[ B ] OBITUARIES
HERBERT BAAR cemetery #61 Herbert Baars(sic), 29, farmer living on Highway 149 west of Cleveland was found dead by his wife late Sunday afernoon with his head pinioned between the dump box and the chassis of the dump truck he was evidently repairing. Otto Baars, the father, pried the platform of the truck upward with a post in an attempt to save this son's life, but was too late. His skull had been crushed by the force. Mr. and Mrs. Baars had been visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Mueller at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan during the afternoon, and upon their arrival home at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Baars went outside. His body was found half an hour later by his wife. The young couple had been married on November 12, 1932, and have been residing with the deceased parents. Mr. Baars was born September 3, 1907 in the town of Meeme. He is survived by the following; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Baars, and three sisters, Mrs. Herman Kleinhans of Sheboygan and Mrs. Robert Bauer and Mrs. Harold Voss, both of the town of Meeme. Funeral services were held (today) Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 o'clock from the St. Jacobi's church at Spring Valley. The Rev. Carl Schmahl officiated and interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
WILLIAM BACH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1895: Another one of our city's first settlers, Mr. William Bach, closed his eyes on Sun. evening in final sleep. Mr. Bach was born 16 Feb. 1828 in Gera, Saxony, as the son of a wealthy silk processor. After attending the local schools he went on to the University of Leipzig to study law; however, in 1847 he immigrated to America and came directly to Manitowoc. In 1854 he established the W. Bach Exchange and Banking Office. For many years he filled the offices of County Treasurer and County Clerk, also serving as Deputy Court Clerk and later Justice of the Peace of the 1st Ward. Judge Gilson appointed him Court Commissioner which position he held until his death. He married his surviving wife in 1856, a marriage that produced one daughter who currently lives in Milwaukee. The funeral took place yesterday in the city cemetery, and the large funeral procession was witness to the esteem in which this pioneer was held by our city.
FRANZ BACHLE cemetery #22 Name: Bachle, Franz D. 4/12/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 sex: m/w Age at death: 1 mo. 8 da. B.P.: Tn. Eaton D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P.A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Bartholomae Bachle M.: Elizabeth Bachle Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 305 ***************** son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen
HEINRICH BACHLE cemetery #22 Name: Bachle, Heinrich D. 9/10/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 5 wks B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: pg: #166 *********** (baby –Aug. 4, 1873-Sept. 10, 1873 –son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)
LOUISE BACHLE cemetery #22 Name: Bachle, Louise D. 1/21/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 5/5/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: 3 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: pg: #177 ************ Bechle, Louisa (baby –Oct. 22, 1874-Jan. 21, 1875 –daughter of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)
ROSA BACHLE cemetery #22 Name: Bachle, Rosa D. 2/14/1864 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: f Age at death: 3 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Ambrose Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg: #21 ********** Bechle, Rosa, Oschwald Orphanage (tho both parents still living) (baby –June 27, 1863-Feb. 14, 1864 –daughter of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen)
STEPHAN BACHLE cemetery #22 Name: Bachle, Stephan D. 7/20/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: m Age at death: 1 yr. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: page: #39 *********** Bechle, Stephen (baby –Dec. 7, 1864- July 20, 1866 –son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen)
SOPHIA BACHMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 Burial Friday morning of Sophia Bachmann in Evergreen Cemetery.
