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     Nicholas Eiden was born on 20 January 1858 at Prussia. He was the son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer. Nicholas Eiden married Mary Ann Mersch in 1886 at WI. Nicholas Eiden died on 31 March 1934 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co, MN, at age 76.

Article published in the Saturday, April 7, 1934 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, March 31, 1934

Nicholas Eiden-Mitchen
Nicholas Eiden-Mitchen of St. Paul, former resident of the town of Sharon and Stevens Point for many years and a member of a pioneer family of Portage county, died at a St. Paul hospital last Saturday evening, March 31, at 7 o’clock. He had been ill for only a few hours entering the hospital a short time before his death. The suffix Mitchen was added to his name years ago as a meter of identification, as there were other Nicholas Eidens.
Mr. Eiden was born in Germany on January 10, 1858. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiden. The family came to this country in 1873 and located at Ellis, town of Sharon. His marriage to Miss Mary Ann Mersch took place more than 50 years ago at St. Martin’s church at Ellis. Mrs. Eiden is a sister of M.J. Mersch of this city. The couple continued to reside at Ellis after their marriage. Mr. Eiden held many offices of trust. He was town clerk of Sharon for many years. He also held the office of chairman of the town of Sharon for several years and in that capacity was a member of the county board. He served as chairman of the county board for several years. He was treasurer of the Stockton Town Insurance company, justice of the peace, notary public, assistant clerk of the court for two years, trustee of St. martin’s church at Ellis and a member of the catholic Knights of Wisconsin. The family moved to Stevens Point from Sharon and three years later to St. Paul where Mr. Eiden had lived for the past 20 years.
Surviving are his wife, three sons and one daughter, Albert and William Eiden and Mrs. George Schriner of St. Paul and Leo Eiden of Deer park, Wisconsin. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Adam Eiden of the town of New Hope, Matthias M. Eiden of Ellis and Mrs. John Koltz of Wausau.
Funeral services were held last Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock St. Paul. Interment was made at St. Paul.
Matthias Eiden of Ellis, Jerome Britz of Arnott, Mrs. Nicholas Britz, 311 McCullock street, Mrs. Joseph Frank, 220 Lincoln Avenue and Mr. Mersch 800 South Division street attended the funeral.

     Benedict J. Ebel married Julia Eiden, daughter of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Bertha Gavinski, on 3 December 1928 at Detroit, Wayne Co, MI. Benedict J. Ebel died in July 1952.¹

     Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen was born on 6 March 1817 at Prussia. He was the son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen married Katharina Stiewer. Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen died on 15 August 1879 at Ellis, Portage Co, WI, at age 62.

     Mathias (Matt) Eiden was born on 21 December 1870 at Rhinefelts, Germany. He was the son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer. Mathias (Matt) Eiden married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Peter Smith and Elizabeth Simonis, on 23 August 1900 at Custer, Portage Co, WI.¹

Article published in the Wednesday, September 24, 1947 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Wednesday, September 24, 1947

Mathias Eiden
Mathias Eiden, age 74, a former town of Sharon farmer for many years, died this morning at St. Elizabeth’s hospital at Appleton. Since disposing of his farm near Ellis a year ago, Mr. Eiden had been making his home with a son, Edward Eiden, who resides on a farm near Dale.
Mr. Eiden was born in December, 1872, in Germany and came to this country at the age of four with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiden. The family located on a farm in Sharon where Mathias Eiden lived until moving to Dale with his son. His marriage to Miss Elizabeth Smith of Sharon took place in August, 1902. Mrs. Edien died on Feb. 3, 1936.
Surviving are nine children, Walter Eiden of the town of Amherst, Edward of Dale, Mrs. Alda Graff, Mrs. William Cross and Mrs. Frank Peakl of Milwaukee, Joseph and James of Fremont, Dennis in Massachusetts and Cyril of Dancy. Mr. Edien was the last surviving member of a family of six sons and two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiden.
The body is being brought to Stevens Point and will be at the Prais funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

