SAXONBURG CEMETERY OBITUARIES

AUGUST AHSMANN

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 07 Apr.)
This week we have to report the death of 2 more old settlers: Mr. A. Ahsmann 
died last Thurs. morning in his home on the farm where he has lived for so 
many years. He was 78 and leaves his widow and several grown children. Burial 
was Sat. at the Saxonburg cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903


CHARLOTTE D. AHSMANN

Gibson News - Mrs. Assman(sic), of this town, died Tuesday last. She was 
nearly seventy-five years of age and had lived in Mishicott about thirty years. 
Her funeral took place on Thursday and was largely attended.
Manitowoc Lakeshore Times, May 9, 1882 page 4
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Mishicott news:
Mrs. Assman, of this town, died on Tuesday last. She was nearly seventy-five 
years of age, and had lived in Mishicott about thirty years. Her funeral took 
place on Thursday and was largely attended.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 9, 1882 P. 4
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(Mishicot 1860 census:
Henry Astman age 61; Dorothy Astman age 55; August age 32; Henry age 14;
Ernestina age 13)
Henry and Dorothy are not on the 1870 or 1880 census but August is.)
Charlotte may be Charlotte Dorothy?


CAROLYN ANN CLEMENS-ALEVIZAKIS

Carolyn Ann Clemens-Alevizakis, age 63, of Waldseeweg 25 13467, Berlin, Germany, 
entered into eteranl life on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Berlin after a two-year 
battle with cancer.
Carolyn was born Dec. 20, 1946, in Two Rivers to the late Frederick H. and Anna L. 
Zoerb Clemens. She was raised in Maple Heights, Ohio. Carolyn was very intelligent, 
open minded and an independent-thinking woman.
She was an excellent student graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Ohio State 
University majoring in linguistics and Russian literature/language. She went on 
to complete graduate courses in linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, 
D.C.
She married Michael Herde and later married Panos Alevizakis in October of 2000. 
Carolyn moved to Berlin where she had a son and daughter and worked for the past 
40 years. In 1994, she was blessed with a granddaughter. Carolyn traveled all 
through Europe, even touring Russia as part of a classical singing choir. She 
especially loved Greece, where she visited often with her beloved husband Panos. 
She worked for more than 25 years as a pharmaceutical research assistant and 
language translator for Bayer Shering Pharma AG.
Carolyn also was very artistic and could paint well, loved music and gardening. 
She followed U.S. and German soccer but was an enthusiastic fan of the Greek 
Panathinaikos team. She also had a passion for family genealogy and was active 
in deeply searching her European roots. Carolyn was a very positive and strong 
woman who always helped others. She was blessed with great fellowship and faith 
from all her friends at the American Church of Berlin where she was a member of 
the ACB Choir and spent time there most weeks.
Her husband Panos said it best when he exclaimed after her passing that, "an angel 
went back to heaven!"
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Panos; one daughter; one son and one 
grandaughter (private). She is further survived by three brothers (private).
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at 
the Saxonburg Cemetery on Benzinger Road, Mishicot.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 4, 2010


HARRY ARNEMANN

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 Nov.)
Death this morning of Harry Arnemann, the youngest son of the A. Arnemann 
family here. The boy caught a bad cold which turned into pneumonia. Funeral 
arrangements are not yet known.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1903
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Death on Tues. last week from pneumonia, of Harry Arnemann, the 11-yr. old son
of August Arnemann, in Mishicott. His heavily attended funeral was held Thursday.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903
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Mishicot:
It is our painful duty this week to record the death of little Harry, the 12 
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. August Arnemann. The fellow had an attack of 
measles at first, which through an added cold developed into pneumonia and 
after two weeks of intense suffering, the little one passed away on Tuesday 
last. The funeral rites took place on Thursday and was attended by a large 
concourse of people. The deceased was buried at the Saxonburg Cemetery. The 
bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
Return Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Arneman of Mishicot town desire to extend their sincere thanks 
to many kind neighbors and friends for the sympathy and condolence so generously 
extended to them over the loss of their beloved son.
The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 1, 1903


ALVIN ASSMAN

Alvin Assmann, a prominent farmer of the town of Mishicott, passed 
away at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc  Sunday evening, after 
an operation for appendicitis. 
Mr. Assman was 38 years of age and was born on the old homestead in 
which he resided. He was married to Celia Gelser 18 years ago and is 
survived by his widow, two children, an aged mother, and three 
brothers, Ira and Adolph of Mishicot and William of Athens, Wis. The 
funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from St. Peter's Lutheran 
church. Rev. Zell officiated. The remains were taken to the Saxonburg 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 28, 1915, Page 4


MR. AND MRS. BAHLS

Will Be Buried Tomorrow.
The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Bahls, the victims of Mishicott 
murderer will be held tomorrow afternoon from the late 
residence of the murdered couple. Thay had no children and 
the only heir is a sister of Mrs. Bahls. The estate is 
variously estimated to be worth from $10,000 to $18,000.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 8, 1898 P. 1
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Manitowoc County Chronicle, November 8, 1898
A DOUBLE MURDER
An Aged Couple at Mishicott Killed by a Fiend  
Early last Sunday morning the quiet little village of Mishicott
was the scene of a great excitement. It was discovered that Mr. and 
Mrs. Drews(typo should be Bahls) a couple living alone near the center
of the village had been most cruelly and brutally murdered sometime 
during the night.  The grewsome (sic) discovery was made  by Albert 
Mundt, a farmer who had called on business.
He first knocked at the front door, but receiving no response he 
walked around to the back of the house which he was surprised to find
standing open. The house was apparently forsaken and he walked in. He
found the rooms in great disorder and in a bedroom adjoining the sitting
room he found Mrs. Bahls lying dead on the floor with her head and face
covered with blood and bruised almost beyond recognition. He immediately
gave the alarm and a large crowd assembled. Sheriff Muth was notified 
by telephone.
The body of Mr. Bahls was found soon after in a small barn back of the 
house.  His head had been split open and the ax that had been used was 
found near by.
Strong suspicions were fixed on a desparate character named Ernst 
Messmann.  Messman had been in the habit of staying at the Bahls when 
in Mishicott. He was known to have staid thare (sic) Friday night and 
was seen about the village Saturday. The Bahls had been heard to say 
that they were afraid to refuse him shelter as they feared he might 
do them some damage.
A rigid search was instituted but Messmann could not be found. Upon the 
arrival of Sheriff Muth, parties were sent out to hunt for him among his 
relatives living in the vicinity. He was found in bed asleep at the home
of his brother living at Two Creeks. He was immediately placed under 
arrest and brought to Manitowoc.
He seemed greatly surprised when told that he was arrested for the murder
of the Bahls and claimed that he left there early the evening before and 
knew nothing of the deed.
Many clews(sic) have since been found that seem to fasten the guilt on 
him. His clothes were found to have spots of blood on them which had 
been partially cleaned off. His shoes had been cleaned and polished.
Tracks have been found leading across lots back of the house which 
measure the same as the shoes worn by Messmann. Buttons have been found 
on the  floor at the Bahls residence which exactly correspond to buttons 
on the clothes of Messmann. He had formerly worked for Bahls when they 
lived on a farm and knew that they kept money about the house.
It is supposed that the double murder was committed for robbery, but 
the murderer undoubtedly failed of his purpose. $750 were afterwards 
found hid away in various places and $450 in gold buried in a tin can 
in the cellar. $8000 in bonds and mortgages were also found.
So strong is the feeling at Mishicot against Messmann that he would 
have been lynched had the people gotten ahold of him. After his arrest
he was hastened to Manitowoc via Two Rivers. His trial has been set for
November 21.
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A HORRIBLE MURDER.
Aged Couple Murdered In Their Home. Robbery the Motive of the Deed.
ERNST MESSMANN MURDERER
Is Captured At the Home of His Brother By Sheriff Muth. Proclaims 
His Innocence.
The most brutal murder in the history of Manitowoc county was 
committed in the village of Mishicott, twelve miles north of 
here, Saturday night, when Ernst Messmann, with the aid of an 
ax dashed out the brains of an aged couple, named Bahls, living 
at that place.
About 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning Albert Mundt called at the 
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bahls to transact some business with 
them. He found the front door locked, and the rear door open, 
but no response came to his repeated knocking. Finally he entered 
the house and at once saw evidences of a burglary, papers lying 
in disorder about the the (sic) floor and bureau drawers being 
open. Going into the front room Mr. Mundt was horrified to see 
the body of Mrs. Bahls lying in a heap upon the floor, in a pool 
of blood, her hair fallen partly over her face, which had been 
disfigured by blows, apparently made with a rock lying near. Mr. 
Mundt left the house at once and running to the home of Casper 
Boecklemann near by spread the news of the tragedy by shouting 
as he ran. Mr. Mundt and Mr. Boeckelmann returned together, after 
having sent word to a physician, and meanwhile a score of people 
had gathered at the scene. They looked through the house, but 
could find no trace of Mr. Bahls. Then they made their way to the 
barn. On opening the door they saw the body of Mr. Bahls with a 
bloody ax lying beside it. The face of Mr. Bahls was mutilated 
by deep gashes in several places and his skull had been crushed 
by a blow. He had evidently been struck down with an ax.
The little town of Mishicott had never before experienced so 
terrible a tragedy. Women stood about and cried, and every man 
in the village expressed himself ready to join in a search for 
the murderer.
Suspicion fell upon Ernst Messmann. He had been allowed to sleep 
in the barn by Mr. Bahls the previous night. Messmann was born 
in the vicinity fifty-six years ago. He was a day laborer on farms 
hereabouts. He retuned from a long absence two years ago, and has 
been working for different people here off and on ever since. He 
has been charged with thieving, and is said to have been arrested 
for burglary. He is an uncouth man, of unprepossessing appearance 
and manners.
Sheriff Muth was notified yesterday morning and immeadeatly (sic) 
left for the scene of the murder. At Mishicott he was joined by 
constable August Drews and they proceeded to the home of John 
Messmann, a brother of the suspected murderer, who resides at Two 
Creeks eight miles from Mishicott. Here they found Ernst Messmann 
asleep. He was at once awakened by the officers. 
"We found Mr. and Mrs. Bahls murdered this morning," said August 
Drews, one of the posse, "and we want you, because we think you 
know something about the murder."
For a moment Messmann did not answer. The words he spoke were:
"No, August; I'm not guilty."
He made no resistance to arrest, and was taken at once to this city 
for protection.
Messmann said that he reached there at 6 o'clock the night before, 
while his brother's wife said he came there between 8 and 9 o'clock. 
Sheriff Muth believes the murder to have been committed sometime 
between 10 o'clock and midnight, as midnight, is about the hour at 
which the old couple retired, and at 10 o'clock they were seen to 
be in the house moving about. He accounts for the finding of body 
of Mr. Bahls in the barn by supposing that Messmann again applied 
for lodging, as he did on Friday night, and that the old man kindly 
offered to conduct him to the barn. There the old man was killed, 
the door being closed upon him, and the ax with which the deed was 
committed dropped nearby. Returning to the house, the murderer 
killed the woman, and then ransacked the house. Mr. Bahls was 76 
years of age and his wife 65, so that neither could have made any 
serious resistance.
The object of the murder was undoubtedly burglary, for Mr. and Mrs. 
Bahls were known to be well-to-do. Nicholas Ferns, a hardware 
merchant of the village of Mishicott, searched the house for valubles 
to-day, and found $7,000 of United States bonds and some mortgages 
which the burglar evidently had no use for or did not find. E. Oswald, 
a partner of Mr. Ferns, joined him in his search, and later in a rude 
storage cellar below the house he found a baking powder can with $460 
in gold in it and some currency, covered with mold. It is believed 
that the murderer secured as much as was found by these people.
The cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Bahls fronts on Main stret in the village 
of Mishicott. The old people had lived here for eight years, having 
previous to that time lived on a farm a mile and a half east of the 
village. They were highly respected, and an amiable, kind hearted 
couple. They had retired from farming to live upon the savings that 
they had spent almost a lifetime in accumlating. They had no children. 
The house in which they lived was a little frame building of one story, 
90x20 feet in size, with a summer kitchen in the rear. The barn was 
also small and contained only a little hay. It was about 200 feet from 
the house. The nearest house to that of Mr. and Mrs. Bahls was that of 
Bruno Mueller, about forty feet away. Mr. Mueller and his wife heard 
no noise in the night, and is probably that the murderer struck down 
both his victims without warning and without any opportunity to make 
even a feeble defense.
Had the murder been committed at 11 or 12 o'clock, as is suspected, 
Messmann might still have had time to get to the house of his brother 
at Two Creeks, which is about eight miles from Mishicott.
Sherif Muth arrived at the county jail with his man at eight o'clock 
last night. This morning the prisioner was interviewed by a 
representative of The Herald as he lay on the cot in the menderer's (sic) 
cell. He said: "The first news I had of the double murder was when the 
officers arrived at my brother's house and arrested me. I did not 
commit the murder, just as sure as I am lying on this bed, and would 
have no reason to do it as Mr. Bahls and I had been the best of 
friends. I have known him for the past fourteen years and worked for 
him when he ran his farm and have stayed with him many times since he 
moved to Mishicott."
When asked if he slept in the stable Friday night he replied:
"I never slept in the barn in my life. I slept in the house. There 
was no reason for me to sleep in the stable as there was plenty of 
room in the house, and Mr. Bahls and I slept in the same bed on 
Friday night. I was at Bahls' home until 2:30 Saturday afternoon, 
when I left the old people in the house and went to my brother's at 
Two Creeks, arriving Saturday night."
In regard to the blood stains on his pants, Messmann stated that he 
had killed a chicken for his sister-in-law yesterday and that blood 
might have gotten on his pants from that but although he was not 
aware that they were stained until his attention was called to it by 
sheriff Muth. He also stated that he was ignorant of the fact that 
the Bahls's were the possessors of any great amount of wealth. More 
than to reiterate that he was innocent he would not talk, as he said 
he knew nothing of the crime.
Sheriff Muth is, however, confident that he has captured the right 
man. Messmann, he says, was visibly affected when arrested in the 
attic of his brother's house. The sheriff also stated that blood 
spots were plainly seen on the pants worn by the prisoner when 
arrested, although attempts had been made to wash them out.
When arrested several prominent businessmen of Mishicot, who were 
present, begged the sheriff to take the prisoner through Mishicot, 
on his way to Manitowoc, and they would see to it that the county 
was put to no further expense. He had great difficulty in preventing 
the people from lynching Messmann.
August Drews, a hotel keeper at Mishicot, says Mr. Bahls was in his 
place Friday, and told him that Messmann was at his house and wanted 
to sleep there and asked Drews if he could not sleep at his hotel, 
as he was afraid of Messmann and did not want him in the house.
Messmann was brought before Judge Anderson and his hearing was set 
for Nov. 21st, Nash & Nash will defend him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 7, 1898 P. 1
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Manitowoc County Chronicle
One week later.

