PHILLIP LA BINE Death brought relief from long suffering, Philip Labine(sic), a lad who died at the home of his mother in this city on Monday morning. He had been sick for months. He was fifteen years of age. The funeral was held from St. Luke's church Monday morning. Deceased is also survived by two sisters. The Reporter, Thurs., May 2, 1918 ******** (died of possible Hodgkin's Lymphoma and some type of fever) LIBBIE LACHAPELLE Mrs. Libby La Chapelle, 62, a resident of Two Rivers for nearly 40 years, died early Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Rudebeck, 1617 23rd St., Two Rivers, with whom she had been resideing for more than two years. She had been recently stricken with a heart condition. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. La Chapelle, nee Libby Simono, was born at Coleman, Marinette County, on May 28, 1891, a daughter of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Niquette Simono. When she was 16 years old she came to Two Rivers with the family, where she had resided since. On Dec. 26, 1925, she was married in Two Rivers to Nagle La Chapelle, a mason contractor, who died in November, 1951. Surviving Mrs. La Chapelle are the daughter, Mrs. Rudebeck; four sisters, Mrs. William Scheurell of Manitowoc, Mrs. Peter Coeler of Spencer, Wis., Sister M. Clotilda of New York City and Mrs. John Kumbalek of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers, Ben of Green Bay and Frank Simono of Two Rivers, and three grandchildren. Mrs. La Chapelle was affiliated with the Third Order of St. Francis, the Altar Society of St. Luke Church, and the Columbus Home Association Auxiliary. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 27, 1954 P. 32 ******** Miss Libbie Simono, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Simono and Nagle N. LaChapelle of Marinette were wed this morning at 8 o'clock at the St. Luke's Church, the Rev. Father Hugo performing the ceremony, which was witnessed by immediate friends and relatives only. Miss Lydia Palzer attended the bride as maid of honor while Jerome Niquette was best man. Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride with wedding dinner served to thirty-five guests. The newlyweds left this noon for a wedding trip to Gary, Indiana, Eau Claire and Marshfield where they will spend two weeks and upon their return will make their home at 2100 Madison Street, this city. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Jan. 1, 1926 ******* [Elizabeth Lachapelle]
NAGLE LACHAPELLE Monoxide Gas Causes Death Two Rivers Worker Is Found Dead in Garage TWO RIVERS-Nagle La Chapelle, 62, well known local resident, residing just north of the city on Highway 147, was found dead of monoxide gas poisoning at the door of his garage Tuesday afternoon. Mr. La Chapelle, a machinist at the Manitowoc Ship Building Company, had been incapacitated since Monday because of an injury to his wrist, and had been working on his car in the garage, according to members of his family. In recent months, it was learned he had been troubled with a heart condition. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, who was summoned, described his death due to carbon monoxide poisoning and said there would be no inquest. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. La Chapelle was born in the town of Wausaukee, Marinette County, in 1889, a son of the late Tuffel and Ellen Le Clair La Chapelle. As a young man he was employed at Marinette, coming to Two Rivers 28 years ago. For many years he was a millwright at the Aluminum Goods Company, Plant No. 1, and later was engaged in the contracting business. For a number of years he was employed as a machinist at the Manitowoc shipyards. Surviving Mr. La Chapelle are his wife, the former Elizabeth Simono of this city, whom he married in 1925, and a daughter, Mrs. William Hudebeck of this city. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Nettie Richards of Marinette and three brothers, Nels and Joseph of Marinette and George La Chapelle of Escanaba, Mich. Mr. La Chapelle was a member of the Knights of Columbus council and also affiliated with the Holy Name Society of St. Luke's Church. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 16, 1951 P. 1 ******** Miss Libbie Simono, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Simono and Nagle N. LaChapelle of Marinette were wed this morning at 8 o'clock at the St. Luke's Church, the Rev. Father Hugo performing the ceremony, which was witnessed by immediate friends and relatives only. Miss Lydia Palzer attended the bride as maid of honor while Jerome Niquette was best man. Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride with wedding dinner served to thirty-five guests. The newlyweds left this noon for a wedding trip to Gary, Indiana, Eau Claire and Marshfield where they will spend two weeks and upon their return will make their home at 2100 Madison Street, this city. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Jan. 1, 1926
ALEX LA FLEUR (d. 1962) Alex La Fleur, 84, of 1016-20th St., Two Rivers, who retired three years ago after serving 26 years as the Second Ward supervisor and who had been in public service for many years earlier as a Two Rivers alderman, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A barber in Two Rivers for more than 50 years, retiring in 1954 at 76 from his shop at the east approach of the 17th Street Bridge, he was born at Manitowoc Jan. 3, 1878, son of the late Peter and Mathilda Pilon LaFleur. His father was a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and served in the Civil War. When Mr. LaFleur was three years old the family brought him to Two Rivers. When he was 13 he began to work at the old Mann Brothers Pail Factory at Two Rivers, and three years later became a barber's apprentice at the old Frank Schroeder shop on Washington Street. A short while later he became an employe at the shop of the late Perry J. Diehl on 16th Street, who operated also the first bowling alleys in the rear of the building. Mr. LaFleur then took over the operation of his own shop in the basement of the Wisconsin House Block at Washington and 19th streets. Several months later he moved to Chicago to pursue the trade and a year later he returned to Two Rivers to work for the late Frank Napiecinski in the present quarters of Western Union Telegraph Co. on Washington street. When Napiecinski took over the adjoining tavern quarters in his building, he placed Mr. LaFleur in charge of the barbership (sic). In 1912, Mr. LaFleur built his own ship (sic) at the 17th Street Bridge approach from which he retired July 14, 1954. Mr. LaFleur married the former Catherine LeClair, Aug. 20, 1900, at St. Luke Church. Her father, Capt. Louis LeClair, for years was master of the old Two Rivers towing tug, Temple Emory, one of the largest on the Great Lakes. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1950. Shortly after the turn of the century Mr. LaFleur began his long career in public life as alderman of Two Rivers' First Ward, serving under three mayors, the late Dr. J.R. Currens, Conrad Baetz and H.C. Gowran. Retiring after 18 years as an alderman, he began his 26 consecutive years on the County Board as Second Ward supervisor in 1932. He retired from the post in January of 1959. Mr. LaFleur was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke parish for many years. Besides his wife he leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Albert Kisten of Duluth, Minn., Mrs. Olin Bergbaken of Appleton, Mrs. Beatrice Sherman of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. John Tessen of Wausaukee, Mrs. John N. Koch, Mrs. Harry Hartel and Mrs. Ervin Dietrich, of Two Rivers; five sons, Lester of Manitowoc, Cyril of Adell, Harold of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Kenneth and Alex Jr., of Two Rivers; 46 grandchildren and 60 great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary by the Holy Name Society will be recited at 7:15 p.m. and the parish at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 24, 1962 P.3 ******** News Article: Alderman Rescues a Young Lady Alderman Alex LaFleur made himself useful Wednesday afternoon to the extent of rescuing a young lady from the chilly waters of the Mishicot River. The alderman was standing on Seventeenth St bridge when he saw a boat with a young lady coming down the river and making for the dock where the water is eight or nine feet deep. It was then that LaFleur said to his companion, "I'll bet a dollar that girl will fall in the river", and he made for the dock which she had reached when he was half way there. His premonition had proved correct. He heard her shouts and screams and hastily reached the dock which is four feet or more high. As alderman La Fleur's reach is limited he had some difficulty in reaching the young lady's outstretched hand as she supported herself on a small projecting part of the dock and Albert Simino helped him pull her to safety. The alderman from the first ward is ever ready in things in general as well as in his official capacity. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 22, 1922
ALEX (PAT) LA FLEUR (d. 1981) Alex C. (Pat) LaFleur, 57, of 3121 Division St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, September 13, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. LaFleur was born May 19, 1924, at Two Rivers, son of the late Alex and Ida LeClair LaFleur. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life, attended Two Rivers schools and married Janis A. Koeppen Nov. 18, 19?8, at Manitowoc. He had been employed with Manitowoc County the past 22 years and presently held the position of maintenance foreman at Manitowoc County Courthouse. Survivors include his wife, Jenis, a son, Michael of Florida; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jane and Ron Saunders of Madison, Susan and Michael Busse of Mishicot and Debra Miller of Manitowoc; two brothers, Kenneth and Harold LaFleur of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. John (Vera) Koch and Mrs. Ervin (Ruth) Diedrich of Two Rivers and Mrs. Otis (Sylvia) Bergsbaken of Appleton and five grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. A prayer service by Deacon William Klein will be 7:30 o'clock. The casket will remain closed. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1981 P. 3 ******* [bur. 09-15-1981/age 57] (19 May 1924/Sep 1981/SSDI)
CHILD OF ALEX LA FLEUR From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: A 7-month old child of Alex La Flower in Two Rivers died Monday. ****** (This is probably the proper place for this obit as this is where Alex La Fleur is. The actual death date is Mar. 8 on the calendar.)
IDA LA FLEUR Mrs. Ida LeFleur(sic), 82, of 1016-20th St., Two Rivers, died late Friday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. LaFleur, nee Ida LeClair, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 2, 1883, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Gauthier LeClair. She attended St. Luke Parochial School. She was married Aug. 20, 1900, at Two Rivers to Alex LaFleur, early Two Rivers barber who had been an alderman under the old mayor-council form of government and served as First Ward supervisor for many years. He died in 1962. She was a member of St. Luke Altar Society and the Two Rivers Homemakers. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Albert (Loretta) Kisten of Duluth, Minn., Mrs. John H. (Vera) Koch, Mrs. Harry (Evelyn) Hartl and Mrs. Ervin (Ruth) Diedrich, all of Two Rivers, Mrs. Olin (Sylivia) Bergsbaken of Appleton, Mrs. Beatrice Sherman of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mrs. John (Dora) Tessen of Amberg, Wis.; five sons, Lester of Manitowoc, Cyril of Adell, Harold of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Kenneth and Alex Jr., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Hallada of Racine, and Mrs. Agnes Clark of Milwaukee; a brother, Mark LeClair of Racine, 57 grand- children and 77 great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 7, 1966 P.12
MATHILDA LA FLEUR Mrs. Mathilda LaFlower, aged 69 years, died last Tuesday at the home of her son, Alex with whom she resided the past few years. She was born in Canada and came to this city when she was quite young. She was married to Peter LaFlower when she was only twelve years of age. Two sons and three daughters are left to mourn her death. Her funeral took place form St. Luke's Church last Friday morning. The Chronicle - Tues., Dec. 1, 1908 ******** *Note: She was placed here because her husband and son are here.
PETER LA FLEUR AN OLD SETTLER AND OLD SOLDIER GONE Last Saturday Peter La Fleur, an early settler of this portion of the county and a well-known resident of the Eastside, this city, breathed his last- departed for Elysian fields where the eternal camps of the dead are located. He had been a helpless invalid for years, being afflicted sorely with trembling palsy, and death brought to him welcome relief. He was born in Montreal, July 7, 1828. Came to this city in 1849 and made it his home most of his life. He served in the Union Army during the last year of the war, part of the time being in the 3d Wis. Rg. and the balance of the time in the 35th Wis. Rg. He leaves a sorrowing wife and several grown-up sons and daughters. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church this morning. From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 12, 1905 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: Death in Two Rivers Sun. of Peter La Fleu(sic), an old and respected resident of that city, following an illness he suffered for many years. La Fleu was born 07 July 1828 in Montreal, Canada, and came to Two Rivers in 1849 where he lived ever since. He served during the latter portion of the Civil War. The funeral was held Tues. morning. ********** Peter Leflower (sic) birth: 7 July 1829 Canada death: 9 December 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1905 Two Rivers father: Paul Leflower spouse: Madette Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALBERT LAFOND (d. 1907) Albert LaFond, a son of Peter LaFond of Kewaunee, died at a hospital in Milwaukee last Wednesday. The body was brought here for interment the following day. The deceased, a bright young fellow, 16 years of age, was employed on one of the government supply boats. The funeral took place from St. Luke's Church yesterday. The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 5, 1907 ******** (Per obituary, last Wednesday would have been Jan. 2) ******** (1900 Two Rivers ward 1 census: Peter Lafond age 46 b.1854; wife Anna b.1861; Albert 11; Cecelia 3; Marie 1; Margeretta 5/12) ******** (1910 Kewanee census: Peter Lafond age 56; wife Annie 48; Celia 13; Elmira 11; Roy 8; Arnie 6) (Note: There is no explanation for Roy) ******** Albert would have been in this cem. because Holy Cross, Two Rivers wasn't formed until about 1909.
ALFRED LAFOND (d. 1935) ALF. LAFOND, 89, DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Veteran Fisherman, Known As "Grand Old Man" Will Be Buried On Monday Alfred LaFond, 89, veteran Two Rivers fisherman, the last of the original LaFond family, died Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Omar Gauthier, 609 Marshall street. Mr. LaFond, who made his home here with a daughter for the past eight years, wrote his own obituary notice a few years ago in order to chronicle the events of his long career on the lakes. He headed a family of five generations. A native of Canada, he was born in 1845 and came to Two Rivers when a boy. He engaged in fishing with his father and later in life operated his own sailing boats. Later his sons joined with him in operation of the more modern gasoline propelled tugs. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gauthier and Mrs. Joseph Napiecinski, both of this city; and four sons, Alfred Jr., Edward, Henry and David, all of Two Rivers. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from St. Luke's church at Two Rivers. It will be a double service. His granddaughter, Mrs. Archie Gloe, who died this week, will be buried at the same service. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1935 P.2 ******** LA FOND RITES MONDAY TO BE DOUBLE EVENT Pioneer Two Rivers Fisherman And Granddaughter To Be buried At Same Hour Death Thursday off Alfred La Fond, 89, pioneer Two Rivers fisherman, came within four days after he realized a long cherished ambition to see his grandson ordained into the priesthood. Last Sunday, the Rev. Arthur Allie, grandson of the deceased, made his first mass at St. Luke's Catholic church at Two Rivers, Mr. La Fond, in a wheel chair the past few years because of amputation of both legs, expressed a wish to his daughter, Mrs. Omar Gauthier, to attend. He was taken to Two Rivers in a car, placed in a wheelchair and carried into the church. Later he joined in the reception for Father Allie at the Hamilton community building. On his return to the Gauthier home the deceased failed rapidly. Double Funeral A double funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from St. Luke's church, Two Rivers. Services for Mrs. Archie Gloe, a granddaughter, will be held at the same time. Mr. La Fond's death was the third in the family in a week. Mrs. Edward Kraftcheck, another granddaughter, was buried three days ago. Although retired for 25 years, Mr. La Fond was engaged in gill net and pond net fishing out of Two Rivers for more than half a century. He came to Two Rivers from Canada with his parents in 1853. Joining with his father in the operation of a fleet of sailing boats, he later turned to the more modern steam and gasoline craft. His sons became associated with him and when he retired they continued the business. Mr. La Fond was first married to Andreen Bachus in Two Rivers in 1865. She died in 1880. In 1902 he was married to Josephine Landree. She died in 1927. 60 Grandchildren. In addition to four sons and two daughters Mr. La Fond is survived by 60 grand- children, 71 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Eight years ago the deceased came to Manitowoc from Two Rivers to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Gauthier, 609 Marshall street. Five years ago it was found necessary to amputate his right leg below the knee and two years ago the left leg was amputated above the knee. Since then he lived in a wheel chair. The body is at the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers and may be viewed there until the hour of the funeral Monday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1935 P.10 ******** ALFRED LAFOND HAS HIS FOOT CUT OFF Alfred La Fond, Sr., for many years a resident of this city, but who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Omar Gauthier at Manitowoc for the past two years, had his left foot amputated at Holy Family hospital in that city on Wednesday. His many friends here will be sorry to learn of his misfortune. Manitowoc Times, Thursday, February 7, 1929 P. 2 ********* ALFRED LAFOND'S CHILDREN INHERIT A FORTUNE Last week the sons and daughters of Mr. Alfred Lafond of this city received notice that an uncle in Belgium had died and left them all his property. The deceased uncle was their mother's brother and his name was Henry Beaucheau. He was one of the early settlers of the Town of Two Rivers and for many years owned the farm on the Mishicot road now owned by Jos. Jacket. He was a native of Belgium and about 18 years ago sold his farm and returned to Belgium to live taking with him, it is said, a sum of money variously estimated from ten to twenty thousand dollars. The name he was known by here and the name that a brother of his who formerly lived in the Town of Mishicot was Bacchus. The information that he had made the Lafond children his heirs came through the Belgium counsel at Green Bay. The heirs are David, Alfred, Henry and Edward Lafond, Mrs. Frank Lonzo, Mrs. Charles Gauthier, Mrs. Oma Gauthier and Mrs. John Napeczinski, all of them residents of Two Rivers. The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 13, 1901
ALFRED L. LAFOND JR. (d. 1944) Alfred N. (sic) LaFond, 76, who helped organize one of the first fishing firms in Two Rivers, died early today at the Two Rivers municipal hospital. He had been ill over two years. He was moved to the hospital last Friday following a stroke from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Hermans, 1602 East street, Two Rivers, where he made his home. Funeral services will be held from the Jansky funeral home Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and at nine o'clock from the St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery there. Mr. LaFond was born in Two Rivers in 1867. His father formed a fishing firm in that city which the son was early associated with. He continued in this business until he joined the life saving station crew in the late 1880's and later left to become assistant lightkeeper at the Twin River point light. Mr. LaFond served in that capacity for several years and then returned to join his father in the fishing industry. He was married to Lydia Allie, a member of another pioneer fishing family, in 1888. She died July 10, 1920. When Alfred LaFond retired from the fishing industry in 1938 he accepted employ- ment in the shipping department of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, retiring nearly three years ago because of ill health. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. John Hermans, Mrs. Joseph Morency and Mrs. Clarence Cope, all of Two Rivers; Mrs. William Brabant of Sheboygan, a son Adolph LaFond of Oshkosh; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Napieczinski of Manitowoc and two brothers, Edward and David LaFond of Two Rivers. Thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home from Thursday at 2 p.m. until the hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1944 P.2
ALICE LAFOND (d. 1947) Mrs. Joseph LaFond, 84, native of Two Rivers, died Friday at the St. Marys home in this city. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers, with burial in Calvary cemetery there. Born Alice Shambeau in Two Rivers in 1863, she was married to Joseph LaFond. Except for two year periods in Ludington and Manistique, Mich., Mrs. LaFond spent her entire life in Two Rivers. Her husband, a veteran employe of the Aluminum Goods company, died in 1940. She is survived by two brothers, Edward of Two Rivers and John of Duluth, Minn., and three nephews and three nieces. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangle Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. Sunday, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 13, 1947 P.2
CHILD OF PETER LAFOND (MARGERETTA) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Feb.) Peter Lafond, who works as a fisherman in Kewaunee but who formerly worked here, brought the body of his child here for burial a few days ago. Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1904 ********* (1900 Two Rivers ward 1 census: Peter Lafond age 46 b.1854; wife Anna b.1861; Albert 11; Cecelia 3; Marie 1; Margeretta 5/12) (1910 Kewanee census: Peter Lafond age 56; wife Annie 48; Celia 13; Elmira 11; Roy 8; Arnie 6) ******** It appears that the child that was buried is Margaretta in 1904. Albert d. Jan. 2, 1907. Neither are on the 1910 census. The children would have been in this cem. because Holy Cross, Two Rivers wasn't formed until about 1909.
