ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ELIZABETH ADOLPH

Miss Elizabeth Adolph, 58, lifelong resident of Meeme died at the homestead
farm, now operated by her brother, Peter, early today. She has been ill for
some time.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m., from the home and at
9:30 from the St. Isadore's Catholic church, Osman, the Rev. Edward Wagner
officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Adolph was born in Meeme in 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Adolph. She was a member of the Rosary society of the St. Isadore's
congregation and has been active in church and charitable work in the 
community for years.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holfeltz of Osman, Mrs. John Siehr
of Menasha, and Mrs. Lena Schill of Cleveland, this county; and a brother,
Peter, of Meeme.
The body may be viewed tonight at the Kroos funeral home. Sheboygan, and
will be moved to the Adolph home Sunday morning.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, May 13, 1939
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Elizabeth Adolph (co. death index v.32 p.564)
Single
Sept. 3, 1881-May 13, 1939
Daughter of Peter Adolph and Mary Schaden (both born Germany)
Born Town of Meeme
Died from "carcinoma of breast, onset 1936 -operation 1937 -metastatic 
   carcinoma, Jan. 1939 -amputation of breast, 1936"
Buried at Osman, Town of Meeme


HENRY ADOLPH

HENRY ADOLPH DIES ON FARM
Meeme Farmer Dies at 65; Burial On Friday
Henry Adolph, 65, a pioneer Meeme farmer, died this morning at the 
homestead. Burial will take place on Friday morning at 9:30 from 
St. Isadore's Catholic church at Osman with burial in the adjoining 
cemetery.
The deceased made his home with his sister, Elizabeth, and brother 
Peter, on the farm and never married. In addition to these he is 
survived by five other sisters, Mrs. John Holfeltz, Osman, Mrs. 
Henry Scheidt, Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Schill, Cleveland, Mrs. John 
Siehrs, Kaukauna.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 30, 1932 P.2


MARY ANNA ADOLPH

Mrs. Peter Adolph, Meeme Pioneer, Dies, Aged Eighty
Mrs. Peter Adolph, resident of Meeme for sixty one years and past eighty 
years of age, died at her home Wednesday evening. Born in Germany, Mrs. 
Mary Adolph, nee Schaden came to Green Bay with her parents at the age of 
7. In 1864 she was married to Peter Adolph, who preceded her in death nine 
years ago, and the couple moved to Meeme where they resided until their 
demise. Children of the couple are Mrs. Edward Schill, and Mrs. Henry Scheidt 
of Centerville, Mrs. Arnold Biese, Kaukauna, Mrs. John Siehr, Menasha, Mrs. 
John Holfeltz, Meeme, and Miss Elizabeth, Henry and Peter, Meeme. The funeral 
will be held from St. Isadore church, Osman, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
The Manitowoc Herald-News, Thursday, February 12, 1925 
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additional info for the obit:
Maria Anna Schaden, born June 19, 1844 in Coblenz, Rheinland-Palatine, Germany, 
came to the US in 1853 aboard the passenger ship Antarctic, with her father 
Franz Joseph Schaden, two sisters, Catherine and Gertrude and two brothers, 
Casper and Joseph.
They went through Castle Gardens before coming to Milwaukee, and then finally 
settling in DePere Township Brown Co.
Maria was not seven as it states in her obit, she was actually nine, and her 
mother (Gertrude Andre or Endries) was already deceased before the family came 
to America.
In fact Gertude was Franz's second wife to have perished. His first wife Katharina 
Cornelius was the mother of Catherine & Casper, the two oldest siblings.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Mary Ann Adolph nee Schaden (co. death index v.21 p.425)
Widow of Peter Adolph
June 19, 1844-Feb. 11, 1925
Daughter of Joseph Schaden and Gertrude Endries (both born Germany)
Born in Germany
Died from "carcinoma of bowels, 1 year -obstruction, 2 months"
Buried at St. Isadore Cemetery, Town of Meeme


PETER ADOLPH    (d. 1914)

First publication Sept. 4, 1914.
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Adolf (sic), deceased, in probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Peter 
Adolf, of Meeme in said County, having been delivered into said court:
And Heinrich Adolf of Meeme, in said couunty, having presented to said court his 
petition in writing, duly verified, representing among other things, that said 
Peter Adolf died testate at Meeme in said county, on the 3rd day of August 1914 
that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that said petitioner 
is named therein as Executor and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted 
to Probate and that letters testamentary be theron issued to said petitioner.
It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to 
be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 29th day 
of September 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc County.
Dated Sept. 2, 1914.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge
Emil Baensch, Atty.
Manitowoc Post, Friday, September 18, 1914 P.1
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(Peter Adolph/d. 30 Aug. 1914(sic)/age 83 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.219)
(Note: The record transcription has a typo in the date)


PETER ADOLPH    (d. 1945)

Peter Adolph, 69, town of Meeme farmer, died at St. Nicholas hospital in
Sheboygan last night as the result of injuries he sustained in a tractor
accident on his farm several weeks ago. The tractor was reported to have
tipped over, causing internal injuries to Mr. Adolph.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Nennig funeral
home, St. Wendell, and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Isadore Catholic church at
Osman, Rev. Robert Klein officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
He was a member of the Holy Name society of the church. The rosary will
be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
He was born in 1876 on the homestead farm in the town of Meeme and he
lived there all his life. He never married.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holfeltz, Osman; Mrs. Gertrude
Siehr, Menasha; and Mrs. Lena Schill, Cleveland.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, November 2, 1945
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Peter Adolph (co. death index v.39 p.3)
Single
Feb. 12, 1876-Nov. 2, 1945
Son of Peter Adolph and Mary Ann Schaden (both born Germany)
Born Town of Meeme -farmer 
Died from "cerebral embolism, sudden -accident on Oct. 18, 1945 at 
   home farm in Meeme -fell from tractor"
Buried at St. Isadore, Town of Meeme


JOHN AHL

John Ahl, 67, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Saturday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral 
Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Ahl was born Feb. 20, 1902, in Town of Newton, son of the late 
Peter and Rosa Marx Ahl. He was a farmer. Mr. Ahl never married.
Surviving him are two brothers, Frank of Sheboygan and Joseph of 
Manitowoc and five sisters, Mrs. Anna Frey of St. Louis, Mrs. William 
Bertschey and Mrs. Lillian Lutzke of Newton and Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald 
and Mrs. Clara Glaeser of Manitowoc. A brother and two sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited 
at 8 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 14, 1969 P.7


AGNES M. BARNES

Mrs. Agnes M. Barnes, a native of the Town of Newton, died Tuesday evening
at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and
10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery at Osman.
Mrs. Barnes, nee Agnes M. Kelley, was born Jan. 22, 1897, in the Town of
Newton, daughter of the late William and Agnes White Kelley. She was
married to Erwin J. Barnes Nov. 23, 1921 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.
After their marriage they resided at Manitowoc until 1936 when they moved
to the Town of Newton where they farmed. Mr. Barnes preceded her in death
Oct. 30, 1955. She was an honorary member of St. Isidore Christian Mothers
Rosary Society.
Survivors include three daughters, and eight grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where
a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Rosary Society,
Daughters of Isabella and friends.
(No newspaper named, Oct. 28/75 handwritten on the obituary)
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(22 Jan. 1897/Oct. 1975/SSDI)
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150 GUESTS AT NEWTON WEDDING CELEBRATION
Miss Agnes Kelley, daughter of William Kelley of the Town of Newton and Erwin 
Barnes of the Town of Liberty were united in marriage at St. Isadore's Catholic 
at Osman at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. Joseph Hemmer officiating at the 
ceremony which was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends 
and relatives. The bridal pair were attended by the Misses Blanche Margaret 
Kelley, Zita Callagher and Isabel Kelley, Warren Paines and Irving Kelling. 
A wedding breafast was served to a large number of invited guests at the home 
of the bride and this evening a dance will be given at English Lake following 
which a supper will be served. The couple will imediately take up their hoem (sic) 
on a farm in the Town of Liberty.
Out of town guests present for the celebration included T.P. Kelley of Dougherty, 
Iowa; Mrs. T. Branham, Chicago; Miss Viola Kelley, Mason City, Iowa; Thomas Morris, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Ellen Ford, Chicago; Warren and Edward Barnes, Oakes, N. Dak.; and 
Mrs. Julia Barnes of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 23, 1921 P. 10


EDWARD BARNES

AGED LIBERTY PIONEER DIES
Edward Barnes Sr., 82, Succumbs At Home of Son
Edward Barnes Sr., 82, Liberty pioneer and brother of the late Judge 
John Barnes, former justice of the Wisconsin supreme court, died 
Friday night at the home of his son, James in Liberty. He has been in 
failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. 
Isidore's Catholic church, Osman. (Photo) Burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.
Born in Niagara county, New York, in 1854 Mr. Barnes came to Manitowoc 
county with his parents when he was four years old. The family settled 
on a farm in Liberty. He and his brother John received their education 
in a log school house which was known as the old Stephenson school.
Married in 1878
Mr. Barnes took up farming and married Miss Hannah Murphy in 1878. Mrs. 
Barnes died in 1893. For the past 14 years he has made his home with 
his son, James.
Survivors are six sons, John and James, Liberty; Edward and Elmer city, 
Warren, Rapid City. S.D., and Erwin, Newton; three daughters, Mrs. 
Walter Knox and Mrs. Simon Fitzgerald, Newton. Katheryn, Liberty; and 
20 grandchildren. A sister, Mary, and a brother, John, are deceased.
Mr. Barnes was a member of the Catholic Knights, and the Holy Name 
society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 14, 1936 P.7


ERWIN J. BARNES

Erwin J. Barnes, 62,of Rt. 1, Newton, an employe of the County Highway 
Department for 31 years, died Sunday night at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
He was born Nov. 5, 1892 in Liberty, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Barnes and on Nov. 23, 1921 married Miss Agnes Kelly. They moved to 
Manitowoc and in 1936 located on Rt. 1, Newton. He was a foreman for the 
County Highway Department, a member of the Holy Name Society, and the 
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was recently renamed president of the 
St. Isadore chapter of the Knights.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, (private).; four brothers, John 
of Newton, James of St. Nazianz, Edward of Manitowoc, Warren of Rapid 
City, S.D., three sisters, Mrs. Walter Knox of Newton, Miss Katherine 
Barnes of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Nellie Fitzgerald of Newton and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday by the Holy Name Society and Daughters 
of Isabella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 31, 1955 P.15
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150 GUESTS AT NEWTON WEDDING CELEBRATION
Miss Agnes Kelley, daughter of William Kelley of the Town of Newton and Erwin 
Barnes of the Town of Liberty were united in marriage at St. Isadore's Catholic 
at Osman at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. Joseph Hemmer officiating at the 
ceremony which was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends 
and relatives. The bridal pair were attended by the Misses Blanche Margaret 
Kelley, Zita Callagher and Isabel Kelley, Warren Paines and Irving Kelling. 
A wedding breafast was served to a large number of invited guests at the home 
of the bride and this evening a dance will be given at English Lake following 
which a supper will be served. The couple will imediately take up their hoem (sic) 
on a farm in the Town of Liberty.
Out of town guests present for the celebration included T.P. Kelley of Dougherty, 
Iowa; Mrs. T. Branham, Chicago; Miss Viola Kelley, Mason City, Iowa; Thomas Morris, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Ellen Ford, Chicago; Warren and Edward Barnes, Oakes, N. Dak.; and 
Mrs. Julia Barnes of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 23, 1921 P. 10


FRANCIS J. BARNES

Funeral services for Francis Barnes, 24, (photo) of Osman, veteran 
of World War II, killed when his automobile went out of control on 
a side road in Mosel, Sheboygan county, Friday night, will be held 
at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Nenning funeral home, St. Wendel, and 
at 9:30 o'clock at St. Isadore Catholic church, Osman, the Rev. 
Robert Klein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes, two 
brothers, (private), and a sister, (private), all of Osman.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home, where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 P.2


HARRIET BARNES

Mrs. John Barnes, 72, of Route 3, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of 
the county, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack at 
the home. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o'clock at St. Isadore Catholic 
Church, Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be 
in the adjoining cemetery.
She was born Harriet Finch in Liberty in 1879 and in 1916 was 
married to Mr. Barnes. They located at the present home in the town 
of Newton. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Isadore 
congregation.
Survivors are her husband; daughter, Mrs. charles McCulley of 
Manitowoc; two sons, Robert of Route 3, Manitowoc, and Gerald of 
Route 1, Newton; brother, John of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss 
Alice Finch of Manitowoc and Mrs. M. C. Kubsh of Two Rivers; and 
two grandchildren. A son, Francis, died in 1948.
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 16, 1952 P.2
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Notes from Osman:
The marriage of John Barnes and Hattie Finch was solemnized at St. Isadore's 
Church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Father Kersten performed the ceremony. 
The bride wore a suit and large picture hat. She was attended by her sister, 
Malvina, who also wore a suit and picture hat. The groom was attended by his 
brother, Erwin. After the ceremony, the wedding party repaired to the home of 
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finch, where a sumptuous wedding 
breakfast was served to relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left later 
in the day on a wedding trip. They are both highly esteemed young people of 
Liberty and a host of friends tender congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916


JAMES BARNES

James Barnes, 85, a resident two years at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, 
died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 3:45 a.m. (sic) Thursday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Cahtolic 
Church, Osman. The Rev. Donald A. Schneider will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was born Feb. 8, 1880, in the Town of Liberty, son of 
the late Edward and Nora Murphy Barnes. He never married and resided 
in the township, where he farmed, until retiring in 1943. He resided 
eight years at St. Nazianz before coming to Manitowoc.
Mr. Barnes was a clerk and chairman of the Town of Liberty for many 
years.
He is survived by two sisters, Miss Katharine Barnes, of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Millie Fitzgerlad, of Newton, a brother, John Barnes, of 
Grimms and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 2, 1965 P.5


JOHN BARNES    (d. 1881)

