[ J ] OBITUARIES
CATHERINE JACKL cemetery #9 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1902: Death from consumption in Menominee, Michigan, on 01 Mar. of Mrs. Joseph Jackel nee Katie Grundheber. She was born in Centerville and reached the age of 30 yrs. 1 mo. 8 days. She leaves her husband, an employee in the brewery of Leiser & Henes, and 2 children, the youngest being 14 days old. Her body was taken to Centerville, where her sorrowing mother and stepfather reside, and was buried there Monday.
RUTH L. MCAFEE JACKSON Cemetery #41 Newspaper Announcement; 1991 Ruth L. Jackson Ruth L. Jackson, 89, formerly of Valders, passed away Saturday morning, February 16, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Rev. John Conrad will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born November 5, 1901, at Joliet, Ill., daughter of the late James McAfee and Ada Warrick McAfee. She married T. Abel Jackson, in 1927, at Chicago. She and her husband resided in Chicago until 1962 when they moved to Valders. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Clarks Mills, and the Church Marion Council. Survivors include a nephew, a cousin, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Christainson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 10 am Tuesday until the time of services. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CARL JACOB cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899: Death Wed. last week in Town Newton of resident Carl Jacob at the age of 69 yrs. 8 mos. 14 days of a heart attack. The funeral took place Sun.
LINDA JACOB cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1896: Death Thurs. of the 10 yr. old daughter of 5th Ward resident Bernhard Jacobs, of a brain inflammation. Burial was Sun. in the city cemetery. ********** [Linda Jacobs/bur. 12-19-1896/age 8 yrs./cause: menigitis]
ALBERT JACOBI cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death last week in Town Centerville of Albert Jacobi, eldest son of Fred Jacobi, after a long illness. The funeral was Sat.
FRANZ JACOBI cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Death in Centerville on 24 Dec. from dropsy of 51-yr. old Frank Jacobi. He leaves his sorrowing father, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was Saturday.
FRITZ JACOBI cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906: Death Saturday of 55-year old Fred Jacobi who lives near Village Centerville. The cause of death was a curious one. Mr. jacobi had an abscess for some time which he tried to open on Saturday. In the process he fell ill, lockjaw set in and he died a few hours later. Mr. Jacobi was an elderly, well-thought of resident of Town Centerville. He leaves a widow and several children.
JOHANN G. JACOBI cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death during the night of 21 Feb. in Centerville from a lung illness, of Johann Gottlob Jacobi on the farm of his son Fritz. He was born 04 Aug. 1822 in the Kingdom of Saxony, came to America in 1852 and first settled on a farm in Town Wilson, Sheboygan County. In 1863 he moved to Town Centerville where he remained until his death. His wife predeceased him in 1890, and of their 7 children, 3 are still living, namely, Fritz and Richard in Town Centerville, and Emma, who is married and living in Iowa. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The deceased was an upstanding citizen of Town Centerville and during the war served with the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The funeral was held 25 Feb. at the Kassa Church cemetery.
WALTER HERBERT JACOBI cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 21 July) Death Sat. noon of 2-yr. old Walter Jakobi, a son of our town father Mr. Fritz Jakobi, of convulsions. The funeral took place Tues. morning at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Town Centerville, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
AUGUSTA (GUSTIE) JACOBOSKY cemetery #89D Augusta (Gustie) Jacobosky, age 94, formerly of Two Rivers, currently residing at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, March 22, 1998, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William G. O’Brien with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The former Augusta Steiner was born October 29, 1903, in Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Brey Steiner. She attended school in the town of Kodan, Kewaunee County. On July 27, 1927, she married Hilmore F. Jacobosky, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Algoma. Gustie was employed at the Crescent Woolen Mills in Two Rivers for a number of years, and at the Two Rivers Hospital where she worked in the laundry department. She was later employed with the Two Rivers Public School Lunch Program until her retirement. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and the Two Rivers Senior Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilmore on December 29, 1995; an infant daughter; two brothers, Anton and Leonard Steiner. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 5 p.m. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1998
HILMORE JACOBOSKY cemetery #89D Hilmore Jacobosky, age 90, of Two Rivers, now residing at St. Mary’s Home, died Friday morning, December 29, 1995, at St. Mary’s Home. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born May 11, 1905, at Algoma, son of the late John and Anna Weber Jacobosky. He attended Algoma Schools graduating with the class of 1923. On July 27, 1927, he married Augusta Steiner at Immaculate Conception Church, Algoma. Hilmore was employed for many years at Hamilton Manufacturing Company until his retirement in 1970. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, the Men of Holy Redeemer, where he was a Mass server for many years. Hilmore enjoyed gardening and yard work around his house and the neighborhood and also enjoyed many hours fishing. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, one brother, Evan Jacobosky, and one sister, Leah Ullman. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 4 p.m. on Tuesday until the time of service at 6 p.m. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date
