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Obituary Editor and Historic Family News Researcher.- Cathe Ziereis
NEWSPAPER
REPORTED DEATHS
IN OLD
OCONTO COUNTY 1882
OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 1882
January 14, 1882

DIED.  IN STILES township, Oconto County Wisconsin, January 3rd 1882,
Mrs. Edna Henderson aged eighty-four years.  About four years ago Mrs.
Henderson had an attack of paralysis, and within three days from that
time was never able to speak until death ensued.  The second attack was
on the day of her death, and in half an hour life was extinct.  The
funeral services were held at the school house near John Leighs Jan. 6th
1882, and the burial at Oconto cemetery.

DIED. CATHERINE, the beloved wife of Patrick Welch died Tuesday morning
at her residence in this city.  The deceased lady was a sister to James
Archibald and had live here many years and was esteemed by all who
enjoyed her acquaintance.  She was a kind neighbor, affectionate mother
and devoted wife, whose absence will long be felt and mourned for in the
circles in which she moved.  Her funeral services were held at St.
Joseph Catholic church at which she was a regular communicant, Thursday,
and her remains were followed to the “silent city,” by a large number of
her neighbors, friends and relatives.  She was a good woman and her
deeds will live after her.

 

Oconto County Reporter
January 21, 1882

OBITUARY.  The spirit of Mrs. Catharine, the beloved wife of Patrick
Welch took its flight from earth Tuesday, January 10th, after a short
but painful illness of that which was mortal.  The deceased lady was
born in the city of Dublin, Ireland in the year of 1836, and moved with
her parents to New Brunswick, when but a child, where she lived until
1872, when she came to this city, which had since been her home.  On the
24th day of October 1873, she was united in marriage to Patrick Welch,
and made him a devoted and affection wife whose absence will leave a
void in his heart which will only be filled, when they are again united
beyond “The smiling and the weeping.”

Beside her sorrow stricken husband, she leaves three brothers and five
sisters, James and John Archibald and Mrs. Ann Morrisey, Mrs. Eliza
Carlin and Mrs. Jane Welsh who reside in or near this city, and Michael
and Bridget Archibald, and Mrs. Mary Darrell who live in New Brunswick.
Mrs. Welch was a devoted and consistent Catholic, a kind and sympathetic
neighbor and friend, and a devoted wife whose absence will be greatly
missed and mourned in the social circle and the home now made desolate.
And the husband while he sets in the shadow of a great grief, will have
the sympathy of all, and all mourn with him the loss of a good and true
woman.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 1882
February 4, 1882

FUNERAL.  Saturday, the 28th ult., the funeral services of Mrs.
Beckendorf were held at the Brookside school house.  The sermon was
preached by the Lutheran minister of Oconto.  Mrs Beckendorf was taken
with bleeding of the lungs, and died in a few moments.  The family came
from Germany last spring.

FUNERAL.  Sunday, the 29th ult., the funeral of the infant daughter of
Mr. And Mrs. E. Brooks was appointed to be held at the school house, but
owing to the illness of Mrs. Brooks, the funeral took place from the
house of John I. Bovee.  The circumstances of the little one’s death are
peculiarly sad.  Mr. Brooks resided in Gillett.  They started with the
child for Oconto, in order to be with their friends and secure the
services of a physician, and the child died on the way.  The little bud
has been transplanted to blossom in a fairer clime than ours.

DEATH.  We have just been informed of the death of M. R. Waite, of West
Pensaukee, by suicide.  The only circumstances that we can learn about
the affair is that he arose Tuesday morning, took his revolver and
walked to the straw stack, near the barn, and then blew his brains out.
Domestic trouble seems to have been the cause of the act.  Probably we
can give more particulars about it in our next.
 

OCCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 1882
February 25, 1882

EMIL, son of Mrs. Herman Grunert died Sunday morning, after a lingering
illness of several weeks duration.  The little fellow was four years of
age and unusually bright and promising for a child of his years.  About
the time he was taken sick he told his mother, that he was going to die
and go and see his papa, who, it will be remembered died in the early
fall.  His mother endeavored to drive the strange idea from his mind but
he persisted until his little spirit was released from its tenement of
clay that it might go and join his papa for whom he had mourned.  His
little body was placed beside that of his father Tuesday, having been
followed to its tomb by his bereaved mother, sisters and friends who
have the sympathy of all in their double bereavement.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 1882
March 4, 1882

MRS. BARNARD, mother of Thomas Millidge, William Brunquest, Mrs. William
Adams and the late Mrs. George Smith, died Friday night and was buried
Sunday, the service being held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
William Adams, the funeral sermon being preached by the Rev. S.
Reynolds.  The deceased lady had resided here many years and was well
thought of by all.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 1882
March 25, 1882

MRS. P. BLUCHER died of the small pox Friday P. M., leaving a family of
five small children who will need help and we would suggest that the
benevolently disposed take measures to provide for them.

