MYRTLE THIRIOT

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1907:
Myrtle Thiriat of Milwaukee, a child of 3-years, fell sick with diphtheria in the
residence of Hermann Vieweger where she was on a visit with her mother, and
died there of the disease on Sunday. The body was buried in the city cemetery.
********
[cause: diptheria]


VICTOR THIRIOT

MANITOWOC MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN ROOM AT APPLETON HOTEL
Victor Thierot (sic) Leaves Will Directing Simple Burial--Wants No Hearse 
or Carriages, Dray Wagon For Body
WAS KNOWN HERE AS ECCENTRIC CHARACTER
Victor Thierot, for several years a resident of this city but lately of Appleton, 
was found dead in a room at the Nortewestern (sic) hotel in that city Sunday 
evening when, alarmed by the non-appearance of the man, hotel employes forced an 
entrance to the room and found the dead body. Thierot's death was due to heart 
disease. He was 52 years of age and so far as known had no relatives in this 
country.
Thierot was known as an eccentric character and the eccentricities of life were 
carried out in his death. Among the effects of the dead man in his room at the 
Appleton hotel was found a copy of a will in which the testator made unusual 
requests relative to the disposal of his remains and the manner of funeral which 
he desired. Here are some of the directions of the will for burial of Thierot:
A quiet, simple funeral.
A common casket, with no ornaments, preferably a wooden box painted black. No 
galvanized iron case.
No hearse or carriages. Wants body conveyed to cemetery by express or dray wagon.
Photographs of dead daughter, both framed and unframed, to be buried with him.
Photograph of self, with one of grave at Evergreen, prepared in advance, to be 
placed in the casket.
City sexton, Manitowoc, to take charge of burial.
The paper found in Thierot's room at Appleton is a copy of a will drawn in this 
city November 25, 1911 and the original of which is in the hands of Nash & Nash, 
attorneys for the dead man. Thierot requested that a copy of the document be made 
and he carried it among his papers. The will says that Thierot has no relatives 
in this country or in Europe and directs the disposal of small estate, which 
includes life insurance policies.
Life Marred by Tragedies-
Thierot's life was marred by two tragedies, the first the desertion of his wife 
wrecking his domestic happiness and a year later death claimed his only daughter, 
a child idolized by the father whose grief for a time threatened his reason. His 
life was boundup in the child and after her death, less than a year from the time 
the mother left, Thierot arranged for the building of an underground vault at 
Evergreen for the body, making provision at the same time for his body when he should 
die. The spot is covered by a marble slab and head stone, with the inscription "Baby" 
and is surrounded by an iron fence and is one of the most attractive spots in the 
city of the dead. The grave attracted particular attention of visitors and the devoted 
father at all times had the place given the most careful attention and arranged for 
flowers to be placed on the grave regularly.
Brooded Over Troubles-
Thierot brooded over his troubles and reports from Appleton where the man had made 
his home for four months past, say that he had been melancholy for weeks, but there 
is no suggestion that he took his own life, physicians who conducted an examination 
of the body saying that death was due to heart failure. Thierot was employed by a 
paper company at Appleton and had made his home at the Northwestern hotel during his 
residence in that city.
Body to be Sent Here-
Funeral arrangements have not been made at Appleton, the authorities having taken 
charge of the remains and it is said Thierot's request relative to his burial, will 
be observed in so far as possible. Thierot was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 
having affiliated with the Oshkosh lodge of that Order some time ago and it is 
expected that the local lodge will take charge of the body when it is brought here 
for burial, as requested by the dead man. Thierot was not known to have been a member 
of any other organization and being without relatives, the Moose will arrange for the 
burial.
Thierot had few social ties here and his frinedships were not many, the man preferring 
to hold aloof from others and live his own life. It is said that his estate will amount 
to several hundred dollars but what disposition he has made of it is not known.
Police Get Notice-
News of Thierot's death was received here in a message to the local police from the 
authorities at Appleton with request for directions as to what to do with the body. The 
attorneys of the dead man were notified and the Moose here and at Oshkosh were advised. 
It is probable that the body will be brought here from Appleton on Thursday for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 1912 P.1
********
GOES TO CEMETERY IN HEARSE INSTEAD OF DRAY WAGON AS HE ASKED FOR IN HIS LAST WILL
Victor Thierot (sic), late eccentric character who died at Appleton and who wanted to 
go to the cemetery in a dray wagon, did not have his last request carried out, the 
body being conveyed to its resting place in a hearse instead, but all other requests 
for simplicity were certainly carried out to the letter. The body was brought here from 
Appleton and Sexton Pasewalk who found that there were enough funds provided for a 
hearse had this conveyance and one rig comprise the funeral cortege to Evergreen.
Thierot died in An Appleton hotel and in his will provided that a day (sic) wagon convey 
his remains to the burying ground, but the city sexton deemed the last request too 
eccentric and crude a method of conducting the last rites and elected to disregard the 
man's wishes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 26, 1912 P.1
*********
[cause: angina pectoris)


BERTHA THOKE

Mrs. Bertha Thoke, wife of Herman Thoke, a millwright with the Cereal Products 
company, died last night of a paralytic stroke, following a recent operation 
for appendicitis. She was born and married at Minden, Germany, coming to the 
United States in 1892, following a year after her husband had settled in 
Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee about eleven years and since then have made 
their home in Manitowoc. 
She is survived by her husband and seven children, William of Spokane, Wash., 
Rudolph of Chicago, Herman of Madison, Robert and Gustav of Manaitowoc, Mrs. 
Ernest Krause of Milwaukee and Miss Clara of Manitowoc. Mrs. Hugo Schroeder of 
Milwaukee is a sister and there are two sisters and a brother in Germany. Mrs. 
Thoke was 58 years old.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., Dec. 17, 1920 page 4
******
[bur 12-20-1920/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur on Herman Thoke lot]


CLARA THOKE

CLARA THOKE IS DEAD AT SANITORIUM 
Mrs. Clara Thoke, daughter of Herman Thoke, 1805 South Tenth street, died at 
the Maple Crest sanitorium at Whitelaw yesterday afternoon after an illness 
of some months. The body has been brought to this city and the funeral will 
be held Saturday afternoon from the home. Burial will be made at Evergreen.
Deceased was born in this city September 26, 1898 and has always made her home 
here. She attended the local schools and graduated from the Manitowoc High 
school with the class of 1917. She is survived by her father, five brothers, 
Herman of Madison, Rudolph of LaGrange, Ill., William of Tacoma, Wash., Robert 
and Gustave of this city and one sister, Mrs. Ernst Krause of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 17, 1924  P. 2
********
[bur. 04-19-1924/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Herman Thoke lot]


ELSIE THOKE

Mrs. Robert Thoke, 67, of 1605 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died following an 
unexpected heart attack late Wednesday night at Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Thoke 
were enroute in Arizona on a vacation and Mrs. Thoke was stricken at the home 
of Mr. Thoke’s sister, Mrs. Ernst Krause. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. I. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Elizabeth Diedrich was born Feb. 2, 1891 at Grieswald, Germany, 
daughter of the late William and Millie Volsh Diedrich. She came to the United 
States as a young girl and was married May 14, 1914, to Robert Thoke.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Miss Betty Thoke of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Kenneth Baker of Topeka, Kans., and Mrs. Richard Trout of Las Vegas, Nev.; a 
son William of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Carl of Manitowoc and four grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1958  P. 18 
********
[Elizabeth Thoke/d. 03-04-1958 at Milwaukee WI/age 67 yrs./wife of Robert F. Thoke]
********
Robert Thoke and Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dietrich, Green 
Street, were married yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Machmiller 
performing the ceremony. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to the afternoon 
to visit with relatives at Wittenberg, Madison and Milwaukee. They will locate in 
this city. The groom being a millwright in the employ of the Wm Rahr Sons Co.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 15, 1914 page 2


GUST H. THOKE

Gustav H. Thoke(sic), 90, of 5608 County Trunk C, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
Sept. 14, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Cremation will take place with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thoke was born March 4, 1893, at Manitowoc. He was employed at Rahr Malting 
Company as a steam fitter.
Survivors include a stepson, Ralph Huletz of Manitowoc, a sister, nieces and 
nephews.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, 
Manitowoc, will handle the funeral arrangement.
Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1983 P. 3
*********
[cremains/bur. on Audrey Huletz lot]
(04 Mar 1893/Sep 14 1983/SSDI)


HERMAN THOKE

Herman Thoke, 82, former Manitowoc resident and father of Alderman R. F. Thoke 
of the First ward, died last night at Milwaukee. 
His death occurred at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ernst Krause, with whom he 
made his home following his removal to Milwaukee from here. 
Mr. Thoke was born in Germany in 1858 and in 1884 was married to Bertha Helser. 
In 1891 they came to Milwaukee and in 1900 moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Thoke was 
employed by the Rahr Malting company until 15 years ago when he retired. He was 
a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran church here. Mrs. Thoke died 
in 1920.
In 1936 he moved to Milwaukee to reside.
Survivors are five sons, William of Vancouver, Wash., Rudolph of LaGrange, Ill., 
Herman of Wauwatosa, Robert F., and Gustave of this city; daughter, Mrs. Krause, 
of Milwaukee; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Vogelsang funeral home, 
with interment in Evergreen cemetery. The body will arrive from Milwaukee Sunday 
afternoon and may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 25, 1940  P. 2
*********
[d. 10-25-1940 at Milwaukee, WI/age 82 yrs.]


ROBERT THOKE

Robert Thoke, 79, of 864 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday after an extended 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thoke was born March 26, 1890, at Hamlin, Germany, son of the late Herman 
and Bertha Helfer Thoke. He came to the United States with his parents when he 
was two years of age. The family settled at Milwaukee, and he came to Manitowoc 
in 1901.
Mr. Thoke had been a vice president of Lakeside Machine Shop and a master mechanic 
until retiring in 1956. He married Elizabeth Diedrich May 14, 1914. She died in 
March of 1958 and he married Mrs. Rose Tills in 1962. 
She survives along with a son, William Thoke, of Indianapolis, Ind.; three daughters, 
Mrs. Louis (Betty) Mattice, of West Allis, Mrs. Kenneth (Rita) Baker of Topeka, 
Kans., and Mrs. Richard (Clara) Trout, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two stepdaughters, 
Mrs. Paul Mahnke and Mrs. Kenneth Mueller, of Manitowoc; a brother, Gust Thoke, of 
Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Krause, of Milwaukee and eight grandchildren. Three 
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1969  P. 28 
*********
[d. at Milwaukee WI]
*********
Robert Thoke and Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dietrich, Green 
Street, were married yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Machmiller 
performing the ceremony. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip to the afternoon 
to visit with relatives at Wittenberg, Madison and Milwaukee. They will locate in 
this city. The groom being a millwright in the employ of the Wm Rahr Sons Co.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 15, 1914 page 2


ROSE TILLS THOKE

Mrs. Rose Tills Thoke, 79, of 864 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. W. Eric Rauch will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thoke, nee Rose Seibel, was born Sept. 24, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late John and Mary Neuser Seibel. She was a Manitowoc area resident 
all her life. She was married to Charles H. Tills in 1917. He preceded her in 
death Nov. 11, 1947. She was married to Robert Thoke in 1962. He preceded her in 
death Aug. 26, 1969. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and First Lutheran 
Women.
Survivors include two sons-in-law and daughters, Paul G. and Gladys Mahnke and 
Kenneth H. and Bernice Mueller, of Manitowoc, a step-son, William Thoke, of Michigan 
City, Ind., three step-daughters, Mrs. Louis (Betty) Mattice, of West Allis, Mrs. 
Kenneth (Rita) Baker of Topeka, Kans., and Mrs. Richard (Clara) Trout, of Colorado 
Springs, Colo.; two brothers, John, of Clintonville and August of Riverside, Calif.; 
two sisters, Mrs. Mae Smejkal and Mrs. Regina Lensmire, of Manitowoc; four grand-
children; six great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. A brother, Arthur 
and two sisters, Clara Blahnik and Anna Radey, preceded her in death.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1975  P. 3
*******
[d. 06-10-1975/age 79 yrs./widow of Charles Tills and Robert Thoke]
(Rose Thoke/24 Sep 1895/Jun 1975/SSDI)


CHARLOTTE H. THOMAS

Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, 61, of 3208-G Peto St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thomas, nee Charlotte Smith, was born June 26, 1915, at Frankfort, Mich., 
daughter of the late Chester and Hannah Anderson Smith. She was married to William A. 
Thomas Oct. 7, 1933, at Frankfort. The couple lived in Frankfort until 195_ then 
moving to Manitowoc. She was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Gordon, of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Marilyn) 
Roth and Miss Katherine Thomas, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Richtey, of 
Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death March 30, 1963. 
A daughter, Janice, and a brother, Lawrence, also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Wednesday evening 
and Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1976  P. 5


DEMIS THOMAS

Demis Thomas died, wife of Joseph Thomas.
Manitowoc Herald, 1862 Jan 23


GEORGIA BORCHERDT THOMAS

Mrs. George Thomas, 71, of Concord, Calif., formerly of Manitowoc, died at 
Concord Thursday following a short illness. She had been making her home with 
a daughter, Mrs. David Bishop, at Concord the past three years.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Monday afternoon but a definite 
announcement will be made Saturday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
The former Georgia Hale Oppen was born Aug. 23, 1892, in Cook County, Ill., 
daughter of the late George and Mary Ohlson Hale. She was married to the late 
William Borcherdt and a short while after his death she was married to George 
Thomas, who also preceded her in death. She had worked for 22 years for the 
former Henderson-Hoyt Co., Manitowoc.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. David (Ann) Bishop of Concord, Calif.; a 
brother, John Hale, of Manitowoc; two grandchildren; and three great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1964  P. T3
********
Buried with 1st husband William Borcherdt
[place of death: Concord, CA./burial on Wm. J. Borcherdt lot/former widow of 
Wm. J. Borcherdt]


HELEN L. THOMAS

Helen Lorrain Ester Thomas, age 65, of 1131 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
October 18, 1993, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Arno Wolfgramm and Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate. 
Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was (sic) January 24, 1928, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Fred and Lily 
Winter Kiekhaefer. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, graduating from 
Lincoln High School in 1946. She has been a life long resident of Manitowoc. She 
worked for the Aluminum Specialty Company, Manitowoc, for 16 years, retiring 
January 1, 1979. She bowled for various teams in Manitowoc for many years. She 
was a lover of life. Her children and grandchildren were a very important part 
of her life. She married Joseph G. Laux S., May 10, 1948, and then married 
William E. Thomas, February 3, 1979, at Manitowoc. Bill preceded her in death 
September 8, 1991. She is a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Lodge No. 18, of the International 
Shipmasters Association.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Janice Laux Jr., 
Manitowoc, John and Lily Laux, Grand Forks, N.D., David and Nancy Laux, Manitowoc, 
Peter and Judy Laux, Oshkosh; one daughter, Jeanne Laux, Manitowoc; step children 
include, Michael and Patty Thomas, Manitowoc, Steven Thomas, Florida, Cynthia and 
David Longmeyer, Manitowoc, Susan Thomas, Manitowoc, Lori and George Jones, 
Ferguson, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Herbert and Joyce Kiekhaefer, Appleton, Fred and Katy Kiekhaefer, 
Milwaukee; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Woodrow Walker, Manitowoc, 
Florence and Merle Foreman, San Diego, Calif.; four very special friends, Jeanette 
Leischner, Annie Tute, Marion Wagner, Carol Gagnon, all of Manitowoc. She is also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 
9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home 
is assisting the family.
Memorials would be appreciated to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or 
the American Diabetes Foundation.
Herald Times Reporter, October 19, 1993 P. A2
*********
[widow of William E. Thomas]