MESSMANN NO MORE.
 The Murderer Confesses His Guilt and Takes His Own Life.
  
Ernst Messman, who was confined in the county jail on the charge of 
having killed Mr. and Mrs. Bahls at Mishicott on Nov. 6, took his own
life Sunday morning by hanging himself with a towel.
After his arrest he maintained that he was innocent and appeared 
surprised that anyone should suspect him of the crime. He claimed that 
he had gone to the Bahls home Friday evening and stayed there until 
Saturday afternoon. According to his story he left the house at about 
2:30 in the afternoon and arrived at his brother's home at 6 o'clock 
that evening, and had supper with his brother's family.
Messmann was very anxious after his arrest to have a conference with 
his brother and sister in law, but this sheriff Muth refused to allow 
until after the date of his hearing in the Municipal Court which was 
set for the 21st inst.
Friday night sheriff Muth went to his cell and told him that his story
did not agree with that of his sister in law about the time of his 
arrival at her house. This very much disconscerted Messmann and he 
said: "I think I am caught." Sheriff Muth immediately asked him, "Well 
Ernst, which one did you kill first?"
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"I mean old man Bahls or his wife."
This was to much for him and he made a full confession in a cool, 
deliberate manner.
He said he had asked Mr. Bahls to show him to his bed and Mr. Bahls
had taken up a lantern and led the way to the barn. Messmann followed
until they reached the barn where he picked up an ax and hit his charitable
hoste (sic) in the side of the head and killed him instantly. He then went 
to the house and told Mrs. Bahls that he wished to speak to her and she 
little suspecting any harm followed him to the bed room. There he picked 
up a stone that was used to keep the door open and struck her with it and
killed her. He then began to hunt for money. There was a Democratic rally 
and a dance in the village that night and hearing the band playing and 
many people on the streets he fled from the house out the back way and 
went to his brother's.
When he arrived there the family had retired but he made his way to 
the boys' room and went to bed. None knew of his presence until the 
boys returning from a dance found him there at three o'clock in the 
morning.
Probably his dispair after making his confession and his suspicion 
that a mob was coming from Mishicott to lynch him drove him to commit 
suicide.
Sunday at noon when Frank Muth, son of the sheriff, entered his cell
with his dinner he found him dead.
He had taken a long roller towl (sic) that had been left in his cell 
that morning and standing on a bucket had passed it around a bar over 
the door and tying the ends under his chin, he then kicked the bucket
from under him and thus strangled to death.
A box of matches that had been left with him to light his pipe was 
afterwards found with the heads chewed off, showing he had tried other
means of suicide.
His body was taken to Frazer's undertaker's establishment to wait 
for a claiment (sic). None has appeared and the remains of Ernst 
Messman will be interred in the popper's (sic) field.
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INVENTORY OF THE BAHLS ESTATE.
Uncertainty as to who Will be Heirs to Murdered Couple. Other Matters.
Bernard Wilkens, administrator in the estate of John Bahls, returned 
an inventory of the property belonging to the estate ot (sic) Judge 
Anderson yesterday. The inventory values the real estate at $600 and 
the personal property at $7701.47, making a total of $8801.47.
Just who is heir to this property is as yet an uncertainty and may have 
to be decided in court.
It will be remembered that Mr. John Bahls and his wife were murdered at 
their home in Mishicott last fall by a man named Messman. The difficulty 
arises over the question of who died first. They had no children and in 
case he died first her relatives would get the property. But should it be 
found that she died first his heirs would be successors to the title of 
the property, but as no relatives on his side have been found the property 
would revert back to the state.
Messman, who committed suicide one week after the murder, made a confession 
in which he stated that he had killed the old man first. If this will be 
taken as testimony in court, the relatives of Mrs. Bahl will get the 
property. Otherwise there is little or no evidence which died first.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 19, 1899 P. 1
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John Bahls
birth: 21 February 1821 Germany, Europe
death: 5 November 1898 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1898 Mishicot, Wis.
spouse: Sophia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Sophia Bahls
birth: 18 September 1825 Germany, Europe
death: 5 November 1898 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1898 Mishicot, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRIDOLIN BENZINGER

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Sep.)
Mr. F. Benzinger died Wed. and was carried to his last rest on Fri. 
The 83-yr. old veteran of the Civil War was buried with military 
honors by the Two Rivers G.A.R. Post and its local members. 
Der Nord Westen, 11 Sep. 1902
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Fridole Benzinger(sic), an old and esteemed resident of the Town of Mishicot, 
died last Tuesday from the ills of old age. He was 82 years of age and was one 
of the early settlers of the county. He was a veteran of the war of the Rebellion, 
serving upwards of three years in Co. B, 9th Wisconsin Regiment. His funeral 
took place last Friday and was under the auspices of Jos. Ranklin Post G.A.R.
The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 9, 1902
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(Note: The year of the obituary doesn't match the year on his stone.)


HUGO BENZINGER

Notes From Mishicott:
A young child of Mr. and Mrs. John Benzinger died and was buried Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May, 25, 1899 pg. 4
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Hugo Benzinger
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907
Name: Hugo Benzinger
Death Date: 18 May 1899
Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Page: 0387
"Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" 
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Hugo Benzinger
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
Name: Hugo Benzinger
Sex: Male
Age: 11m 19d
Death Date: 1899
Death Place: Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Marital Status: Single
Race: W
Father's Name: John Benzinger
Mother's Name: Frances Hess
Residence Place: Mishicot, Wisconsin
Birth Date: 29 May 1898
Birth Year (Estimated): 1899
Birthplace: Mishicot, Wis.
Cemetery: Saxonburg Cemetery
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" 
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*Note: Record indicates he is buried in Saxonburg Cemetery, Mishicot. His parents are buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.


BERTHA BLOECKMANN

The funeral of Mrs. Emelia Bertha Bleckmann(sic) of Mishicot was held Sunday 
afternoon. Mrs. Bleckmann passed away Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Town of Mishicot. 
She was born Oct. 14, 1847 at Schveneberg, Germany and emigrated to this country 
in 1873. Her husband, Fred Bleckmann died 22 years ago. Deceased resided with 
her son, Fred on the old homestead at Saxonburg. Charles, her second son, resides 
at Salanon, Mich.  the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Siewert. The 
remains were interred at Saxonburg cemetery.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 14, 1923


FRED BLOECKMANN

PIONEER IS CALLED FROM EARTH.
Death Wednesday removed a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county 
and one who for nearly half-a-century has been identified with 
its development claiming Fred Bleckmann(sic). His demise, which 
occurred at his home in Mishicott, was due to an illness of 
several months duration. 
Decedent was 83 years of age and located at Mishicott in the 
year 1855, and has since been a continuous resident. Mr. 
Blackmann was a man highly esteemed and in early days was a 
leader of affairs of the village and town. He was well known 
to this city and an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. 
An aged wife and two children survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 20, 1901, 1
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 25 June)
Mr. Bleckmann, about whose illness we reported last week, died on the 
afternoon of Wed., 19 June, and was buried Sat. afternoon in the Saxonburg 
Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901
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Mishicot:
Fred Blackman, an aged farmer living near the village died Thursday and 
was buried in the Saxonburg cemetery on Saturday. Deceased was 
eighty-two years of age and leaves a wife and two grown up children.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 27, 1901 pg. 8


JOHANN BRODKORB

Notes from Mishicot:
John Brodkorb, one of our few surviving members of the G.A.R., died 
on Tuesday forenoon, June 13, at the advanced age of 92 years and 
eight months. Mr. Brodkorb was born in 1827 in the little town of 
Wednick, near Leipzig, Germany. He came to America in 1852 and 
settled on a farm in Saxonberg, Mishicot. Here he lived until six 
years ago when he moved to the home of his son, Gustav, who lives 
in the village of Mishicot. In 1857 he married Anne Huss. One child 
was born to them. Mr. Brodkorb served with the Twenty-Seventh 
Wisconsin Regiment, during the Civil War from Oct. 10, 1864 until 
Aug. 10, 1865. The funeral took place on June 16, the Rev. Mr. Koten 
officiated. Interment was in the Mishicot Cemetery. The deceased 
leaves besides an only son, Gustav, three grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren. We all unite in honoring this old settler, 
soldier and loyal citizen.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1920
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The Old Timers column will be continued as long as we find the persons who have 
a vivid recollection of the early days and who are entitled to recognition as 
Old Timers by having lived in this vicinity previous to 1856.
OLD TIMERS
John Brodkorp(sic) is one of those robust old timers who can boast of never having 
been sick a day in his life. It took vigorous and robust men to make the great west 
and he was of the kind that wielded the axe and followed the plow with the best of 
them. He came to Dresden, Saxony, where he was born October 10, 1827. He landed in 
New York in September, 1851. He came over with a friends who was wealthy and who 
wanted to go where he could enjoy his riches without being compelled to serve in the 
German army. Wealth and poverty never chum together however, so Mr. Brodkorp and his 
friend parted company when they reached America.
After working in the east nearly a year, Mr. Brodkorp came west to visit a brother 
in this county in 1853 and he has lived here ever since. He had enough capital to 
invest in a buck saw and an axe. With these tools he earned a living for awhile and 
then he found employment in the lumber business at Two Rivers and in the Whitcomb 
tannery. At first he made $12 a month. But like all successful pioneers he was frugal 
as well as industrious and in a few months he was able to save about a hundred dollars. 
Then he bought his brother's farm. It was mostly all forest. Gradually he cleared away 
the woods and slowly, little by little, he paid off the debt, while he boarded with a 
friend, Henry Mueller, who lived nearby. His farm was located near Mishicot. By and by, 
he built him a house on his farm and then he found a wife and was married in 1856.
Dancing was a fad those days too but they didn't dance the tango. The orchestra traveled 
right with dancers. Mr. Reis and son, Peter Reis were the musicians, one played the bass 
violin and the other first violin. The party would start out with a flat sleigh with 
straw bundles as seats and a team of oxen hitched in front of it. The dances were either 
held in the houses or barns. He tells of a time they were out to a sleigh ride party 
and lost one of their passengers, Mr. Jack Held, who is known to all the old folks in 
the vicinity.
He has always lived on the same farm but in 1889 he sold out to his only son, Gust. He 
and his wife lived with their son. In 1908 his wife died. The son, Mr. Gust Brodkorp 
sold the farm to his eldest son, William in 1912 and retired in the village of Mishicot 
where the old gent makes his home. Mr. Brodkorp is a civil war veteran and a member of 
the Jos. Rankin post G.A.R. at Two Rivers and is proud of the fact. His wife has been 
dead five years. Although past 86, he is still spry and shows little affect of old age 
except that his hearing is poor.
The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 27, 1913


CARL BRUEMMER

Death of Charles Bruemmer in Mishicott on Tues. night. The deceased was 
ill for a year and a half and his death may be considered a release from 
the severe pain he underwent. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon 
at 2 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1889


CAROLINA BRUEMMER

LAST MEMBER OF TRENTON COLONY DEAD
With the burial last week of Mrs. Caroline Bruemmer, whose death 
occurred at Kewaunee, the last member of what was known as the 
Trenton colony, which settled in Mishicot in 1854, was laid to 
rest. The colony located at Mishicot from Trenton, N.J., back in 
1854 and was made up of members of the Bruemmer family, all of 
whom have long since passed away.
Mrs. Bruemmer was the widow of Fred Bruemmer, pioneer wagon maker 
of Two Rivers and farmer of Mishicot and Civil War veteran. Mr. 
Bruemmer enlisted in 1862 and left for the front with Joseph 
Rankin’s Company D, Twenty-Seventh. His death occurred in 1897. 
In the early days, the Trenton colonists were prominent in both 
Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties. Mrs. Bruemmer, who was 87, died 
childless and the last of her family and of the colony.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 31, 1921


FRITZ BRUEMMER

Death in Mishicott Tues. last week, after many years of illness,
of Fritz Bruemmer, an old settler of that town. Mr. Bruemmer served 
during the war with the 27th Wisconsin Regiment, and much of his 
illness can be ascribed to that service. He was one of the foremost 
citizens of Mishicott and reached the age of 76 yrs. He is survived 
by his widow.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897
******
Frederick Bruemmer
birth: 8 February 1821 Germany
death: 26 January 1897 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
spouse: Caroline Bruemmer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
This is listed as both Fritz and Fred K. Brummer.


