ELIZABETH OAS

Mrs. John O. Oas, mother of the late Lt. Otto Oas, Manitowoc county's 
first World War I casualty, and ???? whom the Manitowoc post No. 659, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, was named, died Friday afternoon following 
a brief illness.
Mrs. Oas, who was 82, had made her home in Manitowoc with a daughter, 
Mrs. Harry Richgels, 602 Marshall street, for the past year.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. Paul 
Lutheran church, St. Clair and North 10th streets, Manitowoc, with 
the Rev. Myron Swanson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery,
Born Elizabeth Eggen in Racine in 1868, the deceased was married to 
John Oas in Lyle, Minn. in 1892. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1914, 
remaining until 1930 when they moved to Alban in Portage county. Mr. 
Oas died there in 1936.
Following her husband's death, Mrs. Oas live in Milwaukee and later in 
Mellen, Wis., with a daughter, Mrs. Carl Ruger, returning to Manitowoc 
about a year ago.
During her residence in Manitowoc Mrs. Oas was an active member of 
women's societies of the St. Paul Lutheran congregation.
Surviving, in addition to the two daughters, Mrs. Richgels and Mrs. 
Ruger, mentioned above, are four sons, Herbert, Russow, Phillip and 
Orin of Milwaukee, one brother, Gustav Eggen of Tuscon, Ariz., three 
sisters, Mrs. Rena Wilson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Lora Waldeland of 
Northfield, Minn., and Mrs. E.J. Larson of Virginia, Minn.; seven 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in Manitowoc 
from Sunday noon until 10 a.m. Monday when the body will be removed 
to the St. Paul church to lie in state until time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 23, 1951 P.2


HENRIETTA E. OAS

MRS. JOHN O. OAS, mother of the late Lt. Otto Oas, Manitowoc, county’s first 
World War I casualty, and after whom the Manitowoc post No. 659, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, was named, died Friday afternoon following a brief illness.
Mrs. Oas, who was 82, had made her home in Manitowoc with a daughter, Mrs. 
Harry Richgels, 602 Marshall street, for the past year. 
Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. Paul Lutheran church, 
St. Clair and North 10th street, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Myron Swanson officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Elizabeth Eggen in Racine in 1868, the deceased was married to John Oas in 
Lyle, Minn. in 1892. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1914, remaining until 1930 
when they moved to Alban in Portage county. Mr. Oas died there in 1936.
Following her husband’s death Mrs. Oas lived in Milwaukee and later in Mellen, 
Wis., with a daughter, Mrs. Carl Ruger, returning to Manitowoc, about a year 
ago. 
During her residence in Manitowoc Mrs. Oas was an active member of women’s 
societies of the St. Paul Lutheran congregation.
Surviving, in addition to the two daughters, Mrs. Richgels and Mrs. Ruger, 
mentioned above, are four sons, Herbert, Rossow, Phillip and Orin of Milwaukee; 
one brother, Gustav Eggen of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Rena Wilson of 
Minneapolis, Mrs. Lora Waldeland of Northfield, Minn., and Mrs. E. J. Larson of 
Virginia, Minn.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlie funeral home in Manitowoc from Sunday 
noon until 10 a.m. Monday when the body will be removed to the St. Paul church 
to lie in state until time of the afternoon services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1951   P. 2
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[bur. on John Oas lot]


JOHN OAS

John O. Oas, Formerly of This City, Dies; Age 69
John O. Oas, 69, former resident of this city, died Tuesday at Stevens 
Point after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at Stevens Point 
with the Rev. Johnson of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. The 
body will be brought to this city for interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Oas was born on December 25, 1866 in this state. He married Elizabeth 
Eggen about 41 years ago. From 1914 to 1930 he lived in this city and was 
employed as carpenter at the Shipyards. In 1930 he moved to Alban in 
Portage county.
Survivors are the widow, Alban; two daughters, Mrs. C. Ruger, Milwaukee, 
and Mrs. Harry Richgels, city; four sons, Herbert, Neenah, Philip, Alban, 
Russell, Milwaukee, and Orin at Alban; three sisters, Mrs. O. Stensen, 
Alban, Mrs. G. Halverson, Stevens Points (sic), Mrs. T. Olstad, Iola; 
five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 14, 1935 P.8
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[bur. 08-15-1935/d. at Plover, WI/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


OTTO G. OAS

MESSAGES BRING NEWS OF TWO MORE MANITOWOC BOYS MAKING SUPREME SACRIFICE OVER THERE
Lieut. Otto Oas, Co. H, Succumbs to Wounds Received Months Ago and 
Oscar Staalson Killed in Action on October 12 Says War Department
Messages received in the city late yesterday added the names of two 
more Manitowoc boys to the honor roll of the dead who gave their lives 
in the cause of world democracy in the terrible carnage overseas. 
Lieut. Otto Oas of this city, having died Jan. ? at Bordeaux, France 
from wounds received months previous and Oscar Staalson, another local 
boy, having been killed in action on Oct. 12, according to records of 
the war department at Washington. 
Lieut. Oas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Oas, North Fourteenth street 
was a member of Company H when the command left here and had served 
with the company in the border campaign previous to the call for 
overseas service. He was at Waco with the local company and later 
transferred to Camp Merrit where on Feb. 22 last, he was detailed 
in command of replacement troops and crossed seas in advance of his 
own command. Later he rejoined Company H when it became part of the 
127th Infantry in the Thirty-second Division. Wounded in the second 
battle of the Marne last summer, Lieut. Oas was seen to fall on the 
field of battle by his own brother, Serg. Otto Oas, with the same 
command, but the latter was unable to go to his assistance and did 
not see Lieut. Oas after he fell. Shot through the lung by a machine 
gun bullet, Lieut. Oas was cared for at a number of hospitals and on 
Sept. 6 was removed to Base Hospital 6 at Bordeaux, France where he 
has been since and where his death occurred Jan. 3. Although he 
probably realized that his chances for life were slight. Lieut. Oas 
cheered his relatives and friends here by frequent letters assuring 
them of his improvement but it has been feared for some time that his 
wounds were fatal. Transfusion of blood and other operations were 
performed but to no avail and death relieved the soldier boy of his 
sufferings early this month. Lieut. Oas was 25 years of age, having 
been born Aug. 13. He enlisted with Company H and when the command 
was called to the border at the time of the Mexican trouble, he was 
with the company and again when the call to arms for overseas service 
came he was anxious to go. Besides his parents Lieut. Oas is survived 
by four brothers, Sergt. Otto Oas, who is in command of Company K, 
Forty-fourth regiment on the coast, Rossow, Phillip and Orien of this 
city and two sisters, Ella and Doris who are at Milwaukee where they 
are completing their course as trained nurses. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 15, 1919 Page 1
(Note: This was an obit for Staalson and Oas. I put each part with
the person it was about)
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LIEUT. OAS' BODY HERE; FUNERAL IS SET FOR TUESDAY
The funeral of Otto Oas, who was killed during the war and whose 
body was returned to Manitowoc last night, will be held Tuesday, 
services being conducted both at the home of his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Oas, 912 South Twentieth street, and at St. Paul's Lutheran 
church. All details are to be in charge of the American Legion and 
Co. H of the local guard, many of whose members saw overseas service. 
The sermon and religious services will be conducted by Rev. O.K. 
Espeseth, pastor of the church.
The body was brought here under escot. From Hoboken it was accompanied 
by Lieut. Bradley as far as Chicago and from Chicago by Sergt. Barnhart, 
who was detailed from Camp Grant for the purpose. It was shipped in a 
sealed casket, draped with the national colors supplied by the government. 
The remains were in a good state of preservation and were viewed by many 
friends during the day at the Frazier & Shimek chapel.
Lieut. Oas was wounded in France during the Argonne drive Aug. 4, 1918 
and died in American Hospital No. 6 at Bordeaux Jan. 3, 1919.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 6, 1920 P.1
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[bur 11-09-1920/cause: D.W.R.I.A/died in France 1-3-1919/bur on
John Oas lot]
Otto Oas/A World War I Veteran for whom the Manitowoc VFW Post 659 was 
named


ROSSOW OAS

Rossow Oas, 60, of Milwaukee, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday 
morning at Milwaukee County Hospital after lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Oas was born Dec. 25, 1900, at Alban Wis., son of the late John and 
Elizabeth Eggen Oas.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H.J. Richgels of Manitowoc and Mrs. Carl 
Ruger of Mellen, Ashland County; a brother, Orin J. of Placerville, Idaho, 
and nieces and nephews.
Friends mayb call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times,  Thurs., March 9, 1961  page 21
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[d. 03-08-1961 at Wauwatosa WI/age 60 yrs./bur. on John Oas lot]


ALICE L. OBERBILLIG JUNG    (buried with Oberbillig)

Mrs. Alice "Irish" Oberbillig Jung, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of 
Manitowoc and later West Bend, Wis., died Sunday, January 23, 2000, in Ocala 
Florida Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2000, at Holy 
Innocents, Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Gerald Foley. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 1, 1918, in Chilton, Wis., daughter of the late John 
and Elizabeth Cain Minahan. She was a graduate of Chilton High School. On 
October 18, 1939, she married James J. Oberbillig in Chilton, Wis. He preceded 
her in death September 7, 1988. She later married Ray Jung on October 9, 1993. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ray; three sons and two daughters-in-law, 
Patrick J. Oberbillig, Calif., Jack and Marianne Oberbillig, Lake Mills, Wis., 
Michael and Michelle Oberbillig, Calif.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, 
Mary Luther, Manitowoc, Cheryl and Jim Thompson, Iowa, Kathy and Bruce 
Fleischmann, Manitowoc, Jean and Anthony Mazzoleni, Minnesota; seven 
grandchildren, Steve, Dean and Andrew Thompson, Matthew and Jessica Fleischmann, 
Catherine and John Mazzoleni; one niece, Betty Ann Black; one nephew, Eddie Martin. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1988; a son, Stephen in 1941, 
and one brother, Jerry Minahan.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday with 
a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held at Holy 
Innocents on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of mass at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the local hospice program 
or American Cancer Society in your community.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 2000 P. A2


JAMES J. OBERBILLIG

James J. Oberbillig, 71, of 1659 Camden Court, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
September 7, 1988, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Oberbillig was born May 15, 1917, at Chilton, son of the late James J. 
and Mary Millay Oberbillig Sr. He graduated from Chilton High School and was 
employed at Vollrath Company in Sheboygan, retiring as Marketing Manager Consumer 
Sales in 1962. Mr. Oberbillig was awarded the Vollrath Company President's Ring 
for distinguished service. He was previously employed at JC Penney Company at 
Manitowoc, Paragon Electric Company and David Douglas Company. He married the 
former Irish Minahan on October 18, 1939, at Chilton. Mr. Oberbillig was a member 
of Elks Club, charter member of Manitowoc Yaucht (sic) Club, member of Manitowoc 
Golden K Kiwanis Club and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Irish; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Patrick J. 
Oberbillig of Newton, Jack and Marianne Oberbillig of Milwaukee and Michael 
Oberbillig of Wauwatosa; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Luther of 
Manitowoc, Cheryl and Jim Thompson of Bettendorf, Iowa, Kathy and Bruce Fleischmann 
of Manitowoc and Jean and Anthony Mazzoleni of Minneapolis, Minn; five grandchildren, 
a (bad spot in film), along with other relatives and friends survive. He was 
preceded in death by a son, Stephen in 1941 and a sister, Jane Martin.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Thursday. 
Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein. Memorials 
may be made to North End Hospice HomeCare Program or for masses.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1988 P. 19
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[husband of Alice L. Oberbillig]


EMMA OBERG

Mrs. George Oberg, 84, of 411 North Tenth St., lifelong resident 
of Manitowoc, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Emma Hansen in Manitowoc in 1867 and in 1911 was 
married to Mr. Oberg in Chicago. They located in Manitowoc. She 
was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the St. Paul Lutheran 
congregation. Mr. Oberg was a lake seaman, retiring several years 
ago. Survivors are the husband and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 21, 1952 P.2
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[bur. 04-22-1952/age 84 yrs./bur. on Othelia Paulsen lot]


GEORGE OBERG

George Oberg, 84, of 411 North Tenth St., Manitowoc, retired lake 
captain, died Monday at the Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Frazier 
Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Obert was born near Mishicot in 1868 and later located in 
Manitowoc. In the days of sailing vessels he captained several craft 
sailing out of Manitowoc harbor, retiring several years ago. In 1911 
he married Miss Emma Hansen. She died in April, 1952.
Only survivors are several cousins.
Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 20, 1953 P.2
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[d. 01-20-1953/age 84 yrs./bur. on Othelia Paulsen lot]


GURI OBERG

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.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907
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Mrs. Oliver Oberg, aged sixty-seven years, died on Wednesday evening, March 27th, 
at her home on North Tenth street. Her death was caused by heart failure. Mrs. 
Oberg had been a resident of this city for thirty-five years. She was a native 
of Norway. She is survived by two children-Mrs. Christine Oppen and George Oberg. 
The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon from the home and at 
3 o'clock from the Norwegian church. Rev. Alfson officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1907


