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SOPHIA ANNA DAHLKE
Source: Waukesha Daily Freeman - Waukesha, Wisconsin - Saturday Evening - March 1, 1952 Front Page
Submitted by Researcher/see contributors page
Mrs. Sophia Anna Dahlke, 82, died early today at her home in the town of Lisbon. Mrs. Dahlke was the former Miss Sophia Hurtgen. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 A.m. from the St. Peter and Paul Catholic church at Duplainville, with Fr. J. M. Haeusler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A parish vigil will be held Monday at 8:15 p.m. and friends may call at the William R. Hansen Funeral home, Pewaukee, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Survivors are six children, Mrs. Clara Anderson, Mrs. Herbert Nettesheim, town of Pewaukee, Ervin Dahlke, town of Lisbon, Mrs. Henry Reinders, Wauwatosa, and William S. Dahlke, town of Brookfield; four brothers, Jacob Hurtgen, Hartland, William Hurtgen, town of Pewaukee, Charles Hurtgen, California and Albert Hurtgen, Chippewa Falls; one sister, Mrs. Carl Fritchek, Waukesha; and 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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DAVIDSON
Source: submitted by researcher/see contributors page
Newspaper Unknown
DAVIDSON: Arthur and Clara (nee Biesel) of the town of Brookfield. Waukesha County passed away Sat., Dec. 30, 1950, aged 69 and 67 years. Father and mother of Mrs. Margaret Nelson, Arthur H. Davidson, and James A. Davidson, grandfather and grandmother of Nancy, Penny, Bonnie, David and Dick Nelson and Mary and John Davidson. Mr. Arthur Davidson also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Henry A. Marx. Mrs. Clara Davidson also is survived by her sisters and brothers, Mrs. Gertrude Soulen of Phoenixville, Pa.; Mrs. Emma Guterson of Mount Dora, Fla.; Frank Biesel of Beaver Dam, Wis.; Mrs. Annie Berenger and Harry Biesel. Services Tues., Jan 2, at 2:30 p.m.at the Ritter Funeral Home, 5310 West North Avenue Interment Forest Home Cemetery. In state after 12 noon Mon. Please omit flowers.
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MRS. CHARLOTTE DAVIS
Source: Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, October 26, 1905 | Page 8
Last Thursday occurred the death of Mrs. Charlotte Davis, at her home in the town of Ottawa, Aged 78 years. Her husband died a number of years ago. The funeral was held Saturday noon from the residence, Rev. Mr. Matthew officiating. Interment was at the Welsh tabernacle cemetery.
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MRS. WALTER DAVIS
Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, October 26, 1905 | Page 8
The death of Mrs. Matilda White Davis occurred at her home in Vernon on Friday morning, October 20, 1905. Mrs. Davis was born in Germany, July 28, 1867, and was the daughter of Christian and Sophia White. The family emigrated to this country when the deceased was six months old, and located in Milwaukee.
Later they moved to Muskego, where on April 20, 1887, deceased was married to Mr. Walter Davis and came to live on the Davis homestead, where they have since resided. Four children were born to them; they are Ida, aged 13; Frank, aged 11; Hattie, aged 5 and little Laurel, 1 1/2 years old. Her mother and two brothers, William and Charles, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Daniels, of Atkins, Minn., also survive her. Mrs. Davis had been ill for several months, suffering from tuberculosis, complicated with heart and stomach trouble. But through all her suffering she was cheerful and hopeful.
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MIRIAM DAY
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - July 25, 2000
Day, Miriam (Nee Ivey) July 22, 2000, age 104 years. Beloved wife of the late Berenell Day. Loving mother of Robert (Sally) Day, James (Darleen) Day, Charles (Barbara) Day, the late Dorothea Belcher and the late Mary Napierala. Further survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Wed., July 26, 2000, 3:00 PM at Forest Home Cemetery Chapel, 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. Friends may gather with the family, 2:30 PM until time of Services at the Cemetery Chapel. Inurnment Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, WI. ALTSTADT-TYBORSKI ERMENC-McLEOD (414)645-1001
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JAMES DAWSON
Source: Waukesha Freeman Aug. 13, 1896
DAWSON-James Dawson died at his home in Pewaukee Tuesday evening at the age of 66 years. He had been an invalid for several years. He came to Pewaukee 52 years ago and settled on the farm where he has since that time resided. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mary and Eliza. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at one o'clock p.m. today.
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BERTHA DEBUS
Source: Waukesha Freeman, May 31, 1888
Bertha, a bright little two-years-old daughter of Lorenz Debus, died Monday morning.
