ANNIS DANFORTH Under Interesting Items from Tribune Correspondents. Meeme. We are called upon to chronicle the sad news of the death of Mrs. Annie Danforth, wife of Wm. Danforth, after patient suffering for three years of consumption. She breathed her last on the morning of the 10th inst. About a year ago she was partially deprived of speech, conversing only in a whisper. Her sickness baffled the skill of many physicians both at home and abroad. Everything was done by her husband for her relief, but to no avail. God saw fit to call one of his children home. She lived an exemplary Christian life, and was a dutiful wife, kind mother, and esteemed and loved by all who knew her. All those intimately acquainted with her feel that they have lost a true friend who cannot be replaced in this community. The funeral services were performed on the 12th inst. by Rev. Mr. Siers, of Plymouth. The text was chosen from Revelations, 14th chap. 13th verse: "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." His discourse impressed every one present of the necessity of being prepared to meet death. A large number of sympathizing friends were present, forming a procession seldom seen in this community. She leaves a husband and 3 children to mourn her loss. Mr. Danforth and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) Manitowoc Tribune December 17, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 35, Page 5 Column 6
HABBIE DANFORTH DIED. - At Meeme, on the 24th of June, of inflamation of the lungs, Halbert R., son of Wm. and Annis Danforth, aged 4 years, 2 months and 22 days. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, July 7, 1870 pg. 1
JOHNATHAN DANFORTH SEN. (d. 1880) Meeme news: Mr. Danforth, father of Wm. Danforth, died last Saturday after a protracted illness. We have been unable to learn the particulars of his life or we would gladly chronicle them. Another of the family, Warren Danforth, has been sick during the winter and at the present writing is lying in a very precarious condition. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 22, 1880 P. 3 *********** 50th Anniversary of Johnathan/Sally Danforth Meeme: The second golden wedding in Meeme was celebrated last Tuesday, the 19th inst., at Mr. Danforths. Mr. Jonathan Danforth is aged 73 and his wife, 70 years. They were married in Vermont a half century ago. Twenty-one years since he immigrated to Wisconsin with his family and settled in Meeme, being one of the pioneer settlers. A large number of friends and relatives were present on occasion and among them Mr. Danforth's sisters, who witnessed his marriage 50 years ago. All enjoyed themselves at this rare entertainment. The newly-old married couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. Appropriate remarks were made and wishes that the couple may yet live to celebrate their diamond wedding twenty-five years hence were freely offered. Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Jan. 28, 1875
SALLY DANFORTH Man's unconquerable enemy, death, again, entered the Danforth family last from the toil and turmoil of this life Mrs. Danforth, who was one of the oldest residents of this place. She lived to a green old age and saw her children grown to maturity, and had the pleasure of seeing them she watched over in their childhood around her on her death bed. She was the third aged person of the family who bade adieu to their friends and relatives within the past few weeks. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 20, 1880 *********** 50th Anniversary of Johnathan/Sally Danforth Meeme: The second golden wedding in Meeme was celebrated last Tuesday, the 19th inst., at Mr. Danforths. Mr. Jonathan Danforth is aged 73 and his wife, 70 years. They were married in Vermont a half century ago. Twenty-one years since he immigrated to Wisconsin with his family and settled in Meeme, being one of the pioneer settlers. A large number of friends and relatives were present on occasion and among them Mr. Danforth's sisters, who witnessed his marriage 50 years ago. All enjoyed themselves at this rare entertainment. The newly-old married couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. Appropriate remarks were made and wishes that the couple may yet live to celebrate their diamond wedding twenty-five years hence were freely offered. Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Jan. 28, 1875
WARREN DANFORTH In our last letter we mentioned the illness of Warren Danforth. He died on the day of the burial of his father, and was buried on the following Wednesday. He was deaf and dumb through life. Yet he performed the ordinary duties of life with surprising assiduity. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 6, 1880
WILLIAM DANFORTH (d. 1880) William Danforth died on Wednesday last after a very long and painful illness. He lived for more than a quarter of a century in Meeme and was well known throughout the southern part of the county. He held the offices of chairman, town clerk and justice of the peace at different intervals during his residence here and was secretary of the Meeme Fire Insurance Co. at the time of his death. His loss is deeply regretted by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 6, 1881 ******** William Danforth and old resident of the town of Meeme, died of consumption, at his home in that town, on Dec. 28th, 1880. Deceased was born in Burkshire, Franklin county, Vermont, August 29th, 1837. He came to the town of Meeme with his father's family in July, 1858, and has since that time been a resident of that town. He leaves a step-daughter, daughter, little son, five sisters and one brother to mourn his loss. He was the kindest of brothers and the most indulgent father. In the neighborhood in which he has spent his life, he will long be remembered, for his hospitality and willingness to help the sick and unfortunate without fee or hope of reward. He was secretary of the Meeme Mutual Ins. Co. from its origination in 1872 until his death. He had the oversight and management of the business until almost the last moment of his life. He was buried January 1st, 1881, Rev. H.H. Beach of Sheboygan Falls, conducting the funeral services. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 6, 1881
ELIZABETH DAVIES DIED- News of the death of Mrs. David Davis (sic) was received in our neighborhood last Saturday morning. She was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Zorn as we mentioned in the News last week and called her by the latter’s name as it would be more familiar to the readers of the News. Two weeks before her death she was as well as could be expected but she contracted a severe cold which ended in pneumonia, the doctors being unable to relieve her suffering and she passed away, her life finishing like the burning down of a candle. She was a good Christian all her life and we can say with a true heart that God sent the Angel of Death to relieve her sufferings. She had lived here only a short time, but her kind ways and lovable disposition will forever remain in our hearts that best knew her. Neighbors and friends sympathize with the bereaved family. Mrs. Davis at the time of her demise was 80 years, 1 month and 19 days old. Previous to coming to Heathville (Clark County) she resided in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, where she and her husband were among the first settlers. She was the mother of 7 children and there are 14 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Dr. Burns of Chicago, Mrs. Day of Oshkosh, Mrs. Jenkins of Omro, L. Davis of Minneapolis, Tom Davis of Omro, John Davis of Oostburg, Wis., and Mrs. Wm. Zorn. The funeral sermon was held in the farm house of Wm Zorn at 9 o’clock Monday A.M. and the following night the body was taken to Meeme, Manitowoc county, for burial. Grandma Davis, as she was familiarly called, was a woman highly respected by all who knew her, and held a place in the family circle above all. The Granton News. Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1908
