PHOTOS FROM GLASS NEGATIVES

MATHEW/MATHIAS KLAUCK also KLAUK


Mathew Klauck

Marriage of Mathias Klauk and Magdalena Junk. Married likely in April of 
1887 but not date given on marriage record. Married at Holy Trinity, School 
Hill, Town of Meeme. Mathias Klauk was born in Mequon, Ozaukee County of 
John Klauk and Marie Bakes. He was a blacksmith.
Magdalena Junk was born in Freudenburg, Prussia of John Junk and Marie Stefani.
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Magdeline Klauk nee Junk (Sheb. v.27 p.108)
Nov. 1, 1861-March 21, 1925
Wife of Math. Klauk
Daughter of John Junk and Marie Stephani (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “uraemia –chronic paenchymeatur –nephritis”
Buried at S.S. Catholic Cemetery, City of Sheboygan
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Mathew Klauck (Sheb. v.46 p.201)
June 26, 1863-April 17, 1941
[Husband to Magdeline Junk and Amelia Conrady]
Son of John Klauk (born Saxon, Germany) and Marie Backus (born Germany)
Born Mequon, Ozaukee County –blacksmith at City Tool House
Died from “coronary embolism, 15 days –arteriosclerosis, 4 years, hypostatic pneumonia”
Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, City of Sheboygan
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Math. Klauck Rites Held
Mathew Klauck, aged 77, passed away Thursday morning at the St. Nicholas
hospital in Sheboygan nine days after the death of his wife. The deceased
was born in Mequon, on June 26, 1863, attended the district school and 
learned the blacksmith trade.
He married Magdalena Junk at School Hill. The couple made their home at
Louis Corners for eight years, moving to Hayton later. At both places
Mr. Klauck ran a blacksmith shop. In 1904 the family moved to Sheboygan,
where Mr. Klauck continued blacksmithing.
For the past year and a half he was employed at the city tool house as
blacksmith. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Peter Claver
church.
His first wife died on March 21, 1926, and in 1929 he married Mrs. Amelia
Jolin of Sheboygan. She died April 8. Two daughters and a son also preceded
him in death.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Hans Nelson; a son George, a stepson, John
Derler, all of Sheboygan; 12 granchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three
sisters and five brothers, namely, Frank and John of Sheboygan, Henry of 
Withee, Bernard of Milwaukee, Nicholas of Kiel, Mrs. Frank Grott of Cleveland,
Mrs. John Meinert and Mrs. Alvis Hein of Kiel.
Funeral services were held on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Ramm
Funeral Home, and at 9 o'clock at the St. Peter Claver church, with the Rev.
C.J. Hausner officiating. Burial was made in the Holy Cross cemetery.
The following from here attended the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. Nic.
Klauck, Mrs. Alvis Hein, Mrs. John Meinert, Sr., Mrs. Walter Balz, and 
Raymond and Isadore Klauck.
(1941 handwritten on the obit, no newspaper cited)
(Note: His marriage is listed in the marriages on this site as Mathias Klauk)
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From Sheboygan county marriage records:
Math. Klauck and Victoria Amelie Jolin nee Conrardy (Sheb. v.23 p.543)
Dec. 26, 1928
Math. Klauck
Son of John Klauck and Mary Backes
Born Wisconsin –resident City of Sheboygan –laborer 
Second marriage –age 65
First marriage to Magdalena Jung, who died March 21, 1925
First marriage April 26, 1887
Victoria Amelie Jolin
Daughter of Theo. Conrady and Marie Klein
Born Luxenburg, Europe
Second marriage –age 57
First marriage to Henry J. Jolin, who died Jan. 6, 1928
First marriage Aug. 8, 1908
Witnesses Theo. Conrady and Katherine Conrady
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Amelia Jolin Klauk nee Conrady (Sheb. v.46 p.197)
Jan. 5, 1871-April 7, 1941
Second wife of Mathias Klauk
Daughter of Mr. Conrady with mother unknown
Born Luxenburg, Germany
Died from “carcinoma of cerebro-spinal nervous system –metastasis of cancer 
   of breast –carcinoma”
Buried at Calvary Cemetery, City of Sheboygan