NANCY JACOBS cemetery #33 Funeral card: In memory of MRS. NANCY JACOBS Born in Algoma, Wisconsin September 13, 1939 Passed away in Manitowoc, Wisconsin July 4, 1978 Services 1:30 P.M. Friday, July 7, 1978 Our Savior Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Harmon Krause, Officiating Place of Interment Knollwood Memorial Gardens Town of Kossuth, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL INC. FUNERAL HOME Two Rivers, Wisconsin
META JACOBSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1904: Death Mon. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Marie Jacobson(sic) at the home of her son here, Christoph Jacobson. The deceased, who was born in Schleswig-Holstein, came to America with her late husband in 1873. The family settled in Chicago at first, but later moved to Manitowoc. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
RUTH T. JACQUETTE cemetery #89D Ruth T. Jacquette, age 82, of Two Rivers, died Monday morning, Oct. 11, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Ruth was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Miller) Tegge. Ruth attended St. John’s Lutheran School where she graduated and was confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She attended Washington High School, Two Rivers, and graduated with the class of 1939. On Oct. 23, 1942, she married her loving husband, William J. Jacquette at Jefferson Army Chapel, St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1992. Ruth was a lifelong member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a former member of the church choir. She was employed with the Lighthouse Inn, Two Rivers, as head housekeeper since its establishment until her retirement in 1999. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Ruth was also preceded in death by a beloved son: Donald in 1997; a son-in-law: Arnold in 1994; a brother and sister-in-law: Earl and Louise Tegge; and a great-grandson: Avery Phelan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. The visitation will continue Thursday morning at the funeral home from 9 until 10:30 a.m., at which time the family will proceed to the church. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Loving friends, her family meant everything to her. They were the love of her life as she leaves them behind. She leaves her love as well until they are reunited. Love always, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother Walk in peace with God, He will guide your steps, Think of me when upsets come in your life, I will know and I will be there watching over you as thru life you won’t see me but you will feel my presence with you. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Arndt and Pastor Scherbarth and also the staff at Aurora Medical Center, especially the nurses in ICU. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 12, 2004
ALBERT F. JAECKEL cemetery #89D Albert F. Jaeckel, age 87, of Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, December 11, 1993, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born May 31, 1906, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Herman and Mary Giefer Jaeckel. He married Esther Swada, May 29, 1934, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Albert operated a dairy farm with his twin brother Arthur and in later years they owned and operated a trucking and excavating business in Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a grandson, Claude LeClair and a great grandson, Kurt White, four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. TONIGHT where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. (Herald Times Reporter, no date)
FRED JAECKEL Cemetery 89A (Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Ferdinand Jaeckel, was one of 9 children; 8 lived to adulthood. His youngest brothers were twins, born in 1906.
HERMAN JAECKEL Cemetery 89A Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page/obit from the Two Rivers Newspaper Jaeckel Herman Jaeckel, 89, one of Two Rivers' earliest dairy operators, died suddenly at 9 p.m. Sunday on the farm home, Route 1, Two Rivers, just north of Two Rivers. He had been in fair health. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born in Germany in 1862, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel. When he was 16 he immigrated to this country with the family, which settled in Milwaukee. A year later the family came to the town of Two Rivers where a farm was established. When a young man Mr. Jaeckel entered the dairy business in conjunction with his farm and operated a milk route into Two Rivers for many years. Sixty-five years ago he married Mary Giefer in Milwaukee, the couple moving to the farm shortly after. She preceded him in death 25 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Albert and Arthur Jaeckel of the town of Two Rivers, and Herman of Two Rivers. There are 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until time of services.
CARL WILHELM FRIEDRICH JAEGER cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 2 October 1880) Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Jaeger was born January 14, 1856, confirmed May 2, 1869. Died at the age of 24 years, 8 months and 16 days.
FRIEDRICH W.J. JAEGER cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 03 Mar.) Death last Wed., 26 Feb., of 42 yr. old Fritz Jaeger, in his brother’s home. The unmarried man is also survived by his father and several sisters. The young man died of gastric trouble. Burial was Sun. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery.
FRIEDRICKA JAEGER cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 17 December 1888...edited) Friederike Jaeger born Kroning died Friday morning, December 14, at seven o'clock. She was born January 26, 1800, in the old country, and baptized and confirmed in the same place. In 1823 she married Johann Jaeger, and emigrated to America with him in 1863. Their union produced nine children, of whom five are still alive. Three are still in Germany, and two are here. Her husband died some ten years ago now, and is buried in our cemetery. She lived with her children by turns, and concluded her life living with her son Friedrich. She gradually lost her eyesight and hearing and spent the last few years living with her children. She reached age of 88 years, 10 months, and 18 days, the greatest age yet in our congregation. May her body rest in peace.