CAROLINE C. AND NICHOLAS DITTMAR From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1892) Nicholas Dittmar of Meeme, died on Thursday of last week at quite an advanced age. He was one of the wealthy farmers of this county, his farm including a whole section. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and a man of interesting personality, intelligent, shrewd and withal kindhearted. He was for many years, the Treasurer of Meeme and at a time when partisan nominations for that office were made. Though a republican and the town strongly democratic, he never failed of an election, the poorer people always stood by him as he always paid their taxes and waited for their ability to reimburse him. He represented the First Assembly District some years ago, then as now, strongly democratic. The old man had a large farm house and nothing pleased him better than to have people from Manitowoc and Sheboygan visit him. His wife died the following night. She had waited on him during his sickness and on the day he died, complained of feeling ill. She retired, but feeling a little better, proceeded to do some writing but soon complained she had lost her sight. She again retired and died the following day. They were both buried on Sunday in one grave. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1917 ********* (First publication June 23, 1892.) No. 51 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter ot (sic) the estate of Caroline Dittmar, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Albert C. Dittmar of Fort Pierce, Florida, representing among other things that Caroline Dittmar, an inhabitant of said county, on the 20th day of January, A.D., 1992 (sic), at the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county 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 Emily Stephenson granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday, the 19th day of July, A.D., 1892 at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county Judge in the city of Manitowoc 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 8th day of June, A.D., 1892. By the Court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Nash & Nash, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 7, 1892 P. 1 ********* (Per obit the "Thursday of last week" was January 21; his wife died the following night would be January 22. Her stone was apparently misread; His stone reads Jan. 19 (Tuesday) her stone is "June" 20 (Jan. 20 = Wednesday)) ********* Nicholas Dittmar of Meeme has been quite feeble of late. He is quite well advanced in years, and is one of the veterans of the Mexican War. Manitowoc Pilot, December 27, 1888 p.3 ********* (The following obituary is for their son): Notes from Meeme: A telegram was received last week informing relatives of the death of Albert C. Dittmar, which occurred at his home in Ft. Pierce, Florida, Wed., Jan. 24th. He was born Sept. 10, 1855 in the Town of Meeme and was the only son of the late Nicholas Dittmar, one of the earliest settlers of this town. Since the early eighties, Mr. Dittmar has lived in Florida, spending some years in fruit growing and later and until his death, had an extensive insurance business and owned considerable property in and around Ft. Pierce. Last summer, accompanied by his daughter, Beatrice, he spent two months visiting relatives and old friends in this part of the state. He was taken sick shortly after his return home in August and never regained his health. He is survived by three daughters and one son and one sister, Mrs. Emily Stephenson of Chilton, Wis. His wife died five years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Feb. 1, 1917
HERMAN DOBBERT From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago - 1893 Herman Dobbert, a young man of 28, died of convulsions at the County Insane Asylum on Friday morning of last week. He had been in good health up to the time of his attack, but he lived but two hours after. He resided at one time in Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 30, 1918 ********* Death of John Dobbert(sic), about 30, in the local mental facility from injuries received in an epileptic seizure. His father, who lives in Town Meeme, was notified and he went to the facility to make funeral arrangements. Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893 ******** (1880 Meeme census: Fred Dobert age 53; Minnie Dobert age 40; William age 18; Herman age 17; Minnie age 9; John age 8) in 1893 Herman would have been 30 and John would have been 21. I believe this obit is for Herman and not John as stated (1900 Meeme census: Fritz Dobbert-grandfather age 73 wid. living with Quante family he's the only Dobbert in Meeme twp) ******** Hermann Dobbert Wisconsin Death Index Name Hermann Dobbert Event Type Death Event Date 24 May 1893 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0378 ******** Hermann Dobbert Wisconsin, Death Records Name Hermann Dobbert Event Type Death Event Date 1893 Event Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 34 Race w Occupation laborer Birth Year (Estimated) 1859 Birthplace Meeme, Manit., WI Cemetery Meeme Cemetery
JOHN DOBBERT John Dobbert, 62, a farm laborer, died here last night. He had been ill for some time. He was born in the town of Meeme in 1872 and lived there and in the vicinity of Valders his entire life. He never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. August Quante of Meeme, three nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Saviors church at Valders. The body is at the Berger funeral home at Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1934
WILHELMINE DOBBERT Meeme Correspondence: A Woman Lives in the Woods 34 Days Without Shelter. Meeme, Nov, 10, 1874. The people of Meeme have been anxious over the account of the disappearance of Mrs. Dobert. She left her house on the 28th of September, in a fit of insanity, and has lived in the woods for thirty-four days, without shelter, and without food, except grass, roots and such things as she could pick up there. She eluded the search of her husband and neighbors, who searched the woods for two weeks. At the end of that time they discontinued the search, considering it would be useless, as she was, by that time, undoubtedly dead. On the first of November, a party of hunters found the poor woman--alive, but very weak and emaciated. She was very thinly clad. She had with her a small pail filled with grass and leaves off the trees. She said she had eaten nothing else since she had been in the woods; she had not been in any house, nor had any one seen her since she had left home. The poor woman was taken home and cared for. Manitowoc Tribune, November 12, 1874, Vol. 21 No. 30, Page 5 Column 3 ******** (1870 Meeme census: (Frederik Dobbert age 43; Mina Dobbert 33; William 7; Hermann 6; Frederik 4) (Note: This is the only Dobbert family on this census)