DELPHINE LAFOND STROKE FATAL TO MRS ALFRED LA FOND, LIFE LONG RESIDENT Mrs. Alfred LaFond, Sr., passed away at the family home, 1012 Twenty-first street, at 6:30 this morning, death being due to a stroke of paralysis. The funeral will be held Monday morning with services at St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be at Calvary. Mrs. LaFond was born at Mishicot February 19, 1853 and the family moved to Two Rivers when she was a little girl. She was twice married, her first husband having been Joseph Landree. She was married to Mr. LaFond twenty-five years ago and the husband with two children (sic), Howard Landree of Memphis, Tenn., and Victor Landree of Toronto, Canada, a sister, Mrs. Joseph LeMere of Sturgeon Bay and five grandchildren survive her. Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1927 P.10
ELIDE LAFOND Mrs. Mitchell LaFond, 78, nee Elide Fontaine, died Sunday morning at the home, 1915 Jackson street, Two Rivers. She had been in ill health for a year. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers and at 9 o'clock at the St. Lukes Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. LaFond was born in Two Rivers in 1866 and was married to Mitchell LaFond, pioneer in the fishing industry there, in 1883. Mr. LaFond died in 1935. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Anton Vaclavik of Two Rivers and Miss Nell LaFond at home; five sons, Conrad, Mark, Urban, John and Claude, all of Two Rivers. One brother, Ephriam Fontaine, of Sheboygan, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Mr. LaFond was a member of St. Luke's Catholic church and Altar society. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7:45, where the body may be viewed until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 25, 1944 P. 2
EPHEMIA LAFOND Infirmities of old age caused the death of Mrs. John D. Lafond at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Manuel Ruell on the Eastside Monday. Deceased was a resident of this city for the past forty-five years. Her husband by a second marriage died seven years ago. Her first husband was Vincent Gagnon and the result of this marriage was five children, Moses, Peter and Jos. V. Gagnon and two daughters, Mrs. Ruel and Mrs. S. Arsenal of Michigan. Mrs. Lafond was born near St. Thomas in the province of Quebec, Canada in 1835. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 27 1916
(LOUISE) INFANT LAFOND On Sat. morning, the family of J.M. LAFOND of Two Rivers, found the body of their infant dead in its cradle. Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1895 ****** Louise Lafond birth: 1 February 1895 Two Rivers death: 21 April 1895 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers father: Joseph Lafond mother: Hedwig Cayean Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
J. LAFOND Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of a child of John Lafond, Jr. of diphtheria. Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897 ******* John Randolph Lafond birth: 11 September 1893 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 23 August 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1897 Two Rivers, Wis. father: John Lafond mother: Sarah Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOHN B. LAFOND (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 Sept.) Death of 63 yr. old fisherman John Lafond on Sat. night after a sickness of 9 days. He leaves a widow and 3 grown married children. Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1897 ******* Mr. John B. Lafond sustained a stroke of paralysis last Wednesday night which rendered him unconscious for nearly two days and there left him helpless and almost speechless in which condition he still remains. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 21, 1897 ************ DIED Lafond - At his home in this city, September 26, 1897, John B. Lafond, aged 63 years. Deceased was born in Canada but came to Two Rivers with his parents in 1853 and has since made this city his home. His parents had six sons and one daughter when they arrived here. He was the oldest and the first to pass away. He and his brothers have engaged in fishing most of the time they have been here and he was considered one of the best posted fisherman along the lakes. He was a sunny-natured, kind-hearted man, honest in his dealings and upright in his conduct. He was buried this morning from St. Luke's Catholic church, a church he helped found and to which he was devoutly attached. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 28, 1897 ******* John Baptist Lafond birth: 13 March 1834 St.Francis, Canada death: 26 September 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1897 Two Rivers, Wis. father: John Baptist Lafond mother: Cekes spouse: Theresia Lafond Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOHN M. LAFOND (d. 1899 Death in Two Rivers on Sat. of 21-yr. old John Lafond of pneumonia. Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1899 ****** John F. Lafond birth: Two Rivers, Wis. death: 8 February 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1899 Two Rivers, Wis. father: Mitchel Lafond Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOSEPH LAFOND (d. 1912) Jos. O. Lafond, better known as "Baby", died at the age of 51 years last Friday. The deceased suffered from dropsy for some months and death came as a relief to him. He was formerly associated with Nelson Sanville in the fishing business. He is survived by a dutiful wife. The Reporter, Sat., Mar. 2, 1912
JOSEPH B. LAFOND (d. 1940) Joseph B. LaFond, 75, pioneer resident of Two Rivers, died at 9:30 Sunday evening at his home after an illness of eight years. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. LaFond was born in Two Rivers on June 15, 1864. He spent two years in Ludington, Mich., and about the same time at Manistique, Mich. He was a veteran employee at the Aluminum Goods Company, retiring because of ill health. The widow, the former Alice Shambeau, whom he married May 19, 1884 is the only immediate survivor. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the funeral Wednesday morning. Friends and relatives will recite the Rosary Tuesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1940
LYDIAN "LYDIA" LAFOND After suffering several weeks from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy, Mrs. Alfred LaFond passed away at her home on the Eastside Saturday. Her death brings a void in the hearts of her children and other relatives and friends, who appreciated her love and devotion. Deceased was born in this city in 1867. She leaves her husband and six children: Mrs. Frank Dassey, Mrs. George Rudolph, Mrs. Jos. Morency, Ada, Marcella and Clara, all of this city. The funeral was Monday morning form St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Thurs., July 15, 1920
MARGARET LAFOND FUNERAL OF PIONEER TO BE ON Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret LaFond, aged 88, nee Margaret Jourdain, will be held at nine o'clock tomorrow morning from the St. Luke's Catholic church with the Rev. Father H.J. Thuecks officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis which she suffered last Wednesday. Mrs. LaFond was a resident of this city for seventy-two years. She was the wife of the late Michael LaFond. She passed away at the home of Mrs. Thomas Hetue Tuesday evening. She was married to Mr. LaFond in 1857. Mr. LaFond died in 1914. Mrs. LaFond is survived by two sons, Michael of this city and Alfred of Gloucester, and one daughter, Mrs. George Barschow of this city. One sister, Mrs. M. White of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and three brothers, Joseph Joudain of Kewaunee, William Jourdain of Green Bay and Alex Jourdain of Chicago also survive. Twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 23, 1929 P.13 ********* THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. LaFond Receive Congratulations of Many at Two Rivers Congratulations of friends, neighbors and children were received by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell LaFond of Two Rivers on Monday, the occasion being the golden wedding anniversary of the couple. They were married in Two Rivers at St. Luke's church on the 9th of September, 1857, the maiden name of Mrs. LaFond being Margaret Jordon. With the exception of 8 years during and immediately following the war, Mr. and Mrs. LaFond made their home since their marriage. Mr. LaFond was a Union soldier during the war and since the war has engaged extensively in lake fishing. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Sept. 11, 1907
MITCHELL LAFOND (d. 1914) OLD TIMERS The Old Timers column will be continued as long as we find the persons who have a vivid recollection of the early days and who are entitled to recognition as Old Timers by having lived in this vicinity previous to 1856. The LaFonds comprise a larger proportion of the population of the Eastside than any other family. There was a time 15 or 20 years ago when the LaFonds, the Gagnons and the LeClaire families made up the majority of the french population of Two Rivers. But the LaFonds were always the most numerous. The family came here in June, 1853, consisting of the father and mother and six boys and one girl. Mitchel is the oldest one living. The LaFonds came from Canada like all our french citizens. The father had been working on a farm near Montreal and came to the states to improve conditions for the family. They came by steamer most of the way. Upon their arrival they made their home for a time with the family of Mr. Boupre' who was a fisherman here but moved to Green Bay a few years later. The LaFonds built a small house of their own near the river on the west side, a few months after their arrival here. Mitchel was 15 years of age when he arrived at Two Rivers. His father started in fishing almost immediately and Mitchel helped him. They caught almost all whitefish, trout were at that time as scarce as whitefish are now and there were no chub which now constitute a large share of the fish caught here. The whitefish have all been caught. The trout and chub have been planted and multiplied. Although whitefish have been planted, they have not multiplied and they are very rarely caught in the nets today. They are almost extinct. Just before the war, Mitchel went to Green Bay to fish and while there he volunteered and joined the army. This was in 1865. When his regiment reached Fort Leavenworth, the war was practically over and they were transferred to Fort Rice up on the Missouri River. The company of which he was a member dwindled down from 60 to 22. This was due to desertion. The lonesome life on the plains had no charm for most of the boys who had enlisted in the hope of seeing active service in the war. Mr. LaFond served nine months in the army. He went back to Green Bay after the war and shortly thereafter returned to Two Rivers. Here he engaged in fishing up to a few weeks ago when he sold his outfit to his son. The biggest haul he ever made while fishing was twenty-six years ago when he brought in 5,000 pounds of trout. He always fished with gill nets and used a mackinaw boat. On one occasion he was out in a severe storm. His boat was late in coming into port and there was talk of sending a tug out to search. It was decided however, that this would be useless as if LaFond was out in that storm he must surely be drowned by that time. He lost 2,000 pounds of fish one time when his boat was capsized. He and his son were trying to make port at Sturgeon Bay when they ran on the sunken pier or rib against the harbor pier. As there was a heavy sea their boat capsized and all the fish were lost. Mr. LaFond and his brother saved themselves by jumping quickly onto the pier. Mitchel LaFond was for several years a member of the Life Saving Crew when that branch of the service was a volunteer organization here. The government provided them with a surf boat. Oliver Pilon, deceased, was also a member of this Volunteer Life Saving Crew. The boys were sometimes called on to aid vessels in distress. Every time they responded they each received $10 from the government. Mitchel LaFond has just recovered from a severe illness. He does not feel as strong as he used to for in a few months his weight has dropped from 190 pounds to 140. Mr. and Mrs.LaFond are both living at their residence on 1012 20th St. on the Eastside. In 1907 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The Reporter, July 26, 1913 ********* ANOTHER PIONEER GONE Mitchel Lafond passed away early Monday morning at his home on the Eastside. He had been ailing more or less for some months but was up and around most of the time excepting the last few days. He suffered from stomach trouble. Mr. Lafond was born at Montreal, Canada in 1838. Mr. Lafond came to Two Rivers with his parents in 1853 when he was 15 years of age. His father started in the fishing business almost immediately and Mitchel helped in the work. He has been engaged in fishing since until his retirement a few years ago. The members of the Jos. Rankin Post G.A.R., those who were able, attended the funeral in a body. Mr. Lafond was for a time captain of the post. He volunteered into the army in 1865 serving 9 months. For several years he was a member of the Life Saving Crew when it was a volunteer organization. Mr. Lafond is survived by his wife, they have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1907. He is also survived by three sons, Mitchel and Jos. both of this city and Fred of Seattle and Mrs. Mary Stone and Mrs. Boutin. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from St. Luke's Church. The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 18, 1914 ********* THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. LaFond Receive Congratulations of Many at Two Rivers Congratulations of friends, neighbors and children were received by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell LaFond of Two Rivers on Monday, the occasion being the golden wedding anniversary of the couple. They were married in Two Rivers at St. Luke's church on the 9th of September, 1857, the maiden name of Mrs. LaFond being Margaret Jordon. With the exception of 8 years during and immediately following the war, Mr. and Mrs. LaFond made their home since their marriage. Mr. LaFond was a Union soldier during the war and since the war has engaged extensively in lake fishing. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Sept. 11, 1907
MITCHELL LAFOND (d. 1935) OLD FISHERMAN DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITY Mitchell La Fond, 72, Member of Pioneer Famiy, Will Be Buried Wednesday One of the last of the old commercial fishermen who engaged in the industry when mackinaw boats lined the dock of the old "French Side," is dead. He is Mitchell LaFond, 72, (photo) a member of one of Two Rivers' earliest fishing families, who died at his home at 1911 Jackson street, at 11:50 a.m. Sunday after a month's illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church, of which Mr. LaFond was an active member for more than half a century. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will read the mass. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. The body was taken to the residence from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home. Mr. LaFond was born in Two Rivers, Dec. 12, 1862, son of Mitchell and Margaret LaFond, who immigrated from the province of Quebec, Canada, more than 80 years ago, and were among the first families to settle on the "French side," now known as the east side. The elder LaFond's brothers, John, Joseph, Godfrey, and Frank, all of whom are now dead, also were engaged in the early fishing industry in Two rivers. Began at Age of 12 Mitchel Jr. was less than 12 years of age when he began to assist his father. Following the death of the elder LaFond, Mitchell continued family interests in the fishing rig, and for years he manned mackinaw boats. When gasoline engines replaced wind propelled craft, Mitchell LaFond became one of the first operators. He retired from the business several years ago and the present craft, the Claude L. now operated by his sons, Conrad and Urban, was one of his last ventures. He was married to Miss Mattie Fontaine Jan. 8, 1883. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. The deceased is survived by his widow, two daughters, Nell and Mrs. Anton Vaclavik, both of this city, and five sons, Mark of Algoma, and Conrad, Urban, John, and Claude, all of this city. One sister, Mrs. George Barshaw, and one brother, Fred of Gloucester, Mass., and eight grandchildren also survive. For many years Mr. LaFond was affiliated with the Holy Name Society of St. Luke's church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 15, 1935 P.9 ******* LaFonds Celebrating Their Golden Wedding Surrounded by their children and grandchildren, a few close friends and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell LaFond, both natives of Two Rivers, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday in their home, 1915 Jackson street. A pioneer in the fishing industry, having started fishing in his teens, Mr. LaFond retired from active work about six years ago, although he still maintains an interest in the partnership with his two sons, Conrad and Urban. They operate the boat, Claude L. Mr. LaFond was born in this city December 12, 1862. His father, the late Mitchell LaFond Sr., was born in 1837 at St. Thomas, located in the province of Quebec, Canada and came to this city to settle when he was ten years old. He was married here to Margaret Jourdain who is also deceased. Mrs. LaFond, nee Elide Fountaine, was also born in this city, her birthday being May 27. She is 67 years old. The late Rev. Father Welbus united the couple in marriage January 8, 1883 at St. Luke's Catholic church. Nine children were born to the couple, two of whom are deceased. The children are Nellie, Mrs. Anton Vaclavik, Conrad, Urban, Mark of Algoma, John and Claude. Among those to attend the celebration will be Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountaine of Kenosha, Mr. and Mrs. Mark LaFond of Algoma, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fountaine, Mr. and Mrs. George Barschow, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Vaclavik and family, Mr. and Mrs. John LaFond, Mr. and Mrs. Urban LaFond, Conrad and Claude LaFond, Mrs. Leona Malkowski and Miss LaVasser. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 7, 1933 P.11 ******* Sale of Fishing Tug Announced TWO RIVERS, (Special)-the LaFond Brothers fishing firm, operated by Conrad and Urban LaFond, whose family had been in the fishing industry for 90 years, retired from business today with the sale of its tug Claude L., a 40-foot Diesel powered craft, to Warren Bailey, of Menominee, Mich. "The way fishing regulations are at present," Conrad LaFond said, "it is impossible to continue operations." Two Rivers fishermen and the state Conservation Department have been engaged in a controversy for several years over the size of fishing nets. The LaFond firm is the second Two Rivers fishing concern to retire from busines within the past six weeks. Capt. Arthur J. Luebke, who had been fishing here for more than 35 years, sold his boat and retired early in September. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1943 P.11
NELLIE LAFOND Funeral services for Miss Nellie La Fond, 76, of 1915 Jackson St., Two Rivers, who died Monday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Miss La Fond was born April 10, 1886, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Mitchell and Elide Fontaine La Fond. She was a resident of Two Rivers her entire life and was a member of St. Luke Altar Society and the Promoters of Apostleship of Prayer. Surviving are two brothers, Urban, at home and John, of Two Rivers, and 14 nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Anton Vaclavik, and three brothers, Conrad, Mark and Claude, preceded her in death. Two Rivers Reporter, March 12, 1963 P. M-11
NEOL (NEAL) LAFOND Noel Lafond, one of our oldest residents died inst. Tuesday. His home was on the Eastside and he was 79 years of age last March and had been a citizen of this place since 1847. He was buried from St. Luke's Catholic Church, to which church he was devotedly attached. He was an upright mann and a consistent Christian and was greaty esteemed by those who knew him. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Oct. 6, 1896 ***** Noel Lafond birth: 1817 Canada death: 29 September 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: Joseph Lafond mother: Mary spouse: Ester Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
RAPHAEL J. LAFOND TWO RIVERS MAN DIES ABOARD SANTA FE TRAIN Ray (sic) Lafond, Enroute Home From West, Is Stricken Enroute from San Diego, Cal., where he had spent the past three years for his health, Ray Lafond, a Two Rivers man, died aboard a Santa Fe railway train at 10 'clock this morning, five hours before he was due to arrive at Chicago where he planned to transfer and reach his home here this evening. Messages received at Two Rivers at noon today told of the tragedy and announced that the body would be forwarded, reaching that city tonight or tomorrow. Mr. Lafond advised by physicians at San Diego that he had but a short time of life, expressed a wish to return to Two Rivers to be with loved ones when the end came and left San Diego several days ago, accompanied by a nurse. He was destined to disappointment, however, and this morning he suffered the attack that proved fatal. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lafond and left Two Rivers three years ago at a time when his health began to fail. Up to recently it was believed that he was improving, but a few days ago letters came saying that the end was near and that at his request, Mr. Lafond was being sent home. Then, while the family waited the home coming, the message of death arrived. Manitowoc Herald News, March 1, 1924 P.1 ******** YOUNG MAN PASSES AWAY AMONG STRANGERS Pining for his home in this city, while fatally ill in far away California, Raphael Lafond, aged 23, started his journey here with hopes of reaching the sheltering roof under which he was born but he passed away among srangers enroute on the train 100 miles from Chicago early Saturday morning. His father, David Lafond of this city who was waiting in Chicago to welcome his son, came here with the remains Monday. Deceased was employed in Los Angeles when taken ill three weeks ago and was removed to a San Diego hospital. He notified his parents of his illness and desired to come home at once. J.E. Hamilton, who is at his winter home in Los Angeles was communicated with and arranged to have the young man return here accompanied by a nurse. Deceased was born in this city. He finished his course in St. Luke's School and was for a time employed as clerk at Schroeder Bros. Company. An ambitious young man, he went to Milwaukee where he held a position of assistant manager of the Alhambra Theatre and then went west where he secured a positioin as traveling salesman. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning from the home, 1615 East St., with service at St. Luke's Church. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Lafond, the following brothers and sisters mourn his early death: Helen, Clement, Margaret, Esther, Harold, Wallace, Aelred, Victor, Jean and Gerard. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 7, 1924
ROSE LAFOND A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Lafond died last Friday. The girl was about nine years of age and her death was due to pneumonia. The father is now in the Klondike country. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., May 30, 1899 ******** 1899 May 26/LAFOND Rose/v.6 p.177 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ******** Name: Rose Lafond Gender: Female Burial Place: Two Rivers, Wis. Death Date: 26 May 1899 Death Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age: 8 Birth Date: 29 Apr 1891 Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. Race: White Marital Status: Single Father's Name: Frank B. Lafond Father's Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. Mother's Name: Julia Martell Mother's Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Name: Rose Lafond Event Type: Death Event Date: 1899 Event Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place: Two Rivers, Gender: Female Age: 8 Marital Status: Single Race: W Birth Date: 29 Apr 1891 Birth Year (Estimated): 1891 Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. Burial Place: Two Rivers, Wis. Cemetery: Catholic Cemetery Father's Name: Frank B. Lafond Father's Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. Mother's Name: Julia Martell Mother's Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** *Note: She was place here because record states she is buried here
CAROLINE LAFORCE Mrs. Caroline LaForce, 73, widow of Frank LaForce, who resided at Two Rivers for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roland Paquin in Milwaukee, Saturday. She had been in ill health for the past five months. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot in Calvary Cemetery. The rosary will be said at the funeral home at 7:45 tonight. Mrs. LaForce was born in Sacramento, Calif., July 25, 1867. On August 23, 1893 she was married in Chicago to Frank LaForce, a native of the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, and who has been employed on the lakes as a seaman. In 1907 the family moved to Two Rivers from Chicago. Mr. LaForce died in 1924. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. T. F. Kent of Chicago, Mrs. James Polzar and Mrs. Anton Burgard, Jr., of Two Rivers and Mrs. Roland Paquin of Milwaukee and four sons, Raymond of Lynbrook, Long Island, New York and Frank, Ervin and Charles LaForce, all of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Mary LaForce of Chicago; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 4, 1940 page 2 ******** (The obituary for Caroline (Tillman) leaves out that this is her second marriage and that there were 2 children from the first marriage/from researcher)
FRANK LAFORCE (d. 1924) Two Rivers news: Frank LaForce, ill for the last four years, died at his home here Wednesday morning. The funeral was held this morning with services at St. Luke's Catholic church and burial at Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mr. LaForce was a native of Carlton where he was born fifty-seven years ago and has been a resident of this city for seventeen yars (sic). He was a member of th (sic) Catholic Order of Foresters and Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his widow, seven daughters who are Mrs. Wenzel Plzar, Mrs. Anton Burgard, Jr., Miss Valeta, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Deal Bunker, Miss Bessie, Mrs. Mathilda Hodges, Mrs. Charles Swickard of Chicago,and Mrs. George LaFond of Algoma; also five sons, who are Frank, Erwin, George and Louis of Chicago, and Raymond of New York City. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 23, 1924 P.2 ******* The Aluminum Goods Co., during the past week paid two insurance policies on employes of the Two Rivers plant of the company recently deceased. Mrs. Mathilde Miller received $1500 insurance carried by her husband, Frank Miller, employed at Plant No. 1 at Two Rivers, who died Aug. 28 at age of 38 years and Mrs. Caroline LaForce was paid $1000 for death of her husband, Frank LaForce, employe of Plant No. 4, who died Aug. 20 at age of 57. Manitowoc Herald News, Mon., Sept. 15, 1924 page 5 ******** Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Fathers Hugo and Little, also Catholic Order of Foresters, the Knights of Columbus, the undertakers and all who spent floral tributes and spiritual bouquets. To those who gave the use of the cars, the pall bearers and all the friends and relatives who showed sypathy and assistance during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. The LaForce Family The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 29, 1924 ******** Insurance money realized from the group system of insurance carried for employes of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co., continues to be paid out promptly where death of an employe summons the bread winner of the family. Frank LaForce Sr., who was employed at Plant 4, Two Rivers and died on August 20, 1924 at the age of 57 years was insured thru the group system of life insurance for $1000 and this amount was paid by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company to Mrs. Caroline LaForce, wife of the deceased. The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 19, 1924 ******* (Note: Obit says Pioneers' Rest but he is in Calvary) (His obit mixes his children and siblings together/from researcher)
JOSEPH LAFORCE From death certificate (co. record vol.3 page 246) Joseph LaForce White Male 21 years. day laborer, Carlton, Kewaunee co. Wisconsin born 13 November, 1866 died May 8, 1887 cause: consumption at Two Rivers, Manitowoc co., Wisconsin was interred in the Catholic burial grounds Parents: Lewis LaForce and Sophia LaForce Rev. M. Welbes, 2 Rivers Wis. May 10, 1887 Nov. 9, 1887 ******* (1860 Two Rivers census: Louis LaFors age 29 fisherman; wife Sophia 30; Mary 1) ******** (Note: They were unable to be located on the 1870 census for Kewaunee or Manitowoc)
BARBABA LAHEY DIED AT THE AGE OF 91; Old Resident Passes Away Monday at Home of Her Daughter; CAME HERE AS A GIRL; Born in Ireland, Mrs. Thos. Lahey was Early Tannery Settler Mrs. Barbara Lahey, an old settler of this vicinity, came to the end of her long life when she passed away Monday morning, at the home of her daughter on the Eastside, Mrs. Steve Elliot. Deceased was close to her 91st year when she would have attained next April. She was born in Ireland and came to this country when a young woman settling here where she was soon afterwards married to John Lahay(sic) and resided on a farm for many years, a few miles north of here in the tannery section. They later lived in Racine a few years and since her husband's death about 20 years ago, Mrs. Lahay has resided with her daughter Mrs. Steve Elliott and family. Deceased is also survived by three sons, Ed of this city, Thomas, of Nome, Alaska and James of Los Angeles, California and one daughter, Mrs. Isaac Williamson of Seattle and a host of grand children and great grandchildren. The funeral took place this morning from St. Luke's Church. The Reporter, Two Rivers, Wisc., Thur. Feb. 7, 1918 (Note: The stone reads Barbaba)
CHRIST LAHEY Christ Lahey, son of Thos. Lahey of Two Creeks died very suddenly of heart failure last Tuesday evening. He was about 20 years of age and had but a few days previous recovered from a severe attack of diphtheria. He worked in the field all day Tuesday and died at about 8 o'clock in the evening. His death is supposed to have been due to the consequences of diphtheria. The Chronicle, Tues. 30 Aug. 1904, p. 1, col. 3 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: Death in Two Creeks yesterday morning of Christopher Lahey from diphtheria. His sister died from the same disease about a week ago.