ANNA KLEIN


Anna Klein

HENRY KLEIN


Henry Klein

ANNA (DIETRICH) KLEIN


Anna (Dietrich) Klein

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Henry Klein and Anna Dietrich (v.5 p.340)
Married Feb. 11, 1887 in Catholic ceremony, Kiel
Henry Klein
Son of Joseph Klein and Katherine Ewald
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer 
Anna Dietrich
Daughter of William Dietrich and Katherine Wagner
Born Town of Meeme
Witnesses John Grippes, Philip Menne, Sizzie Hertel and Katie Dietrich
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German newpaper obituary, Kiel, August 24, 1915
A week ago Thursday, Henry Klein died of thyroid consumption. He reached the
age of 53 years, 4 months and 8 days. Mr. Klein, who was a life long resident of
the area, was well known. He was born on April 5, 1862 in the town of Rhine and
was raised there. In 1887, Anna Dietrich and Mr. Klein were married. She was
born in the town of Meeme. They settle on a farm in that Town.
He came to Kiel where he managed a furniture store, but moved onto a farm in
New Holstein. After two years, he returned to Kiel where he took a job with the
Standard Oil Co., which he kept until April of this year, when his health forced
him to resign his position.
Surviving are his wife; two children, John W. and Mamie; two sisters and a
brother.
The funeral took place Monday morning at Saints Peter & Paul Church with Rev.
Kolbe officiating.
The Kiel’s Choir sang hymns. The fire department and the E.F.U. acted as
pallbearers. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
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From death record:
Klein, Henry
April 5, 1863-Aug. 12, 1915
Son of John Klein, with mother unknown
Born Germany
Standard oil agent
Died from “acute pulmonary tuberculosis”
Buried at St. Peter and Paul, Kiel
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Mrs. Anna Klein, widow of Henry Klein, died Sunday evening at the
home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Faust, town
of Meeme, after a five-months illness. Mrs. Klein, who was 76 years
of age, formerly resided in the city of Kiel.
Mrs. Klein, nee Anna Dietrich, was born January 18, 1868 in the 
town of Meeme, and was married on March 8, 1887 to Mr. Klein of the
town of Rhine. They resided on a farm in the town of Meeme a number
of years, and for 44 years lived in Kiel. For the past five years
she has made her home with her daughter. Mr. Klein preceded her in
death 29 years ago.
Survivors are the daughter and 11 grandchildren, and one brother,
William Dietrich, Meeme. She was a member of the Christian Mothers
Alter society of the Kiel Catholic church. The rosary will be recited
by the society in the church Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral has been scheduled for Wednesday morning, 9 o'clock from
the Meiselwitz funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Peter and St.
Paul church, the Rev. F.X. Kheil officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral parlors after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 7, 1944  p.2
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Mrs. Anna Klein Is Called To Rest In Town Meeme
Kiel-Mrs. Anna Klein, 76, widow of the late Henry Klein, and former
resident of this community, passed away Sunday evening at the home
of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Faust, town of
Meeme, Manitowoc county, after a lingering illness.
The deceased was born Anna Dietrich, on Jan. 18, 1868, and on March
6, 1887, was united in marriage with Henry Klein, town of Rhine.
Following their marriage the couple moved to a farm in the town of
Meeme, and then moved to Kiel where they lived for 44 years. Five
years ago, Mrs. Klein moved to the town of Meeme where she made her
home with her daughter.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Faust; 11 grandchildren;
one great grandchild and one brother, William Dietrich, town of
Meeme. Her husband preceded her in death 29 years ago, and one son,
John passed away in 1937.
Mrs. Klein was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of Ss.
Peter and Paul church, Kiel. Members of the society will recite the
rosary at the church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz
Funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at the church. The Rev. F.X. Kheil
will officiate and burial will be in the family lot in the church
cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from
Tuesday afternoon until the time of services.
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SS Peter and Paul Cemetery
Klein Henry  1863-1915
Klein Anna   1868-1944
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From death record:
Anna Klein nee Dietrich
Jan. 18, 1868-Aug. 6, 1944
Wife of Henry Klein
Daughter of William Dietrich (born Germany) and Katherine Wagner (born Meeme)
Born Town of Meeme
Died from “myocardial ? –senility –diabetes”
Buried at St. Peter and Paul, Kiel