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AUGUSTE BRICK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1889:
Death of Mrs. Augusta Brick (nee Kasten) on Thurs. evening of childbed
fever. Her husband is Carl Brick, resident on 9th Street in Manitowoc The
deceased reached the age of 28 yrs. 11 mos. 26 days and had given birth to 
twins, one of whom died 12 hrs. before the mother. In addition to her husband 
and the surviving twin, she leaves a 5 yr. old daughter. Burial on Sun. afternoon.
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[cause: child birth]


CARL BRICK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902:
Death here Mon. of 82-yr. old Charles Brick from a stroke in 
the home of his son-inlaw Mr. H. Kansier here. Mr. Brick came 
to Manitowoc in 1847 where he has always lived and belonged 
among the very first German settlers of our city. He is survived 
by his sorrowing widow, a son and a daughter. The funeral will 
be held this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
         *****
[bur. 09-16-1902/cause: apoplexy]


ELROY H. BRICK   cemetery #44



Elroy H. Brick, age 82, of Manitowoc, passed away Friday afternoon,
Nov. 1, 2002 surrounded by his family at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First German Ev. Lutheran 
Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc with the Rev. David Rosenow and 
the Rev. Bruce Bitter officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Elroy was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph C. and 
Erna M. Lippert Brick. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated 
from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. He then continued his 
education at Manitowoc Business College. In November 1941 he was inducted 
into the United States Air Force, serving overseas during World War II.
Elroy served for 50 months both in the United States and Japan, being 
honorably discharged in January 1946 after having attained the rank of 
technical sergeant. He then returned to Manitowoc where he became employed 
with J.J. Stangel Co. for 45 years, retiring in May 1985. Eiroy's last 25 
years were spent as an industrial supply sales representative, covering
many different territories during his years of experience. His last
assignment included the Kohler Co. where he made sales contacts for 
approximately nine years.
He married Ione Jacobson on April 8, 1944 at Sumter, S.C. She preceded 
him in death June 14, 1989.
Music was a big part of his life and he was active as a trumpet player for 
many years. Elroy was a member and officier of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
and Lakeshore Big Band of the University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc campus. 
He also was a member of the Art Nickels Lakeshore Grenadiers and played 
with many local musical dance bands, including the Elroy Berkholtz Orchestra,
Gene Heier Orchestra, Duke Janda, Bob Mlada, Dick Fricke and others. Elroy 
also spent 29 years with the Green Bay Packers Band, retiring in 1981. In
1977, he received a plaque from the National Football League and the Green 
Bay Packers Football Organization for completing 25 years of service in
this group. He truly was proud to have been a member of the band during the 
famous "Ice Bowl" and the "Glory Years" of the Packers. In 1955 he received
the Fine Arts Award for Music from the University of Wisconsin Extension - 
Manitowoc Campus Music Department.
Memberships and organizations that he belonged to include being a life long 
member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, past member and officier of the 
Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Golden K 
Kiwanis Club, member and officer of the Lakeshore Wind ensemble, along with 
fund raising chairman, longtime member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine 
Band, past member and officer of the Manitowoc Musicians Association, member 
and active volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center, member of the Travelers 
Protective Association, participated in Meals on Wheels where he partnered
with his five grandchildren with the Lincoln High School community service 
project delivering meals on wheels, active with the Medicare Helper Program,
American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Jail and Bail programs, 
active volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and served on the 
Volunteer Advisory Committee and other volunteer situations. In 1995, Elroy 
received the Meritorious Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in 
Kiwanis. In 1996, he was named Kiwanian of the Year of the Golden Kiwanis. 
In 1996 he received a certificate of achievement as a member of the first
class of the Manitowoc Citizens Police Academy. In 1998 he also received 
the Volunteer PRISM Award from Holy Family Memorial Hospital for out-
standing volunteer of the year. Elroy was a charter member and past officer 
of the TRIAD Committee and a member of the Manitowoc County Crime Prevention 
Committee.
His retirement years were dedicated to volunteerism and Elroy believed in his 
community and was so proud to be an active citizen and to represent it in
affiliation with Manitowoc's sister city, Kamogawa, Japan. His love and interest 
in music took him to Europe and Japan several times.
Elroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is 
survived by his daughter, his son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren,
one great grandson, one brother and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3 from
4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation at the church on Monday prior to the
funeral service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Service Program, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble or 
First German Ev. Lutheran Church Growth Fund.
Elroy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their compassion and caring during Elroy's 
illness.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2002


EVA BRICK   cemetery #10

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901:
Old age debility took the life Wed. last week of 85-yr. old 
Mrs. Eva Brick in Centerville. She is survived by one son and 
her funeral took place on Sun.


GEORGE BRICK   cemetery #10

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902:
From Centerville it is reported that Geo. Brick, a prominent resident 
of that town, was found dead in his house Fri. morning. The deceased 
formerly lived in Town Meeme but for the last many years has been in 
Centerville where he handled his aged mother's farm. His mother died 
last year, since which event Brick lost all interest in life. A
coroner's inquest determined that he died of a heart attack. He was 44.
(Long article)


JOHANN BRICK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1888: 
Death of John Brick on 31 Oct. after 5 weeks illness. The deceased was a resident
of 9th Street here and was 59 yrs. 5 mos. old. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Sat.
afternoon.
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[bur. 11-03-1888/age 59 yrs./cause: cancer of stomach]


AMELIA (HOFFMANN) BRIEGER   cemetery #83

Former Resident Laid to Rest Here
Mrs. Frank Brieger, Sr., nee Miss Amelia Hoffmann passed away at
8:45 p. m. on Wednesday of last week at the St. Nicholas hospital
in Sheboygan, after a lingering illness of about fifteen years 
duration. Mrs. Brieger had been critically ill, for two weeks before 
her death.
The deceased was born in Berlin, Germany in 1867. She was united
in marriage to Frank Brieger in the city of Berlin and the couple
moved to America in 1892 and settled on a farm near Valley City,
North Dakota. After spending several years of their life there they 
moved near Kiel where they operated a farm. In 1921 they moved to 
this city where they lived until 1927, when they moved to Sheboygan.
She is survived by her husband and five children; Edward and Mrs.
Oscar L. Arnold of this city, Frank Jr. of Sheboygan, and William and
Marie at home. One grandson, two brothers, and two sisters, the last
named four residing in Germany, also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 a. m. in this
city from the Sts. Peter and Paul church with the Rev. Fr. A. Roder
officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
(No newspaper named, 1928)


JULIA BRILL    cemetery #82

Plan Funeral Rites Tuesday For Late Mrs. Theadore Brill
Kiel, Wis.-Funeral services for Mrs. Theadore Brill, nee Julia 
George, aged seventy-three, passed away at  her home, in this 
city at 10:45 a. m. Saturday, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday 
at the C. J. Melselwitz Funeral Home with interment in Kiel 
cemetery. It was not decided at the time of going to press who 
would conduct the services.                 
The former Julia George was born May 25, 1866, in Sheldon, N. Y., 
the daughter of Peter and Catherine George. She was united in 
marriage to Mr. Brill of New Holstein at the Osage Mission, now 
St. Paul, Kansas.               
The couple spent five years on a farm in Kansas and then moved to 
Stockbrldge for a year. They spent two years on a farm in the town 
of New Holstein, then moved to a town of Russell farm, spent four
years on a town of Rhine farm, went back to Russell in 1900 to live 
on a farm now owned by their son Norbert and in 1917 came to the 
present residence here.
While in Russell her husband served as town clerk for 12 years and 
school clerk for nine years. He was deputy food administrator here
for a number of years, justice of peace for three years and retired 
as city clerk some time ago.
 The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1936.
Survivors are her husband, five sons and one daughter, Isadore, of 
Neenah, Norbert of Elkhart Lake, Evarist and Raymond of Milwaukee,
Arthur of Kiel, and Mrs. Henry (Lucy) Michels, of Fond du Lac; 10
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leopold Brill, New Holstein, and
Sr. Mary of the Compassion, Helena, Mont.; and one brother Joseph 
of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
(No newspaper named, July 15, 1939)
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JULIA BRILL

