ANNA ACKERMANN Mrs. Henry Ackermann, a resident of Town Newton, died Sun. evening last week of peritonitis. The deceased who was born 23 Feb. 1862 in Town Newton, is survived by her husband, her father, and 5 sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday. Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1905 ******** (1900 Newton census: Henry Ackermann age 37 b. 1863; wife Annie age 36 b. 1863; Joseph age 12 b. 1888) ******** (Note: I believe this is her, correct town, same birth and death years though the dates are a bit different by a few days. Maiden name Bauer, married Henry Ackermann 29 Apr 1889 in Manitowoc Co. Her parents are Anton & Anna Bauer...just below her listing in the cemetery... as is her sister Cecelia. (1880 census)/from researcher)
PHILLIP S. ANDRASTEK, DEACON Deacon Phil S. Andrastek, age 69, of 2417 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 11, 1939, in Manitowoc, son of the late Stanley and Viola (Krejcie) Andrastek. Phil was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1957. After graduation, he entered the U.S Army National Guard until 1965. On Oct. 11, 1958, he married the former Lucy Schultz at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was a 15 year veteran of the Manitowoc Police Department as a motorcycle officer, logging over 100,000 miles with the department. Phil had a short career as the owner of Polish Phil's. He was employed as a security guard at the Manitowoc Company for many years. During his retirement, Phil was a member of the maintenance staff at Silver Lake College, and noon supervisor at L.B. Clarke School, Two Rivers. Phil was ordained a deacon with the Green Bay Diocese in the fall of 1986, being assigned to St. Mary Catholic Church in conjunction with Manitowoc Jail Ministry. He also ministered to numerous local nursing homes, as well as St. Francis of Assisi Parish where he was a member. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: William J. Peters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Bishop Robert Morneau and the Revs. Dan Felton and Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. Assisting on the altar will be Deacon Robert Drobka and Deacon William Klein. Burial will be at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m., led by the Rev. Dan Felton. Friends may also call on Tuesday morning at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Figure larger than life; friend to the "little guy" and the oppressed; gifted storyteller; friendly conversationalist; generous spirit; loving husband; proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather; man of God. Herald Times Reporter, July 4, 2008
ANNA BAUER Anna Larenc Bauer birth: 23 October 1824 Germany death: 23 April 1904 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Newton spouse: Anton Bauer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANTON BAUER NEWTON MAN LIVED NEARLY A CENTURY. Anton Bauer, who has seen nearly a century of life and had resided in Manitowoc county county (sic) for sixty years, is dead at Newton. Mr. Bauer was 93 years of age and for years was one of the well known farmers of Newton. Of late years he had made his home with his son Ferdinand. He had been in feeble health for some time. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church, at Newton on Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 15, 1913 P.8 ******** NEWTON MAN WHO LIVED NEARLY A CENTURY CAME OF FAMILY NOTED FOR AGES OF MEMBERS Anton Bauer, the Newton pioneer whose death was reported yesterday, came of a family noted for the longevity of its members. Though Mr. Bauer attained the ripe old age of 98, considered unusual by most people, his age was not remarkable in the Bauer family, in which the century mark had passed two members. Mr. Bauer's brother, whose death occurred in Germany some time ago, claimed to be 117 years of age while another brother, who survives is 105 years of age. The parents lived to pass the 90 mark. Mr. Bauer had resided in this county for sixty years, coming here at the age of 33. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 19, 1913 page 8
JOSEPH R. DHEIN, SR. Joseph R. Dhein Sr., age 82, of Manitowoc, died Monday morning, March 22, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Joe was born March 4, 1922, in Cleveland, son of the late Joseph F. and Clara Miller Dhein. He was a graduate of Sheboygan High School, class of 1940. Joe was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre. On July 7, 1943, he married the former Eileen Colburn in Sacramento, Calif. Joe was employed as a County Police Officer with Manitowoc County Traffic Department until his retirement in February 1977 with the rank of lieutenant. He also served as an assessor for the townships of Newton and Cato. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus and T.P.A. Survivors include his wife: Eileen Dhein; a son: Joseph R. Dhein Jr. and his friend, Lisa Waters; two daughters: Donna Dhein and Jim Hlavachek, all of Manitowoc; JoAnn Dhein and McCubbin, Milwaukee; one brother and four sisters- in-law: James and Marian Dhein, Sherwood; Mildred Dhein, Kiel; Irene Dhein, Cleveland; Marlene Dhein, Sheboygan; and one sister and two brothers-in-law: Patricia and Kenneth Zastrow, Sheboygan; and Merrit Roesle, Sheboygan. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Stanley and Edward; and a sister, Marie Roesle. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Joachin Swarick, O.F.M. Burial at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, town of Newton. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 23, 2004 pg. A3
FRANK FELLER On Wed. in the St. Peters Church Cemetery in Newton, was buried the wife of John P. Pitsch, who died on Sun.; then in the same cemetery was buried Mr. J.(sic) Feller, Mrs. Pitsch’s father, who died Mon. evening. Der Nord Westen, Nov. 23, 1882 ********* (1880 Newton census: J.P. Pietsch age 40; Anna Pietsch 29; Lizzie 13; Mary 10; Peter 8; Cate 4; Anna 1; father-in-law Frank Feller age 71)
PETER FELLER Death of 78 yr. old Peter Feller on Thurs. at the home of his son-in-law Charles Duveneck in Newton. He leaves 6 grown children. The funeral was Mon. at the cemetery near St. Peter's Church in Newton. Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1897 ******** Peter Feller of Newton died on Thursday of last week. He was 76 years old and settled in Newton in 1855. Manitowoc Pilot, December 2, 1897, P. 3
