ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JANE PATTERSON

Mrs. James Patterson died at her home Sunday evening and was buried on Tuesday 
at St. Isidorse (sic) church.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 13, 1901
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(Note there is a James Patterson and Amelia Morey in Evergreen from Liberty twp.)
The only Pattersen/Patterson family on the 1880 census):
(1880 Liberty twp. census:
James Pattersen age 71; wife Jane Pattersen age 50; 
niece Amelia Moorey 30)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Jane Patterson deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Jane 
Patterson of Liberty, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Edward Barnes of town of Liberty in said county, having presented to said 
court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, 
that said Jane Patterson died testate, at Liberty, in said county, on the 9th 
day of June 1901; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and 
that Petitioner is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument 
be proven and admitted to probate and that letter testamentary be thereon issued 
to him.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs 
of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, 
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 6th 
day of August, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated June 12th, 1901.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 27, 1901 P. 3


ALICE PEPPARD    (d. 1917)

Notes from Osman:
Mrs. Daniel Peppard died Tuesday morning and the news of her death cast a gloom 
over the entire community. She gave birth to a son Monday and during the day her 
condition became alarming and the efforts of physicians to save her life were 
futile. Her mother, Mrs. Martin Shanahan died only a little over a week ago.
The deceased was born and reared in Liberty. Her maiden name was Alice Shanahan. 
She was a young woman of affectionate disposition and pleasing ways. Only two and 
a half years ago she was married to Daniel Peppard whom she leaves with an infant 
son, besides her father, Martin Shanahan; a sister, Mrs. William Hoban of Meeme 
and five brothers, James Shanahan of Liberty, Daniel and Emmet of Milwaukee, Martin 
of Chicago and Edward of New Jersey.
Much has been taken from this husband and little son, from this lonely sister, from 
the father and brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends. Sweet ties 
have been severed, but much is left the Christian's hope and fadeless memories are 
still theirs.
The funeral was held Friday morning from St. Isadore's Church. Interment in the 
adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 17, 1917
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(Alice Peppard (nee Shanahan)/died 15 May 1917/age 37 yrs/from records of 
St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.221)


DANIEL PEPPARD    (d. 1958)

Daniel Peppard, 84, retired Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) farmer, died 
Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc.
Mr. Peppard, whose late grandparents had settled the Meeme farm in 1847, a 
year before Wisconsin became a state, had been living in Manitowoc since 
retiring from farming in 1947.
A son of the late Thomas and Mary Foran Peppard, Irish immigrants, he was 
born on the Meeme farm, April 23, 1873. Until he left the farm, it had been 
in the Peppard family for 100 years.
Mr. Peppard married the former Alice Shanahan, Oct. 16, 1915. She died in 
May, 1917.
A member of the old Manitowoc Co. H, Wisconsin National Guard, he served 
during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Surviving are a brother, Thomas H. of the State Soldiers Home in Orting, Wash., 
along with a number of nieces and nephews in the Manitowoc area.
One of his brothers, the late John H. Peppard, was Manitowoc’s first building 
and plumbing inspector. He was also preceded in death by another brother and 
seven sisters. 
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, 
following 9 o’clock family rites at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc.
The Rev. Alfred Loehr, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem mass, with burial 
in the parish cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home this evening where the rosary will be recited 
at 8 o’clock.
Sheboygan Press, January 13, 1958  P. 8 
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Peppard Marks Centennial on Farm in Meeme (photo)
In a quiet way Daniel Peppard, 74-year-old Memme farmer, is observing his own 
centennial on the homestead farm just west of Osman, laid out by his father 
back in 1847.
Daniel is all alone on the farm except for a hired man, Walter Mathias of Sheboygan. 
He admits that he is getting along in years and the task of keeping the farm going 
is becoming a bit strenuous. He hopes to dispose of the 80-acre farm.
Came From Ireland 
The Peppard family at one time included three sons and seven daughters. In addition 
to Daniel there are now only a sister, Mrs. Katherine Collard of Spokane, Wash., and 
a brother, Thomas, in Seattle. 
The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peppard, born in County Clare, Ireland, came to 
Manitowoc county in 1847, and Mr. Peppard set up a homestead in Meeme, purchasing the 
80 acres from the government. He reared a family of 10 children. In 1912 the farm was 
taken over by two sons, James and Daniel. The father died in 1917.
In 1914 Daniel Peppard married Miss Alice Shanahan. She died in 1917.
Does Own Cooking 
Miss Mary Peppard died three years ago, Mrs. Elizabeth Shallue and Mrs. Alice O’Connor 
early this year and Mrs. A. J. Clark last week. James and John, two brothers, and two 
other sisters, Mrs. Margaret Shanahan and Miss Nellie Peppard, are also deceased.
Daniel Peppard admits taking things a bit easy now. He cooks his own meals and assist 
the hired man with chores about the farm.
But he seems a bit surprised that his neighbors are making quite a fuss about the fact 
that this is the centennial year for the Peppar family on the homestead farm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1947 P. 2
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News from Osman
At St. Isadore's church at Osman, Wednesday morning, Miss Alice Shanahan and 
Daniel Peppard were married by Rev. Father Kersten before relatives and friends. 
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shanahan of Liberty wore a gown of 
white crepe de chein trimmed with venetian lace and carried a shower bouquet of 
white roses and lilies of the valley. Mr. Martin Shanahan Jr., a brother of the 
bride gave her away at the altar. Mrs. Margaret Hoban, a sister, was the bride's 
maid and wore a white silk poplin trimmed with pearls and carried a bouquet of 
chrysanthemums. Alice Hoban, the bride's niece was flower girl and was dressed 
in white silk and carried a basket of pink and white roses. The groom, a son of 
Mr. Thomas Peppard of Meeme, was attired in the conventional black. Edwin Clark 
was the best man. After the marriage ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at 
the home of the bride's parents and a reception held during the day and evening. 
They will live in the Town of Meeme.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Clark and family, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Peppard and family, Mr. Martin Ryan, Miss Anna Farrell and Mrs. Monica Conway of 
Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Howard of Omaha, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shanahan 
and Miss M. Kersten of Milwaukee and Miss Nellie Peppard of Chicago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 22, 1914


JAMES PEPPARD

James Peppard, 77, lifelong resident of Meeme, died Sunday morning at the 
homestead near Osman. He had been ill since December.
Funeral services will be held Wednesay at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore’s Catholic church, Osman, the Rev. 
Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Peppard, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peppard, was born in 1862 
on the homestead and spent his entire life on the farm. He never married. 
Survivors are three brothers, John, City, Thomas, Seattle, Wash., Daniel, 
Osman; four sisters, Mrs. A. J. Clark, city, Mrs. William O’Connor, New Mexico, 
Mrs. George Pollard, Texas, Mrs. James Shallue, Osman 
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 6, 1939   P. 2
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The name of Miss Mary Peppard was omitted from the survivors in the account 
of the death of James Peppard of Meeme, published Monday. Miss Peppard is a 
sister of the late Mr. Peppard, and she lives here at the home of her sister, 
Mrs. Anthony J. Clark. She moved to the city from Osman last February.


MARY PEPPARD    (d. 1912)

MRS. THOMAS PEPPARD MEEME. PIONEER IS CALLED BY DEATH
Another pioneer settler of the county has joined the increasing ranks 
of the dead. Mrs. Thomas Peppard, one of the oldest settlers of Meeme 
responding to Death's summons early today, following an illness of 
five years, during much of which time she was helpless. Mrs. Peppard 
suffered a stroke of paralysis some years ago and had never recovered 
and for some time passed had been failing.
Mrs. Peppard, who is the mother of Mrs. A.J. Clark of this city, was 
a native of County Clare Ireland and was 83 years of age and had 
resided at Meeme since 1854, having made her home on the same farm for 
fifty eight years. An aged husband and ten children survive, the 
children being Mrs. Clark and J.H. Peppard, city, James, Daniel, Mary 
and Mrs. E. Shallue, Meeme, Thomas, Seattle; Nellie, Chicago; Mrs. C. 
Pollard, Salom, Neb., Mrs. A. O'Conner, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements 
have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 17, 1912 P.1
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Mrs. Thomas Peppard, an old settler of Meeme, died Saturday morning at 6 o’clock. 
She suffered a stroke of paralysis over four years ago and had been in feeble 
health ever since. Mrs. Peppard was a native of Ireland and was born in 1829. She 
came with her parents to this country when ten years of age. She was married to 
Thomas Peppard in Chicago August 15, 1854. They settled on a farm in Meeme the same 
year, where the deceased has ever since made her home—a period of 58 years.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Peppard leaves nine children as follows: James, Daniel 
and Miss Mary Peppard of Meeme; John Peppard and Mrs. A. J. Clark of Manitowoc; 
Thos. Peppard of Seattle; Miss Nellie Peppard of Chicago; Mrs. George Pollard of 
Malmo, Neb., and Mrs. Wm. O’Connor of Welch, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Peppard was a woman of generous impulses and never forgot the hospitable ways 
of the pioneer. None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without 
feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality. But vain is any attempt to measure the 
loss of a mother; after all the poets have sung and lovers dreamed, outside of heaven 
there is no love like mother-love. Mrs. Peppard was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic 
Church and was a faithful attendant at services when her health permitted.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning and was largely attended. With the exception of 
Thomas of Seattle and Mrs. O’Connor of Oklahoma, all of the children were present at 
the funeral
Among those from outside who attended were Mr. Jere Gast of Chicago; Miss Mary Gast 
of Wheaton, Ill.; Mrs. John Brien of Chicago; Chas. Streich, Edw. Gretz, Jos. Connell, 
Walter Joyce, John Clark, Wm. Clark and Pat Carbery, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 22, 1912
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Miss Nell Peppard, who was called here by the death of her mother, returned
to Chicago this morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 23, 1912  P. 2


MARY PEPPARD   (d. 1943)

Miss Mary Peppard, 88, pioneer Meeme resident, died early today at the 
Holy Family hospital, where she has been a patient for a few days. She 
had been seriously ill since February.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Nenning 
funeral home in St. Wendel and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore's Catholic 
church at Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Miss Peppard, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Peppard, was born in 
Meeme in 1854 (sic). Her parents settled in that town in 1847. Except 
for a few years, when she lived in Chicago Miss Peppard spent her life 
on the Peppard homestead.
She was a member of the St. Isadore's congregation, the Rosary society 
of the church and the Christian Mothers of St. Boniface congregation in 
this city.
Survivors are three brothers, John H. of this city, Daniel of Osman and 
Thomas of Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. A.J. Clark of this city, 
Mrs. James Shallue of Meeme, Mrs. Alice O'Connor of Osman, Mrs. Kathryn 
Pollerd of Mission, Tex.
The body may be viewed at the Nenning funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
The rosary will be recited Monday evening at eight o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 10, 1943 P.2
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(Note: Obit and tombstone birth dates don't match by 1 year)


NELLIE PEPPARD

STROKE FATAL TO EARLY DAY COUNTY WOMAN 
A paralytic stroke which she suffered early Sunday morning at the home of her 
sister, Mrs. A. J. Clark, with whom she has been making her home for the past 
two years, yesterday at noon claimed the life of Miss Nellie Peppard, 71. 
Born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids on February 22, 1859, Miss Peppard spent 
her early life in this county but for 42 years was a nurse in a Chicago home, 
remaining in the employ of one family during that period of time. Two years 
ago she gave up her duties and returned to this county, making her home since 
that time with her sister at 1312 Hamilton street. Although advanced in years, 
Miss Peppard had apparently not been in ill health and it was not until 4 
o’clock Sunday morning that her condition became grave. She left her bed for 
the purpose of going to the ground floor for a drink of water and it was shortly 
after she retired that she was stricken.
In addition to the sister with whom she made her home, Miss Peppard is survived 
by four brothers, James and Daniel at Osman, Building Inspector J. H. Peppard, 
Manitowoc, and Thomas of Seattle, and four sisters—Miss Mary Peppard, Osman, 
Mrs. James J. Shallue, Osman; Mrs. Will O’Connor, Roswell, New Mexico, and Mrs. 
George Pollard, Fremont, Neb. 
Funeral services will be held from the St. Boniface church here at 9:45 o’clock 
Thursday morning with Father Kersten officiating. Interment will take place in 
St. Isadore’s cemetery at Osman.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 25, 1930  P. 6


THOMAS PEPPARD

THOMAS PEPPARD, EARLIEST SETTLER OF MEEME, IS DEAD
Pioneer Resident of County Who Would Have Been 90 on February 1, 
Summoned by Death Yesterday Afternoon
FATHER OF FIRST WHITE MAN BURIED IN TOWN OF MEEME
Thomas Peppard, one of the earliest settlers in the town of Meeme, 
died at his home there yesterday afternoon. He was born in County 
Clare, Ireland, Feb. 1, 1827 and had he lived until the first of 
February, he would have been 90 years of age.
When not more than a year of age, his parents came to this country, 
and settled in Ohio. In 1847 they came on to Wisconsin, coming to 
Chicago where the family took passage on a Goodrich boat as far as 
Sheboygan, and walked from Sheboygan to the point where they settled. 
His father, Thomas Peppard, was the first white man to be buried in 
the town of Meeme.
Mr. Peppard cleared his farm and improved the property. In the early 
days of the shipbuilding industry in this city he became an expert 
caulker and was employed in the yards here considerable time. He also 
sailed the lakes for a time but spent most of his life on the farm 
and in this city. In the early days the pioneers walked when they 
made a visit to the city and Mr. Peppard made many trips to Manitowoc 
and Rapids, the later place at that time being the principal trading 
post of this section.
Married in Chicago in 1847 to Mary Furan, who preceded him in death 
five years ago, Mr. Peppard was the father of 11 children, all of 
whom survive, being Mrs. A.J. Clark, John Peppard, this city; James, 
Dan and Mary Peppard and Mrs. James Shallue, of Meeme, Nellie of 
Shicago (sic); Mrs. Geo. Pollard of Malmo, Neb.; Thomas of Seattle 
and Mrs. Alice O'Connor of Oklahoma.
The funeral of Mr. Peppard will be held Monday morning from St. 
Isador's church at Meeme.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 13, 1917 P.8
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Notes From Osman:
Thomas Peppard, an old settler of Meeme, died Friday afternoon, aged almost 
90 years. The deceased was born in County Clare, Ireland Feb. 1, 1927. When 
he was about a year old, the family came to this country and located in Ohio. 
In 1847 they came to Wisconsin and settled in Meeme. Thomas Peppard, father
of the deceased, was the first white man buried in Meeme. Mr. Peppard was a 
hard worker and besides clearing the farm he worked for several years in the 
shipyards at Manitowoc as a caulker. He also sailed on the lakes for a while. 
He was married in Chicago in 1849 to Mary Furan. Eleven children were born to 
them all of whom are living except one, Mrs. Rhodey Shanahan, who died at her 
home in Nebraska seven or eight years ago. His wife died five years ago. The 
surviving children are James, Dan, Mary Peppard and Mrs. James Shallue of 
Meeme, Nellie Peppard of Chicago, Mrs. Geo. Pollard of Malmo, Neb., Thomas 
Peppard of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. O’Connor of Oklahoma. The deceased was 
a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. He was an honest man and 
a good neighbor. To man, woman, or child, saint or sinner, he always extended 
a cordial greeting, that lent a ray of light to brighten their pathway in the 
journey of life. He commanded the respect of all who knew him as the attendance 
at his funeral verified, not withstanding the cold day. A good and righteous 
man has gone to his reward.
The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Isadore’s church. All the children 
excepting Mrs. Pollard of Nebraska, Mrs. O’Connor of Oklahoma and Thomas of 
Seattle were present at the funeral. Others from outside who were at the funeral 
were Mrs. Wm. Daley and daughter, Miss Claremont and James Gast of Chicago. 
Peace to the soul of Thomas Peppard.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 1, 1917
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From files of Manitowoc Pilot - Twenty-five years ago - (1882)
James Peppard of Meeme sold his farm by auction on Saturday last for $5,025. 
The farm consists of 80 acres and lies on the Green Bay road. Wendel Walterbach 
is the purchaser. What is known as the “Meeme school” is on this farm. Mr. 
Peppard’s father settled there in 1847, and his home was a stopping place for 
subsequent settlers for years, until they had built shanties for themselves. 
The old gentleman died a short time after coming to Meeme, the first death of 
a white man in that town. There was no cemetery then and he was buried on the 
farm. His remains were removed to the cemetery some years later. The farm came 
in possession of his youngest son who now parts with it. “Jim” Peppard was one 
of the “big boys” in the school in the long ago when Peter and Henry Mulholland 
and Jere Daley were pupils. Con Donahue was off and on a pupil also.
Jere Donohue now of the Lake Shore Western was one of the “little fellows” though 
this was after Peppard had quit school.
There is real regret among the then “little fellows” to learn of these sales and 
departure to other places of the old blood which seemed to be native to the place.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 1, 1917


EMMA M. PINTER

Mrs. Emma Pinter, 82, resident of Cleveland, Wis., and widow of John Pinter, 
died Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital.
She was born in Osman (Manitowoc County) on Oct. 7, 1876, a daughter of the 
late George and Mary Doersch. Her marriage to John Pinter was performed in 
Antigo, Wis. in 1896. He died in 1947. The couple operated a farm for many 
years near Osman, and in more recent years she had resided in Cleveland, 
Wis. 
She was a member of St. Isidore Parish in Osman and the Rosary Society.
Survivors are four sons, John of Detroit, Mich., Alvin of Sarona, Wis., Orrin 
of Random Lake, and Glendon of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. M. (Myrtle) 
Diedrich of Milwaukee, Mrs. George (Ann) Fricke of Cedarburg and Mrs. Herbert 
(Magdalene) Peterson of Newfoundland, N.J.; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grand-
children; a brother, Gilbert Doersch of Marmet, W.Va., and a sister, Mrs. Fred 
Baldwin of Sacramento, Calif. Preceding her in death were her husband, three 
sons and two daughters. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday with a Requiem High Mass at 10 a.m. at 
St. Isidore Church in Osman, following brief family rites at 9:15 a.m. at 
Gerend’s Funeral home. Father Alfred M. Loehr, pastor, will be the celebrant 
and burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, February 24, 1959  P. 12


JOHN PINTER

Death Tues. last week in Meeme, just 12 hrs. earlier than Mr. Herr, 
of John Painter(sic). This gentlemen had been born the same day as 
Michael Herr, and they developed a strong friendship. It is remarkable 
that these 2 friends, born the same day, also died at the same time. 
Mr. Painter had resided in Meeme since 1849. His funeral was held Thurs. 
morning.
Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1903
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Mrs. P. Glesener, and the Misses Kate and Nellie Pinter of Appleton 
came home to attend the funeral of their father on Thursday.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1903
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Name John Penter (sic) 
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1903  
Event Place Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Meeme,  
Gender Male  
Age 80  
Marital Status Married  
Race W  
Occupation Farmer  
Birth Date 04 Mar 1823  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1823  
Birthplace Germany  
Cemetery St. Isadore  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name Ellen Wagner  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
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Name John Penter (sic) 
Gender Male  
Death Date 04 May 1903  
Death Place Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 80  
Birth Date 04 Mar 1823  
Birthplace Germany  
Occupation Farmer  
Race White  
Marital Status Married  
Spouse's Name Ellen Wagnar  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(1900 Meeme census:
John Pinter b.1823-age 77; wife Allen b.1834-age 66;
dau. Mary age 36; son John b.1872-age 27; 
dau. in law Emma b.1876-age 23;
niece Mabel age 3; nephew John age 1)
(John and Emma are in St. Isidore. This is the only cem.
with the Pinter surname in it.


JOHN F. PINTER

John Pinter, 73, town of Meeme farmer and insurance man, died late Tueday 
night at the Misericordia hospital in Milwaukee following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Nennig funeral 
home, St. Wendel, and at 9:30 at the St. Isadore Catholic church, Osman, 
the Rev. Robert Klein officiating. Burial will take place in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Pinter was born in Meeme in 1872, and in 1904 bought the homestead farm 
which he has always operated. In 1896, he married Emma Doersch, and the 
couple would have celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10 of this 
year. Mrs. Pinter survives with 10 children; 14 grand children and one great-
grandchild, and one sister.
The sons are: John A. of Detroit, Alvin, Orrin, and Matt of Milwaukee; Harvey 
of Plymouth and Glendon on the home farm; daughters: Mrs. Thomas Rohde, Mrs. 
Myrtle Diedrich, and Mrs. George Fricke of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Madeline 
Zimmer of Union, N.J. A sister, Miss Nell Pinter, lives in Spokane, Wash. One 
son and one daughter preceded Mr. Pinter in death.
Mr. Pinter served 15 years as Osman school clerk and was supervisor and chair-
man of the town of Meeme for two terms. For the past 30 years, he had been 
connected with the Meeme Mutial Insurance company and he also sold car 
insurance. The deceased was a charter member of the St. Isadore Catholic church 
in Osman, and the Holy Name society of the church.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday and friends 
may view the body from 7:30 p.m Thursday until the time of services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1946   P. 2


VERNON PINTER

Vernon Pinter (co. death index v.31 p.213)
March 31, 1913-May 30, 1937
Single
Son of John Pinter and Emma Doersch
Born in Town of Meeme
Laborer at Wis. Coal and Ice, Milwaukee
Died from “basilar skull fracture –cerebral concussion –accident 
   on May 30, 1937 on Highway 42 in Town of Meeme –car collision”
Buried at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery, Osman, Town of Meeme
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A double funeral for the two county victims of the accident, Vernon Pinter, 24, 
Meeme, and Gervase Shanahan, 23, Liberty, took place this morning from the St. 
Isidore's Catholic church at Osman.
The cars sideswiped on a curve on the highway soon after dawn Sunday morning. Three 
survivors in all, are patients in the Holy Family hospital.
One car was driven by Edward Richter, 27, Racine, and was bound north from Palmyra, 
Wis., to the Door county resorts for a Memorial day weekend.
The other car was driven by Vernon Pinter; Meeme, and riding with him in the coupe 
were three young men. They were returning to their 
(continued on page 8)
TWO CRASH VICTIMS BURIED AT OSMAN (continued from page 1)
homes near Osman from Manitowoc.
The impact wrecked both cars. The 11 persons in the two machines all sustained either 
fractured skulls or brain concussions. One died at the scene, three others died on 
entrance to the Holy Family hospital or soon after, while four others succumbed later 
Sunday.
.....paragraph on highway stats not transcribed......
The dead:
Vernon Pinter, 24, Meeme, driver of one of the cars.
Gervase Shanahan, 23, Liberty, passenger in the Pinger car.
Edward Richter, 27, Racine, Wis., driver of the other car.
Mrs. Beulah Richter, 23, wife of Edward Richter.
Shirley Richter, 5, Racine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richter.
John Gatz, 55, Palmyra, father of Mrs. Edward Richter.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gatz, 52, Palmyra, Wis., wife of John Gatz.
Mrs. Lena Olson, 75, Palmyra, Wis., mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Gatz.
....very long article, most not transcribed....
The Pinter body was removed to the church from the Leschke 
funeral home.
Born At Meeme
Pinter, 24, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pinter, Meeme. He was born in
1913 at Meeme and recently had been employed by the Wisconsin Coal and Ice
company in Milwaukee.
Survivors beside his parents are six brothers, John of Detroit, Alvin and 
Orrin of Milwaukee, Harvey Glendon and Mathew at home; and five sisters, Mrs.
Tom Rohde, Wausuau, Mrs. Victor Diedrich, Milwaukee, Mrs. George Fricke, West
Allis, Mrs. Theodore Moore, Chicago, and Miss Magdaline Pinter, at home.
Gervase Shanahan, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shanahan, Liberty, was born 
on the home farm in 1914. He also was employed with the same company where
in Milwaukee. He accompanied Pinter to Osman Saturday.
Besides the parents the survivors are two brothers, Clement, Liberty and
Bernard, city; and a sister, Virgene, at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1937  pp. 1, 8


JOHN RADER    (d. 1933)

