EDWARD HAGER Edward Hager Dies in Hospital on Wednesday Edward Hager, 57, 12711/2 E. Mason street, died in a local hospital Wednesday afternoon following the extraction of teeth. The body is at the Prokopovitz funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock each evening. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Saturday morning in the Church of St. Mary of the Angels with burial in the Cooperstown cemetery. Survivors are eight daughters. Mrs. Curtis Burkel, Mrs. Merlin Schilling, the Misses Glenora, Marion, Altie, Delores and Ruth Hager, all of Green Bay; Mrs. Carl Kramer, St. Nazianz; three sons, Austin. Edward Jr., and Joseph, all of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Schaetz, Denmark; Miss Mary Hager, Chicago; one brother. Peter, Lena; and five grandchildren. Green Bay Press Gazette Thursday, December 12, 1940 pg. 10JOSEPH HAGER Notes From Coopertown: The funeral of Mr, Hager, a respected citizen of New Denmark, took place at St. James church here last Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 22, 1906 P. 8
MICHAEL HAGER Mike Hager Has Fatal Attack Mike Hager, 77, passed away at the Brown County Hospital, Saturday afternoon, following a heart attack. Mr. Hager was born in Denmark and had been a maintenance man at the hospital for the past 30 years and resided in the building. He is survived by one brother, George of Denmark and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. James Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Wochos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thurs., July 8, 1965 - page 7
DORIS M. HALBROOK
Doris M. (Kane) Halbrook, 79, of Green Bay, was welcomed into heaven
on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010.
Her greatest happiness in life was her family and friends, who she lovingly
devoted her life to. Doris was born May 5, 1931, in Maribel, Wis., to the
late Bernadine (O'Hearn) and Thomas Kane. She attended Hickory Grove
Grade School, and graduated from Denmark High School and Manitowoc
Teacher's College. On Aug. 22, 1953, she married James L. Halbrook at
St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. After receiving her teaching
degree at the age of 18, Doris started teaching at the one-room Hickory
Grove Grade School, where she taught many of her brothers and sisters,
cousins, and friends. Besides raising her children she also worked with
her husband at Jim's T.V. & Appliance, and more recently worked for her
son at Tim Halbrook Builders Inc. Doris was always concerned with how
everyone else was doing and had a unique way of touching everyone with
her kindheartedness. She was considered a saint by her family and friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Family and friends may call Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at St. James Catholic
Church, 18228 County Road. R, Cooperstown, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A
memorial Mass will be celebrated at the church on Friday at 11 a.m. with
the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will be in St. James Catholic
Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. Online condolences may be expressed to
the family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
Doris' family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at
Angel's Touch Nursing Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 17, 2010
LAWRENCE HAWS
Lawrence Haws, 59, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly at his home Friday
evening of a heart attack. He had previously been confined for eight weeks
following a heart attack at Christmas but had apparently recovered.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church,
Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in
the church cemetery.
Mr. Haws was born Sept. 18, 1900, in the Town of Kossuth, son of Frank and
Anna Bruder Haws. He married the former Mary Heiser at Milwaukee Oct. 11,
1938. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for the past 20 years
as well as farming the homestead farm.
Surviving, in addition to his wife are a daughter, two sons (Survivors
omitted for privacy.); two brothers John of Francis Creek and Ed of Deerfield,
Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Klackner of Manitowoc, Mrs. May Carroll of
New York City and Mrs. Ed. Koch of Two Rivers.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at Dewaune Funeral Home, Denmark, where
the Rosary will be recited at 8 and 9 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1960
MARY HAWS Mary Siehr, age 75, formerly of Mishicot, died Monday evening, January 8, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 12, 1996, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Rev. Ron Colombo will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mary was born April 3, 1920, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Nicholas and Madgeline Miller Heiser. She attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Denmark High School. She married Lawrence Haws on October 11, 1938. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1960. On November 7, 1964, she married Vincent Siehr at St. James Catholic Church. She farmed with her husbands and also worked as a waitress. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Joseph Steeber, Mishicot; one son, Wayne Haws, Milwaukee; one stepson and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Siehr and Delores Russell, all of Two Rivers; five grandchildren, Lori (Gino) Aceret, Greg steeber, Kevin (Marie) Steeber, Monica Nimmer, and Randy Haws; four great grandchildren, Zachary and Lindsey Aceret, Michael Steeber, and Dylian Nimmer; five step-grandchildren, David (Wendy)Russell, Steven, Gerald, Julie, and Susan Russell; five step-great-grandchildren, Randy and Ali Russell, Maria and Patrich (sic) Denson, and Megan Conway; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Helen Heiser and Francis and Helen Lyon, Cooperstown. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Haws; one sister, Mabel Lyons; two brothers, Archie and Leo Heiser; three infant great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Alyssa Steeber and Ashley Haws; one sister, Mabel Lyons; two brothers, Archie and Leo Heiser; three infant great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Alyssa Steeber and Ashley Nimmer. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and on Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A special thank you to the Staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for care given to Mary. Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 1996 P. A2
RONALD HAWS Ronald Haws, 40, 5831 W. National Ave., West Allis, died Wednesday evening at a West Allis hospital after a short illness. Born Nov. 12, 1941 in Manitowoc County, the son of Lawrence and Mary Heiser Haws Siehr , graduated from Mishicot High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Haws was employed by A.O. Smith Co., in Milwaukee for the past 18 years. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mary Siehr, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Sue Haws, Milwaukee; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Joseph Steeber, Mishicot; one stepbrother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Siehr, Two Rivers; one stepsister, Delores Russel, Two Rivers; five nieces and nephews, Greg, Lori, Kevin Steeber, Monica and Randy Haws. He was preceded in death by his father and his step-father, Vincent Siehr. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 4 p.m. Friday; Memorial service 8 p.m. Friday; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. John Blaha officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Thursday, Sept. 16, 1982 - page C8
JESSE HAYES Jesse Hayes, 79, retired farm laborer, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Thursday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He had been in ill health since October of last year. He was born Sept. 4, 1875, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, and was always employed on farms. He never married. About 20 years ago Mr. Hayes retired and purchased a home five miles east of Denmark. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Hanna Olsen of Minneapolis and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Friday by the DeWane Funeral Home of Denmark. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. ******** Hayes Funeral Funeral services for Jesse Hayes, 79, of Rt. 1 Denmark, who died Thursday, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 13, 1955
ANNA HEISER After having lived many years ill from the results of a stroke, Mrs. Nic. Heiser in Cooperstown has died at age 60. She leaves her husband and 11 children. Der Nord Westen, 04 May 1905
ARCHIE J. HEISER Archie Heiser, 67, of Rt.1, Denmark, died unexpectedly early Monday morning at home. Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Heiser was born Apr. 12, 1905, at Cooperstown, son of the late Nick and Lena Miller Heiser. He never married and farmed all his life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday where a Wake service will be at 8 p.m. and Holy Name Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 12, 1973
CATHARINA HEISER (Order for proof of will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Kathrina (sic) Heiser. Deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Kathrina Heiser of town of Gibson in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Mary Peterson, of the town of Gibson in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Kathrina Heiser died testate, at said town, in said county, on the 5th day of November, 1908; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Mary Peterson is named as only legatee therein and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters of administration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Mary Peterson. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 5th day of January 1909, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated December 12th, 1908. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1908 P. 4 ***** *Note: Tombstone and newspaper death dates don't match.
