: cerebral hemorrage]


LOUIS C. KIESELHORST  (d. 1973)

Louis C. Kieselhorst, 92, of 1909 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born Jan. 7, 1881, in the Town of Newton, son of the 
late Louis and Anna Krueger Kieselhorst. He married Laura Blumenstein Jan. 
24, 1903, in the Town of Newton. He was a cabinetmaker and carpenter in 
Manitowoc until his retirement. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 30, 
1969. He was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 
of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Myrtle) Kabot, of Manitowoc, 
a grandson, Leon, and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock 
this Friday afternoon until noon, Saturday and then at the church until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 20, 1973
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[d. 04-19-1973/age 92 yrs.] (b. 7 Jan. 1881/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)


MARY KIESELHORST

KIESELHORST RITES MONDAY
Woman Dies At Home Last Night on 14th Street
Mrs. Charles Kieselhorst, 69, died Thursday night at the home, 1221 South 
14th street. She has been in failing health for several years.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m., from the home and at 
two o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born In Newton
Mrs. Kieselhorst, whose maiden name was Mary Hoefner, was born in Newton 
in 1866 and married Mr. Kieselhorst in 1887. They located in this city 
where Mr. Kieselhorst operated a hardware store for many years.
Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Ramminger, city; a son, 
Arnold, city; a brother, Henry C. Hoefner, Newton, two grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
The body will be removed to the home Saturday afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and may be viewed there until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, June 12, 1936 P. 2
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[bur. 6-15-1936/age 69 yrs/cause: heart failure/wife of Charles Kieselhorst]


NORBERT H. KIESELHORST

Norbert H. Kieselhorst, 77, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday afternoon, October 27, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 pm Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Bruce McKenney will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born September 3, 1910 in the Township of Newton, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Fred and Anna Hefke Kieselhorst. He grew up and was 
educated in the Township of Newton, moving to Manitowoc as a young man. He a
ttended Manitowoc Vocational School. Mr. Kieselhorst worked for Schmidtman School 
Supply Company for over 50 years, retiring in 1976. Mr. Kieselhorst was a part-
time Insurance Salesman for the former German Lutheran Fire Insurance company. 
He married Renata W. Haupt on Septmber 24, 1930 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Township of Liberty. Mr. Kieselhorst was a charter member of Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. He served as a Trustee on church boards for First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Renata; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frederic 
Kieselhorst of Watertown, Wisconsin, and Jerome and Janet Kieselhorst of Cedarburg, 
Wisconsin; a brother, Raymond Kieselhorst of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Lori, 
Nathan, Philip, Paul and Kristen; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
an infant daughter and one sister, Anita Glaeser.
Friends may call at Reinbold PFeffer Urbanek and Schlei  9th Street Chapel, 5 pm 
to 8 pm Thursday and Friday at the church from noon to the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to Bethany School Building Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 28, 1987 page 18
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[husband of Renata Kieselhorst]


OTTILIE KIESELHORST

PASSES AFTER HEART ATTACK
Mrs. Herman Kieselhorst To Be Buried Saturday
Mrs. Herman Kieselhorst, 67, lifelong resident of the county, died last night 
at the home, 1424 South Ninth Street. She has been in failing health for several 
months. She suffered a heart stroke late Thursday. Funeral services will be 
Saturday at 1:30 pm from the home and at 2 pm from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Ottilla Schmidt was born at Newton in 1868. 
She was married there 47 years ago to Herman Kieselhorst. Two years later they 
came to this city and took over the Park View Hotel and sale stable on Washington 
Street.
Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Roepke and Mrs. Joseph 
Kortas, Newton; Mrs. Edward Leschke, Liberty; Mrs. Lillian Kieselhorst, city; a 
brother, Louis Schmidt, city; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Vogelsang, Landers, Wyo.; 
Mrs. Meta Ansorge, city; Mrs. Anna Ewald, Haven, Wis.; Mrs. Louise Behringer, 
Loyal, Wis.; and 12 grandchildren. 
The body will be removed to the home on South Ninth Street Friday morning from 
the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1935 page 7
*******
[cause: chronic myocarditis/wife of Herman Kieselhorst]
(Note: Month of death on stone doesn't match obituary newspaper date)


REGINA M. KIESELHORST

Regina M. Kieselhorst, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, 
October 9, 1994, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 1994, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 22, 1910, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Carl and Alvina Kattreh Lenz. She grew up and was educated in the town 
of Liberty. She married Werner S. Kieselhorst on September 27, 1930, at Trinity 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Werner preceded her in death 
September 8, 165. Regina was employed as a cook at various Manitowoc restaurants. 
She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aide.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Jean Buck, rural Manitowoc; four sons and 
daughters-in-law, Larry W. (Jennifer) Kieselhorst, Newton, Franklin A. (Helen) 
Kieselhorst, New Castle, Wyo., Ronald A. (Lila) Kieselhorst, Franklin, N.C., Roger W. 
(Rita) Kieselhorst, Greenleaf; one brother and sister-in-law, Edward (Marion) Lenz; 
two sisters, Helma Lenz and Lenore Neuser, all of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, 
Arvilla Lenz, Kiel and Gertrude Loth, Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren; four step-
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two 
brothers, Carl and Norman Lenz, one son-in-law Leonard Buck and one great-great-
granddaughter.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) and 
at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorials to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc or Manitowoc Lutheran High 
School would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 1994  P. A2
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[widow of Werner S. Kieselhorst] 


RENATA W. KIESELHORST

Renata Kieselhorst, age 86, a former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, December 31, 
1995, at the Wisconsin Lutheran Care Center in Milwaukee, where she had been a 
resident since February of 1991.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 1996, at Bethany 
Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev.'s Robert Kujawski and Bruce McKenney will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Renata Haupt was born February 10, 1909, in the Town of Liberty, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Charles and Emma Rusch Haupt. She attended 
local schools. On September 24, 1930, she married Norbert H. Kieslehorst, at Trinity 
Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. He preceded her in death on October 27, 
1987. Over the years, Renata worked at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. She was a 
member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and taught Sunday school at Bethany for many 
years and was also active in the church choir.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Frederic Kieselhorst, Watertown, 
Wis., Jerome and Janet Kieselhorst, Cedarburg, Wis.; five grandchildren, Lori and 
her husband, Mark Eisenmann, Milwaukee, Nathan and his wife, Lisa Kieselhorst, 
Watertown, Wis., Rev. Philip and his wife, Kathy Kieselhorst, Mainz, Germany, Paul 
Kieselhorst, Greenfield, Wis., Kristen Kieselhorst, Cedarburg, Wis.; three great-
grandsons, Evan, Aaron and Austin Eisenmann, all of Milwaukee; one sister-in-law, 
Gertrude Haupt, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and 
three brothers, Agon, Erich and Ottomar.
Family and friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of service.
Memorials wold be appreciated to the Kayla Garrigan Memorial Grade School Scholarship 
Fund or to the tuition assistance fund of the Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1996 P. A2
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[d. at Milwaukee WI/widow of Norbert Kieselhorst]


WERNER S. KIESELHORST

Werner S. Kieselhorst, 64, of 713 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died at 5:30 a.m. 
Wednesday of coronary heart disease at University Hospital, Madison, where he 
had been a patient a week.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin C. Roekle will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Kieselhorst was born Aug. 21, 1901, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late 
Frederick and Wilhelmina Schnell Kieselhorst. He married Regina Lenz Sept. 27, 
1930, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, and the couple farmed in the 
township on Rt. 1, Manitowoc, until 1954, coming to Manitowoc. He had been 
employed as farm manager at Manitowoc County Hospital 10 years. 
Surviving are his wife, four sons, Larry W. and Roger, of Manitowoc, Franklin, 
of Cedarburg and Ronald, of Michigan City, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Buck, 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a brother, Helmuth Kieselhorst, of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Miss Laura and Miss Carmen Kieselhorst, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmer Loth, of 
Milwaukee; and 10 grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 pm. Friday until 
noon Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1965  P. 14
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[d. 09-08-1965/age 64 yrs.]
(21 Aug 1901/Sep 1965/SSDI)


