MANITOWOC DEATHS NOT IN THE CEMETERIES

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NACK, CHILD OF ERVIN
 
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Nack died Friday evening. Funeral 
services were held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 23, 1915  P. 4


NAGLE, MRS.

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Sept. 1895: 
Death in Meeme on Mon. of 75 yr. old Mrs. Nagle, mother of John Nagle, the
publisher of the "Pilot" here.


NASH, THERESIA

Died in the city of Two Rivers June 17, 1888. Theresia, infant daughter of 
Wm. F. and Thersia Nash, aged 8 months and 18 days. (no stone existing)
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle (Two Rivers), June 19, 1888
(NOTE: There is a Theresa Nash on a Nash stone in the Two Rivers Calvary
cem. and her parents are in Two Rivers Pioneers' Rest cem. No proof it is
the same Theresia as in this article.


NASS, MRS.

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1909:
Former local resident Mrs. Nass has died in Wauwatosa. 
Her body was brought here for burial.


NASS, JOHANNA

Pioneer Laid To Rest on Her 90th Birthday
To be buried on her ninetieth birthday was the fate of Mrs. Johanna Nuss(sic) 
of Reedsville, the funeral being held in that village this afternoon with 
services at the Methodist church. Mrs. Nuss died at the home of her niece, Mrs. 
Albert Fischer, Saturday morning after an illness due to infirmities incident 
of old age. 
She was born in Germany and came to America many years ago. Her husband died a 
number of years ago and besides the niece she is survived by an adopted son who 
makes his home at Suamico.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 16, 1925 P. 2
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(1870 Rockland census: Carl Nass age 40; wife Hanna age 35)
(1900 Rockland census: Johanna Nass age 65/b.March 1835/living with Netting
family)
(1920 Reedsville census: Albert Fischer age 55; wife Bertha age 53; Leana age 18;
boarder Johanna Nass age 84 widow)


NATE, JOSEPH

Joseph Nate, pioneer resident of the Town of Franklin, died at the home of 
his niece, Mrs. Louis Simmet, 1807 Western avenue, Sunday, at the age of 
seventy-one years, having been born February 27, 1849. He was never married. 
The funeral will take place from Urbanek & Wattawa's undertaking parlors 
tomorrow afternoon with interment at Cato.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 7, 1920 P. 1


NAUMAN, MARIA 

wife of Friedrick Nauman/d. 6 Feb. 1869/age 41 yrs. 20 da.


NAUMANN, BERTHA

Dau. of Friedrich Naumann and Albertina Gnadt/d. 30 Oct.
1873/age 1 mo. 28 da./bur. Newton


NAUMANN, G., CHILD OF

A little child of G. Naumann, a farmer of Newton, died last week and 
was buried on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
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(Note: There is a Gottfried Neumann of that time period in cemetery 
#70, St. John Evangelical Lutheran church)


NAUMANN, LOUISE

Louise Naumann died 2 January 1882 at age of 3 years, 8 days. 
(b. about 25 December 1878) (From the Trinity Lutheran church records, Liberty twp.)


NAVODA, MARY

Death Fri. of 92-yr. old Mary Navoda, a patient in 
St. Mary's Hospital here.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900
(County death index: NOVADA Mary/d.1900 Aug 24  v.6 p.280)
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Mary Navada
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Mary Navada
Gender Female
Death Date 24 Aug 1900
Death Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 92
Birth Date 1808
Birthplace Poland
Race White
Father's Name Nevada
Father's Birthplace Poland


NEBEL, ANNA

Mrs. Anna Nebel of Two Rivers died yesterday, aged 68.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 5, 1915 P.3
*Note: There is a Bertha Nebel in #89A who was buried in 1915. No other information.


NEDDEN GUSTAV  

Death notice from Der Nord Westen, 9 Nov. 1882
News was received that Gustav Nedden, a resident of Rapids, had drowned in 
Sprofhovel, in Westphalia. He had gone there to settle an estate matter. He 
leaves a wife and eight children.


NEINER, DAUGHTER OF JOS.

A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Neiner of this city, only one 
year of age, had its face terribly burned the other day by falling 
against the stove during the temporary absence of her mother.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 15, 1898


NELSON, BABY GIRL

Notes From Mishicot:
The Angel of Death came to the Nelson home and took from them their baby girl.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 19, 1911  pg. 8


NELSON, CHRISTIAN 

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE
A Citizen of the Town of Gibson, in this County, Drowns Himself in the 
Neshoto River.
We have been in possession of the particulars of a sad occurrence which 
took place on Monday, the 13th inst.,--the death by his own hand, of 
CHRISTIAN NELSON, a well-to-do farmer, residing in the town of Gibson, 
in this county. Mr. Nelson's place is near the Neshoto river, about 
three fourths of a mile below Aldrich's saw mill. He had been laboring 
under unusual mental depression for some time, though from what cause is 
not clearly apparent, and his friends, who were suspicious that he had 
designs upon his own life, kept watch of him. On the afternoon of the 
day in question he was seen to enter his barn with a rope in his hand, 
which excited the apprehensions of members of his family, who at once 
followed him. Finding that he had been observed, he threw down the rope, 
and ran through the woods, at the top of his speed, in the direction of 
the river. He was pursued, but lost sight of, and his friends, who 
seemed to have little doubt that the unhappy man had committed suicide, 
instituted a search along the banks of the river. The result proved that 
their fears were only too well founded. In the evening, about dusk, his 
hat was found upon some logs, which were in the river, and the next 
morning, upon dragging the river near where the hat was discovered, his 
body was brought up. An inquest was held upon the remains by Benjamin 
Birdsall, Esq. Justice of the Peace, and the jury rendered a verdict in 
accordance with the above facts.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Denmark, and was about 45 years of age. His 
domestic relations were happy and it is thought the mental derangement 
which induced him to commit the rash act was caused by worry and anxiety 
about financial matters. For this anxiety there was no cause, however, 
as he was well provided for in regard to this world's goods. A short 
time since he sent $200 to a brother in the old country, to enable him 
to come out here, and, becoming convinced that this money was lost, 
although he had heard nothing to that effect, he became morose and 
dejected, and upon hearing of the Sea Bird disaster, his friends say 
this melancholy increased so that life became burdensome to him. He 
leaves a wife and three children in good circumstances.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 24, 1868   P. 1


NELSON, DAVID BREWSTER 

David Brewster Nelson, age 80, formerly of Jackson, Mich., died Sunday, 
May 23, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
David was born in Cass County, Mich., September 22, 1912, son of the late 
Joseph Raleigh and Emma Brewster Nelson of Ann Arbor, Mich. He was a 
World War II Navy veteran serving as a motor machinist mate. He was employed 
as a coal sales representative and later a private business man. David was a member 
of the Jackson Fraternal Order of Police.
David is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Emma Nelson, Ithaca, Mich., 
Lucy and John Zeldenrust, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, David B. 
and Karen Nelson, Grand Rapids, Mich., David C. and Sue Nelson, Costa Mesa, 
Calif.; ten grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
two wives, Beatrice Avery and Genevieve Clark.
There will be no services. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
assisted the family.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1993 P. A2


NELSON, MRS. JAMES

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1906:
Death in Mishicott Wednesday evening last week of 69-year old 
Mrs. James Nelson after being afflicted several years with eye 
cancer. The funeral was held Saturday.


NELSON, MRS. WILLIAM

Death last week in Town Kossuth after a short illness of Mrs. William Nelson, 
a young lady who had just been married a few weeks ago. The funeral was held
Thursday.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907
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DIED:
Mrs. William Nelson, a bride of a hew weeks, died on Tuesday, April 2, 
at Chicago. The funeral was held last Thursday from the Nelson home in 
the town of Kossuth. Interment took place at the national cemetery in Kossuth.
The decedent was a well known and highly esteemed young lady, and her 
untimely summons from earth will be sorrowed for by numerous friends. 
She was married in this city in the fore part of March. The young couple 
took up their residence on Mr. Nelson's farm in Kossuth. The decedent's 
maiden name was Miss Rose Blahnik.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 11, 1907 pg. 1


NEMITZ, EMIL

Zander news:
Many people from here attended the funeral of Emil Nemitz, which was held at
Tisch Mills.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 14, 1927 p.8


NEUENBERGER, ROBERT

Mr.and Mrs. F. Neuenberger lost their infant daughter last Sunday.
ManitowocCounty Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 22, 1898
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1898 Mar 20/NEUENBERGER Robt./v.6 p.63
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"


NEUMANN, CHILD OF WOLFGANG

From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1897:
Death Sat. morning of the 3-mo. old child of Town Manitowoc Rapids resident
Wolfgang Neumann, of whooping cough.


NEUMANN, MRS. GOTTFRIED

From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1891: 
Death on Thurs. evening, 07 May in Town Newton, of Mrs. Neumann, wife 
of Mr. Gottfried Neumann. The deceased who had reached the age of 46 yrs. 
and 4 mos., died of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and 10 
children of whom 4 are stepchildren. The burial took place Sun. afternoon 
at the Lutheran Cemetery near Teitgen’s Place.


NEUMEYER, THERESA 

Theresa Neumeyer (Manitowoc)
Single
1836-May 21, 1912
Daughter of Wolfgang Neumeyer and Katherine Dar [?]
Born in Germany
Died from "old age -paralysis" - died in Town of Eaton
Buried at Clark's Mills Cemetery


NEUSER, WILLIAM M.

William M. Neuser age 52, of 918 Sunset Ct., Two Rivers, died Friday, June 4, 1993, 
at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
A Memorial Services (sic) will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 7, 1993, at the Church of 
Christ in Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be John Hinton.
Mr. Neuser was born March 31, 1941, in Wauwautosa, WI. Son of the late William and 
Veronica Neuser. He was a graduate of the Manitowoc Lincoln High School Class of 1959 
and then served with the United States Army from 1959-1961.
Survivors include three daughters and three sons-in-law, Debbie and Mike Walters, Manitowoc, 
Dawn and Elroy Schrauth, Two Rivers, Diane and John Hudson, Manitowoc; three sons and one 
daughter-in-law, David and Wendy Neuser, Donald Neuser and Daniel Neuser, all of Manitowoc; 
also surviving are ten grandchildren, other relatives and special friend, Maria Batt.
Friends may call at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ, Manitowoc until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1993 P. A2


NEWELL, LAMUEL

From the files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1870)
Drowned
A little son of Mr. S.W. Newell of Cato, aged about 9 years, while playing around 
the river in that town, accidentally fell into the water and was drowned before any 
assistance could be rendered to him. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 18, 1920
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(1870 Town of Cato Census:
Samuel Newell - age 42, Hannah Newell - age 44, Lynette Newell - age 17, Hannah Newell - age 13
Lamuel Newell - age 8


NEWTON, MARGARET V.

Margaret V. Newton, 68, of 721 S. 22nd Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
September 26, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. A memorial service will be 
held at 12 noon Saturday at Kingdom Hall, Manitowoc. Keith Burnett will officiate.
Mrs. Newton was born May 1, 1921 at Norway, Michigan, daughter of the late Oscar 
and Anna Anderson Alfredson. She was educated in the Michigan School System. She 
married Dewey R. Newton on August 30, 1941 at Norway, Michigan. He preceded her 
in death in 1975. Mrs. Newton was employed for many years with Mirro Aluminum.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Richard E. and Myma Newton of 
Jacksonville, Florida, Thomas R. Newton of Manitowoc, Timothy J. and Christine Newton 
of Green Bay, Mark K. and Linda Newton of Charlotte, North Carolina; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Sandra G. and Richard Wanek of Charlotte, North Carolina; a brother and 
three sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Agnes Alfredson of Amberg, Wisconsin, Irene Alfredson 
of Manitowoc and Ella Alfredson of Norway, Michigan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Clarice and Holger Anderson of Port Washington and Marion and Mark Meyer of Crivitz, 
Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son 
and three brothers.
There will be no Friday evening visitation at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers 
a memorial fund has been established in her name.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Sept. 28, 1989 - page B8


NICOLAUS, HERMANN 

From Der Nord Westen, 4 Aug. 1881:
Injured in the pail factory last Fri., died Sat. was 16 years old. He was from
Two Rivers.


NIEMAN, HENRY

LOST ON THE SEA BIRD
Information Relative to the Citizens of Manitowoc who were 
Victims of the Late Disaster.
Thirty-One Persons Lost.
In fulfilling the painful duty which devolves upon us at this time we have endeavored to 
present to our readers a correct report containing all the information in regard to the lost 
which we could obtain. We fear there will be some errors, but we have as far as possible 
obtained the statements of relatives or immediate friends of the deceased. We would that 
some other hand than ours--one better skilled in soothing afflicted hearts--might perform 
the sad office of saying comforting words to the distressed of our Village, but it may not 
be and we can only say to those who suffer, you have our heartfelt sympathy--and the 
sympathy of every person in Manitowoc. We have known your friends, respected them, 
loved them; and your loss is our loss. Let us hope that He who doeth all things well hath 
not permitted our friends to fall in vain. 
HENRY NIEMAN
Came here in 1854. Has sailed on the Sea Bird for two years past. He was about 18 years 
of age, and was the only help of his widowed mother a little brother and sister. These live 
on 11th street South side in humble circumstances, and are deserving o not only the sympathy 
but if we are correctly informed, of the aid of our citizens.
(Article continues in the same manner for each individual lost on the SEA BIRD; Geo. W. 
Emery, James A. Hodges, Capt. N.T. Nelson, Capt. John Sorenson, Charles Riechen, 
Joseph Doucett, Henry Pfeffer, James Leykom, August Wilde, Richard Flossbach, Amos 
Meyer, John Melka, Martin Rozezguiatee, Wm. Barter, Casper Klimer, John Foucks, 
Herman Jacoby, Wenzel Hawlichek, P.C. Danahy, Raymond H. Hunt, Fred Henning Jr., 
and Thorine Oleson.)
OTHERS.
We hear of others who were on the boat beyond a doubt--one a Norwegian who has been 
chopping wood in this vicinity, could not learn his name; and two girls from the country who 
took passage from here with the intention of going either to Milwaukee or Chicago have not 
been heard from since the disaster. So it will be seen there were Thirty-one from here certainly, 
and two doubtful, lost on the SEA BIRD.
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, April 16, 1868  pg. 4


NIKOLAI, LENA

Mrs. Peter Nikolai, 80, nee Lena Reif, last surviving child of Peter Reif, the
first settler of Reifs Mills, died at her home in Dade City, Fla., yesterday.
Mrs. Nikolai recently completed her 55th year as organist for the St. Augustine
church at Reif Mills.
Her husband preceded her in death about 18 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1946 P. 2


NILSON, NILES

SUICIDE.--A Norwegian by the name of Niles Nilson, residing in the town of Gibson, 
in this county, committed suicide be drowning in the Neshoto river, on last Monday 
evening. The diseased was in comfortable circumstances and it is supposed that he 
committed suicide while in a fit.
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, April 16, 1868  pg. 4


NIMMER, FERN

Mrs. Fern Nimmer, age 72, of 246 W. Main Street, Mishicot, died Thursday, 
February 18, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at the 
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. John Neuser officiating.
She was born October 13, 1920, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late 
Den and Mary Guex Eisenmann. She was married to Sherman Nimmer at the Holy 
Cross Catholic Church on April 25, 1941. Fern was a librarian, secretary, and 
assistant to the administrator of the Mishicot Public School system for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Sherman; a son and daughter-in-law, David and 
Melanda Nimmer, Norfold, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Edward 
Krueger, DeForest, Wis.; one granddaughter, Crissey Krueger; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Betty and Donald Zeman, Mishicot, Mrs. Edith Pfingsten, Wausau; 
one brother, John Eisenmann of Rural Whitelaw.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 
until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given in her name to the 
American Society, 3516 Newtonburg Road, Manitowoc Wis 54220.
Herald Times Reporter, February 22, 1993 P. A2


NIMMER, SHERMAN A.