From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Eight Years Ago - (1881)
John Barnes, an old and respected resident of Liberty, died last week. He was 
the father of John Barnes Jr., well known throughout the county as a very 
successful school teacher. Deceased was highly esteemed by everyone for his 
manly character and sterling worth. Through a long and useful life he ever 
preached and practiced the Golden Rule.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1929
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JOHN BARNES  (d.1919)
JUDGE JOHN BARNES. (son of the John Barnes-d.1881 who is buried here)
Deep and accurate knowledge of law and practice, native shrewdnes and 
ability, and unswerving integrity have made Judge John Barnes, of the 
Supreme Court of Wisconsin, an excellent lawyer and an admirable judge; 
high personal character, firm religious convictions, a kind heart and 
a strong sense of duty, have made him a valuable citizen. A most 
conscientious public servant, his life guarded by high purpose and 
sincerity, his dignity and well-balanced legal mind commend him to all 
who have anything to do with the court, and his sound reasoning and 
impartial decisions place him in a foremost position among those who have 
won eminence on the Wisconsin bench. Judge Barnes is a native son of 
Wisconsin, having been born in Manitowoc county, July 26, 1859, and is a 
son of John and Mary (Butler) Barnes.
John Barnes, the father, was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland, in 1814, 
and was there married to Mary Butler, born in the same locality in 1822. 
Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where they 
arrived after a journey of seven weeks on a sailing vessel, and later 
they made removal to Lockport, New York, from whence they came in 1858 to 
Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. Here Mr. Barnes engaged in agricultural 
pursuits, which occupied the rest of his life, his death occurring in 
1881, when he was sixty-seven years of age. His wife passed away in 1880, 
at the age of fifty-eight years.
The boyhood of Judge John Barnes was passed on his father's farm, and his 
early education was secured in the district schools of Manitowoc county, 
following which he attended the Manitowoc High school and the Oshkosh 
Normal school. He then took up the study of law in the University of 
Wisconsin, where he was graduated in 1883, and commenced practice in 
Manitowoc, but in 1885 went to Rhinelander and there carried on a general 
practice and served as a member of the school board for several years. 
After serving as municipal judge of Oneida county for four years, Judge 
Barnes was appointed a member of the State Railroad Commission, but 
resigned therefrom in August, 1907, and in the following year was elected 
to the Supreme Bench of the State. He is now serving his second term as 
a member of that august body. Judge Barnes' mind is of the judicial order, 
and he would in almost any community have been sought for to occupy a 
place upon the bench. The high esteem in which he is held as a jurist 
amoug the entire profession is the result of a combination of legal 
ability culture, and incorruptible integrity, with the dignified presence,
absolute courage and graceful urbanity which characterize all of his 
official acts. His political support has always been given to the cause 
of Democracy. He is a member of the county and state bar associations, 
and fraternally he is interested in the work of Rhinelander Lodge, B.P.0.E., 
and Antigo Council, Knights of Columbus.
On July 26, 1887, Judge Barnes was married to Miss Julia A, Koelzer, who was 
born in Rochester, New York, daughter of Peter J. and Sarah (Doyle) Koelzer, 
the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ireland, and both surviving. 
They came to Wisconsin in 1864, settling in Manitowoc county, later going 
to Antigo, Langlade county, where Mr. Koelzer was engaged in a general 
merchandise business, and finally removing to Rhinelander, Oneida county, 
where they live retired. Of their five children, Mrs. Barnes was the fourth 
in order of birth. Judge and Mrs. Barnes have had four children: Dorothy M., 
Beatrice F., Fayne J. and John Jr. The pleasant family residence is located 
at No. 104 Langdon street.
"Wisconsin: Its Story and Biography, 1848-1913", 
Volume 5 by Ellis Baker Usher, 1914, Pages 1237-1239
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JOHN BARNES. 
On the 27th day of May, 1919, Mr. Patrick H. Martin of Green Bay 
addressed the court as follows: 
May it please the Court: - The undersigned committees of the State 
Bar Association and of the Milwaukee Bar present this memorial to 
Judge Barnes: 
Memorial of the State Bar Association and the Milwaukee Bar 
Association. 
It is fitting that the bench and bar turn momentarily aside to 
pay tribute to him departed, who but yesterday toiled as one of 
us. 
John Barnes, loved and esteemed by all who ever sensed the touch 
of his genial nature and knew the integrity of his life, was on 
January 1, 1919, while seemingly in the full vigor of manhood, 
suddenly called to his eternal home. We grieve the loss, while 
conscious of the judgment that rests on all men. Dismal, indeed,
would be the pictures and recollections of memory were it not that 
faith points to a new birth. 
His parents, John Barnes and Mary (Butler) Barnes, were born in 
Kilkenny county, Ireland. Soon after their marriage they migrated 
to Montreal, Canada, and still later removed to and settled on a 
farm in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where he was born July 26, 
1859. He was richly endowed by his sturdy Irish ancestry with 
health - a sound mind in a sound body was his fortunate inheritance. 
The environment and necessities of his early life stimulated to 
industry. 
Patient industry and perseverance fruited in the achievements 
incident to youthful effort. Soon the rugged struggle waked a 
consciousness of a power within, of a talent, courage, and fiber 
to grapple with the larger problems of life. The intellectual early 
appealed to him. Some voice within indicated the way and aroused 
ambition. Each ambition realized was a stimulus to greater effort. 
A career that spans the way from the humble beginnings of the farm
to the Supreme Bench of Wisconsin spells much of industry, toil, 
self-denial, and perseverance, qualities that condition the 
successful lawyer. He attended the country school of his native 
town and graduated in 1876 from the Manitowoc high school. During 
the succeeding six years he taught school and attended the normal 
school at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He entered the law department of the 
University of Wisconsin in 1883 and graduated therefrom in 1885. 
With the large capacity for work, earnest application, and 
perseverance that marked his subsequent career, he finished his 
preparatory work with the promise of success that rewarded his 
later efforts. 
He engaged for a short time in the practice of law at Manitowoc. 
In May, 1886, he removed to Rhinelander and there in a modest way 
began his professional career, a career of service to his native 
state and to his fellow man which was to be characterized by 
ability, integrity, and a fine sense of honor. He sensed and lived 
true to the high ideals of the profession, and soon enjoyed the 
reward of his sterling qualities in a large clientele. The character 
of his work at the bar, his capacity for clearness of thought and 
conciseness of expression, and the courage with which he relied upon 
a position deliberately chosen, are shown by this comment made by 
the United States circuit court of appeals for this circuit upon his 
presentation of a case to that tribunal in the earlier years of his
practice as counsel for the plaintiff in error: "We cannot close this 
opinion without a word of commendation to counsel upon both sides 
for the admirable manner in which the bill of exceptions presented 
to our consideration has been prepared. The record of a trial 
continuing during four weeks is condensed, and the exceptions fully 
presented, in sixteen printed pages of this record. The paper is a
model that the bar should copy after." 83 Fed. 123.
Business opportunities opened to him, and in business, as in law, 
he was eminently successful. He had a keen instinct for business 
and a marked capacity for the conduct of large affairs. He was 
identified, both financially and as an executive, with a number of 
industrial and other enterprises and mastered the details of every 
concern with which he was connected and contributed his personal 
efforts to its growth and development. 
While he did not seek office he shirked no public duty. The responsi-
bilities and privileges of citizenship were to him sacred. He served 
where service was required, and reckoned not the cost either in vital 
force or monetary loss. In his early years at Rhinelander he served a 
term as judge of the municipal court. He served also as president of 
the school board and was at all times actively identified in the cause
of education in his city. 
In 1906 he was appointed by Governor La Follette as a member of the 
newly created Railroad Commission of Wisconsin, and at its first 
meeting was elected its chairman. This appointment of a Democrat by 
a Republican was at the time recognized as one made by reason of pre-
eminent ability, wholly uninfluenced by any political or factional 
considerations. It was well known that he accepted the position at 
great personal sacrifice. The work of this commission, difficult and 
largely experimental, was rendered doubly burdensome by the agitated 
state of the public mind at the time. It required constructive ability,
wisdom, and courage of a high order to establish the commission in the 
confidence of the people, thereby to make it a valuable administrative 
force in the life of the state. John Barnes's known integrity of 
purpose, independence of judgment, and keen pursuit of the right 
and just solution of the problems presented to the body contributed 
largely to the high rank it soon attained throughout the states of 
the Union. Mr. B. H. Meyer, who served with him, says: "I learned to 
know him as a man of great native ability, deliberative in all his 
work, wise under all circumstances, and unusually sound in his judgment. 
He was one of those men who are instinctively right. He was born to 
be on the right side of things." 
After two and one-half years of service, hoping to gain a little 
respite from the very arduous labors entailed, he resigned his 
position, enjoying then and to the end the utmost confidence, good 
will, and esteem of the people of this state. Now, released from
the burdens of public service, he enjoyed again, but for a short 
time, freedom and the pleasures of the practice of his profession 
among the friends and acquaintances that earlier association and 
kindred interests had endeared to him. Soon, however, he was again 
called into the public service. On the death of Chief Justice 
Cassoday, John Barnes's name came prominently before the people as 
a worthy successor. His election to fill the unexpired term of the 
beloved Chief Justice, and his re-election in the spring of 1909 for 
a full term, evinced the esteem and confidence of the people in 
measure that was fully merited. 
He brought to the discharge of the exacting duties of this position 
a mind well informed of the law, sound of judgment, clear of vision, 
and a passion for justice. His work on the bench was of a high order 
and marked his possession of superior judicial attainments. He 
listened well and patiently to the arguments of counsel, and, 
possessed of the power of keen analysis, close observation, and a 
subtle sense of humor, he revealed himself in his opinions. We shall 
not anticipate what the court may record of his judicial labors, yet 
we shall not let pass the opportunity to say, in behalf of the bar, 
that Judge Barnes ranked among the ablest of Wisconsin's able 
judges. 
In 1916 he resigned as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to 
accept the position of chief counsel for the Northwestern Mutual 
Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee, which position he held till 
death concluded, at the zenith of his life's work, a most useful 
and honorable career. The request to become so identified with 
the largest financial institution in the state of Wisconsin and 
one of the leading financial institutions of the United States 
is in itself a high tribute to his reputation for ability and an 
indication of the utmost confidence in his integrity. 
We turn, however, from the man of public affairs to the individual 
indulging the freedom of social converse, the sunshine of companion-
ship unfettered by the formalities due to public station, for the 
truly lovable nature that so endeared John Barnes to his many friends. 
He was gentle, unassuming, kind, and democratic; he had a fine sense 
of humor and indulged it with pleasure to the delight of his 
companions. His nature was cordial, open, generous, yet marked by 
that quiet dignity and poise characteristic of big men. In religion 
he was a Catholic, and he ever held and cherished the faith sublime 
that illumes where reason cannot penetrate. In private no less than 
in public life, sterling integrity and keen sense of honor marked 
his daily routine. He could and did resent a wrong, and the fire 
of resentment glowed as he sensed the injustice. All in all, John 
Barnes was a type rarely found. 
In 1887 he was married to Miss Julia Koelzer. The friendship of 
childhood had ripened into love - love that founded and sanctified 
a happy home. He loved the life of the home and his family. He was 
an ideal husband and father. He left surviving, his wife, his 
daughters Beatrice, Fayne, and Mrs. Dorothy McGuire, and one son, 
John Barnes, who at the time of his father's death was with the 
American Expeditionary Forces in France. In the bereavement of 
wife and children, in the sundering of cherished friendships, in 
the severing of the ties that bind to earthly things, we can but 
bow to the inscrutable ways of God, consoled by faith and the 
promise of eternal life. Hope, confirmed by faith, is the precious 
heritage that solves the mystery of death; then, 
"Weep not, she says, at Nature's transient pain, 
Congenial spirits part to meet again ! 
Inspiring thought of rapture yet to be, 
The tears of Love were helpless but for thee ! 
If in that frame no deathless spirit dwell, 
If Faith unite the faithful but to part, 
Why is their memory sacred to the heart?" 
P. H. MARTIN, L. J. NASH, C. B. BIRD, E. D. MlNAHAN, 
Committee Wisconsin Bar Association. 
W. D. VAN DYKE, J. G. HARDGROVE, NATHAN GLICKSMAN, 
Committee Milwaukee Bar Association. 

"Cases determined In The Supreme Court of Wisconsin
April 2-June 25, 1919" by Frederick W. Arthur,
Reporter Page viii 


JOHN BARNES  (d. 1967)

John Barnes, 88, former Osman resident and who for the past four 
years resided with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
(Leonora) McCully, Grimms, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. 
The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Barnes was born Nov. 29, 1879, in Town of Liberty, the son of 
the late Edward and Nora Murphy Barnes. He married Harriet Finch 
in 1916 and the couple owned and operated a farm in Town of Liberty 
until 1942 when he was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 
retiring in 1952. Mrs. Barnes died April 15, 1952. He was a member 
of St. Isidore's Holy Name Society.
Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. McCully, two sons, Robert, of 
Valders, and Gerald of Rt. 1, Newton, two sisters, Miss Catherine 
Barnes, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Nellie Fitzgerald, of Osman, and 10 
grandchildren. A son, Francis, a sister and five brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 
7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 28, 1967 P.4
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(b. 29 Nov. 1878/d. Jan. 1967/SSDI)
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Notes from Osman:
The marriage of John Barnes and Hattie Finch was solemnized at St. Isadore's 
Church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Father Kersten performed the ceremony. 
The bride wore a suit and large picture hat. She was attended by her sister, 
Malvina, who also wore a suit and picture hat. The groom was attended by his 
brother, Erwin. After the ceremony, the wedding party repaired to the home of 
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finch, where a sumptuous wedding 
breakfast was served to relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left later 
in the day on a wedding trip. They are both highly esteemed young people of 
Liberty and a host of friends tender congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916


KATHERINE BARNES

Katherine Barnes, 87, a former Osman resident who resided at St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. 
Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Barnes was born Nov. 22, 1883, in the Town of Liberty. She was a 
member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Isidore Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mellie Fitzgerald, of Manitowoc and 
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening where a Memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1971
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(Barnes, Kathryn  22 Nov 1884 Sep 1971/SSDI/from family researcher)


MARY BARNES

Mrs. Barnes, of Liberty, died on last Saturday night after a protracted
illness of several months.  She was laid in her final resting place this
forenoon. She was a resident of Liberty for upwards of twenty years, and 
during all that time she remained an affectionate mother, a devoted wife, 
and a generous and respectable neighbor. She leaves a husband and three 
children grown to maturity, to mourn her loss. The bereaved family has 
the sympathies of the entire community who were acquainted with the 
deceased wife and mother.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 6, 1880
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(From 1870 Liberty census:
John Barnes age 56; Mary age 45; Edward age 16; John age 10)
From 1880 Liberty census:
John Barnes age 66; Edward son age 25; John son age 20; Dora dau. in law age 24; 
John grandson age 1; James son age 3/12 (Feb.).


NORA BARNES

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - 1893
Mrs. Ed Barnes of Liberty died quite suddenly on Friday last. She had given 
birth to a child and was seemingly all right. She advised the physician in 
attendance to visit some other patients who needed his attention more than 
she did, but shortly after he left she complained of a smothering sensation 
and died before the family was fully aware that she was in serious danger. 
She leaves nine children.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 25, 1918
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Death of the 37 yr. old wife of Edward Barnes of childbed fever last Fri. 
in Town Liberty. She is survived by her husband and 9 minor children. She 
was buried Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Town Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1893


CHARLES E. BAUER

Charles H. Bauer(sic), 61, of 7122 S. Union Rd., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. 
Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. in St. Isadore Catholic 
Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born July 22, 1916 in the Town of Newton, son of the late Adolph 
and Eleanor Detjen Bauer. He married Agnes Bonde June 21, 1941 in Osman and 
farmed in the Newton area all his life.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; seven sons, Jerome, Ronald, David, Tim and 
Gary of Manitowoc; Roger of rural Manitowoc and Charles R. of Newton; three 
daughters, Mrs. Tom (Joan) Lenzner of Valders, Mary Ann Krueger of Glendale, 
Ariz., and Agnes Bauer at home; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Bonde of rural 
Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 23, 1978 page 3


MARY SADKOWSKI BAUER

Mary Bauer, 88, of Manitowoc, died at Manitowoc.
She was born in Pueblo, CO to Frank and Mary Fessler Sadkowski.
She married Fred Miller on Oct 18, 1920 in St Nazianz, WI He preceded her in 
death on April 6, 1943.
She then married Adolph Bauer on Sept 30, 1950 at Osman, WI He preceded her 
in death November 4, 1963
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws Wilfred and June Miller, Leo 
and Jean Miller. nine grandchildren; great grandchildren. Burial in St Isidore 
Church Cemetery. 
Herald Times Reporter, January, 1990


RONALD R. BAUER

Mr. Ronald R. Bauer, 40, of 711 S. 18th Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, 
February 13, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 9:45 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Isidore Catholic 
Church, Osman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Kahrs 
with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born July 20, 1947 at Manitowoc, son of Agnes Bonde Bauer and the late 
Charles H. Bauer. Mr. Bauer was a graduate of Valders High School, graduating with 
the Class of 1965. Mr. Bauer was a United States Army Veteran and served Overseas in 
Vietnam receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the 
Vietnam Campaign Medal and 2 Overseas Bars. He was a charter member of Manitowoc 
Lakeshore VFW Post Number 10299. Mr. Bauer returned to Manitowoc in 1971 and was 
currently employed by Fleischmann-Kurth Malting Company.
Survivors include his mother, Agnes Bauer of rural Manitowoc; six brothers and five 
sisters-in-law, Jerome and Valerie Bauer of Manitowoc, Roger and Sharon Bauer of rural 
Manitowoc, Charles and Cheryl Bauer of rural Newton, David Bauer and his fiancé Terri 
Schneider of rural Chilton, Thomas and Judy Bauer of rural Manitowoc and Gary and Ginny 
Bauer of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan and Thomas Lenzner of 
Pigeon Lake, Mary Ann and Dan Dewane of Glendale, Arizona and Agnes and Larry Schmitz 
of rural Manitowoc; his paternal step grandmother, Mrs. Adolph Bauer of Manitowoc, 
cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in 
death by his father, Charles H. Bauer, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
Bonde and his paternal grandfather, Adolph Bauer.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday. Prayer 
service will be held at 8 pm this Monday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 15, 1988 page 18


PETER BENNETT

Peter Bennett of Meeme, who has for some years been an inmate
of the Oshkosh asylum, died at the latter place recently.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 6, 1882
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Meeme News
Peter Bennett, a former well known resident of this town, but for some
time past an inmate of the insane asylum at Oshkosh, died in that 
institution on Friday last and was buried here on Sunday. He leaves a 
widow and several children.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 6, 1882
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(First publication Feb. 22, 1883.) No. 14
IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Bennett, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of William H. Bennett, of said county, 
representing among other things that Peter Bennett, late of the town of Meeme, 
in the county of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin, on the 31st day of March, A.D., 
1882, at Winnebago, Wisconsin, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate 
within this county and state; and that the said petitioner is a son of said 
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Quincy Danforth 
granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, 
the 20th day of March, A.D., 1883, at ten 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.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 19th day of February, A.D., 1883.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Schmtiz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 15, 1883 P. 2
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(First publication Nov. 29, 1883.) No. 108
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Peter Bennett, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virture and in pursuance of an order of license, 
made in said matter, on the 27th day of November, A.D., 1883, by the county court 
of said county, the undersigned, as administrator of the estate of Peter Bennett, 
late of the town of Meeme, in said county, deceased, will, on Saturday, the 22nd 
day of December, A.D., 1883, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the 
office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, offer for 
sale, at public vendue, the undivided four-fifths (4-5) interest, in fee simple, 
whereof said deceased died seized and prossessed, in and to the real estate known 
and described as the south half of the north-east quarter (S 1/2 of the NE 1/4) 
of seciton number twenty-nine (29) in township seventeen (17) north, of range 
twenty-two (22), east, in the county and state aforesaid.
The terms of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale.
Quincy A. Danforth, Administrator of said estate,
Dated at Manitowoc, the 27th day of November, A.D., 1883.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 27, 1883, P.2


