URSULA AHL From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death in Town Newton from old age debility of 82-yr. old Mrs. Peter Ahl. Mrs. Ahl was a resident of that town for at least 50 yrs., her husband having preceded her in death 16 yrs. ago. She is survived by one son. The funeral was held Mon. morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
GEORG BILL From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. morning last week of 84-yr. old Geo. Bill of old age debility. The deceased, who was born in Germany in 1853, came to America and settled in St. Nazianz where he resided for many years. About a year ago he moved to Manitowoc to live with a son here. He is survived by 2 sons. The funeral was held Sat. morning from the St. Boniface Church.
ANTON BRANDL Anton Brandl, 84, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silverlake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brandl was born July 29, 1887, at Maplewood, Door County, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Weber Brandl. He married Margaret Bonnell Oct. 7, 1919, at Antigo. His wife preceded him in death May 6, 1965. He was a blacksmith by trade and was last employed by the McMullen and Pitz Construction Co. of Manitowoc. Mr. Brandl was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the St. Joseph Holy Name Society. Survivors include three sons, James of San Francisco, Gerald of Manitowoc and Howard of Trenton, N.J.; four daughters, Miss Virginia of West Allis, Miss Lorraine of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Germaine) Bauer of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson of Rt. 1, Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Magdalene Cullen and Miss Frances Brandl of Chicago and Sister M. Theothane of Bay Settlemen, DePere, 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
LORRAINE BRANDL Mrs. Kenneth Brandl, 41, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and a concelebrated funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Revs. Ronald Kirk and Charles Brooks will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetry. Mrs. Brandl, nee Lorraine Herrmann, was born March 8, 1929, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Awe Herrmann. She was married to Kenneth L. Brandl July 31, 1948, at St. Joseph Church, Silver Lake. The couple resided at Rt. 4, Manitowoc. Mrs. Brandl was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Joseph Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 15, 1971
WILLIAM J. BRUNNER William J. Brunner, 53, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brunner was born Dec. 9, 1917, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Boyle Brunner. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He married Nina Smith Dec. 28, 1940, at Manitowoc. He had been employed as a school bus driver for the Thomas Larson Co. of Valders and also worked at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Brunner was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include his wife, three sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, David, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Jane Kaufman and Mrs. Orvil Stephani of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arland Matthias of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marie Welch of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and four grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1971
HEINRICH DEGENHART AND WIFE From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893: An elderly couple died on one day in Town Newton. On Sun. morning 78 yr. old Heinrich Degenhart died in Town Newton at the residence of his son-in-law Carl Zinkel after a long illness with consumption. That same evening about 11 o'clock his wife also died. She was 70 yrs. of age and died of grippe. The pair had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 30 May of this year. They leave 2 sons and 3 daughters, all married. The funerals took place yesterday at the cemetery at Silver Lake. (Note: I've found that when the obituary reads bur. at Silver Lake, this is the one it means)
RICHARD DONOVAN From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: Richard Donovan, a blind man who lives five miles from here on Calumet Road, recently had the misfortune to fall into an open trapdoor in the cellar of his home and was injured so severely that there is fear for his life. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1909: Richard Donovan, old and well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, who has been blind for 30 years, had the misfortune Thursday last week of falling down the cellar steps and breaking his neck. Death followed soon after. Donovan was 85 years old and leaves his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. (Note: The stone only says Father, but this is the only Donovan I have in the cemeteries who died in 1909/there is a discrepancy in the time of the accident from one article to the other, but does appear to be the same person)
MARGARETHA EISNER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891: Death of 67 yr. old Mrs. Margaretha Eisner on Sun. in the home of her son John Eisner in Town Manitowoc Rapids. She was the widow of John Eisner, who died in Dec. of last year. She had been ill for quite a while and the flu hastened her death.. The burial took place Tues. morning at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
ANTON FESSLER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 17-yr. old Anton Fessler died of a stroke New Year's Day in his mother's residence at Silver Lake. In addition to his mother he is survived by several sisters. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
ANTON FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1901: Death Thurs. morning last week of Anton Fischer, well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, from a stroke which he suffered the morning before. He was born in Bavaria in 1832 and has been a resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids since 1854. He is survived by his widow and 10 children. The burial had been set for Fri. morning but on that very day his 18-yr. old daughter Franziska followed her father in death. The young lady was a victim of consumption. Both bodies were carried to their last rest on Sat. in the Alverno Cemetery.
