ALFRED BEILKE Alfred Beilke, 75, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died unexpectedly Friday at the home of a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Labitzke. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral home, with burial in Frieden's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Survivors include a brother, Walter, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Emma) Labitzke, of Rt. 2, Brillion, Mrs. Lillian Helm, of Brillion and Mrs. Viola Hesler, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 13, 1973
HERMAN BEILKE STROKE CLAIMS WORKER AS HE STARTS DAY Suffering a stroke as he came down stairs at 5:30 this morning at the Edward Strechert farm near Collins, to go to work, Herman Beilke, 64, grew rapidly worse and passed away in a short time. He had been in apparently the best of health for some time past. He resided in (?), and with his son Walter had been employed at the Strechert farm. Burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home in Reedsville and later from the Friedens Evangelical church, Rev. Kasper officiating. The deceased was born in Germany in 1866 and when a youth came to this country with his parents who settled on a farm near Collins. Thirty-seven years ago he was married to Miss Augusta Voeltz, and they removed to Antigo to reside for a time and returned to Reedsville 26 years ago where they since resided. Besides the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Fredericks, Valders, Mrs. Emma Labitsky, Brillion, Mrs. Barney Sullivan, Alabama, two sons, Alfred of Reedsville and Walter of Chilton; one sister, Mrs. Chas. Calkins, Antigo, and two brothers, Albert of Brillion, and William of Abbottsford, survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 18, 1930 P. 2 ******* (Note: Birth year in obit doesn't match year on stone. Possibly typo on transcription)
BERTHA BENTLEY At her home in Whitefish Bay the Angel of Death entered and called to her Eternal Home, Mrs. Jno. Bentley at the age of 49 years. Her body was brought to Reedsville Saturday and taken to the Brandt home, the funeral taking place Saturday afternoon of 2 p.m., services being held at Friedens church and interment in Friedens cemetery. Rev. Weichelt of Brillion officiating.
FRED BERGMANN Notes from Reedsville: The funeral of Fred Bergmann was held Monday and large attended as was the funeral of Otto Ehnert, who was buried Friday. Both services were held from the Evangelical Church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1926
FRED BIRKHOLZ FOREST JUNCTION GIRL'S FATHER DIES IN NORTH Relatives here have been notified of the death of Fred Berkholz(sic), which occurred at his home in Dorchester, Clark Co., on Wednesday. The body will be brought to Reedsville, his early home, where the funeral and burial will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Surviving relatives here include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward Freitag and a daughter, who since the death of her mother at Lark, Brown Co., about 20 years ago has been making her home with the Freitag family. Appleton Post Crescent, Fri., Jan. 10, 1930 page 14 ********* Reedsville: Fred Berkholtz(sic) to Be Buried at Reedsville The body of Fred Berkholtz, a former resident of Wayside, who died suddenly at his home in Dorchester, Wis., Wednesday, was brought to Reedsville today and taken to the Evangelical Friedens Church where friends viewed the remains and burial will take place Sunday afternoon with services at the church at :30 pm, Rev. Nuss of Potters officiating. Mr. Berkholtz is a brother of August Berkoltz of Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 11, 1930 page 8 ********* The following relatives from away attended the funeral of the late Fred Berkholtz on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoffman, Jefferson; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berkholtz and August Berkholtz of Odanah, Wis.; Otto and Alvin Berkholtz of Medford; Helen Freitag of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Freitag of Forest Junction; Mr. Haese and daughter of Forest Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Berholtz of Bonduell, Mrs. Bertha Porath and Mrs. William Berkholtz, Wausau; Mrs. Louis Boettcher, Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jantz, Hilbert. Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 14, 1930 page 10
LOUIS BOETTCHER Louis Boettcher, 59 a resident of Brillion 14 years, died Tuesday evening at his home in the village. He had been in poor health for a year and seriously ill two months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o’clock from the Evangelical and Reformed church, Brillion. Burial will be in the Frieden cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Boettcher was born in Reedsville in 1879 and married Miss Louise Bratz of that place in 1903. Fourteen years ago he located in Brillion, where he was employed by the Hochgreve Brewing company. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Groh and Hilda of Brillion, Mrs. Fred Deckert, Jr., of Bellwood, Ill.; four sons, Clarence, Leo and William of Brillion, Wilbert of Port Washington; brother, Albert of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger, Mrs. Charles Mueller and Mrs. Ida Hein; all of Reedsville; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Boettcher was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed congregation. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1939 P. 2
LOUISA BOETTCHER Mrs. Louise Boettcher, 82, of Blue Island, Ill., formerly of Brillion, died Friday evening. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Peace United Church of Christ, Brillion, the Rev. Quentin Moeschberger officiating. Burial will be in Friends Evangelical United Church of Christ Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Boettcher was born July 11, 1882, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late John and Wilhelmina Zastrow Bratz. She was married to Louis Boettcher Dec. 20, 1904. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid at Peace United Church of Christ, Brillion. Surviving are four sons, Clarance and Wilbert of Brillion, Leo of Milwaukee, and William of Blue Island, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Esther) Groh of Cudahy, Mrs. Verona Richards of Bellwood, Ill., and Mrs. Clifford (Hilda) Haelfrisch of Reedsville; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1965 P. 9
WILLIAM BOETTCHER (d. 1927) REEDSVILLE MAN STRICKEN AT HIS WORK Collapsing while at his work in the Huebner butcher shop at Reedsville Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock William Boettcher was dead before aid could be summoned, the death being due to a heart stroke. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock, Rev. Leonard of Brillion officiating. William Boettcher was born at Reedsville fifty six years ago and had made the village his home almost all of his life. He learned the butcher trade in youth and always followed it, having been employed for a time at the Kadow market in this city. He is survived by his widow, four children, Herbert, William, Irene and Eleanore and several brothers and sisters.(sic) So far as could be learned he was not a member of any fraternal organization. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 21, 1927 p.1
WILLIAM BOETTCHER (d. 1969) William Boettcher, 55, of Blue Island, Ill., died Thursday at St. Francis Hospital there. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Peace United Church of Christ, Brillion. The Rev. T.F. Higelman will officiate and burial will be in Friedens UCC Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Boettcher was born July 30, 1914, at Reedsville, son of the late Louis and Louise Bratz Boettcher. He owned and operated a beauty salon and was a World War II veteran. Survivors are two brothers, Clarence and Wilbur of Brillion; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Groh of Cudahy, Mrs. Verona Richards of Bellwood, Ill., and Mrs. Hilda Haelfrisch of Reedsville. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 5, 1969 p.7
FERDINAND BRANDT Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brandt and Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Brandt left Monday for Reedsville, where on Wednesday they attended the funeral of the gentleman's father, who passed away at his home in Shawano the Sunday previous at the advanced age of 88 years. Deceased at one time resided at Dorchester and is well known in this section. Marshfield News-Herald Thursday, January 29, 1925 pg. 5
IDA E.W. BRANDT Notes From Maple Grove: On Saturday Mrs. Wm. Bratz departed this life after a lingering illness. The deceased was cut down in the prime of life, having reached the age of 33 years. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and leaves a saddened home comprised of her husband, two daughters, one 15 years old and the other an infant. She is also survived by her father Ferdinand Brant Stetsonville, and five sisters and five brothers. The funeral services were held in the Freedens(sic) church Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. Interment was at the Freedens cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 22, 1908 pg. 8
WILHELMINE BRANDT Reedsville: Mrs. Ferd Brandt died last Saturday. Funeral services took place at the Friedens Church here Monday. She leaves a large family and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. Brillion News, Fri., May 13, 1898 ********* Wilhelmine Brandt birth: 22 August 1843 Grand Dutchy Of Mecklenburg death: 7 May 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove residence: 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. spouse: Ferdinand Brandt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOHANN BRATZ MAPLE GROVE PIONEER DIES VERY SUDDENLY John Bratz, pioneer resident of Maple Grove, died suddenly at his home early this morning as the result of a stroke which he suffered during the night. Doctor Carey, who was summoned from Reedsville, failed to reach the home before the death of Mr. Bratz who survived but a short time. Mr. Bratz was 72 years of age and was a long time resident of the county. A wife and one daughter survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 7, 1921 P. 8
WILHELMINE BRATZ Mrs. John Bratz, 88, resident of the county for more than 80 years, died Sunday at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Louis Boettcher, Brillion. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the Evangelical Reformed church, Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bratz, nee Minnie Zastrow, was born in Germany in 1850. When a girl the family came to Wisconsin and located on a farm near Reedsville. She was married to John Bratz in 1874 and they took up a farm near Reedsville. Mr. Bratz died several years ago. A year and a half ago Mrs. Bratz moved to Brillion to reside with her daughter. Survivors are the daughter, seven grandchildren and eight great grand- children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 7, 1938 P. 2
AUGUST DAHLMANN Reedsville: Mr. Dahlman(sic) of this place died last Friday, aged 77 years. The funeral services took place here at the Friedens Church Monday. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 16, 1898 ******** August Dahlmann birth: 27 December 1820 Germany death: 9 September 1898 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove residence: 1898 Reedsville, Wis. spouse: Dora Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CAROLINE DEFFKE Death Thurs. last week in Collins of 37-yr. old Mrs. Ernst Deffke after a short illness. She leaves her husband and 9 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon in Reedsville. Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903 ******* The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Deffke took place at Reedsville last Sunday, many persons from our city attending. The death of this young woman is an exceedingly sad case as she is survived not only by a husband but by nine children of whom the eldest is but 13 years of age. Rev. Grinewald of this city officiated at the obsequies. Brillion News, Oct. 2, 1903 ******* Caroline Wensch Deffke birth: 12 June 1866 West Prussia death: 24 September 1903 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove residence: 1903 Rockland father: Michael Wensch mother: Flora spouse: Ernst Deffke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ERNEST DEFFKE Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon for Ernst Deffke, 70, town of Rockland farmer, who died at his home near Collins Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock, from the effects of a stroke which he suffered last week on Saturday. Services will be conducted from the Luecker Funeral Home in Brillion at 1:30 o’clock, and at two o’clock at the Frieden’s Evangelical and Reformed church in Reedsville, of which he was a member. The Rev. John G. Siegle of Brillion will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery north of Reedsville. Mr. Deffke was born in the town of Rockland on Jan. 30, 1869. In 1890 he was married to Miss Caroline Wunsch, who died in 1903. The couple settled on a farm in the town of Rockland. Mr. Deffke was actively engaged in farming at the time of his death. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Deffke, of which eight survive. There are five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Herman Klann, Rockland; Mrs. Otto Lueloff, Valders; Mrs. Victor Vogl, Two Rivers; Mrs. Henry Betterton and Miss Flora Deffke, both of Vallejo, Calif.; Henry at home; Carl, at North Pine, B.C., Canada; and Elmer, Collins: one sister, Mrs. Rudolph Kraus, Green Bay; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. During his life-time, Mr. Deffke had a long political career. For many years the offices of town supervisor and town chairman in his native township were entrusted to him. He made many friends throughout the county while a member of the county board. Manitowoc Wisconsin Herald Times, December 22, 1939 P. 2
FLORA ANN DEFFKE Miss Flora Anna Deffke, 59, originally of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday in Ventura, Calif, where she had been living with her twin sister, Mrs. Henry Betterton, 35 years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Friends Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Ralph Retzlaff officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Deffke was born Nov. 11, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ernest and Caroline Wunsch Deffke. Survivors include two brothers, Carl of British Columbia, Canada, and Elmer of the Town of Rockland; and four sisters, Mrs. Herman Klann of the Town of Rockland, Mrs. Otto Lueloff of Valders, Mrs. Victor Vogl of Two Rivers and Mrs. Henry Betterton of Ventura, Calif. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1958 P. 13
HENRY H. DEFFKE Retired Farmer Takes Own Life MANITOWOC—Suicide was the ruling Monday in the rifle death of a 62-year-old retired farmer whose body was found in the kitchen of his sister’s home at midnight Sunday. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, and Henry Deffke, Rt. 1, Two Rivers, took his own life with a 30-30 rifle. Deffke was found by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Vogel when they returned from a card party. They told the coroner and Sheriff Lester Nichols that Deffke was alone when they left the house shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Dr. Teitgen fixed the time of death at about 8 p.m. Deffke, according to Sheriff Nichols, shot himself in the chest with the rifle. Dr. Teitgen said there was no apparent cause for the suicide, but added that Deffke had been under treatment recently for a heart ailment. There will be no inquest, the coroner said. Funeral services for Deffke will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Klug will officiate and burial will be in the Friedens Evangelical Cemetery in Reedsville. He was born in Rockland in 1892 and never married. For the past three years he resided with a sister. Mrs. Victor Vogel in Two Rivers. He was a veteran of World War I, serving overseas. Survivng are two brothers, Elmer of Rockland and Carl of Fort Johns, British Columbia, five sisters, Mrs. Herman Klann of Rockland; Mrs. Otto Luelloff of Valders, Mrs. Victor Vogel of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry Betterton and Miss Flora Deffke of Ventura, Calif. Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1954 P. 2