CLEMENT HEISER Clement F. (Clem) Heiser, 68, 1547 Foeller Drive, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. He was born April 2, 1913 in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heiser. He married the former Marian Fennel in St. James Church, Cooperstown, in 1946. He had been employed by Fairmont Foods Co. for 42 years, retiring in March, 1975. He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 617, a member of the Athletic club of St. Philip Church and was a volunteer driver for the Red Cross transportation program for the past five years. Survivors include his wife, Marian; one son, Robert, at home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kay and Rick Ryerson, Seattle, Wash.; one grandson, Todd Ryerson; one sister, Mrs. John (Margaret) Schultz, Two Rivers; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mitchell and Alice Heiser, Route 1, Denmark, and Eugene Heiser, Green Bay; nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and before the funeral Wednesday at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St; there will be a Knights of Columbus memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a parish prayer service at 8 p.m.; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Philip Church, with the Rev. Richard Allen officiating; burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. A memorial fund has been established. Green Bay Press Gazette - Monday, May 25, 1981 - page B7
FRANK HEISER Fritz Heiser [Frank] birth: 20 October 1906 Germany death: 5 November 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Two Rivers spouse: Christena Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRANK HEISER (d. 1923) Denmark Star Route News: Death came to Frank Heiser, early Monday morning to relieve him of his suffering at a hospital in Milwaukee, where he had been critically ill the past six weeks. He had undergone an operation last March for appendicitis from which he never fully recovered. Later cancer developed which resulted in death. The body was brought here on the Tuesday morning train to the home of his brother, Mike Heiser from where the funeral took place. Deceased was born October 18, 1883 in the Town of Gibson where he grew up and received his education. Six years ago he left for Manitowoc where he was employed for two years then went to Milwaukee where he made his home the last four years. The youngest of a family of eleven children, he was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters and is survived by four brothers, Nicholas, Mike and Matt from here and John at Chippewa Falls and three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Wagner, Milwaukee, Mrs. Peter Jensen, Chilton and Mrs. Adolph Mathleson, here. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with solemn high mass at 9:30. Pallbearers were Mike Dukart, Anton Kiefer, John Goessel, Walter Goessel, Jake Miller and Matt Miller. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Oct. 12, 1923 - page 8
HELEN HEISER Helen Heiser, age 89, of Denmark, died on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Helen was born on March 7, 1918, in Stark, to the late Frank and Bridget (Reedy) Kennedy. Helen was united in marriage to Leo Heiser on Oct. 6, 1945, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1987. She spent her life as a homemaker and mother. Helen was known as being a good cook, especially her custard pies, chocolate pudding, poppy seed torte and homemade baked bread. She enjoyed having her grandchildren come over to visit and spend time with her. Rarely has there been a lady like Helen who was so endearing, always finding the positive in everyone. Helen was a longtime member of St. James Church in Cooperstown and a member of the Christian Mothers. Survivors include her children: Robert (Trudy) Heiser of Montpelier, Ind.; Mary Heiser and significant other, Bruce Russell, of Madison; Janet Heiser, of Manitowoc; Rita (Marty) Watzka, of Denmark; and John (Mary Ellen) Heiser, of Cooperstown. Her grandsons are J. Arian Hormozi, Jamie Hormozi, Matthew, Seth and Luke Watzka; Nickolas and Jacob Heiser; a step-grandson: Uwe (Angknar) Schultheiss, of Germany; and many cousins, nieces and nephews further survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Leo; and infant daughter: Karen; parents; brothers: James, Raymond, William, Walter, Hilbert, Francis, and infant brothers: George and Joseph; a sister: Mary Zuege; and many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown with Father Ron Colombo officiating. Visitation for Helen will be held on Tuesday (TODAY), at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark, from 4 to 8 p.m. The wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also continue on Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m., when the funeral procession leaves for church. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Helen's family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Care Partners Assisted Living in Manitowoc and also to Unity Hospice for their care and compassion. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, July 10, 2007 pg. A5
KAREN M. HEISER Karen, 9 ½ months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Heiser, Star Route 1, Denmark, was dead on arrival at a Green Bay hospital Monday afternoon. The child had become ill Saturday and when the condition worsened, she was rushed to the hospital. The Mass of the Angels will be sung at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Karen Heiser was born January 26, 1957, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. Her mother is the former Helen Kennedy. Survivors are the parents, brother, Robert and three sisters, Mary, Janet and Rita, at home; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bridget Kennedy of Cooperstown. Friends may call after 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1957 - page 14
KATHERINE HEISER Mrs. Catherine (sic) Heiser, 85, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Schultz of Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Heiser, nee Catherine Flammanz, was born Aug. 18, 1882, at New Denmark, daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Zimmer Flammanz. She was married to Michael Heiser June 14, 1910, at Cooperstown. They farmed in the Town of Gibson. He died in 1965. Mrs. Heiser was a member of the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors are three sons, Clement and Eugene of Green Bay and Mitchel of Gibson, a daughter, Mrs. John Schultz of Two Rivers and five grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters prceded her in death. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the parish and at 8:30 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 9, 1968 P.7
LEO HEISER Leo Matthew Heiser, 77, Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Saturday morning at a local hospital. He was born May 31, 1910 at his home farm in the Town of Gibson to the late Nicholas and Magdalena Miller Heiser. He graduated from St. James Catholic Church in 1924. He then began his life-long career in farming. On Oct. 6, 1945 he married the former Helen Kennedy at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stark. He was a member of St. James Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert and Trudy Heiser, Denmark; John, at home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Mary and Iraj Hormozi, Zachary, La.; Janet, Manitowoc; Rita, at home; one sister, Mary Siehr, Two Rivers; two grandchildren, Jason and Jamie Hormozi; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many friends. They will all miss Leo and treasure their memories of him. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Karen in 1957; one brother, Archie Heiser and one sister, Mabel Lyons. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday; Parish wake service 8 p.m.; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. John Blaha officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Sunday, Oct. 4, 1987 - page B9
