AGNES H. NICHOLS Mrs. Arthur H. (Agnes H.) Nichols 68, of 1106 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip R. Janke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nicholas, nee Agnes Close, was born Oct. 25, 1910, in Antigo, daughter of the late George and Rose Strasser Close. She was educated in Antigo schools and was married to Arthur H. Nichols June 11, 1927, in Antigo. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Arthur H., a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Marion Nichols, a daughter, Mrs. Donna Mae Wergin and two brothers, Alfred and George Close of Manitowoc, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1979 P. 3
ARTHUR H. NICHOLS Funeral services for Arthur H. Nichols, age 84, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, who died Monday afternoon, January 13, 1992, at the Center will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 1992, at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1992, p.B8 ******** [widower of Agnes Nichols]
CLARISSA NICHOLS DEATH. - We regret to learn that the wife of Wm. N. Nichols, Esq., departed this life on Thursday morning, after a lingering illness. She was a most estimable lady, and her decease will be reverely felt in the social circles of Manitowoc. Her funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 o'clock today (Friday). Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 11, 1863 pg. 1 ********** (1860 Manitowoc ward 2 census: Wm. M. Nichols 37 lawyer; wife Clarissa S. 37; Lila L. 7) [Mrs. Judge Nichols/bur. 12-10-1863]
EMMA NICHOLS MRS. NICHOLS, 63, SUCCUMBS Stroke Brought On By Heat Is Fatal To Local Woman Mrs. Emma Nichols, 63, nee Emma Schlei, died at her home, 1808 Washington street, yesterday of a stroke brought on by the oppressive heat. Mrs. Nichols had been ailing for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at two o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. Born in Manitowoc. Mrs. Nichols was born July 12, 1873 in Manitowoc. She lived here until 1916, when she moved to Clyde, New York, after marrying William Nichols. The couple later moved to Woolcott, New York, where Mr. Nichols died in 1931. Mrs. Nichols returned to Manitowoc and lived here until her death. Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Douglas Pitts, New York; and three brothers, William Schlei of Valders and Charles and Robert of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral parlors Friday noon and up to the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1936 P. 7 ******* [bur. 7-11-1936/age 62 yrs/cause: uremic coma/bur. on August Schlei lot]
GEORGE L. NICHOLS NICHOLS, George L. - Age 63 years, 627 North 7th St. Died Sunday, July 14th. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 1946 ********** Fall From Ladder Fatal to Nichols George L. Nichols, 63, of 627 North Seventh street, was fatally injured Sunday when he fell 30 feet from a ladder, on which he was at work painting his home. Mr. Nichols was working at the top of the ladder, near the roof gable, when he slipped and plunged headlong to the ground, shortly afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and died four hours later at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Nichols will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. He was born in this city in 1883 and in 1909 married Miss Lydia Mayer. For 41 years he was employed as a truck driver by the Plumb and Nelson company. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester and Raymond of this city; two brothers, Charles of this city, Edwin of Shoto; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht and Martha of this city, Erna of Shoto, Emma of route 2, Two Rivers; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 1946 ******** Death of Its Driver Brings Retirement For Grocery Truck Death of George Nichols, 63, fatally injured in a fall from a ladder at his home Sunday, who has driven a Mack truck for the Plumb and Nelson company, wholesale grocers, for 22 years, has led to the "retirement" of the vehicle by the company. Mr. Nichols was the only driver of the truck, which had to be cranked by hand. Mr. Nichols received a citation from the police department a few years ago for accident-free driving on city streets. Only a few months ago was an accident recorded by a Nichols driven truck. He hit the rear of a city bus when it stopped suddenly ahead of the truck. The old truck has covered thousands of miles without a puncture or blowout-it is equipped with solid tires. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 1946 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [d. 07-14-1946/age 63 yrs.] ******* Miss Lydia Meyer, a popular town of Manitowoc girl was another October bride Thursday, being wedding to George Nichols of this city in a ceremony at the farm home of the bride's parents. A reception was tendered the couple in the evening and Mr. Nichols and bride will immediately take up their home in this city, the groom being one of the employees of the Plumb & Nelson Co. Manitowoc Herald, Fri., Oct. 15, 1910 page 2
LESTER G. NICHOLS Les Nichols is Dead at 56 Les Nichols, 56, Manitowoc County sheriff for two terms, 1953 and reelected in 1955, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital after a several months' illness. He resided at 1412 Reed Ave. Before becoming sheriff he had served as undersheriff under Clarence Baryenbruch. Nichols had been treasurer and on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs Assn. during his tenure. Mr. Nichols headed the Manitowoc 125 Inc., committee in 1961 when the city of Manitowoc marked its 125th anniversary. He was president of the Sea Gull Club and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706. He had been employed as a salesman for the A.M. Richter Sons Co. Mr. Nichols was born at Manitowoc, April 10, 1910, son of the late George Nichols and Mrs. Lydia Mayer Nichols. He was educated in local schools and married Mary Duben in 1929 in Michigan and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. He is survived by his wife, a son, Robert, his mother, a brother, Raymond of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, the Rev. D.L. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 pm Friday until 10:30 am Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 23, 1966 page M9
LYDIA A. NICHOLS Mrs. George (Lydia) Nichols of 627 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at home. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Saturday afternoon. Time and arrangements will be announced Friday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 27, 1967 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. George Nichols, 81, of 627 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at home, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nichols, the former Lydia Mayer, was born Sept. 27, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Johanna Buerstatte Mayer, and was married to Mr. Nichols Oct. 24, 1909. He died in 1946. Survivors include a son, Raymond of Manitowoc, five sisters, Mrs. Ella Pitsch, Mrs. Selma Zastrow, Mrs. Charles Friedenberger Sr., Mrs. Eleanore Pautz and Miss Johanna Mayer of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, until noon Saturday and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, July 28, 1967 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [d. 07-27-1967/age 81 yrs./bur. on Mrs. George L. Nichols lot] ******* Miss Lydia Meyer, a popular town of Manitowoc girl was another October bride Thursday, being wedding to George Nichols of this city in a ceremony at the farm home of the bride's parents. A reception was tendered the couple in the evening and Mr. Nichols and bride will immediately take up their home in this city, the groom being one of the employees of the Plumb & Nelson Co. Manitowoc Herald, Fri., Oct. 15, 1910 page 2
MARION E. NICHOLS Marion E. Nichols, age 90, formerly of 627 N. Seventh St., and currently of Shady Lane, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. She was born on Aug. 26, 1917, in Antigo, daughter of the late Otto and Irma (Alberts) Heck. She attended schools in Manitowoc, and graduated with the class of 1935, from Lincoln High School. She married Ray Nichols on May 27, 1939, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1998. She was a teacher's aide at Madison School for eleven years until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and was very active with the Wesley women. Marion enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, playing sheepshead, and bingo. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Ray; brother: Otto James Heck; one son-in-law: Ken Ziarnik; and brother-in-law: Goodnow Torrison. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1130 S. 9th St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Pat Knutson will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Nichols family. A very special thanks, to Shady Lane Nursing Home for taking such good care of mom. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2008
MARY JULIA NICHOLS Mrs. Mary J. Nichols, age 80, of 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, December 12, 1993, at the Park Lawn Home. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. The former Mary Libl was born August 8, 1913, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Koral Libl. She attended schools in Manitowoc. In 1929 she was married to Les Nichols in Michigan. The couple made their home in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 3, 1966. Mary did volunteer work at Memorial and Holy Family Hospitals. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Nichols, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Robert P. (Jill) Nichols, Jr., Madison William (Judy) Nichols, Manitowoc, Susan (Paul) Nichols Petska, Seattle, wash., Karen Juul, Manitowoc, Lynn (Tom) Eaton, Manitowoc, Barbara (Dan) Marquardt, Milwaukee, Tina (Peter) Nichols Fessenbecker, Manitowoc; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Harold Tryon, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Nora Duben, Albuquerque, N.M., one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Raymond and Marion Nichols, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, Charles Duben, Ann Dittmar, Wencel Duben, Francis Dubin(sic), Carl Dubin(sic), Francesca Libl. Friends may call at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for the American Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1993 P. A2 ********* [cremains/widow of Lester Nichols]
RAYMOND LLOYD NICHOLS Raymond L. Nichols, age 81, of 627 North 7th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 1998, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Jay Smoke will officiate with burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery. Raymond was born September 23, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Lydia Mayer Nichols. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, and was a 1934 graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed at Imperial-Clevite for 38 years, retiring in 1969. He married Marion E. Heck on May 27, 1939, at Wesley United Methodist Church. They celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Men's Club of the church, Golden K Kiwanis, and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Ray enjoyed teaching and recreational walking. Survivors include his wife, Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Ken Ziarnik, Kay and Dennis Wergin, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Kathy, Kerri, Kim and Kevin Ziarnik, Nicole Schmidt, Eric Wergin; two great grandchildren, Taylor Ziarnik, Matthew Schmidt; a sister-in-law and brother-in- law, Vee and Goody Torrison, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Jim Heck, Manitowoc; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lester. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday (TODAY), and on Friday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials to Wesley United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1998 P. 2 ******* [cremation]
STEPHEN J. NICHOLS Stephen J. Nichols, age 49, of 949A Lincoln Blvd. Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 19, 2009, at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County after a five-month battle with cancer. Stephen was born Jan. 23, 1960, in Manitowoc, son of Donald Nichols and the late Marion Endries Nichols. He was a 1978 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. In 1978 Stephen entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1982. He worked as a master carpenter in Manitowoc and helped build many homes throughout the area. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Stephen was preceded in death by his mother: Marion Nichols. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St. Manitowoc. The Rev. Valerie Stevens will officiate with burial of his cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Drews-Bleser American Legion Post No. 88 of Manitowoc will accord military graveside rites. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 21, 2009
AMANDA NICHOLSON Mrs. Amanda Nicholson, 64, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two days following a heart attack. She had resided at 610 N. Ninth St. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Amanda Krahn was born Jan. 31, 1893, daughter of the late Wilhelm and Auguste Dallman Krahn. She was married to Van R. Nicholson who died in 1947. The past five years she had been matron at Elm Terrace Home, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, a past president of the Eagles Auxiliary and financial secretary of the Germania Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Remedi, of Hinsdale, Ill., two grand- children and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1957 P. 17 ******** [d. 11-27-1957/age 64 yrs.]
INEZ NICHOLSON Mrs. R. Nicholson Victim of Pneumonia At The Hospital Mrs. Robert Nicholson, 37, passed away last night at the Holy Family hospital, after a several days illness. She suffered an attack (unreadable sentence) to pneumonia. The deceased was born in Kansas City and removed here with her parents when a child. Her maiden name was Inez Thayer and she was married May 10, 1919 to Robert Nicholson and resided here until a year ago when they located at Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters, Iris, Juanita, Audrey Ann, four sons, Alfred, Robert, George and Eugene, her mother, Mrs. Hannah Thayer at Milwaukee, one brother, Archie Thayer, also at Milwaukee, and five sisters, Mrs. B.T. Murk, Chicago, Mrs. Robert Hopper, Junction City, Ore., Mrs. Otto Behnke, Milwaukee, Mrs. Edwin Klein, Two Rivers and Mrs. Emil Schlaeger, of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Wattawa chapel with burial at Evergreen. The remains may be viewed tomorrow and also Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at the Wattawa parlors. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 4, 1929 P.2 ******* [bur. 6 Feb. 1929/age 37 yrs./died at Manitowoc Rapids, WI/cause: lobar pneumonia/ bur. on Mrs. A.W. Thayer lot]
MARTIN NICHOLSON DROWNED.- Martin, an eight year old son of Andrew Michelson (sic), who resides at the corner of Chicago and Sixth streets, fell from the harbor pier yesterday after noon, and was drowned. The body was recovered by Mr. M. Hansen, the boat builder, at about eight o'clock in the evening. Manitowoc Pilot, August 23, 1877 P. 3
MARVELLA LOUISE (NIEPHAUS) NICHOLSON Marvella L. Nicholson, age 81, of 1500 N. Third St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at her residence. She was born Sept. 8, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edwin and Elsie (Miller) Niephaus. In 1945 she married William Nicholson in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in April 1976. Marvella was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling. include three sons and daughters-in-law: James E. and Karen Nicholson, Green Bay; Fred and Mary Nicholson, Manitowoc; William and Debra Nicholson, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Billy, Jessica, Dayna, Andrew, Daniel, Michael, Sara and Robin; two great-grandchildren: Preston and Haley; and two nieces; Christine and Pamela. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Susan Dufresne; and a sister: Ethel Grall. A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Trinity Alliance Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial service will be the Rev. Tom Gonzalez with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Alliance Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 2006
SUSAN ANN NICHOLSON Susan A. Nicholson, age 40, a Belvidere, Ill. resident, died Friday morning, February 9, 1996, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 1996, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate. She was born October 2, 1955, in Manitowoc, daughter of Marvella L. Niephaus Nicholson and the late William H. Nicholson. Susan grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was employed at the Acme Screw Company of Cherry Valley, Ill. Susan was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Boone Post #77 and the John High Kaiser VFW Auxiliary Post #1461. Survivors include her mother, Marvella, Manitowoc; two daughters, Robin DuFresene and Sara DeFresne, both Belvidere, Ill.; special friend, Steve Harter, Belvidere; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Karen Nicholson, Green Bay, Fred and Mary Nicholson, Manitowoc, William and Debbie Nicholson, Manitowoc. Susan was preceded in death by her father. A Memorial has been established in her name. Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Manitowoc, is assisting. Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 1996 P. A2 ********* [d. at Belvidere IL/single/cremains]
VAN R. NICHOLSON Van R. Nicholson, 52 (photo), of 526 South 29th street, active for years in baseball circles of the city and county, first as a player and later as an umpire, died Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Nicholson was stricken with a heart attack early in the evening, after being about as usual during the day, being employed at the North Western road depot as a telegraph operator. Taken ill at his home, he was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic temple, the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave. Born at Sheboygan in 1895 Mr. Nicholson came to this city in 1914 and in 1916 married Miss Amanda Krahn. He played baseball on several amateur and semi-pro teams in the city and county. In later years when he retired from active playing he umpired in numerous leagues in this section of the state. For many years he was employed as a telegraph operator in the Calumet tower of the North Western road and after the new depot was opened, transferred to that location. Mr. Nicholson enrolled in Company E of the Wisconsin state guard during the last war and was a master sergeant of the second battalion of the guard. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and the Eagles. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Remedi of Hinsdale, Ill.; and a half-brother, Dr. George Duchlow of Neenah. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be moved to the Masonic Temple at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 7, 1947 P. 4 ********* [Van Rensler Nicholson/died 07-05-1947/age 52 yrs]
WILLIAM H. NICHOLSON William H. Nicholson, 51, of 3416 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Nicholson by Amvets Post No. 99. Mr. Nicholson was born May 27, 1924, at Moorestown, N.J. He was educated in New Jersey, coming to Manitowoc in 1945. He was a former salesman for Montgomery Ward Store. He served in the U.S. Navy submarine forces from 1942 to 1945 and later transferred to the local Manitowoc Reserve Unit, achieving the rank of captain. Survivors include three sons, James of Freeport, Ill, and Fred and William J. of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Susan Nicholson, of Fayetteville, W. Va., and brothers and sisters in New Jersey. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street chapel, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1976 P. 14
JOHN E. NICHOLUS John E. Nicholus, 82, of 408 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at his home. He had been ill several months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Feb. 14, 1880, at West Bend, son of the late John and Augusta Kraus Nicholus. He attended West Bend schools and the family moved to Milwaukee when he was 15 years old. He was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad for six years and then learned the butcher trade. He operated his own shop at 3463 North Richard St., Milwaukee, for 35 years. In 1939 he moved to Manitowoc where he purchased and operated the shore Hill Orchard on South 10th Street until 1947. He was employed for 11 years as a door man at the Capitol Theater until his retirement three years ago. He married Zetta Rathsak Sept. 18, 1913, at Milwaukee. Among survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Stanul and Mrs. Earl Retzlaff of Manitowoc and five grandchildren, John, James and Daniel Terry and Earline and Jeanine Retzlaff of Manitowoc. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1962 P. 14 ******* [d. 03-21-1962/age 82 yrs./bur. on Walter Rathsack lot]
LIZETTA A. "ZETTA" NICHOLUS Mrs. Zetta C. Nicholus, 93, of 408 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday evening, June 5, at her home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nicholus was born September 19, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Lizetta Lenz Rathsack. She married John Nicholus on September 18, 1913, at Milwaukee. He preceeded her in death in March of 1962. Mrs. Nicholus a member of Bethany Evangleical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Johnette Stanul and Mrs. Berdine Ording, both of Manitowoc; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death by brothers, three sisters and a great grandchild. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then at the church from noon until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1985 P. 3 ******* [widow of John/bur. on Walter Rathsack lot]
HELEN RADUENZ NICK Mrs. Helen Nick, 63, of 1812 Western avenue died early today at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Nick, nee Helen Wegforth, was born in Brillion in 1886 and lived in Manitowoc most of her life. In 1910 she was married to Charles Raduenz who died in 1918 and she was later married to Edward Nick. Survivors are three daughters, Lois Nick, Helen and Lenore Rauenz; two brothers, Henry and Clements Wegforth of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mike Bartelme of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Franta of Chicago. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home from 2 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the St. John church, 15th and Marshall, to lie in state until time of services. She was a member of the Women's Guild at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 24, 1949 P. 2 ******** [d. 12-24-1949/age 63 yrs.]