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ERNESTINE DECALUWE
Source: Waukesha Freeman Mar, 23, 1911
Submitted by Lenora/see contributors page
Ernestina Decaluwe died at the home of her son, Fred, in the town of Lisbon on Tuesday, March 14, at the age of 80 years. She had been a resident of this county for 40 years. She is survived by one sone, one daughter, two brothers and one sister. The funeral was held Thursday last.
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LEONE DEIL
Mrs. Louis Deil Dies at Watertown Home
Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 1946 January 17
Mrs. Louis Deil, nee Degler, died at her home in Watertown unexpectedly Wednesday night of a heart attack. Mrs. Diel was born in the town of Brookfield on Oct. 16, 1891. She had lived in Watertown the past five years.
She is survived by her husband, Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Loomis, and Mrs. Lyvand Peterson of Watertown, four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. David E. Davis of Waukesha.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Schmutzler funeral hoe at 721 N. Fourth st., in Watertown with the Rev. Harry Philo officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie Home cemetery in Waukesha.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and until time of funeral Saturday.
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H. DELAMATTER
Source: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel. (Milwaukee, WI) January 11, 1882; pg. 2; Issue 8; col E
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN OF WAUKESHA COUNTY
Waukesha, Jan. 10 - H. Delamatter died here to-day at the advanced age of over 60. On Saturday last he received injuries from the caving in of an embankment which proved fatal. Mr. Delamatter was an early settler in Waukesha County, for about thirty years residing on a farm near Mukwanago. He removed to this village about five years ago. He is known to many of the older residents of Milwaukee.
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MRS. JOHN DENVER
Source: The Daily Freedom and Republican. Waukesha Wisconsin, June 18, 1890
On Saturday June 14 th, occurred the death of Mrs. John Denver after a short illness. The deceased was about 74 years of age and was a woman with a large circle of friends. The funeral was held on Monday and the remains was interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. [Vernon]
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WILLIAM DEWING
Source: The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 16, 1891; pg. 2; col B
William Dewing died at the Hygeia house Saturday evening.
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RUBY M. (MEISSNER) DIBBLE
Source: submitted by SLAHS/see contributors page
Newspaper unknown
Dibble, Ruby M., (Nee Meissner) Age 90 years. Of Merton. Wed., June 16, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Irvin G. Dear mother of 2 sons and the late Irvin "Bud" (Shirley) Dibble. Grandmother of granddaughters and grandsons. Sister of Esther. Further survived by great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
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OREN B. DICKENSON
Source: Waukesha Freeman May 2, 1895
DICKINSON-Oren B. Dickenson died at his home in Milwaukee April 17, aged 61 years, having been for many years in the employ of the Pabst Brewing Co. He was father of Mrs. C.A. Perkins, of Mukwonago, and Mrs. R. A. Sullivan, of North Greenfield.
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CHARLES DIEMAN
Waukesha Freeman | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, June 19, 1919 | Page 8
Charles Dieman, a former Waukesha resident, died at a hospital in his home city of Green Bay, June 1, following a surgical operation. He had been ill a month or more. He leaves his wife and five; children Mr. Dieman was born in this city 40 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Dieman, pioneers of the locality. He attended the local school and years ago went to Green Bay where he became master mechanic at the Green Bay Western railway. He leaves, besides, his immediate family,, five brothers, and a sister, William, and Herman, Milwaukee; Oswald and Mrs. Edw. Geisler of this city, and Miss Bertha Dieman, Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 o'clock, in Green Bay, and interment was in a cemetery there. Mr. Dieman's relatives from this city attended the funeral.
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NATHANIEL P. DIVINE
Source: Publication Date: July 7, 2003
>Divine, Nathaniel P. Of Wildrose, WI. July 2, 2003, age 24 yrs. Beloved son, loving brother. Further survived by other relatives and friends. A Prayer Service will be held Wed. July 9, 2003 at 1PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial St. Mary's Church Cemetery. Visitation Wed. 11 AM until time of the Service at the Funeral Home.SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. Schmidt & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service Menomonee Falls 262-251-3630
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MERRILL DOBBERTIN
Source: submitted by SLAHS/see contributors page
Newspaper unknown
Dobbertin, Merrill G.,of Merton, Oct. 2, 2000, age 81 years. Loving husband of the late Janet. Beloved father of three sons and one daughter. Dear grandpa of 8 grandchildren, great-grandpa. Beloved brother of Janet and Minnibel. Merrill was a longtime farmer and worked for the Waukesha Highway Department for many years.