IRENE H. THOMAS

Heart Attack Blamed For Death of Young Girl at Local Beach 
No Pulse Reported But Reinhardt Works on Body Three Hours 
Although help was close by and the body was brought to shore in less than a 
minute after her collapse, Irene Thomas, 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Thomas, 1027 South 25th street, lost her life late Tuesday afternoon at 
the southside bathing beach.
Rescue workers led by Melvin Reinhardt, the life guard at the beach, worked for 
over three hours at resuscitation efforts over the body of the girl on the beach 
but without avail. Doctors summoned pronounced that death was caused by a heart 
attack.
Miss Thomas, in company with Pearl Neuser, a school friend she had chummed with 
ever since she came here from Two Rivers to reside last July, went to the south-
side beach yesterday afternoon for a swim. She was a good swimmer, having learned 
at the Vits pool at the high school. Both girls were only a short distance from 
shore and not over their depth when Miss Thomas collapsed. Miss Neuser said she 
thought at first the girl was about to make an underwater dive toward her but 
when she did not come to the surface she clutched at the limp body.
Reinhardt Rushed
About this time, Reinhardt noticed that something was wrong with Miss Thomas and 
rushed out into the water. He was at her side in a moment and carried the body to 
shore.
Reinhardt, assisted by Charles Hubbard, Oliver Raduenz and Joseph Traurig, worked 
over the body for three hours, although three physicians, summoned to the scene, 
said that there was no pulse response. Robert Lindwall, in charge of swimming 
classes at the high school, also hurried to the beach and assisted with artificial 
respiration.
(snip)
Pearl Neuser told the frantic parents and the sister when they reached the beach 
that she and Miss Thomas were well inside the life buoys at the beach and that Miss 
Thomas ducked under the water and seemed to be trying to catch at the Neuser girl’s 
feet. She said she seized her by the back of her bathing suit and then felt the body 
go limp in her arms. 
It was nearly dark last night be-..
(Cont. on Page 20)…HEART ATTACK AT BEACH BLAMED FOR DEATH IN WATER (Cont. from page 1)..
fore resuscitation efforts were abandoned. Melvin Reinhardt, the beach guard, who has 
eleven lives to his credit, was in a state of exhaustion when he was finally forced 
to stop his attempt at reviving the girl and taken to his home. City authorities 
complimented Reinhardt for his attendance to duty, even after all hope was lost and 
the death was known to have been caused by the girl’s heart rather than drowning.
The parents and the sister of the Thomas girl remained at the beach until the last.
Miss Thomas was approaching her sixteenth birthday when her life was snuffed out here 
Tuesday. She was born in September 15 years ago at Minneapolis. Three years ago her 
parents moved to Two Rivers from Minneapolis to engage in the restaurant business there. 
Last July they came to this city, Mr. Thomas taking over an eating house near Tenth and 
Washington streets.
Miss Thomas was a sophomore last year in the Lincoln high school and was looking forward 
with anticipation to entering her junior year here next September. 
Besides the parents, one sister, Evelyn, at home, survives. 
The remains were removed last night to the Leschke funeral home where they may be viewed 
tonight and Thursday.
Funeral services will be held from the Leschke funeral home Friday at 8:45 a.m. and at 
9 a.m. at a high mass at the st. Boniface church. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1933  P. 10 
********
[Irene Helen/bur. 07-14-1933/age 15 yrs/cause: accidental drowning/
bur. in 10-4-L grave #70 on 7/14/1933 but moved to Sec. P on 4/20/1945, 
John H. Thomas lot/wood box]


JANICE B. THOMAS

Miss Janice B. Thomas, 19, of 3208 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officaite and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Janice was born June 7, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
William A. and Charolette Smith Thomas. She was a senior at Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her mother, two sisters and a brother (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 31, 1971 P. 20


JAY ALLEN THOMAS

Jay A. Thomas, age 34, of 1019 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
July 15, 2005 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. Jay was born on April 5, 
1971 in Manitowoc, son of the James B. Sr. and Kathleen (Naidl) Thomas. He 
attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and was employed at Fisher Hamilton for 
over six years. Jay was a lifelog member of the Immortals Motorcycle Club. He was 
a collector of many different things and enjoyed restoring old muscle cars.
Survivors include his parents, Jim and Kathleen Thomas, Manitowoc, one brother and 
sister-in-law, James B. Jr. and Rae Ann Thomas, Two Rivers; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Victoria (Mark) Puterbaugh, Manitowoc, Jennifer Keller, Manitowoc; 
two sons, Jordan Thomas and Jasen Thomas, Manitowoc; his fiancée, Michelle Dufek, 
Manitowoc and children, Shaun and Shayla; maternal grandmother, Irene Naidl, 
Manitowoc; two uncles, Roger  (Donna) Naidl, Manitowoc, Vernon (Terry) Thomas, 
Davenport, Iowa; eight nephews and three nieces also survive. He was preceded in 
death by his maternal grandfather, Harold Naidl; paternal grandparents, Martha 
and Clayton Thommas and good friend, Sonny Muharsky, (IMC)
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 4 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2005. Visitation will continue on Friday, 
July 22, 2005 from 9 am until the time of service at 11 am at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, July 22, 2005 at the 
Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Philip Haile 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 4th floor ICU doctors and 
nurses, and to all his friends for their caring and support.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 2005


JOHN THOMAS    (d. 1939)

John Thomas, 37, South 31st street, died today at the Madison General hospital,
where he was sent a ?????? ago from Maple Crest Sanatorium here for an operation.
Thomas' body is being sent here tomorrow. He is survived by his wido and five
children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 27, 1939  p.2
********
REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS 
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave
to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to tubercular
patients had and determined since the filing of my last report, January 1, 1936,
up to and including the first day of January, 1937
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
John Thomas, resident of the City of Manitowoc. Committed to Maple Crest
Sanatorium on the 30th day of October, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.G. Strong.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
*******
[cause: pulmonary tuberculosis]


JOHN H. THOMAS    (d. 1936)

John H. Thomas, 63, former Manitowoc and Two Rivers businessman, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack Sunday afternoon at his home, 411 N. Broadway, Green Bay. He 
had just returned from a visit at Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Green 
Bay, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thomas had engaged in the hotel and resort business at Manitowoc, Two Rivers 
and Tomahawk, Wis., prior to retiring five years ago. He had been a partner in the 
Northwestern Hotel at Green Bay. His wife died in November of 1954 and a daughter, 
Mrs. Evelyn Poby, in May of 1955. In recent years he had resided with a son-in-law, 
Alfred Poby, Green Bay.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Frances Thomas, a brother, Frank and three 
sisters, Mrs. Lily Sifwinski, Mrs. Sophie Schumacher and Mrs. Wanda Henzier, of 
Chicago; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Blaney Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Tuesday here the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and by Msgr. H. C. Head at 730 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1956  P. 16
*********
[John Henry/d. 10-07-1956 at Green Bay WI/age 63 yrs.]


JOSEPH THOMAS    (d. 1876)

Death of Jos. Thomas on Saturday after a long illness. The fire 
department, of which he was a devoted member, carried him to his grave.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1876
********
GONE TO REST
It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of another old resident 
and esteemed citizen who brought his earthly labors and cares to a close 
on Saturday of last week. Mr. Joseph Thomas, long and favorably known by 
all the old settlers who have lived here from the time our city was but a 
small village to the present day, passed quietly away from life to enter 
upon the silent slumbers of the grave. Mr. Thomas has been suffering for a 
long time, prostrated by some gastric affection, baffling the skill of 
physicians which finally culminated in his death. He was a man well along 
in years, having passed the page of 56 years, highly esteemed by all who 
knew him. His mortal remains were interred on Tuesday accompanied by the 
Fire Department of which he was a member and a large attendance of friends 
and acquaintances who mourn his loss. Requiscat in pace.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Feb. 10, 1876
********
IN PROBATE--,MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Thomas, deceased.
On reading and filing the Petition of Frank Becker and Minnie Thomas of Manitowoc 
city representing among other things that Jos. Thomas late of Manitowoc City and 
County Wis. on the 5th day of Feb. A.D., 1876, at Manitowoc City, died intestate, 
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State and that the said petition 
Frank Becker is a creditor and the said petitioner Minnie Thomas is the Widow of 
said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Minnie Thomas 
or some other suitable person granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard 
before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 13 day of March, A.D., 1876, at 
10 o'clock A.M. at my office in said County.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and 
to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a Weekly Newspaper 
published at the City of Manitowoc in said County.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Dated the 12th day of February A.D., 1876.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 24, 1876 P. 2


JOSEPH THOMAS    (d. 1887)

JO. THOMSON (sic) a young man of 22 died in Chicago of typhoid fever this week. 
His remains were brought to this city for interment. His parents live in the 
Third ward.
Manitowoco Pilot, October 6, 1887 P. 3
********
[age 21 yrs./cause: typhoid fever]


LOUISE THOMAS

Mrs. John H. (Louise) Thomas, 6__, of 411 N. Broadway, Green Bay, former 
Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly at a Green Bay hospital Sunday night.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Green Bay. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Surviving are her husband; daughter, Mrs. Alfred Poby of Green Bay; sister, 
Mrs. John Kanvick of Bridger, Mont., brother, Stanley Giercrzynska of 
Chicago; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Blaney Funeral, Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1954  P. 18 
*******
[d. 11-28-1954 at Green Bay, WI/age 61 yrs./bur. on John H. Thomas lot]


MARION L. THOMAS

Mrs. William Thomas, 48, of 1131 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died late Tuesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thomas, nee Marion L. Pleuss, was born Aug. 27, 1928, daughter of Mrs. 
Lillian Pleuss and the late Carl Pleuss. She attended St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran School, Newtonburg, and was graduated from Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, in 1946. Mrs. Thomas was a Manitowoc resident most of her life. 
She was married to William E. Thomas July 8, 1952, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Thomas 
was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and 
Susan Thomas, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Steven, of Manitowoc; three daughters, 
Cynthia, Susan and Lorie, at home; her mother, Mrs. Lillian Pleuss, of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Howard Pleuss, of Appleton and nieces, nephews and cousins. Her father 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 
Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service Saturday. Memorials 
may be made to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1977 P. 22
*********
[d. 06-14-1977/age 48 yrs./wife of William E. Thomas]


NANCY LOUISE THOMAS

Funeral services were held last Friday for Nancy nine weeks old daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Easton Orlopp, 1202 Marshall street, who died suddenly last 
Thursday.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, March 26, 1937  P. 6
*******
[cause: broncho pneumonia]


STEVEN C. THOMAS

Steven C. Thomas, age 54, of Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the 
Clement Zablocki V.A. Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Steven was born on Jan. 29, 1954, in Manitowoc, son of the late William E. and 
Marion L. (Haupt) Thomas. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne. Steven was 
previously employed with Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay and was a past member 
of the Boilermakers Union Local 449.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at 
the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Burial of his 
cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2008


WILLIAM THOMAS

Death on Tues. in a local hospital of William Thomas following an 
appendix operation. The deceased was born here 10 Aug. 1873 and 
followed the profession of a tailor. The funeral will take place 
this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900
********
[cause: appendicitis]


WILLIAM E. THOMAS    (d. 1991)

William E. Thomas, 65, of 1131 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
September 8, 1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 11, at First Germany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Revs. Arno Wolfgramm and Bruce Bitter will 
officiate and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
He was born March 29, 1926 at Mason County, Mich., son of the late Earl James 
Thomas and Mary Ethyl Kirke. He grew up in Michigan and graduated from the 
Scottville High School in Scottville, Mich. He lived in Michigan until moving 
to Manitowoc 39 years ago. He was a Captain for the American Steamship Company, 
sailing on the Great Lakes for 32 years, retiring, February 1, 1989. He married 
Marion L. Pleuss July 8, 1952 at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 14, 
1977. He then married Helen Kiekhaefer Laux, February 3, 1979 at Manitowoc. 
He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, American Legion 
Drews Bleser Post No. 88 and the International Ship Masters Association. He 
served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946 serving overseas during 
World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law, 
Michael and Patty Thomas of Manitowoc, Steven Thomas; three daughters and two 
sons-in-law, Cynthia and David Longmeyer of Manitowoc, Susan Thomas of Manitowoc, 
Lori and George Jones of Ferguson, Iowa; step children include, Joseph and 
Janice Laux of Manitowoc, John and Lilly Laux of Grand Forks, N.D., David and 
Nancy Laux of Manitowoc, Jeanne and John Wedzieha of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and 
Peter Laux of Oshkosh, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marge 
Thomas of Slidell, La.; a sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Howard Nelson 
of Pentwater, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 11:30 am 
Wednesday until the time of services at 1:30 pm. Memorials would be appreciated 
for First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 
of New York.  Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 9, 1991 page B8
**********
[widower of Marion L. Thomas]


AMY E. THOMM

Mrs. Steven (Amy E.) Thamm, age 32, of 435 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, May 20, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celerated by Rev. William 
Zimmer with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born April 4, 1963, in Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and Eleanor J. Wood 
Deubler. She attended the Manitowoc Public School System graduating from Lincoln 
High School in 1981. She continued her education at Silver Lake College and 
Lakeshore Technical College graduating with an Associate Degree as a Medical 
Assistant. Amy had been employed with the Manitowoc Clinic and then with Memorial 
Hospital in Manitowoc as a medical assitant in the hospital laboratory. She 
married Steven G. Thomm on October 15, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Steven, two daughters, Amanda and Elise Thomm, 
both at home; her parents, Robert and Eleanor Deubler, Manitowoc; two brothers 
and one sister-in-law, Christopher and Ellen Deubler, Two Rivers, Robert W. 
Deubler, Larabee; one sister and brother-in-law, Kristine and Dean Kirst, Dubuque, 
Iowa; her paternal grandparents, Milton and Rose Deubler, Manitowoc; her father-in-
law and mother-in-law, Arden and Donna Thomm, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Miss 
Lisa Thomm, Manitowoc; one niece; one nephew; along with other relatives and friends 
surviving. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joseph E. and 
Carolyn Wood.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the 
time of srvice at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangments.
Memorials would be appreciated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the American 
Cancer Society.
Amy was a very special and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister whose talents 
were evident to everyone who knew her.
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1995 P. A2
********
[bur. on Robert Deubler lot]


ALETTA THOMPSEN

Mrs. Thompson, mother of Mrs. Maria Edwards, is very seriously ill 
at the home of her daughter, 720 North Seventh street. Mrs. Thompson 
has reached an advanced age and has been a sufferer from asthma for 
many years. Relatives abroad have been summoned. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 17, 1901, p. 1 
********** 
Another weary pilgrim in life's journey has received the summons home 
and the soul of Mrs. Aletta Thompson, now rests with Him who gave it 
birth. Seventy-four years marked the period of her earthly existence 
and during the past few months she had suffered much, afflicted with 
asthma. A few days ago she contracted a cold, and an illness developed 
which it was impossible for her feeble system to combat. Her death 
occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria Edwards, North Seventh 
Street. 
Mrs. Thompson was born at Kragara (?) Norway, Dec. 16, 1926, and for 
more than half a century had been a resident of Manitowoc, coming here 
in 1844. She was mother of six children, four of who survive to mourn 
her loss. They are; Mrs. Maria Edwards, Mrs. Martha Weblin, City(?); 
Theodore Thompson, Denver, Joseph Thompson, St. Louis Mo. Decedent was 
a woman whose life was the embodiment of faith and duty, whose chief 
delight was found in the love of her children and whose nature was of 
helpful and happy disposition. The lavish affection bestowed those near 
and dear to her brought a generous return of enjoyment and gave to her, 
in the declining days of her life, a happiness that even Death could 
not shadow. Funeral announcement will be made tomorrow. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 22, 1901, p. 1 
********
Deaths of a Week:
Mrs. Aletta Thompson, aged seventy four years died at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Maria Edwards on North seventh street. The deceased came to this country 
in 1844. Four children survive her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 24, 1901 pg. 1
********
Death here Tues. of 74-yr. old Mrs. Aletta Thompson following a severe chill
which because of her age and bodily weakness she was unable to throw off.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901
********
[Alitta THOMPSON/bur. 01-22-1901/age 74 yrs./cause: old age]