Sherman A. Nimmer, age 80, of 246 W. Main St., Mishicot, died Saturday evening, 
January 1, 2000, at the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers.
Sherman was born July 10, 1919, in Kewaunee, Wis., son of the late William and Lily 
Trosl Nimmer. He has been a lifelong area resident. Sherman served in the United States 
Navy during World War II. Mr. Nimmer married the former Fern Eisenmann on April 25, 1941. 
She preceded him in death on February 18, 1993. Sherman was a custom home builder and 
later a construction superintendent for several large Midwest companies. In the early 1950's, 
as chairman of the Mishicot School Board, he provided the leadership and inspiration 
necessary for the formation of the Mishicot Consolidated School District. After retiring, 
Sherman did the layout of the "National Golf Course" at Fox Hills in Mishicot. You good 
golfers probably appreciate his work and the duffers perhaps not. He was a member of 
the Mishicot V.F.W. Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post #7753 and served as past commander.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ed Krueger, Deforest, Wis. 
one son and daughter-in-law, David and Melinda Nimmer, Norfolk, Va.; one granddaughter, 
Cristin Paske; one great-grandson, Bailey Paske. He was also preceded in death by an 
infant son, Donald Nimmer.
At Sherman's request, there will be no funeral service and burial will be private.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, remembrances may be made to the Manitowoc 
Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Tuesday, January 4, 2000  pg. A2


NIQUETTE, DAVID

David Niquette died at the home of Frank Baugniet in Mishicot last 
Sunday of consumption, after upwards of a year of suffering. He was 31 
years of age and married but having no children. For several years he 
was a street car conductor at Racine, Sheboygan and Milwaukee and it was 
while running a trolley car between Milwaukee and Racine that he 
contracted a cold which in time developed into consumption and ended his 
life. About eight months ago he was forced to give up his work and came 
to this city to live but our cold lake winds were too severe for him and 
he went to Mishicot, his former home, to spend the remainder of his life 
with F. Baugniet, a relative. His funeral take place tomorrow from the 
Catholic Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 8, 1901
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(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Jan.)
Death Sun. afternoon about 3 p.m. of Mr. David Niquette, a brother
of Messrs. Ed. and Jos. Niquette here. He was a former resident of 
Mishicott who moved to Sheboygan several years ago and was living 
in Racine for the past 6 or 7 mos. When he fell ill he returned to 
Mishicott. He was 32-yrs. old and leaves a wife and 4 brothers. The 
funeral will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901
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David Niquette
Name David Niquette  
Gender Male  
Burial Place Mishicot  
Death Date 06 Jan 1901  
Death Place Michicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 31  
Birth Date 06 Nov 1869  
Birthplace Mishicot, Wis.  
Occupation Laborer  
Race White  
Marital Status Married  
Spouse's Name Josephine  
Father's Name Collis Niquette  
Father's Birthplace Kanida  
Mother's Name Carrie  
Mother's Birthplace Belgium
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 


NIQUETTE, SON OF FRANCIS 

MISHICOTT, January 13, 1873
Francis Niquette who lives about half a mile east of Mishicott Village, 
lost his second son, a lad of twelve years of age, of Small-pox, last 
night. Mr. Niquette and three more of his children are now suffering 
from the same terrible disease in its most malignant form. The disease 
was brought to them by a nephew of Mr. Niquette who came to visit them 
some three or four weeks ago and came down with Varioloid a few days 
after his arrival. The family became alarmed and sent their children 
away from home, but the case proved to be a very mild one and the 
patient soon recovered; their fears were allayed and their children were 
taken home, no physician was called nor vaccination resorted to, to 
prevent or modify the character of the disease.  L.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 16, 1873
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(1870 Mishicot census:
Francis Nekert(sic) age 45; Margaret 40; Francis 20; Elisebeth 19; Maria 
17; Edward 9; Eliza 7; Etta 5; Louis 1)
(Note: Edward would have been 12)
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(1880 Mishicot census:
Maragret Nequette age 51; Emily (Eliza?) 17; Ida (Etta?) 13; Lewis 
(Louis?) 11)


NIQUETTE, CAP'T WILLIAM


NODDY, ANNE

From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years ago (1865)
Melancholy Affair
On Thursday night last during the heavy blow, the house of Mrs. Naddy, a widow in 
Maple Grove, was burned down and it is supposed Mrs. Naddy perished in the flames. 
She lived alone and the burning was not known by the neighbors until the ruins were found 
next morning. Some small bones were found in the ashes supposed to be the remains of 
Mrs. Naddy. She was an aged and eccentric woman and possessed considerable money, 
some of which was gold, none of which was found. There is a suspicion that the burning 
and death were not accidental but it is more probably that the strong wind caused the 
chimney to burn and set the house on fire and she being suffocated, met with her death. 
We believe she has a son living at a distance.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1915
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(1860 Maple Grove census:
(Richard Noddy age 55; wife Anne Noddy 50)
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*Note: The following probate belongs to her husband:
IN PROBATE: Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Naddy (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of William Naddy, of St. Louis, representing among other 
things that Richard Maddy, late of said County on the 16th day of March, A.D., 1864, at said 
county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said 
petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to him 
granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the judge of this Court on Monday, 
the 22d day of November, A.D., 1869, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons 
interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of 
hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County.
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Dated Manitowoc the 29th day of October, A.D. 1869.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 11, 1869 P. 1


NOE, DETL.

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Nov. 1890: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 05 Nov.)
Death of Detl. Roe (Noe?), an old settler of Schleswig who was born in 
Schleswig-Holstein. He died in the house of his brother Hans on Sat. noon, 
01 Nov., at the age of 63. (This is put in Noe because I don't have the surname Roe.)


NOVACK, MATTHEW

GREEN BAY MAN DIES HERE, A VICTIM OF FLU
Matthew Novack, Sr., until a few years ago a resident of this city, 
later residing at Green Bay, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Paul Kadow, yesterday, a victim of pneumonia resulting from Spanish 
influenza. Mr. Novack came here for a visit and was taken ill on 
Monday. He was 69 years of age and well known in the city. Eight 
children survive, his wife having passed away in 1913 at the age 
of 57 years. The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s church Monday 
morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 19, 1918, Page 3 


NOVAK, CHILD OF FRANK

A little child of Frank Novak died Wednesday morning of scarlet 
fever. The much dreaded disease has made its way to the south 
side and is in a locality where it is hard to confine it. Diphtheria is 
also on the increase.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 3, 1900 pg. 5
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Death yesterday morning of a small child of Frank Novak here of scarlet fever.
Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1900


NOVAK, CHILD OF MR.

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1905:
On Sat. diphtheria took the life of a 3-yr. old 
child of 20th St. resident Novak here. 


NOVAK, MRS. FRANK

Fiendish Fire
A sickening accident occurred last week, on the so-called Polish Hill.  The wife of 
one Frank Novak had died, and the corpse had been prepared for burial and placed 
in the coffin.  During the night, the customary wake was observed, burning candles 
being placed around the coffin.
The party, with the exception of the sorrowing husband, returned to an adjoining 
room, for rest.  After a while, the husband fell into a gentle slumber, during which, 
one of the candles, which was burning rather low, set fire to the ornaments of the 
coffin.  This soon extended to the shroud, and when the husband awoke, he was 
horror struck at the sight.  A part of the coffin and corpse had been reduced to 
ashes by the fiendish flames.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, January 9, 1883  pg. 1


NOVAK, JOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Apr.)
A young man by the name of John Novak, who was employed in Eggers' factory, 
fell into the river near Goodrich's dock Mon. morning and drowned. Novak, 
who had come here from Manitowoc, had friends from Manitowoc visit him on 
Sun. and went into the city with them. Naturally they had a few drinks and 
apparently Novak had too much because he was found sleeping in front of 
Niquette's store at 2 a.m. He must have awakened later and on the way home 
in the darkness, accidentally fell into the river. The watchman from the 
life saving station heard the splash and immediately got some men and went 
to the river. After searching for about an hour the body was pulled from 
the water. The drowned man was 18 yrs. old and the son of Manitowoc resident 
Frank Novak. The required coroner's inquest was held and the jury returned 
a verdict of accidental drowning. The body was sent to Manitowoc on Tues. 
for burial.  


NOVAK, JOHN

Worker Loses Arm
John Novak, aged 48, suffered a terrible injury Wednesday morning when 
his right hand became caught in conveyor gearing at the Reiss Coal 
Company docks. His right arm was entirely severed from the body, either 
cut off or torn out. No one was with him when the thing happened and his 
cries of agony brought fellow workmen who pulled him away from the 
moving machinery. He never lost consciousness but was unable to give a 
coherent account of how he became entangled in the gearing. He has been 
familiar with this equipment for several years and has frequently 
performed the work upon which he was engaged when injured.The latest 
reports from the hospital were that he was not out of danger of losing 
his life.
Later: Mr. Novak died last night at 12 o'clock. He leaves a wife and 
nine children.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 7, 1929


NOVAK, PAUL     a.k.a Vaclav Cihak
 
BELIEVE MAN DELIBERATELY CHOSE DEATH UNDER TRAIN 
Aged Man Is Run Down At Junction at Noon 
Did Paul Novak, aged wayfarer, killed by a North Western train at Two Rivers 
Junction shortly before noon today, deliberately choose death?
Trainmen believe that he did and in support of their belief cite the testimony 
of Engineer John Watson who says that Novak, walking on the tracks, heard the 
signal of the approaching train, turned around about, and then continued walking 
the tracks, making no attempt to get out of danger.
Novak, who appears a man of 65 years of age, was killed by the North Western train 
which arrives here from Green Bay at 11:30 as he was walking the tracks near the 
Junction. The man’s death is believed to have been instantaneous and the body was 
brought to the station here by the train crew. 
Sister identifies man.
Identity of the dead man was established by letters found on the person. These were 
written by a sister, Mrs. Peters of 815 Collingwood avenue, Baltimore, Md. In one 
of the letters the writer urged Novak to come to Baltimore, assuring him of a home 
for the balance of his days and it is possible he had started on the long trip East 
when he met death here. One of the letters was written in Bohemian and one in Polish.
The train was in charge of Conductor Morris, of Green Bay and John Watson of this 
city was the engineer. According to a statement by Mr. Watson, Novak turned and 
looked at the train when signaled to get off the track and the deliberately continued 
on his way with no efforts to leave the tracks. 
District Atty. Brady and Coroner Kemper were summoned and secured the facts of the 
accident. Members of the train crew were to be questioned later this afternoon. It 
is not probable that an inquest will be held.
Novak had no money but carried a small sack of coffee, a bar of soap and other supplies 
which indicated that he was tramping it. A message has been dispatched to the address 
given in the letters on the body. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 23, 1921  P. 1
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IDENTITY OF TRAIN VICTIM IS ESTABLISHED 
Identity of the man killed by a Northwestern train at Two Rivers Junction yesterday, 
believed to have been Paul Novak, has been established by messages from Mrs. Peters 
of Westminster, Md., a sister, notified by the police of the tragedy. In a telegram 
asking particulars of the accident, Mrs. Peters says the dead man’s right name is 
Vaclav Cihak, but gives no further information. 
Mrs. Peters, whose name was found in letters on the person of the dead man, had been 
asked what disposition should be made of the body, but she gave no instructions in 
her message. The body will be held a few days pending further word after she has been 
advised of details of the accident. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 24, 1921  P. 9 
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TRAIN VICTIM BURIED HERE POTTER FIELD 
Chief of Police Anton Trochlell is in receipt of a telegram from Mrs. Mary Peters, 
Westminster, Md., stating that she has not funds with which to meet the expense of 
the shipment of the body of Valca (sic) Cihak, killed by a Northwestern train here 
Friday, and asking that burial be made here at the expense of the county. Mrs. 
Peter (sic) says that she may claim the body later if conditions permit. The burial 
was made today with interment at Potter’s field.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1921 P. 1
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(Called the Evergreen cemetery and they have no record of either name)
This has been cross listed as Vaclav Cihak


NOVAK, SON OF MATHIAS

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897:
A little son of Manitowoc resident Mathias Novak, died Sun. evening 
and was buried Tues.


NOVAK, THEODORE

From the Pilot files - Twenty-five years ago (1897)
Theodore Novak of this city died suddenly while attending services at the 
Polish Catholic church on Sunday last. His death was due to heart trouble.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 20, 1922 p.1


