HOWARD KARSTAEDT Howard Karstaedt, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday morning, March 23, 2013 at Artisen Senior Living Center, Manitowoc. Howard was born April 22, 1925 in Newton, WI, son of the late Edward and Lydia (Heckman) Karstaedt and stepmother Irma Heckman. Howard attended Elm Grove School. He later farmed with his father and brother Gordon until the early 1960's. Howard then married Olive Van Schepen on September 25, 1966 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She predeceased him Dec. 6, 2000. Howard worked for DHIA from 1969-2000 as a milk tester. From 1980-2000 he grew and sold corn, pumpkins and potatoes on the farm. Howard was known as the “Pumpkin Man”. He held tours of the farm for the school children. Survivors include one stepdaughter and two step sons-in-law: Judith & Jack Lorenz, Leesburg, Fl; Tom Rath, Stevens Point; four grandchildren: Anne Fiebiger and Mark, Leesburg, FL; Donna Rowling and Steve, Chicago; John Lorenz and Erin, Chicago; Paul Lorenz, Chicago; seven great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Gordon and Leone Karstaedt, Manitowoc one sister and brother-in-law: Doris Schuler and husband Wilmer, Cleveland, WI; two sisters; Jeanette Thorman and Delores Scheidt. Nieces, nephews and many, many friends also survive. Howard was preceded in death by a step daughter Susan Rath, one brother and sister-in-law Orville and Laverne Karstaedt, and one sister and three brothers-in-law: Grace and Leroy Olm, Harold Thorman, and Adrian Scheidt. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. James Rasmus with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Karstaedt family with funeral arrangements. Online Obituary.
OLIVE M. KARSTAEDT Olive M. Karstaedt, age 80, a life long resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, following a brief battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2000, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating will be Rev. William Timm with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Olive was born April 2, 1920 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Norman and Mabel Anderson Gustaveson. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1938. Olive served with the Womens Army Corp. during World War II. She married Minor VanSchepen in June of 1946 at the Gjerpen Church, town of Cato. He preceded her in death on December 16, 1958. She married Howard Karstaedt on September 25, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Olive was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, the American Legion Unit #387 of Plymouth, Wis. Olive was Dairy Queen of Manitowoc County in 1938. Survivors include her husband, Howard Karstaedt, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and John Lorenz, Chicago, Ill., Susan and Tom Rath, Stevens Point; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Rosalie Gustaveson, Washington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Muriel and Clyde Doten, Maine, Laverne and Walter Mathison, California; one step brother and his wife, Martin and Marge Gates, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, Martha Derr, Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren, Anne Fiebiger and her husband, Mark, Donna Rowling and her husband, Steve, John Lorenz and his fiancé, Erin Smith, Paul Lorenz; three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Steven, and Nolan Rowling; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Saturday, December 9, 2000, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Three will be no Friday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 2000 P. A3
DOROTHY KLOSTER Dorothy O. Kloster Dorothy O. Kloster, age 93, a former Valders resident, presently residing in Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Aug. 26, 1915, in Cato, daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Skatrud) Knutson. Dorothy was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1933. On Sept. 9, 1940, she married Larry Kloster in Dubuque, Iowa. The couple resided in the village of Valders for most of their lives before moving to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2000. Dorothy was a long-time active member of Gjerpen Church and then Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Dorothy was preceded in death by a brother: Alton; and two sisters: Ellen and Myrtle. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Bill Gruenstern, with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, until the time of the service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 17, 2008
LAWRENCE KLOSTER Larry J. Kloster, age 87, formerly of Valders, currently of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, November 1, 2000, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2000, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. William Timm, with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery. He was born September 9, 1913, in Humboldt, Iowa, son of the late Valentin and Catherine Kase Kloster. Larry graduated from Omro High School, class of 1932. On September 9, 1940, he married the former Dorothy Knutson, in Dubuque, Iowa. The couple lived most of their lives in the village of Valders, before moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Kloster was a former assessor for the Village of Valders, and a former member of the Lions Club. He was employed at Sears for 35 years, retiring in 1978. Larry was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Knutson Kloster, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald (Diane Naidl) Kloster, Minnesota and their children, Deanna, Amy, Sara (Adam) Ailabouni, and Jodi, James (Mary Stadler) Kloster, Lake Geneva and their children, Heidi and Paul; a daughter, Joan Kloster, Manitowoc; and two sisters, Marie Kloster Prey, Arizona, and Agnes Kloster Duplessis, Louisiana. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders from 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 2000 P. A2 ******** [9/9/1913 - 11/1/2000]
CHRISTOFFER KNUDSON Christoffer Knudsen, son of Knud Guttormsen and Astrid, b 17 April or 3 June 1830 Evje Parish, d 19 Dec 1898 Manitowoc Rapids. Immigrated 1869. Farmer in Manitowoc Rapids. m Gunhild Gundersdatter, ?sister of *Jens and "Gunder Gundersen, b c1841. Children: Knud b cl861; Marthe b 19 Feb c1865, d 15 Aug 1898 bur Gjerpen, m Magnus Andersen (child Magnus Monroe b 15 Aug 1898 bp Gjerpen); Gunder b c1867 Norway, d 1 July 1889; Anna b 18 July 1870 bp Manitowoc County; Aasine b 26 April 1872, d 29 June 1872; Osine Alice b 17 Jan 1874, m *Christopher Andersen; Samuel Alfred b 13 April 1876; Gustav Martin b 3 Sept 1878, d 5 Sept 1883; Gustin Cornelius b 10 July 1880; Josef Alexander b 27 July 1882; Gustav Martin Ferdinand b 7 Oct 1884. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 37, 38
OLE KNUDSON Ole Knudsen, son of Knud Johnsen and Lisbeth, b 24 June 1825 Telemark, d 20 Dec 1893 Gibson. From Seljord. Farmer in Gibson. Co. D, 27th Wis. Inf. m Anne, daughter of Knud Ellingsen and Marthe Andersdatter, brothers *Anders, *Elling, and ?*Syvert, sister m *Nils Christiansen, b 30 Sept 1837 Qvitne in Voss, d 24 June 1913. Immigrated 1854. Children: Lisabet Martine b 10 June 1859 bp New Denmark, d 10 Feb 1943; Kenas Olaus b 9 Aug 1867, d 22 Jan 1947; Markus Carsten b 29 Dec 1869, m Annie Schmidt; Mina Agnete (bp Anna Agnete) b 17 March 1872, m *Anton M. Matheson; Ellen Cordelia b 10 May 1874; Carl Magnus b 18 Sept 1876, m 6 May 1908 Manitowoc to Anna C. daughter of *Ole Nelson; Anna Jergine b 16 Feb 1882. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 178, 179
T. KNUDSON Thurs. last week of 72-yr. old Jessen Knudson of general debility. He had formerly lived near Heins Mill, but was a resident of Manitowoc for the past several years. He leaves 5 children. The funeral took place Sat. in Jerpen. Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903 ******** Tessen (sic) Knudson, a resident of the county since the 60’s, died at his home on Twenty-Sixth street this morning, aged 72 years. Deceased was for many years one of the well known farmers of Rapids, removing to this city recently. He had been ill for a long time. Five children survive him. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, June 4, 1903 ******** Thosten Knudsen birth: 4 June 1903 Norway death: 1903 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1903 Rapids spouse: Miranda Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Thosten Knudsen Wisconsin, Death Records Name Thosten Knudsen Event Type Death Event Date 1903 Event Place Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Rapids, Gender Male Age 72 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Retired Birth Year (Estimated) 1831 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Cato, Cemetery Norwegian Cemetery Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Birthplace Norway Spouse's Name Maranda Knudsen "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Thosten Knudsen, 1903; citing Death, Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** Tosten Knudsen, son of Knud Knudsen and Berit Larsdatter, b 3 Jan 1831 Winningstad in Ostre Slidre, d 4 June 1903 bur Gjerpen. Husmann at Onstad in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1866. Farmer in Manitowoc Rapids. m 27 Dec 1856 Ostre Slidre to Randi, daughter of Ole Olsen and Anne Tollefsdatter, b 23 Nov 1833 Jarstad in Ostre Slidre, d 23 Oct 1915 Manitowoc bur Gjerpen. Children: Anne b 29 Oct 1860; *Ole b 2 Sept 1863; Birthe b 19 June 1866 Atlantic Ocean bp Valders, m *Henry Winkelmann; *Knud b 19 Jan 1869; Clara Oline b 24 May 1872, ml Matthias Zimmer, m2 *Martin Rogney; Emma Berthine b 3 June 1875, m *John Gross; Otto b 7 Dec 1878. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 229
ALMA KNUTSEN Alma J. Knutsen, 95, of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 14, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Knutsen was born Dec. 25, 1889, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Madson. She attended Manitowoc Rapids Schools and farmed in the Town of Cato with her husband since 1942. She was married to Cornelius Knutsen Aug. 23, 1930, at Gjerpen Church . She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, a former member of Gjerpen Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Ladies Aid. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Archie of Route 1, Manitowoc and Wesley and Marilyn of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and two grandchildren, James and Karen. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and a brother. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 12:30 p.m., Thursday until the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1985 P. 3 ******** [12/25/1889 - 1/14/1985]
ARCHIE C. KNUTSEN Archie C. Knutsen, age 73, of 11007 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Archie was born June 12, 1933 in Frederic, son of the late Cornelius and Alma (Jacobsen) Knutsen. He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1951. Archie took over the family farm in 1954 and continued dairy farming until 1991. He was still active in the farming business today. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law: Wesley and Marilyn Knutsen, Menomonee Falls; a nephew: James (Kim) Knutsen, Stillwater, Minn., and their children: Christopher and Nicholas; a niece: Karen (Michael) Kuchar, Menomonee Falls, and their children: Kate and Laura. Cousins and other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Lauren Ley, with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery, town of Cato. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
CORNELIUS KNUTSEN Cornelius G. Knutsen, 72, Cato farmer, died Monday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church, the Rev. Myron Swanson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Knutsen was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1880 and accompanied his parents to Escanaba, Mich. Later he located at Frederic, Wis. In 1930 he married Miss Alma Jacobson. In 1942 he returned to Manitowoc County to purchase a farm in Cato. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Wesley and Archie on the home farm; and a brother, Gustave of Frederic. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 6, 1952 P. 2 ******** [1880 - 5/5/1952]
RANDA KNUTSEN PIONEER OF CITY DIES AT AGE OF 84 YRS Mrs. Miranda Knutzen Came Here in Days When City Was Young Mrs. Miranda Knutson, widow of the late Tosten Knutson and a pioneer resident of the city, died at the hospital early today at the advanced age of 85 years having been born in 1831. Mrs. Knutson’s death was hastened by an accident of which she was the victim several weeks ago when in falling at her home she suffered a fracture of her hip. Decedent was born in Norway and came here with her husband in pioneer days. Two sons, Ole Knutson, this city and Knut of Minneapolis, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Winkleman, Silver Lake and Mrs. J. Gross of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Ole Knutson, 729 South Twentieth street, at 12:30 Wednesday, with interment at Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 23, 1915, Page 1 ******** Mrs. Miranda Knutson (sic), age 85 years died at Holy Family hospital Saturday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday from Jerpen church in Cato. She leaves four children, Ole Knutson of this city, Knud of Marshfield, Mrs. Henry Winkleman of Silver Lake and Mrs. John Gross of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 28, 1915 P. 1
ALTON C. KNUTSON Mr. Alton Knutson, 67, of 414 Roosevelt Street, Valders, died Tuesday, November 4, 1986 at Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 3 pm Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. Mr. Knutson was born April 3, 1919 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Edwin and Clara Skatrud Knutson. He married Kathryn Dondlinger on October 4, 1948 at Dubuque, Iowa. He was a truck driver for Valders Elevator Co-op for many years. Mr. Knutson served in the United States Army -Air Force during World War II and saw duty in the European Theatre. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, American Legion Post No. 28 of Valders; Amvets Post No. 23 of Manitowoc and former member of Valders Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Jean of Manitowoc, Edwin and Mary and David and Colleen of Reedsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kary and Richard Panke of Neenah and Alice and Gary Koerth of rural Brillion; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Larry Kloster of Valders, Myrtle and Harold Anderson of Tempe, Arizona, Ellen and Berlin Schroeder and Phyllis and James Pokorisky of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and aunts and uncles. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm this Thursday and on Friday from 2 pm to the time of services. Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Nov. 6, 1986 - page 23 ******** [Alton C. Knutson/4/3/1919 - 11/4/1986]
CLARA KNUTSON Clara Knutson, 90, of Park Lawn Home and formerly of Valders, died Sunday evening, February 8, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Knutson, was born Oct. 3, 1890, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ole and Ella Erickson Skatrud. She attended Valders area schools and was married to Edwin Knutson April 28, 1914, at Valders West Church. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Knutson was a member of Valders American Legion Auxiliary, Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church Women and a charter member of Manitowoc County Homemakers. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Kathryn Knutson of Valders; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Dorothy and Larry Kloster of Valders, Myrtle and Harold Anderson of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Gordon (Ellen) Johnson and Phyllis and James Pokorsky of Manitowoc; three brothers, Selmar and Erwin Skatrud of Manitowoc and Orrin Skatrud of Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Torrison of Valders and Mrs. Alice Madson of rural Manitowoc, 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Herald Times Reporter Feb. 9, 1981 pg. 3 ******** [Clara G./10/3/1890 - 2/8/1981]
EDWIN KNUTSON Edwin A. Knutson, 82, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Knutson was born Jan. 20, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Knut Olaf and Marne Karine Aslakson Knutson. He was educated at Madson School, Gjerpen, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Short course in Agriculture and also the Academy of Wittenberg. He farmed and had been employed at the Manitowoc Herald Times for 28 years. He married Clara Skatrud April 28, 1914, at Valders West Church. Mr. Knutson served as treasurer of the Town of Cato for several years, secretary of the Guernsey Breeders Assn., superintendent of the Cattle Dept. at the Manitowoc County Fair, and served on the Madson School Board. He was also trustee and treasurer of Gjerpen Church, and served as the church sexton for many years. Mr. Knutson was also on the board of trustees of the Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery Assn. and the church financial committee. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alton of Valders; four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Dorothy) Kloster of Valders, Mrs. Harold (Myrtle) Anderson of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Gordon (Ellen) Johnson and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Pokorsky of Manitowoc; a brother, N. Theodore of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. clarence (Agnes) Pederson of Valders; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1971 ******** [1/20/1889 - 6/19/1971]
EUNICE WIGEN KNUTSEN Eunice Wigen Knutsen, a life long resident of Manitowoc County, passed away on August 1, 1992, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 14, 1992, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl W. Peters will officiate, with burial in Gerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Mrs. Knutsen was born September 7, 1921, on the family farm, North Union Road, daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice Wigen. She married Gerhardt Vetting in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1961. She then married Herbert Knutsen on August 17, 1963. She then married Gerhardt Vetting in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1961. She then married Herbert Knutsen August 17, 1963. She was a 1939 graduate of Lincoln High School. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Manitowoc County Teacher’s College, from which she graduated in 1941. Thus began her life-long love affair with education. She taught for three schools, after which she moved to Newtonburg, teaching all eight classes. She also taught at the Fountain Park School in Wilke Lake. While teaching, she continued her education at Oshkosh State University. She also drove regularly to attend courses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in pursuit of her Masters Degree. She was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin in 1958. In 1952?? she began teaching in the Chicago School System first as an elementary school teacher and thereafter as a teacher for physically handicapped children in Shriner’s Hospital. During the last 10 year of her career, she concentrated her efforts in teaching English as a second language to immigrants who had moved to the Chicago area. Mrs. Knutsen retired from active education only after having been felled by a disabling stroke in December of 1991, her 50th year of continuous teaching. Almost as dear to her heart as teaching was the family farm. While maintaining a full schedule of teaching duties in the Chicago area, Eunice operated a local dairy farm with her husband, Herbert, for the last 30 years. Like her career in education, her commitment to the family farm continued until her recent illness. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; sisters, Alice Knutson, Manitowoc, and Maxine (Kenneth) Barry, West Haven, Conn. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Walter Wigen. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday, August 13, 1992, from 5-8 p.m., and on Friday, August 14, 1992, at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Public School System Scholarship Fund. Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1992 P. A2 ******** [Eunice Knutson/9/7/1921 - 8/11/1992]
GUSTAV KNUTSON Sudden death as result of apoplexy overtook Gustav Knutson of Valders yesterday. He was 44 years or age and a native of this county, having been born here February 7, 1877. A wife and three children survive. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 30, 1921 pg. 1 ******** Manitowoc news: Gustave Knutson, former member of the Manitowoc county board and well known Manitowoc county resident, died last week at the age of 44 years at his home at Valders following the bursting of a blood vessel in his head. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, July 7, 1921 pg. 4 ******** [2/7/1877 - 6/29/1921]
HANNAH M. KNUTSON Funeral services for Mrs. Hanna Knutson, 89, of Valders, who died Monday at home, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Knutson was born Oct. 5, 1879, in Town of Cato, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Hoverson Madson. She was married to Gustav Knutson Nov. 30, 1905 at Gjerpen, and he died June 29, 1921. She was a dressmaker. Survivors include three sons, Hover, of Valders, Edgar, of Manitowoc, and Richard, of Largo, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Alma Christenson, of Kiel; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 3, 1969 P. 9
K. OLOF KNUTSON PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN CITY Stricken almost without warning, Knut Olof Knutson, pioneer of the county, died yesterday afternoon at his home in this city, aged 67. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home and interment will be at Jerpen. Mr. Knutson, whose death was due to heart failure, was born in Christiania, Norway, August 24, 1853, and came here with his parents as a babe in arms. The family located at Gibson, where Mr. Knutson resided until 1896, when he removed to this city and later purchased a farm in Jerpen, remaining there until 1914. Mr. Knutson was prominent in communities where he made his home and served in a number of official capacities with credit. He was held in high regard by all who knew him as a man of highest integrity. Besides his wife Mr. Knutson is survived by two sons, Theodore of Chicago and Edwin of Jerpen, and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Peterson of Jerpen. One brother, Benj. of Gibson, and seven grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 3, 1920 P. 8 ******** Knud Oluf Knudson, son of *Niels Knudsen and Oline Olsdatter, b 24 Aug 1853 Christiania, d 1920. Farmer in Gibson 1883; lake captain, Manitowoc 1900; farmer in Cato 1905-. m 13 Oct 1883 Gjerpen to Maren Karine, daughter of *Thor Aslaksen and Anne Gurine Halvorsdatter, b 9 Oct 1860 bp Gjerpen, d 1925. Children: Norman Oscar b 15 Feb 1885 West Gibson, d 16 Feb 1885; Nora Adelia b 27 Dec 1885 West Gibson, d 28 Dec 1885; Theodor Norman b 10 March 1887 bp Gibson, m 5 May 1916 Chicago to Laura M. daughter of *T. I. Thompson; Edvin Adolf b 20 Jan 1889 bp Gibson, d 1971, m 28 April 1914 Valders to Clara Gelina daughter of *Ole Skatrud; Agnes Oline b 18 Feb 1893 bp Gibson, d 9 April 1982, m 19 Sept 1916 Gjerpen to Clarence Norman son of *Halvor Pedersen Holm. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 121 ******** [Knut Olaf Knutson/8/24/1853-11/2/1920]
KARINE KNUTSON MRS. KNUTSON PASSES AWAY AT JERPEN (SIC), 64 Death came to Mrs. Carrie Knutson, life long resident of Manitowoc county, at her home at Jerpen last night, terminating an illness from which Mrs. Knutson had suffered for more than a year, although she had been seriously ill but a short time. Mrs. Knutson was born at Madsen sixty-four years ago and after her marriage the family resided in the town of Gibson and later in this city. Mr. Knutson died four years ago and Mrs. Knutson had made her home at Jerpen of late years. She is survived by two sons, Theodore, of Chicago and Edwin at home and by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Peterson, this county. Two brothers, Hans and Lars Aslakson, of this city survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Knutson will be held from the home of Mrs. Clarence Peterson to the Jerpen church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 13, 1925 P. 2 ******** [Maren Karine/10/6/1861 - 2/12/1925]
