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Sister M. Bathona - Chilton Times November 23, 1957
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Sister M. Bathona, 87, nee Elizabeth Wettstein, died, Nov. 14 at Kitchner, Ontario, Canada.

She was born in the town of Stockbridge near kloten on Nov. 4, 1870, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wettstein.

Sister Bathona was a member of Notre Dame convent at Kitchner a branch of the Milwaukee convent and was a nun for the past 67 years, 45 years in Canada. Burial was at Kitchner, Ontario.

Survivors include four brothers: Henry, of West Point, Nebr.; Frank, of Chilton; Otto, of Long Prairie, Minn; and Thomas of Chicago; one sister Sr. M. Euphrasia, of St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac.


Eileen R. Buechel- Sheboygan Press Jan. 27, 1986
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Mrs. Thomas Buechel, 47, of W. 2631 St. Charles Road, Chilton, died this morning in Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton.

The former Eileen Broeckel, she was born on Oct. 5, 1938, in the Town of Brothertown, a daughter of Anton and Romilda Weber Broeckel.

On Oct. 8, 1958, she married Thomas Buechel at St. Charles Catholic Church in Charlesburg.

She was employed by the Leverenz Shoe Co., in New Holstein fro nine years.

Mrs. Buechel was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Charlesburg, its Christian Mothers Society and the V.F.W. Auxilliary 3153.

Survivors, besides her husband and parents, are a daughter, Mrs. Dennis Joanne Staats, of Chilton; a son, Charles, at home; two granddaughters; a sister, Mrs. Bruno Buechel, of Chilton; and a brother, Lester, of Chilton.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Charlesburg, with Rev. David Christel, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 7 p.m. when family rites will be held.


Frederick A. Boardman - May 21, 1864
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The youngest and one of the most promising Wisconsin officers, was Colonel Frederick A. Boardman of the Fourth Wisconsin Regiment. The painful intelligence reached this city Wednesday that he was shot through the head and instantly killed, while on a scouting expedition near Baton Rouge, on the 4th inst. The despatch bringing the news was followed by his remains which left Gairo Wednesday, and will arrive here this afternoon.

Col. Boardman was born in Herkimer county, New York, and was but thirty years of age at his death. He has been actively engaged in the service of the government ever since he came to manhood. Graduating regularly from the naval school at Annapolis, he was first assigned to the Susquehannah, one of the vessels comprising the noted expedition to Japan, commanded by Commedore Perry, during President Fillmore's administration. While in the navy he visited the most distant portions of the world, proving himself on all occasions a promising and competent officer. When the war broke out, he accepted a commission as Major of the 4th regiment, since which time he has accompanied that regiment in all its battles and expeditions, the attack on Port Hudson excepted, at which time he was lying sick in hospital. At the capture of New Orleans, he was selected by Gen. Williams, with two companies of the 4th regiment, to accompany the expedition for cutting off the communication between Fort Philip and the city, and it was in great part owing to Col. Boardman's experience, that the expedition was successful, himself leading his men on foot through the currents which threatened to defeat the enterprise. When the city was entered, he was appointed to the command of eight companies of infantry assigned tot he duty of taking possession of the public building. Gen. Butler subsequently appointed him one of the provost commissioners for the administration of the judicial business of the city, which position Major B. declined, preferring to accompany his regiment. Upon the promotion of Col. Paine, Maj. Boardman was commissioned Lieut. Col., and upon the death of Col. Bean he was promoted to the chief command of the regiment, which place he has filled with marked ability. He was by nature honest, generous and brave. In the midst of the temptations and facilities for plunder which surrounded him. His personal integrity has remained as unquestioned and unsuspected as his personal courage. His death is undoubtedly die to that fearlessness in action for which he was distinguished. The state could not have lost a man who has reflected more honor upon the service.

Col. Boardman was a nephew of Mrs. Josiah A. Noonan of this city, and the funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Noonan tomorrow. Notice of the hour will be given in the morning papers. - Milwaukee News May 13th.


Judge John A. Bryan - June 11, 1864
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We regret to learn from The Appleton Cresent, that Judge John a. Bryan of Menasha, died at his residence near that place last week. His age was not given but at his death his years must have numbered nearly four scores. In the prime of his life, Judge Bryan was recognized as a man of marked ability, and as a far sighted and successful politician. For many years he was Chairman of the democratic state central committee of Ohio and contributed largely to the success of liberal principles is that state.

Under the administration of President Tyler, he was appointed Assistant Postmaster General, which position he held for some years. About the year 1850 he removed to Wisconsin and became the editor of this paper, then published by the late Dr. B. b. Cary of Racine, in which place he continued until a change in the proprietorship of the office, when he was appointed register of the land of office at Menasha, a position which afforded him a kind of occupation and retirement suited to his advanced age, and which he held during the administration of Pierce and Buchanan. He was highly connected by marriage 1 being the father-in-law of Gov. Weller of California and of Hon. Mr. Edgerton of Ohio for several years a member of congress from that state.

Judge Bryan was a man of pure impulses and unquestioned integrity. In his daily intercourse with his friends he was uniformly courteous, affectionate, unassuming and genial exhibiting all the nobler characteristics of the old fashioned well bred gentleman. His private correspondence was voluminous and he numbered among his personal friends many of the most distinguished public men of the country. To the day of his death he was a firm and consistent democrat, and bitterly deplored the troubles into which the nation had been plunged by an abandonment of those old-time principles, to the advancement of which his life had been dedicated. Peace to the good men's ashes. - Mil. News.


Ann Boyle - Sept. 16, 1871
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In the town of Chilton, on Monday the 11th inst., Mrs. Ann Boyle, wife of Hugh Boyle, aged 30 years.

The deceased we have known from girlhood and can truly say that in every department from the obedient child to the true mother and faithful wife, she gave satisfaction to all, and while we are penning this article the tears of friendship are flowing from Nature's eyelids and the water courses of Sympathy are overflowing with deep felt regret for the loss sustained by the bereft husband and the relatives of the deceased. Peace to her ashes is the prayer of all.


Nicholas Boie - Chilton Times November 13, 1909
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Death of a Pioneer
One of the Early Settlers of New Holstein Died on Wednesday at the Age of Eighty-Eight Years


On Wednesday, November 10, another of the sturdy pioneers of New Holstein passed to that mysterious world beyond the grave. A message received in this city that day brought news of the death of Nicholas Boie, father of Mrs. E. W. Paulsen, who lived to the age of 88 years, 4 months and 5 days. Mr Boie had been in feeble health for the past year and although his death was not entirely unexpected it brought the deepest sorrow to the members of his family and to old neighbors and friends in the community of which he was a part for the past fifty-five years.

Nicholas Boie was born in Germany, July 21, 1821. In 1850 he was married to Cecilia Tonner and three years later they emigrated to America and located in the woods in the town of New Holstein, one mile south of the village. The task set before him and his life partner was no easy one. Located in a dense forest with little or no experience they began the work of carving out a home. The privations and hardships which they underwent would have discouraged a less determined couple and caused them to abandon the work, but not so with this couple, for they were determined and their efforts were crowned with success.

For nearly fifty years, or until some six years ago, they resided on the farm which they secured from the government when they located in New Holstein. Some six years ago they disposed of the farm and moved into the village where they spent their declining years enjoying the fruits of their labor. About a year ago Mr. Boie's health began to fail, owing to old age, and he was given every care and comfort that his children could secure for him.

During his long residence in New Holstein he was recognized as an upright and patriotic citizen, a good neighbor, devoted husband and father. He is survived by his widow, three sons, John of Clark county, Henry and Wm. Of Spokane, Washington, and six daughters, Mesdames, Ferd Hachez, Fred Matzen, Aug. Hansen of New Holstein, E. W. Pauisen of Chilton, Chas. Sebelin and Albert Arps of Ouray, Colorado. The funeral will take place this Saturday afternoon.


Mathew Benson - Chilton Times February 6, 1892
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The following was taken from the Cherokee, Iowa, Democrat: The death of Mathew Benson, which occurred in this city Monday evening, brought universal sorrow to the community. "Matt" as he was familiarly known, had been ill about ten days, but from the start his sickness was of serious nature-pneumonia being the complaint-and for several days it was felt that he could not survive. He was a man of splendid physique and apparently always in the enjoyment of good health. His only weakness was in his lungs, and this made him comparatively easy victim for the dread disease which so quickly carried him away. The diseased lacked two days of being 35 years of age. He came to Cherokee from Wisconsin some fourteen years ago and has spent these years here in various pursuits. Among his fellow men he made a reputation and a record for goodness of character which any young man might be proud to leave behind. He was quiet and unassuming, reliable in every position of trust, honorable in the highest degree and generous to a fault. When we hear the living speak so kindly of the dead as they have of Matt Benson we feel that the life of such a one is worthy of emulation.

The funeral services were held at the Catholic church at noon yesterday, where the remains lay until 10 o'clock, when they were taken to Elkhart Lake, for interment. The fire department of which deceased was assistant chief and treasurer, escorted the remains to the depot. Richard Benson, a brother, and M. H. Goggins, a cousin arrived from Wisconsin previous to Matt's death and accompanied the remains to their last resting place. A father, four brothers and three sisters are left to mourn.

Loving friends, weep not for him, he longed to be at rest.
How happy happy he shall be when pillowed on his Savior's breast.
O, the hope, the hope is sweet, that we soon in Heaven may meet:
When we shall happy be, rest from pain and sorrow free.


Fredrich Borek - Chilton Times March 26, 1892
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At his home in this city on Wednesday, March 23, Fredrich Borek age 34 years, 1 day.

The deceased was born in the town of Brookfield, Waukesha county. When two years of age he came to the town of Charlestown this county, with his parents and there grew to manhood. About one year and a half ago he was taken with a cold which terminated into that dread disease consumption and caused his death. He was married in 1890 to Miss Annie Horst, of Charlestown, who with one child survive him. Mr. Borek was a hard working, industrious, man and his untimely death will be a hard blow for his widow and relatives. The Times extends sympathy. The funeral took place on Friday, the remains being followed to the Gravesville cemetery by a large concourse of friends.


John Bischoff - June 18, 1892
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The sad death of John Frederich Bischoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bischoff, occurred Friday evening at 8:30. John was well known among the boys of Fond du Lac and a favorite with them all. Possessing a happy disposition, kind and considerate to all, honest and true he had won deservedly the respect and admiration of his many friends. The only son the pride and hope of his parent, he had before him the prospects of a noble bright life. He had taken a course in the German and English Academy and finished the course in grammar department of the high school. About two years ago he went to take a couple of years experience in the drug store of his uncle. Ernest Bischoff, preparatory to entering the Chicago school of Pharmacy, this fall. He came home in May to attend the wedding of his sister and make a few weeks visit with his family. Decoration day he had packed his trunk, ready to return to Chicago the next morning. That night he complained of headache and billiousness, and the next morning he decided to wait a day or two before going. For few days he gradually, then suddenly became worse, his trouble terminating in inflammation of and effusion of water in the brain, carried him away Friday night. He would have been 20 years old June 25th. The family have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. The funeral took place Monday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph church with interment at Rienzi. Fond du Lac Commonwealth.

The deceased was a grand-son of Owen O'Hern of Chilton town. The Times extends sympathy tot he bereft relatives.


Susan Bauer - May 25, 1895
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Mrs. Susan Bauer who has been a resident of this city for the past ten years, died at her home in the third ward on Monday. Mrs. B. was born in Germany in 1819 and had attained the age of 76 years. Her death was caused from an apparent sickness and the peaceful manner in which she passed away was evidence that death was the result of old age. Her funeral occurred on Wednesday. Peter Bauer of the town of Meeme was in attendance at the funeral.


Sarah Bullen - February 2, 1895
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At the home of her son in the town of Woodville, on Saturday, Jan. 19, Sarah Bullen, aged 94 years, 3 months and 8 days.

Sarah Bullen was born in England, Oct. 11, 1800. At the age of 54 years she, with her husband and children came to America. After staying one year in New York state they came west in April, 1855 and located in the town of Woodville, this county, being among the first settlers of that town. Mrs. Bullen experienced all the hardships of a pioneer life and saw a dense wilderness change to a beautiful farming district. She was a woman of a generous nature and many of the early pioneers remember the many kindly acts rendered them at her hands. In 1865 her husband died and since then she made her home with her son John, in Woodville and Mrs. Beach, a daughter residing in Menasha. She was a fond and indulgent mother and obliging neighbor and true friend. Her funeral took place on Wednesday from the M. E. Church, of Menasha. She leaves two sons, John of Woodville, and O. L., of Nasshua, Iowa and one daughter, Mrs. Happy Beach, of Menasha, to mourn her death.


Emma Beil {Mrs.} - May 11, 1895
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Mrs. Emma Beil nee Jaeger, was born in Stockbridge township, July 10, 1864 and feel asleep May 5, 1895, aged 30 years, 7 months and 26 days.

On Nov. 22, 1887, she was united in marriage with Henry Beil, of Brothertown, of which union there are three children. Some years ago they moved on a farm one half mile east by Hilbert where she resided until her death. She leaves to mourn her sad departure a grief stricken husband and their three children, sorrowing mother, two brothers, two sisters and a large circle of sympathising friends. In her death her husband has lost a very laborious and affectionate companion, the little children a kind, loving mother and the community a noble friend. Her funeral was largely attended. The services were held in the Reformed Church of Potter, on May 8th, conducted by Rev. W. A. Arpke, of Chilton. Her remains were laid to rest in the Kliest cemetery. Peace to her ashes.


Russell Francis Barry - March 30, 1895
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Russell Francis Barry, aged 19 years son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barry, died at the home of his parents on Story street, Appleton on Sunday. The young mans was born in Chilton and spent his boyhood days here. For the past year he has been in poor health. He was a bright, energetic young man and his early death is a sad blow to his parents and those who knew him. The citizens of Chilton and vicinity sympathize with the bereft family.


Bela S. Bishop - March 26, 1892
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Died of brain fever at the state hospital, at Oshkosh, March 17th 1882, {sic} Bela S. Bishop, aged 49 years and 10 months.

The deceased was born at Readsbora, Vt. And moved to Wisconsin with his parents when about 15 years of age. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. C., 10th Reg., Wis. Vol., and remained with it until a shot though the shoulder, while in battle, resulted in his discharge in June 1863. Since that time he has been engaged in several mill enterprises and was well and favorably known in business circles. Last Sept. he had a fall by stepping on a log where the bark was loose, which slipped off, causing him to strike his whole weight on his left side, breaking two ribs and producing his physician said, partial paralysis of the kidneys. From the injury he never fully recovered. But being unusually strong by nature, he exerted himself as soon as possible, to a greater degree than the average man would do in perfect health. In his attendance at the industrial convention at St. Louis, he was without sleep for three successive night and he only obtained one night's rest after his return, when family sickness kept him up two nights more. He soon began to show of undue brain excitement. Neglecting sleep and rest so much needed and continous exercise of both mind and body, his condition rapidly terminated in insanity. And the rumor that it was caused by christian science was die to the fact that as that peculiar theory had recently been brought to his notice, he discussed it while insane and it seemed to produce a determination to resist any medical treatment and to deny that he had any disease. There seemed to be no alternative but the asylum, where it was hoped skillful treatment would restore his health, but medical skill failed. His brother, W. R. Bishop, was with him when he died and on Saturday, the 19, he was laid beside his wife in the Neenah cemetery, and covered with choicest flowers, brought by a host of Wausaukee friends, many of whom, as employees had followed him from the old saw mill in Brillion to the new one in Wausaukee and thence tot he grave. A beautiful arched gateway covered with rare roses, white lillies and smaller fragrant flowers, with the "flowry gates ajar" was surmounted by a white dove with uplifted wings and holding in its beak the fruits of the harvest. At the base in purple immortelles, was his name. This has been photographed. Many Odd Fellows and Good Templars from several lodges were present, he being a member of both. Mr. Bishop leaves two little girls Ellarene and Beulah, who have been cared for by his niece, Miss Alice Bishop since the death of his wife, three years ago. The stereotyped words of praise which compose the ordinary obituary of good, bad and indifferent alike, are not needed to express the position he held in the hearts of a multitude of friends and acquaintances. In the memory of each and all, are treasured his acts and words of humanity, and kindness, which will never be effaced through life. What was truly said of him cannot be as truly said of all. He had not a known enemy in the world.