CAPT. OLIVER OBERG

DOWN TO HIS DEATH
Oliver Oberg of This City Loses Life While Aboard Barge Sage
HAD LIVED HERE MANY YEARS
News of Accident which Happened Near Detroit, 
Received Here Today Meagre Details as Yet
An old proverb says that life was but a fleeting shadow. When some 
terrible catastrophe puts an end to human existence in some sudden 
and unexpected manner this truth is brought home to each and every 
one. Particularly is this the case when he who is taken from earthly 
scenes is one whose life from childhood is known to a whole community. 
Never was the above statement more clearly exemplified than in the 
terrible news that was received at a home on North Main street this 
noon announcing that the steamer H.W. Sage in tow of the steamer 
Queen of the West had been engulfed in the St. Clair river and that 
she had carried down with her in the dark waters the body of Oliver 
Oberg. The cause of the frightful accident was a collision and the 
consequent sinking of the Sage have not as yet reached the city but 
it is said that Oberg was the only one of the crew to lose his life. 
At the time of the accident he was in the forecastle and was carried 
down to his death without warning and without any opportunity of 
escape. 
The Sage was on her way here with a cargo of coal for the C. Reiss 
company and was expected to arrive Wednesday. She has been running 
here all season and when last in port extensive repairs were made 
upon her. 
Mr. Oberg has lived in Manitowoc for many years. As a youth he was 
engaged in business with his father here and after the death of the 
latter went sailing. Deceased was about fifty-six years of age and 
was well known in marine circles. He built and owned the schooner 
Burt Barnes some years ago but sold her and three or four months back 
he shipped as wheelsman of the barge Sage. His sorrowing wife survives 
him as do also two children. Mrs. Theodore Upham, who resides near the 
city, and George, a sailor on the schooner Felicitous. The remains will 
be sent here for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 30, 1900, Page 1
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The remains of Oliver Oberg, the unfortunate sailor who lost his life 
in the Sage disaster were brought here this noon. The funeral was held 
at Evergreen cemetery this afternoon at four o’clock, the body having 
been kept in the vault in the meantime. Rev. Thorsen of St. Paul’s 
Lutheran church officiated.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 02, 1900, Page 1
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Sailor on Barge Sage Tells of His Terrible Tussle With Death
A TERRIBLE STORY TOLD
Oberg's Dying Cries Heard When No Aid Was Possible-Horrible Details
Edward Haines, a sailor on the ill-fated barge Sage, on which Oliver Oberg
was carried down, tells the following story of the accident, the death of
Oberg, and of his own escape from the sinking craft:
"I was awakened by an awful crushing sensation. I remember the most terrible
grinding and crashing, then there was a roar, and I forgot it all. I guess I
was knocked senseless. I was sleeeping in the bunk on the starboard side, and
the collision smashed it all to pieces. Strange to say, Oberg was on the other
side and was not harmed a bit by the accident. His bunk was not touched, but
he died, I lived.
"When I revived the Chicago had backed out of the hole and left an opening
twice as large as the head of a barrel, with the water gushing in. The boat
had listed away over, and from a bunker on deck, containing several tons of
coal for running the donkey engine there, came crashing upon me and all about
me great chunks of coal, mingled with dust and dirt. My right arm had served
as a guard for my body, and all the force of the collision and the jamming of
the timbers came on it. The bone was broken, the shoulder was dislocated and
all down my right side I was crushed. When I tried to move, I could not. My
feet were fast under the coal and timbers. But I worked myself free. With all
my strength I struggled to get out of the forecastle. Not through the ladder
way to the hatch, for all escape there was shut off by broken timbers, but 
right out of the hole made by the Chicago I plunged. My head and body got out.
Something held my legs. It was that terrible weight of coal crushing it. A
sailor tried to help me. He failed. I could not be budged. The Sage listed
further over, and the movement seemed to free me, but it was long hard work
for my rescuers, and when they did get me free, the water was rippling around
my neck.
"Suddenly a series of horrified cries came from the almost filled forecastle.
Oberg had been awakened, but the hole where I had escaped was then far under
water. The hatchway was blocked. There were not six inches of air between the
ceiling of the forecastle and the rising surface of the water, and the poor
fellow standing on the edge of his bunk and his deathbed held his mouth and
nose above the water and screamed in agony. It was horrible. Nothing could be
done for him. "Cut open the deck," someone cried, but the Sage was sinking
and no man could cut through the heavy timbers in time. Poor Oberg's cries
became fainter and fainter, and at last, when the water reached the ceiling
and drove out all air, silence came. We knew the poor man was dead, but what
could we do?"
John Kilderhouse, of Buffalo, who owns the sunken craft, has inspected her
and will probably take immediate steps to recover the vessel and cargo.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 3, 1900  p.2
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[cause: drowning]


DOROTHY M. OBERHOLZER

Dorothy M. Oberholzer, 73, of 112 Jessie St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, 
March 26, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family committal services 
will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 28. Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery. A family gathering will be held in Summer to celebrate her 
life.
Mrs. Oberholzer was born Decmeber 20, 1915 at Berreman Township in Joe Davies 
County, Illinois, daughter of the late Roscoe L. and Dove Aurand Hardacre. She 
married Joseph on December 20, 1934 in Stockton, Illinois.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph, a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and 
Jean Oberholzer of Alabama; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John Kunish of 
Lake Mills, Wisconsin; two sisters, Daisie Wright of Stockton, Illinois and Marian 
Ibler of Freeport, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Mae Hardacre of Freeport, Illinois, 
grandchildren, Tina and Lt. Gene Giambelluca, Tracy and Laura Oberholzer, Ann Kunish 
and David Kunish; great grandchildren, Amie, Joshua, Dominic and Antony Giambelluca, 
Kristen and T.J. Oberholzer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Virgil. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted 
the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials to Intensive Care Unit at Memorial 
hospital, Manitowoc, would be appreciated by the families.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 27, 1989 page B7


ALOIS OBERLAND

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.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891
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Alois Oberland of this city died on Wednesday morning of this week. He has been 
in ill health for some time but was able to be around. He was born at Stolmirz 
near Boemish Brod and came to this county 17 years ago. He engaged in the 
mercantile business in this city some time and ago quit it after an unsuccessful 
venture of two years. He then became manager of a liquor store at the south side 
for the Frank Sixta Co. He was 46 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 17, 1891 P. 3
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A CARD.
The undersigned desire to express their thanks to friends who attended the funeral 
of Alois Obrland (sic), those who contributed flowers and to the members of the 
A.O.U.W. and Royal Areanum who took part in the procession. Thanks are particularly 
due to Messrs. Falge, Spiegelbauer and Halverson for their assistance in the funeral 
exercises.
Mrs. Alois Oberland & Family.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 24, 1891 P. 3
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[cause: Brights disease]


ALOISIE OBERLAND

Passed From Life.
Mrs. Aloisia Oberland died at her home on Wshington street 
at an early hour this morning. She died while her eyes were 
close in slumber and while the family supposed she was 
enjoying a restful sleep. She had been sick for about two 
weeks but her illness was not thought to be serious. All of 
the children, except Edward, were at home when she died. The 
bursting of a blood vessel in the brain was the cause of her 
death, though the physicians are of opinion that she suffered 
also from paralysis of the heart.
The deceased was born in Bohemia, May 11, 1849. She came to 
America with her husband in 1874. They came directly to this 
city to make their home. Mr. Oberland died about seven years 
ago. Five children survive, Anna, Rose, Amelia, Edward and 
Emanuel. All are residents of this city, though Edward is at 
present attending the university at Madison.
The deceased was a woman of many excellent traits of character 
and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and 
acquaintances. She did at all times that which to her seemed 
right and she has passed to the unknown realm leaving a record 
of a life work nobly done. 
The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 10, 1898 P. 1
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Laid to Rest.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Oberland were 
held at the late residence of the deceased at 2 o'clock 
this afternoon. There was a large attendance of relatives 
and friends and the casket was buried in a wealth of 
beautiful floral offerings, tributes of love and respect 
tendered to the memory of the deceased by those who knew 
her well in life and to whom she was near and dear. 
Appropriate remarks were made by C.H. Paulus in German and 
by John Nespor in Bohemian. Both speakers paid a high 
tribute to the exalted character and general worth of the 
deceased. Interment was held at Evergreen cemetery. The 
pall bearers were:-J.D. Lehmkuhl, Herman Reitz, John Mahnke, 
Fred Meyer, Christ Gielow, E.M. Carstens.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 12, 1898 P. 1
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Edward Oberland, student at the University, came down from Madison 
Saturday night to attend the funeral of his mother.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 12, 1898 P. 4
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Card of Thanks.
We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to those kind friends who 
by tender ministrations and kindly sympathy brightened the hours of 
illness for our dear mother and made lighter the burden of sorrow 
which her death brought to her dear ones.
THE OBERLAND FAMILY.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 16, 1898 P. 1
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[cause: typhoid fever]


ANITA P. (PLEUSS) OBERLAND

Anita P. Oberland, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005 at 
River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Anita was born June 7, 1912 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ernst L. and 
Bertha (Giese) Pleuss. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and graduated 
from Lincoln High School with the class of 1929. In 1933 she graduated from the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Anita 
married Paul V. Oberland on March 24, 1945 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. Paul preceded Anita in death Sept. 14, 1974. She was a lifelong member 
of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Anita served in World War II 
in the U.S. Army and the 20th Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. She 
retired as captain.
Survivors include her children: Neil Oberland, Manitowoc; Margaret "Maggie" 
(Charles) Kluenker, Roseville, Calif.; grandchildren: David (Erica) Kluenker, 
John, Jeffrey and Katherine Kluenker; great grandson: Jacob Kluenker; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by a 
sister, Harriet Groll, and a brother, Frederick Pleuss.
Private funeral services for close family and friends will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth 
St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul N. Schossow will officiate with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the time of services. 
The staff of the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is serving the 
Oberland Family
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 1, 2005 p.A3


EDWARD OBERLAND

Edward Oberland, 77 (photo) of 1416A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Thursday morning at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc Sept. 15, 1877 son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alois 
Oberland and on April 14, 1906 married Miss Emma Schultz. He was employed in 
Plant No. 2 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. in Manitowoc until his retirement 
seven years ago. The couple resided for four years with their son in law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wick at Altadena, Calif., returning to Manitowoc 
in 1932.
Oberland was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective 
Assn. and in 1963 was honored by the association along with other charter 
members. 
Surviving are his wife; daughter Mrs. Robert Wick, of Altadena; son, Paul, 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bouril and Miss Rose Oberland of Manitowoc; 
and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1955  P. 25
*******
[d. 08-19-1955/age 77 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


EMANUEL OBERLAND

E. A. OBERLAND DIES, AGED 61 
Former Businessman and Sportsman To Be Buried Monday 
Emanuel A. Oberland, 61, former business man and sportsman, who in late years 
has been engaged in the summer resort business in northern Wisconsin, died here 
early today. He had been seriously ill for two months.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the Frazier mortuary. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Bohemia 
The deceased, who was born at Vykam, near Prague, Bohemia, in 1874, came to 
Manitowoc with his parents when a boy. He was educated in the city schools and 
engaged for years in the wholesale liquor business in Manitowoc under the name 
of the E.A. Oberland company. He, with his brother Edward, operated an 
establishment on Washington street. 
A few months before prohibition became effective in 1919, Mr. Oberland closed 
the liquor store. The following year he entered the resort business. He con-
structed several cottages at Lac du Flambeau in Vilas county which he operated 
the past 16 summers. Mr. Oberland maintained his home in this city at 851 North 
Eighth street, where the family spends the winter months.
Widow Survives.
Mr. Oberland was a sportsman who followed hunting and fishing and was a member 
of various conservation groups in the city and county. He also was an 
enthusiasartist (sic) bowler and billiard player. 
In 1904 the deceased was married in this city to Miss Emma Kresl. The widow 
survives with a son, Edward, Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Gustave Luttringhaus, 
Elizabeth, N.J.; a brother, Edward, city; three sisters, Emelie, Rose, and Mrs. 
Charles Bouril, all of this city; and a grandchild, Pauline Ann Luttringhaus.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and may be viewed there until the hour of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1936  P. 4
********
[Emanuel Alois/bur. 1-20-1936/age 61 yrs/cause: generalized lympho blasoma/
bur. on George Kresl lot]


EMILIE OBERLAND

Miss Emelie E. Oberland(sic), of 633 North Ninth street, a resident here since 
a child, died today at the home following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born in Bohemia and when a child accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. 
She was a teacher in county schools for a number of years and later was a 
saleslady at the Schuette Brothers company, Henderson-Hoyt company, and the 
Boston Store.
Survivors are a brother, Edward of Altadena, Calif.; two sisters, Miss Rose 
and Mrs. Charles Bouril Sr., of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1949   P. 2
********
[bur. 05-21-1949/age 77 yrs./bur. on Alois Oberland lot]


EMMA OBERLAND

Mrs. Edward Oberland, 72, of 1416-A Marshall St., Manitowoc died early Thursday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Oberland was born Emma Schultz on Sept. 20, 1882, in Manitowoc. On April 14, 
1906, she was married to the late Edward Oberland and the couple settled in 
Manitowoc.
They resided for four years with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 
Wick, of Altadena, Calif. In 1952 they returned to Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wick; a son, Paul of Manitowoc; two brothers, 
William G. of Manitowoc and Gustave of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Taite 
of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Oberland was a member of the Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian Church 
of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1955  P. 29 
*******
[d. 09-15-1955/age 72 yrs./cause: myocardial infarction/bur. on
Mrs. Edward Oberland lot]


NEIL P. OBERLAND

Neil P. Oberland, age 62, of 1622 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Friday, Nov. 21, 
2008, at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay.
Neil was born June 18, 1946, in Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Anita Pleuss 
Oberland. Neil was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Private funeral services for close family and friends will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. 
Eighth. St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul N. Schossow will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2008


PAUL V. OBERLAND

Oberland, Active Civic Leader, Dies
Paul V. Oberland of Manitowoc, retired manager of Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc, foil division, and who had served on the Manitowoc Public 
Library Board more than 20 years, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. He was 67.
While a member of the library board, Oberland was its president, 
served on its building committee, and saw completion of the new 
library facility in 1967. Oberland was also on the Manitowoc County 
Library System Board.
In 1973 Oberland was elected by the Manitowoc County Board as a trustee 
of the Park Lawn Home. He was a former president and secretary of the 
Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce.
Oberland began working for Mirro Aluminum Co. in 1925 in the office 
supply division, then transferred to the research department, now 
product development; then to catalog division as assistant, later in 
charge of the catalog division. He was assistant to the manager of the 
advertising department, then transferred to premium sales division. 
Before becoming foil sales manager he had been assistant sales manager 
in the premium division.
Always active in civic affairs, Oberland was a member of the board of 
directors of the American Red Cross, Manitowoc County Chapter, and the 
Garden Club.
He had served on the board of directors of the Aluminum Foil Container 
Manufacturing Assc. and as its president, Oberland retired from Mirro 
in 1972.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, September 14, 1974
*******
[d. 09-14-1974/age 67 yrs./bur. on Mr. and Mrs. Ernst L. Pleuss lot]
(14 Mar 1907/Sep 1974/SSDI)