FATAL ILLNESS TAKES FARMER ON SICK LIST 
John Rader, Sr., Is Stricken While Standing At Sick-Bed of Brother
While visiting his only brother, ill with heart trouble at Milwaukee on Monday, 
John Rader Sr., 62, town of Meeme farmer and well driller, was taken with a 
cerebral hemorrhage as he stood beside the former’s bedside. He fell unconscious 
and was rushed to the County Emergency hospital in Milwaukee where he was 
pronounced dead.
It was the first illness ever suffered by Mr. Rader in his lifetime. During his 
45-year residence in this county he always enjoyed the best of health. 
Although Philip Rader saw his brother fall and knew that he had been removed 
to a hospital, he was not told that the sudden attack had proved fatal.
The deceased planned on Sunday to go to Milwaukee to see his brother, whose 
condition was reported as critical. He went to Sheboygan Sunday, stayed overnight 
with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Ahl, and took the interurban train for Milwaukee 
at 8 a.m. Monday reaching his brother’s home, 2021 N. Kilbourn Place shortly after 
dinner. 
Funeral Thursday
The remains were brought to the Pfeffer funeral home here this morning and taken 
to the Rader farm home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 
9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 a.m. from St. Isidore’s Catholic church at 
Osman, with interment at the Catholic cemetery. 
John Rader Sr. was born in Milwaukee 62 years ago and spent his early life in 
that city. He was married there in 1890 to Miss Mary Tintinger. Two years later 
they moved to this county and took up a farm in the town of Meeme. The deceased 
followed farming and also engaged in well drilling.
His widow, three daughters, Mrs. Edward Rehme, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Frank Ahl, 
Sheboygan, and Mrs. Herman Miller of Kellnersville and three sons, John Rader Jr., 
of Libety, Ambrose of Kellnersville and Edward on the homestead farm, survive. 
There is also the invalid brother, Philip, in Milwaukee, and 11 grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 11, 1933 P. 2


JOHN RADER   (d. 1968)

John A. Rader, 71, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Sunday morning at home 
following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemtery.
Mr. Rader was born April 18, 1897, in the Town of Meeme, son of the 
late John and Mary Tintinger Rader. He married Stella Walsh June 30, 
1920, at Osman. They owned and operated a farm at Rt. 1, Newton, 
until his retirement in 1962. He was also employed at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., during World War II. Mr. Rader was a member of 
Boilermakers Local 443 and the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private), a daughter, (private), 
of Green Bay, and a grandson.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by friends and members of the parish 
and Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 29, 1968 P.5
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(18 Apr 1897/Jul 1968/SSDI)
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Notes from Osman:
Miss Estelle Walsh and Mr. John Rader, well known young people of 
this place were married Wednesday morning at St. Isidore's Church, 
Father Bartelme officiating.
The bride wore a dress of white satin and georgette and carried a 
bouquet of white bridal roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss 
Mary Walsh and her cousin, Miss Laura Traner. The groom was attended 
by his brother, Ambrose Rader and Mr. Wm. Walsh. The bride is a 
graduate of Manitowoc High School and County Training School and 
has been a successful teacher for the past two years. After the 
ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to relatives and close 
friends. Dancing was indulged in until the wee small hours of the 
morning. Mr. and Mrs. Rader left Thursday morning for a wedding trip 
to St. Francis and Milwaukee and Chicago. Those from out of town who 
attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Jos Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. 
Herman Miller and Mrs. Schulz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Nellie Clemens of 
Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ahl, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Donahue and family 
of Manitowoc, Mr. Jas. Gallagher of Green Bay, Mrs. Geo. Bonnell of 
Antigo and Mr. Ed Rheims of Gillett.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 8, 1920


JOSEPH T. RADER

Joseph T. Rader, age 79, of 12530 County Trunk F, Newton, died Friday, Jan. 25, 
2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Wendell 
Catholic Church, Cleveland. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Gilbert Jacobs with burial to follow at St. Isidore Catholic Church 
Cemetery, Osman.
Joseph was born on Oct. 5, 1922 in the town of Liberty, son of the late John and 
Stella Walsh Rader. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1940. 
Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On Sept. 17, 1949 he married 
the former Marilyn Rathsack of St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. She preceded 
him in death on April 10, 1986. Joseph had farmed with his wife Marilyn in the town 
of Liberty until his retirement in 1990.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Gerald and Sara Rader, Newton; two 
granddaughters: Amanda and Lindsey; and one sister: Margaret Tollefson, Newton. 
Joseph is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law: Kenneth Tollefson.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at St. Wendell 
Catholic Church, Cleveland, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 2002  P. A8


MARY RADER

Mrs. John Rader Dies At Hospital This Morning 
Burns which she received Tuesday noon when her clothing caught fire from a 
gas stove resulted in the death of Mrs. John Rader, 77, of Osman, at 2 
o’clock this morning at Holy Family hospital.
Mrs. Rader was cooking dinner at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman 
Miller, at Kellnersville, where she had been visiting for several months. 
It is believed that water in which potatoes were being cooked boiled over, 
extinguishing the flame. When Mrs. Rader struck a match to re-light the 
burner, the flame flared up, setting fire to her clothing.
The aged woman ran from the kitchen into the barroom of the Miller tavern, 
her clothing aflame. The bartender, Frank Kovarec, carried her out the 
front door and rolled her in snow to smother the flames. Nearly all of her 
clothing was burned off and she received serious burns. She was rushed to 
Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc in the county ambulance and remained 
conscious until late Tuesday night. Kovarec required medical attention for 
burns about the hands and face. 
Observed Birthday
Mrs. Rader, who before her marriage was Mary Tintinger, observed her 77th 
birthday anniversary Monday. She was born Feb. 8, 1866 at School Hill. She 
was married to John Rader June 8, 1891, in Milwaukee and the couple made 
their home on a farm at Osman for many years. Mr. Rader died in 1933. The 
survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Rehme of Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. 
Frank Ahl of Sheboygan and Mrs. Herman Miller of Kellnersville; three sons, 
John of Osman, Ambrose of Green Bay and Edward on the homestead farm at 
Osman; one brother, Peter Tintinger of Osman, one sister, Mrs. Margaret Zangs 
of St. Paul; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Isidor’s church at Osman. The Rev. Edward 
Wagner will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The Rosary 
society of St. Isidor’s church of hich Mrs. Rader was a member, will recite the 
rosary at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7;45 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1943  P. 12


MARILYN RADER

Mrs. Joseph (Marilyn) Rader, 59, of 12308 County Trunk F, Newton, Wis., died 
Thursday afternoon, April 10, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 9:45 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 
am at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Lee J. Kahrs and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rader, nee Marilyn M. Rathsack was born July 4, 1926 in the Town of Newton, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of Anna Rathsack and the late Ben Rathsack. She married 
Joseph T. Rader on September 17, 1949 at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. 
After marriage the couple made their home at the present address. Mrs. Rader was 
a member of St. Isadore Christian Mothers Altar Society, the Pigeon Lake Garden 
Club, the Osman Grandmothers Club and Mrs. Rader had been employed at Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company  many years ago.
Survivors include her husband Joseph; a son, Gerald Rader at home; her mother, 
Anna Rathsack of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Veda 
Rathsack of Gillett, Donald and Barbara Rathsack of Manitowoc and Joseph and 
Vickie Rathsack of rural Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte 
and Melvin Landt of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and Evelyn and John Schneider of Manitowoc; 
a sister-in-law, Margaret Tollefson of Green Bay and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday where a 
prayer service will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., April 1, 1986 page 6


STELLA RADER

Mrs. Stella Rader, 72, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. 
Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rader, nee Stella Walsh, was born March 8, 1899, at Osman, daughter 
of the late Thomas and Catherine Gallagher Walsh. She was married to John A. 
Rader June 20, 1920, at St. Isidore Church, Osman. Her husband preceded her 
in death July 28, 1968. Mrs. Rader was a member of the Third Order of St. 
Francis and the Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, a daughter, two brothers, William and Thomas, of 
Osman, a sister, Mrs. Roland Meyer, of Manitowoc and a grandson, (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) Four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, the Third 
Order of St. Francis, members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
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Notes from Osman:
Miss Estelle Walsh and Mr. John Rader, well known young people of 
this place were married Wednesday morning at St. Isidore's Church, 
Father Bartelme officiating.
The bride wore a dress of white satin and georgette and carried a 
bouquet of white bridal roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss 
Mary Walsh and her cousin, Miss Laura Traner. The groom was attended 
by his brother, Ambrose Rader and Mr. Wm. Walsh. The bride is a 
graduate of Manitowoc High School and County Training School and 
has been a successful teacher for the past two years. After the 
ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to relatives and close 
friends. Dancing was indulged in until the wee small hours of the 
morning. Mr. and Mrs. Rader left Thursday morning for a wedding trip 
to St. Francis and Milwaukee and Chicago. Those from out of town who 
attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Jos Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. 
Herman Miller and Mrs. Schulz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Nellie Clemens of 
Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ahl, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Donahue and family 
of Manitowoc, Mr. Jas. Gallagher of Green Bay, Mrs. Geo. Bonnell of 
Antigo and Mr. Ed Rheims of Gillett.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 8, 1920


JAMES ROACH 

JAMES ROCHE(sic), 70, DIES AT MAPLE CREST
James Roche, 70, one time sailor and for a number of years employed at Newton, 
died at Maple Crest Sanitarium this morning. He had been cared for there for 
some time. Roche will be buried from the Leschke Chapel, 1414 Washington Street 
Thursday morning at 7:30 and services will be at St. Isadore's Church at Osman 
at ? O'clock. He was single and had no known relatives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 26, 1930 page 14
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(1920 Newton census:
James Roche age 59, single, hired help, listed with John Kelley family)


FREDERICK RUMPFF

Timothy Young Man Dies Thursday At Hospital Here
Frederick Rumpff, 36, residing with his parents on a farm on Route 1, Timothy, 
and who has been a patient at the hospital here, passed away on Thursday. The 
remains were removed to the Pfeffer parlors where they may be viewed tonight 
from seven to nine. Burial will take place from there at 8:45 Saturday morning 
and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore's Catholic church at Osman with interment in 
the Catholic cemetery there.
The parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mr. Fred R. Rumpff, survive.
The Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 27, 1931  P. 2
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(Per obit he died on Thursday which was March 26, 1931)


JAMES RYAN

Death Sun. of 61-yr. old James Ryan in a local hospital following 
an illness of several years. He was a long time resident of Town 
Meeme. He is survived by his widow. 
The body was taken to Meeme for burial.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901
*****
James Ryan, a well known and highly respected resident of Meeme died 
on Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc where he has been 
cared for several months. His remains were brought to Meeme for 
interment on Tuesday, the funeral taking place from the Catholic church 
at Osman.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1901
*****
Deaths of a Week:
James Ryan, who for some years was ailing and for several months past 
has been a resident of the Holy Family Hospital, died on Sunday morning. 
Mr. Ryan was an old resident of Meeme, where his body was taken for 
interment. He was 61 years old, having been born in Ireland in 1840 and 
came to this country in the early 60's.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 1
*****
James Ryan
birth: 6 January 1841 Ireland
death: 15 September 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Osman, Wis.
residence: 1901 Manitowoc
father: Martin Ryan
mother: Johanna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*****
From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – (1896)
The barn of James Ryan of Meeme was destroyed by fire on Monday of last week. 
The fire was caused by a steam thresher. So quickly did the fire spread that 
the separator which was on the threshing floor was also burned and the horses 
were taken out of the barn with difficulty. Everything was burned with the 
exception of a few stacks of grain which were a little distance from the barn. 
The thresher belonged to James Peppard.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 22, 1921


JOHANNA RYAN

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1891)
Mrs. Martin Ryan of Meeme, died on Thursday night last after a brief illness. 
She was 78 years old at the time of her death. She came to this country in 1849 
and resided in this county continuously since then. Two of her sons, James Ryan 
and Martin Ryan are prosperous farmers of Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 5, 1916


MALLICK RYAN

Malace Ryan(sic), died yesterday morning, from the effects of a deep cut with a 
chisel, above his left knee, which he inflicted himself, trying to drive a handle 
into the chisel about twelve days ago. The poor young man- only twenty two years 
of age-had to suffer terribly before death relieved him.
Manitowoc Tribune, January 18, 1872, Page 4 Column 1
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From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1872)
Malach Ryan died yesterday morning from the affects of a deep cut with a chisel, 
above his left knee, which he inflicted himself, trying to drive a handle into 
the chisel about twelve days ago. The poor young man, only twenty-two years of 
age, had to suffer terribly before death relieved him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 19, 1922


MARTIN RYAN    (d. 1883)

Martin Ryan of Meeme, died on Monday of last week after a brief illness. He 
was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and at the time of his death was 75 years. 
He was one of the pioneers of the county, endured its hardships and shared 
its later prosperity.
Martin Ryan's life was a quiet one and uneventful as that of most farmers in 
moderate circumstances who busy themselves only with local matters. But in 
all the qualities that go to make up the dignity of manhood, he was the peer 
of the noblest. He was a man in humble circumstances and his actions were 
guided solely by the promptings of his heart. But he never consciously did 
a mean act nor was there a blot upon his conscience which could add one terror 
to death.
He was not devoid of positive convictions and he had a temper which could flame 
forth at an exhibition of meanness. But he lived without making a single enemy, 
reverenced for his high character and generally respected for his manly worth. 
Industrious and frugal, he did not know selfishness; quick to denounce injustice, 
he never harbored resentment; and exceedingly proper in his own life he had a 
broad charity for the weakness of others. His gray hair was a crown of glory, 
whitened with age and marking the end of a blameless life. He never knew hate; 
he never knew envy; he never harbored a feeling that was vicious, petty, or 
uncharitable. "Old Martin Ryan," as he was called, has a monument reared to hew, 
one built of affection and having for its base the hearts of all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 13, 1883


MARTIN RYAN    (d. 1923)

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO MARTIN RYAN
Ill only a few hours, death came suddenly Saturday night to Martin Ryan, a 
pioneer of the city, while he was visiting at the home of his nephew, James 
Shallue at Osman. Mr. Ryan went to the Shallue home last week and had worked 
about the farm as usual. He made a motor trip with the family Friday evening 
and was about as usual Saturday but was taken ill late in the afternoon. 
Death followed at midnight. The funeral will be held Tuesday mroning with 
service at St. Isadore's Catholic church at 9:30 and burial will be in the 
cemetery close by.
Martin Ryan was born in County Clare, Ireland, November 11, 1845 and came to 
Manitowoc in youth. He never married and is the last member of the family the 
only survivors four nephews and three nieces, Edward, Harry and Ray Malloy and 
Mrs. Smith of Nebraska, James Shallue of Osman, Mrs. Carberry of Maribel and 
Mrs. John Peppard of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 10, 1923 P. 11
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Notes from Osman:
Martin Ryan of Manitowoc died Saturday night at the home of his nephew, James 
Shallue. He came out here last Thursday to spend a week or two and was apparently 
as well as usual until Saturday noon when he said he was not feeling well. In the 
evening a doctor was called and gave him medical treatment. Nothing serious was 
anticipated. But about 10 o'clock he took a change for the worse and passed away 
at midnight.
Mr. Ryan was born in Ireland and was 79 years of age. He came to Meeme with his 
parents when a boy and here he grew to manhood. He never married and over thirty 
years ago he sold the old home farm and removed to Manitowoc where he since lived 
a retired life. He was the last surviving member of the family. At all times he 
walked in the well beaten path of righteousness. To man, woman or child, he always 
extended a cordial greeting. He was an honest man and it was perfectly natural for 
him to do right. He commanded the respect of all who knew him as the attendance at 
his funeral fully verified.
The surviving kindred are four nephews and three nieces. They are James Shallue of 
Meeme, Mrs. P.J. Carberry of Maribel and Mrs. John Peppard of Manitowoc and Edward, 
Harry and Ray Malloy and Mrs. Smith of Nebraska. The funeral was held Tuesday morning 
from St. Isadore's Church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Requiescat in 
pace.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 13, 1923


MARY SAVAGE

Mrs. James Savage of Cato died at her home in Cato on Tuesday of this
week.  She will be buried at Meeme today.  She was aged 21 and a
daughter of Thomas Thornton.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 23, 1883


CALVIN SCHMEISSER

Boy, 14, Drowns in Pigeon Lake: Revival Efforts Fail
Calvin Schmeisser, 14, Liberty, drowned shortly after noon today in Pigeon 
lake, when he sank from sight after becoming exhausted while swimming from 
the platform in front of the Joseph Mallman resort to a diving raft, 50 feet 
from shore.
(snip - efforts to revive the boy) 
When Dr. Simonson informed the parents, who were seated on the shore with their 
two other sons, that their boy could not be revived, the father collapsed. 
Gordon Schmeisser, the older brother, said it was the first time that Calvin had 
tried to swim from the shore to the diving raft.
Survivors are the parents and the two brothers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1937  P. 1
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Drowning Victim To Be Buried Monday 
No inquest will be held in the death of Calvin Schmeisser, 14, Liberty boy drowned 
yesterday afternoon in Pigeon lake while swimming with his brother, Gordon. Coroner 
Gerald Rau decided it was an accidental drowning.
Funeral services for Calvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schmeiser, will be held 
Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Liberty home and at 9 o’clock from the Catholic church, 
Osman, in charge of the Rev. A. L. Wagner. Burial will be in the Osman cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1937   P. 5


CAROLINE SCHMEISSER

Caroline B. Schmeisser, 80, of School Hill, died Wednesday morning, June 30, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. 
Nazianz, and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. 
Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in St. Isadore Cemetery, 
Osman.
Mrs. Schmeisser was born Sept. 18, 1901, in Minnesota, daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Andrew Lackerman. She attended school at Davenport, Iowa. She was 
married to Herbert Schmeisser, May 4, 1920, at School Hill.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert; and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Tucksen of 
Florida, and Mrs. Edith McSweeny of Chicago. She was preceded in death by three 
sons, Gordon, Calvin and Jerry, and a brother, Albert.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, from 6 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Friday where a parish prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1982 P. 3
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(18 Sep 1901/Jun 1982/SSDI)
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Notes form School Hill:
Herbert Schmeisser and Miss Caroline Lackerman were united in 
marriage on Tuesday, May 4, at the Holy Trinity Church at 9:30 am. 
After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. H. P. Silbernagel for the bridal party and their intimate 
friends. Miss Lackerman was employed at the Silbernagel store for 
the past year and had won many friends, who join in wishing her 
well. At 3 o'clock the young couple and their attendants departed 
in their Overland sedan on a trip to Milwaukee. Congratulations!
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 3, 1920


GORDON SCHMEISSER

Lieut. Gordon Schmiesser(sic) of Valders was awarded the air medal for 
"Meritorious Achievement" while participating in missions totaling more 
than 100 hours. Lieut. Schmiesser has been in flights over Burma, Thailand 
and the Andaman Islands.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Jan. 8, 1944 page 3
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(killed in WWII)
*******
Valders Class Gives Plaque in Memorial
At their 30th class anniversary reunion, the VHS Class of 1938 presented the 
school with a memorial plaque honoring the late class president, Gordon 
Schmeisser. Mr. Schmeisser was killed during World War II and is the only 
deceased member of the class.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1968 page 25


HERBERT SCHMEISSER    (d. 1948)

Herbert “Gerry” Schmeisser, Jr., 21, of Osman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 
Schmeisser, Sr., passed away this morning at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc 
of injuries received in an automobile accident last Feb. 9. 
Born in Sheboygan on May 16, 1927, he attended parochial school in Osman 
and the Valders High school. He served in World War II as a private and was 
discharged in July, 1946, after which he went into partnership with his parents 
in the grocery business at Osman.
The only survivors are the parents; two brothers, Calvin and Lt. Gordon 
Schmeisser, preceded him in death. The latter was killed in action in World 
War II.
Mr. Schmeisser was a member of St. Isadore’s Catholic church of Osman, the Holy 
Name society and the V.F.W. post of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home 
at St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isadore’s church with Father Robert Klein 
officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Friday afternoon. The rosary will 
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.
Sheboygan Press, April 15, 1948 P. 16 


HERBERT SCHMEISSER    (d. 1989)

Herbert Schmeisser, 91, of School Hill, died Tuesday morning, March 7, 1989, at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 7:30 pm Thursday 
at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will 
officiate with burial at St. Isadore Cemetery, Osman.
Mr. Schmeisser was born February 23, 1898, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Otto and Tilia Walters Schmeisser. Mr. Schmeisser attended 
Town of Schleswig Schools and was employed by Manitowoc County Highway Department 
for many years, retiring in 1964. He married the former Caroline Lackerman in 1920 
at School Hill.
Survivors include two sisters, Mildred Kroening of Sheboygan and Elmyra Tolzman of 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in 
death by his wife in 1962; three sons, Gordon, Calvin and Herbert Jr., three 
brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, 6 pm Thursday evening 
and until the time of service at 7:30 pm. Christianson-Deja Funeral home, Valders 
assisted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Mar. 7, 1989 page B6
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(23 Feb 1898/07 Mar 1989/SSDI)
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Notes form School Hill:
Herbert Schmeisser and Miss Caroline Lackerman were united in 
marriage on Tuesday, May 4, at the Holy Trinity Church at 9:30 am. 
After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. H. P. Silbernagel for the bridal party and their intimate 
friends. Miss Lackerman was employed at the Silbernagel store for 
the past year and had won many friends, who join in wishing her 
well. At 3 o'clock the young couple and their attendants departed 
in their Overland sedan on a trip to Milwaukee. Congratulations!
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 3, 1920


FRANK SCHMELTER

DIES AT FARM HOME TUESDAY
Services for Frank Schmelter To Be Held Saturday
Frank J. Schmelter, 39, Manitowoc route 1, died yesterday at his farm
home after an illness of three months. Funeral services will be held
Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the home and at 9:30 from the
St. Isidore's church, Osman. Burial will be made in the adjoining
cemetery.
Mr. Schmelter was born February 20, 1897 in Chicago. He came to
Wisconsin with his parents when he was only a few weeks old. For the
past three years he has lived on the farm on which he died. Mr.
Schmelter was married October 30, 1922 to Rose Walter, who survives
him.
Survivors besides the widow include a son, (private) and a daughter,
(private), both at home; his mother, Mrs. Charles Schmelter, Sheboygan;
three brothers, Leo, Anton and Peter, all of Sheboygan; and three
sisters, Mrs. Robert Whitehead of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Al Hanson
and Mrs. Marko Zarger, both of Sheboygan.
The body will be taken to the (rest of line illegible) Pfeffer funeral
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 18, 1936  p.2
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Frank Schmelter, resident of the Town of Liberty. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 14th day of October, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.S. Simenson.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)


MILLIE SCHMITZ

Funeral services will be held Monday for Mrs. Millie G. Schmitz, 63, of 716 
Columbus Ave., a former Newton correspondent for the Sheboygan Press and the 
Manitowoc Herald Times, who died Thursday evening at Columbia Hospital in 
Milwaukee. The funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 am at St. Isadore Catholic 
Church in Osman, following family rites at the Gerend-Habermann Funeral Home 
at 8:45.  The Rev. Ronald Reimer, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be 
in the parish cemetery.
The former Millie Jooss, she was born Dec. 19,, 1914 in Brillion, a daughter of 
the late Jacob and Helen Neumann Jooss. She was a 1932 graduate of Brillion High 
School. On Jan. 12, 1937 she married Norbert J. Schmitz at Hilbert. The couple 
operated a cheese factory near Plymouth until 1942 when they moved to Osman and 
managed the Co-op Dairy there until his death in 1969. Mrs. Schmitz was organist 
at St. Isadore Catholic Church in Osman for 22 years and served as the Newton 
area correspondent for the Press and the Herald Times for 23 years. After her 
husband's death she moved to Sheboygan and was employed as a secretary at General 
Machinery Corp. until 1976.
Mrs. Schmitz was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish and its Women's Society, 
the Catholic Women's Charity Club and the Christian Mothers Society at St. Isadore 
Church in Osman. She had been active in 4-H Club work.
Surviving are a son, James, Oconomowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Janet) Endries 
of Brookfield and Mrs. William (Judth) Lawrence of Albuequerque, N.M., four 
grandchildren; one brother, Harold Jooss of Oshkosh and one sister, Mrs. Sam Wenzel 
of Potter. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 4 pm Sunday. A parish vigil will be held there at 
8 pm Sunday. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Schmitz's name.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Aug. 26, 1978
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(19 Dec 1914/Aug 1978/SSDI)