ANNA T. THOMPSEN

Mrs. Anna T. Thompsen, 77, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Bible Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gordon K. Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn., will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompsen, nee Anna Gulliksen, was born April 16, 1894, at Arendal, 
Norway, daughter of the late Gunerius and Anna Ellingsen Gulliksen. She 
came to the United States as a young girl. She was married to John Thompsen 
Nov. 18, 191?, at Brooklyn, N.Y.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Alma) Fisk, of Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Frederickson, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anne Larson, of 
Madison, and two granddaughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.)at home.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6-9 
o'clock this Tuesday evening until noon Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 24, 1971
*********
[d. 08-23-1971/age 77 yrs./bur. on Rev. Kenneth E. Fisk lot]
(16 Apr 1894/Aug 1971/SSDI)


ALICE THOMPSON

Mrs. Alice Thompson, 87, of 1817 E. Fairmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, died 
Saturday, December 6, 1986 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Hays will officiate with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson was born March 31, 1899 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mayor 
John H. and Mary Raeuber Schroeder. She was educated in Manitowoc and later 
attended Carol College in Waukesha. She married Maurice Thompson in 1929 and he 
preceded her in death in 1964.
Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and John Singletary of 
Virginia Beach, Virginia and Miss Jane and Miss Ruth Thompson of Baltimore, 
Maryland, two grandchildren and other relatives and friends also survive. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 12 noon on Wednesday until 
the hour of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 8, 1986 page 16
*******
[at Baltimore MD/widow of Maurice Thompson]


ANTON THOMPSON    (d. 1961)

Anton Thompson, 87, of 520 N. 1131 St., Wauwatosa, and formerly of Manitowoc, 
died at 1 p.m. Saturday at a Milwaukee hospital after an illness of one year.
Graveside funeral services with family prayers will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thompson was born April 29, 1874, at Valders, son of the late John and 
Gertrude Skatrud Thompson. He attended Valders schools and was a salesman for 
many years for Plumb and Nelson Wholesale Grocery Co. of Manitowoc.
He married Helen McCabe May 27, 1900, at Menasha, and they resided at Manitowoc 
until 1950, when he moved to Milwaukee. Prior to his retirement at 65 years of 
age he also was employed as a salesman for Schultz Brothers Wholesale Grocery 
Co. of Sheboygan. His wife preceded him in death in 1950. 
A charter member of the United Commercial Travelers of Manitowoc, Thompson was 
honored in 1953 for 50 years membership in Manitowoc Council 232. He was living 
at Milwaukee at the time but continued his membership.
Survivors include a son, Austin of Chicago; six daughters, Mrs. Ruth Dodge 
Schwarz of Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Norma Dolan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Grace Welnzier 
of Oshkosh, Mrs. Joseph Blake of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. Patricia Higgins 
of Wauwatosa and Betty of Wauwatosa; a brother, Peter of Crandon, Forest County; 
a sister, Mrs. Jenny LeHay of Daggett, Mich., five grandsons and one great 
grandson.
Friends may call at Brett Funeral Home, 2001 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, 
until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1961  P. 13
*********
[d. 05-06-1961 at Wauwatosa WI/age 87 yrs.]


ANTHONY THOMPSON

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1906:
A 3-mo. old son of Anton Thompson here died Sunday and was buried Tuesday.
********
Anthony Clare Thompson
birth: 25 November 1905 Menasha
death: 25 February 1906 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Creeks
residence: 1906 Manitowoc
father: Anthony Thompson
mother: Nellie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
(Note: This is where we found his entry)


ARTHUR H. THOMPSON

Arthur H. Thompson, 50, lifelong resident of city and county, died suddenly 
last night at his home on route 4, Manitowoc, west of the city in the town 
of Manitowoc Rapids.
Mr. Thompson was found dead in bed this morning when his brother, Reuben, 
with whom he resided, went to call him.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Pauls Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. R.W. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The body will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Frazier 
mortuary.
Mr. Thompson was born in the town of Manitowoc in 1896. In recent years he had 
been employed as a truck driver by the Schmitt Lumber company. He never married.
Survivors are four brothers, Elmer of Racine, Carl of Whitewater, Bert of this 
city, and Reuben of Manitowoc Rapids; two sisters, Miss Inga of this city and 
Mrs. Edward Bauer of Racine.
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1946 P. 2
********
[d. 06-25-1946/age 50 yrs./bur. on Inga Thompson lot]


BABY THOMPSON    (d. 1905)

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson died March 21 and was buried March 22nd.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 30, 1905
********
[premature birth]


BENJ. LARAY THOMPSON    (d. 1893)

A child of Mr. Thompson of the town of Manitowoc died of diphtheria on Tuesday 
and was buried the same day. Another is fatally ill. Thus far Mr. Thompson has 
lost three children in a short time through this dread disease.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 23, 1893  P. 3
********
[age 2 yrs./cause: diptheria]


BERTHA THOMPSON

Mrs. Bertha E. Thompson, 95, formerly of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, June 8, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Hays will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson was born March 12, 1890, at Germany, daughter of the late Fred 
and Emily Post Lohse. She was educated in the Manitowoc School System. She was 
married to Meade Thompson, Oct. 29, 1910, at Manitowoc. The couple resided in 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George and Ethel Thompson of Little 
Chute, Wis; a daughter and son-in-law, Violet and Fred Steffen of Manitowoc; a 
brother, Edward Lohse of Florida; seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren 
and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Mead in 1981, a great grandduaghter, four brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. 
There will be no Monday evening visitation. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are 
handling funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1985 P. 3
********
[widow of Meade N. Thompson]
********
MISS LOHSE A BRIDE
Marriage to Meade Thompson Celebrated Today
Miss Bertha Lohse and Meade Thompson were principals to a quiet wedding solemnized 
at the parsonage of St. Paul's M.E. Church this afternoon, Rev. E.C. Potter 
officiating. Miss Helen Lohse and Harvey Thompson were the attendants to the bridal 
couple. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride on 
South 12th Street where a wedding dinner was served. The wedding was a quiet affair 
only a few intimate friends and the families being present. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson 
will take up their residence immediately at the corner of Sixth and Cleveland Ave. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lohse and is a popular South side young 
lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. N.T. Thompson and is a well known employe 
of the Richard's Iron Works.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 29, 1910


BURT M. THOMPSON

Bert (sic) M. Thompson, 72, of 1415 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 5, 1893, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late 
Thomas and Martha Anderson Thompson. He married Edna Miller in 1923 at Waukegan, 
Ill., and she died in March, 1950. He married Clara Belle Wiesner April 19, 
1952, at Union Grove, Wis. Mr. Thompson was a carpenter, member of the St. Paul 
Men’s Brotherhood, Carpenters Local 849 and the American Legion. He was a World 
War I veteran and saw service overseas in the ambulance corps from 1917-1918.
Survivors are the wife, three sons, Robert of Downers Grove, Ill., Paul of 
Manitowoc and Specialist James in Viet Nam; three daughters, Mrs. Randolph 
(Kathryn) Englund of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Lou) York of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Albert (Judith)Fetting of Des Plaines, Ill.; two brothers, Elmer of Racine 
and Reuben of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Inga of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ada Bauer 
of Union Grove, and 14 grandchildren. Five brothers and a sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. A memorial has been 
established for the church building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1966  P. 4


CARL THOMPSON    (d. 1893)

The fourth child of Mr. Thompson of the town of Manitowoc died on Sunday 
last and was buried the same day.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 30, 1893  P. 3
***********
[age 9 mo./cause: diptheria]


CAROLINE THOMPSON

OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES AT AGE OF 86 
Mrs. Karen (sic) Thompson, widow of Nels Thompson, died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Peter Scheuer, Route 5, Sunday morning, her demise being due 
to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon 
from the home, Rev. O.K. Espeseth officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Thompson was eighty-six, having been born in 1837 in Norway. She came to 
America at the age of sixteen and settled in this county where in 1858 she was 
married to Mr. Thompson who preceded her in death many years ago. She is 
survived by eight children, Nels and Clarence Thompson of Newman, California; 
Mrs. George Craite of Milwaukee; Mrs. Nic Scheuer, Mishicot; Mrs. Robert Nimz, 
West Allis; Norman and Henry Thompson and Mrs. Peter Scheuer, this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 3, 1923  P. 2
********
[cause: general anasarca/bur on Nils Thompson lot/
from burial book-Died 12/2/1923 in Manitowoc, age 86]


CAROLINE T. THOMPSON    (d. 1989)

Caroline T. Thompson, 69, of 421 S. 27th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
February 8, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Saturday at St. Paul Catholic church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Klingeisen 
will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Caroline Theresa Willmas was born December 3, 1919 in the Town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Mathias and Veronica Bogenschuetz Willmus. 
She married Robert M. Thompson on November 18, 1944 at Spring Valley, Wisconsin, 
and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 1948. He preceded her in death on July 17, 
1974. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church; St. Paul Parish Women; 
and the Women's Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Debra Thompson of 
Minneapolis and Roger and Sylvia Thompson of Othello, Washington; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Barbara and George Decker and Mary and James Carlson of Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Mavis Willmas of Spring Valley, Wisconsin; 
a sister, Bernita Worth of Longview, Washington; and six grandchildren, Sara and 
Emily Decker, Melissa and Megan Carlson, Seth and Matthew Thompson.
Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, from 10 am Saturday to the time of 
services. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 9, 1989 page B9
*********
[widow of Robert Thompson]


CECLIA THOMPSON

City and County:
Mrs. Chris Thompson of this city died on Saturday night last.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 12, 1897  pg. 3
********
[cause: gastritis]


CHARLES THOMPSON    (d. 1912)

Charles Thompson, a well known West Side man, died at the home of 
his mother Mrs. Wallace Barber, Sunday after an illness of several 
weeks, death being due to complications. He was 25 years of age 
and had been a resident here for several years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  Monday, December 23, 1912  pg. 7
*********
[cause: pernicious anemia]


CHARLES T. THOMPSON   (d. 2003)

Charles T. Thompson, age 82, of 1217 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
Dec. 25, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Wesley United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Neil Piepenburg will officiate, with burial 
of his cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Charles was born Feb. 21, 1921 in Manitowoc, son of the late Tracy and Martha 
(Stockmeyer) Thompson. He attended Manitowoc schools, graduating with the class 
of 1939 from Lincoln High School. On Aug. 30, 1941, he married the former Lucile 
Pierce at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Soon after that he enlisted in 
the U.S. Navy. He trained as a aviation machinist and an air gunner. Charles was 
assigned to a Navy Air Squadron, seeing service in the South Pacific, mainly at 
Guadalcanal. After the war, he attended classes on mechanics and spent many of 
his working years building and repairing engines at Ridge Motor Supply and finally 
assembling and installing engines for cranes at the Manitowoc Company. Charles did 
some traveling and golfing in his retirement until health problems overcame him.
Survivors include his wife: Lucile Thompson, Manitowoc; two daughters and their 
families: Lynn Thompson and her sons: Robert and Edward Thiry, all of Casco; daughter: 
Gail Timm, Cottage Grove, and her children: Jenny (Jay) Scherer, Whitewater; and their 
son: Andrew; grandson: Zach (Leah) Timm, Roseville, Minn.; one sister: Mary Hasheck, 
Two Rivers; other relatives and friends also survive. Charles was preceded in death 
by three brothers: Wilbur, Robert and Edward; and two sisters: Lila and Edna.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Thompson family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 2003 P. A3


CHARLOTTE THOMPSON

Mrs. Thompson, of this city, died on Sunday morning of consumption. She had 
been ill for the past seven or eight years. She leaves one son and two daughters 
to mourn her loss. The deceased lived in this city for many years, and during 
her life, had her share of sorrow. Some years ago her husband died. His death 
was soon followed by that of her oldest daughter, and soon after another died. 
Then disease came to her, and slowly, but surely, her lamp of life went out. 
Her son Henry arrived here a few weeks ago, and it was some consolation to the 
dying lady to have her children around her when she breathed her last.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 6, 1883 P. 1
********
(Sunday was November 4, 1883)
********
(1870 Manitowoc ward 1 census:
James Thompson sailor age 43; wife Charlotte age 40; Henry age 16; Margaret age 15;
Sarah age 13; Carlotte age 6; Ellen age 5; Adda age 3; Emma age 1.)
(1880 Manitowoc ward 1 census:
Charl. Thomson age 46; Henry age 24; Lotte age 16; Nellie age 14; Emma age 9)
********
[Mrs. Thompson/bur. 11-05-1883/age 64 yrs.]
********
(The following is for her daughter, Sarah):
SARAH THOMPSON
Died - In this city, May 21st, 1876, Miss Sarah Thompson, daughter of the 
late James Thompson and Mrs. Charlotte Thompson, aged 18 years, 8 months 
and 18 days.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., June 1, 1876


CHRIST. THOMPSON

C.D. Thompson, an old resident of our city, died yesterday of a cancer ailment 
with which he had suffered for several years. He reached the age of 70 years 
and is survived by his widow and a brother.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909
*********
Christ. O. Thompson (sic), an old settler of this city, died at noon Wednesday 
at his home on North Tenth street aged 70 years. His death was due to cancer. 
He was born in Norway and immigrated to this country when a young man, locating 
in this city where he had resided over 40 years. He followed the occupation of 
ship carpenter and was employed in the local yards for many years. He had been 
ill about a year and a few months ago underwent an operation at Chicago. After 
returning home it was thought that he was improving and hope for his recovery 
was entertained by his relatives and friends. He was an honest man and good 
citizen and was held in esteem and respect by all who knew him. He leaves a wife 
and one brother, Thos. Thompson of Chicago. The funeral will be held Sunday 
afternoon. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 16, 1909
*********
[Christ. Thompson/aged 70 years/cause: cancer of face]


CLARABELL D. THOMPSON

Funeral services for Mrs. Burt Thompson, 71, of 1415 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday 
at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson officiated and 
burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Clarabelle Wiesner(sic), was born Aug. 9, 1899, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Louis and Lilly Coutly Wiesner. She was married to Burt 
Thompson April 19, 1952, at Union Grove and the couple located at Manitowoc. 
She had been employed at Mirro Aluminum. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the 
American Lutheran Church Women and the Altar Guild of St. Paul Church. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1966.
Survivors include three stepsons, Robert of Downers Grove, Ill., Paul of 
Manitowoc and James of Milwaukee; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Randolph Englund 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph York of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Albert Fetting of Des 
Plaines, Ill.; a brother, Albert, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Viola Willert, 
of Manitowoc and 19 grandchildren.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1970  P. 7 
********
[widow of Burt Thompson]


EDNA THOMPSON

Mrs. Burt Thompson, 48, of 1022 Manila street, died Saturday afternoon at the 
Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran church, 
the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Edna Miller in the town of Manitowoc in 1901 and in 1923 was 
married at Highland Park, Ill., to Mr. Thompson. They located in this city. She 
was a member of the Ladies Aid society and the Women’s guild of the St. Paul 
congregation and the Legion auxiliary.
Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Kathy, Mary Lou and Judith at home; 
three sons, James and Bob at home and Paul in the U.S. air force in England; 
two brothers, George of this city and Ferdinand of the town of Manitowoc; three 
sisters, Mrs. Charles Brodtke of Cato, Mrs. Hugo Plinske and Mrs. Alfred Plinske 
of this city.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Tuesday noon. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until 
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1950  P. 2
********
[d. 03-22-1950/age 48 yrs./wife of Burt Thompson]