JULIUS BRUEMMER

Julius Bruemmer, an old resident of Mishicot, was adjudged insane last Friday 
and was taken to Oshkosh for treatment by Sheriff Lehrmann. This is the second 
or third time that Mr. Bruemmer has been taken to Oshkosh for treatment at the 
Northern Hospital for the Insane.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 24, 1900
********
72-yr. old Julius Bruemmer of Mishicott died Tuesday 
in the local mental facility. He had been a patient 
there for 4 years. The body was taken to Mishicott 
for burial.
Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906
*******
Julius Bruemmer, an inmate of the county asylum, died there Wednesday morning. 
He was 72 years of age. The remains will be taken to Mishicot for burial.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 24, 1906 P. 1
*******
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 May) 
News reached here this morning that Mr. J. Bruemmer, who for 
many years had been a patient in the Manitowoc mental facility, 
has died. Mr. Bruemmer had lived on a farm near here for many 
years and had many friends and relatives in the area. His wife 
preceded him in death a few years ago. He leaves a brother and 
6 children -3 boys and 3 girls, all married and in good 
circumstances. His body will be brought here and the funeral 
conducted from the home of his son-in-law Mr. L. Levenhagen on 
Friday, with burial in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906
***********
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May) 
Mr. and Mrs. Hoeltge, Mrs. H. Quistorf, and Mr. A. Bruemmer 
of Coleman, Wis., who last week attended the funeral of their 
father, Mr. J. Bruemmer, have remained in our town visiting.
Der Nord Westen, 31, May 1906
**********
JULIUS BRUEMMER of Mishicott was brought before the county judge on Tuesday, 
examined and found to be insane. He is a very strong man but is not violent. 
He is constantly talking on politics. He was confined temporarily once before 
but recovered after a few weeks' care.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 18, 1880
*********
Report of select committee, which was adopted.
To the Hon. Chairman and Board of Supervisors of Manitowoc County. Your committee 
appointed for the purpose of investigating the list of insane people now kept at 
the Oshkosh Asylum at the expense of the county and to find out whether some of 
them ought not pay for their own maintenance, we would respectfully reports as 
follows: We find that the following three persons, namely Jane Pellet, Juilus 
Bruemmer, and Jared Mason have been maintained at public expense in the Oshkosh 
Asylum, and came after due inquiry to the conclusion that they are situated so as 
not to be entitled to public support. We would suggest that the district attorney 
is hereby instructed to investigate these cases more thoroughly and if he should 
arrive at the same opinion to cause the money paid out for them to be repaid into 
the county treasury.
F. Ostenfield,
Peter Johnston,
Urban Niquette,  Com.


LOUISA BRUEMMER    (d. 1871)

ED. TRIBUNE:….
Scarlet Fever has again made its appearance in the north-eastern part of the 
town; by which Mr. Julius Bruemmer lost a little daughter about three years of 
age on Wednesday last….M.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 3, 1871


RUDOLPH BRUEMMER

Death of 10-year old Rudolph Bruemmer, son of Julius Bruemmer in
Mishicott on 15 Mar., also a victim of diphtheria. The burial will take 
place today.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880


SOPHIA BRUEMMER    (d. 1876/stone reads 1870)

DIED.
In Mishicott, on Monday, April 3d, Sophia, wife of Christian Bruemmer, aged 
76 years.
Mrs. Brummer (sic) was born in Mecklenburg Prussia. She was married to her 
venerable consort, who survives her, fifty seven years ago, and for twenty 
two years past they have lived in the town of Mishicott, Manitowoc county, 
enjoying the respect and esteem, of all who knew them. Three of Mrs. Bruemmer's 
sons, Messrs, Louis Bruemmer, of Kewaunee, Henry Bruemmer, Ahnapee, and William 
Bruemmer, of Carlton, live in this county. After a life prolonged beyond the 
scriptural three score and ten years and spent in well doing, during which she 
saw her children grow up around her and became useful and respected members of 
the community, she has passed peacefully to her long rest.-Kewaunee Enterpriese.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 13, 1876 P. 3
********
(Note: I double checked the date of the newspaper and it is correct. 
The d. date on the stone is wrong)


SOPHIA BRUEMMER    (d. 1898)

Mrs. Bremmer(sic), a wellknown and highly respected citizen of Mishicot 
died at her home in that town on Saturday, aged 65 years. Liver trouble 
was the cause of her death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 24, 1898 P. 1
********
Also in Mishicott, Mrs. Julius Brummer died Saturday of consumption 
at age 64. The funeral was Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen - Oct. 27, 1898
********
Mrs. Julius Bruemmer died at her home in this village after a long illness 
Saturday morning. Deceased was born in Germany, May 14th, 1834. She leaves a 
husband and six children. The children are Mrs. Aug. Hoeltger of Coleman, Wis., 
Mrs. Henry Quistorf of Ashland, Mrs. L. Levenhagen who lives here, Albert 
Bruemmer of Coleman, Louis Bruemmer of Minocqua, Wm. Bruemmer of Two Rivers. 
Funeral took place on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 27, 1898  P.2
********
Mishicott News:
After a prolonged illness, Mrs. Julius Bruemmer quietly breathed her last on 
Saturday morning. Deceased was born in Mecklenberg, Germany and was 64 years of 
age at the time of her death. She leaves a husband and six children to survive 
her. Her children are: Albert, Louis, Willie, Mrs. A. Hoeltger of Coleman, Mrs. 
H. Quistorf of Ashland and Mrs. L. Levenhagen of this village. Mr. H. Pahlcotter 
of Two Rivers delivered a funeral oration. The funeral was held Monday in the 
Saxonburg Cemetery.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 25, 1898 
********
(Per obit she died Saturday Oct. 22)
(County death index: Sophia Bruemmer/d. Oct. 22, 1898/v.6 p.103)
********
Sophia Brummer (sic)
birth: 14 May 1834 Germany, Europe
death: 22 October 1898 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1898 Mishicot, Wis.
spouse: Julius Brummer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Sophia Bruemmer  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1898  
Event Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Mishicot, Wis.  
Gender Female  
Age 64  
Marital Status Unknown  
Race W  
Occupation Housewife  
Birth Date 14 May 1834  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1834  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Mishicot, Wis.  
Cemetery Sananberg Cem. (sic) 
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
*******
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Sophia Brummer  
Gender Female  
Burial Place Mishicot, Wis.  
Death Date 22 Oct 1898  
Death Place Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 66  
Birth Date 14 May 1834  
Birthplace Germany, Europe  
Occupation House Wife  
Race White  
Marital Status Married  
Spouse's Name Julius Brummer  
Father's Birthplace Germany, Europe  
Mother's Birthplace Germany, Europe 


AUGUST DOSE

August Dose, 92, perhaps the oldest resident in the Town of 
Mishicot, died early Monday morning at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. Ella Burmeister, Town of Mishicot, with whom he had resided 
for 31 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern, 
pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, officiating. 
Burial will be in Saxonburg Cemetery, Town of Mishicot. 
Mr. Dose was born May 31, 1869, in Turk-Holstein, Germany, son 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dose. In 1884, he immigrated to 
this country with his father, settling in the Town of Mishicot. 
He married the former Wiebke Lesch in the Town of Gibson in 1890. 
She died in 1925.
Besides the daughter, he leaves another daughter, Mrs. John 
Benthien, of the Town of Mishicot; eight grandchildren and 15 
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 16, 1961


WILLIAM DOSE

William Dose of Mishicott, who formerly worked for 
Hermann Schuette here, was injured Fri. while in a 
lumber camp in Antigo. Mr. Schuette was notified by
telephone and in turn notified the parents who live 
4 miles from Mishicott village.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1904
**********
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Jan.) 
Word was received Sat. evening that W. Dose, a son of J. Dose here, 
who had been working in a northern lumber camp, was unfortunately 
crushed and killed instantly by a log while it was being loaded. 
His body was shipped here and buried Mon. in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1904
*********
WM. DOSE, OF MISHICOT, KILLED
Meets Death While Loading Cars In Lumber Camp at Antigo-Body Brought Home
The body of William Dose, a former Mishicot man who was killed last Friday at 
Antigo while logging, was brought here Sunday by W. A. Stewart. August Drews 
and the brother of William received the body here and took it to Mishicot for 
burial.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1904


ADOLPH FEIN

Death on Wednesday last week in Mishicott of Adolph Fein. The deceased, who 
lived over 50 years in Mishicott where he settled in 1847, was born 15 November 
1803 in Frankenberg, Saxony. He leaves a widow and one daughter. The funeral 
was Friday at the Saxonburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, March 24, 1898
*****
Notes From Mishicott:
DIED: - At his home, Wednesday evening, Mar. 16, Adolph Fein, aged 95 years.
Deceased was born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 15, 1803, and came to America in 
1847. Mr. Fein leaves a wife and one daughter. He was well known in this 
neighborhood, particularly to the older residents and his funeral which took 
place at the Saxonburg cemetery, was quite a large one. Mr. Bruno Mueller, 
delivered a short, appropriate address.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 24, 1898 pg. 2
*****
Christian Fein   (sic)
birth: 15 November 1803
death: 16 March 1898 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1898 Mishicot, Wis.
father: Martin Fein
spouse: Johanna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHANNA FEIN

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 15 May)
Mrs. Johanna Fein, widow of Adolph Fein who died two years ago, has died 
here Thurs. evening, 10 May and was buried Sun., 13 May at the Saxonburg 
cemetery. She reached the age of 82 and is survived by her only daughter, 
Sophie.
Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1900
*******
Johanna Hansen Fein
birth: 5 February 1818 Germany, Europe
death: 11 May 1900 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot
residence: 1900 Mishicot
spouse: Adolph Fein
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


IDA FLENTJE

From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Dec. 6, 1913
Mrs. Ida Flentje aged 33 wife of John Flentje of this village, died early 
Saturday morning at their home here. She has been ailing for the past year.
Mrs. Flentje was born July 11, 1880 in the town of Mishicot, her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder still live on the farm where she was born. She had 
always been at home until she was married Aug. 17, 1902. They have always
lived in the village. Mrs. Flentje is survived by a husband; four children, 
Carl, Arthur, Viola and George and besides her parents, three brothers, 
George of Oklahoma, Ira of Beaver Dam, and Carl of Northern Wisconsin.
Mrs. Flentje was one who everyone loved and was a loving mother to her 
children. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon with services at the 
Lutheran church and interment at the Saxonburg cemetery. Those from out 
of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder, Emma Flentje of Manitowoc 
and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flentje of Racine.


WILLIAM FLENTJE

Dies at Manitowoc
William Flentje died at the Holy Family Hospital at 2 o'clock this morning, the 
demise being due to pneumonia, which set in following an operation which he 
underwent recently. The funeral will be held from the home near Mishicot Monday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be at the Saxonburg Cemetery. The Rev. 
Sievert of Two Rivers will officiate at the services.
Mr. Flentje, who was born in the Town of Two Rivers, would have been thirty-nine 
years old at his next birthday, Dec. 12. He gained his early education in the 
schools of the county and sixteen years ago was married to Mrs. Leona Heise, 
nee Stelzer, the family having made its home on a farm near Mishicot. The widow 
and four children survive, Erma, Leona, Orville Flenje and Esther Heise. Four 
brothers, John, Henry and Edward Flentje, all of Mishicot and Charles Flentje 
Cavour and four sisters, Mrs. Norman Thompson, Mrs. Wencil Blahnik and Mrs. 
Herman Wicke of Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred Thompson of Michigan also survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, Nov. 27, 1925 page 6


ANNA HALBERG

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1886:
Death of 65-year old Mrs. Anna Halberg in Mishicott. The funeral took 
place last Sunday. The deceased was almost never ill and shortly before 
her death had milked the cows and then offered to help her daughter-in-law 
with the chores, but a heart attack took her life. She leaves her 73-year 
old husband and a host of children and grandchildren.


FREDERICH J. HALBERG

Death on Tues. in Mishicott of Friedrich Halberg, age 78, of old age. 
He leaves 7 grown children. Burial will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1891
*****
Mites from Mishicott
Died - Mr. John F. Halburg of this place.  Mr. Halburg was born on a Danish 
Island called Laalcand June 10th, 1813.  His early life was spent in Schwabstedt, 
Herzogtoom, Schleswig where he worked at his trade, that of saddler and harness 
maker.  In 1844 he was married at the same place where he stayed until 1848 when 
he sailed for this country.  He settled in Saxonberg and was one of the very first 
that settled in that town.
Mr. Halburg left a family of grown children, the youngest being of age. Seven of 
them were boys, Fred, Jens, Frank, who are living here while Peter and Chas. 
are in California.  Anton has not been heard from since shortly after the war. 
One of his daughters is dead and the other is the wife of our chairman, 
August Wagner.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - April 21, 1891


GEORGE HEISER

WORRY AFFECTS MIND; SUICIDE
George Hiser(sic), Mishicott Man, Ends Life With Shotgun in Dooryard of Home.
GOSSIP IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN CAUSE OF TRAGEDY
Temporarily insane from worry over gossip which he feared would injure him in 
the eyes of his friends, it is said, George Hiser, a well known young farmer 
at Mishicott, committed suicide Sunday by firing the contents of a double 
barreled shotgun into his body, death resulting within a half hour after the 
act. Hiser was 26 years of age and well and favorably known.
Hiser stood in the dooryard at his home, six miles north of Two Rivers when 
he fired the fatal shot and his wife witnessed the tragedy from the house and 
rushed to the assistance of her husband, but too late to prevent the deed or 
to save his life death resulting a half hour later. Hiser never regained 
consciousness. It is said by friends that Hiser had worried over gossip which 
had been circulated and being of sensitive nature, the matter so preyed upon 
his mind that it is believed he became mentally unbalanced and the suicide 
was the result.
A widow, a bride of less than a year, survives Hiser whose suicide has stirred 
the village of Mishicott and vicinity. An investigation and punishment of those 
responsible for the reports which are said to have annoyed Hiser and led to the 
tragedy is threatened. No inquest was held. The funeral will be held Wednesday. 
Hiser was one of the progressive young farmers of the county and his death is 
a great shock to family and friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 8, 1908 P. 1
********
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Sep.)
Last Sunday the sad news was received here that Mr. Georg Heiser shot himself 
in the abdomen in a fit of depression. Medical help was called but the doctor 
could only act to relieve the pain, and the unfortunate man died shortly. The 
incident took place a few miles from here on the farm of Ira Steltzer, Heiser’s 
father-in-law, with whom Heiser and his wife resided. In addition to his wife 
he is survived by a sister, Mrs. W. Rathe, who lives a few miles from here.
The funeral was held Wednesday in the Saxonburg cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908