HUGO JAEGER cemetery #8 DROWNS AT CEDAR LAKE Cedar Lake was the scene of a drowning accident last Sunday, which caused the death of Hugo Jaeger, 25 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger of the town of Centerville. The young man, in company with his father, and mother, brothers and sisters and three other families from the town of Centerville had come to Cedar Lake in the morning to spend the entire day at a family gathering. According to information at the lake, Jaeger had been in swimming for about three hours in the morning and again went swimming immediately after eating a hearty dinner. He, in company with his brother, Clarence, had been in the water but a short time when he was heard calling for help. He soon disappeared after nearly taking his brother, who sought to rescue him, to the lake bottom with him. He was taken from the water within a few minutes by parties who dove for him. Resuscitation efforts by the Boy Scouts, Dr. Belinski of Manitowoc, and Dr. Knauf of Kiel failed to revive him. The brothers were swimming from a raft close to the shore, but where the water reaches quite a depth. Hundreds of people were at or about the lake at the time of the accident. The young man was 25 years of age on March 9, 1926 being born in the town of Centerville in 1901. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Adelheit at home and three brothers, Walter at Milwaukee and Paul and Clarence at home. For two years he had attended the University of Wisconsin where he was taking a course in agriculture. Funeral services will be held at the late home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and at St. John’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. Ph. Sprengling will officiate and burial will be make in what is known as the Kassa Cemetery.
JOHANN GOTTLIEB JAEGER cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 31 July 1878...edited) Johann Gottlieb Jaeger was born March 8, 1797, in Maldewin in the old country. He was baptized and later confirmed there. In 1823 he married Friederike Kroening. Several of his children emigrated to America, and in 1863, he left his work as shepherd and also came to America. He had suffered from an abdominal complaint, and on Monday evening about six o'clock, he passed away. He is survived by his wife and eight living children, three are here and the rest are still in Germany. He was 81 years, 2 months and 21 days.
************* Name: Jaeger, John Gottlieb D.: 7/29/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/2/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 81 Yrs. 4 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kieher Spouse: Friedericke Kroening F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.270
JOHANNA JAEGER cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 22 December 1890...edited) Johanna Jaeger born Luedtke died on December 19. She was born October 30, 1832, in Stargoth near Regenwalde, also baptized and confirmed and there. Her parents, now deceased, were Johann and Marie Luedtke. In February 1854 she married Friedrich Jaeger and the same year, in the month of March, the emigrated to America. After a few months in Milwaukee, they came here to settle. She was survived by her husband and four children, two sons-in law, two brothers and a sister. Eight of her children preceded her in death. She reached the age of 58 years, 1 month, 19 days. May she rest in peace.
********** From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1890: Death of 58 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Jaeger on Fri. of last week in Cooperstown after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and 4 grown children – 3 daughters and 1 son. The burial took place Mon.
JUSTINE JAEGER cemetery #8 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death 07 Apr. in Town Centerville of Mrs. Justine Jaeger nee Luecke, wife of Herman Jaeger, of stomach cancer. She was born in Town Centerville in 1858 and reached the age of 41 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days. She married her surviving husband in 1882, and in addition to him leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Kassa Cemetery.
MRS. FRIEDRICH JAEGER cemetery #X From Der Nord Westen 25 Dec. 1890 Death of 58 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Jaeger on Fri. of last week in Cooperstown after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and 4 grown children - 3 daughters and 1 son. The burial took place Mon.
THERESIA O. JAEGER cemetery #17 (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 May 1888) Therese Bertha Ottilie Jaeger died on Friday, May 18. She was born on April 10, 1878. She was 10 years, 1 month and 8 days.
LOUISE JAEHNIG cemetery #14 From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1904: Death late Fri. night of Mrs. Ernst Joehing(sic) in Centerville while still in mourning over the death of her 10-yr. old daughter. She leaves her husband and 4 children. Burial was Tuesday.
RUDOLPH H. JAEHNIG cemetery #44 Rudolph H. Jaehnig, 91, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday, May 29, 1991, at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born December 17, 1899, in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, son of the late Ernest and Louise Hauenstein Jaehnig. He attended school at Centerville and was a self employed cheese maker in the town of Two Rivers for many years. He married the former Erna Baryenbruch on August 14, 1920, at Newtonburg, Wis. She preceded him in death April 24, 1985. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. (Herald Times Reporter, no date)
XAVIER FRED JAGER, JR. cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1899: Death on Tues. morning of 20-yr. old Fred Jager, son of Xaver Jager in Two Rivers following a two-year illness with consumption.
ADALIA JAGODENSKY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1908: Diphtheria took the life Tuesday of 6-year old Adele Jagodinski, daughter of South 17th Street resident, butcher W. Jagodinski. She is the 3rd child from that family to have died of the disease within the past two weeks.
HELEN JAGODENSKY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908: A 4-year old daughter of 17th Street resident here Michael Jagodenski, died Saturday of diphtheria and was buried next day.
LUCZYJA JAGODZINSKA cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: Death Monday of Mrs. Lucy Jagodinski of a heart attack at the home of her son, Joseph Jagodinski. She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters.