ELEANOR K. THOMPSON

Mrs. Elmer Thompson, 62, died Tuesday morning at the Ft. Lauderdale hospital, Ft. 
Lauderdale, Fla., following a short illness. Mrs. Thompson, nee Eleanore (sic) 
Bishop, was born in 1883, in Seymour, Wis. In 1900 she was married to Elmer 
Thompson, and they moved to Manitowoc in 1916 and resided here until moving to 
Florida six years ago.
The body will arrive in Manitowoc Thursday evening and services will be conducted 
at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Friday afternoon 
until the time of services Saturday.
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. John Wuellner of Hollywood, Fla.; son, 
Delbert of Bonduel; six brothers, John of Pulaski, Walter, Delbert and Charles 
of Seymour, Arthur and Raymond of Appleton; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Dill, Mrs. 
Augusta Krueger and Mrs. Helen Miller of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1946  P. 2
********
[d. 03-05-1946 at Ft. Lauderdale, FL./age 60 yrs./bur. on Elmer H. Thompson lot]


ELIZABETH C. THOMPSON    (d. 1912)

Mrs. Halver Thompson, wife of Captain Thompson, died Monday night 
at her home 803 North 8th street after a protracted illness.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Sweden in 1846, and came to this country 
in 1873, and the same year was married to Capt. Thompson, and they 
have resided here since. Besides a husband, six children survive, 
Theodore of Ludington, Mrs. M. Hocker and Olga, Chicago; Gustave, 
Kalamazoo, Mich,; Mrs. George Chatham, Wausau; Hilda of this city.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 29, 1912  pg. 1
********
The funeral of Mrs. Halvor Thompson took place this afternoon from 
St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 1, 1912 page 2
********
[bur. 03-01-1912/cause: liver trouble]


ELMER H. THOMPSON

Elmer H. Thompson, 76, former Manitowoc resident, died Friday at St. Vincent 
Hospital at Green Bay after a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Lindahl Funeral Home, 
Green Bay, the Rev. Arthur Wigdahl of Trinity Lutheran Church, Green Bay, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born at Fort Howard, Green Bay, in 1876 and married Elizabeth K. Bishop 
of Roselawn, Wis., in 1901. His wife died in 1946. In 1915 he came to Manitowoc 
where he was employed as a carpenter at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until 
1940 when he and his wife moved to Florida. Since the death of his wife he had 
spent his winters at Dania, Fla., and his summers at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. John Wuellner, in Green Bay. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Surviving are a son, Delbert of Bonduel; a daughter, Mrs. John Wuellner of Green 
Bay; a sister, Mayme Elertson of Compton, Calif., a brother, Sam, of Mountain, 
Wis., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1952 P. 2
********
[d. 10-31-1952 at Green Bay, WI/age 77 yrs.]


REV. GEORGE THOMPSON

.....the arrival of Rev. George W. Thompson, in August 1853, he coming from 
Cincinnati to take up the work.  At this time a mission was maintained at 
Robinson's settlement and the local church included thirty-three communicants.  
His ministry, however, was short for in 1854, while nursing cholera patients 
he fell ill of the dread disease and died on October 14th, his body being 
interred at Evergreen.
"History of Manitowoc County" by Ralph Plumb 1904, P. 187:
********
Rev. George Thompson died, he was 36 yrs. old. 
Manitowoc Herald, 14 Oct 1854
********
On Monday, the 9th instant, Rev'd George Thompson, Rector of St. James 
Parish, in this village, aged 36 years.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 14, 1854 P. 3
********
DIED - on Monday, the 9th inst, George Thompson, son of Irvine Thompson, Esq., 
of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Rector of St. James Parish, Manitowoc, aged 26 years. 
"We have fallen upon gloomy days." Days that bring their round of sorrow - days 
of bereavement to the State and desolation to the church.
The deceased came to this village a little more than a year ago and assumed the 
Rectorship of St. James Church. From the commencement he exhibited a devotion 
to his calling which seemed more than equal to a somewhat feeble constitution 
and until his strength utterly failed, never, for a moment, did his effective, 
but unonbtrusive energy relax. He possessed a mild and amiable disposition which 
endeared him to every member of his parish and secured for him a respect 
co-extensive with his acquaintances. He had not a single enemy, for he never gave 
offense. In sickness he was a warm sympathizer - in sorrow, a soothing friend. As 
a minister he seemed fully to realize the responsibilities of his office and his 
earnest and effective appeals will not soon be forgotten. In his counsels he was 
temporate and judicious, in his trials patient and enduring. He was a man whose 
excellent virtues were visible on every action -- who practiced all the good he 
taught. The anticipation of his death produced a shadow-- its realization has 
brought a cloud which may not soon disperse. To his church the affliction is most 
trying, for, just now, it seems to "stand alone with Heaven." And though we may 
not see "the wherefore of this chastening", still "we knew the blow hath pity in 
it and must bear its hard inflection for the boundless good that waits upon its 
smarting."
Manitowoc Herald, Oct. 14, 1854


GILBERT H. THOMPSON

G. Thompson, Civic Leader, Dies at 83 
Gilbert H. Thompson, 83, active for many years in civic and community affairs, 
died early Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital.
Mr. Thompson, 83, had been hospitalized since incurring a cerebral hemorrhage 
two weeks ago at home, 270 Memorial Dr. 
The native of Sherman City, Mich., had been a resident of the city 75 years, 
coming to Manitowoc when he was eight years old with his parents, the late John 
and Alice Schneider Thompson. He was born Sept. 6, 1882.
He married Katherine Mecha at Manitowoc April 17, 1901, and was engaged in cigar 
making following the trade for more than 35 years. Mrs. Thompson died in 1953.
Former Alderman 
Mr. Thompson was elected an alderman in 1916 and for 24 years represented the 
city’s Fifth Ward in that capacity. During this tenure he was a member of the 
board of public works and street committee of the council.
He also served for a number of years as secretary of the Fire and Police 
Commission, beginning in 1924, and the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission. 
In 1919, he was named deputy clerk of court. 
He was a candidate for mayor in 1933.
In 1953, Mr. Thompson was elected president of the homeowners and Taxpayers 
League. His memberships included the Eagles Aerie, Moose Lodge, Sheriff and 
Deputies Assn., Men’s Garden Club and the Gladiolus societies of Manitowoc 
County and Wisconsin. The charter member of the garden club served as president 
of this group and was honored by the state gladiolus organization with the 
Johnny E. Appleseed award for his contributions in horticulture.
Services Saturday 
Surviving him are a son, Walter G. Thompson, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) 
Wyman and Mrs. R. Peter (Carline) Hein, of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and 34 
great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Methodist Church. The 
Rev. Krist Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home after 5 o’clock this Friday 
afternoon until 12:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1966  P. 12


GUSTAV THOMPSON

From Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902:
29-yr. old Gustav Thompson died Tues. of consumption. The deceased, 
who was born here in Manitowoc, is survived by his widow as well as 
his father and a brother. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
*******
[cause: tuberculosis]


CAPT HALVOR THOMPSON

WELL KNOWN VESSEL CAPTAIN PASSES AWAY
Halvor Thompson, well known vessel captain and a resident of this city since 
the early seventies, passed away in death at his home, 803 North Eighth street, 
yesterday afternoon after having been confined to his bed but a few days. The 
captain had enjoyed robust health until a year ago last November when he 
sustained injuries by falling from a tree which he was in the act of trimming 
near his home, the injuries causing his steady decline. The decedent was born 
in Norway, October 3, 1849, and began his career as a sailor and navigator on 
the ocean when but fourteen years old. At the age of twenty-four he came to 
this country and direct to this city, following the lakes as captain of his own 
ships until about ten years ago when he sold his last vessel, the Francis Miner, 
since when he has led a retired life, his wife having passed away about the same 
time.
The deceased is survived by four daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. J.W. 
Patterson and Mrs. Robert Siegler of Chicago, Mrs. George Chatham of LaCrosse, 
Miss Hilda Thompson of Milwaukee, Theodore Thompson of Ludington and Gust J. 
Thompson of Kalamazoo, Mich. Seven grand children also survive. The funeral 
will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the William Frazier under-
taking parlors and the remains will be placed at rest at Evergreen cemetery, 
Rev. Espeseth conducting the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, Febrruary 14, 1922 P.1
********
The funeral of Capt. Halver Thompson will be held Thursday afternoon from the 
chapel at Evergreen not from the Frazier Undertaking parlors as stated yesterday. 
The Rev. O.K. Espeseth will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 15, 1922 P.3
********
[bur. 02-16-1922/cause: valvular heart lesions/bur on Theodore A. Thompson lot]


HARVEY M. THOMPSON    (d. 1967)

Harvey Thompson, 84, of 834 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Krist Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thompson was born Nov. 1, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late Nels and 
Mathilda Thompson Thompson(sic), and was a lifelong resident of the city. He 
worked for O. Torrison Co., North End Clothing Store and National Liquor Store 
before retiring in April, 1956. He married Mary Ferdon Jan. 21, 1913, at 
Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Robert F., of Manitowoc and Weslev (sic) 
of Gardena, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Nida Clusen, of Manitowoc, a brother, Meade, 
of Manitowoc, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son and a 
sister preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1967  P. 6
********
[bur. on Mary Thompson lot]
(b. 4 Nov. 1882/d. Jan. 1967/SSDI)


HARVEY WM. THOMPSON JR.   (d. 1946)

Harvey Thompson Jr., 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Thompson of 834 North 
Fifth street, died this morning at the home. He had been seriously ill for 
some time.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Thompson home.
He was born in this city in 1930. Survivors are the parents and two brothers, 
Wesley at Long Beach, Calif., and Pfc. Robert in the U.S. army on Okinawa in 
the south Pacific.
The body will be removed to the home from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral 
parlors Sunday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1946  P. 2
*******
[d. 04-26-1946/age 15 yrs./bur. on Mary Thompson lot]


HELEN THOMPSON    (d. 1970)

Mrs. Norman Thompson, 87, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. William Jacobs, of 1024A New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Helen Flentje, was born Oct. 20, 1883, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late Charles and Wilhelmina Kasch Flentje. She was 
married to Norman Thompson Oct. 31, 1906, at Manitowoc, where they always 
resided. Her husband preceded her in death in 1959. Mrs. Thompson was a member 
of the Womens Guild of the church.
Survivors include three sons, Clarence of Manitowoc, George of Oconto and Earl 
of Frankfort, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. William (Helen) Jacobs and Mrs. John 
(Marian) Landon of Manitowoc, Mrs. Andrew (Grace) Babich of Minneapolis, Minn., 
and Mrs. Allen Gospodarek of Jamestown, N.D.; two sisters, Mrs. Wencel Blahnik 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Martha Stockmeyer of Chicago; 29 grandchildren and 17 
great grandchildren. Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc (State Street 
entrance), after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1970  P. 9 
********
[d. 11-24-1970/age 87 yrs./widow of Norman Thompson]


HELEN P. THOMPSON    (d. 1950)

Mrs. Anton Thompson, 73, of 628? North Sixth street, died Saturday afternoon 
at home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home and 9 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Helen McCabe, was born in 1876 in Menasha. In 1900 she was 
married to Anton Thompson in Menasha. Since that time they had made their home 
in Manitowoc. She was a member of the Altar society of Sacred Heart Catholic 
church.
She is survived by her husband; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Higgins of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. William Dodge of Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Charles Dolan of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Edward Weinzierl of Oshkosh, Mrs. Joseph Blake of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Miss 
Betty McCabe of Milwaukee; a son, Austin of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Melvin Crowley 
of Antigo and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. Rosary will be recited 
by the altar society at 8:30 p.m. today.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1950  P. 2
********
[d. 03-04-1950/age 73 yrs./bur. on Anton Thompson lot]


HELENA THOMPSON

Death Friday following a two year illness of Mrs. K. Thompson who lived on the
highway to Two Rivers. Mrs. Thompson was born 27 August 1823 in Kroers,
Norway, and had been a resident of our county since 1872. She is survived by her
sorrowing husband and a son. The funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907
*******
DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. K. Thompson Had Been Ill for Two Years
A sufferer for two years, death came to relieve Mrs. K. Thompson, a resident of 
the county for thirty-five years, her demise occuring at the home three miles 
from the city on the Two Rivers Road early last Friday. Mrs. Thompson was a 
native of Norway, born at Kragers, August 27, 1823 and came to America in 1872, 
the family locating in Manitowoc County where they have since resided. An aged 
husband and one son, T. K. Thompson, survive to mourn the loss of a loving wife 
and mother. The funeral was held from the home at 12:30 Monday and later from St. 
Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 26, 1907
*******
[Anna Thompson/bur. 10-18-1907/cause: paralysis/aka Helena]


HERMAN THOMPSON   (d. 1871)         

Sudden Death. -- The body of Capt. Herman Thompson was brought here from Kenosha, 
by the boat, yesterday morning.  The Capt. left here in his vessel -- the schr. 
Franklin -- in good health, was taken sick before he reached Kenosha, and died 
on shore after two days of severe suffering.  The Capt. was one of our best 
Norwegian fellow citizens, and leaves a sorrow stricken widow and a large family 
of children, who have the most heartfelt sympathy of our community.
The flags of the shipping in our harbor were half mast yesterday in due respect 
to the deceased, who was buried in the afternoon of the same day.
Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 16, Thursday August 3, 1871, Page 4 Column 6
**********
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY court. 
In the matter of the estate of Herman Thompson, deceased. On reading and filing 
the petition of Mary Thompson, of the city of Manitowoc, representing among other 
things that Herman Thompson, late of said County, on the 31st day of July, A.D. 
1871; at Kenosha, Wis., died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within 
this State, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying 
that administration of said estate be to her granted, it is ordered that said 
petition be heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday, the 18th day of Sept., 
A.D. 1871, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that 
notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons interested 
by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of 
hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said 
county.
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Dated the 17th day of Aug., A.D. 1871
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 24, 1871 P. 3


INGA A. THOMPSON    (d. 1969)

Miss Inga Thompson, 86, formerly 847 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been a resident of Park 
Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, for three years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Thompson was born June 4, 1883, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Thomas 
and Martha Anderson Thompson.
Survivors include two brothers, Reuben, of Manitowoc and Elmer, of Racine, a 
sister, Mrs. Edwin Bauer, of Racine and nieces and nephews. Six brothers and 
a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church. Memorials may be made to 
St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 21, 1969  P. 9 
*******
[Inga Marie/d. 08-20-1969/age 86 yrs.]
(b. 4 June 1883/d. Aug. 1969/SSDI)


INGA M. THOMPSON

Inga M. Thompson, age 101, formerly of 1020 S. 12th St. and 4021 
Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, April 18, 2009, 
at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
The former Inga Persen was born May 23, 1907, in Bryant, daughter 
of the late Hans and Dina Olson Persen. Inga's mother passed away 
in 1915 and the family moved to Manitowoc in 1918. She was a 
graduate of Manitowoc's Lincoln High School in 1924. The 1924 class 
was the first class to graduate from Lincoln High School. On Sept. 27, 
1947, Inga married Reuben Thompson at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 
Church in Manitowoc. Reuben preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1991. 
Inga was employed for many years at the National Tinsel Co. She was 
a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ALCW Faith 
Circle for many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her husband: Reuben; her parents, two 
brothers and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 
at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009. The Rev. Brian Staude will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at 
the church from noon until the time of the service Tuesday. Memorials 
in her name for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church would be 
appreciated. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc 
is serving the Thompson family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 2009