WALTER DEFFKE BRING BODY OF COLLINS BOY FROM MICHIGAN Walter Deffke, son of former County Supervisor Ernst Deffke of Collins, was buried this morning at Reedsville with services at 10 o’clock at the Friends Lutheran church. The body was brought to Reedsville from Flint, Michigan, where death occurred suddenly two days ago from an attack of typhoid fever. News of the death of Mr. Deffke will come as a shock to his many friends in the county as he was here for a vacation visit only two weeks ago and at that time appeared in the best of heath and spirits. Mr. Deffke was born near Collins and his mother died three years later. He received his early education in the schools of the county and later was employed in the city where he served as clerk at Manitowoc Savings Bank, resigning his position to continue his schooling at Ann Arbor, Mich. Deceased was twenty-four years old and besides his father is survived by three brothers, Henry and Elmer at home and Carl who is in Canada; and five sisters, Clara at home, Flora and Della in Arizona. Mrs. Otto Luelloff of Valder and Mrs. Victor Vogel of the town of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 15, 1924 P. 2
AUGUSTA DIENER Auguste Lueckert Diener birth: 8 June 1867 Pomerania death: 6 May 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. residence: 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co. spouse: Ernst Diener Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BABY DIENER Diener birth: 1 May 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 1 May 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. residence: 1899 Cato father: Ernst Diener mother: Auguste Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BERTHA DIENER Bertha Diener birth: 25 May 1897 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 7 June 1899 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove residence: 1899 Reedsville, Wis. father: Ernst Diener mother: Auguste Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ERNST DIENER Death Mon. last week of Ernst Diener, who resided in the vicinity of Grimms, of consumption. Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899 (Note: Per obit the Monday would be May 1, 1899)
MAUD EHNERT MISS EHNERT DIES, AGE 45 Was Resident of Reedsville All of Her Life Miss Maude Ehnert, 45, a resident of the village of Reedsville her entire life, died this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Selma Ehnert. She had been ill for the past three weeks. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Friedens Evangelical church with interment in the church cemetery. Miss Ehnert was born in Reedsville December 11, 1888, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ehnert. Her father died in 1926. Survivors are her mother, two brothers, Arno, Reedsville and Albert of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Fred H. Towner, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1933 P. 2
OTTO EHNERT OTTO EHNERT DIES AT HOME IN REEDSVILLE Otto Ehnert, pioneer resident and business man of Reedsville, died at the family home in the village at 11 o’clock last night. Mr. Ehnert has lived a retired life for a number of years and had been ailing for some time. The death came as a relief from suffering. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. Born in Germany August 1, 1851, Mr. Ehnert was seventy-four at his last birthday. He was married in 1874 and shortly afterwards came to this country, the family moving to Reedsville in 1877. He engaged in the butcher business which he followed until he retired several years ago. He was active in village affairs and for years served as a member of the village board. Surviving him are the widow, two sons and two daughters, Miss Maud and Arnold at Reedsville, Mrs. Fred Towner and Albert of Milwaukee. A brother, Car (sic), of Marinette and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Olson of Canada also survive him. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1926 P. 2 ********* Notes from Reedsville: The funeral of Fred Bergmann was held Monday and large attended as was the funeral of Otto Ehnert, who was buried Friday. Both services were held from the Evangelical Church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1926
SELMA EHNERT SELMA EHNERT DIES SUNDAY Was 80 Years Old; Funeral Is To Be Held Wednesday Mrs. Selma Ehnert, 89, Reedsville, died at the home of her son Arno, also of Reedsville, Sunday afternoon at 3:15. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 2 o’clock from Frieden’s Evangelical church the Rev. K. Kielhorn officiating. Burial will take place in the Reedsville cemetery. The deceased, nee Selma Schneider, was born March 15, 1854, in Saxony, Germany. She came to this country with her parents when she was one year old and settled in Calumetville. On March 22, 1874, she was married to Mr. Ehnert, who preceded her in death eight years ago. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1924. She was a charter member of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Frieden’s Evangelical church. Nine children were born to her of whom three survive. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fred Towner of Milwaukee; two sons, Arno of Reedsville and Albert of Milwaukee; a brother, Charles of Thorp, Wis. The body will be at the home until the time of the service Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1934 P. 2
HENRIETTE FICK Reedsville: Mrs. Theodore Fick died Monday after a long illness at the age of sixty-one years. The funeral took place Wednesday from the Ev. Frieden's church, Rev. Greenwald of Brillion officiating. Brillion News, Fri., July 21, 1905
THEODORE FICK Theo. Fick, an aged resident of our city died very suddenly Monday morning. The funeral took place from the Friedens church, Rev. Nagel officiating. Brillion News, January 2, 1908 ***** Notes From Maple Grove: Theodore Fick for many years a resident of this town, later a resident of Reedsville, died at the home of his son-in-law Mr. Bruss in Reedsville on Monday evening, aged 70 years. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Freedens church in Reedsville, Rev. Nagel officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1908 pg. 8
JACQUELINE GAYLE Jacqueline R. Gayle, Age 42, of Reedsville, died Friday, May 19, 2006. She was born July 8, 1963 to Douglas ""Butch"" and the late Loretta (Glenz) Greene, Sr. She married Kenneth Gayle on July 9, 1983. Jacqueline was an elementary school teacher in the Reedsville Public Schools since 1990. In addition to her father and her husband, she is survived by three children, Leah, Page and Zane, at home; one sister, Jeanne (Mike) Freund of Ellsworth; one brother, Douglas (April) Green, Jr. of River Falls; her father and mother-in-law, Donald (Joyce) Gayle of Skokie, IL; special friend Patricia Kennedy of Milwaukee and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta (Glenz) Greene on March 17, 2006. Gathering time for family and friends will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Reedsville Elementary School Gym, 350 Park Street, Reedsville from 5PM until the time of the memorial service at 7PM with Rabbi Sidney Vinburg of Anshe Poale Zedek Synagogue officiating. She was a loving wife, mother, teacher and friend who made a difference in the lives of everyone she touched. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1900 Appleton Rd., Suite 2, Menasha, WI 54952, would be appreciated. SCHAUER & SCHUMACHER FUNERAL HOME (920)432-4841 Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 2006 P. A3
CHARLES GLOVER Charles Glover, 79, of Reedsville, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at Reedsville Funeral Home and burial will be in the village cemetery. Mr. Glover was born March 3, 1887, at Sharpsburg, Ky., son of the late William and Anna Kohlmeyer Glover. Two sons and a daughter survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 28, 1966 P. 14
GERTRUDE GOODHEW Notes from Reedsville: After a short illness of two week's duration, during which time all that medical science could do, was done without avail. Mrs. Howard Goodhew, nee Gertrude Hagenow, died here Thursday morning. This ended a life so young and full of future promise. work had been started on their new home which was to have been occupied this fall. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hagenow, born here on Sept. 16, 1891. She always lived here, grew up and attended the local school. All knew her and as she as a kind and loving daughter, a good wife and true friend, she will be greatly missed by her parents, her husband, a brother Fred of Whitelaw and her large circle of friends. The floral arrangements were beautiful and may be taken as an indication of the esteem of her friends. The funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev Weichelt of the Friedens Church of which she was an active member. "Yet 'twill only be a sleep, When with a song and dewy light, Morning blossoms out of night, She will open her blue eyes, 'Neath the palms of Paradise." Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 22, 1916
******** Reedsville News Items Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter Goodhew - The ringing of the Frieden's Church bell Thursday morning of last week caused a feeling of gloom to residents of this village for the tolling announced decease of one dearly loved not only by her immediate family but by both old and young of this village and surrounding neighborhood where she numbered all as friends. Gertrude Stella Goodhew, nee Hagenow's life was one of sunshine, a smile and kind words, dispersed gloom and lightened hearts of those who knew her since childhood. It is hard to realize that one so young has been called away when life held so much pleasure in store for her future but a Higher Power than ours who does everything well has seen fit to pluck the flower for his Own and in the words of the Hymn she chose to have sing at her funeral, "Some Day We'll Understand", we will realize why this sorrow had to be borne. Born Sept. 29, 1891 she had lived to see her 24th anniversary but ere the dawn of another was called to the Home Beyond. To the grief stricken young husband, sorrowing parents and only one brother is extended the sincere sympathy of friends for theirs indeed is a loss hard to bear for their hearts Gertrude held a place none can fill and although years may make the sorrow less poignant just now words of consolation must indeed, sound hollow but the memory of her sweet life can not but console them in their sorrow. The funeral which was held Sunday afternoon at 2 pm was one of the largest ever held here and the many floral offerings of relatives and friends attested to show the high esteem in which the deceased was held in every home. Rev. Weichelt of Brillion preached the funeral sermon and officiated at the burial of the body in Frieden's Cemetery, northeast of Reedsville. The pall bearers were Edward Reineman, A.B. Reichert, Emil Wenzlaff, Gustave Prochnow, Herman Reineck, W.J.Struck. The following relatives from away attended the funeral of Mrs. Howard Goodhew Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Edd Meyers, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lorenz and daughter, Josephine, Greenleaf; Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Lorenz, Milwaukee; Ben, Frank and Allen Koenig,, South Bend, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Wegforth, Mr. and Mrs. Hy Wegforth, Mrs. Catherine Miller and son, Raymond, Mrs. M. Bartelme, Mr. and Mrs. Lueloff and Mr. Esler of Manitowoc; Miss Elizabeth Reinemann, Cleveland; Edgar Fox, Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Luecker, Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Luecker, Mr. and Mrs. L. Luecker, Mr. and Mrs. Jac. Luecker and daughter, Lydia, Mrs. ?. A. Schmidt, Peter Luecker and son Elmer of Brillion. Brillion News - Fri., June 23, 1916
HARRY GOODHEW Harry Goodhue(sic) and Mary Hardgrove of Clarks Mills were engaged to be married in September. Miss Hardgrove had to be taken to Holy Family Hospital with stomach cancer and was declared to be incurable and in danger of imminent death. When Harry was informed he borrowed a gun from a neighbor Sunday and shot himself. The young lady died 2 hours later without having been told of her fiancé’s death. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908 ******** A TRAGEDY OF LOVE Harry Goodhew a young man well known and esteemed here and at Reedsville, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Goodhew resided, committed suicide last Friday afternoon at the farm home of his employer, Geo. Hardgrove of Clarks Mills. It appears that the young man was engaged to be married to Miss Mary Hardgrove next month. A short time ago the young lady was taken seriously ill and brought to Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc, where an operation was declared to be necessary, which however proved unsuccessful. When the hospital attendants learned that the patient would probably not recover, a telegram was sent to the Hardgrove home in Clarks' Mills, apprising the father of the sad fact, but requesting that Harry be not yet told of it. Mr. Hardgrove was not at hand when the message was delivered, and it was given to Harry, who read the contents. Without a word he went out to the barn and was not seen again until a son of Mr. Hardgrove went to the granary and there found Goodhew dead with a 22 short rifle lying beside him. A clot of blood in one ear showed where the bullet had entered, lodging in the base of the brain. His suicide was followed two hours later by the death of his bride-to-be. A small quantity of poison was also discovered on his clothes, showing that he may have wanted to be doubly sure of death by swallowing poison just before firing the fatal shot. The young man was about 28 years of age and is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters, all living at Reedsville where the interment took place last Monday afternoon. Rev. Wittbracht of this city officiating. Brillion News, August 21, 1908 ********* Harry Goodhue(sic), Told Girl is Dying, Ends Own Life with Shotgun HAD PACKAGE OF PARISH GREEN - MADE DEATH SURE Reedsville Youth, 28, Suicides When Told Girl He Loved Could Not Live - Sweetheart Dies an Hour Later Told that the girl he loved, had courted and hoped soon to wed could not survive an operation which she recently underwent and that death was imminent, Harry Goodhue, a Reedsville youth employed at Cato, committed suicide by firing the contents of a shotgun into his brain Thursday afternoon, death resulting instantly. The tragedy was followed an hour later by the death of his sweetheart, Mary Hardgrove of Cato. Goodhue, who was an employee of the Hardgrove farm and had been a member of the household for three years, had planned his suicide with deliberate intent, a fact evidenced by the presence of a quantity of paris green in a package, found at the side of the dead body. Goodhue fired the fatal shot in the granary on the farm and the body was discovered within a few seconds by a boy employed on the premises. The lad was at work near the granary when Goodhue entered the building and had been told by the unfortunate man to follow him into the granary in a few minutes. Hearing the shot, the lad sounded the alarm and with others removed the body. For three years, Goodhue, who was 28 years of age, had been employed on the Hardgrove farm and an attachment that it was planned would end in marriage in a short time existed between the youth and the daughter of his employer. Recently Miss Hardgrove was stricken with