MAGDALINE HEISER MRS. NICHOLAS HEISER OF COOPERSTOWN DIES Mrs. Nicholas Heiser of Cooperstown died last Sunday morning after an illness of five weeks duration, pernieus anemia being the cause of her demise. Mrs. Heiser, whose maiden name was Magdaline Miller, was 57 years of age and was born and lived up to the time of her marriage, Jan. 19, 1904, at Gibson. She leaves her husband and four children, Archibald, Leo, Mabel and Margaret, besides her mother, Mrs. Magdaline Miller, two sisters, Mrs. John Kiefer of Two Rivers and Mrs. Alfred Roeckel of Luxemburg and four brothers, John and Nick of Luxemburg and Matt and James of Cooperstown. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. James Catholic church where a solemn high mass was read by the Rev. A.G. Dusold. Among those from away who attended the funeral (sic) were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Miller and son Peter, Mr. and Mrs. John Weller, Mrs. Susan Miller and Miss Margaret Miller of Random Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Geimer, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Geimer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, and J. Geimer of Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roeckel, George Roeckel, and M. Kont of Luxemburg; Miss Emma Heiser, Frank Heiser and Anton Lang of Milwuakee; Mrs. Mary Duckert of Minneapolis: Mrs. A Wegner of Kent, Wis., Mrs. Irene Van Rextel of Aniwa and Mr. and Mrs. Will Kautza of Valders. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, May 22, 1920 pg. 8
MARIAN E. HEISER Marian E. Heiser, 78, 1547 Foeller Dr., died Sunday morning, January 7, 1990. She was born in Denmark, Wis., on November 12, 1911 to the late Samuel and Mary Keehan Finnel. She married Clement F. Heiser at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1981. Marian taught school in the rural Denmark area and also at St. Philip’s School in Green Bay. She also worked as a bookkeeper for the Denmark Co-op. Marian was a volunteer for Mobile Meals at St. Vincent Hospital. She was the past treasurer of the Altar Society of St. Philip Church. Marian was an avid card plyer. She is survived by one son, Robert, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kay and John Nelson, Seattle, Washington; three grandchildren, Todd, Dana and Damian; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Donald and Eleanor Finnel, Denmark; James Finnel, Denmark; Frank Finnel, New Hampshire; Kenneth and Fran Finnel, Denmark. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and prior to the funeral on Thursday; Altar Society Rosary 5 p.m. Wednesday; Wake service 7 p.m. Wednesday evening; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church, with the Rev. Richard Mauthe officiating; Burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Green Bay Press Gazette - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1990 - page B2
MATHIAS HEISER (d. 1904) DIED - Math Heiser, aged 60 years of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Heiser died on Wednesday at his home in the Town of Gibson and was buried on Sunday. The Chronicle - Tues., Feb. 9, 1904 ******** Mathias Heiser birth: 1835 Germany death: 3 February 1904 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown residence: 1904 Gibson, Wis. father: P. Heiser mother: Mary spouse: Kate Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MICHAEL HEISER (d. 1965) Michael Heiser, 87, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday at home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geenan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Heiser was born March 27, 1878, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc county, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Steinmetz Heiser. He married Catherine Flammang June 14, 1910 at Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the township. Surviving are the wife, a daughter, Mrs. John Schultz of Two Rivers; three sons, Clement and Eugene of Green Bay and Mitchell on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Anna Mathieson of Denmark and five grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where at 8 and 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening the Holy Name Society and the parish rosaries will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1965 - page 5
MICHAEL HEISER JR. (d. 1995) Michael (Mike) Heiser, Jr., 80, W. Zander Rd., Cooperstown, died unexpectedly Monday evening, April 17, 1995 at his home. The son of the late Michael and Catherine (Flammang) Heiser was born on March 10, 1915 in the Town of Gibson and was a life-long area resident. Mike was a 1933 graduate of Denmark High School and he farmed all of his life. Mr. Heiser and the former Alice (Van Pay) Gerstner were married on June 14, 1975 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The couple were members of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, where Mike sang in the choir. He was a member of the Maribel Sportsmen’s Club, the Larrabee Sportsmen’s Club and the Manitowoc County Fish & Game Association. Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4735 and was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife, Alice; a brother, Eugene Heiser, Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. John (Margaret) Schultz, Two Rivers; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Beatrice Van Pay, Green Bay; Myrtle Van Goethem, Sugarbush; Clarence and Rose Van Pay, Green Bay;p Bernard and Audrey Van Pay, Green Bay; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Clem and Marion Heiser, as well as an infant brother. Friends may call at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy R, Denmark from 4 to 9 p.m. today. Parish Prayer Service 6:30 this evening and Knights of Columbus Memorial Service 7 p.m; On Thursday, friends may also call after 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown until service; Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Thursday morning at the church with Fr. Ronald Columbo officiating; Burial at parish cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wednesday, April 19, 1995 - page B2