JONETTA THOMPSON

Funeral services for Mrs. Thedwal (Netti) Thompson, 81, former Manitowoc County 
resident who died Thursday at home, 1406 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee, were at 11 
a.m. Monday at E. F. Fennig? and Son Funeral Home, Milwaukee. Graveside rites 
were at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter. She is survived 
by grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1964  P. 9
********
[Jonetta (Nettie)/d. 10-29-1964 at Milwaukee WI/age 81 yrs./
widow of Tedvald Thompson/bur. on Mrs. Arthur Pentzien lot]


JUANITA THOMPSON

Juanita Thompson, and Indian girl, who has been at the hospital for 
several months, died Saturday from pneumonia and funeral services 
were held today with burial at Evergreen. The girl was a daughter 
of John Thompson, of the Oneida tribe. Thompson has been employed 
by farmers in the county and his daughter was brought to the hospital 
here some time ago when ill and has since remained here. She was six 
years old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 2, 1914 P.3
********
[cause: dilatation of heart/bur. on P.J. Carberry lot #96] 


KARL THOMPSON    (d. 1913)

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Thompson, North Sixth street, have the sympathy of friends 
in the loss of their little son, Carl James, aged nine months, whose death 
occurred Monday after a brief illness. The child was the only boy in a family 
of five children and was idolized by his parents.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday, December 31, 1912  pg. 1
********
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends 
for sympathy and assistance given us in our recent bereavement, the death and 
burial of our little son. We are grateful for the flowers sent us and for the 
many kindnesses shown. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Thompson
Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, January 2, 1913  pg. 4
********
[cause: abscess of brain]


KATE THOMPSON

Mrs. Gilbert H. Thompson, 70, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at the Memorial 
Drive, Rt. 2, Manitowoc, residence shortly after returning from mass at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Apparently in good health, she had attended 
service but upon arriving home was stricken with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. L. M. 
Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Manitowoc Evergreen Cemetery.
Born in Manitowoc April 27, 1882, the former Katherine Mecha was married to Mr. 
Thompson April 17, 1902. For years the couple operated a small fruit and flower 
farm north of Manitowoc. In April of 1952 they observed their golden wedding 
anniversary. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the St. Agnes Society of St. Mary 
Catholic Church of Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wyman and Mrs. R. Peter 
Hein of Manitowoc; a son, Walter of Manitowoc; two sisters, Sister M. Prudentia 
who teaches at Kaukauna and Mrs. Rose Stehula of Manitowoc Rapids; 12 grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon until the hour of services 
Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1953  P. 2
********
[Katherine/d. 01-04-1953/age 70 yrs./wife of Gilbert H. Thompson]

KNUD THOMPSON

(First publication April 18, 1895.) No. 23
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Knud Thompson, deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Knud Thompson of Gibson in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Mike Hoffman of the town of Gibson in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified representing among other things, that said Knud Thompson died testate, at the town of Gibson in said county on the 8th day of April 1895; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Mike Hoffman is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Mike Hoffman.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a general term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 7th day of May 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Date April 13th 1895.
By the Court,
F.E. Manseau, County Judge.
G.G & C.H Sedgwick, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 25, 1895 P. 4

KNUT THOMPSON  (d. 1917)

KNUT THOMPSON DIES AT HOME OF SON TODAY
Word was received in the city this noon of the death of Knud Thompson 
an aged resident of the county who died at the home of his son, Thomas 
Thompson, on the Two Rivers branch road or the middle road north, three 
miles from this city. He was 87 years of age. 
The funeral will be held at 12:30 from the home Thursday and at 2pm 
from St. Paul’s church of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 31, 1917, Page 5
*********
[cause: valvular heart disease]


LUCILE JUNE (PIERCE) THOMPSON

Lucile June (Pierce) Thompson, died on Jan. 22, 2006, at the Don and Marilyn 
Hospice Care Center in Madison.
Lucile was born on Dec. 18, 1920, in Green Bay, and lived with her parents Frank 
and Ella Effie (McArthur) Pierce in Shawano until the family moved to Manitowoc. 
Upon the death of her parents she lived with her Aunt Mabel and Uncle Bob Myers. 
She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1938.
Lucile met her husband, Charles Tracey Thompson, at the Manitowoc County Fair, 
and was surprised the next day to find him waiting outside the dental office 
where she worked ready to walk her home. They were married on Aug. 30, 1941. 
Shortly after their wedding, Charles served in the U.S. Navy. Lucile accompanied 
him to each naval base where she found work, an apartment, and established many 
lifelong friendships. She lived in Manitowoc and San Diego while Charles served 
in the South Pacific. Shortly after returning from service, Charles and Lucile 
had two daughters: Lynn Thompson, Casco and Gail Thompson Timm, Cottage Grove. 
They spent the rest of their lives creating a loving home for their family. Lucile 
was a Girl Scout leader and church volunteer. She worked at Napp Office and School 
Supply for more than 20 years, until her retirement in 1982, after which she and 
Charles spent time together at home in Manitowoc, golfing, traveling and enjoying 
their grandchildren: Jay and Jennifer (Timm) Scherer, Zach and Leah (Schmidt) Timm; 
Robert Thiry; Edward Thiry; and great-grandsons: Andrew Charles Scherer and Matthew 
Pierce Scherer.
Lucile spent the last several months of her life with her daughter in Cottage Grove, 
and the last days of her life surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren at the hospice center, Lucile was a loving wife, wonderful mother, the 
greatest grandmother and great-grandmother, a caring and compassionate friend, and a 
dedicated member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her 
husband: Charles, her parents and her brother: Donald Pierce.
Memorial service for Lucile Thompson will be held on Saturday, April 22, 200, at 
Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., church 
service at 11 a.m., and luncheon to follow.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the 
Don & Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center, 5395 E. Cheryll Parkway, Madison, WI 53711, 
who provided physical, spiritual and emotional support for Lucile and her family during 
their last days together.
Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 2006  P. A3 


MABEL E. THOMPSON

Mrs. Mabel E. Thompson, 73, of 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
Feb. 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson was born Nov. 5, 1909, at Collins, Wis., daughter of the late 
Herbert and Minnie Behnke Halverson. She was educated at Collins. She was married 
to Norman A. Thompson, Aug. 16, 1941, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Valders. The 
couple had resided at Manitowoc since 1961. Mr. Thompson preceded her in death in 
June of 1971. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Gay Nell and Gerald Wavrunek of 
Two Rivers, Mary Lee and Robert Campbell of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Donna Lou and 
Richard Todl of nieces and nephews (sic). She was preceded in death by two brothers, 
Clarence and Herbert, and a granddaughter, Diane. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Thursday and until 11 a.m. Friday, and at the church from noon until the hour 
of service. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Lutheran Vespers.
Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1983  P. 3
*********
[d. 22 Feb 1983/age 73 yrs/widow of Norman A. Thompson]


MARCELLA THOMPSON

Mrs. Clarence Thompson, 39, of 716 South 15th street, died Saturday night 
at the Holy Family hospital, following a week’s illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. Ernest Brittain of the St. Paul’s Methodist church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Marcella Bohnert in 1906 at Juneau, Wis., she moved to this city in 
1924 and the same year was married to Edward Peot, now a resident of Chicago. 
In 1943 she was married to Clarence Thompson, who survives with a daughter, 
Janet Peot of this city; brother, Raymond of Tomahawk; sister, Mrs. Eugene 
Magho of Milwaukee; father, Paul Bohnert of Merrill; mother, Mrs. Augusta 
Anderson of this city.
Mrs. Thompson was employed as a waitress at the Coffee Cup restaurant.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1946  P. 2
********
[d. 07-06-1946/age 39 yrs./bur. on Clarence Thompson lot]


MARIE THOMPSON    (d. 1881)

(First publication Sept. 26, 1882.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT for Manitowoc County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term of said County Court to be held 
in and for said County, at the office of the County Judge in the City of 
Manitowoc, in said County, commencing at ten o'clock A.M. of the 24th day of 
October, A.D. 1882, the following Matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Matilda Thompson for a judgment of this Court determing the 
descent of the real estate known and described as follows: lot number thirteen 
(13) of block forty-six (46) and lot No. six (6) in block number one hundred 
ninety-three (193) in the city and county aforesaid, whereof Maria Thompson, 
late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased intestate, died seized; 
and adjudging that Hattie Erickson, wife of Thomas Erickson, of Oporto, Grant 
County, Dakota Ty., Matilda amd Julia Thompson of said city and county of 
Manitowoc are the sole children and heirs at law of said deceased and are 
entitled to all the right, title and interest of said deceased in and to said 
real estate.
Dated Sept. 22nd 1882.
By the Court,
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 10, 1882 P. 4


MARTHA THOMPSON

DEATH COMES AFTER ILLNESS OF ONLY A WEEK 
Death claimed Mrs. Martha Thompson, a resident of the county for forty years 
last night, when she passed away at the hospital in this city, failing to 
rally from an operation which she underwent. The funeral will be held Saturday 
afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home on Route 7 and at 2 from St. Paul’s 
Lutheran church of which Mrs. Thompson had been a communicant since her 
residence here.
Mrs. Thompson was a native of this state, born at Scandinavia, November 19, 
1859 and came to Manitowoc forty years ago. Her husband died three years ago. 
Mrs. Thompson is survived by five sons and two daughters, Inga, Carl, Bert, 
Arthur, Elmer, Ada and___ers. Four brothers ETAQ  INN NNN  (sic) Reuben, all 
residing here. Four brothers also survive (sic) 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 20, 1922   P. 1
********
[bur 07-22-1922/cause: infection of gall bladder/bur on Nels A Peterson lot 
now Inga Thompson lot]


MARY O. (FERDON) THOMPSON    (d. 1971)

Mrs. Harvey Thompson, 85, who resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, 
of 833 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Krist 
Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Mary Ferdon, was born July 30, 1886 at Little Suamico, daughter 
of the late Obadiah and Catherine Jindra Ferdon.  She attended Little Suamico 
schools and moved to Manitowoc as a child.  She was married to Harvey Thompson 
Jan. 25, 1913, at Manitowoc.  They celebratd their golden wedding anniversary in 
1963. Her husband preceded her in death in 1967.  She was a member of St. Paul 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons, Robert of Manitowoc and Wesley, of Gardena, Calif.; 
three brothers, Chester and Frank Ferdon, of Manitowoc and Erwin, of Marinette; 
two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Elsie) Klingholz, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Herman (Alice) 
Hedjin, of Sauk Centre, Minn.; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  
A son, a sister and four brothers preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1971 p.9
*******
[widow of Harvey Thompson]


MARY S. (SMALLEY DELORME) THOMPSON    (d. 2003)

Mary S. Thompson, age 92, of 3380 Bridlewood Drive, Whispering Pines, Plover, 
died Monday, July 7, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Frame Memorial Presbyterian 
Church. The Rev. William Lies CSC will officiate. Burial will take place at a 
later date in Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the 
Shuda Funeral Chapel and again from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the 
church on Friday.
Memorials have been established in her name to Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church 
and the Portage County Public Library.
Mary was born on May 24, 1911 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late John and 
Nettie (Reardon) Smalley. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and 
attended Carroll College for two years. She married Jack DeLorme on October 14, 
1937 in Manitowoc. She helped her husband in operating as a Standard Oil Agent for 
Manitowoc County. Jack died in 1970. Mary then married Dr. L.D. Thompson on Nov. 13, 
1971. They lived in De Pere. Dr. Thompson died in 1985. Mary moved to the Steven 
Point are (sic) in 1998.
Mary enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader and cribbage player and an excellent cook. 
She was a member of the D.A.R., the P.E.O., the Shakespeare Club, The Geology Club 
and the Mary Circle of the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one daughter: Betsy (James) Altenburg of Stevens Point; four 
grandchildren: Amy Altenburg and Andy, Jeff and Tim Altenburg; four great-
grandchildren: Hannah, Sophia, Brett and Madison. She was preceded in death by one 
son: John DeLorme.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 2003 P. A3
***********
Graveside services for Mary Thompson who died on July 7, 2003 in Stevens Point, 
will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 at the Evergreen Cemetery in 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Ed Hunt will officiate. Family and friends are welcome to 
attend.
The Shuda Funeral Chapels, Stevens Point, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2003


MATHILDA M. THOMPSON    (d. 1941)

Mrs. Nels T. Thompson. 83,lifelong resident of the city, died Sunday at the 
home. 834 North Fifth s t r e e t She had been in falling health two years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home, the Rev. Noah Bess, of the St. Paul's Methodist church 
officiating. Burial will be In Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson, nee Mathilda Thompson, was born in the Second ward in 1858,
when Manitowoc was only a small community. In 1878 she was married to Mr. 
Thompson at Chicago and they came here immediately to make their home. Mr. 
Thompson died June 26. 1937. She was a member of the Methodist church and the 
Ladles Aid society of the congregation.
Survivors are two daughters. Mrs. Cora Knutzen of Milwaukee, Mrs. Albert Cluaen 
of Two Rivers: two sons. Harvey and Meade of this city: sister, Mrs. Hattie 
Ericksen of Revillo, S. D.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening at 7 o'clock until 
the hour of services Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, November 10, 1941 Page 2
********
[d. 11-09-1941/age 83 yrs./cause: myocarditis-chronic arteriosclerosis/
wife of Nels T. Thompson]


MAURICE THOMPSON

Graveside funeral services for Maurice Thompson, 67, of Baltimore, Md., a former 
Manitowoc resident who died Friday, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate. Military rites will 
be conducted by Drews-Bleser Post 88, of the American Legion. Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Nov. 22, 1896 at Newcastle, England, son of Nixon and Jane Weatherby 
Thompson. He was a World War I veteran of the English Army and came to the United 
States in 1925. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Toledo, Ohio, and 
Baltimore. He married the former Alice Schroeder of Manitowoc in 1929 and they 
moved to Baltimore in 1941.
Surviving are the wife, three daughters, Mrs. John Singletory, of Louisville, Ky., 
Jane of Paris, France, and Ruth, of Baltimore and two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 27, 1964  P. 5
********
[place of death: Baltimore, MD]


MEADE BURTON THOMPSON    (d. 1920)

Meade Burton, eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Meade Thompson, 1207 Division 
street died last night after a brief illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow 
from the home.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 5, 1920  P. 1
********
[bur. 02-06-1920/age 9 months/cause: broncho pneumonia]


MEADE N. THOMPSON    (d. 1981)

Meade N. Thompson, 92, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
August 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 27, 1888, at Manitowoc, son of the late Nels and 
Mathilda Thompson Thompson. He married Bertha Lohse Oct. 29, 1910, at Manitowoc. 
The couple resided in Manitowoc, where Mr. Thompson was employed as a machinist 
with Manitowoc Engineering Company for 20 years, retiring in 1960. He was a 
member of Wesley United Methodist Church and former member of Manitowoc Odd 
Fellows.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, George 
and Ethel Thompson of Kaukauna; a daughter-in-law, Violet and Fred Steffen of 
Manitowoc; a sister, Neida Clusen of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren, 14 great 
grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A son, a brother and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1981 P. 3
*********
[d. 3 Aug 1981/age 92 yrs]
(27 Oct 1888/Aug 1981/SSDI)
*********
MISS LOHSE A BRIDE
Marriage to Meade Thompson Celebrated Today
Miss Bertha Lohse and Meade Thompson were principals to a quiet wedding solemnized 
at the parsonage of St. Paul's M.E. Church this afternoon, Rev. E.C. Potter 
officiating. Miss Helen Lohse and Harvey Thompson were the attendants to the bridal 
couple. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride on 
South 12th Street where a wedding dinner was served. The wedding was a quiet affair 
only a few intimate friends and the families being present. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson 
will take up their residence immediately at the corner of Sixth and Cleveland Ave. 
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lohse and is a popular South side young 
lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. N.T. Thompson and is a well known employe 
of the Richard's Iron Works.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Oct. 29, 1910