ANNA NICKELS Mrs. Anna Nichols (sic) died at the home of Henry Horstman on the Two Rivers road on Thursday last, aged 70. Manitowoc Pilot, August 17, 1899 P. 8
AUGUSTA A. NICKELS Mrs. Charles F. Nickels, 78, of 407 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanueal Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Nickesl, the former Augusta Sehloff, was born Jan. 16, 1888, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Albert and Wilhelmina Peipelo Sehloff. She was married to Mr. NIckels Nov. 6, 1906, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed at Mishicot and returned to Manitowoc in 1932. Survivors are the husband, four sons, Carl, Alvin, Harold and Arthur of Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. John Wilke, Mrs. Melvin Grotbeck, Mrs. Emil Kuchenbecker and Mrs. Virgil Petska of Manitowoc and Mrs. Milton Berge of Milwaukee; a brother, Albert of Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Louis Kappelman of Manitowoc; 30 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. A son, three sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 20, 1966 P.11
BARBARA J. NICKELS A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nickels, 1723A Dewey St., on Nov. 12, at the Holy Family Hospital. Manitowoc Herald Times, Nov. 13, 1948 page 6 ******* [age 6 days/bur. on Charles F. Nickels lot/Arthur A. Nickels (parent), died in Manitowoc] ******* (Note: This appears to be Barbara J. Nickels)
BRIAN LEE NICKELS Brian L. Nickels, 24, of 825 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nickels was born Oct. 26, 1954, in Manitowoc, son of Charles J. and Mary Alice Duprey Nickels. He was educated in Manitowoc and was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mr. Charles J. Nickels of Manitowoc, three brothers, Jeff with the United States Army, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dave of Manitowoc and Greg at home; two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Sandra) Abbet of Manitowoc and Tammy at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Leona Nickels and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Duprey of Manitowoc; a niece, Michelle, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday afternoon and in the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1979 P. 3
CARL NICKELS (d. 1903) ONE MORE OLD RESIDENT GONE Carl Nickels Dies At Home Near Two Rivers At The Age of 82 Years Carl Nickels an aged Manitowoc county resident, died at his home near Two Rivers Saturday at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Nickels was born in Germany, November 15, 1820 and came to this country in the fifties, where he has always made his home. A wife and three children, two sons, and one daughter, survive him. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran Church in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, March 16, 1903 ********** The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, March 17, 1903 SHOTO AND VICINITY Mr. Nichols, an aged resident, is very low with pneumonia. He is not expected to live. ********** The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, March 17, 1903 Local and Personal Chas. Nichols, a man 83 years of age and an old resident of the town of Manitowoc, died last Saturday night at the home of his son-in-law, John Schultz. He was sick but a short time and his death was due principally to old age. ********* The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, March 19, 1903 DEATHS OF A WEEK At the age of 82 years Carl Nickels died at Two Rivers on Saturday. Mr. Nickels was born in Germany, Nov. 15, 1820 . A wife and three children survive. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1903: Death Sat. in Town Manitowoc of 82-yr. old Carl Nickels. The deceased was born 15 Nov. 1820 in Germany, and in the 50's came to Manitowoc County where he has lived ever since. He is survived by his widow, 2 sons and one daughter. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the local Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: heart failure]
CARL R. NICKELS (d. 1979) Carl R. Nickels, 69, of 407 North 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning in Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Nickels was born April 7, 1909 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles F. and Augusta Schloff Nickels. He was a life resident of Manitowoc County. Mr. Nickels was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Company until retiring in 1976. He married Leona Mueller December 10, 1930 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, four sons, Charles J., Roger W., Larry R., and Gerald L. of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Jacwueline) Schwartz of Manitowoc; Mrs. Everette (Lois) Lau Jr., of Milwaukee, Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Weiczarkowski of Washington D.C.; three brothers, Alvin, Harold and Arthur of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. John (Ester) Wilke, Mrs. Melvin (Hilda) Grotbeck, Mrs. Emil (Ruth) Kuchenbecker and Mrs. Virgil (Minnie) Petska, all of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded by a brother, Harlan. Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the church noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Jan. 24, 1979 - page 3 ********* [bur. on Leona B. Nickels lot]
CHARLES F. NICKELS (d. 1978) Charles F. Nickels, 94, of 407 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nickels was born July 30, 1884 in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Ladwig Nickels. Mr. Nickels grew up in Manitowoc, was confirmed and was graduated from First German Evangelical Lutheran School, Manitowoc. He farmed in Mishicot and after returning to Manitowoc in 1933, he was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1957. He married Augusta E. Schloff Nov. 6, 1906 in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death May 19, 1966. Mr. Nickels was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and a former member of the First German Lutheran Band and Boilermakers No. 443, Manitowoc. Survivors included four sons, Carl, Alvin, Harold and Arthur of Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. John (Esther) Wilke, Mrs. Melvin (Hilda) Grotbeck, Mrs. Amel (Ruth) Kuchenbecker, and Mrs. Virgil (Minnie) Petska of Manitowoc and Mrs. Milton (Jeanette) Berge of Milwaukee; 31 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harlan, five brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday evening and in the church on Monday from noon until the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 12, 1978 page 3 ******** [widower of Augusta E. Nickels]
CHARLES J. NICKELS (d. 1991) Charles J. Nickels, 58, of 4607 Custer Lane, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, June 3, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born October 27, 1932, at Manitowoc, Wis., son of Leona Mueller Nickels and the late Carl Nickles. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, Wis. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. Mr. Nickels worked at Muchin Furniture Store and Weyerhauser Company. He became disabled in 1970. Mr. Nickels enjoyed working in his garden. He married the former Mary Alice Duprey on May 16, 1954, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice; his mother, Leona Nickels of Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Kathy Nickels of Shirley, N.Y., David and Beth Nickels of Arvada, Colo., Greg Nickels at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Dana Smith of Manitowoc, Tammy and Todd Martin of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Judy Nickels of Manitowoc, Larry and Marie Nickels of Manitowoc, Gerald and Caryn Nickels of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Jacque and Jack Sosnosky of Two Rivers, Lois and Everett Lau of Milwaukee, Wis., Barbara and Ken Wieczorkowski of Milwaukee, Wis.; 13 grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Lee; a grandson, Ross Nickels; two brothers- in-law, and a sister-in-law. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 1991 P. B8 ******* [husband of Mary Alice Nickels]
EDWIN J. NICKELS Edwin J. Nickels, 68, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday at his home following a heart attack. Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Sept. 11, 1893, in the Town of Two Rivers and attended the Crystal Springs School. He farmed in that area, taking over operation of the home farm when his father died in 1930. He never married. Among the survivors are one brother, Charles of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht, Martha and Emma of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Erna of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and 22 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Friends may call between 2 and 10 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, March 3, 1962 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 03-02-1962/age 68 yrs./bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
ELSA NICKELS GIRL'S BRAVE BATTLE FOR LIFE IS FUTILE, DEAD Death came to Elsie Nickels, daughter of Henry Nickels, Route 7, early this morning, the end coming as she lay in peaceful sleep. The demise of Miss Nicekls (sic), who was 24 years of age, ends a brave fight which she has waged for three yers against the ravages of the white plague. Decedent was a bright and cheerful young lady and had a large circle of friends who will deplore her untimely death. Besides her father she is survived by four sisters, Martha, Erna, Mrs. A. Albrecht, Waukesha, and Emma, and four brothers, George, this city; Chas., Mishicot; Reinhold, Athens, and Edwin. One brother, George, died six years ago. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 from the home and at 2 from the German Lutheran church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1916 P.7 ******** In the obituary notice of the death of Miss Nickels yesterday the Herald stated one brother Geroge, had died six years ago. This was an error. George survives, while a brother, Harry, is deceased. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 10, 1916 P.8 ******** [Elsie Nickels/bur. 02-13-1916/cause: exhaustion pulmonalis phthysis/ bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
EMMA D. NICKELS Miss Emma Nickels, 73, formerly of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, who had resided with her brother, Charles, at 407 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, the past two years, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Miss Nickels was born Dec. 31, 1895, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Ladwig Nickels. Survivors include her brother, Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht Sr. and Miss Martha of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, August 18, 1969 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 08-16-1969/age 73 yrs./bur. on Martha and Emma Nickels lot] (31 Dec 1895/Aug 1969/SSDI)
ERNA NICKELS Miss Erna Nickels, 72, a native of the Town of Two Rivers and who had resided on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc where she had been a patient two weeks. Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Miss Nickels was born Sept. 11, 1893, on the homestead farm on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Ladwig Nickels. She attended Crystal Springs School in the township and after her father died in 1930, she and her twin brother, Edwin, operated the farm. The brother died in 1962. She is survived by a brother, Charles Nickels, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Albrecht, of Manitowoc and the Misses Martha and Emma Nickels, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and 22 nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, June 14, 1966 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 6-13-1966/bur. on Henry Nickels lot]
FLORENCE NICKELS Florence Nickels, age 96, died Monday, July 17, 2006 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, July 21, 2006 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Florence was born April 28, 1910 in Oklahoma city, Okla., daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna Kuchenbecker Thor. She married Alvin Nickels on Aug. 12, 1939 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2005. Florence and her husband operated Nickels Grocery Store from 1948 to 1963. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Berge, Greendale, Ruth Kuchenbecker, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arthur (Audrey) Nickels, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl (Leona) Nickels, Harold (Mabel) Nickels, Harlan Nickels, Bernice Jaquith, Clara Katalnick, Hilda (Melvin) Grotbeck, Esther (John) Wilke, Minnie (Virgil) Petska, Milton Berge and Email Kuchenbecker. Relatives and friends may call on Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Unke Pastoral Scholarship Fund at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Nickels family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the second floor nurses and staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care. Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 2006
FRIEDRICH NICKELS Death in Town Two Rivers on Wed. of Friedrich Nickels at the age of 69 yrs. 4 mos. He was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and came to America in 1850 settling directly in Town Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow, a married daughter, a brother and a sister. Burial will be Sat. afternoon in the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1892 ******* [Fred/cause: rheumatism]
HARLAN NICKELS Harlan Nickels, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nickels, 215 North Fifth street, died this morning at the home following a lingering illness. He was born in the town of Mishicot April 4, 1929, and was brought to Manitowoc by his parents when a baby. He was a 7th grade student at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran school. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Tuesday noon until Wednesday at 10 a.m. when it will be removed to the Immanuel church. The casket will remain open until 2 p.m., when funeral services will begin. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. Theo. Uetzmann will officiate at the funeral. Survivors include his parents, four brothers, and five sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), all of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 16, 1943 P.2 ********* [cause: sarcomatosis]
HAROLD E. NICKELS Harold E. Nickels, age 77, of 1847 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 1998, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis Broehm will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Harold was born February 5, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Gusta Schloff Nickels. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1939. Harold was a World War II United States Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific from 1944 to 1946. On October 25, 1947, he married the former Mabel L. Grotbeck at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Harold worked at the Mirro Corporation from 1946 until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. He loved to garden and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, Manitowoc, one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Patricia Nickels, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and James Menges, Savage, Minn., and Karen and Edward Skwor, Savage, Minn., eight grandchildren, Craig and Rachel Nickels, Andrew, Katie and Lauren Menges, and Nathan, Kevin and Layla Skwor; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Florence Nickels, Manitowoc and Arthur and Audrey Nickels, Manitowoc; two sisters and four brothers-in-law, Ruth and Emil Kuchenbecker, Manitowoc, Jeanette and Milton Berge, Greendale, Wis., Virgil Petska, Manitowoc, and Harold Sorensen, Beloit, Wis. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harland and Carl; three sisters, Hilda Grotbeck, Esther Wilke and Minnie Petska. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home (State Street Chapel), Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, and on Wednesday at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church from 12 noon until the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated for Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Herald Times Reproter, April 28, 1998 P. 2
HARRY NICKELS A FATAL ACCIDENT Harry Nickels, an employee of the Dry Dock company, while at work in the plate room Wednesday afternoon, in some way got caught in the shafting and was instantly killed. The accident happened about 4 o'clock and was not seen by anyone. He was adjusting something on the machine when he got caught in the shafting and was dashed to eternity. He was formerly employed as a teamster by Plumb & Nelson. Mr. Nickels leaves a wife and four children. He was 32 years of age. The family reside on North 8th street. The Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 13, 1910 ************* MAN IS GROUND TO BITS BODY IS TORN LIMB FROM LIMB Harry Nichols Meets a Terrible Death At Dry Dock Shops CAUGHT IN SHAFTING, WHIRLED TO DEATH Caught by a belt which he was repairing, pulled onto the shafting to be whirled to instant death and his body ground to small bits was the terrible end which overtook Harry Nichols, an employe of the Manitowoc Dry Dock Company at the yards of the company late Wednesday afternoon, the accident being one of the most distressing in character ever occurring in the city. Nichols was killed instantly and his body was so torn and mangled as to be unrecognizable and only small particles could be recovered for burial. The accident occurred at 4 o'clock and so affected other workmen in the shops that it was necessary to close down for the day. Nichols, with a fellow workman named Henrichs, was engaged in work upon the shafting and belts in the plate shops of the yards at the time of the terrible accident. Henrichs left his work to secure some more material, Nichols being on a step ladder at work on the shafting at the time, and when he returned to the scene a few minutes later it was to discover Nichols' body hanging in the shafting, badly mangled and entirely nude, every stitch of clothing having been torn from the body. As Henrichs approached the body feel from its position in the shafting to the floor at his feet. Details as to the exact manner in which Nichols became caught in the shafting and lost his life will probably never be known as no one witnessed the accident. Nichols was on a step ladder working on the belt and shafting when Henrichs left him and it is supposed that his clothing became caught in the belt and he was drawn onto the shafting which was revolving at a speed of 120 revolutions a minute. Nichols' body was thrown against the ceiling and timbers of the shafting and literally torn limb from limb. The machinery is operated by electric motors and before Henrichs, who discovered the plight of Nichols, could stop the motor, the unfortunate man had been ground to bits. Other men in the shop, of whom there were a number, heard no cry from Nichols and the first intimation they had of the tragedy was when one of Nichols' legs, torn from the body in the rapidly revolving shafting, was thrown across the floor at the feet of one of the men. Nichols must have been killed instantly, it is believed, and when the employes of the shops turned to go to his assistance, it was found that the body had fell from the shaft and the mangled form was on the floor. The sight was one which unnerved the workmen and at their request the shop was closed immediately after the accident for the day. Nichols who was 35 years of age, was a carpenter by trade and had been employed by the Dry Dock Co. for two years. Formerly he was employed as a teamster of the Plumb & Nelson Co., leaving the company three years ago to engage in his trade. His parents reside near Kings Bridge and only recently his father, Henry Nichols suffered a severe injury, having both his hands frozen while on his way home from this city. Nichols' brother, George Nichols succeeded him in the position with the Plumb & Nelson Co. and is still employed by the company. The unfortunate man was industrious, bore an excellent reputation and had a wide circle of friends. When a boy his family resided in the city, on Huron street. Married nine years ago to Miss Mary Blanek, of Antigo, in that city, Nichols, with his wife came here, and had since resided in the city. The family resided on North Eight street, near New York avenue, where Nichols had recently purchased a home. News of the tragedy was carried to the little family of widow and four children by neighbors and Mrs. Nichols is completely overcome and is under care of physicians. Besides his wife and children Nichols is survive by his parents at Kings Bridge, four brothers and five sisters. The accident is the first fatality to occur in the plant of the Manitowoc Dry Dock Co. under present management. Several accidents have occurred in the yards and on boats but none of which claimed emloyes of the Dry Dock Co. Nichols was an expert in his line and was a trusted and valued employe. He was a nephew of Patrolman Edward Ladwig of the police department. Funeral services will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1910 ************ HARRY NICKELS MEETS DEATH Is Caught on a Rapidly Revolving Shaft and Torn to Pieces Harry Nickels, one of the employes of the Dry Dock Co. is suddenly whirled into eternity while employed at his daily task at the shipyard. Out of the quiet of the daily grind at the ship yard there came late yesterday, the awful tale of a soul hurled suddenly into eternity. There was no warning, no thought of danger, probably, on the