EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JOHN NAGLE

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900:
With deep sadness we must report that John Nagle, the editor and publisher of the
Manitowoc Pilot, died yesterday evening in the local hospital of typhus which turned
into pneumonia. We will tell more of his life in a later issue but we did not want this
issue to greet the world without expressing our deep sadness.
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From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1900:
Here are some further facts about the life of John Nagle whose death we 
reported in a previous issue. He was born 04 July 1848 in St. Catharine, 
Ontario, and came to Town Meeme during the ‘50’s as a small boy with his 
parents. He attended the public schools of our county which our older 
residents well knew to be pretty bad. The boy was curious and what he 
didn’t learn in school he learned through his own energetic self-education.
He eventually became a teacher himself and was recognized as one of the best 
educators in our state. He helped establish schools in Sauk City and Two 
Rivers. In 1877, in partnership with Mr. E. Borcherdt, he bought the local 
“Pilot” and directed its publication. In 1888 he became sole owner of the 
newspaper. (Article goes into detail about his journalistic skills, dedication 
to the cause of education, leadership role in the Democratic Party, and tenure 
service as County Superintendent of Schools. ) His funeral was conducted Sat. 
afternoon from the home of his brother-in-law, Judge Kirwan. Manitowoc has never 
seen so many vehicles in a funeral procession. The ceremonies were conducted by 
the local Masonic Lodge of which the deceased was a member for many years. Pastor 
Gray of the Episcopal Church, Chaplain of the Lodge, delivered the funeral 
oration. The Knights of Pythias Lodge, of which Mr. Nagle was also a member, 
participated at the graveside. Honorary Pallbearers were Messrs. William Rahr, 
M.H. Murphy, Henry Hinrichs, H. Vits, Thomas Torrison, And Fritz Schuette. Active 
Pallbearers were Messrs. J.S. Vilas, W.A. Walker, A.J. Schmitz, M.H. Haney, 
Julius Lindstedt, and Captain Timothy Kelley. John Nagle is survived by his 
sorrowing father and 6 sisters.
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From the Two Rivers Chronicle, May 1, 1900:
WILL OF JOHN NAGLE
His Estate Valued at $20,000 is Divided Among Relatives

Manitowoc Wis., April 25 - The will of the late John Nagle was admitted to
probate this afternoon. The estate will probably amount to $20,000, and is
divided as follows: Judge M. Kirwan, a brother-in-law, is given all books,
pamphlets, etcl, consisting of Mr. Nagle's private library. Legacies are 
left to sisters and to nephews and nieces in sums varying from $250 to
$1000 to the total amount $4500. The bulk of the estate, amounting to
$13,000, is given in trust for the benefit of ??ur sisters, and on their
deceased(sic) to be divided among their children.


DOROTHY NAPIEZINSKI

Born in Manitowoc 9/10/1911 to Julius and Martha Engel Toebe;
graduated from lincoln in 1928;
married Gerald J. Napiezinski in Manitowoc;
widowed 10/23/1987;
no children;
2 nieces: 
4 nephews: 
preceeded in death by her siblings: Gertrude Schroeder, 
Anita Toebe, Marion Krueger, and Arthur Toebe
[From her obituary]


RUTH CHAPELLE NASH

Ruth Chapelle Nash, age 90, of 819 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal
life late Sunday evening, March 4, 2007, at the family residence. 
She was born on Jan. 3, 1917 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Clyde E. and 
Retta D. Deibler Chapelle. Ruth graduated from Wauwatosa High School with the 
class of 1934. She continued her education at Lawrence University graduating 
in 1938, and furthered her education attending Wellesley College for one year. 
She married John Pritchard Nash of Manitowoc on Nov. 3, 1951 in Appleton. He 
preceded her in death March 8, 1994. 
Ruth was very interested and active in civic, charitable and educational 
organizations, including the following: Junior Service League of Manitowoc; 
Salvation Army Day Care Center, board member; Lakeland College, trustee 1971; 
Lawrence University, Founder's Club; Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority; Phi Beta Kappa; 
Clio Club member; P.E.O. Sisterhood member; American Field Service, host family; 
Rahr West Museum, board member; Camp Farthest Out, member; Branch River Country 
Club, life member; YMCA; Order of St. Luke; The Physician; and The Capital 
Theater Civic Center. Ruth was also an active and longtime member of the First 
Presbyterian Church and a former deacon and elder of the church. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde and Retta Chapelle; husband: 
John P. Nash on March 8, 1994; son: David Bruce Purdy; son-in-law: George Massey; 
two brothers: Robert Cecil Chapelle and James Lester Chapelle. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, 
April 13, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. at which time the visitation will conclude with 
a memorial video tribute in honor and celebration of Ruth's life followed by 
shared memories with family and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at First 
Presbyterian Church, 502 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer 
officiating. There will be no visitation at the church prior to the funeral 
service as a reception will follow the service at the church fellowship hall. 
Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Memorials would be appreciated to First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland College or 
Lawrence University. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2007


FRED NAUMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1904:
Death Wed. last week of Friedrich Naumann at the advanced age of 84. 
The deceased leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Fri. 
afternoon under the direction of Pastor Nagel at the city cemetery.
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[cause: old age]


LOUIS NAUMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1897:
Death on Sun. of 18 yr. old Louis Naumann, son of Mr. F. Naumann of
Manitowoc, of a stomach illness. Burial took place yesterday afternoon 
at the city cemetery.


AGNES M. NEBEL

Agnes M. Nebel, age 90, of 1903 Division St., Sacred Heart Court, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday, October 26, 1999, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 1999, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
She was born September 22, 1909, in Pound, Wis., daughter of the late John 
and Eva Lesperance Kenville. On June 2, 1934, she married Adam C. Nebel at St. 
Marks Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1981. 
The family moved to Manitowoc in 1938. Agnes was a member of the Christian Women 
of Holy Innocents and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. 
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, 
15 grandchildren; two step grandchildren: 17 great-grandchildren; one brother 
and sister-in-law, two sisters,  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. 
She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and John; one granddaughter; two 
brothers, Leonard and Maynard Kenville; two sisters, Lucille Koprowski and Julia 
Levanetz. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
The Nebel family extends a special thank you to the entire staff of Sacred Heart 
Court, for the loving care that Agnes received. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1999  (edited for living persons)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


AADNE NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1902:
Death in Neshoto of Aadne Nelson following a 3-mo. confinement with 
pneumonia. The deceased, who was born in Norway in 1851 but who has 
been a resident of our county for at least 20 yrs., leaves a widow 
and 8 children. The burial took place Sunday.


AGNES NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904:
Death Sat. morning, following an illness with consumption, 
of Miss Agnes Cornelia Nelson, only daughter of Soren Nelson 
here. The 23-yr. old deceased was born here in Manitowoc and 
worked as a stenographer in Torrison’s store until too 
weakened by her illness. In addition to her parents, she is 
survived by one brother. The funeral was Tuesday.
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[cause: consumption]


BABY NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908: 
A new-born child of Geo. Nelson here died Sunday evening.
[Cemetery office: I don’t have much else other than the Burial Register lists it 
as a baby girl, and she is buried on the Julius Nelson lot. I have a note in my 
records that she was not listed on a marker as of 2003.]