EDWARD LAHEY LAHEY FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY Services to Be Held at St. Luke's Church Funeral services for Edward R. Lahey, 69, veteran carpenter here who died at Madison Monday evening will be held here Friday morning. There will be short services from the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home at 8:30 o'clock to be followed by services from St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 a.m. with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services Friday and the rosary will be said there at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. Edward R. Lahey was born at the tannery north of the city in 1870 and after spending his youth there moved to this city where he had since resided. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lahey. He never married. Survivors are a brother, James, a sister, Mrs. Ike Williamson, both of Seattle, Wash., and three nephews. Two Rivers Reporter, Wed., 19 July 1939 ************ Funeral services for Edward R. Lahey, 69, who died at Madison Monday evening after a ten day illness, were held here this morning. There were short services from the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home followed by services from St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 a.m. The Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiated and interment was in Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence, Elmer, Edward, Thomas, Howard, and William Elliott. Two Rivers Reporter, Wed., 21 July 1939
ELLEN LAHEY Ellen Lahey, daughter of John Lahey, farmer of the town of Two Rivers was buried from the Catholic church last Sunday afternoon. The Chronicle, Tues. 9 Mar. 1886
EMMA CLARIE LAHEY A little child of Mrs. J. Lahey of the Tannery was buried from the Catholic church yesterday afternoon. The Chronicle, Tues. 24 Feb. 1885
HANA (JOHANNA) LAHEY Rangeline: Mrs. Thomas Lahey who has been ill for the last six months is reported to be in a very critical condition. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 29, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Mrs. Thos. Lahey, an old resident of the town of Two Creeks, died last Sunday morning and was buried from St. Luke's church this morning. She was the mother of a large family, some of them being as yet quite young in years. She was in poor health for more than a year previous to her death. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wisc., Sept. 17, 1901 ***** Death Sun. in Two Creeks, following a long illness, of Mrs. Thos. Lahey. The funeral was held Tues. from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901 ***** Nero: Mrs. Thomas Lahey died last Sunday Sept. 15 and funeral took place Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Range Line: Thommy Lahey, eldest son of Thos. Lahey arrived home from Michigan last Friday after being absent for almost twelve years. He was sent for to be with his mother the last few days of her stay in this world. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Range Line: Died - Mrs. Thos. Lahey after a long and painful illness at the age of 51 years. Her husband and eight children survive to mourn her loss. All but her son Martin, who left for the gold fields of Alaska about three years ago and has not been heard from since, were at her death bed and funeral which took place on Tuesday from St. Luke Catholic church at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Death was Sun. 15 Sep. Death index: 1901 Sep 15 LAHEY, Johanna co. death index v.7 p.25 ***** 1880 census, Two Rivers: Thomas & Hanna Lahey, children Martin, Thomas, William. 1900 census, Two Creeks: Thomas & Hannah, 7 children at home, William, Christian, Maggie, Jennie, Hannah, George, & Clara, age 9. (Note: children Christian & Maggie/Margaret die in 1904 of diptheria) Johanna was born at Worcester, Massachusetts 10 January 1851 to Michael and Mary O'Conner, natives of Ireland; died at Two Creeks, Sunday, 15 September 1901, of exhaustion.-from death certificate Johanna Lahey is buried next to Thomas Reynolds...same type stones. After Johanna died in 1901, her husband Thomas Lahey remarried in 1903 (no record, per Ellen's obit) to Helena/Ellen Reynolds (# 89D, buried with Thomas Lehay). Ellen's 1st husband was Thomas Reynolds, who also died in 1901..Johanna Lahey was buried next to him. (The families must have known each other to bury Johanna & Thomas next to each other)
JOHN WM. LAHEY Last Wednesday Wm. Lahey, a young man living near the tannery of the Wisconsin Leather Company, north of this city, was accidentally shot while cleaning his gun, the wound causing his death within a few hours. It appears that he wished to get the breech from off the barrels and as it was somewhat rusted he put it in the blacksmith's forge to burn off the rust, forgetting that the gun was loaded. In a short time there was an explosion and he fell to the floor fatally wounded. The charge entered his abdomen causing an internal hemorrhage, and although medical assistance was immediately summoned it was impossible to save his life. He was buried on Thursday in the Catholic cemetery at this place. The deceased was a young man about twenty one years of age and his death is a sad loss to his parents and relatives. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1878
MARGARET LAHEY (d. 1904) Margaret Lahey, a daughter of Mr. Thos. Lahey of the town of Two Creeks, died last Tuesday of malignant diphtheria. She was 22 years of age and was brought home sick from Kewaunee a few days prior to her death. The Chronicle, Tues. 16 Aug. 1904, p. 5, col. 3 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1904: Margaret Lahey, the 22-yr. old daughter of Town Two Creeks resident Thomas Lahey, died Tues. last week of diphtheria.
ROZARIJE LAMAC Mrs. John Lamuch was buried on Monday of last week. She had been sick for a year or more previous to her death. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Jan. 28, 1896 ******** Rosa Lamach birth: 1853 Bohemia death: 18 January 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: Wencel Ramach mother: Kate spouse: John Lamach Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA LAMACH Mrs. Anna Lamach, 78, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Suhr, of 1022 21st street, Two Rivers Monday afternoon. She had been in ailing health several months. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock St. Luke's Catholic church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home from seven o'clock Thursday night and the rosary will be recited there at 7:45 Friday night. Mrs. Lamach, nee Anna Blahnik was born in the town of Two Creeks in 1866, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Blahnik. When a young woman she came to Two Rivers where 46 years ago she was married to John Lamach, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1904. Surviving Mrs. Lamach are two daughters, Mrs. Philip Suhr of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Charles Potter of Yreka, California, and three sisters, the Misses Mary and Josephine Blahnik of the town of Two Creeks and Mrs. Anton Schultz of Two Rivers. There are also four grandchildren, including Robert and Richard Suhr in the service, and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1945 P.2
BABY LAMACH (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Apr.) The director of the local National Band, Mr. Lamarsch(sic), has lost two children to diphtheria. Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1899 ******* This appears to be the same child: Jas. Lamasch lost a little son last Saturday from diphtheria. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 4, 1899 ******* (NOTE: Per photo of the National Band on this site, Anton Lamach was affiliated with the band. On the 1900 census for Two Rivers, it shows he lost 1 child. Only 1 child shows on the death index as dying in 1899: Death index: 1899 Mar 31/ LAMACH, Ruben/co. death index v.6 p.151
FRANK LAMACH Frank Lamach passed away at Wales Sanitarium Wednesday. His body was brought here Thursday morning. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Hugo officiating. Mr. Lamach had been a sufferer from tuberculosis or about three months. He leaves a wife and son besides several brothers and one sister to mourn his untimely death. A few years ago, Mr. Lamach was one of the stars of the Two Rivers champion basketball team. He was strong looking and athletic. He was a machinist by trade and up to a few weeks before his death was employed as such at the Hamilton Manufacturing co. The Reporter, Sat. Aug. 15, 1914 ********* Anton and Emil Lamach, who were here to attend the funeral of a brother at Two Rivers, returned to Philadelphia, Pa. Today. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tessar of Antigo were also here for the funeral, Mrs. Tessar being a sister of the deceased. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 17, 1914 page 2
JOSEPHINE LAMACH Death in Ludington, Michigan, on Thursday of Mrs. Anton Lanach (sic), a former resident of Two Rivers. The body was brought to Two Rivers and buried Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1906 ******** Mrs. Anton Lamach died at Ludington last Tuesday. Her remains were brought here for burial on Wednesday. Interment took place Thursday from the Sacred Heart Church. The deceased is survived by a mourning husband, a brother and one sister, Mr. Frank and Mrs. Anton Hronek. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., Oct. 13, 1906 ********** In our obituary mention of Mrs. Anton Lamach last week, we should have said that the decedent was survived by a mourning husband, an eight year old daughter and one brother, Mr. F. Dett of this city and three sisters, Mrs. Anton Hronek of this city, Miss Mary Dett and Mrs. Bardu Schefcheck of Gibson. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., Oct. 20, 1906 ******** 1900 census Two Rivers: Anton (age 23) & Josephine (age 22, b. Dec 1877) Lamach. Married 2 yrs. Dau. Myrtle, 8 mos. 1910 census, Mason Co., Mich: Anton (33) & Nina (22) Lamach/Married 1 yr./ Dau. Myrtle, age 10./Wife was born in Mich, and Anton & Myrtle in Wisc. Dau. Myrtle is also in cem. #89B...she died in 1918
RUBEN LAMACH Ruben Lamach birth: 3 May 1898 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 31 March 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1898 Two Rivers father: Wenzel Lamach mother: Alvina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Note: The d. date probably should be 1899) (Co. death index: Ruben Lamach/d. Mar. 31, 1899/vol.6 p.151)
WENCEL LAMAC (LAMACH) OLD SETTLER DIES Wencel Lamach died at the ripe old age of 90 years at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Nick Beth. Several months ago the old gentleman fell and since has been failing fast. The deceased was born in 1820 in Bohemia. Fifty years ago he arrived in this county settling in the Town of Gibson, this county. For twenty years he has made his home in this city. The grandchildren who mourn over the good hearted grandfather are Jam??, Anton and Emil Lamach and Frank and Mrs. Nick Beth of this city. The funeral of Mr. Lamach took place at the St. Luke's Catholic Church Friday morning. Father Hugo performed the last sacred rites. The Reporter, Fri., July 1, 1910
JOSEPH LANDREE Mr. Joseph Landre, a resident of the Eastside, died last Friday morning of consumption. He had been ill for more than a year and was a great sufferer during most of his illness. His funeral took place from St. Luke's Church yesterday morning. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 29, 1899 ******** Card of Thanks We hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their generous sympathy and assistance during our recent sorrow and bereavement. Mrs Jos. Landre Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 29, 1899 ******** *Note: Tombstone death year is off.
ADELINE LANGLOIS Death New Year's Day in Two Rivers of Mrs. Oliver Langlois. She reached the age of 71 and leaves 10 children. Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1908
CLARA LANGLOIS Death claimed Mrs. William Langlois of this city, Sunday last at Alexian Brothers in Oshkosh where she had been for several months. Deceased was born in Kewaunee thirty eight years ago. Mrs. Langlois, nee Clara Racine Melra, was married twelve years ago to Wm. Langlois who with one daughter, Clarissa, survives. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from St. Lukes Church. No newspaper named, Jan. 1922 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Death claimed Mrs. Wm. Langlois of this city, Sunday last at the asylum at Oshkosh where she had been for several months. Deceased was born in Kewaunee thirty-eight years ago. Mrs. Langlois, nee Clara Melra, was married twelve years ago to Wm Langlois who with one daughter, Clarissa survives. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 19, 1922 ******** The happy culmination of a four year courtship took place at the altar of the Catholic Church at Kewaunee last Tuesday at five o'clock in the morning, when Wm Langlois and Clara Racine were united in marriage, the marriage was a quiet affair. Immediately after the ceremony the young married couple departed on a short wedding trip and arrived here Thursday morning. Some four years ago, Mr. Langlois, who was an engraver at the local (illegible) with A. B. Leyse, who at that time started in at Kewaunee with the Aluminum factory. Mr. Langlois, however, did not stay very long at the burg north of us, but during his stay he met the charming young woman who he now has made his wife; a four years of corresponding and an occasional visit came to a happy conclusion by their marriage. Mr. Langlois, the groom is a popular young man and his many friends wish him great pleasure in this, his new venture. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909
MOSE LANGLOIS Mose Langlois, Old Character Locally, Dies Familiar Figure About City for Half a Century Passes Death claimed Mose Langlois, 62, a familiar figure about the city for a half century, and a member of one of the first families to settle in Two Rivers, at the family home at 1921 Jackson Street at 1155 Sunday morning. He had been in ill health for more than a year confined to his home for the past two months. Known to Young and Old Mr. Langlois was known to old and young in Two Rivers for many years. He took sick a little more than a year ago. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from the Jansky funeral home to the St. Luke's Catholic Church at 8:30 o'clock, with the Rev. Father C.V. Hugo officiating. The body will remain at the funeral home until the service. Mr. Langlois was a son of the late Oliver and Adeline Langlois, who immigrated to this city from Canada nearly 90 years ago, and were among the first couples to settle in Two Rivers. Every one of their children was born and reared on the eastside. Survivors Surviving Mr. Langlois are two sister, Mrs. Francis Vaudreuil of this city and Miss Rose, at home, and three brothers, Joseph a retired policeman in Chicago, Charles, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer of Washington, D.C. and William at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 18, 1933 Page 9 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** (Note: The stone may have been made later and 1934 put on it by mistake)
OLIVER LANGLOIS Oliver Langlois, an old resident of this city, died last Friday morning. He was an honorable and upright citizen and a devout christian. His funeral took place from St. Lukes Catholic church on Sunday. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wis., Tuesday, April 2nd, 1895 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Oliver Langlois birth: 1827 Canada death: 29 March 1895 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Oliver spouse: Adeline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILLIAM LANGLOIS William Langlois, 86, of 1921 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a member of one of Two Rivers earliest families, one of the original engravers at Aluminum Mfg. Co. of Two Rivers, now the Mirro Aluminum co., and later for years an operator of a confectionery in the Rivoli Theater building, died early Wednesday morning at Alexian Brothers Hospital, Oshkosh, where he had been a patient a month. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Langlois, known since early manhood among his friends as "Husky", was born June 27, 1876, at Two Rivers, son of the late Oliver and Adeline Belrose Langlois. His parents immigrated to this county from Quebec before the Civil War. When a youth he was employed by the late Joseph Koenig and a short time later learned the engraving trade at the old aluminum firm at Two Rivers. Mr. Langlois engraved by hand thousands of aluminum novelties, including combs. In retirement he continued his trade by engraving trophies and jewelry for Two Rivers business establishments. Retiring from the Mirro firm in 1934, he continued the operation of a confectionery in the Rivoli Theater, operating it for 36 years. In 1909, he married the former Clara Racine in Kewaunee, who preceded him in death in 1921. He was a member of the St. Luke Holy Name Society and an honorary member of the Two Rivers Council No. 1947, Knights of Columbus. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Laurent, of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, March 27, 1963 P. T-5 ********* Funeral Services for William Langlois, 86, of 1921 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers confectionery operator and an early engraver, who died Wednesday at Alexian Brothers Hospital, Oshkosh will be at 9:30am Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10am at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3pm Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8pm. Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1963 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** (24 Jun 1876/Mar 1963/SSDI) ******** The happy culmination of a four year courtship took place at the altar of the Catholic Church at Kewaunee last Tuesday at five o'clock in the morning, when Wm Langlois and Clara Racine were united in marriage, the marriage was a quiet affair. Immediately after the ceremony the young married couple departed on a short wedding trip and arrived here Thursday morning. Some four years ago, Mr. Langlois, who was an engraver at the local (illegible) with A. B. Leyse, who at that time started in at Kewaunee with the Aluminum factory. Mr. Langlois, however, did not stay very long at the burg north of us, but during his stay he met the charming young woman who he now has made his wife; a four years of corresponding and an occasional visit came to a happy conclusion by their marriage. Mr. Langlois, the groom is a popular young man and his many friends wish him great pleasure in this, his new venture. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909
CLARENCE LAPEAN Clarence Lapean, 71, of 2316 Ninth Pl., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. The Rev. R. Thomas Peeters will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Lapean was born Dec. 23, 1897, in Marinette County, a son of the late John and Delvina Cuturia Lapean. When a young man he came to Two Rivers. He enlisted in the army and served in the field artillery at Ft. Sill, Okla. He was later employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 45 years, retiring seven years ago. He was a member of Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion, Holy Name society of St. Mark Church, and the 30 Year Club of the Hamilton Co. Survivors include his wife, the former Marie Lodl, whom he married Nov. 15, 1921 at Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Eunice) Lovio of Detroit, Mich., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Monday where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1968 P.9 ******* (22 Dec. 1896/Nov. 1968/SSDI) ******* Marriage of Clarence/Marie Lapean Miss Marie Lodl, daughter of Mrs. Wencil Lodl and Clarence Lapean, son of John Lapean, were united in marriage Tuesday morning at St. Luke's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Hugo in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Lillian Lodl and the bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Dowran Lepean. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon and dinner at the home of Mrs.Wencil Lodl. Mr. and Mrs. LaPean will make their home in this city where the groom is employed as a machinist. The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 16, 1921
MARIE LAPEAN Marie L. LaPean, age 96, a resident of Middlebeldt Health Care Center, Livonia, Mich., formerly of Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, August 14, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Livonia, Mich. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 1999, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest (sic) Cemetery, Two Rivers. Marie was born April 7, 1903, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Gabriel Lodl. In November of 1920, she married Clarence LaPean, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in November of 1968. Marie LaPean, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, moved to Redford, Mich., in suburban Detroit to join her daughter in 1971. Following the progressive complications of a stroke suffered in 1983, Mrs. LaPean was cared for at Middlebeldt Health Care Center, in Livonia, Mich. from 1992 until her death. Survivors include one daughter, Eunice Lovio, Redford, Mich. (suburban Detroit); two grandsons, Anthony Michael (JoAnn) Lovio, Edmond, Okla. (suburban Oklahoma City), Garrett (Martha) Lovio, Farmington Hills, Mich.; five great-grandchildren, Cheryl Lovio Taylor, Jennifer Ann Lovio, both of Dallas, Texas; Kurtis, Courtney and Kristen Lovio, Farmington Hills, Mich.; one brother, Edward "Polo" Lodl, Two Rivers; a special family friend Walter Mach, Redford, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Marie was also preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian Gauthier Hill, Adeline Miller, Alice Weber; four brothers, Joseph, James, Raymond and Victor Lodl. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Luke Catholic Church, from 9 a.m. on Thursday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1999 P. A2 ******** (07 Apr 1903/14 Aug 1999/SSDI) (Note: The newspaper had the wrong cemetery, as she is in Calvary according to the cemetery records) ******** Marriage of Clarence/Marie Lapean Miss Marie Lodl, daughter of Mrs. Wencil Lodl and Clarence Lapean, son of John Lapean, were united in marriage Tuesday morning at St. Luke's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Hugo in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Lillian Lodl and the bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Dowran Lepean. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon and dinner at the home of Mrs.Wencil Lodl. Mr. and Mrs. LaPean will make their home in this city where the groom is employed as a machinist. The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 16, 1921
WLADYSLAWA LECHOWSKIEGO TWO RIVERS PRIEST DEAD Father Lechowsky, Sacred Heart Polish Church, Dies at Chicago News has reached this city and Two Rivers of the death of Rev. Lechowsky of Two Rivers at Chicago where he had been in the hospital for some time. Rev. Lechwosky was in charge of Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Polish church at Two Rivers for eight years and through his efforts the congregation had erected a new church and parsonage the past few years. Taken ill some time ago, Father Lechwosky had been cared for at the hospital here and later was removed to Chicago under care of specialists. He was 58 years of age. The body may be brought to Two Rivers for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 15, 1911 Page 1
ANGELINE LECLAIR Death in Two Rivers on Thursday last week of 65 year old Mrs. Charles LeClair, a native of Canada; her funeral took place Sunday from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, July 21, 1898 ********* DIED- LeClair - At her home in the northern portion of this city on Thursday, July 14th, Mrs. Chas. LeClair, aged 65 years. Deceased was born in St. Francis, Canada, on Christmas, 1832, her maiden name being Adaline Lafond. She was an only sister of the original Lafond brothers, who settled here nearly forty years ago and whose descendants are now so numerous on the Eastside. She was married to Charles LeClair and bore to him three sons, Charles, David and Nelson and two daughters, Mrs. Anton Ebert and Mrs. Chas Bunkelman. Her funeral took place from St. Luke's church last Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., July 19, 1898
CHARLES LECLAIR Death Sun. in Two Rivers, after a long illness with cancer, of Charles LeClair. He was a long-time resident of that town having lived there since 1844. The deceased, who reached the age of 75, leaves 4 sons and 3 daughters. His funeral took place yesterday from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900 ********* CHARLES LE CLAIR ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE Last Sunday morning, Chas. LeClair, an old settler of the county and a well known resident of this city passed away. His death was due to cancer, which made him an almost constant sufferer for the past two years, but he endured his pain with heroic bravery and fortitude. Death brought him a welcome relief from pain and suffering. He was born in Canada on the 25th of July, 1825 and at the age of nineteen came here to reside permanently. He leaves four sons, Ferdinand, Charles, David and Nelson and three daughters, Mrs. L. Vodra of this city, Mrs. Olive Bunken and Mrs. Adelia Ebert of Seymour. He was an honorable man, a devout Christian and a kind and indulgent husband and father. His funeral takes place from St. Luke's church tomorrow morning. The Chronicle, Tues., May 22, 1900
REV. CLAUDE J. LECLAIR The Rev. Claude J. LeClair, 65, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Monday, April 20, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. A concelebrated funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Most Rev. Aloysius Wycislo, bishop of the Green Bay Diocese will be principal celebrant and Msgr. Orville Griese will deliver the eulogy. The Rev. Claude LeClair was born Dec. 31, 1915, at Two Rivers, son of the late Nelson and Theresa Colling LeClair. He attended St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., and was ordained by Bishop Rhode at The Cathedral, Green Bay, May 31, 1941. Father LeClair was assistant pastor at The Cathedral and superintendent of St. Joseph Orphanage, now St. Joseph Home, Green Bay. He had been pastor of parishes at Wabeno, Lakewood and Manitowoc. Father LeClair was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 of Manitowoc. Survivors include five brothers, Norbert, John, Lawrence and Victor of Two Rivers and Dale of Waukesha; five sisters, Miss Loretta LeClair, Mrs. Angeline Kummerow and Miss Constance LeClair of Two Rivers, Mrs. Dorothy Defnet of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Ray (Mary) Schultz of Wyandotte, Mich., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Leonard and Victor, preceded him in death. Friends may call at St. Luke Church, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1981 P. 3 ******** [Claude J. LeClair/bur. 04-23-1981/age 65 yrs.]