NANCY M. KRUEGER Nancy M. Krueger, age 51, 2125 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 12, 2000 as the result of an accident on the Wolf River, Langlade County. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, July 15, 2000 at First Lutheran Church, 421 N. 8th St., Manitowoc. Rev.Steven Solberg will officiate with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Nancy was born May 14, 1949 at Manitowoc, daughter of Robert C. and Vi Nelson Rue. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968. She was employed at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Holy Family Convent. She married Gregory L. Krueger on July 4, 1969 at First Lutheran Church. Nancy enjoyed her family and interior decorating. Survivors include her husband, Gregory, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dewane L. and Ivette Krueger, Tallahassee, Fl., Allan J. Krueger, Appleton, Wis., her parents, Robert and Vi Rue, Manitowoc, one brother and two sisters, Charles J. and Barbara Rue, Bellevue, Washington, Karen M. nd Randall Nelson, Manitowoc, Kirsten M. and David L. Marley, New Berlin, Wis.; two brothers-in-law, John E. and Nancy Krueger, Green Bay, Noel M. Krueger, Francis Creek and his fiancée, Karen Karbowski; her mother-in-law, Sally A. Krueger, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. Nancy was preceded in death by a twin brother, David Robert Rue; two brothers-in-law, Joel and Karl Krueger. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 7-9 pm Friday and at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service at 11 a. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials to the American Lung Association or First Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Manitowoc Herald Times - July 14, 2000 pg. A2
CHARLES C. KULNICK Charles C. Kulnick, 71, of 1325 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, September 15, 1968, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Kulnick was born December 4, 1916, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Walter and Bernice Halverson Kulnick. He attended Manitowoc area schools and retired from Weyerhaeuser Company, December 31, 1981. He married Marie Halverson, June 9, 1945. She preceded him in death March 16, 1960. He then married Bertha Thone, October 5, 1963 at Gjerpen Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; a son David at home; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Christina Thone of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 15, 1988 P. 22 ******** [Charles C. Kulnick/12/4/1916 - 9/15/1988]
MARIE KULNICK Mrs. Charles Kulnick, 41, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a month's illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Lorin Espaland, interne, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kulnick was born March 8, 1919, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Almer and the late Alma Tkompson Halverson. She was married to Mr. Kulnick June 9, 1945, at Gjerpen Church and the couple settled in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, father, brother, Herman of Rt. 1, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Eberhardt and Mrs. Harry Eberhardt of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth Busse of the Town of Cato; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1960 (Note: The tombstone b. date is a year off from the one in the obituary) [1918 - 2/1/1960]
RICHARD KULNICK SMALL SON OF RAPIDS FARMER KICKED TO DEATH BY HORSES IN PASTURE A pall of sadness has come over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kulnick, town of Rapids residents, and the sympathy of numerous friends and acquaintances will be extended to them because of the untimely death of their three and a half year old son, Richard, who on Sunday, while having wandered into the pasture was kicked to death by one of the horses. The little fellow had been in the house playing about the kitchen and was suddenly missed by his parents. They instituted a search and were horrified to find him lying unconscious in the field adjacent to the farm home with blood streaming from a wound in the head evidently having been inflicted by one of the horses in the field. There were still signs of life and the boy was rushed to the hospital in an automobile but it was impossible to save his life and he died two hours after being brought to the institution. Mr. and Mrs. Kulnick reside on the River road six miles west of the city. They express the belief that the boy, who was not afraid of the horses, made his way through the fence into the pasture and then in play chased one of the animals which turned and kicked him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 10, 1917, Page 1
NORBERT A. KUSTKA Norbert A. Kustka, age 87, died peacefully on May 29, 2005, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Madison. Most recently, he resided at the 4 Winds Lodge in Verona. He enjoyed his retirement years in Kissimmee, Fla. He grew up in Kewaunee and Manitowoc and resided at Route 1, Hwy. JJ, Cato, for 40 plus years. He was born June 19, 1917 to Molly Thor Kustka and Anton Kustka. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Norb was a World War II pilot of B24's in Europe and Africa. On a snowy May 29, 1947, he married Violet Pederson at Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Together, they owned and operated the Book & Gift Shop for 40 plus years. During his time in Manitowoc County, Norb was involved in his community and Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. His service included Church Council, President of Valders School Board, President of Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce, President of Manitowoc Rotary, Elks Club and Wisconsin Czech Club Membership. Norb was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His joys in life were his family, friends and meeting new people. He loved retirement in a place without snow. He enjoyed travel within the U.S. and around the world, the Packers, Cubs, bowling and golf with friends. He is survived by his daughter and sonûin-law: Linda Kustka and John Mathew of Madison and their children: Tony and Mindy; his son: Conrad Kustka and his fiancee, Louise Boggs of De Pere; a sister: Mrs. Ed (Pauline) Reitmeyer of Appleton; a sister-in-law: Mrs. Russell (Junette) Pederson of Manitowoc. Velma Clark of Kissimmee, Fla., is a special surviving friend. He also has many nieces and nephews, their families and friends remaining. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 plus years, Violet; along with a brother: George; and three sisters and their husbands: Roger and Agnes Tagge; Gus and Mabel Balte; and Ed and Marge Garber. Also preceding him are sister and brothers-in-law: Arndt and Julia Pederson and Russell Pederson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Lunch will follow the service. Burial will be private at Gjerpen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders, WI 54245 or the charity of your choice. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter May 2005 ******** Kustka, Schmidt, Dramm Boys Drown; Small Boat Capsizes One Mile Out Norbert Kustka, August Haese Are Rescued On Sunday Afternoon BOYS SHOUT FAREWELL Small Sailboat Fills With Water Leaving Five In Craft To Flounder Three Manitowoc boys were drowned and two companions were rescued Sunday afternoon when their small sailboat capsized and sank about a mile off the Manitowoc lighthouse. The dead are: George Kustka, 22, 1016 N. 15th street. William Dramm, 19, 909 Park street. Milroy Schmidt, 18, 1809 Belmont St. Norbert Kustka, 17, a brother of George Kustka, and August Haese, 17, 1824 Belmont St., were rescued. Almost exhausted, they were picked up by the Esperanza II, Two Rivers pleasure yacht owned and skippered by Dr. Herman Kahlenberg. Search continued today for the bodies of the three youths. The lake is about 40 feet deep where the tragedy occurred. The sailboat had originally been an old steel lifeboat. It was built over by a club of boys and christened the Maybee. The boat was apparently caught in a trough as the attempt was made to turn it and head it for the harbor. One wave partially filled the boat and a second wave overturned it and sank it. The boys were unable to reach for life preservers in the cabin of the craft. According to August Haese, who gave the most coherent account of what took place, George Kustka, Dramm and Schmidt lost their lives when they became exhausted trying to swim toward the pier. Schmidt and Dramm, he said, both shouted farewell warnings to their companions as they were forced to give up their struggles. George Kustka never spoke, according to Haese. Were Floundering While all five youths who started out from the harbor here at 3 p.m. could swim. Haese and Norbert Kustka were the more proficient. Dramm was handicapped by a stiff shoulder which was broken in an accident some time ago. After waves nearly filled the Maybee it settled and sank from sight so quickly that the five aboard were soon floundering about in the choppy waters of the lake. The air tight bulkheads that were part of the steel lifeboat had been taken out to make room for the engine and cabine, built into the Maybee after a club of north side boys acquired the boat. Ballast added to the keel of the boat weighed it down. Norbert Kustka was at the tiller of the Maybee leaving the harbor. The engine was started to give the boat headway to the end of the piers. Sail was made and the engine was shut off. According to Kustka it was decided to turn back in the harbor when the mile post, a buoy located almost directly due east of the piers, was sighted just ahead. Wave Strikes Kustka put the helm over and the Maybee came around broadside to the swells running in toward the shore. Suddenly a big wave struck the craft and it partly capsized and began to fill with water. Quickly all five aboard clambered on the upper side of the Maybee in an effort to right her and bail out the water. A gust of wind and another wave completed the hazard of the youthful sailors. The boat filled more rapidly and suddenly started to sink. "Pull off your clothes and swim toward the piers." Haese yelled as he took the lead toward the piers, almost a mile distant. All sensed the danger but no one sought to grab any of the others, according to Haese. "We all started to swim toward the piers but the choppy seas made it hard," Haese said. Finally crowds on the pier and along the shore noticed the tragedy being enacted before their eyes. In the harbor, returning to Two Rivers, was Dr. Herman Kahlenberg in his power sailboat, the Esperanza II. With him was his wife, Alice, and two guests, Roland Klinkner and Lester Bentley. Spied Two Boys Edward Hamilton aboard a snipe boat in the inner basin and others on the pier motioned Kahlenberg out into the lake. He started his engine at full speed and drove in the direction they pointed. Soon just ahead two heads bobbed up and down in the lake. The Esperanza first came upon Haese. (continued on page 2) He was swimming toward the pier and did not appear to be in serious trouble. But 100 feet beyond Norbert Kustka, hindered by his clothing, was in distress. A ring life preserver was thrown to Haese and the Esperanza went to Kustka's rescue. He had partly sunk from sight when the rescue party reached his side. A long pike pole in the hands of Bentley and Klinkner was shoved over the side toward Kustka. Instinctively he grabbed it and he was pulled toward the side of the Esperanza. Mrs. Kahlenberg reached over and grabbed Kustka and soon he was on deck. The Kahlenbergs next turned toward Haese. He was clinging in the life preserver and trying to swim toward the pier at the same time. He was hauled aboard the rescue craft. The lake was scanned in all directions but the other three could not be seen. The Esperanza turned about and headed for the piers. Kustka had swallowed considerable water and lapsed into unconsciousness. Call Coast Guard In the meantime the alarm spread and soon the Two Rivers coast guard crew, in charge of Boatswain Mate Joseph Czechanski, put out and small craft from both this port and Two Rivers joined in the search. After an hour's search of the lake's surface dragging operations were started. The coast guard crew and the Schuette yacht Gesine dragged the bottom of the lake in the vicinity of where the Maybee sank from sight until 1 a.m. today and returned later this morning. When the Esperanza docked at the foot of North Sixth street with Haese and Norbert Kustka the inhalator squad from the north side fire station was waiting. While Haese was whisked away to his home on Belmont street Kustka was fed oxygen from the hose line while at the same time the firemen and physicians massaged his body and administered artificial respiration. In a few minutes Kustka revived but the treatment was continued for a half hour. He was placed in the city ambulance and taken to the hospital. He was able to return to his home late today. Large Crowds News of the triple drowning spread about the city like wildfire. Soon the shore line from Commercial street north to the Little Manitowoc was lined with hundreds of persons watching the searching parties. Even after darkness settled over the water last night the crowds of watchers stood along the shore. The Maybee, the steel lifeboat changed over into a sailing sloop and equipped with a gasoline engine, was in trouble before although Haese and Kustka insist the boat was seaworthy. Last June Norbert Kustka and Lester Musil, Menasha avenue, took the Maybee out in the lake. The motor died and an offshore wind prevented them from getting the craft back into port. They cast anchor a mile off the piers and remained most of the night until the coast guard from Two Rivers, in search for them, located the disable craft and towed it into port. Originally the Maybee served many years as a lifeboat on either one of the Goodrich boats or a Reiss freighter. It was secured by a club of boys, ten or more in number and rebuilt to provide a cabin forward and place for an engine at the stern. Arthur Haese Jr., 1824 Belmont street, a brother of one of the two boys saved, intended to make the trip Sunday aboard the Maybee, but he had an engagement to see a friend off to school and did not join the five others for the fatal cruise. First of Season The triple drowning Sunday marked the first fatalities of the summer season in Manitowoc and came a week after the life guards went off duty at the bathing beaches here. August Haese is a member of the junior life saving corps at Lincoln high school and has been proficient in swimming classes ever since leaving the eight grade. George Kustka, 22, one of the three drowning victims, resided at 1016 North 15th street and was the principal support of the family. He was employed as an attendant at the Deep Rock Oil companyon North 11th street. He was a graduate of the Lincoln high scool a few years ago and since leaving school has been employed. The survivors are his father Anton, four sisters, Agnes, Pauline, Mabel and Margie, and a brother, Norbert, one of the two saved Sunday. Norbert Kustka is employed as delivery boy for a meat market. The John Dramm family is among those who were sadly bereaved when the youngest member, William, died in the accident yesterday. He was 19 years of age. An ardent sailor, William had only yesterday put up his sloop, the Arab, for the winter. He was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht club and took a keen interest in maritime activities and history. He had collected one of the finest assortment of photographs of vessels built in or sailing from Manitowoc in the city. The collection encompassed vessels sailing from here during the past fifty years. His interests also led him to assemble a very excellent collection of postage stamps and he was a member of the local stamp collectors club. Besides his school work, William assisted in the Dramm floral shop and meat market. He enjoyed the out of doors and delighted in hunting and fishing. By confirmation he was a member of the First Lutheran church where he had many friends among the younger people. Going To School Milroy Schmidt, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt, 1809 Belmont street, was born March 23, 1916. He attended the Lincoln high school for three years and took several courses at the Vocational school last year. "He was already enrolled in the Vocational school this year and had planned on finishing high school," Mr. Schmidt said today. Milroy, together with the other accident victims, spent a great deal of time on the water. His interest in boats had taken up most of his spare time during the past few years. During the Homecoming celebration here, he and the others managed a speed boat ride service on the river. Besides his parents, Milroy is survived by a brother, Orley, aged 13, and a sister, Roma, aged 16. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 10, 1934 p.1 (Note: There are 2 more columns about the drowning on page 1) ******** [6/19/1917 - 5/29/2005]
VIOLET R. KUSTKA Violet P. Kustka, age 81, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, November 10, 1999, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 1999, at Fifth Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate. Burial will follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, town of Cato. She was born October 6, 1918, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Arndt C. and Pearl Fehring Pederson. She attended Madson Grade School and was a 1935 graduate of Valders High School. She then attended Manitowoc County Teacher’s College, graduating in 1936. On May 29, 1947, she married Norbert Kustka at Gjerpen Church, town of Cato. She was a life long resident of the Valders area. Vi and North spent their winters in Florida since 1990. Upon graduation from Teacher’s College, she taught at Elder Grove School for one year at River’s Bend School in Clarks Mills for four years and one year at Silver Creek School. Vi and her mother Pearl started the Book & Gift Shop in Manitowoc in 1941 and operated it for 47 years until her retirement in 1988. Survivors include her husband, Norbert Kustka, Manitowoc; one son, Conrad Kustka and his special friend, Louise Boggs, Manitowoc; one daughter and one son-in-law, Linda Kustka and John Mathew, Madison; two grandchildren, Tony and Melinda Mathew; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Junette Pederson, rural Valders, Pauline Reitmeyer, Appleton, Mabel (Gus) Balte, Manitowoc, Ed Garber, Manitowoc, She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Arndt A. and Julia Pederson and Russell Pederson. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 13, 1999, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1999 P. A2
TORJUS KYSTELSEN Torjus Kystelsen, son of Tjostolf Gjeruldsen b 14 April 1800 Tovdal Parish in Amli, d 26 Feb 1873 bur Gjerpen. Moved to Bygland 1825. Immigrated 1846. Farmer in Newton 1850; living with his son in Manitowoc Rapids in 1870. ml 1826 to Gunild, daughter of Aanon Gunnarson and Margit Olavsdotter, b 1788, d 1 Feb 1843. Took over Nerstuen in Bygland 1818. m2 25 June 1843 Bygland to Aasil, daughter of Knud Aanonsen, b 1794, d 25 Sept 1865 bur Gjerpen. Child: *Aanund b 10 Dec 1829. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 228
MADS LARSEN HOPPESTAD Mads Larsen birth: 21 November 1825 Norway death: 10 February 1896 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Mads Larsen, son of Lars Christensen and Karen Madsdatter, brother *Christian, sister m .. Amund Jergen Jacobsen, b 21 Nov 1825 Hoppestad in Gjerpen, d 11 Feb 1896 bur Gjerpen. Farm laborer, Cato; worked for Christen Larsen Ballestad. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 149 ******** *NOTE: This is Mads brother. Christian Larsen Hoppestad, son of Lars Christensen and Karen Madsdatter, brother *Mads, sister m... Amund Jorgen Jacobsen, b 28 Oct 1832 Hoppestad nedre in Gjerpen, d 18 June 1887 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1854 with his brother Mads. Farmer in Cato. m 12 Aug 1857 Gjerpen to Anna, daughter of *Peder Madsen and Maren Halvorsdatter, b 16 Oct 1835 B0e in Gjerpen, d 19 Sept 1892 Cato. Immigrated 1847 with her parents. Children: Karen Marie b 21 June 1859, m *Martin R. Madson; Laura Petrine b 5 June 1863, d 1931; Hanna b 11 Nov 1865, m *Christian Larson; *Hiram Peter, b 7 May 1873. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 38
MARIANNE LARSEN [9/7/1813 - 3/24/1902] ******** Mary Ann Larson birth: 7 September 1813 Norway death: 24 March 1902 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Cato spouse: Isaac Larson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALBERT LARSON Albert Larson, 77, died Sunday noon at the Raymond Mason home, town of Cato, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church in Valders, the Rev. N. A. Bernston officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Larson was born in 1874 in the town of Cato, and always resided on a farm there. In 1910 he married Christine Hanson. She survives with one sister, Mrs. Anna Jacobson of Route 1, Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services. Mr. Larson was secretary and a trustee of the Gjerpen congregation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 11, 1952 P. 2 ******** [1874 - 2/10/1952]
ANDREAS LARSON WELL KNOWN TOWN OF CATO FARMER DEAD Andrew Larsen(sic), pioneer resident of the town of Cato, and one of the oldest is dead at his home near Madsen at the advanced age of 80 years. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age. He is survived by his aged wife, two sons, Albert of Manitowoc and Louis of Wittenberg and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Jacobson. The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 17, 1918, Page 4 ******** Notes from Madsen One of our early settlers, Andrew Larson, died Sunday, Dec. 15, and was buried Dec. 19. He was born in Jerpen, Norway, immigrated to this country when a young man and settled on the farm where he resided until his death. He was ill only a week, owing to a tumor, so his death was a shock to the community. He reached the age of nearly 80 years, but always had been in the best of health. His appearance and ways were of a man younger in years. He was a kind husband, loving father, true friend and a good citizen and will be remembered long by his many friends. He leaves a wife and three children, Albert, Mrs. Joe Jacobson of this place and Lewie Larson of Wittenberg, Wis. Manitowoc Pilot - thurs., Dec. 19, 1918 ******** Andreas Larsen Kjrer (Andrew Larson), son of Lars Larsen and Anne Olsdatter, brother *Ole, b 6 March 1839 Kjrer in Gjerpen, d 15 Dec 1918. Immigrated 1863. Farmer in Cato. m 17 March 1867 to Berthe Marie, daughter of Andreas Nilsen and Elen Christophersdatter, sister m *Anton Andreassen, b 30 May 1842 Skien, d 17 June 1925. Immigrated 1864. Children: *Ludvig Andreas b 25 Jan 1868; Elen Marie b 25 May 1870, d 16 June 1898, m 21 May 1895 Cato to Edward Hansen 1860-1938; Anna Margrethe b 30 Oct 1872, m *Joseph Jacobson; Albert b 21 Aug 1874, d 10 Feb 1952, m 1 Nov 1910 Gjerpen to Hannah Christine daughter of *Ole Hansen. (Larson: Larson Holm Our Family Tree) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 14
ANNA MARIA LARSON (d. 1928) Aged Resident Dies At Home of Her Son Mrs. Marie Larson Kjore, who celebrated her ninety sixth birthday a week ago, died at the home of her son, Albert Larson, near Madsen Station Monday, her demise being peaceful and due to infirmities incident to age. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon with services at the Jerpen church. Rev. A.O. White officiating. Burial will be at the Jerpen cemetery. Mrs. Larson Kjore was a pioneer resident of the county. She is survived by a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 07, 1928, Page 2 *********** Madson news: On Monday Mrs. Marie Larson Kjore of our community passed away at the home of her son Albert. Although being confined to her bed for some weeks, Mrs. Larson suffered no sickness, dying from old age. She was ninety-six years old, having attained her last birthday a little more than a week ago. She is survived by four daughters and three sons and a large number of grandchildren. the funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon from the Jerpen church, Rev. A.O. White officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 07, 1928, Page 11 ******** [2/25/1832 - 3/5/1928]