Mrs. T. Brill Buried Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Brill, nee Julia George, aged
seventy-three, who passed away at her home in this city at 10:45 
a.m. Saturday, were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the C. J. Meiselwitz
Funeral home with interment in the Kiel cemetery. J. Peeke of Fond 
du Lac conducted the services. Six nephews of the deceased, Jerome, 
LeRoy, Elmer, Floyd and Clarence Brill, and Hugo Rach, acted as 
pallbearers.
Mrs. Brill was born on May 25, 1866, in Sheldon, N. Y., the daughter 
of Peter and Catherine George. She was united in marriage to Mr. Brill 
of New Holstein at the Osage Mission, now St. Paul, Kansas.
The couple spent five years on a farm in Kansas and then moved to 
Stockbridge for a year. They spent two years on a farm in the town of 
New Holstein, then moved to a town of Russell farm, spent four years 
on a town of Rhine farm, went back, to Russell in 1900 to live on a 
farm now owned by their son Norbert, and in 1917 came to their present 
residence here.
While in Russell her husband served as town clerk for 12 years and 
school clerk for 9 years. He was deputy food administrator here for a 
number of years, justice of the peace for 3 years, and retired as city 
clerk some time ago.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1936. Survivors 
are her husband, five sons and one daughter, as follows: Isadore of Neenah, 
Norbert of Russell, Evarist and Raymond of Milwaukee, Arthur of this city, 
and Mrs. Henry (Lucy) Michels of Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Leopold Brill of New Holstein, and Sr. Mary of the Compassion, Helena, 
Montana, and one brother, Joseph of Naho Falls, Idaho.
The following from away attended the last rites: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duzinski
and family and Mr. and Mr. LeRoy Brill and family of Ripon; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Boehne and family of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brill and family, 
Mrs. Leo Brill, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Brill, and Mrs. Wilmar Graf of New 
Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brill and son Floyd of Malone;	Mr. and Mrs. 
Ed. Vetter of Dotyville; Mr. and Mrs. George Brill and son Clarence of 
School Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goetsch of Glenbeulah; Mr. and Mrs. Nic. 
Rach and son Hugo; Mr. and Mrs. M. Brost of Chicago; Miss Grace Michels of 
Madison; and many friends from Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Neenah, Oshkosh, 
Elkhart Lake, Kenosha, Peebles, Calumetville, St. Anna, New Holstein, 
Chicago, Random Lake, and the surrounding community. - 1939


CARL BRINKMAN   cemetery #75

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905:
Charles Brinkmann has died in Reedsville at age 75. 
He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and lived here until 
1873 when he moved to Rantoul in Calumet County.


CATHERINE BRIXIUS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908: 
Death Monday after a short illness of Catherina, 
the 11-year old daughter of John Brixius here.


NICKOLAS BRIXIUS   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904:
Death Wed. last week, from stomach cancer, of Ric Brixius(sic) in 
Two Rivers. The deceased was born 07 Feb. 1847 in Cröve on the 
Mosel and came to Two Rivers 19 yrs. ago. Since that time he 
has worked at the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. factory. He 
leaves a widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning.


ARTHUR F. BROCKER   cemetery #83

Arthur F. Brocker, 73, of 2015 Railroad St., New Holstein, died suddenly 
at his home Wednesday evening. Death was attributed to a heart ailment.
He was born in the Town of Eaton, May 26, 1889, the son of Charles and 
Elizabeth Brocker, and was married to Helen Nottling of the Town of Rhine 
at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, on June 24, 1919.
They operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1936 when they moved 
to Kiel were Mr. Brocker was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. In 1954 
they moved to New Holstein.
Mr. Brocker was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Archie, Kiel, five daughters, Mrs. William 
(Valeria) Mulholland, Butler, Wis., Miss Mae Brocker, New Holstein, and 
Mrs. Shirley Wise, Mrs. Donald (Audrey) Mirsberger, and Mrs. Leon (Helen) 
Kogler, all of Sheboygan; a brother, Fred Brocker, Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. 
George Bosma, R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Herman Sievert, Kiel, and 15 grandchildren.
A daughter, four sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Church with 
the Rev. Lambert Scanlan, pastor, officiating. Brief family rites will be held 
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Ss. Peter 
and Paul Cemetery, Kiel.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. A parish vigil will 
be held at the funeral home at 8 o’clock Friday evening. - 1963


BERTHA BROCKER   cemetery #20

A combined funeral service for Miss Bertha Brocker, 80, of Route 4, 
Chilton, who died Saturday, and her brother-in-law, William Koepp, 
who died last Thursday, was held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. 
Reverend John F. Baumann of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
officiated.
Miss Brocker was born in the Town of Eaton, a daughter of the late Paul 
and Christina Brocker. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. William 
Koepp. Her sister survives.
Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery.


CHARLES BROCKER   cemetery #20

Carl Brocker, aged 87, passed away at the home of his 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sievert, 
at 4:45 p. m. on Wednesday, March 10, after a short 
illness.
Mr. Brocker was born November 23, 1855, in Manitowoc, 
the son of John and Wiihelmina Brocker. At an early age 
he moved with his parents to a farm in the towtn of
Eaton, and on October 20, 1876, he took as his bride 
Miss Elizabeth Lechler of that township. Following their 
marriage, the couple resided on a farm near Chilton for 
a number of years and later lived in the towns of Eaton
and Schleswig. In 1920 he disposed of his farm to his son, 
Arthur, and moved to this city, where his wife died 
May 15, 1929.
Mr. Brocker is survived by seven children, namely: Mrs. 
Edward (Christina) Boeselager, Mrs. Martha Boeselager, 
Arthur Brocker, and Mrs. Herman (Edna) Sievert of here; 
Mrs. Louis (Alvina) Haese of Reedsville; Mrs. George
(Frieda) Bosma and Fred Brocker of the town of Eaton; 22 
grand-children, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. 
Bertha Preuss of Hilbert and Mrs. Emma Brocker of Norfolk, 
Nebraska. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Schroeder, and a son, Edwin, 
preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock with the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officating. Burial was made in the Town Eaton cemetery.


EDWIN BROCKER   cemetery #20

Edwin Broecker(sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Broecker, St. Paul st., passed 
away on Monday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of his parents, after 
being ill with pneumonia. Deceased was born Feb. 22, 1892 in the town 
of Eaton, Manitowoc county. He was raised and reared on his father's 
farm. For some time he followed the mason trade. After that he worked 
for his brother, Arthur, on the farm. Last November he came to Kiel 
to live with his parents. He was in poor health all winter. Mr. Broecker 
leaves to mourn his untimely death, his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. 
Broecker, two brothers, Frederick of Eaton and Arthur of Meggers, and 
six sisters, Mrs. Rud. Schroeder of New Holstein, Mrs. Ed. Boeselager 
of Kiel, Mrs. Louis Hasee of Reedsville, Mrs. August Boeselager of 
Kohler, Mrs. George Bosma of Eaton, and Mrs. Herman Sievert of Schleswig. 
The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
residence of the parents. Burial at the Union cemetery in the town of 
Eaton. Rev. Saewert of the Reformed church of Plymouth will officiate.
1925


ELIZABETH BROCKER   cemetery #20

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Brocker, who died as a result of heart 
trouble at her home in this city Wednesday morning of last week, were 
held from the home at 2 o'clock and from the Reformed church on Saturday 
afternoon at 2:30. Burial was made in the Eaton cemetery, with the Rev. 
Otto Saewert conducting the rites.
Mrs. Brocker, nee Elizabeth Lechler, was born January 19, 1856 in Manitowoc, 
and was married to Carl Brocker on October 20, 1876. The couple then moved 
to Chilton, then to Eaton, and in 1921 came to this city.
Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death the following children:
Mrs. Rudolph Schroeder of New Holstein; Mrs. E. Boeselager of Kiel, Mrs. 
Louis Haese of Reedsville, Mrs. George Bosma of Eaton, Mrs. Herman Sievert 
of Schleswig; and Fred and Arthur Brocker. One son Edwin passed away in 1925.  
Two brothers, Ferdinand and Christian Lechler of near Kiel, one sister, Mrs. 
Emilia Westphal, 20 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren also survive. 
The deceased was a member of the Eaton Frauenverein, and the Reformed chuch 
of this city. - May 1929