NORBERT SCHMITZ

Norbert J. Schmitz, 57, well known Town of Meeme cheese factory operator, was 
fatally stricken Sunday afternoon while driving his car near Hayton in Calumet 
county. 
He was taken to Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, but apparently had died 
moments after the heart attack. He was under a doctor’s care, but his heart 
ailment had not been considered serious.
His wife, Millie, who has been Newton correspondent for The Press for many years, 
said two couples joined them for an auto ride after Sunday’s cheesemaking was 
completed.
They had come to a dead end road and Mr. Schmitz was turning his car around 
when stricken.
A veteran in the cheese industry, Mr. Schmitz learned the trade at Hilbert at 
the age of 16. He later worked at factories in Sherwood, in the Kiel area and 
at Plymouth.
Following his marriage to Millie Jooss at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hilbert, 
on June 12, 1937, he worked at Plymouth until moving to Osman where he became 
operator and manager of the Osman Co-op.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Osman, the Holy Name Society, the 
Catholic Order of Foresters, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin 
Cheeesemakers Association and the Pigeon Lake Sportsmen’s Club.
A native of Hilbert, he was born June 13, 1911, the son of the late William and 
Mary Schmitz.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, (private); a son, (private); three grand-
children; five sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Heller, Mrs. Raymond Gottschalk and Mrs. 
Lester Hopfensperger, all of Appleton; Mrs. Ermie Thielmann, rural Chilton, and 
Mrs. Marie Wilcox, Sheboygan, and three brothers, Roman, Oshkosh, and Clarence 
both of Chilton.
A brother, George, died in 1968.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, and at 11 a.m. at St. Isidore’s Church with the Rev. Francis Rose, pastor, 
the celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The vigil will be at 
8 o’clock Tuesday evening.
Sheboygan Press, January 20, 1969  P. 8 
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(13 Jun 1911/Jan 1969/SSDI)


ALBERT SCHNEIDER  (d. 1928)

FORMER OSMAN POSTMASTER PASSES AWAY
Albert Schneider, a Pioneer of Timothy, Dies After Long Illness
Albert F. Schneider, for many years a prominent figure in Manitowoc 
county, of which he was a pioneer settler, died at his home in Timothy 
early today, aged 77 years. Funeral services will be held Monday at 
9 o’clock from the home and at 9:30 from St. Isidore church at Osman, 
the Rev. Pritzel officiating at requiem high mass. 
Mr. Schneider had been in failing health for a long time, having retired 
from active affairs three years ago since which time he had been more or 
less confined to his home. 
Postmaster for Years. 
Born in Germany September 26, 1849, Mr. Schneider came to America with 
his parents as a boy of five years and the family settled in Manitowoc 
county where he has since resided. He became prominent in affairs of the 
community in early life and served as a member of the county board and 
later for a number of years as postmaster before the rural delivery 
service was instituted. Mr. Schneider was married on January 16, 1872, 
to Sena Heer who with seven children survive him, they being Mrs. E.B. 
Dewane, Cooperstown; Mrs. D. Krumdick of Denmark; Mrs. J.P. Knox and Mrs. 
T.E. Knox of Osman and J.P. Schneider and H.W. Schneider of Sheboygan and 
William A. Schneider of Chicago. Twenty five grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren also survive. For forty-two years Mr. Schneider had been a 
member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and had been active. He was 
recognized as a leader in his community and his death is a shock to a 
large circle who knew him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 10, 1928, Page 1
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Notes from Osman:
Albert Schneider, a well known and life long resident of the county, passed away 
at his home here last Friday morning at the age of 78 years. The deceased was born 
in Germany, September 26, 1849 and came to this country at the age of six years 
with his parents and brothers and sisters. The family settled in this section of 
the county where Mr. Schneider resided ever since. On the 16th of June, 1872, he 
was married to Helen Herr, who with seven children survive him. For many years he 
was proprietor of the Osman Hotel and was postmaster at Osman for twenty-five years. 
He was a member of Catholic Knights for forty-two years and for thirty years was 
Treasurer of the local branch.
Mr. Schneider had spent almost his entire life in Manitowoc County and had seen its 
growth and development. He never sought to figure prominently in any public relation 
but had won for himself many friends among those whom he will be long remembered. 
Albert Schneider was a man of generous impulses, fine moral character and sturdy 
constitution. He was widely known in this part of the county and was held in esteem 
by all who knew him. It would be a grateful task to trace his influence in his various 
character as husband and father, neighbor and friend to speak of the sons and 
daughters he has reared to perpetrate his home. But it comes not within the scope of 
this brief article to do so. Suffice it to say that he lived a good life and died 
peacefully. The stern reaper found him "fully ripe for harvest."
Besides the widow, the children surviving are Joseph of Sheboygan Falls, Henry of 
Sheboygan, William of Chicago, Mrs. John and Mrs. Thomas Knox of Osman, Mrs. F.B. 
DeWane of Cooperstown and Mrs. D. Krumdick of Denmark. There are 25 grandchildren.
The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Isadore's Church, Rev. Pritzl officiated, 
assisted by Rev. Schmit of St. Wendel and Rev. Jaeckels of Manitowoc. Four branches of 
Catholic Knights, Osman, St. Fideles, School Hill and St. Nazianz, were in line. The 
funeral was largely attended.
Among those from outside who attended the funeral were Jos. Herr of Milwaukee, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hoyt of Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Groh of Valders, Con and Miss Julia DeWane 
of Cooperstown, Mrs. Herschmann of Denmark, Mrfs. R. Frome, August Frome and Lucy Frome 
and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Kuester of Howards Grove, Mrs. Margaret Schneider of School 
Hill, Miss Freida Mahnke of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rusch, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mahnke, 
Mr. and Mrs. John Mahnke, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mahne of Reedsville, Herman Bolt of 
Sheboygan Falls, A.J. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Karnofsky and Mrs. E.S. Crowe of 
Manitowoc.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for kindness 
and sympathy extended in our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and 
father. We wish especially to tank the Rev. Alfred Pritzl, Rev. E.J. Schmit, Rev. 
Jaeckel and choir, donors of the cars, flowers and masses and those who kept vigil with 
us or assisted in other ways. 
Mrs. Alfred Schneider & Family
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 16, 1928


ALBERT W. SCHNEIDER    (d. 1951)

Albert W. Schneider, 73, retired town of Meeme farmer, who has resided in Kiel 
in recent years, died Sunday at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Isidore Catholic 
church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
He was born in Meeme in 1877 and in 1921 married Miss Stella Weidemann of 
Oshkosh. They located on the homestead farm. Six years ago they moved to Kiel, 
a son, (private), taking over the farm.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, (private); sister, Mrs. August Langenhahn 
of School Hill; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, Wednesday afternoon and 
evening, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1951  P. 2


ALVIN SCHNEIDER

Alvin Schneider 49, of Osman, died at 11 p.m. Friday at St. Nicholas hospital 
following a short illness. 
The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider, the deceased was born 
July 26, 1898, in the town of Meeme. He attended St. Fidelius church and 
parochial school.
On Feb. 10, 1920, he was married to Miss Anna Pitz of Oshkosh, and the couple 
operated a farm in Meeme township since that time. Mr. Schneider was a member 
of St. Isadore’s Catholic church, Osman, and was affiliated with the Holy Name 
society of the parish.
Survivors include his wife; five sons, (private); three daughters, (private); 
one sister, Mrs. Carl Meyer, Kiel, and three brothers, Anthony and John, Town 
Meeme, and Joseph of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Nennig Funeral home, 
St. Wendel, and at 9 a.m. at St. Isadore’s church. The Rev. Robert Klein, 
pastor, will officiate and burial will be made in the parish cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until the 
time of the services.  Members of the Holy Name society will recite the rosary 
at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Sheboygan Press, September 12, 1947 P. 6
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Notes from Osman:
On Feb. 10, Alvin Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider 
of the Town of Meeme and Anna Pitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael 
Pitz of Winnebago County, were united in marriage. The ceremony took 
place at St. Marlens Church in the city of Oshkosh, the Rev. Father 
Selbach officiated. Following the ceremony, a reception followed by 
a wedding dinner was given at the hone of the bride's parents. A large 
number of relatives and friends were present. After a short wedding 
trip, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schneider will return to Meeme where the 
groom owns a farm. They have the best wishes of a host of friends 
for a long and happy married life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 26, 1920


ANNA SCHNEIDER

Mrs. Alvin Schneider, 53, the former Anna Pitz, died suddenly at her home 
on route 1, Newton, late Tuesday evening.
Born on June 21, 1898, in Oshkosh, she married Alvin Schneider on Feb. 10, 
1920, and the couple made their home on the present homestead. He husband 
preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1947.
Surviving are eight children: two daughters, (private); five sons, (private).
Also surviving are four brothers, John of Sheboygan Falls, Roman of Milwaukee, 
and Herbert and Carl of Oshkosh; and four sisters, Mrs. John W. Schneider of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Joseph Salm of New Holstein, Mrs. Jack Kurtz of Milwaukee, 
and Sister Mariette of Japan. There are seven grandchildren.
Two sisters and her parents also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Schneider had been a member of the St. Isadore congregation and of the 
Rosary society in Newton.
The remains were taken to the Stoltenbeg Funeral Home in Cleveland. Full 
particulars will appear in Thursday’s Sheboygan Press.
Sheboygan Press, July 18, 1951  P. 12
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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Schneider, 53, of route 1, Newton, 
whose body was found hanging in the garage Wednesday, will be held 
at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Stoltenberg funeral home, Cleveland, 
and at 10 o'clock at St. Isidore church, Osman. The Rev. John P. 
Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where the 
rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Survivors include a daughter, 
(private).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 19, 1951 P.2
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Notes from Osman:
On Feb. 10, Alvin Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider 
of the Town of Meeme and Anna Pitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael 
Pitz of Winnebago County, were united in marriage. The ceremony took 
place at St. Marlens Church in the city of Oshkosh, the Rev. Father 
Selbach officiated. Following the ceremony, a reception followed by 
a wedding dinner was given at the hone of the bride's parents. A large 
number of relatives and friends were present. After a short wedding 
trip, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schneider will return to Meeme where the 
groom owns a farm. They have the best wishes of a host of friends 
for a long and happy married life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 26, 1920


BERNARD SCHNEIDER

Bernard J. Schneider, 64, a town of Centerville farmer, passed away 
unexpectedly at his home early Sunday morning.
Born March 11, 1910 in town of Meeme a son of the late Anthony and 
Mary Schnell Schneider, he attended St. Fidelis Catholic School at 
Spring Valley.
On June 9, 1931, he married Lucinda Kuhn at St. Fidelis church. The 
couple farm in Town Centerville.
He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic church, Osman, and its Holy 
Name Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Funeral mass was read Tuesday at St. Isidor Catholic church, Osman, 
Reverend Francis Rose, pastor, was celebrant. Burial was in the parish 
cemetery. - 1974
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(11 Mar 1910/Dec 1974/SSDI)


CAROL M. SCHNEIDER

(Photos of the young people and crash are included in original article.)
(edited)
3 Kiel High School Students Killed in 2-Car Crash. Two Others Injured At Intersection.  
Three Kiel High School students were killed late Friday in a two-car 
crash two miles north of Kiel at the intersection of Highway 32 on 
County Trunk X.  
Injured in the triple-fatality accident were another local high school 
student and the driver of the other car who was alone in his vehicle.  
Killed were John P. Carr, 17, ... Kiel, driver of one of the cars.  
Vickey Kay Freis, 15 daughter of ... .  
Carol Marie Schneider, 15, ... 
All the victims were occupants of the auto driven by the Carr youth.
(snip)
The Freis girl, a sophomore at Kiel High School, was elected the Kiel 
Chamber of Commerce's Harvest Festival queen last month. Friends of the 
family said that Vickey had been under treatment for a heart ailment most 
of her life and was scheduled to undergo further heart surgery.  But 
despite her chronic heart ailment, she had become active in school and 
church activities.  The Carr youth was a senior at Kiel High School.  His 
father is sales manager for the cheese division of Lake to Lake Cooperative 
and his grandfather is State Sen. Peter P. Carr of the 15th Senatorial 
District, Janesville.  Miss Schneider, a sophomore at the high school in 
Kiel, was active in school athletics and in Catholic Youth Organization 
activities at Osman.  She was one of twin sisters.
(snip)
Funeral services for Miss Schneider will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc, followed by rites at 10 a.m. at St. 
Isidore Catholic Church, Osman.  The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery at Osman.  Friends may call at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will 
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday by the CYO, Christian 
Mothers Altar Society and Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church.  Miss 
Schneider was born May 6, 1950, in Manitowoc, the daughter of Roman J. and 
Bernice Newman Schneider.  At Kiel High School, she was a member of the 
Girls Athletic Association.  She was affiliated with the CYO at St. Isidore 
Catholic Church at Osman.  Survivors include her parents; two brothers, 
three sisters, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Newman of Manitowoc 
and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herrmann, also of 
Manitowoc.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. Oct. 2, 1965, p. 1, c. 8


DONALD F. SCHNEIDER

Donald F. Schneider, 48, of 825 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at his 
residence. 
Private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and 11:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. 
Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schneider was born Dec. 4, 1926, at Osman, son of the late Albert and Stella 
Weidemann Schneider. He was an army career serviceman, serving in the U.S. Army 
Air Force for 23 years. He was a member of VFW Post No. 659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, (private) and two brothers, (private).
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral HomeWednesday morning until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, April 22, 1975  P. 18 


ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER    (d. 1928)

Card of Thanks
We acknowledge with sincere thanks the kindness and sympathy extended to us by 
Father Pritzel, pallbearers, donors of flowers, friends and relatives and all 
those who in any way assisted us in our recent bereavement, the death of our 
daughter and sister, Elizabeth Schneider.
Mrs. Margaret Schneider and children
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., July 6, 1928 page 3


ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER (Margaret)    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Schneider Dies Monday
Funeral Services Conducted at School Hill This Thursday
Mrs. Margaret Schneider passed away at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. August Langenhahn at School Hill at 12:45 p. m. Monday,
August 29th. Mrs. Schneider was born in the town of Meeme, near
Osman, on April 24, 1852, and in 1871 was married to Julius
Schneider. The couple moved on a farm near Osman, where Mr.
Schneider died in 1923. Eleven years ago Mrs. Schneider went to
School Hill to make her home with her daughter there. She is
survived by three of her children, Mrs. August Langenhahn and
Fred Schneider of Sheboygan and Albert Schcneider of the town of
Meeme. One brother, Anton of Antigo also survives. Three daughters 
and 2 sons preceded her in death, while 13 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren are among the bereaved relatives.
Mrs. Schneider was buried this Thursday morning at 9 a. m., the
services being held at the home of her daughter, and at 9:30 a. m.
services were held at St. Isadore’s Catholic church at Osman. The
Rev. Father Wagner officiated and interment was made in the Osman 
cemetery. - 1938
(Note: The birth dates are the same for Barbara and Margaret. Apparently
one first name or the other is really the middle name. This happens quite 
often)


HELEN SCHNEIDER

Mrs. Helen Schneider, 92, lifelong resident of the county, died 
Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Knox of 
Osman.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Nennig funeral 
home, St. Wendel, and at 9:30 at St. Isadores church, Osman, with 
burial in the church cemetery.
Born Helen Herr in Meeme in 1854, she was married to Albert Schneider 
in 1872 and they located on a farm in Meeme. Mr. Schneider died in 
1928.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ida Krumdick and Mrs. Edward Dewane 
of Denmark, Mrs. Thomas Knox and Mrs. John Knox of Osman; two sons, 
William of Chicago, Joseph of Sheboygan Falls; 26 grandchildren and 
31 great grand-children.
The body is at the Dewane funeral home, Stangelville, and will be moved 
to the Nennig funeral home Thursday, where the rosary will be recited 
at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 29, 1946 P.2


JEROME SCHNEIDER

Jerome Schneider, 59, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Very 
Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Schneider was born Aug. 12, 1908, in the Town of Meeme, son of Anton 
Schneider and the late Mary Schnell Schneider. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc 
County, he married Leona Schad Sept. 23, 1930, at St. Nazianz. They farmed in 
the Town of Meeme until 12 years ago and also owned and operated the Osman 
General Store. He was a member of the church Holy Name Society and Grocers 
Association of Manitowoc County.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Jo Ann) Voss of Rt. 1, 
Newton, and Mrs. Paul (Carol) Fischer, of Manitowoc; three sons, Ralph of 
Sheboygan, Eugene of Whitelaw and Paul at home; his father, Anton Schneider 
of St. Nazianz; two brothers, Bernard and Henry of Rt. 1, Newton; four sisters, 
Mrs. Mark Wagner of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herbert Stahl of Rt. 1, Newton, Mrs. Louis 
Florian of Cleveland and Mrs. Steven Riesterer of St. Nazianz; and eight 
grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society, the parish and 
friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1968  P. M9
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(12 Aug 1908/Jan 1968/SSDI)


JULIUS PETER SCHNEIDER

Julius Schneider, Jr., in Meeme, died of an epileptic fit and was buried Monday
in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased apparently suffered a seizure during the 
night and pressed his face in the pillow, so he was found dead in his bed in the 
morning. The 20-year old leaves his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908 
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Notes From Osman
Mr. Julius Schneider, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schneider, died last 
Saturday morning at the home of his parents. He had been ailing for a number 
of years. Interment took place at St. Isadore's church,  Rev. J. M. Phelan 
officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1908
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(Julius Peter Snieder(sic)/d. 27 Jan. 1908/age 20 yr/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.214)


LEONA SCHNEIDER

Leona A. Schneider, 79, of 1722 Wisconsin Avenue, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
February 16, 1990, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to follow at St. Isadore Church 
Cemetery, Osman.
Mrs. Schneider was born March 15, 1910, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late John and Theresa Tuschel Schad. She married Jerome 
Schneider on September 23, 1930, at St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. He preceded her in 
death January 8, 1968. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme until 1955, then 
owned and operated the Osman General Store until 1969. Mrs. Schneider was then 
employed at Brey's Food Market of Manitowoc until her retirement. She was a 
member of Christian Mothers Rosary and Altar Society of st. Isadore Catholic 
Church, Osman and the Manitowoc Senior Center.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Marlin Voss of Osman 
and Carol and Tom Greenwood of Grandvieu, Missouri; three sons and two daughters-
in-law, Ralph and Maxine Schneider of Sheboygan, Eugene and Connie Schneider of 
Whitelaw and Paul Schneider of Manitowoc; two sisters, Margaret Grady of Valders 
and Ann Ross of Oshkosh; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Schmelzle of Necedah; 8 
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and 
friends survive. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday. Prayer 
Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


LUCINDA M. SCHNEIDER

Lucinda M. Schneider, age 91, of W4416 Sumac Road, Plymouth, died on Monday, 
Dec. 10, 2001, at Valley View Hospital in Plymouth. She was born June 5, 1910, 
in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late John and Ida (Kattreh) Kuhn. She 
married Bernard J. Schneider on June 9, 1931 at St. Fidelis in Spring Valley. 
Lucinda and her husband worked on the family farm in the Town of Centerville. 
Lucinda was a member of St. Izidore’s Parish in Osmond where she was also a 
member of the Christian Mothers. She loved gardening and being around family 
and friends.
Lucinda is survived by two children, Bob (Rachel) Schneider of Newton and Sue 
(Ernest) Zolp of Plymouth; 14 grandchildren, Chris (Steve) Carter, Tony Schneider 
(special friend Rita Schaefer), Tammy Schneider (special friend Ryan Gaedtke), 
Matthew Schneider (special friend Michelle Brath) Amanda Schneider (special 
friend Steve Hang) Nicholas, Adam, Jessica, Greg, Libby, Abby Schneider, Bernard, 
Vicki and Jacki Zolp; four great grandchildren, Kasey and Sierra Carter, Austin 
Schneider and Donovan Schneider; two sisters, Verna (Howard) Lindow of Kohler, 
Rhoda Eckardt of Cleveland, Wis.; and one sister-in-law Alice Schmitz of Elkhart 
Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband; one grandchild, Joseph Schneider; two 
sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 14, 2001, at Holy Trinity Parish 
at School Hill, with the Rev. Wayne Bittner officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Isidore Cemetery in Osmond. Friends may call at the church from 4 p.m. to 
6:30 p.m. on Friday. A memorial will be established in her name.
The Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 2001  P. A6
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(05 Jun 1910/10 Dec 2001/SSDI)


MARY SCHNEIDER

DEATH CLAIMS MEEME WOMAN AT HOSPITAL HERE
Mrs. Albert Schneider a Victim of Heart Tronble (sic) Of Long Standing
Mrs. Albert Schneider, a well known resident of Meeme, died at the 
hospital in this city yesterday, aged 36 years. Mrs. Schneider's death 
was due to heart trouble from which she had long suffered and which a 
month ago necessitated her removal to the hospital where she has been 
a patient ever since.
Mrs. Schneider was born in Chicago and came to Meeme years ago. She is 
survived by her husband. The funeral will be held at Osman Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 13, 1916 P.6
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(Maria (Mollie) Schneider (nee Breen) Mrs. Albert Schneider/
d. 12 June 1916/age 32 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.220)


MATHILDA SCHNEIDER

Miss Mathilda Schneider who had been ill for the last two months, died Monday 
night at 10 o'clock. She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. August 
Langenhan, and Miss Elizabeth, and three brothers, Anton, Albert and Fred, all 
living in Meeme. Funeral services were held at St. Isadore's church this morning 
at 10 o'clock. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 17, 1924 P. 5


ANNA SCHNELL

Mrs. Ignatius Schnell, a 54-yr. old resident of Meeme, died Fri. 
following a confinement of one week with pneumonia. The deceased 
had come to Meeme as a child.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Oct. 1904
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Mrs. Ignatius Schnell, a well known resident of the town of Liberty, 
died last Thursday afternoon, after an illness of a week’s duration. 
The cause of her demise was pneumonia. The deceased was 55 years old. 
She is survived by a husband and three children, Mrs. Wm. Morris, Mrs. 
Drumm, and William Schnell.
The funeral took place on Saturday from St. Isadore’s church in Meeme, 
and was largely attended. Rev. Mullan officiated.
The deceased was a kind wife, a loving mother, and was held in high 
esteem by all who knew her. A large circle of friends sincerely 
sympathize with the bereaved relatives who mourn the untimely departure 
of their wife and mother.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1904 p.8
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Mrs. Hammerle and family of Sheboygan attended the funeral of Mrs. Schnell 
Saturday.
J. S. Brady and F. J. Taugher, both of Manitowoc, attended Mrs. Schnell’s 
funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1904
********
(1900 Liberty twp. census:
Egnatz Schnell 61; wife Anna 51; son William 27)
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Anna Sperll Schnell 
birth: 18 April 1879 Austria (date off-misread?)
death: 13 October 1904 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: 
Osman, Wis. 
residence: 1904 Liberty 
father: Frank Sperll 
mother: Katina 
spouse: Ignatino Schnell 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(Anna Schnell/d. 15 Oct. 1904/age 62 yrs/pneumonia/from records 
 of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.211)


BARBARA SCHNELL

Barbara Schnell née Igl (b. August 5, 1884—d. June 12, 1976) 
Obituaries—Schnell—
Mrs. Barbara Schnell, 91 a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday morning, at Holy 
Family Hospital extended care, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m., Monday, at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10 a.m., at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis 
Rose will officiate and burial will be (illegible—b.m.l.)
Mrs. Schnell, nee Barbara Igl, was born Aug. 5, 1884 in Germany, daughter of the 
late Frank and Teresa Fischer Igl. She was married to William Schnell, Aug. 17, 1905, 
at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan. She was a member of the Christian Mothers 
Altar Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman.	
Survivors include two sons, Raymond of Manitowoc, Edward, of Milwaukee; two 
daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kuchera, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alvis (Alice) Salm, of Rt. 1, 
Newton; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her 
in death on March 7, 1933. Two sons, Francis and Eugene, five brothers and seven 
sisters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m., on Sunday. A prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m., Sunday, by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, 
relatives and friends.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Vol. 4—no. 139, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., Saturday, 
June 12, 1976—page—3
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
(b. 5 Aug. 1884/d. June 1976/SSDI)


ENOS SCHNELL   aka Ignatius Schnell

Gestorben—Im Hospitale zur Hl. Familie dahier, woselbst seit längerer Zeit 
verpflegt worden war, starb am Dienstag letzter Woche Enos Schnell, einer der 
Pionier Ansiedler des Town Liberty.  Der Verstorbene, der im Jahre 1838 in 
Pennsylvanien geboren wurde, kam als Knabe von 15 Jahren nach Manitowoc County 
und ist seit der Zeit hier wohnhast gewesen. Er hinterläßt drei Kinder. Die 
Beerdigung fand am Freitag in Osman statt.—Die Wahrheit, No. 953 Manitwowoc, 
Dienstag, den 8. September 1914 18. Jahrgang

