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CALVIN DENT
Source: Milwaukee Journal of September 11, 1947.
DENT: Tues., Sept. 9. Calvin Dent, aged 22, residence 1324 S. 8th st., beloved son of John and Agnes Dent (nee Stapleton), grandson of John Stapleton: also survived by 5 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 nephew. Services Fri. Sept. 12, at 8:30 a.m. from the Lohman Funeral Home, 804 W. Greenfield, to St Wenceslaus church. Interment Holy Cross. In state afeter 10 a. m. Thurs.
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FLORA DICKENS
Source: Milwaukee Journal October 1, 1939
FLORA DICKENS Rites Monday
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Daughter of Pioneer Settler was born in MIlwaukee 71 years ago.
Funeral rits for Mrs. Flora A. Dickens, 71, wife of Charles F. Dickens, vice-president and treasurer of the Layton Co., wholesale meats, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Walss chapel, 1901 N. Farwell av., with burial in Forest Home Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickens was born in Milwaukee on July 20, 1868, in a little house on what was then Milwaukee and Martin sts., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Riddell, pioneer Milwaukee settlers. She was graduated from Rockford college, Illinois, and was married on July 12, 1889. She celebrated her golden wedding anniversary this year with her husband. Mrs. Dickens was a member of the Women's Club of Wisconsin, the College Endowment association, the Gen. Pershing chapter of the War Mothers and St. James' Episcopal church.
Mrs. Dickens died Saturday at her home, 2035 N. Lake drive. She had been ailing for several months. Surviving besides her husband, are one son Riddell, of Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Mary F. and Charles F. Dickens II; a sister, Mrs. James Dickens, Milwaukee and a brother, Robert W. Riddell of Detroit, Mich.
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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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LUCILE (KEARNEY) DOERR
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Source: Unknown, likely Milw. Newspaper
DOERR: Lucile, [no date-23 Mar 1934] (nee Kearney), beloved wife of Dr. August Doerr, suddenly, Mar. 23 at 3:40 a.m. Funeral Monday, Mar. 26 at 9:30 a.m. from the residence, 1716 N. 68th st. to St. Bernard’s church, Wauwatosa. Interment Forest Home. Information, call Raasch Funeral Home. Marquette Women’s league, of which she was life member, will hold vigil at 4 p.m. Sunday at the residence.
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REMUS A. DONCHECK
Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1999
Remus A. Doncheck, age 83, of Whitefish Bay, Wis., formerly of Two Rivers, died Saturday August 14, 1999 in Whitefish Bay. Mr. Doncheck was privately interred next to his wife, Dorothy Field Doncheck in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee. He was born September 6, 1915, in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph E. and Katherine (nee Christoffel) Doncheck. He lived most of his life in Two Rivers. Mr. Doncheck moved to Whitefish Bay in 1992 following the death of his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Field Doncheck. He served his country in the United States Army from 1935 until 1946. He was one of the first five enlisted men to receive a Direct Officer Commission, referred to as a "Mustanger". His highest rank was a Captain. In June 1944, his battalion was sent to England and was attached to Patton's 10th Army. He received a Purple Heart in April 1945 in Germany. He was an Industrial Buyer for the Hamilton Manufacturing Company and AMF Paragon of Two Rivers. Mr. Doncheck was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #165 in Two Rivers and a longtime member of 40 & 8 Voiture Locale 1130 in Two Rivers. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Fields) Doncheck, loving father proud grandfather, great grandfather, with two great grandchildren on the way, dear brother, brother-in-law. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. If desired, memorials appreciated to the Manitowoc Salvation Army, 411 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220. The Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI, 414-962-8383, is assisting the family.
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LINDA DONNER
Source: Sept. 11, 1947 Milwaukee Journal
DONNER, LINDA, aged 56 years at Port Washington, Wis., beloved sister of Erna Ohlson, Henry, Lillian and Paul Donnor; also survived by 1 sister-in-law, 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral, Sat., Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. from the funeral home of Heiden & Lange, 3116 N. 3rd St. Interment Pinelawn. In state after 2 p.m. Friday.
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JOHN DROPPERS SR.
Source: Milwaukee Sentinel on Monday April 23, 1906 (p. 10).
DROPPERS -- April 21, 1906. John/d. Droppers Sr.
aged 74 years. Funeral from his late residence 500 Tenth street on Tuesday April 24 at 2 p.m.
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PH. DUERRWAECHTER
Source: newspaper unknown
Milwaukee papers report the death of Ph. Duerrwaechter on Monday, at his home in South Germantown, Wis. Deceased was one of the early residents of Kiel, coming here in 1860 from Germany. Later he spent several years as a copper mine engineer in Northern Michigan, sailor on the Great Lakes, and as storekeeper. He engaged in business here in partnership with Adam Diefenthaeler in 1880. Also served as town clerk for 13 years, and was elected to the state assembly in 1900. In 1910 he organized the State Bank at South Germantown. He was married in 1873 to Mary Diefenthaeler, who survives him, with one son and one daughter. The funeral will take place today, Thursday, 1923
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