WILHELMINE KIESELHORST

Mrs. Frederick Kieselhorst, 95, of 622 S. 26th St., Manitowoc , died at 11:45 
a.m. Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kieselhorst was born Wilhelmina Schnell Aug. 2, 1865, in the Town of Liberty, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adam and Marie Willert Schnell. She was 
married to Frederick Kieselhorst Feb. 18, 1890 at Newton and they farmed in the 
township for a number of years. He preceded her in death Nov. 28 1921. A son and 
two daughters also preceded her in death. She moved to Manitowoc in 1930, where 
she resided since.
Survivors include three daughters, Laura and Carmen, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Elmer 
Loth, of Milwaukee; two sons, Helmuth and Werner, of Manitowoc; a brother, August, 
of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the Ninth Street entrance of Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be 
moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from noon until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 8, 1961  P. 23
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[widow of Friedrich Kieselhorst]


CHARLES KIESOW

Charles Kiesow, 56, Dies This Morning After 5 Year Illness 
An illness of five years duration terminated this morning at the hospital when 
Charles Kiesow, 56, a life-long-resident of the city, passed away. The deceased 
was a millwright by trade and for 13 years was employed at the Goods Co. here. 
He was removed to the hospital nine weeks ago from his home, 1336 South Twelfth 
street. The deceased was married in 1904 to Miss Lydia Gaedke who died thirteen 
years ago. 
An adopted daughter, Mildred, one brother, Herman of Chicago, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Arthur Lange, Milwaukee, and Mrs. William Kropf of Watertown, survive. 
Burial will take place from the Lutheran church, South Eighth street, probably 
Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 27, 1931  P. 2
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[age 56 yrs/cause: carcinoma of bowels]


JOHANN KIESOW

Johan Kisow
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	Johan Kisow
Age	41
Birth Date	Abt 1839
Birthplace	Prussia
Home in 1880	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Street	Hancock Street
Dwelling Number	186
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Self (Head)
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Wilhelmine Kisow
Father's Birthplace	Prussia
Mother's Birthplace	Prussia
Occupation	Laborer
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Johan Kisow	41  Self (Head)
Wilhelmine Kisow 36	Wife 
Bertha Kisow 11  Daughter 
Hermann Kisow 8	Son 
Carl Kisow 4	Son 
Henriette Kisow 2	Daughter 
Charlotte Neitzel 66  Mother-in-law
"1880 United States Federal Census"


LYDIA (GAEDKE) KIESOW

Mrs. Lydia Kiesow, South Twelfth Street, wife of Charles Kiesow, died Saturday 
morning at the hospital of influenza, aged 30 years. Besides her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Goedke(sic), her husband nd one adopted child, the deceased is 
survived by two brothers, John and Edward and six sisters, Mrs. George Vollendorf, 
Mrs. Hugo Schroeder, Mrs. Edward Hopper, Mrs. Edw. Scherer, Mrs. Theo. Plautz 
and Miss Caroline Goedke. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Interment was 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1918
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CARD OF THANKS	
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness during our recent 
bereavement; also all those who sent floral offerings. We also wish to thank 
Rev. Machmiller for his kindness and sympathy.
CHAS. KIESOW AND FAMILY.
Manitowoc Herald News  Wednesday, October 16, 1918 pg. 4
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Manitowoc news:
The following persons in the city and vicinity were victims of Spanish influenza last week: 
Mrs. Charles Kiesow, 30, city; Henry Lensing, 23, Mishicot; Mrs. John Hrdino (sic), Branch.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, October 24, 1918 pg. 4
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[bur. 10-15-1918/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on Charles Kiesow lot]


WILHELMINA KIESOW  (d. 1887)

Wilhelmine Kiess
Census • 1870 United States Federal Census
Name	Wilhelmine Kiess
[Kiesow]
Age in 1870	39
Birth Date	abt 1831
Birthplace	Prussia
Dwelling Number	310
Home in 1870	Newton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	White
Gender	Female
Post Office	Kiel
Occupation	Keeping House
Father of Foreign Birth	Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth	Yes
Inferred Spouse	
Gottlieb Kiess
Inferred Children	
Carl Kiess
Jane Kiess
Henry Kiess
Anna Kiess
Wilhelmine Kiess
John Kiess
Household Members (Name)	Age
Gottlieb Kiess 43 
Wilhelmine Kiess	39 
Carl Kiess 12 
Jane Kiess 10 
Henry Kiess 8 
Anna Kiess 6 
Wilhelmine Kiess 4 
John Kiess 2
"1870 United States Federal Census"


WILHELMINA KIESOW  (d. 1922)

IN POOR HEALTH LONG TIME PASES TO REST
Mrs. Wilhelmina Kiesow Dies At Home Of Daughter
Mrs. Wilhelmina Kiesow died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Kropf, at 
Watertown Wednesday night of infirmities incident to old age. The body arrived 
here at noon today but the funeral arrangements had not been completed up to 
the hour of going to press. 
Mrs. Kiesow was 80 years old and was born in Germany, coming to this country and 
city in the early 70s with her husband. He died a few years later and the mother 
brought up a family of three children, keeping the family together until all had 
reached their majority. Up until three years ago she made her home with her sons, 
Herman and Charles Kiesow, and then moved to Watertown to live with her daughter. 
Death was not unexpected as Mrs. Kiesow had been in failing health for some 
months.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 17, 1922  P. 4
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[age 79 yrs/cause: apoplexy]


ASLAK H. KILAND
 
Death yesterday here in Manitowoc of Mr. A.H. Keeland, 
bookkeeper of the Torrison store.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Sept. 1895
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[Aslak KILLAND/cause: heart disease]


CAROLINE L. KILAND

Word has been received in Manitowoc of the death early this week at San Diego, 
Calif., of Mrs. Gustave H. Kiland, 84, a former resident. For many years she 
has been making her home in the west where her three sons are located. 
Funeral services will be held at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Roland Schwandt of the First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, will officiate.
Mr. and Mrs. Kiland spent much of their life in Manitowoc and moved to Madison 
when Mr. Kiland was named a state fire marshal. He died in 1934.
Survivors are three sons, Admiral Ingold N., of Coronado, Calif., Lars G. of 
Los Angeles; daughter Mrs. Andrae Byrd in Japan; brother, Edward Larson of 
Tacoma, Wash. 
The Frazier mortuary is in charge of the funeral rites.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1952  P. 2
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[Caroline Marie/d. at San Diego CA/bur. on Isaak Perry lot]