“Deaths—At the local Holy Family Hospital, where he has been boarded for quite 
some time, last week Tuesday, Enos Schnell, a pioneer of the settlement of the 
Town of Liberty passed away. The deceased, who was born in 1838 in Pennsylvania 
came to Manitowoc County as a 15-year-old youth and has since been a resident 
of here. He left behind three children. The burial took place on Friday in Osman.”
—interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann

Gestorben—Nach längerem Kränkeln starb am Dienstag Abend im hiesigen Hospitale 
Enos Schnell von Liberty, einer der alten Ansiedler des Towns Liberty, in welchem 
er seit 61 Jahren whohnhast gewesen. Herr Schnell wurde im Jahre 1838 in 
Pennsylvanien geboren und kam als Knabe von 15 Jahren nach Manitowoc County. Er 
hinterläßt drei Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand heute Morgen von der St. Isiidor’s
-Kirche in Osman aus statt.
—Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 34, Freitag den 4ten September, 1914 No. 30

 “Deaths—After a long period of sickness, Enos Schnell of Liberty, one of the 
old settlers of the town of Liberty, where he has been a resident for 61 years, 
passed away. Mr. Schnell was born in 1838 in Pennsylvania and came as a 
15-year-old youth to Manitowoc County. He left behind 3 children. The burial 
took place this morning at St. Isidore’s Church in Osman.”
—interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
*********
Notes From Osman.
On September 1st at 7:55 P.M.  Ignatius Schnell, one of Manitowoc 
County’s old citizen’s passed away from this life at the Holy Family 
Hospital at Manitowoc after a long illness of cancer. Deceased was 
born in Pennsylvania October 22nd 1838. When he was yet a boy his parents 
moved with him to a farm near Milwaukee. They moved to Manitowoc County 
in 1838 where his father purchased a farm in the town of Liberty. In 1867 
he was united in marriage to Anna Sperl. He then purchased a farm near his 
fathers home on which he lived until his wife’s death ten years ago. He 
then made his home with his son Wm. He is survived by three children, Wm. 
of Liberty, Mrs. Wm. Morris, of Newton, and Mrs. Cas. Drumm of Manitowoc. 
Another daughter, Mrs. Patrick Lynch died thirteen years ago. Besides 
these he is survived by nineteen grandchildren. He leaves three sisters 
and one brother, Mrs. Margaret Stephenson, of Liberty, Mrs. Frank Hamerla 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Eliza. Schaefer of Chicago, and Wm. of Aberdeen, South 
Dakota.
The funeral was held Friday morning and was largely attended. Interment 
was at St. Isadore’s cemetery at Osman. The pall bearers were John E. 
Kelley, Thmoas Morris, Edward Barnes, John Guidinger, Martin Shanahan and 
Pat. O’Neil.
*******
An honest man, a good citizen, and a kind grandfather has gone to his 
eternal rest. Peace to his soul.
********
Mr. Edward Morris of North Dakota who returned home for his grandfather’s 
funeral, is spending a few days with relatives and friends.
*********
Mr. Harry Morris after spending a few days with his parents in Newton, 
returned to Manitowoc where he is employed as a clerk in Schuette’s store.
All from Manitowoc Pilot, September 10, 1914

******
Order to Hear Petition For Administration.
STATE OF WISCOSIN (sic)-Manitowoc County Court.-In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of Enos Schnell, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of William Schnell, of town of Liberty in said County, representing among other things that Enos Schnell, an inhabitant of said county, on the 1st day of September A.D., 1914, at the City of Manitowoc died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to William, Schnell granted.
IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 27th day of October, A.D., 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County.
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 28th day of September, A.D., 1914.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 1, 1914 P. 4

*********
(Ignatius Schnell/no stone/d. 1 Sept. 1914/age 76 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.219)


MARCELLA SCHNELL

Mrs. Raymond Schnell, 58, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient three days.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schnell, nee Marcella Walsh, was born July 1, 1911, in Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine Gallagher Walsh. She was married to 
Raymond Schnell June 11, 1938, at St. Isidore’s. She was a member of the Christian 
Mothers Society.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, (private); three sisters, Mrs. Ervin 
Ruchhoeft and Mrs. Ronald Meyer of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Rader of Rt. 1, Newton; 
two brothers, Thomas and William of Rt. 1, Newton and a grandson, (private).
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8:30 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1969  P. 7 


RAYMOND SCHNELL	

Raymond W. Schnell, 73, of 632 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, Aug. 2, at 
his residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Richard Klingeisen and burial will be in Osman Cemetery.
Mr. Schnell was born May 7, 1909, son of the late William and Barbara Igle Schnell. 
He married Marcella Walsh, June 11, 1938. She preceded him in death Oct. 11, 1969. 
He then married Catherine Bergerkortens, Dec. 18, 1973, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Mr.Schnell was engaged in farming all of his life until his retirement. 
He was a member of Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Raymond C. 
Ahl of Manitowoc; four stepsons and three stepdaughters-in-law, Victor Chlegg of 
Chicago, William and Nina Chiegg of Neenah, Joseph and Nancy Chiegg of Luxemburg, 
and Jim and Nancy Chiegg of Oshkosh; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Dennis and 
Maxine Kay of West Bend; a brother, Edward of Milwaukee; a sister, Alice Salm of 
Newton; 17 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Francis, and a sister, Agnes.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon where a prayer service will be conducted at 7 o'clock by Leo Groessl.
Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1982 P. 3


WILLIAM ALBERT SCHNELL

A requiem mass was offered at the St. Isidore Catholic church, Osman, this 
morning for the late William Schnell, and burial took place at Osman. Mr. 
Schnell is survived by five children, Graneis, Raymond, Edward and Alice 
Schnell, and Mrs. Henry Felde, all of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Charles A. Drumm, Manitowoc, and Mrs. William Morris, Milwaukee. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1933  P. 4
********
Deaths—CARD OF THANKS—SCHNELL—
May we take this occasion to thank those who by their kindness and ministrations 
of comfort assisted to (?) our grief in the death of our father and husband, 
Wm. Schnell. Especially are we grateful to Rev.  Father Denny (Diny-ed.), 
Mr. Kellenbenz, neighbors, friends and relatives, pallbearers, donor of cars, 
spiritual bouquets and floral offerings.—Mrs. William Schnell and Family—
Manitowoc Herald Times, Vol. Xxxv, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday March 13, 1933, 
NO. 122, Page Nine 
***********
Osman—
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Keller and Mr. and Mrs. James O’Conner of Brillion attended the 
funeral of William Schnell on Saturday.—
Manitowoc Herald Times, Vol. Xxxv, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday March 14, 1933, 
NO. 123, Page Six 
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
********
(William Albert Schnell/May 7, 1873/March 7, 1933)


ANNIE RYAN SHALLUE

We have just received intelligence of the death of Mrs. D. Shallue of 
Meeme, which occurred last night. Ever since January 1st she suffered 
as few suffer, from the combined effects of typhoid and brain fever 
and it was not until last night she succumbed to their united efforts. 
The deceased was a comparatively young woman in the prime of life, and 
leaves a family of three children and a bereaved husband to bewail her 
premature death. Happily it is seldom a death occurs in our community 
that is to be so deeply lamented or that will be so keenly felt. That 
her immortal part may meet a happy reception in that “undiscovered 
country from whose bourn no traveler returns” in the wish of all who 
knew her.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 9, 1882
*********
The funeral of Mrs. Denis Shallue was one of the largest ever seen in this 
vicinity—a place justly celebrated for its very large funerals. The deceased 
resided here from infancy and was highly esteemed by every one who knew her. 
Kind, courteous, and agreeable, she was idolized by her family and respected 
and beloved by all. But in the prime of her life and zenith of her usefulness 
she was struck down by the great conqueror, death. Her afflicted husband and 
her three little children whom she leaved behind have the heartfelt sympathy 
of all.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 16, 1882


DENNIS SHALLUE

Osman news:
Denis (sic) Shallue, an old resident of Meeme, died Wednesday afternoon, 
after four weeks' illness of pulmonary trouble. He is survived by a son, 
James who resides on the farm, and two daughters, Mrs. John Peppard and 
Mrs. P. Carbery, both of Manitowoc. Mr. Shallue was an honest upright 
man and his demise is mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral 
will take place Friday from St. Isador's church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 30, 1905 P. 8
*********
Death Wed. last week in Osman, in this county, of 65-yr. old 
Dennis Shallue, a resident of Town Meeme for 40 yrs. He leaves 
3 children.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905
**********
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of Meeme branch 68 C of K’s of Wis., the following 
resolutions were passed April 2nd, 1905.
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst our 
beloved brother and fellow citizen, Dennis Shallue and
Whereas, The intimate relations held with him during his twenty years 
of membership with this Branch make it fitting that we record our 
appreciation of him;
Therefore, be it Resolved, 
That, while we submit to the will of God, this Branch loses a very worthy 
member, his family a kind and loving parent, the community a worthy citizen; 
and Resolved, 
That, with deep sympathy for the afflicted relatives and friends of the 
deceased, we express our earnest hope that even so great a bereavement may 
be overruled for their greatest good 
and Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the recods of this 
Branch, a copy sent to the afflicted relatives and a copy to the MANITOWOC 
PILOT for publication.
T.J. Walsh
James Sullivan  Committee
John Holfetz
Manitowoc Pilot, April 6, 1905 
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Dennis Shallure (sic)
birth: 1838 Ireland
death: 29 March 1905 Osman, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Osman
residence: 1905 Osman, Wis.
father: Thomas Shallure
mother: Bridgit
spouse: Annie Ryan
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
**********
(Dennis Shallue/d. 30 Mar. 1905/age 68/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)


EDWIN F. SHALLUE

Edwin Shallue, 57, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. Francis Rose, pastor of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, will 
officiate with burial in St. Isidore Cemetery.
Mr. Shallue was born Jan. 15, 1919, in Meeme Township, son of the late John 
(James) and Elizabeth Peppard Shallue. He married Lorraine Lorfeld in May of 
1947 at St. Isidore Church. They farmed in the Town of Meeme until 1956 and 
later lived at Manitowoc and New Holstein before moving to Cedar Lake where 
they resided the past six years. He was employed at Tecumseh Products, New 
Holstein.
Survivors include a son, a daughter; two brothers, Thomas, of Manitowoc and 
Warren, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and a grandchild. A brother, John, preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 o’clock this Tuesday 
afternoon, where a wake service will be at 8 o’clock. Memorials may be made 
to American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, April 27, 1976  P. 23


ELIZABETH SHALLUE

Mrs. J. Shallue Dies Today At The Home Of Her Son 
Newton—Mrs. James Shallue, 71, of Newton, route 1, died Tuesday morning at the 
home of her son, John, at 419 N. Eighth street, Manitowoc. She had been visiting 
in Manitowoc.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1875, in Town Meeme. She was a graduate of the Oshkosh 
Normal school and was a school teacher in Manitowoc county from 1893 to 1901. 
On Oct. 16, 1901, she was married to James Shallue. Prior to her marriage she 
was Elizabeth Peppard. 
Survivors are: her husband; four sons, Thomas, John and Warren of Manitowoc; 
Edwin at the homestead; two brothers, Thomas of Seattle, Wash.; and Daniel of 
Osman; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Clark of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Catherine Tollard 
of Seatlle, Wash. Fourteen grandchildren also remain. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral home 
in Manitowoc and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Isadore church in Osman.  The Rev. Father 
Robert Klein will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Members of the Rosary society of St. Isadore’s church will recite the rosary at 
the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, March 25, 1947  P. 10 


JAMES SHALLUE

James J. Shallue, 77, retired Town of Meeme farmer, died Monday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Mr. Shallue, who had been residing on the homestead farm a half-mile west of 
Osman with a son, Edwin, was taken to the hospital the past Saturday. 
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Shallue Sr., pioneer Meeme settlers, he 
was born on his parents’ farm, July 30, 1876. He married the former Elizabeth 
Peppard, Oct. 16, 1901, following which the couple continued farming in Meeme 
where they remained all their lives. Mrs. Shallue died March 25, 1947.
Surviving, in addition to the son, Edwin, are three other sons, Thomas, John and 
Warren, all of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There are 
also numerous nieces and nephews in Manitowoc County.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, with Father John P. Baum, 
pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until the time of 
services Thursday morning. The St. Isidore Holy Name society, of which Mr. Shallue 
was a member, will recite the rosary at the funeral home Wednesday evening.
Sheboygan Press, February 2, 1954  P. 8 


ANN SHANAHAN    (d. 1894)

Notes From Meeme:
Mrs. John Shanahan died at Meeme last week. She was well advanced in years.
The Manitowoc Pilot, August 16, 1894


BERNARD J. SHANAHAN

Bernard J. Shanahan, 71, of 611 N. Water St., Sheboygan, died Monday afternoon, 
Dec. 17, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 
Sheboygan, following brief fafamily (sic) rites at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the 
Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home. The Rev. William Effinger is the celebrant of 
theMass (sic), burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osmand (sic).
Mr. Shanahan was born May 8, 1908, at Osland (sic), son of the late James and 
Theresa Hoban Shanahan. He lived in Manitowoc until 1967 when he moved to 
Sheboygan. He worked for the Aluminum Specialty Company for many years and the 
Nemschoff Chair Company in Sheboygan retiring in 1973. Mr. Shanahan was a 
veteran of World War II and served in the European Theatre. 
Survivors include a brother, Clement of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Virgene 
Jaegar of Sheboygan. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home, Sheboygan, from 4 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Wednesday evening, where a parish vigil will be held at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1979 P. 3


CATHARINA SHANAHAN    (d. 1868)

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc Co. ss.
Probate office, Manitowoc May 30th A.D. 1870.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of 
Cathrin (sic) Shanahan, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, 
an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Catharin Shanahan, deceased late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed 
in this office; and whereas application has been made by Rodger Shanahan, 
praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the 
laws of this state:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the 
probate office in the city of Manitowoc in said county, on the 27th day of 
June, A.D., 1870, at ten o'clock a.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested 
in said will of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the 
Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, 
once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court.
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 30, 1870 P. 3


CATHERINE SHANAHAN    (d. 1913)

WHITE PLAGUE CLAIMS ANOTHER YOUNG LIFE 
Tuberculosis, the dread scrouge, claimed another young life yesterday when 
Miss Katie Shanahan, a well known young lady at Liberty, fell victim to the 
insidiouS disease. Miss Shanahan was a daughter of Martin Shanahan and was 
23 years of age. She was popular with a large circle of friends who will 
sincerely mourn her early demise. The funeral will be held from St. Isadore’s 
church, Osman, Saturday morning.
Manitowoc DailyHerald, April 17, 1913  P. 4
********
Notes From Meeme:
DEATH OF KATHRYN SHANAHAN
On Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock Miss Kathryn V. Shanahan died 
at her home after an illness extending over a period of five weeks.
Miss Shanahan was born in the town of Liberty twenty-three years ago 
and had resided with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shanahan ever since. 
She was an attractive young lady and possessed a sterling character and 
loving disposition. She was the pride of her parents, brothers and 
sisters and a favorite among her numerous friends.
She was a devout Christian and a faithful member of the Young Ladies’ 
Sodality of St. Isidore’s Catholic church.
Mysterious are the decrees of fate, the laws of life and death. This 
beautiful young girl, in the morning of life, has gone to her account 
and sleeps in an honored but all too early grave, leaving sorrow behind 
her in the hearts of those that loved her fondly, her memory a fragrance 
to all that knew her.
She is survived by her parents, five brothers, James, Dan, Ed., Mart and 
Emmett, and two sisters, Alice and Mrs. W. E. Hoban.
The funeral was held Saturday morning at ten o’clock from St. Isidore’s 
church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The following outside relatives and friends attended the funeral:
Mrs. S. B. Howard and son Mortimer of Omana (sic) , Nebr.; Dr. E. P. Taugher, 
Messrs. Walter Shanahan, Raymond McMahon, Howard Krebs and the Misses Agnes 
Taugher, Kathryn Clarke, and Mary Donahue of Milwaukee; Mrs. P. H. Hayse of 
Kaukauna; James and Frank Taugher, Martin Ryan, John Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. 
A. J. Clark and son John, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clark, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Miller, 
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Connell, Mrs. E. S. Crowe, Mrs. B. Morris and the Misses 
Anna H. Farrell, Monica Conway and Nellie Carey of Manitowoc; Mrs. D. White 
and Miss Lucy Schulte of Cleveland.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 24, 1913
********
(Catherine Shanahan/d. 16 Apr. 1913/age 23 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.218)


DANIEL SHANAHAN    (d. 1888)

DANIEL SHANNAHAN (sic), SEN., of Liberty died last week at quite an advanced age. 
He was one of the early settlers of this county and for a time owned a farm in 
Newton about five miles from the city. Here his friends ever found a hearty 
welcome. While a resident of Newton he served one term in the state legislature. 
Some years ago he purchased a farm in Liberty where he resided until the time of 
his death. He was a man of sturdy character, thoroughly honest and ever true to 
his friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 1, 1889  P. 3
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(Note: The 1889 date of newspaper is correct, stone says d. 1888)
*********
(1880 Liberty census:
Daniel Shanahn(sic) age 60; wife Margaret 50; Mary 30; John 20; 
Daniel 18; Bridget 16; Catherine 14; brother Jeremiah 70)
*********
(First publication Sep. 5, 1889.) No. 57
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Daniel 
Shanahan, senior, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Daniel Shanahan, senior, late of the town of Liberty in the county of Manitowoc 
deceased has been filed in this court; and whereas application has been made by 
Martin Shanahan who is named in said will as the executor thereof, praying that 
the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, 
and letters testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law:
Therefor, it is ordered that said application be heard by the court, at a special 
term thereof to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said 
county, on Tuesday the first day of October, A.D., 1889, at ten o'clock A.M. of 
that day.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to al persons interested in 
said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication of a copy of this 
order in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three 
successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
Dated August 31, 1889.
By the Court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 26, 1889 P. 1
********
(husband of Margaret Shanahan/age 67/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)


GERVASE SHANAHAN

Gervase Shanahan (co. death index v.31 p.224)
Feb. 27, 1914-May 30, 1937
Single
Son of James Shanahan and Therese Hoban
Born in Wisconsin –worked at ice plant in Milwaukee
Died from “basilar skull fracture –frontal skull fracture, 
  May 30, 1937 –accident May 30 on Highway 42 in Town of Meeme 
  –car collision”
Buried at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery, Osman, Town of Meeme
********
Others Buried Today
A double funeral for the two county victims of the accident, Vernon Pinter, 24, 
Meeme, and Gervase Shanahan, 23, Liberty, took place this morning from the St. 
Isidore's Catholic church at Osman.
The cars sideswiped on a curve on the highway soon after dawn Sunday morning. Three 
survivors in all, are patients in the Holy Family hospital.
One car was driven by Edward Richter, 27, Racine, and was bound north from Palmyra, 
Wis., to the Door county resorts for a Memorial day weekend.
The other car was driven by Vernon Pinter; Meeme, and riding with him in the coupe 
were three young men. They were returning to their 
(continued on page 8)
TWO CRASH VICTIMS BURIED AT OSMAN (continued from page 1)
homes near Osman from Manitowoc.
The impact wrecked both cars. The 11 persons in the two machines all sustained either 
fractured skulls or brain concussions. One died at the scene, three others died on 
entrance to the Holy Family hospital or soon after, while four others succumbed later 
Sunday.
.....paragraph on highway stats not transcribed......
The dead:
Vernon Pinter, 24, Meeme, driver of one of the cars.
Gervase Shanahan, 23, Liberty, passenger in the Pinger car.
Edward Richter, 27, Racine, Wis., driver of the other car.
Mrs. Beulah Richter, 23, wife of Edward Richter.
Shirley Richter, 5, Racine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richter.
John Gatz, 55, Palmyra, father of Mrs. Edward Richter.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gatz, 52, Palmyra, Wis., wife of John Gatz.
Mrs. Lena Olson, 75, Palmyra, Wis., mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Gatz.
(this is a very long article most not transcribed)
Gervase Shanahan, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shanahan, Liberty, was born 
on the home farm in 1914. He also was employed with the same company where
in Milwaukee. He accompanied Pinter to Osman Saturday.
Besides the parents the survivors are two brothers, Clement, Liberty and
Bernard, city; and a sister, Virgene, at home.
Brief services for Mr. Shanahan were held at nine o'clock from the Pfeffer 
funeral home.
Shanahan was a member of the Holy Name society of the Osman congregation. He
played last season with the Osman team in the county baseball league.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1937  pp. 1, 8


JAMES SHANAHAN    (d. 1867)

SUDDEN DEATH—We regret to state that Mr. James Shanahan of the town of Liberty, 
in this county, died very suddenly on Monday last. He had been at work in the 
forenoon in the woods near his house, came to dinner and returned to his labor 
as usual about 1 o’clock. About an hour after, his brother found him dead. As 
no marks of accident were found upon him, the conclusion is that he died from 
apoplexy or some other natural cause. Mr. Shanahan was an upright and honorable 
man, and his sudden and melancholy death has cast deep gloom over a large circle 
of relatives and friends. He was 51 years of age, and leaves three children to 
mourn over the loss of a fond husband and an affectionate parent. His funeral 
took place on Wednesday, and was attended by the largest concourse of people 
that ever assembled on a similar occasion in this county.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 22, 1867  P. 1
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In Probate.
In Probate-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of James Shanahan, 
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Catharine Shanahan, of Liberty, in said 
county, representing, among other things, that James Shanahan, late of said town 
of Liberty, on the 18th day of February, A.D., 1867, at said town died intestate, 
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner 
is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be 
to Daniel Shanahan granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the 
Judge of this Court on Monday, the first day of July, A.D., 1867, at 10 o'clock 
A.M., at my office in said County.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to 
all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for thee (sic) successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper, 
published at Manitowoc, in said county.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Manitowoc May 17, 1867.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, April 12, 1867 P. 3
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(balance of stone broken off and cemented on base)


JAMES SHANAHAN   (d. 1948)

James Shanahan, 69, Liberty farmer, died this morning at the farm home
on route 1, Newton, now operated by his son, Clement.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Nennig funeral
home, St. Wendel, and at 9:30 at St. Isadore Catholic church, Osman,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He was born in 1878 and in 1905 married Miss Therisa Hoban. Survivors
are his wife; two sons, Clement on the home farm, and Bernard of this
city; daughter, Mrs. Reuben Jaeger of Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. Margaret
Hoban of Meeme; three brothers, Daniel, Emmett and Martin all of 
Milwaukee. A son, Gervase, was killed in an auto accident in May, 
1937.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 31, 1948  p.2
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Funeral services for James Shanahan, 70, Of Town Liberty, Route 1, 
Newton, who died on Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the homestead following 
a lingering illness, were held at 9 a.m. at the Ewald-Nennig Funeral 
home at St. Wendel and at St. Isadore's Catholic church at Osman at 
9:30 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Robert J. Klein officiated at the requiem 
mass with burial being made in the family lot in the adjoining church 
cemetery. 
On Sunday evening, members of the Holy Name society of St. Isidore's, 
of which the deceased was a member, recited the rosary in union at 8 
p.m. at the funeral home, and the society attended the services in a 
body. 
Pallbearers were James Driscoll, John Rader, Walter Knox, Joseph 
Fitzgerald, Arno Kreamer and Norbert Schwoerer. 
Among those attending the services from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. 
Daniel Shanhan, Emmet Shanahan, Elmer and Walter Shanahan, Edward 
Hoban, Carl Gill and Peter Diehr, all of Milwaukee, and John and 
Bernard Milroy of Aurora, Ill.
The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Wednesday, January 5, 1949 


JERRY SHANAHAN

Jere Shanahan, of Meeme, died on Tuesday last, and was buried on Thursday.
Mr. Shanahan was well known throughout the county. He was born in the county 
Tipperary, Ireland, and after coming to this country lived for some time in 
Milwaukee. He was also a resident of Manitowoc for some time.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 21, 1880
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Per notice, Tuesday last would be October 12.
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1880 Liberty Census: Daniel 60 head; wife Margaret 50; Mary 30; John 20;
Daniel 18; Bridget 16; Catherine 14; Jeremiah 70 brother of head of houshold


JOHN SHANAHAN    (d. 1888)

John Shannahan(sic) of Meeme died on Thursday last at quite an advanced age.
He has been quite feeble for years. He was one of the early settlers of
Meeme and a thoroughly honest man.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 16, 1888
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John Shanahan – one of the pioneers of Meeme died on Thursday of last week.
He was 82 years old at the time of his death and he always enjoyed good
health until within the past two months during which he was confined to the
bed. He was a very industrious man and whose knew him best loved him best.
He was outspoken and straight forward in all his dealings and very steadfast
in his convictions. His funeral was largely attended.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 16, 1888