ROSE OBERLAND

Miss Rose Oberland, 84, former resident of 633 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
and a resident of Shady Lane Home the past four years died Thursday at 
Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient a month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Oberland was born Dec. 20, 1872, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the 
late Alois and Aloisia Kolinsky Oberland. She came to the United States 
as a child with her parents who settled at Manitowoc.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles J. Bouril Sr., of Manitowoc and 
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 16, 1957 P.15
********
[d. 08-15-1957/age 84 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/
bur. on Amelia Edward etc. Oberland lot]


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.)
*******
A couple of ladies while out walking in the cemetery on Tuesday afternoon 
discovered the body of a young man lying on a grave. Notice was given to 
people in the city and an examination proved it to be the body of Victor 
Oberland, a clerk in the drug store of Oscar Alter. The muscles were 
contracted in such a way as to show that death did not come easy, though 
there were no outward signs of violence.
The young man was 18 years of age, a bright active, young fellow with a 
shiny face. He asked permission on Monday afternoon to leave the drug 
store for a while. It was given him but he failed to return. His absence 
from the store and from his home caused some alarm among his relatives. 
It was learned later in the day that he had gone out to the house of a 
relative in Manitowoc Rapids, near Kellner's Corners, William Knuill's.
Here he remained over night and appeared to be quite cheerful. In the 
morning he went to the cheese factory with Mr. Knuill and left to go to 
the city with him. When they reached the railroad track Victor said he 
would walk down the track to the depot as he wanted to see some boys. So 
far as is known that was the last seen of him alive.
When found on the grave the body was still warm though life was extinct. 
The grave on which he died was that of his father who died a few years 
ago. An inquest was held before Justice Sandford and the verdict of the 
jury was that the boy came to his death from poisoning administered by 
his own hand.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 9, 1893
*******
[cause: suicide]


ANNA O'BRIEN

Mrs. Anna O'Brien, 84, who had been residing with a sister, 
Mrs. Clara Brixius, at 810 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday afternoon following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. O'Brien, the former Anna Chvala, was born March 18, 
1883, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Frank and Susan 
Richdorf Chvala. She was married to James O'Brien 52 years 
ago at Two Rivers and he preceded her in death in 1944. 
Mrs. O'Brien came to Manitowoc in 1946 and established 
residence.
Besides her sister, she is survived by a son, James, of 
Milwaukee, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday 
until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 
7 p.m. Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, June 3, 1967 P. 5
*********
[d. 06-02-1967/age 84 yrs.]
(b. 18 Mar. 1883/d. June 1967/SSDI)


GEORGE OCHS

Der Nord Westen, Oct. 19, 1882
George Ochs, 77 years old, of Manitowoc, formerly of 
Franklin, Kewaunee Co. died Monday morning.
********
Ochs, an old man well known, a cripple, died in the 3rd ward 
lately.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 19, 1882
*******
An old man residing in the third ward names Ochs, was knocked down and 
robbed by a tramp in front of Greve's planning mill at about seven o'clock on 
Friday evening nd relieved of some $18 in money. It seems that Ochs was 
intoxicated at the time - something not entirely unusual with him - and while in 
a saloon on Washington Street he exhibited his money. This caught the eye of 
a tramp who was there at the time and he evidently wasn't slow in thinking up 
a plan whereby he could become the possessor of the old  man's wealth. 
Pretending he wanted to visit some house near the lake, he prevailed upon 
Ochs to go with him in the capacity of a guide and as soon as they reached a 
quiet part of the street, he proceeded to "go through him". After getting the 
money he left, of course, while the old man picked himself up as best he 
could and proceeded to alarm the neighborhood by shouting "fire" as loud 
as his physical condition would permit. The tramp was not seen again. It 
was a bold proceeding and one that will learn Mr. Ochs a lesson. 
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Oct. 11, 1877 
********
[Mr.G.]


ADELIA O'CONNELL

Death at age 16 on Thurs. of Adele O'Connell, the only daughter 
of Marshall Street resident widow O'Connell, of consumption.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1900
********
Adele O'Connell(sic), whose home was 801 Marshall street, died last week. She 
was buried on Monday. The funeral was attended by the principal and teachers of 
the First ward school as by all the scholars. Miss O'Connell was an attendant 
of the school, and was just passed sixteen years when death cut short her life. 
This young girl had a gracious disposition and her winsome and lovable ways gave 
her the esteem of a wide circle of friends, who mourn her loss as a personal one. 
The funeral services were held from St. Paul's Lutheran church, St. Claire and 
Tenth streets.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 22, 1900
********
Adelle O'Connell
birth: 16 December 1824
death: 15 November 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc
father: James O'Connell
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[age 15 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


EMMA O'CONNELL

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.
Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903
*******
Particularly sad was the death of Mrs. Emma O'Connel(sic) of this city which 
occurred Sunday after an illness of several months. Mrs. O'Connel was the last 
of a little family of three, husband, mother and daughter, all of whom have been 
called by death within a period of four years. First the husband and father and 
then two years later the daughter was called away and the shock so shattered the 
mother's health that for two years past she has been failing rapidly and the end 
came Sunday. Mrs. O'Connel was 41 years of age, having been born in this city 
November 18, 1862 and had resided here her entire life. Her parents and two 
sisters survive. The funeral took place Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1903 p.1
********
(1900 Manitowoc census:
Emma O'Connell age 37; Adelle 15)
*******
FATHER, CHILD, MOTHER GONE.
Within Five Years Death Exterminates entire O'Connell Family.
Death summons, which came to her late Sunday afternoon, released 
Mrs. Emma O'Connell from weary years of suffering and brought 
reunion with the daughter and husband over whose deaths within a 
short period she had sorrowed much. Mrs. O'Connell was the widow 
of the late James O'Connell, whose death occurred four years ago 
and was followed two years later by the death of the daughter of 
the family. Since that time the widowed mother had suffered 
greatly and death was a release which she welcomed. Deceased was 
born in this city November 1, 1862 and with the exception of one 
year's residences at Kaukauna had always made her home here. She 
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Auburg who survive her. Two 
sisters, Luella and Clara, also survive her. The funeral will 
take place Wednesday afternoon from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran 
church and interment will be at Evergren cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 15, 1903 P.1
*******
Emma Auberg O'Connell
birth: 1 November 1862 Manitowoc
death: 14 June 1903 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Manitowoc
father: Knud S. Auberg
mother: Mary
spouse: James O'Connell
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: tuberculosis]


GERALD D. O'CONNELL

Gerald D. O'Connell, 77 of ?? S. ?? Street, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
January 22, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Presiding the service will 
be Rev. John Conrad with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Otto Oas VFW Post ?? will hold military rites at the graveside.
Mr. O'Connell was born June 5, 1918 at Maple Grove, Wisconsin, son of the late 
George and Frances Cavanaugh O'Connell. He married the former Phyllis Cox on 
January ??, ?? in Manitowoc. Mr. O'Connell was employed with ?? Agricultural ?? 
of Manitowoc from ?? until his retirement in ??. He was a member of Shoto 
Conservation Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie ?? of Manitowoc and the 
International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Mr. O'Connell served overseas in World 
War II with the United States Army 3rd Armoured Division from 1941 until ??. 
He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis M. O'Connell of Manitowoc; two sons and 
daughters-in-law, Patrick and Marie O'Connell of Fargo, North Dakota, Daniel 
and Molly O'Connell of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and 
?? of Watertown, Wisconsin, Bridget and Larry Ziarnik of Green Bay, Colleen and 
Steve Weber of Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Steve ?? of Dubuque, Iowa; a brother, 
George (Harold) O'Connell of Pocatella, Idaho; eight grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a 
daughter, Peggy ?? and three brothers, Sherman, Norbert and Clifton.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday. Prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 23, 1990
(Note: numbers in newspaper copy are very hard to read)


JAMES O'CONNELL

Funeral services over the remains of James O’Connell were held from the 
late home yesterday at 8 o’clock. Rev. Rogne, of St. Paul’s Lutheran church 
officiated and the attendance of friends was large. The brotherhood of 
locomotive engineers attended in a body and the floral tributes were numerous. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 27, 1899  P. 2
*******
James O'Connell
birth: 4 September 1844 Boston, Mass.
death: 23 March 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc
residence: 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: James O'Connell
mother: Mary Murphy
spouse: Emma M.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
James O'Connell
birth: 4 September 1848 Boston, Mass.
death: 23 March 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc
residence: 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: James O'Connell
mother: Mary
spouse: Emma Aubery
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 50 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


LEO M. O'CONNELL

Leo M. O'Connell, 68, of 1004 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. O'Connell was born Nov. 26, 1902, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the 
late Michael H. and Margaret Driscoll O'Connell. He had been employed as a 
garage mechanic retiring several years ago. He married Lucille Shimon June 14, 
1927, at Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, a brother, Morgan R. of Whitelaw, two 
sisters, Mrs. Edward Fritsch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Peter Werner of Milwaukee 
and seven grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1971
********
[d. 01-10-1971/age 68 yrs.]
(26 Nov 1902/Jan 1971/SSDI)


LIZZIE O'CONNELL

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.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891 
*******
[Mrs. Eliz./cause: heart disease]


LUCILLE S. O'CONNELL

Mrs. Leo (Lucille) O'Connell, 81, former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, 
February 17, at Cooperstown, North Dakota. 
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. O'Connell was born December 9, 1903, at Reedsville. Mrs. O'Connell was a 
School Teacher for 40 years with the last 15 years being at Mishicot, Wisconsin. 
She married Leo M. O'Connell on June 14, 1927, at Reedsville, Wisconsin. He 
preceded her in death on January 10, 1971. Mrs. O'Connell was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Eugene E. O'Connell of Cooperstown, North Dakota, 
and Leo A. O'Connell of Medford Lakes, New Jersey; seven grandchildren and five 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Ninth St. Chapel, 
Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening where a parish prayer service will 
be at 830 p.m. led by Deacon Donald Gigure.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1985  P. 3
*********
[d. at Cooperstown, ND/widow of Leo M. O'Connell]


PHYLLIS M. O'CONNELL

Phyllis M. O'Connell, age 80,  resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 at the center. She was born Nov. 1, 1926 in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Raymond and Norma (Ruether) Cox. Phyllis was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1944. On Jan. 26, 1946 she married 
Gerald D. O'Connell at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death Jan. 22, 1990.  
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Maris O'Connell, 
Moorhead, Minn.; Daniel and Molly O'Connell, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Jackie and Pat Arpin, Watertown, Bridget and Larry Ziarnik, Green Bay; 
Colleen and Steve Weber, Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; Caitlin O'Connell; Morgan, 
Patrick and Michael O'Connell; Melisa (Stan) Kassube, Matt (Meg) Arpin; Jerry 
Connors and special friend, Lisa, Mark (Heather) Ziarnik; Tim Ziarnik and fiancée, 
Amanda Ben Weber and special friend, Laura; four great grandchildren, Taylor and 
Brennan Kassube; Adeline and Adrienne Arpin and a brother-in-law, Harold O'Connell, 
Pocatello, Idaho. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She 
was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Connors; three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiated at the service will 
be Mr. Thomas Mahoney, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family 
will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care 
Center, Manitowoc from 5 pm Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 until the time of service at 
7:30 pm.
Herald Times Reporter, Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 page A3


BONNIE O'MALLEY O'CONNOR

Bonnie M. O'Connor, age 89, of St. Mary's home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, 
entered eternal life on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. Mary's Home.
Bonnie was born on August 12, 1924 in East Troy, Wisconsin. She was the daughter 
of the late Harold and Lottie Atkinson O'Malley. She was a graduate of Waukesha 
High School with the Class of 1942. She then became employed for three years with 
the Navy Department Bureau of Ships in Washington D.C. This was followed by two 
years of college at MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, Ill. After 
college Bonnie became employed for Robert W. Baird in Milwaukee and then as a 
receptionist at the Veteran's Administration Hospital at Wood, Wisc. On Sept. 17, 
1949 she married Robert J. O'Connor of Manitowoc at Waukesha, Wis. They made their 
home in Manitowoc where they lived for many years. He preceded her in death on 
May 3, 1981. Bonnie was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She 
enjoyed most aspects of her life particularly time spent with family and many 
good friends. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, playing golf, swimming, biking and playing 
bridge. Bonnie was known to enjoy a perfect Manhattan cocktail.
She is survived by three sons, Michael (Ginger) O'Connor and their son, Tanner of 
Marietta, Ohio; Timothy (Barbara Zelinski) O'Connor, Cave Creek, Arizona; Patrick 
(Debra) O'Connor and their son, Dalton and their daughter, Kelsey, Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin; step grandchildren, Todd (Heather) Elliot and son, Christian of Los 
Angeles, California; Trent Elliot and children, Mallory, Julianne and Liam, 
Marietta, Ohio and Tiffany Elliot (Joel) Ticker, Marietta, Ohio; two nieces Mary 
Lou Mahnke and Katie Hauschulz, Manitowoc,, Wis.; cousins, Keith, Walter, Joyce 
Atkinson of Oregon; Shirley Murray of Florida. Other than her husband, she was 
preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lottie O'Malley; an infant brother, 
her beloved aunt and uncle Mabel Atkinson and Jack Harris.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday June 20, 2014 at ST. Francis of Assisi 
Catholic Church, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier. Cremation will follow and burial of cremains will 
take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc at a later date. Relatives and friends 
may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo on Friday from 9:30 am 
until the time of services at 11:00 am. Following the funeral service there will be 
a luncheon for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located 
on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of St. 
Mary's Home for the kindness and compassionate care that was given to Bonnie while 
she was under their care. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th 
St. and St. Clair Street, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 16, 2014


QUINN D. O'CONNOR

Quinn Donovan O'Connor, infant son of Peter and Monika O'Connor, of 1824 Menasha 
Ave., Manitowoc, was born and died Thursday, July 24, 1997, at Children's Hospital, 
Milwaukee, Wis.
Family Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with Rev. Mathew Simonar officiating.
Survivors include his parents, Peter and Monika Frigo O'Connor, Manitowoc; his 
paternal grandparents, Richard and Norma O'Connor, New Berlin, Wis.; his maternal 
grandfather, Hans Frigo, Cape Coral, Fla.; uncles, aunts, and cousins. Quinn was 
preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Hildegard Frigo.
To our little miracle:
We really never got a chance to know you. May God keep you safe until we meet 
again. We will miss you very much and love you always.
Your loving and honored family.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the O'Connor family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1997 P. A2
********
[age 16 hrs.]