ALVIN HEYROTH

Alvin Heyroth, 25, died Friday, October 31, after an illness of two years.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the Evangelical church. The 
diseased (sic) son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heyroth who survive him, besides 
brothers and sisters, Ahlva, Louis Jr., Arthur, Amanda, Ann, and Melvin.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 6, 1913
********
Card of Thanks - 
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heyroth and family wish to extend their thanks to relatives 
and friends for the flowers and kindness shown them during their recent 
bereavement, the death of their son and brother, Alvin.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1913 page 4
********
Death claimed Alvin Heyroth, aged 25, Friday, October 31, after an illness of 
two years. He has always been at home on his father's farm and in 1911 he took 
a Farmer's Short course at Madison. He had many friends and was loved by all. 
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. He was the son of Louis Heyroth Sr., 
and is survived by his mother and father, Louis Jr., Ahlva, Amanda, Anna and 
Arthur and Melvin.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 8, 1913


ERVIN HEYROTH

Death Tues. last week of a little son of Louis Heyroth, Jr. in Mishicott.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897


HELEN HEYROTH

H. HEYROTH DIES AT HOME; 72 YEARS OLD.
Native of Mishicot Was Ill For Two Years; Funeral will be Held Friday
After more than two years of failing health, Mrs. Helen Heyroth, 72, 
a resident of the city since 1919 and a native of the town of Mishicot, 
died at her home here at 1623 – 23rd Street at 12:40 this morning. She 
suffered a stroke a year ago. 
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. W.G. Haase 
officiating. Interment will be in the Saxonburg cemetery in the town of 
Mishicot. 
The body can be viewed in the Beduhn and Goetz Funeral Home from 7 to 9 
o'clock tonight and until 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon when it will be 
removed to the residence.
Mrs. Heyroth, nee Helen Barthels, was born in the town of Mishicot, 
Jan. 31, 1863, a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret Miller Barthels, 
early settlers in the township, who immigrated from Germany. On May 24, 
1887, she was married in Mishicot to Louis Heyroth, who preceded her in 
death 21 years ago. After their marriage they took up their residence on 
a farm in Saxonburg. Following the death of her husband, she remained on 
the homestead until 1919 when the family moved to this city.
Mrs. Heyroth is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William K. Mertens of 
this city, Mrs. Glenn S. Tetzlaff of Milwaukee and Mrs. Fred Skarlevoda 
of this city; and three sons, Louis of Denmark, Arthur on the homestead 
farm, and Melvin Heyroth of this city, an instructor at Washington high 
school. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Regina Wilke of the town of 
Mishicot and Mrs. Henry Kiel of Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 27, 1935


JEANETTE M. HEYROTH

Jeanette M. Heyroth, age 70, of town of Mishicot, died unexpectedly
Thursday, April 3, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 
2003 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with Monsignor James 
Feely officiating, with burial to follow in the Saxonburg Cemetery
in the town of Mishicot.
Jeanette was born Oct. 19, 1932, in the town of Kossuth to the late 
Frank and Nora Holsen Fetzer and has been a lifelong area resident. 
She was a graduate of the Mishicot High School with the class of 1949 
and was valedictorian of her class. Jeanette married Richard "Archie" 
Heyroth on Aug. 27, 1955 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. 
She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was formerly 
a secretary for the Manitowoc School of Vocational and Adult Education 
and served on many advisory councils in Manitowoc County for many years. 
She also wrote a news column in the Herald Times Reporter since 1987,
informing readers of the various activities happening in Manitowoc 
County, especially in the Mishicot area. Jeanette was very active in 
the continued success of MAGIC., the Mishicot Area Growth and Improvement 
Committee. She was very involved in farming and was an active partner in 
the running of the family farm. Jeanette was a very active member of Holy 
Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, where she served on many committees 
for the church, as well as her many capacities of service to her 
community. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary of the Mishicot, 
Tisch Mills Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post #7753.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by an infant grandchild; one brother:
Frank Fetzer; and by one sister-in-law: Doris Heyroth.
Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, at the Lambert 
Funeral Home, 344 S. State St., in Mishicot. There will be a 7 p.m. parish 
wake service Sunday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue 
after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home until the time of service at 11 
a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established 
for educational and local community service projects.
Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 2003


LOUIS HEYROTH

MISHICOT RESIDENT IS DEAD, AGED 56. 
Louis Heyroth Buried From Home Where He Was Born.
Louis Heyroth, a well known resident of Mishicott, was buried today 
from the old homestead where forty-six (sic) years ago, he first 
opened his eyes to the world. Mr. Heyroth resided on the same farm 
practically all his life. 
Mr. Heyroth’s death was caused by asthma from which he suffered. He 
is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters. His mother 
who is _5 years of age also survives, and one brother and one sister, 
the latter, Mrs. Richard, W__kelmiller, survive. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 5, 1914
*********
LOUIS HEYROTH CALLED
Louis Heyroth of Mishicot passed away at his farm home in Mishicot Tuesday. At 
the old homestead where he first saw light of day, fifty-six years ago, he also 
closed his eyes in death having lived there all his life time.
Mr. Heyroth died of asthma from which he had been a sufferer for many years. He 
was a popular citizen with always a jolly word for friends and neighbors, a wise 
father and noble husband. Mr. Heyroth was married in 1887 to Helena Bartels and 
is survived by her and three sons and three daughters and one granddaughter. One 
brother, who is in the west and one sister, Mrs. Richard Winkelmiller, also survive 
him besides his mother who has attained the age of 95 and is in possession of all 
her faculties. She resides with her daughter, Mrs. Winkelmiller. The funeral occurs 
today from the residence, Rev. Weihing of the Evangelical Church officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 5, 1914
*********
Notes from Mishicot:
Louis Heyroth, a prominent farmer of this town died at his home Tuesday of last 
week after an illness of several years duration. His death was due to asthma. 
Mr. Heyroth was 56 years of age and was born on the old homestead on which he 
died. He was a good citizen and was respected by all who knew him. In 1887 he 
was married to Helena Martels who with three sons and three daughters survive 
him. He is also survived by his mother, who is 95 years of age and one brother, 
Ferdinand and one sister, Mrs. R. Winkelmiller. The funeral took place on Friday 
from the residence. Rev. Weithing of Two Rivers officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1914


OTTO HEYROTH

(From the Correspondent in Mishicott, 29 Jan.)
The family of L. Heyroth, Jr., lost a 2-yr. old son whose
burial took place yesterday afternoon at the Saxonburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901  
*******
The small daughter(sic) of L. Heyroth in Mishicott died Sat. 
and was buried Mon.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901
*******
Mishicot:
Otto the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heyroth died Friday 
after a short illness. Interment took place at Saxonburg cemetery 
on Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1901 p.8
*******
Mr. and Mrs. F. Heyroth went to Mishicot Monday to attend the funeral 
of a child of Mr. and Mrs. Luis Heyroth.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1901
*******
(NOTE: I think these are the same child and the daughter one
is in error. There is only one Heyroth child on the death
index: 1901 Jan 25  Heyroth Otto  co. death index v.6 p.342./
this has happened in other death notices for very small
children) 


EDWARD HUSS

Edward Huss of the Town of Mishicot passed away Saturday from the effects of 
cancer of the stomach from which he suffered long and patiently. Decedent was 
a native of Mishicot where he was born on June 13, 1858  and of which he was 
a life long resident. Decedent leaves one son and one daughter residing in 
distant parts of the country. One brother and one sister, residents of 
Minneapolis also survive. The funeral took place Wednesday, Rev. H. J. Siewert 
officiating and interment was in Saxonburg Cemetery.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 20, 1922
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The funeral of Edward Huess(sic) of Saxonburg, who died Saturday, 
was held Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 19, 1922


JOHN HUSS

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Oct.)
Johann Hus died last Fri. morning of kidney disease. He was 
born 10 Nov. 1827 near the city of Hof in Bavaria, and came 
to America with his parents and sisters in 1852 when they 
settled in Saxenburg. His wife died 10 yrs. ago. He leaves 
a daughter and 2 sons, all married. Burial was last Sun. 
afternoon in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1897 
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Mr. John Huss, an old and well-known resident of the Town of Mishicott, died on 
Friday last. He was one of the early settlers of that portion of the Town of 
Mishicott known as "Saxonburg" and was a well-to-do farmer and an esteemed citizen. 
By frugal and industrious habits he succeeded in amassing a very comfortable 
fortune. He had two sons, Edward, who inherits the old homestead and Julius, an 
active insurance broker of Minneapolis. He also had, we believe, one daughter, 
Mrs. Russell Bailey of Minneapolis. The funeral took place yesterday and was 
very largely attended.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 19, 1897
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John Huss
birth: 10 November 1827 Germany
death: 15 October 1897 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1897 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: Elisabeth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(First publication Oct. 28, 1897.)
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Huss, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Edward Huss, of Mishicot in said county 
representing among other things that John Huss an inhabitant of said county, 
on the 15th day of October, A.D., 1897 at Mishicott, died intestate, leaving 
estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said 
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner 
granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county 
court to be held on Tuesday, the 23rd day of November, A.D., 1897, 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 Post, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 21st day of October, A.D., 1897.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chloupek, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Post, Monday, November 4, 1897 P. 8


MINNIE HUSS

Mrs. Minnie Huss, 74, lifetime county resident, died yesterday at 
the farm home at Saxonburg. Death was attributed to heart disease.
Funeral services will be held from the Specht Funeral Home in 
Mishicot Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. F. E. Schlueter 
of Emanuel Evangelical church of Two Rivers officiating. Burial will 
be in the Saxonburg cemetery. 
Mrs. Huss, nee Minnie Brinkman, was born at Shoto on March 3, 1864. 
On March 11, 1888, she was married to Edward Huss who died several 
years ago. 
Survivors are one daughter Alvina and one son Edward, both at home; 
and one sister, Mrs. William Burmeister, Manitowoc. 
The body may be viewed at the Specht funeral home, Mishicot, until 
the time of services Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 6, 1938
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FARM HOME IS PREY OF FLAMES NEAR MISHICOT
Mrs. Huss Heavy Loser in Fire that Wipes Out Home in Steiner's Corners Friday
While the family and hired hand were busy Friday afternoon cutting barley in a 
nearby field, fire, starting from some unknown cause, completely destroyed the 
two story, ten room frame dwelling on the farm of Mrs. Edward Huss, a half mile 
north and east of Steiners Corners, on the Mishicot Road. Neighbors who rushed 
to the aid of the family succeeded in saving some of the furniture.
The loss will run into several thousands of dollars but it was said that the 
loss was nearly covered by insurance which was renewed in June.
Mrs. Huss, a widow with her son and daughter and a hired man were across the 
highway working near the granary when the fire was first discovered at 4:30 
o'clock. They rushed to the building, immediately starting to carry out furniture 
when they saw it was useless to try to stop spread of the blaze. The fire 
evidently started in the attic or on the roof and was well underway before 
noticed. Pine tarred shingles were food for the flames. Bucket brigades organized 
quickly by neighbors fought the fire for some time until heat from the flames 
became too intense. Mrs. Huss suffered several cut fingers when a glass window 
in a door crashed over her and was immediately rushed out of the flaming structure 
by Henry Thielbar, a neighbor. Harry Thielbar and William Tegen suffered slight 
injuries to the eyes when chemicals they were using in efforts to quench the 
flames squirted in their faces.
The Mishicot Fire truck, manned by the volunteer department members were on the 
scene but could do nothing to save the home. Absence of wind probably saved the 
large barn and other buildings across the roadway, for flames from the burning 
building mounted high, fed by the all wood structure. Mrs. Huss plans to build a 
small two or three room abode for the time being in which to live with her family. 
The farm is a 150 acre tract of land.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 25, 1931 page 14


ALBERT JENS

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 July)
Death Sat. of farmer Albert Jens. He will be buried in Mishicott, 
with Pastor Doehler presiding. He leaves a widow and 2 children.
Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 July) 
Death 11 July of Mr. Alb (obscured) Gens, age 38, of kidney problems. 
He had been married 3 yrs. ago with Alwine Guse, who survives him, 
along with 2 small children, as well as his father and two sisters.
The funeral was held the following Sun. at the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896


CHRISTINA JENS

Mites from Mishicott
DIED - Mrs. Christina Jens, wife of John Jens, died at her home 
in Saxonburg, Aug. 4th, 1891, aged 74 years. She came to this 
country with her husband in 1852, settling in Saxonburg, where 
they have since resided. She leaves a husband, one son and one 
daughter. The son is at home and the daughter, who resides at 
Two Rivers, mourn her loss.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Aug. 11, 1891


JOHANN JENS

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Mar.)
Death of 70 yr. old John Gents, an old settler in Town Mishicott. Burial was Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897
(Note: The newspaper was often wrong on the age of the deceased, not to mention the
spelling of the surnames)
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Mar.)
Death on this town’s north side on the 25th of Feb., of John Gens, 
of kidney disease. He was 76 yrs. 1 mo. of age and came to America 
in the early 1850’s. His then wife died on the voyage, leaving him
with a daughter, now Mrs. Hans England. He married a second time, 
but she soon died leaving him with 2 more children – son Albert, who 
died last summer, and a daughter who’s married and living in Two Rivers. 
He was a well thought of gentleman. He was buried Sun. before last in 
the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897
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John Jens
birth: 26 November 1821 Germany
death: 25 February 1897 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Mishicott, Wis.
spouse: Christina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRIEDRICH JONAS  (d. 1886)

From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1886:
Death of 70-year old Fritz Jonas on 06 July in Mishicott. He was an early settler
coming to Mishicott in 1853 where he established a farm. He leaves a wife, two sons
and one daughter. Burial took place last Thursday and Mr. Florian Ott gave the
burial sermon.
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ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL.
First publication November 11th 1886.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc county. ss
Probate Office, Manitowoc, November 9th, A.D., 1886.
In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of Fred 
Jonas, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc.
Whereas an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Fred Jonas, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in 
this office; and whereas application has been made by Fred Jonas, a son of said 
deceased praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to 
the laws of this State, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon to John 
Paarmann, the Executor named in said last Will as provided by law: Therefore, it 
is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the 
City of Manitowoc, in said County, on Tuesday, the 7th day of December, A.D., 
1886, at 10 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 of a copy of this order in the Nord-Westen, a newspaper printed 
in said County, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of 
such hearing.
By the Court,
Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, November 18, 1886 P. 5