CARL BACKHAUS cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 Feb.) Death last week of a 6-week old child of Nic. Backhaus. ************ Son of Nicholas Backhaus and Katherine Schwoerer –died from "intestical indigestion causing convulsions"
CHRISTIAN BACKHAUS cemetery #84 CALLED BY DEATH Christian Backhaus, one of Kiel’s old-time residents, passed away at his home on Monday morning at 2 o’clock, after a lingering illness with intestinal cancer, being confined to his bed for about 3-1/2 months. The deceased was born in Waldeck, Germany, April 15, 1839. At the age of 16 he came to America with his mother, who settled in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county. He was employed in a sawmill near Kewaunee for a time, later returning to Rhine, where he was united in marriage, in 1858, to Wilhelmine Michler, the couple settling there on a farm. His wife died in September 1874, and in December of the same year he was married to Maria Kuhnitz, who survives him. In 1875 he acquired a farm near the north limits of Kiel, which he successfully operated until 16 years ago, when he disposed of the property to spend his remaining days in retirement. He lived 22 years in the home in which he passed away. Besides his second wife he leaves three sons and four daughters, namely: Louis in Kiel, William and Henry of Rhine, Mrs. John Voigt and Mrs. Ad. Warnke of Kiel, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New Holstein and Mrs. F. Luedke of Two Rivers. Seven children have preceded their father in death. He also leaves 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The deceased was a man of industrious, thrifty habits; he was anxious to get on in the world and succeeded in his ambition. He was honest and upright in his dealings, accommodating and helpful to his neighbors in time of need and a practical member of the German Reformed church. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, services being held at the church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Interment was in the family lot in the Rockville cemetery. May 1920
EDWIN BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Edwin Backhaus, 45, town Rhine farmer, died Friday morning at 4:45 o'clock in the Sheboygan Memorial hospital, following an operation performed on Sunday. He was born April 30, 1895, in Kiel, son of William and Pauline (Dawurske) Backhaus. In 1907 he moved to the farm in town Rhine and had resided there since. Survivors are his widow, the former Esther Feldmann, of Elkhart Lake; his father, William, this city, and one sister, Mrs. Edwin Jaschob, of near Millhome. His mother died on Dec. 27, 1935. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Thomas, Evangelical and Reformed church of town Rhine officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. - January 17, 1941
HENRY J. BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Henry J. Backhaus, aged 69, well-known resident of this city and native of the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Friday at his home 915 N. Sixth street, following an illness of six weeks. Deceased was born April 20, 1871, in the town of Rhine, the son of the late Christian and Wilhelmina (Michler) Backhaus. When he was four years of age, his parents came to Kiel where he attended local schools and the Sunday school of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. He was baptized by the late Rev. Mr. Erbe and confirmed by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk. His marriage to Miss Martha Casper of this city was solemnized by the late Rev. John Roeck on December 26, 1894. The couple lived in Kiel for 13 years after which they moved to a farm in the town of Rhine where they lived until March 5, 1938, when they retired and returned to this city. During their former residence here, Mr. Backhaus was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware company plant. Five children were born of this union, of whom a daughter died in infancy and a son, Roland, passed away October 10, 1932. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Arno (Erna) Manz and Mrs. Robert (Lilly) Platz, both of Howards Grove; one son Lester of Kiel; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Libke(?), Two Rivers and Mrs. Adolph Warnke of Kiel. A sister, Mrs. John Voigt, preceded him in death January 29, 1938, and a brother, Louis, December 7, 1934. Several sisters and brothers preceded him in death in infancy and youth. Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus have been devout members of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of Kiel for more than 50 years. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock and at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with interment in the family plot in the Rockville cemetery near this city. The Rev. ?. L. Worthman officiated. 1941 (no newspaper given)
LOUIS BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Louis Backhaus, 71, Dies at Plymouth Hospital Monday Louis Backhaus, aged 71, well-known Kiel resident, passed away at the Plymouth hospital Monday at 2:15 a.m. Mr. Backhaus underwent a surgical operation Saturday morning, after having been a patient there since December 5. the deceased, a son of the late christian and Wilhelmina Backhaus, was born on a farm in the town of Rhine February 13, 1863. He was married to Miss Mary Hansen of Thorp on June 19, 1888, and the couple located on a farm in the town of Warden, Clark county, where they resided until 1917. In October of that year Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus disposed of their farm and moved to this city where they resided ever since. Survivors are his wife, and four sisters and 2 brothers, as follows: Mrs. John Voigt and Mrs. Adolph Warnke of here, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Luebke of Two Rivers, and William Backhaus of here and Henry Backhaus of the town of Rhine. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on North Sixth street on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and at two o'clock services will be held at the St. Peter Reformed church of which the deceased was a devout member. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Backhaus served as Elder of the church for the past ten years and up to the time of his death and was a charter member of the Brotherhood Society of the church. Following are pallbearers: Fred Arnold, Sr., George Kuhn, Adam Kazmeier, Philip Reineck, William Schulz and August F. Neumann.