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Article published in the Thursday, September 25, 1947 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Eiden Funeral Monday
Funeral services for Mathias M. Eiden, 76, a member of a pioneer Portage county family, who died Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s hospital, Appleton, will be held Monday morning. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 o’clock at St. Martin’s Catholic church at Ellis. The body was brought to Stevens Point and is at the Prais funeral home. The rosary will be said this evening, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening at 8 o’clock.
Mr. Eiden, a former town of Sharon farmer, who had been making his home with his son, Edward Eiden, at Medina since last November, became ill in July and was a hospital patient for a week at that time. He re-entered the hospital two weeks before his death.
Mr. Edien was born in Rhinefelts, Germany, on Dec. 21, 1870, and came to this country in 1873. He lived in the town of Sharon with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mitchen Eiden, until his marriage. He married Miss Elizabeth Smith in 1900. The couple located on a farm in the town of New Hope where they resided until 1907. They then moved to Ellis where Mr. Eiden lived until going to Media a year ago. Mrs. Eiden died on Feb. 3, 1935.
Surviving are six sons, Walter of Nelsonville, Edward of Medina, Dennis of Franklin, Mass., Cyril of Wisconsin Rapids, Joseph of Oshkosh and James of Winchester, three daughters, Mrs. Adeline Graf, Mrs. Agnes Class and Mrs. Eileen Tolsky, all of Milwaukee, and 18 grandchildren.

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Article published in the Tuesday, September 30, 1947 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Funeral of Mr. Eiden
Funeral services for Mathias M. Eiden, a former Portage county farmer, who died Wednesday morning, were held Monday morning at St. Martin’s Catholic church at Ellis his former home. Rev. Peter Eiden of Eau Claire officiated at a requiem mass at 10 o’clock and Rev. James Geyer assisted. Burial followed in the parish cemetery, Mr. Eiden had been making his home with a son, Edward, at Medina.
Pallbearers were Leonard Sorenson, Rode Sorenson, Peter Liebe, Mike Liebe, Benedict Eiden and Adolph Eiden.
Those from away who came for the services were Mr. and Mrs. William Class and family and Mr. and Mrs., Frank Tolsky and family of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eiden, Sr., and son, Herbert, Mrs. Alois Miller and Miss Mary Eiden of Wausau; Joseph Eiden of Rhinelander; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eiden and family of Median; Cyril Eiden of Wisconsin Rapids; Joseph Eiden of Oshkosh; James Eiden of Winchester. Many others attended from Amherst, New Hope, Nelsonville and Plover.

Mathias (Matt) Eiden died on 24 September 1947 at Appleton, Outagamie Co, WI, at age 76.

     Margaret May Schmitt was also known as Maggie Smith. She was born on 24 May 1867 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI. She was the daughter of Peter Smith and Elizabeth Simonis. Margaret May Schmitt married Peter M. Eiden-Mitchen, son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer, in 1883. Margaret May Schmitt died on 27 March 1955 at Polk Co, MN, at age 87.

     Anna Eiden was born on 6 July 1884 at Town of New Hope, Portage Co, WI. She was the daughter of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Helen Bischoff. Anna Eiden married Chris Casperson in 1906 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Anna Eiden died on 28 April 1954 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 69.

Article published in the Thursday April 29, 1954 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Wednesday April 28, 1954