part of the man who was killed, only the sudden grip of a whirling shaft as it seized its victim, whirled him with lightning speed around itself scattering the dismembered torn and bleeding parts of its victim in all directions, and then all was as it was before. Not entirely as it had been because overhead, near the fatal shaft hung a leg and a part of the entrails, on the ground about lay parts of the body, a leg, the arms, the trunk cut diagonally in two and all about stood the horny handed sons of toil paralyzed into inaction by the horrors of a moment. Harry Nickels was the victim and so badly was his body torn that it was gathered together in a basket. The head was cut in two, both arms and both legs were torn off, and all those who witnessed the accident saw at the time was flying parts of the body as they were hurled thru the air and bits of cloth and large pieces of clothing as they sailed about. Harry Nickels, a carpenter, had just placed a pulley on the shaft in the loft of the machine shed at the ship yard and the accident happened as he was placing the belt onto the pulley. In some manner he slipped and was caught on the shaft and his body hurled around until it was entirely dismembered, and torn to shreds. Mr. Nichols was about 32 years of age and leaves a wife and four children, the youngest of whom is only six months of age, who were dependent on his labor for their support. Just how the accident happened is not known at this writing, at 9:30. This morning Dr. Falge, coroner, said that an inquest had not been decided on, he having been told by Mr. Christ Hendricks that in his opinion no inquest would be necessary as the man came to his death by an accident pure and simple. Hendricks also had talked with his wife, Nichols aunt, about the matter and she also had given it as her opinion that no inquest would be necessary. Dr. Falge was then told that there is considerable talk about projecting set-screws and keys on the shafting in the machine shed and that an inquest should be held, if only to satisfy the people that there is no likelihood that the employing company was criminally negligent, or that the State Factory Inspector was negligent of his duty. Dr. Falge, when called up later in the day said that a brother of the deceased had asked that no inquest be held as death was purely accidental and no blame could be attached to anyone. There were no projections on the shaft and the man was caught by his jumper becoming wrapped around the shaft, an accident against which no safeguard except caution on the part of the man himself could have safe guarded him. Mr. West, when asked this afternoon, said that it was an accident pure and simple and that could not in any way have been avoided, but said that he could not give details of the accident as he was not present. The shaft on which Nickels was caught is near the roof against which his body was hurled as it was whirled swiftly around the shaft. The accident happened in the east end of the shed, immediately above the big roller on which the large sheets of steel are bent rolled to form. The Daily Herald, Thursday, January 13, 1910 *********** FELLOW WORKERS ESCORT BODY Funeral For Harry Nichols One of Largest Ever Known in City A funeral cortege more than six blocks in length followed the remains of Harry Nichols to their last resting place in Evergreen cemetery Sunday afternoon and hundreds of friends assembled at the Lutheran church to pay a tribute of respect to the dead and sympathy for the living. Fellow employes of the shipyards marched as escort to the body. Many beautiful floral offerings crowned the casket, among the number being a large anchor from fellow employes, a broken wheel from the Dry Dock Co. and many others. Rev. Machmiller spoke in both English and German. The funeral was one of the largest ever known in the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 17, 1910 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
******** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Herman (sic) Nickels, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Nickels, of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, representing among other things that Herman Nickels, an inhabitant of said county, on the 12th day of January, A.D. 1910, at the city of 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 her, said Mary Nickels granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of September, A.D. 1911, 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 person interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 15th day of August A.D. 1911. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, August 31, 1911 P. 4
HENRY NICKELS (HEINRICH NICKELS) EARLY SETTLER OF TWO RIVERS TOWNSHIP DEAD Henry Nickels, 76, 75 Years Resident of Town Died This Morning Henry Nickels, 76, for seventy-five years a resident of the town of Two Rivers, and one of the earliest settlers in this section of the county, passed away at his farm home this morning, following a heart stroke suffered Saturday night. Funeral services will be held from the home in that township at 1:15 p.m. and from Emmanuel Lutheran church at Manitowoc, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Uetzman officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery at Manitowoc. Mr. Nickels was born in Mecklenberg Germany June 13, 1853 and at the age of one year, immigrated to this country settling in the town of Two Rivers, one half mile north of Shoto. In 1878 he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Ladwig, who preceded him in death 32 years ago. He had resided 38 years on the farm which he had last operated. Surviving him are five sons and three daughters. They are Edwin, at home; George, Manitowoc; Charles, Mishicot; Reinhold, Goodrich, Wis.; Miss Ernie Nickels, at home; Miss Emma Nickels, this city; Mrs. Mathilda Albrecht, Manitowoc; Mrs. John Schultz, town of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry Hoeffner, town of Newton He also leaves a number of grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The Two Rivers Reporter And Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Monday Evening, May 5, 1930 ******** PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES THIS MORNING Henry Nichols(sic), County Resident For 76 Years, Dies on Farm In Town of Two Rivers A stroke which he suffered on the family farm one-half mile north of Shoto late last Saturday afternoon, this morning claimed the life of Henry Nicholas, pioneer town of Two Rivers resident who lived all but one of his 77 years in the township. Death occurred at 9 o'clock at the farm where he resided for the past 38 years. Born in Mechelberg, Germany on June 12, 1853, Mr. Nicholas would have been 77 years of age next month. When a boy of one years old, he came to the United States and the town of Two Rivers with his parent s and made his home there continuously. On November 1, 1876 he married Miss Wilhelmina Ladwig who died 32 years ago. A son and daughter also preceded him in death. Leaves Eight Children Immediate survivors include four daughters, Miss Emma at Two Rivers, Miss Martha and Mrs. Mathilda Albrecht in Manitowoc, Miss Ernie at the family home; four sons, George at Manitowoc, Charles at Mishicot, Reinhold at Goodrich, Wisconsin, and Edwin at home; two sisters, Mrs. John Schultz of the town of Two Rivers and Mrs. Henry Hoeffner, town of Newton; a number of grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home on County B at 1:15 o'clock and from the Immanuel Lutheran church, Pine street, this city, at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Monday, May 5, 1930 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [Henry Nickels/bur. 5-8-1930/age 76 yrs/cause: apoplexy/died at Two Rivers, WI]
LAVANCHE NICKELS INFANT CHILD BURIED Funeral services for La Vanche Nichols(sic), eighteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols Clark street, took place this afternoon at four o'clock from the St. Paul's Catholic church, with Rev. Jaekel officiating. Interment was at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 8, 1931 P.7 ******** [La Vanche NICHOLS/bur. 8-8-1931/female/age 1 yr/cause: acute nephritis/ bur. on Mrs. Harry Nickels lot]
LEONA B. NICKELS Leona B. Nickels, age 93, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Manitou Manor Apartments, 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, 2003, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Hahm with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Leona was born Dec. 3, 1909, at Maribel. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Emma Kasten Mueller. Leona attended school at Maribel and graduated from Denmark High School. Leona then continued her education at the Manitowoc Business College. She had been employed at various businesses locally and in most recent years, she was employed with Paragon until she retired in 1973. On Dec. 10, 1930, Leona married Carl Nickels at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in January 1979. Leona was a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and formerly a member of the church's Evening Circle. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, quilting and crocheting. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren brought much enjoyment to her life. Leona is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law: Roger and Judi Nickels, Larry and Marie Nickels, Gerald and Caryn Nickels, all of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law: Jacqueline and John Sosnosky, Two Rivers, Lois and Everett Lau, Milwaukee, Barbara and Kenneth Wieczorkowski, Milwaukee; one brother and sister-in-law: Reinhold and Mildren Mueller, Manitowoc; one sister: Arlene Gates, Stuart, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Mae Mueller; 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren: 10 great-great-grandchildren: nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl in 1979, son Charles in 1991, grandson Brian Nickels, two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, five brothers, three sisters, son-in-law, Bernard Schwarz and daughter-in-law, Mary Alice Nickels. Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to the time of services Tuesday. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care given to Leona for the past nine years and the special attention given especially in the past several days. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 10, 2003 p.A3 (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page) ******** (3 Dec. 1909, Maribel, WI/9 Aug. 2003, Manitowoc)
MABEL LUCILLE NICKELS Mabel L. Nickels, age 73, of 1847 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, May 29, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Dennis L. Broehm will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Mabel was born August 15, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gullick and Annette Grotbeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. Mabel also attended the Manitowoc Vocational School and was trained to be a nurse's aide. On October 25, 1947, she married Harold E. Nickels at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Harold preceded Mabel in death on April 26, 1998. Mabel worked as a nurse's aide at The Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. Mabel enjoyed traveling with her husband, Harold, in the past. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Patricia Nickels, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and James Menges, Savage, Minn., and Karen and Edward Skwor, Savage, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Craig and Rachel Nickels, Andrew, Katie and Lauren Menges, and Nathan, Kevin and Kayla Skwor; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (TODAY) and on Tuesday at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1999 p.A2
MARIA NICKELS From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1904: Death Thurs. last week in Town Manitowoc of Mrs. Maria Nickels, nee Horstmann. The deceased, who was born 13 May 1829 in Strange, Province of Hanover, came from Germany directly to Town Manitowoc in 1849 and has lived here ever since. Shortly thereafter she married Carl Nickels who died 1-1/2 yrs. ago. She leaves 3 grown children, namely, Mrs. John Schulz in Town Manitowoc, Mrs. Heinrich Hoefner in Newton, and Heinrich Nickels in Two Rivers, as well as many grandchildren; she is also survived by 4 sisters: Mrs. Fredrich Horstmann in Liberty, Mrs. Hermann Horstmann in Town Two Rivers, Mrs. Wilhelmine Abeling, and Mrs. Dorothea Hoefner in Newton. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church with interment in the city cemetery. ****** [Mary/cause: gastritis]
MARTHA E. NICKELS Miss Martha E. Nickels, 84, a resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Nickels was born March 16, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Ladwig Nickels. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc, she was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include a brother, Charles Nickels, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Mathilda) Albrecht, of Manitowoc, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the hour of service. Herald-Times-Reporter, Thursday, July 18, 1974 (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 07-17-1974/age 84 yrs.] (16 Mar 1890/Jul 1974/SSDI)
MARY NICKELS (d. 1959) Mrs. Mary Nichols (sic), 81, former Manitowoc resident, died Monday at Bethel Convalescent Home, Wisconsin Rapids, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Mary Blahnik was born at Kewaunee Nov. 25, 1877, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blahnik. In 1898, she was married to Harry H. Nichols at Manitowoc and the couple resided at Antigo for a time before moving to Wisconsin Rapids. Mr. Nichols died in 1914. Mrs. Nichols is survived by two sons, Louis of Wisconsin Rapids and Arthur of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Kuenn and Mrs. Dorothy Witt of Wisconsin Rapids; a sister, Mrs. Dora Mass of Chicago, 10? grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 19, 1959 P. 17 ********* [d. at Arpin WI/widow of Harry Nickels] ********* LANGLADE CO. MAN COMES HERE FOR A BRIDE Mrs. Mary Nichols Is Wedded to Herman Weigert, Neva The marriage of Mrs. Mary Nichols, of this city and Herman Weigert, of Neva, Langlade county, was solemnized at the parsonage of the German Lutheran church, Rev. Machmiller officiating, yesterday, the announcement being a surprise to friends of the bride, who was widowed several years ago when her husband Harry Nichols was killed while employed in the shops at the shipyards. Mrs. Nichols recently received a judgment of over $5000 for the death of her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Weigert will make their home here for a short time and will then remove to Neva where the groom is engaged in business. Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 19, 1913 p.4
MARY ALICE NICKELS (d. 1997) Mrs. Mary Alice Nickels, age 62, of 4607 Custer Lane, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 11, 1997, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 1997, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Joel Otto will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The former Mary Alice Duprey was born February 8, 1934, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Euclide and Ruth Schafelke Duprey. She attended schools in Two Rivers. On May 16, 1954, she married Charles J. Nickels, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1991. She worked full-time for KI until two years ago when she became a part-time employee until the present. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church. She loved to travel. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey (Kathy) Nickels, Shirley, N.Y., David (Beth) Nickels, Washburn, Wis., Greg (Sharon) Nickels, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy (Dana) Smith, Manitowoc, Tammy (Todd) Martin, Sturgeon Bay; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother-in-law, Leona Nickels, Manitowoc; four brothers and five sisters-in-law, Donald (Rose) Duprey, Manitowoc, Frederick (Bev) Duprey, Two Rivers, Richard (Sandra) Duprey, Two Rivers, Gary Duprey, Sheboygan, Alice Gauthier, Two Rivers, Kathy Kohls, Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Carol Helgeson, Columbus, Wis., Sr. Diane Duprey, Denville, N.J., Judy (Gary) Rebarchek, Manitowoc, Audrey (Pablo) Gomez, Peioria, Ariz., J.C. Mikeal, North Carolina; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; one son, Brian; two grandchildren; three brothers, Robert, Dennis and Charles; one sister, Rosalyn Mikeal. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & PFeffer Family Funeral Home on Monday (TONIGHT) from 5-8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1997, P. A2 ******* [widow of Charles]
WILHELMINE NICKELS SHOTO AND VICINITY DIED - After a long and lingering illness, Mrs. Henry Nickels. The deceased was thirty-five years of age. She was a kind neighbor and a devout Christian. The burial services took place on Friday. The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis. Tuesday, February 16, 1897 (sent in by reseacher/see contributors page) ************* From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death on Mon. in Mishicott of 38 yr. old Mrs. Henry Nickels, of consumption. She is survived by 10 children, the oldest being 17. ********* (from death index: Wilhelmine Nickels d. 1 Feb. 1897) [Annie Nickels/bur. 02-01-1897/age 34 yrs./cause: consumption] (burial register has Annie Nichols, female, age 34, born in Germany, cause of death: Consumption/but she is in the same lot with Nickels)
AMELIA NICKISCH Mrs. Frank Nickisch, 63, of 908 South 18th street, died shortly before noon today at the Holy Family hospital. She had been ill several months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. Johns Evangelical church with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Nickisch, nee Amelia Brats(sic) was born in Germany and early in life located in Sheboygan. In 1897 she was married to Mr. Nickisch and they lived at Sheboygan until 1905, when they moved to this city. Mr. Nickisch died in 1928. Survivors are a son, Arnold, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stern of Brillion, Norma, of this city; sister, Mrs. Anna Mier of Detroit, Mich.; brother, Henry of Sheboygan. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from Friday noon on. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1941 P. 2 ******* [Emilie W. Nickish/d. 11-28-1941/age 63 yrs./cause: uremia/ bur. on Frank Nickisch lot] (Note: Amelia in obit.; Emilie in cem. records; Amelia in her husband Frank's obit; Amalie on the 1920 census)
ARNOLD H. NICKISCH Arnold H. Nickisch, age 86, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Monday evening, April 14, 1997, at the Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 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. He was born April 3, 1911, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Amelia Bratz Nickisch. On June 25, 1935, he married the former Gladys M. Tisler in Manitowoc. Arnold was employed with Wisconsin Public Service at the Kewaunee Nuclear Plant retiring in 1964. He also owned and operated Stephani Strupp Oil company for 35 years as acting president. Arnold belonged to the 25 Year Club at Wisconsin Public Service and was a member of Local #310 of Wisconsin Public Service and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #706. Survivors include his wife, Gladys M. Nickisch, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Cindy Nickisch, Manitowoc; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joseph and Lillian Schelfhout, Necedah, Wis. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary Service will be said at 7:30 p.m. by the family. The Rosary will also be said Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church by the Adoration Society. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1997 P. A2 ******** [husband of Mary]