ROBERT J. O'CONNOR

Robert J. O'Connor, 64, of 1036 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
May 3, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. O'Connor was born May 2, 1917, at Manitowoc, son of the late Benjamin and 
Catherine Scherer O'Connor. He attended Manitowoc Schools and University of 
Wisconsin Extension Center in Manitowoc, and was married to Bonnie O'Malley Sept. 17, 
1949, at Waukesha. Mr. O'Connor had been employed with Manitowoc Engineering Company 
for several years until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks 
Lodge No. 687 and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; three sons, Michael O'Connor of Sheridan, Wyo., 
Timothy O'Connor of Milwaukee and Patrick O'Connor of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Margaret Bartleme of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gene (Helen) Polinski of Chicago; a brother-
in-law, John Bull of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Verona O'Connor and Mrs. 
Grace O'Connor and nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Jack, Richard and Francis and 
a sister, Mrs. John Bull preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A parish prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. immediately followed by Elks Lodge No. 687 services.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1981 P. 3
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[husband of Bonnie M. O'Connor]


EDWARD J. O'DONNELL

SAD DEATH OF YOUNG SON OF M.J. O'DONNELL
The community was shocked Saturday night by news of the death of Edward J.
McDonnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. O'Donnell, who passed away at the
hospital at a time when it was thought that he was recovering after an attack
of pneumonia. The boy, who was 17, was taken to the hospital Feb. 1 suffering
from pneumonia but had passed the crisis and was thought to be out of danger
when Saturday afternoon he suffered a relapse. His heart was affected and his
weakened condition made the fight an unequal one and death came with the new
attack.
Born in this city January 25, 1906, Edward had just passed his 17th birthday.
He was a sophomore at the high school, a member of the Latin Club and the Holy
Name society of Sacred Heart church and of Troop 7 of the Boy Scouts and held
merit badges as a scout. He was popular with his young companions and his
untimely death is deeply deplored.
Besides his parents, who reside on North Sixth street, three sisters Genevieve,
Marion and Florence survive.
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart church, the Rev.
Luby officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 19, 1923  p.1
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[bur 02-20-1923/age 17 yrs/cause: lobar pnuemonia/bur on M.J. O'Donnell lot]


ELLEN C. O'DONNELL

Mrs. M.J. O’Donnell, 82, of 612 North Sixth street, died at her home early 
Thursday evening following an illness of the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic church with the 
Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The former Ellen Collins, the deceased, was born in Ripon in 1866 and later 
moved to Antigo where she was married to Michael J. O’Donnell, then an employe 
of the North Western railroad there. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1905 
where Mr. O’Donnell was agent at the North Western station here for a number 
of years before entering the insurance business in which he continued until 
his death in 1936.
A charter member of Sacred Heart congregation, Mrs. O’Donnell was active in 
the Catholic Women’s club, the Catholic Order of Foresters and was also a 
charter member of the Sacred Heart Altar society.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George Koebke of this city, Miss Marion, 
a teacher at the Atwater school in Shorewood, and Miss Florence, a teacher 
in the Cass street school in Milwaukee; one brother; C. C. Collins of Oshkosh; 
and a granddaughter, Mary Ellen Koebke. A son, Edward O’Donnell, died when 17 
years of age.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of 
services Monday morning. The Sacred Heart Altar society will recite the rosary 
at 7:30 Sunday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1948   P. 2
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[d. 07-12-1948/age 82 yrs/bur. on M.J. O'Donnell lot]


FLORENCE O'DONNELL

Miss Florence F. O'Donnell, 82, a resident of Milwaukee, formerly of Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, Jan. 14.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Robert Church, 
Milwaukee and burial will be 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Miss O'Donnell was the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen O'Donnell.
Survivors include a niece, Mary Ellen Fish.
Feerick Funeral Home, Milwaukee, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1984  P. 4
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[Shorewood, WI/bur. on F. Clinton McCarthy and Florence E. O'Donnell lot]


MICHAEL O'DONNELL

FORMER CITY ALDERMAN IS DEAD, AGE 72
Michael J. O'Donnell Succumbs At Home On North Sixth Street Monday Night
Michael J. O'Donnell, 72 (photo), former alderman, veteran railroad man and 
retired life insurance district agent, died Monday night at his home 812 North 
Sixth street.
He was seriously ill for two months. Mr. O'Donnell retired from active business 
life in 1933.
Funeral Thursday
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 o'clock 
from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. O'Donnell was born at Rio, near Portage, Wis., in 1864, a son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Michael O'Donnell Sr. When a boy his parents moved to Oshkosh where he completed 
school and at the age of 20 entered the employ of the Milwaukee Lake Shore and 
Western road, which later was absorbed by the North Western system.
His first post was a railroad clerk in the company offices at Bessemer, Mich. Then 
followed 30 years connection with railroading. He was located at Ashland, Antigo, 
Eland and other points on the North Western system. In 19??, while serving as agent 
at Antigo, he was named to the agency at Manitowoc. Since then he has made this 
city his home.
Resigned in 1916
In 1916 Mr. O'Donnell resigned his postion with the North Western road to take 
the district agency here for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He 
filled the district agency mangagement in Manitowoc for 17 years, retiring in 
1933.
In 1919 Mr. O'Donnell was nominated a candidate for second ward alderman and 
elected in April of that year to serve two years. Later he was a candidate for 
mayor.
Mr. O'Donnell was an ardent baseball fan and in the years when Manitowoc was a 
member of the Lake Shore league served on the board of directors of the local 
club.
Fraternally he was a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, Knights of Columbus 
and Catholic Order of Foresters. He was also a member of the Holy Name society 
of the Sacred Heart congregation.
Married in 1891
In 1891 Mr. O'Donnell married Miss Ellen Collins. The widow survives with three 
daughters, Mrs. George Koebke, Misses Mariona nd Florence, all of this city; a 
brother, M.P. O'Donnel, Antigo; and a sister, Mrs. J.J. McNamara, River Forest, 
Ill. Manager William H. O'Donnell of the Hotel Manitowoc is a nephew.
The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. 
The Holy Name society will meet at the home Wednesday evening to recite the 
rosary. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1936 P. 2
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[bur. 12-17-1936/age 72 yr./cause: myocarditis/bur. on M.J. O'Donnell lot]


PEARL A. O'DONNELL

Mrs. William H. (Pearl A.) O’Donnell, 80, of 204 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Vinger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. O’Donnell, nee Pearl A. Mueller, was born June 10, 1893, at Fort Atkinson, 
daughter of the late Ernest and Christina Heinz Mueller. She was married to 
William H. O’Donnell in 1913 at Milwaukee. She had been associated with her 
husband in management of Hotel Manitowoc since 1927 when it opened. On the death 
of her husband Feb. 14, 1945, she continued in that capacity until August of 1964. 
Mrs. O’Donnell was active in Manitowoc community affairs for many years and was 
a member of numerous civic clubs of the community. She was also a member of First 
Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church Women of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a brother, Carl F. Mueller, of Jefferson, Wis., and a niece, 
Mrs. Ronald C. (Pearl Ann) Cloute, of Fort Atkinson.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church from noon Thursday until the time of 
service. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be directed to First 
Lutheran Church, Holy Family Hospital or Memorial Hospital. Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1974  P.23
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[d. at Fort Atkinson WI/widow of William H. O'Donnell]


WM. H. O'DONNELL

O’Donnell, 54, of Hotel Manitowoc Dies Here Today 
William H. O’Donnell, 54, manager of the Hotel Manitowoc since it was opened 
here in 1927, and active in the hotel and restaurant field in Wisconsin for 
many years, died at noon today at the Holy Family hospital.
Mr. O’Donnell had been seriously ill several months ago but had apparently 
recovered and was about the hotel until a few days ago, when he was stricken 
again and moved to the hospital.
A native of Ironwood, Mich., where he was born in 1891, he took up the hotel 
business at an early age, when he became clerk at the Vivian House in Antigo. 
Later he was at the Butterfield in the same city and from there moved to Fond 
du Lac where he was chief clerk at the Palmer House in that city.
Came Here in 1927 
The old Williams House in this city, the St. Charles in Milwaukee, the Grand 
and the Mayers Janesville are included in the hotels served by Mr. O’Donnell 
who later returned to Milwaukee to take over management of the Martin hotel 
in that city. After 11 years in charge of that hostelry, he came to this city 
in 1927 to become identified with plans for building a new and modern hotel 
in Manitowoc. He remained during the construction of the hotel at North Eighth 
and York streets and became president and manager of the hotel.
For years Mr. O’Donnell was active in national and state hotel circles. In 1937 
he was elected president of the Wisconsin State Hotel association, after serving 
as a director and vice-president for several years. He headed the association 
for two terms.
Was State Polio Head
In March, 1939, he was appointed to the directors’ board of the Midwest Hotel 
association, also an honorary member of the New York State Hotel show.
Mr. O’Donnell served as state chairman for the National Foundation for Infantile 
Paralysis in 1937, in charge of raising funds for this worthy cause.
Last August he was named a member of the Green Bay district restaurant council, 
which had charge of the observance of rationing rules among hotels and restaurants 
in this area. 
Mr. O’Donnell’s affiliations included membership in the American Hotel association, 
Wisconsin State Hotel association, Midwest Hotel association, Lakeside Country 
club, Manitowoc lodge of Elks, Rotary club, Milwaukee Athletic club and the 
Milwaukee Hotel association.
Married at Milwaukee 
Twenty-seven years ago at Milwaukee Mr. O’Donnell married Miss Pearl Mueller. She 
survives with three sisters, Mrs. Louis Jordan of Antigo, Mrs. George Smith of 
Eland Junction, and Mrs. Fred Brooks, of Portland, Oregon.
Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 02-14-1945/age 53 yrs./husband of Pearl O'Donnell]


CECIL R. "CECH" OELKE

Mr. Cecil R. Oelke, 80, of 708 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, 
March 28, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home and 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Oelke was born July 1, 1905 at Wauzeka, Wis., son of the late Laport and 
Nellie Racob Oelke. He was educated in Wauzeka, Wis. He married Leona Proulx, 
Jan. 27, 1927, at Milwaukee. She preceded him in death in 1972. He then married 
Mildred Pieschel Schwab, July 12, 1975 at Manitowoc and the couple resided here. 
Mr. Oelke was employed at Memorial Hospital for many years, retiring in 1973. For 
the last nine years he was employed at the Yacht Club. He was a member of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church and Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; three sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and 
LaVerne of Manitowoc, Richard and Delores of Two Rivers and Darwin and Mary of 
Manitowoc; two stepsons and a daughter-in-law, Richard and June Schwab of Ellicott, 
Maryland and Rodney Schwab of Manitowoc; two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, 
Kristine and Donald Cisler of Two Rivers and Karen and John Johnson of Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Loretta Oelke of Richland Center, Wis.; 
two sisters-in-law, Cleora Lenz of Cassville, Wis. and Lucy Vanderveld of Kenosha, 
Wis.; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 am until the time of services. There will be a prayer service 
7:30 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., March 29, 1986 page 12
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[widow of Leona M. Oelke]


LAVERNE OELKE

LaVerne C. Oelke, age 73, of 8108 Northeim Road, Newton, died Monday, June 1, 
2009 at St Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born Oct. 1, 1935 in Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Jerabek) Hynek. LaVerne attended Holy 
Innocents Grade School and Vocational School. On May 7, 1955 she married Norman 
Oelke at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. LaVerne started her employed 
with Tinsel Manufacturing Company and then became a lab assistant at Memorial 
Hospital for 17 years. She ended her career with Aitkin Reed as an inspector.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Norm Oelke, Manitowoc; three daughters 
and a son-in-law, Kathy Oelke, Manitowoc, Vicki and Terry Niemi, Newton and Dianne 
Oelke, Sheboygan; a son, Tom Oelke, Pewaukee; seven grandchildren, Cory (LeeAnn), 
Jaime (fiancé Mike), Justin, Crystal, Noel (Tim), Winter and Heath; 11 great 
grandchildren: Brandy, Victor, Eli, Mariah, Josephine, Emmit, Alyssa, Ayva, Haylee, 
Bryona and Kyler; one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Sue Hynek,  Shoto; and two 
brothers-in-law, Dick (Dee) Oelke, Florida and Darwin (Mary) Oelke, Manitowoc. Also 
surviving are nieces and nephews, LeeRae, Heidi, Tammy, Chris, Dawn, Carrie, Randy 
and Brian; lifelong friends, Jane Wanden, Two Rivers and Chris Hare, England; the 
family dog, Rambler; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded  in death by 
their dog, Tasha.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation has taken place.  The family will greet relatives and 
friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc from 9 am Saturday, June 6, 2009 
until the time of service at 10:30 am.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the whole nursing staff and doctors 
at St. Vincent Hospital, especially the ICU on fourth floor. The Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and All Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 2009 page A3


LEONA M. OELKE

Mrs. Cecil R. Oelke, 66, of 1124A S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Oelke, nee Leona M. Proulx, was born July 19, 1906, in Prairie du Chien, 
daughter of the late Al and Mary Proulx.
She was married to Cecil Oelke Jan. 21, 1927, at Milwaukee. The couple moved 
to Manitowoc in 1948.
Survivors include her husband, three sons, Norman and Darwin, of Manitowoc 
and Richard, of Two Rivers, a brother, Harris, of Cloquet, Minn., a twin 
sister, Mrs. Henry Enz, of Casville and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 5, 1972
*******
[d. 12-05-1972/age 66 yrs./wife of Cecil R. Oelke]
(19 Jul 1906/Dec 1972/SSDI)


