LEON J. ALBRIGHT Leon J. Albright, 44, of 14922 Highway 42, Newton, died Wednesday evening, June 28, 1989. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Lee Kahrs will officiate, followed by brief family rites at 10:15 am at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Mr. Albright was born December 9, 1944 in the Town of Meeme, son of Lorraine Schwartz Albright and the late Raymond Albright. He attended St. Fidelis Parochial School in the Town of Meeme. He married the former Sharon Thiel on May 3, 1969 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Mr. Albright was employed at Sheboygan Cold Storage for the past 25 years. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Cemetery Committee and a church usher. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; three daughters, Ann, Patricia and Laura, all at home; his mother, Lorraine Albright; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Diane Albright of Manitowoc; Paul and Romelda Albright of Cleveland, Dennis and Louis Albright of rural Kiel; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sandra (John) Davis of Cecil, Wisconsin, Mrs. Gloria (Thomas) Zittel of Sheboygan and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lilly Thiel of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday and Saturday from 8 am until the hour of service. Wake Service will be held at 7:30 pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial fund has been established for St. Isidore Catholic Church or School. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 29, 1989 page B8 LORRAINE ALBRIGHT Mrs. Lorraine Albright, age 81, Town of Meeme resident, died Saturday, January 8, 1994, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Father Lee Kahrs will be celebrant of the Mass. Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery. She was born June 16, 1912, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie Wasmer Schwartz. She attened (sic) St. Fidelis Catholic Parochial School, Spring Valley. On August 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Raymond Albright, and the couple resided in the Town of Meeme. He preceded her in death January 25, 1965. She was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman and a charter member of their Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include three sons and four daughters-in-law, Robert E (Diane) Albright, Manitowoc, Paul (Romelda) Albright, Cleveland, Dennis (Lois) Albright, Kiel, Sherry Albright, Town of Meeme; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Bert Schwartz, Town of Meeme; four sisters, Mrs. Marie (Albert) Bogenschutz, and Catherine (Joe) Hertel, both of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elizabeth (Bernard) Hertel, and Mrs. Valeria Sessler, both Town of Meeme; two brothers-in-law, Bert Renzelmann, Wauwatosa, Gordon Albright, Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lorraine Schwartz, Manitowoc, Mrs. Lorena, Schwartz, and Mrs. Ruth Schwartz, both of Town of Meeme. She was preceded in death by one son, Leon, one sister, Arlene Renzelmann, four brothers, Gilbert, Matthew, Joseph, and Clarence Schwartz. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock Street, Cleveland from 4-8 p.m. Monday evening and at the church Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. A parish prayer service will be held at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Monday at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 9, 1994 P. A2 ******** (b. 16 Jun 1912/d. 8 Jan 1994 SSDI)
RAYMOND ALBRIGHT Raymond E. Albright, 55, a Town of Meeme resident, died of a heart attack Monday afternoon while at work at the Kohler Co. He was born May 29, 1909, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Edward and Mary Albright, and attended St. Luke's Catholic school there. On Aug. 28, 1938, he was married to Lorraine Schwartz at St. Isadore's Catholic Church in Osman. They resided at R. 1. Newton, since their marriage. Mr. Albright had been employed in the casting department at the Kohler Co. for the past 15 years. Survivors are his wife; four sons, (private); three brothers, Roy of Burlington, Ill., Herbert and Gordon of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Alice) Presier of Kentucky, Mrs. Howard (Edna) Sauve and Mrs. Albert (Florence) Manick of Two Rivers, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at teh Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland with the Rev. Donald Schneider, pastor of St. Isadore Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery in the Town of Meeme. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral chapel at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, January 26, 1965, p. 10 ********** Albright Funeral Funeral services for Raymond E. Albright, 55, of Rt. 1, Newton, who died Monday, were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, the Rev. Donald Schneider officiating. Burial was in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley. Pallbearers (omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 30, 1965, p. 11
ELISABETHA BARTH (Elisabetha (Brost) (Gruen) Barth, b.31 Mar 1801, d.09 Feb 1884 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Mathias and Maria (Barth) Brost Elisabetha Brost was m. 2x. m No. 1, 28 Jan 1823, Peter Gruen, St Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: Maria Gruen, b.23 Oct 1823, d.09 Nov 1823; Mathias Gruen, b.01 Aug 1825; Elisabetha Gruen, b.20 Dec 1827, d.18 May 1837. Husband Peter Gruen (1795) d.08 May 1831 and was b. at Freudenburg. m. No. 2, 10 Jul 1832, Michael Barth, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: All b. at Freudenburg: Michael Barth, b.03 Apr 1833; Peter Barth, b.28 Nov 1834; Katharina Barth, b.05 Mar 1837; Johann Barth, b.26 Apr 1842, d.16 Jan 1848. This family emigrated to USA arriving in NY 10 Jun 1856. It is believed that all grave stones have been lost over time and that Michael Barth is buried next to his wife Elisabetha. Data for Michael Barth follows: Michael Barth, b.17 Feb 1802, d.----? b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) son of Matthias and Maria (Jaeger) Barth) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ROLAND (ANDREAS) BAUER Roland Bauer birth: Meeme death: 21 March 1898 Herman, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1898 Meeme father: Peter Bauer mother: Bertha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (St. Fidelis ch. record has d. 21 Mar. 1898)
JEAN BENNIN Mrs. William Bennin, 58, of Route 1, Newton, died Monday morning at home following a lengthy illness. The former Jean Burdick was born May 26, 1920, in Sheboygan, a daughter of Raymond and Olga Kazilek Burdick. She graduated from Central High School in 1939. On June 3, 1939, she was married to Mr. Bennin at St. Nazianz. The couple lived in St. Nazianz for five years before moving to Spring Valley. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, and a member and past president of its Christian Mother's Society. She also was a member of the Pigeon Lake Garden Club and a former member of the Spring Valley Homemakers Club and former instructor for a 4-H knitting class. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A brother precede her in death. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, with the Rev. Donald Reimer, pastor, as celebrant. Brief family rites will precede at 9:45 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. No newspaper or date cited ******** Mrs. William Bennin, 58, of Route 1, Newton, Town of Meeme, died Monday morning at home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10:30 a.m. in St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Donald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Mrs. Bennin, nee Jean Burdick, was born May 26, 1920, in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Raymond and Olga Kazilek Burdick. She attended schools in Sheboygan and was graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1938. June 3, 1939, she was married to William Bennin in St. Nazianz, living in St. Nazianz for five years before moving to their present home in Spring Valley. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and member and past president of Christian Mothers Society. She was also a member of Pigeon Lake Garden Club, past member of Spring Valley Homemakers and a former instructor for 4-H Knitting Class. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Thomas of Two Rivers and Neil of Route 1, Sheboygan Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Erik (Phyllis) Klessig of Sheboygan and Mrs. Eric (Charlene) Lulloff of Kiel; a brother, Wesley Burdick of Sheboygan and nine grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. A wake service will be 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1979 P. 3
WILLIAM BENNIN William C. Bennin, 75, of 13211 Pioneer Road, Newton, Wisconsin, died Monday afternoon, June 25, 1990, at his home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Lee Kahrs will officiate preceded by brief family rites at 9:45 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. He was born September 25, 1914, son of the late Benjamin and Olive Ahl Bennin. He graduated from Kiel High School. On June 3, 1939, he married the former Jean Burdick in St. Nazianz. He was employed at Polar Ware Corporation in Sheboygan for approximately 30 years, retiring in 1976. He was a loving father who loved gardening and dancing. His wife preceded him in death on March 5, 1979. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Holy Name Society and a past member of Cleveland Lions Club. Survivors include a special friend, Bernice Schneider of rural Cleveland; two sons, Dr. Thomas (Jan) Bennin of Two Rivers, Neil (Jeanelle) Bennin or rural Sheboygan Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis (Erik) Klessig of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charlene (Eric) Lulloff of Kiel; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, Bernard Dunn of Manitowoc, Robert Dunn of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Born of Cleveland, Mrs. Adeline Bonbinski of Berlin. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
JOSEPH BERTSCHE Notes From Osman: On Tuesday of last week occurred the death of Mr. John Bertche (sic), one of the oldest and best known residents of Meeme. He was engaged in farming until a few years ago when he disposed of his farm and has since lived a retired life in the village of School Hill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Heckman. The funeral took place on Friday with interment at Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 26, 1905 P. 8 ********* Notes From Osman: Mr. and Mrs. Bertche (sic) returned last Monday to their home in Michigan after being called here on account of the death of Mr. Bertche's father. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 26, 1905 P. 8 ********* Joseph Bertche birth: 10 March 1819 Germany death: 16 January 1905 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme residence: 1905 Meeme Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Joseph Bertsche/d. 20 Jan. 1905/age 85 yrs./from record of St. Fidelis Cath. ch.)