Joseph Buhl - June 10, 1865
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At Mobile Ala., May 10th, 1865, of Dysentry, Joseph Buhl, aged 42 years and 9 months.

The deceased was born in the Province of Breslau, Kingdom of Prussia. He imigrated to the United States in 1847, and settled in the town of Greenbush, Sheboygan County. From thence he removed in 1852, to Charlestown, in this county, where he has since resided, until duty impelled him to battle for the defence of the rights of his adopted country, in the war for the Union. He volunteered in the fore part of last March, and was immediately sent South to take part in the active operations against Mobile, then commenced, but the sudden change of climate, together with the privations and hardships of camp life soon brought on the disease which terminated his life.

Mr. Buhl was respected by all who knew him, and his loss will be deeply regretted by his numerous friends everywhere. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. The sympathies of the entire community are extended toward them in their bereavement.


W. J. Bloom - January 25, 1868
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Fatal Accident- On the 15th inst., a young man named W. J. Bloom, working in the woods in the Town of Harrison, near Menasha, was struck by a falling tree and his right leg was broken so badly that on Monday the 20th it had to be amputated by De. Lindel, but the injuries received by Bloom were so severe that he died on Wednesday. His remains passed through Chilton on Thursday, on their way to Sheboygan Falls for interment.


John L. Brewster - March 14, 1868
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Sudden Death - On Saturday night last, John L Brewster, of Stockbridge, aged 73 years, retired to his bed, in apparently good health, and was found dead next morning. He was father in-law of Mr. Thomas Weeks, of Charlestown, and his unexpected decease is deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.


Capt. Upton Beall - March 14, 1868
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The Fond du Lac Commonwealth says that Capt. Upton Beall, son of Gov. Beall, formerly of Taycheedah, committed suicide, by taking morphine, on Friday night last, at the Fountain City House. He was under the influence of liquor at the time.


Emma Barber - November 23, 1867
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At, Hayton, Nov 17th 1867. Emma youngest child of Joseph L and Fanny Barber, aged 10 months.

Sleep on Emma, and let not he anguish of our grief stricken hears disturb you peaceful repose. We would not arouse thee now, yet gladly, oh, how gladly would we have preserved the little spark that made you so precious to us.


Olive S. Breed - November 11, 1905
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At A Ripe Old Age

Death Claimed One of the Early Settlers of Chilton


By the death of Mrs. Olive S. Breed, which occurred at her home on Lincoln street on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1905, Chilton loses one of the earliest pioneers. Mrs Breed at the time of her death had attained the remarkable old age of 84 years, 9 months, and 5 days. She was a woman of wonderful constitution and never had many days of sickness until June last, when she was taken ill and obligated to keep to her bed. Previous to her last illness she was able to read without glasses and occupied her leisure time in making lace and doing other fancy work. Her illness came on suddenly and it would seem that the human machinery gave out all at once, her death being the result of old age. She was born in Pitcher, Chenango county, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1821, and in 1842 she was married to J. H. Breed, remaining at Pitcher until 1847, when they moved to Sharon, Pa., where they resided three years and then came to Wisconsin and located at Sheboygan Falls. Where she and her husband engaged in the hotel business. They remained there until1854 when they moved to Fond du Lac and spent a year. In 1855, when Chilton was but a hamlet with a few small cabins, they came here and conducted a tavern on the present site of the Hotel Chilton. They followed this business for a short time when Mr. Breed opened a store on the corner which the Gutheil block is located. This store her husband was conducting when the call for troops was made by the government in 1861, and he enlisted in Co. K. of the Fourth Wisconsin regiment going to the state camp. While there Mr. Breed became ill, was sent home and died on Sept. 8, 1861. Mrs. Breed, like many another pioneer, was left with little of this world's goods a family of four small children. Filled with that spirit that is invarialby shown by women who are made to rely on their own resources she went in work with a determination to provide a home and educate those in her care. In this she was successful and lived to see them grow up into respectful and useful citizens. During the early days of Chilton she was always among the first to offer her service to her struggling neighbors and her good work has been repeatedly spoken of by those who knew her in the early days. The last years of her life have been happy ones and free from care. While she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Fox, she has nearly every year travelled about visiting other members of her family and has enjoyed it as few women of her age would. Her entire life has been of usefulness, good deeds, always endeavoring to make those around her happy. The world has been made better by her example of self-denial and her reward in the world beyond is assured.

The funeral will take place today, Saturday, at ten o'clock with interment in the family lot in the Breed Cemetery.

She leaves one son, J. H. Breed, of Vastron, Wash., and three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Morgan, of Waupaca, Mrs. Helen Miller, of Groton, South Dakota, and Mrs. Frank Fox, of this city, to mourn the death of a true and devoted mother.


Rudolph Bucher - June 24, 1899
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On Saturday afternoon June 17, Rudolph Bucher, a pioneer settler of this city passed away at the age of 74 years and 2 months. For the past year and a half he has been an invalid and has consulted eminent specialists of this country, but could gain no relief. He gradually grew worse until death ended his sufferings. Rudolph Bucher was born at Kloten, Canton, Zurick, Switzerland, April 17, 1825. He came to America in 1857, landing in New York where he remained a short time and then came to Chilton. The following year he purchased a farm in the town of Charlestown three miles south of this city and began to hew from the forest a home. He was a hard working, industrious man and by frugality, succeeding in becoming one of the leading farmers of this section. In 1884 he disposed of his farm and erected a home in the city where he resided until he answered the summons from above. He was a member of the Grand Army Post having served in the war of the rebellion, in co. G. of the 6th regiment. His funeral took place, Monday and he was buried with the military honors, the Grand Army Post of this city having charge of the remains. In his death his widow loses a kind and generous husband and the community and upright citizen.


T. J. Brown - Manitowoc Herald Times - August 13, 2002
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T.J. Brown, infant son of Tim and Tami Brown, W3305 Stoney Brook Road, Chilton, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee.

He was born July 19, 2002 in Sheboygan.

Survivors include his parents of rural Chilton; paternal grandmother: JoAnn Brown, Elkhart Lake; and maternal grandparents: Gerald and Mary Brunner, Greenbush.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at 6 p.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service.


Lorraine L. Bonnlander - Appleton Post Crescent - January 24, 2002
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Age 42, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was born August 6, 1959 in Chilton, daughter of Leander and Barbara {Dohr} Halbach. She married David O. Bonlander on April 14, 1978 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho. Lorraine farmed with her husband in the Town of Charlestown and was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown.

Survivors include her husband, David; two children: David J. Bonlander, Fort Myers, Florida; Sarah Bonlander and special friend, Joe Eisch, Chilton; her father, Leander Halbach, Chilton; her mother, Barbara Halbach, Hilbert; her maternal grandfather, Alvin Dohr, Hilbert; three sisters: Karen Swonger, Chilton; Charlene {Tim} Giesen, Chilton; Mary {Andy} Schumacher, Mt. Calvary; three brothers: Gary {Deann} Halbach, Kurt {Michelle} Halbach and Danny {Barb} Halbach, all of Chilton.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton with the Rev. Gary New S.D.S. officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 W. Main St., Chilton from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services. A parish prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lorraine Bonlander.


Magdalen {Maggie} M. Buelow - Appleton Post Crescent - February 18, 2002
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Age 83, formerly of Chilton, died Saturday February 16, 2002 at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein. She was born November 4, 1918 in the Town of Eaton daughter of the late Nels and Katherine {Scharenbroch} Lotten. She married Clarence Koehler onMay 18, 1940 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. He preceded her in death on October 25, 1969. She later married Arthur 'Red' Buelow on June 8, 1978 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown, he preceded her in death in 1997.

She worked for eight years at the Calumet Medical Center as a director of volunteers. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Christian Mothers, and the Amercan Legion Auxiliary, and was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, baking and was very involved in volunteer work.

She is survived by five children: Mary Lou Lotten, Flagstaff, Arizona; Arlene {John} Liska, Minong, Wisconsin; Gordy {Jean} Koehler, New London; Dale {Judy} Koehler, Chilton; Phyllis {Jim} Lawson, Naknek, Alaska; 10 grandchildren: Chris {Becky} Gams, Aaron {Karen} Gams, Jill Liska, Janelle Liska, Jamie and Jennifer Koehler, Pat, Jon, Casey Sattler and Terilyn Lawson; two great-grandchildren: Alexandra and Ryan Gams. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kretsch.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2002 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown with the Rev. Glen Sayers S.D.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 West Main St., Chilton from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and again at the church on Thursday from 9:30 until the time of service. The Eagles Aux. will be having a prayer service Wednesday evening at the funeral home.


Lucille H. Bates - Appleton Post Crescent - February 26, 2002
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Age 78, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein. She was born January 11, 1924 in Story County, Iowa daughter of the late Edward and Bertha {Holm} Anderson. She married Donald Bates on March 30, 1945 in California. She worked for many years at the Chilton Metal Products. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Chilton, a member of the Moose Lodge, a member of the Pla-Mor Bowling League, and loved traveling the country with her husband Donald.

She is survived by her husband, Donald, Chilton; 10 children: David {Trudy} Bates, Chilton; Ralph {Theresa} Bates, Seymour; Mark {Linda} Bates, Neenah; Gordon {Erin} Bates, Shawano; Carol {Jerry} Hanna, Chilton; Jeffery {Cathy} Bates, Appleton; Deborah {Kurt} Bushman, Chilton; Jean {Randy} Doty, Sturgeon, Missouri; Ilo {Tim} Leary, Chilton; Amy {Lyle} Bangart, Chilton; 33 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Harvey, Joel and Burton Anderson and two sisters: Gazelle Wicks and Cornelia Erickson.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday February 27, 2002 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Chilton with the Rev. H.P. Hilgendorf officiating. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 W. Main Street in Chilton on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorials are appreciated to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Mercy Flight in Ft. Worth, Texas.


Leona T. Bishop - Chilton Journal Times - September 5, 2002
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Leona T. Bishop, age 83, of Chilton Health and Rehabilitation Center, died on Saturday, ASugust 31, 2002 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

She was born on September 6, 1918 in Stockbridge, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary {Schockmel} Halfmann. She married Russell H. Bishop on April 29, 1935. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1976.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton, the eagles Club #1288, Daughters of Isabella, and the Navy Mothers.

She is survived by six children, Robert Bishop of Wausau, Marvin {Deborah} Bishop of Milwaukee, Rosalind {Don} Greatens of Green Bay, Randy {Dorothy} Bishop of Chilton, Patrice Meadows of Prescott, Ariz., Barbara {Neil} Mrotek of Milwaukee, 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marion {Wes} Koehn of Menasha. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ervin, and three sisters, Harriett, Lorena and Betty.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, September 4, 2002, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton, the Rev. Glen Sayers S.D.S. as officiant. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Weiting Funeral Home of Chilton assisted the family.


Lloyd H. Bailey - Chilton Journal Times - September 5, 2002
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Lloyd H. Bailey, age 68, of 878 Utica Street in Chilton, died on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at his home.

He was born June 23, 1934 in the Town of Stockbridge, son of the late Edna Reinkober. Lloyd married Patricia Schmahl on May 5, 1957 at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton. He graduated from Chilton High School in 1952 and worked for Lake-to-Lake Dairy in Kiel. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954. He returned home in 1956 to work at Hillside Cheese Factory, now known as Foremost Farms. Lloyd retired on Dec. 1, 2000 after 44 years as a licensed cheesemaker. He was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church and served as an Elder on the church council several times. He was also a member of the Chilton VFW Post #3153.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pat; six children, Rose Ann {Michael} Bowlby of Sturgeon Bay, Michael {Connie} Bailey of Sherwood, 1st Lt. Mark {Dawn} Bailey of Colorado Springs, Colo., Christine {Lyle} VanAsten of Chilton, Thomas {Hally} Bailey of Sherwood and David {fianc�e Amy Franklin} Bailey of East Lansing, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Sarah and Alexander Bowlby, Caitlin Bailey, Nicholas and Maria Edinger, Mitchell and Thana Oney, and Taylor Bailey.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2002 at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton, the Rev. Wayne Huebner as officiant. Burial followed in the Charlestown Union Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lloyd H. Bailey.

The family would like to thank the Calumet Medical Center Hospice Program, their nurses' aides: Lynette Purnell, Lori Fagg, Lucy Meetz and Sandi Resch. They would also like to thank Linda Pippings and Bonnie Mortimer who was with Lloyd his last hours.

Weiting Funeral Home of Chilton assisted the family with arrangements.


Anton Braun - Brillion News; Dec 1916
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Braun - Anton Braun, a prominent and respected resident of the town of Brillion died at his home last Sunday at the age of 61 years. He was born in Manitowoc Co, in 1855 and came to Brillion town in 1885 from Whitelaw, having been married that year at Clarks Mills to Mary Klapatch. He was a member of St. Mary's congregation in our city and of the Catholic Knights. Decedent is survived by the bereaved wife and his aged mother who resides at Whitelaw; also three sons and three daughters. The sons are Anton at Greenleaf, Joseph and John at home. The daughters are Anna and Clara at home and Mrs Mary Brunmeyer of St. Nazianz. Likewise one brother, Peter of Brillion town, three step brothers, Frank, Lewis and John at Whitelaw and two sisters Mrs. Mary Wellner and Mrs. Anna Brandl also of Whitelaw. The funeral took place Wednesday from St Mary's church, Rev. Garthaus conducting the sad last rites. The pall bearers were George Schneider Sr., Syl Schneider, John Geiger, Adolph Ecker, A.F. Schwaller Sr., Adam Schmieder.


Mary Braun - Brillion News December 27, 1935
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Death Claims Mrs. M. Braun

Mrs. Mary Braun, 77, died Friday evening at the St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. She has been making her home for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Hlavachek. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the Hlavachek home and at 9:30 from St. Mary's church, Rev. Fr. Kraus officiating. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Pall bearers were Joseph Scharenbroch, Christ Scharenbroch, Joseph Urban, John Miller, John Steinfest, and Chas. Pritzl. Mrs Braun, nee Mary Klabatsch, was born at Whitelaw, Nov 27, 1858. She was married to Anton Braun, who preceded her in death, in 1916. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society here. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Halvachek, Mrs. Henry Brunimeier of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Anna Ahrens of Manitowoc; three sons, Anton of Whitelaw, Joseph of Brillion and John of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank Klabatsch, Whitelaw and Jos Klabatsch of Maplewood; a sister, Francis Klabatsch, Whitelaw and 19 grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from away were: Mr. and Mrs. Anton Braun and family, Whitelaw; Mr. and Mrs. Hy Brunemeier, and daughter Marion of St. Nazianz; Mr. and Mrs. John Braun and son, Mrs. Anna Ahrens and son Lambert of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braun and son Joe, Mrs. Ed Braun, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Braun and son Leonard, John Braun and son Peter, George Wellner and family, Miss Francis Klabatsch, Mrs. Jos Grall and son Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Meyer, Whitelaw; Mr. and Mrs. Geo Brandel, Clarks Mills, Joseph Klabatsch and Louis Klabatsch, Maplewood; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vallesky, Collins; Mr. and Mrs. Jos Kostechka, Cato; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fiet of Kellnersville.


Peter Braun - Brillion News - February 23, 1934
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Peter Braun Is Called By Death

Peter Braun, 75, passed away at his home in the town of Brillion on Tuesday evening following a six week illness. He was born at town Meeme {Liberty} July 30, 1858 and was united in marriage to Miss Theresa Zipperer at Whitelaw, October 30, 1882. After their marriage the couple came to Brillion, where they settled on a farm being pioneer settlers here. They cleared land which at that time was still covered with forest, and built their own home. This farm located one half mile east of Brillion has been their home ever since. One year ago last October the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Braun is survived by his wife and six children, three sons, Chas., Peter Jr., and Anton, all of Brillion, and three daughters, Mrs. Louis Wolfinger, St John; Mrs. John Schuh, Brillion; and Mrs. Irvin Pick, Oconomowoc. There are also ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at ten o'clock at St. Mary's church, Rev. M. J. Kraus officiating. The Catholic Knights of which the deceased was a member will act as pall bearers, and interment will be in the Catholic {sic}


Mrs. Peter Braun - Brillion News
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Mrs. Peter Braun Dies

Mrs. Peter Braun, Sr., died at her home in this city on Tuesday, due to the infirmities of old age. Decedent was born at Whitelaw in 1863. In 1882 she was united in marriage to Peter Braun at Whitelaw and the couple moved to a farm near Brillion. After the death of her husband, she moved to the village. She is survived by three sons, Charles, Peter and Anton of Brillion; and three daughters, Mrs. John Schuh and Mrs. Agnes Wolfinger, both of Brillion; and Mrs. Anne Pick of Jefferson, Wis. There are eighteen grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister also survive.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow {Saturday} at 9:30 a.m. at the Luecker Funeral home, followed by services at St. Mary's church. Rev. Raymond Schauer will officiate. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society.