EDWARD J. NELSON

SERVICES ARE HELD FOR TWO AIR VICTIMS
Edward Nelson, Orley Schmidt Are Buried Today; Schmatz Rites Thursday

Funeral rites for Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc business man, and Orley Schmidt, 
high school athlete and student pilot, killed in a plane crash in Nelson’s plane 
near the airport early Sunday evening, were held here this afternoon.
Services for Mr. Nelson were held at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel 
with the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating.  The 
casket was not opened before the services and was draped with a large American 
flag.
Schmidt Services   
Honorary pallbearers were past presidents of the Lions club, of which Mr. Nelson 
was the first president.  They were Alois Fischl Sr., Edward Mackey, Otto Engel, 
William Huchthausen, Edward Meyer and Junias Pleuss.  Active pallbearers were 
Orville Breuer, John Schuette, John Kasper, Reinhardt Zechek, Arthur Pitz and 
Elton Hanson.  Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. 
Funeral services for Orley Schmidt were held at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. E. F. Uetzmann officiating.  Burial was 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edward Steckmesser, Kenneth Mueller and Billy Hrudka, who played 
on high school teams with Schmidt the past three years, Robert Vande Castle, 
Milton Habeck and John Rehak.
Funeral services for Eugene Schmatz, 18, of Branch, third victim of the accident, 
who died yesterday morning, will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from thme St. 
Michael’s church at Whitelaw with interment in the church cemetery.  The body is 
at the Schmatz home.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 19, 1939
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Two Killed, Two Injured As Plane Crashes Near Airport
Businessman And Athlete Die As Monoplane Falls
(PICTURES)
The nose of its motor smashed and bent to the ground, the wrecked plane in 
which Edward Nelson and Orley Schmidt died last night is shown above. Schmidt 
is shown to the left below.  In the center and to the right below are two 
pictures of Nelson taken at Cleveland, O., a week ago by Cyril Niquette, Two 
Rivers. The pictures were developed and printed this morning and were never 
seen by Nelson.  Photo of the wrecked plane is by the Herald-Times photographer.
Edward Nelson, Pilot, And Orley Schmidt Are Victims
Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured early last night when 
a cabin plane piloted by Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc aviator and businessman, 
fell into an oat field on the Henry Klackner farm on the Town Line road just 
north of the Municipal Airport. 
The dead:
Nelson, 53, of 709 St. Clair street, instantly killed.  Suffered a basal skull 
fracture, severe lacerations of the face and forehead, internal injuries and 
broken ankles.
Orley Schmidt, 17, of 1809 Belmont street, former high school athlete and 
student pilot, died a few minutes after the crash of a brain concussion.  His 
left arm was broken at the shoulder.
The injured:
Eugene Schmatz, 19, Branch in a grave condition at the Holy Family hospital 
suffering from a brain concussion, a broken neck, and leg fractures.
Emil Opichka, 18, Newton, at the hospital suffering from a broken nose and 
fractured right ankle.
Opichka, who regained consciousness at the hospital this morning, told physicians 
that he recalled nothing after climbing into the rear seat of the plane shortly 
before Nelson took off from the airport.  Physicians said the shock of the fall 
would result in Opichka’s loss of memory for 24 or 36 hours.
Up 100 feet
The plane crashed as Nelson had attained a height of about 100 feet after taking 
off from the airport, where he had been taking up passengers.  Art Donohue, 
managing the airport in the absence of Elmer Leighton, said today Nelson, who 
held a transport pilot’s license, was turning ten per cent of the money over to 
the airport management.
Witnesses said the motor of the ship died and the plane went into a spin and 
crashed.  The accident occurred few minutes before 8 o’clock.  Police received a 
call at 8 o’clock sharp.  Scores of people saw the ship fall and hundreds 
converged on the Klackner farm as authorities rushed city and county ambulances 
to the scene.  Opichka and Schmatz were taken to the hospital at once.  Dr. 
Norman C. Erdman, who had flown with Nelson during the afternoon, arrived a few 
minutes after the accident and pronounced Nelson dead.  Schmidt was still living 
when the doctor arrived but died a few moment later without regaining 
consciousness.
A coroner’s jury was impanelled today by Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, and 
District Attorney Patrick Dewane.  Members are George Pankratz, Mrs. Jess Dempski, 
Oscar Belinski, David Dwyer, George Martin, Ed Leschke and Walter Gebrinsky. The 
jury viewed the bodies and was adjourned to await the outcome of the Opichka and 
Schmatz’ injuries.
Says Motor “Died”
A local pilot who declined to be quoted said Nelson’s motor died shortly after 
the take-off as the ship was turning to the right.  The ship, he said, was rising 
steeply.  When the motor died on the turn the plane nosed down.  The motor picked 
up momentarily but stopped and the ship went into a spin, with the tail turning 
around with the nose of the ship an axis.  It was the spin that many eye-witnesses 
took for a side-slip.
Among the first to reach the wrecked plane were Tony Panosh, Menasha avenue; 
Officer William McConnell, who was on his front porch watching the plane; Fred 
Brue and Robert Meyer of the airport; Robert Holschbach and Henry Klackner, on 
whose farm the accident occurred.
Nelson, according to McConnell, was in the pilot’s seat and Schmidt was beside 
him.  Opichka and Schmatz were in the rear, pushed under the front seats.  The 
bodies were taken from the plane and placed on the ground.  The fusilage was 
torn away so that the passengers could be extricated.
Calls Police Station
As McConnell saw the plane fall he rushed into his home and called Lieut. Aaron 
Peterson at the police station.  A moment later, Lt. Peterson received a call 
from Adolph Marquardt, 1115 South 15th street, that a plane had fallen and four 
people we injured.  Peterson dispatched the city ambulance with Officers Elmer 
Scherer and William Diegel and called the county ambulance, which was sent from 
the sheriffs office.
“I was watching the plane as it climbed up over the trees,” McConnell said. “As 
it was banking, I heard the motors die.  Then the ship slid sideways to its left 
and I heard a loud “swoosh” as it hit the field.”
Holschbach, who also saw the plane fall, claimed he heard the motors turn over 
just a second before the plane hit the ground.
Nelson, a licensed transport pilot, was a World war veteran and had been flying 
for about 12 years.  Last September he purchased the Fairchild ship for $7,000.
Tells of Crash
Norman Kleman, student flyer at the airport, an eye-witness, said:
“Taking off to the east, the motor suddenly went dead at about 100 feet.  The 
pilot apparently attempted to circle northward in an attempt to bring his plane 
around to the landing on the field.  However, the plane lost speed and altitude 
rapidly and crashed.”
Roy Lamach and Francis Kelley, both of Cato, narrowly missed making the fatal 
flight.  They had purchased tickets and were ready to get into the plane when 
Opichka and Schamtz pushed in ahead of them.
Angry at having to wait until the next flight, Kelley and Lamach watched the 
plane take off.  A moment later they saw it crash into the oat field.  They 
rushed to the scene and helped remove the victims from the plane.
Perry Hodgden, investigator of the Air Safety Board of the Civil Aeronautics 
Authority, Chicago and Burleigh Putman, Jr., inspector of the Wisconsin district 
for the Civil Aeronautics Authority arrived here early this morning to 
investigate the crash.  They would not reveal their finds because of board 
regulations but sent reports to Washington immediately.
Within a few moment after the crash hundreds of people arrived at the Klackner 
farm and traffic jammed along the townline road.  Scores ran across fields, 
knocking down Klackner’s stand of oats, cutting and breaking fences, to reach 
the plane.  They tore souvenir strips from the fuselage and took pieces of the 
broken motor.  Police and sheriff’s men had difficulty getting ambulances 
through the crowd.
Scene of Crash
Nelson’s plane crashed within 400 feet of the spot where a plane piloted by 
Melvin Thompson, 41, Kohler flyer, fell August 12, 1929, in a field on the 
Henry Klackner farm.  His passenger, Ruth Williams, 21, of Chicago, a cabaret 
entertainer, was killed.
Thompson, seriously injured, recovered after spending several weeks in the 
hospital.      
Thompson was using a ship owned by the late Frank Shoblaska, airport manager, 
and had taken off from the airport late in the afternoon with Miss Williams.  
The plane fell from a height of 1,500 feet.
Klackner, who was an eye-witness to this crash today pointed to the spot in his 
field where the city’s first airplane tragedy occurred 10 years ago, almost a 
stone’s throw from where the Nelson ship came down last night.
Relatives of Nelson had difficulty last night locating his brother, George, 
who left Saturday on the Yacht Manowis for a week’s cruise.  He was finally 
located in Manistique, Mich.
Joined Grocery Firm
Edward J. Nelson was born in this city in 1886, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius 
C. Nelson.  He attended the northside grade schools and the northside high 
school.
Soon after leaving school he entered the employ of Thomas Higgins, head of the 
Manitowoc and Northern Traction company.  He operated one of the street cars on 
the local line.
In 1906 he entered the Plumb and Nelson company, wholesale grocers, founded by 
the Nelson and Plumb families.  From a position as shipping clerk he advanced 
to positions of trust with the firm.  At the time of his death he was vice-
president and secretary, and also division manager for the Clover Farm Stores, 
an organization of retail establishments serviced by the parent firm.
While still a young man Mr. Nelson took the Manitowoc agency for the Indian 
motorcycle and engaged in dirt track racing in the state.  He established 
records on mile and half mile tracks all over the middle west.
When the Untied States entered the World war he joined the service and was 
assigned to duty with units at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
Traveled By Air
Mr. Nelson took an interest in flying and for nearly 15 years has operated 
his own planes.  He first secured a pilot’s license, later was granted a permit 
to carry passengers and lastly passed strict requirements giving him a transport 
pilot’s license.  He was known as one of the most careful plane pilots in the 
state and never did any “stunting” with his ship.  He made numerous cross-
country flights to Cleveland, New York and annually attended the automobile 
races at Indianapolis, making the trip always by air.
His newest plane, a Fairchild four-passenger model was acquired only a few 
months ago.  
His fraternal affiliations included membership in the Lions club of which he 
served as first president and was one of the organizers, the Elks, the 
Manitowoc Chapter of the Izaak Walton league, the Drews post of the American 
Legion and the Manitowoc Gun club.
He never married and made his home with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Nelson at 
709 St. Clair street.
Funeral Wednesday
Survivors are the mother; brother, George, of this city; and three sisters, 
Mrs. George Fannon of Appleton; Mrs. Henry Marin of Menominee, Mich.; and 
Mrs. C. H. Matravers, of Stevens Point, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary 
chapel.  Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed after two o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
Orley Schmidt, other victim of the crash, was a high school athlete and had 
letters in three sports at Lincoln high school the past three years, and was 
graduated last June.  He resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt 
at 1809 Belmont street.
He was born in Reedsville in 1921 and 10 years ago accompanied his parents 
to this city.  He attended Wilson junior high school and entered Lincoln high 
school as a sophomore.  He was an end on the football team, a center and guard 
on the basketball team and a middle distance runner on the track team.
He took a great interest in aviation and did considerable flying during his 
high school days.  Several months ago he secured a solo pilot’s license.  He 
was working to secure a regular pilot’s license.  He also assisted his father 
in the masonry business.
Survivors are the parents, and a sister, Roma, city.  A brother, Milroy, 18, 
was drowned off the harbor entrance here September 9, 1934, one of three boys 
who lost their lives when a boat in which they were riding, capsized.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann, officiating.  Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Tuesday at 5 p.m. until Wednesday at 10 a..m.  It will then be moved to the 
church where the casket will be open until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 17, 1939
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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Nelson Tops Gun Club In Shoot Sunday
Ed Nelson was king bee among Gun Club riflemen Sunday at the weekly shoot, with 
a record of 48 out of a possible 50.  Charles Tikalsky was second with 46 and 
other scores were: George Koebke 43, A.H. Pitz 41, G. Esch 41, O. Breuer 29, 
E. Schroeder 38, Dr. Gates 37, George Alter 37, A. L. Hougen 23, E. Hanson 11 (25).
Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, June 7, 1926
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