NOVERATZKY, CATHERINE

THE NEWTON MURDER.
There are no new developments in the Newton murder case. Morris who 
is under arrest to answer for the crime was admitted to bail by Judge 
Smart in the sum of $4000. His examination is set for next Saturday. 
The relation of the wonderful dicoveries made by a detective, and 
published in the Sentinel created only amusement here as the so-called 
discoveries were all known to the public before the detective was heard 
of.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 27, 1885 P.3
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THE NEWTON MURDER.
Morris the young man under arrest for the murder of Catherine 
Noveratzky at Newton was brought up for examination before Judge 
Smart on Saturday last, but the examination was continued until 
to-morrow (sic). It is claimed that strong influences are being 
brought to bear to shield Morris whether guilty or not. We trust 
that this is not true. If true, we hope that they will be 
unsuccessful. Mr. Morris is entitled to every presumption of his 
innocence until he is proved guilty, but those presumptions do not 
extend so far as to suppress evidence that may seem to bear against 
him. The public is entitled to the fullest investigation of this 
matter and it should neither be delayed nor hindered in any way. 
If the party under arrest is innocent, he should court the fullest 
and most searching investigation so that the cloud which such a 
charge necessarily created upon his character may be removed, and 
also that the investigation may be turned in another direction, 
and the real murderer discovered. Casting reproach upon the memory 
of the dead girl will not justify murder.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, November 3, 1885 P.4
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THE MURDER CASE.
On Wednesday last the examination of William Morris charged with the 
murder of Catherine Noverafsky was begun before Judge Smart.
By order of the court all witnesses were excluded from the court room 
during the examinatione except while on the stand.
P.J. Pierce was first sworn on behalf of state who testified: I was at 
Dills house yesterday and on the 12th of October last, the day after 
the murder. I made measurments (sic) and drafted a plat of the scene of 
the murder (witness explained the plat). The house of Dill is a large 
upright, with an L used as a kitchen. On the north side of the kitchen 
is a window with a glass broken in the lower sash. Noticed discoloration 
of dark color on the sash.
Cross Examination-Witness described the distances measured fully and says: 
When I went out on the 12th of Oct. was not in the employ of anyone. I 
expected a reward might be offered by the sheriff and thought I would work 
the matter up.
S.J. Crocker sworn on behalf of state. I live in Newton near the Dill farm, 
have cheese factory and reside in upper story. My wife lives with me. The 
cheese factory is at the foot of the hill. Dills house is on the top about 
10 rods distant. I know Mrs. Dill and Noverafzky girl that lived at Dills. 
I was at home on the 11th of Oct. in the evening, did not hear any report 
of a gun that evening. The first I knew of the murder was when Mr. Dill and 
wife and child came to my door at 20 minutes to 8. Dill came in and stayed 
15 to 25 minutes. Dill went away alone. I was sick and did not go with him. 
I keep railroad time. Dill came back again. I did not go to the scene of 
the murder.
Cross Ex.-On the Eve of Oct. 11th, my wife had not gone to bed before Dill 
came there. I had been reading aloud. I did not think it necessary to go up 
there, I did not want to leave my wife alone. The news of the murder affected 
me, made me feel faint. There was nothing in the character of the deceased 
woman that me feel reluctant to go up there that night. I don't remember at 
what time Dill came there again. It has been my custom to keep R.R. time. I 
did my work Monday and every day since. Did not go to see the corpse. There 
was nothing about the place that prevented me from going. I don't know 
personally anything about the girl's character. I have heard the speech of 
people according to that it was bad. As to the place I don't know much. The 
only thing about the place was that such a girl was there. I don't know how 
long she has been there.
Nettie Crocker-sworn for the state: I am the wife of S.J. Crocker. I was at 
home on the night the girl was killed at Dill's. My husband was at home. It 
was 10 minutes to 8, when Dill came to our house. I looked at the clock and 
told my husband to ask who was there. It was 10 or 15 minutes past 8 when 
he left. He went away alone.
Cross Ex-The reason I know what time Dill left is, Mrs. Dill asked what time 
her husband left as she thought the time long. I looked at the clock when he 
went down stairs. I was clearing the papers on the floor when Dill came. I 
had not heard any previous noise like the report of a gun. I don't know what 
time it was when Dill returned. I did not go up to Dill's that night have not 
been since, and for a long time before I did not call there. I did not attend 
the funeral. Never had any trouble with Mrs. Dill.
Fred. Dill sworn as a witness on the part of the state says: I know William 
Morris, have known him 15 or 16 years. He is my nearest neighbor on the road 
to town. My family consists of wife, and child aged 3 months. A polish girl 
named Catherine Noveratsky worked for me she had worked for me two years. 
She lived with her sister before she came to me. I was at my fathers in the 
afternoon of Oct. 11th with my wife, daughter. When we got home the girl was 
there. Her sisters daughter about 11 years of age was with her. It was about 
5 in the afternoon. I did the chores, the girl helped me milk the cows. We 
went into the house. The girl made coffee and we all ate supper together in 
the kitchen. After supper we all sat in the same place; and the hired girl 
was cleaning the table when the shot fell. She had a pan under her left arm 
with cups in when she fell. She was at East end of the table 2 or 3 feet from 
window looking West when shot. The first thing I heard was the rattling of 
glass and the shot. I did not know the girl was shot. The glass flew all over 
the room and there was powder smoke in the room. There was blinds on windows 
where the shot came from but they were not shut. I ran right into another 
room after the shot and shut the door. My wife said where is the girl? I had 
the door nearly shut.
Court adjourned until Nov. 5th.
Examination resumed.
When my wife said where is the girl then I looked back in the kitchen and 
saw the girl on the floor. Then I shut the door. Then all four of us, went 
into the parlor and stopped there 10 to 15 munutes. Then we went over to 
the cheese makers sat down for a while and told him about it. Then went to 
Enos Schnell's. He was in bed. He dressed and I told him about it. He went 
over to Stewarts and came back with James Stewart. They went to Stephenson's. 
When they got back we all went over to my house. We found the girl lying on 
the floor in the kitchen near the table. She was dead. William Morris came 
sometimes to see the girl. They went out together last June, they went fishing 
they said. It was in the evening Morris came after that once or twice I guess.
Cross Ex.-The girl came to county in Aug. 1883 and went to live at brother-in-
law's. She was with me until she was shot. I came home Sunday evening about 
5 o'clock. The girl there. Her sisters daughter was there too. It was not dark 
when I got home. I took care of horses. The girl went for the cows and we did 
the milking. Don't know how long it took to milk. It was just dark when we got 
done. I went in a couple minutes before the girl. She got the supper when she 
came in. She was about 10 minutes getting it. The table was in the north west 
corner of the kitchen. We were 10 or 15 minutes at supper. After we got through 
eating we talked German. We sat at the same places, we sat before. The girl 
was picking up the dishes. She worked while talking. The girl was close up to 
the table picking up dishes when shot. The light was on the table. I found no 
marks of shot on the wall. There were marks of glass driven into the pantry 
door. When I heard that shot I ran into the sitting room. I looked into the 
kitchen and saw the girl lying there. Then I knew the girl was shot. I went 
in there because I was spared. We did not stop in the sitting room ????, we 
went into the parlor.
We had no light in the sitting or parlor room. We stopped in the parlor until 
the scare was over, 10 or 15 minutes. After staying in the parlor we went to 
the cheese makers. Wm. Morris had been in the habit of coming to see the girl. 
Dan Gallagher was there last May. Don't remember if he was there after that. 
My brother was at our house a couple of times in May or April he stayed all 
night. They fished there in March and April and again in June. Did not think 
anything wrong about the girl fishing with Morris. Don't think I or my wife 
urged Morris to go fishing with her.
Nov. 6th. Cross Ex-resumed.
The night the girl was shot the light was on the table. There was powder smoke 
in the room after the shot I could tell it by the smell.
When I came back from Schnell's, Shchnell, James Stewart, Gordon Stevenson and 
Enos Scheil's wife were with me. I found the tables and chairs just as I left 
them. The light was still burning. Morris was at our house a couple of times 
in the summer and in harvest. Morris came to my house in the day time and 
evening too. We were frequently gone and left the girl alone. When I came 
back from Schnell's I found the chimney broke, did not look for the pieces. 
I did not know the girl was shot until after I got into the sitting room. I 
did not see the girl fall. When I got back from Schnell's we did not look for 
anything. We found the girl on the floor a pan under her arm and teacup in the 
pan. There was glass around on the floor. The girl was there too there was 
blood on the floor. I did not look particular what was there. Myself and wife 
would be gone sometimes all night and leave the girl in charge. When I was gone 
I never thought about young men coming to visit the girl.
(Mr. Mika was sworn as interpreter.)
The girl sleps (sic) up stairs, don't know if there was a lock on the door or 
not. Have kept one or two travelers.
Adjourned from noon till 2 P.M.
Witness contisues (sic).
I told my wife what I had been testifying to, not all. I could not tell her 
all. I told her what you asked me when the shot fell.
The girl washed the dishes on the table where we ate supper the night she was 
shot. When I came back with Schnell some of the dishes were on the table and 
some were off. There were some dishes as were not washed.
Enos Schnell sworn as witnes say:
I was at home on the 11th of Oct. in evening. Dill came to my windows and rapped. 
I got up quick and opened the door. I had a lamp and saw he was chalk white. It 
was a dark night, no moon. He asked me to walk up with him. I said no, I am going 
to get James Stewart. I started for Stewarts and told Jim to come along as Dill's 
girl was shot. We went to Gordon Stevenson's and got him and then to my place 
then to Dills's (sic). I opened the kitchen door. All four of us went in. I swung 
the lantern around saw the deceased. Her feet was under the table. I did not smell 
powder. Did not look for gun wads. I quenched the the light. The lamp was on the 
table, there was no chimney, the pieces were lying around. The girl was dead when 
we got there. We did not examine the premises outside. I took a sheet off a clothes 
horse and stopped up the window. We then left the house and went to O'Neil's. 
Gordon Stevenson went home. O'Neil came over and started an inquest.
Dr. F.S. Luhman sworn says:
I am a Physician and surgeon. I was at the house of Dill on Oct. 12th last. Made 
a post mortem examination on the body of Catherine Norvoratsky (sic). I found an 
opening behind the right ear that would admit three fingers easily. It was 
lacerated and around the opening were smaller ones; about the size of a small shot; 
on removing the cranium and opening the brain I found a number of lead slugs had 
penetrated the substance of the brain. Those pieces of lead being of a regular 
shape. The shot had not penetrated the bone of the other side from its entrance. 
The brain substance was destroyed to a considerable extent and ?edzed from the 
wound. (The Dr. futher testified to conditions of pregnancy and continued.) I got 
there the same time District Attorney did. The body was on chairs in the front 
room. The room had been cleaned up. I examined the dark spot on the sash. I picked 
out some pieces of lead. From the nature of the wound, death was instantaneous.
Cross Ex-I did not count the shot I extracted. I weighed them but I cannot tell 
how much they weighed. Made no memorandum. Hearing adjourned until until (sic) 
Nov. 9th.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 10, 1885 P.3
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The Newton murder case is a mystery, it is not best to have 
any fixed opinions on the matter.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 10, 1885 P.3
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The hearing in the Morris murder trial has been adjourned on request 
of the defendant's counsel until Friday next.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 17, 1885 P.4
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THE NEWTON MURDER.
The examination of William Morris charged with the Newton murder goes slowly on. 
The prosecution are closing around the accused with a mass of circumstantial 
evidence which he must explain satisfactorily or he will undoubtedly be held to 
trial for the crime. We continue to publish this week a synopsis of the evidence 
which is quite full enough to enable our readers to judge of the examination. Much 
of the testimony is utterly unfit for publication and if the defense expected 
affirmative answers to many of the questions asked, a state of moral rottenness 
is disclosed among the young men of that neighborhood which causes surprise and 
disgust. 
From the condition of affairs testified to and implied in the questions asked on 
cross examination, the step from the lower crimes to that of murder was short. The 
positive testimony so far on these matters is less shocking than the questions 
asked imply; for the sake of the reputation of our people we are glad this is so.
The course of Judge Smart on this examination is worthy of praise. 
He has allowed great latitude, in admitting testimony but has been extremely careful 
to guard the rights of the prisoner. If he has erred at all it has been in favor of 
defendant's rights.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 17, 1885 P.4
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THE NEWTON MURDER CASE.
ABSTRACT OF THE TESTIMONY.
Continued from last week.
Mrs. Julius Schneider sworn, says: I went with my husband to Schneider's on that 
Sunday, then in about 3/4 of an hour after to Walterbach's. It struck seven, just 
as I got into Schneider's. I counted it, I can't just tell how long we stayed at 
Walterbach's. I saw a buggy with a white horse pass us just south of Walterbuch's.
 
Cross Ex.-It was between Walterbach's and the blacksmith shop the white horse 
passed me. It was just dark when we left home. I heard the clock strike after I got 
into the house at Schneider's. Did not hear the clock strike again while I was there. 
I did not look at the clock at Walterbach's, was at Walterbach's about 20 minutes. 
The lamps were lit.
 
Mrs. Elizabeth Walterbach recalled says:
I was at home on the evening Dill's girl was murdered. Mrs. O'Conners was there 
about 7 o'clock. She talked about the time and told me to hurry up. Julius Schneider 
and she came almost together. I know the rig Wm. Morris drives. It is a covered rig 
and white horse. I saw it that night. I was standing on the porch, had the light in 
the window for my son-in-law to go off when I saw his rig go south drove pretty 
lively. As near as I can tell it was a quarter past 8. It might be more but not much.
 
Cross Ex.-
Julius got to our house at little after 7. I looked at the clock when Mrs. O'Conners 
came in. She staid abeut (sic) 3/4 of an hour. Mrs. Schneider came before Mrs. 
O'Conner went away. I remember that Dave Stewart was there. He stopped a little while. 
Mrs. O'Conners left the first. She left a quarter before 8.
 
Hearing adjourned to Nov. 20 1885 at 9 a.m.
On Nov. 20th examination resumed.
Mrs. Mary Connors (sic) sworn says:
I know Wm. Morris, I know his horse and buggy. It is a white horse and covered rig. 
I live 2 miles from Wm. Morris and 4 miles from Walterbach's. I was at Walterbach's 
on the evening the murder occured. It was seven o'clock when I got there, two boys 
were with me. I did some trading. Started home about a quarter to 8. I met a rig I 
took to be Dave Stewart's near Lynch's. I met another between Dorsey's and Stevensen's; 
a white horse and covered rig. It was very close before I saw it. The horse rushed past 
before I could turn out. William Morris was in the rig. It was about 8 o'clock I met 
the last rig.
 
Cross Ex.-
Was not at church that Sunday. It was dark when I started to Walterbach's. I drove 
rapidly as I did not want to be out late. Saw Mrs. Schneider in the store. She came 
about 5 minutes before I left. Mrs. Walterbach waited on me. I met the first team at 
Cary's near Lynch's, about a mile from Walterbach's. I met no other team till I met 
this white horse.
Went into Geo. Garreys about 10 minutes on my way home. It might have been 5 minutes 
after eight when I got there.
 
Albert Schneider sworn says: 
I know defendant Morris. I ring the bell for church at Meeme. Have two clocks and a 
watch, keep R.R. time. I know Billy Morris' horse and rig. I was at Mr. Herr's the night 
of murder. Assisted in tending bar up stairs first and then down stairs. It was half past 
8 when I came down stairs. Saw Billy Morris and Dave Stewart when I came down. I waited 
on them at the bar.
 
Cross Ex.-
I was not downstairs when Morris came in. Don't know just when he came. I gave him some 
pop. It is my best judgment it was about half past 8. Could not swear to it. I went up 
stairs at 6 and my best judgemenis I staid (sic) about 2 1/2 hours.
 
Anthony Morris sworn;
(The witness was first cautioned by the court that he would not be compelled to answer 
any questions which would criminate himself, and testified)
I know defendant. Know the Dill folks. Knew Catherine Noveratsky in her lifetime. Was 
at Hutchings on the evening of the murder and was standing by the pump when the shot fell. 
Heard a shot fired in the direction of Dills. Think was 15 or 20 minutes to 8 when the 
shot was fired. I went out to the road for a little while. Heard something sound like a 
wagon come from the other side of that small bridge on the Green Bay road a little this 
side of Wm. Morris' place. It turned south at Judges. From the time I heard the shot till 
I heard the rig was 5 or 10 minutes. I have been visiting at Dills at different times. 
William Morris, Dave Stewart, Dan Gallacher (sic) and others have been there.
 
Cross Examined.
The cross examination was confined to the relations of the murdered girl with a number of 
young men in the neighborhood including the defendant and witness himself. Witness declined 
to answer many of the questions on the ground that it would criminate him.
 
On Nov. 21st examined resumed and cross examination continued.
It was after 6 o'clock when I went to Hutching's that night. I, Dan and Jim Gallagher, Rose 
and Katie Gallagher my sister and John Goldie were all out of doors talking by the pump. I 
heard the shot before I went to the road. I think it was 20 minutes to 8. Cannot prove it 
was just that time. Don't think there was any moon that night. When the horse turned south 
I stood about 20 rods from the corner; could have seen him if it had been light. Don't know 
if we could have seen it if it had been white, for it was pretty dark. I should judge the 
horse was trotting when it went around the corner. I can fix on 4 times William Morris was 
at Dills with me.
 
Mrs. Helen Schneider sworn says:
I am the wife of Albert Schneider. Have heard about the murder of the girl at Dills. I was 
home the evening it was done. Julius Schneiders wife and mother visited there about an hour 
and then went away about a quarter to 8. I wound up the clock at 8 and they had been gone a 
quarter of an hour.
 
Cross Ex.-
It was half past six when they came. It might have been 10 minutes more or less than an hour 
they stayed. Don't knwow how our clocks compared with Mr. Walterbach's but there is never more 
than 2 or 3 minutes difference.
 
Michale (sic) Herr sworn says:
I live in Meeme. Had a public dance the night the girl was murdered. I know Dave Stewart and 
Mike Lynch. They were at my place on that night. I saw them when they came in, that was about 
9 o'clock, a little before or so. At that time the women commenced setting the table for supper. 
My daughter thought it too early and I looked at the clock. I don't remember exactly but it 
was a few minutes before or after 9 o'clock.
 