Charles Braun - Brillion News - February 10, 1972
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Charles Braun Dies At Age 88

Charles Braun, 88, of Rt 2, Brillion, died last week Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were Monday at Wieting Funeral Home and at St. Mary Catholic church, Brillion. The Rev. Ray Dowling officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Braun was born Sept 11, 1883, in the Town of Brillion, son of the late Peter and Theresa Zipperer Braun. He married Rose Fischer Oct 14, 1923, at Whitelaw. His wife preceded him in death May 11, 1968. He was a carpenter and later became engaged in farming. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic church and the Holy Name Society.

Survivors include a son, Norbert, of Brillion; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Braun, of Brillion and Mrs. Frank {Rosalia} Krizek, of Manitowoc; a brother, Anton, of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. John {Margaret} Schuh, of Brillion and Mrs. Erwin{Anna} Pick, of Jefferson; and seven grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Wieting was in charge of arrangements.


Rose Braun - Brillion News - May 16, 1968
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Mrs. Charles Braun Dies

Mrs. Charles {Rose} Braun of this city rural route, passed away at the Manitowoc county Hospital Saturday after a lingering illness. She was 75 years of age, being born in Whitelaw, December 14, 1892. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fischer. She wed Charles Braun on October 14, 1923, following which the couple farmed just east outside the city limits. The family are members of St. Mary Catholic church.

Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Dorothy and Mrs. Frank {Rosella } Krizek of Manitowoc, and a son Norbert of our city, Rt. 2. Six grandchildren survive also, and a brother Joe Fischer of Whitelaw.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, the REv. Leonard Woelfel, officiating. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Wieting was in charge of arrangements.


Peter Braun - Brillion News - September 29, 1966
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Peter Braun, 81, Dies Last Thursday

Peter Braun, 81, Rt. 2, died last Thursday, September 22 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.

Funeral services were at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rev. Leonard Woelfel officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born April 19, 1885, at Rt 2 Brillion, son of the late Peter and Theresa Zipperer Braun. He farmed all his life and was never married.

He is survived by two brothers, Charles and Anton, Rt. 2, Brillion, three sisters, Mrs. Louis Wolfinger, Rt 2 Brillion, Mrs. John Schuh, Brillion, and Mrs. Ervin Pick, Jefferson, Wis, and 18 nieces and nephews.


Joseph Bittner - The Sheboygan Press, Friday, June 2, 1939
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Chilton Accident Victim Summoned Thursday Morning

Chilton - Joseph Bittner, 56, injured in an automobile accident here on May 17, died Thursday morning at 4 o'clock in St. Elisabeth's hospital in Appleton.

He was born in the town of Chilton, December 25, 1882. He married Anna Moltor on August 29, 1916 in St. Martha's church Charlestown. The family had lived in Chilton since.

Survivors are the widow, one son, Eugene, one sister, Sr. M. Armelia and two brothers, John, of the town of Chilton and Robert, city. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the A.J. Peffer Funeral home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church, the Rev. H.E. Hunck officiating, with internment at St. Mary's cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Six members of the society will act as pallbearers and the rest will attend services in a body.


Irene Bowe - Chilton Times Journal - August 13, 1970
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Mrs. Irene Bowe, 72 of R1, Hilbert, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Nursing Home, Appleton.

Born August 10, 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. John Fuchs in Chilton, she lived most of her life in the Calumet County area.

She married Thomas Bowe, May 22, 1917 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chilton.

A member of St. Mary's Parish, Stockbridge, Mrs. Bowe was also a member of it's Christian Mothers Society.

She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Alois {Marion} Zatharenka, Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph {Florence} Heimerl, R1 Hilbert, Mrs. Leroy {Arlene} Gemer, R3 Chilton, and Mrs. Edward {Doris} Kobryski, Phoenix, Arizona; four sons, Robert, Norman and Donald, all of R1 Hilbert and Thomas R1, Chilton; one brother, George Fox, Chilton and two sisters, Cecelia Fuchs, Redlands, California and Mrs. Ronald Price, R1, Hilbert; 32 grandchildren.


Thomas Bowe - The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, September 22, 1962
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Thomas Andrew Bowe, Sr., 68, of R 1, Hilbert, was stricken fatally at 12:30 p.m. Friday while delivering a piece of farm equipment near Marytown in Fond du Lac County.

Mr. Bowe, president of the Bowe Manufacturing Co., in the Town of Stockbridge, suffered a heart attack on the Joseph Guhlig farm. He had delivered a wagon to the farm just before he was stricken.

He founded the company about 30 years ago. The firm manufactured wagons, choppers and other farm equipment.

Mr. Bowe was born September 24, 1893 in the Town of Stockbridge, the son of Henry and Mina {Weeks} Bowe and was married at Chilton May 22, 1917.

They lived in Milwaukee for 10 years immediately following their marriage and then returned to the Town of Stockbridge.

Surviving are his wife, Irene; four sons, Thomas, R 1, Chilton, and Robert, Donald and Norman, all of R 1, Hilbert; four daughters, Mrs. Alex Zacharenka, Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph Heimerl, R. 4, Chilton, Mrs. Elroy Gerner, R. 3, Chilton and Mrs. Edward Kobrzyki, Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Richard and Clifford Bowe, both of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Inez Esser, California, and Mrs. John Fuchs and Mrs. Lawrence Pusching, both of Milwaukee, 28 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Bowe was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Stockbridge, the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters.


George Baus - Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter - Monday, August 7, 1950
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Funeral services for George Baus, 85, retired Town of Forest farmer who died Saturday at the home his daughter, Mrs. Gerhardt Hinn, Route 1, will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. At the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. At St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Meinard Linder, O.F.M. Cap., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Son of Martin and Lucy Sippel Baus, Mr. Baus was born Sept. 15, 1864, at Albany, N.Y. And was married Sept. 11, 1905, to Miss Louisa Gilles at Brothertown. Mr. Baus, who, since his retirement a number of years ago, had resided with his children, for the last year and one-half had lived at the Hinn home. Mrs. Baus died Jan. 4, 1948. Surviving are five children, Leo, Carl and Martin, Town of Forest, Mrs. Hinn and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert, Kiel, R.2, seven grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Nicholas Faber, city. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Tri-County Record - Kiel Wis. - August 10, 1950 - pg. 11

Rites Held Tuesday For George Baus

Funeral Services were held Tuesday morning at St. Claudius church in st. Cloud for George Baus, 85, who died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gerhart Hinn, R. 1, Fond du Lac. He was born September 15, 1864, in Albany, New York. He moved to Wisconsin as a youth and married Miss Louisa Gilles of Brothertown on September 11, 1905. Mrs. Baus died in January, 1948. The couple lived on their farm in the town of Forest until his retirement, and since have made theier home with their children. For the past year and one half he has lived with his daughter where he passed away. Survivors include three sons, Leo, cArl and Martin, all of the town of Forest; two daughter, Mrs. Gerhart Hinn, R. 1, Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert, R. 2, Kiel; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nicholas Faber, Fond du Lac.


Louisa Baus - New Holstein Reporter - St. Cloud News - January 8, 1948
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Mrs. Louisa Baus, 71, wife of George Baus, Town of Forest, died at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac. She had been ill since October. Born Nov. 19, 1876, at Brothertown, the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth {Horn} Gilles, she was married September 11, 1905 at St. Cloud. Besides the widower survivors are five sons and daughters: Leo and Martin of Town Forest; Carl Fond du Lac, Mrs. Gerhard Hinn, Route 1 and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert Kiel. A sister, Mrs. Edward Steinmetz, Fond du Lac and seven grandchildren. A son, two brothers and three sisters preceded Mrs. Baus in death. Mrs. Baus was a member of the Christian Mother's society and of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Claudius church St. Cloud. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. At the Lisowe funeral home, St. Cloud and at 10 a.m. St. Claudius church. The Rev. Stephen Zohlen will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday January 5, 1948

Mrs. Louisa Baus, 71, wife of George Baus, Town of Forest, died at 9 a.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital. She had been ill since October. Born Nov. 19, 1876, at Brothertown, daughter of Peter and Elisabeth {Horn} Gilles, she was married Sept. 11, 1905, at St. Cloud. Besides the widower, survivors are five sons and daughters, leo and Martin, Town of Forest, Carl, city, Mrs. Gerhard Hinn, Route 1, and Mrs. Joseph Schneikert, Kiel, R.2, a sister, Mrs. Edward Steinmetz, city, and seven grandchildren. A son, two brothers and three sisters preceded Mrs. Baus in death. Mrs. Baus was a member of the Christian Mothers society and of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Claudius church, St. Cloud. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. At the Lisowe funeral home, St. Cloud, and at 10 a.m. At St. Claudius church. The Rev. Stephen Zohlen will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Kiel Tri-County Record, January 8, 1948 pg. 1

Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Schneikert on last Sunday were notified of the death of the latter's mother, Mrs. George Baus of St. Cloud, who passed away early that morning at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, where she had been confined for six weeks. Mrs. Schneikert left for St. Cloud immediately. Burial took placed Wednesday mroning from the St. Claudius Church.

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday January 8, 1948

Funeral services for Mrs. George Baus, who died Sunday, were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. At the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. At St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Stephen Zohlen officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. William Selk, Mrs. John Koch, Mrs. John Schneider, Mrs. Albert Sippel, mrs. John Franzen and Mrs. Joseph Ditter. Active pallbearers were Omar Steinmetz, Robert Steinmetz, Gregor Ecker, Clemens Ecker, William Ecker and Norbert Gilles. Among those attending the rites were many from Fond du Lac, Stockbridge, Brothertown, and surrounding communities.

New Holstein Reporter, "St. Cloud News", January 15, 1948

Funeral services for Mrs. George Baus, who died Sunday, were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. At the Lisowe funeral home and at 10 a.m. At St. Claudius church, St. Cloud, the Rev. Stephen Zohlen officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. William Selk, Mrs. John Koch, Mrs. John Schneider, Mrs. Albert Sippel, mrs. John Franzen and Mrs. Joseph Ditter. Active pallbearers were Omar Steinmetz, Robert Steinmetz, Gregor Ecker, Clemens Ecker, William Ecker and Norbert Gilles. Among those attending the rites were many from Fond du Lac, Stockbridge, Brothertown, and surrounding communities.


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Joseph A. Baus - Marshfield News Herald - March 27, 2004
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Joseph A. Baus, 65, of Marshfield died at 7:30 a.m. March 25, 2004, in the palliative care unit at Saint Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hansen Funeral Home. Burial will be in the McMillan Memorial Garden Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. He was born April 8, 1938, in Chippewa County. Joseph worked in the housekeeping department at Saint Joseph's Hospital until his retirement.

He is lovingly survived by his foster family, Linda, Jason and Brian {Last Name Omitted},all of Marshfield, Jean {Last Name Omitted}, Marshfield, and Rick.
Joseph was the son of Margaret Baus Schneikert.


John G. Baus - Forest Grove News-Times - January 1981
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Graveside services for John G. Baus, 46, Portland {Oregon}, were held on Tuesday January 6 at Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Baus died on Thursday, January 1 at Oak Villa Care Center following a long illness. Services were under the direction of Forest Grove Memorial Chapel.
John was the son of Margaret Baus Schneikert.


John Boockmeier - Sheboygan Press - September 25, 1936
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John Boockmeier, 77, Dies on Farm Near New Holstein

New Holstein - {Special} - Funeral services for John Boockmeier, 77, who died in the town of Charlestown at 7:45 pm Thursday, will be held Monday at 2 pm in the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home here and at 2:30 pm at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Mr. Boockmeier had been ill two weeks.

The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the time of the funeral and the Rev A.G. Schmidt will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery.

Mr. Boockmeier was born in the town of New Holstein September 15, 1859, and he was the son of Mr. And Mrs. Juergen Boockmeier. He married Miss Wilhelmina Fell {sic: last name is Sell} on April 11, 1885, and the couple purchased a farm two miles north of New Holstein where they have lived ever since.

Survivors are Mr. Boockmeier's widow; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Gisch {Pauline} of the town of Charlestown, and Mrs. Ford Smith {Mariele} of Chicago; five sons, Valentine of Milwaukee, Bruno and Clifford of Green Bay, Fillmore at home, and Ted of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. Gust. Thede of Chilton, Mrs. Anna Kreimann of Kiel, and Mrs. Dora Schaar of New Holstein; two brothers, Herman of Los Angeles, and Henry; and sixteen grandchildren. Three children died while infants.

Members of the New Holstein camp of the Modern Woodmen of America of which the deceased was a member, will attend the funeral rites in a body.


Frank G. Basler - The Post Crescent Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, WI - Monday - Sept. 20, 1976
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Frank G. Basler Rt. 1, Menasha

Age 69, died unexpectedly Friday evening at his home. He was born May 23, 1907 in rural Chilton, son of the late Frank and Mary Fochs Basler. He farmed on the homestead farm and was also employed for 17 years by the Brillion Iron Works, retiring seven years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sherwood. He married the former Odelia Joas on June 21, 1932 in Stockbridge. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne {Janice} Wiedenhaupt, Kaukauna; a son, Alton, Neenah; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sherwood, with Father Kenneth Frozena officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at Kapitzke Funeral Home, Hilbert, after 4 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service at 8:15 Monday evening.


Louis Phelps Blood - The Chilton Times - Saturday - July 20, 1901 - Front Page
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Another of Calumet county�s pioneers has joined the silent majority. On Monday, July 15, Louis Phelps Blood died at the home of his son, Edwin, in the town of Stockbridge, at the advanced age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days.

Mr. Blood was a native of Maine and was born in Sebec, that state, May 4, 1815. He spent his boyhood days in the vicinity of his native home and in 1841 came west and located in Ohio where he remained until 1848 and then came to Wisconsin, spending two years in Rock county and in 1850 moved onto what is now known as the Kroehnke farm in the town of Charlestown. He remained there until 1867 when he disposed of his farm and moved to Stockbridge where he resided until his death.

Mr. Blood was for a number of years prominently identified with the progress of the county. He was a man of few words but possessed a sound judgment and his advice was often sought by those who knew him. During his long residence in this county he made many devoted friends. He was ever ready to assist in every movement for the advancement of the country and took an active part in public doings during the pioneer days. He was buried on Wednesday. The remains were taken to Gravesville cemetery for interment. Rev. W. G. Otto conducted the services. He leaves six sons � Nathan L, Franklin, Seth, Almeran, Guy and Edwin, and one daughter � Mrs. Alfred Cook, to mourn his death.


Mrs. John {Anna} Bargenquast - Calumet County Reporter - New Holstein - Wednesday - Nov. 15, 1911 - p. 1 - c. 1
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Mrs. John Bargenquast passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, Nov. 7, 1911. She was 50 years, 3 months and 17 days old at the time of her death. Anna Beyer was born in the town of Russell on July 20th, 1861. Later coming to New Holstein she was united in marriage to John Bargenquast on Nov. 28, 1882. Theirs was a happy life, each living in perfect harmony with the other. In 1883 they moved onto the farm purchased by them. She is survived by a husband, five sons and two daughters, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Reformed church, of which deceased was a devout member. Here the sermon was preached by the pastor, and the choir rendered appropriate songs. A very large number of relatives and friends were present to pay respect to the memory of a truly Christian wife and mother. The Ladies Aid Society escorted the body from the church to the cemetery,w here the solemmn rites of the Reformed church were used for the interment. Those from away who attended the funeral were: Miss Lizzie Lang and Mrs. Henry Cliver of Marshfield, Miss Helen Erdman and Ed Bargenquast of Cedarburg, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schneider of Thorp, Mr. and Mrs. J. Beyer, and Martin and Peter Beyer of Fond du Lac.

n.b. Anna Beyer is the daughter of Gerhard and Margaret Petri Beyer.