ELMER F. NELSON

Elmer F. Nelson, 65, of 3214 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Nelson was born July 15, 1906, at West Branch, Mich., son of the late 
David and Alice Nelson. He married Elizabeth Schladweiler at Manitowoc and 
she preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1957. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard 
Service for 20 years retiring in 1959 as a warrant officer. He was a member 
of the Retired Officers Assn. and a 25-year member of the Manitowoc Odd 
Fellows Lodge.
Survivors include four sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, two sisters and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972
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[d. 02-08-1972/age 65 yrs./bur. on Richard Schladweiler lot]
(15 Jul 1906/Feb 1972/SSDI)


ENUDA NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902:
Death Tues., following a long illness with consumption, 
of Mrs. Charles Nelson. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 
08 Sep. 1872. She is survived by her husband and 4 small 
children, as well as by her sorrowing mother, 3 brothers 
and 3 sisters.


FRIEDERICKE NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905:
Death Fri., following a 5-mo. illness of Mrs. Fredericke Nelson, 
nee Weckele. Mrs. Nelson was born 28 Apr. 1824 in Mittelstadt, 
Wurttemberg, and came to America in 1845. She lived for a while 
in the State of New York and traveled to Wisconsin where she 
settled in Sheboygan before moving to Manitowoc Rapids, at that 
time the county seat of our county. There she married John Plumb 
in 1849, but he died in 1850. 4 yrs. later she married Capt. Nelson 
who died 18 yrs. ago in a fire aboard the steamship “Sea Bird”. She 
is survived by 7 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.