illness and physicians advised an operation as the only means of restoring her health. The operation was undertaken a few days ago and while apparently a success, the girl failed to rally and Thursday it was said that there was small hope for her recovery. Informed of the serious condition of his sweetheart, Goodhue became despondent and Friday morning, when it was announced that all hope of Miss Hardgrove's recovery had been abandoned and that death was a matter of few hours, the young man planned suicide, though he gave no intimation of his intention to friends and other employes of the farm. He visited a neighboring farm and from the owners, Menlik Brothers, requested the loan of a shotgun "to kill cats". Suspecting nothing, the weapon was given to him and Goodhue immediately returned to the Hardgrove farm and it was but a short time later that he made his way to the granary and there ended his life. Where Goodhue secured the paris green which was found with the body, is not known but it is presumed that the poison had been used as spray for the potato fields. Goodhue's parents are believed to reside near Reedsville, though this has not been definitely established, little being known at Cato as to his past life and family. Efforts were at once made to communicate with the family of the dead body to have them take charge of the remains and it is not probable that an inquest will be necessary, the facts in the case being well established. Goodhue, during his residence at the Hardgrove farm, was quiet, unassuming and his life had been exemplary. He was popular with his fellow employes on the farm and with a large circle of friends among young people of the vicinity and his tragic end proved a great shock. Goodhue was a son of William Goodhue, a well known resident of Reedsville and the boy's life had been passed in this county. Physicians who were summoned found death to have been instant from the gunshot and there was the evidence that Goodhue had also taken a small quantity of the paris green. Acting District Attorney Harry Kelley, who was notified in this city, decided that an inquest was unnecessary and the body was removed to the Hardgrove home and Vogelsang & Murphy, of this city, will have charge of the burial which will probably be held Monday. Miss Hardgrove, whose fatal illness is believed to have prompted Goodhue to end his life because of despondency over thought of her loss, was not informed of the death of the young man, her condition being so feeble that it was feared the shock would hasten her death. Miss Hardgrove was a daughter of George Hardgrove, a pioneer settler of the county and was 25 years of age. Her mother died years ago and one brother, at home and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Soper, Amherst and Mrs. Michael O'Leary of North Dakota survive. The funeral will be held at Clark's Mills Monday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Aug. 15, 1908
FRIEDERICKE HAESE FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT ROCKLAND Mrs. Haese, a former resident of this city and pioneer settler of the county, died suddenly at the home of her son Charles in Rockland at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Haese had not been in good health for some time but her death at this time was unexpected. Her grandson had visited her room a short time before her death with wood to replenish her fire. Stepping out of the room for a few minutes he returned to find his grandmother dead. The deceased was a highly respected and beloved lady and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Ten children are left to mourn her death: Gottlieb, Charles, Otto, Gustave, Louise, Pauline, John, Fred, Albert and Mrs. R. F. Bubolz. Her husband died several years ago, also one child. Mrs. Haese formerly lived at Manitowoc, moving from there to Reedsville where she lived for about two years. Last spring she disposed of her property there and went to live with her son Charles on the old farm property in Rockland. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 6, 1912 P. 7
AMELIA HAGENOW AGED WOMAN FOUND DEAD AT REEDSVILLE Mrs. Hagenow Believed to Have Been Dead Since Tuesday Night Death overtook Mrs. Amelia Hagenow suddenly at her home at the village of Reedsville where she lived alone in a two story building. Discovery of her demise was made when little Laverne Junge went to the home late yesterday afternoon to deliver papers to her. When her knock was not answered the girl opened the door and found the aged woman lying on her face on the floor. Life had been extinct for some time. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but the body will probably be brought to this city for burial. Mrs. Hagenow visited with friends Tuesday afternoon and did not return to her home until after 6 o’clock which leads to the belief that death probably took place early Wednesday morning as no lights were burning in the rooms. She had apparently just completed an errand to the basement for a bucket of coal when she was overcome and had taken hold of the edge of the sink to save herself from falling. Death was due to a heart stroke. Born in this county, Mrs. Hagenow, who was Amelia Mason before her marriage, was sixty-eight years of age and had made her home alone since the death of her husband. She is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Herman Reinecke of Algoma, two brothers, Charles Mason of Menasha and George Mason of Stanley and three sisters, whose names could not be learned. One of the sisters lives at Milwaukee, another in California and the third at Seattle. No inquest was ordered in the death as it was deemed due to natural causes. Manitowoc Herald News, February 25, 1927 P. 6
CHR. HAGENOW From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1880: Death of Chr. Hagenow last Fri., 16 July in Reedsville. He was Postmaster, Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace. The burial took place on Sun. ********** Christian Hagenow of Reedsville, died at his home in that place on Friday night last. He was buried at Evergreen cemetery in this city on Sunday last. The funeral was taken in charge by the Masons. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 22, 1880 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1897: The body of C. Hagenow, that was buried in 1880 in the local city cemetery, was recently dug up and taken to Reedsville for reburial in the cemetery there. (NOTE: The city cem. mentioned was Evergreen in Manitowoc)
ELIZABETH HAGENOW From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897: Death in Reedsville on Thurs. last week of Mrs. Elisabeth Hagenow, widow of the late Christian Hagenow, of old age debility at 75 yrs. 4 mos. The deceased, who leaves 5 grown children, was buried Sunday. (Note: Apparently her husband was moved to this cemetery when Elizabeth died and was buried here) ******* Mrs. Christ. Hagenow, who had been ill for a long time, died Thursday night. The funeral took place Sunday forenoon at the Friedens Church. She was 75 years of age and leaves two sons and two daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. She was known as one of the oldest citizens. Brillion News, Sept. 3, 1897
WILLIAM HAGENOW From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1900: Death of Wilhelm Hagenow of Reedsville on Thurs. last week in the mental facility in Oshkosh. The 48-yr. old man had been in the facility about 2 years. His body was brought to Reedsville for burial.
AUGUST HEIMKE Gottlieb August Heimke birth: May 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 29 August 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Charles Heimke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDRICH HEIMKE Frederick Heinke (sic) birth: 6 March 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 28 March 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Maple Grove, Man. Co. residence: 1899 Rockland father: Herman Heinke mother: Anna Saft Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GEORGE HELD Town Maple Grove resident John Held died Friday last week at age 76. He leaves 4 children, one son of whom has not been heard from in 21 years, a condition which may present difficulties in estate settlement. Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906 ******* Reedsville: Geo. Held, a prosperous farmer of the Town of Maple Grove, died on Friday the 20th inst., of apoplexy at his home on the Brillion Road. He was born Dec. 15, 1830 in Bavaria. His wife died about four months ago. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Backhausen and Mrs. Pfefferle of Forest Jct., Mrs. Fried Thiel of Deerbrook, John and Fred Held at home and one son, James. The funeral was held Monday at the Frieden's Cemetery at Reedsville. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 27, 1906 ********** Geo. Held Jr., of Enid, Oklahoma, was called here by the death of his father, but came too late for the funeral. He left home more than twenty years ago. Brillion News, Fri., May 4, 1906 ******* When we recently reported the death of George Held in Reedsville, we said that a son of the deceased had been missing without a trace for 20 years. Actually, we have learned from the Brillion News that the missing man has been in Enid, Oklahoma. Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906
******** FATHER IS DEAD; SON MISSING Maple Grove Man Left Large Estate and Search Will be Made for Missing Boy George Heldt, a wealthy Maple Grove farmer is dead, leaving an estate estimated to be worth $22,000 and settlement of which may be delayed pending a search that will be made to locate a son of the dead man, who has been missing from home for twenty-one years or more. In event that the search fails to locate the missing son, steps may have to be taken to declare him legally dead in order to affect a settlement of the estate,, if he is one of the heirs under the will. Mr. Heldt, who was a prominent resident at Maple Grove had amassed a fortune of $22,000 and his death last week leaves four sons as heirs to it, two residing in Washington and one in Maple Grove and the fourth missing. Under the law the absent son is an heir and he must be locaed or his death established before the property can be divided. Papers have been filed in probate court asking for administration of the estate and this will entail a search for the missing boy, this being conducted through advertisement, etc. Because of the fact that Heldt left no will, the missing son is interested in the estate to the same extent as the other three and property cannot be divided without his consent or until it is known that he is dead. If not located by the search, the court can declare him legally dead, he having been missing seven years. It is probable it will require months to settle the estate. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., Apr. 24, 1906 ******** IN CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY Mary Theil, Plaintiff, vs. Fred Theil, Lizzie Backhausen and Peter Backhausen her husband, George Held, Katie Pfefferle and Joseph Pfefferle her husband, John Held, and Fred Held and Mary Held, his wife, Defendants. By virtue of an order for the partition and sale of the premises hereinafter described, made in the above entitled action on the 23rd day of February, 1912, the subscriber, sheriff of Manitowoc County, will sell at the dwelling house formerly occupied by the late George Held on the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of Section No. 28, Township No. 20 North, of Range No. 21 East, being in the town of Maple Grove in Manitowoc County, on the 12th day of April, 1912, at twelve o'clock noon of that day, the real estate directed by said order to be sold and therein described as follows: The Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of section No. 28, in Township No. 29 North, of Range No. 21 East, and the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of said Section, Township and Range, and the Southwest Quarter (S.W. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section, Township and Range, and the Southwest Quarter (S.W. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E 1/4) of Section No. 33, in Township No. 20 North, of Range No. 21 East, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Said premises will be offered as a whole and also in the four separate forty-acre tracts described above, and will be sold to the highest bidder of bidders as the same will produce the largest sum by way of aggregate purchase price. Terms, one half cash and one half to be secured by mortgage running not more than three years with interest at five per cent per annum. Dated February 23, 1912. Walter E. Pellett, Sheriff of Manitowoc County. Manitowoc Pilot, March 21, 1912 P. 4
GUNIGUNDE HELD Mrs. George Held of Maple Grove died last Saturday morning after a prolonged illness. Decedent was seventy-eight years of age and is survived by the husband and seven children, three daughters and four sons. The daughters are Mrs. Jos Pfefferle, Mrs. Peter Backhausen of this vicinity and Mrs. F. Thill of Deerburg. The sons are George of Oklahoma, Fred of Washington town, John, who lives on the farm and Joseph whose whereabouts are unknown. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 5, 1906 ******* Reedsville: Mrs. Kunigunde Held(sic), wife of Geo. Held of the Town of Maple Grove, aged 79 years, died on Saturday, December 30th of cancer of the face and resulting in debility, after a lingering illness of a year or more. The deceased was born in Bavaria, emigrating to America with her husband about the year 1866 and is survived by her husband and six sons and daughters. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Brillion. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 5, 1906 ******* (1880 Maple Grove census: George Helt age 54; wife Gunigunde 54; Mary 15; John 14; Joseph 12; Fridrich 10; dau. Frances 8) (1900 Maple Grove census: John Held age 35; father George 70; mother ?ooney 70)
CATHERINE HINTZ Mrs. Catherine Hintz, 66, died this morning at her home in Reedsville after a lingering illness. Born Catherine Morrisey in Maple Grove in 1872 she was married to Charles Hintz in 1900. Mr. Hintz was a carpenter in Reedsville for many years and died 15 years ago. Mrs. Hintz taught school in the county for several years prior to her marriage. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Paul Engel, Brillion, Louise, Reedsville; son, Charles, Reedsville; brother, Prof. Gough Morrisey, Chilton; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Hintz home, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in the Evangelical and Reformed cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 13, 1938 P. 9
MARGARET HINTZ REEDSVILLE MOTHER FINDS HER CHILD DEAD AT HER SIDE Last Thursday morning, at an early hour, Mrs. Charles Hentz (sic) of Reedsville found her 3-month's-old child dead at her side in bed. The child had not been ill. About midnight it was awake and apparently well. The mother attended it and then went to sleep. When she awaoke a few hours later, she found the dead body of her child at her side. Physicians who were summoned expressed the opinion that the child had died of cramps. Mrs. Hentz has been quite ill as a result of the shock. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 28, 1905 pg. 1 ******** 1905 Dec 21/HINZ Margaret/v.7 p.399 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ******** Margaret Hinz (sic) Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Margaret Hinz Gender Female Burial Place Maple Grove, Wis. Death Date 21 Dec 1905 Death Place Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 0 Birth Date 09 Sep 1905 Birthplace Reedsville, Wis. Race White Father's Name Charles Hinz Mother's Name Kate Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Margaret Hinz Wisconsin, Death Records Name Margaret Hinz Event Type Death Event Date 1905 Event Place Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Reedsville, Wis. Gender Female Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 09 Sep 1905 Birth Year (Estimated) 1905 Birthplace Reedsville, Wis. Burial Place Maple Grove, Wis. Cemetery St. Patricks Father's Name Charles Hinz Mother's Name Kate Hinz Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