JOHN BOGENSCHUTZ (First publication Nov. 29, 1883.) No. 109 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-MANITOWOC COUNTY-ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc, Nov. 28th, A.D., 1883. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of John Bogenschitz (sic) deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jno. Bogenschitz deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Elisabeth Bogenschitz, who is named in said will as the executor thereof, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letter testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me, at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 8th day of January, A.D., 1884, at ten 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. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, December 13, 1883 P. 2
NICOLAUS BRAUN Born: ca 1822 born Luxemburg Married: BRAUN: Nicolaus age 38 at marriage m: 30 July 1863 to: Ana Bernarde (also Anna Bernard/Ana Berna) b: Belgium age 25 at marriage, record of St. Wendel Catholic Church. Chd: Elisabetha b. 13 Jan. 1864, Joseph b. 2 Nov. 1865, Ana Maria b. 23 Mar. 1868, John Nicolas b. 8 Feb. 1870, John Nicolas b. 8 Aug. 1871. Enlisted on February 25, 1865 as a Private from Centreville, WI, 43 year-old, married, Tailor, 5’6”, brown eyes, dark hair. Mustered Out: July 17, 1865 at Nashville, TN 1870 Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Centerville: Nicklas Braun, 46, Male, Farmer, RE 1400, PE 325, born Luxemburg Anna Braun, 28, Female, Keeping house, born Belgium Chd: Dominicus Braun-17, Susanne Braun-13, Gertrud Braun-11, Elisabeth Braun-6, Joseph Braun-4, all born in WI 1875 Wisconsin State Census, 1 June: Manitowoc County, Centerville Twp: Nicholas Braun, 5 males, 4 females Died: 23 May 1880
PETER BROST Peter Brost of Town of Meeme is Victim of Stroke Peter Brost, aged 48, Town of Meeme resident, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock after suffering a stroke. The deceased was born in the Town of Meeme July 12, 1884 and in 1910 he was united in marriage to Miss Rose Fessler. The survivors are his wife, two sons, Melvin and Erwin at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ben Hartmann of Sheboygan and Miss Verena at home, his mother, Mrs. Nic Brost of School Hill; three brothers John, School Hill; Harry, Sheboygan; Herman, Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Peter Koenig, School Hill, Mrs. Peter Dries, Colby; and Mrs. Joe Dries at Shorewood. One brother Joe preceded him in death eighteen years ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 at St. Fidelis church, Town of Meeme. The Rev. Father Diney will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, January 19, 1933 – P. 2
ROSE BROST Mrs. Rose Brost, 82, a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan died Tuesday afternoon in Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 10 am Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill following a brief family service at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, will be celebrant of the Mass. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Thursday where wake services will be at 8 pm Manitowoc Herald-Times; p.3 col 4; Wednesday 13 Sept 1972 ******* (13 Aug 1890/Sep 1972/SSDI)
GEORGE BROTZ George Brotz, 56, of Meeme died Sunday evening of a heart attack at his home 1 1/2 miles south of Osman. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley with Rev. John P. Baum officiating. He was born Oct. 9, 1898, in Sheboygan where he attended the St. Peter- Claver School. On Aug. 4, 1924, he married the former Jewel Meehl and was employed by the Kohler Co., for 23 years as chief inspector in the brass building. In 1943 the family moved to the farm home near Osman. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Casper Brotz of Sheboygan; two sons (private); five daughters (private); four sisters, Mrs William Kennedy of Detroit, Mich., Sister Mary Pierre of Notre Dame, Ind., Mrs. Jac Klein of Sheboygan and Mrs. John Nelson of Kohler; three brothers, Norbert and Walter of Sheboygan and Albert of Howell, Mich., and six grandchildren. He was president of the Meeme Farm Bureau until the time of death, a member of the Knights of Columbus of Sheboygan and the Holy Name Society of St. Fidelis of Spring Valley. Friends may call at the Ramm Funeral Home, Sheboygan. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery in Spring Valley. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1954 P. 29
JULIA BROTZ Mrs. Julia Brotz, 69, of 623 Penn Ave., Sheboygan, a former resident in the Spring Valley area, died Thursday evening following a heart attack at Phoenix, Ariz. She had been visiting two daughters in the city. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Wednesday at St. Clement Catholic Church, Sheboygan, The Very Rev. Msgr. Vernon Kuehn will officiate and burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley. Mrs. Brotz was born June 21, 1898, at Darboy, WI., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bratz. She was married to George Brotz Aug. 4, 1924, at Darboy and he preceded her in death in 1954. Mrs. Brotz resided in the Spring Valley area until a year ago when she moved to Sheboygan. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. Survivors include two sons, (private); five daughters, (private); two brothers, five sisters and 26 grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Gerend Funeral Home, 903 N. Sixth St., Sheboygan, where the parish vigil will begin at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 9, 1967, p. 7
MARTIN BRUNNER Martin G. Brunner, 95, a former rural Cleveland resident, died Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Home at Manitowoc where he had resided the past 3 1/2 years. He was born July 13, 1878 at Kellnersville, Manitowoc County, the son of the late Michael and Mary Augustine Brunner. On July 2, 1907 he married the former Mary Salm at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The couple resided in the Town of Meeme where they operated a farm and apple orchard. Mrs. Brunner died in 1955. He was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, and its Catholic Knights and Holy Name societies. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Woelfel of Sheboygan and Mrs. Oliver (Eleanor) Gelinas of Marinette, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Five sisters and five brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, preceded by brief family rites at 10:30 a.m. at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland. The Rev. Francis Rose, pastor, will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery in the Town of Meeme. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday where a parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (The Sheboygan Press) Date of date: 6 June 1974 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARY BRUNNER Mrs. Martin Brunner, 72, nee Mary Salm, died at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc early Saturday evening after suffering a stroke on Saturday morning. Mrs. Brunner was born April 19, 1883 in the town of Centerville the daughter of Matthias and Magdeline Bogenschuletz Salm. She lived in the township until she married Mr. Brunner at the St. Wendel Church on July 2, 1907. Following their marriage the couple moved to R. 1 Cleveland where they owned and operated a farm which is still their home. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Sylvester (Agnes) Woelfel of R. 1 Cleveland and Mrs. Oliver (Eleanor) Gelinas of Marinette; three grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) Kutz, Mrs. Lorenz (Rose) Kutz of Newton R. 1 and Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) Neuser of Brillion. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers Nicholas, Joseph, Henry and John Salm. Funeral Services will be held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning at the family home, R. 1 Cleveland, and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Meeme. Mrs. Brunner was a member of the parish since her marriage. She was also a member of St. Monica’s Society and the Third Order of St. Francis. The body will lie in state at the family home where relatives and friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday. St. Monica’s Society will hold a vigil Tuesday at 8 p.m. (The Sheboygan Press, Monday, July 25, 1955) Date of death: 23 July 1955 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARIE CASPER St. Nazianz news: The sad news reached relatives of Mrs. Anton Casper who died Saturday. A large number attended the funeral on Tuesday at Fidelis. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 29, 1925 P.9 ******** Notes from Osman Mrs. Tony Casper of Meeme died last Saturday shortly after giving birth to a child. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 29, 1925 ********* Notes from St. Nazianz: The sad news reached relatives and friends here of the death of Mrs. Casper of Meeme. Mrs. Casper was well known in our village. A large number of people from here attended the funeral on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 29, 1925
ELLA CHRISTEL VALDERS WOMAN DIES FOLLOWING BIRTH OF CHILD Mrs. Ella Christel, 25, wife of Louis Christel, died at her home in Valders Tuesday morning, following the birth of a baby girl. Mrs. Christel was born on October 21, 1900. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hertel of Spring Valley. The body was removed to the home of the parents there today and funeral services will be held Friday morning from the Hertel residence to St. Fidelis church where services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Rev. Mr. Schmidt will officiate and burial will be made in St. Fidelis cemetery. The survivors are the grieved husband, three daughters, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hertel, Spring Valley, three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Brunmeier, of Cleveland, and the Misses Julia and Elsie Hertel, at home and four brothers, George, Norbert and Bernard, at home and Henry, of South Bend, Indiana. Sheboygan Press, Sept. 9, 1926 ********** Notes from Spring Valley: Mrs. Ella Christel, wife of Louis Christel of Valders, died Tuesday after giving birth to a child. She was 25 years of age and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hertel of Spring Valley. She is survived by her husband and three children, her parents, four brothers, George, Bernard and Norbert of Spring Valley and Henry of Indianapolis and three sisters, Mrs. Brunmeier of Cleveland and Esther and Julia at home. Her body was brought to the home of her parents and the funeral will be held here Friday morning. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 9, 1926 ********* Notes from Spring Valley: It is with deepest feeling of regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Louis Christel which occurred last week Tuesday at 6:30 am at Valders, aged 25. Her sudden demise brought sorrow and grief to the members of the family at home. She was a kind and loving friend and neighbor, always ready to give a helping hand. She is survived by her husband and three children, Marion, 4; Betty, 2 and an infant, her heart-broken parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Hertel; four brothers, George, Henry, Norbert and Bernard and three sisters, Mrs. E. Brunmeier at Cleveland, Julia and Elsie at home. A large number of people followed her remains to the grave. As she has taken her journey across the dark river, may her soul rest in peace. Those from outside who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Nic Klein, Mrs. John Wester, Port Washington; Mrs. Fred Diederick and son, Alois, Milwaukee; Mrs. John Peiffer, Mrs. Peter Uselding, Holy Cross; Mrs. Wm Klein, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wester and son, Nick, Belgium; Mr. and Mrs. Mich. Wester, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Herr, Mr. John Hertel, Mrs. F. Kautzer, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Wm Heinof Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. F. Walters, Sheboygan Falls, Mr. Joe Ackerman, Manitowoc; Mr. Ph. Hertel and two sons, Cedarburg, Mr. W.F. Christel and daughter, Alice, Mr. and Mrs. R. Glasow, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brennan, Mr. Louis Pankratz, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Christel, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Christel, Mrs. E. Grahl, Valders, Mr. and Mrs. I. Chrisitel, Brillion; Mr. Jack Vogeltanz, Reifs Mills, Mr. and Mrs. R. Klatzein, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bremer, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1926 ********** Notes from Meeme: The marriage of Miss Ella Hertel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hertel and Mr. Lou Christel, son of Mr. Wm Christel of Valders, was solemnized at 9 o'clock Wednesday, June 1, in the St. Fideles Church, the Rev. Ludger officiating, which was witnesses by immediate friends and relatives of the couple. The bride wore an attractive gown of white georgette crepe and an embroidered veil arranged with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. Miss Minnie Christel, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a charming frock of pale pink georgette crepe and carried an arm bouquet of roses. George Hertel, brother of the bride, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner and supper were served for only brothers and sisters and parents. The house was decorated with green and white and cut flowers. After supper a wedding dance was held at Reinhold Glassow's at Valders. Thursday they left on a honeymoon trip to Fond du Lac, Grand Rapids and Hewitt. The out of town guests at the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. John Hertel, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Herr of Sheboygan, Mrs. Nick Klien of Port Washington. Their many friends wish them joy and happiness as they journey together down the pathway of life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 9, 1921
LOUIS CHRISTEL Louis Christel, 76, of Nekoosa, Wis., a former Valders resident, died Thursday morning at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Nekoosa and 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate with burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery at Spring Valley. Mr. Christel was the son of the late William F. And Wilhelmina Lulloff Christel. His first wife, the former Ella Hertel of Spring Valley, preceded him in death Sept. 15, 1926. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Louis Jr., of Manitowoc and Thomas, of Valders, three daughters, Mrs. Willard (Marian) Zolthier, of Sheboygan, Violet Christel, of Valders and Mrs. Francis (Alice Mae) Waniger, of St. Nazianz; two brothers, William, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Arthur, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Kletzien and Mrs. Edgar Ryan, of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two children, five brothers, five sisters and a grand- child preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 15, 1976, p. 3 ******* Notes from Meeme: The marriage of Miss Ella Hertel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hertel and Mr. Lou Christel, son of Mr. Wm Christel of Valders, was solemnized at 9 o'clock Wednesday, June 1, in the St. Fideles Church, the Rev. Ludger officiating, which was witnesses by immediate friends and relatives of the couple. The bride wore an attractive gown of white georgette crepe and an embroidered veil arranged with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. Miss Minnie Christel, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a charming frock of pale pink georgette crepe and carried an arm bouquet of roses. George Hertel, brother of the bride, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner and supper were served for only brothers and sisters and parents. The house was decorated with green and white and cut flowers. After supper a wedding dance was held at Reinhold Glassow's at Valders. Thursday they left on a honeymoon trip to Fond du Lac, Grand Rapids and Hewitt. The out of town guests at the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. John Hertel, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Herr of Sheboygan, Mrs. Nick Klien of Port Washington. Their many friends wish them joy and happiness as they journey together down the pathway of life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 9, 1921
JOAN M. (KUTZ) DOUGHMAN Mrs. Joan (Kutz) Doughman, 38, of Iron Mountain, Mich., a former Manitowoc resident, died Thursday at Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Osman. Mrs. Doughman was a graduate of the Manitowoc County Teachers College. Survivors omitted for privacy. Herald Times Report, Friday, December 28, 1973, p. 3 ******* (Joan Doughman/11 Sep 1935/Dec 1973/SSDI)
ANNA GROH Dies On Saturday Following Illness Mrs. Anna Groh, aged 70, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pius Willmas, 1927 N. Nineteenth street, after an illness of two months' duration. Deceased was born July 8, 1868, in Meeme township, Manitowoc county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koenig. She attended St. Fidelis parochial school in that township, and on June 27, 1893, was united in marriage to Anton Groh at St. Fidelis church by the late Father Hellstern. The couple lived on a farm in Meeme township until 10 years ago when she and a daughter came to Sheboygan. She was a member of St. Fidelis church and also a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Fidelis. Mr. Groh passed away April 21, 1916, and two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Pius Willmas and Mrs. Otto Schmidbauer of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Groh of St. Nazianz, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter, 1927 N. Nineteenth Street, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Dominic's church with interment in the family plot at St. Fidelis cemetery, the Rev. George Knackert officiating. Friends may view the body at the Willmas home from this evening until the time of services. Unknown Paper Saturday, January 14, 1939
J.W. GROH Notes From Meeme: The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Groh was held from the St. Fidelis church on Monday morning. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 14, 1912 pg. 8
PETER GROH Death in Town Meeme on 03 Jan. of the little son of Anton Groh, who had just been born Christmas Day. Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1896
FRANZ HEISDORF IN PROBATE, MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Franz Heisdorf, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Hieronymus Zech, of Meeme, representing among other things that Franz Heisdorf, late of Meeme in said County , on the 22nd day of April A.D. 1873 at Meeme died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State and that said petitioner is son-in-law of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to him granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday the 26th day of May A.D. 1873, 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. W.W. Waldo, County Judge. Dated the 26th day of April A.D. 1873 Manitowoc Pilot, May 29, 1873 P. 1
MARGARITHA HEISDORF (Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Margaretha (Hensen) Heisdorf, b.06 Jan 1821, d.18 Apr 1871 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Herrenmuehle, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Mathias and Anna (Wender) Hensen/Wife of Franz Heisdorf/ Note: It is believed that the markings for the husband (Franz Heisdorf) has been lost. Data about Franz follows: Franz Heisdorf, b. ---------?, d. ---------?/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Beuren, Prussia (Germany)son of Peter and Maria (Becker) Heisdorf/m. Margaretha Hensen, 05 Jan 1845, St. Gervasium Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Trier, Trier, Prussia (Germany) Children: b. at Trier/Maria, b.28 Mar 1846, d.10 Jun 1846) ******** (entry from record of St. Fidelis derived from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
MATHIAS HENZEN (The following sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) (Note: This surname more often spelled Hensen in Prussia Mathias Hensen, b.------1794, d.22 May 1866 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wies, Prussia (Germany) son of Friederich and Anna (Bock) Hensen m. 2x. m. No. 1, Anna Wender, 02 Feb 1819, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: Margaretha, b.06 Jan 1821, m. Franz Heisdorf; Elisabetha, b.25 Jan 1824; Agnes, b.01 Jun 1826, m. Matthias Kretsch. Wife Anna d. 06 Mar 1827 and was b. at Freudenburg. m. No. 2, Elisabetha Wender, 19 Aug 1828, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: Johann, b.14 Sep 1829; Anna, b.05 Feb 1832, d.15 Dec 1837; Katharina, b.08 Nov 1835, d.17 Dec 1836; Nikolaus, b.07 Oct 1837; Mathias, b.23 Jan 1840, d.30 Jan 1840; Maria, b.18 Jan 1841; Mathias, b.17 Oct 1843, d.10 Jan 1848; Franz, b.21 Feb 1846. Wife Elisabetha d. 26 Aug 1850 and was b. at Freudenburg. Data about wives: Anna Wender, b.28 Apr 1801, d.06 Mar 1827 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Herrenmuhle, Prussia (Germany) dau of Hilarius and Margaretha (Peter) Wender Elisabetha Wender, b.12 Apr 1808, d.26 Aug 1850 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Herrenmuhle, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Hilarius and Margaretha (Peter) Wender ******* (entry from record of St. Fidelis derived from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
ADAM HERR (First publication Oct. 25, 1888.) No. 66 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Adam Herr, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Adam Herr, late of the town of Meeme, in said county, deceased, has been filed in this court and whereas application has been made by Anna Herr, the widow and a legatee and devisee of said deceased, praying that the said will be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters of administration with said will annexed be issued as provided by law to Frank Herr, of said town of Meeme, no person being named in said will as executor thereof. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard at a special term of said court to be held at the probate office in the City of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday the 20th day of November, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock, A.M. of that day. 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 of a copy of this order in The Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and published in said city and county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. Dated October 23, 1888. By the court. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 15, 1888 P. 2 ******** (1880 Meeme census: Adam Herr age 58 Blacksmith; wife Anna 50; Anna Jr. 22; Frank 20; Mary 18; Adam 16; Herman 13; Willie 10; Louise 7) Note: Adam is probably in St. Fidelis cemetery as there are many by the surname Herr in this cemetery and many stones in this cemetery are missing)
AGNES HERR (d. 1930) Funeral services for Miss Agnes Herr, lifelong resident of the Town of Meeme, were held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 in St. Fidelis Church, Meeme, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Alfred Pritzl of Osman officiated. Miss Herr, who made her home with Mr. and Mrs. William Dietrich passed away at 4:00 pm Friday. She was about 69 years of age and was born in Meeme. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. William Dietrich and two brothers, Henry and Frank Herr of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1930 page 16