GUSTAV H. KILAND

A message received here this morning advised of the death at Chicago late 
Monday of Gustave (sic) H. Kiland, 76, a former resident of Manitowoc. He had 
been living a retired life in recent years. 
The body of Mr. Kiland will be brought to Manitowoc Wednesday evening on the 
late North Western road train and funeral services will be held Thursday at 
10:30 a.m. from the First Lutheran church. The Rev. Sunby of Rio, Wis., a 
nephew, will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kiland was born in this city and after attending schools here entered Luther 
college at Decorah, Iowa. Later he entered the University of Wisconsin for the 
study of law. After he was graduated he returned to Manitowoc and practiced law 
here for several years. 
In 1908 he was named to a position in the State Fire Marshal’s office and moved 
to Madison. He was promoted to chief inspector in the department and served until 
10 years ago when he moved to Chicago.
He is survived by the widow, Caroline Larson Kiland; a daughter, Andrea, Chicago; 
three sons, Lars, New York city, Carl, Madison, Ingolf, a commander in the United 
States navy; and a sister, Mrs. Inga Remmen, Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1939  P. 2
********
[d. at Chicago, IL/cause: hemiplegia/bur. on Isaak Perry lot]
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GUSTAV H. KILAND RETURNS TO MANITOWOC AND OPENS LAW OFFICE.
Gustav H. Kiland, who was born and reared in this city, returned here last week 
after an absence of sixteen years. He has opened a law office in room 7 of the 
O. Torrison Co. block, and will engage in the practice of law, especially in 
probate practice. He will also write fire insurance, and will conduct a real 
estate business. He came here from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he had been 
engaged in the practice of law. He graduated from the law department of the 
University of Wisconsin in 1889.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 11, 1906 P. 1


KENNETH K. KILEY

Kenneth M. Kiley(sic), 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kiley of 1706 16th 
street, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon at the Municipal hospital in Two 
Rivers. He was moved to the hospital last Tuesday with a ruptured appendix.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Emanuel Evangelical 
church in Two Rivers where he was a member of the church choir. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery in this city. 
He was born in Two Rivers in 1923 and was graduated from the Washington high 
school in 1941. He was active in band work and a member of the high school 
chorus.
After graduating from high school the young man became affiliated with the 
Meistersinger Guild male chorus in the tenor section and frequently did solo 
work. Studying the machinist trade at the vocational school after finishing 
high school young Kiley took employment with the Paragon Electric company 
where he had been working up to his sudden illness.
Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Ruth Kiley, a nurse in Chicago, and a 
brother, Private Harold Kiley, who is stationed at Fort Francis E. Warren, 
Wyoming. 
The body will be moved to the church Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Klein and 
Stangel Inc. funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1942  P. 2
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[age 18 yrs./moved to Two Rivers Forest View cemetery/died in Two Rivers, 
disinterred 11/4/1942]


ALICE KILLEN

Died at the home of her brother, in Manitowoc, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Alice 
Killen, wife of John Killen, aged 53 years.
Mrs. Killen came to Manitowoc county from her home in Essex county N.Y., in 
the spring of 1854, and taught school until October 1856, when she was married 
at Gibson in this county and commenced her married life on a new farm in the 
woods, in the town where she was married, where afterward three children were 
born to her, two sons and a daughter, all of whom are grown up and engaged in 
active life and are well a favorable known in the community.
When the war broke out, like many other young women, she gave up her loving 
husband to her country, and during his absence in the army she struggled along 
with her little ones as best she could, and no mother ever performed her whole 
duty to children and husband with more fidelity and carefulness than she. At 
the close of the war her husband returned to her, broken in health and unable 
to work on his farm, which he sold and commenced the mercantile business at Cato, 
in this county.
On Thursday last Mrs. Killen left her home in apparent good health, in company 
with her invalid sister, Mrs. Nelson Darling, to visit their aged mother, Mrs. 
N.B. Markham, at the home of their brother, J.D. Markham, in Manitowoc, where 
they arrived at 5 o'clock p.m. and had a pleasant visit with the family and 
retired in good spirits. At six o'clock the next morning Mrs. Darling noticed 
that she was breathing heavily and called in the family to her bed side; a 
physician was promptly on the spot but she breathed her last before he arrived.
The doctor pronounced the disease apoplexy. She was buried at Cato on Sunday last, 
and no more grief stricken and sorrowing family ever followed the last remains of 
a loving mother and devoted wife to her last resting place, than was hers.
The attendance of sorrowing friends and neighbors at the funeral was unusually
large, and her usefulness and kindness will be greatly missed by all her acquaintances. 
Her husband and family have the heartfelt sympathy of all who know them.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 21, 1882
********
Mrs. Alice Killen from Cato died while visiting her brother, 
Mr. Markham.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1882
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[bur. 12-7-1928/cause: apoplexy/removed from Cato, WI/bur. on W.W. Killen lot]


JOHN KILLEN  1833-1894

John Killen of Cato died in St. Petersburg, Florida on the 21st inst.,
from a stroke of paralysis received the day preceding his death.  He had
gone to Florida for the benefit of his health, which for the past few
years has been failing.  He had experienced good results from having
spent the winter preceding in that state, and sought relief there again
this winter.
He was born near Edinburgh, Scotland in 1833, and removed with his
parents to Waukegan, Ill., when about five years old.  When about 16
years of age, his father and mother died.  At that time he had hardly
any educational advantages, and at once commenced to earn a living as a
sailor on Lake Michigan in summer and as lumberman on both shores of
same in winter, and continued in these occupations until about the 1856,
when he located a homestead in the town of Mishicott, this county.  In
the fall of the same year he was married to Miss Alice Markham, sister
of Governor Markham, and commenced his married life on wild land,
heavily timbered, where he was found hard at work endeavoring to make
for himself and family a home when the war of the rebellion broke out.
Soon after he enlisted in the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry, and served in
same until the close of the war, when he returned to his home, broken in
health, in consequence of which he sold his farm and commenced in a
small way the mercantile business at Cato, Wisconsin where he built up
quite a large business.  Soon after going to Cato he buried his wife,
and afterwards married Miss Tenah Wederman.  He leaves a widow with a
son and daughter, and two sons and a daughter by his first wife.  He was
well known in Grand Army circles, and was a member of that organization
at the time of his death.
John Killen was a man of sturdy independence, large business capacity
and loyalty to his friends.  He was a good judge of men, and while not
demonstrative in his friendships, they were strong. No man ever
questioned his integrity and where he reposed confidence it was complete
and without reservation.  A straight line was always the direction his
effort took toward the accomplishment of an object.  This directness at
times, gave him the appearance of brusqueness, but it likewise gave him
the confidence of those with whom he did business.
He knew the right with intuitive quickness and always acted in
consonance with his perceptions.  His death will be a loss to Cato where
he had established so many industries which contributed to the
prosperity of the surrounding country.  There lived no better citizen
than John Killen.
From the Manitowoc Pilot, January 25, 1894
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Death of John Killen
An Old Resident of Manitowoc County Dies in Florida
Manitowoc Wis., Jan. 24.-
A telegram reached here today from St. Petersburg, Fla., announcing the death
by paralysis of John Killen of Cato, this county. He had been in the South in
the hopes of regaining his health when he was suddenly stricken down. The 
body will be brought home for burial. Mr. Killen was one of the staunch and 
prosperous citizens of Manitowoc county, and his accumulation of friends has
kept fully apace with his accumulation of wealth. He was among the first to
volunteer his services at the outbreak of the rebellion and among the last
to return after the victory was won. He was 64 years of age and leaves a wife,
two sons and a daughter. The funeral will take place from his residence at
Cato on Saturday next at 10 A.M., under the auspices of the Grand Army.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, January 25, 1894, col G

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(First publication Feb. 1st, 1893.) No. 8
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Killen deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Killen of Cato in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Tenah W. and Walter N. Killen of Cato in said county, having presented to said court their petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said John Killen died testate at St. Petersburg, Florida, on the 21st day of January, 1894; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Tenah W. Killen and Walter N. Killen are named therein as executors, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to them.
It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 27th day of Febuary (sic), 1894, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is furthered (sic) ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in The Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated January 30th, 1894.
By the Court,
F.E. Manseau, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 15, 1894 P. 2

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[bur. 12-7-1928/died at St. Petersburgh, FL/cause: apoplexy/
removed from Cato, WI/bur. on W.W. Killen lot]