FRED JONAS  (d. 1926)

After several months of illness, Fred Jonas, well known Mishicot farmer passed away at his home on Thursday evening, Feb. 18 and he was laid to rest on Sunday afternoon, Rev. T.A. Hawkes of this city officiating at the funeral with interment at the Saxonburg Cemetery.
Deceased would have been 71 years of age at his next birthday, May 4. He received his early education in the schools of the county and became greatly interested in the county education movement serving as a member of the school board for many years and taking an active part in school affairs. His interest in the schools reflected in the fact that his sons and daughters took up teaching as a profession and one, Miss Esther Jonas, is now a member of the staff of the West Allis School.
Father of Judge Jonas
Forty-five yars ago, Mr. Jonas was married to Miss Augusta Paarman. For a time, they resided at Manitowoc. Later they moved to Chicago but did not find the big city to their liking and after spending a short time there returned to the old homestead at Mishicot where they have since resided. Last summer a family reunion was held at which all of the children were present, the occasion being made a sort of community celebration in which hundreds of friends and neighbors took part.
Surviving Mr. Jonas are the widow, five sons, Hugo Jonas of this city, Judge Edgar A. Jonas and Attorney Fred Jonas, both of Chicago, Harry Jonas of Minneapolis and August Jonas of Tacoma, Washington and five daughters, Miss Meta Jonas of Chicago, Mrs. Rose Gloe of Two Rivers, Mrs. James Panoch of Mishicot, Mrs. Willliam H. Glander of this city and Miss Esther Jonas of West Allis. Ten grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Chas. Metzner of Kewaunee also survive him.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Feb. 26, 1926 

WILHELMINE JONAS

TOWN'S OLDEST SETTLER DEAD
Mrs. Fred Jonas Had Lived in One House 57 Years
In the home which she had occupied for fifty-seven consecutive years, death came 
to Mrs. Fred Jonas, Mishicott's oldest settler, Friday, Mrs. Jonas' demise being 
due to infirmities of advanced age. Mrs. Jonas was 86 years old and had resided 
at Mishicott since 1853.  With her husband, Mrs. Jonas in 1853 located on a farm 
on the site of what is now Mishicott and the property has been in possession of 
the family ever since. Mrs. Jonas made her home with her son, Fred Jr., after the 
death of her husband years ago. Three children survive, one son at Tacoma and a 
daughter at Tacoma and a daughter at Kewaunee. The funeral will be held from the 
home at Mishicott Sunday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., June 18, 1910


CAROLINE KUNZE

DIED
Mrs. Caroline Kunze of the Town of Mishicot passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11th. 
She was born in Tannenberg, Germany in 1827. Her maiden name was Birkner. In 
1847 she was married to Franz Kunze. They immediately emigrated to America and 
have lived in this vicinity ever since. Mrs. Kunze was stricken several times 
with paralysis and has been helpless for the past six months.
She is survived by two sons, Emil who resides with his mother and Theodore of 
California. She was a noble woman, beloved and honored by all who knew her. The 
funeral occurred Tuesday, the Rev. Weihing of Two Rivers officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 18, 1913
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1870 Town of Mishicot Census
Franz Kunze, 45; Caroline, 43; Oswald, 20; Herman, 15; Edward, 13; Ameil, 10


EDUARD KUNZE

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Aug.)
Word reached here last Thurs. that Ed. Kunze had died in Rockford, 
Illinois, where he had been working for a long time. His mother 
lives here, and she arranged to have the body sent here for burial 
Sun. afternoon at the Saxonburg Cemetery. Mr. Kunze, who was 46, 
was unmarried. In addition to his elderly mother here, he is 
survived by 3 brothers.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1904
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Mishicot:
The mortal remains of Mr. Ed Kunze were laid to rest in the Mishicot cemetery 
Sunday last. Mr. Kunze was a former resident of this place but for many years 
past he resided at Rockford, Ill., doing the work of a wagon maker. He died on 
Wednesday of last week at the age of 45 years. On Friday, the remains arrived 
in Mishicot and were confined to the care of his  mother and brother, the only 
surviving relatives.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 9, 1904


FRANZ KUNZE
  
Died. Kunze
In Saxonburgh, Town of Mishicott, Mr. Franz Kunze at the age of 48 years. 
The deceased was one of the earliest settlers in that town, arriving there 
in the year 1847, from Saxony.  He leaves a sorrowing wife and five children, 
who, with their many friends, deplore his untimely death.
Manitowoc Tribune, February 20, 1874, Vol. 20 No. 52, Page 4 Column 5 
********
From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1874: 
Death of Franz Kunze on the 16th. About 48 years old. One of the first settlers 
in Sachsenburg. Born in Zichoppau in Sachsen; lived in Sachsenburg since the 
year 1847. Leaves widow and five sons.


OSWALD KUNZE

We have just learned that Oswald Kunze died last night. He had suffered 
quite a while from facial cancer, so his death must be considered a release. 
He was 55. The funeral will be held Thurs. at 1 p.m. from the funeral home.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1903
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Oswald Kunze
birth: 20 July 1850 Mishicot, Wis.
death: 22 December 1903 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
residence: 1903 Mishicot, Wis.
father: Frank Kunze
mother: Caroline
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


GEORGE LAUROESCH

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880:
The death of 22-year old George Laurosch on 15 Mar., also from diphtheria,
the only son of John Laurosch. His burial took place yesterday on his birthday.


IDA LAUROESCH

Death of Ida Laurosch, age 14 yrs. 4 mos., on 13 Mar. of diphtheria, in
Mishicott. She was the daughter of J(ohn) Laurosch. Burial took place on 15
Mar. The family had just returned home from the funeral to find the death of
22 year old George Laurosch on 15 Mar., also from diptheria, the only son of
John Laurosch.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880


JOHN LAUROESCH

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Apr.)
Death of John Laurosch, an old settler, last Thurs., 21 Apr. He had suffered 
from nerve rheumatism and was sick for one week with influenza, which caused 
his death. He was born 03 Dec. 1824 in the Kingdom of Württemberg, and so was
67 yrs. 1 mo. of age. He came to American in 1853, spent some years in N.Y. 
State, then came to Mishicott where he bought a farm. He leaves a widow in 
good circumstances, as well as 3 grown daughters, the 2 eldest of whom are 
married – Mrs. Charles Schultz, and Mrs. August Arnemann. About 12 yrs. ago, 
4 of their children, including their only son, died within the span of a few
weeks. Mr. Laurosch’s funeral took place last Sun. in the Saxenburg Cemetery, 
among countless mourners.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1892


SIDONIA LAUROESCH

The funeral of Mrs. Sidonia Lauriesch, a pioneer resident of Mishicott, 
was held yesterday and attended by a large number of relatives and 
friends. Decedent was born in 1835 in Germany and came here in 1855. 
Three daughters survive, one being Mrs. Edwin Boettger of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 08, 1915, Page 6
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Mrs. Albert Hass, Menominee, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Arneman, Chicago; 
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schultz, Kewaunee; Oscar Mislitz, Chassel, Mich.; and 
Theo. Toepel, Milwaukee who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Sidonia 
Lauroesch at Mishicott Tuesday have returned to their respective homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 09, 1915, Page 3
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MISHICOT
The funeral of the late Mrs. Louish was held from the home of her son in 
law, August Arnemann and the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon Rev. Ed. 
Zell officiating. Burial took place in the cemetery at Saxonburg. She had 
reached the age of 80 years. 
Mrs. Lourish was born in Europe and came to this country with her parents 
when but a child. She was 80 years of age and enjoyed good health all her 
life until about a week ago. Her endearing disposition and kindly manner 
were ever present even in moments of bitterest trial. She is survived by 
three daughters, Mrs. August Arneman, Mishicott, Mrs. Chas. Schultz of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Edwin Boetke of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 09, 1915, Page 4
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Mrs.Sidona Laurish(sic) passed away Saturday morning at the home of her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Arneman in Saxonburg. The cause of her 
death was old age. She was born in Saxon, Germany February, 1830 and came to 
America when 18 years of age. She was married shortly afterward to John Laurish 
and they settled on a farm where she lived until her death. She is survived by 
three daughters, Mrs. August Arneman, Mrs. Chas. Schultz of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Ed. Boettcher of Manitowoc. Mrs. Laurish and her husband were among the first 
settlers of Saxonburg coming there about the time several other families from 
Saxon settled in that vicinity which gave the community the name of Saxonburg. 
Her husband died 23 years ago. The funeral took place Wednesday, Rev. Zell 
officiating. Interment was at Saxonburg Cemetery.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 9, 1915
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Mishicot Locals & Personal:
Mrs. John Laurish(sic) who died last week was survived by eleven grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren besides her three daughters. Those who attended the 
funeral of Mrs. Laurish were Mrs. Albert Haas, Menominee, Mich., Mr. Oscar Misitz, 
Chassel, Mich., Mr. Theodore Toepel, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Arneman, Chicago; 
Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schultz, Kewaunee; Erma 
Schultz, Waukesha and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schneider, Manitowoc.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 16, 1915
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(No. 45. 1st publication Dec. 11, 1915)
STATE OF WISCONSIN, MANITOWOC COUNTY, IN COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Sidona Lauresch (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Sidona Boettger of the city 
of Manitowoc in said county, representing among other things that 
Sidona Lauresch, an inhabitant of said county, on the third day of 
April, 1915, died testate at the town of Mishicot in said county, 
leaving estate to be administered and that probate proceedings upon 
the will of said deceased were had and completed in said court and 
that there are still assets belonging to the estate of said deceased 
which were not administered in said probate proceedings and which 
still remain unadministered and representing further that petitioner 
is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that the East Wisconsin 
Trustee company be appointed administrator do bonis no? with the will 
annexed of said estate.
It is Ordered, That said petition be heard at a general term of said 
court to be held at the office of the county judge in the court house 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 4th day of 
January, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Ordered further, That notice of the time and place of such hearing be 
given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks 
successively prior to said date of hearing in the Manitowoc Daily 
Herald, a newspaper published in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, Wis., this 10th day of December, 1915.
By the Court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge.
Hougen & Brady, attornesy for pretitioner.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.2
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CASE INVOLVING 24 YEAR OLD CLAIM TO CROPS IS DISMISSED
Petition For Administrator de bonis non In Estate of Sidona Lauresch, 
Filed Recently, is Dismissed in Court
The petition filed by Sidona Boettger for the administration on the 
estate of her mother Sidona Lauresch to collect from Mr. and Mrs. 
August Arnemann a one-fouth interest in the property left by Mrs. 
Lauresch's husband from the date of his death in 1892 to the date 
of Mrs. Lauresch's death in 1915 has been amicably settled and 
adjusted among the parties and the petition was dismissed today in 
the County Court. The parties interested in this action were sisters 
and as soon as the true state of facts were understood by those 
directly interested, a settlement was effected which disposed of 
the matter finally so far as any further proceedings in court are 
concerned and the cordial relations heretofore existing between the 
families have not been disturbed by the misunderstanding which 
resulted in the filing of the petition.
The case was a peculiar one in that such actions have been extremely 
rare in the courts of this state and at a meeting of those interested 
Thursday afternoon of this week a thorough understanding was arrived 
at and the matters in dispute were settled in a manner agreeable to 
all of the parties.
Manitowoc Daily Herald Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.8


SOPHIE LOESCH

OLD MISHICOT NATIVE PASSES
Mrs. Sophie Loesch Is Found Dead In Bed Monday Noon
Mrs. Sophie Loesch, 70, one of the oldest natives of the town of 
Mishicot, died at the home of Ernest Pfingsten, where she boarded, 
Monday evening.
She was found dead in bed by members of the Pfingsten family Monday 
noon. Dr. G.A. Rau, county coroner, announced that death was due to 
a heart stroke.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran church in 
Mishicot Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev. Edward 
Zell officiating. Interment will be in Saxonburg cemetery. The body 
will remain at the Specht funeral home until 12:30 o'clock Wednesday 
noon when it will be removed to the church.
Mrs. Loesch, nee Sophie Tein, was born in the town of Saxonburg 
March 25, 1853. She was married in 1900 to Peter Loesch, who preceded 
her in death 16 years ago. Following the death of her husband she 
moved to the village of Mishicot. She had no children, and the nearest 
relative is a cousin, residing in Miami, Fla.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 28, 1933 P.6
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(NOTE: There is a Peter Loesch in cemetery #64)


FRIEDRICH MEINKE

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1893: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Sept.)
Death of Friedrich Meinke of old age on 14 Sept. in the home of his stepson, 
John Bahls. Mr. Meinke was born 30 Nov. 1803 in Falkenhagen, Pomerania. He 
came to America in 1857 accompanied by his wife, who died 8 yrs. ago, and 
with the above named stepson. He lived with his stepson ever since. Burial 
was last Sat. in the Saxenburg Cemetery. 