ELMER BROCKER   cemetery #21

Elmer Brocker, 57, of Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness.
He was born September 3, 1915, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, 
the son of Mrs. Ida Ninmer Brocker and the late George Brocker.
On January 22, 1938, he married the former LaVerne Schmitz at Chilton.
After marriage, the couple farmed in Eaton until 1957. He was employed 
by Sperber and Krueger Logging of rural Kiel from 1967 to 1972 and at 
the present time was an employee of the Salvatorian Center, New Holstein.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christianson Funeral Home, St. 
Nazianz. The Reverend Cyril Dickrell, pastor of St. Gregory Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
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Elmer Gustave (Sept. 23, 1915-July 1, 1973 –husband of 
Laverne nee Schmitz –son of George Brocker and Ida Ninmer –farmer 
died from "carcinomatosis –generalized metastosis bowel cancer 
(sigmoid), 3 1/2 years")


LAVERNE R. BROCKER      cemetery #21

LaVerne R. Brocker age 86, formerly of rural Kiel, died on Wednesday,
March 30, 2005, at Chilton Care Center in Chilton.
She was born Dec. 24, 1918 in New Holstein, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Emma (Wick) Schmitz.
She attended St. Anna Catholic School and Kiel High School.
LaVerne married Elmer Brocker on Jan. 22, 1938 in Chilton. He preceded
her in death in 1973.
She was ahomemaker and was employed at Leverenz Shoe Company in Valders
for 27 years. LaVerne was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church in St.
Nazianz. LaVerne was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and since her retirement,
she enjoyed watching and feeding her outdoor birds, painting landscapes,
decorating gourds, watching her daily "soap", doing crossword puzzles
and visiting with her friends and neighbors.
Survivors include her children, 10 granchildren, 15 great-grandchildren,
and one great-great grandchild, a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
LaVerne is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives
and many friends. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Eleanor,
Julie, Valeria, Emily and Irene; and four brothers, Leo, Lee, Jerome, and
infant brother, Ervin.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at St. Gregory
Catholic Church, 212 Church St. in St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory
Coulthard officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday when services
will be held. A memorial fund has been established in the name of LaVerne
R. Brocker.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bockhorn, and the entire staff at the
Chilton Care Center for their loving care and being a dear friend to
LaVerne.
Wieting Family Funeral Home in Kiel is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, April 1, 2005


GERTRUDE BROCKHOFF      cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902:
Death Sat. following a long illness of Mrs. Gertrude Brockhoff. The deceased was
born in Westphalia in 1834 and came to America with her husband in 1854. The couple
operated a farm in Town Kossuth where they faced all the hardships of pioneer life. In
1894 they retired to Manitowoc. In addition to her husband the deceased is survived by
8 children. Her body was taken to Francis Creek and laid to rest at the cemetery there
yesterday morning.


HEINRICH BROCKHOFF     cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Nov. 1902:
Death in Town Kossuth on 21 Nov. of Heinrich Brockhoff of 
old age debility. He was born in Westphalia 19 Apr. 1821. 
His wife had preceded him in death 9 mos. ago. He had 12 
children of whom 8 are still living, namely, Theodor of 
Wadena, Minnesota, Heinrich and Joseph in Town Kossuth, 
Anna Neal in Manitowoc, Katie Dirkmann and Gertrud Bolle 
in Kossuth, Bertha Schadeberg and Rosa Schadeberg in Manitowoc.


EMILY BROECKER/BROECKERT    cemetery #21

(no newspaper name, handwritten date at top, 1925, April 29)

CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Wm. Broecker of the town of Schleswig died on Wednesday morning,
after an illness of short duration with bronchitis. The deceased, nee
Amelia Kautzer, was born May 25, 1888 in the town of Eaton. She was
married to Wm. Broecker in 1912. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. Kautzer, her husband, and seven small children, 3 sons and 4
daughters, the oldest being 12 years. The funeral services will be
held on Saturday morning at St. Peter & Paul's church, with burial
in the church cemetery. Rev. Roder will officiate.

(another clipping)

Mrs. Broecker was 38 years of age and a native of Eaton. She was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kautzer and is survived by her
husband and seven children. The burial was held today.


ALFONSE BROECKERT    cemetery #21

Alfonse Peter (child -March 12, 1917-Oct. 4, 1920 
son of Edward Broeckert and Clara Gutman -died from "infection 
of 5th and 7th cranial nerves following a fall in which 4 
front upper teeth were loosened -paralysis of throat")
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Alfons Broeckert
Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Broeckert Monday afternoon,
and took from them their beloved son Alfons, aged four years. He took
sick last week Thursday, with paralysis and pneumonia, which caused
his death. The little infant will be buried Thursday morning, from
St. Gregory's church in the adjoining cemetery. Our sympathy to the
bereaved family.
No newspaper named, 1920


ARTHUR JOHN BROECKERT    cemetery #21

Arthur J. Broeckert, 81, of 105 N. First Ave., St. Nazianz, died unexpectedly,
Saturday evening, May 17, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center,
Manitowoc, shortly after being admitted.
He was born August 31, 1921, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Edward and Clara
Gutman Broeckert. Arthur was a 1940 graduate of Valders High School and 
continued his education in Milwaukee where he attended Auto Mechanic School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Pacific Theatre during World
War II.
On June 11, 1955 he married Joan Wagner at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St.
Nazianz.
Arthur owned Broeckert Bros. Auto Service in St. Nazianz from 1952 until his
retirement in 1994.
He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, a member of the
St. Nazianz American Legion, Post 477, Wagner, Eberle, Sukowaty and retired
from the St. Nazianz Fire Department where he was a member for 40 years.
Arthur enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working in his yard.
Survivors include his wife, Joan; two children, granchildren, four brothers,
one sister, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at St. Gregory
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with the Rev. Robert Wagner, brother-in-law and
Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating.
Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press, May 20, 2003
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Arthur John -husband of Joan nee Wagner [married June 11, 1955 at St. Gregory] 
son of Edward Broeckert and Clara Gutman -owner of auto repair shop and 
Ford dealership in partnership with his brother Edward -owned Broeckert 
Brothers Auto Service in St. Nazianz from 1952 until retirement in 1994
cause of death is not accessable.


EDWARD BROECKERT   cemetery #21

Edward Broeckert, who at 71 years of age still operated his own blacksmith 
shop and thus was the oldest businessman in St. Nazianz, died suddenly of 
a heart attack at St. Nazianz Friday afternoon.
He was born on Jan. 16, 1886, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broeckert. On Feb. 22, 1911, he moved to St. Nazianz where 
he established and operated his blacksmith business ever since. On June 4, 
1912, he was married to Clara Gutman at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. 
Nazianz.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and 
the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church at St. Nazianz 
at 9:30 Monday morning, following brief services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
at Kiel. The Rev. Denis Cooney wil be the celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial 
will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon 
until time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 
and 8 o'clock Sunday night.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Hilaria) Seipel, of 
Chilton, Sister M. Roman, O.S.F., of Waupun, and Mrs. Andrew (Imelda) Scharenbrock, 
of Sheboygan; five sons, Rembert, Arthur, Edward Jr. and Roman, all of St. Nazianz, 
and Bernard, of Manitowoc; one brother, William, of Kiel; and 13 grandchildren. He 
was precede in death by one son and two sisters. - 1957
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Edward (Jan. 16, 1886-Nov. 8, 1957  
husband of Clara nee Gutman [married June 4, 1912 at St. Gregory] 
son of Frederick Broeckert and Katherine Loos [Frederick and Katherine are 
buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Town of Schleswig 
Frederick born March 4, 1847 at Ditmarschen, Holstein, Germany and died at 
Town of Schleswig on Nov. 30, 1916 -Frederick is the son of Liedert {1821-1875}and 
Maria Osterman -Katherine nee Loos Jan. 16, 1847-Oct. 19, 1903 -daughter of Mattes 
and Maria Loos] -blacksmith who owned his own shop -born town of Schleswig 
"Edward Broeckert, who at 71 years of age still operated his own blacksmith shop 
and thus was the oldest businessman in St. Nazianz, died suddenly of a heart attack. 
On Feb. 22, 1911 he moved to St. Nazianz, where he established and operated his 
blacksmith business ever since." died from "coronary thrombosis, hypertension")