ANNE LARSON (d. 1892) Annie Larsen Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie Larsen Event Type Death Event Date 1892 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 56 Marital Status Married Race w Birth Date 14 Oct 1835 Birth Year (Estimated) 1836 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Nov Luth Spouse's Name Christ Larsen "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Annie Larsen, 1892; citing Death, Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** [1835 - 9/19/1892]
BERTHE MARIE LARSON Mrs. Bertha Larson, wife of Andrew Larson, deceased, died at the home of her son, Albert, after an illness of several months, death being due to old age. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. They are Louis of Wittenberg, Mrs. Joseph Jacobson and Albert of Madson Station. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Gjerpen church, Rev. A. O. White officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 19, 1925 P. 5
CLARA LARSON (d. 1983) Mrs. Clara Larson, 81, a resident of Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, April 21, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato, Manitowoc County. Mrs. Larson, nee Clara Cisler, was born Sept. 1, 1901, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret Cenfeld Cisler. She was married to Hiram Larson in 1922 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1973. Survivors include a brother, Charles Cisler of Whitelaw and a sister, Mayme Larson of Manitowoc. A son, Eugene, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1983 P. 3 ******** [1901 - 4/21/1983] (b. 1 Sept. 1901/d. Apr. 1983/SSDI)
CHRISTIAN LARSON (d. 1887) Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1887) Christian Larson of Cato died on Saturday last of dropsy. He was a man of robust health until last fall, but it was only within the last few weeks that his disease showed dangerous symptoms. He was born at Gerpen, Norway, but left there when a young man. He settled on his farm in Cato 30 years ago and has resided there since continuously. He was quite prosperous as a farmer being one of that intelligent class who use their minds. Mr. Larson was a man of broad and liberal views and was well informed on current events. At various times he held town office and always discharged the duties of the position with fidelity. His death is a loss to the community in which he lived. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 13, 1912 pg. 1 ******** Christian Larsen Hoppestad, son of Lars Christensen and Karen Madsdatter, brother *Mads, sister m *Amund Jorgen Jacobsen, b 28 Oct 1832 Hoppestad nedre in Gjerpen, d 18 June 1887 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1854 with his brother Mads. Farmer in Cato. m 12 Aug 1857 Gjerpen to Anna, daughter of *Peder Madsen and Maren Halvorsdatter, b 16 Oct 1835 Boe in Gjerpen, d 19 Sept 1892 Cato. Immigrated 1847 with her parents. Children: Karen Marie b 21 June 1859, m *Martin R. Madson; Laura Petrine b 5 June 1863, d 1931; Hanna b 11 Nov 1865, m *Christian Larson; *Hiram Peter, b 7 May 1873. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 38 ******** [1837 - 6/18/1887]
CHRISTIAN LARSON (d. 1941) Christian Larson, 75, retired town of Cato farmer, died in his sleep last night at the homestead farm operated by his son, Orvin. His death was discovered this morning when he did not arise at the usual hour. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence and at 2 o’clock at the Gejrpen church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be removed to the residence Friday afternoon where it may be viewed until the hour of the funeral. Mr. Larson was born in Cato Nov. 20, 1865, and with the exception of eight years when he lived in Minnesota he spent his entire life in Manitowoc county. He married Miss Hannah Larson in 1896. She died six years ago. He is survived by two sons, Orvin on the homestead farm, and Milton, a member of the Manitowoc police department; one brother, Oscar Larson of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Eichoff of Wittenberg, Wis., and Mrs. D. E. Burkee of Minneapolis; and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 7, 1941 P. 2 ******** Christian Larson, son of *Ole Larsen Kjrer and Anne Marie Christiansdatter, b 20 Nov 1865 bp Manitowoc County, d 7 Dec 1941. Moved to St Hilaire, Minnesota, when he married, but returned to farm in Manitowoc Rapids (there 1905-). m 12 Feb 1896 Gjerpen to Hanna, daughter of *Christian Larsen Hoppestad and Anna Pedersdatter, b 11 Nov 1865 bp Gjerpen, d 9 March 1935. Children: Orwin Chester b 8 Nov 1896 St Hilaire, d 11 Sept 1944; Milton Arthur b 5 July 1903 bp Gjerpen, d 12 May 1954, m 19 June 1926 to Luella Shimek b 1902. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 38 ******** [1865 - 5/7/1941]
CHRISTINE LARSON Mrs. Christine Larson, 84, died Monday morning at the home of a nephew, Ray Mason, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc. She had been ill one week. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church (Gjerpen), Valders,the Rev. M.A. Melby of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Larson was born Dec. 4, 1879, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Ole and Caroline Findahl Hanson. She was married to Albert Larson Nov. 1, 1910, at Faith Lutheran Church and the couple operated a dairy farm in the Town of Cato. Her husband preceded her in death in 1952. She was a member of Ladies Aid Society of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include three brothers, Isaac and Gerhard of the Town of Cato and Valdemer of Washburn; two sisters, Mrs. Nella Mason of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Inga Larson of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. A brother and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Two Rivers Reporter, July 29, 1963 P. 2 ******** The marriage of Miss Christina Hanson and Albert Larsen well known young people of Cato was celebrated at Jerpen Church Tuesday and was followed by a large wedding reception and dinner at the home of the bride's parents. A number of city people were among the guests at the wedding. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Nov. 2, 1910 ******** [12/4/1878 - 7/29/1963]
CLARA LARSON (d. 1931) Abandon Intensive Search For Mrs. Hiram Larson, Missing Woman Intensive search for Mrs. Hiram Larson, 58, Cato woman who disappeared from her home early last Saturday morning and who it was believed ended her life by jumping into the river near the Oslo dam, has been abandoned, with no trace having been found of her. In addition to dragging the river, along whose banks footprints of the missing woman were found in the soft earth, clumps of woods were searched as well as all barns and outbuildings in the vicinity of the Larson home. There is a strong belief that while mentally deranged she may have hidden away in some out of the way place, but searchers have thus far not been able to find trace of her. However, relatives will continue their efforts in hopes of clearing up the mystery of Mr. Larson’s disappearance. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 24, 1931 P. 15 ********* Still Missing Aid of over 1,000 police and sheriff departments in middle-western states has been sought in the efforts to locate Mrs. Hiram Larson, 58 year old Oslo resident who disappeared from her farm home three weeks ago tomorrow morning. A reward of $200 for information leading to her whereabouts has been posted by her husband. Mrs. Larson is described as being 58 years of age, five feet seven inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds and her dark hair is becoming gray. She is believed to have worn a dark dress and, possibly, a man’s coat at the time she left the residence. Relatives believe that she may be suffering from amnesia and wandered away after several weeks of dragging the Manitowoc river failed to result in the discovery of her body. A search of woods in the vicinity of the home west of Oslo was fruitless. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 11, 1931 P. 3 ******** MRS. H. LARSON IS FOUND MILES FROM HER HOME Farm Worker Finds Body Resting on Rock in River To End Long Search A second violent death victim to be found on the Oscar Wrolson farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids within the past several years was located this morning when the lifeless body of Mrs. Hiram Larson, 58-year-old Cato Route 1, resident, who disappeared from her home early on the morning of November 21, was discovered floating in the Manitowoc river flowing through the farm. The discovery was made by Theodore Osulson, living on a nearby farm, and he reported the finding of the body to county authorities shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. Belief of relatives that Mrs. Larson had ended her life in the river soon after she disappeared from her home was borne out with the finding of the body after weeks of effort in dragging the river above and below the Oslo dam had proved to be fruitless. When found, the body was resting on a rock and would probably have floated down the river when the dam was again opened as it took little effort to dislodge the body from its resting place. The remains were found about three miles down the river from the family home in the township of Cato. Believed Amnesia Victim At the time Mrs. Larson disappeared relatives expressed the fear that she may have become a victim of amnesia and walked away. She had been in ill health for some time previous to her disappearance and relatives had expressed concern over her condition. When she left her home she was believed to have placed a light coat over her shoulders and then walked out into the night, the discovery of her body this morning indicating that she walked or fell into the river. When dragging operations, aided by the coast guardsmen at Two Rivers and deputy sheriffs of the county, failed to result in the discovery of the body, aid of authorities in all middle western states was sought and a reward of $200 for information leading to the discovery of her whereabouts was posted by the husband. The reward will be paid over to Theodore Osulson. Body Well Preserved Althouth the body was believed to have been in the river for about 30 days, it showed little deterioration and there were no marks to indicate that Mrs. Larson had suffered any accident or injury. Sheriff Herman Carstens and Coroner W.G. Kemper were at the scene soon after being notified and they in turn informed relatives of the dead woman of the discovery of the body. The finding of the body on the farm was the second in several years on the property. Oscar Wrolson now serving an 18 year term in Waupun for the murder of his wife after a jury in Circuit court here had found him guilty of murder in the second degree. Life Long Resident Mrs. Larson, nee Clara Larson, was a life-long resident of Manitowoc county and was born at Madsen Station 58 years ago. Besides the widower, she is survived by two sisters in Chicago and a brother and sister in Manitowoc county. Funeral services are expected to be held Wednesday afternoon from the family home with interment at the Gjerpen church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 21, 1931 P. 1 ****** [8/17/1873 - 11/21/1931]
DEBRA LYNN LARSON Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, 1207 Division St. Manitowoc, who was born and died Sunday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gjerpen Church, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, the Rev. Jerry Moe officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Larson is the former LaVerne Naidl. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral arrangements were by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 23, 1958 pg. M-15 ******** [6/22/1958 - 6/22/1958]
ELLSWORTH JOHN LARSON Ellsworth John Larson, age 84, a former Valders resident, died on Thursday evening, November 14, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. He was born on June 19, 1929 in Valders, son of the late Leonard and Ethel (Torrison) Larson. Ellsworth was a graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1948. He then served in the US Army from August 24, 1954 until August 13, 1956. During his years in service, he received the Good Conduct and Expert Rifle Medals. Ellsworth was a farmer on the Larson family farm for many years until his retirement. He also was employed as a commercial dairy milk hauler for Lake to Lake Dairy. Survivors include his twin sister: Elline Brick, Novi, MI; two brothers-in-law: Ralph Rydzewski, Valders, Allan (Bud) Erickson, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Bernice Ann Rydzewski, Dolores and Leonard Pfeffer, Betty Lou Erickson, Charles Brick. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Graveside services will be held at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Erica Cunningham. Ellsworth’s cremated remains will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders, next to his parents. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. A special thank you to his guardians: Ann Krueger and Nan Oswald and the staff of Shady Lane for their care and compassion given to Ellsworth. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter November 20, 2013
ETHEL LARSON Mrs. Leonard Larson, 60, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died of a heart attack at 12:30 a.m. Saturday while being driven home following an evening of visiting with friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. J. Moe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Ethel Torrison was born Nov. 23, 1897, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Goodnow and Annie Gunderson Torrison. After her marriage to Leonard Larson Aug. 21, 1921 she made her home at Valders, later moving to Rt. 1, Manitowoc, where the couple resided ever since. She was a member of the Women’s Federated Missions of the church, the American Legion auxiliary at Valders and the Progressive Homemakers Club. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, (private); son (private); three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Christianson, Mrs. Joel Johnson and Mrs. Leonard Johnston, all of Valders; a brother Orin Torrison of Rt. 1, Reedsville and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 26, 1958 P. 11 ******** Notes form Madsen Mr. Leonard Larson of Madsen Station and Miss Ethel Torrison of Rockland were united in marriage by Rev. A. O. White at Valders church on August 17 at 6 o'clock. The couple were attended by the Misses Irene Torrison and Babe Holts and Kenneth Larson and Orin Torrison and little Miss Alice Larson acting as flower girl. A wedding supper was served to about 150 guests at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. G. Torrison of Rockland. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Larson of Sheboygan, Mrs. C. Jackson, son Abel and two daughters and Miss Inga Torrison of Chicago. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 25, 1921 ******** [11/23/1897 - 4/26/1958]
EUGENE V. LARSON Eugene V. Larson, 57, of 3910 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died at his residence. Memorial services will be 8:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Jerpin Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside rites accorded by Amvets Post No 99. Cremation will take place prior to memorial services. Mr. Larson was born Dec. 26, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Hiram Larson and Clara Cisler Larson. He attended schools at Manitowoc. He entered military services in April of 1943 with the Army Air Force Military Police and was discharged in 1944. He married Elizabeth Wetenkamp April 6, 1945, at Manitowoc. Mr. Larson was an operator engineer, retiring in 1980. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard J. and Mary Larson of Manitowoc, and David G. Larson of Milwaukee; his mother, Clara Larson of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home Monday from 7 p.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, March 26, 1982
HANNAH LARSON MRS. LARSON DIES FRIDAY Manitowoc Rapids Woman Will Be Buried On Tuesday Mrs. Christ Larson, 69, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at her home in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, following a heart attack. She was born in the Town of Cato, Nov. 11, 1865, her maiden name being Hanna Larson. Survivning are the widower, two sons, Orvin at home, and Milton of Manitowoc, one brother, Hiram Larson of Cato, and two grand- children. The body will be removed to the residence from the Berge undertaking parlors at Valders Sunday at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be con- ducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 o'clock at the Gjerpen church. The Rev. E.A. Fretheim will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 2, 1935 p.4 ******** [11/11/1865 - 3/1/1935]
HIRAM LARSON (d. 1936) FIND FARMER DEAD IN BED Services for Hiram Larson To Be Held On Sunday Hiram P. Larson, 63, Cato farmer, was found dead in bed on the homestead farm two miles east of the village of Clarks Mills yesterday. Mr. Larson, whose wife died five years ago, occupied the farm and engaged Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hefke to help him. He worked as usual Wednesday but in the evening complained of feeling tired. He retired early. When the Hefkes went to call him yesterday morning he was dead. He is believed to have suffered a stroke of apoplexy during the night. Funeral Sunday Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the homestead and at 2:30 o’clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Larson was born at Cato and spent his entire life farming. He married Miss Clara Larson. She died five years ago. Survivors are a niece, Mrs. Henry Vetter, Manitowoc Rapids; and three nephews, Howard Madson, Elmhurst, Ill., Aaron Larson, Manitowoc Rapids, Milton Larson, city. The body will be removed to the home from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 4, 1936 P. 8 ******** Hiram Peter Larson, son of *Christian Larsen Hoppestad and Anne Madson, b 7 May 1873 bp Manitowoc County, d 1936. Farmer in Cato. m 10 June 1896 Gjerpen to Qara Christine, daughter of *Kittel Larsen and Kari Johnsdatter, b 18 Aug 1873 bp Gjerpen, d 1931. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 85 ******* [5/7/1873 - 12/3/1936]
HIRAM A. LARSON (d. 1973) Hiram Larson, 75, of Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Larson was born Jan. 11, 1898, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Osman and Mary Jenson Larson. He was captain of the Manitowoc Fire Department from Sept. 23, 1918, until his retirement Dec. 31, 1941. He married Clara Cisler at Gjerpen, locating at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son, Eugene, of Manitowoc, a brother, Louis, of Rockwood; a sister, Mrs. George (Henrietta) Denk, of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Wis. January 27, 1973 ******** [Hirman A. Larson/1898 - 1/27/1973] (11 Jan 1898/15 Jan 1973/SSDI)
INGA O. LARSON Mrs. Oscar Larson, 85,of 2503 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Oson will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Manitowoc County. Mrs. Larson, nee Inga O. Hanson, was born Nov. 25, 1886, in Manitowoc county, daughter of the late Ole and Caroline Findal Hanson. She was married to Oscar Larson Sept. 1, 1909, at Gjerpen. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato until 1936 when they moved to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July 7, 1957. Mrs. Larson was a member of the American Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include five sons, Ralph of Oshkosh, Grant, Donald, Reuben and Harlan of Manitowoc, four daughters, Mrs. Harland (Marie) Krueger of Rt. 1 Kiel, Mrs. Harry (Gladys) Bull of Manitowoc, Edna Larson of Texas and Mrs. Burnett (Ida) Benson of Portland, Ore., 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Two daughters, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a great grandson, a great granddaughter, seven sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1972 ******** [11/25/1886 - 9/9/1972]
ISAK LARSEN Isak Larsen Kjaer, son of Lars Larsen Kjaer, bp 2 Nov 1806 Gjerpen, d 4 Oct 1890 bur Gjerpen. Lived at Nordre Brrekkejord in Gjerpen. Immigrated 1849. Manitowoc 1850; farmer in Cato 1860-. m 2 Nov 1837 Gjerpen to Marl Anne, daughter of Christen Larsen and Elen, b 7 Sept 1813 Borgestadholmen in Gjerpen, d 24 March 1902 bur Gjerpen. Children: Lars b 6 Dec 1837, d 30 Aug 1865; Christen b 25 Dec 1841, d 26 Nov 1862 Louisville, Kentucky. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 95 ******** [1806 - 10/4/1890]
JOHN K. LARSON John K. Larson, 76, lifelong county resident, died early today at the farm home in Cato, now operated by his son, Kenneth. He suffered a stroke Friday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Larson home and at 2 o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Larson was born on the homestead farm in 1867 where he spent his entire life, and in 1895 married Miss Rognal Throdson. She died in 1941. Survivors are two sons, Leonard and Kenneth of Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Schnell of Liberty, Mrs. Robert Worthington, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Hanson of Chicago, Mrs. Otto Berge of Valders. The body will be moved to the Larson home Monday noon from the Berge funeral home, Valders, and may be viewed until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 23, 1943 p.2 ******** John K. Larson, son of *Kittel Larsen and Kari Johnsdatter, b 19 May 1866 bp Gjerpen, d 1943. Farmer in Cato. m 29 Oct 1895 Gjerpen to Ragnild, daughter of *Engebret Trondsen and Guro Eriksdatter, b 4 March 1871 bp Manitowoc County, d 1941. Children: Leonard Ellsworth b 15 Sept 1896, d 2 Jan 1979 Manitowoc, m 17 Aug 1921 to Ethel daughter of *G. T. Torrison; Kennett Gordon b 30 March 1900, d 1979 Manitowoc, m 6 April 1929 Reedsville to Josephine Wiegert; Ruth Janetta b 29 Jan 1903, d 25 Dec 1917; Esther Marie b 30 Dec 1907, d 10 Dec 1979 Manitowoc, ml 26 Nov 1928 Gjerpen to Walter W. Schnell d 1964, m2 18 Nov 1967 Manitowoc to Walter Wagner d 1975; Allice May b 7 March 1911. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 109 ******** [1866 - 1/23/1943]
JOSEPHINE LARSON Josephine Larson, age 83, a resident of St. Mary’s Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, formerly of Route 1, Cato, died Thursday, July 21, 1994, at St. Mary’s Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, 1994, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Gjerpen Cemetery, town of Cato. She was born October 12, 1909, in Cato, daughter of the late Vitus and Emma Klann Wiegert. She married Kenneth Larson April 6, 1929, at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He preceded her in death August 6, 1979. She is a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, John and LaVerne Larson, Manitowoc, Kenneth and Audrey Larson, Cato, Richard and Donna Larson, Nokesville, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Dale Skatrud, Moorhead, Minn.; one sisters, Gertrude Hanson, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Emily Wieert, Route 2, Two Rivers, Sophie Wiegert, Potter, Wis., Emily Wiegert, Valders; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 special nieces, Bernice Ann Rydzewski and Judy Wrolson; special friends, Laurie, Tim and Nathan Rowinski and Mary Haupt. She was preceded in death by her husband, one granddaughter, six brothers and three sisters. Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1994 P. A2 ******** [Josephine Larson/10/12/1909 - 7/21/1994]
KARE LARSON Notes from Madsen Mrs. Kari Larson, nee Votstead, one of the oldest settlers passed away of infirmities incident to old age last week Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Berge of Valders, where she had gone to visit a short time before. She was born in Torda, Norway, June 14, 1831, so about a month ago, celebrated her 98th birthday. She came to this country at the age of 23 years and two years later was married to Kittel Larson and settled on the farm now owned by the oldest son, John Larson, and with whom she made her home. She is survived by six daughters and two sons and all were present at her funeral. They are: Mrs. Annie Hanson and Mrs. Louise Johnson of Chicago; Mrs. Cornelie Johnson, Mrs. K.O. Berge and Mrs. Otto Berge of Valders; Mrs. Hiram Larson and John Larson of this place and Oscar Larson of Sheboygan. Her husband preceded her in death fourteen years ago and also a son that drowned at the age of 17 years about forty years ago. She had twenty-six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Six of her grandsons were her pallbearers and five granddaughters carried flowers. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the home here, where she had lived for sixty-five years to Jerpen Church where Rev. A. O. Alfson, her pastor for forty-three years, spoke in the Norwegian language and her pastor now, Rev. A. O. White, spoke in the English language. She was a true Christian woman and loved by all that knew her. Those that attended her funeral from away were Tom Stensland of Edgerton, Julius Stensland and Arthur Johnsono from Chicago and Mrs. Edwards from Manitowoc. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 5, 1920