ANNA BERTSCHE

Mrs. Anna Bertsche, 77, widow of John Bertsche, and a resident of the 
Anna M. Reiss Home for 12 years, died Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas 
Hospital. Mrs. Bertsche had been in failing health since suffering a 
stroke the past July.
She was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, on Jan. 20, 
1876, a daughter of the late Carl and Katherine Schaller. She attended 
the St. Wendel Catholic School and was married to John Bertsche of Osman 
at St. Wendel Church on Jan. 25, 1898 by the late Father Deshall.
After marriage the couple took up farming in the Town of Meeme, living 
there until 1941 when they moved to Sheboygan. Mr. Bertsche died here 
in 1943.
Mrs. Bertsche was a lifelong member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, 
and of the Rosary Society of the parish. In Sheboygan she belonged to the 
Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission Society of Holy Name Parish.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Miller, Osman, and Mrs. 
Peter (Mildred) Nennig, Sheboygan; two sons, John, Kiel, and Sylvester, 
on the home farm; two step-sons, Josepth Bertsche, Milwaukee, and William 
Bertsche, Osman; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Rock, Manitowoc; and one brother, Jacob Schaller, 
Sheboygan.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at the Robert H. Kroos Funeral home here at 9 a.m. 
Saturday and at 10 o'clock at St. Isadore Church, Osman, with Father John 
Baum celebrant of the requiem high funeral mass. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home here from 7 o'clock this evening.
The Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission Society of Holy Name Parish 
will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with Father 
Harold Petronis leading the prayers.
At 8 o'clock Friday evening the Rosary Society of St. Isadore Parish will 
hold its vigil at the funeral home with Father Baum leading the prayers.
At 8:30 p.m. Friday the St. Cecilia Court of the Women's Catholic Order of 
Foresters, Sheboygan, will hold its vigil with Mrs. Margaret Reinartz, 
chief ranger, leading the rosary.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 7, 1954 - P. 16
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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bertsche, 77, of the Anna M. Reiss home, 
who passed away Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital were held at 9 a.m. 
Saturday, at the Robert H. Kroos Funeral Home and St. Isadore's Catholic 
Church, Osman.
The Rev. John Baum was celebrant of the requiem high mass and burial was 
made in the church cemetery.
During the services at the funeral home, Mrs. Syrilla Danks played several 
organ selections.
Pallbearers were Alvin Hickman, James Driscoll, John and Francis Hoban, 
Arno Hausman, and Albert Neumann.
At 7:30 p.m., Friday, members of the Third Order of St. Francis and the 
Mission Society of Holy Name parish held a vigil, with Father Harold C. 
Petronis leading the prayers.
Father John Baum led the prayers at a vigil at 8 p.m. held by the Rosary 
Society of St. Isadore's parish.
A third vigil, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, was held at the St. Cacilia's Court of 
the Women's Catholic Order of Foreseters. Chief Ranger Mrs. Margaret Reinatz 
led the praying of the Rosary.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 11, 1954 - P. 12


BRIDGET BERTSCHE

Mrs. John Borche(sic) of Meeme died last Saturday evening of consumption. Deceased 
leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her loss.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1896  P. 3
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(Bridget Bertsche/d. 24 Feb. 1896/age 27 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.206)


JOHN L. BERTSCHE

John L. Bertsche, 83, former member of the county normal school board 
and former member of the county board, died today at the Anna M. Reiss 
home in Sheboygan, where he had made his home since July 1941.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:45 a.m. from the 
Nennig funeral home at St. Wendel and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Isadore's 
Catholic church in Osman. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 
Saturday evening to the time of the funeral.
Mr. Bertsche was born near Buffalo, New York, Nov. 16, 1859 and came to 
School Hill with his parents in 1863. The family moved to the town of 
Meeme in 1871 and at 19 John Bertsche went to work in a northern Michigan 
mining camp and in lumbering camps. In 1885 he bought a farm near Meeme 
and in 1887 married Miss Bridget McCarty. She died in 1895 and in 1898 
he married again, this time to Miss Emma Schaller of Cleveland.
He was named a director of the Town of Meeme Fire Insurance company in 
1900 and in 1905 became secretary in which capacity he served until 1934. 
He was a member of the county normal school board for 20 years and he 
served one term as a supervisor on the county board. He also served as 
clerk of the town school board for seven years.
In 1936 he sold his farm and made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Walter 
Miller, Newton route 1, until July 1941 when he went to Sheboygan to live.
Survivors are the widow; four sons, John, Jr., and Sylvester of Newton 
route 1, Joseph of Milwaukee and William of Osman; two daughters, Mrs. 
Walter Miller of Newton route 1 and Mrs. Peter Nenning of Cleveland; one 
sister, Mrs. Christ Hickman of Sheboygan; and 14 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 26, 1943 P.2
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Funeral services for John L. Bertsche, 83, former town Meeme resident who 
passed away at the Anna M. Reiss home Friday morning will be held Monday 
at 8:45 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home at St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at 
St. Isadore's church at Osman. Father Edward Wagner will officiate. Friends 
may call at the funeral home this evening. Survivors are his wife, nee Anna 
Schaller; six children; a sister and 14 grandchildren.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, March 27, 1943 - P. 2


LENA BERTSCHE

Mrs. Lena Bertsche, 83, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Friday in Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and 10 a.m. in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Francis 
Rose will officiate and burial will be in St. Isadore Cemetery.
Mrs. Bertsche, nee Lena Ahl, was born August 31, 1894 in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Peter and Rose Marx Ahl. She was married to William D. 
Bertsche June 27, 1914 in St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He preceded 
her in death June 26, 1975. Mrs. Bertsche was a member of Christian Mothers Altar 
Society of St. Isadore Church.
Survivors include a son, Lester of Rt. 1, Newton; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Donald and Arlene Hillstrom of Osman; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Bertsche of 
Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph Ahl of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Lutzke 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of San Bernardino, Calif.; eight 
grandchildren and a great grandson. A son, LeRoy preceded her in death December 20, 
1977. Three brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the 
parish, relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Jan. 7, 1978 - page 3
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(Lena Bertsche/Aug 31 1894/Jan 1978/SSDI)


LESTER BERTSCHE

Lester Bertsche, 65, of 300 S. 6th St., St. Nazianz, died Saturday evening, 
Sept. 25, following a acoronary attack.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. 
The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Lee J. Kahrs and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bertsche was born April 27, 1917, at Newton, son of the late William and 
Lena Ahl Bertsche. He resided in Manitowoc County all of his life, attending 
parochial schools. He had been employed in farming.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Donald Hillstrom of 
Osman, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Bertsche of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, LeRoy.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 1982 P. 3


SYLVESTER BERTSCHE

Sylvester Bertsche, 73, a resdient of St. Mary Home the past 22 years, died 
early Tuesday morning, May 20, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Home, Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Crispin Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore 
Cemetery, Osman.
Mr. Bertsche was born May 12, 1907, at Osman, Manitowoc County, son of the late 
John and Anna Shaller Bertsche.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Route 1, Newton, and Mrs. 
Peter (Mildred) Nennig of Holiday, Fla., and nieces and nephews. A brother and 
two half brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. They may also call at St. Mary Home 
Thursday morning prior to the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1980 P.3
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(12 May 1907/May 1980/SSDI)


WILLIAM BERTSCHE  (d. 1934)

PNEUMONIA IS DEATH CAUSE
William Bertsche Sr. Dies At The Hospital Today
William Bertsche, Sr., 73, town of Meeme, died of pneumonia at the 
Holy Family hospital this morning. Funeral services have not been 
arranged as yet.
Born Sept. 16, 1861, the deceased moved to Manitowoc county in 1864. 
He later moved to Lake Linden, Mich., where he was married. His wife, 
formerly Anna Renn of Lake Linden, preceded him in death 17 years 
ago. For the past few years he has made his residence in the Town of 
Meeme.
Survivors include a brother, John of Meeme, and a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Heckmann of Sheboygan.
The body will be brought to the home of William Bertsche Jr., Osman, 
tomorrow or Wednesday. Services will be held from the St. Isidore 
Catholic church, the Rev. Father Joseph Diny officiating. The time 
has not been set as yet.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 24, 1934 P.2


WILLIAM BERTSCHE   (d. 1975)

William D. Bertsch, 84, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. 
Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bertsche was born Dec. 27, 1890, in the Town of Meeme, son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bertsche. He married Lena Ahl June 27, 
1914, at St. Gregory Catholic church, St. Nazianz. He owned and 
operated a farm at Osman until his retirement. He was a member of 
Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Lester, of Rt. 1, Newton, 
and LeRoy, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Arlene) Hillstrom, 
of Osman; a step-brother, Sylvester Bertsche, of Manitowoc; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Agnes Miller, of Newton and Mrs. Mildred 
Nenning, of Florida and eight grandchildren. Two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Holy Name 
Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, June 26, 1975 P.3
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(27 Dec 1890/Jun 1975/SSDI)


AGNES M. BONDE

Mrs. Agnes Margaret Bonde, 87,of 7028 S. Union Rd., Town of Newton, died 
Tuesday, June 16, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 11 a.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, Town of Osman. The Rev. Ronald P. 
Reimer will officiate and burial will be in church cemetery.
Mrs. Bonde, nee Agnes Margaret Guidinger, was born Oct. 12, 1893, in the Town 
of Newton, daughter of the late John and Amelia Kaiser Guidinger. She resided 
in the Town of Newton all her life. She was married to Peter J. Bonde, April 15, 
1913, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After their marraige the 
couple moved to which is now known as Bonde's corners where the couple owned and 
operated a general store and had the International Harvester Implement Store for 
many years. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1950. Mrs. Bonde then 
operated the store after his death until retiring several years ago. She was an 
honorary member of Christian Mother Altar Society of St. Isadore Parish.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Agnes) Bauer of 7122 S. Union Rd., 
Newton; a sister, Sister Mary Alfreada of Holy Family Convent; a son-in-law, 
Warren Shallue of Littleton, Colo.; 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by two daughters, a son, a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Thursday afternoon where a prayer service will be held at 8:30 o'clock by Father 
Ronald P. Reimer.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1981 P. 3
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(12 Oct. 1893/June 1981/SSDI)


ELEANOR BONDE

Miss Bonde Called After Short Illness
After only a week's illness, Miss Eleanor Bonde, 14 year old daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Bonde, residing a few miles south of the city 
died yesterday noon. Burial will take place at 9 o'clock Saturday 
morning from the home and at 9:30 from the St. Isadore's church at 
Osman, Rev. A. Pritzl, officiating. Besides the parents, one brother 
Raymond and two sisters, Marie and Agnes Margaret, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 03, 1928 Page 2


ELIZABETH BONDE

Miss Elizabeth Bonde, 73, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Andrew Bushman, of route 1, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services took place at 10 o'clock this morning at the Pfeffer funeral
home and at 10:30 at St. Joseph Catholic church, Silver Lake. Burial was in
St. Isadore cemetery at Osman.
She was born in Nebraska in 1877 and came here when a child, to live the rest
of her life in this county. Four brothers, Philip of Rib Lake, Wis., Nicholas
of Newton, Peter of Route 3, Manitowoc, and Theodore of route 2, Valders,
and a sister, Mrs. Bushman of route 1, Manitowoc, survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 29, 1950


JOHN BONDE

From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1897:
Death in Town Meeme recently of John Bonde of consumption. The deceased,
who reached the age of 53, leaves a widow and 5 children. Burial was 
Wednesday.
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John Bonde/d. 19 May 1897/age 56 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207


PETER J. BONDE

Peter J. Bonde, 68, of route 3, Manitowoc, prominent Newton businessman, died 
Thursday noon at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 o'clock at the St. Isadore Catholic church, Osman. The Rev. 
John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born on the homestead farm in Newton in 1881 and in 1913 married Miss 
Agnes Guidinger. Mr. Bonde was president of the Newton-Osman Telephone company 
and operated a general store and culvert business at Bonde's Corner on Highway 
42. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Isadore congregation.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Warren Shallue of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Charles Bauer of route 1, Manitowoc; three brothers, Philip of Rib Lake, Wis., 
Theodore of route 1, Valders, and Nicholas of route 1, Newton; sister, Mrs. Andrew 
Bushman of route 1, Manitowoc; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1950  P. 2


RAYMOND BONDE

DEATH TAKES SECOND CHILD IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS
Double sorrow has come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bonde, 
residing eight miles south of the city in the death of Raymond 
Bonde, their eleven year old son who passed Sunday at the home 
of his grandparents in this city just twelve days after the death 
of a sister, Eleanor, aged 15. Raymond Bonde died after a three 
week's illness at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Guidinger, 1304 South Tenth street with whom he made his home where 
attending the St. Boniface school here. Burial will take place 
Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the home near Osman, Rev. Pritzl 
officiating. Besides the parents two sisters, Marie and Agnes 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 14, 1928 Page 2


ALICE T. BRADY

Miss Alice T. Brady, 94, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning, Feb. 24, at the home.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Monday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Lee J. Kahrs 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Miss Brady was born March 25, 1888, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter 
and Margaret Conway Brady. She was graduated from University of isconsin-Stevens 
Point (sic), and Columbia University, New York. Miss Brady was an instructor in 
the education department of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.; director of 
curriculum in Green Bay Public School System and former principal and supervisor 
in Manitowoc School System.
Miss Brady was a member of Pi Lambda Theta Sorority, University of Wisconsin; 
Delta Kappa Sorority, St. Louis University; St. John Cathedral and Women's Guild; 
Third Order of St. Francis; Jesuit Seminary Guild, Xaverian Missionary Society 
and St. Isidore Catholic Church.
Survivors include several neices and nephews including John Brady, Mary Claire 
Brady and Eleanor Jacobson of Manitowoc and Mary McIntee of Richmond, Ill., and 
other relatives and friends, 11 brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. A prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Kahrs.
Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1983 P. 3


EDWIN BRADY

Edwin F. Brady, 87, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday in Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. in St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. R. Thomas 
Peeters will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brady was born Sept. 4, 1890, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Peter 
and Margaret Conway Brady. He attended public schools in Manitowoc County and 
farmed in the Town of Liberty until his retirement in 1955. He married Margaret 
Keehan Feb. 28, 1922 in Kellnersville. She preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1955. 
Mr. Brady was a member of St. Isidore parish and served as chairman of Town of 
Liberty from 1949 to 1969. He was a Manitowoc County Board member from 1949 to 
1966, serving 15 years on the finance committee and two years on the public 
property committee. He was also treasurer of Liberty Bell School District for 21 
years and treasurer of Newton-Osman Telephone Co. for 35 years.
Survivors include a son, John F., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. James (Mary) 
McIntee of Richmond, Ill., a sister, Alice T. Brady of Manitowoc, seven grand-
children and a great grandchild. A son, six brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call in Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1977 P. 11
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(b. 4 Sep 1890/d. Oct 1977/SSDI)
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Notes from Kellnersville:
At St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, the Rev. Rouse 
officiating, Miss Margaret Keehan and Edwin Brady were united in marriage. Miss 
Elizabeth Heiser of Manitowoc and Laurence Keehan were the attendants. After the 
ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother where dinner was 
served to fifty invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Brady will make their home on a farm 
in Liberty. The bride is an estimable young lady and the groom is a young man of 
good promise. We wish them joy, prosperity and happiness on their journey together 
down the pathway of life.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding celebration included Mr. and Mrs. James 
Brady of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brady, J.S. Brady, Miss Elizabeth Heiser, 
Miss Alice Brady and T. E. Keehan of Manitowoc, Mrs. J. E. Dollard and son, Charles 
of Fond du Lac, John Brady, Waupun, John Brady, Osman, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Heiser 
of Denmark and John Lohen and daughter of Wayside.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922


ELLEN BRADY

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
Mrs. Patrick Brady of Liberty died last week and was buried on the 
29th of last month. She was one of the first settlers of that 
section and was quite well advanced in years at the time of her 
death. She had been sick but a short time.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 4, 1911  pg. 1


HAROLD BRADY

Harold P. Brady, 70, former Osman resident, died Tuesday at his 
home in Chicago.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning at St. Bride Church, 
Chicago, and burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman, in 
the afternoon. The Rev. Donald Schneider will conduct the burial 
services.
Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Helen, a brother, Edwin, of 
Rt. 1, Valders, and two sisters, Misses Alice and Mary Brady, of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 2, 1966 P.7
********
C. Harry Brady, Corp. Motor Truck Co 497, overseas, 423 North Eighth 
street, Manitowoc.
Source of photo and information:
"Manitowoc and Two Rivers Part in World War I"
Compiled and published in 1919 by The Wisconsin News in Milwaukee.