JOHN L. EDWARDS and his wife MARY On Monday last, John L. Edwards, aged 84 years, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Robert Goodwin on East Park Ave., thus following to his eternal home his beloved wife, whose death occurred on Thursday of last week. Both had been sick at the same time and little or no hope was entertained that either could long survive. They leave surviving them three nephews and six nieces, Edward and John Edwards, Iowa; Mrs. J. J. Wallace, Mrs. Sarah Young, Milwaukee; Mrs. Hattie Canon, Mrs. Edward Haskins, Robert Edwards, Sheboygan; Mrs. Belle Stowe, Chicago and Mrs. Goodwin of this city. The funeral was held privately Wednesday morning at 8 from the residence. The bodies were taken to Cleveland, Manitowoc County for burial. Waukesha Freeman, Thurs., July 1, 1909 page 1 ******** Sudden deaths, one right after the other, of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Edwards(sic), former residents of Town Meeme, at the home of their married daughter in Waukesha where they had lived for the past several years. The bodies were transported to Meeme for burial. Mr. Edwards was 86 while his wife was 10 years younger. Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909
ANNA M. HASKINS Mrs. Charles Haskins Passes Here Tuesday Mrs. Charles Haskins, 75, Green Bay, route 5, died at her home Tuesday following a long illness. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Barbutas, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Harry Wennesheimer, Green Bay, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Vernon Schultz, Chicago, and Robert Barbutas, United States Navy. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 Friday afternoon at the Coad funeral home with Rev. L.F. Gast officiating. Burial will be in Meeme Center cemetery, Manitowoc county. Green Bay Press-Gazette Wednesday, December 29, 1943 pg. 8
CHARLES HASKINS Charles Haskins, 82, Dies Following Illness Charles Haskins, 82, route 4, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Wennesheimer, after an extended illness. He has made his home with her since his wife died in December, 1943. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Gladys Barbutas, Chicago; a brother, Israel, De Pere; a sister, Miss Frances Haskins, De Pere, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Coad funeral home. Final rites will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the De Pere Congregational church, with the Rev. Edwin T. Phillips in charge. Burial will be in the Meeme Center cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette, September 9, 1950 P. 22
MARY HICKMAN Mrs. Mary Hickman, 85, of School Hill, widow of Philip, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. Born Sept. 4, 1891, in the Town of Meeme, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Maria Maurer Koeser. She attended district school. On May 1,1920, she married Mr. Hickman at Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme until Mr. Hickman's death in March of 1968. For the past six years, Mrs. Hickman has been living in the extended care facility at Holy Family Hospital. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig and the Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Plagemann of rural Newton; two sons, Arno of School Hill and Edwin of Arizona City, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. Two grandchildren, four brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem UCC in the Town of Herman, the Rev. Ward B. Malloy, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Meeme Center Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Friday and at the church Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, Jan 20, 1977
PHILIP HICKMAN Philip Hickman, 87, of School Hill, died Monday at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Untied Church of Christ, Schleswig. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be in the Meeme Center Cemtery. Mr. Hickman was born Aug. 7, 1880, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Philip and Theresa Meyer Hickman, and on May 1, 1920, married Mary Koeser of the Town of Meeme at Bethel United Church of Christ. The couple located at School Hill, where he engaged in the painting profession. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Plageman, of Rt. 1, Newton; two sons, Edward of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Arno of Rt. 1, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Mary Kalk, of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, and nine grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1968 P. 35 ******** (07 Aug 1880/Mar 1968/SSDI)
LUCETTE JENKINS PIONEER WOMAN OF MEENE (sic) IS BURNED TO DEATH AT HOME OF SISTER NEAR SHEBOYGAN SATURDAY Mrs. Lucetta Jenkins, one of the oldest pioneer residents of Meeme, this county, was burned to death at the home of her sister, Mrs. Zebina Holden, three miles from Sheboygan Falls Saturday night. The charred body of Mrs. Jenkins was found by Jacob DeSmith, son-in-law of Mrs. Holden, a few minutes after the tragedy. The house was not burned. Mrs. Jenkins, of late years had made her home with her sister. She was 85 years of age and feeble. Saturday evening Mrs. Holden was absent from the house with others of the family, Mr. DeSmith and Mrs. Jenkins remaining in the house. Mr. DeSmith left the house to visit the stable, to attend to some chores, Mrs. Jenkins being seated at the side of the stove. Returning 15 minutes later he found the aged woman dead on the floor, her clothing burned from the body which was charred, the lower limbs being most severely burned. Nothing is known as to how the accident happened. Physicians pronounced the woman dead, death probably having come quickly from the shock. Mrs. Jenkins located in Meeme as a girl and had been a resident there for many years. The funeral will be held from the Holden home tomorrow at 9 and the body will be taken to Meeme where services will be held at the Baptist church, Rev. F. Parsons of West Allis officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 25, 1917 P.1 ******** Details of Death Mrs. Jenkins was born in Birkshire, Vt., July 14, 1831 and when eighteen years of age came with her parents to Wisconsin, settling in Meeme, Manitowoc County. Shortly afterwards she was married to Mr. Jenkins and for sixty years she was a resident of Manitowoc County. Two and a half years ago, she came to this County (Sheboygan) and since that time has made her home with a sister, Mrs. Holdan. Besides her sister, she is survived by four children, Charles of Seymour, Mrs. Evan Davis and William Jenkins of Omro and Reed of Marshfield. The funeral service will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from the Holden home and the body will be taken to Meeme, Manitowoc County where interment will take place in the family lot besides the remains of her husband. Sheboygan Press - issue of June 25. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 28, 1917