JOHN SHANAHAN    (d. 1897)

JOHNNIE SHANAHAN of Liberty, a boy 13 years old, sustained fatal 
injuries on Saturday from which he died. The windmill which works 
the pump had been out of order and a rod was being put in. The boy 
was on a scaffold 18 feet high and fell off. In his fall he struck 
the connecting rod which passed through his body in the region of 
the diaphragm. The boy lived until Sunday morning when he died. 
Martin Shanahan, his father, was in Milwaukee at the time the 
accident occurred.
The Manitowoc Pilot, September 16, 1897
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(John Shanahan/age 13 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)


JOSEPH SHANAHAN    (d.1887)

Meeme news:
Daniel Shanahan was overjoyed last week Sunday because of an increase in his 
family. But the joy was short lived for the baby died next day.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., May 17, 1887 page 3
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(par. Daniel and Sarah Shanahan/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.201)


LEON JACOB SHANAHAN

An infant child of Daniel Shanahan of Meeme was buried last Monday.
The Manitowoc Pilot, December 13, 1888
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(Leon Jacob Shanahan/d. 10 Dec. 1888/par. Daniel Shanahan and Sarah Peppard/
from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.203)


MARGARET SHANAHAN

PIONEER CALLED FROM EARTH
Mrs. Margaret Shanahan had Resided in Town of Liberty Since Year 1847.
Another has been called from the ranks of Manitowoc ??????? ?????. Mrs. 
Margaret Shanahan, a resident here since 1847 having responded to the death 
summons at her home in Liberty Wednesday. Deceased had been failing for two 
years past and her advanced age, 74 years, made the struggle against the grim 
destroyer and uneven one. Mrs. Shanahan was a native of Ireland and was among 
the earliest families at Liberty. Her husband died a number of years ago, 
seven children surviving, Mrs. P.J. McMahon, Martin, Daniel, of this county, 
Mrs. Lally, Chicago, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Nagle and John Shanahan, Nebraska. The 
funeral takes place at Osman tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 28, 1904 P. 1
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Death Wed. last week in Town Liberty of 74-yr. old Mrs. Margaret Shanahan. 
The deceased was among the earliest settlers of Town Liberty where she has 
lived since 1847. She leaves 7 children.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904 


MARTIN SHANAHAN

In Meeme on Sat. a son of farmer Martin Shanahan died in a 
terrible way. He had climbed to the top of the farm's windmill 
in order to make some repairs, slipped and fell from a height 
of 20 feet, hitting the drive shaft, which broke and one end
went into his body.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897


MARTIN SHANAHAN    (d. 1921)

FORMER LOCAL MAN IS BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
The remains of Martin Shannon(sic), pioneer resident of the town of Meeme who
died at the home of one of his sons in Milwaukee, arrived at Osman for burial
this morning, the funeral services taking place at St. Isadore's church. The
decedent, who was about seventy years of age, was a resident of Meeme until
after his wife died, when he removed to Milwaukee. He leaves four sons and
one daughter surviving him. They are Edward in New Jersey, Martin in Chicago
and Daniel and Emmet in Milwaukee, and Mrs. William Hohan in Meeme.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 19, 1921  p.8
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Notes from Osman:
Martin Shanahan, a former resident of Osman, died Sunday at Milwaukee. His 
health failed several weeks ago. Mr. Shanahan was raised in the Town of 
Liberty and resided on a farm in that town up to a few years ago when he 
sold the farm. Since the death of his wife two or three years ago, he has 
resided in Milwaukee where some of his children live. He was 69 years of 
age. He was a man whom all held in high regard for a sterling worth and 
kind disposition. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Margaret Hoban of 
Meeme, James of Liberty, Daniel and Emmet of Milwaukee, Edward of Sommerville, 
N. J., and Martin of Chicago.
His remains were brought to Meeme for burial. The funeral was held Wednesday 
for St. Isadore's Church. And now it is Martin Shanahan, who has gone down 
the long road to which all other roads lead. Good Bye, good man, good friend.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 20, 1921
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(From 1910 Liberty census:
Martin Shanahan age 57; wife Sarah age 57; Alice age 28; Katherine age 21;
Emmett age 15)
(1920 Milwaukee census shows Martin age 67 living with his son Daniel)


RODGER SHANAHAN

From the Manitowoc Pilot files - Twenty-five Years ago (1890)
Roger(six) Shanahan of Liberty, died on Tuesday of last week at the residence of 
his nephew Martin Shanahan. He was 77 years of age. He was one of the early settlers 
of the southern part of the county and a man if unswerving honesty. He was quite 
liberal in all his views and a true friend. For some years he has been in poor 
health.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 7, 1915
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(First publication Jan. 16th 1890.) No. 4
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Roger (sic) Shanahan, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Roger Shanahan deceased late of the town of Liberty in said county, 
having been delivered into said court:
And James Ryan and Martin Shanahan both of said county, having presented 
to said court their petition in writing duly verified, representing among 
other things that said Roger Shanahan died testate, at the town of Liberty, 
in said county on the 7th day of Janury (sic) 1890, that said instrument 
is the last will of said deceased and that they the said petitioners are 
named therein as executors, and praying that said instrument be proven and 
admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said 
James Ryan and Martin Shanahan, as executors aforesaid:
It is ordeered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and 
proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said 
county court, to be held at the probae office in the city of Manitowoc, on 
Tuesday, the 11th day of February 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said 
hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once 
each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a 
weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated January 13th 1890.
By the Court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, At'ys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 6, 1890 P. 2
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A number of the relatives of Roger Shannahan (sic) deceased were left handsome 
legacies by the will of the old gentleman who died a few months since.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 13, 1890 P. 3
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(Roger Shanahan/d. 7 Jan. 1890/age 77 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.204)
(Note: The stone says d. 1888 but the church record and obit say 1890)


SARAH EMMA SHANAHAN    (d. 1896)

From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – (1896)
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shannahan of Liberty, a little girl 4 years 
of age, died on Monday of this week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1921
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(Emma Shanahan/d. 8 Jan. 1896 (annos natum tres)/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.206)


SARAH SHANAHAN    (d. 1917)

Notes from Osman:
Mrs. Martin Shanahan died last Friday. She had been in poor health for some time. 
Mrs. Shanahan's maiden name was Sarah Hope and she was reared in Liberty. She was 
married to Martin Shanahan about 44 years ago. She is survived by her husband and 
seven children, Mrs. William Hoban and Mrs. Daniel Peppard of Meeme, James Shanahan 
of Liberty, Daniel and Emmet of Milwaukee, Edward of New Jersey and Martin of 
Chicago.
Mrs. Shanahan was an affectionate wife and mother. She ran the journey of life in 
about 65 years. It is a path marked with kindness and cheer. Her life was full of 
Godlikeness.
"Fare the well, oh Thou to memory dear!
Dust to dust and lulled to slumbers sweet;
Sleep in forever, in the prison drear
But in realms on high shall our spirits meet."
The funeral was held Monday morning form St. Isadore's Church, Rev. Kersten 
officiating. It was one of the largest funerals ever seen here. Those from outside 
who attended the funeral were Sam Howard and daughter of Omaha, Mrs. Lally of 
Chicago, Mrs. P. J. Conway, P. J. McMahon and Pat Clark of Milwaukee, Michael Hayes 
and James Clark of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Jos Connell, Mrs. Mary Morris, Mrs. John 
Peppard, Martin Ryan, A.J. Clark and James Taugher of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 10, 1917
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(Sarah Shanahan (Mrs. Martin Shanahan/d. 4 May 1917/age 65 yrs)


THERESA SHANAHAN   (d. 1951)

Mrs. James Shanahan, 76, town of Meeme, was found dead in bed Wednesday by her
daughter in law, Mrs. Clement Shanahan. It was presumed she died of a heart
attack.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Isadore Catholic
church, Osman, the Rev. John P. Baum officiating. Members of the Rosary society
will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Friday, at the Stoltenberg funeral home,
Cleveland.
Mrs. Shanahan, the former Theresa Hoban, was born in 1875 in Meeme. She taught
school in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties before she was married to her husband
in 1903. He preceded her in death in 1949. Mrs. Shanahan was a lifelong member
of the St. Isadore Catholic church at Osman, and also a member of the Rosary
society.
Surviving are two sons, Clement on the farm, Bernard of Sheboygan; a daughter,
Mrs. Ruben Jaeger of Sheboygan; a brother Martin Hoban of St. Nazianz and
three grandchildren. One other son, Gervase, preceded her in death in 1937.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 22, 1951


ARNOLD SIEHRS

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896: 
Death of Arnold Siehrs on Fri. in the local mental facility 
where he had been a patient for about a year. He was a resident 
of Meeme. The casket was transported to Meeme for burial on Monday.
*******
(Arnold Siehrs/d. 6 Jan. 1896/age 73 yrs./from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.206)


ARNOLD SIEHRS    (d. 1939)

Arnold Siehrs, 72, lifelong resident of Meeme, died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital. He had been ill the past month.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore’s Catholic church, Osman. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Siehrs was born in Meeme in 1866 and engaged in farming until his retirement 
several years ago. He never married and made his home with his sister-in-law, 
Mrs. John Siehrs of Meeme.
Survivors are a brother, Patrick, of Menominee, Mich.; two nephews and nine 
nieces. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1939  P. 4


CATHERINE SIEHRS

Plan Funeral At St. Wendel For Mrs. C. A. Siehrs
Cleveland—(Special)—Mrs. Catherine A. Siehrs, former town Meeme resident, 
passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Nicholas hospital after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Nennig Funeral home, St. Wendel, on 
Highway 141, at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Isadore’s 
Catholic church of Osman. The Rev. Ed. Wegner will officiate, and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Siehrs was a member of the church, and its Holy Rosary society. That 
society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday. 
Friends may view the body from 7 p.m. this evening until time of services.
Mrs. Siehrs was born in town Meeme, July 31, 1873, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Patrick Hoban. She attended public school at Osman, and worked at her parents’ 
farm. She married John Siehrs Dec. 27, 1897, and the couple made their home 
on a town Meeme farm. He died six years ago.
In 1938 she moved to Manitowoc, and last summer moved to the Anna M. Reiss 
home in Sheboygan. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. James Shanahan, town 
Liberty, and Mrs. Anna Milroy, Batavia, Ill.; one brother, Martin Hoban, 
town Meeme, and several nephews and nieces. 
Sheboygan Press, May 13, 1941  P. 4


JOHN SIEHRS

JOHN SIEHRS DEATH TODAY 
71-Year-Old Man Dies Today At Homestead Farm 
John Siehrs, 71, a resident of Meeme, died this morning at the homestead farm. 
He will be buried Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Isidore Catholic church at 
Osman.
The deceased was born in Meeme and took up farming. He was married 39 years 
ago to Catherine Hoburn and they continued to reside with the brother, Arnold 
Siehrs. Survivors are the widow and three brothers, Arnold of Meeme, Peter and 
Patrick of Menominee, Mich.
The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral parlors Sunday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1934  P. 2


MARY SIEHRS

MEEME WOMAN DEAD AT AGE OF 96 YEARS 
Mrs. Mary Seers(sic), a pioneer resident of the town of Meeme and 
whose life spanned nearly a century of years, is dead at her home 
there. Mrs. Seers was in her ninety sixth year and up to recently 
had been in fair health. She was the widow of the late Arnold 
Seers and is survived by five sons, two of whom reside at Meeme. 
Mrs. Seers was an aunt of Mrs. William Scherer and Mrs. Robert 
Puls of this city. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 01, 1915, Page 8 


CATHERINE SIMON

Mrs. H. Seaman(sic) of Meeme died on Sunday last, aged 87 years. She was one of the 
first settlers of that town, having come there in 1848, and physically was well 
fitted for pioneer life, being a woman of strong constitution, industrious and 
frugal. Many years ago her husband was accidentally shot and killed, but Mrs. 
Seaman took charge of matters until her boys were able to assume control. She 
raised quite a large family, all of whom are prosperous.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 8, 1887 p.3
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(Note: Her husband Hubert apparently d. between 1850 and 1860/
Seaman and Simon are the same family)
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(1850 Meeme census:
Hubert Seamon 45; Catharine 40; Addeline 14; Catharine 11; Francis 9; 
Alehubert 2; Lewis 2/12)
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(1860 Meeme census:
Erica Seaman head age 50; Helena 24; Lora 22; Frank 19; Huberts 12; 
Lewis 10; Catharine 8)
(1870 Meeme census:
Catherine Simon age 59 head; Louis 20; Catherine 17; Hubert 22; Mary 21; 
Catherine 6/12)
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(First publication Dec. 23, 1887. No. 41
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament 
of Catharine (sic) Simon, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and 
testament of Catharine Simon, deceased, late of the town of Meeme in 
the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas 
application has been made by Hubert Simon who is named in said will 
as the executor thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted 
to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters 
testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard by and before 
said court at a regular term thereof to be held at the probate office 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday the 7th day of 
February, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock, A.M., of that day.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons 
interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by 
publication of a copy of this order in the Manitowoc pilot, a weekly 
newspaper published and printed in said county, for three successive 
weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
Dated December 21, A.D., 1887.
By the court,
Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 12, 1888 P. 3
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(wife of Hubert Simon/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)


CATHERINE SPRANG

Mrs. Catherine Sprang, age 81, died Thursday, July 15, 1993, at Sunny Ridge 
Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 
with burial in St. Isadore Cemetery, Osman. Mass will be preceded by family rites 
at 10:30 a.m. at the Habermann Funeral Home, 805 North 6th Street, Sheboygan.
She was born in Osman, August 26, 1911, daughter of the late Lorenz and Mary Clark 
O'Grady. She attended Howards Grove Schools.
Survivors include a sister, Esther Kautzer, Sheboygan; sister-in-law, Cora O'Grady, 
Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Mary Quinn, 
and two brothers, Vincent and Lawrence.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Monday. Memorials may be 
made in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1993 P. A2


ANNA THERESA SPAETH

Mrs. Anna T. Spaeth, 81, formerly of Two Rivers, died Saturday, June 25, 1988 
at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born April 17, 1907 at Chilton, 
daughter of the late John and Amelia (Kuhn) Miller. On June 24, 1944 she married 
Ernest H. Spaeth at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death 
in 1981.
Survivors include a daughter, Janice M. Spaeth, Maribel; a grandson, Michael J. 
Spaeth; a sister, Mrs. Emily Knothly and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Miller, 
both of Chilton.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and John and two sisters, Aurelia 
and Sarah. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday by Rev. Lee J. 
Kahrs at St. Isadore Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, June 30, 1988


ANTON SPAETH

HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH AT TIMOTHY 
Anton Spaeth well known resident of Timothy where for years he had been engaged 
in farming, died suddenly yesterday as result of an attack of heart failure. He 
had not been in robust health but there was no thought of death and the news 
comes as a shock to friends.
Mr. Spaeth was born 68 years of age, having been born in 1859(sic). He was married 
to Sophia Ebert in 1887 and is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. Donald 
Stewart, Michigan, Mrs. Clement Scott, this city, Miss Amanda, at home, Charles of 
Sheboygan and Anton, Erwin and Ernst of Timothy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 from the home and at 9:30 from 
St. Fideles church at Osman, the Rev. Smith officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 30, 1925  P. 2


ERNEST H. SPAETH

Ernest H. Spaeth, 81, of Route 2, Newton, died Sunday, April 19, at Park Lawn 
Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Spaeth was born July 26, 1899, at Newton, son of the late Anton and Sophia 
Ebert Spaeth. He married Anna Miller June 24, 1944, at St. Isidore Church. He 
engaged in farming in the Town of Liberty until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Anna, a daughter, Janice Spaeth of Route 2, Newton, 
a sister, Mrs. Flora Scott of Two Rivers and a grandson, Michael. Three brothers, 
Charles, Anton and Erwin, and four sisters Rosie, Mary, Sophia and Amanda, 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 1981 P. 3
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(Jul 30, 1899/Apr 1981/SSDI)


ROSA SPAETH

Osman news:
Miss Rose Spaeth, who died Thursday at Cato, death being due to 
pneumonia, was a shock to friends and relatives. The body was 
brought to Osman Friday. The burial will take place Monday at 
St. Isadore’s church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 24, 1919 Page 2
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Notes from Grimms:
The Angel of Death entered the home of Edward Ebert last Thursday 
evening and claimed for its victim, Miss Rose Spaethe of Osman, 
who had been employed at the Ebert home for several years. The 
remains were taken to Osman Friday where the funeral was held from 
St. Isadore's Church on Monday morning. She is survived by her 
parents, two sisters and three brothers, besides a host of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 27, 1919
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(Rosa Spaeth/d. 20 Mar. 1919/age 31 yrs./from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.222) 


SOPHIA SPAETH

Mrs. Sophia Spaeth, 72, died Saturday afternoon at the farm home, a mile north 
of Osman, after a four months illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 
o’clock from the St. Isidor’s church, Osman. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Spaeth, nee Sophia Ebert, was born in Whitelaw in 1865. She was married 
to Anton Spaeth in 1887 and they located on a farm in Liberty. Mr. Spaeth died 
__ years ago.
Mrs. Spaeth was a member of the Holy Rosary society of the Osman congregation.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Donald Stuart, Arcadia, Mich., Mrs. Clement 
Scott, Shakopee, Minn., Amanda, at home; four sons, Erwin and Ernst, on home 
farm, Anton and Charles, Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. Henry Spaeth, Cato; three 
brothers, Edward, Cato; Jacob, Whitelaw, Joseph, Marshfield, Wis., 17 grand-
children and four great-grandchildren.
The body was moved to the Spaeth home Sunday afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 11, 1938  P. 2


AUDREY STAHL

Audrey Mary Stahl, aged 9 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stahl, Newton, 
died Sunday night at Holy Family hospital.
Survivors are the parents, one brother (name omitted); grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Schneider of Meeme and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stahl of Chilton; and the great 
grandmother, Mrs. Ann Schnell of Kiel.
The body has been removed to the Stahl residence where funeral services will be 
conducted Tuesday morning at 8:15 o’clock followed by services at 9 o’clock at 
St. Isidor’s church at Osman. The Rev. Edward Wagner will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1942  P. 2


HERBERT M. STAHL

Herbert M. Stahl, 65, of 4116 N. 47th Place, Sheboygan, died early Wednesday 
morning at home of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Ballhorn Funeral Chapel and 10 a.m. 
in St. Dominic Catholic Church, Sheboygan. The Rev. John L. Simon, associate 
pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman.
Mr. Stahl was born Oct. 14, 1912, in Chilton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Stahl. He attended public schools in Chilton and parochial school in St. Nazianz. 
He married Veronica Schneider June 9, 1938, in St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Town 
of Meeme. The couple owned and operated a dairy farm in Newton until 1968. Then 
they sold the farm and moved to Sheboygan where Mr. Stahl was employed at the 
Mayline Company until his retirement in 1975. He was a former member of St. 
Isidore Catholic Church, Osman and its Holy Name Society and was presently a 
member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, three son, Leroy of Manitowoc, Gary of Sheboygan and 
Joseph at home; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Joyce) Schleis of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Joe (Barbara) Graf of School Hill, Mrs. James (Sandra) Fitzgerald of School Hill 
and Mrs. Rudolph (Gladys) Mahler of Sheboygan; a brother, Raymond of New Holstein; 
three sisters, Mrs. Irene Lisowi of Chilton, Mrs. Ervin Baumgartner and Mrs. 
Norman Brost of St. Nazianz and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 
a daughter, a brother and four sisters.
Friends may call in Ballhorn Funeral Chapel after 4 o'clock this Thursday 
afternoon where a parish vigil will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1977 P. 3


VERONICA C. STAHL

Mrs. Veronica C. Stahl, 69, of 4116 N. 47th Place, Sheboygan, died Thursday 
afternoon January 2, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering 
illness. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at St. Dominic Church, Sheboygan. 
Father Joseph Coerber will concelebrate the Mass. Brief family rites will be 
9:30 am at Ballhorn Funeral Home, Sheboygan. Burial will be at St. Isadore 
Cemetery, Osman.
Mrs. Stahl, nee Veronica Schneider was born July 27, 1916 in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Anton and Mary Schnell Schneider. She attended St. Fidelis 
Catholic Grade School, Spring Valley. She was married to Herbert Stahl of 
Chilton, June 9 1938 at St. Fidelis Church. He preceded her in death December 28, 
1977. Mrs. Stahl was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and St. Ann Society.
Survivors include three sons, Leroy Stahl of Manitowoc, Gary and Joseph Stahl, 
both of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Joyce) Schleis of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Joel (Barbara) Graf of Kiel, Mrs. James (Sandra) Fitzgerald of Newton and Mrs. 
Gladys Mahler of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Florian of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Genevieve Wagner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Steve Riesterer of St. Nazianz and 20 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter and four brothers.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan after 4 pm Sunday where 
a parish vigil will be 7 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Jan. 3, 1986 page 3


CATHERINE SULLIVAN

Funeral Services Held Saturday for Mrs. K. Sullivan
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning for Mrs. Katherine Sullivan, 
84, widow of James Sullivan of Osman, who passed away Wednesday evening at Holy 
Family hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness.
The service at the Nennig Funeral home at St. Wendel was at 8:45 a.m. and was 
followed by the one at 9:30 o’clock at St. Isadore’s Catholic church in Osman.
The Rev. Edward Wagner officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Dan Peppard, Joe Holfeltz, Peter Deehr, William Deehr, Peter 
Adolph and Martin Hoban. The Holy Rosary society of which the deceased was a 
member attended the funeral in a body.
Those from away at the services were Mr. John Gries, Miss Lillian Gries, Mr. 
Sauthier, Menominee, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sullivan, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 
Mrs. Nellie Lardon, Mrs. Stella Flint and Mr. and Mrs. George Green, Chicago; 
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark and daughter, Ella, Stephen 
Egan, Donald Madigan, Mrs. Matt Wagner and Miss Cathryn Groh, Manitowoc; Mrs. 
H. Trossen, Mrs. Harold Landgraf, Mrs. Ed. Tetschlag, Mrs. John Bertsche, 
Sheboygan; Leo and James Groh, Miss Margaret Groh, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoban, 
St. Nazianz.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 1, 1943 – P. 6


DAN SULLIVAN

DANIEL SULLIVAN DEAD 
Liberty Farmer Was Prominent in Business and Politics 
(Special to The Northwestern)
Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 14—A Daily News special from Manitowoc says: Daniel 
Sullivan, a prominent farmer of the county residing at Liberty, died at Green 
Bay hospital yesterday after an operation. He had been ill only a week and was 
in the city a few days ago. He owned a large farm and was prominent in business 
and political circles of the county.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, November 14, 1911  P. 2
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Notes From Osman:
Daniel Sullivan, aged about fifty-one years, passed away at St. Vincent's 
hospital at Green Bay, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. He was operated upon 
the preceding Thursday for ulceration of the stomach with which he had been 
troubled for some years. He felt quite well Friday and Saturday but Sunday 
night took a change for the worse and sank rapidly until the end came Monday 
morning.
Mr. Sullivan was born in Schleswig where he spent his boyhood days. About 
twenty-two years ago he was married to Miss Sarah Burns and they settled 
on a farm in Liberty which has since been their home. Mr. Sullivan was a 
successful farmer and had a large acquaintance in this section of the county 
and was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. He was genial, 
companionable and well liked by his fellow men and his untimely death is 
regretted by the entire community. He belonged to the Catholic Order of 
Foresters being a member of Sacred Heart Court at Manitowoc. A.J. Clark, John 
Fitzgerald, Dan Peppard, Wm. Kelly, John Kelly and Wm. Morris, members of the 
order, acted as pall bearers.
Besides his wife Mr. Sullivan leaves four sons and three daughters, as follows: 
Cornelius, John, Joseph, Raymond and Mary, Agnes and Anna, all at home.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning and was largely attended. Interment was 
in St. Isadore's cemetery at Osman. Peace to his soul.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 16, 1911  pg. 8

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(Order for Proof of Will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel Sullivan, Deceased. In Probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Daniel Sullivan of town of Liberty, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Sarah Sullivan, of town of Liberty in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Daniel Sullivan died testate, at city of Green Bay, in Brown County, Wis., on the 13th day of November 1911; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Sara Sullivan is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Sarah Sullivan.
It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 19th day of December 1911, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And It Is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated November 20, 1911.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Hougen & Brady, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 23, 1911 P. 4