ANDREAS HERR Andrew Herr(sic) of Meeme died on Wednesday of last week. He was one of the oldest settlers and held various town offices during his residence there. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 22, 1882 ******** Andrew Herr(sic), brother of Michael Herr, proprietor of the Meeme House, died here on Wednesday morning last. Mr. Herr was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1830 and settled in Meeme in July, 1847. At that time all the inhabitants of the township could be counted on the fingers of ones hands and the general outlook to a young man was not very promising. Yet with that perseverance and zeal for which he was noted, he made a comfortable home in the wilderness and during his life of thirty- five years in the township, was honored and respected by all his acquaintances. He held many positions of trust, being town treasurer for many years. He was also supervisor for a long period. In brief, he was a thorough intelligent citizen, highly respected by all and bearing to his grave an unsullied character and honored name. His funeral was very largely attended and as the clods fell upon his coffin all felt that Meeme had lost one of its oldest, truest and best citizens. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 22, 1882 ********* (First publication Sept. 6, 1888.) No. 56 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY,-In Probate. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Andrew Herr(sic), deceased, late of the town of Meeme, in the county and state aforesaid, deceased, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Margaretta Herr, widow and sole legatee and devisee of said decease, (no person being named in said will as the executor, thereof,) praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state, and that letters testamentary be issued thereon as provided by law: Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard by this court at a regular term thereof at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the second day of October, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock A.M. of that day. 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 of a copy of this order in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and published in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. Dated September 4, A.D., 1888. By the court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 20, 1888 P. 3
ANDREW HERR Andrew Herr, Well Known Meeme Farmer Dies In The Hospital Andrew Herr, 66, life long resident of Meeme, died at St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan Friday and burial will be Tuesday morning at the St. Fidelis church in Meeme. He was born on the old Herr homestead in Town Meeme where he followed farming all his life. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. The survivors are the widow, Catherine; three sons, Andrew of Milwaukee, Christie and Alois at home; three daughters, Miss Lilly of Chicago, Mrs. Theodore Knier of Milwaukee and Miss Della t home. A son and a daughter died in infancy. Two brothers, William of Sheboygan, and Albert of Greenwood, Wis., two sisters, Mrs. Anna Schnell of Kiel, and Mrs. Katie Bogenschuetz of Sheboygan, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 24, 1929, p. 1
ANNA HERR (d. 1942) Anna Herr Dies At Age of 89 Anna Herr, 89, died this morning at 4:40 o'clock at the home of her brother, Adam Herr, Route 2, Sheboygan. Mr. Herr is her only survivor. She was a faithful member of Holy Name church. Friends may call at the Gerend Funeral home from Saturday night at 7 o'clock. Time if services had not been decided on at noon today. The Sheboygan Press, Friday, May 29, 1942, p. 2
ANNA MARIE HERR (d. 1914) Notes from Meeme: Mrs. Lawrence Herr, aged 88 years, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, F.X. Herr. She was born in Germany and came to this country in the early days. She is survived by her aged husband, 90 years old, one son F. X. Herr and one daughter, Mrs. Roell of Chilton. The funeral was held Thursday. Interment in the St. Fidiles (sic) cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, July 9, 1914 ********* Anna Mary Herr (co. death index v.11 p.816) [wife of Lawrence Herr] April 12, 1826-July 7, 1914 Parents are marked as unknown Born in Germany Died from “carcinoma of face, 1 year and 6 months” Buried Town of Meeme [St. Fidelis, Spring Valley]
CATHERINE HERR (d. 1949) Mrs. Catherine Herr, 79, a resident of the Anna M. Reiss home for the past 16 months, died at 1 a.m. today at St. Nicholas hospital after a lingering illness. Born May 31, 1870, in Stienthal (Calumet county), the deceaas th daughter of the late Christian and Adelhaide Casper. She was married to Andrew Herr on Nov. 9, 1897. Immediately following their marriage, the couple moved to Manitowoc county and settled on a farm at Spring Valley, Mrs. Herr entered the Anna M. Reiss home in November, 1947. She was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic church at Spring Valley and was affil- iated with the Christian Mothers' society of the parish. Survivors are three sons, Andrew and Alosi, Milwaukee, and Christ, Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Arndt, Chicago, and Mrs. Minnie Knier and Miss Adela Herr, Milwaukee; four grandchildren; two brothers, John and Joseph, Wisconsin Rapids, and a sister, Mrs. Mina Ruplinger, Milwaukee. Her husband died June 6, 1929. Two infant children also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the Ewald-Nennig funeral home, St. Wendel, and at 9 a.m. at St. Fidelis church, Spring Valley. The Rev. Robert Klein, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the parish cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of the services. Members of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Fidelis church will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 23, 1949, p. 14
CORNELIUS HERR Cornelius J. Herr, 78, a lifelong resident of the Town of Meeme, died Thursday afternoon, March 18, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient for the past week. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Wilbert Buhl, a nephew, of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Aurora, Wis., will officiate at the concelebrated Mass and burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Mr. Herr was born Aug. 30, 1903, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Frank and Catherine Seipel Herr. He attended St. Fidelis Catholic School, Town of Meeme. He married Lucida Woelfel Nov. 15, 1927, at St. Martin Catholic Church, Charlestown. After their marriage, the couple farmed the Herr homestead farm in the Town of Meeme, until their retirement in 1967. Mr. Herr was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, Holy Name Society, Catholic Knights, and Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a lifelong member of Cleveland Co-op and was instrumental in the forming of Lake to Lake Co-op in Kiel. He was also a member of Cleveland Senior citizens. Survivors include his wife, Lucida; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Herr of Route 1, Newton, and Frederick and Kathleen Herr of Osman; two daughters, Mrs. Leander (Clarissa) Bugs of Milwaukee and Sister Marilyn of Bear Creek; five sisters, Mrs. Angeline Rollmann of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Leona Wagner of Cleveland, Mrs. Armella Sullivan of Osman, Mrs. Harvey Schmidt of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Nerine Baumann of El Monte, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grand- children. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 19, 1982 P. 3 ******** (30 Aug 1903/Mar 1982/SSDI)
ELIZABETH HERR Elizabeth Herr (co. death index v.8 p.44) Wife of Frank Herr Dec. 15, 1835-May 25, 1906 Daughter of Hy Scharenbrach and Cathrina Miller (both born Germany) Born Koeln, Germany Died from “pulmonary tuberculosis, 6 months” Buried [at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme]
FRANK X. HERR Frank X. Herr Of Town Meeme Dies On Friday Frank X. Herr, aged 67, life-long resident of Town Meeme, passed away suddenly Friday at 11:30 a.m. on the Herr homestead. Mr. Herr was born in Town Meeme, January 4, 1866, and attended St. Fidelis school. On Feb. 16, 1897, he was united in marriage to Catherine Seipel and the union was blessed with nine children, three of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Herr preceded him in death by seventeen years. On November 27, 1917, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Patrick O'Gray, who died three years ago. Surviving children are; Mrs. Peter Rollmann, Kiel; Mrs. Carl Wagner and Cornelius Herr, Town Meeme; Mrs. Emmett Sullivan, Osman; Clara Herr, Milwaukee; Miss Nerina?, at home; three step-children, Mrs. George Richter, Milwaukee; Mrs. William Rickard and Miss Lucille O'Grady, Green Bay and a sister, Mrs. Jacob Roell, Chilton. Mr. Herr as a faithful member of St. Fidelis church, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name society. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the Herr homestead and the 9:30 o'clock with a solemn requiem mass at St. Fidelis church. The Rev. Joseph Diny will officiate the burial will be made on the Herr lot in the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, September 2, 1933, p. 2 ******** Funeral Rites Held for Meeme Resident Funeral services for Frank X. Herr who passed away suddenly Friday morning were held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the home, Town of Meeme, and at 9:30 o'clock with solemn requiem mass at the St. Fidelis church, with the Rev. Father Roell acting as celebrant, the Rev. Father Heimann as deacon, and the Rev. Father Diny as sub-deacon. Beautiful floral tributes, many spiritual bouquets and a church filled to capacity with relatives and friends attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Bearers of the pall were Norbert Seipel, Gilbert and Alfred Schneider, Lawrence Roell, Roman Phister and Ervin Veit. - September 1933
FRANZ HERR (d. 1923) Franz Herr Sr. (co. death index v.20 p.71) Widower of Elizabeth Scharenbrach June 5, 1831-April 9, 1923 Son of George Herr and Agnes Tragesor (both born Germany) Born in Germany Died from “chronic pleurisy, 2 months” Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Meeme
GEORG HERR (d. 1885) George Herr (co. death index v.3 p.163) Died June 13, 1885 at age 91 years Parents are not named Born in Europe –farmer Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, [Town of Meeme]
GEORG HERR (d. 1900) Death in Town Meeme on Tues. last week of 86-yr. old George Herr, a wellknown resident of that town. The funeral was Fri. Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900 ******* George Herr (co. death index v.6 p.315) Widower of Marie Anne [Simon] August 10, 1820-Dec. 4, 1900 Son of George Herr and Agnes (both born Germany) Born in Germany –farmer Died from “enlargement of prostatic gland –cystitis -4 weeks” Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme
GEORGE HERR (d. 1907) Death Thursday last week in Meeme of 43-year old Georg Herr. He learned the shoemaker trade in Sheboygan and resided as a bachelor and shoemaker in Town Meeme until his death. He is survived by 3 sisters and a brother. The funeral was held Saturday, 03 August, at the Fidelis Cemetery in Meeme by Rev. B. Phalen. Der Nord Westen, 08 Aug 1907 ********* George Herr (co. death index v.8 p.154) Single May 23, 1864-Aug. 1, 1907 Son of Geo. Herr and Mary Simon (both born Germany) Born in Town of Meeme –shoemaker Died from “menrasthrinia –cardiac dropsy -10 years” Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, [Town of Meeme]
INFANT OF FRANK HERR Notes From Meeme: Death took from the home of Frank Herr an infant child, on Tuesday last. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery on Friday. We sympathize with the bereaved parents. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 19, 1911 pg. 8 ******** (Note: They are on the 1900 census for Meeme, so the child is probably buried where they are in St. Fidelis cemetery)