THOMAS GRIFFITH JENKINS (First publication Jan. 10, 1889.) No. 4 COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the descent of the lands of Thomas Jenkins deceased. On this 4th day of January, A.D., 1889, upon reading and filing the verified petition of Lucetta L. Jenkins of the town of Meeme in said county of Manitowoc, representing, that Thomas Jenkins was the husband of the petitioner: that said Thomas Jenkins, died intestate on the ninth (sic) day of September 1872; that more than three years have elapsed since the death of said deceased, and that no administration of his estate has been granted in this state; that the deceased was at the time of his death a resident of the town of Memee (sic) in said county of Manitowoc and left lands in said county that the said deceased left surviving this petitioner, his widow, and the following named children by her, who are his only heirs at law to-wit: Charles Jenkins, William Jenkins, Riede Jenkins and Anna Jenkins, all persons over the age of twenty-one years, and David Jenkins a minor of the age of 18 years all residing in aforesaid town of Meeme, excepting Charles Jenkins who is now a resident of Seymour, Outagamie county Wisconsin. That said David Jenkins has no general or testamentary guardian. That the lands left by said deceased lie and are situated in the county of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin, and are described as follows, to-wit: The west one-half (1/2) of the south-east quarter (1/4) and the north-east quarter of the south-east quarter (1/4), of section number twenty-one (21) in township number seventeen (17) north of range number twenty-two east, containing one hundred (100) acres of land more or less. And said petition praying that the descent of the lands so left by said deceased be determined as provided by law: Now therefore it is ordered that the said petition be heard at the office of the county judge of said Manitowoc county on the 4th Tuesday of February, A.D., 1889, being the 26th day of February, 1889, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And it is further ordered that notice of this petition shall be given by publishing a copy of this order in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published in said county of Manitowoc, once in each week for at least three sucessive (sic) weeks, the first publication being at least six weeks prior to the day of hearing and by serving a copy of this order upon each of the heirs of said deceased above named and upon A.J. Schmitz guardian ad litem of David Jenkins above mentioned, at least twenty (20) days before said day of hearing. Dated Jan. 4, 1889. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Krez & Krez Attys., Sheboygan, Wis. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 10, 1889 P. 3
JOHN W. JONES Death in Meeme on Mon. of John W. Johns of blood poisoning at age 44. He was the son-in-law of Mr. Edwards' second wife in Meeme where he spent many years as a Justice of the Peace. His death resulted from being wounded by a rusty nail. The burial took place Tues., Apr. 30. Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1895
ALBERT KARSTAEDT Albert Karstaedt, 81, retired Meeme farmer, died Thursday at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital, following a lingering illness. In recent years he had resided with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Karstaedt of Osman. He was born near Sheboygan in 1866 and in 1889 married Miss Augusta Stieghorst. They located on a farm near Five Corners, in Eaton, and 49 years ago moved to a farm in Meeme. He was one of the founders and a member of the board of the Meeme Center Cemetery association. Mrs. Karstaedt died in 1919. Six children preceded him in death. Survivors are a son, Arthur, of Osman, three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, with burial in the Meeme Center cemetery. The body may be viewed after Saturday noon at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1948 P. 2
AUGUSTA KARSTAEDT DEATH COMES TO NEWTON WOMAN; ILL BUT ONE DAY Death came to Mrs. Albert Karsted(sic), a pioneer resident of Osman, Friday after only one day’s illness. Deceased was 55 years of age and is survived by a husband and one son. The funeral was held from the late home this afternoon. Messrs and Mesdames Carl and Louis Geisler, Sr. and Melisch Nespor were at Osman to attend. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 27, 1919 Page 6 ********* Mrs. Augusta Karstaedt, wife of Mr. Albert Karstaedt in Meeme, died Jan. 23 of kidney trouble and was buried Monday at the Welsh cemetery in Meeme. She leaves behind her husband and one son Arthur. Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1919
EDWARD KARSTAEDT Edward H. Karsteadt, 70, retired Town of Newton farmer, died Thursday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for two months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will be in Meeme Center Cemetery. Mr. Karsteadt was born June 6, 1892, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Frank and Minnie Stieghorst Karsteadt, and attended district school and Manitowoc Business College. March 4, 1919, he married Lydia Heckmann of the Town of Meeme and the couple located on a farm in the Town of Newton. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 2, 1939. Oct. 23, 1948 he married Irma Pohl Heckmann of Sheboygan. He retired from farming in 1949. However, he and his wife continued to make their home on the farm. He was a member and former elder of St. James United Church of Christ and a former school board member of Newton School District No. 2. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. LeRoy A. Olm and Mrs. Adrian Scheidt of Kiel, Mrs. Harold Tornam of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Wilma Schueler of Rt. 1, Clevland; a step-daughter Mrs. Richard Szczepkowski of Sheboygan; three sons, Orville of Rt. 1, Newton, and Howard and Gordon on the home farm, a sister, Mrs. Arnold Dedeering of Millersville, Sheboygan County; three brothers, Otto of Rt. 1, Newton, Oscar of Sheboygan and Frank of Rt. 1, Kiel and 12 grand- children. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Karsteadt's name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 28, 1962 P. 5 ******** Louis Corners: On Tuesday evening the marriage of Ed. Karstaedt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karstaedt and Miss Lydia Heckmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heckmann, of the Town of Meeme was solemnized at the Lutheran Church, Rev. L. White, performing the ceremony. Witnesses were Amanda Rabe, Irma Pohl, Frank Karstaedt and Herman Heckmann. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride, in the presence of relatives and friends. The young couple will live with the parents of the bride for the present. Kiel Tri-County Record, Mar. 6, 1919 page 4