MRS. AUGUSTA STEPHENSON, wife of the Hon. Isaac Stephenson, died at
their residence in the village of Marinette, last Saturday morning at
5:30 o’clock.  The deceased lady was a devoted and loving mother a
thoughtful and affectionate wife, and a kind warm hearted sympathetic
neighbor.  The funeral ceremonies were held at their residence, Sunday
afternoon, her former pastor, Rev. G. S. Hubbs, of Watertown, Wis.,
conducting the services.  The many friends in this city of the deceased
lady and her husband, deeply sympathise with him in his bereavement.
 

Shawano County Journal
Friday, April 7, 1882

Mrs. Chris SHATTUCK, living in the town of How, died on Thursday of last week, after an illness of nearly 2 years with consumption. She leaves a husband and a family of 6 children
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
APRIL 8, 1882

OBITUARY:  Died, after a short illness at his residence in the town of
Oconto, April 6th 1882, Daniel Durgan, aged eighty-four years, three
months and twelve days.  Deceased was a native of Prince Edwards Island,
and came to this country about forty-seven years ago, and lived for a
long time in the state of Maine.  In the year 1862, he immigrated to
this state, and for the past seventeen years has been a resident of
Oconto county.  He was well known in the neighborhood in which he has
long resided, and respected by all who knew him.  Benevolence and
sympathy toward all, characterized his daily intercourse.  During his
last illness his neighbors testified their esteem by watching at his
bedside continually.

He closed his eyes in death surround by loving friends and relatives and
leaves a large family to mourn his loss.

On his tomb might truly be inscribed,  a kind husband and father, a
faithful friend, and an honest man.

No farther seek, his merits to disclose,
 Or draw his frailties from their dread abode,
These, they alike in trembling hope repose—
 The bosoms of his Father and his God.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
APRIL 15, 1882

DIED.  On the tenth inst., at the Lower Sugar Bush, in the town of
Peshtigo, Father Veterly in the sixty third year of his age.  He was an
old citizen of the township and must esteemed by all his neighbors.

Mrs. Zaddash, wife of Christian Zaddash, of consumption on the 4th
inst., in the town of How.  She was a native of Germany, and emigrated
to this country seven years ago.  She leaves a husband and six children
to mourn her absence from the family circle.

FRANK PRUCHA, eldest son of the woman who died last week, died Tuesday
afternoon, at 2 o’clock of the same terrible disease.

**JESSE JAMES, the notorious desperado and outlaw, was killed by a
member of his own gang at St. Joseph Mo., Monday.  Rewards to the amount
of $50,000 had been offered for James dead or alive and it is supposed
that he was cowardly murdered for the reward.  His assassin has been
arrested and is now in jail.

Oconto County Reporter
APRIL 22, 1882

MISS ALICE MOORE, of Maple Valley, who had been living for some time
with the family of H. W. Mott died on the 16th inst.  Her remains were
taken to her home at Maple Valley for interment on Monday.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
APRIL 29, 1882

DIED.
April 13, 1882, of consumption, Ernest A. son of William and Ann Wilton,
at their home in the town of How, aged six months and twenty-three
days.  The bereaved parents had the sympathy of their neighbors and
friends in their sorrow.

**LITTLE “Tootie” youngest daughter of Mrs. Robert Jones, died Wednesday
afternoon, after a brief illness and will be buried this afternoon.
“Tootie” was a great favorite with all who knew her, being kind, gentle
and winsome in her way, and possessed of a sweet disposition.  She was
in the tenth year of her age.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
May 6, 1882

**DIED, on Wednesday, May 3, the infant son of Gottlieb Molchan, of this
city.  On Friday morning, just before burial, Mr. C. A. Doty, the
artist, took an excellent negative of the coffined child, which its
parents were anxious to secure as a souvenir of the departed.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
MAY 13, 1882

DIED.
FLANDERS. – At the residence of her uncle, O. B. Flanders, Seneca, ILK,
May 4th 1882, of quick consumption, Jennie R., daughter of E. W.
Flanders, formerly of this city, but now of Marinette.
Jennie was in her seventeenth year, and universally loved by those who
knew her best.