FRED BROECKERT   cemetery #83

In the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klaeser, 
where he had been living for the past four months, Mr. Fritz Broeckert, 
who has been a long time and well known resident of the Town of Schleswig, 
died last week Thursday at 5 o’clock in the morning. at the age of 69 
years. 
The deceased was born on March 4, 1847 in Hassenbuttel Holstein, Germany. 
He immigrated to America in 1867 and came directly to the Town of Schleswig
where he married Catharine Loos in 1872 and started a farm, which he owned 
and operated for many years. In the year 1803 (1903) his wife died. Many 
years ago he sold the farm to his oldest son William and has alternately 
lived with his children on the farm in St. Nazianz or Kiel.
Several months ago, he had chest pain, which was thought to be from broken 
ribs that did not heal correctly from an injury many years ago, but has 
since turned into cancer from which he ultimately died. 
He leaves behind, besides his brother Wm. Broeckert, from here, four
children, namely, William on the homestead farm, Edward, master blacksmith 
in St. Nazianz, Rosa, Mrs. Jacob Klaeser and Anna who is a maid in the home 
of Dr. Nauth and an adopted son John Habach. The burial took place on
Monday morning, after a funeral service in the Catholic Church officiated 
by Father Kolbe at the Catholic Cemetery. The Catholic Knights sent 
delegations from the neighboring communities as did the women’s organization 
of the Catholic Foresters and many mourners from near and far attended the 
burial.
Kiel Record -1916


KATE BROECKERT       cemetery #83

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1903:
Death Mon. last week in Town Schleswig of Mrs. Friedrich Broechert(sic) after a long
illness with breast cancer. The deceased, who reached the age of 56, was the 
daughter of Math. Loos in Schleswig. She married her now surviving husband 30 yrs. 
ago. In addition to him she is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters, as well as a 
brother, Math. Loos, and a sister Mrs. Hermann Luellof of St. Nazianz.


WILLIAM BROECKERT      cemetery #21

William P. Broeckert, 85, of Elkhart Lake died Sunday at St. Nicholas
Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. George Catholic Church,
Elkhart Lake with the Rev. Edwin Grzendzielewski, pastor, celebrant of
the requiem Mass. Burial was in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz.
Born February 4, 1884 in the Town of Schleswig, Mr. Broeckert was a son
of the late Frederick and Katherina Loos Broeckert. He married the former
Emily Kautzer of the Town of Eaton at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St.
Nazianz October 4, 1912.
The couple settled on the Broeckert homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig,
which he operated until retiring in 1953. Since that time he resided with a
daughter at Elkhart Lake.
In December he became a resident at the Anna M. Reiss Home until he was
hospitalized two weeks ago.
Mrs. Broeckert died April 27, 1925.
A member of St. George Catholic Church, and a charter member of the Catholic
Knights, Kiel branch, Mr. Broeckert was a former supervisor and district
school board member in the Town of Schleswig.
Survivors include four daughters, three sons, 28 grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.
(no newspaper named, 2-27-1969)
           ************
Husband of Emily nee Kautzer [married Oct. 23, 1911 at St. Gregory] 
son of Frederick Broeckert and Katherine Loos [Frederick and Katherine are 
buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Town of Schleswig 
Frederick March 4, 1847-Nov. 30, 1916 -Katherine Jan. 16, 1847-Oct. 19, 1903] 
born Town of Schleswig -died Sheboygan County -died from "arteriosclerotic heart 
disease with myocardial decompensation") (death record in Sheboygan County)


ADELINE BROKER       Cemetery #89B

Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI,  Sun. June 5, 1983

BROKER
Mrs. Adeline Broker, 81, formerly of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, June 4, 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  
The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Broker was born July 31, 1901, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Mathias 
and Anna Schrimpf Haag.  She attended Two Rivers schools.  She was employed at 
General Telephone Company as an operator and later was employed at Hamilton 
Manufacturing Company as a receptionist until her retirement.  She was married to 
Roland Broker, June 27, 1923, at Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death Sept. 30, 1970.  
Mrs. Broker was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens and the ladies of St. Luke.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Grace Broker of Hartford, WI; 
four daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Howard Perry of Two Rivers, Gail and Larry 
Smits of Oshkosh, Jean and Don Finch of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Judy and Allan 
Geimer of Anapolis, Md.; a brother, Roy Haag of Manitowoc; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Florence and Oscar Sincoular of Two Rivers, and Carol and Clarence 
Boeder of Manitowoc, 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.


IONE S. BROOKS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: 
Death last Thurs. of Mrs. Joena Brooks (nee Smoke), in the home of her
brother-in-law, Mr. Horal Nelson. The deceased, who died of consumption,
was only 26 yrs. old. Mrs. Brooks married about 2 yrs. ago with Mr. H.
Brooks. In addition to her husband, she is survived by several sisters 
but no children. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the Catholic 
Church, followed by a well-attended burial at the city cemetery.
         *********
[bur. 03-07-1896/age 26 yrs./cause: consumption]


AUGUST BROSE        cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1892:
Death on Wed. last week in Sheboygan of 25 yr. old August Brose, son of
Manitowoc resident, Fritz Brose. The deceased died of pneumonia, leaving 
his wife and one child. The body was brought here and buried Sat. afternoon 
in the city cemetery.


CHARLES BROSE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1897:
Death of Carl Brose, son of 3rd Ward resident Fritz Brose, on Wed. last week
of consumption. He was 22 yrs. old. The burial took place Sat. at the city 
cemetery.


FRANZ BROST   cemetery #22

Name: Brost, Franz
D.: 9/4/1868  B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869   sex: m
Age at death: 2 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem: St. Nazianz, Eaton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 55
************
Franz (baby –June 12, 1868-Sept. 4, 1868 –son of John Brost 
and Mathilda Van Forst [John and Mathilda were married July 13, 1866 
at St. Gregory] –born Town of Meeme)


JOHN BROST   cemetery #57

Butcher At School Hill Takes Life
St. Nazianz.—(Special) -  John Brost, 50, a butcher at School Hill,
committed suicide late yesterday afternoon by shooting himself
through the head. The body was found about 5 p. m. Thursday. 
Despondency over ill health was believed to have led Brost to take 
his life.
He was born Sept. 8, 1887, in the town of Meeme. Twenty-three years
ago he was married to Miss Ottilia Fessler. He had operated a butcher
shop in School Hill for the past 26 years.
Survivors are his wife, three children, Norman, Joseph and Marie, all
at home, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Ed. Miller of Cleveland, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Monday at Holy Trinity
church in School Hill. - 1937


JOSEPH C. BROST   cemetery #57
 
Joseph C. Brost, 76, of 12035 Merken Rd., Kiel (School Hill) died 
unexpectedly Saturday evening, Feb. 24, 2001, shortly after being 
admitted at the Calumet Memorial Medical Center Chilton of heart 
failure.
He was born on July 4, 1924, in School Hill, son of the late John 
and Ottilla Fessler Brost.
He attended school in School Hill.
On Sept. 25, 1948, he married Jane Anhalt at Holy Trinity Catholic 
Church in School Hill.
He was co-owner with his brother Norman of Brost Food Market in School 
Hill for 48 years, retiring in 1966. During his retirement he drove 
school bus for the Kiel School District for approximately eight years.
Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. 
After training, he was posted in England and as a tech sergeant, he 
flew 30 missions over Germany as a radio operator on a B-17. For his 
service he received an Air medal with four oak leaf clusters and 
European and American campaign ribbons. He was extremely proud and 
humble to have served his country.
He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School 
Hill, St. Nazianz American Legion Post 477 Wagner-Sukowaty and Eberle 
(chapter member). He enjoyed bowling, gardening, and his two dogs, 
Buddy and Frosty.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was precede in death by one son, John Brost, and one sister, Mabel 
Miller.
Funeral mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 
in School Hill with Rev. Gregory Coulthard and Deacon James Steffen 
officiating. 
Burial will be Wednesday morning in the parish cemetery.