KATHARINA HERR (d. 1908) Death Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Schneider in Osman, of Mrs. Herr, widow of the late Michael Herr who had been a well-known resident of our county. The deceased, who reached the age of 80, is survived by several children. The funeral was held in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908 ********* KATHARINA HERR (D. 1908) CEMETERY #59 News was received here yesterday that Mrs. Michael Herr of Meeme, aged about 80 years, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Schneider, at Osman. She was a pioneer resident of the county and was held in esteem and respect by all who knew her. She is survived by a family of adult children. Manitowoc Pilot, August 13, 1908 ********* Katie Herr (co. death index v.9 p.326) Widow [of Michael Herr] Jan. 5, 1825-Aug. 11, 1908 Daughter of John Dhein with mother unknown (both born Germany) Born in Germany Died from “gastritis, 10 days” Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Meeme
KATHARINA HERR (d. 1916) On Friday, June 17th, Mrs. Frank Herr died at her home in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, at the age of forty-one years. Katherine Seipel, daughter of Cornelius Seipel, was born in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Dec. 1, 1874. She remained on the home farm until February, 1897 when she was married to Frank Herr of Meeme and they began housekeeping on her husband’s farm. She is spoken of by neighbors and friends as a dutiful daughter, a loving wife and mother. She was a member of the Catholic Church and strong in her faith, being a devout and regular attendant at services and taking an interest in the work of her parish church. Her death was due to blood poisoning, to which she succumbed after an illness of ten days. The funeral was held on Monday from St. Fiedalius (sic) at Meeme and was largely attended by relatives and friends. She is survived by her husband and six children, the oldest eighteen and the youngest two years. She is also survived by her father, Cornelius Seipel of New Holstein, three brothers, John Seipel of Charlestown, Henry and Nicholas Seipel of Riverside, California, and four sisters, Mrs. Andrew Pfister of Charlestown, Mrs. Fred G. Veit of Chilton, Mrs. Wm. Schneider of Rantoul and Mrs. Anton Mueller of New Holstein. Chilton Times June 10, 1916 ******** Notes from Meeme: The funeral of Mrs. Frank X. Herr was held on Monday. She passed away Thursday at 10:30 P.M. Her maiden name was Catherine Seipel. She was born in Calumet Co. Dec. 1, 1875(sic). She is survived by her husband and six children, five daughters and one son. Interment was in St. Fidelis cemetery. Those from outside who attended the funeral were: Mr. Cornelius Seipel, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Rochl, Mr. and Mrs. John Seipel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Veith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schneider, all from Chilton, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pfister from Charlestown, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Miller of New Holstein, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herr of Plymouth, Jos. Herr of Sheboygan Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Michels of Kiel, Mrs. Andrew Seipel Sr., and daughter Mrs. Becker of Millino, Wis. And Mrs. Wm. And Mrs. Olm of Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, June 22, 1916 p.8
KATIE HERR (d. 1927) Katie Herr (co. death index v.23 p.245) Single Oct. 20, 1854-June 18, 1927 Daughter of George Herr and Mary Simon Born in Wisconsin Died from “gastra enteritis, 10 days –general debility, 2 years” Buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme ******* Prominent Town of Meeme Woman Dies On Saturday Miss Catherine Herr, age 74, died Saturday evening at her home in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county after an extended illness. She is survived by one brother, Adam Herr of Sheboygan and one sister, Miss Anna Herr, who desided (sic) with her. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, June 20, 1927, p. 13
LORENZ HERR Notes from Cleveland: This morning, Monday, at 5:30 o'clock at the Town of Meeme, Mr. Lorenz Herr died at the age of 95 years. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 22, 1919 ********** Nearly a Centenarian On Monday, May 19th Lorenz Herr, father of Mrs. Jacob Roell of Chilton town, died following a brief illness of two weeks, at the age of 95 years. Lorenz Herr was born in Germany March 24, 1824 and immigrated to America in 1854, coming direct to Two Rivers where he remained for a short time and then purchased a farm in Meeme, Manitowoc Co. In 1854 he was married to Annie Wilbert and the venerable couple lived together until death took Mrs. Herr some five years ago. He was an industrious, persevering man and built from the wilderness the farm on which he lived until the final summons came. He was highly esteemed in the neighborhood and was known as a man of strict integrity, upright in all dealing, devoted to his family and true to his friends. The funeral was held on Thursday from Fedelis Catholic Church in Meeme, Requiem Mass being celebrated by Rev. Fr. Theo. Kersten, with interment in the family lot in St. Fedelis Cemetery. He is survived by a son, Frank X. Herr, who has operated the homestead from for some years and a daughter, Mrs. Jacob Roell of Chilton Town. Those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roell, son Lawrence of Chilton town, Mrs. Frank Ludwig of South Stockbridge, Mrs. Andrew Woelfel, Mr. and Mrs. John Seipel, Cornelius Seipel, Misses Mary Hensen and Angeline Herr of Charlestown. Chilton Times – May 24, 1919 ********** Lawrence Herr (co. death index v.16 p.370) Widower of Anna Mary March 23, 1824-May 19, 1919 Son of George Herr and Agnes Tratiser (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “cardiac dilatation and senility” Buried at Meeme [St. Fidelis, Spring Valley]
LUCIDA M. HERR Lucida Herr, 82, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, a former Town of Meeme resident, died Thursday afternoon, April 12, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. Pastor Rev. Lee Kahrs will be celebrant with brief family rites at 9:45 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Burial will take place at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Mrs. Herr, nee Lucida Woelfel, was born February 2, 1902, at Charlestown, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Heimann Woelfel. Mrs. Herr attended St. Martin Catholic School in Charlestown. She married Cornelius Herr on November 15, 1927, at St. Martin Catholic Church, Charlestown. The couple farmed the Herr Homestead Farm in the Town of Meeme until retiring in 1967. Mr. Herr preceded her in death March 18, 1982. She was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman; Christian Mothers Society, Catholic Knights, Cleveland Senior Citizens, and Grandma Club of Osman. Survivors inclued two sons, Robert Herr of Route 1 Newton and Frederick Herr of Osman; two daughters, Mrs. Leander (Clarissa) Bugs of Milwaukee and Sister Marlyn of Osman; two sister, Miss Agatha Woelferl of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elizabeth Buhl of Charlestown; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Sunday evening. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1984 P. 3 ******** (02 Feb 1902/Apr 1984/SSDI)
MARGARETHA HERR (d. 1900) Margaretha Herr (co. death index v.6 p.261) Widow Died Jun 7, 1900 at age 76 years and 10 months Died of “heart disease –heart failure -1 year” Died in Town of Meeme Buried in Town of Meeme [St. Fidelis, Spring Valley] ********* (Margaretha Herr/wife of Peter Herr/d. 6 June 1900/age 76 yrs. 10 mo./ from record of St. Fidelis derived from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
MARGRETHA HERR (d. 1897) From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1897: Death in Meeme last week of Mrs. Margarethe Herr, widow of Andreas Herr. The burial took place Monday. ******** Margaretha Dien [Dhein] Herr (co. death index v.6 p.33) Widow of Andrew Herr July 16, 1834-Sept. 16, 1897 Daughter of John Dien [Dhein] and Anna (both born Germany) Born in Germany Died from “melancholia –enanition -1 year” Buried [St. Fidelis Cemetery], Town of Meeme
MARIA HERR (d. 1916) Notes from Meeme: The two months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Herr was buried Friday at the St. Fidelis Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 2, 1916
MARIA V. HERR (d. 1914) News from Meeme: The two months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Herr was buried Friday at the St. Fidelis Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 2, 1914
MICHAEL HERR MEEME PIONEER IS DEAD Michael Herr Lived to Ripe Old Age of 80 Years Michael Herr, one of the well known pioneers of the Town of Meeme, died at the home of his son there Tuesday at an advanced age. Of late years, Mr. Herr, owning to his great age, had been failing rapidly and death was not unexpected. For many years decedent was prominent in the affairs of the township and was a member of the county board of supervisors. He was born in Bavaria, March 4, 1823 and came here as a young man. An aged wife and six children mourn his demise. The funeral will be held at Meeme Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 7, 1903 page 1 ******** Death Tues. last week in Town Meeme, following a long illness, of widely known and beloved Michael Herr. The deceased was born 04 Mar. 1823 in Alzunau, Bavaria, came to America in 1847 to first settle in Sheboygan, where he married, then came to Meeme in 1849 which has been his residence ever since. He is survived by his widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Fri. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Meeme. Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1903 ******** Michael Herr (co. death index v.7 p.149) Husband of Katherine [Dhein] March 4, 1823-May 5, 1903 Son of Carl Herr and Elizabeth (both born Germany) Born in Germany Died from “cerebral embolism –softening of the brain, 3 months” Buried Town of Meeme [St. Fidelis, Spring Valley] ******** The correct spelling of his place of origin is Alzenau, Bavaria. (from researcher)
BERNARD HERTEL Bernard Hertel, age 81, of 14302 Pioneer Road, Newton, passed away early Monday morning Dec. 28, 1998 at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born Dec. 7, 1917 in the Town of Meeme (Spring Valley), a son of the late Robert and Elisabeth Wester Hertel. He attend St. Fidelis School in Meeme. On June 14, 1952, he married Elisabeth Schwartz at St. Fidelis Church, Meeme. The couple has resided in Meeme since their marriage. Bernard drove truck for Alfred Hertel, School Hill and ran the Hertel General Store with his mother. Prior to retirement in 1979, he had worked at Weyerhauser Co., Manitowoc for 26 years. He enjoyed walking, driving his car, visiting friends and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. {Survivors omitted for privacy} He was preceded in death by six sisters, four brothers, several in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman with Rev. Gilbert Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9-11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. (The Sheboygan Press December 29, 1998) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********** Bernard Hertel, age 81, of 14302 Pioneer Road, Newton, Wis., passed away early Monday morning, December 28, 1998, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient the past last three weeks. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 1998, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, with the Rev. Gilbert Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery. He was born December 7, 1917, in the town of Meeme (Spring Valley), son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Wester Hertel. He attended St. Fidelis School in Meeme. On June 14, 1952, he married Elizabeth Schwartz at St. Fidelis Church, Meeme. The couple has resided in Meeme since their marriage. Bernard drove a truck for Alfred Hertel, School Hill & ran the Hertel General Store with his mother. Prior to his retirement in 1979, he had worked at Weyerhauser Co., Manitowoc for 26 years. He enjoyed walking, driving his car, visiting friends and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth; one daughter, Darlene (Tony) Binversie Newton- Meeme; two grandchildren, Amy & Jason Binversie, Meeme; in-laws, Bert Schwartz, Meeme, Bert Renzelman, Cedarburg, Lorraine (Gilbert) Schwartz, Meeme, Lorraine (Joe) Schwartz, Manitowoc, Marie (Albert) Bogenschultz, Sheboygan, Valeria (John) Sessler, Meeme, & Catherine & Joe Hertel, Sheboygan. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by six sisters: four brothers; several in-laws; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. A memorial has been established in his name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1998