MARCELLA C. BACKHAUS cemetery #21 Marcella C. Backhaus, age 91, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, and formerly of St. Nazianz, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Marcella was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Spring Valley, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Willmas Seipel. On June 11, 1935, Marcella married Edmund Backhaus. he preceded her in death on March 14, 1983. Marcella grew up in the Spring Valley area, moving to St. Nazianz after marriage. She helped run their family business known as the Opera House in St. Nazianz. Marcella was a volunteer at the St. Nazianz Nutrition Site and the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Backhaus; one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Matt Hauch; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roman and Ledvina Seipel, Sylvester and Marion Seipel. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Marcella enjoyed playing cards several times a week and crocheting beautiful afghans for her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Backhaus family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, February 14, 2004 ********* From St. Nazianz researcher: Marcella Katherine nee Seiple -Dec. 14, 1912-Feb. 11, 2004 -wife of Edmund -daughter of Andrew Seipel and Rose Willmas -born Spring Valley, Town of Meeme -cause of death is not accessable.
MARTHA BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Mrs. Henry Backhaus, 78, former county resident, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Platz, at Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, with whom she had been residing the past 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be in the Rockville Cemetery. She was born Martha Casper in Germany in 1873 and at the age of 18 years came to this country. She was married to Mr. Backhaus in Kiel in 1894 and after 13 years they moved to a farm in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County. In 1939 they returned to Kiel. Two years later Mr. Backhaus died and she went to live with her daughter. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Platz and Mrs. Arno Manz of Howards Grove; son, Lester of Howards Grove; brother, Paul of Fond du Lac; nine granchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. - December 1951 ********* Mrs. Martha Backhaus, 78, wife of the late Henry Backhaus, died late this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Platz of Howards Grove. Death was the result of a lingering illness. Born in Germany on Oct. 3, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Casper, she came to America at the age of 15 with her parents, moving directly to Kiel. On Dec. 26, 1894, she married. The couple resided in Kiel for 13 years, farmed in Town Rhine until selling their farm in 1939, and living in Kiel after their retirement. For the past 10 years Mrs. Backhaus had made her home with her daughter following her husband's death in 1941. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Platz and Mrs. Arno Manz, and a son, Lester, all of Howards Grove. A daughter died in infancy and a son, Roland, in 1932. A brother, Paul, of Fond du Lac, also survives along with nine grand- children and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating prior to burial in Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon until 11 o'clock Thursday morning. The body will then be viewed at the church until the time of services. - December 24, 1951
PAULINA BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Mrs. William Backhaus Dies At Kiel After Heart Attack Mrs. William Backhaus, aged 61 of Kiel died at her home, 625 St. Paul street Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock following a heart attack which she suffered that afternoon. Mrs. Backhaus, the former Miss Pauline Dawurske, daughter of Albert Dawurske, Sr., of Milwaukee, and the late Bertha Dawurske, was born in Pommerania, Germany, on August 6, 1874. At the age of 18 in 1893 she came to America with her parents, settling in Kiel. On May 4, 1894, she was married to William Backhaus, also of Kiel Mr. and Mrs. Backhaus resided in Kiel from the time of their marriage until 1907 when they purchased a farm in the town of Rhine, where they made their home until 1933 when they disposed of their farm to their son, Edwin. For the past two years, the couple had made their home in Kiel. Survivors are her husband, her aged father, Albert Dawurske of Milwaukee, aged 87; two children, Edwin on the homestead farm in the town of Rhine, and Mrs. Edwin (Norma) Jaschob of Millhome; one grandson, three sisters, Mrs. Herman Birr, Mrs. Henry Stevens, and Mrs. James Couey, all of Milwaukee; four brothers, Frank of Kiel, Albert of Brillion, Herman and Theodore of Milwaukee. Two brothers; Gustave and Walter, preceded her in death many years ago. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Parlor at Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Reformed church of Kiel, will officiate and interment will be made In the Rockville cemetery. Relatives and friends may view the body at the Meiselwitz Funeral Parlor from now until the time of the services. (No newspaper name, Dec. 27, 1935)
ROLAND BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Roland Backhaus, aged 27, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Backhaus, who reside on a farm in the town of Rhine, died Monday morning at 3 o’clock at the home of his parents, after an illness of three years. The deceased was born in Kiel on January 2, 1905. He also attended the Kiel high school. When he was a boy he moved with his parents, to the farm, where he has since resided. Survivors are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Arno (Erna) Manz, Howards Grove, Mrs. Robert (Lillian Platz, Howards Grove, and a hrother, Lester, at home, Funeral services wore held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the parental home in the town of Rhine, and shortly after 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Reformed church here, of which he was a member. The Rev. F. L. Worthman performed the last rites, and burial was in the Kiel cemetery. 10-13-1932
WILLIAM BACKHAUS cemetery #84 Wm. Backhaus Laid to Rest Funeral services for , aged 73 years, who passed away last week Wednesday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, were held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Furneral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated at the rites. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Backhaus had the misfortune of falling on the icy sidewalk on February 26th, and fracturing his left hip. Since that time he was confined at the hospital. The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on July 10, 1867, and in 1894 he was united in marriage with Pauline Dawurske of here. The couple resided in this city for a few years, and then operated a farm in the town of Rhine until 1933, when they returned to Kiel to reside. Mrs. Backhaus died six years ago. Mr. Backhaus' only son died on January 17 of this year, and his only brother died a few hours later. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ed. (Norma) Jaschob of near Millhome; one grandson; and three sisters, Mrs. Otto Dedering of New Holstein, Mrs. Adolph Warnke of this city, and Mrs. Fred Luebke of Two Rivers. 1941
LOUISA BACKLAND cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1899: Death in the local mental facility on Sun. night of Mrs. L. Backland who had been an inmate there for the past five years. The burial took place yesterday.
