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OBIT Frances Altenbach, Sheboygan, WI, Feb. 10, 1941

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 8:00:50 GMT

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Monday, February 10, 1941
Mrs. Frances Altenbach, 828 Lincoln avenue, wife of Alex Altenbach, passed away at her home suddenly Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
She was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 20, 1871, the daughter of Joseph and Monica Peter. Fifty years ago she came to America, and lived in Chicago for several years before coming to Sheboygan to make her home.
On Aug. 25, 1909, she was married to Alex Altenbach at Holy Name church. The Rev. Dominic Thiel performed the ceremony.
Survivors are her husband, and the following children: Mrs. Edgar (Rose) Harff, this city; the Rev. Conrad A. Altenbach, Mukwonago, Wis.; Mrs. John (Hattie) Conrardy, of Milwaukee; Mrs. Andrew (Sophie) Dachauer, of San Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Ben (Thecia) Schmidt, of Milwaukee; and the Misses Elizabeth and Alexia, at home.
One son, Felix, and a daughter, Monica, preceded her in death. She is further survived by a brother, Joseph, of Stratford, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Theresa Lax, of Switzerland, and 19 grandchildren.
A good, heroic, kind and loving mother, she was much attached to her husband, home and family. She was a faithful member of Holy Name church, and of St. Ann's Altar and Mother society of that church.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Robert H. Kroos funeral home and at 10 o'clock at Holy Name church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Philipp Diels will officiate. Celebrant will be Father Conrad Altenbach, and Fathers Henry Maurer of Lyons, Wis., and John Stehl of Neosho, Wis., will be deacon and sub-deacon for the solemn requiem high mass. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Robert II. Kroos funeral home from Tuesday noon until the time of services. St. Ann's Altar and Mother society of Holy Name church will hold a vigil for Mrs. Altenbach at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All members are asked to attend.

Mr & Mrs William Altenbach perish in fire, WISC Nov 7, 1896

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:59:00 GMT

The Clinton Mirror
Clinton, Iowa
Saturday, November 7, 1896
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 31. - By the explosion of a can of kerosene oil Friday afternoon, the three-months-old baby of William Altenbach, 844 Greenfield avenue, was burned to death and Mr. and Mrs. Altenbach, the parents of the child, were so severly burned that recovery is extremely doubtful. In order to hurry the fire that was to cook his dinner, Altenbach started to pour a portion of the contents of a kerosene can into the stove. An explosion followed, with the result named. Mr. and Mrs. Altenbach were removed to the Emergency hospital, where their condition is pronounced very serious.

Stevens Point Daily Journal
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Monday, November 2, 1896
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2 - The fire at the Altenbach residence Friday exterminated the entire family. Mrs. Altenbach died at 3:45 o'clock Saturday morning and her husband Friday night. The child was found dead at the foot of the stairs.

OBIT Alex M. Altenbach, Sheboygan, WI, Dec. 19, 1927

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:57:42 GMT

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Monday, December 19, 1927
Alex M. Altenbach, 1804 Bell avenue, died at 6 a.m. Sunday at St. Nicholas hospitl after being ill a few days with pneumonia. He was 30 years old.
Mr. Altenbach is survived by his wife, Emily, one son, Arthur, age 16; two daughters, Ruby, 13 and Verona, 12, his father, Kosmas Kistner, one brother, Edward, of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Emil Biever, of Port Washington. His mother, Mrs. Ida Kistner, died three years ago.
Deceased was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was well known in this city as he conducted a soft drink parlor at the intersection of Superior avenue and N. Thirteenth street for many years up to a few months ago.
The funeral will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday from the family residence and at 9 a.m. from Holy Name Catholic church. The mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Father Phillipp Dreis. Burial will be in North Side Catholic cemetery.

OBIT Frank J. Altenbach, Sidney, OH June 14, 1933

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:53:18 GMT

The Lima News
Lima, Ohio
Wednesday, June 14, 1933
SIDNEY, June 14 - Frank J. Altenbach, for many years a carpenter and builder of this city, died at his home, 240 S. Miamiay. He was forced to retire from his business six years ago when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. Altenbach succeeded his father Joseph in the carpenter trade. He was 66 years old and had been a Sidney resident his entire life.
He leaves his wife, Mary; one son, Fares J. Altenbach, at home; two brothers, Edward Altenbach of San Jose, Calif. and Hary of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Schmitt and Mrs. John D. Gaites, of this city. Solemn high mass will be sung tomorrow morning in Holy Angels church. The Rev. Fr. E.C. Lehman will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland cemetery.