ELIZABETH HERTEL Mrs. Robert J. Hertel, 76, died Monday afternoon at her home in Spring Valley following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland and at 10 a.m. at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Spring Valley. The Rev. John P. Baum will officiate and burial will be in the family lot in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hertel, neew(sic) Elizabeth Westar, was born June 6, 1875, at Holy Cross, Wis., and in 1895 was married to Mr. Hertel. The couple resided in Belgium, Wis., where Mr. Hertel was a telegraph operator for seven years. In 1902, they moved to Spring Valley where they built and operated a general store. Mr. Hertel died in 1935, and six children also preceded Mrs. Hertel in death. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ed Brumeier of Cleveland and Mrs. Peter Schaller of Kiel; three sons, George of Kiel, Henry of Sheboygan, and Bernard at home; four brothers, Michael of Sheboygan, John of Port Washington, Nick of Wisconsin Rapids and Melchoir of Holy Cross; sister, Mrs. John Piefer of Holy Cross; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, December 11, 1951, p. 2
JULIA HERTEL Julia Hertel, 25, Dies At Home of Parents Julia Hertel, 25, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hertel of Spring Valley, died Saturday morning at the home of her parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Fidelis Catholic church at Spring Valley. The deceased was born at Spring Valley and attended the St. Fidelis school and since then has remained at home with her parents. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Brunmeier of St. Wendel and Mrs. Peter Schaller of Sheboygan and four brothers, George, Henry, Norbert and Bernard, all at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 9, 1933 P.2
KLARA MARIA HERTEL Notes from Meeme Miss Clara(sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Hertel, quietly passed away from this earth to the land of eternity, joy and happiness, aged 17 years. She is survived by her parents, four sisters and two brothers. She was the oldest in the family. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Interment was in St. Fidel's cemetery. The afflicted family have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 28, 1914
ROBERT HERTEL Robert Hertel, Spring Valley Merchant, Dies Early Today Robert Hertel, 67, of Spring Valley passed away this morning at 5:30 after an illness of three and one-half months following a stroke. The deceased was born October 13, 1867, in the town of Herman, and at the age of nine the family moved to Centerville where he attended school. Later he attended Pio Nono College at St. Francis after which he learned telegraphy at Cleveland. He was then sent to Belgium, Wis., where for 15 years he was station agent. He was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Wester at Holy Cross church at Holy Cross, Wis., on October 13, 1896. In 1912 the family moved to Spring Valley where he conducted the General Merchandise store up until the time of his death. The marriage was blessed with 11 children, six of who are living. He was a faithful member of St. Fidelis church, a member of the Holy Name society, and a trustee of the church for four years. He is survived by his wife, six children, George of Spring Valley; Henry of School Hill; Mrs. Esther Brunmeier of Cleveland; Mrs. Elsie Schaller? of Sheboygan; and Norbert and Bernard at home. There are three brothers, Paul of Spring Valley, Philip of Chilton; and John of Reading Minn. There are two sisters, Mrs. William Herr of Sheboygan and Mrs. Fred Wolters of Sheboygan Falls. The body was taken to the Gerend Mortuary where friends can view it until Saturday ? ? a.m. at which time it will be taken to the home at Spring Valley and friends and relatives may ? the body there until ? morning at 8:30. At 9 o'clock funeral services will be held at ? Fidelis church in Spring Valley with a requiem high mass. The Sheboygan Press, Friday, May 17, 1935, p. 10
AUSTIN JOSEPH HILL Austin Joseph Hill, 4 month old infant son of Jarod & Patti (Albright) Hill, Cleveland went to be with the Angels in Heaven on Monday morning, October 5, 2009. He was born May 30, 2009 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Jarod & Patti of Cleveland, big sister; (private), maternal grandmother, Sharon Albright, Cleveland; paternal grandparents; Viola (Richard) Garcia, San Antonio, TX, maternal great grandmother; Lilly Thiel, Sheboygan, paternal great grandmother; Evelyn Howe, Story City, Iowa and paternal great grandmother, Rosita Garcia, St. Louis, MO. He is further survived by, Aunt Ann Albright, Godmother, Aunt Laura Hemb, Uncle Jason (Connie) Hill, Diane Mason, Godmother, Erik Howe, Godfather, cousins, Adam & Alyssa Hemb, Zach, Garrison, Josh & Dyson Hill, further survived by other relatives and friends. Waiting in Heaven for him are his maternal grandfather, Leon Albright, great grandfather Thiel, great grandma & grandpa, Albright and great grandpa, Howe. The funeral mass for Austin will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2009 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton with Rev. Gerald Foley officiating. Burial will take place in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Family and friends may call at the church on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Down Syndrome Foundation. Austin's family would like to thank the Cleveland First Responders, Manitowoc County Ambulance and the ER doctors, nurses and staff at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Sheboygan for their compassion and help.
FRANK HIMMELSPACH MEEME: Frank Himmelsbach(sic), the blacksmith at Spring Valley died Saturday of pneumonia, after a few days’ illness. He was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and several children. Tri-County Record, February 12, 1920 ********* Notes from Meeme: Frank Himmelsbach(sic), aged 40 years passed away Saturday at 3:30 pm of pneumonia after a few day's illness. He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, an honest man and was one of the leading blacksmiths of this county. His untimely death is regretted by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and five children, Alfred, aged 14, Melvina, 11, John, 8, Dorothy 5, Francis, 6 months; his aged father, one sister, Mrs. Carl Fessler of St. Nazianz; one brother, John of Merrill, Wis., also survive. He was buried from St. Fidelis church Wednesday morning. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Peace to his soul. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 12, 1920
SOPHIA HIMMELSPACH Mrs. Himmelsbach(sic) Dies At Home in Milwaukee Mrs. Sophia Himmelsbach, 54, widow of the late Frank Himmelsbach, died Tuesday at the Mount Sinai hospital in Milwaukee. Born in the town of Meeme and for years a resident of Spring Valley, the deceased had been making her home in Milwaukee for a number of years. Mr. Himmelsbach died 13 years ago. Three sons, Alfred, John and Francis and two daughters, Dorothy of Milwaukee and Mrs. Dale Tolsom of Stoughton survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the St. Fidelis church at Meeme, with burial in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1933 P. 2
ANNA KOENIG (d. 1960) Mrs. Anna Koenig, 86, formerly a resident of St. Nazianz, died Tuesday morning at Manitowoc following a long illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Nickel Funeral Home, Sheboygan, and at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan. Burial will be in St. Fidelis cemetery near Osman. She was born Aug. 6, 1874, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Segar. She was married to John Koenig and the family resided at St. Nazianz for many years. During her later years she lived at Sheboygan, Milwaukee and Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Elizabeth Hackmeister of South Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Rohr of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Kaufman and Mrs. Pauline Schad of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustave Martin of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Thursday where the parish Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 22, 1960 P.3 ******* (Note: The obituary states that she should be here)
JOHN KOENIG JOHN KOENIG DIES SUNDAY Town of Meeme Farmer To Be Buried Wednesday John Koenig, 79, Town of Meeme farmer for 34 years and thereafter engaged in the hardware and farm implement business until his retirement a few years ago, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur J. Rohr, 2116 N. 12th street, Sheboygan. He was ill with peneumonia for several days preceding his death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the Rohr home and at 9 o'clock at the Holy Name Catholic church, Sheboygan. Burial will be in St. Fidelis cemetery, located on Highway 42 in the Town of Meeme, Msgr. Philip Dreis will officiate. Born in Meeme Mr. Koenig was born April 9, 1857 in the Town of Meeme. He operated a farm in the town for 34 years, after which he moved to St. Nazianz where he was associated with John Miller Sr., in a hardware and farm implement business. In later years he has made his home with his daughters. Survivors are the widow, three children, Mrs. Charles Hackmeister of South Milwaukee, Mrs. Rohr of Sheboygan and Mrs. Matt Groos of Fond du Lac; three sisters, Mrs. Katie Miller and Mrs. Barbara Groh of St. Mazianz, and Mrs. Anna Groh, Sheboygan, and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Koenig was a member of the Catholic Knights, St. Nazianz branch. Unknown Paper June 14, 1936 ********* Many Attend Funeral Rites For John A. Koenig Wednesday Many people from out of the city attended the funeral services of John A. Koenig, 79, who died Sunday morning. The services were held at the home at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, and at 9 o'clock at Holy Name church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Philipp Dreis said the requiem, and he also officiated at the grave. Interment in the family lot at St. Fredelis cemetery in the town of Meeme. The pallbearers were George and Frank Nytes, Pius Willmas, Peter Koenig, Roland Groh, and John Miller. Those who attended the services from away were; Mrs. Barbara Groh and son, Roland, Leo Groh and son, James, Edward Groh and family, Mrs. Francis Belinske and daughter, Jean, Miss Margaret Groh, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and son, Victor, Mrs. Ambrose Eberle and son, Roger, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koenig, Peter Koenig, and Mrs. George Schwoerer, Jr., all of St. Nazianz; Frank and George Nytes of Evanston, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groh and daughter, Dorothy of Appleton; Mrs. Peter Miller and daughter Ruth of Sherwood; Joseph Koenig and family, John Koenig and family, Peter Koenig and family, all of the town of Meeme; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Biwerse, and Mrs. and Mrs. Anton Miller and daughter, Rose, of School Hill; Mrs. Harry Kirsch and Mrs. Ed Robinsin of Howards Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Koenig and Miss Lillie Koenig of Racine; Joseph Mallmann of Pigeon Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Handl of Manitowoc; Andrew Miller of Oakland, California, and Mrs. Fred Lulloff and Mrs. James O'Conner of Kiel. Unknown Paper Unknown Date