ROSE BROST     Cemetery #57

OBITUARY: Manitowoc Herald-Times; p.3 col 4; Wednesday 13 Sept 1972

Brost
Mrs. Rose Brost, 82, a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan died
Tuesday afternoon in Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 10 am Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
School Hill following a brief family service at Meiselwitz Funeral Home,
Kiel.  The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, will be celebrant of the Mass.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Thursday where wake 
services
will be at 8 pm


ANNA BROUCHOUD    Cemetery #63

From the Two Rivers Reporter Wednesday, December 19, 1945

             FORMER GIBSON WOMAN CLAIMED AT HOME HERE
   Mrs. Anna Brouchoud, 66, Dies of Heart Attack; Rites on Friday

Mrs. Anna Brouchoud, 65(sic), 1925 24th street, died at her home here
at 10 o'clock last night, after being stricken with a heart attack. 
Taken ill about a year ago, Mrs. Brouchoud had recovered and enjoyed
recent good health.
Funeral services will be held from St. Luke's Catholic church Friday
morning at nine o'clock with burial in Holy Cross cemetery at Mishicot.
The body is at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home and may be
viewed there from seven o'clock this evening. The rosary will be
recited at the funeral home at 7:45 Thursday evening.
Born in Gibson
Nee Anna Kronforst, Mrs. Brouchoud was born on her parents' farm
home in the town of Gibson, Oct. 9, 1880, the daughter of Wenzel
and Mary Chaloupka Kronforst. She attended school in the town and
on Feb. 28, 1905 was married to Andrew Brouchoud, also of Gibson, in
the Holy Cross Catholic church, Mishicot.
The couple settled on a farm in the town of Mishicot, where Mr.
Brouchoud died in 1938. Mrs. Brouchoud moved to this city in 1942 
and has made her home here ever since.
Mrs. Brouchoud was a member of the Sanctuary society of the Holy
Cross Catholic church, Mishicot. Members of the society will recite
the rosary at the Holy Cross church Thursday evening at eight o'clock.
Three Children Survive
Surviving are one son and two daughters, all of Two Rivers.
There is one brother, Charles Kronforst of Mishicot, route 1, and
three sisters, Mrs. John Nocker, Two Rivers, route 3; Mrs. Mary
Shambeau, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alphonse Rhein, Mishicot, route 1.


ANNA F. BROUCHOUD   cemetery #89D

Anna F. Brouchoud, age 81, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died 
Friday afternoon, October 20, 1995, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 1995, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born December 2, 1913, at Tisch Mills, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Mary Zahorik Flegle. She married Harvey J. Brouchoud 
September 11, 1948, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death April 22, 1974. Anna was employed at various 
local industries throughout her lifetime and was a member of the 
Ladies of St. Luke's.
Survivors include a son; a sister; other relatives and friends. She 
was preceded in death by an infant brother. 
Friends may call on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Anna was a kind and loving wife and mother and is now at home with God. 
A very special thanks to Shady Lane Home and Holy Family Memorial Medical
Center for their kind and gentle care.


ANNA BROWN   cemetery 89A

From the Manitowoc Tribune - Aug. 10, 1864	
  In Two Rivers, August 5th., Mrs. ANNA BROWN, aged 78 years.
The deceased had been afflicted with infirmities incident to old age, and, 
after much and protracted suffering, endured with Christian patience, 
quietly breathed out her life at the residence of Mr. WILLIAM H. HONEY, 
son-in-law of the departed.


CAPT. ED BROWN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Nov. 1890 
Death by drowning of Capt. Ed. Brown of Manitowoc in the Menominee River
week before last as a result of being thrown overboard in a collision with another
boat. (Long detailed article about the mishap.) The deceased was 40 yrs. old and
leaves a wife and 4 small children here in Manitowoc. Mr. S. Wild and Mr.
Samuel Hall of here went up Fri. to search for the body and secure the boat. The
body was found on Sat. and brought here for burial.


(CHILD) BROWN   cemetery X

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899:
Death Mon. of a small child in the family of Frank Brown in Whitelaw who was
buried yesterday. (Whitelaw is cem. #7)


ETHAN A. BROWN   cemetery #44
 
Manitowoc Tribune 
Vol. 18 No. 17, Thursday August 10, 1871, Page 4 Column 7 

Died. 
Brown. -- In the town of Rockland in this county, Mr. Ethan A. Brown, at the age 
of fifty-eight. 
Mr. Brown has long been a resident of our county, and was respected by all who 
knew him.  He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery.


HENRY W. BROWN    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1900:
Henry Brown, an old resident of our city, died Sun. morning following a heart 
attack. The deceased, who was born in 1814, came to Manitowoc in 1849 where he 
has lived ever since. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 3 children, 23 grandchildren 
and 5 greatgrandchildren. His funeral was Tues.


JAMES BROWN, DR.   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1893:
Death on Sat. in Manitowoc of the widely known Dr. J.A. Brown, after a short
illness. The 78 yr. old man was born in Connecticut and came to Manitowoc in 1865
and has resided here ever since. His burial took place Wed. in the city cemetery.


SARAH BROWN   cemetery #44

From the Manitowoc Herald, 15 Dec. 1855: 
Sarah Brown from Manitowoc Rapids died. Her husband is E.A. Brown
**************
[Note: This lot was paid for on 12/22/1855 by E.A. Brown. I believe she’s 
probably buried here, so I’m going to enter her on the lot. The earliest
burial register we found starts 7/1860, so we don’t have any records to 
look back on from before June of 1860.] 


RAYMOND G. 'BROWNIE' BROWN     cemetery #32



Raymond G. 'Brownie' Brown, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, 
Aug. 16, 2005 at his home.
Ray was born Sept. 14, 1918 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edwin C. and 
Laura (Wienke) Brown. He grew up in the town of Kossuth and graduated 
from Mishicot High School and the Manitowoc Business College.
During World War II, Ray served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to
1945 as a B-24 mechanical instructor at Keesler Field, Miss. It was there
that he met and later married Louella Steede on June 21, 1945 at Gulfport,
Miss. Louella predeceased Ray in 1984.
After the death of his father in 1949, Ray took over the tire and battery 
business and propelled it into a major auto accessory and auto body parts 
business known today as Browns of Two Rivers Inc. Ray has been a generous 
contributor to the Lakeshore area and recently donated property to the 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. He has established a sizeable
scholarship foundation at Milwaukee School of Engineering, which presently 
provides 24 student scholarships per year. He received an honorary doctorate
of engineering degree in 1999 and served on the Board of Regents at MSOE.
Ray is survived by a brother and sister-in-law; sister-in-law; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2005 at First 
Presbyterian Church, 502 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. 
Sauer will officiate with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, 
Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. Friday to 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
In addition to other expressions of sympathy, memorials to the First 
Presbyterian Church or Holy Family Memorial Medical Center be appreciated.
The staff of the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
serving the Brown family.
(a special thanks to individuals mentioned by name, omitted for privacy
reason)
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 17, 2005


WILHELM BROWN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1879:
Death of Wm. Brown of Browns Corner, Town Rapids, on Wed. 27, Aug. at 7pm.
The funeral will be held next Sat. at 10am.