JOHN GUYLES BACON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death Tues. morning of 65 yr. old John Bacon, a well-known citizen of our city. The deceased had suffered an injury to his knee a few days ago, but blood poisoning set in and took his life. (Note: The age is off in the obit. but this was common)
ALOIS BAECHLE cemetery #22 Name: Baechle Alois D. 8/16/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 sex: m/w Age at death: 2 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 93 ************ (baby –June 15, 1870-Aug. 16, 1870 –son of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)
CATHARINE BAECHLE cemetery #22 Name: Baechle, Catharine D. 9/23/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 sex: f/w Age at death: 5 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 85 *********** Bechle, Katherina (baby –April 19, 1869-Sept. 23, 1869 –daughter of Bartholomew Bechle and Elizabeth Lenzen –born Town of Eaton)
HEDWIG BAER cemetery #21 This was sent in by a relative, see contributors page: January 12, 1984 Hattie Baer, 77 of rural Valders, died Thursday evening , January 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:45 a.m., Saturday at Christianson Deja Funeral Home at St. Nazianz and 11 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St Nazianz. The Rev. Cleatus LaMere will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Baer was born October 17,1906 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Mary Peter Mayer. She attended St. Gregory School. She married Henry Baer Sr. April 26, 1932 at St. Nazianz. Survivors include four sons and three daughter in laws, three daughters and a son in law, a sister in law, and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 18, 1972, seven brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St Nazianz, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.
JULIA BAER cemetery #83 Mrs. Julia Baer, 69 of Route 2, Kiel, widow of John, died Saturday evening at the Calumet Nursing Home in New Holstein where she had resided for the past two years. She was born May 2, 1904, at Marytown, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Burg Escher. They later moved to the Town of New Holstein. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School In Kiel, and on September 21, 1926, she was married to Mr. Baer at the church. The couple lived in Kiel and the Town of Eaten, before moving to the Town of New Holstein. Her husband died December 11, 1950. Mrs. Baer was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish. Surviving are a daughter, two sons, 13 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Alvnaa Sukawaty and Miss Irene Escher, both of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Edmund Krupp of St. Anna. The funeral Mass was held at SS. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday with the Reverend Francis Kerscher, pastor, as celebrant. Burial was in the parish cemetery. - July 1973
MARY ANN BAER cemetery #21 Sent in by relative, see contributors page: December 18,1991 Mary Ann Baer, age 56 of rural Valders, passed away Wednesday morning, December 18,1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am Saturday at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with Father Leonard Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was born July 26, 1935 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late Henry and Hattie Mayer Baer. She attended St. Gregory's School and Kiel High School and farmed with her family in the town of Eaton. Survivors include four brothers and one sister in law, two sisters and a brother in law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Gregory's Church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family.
ALBERT BAERWALD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1904: Death Thurs. here of Albert Baerwaldt, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born in Schievelbein, Pomerania (the same birthplace as world famous Professor Birchow, both families closely acquainted) and came to Manitowoc from Germany in 1863 where he has remained. He leaves a widow and 5 grown children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the direction of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge, of which the deceased was a member for many years. ********* [cause: general debility]
ANDREW BAETZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1896: Mr. A. Baetz, whose transport to the mental facility we reported last week, died yesterday morning. The body will be brought to Two Rivers. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: Andrew Baetz, whose death in the Oshkosh mental facility we reported last week. was buried here last Fri. (The article details his problems.)