THRESIA FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907: Mrs. Therese Fischer here died last week following a stroke. Mrs. Fischer, who formerly lived in Town Newton but who moved to Manitowoc following the death of her husband, had suffered another stroke about a year ago from which she recovered. Week before last she had another stroke from which she died last week. She is survived by an adopted daughter. The funeral was held Friday morning from St. Boniface Church.
MRS. JOSEPH FROST From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897: Death a few days ago in Town Newton, of Mrs. Joseph Frost (nee Leverenz), shortly after giving birth to a child. That child followed its mother in death after a few hours, and the bodies of both were buried Sat. in the cemetery in Silver Lake.
NORBERT GLOMSKI From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death in Town Newton on Sat. of the 4-yr. old son of farmer Glomsky there. The burial was held Tues.
BENNIE HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1897: Death Tues. of the 1-yr. old son of Michael Heinzen in Manitowoc Rapids. Burial was this morning at Silver Lake.
JOHAN ANTON HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892: Death on Sat. a.m. in Town Manitowoc Rapids, of Anton Heinzen in the home of his son. The deceased died of TB and reached the age of 66 yrs. 7 mos. He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral took place Mon. at the Silver Sea Cemetery. (Note: Silver Lake Cemetery)
JOHN HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1892: Death on Sun., 26 June in Two Manitowoc Rapids of the 6 yr. old son of Mr. Michael Heinzen. The deceased, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage, was laid to rest Tues. in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOHN JOSEPH HEINZEN John Joseph (baby -May 30, 1904-May 31, 1904 son of Anton Heinzen and Cecelia Schuler [Anton and Cecelia married June 20, 1893 at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecelia born Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -died from "gactre" [?]) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
LOUIS F. HEINZEN Louis (April 26, 1900-May 15, 1939 husband of Leona nee Anhalt [married Oct. 19, 1932 at St. Gregory] -son of Anton Heinzen and Cecellia Schuler [Anton and Cecellia married June 20, 1893 at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecellia born Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -both buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -sterilizer for 7 years at White House Milk died from "carbon monoxide poisoning [May 10, 1939] and hypostatic pneumonia [May 15, 1939]") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
WILHELM HEINZEN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death in Manitowoc Rapids last week from heart trouble of 14-yr. old Wilhelm Heinzen, son of Michael Heinzen. The boy had been stricken by a severe attack of diphtheria a short while ago. The funeral was held Fri. at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
WANDA KODET MRS. KODET, 40, DIES, HOSPITAL Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At St. Boniface Mrs. Wanda Kodet, 40, wife of Joseph Kodet, 1116 South 18th street, died at 6:10 a.m., today at Holy Family hospital. She was ill four months. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be removed to the residence late Saturday. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Harry Schueller will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery at Silver Lake. Mrs. Kodet was born in the town of Newton July 2, 1892, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski. She was married to Joseph Kodet at Silver Lake Oct. 24, 1910. They resided on a farm at Alverno up to 11 years ago when they moved to this city. She is survived by the widower, four daughters, Alice, Josephine, Bernadine and Betty Jane, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski of Newton, and one brother, Charles of Newton. Mrs. Kodet was a member of St. Boniface society. Unknown Paper Friday, March 31, 1933 on the top
HEINRICH KLINGEISEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death of the 7-day old child of F. Klingeisen on Tues. in Town Manitowoc Rapids, of convulsions. The little body was buried today in the cemetery in Silver Lake.
CHRISTOPH KUBATZKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902: Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. from stomach cancer of Christian Kubatsky. The deceased, who reached the age of 62, came from Germany in 1868 and settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids where he has lived ever since. Just a few months ago he lost a son in a railroad accident. He is survived by his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
FRANZ LEITERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901: Death Tues. in Manitowoc Rapids of consumption of 58-yr. old Frank Leidermann. He leaves a widow and 9 children. The funeral will be held this morning in Alverno.
THERESIA MAURER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903: Death from asthma in Town Newton on Tues. of 76-yr. old Mrs. Theresa Maurer. She is survived by 5 children and 2 brothers – Pastor Carl and Anton Fessler. The funeral will take place early tomorrow at the cemetery in Silver Lake.