Cross Examined.-
I saw them first when they came into the house. Did not sell them anything to drink I know of. 
I looked at the clock maybe 2 minutes before I saw them. I cannot say for sure but my best 
judgment is that it was a few minutes after 9 when I looked. My clock keeps good time, pretty 
close with the church bell. Can't tell how my time compares with R.R., the Fall. I was tending 
bar alone when Stewart and Lynch came in. When I was in the store or cellar, Albert would tend 
bar. I don't know if Morris came in with Stewart and Lynch or not. I did not know Morris I 
can't swear that those young men did not come 3/4 of an hour before and then go out again. 
Some of the agents would come to my house sometimes and compare time with clock.
Examination adjourned to Nov. 23, at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 24, 1885 P.2
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MURDER CASE.
We continue the testimony in the murder examination. Sheriff Murphy yesterday testified to 
examining the gun of defendant and finding the tube blackened as if lately fired and to 
admission of defendant that he expected arrest. An important piece of testimoy developed 
yesterday was the fact that the dog of Dill shot by Morris some time ago was dug up and the 
shot with which he had been killed extracted and compared with those taken from the girl's 
head. Mr. Berhardt who gave this testimony saying they were alike.
While these proceedings are pending it is entirely improper to express or even form any 
opinion on the matter, we shall give contination (sic) of the testimony next week.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 24, 1885 P.3
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THE NEWTON MURDER CASE.
ABSTRACT OF THE TESTIMONY.
Continued from last week.
M.H. Murphy sworn says:
I am Sheriff of Manitowoc Co. I heard of this murder on the day after, about 10 
o'clock. I started out and got there after two, examined the premises. I attended 
the inquest on Tuesday. I called on defendant Tuesday afternoon. He made the remark 
that he expected me after him. I asked him why? He said from the talk that was 
going around, I said I only had a subpoena for him that they were holding an inquest 
and told him where to go and when. Asked him if he had a gun, said he had an old 
musket. Asked if he had any objection to letting me see it, said he had not and said 
"I expected you fellows after it." He handed me the gun, I asked if it was loaded he 
said no. (Gun examined by Court.) I examined the gun. He said it was the gun he shot 
Dill's dog with said it had not been fired since that time, I looked at the nipple or 
tube and said it looked as if it had been fired lately. He then corrected himself and 
said it had been fired about the time the threshers came around. The tube looked all 
black and fresh. There was no rust around the tube then. I examined the gun again 
Oct. 23 it looked rusty then as it does now.
Cross Ex:
When I went to Morris on the 13th I was in search of evidence. I had heard Morris's 
name mentioned in connection with the murder. Did not inquire for powder and shot but 
he told me he had none. He said he expected me after him, I served a subpoena on him, 
I asked him why he expected me after him. He said from the talk going around, I smelled 
the muzzle of the gun but smeled (sic) no powder, I examined the gun, no I could 
recognize it. The defendant said he fired the gun off before the threshers came as he 
was afraid the boys would fool with it. He said he reloaded the gun after he shot Dill's 
dog but did not have to use second charge that he put in all the shot he had.
R. McGuire sworn says:
I am a constable, I went with Mr. Walker to Dill's place; saw, and talked with Deft. 
there. He said if he went on the stand he would have to tell something that would give 
the boys away. Did not want to as it would be a dirty mess.
He said he asked the girl why she did not put it on some of the rest of the boys and not 
on him. He said she told him because he had plenty of land, money and a horse and buggy 
and the rest of the boys were poor.
Cross Ex:
This was at O'Niel's, Morris began the conversation. Don't think he knew who I was. 
Henry Eberhardt sworn says:
Dill's wife is my daughter, I was there on Monday after the murder. I saw the shot taken 
out of the girls head. The Dr. said it was better to save the shot. I put it in a paper 
till I gave it to Mr. Pierce. I know Dill's dog that was killed, I was present when it 
was dug up and took it to Manitowoc. Dr. Luhman examined it and took the shot out. I saw 
him. Dr. Luhman took the shot with him.
Cross Ex.:
We got all the shot our of the dog we could find. It seems to me the shot were the same 
size as those that came out of the girl's head. Some of them were flat. I did not have 
any of the shots taken from the girl's head. I had given them to Pierce before. The Dist. 
Atty. told me to dig up the dog. I never thought about it till he told me.
Hearing adjourned to Nov. 24, 1885 at 9 a.m.
Dr. Luhman recalled says:
I have testified that I made a post mortem examination of the girl. I examined the dog 
brought to me by Mr. Eberhardt, opened the skin of the dog and took out a number of the 
shot. Have compared them with the shot taken from the girl's head. Put them in an 
apothecary's balance and found they weighed nearly alike.
Cross Ex.:
I did not mark the shot I took from the girl's head so I could identify it. I received it 
afterwards from Eberhardt, I took the shot from the dog in Eberhardt's barn. I washed both 
lots of shot before I weighed them. On the balances I used you can determine the one 
hundreth part of a grain. There were about a dozen shots taken from the girl's head. We 
picked out shots the same size as near as possible from each package.
Anton Buerstatte sworn says:
I live in this city, I am a gunsmith. (Witness shown gun exhibited in court.) I recognize 
that gun, saw it about two weeks after the occurrence for which this examination was held. 
Mr. Pierce brought it to me. I examined it and found grain and paper wad in it, found this 
by taking out the breech pin, over the breech pin was a quantity of oats and over that the 
wad. They came out in mass, in a lump together. There were trace of burnt powder dust on 
the wad which was black. The condition of barrel was clean but a trifle rusty. The outside 
was clean around the nipple.
Cross Ex.:
The wad was dirty, the dirt was burned powder. Did not seperate the wad from the grain. 
Did not unroll the wad left in in exactly the same form as it came from the gun and gave it 
to Pierce. There was no color of rust on the roll, I looked for that.
Nov. 35, (sic) 9 a.m. cross examination of A. Buerstatte resumed. I noticed, the wad was 
moist when taken out. It had no definite shape. There was rust patch esin (sic) the barrel. 
When a gun is discharged moisture is one of the results.
(A great many hypothetical questions were asked to test witness knowledge of firearms.)
Eya Sysmanka sworn says: I am coming 12 years of age, do not know the nature of an oath. 
Live on Green Bay road, I was at Dill's house the night my aunt was killed. I had supper 
at Dill's, Dill and his wife, myself and aunty ate supper, we were all talking and aunty 
was laughing. Aunty was cleaning up the dishes. (Witness described how they all sat around 
the table.) When my aunt was shot we were all in the room. When the shot fell we all ran 
into the other room, and aftewards ran over to the cheese factory.
Cross Ex.
I go to English school. I read and write and spell. I cannot talk much English. I have known 
Billy Morris 2 years. Aunty asked me to stay with her the night she was killed. On the road 
we met the two Gallaghers and the boy who worked for Bill Morris. When we got to Dill's aunt 
lighted a fire, I went for the cows. Dill and aunt milked the cows. Fred Dill smoked and 
talked while aunt was getting supper. Don't know who got through eating supper first. We 
sat and talked after. I could see Dill where I sat, I was looking straight at Mrs. Dill when 
the shot fell, when we were in the other room Dill looked in and said "Catherine is dead," 
Oh, Jesus, who shot her?" those are the very first words that were spoken. After we went into 
the front room Dill looked out of the window and said "I don't see anybody." When the shot 
fell Mrs. Dill jumped up and took hold of my dress and said to me "go fast", they might shoot 
once more." I stayed at Crockers's that night. Went up to Dill's next morning, Catherine was 
lying on the floor. Thos. O'Niel was there, Mrs. Dill was telling how the thing happened. 
Mrs. Dill told me that they were trying to say Dill killed aunty. I say no. That is not true, 
Dill was in the room. Don't know any other time I spoke with Mrs. Dill. She did not ask me 
what I would tell in court.
Hearing adjourned to Nov. 28th at 9 a.m. at which time hearing was called. All parties present. 
The state rests its case. Defendant's counsel moves to have defendant discharged for the 
reason that no evidence was before the court sufficient to warrant holding him for trial, for 
the crime of which he stands charged.
The motion was argued by L.J. Nash and Judge Kirwan for the prisoner and Dist. Atty. Walker 
and C.E. Estabrook for the State.
The motion was denied by Judge Smart and the prisoner's counsel then stated that they would 
not offer testimony and as the decision of the motion was in effect a holding of the prisoner 
for trial they would give bail for his appearance but asked a further adjournment until next 
Thursday to decide on the course they would adopt which was granted.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 1, 1885 P.4 
*********
THE NEWTON MURDER.
The examination in the above case is practically ended. On Saturday morning the state closed 
its testimony. After consultation the defense stated that while they had not fully decided on 
their course they would probably not introduce any testimony and as the Judge denied the 
motion to discharge the prisoner, would offer bail for his appearance at the Circuit court 
for trial. The question of bail was informally argued before Judge Smart his honor stating 
he desired all the light prossible as to what was proper bail under the circumstances. The 
Dist. Atty. claimed the $10,000 was not too high and under no circumstances should it be less 
the $8000. The Attorney for Deft. argued that $4000 was ample under the circumstances and 
that the amount already given should not be raised. Judge Smart reserved his decision and 
adjourned the examinationuntil next Thursday.
We again caution our readers to reserve their opinions on the matter. The holding of Morris 
to trial does not destroy the presumption of his innocence. It is simply a decision that 
enough of evidence has been produced to create a probability that he committed the crime 
and to justify holding himf or trial. Remember that only one side of the case has been heard.
The strictures that have been made on the court and on the counsel for the prosecution in some 
quarters are wholly unjust and uncalled for. The evidence in the matter is entirely 
circumstantial and had to be collected and sifted with great care. By far the greatest amount 
of time was consumed by the defense in its persistent long drawn out and searching cross 
examination of witnesses. In this Judge Smart permitted the widest latitude. Had he not done 
so he would have been charged with abridging the prisoners right to satisfy public clamor. 
As it is we believe the public will be satisfied that he has done his full duty.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 1, 1885 P.5
********
There has been a run on the Lake Shore Times office for copies of 
the testimony in the Morris case. We were only able to furnish a 
limited number. The best way is to put your name on our subscription 
list and if anything of public interest transpires you will be sure 
to know it.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 8, 1885 P.4
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THE NEWTON MURDER.
Pursuant to adjournment the above matter was called before Judge Smart 
on Friday last. The counsel for the prisoner stated that they would not 
give any evidence for the defense, and as the Judge had already indicated 
that his opinion was that there was sufficient evidence to bind the 
prisoner over for trial at the term of the Circuit Court, they would 
give bail. The amount of bail required was fixed at five thousand dollars 
which was given, Messrs. James Taugher, Anthony Taugher, Thomas Taugher, 
Michael Gallagher and Patrick Hoben signing the bail bond with the prisoner. 
In our opinion the bail bond is too low and the precedent furnished for 
future cases is a bad one.
In fixing the amount of bail the county Judge was probably influenced by 
the fact that the same amount was required in the Hogan murder case by 
the circuit Court some years ago which was the only precedent cited to 
govern his action.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 8, 1885 P.4


NOVOTNY, AEMELIUS

Son of Alois Novotny and Anna Reindl/b. 28 May 1876,
Kossuth/d. 11 May 1877, Kossuth/buried Tn. Franklin


NUSHARDT, JOSEPH

Jos. Nushardt a young married man whose home was on Washington 
St. died Wednesday of consumption from which he had been ill a 
long time. He leaves a wife and three children. He was buried 
Saturday morning in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1885 P.2
********
(1880 Manitowoc ward 1 census Washington street: 
Joseph Nushard age 30; wife Mary age 20; Joseph age 2; 
John age 4)
********
Joseph Nushardt
Name Joseph Nushardt  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1885  
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin  
Gender Male  
Age 36  
Marital Status Unknown  
Race white  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1849  
Burial Place Manitowoc, Wis.  
Cemetery Catholic Cemetery 
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


NUTESON, NUTE

An old man named Nute Nuteson was shot dead in the Town of Eaton 
on Monday last, by a neighbor.
The two were out hunting together ??? ??? ?????? shortly after 
which Nuteson's companion saw something which he mistook for a 
deer and levelling (sic) his piece, he fired, the ball passing 
through the head of the old man killing him instantly.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 28, 1855 P. 5


NYTES, MR.

Mr. Nytes of Newton, father of Mrs. Henry Schmidt of here, died last week, and was 
buried from the Schmidt home in the Newton cemetery on Monday. He leaves a large 
family of grown children to mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, September 21, 1922  pg. 6




OBITZ, IDA

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Sept.)
Death on the 16th in Town Gibson of Mrs. Ida Obitz at age 27 yrs. 1 week. 
She was the sister-in-law of Gustav Kraus of Town Gibson and lived most 
recently in Port Washington. Because of her illness she had been living 
with her sister. She is survived by her husband and 2 small children. 
Burial was Sun. before last in the little cemetery near Rudolph Wascher's 
place. 
(NOTE: The Wascher surname is in #64 Maack cemetery which is in Mishicot
township, so Ida may be there)


O'BRIEN, INFANT OF MOKE

Quarry Notes:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Moke O'Brien, died Thursday.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 11, 1913


O'BRIEN, MICHAEL

Michael O'Brien who lately removed from the Branch to this city was 
found at his home so very sick that his recovery is a matter of doubt. 
He was sent to the City Hospital.
Since writing the above it is learned that the old man died.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 18, 1884 P. 3
*****
1884 Dec 15/O'BRIEN Mich./v.3 p.142	
1884 Dec 15/OBERIEN Met	
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"


O'BRIEN, THOMAS

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1903:
40-yr. old Thomas O'Brien, a former resident of Cooperstown, died Mon. in Ashland
and was buried in Maple Grove yesterday. (Note: Probably #55)
********
Thomas Obrien
Name Thomas Obrien  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1903  
Event Place Ashland, Ashland, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Ashland, Wis.  
Gender Male  
Age 41  
Marital Status Single  
Race White  
Occupation Laborer  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1862  
Birthplace Wis.  
Burial Place Grimes, Wis.  
Father's Name Dennis  
Father's Birthplace Ireland  
Mother's Name Anna  
Mother's Birthplace Ireland  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


O'CONNELL, INFANT SON OF MORGAN

Notes From Maple Grove:
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan O'Connell was buried on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 27, 1912  pg. 8
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(Note: There is a Morgan O'Connell in St. Patrick's cemetery, Maple
Grove twp.)


O'CONNOR, INFANT OF BEN

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben O'Connor died Sunday 
morning. The funeral was held Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 28, 1915  P. 5


O'CONNOR, NANCY

Nancy O'Connor, the mother of Mrs. Thos. Lahey of Two Creeks, 
died last Sunday morning from injuries received in a fall not long ago. 
She was about 84 years old and had been in feeble health for a long time.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 26, 1892
*****
Daughter Johanna Lahey is in #89B


O'CONNOR, P.

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1893: 
(From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 03 Feb.)
The body of P. O'Connor of Schleswig, was buried yesterday.


OCHS, ANNIE

Died - Mrs. M. Ochs, aged 57 years. She was born in Bavaria and came 
to this country in 1852, residing in Pennsylvania.  From there she 
removed with her husband to the Tannery where they remained until 
1856 when they moved to Mishicott, where they have resided ever since.  
Her husband died in 187?.  She leaves a family of five children, four sons 
residing here and a daughter in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 22, 1892
*****
C. Pahlcotter officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Annie Ochs, an old resident 
of the Town of Mishicott, last Sunday.  She had been sick and demented 
for many years. She was buried in the graveyard two miles north of this city.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 22, 1892    
*****
Husband might possibly be Ludwig, buried in #37


OEHRLE, MRS. JACOB

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904:
Death in Meeme on Wed. last week of Mrs. Jacob F. Oehrle of old age debility. 
Mrs. Oehrle was born 15 Jan 1831 in Caunstadt, Wuerttemberg and came to America 
with her husband. He preceded her in death 15 yrs. ago. She is survived by 4 
sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Saturday.


OELHOFF, FEMALE

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889: 
On the 15th a sister of Wilhelm Oelhoff (name not given) died in Town
Schleswig. (Note: Probably in #85)


OESTREICH, CHILD OF HENRY

Mites from Mishicot
A little daughter of Henry Oistreich fell into a pail of boiling 
water and was scalded terribly. She lived until the afternoon 
of the next day.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 31, 1891   
*NOTE: There is a Henry Oestreich in #44


OESTREICH, WILHELM

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1892:
Death by drowning last Thurs. of Wilhelm Oestreich of Neshoto while 
fishing in the Neshoto River. Burial was Sunday.


OESTREICHSEN, AUGUST

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908:
August Oestereichsen (sic, should be Oestreich?), who lived on a farm in
Town Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at age 70. He is survived by his 
widow, 5 sons and 4 daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon 
from the local Lutheran Church.


OHDE F. 

Mr. F. Ohde in Clarks Mills died last Saturday. He was formerly a blacksmith.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1882
********
Death last Sat. of Mr. F. Ohde in Clarks Mills. He was formerly a blacksmith, but
he sold out recently because of illness.
Der Nord Westen, Nov. 16, 1882


O'HEARN, CATHERINE

In Franklin, Manitowoc county, on the 24th inst., Catharine, wife of Mr. 
Thos. O'Hearn, aged 19 years.
Mrs. O'Hearn was a daughter of Mr. Richard Roland, and her death cast a 
deep gloom over the community in which she resided. Her remains were 
followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 30, 1859 P. 3


OHLINGER, SON OF RIC

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903:
Death Sun. of the 4-yr. old son of widow Ric Ohlinger here of convulsions. 
The child became ill Sun. morning and died that afternoon at 4:00 despite 
medical treatment. The funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface 
Church. 


O'LEARY, JOHN

From the Manitowoc Pilot files – Fifty Years ago (1864)
SAD BEREAVEMENT
A sad case of misfortune has just come to our knowledge. Mr. John O'Leary of the 
Town of Newton has lost his wife and three children within nine months. His son, John, 
aged 8 years, died on the 26th of February of diphtheria and his daughter, Catherine, 
aged nearly 4, died on the next day and Jeremiah, aged 5, died on the 9th of March. 
His wife died on the 21st. This is indeed a sad case.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 3, 1914


OLESON, ANNA

Supposed Murder By Poison
Some time in the middle of April last, Ann Oleson, aged 62 years, died suddenly in the 
town of Liberty, in this county. Deceased was taken with an attack of vomiting which 
lasted with slight intermission for 25 hours, when she died. Some suspicions having been 
excited as to the cause of her death, the body was exhumed a day or two ago, and 
examined. The post mortem examination, which was conducted by Dr. Pritchard, revealed 
the fact that scarcely any decay had taken place in the body since her death, the stomach 
was entirely empty; one portion, nearest the mouth, was eaten through. All the internal 
organs, besides, were healthy. The brain was not examined. During the attack there seems 
to have been paralysis of some portions of the body. An inquest was held on the body, the 
jury bringing in a verdict that deceased died of poison. The husband has left for parts 
unknown. We understand that the stomach of the deceased has been sealed up and sent to 
Milwaukee for analysis.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 27, 1872  pg. 3
*****
Capture Of Olesen, The Alleged Poisoner
In last week's Pilot we published an account of the death, by poison of an aged woman, 
by the name of Anne Olesen, in the town of Liberty, and of suspicion being directed to her 
husband as the person who gave her the poison, from the fact that about the time the post 
mortem examination was being made, he left for parts unknown. The task of making the 
arrest of the supposed poisoner, was entrusted to our energetic and indefatigable Deputy 
Sheriff, P.J. Pierce. He made the arrest on Thursday last, and lodged John Olesen in the 
jail, on the same night. Sheriff Pierce, armed with the warrant of arrest, immediately 
proceeded to the residence of Olesen, but did not find him home, Olesen's son stating that 
his father had left without saying where he was going, and that he was about to start out to 
look for him. Finding that nothing was to be gained in that quarter, Mr. Pierce made other 
inquiries, and learned that Olesen was seen on Thursday morning, on the Calumet road, in 
the neighborhood of James McNulty's. On going thither, Mr. Pierce found that Olesen had 
been there, but had left an hour before Pierce's arrival. Like a good general Mr. Pierce took 
a survey of the ground, and found that there was no outlet from the road for a distance of 
half a mile, and on inquiry of some men, who had been at work a half mile from McNulty's 
since 5 o'clock, and did not see him pass, he concluded that Olesen must have passed through 
in a lateral direction, and hence he skirted the road, which was flanked by a tarmac and cedar 
swamp, and finally brought up at McNulty's again. The Sheriff then hitched his horse (where 
Olesen had hitched his some time before), and plunged into the swamp, where he soon 
discovered the high grass much trodden down. Following this trail, he came to a potato patch, 
where on one of the hills he found a foot mark, so peculiar in its shape, the Mr. Pierce found 
no difficulty in settling upon the owner, as it was that of Olesen's, who was well, known to the 
Sheriff by a certain peculiarity in the formation of his foot.  Following these footsteps they led 
directly to Olesen's house, where he was found in bed, Olesen's son stating that the old man 
had been in bed an hour. Olesen was apparently much surprised, and went into spasms, and 
became very violent, but on Mr. Pierce producing his coins, he calmed down, and said he 
would accompany him quietly, which he did, with some trifling exceptions. Mr. Pierce is 
deserving of great credit for the masterly manner in which he conducted the arrest, and it out 
to be a lesson to all evil doers, that when Sheriff Pierce gets on their track, he will not give up 
without having a conversation with them.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 4, 1872 pg. 3