[bur.04-07-1905/cause: pneumonia]


GEORGE W. NELSON

Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, August 27, 1951

George Nelson, Grocery Firm Treasurer, Dies

MANITOWOC–George W. Nelson, 67, of 411 State street, treasurer of the Plumb and 
Nelson company, wholesale grocers, died Sunday night at the Two Rivers Municipal 
hospital.
Death was due to a throat ailment, Mr. Nelson had been at his desk at the 
wholesale company until 10 days ago.
Christian Science services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier 
mortuary chapel.  Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in Manitowoc in 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nelson.  
He attended the north side schools in this city and later Lawrence college, 
Appleton, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Returning to Manitowoc, Mr. Nelson became identified with the Plumb and Nelson 
company and in recent years had been treasurer.  He was an ardent sports fan 
and when a young man founded and managed a baseball team, known as the Zenos.  
He was also interested in motor boating, owning and operating power cruisers 
out of this port.
His affiliations included membership in the Manitowoc lodge of the Elks and the 
Manitowoc Rotary club.     
In 1907 he married Miss Katherine Vandegrift of Manitowoc.  She survives with 
two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Schmitz of Wauwatosa and Mrs. H. C. Conley of Park 
Forest, Ill.; mother, Mrs. J. C. Nelson of this city; two sisters, Mrs. C. A. 
Matravers of Elsah, Ill., and Mrs. Henry Marin of Los Angles; and three 
grandchildren, Dwight, Katherine, and Charles Conley of Park Forest.
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Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, August 30, 1951

Nelson Funeral

Six employees of the Plumb and Nelson company, Manitowoc, were pall bearers 
Wednesday afternoon at the funeral of George W. Nelson, treasurer of the company.
They were Frank Pankratz, Reuben Krause, Walter Detjen, Norman Bursek, Louis 
Lintereur, and William Aiger.
Christian Science services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frazier Mortuary 
chapel in Manitowoc.  Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


MARY NELSON

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1894: 
Death on Sat., after a short illness, of Mary Nelson, daughter of Nils Nelson.


MARY A. NELSON

Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, February 10, 1936

MARY NELSON PASSES AWAY
Former School Teacher Dies Today At The Age of 78
Miss Mary A. Nelson, 78, former teacher here, and the only member of the first 
graduating class from the old Park high school in 1876, died early today.  She 
has been an invalid for years.
Since returning to Manitowoc from the west Miss Nelson made her home with her 
nephew, Alfred Nelson, 712 North Seventh street.

Born in Manitowoc

Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably be held from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Wednesday.
The deceased was born in this city and attended the north side schools.  When 
she finished her high school course the district on the north side of the river 
had just completed the Park school, now the Madison grade school.   Miss Nelson 
was the only senior in the first graduating class 60 years ago. 
She enrolled at the university of Wisconsin in Madison from which she was 
graduated in 1880.  She taught schools in this city and in Sheboygan and was 
also a member of the office force of the Plumb and Nelson company.
Moving to the west coast Miss Nelson taught school at Bellingham, Wash., for 
several years.  Fifteen years ago she returned to this city and has been retired 
since then.
Surviving is a brother, W. W. Nelson of this city.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur. 2-12-1936/age 78 yrs/single/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Julius C. Nelson lot]


WILLIAM W. NELSON

Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, September 10, 1937

W. W. NELSON, 72, SUCCUMBS AT HIS HOME
Funeral Services For Wholesale Grocery Firm Member To Be Held Saturday Afternoon

William W. Nelson, 72, vice-president and a director of the Plumb & Nelson 
company, wholesale grocery firm here, and salesman for the company for years, 
died Thursday night at the home, 712 North Seventh street.
Mr. Nelson, who spent most of the summers at his cottage on the Wolf river, 
was taken with a slight stroke there three weeks ago.  He was returned to his 
home where he had been confined to his bed.  Two more strokes hastened Mr. 
Nelson’s death.

Funeral Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary in 
charge of the Rev. F. C. St. Clair of the St. James Episcopal church. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in this city in 1865.  His father, Capt. N. T. Nelson, lost 
his life in the Seabird lake disaster in 1868. 
When only 16 years of age Mr. Nelson took charge of a retail grocery store in 
Two Rivers, operated by the Plumb and Nelson company.  Later he managed the 
company’s store at Appleton. 
When the present wholesale firm was incorporated in1888 he was one of the 
incorporators and traveled Wisconsin territory for the company until six years 
ago, when he retired from active work, although retaining his affiliations as 
an officer and directory
Mr. Nelson was greatly interested in conservation and was active in Isaak 
Walton chapters in numerous Wisconsin cities which were in his territory. An 
ardent hunter and fisherman he yearly devoted his vacation periods to following 
these pursuits. 

Wife Died In 1919

In January, 1896 he married Miss Floy Felton.  She died in 1919
Survivors are a son, Alfred, city; and a daughter, Mrs. Edoward Selzer, Paris, 
France, who is here on a visit.
Mr. Nelson was a charter member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks and a member of 
the United Commercial Travelers and the Travelers Protective association.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier funeral home until the hour of services 
Saturday.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


BARBORA NESPOR

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1889:
Death from a stroke on 11 Feb. of Mrs. Barbara Nespor, 72 year old mother of
John Nespor. Burial was 13 Feb.


CLARENCE NEUBAUER

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905:
A 3-yr. old child of Al. Neubauer here died 
on Mon. evening and was buried yesterday.
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[bur. 10-03-1905/cause: convulsions]


ARTHUR NEUENFELDT

Arthur A. Neuenfeldt Sr., 66, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral servies will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Neuenfeldt was born Mar. 19, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Otto and Anna Zingsheim Neuenfeldt. He married Velma Pierce in 1925, 
at Manitowoc. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life. Prior to his 
retirement in 1972, he had been employed as a burner at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., for 30 years. He was a member of the Boilermakers 
Union Local No. 443.
Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; a brother Raymond, 
of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. A. Rawley, of Page, Ariz.; and 13 grand-
children.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where 
a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 25, 1973
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[d. 10-24-1973/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anna Neuenfeldt lot] 
(19 Mar 1907/Oct 1973/SSDI)