FRANK J. JELINSKE Frank Jelinske, 58, route 1, Reedsville, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Co-op Funeral home with burial in the village cemetery. Mr. Jelinske lived on the homestead farm his entire life. Only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Martha Eccelsine?? of Van Dyke, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1946 P. 2
CLARA KLANN Mrs. Clara Klann, 88, of Route 4, Chilton, died Sunday evening in Holy Family Skilled Nursing Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. Helmuth Kehle will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Klann, nee Clara Deffke, was born Nov. 25, 1890, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ernst and Caroline Wunsch Deffke. She was married to Herman Klann Dec. 21, 1927, in Brillion. He preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include a sister ad brother-in-law, Laura and Otto Lueloff of Valders, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and in the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1979 P. 3 ******** (25 Nov 1890/Feb 1979/SSDI)
HERMAN KLANN Herman Klann, 73, of the Town of Rockland died Saturday morning at home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frieden Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Lloyd Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Klann was born Nov. 19, 1888, in the Town of Rockford (sic), son of the late William and Minnie Bubolz Klann, and Dec. 21, 1927, married Clara Deffke. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland until Mr. Klann retired a few years ago. He was a director of Collins State Bank and also treasurer of Frieden Evangelical and Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife, six brothers, Gustave, Henry, Edward and Alfred of Rt. 4, Chilton; Louis of rural Greenleaf and Fred of Lakewood, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. John Haese of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Mrs. William Lau of Potter, Mrs. Hubert Haese of Hilbert and Miss Sarah Klann of Rt. 4, Chilton. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral home until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will be in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1961 P. 19
BETTY RAE KRUEGER YOUNG GIRL DIES OF FEVER Betty Krueger of Reedsville Dies This Afternoon Taken ill Tuesday, Betty Krueger, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Krueger, died at the residence in Reedsville at 1:30 this afternoon of scarlet fever. The girl, an exceptionally good student, was to have entered eighth grade in the Reedsville high school next fall. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, (private), and her grandmothers, Mrs. E. W. Pautz and Mrs. Matilda Krueger, both of Reedsville. Mr. Krueger is the village clerk at Reedsville. Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1935 P. 2
ELVIRA KRUEGER Elvira L. Krueger of Kenwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio, passed away August 12, 1990 at age 91. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, August 16 in Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Private interment. Mrs. Krueger was born January 29, 1899 in Reedsville, Wis., where she lived until four years ago when she moved to Toledo. She was a Postal Clerk for the U.W. Postal Service for 25 years retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, Rev. Carlton Krueger of Toledo; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Krueger. Family suggests tributes in the form of contributions to her church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 14, 1990 page 16
ETHEL R. BACHMAN KRUEGER 1903-1968 Mrs. Ethel Krueger, 65, of Reedsville, died Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. T. F. Hilgeman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born Nov. 5, 1903, at Wausau, daughter of the late Moritz and Alice Huckbody Bachmann. She was married to Louis J. Krueger Oct. 28, 1929, at Wausau. Mrs. Krueger, a graduate of Stevens Point State College, came to Reedsville in 1926, where she taught for 24 years. As an 11-year-old girl, she was awarded a medal in recognition of her bravery after she rescued a 10-year-old playmate from drowning in the Wausau River, and then drew him home on a sled. Mrs. Krueger was a member of the Ladies Guild of the church, the Reedsville Homemakers Club, the Reedsville Education Assn. and the Wisconsin Education Assn. Survivors include two daughters, (private); a sister, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, of Wausau; and four grandchildren. Her husband, a sister and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1968 P. 5 ******* (05 Nov 1903/Nov 1968/SSDI) ******* (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) Ethel Bachman (Nov. 5, 1903-Nov. 15, 1968) taught school in Reedsville for over 25 years. She died ten days after her 65th birthday--she had planned to retire when the school year ended in June. She married Louis Krueger (Oct. 22, 1904-Sept. 7, 1959) in 1929. They had a daughter in 1931 who died before she could be named (in the Luthern Cemetery just west of Reedsville--off of County Trunk W) Ethel grew up in Wausau and went to college at La Crosse. Ethel's parents were: Moritz Bachman (1866-1910) and Alice Huckbody (1869-1932). They are buried cemetery number 53 (St. Johns - St. James Evangelico Lutheran Church Cemetery). On Jan. 7, 1914 (We think)Ethel saved a boy from drowning in the Wisconsin River. The following are replicas of articles that appeared in the Wausau Record-Herald. We have actual copies of these articles, but they have deteriorated somewhat with age (and handling). First article: Probably printed in the Wausau Record Herald on Thursday, January 7, 1914: Little Wausau Girl Saves Drowing Boy, Pulls Him Home on Sled, and Runs Away Playmate Owes Life to Quick-Thinking and Acting of 10 Year Old Ethel Bachman. ******* WAUSAU, Wis., Jan. 16--(Special).-- Wausau has a little heroine. She is Ethel Bachman, 10 years old. She saved a little playmate who was drowning. Then she drew him home on a sled and ran away. She did not want to be thanked for her brave deed. When a newspaper man called on little Miss Bachman she hung her head and hid behind her mother's skirts. Asked to tell how she saved the life of her little playmate, she shook her head. Fred Thorson, 7 years old, was coasting down a hill. His sled went further than usual,onto the ice and into the open river. The boy clung to the ice and began to cry loudly for help. Little Miss Bachman was passing nearby. She heard the cries, which were growing fainter and fainter, and ran to his assistance. Fearing if she went too near the edge of the ice it might break she pushed her sled, which she had with her to the boy, holding onto the rope. The lad grasped the end of the sled. She had a hard time pulling him out. It took her several minutes. The boy was rather weak from fright and holding onto the sled and ice, so she placed him on the sled and took him home. Miss Bachman lives with her mother and younger sister. She did not think much of the incident. ********** Second article: Probably printed in the Wausau Record Herald on Thursday, January 7, 1915: ETHEL BACHMAN GETS HERO MEDAL Ralston Purina Hero Commision Recognizes Brave Deed of School Girl SAVED A DROWNING BOY To Present Medal at Public Exercises at Grant School Friday Afternoon Wausau's little school girl heroine will receive a medal in recognition of her bravery. She is Miss Ethel Bachman, eleven years of age. She saved a little playmate who was drowning. Then she drew him home on a sled and ran away. She did not want to be even thanked for her brave deed. From the story printed in the Wausau Record-Herald, the Ralston Hero Commission of St. Louis learned of her deed. Shortly thereafter this paper received a request from the commission to secure the proper data relative to the incident, and the statement that if the act deserved recognition, a medal would be given the heroine. On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Richard Evans, pastor of the First Methodist church received the medal. It will be presented to Miss Bachman Friday afternoon at the Grant school. A public meeting will be held at three o'clock in the gymnasium. The school children and others are invited to attend. S. B. Tobey, city Superintendent of schools, will make the presentation. Rev. Evans will give a short address, and a few musical numbers will be rendered. The bronze medal is about the size of a silver dollar. On the front side is a design of a man presenting a laural wreath to another person, who is on his knees. It is an original design, and is very pretty. Above the design is engraved "For Services to Others," and below is "Ralston Purina Hero Medal." On the reverse side, arranged in an artistic manner, is the following engraving, "Hero Medal Awarded to Ethel Bachman January 7th, 1915. Ralston Purina Hero Commission St. Louis, Mo." Story of the Act. Fred Thorson, seven years old, was coasting down a hill on the west side of the river on January 7th. His sled went further than usual and into a small pond near the ice house at the foot of Spruce street. The boy clung to the ice and began to cry loudly for help. Little Miss Bachman was passing by. She heard the cries which were growing fainter and fainter, and ran to his assistance. Fearing that if she went too near the edge of the ice it might break she pushed her sled to the boy, holding onto the rope. The lad grasped the end of the sled. She had a hard time pulling him out and it took several minutes. The boy was rather weak from fright and holding onto the sled and ice and, she placed him on the sled and took him home. She did not think much of the incident. Miss Bachman lives with her mother and younger sister at 315 North Second avenue.
HARRY ALBERT KRUEGER Harry A. Krueger, 48, former Reedsville village Clerk and a veteran of World War I, died suddenly of a heart attack this noon. It was brought on by overexertion. Mr. Krueger had been shoveling snow around his property during the morning hours. Born in Reedsville in 1898, he always resided there. He was a plumber by trade and enlisted in World War I. He was a member of the Gosz-Novak post of the American Legion, Reedsville, serving as post commander at one time. He served several terms as village clerk retiring in 1939. In 1923 he married Miss Alvina Pautz. She survives with his mother, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger of Reedsville; a son (private), now enroute home from a visit at St. Louis and a student at Mission House college; three brothers, William of this city, Walter and Louis of Reedsville; sister, Mrs. Earl Pautz of this city. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1947 P. 2 ********* Funeral services for Harry A. Krueger, 49, former Reedsville village clerk, who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home there yesterday noon, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Monday where it may be viewed until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1947 p.3 ********** Notes from Reedsville: Harry A. Kreuger and Miss Alvira Pautz were married Monday and left for a visit at Milwaukee and Chicago. We offer our congratulations to the young couple. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 8, 1923 **********
LOUIS J. KRUEGER Louis J. Krueger, 54, of Reedsville died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Lloyd F___ will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born Oct. 22, 1904 at Reedsville, son of the late Henry and Matilda Boettcher Krueger. He married the former Ethel Bachmann Oct. 26, 1929, at Wausau. Mr. Krueger was employed as a tinsmith at Pautz Hardware, Reedsville, for a number of years and later worked at the former Krueger and Shimon Linoleum Store, Manitowoc, for a few years. The past 10 years he was employed at Barnard Oil Co., Reedsville. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife, two daughters, (private); a brother, William C. of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Earl Pautz of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1959 P. 13 ******* (the following sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) Louis' parents were: Henry KRUEGER (1864-1905) & Mathilda BOETTCHER (1869-1953)
ALBERT KURTH Albert Kurth, 71, of the town of Maple Grove, died of a cerebral hemorrhage early Saturday evening at Holy Family hospital about three hours before collapsing on a street at Reedsville. Mr. Kurth was stricken about 3:30 Saturday afternoon while walking in front of the Kabat tavern. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the E.J. Shimon funeral home in Reedsville with the Rev. William J. Abe officiating. Interment will be in the village cemetery. Mr. Kurth was born March 23, 1871 in Maple Grove. He never married and at the time of his death was making his home with a cousin, Otto O. Krueger. Survivors are one brother, Otto Kurth of Maple Grove; and seven sisters, Mrs. August Becker of Rockland, Mrs. Charles Goldbeck and Mrs. Louis Maertz of Maple Grove township, Mrs. Minnie Raab and Mrs. Ernst Schmalz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Hackbarth of Hilbert and Mrs Emil Abel of Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 21, 1942 P. 11 ******** Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the E.J. Shimon funeral home at Reedsville for Albert Kurth, 71, town of Maple Grove farmer who died Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Interment was in the village cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Maertz, Fred Maertz, Fred J. Bubolz, Fred Juedes, Fred A. Fredrich and William Luedtke, all of Maple Grove township. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 23, 1942 p.2
CHILD OF WILHELM LINK The child, a few days old, of Mr. Wilhelm Link in Reedsville, died a few days after the death of the mother which we reported last week, and was buried in the same grave. Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900
CLARA BERTHA LINK Childbed fever took the life of Mrs. W. Link in Reedsville on Fri. The 24-yr. old deceased leaves her husband and two children. The funeral was Sun. Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900 ******* Died - At her home in Reedsville, on Friday, Jan. 5, 1900, Mrs. William Link aged 24 years, 7 months and 7 days. Clara Rau was born in this city, May 29, 1876 and was the second daughter of Michael and Alvina Rau. She grew to womanhood in our midst and was always held in high esteem by those who knew her. On May 18, 1897, she was married to Wm. Link of Reedsville, and made that village her home until death claimed her. The cause of her death was child birth. A heart broken husband and two children, the oldest a girl of two years of age and many other relatives and friends mourn her sudden and untimely death. The funeral took place on Sunday, from the Evangelical church at Reedsville and was largely attended. Chilton Times - January 13, 1900 ********* NOTES FROM REEDSVILLE. Mrs. W. Link died Friday morning. She was 23 years of age and would have been married 3 years in May. She leaves a husband and three children. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, January 11, 1900
ELLA LINK Mrs. William Link, 79, of Reedsville, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Lloyd Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Link was born April 27, 1880, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Dora Rheinhold Gisch. She was married to William Link in 1903 at Reedsville. He died in 1938. Survivors include three sons, Florian and William of Reedsville and Roland of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Dale Andrews of Kaukauna; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service (remainder of sentence not legible). Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1959 P. 21 ******** Miss Ella Gisch of Forest Jct. and Mr. Wm Link of Reedsville were married by Rev. Fleer at the former's home last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Link will make a honeymoon trip to Lacrosse, after which they will reside at Reedsville, where Mr. Link conducts tonsorial parlors. Brillion News, Aug. 22, 1902