MARY W. KILLEN

Mrs. Mary Killen, of 515 North Fourth street, widow of Walter N. Killen, 
Cato lumber and grain merchant and later a Manitowoc bank director, died 
early today at the Holy Family hospital. She was taken seriously ill at 
her home last Friday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier mortuary 
chapel in charge of the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Killen, nee Mary Wederman, was born at Clarks Mills. She spent her 
early life in that village and in Kaukauna. She later was employed in the 
Killen general store at Cato where she met Walter Killen to whom she was 
married in 1914.
Mr. Killen, for years postmaster at Cato, and engaged in the lumber, 
mercantile, hay and grain business and the manufacture of cheese boxes 
sold out his interests in Cato in 1921 and Mr. and Mrs. Killen moved to 
this city. Here he became a bank director and later retired from active 
business life. He died Nov. 21, 1932.
Mrs. Killen, since locating in this city was active in church and charitable 
circles. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Missionary and 
Ladies Aid societies of the church. Her affiliations also included membership 
in the Eastern Star and Kings Daughters.
Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Robinson and Mrs. Flora Engler, 
both of Wausau, Mrs. Katherine Killen, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Jacob Wilhelm, 
Marshfield; and several nieces and nephews.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the hour 
of the services Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, October 20, 1938 P. 2
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[d. 10-20-1938/age 74 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on W.W. Killen lot]
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WALTER KILLEN, CATO MERCHANT SURPRISES FRIENDS BY WEDDING AT SEATTLE, WASH; 
CATO GIRL HIS BRIDE
Joins Miss Mary Wederman in Western City and Couple Wed and Are on Honeymoon 
Through the South Now
Journeying west a few days ago ostensibly to see the country Walter N. Killen, 
a well known Cato merchant and prominent in the county, was married at Seattle, 
Wash., to Miss Mary Wederman, a former Cato girl who has been a resident of the 
coast city for six months past. Cards received by friends here and at Cato, 
announcing the marriage occasioned much surprise as Mr. Killen had taken no one 
into his confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Killen are on a honeymoon trip through the 
south and will return to Cato to be at home to friends after April 1.
Mr. Killen who is a brother of Postmaster Sherman Killen of Cato, is engaged in 
the mercantile business there and is one of the best known men of the county. 
His bride was formerly employed at the Klein ?, as a saleslady and six months 
ago left to go west to visit a sister at Seattle with whom she had made her home. 
A few days - illegible-- of making a trip west but gave no intimation of the real 
purpose of the journey. The marriage may be taken as an exemplification of the 
old saying absence makes the heart grow fonder which was probably responsible for 
the hurried trip planned by Mr. Killen.
Mr. and Mrs. Killen will visit at Memphis and will also go to Florida before 
returning to Cato where they are expected to arrive some time late in March. Both 
have been popular in the village and a host of warm friends will welcome them home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 27, 1914 page 6


SHERMAN JOHN KILLEN

Sherman Killen, postmaster and well known businessman of Cato, died Sunday night. 
His death was due to pneumonia which followed an attack of influenza. He was 32 
years of age. On April 14, 1910, Mr. Killen was married to Miss Mabel Smith of 
this city, the two having been classmates at school here. He is survived by his 
wife and one daughter, Katherine; also his mother and a sister, Mae Killen, 
Seattle, Washington; two brothers, Walter Killen of Cato and William Killen of 
Appleton and a sister, Mrs. Charles Davis of Brillion.
Mr. Killen was a young man of exellent qualities and had a promising future before 
him. His untimely death is regretted by the whole community. The funeral was held 
Tuesday afternoon from St. James Church in this city and was in charge of Masons 
of which order he was a member. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1918
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MASONIC NOTICE
All members of the fraternity are requested to meet at the Masonic lodge rooms 
on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of attending the funeral of 
our late brother Sherman Killen. Autos will be provided. 
C. A. Hanson, Secy.  D-16-t
Manitowoc Herald News, December 16, 1918  P. 3
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(Sherman Killen/d. 15 Dec. 1918/cause: pneumonia/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc) 
[Sherman J. Killen/bur. 12-17-1918/cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on Mary L Smith lot]
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PLIGHT TROTH, PRETTY WEDDING
Miss Mabel Smith and Sherman Killen Wed at St. James
COUPLE AT HOME AT CATO JUNE 1
Two popular young people last evening turned smiling faces to a future radiant 
in its promises of happiness in lifelong companionship and pledged their lives 
to each other, the marriage of Miss Mabel Smith of Cato, being celebrated midst 
the most propitious surroundings. The ceremony was solemnized at St. James Church 
at 8 o'clock, Rev. Hasting officiating and a party of relatives and intimate 
friends smiling good will and voicing sincere congratulations upon the pair. A 
reception was given for the couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith, parents 
of the bride and later in the evening, Mr. Killen and bride departed for a trip 
south. They will return to be at home at Cato after June 1.
Though a church function, the wedding was not an elaborate one, being marked by 
simplicity. Miss Mae Killen, sister of the groom was bridesmaid and Miss Anna Muth 
maid of honor and the groomsman was George Hine of Menominee. The bride was attired 
in a gown of cream colored grossgrain silk trimmed in real lace, the bridesmaid in 
white silk and Miss Muth in lavender silk chiffon. The bride carried a bouquet of 
bride's roses. The marriage of Mr. Killen and Miss Smith is the consumation of a 
friendship formed in childhood when the two were schoolmates. Miss Smith, a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith, was formerly a teacher in the county schools and for some 
time past has been a clerk in the office of the county superintendent and held an 
appointment as deputy county clerk. Miss Smith is a talented young lady who possesses 
those womanly qualities which have won her the lasting admiration and friendship of 
a host of friends will tender sincere wishes for her happiness. Mr. Killen is one of 
the prominent young businessmen of the county being associated with his brother in 
the management of extensive interests in Cato. He is a young man of the type that 
makes for success and is worthy of the bride he has won. Mr. and Mrs. Killen will 
spend two weeks on a honeymoon tour and will return to Cato to take up their home. 
Friends will tender congratulations and wishes for a long and happy life.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Apr. 5, 1910 page 2