OLESON, THORINE

LOST ON THE SEA BIRD
Information Relative to the Citizens of Manitowoc who were 
Victims of the Late Disaster.
Thirty-One Persons Lost.
In fulfilling the painful duty which devolves upon us at this time we have endeavored to 
present to our readers a correct report containing all the information in regard to the lost 
which we could obtain. We fear there will be some errors, but we have as far as possible 
obtained the statements of relatives or immediate friends of the deceased. We would that 
some other hand than ours--one better skilled in soothing afflicted hearts--might perform 
the sad office of saying comforting words to the distressed of our Village, but it may not 
be and we can only say to those who suffer, you have our heartfelt sympathy--and the 
sympathy of every person in Manitowoc. We have known your friends, respected them, 
loved them; and your loss is our loss. Let us hope that He who doeth all things well hath 
not permitted our friends to fall in vain. 
THORINE OLESON
A seamstress; has been at work for a year past with Johnson, merchant tailor on 8th St.  
She was about 22 years of age and a quite industrious person who maintained herself in 
life, although sadly afflicted with lameness, by her own unaided exertions. She leaves friends 
in Chicago whom she was going to visit.
(Article continues in the same manner for each individual lost on the SEA BIRD; Geo. W. 
Emery, James A. Hodges, Capt. N.T. Nelson, Capt. John Sorenson, Charles Riechen, 
Joseph Doucett, Henry Nieman, Henry Pfeffer, James Leykom, August Wilde, Richard 
Flossbach, Amos Meyer, John Melka, Martin Rozezguiatee, Wm. Barter, Casper Klimer, 
John Foucks, Herman Jacoby, Wenzel Hawlichek, P.C. Danahy, Raymond H. Hunt, Fred 
Henning Jr.)
OTHERS.
We hear of others who were on the boat beyond a doubt--one a Norwegian who has been 
chopping wood in this vicinity, could not learn his name; and two girls from the country who 
took passage from here with the intention of going either to Milwaukee or Chicago have not 
been heard from since the disaster. So it will be seen there were Thirty-one from here certainly, 
and two doubtful, lost on the SEA BIRD.
The Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, April 16, 1868  pg. 4


OLESON, MRS. TORE

The wife of Tore Oleson of Cato, died last Tuesday. She was but thirty five 
years of age.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 4, 1882 P. 1
*********
(1880 Cato census:
Thore Olson age 44; wife Berit age 35; Ole 15; Ranghild 13; Rangdi 11;
Clara 9; Edward 5)


OLEZOWA, JOSEPHINE

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1900:
25-yr. old Josephine Olezowa died in the local orphanage
Thurs. of a stroke.


OLIVER, AGNES

Mrs. Frank Oliver, 82, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church 
Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and cremation will follow.
Mrs. Oliver, nee Agnes Keery, was born June 10, 1888, in Glasgow, Scotland, 
daughter of the late William and Margaret Russel Keery. She was married to 
Frank Oliver in January, 1913, in Scotland. Mr. Oliver came to America in 
April, 1926, and Mrs. Oliver followed in May, 1930, residing in Manitowoc 
since that time. Her husband preceded her in death in 1953.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. William Henderson of Glasgow, Scotland; 
three daughters, Mrs. William (Margaret) Knight, of Glasgow, Scotland, Mrs. 
Fred (Nan) Eckels, of Mineral Point, Wis., and Mrs. Donald (Janet) Petrick, 
of Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock to 
8:30 o'clock this Thursday evening.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian or Memorial Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1970


OLM, CHARLES

Charles Olm, who committed suicide in his cell in the state prison at Waupun
recently, where he was serving a life term for the murder of his son-in-law
several years ago, left an estate valued approximately $30,000, according to
a petition for administration filed in Probate court at Fond du Lac yesterday.
Two heirs are named in the petition, a son, Emil Olm, who was appointed
administrator and a daughter, Leona Albright. The daughter is the widow of the
man whom her father shot to death. The murder attracted state wide attention
and is said to have been the direct result of a property fight between the
aged man and his son-in-law.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 21, 1923  p.3


OLSCOTT, MRS. THOMAS

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1889:
Death of 22 yr. old Mrs. Thomas Olscott on Tues. of inflammation of the lower
abdomen. She leaves her husband and a 5 mo. old child. The funeral took place 
this morning at the Catholic Cemetery. (Mary Olcott in #43?)


OLSEN, JULIA

Name: Olsen, Julia
D.: 9/28/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 4/15/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs.
B.P.: Tn. Liberty
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.: Tn. Liberty
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.298
(Bob Domagalski sent another in for her (co. death record v.2 p.29)

 
OLSON, CHRISTY

TWO IN COURT FOR EXAM., ONE GOES TO OSHKOSH
Two city characters, more or less familiar in police circles, were in court 
yesterday for examination as to their mental condition, one, Herman Ratz, 
known at Rattsy, being committed to Oshkosh while the other, Christy Olson, 
was released upon his own pleading and promises. Olson has been a patient 
at the Oshkosh institution but was paroled.
Ratz was in court several months ago on a charge of vagrancy and admitted 
at that time that he had taken but one bath in thre (sic) or four years. He was 
finally sentenced to six months' probation at work for the county but authorities 
say that he has not improved in his habits and it was believed his mind affected.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 21, 1914 P. 5
*********
(Note: There is a Christ Olson in Evergreen d. 1931 who has the nickname 
Christy in his obituary, but not enough information to place this with him)


OLSEN, SON OF LARS

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1892: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Apr.)
Also, death of the 35 yr. old son of Lars Olsen last Fri. in Town Gibson. 
The young man, who was lame for many years from a stroke, died when another 
stroke claimed his life. (Article does not name the decedent.)


OLSON, ORIN

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904:
On Mon. afternoon Orin Olson became the victim of a fatal accident. 
He is the 4-yr. old son of Oscar Olson who lives about 5 miles from 
Manitowoc. Father and son were riding along when the horse shied and 
ran off. Orin was thrown from the wagon and broke his neck. Death 
followed quickly.


OLSON, STEPHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1892:
Death of 73 yr. old Stephen Olson yesterday in Town Manitowoc Rapids. He
was one of the oldest residents of that town. His funeral will take place next Sun.


O'NIEL, LAWRENCE

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1883
Lawrence O'Niel, a sailor on the schooner "Champlain" who broke a leg last Fall, died
last Tues.


OPPENHOFEN, GEORGE

Order to Hear Petition for Administration.
(First Publication Oct. 27, 1885.)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of George Oberhafer, deceased.
On reading an filing the petition of Fred Zeddies, of Cooperstown, 
Manitowoc County, representing among other things that George 
Oberhafer, late of Cooperstown, on the 18th day of Oct. A.D. 1885, 
at the city of Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving goods, chattles 
and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is a 
friend of said deceased, and praying that administration of said 
estate be to him, Fred Zeddies granted, it is ordered that said 
petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday the 24th day of 
November A.D. 1885 at 10 A.M. at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said 
deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of 
this order for three successive weeks, prior to said day of hearing, 
in the Lake Shore Times, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc 
in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc the 24th day of Oct. A.D. 1885.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 27, 1885 P.2
*******
(Note: From co. death index: George Oppenhofen d. Oct. 18, 1885
(co. index v. 3 p.154) (This appears to be the same man)


OREYPKOWSKI, JOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908: 
John Oreypkowski (sic), an old man living on North 8th Street near the city
limits, died suddenly on (white spot, could be either Saturday or Sunday) 
from a blood clot. He is survived by several grown children.


ORIS, ANNA

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903:
Death Thurs. last week in Town Gibson of Mrs. Anna Oris, about 50. The funeral 
took place Sunday.


O'ROURKE, JOHN

SUICIDE.-We hear of a man named JOHN O'ROURKE, committing suicide in the 
town of Schleswig. He cut his throat from ear to ear. We have not yet 
heard the reason why the deed was committed. In our next issue we will 
endeavor to give our readers the full particulars.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 22, 1865  P. 1
********
THE SUICIDE IN SCHLESWIG.-P. O'Shea, Esq., of Eaton, has sent us an 
account of the inquest held by him on the body of James O'Rourke, a 
resident of the town of Schleswig, whose suicide we briefly mentioned in 
our last issue. The Squire says he was a young man about 24 years of 
age, of good habits, and that he committed the rash act by cutting the 
main arteries of the neck and windpipe with a razor. No cause is 
assigned for taking his own life.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 29, 1865  P. 1


ORTH, LOUIS

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893:
Death in Two Rivers on Sat., after a long illness, of Louis Orth, a veteran 
of the Civil War. The cause of death was consumption which he, without doubt, 
contracted during the war especially since he was severely wounded at the 
Battle of Fredericksburg and lay on the battlefield without treatment for 48 hrs.


ORTMEIER, CONRAD

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 28 Jan.) 
Death on the 16th of Conrad Ortmeier, a resident of Town Centerville. 
He came from Lippe-Detmold, went to Amsterdam, and then came to America. 
He was buried on the 18th in the Reformed Cemetery with Pastor Linekaemper 
conducting the service.


ORTMEIER, ELISABETH

From Der Nord Westen, 19 May 1904: 
Death in Town Centerville on Thurs. last week of Mrs. Elisabeth Ortmeier. 
The deceased, who was born 12 Dec. 1819 in Amsterdam, Holland, came to 
America with her husband in 1853 and went directly to Centerville where 
the family has lived ever since. In addition to her sorrowing husband the 
deceased is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Sun. 
under the direction of Pastor Most in the cemetery of the Reformed Church 
in Centerville.


ORZYKOWSKI, MRS.

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905:
Death here Sat. of 26-yr. old Mrs. Orzykowski of Neshoto in the 
residence of her parents here. In addition to her parents she 
leaves a sorrowing husband. The funeral was held Tuesday.
********
Mrs. Jacob Orczyskoffske (sic), of the town Neshota died at the home 
of her father on 25kh (sic) street Sunday, aged 22 years. Decedent had been 
ill for some time of phythials.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 3, 1905 P. 1
********
Name Mary Orezykopski  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 02 Apr 1905  
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Page 0378  
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 
********
Name Mary Norkowsky Oreykopski  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1905  
Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Manitowoc,  
Gender Female  
Age 22  
Marital Status Married  
Race W  
Occupation Housewife  
Birth Date 27 Oct 1882  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1883  
Birthplace America  
Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery  
Father's Name George Norkowsky  
Father's Birthplace Poland  
Mother's Name Mary Norkowsky  
Mother's Birthplace Poland  
Spouse's Name Jacob Oreykopski   
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


OSCHEK, MRS. JOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Aug. 1902:
Death Wed. last week of Mrs. John Oschek in Newton after an illness 
of several months with dropsy. She was 54 yrs. of age and had resided 
in our county for many years. She leaves her husband and 2 daughters. 
The funeral was held Fri. in Northeim.
********
Name Anna Osick  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1902  
Event Place Newton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Newton,  
Gender Female  
Age 54  
Occupation H.Wife  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1848  
Birthplace Germany  
Cemetery Nordheim  
Father's Name Walter Yabla  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name John Osick   
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
*******
Name Anna Osick  
Gender Female  
Burial Place Nordheim  
Death Date 13 Aug 1902  
Death Place Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 54  
Birth Date 1848  
Birthplace Germany  
Occupation H.Wife  
Race White  
Marital Status Married  
Spouse's Name John Osick  
Father's Name Walter Yabla  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


O'SHEA, PATRICK

Items From The Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1862)
DIED - In Eaton, on the 11th inst., Patrick, infant son of
P. O'Shea, Esq., aged 6 months and 5 days.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 19, 1862
********
(From 1860 Eaton twp. census:
Patrick Shea age 36; Bridget Shea 28; William 7)
This child is probably in a cemetery in Eaton twp. His mother
Bridget is buried in St. Isidore, but is listed also in the burial
book for St. Gregory so apparently she belonged to that church in
1880


O'SHEA, PATRICK

DEATH.-Mr. Patrick O'Shea of (name clipped out), brother of P. O'Shea, 
Esq. of
___ town, died on New Year's day. He was well known and highly respected.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 17, 1868 P. 1


OSTEN, SON OF CHRIST.

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 04 Oct.)
Death Sun. evening of the 14 yr. old son of Christ. Osten in 
St. Nazianz of a cerebral hemorrhage. The funeral will take 
place tomorrow morning in the Chapel of St. Nazianz Cemetery.




PACKARD, HANNAH

Hannah Packard shot and killed by her son-in-law, Jabez Gage
Manitowoc Herald, 09 Feb. 1860
*****
Shocking Murderous Affray.-
It is our painful duty to state that on Saturday last the town of Eaton, in the western part 
of this county, was the scene of a shocking tragedy, which resulted in the death of one 
person, and the wounding of the murderer by the hands of a son of the deceased. Mr. Wm. 
Hume, of Clark's Mills, who was present at the examination, gives us the following particulars:
A man Named John (sic) Gage, living in Eaton, had lived, unhappily with his wife for some time, 
and on Sunday, the 29th ult., she left him and went to reside at her mother's-Mrs. Packard-about 
half a mile distant. On Saturday last, about 2 o'clock, P.M., Gage, armed with a rifle, proceeded 
to Mrs. Packhard's, and asked admittance to see his child, as he was about leaving the country. 
Mrs. P. refused the request by attempting to besmear him with the contents of a nameless earthen 
vessel, which attempt proved a failure. She then procured some hot water, and was about to throw 
it upon him, when Gage raised his rifle and discharged it. The ball entered Mrs. Packard's left breast, 
killing her almost instantly.
Gage then proceeded to re-load his rifle and the inmates called out to a son of the murdered woman, 
a lad of 14, for assistance. Gage walked off, and young Packard seizing a single-barreled shot gun, 
shot at him, wounding him slightly in the neck. Gage then started for Calumet county,and was pursued 
by some of the neighbors. He was found in the town of New Holstein, and brought back to Clark's 
Mills, where he was examined on Monday before S.D. Clark, Esq. Mr. Sweet, of Chilton, defended 
him, and Judge Lee, District Attorney, prosecuted on behalf of the State. He was committed to jail in 
the village on Tuesday, to answer at the Circuit Court.
Gage received nearly the whole contents of young Packhard's gun in the back part of the neck-Dr. 
LaCount extracting some thirty or forty grains of shot there-from.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 10, 1860 P. 3


PAGELS, GARY

Gary Pagels, age 54, of 6604 Irish Road, Two Creeks, Wis., died Sunday morning, 
April 6, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Kim Henning.
Gary was born March 22, 1943, in Two Rivers, son of the late Herbert and Beulah 
Niquette Pagels. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers and 
served in the United States Navy. On September 28, 1979, he married the former 
Carol Bergene. Gary was employed at Becker Meats until his retirement due to illness. 
He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting and fishing, and his many other good friends.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Pagels, Two Creeks; three sons and daughters-in-law, 
Terry and Nancy Dimmick, Two Rivers, Kevin and Pam Dimmick, Manitowoc, Steve 
and Joyce Dimmick, Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jerilyn and Duane 
Osmunsun, Mishicot, Sue and Dale Hornburg, Watersmeet, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, 
Ben, Jessica, Lauren, Meghan, Michael, Nicholas, Mitchel, Barry, Ashley, Brittany, 
Wesley and Bradley; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Marilyn Pagels, 
Two Rivers; one brother-in-law, Charles Cline; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene Cline.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home on Tuesday form 5-8 p.m. and 
on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 1997 P. A2


PALMER, ADELLA

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. George Palmer of this city, died at the home of her sister in
Morse, Oklahoma, after a lingering illness. She went to visit her
sister, expecting the change of climate would benefit her. Mr. Palmer
went to visit his wife but did not reach her before her death. Mrs.
Palmer was 54 years of age and was a resident of this city for twenty
years. She is survived by her husband and two daughters and two sons.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919
********
1910 Two Rivers Ward 2 census
George Palmer, age 45, Della or Adella, age 48, Paul, age 12
Mary, age 9, Roy, age 2, Dorothy, age 4/12


PALMER, THOMAS

From the Manitowoc Herald, 19 Jan 1860:
Thomas Palmer died.