ERNA NEUSER

Erna C. Neuser, age 91, formerly of Manitowoc, died on Sunday morning, 
March 30, 2008, at Gardenview Assisted Living, Menasha. 
She was born on Feb. 23, 1917, in Zander, town of Kossuth, daughter of 
the late Louis and Emma (Wacholz) Kotche. She was orphaned at the age of 
one year, when her parents died in the influenza epidemics of 1918. Erna 
was raised by her loving aunt and uncle, Julia and John Meyer of Francis 
Creek. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class 
of 1934. She married Alfred Neuser in July of 1934, and later in 1950, 
the family moved to Appleton. Erna was employed with Kimberly-Clark in 
Neenah for 25 years, until her retirement in 1981. She returned to 
Manitowoc in 1993, to spend more time with her sister, Beatrice. Poor 
health brought Erna back to Menasha in 2001, to be closer to her remaining 
family, and she has resided at Gardenview Assisting Living since then. Erna 
was a member of the Catholic Daughters in Neenah and enjoyed needlework. 
While employed at Kimberly-Clark she was a member of the Quarter Century 
Club and also enjoyed traveling. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Emma Kotche; a brother: 
Harvey; two sisters: Evangeline Kotche and Beatrice Schuh; and her husband: 
Gregory. Also are her loving stepparents: Julia and John Meyer and their 
children, Lottie, Clifford and Olive. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on 
Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, until the 
time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to 
the staff of Gardenview Living and the members of Heartland Hospice for 
their very kind and loving care of Erna. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 2008


GEORGE NEWCOMB

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906:
George Newcombe, a former resident of Manitowoc, died Thursday last week
from typhus in Oshkosh where he has been working for about a year. The deceased
was born here 30 Oct. 1873 as the son of Mrs. Mary Newcombe and spent the
greater part of his life here. He worked for the Goodrich Transportation Co. until
moving to Oshkosh about a year ago. He leaves a widow and two children as well as
his sorrowing mother and a sister. The body was brought here and buried Sunday.


GEORGE L. NICHOLS

Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 1946

Funerals
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.
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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.
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Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 17, 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.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


LYDIA A. NICHOLS

Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 27, 1967

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, Friday, July 28, 1967

Nichols
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.  
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


CARL NICKELS

Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, March 16, 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.
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The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, March 17, 1909
SHOTO AND VICINITY
Mr. Nichols, an aged resident, is very low with pneumonia.  He is not 
expected to live.
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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.
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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)
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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.


EDWIN J. NICKELS

Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, March 3, 1962

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.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


EMMA D. NICKELS

Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, August 18, 1969

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.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


ERNA NICKELS

Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, June 14, 1966 

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.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


FRIEDRICH NICKELS

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1892:
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.


HARRY NICKELS

The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 13, 1910

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.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 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.     
               ************
The Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 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.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 17, 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.   
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


HENRY NICKELS   (HEINRICH NICKELS)

The Two Rivers Reporter And Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Monday Evening, May 5, 1930

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.
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The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, 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.
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


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, three daughters 
and sons-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister, one 
sister-in-law, 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
(sent in by reseacher/see contributors page)


MARTHA E. NICKELS

Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 18, 1974

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.
(sent in by reseacher/see contributors page)


WILHELMINE NICKELS

The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis. 
Tuesday, February 16, 1897

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.
(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.


EMMA NIELSEN

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1894: 
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.


N. NIELSEN

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1891:
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.


AGNES NILES

From the Manitowoc Herald, 21 Mar 1861:
Agnes Luella Niles died in Eaton, daughter of Delia L. Niles.


DELLA NILES

From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902:
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.


WM. W. NILES

From the Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1857:
                     DIED
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.


ELMER NIMZ

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900:
Death Thurs. morning last week of a little 1-week old child 
of local resident Henry Nimz. The funeral was held Fri.
(Note: Checked with cemetery office and she agreed this is Elmer)


FRANZ NIMZ

From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 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.
      *******
[bur. 05-12-1906/cause: cystitis]


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


WILLIAM H. NOBLE

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1894: 
Death on Sun. evening in Reedsville of 58 yr. old W.H. Noble. 
The deceased leaves a widow and 7 children of whom 2 are from 
his first marriage. Mr. Nobel enjoyed great affection in 
Reedsville and served his town during his lifetime as Village 
President. The funeral took place yesterday in the local 
cemetery under the auspices of the G.A.R.
        ********
[cause: pneumonia]


LYDIA DOROTHY NOCKER

Lydia Nocker, 71, of 803 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died at Noon Friday at 
the home of her sister Mrs. Viola Zima, of 722A S. 22nd St., Manitowoc 
after a several months illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theophil Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Nocker was born Sept. 14, 1889, at Mishicot, daughter of the late 
Nicholas and Elizabeth Blum Nocker. She was graduated from Mishicot public 
schools and was self employed as a seamstress until her retirement a year 
ago.
Survivors include two sisters; a nephew, and three nieces.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 2 p.m. 
Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 30 Dec. 1960
***********
(Lydia Dorothy Nocker/b. 14 Sep 1889/d. 30 Dec 1960/SSDI)


JESSIE M. NOLL

Mrs. George (Jessie) Noll, 88, of 204 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc Motor 
Hotel, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Noll was born May 4, 1885, at Eau Claire. She was married to George 
W. Noll Aug. 2, 1905, at Duluth, Minn. Her husband preceded her in death 
Oct. 24, 1954.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Rosella Pokorney and Mrs. Myrtle 
Robitaelle, of Duluth, Mrs. Lillian Burke, of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. 
Geraldine DeBoer, of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Berns, of Manitowoc; 
two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, Chester preceded her 
in death in 1963. A brother and three sisters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy 
Innocents Catholic church or the Heart Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 16, 1973


ANNA NOTTAGE

From Der Nord Westen, 14 July 1904:
Death in Two Rivers Sat. of Mrs. Anna Selma Nottage, 
an old settler of Two Rivers who had moved to Neenah 
two years ago. Mrs. Nottage was born 09 Apr. 1849 in 
Oldbury, England, as the daughter of Joseph Wollett, 
who is currently a resident of Manitowoc. She married 
David Nottage on 04 Nov. 1868 and remained a resident 
of Two Rivers until the move to Neenah. After she became 
ill a short time ago she was brought back to Two Rivers 
to die in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Joseph 
Eggers, an event which has now transpired. She is 
survived by her husband, a son and a daughter. The body 
was brought to Manitowoc for burial.
*********
(Anna Selina Willott Nottage/d. 9 July 1904/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


FRANK NOVAK

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902:
S. 20th St. resident Frank Novak has disappeared and police are 
seeking news of his whereabouts.
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903:
A body has been found in the river and has been identified as that of 
Joseph(sic) Novak, missing since December last year.
*******
From Evergreen cemetery office:
The burial register has Frank Novak, age 27, born in Poland, 
cause of death: drowning, buried 4/16/1903. He is buried in Pottersfield 
so he's not next to any family members. He is, however, buried next to a 
Joseph Chapman who also died of drowning & was buried 5/12/1903. Perhaps 
the newspaper mixed up the names.


EMANUEL F. NOVY

Emanuel F. Novy, 60, a former Manitowoc resident, died Thursday 
at LaPlace, La., following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Novy was born Oct. 8, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
John and Emma Simanek Novy. He was employed at Wuellner 
Advertising, Manitowoc, prior to his marriage to Delila M. 
Clements in 1943 at Manitowoc. He was also employed in Texas 
and Oklahoma in the oil fields and also worked in California 
for the Shell Oil Company. Following his employment in California 
he was transferred to LaPlace, La., where he was No. 1 Mechanic. 
Mr. Novy was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge since 1935.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 14, 1973
**********
[d. 07-12-1973 at Metairie LA/age 60 yrs.]