IDA KARSTAEDT Mrs. Otto C. Karstaedt, 77 (photo above), of Rt. 1, Newton, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Merlin Huebschman will officiate and burial will be in Meeme Center Cemetery. Mrs. Karstaedt, the former Ida Heckmann, was born Oct. 19, 1889, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Mary Lorfeld Heckmann. She attended Mineral Springs School and was married to Mr. Karstaedt Sept. 12, 1916. The couple farmed in the township until retiring in 1956. They observed their golden wedding Sept. 12. Survivors include the husband, five daughters, Mrs. Walter (Verna) Oehldrich of Millersville, Mrs. Clarence (Almira) Free of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gilbert (Dorothy) Wenzel of Rib Lake, Mrs. Elmer (Olive) Koeppen of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Jerome (Ruth) Csida of Reedsville; three sons, Milton of Cleveland, Clinton of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Donald of Rt. 1, Newton; a brother, William, of Rt. 1, Sheboygan Falls; a sister, Mrs. William Voigt, of Cleveland; 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. As son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, March 22, 1967 P. 20
LYDIA KARSTAEDT Mrs. Lydia Karsteadt (sic), 44, died early this morning at the family home in the town of Newton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 o’clock at the St. Jacobi Reformed church at Spring Valley, the Rev. Carl Schmahl officiating. Burial will be in the Welsh cemetery, town of Newton. Mrs. Karsteadt was born Lydia Heckmann in the town of Meeme on January 27, 1895. She was married to Edward Karsteadt on May 4, 1919 and the couple operated a farm in the town of Newton since that time. Survivors are the widower; seven children, Orville, Grace, Howard, Jannette, Gordon and Twins Doris and Delores; two brothers, Herman Heckmann of Kiel and William Heckmann of Sheboygan Falls, and two sisters, Mrs. William Voight of Cleveland and Mrs. Otto Karsteadt of the town of Meeme. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1939 P. 4 ******** Louis Corners: On Tuesday evening the marriage of Ed. Karstaedt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karstaedt and Miss Lydia Heckmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heckmann, of the Town of Meeme was solemnized at the Lutheran Church, Rev. L. White, performing the ceremony. Witnesses were Amanda Rabe, Irma Pohl, Frank Karstaedt and Herman Heckmann. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride, in the presence of relatives and friends. The young couple will live with the parents of the bride for the present. Kiel Tri-County Record, Mar. 6, 1919 page 4
OTTO KARSTAEDT Otto C. Karstaedt, 84, of Rt. 1, Newton, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. John Meyers of the Manitowoc office for the Jehovah Witnesses will conduct the service. Burial will be in Meeme Center Cemetery. Mr. Karstaedt was born May 21, 1887, in the Town of Mosel, son of the late Frank and Minnie Sietghorst Karstaedt. He married Ida Heckmann Sept. 12, 1916, in the Town of Meeme. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Karstaedt retired in 1956. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in September of 1956. His wife preceded him in death March 21, 1967. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Assn. and a former president of the Osman Co-op. Survivors include three sons, Milton, of Cleveland and Clinton and Donald of rural Manitowoc, four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Verna) Oehldrich, of Howards Grove, Mrs. Clarence (Elmira) Free, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gilbert (Dorothy) Wenzel, of Rib Lake, Wis., and Mrs. Jerome (Ruth) Csida, of Reedsville; a brother, Frank, of rural Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Florence Dedering, of Howards Grove; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1972 ******* (21 May 1887/Feb 1972/SSDI)
DAVID LLEWELYN Death of a Pioneer April 26, at the residence of J. L. Edwards, David Llewellyn, aged 88 years. Mr. Llewellyn(sic) was born in Dogmel, South Wales. He emigrated to America 28 years ago and has been a resident of Meeme 26 years, making him one of Meeme's earliest settlers. He leaves an aged companion, his senior by two years, whose mental faculties are but slightly impaired. She mourns the loss of him with whom she has journeyed down the rugged path of life for over 60 years. his children, in all four daughters, of whom three reside in Meeme, the other in British Columbia, are called to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate parent. Mr. Llewellyn early became a faithful and pious Christian. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church of his native town by the Rev. David Phillips, over 60 years ago, from that time until his death, was a faithful and consistent member, he loved the church, was constant in the peace of prayer, devoted himself to the welfare of Zion and was never weary in well doing. He was one of the founders of the Baptist church in Meeme and for many years its Deacon. He was confined to his bed for over two years in an almost helpless condition. The patience with which he bore his condition. The patience with which he bore his bodily infirmities, even with cheerfulness, calls to mind the following lines: "Blessed I who in They Bosom seeks Rest that nothing earthly breaks Dead to self and worldly things Lost in Thee thou King of Kings." The appropriate text at the funeral was found in Ps 23:4 "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. for though art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." The above text was ably presented by Elder Sears of Plymouth. His funeral was largely attended mainly of the aged pioneers following him to his burial. Of him, it truly can be said, he was one in whom all lost a friend and none an enemy. Another aged pilgrim Another Christian friend Has measured out his span Of four score years and ten. A faithful soldier of the cross Has drifted o'er life's troubled tide Who strove each day in faithful prayer His life alone in Christ to hide. They've gently laid him down to rest His lowly bed bedewed with tears To sleep until the glorious morn When with the Saints he shall appear. Weeping mourners dry your tears Thy aged father doth but sleep Soon life's journey will be o'er Then In heaven all will meet. Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., May 6, 1875
WILLIAM NELLIS MR. WILLIAM NELLIS of Meeme died of cancer July 22, 1891. Deceased was born in Montgomery Co, N.Y., in 1810. He came to Sheboygan in 1852, and moved to Meeme in 1859 where he lived until his death. He was one of the sturdy settlers who transformed the wilderness into a garden and he won the respect and admiration of a wide circle of friends. His funeral took place on the 24th. A wife, a son and two daughters mourn his loss. S. Manitowoc Pilot, July 30, 1891 ******** *Note: The following is William's son Marvin's probate notice: IN PROBATE:-Manitowoc Co. Court. In the matter of the estate of Marvin Nellis, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of William Nellis of Meeme, representing among other things, that Marain (sic) Nellis late of Meeme, on the 27th day of July A.D. 1867, at Iora Michigan died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is father of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to William Nellis granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 30th day of December, A.D. 1867, at 10 o'clock A.M. at my office in said County. Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Tribune a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Dated at Manitowoc, the 9th day of December, 1867. Manitowoc Tribune, December 19, 1867 P. 1