CLAUDIA LECLAIR Claudia, 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LeClair, of 1019 19th street, Two Rivers, died in a Milwaukee hospital Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Surviving are her parents, a sister, (Survivor omitted for privacy.), the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson LeClair of Two Rivers and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Herman of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 2, 1945 P. 2
INFANT TWINS LECLAIR The twin babies that were born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank LeClair died the same day. The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 18, 1921
LOUIS / LEWIS LE CLAIR CAPT. LOUIS LE CLAIR DIES SUDDENLY Last Friday Capt. Louis Le Clair died quite suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on the Eastside. He had been about town as usual up to a few hours before his death and the news of his sudden death was a great surprise to all who knew him. His wife died about three weeks ago and it is said that her death completely un-nerved and discouraged him. He leaves six children, three of whom are unable to care for themselves. They will, however, be well cared for by relatives. Louis Le Clair was about 38 years old and was born in the town of Mishicot in 1866. In 1881 he was married to a daughter of Collis Gauthier who born him six children, one of whom, a daughter, is married. He was a skillful and capable steamboat captain. Last year he had command of the steamer Welcome and he had been engaged to again take comand of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co's. towing tug, Temple Emery, a command he had held several previous seasons. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church yesterday morning. From the Two Rivers Chronicle, March 11, 1902 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Mar.) Capt. Louis Le Claire died Fri. morning. His wife had died about 3 wks. ago, so their 6 children have lost both parents within a very short span of time. The eldest is an 18 yr. old married daughter; the youngest is only 2 yrs. old. He had been captain of the steam tug "Temple Emery" of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. The funeral will be held today from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1902 ******** The orphaned children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis(sic) LeClair have been taken care of by relatives. One is taken by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Collis Gauthier, one goes to live with her sister, Mrs. Alex LeFleur, two are taken by Mr. Oliver LeClair, Menomonee and two are taken by Capt. and Mrs. Craite of Kewaunee. They are all in good hands and will be kindly cared for and properly reared. The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 15, 1902 ******** From death record volume 7, page 51 document 131 Louis LeClair born: 13 Sept. 1863, Mishicot, Wis. died: 7 Mar. 1902, Two Rivers, Wis./cause: collapse-alcoholic poisoning french canadian occupation: Captain/residence: Two Rivers, Wis. age: 38 yrs 5 mo 22 dys wife: Mary LeClair (deceased) parents: Oliver and Amelia LeClair, both born in Canada
MARY LE CLAIR (d. 1902) Le Clair: At her home in this city February 10, 1902. Mary, wife of Louis Le Clair, aged 38 years. Deceased was born in Two Rivers January 10, 1864. She was the daughter of Collis Gauthier, a well-known old resident of this place. About 19 years ago she was married to Louis Le Clair, captain of the steamer Welcome, and bore him 7 children, all of whom are living, the youngest being but 5 years of age. Her illness was of long standing but she was a patient sufferer, bearing up with christian fortitude while looking after the needs of her family of small children. Her funeral will take place tomorrow from St. Luke's church. From the Two Rivers Chronicle ****** The orphaned children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis(sic) LeClair have been taken care of by relatives. One is taken by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Collis Gauthier, one goes to live with her sister, Mrs. Alex LeFleur, two are taken by Mr. Oliver LeClair, Menomonee and two are taken by Capt. and Mrs. Craite of Kewaunee. They are all in good hands and will be kindly cared for and properly reared. The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 15, 1902 ****** From death record volume 7, page 51, document 128 Mary (Gauthier) LeClair french canadian born: 10 Jan. 1864, Two Rivers, Wis died: 10 Feb. 1902, Two Rivers, Wis/cause: Exhaustion - cephremia, (length 2 yrs.) age: 38 yrs 1 mo. occupation: domestic/residence: Two Rivers, Wis. husband: Louis LeClair parents: Callis and Mary Gauthier both born in Canada ******* From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death in Two Rivers on Mon. of 38-yr. old Mrs. Mary La Claire after a long illness. The deceased leaves her husband and 7 children. Her funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church.
MARY LE CLAIR (d. 1938) Mrs. Mary Le Clair, 80, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hayes, 1414 22nd street, Two Rivers, where she made her home in recent years. She had been in ill health two months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 830 a.m. from the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 9 o'clock from the St. Luke's Catholic church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. LeClair, nee Mary St. Pierre, was born in Two Rivers in 1857 and 63 years ago was married to Usep Le Clair. Mr. Le Clair died 50 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John Hayes, Two Rivers, and Mrs. F. W. Wolfe, Cleveland, O.; one sister, Alvina Boutte, Beloit; a step-brother, Frank Lonzo, city; and 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Beduhn funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1938 P.2
NELSON J. LECLAIR Nelson J. LeClair, 89, of 2822 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, early commercial fisherman at Two Rivers and former member of the Wisconsin Conservation Commission, died Tuesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 11 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. His son, the Rev. Claude LeClair, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. LeClair was born September 26, 1877 at Seymour, son of the late Charles and Angeline LaFond LeClair. He came to Two Rivers with his family as a young boy. He married Theresa Collins April 20, 1898 at Seymour and the couple settled at Two Rivers. She died January 9, 1963. Mr. LeClair was a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Society, a former member of the Manitowoc County Board, Wisconsin Conservation Commission and Wisconsin Fish Producers Assn., of which he served as president in 1947. He was an honorary life member of the Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus. Survivors include five daughters, Miss Constance, Miss Lorretta and Mrs. Arthur Kummerow of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ray Schultz of Wynodotte, Mich., and Mrs. J.J. Defnet of Alburquerque, N.M.; five sons, Father LeClair and Leonard of Manitowoc, Norbert of Rt. 1, Two Rivers and John and Lawrence of Two Rivers; two adopted grandsons, Dale LeClair of Waukesha and Victor LeClair of Two Rivers; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A son, Victor, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Thursday where the Knights of Columbus and the parish will recite the Rosary at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 16, 1966 page T7 ********* (b. 26 Sept. 1877/d. Nov. 1966/SSDI)
OLIVIER LE CLAIRE In Probate. State of Wisconsin Manitowoc County, SS. Probate Office, September 17th, 1866. In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the last will and testament of Oliver Leclair (sic), deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. WHEREAS, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Oliver Leclair, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas, application has been made by Mary A.D. Leclair, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according to the laws of this State. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the village of Manitowoc, in said County, on the 8th day of October, A.D. 1866, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will at 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, Geo. W. Barker, Co. Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, September 21, 1866 P.4
THERESA LECLAIR Mrs. Nelson LeClair, 84, of 2822 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, wife of a prominent retired commercial fishermen and former member of the Wisconsin Conservation Commission, died Wednesday morning at the family home. Mrs. LeClair, nee Theresa Colling, was born Feb. 20, 1878, at Seymour, a daughter of the late Leonard and Anna Baltus Colling. She was married April 20, 1898 to Nelson LeClair of Two Rivers at Seymour. The couple made its home at Two Rivers where she had resided since. She was a member of the St. Luke Alter Society and the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. J. J. Defnet, of Albuguerque, N. M., Miss Loretta, Mrs. Arthur Kummerow and Miss Constance LeClair, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Raymond Schultz, of Wyandotte, Mich.; seven sons, Leonard, and Father LeClair, of Manitowoc, Norbert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, John, Lawrence and Victor, of Two Rivers, and Dale, of Waukesha; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Lamb, of Neenah, and Mrs. Edward LeClair, of Two Rivers; a brother, Christ Colling, of Seymour, 15 grand- children and 12 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1963
THOMAS LECLAIR Funeral services for Thomas Francis LeClair, two-weeks old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Lloyd LeClair of 2618 Forest avenue, Two Rivers, were held Monday afternoon at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The parents, a brother, 14 months (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis LeClair and Mr. and Mrs. Franke Simino all of Two Rivers, survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 18, 1947 P. 2 ****** [Thomas Fran. LeClair]
USEB LECLAIR Death of 34-year old Eugene St. Claire(sic) last Mon. at 10am in Two Rivers. The burial took place on Wed., 14 Dec. Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1887 ******* (Note: per obit Monday was Dec. 12, 1887)
ALVIN LEICHT ALVIN LEICHT DIES, FUNERAL ON THURSDAY Early Settler Dies At Home Of Daughter In Waukegan; Came Here In 1884 Alvin Leicht, one of the city's best known old settlers, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Al Pearson at Waukegan, Ill., where he made his home for the past five months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel and at nine o'clock in St. Luke's Catholic church where he was a member for many years. The Rev. Father C.V. Hugo will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home. Mr. Leicht was born in Bavaria, Germany, September 15, 1852. In February, 1884, Mr. Leicht immigrated to this country and made his home in Two Rivers. For many years he resided on East River street, adjoining the Crescent Woolen Mills. Prior to retiring on August 1, 1929 he was an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company for 40 years, one of the oldest workers in the plant. He was a charter member of the Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Leicht is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Regina Rath of this city, Mrs. George Haag of this city, Mrs. Jacob Petri and Mrs. Frank Gebler, both of the town of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Al Pearson of Waukegan, and three sons, Isadore and Otto of Waukegan, and John of Bloomington, Ill. He also leaves a brother in Germany, and 40 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1933 P.12
******** VENERABLE COUPLE WED AT WAUKEGAN Relatives and friends here were informed Tuesday of the marriage at Waukegan, Ill., of two well known local people. Alvin Leicht and Mrs. Mary Messman, who both reached beyond the age of three score and ten. The two had planned being married at Sullivan, Wis., where Mrs. Messman was making her home with relatives. The bridal pair are expected home before the end of the week. The bride was a widow and had made her home in this city until a short time ago when she went to Sullivan. The groom was a widower and for many years has been employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., as a wood turner. The bride celebrated her seventy-third birthday just a week ago and she is a few months the junior of her husband. The Reporter - Fri., Oct. 2, 1925
ROSIE H. LEICHT Mrs. Alvin Leicht, mother of John Leicht of this city was buried at Two Rivers following her death there at the age of 66. She was an old resident of Two Rivers and a native of Germany. She had been confined to her bed for seven weeks when death came. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 12, 1921 P. 3 ******* Notes from Two Rivers: Mrs. Alvin Leicht, aged 66, died at her home in this city on Tuesday after an illness of several years. Deceased was born in Germany and was married to Alvin Leicht in October, 1878. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Isadore and Otto of this city and John of Manitowoc and six daughters who are: Mrs. Regina Rath, Mrs. Geo Haag, Mrs. Frank Gebler and Miss Alvina of this city and Mrs. Jake Petri and Mrs. Ed Sinkular of the Town of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1921
THERESA LEITERMAN Mrs. Peter (Theresa Flaherty) Leiterman, 87, route 3, Green Bay, passed away Thursday evening in a Green Bay nursing home. She was born September 11, 1890 in Stark to the late John and Hanna Flaherty. She married Leiterman in 1951. Surviving are four cousins, Mrs. Mary Jorgensen, Mrs. Harold Schultz, Mrs. Lucy Deml, all of Appleton; Mrs. Ethel Doherty, Green Bay; three step-sons, Clarence Leiterman, Sheboygan; Gerald Leiterman, DePere, Marvin Leiterman, Mill Center; six step-daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Barbara) VanRoy, Mrs. Floyd (Viola) Gegare, Mrs. Chris (Catherine) Tordeau, Mrs. Joseph (Esther) Tordeur, Clara Marie Frisque, all of Green Bay; Mrs. Norbert (Lilimae) DeCleene, DePere; 51 grandchildren, 80 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, April 30,, 1968; two brothers, John and Daniel; one sister, Margaret Stelzer; one step-son, Edwin Leiterman and one step-daughter, Alice Marinan. The funeral was Monday at St. Francis Church, DePere with the Rev. Tom Golden officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Denmark Press, Thurs., Oct. 6, 1977 page 8 ********* [bur. 10-03-1977/age 87 yrs.] (11 Sep 1890/Sep 1977/SSDI)
ADOLPHUS LEMERE Two Rivers news: Mr. A.D. Lamere(sic) whose illness we mentioned in our last correspondence, died last Tuesday eve, at the at age of 67. Deceased was born in Canada, in 1836 he came to Green Bay, in 1839 he was married at Manitowoc, and in the following year he moved to Two Rivers where he resided till the time of his death. He leaves a wife, seven children, thirty four grand children and six great grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 12, 1886 P.2
CATHERINE LEMERE Mrs. Catherine LeMere Dies at Her Home Here Death took from the eastside residents one of their best known neighbors when Mrs. Catherine LeMere, 67, was summoned at her home at 1031 Harbor street shortly after 10 o'clock Wednesday night. Mrs. LeMere, a resident of that section of the city for more than a half century, suffered a stroke of paralysis early in October and had failed since. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but she will be buried from St. Luke's Catholic church. The body will remain at the chapel of Wiebusch and Klein until the funeral. Mrs. LeMere, nee Catherine Sand, was born in Saxonburg, August 28, 1865, and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Magdalena Sand, pioneer residents of the Mishicot township. Fifty-one years ago November 1, she was married in this city to Peter E. LeMere, better known as Edward, an early coast guardsman and for years a star baseball player and turner. He preceded her in death seven years ago. Surviving Mrs. LeMere is a daughter, Mrs. J.P. O'Neill, Milwaukee, and three sons, Julius Edward, J. Frederick and Alvin LeMere, all of this city. There are also 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 1, 1932 P.11
ED PETER LEMERE EDW. LEMERE IS FOUND DEAD AT NEWTON DEPOT Two Rivers Man Had Made Escape Tuesday from Asylum Edward LeMere, former Two Rivers man who for more than thirty years has been a charge at the county asylum and who made his escape last Tuesday, was found dead on the floor of the North Western depot at Newton Sunday morning when the place was opened. LeMere's death was due to apoplexy, probably caused by exertion and exposure in his wanderings since he fled the asylum Tuesday. No inquest was deemed necessary. LeMere disappeared from the asylum Tuesday afternoon while the county board was making an inspection of the institution and the doors were open, and is believed to have intended to visit Two Rivers, where he had gone on previous trips when he escaped on several occasions. LeMere was traced as far south as Haven where he made inquiries as to how to reach Two Rivers and evidently headed north Saturday. He appeared at the North Western depot at Newton about 6 Saturday night and Sunday morning was found dead on the floor, his head near the stove. The body was still warm, indicating that death had occurred only shortly before the body was discovered. The body was placed aboard the North Western paper train and brought to this city and authorities notified. The remains will be taken to Two Rivers for burial there. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at St. Lukes church. Injured in Ball Game An injury suffered in a ball game many years ago when he was a catcher with the Two Rivers team and a star of the game, was responsible for the commitment of Mr. LeMere who had been a patient at the asylum for thirty-two years. In those days the catcher's mask was unknown to the sport and LeMere, while behind the plate, was struck in the face with a bat while catching. He never recovered and after treatment had to be committed to the asylum as incurable. In early days at the institution LeMere, who was a powerful man, was subject to attacks of violent dementia but in late years had caused no trouble except by reason of his frequent leave takings. On one occasion he made his way to Two Rivers, found an abandoned boat, calked and repaired it and with a piece of timber for a spar, made a sail and navigated the boat to Jacksonport, his former home, where he was later found and returned. Where LeMere spent the time from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday evening when he appeared at the Newton station of the North Western is not known but it is believed that the man had been wandering about the country between this city and Sheboygan and that the exposure and exhaustion which resulted was the cause of his death. Was 65 Years Old LeMere was about 65 years of age and is survived by his wife, three sons, Edward and Fred of Two Rivers and Albert of Milwaukee, and one daughter, Mrs. John Kline of Milwaukee. Every effort had been made to restore him but the injury was permanent and nothing could be done for him and because of the tendency to violence in earlier stages of the malady it was necessary to place him in restraint. Manitowoc Herald News, November 24, 1924 P.2 ********** News Article: E. Lamere(sic), an inmate of the County Insane Asylum, whose home was formerly in this city, escaped from the asylum early last week by jumping from a second story window. Policeman Wilsman and Deputy Sheriff Kappelmann captured him down the beach near Vodra's fishing shanty last Wednesday and returned him to the asylum. He resisted arrest and was taken only after a fierce struggle. The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 21, 1900
HANNAH LEMERE AGED TWO RIVERS PIONEER GONE Mrs. Hannah LeMere, Old County Settler Dies at Sheboygan After a continuous residence at Two Rivers of sixty-two years, Mrs. Hannah LeMere is dead, the demise having occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Moore of Sheboygan whom she was visiting. Decedent was one of the very first settlers of Two Rivers and occupied an old landmark there for many years. A number of children survive, none of whom reside here however. Mrs. Hannah Thayer, a Southside resident is a grandchild. The body of the decedent passed through here today for Two Rivers where the interment will take place. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Oct. 10, 1904 ******** Death Sat. in Sheboygan of 86-yr. old Mrs. Hanna Lemere, an old resident of the city of Two Rivers. She leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters. The body was taken to Two Rivers and the funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904 ******* DIED Lemere: At the home of her son, who resides in Sheboygan, Oct. 8, 1904, Mrs. Hannah Lenere, age 86 years. Mrs. Hannah Lemere was the widow of A.D. Lemere who was one of the first settlers in this city and who erected on the first frame buildings here. It was the hotel, Exchange, which he conducted for many years. Mrs. Lemere was born in Yorkshire, England, May 9, 1818, her maiden name being Hannah McIntosh. She came to America and to Manitowoc County when but a girl and was married to A.D. Lemere at Rapids when that place was the only settlement in the county. Three sons and four daughters survive her. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from St. Luke's church. Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 11, 1904 ******* (Note: Her stone is a year off and her age in the newspaper is 10 years off but I believe this is the right person) ********* (Order for Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of Hannah Le Mere, deceased-In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Tesament of Hannah Le Mere of Two Rivers, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Julia Henry, of Christal Falls, Mich. and Rose Moor, of Sheboygan, Wis., having presented to said Court their petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Hannah Le Mere died testate, at Sheboygan, in Sheboygan County, on the 8th day of October, 1904 (sic); that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioners are named therein as Executrix, and praying that said insturment be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Joseph Le Mere. 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 21st day of March, 1905, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by pulblication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated February 23, 1905. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge Burke & Craite, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 9, 1905 P. 8 ********** Name Hannah Mere Event Type Death Event Date 08 Oct 1904 Event Place Sheboygan, Wisconsin Page 0367 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
******** CONTEST RAISED OVER DISPOSITION OF LE MERE ESTATE. Contest has been raised over the disposition of the estate of Mrs. Hannah Le Mere of Two Rivers, who recently died at Sheboygan. A son Joseph Le Mere, to whom the homestead was conveyed prior to the death of his mother, is charged with having exerted undue influence to secure the property. A similar claim is also made by several heirs concerning $1400 received from the Chicago & North-Western Railway company in condemnation proceedings for the property mentioned. The children, through their guardian, have taken steps toward securing their alleged rights. One son is insane. The protest against the appointment of Joseph Le Mere as executor was disregarded by the court, the order for Le Mere's appointment having been given by Judge Chloupek in a decision rendered last week. Le Mere's appointment as executor does not, however, affect the contest over the disposition of the estate. This matter will have to be disposed of in the circuit court. The estate is valued at about $6000. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 30, 1905 P. 8
CATHERINE STOCKERT LENZ DEATH CLAIMS KATHRYN LENZ Lifelong Resident of County Is Dead At Hospital Kathryn (sic) Stockert Lenz; 69, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died at 3 o'clock this morning at Holy Family hospital. She had been ill for six weeks and death was due to complications. Mrs. Lenz was born in the Town of Two Rivers Oct. 13, 1864. She grew to womanhood there but has resided in the city of Manitowoc for many years. In recent years she made her home with a sister, Mrs. John Koch, 1030 South 13th street, who is the nearest surviving relative. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 7 o'clock Saturday evening. Funeral services will be held there Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1933 P.1
DELORES LEPINE Delores, ten months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lepine, Monroe Street, died Saturday and was buried Monday, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. Tho one of thirteen children, little Delores had a warm place in the hearts of her brothers and her parents and she will be sadly missed. The Reporter, Fri., June 1, 1923
FLORENCE LEPINE Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lepine, 1620 Monroe Street and family were saddened by the death last Thursday of their twenty months old daughter, Florence, who was a victim of pneumonia. Little Florence leaves twelve brothers and sisters. The family is a large one but the empty chair of little Florence causes much sorrow and her loss is keenly felt. The funeral was Saturday afternoon from St. Luke's Church. Card of Thanks We desire to express our appreciation and gratitude to our friends and relatives for sympathy and kindness extended us in our bereavement due to the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Florence. Jos. Lepine and Family The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 12, 1922
IRENE A. LEPINE Irene A. LePine, 76, of 2315 24th Street, Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning, September 6, 1986 at St. Joseph Hospital, West Bend. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Markquardt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. LePine was born May 4, 1910 in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Matthew and Ida Craite Kimmes. She married Clifford LePine on September 2, 1933 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. LePine was employed at Schwarz Manufacturing Company, retiring in 1977. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary, Two Rivers. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy LePine of West Bend; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Loretta and Louis Messman of Two Creeks and Genevieve Kasten of Sheboygan Falls; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 9 pm Monday where a parish memorial will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Sept. 7, 1986 page 19 ******* [Irene Antone. LePine/bur. 09-09-1986/age 76 yrs.]