FRANK J. MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899: After a 9 year illness, 20 yr. old Frank Mueller died Fri. in Town Newton. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
MARIA (nee ZINGSHEIM) MUELLER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903: Sudden death Sun. morning of Mrs. Albert Mueller in Newton. Mrs. Mueller, who enjoyed good health, attended a private dance with other neighbors Sat. evening in Detgen’s Hall in Town Newton. Everyone enjoyed himself and Mrs. Mueller was one of the happiest of all. The supper was served around midnight after which the attendees returned to the dance floor, and a neighbor began to dance with her. She danced until that set was over and then sat down, but suddenly turned white and sank unconscious from her chair to the floor. A doctor was called, but when he arrived all he could do was confirm that Mrs. Mueller had died from a heart attack. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. H. Zingsheim here and was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1854. In addition her husband she is survived by 4 daughters and a son. The funeral was Tues. morning at Silver Lake.
DAUGHTER OF WOLFGANG NEUMEYER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897: Death Tues. of the 9-yr. old daughter of Wolfgang Neumeyer in Alverno, of a brain illness. The funeral will take place Fri. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOHANN NEUSER John Neuser/b. 11 Nov. 1832, Germany/d. 14 Mar. 1899/age 66 yrs. 4 mos. 3 da./ cause: enlargement of the stomach, Dr. unable to explain why parents: Mr. Neuser, born Germany and Agnes Neuser, born Germany spouse: Mary Ann Neuser/co. death index v.6, p.145 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899: Death Wed. morning of John Neuser of Manitowoc Rapids of stomach cancer at the age of 66-yrs. 7-mos. and 14 days. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and 9 daughters. The funeral will take place Fri. morning at Silver Lake. He was born in Westphalia and has lived the last 40 years in Manitowoc Rapids.
MARIA NEUSER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907: Death Thursday last week of 61-year old Mrs. Mary Neuser who has been a resident of our county for over 40 years… The funeral was held Saturday
FRANCES REISER Mrs. William Reiser, 67, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Because this is Holy Week, the funeral Mass will be read at a later date. The former Frances Becker was born in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, June 8, 1892, daughter of the late Reinert and Agnes Mueller Becker. She was married at Kiel Sept. 3, 1912, and the couple lived at St. Cloud, Wis., and New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc four years ago. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church. Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bomlader of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn) Tompkins of Appleton and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Stetsonville, Wis.; a son, Paul of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Anthony of Elkhart Lake and Raymond of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ella Schmahl of Elkhart Lake, 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, Anthony, died in October of 1941. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1960 P. 11
WILLIAM J. REISER Services for William J. Reiser, 88, a resident of Park Lawn Home in Manitowoc who died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, pastor, will celebrate the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. A parish vigil also will be held at 8 p.m. The son of the late Ferdinand and Catharina Miller Reiser was born on June 27, 1882 in Hilbert. He married the former Francis Becker at St. Peter and Paul Cahtolic Church, Kiel, on Sept. 3, 1912. They lived in St. Cloud and New Holstein before moving to Park Lawn Home in 1956. Mrs. Reiser died on April 13, 1960. He was a member of St. Jospeh Parish and of its Holy Name Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bonlander of R. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Sheboygan; a son, Paul of R. 4, Manitowoc, 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death. ******** William J. Reiser, 88, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reiser was born June 27, 1882, at Hilbert, son of the late Ferdinand and Gatherina Miller Reiser. He married Frances Becker Sept. 3, 1912, at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple had resided at St. Cloud and at New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc in 1956. His wife preceded him in death April 13, 1960. Mr. Reiser was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include a son, Paul, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bonlander of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Sheboygan; 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the Holy Name Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971
BERNARD ROEMER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1887: Death of 68-year old Bernard Roemer on Sun., 04 Dec. at 5pm in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased was born 18 Nov. 1819 in Kröv, Bezirk Trier, Rheinpreussen. In 1847 he immigrated to America and lived three years in Philadelphia, coming to Wisconsin in 1850 and establishing himself in the following year in Manitowoc Rapids. He served 10 years as Town Clerk. His wife preceded him in death eight years ago. Five children (2 sons and 3 daughters) mourn his death. The funeral procession will take place Fri. morning at 9am in the Catholic Church in Manitowoc, and then burial in the Silver Lake Cemetery.
ANTON SATORI Anton Satori, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday noon at home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, Manitowoc County, the Rev. Daniel F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Satori was born Nov. 10, 1877, at Lugo, Italy. He married Margaret Zanon in 1912 in Italy and they came to the United States in 1914, settling at Rockwood, Manitowoc County. He was employed at the lime kilns there, working for the company now known as the Rockwell Lime Co. He later was employed in a similar job at Valders, where he moved in 1916. He retired and went to live on his son John's farm in 1932 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County. His wife preceded him in death in 1948. Survivors include two sons, John and Anton Jr., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; several brothers in Italy, 11 grandchildren and three great grand- children. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 05, 1961 page 19
ANN SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: Death last week in Town Manitowoc Rapids of 72-year old Mrs. James Savage. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 3 sons.