PALZER, LORRAINE

Lorraine Palzer, age 100, Two Rivers, passed away on Oct. 2, 2008, at 
Wisteria Haus in Two Rivers.
Lorraine was born on March 19, 1908, on her grandparents' farm in 
Misere, Door County, to Emil and Eloise (Englebert) DeDecker. Her family 
moved to Algoma when she was a child. Lorraine graduated from Kewaunee 
County Normal and taught at Kodan and Pleasant Valley Schools in 
Kewaunee County until moving to Two Rivers, where she married Hugo J. 
Palzer at St. Luke's Catholic Church on May 24, 1935. Lorraine was a 
loving wife, mother, avid homemaker and active community volunteer.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
At Lorraine's request, there will be no funeral service held.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Parish's Endowment Fund, Two Rivers.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting 
the Palzer family with arrangements.
The family of Lorraine Palzer would like to express their sincere 
appreciation to the staff at Wisteria Haus in Two Rivers for their care, 
concern, kindness and compassion. In her final days, Lorraine was very 
fortunate to have had such dedicated people available to provide for her 
needs.
A thank you is also extended to hospice for their professional services 
and care.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 4, 2008


PANKRATZ, GLEN J.

Glen J. Pankratz, age 81, of 1308 S. 22nd St, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
January 6, 1997, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 
at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Simenson.
He was born May 18, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Elsa 
Kolwey Pankratz.
Survivors include one son, Joe Pankratz, Florida; three daughters and one 
son-in-law, Donna and Arden Thomm, Manitowoc, Sandi Olson, Marinette, 
Sharon Hines, Peoria, Ill.; one sister, Aurelia (Tootie) Klein, Manitowoc 
12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; one brother, Sherman Pankratz; one sister, Lucille Hermann.
The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1997  P. A2


PANKRATZ, JOSEPH

Name: Pankratz, Joseph
D.: 4/7/1879
B.:
Reg. D.: 6/23/1879
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 1 Hr.
B.P.: Clark's Mills
D.P.: Clark's Mills
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chr. Aloys Lou
Spouse:
F.: Joseph Pankratz
M.: Maria Kolnes
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.311


PARDOWSKI, PAUL

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903:
The body of Paul Pardowski, of Manitowoc, who drowned in Ludington Harbor on 
08 Dec. last year, has been found in the lake near Arcadia, Michigan, 75 miles 
north of Ludington. It was probably carried there by the drift ice. The 27-yr. 
old man had been married just 2 mos. before his death. His relatives have 
arranged to have his body brought here. His identity was established by finding 
on his body a purchase receipt from the store of Mr. E.M. Carstens here.


PASCH, BARBARA J.
September 23, 1954 - April 24, 2003


PASKA, FRANK

FRANKIE PASKA, CAN'T FIND SKATED TO HIS DEATH 
Treacherous Ice Claims Its First Victim, Frankie Paska, This Afternoon
BROTHER HAS A CLOSE CALL
But Assistance Arrived In Time To Rescue Him-Other Body Recovered After 
Few Minutes-A Sad Accident
A sad fatality that came near to a double tragedy occurred shortly 
after noon to-day when the thin ice, coating the river claimed its 
first victim, carrying down to his death, Frankie Paska, while his 
brother Joseph, was only saved through his own brave exertions and 
the assistance of those who rushed to the rescue. The boys left home 
immediately after the noon day meal and taking their skates, hastened 
to the river to enjoy the sport until time to go to school. They had 
been on the ice but a few minutes when it gave way precipitating both 
into the water, Frankie the younger boy going to the bottom at once. 
Joseph, the older, with a presence of mind remarkable for one of his 
years, reached out to save himself and succeeded in grasping hold of 
a floating chunk of ice, to which he clung for fully ten minutes 
until assistance could be rendered him. When taken from the water he 
was almost frozen and had fainted. He was taken to the boiler room of 
the Goodrich shops and the police notified, medical assistance being 
summoned. 
Dr. Pritchard arrived and after a time resuscitated the lad, although 
it was some hours before it was possible to remove him. In the meantime 
officers set at work to recover the body of the drowned boy and after 
half an hour it was brought to the surface and removed to the home. 
The skates which had caused his death were still tightly strapped to 
the feet and the little fellows face bore an expression of terror. The 
older lad had lost one skate in his struggles. 
The boys were sons of Mrs. Margaret Paska, a widow residing on Huron 
street, and had been warned to stay off the ice. The accident happened 
in the vicinity of the water town and was witnessed by a number of 
pedestrians on Tenth street. John Radl and Arthur Boldt, who were 
passing, were the first to reach the imperiled youths and it was by 
their assistance that the one life was saved. The unfortunate lad who 
met death was 11 years of age, while the other who had so close a call 
is 14. George Paska, a brother learned of the accident a few minutes 
after it happened and was on the scene to care for the boys. 
The accident is a sad one and should be a warning to children and 
parents to not trust to the ice in its present unsafe condition.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 11, 1900, Page 1
**********
A sad scene was the funeral services held at the home of Mrs. Margaret 
Paska this morning, when her son Frankie was buried. Schoolmates from 
the Luling school were present and laid floral tributes on the little 
coffin and many sympathizing friends of the mother attended.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 13, 1900, Page 3
********
Frank Paska
birth: 1890 Germany
death: 11 December 1900 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: George Parka
mother: Mosyreta
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PATTERSON, HIRAM

From the Manitowoc Herald, 14 Feb. 1857:
Hiram Patterson died at the American House.


PAULOW, DANIEL L.
July 20, 1923 - February 19, 2007


PAULOW, JOAN M.
nee LeClair
December 12, 1925 - June 20, 2014


PAVLISH, FRANK

(First publication Sept. 24, 1891.) No. 95
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term of the County Court to be held
in and for said county, at the office of the County Judge, in the city of
Manitowoc in said county, on the fourth Tuesday (being the 27th day) of October,
1891, the following matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Adolph S. Chloupek, administrator of the estate of Frank
Pavlish, junior, late of the town of Kossuth, in said county, deceased, intestate,
to sell all the real estate belonging to said estate, described as follows, to-wit:
the north-east quarter of the north-west quarter (N.E. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4), and the
north-west quarter of the north-east quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), all in section
two (2), of township twenty (20), north or range twenty-three (23) east, in said
county, containing about eighty (80) acres of land, more or less, according to
government survey.
By order of the Court.
Dated September 21, 1891.
Emil Baensch, Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 8, 1891, P. 2
*********
From 1870 Kossuth twp. census:
Frank Povilish    M 48 Bohemia
Ann Povilish    F 30 Bohemia
John Povilish    M 12 Wisconsin
Frank Povilish   M 10 Wisconsin
Mary Povilish    F 5 Wisconsin
**********
From 1880 Kossuth twp. census:
Name     Frank Pavlish
 Event Type     Census
 Event Date     1880
 Event Place     Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
 Gender     Male
 Age     20
 Marital Status     Single
 Race     White
 Race (Original)     W
 Occupation     Works On Farm
 Relationship to Head of Household     Stepson
 Relationship to Head of Household (Original)     SSon
 Birth Year (Estimated)     1860
 Birthplace     Wisconsin, United States
 Father's Birthplace     Czechoslovakia
 Mother's Birthplace     Czechoslovakia
John Dvorak   Self M 28 Czechoslovakia
Anna Dvorak   Wife F 43 Czechoslovakia
Frank Pavlish  Stepson M 20 Wisconsin, United States
Mary Pavlish   Stepdaughter F 14 Wisconsin, United States
Anton Pavlish   Stepson M 9 Wisconsin, United States
Annie Dvorak   Sister F 14 Czechoslovakia
*********
(Note: The Pavlish surname is in Holy Cross cemetery, Mishicot
but not the Frank in the probate notice)


PAWLICHEK, JOSEPH

From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 21 May) 
Death of Joseph Pawlichek last Sat. at the home of his mother. 
The 25 yr. old died of consumption.


PAWLITZWOSKI, MRS.

Mrs. Pawlitzwoski of Tisch Mills died one day last week.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Sept. 3, 1895


PEEBLES, ERFORD  

15 Jan 1881/Oct 1975
Private memorial services for Erford J. Peebles of 1522A S. Ninth 
St., Manitowoc, were held at 7 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. David Passett officiating.
Mr. Peebles was born Jan. 15, 1881, at Readsboro, Vt., son of the 
late James and Grace Culver Peebles. His latest employment was with 
American Seating Co., Manufacturers of church furniture, originally 
in Manitowoc and later in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Survivors include his wife, the former Hilda Beck, a daughter by a 
previous marriage, Mrs. David (Florinel) Stanfield, of Sacramento, 
Calif., and a niece, Mrs. Philip (Grace) Miller, of Shelbourne Falls, 
Mass.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, October 14, 1975 P.3


PELESCHEK, CHILD OF R.

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1901:
A 9-mo. old child of Mr. R. Peleschek in 
Two Rivers died on Thurs.


PELESCHEK, DAU. OF RUDOLPH

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1900:
Death Sun. in Two Rivers of a little daughter of Rudolph Peleschek.


PELICAN, DAU. OF FRANK

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907: 
A 2-year old daughter of Frank Pelican in Two Rivers died 
Tuesday of an attack of diphtheria.
********
Dorathea Peliken
birth: 1907 Two Rivers
death: 29 June 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Two Rivers
father: Frank Palikno
mother: Inez Peliken
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PELLEGRIM, FATHER

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1908: 
Father Pellegrim, about whom we reported several weeks ago as suffering from a
stroke, died here Friday in Holy Family Hospital where he had been brought for 
better attention. He had served as Priest for the Catholic Congregation of 
Francis Creek for many years.


PELLERIN, PATRICK
d. January 12, 1922/Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

FORMER RESIDENT HERE DIES IN CANADA
(from Toronto Times, Canada)
Patrick Pellerin of 441 King Street East, died of sleeping sickness in 
St. Michael's Hospital. He had undergone treatment for a tumor on his 
hand and had been dismissed from the hospital on Jan. 6. The same night 
he was brought back in an unconscious condition in which he remained 
almost continually until his death. Dr. Louden, chief physician at the 
hospital, diagnosed the case as sleeping sickness and an autopsy will 
probably be performed. Pellerin came from Quebec about six months ago. 
It is believed that he had a wife and family somewhere in Wisconsin.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 2, 1922


PELTIER, GEORGE

George Peltier, aged 83, living with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Allie, passed 
away last Wednesday.
The Reporter, Mar. 1, 1913
********
1880 Mishicot census:
Geo Pelky age 51; wife Hariett 45; dau. Filman 25; Thomas 15;
Elia 13; son Elic 11; Andrew 9; Adaline 5; Delina 3; Amelia 1

 
PEPPARD, INFANT TWINS OF THOMAS

Clarks Mills:
The twins which recently made their appearance at the home of Thomas Peppard, died Sunday.
Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 25, 1896


PEPPER, JULIA

A girl named Pepper was struck by lightening and killed instantly in
Cooperstown. She was on her way home from a neighbor's and went home
by a path through a wood. She was found near a tree, dead, the tree
being shattered to pieces by the lightening.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 17, 1880
********
Name: Pepper, Julia
D.:  6/18/1880
B.:  3/10/1863
Reg:  6/7/1881
Sex:  F/W
Age at Death: 17 yrs.
B.P.
D.P.
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.: Thomas Pepper
M.: Anna C. Graney
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.3 p.12
*********
(Note: From 1880 Cooperstown census taken the 15th and 16th day of June, 1880: 
Thomas Peper age 60; wife Anna age 58; Thomas age 30; Bridget age 19; 
Margareth age 16; Catharine age 10; Louise age 14(notation for Louise:
died June 10th 1880)


PERDY, PETER

ANOTHER SAD ACCIDENT -
A young man named Peter Perdy, whose parents reside at Centreville in this county,
was almost instantly killed on Friday last, while at work in the sawmill of Pelster
& Co., at Two Creeks, in the town of Two Rivers. He was struck in the side by an
edging from a circular saw, and in less than half an hour life was extinct. His
remains were carried through this village on Saturday to the residence of his
parents.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 14, 1859 p.3
(Front page has June 14; page 2 has July 12; page 3 has no date)


PERNDL, THEODORE

Name: Perndl, Theodore
D.: 5/9/1877
B.:
Reg. D.: 5/11/1877
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 15 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Milwaukee Wis (See below).
Cem.: ?
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Ch. Kiepper Coroner Milw.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Accident
Add Info.: Death place: St. Chas. Hotel, Market St. 7th. Ward, 
Milwaukee. Occ. Hatd Parten(?)
Pg. #: v.1 p.222
(Note: This is info that may be or may not be him from the site:
(Evergreen (#44) cemetery:
BEARNEY: [Unk]-[?? Bearney/bur. 05-10-1877]
[5/10/1877 - burial register has buried the son of Mr. Bearns, frie ground, $2]
Death record – library/state microfiche:
BERNDL: Theodore........May  09, 1877


PERONTO, ABRAHAM

Abraham Peronto, 70, of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
There will be no funeral services. Mr. Peronto's body was donated to 
Milwaukee Clinic for research.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 3, 1972


PERONTO, FRANK 

TWO RIVERS MAN DIES IN POLICE STATION FROM DEBAUCH
Frank Peronto, Factory Hand, Picked Up on Streets Helpless Friday Night,
Dies in Station Saturday Afternoon
Picked up in helpless condition from intoxication on the streets of
Two Rivers late Friday night, Frank Peronto, a factory hand in that
city, died at the police station there Saturday afternoon, death
being due to alcoholism say physicians. No inquest was held. Peronto,
according to reports, had been in a bad way for several weeks and for
five days had been intoxicated and unable to work. He was found
paralyzed from drink on the street after midnight Friday and did not
recover and physicians who were summoned were unable to save the man.
It is said that Peronto had been drinking heavily for a year and had
frequently been taken into custody by Two Rivers police and had served
time in jail. He was 45 years of age. Peronto had been separated from
his wife for some time. Three children of the dead man are in an
orphanage in Green Bay. District Attorney Brady was called to Two Rivers
to investigate the matter but after ascertaining the facts decided that
no inquest was necessary. Peronto was employed at a Two Rivers factory.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 12, 1917, Page 8


PERONTO, MILDRED

Mildred Peronto, 87, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, April 29, 1989 at the home. Mrs. Peronto was born June 20, 1901 
at Antigo, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Simons.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond Peronto of Manitowoc, Merill Peronto 
of California and two daughters, Nancy Leyda of Arizona and Louise Maigatter 
of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., May 3, 1989 - page B10


PEROUTKA, WENZEL

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908: 
Wenzel Peroutka in Kossuth hanged himself last week. 
Family troubles were blamed.


PERRY, THOMAS

Thomas W. Perry, 76, of 2000 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, and 5222 Fourth St., 
St. Petersburg, Fla., died Saturday at Bowling Green, Ky., following a 
coronary attack.
Private memorial services will be held at Phipps Memorial Chapel of the 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will 
officiate. The body will be cremated.
Mr. Perry was born Sept. 2, 1894, at Leipsic, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio 
State University and taught physics in Chicago high schools. He married 
Lillian Kirk June 13, 1919. Mr. Perry was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Thomas K. Perry, M.D., of Manitowoc, a 
daughter, Jean P. White, of Mount Prospect, Ill, a sister, Isabel Main, of 
Cleveland, Ohio, and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971


PERSONS, UNKNOWN

A young man named Persons was killed in Maple Grove on Tuesday by a 
falling tree. He and his father were chopping cord wood on the farm of a 
neighbor, John Gieger. Young Persons, in getting out of the way of a 
falling tree, stumbled and fell. The tree came down on him and crushed 
his head to a jelly.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 17, 1895


PESAJECK, CHILD OF WENZEL

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Feb.)
Death of the 8-mo. old child of former Mishicott resident Wenzel Pesajeck, 
a few days ago, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. 


PESCHKE, MRS. B.

From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1886:
Death in Two Rivers of Mrs. B. Peschke, mother of F.C. Hartung. 