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JANICE DOERFER
Source: Published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from 8/8/2006 - 8/9/2006.
Doerfer, Janice M. Oconomowoc, 72 years. Born to Eternal Life August 6, 2006. Widow of Robert C. Loving mother. Sister. Niece. Dear friend. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A special thank you to all the staff at Woodland Health Center, Brookfield, especially nurse Kim. Funeral Services will be at the Funeral Home Thursday at 6:00 PM. Friends may visit from 5 PM until 6 PM. Final rest LaBelle Cemetery, Oconomowoc. In lieu flowers, memorials to Roberta L. Doerfer appreciated. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Notbohm-Kreutzmann Funeral Home and Cremation Service 121 S. Cross St. Oconomowoc
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JOHN C. DONOVAN
Source: The Milwaukee Journal, Monday, July 11, 1892; col G
Drowning at Pewaukee An Employe at Lakeside Found Dead in the Lake
Pewaukee, Wis. July 11-An inquest is in progress this afternoon in the case of John C. Donovan, whose body was found in the lake yesterday. Donavan, whose home was in Glen Falls, N.Y., was employed at Lakeside, Saturday night received $25 of his wages and came to this village when he spent $67 for clothes and bought a keg of beer. He then hired a boat and started up the lake. On Sunday morning someone came and told Capt. Davis that one of his boats was in the lake capsized. Capt. Davis went up and identified the boat as the one the man had taken. Mr. Cowle and Mr. Howitt went in search of the body and brought it to the village. The face was much discolored and badly bruised, the upper lip being entirely gone, this gave rise to suspicions of foul play, but doctors declare that the wounds were not sufficient to cause death.
A telegram was sent to his friends and his sister answered asking that the body be sent to his home.
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WILLIAM DOOLAN
Source: submitted by researcher/see contributors page
Newspaper Unknown
William Doolan, one of Waukesha county's most honored citizens, who had held the office of chairman of the town of Merton for 21 years, serving four terms as chairman of the Waukesha county board of supervisors, and who had made his home at Stone Bank, north of Oconomowoc, for the past 73 years, died Thursday, April 14, at the home of his son, Henry Doolan at Stone Bank, after an illness of many weeks. Mr. Doolan, who was born in Rochester, N.Y., July 1, 18a45, came to Wisconsin with his parents in September, 1848, locating on the farm in the town of Merton where his life since has been passed. Mr. Doolan took an active interest in civic affairs for many years and had given his efforts and knowledge towards the advancement and interest of his community, county and state. Few men held a more firm place in the affections and respect of his fellow men, and his passing brought sorrow to many. Mr. Doolan had held several public offices of trust and honor in the community and county. He was also president of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Waukesha county, and was jury commissioner of this county. Mr. Doolan was married in 1881 to Miss Rebecca Coyle, daughter of the late Peter Coyle, one of the most prominent early settlers of the town of Oconomowoc. Mrs. Doolan's death occurred October 29, 1889. He is survived by one son and two daughters, Henry Doolan and the Misses Sarah and Mary Doolan of Stone Bank. He also leaves a brother and sister, L.B. Doolan and Mrs. P.D. Olwell, of Milwaukee. Funeral service took place Monday morning at St. Catherine's church, Mapleton, with interment in St. Catherine's cemetery. The doors of the county court house at Waukesha were closed Monday in honor of Mr. Doolan's funeral.
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FRED DORN
Waukesha Freeman, The | Waukesha, Wisconsin | Thursday, June 19, 1919 | Page 8
Fred Dorn, 411 Barney St., died at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, Delafield, Tuesday morning of heart trouble. He was 35 years of age. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Eleanor, aged 9. Funeral services will be held at Ray Biggs undertaking rooms today (Thursday) at 1:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the German Lutheran church, Rev. Mr. Brockmann officiating. Interment at Prairie Home cemetery.
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MRS. FRED DORN
Source: Waukesha Freeman, 26 Nov 1941, p. 8.
Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page.
MRS. FRED DORN
Mrs. Fred Dorn, 70, died Sunday afternoon at her home in Merton after an illness of six months.
Born in Germany, the former Augusta Butt came to the United States about 55 years ago and lived in an near Merton practically all her life. She and her husband operated a farm near Merton until about five years ago when they retired and moved into the village.