John Bargenquast - New Holstein Reporter - Thursday - March 16, 1933
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Funeral services for John Bargenquast who died at the home of his son Clarence in the Town of New Holstein at 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening were held Wednesday afternoon at the home at 2:00 p.m. Rev. A.G. Schmid officiated. Burial was made in New Holstein city cemetery. At the time of his death Mr. Bargenquast was 77 years of age. He had been ill since last November. He was born in Schleswig, Germany, March 12, 1856. In 1863, he came to America with his mother. A short residence was established in Chicago, after which they came to New Holstein. Mr. Bargenquast spent the remainder of his life in this vicinity growing up with the community. In 1882 he was united in marriage to Anna Beyer of the town of Russell. The couple lived on a farm in the town of New Holstein a few miles southwest of this city. His wife preceded him in death, November 11th, 1911. For the past 14 years he has resided with his son Clarence on the homestead. Surviving him are fives sons, John and Edward of Milwaukee, George of Oshkosh, Hugo in Athens, and Clarmence in the town of New Holstein, two daughters, Mrs. Edward Bahrs, town of New Holstein, Mrs. A.J.. Thiel, Chilton; one twin sister, Mrs. Ernst Schneider of Thorpe. There are 17 grandchildren.


Art Berrens
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Art Berrens, 723 Diane St., Chilton, Age 72, died on Monday, September 8, 1997 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1925 in Chilton, son of the late Edward and Lena {Sherer} Berrens. He married Mary Zorn on November 5, 1949, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Chilton. Art served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He and his wife owned and operated the Berrens Bakery in Chilton for many years until retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, American Legion Post #125 of Chilton where he served as past commander, V. F. W. Post # 3153, where he was serving as present commander, Chilton Eagles Club #1288 of Chilton, and he served as an alderman on the Chilton City Council.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, three daughters, Linda {Bruce} Sweetman, Howards Grove; Louise {Dan} Kastelic, Sheboygan; Lori {Fred} Brocker, Chilton; a son-in-law, Paul Roberts, Chilton; two granddaughters: Jessica Roberts and Leah Sweetman; three step-grandchildren: Michael, Minday and Stephanie Brocker; two sisters: Gert Melchoirs, Appleton; Catherine {Bill} Forstner, Chilton; three brothers: Pat Berrens, Chilton; Gene {Deloris} Berrens, Chilton; Robert Berrens, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Claude and Victor Berrens.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Chilton, with the Rev. Gary New S. D. S. officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. on Thursday until the time of services. An Eagles Club prayer service will be held at the church on Thursday at 3 p.m. Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton is assisting the family.

Prayer Card for Art Berrens

In Loving Memory of Art Berrens

Born: June 8, 1925

Died: September 8, 1997

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I hear a voice that says, "Grieve not for me."
Remember the good times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived, when I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remember the good times, I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on live your life, don't just stare at the wall.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the days comes, we're together again.


Claude Berrens - Died August 15, 1986
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Claude Berrens, 59, Oshkosh, died today at home.

He was born April 16, 1927, in Chilton, the son of Edward and Nina Star Berrens. He married Charlotte M. Gercke Oct. 2, 1956, in Oshkosh.

Mr. Berrens was a baker for Berrens bakery, Chilton, for 22 years and later worked several years for Werich Used Cars, Oshkosh. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Surviving are his widow; four brothers, Robert, Manitowoc, and Gene, Art and Edward Jr., all of Chilton; and two sisters, Catherine Fastner, Chilton, and Gertrude Melcher, Appleton.

Services will be Monday at 4 p.m.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, the Rev. Karl Buresch officiating, burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of services.


Connie Berrens
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Mrs. Connie Berrens, 21 E. Grand St., Chilton, age 60, died Sunday at the Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. She was born November 7, 1923 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Olive Reinkober Baker. She was amarried {sic} July 4, 1942 to Charles Berrens, in Chilton.

She was a custodian at the Chilton Elementary School until December, 1983, when she retired due to ill health.

Mrs. Berrens was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton.

Survivors include five daughters; Mrs. Jules {Beverly} Van Gheem, De Pere; Mrs. Joe C. {Barbara} Schmitz, Kiel; Mrs. Le Roy {Mary} Meisenburg, Melone; Mrs. Michael {Margaret} Dietzen, Kimberly; and Mrs. John {Gail} Meyer, Marabelle; 13 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Manfred {Virginia} Moritz, Kiel. She was preceded in death by her husband, January 8, 1978, and by a granddaughter.

The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton, with the Rev. Paul Brick officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, after 4 p.m. Tuesday and from 7:45 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday where there will be family rites. The parish vigil will be at the funeral home at 8:30 Tuesday evening.


Edward {Pat} Berrens, Jr. - Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter - Wednesday - March 13, 1963
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Berrens Rite Is Scheduled For Chilton.

Aluminum Speacialty Press Operator Dies At Age Of 74


Edward {Pat} Berrens, Sr., 74, of 301 East Main street, Chilton, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday at the Calumet Memorial hospital. He had been ill one month.

Mr. Berrens was born in Chilton on Sept. 28, 1888, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Berrens. He had lived in Chilton all his life.

He attended St. Mary's Parochial school, Chilton. Now retired, he had been a press operator at the Aluminum Specialty company, Chilton, for many years.

In September of 1914 he married Lena Scherer. She died Sept. 10, 1944.

Survivors include six sons, Edward, Jr., Eugene, Arthur and Claude, Chilton, Victor, Appleton, and Robert, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Melchiors, Appleton, and Mrs. Katherine Forstner, Chilton; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Peter, Manitowoc, Joseph, Appleton, and Carl, Chilton; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Link, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Katherine Zechnister, Saukville.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, Chilton, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic church, Chilton, with the Rev. Roland Ahearn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services.

Berrens

Edward {Pat} Berrens, Sr., 74, of 301 East Main St., Chilton, died Tuesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.

Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, Chilton, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Chilton. with the Rev. Roland Ahearn officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.

Mr. Berrens was born Sept. 28, 1888, at Chilton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Berrens. He married Leona Scherer in September of 1914. She preceded him in death in September of 1944. He worked as a press operator at Aluminum Specialty Co., Chilton, until retirement.

Among survivors are six sons, Edward Jr., Eugene and Claude of Chilton, Victor of Appleton and Robert of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Forstner of Chilton and Mrs. Gertrude Melchoir of Appleton; three brothers, Peter of Manitowoc, Joseph of Appleton and Carl of Chilton; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Link of Milwaukee and Mrs. Catherine Zechneister of Saukville, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening.

Edward Berrens, Sr. Prayer Card

September 28, 1888

March 12, 1963

O Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe in Thy judgement, but let some drop of Thy Precious Blood fail upon the devouring flames, and do Thou. O merciful Savior, send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home

Chilton - New Holstein

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter - Friday - March 15, 1963

Edward Berrens


Funeral services for Edward {Pat} Berrens, Sr., of Chilton, who died Tuesday, were held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Chilton. The Rev. Roland Ahearn officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rubin Helzer, James Nemezeke, Joseph Berrens, Jr., Daniel Spaulding, William Berrens, and Elroy Starfield.


Edward H. Berrens
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Edward H. Berrens, 60 School St., Chilton, age 82, died on Monday, November 16, 1998, at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born July 26, 1916, in Stockbridge, son of the late Edward and Lena {Scherer} Berrens. Pat married Leona L. {Krebsbach} Zorn on October 4, 1947, at St. Joe. She preceded him in death on September 30, 1968. He served in the United States Army during World War II and worked at the Aluminum Specialty Company in Chilton until retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Chilton and also served as custodian there from 1978 until 1992. He is survived by six daughters, Debbie {Joe} Dotson, Chilton; Patty {Bernie} Geiser, Chilton; Sharon Zorn, Chilton; Shirley Twining, Neenah; Mary Berrens, Chilton; Deloris Berrens, Chilton; a son-in-law, Karl Bubolz, Reedsville; 24 grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Melchoirs, Appleton, and Katherine {Bill} Forstner, Chilton; two brothers, Gene {Deloris} Berrens, Chilton, and Robert Berrens, Manitowoc. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, three grandchildren, a great grandson and three brothers, Claude, Victor, and Art. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Chilton, with the Rev. Gary New S. D. S. officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton is assisting the family.


John Berrens - November 25, 1950
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John Berrens, Former Chilton Alderman, Dies

John Berrens, 63, Chilton, ill for six months, died about 1:30 this morning at a Fond du Lac hospital where he had been confined for two weeks.

Berrens, a former Chilton alderman, was born Dec. 12, 1886, in Chilton and lived there all his life. He was a butcher. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary Catholic church, Chilton.

Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Elroy Starfeldt, Chilton; four brothers, Peter Berrens, Menasha, Joseph Berrens, Appleton, and Edward and Carl Berrens, Chilton; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Bostick, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Lloyd Link, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Anton Zechmeister, Saukville; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, after 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock on Sunday and Monday evenings.

After the cortege forms at the funeral home at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, services will be at St. Mary Catholic church, Chilton, at 9:30 with the Rev. Joseph Bartelme, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.


Victor J. Berrens
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Victor J. Berrens, 866 Valley Road, Menasha, age 67, died 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 1985 following a short illness. He was born May 6, 1918 in Chilton and following World War II where he served with the U. S. Marine Corp he moved to Appleton. Mr. Berrens had been employed by the Concrete Pipe Company for 25 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Lisa and James Kraebel, Menasha; Barbara Berrens, Town of Harrison; a son, John, Menasha; four grandchildren: Mindy, Robert, Randy and Christopher Berrens; five brothers and three sisters-in-law: Robert Berrens, Manitowoc; Patrick Berrens, Eugene and Dolores Berrens, Arthur and Mary Berrens all of Chilton; Claude and Charlotte Berrens, Oshkosh; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Gertrude Melchoir, Appleton; Kathryn and William Forsner, Chilton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Henry Berrens in 1976.

The complete funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1985 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Interment will in St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha. Friends may call at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street from 4 until 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until the Cortege leaves for the church. The prayer and scripture service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A memorial fund is being established.


William L. Berrens
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William L. Berrens, Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, age 70, died Tuesday, October 19, 1993. William was born on June 8, 1923 in Sherwood, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph Berrens, Sr. and Rose {Scherer} Berrens.

William married Alice Apitz at Waukegan, Illinois on May 4, 1953. She preceded him in death on August 24, 1987.

He worked at consolidated Papers, Inc. in Appleton and Wisconsin Rapids for 35 years, retiring in December of 1984.

William was a veteran of World War II, and enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and dining with his friends at the senior meals site.

Survivors include a daughter, Wanda {Robert} Le Clair, Manitowoc; a son Bruce {Jean} Berrens, Burnsville, Minnesota; four grandchildren: Angela, Christopher, Corinna and Jessica, all of Burnsville, Minnesota. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Evelyn and Audrey; and by a brother, Joseph, Jr.

As requested by William, his body was cremated and there will be no visitation or service. Entombment will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, WI 54911.


Alice A. Berrens
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Alice A. Berrens, 1305 E. harriet, Appleton, age 57, died Monday, August 24, 1987, at Appleton Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born January 23, 1930 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Julius and Anna C. {Falk} Apitz. She attended Kaukauna Public School. She was married to William Berrens on May 4, 1953 in Waukegan, Illinois; they resided in Appleton all of their married lives where Mrs. Berrens was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband William; a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Robert {Wanda} LeClair, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Jean Berrens, Minneapolis, Minnesota; three grandchildren; two sisters; Mrs. Helen LoderBauer, Sherwood; and Mrs. Esther Loderbauer, Kaukauna; two brothers and sister-in-law: Julius and Ingeborg Apitz, Appleton; and Clifford and Virginia Apitz, Winter Haven, Florida.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 1987, at the Valley Funeral Home, with Rev. Willis Bloebow of the First English Lutheran Church, Appleton, Officiating. There will be no visitation preceding the service at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given according to the wishes of the family.


Peter T. Berrens
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Peter T. Berrens, 650 Appleton St., Menasha, age 84, passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs.Sylvester B. Zelinske, same address, after a 6 month illness. He was born November 14, 1880 in Chilton and has been a resident of Menasha since 1914. He was a member of St. Joseph Society, Chilton.

In addition to his daughter he is survived by one son, Cornelius, Menasha; two brothers, Joseph, Appleton; Carl, Chilton; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Link, Hartland, Wis.; Mrs. Anton Zeckmeister, Saukville, Wis.; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Menasha. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Laembrich Funeral Home, Menasha after 3 p.m. Friday. Rosary will be prayed by the Catholic Daughters at 7 p.m. with general rosary at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.


Mrs. Joseph Berrens - May 17, 1950 p. 4
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Mrs. Joseph Berrens, 49, of 919 W. Brewster street, died about 11:30 Tuesday morning after a long illness.

Surviving are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Brum, Appleton, and Miss Audrey, at home; two sons, William and Joseph, Appleton; two brothers, Henry and William Scherer, Menasha; two sisters, Mrs. John Kersten, Kaukauna, and Mrs. Louis Cybulski, Gilman; and a grandchild.

Friends may call at the Ellenbecker Funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening. The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight and 8:30 Thursday night.

After the cortege forms at the funeral home at 8:45 Friday morning, services will be at St. Therese church at 9 o'clock with the Rev. M. A. Hauch in charge. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery.

Mrs. Berrens was born July 6, 1900, at Stockbridge and lived in Appleton the last 12 years. She was a member of the Christian Mother's society of St. Therese church.


Fred Berrens - Saturday - June 29, 1907 - Plymouth, Wisconsin
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Fatal Accident

Fred Berrens, Who Was Injured at the Wolf Chair Factory Last Week, Died Monday.

Fred Berrens, the announcement of whose injuries at the Wolf Chair factory was made in our last issue, died from the effects at his home on Mill Street, about 10 o'clock last Sunday night. He was born in Chilton April 17, 1882, and was wedded about four years ago to Miss Minnie Borts, who survives him as do also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Berrens of Chilton, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Bostick, Heineman; Mrs. Christina Horth, Baraboo; John, Merrill; Peter, Edward, Joseph, Carl, Florence and Katie of Chilton.

The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the German Reformed church, Rev. Beisser officiating. The local council N. F. L., of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body and interment was made in the city cemetery. Mr. Berrens was a young man of quiet demeanor and good character and his early departure from earthly spheres is cause for much regret.


Aloysius Bloch - March 23, 1964
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Aloysius J. Bloch, Rt. 1, Kaukauna, Wis., age 60, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Sunday after a 3 year illness. He was born February 19, 1904 in Kaukauna. He was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company prior to his retirement in 1961. He was a member of Holy Cross Court and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mr. Bloch is survived by his wife, Bertha; three daughters, Mrs. Francis {Roberta} Slomska and Mrs. Gerald {Rita} Smith, both of Appleton; Miss Anna Margaret Bloch, at home; three sons, Richard, Kaukauna; David and John, at home; six brothers, Francis, Sacramento, Calif.; Charles, Oregon City, Ore.; George, Bellevue, Wash.; Joseph, Seattle, Wash.; Edward, Kimberly; John, Kaukauna; two sisters, Sister M. Charles, O. P., Milwaukee; Mrs. Alvin {Julia} Streeter, Appleton; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Greenwood Funeral Home, Kaukauna after 1:30 a.m. {sic} Monday. Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


Bertha E. Bloch
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Mrs. Aloy Bloch {Bertha E. Kersten {Effa}}, Parkside Care Center, Little Chute, age 81, died Monday, October 23, 1995 at Parkside Care Center.

She was born on December 22, 1913 in Stockbridge, the daughter of the late John and Anna {Scherer} Kersten.

Bertha enjoyed bowling and sewing. She was a Brownie leader for many years. She loved to play cards with her grandchildren. She was employed at Zwicker Knitting Mill for 20 years.

She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children: Roberta and Francis Slomska, Weyauwega; David Bloch, Racine; Richard and Betty Bloch, Kaukauna; Rita and Charles Linzmeier, Menasha; John and Judy Bloch, St. Petersburg, Florida; Anna and James Beach, Stockbridge. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Dorothy Van Dyke, Kaukauna; Margaret and Orville Spaulding, Menasha; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Bloch, Kaukauna.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Aloy Bloch; and her second husband, Joe Effa; two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Ed and Jane Kersten and Paul and Joan Kersten; a sister and a brother-in-law: Ceil and Clem Nabbefeld; two grandchildren: Robert Slomska and Cory A. Smith.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 1995 at the Fargo Funeral Home in Kaukauna with Father Paul Paider officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna. Friends may call at the Fargo Funeral Home, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in her name.