EMMA LINK Miss Emma Link, 101, of Kaukauna, died Wednesday evening at Appleton Extended Care Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville. The Rev. John Mattek will officiate and burial will be in Community Cemetery, Reedsville. Miss Link was born Dec. 11, 1872, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Florian and Rosina Kunz Link. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Laura Lemke, of Kaukauna, two nephews, William Link Sr., of Reedsville and Roland Link, of Green Bay and two nieces, Miss Marion Lemke, and Mrs. Leona Andrews, of Kaukauna. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, December 5, 1974 p.3
FLORIAN LINK Florian (Peter) Link, 69, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly Thursday morning. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Sunday at Reedsville Funeral Home, with Rev. Mr. Kehle officiating and burial in Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Link was born Nov. 25, 1904, at Reedsville, son of the late William and Ella Glisch Link. He was a carpenter all his life. Survivors include two brothers, Roland of Green Bay and William of Reedsville, a sister, Mrs. Kale Andrews, of Kaukauna and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 pm Saturday and Sunday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 23, 1973 page 3 ******* (25 Nov 1904/Nov 1973/SSDI)
MARY LINK Miss Mary Link, 94, of 116 Idlewild St., Kaukauna, a native of Manitowoc County, died Friday at Riverview General Hospital, Kaukauna. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Mr. Oehlert of Kaukauna officiating. Burial will be in Friedens UCC Cemetery, Reedsville. Miss Link was born Feb. 3, 1871, at Shoto, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Florian and Rosina Kunz Link. She lived at Reedsville until 1937 when she located at Kaukauna and did house work. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kaukauna. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Emma Link and Mrs. Anton Lemke, of Kaukauna and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home this Saturday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 6, 1965 p.14
WILLIAM LINK William Link, 62, former president of the village of Reedsville and identified with the business life of the village for many years, died suddenly of a heart attack late Saturday at Milwaukee. He move to that city from Reedsville several years ago. Funeral services will be held at Reedsville Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mr. Link was born in Reedsville in 1875. He learned the barber trade and operated a shop for many years. He also operated a tavern in the Reedsville House. He was a trustee of the village for several terms and served three terms as village president. Mr. Link was also a member of the Reedsville voluntee fire department. Ten years ago failing health forced his retirement and he moved to Milwaukee. In 1902 he married Miss Ela Gisch. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. Dale Andrews, Kaukauna; three sons, William Jr. and Florian, Kaukauna, Roland, Green Bay; three sisters, Mary and Emma Link, and Mrs. A.J. Lemke, all of Kaukauna. The body will be brought to the home of Louis A. Busse in Reedsville Tuesday afternoon and may be viewed there until the funeral Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 20, 1938 P. 2 ******* Miss Ella Gisch of Forest Jct. and Mr. Wm Link of Reedsville were married by Rev. Fleer at the former's home last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Link will make a honeymoon trip to Lacrosse, after which they will reside at Reedsville, where Mr. Link conducts tonsorial parlors. Brillion News, Aug. 22, 1902
******** STATE OF WISCONSIN IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. William Link, Plaintiff, vs. William F. Bratz, Alvina Bratz, his wife, Lillie Bratz, an infant, F.F. Stelling and Herman Fredrich, Defendants. By order of and pursuant to the judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered by the above named court in the above entitled action on the 25th day of June, A.D. 1912, I shall expose for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder at the East door of the Court House in the city of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin on the 2nd day of September, A.D. 1913, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day all the following described real estate directed by said judgment to be sold to satisfy the amount adjudged to the plaintiff for principal and interest and costs, to-wit: Commencing Thirteen (13) Rods East of the South West corner of Block Number Thirty-eight (38) thence running east seven Rods, thence North to the South Line of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company's Right of Way, thence Northwesterly direction to a point due North of the place of beginning, thence South to the place of beginning all situated in the Village of Reedsville, County of Manitowoc, State of Wisconsin according to the recorded plat of said Village. Dated at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, July 15th, 1913. Herman C. Schuette, Sheriff of Manitowoc County. Hougen & Brady, Plaintiff's Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, July 17, 1913 P. 4
AMELIE MACK MRS. MACK, 81, DIES SUNDAY Funeral Services Will Be Held At Reedsville Church Mrs. Emelia Mack(sic), 81, who for the past four years lived with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Gohr at Maple Grove, died Sunday at the hospital. Funeral services will be held from the Gohr home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. from the Evangelical church, Reedsville. Maiden name of the deceased was Emelia Knuth. She was born in West Prussia, Germany in 1853 and married Fred Mack in 1877. They came to this country in 1891 and located in the town of Maple Grove. Mr. Mack died three years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Albert Gohr and Mrs. Charles Heinrich, both of Maple Grove, Mrs. Bertha Goldbeck, Plymouth; four sons, Edward and Otto of Maple Grove, August Bedford, Ind., and Fred, Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Eva Martin, Plymouth. There are 26 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1934 P. 2
EDWARD MACK Edward Mack, 75, retired farmer, died Saturday at his home in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, the Rev. Merlin Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the village cemetery. Born April 14, 1878, in Germany, Mack came to the United States at 13 with his parents. He married the former Louisa Otto Jan. 10, 1902, and the couple settled on a farm in Maple Grove. Survivors include his wife a son, Adolph on the homestead farm; two daughters, Mrs. William Voeltz and Mrs. Ehrfried Schwahn of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two brothers, Fred of Reedsville and Otto of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Heinrich of Rt. 1, Brillion, and Mrs. Albert Gohr of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death in 1947. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 6, 1953 P. 15
EMMA MACK Miss Emma Amelia Mach(sic), 40, of Maple Grove, died Saturday at the Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Reedsville Co-op Funeral home, the Rev. Martin Lehmann officiating. Burial will be in the village cemetery. Miss Mach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mach, was born on the homestead farm in 1906. Survivors are the parents, brother, Adolph on the home farm, two sisters, Mrs. William Voeltz of Maple Grove and Mrs. Ehrfried Schwahn of Wayside. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 16, 1947 page 2
FRED MACK (d. 1931) Fred Mack, Sr., 74, Who Came Here From Germany in '91, Dies Fred Mack Sr.., 74, a pioneer resident of Reedsville and Maple Grove for forty years, passed away Monday night at the hospital here, where he has been a patient for a short time. He had been in failing health for some time at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Gohr, in the town of Maple Grove, where he resided with his wife. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Evangelical Friedens church at Reedsville of which the deceased was a member. Born in Germany The deceased was born in Germany in 1857 and spent his early life there. He was married there in 1877 to Miss Emilie Knuth. They made their home there until 1891 when they emigrated to America and located at Reedsville, with their children. Later they located on a farm in Maple Grove where they remained until a few years ago when they went to make their home with their daughter. Mr. Mack was the last of the family. Four sons, Edward, Fred Jr. and Otto of Reedsville, August of Bedford, Ind., three daughters, Mrs. Charles Heimrich, Kasson, Mrs. August Goldbeck, St. Nazianz and Mrs. Albert Gohr of Maple Grove, 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, besides the widow survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 27, 1931 ******** The sad news reached Mr. and Mrs. August Goldbeck of the death of Mrs. Goldbeck's father, Mr. Mack of Maple Grove on Wednesday. Funeral services took place on Saturday at Brillion. Mr. and Mrs. August Goldbeck and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goldbeck attended the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 2, 1931 p.9
FRED F. MACK (d. 1968) Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home for Fred S. Mack, 40, of Reedsville, who was found dead in his home by relatives Friday. Death was due to an apparent cerebral hemorrhage. The Rev. T. F. Hilgeman officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Mack was born April 18, 1928, at Reedsville, son of the late Fred W. and Lena Sundmacker Mack. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, a World War II veteran, and an employe of the Ariens Co., Brillion. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Beekepers Assn. Survivors include a half sister, Mrs. Lillian K. Poe, of Wichita, Kan,; uncles, aunts and cousins. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 30, 1968 P. 7
FRED W. MACK (d. 1966) Fred W. Mack, Sr., 84, of Reedsville, died Thursday at Toth Nursing Home, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Theo. Hilgemann will officiate and burial will be in Reedsville Village Cemetery. Mr. Mack was born Oct. 18, 1881, at Prust, Germany, son of the late Fred F. and Emelia Knuth Mack. He was nine years of age when he emigrated to the United States. He married Lena Sundmacker in 1928 and she died in May, 1962. He was a beekeeper for more than 60 years. Survivors are a son, Fred F. Jr., of Reedsville, a daughter, (private), of Wichita, Kans., a brother, Otto, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, a sister, Mrs. Charles Heinrich, of Rt. 2, Brillion, and a grandchild. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 26, 1966 P. 17
LENA S. MACK Mrs. Fred W. Mack, 67, of Reedsville, died Saturday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, with the Rev. Lloyd Fried officiating. Burial will be in Reedsville Cemetery. She was born Jan. 9, 1895, at Metropolis, Ill., daughter of the late Ferdinand and Marie Reipe Sundmacher. She was married to Fred W. Mack Feb. 25, 1927, at San Antonio, Texas. The couple made its home at Reedsville. Among survivors are her husband and a son, Fred Jr., at home, her mother, a brother, Eldred, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Korte, of Metropolis, Ill. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1962 P. 15
LOUISA MACK Mrs. Edward Mack, 71, of Rt. 1 (or 4?), Reedsville, died Sunday at the homestead farm, now operated by her son, Adolph, in Maple Grove. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Hubert Diekvoss will officiate and burial will be in the Reedsville Cemetery. She was born Louise Otto, May 3, 1884, in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Otto. In Jan 10?, 1902, she was married to Edward Mack and they located on a farm in Maple Grove. Her husband died in 1953. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Voetz and Mrs. Ehrfried Schwahn of Maple Grove; son Adolph on the home farm; two brothers, August of Maple Grove and John of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister, Mrs. Adolph Fischer of Manitowoc; half brother, Carl Otto of Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1955 P. 21
ALVINA MAERTZ Mrs. Alvina Maertz of this city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.W. Thayer, Milwaukee, last Thursday. Mrs. Maertz was born in the Town of Maple Grove April 7, 1865 and spent the early days of her life on a farm there until her marriage to John C. Maertz of Reedsville who preceded her in death 17 years ago. Shortly after marriage, the couple took up their residence in Reedsville where they conducted a grocery store for a number of years. Following Mr. Maertz's death the family lived at Reedsville and Grimms for about ten years and then came to Manitowoc. Four sons and two daughters survive being Hubert, Henry and Wilbert of this city and John of North Milwaukee and Mrs. A.W. Thayer at whose home she died and Mrs. Allen Goldenstead of the same city. One sister, Mrs. Stege of Great Falls, Montana and a brother, Edward Jans of Chicago and twelve grandchildren survive. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 29, 1926 ********* (Note: This is where her husband is buried)
JOHN C. MAERTZ Death in Reedsville on Wednesday last week of John Maertz, a well-known business man of that village, following an illness of several months. The 40-year old deceased leaves a widow and 6 children. Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906 ****** John C. Maertz died at midnight of Wednesday after an illness of several months. He was born in the Town of Maple Grove about forty years ago and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his untimely death. The funeral will take place in the Freiden's cemetery next Saturday. Brillion News, Fri., June 1, 1906 ****** John C. Maestz (sic) birth: 31 March 1866 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. death: 31 May 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: John Maestz mother: Wilhelmine spouse: Alvena Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALEXANDER MANKE Death in Reedsville on Thurs. of 70-yr. old Alexander Mahnke (sic). The funeral was Sun. Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1901 ******** Name Alexander Mauke (sic) Event Type Death Event Date 1901 Event Place Rockland, Wisconsin Residence Place Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Gender Male Age 69 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 17 Apr 1832 Birth Year (Estimated) 1832 Birthplace Germany Burial Place Maple Grove, Cemetery Friedens Gemeinde Cemetery Spouse's Name Wilhelmine Mauke Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
MARIE MANKE Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Manke, 76, former Brillion resident who died in Milwaukee, were held Monday afternoon from the Luecker funeral home in Brillion and at two o’clock from the Brillion Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev. M. F. Sauer officiating. Mrs. Manke, nee Marie Schroeder, was born in Rockland in 1862. Following her marriage to Robert Manke the couple operated a cheese factory in Rockland for a number of years. About 40 years ago they moved to Brillion where they made their home. After Mr. Manke’s death in 1928 Mrs. Manke moved to Milwaukee where she made her home with her daughter. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Zeilke of Brillion and Mrs. Harold Horton of Milwaukee, brother, Michael Schroeder of Collins and one sister, Mrs. Augusta Greenlan of Fond du Lac. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1941 P. 2