WALTER N. KILLEN

Walter Killen Dies Earlier Today at Rochester 
CITIZENS LOAN HEAD WILL BE BURIED IN CITY 
Formerly of Cato Where He Was Merchant, Manufacturer, Postmaster
Walter N. Killen, president of the Citizens Loan and Trust company, a director 
in the First National bank in Manitowoc, and former postmaster, manufacturer 
and merchant in Cato, this county, died suddenly this morning at the Mayo Clinic 
at Rochester, Minn. He, with his wife, had gone to the Mayo hospital last Friday 
and on Monday underwent an operation.
News of the death of Mr. Killen proved a shock to his business associates and 
many friends in this city. His condition was not considered grave and reports 
from Rochester earlier in the week gave every promise of his rallying from the 
operation.
The remains are enroute back to Manitowoc and will arrive here tomorrow, accomp-
anied by the widow. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably 
be held from the home, 515 North Fourth street. Definite announcement of the 
services will be made Saturday.
Born in Gibson 
Mr. Killen was 70 years of age and had been a resident of the city since 1921 when 
he moved here from his home in Cato to become interested in local financial 
institutions. He was born in the town of Gibson, the son of John and Alice Killen. 
His father was engaged in the mercantile, lumber and hay business. The elder Killen 
served in the Civil War and returning to Cato after the war founded the business 
which in later years was conducted by his sons, Walter N. and Sherman Killen, also 
deceased. 
The senior Killen was prominent in democratic politics and served as postmaster at 
Cato. Later Walter Killen succeeded to the postmastership at Cato. He engaged in 
the lumber, mercantile, hay and grain business, and also established a factory for 
the manufacture of cheese boxes. Associated with him was his younger brother, 
Sherman Killen, now deceased. 
Mr. Killen was named postmaster at Cato in 1891, his father having served before 
him in Cleveland’s administration while prior to that in 1882 the elder Killen’s 
brother was postmaster under President Arthur.
Here Since 1921
In 1915 Mr. Killen journeyed to Seattle, Wash., and was there married to Miss Mary 
Wederman. They returned to Cato to make their home. In 1921 Mr. Killen disposed of 
his holdings at Cato and moved to this city to make his home. He became a stock-
holder of the First National Bank and was elected a director of that institution.
A few years ago the Citizens Loan and Trust company with offices in the Dempsey 
block was organized and Mr. Killen was one of the foremost of those back of this 
new enterprise. He was elected president of the company which position he served 
up to the time of his death. 
During his life Mr. Kellen always took an interest in politics and public life. For 
years he served as a member of the election board of the Second ward in this city.
Fraternally the deceased was a Mason and a member of the Consistory and also was a 
member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. 
Besides his widow he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charles Davis of Brillion and 
Mrs. Clyde Smith of Seattle, Washington.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1932 P. 2
*******
[Walter Nathan Killen/bur. 11-21-1932/age 70 yrs/died in Rochester MN/
cause: carcinoma of stomach cont. broncho pneumonia/bur. on W.W. Killen lot]
********
WALTER KILLEN, CATO MERCHANT SURPRISES FRIENDS BY WEDDING AT SEATTLE, WASH; 
CATO GIRL HIS BRIDE
Joins Miss Mary Wederman in Western City and Couple Wed and Are on Honeymoon 
Through the South Now
Journeying west a few days ago ostensibly to see the country Walter N. Killen, 
a well known Cato merchant and prominent in the county, was married at Seattle, 
Wash., to Miss Mary Wederman, a former Cato girl who has been a resident of the 
coast city for six months past. Cards received by friends here and at Cato, 
announcing the marriage occasioned much surprise as Mr. Killen had taken no one 
into his confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Killen are on a honeymoon trip through the 
south and will return to Cato to be at home to friends after April 1.
Mr. Killen who is a brother of Postmaster Sherman Killen of Cato, is engaged in 
the mercantile business there and is one of the best known men of the county. 
His bride was formerly employed at the Klein ?, as a saleslady and six months 
ago left to go west to visit a sister at Seattle with whom she had made her home. 
A few days - illegible-- of making a trip west but gave no intimation of the real 
purpose of the journey. The marriage may be taken as an exemplification of the 
old saying absence makes the heart grow fonder which was probably responsible for 
the hurried trip planned by Mr. Killen.
Mr. and Mrs. Killen will visit at Memphis and will also go to Florida before 
returning to Cato where they are expected to arrive some time late in March. Both 
have been popular in the village and a host of warm friends will welcome them home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 27, 1914 page 6


LUCILLE M. KIMBALL

Lucille M. Kimball, age 80, a resident of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
May 9, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2000, at Wesley United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Randell Richter will officiate with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Lucille was born on December 2, 1919, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Lillian Cisler Lindauer. She married Joseph Fruzyna in 1936 in Manitowoc. R. 
Fruzyna preceded her in death in 1964. On November 10, 1973, she married William L. 
Kimball, in Manitowoc. Lucille was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three children: Marie (John) Levenhagen, Barbara (Wayne) Kiel, 
Andrew Fruzyna, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Timothy (Marcy) Levenhagen, 
Ann Tedesco and her fiancé, Eric Cyr, William Kiel, Angela Kiel and her fiancé, 
Mark Erickson, Warren Fruzyna and Patrick Fruzyna; four great grandchildren, Erica, 
Cassidy, Dane, and Matthew; a sister, Lillian Seiler, Manitowoc; three brothers, 
William Lindauer and Ervin (Marion) Strzyewski, all of Manitowoc, Bernard Lindauer, 
Germantown. Several nieces and nephew including a very special nieces and nephew, 
Lindsay Rosinsky and Brian (Mary) Seiler; four great nieces and nephews, Margo Seiler, 
Wally Rosinsky, Jr. and his fiancée, Carrie Stenzel, Josh Rosinsky and Challise 
Rosinsky; two great great nieces, Harley Stenzel and Devon Rosinsky; her special 
friends, Heidi Kluczinski, and her daughter, Rena, and Caroline Langnese; also other 
relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first 
husband, and two brothers.
Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church, Friday from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrington Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the Kimball family with 
funeral arrangements.
Her deep and unconditional love was the special gift that she gave to her family and 
friends. Good-bye and many "Butterfly Kisses" to you grandma.
Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 2000  p. A2


ANNA KIMMEL

Mrs. Frank Kimmel, 87, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a long illness. She had been making her 
home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel of Branch. 
Funeral services will be at 9 am Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Anna Kraus was born in Bohemia Aug. 15, 1873, daughter of the late 
John and Anna Ourada Kraus. She came to the United States when she was 19 years 
old, following the death of her parents and settled near Melnik. In 1894 she 
was married to Frank Kimmel at Melnik and they resided there until 1907. After 
spending a year in Kansas they returned to Manitowoc County and settled on a 
farm near Branch. She was a member of ZCBJ Lodge. Her husband died 21 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, John of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Joseph of Manitowoc; three 
daughters, Mrs. Anna Swetlik, Mrs. Erwin Swetlik and Mrs. Julius Doubek of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and four great great 
grandchildren. A grandson, Merle Kimmel, preceded her in death seven years 
ago. 
Friends may call after 3 pm Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
prayed at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 6, 1960 page T7
*********
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kimmel, 87 of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, who died Wednesday 
afternoon were at 9 am Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 
at 9:30 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey officiated and 
burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil and Leonard Swetlik, Jack 
Rief, Harold, Jerry and Donald Kimmel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Oct. 10, 1960 page 7
*********
[d. 10-05-1960/age 87 yrs./widow of Frank Kimmel/bur. on Erwin J. Swetlik lot]


CHRISTINE ROSE KIMMEL

Christine R. Kimmel, age 97, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
2021 South Alverno Road, Manitowoc, formerly of Whitelaw and Reedsville, entered 
eternal rest Saturday morning, Sept. 18, 2004 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Christine was born Aug. 30, 1907 in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County. Her 
parents were the late Anton and Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. She and her late husband 
farmed on the home farm in the town of Branch. Christine enjoyed gardening, 
crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
On June 23, 1931 she married John Kimmel in Reedsville, Wis. He preceded her in 
death Sept. 14, 1983. Christine was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and 
the Christian Women of Holy Innocents, also a member of the Branch-Whitelaw Senior 
Citizens and past member of the Branch Homemakers Club. 
Christine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Harold and Celestine Kimmel, 
Branch, Wis.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Angeline and Edwin Spatcheck, Brillion, 
Wis.; Alice and Robert Hardrath, Whitelaw, Wis.; Helen and William Baroum, Taus; one 
brother and sister-in-law: Emil and Dolores Dvorachek, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren, 
36 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends 
surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, two 
sisters and one son-in-law. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center for the loving care given to our Mother while she 
had been a resident there. 
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the 
time of services at 10 a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 
628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


FRANK KIMMEL

Frank Kimmel, 79, retired farmer, died Friday night at the homestead farm on 
route 5, Manitowoc, near Branch, which is now operated by his son, John. He had 
been seriously ill two months.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, and at 9:30 from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. 
Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kimmel was born in Bohemia in 1861 and in 1894 came to this country, locating 
in Manitowoc. In 1896 he married Miss Anna Krause and they located on a farm at 
Gibson. Later they moved to Kansas to engage in farming. In 1908 they returned to 
this county, purchasing a farm near Branch.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Swetlik, Mrs. Erwin Swetlik 
and Mrs. Julius Doubek, all of this city; two sons, John of Branch, Joseph, city; 
sister, Mrs. Mary Selch of Tarzana, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and two great grand-
children. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight until the hour of the 
services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1939  P. 4
********
[d. 02-24-1939/age 77 yrs./cause: endocarditis and myocarditis/bur. on Erwin J. Swetlik lot]