OBIT Celia Altenbach, Sheboygan, WI Apr. 30, 1926

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:51:59 GMT

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Friday, April 30, 1926
Funeral services for the late Miss Celia Altenbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Altenbach, who died at 4 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence on 1021 Huron avenue, was held at 9 a.m. this morning from Holy Name Catholic church.
A solemn requiem mass was sung by Rt. Rev. Monsignor D.F. Thill assisted by Father Orth and Father Stoeffel, of St. Nicholas hospital.
The pallbearers were Carl Sukowatey, Lothar Fritz, Lester Brown, Raymond Martiny, Alphonse Schlager and Marcellus Fahres. Burial was made in the family lot in the North Side Catholic cemetery.

90th birthday of Emma Altenbach, Wisc. Nov. 6, 1940

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:50:41 GMT

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Wednesday, November 6, 1940
In the presence of her family and friends, Mrs. Emma Altenbach, 1828 N. Seventh street, celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Altenbach.
Mrs. Altenbach was born in Germany on November 3, 1850, and came to Sheboygan on April 30, 1888. She has three daughters, Mrs. Anna Trester, Mrs. Frances Briggs and Mrs. Ida Metzdorf, and a son, Leopold. There are 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren in the family circle. A daughter, Mrs. Pauline Conrad, passed away in 1924. Mr. Altenbach died in 1925.
Mrs. Altenbach is active despite her advanced age and attends Holy Name church regularly. She enjoys reading.

newspaper article Suicide Esther Altenbach, Dec. 10, 1939

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 10 Jun 2006 7:49:07 GMT

The Charleston Gazette
Charleston, West Virginia
Monday, December 11, 1939
EASTON, PA., Dec. 10 - A 25 year old girl committed suicide today because of a broken romance, Deputy Coroner Dr. Theodore Rechbaum said, and inwittingly caused the deaths of her mother and father.
Police Capt. H.L. Menikheim said Esther Altenbaach left a note saying she was taking her life because "my boyfriend walked out on me."
Menikheim gave this version of the tragedy.
Miss Altenbach came home shortly after midnight. After writing the note to her father, Fred, 55, she attended her invalid mother, Minnie, who was sleeping in the front room.
Then she went to the kitchen and stuffed the cracks and keyhole with paper so that gas fumes would not affect her mother in the adjoining room.
When Fred Altenbach came home he found the doors locked. He called police. They broke in and found the girl dead on the kitchen floor, a gas oven still turned on. Her mother was dead in the other room. The fumes had seeped through.
The couple's three married children were at the Altenbach home this morning when the father walked upstairs. They heard him fall. Physicians said he died of a heart attack induced by the shock of his daughter's and wife's death.

Rueben Stoner married to Margaret Reese About 1856 in Iowa

mistypost — 9 Jan 2003 7:18:59 GMT

I am seeking information on Rueben Stoner and Margaret Reese. They lived in Iowa at least for a bit around 1856 because my line has a child, Jacob Stoner, born to this couple. I am seeking siblings, parents, and dates for this couple.

Any help would be appreciated!

Altenbachs/Sondersdorf/Pittsburgh

DGGunton — 22 Jan 2006 3:58:00 GMT

My gggrandfather was Jacob Altenbach, son of Etienne Altenbach and Theresa Erbland of Sondersdorf. I believe Etienne was the son of Martin Altenbach and Catherine Albuntz.
Theresa was the daughter of Francoir Erbland and Catherine Mona.
Jacob settled in Pittsburgh where he married Eva Lacher.

ALTENBACH

Becky — 4 Nov 2000 12:12:26 GMT

I saw Peg McCarts message about the Altenbachs
going back to Alsace Lorraine....that's where my Altenbachs
ancestors are from! Would love to hear from someone!...Thx!

Luitgarde Altenbach

GSchlager2051 — 28 Jun 2001 3:14:38 GMT

Looking for info on above lived in Elchesheim-Illingen, Baden-Wurtemburg, born 1898. Contact me direct at pes@mt-vernon.com

ALTENBACH and PETERS from Sheboygan,WI

cmz_1 — 18 Jan 2002 6:48:07 GMT

My grandfather had a sister by the name of Frances Peter. She was married to an Alex Altenbach. He was married to an Ann Urner before Frances. They lived and died in Sheboygan,WI If there is a connection, please write to cmz@tznet.com

Altenbach

pali1015 — 8 Jul 2001 5:39:10 GMT

Searching for Altenbach family members from Sondersdorf, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France; then and now.