ANTONIA M. OESTREICH

Mrs. Antonia Oestreich, age 86, of Mt. Prospect, Ill, and formerly of Manitowoc, 
Wis., died Tuesday, January 19, 1993, at Mt. Prospect, Ill.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Janaury 23, 1993, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. William 
Zimmer, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 3, 1906, in Italy, daughter of the late Benjamin and Ersilia 
Spadafore DeStefanif. She married Herbert H. Oestreich. He preceded her in 
death in 1971. She is a past member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the 
Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn (Kenry) Kaup, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; two sisters, 
Lucille Morano, Milwaukee, Yolanda (Dick) Chrisman, Mukwonago, Wis.; a brother, 
Albert (Pat) DeStefanif, Wausau; also three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, January 22, 1993, 
from 5-8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Zimmer.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1993 P. A2
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[d. at Arlington Heights IL/widow of Herbert Oestreich]


AUGUST OESTREICH    (d. 1908)

August Oestereichsen (sic, should be Oestreich?), who lived on a farm in
Town Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at age 70. He is survived by his 
widow, 5 sons and 4 daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon 
from the local Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908
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PIONEER BREW MASTER DEAD
August Oestreich, Town of Manitowoc, Dead, Aged 70
August Oestreich, a pioneer brew master employed by the Kunz Bleser Co., when 
he came here in 1865 is dead at his home in the Town of Manitowoc, aged 70. Mr. 
Oestreich had been ill two years and a year ago underwent an operation which 
failed to help him. He came here in 1865, after having served six years in the 
German army and was married in that year. After a year at Branch he removed to 
the town where he has since resided. A widow and nine children, five sons, four 
daughters, survive; one son, August, being employed in the furniture business 
in this city. Other children are Rudolph, Richard and Walter, this city, Frank, 
San Francisco; Mrs. Holtz, Two Rivers; Mrs. Ida Haase, Rockland; Mrs. Emma Witt 
and Miss Martha, Town of Manitowoc. The funeral will be held Friday from the 
Lutheran Church in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 11, 1908
******
In the passing away of August Oestreich at his home in the town of Manitowoc 
Wednesday the old guard of German pioneers was moved another notch nearer to 
extinction.
Mr. Oestreich has been here since 1865 coming direct from Germany and for many 
years followed his calling of brewmaster. A widow, four daughters and five sons 
survive. The funeral will be held Friday from the German Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 12, 1908
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[August Carl Oestreich/cause: uremia]


AUGUST K. OESTREICH    (d. 1945)

August K. Oestreich, 68, retired shipyards worker, died last night at his home, 
1301 South 10th street, after a brief illness.
He was born August 24, 1876, in the town of Manitowoc and for many years was 
employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. yards and in later life he worked 
for the Manitowoc Lumber Co.
Survivors are his wife, the former Lily Ladwig; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Gass, 
city; three sons, Edwin and Howard, city and Lt. (jg) Carl, of the Merchant 
Marine; two brothers, Richard, city, and Walter, Manitowoc, route 2; three 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Holtz, city; Mrs. Karl Haese, Reedsvile, and Mrs. Otto Haese, 
Burbank, Cal. 
Mr. Oestreich was a member of the board of trustees of the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church for 15 years.
The body will be at the Urbanek, Wattawa and Schlei funeral home from Friday 
noon until 10 a.m. Saturday morning when it will be taken to the church for 
services Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1945   P. 2
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[d. 07-21-1945/age 68 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]
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The following is his son's obituary:
Howard R. Oestreich, 68, of 1236 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 pm Friday in St. Paul Lutheran church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. 
Olson will officiate and cremation will follow services.
Mr. Oestreich was born Jan. 15, 1910 in Manitowoc, son of the late August 
and Hattie Rosensky Oestreich. While living in Manitowoc all his life, he 
attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln High School. He worked for 
Rahr Malting Co. for 20 years and then at Anheuser Busch Malting Co. until 
his retirement Feb. 1, 1975. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc and also a member of the Church Council. He married Elinor Anderson 
Sept. 17, 1938 in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Elinor; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and 
Violet Oestreich of Milwaukee,  -- illegible - and Nancy Oestreich of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Karl of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Margaret) Gass of Manitowoc 
and four grandchildren, Mary, Peter, Darcy and Shelly. A brother, Edwin (Slim) 
Oestreich preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday and Friday at church from noon until time of services. Memorials 
would be appreciated to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1978  page 3 


CAROLINE OESTREICH

STRICKEN WHILE ON VISIT, DEATH COMES TWO HOURS LATER
Mrs. Carolina Oestreich, Pioneer Resident, Passes Away
Stricken by illness while on a visit at the Rudolph Meisner home 
at Shoto last evening, Mrs. Carolina Oestreich, a pioneer resident 
of the town of Manitowoc, died two hours later. 
Mrs. Oestreich, who was 74 years of age, had not been in robust 
health but her condition had caused no alarm and the news of her 
death was a shock. Mrs. Oestreich had resided in Manitowoc county 
for a half century and was well and favorably known. She was born 
in Jindrutzlevo, Posen. She was the mother of ten children, eight 
of whom survive, being Rudolph and August, of this city; Richard 
and Walter, Mrs. Henry Witt, and Mrs. John Holtz, town of Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Haase, Rockland and Mrs. Otto Hayes in California. The body of 
Mrs. Oestreich will be taken to the home of her son, Walter in the 
town of Manitowoc, from where the funeral will be held. Funeral 
arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 02, 1918, Page 1
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[cause: paralysis of heart/bur. on August Oestreich lot]


EDWIN A. OESTREICH

Edwin (Slim) Oestreich, 61, of 1301 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Maple Crest Sanatorium, where he had been a patient a year.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. N.W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Oestreich was born April 25, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late August ahd 
Hattie Rosinsky Oestreich. He was unmarried.
He was employed on the Mississippi River tugs as a chief engineer, retiring from 
this work in 1952. In 1957, he became custodian at the I.O.O.F. building at 
Manitowoc until becoming ill a year ago.
Survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. August Oestreich, two brothers, Howard 
of Manitowoc and Karl, of Appleton and a sister, Mrs. Elmer Gass, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 6 o'clock this Monday evening at the State Street entrance 
to the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 17, 1967 P.7
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[bur. on August K. Oestreich lot]


ELIZABETH OESTREICH

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Oestreich, 86, of 925A S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, January 1, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Oestreich, nee Elizabeth A. Feck, was born Nov. 28, 1894, at Wausau, 
daughter of the late Ernest and Augusta Kohn Feck. She was married to Elmer A. 
Oestreich Sept. 29, 1915, at Wausau. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1942. Mr. 
Oestreich preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1953.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Richard Oestreich 
of Manitowoc and Kenneth and Marilyn Oestreich of Fond du Lac; three daughters 
and sons-in-law, Lucille and Clarence Jaecks and Evelyn and Benedict Biese of 
Manitowoc and Delores and Leonard Schuh Sr. of Francis Creek; two brothers, Harry 
Feck of Woodruff, Wis., and George Feck of Wausau, 18 grandchildren, many great 
grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A daughter, Shirley Heideman, four 
brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1981  p.3
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[d. Green Bay, WI/widow of Elmer A. Oestreich]


ELMER A. OESTREICH

Elmer A. Oestreich, 60, of 1540 North Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufus will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Oestreich was born in Wisconsin Rapids in 1893 and in 1915 married Miss Elizabeh 
Feck. They located in Wausau and in 1942 moved to Manitowoc. He was employed as 
a pipefitter at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of the 
Pipefitters local No. 443. 
Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Jaecks of Wausau, Mrs. 
Benedict Biese and Mrs. Kenneth Heideman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard Schuh 
of Branch; three sons, Robert, Kenneth and Richard of Manitowoc; father, Charles 
of Wausau; brother, Edward of Wausau; step-sister, Mrs. Ethel Melvin of Chicago 
and 15 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1953  P. 15
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[d. 08-08-1953/age 60 yrs.]


EVELYN O. OESTREICH

Evelyn O. Oestreich, 93, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, formerly of 1011 N. 15th St., 
Manitowoc, died Monday, March 17, at the home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Oestreich, nee Evelyn Fehring, was born Sept. 13, 1887, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Williama nd Louisa Schuette Fehring. She was educated 
in the Manitowoc School System and taught school here four years before her 
marriage to Richard Oestreich Nov. 16, 1906, at Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death in 1955. Mrs. Oestreich was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul A. and Christine Oestreich 
of Milwaukee and Berlyn and Marion Oestreich of Madison, two grandchildren, two 
great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and at the church from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 18, 1980 P.3
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[widow of Richard Oestreich/bur. on Evelyn Oestreich and Olga Abendscheim lot]
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WINDS CITY BRIDE
Richard Oestreich and Evelyn Fehring are Wed Thursday
Marriage vows were exchanged by Miss Evelyn Fehring, a popular west side girl 
and Richard Oestreich, a well known young man of Manitowoc town, Tuesday, the 
wedding being a quiet one with only the family present. Rev. Machmiller 
officiated. Miss Fehring is a graduate of the West Side school and was engaged 
as a teacher for some time. Mr. Oestreich is one of the county's prosperous 
farmers and a young man who has bright promises to success. The couple will 
reside north of the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 27, 1907


GERTRUDE L. (KRUEGER) OESTREICH

Gertrude L. Oestreich, age 99, formerly of 730 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday, April 16, 2003 at River s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center following 
a period of declining health. 
Gertrude was born June 14, 1903 in the town of Chase, Oconto County, daughter of 
the late William and Mary (Seeling) Krueger. She was married to Hugo Oestreich on 
Sept. 30, 1924 in Oconto County. Hugo preceded her in death June 27, 1962. She 
was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. 
She is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, 
Hugo, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will 
be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2003 at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Randy Richter will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call on Monday after 10 a.m. to the time of service. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2003


GODFREY OESTREICH

Godfrey Oestreich, 67, former county resident, died Monday at his home in 
Milwaukee. The body is in state at the Kaufmann funeral home in Milwaukee 
and will arrive in Manitowoc Wednesday. 
Friends may call at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home from Wednesday noon 
until the time of services at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann 
will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery. 
He was born in Mishicot in 1882 and later lived on farms in Rockwood and 
Kossuth. He moved to Milwaukee 35 years ago where he engaged in business. 
His wife, whom he married in 1932, died in 1934.
He was a member of the Moose lodge of Milwaukee. Survivors are two brothers, 
Herbert of Manitowoc and William of Kossuth; sister, Mrs. Henry Korthauser 
of Shakopee, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 05-05-1949 at Milwaukee, WI/age 67 yrs./bur. on William Oestreich lot]


HATTIE OESTREICH

DEATH OF MRS. A. OESTREICH ON SATURDAY 
Mrs. August Oestreich died at the family home at 1029 Buffalo street Saturday 
afternoon at five o’clock, death being due to pleurisy which set in following 
an operation for gall stones which she underwent recently. The funeral will be 
held tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, the Rev. Karl 
Machmiller officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Born Hattie Rosinsky April 24, 1883, Mrs. Oestreich had made her home in this 
city all of her life.
She received her early education in the public schools and twenty years ago was 
married to August Oestreich, who with three sons, Edwin, Howard and Carl and one 
daughter, Margaret, survive to mourn her death. One brother, Reinhardt Rosinsky, 
also survives her. Mrs. Oestreich was a member of the Lutheran church and of the 
Ladies’ society connected with the church. News of her death will come as a shock 
to a wide circle of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 18, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 08-19-1924/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur on August K Oestreich lot]


HELENE OESTREICH

Mrs. Henry Oestreich, 86, died Friday night at the home of her son, Herbert, 
of 520 Huron street with whom she made her home.
Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. Monday at the Rockwood Lutheran church, 
the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Helen (sic) Bruss in Cooperstown in 1862 she was married to Mr. Oestreich 
in 1879 and they located at Mishicot and later moved to the homestead farm in 
Kossuth. After the death of her husband in 1936 she moved to this city to reside 
with her son. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Rockwood 
congregation.
Survivors are three sons, Godfried of Milwaukee, William of Kossuth and Herbert 
of this city; daughter, Mrs. Henry Korthauer of Shakopee, Minn.; three sisters, 
Mrs. Ida Radtke of Maribel, Mrs. Otto Wagner of Greenleaf and Mrs. Hulda Lawrenz 
of Milwaukee; and a grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home after Sunday noon, 
and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday to lie in state until the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 12-17-1948/age 86 yrs./bur. on Henry Oestreich lot]


HENRY OESTREICH

LIME COMPANY FOUNDER DIES 
Henry Oestreich, Kossuth Farmer, Succumbs Monday Evening
Henry Oestreich, 79, founder of the Rockwood Lime company and who for many 
years was engaged in farming in Kossuth, died suddenly at his home several 
miles northwest of the city Monday evening.
Mr. Oestreich had not been in the best of health the past few months but was 
fairly active about the farm. Last night he was stricken with a heart attack 
and died shortly after.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:15 pm. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the Evangelical Lutheran church 
at Rockwood, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Oestreich was born in West Prussia, Germany, in 1857. When a boy of eight 
he accompanied his parents to America. The family located in Kossuth. He founded 
the Rockwood Lime company, which he continued to operate for many years.
When he disposed of these properties Mr. Oestreich purchased a farm in Kossuth 
which he has since occupied. Fifty-six years ago he married Helene Bruss. The 
couple observed their golden wedding anniversary six years ago.
Survivors are the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Henry Korthauer, city; three sons, 
Gotfried, Milwaukee, Herbert, City,and William on the home farm; a brother, 
William, New York city; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Conrad, Menominee, Mich; and a 
grandchild, Jo Ann Oestreich.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 24, 1936   P. 2
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[bur. 3-26-1936/age 79 yrs/cause: heart failure]


HERBERT H. OESTREICH

Card of Thanks
Oestreich - We deeply appreciate and shall long remember the kindness and 
sympathy shown us by friends, relatives and neighbors in the sad loss of our 
dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Mr. Herbert Oestrich. We are 
especially grateful to the Rev. Glenn H. Unke, the organist of Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, the pallbearers, those who gave memorial wreaths, 
flowers and food, the ladies who prepared and served the lunch, those who sent 
sympathy cards and any others who assisted us in any way.
Family of Mr. Herbert Oestreich
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., April 3, 1971 page 13


HUGO R. OESTREICH

Hugo R. Oestreich, 58, of 730 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday
evening at his home following an illness of seven months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Methodist
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald Stannard officiating. Burial will
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Oestreich was born Dec. 17. 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late
Rudolph and Ida Hardrath Oestreich. Sept. 30, 1934, he married 
Gertrude Krueger at Chase. The couple located at Manitowoc where
Mr. Oestreich was employed for the last 34 years at Mirro Aluminum
Co. as a tool and die maker.
He was a member of Machinists Local No. 516, the 25 Year Club at
Mirro and Maribel Sportsman's Club. He was an ardent fisherman and
hunter.
Survivors include his wife, a sister, Mrs. Edward Benishek, of
Maribel and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. John Weyer
preceded him in death a year ago.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will 
be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 28, 1962  p.21
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WEDDED SEPT. 30, FRIENDS IN DARK 'TILL NOW
Wedded September 30 at Marinette, the marriage of Miss Gertrude 
Krueger of Pulaski and Hugo Oestreich, of this city was kept secret 
by the couple and friends became advsed (sic) of the event only this 
week, when Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oestreich made announcement of the 
marriage and the the bridal couple were making their home at 1521 
Clark street.
The bride is a daughter of William Krueger of Pulaski and made her 
home here two years ago and the friendship formed at that time led 
to the marriage. Mrs. Oestreich had been at her home at Pulaski the 
past year. Mr. Oestreich is employed by the Weyer Wagon company.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 15, 1924 P.2
*********
(NOTE: I double checked the obit for date of marriage and double
checked the newspaper that had the marriage in it..both dates are
correct even though they are 10 years apart. It appears the error
lies in the obituary)
*******
[d. 06-27-1962/age 58 yrs.]