JOHN KIMMEL

Mr. John Kimmel, 82, of 7416 Homestead Road, Whitelaw, Wis., died Wednesday 
morning, Sept. 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Kimmel was born April 30, 1901, at Melnik, Wis., son of the late Frank and 
Anna Krause Kimmel. He farmed near Branch, Wis., most of his lifetime. He retired 
in 1969. Mr. Kimmel married Christine Dvorachek June 23, 1931, in Reedsville, Wis. 
He was a past member of Branch Firefighters, a current member of Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, The Churches Holy Name Society, and the Whitelaw Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Christine; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and 
Celestine Kimmel of Branch; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Aneline and Edwin 
Spatchek of Brillion, Alice and Jerome Tisler of Whitelaw, and Helen and William 
Baroun of Taus, Wis.; a brother and a sister-in-law, Joseph and Lucille Kimmel 
of Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Anita Swetlik and Emily and 
Julius Doubek both of Manitowoc, 18 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, 
with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mathilda 
Swetlik.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. 
A prayer service will be held 8 p.m. Thursday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1983  P. 3


JOSEPH KIMMEL    (d. 1983)

Joseph Kimmel, 79, of 406 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, Oct. 1, 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home and 1:00 
p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Kimmel was born Oct. 23, 1903, at Melnik, Wis., son of the late Frank and 
Anna Kraus Kimmel. He married Lucille Cavanaugh on Dec. 27, 1930, at Maple Grove, 
Wis. He worked as an auto mechanic for various automotive garages and also worked 
for the City of Manitowoc. He was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens and 
a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and formerly a member of the Holy Name 
Society of the Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and 
Joan Kimmel of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Gerald and Sue Kimme of Eden Prairie, 
Minn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kay and John Alexander of Milwaukee; two 
sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Swetlik and Emily and Julius Doubek of 
Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Christine Kimmel of Whitelaw, 10 grandchildren 
and a great grandchild; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son 
Joseph Merrill in 1963, a brother, and a sister. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1983  P. 3
********
[husband of Lucille Kimmel]
********
Marriage of Joseph/Lucille Kimmel
Notes from Reedsville:
Maple Grove was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday morning at St. Patrick's 
parsonage. Miss Anna Lucile Cavanaugh(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. 
Cavanaugh was united in marriage to Joseph Kimmel of Branch, Rev. Father Ahearn 
performed the ceremony.
The bridegroom was attended by John Kimmel as best man, while Miss Christine 
Dvorachek as bridesmaid. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of 
the bride's parents where a wedding dinner was served. Both young people are well 
known and have a wide circle of friends. The bride is one of our choicest young 
ladies. The groom operates a garage at Branch. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. 
Kimmel left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Chicago and other points.
Manitowoc Pilot. Thurs., Jan. 1, 1931


JOSEPH MERRILL KIMMEL    (d. 1953)

First Polio Death Listed in County 
Joseph Kimmel Dies After Bulbar Attack 
Joseph Merrill Kimmel, 22, of 1109 Park Row Blvd., died early Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, a victim of bulbar type polio. He is the first polio 
fatality this year in Manitowoc County. 
Kimmel, a tabulating machine superintendent at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
Company here, was stricken three days ago and rushed to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wife Is Survivor 
Kimmel was born Aug. 21, 1931, in the city and received his education at Sacred 
Heart Parochial and Lincoln High schools. He was graduated from Lincoln in 1949. 
He was a member of the Squires, Junior organization of the Knights of Columbus.
In 1950 he married the former Caroline Tisler, who survives along with two infant 
daughters, Sherry Ann, 2, and Vickie Lee, 1; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kimmel 
Sr., two brothers, Donald and Jerry, and a sister, Mary Kay, of the city; paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Frank Kimmel of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; and maternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Patrick Cavanaugh of Green Bay.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Friday where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 11, 1953  P. 1
********
[d. 09-11-1953/age 22 yrs.]


LUCILLE ANNE KIMMEL

Lucille Anne Kimmel, age 94, died on March 18, 2006, in Grand Rapids, MI of 
pneumonia. 
She resided at 406 Huron St. in Manitowoc for over 60 years until 2002 when 
she moved to Grand Rapids, MI to live with her daughter, Mary Kaye, son-in-law, 
John, and grandson, Micah. She was born Anna Lucille Cavanaugh in Maple Grove, 
WI on January 17, 1912, daughter of Patrick W. and Anna Cavanaugh. She graduated 
from St. Patrick School at Maple Grove and graduated from Reedsville High School. 
She graduated from Manitowoc County Normal College with a degree in Teaching and 
taught in the Manitowoc County School System. In 1930, she married Joseph Kimmel 
of Branch, WI. 
The couple had three sons and one daughter: Merrill Joseph, Donald F, Gerald E. 
and Mary Kaye. She and her husband were members of Sacred Heart Parish for 60 
years, and was an active member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society. During her 
later career as a Nursing Assistant, she worked at Memorial Hospital, Park Lawn 
Nursing Home, ending her career with 25 years of service at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center. In her retirement, she was a member of the Catholic Women's Club 
and Manitowoc County Senior Volunteers. She volunteered at the Manitowoc St. 
Vincent de Paul Society store twice a week until 2002, when she moved to Grand 
Rapids. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Parish from 2002 to present. 
She is survived by her children and children-in-law: Donald and Joan Kimmel of 
Cleveland Heights, OH, Gerald and Sue Kimmel of Eden Prairie, MN, and Mary Kaye 
and John Alexander, of Grand Rapids, MI. 10 grandchildren also survive her: 
Sherry (Michael) Stancl, Vicki (Steve) Henkel, John M. Kimmel, Kristen (Scott) 
Tschida, Elizabeth A. Kimmel, Michael G. Kimmel, Joshua J. Alexander, Kelly 
(Jason) Edwards, Specialist Micah K. Alexander, and Patrick J. Kimmel. She was 
also blessed with 9 great-grandchildren: Ryan Stancl, Brad, Trent, and Craig Henkel, 
Jacob, Lucas, and Grace Tschida, and Wyatt and Isabelle Edwards. Her sister, 
Margaret (Cavanaugh) Malkowski and brother-in-law, John, of Milwaukee, WI, her 
sister-in-law, Mary (Daley) Cavanaugh of Reedsville, Cyril C. Cavanaugh of Green 
Bay, WI, and former daughter-in-law, Caroline (Kimmel) Behnke of Apache Junction, 
AZ survive her, in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her husband, 
Joseph, and son, Merrill, siblings, Julia, Victor, Ellen, and Michael preceded 
her in death. 
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006. Visitation 
will occur between 9:00 to 10:30 am at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home at 628 N. 
Water St., Manitowoc. Prayer service will occur at 10:30 am; followed by procession 
to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at Waldo Blvd for an 11:00 Mass presided 
by Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Papal Nuncio to the Dominican Republic and Apostolic 
Delegate to Puerto Rico, followed by a procession to Evergreen Cemetery for prayers 
and interment. 
Friends and family are urged to join the family at church hall for a luncheon in 
celebration of Lucille's life. The family will be happy to provide special assistance 
to anyone needing it. The family requests that donations be made in Lucille's honor 
to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Store of Manitowoc or Peter's Pantry, Inc. in 
lieu of flowers.
No newspaper cited
*********
Marriage of Joseph/Lucille Kimmel
Notes from Reedsville:
Maple Grove was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday morning at St. Patrick's 
parsonage. Miss Anna Lucile Cavanaugh(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. 
Cavanaugh was united in marriage to Joseph Kimmel of Branch, Rev. Father Ahearn 
performed the ceremony.
The bridegroom was attended by John Kimmel as best man, while Miss Christine 
Dvorachek as bridesmaid. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of 
the bride's parents where a wedding dinner was served. Both young people are well 
known and have a wide circle of friends. The bride is one of our choicest young 
ladies. The groom operates a garage at Branch. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. 
Kimmel left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Chicago and other points.
Manitowoc Pilot. Thurs., Jan. 1, 1931