NICHOLAS HEISER (d. 1955) Nick Heiser, 81, Town of Gibson farmer, who died early Sunday evening at his home near Cooperstown was buried at 10 am Wednesday at St. James Catholic Cemetery there. A solemn requiem high mass was offered by a nephew of the deceased, the Rev. George Kiefer of Kiel as celebrant, with Rev. Walter Williams of Oshkosh deacon and Rev. C.A. Dionne of Denmark, sub-deacon. The DeWane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The deceased was born Nov. 18, 1873 on the homestead farm where he spent his entire life, son of Nicholas and Anna Steinmetz Heiser. He married Lena Miller Jan. 9, 1904 at Cooperstown and she died in 1920. On Nov. 27, 1923 he married Albina Peot at Luxemburg and she died in 1940. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as secretary of the Cooperstown branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frances Lyons of Denmark, route 1 and Mrs. Lawrence Haws of Melnik; two sons, Archie and Leo on the homestead farm; a step-daughter, Mrs. Walter Goessel of Cooperstown; a brother, Mike of Denmark, Star Route and a sister, Mrs. Adolph Mathiesen of Denmark, route 1 and 14 grandchildren. Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 22, 1955 ******** *Note: The following is Nick's second wife Albina, buried in Luxemburg. Mrs. Nick Heiser, 66, died at her home in the town of Gibson after a 10 weeks illness. Funeral services were held this morning at the St. James church in Cooperstown. Burial was in the St. Mary's cemetery at Luxemburg. Mrs. Heiser, nee Albina Thiboudeau, was born in Luxemburg, Kewaunee county, in 1874, and in 1899 was married to Joseph Peot. He died in 1906. In 1920 she moved to Gibson and in 1923 was married to Mr. Heiser. Survivors are the widower; daughter, Mrs. Walter Goessl of Cooperstown; two step-daughters, Mrs. Larry Haws of Gibson, Mabel, at home; two step-sons, Leo and Archie, at home; four brothers, Simon of Green Bay, Joseph of Luxemburg, Emil and Leo of Gillett, Wis; and eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, January 17, 1940 pg. 2 ******** Mrs. Nick Heiser, 66, died at her home in the town of Gibson and funeral services were held at St. James church at Cooperstown Wednesday morning. She is survived by the husband, daughter, two step-daughters, two step-sons and four brothers. Manitowoc Sun Messenger Friday, January 19, 1940 pg. 6
NICKOLAUS HEISER (d. 1914) Cooperstown News: Nick Heiser, a former resident of Cooperstown, died at Boyd. He was brought here for burial. He leaves a wife and several children. Manitowoc Daily Herald Wednesday, January 28, 1914 pg. 2 ******** Notes From Denmark. Mr. Nic Heiser, Sr., died at his home in Boyd last Thursday after an illness of but a few weeks. Deceased was born in Germany and came to this counry when still a young man. hey settled at Port Washington where later he was married to Miss Anna Stinemetz (sic). They then moved to a farm in Gibson which has been their home up to a few years ago. To this union was born twelve children ten of whom are living. They are Mrs. J. Sandt of Kansas City, Mrs. Mary Duckart of Boyd; Mrs. Kate Wagner of Aniwa; Mrs. A. H. Mathiesen of Denmark; and Miss Emma Heiser of Milwaukee; Math, Nick and Mike and Frank of Cooperstown and John of Advance. Besides twenty-seven grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Mr. Heiser was 83 years of age and for the last number of years made his home at Boyd, his wife having preceded him o the Great Beyond about seven years ago. The remains were brought to Cooperstown for burial. The funeral took place Monday from St. James Catholic church, Rev. A. G. Dusold performing the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot, January 29, 1914 P. 8 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Nic Stinemetz and A.D. Lang of Milwaukee were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Nic Heiser. Manitowoc Pilot, January 29, 1914 P. 8
MINNIE HENGEL Mrs. M.W. Hengel, Long Ill, Dies Mrs. Minnie W. Hengel, 80, widow of the late Peter Hengel and a resident of 6724 Thirty-Fifth Avenue, died at St. Catherine hospital this morning following a long illness. The deceased was born in Cooperstown, Wis., July 17, 1864, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Bohme. She spent her early years there and was educated in the schools of that community. Later she moved to Denmark, Wis., and made her home there for many years before coming to Kenosha in 1941. During her residence here she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. On Oct. 11, 1888 she united in marriage with Peter Hengel at St. James Church at Cooperstown. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1932. She was also preceded in death by a son, John and a daughter, Mrs. Helene Schleis. Surviving are two sons and six daughters, Mathew and George Hengel, both of Green Bay; Mrs. Marie Patton and Mrs. Elizabeth Elber, both of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Josephine Lia, Mrs. Margaret May, Mrs. Agnes Petersen and Mrs. Clara Deming, all of Kenosha. Kenosha Evening News - Wed., May 23, 1945 - page 7
PETER HENGEL Peter Hengel Dies In Green Bay Hospital (Special to Press-Gazette) DENMARK, Wis.- Peter Hengel, 78, who has been a patient at a Green Bay hospital for the last two years, died last evening, death caused by old age complications. He had been a farmer at Lang's Corner for 40 years, having retired from active work sixteen years ago. Survivors are his wife, two sons, Matt of Larsonville, and George of Green Bay, and seven daughters, Mrs. Al. Patton, and Mrs. Fred Eiler, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Frank Lia, Mrs. Al. May, Mrs. William Peterson, and Mrs. Ray Denning of Kenosha, and Mrs. A. Schleis of Denmark. Funeral services will be held at the St. James church, Cooperstown, Tuesday morning, with interment in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, December 17, 1932 pg. 4
JAMES HEWITT Items From the Pilot Files - Fifty Years Ago (1888) James Hewitt of Cooperstown died Friday, December 23, aged 54. He leaves a large family. His wife died five years ago. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 2, 1913 pg. 1 ******** (First publication February 2, 1888.) No. 5 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of James Hewitt, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of P.J. Hewitt, of the county of Manitowoc State of Wisconsin, representing among other things that James Hewitt, late of said county, on the 23rd day of December, A.D. 1887, at his residence in said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Hewitt granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 28th day of February, A.D., 1888, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 1st day of February, A.D., 1888. Emil Baensch, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 16, 1888 P. 3
MICHAEL HEWITT (d. 1879) From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Eight Years Ago - (1879) A young man named Michael Hewitt, aged 20, son of Martin Hewitt of this city, was killed by being thrown from the cars when entering the city of Milwaukee on Sunday last. Just outside the city there is a bridge under which the train passes. Conductor Shore and some others think he was knocked off the cars by coming in contact with the bridge. Engineer Donahue's opinion on this matter is the best and he says Hewitt did not fall off the cars until after the train passed the bridge. He had set the brakes on the first two cars and was proceeding to the third car which was about two feet higher than the other cars. Mr. Donahue says the roofs of the cars were very slippery and there cannot be much doubt that Hewitt slipped while walking on the third car. Whether he was killed by the fall or dragged by the moving train, it is difficult to say. He was not missed until the train reached the depot. A piece of a knit jacket, some say on a break bar, others on an oil cup, showed that he was thrown from the car. The train was backed up and Hewitt was found in the middle of the tracks breathing but unconscious. His head was bruised and it is believed one of his legs was broken and there were indications that he might have been dragged some distance and there were signs that he was pulled over the rail to the inside of the track. The accident occurred about half past six and Hewitt died about one quarter past eight. The deceased was an industrious, sober, reliable young man. He had worked on the road for some time and everyone speaks well for him. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 10, 1927 ******** Michael Hewitt Wisconsin, Death Records Name Michael Hewitt Event Type Death Event Date 1879 Event Place Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 20 Race white Birth Year (Estimated) 1859 Father's Name Martin Hewitt "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch, Michael Hewitt, 1879; citing Death, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin ******** Michael Hewitt Wisconsin Death Index Name Michael Hewitt Event Type Death Event Date 02 Nov 1879 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0272 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch, Michael Hewitt, 02 Nov 1879; from "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907," ******** (1870 Town of Franklin Census Martin Hewit age 42; Johanna age 33; Patrick age 13; Michell age 11; Johanna age 9; Barnaby age 5; Dinis age 4; Mary age 2; James 2/12 months)