**LUKIE, Oldest son of William Walsh died at the home of his parents in
the town of Maple Valley, on the 7th inst.  His body was brought to this
city Monday and the funeral services held at St. Joseph Catholic church,
Wednesday.  Lukie was nine years old, and an unusually bright and
promising child for one of his years.  The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of all in their grief, which is doubly severe by reason of the
serious sickness of all their children, whose lives it is hoped by all
will be spared to them.

**JUST before going to press, we have received information that John
Berry, who went to Arizona with the John Sheridan party, has died from
an attack of pneumonia.  Mr. Berry was the nephew of Mr. Ed. Davis, of
this city, and his sudden death is sincerely regretted by his numerous
acquaintances.

**We are pained to note the death of Miss Delia Plucker, youngest
daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Plucker of this place, which occurred at
Spaulding, on last Sunday morning.  Heart disease being the fatal
malady.  The remains reached here Monday evening, and were followed to
their last resting place at Oconto, by a large concourse of friends on
Tuesday.

**The death messenger also paid a visit to the household of C. Langrie,
taking their little girl Sarah, she was buried at Oconto last Tuesday.



Oconto County Reporter
MAY 27, 1882

DIED-At his residence in this city Saturday, May 20th 1882, of
congestion of the lungs, David Wright, in the 46 year of his age.

 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
JUNE 17, 1882

DIED.

AT her home in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, on the 10th inst., at noon,
Mrs. Henry Y. Brook, aged 73 years.

The deceased was a sister of Edwin Hart, Esq., of this city, and was
universally beloved because of her amiable disposition and many
Christian graces.  Mr. Hart received the telegram announcing her death
Saturday evening, but too late to allow of his attending her funeral
which took place Monday forenoon.

 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
July 1, 1882

**We learn the sad fact of the death of Mrs. C. E. Stock, on the 22nd of June, she had resided with her daughter Mrs. W. P. Richer, for the past two years and in her quiet, gentle manner had gained sincere friends who will mourn her lots.  Her remains were taken to her former home, and placed beside her husband, in the cemetery at Lowell, Dodge Co., Wis., whence the last sad rites were performed that committed her “dust to dust.”
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
July 8, 1882

DIED.
ELLEN WELCH, daughter of Thomas Welch, and a native of Restigouche county, N. H., departed this life on the morning of the 4th inst., in the 27th year of her age.  Her funeral services were held at St. Joseph’s church, of which she was a constant and faithful communicant, Thursday afternoon, and her remains were followed to their last resting place in the “silent city of the dead” by a large number of her relatives, friends and acquaintances.  During her long sickness, although a great sufferer, she was patient and resigned, and was prepared to go when the dread summons came.  She was a lady of whom all spoke well.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
August 5, 1882

** ON THE 26th ult., Charles, son of Charles and Celia Nehlsen was drowned at Pepin in this state.  His father was absent at the time at work at Crookton, Minnesota.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
August 26, 1882

**  MRS. HUGH PRYOR, mother of Mrs. Ed. Davis and Mrs. T. C. Tully, died at the residence of the latter Friday morning, aged 61, and was buried Sunday, the services being held at St. Joseph’s, of which church she was a faithful communicant.  The deceased lady was well known in our city and loved and esteemed by all who enjoyed her acquaintance, consequently her remains were followed to the “silent city of the dead” by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.
 

** DIED, in the town of Stiles, Aug. 21, 1882, Martha, daughter of Peter and Anna Plain.  Little Martha was a bright, intelligent child of eleven years, a favorite among all her companions and schoolmates, and will be sadly missed by all her acquaintances.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER 
September 2, 1882

DIED.  MC Carty,  On Saturday, August 26, at the residence of her father, Henry Butler, Isadore, wife of Henry L. McCarty, in the 23rd year of her age.

The funeral took place Monday, the services being held at the M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. S. Reynolds, who delivered a good address and most affecting eulogy on the occasion.  The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends and acquaintances, who deeply sympathized with the bereaved husband and parents.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
September 9, 1882

DIED:
IN MAPLE VALLEY, Aug 22nd of whooping cough, Cora J. infant daughter of Warren and Lucira Cooley, aged 5 months and 13 days. 