KENNETH G. LARSON SR. Kenneth G. Larson, 79, of Route 1, Cato, died Monday, Aug. 6, in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. Mr. Larson was born March 30, 1900, in the Town of Cato, son of the late John and Reginald Tronson Larson. He was a farmer all his life. He married Josephine Wiegert April 6, 1929, in St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville by the Rev. Henry Koch. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth E. and Audrey of Route 1, Cato, John E. and LaVerne of Manitowoc, and Richard E. and Donn of Woodbridge, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Rev. Dale Skatrud of Casper, Wyo.; a sister, Esther Wagner of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Deborah; two sisters, Ruth and Alice, and a brother, Leonard. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Fuenral Home, Valders, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and in the church from noon until the time of service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1979 P. 3 ******** [Kenneth G. Larson Sr./3/30/1900 - 8/6/1979]
KITTEL LARSON Kittel Larsen Gautefald, son of Lars Knudsen and Aslaug Kittelsdatter, b 29 Aug 1829 Terdal, d 5 June 1906 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1854. Farmer in Cato. m 16 Jan 1856 Gjerpen to Karl, daughter of *John Knudsen Volstad and Thuri Johnsdatter, b 14 June 1831 Norway, d 27 July 1920. Children: Anne Torine b 30 April 1856; Louise Julia b 19 Feb 1859; Alette Cornelie b 16 April 1861, m *Knud B. Johnson; Lars b 17 Oct 1864, d 13 June 1880; *John b 19 May 1866; Marie Cicilie b 9 June 1869, m *Knud O. Berge; Klara Kristine b 18 Aug 1873, m *Hiram Larson; Anna Sofie b 13 Oct 1875, m *Otto G. Berge; Oskar b 9 June 1879. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 128 ******** Kittel Larson birth: 1830 Norway death: 5 June 1906 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cato residence: 1906 Cato, Wis. father: Lars Knuteson mother: Aslane Kittleson spouse: Carrie Johnson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LARS LARSON (d. 1880) On Sunday last a young fellow named Larson, aged 17, was drowned in the mill pond near Murphy's mill at the Branch River. He was in swimming with a number of boys all of whom were younger than himself, and got into deep water. The boys who were with him became so excited that they were unable to render any assistance, although the area of water so deep as to be dangerous was quite small. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 17, 1880
LAURA LARSON (d. 1931) LAURA LARSON, 68, PASSES AWAY Sunday AT HOMESTEAD FARM Miss Laura Larson, 68, passed away on Sunday at the homestead farm on the River road in the town of Cato. The deceased was a daughter of Christian Larson, deceased, and was born on the homestead July 5, 1863. The farm is now conducted by a brother, Hiram. Two sisters, Mrs. Christ Larson, Manitowoc, and Mrs. M.R. Madson, Chicago, and a brother, Hiram, survive. Burial will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen church, with Rev. E.R. Freitheim officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 10, 1931 P.2 ******** [7/5/1863 - 8/9/1931]
LAVERNE M. LARSON Mrs. John (Laverne) Larson, age 61, of 813 Park St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, July 14, 1998, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 1998, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Olson will officiate, with burial to follow in Gjerpen Cemetery, town of Cato. The former Laverne Naidl was born April 6, 1937, in Manitowoc, daughter of Elsie Dickert Naidl and the late Arthur Naidl Sr. She was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On April 27, 1957, Laverne married John E. Larson. Laverne was secretary of the Manitowoc Boy Scout office, retiring in 1994, and for the past 3 years she worked at the McDonald’s restaurant in Manitowoc. Laverne was very active in Cub and Boy Scouting for the last 28 years, serving on many units including District Council, Regional, and National events. She received numerous awards, including The Scouters Key District Award of Merit, Lutheran Lamb Award, Silver Beaver Award, Distinguished Commissioner Award, Modern Woodman of America Community Award, Cub & Boy Scout ood Badge Beads, Order of the Arrow Advisor of the Year, Founders Award, and The Vigil Honor. She was active in the Manitou Girl Scout Council for 22 years, and served as Girl Scout leader of Troop #176 from Brownies through the Senior Scouts. She was a former president of Our Saviors Altar Guild of First Lutheran Church and served on the First Lutheran Church council and the Board of Christian Servanthood of the church. Survivors include her husband, John, Manitowoc; her mother, Elsie Naidl, rural Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Julie Larson, Manitowoc, Jeffrey and Jennifer Larson, Milwaukee, and David and Janie Larson, Fort Campbell, Ky.; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bill Schuk, West Allis, Wis.; nine grandchildren, Joshua, Megan, Tiffany, Ryan, Amy, Katherine, Brandon, Nicole, and Adam; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Sharon Naidl, rural Manitowoc, and Arthur Jr. and Darcy Naidl, rural Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Donald Kloster, Northfield, Minn.; two special aunts, Hilda Wuellner, Manitowoc, and Clara Swetlik, rural Manitowoc. Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Naidl Sr.; and an infant daughter, Debra. Relative and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Thursday from 4-8 pm., and on Friday at First Lutheran Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to the Bay Lakes Council Boy Scouts of America or First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1998 P. 2
LEONARD LARSON Leonard E. Larson 82, of Route 1, Valders, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon in Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Route 1, Manitowoc. Mr. Larson was born Sept. 15, 1896, in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late John K. and Ragnild Thondson Larson. He married Ethel J. Torrison Aug. 17, 1921, in West Valders Church. Mr. Larson owned and operated a farm on Route 1, Manitowoc. He was a veteran serving with the United States Army, a member of American Legion Thompson-Burkard Post of Valders and Citizens of Manitowoc. Mrs. Larson preceded him in death April 26, 1958. Survivors include a son, Ellsworth of Route 1, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice Ann and Ralph Rydzewski of Valders, Dolores and Leonard Pfeffer and Betty Lou and Allan Erickson of Manitowoc and Elline and Carl Brick of Livoina, Mich.; a brother Kenneth Larson of Route 1, Cato, a sister Mrs. Esther Wagner of Manitowoc, 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a very special friend, Martha Toston of Manitowoc. Two sisters, Alice and Ruth, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and in the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, January 3, 1979 pg. 3 ******** [Leonard E./9/15/1896 - 1/2/1979]
MARY LARSON Mrs. Osman Larson, 84, was fatally burned Tuesday afternoon at her home, 826 N. Sixth street, when her clothing caught fire from a garbage burner attached to the kitchen range. She died at Holy Family hospital at 7 o’clock last night. Dr. Theodore Teitzgen, county coroner, said there would be no inquest. Dr. Teitgen said that Mrs. Larson apparently poured water into the barbage (sic) burner and the resulting explosion showered her with flames. After running out of the house, she returned to the kitchen, then ran outside again, the coroner said. Her screams attracted the attention of neighbors and her sons, Oscar and Hiram Larson, who threw snow on her to smother the flames. Oscar was working in the basement and Hiram, a captain in the Manitowoc fire department, was in the garage. She was taken to the hospital in the county ambulance which was pressed into service by the police whose ambulance was out on another call. Dr. Teitgen said that third degree burns covered Mrs. Larson’s body. The shock and burns caused her death. She lived for about four hours after being removed to the hospital. Funeral Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Larson will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattwa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Mrs. Larson, nee Mary Jenson, was born in Norway in 1857 and when a child accompanied her parents to America. They settled in this city. Sixty years ago she was married to Osman Larson. He died in 1907. Survivors are four sons, Captain Hiram Larson of the Manitowoc fire department, Oscar, Louis and Markey, all of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Anderson and Henrietta of this city, Mrs. William Michel of Shoto; two brothers, Ole Jenson of Tigerton, Wis., and John Jenson of Branch. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday afternoon until the hour of services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 21, 1942 P. 2 (Note: Birth year is off by 2 years from tombstone) ******** [1859 - 1/20/1942]
OLE LARSON (d. 1916) Ole Larsen Kjrer, son of Lars Larsen and Anne Olsdatter, brother *Andreas, b 7 Aug 1832 Kjrer in Gjerpen, d 24 Aug 1916 bur Gjerpen. Farmer at Kjaer. Immigrated 1862 with his wife, children, and father. Farmer in Cato. m 1 Dec 1859 Gjerpen to Anne Marie, daughter of Christian Davidsen and Margrete Olsdatter, brother *David, halfbrothers *Christian, *Johan, and *Halvor Pedersen, b 25 Feb 1832 Holm in Gjerpen, d 5 March 1928. Children: Maren Anne, b 23 Sept 1860, d 5 May 1936 St Hilaire, Minnesota, m 16 March 1881 Gjerpen to Anton son of *Anders Aabol, moved to Polk County, Minnesota; Lars b 4 March 1862 Gjerpen in Norway; Laura b 18 June 1863 bp Gjerpen, Wisconsin, d 1 Dec 1949, m 8 Nov 1885 to William F. Eickhoff 1860-1944; *Christian b 20 Nov 1865; Karen Andrea b 16 Sept 1868, d 11 June 1956, m 13 June 1888 Gjerpen Church to Borre Eriksen Borkee 1856-1918, merchant, St Hilaire; Ida Matilde b 23 June 1871, m *Emil Vetting; Martin b 17 Feb 1874, d Dec 1943, m 30 Sept 1902 to Rose A. Janachek 1879-1965; Oskar b 20 Oct 1876, d 9 July 1957, m 1 Sept 1909 Gjerpen to Inga Othelia daughter of *Ole Hansen. His father may be the Lars Kjaerra who died 30 Aug 1865 bur Manitowoc County. (Larson: Larson Holm Our Family Tree) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 183 ******** [8/7/1832 - 8/24/1916]
ORVIN CHESTER LARSON Orvin C. Larson, 47, Cato farmer, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Larson was born at St. Halaire, Minn., in 1896 and came to this county with his parents when a child. He lived in this city for a number of years and in 1933 purchased a farm on route 1, Cato, which he had since operated. His only survivor is a brother, Officer Milton Larson of the Police Department. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 12, 1944 P. 2
OSCAR LARSON Oscar Larson, 81, of 841 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had suffered a stroke Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. W.A. Ballerud will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery in the Town of Cato. Mr. Larson was born in the Town of Cato Oct. 20, 1876, son of the late Ole and Marie Holm Larson. He married Inga Hanson Sept. 1, 1909, and the couple located on the homestead farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc, remaining there until 1936. The couple came to Manitowoc where Mr. Larson was employed by the city until his retirement in 1950. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Harland Krueger of Rt. 1, Kiel, Mrs. Harry Bull of Manitowoc, Miss Ida Larson of Washington D.C., and Mrs. Stan Ketchell of Buffalo, N.Y.; five sons, Ralph of LaMesa, Calif., and Grant, Donald, Reuben and Harlan of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 8, 1957 pg. M-15 ******** [1876 - 7/7/1957]
OSCAR E. LARSON (d. 1968) Oscar Edward Larson, 82, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Hoy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Cato. Mr. Larson was born March 3, 1886, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Osman and Mary Jensen Larson. He was a fireman and worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1951. Survivors include two brothers, Louis, of Rockwood and Hiram, of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. William Michel, of Two Rivers and Mrs. George Denk Sr. of Manitowoc. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 24, 1968 P. 2 (Note: Birth year doesn't match tombstone by 1 year) ******** [1885 - 6/23/1968]
OSMAN LARSON Osman Larson, residing on the river road is dead, aged 52 years. He had been ill for some time. A widow and eight children survive. The funeral will be held Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 28, 1907 ******** Osmund Larson, son of *Andreas Larsson and Gro Steensdatter, b 24 Feb 1859 bp Gjerpen, d 26 June 1907 bur Gjerpen. Farmer in Manitowoc Rapids. m 5 April 1884 Manitowoc to Marl, daughter of *Ole Jensen and Birgitte Gundersdatter, b Aug 1859 Amli in Setesdal, d 20 Jan 1942 Manitowoc. Children: Regina Berthina b 30 June 1884 Tigerton, m 20 Aug 1910 Gjerpen to Albert son of *Nels M. Anderson; Oskar Edward b 3 March 1886; Alvine Thomine b 28 May 1888, m 22 April 1911 Gjerpen to William John Michel b 1887; Louis Gerhard b 6 Dec 1890 Manitowoc Rapids, d 24 March 1986 Manitowoc, m 29 June 1921 Gjerpen to Mamie Cisler 1893-1991; Morkie Orlis b 3 May 1893; Henrietta Eveline b 30 Jan 1896, d 28 Feb 1897; Hiram Arthur b 11 Jan 1898; Henrietta Eveline b 4 Jan 1901, d 21 May 1990 Manitowoc, m 26 Jan 1946 Manitowoc to George P. Denk, d 8 July 1988. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 183, 184 ******** [2/24/1859 - 6/26/1907]
RAGNILD LARSON Hold Services For Mrs. John Larson Of Town Of Cato St. Nazianz, Wis.—Funeral services for Mrs. John K. Larson, 70, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, who passed away at her home in the town of Cato after a short illness, were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, at the family home and at 2 p.m. at the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran church on Highway 151 by the Rev. Martin Trygstad. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were the following neighbors of the deceased: Elmer Evenson, Edwin Knutson, Walter Madson, Orvin Hanson and Charles Christenson. Deceased, whose maiden name was Ragnild Throndson, was born March 4, 1871, in the town of Liberty one mile northeast of St. Nazianz on the farm now owned by Peter Anhalt. She was baptized, confirmed and married by the late Rev. A. O. Olfson. She was united in marriage to John K. Larson on October 29, 1895. Survivors are the widower; four children, Leonard, Kenneth and Alice Larson of the town of Cato, and Mrs. Walter Schnell of Liberty township, eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Mendenhall and Miss Tonetta Throndson, both of Red Bluffs, Calif., and one brother, Otis, of Pacific Grove, Calif. A daughter, Ruth, passed away 24 years ago at the age of 14. Relatives from California were unable to attend the funeral services. Sheboygan Press, Monday, February 3, 1941 P. 2 ******** [3/4/1871 - 1/30/1941]
RUTH JANETTE LARSON MADSEN GIRL, 15, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HERE, DIES SUDDENLY FROM ATTACK OF HEART FAILURE Christmas was saddened in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.K Larsen, R.4, this city, by the sudden death of their daughter, Ruth, aged 15. Miss Larsen died Christmas morning as result of an attack of heart trouble. She had not been ill and her death came without warning while she was planning with the family pleasures for the holiday season. The young girl had been a student at the Manitowoc high school and had a host of young friends here. The funeral was held yesterday from Jerpen church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 29, 1917, Page 7 ******** Notes from Madsen Friday, December 28, Ruth Larson was laid to rest at Jerpen Cemetery. Rev. White spoke in the Norwegian language and Prof. Madsen spoke consolation words to the bereaved family in the English language. Many beautiful floral pieces were laid on the casket as a token of sympathy by relatives and friends. Her three high school mates, also confirmation mates last spring, Hildegard Nelson, Marie Madsen and Myrtile Polsen were flower bearers, also Karen White. Her six cousins were pallbearers. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Leonard and Kenneth and two sisters, Esther and Alice. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 10, 1918
AUGUST H. LECHNER August H. (Augie) Lechner, age 80, formerly of Valders, died peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2002 at North Ridge Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 17, 1921, son of August J. and Frieda M. Lechner in Bronx, N. Y. On Dec. 11, 1960, he married Phyllis Bunke in Minnesota. Augie made a career of serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a B-24 pilot in World War II. He experienced being shot down over Italy, evading capture with two other crewmen, while eight others were immediately captured. Augie continued to serve in the Air Force in missile operations. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after 26 years of active duty. After retiring he moved with his family from California to Manitowoc County. Augie was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Survivors include his wife: Phillis Lechner of Valders; three children, Mark and Renee (Rydzewski) Lechner of San Diego, Calif., Joy and Ryan Carlson of Manitowoc and Jon and Amy (Walsh) Lechner of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren: Cailin and Maren Lechner and Isaac and Adam Carlson and another grandchild due soon. Also a sister, Chris (Lechner) and Ted Fahrenholz and a brother,Fred Lechner, all of New Jersey. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2002 at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders at 3:30 pm. Marcia Solberg will officiate. The family will receive guests an hour before the service. Memorials may be given to the Faith Endowment Fund for support of seminary students. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - June 28, 2002 pg. A3
PHYLLIS J. LECHNER Phyllis J. Lechner, age 76, formerly of Valders, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Phyllis was born on April 12, 1931, in Rushford, Minn., daughter of the late Werner and Helen (Heiden) Bunke. She attended schools in Rushford, Minn., and graduated with the class of 1949 from Rushford High School. She then attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., graduating with the class of 1953. Phyllis married August Lechner Jr. on Dec. 11, 1960, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in Peterson, Minn. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2002. Phyllis taught high school English for many years. She traveled with Global Volunteers teaching English to children all around the world. Phyllis was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Faith Lutheran Church Women; the Lay School of Ministry; and the Wisconsin Friendship Chorus. She was a volunteer in her church and community. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband: August. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Roosevelt St., Valders. The Rev. Bill Gruenstern will officiate. Burial will follow at Gjerpen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, April 14, 2008, at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the Lechner family. Herald Times Reporter, April 11, 2008
SIGRI LINTVEDT *Note: Sigri's husband: Tarjei Sigurdson Lintvedt, b 1767 Norway, d 1830 Norway. Lived at Lintvedt in Bygland. ml Eli Sigurdsdatter, b 1780 Norway, d 1819 Norway. m2 Sigri Olsdatter, b 1782 Norway, d 1870. Immigrated 1850. Lived with the Nils Gulliksen family in Cato. Children: Thore b 1807, ?m *Nils Gulliksen; Sigurd b 1811, d 1835; Anne b Good Friday 1815, m *Nils Gulliksen; Eli b 12 Oct 1819, m *John Gulliksen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 236
EDNA G. LOGATTO Edna Grace Lo Gatto, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Heartland of Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born Edna Larson in Manitowoc on July 23, 1919, daughter of Oscar and Inga Larson. Prior to moving to Ohio, Edna lived and worked in Ft. Worth, Texas. She had retired from nursing and lived in Beavercreek, Ohio since 1996. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Bowen, Beavercreek and Christine Lo Gatto, Ft. Worth, Texas; two sons, Paul Schroeder, Washington, and Orville Schroeder, Oklahoma; two sisters, Marie Krueger, Wisconsin and Ida Benson, California; two brothers, Grant, Wisconsin and Ralph, Missouri; seven grandchildren. Services were held Monday evening, March 27, 2000, at the Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, Ohio. Contributions may be made in Mrs. Lo Gatto's memory to your regional hospice organization. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, March 28, 2000 pg. A2
HERMAN LOOS Herman Loos Dies Suddenly at Home Death attributed to a heart stroke, came to Herman Loos, 60, at his farm home in Cato township Monday morning. He died on the porch of his home, after coming from morning chores in the barn. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Berge funeral home at Valders. Born January 19, 1889 in Schleswig township, Mr. Loos has lived all of his life in this vicinity. He married Miss Sophia Cummings of Liberty in June of 1914. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include his son and three sisters. They are Mrs. John Mertz, Chilton; Mrs. Joseph Baumgartner and Mrs. George ?oessl of St. Nazianz. ******** [1889 - 10/17/1949]
SOPHIA LOOS Mrs. Herman Loos In spite of a determined fight against great odds, Mrs. Herman Loos, 35, of Valders succumbed to death at 10:45 Sunday morning at her home. Every medical aid was used to combat the effects of a few weeks illness of pleural pneumonia and for a time it was hoped she would recover. Though her condition was known to be critical, friends had held out hope for her recovery and announcement of her death came as a great shock. Mrs. Loos was 35 years of age having been born July 1, 1891 in Liberty. Before her marriage of 12 years ago she was Miss Sophia Commings. She leaves her husband, one 17th (sic) month old son, Billie, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Commings who made her home with her. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Gust Rusch of Liberty, Mrs. Charles Pleuss of Rapids, Mrs. Herman Vetter and Mrs. Henry Jonas of Manitowoc, four brothers, Louis Commings of Manitowoc, John of Sheboygan, Fred of Detroit and William Commings of Liberty. One sister, Mrs. Charles Geirz(?) died 17 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon at the home and later at the Liberty church, Rev. Hensel officiating. Burial will be at the Liberty cemetery. Mrs. Loos was a member of the Progressive Club and the Ladies Aid society at Valders where she was widely known. No newspaper named, but Sunday December 12, 1926 on top of obit) ******** [Sophie/1891 - 12/12/1926]