JOACHIM MEYER

Another old settler has passed away. Jochim Meyer, father of Carl and John, 
died last Thursday, at the advanced age of eighty-two years. Mr. Meyer came 
from Germany about thirty-six years ago.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  June 12, 1888 pg. 10


FREDERIC MUELLER

Mueller - At his home in the Town of Mishicot, Aug. 9, 1901, Frederick Mueller, 
aged 80 years
Frederick (sic) Mueller was born in St. Michael, Germany December 7, 1821. In 
1847 he came with his parents to this country and in 1848 settled on a farm in 
the Town of Mishicot, where he continued to reside until the time of his death. 
He was one of the first settlers of that part of the Town of Mishicot known as 
Saxonburg. In 1852 he was married to Caroline Bernhardt who died in 1863 leaving 
him 6 children. In 1867 he was again married to Theresa Hess, who bore him 2 
children and died in 1887. All his children, 4 sons and 4 daughters survive him, 
also 21 grandchildren. His funeral took place yesterday, Rev. C.W. Schlueter of 
this city officiating. The funeral was a very large one.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 13, 1901
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Name Frederic Mueller  
Gender Male  
Burial Place Mishicot, Wis.  
Death Date 09 Aug 1901  
Death Place Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 79  
Birth Date 07 Dec 1821  
Birthplace Germany  
Occupation Farmer  
Race White  
Marital Status Widowed  
Spouse's Name Caroline Bernhard  
Father's Name J.G. Mueller  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name Hannah  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 
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Name Frederic Mueller  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1901  
Event Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wis.  
Gender Male  
Age 79  
Marital Status Widowed  
Race W  
Occupation Farmer  
Birth Date 07 Dec 1821  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1822  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Mishicot, Wis.  
Cemetery Saxonburg Cemetery  
Father's Name J. G. Mueller  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name Hannah Mueller  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name Caroline Bernhard  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907

GODFREY MUELLER

Godfrey Mueller, well known citizen of Mishicot of which he was a life long resident, died at the home of his brother, Charles, early Saturday morning. His death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Mueller was 76 years of age and was born in the Town of Mishicot. He never married and for years had made his home with his brother, Charles. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and the services were conducted by Rev. Siewert. Interment was at Saxonburg Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Aug. 6, 1926   
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kinidness and sympathy extended to us in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our beloved brother and uncle, Godfrey Mueller. We are especially grateful for the use of cars at the funeral, for the flowers and to Rev. F.J. Siewert and the choir.
Charles Mueller & family
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Aug. 6, 1926 
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*Note: He was place here because obit indicates he is buried here and I believe Fred is his father.
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1870 Town of Mishicot Census
Fred Mueller, age 48; Cherese, age 30; Fred, age 16; Anna, age 14, Gottfried, age 13; Charles, age 11; Louise, age 7
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1920 Town of Mishicot Census
Godfred, age 66, in household of brother, Charles Mueller

JOHANN PAARMANN

Mishicot:
Died-
John Paarmann at his home in Saxonburg, Sunday forenoon, after a lingering illness. 
Deceased was upward of 80 years old and one of the early settlers of our town. 
Funeral will take place Wednesday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 12, 1907
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Notes From Mishicot:
Mr. Burman(sic), a resident of Saxonburg, died at his home Sunday afternoon. 
He was one of the oldest settlers of Saxonburg. He came here and made a fine 
farm out of the Wilderness, on which farm he continued to live until the end of 
his days. He leaves a wife and several children and a host of friends to mourn 
his loss. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Saxonburg Wednesday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1907 pg. 8


KAROLINA PAARMANN

MRS. PAARMAN(sic) OF SHEBOYGAN PASSES AWAY ON MONDAY
Mrs. Caroline Paarman(sic), aged 84, mother of Charles Paarman of this city, 
died at the home of a daughter in Two Rivers, Monday evening of infirmities 
attending old age. Deceased was born in Germany and came to this country about 
sixty years ago, making her home in the Town of Mishicot for many years.
Funeral rites will be held at Two Rivers Thursday at 1 pm. The Rev. T.A. Hawkins 
of the Grace Congregational Church officiating and interment will be made in the 
Saxonburg Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Jan. 30, 1929 page 10


WILHELM PAARMANN

A strange death occurred last week in Mishicott. Mr. W. Paarmann 
tried to pull his tooth with a rusty pair of pliers, but the tooth 
broke and left a portion in the jaw. He suffered several days of 
pain, then developed blood poisoning and died. “After the event, 
we have learned that the doctor, who looked at the patient, actually
determined the cause of death to be a glandular swelling”. The 
deceased, who was 22 yrs. 8 mos. of age leaves a widow but no 
children. Burial was Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1894 


MARIE PFINGSTEN

Miss Marie Pfingsten, 68 years old, a former resident of the village of 
Howards Grove, died last Wednesday in a Milwaukee hospital.  Funeral
services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mishicot, with burial in the
Saxonburg cemetery.
Miss Pfingsten was born in the town of Mishicot, and as a child made
her home with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernst Schlichting, proprietors
of the Washington Hotel at Howards Grove for many years. On becoming an 
adult, she held responsible positions as a hotel cashier, and in recent 
years spent much of her time traveling.
She is survived by a brother, E. G. Pfingsten, of Mishicot.
Sheboygan Press: July 27, 1936 (edited for living people)


ANNA BARBARA RADOW       

DIED - 
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Rado nee Habhegger, was held from the home of her
son-in-law Mr. Louis Hartung, Saturday afternoon Rev. Jos. S. Morris of Grace
Church officiating. The Quartette from Grace Church rendered "Nearer My God
to Thee", "Rock of Ages" and "Love, That Wilt Not Let Me Go." Burial took
place in the cemetery at Saxonburg. She had reached the advanced age of 97.
She came to Milwaukee from Switzerland in 1849 where she was born at
Canton, Bern, Town of Langnow in 1818. At Milwaukee she was married in
1851 to Philip Conrad Rado.
They moved to Cooperstown this county where they resided a year or two.
From there they moved to Saxonburg where her husband died in 1884. In
1901 Mrs. Radow moved to Two Rivers where she has resided with one of 
her sons and her daughter Mrs. Louis Hartung until she died.
She enjoyed good health all her life never requiring the services of a physician
until the last few days of her life. In her long life she was a woman of sterling
character and a friend to all. Her endearing expression and kindly manner
were ever present even in moments of bitterest trial.
She is survived by two daughters, two sons, 5 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, March 26, 1915


EDWARD REIS

Edward Reis, 78, lifelong Town of Mishicot president, died Tuesday night at the 
home of his son, Charles, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, after a year's illness. Funeral 
services will be at 2 pm Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. David Worgull, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot, officiating. 
Burial will be in Saxonburg Cemetery, Town of Mishicot.
Edward Reis was born Feb. 14, 1882 in the Town of Mishicot, a son of the late 
Nicholas and Elisa Lala Reis. He attended the Saxonburg district school. He 
married the former Leona Schramm Oct. 5, 1910 at Mishicot, who preceded him in 
death 29 years ago. For a number of years he operated a farm and for five years 
up to his retirement, 13 years ago, he was employed by the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two 
Rivers.
Besides the son he leaves three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 16, 1960 page T5
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Funeral services for Edward Reis, 78, retired Town of Mishicot farmer who died 
at the home of his son, Charles, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Tuesday night, were at 2 
p.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. David 
Worgull officiating. Burial was in Saxonburg Cemetery, Town of Mishicot. 
Pallbearers were Paul Kronforst, Awald Dahlka, John Brouchoud, William Weihmueller, 
Robert Wentker and Edward Guex.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 22, 1960  P. 3
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Miss Lena(sic) Schramm and Ed Reiss were married last Wednesday by 
Justice Ploeckelman of Mishicot. The ceremony was performed at the 
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schramm. Harry Jonas 
acted as best man and Clara Schram is maid of honor. The bridal party 
came to this city in Mr. Schram's auto for a sitting at Braun's studio. 
The bridal couple will make a short wedding trip. After their 
return they will make this city their home.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 7, 1910 


LEONA REIS

Mrs. Edward Reis, Town of Mishicot Resident, Dies at Two Rivers
Mrs. Edward Reiss died at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers this 
morning where she had been a patient for several days. The deceased 
was a native of Gibson where she was born in 1888 and married Mr. 
Reis 13 years ago. Besides the husband, one son Charles, her aged 
mother, Mrs. Charles Schram, town of Mishicot, a sister, Mrs. Charles 
Miley of Manitowoc and a brother, Charles Schram of Mishicot, survive. 
The remains were removed to the Schram home in Mishicot this afternoon 
and burial will take place this afternoon from the Saxonburg church 
with interment in the cemetery there.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1931
*********
Miss Lena(sic) Schramm and Ed Reiss were married last Wednesday by 
Justice Ploeckelman of Mishicot. The ceremony was performed at the 
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schramm. Harry Jonas 
acted as best man and Clara Schram is maid of honor. The bridal party 
came to this city in Mr. Schram's auto for a sitting at Braun's studio. 
The bridal couple will make a short wedding trip. After their 
return they will make this city their home.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 7, 1910 


ELSIE ROEDGER

Miss Elsie Roedger, 63, Rt. 1, Mishicot, Saxonburg, Town of Mishicot, 
died unexpectedly at her home early Friday morning. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, the Rev. B. A. Zimdars, pastor of Zion Evangelical United 
Brethern Church, Mishicot, officiating. Burial will be in the Saxonburg 
cemetery. 
Miss Roedger was born April 29, 1899, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter 
of the late John and Emma Price Roedger. She spent her entire life on 
the farm home. Surviving are two brothers, Hugo at home and Bruno of 
Chippewa Falls. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1962 


EMMA ROEDGER

Town of Gibson Native's Rites Are Held Today
Manitowoc, Wis.-The funeral of Mrs. Emma Raedger, 70, nee Emma Pries, a native 
of the town of Gibson, was held this afternoon. Services were conducted at the 
Spect funeral home in Mishicot, and burial was in the Saxonburg cemetery.
Mrs. Raedger died Friday at Holy Family hospital here where she had been a patient 
since last Tuesday. She was born October 4, 1866, in the town of Gibson. She was 
married June 15, 1894, to John Raedger. the couple settled on a farm in Saxonburg, 
and Mr. Raedger died ?5 years ago.
Survivors include a daughter, Elsie at home; two sons, Hugo, at ???? and Bruno; 
two sisters, Mrs. Ella McDonald, Chicago, and Mrs. Bertha Mathey, Manitowoc; and 
four brothers, Herman of Lena, Robert of Medford, Charles of Mishicot, and Rudolph 
of South Dakota.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, June 14, 1937 P. 7
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(1920 Mishicot census:
Emma Roedger age 62; son Hugo age 26; dau. Elsie age 22)


HUGO ROEDGER

Hugo Roedger, 85, of Route 2, Mishicot, died late Saturday evening, April 18, 
at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Bernard Setterlund will officiate and burial will be in Saxonburg 
Cemetery.
Mr. Roedger was born Dec. 16, 1895, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
John and Emma Pries Roedger. He attended Saxonburg School and was a farmer all 
his life. He was a director of the former Saxonburg Co-op Dairy.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 1981 P. 3


J. ROEDGER  (John)

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Feb.)
Mr. J. Roedger died in his home last Fri. (30 Jan.) of dropsy. He leaves his 
wife and 3 children –2 boys and a girl –ages 10, 8, and 6. The funeral took 
place today at Saxonburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1903 


SOPHIA SCHARF AND HER HUSBAND

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 Feb.)
68 yr. old Mrs. Sophia Scharf died on the 10th of this month, and last Thurs. 
the 18th, her husband followed her in death at age 77. Both succumbed to chest 
congestion and the flu. He was born 02 Dec. 1819, and she on 28 Dec. 1828, both 
in Penzien, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. They married there in 1851 and came to America 
in 1858, first to Town Newton and about 1876, moved to Saxenburg. They leave 4 
children – an invalid son and 3 daughters,  plus 13 grandchildren. Their funerals 
were respectively a week ago Sat. and last Sun., both in Saxenburg Cemetery.


ARTHUR SCHMIDT

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Feb.)
Some weeks ago, we reported that the condition of 4 yr. 9 mo. old 
Arthur, son of Saxenberg resident Wm. Schmidt, was improving. 
However, he relapsed and died at 5 p.m. last Sunday. The funeral 
will take place tomorrow (Wed.) at 2 p.m. in the Saxenberg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897


DOROTHEA E. SCHMIDT

Death last Mon. evening in Town Mishicott of Mrs. Dorothea Schmidt of
heart dropsy, from which she had suffered a long and painful confinement. 
She was born in 1827 at Bargfeldt, Kur-Hessen and came to America in 1852 
where she married her surviving husband, Mr. Johann Schmidt. In addition 
to her husband, 5 grown children mourn her passing. The funeral will take 
place next Fri. at 2 p.m. in the Luxenburger Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1895 
*******
Mrs. John Schmidt of Saxonburg, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock after 
an illness of many months duration. She and her husband were among the first 
settlers of the Town of Mishicot, especially that portion of it known as Saxonburg. 
She was a model wife, mother and neighbor and her death will be generally regretted. 
The funeral takes place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. She was the mother of John 
and Louis Schmidt of Superior and of Adam, Henry and William Schmidt of Mishicott.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Dec. 10, 1895
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Dorothy E. Schmidt
birth: 25 January 1827 Germany
death: 9 December 1895 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
father: Henry Schmidt
mother: Elise
spouse: John Schmidt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


IDA SCHMIDT

MRS. SCHMIDT DIES SATURDAY 
Mishicot Woman Is To Be Buried Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs. William Schmidt, 68, died Saturday at her home. She was an 
invalid since last October. 
Funeral services will be from the home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. F.E. 
Schlueter officiating. Interment will be in the Saxonburg cemetery. 
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Ida Wilms, was born on August 30, 1867, in the 
town of Kossuth. She was married to William Schmidt on March 30, 
1892. She lived on the farm in Mishicot for 34 years and came to 
Mishicot in 1926. Her husband died four years ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Schmidt, Reedsville, 
Mrs. William Mueller, Mishicot; three sons, Floyd, Lester, William, 
Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Wilhelmina Mull, Two Rivers; one 
brother; William Wilms, Manitowoc; and six grandchildren. 
The body was removed from the Specht funeral home to the home on 
Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 6, 1935