ROBERT MANKE BRILLION Special Correspondent Herald-News Robert Manke, a well known resident of this section, died at his home here Monday, death coming suddenly and being due to heart failure. Seemingly he was in good health and spirits in the morning and spent several hours on business in town and on his way home, took suddenly ill. Death occurred about 10:30. The deceased was born in Germany in 1855, and immigrated to this country. In 1883 he was united in marriage at Reedsville to Miss Marie Schroeder, who now survives him. For many years they lived in the Town of Rockland. In 1904, they moved to Brillion and for many years conducted a cheese factory, now operated by Norman Fiedler, northeast of this city. In 1912 he disposed of his factory and retired, taking up his residence here, and has resided here since. About a year ago, he suffered a slight stroke, but recovered from the same and the sudden death is a very hard blow and shock, especially to the widow, who is critically ill at the home. Besides the sorrowing widow, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Beilke of this city and Mrs. Mary Norton residing at New Butler. There is one sister, Mrs. Bertha Schroeder of Collins. Mr. Manke took great pride in his home and has built and sold several homes in this village, during his stay here. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, services being conducted at the Evangelical Friedens Church, Rev. W. Leonhardt officiating. The remains were taken to Reedsville for burial in the family lot. The pall bearers were Albert Lau, Arthur Lau, Louis Kreplin, Henry Schroeder, Gust Schroeder, and Mike Kornetsky. The funeral was largely attended by many relatives and friends who mourn his sudden death. Manitowoc Herald News, February 18, 1928 P. 7
FRED K. MARKS Friedrich Marsch(sic), a former resident of Reedsville who moved to Forest County a while back to homestead some land, got into a dispute with 19 yr. old Otto Geraneck, a worker from Rockland. Marsch was beaten up, then shot and killed. His body was returned to Reedsville and buried there 14 May. The murdered man was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 31st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, and belonged to the local G.A.R. Post. (The article goes on to describe the trial in Appleton, ending in a guilty verdict and a 10-yr. sentence.) Der Nord Westen, 25 May, 1905 ******* On Friday the news was received at Reedsville that Fred Marsch(sic), who resided in Maple Grove for 40 years but who for the past few years had resided at Lakewood, Forest Co., where he had been holding down a homestead, had been shot and killed by a young man named Geranek. They had a dispute over $5.00?? and in order to shun trouble Fred retired to his room; but Geranek, being a tough, decided to follow him up stairs and with a piece of iron broke in part of the door; and, when Fred looked to see where Geranek had gone to, he received a bullet in the left eye from a Winchester rifle in the hands of young Geranek. Death resulted instantly. Geranek is 19 years old. He was born in the town of Rockland, where his father formerly resided on a farm. He is considered a tough character. During the decedent's residence here he was a quiet, law-abiding citizen. He was repeatedly elected to the office of supervisor during the few years he resided in Reedsville. He held the office of village marshal for 2 years. Fred was respected by all who knew him, but he met a bad man. The decedent was 61 years old. During the Civil war he served 3 years in a company of Wisconsin infantry, enlisting when but a boy of 17. He is survived by a wife, five daughters and five sons. His remains were brought to Reedsville Saturday evening. The funeral was held Sunday from the Freedens church, Reedsville, and was under the management of the G.A.R. of which order he was a member. Manitowoc Pilot, May 18, 1905 ******* Reedsville: The remains of the late Fred March of Lakewood, formerly of this place, who was shot and instantly killed by Otto Jeranick of the former place last Wednesday were brought here for burial last Saturday. The funeral took place here from the Frieden's church Sunday forenoon, Rev. Grunewald officiating. Deceased is survived by a widow and ten children. We extend our sympathy to the family. Brillion News, Fri., May 19, 1905 ******** Body of Fred March Brought to Reedsville Rev. Grunewald of this city officiated at the obsequies over the body of Fred March who was shot by one Otto Jeranick in Oconto. The body arrived at Reedsville Saturday. Mr. March was well known in this section having formerly lived at Reedsville. Jeranick, the man who committed the deed was also a former resident of Reedsville. Decedent was the father of Mrs. Herman Krueger of this city. Brillion News, Fri., May 19, 1905 ******** Story of the Murder of Fred March In order to correct conflicting and erroneous reports concerning the murder of Fred March that have appeared in the daily papers, the following facts have been handed to the NEWS by relatives of the deceased with a request to publich same: Fred March had homesteaded land near Lakewood, Wis. Among his neighbors was Otto Geranick. the two were not on friendly terms owing to a dispute over money matters amounting to about $17.50. On the fatal day of the murder, March, Ed. Jantz, who also lives in that neighborhood and another man were playing cards at the house of the neighbor who was absent and had left Ed. Jantz in charge. While they were thus engaged, Geranick entered the place and after some talk made himself disagreeable all around, evidently looking for trouble. He finally succeeded in picking a quarrel with March and suddenly jumping for him struck him a stunning blow with a pair of iron knuckles. He then grabbed a poker and before the other men could interfere, struck March again, inflicting a terrible wound. He was seized and persuaded to leave the house with the others; March remained inside. Geranick promised to go home but when out of sight of the other two men, he made a circuit and re-entered the house. March was on the second floor getting there through a trap door in the ceiling and which he had closed after him. Geranick endeavored to get at March and with the poker smashed a hole in the door and taking down a rifle which hung on the wall covered the opening in the broken trap door with it. When March peered through the hole to see what his enemy was doing, Geranich fired. The bullet struck March above the right eye killing him almost instantly. The other men, who were at a distance heard the shot and running in the hosue found March already dead. Geranich was soon arrested and placed in jail at Wabeno. He has made a full confession and seems to be indifferent to what is done to him. He will receive his sentence at the next term of circuit court of the Appleton District. Fred March, the murdered man was in the 61st year of his life when death so cruelly took him. Born in Pomerania, Germany, he came to America with his parents in 1857, settling at Reedsville. He was an only son. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, March volunteered and served gallantly with the Union Army for three years. Immediately after the war in 1866, he was married to Miss Christine Krueger. They continued to live at Reedsville up to two years ago when he took up a homestead near Lakewood and lived there until the time of his death. He is survived by a wife and ten children, five sons and five daughters. The sons are Bernard of Wauseda, Mich., Herman of Marblehead, Wis., William of Hayton, Otto of Lakewood, Charles of N. Dakota; the daughters are Mrs. B. Jungmann of Milwaukee, Mrs. J. Dresslen of Elkhart, Mrs. Aug. Toidje of Hayton, Mrs. Jerry Cavasin of Duluth and Mrs. Herman Krueger of Brillion. The NEWS editor never enjoyed the personal acquaintance of the decedent, but we learn from those who knew him well that he was a good and patriotic citizen, industrious man and kind neighbor. The surviving members of his family have requested us to insert the following: ********* CARD OF THANKS We hereby wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all friends, for their kind and generous assistance after the death and at the burial of our beloved husband and father. We especially thank Rev. Grunewald for his kind services in our bereavement. Mrs. Fred March and family Brillion News, Fri., May 26, 1905 ******* (WHS death index: Marks, Frederick/Death May 10 1905/ Forest Co. v. 1, p. 63)
ELMER F. OLM Elmer F. Olm, 82, of Milwaukee, died Thursday in Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Friedens U.C.C. Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Gilbert Frohne will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Olm. was born May 14, 1895, in Reedsville, son of the late Gust and Tena Will Olm. He attended Reedsville Public School and Manitowoc Business College and served in the U.S. Army in World War I. He married Sophia Maass Sept. 5, 1925. She preceded him in death in 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Bundensen of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Laurena Hoge of Reedsville and Mrs. Verna Lutzke of Sheboygan and three grandchildren, Brian, Beth and Brad. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1977 P. 3
GUSTAV J. OLM GUS OLM, REEDSVILLE BUTCHER DEAD AND FIVE OTHERS OF FAMILY SERIOUSLY ILL OF FEVER Gustave Olm, a well known business man of Reedsville, who died there, a victim of typhoid fever from which disease five other members of the family are suffering, some being reported in critical conditions, was buried today and the funeral attended by relatives from this city. Mr. Olm, who for years had been engaged in business at Reedsville, being interested in a meat market, garage and farm machinery enterprises, had been ill only a short time when death claimed him. He was 45 years of age and was well known in the county. Five other members of Mr. Olm’s family, including his wife are said to be suffering from typhoid fever in their home at Reedsville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 23, 1915, Page 5 ******** Sad as the Final Summons ever is it is particularly so when it call from a home the devoted father and advisor of a household. Such was the summons that came to the home of Gustave J. Olm Friday evening at 9:45 p.m. calling him to his Final Home in the Great Beyond. Stricken with typhoid fever about three weeks ago a brave fight was made to save his life but death triumphed over medical skill and he was called from the bosom of his family to join on the other Shore, his youngest child, Johnnie, who died two years ago. Mr. Olm was born in Meeme, Manitowoc County, Sept. 6, 1867 and was 47 years, 6 mos. and 13 days of age at the time of his death. He came to Reedsville 25 years ago when he built up a prosperous business, first starting a saloon and meat market later. In 1905 adding the implement business and in the fall of 1910 became agent for the Jackson and Hup Mobile Automobiles, erecting a large garage opposite his residence property. Interested in every movement that tended toward advancement of his home town he was never known to shirk responsibility and was active in all village affairs holding the office of village treasurer for 8 successive years, was one of the organizers of village Fire Dept. of which company he was an active member for about twenty years or ever since its organization. He was commissioner of Rockland Drainage Co, secretary of Reedsville Advancement Association, organizer of Reedsville Mfg. Co. and at the time of his death a trustee of the village. Survived by his aged mother, 85 years of age, a wife, five children, one son, Elmer F., the eldest of family, Lenora, age 17, Laurena, age 13, Verna, age 11, and Hildegarde, age 5; two brothers, Herman of Eaton and Ferdinand of Meeme, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Sommer of Colby and Mrs. Rev. Philip Frohne of Holland, Indiana. In 1894 at the time of the organization of Friedens church, Mr. Olm was one of its staunchest supporters and has been an active member of the church holding the office of secretary of congregation since it was first started in 1894. His funeral took place Tuesday at 1:30 from the home and 2:00 p.m. from the Friedens church, Rev. Wiechelt officiating. Many beautiful floral pieces were presented as a testimony of the esteem in which he was held. His remains were interred in the Friedens Cemetery about a mile north of the village. Brillion News, March 26, 1915
JOHNNIE OLM Reedsville Items Olm - Sunday evening the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Olm and took from their midst their youngest child, John, an infant thirteen months old. Every effort known to medical profession had been made to save the little fellow's life, four doctors and a nurse having been employed in an effort to fight the dread disease of spinal meningitis but to no avail as death was victor and the little fellow succumbed at about 6:30 pm Sunday. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the Frieden's Church, Rev. Weichelt of Brillion officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all, in this their hour of sorrow and the child was general favorite pet of the household. Numerous floral offerings were presented by friends and relatives of the family. The Reporter extends sincerest sympathy. appears to have been reprinted from the Reedsville Reporter Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 21, 1913
LEONORA OLM Miss Leonora Olm, 69, of Reedsville, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Olm was born Aug. 2, 1897, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Gus J. and Tena Will Olm. She was a member of the church Women’s Guild. Survivors are a brother, Elmer, of Milwaukee, three sisters, Mrs. Herbert Hoge and Mrs. Peter Zarnoth, of Reedsville and Mrs. Ernst Lutzke, of Sheboygan and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and from noon until time of service at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1966 P. 14
SOPHIA OLM Mrs. Elmer F. Olm, 65, of Milwaukee, died Friday at Northwestern General Hospital, Milwaukee, following a three year illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville, the Rev. T.F. Higeman and Solomon Cramer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Sophia Maass was born Nov. 8, 1900 in Milwaukee. She was employed as a floor lady at Hansen Glove Co., Milwaukee. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Jess J.(Elaine) Bundesen and a brother, Henry Maass of Milwaukee and a grandson. Friends may call after 4 pm Sunday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 am Monday. (No newspaper or date cited)
TENA OLM Mrs. Tena Olm, resident of Manitowoc county for 49 years, died Friday afternoon at the home at Reedsville after a long illness. She was the widow of Gust Olm who conducted an automobile and farm implement sales agency in the village. Mr. Olm died in 1915. Funeral services for Mrs. Olm will be held on Monday at 1:30 pm. from the home and at 2 o’clock at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church at Reedsville. The body will lie in state from this evening until the time of the funeral. Mrs. Olm was born Tena Will in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, in 1868. She came to this county in 1893 and was married to Gust Olm in 1891. She was a charter member of the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church and of the auxiliary to the Joseph Gosz American Legion post at Reedsville. Survivors are four daughters, Leonora, Laurena and Mrs. Peter Zarnoth of Reedsville and Mrs. Ernest Lutzke of Sheboygan; one son, Elmer Olm of Milwaukee; three brothers, William Will Sr., of Colby, Andrew Will of Mellen and John Will of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Blank of Mellen and Mrs. Josephine Bergmann of Reedsville; and eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1942 P. 4