For the last nine years, Parkside Care Center and the wonderful staff has taken great care of our mother. We would like to thank each and every on for all of your love and support.

Prayer Card

In Memory Of
Bertha E. Bloch {Effa}

Born: December 22, 1913

Died: October 23, 1995

"I'm free"

Don't grieve for me for now I am free.
I'm following the plan God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with a remembered joy of a friendship shared,
a laugh, a kiss, and yet these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
good friends, good times and a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
don't lengthen it with undo grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now....
He set me free!!!


Mrs. Louis J. {Evelyn Berrens} Brum - Monday, October 26, 1964
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Mrs. Louis J. {Evelyn Berrens} Brum, 1519 W. Lawrence St., age 39, passed away Sunday at 3:30 a.m. after a 3 month illness. She was born August 27, 1925 in Chilton. Survivors include her husband; her father, Mr. Joseph Berrens, Sr., Appleton; two daughters, Kay and Lori; two sons, David and Mark, all at home; two brothers, Joseph Berrens, Jr., Town of Center and William, Appleton; one sister, Mrs. Donald {Audrey} Spaulding, Appleton.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Monday where the parish and Christian Mothers rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Monday.


George Henry Bargenquast - The Post-Crescent - Wednesday - November 9, 1966 - D.8 - Appleton, WI
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George H. Bargenquast, 1215 Shiocton St., New London, age 79, passed away Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. He was born November 26, 1886 in New Holstein {to John Peter and Anna Beyer Bargenquast} and lived in the New London area for the past 20 years. Mr. Bargenquast was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of New London. Survivors are his wife, Emma; two sons, Henry and Glenroy, both of Oshkosh; two brothers, Clarence, Fond du Lac and Hugo, Abbotsford; one sister, Mrs. Edward Bahrs, New Holstein. Also survived by seven step-children and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Cline and Hanson Funeral Home, New London with burial in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh. Rev. Richard C. Schroeder will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday until time of services.


Katherine {Williams} Bargenquast - Oshkosh Northwestern - Friday - February 27, 1942 - p. 4 - c. 1
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Sixth Street Woman Expires at Hospital. Mrs. Katherine Bargenquast, wife of George H. Bargenquast, 727 Sixth street, passed away at Mercy hospital this morning at 12:23 o�clock following a heart attack last Wednesday. She was born Aug. 13, 1892, in New Holstein and was 49 years of age. On July 2, 1912, she was married to George H. Bargenquast at Chilton. Since 1923 she had resided in Oshkosh, but previously had always been a resident of Calumet county. Besides the husband, she is survived by two sons, Henry and Glenroy, both of Oshkosh, one grandson, Henry George Bargenquast, two brothers and two sisters. John Williams, of Elkhart Lake, and Peter Williams, of Plymouth, and Mrs. Isador Ellenbecker, of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Edward Leider, of Waupaca. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock at the Marquardt funeral home. The Rev. Douglas O. Anderson of the Tenth Street Methodist church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday afternoon and up to the time of the services. Interment will take place at the Lake View Memorial park. Mrs. Bargenquast had been employed at the Wisconsin Match Corporation.

Oshkosh Northwestern - Monday - March 2, 1942 - p.4 - c.1

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Bargenquast, wife of George M. Bargenquast, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock at the Marquardt funeral home. The Rev. Douglas O. Anderson of the Tenth Street Methodist church officiated. Mrs. J.A. Zellmer rendered vocal selections with Mrs. Florence Breaker playing the organ accompaniment. Pallbearers were Lester Westpahl, William Juedes, Harvey Sohm, Henry Meyer, Edward Behnke and George Ehrenberg. Interment took place at the Lake View Memorial park. Among the immediate relatives who attended the services were a brother, John Williams, and wife of Elkhart Lake; another brother, Peter Williams, and wife of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Isador Ellenbecker, and husband of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Edward Liders, and husband of Waupaca, and other relatives from Milwaukee, New Holstein, Chilton, Athens and Sheboygan.

{Note: This obituary is also found in the �Sheboygan Press - Saturday - February 28, 1942 - p. 2 - col. 5"}


Emma {Spoehr} Bargenquast - Oshkosh Northwestern - Saturday - November 11, 1995 - C.3
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Beaver Dam - Emma E. Bargenquast, 93 years, 116 Lakecrest Drive, Beaver Dam, WI, died Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, at Beaver Dam Care Center. She was born in Rudolph, Wisconsin, Wood County, the daughter of Henry and Hattie Scott Spoehr. She married John Ruppel on August 27, 1917. He preceded her in death. She married George Bargenquast on July 7, 1944. He preceded her in death. Survivors: 2 Daughters: Vaughn {Robert} Meyer of Beaver Dam, WI, Joyce {Simon} Moss of Madison, WI; 3 Sons: Vernon {Jean} Ruppel of Oshkosh, WI, John {Lauren} Ruppel of Colorado, Arden {Rose} Ruppel of Oshkosh, WI; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. Also other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by parents, 1st & 2nd husbands, Sons: Gordon, & Ross, Grandson: Scotty, brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 11:00 am at Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh, WI. Burial will be in Lake View Memoral Park. Friends may call at the time of service at the cemetery.


Edward C. M. Bargenquast - Milwaukee Journal - Friday - July 15, 1966
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Edward C.M. Bargenquast, 2939 N. 29th st., at the age of 77 years, {born Jan. 25, 1889 in New Holstein, Wis. to John Peter and Anna Beyer Bargenquast} beloved husband of Helen {nee Erdmann}, dear father of Elroy, Eleanor Sentz and Erwin Bargenquast, father-in-law of Ruth, John Sentz and Melba Bargenquast, brother of George, Hugo, Clarence Bargenquast and Emma Bahrs, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services Mon., July 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Saron Evangelical Lutheran church, N. 29th and W. Hadley st. Interment Graceland. In state at the Louis Kaufmann and Sons Funeral Home, 4803 W. Burleigh, Sun., July 17 at 4 p.m. , from 12 noon until time of services. Member of local 998, E.M.B.A. of the Transport Co. Memorials preferred.


Helen {Erdman} Bargenquast - Milwaukee Journal - Monday - May 16, 1977
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Bargenquast, Helen A. Nee Erdman. Of Cedar Lake Home. Sun. May 15. Age 84 years. Dear mother of Elroy {Ruth} Bargenquast, Eleanor Sentz, and Erwin {Hyla} Bargenquast. Also 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Complete services Tues. May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Graceland. Visitation Tues. 4 - 9 p.m. Member and past president of G.U.G. Germania Ladies Society No. 4. Memorials appreciated to Cedar Lake Home. Krause Funeral Home, 9020 W. Capitol Dr.


Hugo Alfred Bargenquast - Tribune Phonograph - Abbotsford and Colby - Wisconsin - Thursday - January 26, 1967
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{age}75, of Abbotsford, died at Memorial Nursing Home at Neillsville at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, January 19, He had been in poor health for the past two and one-half years before being taken to the nursing home on August 18. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Bernard's Catholic church at Abbotsford, of which he was a member. The Rev. Emil Hodnik officiated. Burial was in Abbotsford cemetery. Pallbearers were Arnold Laack, Ted Hoeft, Clarence Weller, Henry Ortmeier, Edward Thiede and Arnold Kallien. Mr. Bargenquast was born at New Holstein {to John Peter and Anna Beyer Bargenquast} on February 12, 1891. He was married to Ida Haensgen on November 25, 1913, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic church {sic} in New Holstein, moving to Milan in 1918. While there, Mr. Bargenquast was supervisor for the town of Johnson for many years. In 1944 they moved to Abbotsford, where he was employed by the village of Abbotsford and later worked for the Streckert Manufacturing Company after which he retired. Mr. Bargenquast was an avid sportsman and gardner. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Ralph and Elmer of Abbotsford; one daughter, Mrs. Edmund {Sadie} Hoffmann of Colby; one brother, Clarence, Fond du Lac; one sister, Mrs. Ed Bahrs, New Holstein; six grand children and nine great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.


Ida Marie {Haensgen} Bargenquast - Tribune Phonograph - Wednesday - December 9, 1981 - Abbotsford
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Bargenquast Burial Dec. 7.

Mrs. Ida Bargenquast, 88, of Abbotsford was buried in Abbotsford Cemetery Dec. 7 following services at St. Bernard�s Church officiated by the Rev. Emil Hodnik. Mrs. Bargenquast died Dec. 3 at Neillsville Memorial Nursing Home. The former Ida Haensgen was born Jan. 18, 1893, at Marytown in Fond du Lac County, to Mr. and Mrs. John Haensgen. She married Hugo Bargenquast Nov. 25, 1913, in New Holstein, where the couple farmed for five years. They then moved to the Milan area, where they farmed from 1918 until 1944, when they moved to Abbotsford. Mrs. Bargenquast was a member of St. Bernard�s Catholic Church and of its Ladies Aid Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Ralph and Elmer, both of Abbotsford; one daughter, Mrs. Edmund {Sadie} Hoffman, Colby; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 17, 1967, and by three brothers and three sisters, besides her parents.


Emma A. {Bargenquast} Bahrs - Oshkosh Northwestern - Sunday - August 9, 1987 - p. C-8 - c. 1
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Emma A. Bahrs, 94, Oshkosh, formerly of rural New Holstein, died Friday afternoon in Bethel Home where she had been a resident for three years. She was born April 28, 1893, in the town of New Holstein, to John and Anna {Beyer} Bargenquast. She married Edward Bahrs Nov. 18, 1913, in New Holstein. He died March 31, 1978. Mrs. Bahrs, who attended town of New Holstein schools, farmed in the town of New Holstein with her husband most of her life. They moved to Oshkosh in 1977. She was a member of St. John�s United Church of Christ, New Holstein, and its women�s guild. Surviving are one son, Lester, Oshkosh; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John�s United Church of Christ, New Holstein, the Rev. John Baumann officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of services. A memorial has been established.


Adam Edward Bahrs - Oshkosh Northwestern - Friday - March 31, 1978 - p. 30 - c. 1
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Adam Edward Bahrs, {age}, 85, of 1902 Grove St., Oshkosh, died early today at Mercy Medical Center. He was born Jan. 13, 1893, in New Holstein, the son of Louis and Barbara Williams Bahrs. He was married to Emma Bargenquast, Nov. 18, 1913, in New Holstein. Mr. Bahrs was educated in Kiel public schools, lived in Chilton for three years after his marriage, then located on a farm in the town of New Holstein, where he also operated a milk trucking service for 44 years. He moved to Oshkosh nine months ago. He was a member of St. John�s United Church of Christ, and was organizer and active member of Interdenominational Dartball League, both of New Holstein. Surviving are his widow; one son, Lester, Oshkosh; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John�s United Church of Christ, the Rev. Albert K. Borns officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Monday, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then at the church from noon until the time of services.


Clarence Edward Bargenquast - Fond du Lac Reporter - Friday - December 28, 1979 - p. 18
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Clarence A. Bargenquast, 83, a retired Town of New Holstein farmer and former Kiel resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1979, at Chilton Village Nursing Home where he resided since October of 1978. He was born June 15, 1896, in the Town of New Holstein, a son of the late John and Anna Beyer Bargenquast. He married Viola Daul on Sept. 15, 1917, at Marshfield. The couple lived in Oconomowoc until 1919 when they moved to a farm in the Town of New Holstein. His wife died on Sept. 20, 1963, and Mr. Bargenquast retired in 1964. On July 11, 1966, he married Viola Anhalt Williams in Neenah. They lived in Fond du Lac for one year and later in the Town of New Holstein and in Kiel from 1972 until he went to the nursing home. Mr. Bargenquast was a member of St. Anne�s Catholic Church, St. Anna. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. June Zahn of Memphis, Tenn.; three sons Donald of Fond du Lac, Wallace of Sussex and Harold of Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Bahrs of Oshkosh. Other survivors include a stepson, Mattie Williams of Route 2, New Holstein; six step-granchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne�s Church in St. Anna. The Rev. Milton Seuss will officiate, and burial will follow in New Holstein Cemetery. Friends of Mr. Bargenquast may call after 4 p.m. today and until 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established.

n.b. The same obituary is found in the Chilton Times-Journal, Jan. 3, 1980 and in the New Holstein Reporter, Jan. 3, 1980 except in these the move to Kiel took place in 1974.


Viola {Daul} Bargenquast - Chilton Times-Journal - September 26, 1963 - p. 4
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Mrs. Clarence Bargenquast, 66, of R. 1, New Holstein, died Friday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday. She was born at Stratford, Wis., Jan. 10, 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Daul, and was married at Marshfield to Clarence Bargenqauast Sept. 15, 1917. She had been a resident of New Holstein since her marriage. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Donald of Fond du Lac, Wallace of Lannon, Wis., and Harold of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Albert {June} Zahn, Sheboygan; two brothers, Charles Daul, Stratford, and Joseph Daul, Rhinelander; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Lieke, Park Falls, Mrs. Clara Ryan and Mrs. Ralph Ferry, both of Oconomowoc and Mrs. Frank Steinmetz, Marshfield; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, New Holstein, at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Lambert Scanlan of Holy Rosary Catholic church officiating. Burial was in New Holstein City Cemetery.


Viola {Anhalt - Williams} Bargenquast - Chilton Times-Journal - March 2, 1989 - sec. 2 - p. 10
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Viola Williams Bargenquast, 90, of Chilton Village Nursing Home, died at the nursing home Friday morning, Feb. 24, 1989. She was born in Elkhart Lake on March 16, 1898, a daughter of the late Charles and Ann {Laures} Anhalt. She married Joseph Williams on June 20, 1916, at St. Anna. He preceded her in death June 18, 1960. She then married Clarence Bargenquast on July 11, 1966, at St. Patrick�s Church, Menasha. He preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1979. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein and a 50-year member of Catholic Knights, New Holstein. Survivors include one son, Mattie Williams, rural New Holstein; three step-sons, Donald, Wallace and Harold Bargenquast; one step-daughter, June Zahn; also a number of step-grandchildren; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Jerome; three brothers; and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery. The Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.


John C. Bargenquast - Milwaukee Journal - Saturday - September 19, 1953 - p. 12
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Bargenquast, John C., 2802 N. 18th st., aged 68 years, beloved husband of Luella {nee Kluge}, father of Milton and Jack, brother of George, Hugo, Edward, Clarence, Emma Bahrs and Florence Thiel; further survived by 2 daughters-in-law, 3 grandchildren, isters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral Tues., Sept. 22 at 2 p.m., from the funeral home of Heiden & Lange, 3116 N. 3d st., Interment Graceland. In state after 2 p.m. Monday.

{Note: He was the son of John Peter and Anna Beyer Bargenquast}


Henry C. Behnke - Manitowoc Herald Times - July 3, 1967
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Henry C. Behnke, 63, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 10 days after a coronary attack.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will officiate and burial will be in Brillion Cemetery.

Mr. Behnke was born June 1, 1904, of Rt. 2, Brillion, son of the late Fred and Ida Schultz Behnke Sr. He married Esther Reimer Dec. 4, 1924, at Reedsville Lutheran Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1953. He farmed in Brillion for 12 years and at that time moved to Rt. 1, Cato, where he farmed for 32 years and had just retired.

Survivors include three sons, five daughters, a brother, Herman of Brillion and five stepbrothers, Ervin, Robert and Milton Behnke of Brillion and Waldamar of Reedsville and Fred Schaeffer of Hilbert; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Ghurow of Brillion and Mrs. Laura Hartz of Hilbert; a step-sister, Mrs. Laura Hartz of Hilbert; a step-sister, Mrs. Milton Nitschke of Van Dyne, Wis., and 30 grandchildren. Two sons, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

Friends may call at Christensen Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of service.


August Bennin - No Newspaper Listed
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Dec. 11, 1878 - Jan. 17, 1935

Husband of Clara Lulloff {married Sept. 19, 1905 at St. Gregory Catholic Church - Manitowoc}

Son of William Bennin and Rosa Gessert -"He was employed at the Herman Luelloff Hardware store until 1910 when he bought the St. Nazianz cheese factory. He operated the factory until 1927 when he sold it to Art Kobriger and then moved to a farm northeast of Charlesburg {Calumet County} where he resided since that time." -from obit. -born at Johnsonville, Sheboygan County.

Died in Gary, Indiana where he was seeking treatment for an illness

buried at the St. Charles Cemetery, Calumet County.