FRANCISKA FRAENZL Death on Fri. of Mrs. Franziska Fraenzl, one of the best known residents of our county and a resident of Town Newton. The deceased was born 13 Dec. 1805 in Pechbach, Austria, and came to America with her husband and children in 1856. Two of her sisters remain in Austria and survive her. The family went to Cairo, Illinois, but after a year moved to Manitowoc, living ever since on a farm in Town Newton. Last Fall Mrs. Fraenzl moved into Manitowoc until her death of old age debility. She is survived by one son – Prof. Fraenzl of Manitowoc – and 4 sisters – the 2 living in Austria mentioned above, and the other 2 in Town Newton. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. On Tues. the casket was taken St. Petri Church in Town Newton for a funeral service, and then was interred in the St. Petri Cemetery. The extraordinary number of mourners was witness to the high esteem in which she was held by her neighbors. The Harmonia Chorus of Manitowoc, whose director is Prof. Fraenzl, participated in the ceremony at the cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897 ******* From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1897) Mrs. Franzel(sic) of Newton, mother of Prof. Fraenzel of this city, died on Saturday last. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 23, 1922 ********* (1860 Newton twp. census: Winzel Franzel 60; wife Franziska 55; Robert 25; Ferdinand 18; Elizabeth 20; Anna 15) (1870 Newton census Wenzel and Franziska lived with Robert and 1880 Newton census Franzisca was still alive and lived with Robert.) Ferdinand Fraenzel-music teacher age 54 on 1900 man. census ******* Francisca Fraenzl birth: 13 December 1805 Austria Europe death: 20 February 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wis. spouse: Wenzeslaus Fraenzl Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Note: Tombstone has d. as 1896, but b. date matches. It may be a typo on transcription)
MARIA FRAENZL Death Thurs. of Mrs. Mary Fraenzl in the home of her son-in-law Edward W. Hall here, following several months of medical attention for liver cancer. She leaves 3 sons and 6 daughters, her husband having predeceased her many years ago. The body was brought to Newton, where Mrs. Fraenzl had lived for many years, and buried there Sat. morning in a well attended funeral. Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1901 ***** Deaths of a Week: The death of Mrs. Mary Fraenzel took place last week. Her remains were buried on Saturday in the town of Newton. The lady had spent a large part of her life in the town of Newton and when her remains were laid in their final resting place many old neighbors gathered to pay a last tribute to her memory. Floral tributes were numerous and testified to the high respect in which deceased was held in the community, wherein she had so long resided. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 1901 pg. 1
ROBERT W. FRANZL Death in Newton of Mr. Robert Franzel. Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1886
VENZEL FRAENZL Name: Franzel, Wenzel Erasmus D.: 5/4/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 6/25/1873 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Mtw. Co. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: George Fessler Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 143
ALOIS GADZINSKI Alois (Mushy) Gadzinski, age 84, of 2214 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, December 30, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday (TOMORROW), December 31, 1993, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. James Stamborski with burial to follow at St. Peters Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born October 31, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Josephine Markowski Gadzinski. He married the former Irene Hein, June 27, 1936, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Gadzinski was employed with the Mirro Company for 49 years until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and Eagles Aerie #706. Mr. Gadzinski enjoyed playing cards and was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife, Irene Gadzinski, Manitowoc; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Michael Gadzinski, at home, Patrick and Marge Gadzinski, Ronald and Marilyn Gadzinski, Conard and Sharon Gadzinski, Anton Gadzinski and his fiancee, Angie, all of Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Edwin and Carol Gadzinski, Leonard Gadzinski, Fred and Vangie Gadzinski; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Esther Klein, Marie and Norbert Herzog, all of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild; other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at St. Andrews's (sic) Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, December 31, 1993, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1993 P. A2 ******** (b. 31 Oct 1909/d. 30 Dec 1993/SSDI)
IRENE GADZINSKI Irene J. Gadzinski, age 84, of 2214 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 4, 2000 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. Irene was born Dec. 16, 1915 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mathias and Odelia Trost Hein. On June 27, 1936 she married Aloi Gadzinski at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Alois preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1993. Her employment spanned 25 years with the Mirro Aluminum Company of Manitowoc. She was also a member of the St. Therese Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons and four daughters-in-law: Michael Gadzinski, at home, Patrick and Marge Gadzinski, Ronald and Marilyn Gadzinski, Conrad and Sharon Gadzinski, Anton and Angie Gadzinski, all of Manitowoc; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Anton and Elaine Hein, Manitowoc, Walter and Arline Hein, Clarks Mills, Fred Hein, Manitowoc, Marshall and Joyce Hein, Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Margaret Popp, Katherine and Stanley Sieracki, Mary Jane and Alfred Mecca, all of Manitowoc. Irene is also survived by nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Philip, Nicholas, Clarence, William, Peter, Mathias, Joe and Leonard. The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday morning at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. As we reminisce over the years we shared with Irene, we remember the newer ending love she had as a wife, mother and grandmother. Her days would include watching her sons play horseshoes, playing cards with her grandchildren, her dog Gretchen, watching game shows and always finishing her days with the rosary. Her faith took care of her on earth and brought her into the kingdom of heaven. We love you will miss you. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2000 P. A2 ********* (16 Dec 1915/4 Mar 2000/SSDI)