ARTHUR A. KIMMES

Arthur A. Kimmes, 44, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded 
by the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88.
Mr. Kimmes was born June 3, 1923, at Two Creeks, son of the late Joseph 
Kimmes and Mrs. Amy Schroeder Kimmes. He married Kathleen Dill Sept. 21, 
1946, and worked at Dill's Resort, English Lake, and also as a tinsmith 
at the Lakeside Machine Shop, Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, 
having served in the U.S. Navy as a metalsmith, third class, from March 17, 
1944, until April 15, 1946.
Survivors include his wife; his mother; two brothers and a sister (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); and the maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary Schroeder, of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 8, 1968 P. 19
*******
[d. 05-07-1968/age 44 yrs.]
(03 Jun 1923/May 1968/SSDI)


KATHLEEN KIMMES

Kathleen Kimmes, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal life on 
Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Kathleen was born on May 7, 1920 in Manitowoc to the late Ernest and Anna Stokes 
Dill. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. On September 
20, 1947 Kathleen married Arthur A. Kimmes at Wesley United Methodist Church in 
Manitowoc. Arthur preceded her in death on May 7, 1968. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, Ernest Dill Jr.; and niece: 
Kathleen Stuiber.
Private family services were held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, N. 11th 
and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Rev. Thomas Dunham 
from Lakeshore United Methodist Church officiated with burial taking place at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 2011


ARTHUR A. KING

Arthur A. King, 89, 10404 Buchholz Road, Amherst, died Thursday, March 9, 1995, 
at St. Michael's Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Bob Barnes will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born Jan. 7, 1906, in Manitowoc, a son of George and Alice (Templeton) King. 
He was married to Irma Westphal in 1932. She has died. Mr. King retired as a 
machinist from Aluminum Specialty, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Paul, Riverview, Fla.; a daughter, Karen Konkol, Amherst; 
a sister, Ruth Fritz, Sturgeon Bay; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son, a grandson, a sister and a brother.
Stevens Point Journal, Wis., Wednesday, March 15, 1995 pg. 2
*****
Arther A King
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907
Name	Arther A King
Birth Date	7 Jan 1906
Birth Place	Door, Wisconsin, USA
Reel	0053
Record Number	001688
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Index, 1808-1907"
*****
Arthur Allen King
Military • U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name	Arthur Allen King
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age	34
Birth Date	7 Jan 1906
Birth Place	Savestpol, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Registration Date	16 Oct 1940
Registration Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Employer	Manitowoc Shepbinlding Corpor
Height	5'' 7"
Weight	180#
Complexion	Dark
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Next of Kin	Mrs Erma Katherine King
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
*****
Arthur A. King
Death • U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name	Arthur A. King
Social Security Number XXX
Birth Date	7 Jan 1906
Issue year	Before 1951
Issue State	Wisconsin
Last Residence	54406, Amherst, Portage, Wisconsin, USA
Death Date	9 Mar 1995
"U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"


BABY KING

[Baby King/d 1892/stillborn/bur between 12/18-12/22 OF 1892/
born in Manitowoc]


CHILD KING

[?? King/bur 04-11-1869/burial on Nicholas King lot/
burial register has buried the child of Mr. King, L4 B74, $1.50]


ERMA KING

Mrs. Arthur King, 58, of 611 S. 30th  St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. King, the former Erma Westphal, was born May 20, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Emil Westphal and Mrs. Emma Schmidt Westphal. She attended Manitowoc 
schools and was graduated in 1927 from Lincoln High School. She attended Ravensood, 
Ill., Hospital School of Nursing, and worked for the late Dr. Walter Clark. For 
many years she was employed as a waitress at the Colonial Inn. She married Arthur 
King Dec. 28, 1932 at Waukegan, Ill. Mrs. King was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church and its Lois Society. She was a Sunday School teacher and member of the 
church choir for many years and was also a member of the Memorial Hospital and 
Shady Lane auxiliaries. Mrs. King had been active in Girl and Boy Scouting 
activities during her lifetime. 
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Sue Duellmann, of Milwaukee; 
two sons, Allan of Milwaukee and Paul of LaCrosse; her mother, who lives at 
Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. George Behringer, of Manitowoc, and a grandchild.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this Friday evening until 11 a.m. 
Saturday and at the chapel until time of services. Memorials may be made to First 
Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1968  P. T6 
********
[d. 02-22-1968/age 58 yrs./wife of Arthur A. King]


GERALD MICHAEL KING

Gerald M. King, 42, of 601 E. Linden Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
October 19, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. King was born April 19, 1940, at Green Bay, son of the late Jacob and Genevieve 
Pecore King. He served with the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. He 
married Marilyn H. Walters Jan. 12, 1962, at Manitowoc. The couple resided in 
Manitowoc, where he had been employed with Vinton Construction Company until July 
of 1962, when he retired due to illness. He was a member of Teamsters Local 75 and 
a former member of Manitowoc Chiefs Football Team.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn; three sons, Mark, Michael and Matthew and a 
daughter, Mary Beth at home; five brothers, Donald King of California, Larwin, Wayne 
and Dale King of Green Bay and Glen King of Evanston, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Gordon 
(Marie) Heimke of Oconto Falls, Mrs. Larry (Harriet) Vandern Heuvel, Mrs. Joseph 
(Marlene) Greatens and Miss Sharon King of Green Bay and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. A prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1982 P. 3


JOHN C. KING

John C. King, age 48, of 1620 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday, January 12, 
1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, January 15, 1996, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
John was born June 11, 1947, in Milwaukee, son of Robert King and the late Lucille 
Wellhoefer King. He moved to Manitowoc as a child and graduated from Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1966. John was a member of the United States Marines from 
1966 to 1970, serving in Vietnam. He was employed by the Manitowoc Engineering 
Company and the Dawes Company of Milwaukee until 1995 when he retired due to illness. 
He married the former Karen A. Skrzycke October 10, 1988, in Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Karen King, Manitowoc; one son, Lucas King; three step-
daughters, Heather, Kylee, Lindsey Meihsner; one step-son, Brandon Meihsner, all of 
Manitowoc; his father and step-mother, Robert and Ellen King, Nokomis, Fla.; one 
sister, Mary King, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; his mother-in-law, Darlene Sheehan and 
her friend John Wirtz, Manitowoc; his father-in-law, Edward Skrzycke, Two Rivers; one 
brother-in-law, Kim (Sue) Skrzycke, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Sandy (Jeff) 
Diederichs, Manitowoc, Lynn (Dan) Drohman, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 6 p.m. Monday until 
the time of service.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 1996 P. A2


KARLA MARIE KING

Funeral services for Carol Marie(sic), 3 1/2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Donald King, 307 N. Lake St., Manitowoc, who drowned Sunday were at 8:30 am 
Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at St. Mary 
Catholic Church. The Rev. John Pawelski officiated and burial was in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The pallbearers, cousins of the deceased were Rodney Van Den Heuvell, Dale King 
and Ronald and Gary Heimke.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 18, 1960 page M6