GERTRUDE BAETZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904: Tues. last week, Mrs. Baetz slipped and fell to the floor as she was trying to sit in her armchair. The 97-yr. old lady broke a hip and an arm. A broken bone at that age is a fearful thing, and at best the elderly lady will be crippled the rest of her days. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1904 (Dateline Saturday) In our weekly paper we reported that Mrs. Gertrude Baetz had been the victim of a fall, and we spoke of how dangerous a broken bone can be for someone of advanced age. Our fears were fulfilled sooner than we anticipated. Mrs. Baetz died Thurs. morning at 8 a.m. With her death the oldest resident of our county is gone. The deceased was born Gertrude Nies on 10 Aug. 1807 in Stockhausen in the Grand Duchy of Hesse- Darmstadt, and thus arrived at an age in excess of 97 yrs. When she was grown she married Mr. Baetz, a marriage which was blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband died about 60 yrs. ago. Several of her children found a new home in America, so in 1856 she came here to live with her eldest son, former Mayor Andr. Baetz in Two Rivers. Mrs. Baetz has lived in Two Rivers for 48 yrs. and had developed countless friends. She was known in Two Rivers as Grandma Baetz and was loved and admired by everyone. She also had many friends here in Manitowoc…. In addition to her children, which includes former City Treasurer Henry Baetz, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren mourn her death. The funeral will be held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
MR. AND MRS. BAHLS cemetery #67 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. *************************** 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. *************************************** Johann and Sophie Bahls are buried in Saxonburg cemetery. A nine-foot-tall monument stands bearing the inscription: Tombstone Ich weiss dass mein Erloser lebef: Und Er wird mich hernach dus der Erde Auferwecken Hiob 19,25 (I know that my redeemer lives: And He will awake the at the end of the world) Job 19.25)
AUGUST BAHR cemetery #11 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904: August Bahr, an old settler of Town Centerville, died in St. Nicolaus Hospital in Sheboygan on 05 Nov. at age 78. He had come to Centerville in 1852 from his home in Schleswig-Holstein and settled on a farm there which he worked until he retired to Cleveland 5 yrs. ago. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, 9 children, 45 grand- children and a great-grandchild.
CANDIE BAHR cemetery #82 Candie Bahr, 5-1/2 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bahr, 14 E. Fremont St., Kiel, died early today at St. Nicholas Hospital after a short illness. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. James Roeske, pastor, the celebrant of the angel mass. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 7 p.m., Wednesday. - 1952
CHARLES RICHARD BAHR cemetery #82 11-Month Baby Dies on Monday Charles Richard, 11 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bahr of this city, passed away at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Hulda Bahr, Tuesday morning at 8:50 a. m. after a brief illness with pneumonia. The infant was born January 2, 1934. Survivors are the parents, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sieling and Mrs. Huda(sic) Bahr, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, with burial in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will be in charge of the services. The infant’s mother was formerly, Miss Deloria Sperb. 1934 ******* The following were present at the funeral of Charles Richard 11 month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bahr, held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the C. J. Mciselwitz Funeral Home: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brandt, Mrs. Victor Michels, Miss Ella Wagenknecht and Robert Bahr of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bahr, Sr. of Cleveland; Earl Schuler, Karl Schuler and Mrs. Lucy Schuler and daughters Doris and Jane of Combined Locks; and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Geigel and Mrs. J. Geigel and son Roy of Manitowoc (rest missing)
ELSIE BAHR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1888: Death last night of Mrs. Bahr, mother of Gottlieb, Fritz, and Hermann Bahr.
JOHN BAHR, JR. cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1887: Death of 15-year old John Bahr, Jr. on Mon., son of Mr. J.G. Bahr. The deceased was afflicted with rheumatic inflammation. He suffered a great deal of pain in his life. His burial yesterday was attended by all of his school comrades. (The article goes on to describe all the afflictions that the BAHR family has suffered over the recent past.)
LOUISE BAHR cemetery #11 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905: Mrs. Louise Bahr died of old age debility Fri. on the farm of her son-in-law F.A. Kielsmeier in Town Centerville. Mrs. Bahr was born 13 Mar. 1831 and in 1852 came from Germany with her husband to Centerville. She leaves 4 sons and 5 daughters, her husband having preceded her in death a few years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday.
