CLARENCE M. WHITE (from researcher/see contributors page) Mr. Clarence M. White, 87, of 1401 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, March 9, 1989, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, O.F.M. will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. White was born December 23, 1901, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Katherine Koch White. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident. Mr. White was self employed as a heating contractor, retiring in 1963. He married the former Gertrude Stahl on June 10, 1925, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death May 10, 1983. Mr. White was a member and former president of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association and former president of the Zoological Board of the City of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; two daughters and sons-in-law; a brother and sister-in-law; 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Winnifred Jens. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday prior to the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., March 9, 1989
EBENEZER WHITE Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 2, Thursday April 27, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 Died. White.-- At the residence of his son in the town of Manitowoc, on the 12th inst., Ebenezer White, in the 80th year of his age. The deceased was a native of Vermont and a soldier of the war of 1812-1815.
ELLA WHITE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1902: Death from a heart illness on Sun. of Mrs. D. White at her residence 423 N. 9th St. Mrs. White was born in Gibson 09 June 1874. In addition to her husband, who is employed in the city fire department, she is survived by 4 children. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon.
ELLEN M. WHITE From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 Death on Tues. the 31st of 63 year old Mrs. Ellen M. White of nervous sickness.
MRS. CHARLES W. WHITE From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1900: Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Charles W. White who was totally exhausted from a long illness. She was born in Schleswig Holstein in 1827. She met Mr. White there in 1847 where he was visiting, and they became engaged. Because having the marriage performed in Germany presented too many difficulties they came to America in 1849 and held the wedding ceremony in Calumet Co. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1856 and have lived here ever since. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in Apr. 1899. In addition to her sorrowing husband she is survived by 3 sons. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon with a long funeral procession.
HELEN “PIERRE” KANZELBERGER WHITE Helen “Pierre” White, age 77, died on May 19, 2000, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Pierre was born in Two Rivers, on August 18, 1922, to William and Isabella (Gauthier) Strong. Her talents as a pianist, accordionist and organist were recognized early in her life. In 1943, she married George M. Kanzelberger, who preceded her in death in 1968. During their 25 year marriage, she and her husband were in love with the theater. particularly stage plays and summer variety shows during the 1950's and 60’s at Manitowoc’s Lincoln High School. They also established and directed a children’s theater in Manitowoc in the 1960’s. To all these endeavors, Pierre, or “Mrs. K,” as she was popularly known, enthusiastically applied her considerable skills in music and sewing-arranging piano scores (often her only guidance being an LP recording), and designing and making costume after costume, sometimes using only the person’s body measurements to create a pattern. Mrs. K was also hostess, concierge, counselor, and friend to the theater members and students who frequently gathered in her home. In 1988, Pierre married Thomas (Mishan) White from the Lac Courtes Oreilles Reservation near Hayward, Wis. She developed a deep appreciation for and knowledge of Native American culture, particularly the Ojibwa language and traditions. She was adopted into the Lac Courtes Oreilles band of the Ojibwa tribe and given the name Zhawano Geehigoquae (Southern Sky Woman). When she moved to Arizona, New Mexico and, finally, to Missouri, she continued to be active in the Native American community, frequently incorporating Native American images into the sewing and needlework she continued to do throughout her life. A burial service will be held in Manitowoc at Evergreen Cemetery, Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. We, her family and friends, will miss her. Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 2000
MARTHA WHITNEY From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1908: Death here Thursday last week of 80-year old Martha A. Whitney following a long illness. She had been a resident of our county since 1852. 2 sons and a daughter survive. [cause: heart disease]
LOUISE WIEBOLDT From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899: Death Sat. night of Mrs. Lania Wieboldt after a ten day illness with inflammation of the lower bowel. She was born 09 Feb. 1838 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and came to America with her parents while she was still small, settling in Town Newton. On 24 Apr. 1857 she married Mr. P.W. Wieboldt, who has since predeceased her. 5 children were born to the marriage of whom 3 survive to mourn their mother – Ernstina, Charles and William. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon from the funeral parlor to the city cemetery.
WILLIAM WIEBOLDT From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1900: Death Tues. of Wilhelm Wieboldt after an 8-day lung illness (Lungenbluten). The deceased was born here in 1876, graduated from high school and in 1895 took over the post of Secretary in the local Municipal Court, which he filled until his death. He is survived by his widow and one child as well as a brother and a sister. His funeral will be held today.