JOHN P. BRADY    (d. 1936)

JOHN P. BRADY, AGED 62, DIES 
Recently Retired As Engineer At Waupun Prison 
John P. Brady, 62, recently retired as engineer at the Wisconsin state prison 
at Waupun and native of Manitowoc county, died suddenly Sunday morning at the 
homestead farm near Osman.
Mr. Brady, who retired Dec. 1, came to the home of his brother, Edwin, in the 
town of Liberty for a rest and visit. He was stricken yesterday morning with 
a sudden heart attack.
The deceased filled a position as engineer at the Waupun prison for 25 years. 
He never married.
Because of impassable roads, it is not possible to complete funeral arrangements 
today. Announcement will be made Tuesday.
Survivors are three sisters, Miss Alice Brady, city, Miss Mary Brady, Madison, 
and Mrs. Ellen Dollard, Madison; six brothers, Harold, Chicago, James, Milwaukee, 
Charles and Joseph, city, Edwin and Walter on the homestead farm in Liberty. His 
aged mother, Mrs. Margaret Brady, 85, also survives She lives with her son on the 
homestead farm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1936  P. 11
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Brady Rites To Be Held On Thursday 
Funeral services for John P. Brady, 62, retired engineer of the Wisconsin state 
prison at Waupun who died suddenly Sunday morning near Osman, will be held 
Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the home of his brother, Edwin, in Liberty. 
Services will be held at 10 a..m. from the St. Isidore's church at Osman, the 
Rev. Diny officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1936  P. 2
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Brady Rites Postponed Because of Bad Roads
Because of the condition of the roads, funeral services which were to have been 
held this morning for John P. Brady at the home of his brother, Edwin, in Liberty, 
and at St. Isidore's church, Osman, were postponed indefinitely.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 13, 1936  P. 11


MARGARET BRADY   (d. 1937)

Mrs. Margaret Brady, 85, a resident of the county since 1856, died 
early today at the homestead farm in the town of Liberty. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m., from the St. Isidore's 
church, Osman. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Brady, whose maiden name was Margaret Conway, was born in Lockport, 
N.Y., in 1851, a daughter of Charles and Celia Conway. She accompanied 
her parents to Wisconsin in 1856. The family located on a farm in Meeme.
May 4, 1873, she was married to Peter Brady and they took up residence 
on a farm in Liberty. Mr. Brady also became a teacher, which profession 
he followed for 17 years. In 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Brady observed their golden 
wedding anniversary at their home in Liberty.
Mr. Brady died in 1927.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Dolland and Mary, Madison; Alice, 
Green Bay; six sons, Charles and Joseph, city, James, Milwaukee, Harold, 
Chicago, Walter and Edwin, Liberty.
The body is at the Brady home in Liberty and may be viewed until the hour 
of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 20, 1937 P.8


MARGARET BRADY   (d. 1955)

Mrs. Edwin Brady of Rt. 1, Valders, wife of the chairman of the Town 
of Liberty, died Monday Sheboygan, following a lingering evening at 
St. Nicholas hospital, illness (sic). She was 65.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Rev. John Baum will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The former Margaret Keehan was born at Kellnersville on June 18, 1890, 
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Keehan. A lifetime Manitowoc 
County resident, she was married to Edwin Brady on Feb. 28, 1922, and 
the couple resided on the Brady homestead farm. She was a member of the 
Rosary Society of St. Isidore Church.
Surviving her are the husband, a daughter, a son (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); three brothers, Lawrence Keehan, of Kellnersville, John Keehan 
of Wood, Wis., and Edward Keehan of Green Bay; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the 
Rosary will be recited by Father Baum at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 4, 1955 P.15
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Notes from Kellnersville:
At St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, the Rev. Rouse 
officiating, Miss Margaret Keehan and Edwin Brady were united in marriage. Miss 
Elizabeth Heiser of Manitowoc and Laurence Keehan were the attendants. After the 
ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother where dinner was 
served to fifty invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Brady will make their home on a farm 
in Liberty. The bride is an estimable young lady and the groom is a young man of 
good promise. We wish them joy, prosperity and happiness on their journey together 
down the pathway of life.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding celebration included Mr. and Mrs. James 
Brady of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brady, J.S. Brady, Miss Elizabeth Heiser, 
Miss Alice Brady and T. E. Keehan of Manitowoc, Mrs. J. E. Dollard and son, Charles 
of Fond du Lac, John Brady, Waupun, John Brady, Osman, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Heiser 
of Denmark and John Lohen and daughter of Wayside.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922


MARY A. BRADY

Miss Mary A. Brady, (photo) former Town of Liberty resident, died 
Wednesday at home at Milwaukee. She was professor emeritus of the 
State Department of Agriculture and was the first home demonstration 
agent for the state of Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John Cathedral, 
Milwaukee. Burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Osman, at noon 
Saturday.
Survivors are a brother, Edwin, of Rt. 1, Valders, a sister, Miss 
Alice Brady, of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Brett Funeral Home, 2001 W. Wisconsin Ave., 
Milwaukee, after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 13, 1966 P.18


PATRICK BRADY

PATRICK BRADY of Liberty was quite seriously hurt on Sunday last having fallen 
off a wagon. The old gentleman is quite well advanced in years but has lived so 
regularly and temperately that it is hoped he has vigor enough to withstand the 
accident.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 13, 1899
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PATRICK BRADY of Liberty died on Saturday evening as a result of the accident he 
sustained the Sunday preceding, as mentioned in last week's issue. Mr. Brady's 
hip was broken, but the chief injury was from the shock, he being quite advanced 
in years. Mr. Brady settled in Liberty in 1850. He was born in Ireland in 1812. 
He was an industrious man, one who ever kept his word and honesty constituted the 
framework of his character. He was one of these fine old Irishmen who sought 
pleasure almost wholly in his own home. He was as neat in person as he was clean 
in character. He never tasted intoxicating liquor, having taken the Father Matthews' 
pledge. For him to take a pledge was to keep it, and he kept this religiously. He 
was not addicted to the use of tobacco in any form. His life was so temperate that 
he presented a fine specimen of old age and was it not for accident would have many 
years of life yet before him. He leaves a widow and two children, Peter and Mrs. 
P. Morris.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 20, 1899
*********
Patrick Brady
birth: 1812 Ireland
death: 15 July 1899 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Osman, Manitowoc Co.
residence: 1899 Liberty, Manitowoc Co.
spouse: Ellen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(Patrick Brady/d. 15 July 1899/age 85 yrs./par. Peter Brady and Maria
Anna Morris/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.209)


PETER BRADY

PETER BRADY, PIONEER, DIES AT OSMAN HOME
Resident of County for Three-Quarters of Century Passes at 84
Another of the early pioneers of Manitowoc county, one identified 
with the development of this section during more than three-quarters 
of a century, passed away Sunday when Peter Brady, of Osman, father 
of ex-district attorney Charles E. Brady of this city, succumbed to 
an affection of the heart, induced by advanced age, the sands of life 
ebbing away as he rested. Mr. Brady was 84 years old.
Funeral services will be held from St. Isadore's church at Osman at 
9:30 tomorrow morning, following brief services at the home at 9 
o'clock. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be at 
Osman.
Lived Here 78 years.
Mr. Brady, born in New York state, April 14, 1843, came to Manitowoc 
county in 1849 and for seventy-eight years has been a resident here. 
He engaged in farming at an early age and continued up to his retirement 
because of age. He was active in affairs of his home community and while 
he had never sought political preferment was prominent in the counsels 
of his townsmen in all matters pertaining to public interest and was 
recognized as one of the leading men of the community. He had served as 
a member of the county board and in town offices but had consistently 
refused other offices.
Leaves Large Family
Married in 1873 to Margaret Conway, of Osman, who survives him, Mr. Brady 
was the father of ten children, all surviving,, three daughters, Mrs. 
Ellen Dollard, Madison, Miss Mary Brady, Milwaukee, Miss Alice Brady, this 
city and seven sons, John of Waupun, Charles and Joseph of this city, James 
at Milwaukee, Walter and Edwin of Liberty and Harold of Chicago.
Mr. Brady was one of the best known men of Manitowoc county and news of his 
death will be received with regret.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 12, 1927 P.1
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TAPS FOR PETER BRADY
The death of Peter Brady which occurred at his home in the Town of Liberty last 
Sunday morning removes the last survivor of another generation in that locality. 
His death was due to infirmities incident to old age. He was born in the state 
of New York, April 14, 1843 and came with his parents to Liberty in 1849. There 
he assisted his father on the farm and when he grew up became a school teacher 
and taught in the county for seventeen years. In May, 1873, Mr. Brady was married 
to Margaret Conway of Meeme who with ten children survives him. The children are 
John of the city of Waupun, Mrs. Ellen Dollard of Madison, Charles and Joseph of 
this city, James of Milwaukee, Walter of Liberty, Mary Brady of Milwaukee, Alice 
Brady of this city, Edwin of Liberty and Harold of Chicago. He is also survived 
by nineteen grandchildren.
In his early manhood, Mr. Brady took over his father's farm and continued farming 
up to about ten years ago when he turned the farm over to his son, Walter. Mr. 
Brady was a most successful human being. Every unusual man is the average man plus 
some quality which he holds in excess of normal. Peter Brady's plus quality was a 
strong intellect and an understanding heart. He was in all relations of life a 
gentleman. He was one of the best read men in the community in which he lived. 
Which in itself would give him no great satisfaction in the end. The chief 
satisfaction one gets out of life as it begins to close, is in one's children. Peter 
Brady has left ten successful children. Every child he has raised is a credit to him. 
All of his children have inherited his intellectual strain and his gift of expression. 
Seven of them have been at one time or another teachers of this county. And today, 
Charles is one of the leading lawyers of this city. Alice is principal of the Garfield 
School and Mary is a domestic science teacher of high rank in Milwaukee. How proud he 
must have been. With what satisfaction he must have looked back over the years to know 
that his life had been such a splendid inspiration and example to those whom he held 
in deepest affection. After all, there is no satisfaction in life like the satisfaction 
that a parent has in the success of his children. So. Mr. Brady lived a full and useful 
life.  His race is run, he has crossed the threshold each mortal must cross.
"But oh for the touch of the vanished hand, and the sound of the voice that is still."
The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Isadore's church with a Solemn Requiem 
High Mass. Six of his sons were the pallbearers, being Charles, Joseph, James, Walter, 
Edwin and Harold. The Catholic Knights of St. Isadore's, St. Fidelis and School Hill 
attended each in a body. It was one of the largest funerals seen there in years.
Among those who attended from outside were:  Judge Michael Kirwin and daughter, Mrs. 
Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hougen, John J. Healy, Henry Groth, John Dramm, A.J. Clark, 
Joseph Connell, Mrs. P. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. J. ODonnell, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, Mr. 
and Mrs. E.S. P. J. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shanahan, E.B. Waite of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Mary Hewitt of Madison, Mrs. Stevens of Chicago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 15, 1927


WALTER BRADY

Walter Brady, 70, of Rt. 1., Valders, died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church in 
Osman, the Rev. John Baum officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Brady was born in the town of Liberty, the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Peter Brady. He operated the home farm until his death. He 
never married.
Survivors are five brothers, Charles and Joseph of Manitowoc, James, 
of Milwaukee, Edwin of Rt. 1, Valders, and Harold of Chicago; three 
sisters, Mrs. Ellen Dollard of Madison, Miss Mary of Milwaukee and 
Miss Alice of Rt. 1, Valders.
Mr. Brady was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Isidore Church. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until time 
of services nad (sic) the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 
8 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 12, 1954 P.15


WINIFRED BRADY

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Margaret Brady, a bright little girl of three years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Brady of Liberty, died on Monday of this week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 16, 1921
***********
Brady
birth: 1892 Meeme
death: 8 June 1896 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Peter Brady
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY ANN BRANDL

Brevities:
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brandel(sic), residing in the town of Newton near Osman, 
are mourning the loss of their week old daughter, Mary Ann, who died yesterday
and was buried this morning from the St. Isidore's Catholic church at Osman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1933  p.2


ALFRED BRUNMEIER

Alfred Brunmeier, 86, of 8106 S. Union Road, Newton, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, 
October 15, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 10:15 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Isadore 
Catholic Church, Osman, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Rev. Lee J. Kahrs with burial to follow at St. Isadore Church Cemetery.
Mr. Brunmeier was born November 27, 1899 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Ernest and Anna Schleh Brunmeier. He married the former Leona Schuler on 
September 9, 1924 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She preceded him 
in death May 26, 1966. Mr. Brunmeier owned and operated a farm in Manitowoc County 
and was employed at Hipke Canning company at Cleveland, Wisconsin, retiring in 
1972.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, James and Karlene Brunmeier of 
Newton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Evangeline and John Wagner of Osman, 
Bette and Tom Rappel of Newton and Mrs. Pat Broecker of Clarks Mills; two brothers, 
Elmer Brunmeier of Brighton, Michigan and William Brunmeier of Sheboygan; two 
sisters, Miss Ann Brunmeier and Mrs. Sylvia Holfeltz, both of Sheboygan; brothers-
in-law and sisters-in-law; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Ann; a son-in-law, Ned Broecker; 
five brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday. A 
prayer service will be held at 8 pm Friday evening by Rev. Lee J. Kahrs.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 16, 1986 page 22
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(27 Nov. 1899/Oct. 1986/SSDI)
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Notes from St. Nazianz:
On Tuesday, the marriage of Miss Leona Schuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Schuler 
and Alfred Brunmeier, son of Ernst Brunmeier of Meeme was solemnized at St. Gregory's 
church at 9 o'clock. The bride wore a dress of white georgette and veil and carried a 
shower bouget of roses. The Misses Florentine Schuler and Sylvia Brunmeier were the 
bridesmaids. They wore dresses of orchid georgette and corsage bouquets of flowers. A 
brother of the bride and a brother of the groom acted as best men. Immediate relatives 
gathered at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony, where dinner and supper served.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Sept. 11, 1924


LEONA BRUNMEIER

Mrs. Alfred Brunmeier, 62, of Rt. 1, Newton, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday at St. 
Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following brain surgery. She had been hospitalized 
five days.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev. Donald Schneider 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Leona Schuler, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, was born Feb. 6, 
1904, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Godfried and Agnes Schramm 
Schuler. She attended St. Gregory Catholic school, St. Nazianz, and was graduated 
from Manitowoc Business Cllege. 
She was married to Alfred Brunmeier Sept. 9, 1924, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, Christian Mothers 
Altar Society of St. Gregory Church and Pine River Home Makers Club.
Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. John A. Wagner of Osman, Mrs. 
Thomas Rappel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ned Brocker of Two Rivers; a son, James of Rt. 
1, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Backhaus of St. Naizna, Mrs. Petronella 
Schneider of Manitowoc and Mrs. Stephen Zych of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; three brothers, 
Hubert of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Arnold and Edmund of Rt. 1, Valders, and seven grand-
children. A daughter and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by friends, members of the parish and Christian Mothers Altar 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1966 P. 17
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Notes from St. Nazianz:
On Tuesday, the marriage of Miss Leona Schuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Schuler 
and Alfred Brunmeier, son of Ernst Brunmeier of Meeme was solemnized at St. Gregory's 
church at 9 o'clock. The bride wore a dress of white georgette and veil and carried a 
shower bouget of roses. The Misses Florentine Schuler and Sylvia Brunmeier were the 
bridesmaids. They wore dresses of orchid georgette and corsage bouquets of flowers. A 
brother of the bride and a brother of the groom acted as best men. Immediate relatives 
gathered at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony, where dinner and supper served.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs. Sept. 11, 1924


ANNA BURNS

Death last week in Meeme of Mrs. John Burns, a well-known resident 
of that town. The funeral was held Thursday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903
*******
Mrs. John Burns of Liberty died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Daniel Sullivan, Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 25, 1903 P. 8
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Ann Dunbar Burns
birth: 1845 Ireland
death: 23 June 1903 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme
residence: 1903 Liberty
father: Pat. Dunbar
mother: Sarah
spouse: John Burns
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD BURNS