EDNA L. LUTZE Edna L. Lutze, age 90, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, July 11, 2010, at the center. Edna was born July 23, 1919, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Oscar and Hilda (Pederson)Halverson. She was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1937. On Nov. 27, 1943, she married Gerhard Lutze at Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2008. Edna was employed with Lakeshore Technical College at the snack bar for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the mixed choir at Gjerpen Church until its closing and an active altar guild at Redeemer Lutheran Church for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter: Jamie Lutze; three brothers: Robert, Edwin and Lester Halverson; one brother-in-law: Kennard Erickson; one sister-in-law: Ruth Halverson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Eric Kolonich, with burial to follow at Gjerpen Church Cemetery, in the town of Cato. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and again from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. This is to a certain someone who has been so good to me who, through all the years has sacrificed many a luxury For little things for me I know without them I could easily go. Who cleaned us up when we were dirty Scrubbed our faces till they'd shine. Who heard our coughs far in the night and rubbed our chest with turpentine or stopped and aching tooth or ear no one else but Mother Dear. It was she who watched and cared when we had our little ills never failed to be right there To feed us Caster-oil and fills oh, we know who it was alright That waited on us from morn till night. ~Poem written by Edna L. Lutze (Mother's Day 1940) The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, for the compassionate care given to our Mother. Also, a heartfelt thank you to her special niece Karen Naidl who spent many hours at Edna's side. Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 2010
GERHARD H. LUTZE Gerhard H. Lutze, age 89, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at the center. He was born on March 29, 1918, in the Township of Centerville, son of the late Herman and Hertha (Wagner) Lutze. Gerhard served in the United States Army Airborne during World War II. On Nov. 27, 1943, he married Edna Halverson at Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Gerhard owned and operated the family farm until 1966. He also worked as a finishing carpenter for Schwark Builders and later retired from the maintenance department at Holiday House, Manitowoc. Gerhard was a former member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Gerhard was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Jamie Lutze; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Oscar and Hilda Halverson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Robert Halverson, Lester Halverson, Edwin and Ruth Halverson, Kennard Erickson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Miller with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, Cato. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The visitation will continue on Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2008, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 24, 2008
PEDER MADSEN Peder Madsen, son of *Mads Christensen and Anne Olsdatter, b 1 Dec 1803 Nordre Bee in Gjerpen, d 12 Dec 1879 bur Gjerpen. Lived at Nordre Bee. Immigrated 1847 to Manitowoc; moved to the neighborhood of Champlin's mill Nov 1849. Farmer in Cato from 1849. m 1827 to Maren, daughter of Halvor Halvorsen and Margit Gulliksdatter, brother *Rasmus, b 1 April 1794 Norway, d 24 June 1884 bur Gjerpen. Children: Halvor b 16 Aug 1828, d 2 or 7 Feb 1849; Anna b 16 Oct 1835, m *Christian Larsen Hoppestad. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 205 ******** [Pedar Hon Madson/1803 - 12/12/1879]
ALFRED MADSON Alfred Madson, 81, Rt. 1, Manitowoc Rapids, died Monday night after a lingering illness at his homein the Town of Cato. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Samuel Hughs will officiate and burial will be at Gjerpen Church Cemetery. Mr. Madson was born on the homestead farm in Cato, Sept. 1876, son of the late Andrew and Mary Madson. He spent most of his life on the home harm with the exception of a number of years when he worked in the Dakotas. He was a former supervisor of Cato. He married Florence Peterson April 2, 1914. Mr. Madson is survived by his wife, a brother, the Rev. Norman A. Madson of Mankate, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Heinrich Knutson of Valders and Miss Jeannie Madson and Mrs. Alma Christenson of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 3, 1958 pg. T-11 ******** [1876 - 6/2/1958]
ALICE MADSON Mrs. Alice Madson, 89, Route 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 16, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Madson was born Aug. 19, 1895, at Madison, Minn., daughter of the late Oley and Ella Erickson Skatrud. She attended Valders area schools. She was married to Walter Madson Sept. 16, 1916, at Valders West Church. Mrs. Madson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, a former member of Gjerpen Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and member of Ladies Aid and was also a member of Progressive Homemakers Club. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Walter Reinertson of Route 1, Cato; two others, Selmar and Erwin Skatrud of Manitowoc a sister, Mrs. Lillian Torrison of Valders; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, 12:30 p.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1985 P. 3
ANDREW MADSON Death day before yesterday of 63-year old Andrew Madson here following a 2 year illness. He leaves his widow and 10 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907 (d. 13 Aug, 1907, Manitowoc) ******** Andrew Madsen (sic) Had Resided in County 56 Years Andrew Madsen, a resident of the county for 56 years, is dead at his home west of the city, aged 63, death having been due to an illness from which he had been a sufferer for two years. Since last fall, Mr. Madsen had been failing rapidly. Decedent was the father of fourteen children, ten of whom, with the widow survive. With one exception, the children are residents of the county. The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday at 2. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Aug. 14, 1907 ******** Andrew Madson of Cato died Tuesday after a long illness, aged 66 years. He is survived by a wife and ten children. The children are, Mrs. Andrew Thompson, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson, Mrs. Gilbert Knudson, Misses Jennie, Laura and Alma, and Melvin, Alfred and Norman Madson. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, interment at Jerpen cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, August 15, 1907 ******** (1900 Cato census: Andrew Madson b. 1844 age 56; wife Mary age 50; Melvin age 25; Orbena age 19; Laura age 14; Norman age 13; Alma age 12; Jennia age 10) ******** (Manitowoc County death index: Andrew Madson/d. Aug. 13, 1907 vol.8 page 162)
******** Order to hear Petition for Administration. STATE OF WISCONSIN. Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Andrew J. Madson, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of C.M. Madson, of town of Cato, in said county, representing among other things that Andrew J. Madson an inhabitant of said county, on the 15th (sic) day of August, A.D., 1907, at said town died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said C.M. Madson granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of March, 1912, 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 14th day of February 1912. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, February 22, 1912 P. 4
******** Name Andrew Madson Event Type Death Event Date 1907 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato Gender Male Age 63 Marital Status Unknown Race w Birth Date 26 Mar 1843 Birth Year (Estimated) 1844 Birthplace Norway Father's Name Jacob Madson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Lizzie Mother's Birthplace Norway Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 ******** Andrew J. Madson, son of *Jacob Madsen and Ingeborg Andersdatter, b 29 March 1844 Bamble, d 13 Aug 1907. Immigrated 1846 with his parents. Farmer in Cato. m 7 May 1871 to Marit, daughter of *Christian Haaversen and Berit Endresdatter, b 18 Feb 1850 Braaten in Vestre Slidre, d 16 Jan 1912 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1866 with her parents. Children: Jacob Cornelius b 24 Feb 1872, d 14 April 1903; Bella Matilde b 13 March 1873, m *Nels O. Nelson; Kristian Melvin b 5 July 1874, m 18 April 1901 Gjerpen to Marie daughter of *R. Halvorsen; Alfred Martin b 5 Sept 1876, m 2 April 1913 Gjerpen to Florence Annie daughter of *N. P. Peterson; Emma Marie b 3 March 1878, d May 1958, m 3 April 1902 Gjerpen to Anders C. son of *E. Thompson; Hannah Marianne b 5 Oct 1879, d 1969, m 30 Nov 1905 Gjerpen to Gustav son of *Peter Knutson; Orbine Theodora b 11 April 1881, m 1 July 1906 Gjerpen to Gilbert Anderson; Haaver Andreas b 26 March 1883, d 24 March 1896; Ludvig Norman b 17 May 1884, d 25 Aug 1884; Laura Christine b 10 Aug 1885; Arthur Norman b 16 Dec 1886; Alma Martine b 18 March 1888, d 4 Nov 1979 New Holstein, m 16 June 1912 Gjerpen to Clarence Oscar son of *Andrew Christenson d 1933; Jennie Emilie b 8 May 1890; Esther Gertrude b 15 Sept 1894. (Falge 2:468) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 15ANNE GURINE MADSON Death Fri. in Jerpen of 85 yr. old Mrs. Ole Madson of old age debility. The funeral was held Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1903 ******* Mrs. Ole Madson died at her home in Jerpen last Friday, aged 85 years. She came from Gerpen, Norway, now more than half a century ago and located in the country shortly after her arrival in the United States. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Alfson last Saturday and were attended by her two sisters from this city, namely, Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Halvor Peterson. Mrs. Madson lived an upright life and died greatly respected. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 22, 1903 pg. 1 ******* HAD LIVED A LONG TIME. Mrs. Ole Madson Dies at Jerpen at Age of 85 years. Death's messenger has summoned another of the county to eternal rest, the demise of Mrs. Ole Madson occurring at her home in Jerpen Friday. Decedent was 85 years of age and death was due to a general decline. She was a native of Gerpen, Norway and came here in early life and had remained in the vicinity of Jerpen for nearly half a century. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Halvor Peterson, of this city, both of whom attended the funeral which was held at Jerpen this afternoon with Rev. Alfson, officiating. Mrs. Madson had a wide circle of friends in the city, especially among the older residents and her death will be a sorrow to them. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 17, 1903 P.1 ******** [9/5/1815 - 1/16/1903]
CLIFFORD ALMER MADSON CLIFF MADSON SON OF M.R. MADSON DIES Clifford Madson, aged twenty-nine, son of M.R. Madson, a town of Cato farmer, died at the family home Sunday morning. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at one oclock and interment will be from the Jerpen church, Rev. A. O. White officiating. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Toward (sic) and a sister, Ruth. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 22, 1923 P. 4
CHRISTINA MADSON Mrs. Christine Madson, 73, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Madson, nee Christine Griffin, was born June 12, 1900, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late James and Anna Pederson Griffin. She attended the Madsen School. She was married to Palmer Madson Oct. 22, 1919, at Gjerpen Church. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Joy Circle, Senior Citizens and the Altar Guild. Survivors include her husband; two sons, James T. and Lawrence, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Myron (Vivian) Herzog, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Petri, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and Mrs. Ellis (Jean) Eichmann, of Valders; two brothers, Edwin, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and Victor, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Nora) Mason, of Valders, Mrs. Juel (Janet) Madsen and Mrs. Fred (Irene) Schwalbe, of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, Gordon, and a daughter, Grace, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, March 30, 1974 P. 12 ******** [6/12/1899 - 3/30/1974]
EDWINA MADSON Edvina Madson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Edvina Madson Event Type Death Event Date 1905 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Gender Female Age 17 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 16 May 1888 Birth Year (Estimated) 1888 Birthplace Cato, Father's Name Theodore Madson Father's Birthplace Cato, Mother's Name Lena Madson Mother's Birthplace Cato, "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Edvina Madson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Edvina Madson Gender Female Death Date 27 Dec 1905 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 17 Birth Date 16 May 1888 Birthplace Cato Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Theodore Madson Father's Birthplace Cato Mother's Name Lena "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** [5/16/1888 - 12/27/1905]
FLORENCE A. MADSON Mrs. Alfred A. Madson, 80, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow of Liberty will officiate and burial will be in Jerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Mrs. Madson, nee Florence Peterson, was born April 11, 1892, at Chicago, daughter of the late Nels and Andrien Anderson Peterson. She was married to Alfred A. Madson in 1907 at Gjerpen. He preceded her in death in 1958. Survivors include a brother, Elmer, of Hartland, Wis., and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance from 6 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening until the time of service on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 21, 1972 P. 3 ******** [4/11/1892 - 4/20/1972]
GORDON PALMER MADSON Gordon Palmer Madson, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Madson of the town of Cato, died yesterday at the Wisconsin General hospital in Madison where he had been a patient for five days with rheumatic fever. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2:30 at the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev. N. A. Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Gordon Madson was born Dec. 23, 1924 in Manitowoc. He attended Valders high school and worked on his father’s farm until entering the army Oct. 12, 1946. He was discharged April 2, 1948, after overseas service in Japan. Survivors are the parents, two brothers, (private) and three sisters, (private). The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. The family requests that there be no military rites at the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 2, 1948 P. 2
GRACE MADSON MOURN DEATH OF BABE Grace Eva, month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Madson, Gjerpen, died at the home of her parents Wednesday. The Rev. E.A. Fretheim will condcut funeral services at the home at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon and at the Gjerpen church immediately afterward. Burial will be at Gperpen (sic). A sister, (private), and two brothers, (private), with the parents are survivors. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 3, 1931 P.3 ******** MADSON, Grace Eva-Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Madson, Gjerpen, died Dec. 2 at home. Survived by parents, two brothers, one sister. Funeral services Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. from Gjerpen church, the Rev. Fretheim officiating. Manitowoc Evening Times, Friday, December 4, 1931 P.3
GUNDER MADSON Death in Town Cato, on Sat., of Gunder Madson, father of M.G. Madson, the president of the M.G. Madson Seed Company here in Manitowoc. The deceased was 77 yrs. of age. Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1896 Gunder Madson of Cato died on Saturday morning of last week, after a brief illness. He was taken sick with the grip on Monday. He was born in Skein, Norway. He settled in Cato in 1847 and has resided there since. Lately he made his home with his son, M. G. Madson of the Madson Seed Co. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 3, 1921 ******** Gunder Madsen Boe, son of Mads Christensen and *Kari Gundersdatter, b 11 Dec 1818 Boe in Gjerpen, d 22 Feb 1896 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1843. Lived first in Chicago; to Manitowoc in summer 1848; to the Norwegian settlement in Nov 1849. Farmer in Cato. m 23 Jan 1849 St James to Tarjas Kirstine, daughter of *Anders Aanonsen and Tatjas Ellefsdatter, b 8 March 1829, d 21 Aug 1864. Children: *Mads b 29 Nov 1849; Anton b 30 June 1853, d 21 Sept 1854; Karen Thomine b 21 Jan 1856, m *Christen Jakobsen; Nils Anton b 11 Oct 1857, m Bertha Olson; Anne Aasine b 5 Sept 1859, m 19 March 1882 to Melvin Severin son of *Abraham Simonsen; Oline b 18 July 1861, "lived only a few hours". (Photo in Ristad p. 4) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 68
GUSTA KIRSTINE MADSON Esther C. Madson of Cato, daughter of M.C. Madson the seed man, died on Friday last of pneumonia after a brief illness. She was 24 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, April 21, 1898 p.3
HANS MADSON Death in Town Cato on Saturday of Hans Madson, one of the oldest settlers in our county. Mr. Madson was born 30 Oct. 1829 in Norway and came to America in 1847. In 1849 he settled in Cato where he has remained. During the war he served with the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. The funeral was held Tuesday. Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1907 ******** ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF COUNTY PASSES AWAY. Hans Madson of the town of Cato, father of Martin R. Madson of Cato and Cornelius Madson of this city, died at the old homestead in the town of Cato, the home of his eldest son, Martin R. Madson, Saturday, January 19th, at the age of 77 years. Mr. Hans Madson was born on the old family farm, named “Boe” in Jerpen-sogn near the city of Skein, Norway, on October 34d, 1829. In the year 1847 he emigrated to America and came to this county, together with three brothers, Peter Madson, Ole Madson and Nils Madson. Each purchased, in the year 1849, a tract of land in what is now the town of Cato. Two older brothers had preceded them to America four years previous—one, Christen Madson, who settled at Whitewater, Wis., and another, Gunder Madson, father of M.G. Madson, who settled upon the present farm of M.G. Madson at about the same time. Hans Madson was married in 1853 to Maria Leikaas, who died just 17 years before her husband, lacking only a few hours . The deceased served his country in the civil war, being a private in company E of 18th Wisconsin Volunteers, 1864-1865, to the end of the war, taking part in the grand review at Washington, D.C. The funeral was held from the house at 1:30 and at the Jerpen church at 2:00 on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, January 24, 1907 ******** Hans Madsen Boe, son of *Mads Christensen and Kari Gundersdatter, b 3 Oct 1829 B~ nordre in Gjerpen, d 19 Jan 1907. Immigrated 1847 with his mother and brother Ole. Farmer in Cato. Co. E, 18th Wis. Inf. m 6 Aug 1853 Gjerpen to Marie, daughter of *Rasmus Halvorsen Leikaas and Martha Knudsdatter, b 28 July 1824 Leekaas (Moe) in Gjerpen, d 20 Jan 1890 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1851 with her father. Children: *Martin Rasmus b 15 Jan 1856; *Cornelius b 17 Feb 1858. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 85
JACOB MADSON Excerpted from article “Woman Becomes Life Member of Historical Society At Age 89” …A kitchen table for the cottage has been donated by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Madson. This table was hand built by Jacob Madson, father of Theodore, about 100 years ago. Theodore was one of Manitowoc County’s pioneer settlers. His grandchildren include Palmer Madson and Mrs. George (Agnes) Vetting. Organized Church Lyman said the table has two sides which can be let down to hang from the center section of the table. The side pieces are each made from a single board, about 25 inches wide. Jacob Madson and his wife, Marie were married in Norway. They emigrated to America with two children in 1848 settling in Manitowoc County. They were among the organizers of the former Gjerpen Church which was located near their home. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Madson are currently living on the homestead farm which is operated by their son, Lawrence, and his family… Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 2, 1961 P. 6 ******** Jacob Madsen, son of Mads Mikkelsen and Maria Jacobsdatter, brother *Mikkel, bp 15 Oct 1815 Bamble, d 3 Sept 1886 bur Gjerpen. Carpenter, Langesund in Bamble. Immigrated 1846. Spent two years in Milwaukee; bought land in Cato 1848. Farmer in Cato. ml 6 Dec 1837 Bamble to Ingeborg Maria, daughter of Anders Halvorsen and Ingeborg Olsdatter, stepfather *Torjus Abrahamsen, b 1813 Bamble, died in America after 1850 census. m2 22 Sept 1854 Gjerpen to Elisabeth, daughter of Kjestul Hansen Gusland and Ragnild Larsdatter, brothers *Christian, *Hans, and *Martin, sister m *Martin Jacobsen, b 23 Sept 1820 Brunlanes, d 6 Dec 1900 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1854. Children: Marie Anne b 16 June 1840; Maren Gurine b 25 Dec 1841; *Anders b 29 March 1844; Ingeborg b 11 Jan 1846; Maren Gurine b c1848; Chisten Laurense b 4 July 1855, d 15 Aug 1911; Martinius Richard b 24 Oct 1856, d 27 March 1860 of scarlet fever; Julia Andrea b 9 Oct 1857, m *Anders Jacobson; *Johan Theodor b 8 Sept 1859. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 110
JAMES T. MADSON James T. Madson, age 80, of 10633 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Jim was born Dec. 26, 1926, in the town of Cato, son of the late Palmer J. and Christina (Griffin) Madson. He was baptized and confirmed at the former Gjerpen Lutheran Church. He attended three years of high school at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, spending his last year at Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1944. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Valders American Legion Post 28 and the Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659. He married Ramona I. Haupt on July 29, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Jim was a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church, serving in numerous capacities. In their early years, Jim and Ramona served as Luther League Advisors. Jim later served on the Board of Evangelism, the original Faith building committee, and was a Congregation President and Secretary. He taught Bethel classes and Sunday School. He held the positions of Secretary and Sexton of the Faith Lutheran Cemetery Association. Jim was an award-winning insurance salesman for more than 36 years, during which he served two terms as president of the Manitowoc County Life Underwriters Association. He was on the Board of Directors of the Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company for 22 years, and on the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors, where he served as president for five years. Jim was a dedicated civil servant, holding the office of Cato Town Clerk for 14 years. An active member of the Valders Lions Club, he was elected secretary and president during his years of membership. After his retirement in 1992, Jim enjoyed woodworking and driving semitrailer for his brother Larry with Madson Trucking, as well as tending an impressive garden each summer. Jim enjoyed breakfast with his buddies. Jim will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of fishing and card playing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who always made time for his loved ones. Survivors include his wife: Ramona; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Debra (Joseph) Linsmeier, Appleton; Pamela (Mark) Rinzel, Manitowoc; Gail (Jeffrey) Ryan, Green Bay; Peggy Madson, Oshkosh; nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Craig) Glowaski, Sarah Huske and fiance Alan Newberry, Derek (Jenny) Tauschek, Clare (Luke) Halverson, Nicholas Rinzel, Jason Ryan and fiance Emily Hoehn, Julie Ryan, Tara (Jon) Sousek, PFC Andrew Madson; great-grandchildren: Kristina Lettenberger, Lacey and Taylor Tauschek, Nolan Hoehn and Gavin Ryan; one brother: Larry (Joy) Madson, Manitowoc, two sisters and one brother-in-law; Vivian (Myron) Herzog, Reedsville; Jean Madson, Valders; two brothers-in-law: Elroy Haupt and James Haupt, both of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Salome Haupt and Bette Haupt, both of Manitowoc; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Grace Eva and Betty Petri; one brother: Gordon Madson; one sister-in-law: Hilda Haupt; and three brothers-in-law: Ken Petri, Robert Haupt and Fritz Haupt. Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 255 Roosevelt St., Valders on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Bill Gruenstern. Immediately following the service, military rites will be accorded by the Valders American Legion and the Manitowoc V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659. Jim will be laid to rest at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders at a later date following cremation. Gathering and time of remembrance will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Jim name. The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Rivers Bend and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, July 8, 207 pg. A3