LORAINE KING

Loraine King
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Loraine King
Gender  Female
Race	White
Birth Date	15 Nov 1904
Birth Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  John King
Mother  Katie Rottman
FHL Film Number	1305084
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
[Loraine King/bur 12-22-1904/age 1 yr/cause: convulsions]


SHIRLEY A. KING

Shirley A. King, age 70, of Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2005, 
at her residence.
She was born April 3, 1934, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Stephen and Eva 
Endries Musial. Shirley was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. She was 
a waitress for many years at the Colonial Inn, Green Street, The Left End and 
The Lighthouse Inn. Shirley also had her own catering business at the Eagles Club 
in Manitowoc. Shirley was an avid bingo player.
Survivors include her significant other of 31 years: John D. Higgins, Manitowoc: 
three daughters and two sons-in-law: Melody King, Wendy and Rod Carpenter, Karl 
and Joel Nitka, all of Manitowoc: seven grandchildren: Jamie (Theresa) King, 
Green Bay; Ryan King, Kyle King, Corey Nitka, Aaron Nitka, all of Manitowoc: 
Amanda Higgins. Cato: Michael Nitka, Manitowoc; two brothers and a sister-in-law: 
Gerald Mushel, Manitowoc; William and Anne Musial, Zephyrhills. Fla.; and four 
sisters and three brothers-in-law: JoAnn and Leonard Rivest, Manitowoc; Marilyn 
and Richard Wilhelm, Mountain; Sharon Wenzel Manitowoc: Lorene and Brian Heller, 
Zephyrhills, Fla. Also surviving is John's family, his mother: Margaret Thomas, 
Racine; his brother and sisters: Scott, Jean, Mary, Kathy, Dianne, Donna and 
Ellen. Shirley's companions: Riley, Chloe and Peanut; her bingo buddies and 
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
She was also preceded in death by an infant son: Scott; two brothers-in-law: 
Gerald Wenzel and Willard Grimm; and John’s father: Phillip Thomas.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & 
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT), 
Jan. 26, 2005, and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will 
be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Yetter and staff 
and Dr. Alex Roinsstein for their compassionate care given to Shirley and her family.
Herald Times Reporter - Jan. 26, 2005
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[bur. on John D. Higgins lot]


WILLIAM KING  (d. 1863)

[?? King/bur 07-23-1863]
(Wm. King/bur. 24 July 1863 in tomb/
died in Milwaukee/age 5 yrs/son of John F. King/
from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)


WILLIAM KING  (d. 1915)

William Ving
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	William Ving
Death Date	5 Dec 1915
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[William King/bur. 9 Dec. 1915/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


BENJAMIN JAMES, JACOB LOTHAR, SAMUEL HERBERT KINSCHER

Samuel Herbert, Benjamin James and Jacob Lothar Kinscher, of 5826 Range Line 
Road, rural Manitowoc, died Thursday, October 2, 1997, at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay, due to extreme prematurity.
They were born September 30, 1997, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green bay, sons of 
Joseph and Stephanie Kinscher.
Private Services were held Monday, October 6, 1997, at the Evergreen Cemetery. 
Officiating at the service was Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M.
Survivors include their parents, Joseph and Stephanie Kinscher, rural Manitowoc; 
one brother, Joey Kinscher, at home; maternal grandfather, Herbert Jekel, Racine; 
and maternal step-grandmother, Kristine Jekel, Racine; maternal grandmother, Grace 
Raasch, Racine; paternal grandparents, Lothar and Marianne Kinscher, Grafton; 
aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 6, 1997 P. A2


CLARA B. KINZEL

Mrs. Walter (Clara) Kinzel, 59, of 305 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, January 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Kinzel, nee Clara Evenson, was born July 9, 1922, at Valders, daughter of 
Mrs. Irene Rusch Evenson and the late Elmer Evenson. She was married to Walter 
Kinzel May 25, 1946, at Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Valders. Mrs. Kinzel was a 
member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Walter, two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and 
Kristine Kinzel and Brian and Jane Kinzel of Manitowoc; two daughers and sons-
in-law, Nancy and Charles Bast of Manitowoc and Linda and David Cigler of Green 
Bay, her mother, Mrs. Irene Evenson of Manitowoc; five sisters and brothers-in-
law, Inez and Lester Matejovitz, Violet and Edwin Burns and Salome and Robert 
Haupt of Manitowoc, Marion and Hubert Haupt of Newton and Beverly and Robert 
Schwister of Wauwatosa, nine grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A grand-
daughter, Machelle Cigler preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service. Memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 
or Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1982 P. 3
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[d. 13 Jan 1982/age 59 yrs]


WALTER G. KINZEL

Walter G. Kinzel, 69, of 305 Riverview Drive, Manitowoc, died late Wednesday 
morning, February 5, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce McKenney and Rev. Jonathon Stern will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 20, 1922, at Kimbal, Neb., son of the late Philip and Elizabeth 
Siebert Kinzel. He attended elementary school at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
School and continued his education graduating from Lincoln High School. He served 
overseas during World War II with the United States Army. Mr. Kinzel was employed 
as a sheet metal worker with various businesses in the area including F.C. Heiden 
Inc. of Manitowoc and also Jones Sheet Metal in Reedsville. He married the former 
Clara Evenson on May 25, 1946, at Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Valders. She preceded 
him in death January 13, 1982. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, long time member of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 1?, of Milwaukee, 
long time member of Lakeshore Hockey Association. Walter was also very active in 
tennis, softball and golfing.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce Kinzel and his fiancée, Joan 
Morgan, Brian and Linda Kinzel, all of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy 
and Charles Basl of Manitowoc; Linda and David Cigler of Green Bay; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Otto and Adelaide Kinzel of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Radue 
of Two Rivers, Leah Tompson of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in 
death by his wife, Clara, a granddaughter, Michelle Cigler, and a brother, Henry Kinzel.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5p.m. to 9 .m. Friday and Saturday 
at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1992


CARMEN S. KIONKA

A message received here today by Mrs. William Croll advised of the death
of her niece, Mrs. Herman Kionka, in Milwaukee. Mrs. Kionka, the former
Carmen Sieker of this city, will be buried at Evergreen cemetery here
Wednesday. There will be funeral services Tuesday evening at the Weiss
funeral home, Milwaukee. Interment here Wednesday will be private.
Survivors are a daughter, Betty Claire, Milwaukee; six sisters, Lillian C.
and Tinnie Sieker, Mrs. A. Froehlke, Mrs. H. Kansier, and Mrs. A. Wolter,
all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ruth Alberts, Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 10, 1938  p.2 
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Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Kionka, nee Carmen Sieker, who died 
in Milwaukee, will be held at Evergreen cemetery here Wednesday at 
2 p.m. Private funeral services will be held tonight in Milwaukee, but 
friends will be permitted to attend the services at the grave here 
tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1938 P.2
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[Carmen Kent Kionka/d. at Milwaukee, WI/male/cause: apoplexy/bur. on 
William Sieker lot]


HERMAN P. KIONKA

Herman Kionka, 52, whose late wife was the former Carmen Sieker of this city, 
died Tuesday at his home in Milwaukee. 
Funeral services are expected to be held in Milwaukee on Friday morning and 
the body will be brought here Friday afternoon for interment in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Kionka married Miss Sieker about 18 years ago and the couple had resided 
in Milwaukee. Mrs. Kionka died a few years ago.
Survivors are one daughter, Betty, at home; mother and sisters at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1942  P. 2
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The remains of Herman Kionka, 52, husband of the late Carmen Sieker of this 
city, who died in Milwaukee Tuesday, will be brought to this city Friday 
afternoon and will be interred at Evergreen cemetery at 2 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1942  P. 2
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[d. Milwaukee, WI/bur. on Wm. Sieker lot]