PAWEL JAGODZINSKY cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905: The second twin of 18th St. resident F. Jagodzinski, who was 17 mos. old, died Sun. morning and was buried Tues. morning from the Polish Church. The first of these twins died about 3 wks. ago.
POITER JAGODZINSKY cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1905: A child about 6-mos. of age of 13th St. resident here Frank Jagodzinski died Fri. morning of a pulmonary disease. The funeral was Sunday.
TOMAS JAGODZINSKY cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 05 Jan. 1905: Death Fri. of South 19th St. resident Thomas Jagodzinski, a long-time resident of Manitowoc, at age 81. He leaves a widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. from the Polish Church.
KATARAYNA JAHN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death here Sun., from old age debility, of 80-yr. old Mrs. Theodor Jahn, a longtime resident of our city. The deceased, who is survived by 2 daughters, came to Manitowoc more than 50 yrs. ago and has lived here ever since. The funeral took place yesterday.
THEODORE JAHN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1878: Death last Mon. of Theodor Jahn, an old settler who 14 days ago lost the little finger of the right hand in an accident, but did not act until it was too late to do anything. He was buried yesterday and leaves a wife and 3 children. (I was assured by the Civil War Roundtable that this is the Civil War veteran. He died June 5, 1878))
FRANZ FERDINAND AUG. JAHNKE cemetery #44 Name: Janhnke(sic), Franz Ferdinand Aug. D.: 3/2/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: M Age at Death: 1 Yr. 5 Mo. 1 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. City Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.182 ************ (Franz Ferdinand Aug. Jahnke/d. 2 Mar. 1875/age 1 yr. 5 mo. 1 da./ St. John's United Church of Christ) ************ [bur. 03-03-1875] [Note: Burial register has buried the child of Carl Jahnke. He is buried on the Carl Jahnke lot.]
JOHN JAHNKE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1894: Death on Sun. in Two Rivers of Mr. John Jahnke of consumption. He was born 18 June 1827 in Hasseldorf, Prussia, and came to America in 1870 directly to Two Rivers where he has lived ever since and has enjoyed great admiration. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
LAUDY JANDA Cemetery #66 sent in by researcher/see contributors page Janda Funeral Funeral services for Laudy Janda, 45, town of Mishicot farmer who was killed when his car was struck by a Chicago & North Western train at the Rockwood crossing Saturday morning will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church at Tisch Mills, the Rev. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Laudy Janda was born on the homestead farm upon which he resided in 1905, a son of Wenzel and Ann Wranovsky Janda. He lived on the farm his entire life. Surviving are his widow, the former Rose Fronk, his parents, who reside in Tisch Mills, a daughter and two sons, all at home, a sister, and two brothers. Friends may view the body at the farm home Monday evening, having been removed Monday afternoon from Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The rosary will be recited at the home at 8 o'clock Monday night. Mr. Janda was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary church for many years. Herald Times Reporter December 9, 1950
CHARLES A. JANDREY cemetery #44 Charles A. Jandrey, age 74, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, May 17, 2002 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center after a short battle with lung cancer and congestive heart failure. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Bruce Bitter and the Rev. Waldemar Loescher officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Charles was born Sept. 16, 1927 in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, to the late Charles and Minnie Wunrow Jandrey Sr. He was employed by various building contractors in Milwaukee and Manitowoc. Charles represented the Construction Laborers Union, Local 1067 as secretary/treasurer and business manager from 1965 to 1976. He then was promoted to field representative for the Laborers Local Union 1086 and held that position until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1988. He was married on May 6, 1951 at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife: three sons and one daughter-in-law: one daughter: two granddaughters, five brothers and sisters-in-law, two sisters. He is further survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also numerous nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters-in-law: Audrey (Krueger) Jandrey and Josephine (Behnke) Kraus; and three brothers-in-law: Willard Dickert, Howard Zahn and Roland Behnke. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. and then at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to First German Evangelical Church and School or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
JOHN JANECEK cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Sept. 1887: Death of John Janiceck on 07 Sept. in St. Marys Hospital. The deceased was 70 years old and a resident of Manitowoc for the past 40 years. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SOPHIA JANSEN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909: Recently Miss Sophie Jansen, daughter of Bernhard Jansen, had to undergo a cancer operation in Holy Family Hospital. Initially it appeared that the operation was a success, but the patient was so weakened that day by day the weakness increased until death stopped her suffering on Saturday. The deceased, who would have been 20 years old on Monday, is survived by her sorrowing parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Her funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface Church.