RICHARD OWENS IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Richard Owens deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Catharine Owens of Lacon Ill, representing among other things that Richard Owens, late of said county on the tenth day of May, A.D. 1863, at said county died intestate, leaving an estate within this State, of Wisconsin and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to William Pritchard granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 25th day of January A.D., 1875, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly Newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Dated the 26th day of December A.D. 1874. Manitowoc Pilot, December 31, 1874 P. 2
AMY LYNN PLAGEMANN Amy Lynn Plageman, 6 months, daughter of James and Cindy Klahn Plagemann of Hickory Hills Road, Chilton, unexpectedly (sic) Thursday, April 9, at home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ebenezer Church of Christ, Chilton. The Rev. Quinten Moeschberger will officiate and burial will be in Town of Meeme Cemetery. Amy Lynn was born Oct. 26, 1980, at Plymouth. Survivors include her parents and a brother, James at home, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plagemann of Route 1, Newton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Beverly Thomas of Plymouth; maternal step grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Punke of Route 1, Newton; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Karmitz and maternal great granmother (sic), Mrs. Myrtle Klahn of Plymouth. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. Sunday until 1 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 1981 P. 3
ELSIE PLAGEMANN Mrs. Elsie Plageman (sic), 62, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Fair Hills Convalescent Home, Rosecrans, where she had been a patient since August. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will be in Meeme Center Cemetery, at Meeme. Mrs. Plageman was born Elsie Ochs on April 11, 1900 in the Town of Meeme and was a life-long resident of Manitowoc County. She was married Aug. 21, 1922 to Henry Plageman. Her husband preceded her in death May 17, 1960. Survivors include a son, Henry Jr., of Rt. 1, Newton; five sisters, Mrs. Yoachim Steffen of Rt. 1, Newton, Mrs. George Hemb, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, Mrs. Paul Witthuhn of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, Mrs. Gust Kroenig of Sheboygan and Mrs. Millie Larkner of Chicago and six grandchildren. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1962 P. 17
HENRY PLAGEMANN (d. 1960) Funeral services for Henry Plagemann Sr., 60, of R. 3, Manitowoc, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland. The Rev. Merlin Huebschman, pastor of St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church at Spring Valley, will officiate. Burial will be in the Meeme Center Cemetery. Mr. Plagemann, a well-known area cattle buyer, was stricken with a heart attack and died instantly early Saturday while driving a cattle truck on Highway 42 a mile north of Osman. A native of Sheboygan County, Mr. Plagemann was born May 3, 1894, on a farm in the Town of Herman, a son of the late Helmuth and Maria Kuester Plagemann. He was married to the former Elsie Ohse on Aug. 31, 1921. Since 1943, the couple made their home in the Town of Newton where Mr. Plagemann operated a farm and was associated in the cattle trucking business with his son. Only immediate survivors are the wife; the son, (private) of Osman, and four grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Sheboygan Press, May 16, 1960 ******** CLEVELAND GIRL WEDS NEWTON MAN AT WAUKEGAN Dispatches from Waukegan, the Illinois gretna green, today announcing the granting of a license for the marriage there of Miss Elsie Ohse, of Cleveland and Henry Plagemann, of Newton, well known young people of the county. The couple will return to make their home at Newton where the groom is engaged in farming. The news of the wedding came as a surprise to friends. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 1, 1922 P. 1
HENRY H. PLAGEMANN (d. 2003) Henry H. Plagemann, 80, of St. Nazianz died Saturday afternoon Aug. 2, 2003 at his home. He was born March 21, 1923 in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Henry and Elsie Ohse Plagemann. Henry attended Liberty Bell School. On April 26, 1958 he married the Former Mabel Hickman in Dubuque Iowa. Henry was self employed for many years doing General Trucking. He later farmed with his wife in the Town of Meeme and worked at Tecumseh Products until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed selling Christmas trees, gardening, playing cards and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Mabel, six sons; Russell (Caroline) Plagemann of Verona, Grant (Christa) Taylor of Osman, Archie (Cynthia) Plagemann of Bear Creek, James (Sheryl) Plagemann of Cleveland, Bernard (Cheryl) Plagemann of Manitowoc, Paul “Fritz” (Karen) Plagemann of School Hill, 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Henry is also survived by one brother-in-law; Arno Hickman of School Hill. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter; Amy Plagemann, a brother-in-law; Edwin Hickman, sisters-in-law; Gertrude Hickman and Lillian Hickman. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Aug. 6, 2003 at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will take place in the Town of Meeme Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday Aug. 5, 2003 from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to The St. Nazianz First Responders, the Nurses at Holy Family Hospital and the Staff of Holy Family Hospice Home Care. Herald Times Reporter, August 2003 ******** (21 Mar 1923/02 Aug 2003/SSDI)
MABEL PLAGEMANN Mabel M. Plagemann, age 84, formerly of School Hill, died Wednesday evening, September 12, 2012 at Manitowoc Health Care Center where she resided the past 2 years. She was the former Mabel Hickman, born September 13, 1927 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Philip & Mary (Koeser) Hickman. Mabel attended Woodland School in School Hill. On April 26, 1958 she married Henry H. Plagemann at Dubuque, Iowa. Henry preceded her in death on August 2, 2003. Mabel farmed in the Town of Meeme with her husband, Henry and also worked at Kohler Co. for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, crocheting, baking, especially her delicious peanut squares and playing cards. Survivors include her children: Grant (Christa) Taylor, Osman, Archie (Cynthia) Plagemann, Bear Creek, WI, James (Kay) Plagemann, Watertown, Bernard "Bernie" (Cheryl) Plagemann, Manitowoc, Paul "Fritz" (Karen) Plagemann, School Hill and stepson, Russell (Caroline) Plagemann, Verona, WI. She is further survived by 19 grandchildren, many great- great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Amy Lynn Plagemann and two brothers; Arno (Lillian) Hickman and Edwin (Gertrude) Hickman. Funeral services for Mabel will be on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10:00 am at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel with Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will take place in Meeme Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Mabel's family would like to extend their thanks to the staff & nurses at Manitowoc Health Care Center, especially Cozy Corners, for the wonderful care she received.