ISADORE LESPERANCE ISADORE LESPERENCE, TWO RIVERS BOY, REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION ON THE WEST FRONT, IN FRANCE Word has been received at Two Rivers that Isadore Lesperance, Two Rivers, had been killed in action on the west front. He left with a contingent of honor men for camp about six months ago and was transported overseas with a National army division several weeks ago. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters residing at Two Rivers. This is the thirty-first casualty among Manitowoc county boys. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 04, 1918, Page 4 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Lesperance received a telegram announcing the death of their son, Isadore, who was killed in action on September 30. The deceased was 22 years of age and was born in Canada. He is survived by his parents, four sisters and six brothers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 7, 1918 ******** MILITARY RITES FOR HERO DEAD AT TWO RIVERS The City of Two Rivers has paid final tribute to three of its hero soldier dead whose bodies have been returned from overseas in three days, the funeral of Sergeant Harry Bartz occuring on Sunday, that of Private Isadore Lesperance on Monday morning and of Private John Nilles this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church. Military rites were accorded to each and the funerals were under the auspices of the Robert Burns, American Legion most which furnished pall bearers and firing squads. Private Isadore Lesperance, son of Octave Lesperance, was killed in the Meuse- Argonne by shell fire. He was a member of Co. I, 4th Infantry, 3rd Division, and left Two Rivers on November 19, 1917, and after a short period of training at Battle Creek, Mich., crossed overseas and saw front line service for months. His funeral was held yesterday morning with service at St. Luke's Catholic church. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 13, 1921 P.9 ********* THREE FUNERALS OF SOLDIER HEROES IN THE PAST WEEK Remains of Sergeant Bartz, Privates Isadore Lesperance and John Nilles Interred Here FULL MILITARY HONORS Impressive Church Services and a Large Turn-Out of American Legion That Two Rivers gave freely in the lives of its sons in the great World War was again made evident lately in the military funerals held here. In the past week the remains of three more heroes arrived from overseas to be interred in the city cemetery. The remains were those of H.H. Bartz, John NIlles and Isadore Lesperance. They reached Manitowoc Friday and were met there and brought here by Beduhn & Goetz, undertakers and rested in the chapel of that firm up to the time of funerals. About seventy-five members of the Knights of Columbus order from here attended the arrival of the Nilles remains at Manitowoc. The funeral of Sergeant Bartz wass held Sunday afternoon with services at St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev. W.G. Haase delivered an appropriate sermon in both the American and German languages to the large congregation in attendance. The services attending the interment of the remains of Private iIsadore Lesperance were held at St.Luke's Church on Monday morning and the Nilles funeral was from that church on Tuesday morning, Rev. Father Hugo preached a sermon at the services Monday morning. Rev. Father Kraemer of Algoma preached at the services of the Nilles funeral and Rev. Father Nilles of Charlesburg, Wis., a brother of Private Nilles read the mass. The remains of the three soldiers were attended from Chicago by a military escort from Camp Grant. The local Robert Burns Post, American Legion, detailed a guard of honor for the bodies day and night and accorded the usual honors of a military funeral, providing the pall bearers, escorting the remains into church and to the grave, where the farewell salute was fired and taps sounded. There was a liberal turn-out of legion men in uniform, the local Cavalry Company added much to the military aspect of the funeral cortege. Private John Nilles was one of the first to answer the selective draft call at Two Rivers, being at the time in the city of Algoma where he was in charge of a lumber yard. Private Nilles participated in the famous Argonne drive which resulted in his death in October, 1918. He also took part in several other engagements. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Regina Nilles, three brothers, Ben and Henry of this city and Rev. Father Peter Nilles of Charlesburg, Wis. He is also survived by two sisters, Kathlyn of this city and Mary of Charlesburg. Private Isadore Lesperance, Co. I, 4th Infantry was killed in action while taking part in the Argonne Forest Drive. His death occurred on Sept. 30, 1918 after serving in many other battles. He left here in November, 1917 and was stationed for three months at Camp Custer prior to going overseas. Private Lesperance was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Octave Lesperance who resides on the East side. He is also survived by six brothers, Delore, Arthur, Joseph, Edward and Clifford and four sisters, Florence, Evelyn, Dora and Mrs. Hugo Kasten all of this city. The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 15, 1921
BARBARA LEVANETZ AGED RESIDENT DEAD Mrs. Jos. Levenetz, 74, a resident of Two Rivers for the past 35 years, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Luebke, on Roosevelt Ave. Two daughters, Mrs. Luebke and Mrs. Grimmer and three sons, Henry of this city, Louis of Milwaukee and John of Whitewater survive. The body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz chapel where it remained until this noon, and burial will take place tomorrow morning at nine o'clock from St. Mark's church. Rev. Nilles officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1927 P. 11
EMMA LEVANETZ Mrs. Joseph Levanetz, 62, nee Emma Kafka, an employe for years of Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods company at Two Rivers, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday at the home of her brother, Joseph, route 2, Two Rivers, with whom she resided the past five years. Mrs. Levanetz completed 25 years service with the company last July. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from St. Marks Catholic church at Two Rivers with interment in Calvary cemetery there. She was born in Cooperstown in 1881. Later the family moved to Two Rivers. She was married 39 years ago to Joseph Levanetz who preceded her in death 28 years ago. Mrs. Levanetz was a member of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Ann's Altar society. Surviving Mrs. Levanetz are a daughter, Mrs. Lester Kirchen of Manitowoc, two sons, Raymond and Roy of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Anna Kafka, town of Two Rivers, and two brothers, Adolph and Joseph Kafka, town of Two Rivers. There are also seven grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 8, 1943 P.2
JOEL LEVANETZ Joel, two-day-old son of Raymond and Julia Kenville Levanetz, 1709 20th St., Two Rivers, died at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc Thursday night. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. Lawrence A. Stingle officiating, with arrangements in charge of the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Besides his parents the infant leaves four brothers, James, Jeffrey, John and Jerome; all at home; a sister, Judith, at home, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kenville of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1953 P.2
JOSEPH H. LEVANETZ (d. 1914) Mr. Joseph Levanetz died Saturday after having suffered several months from Bright's disease. He was born at Stangelville, Kewaunee Co., in1885. He has been a resident of Two Rivers for the past 20 years and since 1905 conducted a saloon on Washington St. Mr. Levanetz is survived by his wife, four sons, Henry, Joseph, John and Henry and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Grimmer and Mrs. Arthur Luebke. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church and was largely attended. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 24, 1914
JOSEPH LEVANETZ JR (d. 1916) The funeral of Joseph C. Levenetz(sic) who died at his home last week Thursday took place Monday morning from St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating. The members of the Bohemian Lodge Z.C.B.J. of which the deceased was a member attended in a body. Mr. Levenetz was born in Kewaunee in 1881 and has been a resident of this city for the past 19 years. Death was due to pneumonia. The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 25, 1916
WILLIAM LEVANETZ The eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Levanetz Jr., died last Sunday. The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 7, 1912
MARCELLA LEWIS YOUNG MOTHER STROKE VICTIM Mrs. Glenn Lewis, 34, Is Survived By 3-Weeks-Old Daughter TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Mrs. Glenn Lewis, 34, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, where she was taken after suffering a stroke last Tuesday. Her maiden name was Marcella Beitzel. She was born in Two Rivers Feb. 12, 1903. Besides the widower, survivors are a three weeks old daughter, Margaret; her mother, Mrs. Michael Beitzel; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Gilleg, Mary and Bernice Beitzel; and five brothers, Edward, Clement, Joseph, George and Donald. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke's church, the auxiliary of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and the auxiliary of the Elks. Funeral arrangements had not been completed today. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1937 P. 9 ******* Funeral of Mrs. Lewis Will Be Held Thursday TWO RIVERS (Special)-Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn Lewis who died yesterday morning at Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, after having suffered a stroke will be held Thursday morning at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., chapel at 8:30 a.m. and at St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. C. V. Hugo will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery instead of Holy Cross as stated yesterday. Tonight the members of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, of which organization the deceased was a member, will pray the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow at 8 p.m. Father Hugo will pray the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1937 P.9
ANNA LIERSCH MISS ANNA LIERSCH DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS; FUNERAL HERE Miss Anna Liersch, who has conducted a grocery store on Seventeenth street for a number of years died yesterday afternoon at the Joseph Schroeder home, her demise being due to a complication of diseases. The body will lie in state at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary until Thursday evening when it will be taken to the Joseph Schroeder home from where the funeral will be held Friday morning with services at 10 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church, Rev. C. V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be at the Catholic cemetery. Born November 22, 1874, Miss Liersch was fifty years of age and had made the city her home for many years. She is survived by her father, Ferdinand Liersch of Milwaukee, her mother having preceded her in death a few years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, January 26, 1927 P.12
FRANCES LIERSCH Death called Mrs. Frances Liersch, 1511 Seventeenth St., Saturday evening after a long illness. Deceased, formerly Frances Dietrich, was born at Milwaukee in 1854. One child, Mary, died when she was three years old. The other daughter, Anna, has always lived with her mother here. Miss Liersch has the sympathy of many friends in her bereavement. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 29, 1921
ANDREW LINDENAU Andrew Lindenau died on Friday night after a protracted illness of the stomach. Mr. Lindenau was born in Germany, 59 years ago. He came to this country about 15 years ago. During that time he acquired a home by his frugality and industry. Mr. Lindenau is survived by his wife, one son, Paul and three daughters, Mrs. Ed Orth, Mrs. Walter Grade and Mrs. Ed Albright. The funeral took place Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Sat., July 19, 1913
MARTHA LODL Martha Lodl birth: 6 December 1906 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 24 January 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Two Rivers father: Wenzel Lodle mother: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (From county death index: Martha Lodl/d. Jan.24 1907/v.8 p.112)
MARY LODL Mrs. Wenzel Lodl, 83, former Two Rivers resident who has been making her home for the past twelve years with a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Weber of 524 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc where she had been a patient for the past four and a half months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Herman J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Lodl, nee Mary Gabriel, was born Feb. 24, 1875 in the Town of Mishicot, a daughter of John and Anna Gabriel. In 1893 she married Wenzel Lodl at Tisch Mills and in 1880 the couple came to Two Rivers where she had resided until the death of her husband 12 years ago. Since she has made her home with her daughter. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church. Surviving Mrs. Lodl are four daughters: Mrs. Frank Miler, Mrs. Clarence LaPean and Mrs. Melcher Gauthier, all of Two Rivers and Mrs. Weber of Manitowoc; five sons, Joseph of Manitowoc and Victor, James, Edward and Raymond, all of Two Rivers; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels at Two Rivers after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1958 P.23
RAYMOND B. LODL Raymond Lodl, 72, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, January 6, 1988 at North Ridge. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Lodl was born June 12, 1915 at Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel and Mary Gabriel Lodl. He attended St. Luke Parochial School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum a short time and then worked at Crescent Woolen Mills until his retirement. Survivors include three brothers, Victor, James and Edward, all of Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Weber of Two Rivers and Mrs. Marie LaPean of Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, from 9 am Friday at the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 7, 1988 page 18
WENCEL LODL Wenzel (sic) Lodl, 77, of 1621 19th street, Two Rivers, died at the Two Rivers municipal hospital, Sunday night, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Catholic church in that city, with burial in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 tonight. Mr. Lodl was born in Bohemia in 1869 and came to America at the age of 21 years. He worked in a meat packing plant in Chicago for three years then moved to a farm in Two Creeks. On Oct. 30, 1893, he was married to the former Mary Gabriel of Two Creeks and the couple settled on his farm there until moving to Two Rivers in 1903. He was employed at the Aluminum Goods and Hamilton plants until his retirement 15 years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are the wife; five sons, Victor, Edward, Raymond, and James of Two Rivers, and Joseph of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. Clarence La Pean and Mrs. Melchoir Gauthier of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Elmer Weber of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Joseph Lodl of Tisch Mills and Matt of Denmark; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Schauer of Tisch Mills. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1946 P.2
GORDON LOESER Alton(sic), aged 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Loeser of the Eastside died Tuesday from the effects of a surgical operation. The funeral was held Thursday from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Thurs., March 14, 1918
EMILY LONZO (d. 1902) Death in Two Rivers on Fri. of Mrs. Emilie Lonzo. The deceased was born in Canada in 1826 and has been a resident of Two Rivers since 1853. She leaves her husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Mon. morning. Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902 ******* DIED Lonzo: At the home of her son, Frank Lonzo, Feb. 21, 1902, Mrs. Emilie Lonzo at the age of 76 years. Deceased was born in St. George, Lower Quebec, Canada, in 1826. She was married to Frank St. Peter in 1851 and soon after she and her husband moved to Fond du Lac and in 1853 they moved to Two Rivers. Three children were born to them, Mrs. Sam Boutotte of Oconto, Mrs. Mary LeClair and Mrs. Chas. Simono, in this city. In 1860 her husband died and in 1861 she was again married to Mr. Frank Lonzo to whom was born one son. Both husband and son, as well as the three daughters from her first husband, survive her. Her funeral took place from St. Luke's Church yesterday morning and was largely attended by old friends and neighbors. The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 25, 1902 ******** (Note: The tombstone appears to say Feb. 2, but the comma after the 2 is set further to the right than it should be for a 2. Her obituary says Feb. 21, and because of the gap I believe there is a 1 that doesn't show up. Which would make it Feb. 21 as the obituary shows.
EMILY LONZO (b. 1872) SHE WILL NOT GREET HIM WHEN HE RETURNS Over there in France the boys, they say, are cheered by news from home. But even from home there may come news that is sad and heartbreaking. And so it must be for a young man from this city, who is now with the forces in France, Arthur Lonzo. When he receives the news which means that, should he ever return home, the mother who bade him a loving and tearful farewell when he departed will not be here to clasp him to her arms. Mrs. Frank Lonzo, a native of Two Rivers, aged 46, passed away Sunday at the home on the Eastside after an illness of several weeks' duration. Deceased was a kind and loving wife and mother and christian lady. Besides a large number of friends and neighbors who are greatly saddened by her untimely death, she is survived by her husband, her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lafond and ten children, one more of whom, Urban, is in the U.S. Service, a member of the Coast Guard on the Atlantic coast. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church. But interment did not take place until today when the son, Urban, reached here. The Reporter, Thurs., July 11, 1918
FRANK LONZO (d. 1902) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Apr.) Frank Lonzo, an old settler of French descent, died last week. He had come to Two Rivers in 1845 and lived here ever since working as a fisherman, though he never became rich from it. He leaves one son and 3 daughters, his wife having predeceased him about 3 wks. ago. His funeral was held Sun. from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902 ********* DIED Lonzo- At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Simono, April 17, 1902 of old age, Frank Lonzo, aged 85 years. Mr. Lonzo was born in the Province Quebec in 1817 and came to this place in 1838 being among the first white settlers. He engaged in fishing for many years and was always regarded as an honest and industrious man. He was a most consistent and devoted member of the Catholic Church and for many years was a sexton of the Catholic Cemetery here. He was a most loveable man and earned the good will and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. His funeral took place from St. Luke's church last Sunday afternoon. The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 22, 1902
FRANK LONZO (d. 1938) One of Two Rivers' pioneer fishermen, Frank Lonzo, 74, died late last night following an illness of about two and one-half years. Mr. Lonzo fished off Two Rivers for the greater part of his life. When he was not engaged in fishing, he was employed by the old Two Rivers (remainder of sentence unreadable). Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the Beduhn funeral home at Two Rivers with services from St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. The Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo will officiate and interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Although in ill health in recent years, Mr. Lonzo still made his appearance at the F. Lonzo & Sons fish sheds quite frequently until about four months ago. The firm operates the tug Mallard. Associated with their father were Wallace, Arthur and Francis Lonzo. On Jan. 12, 1891 Mr. Lonzo married Miss Emily LaFond of Two Rivers. She died twenty years ago. Survivors are five sons, Wallace, Lester, Urban and Francis of Two Rivers and Arthur, Manitowoc, three daughters Mrs. Walter Mueller and Mrs. Charles Havlichek, Two Rivers, and Miss Lucy at home; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Boutette of Beloit; and 20 grandchildren. Mr. Lonzo was a member of the Catholic Knights. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home until the time of the funeral. The rosary will be said Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1938 P.2
HOWARD LONZO Howard, two years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lonzo, passed to an early rest having died Wednesday at their home, 2215 Monroe Ave. The funeral of the little lad who leaves his parents to mourn, will be from St. Luke's Church this Friday morning. The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1921
JOSEPH LONZO LONZO RITES WILL BE HERE Veteran Green Bay Barber To Be Buried At Two Rivers Funeral services for Joseph Lonzo, 88, veteran Green Bay barber who died at Green Bay Sunday, will be held in this city Wednesday. Following services at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 8:30 a.m., there will be services at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Two Rivers. Mr. Lonzo was married but his wife and two children died many years ago. The third child, a son, has not been heard from in years. The nearest survivors are a niece, Mrs. Peter Beeson of this city, and two nephews in Racine. In the eighties at Green Bay Mr. Lonzo conducted at barber shop. Later he engaged in the real estate business. He derived quite a sum from the sale of an invention during the Spanish-American war and nearly doubled his money in several large real estate deals in Green Bay. The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1935 P.2
OLIVER LONZO (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Feb.) On Fri. the body of O. Lonzo was brought here from Fort Howard for burial. He was an old settler and resided in Two Rivers for about 30 yrs., but the past few years he resided with his son in Fort Howard. He had worked as a commercial fisherman, was about 70 yrs. of age, and came originally from Canada. His wife preceded him in death about 15 yrs. ago. He leaves a son and 3 daughters. Burial was Sun. afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895
****** DIED Lonzo - At the home of his son, Jos. Lonzo in the city of Green Bay, Feb. 7th, 1895, Oliver Lonzo, at the age of 84 years. Deceased was one of the first permanent settlers of Two Rivers, coming here when it was little else than an Indian fishing camp and the original forests were untouched by the white man's axe. His first visit to this place was made over sixty years ago. About the time he settled here, a year later perhaps, a company from the East came here to establish a saw mill and engage in lumbering up the Neshoto and Mishicott Rivers. For many years he was employed in the mill and afterwards engaged in fishing. He made this city his home until about a year ago when he went to live with his son in Green Bay. He raised a large family of children, most of whom are still living. His wife died in 1881 and his body was brought here to be buried by her side. Jos. Lonzo of Green Bay accompanied the remains of his father to this city where they were brought for burial in the family lot in the Catholic Church. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Feb. 12, 1895 ****** Very Thankful Jos. Lonzo of Green Bay expressed himself as being very thankful for the kindness of Two Rivers people in aiding and comforting him at the burial of his father whose body was brought here for interment. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Feb. 19, 1895
TWINS OF FRANK LONZO The twins of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lonzo were buried last Saturday afternoon. The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 29, 1906 ******* (Per burial notice "last Saturday" would have been Sept. 22, 1906) (Note: Since the other cemetery with the Lonzo surname wasn't formed until about 1909, the twins are most likely in Calvary)
VIVIAN LONZO Mourn Death of Child The four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lonzo died this morning at the family home on Monroe avenue. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from St. Luke's church. Manitowoc Herald News, February, 12, 1925 P.7 ******* (Vivian Lonzo/daughter of W. and Anna Lonzo/d. 12 Feb. 1925/ Age 4 months/from St. Lukes Annual 1925) (Note: There appears to be 2 stones for this child. One much newer than the other.)
JOSEPHINE LOSSIN Mrs. Josephine Lossin, 60, who conducted a rooming and boarding house at Two Rivers for the past several years, died early last night at the Municipal hospital in that city. While she had been about her work as usual until the last few days, she had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 7:45 o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 8 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Lossin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomek, was born in Bohemia March 18, 1881 and came to this country with her parents when she was seven years of age. The family settled at Two Rivers. On September 7, 1906 she was married to Paul Lossin and the couple lived in Milwaukee for about seven years. Since then she has been living at Two Rivers. Survivors are one son, Edward, of Racine, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Yech of Ludington and Mrs. Frank Sanders of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home until the time of the funeral services and the rosary will be recited there Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1941 P.2
GILBERT LOUISEAU TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days, George Hallener (sic), his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups. Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active. Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers in early days before a railway was built. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1 ******** TWO RIVERS OLDEST RESIDENT IS DEAD, AGED 93 Gilbert Louiseau Had Resided in that City for 68 Years-Was Early Day Fisherman at Two Rivers Gilbert Louiseau, the oldest resident of Two Rivers and for sixty-eight years located in that city, is dead at the advanced age of 93 years. Death followed a general breakdown which occurred only a few weeks ago, Mr. Louiseau having enjoyed excellent health up to three months ago. Mr. Louiseau was born near Montreal, Canada. At the age of 25 he came, as did scores of other French Canadians, to Two Rivers to engage in fishing. He went by steamer as far as Green Bay and from there set out on foot for Two Rivers. Mr. Louiseau reached there without notable adventure except that he lost his way on one of the numerous logging roads leading to the main road and had to retrace his steps for eight miles before he got back on the Green Bay road. When he arrived at Two Rivers he invested what little money he had in a fishing outfit. At that time the harbor was not improved and only a small stream like a creek lead into the lake. Fishing was hard work. Some ? it was necessary to row seven or eight miles to reach port on account of calm or head wind. Sometimes fisherman were overtaken by ? storms periling their lives. ? was good. Mr. Louiseau often ? into port with his boat so ?..ed that there was great danger of being swamped. He often told of how the ? were sometimes called to man the fish boats in stormy weather ? the assistance of shipwrecks ? there being no Coast Guard, ? lighthouse in this vicinity the deceased also engaged in ? ? years at Neshota. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from St. ? Church at Two Rivers. Four daughters and one son survive, being Mrs. Peter Lafond, Mrs. Adolph ? and Miss Celia of Two Rivers, Mrs. Deroshia of ? and Charles of Rainy River ?. Manitowoc Herald News | Friday, June 27, 1919 | Page 1 ******** (right edge of article is very dark, hence all the ? marks) ******** OLDEST MAN CALLED TO REST Gilbert Louiseau, Aged 93, Dies at Home of Son-in-Law LIVED HERE 68 YEARS Was For Many Years One of the Hardy Fishers Here Gilbert Louiseau, aged 93 years, oldest man in the city, passed away Tuesday night at the home of his son-in-law, George Pilon, with whom he had made his home for the past 15 years. Deceased had resided in Two Rivers for 68 years and was for many years one of its hardy fisherfolk. Up to a few weeks ago, he was still in excellent health. He was born near Montreal, Canada. At the age of 25 he came, as did scores of other French Canadians to Two Rivers to engage in fishing. He went by steamer as far as Green Bay and from there set out on foot for Two Rivers. Mr. Louiseau reached here without notable adventure except that he lost his way on one of the numerous logging roads leading to the main road and had to retrace his steps for 8 miles before he got back on the Green Bay road. When he arrived here he invested what little money he had in a fishing outfit. At that time our harbor was not improved and only a small stream-like creek lead into the lake. Fishing was hard work. Sometimes it was necessary to row 7 or 8 miles to reach port on account of a calm or head wind. Sometimes fishermen were overtaken by severe storms periling their lives. Fishing was good. Mr. Louiseau often came into port with his boat so heavily loaded that there was great danger of being swamped. He often told of how the fishermen were sometimes called to man their fish boats in stormy weather to go to the assistance of shipwrecked sailors there being no Coast Guard station or lighthouse in this vicinity then. Deceased also engaged in farming a few years at Neshota. The funeral will be held from St. Luke's Church Saturday morning. Four daughters survive, Mrs. Peter Lafond, Mrs. Adolph Rudebeck and Miss Celia of this city and Mrs. Deroshie of Cheboygan, Mich. and one son, Charles of Rainy River, Minn. The Reporter, Thurs., June 26, 1919 ******** OLD TIMERS As the old settlers are rapidly passing, the Reporter will aim to give write up of every one it possibly can. About a column will be devoted to this feature each week. GILBERT LOUISEAU The French Canadians at one time comprised nearly half of the population of Two Rivers. For the French who settled here came from Canada. They engaged in the occupation of fishing almost without exception. Gilbert Louiseau was born near Montreal, Canada. His father died of cholera in Canada when Gilbert was only four years of age and when he reached manhood he received his share of the father's estate. The share was a piece of land 28 acres long and 2 acres wide. A peculiar feature of farming acreage in Canada is that the estates are all very long and narrow. Gilbert Louiseau left Montreal, Canada in 1851. He went by steamer to Mackinaw Island where he remained a little over a year working as a mason. He then started for this place going by steamer as far as Green Bay from whence he set out on foot for Two Rivers. Mr. Louiseau reached here without any notable adventures except that he lost his way on one of the numerous logging roads leading to the main road and had to retrace his steps for 8 miles before he got back on the Green Bay Road. Having a little money from his estate in Canada, he invested in a fishing outfit. At first he went to seining along the beach but soon he acquired a pound boat and nets and a mackinaw boat. At that time our harbor was not improved and there was only a small stream like a creek leading into the lake. Fishing was hard work. Sometimes it was necessary to row seven or eight miles to get into port on account of a calm or a head wind. The rowing and sailing fish boats in those days are now supplanted by the gasoline fishboat and the steam fish tugs. Sometimes, too, the fishermen would be overtaken by severe storms, periling their lives. Fish were cheaper then now, in those days selling at $3 per barrel. The price now is 9 cents per pound. Then almost all the fish caught were white fish and these are now very scarce. Mr. Louiseau often came into port with his boat so heavily loaded that there was great danger of being swamped. Had it not been for assistance from other fishermen, this would have happened on at least one occasion he says. The fish caught in those days were salted in barrels. Today salting is not necessary as shipments are delivered to market quickly and packing in ice is sufficient. As Two Rivers Point was always a dangerous place to pass in time of storms, many vessels were wrecked there. There was then no light house to guide the passing vessels and no life saving station to save those in peril of drowning. Mr. Louiseau tells of how the hardy fishermen were at times called to man their fish boats in stormy weather and go to the assistance of the sailors who were ship-wrecked. During a period of dullness in the fishing industry, Mr. Louiseau engaged in farming for a few years near Neshoto and then returned here and worked for the late Urban Niquette attending to the ash packing business. For the past 20 years he has lived in retirement which at the age of 87, he is still enjoying. The load of years seems as yet to rest lightly upon him. The reward of a temperate and contented life. The Reporter, Sat., May 17, 1913
MARY J. LOUISEAU A daughter of Gilbert Loiseau, aged 22 years was buried last Thursday. The cause of her death was consumption. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 30, 1895 ****** (1880 Two Rivers Census: Gilbert Lousean 53, Cicilia 39, Anna 19, Louisa 13, Charles 10, Mary J. 7, Cicilia 5, Margaret 3, Alemira 1.)