ANNA JOHANNE AUG. WILH. BRUCKNER   cemetery #44

Name: Brickner, Anna Johanne Aug. Wilh.
D.: 3/1/1875   B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875   sex: f
Age at death: 1 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 182
********
[bur. 03-04-1875]
[Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Bruckner (umlaut over u) $1.50] 


BARBRA BRUCKNER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Frederick C. Bruckner, 85, a former Kiel resident, died early 
today at Heritage Nursing Home in Sheboygan, where she had resided 
for the past six months.
The former Barbara Woelfel was born August 28, 1885, in the Town of 
Charlestown, a daughter of the late George and Marianna Woelfel. She 
attended St. Martin Catholic School.
She was married to Frederick Bruckner on May 7, 1912, at St. Martin 
Catholic church, Town of Charlestown. The couple moved to Kiel after 
their marriage.
Mrs. Bruckner was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in 
Kiel and its Christian Mothers Society.  She was also a member of the 
Catholic Order of Foresters.
The couple had observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962.
Surviving are three sons, Ralph and Frederick Jr., both of Kiel, and 
Nicholas of Oshkosh; 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 
a brother, Lawrence of Manitowoc.
Funeral services are being held at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel and at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church in Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, as 
celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
1971


CHRISTOPHER SHAUN BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #30

(sent in by his father)
   At the base of the stone of Fred & Adelia Riemer you will find a very 
small stone  --  actually I guess you would call it a ground plaque  --  
for a Christopher Bruckschen.  Fred & Adelia were his great grandparents. 
   Pastor Hoppe suggested that we were a young couple struggling to get 
on our feet that instead of buying a separate plot for Christopher that 
we instead see if there were any room on my grandparent's plot for burial.
   It was then that we learned that both of my grandparents caskets had 
shifted just far enough apart to fit in a little baby's casket.  And that 
is the story of how a little baby boy came to the same resting place as 
his great grandparents.
   Christopher's full name was Christopher Shaun Bruckschen.  His date 
of birth was March 12th in the year of 1987 and his death occured 2 days 
later on March 14th.  When he was born he was born with only half of his 
internal organs.  Half a heart  --  half a liver  --  half a kidney and 
so on.  We had him transferred to Children's Hospital where I spent the 
most part of the next 48 hours only taken aa few hours here and there to 
be with my wife and trying to make sure she was holding up emotionally.  
Christopher died in my arms.  That is the whole life story of Christopher 
Shaun Bruckschen.  My father William R. Bruckschen died the day after 
thanksgiving 2 years ago after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  
He was a good man and a great father and I can only hope to be half the 
husband and father that he was.  Jim.


ERNEST BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902:
Death Sun., after a short illness, of 46-yr. old Ernst Bruckschen, 
a well-known resident of Town Newton. He leaves his widow and 4 
children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Reformed 
Church in Newton.


ERWIN W. BRUCKSCHEN     cemetery #73

Manitowoc Herald Times: 30 Nov 1965

"Veteran Bank Official Dead"
Newton -  
Erwin W. Bruckschen, 62, cashier and director of the Newton State Bank for 42 years 
and a leader in banking circles in Manitowoc County, died Monday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a four months' illness. 
Besides his contributions to the advancement of better banking conditions, he was a 
founder of the Newton Volunteer Fire Dept., served as a member of the Newton School 
Board, was a church deacon and presently was elder and vice president of Salem Ebenezer 
Reformed Church. For a quarter of a century he had been secretary-treasurer of the 
Manitowoc County Bankers Assn. 
He was born March 13, 1903, at Newton, son of the late Henry and Sophie Hochkammer 
Bruckschen. He was educated at Manitowoc Business College and took an advanced banking 
course at Manitowoc after early education in township elementary schools. For three 
years he worked at the East Wisconsin Trustee Co., Manitowoc, before assuming his post 
at the Newton bank. 
He married Leona M. Rodewald June 18, 1932, at Newton. She survives with two daughters, 
two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Wegner, of Marshfield and Mrs. Alfred Eichman, of Manitowoc, 
three brothers, Max, of Newton, Herman, of Cleveland and Otto of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 
five grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, the 
Rev. Norman Hoeflinger officiating. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. 

(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRIEDRICH BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Name: Bruikschen, Friedrich
D.: 9/12/1868   B.:
Reg. D.: 3/20/1870       sex: m/w
Age at death: 9 yrs. 5 mo. 4 da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. T. Grosshuesch, Newton
Spouse:
F.: Johannes Bruikschen
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 75


HERMAN E. BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #8

Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Bruckschen"
24 Mar 1969 (Monday)

Herman E. Bruckschen, 80, of Cleveland, died Saturday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Cleveland, with the Rev. Henry F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, 
Town of Centerville.
Mr. Bruckschen was born March 21, 1889, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Henry 
and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. He married Emma Leiteritz Dec. 18, 1915, and the couple 
farmed at Centerville until moving to Cleveland in 1945. He was a member of St. John 
and St. Peter Lutheran Church. A brother, a sister and a granddaughter preceded him in 
death. 
Survivors include the wife; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 15 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund is being established in his name.

(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHANN HERMANN BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Name: Bruikschen, Johann Hermann
D.: 11/14/1868   B.:
Reg. D.: 3/20/1870        sex: m/w
Age at death: 2 yrs. 8 mo. 9 da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. T. Grosshuesch, Newton
Spouse:
F.: Johannes Bruikschen
M.: Anna Cathrina Bruikschen
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 76


MATHILDA (STOCK) BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Bruckschen"
22 Jun 1970 (Monday)

Mrs. Otto Bruckschen, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m . Thursday at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, 
Newton. The Rev. Norman Hoflinger will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Bruckschen, nee Mathilda Stock, was born July 30, 1886, in Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late Conrad and Sophie Stockmier (sic, should be Stockmeier) Stock. 
She attended school in the Town of Centerville. She was married to Otto Bruckschen 
Dec. 29, 1910, in Town of Centerville. After their marriage, they moved to Harbine, 
Neb., where they farmed for 13 years, returning to Wisconsin in 1924 and living on 
her homestead farm. They farmed there until retiring in 1943, then moving to Clover. 
Mrs. Bruckschen was a member of Salem Ebenezer United Church and an honorary member 
of the Ladies Aid. 
Survivors include her husband; a son, two daughters, three brothers, a sister; nine 
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon 
Thursday and then at church until the time of services.

(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


OTTO BRUCKSCHEN    cemetery #73

Sheboygan Press: "Obituaries: Otto Bruckschen"
30 Mar 1973 (Friday)

Otto Bruckschen, 86, a resident at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 29, 1887 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, a son of the 
late Henry and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. 
On Dec. 29, 1910 he married the former Mathilda Stock in the Town of Centerville.
After marriage the couple moved to Nebraska where they farmed until 1924. They 
returned to Centerville where they operated a farm until 1943 when a son took over. 
Mr. Bruckschen was later employed at the Stock Manufacturing Co., Newton, until his 
retirement in 1963. His wife died in 1970. 
He was a member of Salem Ebenezer and Reformed Church, Newton, a past church elder 
and a former member of the Town of Centerville School Board.
Survivors are two daughters, both of Manitowoc; a son of Newton; two sisters; a 
brother; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 
A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Salem Ebenezer and Reformed 
Church with the Rev. Norman Hoeflinger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. 
Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


SOPHIE BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Mrs. Bruckschen of Newton Passes Away Wednesday
Newton – Mrs. Sophie Bruckschen, age 83, passed away at noon on Wednesday 
at her home in Newton. She resided with her son, Max Bruckschen.
Mrs. Bruckschen was born in Newton on Jan. 22, 1860, and spent her entire 
life in that community.  On April 15, 1893, she was married as Miss Sophie 
Hochkammer to Henry Bruckschen.
During her life she was a very active member of the Ladies’ Aid of the 
Salem Ebenezer Reformed church in Newton.
Survivors are six children, one sister and 15 grandchildren, and five great-
grandchildren.  The children are: Otto and Herman of Centerville, Mrs. Hulda 
Wegner of Granton, Wis.; Mrs. Alfred Eichmann of Manitowoc, and Max and Erwin 
of Newton.  Miss Minnie Hochkammer, the surviving sister, resided with Mrs. 
Bruckschen at the home of her son, Max.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Max Bruckschen and 
at 2 o’clock at the Salem Ebenezer and Reformed church in Newton. The Rev. K. J. 
Stuebbe will officiate and burial will be made in the Newton cemetery.
Friends may view the body after 7 o’clock on Friday evening until the time of 
services.  The body will lie in state at the home.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, June 4, 1943 – P. 2


ELISABETH BRUDER   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: 
Death on Mon. after a long illness of Mrs. Bruder, wife of 
John Mathias Bruder, of Town Line Road. The deceased, who 
reached the age of 56 yrs. succumbed to lung disease. She 
is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. Burial will 
take place today in Francis Creek.