Hunters Find Laborer, Dead
Edward Burns, 74, former Liberty farmer and in recent years a shipyard 
worker, was found dead under a rail gate on the slope leading up from 
Glomski's lake, south of Browns corners, early Saturday evening by two 
hunters returning to the city.
From marks in the snow Burns had become exhausted while trying to climb 
the hill to get to Highway 42, collapsed from a heart attack and died 
as he tried to crawl under a wooden gate at the top of the slope.
The body was found by Andrew Hutchison, of 1703 Division street, who, 
with his nephew, Robert Hutchison, 14, was returning from a hunting trip. 
They came to the city and notified the police and sheriff's office. 
Sheriff Elmer Bergner went to the scene. Later Coronoer Theodore Teitgen 
announced there would be no inquest.
Mr. Burns was born in Liberty in 1870 and engaged in farming in the town. 
In 1897 he married Miss Emily Schneider. She died in 1903. Mr. Burns 
continued on the farm for several years and then came to this city and 
was employed at the Manitowoc Ship Building company for a number of years. 
He roomed at 1502 Clark street. He was a patient at the Holy Family 
hospital until a few days ago, suffering from a heart ailment.
He is survived by two brothers, Michael and Joseph, both of Milwaukee, 
and a sister, Mrs. H. W. Ebmeier, of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 8:45 Tuesday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Isadore's Catholic church, 
Osman. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1944 P.2


ELLEN BURNS    (d. 1899)

Mrs. Luke Burns, formerly of Meeme, died at Chicago lately. Her remains were 
interred in the Meeme cemetery on Monday.
The Manitowoc Pilot, June 22, 1899
*******
(Helena Burns/nee Philipps/wife of Lucas Burns, Chicago/d. 20 June 1899/
age 67 yrs/Ex Chicago, Il./from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.209)
*******
Ellen Burns
Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Ellen Burns
Event Type Death
Event Date 18 Jun 1899
Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Gender Female
Age 67
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1832
Birthplace , , Ind
Burial Date 18 Jun 1899
Burial Place Osman, , Wisconsin
"Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch 


ELLEN BURNS    (d. 1910)

Mrs. Ellen Burns, wife of Patrick Burns, died at her residence in 
Osman, Manitowoc County, Wis., on the evening of May 9th, 1910, 
following a short illness of acute Nephritis. She leaves besides 
her husband, children Peter T. and Joseph D. in Chicago, Michael 
on the old homestead, Mrs. Anton Schneider in Osman, Luke F. in 
Fifield, Wis., John A. and William in Genoa Junction, Wis. A 
daughter Mrs. Aton Walterbock is deceased. Mrs. Burns was born 
March 10th 1835 in Innistymon, Ireland. She left the parent country 
when a mere child, with a widowed mother, two brothers and two 
sisters. One of the sisters died while crossing the Atlantic and 
was buried at sea. She is the last member of a family of six children. 
The family were seven weeks crossing the Atlantic. They landed in 
Quebec Canada.
The Canadian environment at this time was not to their liking and to 
better their conditions in life they once more journeyed but this 
time to Lewiston, N.Y., remaining there four and one-half years. 
They subsequently came to Osman, on the solicitation of some new made 
friends. The attachment thus formed was the bond of union remaining 
inseparable until death closed the scene.
The early settlers in this part of the country can most readily now 
appreciate the many difficulties under which they labored and we 
merely refer to this in passing as a gentle reminder of the pioneer 
days. Had we but the power to undertand death, not that foresight 
to know when the summons was to come. No, for that would be our 
destruction, but that the true christian being that can ask and 
receive; then and only then, are we fitted for the trials of this 
worldly existence. We are then living a life of contentment for our 
acts and thoughts are governed by the Supreme Being. It is of her 
whom I write that this reward has been given as none of the details 
in her worldly and spiritual affairs were in any measure slighted and 
this without the usual selfish motive in her direction for she was 
equally generous and solicitous for the well-being in those same 
directions for all within the circle of her acquaintance. She was 
one of natures gentle-women, naturally refined and tasteful, possessing 
that most precious possession, the pearl of great price, modesty. The 
closing of her life's journey was typical of her person, surrounded 
not only by comforts but by objects typifying her tastes. She possessed 
many physical attractions of form and feature; beautiful wavy hair; 
clean blue eyes and the pink complexion which characterized the daughters 
of Erin, vivacious and charming in her manner and dealing with others. 
Such a personality we point to as an example well worthy of emulation. 
It is hoped she has met her eternal reward.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 19, 1910 P. 1
********
(Helen Burns/no stone/d. 12 May 1909/age 75 yrs/from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.215)
(Note: The year of d. is off. Could be due to a typo when transcribing
the church record)


EMILY BURNS

Death Thurs. last week in Meeme of Mrs. Edward Burns. The deceased was a sister
of Julius Schneider, a well-known and eminent resident of that town. The funeral
was held Saturday.
(Note: Transcription says her husband is B. Burns. This couple is in the marriages,
Edward and Emily. She had a child 12 Dec. 1903 so maybe her death was the result of
the birth of the child.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903
********
Mrs. Edward Burns
Deep sorrow came to the home of Edward Burns of Liberty Thursday when the angel 
of death took from it his young wife. She had been ill but a short time, confined 
to her bed for two weeks past. She never got up again and passed away at an early 
hour Thursday morning. Her infant baby died the week before. Mrs. Burns was twenty-
four years of age. Her husband, parents and friends have heartfelt sympathy of all 
who know them. The funeral was conducted from St. Isadore's Church at Osman, and a 
large number followed the remains to the cemetary (sic).
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 31, 1903 P. 1
*********
(1900 Meeme twp. census:
Eddie Burns age 29; Emilie 20; father John Burns 72; brother Thomes 12)
********
Emily Schneider Burns
birth: 1879 Meeme, Wis.
death: 23 December 1903 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Meeme, Wis.
residence: 1903 Liberty
father: Jul. Schneider
mother: Margaret
spouse: Ed. Burns
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN BURNS

Both C. Schroeder and John Burns Near 90 In Years
Two pioneers of Manitowoc county, both of whom had attained the ripe old age
of 88 years, responded to the call of death yesterday, Carl Schroeder at Rapids
and John Burns at Liberty. Both came to Manitowoc county when it was yet a
wilderness and were numbered among the oldest residents of this section.
(snip Schroeder obit)
Burns Funeral at Osman-
John Burns, whose death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Sullivan,
at Liberty, came to the county as a young man and for many years was one of
the well known farmers of this section. He was 88 years of age and is survived
by a family of children, all grown.
The funeral will be held at Osman tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 17, 1914  p.8
**********
Notes From Osman:
John Burns, an old resident of Liberty, died Thursday night, aged over 80 years. 
He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland and came to this 
country when a young man. He settled on a farm and followed that occupation up to 
a few years ago when he retired and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Sarah 
Sullivan. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by eight children, 
Edward, John and Thomas, of Seymour, Wis., William, Joseph and Michael of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Annie Ebermeyer of Waupaca and Mrs. Sarah Sullivan of Liberty.
The funeral was held Saturday and was largely attended. Rev. Kersten officiated. 
Interment was in St. Isidore's cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 23, 1914  P. 8
**********
(d. age 88 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.219)


JOSEPH BURNS

Notes From Osman:
Joseph D. Burns was buried in St. Isadore's cemetery last Friday. He was a 
son of Patrick Burns and was about 45 years of age. He had been living at El 
Paso, Texas, the past four years. He is survived by a wife. Mr. Burns was 
born and reared in Meeme but left here over 20 years ago.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 10, 1911  pg. 8
*********
(Joseph Burns/d. 31 July 1911/age 45 yrs/par. Patrick Burns and Ellen Shallue/
   from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.216)


PATRICK BURNS    (d. 1912)

Notes From Osman:
IN MEMORIAM
Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Meeme on Sunday morning 
last. Patrick Burns died at his home in Meeme, after an illness of 
about five months duration, at the mature age of 82 years, 1 month 
and 18 days.
Those surviving him are his five sons and one daughter. They are: 
Peter T. of Chicago, Michael of Meeme, John A. and William of Hebrow, 
Ill., Luke F. of Virginia, Minn., and Mrs. A.H. Schneider of Meeme. 
The members of his family who preceded him in death are his wife, 
Ellen, who died two years ago, Joseph D., who died last August, and 
Mrs. Anton Walterbach, who died six years ago.
Born in the parish of Killmore, in the county of Roscommon, Ireland, 
March 17 ,1830; on the eve of famine and when political strife and 
struggle were at their height; on a day that inspires each loyal 
Irishman with a feeling of pride for his country in that it submitted 
to its patron saint, Patrick, without the loss of a drop of blood.
Such was the faith that was instilled into the hearts of those Irishmen, 
that they ever remained steadfast becoming intensified with age, and 
which was fully exemplified in the deceased.
Mr. Burns was pleasant, cheerful and willing to converse with anybody; 
frank, straight-forward and free to advise the youth. A keen sense of 
humor lightened his life and all those about him. He never shirked from 
responsibility, however arduous or exacting it might be upon himself, 
when called to give his services unto a laudable cause in aiding another; 
this might be more clearly seen in the fortitude and many denials 
displayed to benefit his family, and make the home surroundings in 
harmony with his inherent ideals of home life.
He was tactful, forceful in address, pleasing in behaviour and exacting 
in his demands on himself and others, as a large circle of his 
acquaintances will bear testimony to. He was one of the earliest settlers 
of the town of Liberty who had to pass through all the irksome labors of 
pioneer life, this with his rugged constitution and early environment 
instilled within his nature that sense of responsibility in moulding and 
individuality that usually brings success in after life; he therefore 
builded his own monument of an enviable reputation and a character that 
will endure.
He retired a few years ago from active work having acquired a fair worldly 
competency.
He was forceful, kind, and amiable, with a nature when touched responded 
as tenderly as a woman's tears. He has left an impression for character 
formation memorable for one of his kind, well worthy for youth to emulate, 
indelibly stamped in the minds of many for truthfulness, honesty of purpose 
and many other redeeming qualities that portrayed a fit character for 
American manhood. He possessed many qualities of mind and heart being 
practical, thorough-going, yet on the other hand, there was a wealth of 
tenderness in his make-up, which only those who knew him intimately could 
in a measure appreciate.
It is hoped he has gone to his eternal reward.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 9, 1912  pg. 8
**********
(Patrick Burns/d. 8 May 1912/age 82 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.217)


WILLIAM BURNS    (d. 1894)

Wm. Burns, a one legged veteran died in Chicago on Sunday last and his remains 
were interred in the cemetery in Meeme on Tuesday. The deceased was a brother 
of Patrick Burns of Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 3, 1894  P. 3


CAROL BUSHMAN

Relatives received word that Carol, the infant daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Bushmann, died at St Nicholas 
hospital at Sheboygan on Thursday. The infant was born 
March 26 of this year and was buried at Osman Friday, 
the Rev E. Wagner officiating.
The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Thursday, 
April 25, 1940, Page 23
*********
(Note from researcher:
Father - William Joseph Bushman
Mother - Crescence Mary Fessler Bushman


BRIDGET CAIN    (d. 1905)

Death in Osman of 80-yr. old Mrs. Michael Cain, 
one of the oldest settlers of our county.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905
********
(Mrs. Bridget Cain/d. 16 Dec. 1905/age 79 yrs/Old age-heart failure/
from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)


BRIDGET CAIN    (d. 1919)

DROWNED IN RIVER
Bridget Cain was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery in Eaton,(sic) Tuesday 
morning, after services conducted by Rev. Rumpel in the Kiel Church.
About six weeks ago she left her home here, where she resided with her aged 
mother, who felt no alarm at her absence, thinking she had gone to visit 
relatives. Her body was found in the river below the Rockville bridge, Sunday, 
by Carl Wittrock. It is thought that she broke through the ice when attempting 
to cross the river.
The deceased was born Jan. 12, 1864, in the town of Schleswig, where she spent 
her life. 
Besides the aged mother, who will miss the daughter's care, she is survived by 
three sisters, Mrs. F. Stoltzman of Chicago, Mrs. Albert Bock of lake Forest, 
Ill., and Mrs. John Welch of Salt Lake City, Utah; and four brothers, John of 
Duluth, Minn., Tom of Manitowoc, James of Lake Forest, ill., and Patrick of 
Chicago.   
Tri County Record - April 24, 1919
*********
Bridget A. Cain (Manitowoc deaths 16-331)
Jan. 12, 1864-unknown date in 1919
Born in Wisconsin
Daughter of Martin Cain with mother listed as 'unknown"
Seamstress
Died from "probably suicide by drowning -insane"
Buried at Osman
Source of information was her brother James Cain who lived in Lake Forest, Illinois
*********
(1910 Village of Kiel census:
Martin Cain age 77; wife Bridget age 76; dau. Bridget age 22; grandson Tom age 7)


BRIDGET CAIN    (d. 1925)

Notes from Osman:
The body of Mrs. Martin Cain was brought here Wednesday from Chicago and interred 
in the St. Isador's cemetery. She had lived with her daughter in Chicago the past 
few years. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Thomas Peppard and was about 85 years 
of age. The old farm home was in Schleswig. Her husband died several years ago. 
She is survived by four sons and three daughters.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., March 12, 1925
********
(1900 Schleswig census:
Martin Cain b. 1831 age 68; Bridget b. 1835 age 65; dau. Bridget 34;
dau. Kate age 24; Patrick age 21)
********
(1910 Kiel census:
Martin Cain age 77; Bridget 76; dau. Bridget 44; grandson Tom 7)


MARTIN CAIN (d. 1880)

Martin Cain, son of Martin Cain, of Schleswig, died last week in northern Michigan. 
His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Meeme on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 25, 1880 P. 3


MARTIN CAIN    (d. 1906)

Card of Thanks
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindess 
and sympathy they tendered us during the sickness and at the time of the 
death of our beloved son Martie.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cain
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 11, 1906
*******
(Martin Cain/d. 4 Oct. 1906/age 3 yrs/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.213)


MARTIN CAIN    (d. 1915)

Notes from Liberty:
The funeral of Martin Cain, an old settler of Schleswig, took place at St. 
Isidore's church at Osman Wednesday. Mr. Cain died Sunday afternoon at his home 
in Kiel at the age of 83. He lived on a farm in Schleswig for many years.
He sold the farm several years ago and removed to Kiel where he lived a retired 
life. The deceased was a good neighbor and an honest man. He is survived by his 
wife and nine children. The children are Michael and John of Menominee, Mich., 
Mrs. Boch, Mrs. Stolzman and Patrick Cain of Chicago, James of LaCrosse, Thomas 
of Rockwell, Mrs. Welsh of Utah and Bridget Cain of Kiel. They were all present 
at the funeral except for Mrs. Welsh and John Cain.
Mrs. A.J. Clark and son, Walter and Mrs. John Peppard of Manitowoc were at the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 8, 1915
********
Notes from Schleswig:
Died at his home at Kiel Easter Sunday of old age, Mr. Martin Cain, a pioneer 
resident of our town at the age of 82 years. The deceased was born in County 
Claire, Ireland on November 10, 1832. In the year of 1846 he immigrated to 
American and came direct to the town of Schleswig where he stayed til 1905 when 
he moved to Kiel. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss Bridget Forhan in 
Osman. Twelve children were born to the couple of whom three died. He leaves to 
mourn his death his wife and nine children: Michael Cain of Menominee, Mich., 
Mrs. John Walsh, Rice, Utah, Mrs. A. Bock, Lake Forest, Ill., Bridget at Kiel, 
John in Duluth, Minn., Thomas of Rockwell, Wis., James of LaCrosse, Wis., Mrs. 
W. Salzman and Patrick of Chicago. Mr. Cain was a good, honest old man. The 
funeral took place last Wednesday afternoon from St. Isadore Church at Osman, 
Rev. Kersten officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1915
*********
[Martin Cain/age 82 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.219)


MICHAEL CAIN

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1894)  
Michael Kane(sic) of Centerville, died on Tuesday of this week. He 
settled in Newton with his father many years ago. He was a thoroughly 
grand citizen and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thur., Aug. 14, 1919


MARGARET ANGELINE CARBERRY

Notes From Osman
The eighteen-months old child of Michael Carbery (sic) of School Hill died on 
Wednesday morning of lung fever. The funeral was held Saturday with interment 
at Osman cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 12, 1905
********
Margareth Angeline Carberry
birth: 26 January 1904 Manitowoc
death: 4 October 1905 School Hill, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Osman, Wis.
residence: 1905 School Hill, Wis.
father: Michael Carberry
mother: Margareth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
Name Margaret Angeline Carberry
Event Type Death
Event Date 1905
Event Place School Hill, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place School Hill, Wis.
Gender Female
Age 1
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 26 Jan 1904
Birth Year (Estimated) 1904
Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.
Burial Place Osman, Wis.
Father's Name Michael Carberry
Father's Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.
Mother's Name Margaret Carberry
Mother's Birthplace Meeme, Wis.
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
*******
(Margaret Angeline Carberry/d. 4 Oct. 1905/age 2 yrs/pneumonia/
from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.212)