IDA (HARDRATH) OESTREICH

Mrs. Rudolph Oestreich, 70, nee Ida Hardrath, died Sunday night at the 
family home, 1521 Clark street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Oestreich was born at Kossuth in 1871 and in 1896 was married to 
Mr. Oestreich. They moved to this city to reside. Mr. Oestreich died 
eight years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John Weyer of route 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Edward Benishek, of Maribel; son, Hugo, of this city; six brothers, 
William of Owen, Wis., Carl of Chicago, George, John, Edward and Emil, 
of this city; four sisters, Mrs. William Miller of Reedsville, Ester, of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Luedtke, Mrs. Clara Mrotek, of this city; and seven 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 8, 1942 P.2
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[cause: carcinoma of stomach/wife of Rudolph Oestreich]


KATHLEEN CAROL OESTREICH

Funeral services for Kathleen Carol, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth 
Oestreich, 1217 S. 17th St., were held Monday afternoon at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home. The child was buried in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors, besides the parents, are the paternal and maternal grandmothers, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Ostreich and Mrs. Mike Bartelme of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1953   P. 19 
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[age 1 hr./bur. on Kenneth Oestreich lot]


KENNETH CHARLES OESTREICH

Kenneth C. Oestreich, age 72, of 441 Roosevelt St., Fond du Lac, died Sunday, 
October 10, 1999, at Berlin Memorial Hospital, Berlin, Wis.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 1999, at Church 
of Peace, Fond du Lac. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gerald Bertsch 
and Rev. Richard Weikel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Kenneth was born March 14, 1927, at Wausau, Wis., son of the late Elmer and 
Elizabeth Feck Oestreich. He married Marilyn L. Bartelme May 22, 1948, at St. 
John's Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Oestreich attended schools in Wausau, Kimberly, 
and Manitowoc. He served in the United States Army in the 3rd Engineers, 24th 
Division from May 1945 to February 1947. He worked at Berkdale and Shimek 
Wholesale and Manitowoc Engine Company. He later worked for Mercury Marine in 
Fond du Lac retiring in 1989. Kenneth is a member of Church of Peace, where he 
served on the church council for eight years including Vice President and 
President. He was a member of the Quality Deer Management and the 24th Infantry 
Association. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, golf, and helping 
others.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, Fond du Lac; one son, Steven K. (Mary Rashid) 
Oestreich, Fond du Lac; one daughter, Susan K. Oestreich, Janesville; four 
granddaughters, Jennifer Kay, Angela Lynn, Kathleen marie (sic), Elizabeth Anne; 
one brother, Robert Oestreich, Manitowoc; one sister, Evelyn (Ben) Bies, Manitowoc; 
one brother-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Richardt, Manitwooc; one sister-in-law, 
Ethel Bartelme. Also surviving are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gordon 
(Lorraine) Bartelme, Manitowoc, Glenn (Gerry) Bartelme, Manitowoc, Jack and Avis 
Bartelme, Oconomowoc, Robert (JoAnn) Bartelme, Manitowoc, Clariece (Carol) Carey, 
Manitowoc; sister-in-law, Betty Leannah, Florida; many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Heidleman, 
Lucille and Clarence Jaecks; sister, Deloris Schuh; a brother, Richard Oestreich; 
brothers-in-law, Harold Bartelme, Kenneth Leannah, and Mike Bartelme.
Friends may call at the Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, from 3-8 p.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the hour of service at 
10:30 a.m.
A memorial is being established.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1999 P. A2


LILLY OESTREICH

Mrs. August K. (Lily) Oestreich, 89, formerly of 1301 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Koch will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Oestreich, nee Lily Ladewig, was born July 18, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Christopf and Caroline Keubke Ladewig. She was educated in First 
German Evangelical Lutheran School and was a lifelong member of the church. She 
married August K. Oestreich in 1923 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 
1945.
Survivors include two stepsons, Howard and Karl Oestreich; a step-daughter, Mrs. 
Clarence (Margaret) Gass, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; two nephews, E. Bert
Truttschel, of Manitowoc and Kenneth Ladwug, of Middleton and two nieces, Miss
Esther Marquardt and Mrs. Ludmilla Voigt, of Manitowoc. A step-son Edwin 
Oestreich, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1975  P. 3
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[d. 12-16-1975/age 89 yrs./widow of August K. Oestreich]


RICHARD E. OESTREICH    (d. 1987)

Richard E. Oestreich, 56, of 925A South 19th Street, Manitowoc, died early 
Tuesday morning, January 27, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 
1 pm Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Major David L. Biggs will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Oestreich was born September 7, 1930 at Wausau, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Elmer A. and Elizabeth A. Feck Oestreich.
Survivors include a son, Richard E. Jr. of Manitowoc; two daughters, Annette 
and Bonnie, both of Manitowoc; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert Oestreich 
of Manitowoc and Kenneth and Marilyn Oestreich of Fond du Lac; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Benedict Biese of Manitowoc and Delores and Leonard 
Schuh Sr. of Francis Creek; his former spouse, Kathryn Reichard of Manitowoc; a 
granddaughter, Melissa and nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in 
death by two sisters, Shirley Heideman and Lucille Jaecks.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 9 pm this 
Wednesday and Thursday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 28, 1987 page 19
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[bur. on Mrs. Elmer Oestreich lot]


RICHARD H. OESTREICH    (d. 1955)

Funeral services for Richard H. Oestreich, 76 (photo) of 1011 N. 15th St., 
Manitowoc, who died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will 
be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Grace Evangelical and Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W. W. Gieschen will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Oestreich was born July 20, 1880, in the Town of Manitowoc, a son of the 
late August and Caroline Kraus Oestreich. He married the former Evelyn Fehring 
on Nov. 26, 1907, and the couple settled on the Oestreich homestead farm on 
Rt. 2, Manitowoc. During the time Mr. Oestreich farmed he served as Town of 
Manitowoc clerk for 14 years. In November of 1928 the couple purchased a home 
at 1011 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, and Mr. Oestreich took employment at the 
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Berlyn R. of Madison and Paul A. of 
Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Haese of Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. John 
Holtz of West Bend, Wis.; a brother, Walter of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
noon Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1955  P. 19 
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[d. 08-02-1955/age 75 yrs/cause: arteriosclerotic myocarditis with coronary 
sclerosis/bur. on Evelyn Oestreich and Olga Abendscheim lot]
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BAD FARM FIRE
One of the worst farm fires in the history of Manitowoc county, when fire destroyed 
all the buildings and most of the contents on the farm of Richard Oestreich in the 
Town of Manitowoc and then setting fire to the buildings on the Mary Schroeder place 
a half mile away through flying embers and burned them to the ground.
The Oestreich fire started from a back fire of a tractor being used in corn cutting 
work. It soon had a start that made fighting it a hopeless task. A high wind carried 
the fire to all the buildings. Volunteers broke a window and succeeded in getting 
some household effects to a safe place but a Ford truck, the property of Ferdinand 
Miller was so close to the burning barn but it could not be saved.
While engaged in salvage work at Oestreich, workers noticed a blaze at the Schroeder 
farm. The Rockwood fire department went over there but arrived too late to be of any 
assistance. Two families lived there but both were away from home and they lost 
everything.  Mr. Oestreich has for many years been town clerk and his town records 
in the safe were found to be mostly destroyed. They included the chattel mortgages 
on file. Mr. Oestreich put his loss at $22,000 with $9200 insurance. He said that he 
probably would not rebuild. He had recently made considerable improvements to the 
residence. The Schroeder farm loss was put at $15000 with $5000 insurance. The 
Manitowoc fire department went out to the scene with chemical equipment but could 
do but little. Without adequate water supply at hand, the city equipment is of little 
value in a big fire.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 11, 1928


ROBERT OESTREICH

Robert E. Oestreich, age 83, formerly of 1500 N. Third St., Manitowoc, a current 
resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
Feb. 3, 2002 at North ridge.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Major Paul Logan with 
burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 29, 1918, in Wausau, son of the late Elmer A. and Elizabeth Feck 
Oestreich. Robert graduated from Wausau High School in 1936 and Milwaukee School 
of Engineering in 1938 with a degree in high voltage electricity transmissions. 
Robert was a self employed electrician working for various manufacturing companies.
Survivors include four sons and a daughter-in-law: Randy Oestreich, Richard 
Oestreich, Brian and Paulette Sprang, all of Manitowoc; William Oestreich, Two 
Rivers; a daughter: Jodi Oestreich, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; a sister and 
brother-in-law: Evelyn and Ben Biese, Manitowoc; and special friends: Dale and 
Joanne Henry, Shawano. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at noon.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 2002  P. A3


RUDOLPH OESTREICH

STROKE FATAL AT HIS HOME
Rudolph Oestreich, 67, Will Be Buried Wednesday
A heart stroke early sunday morning proved fatal to Rudolph Oestreich, 67, 
retired, at the home, 1521 clark street. Mr. Oestreich had been about as 
usual on Saturday and did not complain of feeling ill when he retired. He 
died soon after the arrival of a physician.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, following brief services from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be at Evergreen.
The deceased was born in this county in 1866. He became a stationary engineer, 
and for years was employed in the plant of the Manitowoc Malting company. When 
it closed he retired.
He was married in 1897 to Miss Ida Hardrath of Kossuth.
Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. John Weyer and Mrs. Edward Benishek, 
both of this city; a son Hugo, city; three brothers August, Richard and Walter 
Oestreich all of this city; and four sisters, Mrs. Henry Witt and Mrs. John Holz, 
both of this city, Mrs. Carl Haese of Reedsville and Mrs. Otto Haese of Burbank, 
Calif.
The body may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 26, 1934 P.2
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[cause: coronary occlusion]


WILLIAM A. OESTREICH

William A. Oestreich, 75, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rockwood Lutheran Church. The 
Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Oestreich was born Jan. 6, 1892, at Mishicot, son of the late Henry and 
Helen Bruss Oestreich. Three years later the family moved to a farm near 
Rockwood. After the death of his father in 1936, Mr. Oestreich operated the 
homestead farm until 1950, working then for seven years at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc, until retiring. He never married. Mr. Oestreich was a charter member 
of Rockwood Lutheran Church.
He is survived by a brother, Herbert Oestreich, of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. 
Pauline Korthauer, of Shakopee, Minn.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church here the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1967  P. 2


IDA C. O'HARA

Relatives here received a telegram yesterday conveying the sad news 
of the death of Mrs. William O'Hara at Washington D.C., who died 
yesterday morning. Her maiden name was Ida Eberhardt. She was a 
daughter of the late August Eberhardt who died six years ago. Mrs. 
O'Hara was born here and was 45 years of age and up to fourteen 
years ago made her home here, removing to Washington at that time. 
She attended the local schools and graduated, later taking a course 
at the Normal and then engaged in teaching at Reedsville where she 
taught for several years. It was at Reedsville that she met Mr. O'Hara 
and the couple were married fourteen years ago and removed to 
Washington when Mr. O'Hara received an appointment in the Treasury 
Department of the government. Mrs. O'Hara visited here every summer 
and was here last summer having returned to Washington about two 
months ago.
Mrs. O'Hara is survived by her husband, her aged mother, residing 
here, three sisters, one Mrs. Emma Aastad being a twin sister, Mrs. 
Richard Rudolph and Mrs. William Sampe and three brothers, Henry, 
Charles and William, all residents here. Mrs. O'Hara's remains will 
be brought here for burial.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Nov. 6, 1919
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[bur. 11-9-1919/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Emma Aastad lot]