JOHANN MATHIAS BRUDER    Cemetery #38

Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc,  Monday, March 8, 1915
DEATH CLAIMS JOHN M. BRUDER, IRON BRIGADE VETERAN AND RESIDENT OF COUNTY
FOR 68 YEARS
Pioneer Settler of Kossuth Who Had Made Home in City 19 Years, Dies
After Illness of But Few Days
John M. Bruder, civil war veteran, who served with the famous Iron
Brigade of which the late Gen. E.S. Bragg was commander, and a resident
of Manitowoc county for sixty-eight years, died at his home, 928 South
Ninth street, early today, aged 80 years.  Mr. Bruder's death was due to
infirmities incident to age, and followed an illness of few days
duration which he was unable to combat.
A native of Germany, Mr. Bruder was born Nov. 23, 1834, and when 12
years old came to Manitowoc county with his parents, locating in the
town of Kossuth which was his home up to nineteen years ago when he
removed to the city.
During the war of the rebellion Mr. Bruder served with Company D, Sixth
Wisconsin, attached to the Iron Brigade and later re-enlisted and served
with Company C, 34th Wisconsin regiment.
Mr. Bruder was an active member of the G.A.R.  He is survived by six
children, two residents of this city, John Bruder and Mrs. Henry Grobe.
Other children are Nicolas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Hawes of Kossuth,
Mrs. Katie Schrimpf of Sheboygan, and Matthias of St. Louis.
The funeral of Mr. Bruder will be held Thursday morning from the home of
Mrs. Henry Grobe, 928 South Eleventh street, where his death occurred
and the body will be taken to Francis Creek for services at the church
there at 10 o'clock.


DOLORES R. BRUECHERT    cemetery #32



Dolores R. Bruechert, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Sunday, June 8, 2003 
at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with her family at her side, 
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Edward Stelter, with entombment to follow in 
Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Dolores was born Jan. 5, 1926, in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter of 
the late Joseph and Sybil (Koller) Levy. She attended schools in Kewaunee,
and was a 1944 graduate of Kewaunee High School. On June 14, 1947, she 
was married to Raymond Bruechert at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1986. Dolores was employed 
at Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed
gardening and always offered to lend a hand to help others in need.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; two sons; seven grand-
children; and six great-grandchildren. She is further survived by four 
sisters; two brothers and three sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death 
by two brothers: Arden and Merlin Levy.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 
5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the 
church until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 2003


EMIL BRUECHERT     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 July 1902:
Death Fri. of 21-yr. old Emil Bruechert of consumption, 
with which he has suffered for a long time. The deceased 
is survived by his mother and 7 sisters. The funeral was
conducted Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.


FERN G. BRUECHERT     cemetery #33

Fern G. Bruechert, age 87, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday
morning, April 30, 2005 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Fern was born April 12, 1918, in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late Joseph and Sybil (Koller) Levy. She was educated in the 
Kewaunee School District, and was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. 
On Oct. 8, 1938, she married Harold Bruechert in Two Rivers, and he 
preceded her in death on April 8, 1990. Following her marriage, Fern 
worked for the Hamilton family for a number of years, and also for 
Sauve's Grocery Store. She later worked at Machut's Supper Club for 
several years until her retirement. She was a member of the Two Rivers
Senior Center, and in her spare time enjoyed gardening, canning, 
knitting and crocheting, and in her younger days enjoyed playing 
golf.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; three grandsons; 
six great grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters;
two brothers and three sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 
two sisters: Dolores Bruechert and Hazel Paquette; two brothers: Merlin 
and Arden Levy; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Otto and Lillian
(Landt) Bruechert; and seven brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
after 12 o'clock on Wednesday until the time of service at 1 p.m.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, or the Two Rivers 
Senior Center.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Bruechert 
family with funeral arrangements.
The Bruechert family extends their most heartfelt Thanks to the many dear 
people who have comforted and cared for our mother over the years.
Special "Thank You" to the entire staffs of Aurora Medical Center, North 
Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, and the Aurora VNA Hospice and 
Homecare staff for the excellent care and compassion extended to Mom.
Also, many thanks to Drs. Robert GahI, and Kenneth Katz, plus the many 
doctors who may have been on call and cared for Mother through her many 
crises. Your kindness will always be remembered by our family!
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 2005


LILLIAN H. BRUECHERT     cemetery #89C

Funeral Card:
In Loving Memory of
Lillian Bruechert
March 16, 1895
November 15, 1983

Deja & Martin, Two Rivers, Wisconsin


OTTO E. BRUECHERT   cemetery #89C

Otto E. Bruechert, age 67, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday evening,
July 23, 1995.
Upon his request, there will be a private service for the immediate family 
only. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Otto was born January 16, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Otto E. and 
Lillian Landt Bruechert. He attended schools in Two Rivers, and was a 
graduate Of the Washington High School class of 1945. He then joined the 
United States Army Air Force and served his country from 1945 to 1948. On 
May 14, 1948, he married Mary Ann Brewer, at Macon, Ga. They resided in 
Two Rivers since 1948. Otto worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 33 
years. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, and will be remembered for his active involvement in local golf,
bowling and softball leagues.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons and one daughter-in-law; 
three daughters and sons-in-law; ten grandchildren; three sisters-in-law. 
Also surviving are many friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death 
by four brothers, Reinhold, Raymond, Harold and William.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Two Rivers Little 
League Baseball organization.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1995


WINIFRED L. BRUECHERT  cemetery #32

Winifred L. Bruechert, age 78, a resident of the Village Green West 
Apartments in Two Rivers, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at the Aurora 
Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2004, 
at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. 
Robert Johannes officiating with entombment in the Knollwood Mausoleum,
Highway 310 in Manitowoc.
Winifred was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Two Rivers, to late Fred and Lillian 
Mandel Vanderbusch and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a 
graduate of tbe Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with 
the class of 1943. She married William 0. Bruechert, and he preceded her 
in death in 1984. Winifred was employed at Paragon Electric for over 30
years. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in 
Mishicot. She enjoyed playing cards and camping at Cedar Valley for many 
years.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; three sons and daughters-
in-law. She is further survived by nine grandchildren, 11 great-grand-
children, four special great-grandchildren, and by her sisters-in-law, 
nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, David
LeClair; two brothers; two sisters, and by her sisters-in-law and 
brothers-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home, 344 S. State St., Mishicot. Visitation will continue 
after 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot,
until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established 
for St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Bruechert family would like to express a very special thank you to all 
of the caregivers at the Aurora Medical Center, for the special care, and 
concerns shown to Winifred and our family during her illness.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 2004


CARL BRUEMMER      cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1889:
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.


FRITZ BRUEMMER    cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897:
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.


JULIUS BRUEMMER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906:
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.
      *******
From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906: (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.
             ***********
From Der Nord Westen, 31, 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.


RUDOLPH BRUEMMER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880:
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.


RALPH BRUENING   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott. 09 Jan.)
Death Wed. last week of one of the 4-mo. old twin sons of 
Wm. Bruenig. The little body was taken to its last rest on 
Fri. in the local cemetery.


AUGUST BRUHN   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906: 
Death Sunday evening of Two Rivers resident August Bruhn. 
The deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1863. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoon.