PESERIK, MRS. JOSEPH

From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1906:
Death in Two Rivers Friday of Mrs. Joseph Peserik from dropsy. 
She leaves her husband and 6 children. The funeral was Sunday.


PETERKE, CHILD OF MR.

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Feb.)
and a child of Mr. Peterke was buried from the Evangelical Church.


PETERMANN, WILLIAM

PETERMANN'S DEATH DUE TO PNEUMONIA
The death of William Petermann, who passed away at the Northern Hospital at 
Oshkosh within two days after being committed from here, was due to an acute 
attack of pneumonia according to the findings of the autopsy which was 
performed by doctors of the institution. Request for permission to perform 
the autopsy was asked by Dr. Sherman, head of the hospital, and was granted 
by members of the family. Petermann's body has been returned to his home in 
the town of Rockland for burial. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1927 P.1


PETERS, CARL J.

Carl J. Peters, age 78, of 1610 26th St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening,
March 4, 1994, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
He was born May 19, 1915, in Milwaukee, son of the late Alfred and Mary Hoppe
Hirschfeld. Carl was a well known avid golfer.
Survivors include a son, James Hirschfeld, West Allis; a daughter and son-in-law,
Judy and Fred Strom, West Allis; a brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Winifred
Hirschfeld, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister and brother-in-law, Erna and Elmer Martin,
West Allis; a son-in-law, Thomas Sprasky, Racine; six grandsons, Joel, Jamie and
Jason Strom, Donald Hirschfeld, David and Timothy Sprasky and a great granddaughter,
Alyssa Strom. He was preceded in death by a daughtrer (sic), Carol Sprasky.
There will be NO SERVICES.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers assisted the fammily.
Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1994 P. A2


PETERSEN, EMMA

Emma Peterson of Liberty, sister of Jule Peterson of this city, died
on Friday of last week.  She was 16 and an invalid for a long time.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 5, 1893
********
(Per article she died on Friday, Dec. 30, 1892)


PETERSON, CHILD OF MR.

Liberty news:
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson died last week, and the funeral took place on 
Saturday. The parents have the sympathy of their numerous friends in this their 
deep affliction.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 21, 1882 P. 10


PETERSON, CHILD OF MR.

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1905:
Death Wed. last week of a 2-mo. old child of lighthouse keeper 
Peterson in Manitowoc, with burial on Thurs. morning.

 
PETERSON, H.

Clarks Mills:
Last Sunday, H. Peterson died at his home in the Town of Liberty after a 
brief illness. He was sixty years of age and leaves two children to mourn 
his death.
Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 26, 1896


PETERSON, MILDRED

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1903:
A 9-mo. old daughter of Mr. P.A. PETERSON here died Wed. last week of convulsions.
The funeral was Friday.
********
Mildred, the nine-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Peterson 
died Wednesday of convulsions. The child had been ill but a short 
time. The funeral takes place tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 29, 1903 P.3


PETERSON, MR.

Two Rivers news: 
One more of the bodies of the Milton was found about a mile 
north of here on the beach by A. Fontaine last Thursday. The 
body was identified as that of Mr. Peterson, mate of the ill 
fated craft. He was about 50 years of age. His relatives in 
Milwaukee authorized the life saving crew to bury him here, 
his burial taking place on Friday. A third body was found at 
the light house, five miles north of here, by Mr. Davenport, 
the keeper, on Saturday. The body was recognized as that of 
E. Mathiason, part owner of the Milton by a scar on his left 
thumb. He was buried here by the life saving crew on Saturday 
afternoon. The remaining two bodies of the craft will 
undoubtedly soon be found.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 13, 1885 P.2


PETERSON, MRS. AUGUST

Mrs. Otto Drews and Miss Olga Drews are at Maribel for the day having gone there 
for the funeral of Mrs. August Peterson, who died at a Milwaukee hospital Sunday. 
The remains passed through the city yesterday afternoon. The deceased was born 
at Maribel twenty-nine years ago and has resided there ever since. She leaves her 
husband and a son surviving her.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 15, 1921 P. 3
*********
(1920 Cooperstown census: August Peterson age 24; wife Walburga age 25;
son Harvey(?) age 5)


PETERSON, SARAH

DROWNED.--A girl named Sarah Peterson aged about eleven years was 
drowned in a branch of Neshoto River last Thursday. In campany with another 
little girl whe went in bathing--the day being very hot--got in deep water and 
before help could be obtained sank to rise no more.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, July 9, 1868  pg. 4


PETERSON, WILLIAM

From Der Nord Westen 12 Mar. 1903:
Six weeks ago William Peterson left here for New Mexico hoping that the mild
winter climate there would be good for his health. About 3 weeks ago his parents 
mailed a letter to him, but the still-sealed envelope was returned to them on 
Mon. with a notation that the addressee was deceased. The distraught parents are 
seeking further clarification through the postmaster.
********
From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903:
We recently reported about an envelope, which had been addressed to William
Peterson at the hospital in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, being returned to his 
parents stamped "deceased". Further inquiry to the hospital discloses that 
the young man had in fact died there on 20 Feb. of consumption. His parents 
have arranged for the body to be shipped here.


PETERZILEK, MR., SR.

Mr. Peterzilek Sr., for many years a resident of Cato, was called to his 
final rest Friday.  Mr. Peterzilek was 79 years of age and a severe cold 
which developed into pneumonia won in the battle for life. Mr. Peterzilek 
is survived by a wife and two grown children.
Manitowoc Pilot, Notes from Cato, April 11, 1912
(Note: The closest I have to this surname is Petrzilka in cemetery #1)


PETRI, WILLIAM

William Petri, 71, of 2000 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 3, 1990 at Holy 
Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 pm Thursday, June 7, 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. John R. White Sr., presiding.
He was born February 11, 1919, the City of the Hague, Netherlands, son of the late 
Jan and Elizabeth Haas Petri. He married Irene Brandenburg, January 25, 1958 in 
Marinette, Wisconsin. Mr. Petri was employed as an Architect with various firms 
throughout his career. he was actively involved with the design of many local buildings, 
including the Wisconsin Fuel and Light Company of Manitowoc, the Y.M.C.A., of 
Manitowoc. the Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church of Newton, the former Manitowoc 
County Bank and the Mishicot Public Elementary School.
Survivors include Irene of Green Bay; his children, Rick Petri of Madison, Elizabeth 
Zillmer of Madison, William Petri of Madison, Scott Petri of Manitowoc, Ingrid and 
James Golding of Minnesota and Erika Petri of Manitowoc; a brother, Cornelius of 
Zeist, of the Netherlands; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers 
and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 12 noon until the time of services on Thursday. 
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.


PETZHOLD, F.

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Feb.)
An old settler F. Petzhold has died at age 80. He was a veteran of the 
Civil War and drew a pension. He leaves a widow, one son and 4 daughters. 
The funeral was Tues. in the local cemetery. 


PFLUM, DR. EDWARD
October 8, 1926 - January 8, 2008


PHEIFER, DAN

Cooperstown News:
Dan Pheifer whose death occurred at the hospital at Manitowoc where he was
a patient for some time, was buried here Tuesday morning at nine o'clock.
Mr. Pheifer was an orphan and had been employed at the Bradley home for 
many years.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 12, 1927  p.6


PHILLIPS, CHARLES

From the Manitowoc Herald, d. 24 Jun 1854:
Charles M. Phillips, son of Col. Phillips.


PHILLIPS, HENRY
 
BOY DIES ON OPERATING TABLE AS ANESTHETIC IS BEING ADMINISTERED TO HIM
Henry Phillips, 11 year-old son of Samuel Phillips, died suddenly in the
offices of Dr. J. Shaw, Franklin street, this morning while undergoing an
operation upon his throat, death being due to the effect of the anesthetic
upon his heart. Efforts to revive the boy by use of the pulmotor which was
hurriedly dispatched to the office, were unavailing.
The boy had been having trouble with his throat and upon the advice of 
physicians was undergoing an operation for removal of the tonsils, a minor
operation. Chloroform was administered for the operation and the physician
found that the lad had succumbed, the chloroform probably having affected
the heart. Dr. Shaw and another physician who was assisting him, worked 
over the boy but efforts to save him were unavailing.
The boy was not strong and the natural fear of an operation, coupled with
his physical condition and the shock combined to cause the sad death.
The boy is survived by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 14, 1914  p.1


PIAZZA, KELLY A. (COOMBS)

Kelly A. (Coombs) Piazza, age 37, died October 7, 1997, at her home on 1708 New York Ave., 
Manitowoc, after a courageous battle with Metastatic Melanoma.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 1997, at First Reformed United 
Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Stephen Schuette will officiate.
Kelly was born November 28, 1959, in Lincoln, Maine, daughter of Alice (Shedd) Coombs and the 
late Frederick Coombs. She graduated from the Orono High School in Orono, Maine. She briefly 
attended the University of Maine at Augusta as a Music Major. She enlisted in the United States 
Coast Guard and was stationed at a Search and Rescue Station at Castle Hill in Newport, R.I., 
Corpsman "A" School in New London, Conn. She became a Petty Officer 2nd class while stationed 
as a medvac corpsman at the Coast Guard Air Station in Cape Cod, Mass. She was honorably 
discharged from the Coast Guard in 1984. In 1987 she received her A.S. in Computer Science from 
Ocean County Community College in New Jersey. She worked in a variety of computer related jobs 
including computer sales for MicorAge Computer Company, and a Systems Analyst for the National 
Center of State Courts in Williamsburg, Va. She started her own computer consulting company, in 
Toano, Va., and the United States Virgin Islands and was in the process of restarting that company 
"Piazza Consulting" in Manitowoc, when her cancer reoccurred. In addition to her computer career, 
Kelly was an AFFA certified aerobics instructor and taught classes at some of the top resorts in 
St. Thomas. After moving to Manitowoc, she worked part-time at the Manitowoc/Two Rivers 
YMCA as an aerobics instructor. As an instructor she was sometimes "hated," because she "pushed 
her classes too hard." In actuality, she was loved by everyone because she expected her students 
"to perform to their very best". In August of 1997, Kelly made the public spotlight when she and her 
family reunited with her childhood friends "The William's Street Gang" at a camp on Cold Stream Lake 
in Enfield, Maine. This reunion meant so much to Kelly seeing friends from 20 years ago. Two articles 
were published about the event, one in the Lincoln News in Lincoln, Maine, and one in the Herald Times 
Reporter in Manitowoc/Two Rivers. Wis.
Survivors include her husband, Salvatore C. Piazza of Manitowoc; two daughters, Chelsea M. Piazza and 
Samantha M. Piazza of Manitowoc; her mother, Alice (Shedd) Coombs of Bangor, Maine; three sisters, 
Carol Wells and her husband Richard of Topsham, Maine, Peggy Thornton of Wisconsin Rapids, and Marie 
Trudel of Hamden, Maine. She is also survived by her grandmother, Stella Grant, Mattawankeag, Maine; 
and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends around the country.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the "Kelly Piazza Memorial Fund 
#784-925-452", % FirStar Bank, 1618 Washington St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. This fund will be used 
to help provide scholarships for her survivng daughters and will make donations to charities raising money 
to fight Melanoma.
The family will greet relatives and friends at First Reformed United Church of Christ from 1:30 p.m. 
Sunday until the time of service.
The family would like to thank members of the community that supported her during her battle with cancer. 
They include: Dr. Mark Betag, Dr. Ranjini-Gandhavadi and the staff at the Sheboygan Region Cancer Clinic. 
The Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice Association of Two Rivers, especially Sue Turner, her primary 
case worker and all of the other wonderful nurses and aides that helped day in and day out. We would also 
like to send our love out to Rev. Stephen Schuette, Minister Dave Kilgore, and the members of the Center of 
Peace for their spiritual support and guidance during this difficult time. Finally, a special thank you to Mrs. Jan 
Soeldner who was always there whenever we needed her. The family's love goes out to everyone that may 
not be mentioned, but thought and prayed for Kelly.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1997 P. A2


PIEPER, LYDIA

Name: Lydia  Pieper
Color/Sex:  White Female
Occ:  -----
Born:  December 29, 1878
Died:  January 28, 1879
Cause:  Enteritis
Date Of Onset:
Father: Reinhold  Pieper
Mother: Emilie Pieper
Certification: Widowed (sic)
Place Of Death:
Residence:
Name Of Physician:
Name Of Informant:
Place Of Burial:
Date Of Burial:
Date Of Registration:
Test Confirmed Diagnosis:
Volume #2  Page #53 - Co. death record
Note: Reinhold was a minister  
Lydia was 29 days old 

 
PILGRIM, CHARLES

Commits Suicide
Charles Pilgrim living with the family of Wm Diedricks on Monroe St.,
committed suicide yesterday morning. The body was found hanging on
the bedstead. The man used a pair of suspenders to end his life.
Coroner Dr. Emil Christensen was called whose verdict was that it was
a deliberate suicide. No inquest will take place. Pilgrim came from
Kewaunee but a few days ago, he was employed at the Hamilton factory.
The unfortunate man was 50 years of age.
The REPORTER, Sat., Mar. 17, 1906


PIPER, DAUGHTER OF AUG.

A daughter of Aug. Piper of Maple Grove was struck by lightning and
instantly killed on Friday last.
Manitowoc Tribune  June 17, 1880  pg. 1 


PISCHA, P. 

- Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893:
"Death on Sun., 8 days ago" (sic), of P. Pischa, an old and respected 
resident of Franklin at the age of 93.


PISCHKE, ANNA

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Feb.) 
Death of Anna Pischke on Sat. morning from consumption, from which 
she has suffered for a long time. She was buried this morning in the 
Polish Cemetery. 
********
Annie Pischky
birth: 1868 Prussia
death: 16 February 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Paul Pischky
mother: Victoria
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PISCHKE, J.

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1895: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Mar.) 
Also, death Sat. of J. Pischke, about 21 yrs. of age, of consumption. 
He was buried this morning in the Catholic Cemetery.


VALENA JOHN PISHKE

Valena John Pishke
birth: 28 April 1906 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 19 August 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1906 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Andrew Rishke (sic)
mother: Anthony Pishke (sic)
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(Note: The mother probably is Sophia who was married
to Andrew)


PITCHKE, ALBERT

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897:
In Two Rivers on Sat., Albert Pitchke died after a year illness of
consumption. He was the son of Paul Pitchke of Two Rivers.
********
Albert M. Pishke
birth: 1876 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 4 April 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Paul Pishke
mother: Victoria
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PITCHKI, HELEN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905:
A small child of Andrew Pitchki in Two Rivers died Monday.
********
Helen Pishke
birth: 24 June 1905 Two Rivers
death: 4 September 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Two Rivers
father: Andrew Pischke
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PITSCHKE, MRS. ANDREW 

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1908: 
Death Friday in Two Rivers of 35-year old Mrs. Andrew Pitschke of
consumption. She leaves her husband and 4 small children.
(Have the surname Pitchke in #89 but not enough info. to put her there)


PITSCHKE, CHILD OF PAUL

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1906:
A small child of Paul Pitschke in Two Rivers 
died Monday of child cholera.


PLANK, ADOLPH C.

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1909:
Death Sunday of 27-year old Adolph C. Plank of sugar diabetes. 
He lived at Louis Steinberg’s near Louis Correl (sic, Cornel?) 
(“best guess” on these surnames because of white spots in the type.). 
He is survived by his father and 7 sisters.


PLANK, MRS. HENRY

From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906:  
The wife of farmer Henry Plank, who lives in the St. Nazianz 
vicinity, was helping her husband off-load some hay on Tuesday 
last week. She was standing on the wagon when a sudden gust of 
wind caused her to lose her balance and she fell off. She fell 
in such an unfortunate manner that she died shortly after the 
accident.