WILLIAM P. WIEBOLDT SR. From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: Death Sun. evening, after a long illness with consumption, of P. W. Wieboldt, a well-known resident of our city. He was born 11 Feb. 1836 in the Province of Hanover and came to America in 1859. After a year in Calif. and New York, he settled in Town Newton on a farm. He later came to Manitowoc where he opened a store. He served many years as a Justice of the Peace and was once Marshall of our city, once our postmaster, and served in the Assembly of the State Legislature. He is survived by his widow and 3 grown children. The funeral took place yesterday at the city cemetery.
GEORGE WIESNER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: Death Wed. last week of 78-yr. old Geo. Wiesner, one of the oldest German settlers of our county, in the residence of his son Louis in Four Corners after a long illness. The deceased leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ******* [cause: apoplexy]
MERRITT C. WILCOX Merritt C. Wilcox Sr., 82, of 123 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wilcox was born Sept. 12, 1893, at Waupaca, son of the late Leander Nobel and Emma Faulkes Wilcox. He married Margaret Conrad Oct. 16, 1924 at Manitowoc. He then married Edna J. Holdorff Oct. 13 1954, at Waukegan, Ill. She preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1975. He had been president of Manitowoc County Abstract Co. and also former deputy collector of customs for the port of Manitowoc. He was past chancellor, commander, member and grand lodge representative of Manitowoc Lodge 86 Knights of Pythias and member of Manitowoc Kiwanis Club. Survivors include a son, two daughters, and two half-brothers Harley and Everett Van Patten, of Manitowoc; a half sister, and six-grand children. A brother Walter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of service. A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday by members of Knights of Pythias. Herald Times Reporter April 26, 1976
EMERSON WILDA
Wilda was inducted on June 29, 1943. After he returned from the service, he worked for the Manitowoc Public Service Commission. He died in 1949 at the age of 42. Photo courtesy of the Manitowoc Library
JAN WILDA From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900: Death Mon. after a long illness of John Wilda, the 25-yr. old son of local resident Wenzel Wilda. In addition to his parents he is survived by 4 sisters and 5 brothers.
JOHN WILDA From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1895: Death Sat. of 81-1/2 yr. old John Wilda in the home of his son-in-law Mr. W. Kucera. The deceased formerly lived in Kossuth but for the last several years resided with his son-in-law in Manitowoc. He had been ill for many months and the illness had so disturbed his mind that he tried to cut his throat on Fri. The wound was not fatal but because of his age and the illness and his weakened condition, he passed away on Sat. The funeral took place on Monday.
WENCEL A. WILDA Wencel A. Wilda, 72, of 1216 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Espiscopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wilda was born Sept. 6, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mary Wachal Wilda. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Margaret Monka Sept. 18, 1928, at Manitowoc. They resided at Manitowoc all their lives. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge No. 65, A & FM. of Manitowoc and Manitowoc Pigion and Fancy Club. He had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 43 years, retiring in 1969 Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; two sisters, Miss Caroline Wilda and Mrs. Albert (Libby) Engel, of Manitowoc and four grand- children. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon, with Masoic memorial service at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church. The casket will remain closed. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 5, 1973 ******** [d. 10-05-1973/age 72 yrs./bur. on Joe Wilda lot] (06 Sep 1901/Oct 1973/SSDI)
EDNA WILDE Mrs. William H. Wilde, 58, of 621 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Roekle will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 12, 1903, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late John and Louisa Sundt Wegner. The former Edna Wegner attended grade school at St. John Lutheran School at Newtonburg and at the age of 14 moved to Manitowoc with her parents, enrolling in Manitowoc Business College. She was employed for seven years prior to her marriage as a bookkeeper at American Exchange Bank and was later employed for five years in the office of Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce. She was married to William Wilde Sept. 4, 1926, at Manitowoc. She was a charter member of Bethany Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society and for 10 years taught Sunday School at the church. Survivors include her husband, a son, a daughter, three sisters, Mrs. John Luke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Max Bruckschen of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert Boldt of Manitowoc; and four grand- children. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960 page 3
ELISABETH WILDE Name: Wilde, Elisabeth D.: 7/4/1871 B.: 3/13/1797 Reg. D.: 6/9/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Germany D.P.: Tn. of Mtwc Cem.: Evergreen Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel (Born Wilde) Spouse: John Friedrich Wilde F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.179
MARY WILDER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900: Death of Mrs. N.E. Wilder here on Tues. from dropsy. Mrs. Wilder was 60 yrs. old and her funeral will be this afternoon.
CHRISTOPH WILHARMS From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Death Sun. of local resident Christof Wilharms at age 91-1/2. He was born in Hesse and came to America in 1844 and after spending a few years in the East, took over a farm in Town Newton. He worked that farm until 1883 when he moved to Manitowoc to spend the evening of his life quietly. Mrs. Wilharms, the 89-yr. old wife of the deceased, had also been ill for a long while and when she learned of her husband's death, it was the final blow. She also closed her eyes in death on Tues. This afternoon the bodies of the pair who had shared their lives together for almost 70 years will be taken to their last rest together. 5 children mourn the death of their beloved parents.