GIESBERT GUETZLOE Gilbert Guetzloe - 9th WI Infantry, Company B Born ca 1825 Enlisted: September 14, 1861 as a 2nd Lieut. from Newton; 36 years old, Farmer, 6', blue eyes, light hair Resigned: January 23, 1862 Manitowoc Soldiers & Sailors Regimental Reunion Roster, 1880: Guetzloe, Gisbert (Lt.) Manitowoc Died: 1867 Buried: St. Peter's Cemetery, Newton Gravesite: 3-3: "Lieut/Giesbert Guetzloe/Co B/9th Wis Inf - War vet marker)
CARLA HARTUNG Private funeral services for Mrs. Carla Hartung, nee Carla Musiel, 82, formerly of 8017 W. Oklahoma St., Milwaukee, who died Wednesday, will be Monday at Milwaukee, with burial services at 1 p.m. at St. Peter Cemetery, Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1973
EVELYN HEIN Mrs. Nicholas Hein, 68, of 1718 S. 15th ST., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate with burial in St. Peter Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Hein, nee Evelyn Chapek was born June 29, 1908 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Lucy Jebavy Chapek. She was married to Nicholas Hein January 23, 1939 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, setting in Manitowoc where they have resided since. Survivors include her husband, a son, Patrick of Milwaukee; a daughter, Miss Joan Hein at Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Caryl (Bernice) Klassy of Brookfield. A son and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 pm Friday where a memorial service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Aug. 19, 1976 page 19 ******* (29 Jun 1908/Aug 1976/SSDI)
FREDERICH HEIN Frederich J. Hein, age 78, died Thursday morning, Nov. 28, 2002, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Frederich lived for many years at 2823 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, the residence of Mary Jane and Alfred Mecca. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at St. Peters Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Dec. 16, 1923, in Manitowoc, son of the late Mathias and Odoelia Trost Hein. Frederich was employed with Anheuser Busch for many years, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include a sister and two brothers-in-law: Catherine and Stanley Sieracki and Alfred Mecca; one brother and three sisters-in-law: Marshall and Joyce Hein, Elaine Hein and Jennie Hein, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by 10 brothers: Philip, Nick, Bill, Clarence, Matt, Antone, Peter, Joseph, Leonard and Walter; and three sisters; Margaret Popp, Irene Gadzinski and Mary Jane Mecca. The family will greet relatives and frends at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday unti the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 1, 2002 P. A6
JOYCE A. HEIN Joyce A. Hein, age 73, of Manitowoc, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003 at her residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at St. Peter Cemetery, Manitowoc. Joyce Hein, daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris Avery Harmon, was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Two Rivers. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1948. On Nov. 12, 1949, she married Marshall Hein at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Joyce was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was an active volunteer for the Manitowoc Health Care Center, St. Boniface Catholic Church and for the Meals on Wheels Program. Joyce is survived by her husband: Marshall Hein, Manitowoc; one son: Gary Hein, Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Marsha and Keith (Buzz) Buvid, Newton; Pam and Ray (Butch) Fanslau, Two Rivers; and Sally Hein, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren: Darren and Brian Buvid; Melody and Marshall Fanslau; Mandy and Alex Hein; and Brenda Czekala; three sisters-in-law: Catherine Sieracki and husband, Stanley, Clover; Elaine Hein, Manitowoc; and Jennie Hein, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Friday (TONIGHT), Aug. 8, 2003, from 4 until 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Sister Renee Delvaux. The visitation will continue on Saturday morning at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Joyce was a “special” lady She will be sadly missed by family and her many good friends. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Holy Family Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center and the Hospice Program. Their kindness, care and concern will not be forgotten. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2003 p.A3
MARGARET HEIN Mrs. Maggie Hein, 81, resident of the vicinity of Manitowoc for many years, died at her home in Chicago Friday night following a brief illness, according to word received this morning by her niece, Mrs. James Kelley, 1705 Marshall street. Although details of Mrs. Hein’s death were not received here, it was known that she was injured in a fall at her home a few days ago. Because of her advanced age, it was believed this hastened her death. Maggie Wild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wild, was born in Germany. The family came to this country when the deceased was a young girl. They settled south of the city. About 55 years ago, Maggie Wild was married to Phillip Hein. The latter’s death occurred about 14 years ago. Mrs. Hein lived on the farm with a son Phillip, up to two years ago when she moved to Chicago to make her home with her sister. Surviving relatives are four sons, Phillip and Matt, who reside near this city, Peter of Evanston, Ill., John of Colorado, one daughter, Elizabeth of Seattle, Wash., three sisters, Anna and Elizabeth Wild and Mrs. Josephine Scherer of Chicago, and two brothers, Peter Wild of Colorado and Matt Wild of Chicago. The body will arrive in this city Sunday night and will be taken to the Pfeffer funeral parlors. The funeral will be held at 9am Monday at St. Boniface church. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s cemetery. Manitowoc Times, Saturday, October 13, 1928, Page 2
MATHIES C. HEIN (d. 1947) Matt C.Hein Sr., 70, of 2214 S. 14th St., father of 15 children, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery at Newton. Mr. Hein was born at Hartford, Wis. In 1876 and came to Manitowoc at the age of 10 years. In 1902 he married Miss Mathilda Trost. For years he was employed at the shipyards, retiring 10 years ago. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Holy Name Society and the Eagles. Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. George Popp, Mrs. Stanley Sieracki of Route 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alois Godzinski and Mrs. Alfred Mecca of this city; 11 sons, Philip, Nicholas, William, Peter, Matt, Joseph, Walter, Fred, Anton and Marshall of this city, Clarence of Route 3, Manitowoc and 23 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times Mon., June 23, 1947 page 2