ELMER NICKISCH BOY MEETS DEATH UNDER WHEELS OF CAR Elmer Nickisch, Aged 14, Killed Yards of C. & N.W. Tuesday WAS PICKING UP COAL FROM TRACKS Found lying at the side of the tracks, his right leg crushed below the knee, his right arm broken, with severe injuries to the hip, bruised and bleeding, Elmer Nickisch, aged 14, was picked up by a switching crew in the yards of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company Tuesday afternoon and two hours later was dead at the hospital where he was removed. The boy is a son of F. Nickisch, a laborer, residing at Fifteenth and Franklin streets. Otto Vollendorf, foreman of a switching crew in the yards, found the injured boy at the side of the tracks near the coal chutes, north of the Thirteenth street crossing and with other trainmen removed the unfortunate lad to the baggage room at the C. & N.W. station where a physician was summoned. The boy was conscious and was able to give his name and address to Sgt. O'Donnel who was called as the representative of the Northwestern. The ambulance was called and the boy was taken to the hospital where investigation revealed that he had suffered serious internal injuries which caused death within a few hours. At the hospital amputation of the right leg above the ankle was performed and the fracture of the arm was reduced and everything done to make the patient comfortable. Death came to the boy just after physicians had completed their work and he had been placed in bed, apparently resting easy. With a hand sled and box the Nickisch boy had visited the Northwestern yards to pick up coal from the tracks, a practice which is followed by many children and other people daily. No one witnessed the accident and the first known of it was the discovery of the boy by Mr. Vollendorf. From appearances it is believed the boy was run down by a string of cars which had been switched by an engine to the side track near which the body was found. The theory is that Nickisch was picking coal from the track and did not hear the cars which, without an engine, would make little noise, and he was probably crushed under the wheels before he knew of his danger. The boy was south of the chutes at the time he was struck by the cars, this fact being established by blood on the rails at this point. The body must have been dragged under the wheels for a distance of thirty feet or more to be at the spot where it was found. Further support of this theory is furnished by the fact that the stocking of the left leg of the boy was worn through from contact with the rails and the flesh was bruised. The boy's hip was badly injured being crushed and from the first little hope was held out that he could survive. Trainmen in the yards say that while the Nickisch boy was familiar about the yards and was frequently there picking up coal the lad had never made a practice of flipping cars or riding on the trains and it is believed that he was killed while on the tracks to gather coal. The handsled with its box partly filled with coal was found hear the spot where it is believed the lad was run down and bore much evidence to the work in which the boy lost his life. The boy was unable to give any details of the accident his only statement being, "The engine butted me." Employes of the yard however say that the track upon which Nickisch's body was found had not been used after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by an engine. The accident occurred shortly after 5 o'clock the body being discovered at 5:15. At the Nickisch home it is stated that the boy had not been sent to pick up coal Tuesday though he had frequently visited the Northwestern yards for that purpose. The lad returned home from school and left immediately without informing the family of his destination and the news of the accident was a terrible shock to the mother who, as soon as informed of it was taken to the hospital accompanied by her husband and they were with the boy when death came. The boy was an only son in a family of parents, three daughters and one son and his death and the manner in which it occurred has prostrated the mother. Mr. Nickisch is a stevedore and is employed by Michael Auermiller at the local docks. The accident is the first fatality of its kind in some time in the city though railway men say that it is to be wondered that more persons are not killed considering the number who frequent the yards, both at the station and at the lake front. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 21, 1910 P. 1 ******** [Elmer Nickish/bur. 12-23-1910/cause: R.R. accident]
FRANK JOHN NICKISCH Frank J. Nickisch, Aged 54 Dies Sunday at Hospital Here After less than a week's illness Frank J. Nickish, aged 54 years, passed away Sunday at the Holy Family hospital where he was taken two days ago. The remains were brought to the Frazier Mortuary parlors on North Ninth street and will remain there until the funeral is held on Wednesday afternoon from the St. John's church. Interment will be at Evergreen. The deceased, who resided at 1513 Washington street, has been employed by the Wisconsin Public Service Co. He came to this country from Germany, where he was born, forty-nine years ago. He was married to Amelia Braatz who with three daughters, Hildegarde, Norman and Mrs. Anton Mrotek all of this city and one son, Arnold, survive. Three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Rove, Mrs. Amanda Hilfert and Mrs. Augusta Horstman, all of Milwaukee, two brothers, Otto of Birnamwood and Albert of Sheboygan and an aged mother, Mrs. Amelia Nickisch of Sheboygan also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 21, 1928 Page 2 ******** [Frank John Nickisch/bur. 5-23-1928/cause: heart disease]
GLADYS NICKISCH Gladys M. Nickisch, age 93, of 821 Summit St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, Feb. 4, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born July 2, 1911 in Wayside, daughter of the late Matt and Kathryn Sebesta Tisler. On June 25, 1935 she married Arnold H. Nickisch at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1997. Gladys was employed at The Thrifty Store and also at the Manitowoc Apostolate. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, St. Paul Parish Women, The Adoration Society and the Catholic Women's Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Cindy Nickisch, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a sister, Lillian Schelfhout, Lacrosse. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc from 9:30 am Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 until the time of service at 11 am. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at St. Paul Catholic Church. Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Hoffman with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb. 5, 2005
ANNABEL C. NICKLES Mrs. Edward (Annabel E. Clark) Nickles, 76, of 519 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nickles, nee Annabel Clark, was born Oct. 31, 1904, at Edgerton, Wis., daughter of the late William and Ann Parker Clark. She was educated in Eau Claire and Stevens Point schools and taught school at the old Madison School in Manitowoc. She was married to Edward B. Nickles June 29, 1927, at Sheboygan. Mrs. Nickles was a long time member of the Clio Club, a member of Eastern Star of Stevens Point, an active member of First Presbyterian Church and the Women's Cirles of the church and a member of Junior Service League and P.E.O. Sisterhood. Survivors include her husband, Edward B.; two sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Margorie Nickles of Lexington, Mass., and William C. and Eleanor Nickles of St. Cloud, Minn. and five grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or National Arthritis Foundation. Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1981 P. 3 ******** [wife of Edward B. Nickles]
EDWARD B. NICKLES Mr. Edward B. Nickles, 91, of 519 N. Fourth St., Manitowoc, died Monday, Jan. 28, at Mariner Hospital, Tavernier, Fla. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Margaret Wright will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nickles was born Sept. 29, 1893, at Sparta, Ill., son of the late John and Elizabeth Eiker Nickles. He attended schools in Illinois and entered the George Washington University for two years in Washington, D.C., later transferring to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and graduating with the Class of 1918 as a Mechanical Engineer and coming to Manitowoc in 1921. Being employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, Mr. Nickles' first task was laying out machines and plans for the building of Portland Medusa Cement Company. He married Annabel Clark June 29, 1927, at Sheboygan and the couple returned to Manitowoc to reside. Mr. Nickles was also in charge of Manitowoc Crane Department and during World War II worked as the designer of Tank Landing Craft. He designed the Model 4500 Crane Shovel that could be loaded on a standard railroad flat car. Mr. Nickles retired in 1964. He was a director of Manitowoc Recreational Department for many years. Mr. Nickles was a member of First Presbyterian Church and former Elder and was on the board for Manitowoc Vocational School. Survivors include two sons, daughters-in-law, William and Eleanore Nickles of Lexington, Mass., and John and Marjorie Nickles of St. Cloud, Minn.; a sister, Ruth Thompson of Atlanta, Ga., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and then at the church from noon until the time of services. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1985 P. 3 ******** [d. at Tavenier, FL/widower of Annabel C. Nickles]
JOE G. NICKSON Pvt. Nickson, 32, Killed on Dec. 10 Pvt. Joseph G. Nickson, 32, of Frankfort, Mich., husband of the former Elaine Wetenkamp of this city, was reported killed in action in Germany on Dec. 10. He was a member of the 405th infantry, Ninth army, and entered service in 1944 from Frankfort. He was sent to Sheppard Field, Tex., for training. From there he was stationed at Camp Swift, Tex., and then Fort Dix, N.J. He left from there to go overseas to France last September. He had been in the European theater only two months. Pvt. Nickson was born in Aurora, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nickson, who later established their residence in Frankfort. After his graduation from the Frankfort high school, and for several years prior to the war he was associated with his brothers in the Nickson garage. Before entering the service, he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. Nickson and Miss Wetenkamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wetenkamp of this city, were united in marriage on Oct. 7, 1939. Survivors are his wife, a 14-month-old son, Robert, who lived here; his mother, Mrs. Mary Nickson, Frankfort; two brothers, Fred and Robert, both of Frankfort and two sisters, Pvt. Ann Nickson of the WAC who is stationed in Australia and Mrs. Elsie Voorhees of Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Memorial services for the late soldier will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist church at Frankfort. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1945 P. 2
ROBERT G. NICKSON Lake Orion Man dies in Cycle Crash Traverse City - A 33 year old Lake Orion man was killed Friday in a fall from his motorcycle. Robert Gregory Nickson died enroute to Munson Medical Center at approximately 2 pm after he was found crawling in the middle of Hodge Road north of M113 in Kingsley by a passing motorist. Grand Traverse County Sheriff deputies said William A. Haag, 68, of Fife Lake, discovered Nickson crawling in the almost deserted sand track while making his rounds as a dog census taker. Haag put Nickson in his care and took him to the old Kingsley fire hall where an ambulance was dispatched. Police said Nickson was apparently traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his motorcycle. Deputies estimated that Nickson was thrown some 33 feet following the crash. Haag told police that Nickson did not appear to be in critical condition, thanking him over and over again for coming to his aid. Hospital authorities reported that death was caused by a collapsed lung and internal bleeding. Traverse City Record Eagle, Sat., June 4, 1977 page 4 ********* Robert Gregory Nickson, 33, of Lake Orion died June 3 after a motorcycle/deer accident on South Hodge Road, Kingsley. A son of George G. and Elaine (Wetenkamp) Nickson, he was born at Manitowoc, Wisconsin on Oct. 16, 1943. He was employed by General Motors Research as a mechnical technician. Preceded in death by his father in 1944, he is survived by his widow, Theresa Lancewicz Nickson; a daughter, Terriann and son, Joe Gregory, both at home; his mother, Elaine Nickson of Frankfort and uncles, aunts and other relatives. A family service was held Sunday evening at Bennett Funeral Home, Frankfort, with the Rev. Father Robert Bisset officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Traverse City Record Eagle, Mon., June 6, 1977 page 20 ********* [d. at Grand Travers MI/age 33 yrs./cremains/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wetenkamp lot]
ELIZABETH NIELSEN Mrs. M. C. Nielsen, 81, of 1136 Lake street, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday at the Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a month's illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. C.H. Phipps will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born Elizabeth Kersten in Watertown, Wis., in 1869 and was married there to Mr. Nielsen. They located in Manitowoc. Mr. Nielsen died in 1940. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Olga Zum Buttel, of Sheboygan, Mrs. Louis Zweibel, of Burlington, Wis., Mrs. R. R. Worel and Mrs. Floyd Tollefson, of Manitowoc; two sons, Niels K. of Wausau, Victor of Manitowoc; brother, Edward of Oconomowoc; sister, Mrs. E. A. Steinkraus, of Grafton, Nebr.; nine grand- children and three great grand children. Friends may call at the funeral home, after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1950 P. 16 ******* [d. 11-08-1950/age 81 yrs./bur. on Moritz Nielsen lot]
EMMA NIELSEN Death on Sun., after a long lung illness, of Mrs. Emma Nielson, wife of 5th Ward resident Paul Nielson, and daughter of Carl Klingholz. The deceased was born 04 Jan. 1841 and married Mr. Nielson in 1874. She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters, a young son, her father, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Her youngest child is just 9 yrs. of age. The burial took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery with a large attendance. Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1894 ****** MRS. PAUL NIELSON (sic) of this city died on Saturday last. She has been an invalid for the last eight years and for the past year was quite seriously sick. She was born in Wesel, Germany in 1842 and came to the United States when 7 years old. She leaves a husband and five children. Manitowoc Pilot, January 11, 1894 P. 3 ****** Emma S. Nielson birth: 1841 Germany death: 7 January 1894 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: R. Klingholtz spouse: Paul Nielson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** [cause: cancer]
FLORENCE L. NIELSEN Mrs. Florence L. Nielsen, 51, of 4132 Custer St., Manitowoc, died shortly before noon Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since June. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Florence Brown was born Feb. 13, 1910, at Appleton, daughter of the late Melvin Brown and Mrs. Clara Hanson Brown. She came to Manitowoc as a child with her parents. Before her illness she was employed as a bookkeeper at Manitowoc airport and by Office Machines Co. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Kinnard of Milwaukee and Miss Linda Levenhagen of Manitowoc; a son, A-JC Edward Nielsen with the U.S. Air Force in England; mother, Mrs. Brown of Manitowoc; a brother, Byron of Port Huron, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1961 P. 19 ******* [bur. on Mrs. Clara Brown lot]
INGEBORG NIELSEN Mrs. Lars Nelson, an old lady who lived in the town of Manitowoc near the toll gate, committed suicide last night by hanging herself to an apple tree, using strips made out of a sheet for the purpose. She has been of unsound mind for some years and made an attempt to take her own life before. Last night her husband and Olde Benson were sitting on the porch and discovered she had left the house. They made search at once and found her suspended from a tree, dead. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 14, 1888 ******* [Ingebor Nielson/cause: suicide by hanging]
LARS NIELSEN Lars Nelson (sic) of the town of Manitowoc died on Saturday night last. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 27, 1888 P. 3 ******** [Lars Nielson/bur. 09-25-1888/cause: obstruction of bowels]
MARTHA NIELSEN (d. 1896) From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896) Mrs. Martha Nielsen died last Sunday after a long and severe illness. Her funeral took place yesterday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 27, 1921 ******** [age 73 yrs./cause: anaemia and age]
MARTHA NIELSEN (d. 1920) Miss Martha Nielsen Dies at Hospital News from the Holy Family hospital this morning that Miss Martha A. Nielsen had passed away during the night, came as a severe shock to relatives, friends and schoolmates. Miss Nielsen had to all appearances recovered after an operation for appendicitis several weeks ago and left the hospital, but a relapse in her condition made it necessary that she return. The decendent is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mortitz Nielsen, 1136 Lake street in this city. She was born in Watertown, where her parents resided, October 28, 1892. She graduated from the high school in 1912 and from the Milwaukee Normal two years later, taught in the Sheboygan city schools for two years and in this city during the past three years. Besides her parents she leaves three brother and four sisters to mourn. The brothers are William, Neils and Victor and the sisters Olga, Augusta, Elizabeth and Christine, all residing here. The funeral will take place from the home at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 24, 1920 P. 1 ******* [bur 08-26-1920/cause: gangmnous appendix/bur on Moritz Nielsen lot]
MORITZ NIELSEN Moritz C. Nielsen 79, livelong resident of Manitowoc and custodian of the Lincoln high school until three years ago, died Thursday noon at the family home, 1136 Lake street. He had been seriously ill since Sunday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home, Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Nielsen was born in this city and always resided here. In 1891 he married Miss Elizabeth Kersten of Watertown, Wis. When the Lincoln High school was completed in 1924 Mr. Nielsen was named custodian of the building by the school board. He served in this capacity until December, 1937, when he reached retirement age. He was a member of the Maccabees. Survivors are the widow; three sons, William K. and Victor of this city, Niels of Wausau, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Zum Buttel of Sheboygan, Mrs. Louis Zwiebel of Burlington, Wis., Mrs. R. R. Worel of this city, Miss Christine Nielson of Iowa City, Ia.; and nine grandchildren. A daughter, Martha, died in 1920. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1940 P. 2 ******* [Moritz Christian/d. 07-04-1940/age 78 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage arterio-sclerosis and myocarditis]
NELS NIELSEN From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1891) N. Nielson of this city, died yesterday morning of cancer of the face. For a few months he had been incapacitated for labor owing to the progress of the disease, but he insisted upon being occupied in some way with the books of Rahr Bros., whose bookkeeper he had been for some years. On Tuesday, he became blind on account of the cancer affecting the nerves of the eye. This broke him down completely and he welcomed death as a relief. He was born in Odinsee, Finn Island near Denmark and came to Manitowoc in 1850, since which time he has resided here continuously. He was town treasurer when Manitowoc was a village and was city assessor for a number of terms. For many years he was bookkeeper for O. Torrison and afterwards for Rahr Bros. He was the father-in-law of Wm Rahr and Supt. Patzer. He was an honest, industrious man, a good citizen and faithful to every trust confided to his charge. Funeral will take place at 2 pm from the residence. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 7, 1916 ******** Death yesterday morning, after a long illness with cancer, of Mr. N. Nielson, one of the oldest and esteemed residents of our city. Mr. Nielson was born 27 Jan. 1825 in Odense on the Island of Fuenen, Denmark, and so was 67 yrs. old. He suffered most of his life with rheumatism but was always in good humor. He came to America in 1850 and came directly here, establishing a mercantile business on Jay Street. He later went to Town Gibson and operated a sawmill and a country store. Later he returned to Manitowoc and was elected several times as either Town Treasurer or Assessor. In 1870 he became bookkeeper for Torrison's where he remained for many years. About 2 yrs. ago he took over the post of bookkeeper for Rahr's Brewery which position he held at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, 1 son and 2 daughters (Mrs. W. Rahr, and Mrs. C. Patzer), and 10 grandchildren. Another daughter (Mrs. Sallack) preceded him in death. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1891 ********* [cause: sarcoma of the cheek] ********* (From 1870 Manitowoc census: Nels Neilson age 45; wife Martha age 46; Auga age 13; Maggie age 11; Morrise age 8) (From 1880 Manitowoc census ward 1 and 3: N. Nilsen age 55 bookkeeper; wife Martha age 56; Margaretha age 21; Moritz age 18; Peter Wisch Nilsen age 5, adopted son)
NIELS MARCUS NIELSEN (d. 1896 From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896) Marcus Nelson(sic) of this city died on Monday morning of this week after a long illness. He was 59 years and 3 months old; born in Norway but has lived in this city for several years. He was a man of excellent character and his death is regretted by all who knew him. He leaves a wife. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 2, 1921 ******** [Marcus Nilson/bur. 05-25-1896/age 59 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]
CAPT PAUL NIELSEN CAPT. NIELSEN, LAKE PIONEER, PASSES AWAY Former Local Resident Will Be Buried in This City Capt. Paul Nielsen, pioneer vessel captain of the lakes and early day resident of Manitowoc, died at Chicago Friday and the body will be brought to this city, arriving here Monday morning, for burial. The funeral will probably be held from the North Western station direct to Evergreen. Capt. Nielsen, who was 80 years old at his death, having been born March 17, 1845, had made his home at Onekama, Mich., the past four years but previous to that time for some years had been in the West. He was born in this city and for many years made his home on South Sixteenth street and was widely known. Sailed Old Time Boats Engaging in the marine business in early life Capt. Nielsen sailed many of the old time vessels, among the craft which he was interested in and commanded being the Arnarnee, the N. Moletta and the Emma L. Nielsen of which he was owner. Capt. Nielsen was twice married, his first wife having been Emma Klingholz, this city. His second wife survives with three children of his first marriage, Mrs. Thelma Miller of Colorado, Mrs. Ida Strang, Chicago and Oscar Nielsen of Milwaukee. Mrs. Olga Rahr and Moritz Nielsen of this city are cousins of Capt. Nielsen. Capt. Nielsen is well remembered in this city despite his absence from here of twenty years or more. Capt. Arthur Dow and William Frazier are among local men who sailed with Capt. Nielsen and Horal Nelson was interested with him in the schooner Emma Nielsen, which was named for Capt. Nielsen's wife. The funeral of Capt. Nielsen will be held under auspices of Chickerming lodge, I.O.O.F. of which he was a member. Manitowoc Herald News, November 7, 1925 P. 2