Clara Bennin - No Newspaper Listed
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Dec. 16, 1881 - Aug. 18, 1936

Wife of August Bennin {married Sept. 19, 1905 at St. Gregory Catholic Church - Manitowoc}

Daughter of Herman Lulloff and Maria Loos.

Born Town of Schleswig

Buried at the St. Charles Cemetery, Calumet County.


Lena Bahrs - Manitowoc's - Der Nord Westen - Oct. 5, 1899
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Death Sat. morning of Lena Bahrs, the 12-yr. old daughter of Friedrich Bahrs of Brillion, in the residence of Mr. H. Behrens here in Manitowoc. The deceased had been sent here by her parents to attend school, became ill a few days ago, and died here of a cerebral hemorrhage. Her body was sent to Brillion for burial.


Conrad Buhl - Sheboygan Press - Friday - January 8, 1960
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Conrad Buhl, 82, of 119 Kilbourn St., West Bend, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness.

Born May 26, 1877, in Chilton, he remained there until 1915 when he moved to Brillion. In 1926 he moved to West Bend where he was employed by the city and leter the Pick Manufacturing Co. until his retirement in 1950.

He was married to Catherine Binsfield on May 1, 1900 in Chilton, and she passed away April 27, 1938.

Survivors are two sons, George of Seattle, Wash., and Fred of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold {Hilda} Bellman and Martha of West Bend, and Mrs. Glen {Estelle} Patchin of Lakeland, Fla.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Daun and Mrs. Peter Geiser of Chilton, and Sister M. Camilla, O.S.F. of Chicago, Ill; one brother, Gustave Buhl of Chilton; and three half-brothers, Michael and George Schwarz of Chilton and Andrew Schwarz of Hilbert.

He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Francis Cabrini Church of West Bend.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Schmidt Funeral Home at West Bend, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Church. Father Edmund Haen, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral home until the time of services.


Gustav Buhl - Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday - January 6, 1964
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Gustav Buhl, 85, of 58 Oak St., Chilton, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient six weeks. He had been in ill health two months.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, where a solemn requiem Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Henry Schmitt. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Buhl was born July 10, 1878 in the town of Charlestown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Buhl Sr. Until 1920 he owned and operated a bakery at Chilton now known as the Everix Bakery, it having been sold to the Everix family. He was employed at Knauf and Tesch Co., Chilton, and the Johnson Hill Dept. Store, Chilton, until he retired in 1939. He married the former Magdalena Peters June 1, 1909 at St. Mary Church. She died Jan. 7, 1950. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Holy Name Society and St. Joseph Sick Benefit Society.

Surviving are three sons, Oliver of Milwaukee, Harold of Chilton, and Norbert of Menasha: a half-brother, Andrew Schwarz of Hilbert; three half-sisters Sister M. Camilla, O.S. F. of Cross Plains, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Daun of Sheboygan and Mrs. Peter Geiser of Chilton; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening.


Emilie Bessert - Manitowoc's - Der Nord Westen - March 18, 1897
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{From the correspondent in Rosecrans - March 16}

Death Friday, 12 Mar. in Rantoul, Calumet Co., of Mrs. Emilie Bessert, wife of Johann Bessert. The deceased was a daughter of Julius Schlei here and was 33 yrs. old. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She was married 16 Feb. 1889 to her late husband. They had 3 children, 2 of whom are living. She is also survived by her father and several sisters.

Burial was Mon. afternoon in the Rantoul Cemetery.


Emma Bunge - {No Newspaper Listed} - March - 1967
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Mrs. Emma Bunge Dies Monday

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Emma Bunge, 91, fourth street, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.

Mrs. Bunge died early Monday at Calumet Memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for one week.

The former Emma Jens, she was born October 2, 1875, in the Town of New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jens. She was married December 21, 1895, to Herman Bunge of the Town of Rhine.

They lived in Kiel a short time before moving to farm in the Town of New Holstein. They retired in 1941 and returned to Kiel. Mr. Bunge died in 1951.

The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1945.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marielle Ramminger, Kiel, and Mrs. Elmer Schneider, Plymouth; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three sons preceded her in death.


Olivia Burmahln - {No Newspaper Listed} - December 26, 1972
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Mrs. John H. Burmahln, 78, Route 2, Kiel died unexpectedly last Wednesday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for three weeks.

The former Olivia Gruhle was born June 18, 1894 at Rockville, a daughter of the late William and Dora Stoll Gruhle. On January 1, 1927 she was married to Mr. Burmahln of Town of Schleswig.

The couple settled on the Burmahln homestead farm in the township which they operated until his retirement in 1959.

Mr. Burmahln died in June, 1960. Following his death she resided with a daughter and son-in-law on the farm.

Mrs. Burmahln was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and the Marian Circle of the United Presbyterian Women.

Survivors include her daughter, three grandsons and a brother, Arthur H. Gruhle of Sheboygan.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Reverend Russell R. Morgan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Sheboygan, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.


Alphonse Aloysius Buechel - Times - Chilton WI - May 17, 2001 - p. 36
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Alphonse Aloysius Buechel, 82, of Chilton, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at Calumet Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1919 in the Town of Brothertown, son of the late Jacob and Regina Petrie Buechel. Alphonse married Theresa Heimann on Oct. 30, 1945 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Tank Destroyer Unit. He was wounded in action in Aachen, Germany, and received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged.

Al farmed in the Jericho area and later worked at Carnation Co. in Chilton, Stadtmueller's Case Implement in Chilton, and Winkler Oil in Chilton before becoming a full-time mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until retiring in 1986.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho, Holy Trinity Choir for 54 years, Holy Trinity cemetery Committee Catholic Knights Branch #222, German American Club, and the Quinney Fishing Club. He was actively involved for many years in the Veterans of Foreign War Post #3153 and the VFW Firing Squad, Disabled American Veterans, and Eagles Club #1288.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa; six children, Margaret {Bill} Feider of New Holstein, Paul {Pat} Buechel of Malone, Pat {John} Basler of Chilton, Donna {Allen} Karls of Chilton, Martin {Artie} Buechel of New Holstein, and Alan {Amy} Buechel of West Bend; 17 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a sister Marcella {Alfred} Geiser of Chilton.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Irmina Keuler.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m on Saturday, May 19 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho, with the Rev. Glen Sayers S.D.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at Wieting Fuenral Home, Chilton, from 3 to 8 p.m on Friday and then again on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. An Eagle prayer service and Catholic Knights Rosary will be held Friday evening at the funeral home.


Regina Buechel - Sheboygan Press - Sheboygan WI - Monday - November 23, 1970 - p. 10
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Mrs. Regina Buechel, 76, formerly of 110 Ock St., Chilton, widow of Jacob, died Saturday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, after a lingering illness.

She had been a resident of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, the past seven years.

The former Regina Petrie, she was born at St. Joe, {Fond du Lac County} Nov. 19, 1894, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Wirth Petrie.

She and Mr. Buechel were married May 30, 1916 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joe.

The couple farmed in the Town of Brothertown until moving to Chilton in 1956. Mr. Buechel died Jan. 25, 1962.

Mrs. Buechel was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Jericho.

Surviving are a son, Alphonse, on the family homestead, R. 2, Chilton; two daughters, Mrs. Ervin {Irmina} Keuler and Mrs. Alfred {Marcella} Geiser, both of Chilton; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, August of Mt. Calvary and Claude of New Holstein, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Gilles of Malone and Mrs. Leona Schaefer of Fond du Lac.

Funeral services will be Wednesday with a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Jericho, the Rev. Kenneth Rogers, pastor, celebrant. Family rites will be at 10 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, with burial in the church cemetery.

Friends may call after 3 p..m Tuesday at the funeral home.

A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m Tuesday, followed by a vigil by the Christina Mothers Society at 8:30.


Jacob Buechel - Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter - Friday - January 26, 1962 - p. 20 - c. 6
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Buechel Rite Is Scheduled For Chilton. Heart Attack Is Fatal To Retired Farmer, Insurance Agent. Funeral services for Jacob Buechel, 67, Chilton, will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, Chilton. The Rev. Henry Schmitt will officiate.

Mr. Buechel died at his home Thursday at 9 a.m. of a heart attack. He was born in the Town of Brothertown, May 27, 1894, the son of Mathias and Amalia Buechel. He farmed near Jeicho until 1956 when he retired and moved to Chilton. He was agent for the Mt. Calvary Mutual Insurance company for 31 years.

Mr. Buechel was a member of the Holy Name societies of Holy Trinity Catholic church, Jericho and St. Mary's Catholic church, Chilton. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chilton. On May 30, 1916, he married Regina Petrie at St. Joseph's Catholic church, St. Joe.

Surviving are his widow; one son, Alphonse, Jericho; two daughters, Mrs. Ervin Kueler and Mrs. Alfred Geiser, both of Chilton; six brothers, John, Lincoln, Neb., Albert, Sacramento, Calif., Henry, Malone, Herbert, Lincoln Park, Mich., Alois, Chilton, and Gregory, DePere; three sisters, Mrs. Wiliam Krebsbach, Mrs. Norbert Wagner, and Mrs. Peter Nett, all of Chilton and 16 grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. Burial will be in Holy Trinity cemetery, Jericho.


Arthur Bub - {No Newspaper or Date Listed}
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Arthur Bub, 44, proprietor of the former Ortlieb hall and saloon about ten years ago, died at the Mayo Bros. hospital in Rochester, Minn., Wednesday evening, following an operation. His body arrived at the Meiselwitz Undertaking parlors Friday. Becoming suddenly ill while on his way to Canada with his two sons for a visit, Mr. Bub was taken to Rochester for an examination. An operation was deemed advisable, but his condition was so serious that he did not recover. Mr. Bub was born on a farm in the town of Rhine near Elkhart Lake April 27, 1882. In 1909 he was married to Miss Selma Beyer of Milwaukee. The couple lived in Plymouth for a few years, then moved to Millhome, and later came to Kiel, where Mr. Bub operated the former Ortlieb place. After remaining in Kiel for about three years, they moved to a farm southwest of New Holstein. Here Mr. Bub held an auction early this spring, and then left with his sons on the trip to Canada which he was unable to complete. Mrs. Bub preceded him in death in July, 1924. Mr. Bub is survived by two sons, his mother, Mrs. Sara Bub of Sheboygan; three sisters, and four brothers. The funeral was held from the home of his brother at Millhome Monday with services at the St. John's Evangelical church, Elkhart Lake at 2 p.m. The Rev. F. W. Zeh officiated, and burial was made in the Elkhart Lake cemetery.


Raymond J. Blatz - Sheboygan Press - Tuesday - June 15, 1976 - p. 12 - c. 3
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Raymond J. Blatz, 64, R.1, Chilton, died this morning at his home after a brief illness. He was born Mar. 31, 1912 in Dotyville, son of the late Joseph and Helena Schneider Blatz. On April 28, 1936 h married Loretta Birschbach in St. Peter. The couple farmed in rural Chilton. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Stockbridge. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy {Rita} Weber, and Mrs. Gerald {Nina} Bord, both of Mt. Calvary; three sons, Joseph, John, R.1, Chilton, and Ralph, Chilton; a brother, LeRoy, Fond du Lac; a stepbrother Edwin, Fond du Lac; a sister, Mrs. James Backmore, Eden; a stepsister, Mrs. Alvina Reed, Chicago, and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, two stepbrothers and a stepsister. A funeral Mass will be offered Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Koehne, pastor, the celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Fargo Funeral Home, Stockbridge, after 3 p.m. Wednesday. A parish vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.


Alvina Blanck - {No Newspaper or Date Listed - Died May 9, 1996}
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Alvina Blanck, 88, a resident of the Villa Loretta Nursing Home, Mt. Calvary, for the past six years and formerly of St. Anna, died at the nursing home on Thursday afternoon, May 9, 1996.

She was born Oct. 21, 1907 at Marytown, a daughter of the late John and Christina Guelig Schoenborn. She attended St. Mary�s Catholic grade school in Marytown and was married to Benjamin Blanck at St. Mary�s Catholic Church.

After their marriage, the couple farmed near Parnell for four years, before moving to the St. Anna area, where they farmed for many years. Ben died in 1963.

Alvina was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in St. Anna and was a former member of the Christian Mother�s Society of the church.

{Survivors omitted for privacy}

Preceding her in death are a daughter-in-law. Pat; one great-granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.

Friends may call at the Huss Funeral Home, St. Cloud, from 4 until 9 p.m., Sunday, May 12; where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in St. Anna. The Rev. Pat Lloyd will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.


Bertha Boll - Sheboygan Press - Saturday - May 5, 1956 - P.6
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Mrs. Frank Boll, 74, of Charlesburg died suddenly at 11:10 a.m. Friday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Keuler.

Nee Bertha Wettstein, she was born Sept. 9, 1881, in Kloten, Calumet county, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wettstein.

On Feb. 5, 1908 she married Frank Boll and settled on the Boll homestead one and a half miles northeast of Charlesburg. The couple lived there until 1951 when they moved to Charlesburg to live with their son-in-law and daughter. Mrs. Boll was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and of the church Christian Mothers Society.

She is survived by her husband, a son Glenroy living on the Boll farm, three daughters, Mrs. Leo {Josephine} Keuler of Charlesburg, Mrs. Herbert {Rosella} Wilbersheid of Melrose Park, Illinois, and Mrs. James {Marian} Anderson of Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Frank of Chilton, Henry of Lincoln, Nebraska, Thomas of Chicago and Otto of Long Prairie, Minnesota, and two sisters, Sister M. Euthrasia of St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, and Sister M. Barthona of Watertown, Canada.

A daughter, two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, and at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, Charlesburg, the Rev. Melchoir, pastor, officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday.

The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home by the Christian Mothers at 8 p.m. Sunday and by the parishioners of St. Charles at 8 p.m. Monday.


John Binsfeld - The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday - June 16, 1948
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John Binsfeld, 79, a feed mill and service station operator in Chilton for many years, died at his home in Chilton Tuesday afternoon after having been in ill health for the past nine months.

He was born at Belgium, Wis., June 24, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Binsfeld, and was married to Miss Margaret Smith at St. Mary's church in Brillion on May 20, 1903.

He had retired from the service station enterprise in 1937 and from the feed mill business in 1940. He was associated with the St. Joseph's Sick Benefit society in Chilton.

Survivors are one son, Randolph, of Chilton, four daughters, Mrs. Jess {Hildegarde} Mortimer and Miss Leona Binsfeld, of Chilton, and Mrs. H. W. {Olive} Viergutz and Mrs. J. H. {Violet} Staeger, of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Krause, of Belgium, and Mrs. Elizabeth Gonwa, of Milwaukee. One son Ed., four brothers, and three sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral home in Chilton and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's chuch, the Rev. Joseph Bartelme officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may view the body at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service.


Margaret {Smith} Binsfeld - The Sheboygan Press - Monday - May 15, 1967
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Mrs. John Binsfeld, 87, of 223 E. Grand St., Chlton, died Sunday night at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after an illness of one week.

The former Margaret Smith was born in the Town of Rockland in Manitowoc County of Sept 17, 1879, a daughter of the late John and Mary Cordell Smith.

She was married to John Binsfeld in Chilton.

Mrs. Binsfeld was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chilton, and the Christian Mothers' Society of the church.

Survivors include one son, Randolph of Chilton; four daughters, Mrs. Jess {Hildegarde} Mortimer and Mrs. Norman {Leona} Dorshner, both of Chilton and Mrs. H. W. {Olive} Viergutz and Mrs. John H. {Violette} Steager, both of Milwaukee; and 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Her husband and one son preceded her in death.

Funeral services at Chilton will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry J. Schmitt, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.


Joseph Boehnlein - The Sheboygan Press - Thursday - December 18, 1941
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Joseph Boehnlein Dies Suddenly At Home In Chilton

Chilton, Wis., -- {Special} -- Joseph Boehnlein, aged 72, passed away suddenly at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home on Brooklyn Street, this city.

Deceased was born April 22, 1869, Charlesburg the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boehnlein, Sr., On Nov 24, 1896, he was married to Mary M. Daun at St. Charles church at Charlesburg. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and a member of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's church in this city.

Survivors are the widow; three children, Mrs. Joseph B. Schneider of Charlesburg, Oscar and Rose at home; one sister, Sister Melanie of St. Agnes convent, and three brothers, Michael and Nick of Charlesburg and Simon of New Holstein. One brother and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Fuenral home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's church in this city by the Rev. Joseph Esdepsky. Burial will be in St. Charles cemetery at Charlesburg.