JOHANN SCHMIDT

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 13 June)
Death Wed. last week in his home, from old age debility, 
of Mr. J. Schmidt, one of the eldest residents of our town. 
Mr. Schmidt reached the age of 83 plus a few months and is 
survived by 5 sons, all in good circumstances - William and 
Henry here, and John, Louis and Adam in West Superior. The 
funeral was held Sat. afternoon with a large procession from 
the funeral home. John and Adam Schmidt, who arrived here Fri. 
from West Superior to attend their father’s funeral, went back 
Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905
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A MISHICOT PIONEER PASSES AWAY
John Schmidt, one of the first settlers of the Town of Mishicot, died last 
Wednesday morning from old age. He was born in Hesse, Germany on the 1st of 
April, 1822 and consequently was a little over 83 years of age at the time of 
his death. In 1844 he came to America and lived for four years in Pennsylvania. 
In 1848 he settled on a tract of government land and began at once to carve out 
a farm from the wilderness which then constituted the territory now known as 
the Town of Mishicot. After he had built for himself a log cabin on his land, 
he was married to Dora Schmidt, a young lady who had been his school mate and 
playmate in childhood, but though having the name of Schmidt, she was not 
related. The wedding took place at Boldus' Hall in this city. There were born 
to them five sons, all of whom are living. They are Henry of the Town of Two 
Rivers, John, Louis and Adam of Superior and William of the Town of Mishicot 
with whom his last years were spent. The funeral took place last Friday and 
was conducted by Rev. F.W. Huebner of this city.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., June 13, 1905
********
John Schmidt
birth: 1 April 1822 Germany
death: 7 June 1905 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicott
residence: 1905 Mishicott
spouse: Dorthea Erustruia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WM. SCHMIDT

W. Schmidt, 74, Mishicot Pioneer, Passes Away 
William Schmidt, 74, of Mishicot, passed away there this morning. 
He was born at Saxonburg in 1857 and has resided at Mishicot most 
of his life, moving into the village five years ago to live a 
retired life. 
Forty years ago, Mr. Schmidt was united in marriage to Miss Ida 
Wilms, who still survives with five children, Mrs. John Schmidt, 
Reedsville; Lydia, Mishicot; Floyd and Lester, Mishicot; and 
William at Two Rivers. One brother Adam of East Superior, Wis., 
also survives. 
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 11, 1931


CARL F. SCHRAM    (d. 1906)

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 Mar.)
Death last Friday morning of 89-year old C. Schramm(sic) in the home of his son 
who lives about a mile from here. Mr. Schramm lived here a long time and had 
many friends. He is only survived by one son and one grandson. His large 
funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the funeral home with burial in the 
Saxenburg(sic) cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1906
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Notes From Mishicot:
Mr. J. Schram of Saxonburg, one of our oldest settlers, died at his home last 
Thursday. He was born in Germany in 1817 and came to this country in 1849. He 
first settled at Milwaukee and then came to Mishicot, bought the land on which 
he since lived (which was at that time all woods), cleared it, and made out of 
it one of the nicest farms in the county. His remains were buried in the 
Saxonburg cemetery Sunday afternoon. His wife died about 20 years ago, and he 
leaves one child, a son, Charles, who lives on the old homestead. Mr. Schram 
was a kind neighbor and friend, and his loss will be regretted by all who knew 
him.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 29, 1906  P. 1
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Carl Schramm (sic)
birth: 14 June 1817 Germany, Europe
death: 22 March 1906 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Mishicott, Wis.
father: Haron Schramm
spouse: Hanna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES SCHRAM    (d. 1919)

Notes from Mishicot:
Charles Schram, a prominent farmer of this town, died at Holy Family 
Hospital. His death was due to complications that resulted after an 
operation for appendicitis. Deceased was 58 years of age and was born 
in the Town of Mishicot where he resided all of his life. He is 
survived by his wife and three children. The children are Mrs. Ed Reis, 
Clara and Carl. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the home. Rev. 
Koten conducted the ceremonies. The remains were interred at Saxonburg 
Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 29, 1919 p.8
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A man well known and highly esteemed in his community passed away Saturday, when 
Charles Schramm(sic) of Mishicot died at Holy Family hospital failing to survive 
the effects of an operation for appendicitis. Deceased had spent all his life in 
the Town of Mishicot, where he was born in 1861, being 58 at the time of his death 
with the exception of about 1 year of his youth spent in Berlin, Wisconsin.
Interment was in the Saxonburg Cemetery Tuesday, Rev. Koten officiating. The 
surviving family consists of the widow, Mrs. Schramm and three children, Mrs. 
Ed Reis, Clara and Carl. 
Many from out of town were present at the funeral among these being Charles Paarman 
and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mavitz of Sheboygan Louis Bruemmer, Carl Shubich, Mrs. Louisa 
Barnes, Miss Ella Bruemmer and Mrs. August Arndt of Algoma, Mrs. Harry Heilegenthal 
of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wentorf of West Bend.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 22, 1919



MARY SCHRAM

Mrs. Charles Schram, 86 (photo), of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died early Sunday morning 
of a heart ailment at the homestead farm operated by her son, Carl.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Specht Funeral Home, 
Mishicot, the Rev. Edward Zell of the St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating. 
Burial will be in Saxonburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Schramm, nee Mary Paarman, was born Dec. 15, 1868, in the Town of Mishicot. 
She was married to Charles Schram in 1891. He preceded her in death in 1919, and 
a daughter, Mrs. Edward Reis, died in 1931.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Raymond I. Miley, of Manitowoc,; son, Carl of Rt. 
1, Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Fred Jonas of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Mrs. 
Neil Johnson of Valders; Miss Marjorie Miley of Manitowoc, Charles Reis of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot,and Anna Marie Schram of Rt. 1, Mishcot. Four great grandchildren also 
survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 11, 1955  P. 15


AUGUST SCHROEDER

Retired Farmer, Schroeder, Hit by Car is Dead
August Schroeder, 85 year old retired farmer of 1501 Clark St., became Manitowoc 
County's 19th traffic fatality of the year when he died at Holy Family Hospital 
at 6:45 pm Sunday of injuries received when struck by a car at 8:05 Saturday 
evening as he was walking across Clark Street between 15th and 16th Streets.
According to police reports the aged man was crossing the street from south to 
north when hit by a car driven by William Brey, 47, of 722 South 25th Street, 
resulting in a fractured pelvis and other internal injuries. Brey told officers 
that he did not see the pedestrian until just before the impact when he swung his 
car sharply in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid striking him.
The injured man was taken to the hospital by the police ambulance by Officers Anton 
Glysch and Joseph Michel. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said this morning that an 
inquest will be held.
The accident is the second fatality in that block on Clark Street over a period of 
one year and the fourth in the city this year. Funeral services for Mr. Schroeder 
will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, the Rev. 
Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Saxonburg Cemetery, Town of Mishicot. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.
August Schroeder was born may 20, 1862 in the Town of Two Creeks. On December 7, 1888 
he married Miss Clara Arndt and they operated a farm in the Town of Two Rivers until 
1911 when they moved to a farm in northern Michigan. Mr. Schroeder retired in 1920 and 
they moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Schroeder died 16 years ago.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Alpine Deichelbor of Marinesco, Mich., Mrs. Philip 
Milligan of Foster City, Michigan, Mrs. Art DeLane of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Schissel 
of Racine; six sons, Leo, Elmer, Harold, Vernon and Jerome of Manitowoc and Walter of 
Green Bay and a brother, Ferdinand of Two Rivers, former chief of police in that city; 
a sister, Mrs. Ida Kahrs of San Diego, Calif.; 30 grandchildren and 13 great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon. Nov. 17, 1947 page 2
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(Note: Stone reads d. 1948)


BERTHA SCHROEDER

Funeral of Mrs. Bertha Schroeder To Be Saturday 
The funeral services of Mrs. Bertha Schroeder who died yesterday 
noon will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the Frazier 
mortuary, corner of Ninth and Chicago Streets. The remains will 
be taken to the Saxonburg Cemetery at Mishicot for interment. 
The deceased was born at Mishicot July 4, 1855, and had resided 
at that place until her husband’s death two years ago after which 
time she made her home with her niece, Mrs. Henry Ladwig, 940 
North Eighth Street. Three sons, Charles of Chippewa Falls, Ira 
of Minneapolis and George of Hammond Oklahoma, six grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 31, 1929


CHARLES SCHROEDER

The funeral of Charles Schroeder, pioneer of the town of Mishicot, was held 
yesterday afternoon from his home with burial at the Saxonburg cemetery, Rev. 
T. A. Hawkes officiating. Mr. Schroeder was born in Meckelberg, Germany, on 
March 1, 1850, and died at the Holy Family hospital Friday, April 9. He came 
with his parents to this country at the age of three, settling on the same 
farm from which he was buried yesterday. On April 3, 1872, he was married to 
Bertha Kane. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn his loss three sons, 
Charles of Cornell, Wisconsin, George of Sayre, Oklahoma, and Ira of Minneapolis. 
The funeral was very largely attended, testifying the decedent was highly 
esteemed as a neighbor and townsman. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 13, 1926  P. 5


CLARA SCHROEDER

LONG ILLNESS CLAIMS LIFE OF MRS. SCHROEDER 
An illness of eight months duration this morning at 3:30 o’clock claimed the 
life of Mrs. August Schroeder at the family home at 1031 Twenty-first street. 
Mrs. Schroeder was a life-long resident of Manitowoc county and 59 years of 
age at the time of her death.
Born in the town of Two Rivers on February 25, 1872, Mrs. Schroeder, nee Clara 
Ahrndt, spent her early life in that township. On December 7, 1889, she was 
married to Mr. Schroeder and the couple lived on farms in the towns of Manitowoc 
and Two Rivers before taking up their residence in this city about four years 
ago.
Besides her husband, she is survived by ten children, Mrs. Alpine Delchelbor?, 
Marinesco, Michigan, and the Misses Irma, Adeline and Serena at home; six sons, 
Leo, Harold, Jerome and Vernon, all of this city, Elmer of Two Rivers, Walter 
of Rockland, Michigan and a stepson, August of Hartford; three brothers, Henry 
Ahrndt of Two Rivers, John Ahrndt, Birch Creek, Michigan and Edward Ahrndt of 
Racine; three sisters, Mrs. William Waskow, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Jacob Giefer 
and Mrs. Reinhold Nemetz of Racine. Twenty-two grandchildren also survive. 
Funeral services for Mrs. Schroeder will be held from the family home at 1 o’clock 
and from the Evangelical Lutheran church, Eighth and Marshall streets, at 1:30 
o’clock Monday afternoon with Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will 
take place at the Saxonburg cemetery near Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 16, 1931   P. 21


DAUGHTER OF CARL SCHROEDER

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 Jan.)
Death of the youngest daughter of Carl Schroeder of Saxenburg, in Mishicott.
The child who was 5 yrs. 10 mos. old, died of diphtheria and was buried yesterday in
the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892
 

FRIEDRICKE SCHROEDER

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 07 May) 
Mrs. Friedrich(sic) Schroeder, who for the recent past has been living with her sister, 
Mrs. Spahr, died last Sun. morning at the age of 75 yrs. 3 mos. 1 day. She leaves 
4 sons, 3 daughters, countless grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Her burial 
took place yesterday afternoon attended by a host of people in the Saxenburg 
Cemetery, with the funeral oration delivered by Mr. Florian Ott.
Der Nord Westen, 15 May 1890


HARVEY SCHROEDER

The body of Harvey Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schroeder of Minneapolis
was brought to this city yesterday and was taken to the home of his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder of Saxonburg. He died at his home on April 2
and will be buried at Saxonburg Tuesday, April 6 at 2 o'clock. Rev. Hawkes will
officiate at the services. He was eighteen years of age and died of pulmonary
tuberculosis. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers Oscar and
Leslie.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 5, 1926 p.5
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Jambo Creek…Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Eckhardt, daughter, Erna, and son, Herman, 
attended the funeral of Harvey Schroeder at Saxonburg Tuesday. The body was 
shipped here from Minneapolis. Mr. Schroeder leaves to mourn his death his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schroeder and two brothers, Leslie and Oscar.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 10, 1926  P.10 
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Harvey R. Schroeder
Minnesota Deaths and Burials
Name	Harvey R. Schroeder
Gender	Male
Death Date	02 Apr 1926
Death Place	Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Age	18
Birth Date	1908
Father's Name	Ira Schroeder
Mother's Name	Wilhelmina Radzinski
"Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990"


JOHANNA SCHROEDER

Notes from Mishicot:
Mrs. John L. Schroeder, aged 80, a pioneer of the Town of Mishicot, who was born 
June 29, 1836 at Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, died on December 22. The cause of 
her death was old age. The deceased came to this country in 1853 with her parents 
and was married in 1858 to John L. Schroeder in the Town of Two Rivers. Since that 
time she has resided on a farm a short distance from Mishicot. She always enjoyed 
good health and was deeply interested in the welfare of her children and 
grandchildren. Mrs. Schroeder is survived by eight children and was the mother of 
Chief of Police Schroeder of Two Rivers. The funeral was held Monday from the 
Lutheran Church and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 28, 1916
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Saxonburg:
Mrs. John Schroeder died last Friday after a lingering illness at the home of 
her son, Richard in the Town of Mishicot. She was eighty years of age. The 
funeral was held from the German Lutheran Church with interment at the Saxonburg 
Cemetery, Rev. Zell officiating. Mrs. Schroeder is survived by six sons, two 
daughters and an aged husband, Ida and Emma of California, John of Minnesota 
and August and Henry of Michigan, Ferdinand and William of Two Rivers and Richard 
of Mishicot. She was always deeply interested in the welfare of her children and 
grandchildren and neighbors and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 29, 1916


JOHN L. SCHROEDER    (d. 1924)

John L. Schroeder, father of Chief of Police Schroeder of this city and a 
pioneer resident of the county, died at his home near Mishicot, Tuesday night, 
death being to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow, Friday afternoon, with services at the Lutheran church at Mishicot, 
the Rev. Zell officiating. Mr. Schroeder was born in Germany April 11, eighty-
nine years ago and came to this country at the age of eighteen, living for a 
time at Chicago. He then came to Two Rivers and later moved to Two Creeks and 
for many years has lived on the homestead near Mishicot. He is survived by six 
sons and two daughters, John, William and Ferdinand of this city, Henry and 
August of Michigan and Richard at the old homestead; Miss Emma of Los Angeles 
and Mrs. Luis Kahrus of San Diego, California. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 18, 1924  P. 5