SIGNE NIELSEN Mrs. Signe Nielsen, 76, widow of Captain Paul N. Nielsen, veteran Manitowoc lake skipper, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ___ Strong, at Lisle, Ill. Following funeral rites there the body will be brought to Manitowoc Monday at 2 p.m. and short services at the grave in Evergreen cemetery will be conducted by the Rev. Noah Bess of the St. Paul's Methodist Church. Captain Nielsen died in 1925. The daughter is the only survivor. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 27, 1942 P. 4 ****** Signe Nielsen of Onekama, Mich., wife of the late Capt. Paul Nielsen, mother of Ilia Strong, dear aunt of Meta, Marguerita, and Olaf Larsen. Burial at Manitowoc, Wis. Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: June 29, 1942 ******* [cause of death: diabetes mellitus and senility, died 6/25/1942 in Aurora, Kane Co., ILL]
VICTOR M. NIELSEN Funeral services for Victor Nielsen, former Manitowoc resident, who died at Chicago, Ill., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald Olsen officiating. Jens Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1962 P. 7 ******* [d. 03-23-1962 at Chicago IL/age 52 yrs./bur. on Moritz Nielsen lot]
WILLIAM K. NIELSEN William K. Nielsen, 51, of 1812 Fairmont street, chief clerk at the Manitowoc Portland Cement Company where he had been employed for 26 years, died this morning at Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. Military funeral services will be conducted by the local Drews-Bleser post, American Legion, at __ p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The service will be in charge of Richard Schmitz, Legion post chaplain, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Born in Manitowoc in 1898, Mr. Nielsen graduated from the local high school in 1916 where he was an outstanding athlete. He later made a name as a semi- pro pitcher and football player. During World War I he served in the U.S. Navy from 1917 to 1919 and since that time has been active in the affairs of the American Legion post. In 1938 he married the former Anne Fley of this city and the couple had con- tinued to make their home here. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Treida of Key West, Fla., and Mrs. Frances Gorman of Manitowoc; three stepchildren, John, Gertrude and Patsy DeLorme of Manitowoc; his mother, Mrs. M.C. Nielson of Manitowoc; two brothers, Nells Neilsen of Wausau and Victor of Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Fran Zum Buttel of Sheboygan, Mrs. Louise Zwiebel of Burlington, Mrs. Reginald Worel and Mrs. Floyd Tollefson of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Thursday noon until time of services Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 5, 1950 P. 2 ********* [bur. on Angeline Foley lot]
CLARA AMANDA NIELSON Miss Clara A. Nielson, 99, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1132 N. 8th St., died Saturday morning, Nov. 26, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Nielson was born August 26, 1884, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Aadna and Losine Hansen Nielson. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include four nephews, Bertram Nielson and William Nielson, both of Kenosha, Anthony Kenneth Nielson of Plymouth, and Clifford Nielson of Manitowoc; a special cousin, Miss Hazel Asalkson(sic) of Manitowoc, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Monday afternoon, and at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1983 P. 3
GERTRUDE E. NIELSON Mrs. Hilbert (Gertrude E.) Nielson, 81, of 706 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services willl be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass will be concelebrated by the Rev. Philip Hoffmann and other clergy who are friends of the family and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nielson, nee Gertrude Shillabeer, was born May 29, 1899, at South Hampton, England, daughter of the late William and Beatrice Tupper Shillabeer. Following her marriage to Hilbert C. Nielson Dec. 18, 1918, at South Hampton, they moved to Manitowoc where she resided her entire lifetime. Mrs. Nielson was the first president of World War I Auxiliary No. 2565 and a member at the present time. She was past 8th District president of the VFW Auxiliary of the Department of Wisconsin, a member of the Department of Past Officers of World War I Auxiliary, a member of Past Presidents Club of VFW Auxiliary 659, a member of VFW Otto-Oas Post 659 and Royal Neighbors of America, past president of the Ladies Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic church and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband, Hilbert, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Bertram H. and Ruth Nielson and William F. and Dorothy Nielson of Kenosha, Anthony Kenneth and Ann Nielson of Plymouth and Cilfford A. Nielson of Manitowoc, residing at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Thomas Compton of South Hampton, England, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, two nephews and two nieces of South Hampton and a nephew of California. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. The VFW Otto-Oas Post 659 will conduct services at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein and the Daughters of Isabella. Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1980 P.3 ******* [age 81 yrs/wife of Hilbert C. Nielson]
HILBERT C. NIELSON Hilbert C. Nielson, 86, who resided with his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Kenneth and Ann Nielson of Route 1, Plymouth, formerly of 706 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, November 12, at Plymouth Hospital, Plymouth. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. Mr. Nielson was born Dec. 15, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Aadne and Losine Hansen Nielson. He was a veteran of World War I serving with the United States Army overseas. Mr. Nielson was an electrician for many years with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. He married Gertrude Shillabeer, Dec. 8, 1918, at South Hampton, England. She preceded him in death in 1980. Mr. Nielson was a member of Otto Oas post 659, Manitowoc barracks No. 2565, Local IBEW No. 759 of Manitowoc and St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-inlaw (sic), Bertram H. and Ruth Nielson and William F. and Dorothy Nielson both of Kenosha, Anthony Kenneth and Ann Nielson of Plymouth and Clifford A Nielson of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Clara Nielson of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at the church. Prayer service 8 p.m. Monday by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, November 14, 1982 P. 3 ******** [d. Plymouth, WI]
HILDEGARDE L. NIELSON MISS HILDEGARDE NIELSON cemetery #44 Miss Hildegarde Nielson, 95, of 1122 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Nielson was born June 6, 1882, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Aadne and Losine Hansen Nielson. She was educated in Manitowoc area schools and was a dressmaker. Miss Nielson was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a brother, Hilbert, and a sister, Clara Nielson, of Manitowoc and four nephews, Bertram and William Nielson, of Kenosha, Kenneth Nielson, of Plymouth and Clifford Nielson, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1977 P. 22 ******** [bur. on Clara and Hildegard Nielson lot]
LOSINE NIELSON (Order for proof of will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Losine Amalia Nielson, Deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Losine Amalia Nielson of town of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Halver L. Hanson, of Manitowoc in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Losine Amalia Nielson died testate, at town of Manitowoc, in said county on the 2nd day of June, 1906; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Halver L. Hanson is named therein as Executor and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him said Halver L. Hanson. 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 24th day of May 1909, 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 Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated April 16th, 1909. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Markham & Markham, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, May 6, 1909 P.4
NORMAN NIELSON Norman Nielson, 66, painter, died early Monday morning at the family home, 1122 No. Eighth St., Manitowoc. He had suffered a heart ailment and had been in failing health the past nine months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nielson was born Oct. 27, 1886, in Manitowoc, and always resided in the city. He never married. As a young man he painted for the Goodrich Company for 10 years and later devoted himself to painting homes in and about Manitowoc. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Aadne Nielson. Surviving are three sisters, the Misses Hildegard and Clara and Mrs. Eunice Laning of Manitowoc; a brother, Hilbert of Manitowoc; and a niece and four nephews. Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church. The body may be viewed at the church until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1953 P. 4 ******* [bur. on Mrs. Addna(sic) Nielson lot]
ANNA NIEMAN Mrs. Clemens L. Nieman, 87, a native of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday noon at Bowes Nursing Home, Dundee, Ill., where she made her home two years. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Nieman, the former Anna Ourada, was born Oct. 16, 1889 at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Mathew and Frances Kadletz Ourada. She was married to Mr. Nieman in 1923 at Chicago where the couple resided until he retired. They spent their summers at Manitowoc and winters at Florida. He died Oct. 10, 1960. Survivors are two sisters and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Nov. 4, 1966 page T5 ********* [d. 11-2-1966, West Dundee, IL/age 87 yrs/widow of Clemens L. Nieman]
CLEMENS L. NIEMAN Clemens L. Nieman, 75, formerly of Manitowoc, died Monday at his home at St. Petersburg, Fla., of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 11 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Nieman was born Jan. 29, 1884 at Burlington, Iowa. He married the former Anna Ourada in 1923 at Chicago. Until his retirement 12 years ago he owned and operated the Nieman Cigar Store at Chicago. He and his wife spent summer months at Manitowoc and winter months at Florida. Survivors are his wife of St. Petersburg and several nieces and nephews of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 15, 1960 page M11 ******** Clemens L. Nieman, 77, former Manitowoc and Chicago resident, died Monday at his home at St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Pfefffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1960 P. 14 ******** [d. 10-10-1960 at St. Petersburg FL/age 76 yrs.]
CHRISTINA NIEMANN Death Wed. morning of Mrs. Christine Niemann at the home of her daughter from a stroke. Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1899 ******* [cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
EMMA A. NIEMANN Mrs. John (Emma) Niemann, 83, of 914 N. 16th S., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Norvel W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Niemann, nee Emma Roeseler, was born Jan. 7, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late August and Ernstina Anrsdorf Roesler. She was married to John Niemann Oct. 15, 1913, at St. Peter Lutheran Church at Collins and lived at Manitowoc since 1919. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies aid Society. Survivors include her husband, John, a son, Kenneth, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Arno (Alice) Ninmer, of Two Rivers, a brother, Gustave Roeseler, of Whitelaw, a sister, Mrs. Anna Hecker, of Valders, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and on Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. and from noon at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1974 P. 12 ****** [wife of John Niemann] ****** Marriage of John/Emma Niemann Wedding bells rang merrily on Wednesday, Oct. 15th, when the Misses Anna and Emma Roesler of Eaton became the brides of Aug. Hecker and John Niemand, respectively at the Lutheran church. A fuller account of the wedding will be given next week. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 17, 1913
HELEN JEAN NIEMANN H. Jean Niemann, age 85, of 3302 Lindbergh Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Nov. 14, 2003, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Helen Jean Mitts was born Jan. 21, 1918 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Archie and Mollie Mackay Mitts. She was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. On Aug. 24, 1940, Jean was married to L. Kenneth Niemann at Tanum Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Jean was employed in the past at Lady Faire Beaty Salon, Huchtausen Toy Shop and Beernsten Confectionary, all of Manitowoc. Jean was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School at Bethany in the past. Survivors include her husband: L. Kenneth Niemann of Manitowoc; two daughters and one son-in-law: Nancie Kieweg of Kentwood, Mich.; the Rev. Ralph and Carol Waack of Appleton,; Christopher K. Waack of Appleton; Lori Beth Waack of Appleton and her fiancé: Andy Phillips: Karin Marie and Howard Bekowiz of Hudson, Ohio; Jodie Elizabeth Kieweg of Royal Oak, Mich.; two great-grandchildren: David and Alexandra Berkowitz of Hudson, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Alice Ninmer of Burnsville, Minn.; two nieces; Janet and Jim Harvey of Suamico; Joan and John Harvey of Burnsville, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: Robert L. Mitts; one son-in-law: Richard Kieweg; and one brother-in-law: Arno Ninmer. Relatives and friends may call at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorial donations would be appreciated for Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Niemann family. Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 2003 P. A3
JOHN C. NIEMANN John C. Niemann, 84, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 914 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Monday noon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Niemann was born June 7, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Fredrick and Anna Strodthoff Niemann. He married Emma Roeseler Oct. 15, 1913, at St. Peter Lutheran Church at Collins with the Rev. William Schlei officiating. In 1919 they moved to Manitowoc from the Town of Eaton, where he was employed at J.J. Stangel Hardware for several years and at Imperial Eastman until his retire- ment. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, served on the church male choir of the church for many years and assistant treasurer of Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Mrs. Niemann preceded him in death April 13, 1974. Survivors include a son, Kenneth of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Arno (Alice) Ninmer, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Behnke, of Brillion; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1974 P. 20 ********* Marriage of John/Emma Niemann Wedding bells rang merrily on Wednesday, Oct. 15th, when the Misses Anna and Emma Roesler of Eaton became the brides of Aug. Hecker and John Niemand, respectively at the Lutheran church. A fuller account of the wedding will be given next week. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 17, 1913
MICHAEL NIEMOJUSKI Funeral services for Michael John, two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Niemojuski, 714 N. 40th St., Manitowoc, who was born Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and died Thursday, were at 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors include the parents; four brothers, Anthony, Ronald, James and Daniel, and three sisters, Jean, Laura and Joy, all at home; maternal grand- mother, Mrs. Carrie Poquette, of Marinette; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Niemojuski, of Chicago. The mother is the former Shirley Poquette. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1968 P. 11 ******** [infant son of Clarence and Shirley Niemojuski]
ANNA (SEIDL) NIENABER Mrs. Anna Nienaber, 63, wife of J. Henry Nienaber, former Manitowoc manufact- uring executive, died yesterday at the home in Minneapolis, according to messages received here. She had been ill several months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. from the Werness funeral chapel in Minneapolis and the body will be brought to Manitowoc, arriving Sunday evening at 10:40 on a North Western train. It will be taken to the Frazier mortuary. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the grave in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Nienaber, nee Anna Seidl, was born in Vienna, Austria in 1876 and at the age of 13 accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. She attended the old First ward school and was graduated from the high school. For several years she taught school in the same building where she was educated, and in 1901 was married to J. Henry Nienaber. Mr. Nienaber was connected with the Cereal Products company and also the William Rahr Sons company in executive capacities for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Nienaber left Manitowoc in 1929 to locate in Minneapolis. During her residence here Mrs. Nienaber was affiliated with the Eastern Star. Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. John Bachman of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Herbert Mason of Minneapolis, Mollie and Dorothy, both at home; and two brothers, Frank of Minneapolis, and Rudolph of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 3, 1939 P. 2 ******* [d. 11-02-1939 at Minneapolis, MN/age 63 yrs./cause: carcinoma of left breast/ bur. on L.F. Nienaber lot]
BEN BERNARD NIENABER BEN. H. NIENABER, VETERAN ALDERMAN IS DEAD FUNERAL WILL BE HELD HERE MONDAY, 2 P.M. Greatest Fight Was For Municipal Ownership of Water And Light Plants Ben H. Nienaber, first ward alderman for 20 years, prime mover and advocate of Manitowoc's present wonderful park and cemetery system and loyal supporter of the late Henry Stolze Jr. in the campaign for municipal ownership in Manitowoc, died at his home, 1313 South Ninth street, Friday night.. (One line unreadable).. Although not in the best of health since starting on his last term in the council in April, Alderman Nienaber with remarkable fortitude and courage continued his city labors until a week ago. He had conferences in his bed chamber with the members of the city council, planning city improvements and outlining with them matters of policy affecting committees of which he was a member. The deceased as the oldest veteran in point of years of service in the present council. Chosen for the first time in 1910 he served continuously except for three years. He was out of the council in 1931 and 1932 and was reelected by the first ward voters for another two-year term last April. Funeral Monday Funeral services for Alderman Nienaber will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in charge of the Rev. Phipps. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Born in Germany The deceased was born in Delmenhorst, Germany, August 9, 1872, and when 11 years of age came to this country with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Nienaber, in 1883. The family settled here and Mr. Nienaber attended the public schools and for a time took up the molders' trade. In later years Mr. Nienaber established the Shorehill Orchards on South Tenth street, where he engaged in fruit raising and gardening on an extensive scale. This he continued until sickness forced his retirement a few months ago. It was in 1910, when Manitowoc was in the throes of a hot municipal fight for the acquirement of the waterworks plant, that Ben Nienaber was put forward by his friends in the first ward as a candidate for alderman. Although elected in a conservative ward, he quickly rallied to the standard of the late Henry Stolze, then mayor, in the latter's fight to take over the waterworks plant as a municipal institution. Had Vision It was in October, 191, that this plant was acquired by the city. When Mayor Stolze continued his municipal ownership battle which added the electric light plant in 1914, Mr. Nienaber was again a strong supporter of the mayor in this fight. His vision saw a great future for the city by the addition of these two paying public utilities. In the years that followed, the need for additional park and cemetery lands in Manitowoc became apparent. Mr. Nienaber, as chairman of the committee on cemeteries and parks, was in the forefront of this move to add several hundred acres of park lands and also to extend the limits of Evergreen cemetery. Opposition developed to the plan to purchase the large tracts which in later years became Lincoln park on the north side and Silver Creek park on the south side, but the first ward alderman never relinquished his advocacy of this program and lived to see his judgment vindicated. Helped Cemetery In addition to these parks of major importance, he saw the acquirement of the West Field and the Pulaski square, smaller city playgrounds. In the past few years the investment of the city in the Silver Creek park was held to be fully justified through the development in that area of a large portion of the city's present water supply for the municipal plant. When the need of additional burial facilities at Evergreen cemetery appeared, Mr. Nineaber urged council action looking to the acquiring of this needed land. He was also active with the present city sexton, Edward Pasewalk, in beautif- ication of the burial grounds here, which have made them a model for cities the size of Manitowoc. In his later years in the city council during the terms of Mayor Martin Georgenson, Alderman Nienaber was made chairman of the committee on streets, one of the most important committees of the council. He also served two terms as president of the council. Never married. While active in city affairs during all his years in the city council, the deceased was averse to an active campaign for public office. He always went on the theory that if the electorate was satisfied with the stewardship of an official that they would return him to office without effort on the part of the candidate. Two years ago Mr. Nienaber was not returned to his seat in the council from the first ward. However, last April, the electors again sent him back to serve them. He was chairman of the committee on sanitation and also a member of the committee on cemetery and parks of the present council. Mr. Nienaber never married. Survivors are a brother, Henry Nienaber of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. John Rusboldt, Mrs. John Bacon and Miss Minnie Nienaber, all of this city. The remains may be viewed until the hour of the funeral at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Flags on city buildings were at half mast today out of respect to the deceased. The city council and city officials will attend the funeral services Monday afternoon in a body. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1933 P. 4 ******** [cause: carcinoma of stomach hypstatic pneumonia/bur. on L.F. Nienaber lot] ******** Benj. Neinaber (sic) is engaged in planting an orchard of 400 apple, 300 peach and 150 plum trees and will also cultivate other fruits on a large scale. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 25, 1906 P. 2