JOSEPH KOENIG (d. 1898) Death on Monday last week in Town Meeme of 68 year old Joseph Koenig. The deceased who leaves several children and grandchildren, belonged among the oldest settlers in our town. The burial took place Wednesday. Der Nord Westen, April 7, 1898 ******** Joseph Koenig birth: 1 July 1824 Germany death: 27 March 1898 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme, Manitowoc Co. residence: 1898 Meeme, Manitowoc Co. father: Joseph Koenig mother: Anna spouse: Margretha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOSEPH KOENIG (d. 1946) Funeral services for Joseph Koenig, 57, Meeme farmer, who died yesterday morning, will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Koenig home and at 9:30 at St. Fidelis church in Meeme. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Koenig was born in Meeme in 1888, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koenig. In 1913 he married Miss Martha Philipp. He purchased a farm in Meeme, which he operated until 1940, when he disposed of it to his son, Raymond. For the past five years he was employed by the Cleveland Canning company. He is survived by his wife; son, Raymond of Meeme; two daughters, Mrs. George Schwoerer of St. Nazianz, Mary Ann at home; two brothers, Peter and John of Meeme; sister, Mrs. Nick Binversie of School Hill; and a grandchild. He was a member of the Holy Name society and the St. Fidelis church. The rosary will be recited at the Koenig home at 8 o’clock Friday evening. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Nennig funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1946 P. 2
MARGARETHA KOENIG (d. 1902) Death in Town Meeme last week of Mrs. John Koenig. The deceased, who reached the age of 38, was buried Monday. Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902 ******* Margaretha Koenig birth: 7 March 1863 Schleswig death: 7 January 1902 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Meeme father: John Becker mother: Katie spouse: John Kopenig Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MARGARETHA KOENIG (d. 1932) STROKE PROVES FATAL FOR MRS. KOENIG TUESDAY A stroke she suffered Tuesday evening was fatal at 10:15 o'clock that evening to Mrs. Margaret Koenig, Spring Valley, widow of Peter Koenig. Mrs. Koenig and her late husband were among the pioneer residents of the county. Interment will take place at Spring Valley Saturday morning following a requiem mass to be said by the Rev. Alfred Pritzl at the St. Fidelis Catholic church, Spring Valley, at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Koenig, nee Miller, made her home with her son, Joseph. She is survived by three sons, Peter, Joseph, and John, all of the town of Meeme, one daughter, Mrs. Nick Binbersie, School Hill, two sisters, Mrs. Matt Gillings, Hales Corners, Wis., and Mrs. John Gillings, New Holstein, two brothers Peter Miller and Jake Miller, St. Nazianz, and 28 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 6, 1932, p. 2
MARTHA KOENIG Injuries Fatal to Resident of Kiel Mrs. Martha Koenig Dies at Sheboygan Mrs. Martha Koenig, 65, of 712 Fourth St., Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, of injuries sustained when she was struck by an auto at a Kiel intersection Sunday. Word received by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, was that she suffered a compound fracture of the right leg, fractured collar bone and internal injuries. Her death was the sixth to be recorded in the county this year and the second in less than a week. (snip - details of accident) Mrs. Koenig was born in the town of Meeme in 1886, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Phillipp. She attended parochial school in Meeme. In 1913 she was married to Joseph Koenig. They settled on a Meeme farm. Mr. Koenig died in 1946. Approximately 1-1/2 years ago Mrs. Koenig moved to Kiel. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Schwoerer, 709 Fourth St., Kiel, at 9 a.m. at the SS. Peter and Paul Church, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. F. X. Kheil officiating. Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Schwoerer are another daughter, Mrs. Walter Brendel of Sheboygan; a son, Raymond of Meeme; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kelley of Manitowoc; two brothers, Mathew and George Phillipp both of Meeme; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Schwoerer residence after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Christian Mothers Society will recite the rosary there at 8 p.m. Thursday. The Meiselwitz Funeral Home, of Kiel is handling funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 16, 1952 P. 1
PETER KOENIG Peter Koenig birth: 16 December 1862 Wisconsin death: 8 May 1895 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Meeme father: John Koenig mother: Catherina Stein spouse: Muller Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ROMAN P. KOENIG Roman P. Koenig 93, formerly of Osman, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 31, 2013 at Field of Dreams Assisted Living Kiel with his family at his side. He was born February 10, 1920 in Meeme, 1 of 13 children born to the late John & Angeline (Binversie) Koenig. Roman attended St. Fidelis Catholic School. On May 26, 1945 he was united in marriage to Theresa Federer at Holy Name Catholic Church. Together the couple proudly raised their family on their Ro-Te-Ko dairy farm in the Town of Meeme for 22 years before continuing their life in Osman. Roman then worked at the Cleveland Co-op as hardware manager for 17 years until his retirement. Theresa preceded him in death on July 17, 2013. He was a former member of St. Isidore, Osman, St. Wendel, Cleveland, and Holy Trinity, School Hill. Roman was currently a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Roman was a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens and the Farm Bureau. Roman had a passion for singing, dancing and playing guitar. He enjoyed sharing his love of music with his family. He also enjoyed gardening and playing cards. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Roman is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Angeline Koenig, his wife Theresa, his in-laws, Joseph & Anna Federer, daughter-in-law; Carol Koenig, granddaughter; Krystel Koenig, great grandson; Collin Widder, sisters; Arlene (Alfred) Schad, Ruth Scharenbroch, Anna Mae (Donald) Stoelb, Virginia Neumeyer, brothers; Victor (Margaret), Robert (Evelyn), Sylvester (Alice) (Rose) (sic) Koenig, his in-laws; Carmelita (Tony) Leibham, Walter Federer, Henry Eichstaedt, Roman Bonde, Ashley Wagner. The funeral Mass for Roman will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Janaury 4, 2014 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 Fremont St., Kiel, with Fr. David Beaudry and Fr. Mike Burke officiating and Parish Director Joe Zenk assisting. Burial at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) on Friday January 3, 2014 from 4:00-7:00 pm and on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:00 am until 10:30 am when we will have brief family rites before we process to church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Roman's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of St. Nicholas Hospice and a very special thank you to all the residents and staff at Field of Dreams for the continued love and support they were given. Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com Herald Times Reporter, December 2013
THERESA KOENIG Theresa M. Koenig, 89, formerly of Osman died peacefully Wednesday afternoon July 17, 2013 at Field of Dreams Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. She was the former Theresa Federer, born August 10, 1923 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Joseph & Anna (Acker) Federer. Theresa attended Holy Name Grade School and was a 1941 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. On May 26, 1945, Theresa was united in marriage to Roman Koenig at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Together, Theresa and Roman raised their family on a farm in Meeme for 22 years and then continued their life in Osman. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved to laugh and brought joy to all who knew her. She later worked for Northern Laboratories in Manitowoc until her retirement. Theresa was a former member of St. Isidore, Osman, St. Wendel, Cleveland and Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. She was active with the Christian Women of School Hill, the Cleveland Senior Citizens, Grandma's Club and other card clubs. Theresa was currently a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. In her free time she enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. Each new baby that blessed her family was welcomed with a hand made blanket which she loving crafted. Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Roman. Her children; Ann (Bill) Hoban, Jim (Dianne) Koenig, John (Sandy) Koenig, Mike (Vicki) Koenig, Bill (Linda) Koenig, Ruth (Brad) Kramer, Jane (Tom) Lensmire, Marilyn (Mark) Stenske. She is further survived by her grandchildren; Barb (Duane) Dehne, Joe (Leah) Hoban, Cathy (David) Herr, Betsy (Chris) Crotty, David (Laura) Hoban, Brian (Wendy) Koenig, Michelle (Brett) Hansmann, Cheryl (Mike) Schuh, Tami (Tony) Salm, Becky (Jeff) Roloff, Tracy (Todd) Ferron, CJ (Kristy) Koenig, Nicholas Koenig, Kelli (Scott) Widder, Terri (Chad) Lilyquist, Brenda (Bill) Thiel, Michelle (Dave) Amos, Jill Jubeck, Terry (Jenni) Koenig, Mandy (Barry) Kraemer, Stacy (Ken) Vogel, Angie Hansen (Fiance Dan Molkentine), Tony (Heather) Kramer, Shannon (Jake) Westman, Peter & Clarissa Kramer, Matthew, Luke, Joanna, Sam & Zach Lensmire, Gabrielle, Haleigh, Roman, Averi & Halden Lulloff, Jenni Stenske (Fiance Adam Brownlea), Chris Stenske, Sara (Jamie) Jahns, 44 great grandchildren, with 3 on the way. Theresa is also survived by her sister; Dolores Eichstaedt, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law; Francis Scharenbroch, Laura Wagner, Jerry Neumeyer, Anna Mae Stoelb, Donald (Margie) Bonde, Betty Bonde, Laverne (Roman) Karls, Arlene Schad, Tom (Marie) Koenig. Theresa is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph & Anna Federer, her in-laws; John & Angeline Koenig, her daughter-in-law; Carol Koenig, her granddaughter; Krystle Koenig, her great grandson; Collin Widder, her sister; Carmelita (Tony) Leibham, her brother; Walter, her brother-in-law; Henry Eichstaedt. Funeral mass for Theresa will be held at 11:00am on Monday July 22, 2013 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Loren Nys officiating. Burial at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home on Sunday July 21, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Monday at the Funeral Home from 9:00 am until 10:30 am when we will have brief family rites before we process to church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com Theresa's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Hospice Advantage and a very special thank you to all the residents and staff at Field of Dreams for the continued love and support they were given.