KNUT NYHAGEN

From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday July 27, 1899:
Knut G. Nyhagen of this city died on Sunday morning of last week of
typhoid fever which he contracted about two weeks before. He was engaged
in superintending work on the Christopher Columbus which was not
completed when she left and he went on her to Chicago where he was
taken sick. His case was not considered serious until near the last as
the fever was not violent. His stomach was not strong and after the
fever quit him he was unable to retain food.
Mr. Nyhagen was born in Valders, Norway, March 3, 1846. He came to this
country in 1867 and soon after located at Manitowoc where he learned his
trade. He was a skilled mechanic and always commanded a large salary.
His services were always sought for any particularly fine work in the
better class of residences, and the finer class of work in the cabins of
the Goodrich boats was always done under his supervision. He was
recognized everywhere as pre-eminent in his line of business.
He was interested at various times in vessel property and had interests
in other lines of business. He was married 27 years ago to Miss Mary
Olson whom he leaves a widow. There are nine children.
Mr. Nyhagen was a man whom it was always a pleasure to meet. He had the
cheerfulness of a strong, resolute man and the honesty of an industrious
man. He was a genial companion and always saw the good in human nature.
He was liberal in his views, public spirited and a gentleman by virtue
of his manhood which was cast in a generous mould. His strong, rugged
face was an index to his character and always won that confidence which
every act of his justified.
His funeral took place on Tuesday. Burger & Burger closed their ship
yard for the day in respect for the memory of the man whom they knew so
well and honored because they did know him.


MARY NYHAGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902:
Death Thurs. of Mrs. Mary Nyhagen after an illness of several 
weeks. She was born in Manitowoc 30 Sep. 1852, and in 1872 
married Knut Nyhagen who died 3 yrs. ago. She leaves 9 children. 
The funeral was held Sunday.


GURI OBERG

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907: 
Death Wednesday evening last week of 55-year old Mrs. Oliver Oberg of heart
disease. The deceased was born in Norway. Her husband died 7 years ago in a 
ship accident. She leaves one son and one daughter. The funeral was held 
Sunday afternoon.


ALOIS OBERLAND

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891:
Death yesterday morning of almost 46 yr. old Alois Oberland, 
a well-known citizen of this city. The deceased, who died of 
dropsy, was born 18 Oct. 1845. He leaves a widow and 6 children. 
The funeral will take this afternoon at 2 p.m.
         ********
[cause: Brights disease]


VIKTOR OBERLAND

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Nov. 1893:
Suicide by poison of Victor Oberland, about 18, whose body was found Tues.
near the grave of his father, Alois Oberland in the city cemetery. The young
man worked in the drugstore of Mr. Oscar A. Alter. Burial will take place
tomorrow in the city cemetery. (The long article details the circumstances.)
            ******
[cause: suicide]


ADELIA O'CONNELL

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1900:
Death at age 16 on Thurs. of Adele O'Connell, the only daughter 
of Marshall Street resident widow O'Connell, of consumption.


EMMA O'CONNELL

From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903:
Death here Sun., following a long illness, of Mrs. Emma O’Connell, widow 
of the late James O’Connell who died 4 yrs. ago. Mrs. O’Connell was born 
here 01 Nov. 1862 as the daughter of Mr. K. Auberg. In addition to her 
husband she is survived by 2 sisters. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon in the city cemetery.


LIZZIE O'CONNELL

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: 
Death on Fri. in Kaukauna of Mrs. Elisabeth O’Connell, 25 yr. old 
daughter of Leonhard Schurr. Her body was brought here and buried 
Mon. in the city cemetery.
*******
[cause: heart disease]


WILLIAM OHDE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1907:
A 5-day old son of Wm. Ohde died Thursday last week and was buried Friday.


JAMES O'HEARN

James O'Hearn, 84, of 108 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. O'Hearn was born Mar. 31, 1889, at Maple Grove, son of the late 
Patrick and Margaret Kane O'Hearn. He was educated at Maple Grove 
Elementary School, graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class 
of 1906 and from the old Manitowoc County Normal School in 1908. He 
taught in the towns of Maple Grove and Franklin for nine years.
He married Marguerite Buckley in 1914. They were married by Father Casey 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. They farmed until 1923, when 
he began employment at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1959 as 
a foreman in the rolling mill. He served on the board for the Manitowoc 
Committee on Aging, was an active member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens 
and a member of the Mirro Aluminum Foremans' Club, St. Paul Catholic 
Church and Holy Name Society of the church. He was also a long time member 
of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710. His wife preceded him in death 
in 1969.
Survivors include three sons,Michael E. and George W., of Manitowoc and 
James P., of Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Klein and 
Mrs. Edward (Lumena) Coffin, of Manitowoc and Mrs. William (Mary) Salutz 
and Mrs. Leonard (Patricia) Anderson, of Green Bay; a brother, Edward, of 
Duluth; 28 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, two 
grandsons and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, where the 
Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:30 p.m. and a parish vigil will be held 
at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 30, 1973
********
[d. 08-29-1973/age 84 yrs.] (Mar 30, 1889/Aug 1973/SSDI), ossw:


LEONARD OHLER

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1885:
On Sat., the 21st of Feb., Leonard Ohler died in Manitowoc after an illness of
many years. The poor man was unable to leave his bed and was cared for as for a
small child.


MARY OLESON

From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: 
Death Monday morning of 79-year old Mrs. Mary Olson, widow of the late war
veteran Ole C. Olson, in the home of Mr. Liebenow. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon.


SIGRIE OLESON

From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906:
89-year old Mrs. Sigri Olson died of old age debility in the 
home of her daughter on Thursday last week. She is survived 
by several children. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
(Note: Listed with Olson)