PATRICK HEWITT Notes From Cooperstown: The funeral of Patrick Hewitt, who died at Greenstreet on Thursday last of typhoid fever, took place at the Catholic church on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 5, 1899 pg. 7 ***** Notes From Kellnersville: The angel of death has summoned Mr. Patrick Hewitt to that land from whose bourne no traveler returns. Deceased was born in Ireland and immigrated to this country when life here meant hardship. He was ever a kind father, an honest, upright man and a strict church member. He leaves a large family of children nearly all of whom have attained maturity and are well provided for. The funeral was conducted from St. James church, Cooperstown. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family consoling them by saying "on that distant shore all shall meet again." Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 5, 1899 pg. 7 ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Patrick Hewitt (v.6 p.196) Widower of Bridget Ready 1835-Sept. 28, 1899 Son of Patrick Hewitt and Anna Ryan (both born Ireland) Born Ireland -farmer Died from "typhoid fever, 2 weeks -heart failure" Buried at St. James Cemetery, Town of Cooperstown ****** Order to Hear Petition For Administration. STATE OF WISCOSIN (sic)-Manitowoc County Court.-In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Patrick Hewitt, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Margaret R. Hewitt, of Bannock County, State of Idaho, representing among other things that Patrick Hewitt, an inhabitant of Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, on the 28th day of September, A.D., 1889 (sic), at Town of Cooperstown died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Hewitt granted. IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the ?th day of September, A.D., 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County. ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at City of Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 10th day of August, A.D., 1914. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Healy & Joyce, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1914 P. 4
JOSEPH HOFFMAN Joseph Hoffmann Wisconsin, Death Records Name Joseph Hoffmann Event Type Death Event Date 1889 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 65 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Year (Estimated) 1824 Burial Place Cooperstown Cemetery Cath. Cemetery Spouse's Name Catherine Giemer "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Joseph Hoffmann Wisconsin, Death Index Name Joseph Hoffmann Event Type Death Event Date 29 May 1889 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0151 "Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** (Joseph Hoffman, b.---1824, d.03 Jun 1889 b. Alo Vonoriles, Rhine Prussia (from marriage record) Son of Friederic and Barbara ( ? ) Hoffman Husband of Catherine Geimer (1830)
GORDON M. HOLLOWAY Gordon M. Holloway, 84, Milwaukee, died Jan. 5, 2000. He was a member of the 9th Armored Engineering Corps, a veteran of the Battle of Bastogne during World War II. He was past chairman of the 4th Ward Democratic Party. Dear Father of Mary Beth Holloway, Patrick (Frances) and Michael (Terry) Holloway; dear grandfather of Seamus, Brendan and Brian; fond brother of Gerald (Pauline), Florence (Paul) Penland and Donald (Lois) Holloway. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 8, at St. James XII Church, Cooperstown, Wis., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a mass to follow at 11 a.m.; interment in St. James Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Visiting Nurse Association, Mobile Meals or Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic would be appreciated. Green Bay Press Gazette - Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 - page B4
MARGARET M. HOLLOWAY Margaret (Peg) Holloway (nee Dewane), formerly of Cooperstown, Wis., died December 31, 1995 at her residence in Greenfield, Wis. She was born December 26, 1915 in Cooperstown. Peg was a retiree of Ideals Publishing Co. and a longtime volunteer of St. Luke Medical Center. She is survived by her children Mary Beth, Patrick (Francis) and Michael (Terry); grandchildren, Seamus, Brendan, Brian and Ellerton; further survived by other relatives and many dear neighbors and friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown with visitation from 10 a.m. at the Church; Interment to follow at St. James Church Cemetery; Funeral service by Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel, Greenfield, Wis. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wed. January 3, 1996 - page B2
JOHANNA HOULIHAN (d. 1911) Notes From Stangelville: Mrs. Hoolihan (sic), an old resident of this community, died last Tuesday. Her death was due to blood poisoning. Deceased was about 80 years of age. She was buried Friday from St. James' Catholic church in Cooperstown of which she was a strict member. She leaves behind two sons, Patrick and Thomas, and one daughter, Mrs. John Melody and three grandchildren.. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 20, 1911 pg. 8
PAT HOULIHAN Patrick Houlihan, 77, retired Kewaunee farmer, died Friday evening at a Milwaukee hospital where he had been a patient for the past four years. Mr. Houlihan suffered a stroke four years ago and had been unable to speak since that time. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, the Rev. W.T. Williams, officiating. Mr. Houlihan was born in 1869 in Franklin, Kewaunee county. He never married. Survivors are a nephew, James Melody of Milwaukee; two nieces, Bernice Melody of Milwaukee and Sister M. Jovita of St. Louis, Mo. A brother, Tom and a sister, Mrs. John Melody preceded their brother in death. The body may be viewed at the DeWane funeral home in Stangelville, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this evening and 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, March 8, 1947 - page 2
THOMAS HOULIHAN Overcome by the heat while attending Mass at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, Stangelville, yesterday morning, Tom Houlihan, 73, farmer, Denmark route 1, died several hours later in a hotel across the street from the church. He was taken to the hotel when he collapsed. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the St. James church in Cooperstown. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Houlihan was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee county. Survivors include a brother, Patrick with whom he lived and two nieces and a nephew. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, July 13, 1936 - page 2