AUGUST OTTELIEN August Ottelein, 99, retired Reedsville shoe merchant, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. In recent months he had lived at the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Ralph Kluge of Brillion will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Hanover, Germany, June 13, 1862 and at the age of 18 years came to this country. His father was a shoemaker and he followed that trade first in Baltimore and later in Philadelphia. He came to Manitowoc where he was employed by the Krummeyer Boot Shop. He married Miss Emelie Sorge in 1885 and they located in Reedsville where he opened a shoe store. He retired in 1930. The couple observed its golden wedding in 1935. Mrs. Ottelein died in 1941. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Emil Kraus, Mrs. Ervin Krueger, Mrs. Jerry Hussey and Miss Viola of Manitowoc; son, Arthur of Reedsville; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 pm Sunday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 am Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 4, 1956 page M13
EMILIE OTTELIEN Mrs. August Ottelien, 77, nee Emilie Sorge, lifelong resident of the county, died early today at the family home at Reedsville following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o’clock from the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. John G. Siegle of Brillion officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ottelien was born in this city in 1864 and in 1885 was married to Mr. Ottelien. The latter was employed at the Krummeyer boot shop here. Immediately after the marriage the couple moved to Reedsville where the husband opened a shoe store of his own. This he operated until 1930, when he retired. She was a charter member of the Reformed church congregation and also of the American Legion auxiliary and was a member of the Women’s Guild of the church. Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Emil Kraus of Collins, Mrs. Ervin Krueger and Viola of this city, Mrs. Jerry Hussey of Reedsvile; son, Arthur of Reedsville; and 12 grandchildren. A son, Fred, and daughter, Ella, preceded their mother in death. In August, 1935, Mr. and Mrs. Ottelien observed their golden wedding anniversary. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 6, 1941 P. 2
VIOLA F. OTTELIEN Viola F. Ottelien, age 91, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, passed away Sunday, July 16, 1995, at the Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate with burial in the Friedens Cemetery, Reedsville. She was born on June 28, 1904, in Reedsville, daughter of the late August and Emilie (Sorge) Ottelien. Viola worked as a bookkeeper in Reedsville for several years. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1995 P. A2
ERNESTINE PAUTZ Mrs. Ernst Pautz, 74, lifelong resident of Reedsville, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She submitted to a leg amputation earlier in the week. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Ralph Kluge will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Ernestina Rusch in Reedsville in 1878 and in 1889 was married to Mr. Pautz. Her husband died in 1926. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Elvira Krueger of Reedsville and Mrs. J.A. Danners of Milwaukee; son, Earl of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Helen Beebe of Milwaukee; brother, August of Reedsville; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after Sunday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1952 P. 2
ERNST PAUTZ Pautz Burial Tuesday Funeral services for Ernst Pautz who died Saturday at his home in Reedsville, will be held from the Evangelical Frieden church at 2 tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Oeonhardt (sic) officiating. Mr. Pautz, well known business man who for 28 years had resided at Reedsville and engaged in the hardware trade, had been ill but a short time. He is survived by his wife, nee Ernestine Rusch whom he married 28 years ago, and three children, Mrs. H.R. Krueger, Earl and Evalyn, the latter at Milwaukee. Five sisters, Mrs. Otto Rusch, Oconto Falls, Mrs. John Croll, Appleton; Mrs. E. Schaumberg and Mrs. M. Rodge of Seymour and Mrs. Charles Miller of Duluth, also survive with six brothers William of Brillion, Robert, Herman, Lewis, August and Otto of Seymour. Manitowoc Herald News, November 22, 1926 P. 1
WEILABA PORATH Viola Porath birth: 30 September 1896 Reedsville, Wis. death: 8 January 1897 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. father: Otto Porath mother: Bertha Birkholz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
AUGUST PROCHNOW Notes from Valders: August Procho(sic) died last Friday after a week's illness of influenza at the home of Rheinold Glassow, where he was employed. The deceased was born at Collins September 25, 1900 and was 18 years of age. Besides his parents, August is survived by five sisters, Ida (Mrs. Schwabe) of Quarry, Bertha (Mrs. Schroeder) of Collins, Flora (Mrs. Thobe) of Appleton, Paulina (Mrs. Rheimer) of Collins and Selma (Mrs. Erickson) of this place; also five brothers survive him, Albert and Gustav of Reedsville, Charles and Willie of this place and Elmer at home. the remains were brought to his home at Collins Saturday afternoon. The funeral is held this afternoon from the German Lutheran Church at Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 14, 1918
EMILIE PROCHNOW Mrs. Amelia (sic) Prochnow, 94, who has been living with a son, William, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Thursday at the Elms Nursery Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Ralph Kluege will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Amelia Kohls in Germany in 1860, and when a child accompanied her parents to Manitowoc County. In 1878 she was married to Gustave Prochnow and they located on a farm in Rockland. They later moved to Reedsville. Her husband died in 1921 and she made her home with her son. Surviving are three sons, Charles of Manitowoc, William of Rt. 1, Kiel, Elmer of Reedsville five daughters, Mrs. Ida Schwalbe, of Brillion, Mrs. Charles Schneider of Collins, Mrs. William Toebe of Green Bay, Mrs. Martin Erickson of Valders, Mrs. Albert Reimer of Sheboygan; 28 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1954 P. 15
GUSTAV PROCHNOW Notes from Reedsville: Gust Procknow Sr.(sic), for a number of years, a resident of Rockland, died Friday after a lingering illness, aged 65. Born in Germany February 7, 1857, he came here while a young man. A wife, five sons and five daughters survive him. The funeral which was held Sunday was largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 29, 1921
JOHANN RADUCHEL Reedsville: John Raduechel, a member of the Reedsville Evangelical Friedens Church died suddenly at this farm home near the village of Wayside Tuesday of last week. The deceased was born in Prussia, May 7, 1836 coming to America in 1864. He lived for a short time in Washington D.C., later moving to Cedarburg. In 1876 he came to Morrison where he has since resided. His first wife dying in 1890, he later married Miss Bertha Zastrow, who with one daughter are left behind. He also leaves a daughter and a son of his first wife to mourn his death. The funeral was held Saturday at 9 o'clock from his home in Wayside and 11 o'clock from the church here, Rev. J. Merzdorf officiated. Brillion News, Fri., Mar. 8, 1912
RUEBEN A. REINKE Reuben A. Reinke, 53, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Saturday morning at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reinke was born Feb. 3, 1912, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Otto and Minnie Bratz Reinke. He married Verona Weichart June 22, 1935, at Friedens Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1958 when it moved to its present address. For the last four months Mr. Reinke worked for Ariens Co., Brillion. He was director of Rockland Farm Bureau two years and was trustee of Friedens Church. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Harland Lau, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Mrs. Robert Schnell, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Elroy Behnke, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and five grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and after 11 a.m at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 24, 1965 P.13
VERNONA(sic) ROSE REINKE SHIMEK Vernona Rose Shimek, Age 83, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc died on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002. She was born on June 6, 1919 in Grimms, daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Erickson) Weichart. She married Rueben A. Reinke on June 22, 1935. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1965. She then married Joseph E. Shimek on July 15, 1967. He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1971. She farmed in Reedsville area with Rueben, and later worked at Valders Shoe Co. and the Brillion Iron Works. She received her GED in 1973 and graduated from Lakeshore Technical College as an LPN in 1976. She worked at Holy Family Hospital until retiring in 1984. She was an active member of the Sr. Center and Friedens UCC in Reedsville. She was currently a member of First Reformed UCC in Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Darlyene and Harland Lau, Reedsville and Dorothy and Robert Schnell, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; Dennis Lau, Denise (David) Kuehlmann, Dean (Cheryl) Lau, Ken (Cheryl) Lau, David (Mary) Koehler, Faith (Dave) Gruss, and Robin (Wade) Hungerford, 12 great grandchildren: Jacob Rose, Adam, Bradley, and Zachary, Lau, Dustin (Erica) Koehler, Dylan Koehler, Kris, Jackie Kuehlmann, Rachel Gruss, Dana, Troy Hungerford, and two great-great grandchildren; Grant and Hailey Koehler. She is further survived by two special friends, Oliver Sweikar and Barbara Maigatter; two sisters-in-law, Lois Vohan and Katherine Casper, and many nieces and nephews. Vernona was preceded in death by her husbands, and four brothers, Ray Sr., Merlin, Mylo, and Lester. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at First Reformed UCC, 3613 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Runge will officiate. Burial will be in the Friedens Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Shady Lane Home, Dr. Rauchenberger, the Manitowoc County Community Hospice and their staff for the loving care given to Mom. Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 2002 P. A3
AUGUST SCHAEFER SR. (d. 1978) August W. Schaefer, 92, of Reedsville, died Saturday evening in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Freidens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. Helmuth Kehle will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schaefer was born October 18, 1885 in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late Gottlieb and Anna Freuck Schaefer. He married Ida Thurow in November of 1908 and farmed in the Town of Maple Grove for 35 years until 1942. He was then employed with Brillion Works until his retirement. Mrs. Schaefer preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Harry of Route 1, Reedsville; three brothers, Adolph, Otto and William of Route 1, Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Augusta Reese of Brillion; three grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Avery of Phoenix, Ariz., John Schaefer of Sheboygan and James Schaefer of Route 1, Reedsville and two grandchildren. A brother, John and a sister, Mrs. Ella Priebe preceded her in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and in the church from noon Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 12, 1978 page 3 ******* The 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Schaefer of Maple Grove came nearly dying Sunday from the effect of drinking the water from a saucer containing arsenic. While the parents were outdoors the child reached up on the window and got the saucer. When they returned, they found the child in a very bad condition. Medical assistance was called at once. The child is getting along nicely now. Parents should be very careful about using fly papers and if they are used keep them out of reach of children. Brillion News - Fri., Oct. 1, 1915 ****** Farmer Has Hands & Foot Frozen August Schaefer, a farmer residing about five miles north of Reedsville had his hands and foot frozen quite badly late Friday night while returning from Reedsville to his home. His team having become unmanageable threw him on the road side where he was found unconscious from the severe cold and taken to Reedsville for medical attention and later removed to his home. His injuries which were extremely painful proved not serious and he is recovering from the effects of the severe freezing. Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 22, 1916
IDA SCHAEFER Mrs. August Schaefer, 80, of Reedsville, died Sunday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. T. F. Hilgeman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schaefer, nee Ida Thurow, was born May 11, 1890, in the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thurow. She was married to August Schaefer Nov. 13, 1907. The couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove until their retirement when they moved to Reedsville. Survivors include her husband; a son, Harry, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; a brother, Arnold, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Schaefer of Hilbert and Mrs. Robert Goldschmidt of Brillion; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 5, 1971 P. 15
ROLAND SCHAEFER MAPLE GROVE BABE LOCKED IN HOME IN ABSENCE OF ITS PARENTS, IS FATALLY BURNED Older Child Unable to Summon Aid When Babe Fires Clothing and Little One is Fatally Burned and Dies Few Hours Later. Through Miracle, House Fails to Burn Setting fire to his clothing, while locked in the home with an older child, during the absence of the parents, who were engaged in loading logs in the woods some distance away, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer, residents of Maple Grove was so severely burned that death resulted a few hours later. The parents returned to find the child dying. Physicians, who were summoned could do nothing to relieve the ???? sufferer whose body was terribly burned. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer had left the house early in the day to load some logs which had been cut in the woods and had left their two children, the boy of two and an older child in the house, locking the door when they left. The younger child while playing with matches, it is said, set fire to his clothing. Unable to summon help because of the locked door and the fact that the home is distant from the nearest neighbor who would have been able to hear the cries, the older child attempted to extinguish the flames which enveloped the babe but was unable to prevent the fatal burning of the little one and when the parents later returned they found the babe with its body a mass of burns, and in agony of suffering. The older child was not seriously injured though burned about the hands in the attempt to rescue the babe. A hurried call was dispatched for a physician who upon arrival found that nothing could be done for the injured child and the little one died the same evening. The tragedy occurred Monday and burial services for the dead child were held at Reedsville yesterday from the Friedens church. The Shaffer family resides about one-half mile from Reedsville. The house was not damaged though there was danger that the building would be fired in which event both children would have met death in the flames, being unable to escape because of the locked doors. There is a warning to parents in the fate of the Maple Grove babe, not to leave children at home alone, especially with doors locked to make impossible their escape from the building in case of fire or other accident. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer had followed a practice that many others do and are called upon to mourn. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 11, 1916 P.1