HENRY WILHELMY From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1908: Our city has lost another of our German pioneers. Henry Wilhelmy, the wellknown nurseryman who settled in Manitowoc in 1854, died Sunday at age 78. Mr. Wilhelmy was born in Germany and came to America at age 24, spending a year in New York before coming to Manitowoc. Since 1864 he has been living on his farm at Silver Creek. He is survived by his widow and 8 children.
PHILIPINA WILHELMY From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1909: Mrs. Wilhelmi, widow of the late nurseryman John Wilhelmi who died last fall, on Sunday followed her husband in death. Mrs. Wilhelmi had suffered a stroke recently and because of her age was unable to recover. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
CARL WILKE From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1907: Death here Friday of Washington Street resident 86-year old Carl Wilke, following a stroke which he suffered 4 years ago and which ultimately caused his death. Mr. Wilke came from Germany to Manitowoc County in 1853 and has been a resident of our county ever since. He leaves 3 sons and a daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. ******** [Carl Wilke/bur. 06-11-1907/age 86 yrs./cause: presmonia]
FRED. WILKE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Mr. Fred. Wilke died Sat. following a 2-day illness in the residence of his son-in-law Gustav Levenhagen. The deceased was born 19 Dec. 1822 in Drewitz, Prussia, and came to America with his family in 1856, settling in Manitowoc where he lived ever since. His wife preceded him in death 2 yrs. ago. He is survived by a son and a daughter. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon. ********** [Fred Wilke/bur. 04-18-1903/bur. on John F. Wilkie lot] [There is an empty space between Hannah and Fred. On the other side of him is Ruth Walker (possibly a grandchild of Fred based on her year of birth) and then Dr. Claude Walker. They are all buried on the John F. Wilkie lot]
HANNAH WILKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901: Mrs. Fred Wilke, whose unlucky accident we reported last week, died Mon. from her injuries. The deceased was born in Germany on 28 May 1830 and came to Manitowoc with her husband in 1855 where she has lived ever since. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, one son and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday from the German Methodist Church. ******** [Hannah Wilke/bur. 07-23-1901/age 71 yrs./cause: fracture of hip joint bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
HENRIETTA WILKE From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: Death Wednesday evening last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Henriette Wilke of old age debility. She is survived by her husband, Gottlieb Wilke and 4 sons as well as 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sunday afternoon. [cause: acute bronchitis]
WILHELMINE WILKE From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896: Death Wed. last week of Wilhelmine Wilke of pneumonia, at age 77 yrs. 2 mos. 2 days. She was born in Zoellenow, Pomerania, and came to America in 1855, living the last 31 yrs. in Manitowoc. She is survived by her husband, 4 children, and 1 grandchild. The burial took place Fri. in the city cemetery. ****** [Wilhelmine Wilke/bur. 08-07-1896/age 77 yrs./cause: chronic bronchitis]
BERTHA WILLE From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1893: Death of 29 yr. old Mrs. Bertha Will(sic) on Sat. morning of volvulus. She was the wife of Frank Will and daughter of Mr. W. Hermann. Her funeral was Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery. She leaves 3 small children.
CHARLOTTE WILLE From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1890: Mrs. Will, wife of Mr. L. Will, will be 100 yrs. old on Sun. (It is a long article discussing how she lived at the time of the French Revolution, endured the French occupation of Germany, and other facts about her life.) (Note: This is not an obit, but a birthday congratulations) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: Death Sun. morning of the oldest resident of our city and perhaps the entire state – Mrs. Charlotte Will, at the age of 105 yrs. 4 mos. The deceased was born 02 Nov. 1790 in Koelpin, Bez. Koeslin, Pomerania. She married when she was 20 yrs. old, in 1810, to John Brandt who died in 1837, leaving his widow with 7 children. She married again in 1830, this time to Ludwig Will, coming to America with him in 1850, settling in Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. When she celebrated her 100th birthday, she was still able to dance. She spoke of being ill recently, but no one believed that she was close to the end. On Sun. morning her surviving elderly husband prepared the breakfast coffee, but as he brought it to her, found her dead. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
FRANK WILLE From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906: Former locomotive engineer Frank Wills has died in the local St. Mary's Hospital following a 6-month illness at age 45. The deceased leaves 2 daughters and a son. *********** [bur. 05-05-1906/age 45 yrs./cause: consumption]
FRIEDERICKA WILLERT From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death on Fri. (Mar. 4) of 52 yr. old Mrs. Friederike Wellert, wife of Charles Wellert of here, of cancer. The deceased who leaves her husband and 11 children was buried Mon. in the city cemetery.