MARIANNA LUEBKE Mrs. Marie Luebke(sic), 74, of 1718-13th St., Two Rivers, died late Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Luebke, nee Marie Feuerstein, was born March 14, 1889, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Lurz Feuerstein. She was married more than 50 years ago to Walter Luebke at Two Rivers. He died 23 years ago. For many years she was an employe of Hamilton Mfg. Co. retiring 10 years ago. Surviving are a brother, Paul, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, May 3, 1963 P. T-3 ******** [Marie F. Luebke]
WALTER J. LUEBKE Walter Luebke, 53, lifelong resident of the county and veteran employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers, died late yesterday at a Rochester, Minn., hospital where he had been a patient since shortly after the first of the year. He had been in poor health since an attack of pneumonia five years ago. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed and will not be known until after the body arrives at the Jansky funeral home at Two Rivers late tonight. Mr. Luebke was born in the town of Two Rivers on Manitowoc Route 2, Jan. 19, 1887. He spent his youth there and moved to Two Rivers as a young man, living there ever since. Twenty-eight years ago last Dec. 25 he married Miss Mary Feuerstein. Survivors are the widow; one brother, Frank of Manitowoc, Route 2; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Wolters of Newton. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1940 P.2 ******* Funeral services for Walter Luebke, 53, who died at Rochester, Minn., Thursday will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Marks Catholic church at Two Rivers. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery at Two Rivers. Survivors are the widow, brother, and sister. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1940 P.2
ANTONIA MALKOWSKI Mrs. Antonia Malkowski, 83, a resident of Two Rivers for 67 years, died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julius Belz, at Two Rivers. She had been in failing health for more than a year. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart Catholic church at Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryzsek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Malkowski, nee Antonia Skortz, was born in Poland Dec. 20 1857 and came to this country with her parents at the age of nine. The family settled on a farm north of Two Rivers. In 1873 she was married to Peter Malkowski. She was a member of the Rosary society of Sacred Heart church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Julius Belz, and one son, Peter, both of Two Rivers; one brother, John Skortz who is 92 years of age and lives at Scheller, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Jacob Kraftchek, died about a month ago. The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home from tonight until the time of the funeral and the rosary will be recited there at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 21, 1941 P.2
FRANK MALKOWSKI Dies at Hospital Frank P. Malkowski died at the Holy Family Hospital last evening of diabetes. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 from St. Luke's church, Rev. Father Hugo officiating and burial will be at the Calvary cemetery. Deceased was Twenty-seven years of age and born in this city. He was a cabinet maker at the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. and was married to Leona Glesner who with two daughters and one son survive him. He is also survived by his mother, one brother Peter and two sisters, Mrs. Gust Belz and Mrs. J.J. Kraftcheck both of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 10, 1926 P.5
MARY MALKOWSKI Mary Molkowsky(sic), a young lady 19 years of age, whose parents reside in the northern part of this city, died yesterday of consumption. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 27, 1898
PETER MALKOWSKI Death Fri. in Two Rivers, after a long illness, of Peter Mulkosky. The funeral was held Mon. from the Polish Church there. Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904
NICHOLAS MALOY NICHOLAS MALOY, age 24 years, son of Mayor Maloy of Two Rivers, died at that city on Sunday last of consumption of the bowels. He has been sick for some years but bore his sufferings patiently. He leaves a wife and one child. His funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended, a number from this city being present. Manitowoc Pilot, July 24, 1879 P. 3
BARBARA MAREK Barbara Marck (sic) birth: 12 August 1872 Two Rivers. death: 23 June 1894 Two Rivers, Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: John Marck Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Note: The b. date does not match the stone date)
CATHERINE MAREK DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MAREK, 90 One of City's Oldest Residents Dies At Home of Son Mrs. Catherine Marek, 90, one of the oldest residents of Two Rivers, died at the home of her son, John Marek, 2314 Washington street at 10:45 Monday night. She was ill one month. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock Friday morning, with the Rev. Henry Schmitt of Birnamwood officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body can be viewed at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home tonight and until the time of services. Her husband, John Marek Sr., died 19 years ago. Besides her son the deceased is survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 26, 1935 P.9
JOHAN MAREK (d. 1917) John M. Marek, of Two Rivers, died at his home in that city at the age of 68. He formerly resided in Kewaunee county. He came to America 37? years ago and had lived at Two Rivers 27 years. A widow and one son survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 14, 1917, Page 3 ******* After two months of illness, John J. Marek, died at his home on upper Washington Street yesterday morning. Decedent was born in Bohemia September 16, 1849 and with his wife he came to America 35 years ago. They resided on a farm near Carlton, Kewaunee County until they moved to this city 27 years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, John, one of the stockholders and manager of the clothing and shoe department of the Two River Mercantile Co. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 13, 1917 ******* [John, Sr.]
JOHN J. MAREK (d. 1950) Marek, Merchant at Two Rivers, Dies Wednesday In failing health for the past two years, John J. Marek Sr., 65, identified with the merchandizing ield (sic) for nearly a half century in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, died at his home at 2314 Washington street, Two Rivers, Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning with a solemm requiem high mass at St. Luke's Catholic church, Two Rivers, at which four of his nephews will participate. The Rev. Henry Schmitt of Gresham, Wis., will be the celebrant, and will be assisted by the Rev. Leo Schmitt, Sturgeon Bay; John Schmitt, Two Rivers, and Mark Schmitt of Algoma. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers. Born in Carlton Mr. Marek was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county in 1885, a son of the late John and Catherine Smethena Marek. He attended the Carlton district school and when he was 11 years old he accompanied his parents to Czechoslovakia, where they spent several months. Upon their return in 1900 they settled in Two Rivers, where Mr. Marek has resided since. Attending St. Luke's parochial school Two Rivers, for a short period, he was less than 16 when he entered the employe of the old Mann Brothers "Company store", now the site of Montgomery Ward, Two Rivers. When the firm's successor, the Two Rivers Mercantile company was established, Mr. Marek became manager of its grocery department. He was vice president of the company when it was dissolved. Operated Grocery For 18 years Mr. Marek operated a grocery store on his property at 2314 Washington street, Two Rivers, now operated by Frank Kochorosky. Retiring from the grocery business in the middle thirties he became a salesman in the carpeting and rug department at Henderson-Hoyt company at Manitowoc, remaining seven years. The last five years prior to his illness in 1948 he was in charge of the furniture and rug department at Montgomery Ward, Two Rivers. Mr. Marek married Miss Rose Schmitt of Two Rivers in 1906 who survives with five daughters, Mrs. Francis Bauknecht, and Mrs. Hugo Hoffman, Two Rivers; Mrs. Clarence Dufek of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Richard Jungles, of Escanaba, Mich., and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon of Two Rivers, and two sons, John F. Marek Jr., Manitowoc, and Claude Marek at home. There are also 31 grandchildren. A member of the Holy Name society of St. Luke's church, Mr. Marek was also affiliated with the Thrid Order of St. Francis at Appleton. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday, where the rosary will be recited at 6:45 Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 21, 1950 P.18 ******* [John Joseph Marek] ******* John Marek and Rose Schmitt took the marriage vows Wednesday morning at St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 17, 1908
******** Last Wednesday morning at St. Luke's church Mr. John Marek and Miss Rose Schmitt were united in the bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was elaborate and impressive, Rev. Father Geissler officiating. The friends of the united couple crowded the church. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the invited guests at the home of the bride. Mr. Marek holds the position of manager of the grocery department of the Mercantile Company and has won the esteem of all who know him by his honest dealings. He is an ambitious young man and has gained the confidence of his employees by hard and faithful work. Miss Schmitt is a daughter of the lamented John Schmitt and has many accomplishments and good qualities. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip immediately after the wedding dinner and will visit with friends in several cities in this state. The Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 20, 1908
ROSE C. MAREK Mrs. Rose Marek, 74, of 1413-19th St., Two Rivers, widow of John J. Marek, longtime Two Rivers' north side groceryman, ???? ????. atack at her home at an early hour Friday. (sic) Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Herman J. Schmitz officiating. The Revs. Henry, Leo, John and Mark Schmitt, nephews of Mrs. Marek, will assist in the Mass. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Marek, nee Rose Schmitt, was born in Two Rivers March 20, 1884, a daughter of the late John and Anna Koch Schmitt. She was married Oct. 14, 1908, to John J. Marek at St. Luke church, Two Rivers. He died Dec. 20, 1950 in Two Rivers. Mrs. Marek was a member of the Third of St. Francis, Legion of Mary and Altar Society of St. Luke parish. Surviving Mrs. Marek are five daughters, Mrs. Francis Bauknecht, Mrs. Hugo Hoffman and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon of Two Rivers, Mrs. Clarence Dufek of Jordan, Minn., and Mrs. Richard Jungles of Cornell, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bartel of Manitowoc and Mrs. Mae Kopetsky of Edgwood Pt., Two Rivers; four brothers, John and Edward Schmitt of Two Rivers, and Joseph and Charles Schmitt of Algoma; 43 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 6, 1959 P.13 ******** John Marek and Rose Schmitt took the marriage vows Wednesday morning at St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 17, 1908
******** Last Wednesday morning at St. Luke's church Mr. John Marek and Miss Rose Schmitt were united in the bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was elaborate and impressive, Rev. Father Geissler officiating. The friends of the united couple crowded the church. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the invited guests at the home of the bride. Mr. Marek holds the position of manager of the grocery department of the Mercantile Company and has won the esteem of all who know him by his honest dealings. He is an ambitious young man and has gained the confidence of his employees by hard and faithful work. Miss Schmitt is a daughter of the lamented John Schmitt and has many accomplishments and good qualities. The young couple left on a honeymoon trip immediately after the wedding dinner and will visit with friends in several cities in this state. The Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 20, 1908
AUGUST MARTEN Death called August Martin(sic), aged resident of the Southside Wednesday. The decedent made his home with his son, Albert, the section boss of the C & NW. He was 81 years of age having been born in Pomern, Germany and coming to this county about forty years ago. He settled in Waupaca County and later lived at Eagle River until he made his home here with his son a few years ago. Eight children survive. The funeral occurs this afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 19, 1917
WILLIAM MARTIN Two Rivers news: William Martin, the young man of whose arrival here, and subsequently of whose illness we made mention some weeks ago, died of typhoid fever on Wednesday last. Contrary to the hope which was at first cherished by his many friends, that he would eventurlly (sic) recover from the sickness which seized him shortly after reaching home, his unimproved condition from day to day only served to convince those interested in his recovery that he had come home to die. That dire malady which has prostrated such a large number of young men of late, in this case took hold of one not able to withstand the attack. Thus with the last days of the old year has one more mortal gone to his last long rest. Thus has passed away a good boy, a kind hearted companion and the pride of an aged and sorrowing mother. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church on Saturday last. Father Peil of Manitowoc officiating. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 4 ******* (Per obit - "Wednesday last" would have been Dec. 28, 1881) From microfiche death index: William Martin/d. Dec. 28, 1881 ******* (Note: From 1880 Two Rivers census: William Martin age 26; wife Catherina Martin age 27; Joseph 7; Maria 5; Anna 4; Barbara 9/12 ****** Name William Martin Event Type Death Event Date 1881 Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 23 Race white Occupation laborer Birth Year (Estimated) 1858 Birthplace Two Rivers, Man., Co. Burial Place Two Rivers Cemetery Catholic Cemetery Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
CLARENCE H. MAUS Clarence H. Maus, 83, of 2116 Madison St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning, Feb. 5, at home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Maus was born Dec. 24, 1899, at Beaver Dam, Wis., son of the late William and Margaret Copatolier Maus. He attended schools at Beaver Dam and when he was 16 years old he entered the United States Navy where he served four years. Mr. Maus was later employed at Hamilton Industries retiring in 1971. He married Leona Greenwood, June 27, 1942. Mr. Maus was a member of Knights of Columbus, Men of St. Luke and Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Leona; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Orville Maus of Oshkosh and a cousin, Virginia Bahr of Oshkosh. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, where a family memorial and Knights of Columbus service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1983 P. 3 ******** [bur. 02-09-1983/age 83 yrs.] (24 Dec 1899/Feb 1983/SSDI)
LEONA VIOLET MAUS Leona Maus, 83, of 1413 19th Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, May 11, 1989 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Maus was born July 4, 1905 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late James Greenwood Sr. and Mary Bonk. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School. She married Clarence Maus in 1942 in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Maus was employed at Mirro Aluminum for many years. She was an active member of KC Auxiliary, St. Lukes Ladies Society and Senior Center. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marie Krejcarek of West Allis, Jacqueline Greenwood of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Adele Greenwood and Mrs. Genevieve Greenwood, both of Two Rivers; a number of nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 7 pm Sunday. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 pm Sunday evening. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 11, 1989 page B12 ******** [bur. 05-15-1989/age 83 yrs.] (04 Jul 1905/May 1989/SSDI)
BENEDICT MAYER Death in Two Rivers Saturday of Benedikt Mayer. The deceased was born 28 December 1834 in Schonenwald, Baden, and came to America in 1855. He landed in New Orleans and two years later made his way to Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Town Gibson. Since 1861 he has been living in the city of Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908
******** Benedict Mayer, an old resident of this city, died at his home here at noon last Saturday. He was 74 years of age and ws born on December 28th, 1834 at Schonewald, Baden, Germany and came to this country in 1855 landing at New Orleans, where he was employed about two years. He came to Manitowoc County in 1857 and located on a farm in the Town of Gibson and was married a few years later to Miss Lindemann who bore him two children, August and Lena. His wife died three years after their marriage. A few years after the death of his first wife, he was married to Miss Mayer of Gibson who died in 1876. No children resulted from this marriage. In 1888 he was married to Mrs. Pfeffer of Appleton and two children were born to them. Mr. Mayer came to Two Rivers in 1861 and was a foreman in the paint shop of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company for a number of years, after which he established himself in the mercantile business which he continued to manage for nearly twenty years. He was a splendid citizen, a true Christian and a devoted husband and father and the large attendance at his funeral is evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. The Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 18. 1908 ******** The following persons came here to attend the funeral of Benedict Mayer last Tuesday, Mrs. Louise DeGuire of Appleton, Mrs. Joe DeGuire of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herman Spaeth of Sheboyga, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pfeffer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woelfert, Mrs. Susie Pfeffer, Mrs. katie Dreis, Mrs. Martin Kappes, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Werra, of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. John Breider, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Breider, Frank and Fred Grimm, Rudolph and William Reich, Mrs. Frederica Reich of Mishicot. The Chronicle Tues., Aug. 25, 1908
DAUGHTER OF BENEDICT MAYER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Dec.) Also, death today of the 4 mo. old daughter of Benedict Meyer(sic). The funeral will be held next Sun. in the Catholic Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 24, Dec. 1891 ***** Mr. and Mrs. B. Mayer lost their infant daughter last week. It was about five months old and died of cramps. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Dec. 22, 1891 ******* (1900 census: Benedict Meyer(sic) age 66; Sophia age 49 had 6 children, 3 living; Julia age 10) (From microfiche birth index: (no name) Meyer b. 12 Sep. 1891/this is a possible match for the child.)
MICHAEL J. MCKAY Mr. and Mrs. John McKay of 1021 Division St., Manitowoc, are the parents of a son born Sept. 2 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 4, 1962 P. 7 ******** Michael John McKay The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKay of 1021 Division St., Maniatowoc, was baptized Michael John by the Rev. Clement Kern at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Skrepenski of Manitowoc. Michael was born Sept. 2 at Holy Family Hospital. Maternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lester R. Hanson of Manitowoc, and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold McKay also of Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Hanson of Manitowoc are the maternal great grandparents. The infant has three sisters, Debra Lynn, Patricia Sue, and Suzette Marie. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 26, 1962 P. 4 ******* (Have been unable to find an obituary for the baby)
ANNA MELANSON Mrs. Peter Malanson(sic), who resided on 20th Street, died on Monday at Holy Family hospital where she had been for some time undergoing treatment for a complication of diseases. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church, Rev. Hugo officiating. Mrs. Malanson is survived by her husband and four children. The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 22, 1914
PETER L. MELANSON Two Rivers Man Dies At Northern Hospital Peter Melanson of Two Rivers, aged 56, passed away at the state hospital for insane at Oshkosh on Monday. His death was due to troubles originating when he suffered sunstroke last summer. He was born at St. James, Quebec and is survived by three sons and one daughter who are Albert, Thomas and William and Gertrude who make their home at Two Rivers. Deceased formerly held the position of engineer of the High School building and was also employed at the Water & Light Plant. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the home of Jos. Jacques at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 26, 1922 p.4 ******** [Unk]-[Peter Melanson/bur. 04-27-1922] (Note: Both Peter Melanson entries, this unk. and the one on G-12 appear to be the same person)
POLINA MELLA Mrs. Frank Mela(sic) died last Tuesday evening after a severe and lingering illness. Mrs. Mela's maiden name was Paulina Borotzka. Her husband and a small child survive to mourn her early departure. Interment will take place today at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart Polish Church. The REPORTER, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1906 ******** Mrs. Frank Mela(sic) was buried last Saturday morning. Owning to the unpleasant weather there were not very many out to accompany the remains to the place of interment. The REPORTER, Saturday, Feb. 10, 1906
CATHERINE (BONN) MERMUYS Mrs. Emil Mermuys, 88, 1914 Adams St., Two Rivers, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers and a member of one of the city's earliest families, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She had been in failing health for the past three months. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Mermuys, nee Catherine Bonn, was born in Two Rivers on June 12, 1866, a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Eva Trossen Bonn, who immigrated to Mishicot from Germany more than a century ago. She was married 62 years ago to Emil Mermuys, who preceded her in death five years ago. Surviving are two sons, Edward R. Mermuys of Sheboygan and Arthur J. Mermuys of Lakewood, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. John Mixa Sr. and Mrs. Emma Hammann of San Gabriel, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Mermuys was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church and the Golden Age Club of Two Rivers. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 23, 1954 P.15
EMIL MERMUYS Camille M. Mermuys, 85, of 1017 Adams street, Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Holy Family hospital where he had been a patient since March. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Luke Catholic church in Two Rivers with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial is to be in Calvary cemetery there. Born in Belgium in 1864 Mr. Mermuys came to the United States when 20 years of age and settled in Glenmore near DePere. He came to Two Rivers about 1890 and married the former Catherine Bonn of this city in 1892. When he first moved to Two Rivers the deceased was employed as a foreman at the old pail factory, but when that firm discontinued operations he became an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company in 1919. Mr. Mermuys, more commonly known to his friends as "Emil," retired from his work in 1941. Surviving are the wife and two sons, Edward R., of Sheboygan, and Arthur J. of Lakewood, Wis., and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in Two Rivers after 7 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 24, 1949 P.2
ANNA MEYER Tisch Mills news: Mrs. Frank Mayer (sic), who died at St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay was buried at Two Rivers on Saturday morning at nine o'clock. Mrs. Mayer had been ill for many months and her death came as a release from her suffering with cancer. Besides her husband three daughters, Mrs. Clara Urbanek of Two Rivers, Mrs. Frances Smiths of Milwaukee and Miss Katherine survive. Two grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 23, 1924 P.8 ****** Mrs. Frank Meyer of Tisch Mills passed away at the hospital at Green Bay Wednesday after an operation. The remains were brought here for interment and are resting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Urbanek, Twenty-Third and Jackson Street, until Saturday morning when the funeral will take place with services at St. Luke's church. Deceased is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Urbanek, Two Rivers, Mrs. Francis Smith, Milwaukee and Miss Catherine at home. Four brothers, Frank Mosuch of Milwaukee, John Mosuch of this city and Jake and Nic Mosuch of Two Rivers and one sister, Mrs. James Meyer of Two Rivers. Mrs. Meyer died at the age of fifty years. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 18, 1924 ****** Sat.= Jan. 19 ****** (Note: From 1920 Manitowoc census: Frank Meyer age 46; wife Anna Meyer age 46; Clara age 22; Frances age 19; Katharine age 14. I believe this is the same family. I only show 1 Anna Meyer (or variations of the surname) in any cemetery and this is the one.)