Mrs. Anna Casperson
Mrs. Anna Casperson, 69, 624 Water Street, who suffered a heart attack Wednesday, died at about 5:30 that afternoon at St. Michael’s Hospital.
She was stricken in Taylor’s Drug store, 111 Strongs avenue, at about 1 p.m. and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Mrs. Casperson had been in ill health for more than two years, but had been active during that time.
She was born in the town New Hope on July 6, 1884, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Eiden. After spending her girlhood there, she came to Stevens Point at the age of 14, working here until her marriage in 1906. She was married at St. Stephen’s Catholic church to Christ Casperson of Neenah, and the couple made their home here.
Mr. Casperson died in 1918.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Casperson, 624 Water street; a sister, Mrs. Louis Giese, 318 Prairie street; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nick Kabachinski, 320 Francis street, and Mrs. Julia Ebel, 827 Center street, and two half-brothers, Ben Eiden, 1241 Church street, and Adolph Eiden, town of New Hope.
Her husband, parents, a sister and a brother precede her in death.
Mrs. Casperson was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Alter society of St. Stephen’s church.
The Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Stephen’s church, with burial following in Forest cemetery.
Friends may call after 7 o’clock this evening at the Boston funeral home. The rosary will be said at 8 o’clock Friday evening at the funeral home.
The Women of the Moose will conduct their ritual service at the funeral home Friday afternoon a 2 o’clock.

     Joseph Eiden was born on 13 November 1882 at Town of New Hope, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Helen Bischoff. Joseph Eiden married Josephine Bemke on 13 February 1911 at Mill Creek, Portage Co, WI.

Stevens Point Daily Journal, 13 Jan 1936

Joseph L. EIDEN

Joseph L. EIDEN, a member of a pioneer Portage county family, died this morning at 6:50 o'clock at his home at 361 Bliss avenue. He had been in ill health since suffering a fall about a year ago. Two months ago his condition became worse and he was confined to bed since, having spent two weeks of this time in St. Michael's hospital. He was removed to his home four weeks ago.
Mr. EIDEN was born on November 13, 1882, in the town of New Hope, a son of the late John and Helen EIDEN. He attended school in New Hope and spent his boyhood there, coming to Stevens Point at the age of 21. For many years he was employed by the Vetter Manufactoring company and for the past several years he had been janitor at Cosmo hall.
His marriage to Miss Josephine BEMPKE of Carson took place in 1911. Mrs. EIDEN passed away in 1918.
Mr. EIDEN was a member of Stevens Point Lodge, No. 1572, Loyal Order of Moose and the Holy Name society of St. Stephen's church.
Surviving are three daughters, Leona, Regina and Isabelle at home; three sisters, Mrs. Anna CASPERSON, 624 Water street, Mrs. Louis GIESE, 318 Prairie street, and Mrs. Fred GIESE, 1221 Church street; two half sisters, Mrs. Nick KABACHINSKI, Francis street, and Mrs. Ben EBEL, Water street, and two half brothers, Adolph and Ben EIDEN, both of the town of New Hope.
The body will be at the BOSTON Funeral home until the time of the funeral.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Stephen's church and burial will take place in the spring in St. Stephen's cemetery. The rosary will be said Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the funeral home.
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Stevens Point Daily Journal, 17 Jan 1936

Funeral of Mr. EIDEN

Funeral services for Joseph L. EIDEN, a Stevens Point resident for many years, who died Monday morning at his home at 361 Bliss avenue, were held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Stephen's church. Rev. Geroge A. CASEY officiated and the body was placed in the BOSTON receiving vault.
Burial will take place later in St. Stephen's cemetery.
The pallbearers were Ronald FULTON, Peter MOCOGNI, Thomas GALLAGHER, Nat KINNEY, Clarence RAUSE and Steven KABACHINSKI.
Relatives and friends from out of town who were here for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Adolph EIDEN and Ben EIDEN of New Hope, Matt EIDEN and family and Adam EIDEN and family of Ellis, Peter EIDEN and John KOLTZ of Wausau and Mr. and Mrs. Alex BEMPKE and family fo Wisconsin Rapids.

Joseph Eiden died on 13 January 1936 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 53.

     Louis Giese was born on 7 October 1877 at Stockbridge. He was the son of William Giese. Louis Giese married Margaret Eiden, daughter of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Helen Bischoff, on 16 November 1909 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Louis Giese died on 27 January 1965 at age 87.