MILDRED B. THOMPSON

Mrs. Austin P. (Mildred) B. Thompson, 79, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 718 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, Aug. 21, at Park 
Lawn Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thompson was born Feb. 1, 1903, at Peru, Ill., daughter of the late Charles 
and Ida Mae McColeson. She was married to Austin P. Thompson, Feb. 9, 1948, at 
Chicago, Ill.
Survivors include her husband; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Marie 
LaMore of Rhinelander, Wis.  Mrs. Charlotte Ogden of Chicago, Ill., Ruth and 
Anton Carboni of Mark, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by a brother, Charles McColeson Jr. and a sister, Henrietta Stike. 
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday 
and after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1982  P. 3
*********
[wife of Austin P. Thompson/bur. on Anton Thompson lot]


MINNIE THOMPSON    (d. 1907)

FIND HOSTESS DEAD IN BATH 
Friends Visit Mrs. Thompson, Former Local Resident and Find Corpse
Found dead by friends who had planned to spend the day with her, Mrs. Henry 
Thompson, a former Manitowoc resident is thought to have been a victim of heart 
failure at Milwaukee where the family now resides. Mrs. Thompson was found dead 
in the bathroom at the home, 839 Fifteenth street Sunday noon and the fact that 
her bed had not been used leads to the belief that death had occurred Saturday 
night. Mr. Thompson, who is a marine engineer, is on a cruise to Venezuela while 
an only son, Fred, is traveling in Illinois.
For years, until about six years ago, the Thompson family resided in this city 
and have many friends here. Mr. Thompson was formerly an employe of the Goodrich 
Transit Co. and was first lieutenant of Co. 11? for several years. Mr. Thompson’s 
parents were early day settlers of the city but both have been dead for years. 
After leaving here it was reported that Mr. Thompson had gone to Alaska but the 
family has been in Milwaukee some time. Papers of that city say that Thompson is 
enroute home from his cruise and had telegraphed his wife to meet him in Chicago 
Tuesday.
Mrs. Thompson was 39 years of age and was married to her husband at Milwaukee. 
The burial will be held in that city and will be delayed in an effort to have Mr. 
Thompson reach home. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 17, 1907  P. 1
*********
[bur. 06-21-1907/cause: heart failure]


NELS T. THOMPSON    (d. 1937)

Nels T. Thompson, 88, resident of Manitowoc for 70 years, died at his home, 
834 North 5th street, at 5 o'clock this morning.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Shimick 
and Schwartz funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Kragaro, Norway, December 26, 1848, Mr. Nelson came to America and 
settled in Manitowoc when he was 19 years of age. He was married to Miss 
Mathilde Thompson in Chicago, December 14, 1878. For a number of years Mr. 
Thompson was employed on the lakes and at the O. Torrison company. He retired 
11 years ago. He was a member of the St. Paul M. E. Church.
Survivors besides the widow include two daughters, Mrs. Cora Knutzen of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Albert Clusen of Two Rivers; two sons, Harvey and Meade, both of 
Manitowoc; and ten grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home 
from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until the time of services Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 26, 1937 p.5
*******
[bur. 06-28-1937/age 88 yrs./cause: senility]


NILS THOMPSON    (d. 1887)

CAPTAIN NILS THOMPSON of this city died this morning at 4 o’clock. He was taken 
sick at 3 o’clock and died within an hour. He was at one time a captain on the 
lakes, and later was engaged in the mercantile business in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 14, 1887  P. 3


NORMAN THOMPSON    (d. 1959)

Norman L. (Dick) Thompson, 81, of 1312 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died late Friday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. He had 
been a sailor and wheelsman on the Great Lakes for more than half a century, 
retiring 11 years ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 6, 1878, at Manitowoc, son of the late Nels and Karen Thompson. 
He began sailing on the old sailing ships at the age of 18 and later became a 
wheelsman on the Daniel McCool and the steamer J. B. Johns. He retired in 1948 
after reaching the age of 70 and with 52 years of sailing on his record. He 
married the former Helen Flentje at Manitowoc, Oct. 31, 1906, and in 1956 the 
couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary. He was a member of the 
Longshoremens Union.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Clarence of Manitowoc, George of Oconto and 
Earl of Frankfort, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. William Jacobs and Mrs. John Landon 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Andrew Babich of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Norbert Gospodarek 
of Fergus Falls, Minn.; and 28 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 11, 1959  P. 5
*********
[d. 07-10-1959/age 81 yrs.]


NORMAN A. THOMPSON    (d. 1971)

Norman A. Thompson, 60, of 1807 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. 
The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 8, 1910, at Quarry, son of the late George and Emma 
Snortum Thompson. He married Mable Halverson Aug. 16, 1941, at Valders. The 
couple resided in Valders until 1961, coming to Manitowoc. Mr. Thompson was a 
member of the Boilermakers Local No. 107 of Milwaukee.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
two brothers, Stanley of Conover, Wis., and George of Menasha; three sisters, 
Mrs. William Dayton of Conover, Mrs. Selma Reichert of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. 
Henry Pleuss of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and four grandchildren. A grandchild and a 
brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 30, 1971
********
[d. 06-30-1971 at Neenah WI/age 60 yrs./husband of Mabel E. Thompson]
(08 Aug 1910/Jun 1971/SSDI)


OSCAR THOMPSON    (d. 1904)

Almost Certain That Oscar Thompson Met His Death Sunday.
Little doubt now remains but that Oscar Thompson, who has been missing from 
his home since Sunday night, met his death in the river. The investigation made 
by officers has brought no results, no clew to the missing man having been 
revealed. It is believed that Thompson was suffering from mental derangement 
at the time he departed from his home and that a fear, which had long been 
entertained, that he was afflicted with consumption, prompted him to self-
destruction. As soon as possible the river will be dragged.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 13, 1904 P. 1
*******
OSCAR THOMPSON MISSING
North Side Resident Left Home Last Sunday Partially Clothed
Oscar Thompson, a resident of this city, at Chicago and Tenth street, left his 
home last Sunday morning and has not shown up since. He has a wife and two 
children. He was last seen in the neighborhood of the shipyards and was only 
partially clothed. He is 30 years of age and was employed at one time by the 
Manitowoc Boiler plant. Recent sickness and the lack of steady employment is 
said to have been worrying him considerably of late and it is thought that he 
may possible have committed suicide.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 14, 1904  pg. 1
********
MISSING MAN THOUGHT DEAD
Chief of Police Pierce Finds Blood Stains Where Thompson Was Last Seen
Chief of Police Pierce believes that Oscar Thompson who was reported in our last 
issue as missing has met his death either by suicide, accident or foul play. He 
examined the vicinity of the shipyards where Thompson was last seen, and 
discovered blood stains upon the ice. The missing man was suffering from 
consumption. It was thought that this may have led to suicide.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 21, 1904  pg. 1
********
BODY OF MISSING OSCAR THOMPSON FOUND IN RIVER
Gruesome Discovery was Made by Adolph Wilds Early Tuesday Morning-Identified by Wife
VERDICT, ACCIDENTAL DEATH	
The body of Oscar Thompson the man who has been missing the greater part of the 
winter was taken from the river at the foot of Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets 
Tuesday morning. Adolph Wilda, who was going to his work at J. Hall's at about 
6:40 a.m. noticed a suspicious looking object in the water. He called Policeman 
Anton Trochell, who investigated and discovered the badly decomposed body of a man. 
Trochell immediately notified Coroner Meany and Justice of the Peace Markham, and 
then empanelled the following jury: Oscar Lindholm, George Schadeberg, Frank 
Heffernan, Peter Rugowski, P.A. Miller and Peter Endries. The jury viewed the body 
at the riverside and the body was then transferred to Frazier's undertaking 
establishment.
Later in the morning Mrs. Thompson visited the establishment and identified the body 
as that of her husband by the clothes and by certain scars. She said that a short 
while previous to his disappearance he had acted queerly. He had failed to recognize 
her and had done such things as throwing the rug into the stove, etc.
At the inquest held in Justice Marham's office at 2 p.m., Mrs. Thompson gave the 
same testimony and stated positively that the body was that of her husband. The 
jury rendered a verdict of accidental drowning. The body was buried late Tuesday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 28, 1904  pg. 1
*******
The body of Oscar Thompson, whom we had reported as missing on 04 Jan., 
has just been found in the river. Justice of the Peace Markham led the 
coroner's jury, before which family members identified the body as that 
of the missing man.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904
********
[cause: drowning]


REUBEN C. THOMPSON    (d. 1991)

Mr. Reuben C. Thompson, 88 of 1020 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 4021 
Springhill Dr., died Wednesday morning, February 27, 1991, at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 1991, at St. Paul 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. John H. Rasmussen will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born August 30, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Martha 
Anderson Thompson. He grew up and attended Manitowoc Schools and lived here all 
of his life. He served with the United States Army during World War II in Hawaii. 
He worked for the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 22 years, retiring in 
1967. He was married to Inga Marie Persen, September 27, 1947, at St. Paul 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He is a lifetime member of St. Paul 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Thompson served on the church council and was 
an usher for many years. He is also a member of Otto Oas V.F.W. Post No. 659.
Survivors include his wife, Inga; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of 
services. Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving 
the family. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for St. Paul 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1991 P. B9
*********
[husband of Inga M. Thompson/bur. on Miss Inga Thompson lot]


ROBERT THOMPSON    (d. 1974)

Robert M. Thompson, 68, of 521 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the 
family residence.
A memorial Mass will be read at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate.
Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 17, 1905, in Anderson County, Ky., son of the late 
Thomas and Emma Carter Thompson. He married Caroline T. Willmas Nov. 18, 1944, 
at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement three years ago he had been employed 
since 1949 at the Manitowoc Post Office. He was a World War II veteran, serving 
with the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 
and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Robert Jr., of Minnesota and Roger, of 
Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. George Decker and Miss Mary Thompson, of Manitowoc 
and two grandchildren.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1974  P. 23
********
(17 Aug 1905/Jul 1974/SSDI)


SENA R. THOMPSON

MRS. SENA THOMPSON DEAD AT HOME OF DAUGHTER, MRS. H. MEYER; 
LIVED HERE 51 YEARS
Mrs. Sena Thompson who has lived in Manitowoc for a half century passed 
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman A. Meyer, this morning after 
an illness of some period. Immediate cause of death was pneumonia. She was 
72 years of age. 
Decedent was born in Norway and came here in her youth and was married in 
this city, her husband having preceded her in death thirty years ago. Two 
children, Mrs. H.A. Meyer, this city, and Mrs. H.B. Irland of Oak Park, 
survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from 
the Meyer home on North Sixth street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 06, 1917, Page 5


TEDVALD THOMPSON

Tedvald Thompson Dies at Hospital
Tedvald Thompson, 76, of 129 Plummer Ave., died at 5:30 Saturday evening at 
Theda Clark Hosopital. Born March 25, 1878 at Valders, Mr. Thompson had lived 
in Neenah the past five years.
Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Kanier of Milwaukee; a brother, 
Edward of Minn., six sisters, Mrs. Oscar Berge of Valders, Mrs. Anna Anderson, 
Mrs. Alex Burke, Mrs. Edward Bentley, Mrs Theodore Knutson, all of Chicago and 
Mrs. Al Grant of Cicero, Ill., and four grandchildren. Christian Science 
services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at Westgor Funeral Home. Burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Mon., June 7, 1954 page 19
********
[d. 06-05-1954 at Neenah, WI/age 76 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Arthur Pentzien lot]


THEODORE M. THOMPSON

MESSAGE BRINGS NEWS OF DEATH OF THEO. THOMPSON AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Messages received here last night brought news of the death of 
Theodore Thompson at Los Angeles, Cal., where he had been for 
several months in hope of recuperating his health which failed 
three years ago. The body will be brought here for burial, 
accompanied by Mrs. Thompson who has been with her husband. 
Mr. Thompson was widely known and one of the popular young men 
of the city. He was born here Aug. 29, 1878 and after completing 
school was employed at the Goodrich docks, later becoming a purser 
on one of the boats of the company and for several years held the 
position of assistant purchasing agent of the company here. Three 
years ago he was forced to give up the position on account of his 
health and later took up his home in the west. Mr. Thompson was 
married five years ago to Miss Louise Olson, who with his mother 
and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Meyer, this city and Mrs. H.B. Ireland, 
of Chicago, survive him. He was a member of St. Paul’s Norwegian 
church. Funeral announcement will be made later.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 19, 1915, Page 5
*********
FUNERAL OF TED THOMPSON HELD MONDAY
Body Here Sunday, Service From H.A. Meyer Home
Funeral services for the late Theodore Thompson, whose body will 
be brought here from Los Angeles Sunday night, will be held Monday 
afternoon at 1:30 from the home of Herman Meyer and at 2 o’clock 
from St. Paul’s Norwegian church. The body, accompanied by Mrs. 
Thompson will reach here on the late C. & N. W. train Sunday night 
and will be taken to the Meyer home, Mrs. Meyer being a sister. It 
has been decided that the casket will not be opened at the church 
but friends will be privileged to view the remains at the home from 
10:30 Monday morning. News of the death of Mr. Thompson was received 
with keen regret by a large circle of friends who had hoped that he 
might find health in the west.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 22, 1915, Page 8
*********
Capt. D.W. Cochrane and Asst. Superintendent Longrell of the Goodrich 
Transit company were here from Chicago to attend the funeral of the 
late Theodore Thompson.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 26, 1915, Page 3
*********
[bur. 25 Jan. 1915/age 35 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on Herman A. Meyer lot]


THOMAS THOMPSON    (d. 1913)

THOMAS THOMPSON, DEAD AT CATO, CARRIED MAIL ON HORSEBACK FROM THIS CITY TO GREEN BAY 
In Days Before Stage Coach and Railway Train Traversed Section He Made Regular 
Trips as Mail Carrier
Thomas Thompson, who in days previous to the stage coach and railway train in 
this section, carried mail between this city and Green Bay, making his trip 
horseback, is dead at Cato where he had been a resident for thirty years or 
more. Mr. Thompson came here as a boy with his parents and during his early 
days in the country, was engaged in making mail trips between Manitowoc and 
Brown county points.
Mr. Thompson was for years a sailor on the lakes and later a veterinarian 
surgeon in which profession he possessed much ability. He was born in Norway 
sixty-nine years ago and located in Manitowoc county in 1853. He was married 
in 1865 to Susan Erickson and nine children were born to the couple, several 
of whom are dead.
Pneumonia was the cause of Mr. Thompson’s death, his illness being of but 
short duration. In early days he was prominent in public affairs and was well 
known. The body will be brought to this city for burial at Evergreen where his 
parents and children sleep. The funeral will be held Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1913  P. 8 
********
[cause: labor pneumonia]


WALTER G. THOMPSON

Walter (Tommy) Thompson, 64, of 817A S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Cremation will follow.
Mr. Thompson was born July 4, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gilbert 
and Katherine Mecha Thompson. He married Dorothy Goetz Aug. 28, 1941, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Shipbuilding 
Co. and was a member of the Machinist Local No. 516. His wife preceded him 
in death May 14, 1957.
Survivors include two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), a sister, Mrs. 
Caroline Hein of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. A sister preceded him in 
death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 
Tuesday. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971
*********
[d. 08-02-1971/age 64 yrs./cremains/bur. on Gilbert Thompson lot]
(04 Jul 1907/Aug 1971/SSDI)