J. HENRY NIENABER J. Henry Nienaber, 73, (photo), formerly of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack in Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday night. Funeral services are to be held in that city Tuesday afternoon and the body brought to Manitowoc the following day for burial. Mr. Nienaber was born in Germany in 1873 and when a boy of 10 years accompanied his parents to this city. He was employed for many years as a bookkeeper at the offices of the Rahr Malting company. He was active in the Masonic lodge, serving as secretary for several years. In 1929 he moved to Minneapolis to take an office position with the Archer-Daniels company, a grain firm in that city. He married Miss Anna Seidl, a teacher, in 1901. She died in 1939. In 1943 he married Mrs. Rose Stauss Boehme. She survives with four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Mason and Mrs. Joseph Rydell of Minneapolis, Mrs. John Bachmann of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Fred Bridgewater of Pasadena of this city; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary from Wednesday morning until 2:30 p.m. when it will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial. There will be Masonic rites at the grave. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1947 P. 2 ******** [John Henrydied 05-16-1947 in Minneapolis MN/age 73 yrs/ cause: hemorrage from ruptured aneurism/bur on L.F. Nienaber lot]
LUDECKE FRIEDERICK NIENABER SUDDEN DEATH OF L.F. NIENABER SUNDAY EVENING Father of Ald. B.H. and Henry Nienaber Passes Away at Home Last Evening, Victim of Apoplexy L.F. Nienaber, one of the well known residents of the city and for 34 years employed with the Schuette Bros. company, died suddently at his home, 1313 South Ninth street last evening, death being due to apoplexy. Mr. Nienaber was the father of Ald. B.H. Nienaber and Henry Nienaber. News of his demise was a shock to friends. Mr. Nienaber had been indisposed for several days but was up and about and his condition had caused no apprehension. Last evening several friends visited him and after their departure, Mr. Nienaber said he would rest on the couch. A short time later he was found dead, having passed away quietly while in sleep. Born at Delmenhorst, Germany, June 15, 1844, Mr. Nienaber came to America 34 years ago and since his residence here had been with the Schuette Bros. Co. Though 75 years of age, Mr. Nienaber was a man of robust health and ??? ?? up to a few days ago when he was taken ill. Mr. Nienaber is survived by five children, his wife having preceded him in death March 31, 1912. The children are Mrs. John Roshboldt, Bernard H. Nienaber, Henry Nienaber, Mrs. John Bacon and Miss Minnie Nienaber. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 18, 1916 P.1 ******** [bur. 12-20-1916/cause: apoplexy]
METTA AMALIE NIENABER After a brief illness, Mrs. Metta Nienaber, wife of L.F. Nienaber, 1313 South Ninth street, died Sunday afternoon at her home, aged 74 years. Death was due to dropsy. She is survived by her husband, and five children: Mrs. John Rusboldt, B.H. Nienaber, Henry Nienaber, Mrs. John Bacon and Miss Minnie, all of this city; also one sister in Germany. Mrs. Nienaber was born in Germany and came to this country in 1883 and has made her home in this city ever since. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Karl Machmueller officiated. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 4, 1912 pg. 1 ******** MRS. NIENABER DEAD Mother of Ald. Nienaber Succumgs at Age of 74 Death claimed one of the city's oldest and most highly respected residents Sunday in the person of Mrs. Metta Nienaber, mother of Ald. B. Nienaber, First Ward. Mrs. Nienaber's death occurred at the home on S. Ninth Street and was due to an illness from which she had long suffered. She was 74 years of age and a native of Germany, born in Oldenburg. Mrs. Nienaber came to this city in 1883 and during her residence had surrounded herself with a large circle of - illegible - expression of sorrow over her demise. Mrs. Nienaber is survived by four children, Mrs. John Rusboldt, Bernard, Mrs. John Macon and Miss Minnie. One sister, a resident of Germany, also survives. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Apr. 1, 1912 ******** [Mrs. L.F. Nienaber/cause: diabetes]
MINNIE NIENABER Miss Minnie Nienaber, 64, who had made her home with her sister, Mrs. John Rusboldt, 1515 S. 10th St., died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial at Evergreen. For many years the deceased had been employed as a clerk at Schuette Bros. Store. A sister and a brother survive. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, October 16, 1942 P.7 ******** NIENABER, Miss Minnie-Age 64. Died Sunday, Oct. 11. Funeral services Wednesday Oct 14 at 2 p.m. from Wattawa-Urbanek & Schlei funeral parlors. Rev. C.H. Phipps will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors from Tuesday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 13, 1942 P.8 ******** [Miss Minnie/cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on L.F. Nienaber lot]
ROSE NIENABER Mrs. Rose Nienaber, 76, native of Manitowoc, died Monday after a long illness at Phoneix, Ariz. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial but funeral arrangements are incomplete pending arrival of relatives, according to Mittnacht Funeral Home. The former Rose Stauss was born in 1882, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Stauss. She taught for a long period in Manitowoc schools and later at Chicago. She was married at Manitowoc to Alex Boehme, who died in Chicago. Mrs. Nienaber also resided at Minneapolis, Minn., where she was married to Henry Nienaber. After his death a number of years ago, Mrs. Nienaber moved to Phoenix to make her home with a son, Robert Boehme. He survives along with a brother, Max Stauss, of Chicago, three grandchildren and Mrs. Rose Babcock of Manitowoc, a cousin. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 9, 1958 P.13 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Nienaber, 79, former Manitowoc resident who died Monday at Phoenix, Ariz., will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1958 P. 27 ********* [d. 12-06-1958 at Phoenix AZ/age 79 yrs./ cause: arteriosclerosis/bur. on Max Stauss lot]
CAROLINE NIENDORF MISS NUENDORF (sic) PASSES AWAY IN NEW MEXICO Messages received by relatives here today told of th4e death of Miss Lena Nuendorf, former resident of Manitowoc, at Albuquerque, N. M. where she had been for two months in hope of recuperating her failing heath. The body of Miss Nuendorf will be brought to this city for burial and funeral services will be held from the Urbanek and Wattawa chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body is accompanied by Mrs. W. A. Christensen, a niece, who was summoned from Colby, Wis., to be with Miss Nuendorf ten days ago. Miss Nuendorf was 55 years of age, having been born in this city June 20, 1870 and was a daughter of John Nuendorf, deceased. For thirty-five years Miss Nuendorf made her home at the Briggs home, Chicago, of which her brother, the late William Nuendorf was owner. Two month ago she went to New Mexico but her health was gone and the end came there yesterday. Relatives surviving Miss Nuendorf are William Hacker, a brother-in-law and a niece Mrs. Charles Christensen, this city; a niece, Mrs. Will Christensen at Colby and Mrs. Frank Orego?, a sister-in-law at Chicago. Miss Nuendorf was well known here where she visited frequently at the Charles Christensen home, 1608? Clark Street. Manitowoc Herald News, December 1, 1925 P. 1 ********* (Buried 12/3/1925 on the John Niendorf lot/cause of death: melignant indocarditis)
JESSE NIENOW Jesse Nienow, 50, of 918 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a coronary attack at home Sunday evening. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nienow was born Feb. 10, 1919, at Plainview, Minn., son of the late John and Myrtle Baker Nienow. He married Lucille Schoch June 21, 1952, at Milwaukee and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1955. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army, was a member of Amvets Post No. 99 and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. Surviving are his wife, four sons, and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two brothers, Russell, of Okinawa and Ronald, of Plainview and a sister, Miss Mildred Nienow of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1970 ******* [d. 01-11-1970/age 50 yrs./bur. on Lucille M. Nienow lot] (10 Feb 1919/Jan 1970/SSDI)
LUCILLE M. (DUGRE, SCHOCH) NIENOW Lucille M. Nienow, age 81, a resident of Harbor House II, 1480 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Jan. 27, 2006, at Harbor House II. She was born Oct. 30, 1924, in Goodman, daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (LeMay) Dugre' and then adopted by Fred C. and Syvina (Louisian) Schoch. On June 21, 1952, she married Jesse Nienow in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 1970. Lucille was a member of St. Francis of Assisi and also a member of the Third Order of Carmelites. enjoyed her family, grandchildren, and loved to travel. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law: John and Jody Nienow, Denmark; Randy Nienow, Manitowoc; Peter and Theresa Nienow, Manitowoc; David and Joy Nienow, Two Rivers; three daughters and a son-in-law: Katherine and Ken Kuecker, Two Rivers; Robin Nienow, Oklahoma; Cecelia Nienow, Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren: Tanya, Jessie, Chad, Jamie, Peter, Nicholas, Ian, Claire, Justin, Jordan, Jared; and five great-grandchildren: Alicia, Lexis, Sebastian, Wyatt, Graham, and expecting another great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Russell and Ronald; and a sister-in-law: Mildred. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2006. The visitation will continue Tuesday from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family would like to express their gratitude to Harbor House II for the wonderful care extended to Lucille and also to HomeCare Hospice. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, January 2006
EDWIN NIEPHAUS Edwin Niephaus, 69, of 1841 New York Ave., Manitowoc, a retired employee of the Manitowoc Engineering Co., died unexpectedly Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Harvey Rakow officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Niephaus was born April 18, 1897, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Frederick and Louise Rohrbach Niephaus. He married the former Elsie Mueller Oct. 4, 1921 at Manitowoc. He was a deacon of his church and a member of Machinists Local 516, AFL-CIO. Surviving are the wife, two daughters, Mrs. William (Marvella) Nicholson and Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Grall of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, N. Ninth St. entrance, Manitowoc, after 3 pm Tuesday and at the church from 10:30 am Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 7, 1966 page T5
FRED NIEPHAUS Fred Niephaus, 76, retired farmer, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. His family residence is at 712 New York avenue. Friends may call to pay their respects at the Frazier chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at the mortuary at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Lawrence Wegner of the First Baptist church officiating and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Niephaus, who operated a farm in the town of Kossuth for many years, has resided in the city for the past nine years. He was married in 1890 to Louisa Rohrbach, who preceded him in death last November. Two children, Mrs. August Ahlswede and Edwin Niephaus, both of Manitowoc survive with one brother, Henry, whose home is in St. Joseph, Michigan, and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 4, 1944 P. 2 ******* [d. 08-04-1944/age 76 yrs./cause: senility]
LOUISA NIEPHAUS Mrs. Fred Niephaus, 79, of 712 New York avenue, died from the effects of gas poisoning Wednesday afternoon at her home after being overcome by gas while apparently starting to prepare supper. Coroner Theodore Teitgen said death was accidental, and that there would be no inquest. Mrs. Niephaus was found on the floor of the home by her husband when he came home from a short walk. The fire department's rescue squad worked on the woman with an inhalator for 20 minutes and artificial respiration was also applied but to no avail. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Revs. L.E. Wegner and William Schweitzer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Niephaus, nee Louise Rohrbach, was born in Two Rivers in 1864 and in 1890 was married to Mr. Niephaus. They located on a farm in the town of Kossuth, where they resided until 1935 when they came to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Niephaus observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1940. Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. August Ahlswede, of this city; son, Edwin, of this city; two brothers, Ben, of Milwaukee, and Albert, of route 2, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Specht of Coleman, Wis., Mrs. Charles Specht of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ben Ahlswede, of route 2, Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Friday, until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1943 P. 2 ******** [d. 11-10-1943/age 79 yrs./cause: asphyxiation/wife of Fred Niephaus]
ADELA NIGHTINGALE Nightingale, Mrs. Adela, Aged, 36, nee Adela Jens; born Manitowoc, July 18, 1900; died at home, 1212 South 11th St., Monday afternoon; funeral services Thursday 2:30 pm from Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home; burial in Evergreen; survived by two daughters, two brothers; Body at funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 3, 1937 page 11 ********* [bur. 03-04-1937/age 36 yrs./cause: acute myocarditis/bur. on Fred Jens lot]
JOHN NIKKOLA FERRY FIREMAN IN FATAL DASH FROM HIS HOSPITAL BED… John Nikkala(sic), 50, fireman of the Grand Trunk Ferry Grand Haven, who jumped from a window of the Holy Family hospital Monday afternoon, ran to the river two blocks away, and drowned after swimming back to within a few feet of the shore… Inquests were not ordered in any of the deaths by the coroner, Dr. A. F. Stueck. Most spectacular of all was the death of Nikkala, marine fireman, out of his head with a high fever, who ran to his death through the fields from the hospital to the Manitowoc river and collapsed of heart attack just when it seemed he would be rescued. Nikkala was pursued all the way from the hospital to the river by Dr. E. C. Cary, Reedsville physician, who was attending patients on the same floor of the hospital where Nikkala's room was located and who was the first to join in the pursuit. Keeping Ship Nikkala had been a patient at the hospital since last Friday. He was keeping ship on the ferry Grand Haven along with Ingram Roos. The ferry has been laid up at the Goodrich yards upriver here for the past two years and Nikkala was engaged to keep up steam on the ferry for fire protection purposes. He had gone to the Tuisl fishhouse at Tenth street bridge Friday morning for fish and on his way back to the ship slipped and fell breaking three ribs. He was removed to the hospital. Dr. Reiss attended the fireman and although his condition was not considered serious he developed a fever. Early Monday morning he left his room in the hospital while out of his head and wandered about the hallways. The police were summoned and succeeded in quieting Nikkala and exacted a promise from him to stay in his room. Became Worse Shortly after dinner Monday noon Nikkala became worse. While the attendant was out of the room he dashed for the window, broke out the glass and clad only in his undershirt and a hospital bed coat started across the frozen fields, down the hill and toward the river, two blocks distant. Among those in the same wing of the Holy Family hospital when Nikkala made his mad dash for the river was Dr. Cary. He started in pursuit but the crazed fireman had such a good start on him that by the time Dr. Cary reached the river bank, about 3 feet west of the 21st street bridge, Nikkala had waded out and struck out for the opposite shore of the river, after breaking the ice for about ten feet from shore. Turned Around Dr. Cary called to Nikkala, who was a good swimmer and was now well past mid-stream. The latter heard him and turned about. Apparently the plunge in the cold water had restored the fireman's mind to nomal and he heeded the doctor's call and started to swim back to shore. By this time Officers Peterson, Healy, Diegel and Darbant had reached the scene from the police station. Nikkala started back for the south shore of the river swimming on his back. When he reached a point a few feet from shore, Nikkala stopped and stood erect. He seemed on the point of wading to shore when he suddenly collapsed and fell over again in the shallow water. Rescuers on shore waded out and pulled Nikkala in but examination disclosed that he was (Continued on Page 6) FERRY FIREMAN IN FATAL DASH FROM HIS HOSPITAL BED (Continued from page 1) dead. The sudden shock of the cold water was fatal. Nikkala's body as removed to a local undertaking parlor and the police sought to get in communication with a sister, Mrs. Eva Raiha, at Caspian, Michigan, which the dead man claimed as his home. Wife in Finland Companions of the dead man said that he had been a marine fireman on carferries on the lakes for a number of years. He had been married and his wife and two sons are living in Finland. His companions reported that Nikkala had monthly sent money to his two sons in Finland and records found on the clothing of the dead man at the ferry Grand Haven disclosed that he had been keeping up his dues in the union…. ******** Small inset within main article: TO BE BURIED HERE The body of John Nikkala, marine fireman who jumped from his window in a hospital room on Monday and ran to the river where he lost his life, will be buried in Manitowoc. A telegram sent to a sister, Mrs. Alexander Raiha, at Caspian, Mich., brought a message back that she would be unable to stand the cost of having the body of her brother shipped there for burial. A representative from the marine Firemen's union, of which Nikkala was a member in good standing, was in the city today and said that the union would arrange for the burial, either tomorrow or Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 27, 1932 pp. 1, 6 ******** Simple Funeral Held Today for John Nickkola (sic) Simple funeral rites marked services this morning for John Nickola, marine fireman who last Monday afternoon leaped from the window of his room in the hospital here and ran across fields to the river where he drowned. The services were in charge of the Marine Firemen's union, with members of the union acting as pallbearers. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Blaufuss of the Evangelical church and interment was at Evergreen. Mrs. Alexander Rieha, Caspian, Mich., sister of the dead man, came here for the funeral. She said that her brother during his years of employment on the Grand Trunk ferry Grand Haven, laid up here, had been sending monthly sums to his wife and two sons in Finland. They were notified by cable of his death. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1932 P. 1 ******* (John Nikkala, d. Dec. 27, 1932 age 50 years/from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ.)