MARIA CARBERRY

Mary Carberry
birth: 16 December 1906 Meeme
death: 22 December 1906 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Osman, Wis.
residence: 1906 Meeme, Wis.
father: Michael Carberry
mother: Margaret
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
Name Mary Carberry
Event Type Death
Event Date 1906
Event Place Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place Meeme, Wis.
Gender Female
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 16 Dec 1906
Birth Year (Estimated) 1906
Birthplace Meeme, Wis.
Burial Place Osman, Wis.
Father's Name Michael Carberry
Father's Birthplace Meeme, Wis.
Mother's Name Margaret Carberry
Mother's Birthplace Meeme, Wis.
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, Family Search 1105
********
Maria Carberry/d. 20 Dec. 1906/from records of St. Isidore 
Cath. ch. bk.1 p.213)


ALICE CAREY

Death on Mon. of Miss Cary(sic) of Meeme, of consumption. She was the 
daughter of the late Senator John Cary. Burial this morning in Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889
********
Alice Carey of Meeme, daughter of the late John Carey, died of 
consummption of the lungs on Tuesday of this week, aged 19.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 5, 1889 P. 3
********
(par. Johan and Honora Carey/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.204)


HONORA CAREY

Osman news section:
Mrs. John Carey, an old resident of this vicinity, died at her home in Manitowoc 
Sunday morning. She is survived by three daughters, Misses Nell and Margaret of 
this city, Mrs. Morris of Calif. and two sons Thomas and John of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 23, 1924 P. 9
********
Mrs. Honora Carey, widow of the late John Carey, died at 12 o'clock Saturday 
night. She had been in poor health for a few months but her condition was not 
alarming until two weeks ago. Mrs. Carey was 79 years of age. She was born in 
Syracuse, New York and at the age of 8 years took up her home with an uncle and 
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fagan at Sheboygan, attending the Sheboygan schools 
and later being a teacher in that county for many years. In 1865 she was married 
to John Carey of Meeme and they settled on a farm there. Mr. Carey died in 1888 
and in 1902 Mrs. Carey disposed of the farm and removed to this city. Mrs. Carey 
was a woman of kind impulse beloved by her family and friends. Friendships formed 
in early days were most dear to her and she enjoyed to be with a party of 
congenial companions. She was a woman whom all held in high regard for her sterling 
worth and kindly disposition. Her husband, whose death occurred thirty-six years 
ago, was a power in the community in which he lived for many years. He was a leader 
in local affairs and politics and served in the assembly and was state senator when 
he died. At his death, Mrs. Carey was left with a large family ranging from two to 
twenty years and through all the vicissitudes and sorrows that she met in the way, 
her hand was never weary, her step never failed in caring for and ministering to 
her children.
She had filled the relations of life, as wife and mother, neighbor and friends and 
filled them well. But she is gone, gone down the long road to which all roads lead. 
Another name is stricken from the ever-lessening roll of our old settlers.
Mrs. Carey is survived by five children, Misses Nell, Margaret and John Carey of 
this city; Thomas Carey of Missoula, Montana ande Mrs. Viola Morris of Los Angeles. 
She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Trainor of Waterloo, Iowa and Mrs. 
Mary Gallogly of Gravesville, Minn. The funeral took place Monday from Sacred Heart 
Church, the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in St. Isadore's Cemetery 
in Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 24, 1924
********
"The Laws of Wisconsin"
Wisconsin Session Laws
By Wisconsin, Wisconsin Office of the Secretary of State
Published by Democrat Printing Co., state printer, 1889
Item notes: v. 1
Original from the University of California

Page 119
[No. 171,S]
CHAPTER 99.
AN ACT to appropriate to the widow of the late Senator John Carey the sum 
of money therein named.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, 
do enact as follows:
Section I. There is hereby appropriated to Mrs. John Carey, widow of the 
late Senator John Carey, out of any money in the state treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, the sum of five hundred dollars as salary for the unexpired term 
of said senator.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
Approved March 15, 1889.
[No. 251, S.] [Published March 16, 1889.]


JOHN CAREY

Death of John Carey on Tues. afternoon, after a long illness, in Town Meeme.
He was until recently the county's representative in the State Senate. He 
was born 1839 in Ireland and came here in 1844 as a 5 yr. old boy, coming 
to Manitowoc County in 1852. After reaching maturity he was active in local 
politics. (Article details his political career.) He was only 49 yrs. old. 
His funeral takes place today.
Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1888 
*******
(husband of Nora Carey/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)
*******
DEATH OF JOHN CAREY
Hon. John Carey of Meeme died on Tuesday evening of this week.
He had been in failing health for the last few months, but not until the last 
few weeks did his sickness assume a serious aspect. He knew his sickness was 
his final one, but with characteristic independence he refused to be considered 
an object of concern and looked upon sympathy almost as if it were intrusion.
He was born in Ireland in 1839 and immigrated to the United States when a child. 
With his parents he settled at Albany, N.Y., and from thence moved to Wisconsin 
in 1852, taking up his residence in Newton. Here he lived until his marriage in 
1865, when he moved to Meeme which place has been since his home. He received a 
common school education and for a short time was a student in an academy in New 
York. While a county school teacher he attracted attention as a fluent speaker. 
Many a debate in a country school house was enlivened by his wit and made
interesting by the solidity of his arguments. Had his early years been spent in 
a community whose traditions included intellectual culture of a high degree, 
John Carey's career would have been a lofty one, as he had ambition, purpose, 
in mind, and that during spirit which made opposition and difficulty a spur to 
action. He went beyond his fellows in intellectual conquests; he enjoyed the 
supremacy of a peerless mind in all social gatherings and unfortunately there was 
nothing in his surrounding to suggest ideals which it was in his power to realize, 
for he had it in him-in manly appearance, mental endowments and the courage which 
makes men defy difficulties and beat down opposition-to be one of the leading men 
of the state. Unfortunately, when he was a boy the thirst of the Irish people for
knowledge, while not easily satiated, did not aspire to quiff from those limpid
springs which seemed to be reserved for the favored class to which they did not 
belong. Thus the grand possibilities of the man were not realized to their fullest. 
Those who knew him not intimately had but a suggestion of his native power, of the 
strength of purpose, fertility of resource and energy of execution which made him 
a natural leader of men in any walk of life in which circumstances might cast his 
lot. Courted while in his youth by every circle because of his brilliancy, readiness 
of repartee and splendid personal appearance, occupying positions of trust and honor 
which the conservative notions of the time assigned to mature years, gaining 
prominence because of unceasing and effective attacks on false prejudice, he never 
estimated his abilities at their full worth or realized the power he was capable 
of wielding.
He chose the life of a farmer. Within the circumscribed horizon of country boys at 
that time there were only two paths in life visible, that of a day laborer and a 
farmer. The professions did not seem to welcome one whose hand had grown callous in 
the heavy grasp of toil. The country boy could not then, as now, measure stature 
with him who, being exempt from manual labor, enjoys opportunities from which the 
other is debarred. John Carey's environments made him a farmer and at a time when 
to farm meant to toil wearily, almost hopeless of passing that point where a man's 
labor can more than meet the needs of the present. He raised a large family and 
there is no man whose name is more closely inwoven in the history of the county in
every matter pertaining to the correction of abuses or originating measures for the 
county's good. He served for many years on the county board, its acknowledged leader, 
feared by those who has reason to dread exposure, and trusted by every one who 
desired good government. He knew no friendships in his official acts, though person-
ally he was as quick to respond to requests for assistance as is a mother to the 
appeals of her child. He represented the First assembly district twice and was twice 
elected to the state senate, his second term not yet being half completed. In every 
position he was noted for his integrity, his independence and the fearlessness with
which he spoke his convictions. Secrecy was foreign to his nature. The worst thing 
he ever said of a man was in that man's presence. The history of his life will not 
furnish a single instance in which he fled a man's presence to say aught derogatory 
of him to others.
There are few people in this county who knew John Carey at his best, who fully 
sounded the profound depths of his generous nature of who appreciated the innate 
delicacy and strong character of the man. At his home or among those whose friendship 
he prized, he was a most genial companion. If his wit was less piquant his humor was 
more captivating. His laughter came from a heart which could not harbor resentment. 
There never lived a kinder father or husband or a more considerate friend.
A man must be judged by the opinion of his neighbors and there is not a person who 
knew John Carey well whose eyes have not moistened at news of his death. To many of 
us to whom his friendship was given unreservedly, who as boys looked with admiration 
upon this perfect specimen of young manhood and who experienced many a kindness at 
his hands when recognition was a boon, the old places will seem strange without him 
and we shall miss the "touch of the vanished hand and the sound of the voice that is 
still."
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 21, 1888
********
The death of Hon. John Carey makes necessary the election of a state senator from 
this district this fall. The question is whether the district as now constituted-
including Kewaunee-or as it was at the time of Mr. Carey's election-Manitowoc county 
alone-is to choose his successor for the unexpired portion of his term. Opinions will 
no doubt differ as to whether Kewaunee may properly participate in the election of a 
senator until 1890.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 21, 1888
********
The funeral of John Carey on Thursday morning last was the largest ever witnessed in 
this county. The fact of his death was not generally known throughout the county; 
otherwise the attendance at the funeral would have been much larger.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 28, 1888
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(First publication June 28, 1888.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY,-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Carey, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Honora Carey, of said county, 
representing among other things that John Carey, late of the town 
of Meeme, in said county, on the 19th day of June, A.D., 1888, at 
the town aforesaid, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and 
estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the widow 
of said deceased, and praying that administratin of said estate be 
to said widow or some other proper and suitable person granted, it 
is ordered that said petition be heard before this court at a special 
term thereof to be held on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, A.D., 1888, 
at 10 o'clock, A.M., at the office of the county judge, in the city 
of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said 
deceased, and to all person interested, by publishing a copy of this 
order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in 
The Manitwooc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at said city, in 
said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, Wis., the 27th day of June, A.D., 1888.
By the court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 19, 1888 P. 3


NELL CAREY

Miss Nell Carey, 87, of 854 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, who retired seven years 
ago after 65 years as a rural school teacher and later a saleslady in Manitowoc 
department stores, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a six weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
L. M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery at Osman. 
Miss Carey was born in Meeme in 1866, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carey. Her 
father was a former state senator from Manitowoc County. She attended rural 
schools, received a teacher's certificate and for 10 years taught district schools 
in Liberty and Meeme. 
Coming to Manitowoc, Miss Carey became a saleslady at the Esch department store 
and later at the O. Torrison Company, Henderson-Hoyt Company and the Boston Store. 
She returned in 1946. She was a member of the Sacred Heart congregation and the 
Catholic Women's Club.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. J. J. Trudel Sr., of Manitowoc, with whom she 
made her home, and Mrs. Viola Wilson of Los Angeles; two brothers, J.E. Carey 
of Manitowoc and Thomas F. Carey of Seattle. Wash.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Cathlic Women's Club and at 8:15 p.m. by 
the Sacred Heart parishioners.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1953  P. 13


MARY CAREY

Mrs. Carey of Colorado, a sister of John Barnes of Liberty died at her home 
lately. Her body was brought to Meeme on Monday for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 20, 1883 P. 3


NORA CAREY  aka NONA

Death in Meeme on Sun. of 24-yr. old Nona Cary(sic), daughter of the 
late Senator John Cary, of consumption. The funeral was held Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1899
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Miss Nona Cary(sic) of Meeme, daughter of Mrs. J. Cary, breathed her last Sunday 
morning about 5 o'clock. Miss Cary was a victim of that dreaded disease 
consumption and though but young in years, responded to the summons and passed 
to the world where sorrow is never known and friends are never parted. She was 
well known throughout the county having taught school several years. A mother, 
six sisters and two brothers survive to mourn her loss. Greatly will she be 
missed in the family circle and the sympathizing community possessing a kindly 
and patient disposition. The funeral was held at Meeme Tuesday and was largely 
attended.
Manitowoc Citizen, October 12, 1899
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1899)
Miss Nona(sic) Carey died at the home of her mother in Meeme on Sunday morning. 
She had been ill for some time. But the week before her death she was out driving 
and had improved so much that she was contemplating a return to Albany from where 
she had returned last summer. She had graduated at the Albany Business College 
having previously received a good common school education. She was a bright young 
woman and had friends wherever she was known. She was 24 years old. Her remains 
were interred in the Catholic Cemetery in Meeme where her father is buried.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 16, 1924
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Nona Cary(sic)/d. 8 Oct. 1899/age 24 yrs 5 mo. five da./par. John Cary
and Nora Sexton/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.209)
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Nona Carey
birth: 3 May 1875 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisc.
death: 8 October 1899 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme
residence: 1899 Meeme, Wisc.
father: John Carey
mother: Henora
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Misses Anna Egan and Viola Cary, of Chicago, were 
in the city and went to Cato, called there by the 
death of Miss Nona Cary.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 9, 1899 P.2
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Miss Mary Cary, of Albany, N.Y., will arrive in the 
city to-night to attend the funeral of her sister, 
Nona, which will be held at Cato to-morrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 9, 1899 P.2

THOMAS CAREY

In Probate.
State of Wisconsin, Manttowoc (sic) County ss.
Probate office, October 12th, A.D. 1867. IN the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last will and testament of Thomas Carey, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc.
WHERE AS, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Carey, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas, a application has been made by John Carey, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this State; and that he be appointed administrator, of the will annexed; Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate office in the village of Manitowoc, in said County, on the eleventh (sic) day of November, A.D. 1867, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said village, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 8, 1867 P. 2

ANTHONY CLARK

Anthony Clark of Liberty died last week. He was quite well advanced in years 
and was one of the early settlers in that part of the county. He raised a 
large family all of whom are quite successful in life.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 13, 1887
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(First publication June 25, 1891.) No. 62
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Anthony Clark, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of said county court 
to be held in and for said county, at the office of the county judge 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, commencing at 10 o'clock 
A.M. of the 11th day of August 1891, the following matter will be 
heard and considered:
The application of Patrick Clark for a judgment of this court 
determining the descent of the following described real estate 
situated in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin towit:
The West half of the west half of the sourth east quarter (W. 1/2 
of W. 1/2 of S.E. 1/4), and the north-east quarter of the south west 
quarter (N.E. 1/4) of S.W. 1/4) all in section twenty-seven (27), 
in township eighteen (18) north, of range twenty two (22), east, and 
containing in all about eighty acres of land, more or less, according 
to government survey, and being land whereof said Anthony Clark late 
of the town of Liberty in said Manitowoc county, deceased, intestate, 
died seized and adjudging that John Clark, Martin Clark, Bridget O'Neil 
(nee Clark), Micheal (sic) Clark, James Clark, Anthony Clark, Patrick 
Clark, Mary Clark and Catharine Clark, children of said deceased, are 
his sole heirs at law; that on the death of said intestate, said lands 
descended to said heirs in equal shares, in common and undivided, 
subject to the right of dower and homestead therein of Bridget Clark, 
the widow of said deceased; and thut (sic) said Patick Clark, by reason 
of the premises, and of deeds to him executed by the eight other children 
aforesaid of said deceased, conveying all their right, title and interest 
in and to said real estate, is now seized in fee thereof, and entitled 
to all the right, title and interest of said deceased therein and thereto 
subject only to the aforesaid dower and homestead rights of said widow.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1891.
By the Court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 23, 1891 P. 2


BRIDGET CLARK

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Mrs. Anthony Clark of Liberty is quite seriously sick.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 28, 1921
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From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Mrs. Anthony Clark of Liberty died on Sunday last at the age of 66. She 
came to this country in 1854. She raised quite a large family, all of whom 
are meeting life's duties well.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 5, 1921
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John Clark of Eagle, Iowa, and family are spending the week in Liberty. 
Mr. Clark was called here by the death of his mother.
The Manitowoc Pilot, April 30, 1896
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(Bridgitta Clark/d. 29 Apr. 1896/age 70 yrs/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.206)
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(1870 Liberty twp. census:
Anthony Clark 50; Bridget 38; John 18; Martin 15; Bridget 13;
Michael 11; James 9; Anthony 7; Patrick 5; Mary 3; Catherine 0/12; 
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(1880 Liberty twp. census:
Anthony Clark 55; Bridget 50; Bridget 24; Anthony 17; Patrick 15; 
Mary 13; Kattie 10; brother Martin 50)


DARBY CLARK

MEEME, May 29, 1878
Death has been unusually active here the past week. On Saturday last Darby 
Clark died and to-day will be buried Mrs. Denis McCarty. The former was 
about 64 years of age, well known and highly esteemed. He was a native of 
Ireland, settled here in '56 and was universally noted for his unswerving 
honesty and great goodness of heart.  
The Manitowoc Pilot, May 30, 1878, p.3