MATT HEIN (d. 1915) MATTHEW HEIN, WELL KNOWN FARMER, IS FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED AT HOME SOUTH OF CITY Matthew Hein, a well known farmer residing four miles south of the city, was found dead in bed at his home early this morning, death being due to heart trouble. The body was found at 1 o'clock by members of the family who had visited his room to see whether he was resting. Mr. Hein having been in ill health for some time past. Mr. Hein was 61 years of age and had been a resident here for the past twenty years, engaged in farming. He was born at Hartford. Mr. Hein is survived by a widow and seven children, Mrs. James Kelley, this city; Leo Hein, of Belleville, Mich.; Mrs. A. Tollefson, Valders; George, Elisabeth, Agnes, and Joseph, at home. Three brothers, two at Hurley and one at Milwaukee, and one sister a twin of Mr. Hein, at New Richmond also survive. The funeral will be held ? from St. Peter's church at ?. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 1915, Page 1 ********** Leo Hein, of Belleville, Mich.; Anton Hein, of Milwaukee; Fred Hein of Peshtigo Lake; Mrs. John Hein of Ironwood; Mrs. Mary Hein and Henry Hein, of Hurley, Mich., attended the funeral of the late M.A. Hein at St. Peter's church today at Newton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 01, 1915, Page 3
******* Order for proof of will STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Mathew A. Hein, Deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mathew A. Hein, of Town of Manitowoc, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And George V. Hein, of Town of Manitowoc in said county having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Mathew A. Hein died testate, at the Town of Manitowoc, in said County, on the 27th day of May, 1915; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Mary Hein is named therein as executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to her, said Mary Hein. 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 June, 1915, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated June 1, 1915. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Kelley & Wyseman, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, June 03, 1915 P. 4 ******** Order for proof of will STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Mathew A. Hein, Deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mathew A. Hein, of Town of Manitowoc, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And George V. Hein, of Town of Manitowoc in said county having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Mathew A. Hein died testate, at the Town of Manitowoc, in said County, on the 27th day of May, 1915; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Mary Hein is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and the letters testamentary be thereon issued to her, said Mary Hein. 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 June, 1915, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated June 1, 1915. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Kelley & Wyseman, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, June 10, 1915 P. 4
NICHOLAS J. HEIN Nicholas J. Hein, 76, formerly of Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, July 14, at Americana West Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Hein was born Dec. 5, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mathias and Mathilda Trost Hein. He resided in Manitowoc until two years ago when he moved to Green Bay. He married Evelyn Chapek Jan. 23, 1939, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Aug. 18, 1976. Prior to his retirement due to illness, he had been a partner in the Stephanie Trupp Oil company for many years. He was a member of Old Timers Baseball Association of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Patricia Hein of Green Bay; a daughter, Miss Joan Hein of Chicago; seven brothers, Clarence P., Anton, Matt, Walter, Joseph, Fritz and Marshall F. of Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Catherine) Sieracki and Mrs. Alfred (Mary Jane) Mecca, Mrs. George (Margaret) Popp, and Mrs. Alois (Irene) Gadzinski, of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by an infant son and four brothers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. A prayer service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. by Rev. James Stamborski. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1981 P. 3
ODELIA C. HEIN Mrs. Matt Hein, Sr., 85, who had resided 18 months with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mecca of 2759 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Mrs. Hein, nee Odelia C. Trost, was born Jan. 12, 1884 at Silver Lake, daughter of the late Joseph and Augusta Leverence Trost. She was married to Matt Hein Sr., June 27, 1903 and the couple farmed in Manitowoc County before moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Hein died June 12, 1947. Mrs. Hein was a member of St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Parish. Surviving are eight sons, Nick, Clarence, Matt Jr., Anton, Joseph, Fred and Marshall of Manitowoc and Walter of Cato; four daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Popp of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alois (Irene) Gadzinski and Mrs. Alfred (Mary Jane) Mecca of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Sieracki of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Hein of Cato; 49 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. Four sons, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where a wake service will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1969 page 9
JOSEPH HELFERT Death on Mon. in Town Newton of Joseph Helfert from cancer. Burial took place this morning in St. Peters Cemetery in Newton. Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1892 ******* (First publication Jan. 19, 1893.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Joseph Helfert, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Helfert of Newton, in said county, having been delivered into said Court: and Joseph Roedig of Newton, in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Joseph Helfert died testate, at Newton in said county, on the 26th day of July 1892: 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 thereon 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 14th day of February 1893, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post a weekly newspaper printed at Manitowoc, in said County. Dated January 17, 1893. By the court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, February 2, 1893 P. 13
