– [x] Great great grandpa and grandma Dominic and Agnes had nine children between 1858 and 1878. The in 1879 tragedy struck. The three youngest children contracted diphtheria. Johann, the youngest 11 months died Feb. 14. Two months later Katherine age 9 died Apr 14. 10 days later Michael age three children. Services were held at the Church of the Maternity (first Catholic Church in Manitowoc county) and all three are buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Manitowoc Rapids, their graves marked by simple wooden crosses