ANN PRITCHARD (d. 1908) Sudden death in Town Meeme on Friday of Mrs. Pritchard at age 77-1/2. She had been sound and healthy heretofore but died suddenly from a stroke while she was washing the pots and pans. Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908
******* IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the Matter of the Estate of Ann Pritchard, deceased. Notice to Creditors: Letters of administration on said Estate having been issued to George Pritchard on the 23rd day of April A.D. 1908 and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims, of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 27th day of October A.D. 1908 at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed. Dated April 23, 1908. John Chloupek, County Judge. O.S. Brown, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, May 7, 1908 P. 4
ANNA PRITCHARD (d. 1954) Miss Anna M. Pritchard, 69, of 614 Huron St., Manitowoc, retired county school teacher, died Monday morning at the St. Mary Convent, Milwaukee, where she had been resideing the past few years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in the town of Meeme cemetery. She was born in Meeme in 1885, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchard Sr., and after attending rural schools, entered the Stevens Point Normal School from which she was graduated. She taught rural schools in Manitowoc County and later became a supervising teacher, retiring 10 years ago. Surviving are two brothers, Robert of Manitowoc and William of Meeme; two sisters, Mrs. W.C. Randolph and Miss Ruth Pritchard of Manitowoc; and an aunt, Miss Mary J. Pritchard of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1954 P. 17
BESSIE PRITCHARD Bessie Pritchard birth: 19 February 1900 Meeme death: 8 March 1902 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1902 Meeme father: Robert Pritchard mother: Mary spouse: August Fredrich Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GRIFFITH PRITCHARD Griffith Pritchard (co. death index v.9 p.665) Husband [of Frances Mathews] April 27, 1864-Feb. 23, 1909 Son of William Pritchard and Ann Owens (born Wales) Born in Wisconsin –worked as a canvasser Died from “valvular heart disease, 4 years –chronic intestinal nephritis” Buried in Town of Meeme
MARY PRITCHARD (d. 1944) Mrs. Robert Pritchard, 81, of 614 Huron street, died this morning following a lingering illness. Mrs. Pritchard, nee Mare(sic) Gallagher, was born in Ireland, and came to this country with her parents at the age of 13 years. The family located at Escanaba and Marinette and after the death of the parents the children came to this county. She was married to Mr. Pritchard in Meeme 60 years ago. Mr. Pritchard died 28 years ago, after which she moved to this city. Survivors are three daughters, Anna Man and Ruth and Mrs. W.C. Randolph all of this city; two sons, William L., of Cleveland, Wis., Robert L. of this city; sister, Mrs. F. W. Axley, of Seymour, Wis.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in a cemetery in Meeme. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until the hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at eight o'clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 11, 1944 P. 2
MARY J. PRITCHARD (d. 1956) Miss Mary Jane Pritchard, 90, a native of Manitowoc County, died Thursday at Milwaukee where she had resided many years. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at Milwaukee with burial in the afternoon in the Town of Meeme Cemetery. Miss Pritchard, daguhter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Pritchard, was born Dec. 16, 1866, in the Town of Meeme. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, among them Robert L. Pritchard of Manitowoc and William Pritchard of Cleveland and Mrs. W.C. Randolph and Miss Ruth Pritchard of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1956 P. 11
ROBERT PRITCHARD MEEME MAN DIES AFTER AN OPERATION Robert Pritchard Dies at Sheboygan Hospital Robert Pritchard, a well known resident of Meeme this county, died at St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan yesterday following an operation for appendicitis which he underwent a few days ago. Mr. Pritchard was hurried to the hospital following a sudden attack of illness and submitted to an operation. Decedent was 63 years of age and is survived by a widow, two sons and three daughters. Miss Jeanette Pritchard, employed at the offices of the Gas Co. in this city, being a daughter. He had resided at Meeme most of his life. The funeral will be held at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 10, 1915, Page 8 ********* Captain and Mrs. C. McCauley of Milwaukee are here to attend the funeral of the late Robert Pritchard which was held at Meeme today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 12, 1915, Page 3
******** Order for proof of will. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Robert Pritchard. Deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Pritchard of Town of Meeme in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Mary Pritchard, of Town of Meeme in said county having presented to said court, her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Robert Pritchard died testate, at City of Sheboygan, on the 9th day of February, 1915; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that she is the widow of said deceased and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters of administration with will annexed be thereon issued to Mary Pritchard. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 23rd day of March 1915, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated February 19th, 1915. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. O.S. Brown, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, March 4, 1915 P. 4
RUTH M. PRITCHARD Miss Ruth (Honey) Pritchard, 84, of 614 Huron Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, October 12, 1987 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Jens Funeral home, Manitowoc. Rev. James Barnes will officiate and burial will be in the Town of Meeme Cemetery. Miss Pritchard was born May 12, 1903 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Gallagher Pritchard. She came to Manitowoc as a young girl with her mother, residing at her home address. Miss Pritchard was employed at the Manitowoc Hotel for many years as the Elevator Operator. Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, 9:30 am Thursday morning at the time of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 14, 1987 page 18