Surviving are five sons, Henry, Emil, Harry and Hugo of Merton, and Arthur of Milwaukee; three daughters: Mrs. Olga Cullen of Menomonee Falls; Mrs. Amanda Meyer of Hartford; and Mrs. Hilda Bratz of Pewaukee. There are also 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. from the residence to the Zion Lutheran church, Hartland, at 2 p. m., the Rev. P. H. Hartwig officiating. Burial will be at the Merton-Lisbon cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the residence. The Marshall funeral home, Hartland, is in charge of the funeral.
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HANNELORE (ZABEL) DORS
Source: submitted by SLAHS/see contributors page
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Dors, Hannelore, (Nee Zabel) Of Colgate. Age 59. June 19, 2000. Beloved wife. Dear mother of 2 daughters and one son. Dear sister of one brother. Grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at Brookfield Assembly of God, (3285 N. Calhoun rd.).
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LAUREL DRAPER
Source: The Milwaukee Journal, (Milwaukee, WI) March 09, 1892; pg. 2; col E
- MYSTERIOUS DEATH AT LAUREL DRAPER.
Miss Laurel Draper was found dead on the floor of her home last evening at North Prairie, a village eleven miles northwest of here. The body was in a decomposed condition.
She had not been seen since one week ago Monday, but as it was customary with her to leave the village occasionally, her absence excited no comment among her neighbors. Last evening her brother arrived to pay her a visit. Finding the door locked and no signs of life within, he summoned the aid of neighbors and a forcible entrance was effected. Miss Draper was found upon the floor. It is thought that she must have been lying upon a lounge near at hand when she became overcome by coal gas, and attempted to rise, but her strength failing, fell to the floor and expired.
The sheriff was at once notified and proceeded to the scene, where a coroner's jury was empanelled. After listening to what evidence could be found a verdict of death from asphyxiation was rendered.
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SARA LEE DROEGKAMP-STRAUSS
Source: submitted by SLAHS/see contributors page
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Droegkamp-Strauss, Sara Lee, of Hartland-Merton, May 5, 2002, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Frederick H. Droegkamp. Loving mother. Dear grandmother. Fond sister. She is also survived by her husband his children, other relatives and friends.
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JOSEPH DUCKGEISCHEL
Source: submitted by researcher/see contributors page
The Waukesha Freeman Date unknown
Joseph Duckgeischel died at his home in the town of Delafield Tuesday, July 25, aged 87 years. The funeral occurred Friday morning from St. Mary's church, Pewaukee, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Sons and Sons-in-law served as pall bearers. The deceased was born in Darmstadt, Germany in 1823 and came to this country in early life. He was married in 1848 to Catherine Keirsch(sic) who died in 1905. She died in 1905. Eight children forty grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren survive. All the sons and daughters were present at the time of their father's death. Relatives from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Buffu (sic) West Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Newman, Misses Lena Duckgeischel and Norma of Summit; Charles and Mrs. Albert Newman of Milwaukee and Mrs. Albert Newmann of Milwaukee; Miss Catherine Duckgeischel of Chicago.
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MRS. JOSEPH DUCKGEISCHEL
Source: submitted by researcher/see contributors page
Hartland News Nov. 11, 1905
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. DUCKGEISCHEL
Mrs. Joseph Duckgeischel a resident of this section for many years died very suddenly at her home two and one-half miles east of the village at 6:30 o'clock Thursday morning. Mrs. Duckgeischel had been in her usual health the previous day, and on Thursday morning she arose and partly dressed, when a sudden faintness seized her and in a few minutes she died. Mrs. Duckgeisichel was 73 years of age and was numbered among the best known German residents of this vicinity. She is survived by her husband and eight children, namely, George, Frank and Matthew and the Misses Josephine and Elizabeth, residing east of the village; Mr.s Charles Deck of Waukesha; Mrs. Mat. Weber and Mrs. Jacob Brandt of Merton. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church, Pewaukee.
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THEODORE DUWELL
Source: Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 1945 September 4
Suffers Heart Attack Today; Dies at Work
Theodore Duwell, 61, 817 Wodward ave., died unexpectedly Wednesday morning wile at work at the Manitowoc Church Furniture co. The case of death was a heart attack. He was born in the town of Menomonee, Wis., Oct. 8, 1884 and was married Dec. 17, 1913 at Duplainville. He had lived in Waukesha for the past 26 years.
He is survived by his widow,, Lillie; one son, Raymond, one brother, Reinhard Duwell of Menomonee, and one sister, Mrs. Richard Wodtke of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., from the Evangelical and Reformed church with the Rev. Ralph Ley officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie Home cemetery.
Friends may call at the Erling Larsen funeral home after 4 p.m., Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the body will be removed to the church.
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