WILLIAM OLM

Many Attend Funeral Rites For William Olm On Monday
Manitowoc, Wis. — Funeral services for William Olm, who passed
away February 2, at a Chicago hospital, were held here last Monday
afternoon, a service at the Wattawa-Urbanek-Schlei Funeral home
being followed by services at the First Presbysterian church, the 
Rev. Mr. Phipps officiating.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, six members of the Manitowoc 
Athletic club, of which deceased was president, serving as 
pallbearers.
The many beautiful floral tributes attested to the high esteem in
which Mr. Olm was held in this community. Among the floral pieces 
was one from the Manitowoc county sheriff and deputies association 
of which he was a member, one from the North Western employes in 
this city, one from the Manitowoc Athletic association, one from 
the Association of Manitowoc Draymen, one from the Nespor’s Monument 
works, one from the Groffman drug store and many others.
Mr. Olm was a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Norman Berkedal, and one 
of his superiors gave the following simple but fine tribute, “We all
liked Bill. We knew we always could depend on him.”
Immediate survivors are his widow, nee Miss Hattie Eggert, to whom 
he was married July 1, 1922, at the Grace Congregational church
in Two Rivers; two daughters, Flora Ann, aged 4, and Wilma Mae,
aged 9 1/2 years; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Olm of Meeme; 
a brother, Edgar of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Viola Roethel who
lives near Kiel. Other survivors include his father and mother-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Eggert, a sister-in-law, Miss Dorothy Eggert
of Manitowoc; three brothers-in-law, Rone Roethel, near Kiel; Dr.
Floyd Eggert, head of the U. S. Biological plant near Kenosha, and
Lee Eggert, county superintendent of schools in Kenosha county, and
a nephew, Wilfred Roethel.
Coming from away to attend the services were: Mrs. Bertha Schumann, 
Frederick Schumann and son, Frederick, Jr.; Louis Gosse, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Fromme, Mrs. Otto Dinz, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Laux and
Otto Mueller of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Stephenson, August Olm,
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Knack, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zimmermann, Mr. and
Mrs. Adolph Zimmermann of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gosse of Elkhart 
Lake; Mr. and Mrs. John Gosse of Random Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bender
and son, Rudolph; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sommer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Zimmermann, Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmermann, Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Zimmermann, Mrs. Arw. Hartmann, Mr. and Mrs. George Athrop and Arno 
Melger of Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schreiber, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kenneke, Miss Emma and 
Herbert Bunge, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Henschel, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Henschel, 
Mr. and Mrs. George Koehne, the Peter Laux family, Mr. and Mrs. David Laux,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoppe, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Schreiber, Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Schreiber and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Witthuhn of Kiel; Jack Schmidt of 
Relavan; Mr. and Mrs. August Winkel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes 
and son, Harry; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henschel, Miss Irene Henschel, Mr. 
and Mrs. Louis Voss Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roethel, Harry Roethel, Mr. 
and Mrs. Louis Fintlemann, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hensehel, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Bechle and Mr. and Mrs. G. Seffert from near Meeme. - 1940


TENYK G. OLMSTED

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1878:
Death of Judge Teneyck G. Olmsted on Tuesday afternoon after an illness 
of only a few hours. He was born in Steuben Co., NY and lived in Manitowoc 
Co. for 25 years. He served as Lt. Col. In the 27th Infantry and for five 
years was elected County Judge.
*******
Ten Eyck G. Olmsted/d. 26 Feb. 1878/age 45 yrs./cause: apoplexy/from record 
of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc.
*******
Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) 
Friday, March 01, 1878; pg. 2; Issue 52; col C 
*********
Correspondence of the Sentinel
Manitowoc, Feb. 28-The death of Col. T.G. Olmstead, of this city, 
is deserving to more than the brief telegraphic announcement in 
Wednesday's Daily Sentinel. Deceased was born at Howard, N.Y., 
February 1833, received an academic education and like many of 
his acquaintances,  sought his fortune at the West in early life. 
He settled here about the year 1854, and quietly took his position 
in society as a young man of excellent abilities and attainments, 
liked by all. In politics he was a Democrat, and received at the 
hands of his party many political honors appreciative of their 
estimate of his worth and ability. He was elected and served on or 
more terms as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Manitowoc County, and 
one terms as County Judge. In 1861 he married Miss Liza Cole of 
Kenosha, who survived but four years, and died a loved and loving 
wife. Immediately after President Lincoln's call to 600,000 men, 
deceased was commissioned captain, and empowered to raise a company 
here. This was done principally through his efforts, and mustered 
in as Co. D. 27th Reg't Wis. Vols. Capt. Olmstead was early promoted 
to Major, and later to Lieut-Colonel of the 27th Reg't. In 187? 
deceased purchased a controlling interest in the "Manitowoc Pilot", 
and continued editor and proprietor thereof to his death.
Ten Eyck, (as his friends call him) was favorite with all, generous 
and noble-hearted to a fault, always discharging his official duties 
honestly and faithfully, no stain of dishonor or corruption ever 
attaching to him. He leaves behind an untarnished record as a faithful 
public servant. His charities were never paraded before the public, 
yet no need applicant left him unsatisfied, if within his power to 
help; and many in the silent prayer that will be offered for the 
benefit of the dea??. Funeral services of the deceased were held at 
St. James Church on Wednesday afternoon with a very large attendance.


AMANDA OLP

Mrs. Herman Olp, 90, of 722 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Olp, nee Amanda Strothoff, was born March 9, 1881, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Herman and Louise Krueger Strothoff. She was 
married to Herman Olp June 18, 1902, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Olp was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1939.
Survivors include a son, Elmer of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Roy 
(Norma) Woerfel of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Dittmer of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Lillian Hacker of Milwaukee; four grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972


JOHANNA C.W. OLP

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904:
Death Sat., following a long illness, of 63-yr. old 
Mrs. Johanne Olp at the home of her sister, Mrs. Carl 
H. Schmidt. She was the widow of Julius Olp who died 
a year ago. The deceased, nee Nass, came from Germany 
with her parents as a child. The family settled in Town 
Cooperstown, where the deceased lived until her husband’s 
death, when she moved to Manitowoc. (Description of the 
doctor’s inability to establish a diagnosis.) Her illness 
weakened her more and more, accompanied with terrible 
pain, so that one might consider her death as a release. 
Mrs. OLP leaves 4 sons –robert, Hermann and George here, 
and Anton in Reedsville, as well as a daughter, Mrs. 
Paul Paape in Milwaukee. In addition there are 4 sisters 
–Mrs. Carl H. Schmidt here, and Mrs. Robert Olp, Mrs. 
August Schlei, and Mrs. Wilhelm Buth in Cooperstown. The 
funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church.
********
[cause: kidney disease]


JULIUS H.W. OLP

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1894: 
Death on Mon., 11 June, of Julius Olp of intestinal disease, here in 
Manitowoc. The deceased was born 17 June 1836 on the Island of Wollin, 
Province of Pomerania. He came to the United States in 1849, spent 
about 5 yrs. in Milwaukee, and then came to Cooperstown with his brothers 
Ludwig and Robert Olp. In 1859 he married Johanna Nass, a marriage blessed 
with 14 children, of whom 8 preceded their father in death. 5 boys and a 
girl survive their father, along with his widow. His intestinal illness 
began about 2 yrs. ago, making it difficult to continue farming, which he 
gave up in Jan. of this year and came to Manitowoc. On Wed. of last week
he suffered a new attack and despite feeling better on Sun. he declined on 
Mon. and died that evening. The funeral will take place this afternoon in 
the city cemetery.
***********
[cause: obstruction of the bowels]


LESTER OLSEN / OLESON

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900:
Death Mon. of a 10-week old son of local resident 
Gustav Olson of child cholera.
********
(Note: I asked the cemetery office if this could be the right one and 
here is the response:
"The date and cause of death seem to match. The age is off a few weeks.
Burial Register Has Lester Oleson, Male, Age 1m 3d, Born In Manitowoc, 
Cause Of Death:  Cholera Infantum
The other burials on the lot are Olsen.
I have a Gustav Olson buried here who seems about the right age, but he 
is on another lot.")