NORBERT 0. JANSKY cemetery #32 Norbert 0. Jansky, age 87, formerly of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at the Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310 in Manitowoc, with the Rev. Dave Hoffman officiating, with entombment in the mausoleum. Norbert was born Dec. 14, 1916 in Tisch Mills to the late Edward and Clara Shimek Jansky, and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked as an auto mechanic for the Bartz Motor Company for many years, and later became their shop foremen. He then worked for the Manitowoc Ship Building Company as a welder until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Mishicot-Tisch Mills Knights of Columbus Council #4807 and co-founded the Squeekers Sip Club in Tisch Mills, and served as its first president. He enjoyed flying as a hobby, working at the Manitowoc Airport, and was a member of the Civil Air Corps. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Jansky. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Knollwood Mausoleum, until the times service at 11 a.m. there will no Tuesday evening visitation. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the Jansky family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 26, 2004
PAUL J. JANSKY cemetery #44 "Mr. Paul J. Jansky, died Sunday morning May 27, 2001, at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Dave Hoffman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Paul was born May 31, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Frank Jansky and Mary Sladky Jansky. On Nov. 15, 1941, he married Estelle M. Zinski in Milwaukee. Paul graduated from Lincoln High school in 1932. He attended St. Mary's College in Winona, MN and Hohenschu College in St. Louis, MO, graduating as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. Paul worked in that profession for many years. He later associated with the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company and Whitehouse Milk Company in Manitowoc as a laboratory chemist and technician. Paul was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. Paul was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #710, Manitowoc. He was also a member of the YMCA. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Paul was preceded in death by one son, Richard, one daughter, Carol Jansky Wookey, one grandson Frank Wookey; two brothers, Lawrence Jansky and his wife Pauline Gretz Jansky; Rev Francis Jansky, S.J. Society of Jesus. Relatives and friends may greet the family at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Jansky Family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2001
EDWARD JANVEIRE cemetery #48 Name: Janviere, Eduard D.: 12/14/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 2/8/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 15 Mo. B.P.: Canada D.P.: Mtw. Rpds. Cem.: M. Rpds. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Noever Spouse: F.: Nicolaus Janviere M.: Coelestica Janviere Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.254
JOHN JARCHOW, SR. cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1900: Death Sun. of John Jarchow, Sr., of cancer. The deceased was almost 80 yrs. of age and had lived in our city for many years, enjoying great respect from everyone. His particular illness, which could only end in death, was faced by him with admirable stoicism. He leaves a widow and 5 children. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the direction of Pastor Machmueller.
HERMANN H. JARR cemetery #44 DIED In Milwaukee, on Tuesday the 22d inst. Capt. Hermann II Jarr, aged 43 years. Capt. Jarr has been a resident of this County some ten or twelve years, and during most of the time has sailed on the lakes. At the time of his death he was Captain and part owner of the Schooner Jane Louisia. At the close of navigation he laid up his vessel and remained in Milwaukee for the benefit of medical aid, for a disease from which he had suffered serious inconvenience during the greater part of the past year. The news of his death came very unexpectedly to his wife, who had no idea that a fatal termination was so near. He leaves but one child, a boy about ten years old, who was with him in Milwaukee. We have known Capt. Jarr a little over ten years. He was a hard-working, energetic man, who had, by carefulness, accumulated some property. Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1861 Jan 31
URSULA JARR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1893: Death on Mon. noon of Ursula Jarr in the home of her only son, John Jarr in Town Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased, who reached the age of 67 yrs. 6 mos., died of liver cancer. She was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria and came to Manitowoc County in 1846. Burial was this morning in (illegible) cemetery, alongside her husband who died in 186 (illegible).
ARTHUR JASCHOB cemetery #82 Arthur Jaschob, 74, former Kiel resident, died Sunday evening at a Syracuse, N.Y. hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Jaschob was born in Kiel Aug. 18, 1889, son of the late August and Bertha Jaschob. He has resided in the east for many years. Survivors are nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday. - Feb 3, 1964
AUGUST HERMAN JASCHOB cemetery #82 Aug. Jaschob Aged 74, Dies at Home Here End Comes After Illness of Two Years; Funeral is Saturday A resident of Kiel for 46 years, August Herman Jaschob, aged 74, passed away at his home here shortly before six o'clock Wednesday evening of last week. He had been ailing for the past two years. Mr. Jaschob was born in Pomerania, Germany, on April 16, 1857. He grew to manhood in Germany, and while still there he was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Pasch, on December 1, 1882. Three years later, in 1885, the couple left for America, coming directly to Kiel. On his arrival here he took employment with the Kiel Wooden Ware Company, remaining there for 18 years, after which he worked as the section crew for four years. he then entered the employ of the Kiel Furniture Company, working there until his recent illness caused him to give up. During his life here Mr. Jaschob always took an active part in civic affairs. He was one of the founders of the St. Peter Reformed, serving as elder for 18 years, and was a trustee of the cemetery board. He was also a charter member of the Kiel Fire Department, which organi- zation attended the funeral in a body and escorted the corpse to his last resting place, and was a member of the Kiel Krieger Verein, in which organization he served as secretary. He is servived by one brother, Herman, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Kanske of this city, and one sister Mrs. Johanna Paschelke of Pomerania, Germany. Three children survive: Mrs. Carl (Anna) Jaschob of here, Mrs. George (Mary) Quehl of Milwaukee, and Arthur of Appleton. There are a (word gone) grandchildren.