MARGARETHA BAHR cemetery #13 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. Death in Cleveland on Fri. of Mrs. Charles Bahr of a heart attack. She has been filling in for her husband at the Cleveland Post Office because Mr. Bahr is currently suffering from asthma. The deceased, who reached the age of 42 yrs. 5 mos. 20 days is survived by her husband and 6 children. The funeral was held Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery in St. Wendel. ********* (Margaretha Bahr/wife of Carl Bahr/d. 23 Aug. 1901/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
MATHILDA IDA BAHR cemetery #12 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: Death in Town Centerville at 2 a.m. Sat. of Mrs. Mathilda Bahr, nee Boettcher, a few hours after giving birth to a little boy. The deceased was born 06 June 1868 in Centerville and married Louis Bahr in 1887. In addition to her parents, she is survived by 3 brothers, a sister, her husband, 3 sons and 2 daughters.
OLE AND SOREN BALLESTAD cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901: In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79. (Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.)
ELIZABETH (ROTHMANN) BALZ cemetery #84 Mrs. Nic. Balz Dies on Monday Suffering from a complication of diseases, Mrs. Nic. Balz, aged 68, died at the Plymouth hospital on Monday morning of this week She had been confined in the hospital for several weeks. Mrs. Balz, nee Elizabeth Rothmann was born July 4, 1861, in Garnet, about ten miles west of here. She was married Nov. 26, 1891, to Nic. Bailz of Calumetville. After living for some time on a farm near Calumetville, the couple moved to Rockville, operating a farm there. Nine years ago they movèd to Kiel, where they have lived since. For a time they owned the saloon now owned by F. A. Steinhardt. Of the eight children born to them, five are living, three having died in their infancy. The sirviving children are: daughters - Mrs. Norman Martin, Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Alvin Pagel of near Kiel, sons — Walter of Rockville, and Arno and Milford of KieL Three brothers also survive. They are George Rothmann of Kiel, Edward Rothmann of Garnet, and Philip Rothmann of Exeland. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, the Rev. Otto Saewert in charge. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. (No newspaper named)
JOHN BALZ cemetery #84 John Balz Dies After Illness of Several Months John Balz, 70, died at his home at 12:30 o’clock Friday morning after a lingering illness. He was born April 27, 1870, in Town Schleswig on the farm now owned by his son, William. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Balz. He married Louise Reichert of Town Schleswig on June 22, 1897, and the couple lived on the homestead until 10 years ago when they sold out to their son, William, and moved to the present address here. Survivors are the widow; four children, Mrs. Edgar (Norma) Henning, Town Schleswig, Mrs. 0. H. (Edna) Reichwaldt, of here, Mrs. Edwin (Amanda) Wagner, Sheboygan, and one son, William. Seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Carl Petzold of here, also survive. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funera1 Home here and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. (no newspaper named)
LOUISE BALZ cemetery #84 Mrs. Louisa Balz, widow of the late John Balz, died suddenly Sunday at her home, 718 St. Paul street, Kiel. She would have been 81 years old Monday. She was born in the town of Schleswig Sept. 18, 1869, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reichert, and was married to Mr. Balz, also of the town of Schleswig, on June 22, 1897. The couple lived on a farm in the town of Schleswig until 20 years ago when they retired and moved to Kiel. Survivors are one son, William, who operates the home farm, three daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Norma) Henning, of the town of Schleswig, Mrs. Otto (Edna) Reichwaldt, of Kiel, and Mrs. Edwin (Amanda) Wagner, of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a brother, Jacob Reichwaldt, of Kiel. Four brothers preceded Mrs. Balz in death. Mr. Balz died in December, 1940. Mrs. Balz was a member of the Frauenverein of St. Peter Evangelical and Lutheran church at Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s church in Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, and burial will be in Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from 1 p.m. today until 10 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 1:30 p.m. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, September 21, 1950 – P. 20