EDNA OLSON

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900:
Sat. afternoon Mrs. Anton Olson wanted to scrub the floor of her Chicago St.
residence and filled a tub with boiling water. While she was returning the 
kettle to the stove her 2-yr. old daughter fell into the water. Her mother 
pulled her right out but it was already too late as she was terribly burned. 
Medical help was called, but little could be done, and she died Sun. morning.


JENS J. OLSON

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1906:
Stomach cancer claimed the life of Captain Jens Olson here Sunday morning. The
deceased had come to Manitowoc from his Norwegian homeland in 1871 and for
many years commanded the schooner "Isolda Bock". He leaves a widow, 5 sons and a
daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.


JOHN OLSON

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: 
John Olson, a resident of our city for many years, died Thursday 
last week at age 68 following an illness of only a few days. He 
leaves a widow, 2 sons and a daughter. His funeral was conducted 
Sunday afternoon.
[bur. 11-08-1908/cause: angoria dectoris]


MADS ORNES

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907:
Sudden death during the night from Saturday to Sunday took the life of Mads Ornes, 
a well-known resident of our city. Ornes, who had suffered with rheumatism for a 
long time but did not let it lower his spirits, went to bed Saturday evening but 
was unable to sleep and was still awake at midnight. The death must have come 
shortly thereafter. No one in his family had any warning of his passing until they 
tried to wake him Sunday morning. Ornes, who was born in Norway, came to Manitowoc 
in 1870 and has resided here ever since. He was 70 years of age and is survived by 
his sorrowing widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.


JEFFREY ORTH

Graveside funeral servies for Jeffrey Orth, five-day-old son of Richard 
and Mary Schroeder Orth, of 937 N. Eight St., Manitowoc, who died Friday 
morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, were held Saturday afternoon 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Leo Schmitt officiating.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 27, 1973
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[d. 10-26-1973 at Green Bay WI/age 5 unknown/parents: Richard and Mary Orth/space #393] 
(Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home marker)


MARIE OSTENFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1891:
Death on Tues., following several years of illness with a nervous 
condition, of the wife of Ferdinand Ostenfeld. The funeral will 
take place this afternoon at the city cemetery.


CONRAD OSTERMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900: 
Death Thurs. of Town Rapids farmer Conrad Ostermann after a long illness 
with heart trouble. Mr. Ostermann had suffered a stroke several months 
ago from which he lay unconscious for several days. He never recovered 
from this incident. He leaves a widow and several grown children. He was 
born in Germany on 16 Aug. 1840 and came to America as a boy. He served 
during the Civil War with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His funeral 
was held Sun. at the local cemetery with a ceremony by the G.A.R.


GEORGE J. OSWALD

George. J. Oswald, 79, of 933 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Oswald was born March 2, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late George and Mary Havlovetz Oswald. He married Anna Naidl 
June 21, 1911, at Reifs Mills. Manitowoc County, and they farmed there until 
1928, when they moved to Manitowoc.
He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement in 1949. 
He was a former secretary of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills, and 
a member of Manitowoc Carpenters Local 849. He was also a member of the Holy 
Name Society of Holy Innocents Church. Two brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death.
Survivors include his wife, two sons of Manitowoc, and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times - 16 Mar 1961
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GERTRUDE R. OSWALD

Gertrude R. "Gertie" Oswald, age 98, formerly of 2119 Kemper St., died 
on Monday morning, July 21, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Gertrude was born on March 22, 1910, in Mishicot, daughter of the late 
Herman and Rose (Bonfigt) Franz.
She married Fred Mueller on Oct. 28, 1931, in Mishicot. He was the first 
police officer in Manitowoc County to die in the line of duty, on July 5, 
1932.
She married Wencil Oswald on May 9, 1935, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death on Dec. 7, 1967. Gertrude was a self-employed seamstress.  She was a 
member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include two brothers and two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law 
and one sister-in-law.  Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by one brother: Roland Franz; four sisters: 
Caroline Haag; Alice Brunner; Lucille Wilfert; and Emily Fricke; and one 
sister-in-law and one brother-in-law: Delores Franz and Harold Wilfert.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, N. 14th and Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc.  The Rev. 
Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow 
in Evergreen Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the Oswald 
Family.
A special thanks to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for all the 
loving care Gertie received while she lived there.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 2008 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


WENCIL OSWALD

Body of Seaman Found in Lake Erie
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP)-An autopsy has been scheduled concerning the death of a 
Wisconsin freighter crewman whose body was discovered Thursday in Lake Erie 
a short distance offshore from nearby Oregon.
The victim was identified as Wencil Oswald, 55, of Manitowoc, Wis., a crewman 
aboard the freighter Sylvania.
Authorities said there was no sign of foul play, and that the victim may have 
fallen overboard.
The Sheboygan Press - 9 Dec 1967
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ELLA OTHERSALL

Mrs. Ella Othersall, 84, who resided at Shady Lane Nursing Home, 
Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul N. Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Othersall, nee Ella Krieser, was born Oct. 21, 1881, in Brown 
County, daughter of the late William and Minnie Rose Krieser. She was 
married to Frank Othersall, who preceded her in death Apr. 6, 1964.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 36, 1973
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[d. 06-25-1973/age 84 yrs./widow of Frank Othersall]


ROBERT OTHERSOLL

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903:
Robert Othersoll died of a heart attack Sat. at the home of his 
son-in-law, Mr. Ed Mohr here. The deceased, a veteran of the Civil War, 
came to Manitowoc as a child and has been a resident here more than 50 
yrs. He held various jobs here but has been in retirement the last two 
years. Last week his wife made a trip to Antigo and during her absence 
Mr. Othersoll stayed with his daughter, Mrs. Mohr, where he met his 
unanticipated death. The deceased was 69 yrs. old and leaves his sorrowing
widow and 5 children. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon, under the 
direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., of which he was a member, at 
the city cemetery.


ALVINA OTTO

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1891 Death in Kaukauna of Mrs. Hugo Otto, 
on 10 Jan. She was a daughter of Mr. Ernst Bartsch of Cooperstown. She 
was buried Tues. in the local cemetery.


BABY OVERMAN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901:
Death Wed. last week of a little son of 
Fred Overmann who had been born the Sat. before.


FRED OVERMAN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905:
Fritz Obermann(sic), a resident on the corner of 18th St. 
and Western Ave. here, and employed by the Chicago 
Northwestern RR, was on a pole working for his employer 
in Oshkosh yesterday doing maintenance on their telegraph 
wires, when he was electrocuted. His body was brought here 
yesterday evening. The deceased was married and is survived 
by his wife and one son.
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[bur. 06-17-1905/cause: live wire]


PAUL OWART

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Aug. 1895: 
Death Sat. of Paul Owart, an old resident of our city. 
He suffered a year long attack of asthma and his death 
may be considered a release. He is survived by his wife 
and 2 grown children. The funeral took place Mon. afternoon 
at the city cemetery.