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(Daniel Sullivan/d. 16 Nov. 1911/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)


EMMET SULLIVAN

Emmet Sullivan, 79, of Osman, died Sunday at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sullivan was born Mar. 24, 1893, in the Town of Meeme son of the 
late James and Catherine Madigan Sullivan. He married Armella Herr 
May 23, 1928, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Town of Meeme. The 
couple owned and operated a farm on Rt. 1, Newton, retiring in 1962 
and moving to Osman. He was a 50-year member of the Catholic Order 
of Foresters and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Isidore 
Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers anf five sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m. by Holy Name Society members 
of the parish and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1973
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(24 Mar. 1893/Feb. 1973/SSDI)
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Notes from Osman:
Miss Armella Herr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herr of Meeme and Mr. Emmet 
Sullivan, son of Mrs. Catherine Sullivan of Osman were married Wednesday at St. 
Fidelis church, Rev. Pritzl performing the ceremony. The attendants were Misses 
Clara Herr, sister of the bride and Lucille O'Grady and John Loban and Norbert 
Seipel. Little Catherine Groh, a niece of the groom was the flower girl. After 
the ceremony a reception was held and a wedding breakfast and dinner served at 
the home of the bride's parents for eighty guests. The couple will reside on 
the farm of the groom.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 24, 1928


ERWIN SULLIVAN

Erwin Sullivan, 58, retired Osman merchant, died early this morning at Holy 
Family hospital following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 10 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic church in Osman, the Rev. Robert 
Klein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Sullivan was born in Osman in 1890. He attended the Manitowoc Business 
college and worked at the O. Torrison company before building his own store 
in Osman in 1917. He operated this store for 30 years before selling it. He 
married Gertrude Holfeltz in 1917.
Survivors are the wife; a son, Floyd of Milwaukee; two brothers, Emmet of 
Osman and Ray of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until 
time of services on Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1949  P. 2
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Notes from Osman:
A pretty marriage ceremony was performed at St. Isadore's church at Osman on 
Tuesday, June 5, when Miss Gertrude Holfeltz became the bride of Mr. Erwin 
Sullivan. The bride wore a dress of white crepe meteor and carried a shower 
bouquet of white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Katherine Holfeltz, 
who wore a dress of pale green Georgette crepe and Miss Marie Sullivan, a sister 
of the groom, who wore a dress of pink messaline. They carried bouquets of pink 
carnations. The groom was attended by Mr. Emmet Sullivan and Mr. Joe Holfeltz. 
Priscilla Holfeltz acted as flower girl and carried a basket of apple blossoms. 
The marriage was performed by the Rev. Peter Holfeltz, an uncle of the bride.
After the ceremony a reception was given at the bride's home. In the evening the 
happy couple left on their honeymoon trip to the northern parts of the state. 
The bride is an estimable young lady and has been a successful teacher of the 
county. They will make their home at Osman where the groom, who is a prosperous 
young man, will conduct a general store. Their many friends wish them much 
success and happiness in their married life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 14, 1917


FLOYD J. SULLIVAN

Mr. Floyd J. Sullivan, 71, a native of Manitowoc County, died Saturday, March 17, 
1990, at Hayward, California.
Funeral services were held in California and burial of his cremains will take 
place on the family plot at St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman, Manitowoc County.
He was born January 1, 1919, in Osman, son of the late Erwin and Gertrude Holfeltz 
Sullivan. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1936 and was a 
graduate of the Notre Dame University Class of 1940. He also did post graduate 
work at the Iowa University. Mr. Sullivan served with the United States Army Air 
Force during World War II and was discharged with the rank of Captain. He moved 
to California in 1958 and had been employed by the Macey's Department Stores for 
a period of 26 years.
Survivors include his wife, the former Sally Finzel; aunts and cousins.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assited the family with local arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


GENEVIEVE SULLIVAN

POPULAR CO. TEACHER AT OSMAN SUNDAY 
Miss Genevieve Sullivan, daughter of Mrs. James Sullivan of Osman, died at the 
home Sunday after being confined to her bed but a day. Miss Sullivan, one of 
the popular teachers of the county schools and said to be one of the highest 
salaried rural teachers of the county, was at her school at Spring Valley up 
to Friday when she was forced to take to her bed. She had suffered from diabetes 
for some time but her condition had not been thought serious and she was able 
to continue her teaching.
Miss Sullivan was 32 years of age, having been born at Osman, May 14, 1888. 
Besides her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. Nesbith and 
Miss Julia Sullivan, Chicago; Miss Marie, of Osman, and two brothers, Emmet 
and Irwin at Osman. The funeral will be held from St. Isadore’s church at Osman 
Wednesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1921  P. 1


JAMES SULLIVAN

MEEME MAN KILLED BY A FALLING TREE
James Sullivan Struck By Limb of Tree, Dies Hour Later
SON WITNESSES FATHER’S DEATH 
Struck by the limb of a falling tree while engaged in cutting wood on his farm 
in the town of Meeme, James Sullivan, one of the best known farmers of the 
county, was fatally injured and died an hour later Thursday. The limb struck Mr. 
Sullivan on the back of the neck at the base of the brain and he was rendered 
unconscious and died from effects of the injury within an hour.
Emmet Sullivan, a son of the dead man, witnessed the accident in which his father 
was killed but was powerless to render aid to prevent the tragedy. Mr. Sullivan 
and his son had been at work in the timber all day, having left home early in the 
morning. Mr. Sullivan was felling a tree which as it fell struck a second tree, 
tearing off a large limb which struck Mr. Sullivan as it fell. The son, who was 
working a few feet from his father, saw the danger and warned his parent by a cry 
but the unfortunate man was unable to escape and was struck by the falling limb 
and rendered unconscious.
Mr. Sullivan and his son were working in the woods a mile from their home at the 
time of the accident. The son, unable to revive his father, hastened to the house 
to summon assistance and with others of the family, returned to the woods with a 
wagon in which the unconscious man was transported to the home. A physician was 
summoned by telephone but owing to the distance, failed to reach the Sullivan home 
in time to render aid and Mr. Sullivan died without regaining consciousness.
A resident of the county all his life, Mr. Sullivan was widely known and the news 
of his tragic death will be a shock to a large circle of friends throughout the 
county. He was known in this city where a son, Irwin Sullivan, is employed at the 
O. Torrison Company. News of the tragedy reached the city in message summoning the 
son to his home at Meeme late Thursday evening.
Mr. Sullivan was 54 years of age and a native of the county, having been born in 
Meeme where he had resided during his entire life. He was one of the successful 
farmers of the county and was held in high regard by all who knew him. With two 
sons he conducted a large farm at Meeme and was one of the most prominent men of 
the town.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by a widow and eight children, five daughters and three 
sons, Isabelle and Julia of Chicago, Viola, Genevieve and Marie, Meeme, Emmet and 
Rapheal, Meeme and Irwin of this city. Two brothers, Michael and John, residing at 
Fond du Lac and one sister, Margaret, of Chicago, also suvive.
No inquest will be held the death of Mr. Sullivan having been accidental. Funeral 
services will be held Monday morning from St. Isadore’s church at Meeme and many 
friends from this city will attend.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 1, 1912  P. 1
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James Sullivan one of the early settlers of Meeme was accidentally 
killed on Thursday of last week. He, in company with his son, Emmet, 
was engaged in felling timber in the woods not far from his home when 
a tree which they were cutting struck another tree, breaking a limb 
there from which struck him on the head rendering him unconscious. 
His son being unable to render assistance alone hurried to a neighbor 
who at once rushed back to the scene of the accident with him. Together 
they succeeded in bringing the injured man to his home. Medical aid 
was at once summoned but too late to be of any assistance.
Mr. Sullivan was born in Ohio about 57 years ago and came to Meeme 
when only a child, and aided to hew out of the wilderness a fine farm 
upon which he and his father settled and is now the family homestead. 
Mr. Sullivan was well and favorably known throughout the county. He 
was prominent in politics having held many local town offices. He was 
also a member of the board of directors of School Dist. No. 3 for a 
number of years.
He was very popular among his friends and had no enemies. He was always 
outspoken, never went back on a friend, was always only too willing to 
help everybody in case of need, his only failing being he couldn’t do 
enough for anyone
His popularity and appreciation for his kind deeds was plainly shown by 
the concourse of people who assembled at his residence to offer assistance 
and sympathy to his family.
The funeral was held on Monday, March 3rd, under the auspices of Branch 
No. 68 Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which he had been a member for 
the past 25 years, St. Fideles Branch No. 221, School Hill Branch No. 182, 
St. Nazianz Branch No. 109 and Manitowoc Branch No. 2 sent a large 
delegation all of which marched in funeral procession to the church where 
solemn high mass was celebrated.  The funeral was the largest ever known 
in this vicinity.
The following out of town people attended the funeral: J.E. and M.V. Sullivan 
of Fond du Lac, Mrs. P. White of Milwaukee, Mrs. D. Schuckrow, brothers and 
sisters of the deceased; Ed. Sullivan of Fond du Lac, J.D. Madigan of Duluth, 
Minn.; Thos. And Geo. Madigan of Hayward, Wis.; Mrs. J. Gries and F. Liebherr 
of Menomoniee, Mich.; Mrs. B. S. Landon and Mrs. J. G. Lyons of Chicago, Ill., 
John J. Reddy, James White and Mrs. James O’Grady of Milwaukee; Julia and Con 
Dewane of Cooperstown, Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. Shea of Green Bay; A. J. and 
Mrs. Clark, Jos. And Mrs. Connell, Ed. Gretz, Gus. Torrison, Henry Mulholland, 
John Murphy and Ed. White of Manitowoc, and Jos. Schneider of Sheboygan Falls.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by a wife and eight children, Isabelle and Julia of 
Chicago, Viola, Genevieve, Erwin, Emmet, Marie and Raphael all at home.
The heartfelt sympathy of the neighborhood is extended to the relatives of 
the deceased.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 7, 1912
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This appears to be James:
(Jacob Sullivan/d. 29 Feb. 1912/age 57 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.217)
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(Order to Hear Petition For Administration.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of James Sullivan, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Catherine Sullivan, of town of Meeme, in 
said county, representing among other things that James Sullivan an inhabitant 
of said county, on the 29th day of Feb., A.D. 1912, at town of Meeme, died 
intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is 
widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to 
Catherine Sullivan granted.
It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a general term of said County 
Court to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of May, A.D., 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M., 
At the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested, by publicaton hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc city in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 6th day of April A.D. 1912.
By the court, 
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 11, 1912 P. 4


JEREMIAH SULLIVAN

Jeremiah Sullivan of Meeme died on Monday of this week. He settled in Meeme in 
the early 50’s and endured the hardships of pioneer life. He was a man of unswerving 
honesty and full of the wit peculiar to his race. He was noted, wherever known, for 
his retentive memory which was almost marvelous. He never forgot an event which 
occurred within his experience, or its date. He raised a large family, gave them all 
a thorough common school education and some of them are now among the most prominent 
business men of the state. John E. Sullivan and Michael Sullivan of Fond du Lac and 
James Sullivan of Meeme are his sons.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 16, 1894  P. 3
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(1860 Meeme census:
Jeremiah Sullivan age 45; Mary 10; John 8; James 6; 
Michael 4; Margaret 2) 
(Note it may be his wife Mary d. 1859 and is buried in St. Isidore's/
she is listed as O'Sullivan)
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Jeremiah Sullivan
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Jeremiah Sullivan
Event Type Death
Event Date 1894
Event Place Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender Male
Age 78
Race W
Occupation Farmer
Birth Year (Estimated) 1816
Birthplace County Claire, Ireland
Burial Place Meeme,
Cemetery St. Isadore's Catholic Cemetery
Father's Name Sullivan
Mother's Name Sullivan
Spouse's Name Callive
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
Jeremiah Sullivan, 1894; citing Death, Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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Jeremiah Sullivan
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Jeremiah Sullivan
Gender Male
Burial Place Meeme,
Death Date 13 Aug 1894
Death Place Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 78
Birth Date 1816
Birthplace Co., Claire, Ireland
Occupation Farmer
Race White
Marital Status Unknown
Spouse's Name Callive
Father's Name Sullivan	
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch 
Jeremiah Sullivan, 13 Aug 1894; citing St. Isadore'S Catholic Cemetery, Meeme, Manitowoc Co.


JOHN SULLIVAN

John Sullivan, Jr., 24 years of age, died at the home of his mother, 
Mrs. John Sullivan, 709? South Eighteenth street, Saturday afternoon 
of influenza. Burial took place at Osman yesterday. One brother and 
two sisters also survive. 
With his mother and brother, he conducted the saloon and dance hall 
at Osman, which was destroyed by fire several months ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 29, 1918, Page 4
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John Sullivan died Saturday afternoon at the hospital of pneumonia, 
which resulted from an attack of influenza. He was sick less than a 
week and his death was unexpected. He was 24 years of age and was 
born and reared in the Town of Liberty. A year ago last New Year's, 
the home in Liberty was destroyed by fire and a younger brother, 
Joseph, died from burns he sustained in the fire. Mrs. Sullivan then 
rented the farm and removed with the family to this city and now again 
affliction has come to them. The husband and father, Dan Sullivan died 
some six years ago. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sarah 
Sullivan; two brothers, Con and Raymond and three sisters, Mary, Agnes 
and Annie Sullivan. The funeral was held Monday morning. Interment was 
in St. Isidore's Cemetery in Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 31, 1918
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(John Sullivan/d. 1918/par. Daniel Sullivan/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.221)


JOSEPH SULLIVAN

JOSEPH SULLIVAN, 17 YEAR OLD OSMAN BOY, 
BURNED WHEN HOME IS DESTROYED, DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mistake of Youth who Used Gasoline to Start Fire, Causes Sad Tragedy. 
Mother and Brother Burned. Sister Freezes Feet in Going to Neighbor’s 
Home When Fire Breaks Out
Joseph Sullivan, the Osman youth who was seriously burned in a fire 
which destroyed the family home, two miles north of Osman Saturday 
morning, died at the hospital here Sunday evening. The youth, who 
was 17, suffered agony for forty hours before death relieved him. 
Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, mother of the dead youth and a brother, John 
Sullivan, were badly burned in an attempt to rescue the lad whose 
body was a flaming torch following an explosion when the dead boy 
presumed to have used gasoline instead of kerosene in starting a 
fire. The explosion blew out a partition in the house and spread 
the flames and young Sullivan, with his clothes ignited rushed from 
the house into the open air, the wind fanning the flames and making 
impossible rescuing the boy. 
Mother and brother rushed to his aid and succeeded in smothering 
the flames with rugs and ? but not before the injured boy had been 
fatally burned. Miss ? Sullivan, a sister, had (illegible) when she 
walked to the home of neighbors to summon as ? in fighting the flames 
to save the burning home. Miss Sullivan having rushed from the home 
with only a pair of house slippers on her feet and but scantily 
clothed, the family having just been awakened. 
The dead youth was the first to awaken Saturday morning and after 
dressing had laid the fire and then secured a can of oil from a shed 
in the rear of the house. It is thought that the darkness of the early 
morning he secured a can of gasoline instead of kerosene and when the 
oil was poured into the fire an explosion occurred which ripped a 
partition of the room wholly out and the flames ignited the curtains 
and carpets. With his clothing afire and suffering from the pains of 
his burns young Sullivan dashed from the house into the air and when 
his brother reached him had been so seriously burned that he survived 
only a short time after being brought here. 
The home was completely destroyed with its contents, it having been 
impossible to save anything from the flames. The tragedy arouses 
widespread sympathy for the family which is well known in this city. 
Mrs. Sullivan and her son who were burned in attempting to save the 
dead boy, will survive. Funeral services for Joseph Sullivan will 
be held from the home of his brother, Cornelius Sullivan at Osman 
tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 02, 1917, Page 1
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He is survived by his mother, brothers, Cornelius, John, Raymond and three 
sisters, Mary, Agnes and Annie. Joseph was a promising young fellow and the 
mainstay of his mother who is the widow of the late Dan Sullivan. His untimely 
and tragic death is regretted by the whole community. The funeral was held 
Wednesday from St. Isadore's Church and was largely attended. Those from outside 
who attended the funeral were: Con Sullivan, Mrs. John Sullivan and her two sons, 
William and Joseph and Michael Burns of Milwaukee, Joseph Connell and Mr. and 
Mrs. E.S. Crowe of Manitowoc.
Agnes Sullivan, a sister of the deceased her feet quite badly frozen while 
running over to Joe Leschke's, the nearest neighbor, some forty rods distant 
to give the alarm. She is now at the hospital at Manitowoc. John Sullivan and 
his mother had their hands burned but not seriously.
The fire had gained considerable headway before neighbors arrived and nothing 
could be done and practically nothing in the house was saved. The property was 
insured in the Newton Company for about $120 on the building and household 
goods.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 4, 1917
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(Joseph Sullivan/d. 1 Jan. 1917/age 16 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.220)


JULIA A. SULLIVAN

Miss Julia A. Sullivan, daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan of Osman, and former 
county teacher who has been located in Chicago in recent years, died suddenly 
in that city last night.
The body will be brought to the Nennig funeral home at St. Wendel Saturday 
afternoon. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral 
home and at 9:30 o’clock from the St. Isadore’s church at Osman, the Rev. Edward 
Wagner officiating.
Miss Sullivan was born in Meeme in 1884 and after attending rural schools in 
Meeme enrolled in the County Training school from where she was graduated. She 
taught school in the county for a number of years and went to Chicago to accept 
a position as bookkeeper for the Bartlett Real Estate Company.
Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Kathryn Sullivan of Osman; three brothers, Ervin 
and Emmett of Osman, Raphael of Grand Rapids, Mich. Her father and four sisters 
preceded her in death.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday evening on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1941   P. 2


SARAH SULLIVAN

Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, widow of the late Daniel Sullivan, passed away Monday 
morning at the home, 421 Riverview drive. Funeral services will be held 
Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock from St. Boniface church with interment 
at Calvary cemetery. The deceased has been in failing health for the past 
two years.
The deceased was born in the town of Liberty sixty years ago, her maiden 
name being Sarah Burns. She was married to Daniel Sullivan and they lived 
in the town of Liberty. On his death seventeen years ago she removed to 
this city to make her home.
Three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Koutnik, Mrs. Edward Stueber and Mrs. Otto 
Reif, and two sons, Conrad and Ray Sullivan, all of this city, one sister, 
Mrs. Harry Ebmeier, Milwaukee, and six brothers, William, Joseph and Michael 
Burns of Milwaukee, Edward of Eden, Wis., and Thomas and John of Seymour, 
Wis. survive.
The deceased was a member of St. Ann’s society.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 3, 1929  P. 15
(The newspaper is in error she is buried in this cemetery)


ANN ROSE TAUGHER

A daughter of Michael Taugher of Newton, aged 18, died of diphtheria on
Friday last. She had about fully recovered and the doctor in attendance
said she was out of danger, but she took a relapse and died quite suddenly.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 17, 1881
******
(Note: Michael looks like Nic. on the census, but apparently it should be
Mic.)


TAUGHER FOUR CHILDREN

Meeme news:
Anthony Taugher lost four children by diphtheria last week. On Wednesday,
the youngest whose age was about three years, died, and on the following day
the eyes of two others, whose ages were respectively five and seven, were
closed in death. The three were buried in one grave on Friday. On Saturday
another, aged about eleven fell a victim to the fell destroyer. This indeed 
is a deep affliction and the disconsolate parents have the heartfelt sympathy 
of every one in their terrible anguish and distress.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 27, 1881
********
(NOTE:  1880 Newton Census: Anthony 47, Bridget 40, J.P. son 17, Bridget dau. 19,
Cate dau. 15, That son 13, M.A. son 11, A.J. son 9, M.E. son 6, Agnes dau. 3, 
Lilly dau. 8 months/
The four children are probably A.J.; M.E.; Agnes and Lilly. There is a Mary
listed in the cem. names, but there is no Mary on the 1880 census.)


LUCY TAUGHER

MRS. TAUGHER, OLD RESIDENT, PASSES AWAY 
Death came suddenly to Mrs. Thomas Taugher at her home on So. Twelfth street 
Monday afternoon when she suffered a heart attack. Mrs. Taugher, who was 84 
years of age, had not been seriously ill but her advanced age made her easy 
prey to the trouble from which she suffered. The funeral will be held Thursday 
morning at 9 at St. Boniface church, the Rev. Kersten officiating and burial 
will be at Osman.
Mrs. Taugher was born in Ireland and came to America in her youth and had 
resided here many years, the family having resided at Newton previous to 
removing to this city. Mr. Taugher died four years ago and six children survive 
to mourn the loss of their mother, being, Mrs. M. Crimmins, Mrs. John Molane, 
Chicago; Mrs. M. Burns, Mrs. Anna Romain and Miss Ella, this city and M. J. 
Taugher, of Santa Monica, Cal.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 16, 1924  P. 2
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Mrs. Thomas Taugher, died Monday afternoon at her home on South 12th Street after 
a few week’s illness. She was 84 years of age. Mrs. Taugher was born in Ireland 
and came to America as a young girl. After her marriage to Thomas Taugher, they 
settled on a farm in Newton. Some 15 years ago, they transferred the farm to their 
son, Michael and removed to this city. Mr. Taugher died four years ago. The deceased 
is survived by six children, Mrs. M. Crimmins and Mrs. John Malone of Chicago, Mrs. 
M. Burns of Tennessee, Michaell J. Taugher of Santa Monica, Calif., Mrs. Anna Romain 
of this city and Miss Ella Taugher of Calif. Mrs. Taugher was a woman of strong 
Christian character, patient, loving and self-sacrificing. Her devotion as wife and 
mother will long linger as a fragrant memory in the hearts of her children. The 
funeral was held this morning from St. Boniface Church. Interment was in St. Isadore’s 
cemetery in Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1924


MARGARET AGNES TAUGHER

Death Tues. last week in Meeme of a 20 yr. old daughter of farmer 
Thomas Taugher, from a tumor. The burial took place Fri. at the 
Catholic Cemetery in Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897
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After a prolonged illness Margaret Taugher died at the home of her parents on 
Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Although the fact of Miss Taugher's failing health had been 
evident for some time, her numerous friends were greatly shocked to hear the 
announcement of her death.
She was one of Manitowoc county's most prominent school teachers, and being 
endowed with talents of an exceptionally high degree, she would have accomplished 
much in her chosen field of labor had she been spared her health. It is therefore 
more sad to realize that this promising young lady should be called away almost at 
the beginning of her career. Being of an amiable and kind hearted disposition she 
enjoyed the love and esteem of all who knew her. Of her we may truly quote the 
poet's word
"None knew her but to lover her.
None named her but to praise."
Her funeral took place from St. Isadore's church, Meeme, Friday, Sept. 10th, her 
body being followed to the grave by a vast concourse of people, to pay their last 
tribute of respect to their dead friend. She was young in years but she built for 
herself a monument which time will not corrode and which eternity shall preserve.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 16, 1897  pg. 2
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Maple Grove:
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Keehan and Misses Maggie and Katie Mullens attended the funeral 
of Maggie Taugher at Meeme last Friday. Miss Taugher taught school here for 
several terms and was well known in this vicinity.
Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 17, 1897
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(age 22 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)
*******
Margaret Agnes Taugher
birth: 4 February 1875 Manitowoc
death: 7 September 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme, Wis.
residence: 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Thomas Taugher
mother: Lucy Hogan
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY TAUGHER    (d. 1864)

DIED:
In the town of Liberty, on Tuesday, February 14, Mary, wife of James Taugher, 
Esq., aged 30 years.
The diseased(sic) was highly esteemed by her neighbors. A large concourse of 
people followed her remains to the grave.
Rev. Owen McGinnty Catholic Pastor of the Meeme Church preached an eloquent 
sermon on the mournful occasion. 
Manitowoc Pilot  Friday, February 26, 1864  pg. 1


THOMAS TAUGHER

Thomas Taugher died at the family residence, 1214 So. 11 St., yesterday after 
a short illness, aged eighty-two years. He was born in County Mayo, Ireland, 
Nov. 11, 1837. A short time after his arrival in this country he settled on a 
farm in the town of Newton where he resided until ten years ago when he moved 
to this city. He leaves a widow and seven children, two of whom, Mrs. C. 
Gauthier and Mrs. M. Burns are of this city. The funeral will be held Saturday 
morning at 9 from St. Boniface church and burial will be at Osman.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 30, 1920  P. 1
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Thomas Taugher, an old settler of the county died at his home, 1214 
South Eleventh Street, last Thursday afternoon, after a few days' 
illness. He was born in Ireland and was 82 years of age. Shortly after 
his arrival in this country he settled on a farm in the Town of Newton 
where he resided up to ten years ago when he disposed of the farm to 
his son, Michael, and moved to this city. Thomas Taughter was a man of 
good principles, upright and conscientious in all his dealing with his 
fellow man. He was a valued friend, a good neighbor, a true and faithful 
husband and a generous and affectionate father. The deceased is survived 
by his wife and seven children, two of whome reside in this city, being 
Mrs. C. Gauthier and Mrs. Michael Burns. Two daughters reside in Chicago, 
two in Oregon and Michael at Ocean Park, Cal. All were present at the 
funeral except the two in Oregon. The funeral was held Saturday morning 
from St. Boniface Church. Interment was in St. Isadore's Cemetery in 
Meeme.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were the Mesdames K. 
head, P.O. Laughlin, P. Kneeland and K. Kogee, Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Taugher 
and Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Taughter, all of Milwaukee; the Mesdames M. and 
Patrick Hayes of Green Bay and John Taughter of Kaukauna.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1920


MARY THORNTON    (d. 1873)

We regret to announce that the estimable wife of Hon. Thos. Thorton, of the 
town of Cato, Manitowoc county, departed for "the better land' on the 11th 
inst.  
The bereft husband and children have the sincere sympathy of many friends in 
this county. She was one of the best, truest and noblest women it was ever 
our fortune to become acquainted with, and we cannot refrain from dropping a 
tear in her memory.
Chilton Times - March 15, 1873
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(Stone erected by John Shanahan.)