ELEANORE MARIE (ZAPEL) THOMSEN

Eleanore Marie (Zapel) Thomsen peacefully left her earthly home at 1608 S. 18th 
St., Manitowoc, on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. 
"My parents, Leone E. (Klemp) and George C. Zapel welcomed me into this world 
on May 7, 1926, in Chicago. Three of us children, brother, Russel and sister, 
Georgene Pearson, grew up in the Chicago area, in a close and Christian home. 
On Aug. 9, 1947, Richard and I were married at United Lutheran Church, Oak Park, 
Ill. A marriage richly blessed by a loving family of three daughters: Louise 
(Lon) Horton, (children Beckie and James); Nancy (Jim) Neumeister, (children 
Gwendolyn and William); son: Thomas (Barb) Thomsen, (children Hans, Chris and 
Nils). Manitowoc became our hometown in the early 1950's; our second home was 
First Lutheran Church on North 8th Street where I loved to be a member of an 
even larger "family." My friends were many and I loved them all; thank you one 
and all for making my life so full and beautiful." 
For those who knew her, you surely remember her ever-present smile. Her family 
always came first, teaching us love, forgiveness, tenderness and compassion; 
here and there ending with a bible verse spoken or written. Lifelong activities 
all centered around her church: leadership in Cradle Roll, Prayer Chain, 
Missionary for a Day, Christmas programs, Vacation Bible Study, Snip & Sew and 
Children's Books. Sunday school was as important as she taught the little ones 
for over 25 years. Growing in her faith was important to her as witnessed in her 
participation in Bethel Bible Studies, LDR, Church Circle functions, or new member 
class orientation. Even with all of this, there was time for building and uplifting 
the total family at the North 12th Street home. We could go on and on; Girl Scouts, 
Cub Scouts, hospital visitation, nursing home visits; and what it all says - she 
was a servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Eli most loved the individual 
moments rather than large gatherings. In those one to one times, love was shared 
and faith expressed. 
In accordance to Eli's wishes, there will be no memorial service. If you wish, 
memorials may be given in honor of Eli and to the glory of the God she served all 
of her life to: First Lutheran Church, 521 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Thomsen family. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 2006


ANNE MARIE THOMSON

Mrs. Theodore Thomsom (sic) of Denver died at her home on Friday of last week. 
She had been in ill health for some time and spent the summer in this city, her 
old home, and returned to Denver late in the fall. She was born in this city 
twenty nine years ago and was married some years ago to Theodore Thomson of 
Denver. Her remains were brought to this city for interment on Tuesday.
Mrs. Thomson has many relatives living here. She was a woman liberally endowed 
by nature, devoted to her friends and kindly inclined toward all. She bore 
suffering with remarkable fortitude and uttered no complaints even when she knew 
death was near.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1892  P. 3
**********
[Mrs. Anna Thomson/bur. 01-19-1892/age 28 yrs./cause: Brights disease]


BESSIE THOMSON

Diphtheria is becoming very common throughout this county and it is of 
quite a virulent kind.  A daughter of Thomas Thomson of the town of 
Manitowoc, died of black diphtheria on Friday of last week after a brief 
illness.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 5, 1893
*******
[cause: diptheria]


EMMA M. THOMSON

Mrs. Emma M. Thomson, 65, of 2005A N. 13th St., Sheboygan, died Monday morning 
following a coronary attack at her home.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thomson was born Sept. 15, 1902, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late 
Herman and Ottillie Young Schroeder. The family resided at Mishicot until 1933?, 
them moving to Manitowoc. Mrs. Thomson was employed at Madison, Milwaukee and 
Chicago before returning to Manitowoc in 1950 and was married to Melville R. 
Thomson Nov. 21, 1953. After marriage they resided at Whitelaw until 1963 when 
they moved to Cleveland. Mr. Thomson preceded her in death May 14, 1964, and 
she then moved to Sheboygan. 
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Leone Wenner of West Allis and Mrs. John 
Milton of Ingelwood, Calif.; a brother, Melvin C. Young, of Houston, Tex., a 
step-daughter, Betty Jane Thomson, of New York City and a step-son, Melville R. 
Thomson IIII, serving with the U.S. Navy, a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1968   P. 25
**********
[d. Sheboygan, WI/bur. on Mrs. Ottillie Schroeder Young lot]


MELVILLE R. THOMSON JR.

Melville R. Thomson, Jr., 49, of Cleveland , died unexpectedly at 11:45 p.m. 
Thursday at home after a coronary attack. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Thomson was born Nov. 19, 1914 , at Chicago, son of Melville R. and Elsa 
Miller Thomson Sr. He attended Chicago public schools, was graduated from Lake 
Geneva Military Academy and attended the University of Michigan for two years. 
He came to Manitowoc county in 1950 and married Emma M. Schroeder Nov. 21, 1953. 
Before his illness he had been employed as a cabinet maker by Mayline Co., 
Sheboygan.
Surviving are his wife of Cleveland, father of Chicago, mother, Mrs. Elsa Colan 
and a brother, Robert of California, a sister, Agnes of Chicago, a son, Melville R. 
3rd of Dallas, Texas and a daughter Betty Jane of New York City.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1964  P. 9 
*********
[d. 5-14-1964/age 49 yrs./place of death: Centerville, WI/
burial on Mrs. Emma Thomson lot]


ANNA W. THOR

Mrs. Anna W. Thor, 95, of 1722 N. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, died late Sunday 
evening, July 31, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei, Pfeffer 
and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thor, nee Anna Kuchenbecker, was born July 26, 1888, in the town of 
Kossuth, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and Anna Snorek 
Kuchenbecker. She had resided at Westboro, Wis. She was married to Wenzel F. 
Thor Dec. 29, 1908, at Manitowoc. In 1948, the couple moved to Manitowoc to 
reside. Mr. Thor preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1962.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Florence and Alvin Nickels 
of Manitowoc and Bernice and Neil Jaquith of Coloma, Wis., two grandchildren, 
seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. A daughter, 
Clara in December, 1962, and a grandson, James preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei, Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home 6 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1983 P. 3
********
[widow of Wenzel F. Thor]


ANTON THOR

ANTON THOR, 64, PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL 
Anton Thor, a resident of the city since 1919 when he came here from Kewaunee, 
died at the hospital late yesterday afternoon, aged 64. Mr. Thor had been ill 
for some time.
Decedent was a native of Kewaunee county, born July 6, 1866 and in 1888 was 
married to Mary Skubal who preceded him in death two years ago. He is survived 
by five children, Milly, William, Ernest, Clarence of this city and Anton of 
Mishicot. Three sisters, Mrs. Frank Fort, Mrs. Joseph Schackle of Chicago and 
Mrs. William Ohlfs, Crivitz and a brother, Joseph of Denmark, also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o’clock from the home at 943 North 
Eleventh street to which the remains will be taken Thursday from the Shimek 
and Schwartz undertaking parlors.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 8, 1930  P. 2
********
[bur. 10-10-1930/age 64 yrs/cause: carcinoma of intestines]


ERNEST THOR

ERNEST THOR, MISHICOT, DIES 
Was Ill for Two Years; Will Be Buried Saturday 
Ernest Thor, 33, Mishicot, died last evening at the Maple Crest Sanatorium 
following a two years illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon 
at 2 o’clock from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home. Burial will be made in 
the Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born November 17, 1900 in Kewaunee. For the past few years he 
has been making his home with his brother Clarence at Mishicot.
Survivors include three brothers, William of Manitowoc, Anton of Two Rivers and 
Clarence of Mishicot; and one sister, Mrs. Millie Titera of Francis Creek.
The body will lie at the funeral parlor from Friday afternoon until the time of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1934  P. 2
*******
[Ernst(sic) Thor/bur. 10-20-1934/age 33 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on Anton Thor, Sr. lot]


FRANCES THOR

Mrs. Frances Thor, 77, died late yesterday at the Holy Family hospital, 
following a stroke suffered a few hours earlier. She has been making her 
home at the hospital for nine months, coming here from Denmark, Brown 
county. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 from the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9:30 o’clock from the St. Boniface church, with interment in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Thor, nee Frances Bouril, was born in 1862 in Norman, Kewaunee county. 
She was married in 1880 to Joseph Thor and they located at Denmark. Mr. Thor 
died last November. 
Survivors are two daughters, Rose, of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Sporer, of this city; 
three sons, Joseph of Milwaukee, Wenzel of Westboro, Wis., Adolph of Texas; 
two brothers, Charles of this city, Wenzel of Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. 
Lydia Krehms, of Casco, Wis., Mrs. Anna Barts, of Ashland, Wis.; nine grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited 
tonight at seven o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1940  P. 2
********
[d. 09-19-1940/age 77 yrs./bur. on Jos. Thor lot]


JOSEPH THOR

Joseph Thor, 80, of Denmark, died early this morning at the Holy Family 
hospital after an illness of a year. He was a patient at the hospital for 
about three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.. at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home 
from 3 p.m. Thursday until the hour of the funeral on Saturday.
Mr. Thor was born in Bohemia on June 15, 1859 and came to America when he 
was two years old. The family settled immediately in Kewaunee county. Mr. 
Thor married Frances Bouril 58 years ago and the family moved to Denmark 
25 years ago.
Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Sporer of this city and 
Miss Rose Thor of Chicago; three sons, Wenzel of Westboro, Wis., Joseph of 
Miwlaukee and Adolph of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Anna Forst of 
Cicero, Ill.; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 29, 1939 P.2
********
[d. 11-29-1939/age 80 yrs./cause: heart failure coronary]


MARY THOR

Mrs. Anton Thor Sr. Dies At Home Here
Mrs. Anton Thor Sr., aged 63, passed away shortly after midnight 
last night, after a lingering illness, at the family home, 943 North 
Eleventh street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 
two o’clock with interment at Evergreen. The deceased was born in 
Bohemia, Oct. 9, 1865 and a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Anton Kuska, 
and Miss Millie Thor and four sons, Anton, William, Ernst and Clarence, 
all of Manitowoc, survive. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank Nemitz of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Frank Zahorik of this city and one brother, residing on a farm 
at Tisch Mills, also survive. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Anton Skubal.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 25, 1928 Page 4
*********
[bur. 8-28-1928/cause: diabetes/bur. on Anton Thor Sr. lot]


MICHAEL L. THOR

Michael L. Thor, age 45, of 1034 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
June 28, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1993, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David Ruby with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
He was born June 16, 1948, at Manitowoc, son of Arnold and Delores Swetlik Thor. 
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. He then continued his education 
at the UW Green Bay receiving his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business 
Administration. He then went to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where 
he then received his Masters Degree. He had been employed with the First Wisconsin 
Bank in Milwaukee and later in Fond du Lac. He married Peggy Orth, October 28, 1967, 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Three years ago he and his wife Peggy 
moved back to Manitowoc where they have resided since.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy; his parents, Arnold and Delores Thor, Manitowoc; 
four daughters and two sons-in-law, Jody and James Paterson, Stevens Point, Amy and 
Michael Detert, Fond du Lac, Sarah and Nicole, both at home; one brother, Victor Thor, 
Green Bay; one sister, Joanne Szydel, Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Grace Orth; 
one niece, three nephews along with other relative and friends. He was preceded in 
death by his father-in-law, Herbert E. Orth in 1986.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. A 
prayer service will be held by Deacon Donald Schneider at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1993 P. A2


ROSE M. THOR

Rose M. Thor, 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died early Saturday 
morning, March 9, 1991, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born July 28, 1903, in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Frances Bouril Thor. Miss Thor was educated in Denmark Public 
Schools and was a graduate of Denmark High School with the Class of 1921. She 
received a Nursing Degree from Milwaukee County Medical Complex at Milwaukee, Wis. 
She spent many years nursing in the Chicago area, retiring in 1968. Miss Thor 
retired as a Major from United States Army Nursing Corps serving from 1942 to 
1946 and from 1950 to 1952.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five 
brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Prayer Service 
will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Tom Wojciechowski.
Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1991 P. B10


VIOLA THOR

Mrs. Viola Thor, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 1996.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1996, at Emmanuel 
Lutheran Church, Hampton, Va. The family will receive relatives and friends 
after the service with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. A native of 
Wisconsin, she worked for the Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc, until her 
retirement in March of 1964. She had been a Hampton, Va. resident since 1970. 
Viola was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran  Church, the Lydia Circle, the Lutheran 
Women's Missionary League and the Priscilla Bible Study Group. Viola had been 
active with the Hampton Senior Citizens and their organization.
Survivors include one daughter, Gladys Thor Hardrath, Hampton, Va.; one grandson, 
William Thor Hordrath, Des Moines, Wash.; one granddaughter, Janice Hardrath 
Kempt, Franklin, Tenn.; and several cousins in Wisconsin. Her husband, William, 
preceded her in death in January, 1948.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Viola Thor Memorial Fund, 
c/o Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3301 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23661.
The Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home, Hampton, Va., is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter  June 6, 1996 p.A2
*******
[d. at Hampton VA/cremains/widow of William Thor]


WENZEL F. THOR

Wenzel F. Thor, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Thor was born July 15, 1882, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Joseph and Frances Bouril Thor. He married Anna Kuchenbecker 
of the Town of Kossuth Dec. 29, 1908, and the couple lived a year at 
Manitowoc, at Oklahoma City, Okla., four years and then moved to Westboro, 
Taylor County, Wis., where he owned and operated a garage. During World War 
II he was employed three years by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and then moved 
to Milwaukee, retiring in 1948 and returning to Manitowoc.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Alvin Nickels of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Clara Katalinick of Hustiford, Wis., and Mrs. Neil Jaquith of West Allis; two 
brothers, Joseph of Palmetto, Fla., and A.A. Thor of Fort Worth, Texas; two 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Sporer of Manitowoc and Miss Rose Thor of Orlando, Fla.; 
three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1962  P. 13
********
[d. 01-08-1962/age 79 yrs.]