CARL H. JASCHOB SR. cemetery #82 Carl H. Jaschob Sr. Dies Following Heart Attack Carl H. Jaschob Sr., 76, retired furniture plant worker, died at his home early Monday morning, of a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating and burial was in the Kiel cemetery. Jaschob was born in Pommerania, Germany, February 4, 1879, the son of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Jaschob. He came to America with his parents in 1888, directly to Kiel. August 14, 1904, he married Anna Jaschob. She passed away in 1947. For 13 years he was employed by the Kiel Wooden Ware company and for 38 years by the Laun Furniture company. He retired eight years ago. Surviving are six sons, Harvey, Hubert, Calvin, Clarence and Carl jr. of Kiel, and Harold of New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Forbes of Kiel; three brothers, Frank and Otto of Kiel, and Herman of Marshfield, and 15 grandchildren. A daughter and two sons also preceded him in death. - June 16, 1955
CARL JASCHOB, SR. cemetery #82 The death of Carl Jaschob, 75, occurred at his home here Thursday evening, after he had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was born in Wusaken, Pommerania, Germany, October 3, 1852. In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Wilhelmina Grummisch, setting with his bride in Wittbeck, Germany. Here they made their home until in March, 1888, when they left for the United States. Upon their arrival here Mr. Jaschob was employed by the Kiel Woodenware Co., remaining until 1910, when he purchased a farm near Rockville. This farm he conducted until 1915, when he moved to Kiel and retired from active life. The couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January, 1925. Nine children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are Carl, Frank, and Otto, of Kiel, Paul of Millhome, and Herman of Suring, and Mrs. Robert Casper and Mrs. Werner Kanske of Kiel. Two sisters survive him, Mrs. Johanna Paschke of Stolp, Germany, and Mrs. Pauline Kanske of Kiel. Two surviving brothers are August and Herman of Kiel. Mr. Jaschob was a devoted member of the St. Peter Reformed church. Funeral services were held from the home Monday at 1:30, and from the St. Peters Refomed church at two o'clock, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. Otto Saewert performed the last rites. - 1928
EDGAR A. JASCHOB cemetery #82 Edgar Jaschob Passes Away After Illness Was Graduate of Local School; Services Held On Monday Following an illness of two years’ duration, Edgar H. A. Jaschob, 20, passed away on Friday at 1 p. m. The deceased; practically a lifelong resident of this city, was well-known and well—liked here. He was born Dec. 24, 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaschob. His mother, nee Mary Pasch, preceded him in death Oct. 5, 1916. He was both baptized and confirmed by the Rev. William Rech in the St. Peter Reformed church here. He attended the Kiel public school and the St. Peter Reformed Sunday school and was also a staunch and faithful member of the church. Following his public school education, he worked for several years for the Kiel Furniture Co. here, and one year at the Sheboygan Fruit Box Co. factory, which work he was forced to give up because of his ill health. Seven years ago he had enjoyed a six month vacation in California. Surviving him are his father; three brothers - Edwin of near Millhome, William of Kiel, and Alvin of Rio Vista, Calif., who visited three weeks this winter, returning Feb. 16; and four sisters - Mrs. Emil ( Emma ) Fischer of Sheboygan, Mrs. Calvin (Lorena) Arpke of Franklin, Mrs. Martin (Anita) Mahloch of near Kiel, and Mrs. Arvin (Vera) Semph of near Ada. The last sad rites were held here Monday afternoon, with services at 1:30 at the home of his father at 1032 North Seventh street, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. The local Redmen lodge, of which he was a member, attended the services in a body. Pallbearers were: Roy Duerwaechter, Leonard Kraft, Eldred Voland, Clarence Weiskopf, Alfred Greve and Harvey Boeselager. The Senior Choir rendered three songs - "Im Herrn Enschlumere," "Heimmatland," and "Endlicht Heim." March 3, 1932
EDWARD F. JASCHOB cemetery #84 Edward F. Jaschob, 83, R. 2, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died early today at home. Born on April 4, 1891 in Kiel, he was a son of the late Herman and Mary Pasch Jaschob. He attended Kiel Public School. A World War I veteran, he served with the U.S. Army from March, 1918, until May, 1919. On April 7, 1923 he married Norma Backhaus in the Town of Rhine. The couple lived in Kiel before moving to Schleswig in 1931. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel; Manitowoc Tribe 49, Improved Order of Redmen and the 24-Hour club of the lodge. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
HARVEY JASCHOB cemetery #82 Harvey Jaschob, 63, of 218 Fremont St. Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home Monday afternoon, the victim of an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 31, 1906, in Kiel, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jaschob. He attended Kiel elementary and high schools. Mr. Jaschob was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., retiring early in 1968. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Peter's UCC. Kiel, the church Brotherhood, a former consistory member, the church dartball team and a member of the American Legion post at Kiel. He was not married. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Peter's Church with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, untill 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church. - 1969
HERMAN JASCHOB cemetery #82 Herman Jaschob, 91, died Saturday evening at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Arpke, Franklin. He had been ill for more than a year. He was born Sept. 30, 1862, in Germany, and came to America at the age of 21. He married Miss Mary Pasch and together they operated a farm in the town of Rhine. In 1917 he moved to Kiel and for the past 11 years he lived with his daughter and son-in-law. Jaschob was the son of the late Ernst and Caroline Birr Jaschob. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emil (Emma) Fischer, Sheboygan; Mrs. Calvin (Lorena) Arpke, Franklin; Mrs. Martin (Anita) Mahloch, Kiel; three sons, Eddie of Millhome; William of Kiel; and Alvin of Sheboygan; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1916, a son Edgar in 1932, and a daughter, Mrs. Arwin Semph, in 1949. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Peter's Ev. and Reformed Church, Kiel, by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church until the time of services. - 1954
PAUL H. JASCHOB cemetery #82 Paul H. Jaschob, 72, of 2754 Calumet Dr., a retired Millhome flour mill operator, died late Monday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. Born Nov. 23, 1881, at Witbeck, Germany, he came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jaschob, in 1887, settling at Kiel, Wis. Mr. Jaschob worked at the Kiel Flour Mills until 1918 and at Appleton for two years before joining in partnership with Arwin Eickhoff in the operation of a flour mill at Millhome in 1920. Since his retirement in 1940, he had made his home in Sheboygan. On Sept. 24, 1907, he was married to Anna DeBuhr at New Holstein. Active in music circles in the Kiel area for many years, Mr. Jaschob was a former director of the Kiel Mannerchor and formerly directed the choirs of the Kiel Reformed Church and the Bethel Reformed Church at Ada. Survivors are his wife; a son, Gordon, Sheboygan; one daughter, Mrs. Milton Schneider, town of Meeme; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Kanske, Sheboygan, and four brothers, Carl, Frank and Otto, of Kiel, and Herman, of Marshfield, Wis. A son, Ermin, died June 4, 1911. Two sisters and a brother also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Reformed Church with the Rev. Clarence Koehler, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from Thursday noon until the hour of services.
RALPH L. JASCHOB cemetery #84 Ralph L. Jaschob, age 75 of Kiel, died Saturday morning, April 23, 1994, at his home. He was born May 17, 1918, in Kiel, Wis., son of the late Frank and Lena Strassburger Jaschob. He graduated from Kiel High School. He first married the former Margaret Spetta. She died in 1976. On June 14, 1980, he married the former Dorothy Goebel at St. Peter UCC, Kiel. He was employed at Briggs and Stratton Co. in Milwaukee until his retirement. He was a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He was a member of St. Peter UCC, Kiel and Kiel VFW Post 6707. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Tuesday at St. Peter UCC, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for St. Peter UCC. Meiselwltz Funeral Home Kiel, is assisting the family. (no newspaper or date named)
WALENTIN JAWORSKI cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: Death here Sunday of 56-year old Valentin Jaworski of a kidney disease. He leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters. His funeral will be held this morning.
JOSEPH J. JEANTY cemetery #83 Funeral services for Joseph J. Jeanty, 72, of 509 Tenth Street, Kiel, who died unexpectedly at his home last week Wednesday were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with a funeral Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Reverend Francis Kerscher, pastor, was celebrant of Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. He was born May 12, 1902 in the Town of Russell, a son of the late Victor and Mary Wieseckel Jeanty. Be attended St. Anna Catholic School at St. Anna. On May 1, 1923, he married Olive Nett at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. After marriage the couple lived in Kiel. His Wife died August 7, 1959. Mr. Jeanty was employed by Gilbert Gast, a mason contractor, He retired six years ago. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Temreck and three sons, Donald, Orville and Dale, all of Kiel; seven grandchildren and a great- grandchild, two brothers, Edward of Kiel and Norbert of Elkhart Lake. 8-1-1974
FRANK JEBAVY cemetery 89A from the newspaper, Monday, Feb. 17, 1958 Frank Jebavy, 85, longtime resident of Two Rivers, who had been living with a nephew, Joseph (can't read next line) the past six years, died Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health more than a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Jebavy was born Feb. 23, 1872, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and Agnes Jebavy. When he was a child the family brought him to this country, settling in Two Rivers. After a number of years of employment at the old Two Rivers Mann Brothers Pail Factory he worked until about 30 years ago at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank Chapek of Two Rivers, a brother, Anton, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home.