WILLIAM PRITCHARD From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1892 Wm Pritchard of Meeme died on Thursday of last week at Oshkosh where he had been carried by Sheriff Bolen some weeks previous on account of aberration of mind. He was buried on Sunday last. For many years he had been an invalid, his sickness assuming the shape of hypochondraism. He was a good citizen and most decidedly attached to the public school system. Mr. Pritchard will be missed by the community in which he lived. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 2, 1917
AUGUST QUANTE (d. 1949) From Manitowoc county death records: August Quante March 18, 1868-Dec. 30, 1949 (v.43 p.102) Son of August Quante and Marie(sic) Zorn Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “arteriosclerosis general, 1 year” Buried at “Meeme Center Cemetery” ******* August Quante, Sr., 82, a retired Town Meeme dairy farmer, died early today at St. Nicholas hospital after a protracted illness. Born March 18, 1868 in the town of Schleswig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Quante, the deceased was married to Wilhelmina Dobbert of the town of Meeme on Feb. 9, 1892. The couple resided on the Dobbert homestead farm near Kiel since their marriage. Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Henry (Adeline) Koeppen, Town of Meeme, Mrs. Joseph (Rose) Hoffmann, Sheboygan, Mrs. Rudolph (Minnie) Christel, St. Nazianz, and Miss Elizabeth Quante, Evansville, Ill.; three sons, Edwin of Withee, Wis., August, Manitowoc, and Rudolph, Town Cato; five grand- children; four great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Roehl of the town of Schleswig. No newspaper named, December 30, 1949
AUGUST QUANTE JR. (d. 1970) August Quante, 72, formerly of the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in the Town of Meeme Cemetery. Mr. Quante was born August 5, 1898, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late August and Wilhelmina Dobbert Quante. Survivors include a brother, Edwin, of Withee, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Christel of St. Nazianz and Miss Elizabeth Quante of Evanston, Ill. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 30, 1970 P.15
ROBERT ROBERTS (First publication July 27, 1882.) No. 69 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC-ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc, July 26th, A.D., 1882. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Robert Roberts, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament o Robert Roberts, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by David Morgans, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this State; Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard by this court at the Probate Office in Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 22d day of August, A.D., 1882, at 10 o'clock, A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. H G Turner, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, August 3, 1882 P. 2
GEORG SOHN (d. 1902) George Sohn (co. death index v.7 p.41) Jan. 28, 1818-Feb. 6, 1902 Widower of Christiana Sohn Parents are marked as unknown Farmer in Town of Meeme -born in Germany Died from "acute gastric enteric infection, 3 days -old age" Buried at Town of Meeme Cemetery ****** George Sohn birth: 28 January 1819 Germany death: 6 February 1902 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1902 Meeme father: Sohn spouse: Christiana Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (His wife's photo is in the glass negative pictures)
DONALD R. VOSS Donald R. Voss, age 64, of N8069 City Road E, Elkhart Lake, died at his residence on Thursday April 21, 2005. He was born in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, on Nov. 18, 1940, a son of the late Fred and Theckla (Mueller) Voss. For more than 30 years, Don was employed by the Mayline Co. in Sheboygan, later working in maintenance at Siebkin’s Resort in Elkhart Lake until his retirement. Surviving Don is his sister, Margean Schafer of the Town of Mosel; three nephews, John (Kathy) Schafer of Sheboygan, James (Theresa) Schafer of Howards Grove and Jason Schafer of the Town of Mosel; one niece, Kathy Ann (Russ) Albert of Sheboygan, as well as great nieces and nephews. Newspaper not cited.
FRED T. VOSS FRED VOSS OF MEEME LAID TO REST MONDAY Fred T. Voss, aged 59, a resident of the town of Meeme, died early Friday morning at his home, following an illness of three months duration. He was born in the town of Schleswig on Aug. 21, 1886, the son of the late Nicholas Voss and Margaret Gosse Voss. On Dec. 11, 1938, he was united in marriage with Thekla Mueller in the town of Meeme and for many years has been proprietor of the Good Will shop on Highway 159 at Mineral Springs. Survivors include his widow; 2 children, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Voss of Ada; seven brothers, Arno and William of Sheboygan, Nicholas of Cleveland, Louis of Louis Corners, Richard of Ada, Edwin of Herman, Harold of Meeme; sister, Mrs. Fred Arnold Jr. of Kiel. The body may be viewed after Sunday noon at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., March 22, 1946 page 2
THECKLA VOSS Funeral services for Theckla Voss, 64, formerly of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, who died Thursday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Arenz-Zimmer Funeral Home, Howards Grove. Friends may all at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday. The former Theckla Mueller, was born Sept. 23, 1920, at rural Kiel, a daughter of Carl and Ida Lawrenz Mueller. Sheboygan Press, January 19, 1985 P. 4 ********** (24 Sep 1920/Jan 1985/SSDI)
HARRY J. WENNESHEIMER Harry J. Wennesheimer, 68, 2067 Riverview Drive, died Tuesday evening in a local hospital. He was born in the Town of Howard, Dec. 17, 1896 and was a retired employe of the Chicago and North Western Railroad. Mr. Wennesheimer was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Brown County Barracks, No. 1199. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; two brothers, Edward, Little Suamico; William, Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Rene Rassmussen, Green Bay; Miss Mary, Green Bay; several nieces and nephews. At Lyndahl Funeral Home after 7 this evening. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, First Assembly of God Church, the Rev. C. B. Risk officiating. Burial in the Meeme Center Cemetery, Manitowoc County. Green Bay Press Gazette, March 17, 1965 P. 38
ESTHER WILLIAMS Notes from School Hill: Mrs. Williams was buried Tuesday, January 25th. She was 92 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 27, 1916