KARL WILLERT From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1885: The little son of Mr. August C. Willert, age 1 yr. 4 mos., died yesterday morning and burial will be tomorrow, Fri. at 2pm.
WILHELMINE WILLERT From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1880: Death of the wife of Aug. G. Willert on Wed., 23 June at 4am. Burial is this afternoon.
ANNA (KELLNER) WILLIAMS From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902: Death Mon. morning of Mrs. Anna Williams after an illness of only a few days. She was a long-time and well thought of resident of our city. Mrs. Williams, nee Kellner, was born 74 yrs. ago in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc in her youth. Here she married Mr. Williams, who died in Texas in 1851. The young widow never remarried but continued to reside here. With her energy and enterprise she built the “Hotel Williams” in the late 60’s which she operated herself and for the last two years the splendid Williams Block on the corner of Jay and 8th Streets. There were no children to her marriage but she adopted a nephew, Joseph Williams and a niece, Mildred Williams. In addition to these adopted children, she is survived by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and many other relatives. The flags were flown at half-mast at Williams House, the Williams Block, as well as the Victoria Hotel in her memory. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
SAMUEL WILLIAMS From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Aug 1861: Samuel Williams, owner of the Williams House died. Extensive bio is included.
EVELYN WILLIAMSON From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896: Death on Sun. of the 4-mo. old child of Wm. Williamson. The burial took place Mon. at the city cemetery. ********* [Burial register has Evlan Williamson, female, 3m 3d, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: cholera infantum]
FRANK WILLIS From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1908: Death in St. Mary's Hospital here yesterday morning, after a long illness, of Frank Wills(sic). As a baby he was saved from the steamship "Niagara" when it burned near Sheboygan. Both his parents were lost along with most of the other passengers, and no one knew who he was so he was given a new name, that of Frank Wills. He lived here for many years but for the last three was a patient in the above named hospital at city expense. The deceased must have been over 60 years old.
HENRY WILLS From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1905: Death Thurs. following a short illness of Henry Wills, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased, who was 82, leaves his sorrowing widow and several children. ******* [cause: cirrhosis of the liver]
FRIEDRICH W. WILMS From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1902 Death Tues., following a long illness, of F.W. Wilms, a well-known resident of our county for many years. During the war the deceased served with Company D of the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and for many years has suffered from the severe wounds he received and the strains he underwent. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and several children. The funeral will take place Sun. from his residence at Four Corners, and the local G.A.R. Post, to which Wilms belonged, will give the old Union Veteran his last escort.
ANNA MONA WILLOTT From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908: Death here Sunday morning of Mrs. Joseph Willott, Sr., from old age debility. She had retired Saturday evening and while still asleep her life slipped away Sunday morning. Mrs. Willott was born in England 80 years ago, came to America with her family in 1867 and had been a resident of our city since 1872. In addition to her sorrowing husband she is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
CAROLINA WILSING From Der Nord Westen, 11 Sep. 1902 (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Sep.) Old Mrs. H. Wilsing, who resides a few miles from here, died Sun. and is being buried today in the Manitowoc Cemetery. She was 73 and leaves several married sons and daughters.
JACOB WILTGEN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1908: The body of Jacob Wiltgen from here, a man who lost his life in the sinking of the barge “Baldwin”, was brought here Monday and buried in the city cemetery. The body had been found by fisherman on the beach near Sturgeon Bay. Despite wearing a cork life-jacket, the man had died. Wiltgen leaves a widow living here, a brother in Two Rivers, and another brother in Port Washington. [bur. 08-29-1908/cause: drowning]
FRANK WILTMAN Frank Wiltman Sr., 70, of Rt. 3, Denmark, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutjie will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wiltman was born Feb. 8, 1903, at Kewaunee, son of the late Cyril and Anna Fictum Wiltman. He married Rose M. Wacek Sept. 14, 1926, at Manitowoc, living in the city for two and a half years and then farming until retiring in 1969. His wife preceded him in death in April, 1971. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two children preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, State Street entrance. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973 ******** [d. 06-03-1973 at Denmark WI/age 70 yrs.] (08 Feb 1903/Jun 1973/SSDI)
CHARLES WIMPF Der Nord Westen, September 20, 1888: Death of 61 yr. old Carl Wimpf Tues. morning in the home of his son-in-law Henry Hinrichs. The funeral was this afternoon. Sent in by the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable
ISABEL WINDIATE From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Sep 1859: Isabel Windiate died, the daughter Thomas and Cornelia E. Windiate.