DARLENE M. HULTGREN Mrs. Kenneth (Darlene) Hultgren, 20, Rt. 1, Denmark, died Monday at a Green Bay hospital after a long illness. The former Darlene Kudick was born Feb. 23, 1959 in Green Bay to Mrs. Frances Kudick and the late Leonard Kudick. She graduated from Denmark High School in 1977. Survivors are her husband; one son, Eric; two brothers, Myron and Gerald, both of Rt. 1, Denmark; one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Colwell, Kaukauna, her mother, Mrs. Frances Kudick, Rt. 1, Denmark. Friends may call at Proko Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., after 3 p.m. today. Prayer service 8 this evening; Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1979 - page B10
EVELYN JIRIKOVEC Mrs. Evelyn Jirikovec, 61, owner and operator of Jim's Bar, Maribel, died Sunday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jirikovec, nee Evelyn Pelishek, was born May 3, 1909, in the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Adolph Pelishek and Mrs. Frances Pelishek. She was married to Wencel Jirikovec June 26, 1928, at New Denmark. He preceded her in death in February of 1961. Mrs. Jirikovec was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. James Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, her mother, with whom she had been residing, a brother, Leonard, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Victor Herrmann, of Whitelaw and Mrs. Elmer Behnke of Fond du Lac, and four grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where a Rosary will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening and prayer service at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970
WENCEL JIRIKOVEC Wencel Jirikovec, 57, of Maribel, a prominent musician and tavern operator in the Manitowoc County area, died Wednesday evening at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Town of Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jirikovec was born March 26, 1903, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of Adam and Catherine Karbon Jirikovec. His father preceded him in death. He was a member of the Musicians Union of Manitowoc and played in the orchestras of Paul Gosz, Mike Yindra, Quiren Kohlbeck, Pelishek's Brass Band and, for the past 25 years, was with the Romy Gosz orchestra. He married Evelyn Pelishek June 26, 1928, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, New Denmark. He was a member ofZCBJ Lodge and of the Eagles Club of Manitowoc. He was supervisor in the Town of Cooperstown for 12 years. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Leonard and Paul at home; a daughter, Arlene at home; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Jirikovec at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Linsmeir of Kellnersville, Mrs. Libbie Ruzek of Denmark and Mrs. Emil Stoklesa of Milwaukee. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and at 8 and 9 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, February 2, 1961 pg. T-7
APRIL ANN JOHNSON April Ann Johnson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Johnson, of 1605 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Holy Family Hospital. Committal services were held Monday in St. James Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. Survivors include her parents, William and Mariann Cookle Johnson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Superior and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Cookle of Manitowoc. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, March 28, 1978 - page 3
CHARLES JOHNSON CHARLES JOHNSON of Gibson died on Friday of last week. His family contracted the measles and he himself was taken down with the disease. He had apparently recovered but had a relapse and died. His sister’s family was also afflicted with the same disease and she also was stricken and died within half an hour of her brother’s death. Charles was 37 years of age and his sister 33. Both were married and leave families. John Johnson, chairman of the town is their brother. ********** (Manitowoc county death index: 1887 Jul 15 JOHNSON Charles v.3 p.240 ********** Charles Johnson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Charles Johnson Event Type Death Event Date 1887 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 39 Marital Status Married Race white Occupation farming Birth Year (Estimated) 1848 Birthplace Ireland Cemetery St. James Cath. Cemetery Spouse's Name Mary Rudy "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Charles Johnson, 1887; citing Death, Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ********* Charles Johnsen Wisconsin, Death Records Name Charles Johnsen Event Type Death Event Date 1887 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 37 Marital Status Married Race white Occupation farmer Birth Date Oct 1849 Birth Year (Estimated) 1850 Birthplace Milwaukee, Wis. Burial Place Cooperstown Cemetery St James Cemetery Father's Name Charles Johnsen Mother's Name Sarah Johnsen Spouse's Name Many Johnsen "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Charles Johnsen, 1887; citing Death, Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ********** Charley Johnson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Charley Johnson Event Type Death Event Date 1887 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 39 Marital Status Married Race white Occupation farming Birth Date 12 Sep 1848 Birth Year (Estimated) 1848 Birthplace Gibson, Man. Co. Cemetery St. J. Burial Grounds Father's Name Charley Johnson Mother's Name Sarah Johnson Spouse's Name Maria Johnson
KIMBERLY & SARAH JOHNSON Sara Clare Johnson and Kimberly Sue Johnson, infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Johnson of 1605 Kellner St., Manitowoc, were born and died Tuesday afternoon, May 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown, Wis. The Rev. John Blaha will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Sara and Kimberly were born May 4, 1982, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, daughters of William R. and Mariann K. Cookle Johnson. Survivors include their parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Cookle of Manitowoc, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Superior. They were preceded in death by a sister, April An, March 24, 1978. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1982 P. 3
BERNADINE KANE Bernadine C. Kane (O’Hearn), 95, Denmark, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Allouez. She was born Sept. 4, 1905 in Maple Grove to the late John and Margaret (Mangin) O’Hearn. She married Thomas H. Kane on June 24, 1930 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. They enjoyed 48 years together. They operated a dairy farm near Denmark all of their lives. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1978. She will be sadly missed by her seven children, Robert (LaVerne), Tom Kane Jr., Denmark; Lucille Lane, Doris (Jim) Halbrook, Green Bay; Bernadine (Bill) Van De Yacht, DePere; Mary (John) Roberts, Racine; and Dorothy (Ronald) Van Patten, Menomonee Falls. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, Sue (Dave)Bartel; Amy (Russ) Carpenter; Beth (Bill)Wright; Tim (Paula) Holbrook, Mary (Phil) Hudson; Julie (Steve) Sipiorski; Kelly (Tammy) Kane; Robbie (Kay) Kane; Shawn Kane; Carrie (Mike) Schultz; Kris Kane; Chad Kane; Shannon Kane; Todd (Renee) Roberts; Lisa (Dave) Alpert; Troy (Heidi) Roberts; Jay (Joelle) Roberts; Kyle Roberts; Terri Van Patten; Brad Van Patten; Ryan Kane; Tom (Tracy) Van De Yacht; Tammy (John) Fricker; Tracy (Mark) Capomaccio; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Margaret Kane, Green Bay. Bernadine was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Kane, a sister, Coral (Raymond) Kane; two brothers, Harold and Paul O’Hearn; three sisters-in-law, Margaret (Tom) Scanlan; Sarah (Lloyd) Rasmussen; sister M. Carmen; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Mary) Kane and Henry Kane. She loved baking bread, gardening and especially praying. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always there for us and will be sadly missed by all. Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 at Knutson-cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty Hwy R, Denmark, from 4 to 8 p.m.; Parish prayer service 7;15 p.m. at the funeral home; On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, visitation will continue directly at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown from 9 a.m. until time of Mass; Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating; Interment in the parish cemetery. The family wishes to thank Dr. Sinclair and her staff of Prevea Clinic, St. Vincent Hospital and Home Health Care Service. Green Bay Press Gazette -Monday, Sept. 18, 2000 - page B4 ******** Rev. W. H. Grace performed the ceremony at the St. Patrick's church at Maple Grove this morning at nine o'clock when Miss Bernadyne C. O'Hearn became the bride of Thomas H. Kane. Miss O'Hearn is the daughter of John O'Hearn of Franklin and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kane of Cooperstown. The sister of the bride, Miss Coral O'Hearn was the maid of honor with Raymond Kane acting as best man. A reception at the home of the bride followed the ceremony and a dinner and supper was served to thirty-five.Shortly after the supper the couple left on a two week's honeymoon to Chicago and Hammond, Ind. After July 6, they will make their home on a farm near Denmark. the bride is a graduate of the local high school. Manitowoc Herald News - June 24, 1930 - page 8
DENNIS KANE Dennis Kane, 29, of Cooperstown, died shortly before midnight Sunday as the result of a car accident near his home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kane was born Nov. 19, 1943, at Green Bay, son of Keneth and Mary Dewane Kane. He was graduated from Premontre High School, Green Bay, and Northeast Technical School. He married Kay Knuth Sept. 21, 1968, at Cooperstown. He was employed by Tecumseh Mf. Co., New Holstein. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the D of I Rosary will be at 4 p.m. and Wake service at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 5, 1973
EDWARD KANE Edward Kane Sr., 77, of Rt. 3, Denmark, died early Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He suffered a heart attack at his home Monday evening and was taken to the hospital where he never regained consciousness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stark, Brown County. The Rev. Richard Shafer will officiate and burial will be in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. Mr. Kane was born Sept. 29, 1882, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, on the farm where he became ill Monday evening, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Barney Kane. He married Mayme Bartelme Sept. 24, 1908, at Cooperstown. She died in 1925. Mr. Kane was a farmer and lived his entire life in the Denmark area. Survivors include a son, Edward Jr., of Green Bay; two brothers, James and Michael of Rt. 3, Denmark; a sister, Lottie Kane of Rt. 3, Denmark; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1959 P.32
HELEN KANE Mrs. Helen Kane, 84, who lived with her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Scanlan, at 707 Huron St., Manitowoc, the past five years, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient one day. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kane, the former Helen Doolan, was born May 4, 1883, in the Town of Morrison, daughter of the late Bart and Sarah Watt Doolan. She was married to Henry Kane at Stark June 3, 1905, and the couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown. He died in 1931. She was a member of St. James' Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Scanlan, of Manitowoc, Sister Mary Carmen, of Chicago, and Mrs. Lloyd Rasmussen, of Rt. 1, Denmark; three sons, Thomas and Kenneth, of Rt. 3, Denmark, and Henry of Green Bay; four sisters, Mrs. John Keehan, Mrs. Henry Wittig and Miss Margaret Kane, of Green Bay, and Mrs. Leo Lee, of DePere; 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 Saturday and Sunday evenings. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 27, 1967 P.5 (14 May 1883/May 1967/SSDI)
HENRY KANE HENRY M. KANE, COOPERSTOWN, DIES OF STROKE A stroke of apoplexy, suffered by Henry M. Kane, 54, prominent town of Cooperstown farm owner living near Stark, caused his death at about 9:30 o’clock this morning. He was striken as he was on his way to repair fences on his farm, his widow finding his lifeless body when she went to talk to him and an examination by a physician revealed that death was due to a stroke. When the body was discovered it was lying face downward on the ground and it was feared that the man may have fallen in a faint and suffocated but an examination by the physician called to the home and by Coroner W.G. Kemper, who came to the scene with Sheriff Herman Carstens in response to a telephone call, revealed the cause of death. Mr. Kane was 54 years of age last February 22 and spent 45 years of his life on the farm on which he died. He was born in Brown County and moved near Stark with his parents when he was but nine years of age. On June 8, 1904 he married Miss Helen Doolan of the town of Morrison, Brown County and she with six children, Thomas at Cooperstown, Kenneth, Henry Jr., Margaret, Mary and Sarah, all at home survive him. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet. Manitowoc Herald News - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1931 - page 1 ********* FARMER FOUND DEAD IN FIELD Henry Kane, Cooperstown, Dies of Apoplexy Coroner W. G. Kemper, pronounced the death of Henry Kane, Town of Cooperstown farmer, shortly before noon today, the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Sheriff Herman Carstens and Coroner Kemper were called to the Kane farm, one mike, east of Stark, when Kane’s body was found on his farm, the head buried in sand. It was at first believed possible that the death was a suicide. Mr. Kane, 54 year old farmer, was repairing a fence when he was seized with the stroke. Neighbors called Mrs. Kane’s attention to the fact that hogs owned by the Kane’s were in their garden. Mrs. Kane called her husband and receiving no response she investigated and discovered his body hear the fence. Dr. Kemper expressed the belief that death might have occurred before 11 o’clock although his body was not found until an hour later. The deceased has a number of married children. Manitowoc Evening Times - Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1931 - page 1