All that kind and loving hands could do to restore the little sufferer was of no avail.  The Lord had indeed recalled his own, and all who gazed upon the lovely little form, beautiful although in the chilly embrace of Death must indeed have felt the truth of our Savior’s words, “of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
 

Oconto County Reporter
September 23, 1882

** JAMES, brother of William Pettigrew, of this city, was drowned at Bay de Nuquet Monday and his remains brought here for interment, reaching here Wednesday evening.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
October 7, 1882

**MRS. KATE HANSCOM, wife of Dan Hanscom, died Sunday evening, at the family residence in the town of Oconto, from the effect of a tumor.
 

OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
October 14, 1882

DIED.

 MATTHEWS.  At the residence of his parents, in this city, Monday afternoon, October 9th, 1882.  George, eldest son of Mr. Ivory Mathews, in the 19th year of his age.

HANSON.  At his residence in this city, Saturday night, October 7th, 1882, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Charles M. Hanson in the 43rd year of his age.
 

Oconto County Reporter
October 21, 1882

 **A MAN, whose name our reporter could not ascertain, fell dead Sunday, near the Richland House and his remains were taken to the above named house and prepared for burial.  The poor fellow we understand had no friends living in this vicinity and he was buried by strangers’ hand.

**LAST Saturday evening, Mrs. John Brown gave one of her children, a child a year and a half old, a slice of bread and butter to pacify it while she was preparing supper.  Soon after, her attention was attracted to the child which was choking very severely and she pick the little one up which gasped a few times and expired in her arms.  The remains of the child were laid away to rest Monday, by the bereaved parents accompanied by their friends, all of whom sympathies deeply with them in their sorrow.
 

Oconto County Reporter
November 4, 1882

**HUGH MOORE, of Maple Valley, was called to the city Monday, on a sad mission, it being to receive the remains of his daughter, Margaret, wife of James A. Mills, which were forwarded here from Menominee, Mich., at which place she died the previous Wednesday.  The body came Tuesday, and was conveyed by the bereaved father to his home and the day following placed by the side of her sister who died in this city last spring, and a brother who died a year previously.  The father and mother have the sympathy of all in their triple bereavement.
 

OcontoCounty Reporter
November 11, 1882

**ALEX “SANDY” DUTCH came from up north about three weeks ago suffering from
the typhoid fever.  Soon after arriving he was taken worse and pneumonia setting in baffled all the efforts of the physician to save him.  He died Tuesday night, Nov. 7th, and was buried the following day, his remains being followed to the cemetery by relatives and friends.  The deceased, was a man of many excellent qualities of both head and heart, and was well thought of by all that know him.

**FELL DEAD.  As we go to press, the sad news is received that our fellow townsman Joseph Pecor, fell dead from the effects of heart disease, where he was at work up north.  Friends have gone for his remains, more particulars next week.

**THE mother of H. H. Woodmansee, who had been a member of his family for many years and who has been a great sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism for several months, died very suddenly at his residence in the town of Maple Valley, Thursday morning, Nov. 8th.  She was a very intelligent amiable woman and universally esteemed and respected by all who enjoy her acquaintance.
 

Oconto County Reporter
November 25, 1882

**THE REMAINS of Mrs. E. A. Tourtillott who died at her residence in the village of Florence, on Thursday, were brought to this city Friday evening and consigned to their last resting place in the cemetery, near this city the day following. 
 

Oconto County Reporter
December 2, 1882

DIED:
At the residence of her husband in this city, Monday evening last, Mrs. O’Brien, the beloved wife of Patrick O’Brien, one of our oldest and most esteemed citizens.  The deceased was a good and kind neighbor, faithful friend, devoted wife and affectionate and self-sacrificing mother.  Beside her husband, she leaves a family of five children, the youngest of whom is but six months old, to morn her departure from them.  The bereaved husband and motherless children have the sympathy of all in their deep affliction.

**MRS. A. W. KIMBALL, wife of postmaster Kimball, of Green Bay, died at their residence in that city on the morning of the 28th ult.  She was a very estimable lady and her death is deeply deplored by all who enjoyed her friendship.



Oconto County Reporter
December 30, 1882

POLLY Doxtater with whom many of our older residents, especially those who formerly lived in Brown county, recently died in her home in the Oneida reservation at the age of over 97 years.  She was born at Cape May, N. J., in 1785, her parents being members of the Delaware tribe of Indians. 

LITTLE RIVER
Last Saturday afternoon, about three o’clock, Mr. Lingram, of this town, was coming home from Oconto on the railroad track the engine came suddenly upon him, and killing Lingram instantly. 

WEST PENSAUKEE PICKINGS:
**We were pained, but not surprised, to hear that Mrs. Eaton McKenney had passed away. 
 

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