GURI WINDINGSTAD From the Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday Dec. 21, 1905: At an early hour last Friday morning, Mrs. Nels Windingstad passed away at the family home on North Ninth street, after an illness of more than a half year's duration. About four months ago Mrs. Windingstad underwent an operation, after she had been suffering for some time; but the operation did not benefit her, and her suffering continued until death came to her relief. Born in Norway in 1853, the decedent came to America when twenty-one years old, locating at Branch, where shortly after her arrival, she was united in marriage to Nels Windingstad, present foreman at the Smalley Manufacturing company's plant. The maiden name of the deceased was Miss Guri Johnsrud. In 1881 the couple came to this city, where they have since resided continuously. Mrs. Windingstad leaves a husband and three children to mourn her untimely summons from earth. The children are: Mrs. John G. Kelley and Misses Hannah and Georgia. Three brothers in Minnesota, one sister, Mrs. Strande of Branch, and one sister in Norway also survive. Mrs. Windingstad's departure will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and later from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran church. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1905: Mrs. Nels Windingsted died Fri. morning following a long and difficult illness. The deceased, who was born 52 yrs. ago in Norway, came to America in 1873 and was married that same year in Jerpen to Mr. Windingsted. About 24 yrs. ago the family moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Windingsted leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
FRIEDRICH WINKE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897: Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Sat.(28 Feb.) of 74 yr. old Ferdinand Winke following a stroke. He leaves 6 children and was buried in the local city cemetery yesterday. (Note: Apparently Friedrich and Ferdinand are the same person.)
MINNE WINKE / WIENKE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900: Death Thurs. in Town Manitowoc Rapids of 65-yr. old Mrs. Minna Wienke from debility. She is survived by 7 grown children. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon in the local city cemetery.
CAROLINA WINKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1888: Death of Carolina Winkelmann on Sun., 01 July. The funeral took place Wednesday.
ETTA WINKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895: On Mon. morning Etta Winkelmann, eldest daughter of Gustav Winkelmann, died of diphtheria. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon. Mr. Winkelmann's other child is not ill with the disease as we erroneously reported in our last issue.
GEORGE WINKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1895: Death on Wed. morning of diphtheria of 6 yr. old Georg Winkelmann, son of Gustav Winkelmann. Two other children remain seriously ill with the same disease. The funeral will take place Fri. afternoon.
HATTIE WINKELMANN From Der Nord Westen, 31 July: Death of 24 yr. old Mrs. Hattie Winkelmann in the 5th Ward after a long illness (no date is given). The deceased, who was the wife of Fritz Winkelmann, will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery.
ALBERT WINTER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907: Albert Winter, a well-known resident of our city, died Monday at age 63 from cancer. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral will be this afternoon. [cause: cancer of the stomach]
NELLIE WINTER From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899: Death yesterday of a 4-mo. old child of Joseph Winter here. The funeral will take place this afternoon at the city cemetery.
ROBIN WINTER From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899: Death Thurs. of a 5-mo. old son of Joseph Winters here. (From the cemetery office: The burial register lists Robin Winter, male, age 5 months, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: wasted away. Robin & Nellie are buried on the same space. (This is the only place on the site I have the Winter surname, and have no Winters.)
LOUISA WIRTH From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: A heart attack took the life suddenly of Mrs. Louisa Wirth, wife of well-known Mathias Wirth, of Manitowoc. The deceased, who was 61, is survived by her husband and 2 grown children. She was buried yesterday in the city cemetery. ********* [cause: heart failure]
MARIE K. WIRTH cemetery #44 Mrs. Alfred Wirth, 72, of 906 Jay St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wirth, nee Marie Spinker, was born Feb. 20, 1901, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Kate Hrdina Spinker, She was married to Alfred Wirth Aug. 28, 1944, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Mrs. Wirth was formerly employed at Aluminum Specialty for 26 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Her husband preceded her in death in 1967. A brother, John, also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 10, 1973 ********** [d. 04-19-1973/age 72 yrs./widow of Alfred P. Wirth] (20 Feb 1901/Apr 1973/SSDI)
MATHIAS WIRTH From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901: Death in Chicago on Tues. of Mr. M. Wirth, a former resident of our city who is well known here. He was 77-yrs. 8-mos. old and died of heart illness. His body will be sent here on Thurs. and taken from the Northwestern Depot for burial. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Last week we briefly reported the death of our esteemed fellow citizen Mathias Wirth who had operated a gunsmith shop here for many years. Some years ago he sold his Franklin St. shop and went to be with his children living in Chicago. He died there 22 Jan. He leaves 2 children - Mr. August Wirth, with whose family he resided, and Miss Alma Wirth. During the Civil War he served with the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was a member of the Horace M. Walker Post of the G.A.R. This Post took his body, which had arrived Fri. noon at the Northwestern Station accompanied by his children and his son's wife, and conducted his funeral at the city cemetery attended by many mourners. *********** [cause: heart disease]
MINNIE WIRTH From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1892: Death in Chicago last Sun. morning of Miss Minnie Wirth, daughter of our former resident M. Wirth, who has lived in Chicago for several years. The deceased who was 29 yrs. of age, has been ill for several years and bedridden for the past few months. Her body was brought here and laid to rest Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
FREDERICK WIRTZ From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Death yesterday morning of the 4-mo. old son of South 11th Street resident Ed. Wirtz following a short illness.