ARTHUR MEYER ARTHUR MEYER DIES IN CALIFORNIA Arthur Meyer, 19 years old, died in Los Angeles, Cal., on Wednesday, May 1st, death being due to tuberculosis. He had been ill the past eight months and went to California about two months ago with the hope of bettering his health. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Otto Meyer, 1818 S. 11th street. He had a large number of friends in this city where he had always lived and was well known in musical circles. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen. The body will be shipped here for burial. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, May 12, 1912, p. 1
ERMA MEYER Diphtheria took the life last week of the 13-yr. old daughter of Neshoto resident Joseph Meyer. The funeral was held Fri. morning. Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1905
JULIA MEYER Mrs. C.W. Meyer, who a few months ago went with her son, William and family to Rhinelander to live, is dead and her remains will be brought here for burial, probably today or tomorrow. Her maiden name was Julia Klemm and she came to this city to reside more than fifty years ago. Her husband died some 15 years ago. Her son, William is her only surviving relatives in this country. Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 10, 1905
FRANCISZEK MIGAWA Frank Migawa(sic), aged 87, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Kappelmann, on Tuesday of last week. Deceased was born in Poland and came to this country with his wife about fifty years ago when they came to this city to make their home. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Charles of Deer Grove, Ill., John and Frank of Sterling, Ill., and Joseph of this city; also by three daughters, Mrs. Herman Kappelmann, Mrs. Anton Belz of this city and Mrs. Stann of Chicago. The funeral was held Saturday morning from Sacred Heart church. The Manitowoc Pilot April 6, 1922
MARTA MILECKI Martha Millceki (sic) birth: 8 August 1891 Two Rivers death: 8 May 1907 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1907 Two Rivers father: Mike Millceki Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** [Martha Milecki]
MARY MILECKI Mrs. Mary Milecki, 86, died early today at the home, 2111 Washington street, Two Rivers. She had been in poor health several years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery, in that city. Mrs. Milecki, nee Mary Tadych, was born in Gromona, Poland on Oct. 17, 1851 and came to this country with her parents at the age of ten. The family settled in the Town of Two Rivers and 66 years ago the marriage of Miss Tadych and Michael Milecki was solemnized. For the past 45 years Mr. Milecki had resided in Two Rivers. Her husband died in 1916. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Frank Smongeski, Two Rivers, Mrs. Edward Klug, city, and Mrs. Thomas Swiderski, Milwaukee; brother John J. Tadych, Two Rivers; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A half- brother, Frank Tadych, city and a half-sister, Mrs. Jospeh F. Schroeder, Two Rivers, also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 5, 1938 P. 4
MICHAEL MILECKI An old resident of Two Rivers passed away Sunday night when Michael Milecki died at his home on upper Washington Street. He was 65 years of age and died of pleurisy. He is survived by two sons and two daughters besides a widow. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart Church. The Reporter, Fri., June 23, 1916
BRUNO MITTNACHT Bruno Mitnacht(sic), a town of Manitowoc boy, aged 12, died suddenly of apoplexy. The boy was just recovering from an attack of measles. He was an only son of Michael Mittnacht. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., May 16, 1914 page 3 ******** Bruno Mitnacht(sic), aged twelve, only son of Michael Mitnacht of the town of Manitowoc, died suddenly on Monday. He was taken with the measles a few days ago. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of his death. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church on Wednesday morning. The Reporter, Sat., May 16, 1914
JOSEPH B. MITTNACHT A 7-mo. old little son of Town Two Rivers resident M. Mittnacht died Tues. last week. Der Nord Westen, 14 Sep. 1905 ****** The infant child of Michael Mitnacht of the town of Two Rivers Last Thursday. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from St. Luke's church, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, September 14, 1905 ****** Joseph Mittnacht birth: 13 February 1905 Two Rivers death: 7 September 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1905 Two Rivers father: Michael Mittnscht mother: Margrette Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** Manitowoc County Registery of Deaths 1905 Page 426 #391. His parents are Michael and Margareta Schuh Mittnacht, his brother is Bruno who died at age 13. Joseph does not have a marker. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
MARGARETA MITTNACHT Mrs. Michael Mittnacht Dies, Ill Several Weeks Mrs. Margaret Mittnacht, 59, a lifelong resident of the town of Two Rivers, residing on Manitowoc Route 2, died at the Municipal hospital here at 9:30 this morning. She had been in ill health for several weeks and was removed to the hospital Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St. Mark's Catholic church here with the Rev. Peter J. Nilles officiating. Interment will be Calvary cemetery. She was the wife of Michael Mittnacht, who is the only survivor. Her maiden name was Schuh. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 5, 1935 P.13
MICHAEL MITTNACHT Michael Mittnacht, 79, route 2, Manitowoc, died at his farm home Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Mark's church in Two Rivers, the Rev. Peter Nilles officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary cemetery in Two Rivers. The body will be at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today to the time of the services Wednesday. Mr. Mittnacht was born March 25, 1866, in Germany. He came to the United States when he was 22 years of age and lived with his brothers in Branch. In 1915 he married Marqueritte Schue, who preceded him in death eight years ago. Survivors include two brothers, Peter and George of Manitowoc, and nephews and nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 25, 1946 P.4
ANNA J. MIXA Mrs. Anna Mixa, 89, a native of Two Rivers and longtime resident of that city who had been making her home for the past three years at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died late Wedneday night at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Mixa, nee Anna Bonn, was born at Two Rivers July 14, 1870 (sic), a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Eva Bonn. She was married in August, 1895, to John J. Mixa at Two Rivers. He died five years ago. Mrs. Mixa was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Altar Society fo St. Luke church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William H. Blake of Milwaukee; two sons, Victor H. of Two Rivers and John A. of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Hamann of San Gabriel, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday December 24, 1959 P.21
GENEVIEVE MIXA Genevieve Mixa, 70, of 1031 25th Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, May 17, 1989 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Mixa was born June 5, 1909 at Coleman, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Medric and Lucianna Rouse Durocher. She married Victor Mixa on July 22, 1929 at Coleman. Mrs. Mixa worked at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital for some years and then at Eggers Plywood Co., until retiring in 1974. Survivors include her husband, Victor; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles D. and Correne Mixa of Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Clarence Tittl of Two Rivers and Judi and Harold Labensky of Kettering, Ohio; two sisters, Melvina Staniak of Menasha and Leona Samsa of Iron Mountain, Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 18, 1989 page B12 ******** (05 Jun 1909/17 May 1989/SSDI)
IGNATIUS MIXA Ignatz Mixa of the Southside died last Tuesday. The deceased has been sick for the past half year. He reached the age of 39 and was buried from St. Luke's church Friday. The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 6, 1912
JOHN MIXA SR John Mixa Sr., 83, of 2304 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, a resident of that city for the past 65 years, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Mixa was born in Austria on Dec. 24, 1871 (sic), a son of the late John and Mary Kovash Mixa. When he was 11 years old the family brought him to this country, settling on a farm in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee county. At the age of 18 he came to Two Rivers, where he married the former Anna Bonn in 1895. For many years he was an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, and for four years up to his retirement in 1947 he worked in the steel plant of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, Two Rivers. Mr. Mixa was affiliated with the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church and also with the St. Joseph Society. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. William Blake of Shorewood, Wis.; two sons, Victor of Two Rivers and John Mixa Jr., of Manitowoc; a brother, Henry Mixa of Park Falls, Wis.; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home afer 2 p.m Wednesday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 2, 1954 P. 17
MARY MIXA Notes from Two Rivers: Mrs. Mary Mixa died at her home on the Southside on Friday. She was a native of Bohemia and came to this country in 1882. She was 82 years of age. She is survived by three sons, John, Martin and Henry. The funeral took place Monday from St. Luke's Church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 15, 1916 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Mary Mixa, a resident of the Southside occurred Monday morning from St. Luke's church. Mrs. Mixa passed away last Friday after an illness of several months due to infirmities of old age. She was born in Bohemia 82 years ago and has been a resident of Two Rivers for the past eleven years, always a devoted christian lady. Deceased is survived by three sons, John, Martin and Henry. The Reporter, Fri., June 16, 1916
VICTOR MIXA Victor H. Mixa, age 89, formerly of 1031 25th St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, April 19, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1993, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at the Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born July 22, 1903, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Anna Bonn Mixa. He married Genevieve Durocher on July 22, 1929, at Coleman, Wis. She preceded him in death May 17, 1989. He was employed at Hamilton Industries for 39 years retiring in 1966. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles D. and Corren Mixa, Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Clarence Tittl, Two Rivers, and Judi and Harold Labensky, Kettering, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Rosemary Mixa, Manitowoc, and Leona Samsa, Iron Mountain, Mich.; seventeen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Mixa, a sister, Marcella Blake, and a great grandchild. There will be no visitation at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1993 P. A2 ********** VICTOR MIXA SAVES LIFE OF LOCAL WOMAN Victor Mixa, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mixa Sr., did a heroic act Tuesday afternoon in saving Mrs. August Cochinet from drowning while swimming at Specht's Park at Mishicot. Mrs. Cochinet, the wife of a local hardware dealer, somehow or other became exhausted. Mixa, standing on the dock nearby and plunged in, clothes and all, to bring Mrs. Cochinet to safety. Mixa had just come out of the water and was dressed when he heard the cries for help. Mr. Mixa is a former Navy man and capitalized on his knowledge gained while in the service. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 05, 1928 Page 13 ******** (22 Jul 1903/19 Apr 1993/SSDI)
CHARLES P. MONKA Typhoid fever resulted in the deaths of Charles Peter Monka, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Monka, 2014 Emmet Street, Saturday. Although recovered from the malady he suffered a relapse and passed away at 8 o'clock Saturday morning. Deceased, who was a young man of commendable habits, even temperament and companionable qualities was born in this city, August 14, 1900. He attended St. Luke's School from which he graduated in 1917. He was employed in the aluminum industry. Besides his bereaved parents, the deceased leaves a sister, Miss Olive, to mourn his untimely death. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church, Rev. L. Schorn, a cousin of Custer, Wis., officiated, assisted by Rev. C.V. Hugo and H.A.Littel. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 30, 1923 ********** The funeral of Charles Monka was held today from St. Luke's church. Mr. Monka, who was 22, died Saturday from complications which started with an attack of typhoid, Deceased was an only son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Monka and had up until four months ago been employed by the Aluminum Goods Co. here. Manitowoc Herald News, March 28, 1923 P. 12 ******* [Charles Peter Monka]
CLEMENT MONKA Clement G. Monka, 82, of 1617 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, March 25, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Monka was born Aug. 12, 1900, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Agnes Koczorowski Monka. He married Loretta Short, July 1, 1925, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in January of 1963. He then married Mary Rudebeck, Nov. 16, 1963, at Two Rivers. Mr. Monka was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1965. He was a member of Two Rivers Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Monka was a Naval Veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mary, a son and daughter-in-law, Reginald and Margaret Monka of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Genevieve) Haag of Greendale, Wis. and Mrs. Helen Flowers of South Bend, Ind.; two granddaughters, five step-grand- daughters; a step-grandson and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and a stepson, William Rudebeck. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 o'clock this Sunday afternoon, where a combined Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion service will be at 6:30 o'clock and a parish memorial service will be at 7 o'clock this Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 1983 P. 3
******** The marriage of Clement Monka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monka and Loretta Short, daughter of Mrs. Henry Short took place Thursday morning, Rev. Hugo officiating. The couple were attended by Albert Monka, a brother of the groom and Julia Short, a sister of the bride, Theresa Monka, a sister of the groom and Adolph Gauthier. After a reception, the couple left on a short trip. They will make their home in this city. The Reporter - Fri., July 3, 1925
********* (12 Aug 1900/Mar 1983/SSDI)FRANCES MONKA MRS. FRANCES MONKA PASSES Dies At St. Mary's Home; Funeral Services Tuesday Mrs. Frances Monka, a resident of the county for more than 60 years, died at the St. Mary's home in Manitowoc at five o'clock Saturday afternoon as a result of a heart stroke suffered earlier in the day. She was in her 83rd year. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the home of her son, John Jacoboski, ___ 18th street, Two Rivers, and at nine o'clock in Sacred Heart Catholic church, Two Rivers, the Rev. John S. Landowski officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. The Body was removed to the son's home this afternoon from Klein & Stangel, Inc., where the rosary will be prayed at 7:45 tonight. Born in Poland Mrs. Monka, nee Frances Vesolek, was born inPoland, March 10, 1854. At the age of 18 she was married in Poland to Peter Jacoboski, the couple immigrating to this country the same year, settling in Manitowoc. In 1900 her husband died. Six years later she moved to Two Rivers where she married Frank Monka, Sr., who preceded her in death 25 years ago. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Michael Flowers, Mrs. John Flowers and Mrs. Walter Wrobel of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. John Monka, Jr., Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank Zboralski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Allie of Two Rivers and Mrs. Theodore Kania of Newton; two sons, Anton Jacoboski of Manitowoc and John Jacoboski of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Catherine Gembarski of South Bend, 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also surviving are five stepdaughters, Mrs. Peter Gates, Mrs. Frank Gates, Mrs. Urban Gagnon, all Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Tadych of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Mary Rebarcheck of Chicago, and four stepsons, John L. Monka and Frank Monka, both of Two Rivers, Joseph Monka of Manitowoc and Alex Monka, residing in Michigan. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1937 P. 2
FRANK MONKA Francis Monka was born in Germany and after serving the customary three years in the German army; he came to the United States in 1867 and settled in Newton Township, Manitowoc county, where he worked as a farm hand from some time. He then purchased eighty acres of wild land, which he cleared and improved, later adding eighty acres which his sons helped to improve and bring under cultivation, and he continued to engage in agricultural pursuits during the remainder of his life, his death occurring March 10, 1911, when he was 71 years old. Mr. Monka was a well known and highly esteemed citizen of his section and was particularly well known in church circles, being a great worker in behalf of the church. ********* Deaths Franz Monka was buried here last Saturday from the Sacred Heart Church. The decedent was one of the earliest settlers in this part of the county, until about 8 months ago he owned a farm in the town of Two Rivers. The past months he has lived in the city. Mr. Monka reached the ripe old age of three score years and ten. The funeral was attended by a very large number of his friends and relatives. Two societies, one from St. Luke's and the other from the Sacred Heart church accompanied the body to the place of interment. One by one the old settlers are rapidly moving across the "River of Time" The Reporter - March 11, 1911
JENNIE MONKA Mrs. John Monka, Jr., 62, died at 6 a.m. today at her home at Two Rivers after having been seriously ill for three weeks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 at the residence and at St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Monka, nee Jennie Jacoboski, was born in Manitowoc on January 7, 1877. She was married to John Monka of Two Rivers August 31, 1898 and the couple lived there ever since. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Rosera of Two Rivers; two brothers, John Jacoboski, Two Rivers, and Anton of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Frona Zboralski, Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Allie, Two Rivers, Mrs. Ted Kania, Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Wrobel, Mrs. Michael Flowers and Mrs. John Flowers, all of South Bend, Ind.,; and one grandchild. The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers where it may be viewed from Saturday until Monday. On Monday the body will be taken to the home at 2014 Emmet street, Two Rivers, and the rosary will be said there at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1939 P.2
JOHN MONKA John Monka, 71, of Two Rivers, died at Misericordia hospital in Milwaukee early today. He had been a patient there for eight days, and had been in ill health since Christmas. He had been in Milwaukee with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rosera, since September. Funeral services will beheld Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home in Two Rivers and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church, the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Monka was born February 7, 1871, in the town of Two Rivers and joined the Two Rivers fishing industry when he was a young man. About 25 years ago he took employment at the Aluminum Goods in Two Rivers and worked there until he retired two years ago. He married Jennie Jacoboski 44 years ago, and she died three years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Rosera of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Schorn of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Ripple and Miss Anna Monka of Two Rivers and Mrs. Anton Bugler of the town of Two Rivers; and one grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1942 P.2
LORETTA MONKA Mrs. Clement Monka, 61, of 2111 Polk St., Two Rivers, for years prominent in activities of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxiliaries of Two Rivers, died Thursday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, Two Rivers, where she had been a patient two weeks. Mrs. Monka, nee Loretta Short, was born May 31, 1901, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Gauthier Short. She attended St. Luke Parochial School at Two Rivers. She was married July 1, 1925, to Clement Monka at Two Rivers and had resided since at Two Rivers. A past president of the Auxiliary of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs. Monka was also active in the Auxiliary of the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion. She was a member of St. Luke Alter Society. Besides her husband she leaves a son (private), of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Anton Schultz, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. John Lincoln, of Waukegan, Ill.; two brothers, John, of Chicago and Hilary, of Two Rivers and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1963
******** The marriage of Clement Monka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monka and Loretta Short, daughter of Mrs. Henry Short took place Thursday morning, Rev. Hugo officiating. The couple were attended by Albert Monka, a brother of the groom and Julia Short, a sister of the bride, Theresa Monka, a sister of the groom and Adolph Gauthier. After a reception, the couple left on a short trip. They will make their home in this city. The Reporter - Fri., July 3, 1925
ANNA MOSELER Mrs. Anna Moseler, 81, of 1514-22nd St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Moseler, nee Anna Schreiner, was born Feb. 5, 1879, in the Town of Kossuth, a daughter of the late Matt and Catherine Braker Schreiner. She was married Sept. 12, 1898, at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers, to Nicholas Moseler, who died Jan. 4, 1959, at Two Rivers. She was a member of the St. Luke Altar Society. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harold Kirchenberg of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edwin Kvitek of Green Bay and Miss Margaret at home; a son, Edward of Two Rivers, 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1960 P. 16
BABY BOY MOSELER (d. 1915) While the wife and children of Geo. Moseler of Howards Grove were quarantined and the mother of one child suffering with scarlet fever, the infant son died. The child had been ill since birth and was in a feeble condition for many weeks. On Saturday, Mr. Moseler brought the child to Two Rivers for burial. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 12, 1915, Page 3 ******** (Note: The father George is also in this cemetery.)
BABY GIRL MOSELER (d. 1902) An 11-mo. old daughter of Frank Moseler, Jr., in Two Rivers died on Tues. last week and was buried on Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902 ******* (Per obituary, Tuesday was Jan. 14, 1902) (From county death index: Agnes Mosler/d. Jan. 14, 1902 v.7 p.52 From state microfiche births: Agnes C. Mosler b. Mar. 2, 1901) ******* (From 1900 Two Rivers census: Frank Moseler age 26; wife Emma age 24 had 2 children 1 living; Nora age 3.) (From 1910 Two Rivers census: Frank Mosler age 37; wife Emma age 35 had 5 children 3 living; Nora age 13; Albert age 9; Donald age ?/12) ******** (Note: The father Frank is in this cemetery)
CHILD OF GEORGE MOSELER (d. 1908) A small child of George Moseler in Two Rivers died last week and was buried Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908 ******* (Note: The father George is in this cemetery)
DAUGHTER OF FRANK MOSLER (d. 1898) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moseler of this city are called upon to mourn the death of their daughter, four years of age, which died yesterday of diphtheria. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., May 3, 1898
EDWARD J. (EDDIE) MOSELER Edward J. (Eddie) Moseler, age 81, of 2519 16th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 1996 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 1996 at St Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Calvary Cemetery Manitowoc. He was born June 28, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Schreiner Moseler. He married Eunice Staddler (Kronforst) June 14, 1958, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Eddie was employed at Hamilton Industries for 41 years retiring in 1977. He was also a salesman and landscaper for McKay Nursery. He was an usher and choir member at St. Mark's Catholic Church, and an avid dartball player for Lenny's and the senior center of which he was a member. Survivors include his wife, one daughter and son-in-law, one step-daughter and her husband, two step-sons and their wives, 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers-in-law, his father- in-law, mother-in-law and a sister-in-law. Friends may call at St Mark's Catholic Church on Thursday from 8 p.m. until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Eddie loved to dance and was often the life of the party with his guitar and seagull song. From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter ******** (28 Jun 1914/02 Jan 1996/SSDI)
EMMA GERTRUDE MOSELER MRS. FRANZ MOSELER Emma Gertrude Moseler, wife of Franz Moseler passed away Wednesday morning. She had been an invalid for over two years and the angel of death was to her a welcome visitor. Mrs. Moseler was born in Prussia, Germany in 1848. Mr. and Mrs. Moseler were married in Germany and the couple emigrated to America about 30 years ago. They have since always made their home in Two Rivers. Mrs Moseler is survived by her husband and four sons, Frank, Nicolaus, Peter, and Jos. The funeral occurred this morning from St. Luke's church Rev. Father Geissler officiating. Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1914.
FRANZ MOSELER DIED AS HE WISHED TO That he might pass away without long illness so as not to become a burden to himself or others was a wish oft expressed to his friends by Franz Moseler. And now a kindly Providence has granted the wish for, last Friday, the time came for him to answer the final summons. Aged 76 years, he passed away at the home of his son, Nicholas, on Twenty-second street, having retired to his room for a little rest, not feeling well after dinner. He was called for supper and did not respond. Entering the chamber the family found that he had gone upon his last rest. He had been in apparent good health and strolled about town in these beautiful October days with his usual cheerful greetings to his many friends up to the day of his death. He had been a resident here for forty years, an upright citizen and good neighbor. Born in Germany, he was married there to Gertrude Klein who preceded him in death nine years. He was a soldier in the Franco-Prussian war and fought in some of the great battles. Here he was engaged as a carpenter, and woodworker in the factories, a frugal and industrious worker until the past few years he served as sexton of the Catholic cemetery. He leaves four sons; Nicholas, Joseph and Peter of this city, and Frank of California. He also leaves eleven grand children and one great grandchild. His remains were laid to rest at nine o'clock Monday morning at Pioneer Rest cemetery, Rev. C.V. Hugo, officiating. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday Oct. 19, 1923.