Article published in the Monday, February 1, 1965 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Wednesday, January 27, 1965

Louis C. Giese
Louis C. Giese, 87, 318 Prairie St., died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michaels Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. In ill health for about one year he had been hospitalized once previously.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. A spring burial will be made in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Dzikowski Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday. Friday at 8 p.m. the Knights of Columbus will pray jointly with a general rosary. Mr. Giese’s two sons are members of the KCs.
Mr. Giese was born at Stockbridge Oct. 7, 1877, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Giese. As a child he accompanied his parents to Stevens Point. His father was a tailor on the south side.
On Nov. 16, 1909, he married the former Margaret Eiden. After their marriage they settled at the present address. He was employed by the Vetter Manufacturing Co. for 58 years and prior to retiring was a foreman.
He belonged to St. Stephen’s Court No. 258 Catholic Order of Foresters.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Myron, 314 Prairie St., and Clarence, 314 Prairie St; six grandchildren; and one brother, Gustave, 318 Prairie St.
Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

     Myron Giese was born on 23 April 1911 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Louis Giese and Margaret Eiden. Myron Giese married Kathyrn Boyer on 26 August 1935 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Myron Giese married Catherine Grubba on 16 May 1959 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Myron Giese died on 6 December 1977 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 66.

Article published in the Wednesday December 7, 1977 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Tuesday December 6, 1977

Myron R Giese
Myron R Giese, 66, 1943 Water St., died Tuesday evening at St Michael’s Hospital after being stricken at home.
Funeral services will be held noon Friday at St Stephen’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Mullen will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the Shuda Funeral chapel. Berens-Scribner Post No 6 American Legion, will hold a ritual at 7 p.m., and the Knights of Columbus will combine with the general rosary at 7:45 p.m. He was as member of both organizations.
Mr. Giese was born April 23, 1911, in Stevens Point a son the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Giese. He graduated from Emerson High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point.
He was s high school teacher until going to work for Consolidated Papers’ Stevens Point Division in 1936. He started as a laborer, worked in shipping and finishing and as service supervisor before retiring in 1976 as safety supervisor.
He enlisted in the Army on April 21, 1944, and served in a medical section at Camp Johnson, Fla. He was discharged as a tech sergeant 4th class on April 9, 1946
He was member of the American Association of Retired persons.
He married Kathryn Boyer on Aug. 26, 1935, at St Stephen’s Church. She died Feb. 8, 1956. He then married Kathryn Grubba on May 16, 1959, at St Stephen’s Church She is the lone survivor.
One brother preceded him in death.

     Clarence Giese was the son of Louis Giese and Margaret Eiden. Clarence Giese married Genevieve 'Gen' M. Feltz on 22 May 1944 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Clarence Giese died on 26 September 1974.

     Hattie Dombeck was born on 21 January 1909 at Bevent, Marathon Co, WI. She was the daughter of Joseph Dombeck and Pauline Bachinski. Hattie Dombeck married Adolph F. Eiden, son of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Bertha Gavinski, on 18 June 1935. Hattie Dombeck died on 13 November 1997 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 88.

Article published in the Friday, November 14, 1997 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, November 13, 1997

Hattie Eiden
Hattie Eiden, 88, 9586 Highway Z, Amherst Junction, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997, at River Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She had been a resident there 10 months.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, with Rev. Joseph Konopacky officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Pisarski/Dzikowski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. Sunday at the church and again from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
Sacred Heart Rosary Society will combine with the general rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Eiden was born Jan. 21, 1909, in the town of Bevent to the late Joseph and Pauline (Bachinski) Dombeck.
She attended school in Bevent.
Her marriage to Adolph Eiden took place on June 18, 1935, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. The couple settled in the town of New Hope.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, sewing and flowers.
Survivors include three sons, Francis, Whiting, Albert (Mary Ann), Custer, and Gabriel, Amherst Junction; two sisters, Anna Gorski, Bevent, and Lillian Rusek, Chicago; and her husband, Adolph, a resident of River Pines Nusing and Rehabilitation Center.

     Fred William Giese Jr. married Rosa Eiden, daughter of John M. Eiden-Mitschen and Helen Bischoff, on 16 November 1909 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Fred William Giese Jr. died on 18 May 1948.