The remains may be viewed at the funeral home from 3 o'clock this afternoon until the time of services.


Mary {Daun} Boehnlein - The Sheboygan Press - Friday - May 17, 1963
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Mrs. Joseph Boehnlein, 86, of 108 E. Brooklyn St., Chilton, died at her home Thursday following an illness of four years.

The former Mary M. Daun, she was bon in the Town of Brothertown, June 26, 1876, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Daun, and was married to Joseph Boehnlein at St. Charles Church, Charlesburg, Nov. 24, 1896. Her husband died Dec 17, 1941.

Mrs. Boehnlein was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chilton, and the parish Christian Mothers and Mission Societies.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph P. Schneider, Town of Brothertown, and Miss Rose Boehnlein, Chilton; a son, Oscar, Chilton; two brothers, Peter and Charles Daun, both of Charlesburg; seven grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church with the Rev Henry Schmitt, pastor, officiating. A brief family service will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home at 9:30. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Charlesburg.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. The Mission Society will recite the rosary at 8 o'clock Saturday evening and a parish vigil will be held Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.


Rose K. Boehnlein - The Sheboygan Press - Friday - November 9, 1973
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Miss Rose K. Boehnlein, 71, of 108 Brooklyn St., Chilton, died Thursday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital there.

Born in the Town of Calumet {Fond du Lac County} on Aug 17, 1902, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Daun Boehnlein.

She attended St. Mary Catholic School, Marytown.

She clerked in various stores in Chilton.

She was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Marytwon Branch; Daughters of Isabella, Joan of Arc Circle, and the Christian Mothers, Altar and Mission Societies at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton.

Survivors are a brother, Oscar, Chilton, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, New Holstein.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, and a t 11 at St. Mary Church, the Rev. James Vennix, pastor, celebrant of the funeral mass. Burial will be in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Charlesburg.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m. Monday.


Elizabeth E. Bender - The Sheboygan Press - March 30, 2005
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Elizabeth E. Bender, age 79, of New Holstein, died unexpectedly Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.

She was born Dec. 18, 1925 in the Town of Charlestown, a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Dekker Danes.

On Oct. 21, 1947 she married Alfred Bender at St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. The couple farmed in the Town of New Holstein, in addition, Elizabeth had worked at The Diner in New Holstein. Her husband preceded her in death on June 1, 1996.

Elizabeth was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein and was active with various card clubs.

{Survivors omitted for privacy}

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Michael; one brother, Herman Danes; and two sisters, Viola Harder and Marion Endries.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. The Rev. James E. Werner will officiate. Burial will be in the Country View Cemetery in the Town of New Holstein.

Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service.

The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein is assisting the family with arrangements.


Eugene G. Brown - No Newspaper Listed - 1947
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Eugene G. Brown, 19

Funeral services for Eugene G. Brown were held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, with the Rev. John R. Seidler, pastor of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery.

Pallbearers were Reuben Ehrlich and Clarence Frickie of Sheboygan Falls, Carl Lumme of Plymouth, Hugo Hildebrandt and Clarence Schilling of Kiel, and Nelson Reichardt. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Steudel sang �Beautiful Isle of Somewhere� and �What a Friend We Have in Jesus� during the services, with Mrs. Donald Evjen as accompanist. Many relatives and friends from Milwaukee, Slinger, Hartford, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth attended.

Eugene was a firemen first class in the U. S. Marine service, and died Feb. 12, 1947, at the army hospital in Yokohama, Japan, of injuries suffered on Feb. 10 when he fell 30 feet into the hold of his ship.

The body arrived in New Holstein on Saturday.


Johannes Bosma - No Newspaper Listed - March 3, 1937
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Plan Services For Johannes Bosma, 90

Funeral services for Johannes Egbert Bosma, 90, who succumbed at 1 a.m. Wednesday to a short illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dishaw in New Holstein, will be held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Dishaw home followed by burial in the city cemetery.

The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church will officiate.

Mr. Bosma was born June 8, 1846 in the Province of Friesland, the Netherlands, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Bosma. He gained his early education in the schools of that country. He was married there May 14, 1870 to Anna Van der Veer. They came to America in 1882 and settled on a farm near this community, later moving to farms near St. Anna and in the Town of New Holstein. Later they moved to a farm west of this city now operated by Alvin Alberts.

In 1908 the family moved to New Holstein to make their future home, but in 1918 Mrs. Bosma died. Since that time Mr. Bosma has resided with members of his family. Eight children preceded their father in death.

The surviving relatives include three sons, Claus of the Town of New Holstein, Diederich of Aberdeen, South Dakota and Arthur of Prentice; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Six grandsons will act as pall bearers at the services.


John Bruns - No Newspaper Listed - March 3, 1932
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John Bruns Dies Friday

Was Father of Local Business Man; Funeral Monday


John Bruns, father of Henry Bruns of this city, passed away Friday at his home in Sheboygan, having reached the age of 78. He was a former New Holstein resident.

The deceased was born Feb. 14, 1854, and at the age of 28 years came to New Holstein, where he made his home. He was married May 16, 1885, to Miss Bertha Hagemann, who survives him. Surviving children besides Henry of this city are Adolph of New Holstein, Mrs. Kurt Weber of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Pasket of Sheboygan, Mrs. Erwin Stiller of Plymouth and Miss Bertha at home. One child preceded him in death. A brother, of Peoria, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Fred Sass of Plymouth, also survive him.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Sheboygan, and burial was in the New Holstein cemetery.


Otto Brill - No Newspaper Listed - 1941
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Otto Brill Is Laid to Rest

Otto Brill, aged 60, passed away from a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edmund Vetter in the town of Forest, Fond du Lac county with whom he was visiting.

The deceased was born August 20, 1880, in the town of New Holstein. He was married to Miss Alma Voelker of St. Anna and the couple settled on Mr. Brills' fathers farm, where they lived for 11 years before moving to the present farm near Calumet Harbor. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. John's church. A daughter, Helga, preceded him in death in 1927.

Survivors are the widow; two sons, Jerome of New Holstein, and Floyd at home; a daughter Mrs. Edmund Vetter, town of Forest; two brothers, Theodore and George Brill of Kiel, and three sisters, Mrs. Ida George of Marcus, Iowa, Mrs. Peter Petesch of Great Falls, Montana, and Mrs. Clara Rach of Kiel. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted at 9 o'clock Monday morning at the home and at 9:30 a.m. at the Johnsburg church, with interment being made in the church cemetery.


Joseph G. Boll - No Newspaper Listed
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Joseph G. Boll, aged 59, died at his home in the town of Charlestown on Wednesday afternoon of last week after an illness of several weeks.

The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Boll. In 1913 he was married to Miss Catherine Silbernagel, and this union remained childless. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 o�clock at the home and at 9:30 o�clock at St. Martin�s church in Hayton.

Following are the survivors: His wife, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Peter Thiel, Mrs. John Reinkober and Mrs. Max Meyer of Chilton, Mrs. Harry Martin of New Holstein, John Boll of the town of Charlestown and Anthony Boll of Hayton. Two sisters have preceded him in death.


Charles A. Buchholz - The Sheboygan Press - January 3, 1955 - P. 14
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Funeral services for Charles A. Buchholz, 66, of 1717 Monroe St., New Holstein, were held at 2 p.m. today at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home at New Holstein.

The Rev. Roland Kley, pastor of St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiated. Graveside rites were conducted in the New Holstein City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joseph Leonard, Frank Sternbeck, John Ish, Otto Daun, Ike Dishaw, and Ernest Daun.

Mr. Buchholz, a retired machinist, died suddenly early Friday afternoon while shoveling snow in front of his home. A physician attributed death to a heart attack caused by over-exertion.

A native of Manitowoc County, he was born March 5, 1889, in Town Schleswig, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buchholz. He attended district schools and Kiel High School.

On Feb. 3, 1919, he was married to Miss Veronica Wirth at Kiel.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Buchholz was employed as a machinist at the Hart-Carter Co., Lawson division, at New Holstein. He was a member of the company's Quarter Century Club and the AFL Machinists' Union.

Survivors are his wife; a son, Frederick C., of Rt. 1, New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Wilcox, a registered nurse at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac; four grandchildren; two brothers, William of Kiel, and Herman, Town of Schleswig, and five sisters, Mrs. William Petzold, Mrs. Norbert Reichart and Mrs. Henry Kattreh, Kiel; Mrs. Ida Gast, Milwaukee, and Mrs. John Kuhn, Ada.


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Frederick Buchholz - The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday - August 17, 1977 - P. 10
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Frederick C. Buchholz, 55, R. 2, Elkhart Lake, died Tuesday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks.

He was born in New Holstein on Jan. 15, 1922, a son of Charles and Veronica Wirth Buchholz.

He graduated from New Holstein High School in 1940.

On Nov. 17, 1941 he married the former Hope Ortlieb at Chilton.

Mr. Buchholz was a machinist at the H.G. Weber Co., Inc., Kiel, until his retirement in 1974.

He resided in New Holstein until 1964, when they moved to the Town of Russell.

Survivors include his widow; two daughters, one of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and one of St. Cloud; two grandchildren and a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, the Rev. Roland Kley, Sheboygan, a former pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.


Mrs. John {Anna} Buettner - No Newspaper Listed
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Mrs. Buettner Dies Friday

Mrs. John Buettner, the former Anna Peik, passed away suddenly of a heart attack last Friday afternoon at her home in New Holstein. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 0'clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. G. Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery.

Mrs. Buettner was born October 15, 1883 in the town of Charlestown, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Peik. In 1899 the family moved to a farm north of the city limits of New Holstein, where they remained until 1903, when they moved to their home on Calumet Drive, New Holstein.

She was united in marriage with John Buettner on May 26, 1923, and after their marriage resided at her family's home. Survivors are her husband and three brothers, Herman Peik of New Holstein, George Peik of Vesper, and Arno Peik of San Diego, Cal.


John Brockert - Manitowoc's Der Nord Westen - December 21, 1882
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Death of John Brockert on 17 Dec. in Kiel following a stroke on 12 Dec. He was 33 years old and was born in Holstein, Germany where he received a good education. He was a teacher for many years, and readers of Nord-Westen know him as the correspondent from Kiel. In 1880, Mr. Brockert was in charge of the census for Town Schleswig, and last year was elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of that town. He leaves a wife, but no children. Burial took place Wednesday, December 20 in the cemetery in New Holstein.


Math Buechel - The Sheboygan Press - Thursday - December 13, 1951 - p. 18
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Funeral services for Math Buechel, 86, of Jericho, who passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, Saturday morning, were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday from the Alfred Schumacher Funeral Home, Stockbridge, and at 9:30 at Holy Trinity Church, Jericho.

The Rev. Giles of Calvary officiated.

Pallbearers were: Erwin Krebsbach, Leander Buechel, Alfons Buechel, Dale Edens, Lestir Nett, and Benjamin Wagner.

The deceased was born at Johnsburg, Fond du Lac County, on January 17, 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Buechel. On Feb. 9, 1891, he married Miss Amalia Schneider in Holy Trinity Church, Jericho. The couple lived on farms in that area until moving to Chilton in 1922. Mrs. Buechel passed away on Oct. 8, 1934.

Survivors include: seven sons, John of Lincoln, Neb., Jacob of Jericho, Henry of Garnet, Albert of Sacramento, Calif., Henry of Lincoln Park, Mich., Alois of Chilton, and Gregory of De Pere; three daughters, Mrs. William {Martha} Kresbach of Stockbridge, Mrs. Peter {Appolonia} Nett of Jericho, and Mrs. Norbert {Agatha} Wagner of Chilton; 42 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William of Marytown and Math J. of Jericho; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Fruend of Jericho.

The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society of Jericho.


Wilhelm Brill - The Kiel Record - 1916
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Tuesday morning at 8:15 in the morning, in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nic Rach, in Hinzeville, Mr. Wilhelm Brill died unexpectedly from the weakness of old age. With his death another of the pioneers of the Town of New Holstein has been called home to the Father. Mr. Brill was born on March 12, 1834 in Belgium and has reached the age of 82 years. At the age of four years he came to America with his parents, settled in Sheldon, New York. There he married Catharine George in 1861, and shortly there after they came to Wisconsin where the newlyweds purchased a piece of land, two miles south of New Holstein, which was then virgin forest, which they over the years, through hard work, they turned it into one of the finest farms in Calumct County.

About 10 years ago they retired, and at first lived with their daughter Mrs. Petesch in Milwaukee. About 5 years ago they returned and made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Nic Rach in St. Anna. In 1913 his wife died and since then he has remained with the named relatives until his death.

The marriage was blessed with 17 children, of which 9 are still living, namely: Theo Brill in the Town of Russel, Joseph in Kiel, Mrs. A. G. Georges in Marcus, Iowa, Mrs. Peter Petesch in Geyser, Montana, Mrs. Nic Rach in Kiel, Leo and Otto in New Holstein, and Amos in Geyser, Montana. Additionally one sister, Mrs. Weber in Fond du Lac, also 51 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren survive him.

The burial will take place on Friday morning at the Catholic Cemetery in St. Anna with Father Schmitt officiating.


Edward Baivier - 1943
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Relatives here have been notified of the death of Edward Baivier of 2736 N. 15th St., Milwaukee. Mr. Baivier who was on the police force in Milwaukee had reachecd the age of 75 years. The deceased was born on a farm west of this city, where he lived for many years. Since residing in Milwaukee he has been a frequent visitor here.

Mr. Baivier passed away at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by a daughter and three sons, 8 grandchildren and 2 sisters, of which Mrs. Nic Klauck is one.

Burial will be made Friday morning from the Harder Funeral Home at 4217 W. Fond du Lac avenue, Milwaukee to St. Joseph's church, corner N. 11 and W. Cherry Sts., and interment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.


Christina Baivier - 1942
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Mr. and Mrs. Nic Klauck and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Klauck on Saturday attended the funeral of Mrs. Edward Baivier at Milwaukee. Mrs. Baivier was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Nic Klauck. Funeral services were conducted at the Harder Funeral Chapel at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Joseph's church at 10 a.m., with burial in the Holy Cross cemetery.

The deceased was born on a farm in Holstein township, near Kiel. She moved to Milwaukee when she was a girl of 7, but went back to Calumet county to marry Edward Baivier in 1890. She had reached the age of 72 years. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Roy F., deputy clerk of municipal court, Clarence L., senior clerk teller in the Milwaukee water department, and Arthur W., assistant cashier at the Teutonia Avenue State Bank; one daughters{sic}, Mrs. E. W. Bonnes of Wauwatosa, and four brothers.

On the day that Mrs. Baivier passed to her reward, her husband retired from the Milwaukee police force, after 44 years of faithful service. Mr. Baivier could have retired on a pension 22 years ago, but he stayed on because he couldn't bear to leave the service. Now after the long awaited day of retirement arrived, Mr. Baivier's life was saddened with the removable{sic} from his side of his wife.


Clara Brill - January 5, 1959
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Mrs. Leopold Brill, 85, R.1, New Holstein, died Monday at Calumet Homestead following a lingering illness.

She was born at St. Paul, Kan., Oct. 20, 1873, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. George. She attended the Osage Mission School there and on April 7, 1902, married Leopold Brill at St. Anne. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein, and of the parish Christian Mothers Society.

Survivors are two sons, Elmer of R.1, New Holstein, and LeRoy of Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Frank {Viola} Duzinski, Ripon, Mrs. Herman {Edith} Bohne, St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Lester {Luella} Schneck, Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Orin {Gertrude} Lindemuth, New Holstein; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grand-children, and one sister, Sr. Mary, of Omaha, Neb.

Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1938. Three brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, New Holstein, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. The Rev. Lambert Scanlan, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Wednesday.


Gottlieb Burkhardt - Thursday - April 26, 1956
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City's Oldest Man Dies Monday; Rites To Be Held Today

Funeral services for Gottlieb Burkhardt, Kiel's oldest male resident, will be held this afternoon, Thursday, from St. Peter's Evangelical & Reformed Church. Mr. Burkhardt was 94 years old when he died Monday at the St. Nicholas Hospital. He had been seriously ill but a short time.

The services will be conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman and burial will be made in the Rockville Cemetery {Manitowoc}.

Mr. Burkhardt was born in the town of Schleswig January 17, 1862, son of the late Matthias and Elizabeth Felle Burkhardt. He attended Kiel schools and on April 28, 1888, married the former Alma Glock of Millhome. The couple settled in Kiel where Mr. Burkhardt was an original Stockholder in the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. He served as company treasurer and superintendent until his retirement 20 years ago.