JOSEPHINE KLEINBAUER Josephine Kleinbauer, 74, died late Tuesday afternoon at the home in the Town of Cato, after an illness of ten months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 am at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders, where the body will lie in state after 7 o'clock tonight. Burial will be in the cemetery in the Town of Newton. The deceased was born in Manitowoc on July 4, 1866. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Francis Peterson of the Town of Cato, a niece and three nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Feb. 26, 1941 page 2
GERTRUDE KOWALSKI Gertrude (Gertie) Kowalski, age 73, formerly of 908 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 26, 1997, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Gertrude Hein was born July 10, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Elsie) Trost Hein. On June 25, 1947, she married Vernon Kowalski in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 15, 1993. Gertie was employed at Aitken Reed Company of Manitowoc, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the St. Andrew Congregation, St. Therese Society and served as a volunteer at Peter's Pantry since 1988. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Lona Kowalski, Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Tom Bushman, Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Erik and Jennifer Kowalski, Kurt and Nicholas Bushman; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis and Dorothy Hein, Bernard and Helen Hein, Richard and Lucille Hein, Raymond and Onie Hein, all of Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Howard Schmitz, Manitowoc, Anna Mae and Louis Cerkas, Manitowoc, Martha Linsmeir, Cato; a brother-in-law, Francis Linsmeir, Cato; and a sister-in-law, Clara Waier, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul Hein; a sister, Marie Linsmeir; and a brother-in-law, Clem Linsmeir. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Cam. "A very special and heartful thank you to Dr. Barylak and his nurses, Mary, Vicki, and Jan for all the support and smiles given to Gertie over the last two years. To the outstanding and compassionate Two East Nursing Staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center...Mom was in the best caring hands. She passed away peacefully and comfortable thanks to your never-ending, loving and personal care. All the emotional support you gave us will never be forgotten. You are the best." Vicki Herald Times Reporter, October 27, 1997 P. A2
VERNON KOWALSKI Vernon J. Kowalski, age 66, of 908 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, November 15, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 1993, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. James J. Stamborski with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born January 10, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Nicholas and Rose Musial Kowalski. Mr. Kowalski was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He married the former Gertrude Hein June 25, 1947, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed with Manitowoc Health Care Center, retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Lona Kowalski, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Tom Bushman, Two Rivers; one sister, Clara Waier, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Erik and Jennifer Kowalski, Kurt and Nicholas Bushman, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was also preceded in death by one brother and seven sisters. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Rev. James Stamborski. Herald Times Reporter, November 16, 1993 P. A2
ANNA (ROCK) LONSDORF Death from old age debility on Monday of Mrs. Anna Lonsdorf, widow of Peter Lonsdorf. The deceased, who lived with her son John Lonsdorf in Newton, was born 13 August 1819 in Neunig, Prussia, and came to Town Newton in 1847 where she has resided ever since. She leaves a son and a daughter. The funeral will be held this morning. Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906 ******* Mrs. Anna Lonsdorf died on Monday at the home of her son John in the town of Newton. The decedent was eighty-seven years of age. She had been a resident of the county for more than fifty years. She is survived by two children-her son John and one daughter, Sister Lucretia at the Silver Lake Convent. The funeral was held this Thursday morning, interment being at the Newton cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, November 8, 1906 P 1 ******* Anna Rock Lonsdorf birth: 13 August 1819 Germany death: 5 November 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Newton father: Heibert Rock mother: Catharine spouse: Peter Lonsdorf Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOHN PETER LONSDORF Funeral services for John Peter Lonsdorf, 92, former Newton resident who died at his home in Athens, Wis., Monday afternoon, will be held Thursday morning at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Athens. The body will be brought to Manitowoc and services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. from the chapel in Calvary cemetery here, instead of at St. Peters cemetery in Newton, as previously announced. Survivors are seven children, F.A and Herbert Lonsdorf of Athens, John A. Lonsdorf and Mrs. Eleanore Houfek of Appleton, Mrs. Arthur Blecha of Green Bay, William Lonsdorf of Marathon county, and Raymond Lonsdorf of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 20, 1943 P.2 ****** WILL RETURN TO CITY FOR ANNIVERSARY John P. Lonsdorf Was One Of First Children Born In The Town of Newton Returning to Manitowoc for the Centennial Celebration and incidentally, to make his home here onece again, is John P. Lonsdorf, 86, who was one of the first white children born in the town of Newton. Mr. Lonsdorf, who is coming here to live with his son, Ray Lonsdorf, has lived in Athens, Wisconsin, since 1917, when he sold his farm in Newton. Mr. Lonsdorf was born in the town of Newton April 9, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lonsdorf, who came to Manitowoc county by way of Buffalo and the lakes in 1847. His parents had left the fatherland, near Saarburg, District of Trier, Rhenish, Prussia, during the German migrations of the "forties." They took up a homestead in section 13, town of Newton. Two brothers-in-law, the Ro?k and Stephani families, took up adjoining homesteads. It was there that John Lonsdorf was born. He tells stories of the struggles of the early pioneers here as he remembers them as his parents told them. Mr. Lonsdorf's father and mother worked together clearing the land, making roads and building their home. The deed to the property was secured when John's father walked to Green Bay for it, a distance of 40 miles one way. Flour was brought in from Green Bay, too. The sled was used winter and summer for hauling until the roads became passable enough for wagons, Mr. Lonsdorf claims. It was a great event when horses rplaced oxen. Mr. Lonsdorf was married Oct. 25, 1877 to Theresa Kestly, who died over a year ago. The couple resided in Newton township until the war when they sold the homestead and moved to Athens, where several of their nine children lived. In 1927 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 23, 1936 P.9