GEORGE MOSELER DEATH CLAIMS GEO MOSELER AT HOSPITAL Prominent Mishicot Resident And Native of City Dies at 52 Seriously ill with pneumonia for the past 10 days, George Moseler, 32, prominent Mishicot business man and son of the late John Moseler, former city treasurer here, succumbed as he was being wheeled into a room from the elevator in Municipal hospital here at 11:30 Tuesday night. Mr. Moseler, a cigarmaker by trade since he was 23 years old, and director of the Holy Cross church choir in Mishicot, was in ill health for a number of years but was up and around until 10 days ago when he was stricken with pneumonia. When his condition became grave late last night he was rushed to the hospital. Funeral services will be held in Holy Cross church at Mishicot at nine o'clock. Friday morning, with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. The remains can be viewed at the funeral home of Klein & Stangel here tonight and will be removed to the home in Mishicot Thursday. BORN IN TWO RIVERS Mr. Moseler was born in this city on Feb. 24, 1882, and was a member of one of the city's most prominent pioneer families. At the age of 12 he learned the cigarmaking trade at the fine shop of the late Gust Thomaschefsky here, and followed the trade until his illness. On October 4, 29 years ago he was married here to Miss Johanna Vander Bloomen of this city, who survives him. After seven years residence here the family moved to Howards Grove where they resided for 11 years and the for the past 12 years they made their home at Mishicot. Mr. Moseler was affiliated with the St. Joseph's society of St. Luke's church here and the Holy Name society of the Mishicot Holy Cross Church. Since his early youth he was a chorister, singing for the choir at St. Luke's church and since his residence in Mishicot he was a member of the Holy Cross church choir For the past year he directed the church choir. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, and a son. He also leaves two sisters, Ms. Frank Jerabek and Mrs. Mary Cordts both of Cato, and two brothers, Nicholas of Marquette, Mich. and Louis Moseler of Mellen, Wis. There are five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 18, 1934 ******** [John George Moseler]
JOHANNA MOSELER Mrs. Johanna Moseler, 81, widow of a former Mishicot cigarmaker, and a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, formerly residing at 2124 -35th St, Two Rivers, and a patient at Elm Terrace Home, Manitowoc for the past four years, died early Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 am. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Moseler, nee Johanna Vanderbloemen, was born March 6, 1884, at Two rivers, daughter of the late George and Mary Neuman Vanderbloemen. She was married Oct. 4, 1904 to George Moseler at Two Rivers. From 1911 to 1922 the family resided at Howards Grove when it moved to Mishicot where Mr. Moseler continued his cigar making enterprise. When he died at Mishicot in 1934 Mrs. Moseler returned to Two Rivers. She was a charter member of St. Luke Altar Society. Surviving are three daughters, a son, two sisters, a brother, nine grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Three daughters, a son and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Dec. 24, 1965, page T-7
JOHN MOSELER John Moseler, Jr. was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moseler of this city and was born here on May 6, 1873. His death was due to consumption and his illness extended over a period of several months before death came to his relief. He was a young man who won the friendship and esteem of all with whom he associated. His funeral took place from St. Luke's church yesterday morning. Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1900, page 5 ******** In the same paper and same page was another article. Nic Moseler came down from the Company's lumber camp at Metropolitan, Michigan, to attend the funeral of his brother. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death Thurs. in Two Rivers of John Moseler, Jr., son of John Moseler, Sr. there, of consumption. He reached the age of 27 yrs. 9 mos. and was unmarried. His funeral took place Mon. morning from the Two Rivers Catholic Church.
JOSEPH P. MOSELER Joseph P. Moseler, 77 of 1823 22nd St., Two Rivers, a retired veteran cabinet maker of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 7 a.m. Wednesday, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He had been in failing health for the past year. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers and at 10 a.m. at St Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Moseler was born in Groev, Germany, Nov. 11, 1877, a son of the late Franz and Gertrude Klein Moseler. He was brought to this country as a boy and settled in Two Rivers. On June 17, 1902 he married Margaret Christoffel in Two Rivers. The pair celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1952. Mr. Moseler was an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 38 years as a cabinet maker in the printers' furniture division. He retired in 1951 and was a member of the firm's 30-Year Club. In his earlier days he was an ardent baseball enthusiast and for many years umpired games in Two Rivers and vicinity. His other affiliations were with the St. Joseph Society and the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Moseler leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Worachek of Kewaunee and Mrs. Frank (Louise) Hoida of Two Rivers, a son, Alfred of Two Rivers and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1955
MARGARET MOSELER (d. 1966) Mrs. Joseph Moseler, 88, formerly of 1312-19th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had made her home the past several years. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Moseler, nee Margaret Christoffel, was born Dec. 24, 1877, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Glueckstein Christoffel. She was married to Joseph Moseler June 17, 1902, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1955. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen Worachek, of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Frank Hoida, of Two Rivers; a son, Alfred, of Two Rivers; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 29, 1966 P.14
MARGARET MOSELER (d. 1987) Margaret G. Moseler, 76, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Sunday, July 26, 1987 at the Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Miss Moseler was born December 17, 1910, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Schreiner Moseler. She was an honorary member of the Ladies of St. Lukes. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, two sisters, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Luke Catholic Church 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to the time of services at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, July 27, 1987, page 15 ******* [bur. 07-29-1987/age 76 yrs.] (17 Dec 1910/Jul 1987/SSDI)
NICHOLAS MOSELER Nicholas Moseler, 84, of 1514 -22nd St., Two Rivers, a retired veteran Hamilton Mfg. Co. Two Rivers, employee and one of the earlier craftsmen in the firm's wood type plant died early Sunday mornng at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient since Dec. 26. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home. Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. the Rev. Herman J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Nicholas Moseler was born in Rhine Province, Germany, April 24, 1874, a son of the late Franz and Gertrud Klein Moseler. When he was 10 years old the family brought him to this country, settling in Two Rivers soon after. His father was one of the city's earliest treasurers. On Sept. 12, 1898, Mr. Moseler married the former Anna Schreiner at St. Luke church in Two Rivers, who survives him. When he was 15 yrs old in 1889 he began to work for the Hamilton Mfg. Co. in the wood type shop where he remained until his retirement in 1943 after serving 54 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Luke Church and also of the Hamilton 30-Year club. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, a son, six grandchildren and live great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 o'clock this Monday evening. From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Jan. 5, 1959, page M-11
ANNA MOSUCH Anna Mosuch, wife of Jacob Mosuch in Two Rivers, died Sat. at the age of 25 from consumption. She was the daughter of John Luckow, formerly of Mishicott, but now also a resident of Two Rivers. She is survived by her husband and 2 small children as well as her sorrowing parents and several sisters. The funeral was held Tues. morning from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903 ******** DIED Mosuch - AT her home in this city June 27th, 1903, Anna, wife of Jacob Mosuch, aged 25 yrs. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luckow, now of this city, but formerly of Mishicott, where she was born. Her death was due to consumption, but not of the lingering kind. With her the progress of the disease was rapid, as only a few months prior to her death was its presence felt or suspected. She leaves a husband and two small children besides her parents and brothers and sisters. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church this morning. The Chronicle, Tues., June 30, 1903 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 June) Cigar maker Frank Mosuch of Appleton spent several days in Two Rivers to attend the funeral of his brother's wife which was held Tues. from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903
ELIZABETH MOSUCH Notes from Two Rivers: Mrs. Elizabeth Mosuch, aged 76, died at the home of her son, Jake, on Thursday last. She was a native of Germany where she grew to womanhood and was married to John Mosuch. She and her husband came to this country fifty years ago and she was a resident of Two Rivers for forty-seven years. She is survived by four sons and two daughters, who are: John, Jake, Nic and Frank, Mrs. Bertha Meyer and Mrs. Anna Kubel. The funeral was held on Monday from St. Luke's church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 30, 1920
MARTIN MOZEJEWSKI, REV. Rev. Martines Mozejuski, pastor of the Polish Catholic congregation of Two Rivers, died on Friday last at the age of 70. He was in poor health for a long time. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 28, 1899 pg. 8 ******** Death at age 70 on Fri. in Two Rivers of Martin Mozajewski, pastor of the Polish Church. Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899 ******** Rev. Martinius Mozejewski, of Two Rivers, died yesterday. The will was filed for probate in County Court this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 23, 1899 P.2 ******** Rev. Martinus Mozejewski, pastor of the Polish Catholic congregation of this city, died last Friday after a lingering illness at the age of 70 years. He was born in Warsaw, Poland, but spent most of his life in that portion of South America which is now Argentine Republic. He contributed largely towards the erection of the new Polish Catholic Church which is now nearing completion and it was through his efforts that the congregation was begun. He was greatly beloved by his congregation. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 26, 1899
ANTONIA MRSKOSH Death Mon. in Range Line of the elderly mother of Joseph Mrskosh. The funeral was held Wed. morning from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 24 Sep. 1903 ******* DIED Mrs. A. Mrskosh, mother of Jos. Mrskosh, postmaster of Rangeline and Proprietor of Rangeline House, died on Monday, September 21 from infirmities incident to her advanced age. Mrs. Mrskosh has been ailing for about two months but was confined to her bed for only two weeks during which time death was expected. Deceased was born in Bohemia on September 14, 1827 and came to America in 1852, locating at Cooperstown, where she resided until 1894 when her son, Joseph bought the Rangeline property where he now resides and with whom she has since made her home. She was buried on September 24th from St. Luke's church in this city. She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother and not withstanding the busy season, a large cortege followed her to her last resting place. Two children, Joseph with whom she has made her home and one daughter, Miss Mary Mrskosh of Green Bay survive her. The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 29, 1903 ******* Antonia Jendra Miskoch birth: 15 September 1827 Bohemia death: 21 September 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1903 Two Rivers father: Frank Jendra mother: Katherine spouse: Frank Miskoch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
EDWARD MRSKOSH Edward A. Mrskosh, 83, of 1705 Monroe St., Two Rivers, an overseas veteran of World War I and retired Town of Two Rivers businessman, died at an early hour Monday after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Mrskosh was born at Cooperstown Feb. 16, 1887, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Vodwaska Mrskosh. The family brought him to the Town of Two Rivers at an early age where he later assisted his father in the operation of the old Rangeline House, a tavern and dance hall. With the U.S. Army in World War I in France, he served with the 147th Machine Gun Battalion. He retired in 1958, moving to Two Rivers. He is survived by four sisters, Miss Frances, Mrs. Ann Morris, Mrs. Marie Parma and Mrs. Emma Schauer of Two Rivers. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1970 P.18 ********* (16 Feb 1887/Dec 1970/SSDI)
FRANCES MRSKOSH Frances C. Mrskosh, age 102, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, formerly of 1705 Monroe St. died Monday morning, October 21, 1996, at Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 1996, at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home. Deacon Ken Coenen will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born September 30, 1894, in the town of Two Creeks, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Vodwaska Mrskosh. She attended the Old Range Line School and was employed in the Chicago and Milwaukee area. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Joseph; four sisters, Ann, Marie, Emma, and Stella. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1996 P. A2 ******** (30 Sept. 1894/21 Oct. 1996/SSDI)
JOSEPH MRSKOSH DEATH CLAIMS JOS. MOSHKOSH (sic) Town of Two Rivers Business Man Dies At Age of 78 Death at 4:30 this morning claimed Joseph Moshkosh, 78, farmer, tavernkeeper and dancehall owner of the town of Two Rivers. He had been in ill health for a number of years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in S. Luke's Catholic church, with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery, The body will lie in state at the Behuhn and Goetz funeral home where it can be viewed tonight and until the hour of services. On Feb. 14, 1882 Mr. Moshkosh married Mary Wodwaska. She died Sept. 10, this year. In 1894 Mr. Moshkosh sold his Cooperstown farm and moved to the town of Two Rivers where he purchased a tavern and dancehall, known as the Rangeline House. He also served as postmaster at that point, holding the office for 12 years. Later he purchased the adjoining 40 acre farm, which he operated in connection with the farm. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Harry Morris of Chicago, Mrs. James Parma and Mrs. Louis Schauer, both of this city, Mrs. Joseph Stefanik, of Two Rivers Route 2, and Miss Frances Moshkosh at home, two sons, Edward at home and Joseph of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Mary Moshkosh of De Pere. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 25, 1935 P. 10
MARY MRSKOSH MRS. MOSHKOSH (sic) IS DEAD AFTER LONG SICKNESS Wife of Former Tavernkeeper In Town of Two Rivers Dies; Rites Friday Mrs. Mary Moshkosh, 76, wife of Joseph Moshkosh, pioneer town of Two Rivers tavern keeper, dance hall owner and farmer, died at her home on Highway 42, four miles north of the city at 1:55 Tuesday afternoon. She had been in failing health for the last five years. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8;45 from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.F. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and until the time of services. Mrs. Moshkosh, nee Mary Wodwaska, was born in Treboni, Bohemia, June 11, 1859, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Plachy Wodwaska. At the age of seven years she immigrated to this country with the family, settling at Cooperstown. On Feb. 14, 1882 she was married at Cooperstown to Joseph Moshkosh. The family remained on a farm in that township until 1894 when they moved to Two Rivers Route 1, were Mr. Moshkosh purchased a tavern and dance hall and farm. The business was disposed of last July, the family retaining the farm property. Beside her husband, Mrs. Moshkosh leaves five daughters, Mrs. Harry Morris of Chicago, Mrs. James Parma and Mrs. Louis Schauer, both of this city; Mrs. Louis Stefaniak of Two Rivers, route 2, and Miss Frances at home, and two sons, Edward at home and Joseph Moshkosh, Jr. of Chicago. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Catherine Mlcziva of Milwaukee and two brothers, John Wodwaska of Maribel and Joseph Wodwaska of Krok. Manitowoc herald Times, Wednesday, September 11, 1935 P. 11
ANNA MUELLER (d. 1902) Anna Elizabeth Schnetze Mueller birth: 19 April 1829 Germany death: 17 January 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1902 Two Rivers, Wis. father: Diedrich Schnetze mother: Anna E. spouse: Christ Mueller Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CATHERINE E. MUELLER (d. 1949) Mrs. John Mueller, 80, of 2122 Jefferson street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. She was born Catherine Funk in Two Rivers in 1869 and after her marriage to Mr. Mueller they moved to Michigan. They returned to Two Rivers at the turn of the century. Mr. Mueller died in 1937. Surviving are a brother, Henry of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Reinert of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Elizabeth Benzinger of Cavour, Wis. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 15, 1949 P.2
CECILIA H. MUELLER (d. 1903) Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller(sic) of the Southside were called upon to bury another child last Thursday, a little daughter, 7 months of age. The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 31, 1903
JOHN P. MUELLER John Peter Mueller, 72, died at his home, 2122 Jefferson street, Two Rivers, Saturday. He was born in Lieg, Germany, November 16, 1864 and emigrated to this country in 1880, going directly to Two Rivers. Ten years later he married Katherine Funk and the couple lived in Two Rivers for eight years. They moved to Calumet, Michigan where Mueller was employed in the copper mines and returned to Two Rivers in 1919. The widow is the only survivor. The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. chapel until the time of the funeral Wednesday morning at St. Luke's church. Manitowoc Herald Times May 24, 1937 p.9
JOSEPH MUELLER (d. 1910) Death Claims Joseph Miller. Mr. Joseph Miller who has been a resident of this city for nearly thirty years, died at his home on the South Side last Saturday. The deceased was born in Germany on May 28, 1872. He came to this country when he was 18 years of age. A wife and five daughters and three sons survive him. The funeral will take place from St. Luke's Church to-morrow morning. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Griffin and Catherine Miller of Milwaukee and Mrs. Rudolph Schacherl of Chippewa Falls are here to attend the funeral. (No newspaper named) ******* (Joseph's date of birth is obviously a mis-print. Note: According to Mary's daughter, Julia Catherine Schacherl: "In case you wonder about the names - - when Grandpa Miller came to America his name was spelled Miller. However, when a wealthy family (Mueller Brewing Co. owners) came to Two Rivers, Grandpa said 'That family is educated and wealthy, so they ought to know how to spell the name correctly.' That is when he changed the spelling to Mueller. I don't know if it was through the Court, legally, or just on his own. In those days I don't think it mattered very much. Some of the children kept the Miller spelling and some changed to Mueller." All sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH MUELLER (d. 1920) Joseph P. Mueller, 53, a native of Two Rivers, is dead there after suffering from paralysis. He was stricken while employed at the plant of the Wisconsin Pea Canning Co., at Turtle Lake, two weeks ago. He returned to his home at that time and never recovered. A widow and six children survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., Sept. 15, 1920 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: Joseph P. Mueller, aged 53, a native of Two Rivers, died at his home on the Southside on Saturday, after suffering a few weeks with paralysis. Deceased was stricken while in the employ of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Company at Turtle Lake a few weeks ago. He was returned to his home and was seriously ill until the time of his death. On June 21, 1891, Joseph Mueller was married in this city to Miss Mary Karkow who with six children survive him. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Luke's church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1920 ********* The death of Joseph P. Mueller, age 53, a lifelong resident of this city took place Saturday at his home, 1115 Madison St. Deceased suffered from paralysis being stricken while in the employ of the Wisconsin Canners Company at Turtle Lake last month, an attack from which he did not rally. He leaves his wife, nee Mary Karkow to whom he became united in marriage in 1891 and also six children. Mr. Mueller was a member of the Catholic Knights. He was esteemed and industrious and like every good citizen should, took an interest in politics and public affairs, on several occasions representing his ward at political conventions. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. Luke's Church. The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1920
KATHERINE MUELLER (d. 1925) DEATH COMES TO MISS MILLER(sic) AT MILWAUKEE Two Rivers, Dec. 10- Miss Catherine Miller(sic), for many years floorwoman at Downer College at Milwaukee where she made her home for the last thirty years died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Giffen yesterday, her demise being due to complication following an attack of pleurisy. The body will be brought to this city this evening and taken to the home of a sister, Mrs. Richard Schacherl, Fourteenth street. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at 10 o'clock at St. Mark's Catholic church, the Rev. Niles officiating. Born in this city in 1861, Miss Miller made her home here until thirty years ago when she moved to Milwaukee where she has always resided since. She is survived by two brothers, Frank and John of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. William Giffin, Mrs. J. H. Gordon and Mrs. Albert LaPerierre of Milwaukee and Mrs. Richard Schacherl of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, December 10, 1925 P.9 ******* (Note: The b. date in obituary doesn't match the stone) (From the 1880 Two Rivers city census: Joseph Mueller age 43 chair factory worker; wife Rosa age 34; Magaret age 14; Joseph age 12; Catharina age 8 (she would have been b. 1872); Mary age 5; John age 4/12)
MARY MUELLER (d. 1924) Death of Mrs. Mueller Mrs. Mary Mueller, 115 Madison street died this morning at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc following an operation which was performed November twenty-fourth. The funeral will be held from St. Marks church Friday morning, Rev. Nilles will officiate at the last rites. Mrs. Mueller was born in Two Rivers and has always made her home here and was well known. Her husband preceded her in death four years ago. Five children survive, Agnes, Lillian, Mrs. Edmund Zankel, Edward and Joe. Two brothers, Lawrence Karko of Manitowoc and Albert Karko of Racine and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Shebesta and Mrs. John Engelbrect of Two Rivers also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1924 P. 5 ******** Mrs. Mary Mueller, 1115 Madison Street passed away at Holy family hospital Tuesday morning, failing to recover from an operation performed last week. Deceased was a native of this city where she resided all her life. Her husband died four years ago. She leaves five children: Agnes, Lillian, Mrs. Edmund Zankel, Edward, and Joseph; also two brothers, Lawrence Karko of Manitowoc and Albert Karko of Racine, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Shebesta and Mrs. John Engelbrecht. The funeral will take place this morning from St. Mark's church, Rev. P.J. Nilles officiating. Two Rivers Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, December 5, 1924 pg. 1 ***** Notes from Two Rivers: The Aluminum Goods Co., has paid $800 insurance on the life of Mrs. Mary Mueller, deceased, employed at the No. 4 plant of the company here to Edward J. and Agnes Mueller, children of the decedent. Mrs. Mueller died December 2nd at the age of 55. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 18, 1924
ROSE MUELLER MRS. JOS. MILLER(sic) OF TWO RIVERS BURIED TODAY The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Miller, pioneer resident of Two Rivers who died at her home in that city Tuesday evening following a long illness, was held this morning. Mrs. Miller was born in Germany and [moved] to the county with relatives at the age of six. For many years she made her home at Newton and later at Cleveland where she was married. The family moved to Two Rivers where they have lived for fifty years. Mr. Miller died many years ago. Five daughters and two sons survive, Mrs. Willim(sic) Giffen, Mrs. J.H. Gordon and Miss Catherine of Milwaukee; Mrs. Rudolph Svhacherl(sic), Mrs. Albert LaPerriere, John and Frank Miller of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 28, 1922 p.4 ******** Mrs. Joseph Miller, aged 78, died at her home on the South Side on April 25th. Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for fifty years. She came to this country from Germany with her parents when she was six years old. The family resided for a time at Cleveland, this county, where she was married to Joseph Miller who died several years ago. Mrs. Miller is survived by seven children who are Mrs. Wm. Giffin, Mrs. J. H. Gordon, Mrs. Rudolph Schacherl, John Miller, Frank Miller and Mrs. Albert La Pierriere of this city. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held on Thursday from St. Luke's church. The Chronicle, May 3, 1922 ******* (Her maiden name is said to be Yelk/Yelak - and some records support this, but I have found that the marriage record and a couple of her children's baptismal records give it as Strudel). ******** Mrs. J.H. Gordon and son Robert, and Mrs. W.M. Griffin arrived from Milwaukee this morning having been called to Two Rivers by the illness of their mother, Mrs. Joseph Miller. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 P.3 ******* Note: According to Mary's daughter, Julia Catherine Schacherl: "In case you wonder about the names - - when Grandpa Miller came to America his name was spelled Miller. However, when a wealthy family (Mueller Brewing Co. owners) came to Two Rivers, Grandpa said 'That family is educated and wealthy, so they ought to know how to spell the name correctly.' That is when he changed the spelling to Mueller. I don't know if it was through the Court, legally, or just on his own. In those days I don't think it mattered very much. Some of the children kept the Miller spelling and some changed to Mueller." (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
WILLIAM P. MUELLER (d. 1930) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zenzenger and son, Fred, Cavour, Wisconsin, are here to attend the funeral of William Mueller. Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 6, 1930