KENNETH KANE Kenneth Kane, 75, Rt. 3, Denmark, died Thursday morning at home. He was born March 12, 1910 in the Town of Cooperstown to the late Henry and Helen (Doolan) Kane. In September, 1939 he married the former Mary DeWane in Cooperstown. Mr. Kane operated the home farm since 1944. He was a former Supervisor for the Town of Cooperstown and a former member of the Denmark Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Mary; three daughters, Patricia and James Mack, Beaver Dam; Sheila Kilmer, Detroit, Mich.; Rosemary Roedig, Indianapolis, Ind.; three sons, Brian and Nancy Kane, Green Bay; Maurice and Barbara Kane, Denmark; Kevin and Lana Kane, Green Bay; one daughter-in-law, Kay Peterson, Denmark; two sisters-in-law, Bernadine Kane, Denmark; Margaret (Peg) Kane, Green Bay; 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis; two brothers, Thomas and Henry (Bud) Kane. Friends may call at the DeWane-Zoromski Funeral Home, Denmark, from 3 to 9 p.m. today and until 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Daughters of Isabella rosary service 4 p.m. today; Parish wake service 8 p.m.; Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. John Blaha officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Friday, Jan. 24, 1986
LUCILLE B. KANE Lucille B. Kane, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Kane and Bernadine C. (O'Hearn) Kane, entered eternal life on August 2, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her devoted son, Ryan J. Kane, brothers, Robert T. (LaVerne) Kane and Tom J. Kane, both of Denmark and sisters, Mary (Jack) Roberts (FL), Dorothy (Ron) Van Patten (Menominee Falls), Bernadine (Bill) Van de Yacht (Ledgeview) and brother-in-law, Jim Halbrook (Allouez). She is further survived by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, godsons, Tom Van De Yacht, Kyle Roberts and Joe Kane and special cousin, Shala (Kane) Kilmer and dear friends, Vivian (Stodola) and Alan Schaetz. She was preceded into eternal life by her parents, sister, Doris (Kane) Halbrook, godson, Tyler J. Kane, nieces, Grace Bernadine Fricker and Jolle Roberts, two miscarriages, and numerous aunts and uncles and special friend, Mary Grace (Kapinos) Tomchek. Lucille was born on a dairy farm near Cooperstown during a simpler time at home and without a doctor. Her Uncle Henry (Bud) Kane had to pick up the doctor at St. Mary's Stark Catholic Church, but by the time they arrived, Lu had already arrived on the scene. Although her three older sisters were thrilled with the newest arrival, her brother Bob cried because he wanted a brother. Lucille loved children and through her many years of teaching touched the lives of so many. To her Native American friends at the Oneida Nation Turtle Elementary School, she says "Yaw ko". She has learned so much about your culture and ways and loves you all. Lucille would like to thank the following for all of their help: Father Bob Kabat, Father Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep, Ann Froelich, members of the Prayer Chain, and Barb Loritz of St. Matthew Parish; Green Bay Doctors, Eugene Schmitz, Kohl, Leestra, Ryan and Jonathan Tammela and Dr. Janet Raider of Froedtert Hospital; dear family and friends included Dr. Dan DeGroot and Amy and Doug Polasky; and Doug Van Iten and staff at Pro Fittness, Allouez for their encouragement and joy-filled workouts. As a former Realtor, Lucille signed the most real estate transaction ever possible…that of Eternal Life. Her life will be celebrated on Thursday, August 6 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 130 S. Matthew St., Allouez. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. She will be laid to rest at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Cooperstown. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. As Lucille appreciated the simple beauty of nature, in lieu of sending flowers, she invites those who attend her celebration of life to bring a flower from your woods, garden or field and fill the empty vases that will be waiting. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 - page 7A
MARY J. KANE Mary (DeWane) Kane, 84, a former Cooperstown resident, died Saturday afternoon September 30, 1995 at a Green Bay nursing home. The daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes (Geimer) DeWane was born September 29, 1911 in Cooperstown where she was a lifelong resident. Mary was a graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers College and Silver Lake College. She taught at Cooperstown Grade School as well as at St. Mary’s School in DePere. On September 16, 1939, the former Mary DeWane and Kenneth Kane were married at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Survivors include her children; three daughters, Patricia and Jim Mack, Beaver Dam, Sheila Kilmer, Beverly Hills, Mich., Rosemary and Danny Roedig, Orlando, Fla.; three sons, Brian and Nancy Kane, Maurice Kane, Kevin and Lana Kane, all of Green Bay; a daughter-in-law, Kay (Mark) Peterson, Green Bay; 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Leiker, Manitowoc; Dorothy and Ed Wacek, Denmark; sister-in-law, Val DeWane, Valders; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Dennis; three sisters and three brothers, Margaret Simon, Katherine Zeddies, Agnes Krejcie, Sheridan DeWane, Edward DeWane and John DeWane. Friends may call at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty Hwy R, Denmark, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and prior to the funeral Saturday until the cortege leaves for church; Parish prayer service 7 p.m. Friday; Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with Father Ronald Columbo officiating; Burial in parish cemetery; In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Green Bay Press Gazette -Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995 - page B2
MAY M. (BARTELME) KANE Denmark Star Route news section: Sorrow was once more called home to us, when death entered the home of Ed Kane, taking from them the wife and mother. Mrs. Kane, nee Mayme Bartelme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bartelme was born in Gibson in 1886 where she spent all her girlhood at the home of her parents. In 1907 she was married to Ed Kane who with one son Ed. Jr. survives her. Mrs. Kane had been ailing for a number of years. Feeling as well as usual the past few weeks, she was taken violently ill on Thursday morning. Saturday she was rushed to the hospital at Green Bay where she died before midnight. She is also survived by her parents and four brothers Michael, Charles, Dave and John all residing here. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was at the Cooperstown cemetery. The pallbearers were Matthew and Jacob Miller, James Finnel, Thomas Bradley, Thomas Ryan and George McKnight. Out of town people at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Geimer, Mrs. Schroeder and Miss Reinhart of Two Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. John Bartelme, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pellett, Mrs. Joseph Williams and Mrs. Felton of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 20, 1925 P.9
THOMAS KANE (d. 1978) Thomas H. Kane, 70, Rt. 3, Denmark, died Wednesday evening at a local hospital. The son of the late Henry and Helen (Doolan) Kane was born Feb. 8, 1908 in the Town of Cooperstown. He was a dairy farmer all of his life. He married Bernadine O’Hearn June 24, 1930 in Maple Grove. Mr. Kane was a member of the Denmark Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society, and the A.D.A. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert, Denmark; Thomas Jr., on the home farm; five daughters, Mrs. James (Doris) Halbrook and Miss Lucille, both of Green Bay; Mrs. John (Mary) Roberts, Racine; Mrs. Ronald (Dorothy) Van Patten, Menomenee; Mrs. William (Bernadine) Van De Yacht, DePere; one brother, Kenneth, Denmark; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Scanlon, Manitowoc; Sister M. Carmen, Green Bay; Mrs. Lloyd (Sarah) