WILLIAM D. BITTER It is with profound sorrow that the family of William D.B Bitter, age 62, of rural Cleveland, announce his passing, surrounded by his loving family, after his courageous struggle with Melanoma for two and a half years, on Saturday October 20, 2012. He was born in Sheboygan on November 22, 1949, a son of the late Milton and LaVerne (Hasche) Bitter. Bill attended school in Howards Grove, and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1967, later attending Lakeshore Technical College. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Schaetzer on December 4, 1971. Bill started his agriculture career in sales with Ralston Purina. Bill and Barbara purchased a farm in 1972 where the couple farmed and raised hogs until 1985. He continued working with the Country Visions Cooperative as a chemical applicator until retiring in October 2011. A retired member of the Haven Firefighters, he was also a 4H leader with the Herman Cheerios. In his younger years, Bill was a founding member and tuba player with the Polka Kings. He enjoyed listening to classical music, watching old Western movies, and raising poultry and peafowl. He enjoyed history in general and was a Civil War and World War II buff. Bill's family fondly remembers his creative inventions as something that "only Dad could think of". Bill had a huge and generous heart. He was a loving man who adored his wife, children and their spouses, and his six grandchildren. Surviving Bill is his loving wife Barbara; three daughters, Sara (Mark) Weber of Madison, Jessica Bitter (Husband Matthew Russart) of Town Mosel and Rebecca (Matthew) Gartman of Town Wilson; six grandchildren, Max, Sam, Sophie, Audrey, Henry and Holden. Also surviving are two brothers, Frederick (Kay) Bitter of Cleveland, Dennis Bitter of Cleveland; two sisters, Cindy Bitter of Cleveland and Jackie Filipiak of Town Wilson; his in-laws, Jeffrey (Celine) Schaetzer, Kevin (Debbie) Schaetzer; his nephew, Chad (Jessica) Schaetzer and his niece, Nicole (Travis) Ardell; his aunts and uncle, Melvin (Janet) Bitter, Evergene Bitter and Myra Luebke, step-brothers and step-sisters. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Wilma (Albrecht) Bitter, his brother-in-law, Michael Filipiak, uncles and aunts. A Funeral Service will be conducted for Bill on Thursday October 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Road. Reverend William Kesting will officiate, preceded by memorial honor ceremony conducted by the Haven Fire Department. Interment will follow at St. Wendel Cemetery in Cleveland. Friends may call on the family Wednesday October 24, 2012 at Westview from 4 until 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 until time of the service. Bill's family wishes to thank Dr. Matthews and his staff at Matthews Oncology, Dr. Dean Mancheski and his nurse. A memorial fund has been established to the Sheboygan County 4-H in the name of William D. Bitter. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com for online condolences. Sheboygan Press October 23, 2012
SALLY E. BURROWS Sally E. Burrows, age 47, of 15520 Pioneer Road, Newton, died Saturday afternoon, January 24, 1998, at the family residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gilbert Jacobs with burial to follow at st. Wendel Church Cemetery, Cleveland. She was born April 6, 1950, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Freeman and Helen Gegare Sr. Sally was a graduate of West High School, in Green Bay with the class of 1968. On January 21, 1972, she married Robert T. Burrows, Jr., in Appleton. The couple moved to their current residence in 1972. Sally was co-owner with her husband of B & B Metals, and was a member of St. Wendel Congregation. Survivors include her loving husband, Bobby, of Newton, her two loving sons, T. J. and Eric, both at home, her loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burrows Sr., rural Newton, her loving brothers, Jim Gegare, Manitowoc, Jerry Gegare and his wife Diane and family, Green Bay; her loving sister, Cora Gegare, Appleton, her loving brother-in-law, Ron Burrows Sr., rural Newton and his sons, Ron Jr. and Brian, and daughter, Brenda, and granddaughter, Ashly, very special friends, Teddy and Barb Kuper, Roma Morella, Terry Burrows, Father Earl Brouchoud, Bob and Milly McGinnis, and all of their loyal employees and fellow business associates, Joe and Gerti Jagodinsky, Judy Schultz and sons, Joanie and Ray Wendt, the Bohne family, Davey and Sally and Staff from Nibby’s, Margie Meyer, Harry Mueller, Dan and Barb Forbes; the Reid family, the Reimer family, Brenda Pike and family; all her neighborhood friends in the township of Meeme; and friends and teachers of T.J. and Eric. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be held at 745 p.m. led by Rev. Gilbert Jacobs. Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 1030 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1998 P. 2
ROSE MARY L. BUSHMAN Rose Mary "Rosie" L. Bushman, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home. Rosie was born in Sheboygan to the late Edward and Lauretta (Gries) Schwinn. In 1948 she was united in marriage to Raymond P. Bushman, he preceded her in death on April 20, 1994. Along with Raymond, Rosie ran a dairy farm in rural Manitowoc Co. She later was the owner/operator of Bushman's Bar in Cleveland. Rosie then retired as a mail clerk in 1989 for Lakeshore Technical College. Rosie is a member of St. John Ev. Parish in Kohler. She was a volunteer at St. Nicholas Hospital, an avid traveler enjoying cruises, bus tours, and wintering in AZ for several years. Rosie is survived by her daughter Diane (Robert) Vanderheiden of De Pere, by grandchildren; Katie Vanderheiden of Appleton, Daniel (Christa) Vanderheiden of Little Chute, and David Vanderheiden of Green Bay, by great-grandchildren Skyler Vanderheiden and Dirk Vanderheiden, by siblings; Charles (Marie) Schwinn of Sheboygan, James (Julie) Schwinn of Sheboygan, Leonard Schwinn of Howards Grove, and Arlene Held of Kiel, by sisters-in-law Mildred Bogenschutz of Manitowoc, Lucille Strauss of Manitowoc, and Rose Bushman of Osman, and special friend Roger Mueller. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant son Daniel, her brother Gerald (Jola) Schwinn, sister-in-law Bergetta Schwinn, and brother-in law Terry Held, and by in-laws; Andrew (Mabel) Bushman, Arnold (Marcella) Holschbach, Steven (Rosalia) Wagner, Lincoln (Aurelia) Kohlbeck, Joseph (Lollie) Bushman, Richard Bogenschutz, Roland (Mary) LeCompte, Robert Bushman, Matthias (Julitta) Wagner, Odilo (Hattie) Bushman, Arnold (Margaret) Schill and infants Cecelia Bushman and Daniel Bushman.. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 600 Green Tree Rd. Kohler, with Rev. Dan Lasecki officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the CHURCH. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at Terrace Place and the St. Nicholas Hospice Team for all the care and support they gave Rosie and the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter September 1, 2015
MARIE ERDMANN (1886 - 1973) Funeral Mass for Mrs. Herman Erdman, 87, who died Friday in Milwaukee will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland with Father Thomas Peeters the celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, on March 17, 1886, daughter of the late Henry and Mathilda Rettelie Junk. Surviving are three daughtesr, Viola Bigeby, Anona Spranger and Ruth Lange, all of Milwaukee; a brother, Joseph F., Whitelaw and a sister, Rose Van de Loo, Sheboygan. She was preceded by a daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Sheboygan Press, Wis., - Monday, April 23, 1973 - page 4
JOHN P. FOX (d. 1985) John Paul Fox, 41, of Route 2, Cleveland, died Tuesday, March 26, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, preceded by family prayers at 8:30 a.m. at Stoltenberg Fuenral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Father Bernard Geimer will officiate and burial will be in St. Wendel Cemetery. Mr. Fox was born May 21, 1943, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Albert and Agnes Leonhard Fox. He attended St. Wendel School and graduated from St. Gregory High School. He was employed at Kohler Company and was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church. Survivors include two brothers, Francis of San Mateo, Calif., and Jerome of Route 1, Kiel, a sister, Marie Fox of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no visitation at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 1985 P. 3
OTTO C. FRANKE Death in Wabasha, Minnesota, last week of Otto Franke from typhoid fever, with burial in St. Wendel cemetery, Town Centerville, on 15 July. Otto was just 21 years old, the son of Alvin Franke who died in 1905, and whose mother Magdalena Franke spent the last 4 weeks at her son’s bedside. Der Nord Westen, Manitowoc, Wis., 22 July 1909
AGNES FOX Mrs. Albert (Agnes) Fox, 76, a Town of Centerville resident, died Thursday, September 10, at home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, celebrated by the Rev. Bernard Gebnerand burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fox, nee Agnes Leonard, was born June 30, 1905, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Backhaus Leonhard. She was married to Albert Fox Oct, 27, 1923, and resided in the town of Centerville. Mr. Fox died in 1962. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, where she served as organist many years and was a member of its Christian Mothers Society. She was also a member of Cleveland Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post ?074. Survivors include three sons, Francis of San Mateo, Calif., and Jerome and John of Cleveland; a daughter, Marie of Cleveland; two sisters, Sister Mary Therese of Longmont, Colo., and Sister Mary Albert of Milwaukee and four grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. There will be no visitation at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1981 P. 3 ******** (b. 30 Jun 1905/d. Sep 1981/SSDI)
ALBERT J. FOX Albert J. Fox, 59, of the Town of Centerville, died Wednesday evening at a Sheboygan hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. John Pawelski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born Oct. 17, 1903, in the Town of Mosil (sp), son of the late John and Lena Jost Fox. He married Agnes Leonhard Oct. 27, 1925, and the family farmed at the Town of Centerville. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at Kohler Co. and also at Lakeshore Canning Co., Cleveland. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of his church. Among survivors are his wife; three sons, Francis of San Mateo, Calif., and Jerome and John at home; a daughter, Miss Marie at home; three brothers, Arthur and Paul of Sheboygan and John with the United States Army in Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Zelle, Mrs. Helen Gerhartz and Mrs. Lester Fenn of Sheboygan and four grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel where the Rosary will recited at 7:30 by the Holy Name Society and at 8 by the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 18, 1962
ANNA FOX Aged Resident Of Town Mosel Dies After An Illness Mrs. Anna Fox, age 86, widow of the late John Fox and a longtime resident of the town of Mosel, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Reding, 1419 S. Eleventh street, following a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Germany. At the age of 13 she came to this country and for two years thereafter resided in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county. At the age of 18 she was united in marriage to John Fox, which union was blessed by seven children. One son and two duaghters preceded her in death. The survivors are one son, John Fox of the town of Centerville and three daughters, Mrs. Max Schurrer, Mrs.Frank Reding, both of the city of Sheboygan and Mrs. Peter Miller of the town of Centerville. Twenty-seven grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Christian Mothers' society. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at the home of her grandson, Arthur Fox, town of Mosel, at 8:30 o'clock and at the St. Wendel church, with requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. Fr. E. Schmit, at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in the family lot at the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Monday, December 2, 1929 P. 22
HELLENA FOX Funeral Rites For Mrs. Hellena Fox To Be Monday The funeral of the late Mrs. Hellena Fox, wife of John Fox, who died early Thursday morning at the family residence in the town of Mosel, will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Wendel's church with a solemn requiem mass. Rev. Father Schmidt will officiate and burial will be made in St. Wendel's cemetery. Mrs. Fox was born at Cleveland on November 23, 1881, a daughter of Fred Jost and was married to John Fox, who conducted a farm. Mrs. Fox was a home-loving woman, greatly devoted to her family and church. She was a member of St. Wendel's congregation and of St. Anna Sodality(sp). She was of a quiet disposition and many enjoyed her friendship. The survivors are the husband, four sons, Albert who is married and conducts a farm on Route 2, Cleveland; Arthur, Paul and john Jr. and t he Misses Florence, Helen, and Anna Fox, all at home. The Sheboygan Press, Friday, May 27, 1927, p. 3
JOHN FOX (d. 1919) Cleveland – Again death has called on of the old veterans of the Civil War away. On Friday, May 16th, John Fox died at the farm in the town of Mosel at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 15 days. The deceased was born at Orschholz, Circuit of Saarburg in the government of Trier, Germany. He came to America in the year 1851 and settled on a farm in the town of Mosel in 1864, which he sold to his son, John in 1902. He served during the Civil War six months as a Private in Co. I of the 11th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment until peace was declared. From the marriage with his wife, nee Maas, the following children survive him; Mrs. Max Schurer, Mrs. John Behrens, Mrs. F. Reading, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. Peter Miller and John Fox Jr. in the town of Mosel. One daughter, Mrs. Anna Maas and one son had preceded him in death. Other survivors are his brother N. Fox, 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Interment was on Monday May 19 in the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel, Rev. A. Roder officiating. Tri-County Record – May 22, 1919
JOHN FOX (d. 1940) John Fox Of Town Mosel Dies At Hospital Tuesday John Fox, 63, life long resident of the town of Mosel, now living at 1705 Sibley court, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital Tuesday at 10:55 p.m. after an illness of six weeks. Deceased was born in the town of Mosel on November 27, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, Sr. He attended St. Wendel school and on October 29, 1908, was married to Miss Helena Jost at St. Wendel church. Rev. Wolff performed the ceremony. This union was blessed with seven children, all of who survive. Mrs. Fox preceded him in death 13 years ago and one brother and three sisters also preceded him in death. Survivors are four sons and three daughters, Albert J. Fox of route 1, Cleveland, Arthur and Paul Fox of Sheboygan John at home, Mrs. Raymond Zelle of Sheboygan, Mrs. Delmar Gerhartz of Marytown and Miss Anna at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Miller of St. Wendel and Mrs. Christina Reding of Sheboygan. Mr. Fox was a faithful member of St. Dominic's church and a member of the Holy Name society of that church. He was a kind and loving father very much devoted to his home and family. For 17 years he was a trustee of St. Wendel's church and for two years served as supervisor in town of Mosel. He was employed at the Chicago and North Western Railroad company for 13 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Gerend funeral home and a 9 a.m., with a requiem mass at St. Dominic's church. Rev. George Knackert will officiate and interment will be made in the Fox lot in St. Wendel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gerend funeral home from Thursday at 3 p.m. until time of the services. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 27, 1940 p. 4
JOHN FOX (d. 1942) John Fox, 72, former county resident, died Saturday noon at the homestead farm in town of Herman, Sheboygan county, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Nennig funeral home, St. Wendel, and at 9:30 from the St. Wendel Catholic church, the Rev. Joseph Schnaefer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fox was born in the town of Centerville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fox. He attended the parochial schools and when a young man worked on his father's farm in Herman. He was a member of the St. Wendel Catholic church. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Strigel of Herman, Mrs. Otto Wieland of route 2, Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Schwartz of St. Nazianz; and several nieces and nephews. The body may be viewed after 7:30 tonight at the funeral home. The rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 7, 1942, p. 2
MARIE DOROTHY FOX Miss Marie Dorothy Fox, age 69, a former Village of Cleveland resident, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at her apartment in Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Private Family Rites will be held (TODAY) Wednesday, March , 1999, at St. Wendel Cemetery. Father Gilbert Jacobs will officiate with burial to follow. She was born January 24, 1930, in Cleveland, Wis., daughter of Albert and Agnes Leonhard Fox. She attended St. Wendel Catholic School. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church. She had worked for Leverenz Shoe Company in Sheboygan and Valders until retiring in 1990. Survivors include her brother, Jerome Fox, rural Kiel; two nephews and one niece, California. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Francis. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 3, 1999 P. A2
NICHOLAUS FOX JR. (d. 1899) Nicholas Fox Jr. Wisconsin, Death Records Name Nicholas Fox Jr. Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place Cedar Grove, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Residence Place Cedar Grove, Wis. Gender Male Age 31 Marital Status Single Race White Occupation Blacksmith Birth Date 21 Dec 1868 Birth Year (Estimated) 1868 Birthplace America Burial Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wis. Father's Name Nicholas Fox Sr. Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Mary Fox Mother's Birthplace Germany "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
NICKOLAUS P. FOX (d. 1929) Town Herman Resident Dies On Wednesday Nicholas Fox, aged 93, resident of the town of Herman for the past 58 years, died Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. after an illness of three months' duration. Deceased was born in Germany. He came to America at the age of 18 years, coming direct to Sheboygan county and establishing his permanent home in the town of Herman. He enlisted in the Civil war as a member of the First Wisconsin Regiment, Heavy Artillery, 22nd Army Corps, serving for four years during that conflict. He participated with the Army of the Potomac. He was one of the founders and first members of the St. Wendel's congregation at St. Wendel, with which congregation he had been an active member up to the time of his death. He leaves one son, John, who resides on the homestead and three daughters, Mrs. Otto Wieland of the town of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Schwartz of Timothy, Wis., and Mrs. John Striegel, who lives on the homestead. Nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. In 1865, he was married to Miss Marie Maas, who preceded him in death 29 years ago. A son, Nicholas, Jr., also preceded him in death 30 years ago. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the family residence and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Wendel's church with requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. Fr. E. Schmit. Burial will be at the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, May 23, 1929
LORI MAUREEN FREIS Lori Maureen Freis, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar (Wally) Fries, Rt. 1 Newton, died Thursday afternoon following a short illness as she was being brought to Holy Family Hospital by ambulance. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and a 10 a.m. a Mass of the Angels will be offered by the Rev. Jerome Watry at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The child was born Aug. 28, 1960, the daughter of Waldemar and Helen Welch Freis. She was a fourth grade student at Meeme Elementary School and belonged to the junior Girl Scout troop at Cleveland. Survivors omitted for privacy. Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening, where at 8 o'clock the Rosary will be recited. Memorials may be made to St. Wendel Church.
GEORGE A. FRITSCH George A. Fritsch, 83, of 730 Westview St., Cleveland, died Monday, April 12, at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Bernard Geimer will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Fritsch was born Jan. 30, 1899, at Greenleaf, son of the late Charles and Mary Moser Fritsch. He married Johanna Verhasselt June 10, 1930. The couple resided at Greenleaf where they were engaged in farming. They moved to Cleveland in 1955. Mr. Fritsch was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Survivors include his wife, Johanna; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Helen) Stechmesser of Kiel, and Mrs. Francis (Elaine) Orth of Cleveland; two brothers, William Fritsch of Greenleaf, and Charles Fritsch of Appleton; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Liebergen of DePere, Mrs. Betty Gerrits of Greenleaf, Mrs. Norbert (Rose) Kleiner of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Clyde (Agnes) Jeffers of Danville, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. There will be no visitation at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1982 P. 3 ******** (30 January 1899/April 1982/SSDI)
JOHANNA M. FRITSCH Mrs. Johanna Fritsch, 79, of Cleveland, died Monday, January 13, 1986 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since last Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, preceded by family rites at 10 am from Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Concelebrants for the Mass will be Father Geimer and Father Marx. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Fritsch was born August 1, 1906 at Phlox, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina VanGrinsven Verhasselt. She married George A. Fritsch on June 10, 1930. The couple resided at Greenleaf, engaging in farming. The couple moved to Cleveland in 1955 and he preceded her in death in April of 1982. Mrs. Fritsch was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland and the Christian Women Society. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Helen) Stechmesser of Kiel and Mrs. Francis (Elaine) Orth of Cleveland; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a half-brother, Frank Verhasselt of Antigo and a half-sister, Mrs. Alegunda Ebben of Kaukauna. She was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters, three half-brothers and four half-sisters. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 pm Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Jan. 14, 1986 - page 3 ******** (1 August 1906/January 1986/SSDI)
ARLEEN L. GAHAGAN Arleen L. Gahagan, a resident of Willowdale Nursing Home and formerly of Kiel went home to her Lord on Wednesday May 25, 2011. She was born on January 19, 1925 in Rhine Center, daughter of the late William and Hattie (Platz) Neils. Arleen attended Dewey School in Rhine Center and graduated from Elkhart Lake High School, Class of 1943. On August 5, 1944 she married Hugh Gahagan at St. George Catholic Church in Elkhart Lake. They resided in Plymouth, Elkhart Lake, Cleveland and Kiel throughout their 43 years together. They especially enjoyed going up to the cottage together during the summer and fall seasons. Huey preceded her in death on December 27, 1987. Arleen retired from Tecumseh Products in New Holstein after working there for 21 years. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel where she belonged to the Christian Women. She was also a Gold Star Mother with the Cleveland VFW. A better Packer fan than Arleen could never be found. She wouldn't even answer the phone during a game for fear of missing a great play. Before her illness the highlight of her day was going to breakfast with her many "coffee friends" and volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul in Kiel and the Kiwanis Food Stand at Road America. She also enjoyed playing cards and going to the casinos with her many friends. Each and every one of them was treasured. Her world famous German Potato Salad will be missed at future family get-togethers. She is survived by her 3 children: Sandra (Richard) Entringer of Valders (Pigeon Lake), Charles (Diane) Gahagan of Cleveland, David (Janet) Gahagan of Cato. Her 4 grandchildren: Jessica (Eric) Leikip of Sheboygan Falls, Marcy (Jeff) Davies of Oostburg, Eric Entringer of Janesville, Nicole (Brian Leonard) Gahagan of Milwaukee. Her 6 great grandchildren: Ethan and Ava Leikip, Noah, Paityn and Leeah Davies and baby boy Leonard due in July. She is further survived by her beloved brothers and sisters: Milan Neils, Jerome Neils both of Kiel, Gladys Mueller of Louis Corners, Elwood (Joyce) Neils and William (Theresa) Neils of Elkhart Lake, Lois Brault of Eldorado. Her sisters-in-law: Mutzie Neils of Kiel, Helen Kestell of Plymouth, Rose Lob of Little Rock Arkansas. Brothers-in-law: Howard Nauth of Brookfield, and Stanley Kohlmann of Milwaukee. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hugh, her son James, her brother Warren, her sister Ruth Arpke, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Dale Brault, Milton Mueller, Beatrice Neils, Henry Arpke, Patrick, Gerald, Henry and Leo Gahagan, Rita & Norman Platz, Florence Nauth, Melroy Kestell, Lenore Kohlmann and Oran Gahagan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, Saturday May 28, 2011 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Loren Nys SDS and parish director Joe Zenk officiating. Friends may call at the church from 8:30am until 10:15am when we will have brief family rites. Private burial will take place at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery in Cleveland. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Arleen's family would like to extend a special Thank You to all the dedicated nurses and staff at Willowdale Nursing Home, the Calumet County Hospice and St. Nicholas Hospital for their wonderful care of Arleen during her frequent stays. A very special Thank You to Dr. Michael Johnson and the staff at the Dialysis Center for their care and compassion. Online Obituary.
HUGH A. GAHAGAN Hugh A. Gahagan, 67, 1036 Fifth St., Kiel, died Sunday evening, Dec. 27, 1987 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton shortly after being admitted. He was born June 15, 1920 in the town of Mitchell, son of the late Harry and Mamie Murphy Gahagan. On Aug. 5, 1944, he married Arleen Neils at St. George Catholic Church in Elkhart lake. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Japan. He was employed at Auto and Truck Salvage in Green Bay. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles of Cleveland and David of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Sandra) Entringer of rural Howards Grove; four grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Helen Kestell of rural Waldo, Mrs. Norman (Rita) Platz of rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Howard (Florence) Nauth of Brookfield, Mrs. Stanley (Lenore) Kohlmann of Brookfield, and Rose Pfiefer of Clearwater, Florida. He was preceded in death by one son, James, and six brothers. Funeral Mass was Wednesday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel with bishop Arnold Cotey, assistant to the pastor, officiating. Burial was at St. Wendel’s Cemetery, Cleveland. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, took care of arrangements. Chilton Times Journal – December 31, 1987
JAMES GAHAGAN Sgt. James Gahagan Killed In Viet War CLEVELAND -- Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. High Gahagan, Cleveland, who had been in Vietnam since November, was killed in combat Friday. The Defense Department notified his parents Saturday that the sergeant was missing in action and on Sunday word came that his body had been found. He is the first serviceman from the Cleveland area to die in Vietnam fighting. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 30, 1967, and a year later went overseas. He was a light weapons infantryman with Company A, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 16th Infantry, at Lai Khe, Vietnam. He was due for discharge soon and had made plans to continue his education. He was engaged to Miss Joyce Wieser of Plymouth. North High Graduate Sgt. Gahagan was born July 20, 1947 in Sheboygan. The family moved to Plymouth where he attended grades one through three, when they moved to Cleveland. He graduated from St. Wendel Catholic School, and North High School in 1965. He was a member of the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Association and competed in the sportsman class. Survivors omitted for privacy. The family said an officer stationed in Appleton was expected at their home later today and probably would be able to furnish more details of the sergeant's death. Arrangements for funeral services will be made when information is received on arrival of the body. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 20, 1969 p. 1 ********** Vietnam War Claims Lives of Two County Servicemen The war in Vietnam has claimed the lives of two Manitowoc County men and one man who had resided several years in the City of Manitowoc. The dead: 2nd Lt. Barry C. Kellenbenz, 23, of 1104 N. 12th St., Manitowoc; Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, of Cleveland; and Pfc Jeffrey David Rupp, 20, formerly of Manitowoc. (This part of article about Kellenbenz) Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gahagan of Cleveland were notified Sunday that their son, Sgt. James, 21, was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Defense notified Mr. and Mrs. Gahagan Saturday that their son was missing in action and word was received Sunday that the sergeant's body had been found. He is the first serviceman from the Cleveland area to die during the Vietnam Conflict. Born in Sheboygan Sgt. Gahagan was born July 20, 1947, at Sheboygan, son of Hugh and Arlene Neils Gahagan. The family moved to Plymouth and later to Cleveland where he attended St. Wendel Catholic School. He was graduated in 1965 from North High School, Sheboygan, and was employed at Tecumseh Products co., New Holestein, before entering service, Nov. 30, 1965. Sgt. Gahagan was sent to Vietnam in November of 1968 and was stationed with Company A First Battalion, Mechanized 16th Infantry at Lai Ahe, Vietnam. he was due for discharge soon and had made plans to continue his education. He was a member of the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Assn. Survivors omitted for privacy. Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. (Rest of article about Rupp) Manitowoc Herald, Times, Tuesday, January 21, 1969 ********** Gahagan Funeral Funeral services for Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gahagan of Cleveland, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel and at 10 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Jerome Watry will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Sergeant Gahagan was killed Jan. 17 during combat in Vietnam. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8974 of Cleveland will conduct memorial rites at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and the parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 24, 1969 p. 9
OTTO GAUKEL Death in Cleveland on Sun. afternoon of Mr. Otto Gaukel at the age of 41. He was born 16 Nov. 1853 in Württemberg and came to America with his parents at the age of 11. He served 21 yrs. as a schoolteacher, first in Washington Co. at Peter & Paul, and then 11 yrs. at St. Wendel. For the last 2 yrs. he worked at Cleveland House here. He is survived by his widow and 5 daughters. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and was insured for $2,000. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 a.m. Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1895 ******** Otto Gaukel Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Otto Gaukel Gender Male Wife Genefeva Son Otto Gaukel Name Otto Gaukel Gender Male Burial Place St. Wendel Death Date 06 Jan 1895 Death Place Cleveland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 42 Birth Date 1853 Birthplace Germany Occupation Saloon Keeper Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Rosa Moser Father's Name Otto Gaukel Mother's Name Genefeva "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
KATHARINA GEREND Katherine Gerend Wisconsin, Death Records Name Katherine Gerend Event Type Death Event Date 1880 Event Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 46 Marital Status Married Race white Birth Date 26 Mar 1834 Birth Year (Estimated) 1834 Birthplace Germany Burial Place town of Centerville Spouse's Name Nicolaus Gerend "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Katharine Gerend Wisconsin Death Index Name Katharine Gerend Event Type Death Event Date 23 Mar 1880 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0310 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
WILHELM GERKEN (GERCKEN) The Circuit Court adjourned on Monday. The Grand Jury found a bill of indictment aginst Geo. Egloff and Gustoff Eichoff for the murder of Wilhelm Gercken. As the parties were not ready for trial, Judge Howe appointed a special term for November, when this case will be tried. A horrible and fiendish murder has been committed, but how far the accused are implicated is yet to be determined. Circumstances strongly point to them as perpetrators, but a legal investigation may develope [sic] facts substantiating their innocence, at which none would rejoice more than ourselves. Manitouwoc [old spelling] County Herald, Thursday October 6, 1851, 2nd page Column 6, under Local Items (This is the only Gerken/Gercken I have in the cems. year matches)
JOHN GRETZ John F. Gretz Funeral Rites Are Held Wednesday Afternoon Cleveland, Wis. -- Funeral services for John F. Gretz, former postmaster for this village, who passed away last Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee after an illness of long duration, were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Nennig Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic church with a solemn requiem mass. The Rev. Fr. J. C. Schaefer, past of St. Wendel, was celebrant; the Rev. Fr. Henry Letz of Manitowoc was deacon, and the Rev. Fr. Edward Wagner of Osman was sub-deacon. After mass, father Schaefer gave an impressive sermon the text of which was "The Transfiguration of Our Lord on the Mountain." The large number of people who attended the services indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his many friends and acquaintances. There were numerous floral tributes including offerings from the Green Bay Stages, Kiel Bottling Works, Cleveland fire department, Plumb Nelson company of Manitowoc, Lakeside Pepsi-Cola company of Sheboygan, Calumet Brewing company of Chilton, and Newton, Hika and Haven postmasters. Interment was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Edwin Wagner, Clarence and Fred Nennig, Frank Hoffman, Jr., Paul Gretz and Stanley Ladwig; all nephews of the deceased. The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, March 6, 1941, p. 4 ********** Former Postmaster John F. Gretz Dies Sunday Evening Cleveland -- (Special) -- John F. Gretz, retired Cleveland postmaster and owner of the popular Tourist Inn on Highway 141, died at St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee Sunday noon after a lingering illness. He was 55 years old. Mr. Gretz was born Feb. 3, 1886, in the town of Newton, a son of Thomas and Pauline Sepak Gretz. After his graduation from high school, he was employed at Schuette's Department store in Manitowoc for many years. He was married on June 1, 1911 to Theckla Hoffman of St. Wendel, and since his marriage had operated a general store, ballroom, and tavern a the site known as Tourist Inn. In 1914, he was appointed postmaster of Cleveland, and served until 1922. He was re-appointed and confirmed as postmaster on Aug. 21, 1933, and was again confirmed Jan. 10, 1940. Shortly after his last confirmation as postmaster, he retired due to ill health, and his son, Thomas, was recommended by C. E. Broughton, democratic national committeeman, to succeed him as postmaster. He has since served in that capacity. He was a faithful member of St. Wendel's Catholic congregation, of the Holy Name society, and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife, six children, Marie, Monica, Richard, Catherine, Thomas and Gerald all at home; five sisters, Mrs. Ed Ladwig and Mrs. Walter Schuette of Manitowoc, Mrs. Paul Jankowski, Mrs. Syl Kocewski and Miss Teresa of Milwaukee; and two brothers Stanley and Edward of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at the Peter Nennig Funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday, and at 9:30 at St. Wendel's Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. J. C. Schaefer will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home from 7 p.m. tonight until time of the services. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, March 3, 1941 p. 2
THECKLA GRETZ GRETZ FUNERAL Funeral services for Mrs. Theckla Gretz, 55, widow of John Gretz, former Cleveland postmaster, who died Saturday noon at the home in St. Wendel, will be held Wednesday. Following brief services at the Nennig funeral home in St. Wendel at 9:30 a.m. there will be a solemn requiem high mass at St. Wendel Catholic church, the Rev. Father Jos. Schaeffer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gretz, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman, was born in St. Wendel in 1889 and in 1911 was married to John Gretz. Mr. Gretz, operator of the Tourist Inn at St. Wendel and also postmaster for several years at Cleveland died in 1941. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Robert Thiel, Mrs. Milton Ewald in Italy but is en route home from Florida, and Pvt. Gerald of Ft. Meyer, Fla., three brothers, Frank Hoffman of this city, Norbert of Milwaukee, John of Sheboygan Falls; four sisters, Mrs. Ernst Welke and Clara of Milwaukee, Mrs. Mark Schenkgard of Washington state and Mrs. Henry Nennig of Cleveland. The body may be viewed at the Nennig funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 18, 1945 p. 2 ******** The marriage of Miss Tecla Hoffman of Centerville and John Gretz this city, will be celebrated at St.Wendel, June 1. The bride is a sister of Frank Hoffman of the Liindstedt Co. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 29, 1911 - page 2
MYRON W. GRIEPENTROG Mr. Myron (Mike) Griepentrog, age 77, a resident of 1030 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, July 10, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a courageous struggle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 1996, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Olson will officiate. It was Mr. Griepentrog’s request to be cremated and to have his cremains buried in St. Wendel Parish Cemetery, Cleveland, Wis. Mike was born August 21, 1918, in Spender, Wis., son of the late Ferdinand and Mathilda Borchardt Gripentrog. On July 8, 1967, he married LaVerne Klecker Grott, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He served in the Armed Forces from 1940 to1946. He worked in Manitowoc as a car salesman from 1951 until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Travelers Protective Association, serving on its board of directors for 34 years. Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 1996 P. A2 ******** (21 August 1918/10 July 1996/SSDI)
ELAINE GROTT Elaine M. Grott, 74, formerly of New Holstein, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2005 at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary, Wis., where she resided the past nine years. She was the former Elaine Witte, born Oct. 19, 1930 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Leona Klaubauf Witte. Elaine was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. On Aug. 28, 1954 she married Francis Grott at St. AndrewÆs Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Elaine was employed at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein for a number of years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Elaine enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and growing African Violets in her garden. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Francis, seven children, Mary (Steve) Cameron, Scott and Jennifer of LaQuinta, Calif., Ann (Marv) Mueller and children, Nickolas, Nathan, Kathryn, Angela, Anthony, Ellen, Thomas, Gregory and Luke of Cleveland, James (Kay) Grott and children, Kellen and Kayle of St. Anna, Kathy (Dr. Thomas) Brandt and children, Carly, Leslie and Sophie of rural Chilton, Emily (Marc) Martin and children, Zachary (Bri), Elizabeth, Amanda & Gabrielle of Plover, Wi., Jack (Kelly) Grott and children, Elaina, Meghan, Hannah and Abigail of Mt. Prospect, Ill., and Bob Grott of rural Elkhart Lake. She is further survived by one brother, Melvin (Ricki) Witte, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and other relatives and friends. The funeral mass for Elaine will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein with the Rev. Frank Weber officiating. Burial will take place in St. Wendel Cemetery in Cleveland. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. ElaineÆs family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers at Villa Loretto Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to her the past nine years and to her very close friends who extended their love and concern . Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
EMILY GROTT Mrs. Emily Grott, 64, wife of Frank Grott of the village of Cleveland, passed away Sunday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Grott was born in Kiel on Nov. 4, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck, and attended parochial school there. She was married to Frank Grott of Oshkosh on Aug. 28, 1906, and the couple located in Kiel until 1933 when they moved to Cleveland where they operated a tavern. Survivors are her husband; four children, Sylvester of Sheboygan, Mrs. Harry Johannes of Hika, Francis of Silver City, N. M. and Eugene at home; four grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Meinert, Mrs. Margaret Hein and Frank Klauck of Kiel, Henry Klauck of Witte, Wis., and Bernard Klauck of Milwaukee. Her parents and nine brothers preceded her in death. Mrs. Grott was a member of St. Wendel's Catholic church and a member of St. Ann's society. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wendel's church with Father Joseph Schaefer, officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 7:30 o'clock this evening. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home and all members of St. Ann's society are urged to be present. - 1947 ********* Mrs. Frank Grott, aged 64, wife of a Cleveland tavernkeeper, and a former resident of this city, died Sunday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, following a brief illness. Mrs. Grott, nee Emily Klauck, was born in Kiel Nov. 4, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck. She was married to Frank Grott of Oshkosh on Aug. 28, 1906, and the couple located in Kiel until 1933 when they moved to Cleveland. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Sylvester of Sheboygan, Francis of Silver City, N. M., and Eugene at home; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Johannes of Hika; four granchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meinert and Mrs. Margaret Hein of Kiel and three brothers, Frank Klauck of Kiel, Henry Klauck of Witte, and Bernard Klauck of Milwaukee. Her parents and nine brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services took place this Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the Nennig Funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wendel's church, with Father Joseph Schaefer officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. 1947
EUGENE GROTT Cleveland Man Killed in Highway Crash Eugene Grott Killed Instantly When 2 Cars Collide Near Algoma Today Eugene Grott, 29, of Cleveland, Wis., was killed instantly in a head-on collision of two cars five miles north of Algoma at 1 a.m. today. Employed by the Reliance Construction Co., he was working in the vicinity of Algoma, and was returning to his job from his home in Cleveland at the time of the fatal accident. Born Nov. 27, 1923, at Kiel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grott, he attended St. Wendel Catholic School and graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan. He entered service on Jan. 28, 1943, and served as a radio-operator- mechanic with the air force. He received his honorable discharge on Feb. 23, 1946. Funeral Thursday On May 20, 1948, he was married to Laverne Kleckner of Hika, and she survives him together with two daughters, (private); his father, Frank Grott of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Johannes of Rock Island, Ill.; two brothers, Sylvester of Sheboygan and Francis of Cleveland [Wisconsin]. His mother passed away Nov. 9, 1947. Eugene, known to his many friends as "Hoody", was a member of St. Wendel's Church and the Holy Name Society of St. Wendel's parish. He was also a member of Sheboygan Elks Lodge No. 299, the American Legion, Cleveland Fire Department and the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, of which he was serving as secretary. He also was a former member of the Cleveland softball and hardball leagues. With Fred Lorier he organized the G. and L. Meisterbrau Distributing Co. for Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties, which is still operating under that name. For three years following his marriage, he operated the Grott Tavern at Cleveland, and for the past year and a half, he was employed by the Reliance Construction Co. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a. m. at the Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland, and at 9 a. m. at St. Wendel’s Church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society of St. Wendels parish will hold a vigil at the funeral chapel at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday. Sheboygan Press Monday, 28 July 1952 p.1
FRANCIS GROTT Francis R. Grott, age 83, formerly of New Holstein, died Thursday evening, Nov. 17, 2005, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home, Mt. Calvary, where he resided the past two and a half years. Francis was born Nov. 28, 1921, in Kiel, son of the late Frank and Emily Klauck Grott. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific Theatre. After graduating from Howards Grove High School, he attended the University of New Mexico and received a degree in education from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh. On Aug. 28, 1954, he married Elaine Witte at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Elaine preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2005. Francis taught school for several years in Howards Grove and retired from teaching at New Holstein High School in 1983. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Francis enjoyed golfing and watching all sports. Survivors include his seven children: Mary (Steve) Cameron and their children: Scott and Jennifer of LaQuinta, Calif.; Ann (Marv) Mueller and children: Nicholas, Nathan, Kathryn, Angela, Anthony, Ellen, Thomas, Gregory and Luke of Cleveland; James (Kay) Grott and children: Kellen and Kayle of St. Anna; Kathy (Dr. Thomas) Brandt and children: Carly, Leslie and Sophie of rural New Holstein; Emily (Marc) Martin and children: Zachary (Bri), Elizabeth, Amanda and Gabrielle of Plover; Jack (Kelly) Grott and children: Elaina, Meghan, Hannah and Abigail of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; and Bob Grott of rural Elkhart Lake. He is further survived by one sister: Agnes (Harry) Johannes of Illinois. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Eugene and Sylvester. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein, with the Rev. Harold Berryman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Wendel Cemetery, village of Cleveland. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, is in charge of arrangements. Francis's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers at Villa Loretto Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to him the past two and a half years, and to his very close friends who extended their love and concern.
FRANK T. GROTT Frank T. Grott, 83, former chief of police at Kiel and a tavern-keeper at Cleveland for 20 years, died Sunday at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was born Dec. 11, 1878, in Germany and at the age of 15 moved with his family to the United States, settling in Oshkosh. On Aug. 28, 1906, he was married to Emily Klauck. The couple lived in Kiel where Mr. Grott served as chief of police for 18 years. They moved to Cleveland in 1932 and he operated a tavern there for 20 years. Mrs. Grott died in 1947. For the past several years Mr. Grott lived with his son, Sylvester, in Sheboygan. Mr. Grott was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sheboygan, and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Wisconsin Chief of Police Association for 35 years. Surviving are two sons, Sylvester, Sheboygan, and Francis, New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Johannes, Rock Island, Ill, and 14 grandchildren. A son, a brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10 o’clock at St. Wendel’s Catholic Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Leo Ott, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The parish and Holy Name Society rsary will be recited at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening. June 3, 1962
HILARION HAESSLY A 2-year old little son of Wm. Haessly in Town Centerville died Monday last week of cholera. Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906 ******** Hielra Peter Haessly Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Hielra Peter Haessly Gender Male Birth Date 21 Jun 1904 Birthplace Clevland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Race White Father's Name Wm. A. Haessly Father's Birthplace Ashford, Fondulac Co., Wis. Mother's Name Gertrude Thomas Mother's Birthplace Addison, Washington, Wis. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** Hilary Peter Haessly birth: 21 June 1905 Cleveland, Wis. death: 10 September 1906 Cleveland, Wisconsin residence: 1906 Cleveland, Wis. father: William Haessly mother: Gertrude Thomas Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LUCILLE HAESSLY Celia Cathryn Haessly Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Celia Cathryn Haessly Gender Female Birth Date 21 Jun 1904 Birthplace Cleveland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Race White Father's Name Wm. A. Haessly Father's Birthplace Ashford, Fon-Du Lac Co., Wis. Mother's Name Gertrude Thomas Mother's Birthplace Addison, Washington Co., Wis. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** Celia Cathrin Hoessly [Lucille Haessly] birth: 21 June 1904 Cleveland, Wis. death: 25 June 1904 Cleveland, Wisconsin burial: Centerville, Man. Co., Wis. residence: 1904 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: William Hoessly mother: Gertreide Thomas Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Cecilia Catharina Haessly/child of William Haessly/d. 25 June 1904/age 4 da./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
BARBARA HANSEN Mr. (sp) Barbara Hansen, 64, a resident of the Town of Centerville, died suddenly Saturday evening of an apparent heart attached while en route to St. Nicholas Hospital. Born in Jericho, Wis. Feb. 3, 1897, she was the daughter of the late Frank Buechel and Mary E. Heimermann. She was married to Joseph Hansen on July 11, 1916. The couple settled on a farm in New Holstein before moving to another farm at R. 1, Cleveland. Mrs. Hansen was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, the parish's Christian Mother's Society and the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Cleveland branch. She was a Gold Star Mother, having lost a son in action in the South Pacific in 1943. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Marie) Stite, Sheboygan; eight sons, Harvey, Walter, Clarence and Merlin of Cleveland, Rodney of Sheboygan, Robert of Haven and Willard and LeRoy at home; four sisters; Mrs. Michael (Tillie) Schmitz, Marytown, Mrs. Lawrence (Emma) Hansen, R. 3. Chilton, Mrs. Fred (Catherine) Gruel, Fond du Lac, ad Mrs. Henry (Alma) Gruel of New Holstein, and 27 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a brother, two sisters and a grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels in Cleveland and a 10 a.m. at St. Wendel's Catholic Church, the Rev. Leo Ott, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot of the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels until the time of the service. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, August 7, 1961, p. 12
LESTER HANSEN Centerville Man Is Killed In New Guinea Cpl. Lester F. Hansen, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hansen of Town Centerville was killed in action on Dec 30 in the southwest Pacific area, New Guinea, according to the telegram received by the parents this morning from the war department. Cpl. Hansen was born April 8, 1919, at New Holstein, and received his elementary schooling at St. Wendel. He lived with his parents o the farm until April 20, 1941, when he left with the National Guard for Camp Livingston, La. Just a year later, on April 20, 1942, he went to Australia and in October he was transferred to New Guinea. He visited at his home a year ago last Christmas, spending a 16 day furlough there. Survivors are his parents; a sister and eight brothers all at home, Marie, Harvey, Walter, Clarence, Rodney, Merlin, Roger, Willard and LeRoy; his fiance Miss Valeria Schwartz of Town Meeme, to whom he became engaged when home on furlough a year ago. The Sheboygan Press, Friday, January 22, 1943, p. 1
JOSEFA HEIM From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: After an illness of only 5 days with pneumonia, Mrs. Josephine Heim died Palm Sunday in Town Centerville. The deceased, who was 45 yrs. 2 mos. 7 days of age, was born in Schweinfurth and came to New York in 1876 where she married Valentin Heim. From there the couple came to Centerville where they have lived ever since. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Heim is survived by a son and 7 daughters. The funeral was yesterday.
VALENTINE HEIM CENTERVILLE PIONEER DIES AT SHEBOYGAN Valentine Heim, 67, former resident of Centerville, passed away at his home in Sheboygan Sunday afternoon after a four weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the home, 1930 North 11th street there and at nine from the Holy Name church with interment at St. Wendell. The deceased was born in Germany in 1865 and coming to America at the age of 22 settled in the town of Centerville. For 35 years he operated a farm in the town and then removed to Sheboygan where he since resided. He served a term as town treasurer of Centerville, was a member of the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name society. His wife preceded him in death 23 years ago. One son George of Sheboygan, five daughters, Mrs. John Caspers, Valders, Mrs. Joseph Eberle, Kiel, Mrs. Anton Nemetz, Mrs. Frank Warner and Mrs. Alvin Zahner, all of Sheboygan, a brother, John Heim of Milwaukee, 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 25, 1932 p.2
ESTHER M. HERMANN Esther M. Hermann, 86, of Cleveland, current resident of Shady Lane, Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Esther was born April 26, 1928 in Port Washington to the late Edward and Anna (Kleckner) Biever. On November 27, 1948, she married Robert Hermann. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2008. She was employed by Cleveland Auto Sales as the secretary/treasurer. Esther enjoyed walking, fishing, watching sports and watching the wildlife in her backyard, traveling, reading, dancing, playing the accordion and especially spending time with her family. Esther is survived by four sons, Charles (JoAnn), James (Terri), Robert C. (Angela Blashka) and Todd (Shelby) Hermann; two daughters, Chris Hermann and Donna (John) Falcone; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Jesse) Jones, Robert Busscher and Tom (Stacy) and Austin Hermann; two great grandchildren, Hillary and Hailey Hermann; one sister, Clara (Jerry) Ott; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Lenz. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son-in-law, Ken Busscher, one brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Margaret) Biever, one sister and brother-in-law, Celia (Gilbert) Duarte, two sisters-in-law, Helen (Robert) Mueller and Lorraine (Earl) Eigenberger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (11928 Marken Road, Kiel) with the Rev. Patrick Nelson officiating. Friends may call on Friday at the church, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be at St. Wendel Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark L. Herring and his staff Kathy and Ann, the staff of Shady Lane 4th Floor for their exceptional care and Father Patrick Nelson for his prayers. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 8, 2014
ROBERT K. HERMANN Robert Karl Hermann, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1925, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Gottlieb and Viola (Kalk) Hermann. Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European and Pacific Theaters. On Nov. 27, 1948, Robert and Esther Biever were united in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Robert worked for his father at Cleveland Auto Sales & Salvage Incorporated, eventually becoming owner/operator of the business. During this time, he also worked for the Manitowoc County Traffic Department as a traffic officer, retiring in 1974. He retired as owner/operator of Cleveland Auto in 1997, but he was still active in the business until his time of death. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Las Vegas trips, playing cards, and especially spending time with his family. He was on the board of directors for The Travelers Protective Association of Sheboygan, a member of the VFW Cleveland Post 8974, past president of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Manitowoc County Traffic Officers Association, former trustee for the Village of Cleveland, and former supervisor in the town of Centerville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Robert was preceded in death by son-in-law: Kendall Busscher; sisters: Lorraine Eigenberger and Helen Mueller; brother-in-law: Robert Mueller; and sister-in-law: Margaret Biever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. The Rev. Michael Bigley will be the celebrant. Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, Highway 42 and JJ, Howards Grove, from 3 until 7 p.m., and at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30. Please visit zimmerfuneral home.com to send e-mail condolences. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Herring, Father Richard Klingheisen, and the entire staff in the Critical Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 19, 2008
ALBERT F. HERZOG Albert Herzog, 55, of 611 N. Water St., died Tuesday, November 27, 1990 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1935, a son of the late John and Theresa Kohn Herzog of Cleveland, Wis. He attended St. Wendel Parochial School. Albert is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Marie (Glenn) Engeldinger, Milwaukee; Betty Herzog, Waukesha and Mrs. Barbara (Lawrence) Kasuboski, Sturgis, MI. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Catherine Kernen. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 noon, Saturday, December 1, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, of which he was a member, by the pastor, Rev. William Effinger. The mass will be preceded by family rites at 11:30 a.m. at Habermann Funeral Home, 805 N. 6th St. Private burial will take place in St. Wendel Cemetery, Cleveland, WI. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. A parish vigil will be held there at 6 p.m., Friday. The Sheboygan Press Thursday, November 29, 1990 pg. 9
JOHN M. HERZOG The funeral Mass for John Herzog, 75, of 2214 Superior Ave., who died Thursday, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland. The Rev. John Theisen, pastor of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Sheboygan, will be the celebrant. The Mass will he preceded by family rites at 9:45 a.m. at the Gerend—Habermann Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Wendel cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today, where a parish vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Mr. Herzog was born May 10,1903, in Milwaukee, a son of Frank and Elizabeth Wick Herzog. On June 22, 1929, he married Theresa Kohn at George Catholic Church in Hika Bay. The couple lived in the Cleveland area until moving to Sheboygan six months ago. Mr. Herzog was employed at the Kohler Co. for 11 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club and the Holy Name Society of St. Wendel church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Albert of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Schanen of Milwaukee, Betty Herzog of Waukesha, and Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Kasuboski and Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) Kernen, both of Sheboygan; five grandchildren, and a brother, Peter, and a sister, Mrs. Christine Dienberg, both of Milwaukee. A brother and sister preceded him in death. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Herzog's name. The Sheboygan Press Friday, March 9, 1979 pg. 12
THERESA M. HERZOG Mrs. Theresa Herzog, 74, of 2214 Superior Ave., formerly of Cleveland, died early today at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. The former Theresa Kohn, she was born in Hika on Jan. 20, 1905, a daughter of Albert and Bertha Jackl Kohn. On June 22, 1929, she married John Herzog at St. George Catholic Church, Hika Bay. The couple made their home in Cleveland until July when they moved to Sheboygan. Mr. Herzog died March 8. She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and the St. Wendel Christian Women's Society of Cleveland. Surviving are a son, Albert of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Schanen of Milwaukee, Miss Betty Herzog of Waukesha, and Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Kasuboski and Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) Kernen, both of Sheboygan; five grandchildren; two brothers, Martin Kohn of Milwaukee and Albert Kohn of Cleveland, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Holsen of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The Rev. John Theisen, pastor of St. Dominic church, will celebrate a funeral Mass at 10:30 Saturday at St. Wendel church following family rites at 9:45 a.m. at the Gerend-Habermann Funeral Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. A parish and society vigil will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press Thursday, May 17, 1979 pg. 8
NORBERT J. HICKMANN Norbert J. Hickmann, age 64, town of Centerville resident passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, where he had been a patient. He was born Aug. 22, 1937 in the town of Centerville, son of Alvin and Philomena (Minnie) Wallander Hickmann. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1955. Norbert served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958. He graduated from Kenosha Technical Institute with an associate degree in marketing. Norbert had worked as a salesman for the Sears Co. in Sheboygan for 15 years. He also had worked for the Wagner Home Center in Haven for three years. He had served as a Kiel school bus driver for many years. On July 2, 1966 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Schmitt at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, and the couple resided in Cleveland, later moving to the town of Centerville. Norbert was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights Branch 177. He had served as supervisor for the town of Centerville for 17 years and had been a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife: Phyllis; two sons: Michael Hickmann, Cleveland; and Russell Hickmann, Newton; one daughter and son-in-law: Michele (Jerry) Vogel, Newton; three grandchildren: Courtney Hickmann, Zackary and Trevor Vogel; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Eugene (Cy) and Caroline Hickmann, Newton; and Ronald and Judy Hickmann, Baldwin, Mich.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Marion (Hilary) Wojta, Two Creeks; LaVerne Hartlaub, Manitowoc; and Joan (John) Brennan, Sheboygan. Preceding Norbert in death were his parents and one brother-in-law: Victor Hartlaub. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Wendel site, Cleveland. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will be celebrant of the Mass and burial will be at St. Wendel Cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland, Wednesday, May 22, 2002 after 4 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Parish prayer service will be held at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. A memorial fund has been established in Norbert Hickmann's name. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, May 21, 2002 pg. A3
JOHN HILLS John Hills, 83, of Cleveland, former postmaster and retired tavern- keeper, died at his home Monday evening following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 9:30 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, St. Wendel. The Rev. Richard Keller will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hills was born in Newton in 1870 and in 1891 married Miss Rose Schmalfus of Centerville. He located in the village of Cleveland and set up a photographer's shop. He retired from this vocation when he was named postmaster in Cleveland, serving several years. He engaged in the tavern business retiring in 1933 when his wife died. He moved to Sheboygan and in 1937 married Mrs. Veronica Phillip. In 1939 they returned to Cleveland. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John Hauch of Sheboygan; brother, William of Manitowoc; eight grandchilldren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 17, 1953 P.2
ROSE HILLS MRS. J. HILLS DIES, 62 YEARS Cleveland Woman Will Be Buried On Monday Mrs. John Hills, wife of a soft drink parlor operator and former postmaster and photographer at Cleveland, died at the home early this morning. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy on Tuesday. She was 62 years of age. Burial will take place on Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two from the SS. Peter and John Lutheran church with burial in the Centerville cemetery. The deceased was born in Centerville in 1871, her maiden name being Rose Schmelfuss. She was married to John Hills, December 31, 1891 and they made their home in the village of Cleveland ever since. The deceased was a member of the Lutheran church and a worker in the Ladies Aid society of the congregation. Besides the husband one daughter, Mrs. John Hauch of Haven, a brother Paul Schmelfuss of Merrill and a sister, Mrs. Frank Swick of Milwaukee survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 10, 1933 P.2 ******** Mrs. John Hills Of Cleveland Is Called To Rest Mrs. John Hills, aged 62, died at 6 a.m. today at her home, following an apoplectic stroke which she suffered Tuesday. Mrs. Hills was born in Centerville January 20, 1871. Her maiden name was Miss Rose Schmalsuss (sic). On Dec. 31, 1891, she was united in marriage with John Hills, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. John Hauch of Haven, a brother, Paul Schmalsuss of Merrill, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Swick, Milwaukee. One son, Harvey, died in infancy. Mrs. Hills was a faithful member of the Ladies Aid society of St. John and St. Paul's Lutheran church here. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Hills home and at 2:30 o'clock at St. John and St. Paul's Lutheran church here. The Rev. William Sprengling will officiate and burial will be made in the Centerville cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wis., Friday, February 10, 1933 P.2 ******* Rose Hills nee Schmalfus (co. death record v.27 p. 639) Wife of John Hills Jan. 20, 1871-Feb. 10, 1933 Daughter of Rudolph Schmalfus and Augusta Kaufmann (both born Germany) Born Town of Centerville Died from “apoplexy” Buried at “Hika Luth Cemetery” [This burial location is wrong –she is buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery]
VERONICA PHILLIPS HILLS Mrs. Veronica Hills, 72, widow of the late John Hills, died at her home in Cleveland Friday afternoon following a sudden attack of illness. Born in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, Feb. 4, 1844(sic), she was the former Veronica Rettele, a daughter of the late Frank and Angela Junk Rettele. On June 30, 1903, she was married to Andrew Phillips of Centerville. The couple lived there until Mr. Phillips' death in September, 1924. On Feb. 6, 1937, she was married to Mr. Hills of Cleveland. He died in February, 1953. Mrs. Hills was a member of the St. Ann Society of St. Wendel's Catholic Church, St. Wendel. Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Norma Hauch, Sheboygan, and eight step-grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Joseph and Anton Rettele, West Allis, William Sr. and Henry, Cleveland; and one sister, Mrs. Roy Fails, Milwaukee. One brother, Frank, also preceded her in death. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Wendel's Catholic Church, following brief 9 o'clock rites at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland. Celebrant of the requiem mass will be the Rev. Richard Keller, pastor. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wis., Saturday, April 27, 1957 p.8 ********** (Note: She was born in 1884 according to tombstone)
MARGARET HOFFMANN MRS. MARGARET HOFFMAN Mrs. Margaret Hoffmann, wife of Nickolas Hoffmann, St. Wendel, died this morning at St. Nicholas hospital of a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 at St. Wendel. Undertaker Jacob Gerend has charge of the funeral arrangements. Sheboygan Press Telegram, Thursday, January 26, 1922 P. 5 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoffman attended the funeral of a relative, Mrs. Nick Hoffman at Cleveland to day and have returned. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 28, 1922 P. 3.
NICHOLAS HOFFMAN OLD RESIDENT OF ST. WENDEL CALLED TO REST Nicholas Hoffman, long time resident of St. Wendel, this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Stein, there yesterday, aged 81. He was born in Germany, December 3, 1944, and had resided in Wisconsin for more than a half century, and many years at St. (this is where the paragraph ends) The survivors are one brother, Jacob Hoffman, at Six Corners, and two daughters, Mrs. Marie Stein, of Meeme, and Mrs. Joseph Stein, of St. Wendel. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. from the church at St. Wendel. The Rev. Lesch will officiate and interment will be made in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 30, 1926, p. 2
MARY HOFFMAN Mrs. Mary Hoffmann, Former St. Wendel Resident Dies Mrs. Mary Hoffman, 69, widow of the later Peter Hoffman, and for years a resident at St. Wendel, this county, passed away Friday at Milwaukee, where she has been making her home since 1920. The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Dieringer and she was born in Dodge county and was married at Milwaukee to Mr. Hoffman, about forty years ago. They located at St. Wendel where Mr. Hoffman was in business. Mr. Hoffman died in 1914. Three daughters, Mrs. John Gretz, St. Wendel, Misses Clara and Irene Hoffman, Milwaukee, and one son, Norbert, also of Milwaukee survive. There are also eight grand children. Funeral services will be held at St. Wendel Monday morning at 9:30 from the home of Mrs. John Gretz and later from the Catholic church there. Manitowoc Herald News, March 15, 1930, p. 11 (the changes in spelling of Hoffman/Hoffmann are transcribed as they appeared in the article)
PETER HOFFMAN PARALYSIS FATAL TO PETER HOFFMAN, PIONEER SETTLER WELL KNOWN BUSINESS MAN, POSTMASTER AT ST. WENDEL FOR 24 YEARS, CALLED BY DEATH LAST NIGHT WAS CIVIL WAR VETERAN; FATHER OF FRANK HOFFMAN Peter Hoffmann, Sr., father of Frank Hoffman, of this city, one of the best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, a civil war veteran and for twenty-two years postmaster at St. Wendel, died at his home there last night, age 72. Mr. Hoffman's death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he suffered three weeks ago and which affected his right side and his power of speech. His death was not unexpected, though he had partially recovered the use of his limbs after the stroke. Mr. Hoffman, a native of Oberleiken-Trier (sic), Germany, came to Manitowoc county in 1855 and for many years had been prominent as a business man and resident of the county, having been engaged in the mercantile business at St. Wendel for forty years and in the grain and lumber business at Cleveland, which he continued up to the time of his death. He had large interests in both places and was universally respected as man and citizen. One of a family of seven children, Mr. Hoffman came to America in 1855 and the family located on a farm in the town of Meeme on May 17 that year. When the civil war broke out, he, with a brother, John, enlisted in the army, the latter being killed in battle. Mr. Hoffman served with Co. C, Twenty-sixth Wisconsin and at the close of the war returned to Meeme where he was married, and located on a farm. Ten later he removed to St. Wendel and engaged in business and later established a grain and lumber business at Cleveland. For twenty-four years Mr. Hoffman was postmaster at St. Wendel until the office was discontinued when the rural delivery was unaugurated. He was a member of the Soldiers' Relief commission of the county for years and was prominent in the Order of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was well known in this city and was a man who commanded the respect and admiration of all who know him. Mr. Hoffman had been twice married and is survived by ten children, being Mrs. D. Wagner, Cleveland; Mrs. G. A. Schoongarth of Glendive, Mont.; Peter, Jr., Sheboygan; Mrs. Herm. Nennig, Cleveland; Frank, this city, John of Cleveland; Mrs. John Gretz, Misses Clara and Irene and Norbert of St. Wendel. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 28, 1914 P. 1 ******** PETER HOFFMAN OF MANITOWOC DIED MONDAY Peter Hoffman, Sr., of Manitowoc, father of Peter Hoffman, Jr., of this city, died Monday night at his home, aged 72 years. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis, suffered three weeks previous. Mr. Hoffman was born in Oberletken Trjer, Germany, and for many years was a prominent business man in Manitowoc. He was also engaged in mercantile business in St. Wendel, where he served twenty-two years as postmaster. He was engaged in the grain and lumber business at Cleveland up to the time of his death. Together with his brother, John, Mr. Hoffman enlisted in the civil war. His brother was killed in battle. Mr. Hoffman served with Company C, Twenty-sixth, Wisconsin. After the war Mr. Hoffman settled on a farm near Meeme and two years later moved to St. Wendel, being married in the meantime. Besides his son in this city, Mr. Hoffman is survived by nine other children, including Mrs. D. Wagner, of Cleveland; Mrs. G. A. Shoeng?rth, of Glendive, M?.; Mrs. Herman Nennig, Cleveland; Frank, of Manitowoc; John of Cleveland; Mrs. John Gretz, Misses Clara and Irene and Norbert of St. Wendel, The funeral was held this morning at St. Wendel. The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 30, 1914, p. 5 ******** Notes from Centerville DEATH OF PETER HOFFMAN SR. In a former issue of this paper was reported the severe illness of Mr. Peter Hoffman. After lingering in this way for nearly two weeks, he passed quietly away at his home on Monday afternoon, July 27. Peter Hoffman, Sr., was born the 18th of October, 1841 in Germany and was at the time of his death, 72 years old. He came to America with his parents, four brothers and two sisters in 1855. They made their home in the town of Meeme, clearing land to make a home. At the age of 20, the deceased was a volunteer in Co. C of the 26th Wis. regiment. He served his country for three years and took active part in the struggles at Missionary Ridge and Gettysburg. In the last named battle, Mr. Hoffman was wounded, while his brother John, who had also joined the army, was killed. After the war he returned home to be married to Elizabeth Schaller. The young couple lived on a farm until 1877 when Mr. Hoffman undertook a general merchandise store at St. Wendel. Later he became lumber and grain buyer at Cleveland and was still in this business at the time of his death. His wife died in 1884, being mother of six children: Msr. Dominic Wagner, Cleveland; Mrs. G.A. Schoengarth, Glendive, Montana; Peter Hoffman Jr., Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Nennig, Cleveland; Frank Hoffman, Manitowoc; John Hoffman, Cleveland. In 1888 he was again married to Mary Duringer and leaves her and four children: Mrs. John Gretz, Clara, Irene and Norbert Hoffman, all at St. Wendel. The deceased was an active member of the Catholic Knights, served 24 years as postmaster in St. Wendel and was a member of the Soldiers Relief Commission of this County. The funeral took place Thursday morning after a solemn Requiem Mass in St. Wendel’s church. There is no doubt but that Mr. Hoffman was well known and liked by all. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral to show their last respect and sympathy. May he slumber peacefully. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 6, 1914 ******** VACANCY IS SUPPLIED. Peter Hoffman, Sr. Names in Soldiers Relief Commission of County. Peter Hoffman, Sr., of St. Wendell (sic), has been named on the Soldiers' Relief Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of M.H. Egan. The position is honorary, the only compensation being per diem for actual time. Mr. Hoffman is the father of Frank Hoffman, of the Lindstedt Company. The appointment was made by Judge Chloupek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 22, 1904 P. 1
******* Order to hear petition for administration. STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Peter Hoffmann, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Hoffmann, of Centerville, in said county, representing among other things that Peter Hoffmann an inhabitant of said county, on the 27th day of July, A.D. 1914, at said town, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Frank Hoffmann granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a Special term of said county Court to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of September, A.D. 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 11th day of August A.D. 1914. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. J.S. Anderson, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1914 P. 4
ELIZABETH (SCHALLER) HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1885: Death of the wife of Mr. Peter Hoffmann in St. Wendel, Centreville, in childbirth. She leaves her husband with six children. The funeral took place Mon. ******** Elisabetha Hoffman/d. 30 Jan. 1885/age 38 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
HELEN HOLSEN Mrs. John (Helen) Holsen, 89, a Village of Cleveland resident, died Sunday morning, March 1, at Heritage Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had resided the past 4-1/2 months. Brief family rites will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels and a concelebrated funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Bernard Geimer will be celebrant and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Holsen, nee Helen Kohn, was born Aug. 18, 1891, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Jackl Kohn. She was married to John Holsen of Manitowoc June 30, 1913, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in Milwaukee until Oct. 15, 1949, when they moved to Cleveland. Mr. Holsen died in 1965. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, St. Ann Society and Third Order of St. Francis. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth of Cleveland and two brothers, Martin Kohn of Milwaukee and Albert Kohn of Cleveland. Two brothers, Frank and George Kohn and three sisters, Mrs. Louis Bretl, Mrs. Anna Saxton and Mrs. Theresa Herzog preceded her in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter ******** (18 Aug 1891/Mar 1981)
JOHN HOLSEN John Holsen, 74, a town of Centerville resident, died Friday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been confined since Wednesday. He was born Sept. 27, 1890, at Manitowoc, a son of the late Peter and Catherine Holsen. He was married June 30, 1913, to Helen Kohn of the town of Centerville. The couple resided at Milwaukee where he resided(sic) at the Nunn & Bush Shoe Co. for 38 years. In 1949, the couple moved to their present home in the Town of Centerville. He was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, and of its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Miss Ruth Holsen, at home; a brother Frank, Manitowoc; and three sisters, Mrs. Martin Kohn, Milwaukee, Mrs. George Peters, Wauwatosa, and Mrs. Serena Drees, New York. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church. The Rev. Jerome Watry, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, September 25, 1965