HUGH SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893: Death of 82 yr. old H. Savage early on 23 May in Town Manitowoc Rapids. He was buried Sat. afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery at Silver Lake. ******** Hugh Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Thursday May 25, 1893. He was born in Newrie, County Louth, Ireland and was one of the early settlers of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Savage was one of Nature's noblemen in the true sense of the word. He was kind, considerate and always inclined to do what he thought right. He was a man of deep convictions, but tolerant toward others. He reached a green old age and his face in its frame of gray hair showed that a pure and honest life had been led. Manitowoc Pilot May 18, 1893
WILLIAM SAVAGE From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: Death yesterday morning of 35-yr. old William Savage, son of Manitowoc Rapids resident James Savage, of consumption. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Silver Lake. (Note: according to tombstone, he was 30 yrs.)
GERTRUDE SCHEIDT From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Sat. of 78 yr. old Mrs. Gertrude Scheidt of dropsy. Burial was Tues. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
JOSEPH SCHETLER From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897: Death Sun. morning in the old people's home of Silver Lake of Joseph Schetler of dropsy. The burial took place Tues. at the cemetery in Silver Lake.
BARBARA SCHETTL From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: Death in Town Newton on Saturday morning of Mrs. Barbara Schettel at the advanced age of 87. Mrs. Schettel was born in Bavaria and came to America with her husband in 1859, settling in Town Newton where she has lived ever since. She is survived by a son, Joseph Schettel, with whom she had been living during the last years of her life. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church at Silver Lake.
MARTIN SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1909: Yet another of our county’s old pioneers has gone to where there is no return. Martin Schmidt, well known throughout the county as a highly respected man, closed his tired eyes in the last long sleep about 12 noon on Saturday. He reached the extraordinary age of 90 years 9 months 9 days, having been born in 1819 in the Rhine Kreis in the Kingdom of Bavaria and came to America when he was 24 years old, settling in Buffalo, New York. There he married Miss Anna Nagel and in the early 50’s traveled to the great Northwest, arriving in Manitowoc in 1852 when it was still a wilderness. Eventually he settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids. His wife died in 1853, and in 1858 he married again, his second wife preceding him in death in 1895. Among his surviving children are: Alex P. Schmidt of West De Pere, Mrs. Royal Sniffin of Manitowoc, Ludwig and George in Winton, Minnesota, Mrs. Theresa Sours in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Sister Ludwinia in St. Francis Cloister, and Miss Carrie Schmidt, who has been keeping house for her father for the last 14 years. Mr. Schmidt interested himself in a variety of fields and his fellow citizens trusted him with various offices in Town Manitowoc Rapids. For 20 years he served as Postmaster for Alverno, a position he held until January 1 this year. His funeral was Tuesday morning from the Catholic Church in Alverno.
MATHILDA SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1905: A 3-yr. old little daughter of Anton Schmidt, who lives near Silver Lake, died recently. (Note: The date and age match the obit.)
ANNA SPATH From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Death of Mrs. Joseph Späth in Town Newton on Sun. following a 1-yr. illness with dropsy. The deceased, who reached the advanced age of 83, was born in Bavaria but spent the last 50 yrs. or so in this country. She leaves her husband, a daughter and 4 sons. The funeral was held yesterday in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
FRANCESCA WANIGER DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT Services For Mrs. Waniger, 96, To Be Held Saturday Mrs. Francesca Waniger, 96, a resident of the county for 75 years, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Vogel, 2106 Clark street. She has made her home with Mrs. Vogel for two years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 O'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born In Germany Mrs. Waniger, whose maiden name was Francesca Schumberger, was born in Germany in 1840 and was married there to Joseph Waniger. The latter came to this country in 1861 and located on the Tannery road near Two Rivers. Mrs. Waniger joined him shortly and after a time they purchased a farm at Manitowoc Rapids which they operated for years. Mr. Waniger died in 1899 and Mrs. Waniger continued to make her home on the homestead until two years ago when she came to this city. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Vogel, city; a son, Joseph, Route 4, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Waniger was a member of the St. Ann's Christian Mothers of Silver Lake. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home. Wednesday, March 31, 1937