MILFORD BALZ cemetery #84 Tavern Operator Commits Suicide With a Shotgun Kiel - Milford Balz, 52, operator of a tavern at Louis Corners, six miles east of Kiel, used a sawed-off shotgun to take his own life at 1 p.m., Tuesday. Dr. T. A. Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said that Balz was alone in the tavern at the time. The man went into a small ante-room, placed the muzzle of the shotgun against his heart and pulled the trigger. The blast was heard by Mrs. Balz who was doing the family wash in another part of the building. Rushing in she found her husband dead on the floor. Dr. Teitgen said the death was recorded as a suicide. No inquest will be held. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 8, 1953 - P. 11 *********** Milford Balz Funeral services for Milford Balz, Louis Corners, town of Schleswig, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated, and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. During the services the Misses Dorothy Hansen and Eileen Dedering sang, "What a Friend We Have In Jesus," "Rock of Ages", and "Abide With Me". They were accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vorpahl. Pallbearers were Walter Graf, Elmer Jochmann, LaVerne Maurer, Elmer Voland, Roland Meyer, and Irvin Rabe. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 12, 1953 - P. 10 *********** Milford Balz Milford Balz, 52, operator of a Louis Corners tavern and grocery store, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his home in Louis Corners, six miles east of Kiel. Born Dec. 11, 1900, in Kiel, a son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Rothman Balz, he attended school at Kiel and Rockville, and was married to Eleanor Henschel, of Kiel, on April 10, 1935. The couple made their home at Louis Corners since their marriage. Mr. Balz was a member of the Kiel Redmen Lodge and the Kiel Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors are his wife; one son, two sisters, Mrs. Alvin Pagel, Kiel, and Mrs. Norman Martin, Sheboygan, and two brothers, Walter and Arno Balz, of Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Rockville cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 7, 1953 - P. 12
NICHOLAS BALZ cemetery #84 N. Balz, Age 68, Dies On Friday Death Occurs At Home of Son in Rockville, Last Rites Monday Nicholas Balz, aged 68, died at two o'clock Friday morning at the home of his son, Walter, at Rockville, after having been ill for the past several weeks. Mr. Balz was born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, October 5, 1864, and was married to Elizabeth Rothmann of Calumetville on November 26, 1891. The couple located on a farm in Rockville, but after several years they sold it and moved to Calumetville and later to Kiel. Since the death of his wife on July 7, 1929, Mr. Balz had been making his home with his son, Walter at Rockville. Survivors are: Two daughters, Mrs. Norman Martin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Mrs. Alvin Page, who lives near here; three sons, Walter of Rockville, and Milford and Arno of this city; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Boege and Mrs. Carl Petzoldt and a brother John of this city. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Balz at Rockville, with interment in the Rockville cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Reformed church officiated. Pallbears were: Carl Wriedt, Charles Schmidt, Fred Voland, John Kasten, August Maurer and William Gruhle.
NICK BALZ SR. cemetery #84 Obituary 1909 Mr. Nic Balz Sr. On Saturday, another pioneer of the Town of Schleswig, went to his eternal rest, namely Mr. Nic Balz Sr. who on the named day, died from stomach cancer at the house of his son John. The deceased saw the light of the world in Framersheim, near Aizie, Grossherzogthum Hessen, Germany on August 18, 1825 and came to America in 1851, initially to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later married Caroline Nagel in 1854. In 1860, the family came to Town of Schleswig, to purchase a farm, which he worked for 17 years. Since then he lives with his son John who took over the farm. His wife died 10 years ago, and he leaves behind four daughters, Mrs. Fritz Fluhr, Mrs. John Boege, Mrs. Carl Petzold and Mrs. August Schnuelle, and two sons, Nic. and John, also 26 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He reached the age of 83 years, seven months and one day. Mr. Balz lived a healthy life until last fall when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The burial was on Tuesday at the Rockville Cemetery and the service was conducted by Pastor Hauser. ************ From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1909: Death last week at the advanced age of 83 of Nic. Balz, Sr., one of the pioneers of Town Schleswig. The funeral was held in the Rockville cemetery.
JUSTINA BANK cemetery #22 Name: Bank, Justina D. 4/9/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: f/w Age at death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 27
KAROLINA BANK cemetery #22 Name: Bank, Karoline D. 12/13/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 2/18/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 75 yrs. 9 mo. B.P.: Germany Amt Neustadt, Baden D.P.: Liberty, Mtwc. Co. Cem: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P.A. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Inflammation of lungs Add Info.: Housework cert. dt. 12/31/1877 Pg.# 254 ************ (March 1802-Dec. 13, 1877 –mother of Theresa and Justina –born Amt Neustadt, Baden –arrived in New York on the ship Zurich from Havre, France on July 23, 1855, likely as a widow traveling with her two daughters –died from "inflammation of the lungs") – no stone