ROSE LONSDORF On Sun. evening Rosa Londsdorf, daughter of John and Theresia Londsdorf in Newton, died of consumption. She was 11 yrs. 11 mos. of age, and was buried yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Peters in Newton. Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894 ******* Rosa Lousdorf (sic) birth: 1 October 1883 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin death: 2 September 1894 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: John Lousdorf mother: Theresia Lousdorf Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (1894 Sep 02/LONSDORF, Rosa/co. death index v.4 p.227)
THERESA KESTLY LONSDORF DIES TUESDAY AT ATHENS Mrs. John Lonsdorf, 77, Will Be Buried Friday Mrs. John Lonsdorf, 77, a former resident of this county, died Tuesday afternoon at Athens, Wis., where she and her husband moved after retiring from farming here. Funeral services will be held there Friday morning. Until 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lonsdorf lived on a farm near the old St. Peter’s church, four miles southwest of the city in the town of Newton. When they retired they moved to the northern part of the state where many of their children reside. Mrs. Lonsdorf, whose maiden name was Theresa Kestly, was born in the town of Centerville 77 years ago. She married John Lonsdorf and they took up a farm in Newton. Seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lonsdorf celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Lonsdorf was the first white child born in the town of Newton. Survivors are the widower; six sons, Ferdinand, Herbert and William, Athens, Attorney John Lonsdorf, Appleton, County Agent Arthur Lonsdorf, Iron Mountain Mich., Raymond, city; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Blecka, Athens, Mrs. N. Houfek, Appleton; six brothers, John, Fresno, Calif., Dr. Ralph and William, Milwaukee, Dr. Fred, Antigo, Joseph and Andrew, city; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Kiehl, Fresno, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1935 P. 2
JULIUS CARL LORITZ Julius Loritz, 58, died Monday evening following a short illness. He was a lifelong county resident. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from Holy Innocents Catholic church with the Rev. Joseph Lutheran officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery in the town of Newton. Mr. Loritz was born April 12, 1885 in the town of Newton. He was married to Miss Josephine Holzer of St. Nazianz about 24 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade. Survivors are the widow, 13 children; three brothers, Joseph, George and Frank of this city and Mrs. George Trost of Newton; and one grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1944
CLEMENTINE MALEK Miss Clementine Malek, 60, soprano soloist and voice teacher for many years in Milwaukee and well known in Manitowoc, died Friday at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. She had been a patient there for two weeks because of a heart ailment that forced her to retire from teaching last spring. Funeral services will be held at 9 am Monday at St. Casimir Church, Milwaukee. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery at Clover, Manitowoc County. Miss Malek was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clement Malek. Her mother was a native of Manitowoc County. She was a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and had taught there since 1913. In the early days of station WTMJ, Milwaukee she had charge of a number of programs. For the past 15 years she sang with a quartet of Catholic services at the Veteran Hospital Chapel in Milwaukee. Miss Malek made her home, with a niece, Mrs. John Mullenex, Milwaukee, who survives with a brother, Charles Malek of Hales Corners. Mrs. J.J. Multerer of Manitowoc is a cousin. The casket is at the Lasczynski Funeral Home in Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 29, 1951 page 2
FLORENTINE MALEK Mrs. Constantine Malek, 82, nee Flora Kolanczyk, died at Milwaukee, following a short illness. She spent her childhood at the farm home in Newton and moved to Milwaukee when she married. She is survived by a daughter, Clementine of Milwaukee; two sons, Dr. Alex of Chicago and Carl of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister, Mrs. George Urban and a brother, Albert Kolanczyk preceded her in death. Funeral services for Mrs. Malek will be held at 10 am Wednesday at St. Boniface Church of this city. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, south of Milwaukee(sic). Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 17, 1947 page 17 ******* (Note: The cemetery is south of Manitowoc)
FRANCES PETERSON Mrs. Frances Peterson, 74, of the Town of Cato, died Thursday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, where she had been taken on Wednesday after havig suffered a heart attack at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 at the Berge Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Town of Newton Cemetery. The body will lie in state tonight at the funeral home. Mrs. Peterson was born in the Town of Newton on Nov. 10, 1866. Her husband, Peter Peterson, died ten years ago. Survivors are one nephew and several nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 21, 1941 page 20
PETER PITSCH From Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1895: Death on Mon. of John P. Pitsch, a well-known citizen of our city, after a long illness with a liver condition. The deceased, who was born 17 June 1838 in Bidingen, Kreis Merzig, Trier, formerly lived in Newton but for the last many years had a store here on the corner of Main and Marshall Streets. He is survived by his widow and 3 grown children. The burial took place yesterday. The funeral service was conducted at the local Catholic Church, following which the casket was taken to Newton and buried in St. Peters Cemetery next to the body of his first wife.