MICHAEL THORNTON

DIED
In the town of Cato, Manitowoc county, on the 30th of August, Michael, oldest 
son of Thomas and Mary Thornton, aged three years and six months.
This child was more than ordinary bright and intelligent, and in his early 
loss the fond parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends.
The Manitowoc Pilot, September 6, 1861


SARAH THORNTON    (Tornton on stone)

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
The funeral of Miss Sarah Thornton(sic), daughter of Thomas Thornton 
of Cato, took place April 26. She was buried in the St. Isadore 
cemetery in Meeme. At the time of her death she was 19 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 4, 1911  pg. 1


FRANK TINTINGER

Frank Tintinger, 71, lifelong resident of the county, died early today 
at the farm home at Osman, in the town of Meeme. He had been ill a years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., from the home and at 
nine o'clock from the St. Isadore's Catholic church, Osman, the Rev. 
Edward Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Tintinger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tintinger, was born in Meeme 
in 1868 and before locating on the present homestead 35 years ago was a 
farmer at School Hill.
Survivors are a brother, Peter, of Meeme; two sisters, Mrs. John Rader 
of Meeme, and Mrs. John Zangs of St. Paul.
The body will be moved to the Tintinger home Thursday afternoon from 
the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 2, 1939 P.2


JOHN TINTINGER

John Tintinger, 73, Meeme Resident for 68 Years Dies.  John Tintinger, 73, 
a resident of Manitowoc county for 68 years passed away last night at the 
farm home in the town of Meeme.  The deceased was born in Paris, France and 
came to this country with his parents when a boy of five years.  He has 
always resided here.  His wife passed away in 1908 (sic).  He is survived 
by two brothers, Peter and Frank of Meeme and three sisters, Mrs. John Rader 
of Meeme, Mrs. Kate Partswald of Milwaukee and Mrs. Maggie Zantz of St. Paul.  
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Osman Catholic church.  
(Manitowoc Herald-News, Mon., June 9, 1930)
********
note: John Tintinger is the son of Peter and Margaret Johannes Tintinger.
John's first wife, Katherine Schad, was born 11 Sept. 1860. They married 
at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz on 16 Jun 1885.  She died on 23 Mar 1886 
in Meeme Twp. and was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill WI.
(obit and note sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARGARET (BEYER) TINTINGER   (d. 1898)

Frau John Tintinger, nahe Schulberg, ist einem chronischen Leiden am 5 Januar erlegen.  
Die Verststorbene erreichte ein Alter von 29 Jahren.  
(Sheboygan Zeitung, Wed. Jan. 12, 1898, “Franklin column”, p. 5)
translation:  Mrs. John Tintinger, from School Hill neighborhood, died on January 5 
after a chronic illness. The deceased was 29 years old.

The wife who is buried with him is Margaret Beyer, daughter of Gerhard and 
Margaret Petrie Beyer. She was born in Russell Twp, Sheboygan Co. on 11 Aug 1869, 
was baptised at St. Anna Church, New Holstein Twp, Calumet Co. on 28 August 1869.
She was the daughter of Gerhard and Margaret Petri Beyer.  
The correct date for her death is 5 Jan 1898 which can be ascertained by comparing 
her county death record with the cemetery transcription
(obit and note sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARGARET TINTINGER    (d. 1909)

Notes From Osman:
Mrs. Tintinger died last Thursday after a few days' illness. She 
was about 80 years of age. Her death was a shock to her family and 
friends, who had no idea her condition was critical. Mrs. Tintinger 
was a pioneer settler and was highly esteemed by a large circle of 
friends. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. The 
funeral was held on Saturday from St. Isadore's church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 26, 1909  pg. 8
********
(Margaret Tintinger/d. 21 Aug. 1909/age 77 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.215)


MICHAEL TINTINGER

Michael Tintinger, well-known resident of our city, died Monday in Holy
Family Hospital. He had worked in the coal business, then later was 
proprietor of a loan office. The deceased is survived by his parents, 
residing in Meeme, and several sisters. The body was taken to Meeme for 
burial.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907
********
Michael Tintinger died Monday evening at the Holy Family hospital 
after a few weeks’ illness with kidney trouble. He had been taken to 
the hospital about a week before his death, but his condition was not 
thought to be serious.
Mr. Tintinger was born on a farm in the town of Meeme Nov. 15, 1863, 
where he grew to manhood. He purchased a farm in that town which he 
sold after a few years and came to Manitowoc about eight years ago 
and he had made his home here since. He was engaged in the wood and 
coal business with Fred. A. Luecke for about three years. A year ago 
the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Tintinger retiring from the business. 
He then engaged in the livery business, but not finding it to his 
liking, he disposed of it a few months ago.
Michael Tintinger was a devout Christian and a man of good moral character. 
He was honest, upright and just possessed of a quiet, unassuming 
disposition, and a large circle of friends. He was a member of the 
Catholic Order of Foresters.
He was a bachelor and leaves a father and mother, three brothers, John, 
Frank and Peter, all of the town of Meeme; and three sisters, Mrs. John 
Rader of Meeme, Mrs. Otto Patzwald and Mrs. John Zangs, of Milwaukee.
The funeral takes place this (Thursday) forenoon from St. Isadore’s 
church in Meeme, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 26, 1907
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Notes From Liberty:
The funeral of Michael Tintinger at Osman last Thursday was largely attended. 
The pall bearers, members of the Catholic Order of Foresters, were A.J. Clark, 
John Peppard, Frank Jagochinski, P.A. Miller, Walter Joyce and Geo. Orth.
Others from Manitowoc who attended the funeral were Dan Tracy, Anton 
Karnofsky, Jas. Cody and Ben Kumbale.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 2, 1908 pg. 8
********
(Michael Tintinger/d. 26 Dec. 1907/age 44 yrs./from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.214)


PETER TINTINGER    (d. 1908)

Mr. Peter Tintinger, a pioneer settler of the county, died at his 
home in Meeme Thursday morning of last week after a short illness, 
aged about 80 years. Mr. Tintinger was a good, honest man and was 
well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his aged wife, 
and three sons, John, Peter and Frank of Meeme and three daughters, 
Mrs. John Rader of Meeme, Mrs. Otto Patzwald and Mrs. John Zangs 
of Milwaukee. The funeral took place Saturday from St. Isadore's 
church in Meeme, Rev. J. M. Phelan officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 25, 1908  pg. 1
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(Peter Tintinger/d. 20 June 1908/age 83 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.214)


PETER TINTINGER    (d. 1960)

Peter Tintinger, 90, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of a nephew 
and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Rader, R. 1, Newton, with whom he resided for 
the past two months.
Born in School Hill on March 5, 1870, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tintinger 
Sr., he was baptized by Father Oswald, founder of St. Nazianz. 
When 10 years of age he moved from School Hill with his family to a farm on 
R. 1, Newton, across the road from the Rader home where he died. He lived there 
until two months ago, but had retired from farming 15 years ago. As a young man 
he was employed as a shoemaker at Schol Hill and Kiel.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Margaret Zangs of St. Paul, Minn., and nieces and 
nephews. Besides his parents two brothers, Frank and John, with whom he resided 
for many years, preceded him ni death.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church 
with the Rev. Alfred M. Loehr, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc from 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, May 23, 1960 


JOHN TODD

Notes From Osman:
The funeral of John Todd, commonly known as John Gallagher, took 
place here last Monday. He committed suicide last Friday at noon by 
hanging himself with a rope from the purloin in his sister's barn in 
Manitowoc Rapids, west of Silver Lake. He had made his home there 
since her husband died some five years ago. He was never married and 
was about 60 years of age. Why he took his life is a mystery as he 
was always in a happy mood. For several weeks his health had been 
poor and he suffered from a severe headache. It is believed that he 
was mentally unbalanced when he committed the rash act. His body was 
found hanging in the barn by one of the household who went out to call 
him to dinner, as he was preparing to cut feed the following day. 
People who knew him well were dumbfounded when they heard that he had 
taken his life and the consensus of opinion was that he must have lost 
his reason at the time. Mr. Todd worked for several years for the 
Seating Company at Manitowoc and boarded at the Tracy hotel. He was 
well liked and all who knew him regret that he came to such a sad 
ending. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters of the half 
blood.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 13, 1913  pg. 8
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(age 58 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.218)


KENNETH B. TOLLEFSON

Kenneth B. Tollefson, 61, of 3104 South Clay St., Green Bay, died Monday evening, 
Feb. 18, at a Green Bay Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Resurrection Catholic Church, Green 
Bay. Msgr. James Feeley will officiate and burial will be in St. Isadore Cemetery, 
Osman.
Mr. Tollefson was born June 17, 1923, in the Township of Manitowoc, son of the 
late Anton and Josephine Hein Tollefson. He served with the United States Navy 
in World War II from 1943 to 1946 aboard the destroyer the USS Mayrant in the 
Pacific Theatre. He married Margaret Rader June 5, 1948, at St. Isadore Catholic 
Church, Osman, and they lived in the Green Bay area since 1964. For 27-1/2 years 
he was employed with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Drivers 
License Bureau, retiring five years ago.
Survivors include his wife; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver and Alice 
Tollefson of Mishicot and Anton and Adeline Tollefson of Manitowoc; a brother-in-
law and sister-in-law, Joseph and Marilyn Rader of Osman, Wis., nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Eugene.
Friends may call at Kotter Funeral Home, 860 North Webster Ave., DePere, 4 o'clock 
to 9 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon, where a prayer service will be 8 o'clock 
this evening.
Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1985  P. 3


MARGARET M. TOLLEFSON

Margaret M. Tollefson, 78, a former Newton resident, currently of Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, March 13, 2003, 
at Shady Lane. 
She was born July 24, 1924, in Newton, daughter of the late John and Stella 
Walsch Rader. Margaret was a graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1941. 
In 1948, she married Kenneth Tollefson at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. 
After high school Margaret worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 24 years. At 
the age of 43 she took her talents and started to work at the Paper Converting 
Machine Co. in Green Bay as a traffic manager, retiring in 1985. Kenny and 
Margaret lived in Green Bay from 1964 until Kenny’s death in February 1985. 
Margaret moved back to Newton to be closer to her brother and other family 
members. Margaret was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton. 
Survivors include a nephew, Gerald Rader and his wife, Sara Newton and their 
two daughters, Amanda and Lindsey. Other relatives and many friends also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Marilyn 
Rader. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003, at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Isidore 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Osman. We will all miss you dearly. The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 2003  


CATHERINE TRACY

WIDOW OF OLD HOTELMAN HERE DEAD, AGED 82
After a two months illness, Mrs. Catherine Tracy, widow of the late 
Dan Tracy, pioneer Manitowoc hotel man who died ten years ago, passed 
away this morning at her home, 909 Huron street of diseases incident 
to old age. She was 82 years of age. Her maiden name was Catherine 
Morrissey, she having been born at Maple Grove. Following her marriage 
to Mr. Tracy they located on a farm in the town of Liberty near Pigeon 
Lake and about 35 years ago moved to this city where Mr. Tracy conducted 
a hotel on South Tenth street for a number of years until he retired 
from active business. 
Since the death of her husband Mrs. Tracy continued to make Manitowoc 
her home. One sister, Mrs. Lawrence Gill of the town of Maple Grove, 
survives. Burial will take place Tuesday morning at nine o’clock from 
the Sacred Heart church, with burial at Osman.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 18, 1928, Page 2
*******
Mrs. Catherine Tracy, widow of the late Dan Tracy, died at her home on Huron 
Street Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. She had been an invalid for some time. 
Mrs. Tracy was 82 years of age. She was born in Ireland but in early childhood 
came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrissey to Maple Grove, where she 
was reared and married to Dan Tracy some sixty years ago. After her marriage, 
she moved with her husband to a farm in Liberty. About 38 years ago, they sold 
the farm and moved to this city where they conducted a hotel at South Tenth and 
Marshal Streets for twenty years, retiring ten years ago. Mr. Tracy died in 
Oct., 1919.
Mrs. Tracy was esteemed and respected by all who knew her. She was an every day 
Christian. The influence of a pure religion was spread over a life and character 
as spotless as was ever possessed by any of the good women who have lived and 
died during the aged that are gone. She was always ready to lend a helping hand 
in time of need. No one was more willing to aid the suffering, sustain the weak 
and to throw over the frailties of our race, the mantle of charity.
Mrs. Tracy is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Gill of Maple Grove and several 
nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday 
morning. Interment was in St. Isidore Cemetery in Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1928
*********
Bulk of Estate for Charity and Masses
In her will which has been filed for probate with County Judge Chloupek, a portion 
of the estate of Mrs. Catherine Tracy, widow of the late Dan Tracy, is left to 
charity. Under the provisions of the will, St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum of Green Bay 
will receive $50; Sacred Heart and St. Paul's Catholic Churches of this city will 
each receive $500; $1000 is left to Joseph Connell which is to be given for masses 
to be said for Mrs. Tracy and her deceased husband, $400 of this to St. Paul's 
Catholic Church; $300 to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, both of this city and $300 
to St. Isadore's Catholic Church at Osman. The Holy Family hospital is bequeathed 
$300; the McCormick Home at Green Bay, $300; Joseph Tracy of St. Louis, $400; 
Patricia Kittel of Green Bay, $100; Thomas Gill, $500 and the household furniture. 
The residue, if any remain after the gravestone and care of the cemetery lots has 
been provided for, to be divided between John Kittel and Joseph share and share 
alike.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 15, 1928


DANIEL TRACY

Daniel Tracy, a well known resident of Manitowoc succumbed to an 
illness of several weeks, this morning at 6 o'clock at the hospital 
where he was taken a week ago. Thursday evening, in an effort to 
save his life, an operation was performed for prostate ectomy but 
it was of no avail.
Mr. Tracy was born in Kings county, Ireland and was 76 years of age. 
He came to America with his parents when 7 years old. The family 
resided at Buffalo, N.Y., for a few years and came to Manitowoc in 
1854 and settled on 160 acres of woodland in Liberty where the 
deceased grew to manhood and assisted his father in clearing the land 
and after some years they had converted the woods into one of the 
finest farms in Liberty. He received his education in the public 
school and when he became a man he was prominent in local affairs. 
He was twice married. His first wife was a Miss O'Rourke who died 
shortly after their marriage. A few years later he married Miss 
Catherine Morrissey of Maple Grove, who survives him.
Mr. Tracy was a genuine Democrat and always took an active interest 
in politics. He was director of his school for many years and was 
chairman of Liberty for some time. He represented the second assembly 
district in Madison in 1887-89, serving for two years. He was a 
candidate for sheriff on the Democratic ticket in 1894 but was defeated 
by an absurd story that he had said something uncomplimentary of a 
certain nationality. Dan Tracy was absolutely without national bigotry. 
There was no boy ever raised in Manitowoc County with less of national 
intolerance in his nature than Dan Tracy. He filled every position of 
trust he held with credit. He was a man of sturdy character, honest 
and outspoken, true to his friends and to his principles.
He made a trip to Ireland in 1881 and visited the scene of his childhood, 
returning the following year. Some 30 years ago he sold the farm and 
removed to the city and for the past twenty years conducted a hotel and 
saloon on Tenth and Marshal Streets. He rented the place over a year 
ago and has since lived a retired life. In the death of Daniel Tracy, 
Manitowoc suffers a loss of an honest and upright man and a citizen of 
the highest type. Peace to his soul.
The funeral service will be held Saturday morning from Sacred Heart 
Church. Interment will be in St. Isidore's Cemetery in Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 2, 1919


MARY MALLOY TRACY

Mrs. Tracey (sic), mother of Daniel Tracey, well known throughout the county, 
died at her home in Liberty on Friday of last week, age 75 years. She came with 
her husband many years ago to Liberty when the county was a wilderness and almost 
destitute of inhabitants except the hostile Indians. But by constant toil and 
undaunted energy they succeeded in making a comfortable home. Mrs. Tracey though 
well advanced in years was in perfect health almost up to the time of her death. 
The deceased was a devoted parent and a Christian friend generous in her ways and 
pure in character. The interment took place on Sunday in St. Isadore’s Catholic 
cemetery of which church she was a faithful member.
Anon.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 6, 1887
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Mrs. Patrick Tracey(sic), mother of Assemblyman Dan Tracey, died at her home in 
Liberty on Thursday last, at quite an advanced age. She has been a resident of 
Liberty for many years. She was buried on Sunday.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 6, 1887
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(1860 Liberty twp. census:
Patrick Tracey 46; wife Mary 44; Daniel 16)
(1870 Liberty twp. census:
Patrick Trasey 70; wife Mary Trasey/Daniel has his own household)
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Meeme news:
Mrs. Tracy of Liberty died on the 30th. She was one of the early settlers of 
the town and a true and devoted helpmate of a husband who is now left lonely 
and sad. She was about seventy-five years of age and emigrated from Ireland. 
Her body was interred in St. Isadore's Cemetery on the 2nd inst., and was 
followed to the grave by a long procession of mourners.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Jan. 18, 1887
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Mr. Patrick Malloy, formerly of Liberty but now of Nebraska was called hither 
by the illness of his sister, Mrs. Tracy.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Jan. 18, 1887


PATRICK TRACY

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1892)
DIED - 
In the Town of DePere on May 16, 1892, Patrick Tracy. He came to Wisconsin in 
1854 and lived in the Town of Liberty for thirty-six years. He was 83 years 
old at the time of his death.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 24, 1917


THECKLA WAGNER

Mrs. Theodore (Ted) Wagner, 50, of Rt. 1, Newton, died suddenly Saturday 
evening at her home. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. 
The former Theckla Schwinn, she was born July 6, 1904 in the town of Herman, 
a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Wolf Schwinn.
She attended rural schools and was married to Mr. Wagner of St. Nazianz on 
Sept. 14, 1926 at St. Wendel Catholic Church by the Rev. Henry Letz.
Following marriage the couple lived in Manitowoc for a short time, later 
moving to the town of Centerville where Mr. Wagner operates a farm.
She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Isadore Parish, Osman.
Surviving are her husband; three sons, (private); one granddaughter; two 
brothers, Edward and Paul Schwinn of R. 1, Cleveland; and three sisters, 
Mrs. Edward Klein of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph Scheidt Sr. and Mrs. Ray Gries 
of Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Caroline, in infancy; one sister 
and two brothers. 
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapel, 
Cleveland, and at 9:30 at St. Isadore Church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum, 
pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 7 o’clock this evening. 
The Rosary Society will recite the rosary at the funeral chapel at 7:30 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, November 1, 1954  P. 20 


THEODORE WAGNER

Theodore H. (Ted) Wagner, age 96, formerly of 9815 County Trunk F. Newton, died 
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at St. Wendall 
Catholic Church, Cleveland. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Lee Kahrs with burial at St. Isadore Cemetery, Osman.
He was born July 16, 1905, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Albert and 
Mary Gries Wagner. On Sept. 14, 1926, he married the former Thekla Schwinn. She 
preceded him in death Oct. 30, 1954. He then married the former Amanda (Theilbar) 
Avery on May 30, 1963. She preceded him in death May 31, 1999. Ted was a Newton 
resident all his life and also owned and operated a dairy farm. He was a member 
of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, and Cleveland Senior Citizens. Ted was a 
former member of Farm Bureau.
Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law: John A. and Evangeline Wagner, 
Newton; ClarAnn Wagner, Manitowoc; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law: Dale and 
Ruth Avery, Whitelaw; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law: Jan and Mark Rasmussen, 
Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, five stepgrandchidren, 25 great-grandchildren, 13 
step greatgrandchildren; four brothers and five sisters-in-law: Francis Wagner, 
Kiel; Henry and Gertrude Wagner, Kiel; Clarence and Marion Wagner, Valders; John G. 
and Florence Wagner, Wrightstown; Lillian Wagner, Sheboygan; Adeline Wagner, Kiel; 
and a sister and brother-in-law: Marie and Kenneth Bonde, Milwaukee. Also surviving 
are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by 
two sons and one daughter-in-law: Robert and Patricia Wagner; LeRoy Wagner; an 
infant daughter: Caroline; four brothers: Edwin, Herbert, Walter and Stephen Wagner; 
a sister: Alice Wagner and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Wendall (sic) Catholic Church, 
Cleveland, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family would like to thank the staffs at St. Mary's Home, Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Alterra Sterling House of Manitowoc, and the Knier Adult Home for 
the compassionate care and support provided to Ted and his family.
Ted enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, gardening and woodworking. He 
will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 2002  P. A5


CATHERINE WALSH

Mrs. Thomas Walsh Sr., 76, of Osman, died last night at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Roland Meyer, 902 South 20th street, following a 
lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Isadore Catholic church in 
Osman, the Rev. Robert Klein officiating. Burial will be in the 
adjoining church cemetery.
Mrs. Walsh, nee Kathryn Gallagher, was born in 1871 in Osman, and was 
married to Thomas Walsh in 1898. Mr. Walsh died 25 years ago.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. John Rader and Mrs. Ray Schnell of 
Osman, Mrs. Edwin Ruchhoeft, Mrs. Roland Meyer and Mrs. Jule Peterson 
of Manitowoc; two sons, William and Thomas Jr., of Osman; 17 grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until 
the time of services on Monday. The members of the Rosary society of 
St. Isadore's church and the Rev. Robert Klein will recite the rosary 
at the funeral home at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 28, 1947 P.2


JANE WALSH    (d. 1889)

Mrs. Michael Trainor of Manitowoc Rapids died on Saturday last. 
She was interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Meeme on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 17, 1889 pg. 3
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(age 24 yrs/wife of Michael Trainor/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.203)
(Note: She is on the same stone with her sisters, listed with Walsh)
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TRAINER: Michael Joseph  (Michael J. Lainor on co. mar. index)
m: 6 Sept. 1887 (from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.381)
      (co. mar. index v.5 p.365/he is in the L's)
to: Joanna Theresa Walsh (Jane Walsh on co. mar. index)
*********
Her husband d. 1890 and is buried at Silver Lake which Alverno St. Joseph cem.
Name     Michael Trainor    
 Event Type     Death    
 Event Date     1890    
 Event Place     Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin    
 Gender     Male    
 Age     30    
 Race     W    
 Occupation     Farmer    
 Birth Year (Estimated)     1860    
 Birthplace     New York    
 Burial Place     Silver Lake    
 Cemetery     Cath Cem    
 Father's Name    Patrick Trainor     
 Mother's Name    Julia Trainor 


JANE WALSH    (d. 1924)

ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF COUNTY DIES
Mrs. Jane Welsh (sic), widow of Lawrence Welsh, one of Manitowoc 
county's earliest pioneers, died at her home in the town of Newton, a mile 
east of Osman, Saturday evening, death being due to infirmities incident to 
old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with services at 
St. Isadore's Catholic church at Osman.
Mrs. Welsh came to Manitowoc county three quarters of a century ago the 
family making its home in Meeme. She is reputed to be ninety five years of age, 
her husband having preceded her in death thirty years ago. Of a once large family 
of children only two survive their mother, John with whom she made her home 
and Miss Nellie Welsh of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News  Monday, February 25, 1924  pg. 2
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Osman news:
Mrs. Jane Walsh died at the home of Mrs. Thos. Walsh Saturday evening. 
The deceased was 99 years of age and had been ill for the last few weeks. 
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Clemens of Chicago, and one 
son John, who resides here. Funeral services were held at St. Isadore's 
church on Tuesday morning.
********
Miss Leona Walsh, who teaches at Chilton attended the funeral of her 
grandmother, Mrs. Jane Walsh.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, February 28, 1924  pg. 4


JOHN WALSH    (d. 1925)

Notes from Osman:
John Walsh, an old resident of Liberty, died at the hospital at Manitowoc Sunday 
morning, aged about 70 years. His death resulted from burns which he suffered a 
few weeks ago when his clothing took fire while preparing dinner. He was never 
married and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nellie Clemens of Chicago.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. 
T.J. Walsh, services at St. Fidelis Church, Rev. E.J. Schmit officiating. 
Interment was in St. Isadore's cemetery. His sister was here for the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 3, 1925


LAURENCE WALSH    (d. 1883)

Larry Walsh of Newton died quite suddenly on Thursday of last week. He felt 
somewhat indisposed and took to his bed. He fell into a slumber which in a 
few hours ended in death. Mr. Walsh was an old resident of Newton and was in 
comfortable circumstances.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 3, 1884


LAWRENCE R. WALSH

Lawrence R. Walsh, age 57, of 9804 County Highway F., Newton, died on Friday 
afternoon, Nov. 21, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Isidore Catholic 
Cemetery, Osman.
Larry was born on February 20, 1946, in Newton, son of Lucille (Holschbach) Walsh 
and the late Thomas Walsh. He was a graduate of Valders High school with the class 
of 1964. Larry owned and operated the family farm in Newton his entire life.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law: Victor and Lynn Walsh of 
Manitowoc, Kenneth Walsh of Newton, Terry and Claire Walsh of Allenton; one daughter: 
Nicole Walsh and boyfriend, Tim Anderson of Loveland, Colo.; mother: Lucille Walsh 
of Newton; two grandsons: Mitchell and Connor Walsh; two sisters and one brother-in-
law: Louette Erickson of Manitowoc, Nancy and Paul Muench of Newton; one sister-in-
law: Jean Walsh of Whitelaw; and the mother of his children: Eileen Leschke of Newton. 
Other survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Larry was also preceded in death by one brother, Jerome Walsh.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 
2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton where a prayer service 
will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m. led by Paul Gleichner.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 2003 P. A3


LUCILLE WALSH

Lucille (Holschbach) Walsh, age 92 a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 9716 CTH F, Newton died peacefully on Friday, August 23, 
2013 at the Center.
Lucille was born in Manitowoc on April 23, 1921 to the late Alis and Lillian 
(Ackerman) Holschbach. On May 8, 1943 she married Thomas J. Walsh at St. Andrews 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1988. Together 
they owned and operated a dary farm in the town of Newton. Lucille enjoyed the 
Green Bay Packers as well as a member of Pigeon Lake Garden club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends further suvive.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents: Alois and Lillian Holschbach, 
husband: Thomas J. Walsh, two sons: Lawrence R. Walsh and Jerome R. Walsh, seven 
brothers: Leonard, Arthur, Harold, John, Earl, Orville and Gerald Holschbach, two 
sisters-in-law: Grace Holschbach and Theresa Waack, two brothers-in-law: Victor 
Meyer and Leroy Wagner.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton 
at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dave Beaudry, with burial to follow at St. Isidore Cemetery, 
Osman.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 4:30 
P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the church. A prayer service will conclude the visitation 
at 7:30 P.M. led by Sister Marlita Henseler. The visitation wil continue on Wednesday, 
August 28, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 A.M.
Expression of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc for all of their care and compassion they showed to mom and our family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


MAGDELANE WALSH

Death on Fri. of a 4-mo. old daughter of Town Newton 
resident Thomas Welsch. The funeral was Sun. in Osman.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901 
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The four months old daughter of Thos. And Mrs. Walsh of Newton, died 
on Friday of last week and was buried on Saturday in the churchyard 
at Osman.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 24, 1901


MICHAEL WALSH

Steinthal news:
Also the death of Michael Walsh, brother of Thos. Walsh, 
aged 18 or 19 years.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 19, 1886 P.3
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(Note: This was part of more news about other deaths)


THOMAS WALSH    (d. 1922)

Death claims Thos. Walsh, Osman pioneer
Thomas Walsh, one of the most prominent farmers of Newton, died at his home at 
Osman Monday at the age of 57 years, his demise being due to Bright's disease. 
Mr. Walsh, who was born in Newton, Oct. 3, 1864, had spent his entire life on 
the farm, where death came to him.
For thirteen years Mr. Walsh was a school teacher of the county and one of the 
most popular teachers the county has ever had. He took a prominent part in 
politics in the county and served in many offices of his town and enjoyed the 
respect and esteem of his townsmen and was known throughout the county as a man 
of high character, honest and trustworthy and a man who was always ready to do 
a turn for a friend. He served as secretary of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, 
retiring a few years ago because of his health. 
He was married June 1, 1898, to Kathryn Gallagher, who, with seven children, 
survive him, they being Mrs. John Rader Jr., Mary, William, Isabel, Leona, Marcella 
and Thomas, all at home. One sister, Mrs. Arthur Clemens of Chicago, and a brother, 
John of Liberty, also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 at St. Isadore's church at 
Osman and will be under auspices of local branch No. 68 of the Catholic Knights of 
Wisconsin. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 31, 1922
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Notes From Osman
Thomas Walsh, a prominent citizen of this locality, died Monday night 
after an illness of several months. He was about 58 years of age and 
was born and played as a child on the farm where he died. He was a 
teacher of the county for thirteen years and was one of high standing. 
He held various town offices and was secretary of the local branch of 
the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin for many years. He was a man of good 
habits and fine moral character. Mr. Walsh was a practical matter-of-
fact man, but had his own way of extracting merriment from life as it 
went along and he was not disposed to worry about matters that could be 
bettered in other ways. This cheerful spirit remained with him to the 
last. He was a good neighbor and when Thomas Walsh died the grief that 
was felt in the community was widespread and sincere.
Mr. Walsh was married June 1, 1898 to Kathryn Gallagher, who, with seven 
children, survive him. The children are Mrs. John Rader Jr., and Mary, 
William, Isabel, Leona, Marcella and Thomas, all at home. His aged mother, 
one sister, Mrs. Arthur Clemens of Chicago, and a brother, John of Liberty, 
also survive.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning from St. Isadore’s church. The 
Catholic Knights will attend in a body. Peace to his soul.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 2, 1922


THOMAS J. WALSH     (d. 1988)

Thomas J. Walsh, 73, of 9716 County Trunk F, Newton, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, 
May 4, 1988 at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 9:45 am 
Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 am at St. Isidore Catholic 
Church, Osman. The Rev. Lee J. Kahrs will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in St. Isidore Church Cemetery.
Mr. Walsh was born April 18, 1915 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Thomas L. and Katherine Galleger Walsh. He married Lucille Holschbach, 
May 8, 1943 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated 
a farm in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County. He was also employed at Kelvinator 
Commercial Products Company, Manitowoc, for 26 years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Walsh 
was a member of Machinists Local 2064.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and 
Eileen Walsh of Newton and Jerome and Jean Walsh of Whitelaw; two daughters and a 
son-in-law, Louette Erickson of Milwaukee and Nancy and Paul Muench of Newton; 13 
grandchildren, Patrick, Steven, Thomas, Victor, Kenny, Terry, Nicole, Cheryl, 
Deanna, Michael, Lynn, Brenda and Keith. He was preceded in death by six sisters 
and a brother.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday, where a 
prayer service will be 8 pm by Father Kahrs.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 5, 1988 page 22


WILLIAM L. WALSH    (d. 1984)

William L. Walsh, 80, formerly of the Town of Liberty, died Wednesday afternoon, 
Feb. 8, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. 
Nazianz and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Charles Mocco 
will offiicate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Walsh was born Nov. 20, 1903, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Thomas 
and Kathryn Galligher Walsh. He attended Osman public schools and farmed in the 
Town of Liberty until his retirement.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lucille Walsh of Rt. 1, 
Newton, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday where a parish prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1984 P. 3


ANTON WALTERBACH

Death last Sat. in Town Meeme of Anton Walterbach. He was born 16 Oct. 1825 
in Ober-Heimbach, Bezirk Coblenz and came to America in 1846, first settling
in Milwaukee. About 2 yrs. later he moved to Meeme where he remained until 
his death. In 1851 he married Elisabeth Laubenheimer. His wife preceded him
in death a few years ago. There were 8 children of the marriage, of whom 6 
are still living. He is survived by 32 grandchildren, a brother David Walterbach 
and a sister Mrs. Rebecca Hubert. The heavily attended funeral took place Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1894 
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)
Anton Walterbach of Meeme died at his home in that town on Friday 
night of last week. He was quite well advanced in years but was 
quite vigorous up to the time of his final sickness. He was one of 
the early settlers of Meeme, having come there in 1848 and through 
industry and economy he became possessed of considerable property 
through the early days and then started a country store and saloon. 
Money flowed into him like water and he purchased a number of the 
finest farms in the neighborhood. These lands he distributed among 
his children. He was a man of iron constitution, long hours of labor 
and hardship did not seem to affect him in the least. He leaves a 
large family, all in comfortable circumstances. He was born in 
Germany in 1826 and immigrated with his parents to America in 1946. 
He remained two years in Milwaukee and came to Meeme in 1848. He 
was married in 1851. His wife and six children survive him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 17, 1919


ANTONE WALTERBACH

WALTERBACH FUNERAL
Funeral services for Antone Walterbach, 78, a former resident of Osman, 
who died last week at Antigo were held at the St. John Catholic church 
in Antigo. He was buried today at St. Isidore cemtery in Osman, with 
the Rev. Robert Klein officiating.
Mr. Walterbach, who formerly operated a tavern and dance hall in Osman 
for about 15 years prior to his moving to Antigo, was born in the town 
of Meeme and married Mary Burns, also of Meeme.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Lary (sic) Blazer, Mrs. Joseph Klein 
and Miss Effie Walterbach, all of Milwaukee; two sons, Harold of Milwaukee 
and Elmer of Five Corners. His wife and three children preceeded him in 
death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 28, 1947 P.2
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Married - Walterbach - Burns
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1891)
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Meeme by Rev. Father Norton, Mr. Anton Walterbach Jr. 
and Miss Mary A. Burns, all of Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916


HAROLD WALTERBACH

A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Walterbach of Meeme died of Diphtheria last week.
The Manitowoc Pilot, March 5, 1896
********
From the File of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – (1896)
A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Walterbach of Meeme, died of diphtheria last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 10, 1921
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(Harold Walterbach/b. 25 Oct. 1893/d. 29 Feb. 1896/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.206)


MARY WALTERBACH

Mrs. Anton Walterbach of Osman, Town Meeme, has died in Chicago 
where she had gone to seek medical help concerning an illness 
which had afflicted her for a long time. The deceased, just 35 
yrs. old, leaves her husband, 5 children, her sorrowing parents 
and several sisters. The body was brought from Chicago to Meeme 
and buried there.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905
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IN MEMORIAM.
The hand of death has called from our midst one of our beloved neighbors, Mrs. 
Anton J. Walterbach died at Mary Thompson's Hospital, Chicago, Ill., Dec. 11, 
1905, of Gastro-Enteritis. Present at the hour of death, by her bedside, were 
her husband, Mr. Anton J. Walterbach of Meeme, Dr. P.T. Burns of Chicago, Mr. 
Luke F. Burns of Manitowoc, Miss Sarah Burns of Chicago, Drs. Robinson and 
Baxter of Chicago, and Nurses Huff, Barker, Boulton, Davison, Carr, Ole, Smith, 
and Albert.
Born in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc Co., state of Wisconsin, March 28th, 
1868 - the eldest daughter of Patrick and Ellen Burns of Meeme.
Every child inherits or acquires some quality in the morning of life, which 
remains steadfast (or ought to) through the trials of this earthly existence. 
Such has been the lot of Mary A. Burns Walterbach. From her mother, the loving 
modesty which carves into the very soul, that beauty which crowns the life of 
the body, which radiates inspiration and light to the household and brings 
success to woman, was inherited - or acquired by the diligent training of her 
mother. With this quality, when Mary A. Burns Walterbach became a mother and 
during the short period of time given her, she exercised it with marked success 
by guideful care in training her family of three boys and three girls. From her 
father, his economic and energetic nature was handed down to be used to instruct 
and guide his grandchildren.
A large number of relatives and friends, at a few hours' notice, had assembled 
at the depot to be in line as the 4:15 train Monday eve steamed into Cleveland, 
bearing the corpse, whence it was taken to her late home at Osman.
Services were held at St. Isadore's church Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. (Rev. Father 
Phelan officiating), where had gathered one of the largest concourses of people 
seen for many years.
Peaceful as death came, none the less peaceful was the life she led. Words may 
tell, ink may print, the pulpit may approve, but such a mother as Mrs. Anton J. 
Walterbach was, leaves an impress that, while memory may forget, time alone can 
erase. Mourned by all who knew her, she has passed on to that world of happiness 
where grief and sorrow are unknown.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 14, 1905  pg. 1
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(Tuberculosis/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)


PETER WALTERBACH

Death of Peter Walterbach Sun. night of pneumonia. The deceased was a
farmer in Town Meeme, 66 yrs. of age, and leaves a widow and 6 grown 
children. He was buried yesterday morning.
Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1889
********
Peter Walterbach of Meeme died on Monday of this week after a brief illness. 
He came to this country from Germany when a young man and settled in Meeme in 
1849. At that time the place was a wilderness. He was a very successful farmer, 
quite methodical in his work and did what few can now do, made his farm pay.
He was a man of generous fiber, strictly honest and a most accommodating neighbor. 
He raised a large family to whom he was strongly attached. There was no man in 
that community more highly respected or more deserving. He was 66 years old at 
the time of his death. His funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 9, 1889 P. 5
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894) 
The remains of Peter Walterbach and those of his son and daughter 
have been removed from the cemetery at Meeme and reinterred at 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 20, 1919
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1880 Meeme twp. census:
Peter Walterbach age 56; wife Catherine 50; dau. Christian 26;
Sarah 24; Katie 22; Maggie 18; Peter 16; Minnie 13)
(Christian may be Christina and the census taker spelled it
wrong)
**********
(husband of Catherine Walterbach/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.203)


PHILLIP WALTERBACH

Philip Walterbach, a prominent farmer of Meeme, died Friday night. He 
had been in poor health for some time. He was about 50 years of age, a 
native of Meeme, and had resided there all his life. He was a member 
of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Besdes his wife he is survived by 
six daughters, Vernie, Alice, Mary, Mabel, Inez, and Louise, and one 
son, Lester. He is also survived by his mother, two brothers, Wendel of 
Manitowoc and Anton of Meeme, and three sisters, Mrs. Julius Schneider 
and Mrs. Michael Madigan of Meeme and Mrs. George Dorsch of Antigo.
The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Isidore’s church and was largely 
attended.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 28, 1911  
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Notes From Osman:
Misses Vernie and Alice Walterbach who were called here by the 
death of their father, Phillip Walterbach, have returned to 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 4, 1912 pg. 8
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Notes From Osman:
Mrs. Singer and Mrs. Murphy of Milwaukee, who were here to attend 
the funeral of Philip Walterbach, returned home last Thursday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 4, 1912 pg. 8
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(age 49 yrs./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)
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Order to Hear Petition For Administration.
STATE OF WISCOSIN (SIC)-Manitowoc County Court.-In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of Philip Walterbach, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary Walterbach, of the town of Meeme, 
in said county, representing among other things that Philip Walterbach, an 
inhabitant of said county, on the 22nd (sic) day of December, A.D., 1911 at 
Meeme died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said 
petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of 
said estate be to Mary Walterbach granted.
IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County 
Court to be held on Tuesday, the 21st day of May, A.D., 1912, at 10 o'clock 
A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said 
county.
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to 
all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks, successively, 
prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper 
published at Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 23rd day of April A.D., 1912.
By the Court.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Healy & Joyce, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 2, 1912 P. 4


JOSEPH WASMER JR.

Joseph Wasmer, Jr., 41, of Rt. 1, Newton, died of a cerebral hemorrhage 
Saturday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, 
St. Nazianz, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The 
Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Wasmer was born Nov. 30, 1923, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, 
son of Joseph and Mary Bratz Wasmer. He had been employed as a draftsman 
by Hi-Lite Polishing Co., Sheboygan. He married Shirley Schmitz at St. 
Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, May 13, 1950. Mr. Wasmer was a member 
of Holy Name society of St. Isidore Church.
Surviving are his wife, five sons, (private), and three daughters, (private); 
a brother, (private), and four sisters, (private). 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1965  P. 19 
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(30 Nov 1923/Jan 1965/SSDI)


MARY JO WASMER

Mary Jo Wasmer, 18, of Route 1, Newton, died Saturday as a result of an 
automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Christianson Deja Funeral Home, 
St. Nazianz and 10:30 a.m. in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. 
Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Wasmer was born Oct. 16, 1960, in Sheboygan, daughter of Mrs. Shirley 
Just and the late Joseph Wasmer. She was a graduate of Kiel High School, the 
class of 1978. She was formerly employed at Osman Cheese Factory.
Survivors include her mother, six brothers, Richard of Kiel, Michael and 
Joseph, both at home, Gerald of Route 1, Kiel, John at home, and Harold Patzke 
at home; two sisters, Mrs. John (Vicky) Miller of Route 1, Newton and Debbie 
Wasmer of Route 1, Newton; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Clarence Schmitz of Sheboygan.
Friends may call in Christianson Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, from 6 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday evening where a parish prayer service will 
be held at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, July 1, 1979 P. 3


MICHAEL A. WASMER

Michael A. Wasmer, age 56, a resident of the Manitowoc Health & 
Rehabilitation Center, died on Thursday evening, April 15, 2010, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Michael was born June 12, 1953, in Sheboygan, son of Shirley 
(Schmitz) Wasmer and the late Joseph Wasmer. Michael was employed 
with and was very proud of his 30 years of service to Holiday House 
in Manitowoc. He was an honorary member of the Ant Hill Mob. Michael 
was an avid Packers fan, an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed craft 
work.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Wasmer.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m, on Monday, April 19, 2010, 
at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with 
burial to follow at St. Isidore Catholic Church Cemetery in Osman.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, April 18, 
2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton. Visitation will continue on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. 
until 10:45 a.m.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Manitowoc Health & 
Rehabilitation Center, and a special thank you to Dawn and Denise 
for their compassionate care and support given to Michael and his 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 2010


PETER R. WEINSHEIM

Peter T. Weinsheim, 86, a retired milk tester who worked in Sheboygan 
and Manitowoc Counties for 50 years, died Monday at his winter residence 
in Booksville, Fla.
He was born on May 9, 1884.
For the past 10 years since retirement, he lived at the home of Mr. and 
Mrs. Bernard Schneider, R. 1, Kiel.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Henry Robarge of Zion, Ill.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Francis Rose, pastor of St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. - 1970


ANNA WHITE

Death in Meeme a few days ago of 70 yr. old Mrs. Annie White 
who was buried Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery near Osman.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896 


EUGENE WHITE

NOTES FROM MEEME
P.J. White of Chicago was called here last week by the death of his son Eugene.
********
The nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. White of Newton dieed suddenly last 
Wednesday. Funeral took place Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 31, 1896  P. 2
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Eugene White
birth: 1883 Wis.
death: 23 December 1896 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Eugene White/d. 26 Dec. 1896/age 12 yrs./from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207)


MARIA WHITE    (d. 1901)

Death Fri. from consumption of Mrs. Richard White of Manitowoc 
while visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Donohue in Meeme. 
The deceased, who in addition to her parents is survived by her 
husband and 2 children, was 24 yrs. of age. The funeral was held 
Sun. in Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901
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Deaths of a Week:
Mrs. Richard White died at the home of her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Donohue, in Meeme, on Friday. She was 24 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 4, 1901 pg. 1
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Mary Donnahue White
birth: 1 June 1879 Centerville, Wis.
death: 27 June 1901 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme
residence: 1901 Manitowoc
father: John Donnahue
mother: Maggie Fitzgerald
spouse: Mike White (sic)
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGARET WHITE    (d. 1890)

Maggie White, a daughter of Matt White of Sheboygan Falls, died lately of 
consumption. She was a cousin of P.J. White of Meeme. Her remains were 
interred at Osman.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 13, 1890 P. 3
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(no stone/par. Mathias and Ellen White/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.204)


MARGARET WHITE    (d. 1929)

Mrs. Margaret White died Tuesday night at her home on Buffalo Street after an 
illness of several weeks. She was born in the Town of Liberty, March 4, 1858. 
Her maiden name was Margaret Morris. At the age of 16 she married P.J. White, 
the ceremony taking place on February 11, 1874. Her husband preceded her in 
death some years ago.  
She is survived by four children, Mrs. Dan Gallagaher, Newton; James Whhite, 
913 Buffalo St., Manitowoc; Edward at Two Rivers and Walter at Los Angeles and 
one sister, Mrs. Edward MacFee of Chicago. The funeral will be held from St. 
Isadore's Church, Saturday morning. Interment in the church cemetery.
Notes from Osman:
News was received here of the death of Mrs. Margaret White at Manitowoc Tuesday 
night. She was an old resident of this place. She will be buried in St. Isidore's 
cemetery here Saturday morning. The old homestead was sold seven years ago and 
Mrs. White then removed to Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1929


MICHAEL WHITE

Notes From Meeme:
Another child of Mr. and Mrs. Matt. White of Sheboygan Falls was buried 
in Meeme last Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 1, 1895  pg. 2
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[d. 28 July 1895/age 28 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
   Cath. ch. bk.1 p.205)
(Per obituary, last Sunday would have been July 28)


PATRICK WHITE  (d. 1920)

Notes from Osman:
Patrick J. White, an old resident of Newton, died Wednesday night, 
following a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered a week ago. He 
was 73 years of age. In his younger days he was a school teacher 
and taught in the county for several years. He was chairman of 
Newton back in the 80's. He was married to Margaret Morris, who 
with four children survive him, the children are: Mrs. Dan Gallagher 
of Newton, James at home, Edward of Two Rivers and Walter of Los 
Angeles, Calif. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from St. 
Isidore's Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 26, 1920
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B.J. White, a pioneer resident of Newton and prominent in the county for 
many years died at his home there last night, aged 73 years. Death was due 
to age and infirmities.
Mr. White was for many years a teacher in the county schools in his younger 
days and served as town chairman from Newton for a number of terms. He is 
survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Gallagher and three sons, 
James, at Newton, Edward, of Two Rivers and Walter of Pasadena, Cal.
The funeral will be held at Osman Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1920 P. 1
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OSMAN:
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Connell of Manitowoc, Tom Morris of Milwaukee 
and Lee West of Chicago were here to attend the funeral of 
P.J. Whyte which was held from St. Isadore’s church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1920, Page 8


RODERICK WHITE

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1887)
Roger White of Newton died lately after a long period of sickness. Some years 
ago he suffered from a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered. 
He was one of the early settlers of that section and a very industrious and 
conscientious man.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 26, 1912  pg. 1
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(age 76 yrs/husband of Nancy White/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)


MARY (SULLIVAN) WHYTE

Mrs. Dennis White (sic), 87, nee Mary Sullivan, a former county resident, died 
Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Trossen, of 1832 Seamann avenue, 
Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Kroose funeral home, 
Sheboygan and at 9 a.m. from the St. Dominic Catholic church in Sheboygan. 
Interment will be in St. Isadore’s cemetery at Osman, this county.
Mrs. White was born in Ohio in 1852 and when a child accompanied her parents to 
Manitowoc county. They located in Meeme. She was married there to Dennis White 
and they located on a farm. Mr. White died in 1889. She continued to make her home 
in Meeme until 1907 when she moved to Cleveland, Wis., to make her home with a 
daughter, Mrs. Trossen. In January the Trossen family moved to Sheboygan.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Trossen of Sheboygan, Mrs. Michael Byrne of 
Winona, Minn.; two sons, Thomas and Dennis, in Iowa.
The body is at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1939  P. 2