JANET C. MADSON Janet C. Madson, age 89, formerly of 848 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 1997. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 1997, at First Lutheran Church. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Steven Olson. Janet, daughter of the late Anna Pederson Griffin and James Griffin was born on March 27 , 1907, on Route 4, Manitowoc. She graduated from 8th grade at District #12 school in the town of Cato. She then entered junior high school at Park School in Manitowoc followed by graduation from Valders High School where she was very active in dramatics. Janet married Juel Melvin Madson on August 20, 1927. Juel was employed at Wisconsin Public Service over 40 years before preceding her in death in 1985. The couple celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Janet was a member of First Lutheran Church and was very active in F.L.C. Women, Prisca, Altar Guild, Chancel Choir and Naomi Circle, all associated with the church. Janet was a member of the Eastern Star and was a true democrat. She took great pride in having met Senator Hubert Humphrey when he campaigned in Manitowoc for the presidency. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Judith (Jerry) Diederichs, and Joan Skeels, of Manitowoc, one son and daughter-in-law, Juel Jacob (Suzanne) Madson, of Wrightstown, N.J. Also surviving is one sister, Irene Griffin Schwalbe, Marshfield; one sister-in-law, Helen Griffin, Manitowoc. Further survived by seven grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sandra), Jon (Missy), and Jason Diederichs, Susan Skeels (James Behnke), Tracey (Wiolliam) Schultz, Paul Madson and Julie Madson; seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Steven, Daniel, Ryan, Shannon, Ashlee, and Shane. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Juel Madson; one son, Jay Douglas Madson; two sisters, Christina Griffin Madson and Nora Griffin Mason. Also two brothers, Victor H. and Edwn A. Griffin. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at First Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Special heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center who cared for her these past four months up until the time of her peaceful death. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1997 P. A2
JAY MADSON Mr. Jay D. Madson, age 47, of 848 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 19, 1992, due to complications with diabetes, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at First Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bruce Hanstedt, with burial to follow at Gjerpen. He was born April 9, 1945, in Manitowoc, Wis. He is the son of Janet Griffin Madson, and the late Juel Madson. He attended schools in Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1963 from Lincoln High School. He later attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, graduating in 1967. He was a math teacher for the Milwaukee public school system for 20 years, and is a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He is survived by his mother Janet Madson; one brother and sister-in-law, Jay, Jac and Suzanne Madson, of N.J.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Judith and Jerry Diederichs of Manitowoc, and Joan Skeels also of Manitowoc; three nieces, Susan Skeels, Tracy Schultz, and Julie Madson; four nephews, Jeffrey, Jon and Jason Diederichs, and Paul Madson; seven great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family. He is preceded in death by his father Juel Madson, in 1985. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1992 P. B6
JENNIE MADSON Miss Jennie E. Madson, 78, of Shady Lane Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Miss Madson was born May 8, 1890, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Hoverson Madson. She enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps and served at Camp Lewis, Wash., and in France during World War I. She retired as a career nurse in 1946 and took residence in Manitowoc. Miss Madson was a member of American Legion Post 185, Chicago. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church or the Cancer Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 10, 1968 P. 9
JUEL MADSON Mr. Juel Madson, 85, of 848 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, December 18, 1985 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, December 21, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Madson was born July 19, 1900 at Niagara, North Dakota, son of the late Jacob and Anna Bagstad Madson. He was educated in Niagara and attended the Business College. Mr. Madson served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Wisconsin Public Service as an electrician for 40 years, coming to Manitowoc in 1923 and retiring in 1965. He married Janet C. Griffin on August 20, 1927 at Manitowoc. Mr. Madson was a member of First Lutheran Church Choir a total of 40 years; former member of the Barbershoppers; member of First Lutheran Church Brotherhood, member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 65; a Red Coat Volunteer at Memorial Hospital and was a lover of baseball and played on teams of the Wisconsin Public Service. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law, J. Jac and Suzanne Madson of Wrightstown, New Jersey and Jay Madson of Milwaukee; two daughters and a son-in-law, Judith and Jerry Diedrichs of Manitowoc and Joan Skeels of Manitowoc; three brothers, Mel Cairns of Costa Rica, Roy Cairns of Waukesha and Russell Cairns of Phoenix, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jon and Jason Diedrichs of Manitowoc; Suzanne Skeels of Oshkosh; Tracey Schultz of Manitowoc; Paul Madson of Wrightstown, N.J.; and two great grandchildren, Jennifer Schultz and Steven Diedrichs. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Friday and at the church from 10 am to the time of services on Saturday. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Madson's name. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Dec. 19, 1985 - page 3 ******** [Juel Madson/7/19/1900 - 12/18/1985]
JUNE L. MADSON Funeral services for Miss Madson, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madson, town of Cato, Thursday morning of a blood infection, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Madson home and at 2:30 from the Gjerpen Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trgystad officiating. The church choir of which Miss Madson was a member will sing during the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 26, 1944 P. 2 ******** [1925 - 2/24/1944]
KAREN MADSON MRS. MADSON DIES, AGE 75 Native Of County Dies At The Home Of Her Son Mrs. Martin R. Madson, 75, for years a native of this county, died yesterday at the home of her son Howard, at Elmhurst, Ill., where she had been visiting for the past three months. The body is to be brought to this city Friday and removed to the homestead farm in the town of Cato for burial. Maiden name of the deceased was Karen Larson and she was born in Norway. She came to this county in early life and married Martin R. Madson. They took up their home on a farm in Cato. Mr. Larson died in 1926. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Vetter, residing on the homestead farm, a son, Howard at Elmhurst, Ill., a sister, Mrs. Christina Larson, Manitowoc Rapids, and a brother Hiram Larson of Cato. Funeral services will be held from the Henry Vetter home at Cato Saturday at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 26, 1934 pg. 2
KRIS MARIE MADSON Private family funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Gjerpen Cemetery for Kris Marie Madson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Madson, Rt. 1, Valders, who was born Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Onkka officiated. Besides the parents, three sisters and two brothers, including Kris' twin, survive. The mother is the former Joy Berge. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 6, 1967 pg. T-5 ******** [6/2/1967 - 6/2/1967]
LAURA C. MADSON Miss Laura C. Madson, 70, retired registered nurse, died Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hannah Knutson, Valders, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. James Hanson will officiate and burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery. She was born in Cato, Aug. 10, 1885, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Madson. She was graduated from the Manitowoc County Teachers College in Manitowoc and taught school in the county for several years. She took a nursing course in Chicago and on graduation was stationed at the Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. Later she was a nurse employed by the Veterans Administration in hospitals in Minnesota and South Dakota. She was then named as a dean of women at the nursing school at Bethany College, Mankato, Minn. She retired two years ago. Surviving are two brothers, Alfred of Cato and the Rev. Norman A. Madson of Mankato; four sisters, Mrs. Hannah Knutson and Miss Jennie Madson of Valders, Mrs. Alma Christenson of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Anders Thompson of Gilman, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 13, 1955 P. 13 ******** [1885 - 8/13/1955]
LIZA MADSON Elizabeth Madson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Elizabeth Madson Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Gender Female Age 80 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Housework Birth Date 23 Sep 1820 Birth Year (Estimated) 1820 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Cato, Man. Co., Cemetery Gjerpen Cemetery "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Elizabeth Madson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Elizabeth Madson Gender Female Burial Place Cato, Man. Co. Death Date 06 Dec 1900 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 80 Birth Date 23 Sep 1820 Birthplace Norway Occupation Housework Race White Marital Status Widowed "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
MADS G. MADSON MADSON SEED FIRM FOUNGER DIES IN CITY Bronchial Pneumonia Fatal to M.G. Madson, 89; Funeral To Be Held Friday M.G. Madson, 89, founder of the M.G. Madson Seed company, whose trade extended throughout the United States and Canada, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theodore Anderson, 1813 Michigan avenue. Death was due to bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Madson homestead in Cato, now occupied by a son, Walter, and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiating. Interment will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Began As Farmer Mr. Madson was born in Cato in 1849. He was the first child baptized in the Gjerpen settlement. He took up farming when a young man. In 1879, when grain prices began to sag, Mr. Madson looked about for a new activity. He started seed growing on a limited scale in 1880 and later went into the commission seed business carrying on the work at the farm. In the fall of 1892 the business had grown to such an extent it was moved to Manitowoc and incorporated as the M.G. Madson Seed company. Offices and warehouses were built on Commercial street. Associated with him in the enterprise was the late Cornelius Madson of this city. The business was incorportated and soon expanded until salesmen covered all sections of the country. In 1919 the business was sold and Mr. Mason continued to make his residence on the homestead near Madson station. Mr. and Mrs. Madson erected a new home on the farm. In 1873 Mr. Madson married Miss Margaret Isaacson. In 1933 the couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Madson died in 1937. Survivors are a son, Walter, of Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Anderson and Mrs. Reinhold Baruth of this city; and six grandchildren. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and will be moved to the Madson homestead Wednesday at 4 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1939 P. 2 ******** Mads G. Madson, son of *Gunder Madsen Bee and TaIjas Kirstine Andersdatter, b 29 Nov 1849 near Gjerpen Church, d 1939. Farmer in Cato; retired 1917. m 27 Feb 1873 to Inger Margrethe, daughter of Isak Trondsen and Kirsten Andersdatter, b 22 Jan 1851 Gjerpen, d 1937. Immigrated 1868. Children: Gusta Kirstine b 19 Jan 1874, d 15 April 1898; Inanda Otilie b 20 Nov 1875, m *Theodore C. Anderson; Inga Marie b 15 Feb 1888, d 26 March 1982 Manitowoc, m 14 Nov 1912 Gjerpen to Reinhold Ferdinand Baruth 1891-1965; George Walther b 19 Dec 1891, d 30 Aug 1980, m 16 Sept 1916 Valders to Alice Olivia daughter of *Ole Skatrud. (Article with photos in Skandinaven semiweekly 17 March 1933; photo of Mads in Ristad p.6; photo of Inger Margrethe in 100 Years of Faith p.34) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 149 ******** [11/29/1849 - 3/6/1939] ******** The following is his daughter Esther's obituary: City and County news: Esther C. Madson of Cato, daughter of M.C. Madson the seed man, died on Friday last of pneumonia after a brief illness. She was 24 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, April 21, 1898 p.3
MARGARETHE MADSON Mrs. M.G. Madson, 86, a resident of the county nearly 70 years, died Friday at the homestead in Cato, near Madson station. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the home and at 2:30 o'clock from the Gjerpen Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Madson, nee Inga Margaret Isaacson, was born in Gjerpen, Norway in 1851 and came to this county in 1869. She was married to M.G. Madson in 1873. At that time Gjerpen in this county was a struggling community and settlers toiled with difficulty to build up their homes. Mr. Madson later engaged in the seed business and in 1892 the business was removed from the farm to Manitowoc, and incorporated under the name of M.G. Madson Seed company. Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Madson retired and have been living in a small cottage on the homestead property. In February, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Madson observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Mrs. Madson was a charter member of the Gjerpen Ladies Aid society. Survivors are the widower; a son, Walter, Cato; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Anderson and Mrs. Reinhold Baruth, both of this city; a brother, Lars Isaacson, Norway; and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1937 P. 4 ******** Notes from Madson Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Madson celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening. Only the children and their families were present owning to Mrs. Madson's health. Mrs. Madson is 77 years of age and Mr. Madson, 78. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 8, 1928 ******** [Margarthe/1/21/1851 - 8/27/1937]
MARIA MADSON (d. 1890) From the Pilot Files – Twenty-Five Years ago (1890) Mrs. Hans Madson of Cato, died on Tuesday of last week of paralysis from which she was a sufferer for years. She came to this county in 1847 and was one of the early settlers of the county. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the Norwegian Cemetery in Cato on Thursday last. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 28, 1915
MARIE MADSON (d. 1902) JERPEN Early Sunday morning death summoned Mrs. Melvin Madson after a brief illness and left a once happy home sad and desolate. The deceased and her husband were married a little less than one year ago, and have since then resided on Mrs. Halverson’s farm, a few miles south of Branch. It is hard and sad to part after a few brief months of happiness; yet there is consolation in the thought that this is a necessary temporary parting, and “That we can see the breaking day across the mournful marbles play.” Manitowoc Pilot, February 20, 1902 ******** Maria Halverson Madson birth: 28 March 1870 Wisconsin death: 16 February 1902 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Manitowoc Rapids father: Rnyus Halverson mother: Anna spouse: C. Melvin Madson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** [3/28/1870 - 2/16/1902]
MARY MADSON (d. 1912) WAS ILL A LONG TIME Funeral Services for Mrs. Madsen to Be Held at Jerpen Saturday Funeral services for the late Mrs. Andrew Madsen of Valders will be held at Jerpen Church, Valders, Saturday and many from this city will attend, Mrs. Madsen having been well known here and throughout the county. Death came to her Tuesday after an illness of several years during the past three months of which she had been confined to her bed and suffered greatly. Mrs. Madsen was born at Valders, Norway, Feb. 18, 1850 and came to America with her parents in 1866, the family locating in Manitowoc County. On May 7, 1871 she was married to Mr. Madsen who preceded her in death four years ago. A family of ten children survive, Mrs. Nels Madsen, Mrs. Gilbert Anderson, Cato; Mrs. A. Thompson, Mrs. G. Knutzen, Valders; Melvilie, Alfred, Laura, Norman, Alma and Jennie of Valders. With the exception of Norman who is a student at Luther College, Decorah, Ia., all were at the bedside at death. Mrs. Madsen was a woman beloved by a host of friends, possessed of fine intellect and a beautiful character she had endeared herself to all who knew her and her death brings a sense of personal loss to friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 18, 1912 - page 1
MARTIN RASMUS MADSON DIES IN HOME WHERE HE WAS BORN IN '56 Martin Madson for seventy years a resident on the old homestead, two miles east of Cato on the River road, where he was born January 15, 1856, died at 11:30 last night at the family home, his demise being due to infirmities of his age. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with services at the Gjerpen church at 2:30, the Rev. A.G. White officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Martin Madson was a son of Hans Madson one of the earliest settlers of Manitowoc county and a brother of the late Cornelius Madson. He first saw the light of day on the farm where he has made his home all of his life. It was then in what was known as the town of Maple Grove but after the subdivision into additional towns became a part of the town of Cato. He was married March 27, 1890 to Miss Karen Marie Larson and the widow with one son, Howard of Chicago, and a daughter, Ruth at home survive to mourn his death. Mr. Madson never became identified with any fraternal organization and was never in politics, devoting his time to his family and his home. Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, May 18, 1926 pg. 1 ******** Martin Rasmus Madson, son of *Hans Madsen and Marie Rasmusdatter, b 15 Jan 1856 bp Gjerpen, d 17 May 1926. Farmer in Cato. m 27 March 1890 Cato to Karen Marie, daughter of *Christian Larsen Hoppestad and Anne Pedersdatter, b 21 June 1859 bp Gjerpen, d 25 July 1934 Elmhurst, Illinois. Children: Howard Clement b 25 April 1891, d 14 Oct 1968 Hutchinson, Minnesota, m 20 Feb 1926 Chicago to Neta Andrews; Clifford Almer b 24 Dec 1893, d 21 Jan 1923; Ruth Melinda b 2 June 1897. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 149
MARTINA MADSON Mrs. Anna Martina Madson, 78, widow of Theodore Madson, died early Sunday morning at her home, 1016 N. 13th street, after a lingering illness. Mr. Madson died 3-1/2 years ago. Mrs. Madson, who was Anna Peterson before her marriage, was born in the Town of Liberty Oct. 21, 1860. She was married June 29, 1887. The Madsons lived in the Town of Cato until Mrs. Madson’s retirement 10 years ago when they moved to Manitowoc. The surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. George Vetting of this city, two sons, Emil of this city and Palmer of Manitowoc, route 1; two brothers, Peter Peterson of this city and Nels Peterson of Manitowoc, route 1; one sister, Mrs. Louise Hendrickson of Tacoma, Wash., and eight grandchildren. The body was removed to the residence from the Wattaw, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 o’clock at the Gjerpen Lutheran church with the Rev. E. A. Fre?heim officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Madson was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Gjerpen church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1939 P. 7 (Note: Birth date on tombstone doesn't match obit by 1 year) ******** [Anna Martina Madson/10/21/1861 - 5/21/1939]
MELVIN MADSON Christian Melvin Madson, 78, who lived with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Kunz, 518 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of the Frazier Mortuary in Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. M.O. Dale of the Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery. Madson was born July 5, 1874, in the town of Cato, and farmer until his retirement eight years ago. He was married in 1901 to the former Marie Halverson, who preceded him in death 50 years ago. For the past three years Madson has been residing with his daughter. Survivors are the daughter, six sisters, Mrs. Belle Nelson of Cato, Mrs. Hannah Knutson of Valders, Mrs. A.C. Thompson of Gilman, Wis., Mrs. Alma Christenson and Miss Laura Madson of Valders, two brothers, Alfred Madson of Cato and the Rev. N.A. Madson of Mankato, Minn., and one grandchild. Madson served the town of Cato as town treasurer and town assessor, and was on the county jury commission for 20 years. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1953 P. 17 ******** CATO MAN SUFFERS BAD ACCIDENT Melvin Madsen, a farmer residing in the town of Cato, had his left arm caught in a power feed cutter, and the member was frightfully lacerated and crushed before the machine could be stopped. The accident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Drs. Luhman and Thurtell were summoned, and it was found necessary to amputate the injured member at the elbow. The unfortunate man has a wife and children. He has been removed to the Holy Family hospital here. Manitowoc Pilot, February 1, 1906 ******** [1874 - 6/25/1953]
PALMER MADSON Palmer J. Madson, 84, of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Monday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Madson was born December 25, 1893 in Cato. He was the son of the late Theodore J. and Martina Peterson Madson. He attended Madsen school and was a farmer and milk hauler until his retirement. He married Christine Griffin October 22, 1919 in Gjerpen Church. Mr. Madson was a charter member of the Interlake Dartball League. He also served on the school board in Madsen school and was a member of the church council in Gjerpen Church and a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood. Survivors include two sons, James T. and Lawrence of Route 1, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Myron (Vivian) Herzog of Route 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Petri of Route 2, Two Rives and Mrs. Jean Eichmann of Valders; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, a daughter and a brother and two sisters. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday and Monday in the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Aug. 25, 1978 - page 3 ******** Notes from Madsen On October 22 at 7:30 at Jerpen Church, Christina Griffin and Palmer Madsen were united in marriage. Those who attended the couple were Myrtle Pederson, Agnes Madson, Emil Madson and Martin Holm. Supper was servided to 100 guests at the church parlors, after which they returned to the bride's home where an enjoyable evening was spent. Many beautiful presents were given the bride. They left the next day on a wedding trip to Tigerton and other places. They will reside on the farm of Nels Peterson in Liberty, an uncle of the groom. Our best wishes to the couple for a happy journey through life. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919 ******** [12/25/1893 - 8/25/1978] (b. 25 Dec. 1893/d. Aug. 1978/SSDI)