J. EMIL SCHULZ Death Thurs. last week of J.E. Schulz, after suffering for a long while with a combination of illnesses. Mr. Schulz was known as one of the outstanding business men in the village of Reedsville, the entire county, as well as Manitowoc and Calumet Counties He occupied several local offices in Reedsville and represented this village for several years on the county Board of Supervisors. He reached the age of 43 and leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Sun. morning amid a large group of mourners. Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904 ******* Reedsville: The funeral of the late J.E. Schulz was held at the Frieden's Evangelical church Sunday forenoon. A large number of outside friends as well as a number of the Brillion Lodge of the Sons of Herman of which the deceased was a member attended the funeral. The decedent had a large number of friends, all of whom sympathize with the family in this sad bereavement. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 15, 1904 ******* J. Emil Schulz birth: 11 December 1859 Germany death: 7 April 1904 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Reedsville, Wis. spouse: Rosa Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Executor's Sale.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-IN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of J.E. Schulz, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virture of and pursuant to an order of license, made in the above entitled matter, on the 14th day of February, 1905, by the county Court of said county, and an order extending the time for the making of a sale of the real estate hereinafter described under and pursuant to and by virtue of said order of licence (sic), said order so extending the time having been made and entered by said court in said matter on the 13th day of February, 1906, the undersigned Willim Link, sole executor of the estate of J.E. Schulz, deceased, will, on Wednesday the 14th day of March, 1906, commencing at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the J.E. Schulz Hall connected with the Reedsville Hotel in the village of Reedsville in said county, offer for sale and sell at public vnedue the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot No. Twenty (20) in block No. Forty-three (43) and the South half (S. 1/2) of lots No. Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) in block No. Thirty-nine (39) in the village of Reedsville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, the terms of sale cash upon confirmation of sale by said court. Dated at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the 15th day of February, 1906. William Link, Executor. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 1, 1906 P. 4
ROSINA SCHULZ DEATH CLAIMS MRS. R. SCHULZ AT REEDSVILLE Death came to another pioneer of Manitowoc County last night when it claimed Mrs. Rosine Schulz of Reedsville, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Schulz had been in failing health for some time. Deceased, who was Rosine Kunz at birth, was born in Wittenberg, Germany, May 2, 1852 and when but two years of age her parents came to America and located at this city where decedent attended school. In 1870 she was married to Florian Link and a year later the couple located at Reedsville where they opened a hotel. Mr. Link died in 1879 and in 1883 his widow was married to J. E. Schulz who preceded her in death 25 years ago. Three children, Mary and Emma at Reedsville and a son, William Link, of Milwaukee and one daughter of the second marriage, Mrs. A. J. Lemke, Kaukauna, survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the home at 1:30 and from the Lutheran church at 2, Rev. Koch officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 6, 1930 page 16 ********* Reedsville: The funeral of Mrs. R. Schulz held from the home to the Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon was largely attended in spite of the unfavorable weather conditions. Many beautiful floral tributes attested to the high esteem in which she was held by relatives and friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 12, 1930 page 6
IDA SCHWABE Mrs. Ida Schwabe, 87, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Friday at Winnebago Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. T. S. Hilgeman will officiate and burial will be in Friedens United Church of Christ cemetery. Mrs. Schwabe was born Dec. 23, 1881, in Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Gustave and Emelie Kohls Prochnow. She was married to Edward Schwalbe March 30, 1902, and the couple lived at Collins and Brillion. Survivors include two sons, Elmer of Brillion and Earl of Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Fredrick, of Reedsville; two brothers, Charles of Minnesota and Elmer of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Albert Riemer, of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1969 P. 5
JUSTINA SCHWALM DANCE HONORS CENTENNARIAN IN REEDSVILLE Village Holds Community Dance for Mrs. Schwalm' 100th Birthday Reedsville, Wis. (Special) - Reedsville staged one of its biggest dances in years Friday night in honor of the 100th birthday of Mrs. Gustina Schwalm. Despite her advanced years, Mrs. Schwalm appeared on the dance floor several times to demonstrate her agility. The community wide celebration in honor of the centennarian was sponsored by the American Legion post, and was climaxed by the dance in the evening. Trouble has appeared in the life of Mrs. Schwalm time and again in her 100 years of life. Three times she married, but death took her husband each time. She was born in Niederserhn, province of West Prussia, Germany, and there married William Wicknick. Smallpox took Wicknick and their little son. Years later she became the bride of Ludwig Bergmann. A son and daughter were born to the couple. The daughter died of measles at the age of two. Later Bergmann followed his daughter, a victim of cancer. The son, Fred, died six years ago here. She married her third husband, Jacob Schwalm. Shortly afterwards he died of pneumonia. With her son Fred, Mrs. Schwalm then sailed for the United States, where all the members of her immediate family lived. For a while she lived in Sheboygan county, but 35 years ago she moved to Reedsville. She has a sister, Mrs. Karl Kanter, 82 in Brillion, and a son by her first marriage, Gustave, who lives in Arting, Wash. Two Rivers Reporter, September 24, 1932 ***** 100 Year Old Resident of County Dies Mrs. Justina Schwan, who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Bergnow, at Reedsville early this afternoon. Mrs. Schwan was born in West Prussia, Germany and was married three times. One sister, Mrs. Carl Kauper, 83, of Brillion survives, as do five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son on the west coast also survives. Two Rivers Reporter, Monday Oct. 24, 1932
JOSEPH E. SHIMEK Joseph E. Shimek, 63, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. T.F. Hilgemann will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shimek was born June 23, 1908, in Town of Franklin, son of the late Frank and Anna Shavlik Shimek. He married Verona Reinke July 15, 1967. He resided in the Town of Franklin, moved to Taus where he was a blacksmith, then moved to Manitowoc and Brillion. He was employed at the Brillion Iron Works until March when he retired. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Larry and Rick of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Donna) Hetue of Viega, Calif., and Mrs. Ronald (Nancy) Meyer of Phoenix, Ariz.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Harland (Darlyene) Lau, Reedsville, and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Schnell, Elkhart Lake; four brothers, Wencel, Maribel; Frank, Two Rivers; Victor, Whitelaw and Louis, Mishicot; and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1971 ******** (23 Jun 1908/Oct 1971/SSDI)
FREDRICK THUROW Fred W. Thurow, 79, of Brillion, died Saturday at the Holy Family hospital. He had suffered with a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 1:15 o’clock from the Luecker funeral home in Brillion and at 2 p.m. from the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed church in Reedsville. The Rev. E. Dilman Rodel will officiate and interment will be in the Reedsville church cemetery. Mr. Thurow was born Jan 29, 1863 in Germany and came to this country at the age of 20. He settled at Detroit, Mich., first and then lived at Joliet, Ill. For a short time. In 1888 he married Mathilda Thurow of Reedsville and the couple settled in the town of Maple Grove. In 1921 they retired and moved to Brillion where they lived since. Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Fred Schaefer of Hilbert and Mrs. Robert Goldsmith, Mrs. Flora Seefeldt and Mrs. August Schaefer of Brillion; one son, Arno of Reedsville; one brother, Julius, of Peshtigo; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kuss of Aurora, Ill., 13 grandchildren and 20 great grand- children. The body may be viewed at the funeral home to the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1943 P. 14
LILY A. THUROW A son(sic) of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turow of Maple Grove died of brain fever last Friday. Brillion News, Aug. 7, 1903 ******** (Note: Having the wrong sex of the child in the newspaper obituary was not uncommon, the date of death indicates it is Lily)
MATHILDA THUROW Mrs. Mathilda Thurow, 101, of 613 Columbus St., Brillion, died Friday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goldschmidt of Brillion. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. The Rev. T. F. Hilgeman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Thurow was born Oct. 5, 1869, at Maple Grove. She was married to Fred Thurow May 13, 1888. Her husband preceded her in death March 6, 1943. Mrs. Thurow was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Survivors include a son, Arnold, of Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. August (Ida) Schaefer of Reedsville, Mrs. Fred (Margaret) Schaefer of Hilbert and Mrs. Robert (Lidia) Goldschmidt of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Anna) Schultz, of Reedsville; 12 grandchildren 37 great grand- children and 12 great great grandchildren. Five sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 14, 1970 P. 5
ANNA SOPHIE WEICHART Anna Sophie Weichart, 86, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday, February 11, 1988 at St. Mary's Home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Rev. Alfred Klum will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Weichart was born December 15, 1901 in Oconto County, daughter of the late Peter and Karna Munson Erickson. she married Michael Weichart on August 8, 1918 in Oconto County. After their marriage the couple moved to Grimms and then to Two Rivers where she worked for Schwartz Manufacturing Company.for many years. Mrs. Weichart was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville. Survivors include a son, Raymond Weichart of Manitowoc; a daughter, Verona Shimek of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Lois Weichart of Two Rivers; a brother, Gustav Erickson of Suring; two sisters-in-law of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1961, three sons, three sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at Friedens United Church of Christ, Reedsville, 12 noon Sunday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 12, 1988 page 17
MERLIN WEICHART Merlin Weichart of Quarry, a former Grimms resident, is now a patient at the Holy Family hospital, a victim of infantile paralysis. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 16, 1943 P. 13 ******* Local Victim of Paralysis Dies Merlin Weichert(sic), 21, Quarry, is Manitowoc county's first infantile paralysis victim. Stricken with the disease two weeks ago he died Friday night at the Holy Family hospital. He had been employed on a threshing crew working in the county when he was taken ill and a week later was moved to the hospital here and placed in the iron lung in the isolation ward. Private funeral services were held this afternoon at Reedsville. Mr. Reichert(sic), a son of Mr. and Michael Weichert of Quarry, was born at Oconto Falls in 1922. When he was a boy his parents moved to Grimms and later to Quarry. He was employed for a time at the ship yards here and in recent weeks has been working with a threshing crew. In September, 1942, he married Miss Beatrice Loritz of Quarry. She survives with an infant son (private); parents, two brothers, (private); sister (private). Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 18, 1943
MICHAEL WEICHART Michael Weichart, 77, of 2115 34th St., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Lloyd Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Weichart was born Nov. 15, 1883, at Reedsville, son of the late Frank and Rose Jeranek Weichart. He married Anna Erickson Aug. 8, 1918, and they settled at Grimms, Manitowoc County where he was employed by Grimms Lamp Co. He later moved to Quarry, Manitowoc County, where he lived for several years and then moved to Two Rivers in 1942. He was employed at Eggers Veneer Plant, Two Rivers, until his illness. Several brothers and two sons preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Raymond of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Lester of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Rueben Reinke of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Christine Dugan of rural Cato; two stepsisters, Mrs. Mary Becker and Mrs. Josephine Lee of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church after 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1961 P. 9
VIOLA WUNSCH Viola, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Wunsch, died last Friday of Diphtheria. She had fought the disease bravely and hopes were entertained for her recovery, but her heart weakened by the long struggle, gave out and Death came. The following obituary notice was sent to the News last Tuesday and we publish it hearwith. The Angel of Death has again made its appearance in our midst and called to Eternal Rest little Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wunsch, at the early age of nearly 4 years. She was a bright, loving child and loved by all who knew her and leaves her parents, one brother and many cousins and friends who sincerely mourn her untimely death. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Brillion News, Fri., Mar. 17, 1905 (Note: The stone reads d. 1904)
WILHELM ZAHN Reedsville: Mr. Wm Zahn, an old resident of this village, died Sunday morning of a cancer in the stomach. He has been janitor of our public school for a number of years and has always been faithful in the discharge of his duties. Deceased was 66 years of age and leaves a wife and two children. The funeral took place Monday, Rev. Albert of Appleton officiating. Brillion News, Fri., June 29, 1900 ********* Death in Reedsville last week of 66-yr. old Wilhelm Hahn (sic), a well-known resident of that village. Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1900 ******** (1900 Jun 24 ZAHN William co. death index v.6 p.262.) NOTE: This appears to be Wilhelm Zahn in the obit/"last week" would be June 24-June 30)
WILLIE ZAHN 35-yr. old Wilhelm Zahn in Reedsville was found dead in his bed Sat. morning. The verdict of the coroner’s inquest established death from a heart attack. He leaves his parents and several sisters. Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900 ******** WILILAM ZAHN of Reedsville was found dead in his bed at noon on Sunday morning. He had retired at 12 o'clock Saturday night and when called at 10 requested to be let alone as he was sleepy. He was found dead two hours later when his father went to arouse him. He was 34 years old and one of a family of 22 children. An inquest was held before Justice Schultz and the verdict was death from heart failure. Manitowoc Pilot, January 18, 1900