JAMES R. CLARK

James Robert Clark, 14 days old, passed away Monday, August 13, 1990 at Holy 
Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral mass will be 7 pm Thursday at St. 
Isadore Catholic Church, Father Lee Kahrs officiating with burial to follow in 
the church cemetery.
He was born July 30, 1990 in Manitowoc, son of Andrew and Sandra Merkt Clark. 
Survivors include his parents, one brother, Steven, one sister, Hannah; paternal 
grandparents, Wayne and Judy Staute of Poynette; maternal grandparents, David 
and Rosemary Merkt of rural Valders; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives 
also survive. Friends may call at St. Isadore Church on Thursday from 6 pm until 
the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the 
family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 14, 1990 page 16


MARTIN CLARK

Death in St. Nazianz on Mon. of Martin Clark of pneumonia.
The funeral was held Tues. in Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902
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Osman news:
Martin Clark, an old resident of the town of Meeme, died Monday morning at 
Lettenberg's hotel, St. Nazianz, and the funeral took place from St. Isadore's 
church Wednesday. Mr. Clark was about seventy years of age and unmarried. He 
was an uncle of Anthony and James Clark of Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc Pilot, February 13, 1902


JOHN CODY

John Cody of Liberty has been quite seriously sick for some time and his
is now said to be past hopes of recovery. His son Richard who resides at
Sturgeon Bay has been called home.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 30, 1882
********
John Cody of Liberty, died at his home on Monday. Mr. Cody is one of the
oldest residents of that town, and he is one of the few pioneers of that 
section who has dropped out of the ranks and laid down the burden of life. 
Mr. Cody was not an old man, and until lately was quite an active one. 
His death was not unexpected as he has been seriously sick for some time, 
his ailment dating from last spring. He was a man of good parts, a worthy 
citizen and a generous obliging neighbor. He reared a large family and by 
his industry acquired considerable property.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 7, 1882
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From 1880 Liberty census, page 8: 
John Cody age 56 Head 
Margaret Cody age 56 Wife
James Cody age 22 son
Margaret Cody age 19 daughter
Joseph Cody age 20? son
Catherie Cody age 23 daughter
James Lahey age 1 grandson
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(from death index Dec. 4, 1882 co. death index (Cody) v.3 p.41 
   and (Coddy) v.3 p.52)
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(First publication Dec. 21, 1882.) No. 106
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC.-ss.
Probate Office, Manitowoc, Dec. 16th, A.D., 1882.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of John 
Cody, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament 
of John Cody, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this 
office; and whereas application has been made by James Taugher, who is named 
and appointed in and by said last will as the executor thereof, and 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 required 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 16th day of 
Janaury, A.D., 1883, 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.
Richard Cody, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 18, 1883 P. 3


MARGARET CODY  (d. 1884)

The sad news of Miss Maggie Cody's death was reported this morning. 
She took sick while in the school room last Wednesday with inflamation 
of the liver and grew worse every day. Her mother, sister and brother 
were with her while she breathed her last. She was given up by Dr. 
Hayes Thursday morning and died Thursday evening, Nov. 13 at 7 o'clock. 
About an hour after death her corpse was moved to her home in Meeme 
and was buried from there. She had a large circle of friends and will 
be missed by all her pupils:
MAGGIE CODY.
We crush the fairest flowers that bloom
Along the pathway where we stray,
Death takes our loved ones to the tomb,
Our fondest friendships first decay.
When faith and love upon her smiled,
When hope beat strongest in her breast, 
With heart as guileless as a child,
She passed to her eternal rest.
Fair as the flowers that friendship brings,
To lay upon her lovely bier,
The memory of her beauty clings,
To every soul that loved her here.
How sweet to sink to calm repose
In maidenhood's delightful morn
Ere earthly cares and worldly woes 
Had made her lovely life forlorn.
How sadly sweet to lay her dust,
At rest beneath the vernal sod
With hopeful hearts with love and trust
To meet her by the throne of God.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 18, 1884 P.3
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Meeme:
Miss Mary Cody(sic) of Liberty died at that town a short time since. 
The deceased was a young lady, quite liberally educated. She taught 
school for several terms and was engaged in teaching this season 
when she was attacked by the fatal illness which death ended, after 
one week's suffering. Her friends and relatives have the heartfelt 
sympathy of the community in their great and unexpected bereavement. 
The deceased was an estimable young lady the number of whose friends 
was comprehended only by the number of her acquaintances.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 27, 1884  pg. 2
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(NOTE: She has no stone here, but she is on the census with
John, her father and Margaret, her mother. Since she was
buried at Meeme, she is most likely here with her parents)


MARGARET CODY  (d. 1899)

The remains of Mrs. Cody arrived last evening from Menominee, 
where she died quite suddenly, and were take to her former home 
at Meeme this morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 26, 1899 P.4
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Mrs. John Cody, formerly of Liberty, died at the home of her son at 
Menominee on Sunday last. Her death was sudden and was caused by heart 
failure superinduced by the grippe. Mrs. Cody was one of the early 
settler of Liberty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 26, 1899 P. 3
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(age 79 yrs./Ex Menominee, Mi/from records of St. Isidore Cath. 
church book.1 p.208)


ELIZABETH HAYES COLLINS

Mrs. Collins, mother of Jere Collins, formerly of this city died on Sunday last. 
Mrs. Collins had several relatives living in Meeme and her remains were sent 
there for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 7, 1892  P. 3


JOHN CONNELL

Meeme - Mr. John Connell, who had been infirm for a number of years was taken 
seriously sick a few weeks ago and died on the 24th. Mr. Connell was a pioneer 
settler of this town and by his industry had become a prosperous farmer and 
was a man of noble character. He was about six years of age and hailed from 
Ireland settling here in the 50's where he continued to reside until his death. 
His remains were consigned to their last resting place on the 27th.
Manitowoc Lakeshore Times, Oct. 12, 1886 page 7
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From the Files of the Pilot - TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO - (1886)
John Connell of Meeme died on Thursday of last week. Mr. Connell settled in Meeme 
in an early day and has since lived there continuously. For some time his health 
has been quite poor.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 28, 1911
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(Joanem Connell/d. 24 Sept. 1886/age 65 yrs./Husband of Margarita/
from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.201)


JOSEPH CONNELL

JOSEPH CONNELL DIES SUDDENLY
CO. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER IS STRICKEN
Sudden Attack Fatal Sunday Morning and Death Comes In Few Minutes
Death struck heavily Sunday when it claimed Joseph Connell, county 
highway commissioner and one of the best known men of the county, 
passing away within a few minutes after he had suffered an attack 
of heart trouble at the home of H.C. Olson, 1021 N. Twentieth 
street where he made his home. Mr. Connell died a short time after 
a physician had been summoned to minister to him, the attack having 
occurred while Mr. Connell was still in bed.
News of the sudden death came as a shock to the community and called 
forth regret everywhere. Mr. Connell had been at his office Saturday 
and engaged in his work as highway commissioner and had not complained 
of illness although friends had known for some time that he was not 
in robust health, despite his appearance of it. Sunday morning he 
retired to his room and complained of not feeling well and seemed to 
be laboring for breath. A physician was called who administered to 
his needs and it was thought that the attack would pass, but a few 
minutes later when members of the Olson family went to the room Mr. 
Connell was dead.
Had Long Been Troubled
Mr. Connell had been afflicted with heart trouble for years but had 
never considered it as serious although about eight years ago he was 
stricken and at that time was in serious condition. He resigned a 
position as income tax commissioner some years ago because he felt that 
office work was too confining and wanted to engage in work that would 
permit him to be out of doors more. It is said by those familiar with 
Mr. Connell's work that often he had experienced attacks when he found 
it difficult to overcome a shortness of breath and than many times he 
had been forced to halt in the midst of some work to rest to regain his 
strength. These attacks, however, Mr. Connell viewed with no apprehension 
although he visited his physician regularly.
Native of County
Joseph Connell was a native of Manitowoc county, born at Meeme July 30, 
1865, being in the sixty-third year of life when stricken. He attended 
the public schools and engaged in farming which he continued until 1909 
when he came to this city and for a year was employed in the clothing 
department of the O. Torrison Company store. In 1910 Mr. Connell was 
elected to the position of supervisor of income tax assessment by the 
county board and in 1912 when the position was placed under civil service 
by the state, he was appointed as assessor for Manitowoc and Calumet 
counties, retiring later to accept election as county highway commission, 
a position he has filled for a number of years.
Mr. Connell was married June 16, 1896 to Nora Norris, of Liberty, who 
preceded him in death several years ago. There are no children, the 
only survivors being one brother Dr. Daniel Connell, at Beloit, and a 
sister, Mrs. Mary Gillis, of Deerbrook, Langlade county. Four brothers 
have preceded Mr. Connell in death, the last passing away just a year ago.
Progressive and Capable
In his work as county highway commissioner Mr. Connell had demonstrated 
a capability that has given Manitowoc county some of the best improved 
highways in the state. He was a man who was progressive in his ideas and 
was a staunch advocate of the movement which for several years was carried 
on for building of concrete road, a campaign that was crowned with success 
last year when the county board mapped out a five year program. Mr. Connell 
was engaged in work on that program when stricken.
Independent and fearless in his position he commanded the respect and 
confidence of the county board and was accorded hearty co-operation in his 
efforts to carry on the work for better highways. He was equally recognized 
by the state highway commission, under whose jurisdiction he was, but 
insisted at all times that the county be permitted to follow its own plans, 
a demonstration of his occurring only Friday when he protested the state 
commission order for certain work on highway 141 near Cooperstown and 
carried out the plan as formulated by his office and engineers in a drainage 
plan on the new concrete highway there.
Served County Well
As income tax assessor which position he filled for several years and as 
highway commissioner the next seven years he had established a record for 
service that will be a monument to him. Two years ago Mr. Connell was urged 
to permit the use of his name as a condidate for state senator but he 
preferred to continue in his position as highway commissioner and declined 
to enter the field. He had often been urged for county office and had been 
prominent in political affairs of the county, having been a democrat.
Member of Rotary
Mr. Connell was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Rotary Club 
and was actively involved in both organizations in which he was held in 
high esteem.
Funeral arrangements have not been made but it is probable the services 
will be held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart with burial at Osman.
The body of Mr. Connell was taken to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. 
Hannah Connell at 1415 Hamilton street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 18, 1928 P.2
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FUNERAL OF JOS. CONNELL ON THURSDAY (photo)
County Board To Meet To Attend Services In Body; Burial at Osman
Members of the county board board (sic) will attend the funeral of the late 
Joseph Connell, county highway commissioner whose death occurred Sunday, in 
a body. Chr. Frederick having issued a call to the members to meet at the 
court house at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. Pallbearers will be members of 
the board and members of the K.C.
The funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at 8:30 from the home 
of Mrs. Hannah Connell, 1415 Hamilton street to Sacred Heart church at 9 
the Rev. Luby officiating. The body will be taken to Osman for burial, Mr. 
Connell having been a native of the town of Meeme and his wife being buried 
there.
The body of Mr. Connell was removed to the home of Mrs. Connell, Hamilton 
street, yesterday and will be there until services are held.
From all parts of the county messages of condolence of the death of Mr. 
Connell have been received, and sorrow is widespread.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 19, 1928 P.2


MARGARET CONNELL

Mrs. John Connell died at her home in Meeme Saturday 
after a short illness. She was born in County Clare, 
Ireland, August 15, 1823 and had been a resident of 
this county for many years. Six sons and one daughter 
survive to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held 
from the Catholic church at Osman, Thursday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 21, 1899 P.4
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1899)
Mrs. John Connell of Meeme died on Saturday, Feb. 18. She was born in Clare, 
Ireland August 15, 1823. She was among the early settlers of Meeme and raised a 
family of seven children while assuming the duties of pioneer life. She leaves 
six sons and two daughters. Two of her sons have attained distinction in the 
medical profession, Dr. James Connell of Fond du Lac and Dr. D.R. Connell of 
Davis, ill.  Her funeral takes place today.
John Connell of Los Angeles, Calif., arrived in Meeme on Wednesday, having come 
to attend his mother's funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1924

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St. Nazians News:
Mrs. John Connell who died recently, after a short illness, was an old settler of Meeme. When she was taken ill her two sons who are doctors, were called, but despite all that they could do she gradually weakened and on Feb. 18 the frail tenement of her soul gave way. She was born in the county of Limerick, Ireland, August 15, 1823. She came to this country when quite young and was married to John Connell in Milwaukee in 1849. After living there a few years they removed to Meeme. Her husband died twelve years ago. Of this marriage ten children were born, seven of whom are living, all grown to maturity and married. She endured patiently the trials and hardships of pioneer life and fought life's battles bravely. She was a woman of kindly disposition and never deliberately injured the reputation or business of anyone. Goodness, kindness, generosity and friendship were traits of her character. She lived for her family and never scrupled to make self-sacrifice for the education of her children. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. That she was a success in the office of mother is fully attested by the family she has left behind. Not one of whom have gone astray, but all have trod the paths of virtue and industry and are leading honorable and useful lives. Two of her sons are successful physicians, three of them are successful farmers in the vicinity of the old home and one is a chief engineer in Los Angeles, Cal. Her only living daughter is Mrs. Gillis of Antigo. Well may her children "rise up and call her blessed." Her funeral took place on Thursday last and was largely attended. She has gone to her narrow house never to be united with the loved ones she has left behind until the grave gives up its dead. But death is not the end of life, merely the transition into a new and brighter youth and a better land. Then "O Death, where is thy sting: O Grave, where is thy victory?" Peace to the ashes of Mrs. Connell.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 2, 1899 pg. 2

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Margaret Connell
birth: 15 August 1824 Ireland
death: 18 February 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Osman, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
residence: 1899 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
spouse: John Connell
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Margaret Connell/d. 23 Feb. 1899/age 76 yrs/from records 
of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.208/this is probably the 
burial date)


NORA CONNELL

MRS. J. CONNELL DIES AT BELOIT-OPERATION
Messages received today brought the news of the death of Mrs. Joseph 
Connell at Beloit yesterday, death following an operation which Mrs. 
Connell underwent at the hospital of Dr. Connell, a brother of her 
husband. The body will arrive here this afternoon and funeral services 
will be held from Sacred Heart church Thursday morning and the remains 
will be interred at Osman.
Mrs. Connell had been in failing health for some time and underwent 
the operation at the Beloit hospital after leaving here on Wednesday. 
She was formerly Miss Nora Morris whose family resided in Meeme where 
Mr. and Mrs. Connell made their home after their marriage until their 
removal to this city a few years ago. The family home is on North 
Thirteenth street. Besides her husband Mrs. Connell is survived by one 
sister at Timothy. Her death is a shock to many friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 5, 1921 P.1
********
Among the deaths it is our painful duty to record this week that of Mrs. Joseph 
Connell, a highly respected resident of this city, who answered the final summons 
at Beloit, Wis., Monday evening, July 4. She had been in declining health the 
last few months. On Wednesday last week, accompanied by her husband and sister-
in-law, Mrs. Mary Gillis, she went to Beloit to Dr. D. R. Connell where she 
underwent a serious operation on Thursday morning. She got along nicely up to 
Monday when she took a change for the worse and in the evening passed away.
Mrs. Connell was born in Liberty this county, where she grew to womanhood. Her 
maiden name was Nora Morris and she was a teacher in the public schools of the 
county and a successful one too, for fourteen years. She was twice married, her 
first husband being Tim Leary who died within a year after their marriage. She 
was united in marriage to Joseph Connell on June 16, 1896 and for thirteen years 
they lived on the Connell homestead in Meeme. In 1909 they sold the farm and 
moved to this city. For eleven years Mr. Connell had been Income Tax Assessor, 
resigning last year to become county highway commissioner.
Mrs. Connell was a woman beloved and respected by her relatives and friends. To 
her the struggles of life on earth are ended and we trust that like one who awakes 
from a troubled dream she has awakened to see life's endless morning break and 
knows herself at home with the vast throng of loved ones, missed from earth, safe 
about her. Her home instincts were ? here in this fevered world of disappointments. 
Her affection for ? and kindred was tender and abiding. Among us all she ranked 
as a woman of refinement, sympathy, an affectionate wife, a kind neighbor and a 
true friend. She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. P. J. White of 
Newton and Mrs. Thomas Branham of Chicago. The funeral will be held this morning 
at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart Church, interment in St. Isadore's Cemetery in 
Meeme.  
Those from outside who were here for the funeral are Mrs. Mary Gillis and sons, 
James, Joseph and Archie of Antigo; Dr. Connell and wife of Beloit, Lee and Edson 
West of Moline, Ill., Mrs. Dr. Connell and son and Dr. Elmer Tuhwig of Fond du lac, 
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris of Milwaukee and Mrs. Thomas Branham of Chicago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 7, 1921