PLANTICO LOUIS

Death of Louis Plantico, 59 year old resident of the 3rd Ward, on Sun., 07 May.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, May 11, 1882
********
Mr. Ludwig Plantico, an old settler, well-known on the south side, 
died yesterday morning.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 9, 1882 P. 1
*******
(1880 Manitowoc wards 1-3 census:
Ludwig Plantikow age 57; wife Henriette age 60


PLANTICO, MRS. LUDWIG

WHERE SORROW IS UNKNOWN
MRS. L. PLANTICO.
Mrs. Ludwig Plantico, an old and highly respected resident, 
of this city, died at the home of her son, Charles Plantico, 
on South Fourteenth street, at a late hour Tuesday night. 
Death was the result of old age although she had been in 
failing health for some time. All that medical skill and 
loving kindness could suggest was done to prolong her life, 
but it was without avail. Death had marked her for his own, 
and surrounded by her loving, but sorrowing children, she 
closed her eyes to earthly cares, and has gone to her eternal 
rest in the flowery realms above.
Deceased was born in Germany, December 29, 1820 and came to 
this country with her husband in 1865. They took up their 
residence in Manitowoc and have since resided here. Her 
husband preceded her to the other shore some years ago and 
since that time she has made her home with her son. Three 
children survive to mourn her loss. They are Mrs. Frank Nimz, 
Mrs. Herman Rietz and Chas. Plantico, all residents of this 
city. Funeral services will be held from the ?????? ???? 
????row afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. 
Machmiller.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 9, 1899
*********
FUNERAL OF MRS. PLANTICO.
The funeral of Mrs. Ludwig Plantico, who died Tuesday evening 
at the home of her son on South Fourteenth street, took place 
at 2 o'clock this afternon from the residence. The deceased 
was an old resident and a large number of friends were present 
at the funeral services. There were many beautiful floral 
offerings. The Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated. Interment 
at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 10, 1899


PLATKE, VERONA

Two Rivers Woman Dead-
Mrs. Verona Platke, a pioneer resident of the county, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Louis Louisier at Two Rivers. She was 49 years of age. The
funeral was held today with burial at Rapids.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 20, 1913  p.4


PLEFKA, MR.

Tisch Mills
Mr. Plefka, one of the oldest residents of this village, died last Monday 
and was buried on Wednesday, the funeral being largely attended. 
The Chronicle - Tues., Jan. 19, 1909 


PLOECKELMANN, CHILD OF HERMANN

Death Mon. of a small child in the family of Hermann Ploeckelmann in Gibson.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Sep. 1903
******
(Per death notice the child died on Monday which would have been Sept. 21.,
This is from the county death index:
Ploeckelmann baby-d.Sept. 21, 1903 co. death index v.7 p.175)


PLOECKELMANN, MRS. JOHN

TOWN MISHICOT PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
Mrs. John Ploeckelmann, pioneer resident of the town of Mishicot, died at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Rumpf, Route 6, Thursday afternoon at 
the advanced age of 76 years. Death was due to infirmities of age and while 
not unexpected was a shock to family and friends. Funeral services will be 
held Sunday at 1, the Rev. Menke officiating and burial will be held at 
Mishicot.
Mrs. Ploeckelmann was born in Germany and came to America when 20 years of 
age, the family locating in Wisconsin. Mr. Ploeckelmann died some years ago 
and decedent is survived by four children, Mrs. Robert Engel, Ewen, Mich., 
Mrs. Ernest Basken, Francis Creek, Mrs. Fank Rumpf and William Ploeckelmann. 
Three brothers, William Ellerman, Candada, August Ellerman, Butternut, Wis., 
and Henry Ellerman of Mishicot and two sisters Mrs. J. Schaeffer, this city 
and Mrs. Bertha Krause, of Mellon, Wis., also survive and there are fifteen 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1923 P. 9


PLOTKA, DAU. OF MRS.

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Oct. 1902:
Death Wed. last week of a 14-mo. old daughter of Mrs. Plotka here.


PLOTKA, FRANK

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908:
Death Thursday in our local hospital of Frank Plotka who had 
been staying there at the expense of the city.


PLOTKA, DAU. OF FRANK

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896: 
Death Fri. of the 6-mo. old child of Frank Plotka, 
with the burial taking place Sun. at the local Catholic 
Cemetery.


PLOTKA, DAU. OF JOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1896:
Death Fri. of the 6-mo. child of Washington St. resident 
John Plotka. Burial was Sun. in the Polish Cemetery.


PLUNKETT, JAMES

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1896: 
James Plunkett, brakeman on a work train, was killed Sun. 
morning going past Porter Station when he fell between the 
moving cars. He was about 28 yrs. old.


PLUNKHOFF, MRS.

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904:
A heart attack on Wed. last week took the life of Mrs. Plunkhoff, 
a well-known resident of Cleveland. The funeral was conducted by 
Pastor Sprengling at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Centerville.


PLUTKA, CHILD OF JOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1900:
An 8-mo. old child of local resident John Plutka died Thurs. last week.
(Note: I have a John Plotka in #44 but no child and no surname Plutka)


PODHOLA, JOSEPH

Cooperstown news:
The body of Mr. Podhola who died in a hospital at Manitowoc arrived 
here for burial. He was the Cooperstown shoe repairer. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 4, 1919
******
(NOTE: On the 1910 Cooperstown census Joseph Podhola was 60 yrs. old 
and was a shoemaker. He isn't listed in the Cooperstown cemeteries or
any cemetery at all. This death notice is most likely for Joseph.)


PODUSHECK, MARY

Name: Podusheck, Mary
D.: 7/10/1877
B.:
Reg. D.: 1/3/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 4 Mo.
B.P.: Francis Creek
D.P.:
Cem.: Koss.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Ferd. Stern
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.293


POELSGUTTER, ALOIS

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909: 
Alois Poelsgutter was working in the Two Rivers sawmill last week and, while
trying to adjust the drive-belt of one of the machines while it was running, 
was caught in the works and so injured that he had to be taken to the Holy 
Family Hospital in Two Rivers where he died yesterday. Poelsgutter was 63. 
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
(Note: There is an Alois Peltzkutter in #89B but the date on the stone is 1910 and
the age doesn't match the news article.)


POH, SEBASTIAN

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sep. 1904:
Sebastian Poh died Thurs. morning last week at the home of his daughter here, 
Mrs. W. Smazal. He was found dead sitting in the armchair in his room, fully 
clothed. Dr. Staehle was promptly summoned, and he determined that the gentleman 
had died of a heart attack several hours before. Poh had last been seen Tues. 
evening as he went up to bed. When he didn’t show up for breakfast Wed. morning, 
it was assumed that he had gone to his son’s home to spend a few days. It is now 
believed that he got up Wed. morning, got dressed, was stricken and sat down in 
his armchair where he died. The deceased, who was 66, leaves 3 daughters and 4 
sons. The funeral was held Saturday.


POHLAND, ALVIN

Person Paragraphs:
The body of Alvin Pohland, 15, who was drowned at Crystal Lake, Sunday
was recovered with grappling hooks after a crew of men under the direction
of Dr. William Van Zanen, coroner, had discharged two blasts of dynamite.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, September 21, 1917  p.3


POLAK (NO NAME)

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1881
The wife of Mr. F. Polak last week in Reedsville.


POLLEN, MINNIE

Death Thurs. evening, after a short illness, of a 2-yr. old daughter of 
South 16th St. resident Joseph Pollen. The burial was held Sat. morning.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1901
********
Minnie, the two year old daughter of Joseph Pollon died at the family home on S. Sixth street, Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 5, 1901
*****
POLEN Marian Aug 29 1901 v.7 p.8
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"


PORTEN, PETER

Sudden death.--Peter Porten was riding in his sleigh, in the town of Rapids, last 
Saturday evening when, the runners striking a log, he fell out of the sleigh, 
struck his breast and exclaiming:  Oh! I am hurt, I must die, expired a few minutes 
after the accident. He leaves a wife and eight children.
Manitowoc Tribune, Vol. 18 No. 47, Thursday, March 7, 1872, Page 4 Column 1
********
From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1872)
On Sunday afternoon lasts, while Peter Porten, his wife and another lady was driving 
from the German settlement to Manitowoc Rapids, the horses took fright and ran away. 
Mr. Porten was thrown from the vehicle, against a stump and when picked up was found 
to be dead. The ladies were also thrown out but escaped without serious injury.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 9, 1922
*********
(1870 Manitowoc Rapids twp. census:
Peter Porten age 39; wife Cathrine 30; John 14; Getrud 13;
Peter 11; Joseph 8; Cathrine 6; Maria 4; Francis 2; Mathias 6/12)
(Note: This family is Porter on the 1860 census)


PORTMANN, GILBERT J. "GIBBY"
Februaray 27, 1926 - November 23, 2017


PORUBCANSKY, RICHARD
March 1, 1948 - June 6, 2016


POSPIERTZNY, MARY

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1896: 
Death Wed. last week in Manitowoc of Mary Pospiertzny, of a stroke. The
deceased, who was 56, was buried Fri. in the local Polish Cemetery.


POSSELT, BEATRICE K.

Beatrice "Bea" K. Posselt, 72, of 14000 Cedar Lake Road, Kiel died Tuesday 
morning, January 23, 2007 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, Plymouth.
She was the former Bea Booton, born July 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of 
the late Bernard & Kathleen Booton Strong.
Bea was a graduate of Pius High School in Milwaukee.
On August 9, 1952 she married Arthur Posselt in Milwaukee.
After moving to Kiel in 1966 Bea worked for Dr. William Schultz in New Holstein 
as a medical assistant until 1975. From 1981 until 1996 she worked for the Kiel 
School District and retired as head cook in 1996.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and Cedar Lake 
Improvement Association.
Bea and her husband Art enjoyed many social activities, such as pool league, 
darts and bowling.
She will be remembered for her outstanding cooking and her poetry.
Survivors include her husband Art of 54 years, five children (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.) She is further survived by six grandchildren and one sister-in-law. 
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen and three sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St. Kiel with Deacon James Steffen 
officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of 
service.
According to Bea's wishes cremation has taken place.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
The Sheboygan Press  January 26, 2007


PRADY, PETER

ANOTHER SAD ACCIDENT.-
A young man named Peter Prady, whose parents reside at Centerville 
in this county, was almost instantly killed on Friday last, while 
at work in the saw mill of Pfister & Co., at Two Creeks, in the town 
of Two Rivers. He was struck in the side by an edging from a circular 
saw, and in less than half an hour life was extinct. His remains were 
carried through this village on Saturday to the residence of his 
parents.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Tuesday, June 14, 1859 P.3


PRAHL, C.E.

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899:
74-year old Mr. C.E. PRAHL, one of the inmates in the local mental facility, died 
last Fri. of old age.


PRATT, MELISSA L.

From the Manitowoc Herald, 09 Sep 1858:
Melissa L. Pratt died, wife of David A. Pratt.


PRAUSE, MATH.

Math. Prause, a well-known fisherman of Two Rivers, drowned in Lake Michigan 
last week near Charlevoix, Michigan. The body was taken to Tisch Mills for burial.
Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909
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FISHERMAN DROWNS IN LAKE
Math. Prause, who is well known in this city, lost his life by drowning in Lake Michigan 
at Charlevoix, Michigan, last week. Prause was employed on the fishing tug, Green, that 
fished out of this port last winter. Details of the accident have not yet been received here. 
His body has been recovered and he will be brought here and buried at Tisch Mills. Prause 
was a carpenter by trade and was employed in this city for several years.
The Chronicle - Tues., May 18, 1909 


PREHN, LYDIA

From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1909:
Pneumonia caused the death Sunday of Miss Lydia Prehn, the 26-year old
daughter of Edward Prehn in Manitowoc Rapids. She is survived by her parents
and 2 sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.


PRESLEY, ELVIS A.

Elvis A. Presley, formerly Herbert A. Baer, 67, of 19127 S. County 
Highway C. Valders, died on April 26, 2004, at North Ridge Medical 
& Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
The funeral was on Friday at the Christianson & Deja Funeral Home 
and Cremation Care Center in Valders. Officiating at the service 
was Deacon Robert Drobka, with cremation to take place at a later 
date.
Elvis was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in the Town of Eaton, son of the 
late Henry and Hattie Mayer Baer. He was employed with Neenah Foundry 
for 27 years retiring in 1998.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill; and a sister, Mary Ann.
(No newspaper named)


PRIEGNITZ, JOHN

Death of John Priegnitz from an accidental gunshot wound. He was employed
by a farmer named Raatz near Neshoto. His parents lived near Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1878
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A young man of the town of Two Rivers named John Prichnitz (sic), aged 
22, accidentally shot himself last Sunday. He was taking a loaded gun 
from the house, which could only be locked from inside, through an open 
window to go hunting. Through some accident both barrels were 
discharged, the contents entering his left breast. He died shortly after 
the occurrence of the accident. The lungs were completely riddled by 
shot, and the air in his lungs escaped through the rent made in his 
breast. His funeral was conducted by the Manitowoc Temple of Honor of 
which he was a member.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 29, 1878  P. 3
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A Fatal Shot
A very sad accident occurred in the town of Two Rivers, not far from this city, last 
Sunday, which resulted In the death of John Prichnitz (sic), a young many employed 
as a farm hand by Mr. Raatz. It seems that young Prichnitz and a companion were 
crossing a small creek not far from Mr. Raatz's house when they discovered some 
wild ducks in the water, and Prichnitz went to the house for his gun to shoot them. 
He found the house locked, the inmates having all gone to church so he got in at a 
window and took down his gun, which was already loaded, and was about to get out 
of the window again, when his gun accidentally fell upon the hammers against the window 
sill, discharging both barrels, the contents lodging in his left breast. After the accident he 
walked to the door and unfastened it, but could get no further, and fell exhausted in the 
door way. His companion, hearing the report, went to see what was the matter and found 
him in a dying condition. Help was summoned and the unfortunate man carried in and 
placed on a bed, where he soon expired. He was conscious until the last, but was unable 
to explain the cause or circumstances of the accident. The wound in his breast was so large 
that the air whistled through it when he breathed. A post mortem examination by Dr. Luhmann 
was held and the lings were found completely riddled. An inquest was held over the remains 
and the verdict of the coroner's jury was "accidental death."  Mr. Prichnitz was a member 
of the Manitowoc Temple of Honor, and his funeral was under the auspices of that order, 
the lodge at this place assisting. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church 
in this city yesterday, Deacon H.H. Smith pronouncing the oration.
Manitowoc Chronicle  August 27, 1878


PRIEGNITZ, WIDOW

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Jan.)
The funeral was held Saturday of 70-year old widow Priegnitz 
who was sick only a few days. She lived by herself despite 
having several children.


PRINCL, PHYLLIS

Phyllis Princl/daughter of Ed. and Julia Princl/d. 15 May 1925/age 3 weeks/from St. 
Lukes Annual 1925)


PROPER, ANTHONY WAYNE
September 14, 1944 - December 10, 2015


PROPOSKY, VALENTIN

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903:
69-yr. old Polish farmer Valentin Proposky, who resided on the south side of Town
Two Creeks, died Sun. The funeral was held Tues. from the Polish Church in Two Rivers.


MRS. THOMAS PRUCHA

Mrs. Thomas Prucha, 86, a resident of Two Rivers since 1911, died
early today at the Manitowoc county home after a two year illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock from
the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers and at 9 o’clock from the
St. Luke’s Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating.
Interment will be at  ___ her ????er home.
Mrs. Prucha, nee ???? Sch???? was born in B???? and came to (9
lines underinked)..
Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Semrad, Oconto, and Mrs.
Jack O’Clair, Marinette; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at
Two Rivers where it may be viewed from tomorrow until the time of the funeral
services Monday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday
evening at 7:45 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1940  P.2
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(From Two Rivers ward 2 1920 census:
Thomas Prucha age 67; wife Anna age 56; son Joseph age ?


PRUESSER, LOUIS

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Sep.)
Also, death Sat. here of Louis Pruesser after a 6-mo. illness. He was born 17
Mar. 1816 in Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg, came to America in 1852 and settled in 
Two Rivers in 1853 where he remained. He worked for the Two Rivers Manufacturing 
Co. for 39 years. Since his wife died about 4 years ago he has lived with Carl
Pahlcoetter. The funeral will be conducted today (Mon.) by Pastor Doehler.


PULS, INFANT SON OF MINNIE
 
Two Creeks News:
Died of diphtheria the other day an infant son of Mrs. Minnie Puls.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 24, 1882 P. 4


PURDY, MR. A.

At Mishicott on Friday morning last Mr. A Purdy aged 32.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 21, 1855 P. 5


PURDY, PETER

Another Sad Accident -
A young man named Peter Purdy, whose parents reside at Centerville in this county, was 
almost instantly killed on Friday last, while at work in the saw mill of Pfister and Company 
at Two Creeks, in the Town of Two Rivers. He was struck in the side by an edging from a 
circular saw and in less than half an hour life was extinct. His remains were carried through 
this village on Saturday to the residence of his parents.
Manitowoc Pilot, Tuesday, July 12, 1859




QUELLE, SON OF A.

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1895: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 11 Nov.) 
Death of a small twin son of A. Quelle, day before yesterday, 
who will be buried tomorrow in the Kiel Cemetery.


QUINN, CHILD OF WILLIAM

DEATH FROM SCALDING.-A child of Mr. William Quinn, of Franklin, aged 
about nine months, on last Christmas morning, was accidentally scalded 
to death by the upsetting of a pot of boiling water. The little sufferer 
ived but a short time after the accident. Scarcely a day goes over our 
head without seeing in our exchanges accounts of similar accidents. 
Boiling water is a fearful agent, and should be carefully guarded 
against by those having the charge of children.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 8, 1869  P. 1