Surviving is his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John Giese of Chicago; two sons, Edgar of Milwaukee and Calvin of Elkhart, Indiana; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Five children, four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.


Alma Burkhardt - March 12, 1959
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Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Alma Burkhardt

One of Kiel's oldest residents died Sunday afternoon at a nursing home in Sheboygan. She was Mrs. Gottlieb Burkhardt, aged 91. She had been living in the nursing home since 1956.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from St. Peter's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg in charge. Burial was in the Rockville cemetery {Manitowoc}.

The former Alma Gerlach{sic}was born May 15, 1867, in the village of Franklin, Sheboygan county, daughter of the late Adam and Catherine Gerlach{sic}. In her early years she moved with her parents to Millhome, Manitiwoc county, where she attended the district school. She was married to Gottlieb Burkhardt April 26, 1888, at Kiel. He was one of the original stockholders and served for a time as treasurer of Kiel Wooden Ware Co. Mr. Burkhardt was also Superintendent of the plant until retiring in 1936. He died April 23, 1956. Mrs. Burkhardt was a charter member of the Frauenverein of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church. Four sisters and a brother preceded her in death.

Suvivors include two sons, Edgar of Milwaukee and Calvin of Elkhart, Indiana; and a daughter, Mrs. John Giese of Chicago. Also eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive.

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Wilhelmina Berg - No Newspaper Listed - 1940
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Mrs. Minnie Berg Buried In Local Cemetery Wednesday

Mrs. Wilhelmina Berg, aged 79, widow of the late Ernst Berg, passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening at 11:45, following an illness of 8 weeks.

The deceased nee Donath, a daughter of the late Frederick and Johanna {Koinke} Donath, was born in Kiel on January 22, 1861. Her marriage to Mr. Berg, a native of the town of Schleswig took place on December 6, 1881 and the couple resided on the farm now owned by the Louis Lawrence family. Mr. Berg passed away on January 2, 1929 and since then Mrs. Berg has resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Luecke in Cleveland.

Five children were born of this union of whom a son Hugo passed away in Marshfield four years ago.

Survivors are three daughters and one son, Miss Ida Berg of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edgar {Lily} Luecke of Cleveland, and Mrs. Rudolph {Elsie} Graf of Kiel, and Eugene of Sheboygan, 9 grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters, three sisters and six brothers.

Funeral services were held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock services were held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family resting place in the Kiel Cemetery.


Ernst Berg - No Newspaper Listed - January, 1929
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Ernst Berg of this vicinity died Wednesday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at the home of her son, Eugene, at Sheboygan Where he and his wife had gone for a few days visit. He was born in Pommern, Germany, July 24, 1854, and at the age of two came with his parents directly to Kiel where they lived on a farm about a mile and one-half north of the city. On December 6, 1881 He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Donath and the newly wedded couple moved on a farm owned by Mr. Berg's uncle on the north end of Fourth street, where they lived for thirty years. While Operating the farm he followed the carpenter trade and when they sold that farm the couple moved to the Kircher farm in Town Meeme where they lived for five years, after which they again moved on a farm north of New Holstein. At the end of two years they moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ed. Luecke in town Herman, near Schwarzwald.

Beside his wife, the deceased is suvived by two sons, Eugene of Sheboygan, and Hugo in Greenwood; and three daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Graf of this city, Ida of Chicago and Mrs. Ed. Luecke of Town Herman. Two brothers and two sisters also suvive.

Funeral services will be held from the Graf home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. O. Saewert will conduct the services.


Martha Brickbauer - No Newspaper Listed - 1951
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Rites Held Sunday for Mrs. Martha Brickbauer

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in New Holstein for Mrs. Martha Brickbauer, 86, who died at the Plymouth hospital Friday morning. She had been hospitalized there for the past four weeks with a broken hip.

She was born in Kiel, October 16, 1865, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Gutheil. She had lived in New Holstein since 1944. Her husband died in 1948.


Marie Brickbauer - No Newspaper Listed - December 11, 1982
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Marie Brickbauer, 75, of 1813 Pleasant St., New Holstein, died Saturday at Valley Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born Dec. 23, 1906, at Elkhart Lake, a daughter of George W. and Martha Gutheil Brickbauer. She attended Plymouth schols and was valedictorian of her high school graduating class at Plymouth in 1923. She attended Lawrence College and was a member of the PHSMU Sorority and the Athena Literary Society.

The family operated the Curtiss Hotel in Plymouth from 1933 to 1939 and then moved to Hilbert, where Miss Brickbauer assisted her father in his medical practice until 1948. She was later employed as a society Reporter, retiring after 30 years.

Survivors are several cousins.

The cremains will be interred at St. John Cemetery, Elkhart Lake.


Ben F. Blanck - Fond du Lac Commonwealth - Friday - April 5, 1963 - p. 12 - c. 4
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Ben Blanck, New Holstein, Is Dead At 60

Church At St. Anna Site Of Services For Area Native


Ben F. Blanck, 60, New Holstein, R. 1, died early Thursday morning at St. Mary�s hospital, Rochester, Minn., the result of a heart condition.

He was born Nov. 4, 1902, near Mt. Calvary, the son of the late August and Catherine Blanck. He attended Holy Cross Catholic school at Mt. Calvary. He married Alvina Schoenborn of Marytown, May 6, 1930, at St. Mary�s church. The couple lived on a farm near St. Anna. He was a member of St. Ann�s Catholic church and the Holy Name society of the church.

Survivors include his widow; one daughter; two sons, {names omitted for privacy}; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Carl, Flint, Mich., and Ervin, West Allis; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Pickart, Mt. Calvary, and Mrs. George Ditter, Armstrong; and two half sisters, Mrs. Maxwell Atkinson and Mrs. Elmer Buechel, both of Mt. Calvary.

Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. A funeral mass will be read at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Ann�s Catholic church, St. Anna, following brief rites at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Benedict H. Marx will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.


Patricia A. Blanck - Fond du Lac Reporter - Sunday - September 18, 1994 - p. B8 - c. 1
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Patricia A. Blanck, 58, of W1754 Kiel Road {St. Anna}, New Holstein, died Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, at Froedert Lutheran Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee.

She was born June 30, 1936, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Raymond and Coletta Gross Schmitz. On Oct. 26, 1957, she married Howard Blanck at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac.

Mrs. Blanck was a graduate of St. Mary�s Springs High School. She and her husband farmed in the St. Anna area until they sold their farm in 1992. She enjoyed playing the accordion for small occasions.

She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in St. Anna.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters; six grandchildren; her stepmother; one sister; a half-sister; and a half-brother {names omitted for privacy}.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in St. Anna with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd and Deacon Clay Wildenberg officiating. Burial will be at the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the 9:45 a.m. brief service Tuesday at the funeral home. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


John Buechel - The Sheboygan Press - Monday - May 16, 1949 - P. 10
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John Buechel, 88, died Sunday night at the Mike Pitzen farm home in Marytown following a lingering illness.

Born in Johnsburg on April 8, 1861, the son of John and Anna Marie Pulvermacher Buechel, he attended Marytown schools. After his marriage he moved to a farm in Jericho where he also worked as a stonemason. He retired in 1919 and lived with a son until seven years ago, at which time he took up residence at the Pitzen home. He attended St. Mary's parish at Marytown and was a member of the Holy Name society.

He married Anna Marie Heinermann on May 7, 1890, in Jericho.

Surviving are four children, Mrs. Joe {Anna} Petrie and Mrs. Mike {Leona} Pitzen of Marytown, Frank of Jericho, and Mrs. William {Hilda} Halbach of Calvary; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers, William of Marytown, Matthias and Joe of Jericho, and Matt of Brothertown; and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Freund of Jericho.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Mike Pitzen residence and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's church in Marytown with the Rev. Charles Neu officiating. Burial will be in the Jericho cemetery.

The rosary will be recited at the residence on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 8 o'clock.


Ralph E. Bargenquast - Abbotsford Tribune Phonograph - Wednesday - September 3, 2003 - P. 9
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Ralph E. Bargenquast, 88, Abbotsford, died Fri. Aug. 29, 2003, at Continental Manor, Abbotsford.

Mr. Bargenquast was born Feb. 1, 1915, in New Holstein, to Hugo and Ida Bargenquast.

He and Evelyn Brunner were married Mar. 14, 1943.

He worked at Laabs Cheese Factory, Milan, and as a cheese maker in Shirley, Ind. He served his country during WWII. He then worked for Western Condensing, Owen, and for Foremost Foods as a truck driver for 32 years. He belonged to polka clubs and enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing and traveling. He was a member of the Abbotsford VFW and Christ Lutheran Church, Abbotsford.

Besides his wife, Mr. Bargenquast is survived by one daughter; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, {names omitted for privacy}.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, Abbotsford. Burial was in Abbotsford Public Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Paul C. Hunsicker presided.

Maurina Funeral Home, Abbotsford, assisted the family with arrangements.


Henry I. Bargenquast - Oshkosh Northwestern - Thursday - June 30, 1983 - P. 25 C. 1
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Henry I. Bargenquast, 70, Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning in Mercy Medical Center.

He was born in Chilton, Dec. 29, 1912, the son of George and Katie Williams Bargenquast. He married Melba Westphal in Oshkosh Nov. 19, 1934.

Mr. Bargenquast was employed at C-E Morgan for 42 years and was a member of the company�s 25-Year Club. He was Lutheran by faith.

Surviving are his widow; one son {name omitted for privacy}; one brother, Glenn, Redgranite; and three grandchildren.

Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Seefeld Eagle Street Chapel, the Rev. Ralph Hanusa officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the Eagle Street Chapel Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.


Glenroy Hugo Bargenquast - Oshkosh Northwestern - Sunday - August 7, 1994 - P. B3
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Redgranite � Mr. Glenroy Hugo Bargenquast, age 79 of rural Redgranite, died Fri. Aug. 5, 1994, at his home in the Town of Warren. He was born Sept. 25, 1914 in Chilton, Wis., the son of George and Katherine Williams Bargenquast. He had been married to Mary Ann Wilbur, who he married in 1941. He married Mae Sawyer in Sept. 1974 in Oshkosh. She survives.

Glenroy was a graduate of the Oshkosh High School. He served in the Army-Air Force fro 4 years. He was employed as a machine operator at Rockwell International in Oshkosh for 27 years. He had lived in Oshkosh until moving to this home in the Town of Warren when he retired 19 years ago.

He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and a member of the Fox Valley Muzzle Loarders, and the Cook-Fuller American Legion Post of Oshkosh.

Survivors include his wife, Mae, a resident of Juliette Manor Nursing Home in Berlin, a son, Dennis {Cheryl} Bargenquast of Oshkosh, 8 step- children, 3 sisters {names omitted for privacy}. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous step- grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Henry, and a step- son, Robert Cornell.

Funeral services for Mr. Glenroy H. Bargenquast will be held Tues. Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Ruminski Funeral Home in Redgranite. The Rev. Merlin J. Hoeft will officiate. Burial will be in the Foster Road Cemetery, Redgranite. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday morning at the funeral home.

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Donald W. Bargenquast - Fond du Lac Reporter - Sunday - July 7, 1996 - P. B6 c. 3
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Donald W. Bargenquast, 77, of 526 Sherwood Ave., Apt. 12 died Fri. July 5, 1996, at his residence.

He was born July 11, 1918, in New Holstein, to Clarence and Viola Daul Bargenquast. On July 30, 1949, he married Ruth E. Radtke at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Mr. Bargenquast was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher. He served in the Army in World War II in the South Pacific, 32nd Division, Red Arrow Division, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery. He was a member of American Legion Trier- Puddy Post 75 and Bohlman-Grimes VFW Post 1904. He retired from Fred Rueping Leather Co., in 1983 after 24 years of service. He then worked as a volunteer at Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.

He is survived by his wife; four sons; nine grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers {names omitted for privacy}.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kurt P. Ebert officiating. Entombment will be at Ledgeview Mausoleum.

Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mach Funeral Chapel, and for an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Winnebago Lutheran Academy or Hospice Hope Foundation.


Vernon L. Brown - The Sheboygan Press - Saturday - December 3, 1938 - P.2
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Vernon L. Brown Services Will Be Held at Chilton

Chilton - {Special} - Funeral services for Vernon L. Brown, 48, who died Thursday night at his home in Gravesville, will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Erbe Hoffmann Funeral Home, the Rev. J. M. Ayers of Trinity Presbyterian church officiating, with interment in the Hillside cemetery.

Mr. Brown was born Aug. 14, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Gravesville. He attended Whittier school and the Chilton High school. He was married to Miss Maude Iggulden, Gravesville, June 3, 1913, who died two years ago.

He was a member of the G.U.G. Germania and the I.O.O.F. lodge here. Survivors are one son, Keith, 15, his mother, Mrs. Mae Brown, and a sister, Mrs. Theodore J. Neels, Gravesville, a brother, Dr. G. A. Brown, Racine.


Elizabeth Binsfeld - The Sheboygan Press - Friday - November 25, 1949 - P.6
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Mrs. Elizabeth Binsfeld, 82, of Brillion, died Thursday of a heart attack while at the home of her son, Roman Binsfeld, of 600 N. Wisconsin street, Port Washington.

Mrs. Binsfeld, nee Cordell, was born July 22, 1867, at Dacada, Ozaukee county, where she was married to Nick Binsfeld in 1888. The couple resided at Chilton, where they operated a feed and flour store and then farmed at Brillion. They retired 23 years ago. Her husband passed away in May of 1941.

Survivors are four sons and three daughters, Mrs. George Geiger of Brillion, Roman and William of Port Washington, Marcella, George and Mrs. John Schmidt of Chicago, and Gilbert of the state of Washington; a brother, Peter Cordell, of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Nick Steinmetz, of Brillion; 10 grandchildren.

Mrs. Binsfeld was a member of the Christian Mothers' society at Brillion.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at the Luecker Funeral home at Brillion and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.


Louise Biedenbender - The Sheboygan Press - Friday - November 25, 1949 - P.6
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Mrs. Louise Biedenbender, 77, of the town of Rantoul passed away Thursday evening at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac.

Born Aug. 30, 1872, at Vandelia, Ill., she moved to Cedarburg with her parents when she was two years of age. Five years later the family moved to the town of Rantoul.

She was married to Peter Sorenson and later on April 29, 1915, she was married to Herman Biedenbender in town Rantoul. For the past three months she had made her home with a step-daughter, Mrs. Gottlieb Mertz in Rantoul.

Survivors are a step-son, Edward Biedenbender of Charlestown; three step-daughters, Mrs. H. R. Bessert of Green Bay, Mrs. John Lemke of Charlestown and Mrs. Gottlieb Mertz of Rantoul; one brother, Henry Drier of Rantoul; 22 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. One foster daughter preceded her in death 27 years ago.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Techtman-Wieting Funeral home in Hilbert and at 2 o'clock at Trinity Lutheran church in Rantoul with the Rev. G. F. Barthel officiating. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 o'clock Saturday evening until the time of the services.


William Burg - The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday - May 11, 1965 - P.8
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William Burg, 80, of Charlesburg, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.

Ailing for three years, he had been hospitalized two weeks.

Born at Marytown, Oct. 3, 1884, he was a son of the late John and Katherine Kutzer Burg.

For 23 years he worked as a boilermaker for the Soo Line railroad in its North Fond du Lac shops, and for 13 years, until his retirement in 1953, was employed by the Tecumseh Products Co. in New Holstein. He had moved to Charlesburg in 1942.

Mr. Burg married Frances Broeckel, Nov. 17, 1918, in St. Charles Catholic Church at Charlesburg. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1958.

Surviving are his wife; three sons, Sgt. First Class Sylvester with the U.S. Army in Germany, and Charles and Robert, Charlesburg; four daughters, Mrs. Chester Smith {Viola}, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Gilbert Wettstein {Loretta}, Whapeton, N.D., Mrs. Emil Mahlberg {Rosella}, New Holstein, and Mrs. Glenroy Thielmann {Dorothy}, Charlesburg; 31 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Edward Burg, Minneapolis.

A daughter preceded him in death.

The requiem Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Charles Church, Charlesburg, following 9:30 family rites at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Chilton. Celebrant of the Mass will be the Rev. Francis J. Melchiors, pastor, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m. Wednesday.


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