ARTHUR ROCK DIES IN MILWAUKEE Dr. Arthur A. Rock, 60, a retired physician, died yesterday at a sanatorium. He came to Milwaukee 43 years ago from Manitowoc, where he was born. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., July 18, 1936 page 1 ******* Funeral services for Dr. Arthur Rock, 60, a native of Manitowoc, who died at Milwaukee Saturday will be held there Tuesday at 8 am from the St. Bernard's church. Burial will take place in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 20, 1936 page 20
JOSEPH SCHERER Death Mon., after a short illness, of 35-yr. old Joseph Scherer who resided about 4 miles from Manitowoc on the so-called Lake Shore Road. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral will be held this morning in the local St. Boniface Church followed by interment in the Catholic Cemetery in Newton. Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1903 ******* Joseph Scherer, aged 40, died at his home in Newton Monday after a long illness from consumption. He was one of the well known farmers of the section and was held in high esteem. A widow and four children mourn his demise. The funeral took place from St. Boniface church, this city, this morning and interment was at Newton. Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1903 ******* (1900 Newton twp. census: Joseph Scherer age 32; Josephine 31 she had 3 children, 2 living; George 6; Edward 2) ******* Joseph Scherer birth: 19 March 1868 Wisconsin death: 11 May 1903 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Newton residence: 1903 Newton, Wis. father: Mattes Scherer mother: Elizabeth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOSEPHINE SCHERER Josephine nee Wild (May 10, 1869-June 2, 1939 wife of Joseph Scherer [married June 27, 1893 in City of Manitowoc Joseph was born in the Town of Newton of Mathias Scherer and Elizabeth Backes] daughter of Mathias Wild and Susanna Fisch died from "heart disease, myocardial degeneration, gastric hemorrhage and peptic ulcer ruptured" (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page) ********** Mrs. Scherer To Be Laid To Rest Tuesday Morning St. Nazianz, Wis.- Mrs. Josephine Scherer, nee Josephine Wild, of this village passed away at 7 p.m. last Friday at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc where she was taken Thursday afternoon. Death was due to a hemorrhage. Deceased was born in 1869 in Manitowoc county where with the exception of 10 years spent in Chicago, she lived all her life. For the last three years she made her home with her son, George, in this village. She was a member of the St. Gregory Christian Mother society of St. Nazianz. Survivors are two sons, Edward of Manitowoc and George of this village; six grandchildren, and one sister, Miss Anna Wild of this village. Her husband preceded her in death 36 years ago and three children, Joseph, Mathew and Elizabeth died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic church in Manitowoc, with interment in St. Peter's cemetery in that city, the Rev. Henry H. Letz officiating. Friends may view the body at the home of her son, Edward, on South Eighteenth street, Manitowoc. Unknown Paper Friday, June 2, 1939
PHILLIP SCHERER Death Fri. last week of the 5 mo. old child of 5th Ward resident Joseph Scherer, of convulsions. The little casket was buried Sun. afternoon at St. Peter's Cemetery in Town Newton. Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1896 ******** Phillip Scherer Wisconsin Death Index Name Phillip Scherer Event Type Death Event Date 01 May 1896 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0153 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** Phillip Joseph Scherer Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Phillip Joseph Scherer Gender Male Burial Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Death Date 01 May 1896 Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 0 Birth Date 07 Dec 1895 Birthplace Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Race White Father's Name Joseph Sherer Mother's Name Josephine Scherer "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Phillip Joseph Scherer Wisconsin, Death Records Name Phillip Joseph Scherer Event Type Death Event Date 1896 Event Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 0 Race W Birth Date 07 Dec 1895 Birth Year (Estimated) 1896 Birthplace Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis. Burial Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery St. Peters Cemetery Father's Name Joseph Scherer Mother's Name Josephine Scherer "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
ANNA SCHINDLER Miss (sic) Anton Schindler has returned to Milwaukee after attending the funeral here of her mother, the late Mrs. Anna Schindler. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 26, 1915 P. 3
MARIANNE STEPHANI Death of 74-year old Mrs. Marianne Stephani (nee Wagner), on the morning of 31 Aug., after a three-month illness. The deceased was born in Kroev on the Mosel, and came with her husband to Wisconsin in 1855 where they settled in Newton. The burial took place yesterday at St. Peters Cemetery in Newton, alongside her late husband. She leaves two sons – Wm. Stephani of Manitowoc, and Peter Stephani of Newton; also two daughters – one a widow of the late John Strauch in Manitowoc, and Mrs. Unfried of Chicago. Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1885