CARL CONWAY    (d. 1888)

A son of P.J. Conway of Meeme died on Saturday of last week. The boy had been 
sick for some time.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 6, 1888  P. 3
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(par. Patrick Conway and Susanna O'Grady/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.202)


CECELIA CONWAY    (d. 1919)

The funeral of Cecelia Conway was held from St. Isadore's Church 
Wednesday morning at 9:30. She died in Milwaukee on Sunday. She 
was survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Conway, four 
sisters, Mrs. Wm Rebechek of Maribel, Mrs. D. F. Shannahan and 
Misses Susan and Monica Conway of Milwaukee and one brother, 
James Conway of Meeme.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 8, 1919


CECILIA CONWAY    (d. 1891)

From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1891)
Mrs. Conway of Meeme died on Sunday at the advanced age of 81. She came with her 
husband to Meeme in the early part of the 50's. She was the mother of P.J. Conway, 
member of the Assembly for the First District.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 8, 1916


CHARLES CONWAY    (d. 1887)

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1887)
Charles Conway died at his home in Meeme on the 31st of January, 
1887. He was a native of County Mayo, Ireland, where he was born 
in 1812 and which he left in 1840 to seek a home in America. 
After residing a few years in New York he came to Manitowoc county 
in 1856 and settled on the farm on which he lived until his death. 
He was an intelligent farmer and one of the prominent men of his 
town, serving many years as justice of the peace and on the town 
board, each of which positions he filled acceptably. He possessed 
the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and many friends mourn 
his death. His remains were interred on Wednesday of last week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 8, 1912  pg. 1
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1880 Meeme twp. census:
Charles Conway, age 68; Cecilia Conway 68; P.J. 31; wife Susan 29; dau. Mary 4;
Charles Conway 1)


CHARLES E. CONWAY    (d. 1897)

Death Thurs. morning last week of Charles Conway in Meeme of a 
stroke. The deceased was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a widow and 
7 children. The burial took place Sat. morning at the Catholic 
Cemetery in Osman.
Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897
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Charles Conway of Meeme died quite suddenly on Thursday morning last. 
He awakened about three o'clock, discovered it was too early to get up for 
the day's work and apparently went to sleep again. His wife called him at 5 
in the morning and receiving no response put her hand on his shoulder but 
found him limp and to all appearances dead. Medical assistance was called 
but all to no purpose. Life was not wholly extinct when his condition was 
discovered as his breath stained a mirror.  The physician pronounced his 
malady heart disease.
He was 50 years old in December last and was born in New York. He came 
to Manitowoc county with his parents in 1856 and has resided here since. 
He was town clerk of Meeme and served on the county board. He was in 
every respect a good citizen and had the good will of all his acquaintances. 
He leaves a large family.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 1, 1897  pg. 3
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Carl Conway/d. 26 June 1897/age 50 yrs./from records of St. 
Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.207


CHARLES E. CONWAY    (d. 1999)

Charles E. Conway, 81, 10817 Highway 42, Newton, died Feb. 5 at St. Mary's
Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman.
Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial were the Revs. Gilbert Jacobs
O. Praem, Lee Kahrs and Thomas Wajciechowski O.F.M. with burial in St. Isidore
Church Cemetery.
Mr. Conway was born Oct. 15, 1917 in the town of Meeme, son of the late James
F. and he attended St. Isidore Parochial School, Osman, and graduated from
Howards Grove High School in 1935. Mr. Conway was a fourth generation farmer
on the Conway farm which homesteaded in 1853. He retired from farming in 1975
after which he was employed at Lakeside Packing Co., Manitowoc. Mr. Conway was
a charter member of Lake to Lake as a grade A milk producer and a member of
the Manitowoc County and Meeme Farm Bureaus. He was an active participant of
St. Isidore's Parish, Osman, all of his life and a strong supporter of their
Parochial School System.
Survivors include one son, Steven Conway, Milwaukee; one daughter, Susan Conway,
Manitowoc; one granddaughter, Anne Conway, Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-
in-law, Mary and Roland Groh, Manitowoc, Catherine and Gordon Wagner, Lexington,
Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Jean Conway, Manitowoc; three nephews, Patrick Wagner,
Lexington, Tenn.; David Groh, West Palm Beach, Fla., Jerry Conway, Willow
Springs, N.C., one niece, Susan Conway, Kvashny, W.V.
Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Unit of the American Cancer Society, Box
452, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Manitowoc Lakeshore Chronicle, Feb. 14, 1999
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Funeral Services for Charles E. Conway, age 81, of 10817 Hwy 42, Newton, who 
died Friday, February 5, 1999, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, will be held at 
11 a.m. Monday, February 8, 1999, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. 
Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Revs. Gilbert Jacobs 
O.Praem, Lee Kahrs, and Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at 
St. Isidore Chruch Cemetery.
The family will recive relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 
5-8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) and Monday at St. Isidore Catholic Church from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. 
(TONIGHT) Sunday led by Rev. Gilbert Jacobs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Unit of the American 
Cancer Society, Box 452, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1999


JAMES CONWAY

James F. Conway, 80, (photo) well-known Town of Meeme farmer, died 
unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, 
where he had been removed earlier in the day.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral 
Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 
Osman. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Conway was born May 17, 1888, in the Town of Meeme, son of the 
late Patrick J. and Susan O'Grady Conway. He married Lucy Schulte 
June 4, 1913, and the couple resided on the Conway homestead farm 
in Meeme until moving to Osman 19 years ago.
Mr. Conway had been a member of the Manitowoc Council 710, Knights 
of Columbus, since 1909 and also had been a member of its Fourth 
Degree as well as Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church.
Surviving are his wife, two sons. Lt. Comdr. James P. Conway, Ret., 
of Annandale, Va., and Charles, on the homestead farm; two daughters, 
Mrs. Roland (Mary) Groh, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon (Catherine) 
Wagner of Sheboygan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Shanahan and Mrs. 
Monica Taugher, of Milwaukee and six grandchildren. Four sisters and 
a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Tueday where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 16, 1968 P.7
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(17 May 1888/Sep 1968/SSDI)
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Notes from Osman:
The big frame barn of James Conway in Meeme was destroyed by fire last Thursday 
together with a machine shed, silo, the crop, machinery and 4 holstein heifers. 
The fire started about 10 o'clock in the forenoon in the west end of the barn. 
Mr. Conway was at work in the field and the fire was first seen by the children 
playing in the yard. What caused the fire is a mystery. The barn was 42 x 144, 
basement, hip roof. He had an electric lighting plant in the basement and a 
milking machine. The machine shed was 24 x 68. The loss is estimated at about 
$18000, not half covered by insurance.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 1, 1921
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Notes from Cleveland:
The burning of the barn on James Conway farm was witnessed by a great number of 
people. The whole barn seemed to be one mass of flames in a few seconds. The 
explosion of a gasoline tank caused quite a lot of excitement among the onlookers. 
The barn which was 114 x 42 feet was modern in every detail. It included the James 
barn equipment, lights and milking machine. A shed a short distance away from the 
barn and all the machinery also burned, including a five passenger Studebaker car. 
A threshing machine which was in the barn and three calves were also lost. The 
structure was a five years effort on the part of the owner and he has the sympathy 
of all his friends. Many people viewed the wreckage on Sunday. All the grain which 
had already been threshed and loads of hay also fed the flames. Loss is estimated 
at $20,000.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 1, 1921


KATHERINE CONWAY    (d. 1929)

Notes from Osman:
Mrs. Katherine Conway, aged 76, widow of Charles Conway, former Meeme resident, 
died Saturday at the home of her son, Charles at Duluth, Minn., with whom she 
had been making her home since 1907. The remains were brought here for burial 
and the funeral was held Tuesday morning from the St. Isadore's church. Three 
daughters, Mrs. M.J. Hoban, Meeme; Mrs. M.E. Scott, Fergus Falls, Minn., and 
Mrs. J.J. Berry of Chicago and three sons, Charles and John of Duluth and Andrew 
of St. Louis survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 3, 1929
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(1880 Town of Meeme Census:
C.E. Conway, aged 32; Kate, age 27; M.E., age 5; Mary, age 2; John, 1 month)
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(1900 Town of Meeme census
Cath. Conway, age 49; Margaret, age 24; Charles, age 16; Patrick, age 13; 
Andrew, age 11)
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(Note: She was probably married to Charles Conway d.1897)


LUCY CONWAY

Lucy E. Conway, 101, 10?17 Highway 42, Newton, Wisconsin, who resided at St. 
Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, January 11, 1990, at St. Mary 
Home.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman, Wisconsin. Rev. Lee J. 
Kahrs will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Conway nee Lucy Schulte was born March 26, 1888, at Cleveland, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wagner Schulte. She was a lifelong 
Manitowoc County resident. She married James Conway, June 4, 1913, at St. 
Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. He preceded her in death September 15, 1965. 
Mrs. Conway was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman and the Rosary 
Society.
Survivors include a son, Charles of Osman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary 
and Roland Groh of Manitowoc, Catherine and Gordon Wagner of Hawthorne, Florida; 
a sister, Sister Leontius Schulte of Rochester, Minnesota; 6 grandchildren and 
6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James Jr., 2 brothers 
and 3 sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. by Father Kahrs.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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Lucy E. Conway
A surviving daughter-in-law in the obituary for Lucy E. Conway was inadvertently 
omitted, Mrs. Jean conway of Annandale, Virginia.
Herald Times Reporter


PATRICK J. CONWAY

P.J. CONWAY, FORMER MEEME MAN, IS DEAD
Messages from Milwaukee tell of the death in that city of Patrick J. 
Conway, former well known town of Meeme man and for years chairman 
of the town. Mr. Conway died at his home 510 Fifth avenue, Milwaukee, 
yesterday, at the age of 82 years and the remains will be brought to 
Meeme for burial Friday morning, funeral services being held at Osman 
at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Conway and family removed to Milwaukee from Meeme about fifteen 
years ago and have since resided there. He is survived by his wife 
Susan O'Grady Conway, four daughters, Mrs. William Rebechek, Mrs. 
Daniel Shanahan, Mrs. W.P. Taugher, Susan T. and on son James F. Conway.
Mr. Conway is well remembered here as one of the pioneer settlers of 
the county and had a host of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 1, 1931 P.12
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Relatives here received word Tuesday of the death of Patrick J. Conway which 
occurred at his home in Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon. He had been in poor health 
for several months. Mr. Conway was a resident of Meeme for many years. He was 
born in Lockport, New York in 1849. His parents moved to Meeme in 1852 and there 
Mr. Conway grew up and was married to Susan O'Grady. They lived on a farm up to 
fifteen years ago when they turned the farm over to their son, James and moved 
to Milwaukee. For many years Mr. Conway was one of the prominent men of Meeme. 
He was town clerk and chairman of the town for some 20 years. He was elected to 
the assembly in 1890 and served two terms. Later on he was appointed by President 
Cleveland to a federal office which he held for four years.
Mr. Conway was a man of generous impulses. He enjoyed prosperity quietly and had 
borne adversity bravely. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, 
husband, father, brother, friend and filled them well. But he is gone. Another 
name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of the old settlers of Meeme. The 
deceased is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. William Rebachek, Mrs. 
Daniel Shanahan, Mrs. W.P. Taugher, Miss Susan Conway and one son, James Conway. 
The funeral will be held Friday morning from St. Isadore's Church in Meeme. 
Interment in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs, July 2, 1931


SUSAN M. CONWAY    (d. 1931)

WIDOW OF P.J. CONWAY PASSES AT MILWAUKEE
Mrs. Susan Conway, 81, widow of the late P.J. Conway, who was well 
known as a lawyer here, died at her home in Milwaukee Tuesday from 
the effects of a fall Sunday, relatives in Manitowoc and the county 
have been informed. Death occurred at the home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Dan Shannahan.
Burial will be at Osman Friday morning following a requiem high mass 
to be celebrated by the Rev. Alfred Pritzl of St. Isidore's Catholic 
church.
Mrs. Conway, whose maiden name was Susan O'Grady, was born in Clay 
Mount, N.H., and with her husband was a resident of the town of Meeme 
before they moved to Milwaukee.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Will Rebeschek, Francis Creek and 
Mrs. Dan Shannahan, Miss Sue Conway and Mrs. Will Taugher, Milwaukee 
and one son, James, Meeme.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, Octobeer 21, 1931 P.14


SUSAN CONWAY    (d. 1932)

Notes from Osman
Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Miss Susan Conway, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Conway, former Meeme residents and who 
had been a graduate nurse at the St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee, for the 
last twenty years. She died Tuesday at the institution. Funeral services 
will be held from St. Robert Catholic Church, Shorewood Friday morning and 
burial will take place later in the day in St. Isadore's Cemetery at Osman.
The deceased was born in Meeme in 1885 and took up nursing as her life 
vocation. Following her graduation from the St. Mary's hospital nurses' 
school at Milwaukee, she entered the institution where she has since 
remained. The parents of Miss Conway both passed away last year, the father 
in July and the mother in October. Three sisters, Mrs. Wm Rebachek of Francis 
Creek, Mrs. Wm Taugher and Mrs. Dan Shanahan, both of Milwaukee and one 
brother, James Conway of Meeme survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 3, 1932
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Miss Susan Conway, who died last week at St. Marys hospital, Milwaukee, was 
buried on Friday with Mass at St. Roberts Church at Shorewood and burial at 
Osman. Those from outside attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm Rebechek 
and family of Francis Creek; John Taugher, Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Grady, 
Iron Mountain, Mich.; Jos. and Frank Conway, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shanahan, 
Wauwatosa; Mr. and Mrs. James Brady and Miss Mary Brady, Milwaukee; Eleen 
Rebachek, Amie O'Boyle, Catherine Clark, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Taugher, Mrs. 
John Taugher, Mrs. Ed Taugher and Mr. and Mrs. William Taugher and Karl Grell, 
all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady, Alice Brady, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Gallagher, Mrs. Herbert Holzschuh, Mrs. Anton Karnofsky, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. 
Clark and Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hayes, all of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 10, 1932


VERONA CONWAY

Verona Conway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Conway of 
Meeme died on Sunday last. She was 18 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 9, 1893


JAMES COOK    (d. 1890)

From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1869)
On the night of the 12th inst., on Sunday night, a barn belonging to James 
Cooke, Esq., in section No. 35 in the Town of Eaton, was entirely consumed 
by fire. The barn was filled with hay and grain which was also burned together 
with several stacks of hay and grain which were near the barn. The total value 
of the property burned is estimated at $2000 and is partially insured. The fire 
is supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
For the above statement we are indebted to P. O'Shea, Esq. Of Eaton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 19, 1919


JAMES COOK  (d. 1943)

James Cook 89, former county resident, died last week in a Chicago 
hospital.
Funeral services were held this morning at St. Ito's church in 
Chicago. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc late today and 
burial will be in St. Isadore's cemetery, Osman.
Mr. Cook was born in Vermont and accompanied his parents to Manitowoc 
when a boy. Mr. Cook disposed of the family farm in 1906 and moved to 
Chicago where he was employed by the Chicago surface lines, retiring 
in 1929. He never married and is the last member of his family.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 25, 1943 P.2


MARY COOK

Mary Burns Cook 
birth: 15 August 1822 Limerick, Ireland 
death: 19 October 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Osman, Wis. 
residence: 1902 Eaton, Wis. 
father: Arthur Burns 
mother: Ellen 
spouse: James Cook
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


THOMAS COOK

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1893)
The body of Thomas Cook of Shawano was brought to this city on 
Tuesday for interment at Meeme. He was at one time a resident 
of Eaton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 28, 1918


WILLIAM COOK

Wm Cook, a young man 21 years of age, died at Burnamwood Station lately and was 
interred in the Meeme Cemetery on Monday. Until lately he was a resident of Eaton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 23, 1880 P.3


BRIDGET CORBETT

Mrs. Corbett an old lady of Meeme died last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 27, 1888 P. 3
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Bridget Corbett on same stone with McMahon.
(Bridget Corbett/d. 20 Dec. 1888/age 90 yrs/wife of Patrick Corbett/
from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.203)
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(1870 Meeme census:
She is living with the Driscoll family. Doesn't give
relationship if any or any other Corbett surnames. 
She is 60 years old.)
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(1880 Meeme census:
Pat McMahon age 60; wife Mary McMahon 56; son Pat Jr. 25; 
dau. in law Margaret 21; dau. Mary 20; dau. Maggie 17; 
son Martin 22; dau. Nellie 13; sister in law Bridget Corbitt 73)