ALAN M. OHDE

Alan M. Ohde, 46 (photo), of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, owner and publisher of the 
weekly Times Journal at Chilton, took his own life Friday afternoon at his 
home. He had been in ill health for some time.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti of the First Presbyterian Church 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites at 
the graveside will be conducted by the Otto Oas Post of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars.
He was born in Manitowoc Aug 29, 1908, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. 
Ohde. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated from Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1928. He attended Wentworth Military Academy for 
two years and Cornell University for three years.
He was employed by the Rockford, Ill., newspaper for a year and then became 
associated with the Manitowoc Herald Times in 1934 and was manager of the 
National Advertising Department until he entered the service in 1942.
During World War II he was a combat photographer with the rank of first 
lieutenant in the U.S. infantry and advanced to the rank of captain in 1946. 
He had been a member of the Reserve Officers Assn. since his attendance at 
Wentworth Military academy and was a former officer of the Wisconsin organiz-
ation.
After the war he returned to the Manitowoc Herald Times in his former capacity 
and in 1948 because business and advertising manager of the Two Rivers Reporter. 
In 1953 he purchased the Chilton Times-Journal from William J. McHale. 
Mr. Ohde was a former member of the Rotary Club in Two Rivers and the Elks 
Clubs of the two cities, and was a member of the Chilton Kiwanis Club at his 
death. He was also a member of the Reserve Officers Assn. and the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars at Manitowoc. He headed the Boy Scout drive in Two Rivers in 1948 
and was active in Red Cross and Community Fund drives in Manitowoc. He was one 
of the early organizers of the Manitowoc Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a 
director of the Manitowoc Newspapers, Inc.
On Sept. 11, 1937, he married the former Jane Sutter and the couple took up 
their home on Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, (private), 
and a brother, William F. Ohde, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The casket 
will not be opened.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1955  P. 15
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[d. 05-05-1955/age 46 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/bur. on William F. Ohde lot]
*******
The following is his wife's obituary:
Jane Sutter Coats, age 83, of Green Valley, Ariz., died Sunday, August 17, 1997, 
at her residence.
Mrs. Coats was a former Manitowoc resident, daughter of Charles and Ann Sutter. 
She married Alan Ohde in 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1955. In 1971, she 
celebrated her marriage to William Coats, who died in 1983.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan (John) Vance, Kalispell, Mont.; step-
daughters, Judy, Melinda, Sharon; grandson, John Vance; her brother, Charles 
(Jean) Sutter; niece, Jennifer McLaughlin; nephew, Greg Sutter.
Green Valley Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice or the American Heart Association.
Herald Times Reporter, August, 22, 1997 P. A2


EVA MAY OHDE

Rites Thursday for Mrs. Ohde 
Funeral services for Mrs. W. F. Ohde, Sr., 72, of 857 Lincoln boulevard, 
Manitowoc, who died suddenly Monday afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday 
at the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc. Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First 
Presbyterian church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Ohde who had been up and about her home Monday morning, had not been ill 
prior to this time although she was partially invalided three years ago by a 
fall.
She was born Eva May DeLano July 23, 1878, in Manitowoc, eldest daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. W. DeLano.
She was married to W.F. Ohde Sr. in 1903. At his death in 1947 Mr. Ohde was 
co-publisher and manager of the Manitowoc Herald Times.
Mrs. Ohde was an active member of the First Presbyterian church for 51 years, 
serving as a deaconess for two terms from the time the office was established 
in 1932 until 1937. Following this, she was a trustee for two terms from 1940 
to 1946.
She was a member of the Ladies society of the congregation for over 40 years 
and a former member of the Lois society. She also served on numerous church 
committees including the music committee. 
Mrs. Ohde at her death was a past president and an active member of the Manitowoc 
Clio club and also a member of the Garden club. She had been an officer of the 
Manitowoc Herald-News Publishing company.
Survivors are two sons, Alan and William Jr., both of Manitowoc; father, W.W. 
DeLano of Manitowoc; brother, Mortimer R. of Spokane, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Fred Dunbar of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. Earl Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four 
grandchildren of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday until the hour 
of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1950   P. 2
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Eva May Ohde nee De Lano (v.43 p.580)
Widow [of William Ohde]
July 23, 1878-Oct. 2, 1950
Daughter of W. W. De Lano and Barbara Alan
Born Wisconsin
Died from “coronary thrombosis, immediate”
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
(Note: Her husband's picture is in the glass negative photos)
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[Eva May Ohde/d. 10-02-1950/age 72 yrs./bur. on William F. Ohde lot]


WILLIAM OHDE    (d. 1907)

A 5-day old son of Wm. Ohde died Thursday last week and was buried Friday.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1907
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The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ohde died on Wednesday night of last 
week. The child was five days old. The funeral was held last Friday. The 
bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 7, 1907 P. 5
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[cause: icterus]


WILLIAM F. OHDE    (d. 1961)

Advertising Executive, William F. Ohde, Dies
William Frederick Ohde of 819 N. 12th St., who exemplified community service 
to a marked degree, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ohde, 
45, had been ill five days.
At the time of his death he had been advertising director of Aluminum Specialty 
Co. He had been in good health until stricken Sunday evening. Death was attri-
buted to a ruptured esophagus.
From the time he was old enough to join Troop 12 of the Kiwanis Club as a Boy 
Scout in 1928, Mr. Ohde had been active in his community, giving of himself in 
a variety of ways.
Interested in Music
He served as president of Manitowoc County Civic Music Assn. two terms, 1955 
through 1957, and because of his avid interest in music assisted other organiz-
ations in promoting such activities. He was a member of the Manitowoc Barbershop 
Chorus and for a number of years assisted in the development of a local chapter 
for the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet 
Singing in America Inc. 
Mr. Ohde was also active in First Presbyterian Church where he was a member of 
the Chancel Choir and was chairman for publicity of the building and expansion 
program of the church. Because of his fine singing voice, he frequently was asked 
to sing for church weddings.
He became a first class scout and in subsequent years following his association 
with the Rotary Club, served as its Cub Scout pack committee chairman from 1949 
through 1952. He was institutional representative from the Rotary Club to 
Waumegasako Boy Scout Council 1954-57 and then served the council as neighborhood 
commissioner from 1952-1957. He had been a merit badge counselor since 1955. 
Advertising Manager
He was elected president of Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 9, 1957, 
and was a member of the board. 
After his graduation from Lincoln High School in 1934 he enrolled that fall in the 
College of Liberal Arts at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., and was 
graduated in 1938. While at the university he was a member of Phi Delta Theta, 
National social fraternity.
Mr. Ohde became associated with Manitowoc Newspapers Inc., in 1939, serving the 
Manitowoc Herald-Times and the Two Rivers newspapers 19 years in the advertising 
departments. He was appointed national advertising manager of the two papers in 
1957 and had been a member of the Board of Directors of Manitowoc Newspapers Inc.
While serving with The Herald Times he joined the armed forces for a period of 11 
months in 1955 and 1956 and was with the U.S. Army paratroopers. 
Funeral Services.
In August of 1958 he left the newspaper field to become advertising director for 
Aluminum Specialty Co. 
The son of the late William Francis and Eva May DeLano Ohde, he was born in this 
city Aug. 11, 1915. He married Madaline Grace Trastek Aug. 10, 1940. 
Surviving are his wife, two sons, (private), and a daughter, (private).
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. 
Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 
a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church here the body will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Memorial gifts may be made to Memorial Hospital or the Memorial Fund of First 
Presbyterian Church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 17, 1961   P. 1
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[d. 06-16-1961/age 45 yrs.]


WILLIAM FRANCIS OHDE    (d. 1947)

W.F. Ohde, Co-Publisher of Herald-Times, Dies Sunday
Stricken While in Florida City
Funeral Rites Planned Tentatively for Friday
William F. Ohde, 69, co-publisher and general manager of the Manitwooc Herald-
Times, and identified with the daily newspaper field here for 47 years, died 
Sunday morning at the Good Samaritan hospital, at West Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Ohde had gone to Florida the latter part of February. He was taken ill 
shortly after his arrival there but had not advised his family or friends that 
his condition was grave. Last Wednesday his son, William Jr., flew to Florida 
and was with his father when he died.
In training as a teacher in Wisconsin schools before he volunteered in the 
United States army at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war in 1898, Mr. 
Ohde embarked in the newspaper field when the war ended. He came to Manitowoc 
in 1900 to become identified with the city's first daily paper, the Daily Herald, 
which he and his partner, the late Edward W. Mackey, later acquired.
Incidentally, the first issue of the Daily Herald was on Oct. 19, 1898, Mr. 
Ohde's birthday anniversary.
Later the Daily Herald acquired the Manitowoc Daily News, and still later was 
consolidated with the Manitowoc Evening Times in 1932. The consolidated paper 
became the Herald-Times, with Mr. Ohde as co-publisher with R.T. Bayne, who had 
been associated with the Evening Times, as editor.
Veteran Newspaperman
Mr. Ohde, through the long span of years in the newspaper business here, learned 
every phase from the front office to the press room. His newspaper experience in 
the earlier years, when he often cleaned up his work in the business office to 
swing over as news and telegraph editor when the paper was pressed for help, stood 
him in good stead through the years. This was particularly true when he and his 
partner, Edward Mackey, operated the Daily Herald and later the Herald-News.
Even in later years he continued occasionally to pen newspaper stories, editorials 
and a special column, known as the "Town Crier."
Funeral plans are incomplete but have been tentatively set for next Friday after-
noon at the Frazier mortuary chapel, with the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Ohde was born Oct. 19, 1877, on a farm near Browns Corners, the son of the late 
Frederick and Emma Ohde. He received his early education in the district shcools 
and was graduated from the high school at Montello, Wis., in 1896 and in 1898 
completed a teaching course at the Stevens Point Normal school.
In Spanish-American War
When enrolled as a junior at the University of Wisconsin he went to Milwaukee to 
volunteer for service in the Spanish-American war. He was assigned to Company I, 
Third Wisconsin Volunteer infantry. This regiment, with the Second Wisconsin 
Volunteer infantry and a regiment from Pennsylvania, comprising a brigade, was sent 
to Puerto Rico, and engaged in the only battles of that campaign, at Ribonito Pass 
and Coamo.
In December 1898, he was mustered out with the rank of sergeant, and then took up 
special writing for newspapers. Coming to Manitowoc in 1900 Mr. Ohde became 
associated with the Manitowoc Herald, which had been founded here Oct. 19, 1898, 
by a company which was later headed by Horal Nelson, veteran Manitowoc printer. Mr. 
Ohde was connected with the business office of the paper, which was issued from a 
plant on Commercial street. Edward W. Mackey was the editor.
In 1913 Mr. Ohde and Mrs. Mackey acquired the Daily Herald from Horal Nelson, one 
of the founders, under the firm name of the Herald-Press Publishing company. In 
1918, following the death of Editor John MacFarlane of the Manitowoc News, the 
Daily Herald purchased the News from the MacFar- (Continued on Page 2, Col. 5)
W.F. OHDE DIES Sunday (Continued from Page 1)
lane estate and the paper became the Manitowoc Herald-News.
Papers Consolidate
Mr. Ohde became the business manager with his partner, Mr. Mackey, the editor. A 
few years late the newspaper acquired a location at Ninth and Franklin streets and 
erected the present modern two-story newspaper plant and office, which the paper 
now occupies.
In 1932 the Herald-News was consolidated with the Evening Times, of which R.T. Bayne 
was editor and publisher and Manitowoc Newspapers, Inc., took over the publication 
of the Manitowoc Herald-Times, with Mr. Ohde, general manager, Mr. Bayne, editor, 
and associated with them was Morgan Murphy, Superior, Wis., newspaper publisher. At 
that time the late E.W. Mackey, who had been a partner with Mr. Ohde in the news-
paper business here for 32 years, retired from the newspaper because of failing 
health.
Although never holding public office, Mr. Ohde always evidenced an acute interest 
in civic affirs and he contributed his time and efforts in the advancement of 
Manitowoc's civic and business interests. In periods when the editorial staff was 
shorthanded in the twenties he often switched from the business office to take over 
the editorial department, and edit both wire and local copy for the Herald-News.
Mr. Ohde was one of the founders of the Wisconsin Daily league, and organization 
of 30 state daily papers and served as its president in the first years of its 
existence.
Active In Community Work
Mr. Ohde was active for years in both Chamber of Commerce and community fund work. 
He served as a member and chairman of various Chamber of Commerce committees and 
had represented the Chamber of Commerce on the fund board of directors. At his 
death he was a director of the fund and a member of the publicity committee of the 
Chamber of Commerce.
In 1943 and 1944 he represented Manitowoc county on the Wisconsin State War Fund 
committee and in 1944 war fund campaign. He was president of the community fund 
in 1943, campaign chairman in 1937, chairman of the budget committee in 1942 and 
a director since 1936.
He also served as a Red Cross fund chairman and recently received a citation from 
the United Service Organization for his efforts to raise funds for this cause. 
Until the disbandment of the committee a few weeks ago Mr. Ohde was a member of the 
state committee of the Federal Housing Administration, which held weekly meetings 
in Milwaukee.
His fraternal affiliations included membership in the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, of 
which he was a past exalted ruler. He was also a member of the Lakeside Country 
club and a charter member of the Manitowoc Rotary club.
Interested in Sports
Mr. Ohde was a charter member of the H.M. Lawton post, No. 2, Spanish American War 
Veterans, and held numerous offices in that group. He was a member of the Last 
Man's club of the Lawton post, which annually held an outing at Camp Welcome. He 
was also a member of the Oas post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Himself a pitcher on many amateur baseball teams during his youth, Mr. Ohde was 
an ardent sports fan and fisherman. He followed closely Manitowoc athletics, 
principally football and baseball and was a close student of professional and 
amateur sports.
In 1903 Mr. Ohde married Miss Eva DeLano of this city. The family home is at 857 
Lincoln boulevard. Mrs. Ohde survives with two sons, Alan, advertising director 
of the Herald-Times and William Jr., national advertising manager of the paper. 
Three grandchildren (Private), also survive.
William Ohde Jr., will accompany the body of his father here from Florida and 
details of the funeral rites will be given later.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1947 P.1 and 2
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[William F. Ohde/bur 04-18-1947/died 04-13-1947 in West Palm Beach FL]