AUGUST BRUNIG   cemetery #45

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889:
Death on Wed. of last week in Branch of August Brunig as a result of cancer in
the head. Sometime ago Mr. Brunig was lightly wounded by a piece of wood in
the face. A few days later he was working on his threshing machine and, best as one
can tell, poisonous spores got into the wound. The resulting infection was operated
on twice, but the patient was finally struck down. The 50 yr. old man was buried Fri.


JOSEPH BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909:
Death in St. Nazianz on Monday of 85-year old Joseph Brummeier(sic). 
The deceased was born in Germany and in 1866 came from there to 
St. Nazianz where he has since lived. He is survived by his sorrowing 
widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two 
years ago, and 5 children. The funeral was held yesterday.
(Note: If he was born in 1866 and died in 1909 as this obit says, he would
only be 43 yrs.)
              **********
Joseph (Jan. 2, 1825-April 5, 1909 –husband of 
Franciska nee Reuter [married Jan. 9, 1856 at St. Gregory] 
parents marked as "unknown" on death record –born Austria 
arrived in New York in Sept., 1852 –died from "softening of brains") 


JOSEPH C. BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21
 
Joseph Brunmeier, aged 82, died at the home of his son, Henry, 
who resides about two and one-half miles southwest of St. Nazianz, 
on Thursday morning at 11:45 o'clock.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the 
St. Gregory Catholic church at St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan 
Holzknecht (flaw, missing words) and burial was made at the adjoining 
church cemetery. The Holy Name society, of which the deceased was a 
member, attended the services in a body.
Mr. Brunmeier was born in Liberty township on December 17, 1857. 
November 5, 1884 he was married to Miss Margaret Wimmer, and the couple 
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last year.
Following their marriage, the couple located on the farm now occupied 
by their son Henry. In 1915 they moved to St. Nazianz, where for a number 
of years Mr. Brunmeier was janitor at the St. Gregory's church. Due to Mr. 
Brunmeier's death, he and his wife returned to their homestead farm to 
reside with their son in November 1939.
He is survived by the following: His widow; two adopted sons, Henry, on 
the homestead, and Anton, who lives in Seattle, Washington; two adopted 
daughters, Mrs. Edward Keller of Brillion, and Mrs. Peter Leschke of Osman; 
two brothers, Ernest of Cleveland and Frank of California; one sister, Mrs. 
Anton Kerscher of Manitowoc, and 13 grandchildren. 1940
             *************
Joseph C. (Dec. 17, 1857-Jan. 25, 1940 –husband of 
Margaret nee Wimmer [1866-1952] –married Nov. 4, 1884 at St. Gregory 
son of Joseph Brunmeier and Franciska Reuter-born Town of Liberty–farmer 
after his marriage in 1884, purchased a farm at what is now known as 
Five Corners in Eaton –operated this farm until 1915, when he sold it 
to his adopted son, Henry Brunmeier -having no children of their own, 
they adopted two boys and two girls–born Austria –died from "acute 
glomarulo nephritis, myocardial failure, gangrene of left leg and 
thrombosis")


KATHARINA BRUNMEIER   cemetery #22

Name: Brunnmayer, Catharina
D.: 8/31/1862   B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869        sex: f
Age at death: 3 1/2 yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz, Eaton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 11
************
(Daughter of Joseph Brunmeier and Franciska Reuter –born Town of Liberty)


ALICE J. BRUNNER   cemetery #63

Alice J. Brunner, age 95, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, March 18, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. 
The former Alice Franz was born July 24, 1911, in the town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Herman and Rose Bonfigt Franz. Alice was an 
accomplished artist that created beautiful oil paintings and greeting 
cards. 
Survivors include one sister, Gertrude Oswald of Manitowoc; two brothers 
and two sisters-in-law,  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roland Franz; and three 
sisters, Caroline Haag; Lucille Wilfert; and Emily Fricke. 
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at St. 
Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow, and burial 
of her cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mishicot at a later date. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of service at noon. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc are serving the family. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2007 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GEORGE BRUNNER, REV.         cemetery #26

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901:
After a long illness the Rev. George Brunner died Sat. in Appleton. The deceased
had been ill for about a year and a half, forcing him to give up his pastorate in Buchanan
and go live with his sister in Appleton. He was born in Bohemia and reached the age of
54. The funeral was held yesterday morning in Kellnersville where a brother and several
other relatives reside.26


JOHANNA BRUSKY     cemetery #89D

Johanna Brusky, age 89, of Two Rivers, died Thursday, August 21, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, 1997, 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien with burial to take 
place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Johanna was born November 8, 1907, in Holland, Netherlands, daughter 
of the late Peter and Christine Verhouden VanLaarhoven. On July 2, 1930, 
she married Louis Brusky in Coleman, Wis., and he preceded her in death 
January 4, 1989.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; two sisters and one
brother-in-law; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by 17 brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Monday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service at 10:30.
A memorial has been established in her name. 
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1997


ELISABETH BRUSS   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: (From the correspondent in Brillion, 19 Jan.)
Death on Fri. of the 65 yr. widow, Mrs. Elisabeth Bruss. She was buried 
Mon. in Kiel alongside her late husband.


HEINRICH W. BRUSS   cemetery #17

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: 
34-yr. old H. Bruss died in Cooperstown Fri. from consumption. 
He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was Monday.


HENRY BRUSS   cemetery #84

Henry Bruss of Reedsville Dies at Home Sunday
Brillion - Henry Bruss, aged 79, of Reedsville, formerly a resident of Brillion, 
where he conducted a livery stable, died at his home at Reedsville at 10 o'clock 
Sunday morning.
Mr. Bruss was born in the town of Rhine in Sheboygan county on April 14, 1864.  
He made his home at Brillion and later conducted a livery stable in this city.  
Still later in his life he engaged in farming.  Seven years ago he moved to 
Reedsville to make his home.
Survivors are three brothers, August of Unity, Wis.; Phillip of Kenosha and John 
of Manitowoc and three sisters, Mrs. Ernestina Beyer of Calumet Harbor, Mrs. 
August Parman of Racine and Mrs. Godfrey Struck of Lamartine.  A brother, Charles 
of Brillion, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the J. Shimon 
Funeral home at Reedsville with the Rev. W. J. Abe, pastor of the Evangelical 
church officiating.  Burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery at Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 12, 1943 - P. 8


IRENE LAURA BRYLSKI   cemetery #89D

Irene Laura (Socha) Brylski, age 75, of Manitowoc, died on Sunday evening, 
Dec. 18, 2005, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Irene was born on a farm in Krakow, in Shawano county on Nov. 19, 1930, 
daughter of the late Stephen and Sophie Socha Marzelski. Irene attended
Northwestern Grade School in Shawano county. Then graduated from Pulaski 
High School, Pulaski. Irene enrolled and graduated as a Nursing Assistant 
in 1968 from the Two Rivers Vocational School. In 1952 Irene married 
Norbert F. Brylski at St. Casimer Church in Krakow. She was employed by 
many different companies including the Pulaski Shoe Factory and the Pulaski
Glove Factory. Irene was also a nursing assistant with the Two Rivers 
Community Hospital and Hamilton Nursing Home for a total of 24 years.
Survivors include her children; her grandchildren; one brother and 
sister-in-law; and one sister. Irene is further survived by three sisters-
in-law; one brother-in-law; a special friend and niece; and other nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Irene was also preceded in death by, one son-in-law: Marc Justmann, five 
brothers: Robert, Julius, Max, Alex, and Edmond Socha; two sisters: Agnes
Matczak, Gertrude Karcz.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of 
procession to church at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at the Klein
& Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at
St. Peter the Fisherman Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Cremation will have
taken place with the burial of the cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Irene enjoyed many different activities including, art, drawing, painting, 
chalk, polka dancing and music, playing the accordion, nature walks, 
gardening and reading mystery books. Most important of all was going to 
church, God, His angels and saints, her children and grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 20, 2005