ALVINA WITT From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death Mon morning, after a long and difficult illness, of Mrs. Witte, wife of Northside resident Wilhelm Witte. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the local city cemetery.
WILHELM WITT, JR. From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: An accident occurred Wed. last week which ultimately led to the death of the victim. Wilhelm Witt, who was staying at his brother Henry Witt's residence on the road to Two Rivers, fell on the ice that day and sustained an injury leading to a stroke. The unfortunate 38 year old, who had lost his hearing in childhood, died on Tues. The funeral will take place Friday.
ADOLPH WITTMANN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1897: Death has taken another of the oldest German settlers of our city, a prominent citizen of Manitowoc. Adolph Wittmann died on Tues., totally unexpectedly. He was prominent on the city’s streets on Sat., but it appears he came down with a cold on Sun. and suffered swelling of the tonsils. This led to cramps, which affected the heart, and despite medical attention he succumbed on Tues. afternoon. Adolph Wittmann was born 31 Mar. 1825 in Berlin. After finishing school, he studied the book publishing art and also went into the theater and became one of the foremost performers in Germany, but he lost the use of his vocal chords because of a heavy cold and he had to give up the stage. At that point he came to America in 1848, settling in Chicago which was still a small city, for a year, during which he married his surviving widow. He came to Manitowoc in 1849. At that time Manitowoc Rapids was the principal city of our county, and he was employed in the store Bach & Klingholz. As Manitowoc became the principal city of the county, Mr. Wittmann moved here and established a guesthouse that he later sold and bought the Lozier Pharmacy. He followed that business until early 1865 when he became Capt. in the 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment and served the last months of the war. Upon returning he sold the pharmacy and established a barrel stave factory, which prospered until the crash of 1873, followed in 1874 by the destruction of the factory by fire. In 1881 he started a newspaper under the name “Manitowoc Post” which promoted the Democratic Party, then the interest of the Workers Party and later the Populist Party. He continued publication of that newspaper until May of last year when he sold it and retired. During his life he filled several public positions – Postmaster of Manitowoc, County Clerk, and County Treasurer. Mr. Wittmann is survived by his widow, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place Sat. at 2 p.m.
DORTHEA WITTMANN From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1889: Dr. Wittmann of Centerville is mourning the loss of a child. The child's body was brought here for burial in the municipal cemetery.
PAUL WITTMANN From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894: Death on Sat. evening of the 4-mo. old son of Mr. Walter Wittmann. The little body was buried Tues. in the city cemetery.
EDGAR W. WITZEL Edgar W. Witzel, 82, of 1805 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Witzel was born Jan. 20, 1891, at Oshkosh, son of the late John E. and Charolette Bremer Witzel. He married Nel Harriet Gregory Jan. 30, 1927, at Valders, coming to Manitowoc to reside. He served in World War I as a corporal in the Medical Detachment from April 26, 1918 to May 29, 1919. He was an agent for John Hancock Mutual Insurance Co. He was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. His wife preceded him in death in 1967. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 15, 1973
EDWARD WOERFEL From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902: Thurs. morning Mrs. Eduard Woerfel was awakened by the rattling breathing and cries of her husband. Before the frightened lady could get help Eduard Woerfel had died. A heart attack took the life of the man who had gone to bed in the best of health. Mr. Woerfel was born 1837 in Germany, came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1852 and has lived here ever since, making him one of the oldest German residents of our city. He was twice married and his second wife survives him as well as 7 sorrowing children - Otto, Eduard, Wilhelm and Arthur, as well as Mrs. F. Brown in Ashland, Rese in Milwaukee, and Emma here. During the war the deceased served in the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His body was taken to its last rest Sun. followed by a large number of mourners.