AMBROSE J. O'HEARN

Ambrose J. O'Hearn, 71, formerly of 1526 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, 
died unexpectedly Sunday morning at St. Mary Home while attending 
Sunday Mass.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral 
Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. O'Hearn was born Sept. 30, 1895, at Maple Grove, son of the 
late John and Agnes Dorsey O'Hearn, and attended St. Patrick School 
at Maple Grove and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
He married Lenore Bartelme Oct. 25, 1919, at St. James Catholic 
Church, Cooperstown. He and his wife operated a farm at Maple Grove 
until 1955 after which they made their home at Manitowoc. Mrs. 
O'Hearn died two years ago.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of 
Wisconsin (Reedsville Branch) and served as a member of the School 
Board in the Town of Maple Grove for seven years.
Survivors include three sons, Leo of Northridge, Calif.; John of Maple 
Grove and Don of Orange, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Francis Kerscher 
and Mrs. Richard Woznik of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester Grall of Long Beach, 
Calif.; five brothers, James of Maple Grove, John of Tomah, Charles of 
Chicago, Raymond of Florida and Leslie of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. John 
O'Leary of Maple Grove and 22 grandchildren. One sister preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, 
Holy Name Society and the Daughters of Isabella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 29, 1967 P.7
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[d. 05-28-1967/age 71 yrs.]
(Sep 30 1896/May 1967/SSDI)


GEORGE W. O’HEARN

George W. O’Hearn, age 74, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, 2005 Division Street, 
Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 16, 2001 at St. Mary’s Home.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 at St. Mary’s 
Home Chapel, 205 Division Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Thomas Wojciechoski with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
George was born June 9, 1927 in Manitowoc, son of the late James and Marguerite A. 
Buckley O’Hearn. George was employed with Mirro Aluminum for 42 years until his 
retirement. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Salutz, Green 
Bay, Lumena and E Coffin, Manitowoc, Patricia and Leonard Anderson, Green Bay; 
nieces, nephews along with other relaives and friends. He was preceded in death 
by his parents; two brothers, Michael (Bud) O’Hearn, James P. O’Hearn; two sisters, 
Ellen Lefler and Beatrice Klein.
Friends and relatives may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, 
Oct. 19, 2001 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. led by 
Deacon William Klein, brother-in-law, Relatives and friends may also call at St. 
Mary’s Home Chapel Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001 from 8 am until the time of services 
at 9 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 17, 2001  P. A6


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

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Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter
Miss Buckley and James OHearn, were married at St. Patrick's Church, Maple Grove, Thursday morning at 9:15 o'clock, Rev.  Casey pronouncing the marriage vows. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Buckley of Maple Grove and the groom a prosperous young farmer of the same town. Both young people have many friends to wish them Godspeed on their journey through life. The Misses Bessie and Ruth Hayden, Sophie Grimm, Catherine O'Hearn, Mayme Cohan and Edward O'Hearn accompanied Mr. and Mrs. James O'Hearn as far as Reedsville on their bridal journey to Green Bay, Chicago and other points. 
Brillion News - Fri., June 12, 1914

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[d. 08-29-1973/age 84 yrs.] (Mar 30, 1889/Aug 1973/SSDI), ossw:


LENORE O'HEARN

Mrs. Ambrose O'Hearn, 69, died early Thursday morning after a lingering illness 
at home, 1526 Menasha Ave., Mantowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a. m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
The former Lenore Bartelme was born July 5. 1895, at Cooperstown, daughter of 
the late John and Norma Scanlon Bartelme. She attended St. James Catholic School, 
Cooperstown, and was married at St. James Catholic Church in the village to 
Ambrose O'Hearn Oct. 25, 1919. The couple operated a farm at Maple Grove until 
1955, coming to Manitowoc to establish residence. Mrs. O'Hearn was a member of 
Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy Innocents Church, Daughters of Isabella, 
Holy Family Hospital Guild, Sacred Heart Seminary league, Third Order of St. 
Francis and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband, three 
sons, Leo of Northridge, Calif., John of Maple Grove and Don of Orange, Calif. 
three daughters, Mrs. Francis Kerscher and Mrs. Richard Woznick of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Lester Grall of Long Beach, Calif., two brothers; Leo of California and 
Eugene of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John Wellner and Mrs. Louis Kriwanek of 
Denmark and Mrs. Gordon Franke of California, and 19 grandchildren. Four brothers 
and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 
p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Daughters of Isabella 
and at 8:15 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Society and Third Order of St. Francis 
members. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1965 p. 7
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[d. 02-18-1965/age 69 yrs./wife of Ambrose J. O'Hearn]


MARGARET O'HEARN

Mrs. James O'Hearn, 74, of 108 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at 
Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Very Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. O'Hearn, nee Marguerite Buckley, was born June 12, 
1895, at Milwaukee, daughter of  Michael S. and Nora Maloney Buckley. She 
attended St. Patrick parochial school, Maple Grove and was married June 4, 
1914, at St. Patrick church. The couple farmed near Maple Grove before coming 
to Manitowoc. She was a member of the Senior Citizens, Catholic Women's Club 
and St. Paul Christian Mother's Alter Society. 
Survivors include the husband; three sons, Michael and George of Manitowoc and 
James of Milwaukee; five daughters, Mrs. R. W. (Ellen) Lefler of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. William (Beatrice) Klein and Mrs. Edward (Lumena) Coffin of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
William (Mary Margaret) Salutz and Mrs. Leonard (Patricia) Anderson of Green 
Bay; a brother, William of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Brueckner of 
Green Bay and Mrs. Clara Peterson of Green Valley, Ariz.; and 28 grandchildren. 
Two grandchildren preceeded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 4 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus No. 710 and at 7:30 p.m. by 
the CMA and the Catholic Women societies. 
Manitowoc Herald Times October 11, 1969  p. 7

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Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter
Miss Buckley and James OHearn, were married at St. Patrick's Church, Maple Grove, Thursday morning at 9:15 o'clock, Rev.  Casey pronouncing the marriage vows. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Buckley of Maple Grove and the groom a prosperous young farmer of the same town. Both young people have many friends to wish them Godspeed on their journey through life. The Misses Bessie and Ruth Hayden, Sophie Grimm, Catherine O'Hearn, Mayme Cohan and Edward O'Hearn accompanied Mr. and Mrs. James O'Hearn as far as Reedsville on their bridal journey to Green Bay, Chicago and other points. 
Brillion News - Fri., June 12, 1914

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[Marquerite/d. 10-10-1969/age 74 yrs./wife of James O'Hearn]


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.


DONALD G. OHLHUES

Donald G. Ohlhues, 83, of 1014 Menahsa Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday, June 30, 
1986 at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ohlhues was born March 11, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Hugh 
and Emma Ohlhues. He married the former Christine Eveld on August 5, 1937 at 
Altus, Arkansas. She preceded him in death July 24, 1979. Mr. Ohlhues owned and 
operated the former Husmann Cleaners in Manitowoc which was merged with Globe 
Laundries and Cleaners in 1961. Mr. Ohlhues was Secretary and Treasurer, retiring 
in 1980. Mr. Ohlhues was a member of Golden K Kiwanis Club and the Elks Club of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Joyce Ohlhues of Green 
Bay; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bette and Lou Close of Schofield, Wisconsin 
and Mary Ann and William Duebner of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Husmann of 
California and eight grandchildren, Christa, L.D., Michael, Dean, Wendy, Greg, 
Erin and Ryan.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday 
evening. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7 pm. The family 
requests memorials to American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 30, 1986 page 14
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[widower of Christine Ohlhues]


EMMA OHLHUES

Mrs. Hugh Ohlhues, 73, of 1205 A S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. Theophil Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Emma Matz in Chicago Aug. 31, 1884, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Fred Matz. She was married to Mr. Ohlhues Dec. 2, 1905, in Chicago and the 
couple lived there until 1937 when they came to Manitowoc to make their home.
Surviving are the husband: a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Husmann of Rockford, Ill.; 
a son, Donald of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 7 o’clock 
this Wednesday evening until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to 
the church to lie in state until the time of service.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 16, 1958  P. 15
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[d. 07-15-1958/age 73 yrs./wife of Hugh Ohlhues]


CHRISTINE G. OHLHUES

Mrs. Donald (Christine) Ohlhues, 67, of 1014 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc,
died Tuesday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and
10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Leo J.
Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ohlhues, nee Christine G. Eveld, was born November 27, 1911, in
Altus, Ark., daughter of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Eveld.  She
was married to Donald Ohlhues Aug. 5, 1937, in Altus.  She and her
husband owned and operated the former Husmann Cleaning Company of
Manitowoc which was affiliated with Globe Laundry Cleaners after they
merged in 1961.  She retired in 1972.  Mrs. Ohlhues was a member of
Catholic Women's Club, Christian Mother's Altar Society of Holy
Innocents Church and Elks Auxiliary.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday,
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Catholic Women's Club,
Christian Mothers altar Society, relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, July 25, 1979


HUGH OHLHUES

Hugh Ohlhues, 92, of 1014 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ohlhues was born April 19, 1879, in Hamburg, Germany, son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Nicholis Ohlhues. He migrated with his parents as a child to the United 
States and located in Chicago. He married Emma Matz Dec. 2, 1905, at Chicago. The 
couple came to Manitowoc in 1937 where Mr. Ohlhues operated the Husmann Cleaners 
with his son. Later he was associated with Globe Laundry. His wife preceded him 
in death July 15, 1958.
Survivors include a son, Donald, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Emma) 
Husmannof Rockford, Ill., six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 1, 1971
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[d. 05-01-1971 at Sheboygan WI/age 92 yrs.]
(b. 19 Apr. 1879/d. May 1971/SSDI)


BONNIE LEE OHLSEN

Mr. and Mr. Lawrence Ohlsen, Manitowoc, route 4, are mourning the death of 
their daughter, Bonnie Lee Marie, who died Friday night at the Holy Family 
hospital after a 2-1/2 week illness. The child was born June 15, 1941.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday, 
until the time of the funeral on Monday. Services will be held Monday at 
9:45 a.m. from the funeral home, and at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Catholic 
church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, one brother, (private), and one sister, (private).
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1943   P. 3
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[Bonnie Lee Marie Ohlsen/d. 09-01-1943/daughter of Lawrence Ohlsen/
died Sept. 1943-not stated on burial permit]


ELMER J. OHLSEN

Elmer Ohlsen, 77, died Monday at Manitowoc County Hospital following a short 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Running officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Ohlsen was born in 1885 at Valders, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ohlsen. 
He was operator of a dray line at Manitowoc.
Surviving are two sons, Lawrence and John, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Fred 
Heidman, of Muskegon, Mich., two brothers, George, of California and Clyde, of 
Chicago and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1962  P. 11
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[John Elmer/d. 06-11-1962/age 77 yrs./bur. on Elmer Ohlsen lot/the cem. office 
verified this is the same person]


A. OHLSON

A. OLSON (sic), formerly a partner of Mendlik & Thomson of this city, died in 
Milwaukee this week. His remains were brought to this city for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 4, 1892 P. 3
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[age 89 yrs./cause: old age/burial register has A. Ohlson, male, age 89y, 
died in Milwaukee/born in Norway/cause of death: old age]


AUGUST OHM

August H. Ohm, 76 (photo), retired superintendent of the Paragon Electric Co., 
Two Rivers, and a resident of Manitowoc for 53 years, died at his home at 1420 
Hawthorne St., Two Rivers, at 11:45 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Ohm, who retired from the Paragon firm position in 1945, had been afflicted 
with a heart condition for the past two years. The Ohms moved from their home 
at 1038 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, where they resided for 35 years, on Oct. 26 to 
reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Swensen. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Ohm was born in Germany on Aug. 10, 1879, a son of the late John and 
Wilhelmina Hoefs Ohm. When he was nine years old the family brought him to this 
country, settling in Milwaukee. In his youth he was employed in Milwaukee and in 
1901 he married the former Bertha Bergelin of the Town of Gibson at the Lutheran 
Church in that township. In 1902 the couple moved from Milwaukee to Manitowoc and 
Mr. Ohm took employment with the Chicago & North Western Railway, and later with 
the Manitowoc Boiler Works. A short while later he became a member of the 
Manitowoc Fire dept., but was retired in 1915 with a disability suffered through 
fighting a fire at the old Frazier furniture store.
In 1916 Mr. Ohm entered the employ of the Paragon company at Manitowoc, and also 
learned the jeweler’s trade from the late Herbert Menge, Paragon’s first employe. 
Several years later he took charge of the firm’s operations, holding the superin-
tendency until his retirement in 1945. 
During his retirement he maintained his long hobby of repairing electric clocks 
and did considerable engraving work. He continued these activities in moving to 
Two Rivers to a time several weeks ago when he was stricken with illness. 
For many years, Mr. Ohm was active in affairs of the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church at Manitowoc and served for a number of years as an elder and a 
trustee. 
The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1951. 
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Luella) Swensen of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. William A. (Elda) Bartz of Silver Springs, Md.; a son, Roland J. Ohm, a 
Milwaukee pharmacist; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Schrubbe and Mrs. John Hein of 
Milwaukee; a brother, Charles Ohm of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1955  P. 21
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[d. 12-11-1955/age 76 yrs./cause: cardiac infarct]


BERTHA OHM

Mrs. August Ohm, 83, of 1420 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening 
at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Swensen, where 
she had been living since 1955.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ohm was born Bertha Bergelin May 28, 1878, in the Town of Gibson, Kewaunee 
County, daughter of the late John and Ernestine Moring Bergelin. She attended 
township schools. 
She was married to August Ohm July 20, 1901, in the Town of Gibson and they 
lived at Milwaukee for a year and then moved to 1035 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
where she resided until 1955. Mr. Ohm was a superintendent at Paragon Electric 
Co., Two Rivers, until his retirement in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1955. 
Mrs. Ohm was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of First German Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Emil Swenson of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William 
Bartz of Gaithersburg, Md.; a son, Roland J., of Milwaukee; a grandson, two 
granddaughters and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body may be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 16, 1961  P. 17 
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[d. 08-15-1961/age 83 yrs./widow of August Ohm]


DOROTHY MAE O'KONSKI

O’KONSKI--Dorothy Mae, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Konski, of C 10 R 
Custerdale, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 a.m. Saturday 
at the Urbanek & Schlei funeral home and at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic 
church, the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1949  P. 14
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[d. at Lafayett Chippewa Falls, WI/bur. 11-12-1949/bur. on Frank O'Konski lot]