AGNES NILES Agnes Luella Niles died in Eaton, daughter of Delia L. Niles. Manitowoc Herald, 21 Mar 1861 ******** Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1861) DIED: - In the town of Eaton on Saturday, the 2nd inst., after a painful illness, Agnes Luella, daughter of Mrs. Delia H. Niles, aged 11 years and three months. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 23, 1911 pg. 1
DELLA NILES Died-Mrs. Della L. Niles, an old pioneer settler of Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wis., died suddenly at her home, last Tuesday morning May 20th. She was born in New York in 1881, married in 1847 to W. W. Niles, three years later she moved to the town of Eaton, Manitowoc Co., where she made it her home ever since. At the age of 26 years she was left a widow with five children, undergoing all the hardships and trials of an early settler she raised, educated and kept the family together and now leaves one of the fine farms in the town of Eaton. Four children survive, Mrs. Helen Montour of Oregon City, Ore., Mrs. Eli Atridge of Clarks Mills, and W.E. Niles of Eaton. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at Niles, Rev. Red? officiating, and interment at the Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 28, 1902, Page 3 ******** Death in Town Eaton on Tues. of 71-yr. old Mrs. Delia L. Niles, an old settler of that town who had resided there since 1850. Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902 ******* Delia L. Mott Niles birth: 14 December 1831 New York death: 5 May 1902 Niles, Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc, Wis. residence: 1902 Niles, Wis. father: John Mott mother: Charlotte spouse: William W. Niles Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********* Delia L. Mott Niles Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 birth: 4 December 1831 death: 20 May 1902 Niles, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc, Wis. residence: 1902 Niles, Wis. father: John Mott mother: Charlotte spouse: William W. Niles ******* [cause: cancer of the stomach] ******* IN PROBATE. Manitowoc county Court. In the matter of the estate of William W. Niles, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Delia L. Niles, administrator of said estate, setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to her hands and the disposition thereof; the amount of debts outstanding against said deceased, and a description of all the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the respective portions there of; and praying that license be to her granted Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 10, 1863 P. 4 ******* In Probate. Manitowoc County Court-In the matter of the estate of William W. Niles, deceased, Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license made in said matter on the 25th day of May 1863 at Two O'clock in the afternoon, at the office of J.D. Markham, in the Village of Manitowoc in said County, offer for sale at public vendue the following described lands, to-wit: The west half of the north east quarter of section number eighteen (18) north of range number twenty-one (21). The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale. DELIA L. NILES, Administratris. Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 24, 1863 P. 4
GEORGIE NILES Injured three weeks ago by being kicked in the abdomen while at play with his schoolmates, George, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Niles, died last evening at the home of his parents on Hamilton street. The boy with a number of others was playing during the recess hour and in some manner was kicked in the abdomen. He was removed to his home and since that time has been unable to be out, gradually failing until death resulted, whether from the injuries received in the accident or from other causes has not been determined. The Niles family resided here previous to 1889 when they removed to Denver where the son was born in 1894. They returned to this city two years ago. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 15, 1902, Page 1 ******** [George Nyles/bur. 05-16-1902/age 8 yrs./cause: peritonitis]
WM. W. NILES On Thursday night the 15th inst., at his residence in the town of Eaton, W.W. Niles, aged 35 years. Mr. Niles was one of the brave men who assisted in saving so many lives from the schooner Merchant during the destructive storm at Chicago in the spring of 1854. For this gallant service he was awarded a splendid gold watch, with appropriate inscriptions; a memento which will be cherished by his family, in their deep affliction, with redoubled interest. Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1857 ******** The men whose unwearied fortitude and persevering exertions saved the crew of the Schr. Merchant at Chicago on the 27th April last, have each been presented with a valuable gold watch with a suitable inscription, together with a complimentary letter from the Committee. The amount subscribed by the liberal citizens of Chicago, was more than sufficient for the purpose and the balance went to supply the destitute families of those who were lost. W.W. Niles, one of the recipients is a resident of this County, and two or three others formerly hailed from this port. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 12, 1854 P. 5 ******** In Probate. Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of William W. Niles, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Delia L. Niles, of the town of Eaton, in said county, representing, among other things, that William W. Niles, late of said town, on the fifteenth day of January A.D. 1857, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this county and that she, the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to her granted-it is ordered that said petition be heard before the judge of this Court, on the 15th day of March, A.D. 1857, at 10 o'clock A.M. at his office, in the village of Manitowoc. And it is further ordered, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Tribune, a weekly newspaper, printed and published in Manitowoc, in said County. Isaac H. Parrish, County Judge. Dated, February 18, 1857. Manitowoc Tribune, Thursday, March 12, 1857 P. 3
ELEANOR NILSEN Mrs. Eleanor Nilsen, 77, of Villa Park, Illinois, died Sunday, May 15, 1988. Funeral services were held at Elmhurst, Illinois. She was laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mrs. Nilsen was born February 13, 1911 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Anna Hrdina Cisler. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and Richard; a daughter, Joyce Kremmer; two sisters, Elsie Harrington and Anna Mahnke; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild also survive. Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., May 20, 1988 page 15 ******** [d. at LaGrange IL/cremains/bur. on Rudolph Zlatohlavek lot]
NILS NILSSON NILS NELSON(sic) IS LAST OF FAMILY; CALLED BY DEATH Nils Nelson, a resident of this city during the past half century, died yesterday at his home 423 No. Sixth street of infirmities incident to old age. He was a native of Sweden having been born there August 22, 1847, being 74 years old. He was never married and leaves neither kith nor kin in this country. His only sister died in Sweden about a year ago. Neighbors and friends took a kindly interest in his welfare, especially during his declining years and one family had sent for the ambulance yesterday to have him conveyed to their home, but death came before he could be removed to the waiting conveyance. He was well known in his section of the city having plied his vocation, that of cobbler there for many years. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's church Wednesday afternoon with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 21, 1921 P. 1 ******* Tommy Hanson is dead. His name was not Tommy, neither was it Hanson. His name was Nils Nilsen(sic), but because of his predecessor's business shingle as "Tommy", he was known to every boy brought up on the North side in the 80's and 90's. For forty-five years he lived alone and cobbled shoes (made them too, in the earlier days) in a little second floor front room at 428 North Sixth Street, with its picture of President Garfield, its big sheets of sole leather and the combined odor of tanned hides and coffee. As the town grew and other cobblers opened shop here and there he probably ceased to be the institution that he was in Manitowoc's boyville a generation ago, but he and his shop are the basis of not the least pleasant memories of many a man of middle age. When his death was announced many a man recalled a wide-eyed youth of thirty years ago watching the mystery of shoemaking by hand and timidly asking the boon of a whiplash or repairs to a slate strap, seldom refused. Mr. Nilsen was born in Sweden in 1847 and came here in his youth. He has no relatives in America and the last member of his father's family, a sister, died a year ago in Sweden. The funeral was held yesterday from St. Paul's church with interment at Evergreen. It would serve no purpose to attempt here to depict Mr. Nilsen. Those who knew him, do not need it and the younger people would not care. It is but fair to record, however, that an honest, industrious, Christian gentleman of gentle mein and dignity despite his humble station has passed on. His shop and his church were his all. For many years he taught Sunday School in the branch of the Norwegian Lutheran Church that years ago was located at St. Clair and Seventh Streets and later after the union on Division at St. Paul's. When he gave it up a few years ago, teaching classes in the Scandinavian languages ended in Manitowoc, probably forever. He took seriously the religious faith of his youth and lived its teachings. His life was an example of duty performed of stern probity. We say of nearly everyone, "He was a good citizen," It is literally true in this case. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 24, 1921 ******* [bur 03-23-1921/cause: valvular disease of the heart/bur. on Othelia Paulsen lot]
DALE NIMMER Dale P. Nimmer, age 70, of 775 Evergreen Lane, Grand Marsh, Wis., died Thursday, April 25, 1996, at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Dennis Schueler with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Services will be accorded by Carlton Legion Post 538 of Kewaunee County. He was born November 7, 1925, in Kaukauna, Wis., son of the late William and Lillian Trousil Nimmer. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School class of 1943 and was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army (Tank Corp.) overseas in Germany. He married the former LaVonne Arnett, a native of Manitowoc, on September 20, 1952, in Manitowoc. The couple resided in Kewaunee County, Mishicot and Luxemburg prior to moving to Grand Marsh in 1987. Mr. Nimmer was a carpenter by trade in the construction business. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Dells, and a charter member and past officer of Carlton Legion Post #538. Survivors include his wife, LaVonne; a son, Scott Nimmer, Appleton; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Daniel Bonesho, Wales, Wis.; a brother, Sherman Nimmer, Mishicot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bert and Minnie Felde Arnett, a sister, Nota Nimmer, a brother, Glenn Nimmer, and a sister-in-law, Fern Nimmer. The family will greet relatives and friends from 12 noon Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home until the time of service at 2 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1996 P. A2 ******* [d. at St. Clare Hosp. WI/age 70 yrs./married/bur. on Carl and Leila Felde lot]
ALFRED B. NIMZ, REV. Retired Pastor Alfred B. Nimz Is Dead at 83 (photo) MANITOWOC-The Rev. Alfred B. Nimz, 83 retired Methodist minister, formerly of 1301 S. Ninth St., died Tuesday at Methodist Manor, West Allis. The Rev. Mr. Nimz and his wife had been living there the past year and a half. A native of Manitowoc, he was born Dec. 21, 1882, son of the late Franz and Wilhelmina Plantico Nimz. He attended Manitowoc elementary school and was graduated from the old West Side High School in 1899. After completion of a business course he was employed five years with Manitowoc Savings Bank. Postgraduate Work He was graduated from Baldwin-Wallace college, Berea, Ohio, in 1910 with a bachelor of arts degree, and received his bachelor of divinity degree in 1913 from Garrett biblical institute, Evanston, Ill. He also did postgraduate work at Northwestern University, Evanston. He joined the Northwest Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church and received appointments to churches at Idaville, West Lebanon, Clarks Hill and Walkerton. He then became associated with the Western Wisconsin Conference and had pastoral charges at Durand and Albany, where he served seven years, Mauston 11 years, Cuba City seven years and Lancaster three years. After 38 years service in the ministry he retired in 1950. The Rev. Mr. Nimz married Lydia Gennrich, Oct. 15, 1916, at Manitowoc. The couple returned to the city when the pastor retired and he followed his hobbies of gardening and antique collecting. Services Thursday She survives with a son, Alfred L., of Ripon and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Laughton, of Beaver Dam; a sister, Miss Esther Nimz, of Milwaukee, six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist church of which he was a member. Officiating will be the Rev. Donald T. Stannard and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Jens Fueneral Home until 12:30 p.m. Thursday and then at the church. Memorials may be made to Wesley Methodist Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 3, 1965 P.25 ******** [d. 03-02-1965 at West Allis WI/age 82 yrs./bur. on August Gennrich lot]
ARLENE N. NIMZ Arlene N. (Riebe) Nimz, 65 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, June 23, 1987 at her residence. Graveside services will be 10 am Saturday, June 27, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert B. Hayes will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the American Heart Association. Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include two sons, James R. Nimz of Cincinnati, Ohio and Robert J. Nimz of Van Nuys, California; a sister, Eunice Grimm of Westmont, Illinois and grandchildren, Julie and Chad. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Manitowoc herald Times, Thurs., June 25, 1987 ********* [d. at Columbus OH/age 65 yrs./bur. on Ervin Riebe lot]
AUGUST J. NIMZ August J. Nimz, 62, of 714 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. B. C. Gumz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nimz was born Aug. 24, 1906, at Cooperstown, son of the late Ludwig and Elizabeth Schenese Nimz. He was graduated from Denmark High School in 1924 and came to Manitowoc immediately after and started to work for Mirro Aluminum Co. as a receiving clerk. He married Eleanor Bieberitz June 25, 1936, at Manitowoc. He was a member of the Men's Club and Layman's League. Survivors include the wife; an adopted daughter and a grandchild, of Milwaukee; a brother, Edward, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Alfred Nelson, of Duluth, Minn., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1969 P. 5
BERTHA NIMZ BRING BODY OF MISS NIMZ FOR BURIAL HERE Word was received here by relatives last evening of the death of Miss Bertha Nimz this city, at Milwaukeee, death being due to pleuro-pneumonia after a brief illness. The body will arrive here tomorrow and will be accompanied by Rev. Slung of MIlwaukee and taken to the Nimz home at 1225 So. Eleventh street where the funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2, with Rev. A.R.E. Schreiber in charge. Decedent is survived by five sisters and six brothers, Esther, Paul, Helen, Henry, Mrs. Andrew Emterle and Robert Nimz, Milwaukee, Rev. Alfred Nimz of Albany, Wis., Walter of Jackson, Wis., Edward, Ellen and Hulda at home here. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 12, 1924 p.1 ******* [bur. 04-14-1924/age 50 yrs/cause: respiratory failure due to lobar pneumonia/ bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot]
EDWARD B. NIMZ INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO EDWARD NIMZ World War Veteran Dies Last Night at Hospital, Following Auto Accident Friday Night Injuries which he suffered in an automobile accident on Friday night, when the car in which he was a passenger, tipped over into a ditch on the road from English Lake, and which he considered trivial at the time, proved fatal last night at the hospital, to Edward B. "Coxey" Nimz, 51, World War veteran, member of the local militia command in service on the Mexican border in 1916 and a life long resident of the city. The car driven by B. Kollath, struck a patch of loose sand on the highway and turned over in the ditch. The road is a narrow one and the skid was sufficient to send it into the ditch. Mr. Nimz was thrown forward and struck his stomach on the front seat of the machine. He was brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Rosinsky, 1225 South Eleventh street, with whom he made his home, by other motorists following the Kollath car and on Saturday morning started for his work at the plant of the Cereal Products Co. Removed to Hospital However, he had just reached there when his condition grew serious and he was removed to the hospital. He was operated on immediately but his internal injuries were such that he grew gradually weaker and he passed away last night. And with the death of Mr. Nimz, the old Camp Welcome flag, which was stored away with memories when the camp over whose roof it had flapped for many years was disbanded four years ago, was hauled from the box in which it has rested since then and today was at half mast over the camp, now known as the Pioneer Campers club at Shoto. The deceased was for over twenty years an active and enthusiastic member of the Camp Welcome "bunch" and always joined in the various events at the camp. Veteran of Old Company H Edward Nimz had an enviable war record in Manitowoc, dating back over 25 years to the days of old Company H, then a part of the Second Regiment Wisconsin National Guard. He was always interested in military life and made many pilgrimages to Camp Douglas with the local militia command. When the trouble with Mexico developed in 1916, Company H, along with the other Badger militia units was summoned for service on the border, Nimz went south with Company H. He became a corporal during the time that the company was south. When Company H returned from the Mexican border he continued his membership in the company and when the United States entered the World War and Company H was again summoned Nimz enlisted for overseas duty being assigned to Company H, 127th Infantry and serving with the Thirty-second division. He saw service through the balance of the war in 1918-19. Overseas Nimz was promoted to a sergeantcy in the company. After the war and the return of Company H to Manitowoc Mr. Nimz left the company. For the past several years he has been employed at the Cereal Products Co. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and also of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Burial on Thursday The deceased was born in this city Nov. 16, 1880, and has always made his home here. He never married. He is survived by five brothers, Henry, city; Paul of Milwaukee; Walter of Jackson, Wis.; Robert of West Allis, and Alfred B. of Mauston, and five sisters, Mrs. Martha Enterlee, Helen and Esther, all of Milwaukee; Ellen and Mrs. Frank Rosinsky of this city. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon from the home of the sister, Mrs. Rosinsky, 1225 South Eleventh street, with the Rev. Feldt of the German M.E. church officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen. It was announced this afternoon that fellow members of Mr. Nimz in the Thirty-second division would act as pall bearers at the funeral. They will be Majors E.J. Schmidt and Walter Abel, Capt. John Klinkner, ??lbert Nielsen, George Bouril and Ralph Schmitz. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will attend the funeral in a body. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 30, 1931 p.1 ******** [bur. 7-2-1931/age 50 yrs/cause: gangrene of bowel due to obstruction with hemorrhage and peritonitis/bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot] ******** NIMZ OLDEST VOLUNTEER IN H, HOME SOON Edward Nimz, member of Co. H who arrived in New York with the 127th regiment Monday and who will return with Co. H in a short time was the oldest volunteer from Manitowoc county with the army serving overseas. Mr. Nimz who is 38 years of age has been a member of the old H unit for years and was with the command on the Mexican border. For years he was a regular attendant upon the annual state encampment at Camp Douglas and had a wide experience in the service, both at home and abroad. Nimz, who is familiarly known as "Coxey" has always been popular with the boys of H and made a good record overseas, escaping without injury, however. Nimz is a member of the Camp Welcome squad and the "boys" are planning a great welcome home for him, a three day affair being proposed in camp at Neshoto. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 08, 1919 Page 8
ELEANOR L. NIMZ Mrs. Eleanor L. Nimz, 76, of 714 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, May 2, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Vicar Steven Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nimz, nee Eleanor Bieberitz, was born Nov. 25, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Helen Krug Bieberitz. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and was graduated with the first graduation class from Lincoln High School in 1924. She was married to August J. Nimz June 25, 1936, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 10, 1969. Mrs. Nimz was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society of the church, AARP, NRTA and Manitowoc Homemakers club. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Robinson of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Erma Lettenberger of Manitowoc, two grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Two brothers, Harry and Charles Bieberitz, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1983 P. 3 ******** [widow of August J. Nimz]
ELLEN D. NIMZ Miss Ellen Nimz, life-long resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosinsky, 1225 South 11th street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Rosinsky and Helen and Esther of Milwaukee; three brothers, Walter of Manitowoc, Robert of West Allis and the Rev. Alfred of Lancaster. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 24, 1948 P. 2 ******** [d. 05-23-1948/age 75 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot]
ELMER NIMZ Death Thurs. morning last week of a little 1-week old child of local resident Henry Nimz. The funeral was held Fri. Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900 ****** Elmer Henry Nimz birth: 8 August 1900 Manitowoc, Wis. death: 16 August 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc father: Henry Nimz mother: Emilia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** [cause: dermatitis] (Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is Elmer)
FRANZ NIMZ (d. 1906) Death Thursday last week, following an illness of two weeks, of Franz Gottlieb Nimz, an old and well-known citizen of our city. Nimz was born 15 November 1836 in Colberg, Pomerania, and came from Germany to Manitowoc in 1851 and has lived here ever since except for the year he served in the Army during the Civil War. He is survived by his widow and 12 children, as well as a brother and a sister. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the German Methodist Church. Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1906 ******* Franz Godfrey Nimz, a civil war veteran, died at an early hour last Thursday morning at the family residence, 1225 South Eleventh street, after an illness of two weeks' duration. Mr. Nimz was born in Germany Nov. 15, 1836. He emigrated to America in 1851 when he was fifteen years of age, and came directly to this city. When the civil war broke out, he enlisted in the Union army. He was with General Sherman in his march to the sea. At the close of the war, he returned to this city, and continued to reside here for the rest of his life on earth. He had a wide acquaintance, and was held in esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife, twelve children, one brother and one sister, the two last mentioned being residents of Cooperstown. The children are: Henry, Mrs. Edward Enterlee, Bertha, Helen, and Paula, all of Milwaukee; and Robert, Edward, Alfred, Walter, Ellen, Hulda and Ester of this city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German M.E. church, Rev. Huppert performing the last sad rites. The decedent was a member of the H.M. Walker Post, G.A.R., and members of that organization attended the funeral in a body. Manitowoc Pilot, May 17, 1906 P. 1 ******* [bur. 05-12-1906/cause: cystitis]
FULDA E. NIMZ Mrs. Walter Nimz, 78, of 1318 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Nimz, nee Fulda Pfeifer, was born Nov. 27, 1888, at Plymouth, daughter of the late Charles and Emma Beck Pfeifer, and attended Plymouth schools and was graduated in 1907 from Plymouth High School. She worked as postmistress in the post office which was located in her father's drugstore, and from 1913 until 1920 was a bookkeeper in a Plymouth department store. She was married to Mr. Nimz Sept. 24, 1920, at Durand, Wis., and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1928. He preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member of Wesley Church, its Christian Stewards and the Order of Eastern Star 196. For many years she worked as a clerk on the election board of the Ninth Ward. Survivors include a son, John, of New York City, a sister, Mrs. Vera Gardner, of Plymouth, a brother, Dr. F. J. Pfeifer, of New London, two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to church where the body will lie in state until time of service. OES memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1967 P. 11 ******* [d. 03-17-1967 at Neenah WI/age 78 yrs./widow of Walter B. Nimz]
LYDIA E. NIMZ Mrs. Alfred B. Nimz, 85, formerly of 1301 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Methodist Manor, West Allis, where she had resided three and a half years. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Westley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Eevergreen (sic) Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nimz, the former Lydia Gennrich, was born Nov. 14, 1882, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and Louise Fender Gennrich. She worked at Schuette Bros. Department Store, Manitowoc, and was married to the Rev. Alfred Nimz Oct. 15, 1916. He died in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Laughton, of Beaver Dam, a son, Alfred, of Ripon, a brother, John, of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1968 P. T5 ******* [d. 01-23-1968, West Allis, WI/age 85 yrs./widow of Alfred B. Nimz/ bur. on August Gennrich lot]
PAUL F. NIMZ Paul F. Nimz, former Manitowoc resident, who had been residing in Milwaukee, died Monday at St. Michael's hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Frank Rosinsky and Ellen Nimz of this city, and Helen and Esther Nimz of Milwaukee; four brothers, the Rev. Alfred Nimz of Lancaster, Robert of West Allis, Henry of Milwaukee and Walter of this city. The body may be viewed after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 20, 1948 P. 2 ****** [d. 04-19-1948, Milwaukee, WI/age 71 yrs/bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot]
WALTER B. NIMZ Walter B. Nimz, 75, of 1318 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Community Hospital, New London, following a heart attack. He had been at the hospital two days for medical observation. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Nimz was born at Manitowoc Nov. 23, 1884, son of the late Franz and Wilhelmine Plantico Nimz. He attended elementary schools and was graduated from West Side High School, Manitowoc, in 1902. He married Fulda E. Pfeifer at Durand, Wis., Sept. 14, 1920, and the couple moved to Manitowoc where Mr. Nimz was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. from 1920 to 1925. The couple then moved to Jackson, Wis., where he was employed by Jackson Canning co. until 1945. Then he returned to Manitowoc and was employed by Mirro and Sorge Ice Cream and Dairy Co. In 1947 and until his retirement in 1955, Mr. Nimz was employed by French Slipper Shop. He was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, the Christian Stewards of the church, Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons, and Select Masters. Surviving are his wife, a son, Jack, of Stanford, Conn.; two sisters, Miss Helen Nimz and Miss Esther Nimz, of Milwaukee; a brother, the Rev. Alfred Nimz, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13 ****** [d. 02-20-1960 at New London WI/age 75 yrs.]