THEODORE MADSON DEATH CLAIMS THEO. MADSON Heart Attack Sunday Is Fatal To Former Cato Man Theodore Madson, 76, retired Town of Cato farmer, died at 1 o’clock Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack at his home, 1016 N. 13th street. He retired from farming five years ago and came to the city to live. The body was removed from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home to the residence early this afternoon. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence and later at the Gjerpen Lutheran church. The Rev. E. A. Fre?heim will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Madson was born Sept. 9, 1859, in the town of Cato. Forty-eight years ago, he married Tina Peterson. The survivors are the widow and three children. Mrs. George Vetting, city, Palmar Madson on the old homestead in Cato, and Emil Madson, city, and seven grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 14, 1935 P. 2 ******** Johan Theodor Madson, son of *Jacob Madsen and Elise Kjostulsdatter, b 8 Sept 1859 bp Gjerpen, d 1935. Farmer in Cato. m 29 June 1887 Gjerpen to Anne Martine, daughter of *Peder Pedersen and Anne Julsdatter, b 21 Oct 1861 bp Valders, d 1939. Children: Edvine Amanda b 16 May 1888, d 27 Dec 1905; Agnes Theodora b 12 May 1890; Juul Palmer b 25 Dec 1893, d 25 Aug 1978, m 22 Oct 1919 to Christina Griffin 1899-1974; Emil Marvin b 20 June 1895. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 231
WALTER MADSON G. Walter Madson, 88, of Route 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, August 30, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Madson was born Dec. 19, 1894 (sic), in the Town of Cato, son of the late M.G. and Margaretha Isackson Madson. He attended Madson School and Wittenberg Academy at Wittenberg. He married Alice Skatrud Sept. 16, 1916, at Valders West Church and farmed in the Town of Cato until their retirement in 1957. Survivors include his wife, a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Walter Reinertson of Route 1, Cato, a sister, Mrs. Inga Baruth of Manitowoc, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter, June, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1980 P.3
MINNIE MANKE Mrs. Minnie Manke, 82, of Chicago, a former Manitowoc County resident, died Monday at Chicago. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Mahnke, the former Minnie Christensen, was born April 22, 1884, in the Town of Cato. She is survived by a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 3, 1968 P. 20 ******** (Minnie (nee Christensen) Manke (daughter of Frances & Christen)/sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) ******** (Note: B. date doesn't match tombstone)
CYNTHIA MASON Cynthia Mason birth: 3 November 1905 Wis. death: 22 November 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Jerpen residence: 1905 Manitowoc father: Peter Mason mother: Neta Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** [11/3/1905 - 11/22/1905]
NELIA MASON Mrs. Nelia Mason, 97, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Mason, nee Nelia Hanson, was born July 29, 1875, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Ole and Caroline Findall Hanson. She was married to Peter Mason July 3, 1901, at Gjerpen. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1948. She was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church and its women's organizations. Survivors include three sons, Orin, of Whitewater, Raymond, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Harvey, of Thorp; a sister, Mrs. Inga Larson, of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, four brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1972
PETER MASON Peter Mason, 84, Cato farmer and cheesemaker, died Sunday morning at the farm home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home and at 2 o’clock at the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. N. A. Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mason was born in Whitewater in 1863 and moved to this county in 1898, taking over a cheese factory at Gjerpen station. In 1901 he married Miss Nelia Hanson and they located on the present homestead farm in Cato, now operated by his son, Raymond. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Orrin of Whitewater, Raymond of Cato and Harvey of Wausau; two brothers, James of Elkhorn and Isaac of Whitewater; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Harnden and Miss Clara Mason of Whitewater, and two grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Mason home Tuesday afternoon from the Berge funeral home in Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 16, 1948 P. 2
RAYMOND MASON Raymond L. Mason, age 87, of Valders, died Thursday afternoon, July 18, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 1996, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery. He was born July 19, 1908, at Gjerpen, son of the late Peter and Nelia Hanson Mason. He attended Madson School his first two years of high school at Scandinavia High School and was a 1927 graduate of Valders High School. He farmed the family farm from 1934 until his retirement in 1972. He was also formerly employed by the Nestles Milk Company. He married Nora Griffin June 21, 1947, at Gjerpen. Ray held many positions at Gjerpen Church. He was the treasurer, head of the Brotherhood, taught Sunday School, was a leader of the Luther League, and was on the dartball team for many years. He was on the fund raising committee to raise money to build Faith Lutheran Church, he took the offerings to the bank on Sunday after services for 18 years, and he counted Money on Monday mornings. He was also a former president of the Cemetery Association. Survivors include four sisters-in-law, Carol Mason, Eau Clare, Helen Griffin, rural Manitowoc, Janet Madson, Manitowoc, Irene Schwalbe, Marshfield; nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, February 8, 1989, three brothers, Orrin, Harvey and Harold, one sister, Cynthia, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church from 10 .m. Saturday until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church Face Lift or Landscaping Fund. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1996 P. A2 ******** [Raymond Mason/7/19/1908 - 7/18/1996]
LEWIS MATHIESEN Lewis Matheson(sic), 76, of route 1, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died today at the farm home, five miles west of the city, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. M.O. Dale officiating. Interment will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Mr. Matheson was born on the present homestead farm in 1866. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, John, of California, and George of Windom, Minn.; four sisters, Mrs. Augusta Anderson, of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Amelia Bremer, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lena Klusmeyer, of Waukesha, and Mrs. Louisa Smith of California The body may be viewed Saturday after 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 2, 1943 P. 2
LARS MATHISEN Death Tuesday in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Lars Mathieson at the advanced age of almost 94 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nels Anderson. Mr. Mathieson, who came to Manitowoc more than 55 years ago, was one of the earliest subscribers of Nord-Westen despite his Norwegian origin. Each autumn he came into our office and paid his renewal for another year. However, this year he wrote us a note instead that due to the fact that his eyesight had gotten so weak he couldn’t read anymore. When he made his regular visits and we congratulated him on his advanced age, he’d shake his head and say “It’s no great joy to be so old if one has comparatively good health. One finds himself alone, even though in the company of his children, because the old friends which understood him are all gone, and the new generation has its new ideas and new ideals.” We couldn’t prove him wrong and now he has gone to his rest. The funeral will be Saturday in Rapids. Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908 ******** Lawrence Mathiesen, one of the county's oldest residents and a pioneer settler, having come here more than fifty-five years ago, is dead at Rapids, aged 94. Mr. Mathiesen's death, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nels Anderson, was due to old age and was hastened by a cold that developed an illness from which he had suffered for several days. A family of eleven grown-up children survive. The funeral will be held Saturday at the late home in Rapids. Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 25, 1908 P. 1 ******** (1900 Manitowoc Rapids census: Lewis Jacobsen age 38; wife Mary age 35; Linda age 4; Lars Mathison f-in-law b. Dec. 1814 age 86) (Note: in the house next to this one is a Lewis Mathison age 53) ******** Lars Mathisen, son of Mathis Christensen and Asberg Michaelsdatter, b 18 Dec 1814 Norway, d 24 Aug 1908 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1849 from Brunlanes. Farmer in Manitowoc Rapids 1855-. m 10 Feb 1854 Gjerpen to Rosine Hommel, daughter of Georg Hommel and Barbara Meyer, b 1838 Wiirttemberg, bur 1873. Children: Anne Barbra bp 1855, m 3 April 1877 Newton to Joseph Hablawitz; Louise Rosine b 4 Jan 1857; Mathis b 24 Jan 1858; Marie Mathilde b 8 April 1859; George b c1860; Auguste Christiane b 25 Oct 1861, m *Nils Andersen; Amalie Nicoline b 12 Nov 1863, m *Simon Bremer; Marie Dorthea b 5 May 1865, m *Lewis Jacobson; Lewis b 28 Nov 1866, d 1943; Magdalen Anderina b 19 Aug 1869, m *Hermann Klusmeyer; John August b 2 Nov 1870. Lars immigrated with and settled with his brother Michael (b c1810), who died 2 years later. (History of Northern Wisconsin p.535; Falge 2:135) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 141 ******** [12/18/1814 - 8/24/1908]
LEWIS MATHISON Lewis Matheson, 76, of route 1, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the country, died today at the farm home, five miles west of the city, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. M.O. Dale officiating. Interment will be in the Gjerpen cemetery. Mr. Matheson was born on the present homestead farm in 1866. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, John, of California, and George of Windom, Minn.; four sisters, Mrs. Augusta Anderson,of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Amelia Bremer, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lena Klusmeyer, of Waukesha, and Mrs. Louisa Smith of California. The body may be viewed Saturday after 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, April 2, 1943 pg. 2 ******** [1866 - 4/2/1943]
BENTLEY KALEN MCDONALD God called our sweet angel, Bentley Kalen McDonald, home on Friday, April 21, 2017. Bentley was born on September 9, 2015 in Two Rivers, son of Brian and Dana (Dugan) McDonald. He always brought joy and a smile to all those who were near him. Bentley was always happy, smiling and had a personality so much bigger than himself. He loved Mickey Mouse, playing hide and seek with his brother, and dancing with his sister. Bentley had a large effect on the lives of everyone who knew him and also the kindest soul possible for such a young person. Survivors include his parents: Brian and Dana McDonald, Cato; his big brother: Connor McDonald; his big sister: Macy McDonald; his paternal grandparents: Berna Boyd and Kalen Towle, Jackson, MI; maternal grandparents: Jodi and Bob Goehring, Cato, Dean and Sue Dugan, Mishicot; great grandparents: Larry and Joy Madson, Manitowoc, Jan and Ron Dugan, Manitowoc, Ruth and Carol Goehring, Cato, Patricia Moder, Mishicot; aunts and uncles: Dawn and Eric Hill, Branch, and their children: Ashlin and Aubrey Hill; Cindy Smith, Jackson, MI, and her children: Brandon (Anthony), Ashley and Caitlin Smith; Matthew and Michelle McDonald, AZ; James McDonald, AZ, Tim and Kira McDonald, AZ, and their son: Noah, Andrew and Lili Goehring, Valders, Patrick Goehring and Stacy Engeldinger, Valders, Emily and John Pozniak, Cato, Shannon Paquette, Manitowoc, Gary and Lydia Oliveira, Two Rivers, Michael and Kassy Oliveira, Mishicot, Steve Lightner, ID; special uncle: Dan Lendman, Valders; numerous great aunts and uncles: Ginger and Bob Linsmeier, Tom and Rae Madson, Pete Reinertson, Kevin and Julie Madson, Lori and Al Norkosky, Neil Jochem. Many other relatives, cousins and special friends also survive. He was preceded in death by our special angel in heaven that is holding him tight: Kari Reinertson. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Revs. Erica Cunningham and Nicole Welke with burial to follow at Gjerpen Cemetery, Valders. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 2:45 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank Bentley's babysitter, Cassie, for not only taking care of Bentley, but also being a great friend to him and his family as well. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 25, 2017
RUDOLPH MEIDL Rudolph G. Meidl, age 70, of Whitelaw, died Sunday afternoon, January 7, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 1996, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm and Charles Kurtz will officiate with cremation having taken place. He was born December 25, 1925, in Manitowoc County, son of the late B.W. and Mary Zipperer Meidl. He attended Manitowoc public schools. He was formerly employed at Brillion Iron Works for seven years, and retired in 1991 from Imperial Eastman following 29 years of employment. He married Shirley Green on November 24, 1956 at Sheboygan. Rudy was very involved in his church and served on various committees, hold various offices. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; one daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Randel Bubolz, Reedsville; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Eugene and Lynn, Whitelaw, Jon, Whitelaw, James, Whitelaw; six grandchildren, Michael and Bradley Bubolz, Derek, Tracy, Corey, and Jordan Meidl; five sisters, Irene Wolff, Sturgeon Bay, Teckla Bentley, Manitowoc, Hildegarde and Frank Kaderabek, Branch, Ann and Robert Schindhelm, Freemont, Ethel Stiefvater, California; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Rothe, Florida. He was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; five brothers-in-law. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. Rudy enjoyed his summer home at Pigeon Lake very much. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Christiantson (sic)-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 1996 P. A2 ******** [12/25/1925 - 1/7/1996/cremated]
DORIS M. MICHAEL Doris M. Michael, age 55, of Green Bay, formerly of St. Nazianz, passed away Thursday evening July 1, 1993, at St. Vincents Hospital Green Bay. Funeral Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, the Rev. Carl Peters officiating with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery. She was born April 5, 1938 at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Wilhelm and Julia Shaper Dortman. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and was a 1956 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. She married Robert Michael on September 8, 1956 at Sheboygan. She is a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church Women and held various council positions on the church board. She was also a founder of Peters Pantry of the Valders area. Survivors include her husband, Robert; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott J. and Tracy, Mountain, WI; three daughters and sons in-law, Laurie and Jerry Halverson, rural Manitowoc, Shelly and Christopher Snitko, Colorado Springs, Colo., Caryl and Paul Holum, Wrightstown; one brother, Edward Dortman, Sheboygan; one sister, Lillian Stevens, Sheboygan; eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of services. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home of Valders is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1993 P. A2
RANDI MO Mrs. Theo. Moe (sic), an aged resident of the village died at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olaf Tone, after an illness of several months' duration. Her husband and another daughter, Mrs. T. Allen, of Hayton, survive her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, with burial at Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 13, 1916 P.4 ******** [7/3/1844 - 7/7/1916]
THEODORE MO Theodore Moe, who died at his home at Clarks Mills, was a native of Norway and came to this country in 1870 settling in the state of Minnesota in Goodhue county. In 1889 he came to Clarks Mills and opened a shoe repair shop, a business which he had followed practically all of his life. He was 72 years of age and is survived by two sons and two daughters, Gustave at San Francisco, Martin at Mt. Horeb, this state, Mrs. Allen of Chilton and Mrs. Thone at Clarks Mills. The funeral was held Sunday with services at the Jerpen church. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 12, 1920, Page 3 ********* The funeral of Theodore Moe(sic), for forty-five years a resident of Clarks Mills, was held Sunday. He was 72 years of age and for years conducted a shoe repair shop. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Olaf Khon, of Clark's Mills. Manitowoc Herald News, March 8, 1920 P. 4 ******** Theodore Moe, b Jan c1844 Norway. Immigrated 1861 or 1869. Shoemaker, Clarks Mills 1900-1910. m c1875 to Rangdi, daughter of Syver Pladsen, b 3 July 1844 Norway, d 20 May 1911 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1874. Child: Karl b July 1871 Norway, m *Olaf Thone. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 231 ******** [1/2/1848 - 3/4/1920]
BELLE NELSON Mrs. Belle Nelson, 81, who had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Manville Halverson, on Rt. 4, Manitowoc, in the town of Cato, died Friday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill three years. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. The REv. James Hanson will officiate and burial will be in the Gjerpen Cemetery. She was born Belle Madson in Cato in 1873 and in 1900 married N.O. Nelson. they located on a farm in Cato. Her husband died in 1911. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Halverson of Cato, son, Anker of Kiel, two brothers,, Alfred, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, the Rev. Norman Madson of Mankato, Minn., five sisters, Mrs. Andrew Thompson of Gilman, Wis., Flora and Jennie Madson of Valders and Mrs. Alma Christiansen of Manitowoc and five grandchildren.Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Jan. 9, 1955 - page M9 ******** Valders – Coming from out of town to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bella Nelson Monday were the Misses Inga and Olive Abramson of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Babbage of Columbus Grove, Ohio; Nels, Emilie, Elton Nelson of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Charles Holm, Mrs. Sophie Holm, Gerhardt, Christian and Harold Holm, all of Tigerton. Pallbearers for the funeral were Christian Gerhardt and Harold Holm, Joel Madson, Hover Knutson and A.J. Fenlon. Manitowoc Herald Times - Jan. 14, 1955 - page 11 ******** [Belle Nelson/1873 - 9/8/1955]
CHRISTOPHER NELSON Christopher Nelson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Christopher Nelson Gender Male Death Date 22 Jan 1898 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 28 Birth Date 07 Feb 1870 Birthplace Wisconsin Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Ole Nelson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Helene Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Christopher Nelson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Christopher Nelson Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wis. Gender Male Age 28 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 07 Feb 1870 Birth Year (Estimated) 1870 Birthplace Wisconsin Cemetery Gerpen Cemetery Father's Name Ole Nelson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Hilene Nelson Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
ELLEN NELSON Death in Cato Thurs. of 72-yr. old Mrs. R. Nelson. The funeral was held Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 12 June 1902 ******** Jerpen: Mrs. Nickalous Nelson is very low and is not expected to live only a few hours at this writing. Some two years ago she had the lagrippe and never fully recovered, the disease settled in her kidneys and caused her to have brights disease. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 5, 1902 pg. 8 ******** Jerpen: Mrs. Nickolas Nelson died at her home Wednesday forenoon of Bright's disease. She had suffered for more than two years and was unconcious almost a week before her death. She leaves a husband to mourn the loss of a loving wife. No children were born to them. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 12, 1902 pg. 8 ******** Jerpen: Nickolas Nelson of Brown County is here to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Nick Nelson. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 12, 1902 pg. 8
ELROY NELSON Elroy E. Nelson, 53, of rural Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, April 8, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mr. Nelson was born Aug. 21, 1930, at Quarry, Wis., son of the late Roy and Myrtle Paulson Nelson. He attended Madson School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. He married Carol Wiesner June 18, 1960, at First German Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Nelson was employed as a machinist at Oil Rite Corp. in Manitowoc. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and also a member of the church board of Deacons. Survivors include his wife, Carol; a son, Eric at home; a daughter, Carrie at home; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Violet) Ruh of rural Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a nephew. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 1984 P. 3 ******** [Elroy Nelson/8/21/1930 - 4/8/1984]
ENANDA SOPHIA NELSON Death Sun. of 26-yr. old Mrs. S.P. Nelson of Two Rivers, from appendicitis, in the residence of her sister here, Mrs. Peter Hanson. The funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen. Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905 ******** Her honeymoon scarce over, Mrs. S.P. Nelson, a bride of less than a year, was summoned by death Sunday, her demise occuring at the home of her sister Mrs. Peter Nelson, Eleventh street, due to an attack of appendicitis. Decedent was but 26 years of age and was the wife of S.P. Nelson, of Two Rivers. The illness dates back but short time and death was a terrible shock to family and friends. The funeral will be held Wednesday with burial at Jerpen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 10, 1905 P. 1 ******** Mrs. S.P. Nelson of this city, while on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Peter Hanson of Manitowoc about two weeks ago, was stricken down by an acute attack of appendicitis which resulted in her death last Sunday morning. Mrs. Nelson was born in the Town of Cato, this county near Jerpin post office, her maiden name being Enanda Christiansen. About 8 months ago she was married to Mr. S.P. Nelson of this city and her sudden, early death has been a great shock to him. A large circle of friends in this city deeply sympathize with him in his loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow at the residence of her sister in Manitowoc where she died but the interment will be made at Jerpin in the church yard near where she was born and reared. Two Rivers Chronicle - Tues., Apr. 11, 1905 ******** (sent in by a researcher/see contributors page Enanda Sophia (nee Christenson) Nelson)/Enanda daughter of Claus and Petria Christenson on adjacent lot)
ETHAN SAMUEL NELSON Ethan Samuel Nelson, infant son of Eric & Lana (Schneider) Nelson, was stillborn on Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. Survivors include his parents, Eric & Lana Nelson, Manitowoc; a brother, Eli Nelson, at home; maternal grandmother, Pearl Schneider, paternal grandmother, Carol Nelson and a maternal great grandmother, Ann Schultz, all of Manitowoc. Aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. Ethan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Reuben J. Schneider, his paternal grandfather, Elroy Nelson and his maternal and paternal great grandparents. Private Funeral Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2006, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service was Pastor Lauren Ley with burial at Gjerpen Cemetery, town of Cato. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online obituary.