ALICE A. TOLLEFSON Alice A. Tollefson, 92, formerly of 116 East Church St., Mishicot, went home to her Lord on Monday, December 16, 2013 at her son, Wally's residence in Fond du Lac, where she was residing since November of 2008. Alice was born on April 22, 1921 in Manitowoc, to the late Walter and Sophie Andrastek Korlesky. She graduated in 1938, being the first child in her family to graduate from Lincoln High School. Alice was united in marriage to Oliver E. Tollefson on Feburary 7, 1942 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc and resided on the Tellefson family farm until they moved to Mishicot in 1950 and raised their nine children. He preceded her in death February 13, 1986. Alice worked at S.S. Kresges, Mirro Aluminum and while in Mishicot, at Y-Go-By restaurant with her good friends, Bernice and Agnes as a cook and waitress. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, reading, sewing and crocheting. She made many baby afghans, most of which she donated to the SAPAR Program in the Waukesha School District and when her eye sight starting failing, she stuffed little soft pets and ragdolls and gave them away. Alice is survived by her children, Philip (Phyllis) Tollefson, Pewaukee, Mary (Cris) Garcia, North Prairie, Ronald Tollefson, Green Bay, Walter Tollefson, Fond du Lac, Janice (Jerry) Soucoup, Two Rivers, Joseph (Deb) Tollefson, Kiel, Agnes (Tom) Fabian, Sheboygan and daughter-in-law, Sharon Tollefson, Forth Worth, Texas; a son-in-law, Mike Jadin, Green Bay; 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; her sister, Phyllis Andrewski, Oak Brook, Ill.; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Eugene Tollefson, one daughter, Martha Jadin, a daughter, Shelby Tollefson; a grandson, SPC John Tollefson, who was killed in Iraq in 2005; a granddaughter-in-law, Jeannette Tollefson and by her siblings, Joseph (Florence) Korlesky, Victor (Margaret) Korlesky, Florence (Florian) Budzys, Robert Andrewski, Anton (Adeline) Tollefson, Kenneth (Margaret) Tollefson, Eugene Tollefson and by her father-in-law and mother- in-law, Anton and Josephine Tollefson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot with the Rev. John Becker officiating with burial to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call after 9 am on Saturday at the church until the time of services at 11 am. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Tollefson family would like to express a very special thank you to the entire staff of Heartland Hospice of Fond du Lac and Dr. Robert Gahl, for the special care given to Alice during her illness. Your kindness will always be remembered. The Lambert Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 19, 2013
JOHN OLIVER TOLLEFSON John was the son of Walter and Mary Kochrosky Tollefson. He was a 2001 graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du lac, Wisconsin. He went on to receive an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Fond du lac before entering the military. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO., in 2004. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, with the 411th Military Police Police Company, 720th Battalion and the 89th Military Police Brigade. He was deployed in February 2005 to Iraq, where he proudly served his Country until the time of his death. The Army vehicle he was in hit a roadside bomb that had been planted there by extremists who are against our occupation forces that are in Iraq. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. Survivors include his father: Walter Tollefson of Fond du Lac; his mother: Mary (Dan) Steinman of Rosendale; sisters: Jessica Tollefson and her daughter, Kylie of Fond du Lac; and Kate Tollefson and her son, Brendan Boettcher of Fond du Lac; grandmothers: Alice Tollefson of Mishicot; and Delores Kochrosky of Maribel; his godparents: Bill and Janet Jensen of Fond du Lac; aunts and uncles: Eugene (Sharon) Tollefson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Philip (Phyllis) Tollefson of Milwaukee; Mary (Chris) Garcia of North Prairie; Martha (Mike) Jadin of Green Bay; Janice (Jerry) Soucoup of Two Rivers; Joe (Debbie) Tollefson of Kiel; Aggie (Tom) Fabian of Sheboygan; Nancy Haas of Fond du Lac; and Amy (Tom) Nigbor of Hayward; cousins; stepsisters; stepbrothers; his special friends: Brett Wiersma, Nate DeBoer, Chris Rathermel and Jason Engelhardt; many other friends, and his feline companion, Tubby. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Oliver Tollefson and John Kochrosky and his uncle, Peter Tollefson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on August 9, 2005 at Holy Family Parish-Sacred Heart Church, followed by military honors. The Rev. John Radetski officiating. About 450 family, friends and community members attended the service. Also in attendance were, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle-D, U.S Rep. Thomas Petri, R-Fond du lac, along with other city and community officials. He was cremated and a private family burial was held later. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, August 5, 2005 pg. A3
MATHIAS WILD (d. 1901) Death Thurs. last week of 81-yr. old Matthias Wild of dropsy at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Scherer. The deceased was born in 1818 and came to America as a youth and has been a resident of our county since 1850. He is survived by a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning at St. Peter's Cemetery in Town Newton. Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901 ******* At the advanced age of 88 years, Matthias Wild, who for more than fifty years had been a resident of the town of Manitowoc, died Thursday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Scherer. Deceased had been a sufferer for a long time from dropsy and had failed rapidly in the past few months. Born in Germany in 1818, he came to America in early youth and located in Manitowoc county in 1850. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits and was prosperous, enjoying the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. Surviving members of the family are wife and eight children. The children are Peter and Matthias, of Colorado; Mrs. Philip Hein and Mrs. Mary Hein of this city; Mrs. Peter Geimer, Misses Anna and Elizabeth Wild, Chicago; and Mrs. Joseph Scherer of the town of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Peters church in the town tomorrow at 9 a. m. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 21, 1901, p. 1
SUSANNA WILD Mrs. Susan Wilda (sic), an old resident of this city, aged 65 years, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Scherer. Her husband died eight years ago. The following children survive her: Mrs. Peter Geimer, Misses Anna and Elizabeth Wilda of Chicago; Mrs. Philip Hein, Mrs. Jos. Scherer and Mrs. Mat Hein of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, June 24, 1909