MARIA SCHROEDER

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 Mar.)
Death of Mrs. John Schroeder, daughter of the late J. Steltzer, of 
postpartum infection. She was widely loved and admired and leaves a 
husband and 5 small children.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1900
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Apr.)
The little baby of Mrs. J. Schroeder (whose death we reported last week) 
died on Wed. and was buried in the same grave Thurs. in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900
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Mishicot:
Mrs. J. Schroeder Jr., died at her home last Tuesday. Funeral services 
were held Thursday. Deceased was 37 years of age and leaves a husband 
and four small children to mourn her loss.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 6, 1900


JOHN STELTZER

John M. Stelzer(sic), 79, native of Saxonburg, died Friday evening at the Two 
Rivers Municipal hospital. Mr. Stelzer had made his home with a niece, Mrs. 
Amanda Klabunde, at Two Rivers, since June.
Funeral services will be held from the St. Peter's Lutheran church at Mishicot
Monday afternoon. The Rev. Edward Zell will officiate. Burial will be in the
Saxonburg cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Specht funeral home in
Mishicot.
Mr. Stelzer was born on the Stelzer homestead at Saxonburg August 19, 1859. He
became a blacksmith and followed his trade at Mishicot, Shoto and Two Rivers,
before he was married.
In 1887 he married Lena Erler of School Section and the couple began operation
of a farm. He is survived by the widow, two sons, Walter of Mishicot and Oscar
on the home farm, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Dallman of Milwaukee, ten grand-
children and one brother, Ira of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 17, 1938  p.4

EDUARD STELZER

IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY Court. In the matter of the estate of Edward Stelzner (sic), deceased. On reading and filing the petition of John Stelzner of Mishicott, representing among other things that Edward Stelzner late of Mishicott, on the 27th day of Nov., A.D. 1871, at Mishicot died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is heir of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be him, John Stelzner, (your petitioner) granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday, the 9th day of September, A.D. 1872, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a Weekly Newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County,
W.W. Waldo, County Judge.
Dated Manitowoc the 12th day of August A.D. 1872.
H.G. & W.J. Turner, Petitioner's Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 15, 1872 P. 3

ELI STELZER

Mishicott, July 31st, 1871.
ED. TRIBUNE P.S.  We have just learned that John Stelzer, of Saxonberg lost his 
oldest son, Eli Stelzer, of Scarlet Fever, last night. Deceased was nineteen or 
twenty years of age. His loss is most severely felt by his afflicted parents, 
who have five other children now slowly recovering from the same disease.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 3, 1871
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(1870 Mishicot twp. census:
John Stalzer 50; wife Christina 46; Erpord(sic) 29; Eli 18; 
Ira 15; John 11; Mary 8; Louis 4; Mena 2)
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1880 Mishicot twp. census:
Catharine Sletzer 65; son Ira 24; John 20; Mary 17)
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(Note: This appears to be Eli, the date of death and age match this stone 
in the cemetery.)


JOHANN STELZER

Death last Sat. of farmer J. Stelzer of Sachsenburg, north of Mishicott. 
He had been to Mishicott and on the way home his horse shied and broke. 
The elderly man was thrown from the wagon onto the frozen ground where 
his body was later found after the horse and rig came home alone.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1878

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(First publiction Dec. 22, 1881.) No. 128.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In th ematter of the estate of John Stelzer, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Ira Stelzer of said county, representing among other things that John Stelzer, late of the town of Mishicott, in said county, onthe 1st day of December, A.D., 1878, at said town of Mishictto, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state; and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Julius Linstedt granted, it is ordered that sai petition be heard by this court, on Tuesday,t he 17th day of January, A.D., 1882, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county Judge in the city of Manitowoc, insaid county.
Ordered futher, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, inthe Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, insaid county.
Dated at Manitowoc,the 17th day of December, A.D., 1881.
By the court,
Michael Kirwan, County Judge.
A J Schmitz, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 29, 1881 P. 2

KATHERINA STELZER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Mar.)
Sudden death of 65 yr. old widow R. Stoelzer, on Thurs. from a heart attack, 
in her room. She was a resident of Town Two Rivers in “Saxenburg” and leaves 
3 grown children. Burial was Sun. in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897
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Last Sun. morning the body of Mrs. Katherine Stelzer was found dead on the 
floor of her room where she lived with her son, John Stelzer. A postmortem 
shows she died of a heart attack. She was born 1823 in Stallkaf, Bavaria, and 
came to America in 1853 with her husband, Johann Stelzer, who preceded her in 
death about 15 yrs. ago. She leaves 3 grown children – a daughter, Mrs. John
Schroeder, Jr., and Ira and John Stelzer. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs.
Brodkorb and a brother, Johann Huss. The burial was Sun. afternoon in the
Saxenburg Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897
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Catharine Stelzer
birth: 5 October 1823 Germany
death: 4 March 1897 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Mishicot, Wis.
spouse: John Stelzer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


NICHOLAS STELZER

Mishicot:
Nicholas Stelzer died Monday evening at the home of his son, John N. 
Stelzer, who resides near this village. He had been around the house 
as usual and seemed as well as ever but when night fell he went 
quietly to his last sleep. He was 88 years of age and was born in 
Bavaria, Germany. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Rev. 
Wething officiating. Mr. Stelzer is survived by one sister, Mrs. 
Herman of Manitowoc and an only son, John, of this place, six 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 23, 1915, Page 5
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(Note: Nicholas and Regina are in marriages under Johan Nic.
Stelzer and is also listed as Nicholas Stelzer.
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MISHICOTT PIONEER RESIDENT IS CALLED AT DEATH AT AGE OF 80
Michael Steltzer(sic), a pioneer resident of the town of Mishicott, 
is dead at the advanced age of 80 years. Mr. Steltzer was one of 
the early day settlers of the county and for years was prominent as 
a farmer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 13, 1915, Page 5
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Another of the old settlers of Saxonburg has passed beyond the river, Nicholas 
Stelzer died Monday evening at the home of his son, J.N. Stelzer of Mishicot. 
He had been around the house as usual, smoking his pipe and seemed as well as 
ever but when night came he went quietly to his last rest. He died of old age 
having lived nearly 80 years. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 27, 
1827.
Mr. Stelzer came over from the old country with his parents and seven other 
children. He settled there in Saxonburg the fall of 1852 on forty acres which 
his father had purchased for him. Mr. Stelzer was one of those typical German 
pioneers who did so much to develop the great west. He was dependable, frugal 
and industrious. The funeral took place Thursday, Rev. Weihing officiating. Mr. 
Stelzer is survived by one sister, Mrs. Herman of Manitowoc, one son, John and 
several grandchildren.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 16, 1915
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Notes From Mishicot
Nicholas Stelzer died April 12, aged 87 years. His death was due to infirmities 
incident to old age. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, Nov. 27, 1827, and came to 
America in 1852 with his father, two brothers and four sisters. He located at 
Saxonburg in the town of Mishicot where he resided until his death. He is survived 
by one sister, Mrs. Katherine Herman of Newton, one son, Mr. John N. Stelzer, 6 
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 22, 1915
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The Old Timers column will be continued as long as we find the persons who have 
a vivid recollection of the early days and who are entitled to recognition as 
Old Timers by having lived in this vicinity previous to 1856.

OLD TIMERS
Among the earliest settlers of the Town of Mishcot in the district which is commonly 
known as Saxonburg was Nicholas Stelzer. He settled there in the fall of 1852 on 
forty acres which his father had purchased for him. A few other settlers were in the 
vicinity before him among them Mr. Lindstedt, father of Julius Lindstedt of Manitowoc. 
Nearly all of them came from Saxony, Germany. Mr. Stelzer, however, came from Bavaria, 
Germany where he was born November 27th, 1827.
Mr. Stelzer came over from the old country with his parents and seven other children. 
All are dead except the ?? and his sister, Mrs. Herman of Manitowoc. Six acres of his 
land he found clear of timber and the other thirty four he cleared himself. There was 
little revenue from the farm. The timber was too cheap to market. So they cut bolts 
in the day time and made shingles by hand at night, working generally until 12 o'clock. 
They found a ready market for these at Two Rivers. What little grain these early settlers 
had they took to Manitowoc Rapids where the nearest mill was located. They made the trip 
by ox team and it required twenty-four hours time to make the round trip. In those pioneer 
days when the neighbors depended a great deal on each others help, one had an ox team and 
no wagon and the other a wagon and no team. All the animals that Mr. Stelzer had his first 
year on the farm were two cows.
There was no church in the vicinity for many years after Mr. Stelzer's arrival and no 
public cemetery. So the dead were interred on their own farms and slabs and stones may be 
seen here and there marking their burial place. The first school was built in 1855. Mr. 
Stelzer says his recollection is that the only doctor available was Dr. Oswald of Two 
Rivers.  
His wife has been dead twenty-two years and he resides with his son, John and who now owns 
the farm to which many acres have been added. He is in fine condition at 86, smokes his 
pipe almost constantly and takes a great delight in playing cards.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 3, 1914 
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(Note: There is a stone in Evergreen, Manitowoc for him with 
Grandfather Stelzer on it and the dates. I called the cemetery 
office for Evergreen and he is not in that cemetery so the stone 
must be just commemorative and he is still in this cem.)


REGINA STELZER

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sept. 1890: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 16 Sept.) 
Mrs. Regina Stelzer, wife of Nicolaus Stelzer, who suffered a stroke 
a few weeks ago, died yesterday. The funeral will be tomorrow in the 
Saxenburg Cemetery.
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(Note: There is a stone in Evergreen, Manitowoc for her with 
Grandmother Stelzer on it and the dates. I called the cemetery 
office for Evergreen and she is not in that cemetery so the stone 
must be just commemorative and she is still in this cem.)


LUDWIG STREESE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Feb.)  
Death Mon. morning of Mr. L. Streese. The 56-yr. old man 
had been ill for a long time. He leaves a wife and several 
children. The funeral will be held Wed. afternoon. 


BLANCHE STROUF

Mrs. Joseph Strouf of 1856 Ledge St., Niagara, Wis., died Thursday 
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Olson, of Niagara, after a 
short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern, pastor of St. John Lutheran 
Church, officiating. Burial will be in Saxonburg Cemetery, Town of 
Mishicot.
Mrs. Strouf, nee Miss Blanche Jachimstal, was born Feb. 21, 1873, in 
the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Tesarik. 
She attended district school and in 1895, was married to Joseph Strouf 
at Francis Creek. He preceded her in death in 1937. The couple settled 
on a farm in Saxonburg and later moved to the village of Mishicot. 
After her husband’s death, she moved to Manitowoc for a number of years, 
and for the past six years, had lived with her daughter. 
Survivors include five sons, Ernst and Albert of Niagara, Leon of 
Two Rivers, Joseph of Los Angeles and Frederick of Milwaukee; three 
daughters, Mrs. Fred Dejmek and Mrs. Arthur Olson of Niagara, and Mrs. 
Charles Lindahl of Crystal Lake, Ill.; 19 grandchildren and 53 great-
grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6 o’clock this Friday 
evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 28, 1964. 


JOSEPH STROUF

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Joseph Strouf, 67, of the Town of Gibson, died yesterday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital. 
He was born in the Town of Gibson on Aug. 3, 1869. In 1895, he 
married Miss Blanche Jachmistal who, with eight children, survives. 
The children are Mrs. Fred Dejmek, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Ernst and 
Alfred, all of Niagara, Wis., Mrs. Charles Lindahl, Crystal Lake, 
Ill., Leon of Kiel; Joseph of Ashby, Neb., and Fred of New York 
City. Survivors also are four sisters, Mrs. May Youra of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Kate Novak, Reedsville, Mrs. Frank Benishek, Branch, Mrs. Ernst 
Pfingsten, Mishicot, and Mrs. William Dewane, Cooperstown; and three 
brothers, Frank and Adolph of Gibson and John of Montana. 
The body may be viewed at the Specht Funeral Home at Mishicot until 
the time of the funeral. Funeral services will be held there at 
__:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Frank Junek of Melnik Presbyterian 
Church officiating. Burial will be at Saxonburg. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 27, 1937


FRIEDRICH WENTKER    (d. 1887)

F. Wentker, a young man whose home was in Mishicott, died quite suddenly at 
Ashland where he was working. His remains were taken to Mishicott for burial 
last Thursday.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 25, 1887  P. 3


FRIEDRICH WENTKER    (d. 1907)

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 25 June)
Mr. T.(sic) Wentker, who has been staying with his son Edward, died Wednesday 
evening of old age debility and was taken to his last rest in the Saxonburg 
Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. He reached the age of 82 plus a few months. 
Mr. Wentker operated a farm near here for many years until turning it over to 
his son a few years ago and moving to Two Rivers. Last winter the old 
gentleman’s needs were such that his son moved him to his place in order to 
care for him, but he continued to decline and died Wednesday. 
Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1907


LOUISA WITTE

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 Dec.)
Also, death of 69 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Witte on Sat. evening, 19 Dec., 
of a heart attack. She came to America in 1854 with her late husband 
who predeceased her 13 yrs. ago. They bought 40 acres of land about 
2 miles northwest of our village and, through thrift and hard work, 
were able to buy the neighboring 40 acres, from which they developed 
one of the best farms in our township. She leaves 3 grown children of 
whom Friedrich, the youngest, still works the farm.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1891 
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First publication July 28th 1892.
Order for Proof of Will.
State of Wisconsin.
County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Louisa Witte, deceased.-In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Louisa 
Witte of Mishicott, in said county, deceased, having been delivered into said 
court:
And Fred. Witte and Herman Witte, of Mishicott, in said county, having presented 
to said court their petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other 
things, that said Louisa Witte died testate, at Mishicott, in said county, on the 
18th (sic) day of December, 1891; that said instrument is the last will of said 
deceased and that 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 petitioners.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matter 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 23rd day 
of August, 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M. 
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by the publication of a copy of this order three successive weeks, once each 
week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Nordwesten a newspaper published 
in the city of Manitowoc in said county.
Dated July 23rd 1892
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, August 11, 1892 P. 5