JOSEPH MARVIN “BUCKO” JEBAVY cemetery #89D Joseph M. “Bucko” Jebavy, age 82, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, March 28, 2003 at Winter Haven Hospital, in Winter Haven, Florida, after complications following recent surgery. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O’Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will he accorded by the American Legion & V F W Post of Two Rivers. Joe was born Nov. 24, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Robert & Regina Richard Jebavy. He attended St. Luke’s grade school, and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1939. He is a United States Army veteran, who served his country during WWII. On Jan. 26, 1946 he married Gertrude Menges at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Joe was employed at Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1986. After retirement, Joe & Gertie enjoyed spending the winter months at their residence in Winter Haven, FL, where he enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and volunteering many hours of community service. He was also a member of the American Legion of Winter Haven, FL. Locally, Joe was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, where he served as an usher, and lector. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council # 1957, VFW Post # 1248, and Hamilton’s Goodfellowship Club. He volunteered countless hours at the Washington House, the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, and Point Beach State Park. Joe enjoyed bowling, stamp collecting, watching T.V.. and was an avid Packer fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a son; Michael Jebavy, and one sister; Annabelle VanderBloomen. Relatives & friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, and after 9 am. on Wednesday until leaving for the church at 9:45 a.m. There will be a parish wake service held at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening to conclude the visitation, led by Fr. Bill. The Jebavy family would like to extend a very special Thank You to Joe’s cousin’s (omitted) who have been of great support to our entire family. Your continued love, support, great friendship, and your presence of being there for Gertie throughout a most difficult time, has been most comforting to us. You are indeed our guardian angels here on earth. (Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 2003)
ALEX JEKELFALUSY cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: A former resident of our city, 72-yr. old Alexander Jekelfalusy died Tues. at the home of his son in Milwaukee. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral will be held here Fri. at the city cemetery.
ALBERT JENS cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 July) Death Sat. of farmer Albert Jens. He will be buried in Mishicott, with Pastor Doehler presiding. He leaves a widow and 2 children. ****** From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 July) Death 11 July of Mr. Alb (obscured) Gens, age 38, of kidney problems. He had been married 3 yrs. ago with Alwine Guse, who survives him, along with 2 small children, as well as his father and two sisters. The funeral was held the following Sun. at the Saxenburg Cemetery.
CHARLES JENS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905: Death in Town Kossuth on Fri. of Carl Jens as a result of a stroke he suffered on Tues. Mr. Jens, who was 43, had worked for a long time in the Richard’s Machine Shop here before moving to Kossuth a few years ago. He leaves his widow and 3 children as well as his sorrowing mother. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the local Lutheran Church.
EVELYN K. JENS cemetery #44 Evelyn was an only child, born on August 6, 1897 in Cleveland (WI). When she was 16, she and her parents took an eight-month trip by train to the West Coast to visit friends and relatives. Later, Evelyn worked in the office at the Pauly Cheese Company. Evelyn married Elmer Jens. They had one son who lives in South Carolina; there are several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Evelyn enjoys playing bridge and sheepshead. She says: “I never smoked or drank, except for an occasional highball.” From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
FRIEDRICH JENS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907: Death Sunday following a long and difficult illness of 47-year old Friedrich Jens, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased, who for many years served as sexton for the local Lutheran Congregation School and Church, fell ill last Fall with typhus, which was aggravated by the onset of other illnesses, bringing the doctor to the conclusion that there was no hope. The deceased leaves a widow and 4 children. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1907: This issue has a “thank you” ad regarding the passing of husband and father signed by Mrs. Fritz Jens and children, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 22 May 1907.
JOHANN JENS cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Mar.) Death of 70 yr. old John Gents, an old settler in Town Mishicott. Burial was Saturday. (Note: The newspaper was often wrong on the age of the deceased) ************** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Mar.) Death on this town’s north side on the 25th of Feb., of John Gens, of kidney disease. He was 76 yrs. 1 mo. of age and came to America in the early 1850’s. His then wife died on the voyage, leaving him with a daughter, now Mrs. Hans England. He married a second time, but she soon died leaving him with 2 more children – son Albert, who died last summer, and a daughter who’s married and living in Two Rivers. He was a well thought of gentleman. He was buried Sun. before last in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
RUDOLPH JENS cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Sep.) Rudolph Jens, a 24-yr. old from here who has been serving as a missionary to the Apache Indians in Arizona for the past 3 yrs., has died there in an accident. The details are sketchy, but it seems he was thrown from a saddle horse. His body was shipped here and his funeral will probably be held Fri. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
ALAVA JENSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905: Following a 6-mo. illness Mrs. Ole Jenson here died Fri. at the age of 36 from complications of various illnesses. She is survived by her husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Monday. ******* [bur. 04-07-1905/cause: septic infection]
IDA LOUISE JENSEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902: Death Fri. following an illness of only a few days of Mrs. J.P. Jensen of bronchitis. The deceased was born in Norway in 1845 but has resided here for many years. She is survived by her husband and 9 children. The funeral was held Monday. ***** [cause: pneumonia]