PIONEER WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK
Mrs. Henry Ladwig, a pioneer resident of the county and mother of Patrolman
Edward Ladwig of the local police department, died suddenly at the home of her
son, Albert, north of Two Rivers, last evening. Mrs. Ladwig, despite her 82
years, had enjoyed remarkable health and had not been ill. While about the
house last evening preparing to retire she suddenly fell to the floor and
expired before medical aid could be summoned. Mrs. Ladwig is survived by six
children, Mrs. C. Hendries, Henry, August,
Edward and Albert Ladwig and Mrs. Steckmesser. Two brothers, Carl and Edward
Brey of this city and two sisters, one Mrs. Kummerow, of Two Rivers, survive.
The funeral will be held Thursday.
- Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1917
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Mrs. Henry Ladwig aged 82, an old resident, died suddenly Monday night at the
home of her son, Albert the town of Two Rivers. Deceased was born in
Mecklenberg, Shwerin Germany. She is survived by her husband who also resides
with the son Albert, two daughters, Mrs. Herman Stechmesser and Mrs. Christ
Hendries of Manitowoc, and four sons August, Henry and Edward of Manitowoc and
Albert of Two Rivers. The funeral was held from St. John's Church yesterday
afternoon, interment being at Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. - The Reporter, Two
Rivers, Wisconsin, Friday, July 27, 1917
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The funeral of the late Mrs. H. Ladwig, mother of Edward and Henry Ladwig of
this city, who died at the home of her son north of Two Rivers Monday night,
will be held from the German Lutheran church at Two Rivers tomorrow and the
remains will be brought to Evergreen cemetery in this city for burial. Mrs.
Ladwig, born in Germany, was the mother of ten children, four of whom preceded
her in death. She came here in 1868. Thirty three grandchildren and fifteen
great grandchildren survive.
- Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 2