WILHELMINE NIMZ DEATH CLAIMS MRS. NIMZ, RESIDENT HERE SINCE 1851 WELL KNOWN PIONEER SETTLER OF CITY CALLED TO REST AT AGE OF 72 YEARS. FAMILY OF 12 CHILDREN SURVIVE Death, which came to Mrs. Wilhelmina Nimz, widow of the late Franz Nimz, at her home on So. Eleventh street early today claimed one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc. Mrs. Nimz having been a resident here since 1851. Death came after a lingering illness and was due to infirmities of age, decedent being 72 years old, having been born February 2, 1843. Mrs. Nimz was a native of Germany and came to America as a girl of seven years and with her parents located here in 1851. She was married May 30, 1867 to Franz Nimz, a veteran of the civil war and the couple made their home in this city. Mrs. Nimz was one of the oldest members of the German M.E. Church of this city and active in the Ladies Aid and Foreign Mission societies of the church. Twelve children survive to mourn her death, being Ellen, Hilda, Edward and Walter, this city, Henry, Mrs. Enterle, Bertha, Hellen, Esther and Paul of Milwaukee, Robert Nimz of West Allis and Alfred Nimz of West Lebanon. Two grandchildren, a brother, Charles Plantico and a sister, Mrs. H. Reitz, also survives. The funeral of Mrs. Nimz will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German M.E. church, the Rev. Schellhaase officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 12, 1915, Page 1 ******* [Augusta Nimz/bur. 14 Oct. 1915/cause: heart disease/ bur. on Mrs. Frank Nimz lot]
MINNIE NINMER MRS. NINMER DIES SUNDAY New Holstein Woman To Be Buried In Manitowoc Mrs. Gust Ninmer, 50, of New Holstein, died at the Holy Family hospital Sunday morning, following a serious operation. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Herman Rieck, 1012 Philippen street, at 1:30 and from the St. John's church at 2 p.m., Rev. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Ninmer, nee Minnie Lutzke, was born in the Town of Liberty March 17, 1883. She married Gust Ninmer September 28, 1933. The deceased is survived by her busband, a son, Isadore Simon, three sisters, Mrs. Herman Rieck and Mrs. Ida Schooley of Manltowoc and Mrs. Richard Rieck of Schleswig; four brothers, Jobn of Manitowoc and Emil, Charles and Louis of Liberty; and two grandchildren. The body will lie at the home of her sister, 1012 Philippen street, this afternoon and up to the time of the funeral Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 30, 1933 ********* [bur. 11-01-1933/age 50 yrs/cause: mesenteric thrombosis/ bur. on Herman R. Rieck lot/aka Nimmer] ********* (Mrs. Gust Ninmer, nee Minnie Lutzke/d. Oct. 29, 1933 age 50 yrs. 7 mo. 12 da./from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)
BERTHA A. NIQUETTE Mrs. Cyril J. Niquette, 75, of 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Niquette, nee Bertha Plantico, was born Oct. 2, 1896, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Plantico, Sr. She was graduated from South Side Central High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1915. After graduation she was employed at East Wisconsin Trustee Co., Manitowoc, as a stenographer under the directors, Oscar Alter and Judge Baensch Office, located in the basement of the old Manitowoc Savings Bank building. She was past secretary-treasurer and member of the Elks Lodge Auxiliary, Manitowoc, the Ladies Charitable Organization, a honorary member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She was married to Cyril J. Niquette of Two Rivers Oct. 20, 1917, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She resided at Two Rivers for 30 years then moved to 1401 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons, Thomas E. and Robert A, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. John (Elaine) McSorley, of Portage, Wis., and Mrs. Leo (Jeanne) Robidoux, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two brothers, Reuben Plantico, of Two Rivers and Charles Plantico, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Rheinhard Zeckel and Mrs. George Clark, of Manitowoc and 15 grandchildren. Five brothers, a sister and a grandson preceded her in death. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1966. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-9 p.m. Sunday. A Memorial service will be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Holy Innocents Holy Name Choir. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 3, 1971 ******** [d. 12-03-1971/age 75 yrs./widow of Cyril J. Niquette] ******** Cyril Niquette of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Niquette and Miss Bertha Plantico, a pleasant and popular Manitowoc lady were united in marriage last Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Father O'Leary performed the ceremony. They will reside at Washington D.C. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1917
CYRIL NIQUETTE Cyril Niquette, Firm Founder, Is Dead at 69 MANITOWOC-Cyril J. Niquette, 69, founder of Consumers Steel and Dock Co. and now in partnership with his sons, Thomas and Robert, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital. He became ill Friday and had been hospitalized since that time. He resided at 1401 Memorial Dr. Mr. Niquette with his late father, Edward, and Edward Schultz organized the Consumers Coal Co. at Two Rivers, and in 1938 the local branch of the concern. In 1956, he founded the Consumers Steel and Dock Co. here. Mr. Niquette was born April 1, 1897, at Two Rivers, son of the late Edward and Mary Gagnon Niquette. His father operated the old Opera House at Two Rivers. He was educated in Two Rivers schools and attended Marquette University, Milwaukee. Studied Music In his early youth Mr. Niquette began the study of music, learning to play the piano and later the organ. He began his musical training under the tutelage of Prof. B. J. Wetzel, who at the time was principal of St. John School at Two Rivers. In 1912-13, he studied with Ida Baetz and was soon playing piano at the Two Rivers Opera House for the early silent movies while still a student in high school. While attending Marquette, studying economic, he also studied at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and played the pipe organ at the Merrill Theater. From Milwaukee, Mr. Niquette went to LaCrosse to play accompaniment for the movies at the LaCrosse theater. He left LaCrosse at the outbreak of World War I when he accepted a federal position with the government in Washington. While there, he became organist with a 15-piece orchestra at Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater. Organist at Theater He married Bertha A. Plantico Oct. 20, 1917, in Washington. While playing in the nation's capitol for Liberty bond drives his audiences consisted of many prominent people from both the entertainment and government circles. When he returned to Manitowoc, Mr. Niquette played with a number of local orchestras. He was organist at the Mikadow Theater for a number of years and in 1921 entered the coal business with his father. He did continue engagements at both the Capitol Theater at Manitowoc and Rivoli at Two Rivers. He always had an interest in both organ and piano and had his own electric organ in his home. He also played engagements at local supper clubs and as official pianist for the Manitowoc Lions Club. He was a lifetime member of Musicians Local 195, and his fraternal associations included membership in the Two Rivers Elks Lodge and the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Services Thursday He is survived by his wife, two sons, Thomas and Robert, of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. John (Elaine) McSorly, of Portage and Mrs. Leo (Jean) Robidoux, of Santa Barbara, Calif., a brother, Lester, of Lockport, N.Y., two sisters, Mrs. Bert Porter, of Two Rivers and Miss Virginia Niquette, of Manitowoc, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society and parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 6, 1966 P. 12 ********* Cyril Niquette of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Niquette and Miss Bertha Plantico, a pleasant and popular Manitowoc lady were united in marriage last Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Father O'Leary performed the ceremony. They will reside at Washington D.C. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1917
MARK P. NIQUETTE Mark Phillip Niquette, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Niquette, of 910 Shorewood Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The child was born Oct. 9, 1961, at Manitowoc. His mother is the former Jane Dettman. Besides the parents, three brothers, Thomas, James and Paul, and a sister, Suzanne, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Niquette, of Manitowoc survive. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1965 P. 17 ******* [son of Thos. E. and Jane Niquette]
NORAH NIQUETTE Mrs. William Niquette, 67, died at her home, 624 North 9th street, at 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at 8:30 from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Catholic church with the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Niquette, nee Norah Pasewalk, was born in this city on Jan. 18, 1876 and lived here her entire life. She was married to William Niquette on Oct. 9, 1903. She was a membwer of the Altar society of Sacred Heart church. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. E.J. Behringer, city; two brothers, Herbert of Washington, D.C., and John of this city; one sister, Mrs. Emma Lee of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Tuesday until the time of the funeral. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 15, 1943 P.2 ******** [d. 02-14-1943/age 67 yrs./cause: arthritis/wife of Wm. Niquette]
ROBERT A. NIQUETTE Robert A. Niquette, age 75, died Friday morning, Jan. 27, 2006, at his home, 1134 Fleetwood Drive, Manitowoc. Bob was born November 29, 1930, in Two Rivers, son of the late Cyril J. and Bertha (Plantico) Niquette. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School in 1949 and the University of Notre Dame in 1953. On June 21, 1952, he married the former Audrey Zuehl. He was in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 and served one year in Verdun, France, where their first child was born. He then returned to Manitowoc and joined his father and brother, Tom, in business at Consumers Coal Company. He and his brother later formed Consumers Steel Company Inc. as partners. When the business was sold in 1984, Bob retired to enjoy traveling, cruises, gardening, fishing and their homes in Sanibel Island, Florida, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In the community, Bob was very active all his life. He belonged at one time to the Jaycees, the Optimists and the Sunrise Rotary. He was on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Holy Family Memorial Hospital and Woodland Dunes, serving all three as chairman. He also served on the Manitowoc Board of Education and Associated Bank Board. Bob was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and belonged to Holy Innocents Parish for many years. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Parish and sang with the choirs of both. Survivors include, his wife, Audrey, Manitowoc; their four children and their spouses and eight grandchildren, Jeanne & Brian Mease, Denmark, and their children, Erin & Brandon; John & Judy (Ferdon) Niquette, Green Bay, and their children, Kyle & Kayla; Dan & Patty (Tillman) Niquette, Mishicot, and their children, Laura & Kristin; Nancy & John Koss, Manitowoc, and their children, Michael & Katie. Bob is also survived by, a brother-in-law, Leo Robidoux, Santa Barbara, California; and two sisters-in-law, Eva Niquette, Manitowoc and Cathy Zuehl, Oshkosh. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Cyril & Bertha; two sisters, Elaine McSorley and Jeanne Robidoux; a brother, Tom Niquette and two brothers-in-law, Jack McSorley & Karl Zuehl. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, and Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center & Hospice, Rogers Street Fishing Village, Roncalli High School, Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Silver Lake College, St. Francis of Assisi or any other of your choice. Herald Times Reporter, January 2006
THOMAS EDWARD NIQUETTE Thomas E. Niquette, age 79, of 5028 River Heights Drive, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Tom was born on April 18, 1925 in Two Rivers, son of the late Cyril and Bertha Plantico Niquette. He attended St. Luke Parochial grade school and was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1943. Tom then received his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1947. On May 6, 1972, he married the former Eva Snowden-Hessel. Tom retired from Consumer Steel Co. of Manitowoc as President in 1984. He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Club. Survivors include his wife: Eva, Manitowoc; his children: Suzanne Niquette and friend Tom Engel, Monona; Thomas P. and Mary Niquette; Delavan; James P. Niquette, Ocala, Fla.; Paul F. and Kathryn Niquette, Manitowoc; his step children; John Hessel, Ariz.; Dr. Patrick and Laura Hessel, Palatine, Ill.; Judy and Dennis Simonides, Wheeling, Ill.; Mary Schuler and fiance, Glen Floyd, St. Nazianz; Michael Hessel, Wheeling, Ill.; Joe Hessel, Walla Walla, Wash.; Dr. Randy and Debbie Hessel, Madison; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: one brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Audrey Niquette, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom was also preceded in death by one son: Mark, two sisters: Elaine McSorley and Jeanne Robidoux. Tom enjoyed many hours rebuilding, maintaining, and driving his antique automobiles. A special thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Nursing Home, Fr. Dave and Sr. Michael of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for their support and kindness. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 2004
WILLIAM E. NIQUETTE William E. Niquette, 82, of ___ N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. For the past year he had resided at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church…(Line unreadable).. will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Niquette, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ely Niquette, was born at Two Rivers Oct. 16, 1874, where he obtained his elementary school education. He married Nora Pasewalk in 1903 and the couple established residence at Manitowoc. He was employed for a number of years by the Hess Boiler Works and then entered into a partnership with Frank Houghton to conduct a plumbing business. The business relationship was of 15 years duration and then Mr. Niquette went to work for the Wisconsin Malting Co., remaining with the firm until retiring 10 years ago. Mrs. Niquette died in 1943. He was a member of Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart. Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth W. Bellin of Manitowoc, a brother, Ado Niquette of California; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1957 P. 16 ******* [d. 01-01-1957/age 82 yrs.]