RUTH T. HOLSEN Ruth T. Holsen, 84, former village of Cleveland resident, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Care - Age of Brookfield, Brookfield, Wisconsin. She was born February 2, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John W. and Helen E. Kohn Holsen. Ruth is a graduate of Messmer High School in Milwaukee. Ruth moved to Cleveland with her family after graduation and was employed by the Kohler Company of Kohler Wisconsin as a precision control inspector. Ruth was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, where she gave lovingly, hours of her time in service to her Lord. Ruth is survived by her sister-in-law, Marilyn Kohn, Milwaukee; one nephew, Daniel James Kohn, one niece, Colleen Joy Kohn, both of Milwaukee, one great-niece, Christine, one great-nephew, Kenneth, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel George Kohn. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19,2012, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 8100 Brunner Rd., Newton, Wisconsin. Father David Zimmerman will be celebrant of the mass and burial will follow at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery in the village of Cleveland. Friends may call at the church of Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. The family of Ruth wishes to thank, Care - Age of Brookfield and Hospice Advantage for their compassion and loving care. A memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name. Sheboygan Press July 17, 2012
ANDREW HORNICK FATAL ACCIDENT HERE THIS MORNING ANDREW HORNICK IS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY TRACTOR TODAY Crushed between the front end of a Fordson tractor and another automobile after he had cranked the tractor while it was in gear, Andrew Hornick, 1601 Ontario Avenue, an employe at the Excelsior Wrapper company, suffered fatal injuries at 7 a.m. today. Mr. Hornick was a minute or two ahead of time this morning, and when he reached the garage in which the Excelsior Warpper company cars are stored, he was alone. He want around to the front of the tractor to crank it, and the instant the engine was started, the machine plunged forward, having been in gear. It squeezed Mr. Hornick against another automobile which was parked nearby. The victim's chest was crushed as a result. A minute or two afterward, Charles Kohls, truck driver for the wrapper company, went into the garage to get his car. As he was getting ready to start his machine, he saw Mr. Hornick leaning against the front of the tractor. Assistance Too Late Immediately, Mr. Kohls sensed what had happened. Mr. Hornick was not breathing and was held fast between the tractor and automobile. Mr. Kohls tried to push the tractor back, but was unable to do so without assistance. He ran outside and asked for help. Several employes rushed to assist him, but they could not move the machine. Mr. Kohls then realized that the tractor was in gear. He threw it out of gear, after which it was an easy matter to move the tractor away from the victim. All this took only a few second. The men were all working frantically and with as much haste as possible to relieve the unfortunate man pinned between the two cars. After they had been able to free Mr. Hornick, they worked over him and restored his breathing. Chest Crushed The city ambulance was called, and the injured man was removed to St. Nicholas hospital. Two physicians were called to attend him. They did everything they could to save him, but his ribs and chest had been badly fractured and he suffered other internal injuries of such a serious nature that he could not live. His remains were taken to the Kroos funeral home. The body will be removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Schneider, brother-in-law and sister of the deceased, in the town of Centerville on Saturday morning. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Wendell Catholic church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Hornick was born in Marshfield on March 12, 1885. He came to Sheboygan in 1913. He was married on October 3, 1916, to Miss Albertine Schneider of St. Wendell. They have lived here ever since. They have no children. Experienced Driver Mr. Hornick was not an amateur at driving a tractor. He had been employed for about three years at the same work, and had never had an accident of any kind before. He obtained employment with the Excelsior Wrapper company on December 22, 1922. He began working inside the factory, but shortly afterward, being mechanically inclined, he was given charge of the tractor. His work was that of hauling wood from the yards to the factory. Usually, the men in the garage meet and have their morning chats before they start working, but this morning Mr. Hornick was ahead of the others, and was going to start work early. The firm blow of the tractor was a strenuous one. This was followed by a steady pressure against Mr. Hornick until the strain killed the engine of the tractor. The rear wheels spun around several seconds before the engine finally died. After the man died, Coroner Van Zanten was called and he pronounced death as being accidental and due to internal injuries. Besides his wife, Mr. Hornick is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hornick, of Marshfield, four brothers and six sisters, none of whom live here. Sheboygan Press, Friday, March 20, 1925 pg. 1 ******** Andrew Hornick was killed at the plant of the Excelsior Wrapper company at Sheboygan yesterday when he cranked a tractor which was in gear and was caught between the tractor and an automobile. His chest was crushed. He is survived by his widow, father and mother and six brothers and sisters. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, March 21, 1925 pg. 3 ******** Cleveland News Funeral services for Andrew Horneck were held from the St. Wendel Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Monday. Rev. Litz performed the ceremonies. The remains were laid to rest in the St. Wendel Cemetery. ******** Centerville News The remains of Andrew Horneck arrived at the Geo. Schneider home Saturday afternoon and were buried Monday morning from St. Wendel’s Church. Services were rendered by the Rev. Father Litz Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, March 25, 1925 - page 9 ******** The funeral of Andrew Hornick of Sheboygan, who was crushed between a tractor and an automobile in the Excelsior Wrapping company, where he was employed, was held at St. Wendell's church with Father Letz officiating. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. Hornicks' brother, George Schneider, at Cleveland Saturday. A number of people attended the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, March 25, 1925 pg. 9
ANNA HULA Miss Schmitt Is Bride At Hywood, Illinois Miss Anna Schmitt of Highland Park, Ill., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Schmitt of Cleveland, route 2, was married to Anthony Hula, son of Mrs. Julia Hula of Chicago, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Jame's Catholic church at Hywood, Ill. The Rev. Ward officiated at the nuptieal rites. An all white outfit consisting of a while satin gown, a lace trimmed tulle veil, and a bouquet of white roses, was worn by the birde. Her sister, Miss Esther Schmitt, the bridesmaid, was dressed in yellow satin, green hat and gloves, and she carried tailsman roses. The flower girl Elenora Wade, niece of the bride, wore a pink silk gown. Andrew Schmitt, brother of the bride, was best man, while Edward Morley was the bridegroom's other attendant. A reception was held at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wade, of Chicago. The guests included relatives and friends from Manitowoc, Chicago, Fond du Lac, Cleveland, Wis.; Cleveland, Ohio, and Sheboygan. Mr. and Mrs. Hula will spend their honeymoon in southern Illinois and upon their return they will make their home at 1424 Wildwood Lane, Highland Park, Ill. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 4, 1934 P. 10
ANTHONY HULA Anthony Hula Of Chicago Dies Following Illness Cleveland -- (Special) -- Anthony Hula, 35, husband of a former Cleveland resident, passed away at his home in Chicago Thursday after a lingering illness. He was born June 17, 1906, in Chicago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hula. He attended school in Chicago, later became a cabinet maker. Mr. Hula was married to Anna Schmitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Schmitt of Cleveland, on Sept. 1, 1934, and the couple had lived in Chicago. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mary Ann, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Tuna, in Chicago. He was a member of Presentation Catholic church in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at the Nennig Funeral home in St. Wendel Monday at 9 o'clock, and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Wendel Catholic church. The Rev. J. C. Schaefer will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p. m. this evening until time of services. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 26, 1941, p. 2 ********** Anthony Hula Is Buried On Monday Following Rites Cleveland, Wis. -- Funeral services for Anthony Hula, who passed away in Chicago last Thursday, were conducted at 9 a. m., Monday, at the Nennig funeral home and at 9:30 a. m. at St. Wendel Catholic church by the Rev. Fr. J. C. Schaefer. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were George, Henry, William and Wilfred Schmitt, Lawrence Wagner and Roy Traylar. Coming from out of town to attend the services were; Mrs. Bessie Tuna, Miss Elsie Tuna and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Traylor of Highland Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sellers, Mrs. Frances Hula, Mr. and Mrs. George Wade, Mrs. May Rylick, Ed Blinkal, Gus Newman, John Arends and Rudolph Rylick of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Al. Schmitt, Mrs. Andrew Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. John Kotowski and daughter, Anna, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kotowski, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Neilitz and the Rev. James Schmitt of Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitt, Mrs. Al. Hansen, Mrs. Jake Leichlieter and Leo Noel of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmitt of New Holstein; Mrs. Al. Behring of Kohler, Miss Selma Heimann and Miss Sophia Heimann of Newton. The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, April 30, 1941, p. 2