CAROLINE WOERFEL From Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1887: Death of Mrs. Carolina Woerfel last Mon., 08 Aug. at 9am. The deceased, who was 70 yrs 2 mos.old, lived with her son Franz Woerfel in Town Rapids. She died suddenly of a stroke. The burial took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
SOPHIA MARIA HENRIETTE WOERFEL Name: Woerfel, Sophia Maria Henriette D.: 6/21/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 35 Yrs. 8 Mo. 4 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc., Wis Cem.: Evergreen Cem Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.:Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.185 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1875: Death of Mrs. Maria Werfel last Sunday, wife of Edward Werfel, leaving four children.
CLEMENS WOLF Clemens P. Wolf, 76, of 3613 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside service will be conducted by the American Legion-Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Wolf was born Oct. 18, 1895, at Random Lake, Wis., son of the late Nicholas and Mary Funk Wolf. He attended Random Lake public schools. He was a graduate of Sheboygan Business college. He married Georgiana Zipperer June 19, 1933, at Brillion. He was a cashier at Peoples State Bank, New Holstein, for 11 years. Prior to his retirement in 1960, he was employed in the payroll department of the Lauson Division of Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. He was a World War I Veteran, a member of the American Legion-Drews Bleser Post No. 88, the Holy Name Society and the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife and two brothers, Wilmer, of Kiel and Victor, of Hilbert. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1972
ROLAND WOLF From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903: A sad accident occurred Wed. morning in the residence of Mrs. Gustav Mueller here. Mrs. Adolph Wolf from Milwaukee, Mrs. Mueller’s daughter, is here on a visit. Mrs. Wolf’s 4-yr. old son, while playing in the kitchen yesterday morning, fell into a tub of boiling water and suffered severe burns. Medical help was called immediately and everything was done to ease the child’s pain. The little boy remains in critical condition and the doctors have not yet been able to express any hopes for his recovery. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Last week we reported the burns suffered by 4-yr. old Roland Wolff of Milwaukee. We now have to report that the little grandchild of Mrs. Gustav Müller died of those burns at 10 p.m. Wed. evening last week. The child was buried Sat. afternoon in the local cemetery.
JOHANN WOLLENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: John Wollenberg, a well-known resident of our city, died Saturday last week at the advanced age of 87 yrs. 10 mos. The deceased was born 06 August 1820 in Mecklenburg, came to America in 1850 and settled on a farm in Town Manitowoc. The burial was held Tuesday afternoon.
NICHOLAS WOLLMER Manitowoc Pilot, September 2,1864, Pg 1, Col 1: Funeral of Lieut. Wollmer. “The remains of the late Lieut. Wollmer, who was wounded recently before Atlanta, and subsequently died, reached here Tuesday morning on the Comet. We have not been informed as to the particulars of his death, but learn that it was quite sudden and entirely unexpected to his family and friends. The funeral took place from the residence of the deceased at four o'clock of the same day, and was attended by an immense concourse of people. The veterans of the 5th and 9th regiments now in town, commanded by Capt. Goodwin, constituted the escort, and with their arms revered, and their slow, solemn tread, keeping time to the mournful music of the fife and drum, they gave to the departed soldier a military burial. Among the officers who attended the last rites were Gen. Salomon, Lt. Col. Olmsted, Major Baetz, Captains Rankin, and Dumke, Lieuts. Murphy, Wimpf and Markham, besides nearly all of our prominent citizens. The German Singing Society was also in attendance and sung over the last resting place of their friend's remains. The late Mr. Wollmer was one of the earliest settlers of Manitowoc, and greatly contributed by his energy and good business qualities to the prosperity of the place. Until within the past three years he was proprietor and manager of a banking-house here; and his well known liberality and kindness to those with whom he had to deal was proverbial. Lieut Wollmer belonged to the 26th regiment Wisconsin volunteers. We have been requested to return thanks in the name of his wife and relatives to the veteran soldiers who took part in the procession, to the Sangerbund, and to the many kind friends who were with them to sustain and comfort in the hour of their deep affliction.” ******** Manitowoc Pilot, November 11, 1864: Headq'rs 26th Regt. Wis. Vol. Chattahoochie River, Ga. Oct 12. Mrs. Nicholas Wollmer:--Madam-- I have the honor herewith to transmit to you the sum of $123.00 with the request that you accept the same as a gift from the few remaining officers of this regiment, to whom your deceased husband, their brother officer, Lt. Wollmer, has ever been a true friend, and a brave and respected comrade. The Regiment mourns the loss of a good man, and a gallant and efficient officer. Tendering to you our sincere condolence, I have the honor, Madam to be Your obedient servant. Francis Lackner Major 26th Regt. Wis. Vols. ********* Manitowoc Pilot, November 25, 1864, Pg 1, Col 6: Maj. Francis Lackner, 26th Regt. Wis. Vol. Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 12th of October, with draft for $123.00, presented by the officers of your gallant regiment. I accept the gift, not only because my deeply lamented husband, who since December 1863 did not receive any pay from the government, except a small amount which he drew, after he was wounded and a few days before his death, left me and his three little children in need and want; but I accepted it particularly with warm and hearty comrades, who served with him for two years, who fought by his side in so many battles for our dear bleeding country; for the reason that it comes from the brave men who amid the roar of the cannon, in the throng of the battle and the groans of the wounded and dying, have yet preserved a feeling heart for a poor widow and orphans, whom they are not acquainted with, but know that they exist, and that Lt. Wollmer was their supporter and protector. Gentlemen, receive my warm thanks, and may the God of Battles preserve you, and permit you, happier than my poor husband was to come home again to your dear wives and children; permit you to be received with that love you deserve, and may you enjoy for long, long time, the blessings of liberty and peace of our beloved country, which when it calls out her heroes among the first will be the officers of the 26th Regiment. Tendering to you again my sincere thanks I have the honor gentlemen to be Yours respectfully, Mrs. Nicholas Wollmer
PETER WOLLMER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894: Mr. Hugo Wollmer, son of Mrs. Bieling of Manitowoc, died in Milwaukee on 07 Nov. shortly after returning from the State of Washington. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery.
ARTHUR WOLTER From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Mon., following a 6-mo. illness with consumption, of 20-yr. old Arthur Wolters.
HERMAN WOLTER (WALTER on tombstone but listed with WOLTER) From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900: Death on Wed. afternoon last week of 23-yr. old Hermann Wolters here of consumption. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery.
SYLVESTER A. WOOD From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1908: One of our eldest residents, Mr. S.A. Wood, was released from many years of illness by his death Tuesday evening. For a long time Mr. Wood, who was known by almost every resident of our city, had suffered a gallbladder illness. Toward the end the pain was so unbearable that the doctors recommended an operation despite his advanced age and weakened condition. Several gall stones were removed, but the patient was unable to withstand the shock and died during the operation. S.A. Wood was born 14 January 1822 in Acton, Maine, and on 26 October 1849 arrived in Manitowoc where he has lived ever since. He filled many elective offices in the city and county, but was mostly known by everyone because of his service as agent for the firm of Hinkley & Allen. Mr. Wood never married and is survived by a sister here, Fran Waldo, with whom he lived for many years. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. [cause: shock]
MELISSA WOODCOCK From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec.. 1907: The body of Mrs. Woodcock, who died in Chicago, was brought here and buried Saturday in the city cemetery. She was the mother of Mr. F. Woodcock here.
ELIZABETH WORTHINGTON From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Mrs. Elisabeth Worthington, an old settler of Town Kossuth, died Saturday of old age debility. Mrs. Worthington was born in Manchester, England, and came to America in 1844, then coming to Town Kossuth in 1855 where she has lived ever since. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Monday in Kossuth. ******** [Elsie Worthington/bur. 12-24-1907/cause: arterio celerosis]
THOMAS WORTHINGTON From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1889: Death of Thomas Worthington on 10 July in Town Kossuth at the age of 70 yrs. 3 mos. The funeral was held 12 July in the City Cemetery. ********* [bur. 07-12-1889/age 70 yrs./cause: tumor in the stomach]
FRANK WOYCIECHOWSKY co. death record vol. #25, page #611 Frank Stanley Woyciechowsky b: Poland occupation: chief electrician at Manitowoc Ship Building Corp. Age at death: 60 yrs, 8 mo., 26 days/cause: myocarditis spouse: Elizabeth Eisenacht father: Frank Woyciechowsky, b. Poland mother: unknown, b. Poland
FREDERICK WURSTER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1895: Death of Fritz Wurster last Fri. in Kaukauna, a former resident of Manitowoc. He was a railroad employee and was killed by a locomotive. His body was brought here and buried Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery.
MARTHA WURSTER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909: Miss Martha Wurster, a former resident of our city, has died in Kaukauna at age 28. She leaves her mother and 2 sisters. The body was brought here for burial.
NETTIE B. WURSTER From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1895: Death last Sat. in Kaukauna of Miss Nettie Wurster, of consumption. She was the 25 yr. old daughter of the late Fritz Wurster who was killed early last year in a railroad accident. Her body was brought here and buried day before yesterday at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: consumption]