FRANCES NELSON Mrs. N. T. Nelson, 85, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Nelson, the former Frances Halvorsen, was born Aug. 31, 1882, daughter of the late Halvar and Gurie Feedeen Halvorsen, at Chicago and was married there Aug. 31, 1921, to Mr. Nelson. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Nelson was active in the Ladies Aid Society of the church and Manitowoc County Homemakers. Survivors are two stepsons, Terry, of Sheboygan and Leland of Seattle, Wash., a stepdaughter, Mrs. Adelaide Shea, of Tehachapi, Calif., six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 5 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, September 12, 1967 pg. M-9 ******** [8/31/1882 - 9/11/1967]
GULIK NELSON WELL KNOWN CATO MAN IS DEAD, AGED 76 Gulick Nelson, a well known town of Cato man, died at his home on Rural Route No. 4 Saturday afternoon, pneumonia being the cause of death, though Mr. Nelson for several years past had been an invalid and for much of the time confined to his home. Mr. Nelson was a civil war veteran, having served nearly two years and being with General Sherman’s command on the historic march to the sea. Mr. Nelson served with Co. D, Sixteenth Wisconsin. Decedent was a native of Norway and came to Manitowoc county in 1850. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Alison of Wautoma and Miss Josephine, at home. One sister, Mrs. Nic Nelson? of Sawyer, also survive. The funeral will be held at Jerpen church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock Rev. Alfsen officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 15, 1915, Page 5 ******** Gullik Nilsen, son of *Nils Gulliksen and Anne Tarjeisdatter, b 18 May 1839 Setesdal, d 13 Feb 1915. Immigrated 1850 from Bygland with his parents. Farmer in Cato. Co. G, 32nd Wis. Inf. m 24 Oct 1877 Cato to Anne, daughter of *John Knudsen Volstad and Turi Johnsdatter, b 6 May 1839 Drangedal, d 1922. Immigrated 1856 with her parents. Children: Nellie Thomine b 2 May 1879, schoolteacher, m 3 May 1910 Gjerpen to Carl Hubert Alfson; Josefine Amanda Cornelie b 14 Dec 1883 bp Gjerpen, d 1945. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 69 ******** [5/18/1839 - 2/13/1915]
HELENA NELSON Mrs. K.A. Edwards, Mrs. Nels Johnson, Mrs. J.A. Schallenberger, of Chicago are at Valders today to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Helena Nelson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, November 11, 1915, Page 3 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Helena Nelson, aged 70, widow of the late Ole Nelson, took place last Thursday afternoon from the home of her daughter–in-law, Mrs. N.O. Nelson, with interment at the Gjerpen Norwegian Lutheran church. For some time past Mrs. Nelson had been ailing and on Friday last relatives were summoned to bid the final farewell. On Saturday morning the death call came. The deceased is survived by one son, Oscar, of the state of Washington, three daughters, Mrs. Pederson and Mrs. Holm of Tigerton, Wis., and Mrs. Knudson, N 9th St., Manitowoc, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 13, 1915, Page 3
IDA J.W. NELSON DEATH UNDER OPERATION OF MRS. N.T. NELSON Death came to Mrs. N.T. Nelson, residing on Route 4 at the hospital Saturday while she was under the operation that was undertaken in hope of saving her life, threatened by a serious attack of illness. The news of death was a great shock to a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Nelson was born at Rapids in 1878 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hein, both deceased and had always made her home in this vicinity. Her parents later removed from Rapids and for years operated the Hein mill. Married twenty year ago, Mrs. Nelson was the mother of four children who with the husband survive. Two sisters and three brothers also survive, Mrs. John Mahnke, this city; Mrs. Peters of Chicago, Daniel Hein of Washington, Benjamin of Montana and Frank of New York. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 10, 1919 Page 8
JOSEPHINE A.C. NELSON Miss Josephine Nelson, 61, died Wednesday morning at the home of her niece, Miss Gladys Alfson, of 2126 LaFollette avenue, with whom she had made her home. Private funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and the body will be moved to the Gjerpen Lutheran church where final rites will take place at 2 p.m. The Rev. R. B. Walden will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Miss Nelson was born in Cato in 1883 and made her home on a farm in that town until three years ago when she came to this city to reside with her niece. The latter is the only survivor. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 31, 1945 P. 2
MAREN NELSON Miss Torga Nelson, a pioneer resident of the county, was buried at Jerpen today, death having occurred at the home of her son, N.T. Nelson of Valders. Mrs. Nelson was 78 years of age and death was due to general debility. Her son, N.T. Nelson and one daughter residing in Dakota survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald January 31, 1913, pg. 3 *Note: This is Maren Nelson according to tombstone dates. ******** [3/10/1845 - 1/27/1913]
MARY NELSON Death Tuesday ended the sufferings of Miss Mary Nelson, a well known young lady of Jerpen who had been a patient at the Holy Family hospital in this city for a week past. Deceased was 26 years of age and had been ill for several months. She was a young lady who was prominent in the community where she resided and had a large circle of friends who will deeply deplore her sad, untimely end. A mother, four sisters and two brothers survive to mourn her loss. The body will be taken to Jerpen for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1902, Page 1 ******* (NOTE: She is on the 1900 Cato census with her parents, Neils and Helena Nelson and her sisters Laura, Anna, Olea and grandmother Mary, page 11a.) ******** Mary M. Nelson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Mary M. Nelson Gender Female Burial Place Cato Near Jerpen Death Date 09 Sep 1902 Death Place Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 30 Birth Date 07 Nov 1871 Birthplace Cato Occupation Dressmaker Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Ole Nelson Father's Birthplace Nor. Mother's Name Helene Mother's Birthplace Cato "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Mary M. Nelson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Mary M. Nelson Event Type Death Event Date 1902 Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Gender Female Age 30 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Dressmaking Birth Date 07 Nov 1871 Birth Year (Estimated) 1872 Burial Place Cato near Jerpen, Father's Name Ole Nelson Father's Birthplace Nor. Mother's Name Helena Nelson Mother's Birthplace Cato, "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
METTA NELSON MISS META NELSON, 81, DIES FOLLOWING STROKE Miss Metta Nelson, 81, died Saturday evening in a local hospital after suffering a stroke at her home, 700 S. Madison street, Saturday afternoon. For more than four years she had made her home with a cousin, Miss Ann Sorensen, at that address. Funeral arrangements had not been made late this morning, but it was thought that the funeral would be held out of town. The Findeisen-Greiser funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, May 31, 1937 pg. 2 ******** NELSON—Funeral services for Miss Metta Nelson, 81, 700 S. Madison street, were held at 10 o'clock this morning in the Congregational church in Two Rivers. Burial was at Jerpen, Wis. Green Bay Press Gazette Wednesday, June 2, 1937 pg. 8 ******** [10/27/1870 - 4/9/1905]
MYRTLE NELSON Mrs. Roy Nelson, 65, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery. Mrs. Nelson, nee Myrtle Paulson, was born Nov. 12, 1902, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Eli and Marie Peterson Paulson. She graduated from the Scandinavia Academy and was married to Roy Nelson Sept. 2, 1926, at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Mrs. Nelson was a Sunday School teacher for 17 years and held offices in the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was also a member of the church Altar Guild, River Road Homemakers and the Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; a son, (private), a daughter, (private), and two brothers, Walter and Ralph, of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren. A grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 5, 1968 P. 7
NELS NELSON (d. 1911) SUCCUMBS TO OPERATION N.O. Nelson, of Cato, Dies at Hospital Brought to the hospital Saturday, from his home at Cato, where he was taken ill, Ole N. Nelson, a well known resident of the village, died at the Holy Family Hospital, at 8 o'clock this morning, failing to survive after he had been operated upon for appendicitus. He will be buried at Cato. Mr. Nelson was taken ill last Friday and on Saturday, friends urged him to be removed to the hospital for an operation. Had he been operated on immediately when stricken, he might have survived. The deceased was well known in the city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., June 23, 1911 ******** DIED: Ole N. Nelson of Cato died at the Holy Family hospital Friday morning, following an operation for appendicitis. He had been ill about a week. His remains were taken to Cato for burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 29, 1911 pg. 1 ******** Niels O. Nelson, son of *Ole Nilsen Aas and Helene Olea Bertelsdatter, b 10 Sept 1868 bp Manitowoc County, d 23 June 1911 bur Gjerpen. Farmer in Cato. m 28 June 1900 Gjerpen to Bella Matilde, daughter of *Anders J. Madsen and Marlt Christiansdatter, b 13 March 1873. Children: Hildegard Margareth b 27 May 1902; Anker Orvin b 18 May 1908. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 160 ******** [Nels Nelson/9/10/1868 - 6/23/1911]
NELS T. NELSON (d. 1956) Nels T. Nelson, 84 of Manitowoc, former town of Cato farmer, County Board member, Guernsey breeder and father of Terry Nelson, principal of the Longfellow and Franklin Schools in Sheboygan, died at Holy Family Hospital Friday. He had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will be held at the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran Church on R. 4, Manitowoc, at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. A. B. Holland officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Mr. Nelson was born Dec. 10, 1871, on the farm he operated the greater part of his life, the son of the late Torger and Maren Nelson. He was secretary of the Valders Telephone Co. for 47 years, chairman of the town of Cato for 10 years where he promoted the shop and crushing plant for Cato and as a member of the County Board, served on the agriculture, road and bridge committees. He was also a school district clerk for many years, was a candidate for the Assembly in 1936 and 1938 and was a director of the county Guernsey Breeders’ organization. In June 10, 1899, he married the former Miss Ida Hein of Manitowoc Rapids. She died in 1918. On Aug. 31, 1921, he married the former Frances Halvorsen. A sister, Marie, died in 1914. Survivors in addition to his wife and son, Terry Nelson of Sheboygan, include two other sons, Leland of Seattle, Wash., Arnold at home; and a daughter, Mrs. Adelaid Feldman of Tehachapi, Calif. Sheboygan Press, Monday, March 5, 1956 P. 14 ******** Nils Teodor Nelson, son of *Torger Nelson and Maren Nilsdatter, b 10 Dec 1871 Cato, d 1956. Farmer in Cato. m 10 June 1899 Cato to Ida Johanna Wilhelmine Hein, daughter of William Hein and Lizzie Kugler, b Jan 1878 Manitowoc Rapids. Children: Terry Willfred b 2 Sept 1902; Leland Mark b 25 Feb 1906; Adelade Marie b 17 Aug 1907; Arnold Roy b 18 Aug 1908. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 160
NICHOLAS NELSON Nicholas Nelson, aged eighty three, who came to America fifty-four years ago, left Monday on a journey to Norway to revisit the scenes of his childhood and early manhood. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 7, 1906 P. 5 ******** Nicolai Nilsen, son of Nils Olsen and Maren Andersdatter, b 18 Dec 1824 Norway. Immigrated 1851 from Ommundmd in Brunlanes. Farmer in Cato 1860-1905. m 11 Dec 1857 Manitowoc County to Elen, daughter of *Rasmus Halvorsen Leikaas and Marthe Knudsdatter, b 12 July 1829 Lekaas (Moe) in Gjerpen, d 4 June 1902 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1851 with her parents. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 159
OLE NELSON (d. 1897) From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty Five Years Ago - 1897 Ole Nelson of Manitowoc Rapids died on Monday last after a sickness of several months. He was 65 years old and one of the early settlers of the town. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 27, 1922 ******** Ole Nilsen Aas, son of *Nils Olsen Aas and Maren Christensdatter, b 26 Aug 1832 Aas sondre in Gjerpen, d 26 July 1897 Cato. Immigrated 1851 with his parents. Farmer in Cato. m 19 April 1868 Manitowoc County to Helene Olea, daughter of *Bertel Pedersen and Oline Marie Gulliksdatter, b 19 Sept 1845 Norway, d 6 Nov 1915 bur Gjerpen. Children: *Nils b 10 Sept 1868; Christoffer b 1 Feb 1870, d 22 Jan 1898; Maren Marie b 7 Dec 1871, d 8 Sept 1902; Laura Berthine b 30 Nov 1873; Anna Kristine b 10 Dec 1875, d 16 April 1882; Herman Oscar b 27 Dec 1877; Ida Mathilde b 25 March 1880, m 21 Aug 1907 Gjerpen to Lauritz Peter Peterson, Tigerton; Anne Christine b 13 March 1883, m 6 May 1908 Manitowoc to Carl M. son of *Ole Knudsen; Clara Amanda b 23 July 1885, d 26 Feb 1889; Olga Pauline b 11 Nov 1887, d 31 May 1963, m 19 June 1912 Manitowoc to Carl A. son of *Christian Holm; Agnes Cornelia b 31 March 1892, d 15 March 1893. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 186 ******** Ole Nelson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Ole Nelson Gender Male Death Date 26 Jul 1897 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 64 Birth Date 26 Aug 1832 Birthplace Norway Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Helena Father's Name Nels Oleson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Ole Nelson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Ole Nelson Event Type Death Event Date 1897 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wis. Gender Male Age 64 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 26 Aug 1897 Birth Year (Estimated) 1833 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Gjerpen Cemetery Father's Name Nels Oleson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Olson Spouse's Name Helena Nelson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Ole Nelson Wisconsin Death Index Name Ole Nelson Event Type Death Event Date 26 Jul 1897 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0203 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907"
ROY NELSON Roy J. Nelson, 80, of 10302 County JJ, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, January 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be Gerpen Cemetery. Mr. Nelson was born Jan. 24, 1901, at Quarry, Wis., son of the late Edward and Lena Snortum Nelson. He attended Quarry School and married Myrtle Paulson Sept. 2, 1926, at Gjerpen Church He was a retired Town of Cato farmer. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 4, 1968. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Elroy and Carol Nelson and a daughter and son-in-law, Violet and Robert Rue of rural Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ervin (Lillian) Lemke of Plymouth; six grandchildren, Carrie, Eric and Karen Nelson, Charles Rue, Nancy Krueger and Kirsten Marley and five great grandchildren. A grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday afternoon and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 15, 1982 ******** [1/24/1901 - 1/14/1982]
SOREN NELSON WELL KNOWN TWO RIVERS MAN IS FOUND DEAD, BED Soren P. Nelson, 57, Victim of Heart Trouble, Known Here Soren P. Nelson, well known Two Rivers resident and stock keeper for the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. in that city was found dead in bed at his home this morning. He was 57 years of age and had resided at Two Rivers for 25 years or more. He was well known here. Heart failure is believed to have caused his death, which was discovered when investigation was made after Mr. Nelson had failed to appear at the Aluminum Goods office this morning. Mr. Nelson was alone at home, a sister who resides with him being absent from the city at the time on a visit to Sturgeon Bay. Mr. Nelson was widowed several years ago when his wife died. Mr. Nelson is a member of the Manitowoc chapter of the Masonic lodge and the Sheboygan commandery. He was secretary of the Two Rivers Modern Woodman and a member of the E.F.U. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 09, 1917, Page 1 ********* Burial of Soren P. Nelson of Two Rivers will take place in that city Sunday afternoon. Services will be conducted under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of which he was a member. Services will be conducted at 1 o’clock at the Grace Congregational church after which the funeral cortege will move by automobile to Valders where Mr. Nelson will be laid to rest. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 11, 1917, Page 3 ******** DEATH SUMMONS S.P. NELSON DURING NIGHT Found Thursday Morning Dead in Bed; Acute Indigestion LODGE AND CHURCH C AREER Appeared to Be in Perfect Health Before Retiring; Masonic Funeral The sudden death of Soren P. Nelson Wednesday night was a distressing shock to almost everybody in the city and a source of deep sorrow to his many close friends and associates. Mr. Nelson was found dead in bed Thursday morning about 9 o'clock by Mr. Beck, the government canteen inspector who rooms at the Nelson home. Mr. Beck, having come to work about 8 at the Aluminum Goods Plant, found that Mr. Nelson was not at his desk as usual and knowing that there was no one else in the home, Miss Meta Nelson, the sister being out of town, he went back to see what was keeping his friend. The cause of his death was acute indigestion. Mr. Nelson was known to have been as usual Wednesday night, attending the picture show and retiring without complaint. His sister, who is visiting at Green Bay was notified by telegram and is expected home today when all funeral arrangements will be completed under Masonic auspices. Soren P. Nelson, storekeeper of the Aluminum Good Company and the owner of a beautiful residence at 1620 Twenty-First Street, was born in Ragn, Bamble, Norway, August 28, 1858. He received his early education in his native country, being given the advantage of a high school commercial course and engaged in business with his father who owned a large farm and also timber lands. After the death of his parents, Mr. Nelson and a sister came to America in 1893, landing at New York on the 5th of July of that year and then came west to green Bay to the home of their uncle with whom they remained two months. Mr. Nelson attended school at Sturgeon Bay during that winter and in the spring began work for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company, tallying and shipping logs. He was thus employed during the summer and became time keeper, shipping clerk and assistant superintendent of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co., until that concern ceased to exist when he secured a position with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. On August 25, 1904, Mr. Nelson was married to Miss Emma Sophia Christansen of Cato and she died April 9, 1905. During his life in Two Rivers the decedent gained universal respect and friendship as a courteous, thoughtful and public spirited citizen and in his business he was an efficient and conscientious worker. Fraternally he was connected with the Two Rivers lodge with the Manitowoc chapter of Masonic order and the Eastern Star and also holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of which he was clerk and the Equitable Fraternal Union. He was an exemplary christian man and a deacon of Grace Congregational Church. He is survived only by his sister. The Reporter - Fri., Aug. 10, 1917 ******** Among those from out of town who attended the Nelson funeral Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Onstadt and son, Ralph and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Wohlfeil, Mr. and Mrs. Ellington and Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson of Green Bay; Mrs. McGregor and daughter, Jeneth, Jacob Nelson and Christian Sorenson of Chicago and Dr. Keitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Rogan, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison and Mrs. Valdo of Sturgeon Bay. The Reporter - Fri., Aug. 17, 1917 ******** Soren Petter Nielsen (Soren Peter Nelson), son of Niels Sorensen and Margrethe Larsdatter, b 28 Aug 1858 Rogn midtre in Bamble. Immigrated 1893, declaration of intent 1896. Shipping clerk, Two Rivers 1900-1910. m 25 Aug 1904 Gjerpen to Inanda Sophie, daughter of *Claus Christensen and Petrea Andersdatter, b 27 Oct 1870 bp Manitowoc County, d 9 April 1905 bur Gjerpen. Soren's sister: Mette Carine Marie (Meta M. Nelson), b 25 April 1856 Rogn in Bamble. Immigrated 1893. (Falge 2:176) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 216, 217 ******** (Soren Petter) [8/28/1858 - 8/9/1917]
TORGER NELSON Torger Nilsen, son of *Nils Gulliksen and Thore Tarjeisdatter, b 26 April 1835 Norway, d 6 Aug 1905 bur Gjerpen. Inherited Litveit in Bygland; it was sold 1849 and he immigrated 1850 with his parents. Farmer in Cato. m 30 June 1870 to Maren, daughter of *Nils Olsen Aas and Maren Halvorsdatter, b 10 March 1845 Aas in Gjerpen, d 27 Jan 1913 bur Gjerpen. Immigrated 1851 with her parents. Children: *Nils Teodor b 10 Dec 1871; Anne Maria b 10 Feb 1874, m 30 Dec 1903 Gjerpen to Ole A. Tolsby b 1877. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 232 ******** [Torge]
ASLAK NORSTAD PIONEER OF TOWN OF CATO PASSES AWAY Aslak T. Norstad, pioneer settler of the town of Cato, died yesterday at Madsen at the advanced age of 79 years, death ending a lingering illness. Mr. Norstad, who was born in Norway came to America with his parents and two younger brothers when 8 years old and while en route from Montreal, Can., the wrecking of the train upon which they were passengers resulted in death of the father. Other members of the family came to Cato where Mr. Norstad has since resided and where he is survived by one brother Knut Norstad. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home to Jerpen church, the Rev. A. O. White officiating. Burial will be at the Jerpen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 12, 1926 P. 2 ******** Aslak Norstad, son of *Thorbjern Aslaksen and Marie Knudsdatter, b Dec 1846 Norway, d 1926. Farmed in Cato with his brother Knud. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 16 ******** [1846 - 1/11/1926]
KNUT NORSTAD The flu epidemic is still in our locality. It proved fatal to K.T. Norsted, who died January 12. He was born in Norway, Jan. 6, 1849 coming to this country at the age of five years, and spent the remainder of his life here. He leaves no immediate relative, his brother, Aslak, having died three years ago, but a host of friends and distant relatives mourn his death. Burial was at Jerpen cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. A.O. White officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 18, 1929 P.7