WILLIAM THOR

William F. Thor, 55, of 1614 South 15th street, a foreman at the Manitowoc 
Portland Cement company, died suddenly Saturday evening at the Holy Family 
hospital.
Mr. Thor, who worked until Wednesday, was stricken the following day and 
moved to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. C.H. Phipps of the 
First Prebyterian church will officiate.
Mr. Thor was born in Kewaunee county in 1892 and 30 years ago married Miss 
Viola Melichar. They resided here the past 25 years. For 23 years Mr. Thor 
was employed by the cement company as foreman.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Herbert Hardrath of Hampton, Va.; 
two brothers, Anton of Two Rivers and Clarence of Arizona; sister, Mrs. 
Frank T????a of Francis Creek.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 5, 1948 P. 2
*********
[d. 1/03/1948/age 55 yrs/bur. on Viola Thor lot]


SIGWART THORGERSON

Sigwart Thorgerson, 65, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday at the home, 
420 North Seventh street. He was stricken as he slept. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Thorgerson was born in this city in 1875 and after attending school learned 
the machinist trade at the Smalley plant here. He was employed for a number of 
years in Milwaukee and returned to Manitowoc 15 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Kautsky of this city; a sister, Mrs. Herman 
Lange, of Milwaukee; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight at 7 o’clock until the 
time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1940  P. 20
********
[d. 12-02-1940/age 65 yrs./cause: myocardial failure]


CLIFFORD A. THORISON

Clifford A. Thorison, 64, of 901 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thorison was born Nov. 6, 1901 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and 
Rose Chakoski Thorison. He was employed at Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc 
and then at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until retiring seven years ago because 
of illness.
Surviving are three sons, Edward and Lyle of Los Angeles and James of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. George (Shirley) Martin of Springfield, Ill., and eight 
grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 pm Monday until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., March 26, 1966 page M11
**********
[bur. on Mrs. Edward Thorison lot]


EDWARD THORISON  (d. 1923)

FUNERAL OF ALD. THORISEN(sic) HELD HERE ON MONDAY
Had Premonition of Death When He Left 4 Weeks Ago
Funeral services for the late Edward Thorisen, announcement of whose death 
at Rochester, Minn., yesterday came as a great shock to the community, will 
be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock from St. 
Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth officating. The Masonic order 
will have charge of the service at the grave at Evergreen.
The body of Mr. Thorisen will arrive from Rochester at 10 o'clock tomorrow 
morning and will be escorted by Frank E. Diebert, head of the Masonic order 
who left for that city last evening to take charge of the remains and bring 
them to this city. The body will be met by city officials who will attend 
the funeral in a body Monday.
Had Premonition of Death.
That Mr. Thorisen had a premonition that he would not return from Rochester 
alive, was learned today from associates in the city council whom he advised 
of his plan for an operation. On the day previous to his departure Mr. 
Thorisen while in conference with one of his committees told his colleagues 
that it was probably the last time he would meet with them and feelingly 
expressed the appreciation of the kindly relations which had been enjoyed. 
Later however, after the operation at Rochester, Mr. Thorisen had been more 
hopeful and on Thursday a letter written by Mr. Thorisen advised his family 
that he was to leave the hospital and was planning an early return home but 
intended to visit a sister at St. Paul en route. This would indicate that 
death was due to a sudden heart attack superinduced by complications suddenly 
developed.
Unusual Record as Official
Mr. Thorisen enjoyed an unusual record as a city official, one which is 
probably unequaled by a municipal officer of any city. Elected to the council 
in 1905, Mr. Thorisen served continuously as a member of that body for twelve 
years and during the entire period, he never missed a meeting of the city 
board. After a three year retirement, he was again elected two years ago and 
re-elected last spring, and maintained his record of constant attendance up 
to the time he left for Rochester three weeks ago. On one occasion several 
years ago Mr. Thorisen underwent an operation of minor nature but insisted 
on attending the regular meeting of the council.
During his service as a member of the council, Mr. Thorisen had been honored 
on numerous occasions by election as president of the council, a position 
which he held at the time he was stricken down. He served on many important 
committees and had been especially interested in harbor improvement work and 
in the perfecting of efficiency of the fire department, much of the modern 
equipment and improvement of this department having been accomplished during 
the time he served as chairman of the fire and water committee.
Born in Norway
Born in Norway April 13, 1867, Mr. Thorisen was 56 years of age at the time 
of his death. His family located here when he was four years old, his father 
being a carpenter. Later the family moved to Decorah, Iowa, for a number of 
years and later returned here where Mr. Thorisen apprenticed as a moulder, 
learned his trade and worked at the Smalley and Richards plants. Thirteen 
years ago he became associated with the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry company 
and was with that concern up to the time of his death. Mr. Thorisen's mother 
died when he was twelve years old and his father, who in his later years, 
made his home at Webster, S.D., died about two years ago. Mr. Thorisen visited 
his father at Webster only a short time before the latter's death, it having 
been his first visit with him in twenty years.
Mr. Thorisen is survived by his wife, who was Rose Chakoski previous to their 
marriage on August 27, 1892, and by one son, Clifford, of this city. Two 
brothers Evan, of Florence, S.D. and James of Wallace, S.D., and two sisters, 
Mrs. Inga Gunderson of Webster, S.D. and Mrs. Peter Jacobson of St. Paul, also 
survive him.
Served With Old Co. H.
Enlisting with the old national guard unit, company H. of this city in 1889, 
Mr. Thorisen served with the company for seven years, and in 1894 was elected 
second lieutenant when Capt. William Abel was in command of the company and 
C.A. Groffman was first lieutenant. He was a member of Manitowoc lodge No. 65, 
F. and A.M., and of Manitowoc chapter No. 16 Royal Arch Masons and was also a 
member of the local camp., Order of Maccabees. Mr. Thorisen was a member of the 
Iron Moulders' union, local branch and also a member of St. Paul's Norwegian 
Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 18, 1923 P. 1
*********
[Edward Thorison/bur 08-20-1923/age 56 yrs/cause: carcinoma of stomach]


LYLE R. THORISON

Lyle R. Thorison, 36, former Manitowoc resident, of 1707 N. Alexandria Ave., 
Hollywood, Calif., died there unexpectedly Tuesday.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thorison was born Sept. 1, 1933, at Manitowoc, son of the late Clifford 
Thorison and Mrs. Flora Champion. He was a veteran of the Korean War. 
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Flora Champion; three brothers, James of 
Manitowoc, Edward of Los Angeles, and Wesley Champion, of Racine; a sister, 
Mrs. George Martin, of Springfield, Ill., nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday until time of services 
on Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1970  P. 21
********
[d. 05-05-1970 at Los Angeles CA/age 36 yrs.]


ROSE THORISON

Mrs. Edward Thorison, 79, died Wednesday evening at the home of her nephew 
and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brandt, of 1437 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. She 
had made her home there the past 20 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Allen McCaul of St. Paul Methodist Church, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery .
Mrs. Thorison, nee Rose Chakoski, was born in Manitowoc in 1872 and was married 
to Mr. Thorison in 1892. The couple resided in Manitowoc and Mr. Thorison was 
alderman of the second ward for 18 years. He died in 1923.
Survivors are a son, Clifford of Manitowoc; brother, Hugo Chakoski of Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; and four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Friday 
until time of services on Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1952  P. 2
********
[bur. 01-19-1952/age 73 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Edward Thorison lot]


ANNA THORNTON

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. THORNTON AT HOSPITAL 
Death claimed the life of Mrs. Anna Thornton yesterday at the Holy Family 
hospital, death coming as a relief from a lingering illness which had confined 
her to her bed for the past few months.
The deceased was born at Chippewa Falls, January 28, 1880, and has been making 
her home in this city for the past twenty years. She was married twenty seven 
years ago, her husband having preceded her in death some years ago. Her maiden 
name was Anna Hamel.
Four children were born to the couple, they being Mrs. Clarence Singer, Wilma, 
Eleanor and Chester, all of this city who survive her together with two brothers, 
Arthur and Albert Hamel of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. J. W. Stippick of this 
city.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at nine o’clock at the St. 
Boniface church, the Rev. Kersten officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. 
The body may be viewed at the Frazier Mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 29, 1929  P. 5
**********
[bur. 1 May 1929/age 49 yrs./cause: carcinoma/bur. on J.A. Hamel lot]


ARNOLD THORNTON

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1908:
A 14-month old child of Mrs. Frank Thornton of Chicago, who was here
visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hamel, died Tuesday.
******
[Cem. records show this space is Frank Thornton..Arnold is his son who is buried there]
[[F-23-3]-Frank Thornton/bur/ 10-03-1908/cause: whooping cough]


BESSIE THORNTON

Mrs. Chester Thornton 65, of Rt.2 Two Rivers, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. W. Eric Rauch will officate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thornton, nee Bessie Pickop, was born Feb. 10, 1910 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late James and Hannah (Bowker) Pickop. She married Chester 
A. Thornton Oct. 17, 1933 at Manitowoc. He preceeded her in death Feb. 23, 1975.
Survivors include a daughter and two brothers Harry and William, of Manitowoc 
and two grandsons.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Chapel after noon Wednesday. The casket 
will remain closed. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral 
arrangements
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, May 6, 1975
*********
[d. 05-06-1975/age 65 yrs./widow of Chester Thornton/bur. on Shirley Rickman lot]
(17 Feb 1910/May 1975/SSDI)


CHESTER A. THORNTON

Chester A. Thornton, 65, of Rt.2, Two River, died Sunday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. George J. Knudson will officate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thornton was born Dec. 29, 1909 at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Anna 
(Hammel) Thornton. He married Bessie Pickop October 17, 1933 at Manitowoc. He 
operated the Trio Lunch of Manitowoc for many years and had most recently been 
employed by Frieder's Bakery.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) 
Singer and Mrs. Wilfred (Wilma) Freund of Manitowoc, and Mrs. George (Eleanor) 
Oldenburg of Florida and two grandsons.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until the time of 
service. The casket will remain closed
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 24, 1975
*********
[d. 02-23-1975/age 65 yrs./bur. on Shirley Rickman lot-his daughter]
(29 Dec 1909/Feb 1975/SSDI)


ARLENE R. THORPE

Arlene R. Thorpe, 65, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Sunday, June 27, at McHenry 
Hospital, McHenry, Ill.
Private graveside services were held 2:30 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thorpe was born June 16, 1917, at LaSalle, Ill., daughter of the late Albert 
and Esma Strohm Rieck.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cherie Thorpe of Crystal 
Lake, Ill.; a daughter, Suzanne Thorpe; a son-in-law, Louis Janus; a brother, 
Donald Reick of Chicago, Ill., and four grandchildren.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of local arrangements. 
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1982 P. 3
*******
[d. at McHenry, IL]


ROBERT F. THORPE M.D.

Robert F. Thorpe, MD, age 88, of Fresno, Calif., died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, 
in Fresno.
Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1920, in Oblong, Ill., son of the late Jasper R. 
and Della (Siler) Thorpe. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp 
during World War II. He married the former Arlene R. Rieck. She preceded him in 
death in 1982. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Illinois 
and his MD from the University of Illinois Medical School. Robert served his 
internship and residency at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He was the co-
founder of the Manitowoc Clinic in 1950 and practiced pediatrics there from 1950 
until his retirement in 1985. Robert was a member of the Manitowoc Optimist Club 
and Branch River Country Club. He enjoyed golf.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Dr. Matthew Sauer 
will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends 
may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of service at 
1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the name of Robert F. 
Thorpe to the: Optimal Hospice Foundation, 6770 N. West Avenue, Suite 105, Fresno 
CA, 93711.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 7, 2009


CAMILLA THRALL

Mrs. Frederick Thrall, Widow, Dies At Milwaukee
Mrs. Frederick Thrall, 78, widow of a pioneer North Western engineer and until 
10 years ago a resident of this city, died today at Milwaukee. She fell earlier 
in the week at her home there, sustaining a fractured hip.
Funeral services will be held at Milwaukee at 10 a.m. Wednesday and the body 
brought to Manitowoc for interment. There will be brief services at 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at the chapel at Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Thrall while a resident of Manitowoc served for many years as a reader of 
the Christian Science church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Sherman, Milwaukee, two nieces, Mrs. 
Charles Wascher, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Frank Clark, Oshkosh, and two grandchildren, 
Charles and Elizabeth Sherman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1934  P. 2
*******
[Camella(sic)/bur. 9-19-1934/age 78 yrs./died at Milwaukee, WI/
cause: accidental fall on floor]


FREDERIC THRALL

VETERAN ENGINEER HAS MADE LAST RUN, FREDERICK THRALL DEAD
Well Known Northwestern Road Employe Passes Away After Illness of Only One Month 
Frederic Thrall, veteran engineer of the Lake Shore division of the Northwestern 
and one of the best known railway men of the city had made his last run over the 
lines of the company in whose employ he was for 37 years. After an illness of 
little more than a month, Mr. Thrall passed away at the family home at 812 South 
Fourteenth street, early today. For more than a week his condition had given no 
promise of recovery and the end came as a relief from sufferings. 
Mr. Thrall continued his services with the Northwestern up to Oct 14, this year, 
when he was taken ill, and had failed since that time. He had been on the Lake 
Shore division of the line almost since it was built.
Decedent was born at Berlin, Wis., Oct. 9, 1857, being 59 years old at his death. 
He engaged in railroading in youth and for years had been one of the best known 
engineers of the Northwestern company. For some time Mr. Thrall was on the Two 
Rivers run but his last service was a run between Milwaukee and this city.
Besides his wife, Mr. Thrall is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Sherman, 
of this city and a niece of Mrs. Arthur Wascher, of St. Paul, who was a member of 
the Thrall family from childhood. Three brothers, Capt. P. F. Thrall of Green Bay, 
and H. P. and Charles Thrall of California, also survive.
The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 2 and will be 
under the auspices of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 28, 1916  P. 6
*********
FUNERAL OF FREDERIC THRALL LARGELY ATTENDED YESTERDAY 
The funeral of the late Frederic Thrall was held from the home yesterday afternoon, 
under auspices of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and was 
attended by many friends. The Brotherhood, the Elks and the K.P. lodges marched 
in a body at the funeral, interment being at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 1, 1916  P. 8 
********
[bur. 11-30-1916/cause: nephritis/bur. on Mrs Camella Thrall lot]


ELAINE W. THUERWACHTER

Mrs. Glenn (Elaine) Thuerwachter, 73, of 3212 Wildwood Drive, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly early Monday morning, May 27, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 11 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thuerwachter, nee Elaine Wilson, was born July 5, 1912 at Fond Du Lac, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Mueller Wilson. She married 
Glenn Thuerwachter on September 19, 1935 at Fond Du Lac. The couple celebrated 
their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1985. Mrs. Thuerwachter was formerly active 
in Girl Scouts in Manitowoc and also Holy Family Medical Center Grey Ladies 
Volunteers. She was a member of the Lions Auxiliary of Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn; a son, Glenn W. (Buzz) Thuerwachter of 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Charles M. Herman of Manitowoc; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Anne and Paul Guyette of Arizona; and three 
grandchildren, Marc, Eric and Amy Herman.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8 pm by Deacon Don Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 27, 1986 page 17


GLENN THUERWACHTER

Glenn Thuerwachter, 84, of 3212 Wildwood Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
September 11, 1992, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. 
William Zimmer will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 8, 1908, at Fond Du Lac. He was a graduate of Fond Du Lac 
High School with the Class of 1926. He married the former Elaine Wilson, 
September 19, 1935, at Fond Du Lac. She preceded him in death May 26, 1986. Mr 
Thuerwachter was a lifelong Manitowoc Businessman which included an active role 
in the wholesale magazine and newspaper industry. He then pursued the retail 
market with the establishment of the (House of Paperbacks) a downtown Manitowoc 
book, magazine and card store. He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge, the 
Manitowoc Lions of which he was past president, the Isaac Walton League of 
Manitowoc and a member of the Twenty Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Glenn W. (Buzz) Thuerwachter of Manitowoc; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Kathryn and Charles M. Herman of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-
in-law, William and Adeline Thuerwachter of Texas; two sisters, Ruth Thuerwachter 
and Frances Sever both of Florida; three grandchildren, Marc C. Herman of Texas, 
Eric M. Herman and his wife, Mary of Michigan, Amy K. Ramminger and her husband, 
Richard of Kiel; two great grandchildren, Katie and Matthew Herman of Michigan; 
a sister-in-law and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Uyette of Arizona; many 
nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in 
death by two brothers, Roy and Earl.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 
the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1992 P. A2
*********
[widower of Elaine Thuerwachter]


ANNA HILL THUMAN

FORMER RESIDENT DEAD, CALIFORNIA, BRING BODY HERE
Word was received here of the death at Long Beach, California, of 
Mrs. Anna Hill Thuman, a former resident of this city and of Chicago. 
The body will be brought to this city and funeral service will be 
held from the home of her daughter Mrs. George Olp. 845 North Tenth 
street Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. O.K. Espeseth 
officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Thuman is survived 
by her husband, one son, John Hill, of Milwaukee and three daughters, 
Mrs. Fred Nilles of Chicago, Mrs. George Olp and Mrs. Edwin Hansen of 
this city. She was seventy seven years old.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 3, 1927 P.2
********
[bur. 11-7-1927/age 63 yr/died at Long Beach, CA/cause: gastric 
carcinoma/bur. on Carl Meyer lot]