ANTONELLA KUTZ St Nazianz news: The sad news reached Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Schnettler that their 3 year old niece, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kutz of Meeme had died of cholera. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, March 10, 1921 pg. 4
FRANZ KUTZ St. Nazianz news: Many from here attended the funeral of Mr. Kutz at Meeme Dec. 4. It may be of interest to local people who knew Mr. Kutz that he died Dec. 1, and was buried from St. Fidelis church with solemn requiem mass, Rev. Pritzl officiating, assisted by Rev. Bede and Rev. Basil of St. Nazianz. Deceased was 92 years of age. He came to this country 69 years ago and resided on the farm at Meeme until death. His wife preceded him in death exactly 13 years ago, she having also died on Dec. 1 and being buried on Dec. 4 of that year. He leaves to mourn the following children: Ven, Sr., Eufhrosine of West Bend, Frank Kutz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Nic Schnettler of St. Nazianz, Joseph Kutz of Greenwood, Lawrence Kutz with whom he resided on the homestead at Meeme. A daughter, Sr. Antontella, died 28 years ago, and another sister, Mrs. Euphrosine Woelfel, nine years ago, while two children died in infancy. Besides the many relatives and friends that attended the funeral Ven Sr. Generosa of Hartford, also attended. Five branches of Knights of Wisconsin attended in a body, Mr. Kutz having been a member of that organization. Manitowoc Times, Friday, December 07, 1928, Page 10
JOHANNA KUTZ PIONEER OF TOWN MEEME PASSES AWAY Mrs. Frank Kutz, aged 75 years died at 8:45 o’clock Wednesday morning at her home on a farm in the town of Meeme. She was a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county. Death was due to general debility. Mrs. Kutz was born January 29, 1841, in Germany, and came to this country when quite young. She is survived by her husband, and several children. The funeral will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Fidelis church, town of Meeme. Father Kersten, rector of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in the cemetery at that place. The Sheboygan Press, December 2, 1915 ********* Date of death: 1 December 1915 Parents: Joseph & Susanne Schwartz ********* BROTHER DIES FEW HOURS AFTER SISTER One 76 Years Old and the Other Aged 70 Years DOUBLE FUNERAL TOMORROW They Lived In Same Neighborhood Death of Joseph Schwartz Follows Mrs. Frank Kutz On Wednesday Mrs. Frank Kutz, aged 70 years, died at her home in Town Meeme, just over the line from Sheboygan, in Manitowoc county. Yesterday afternoon the following day, her brother, Joseph Schwartz, 76 years, died at his home, a half mile distant from that of his sister The brother and sister will have a double funeral tomorrow morning at half past nine o’clock from the St. Fidelis church in Meeme. Mr. Schwartz is survived by seven children, his wife having died sixteen years ago. Mrs. Kutz, his sister, is survived by her husband and a number of children. The Sheboygan Telegram p. 1, Friday December 3, 1915 (both sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* Notes From Meeme. On Tuesday, Mrs. Frank Kutz, Sr., age 74 years, died at her home. Wednesday p.m., her brother, Joseph Schwartz, 79, died at the home of his son Frank. They were buried together Saturday at 9:30 in St. Fidelis cemetery. There was a solemn high mass. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in Meeme. Mr. Schwartz is survived by several children, his wife having died some years ago. Mrs. Kutz, his sister, is survived by her husband, five sons and three daughters. The afflicted families have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors. May their souls rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, December 9, 1915
JOSEPH KUTZ Joseph Kutz, 85, formerly R. 1, Newton, died Tuesday at the Maplecrest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, where he was confined since May 11. He was born Dec. 11, 1877, in the Town of Meeme, the son of Frank and Anna Schwartz Kutz. On Nov. 25, 1905, he married Theresa Salm at St. Wendel Catholic Church. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1955. Mrs. Kutz preceded him in death Feb. 22, 1961. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. Surviving are a son, Herbert, on the home farm at R. 1. Newon; six daughters, Mrs. Lester (Stella) Kestell and Mrs. Harry (Marie) Masiak, both of R. 1, Newton, Mrs. John (Lucille) Heck, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Merlin (Viola) Guetschow, Plymouth, Mrs. Paul (Rosemarie) Gospodarek, Pine City, Minn., and Mrs. Jule (Betty) Wagner, Sheboygan; a brother, Lorenz, R. 1 Newton; 18 grand- children and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland and 10 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Donald Schneider, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. The Rosary will be recited by members of the Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Thursday. The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 25, 1963 Date of death: 24 September 1963 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
KEVIN KUTZ Graveside rites for Kevin Kutz, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kutz, Rt. 1, Newton, were Monday morning at St. Fidelis Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr, pastor of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, officiated. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Kevin was born at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Thursday and died there the following day. His mother is the former Elizabeth Roberts. Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Mark and Michael, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Roberts, Rt. 3, Manitowoc and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Kutz, Rt. 1, Newton. Two Rivers Reporter, June 24, 1963 P. M-15 ******* (Per obituary, Thursday was June 20, 1963 and he died Friday June 21, 1963)
DR. LAWRENCE KUTZ Dr. Lawrence Larry" Kutz, age 39, of Auburn, Ala,., formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday, January 23, 1997, at the University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 1997, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Gilbert Jacobs will officiate at the Mass of Christian burial with burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, town of Meeme. He was born December 18, 1957, in Manitowoc, son of Norman J. and Dorothy M. Schneider Kutz. He attended st. Joseph's, Alverno, Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and Purdue. He was an Agricultural Engineer and was a professor at Auburn University. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Parish, Auburn, Ala. Survivors include his father, Norman Kutz, Chino Valley, Ariz.; his mother, Dorothy Kutz, Puldon, Ariz.; two brothers, Dennis (Lori) Kutz, Detroit, Mich., Jerold Kutz, Denver, Colo.; one sister, Christine (David) Vandornick, Chicago, Ill.; goddaughter, Abigal Brunner, Birmingham, Ala.; special friends, Tim, Jennifer and Joshua Brunner, Birmingham, Ala.; aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the cancer fund for Hodgkins Disease. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1997 P. A2
LORENZ KUTZ Lorenz Kutz, 80, of R. 1, Newton, died shortly before noon Monday on the 50th anniversary of his marriage after being stricken with an apparent heart attack at his farm home. He and his wife, Rose Ann, had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a special Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Osman and a reception for more than 350 persons at School Hill. A son of the late Frank and Johanna Kutz, Mr. Kutz was born on the Kutz homestead farm Sept. 24, 1885, and was married May 23, 1916, to Rose Ann Salm at St. Fidelis Catholic Church at Spring Valley. The original land for the church was their property and for many years they served as caretakers of the church of which Mr. Kutz also was a trustee. The church since has been razed and the land returned to the Kutz family. Mr. and Mrs. Kutz had resided on the homestead farm since their marriage. Mr. Kutz was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church of Osman, the Holy Name Society of the parish, and the Knights of Columbus. {Survivors omitted for privacy} He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, the Rev. Donald Schneider, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be at St. Fidelis in Spring Valley. (The Sheboygan Press) Date of death: 22 May 1966 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
NORMAN J. KUTZ Norman J. Kutz, 75, passed to his eternal reward, after a long and lingering illness on Monday, August 15, 2005 in Chino Valley, Arizona. As a resident of Chino Valley many knew him as "the motor repair man". To his family and friends in Wisconsin, he was a master farmer. Norman was born February 13, 1930 in the town of Meeme, son of the late Lawrence & Rose Salm Kutz. He was the third of a family of six. He worked as an engineer and designer for Manitowoc Crane Company. In the 1980's he moved to Arizona for health reasons. Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Lori) Kutz, Jerold (Anita) Kutz, one daughter, Christine (David) VanDornick, one brother, Marvin (Betty) Kutz and three sisters, Lorrie (William) Greylak, Cecelia (Donald) Rudolph and Florence (Wesley) Thieleke. Many nieces, nephews and friends also survive Norman. He was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence and his sister, Joan Kutz Doughman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2005 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, Wi. with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating Burial will take place in St. Fidelis Cemetery, town of Meeme which adjoins the family farm where Norman was born. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St., Kiel is assisting the family.
ROSE SALM KUTZ Rose Ann (Salm) Kutz, 94, who resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Betty Kutz at 13912 Pioneer Rd., Newton, died Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 1991. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Rev. Lee Kahrs, Pastor, will officiate, preceded by brief family rites at 9:45 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, town of Meeme. She was born April 14, 1897, at St. Wendel, Wis., daughter of the late Matthew and Magdeline Bogenschuetz Salm. She attended St. Wendel's Catholic School, St. Wendel, and also attended St. Mary's Academy in Milwaukee. On May 23, 1916, she married Lorenz Kutz at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, town of Meeme. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme all their lives. Her husband, Lorenz, preceded her in death on May 23, 1966. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and an honorary member of St. Isidore's Christian Mothers, Osman. She also belonged to the Grandma's Card Club. Survivors include two sons, Marvin (Betty) of rural Newton, Norman (Dorothy) of Chino Valley, Ariz.; three daughters, Florence (Wesley) Thieleke of Chino Valley, Ariz., Loraine (William) Greylak of Milwaukee, Cecilia (Donald) Rudolph of Schofield; 29 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; a son-in-law, Gladwyn (Fran) Doughman of Two Rivers; a brother-in-law, Oscar Neuser of Brillion; a special friend, Lorina Albright. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Doughman, two grandchildren, three sisters, four brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Funeral Home. A memorial has been established for St. Isidore Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1991 P. B8 ******** (Rose Kutz/14 Apr 1897/17 Apr 1991/SSDI)
THERESA KUTZ Mrs. Joseph Kutz, 74, R. 1, Newton, died at 7:15 a.m. today at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was taken to the hospital Friday but had been ill for several years. Born July 27, 1886, in St. Wendel, she was a daughter of Matthias and Magdeline Rogenshuetz Salm and was married Nov. 28, 1905, at St. Wendel. Following their marriage the couple moved to a farm in the Town of Meeme. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. She was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church at Spring Valley which merged last June with St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman. She also belonged to the Christian Mothers and Rosary Society. Survivors are her husband; a son, Herbert of rural Newton; six daughters, Mrs. Lester (Stella) Kestell, Mrs. Harry (Marie) Masiak, both of rural Newton, Mrs. John (Lucille) Heck of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Merlin (Viola) Guetshcow of Plymouth, Mrs. Paul (Rosemary) Gospodarek of Pine City, Minn., Mrs. Jule (Betty) Wagner of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Neuser of Brillion, Mrs. Lorenz Kutz of rural Newton; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland and 10 at St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman. The Rev. Alfred M. Loehr, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery at Spring Valley. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will not be open. The rosary will be recited at the funeral chapel Wednesday evening. Sheboygan Press, February 21, 1961 P. 10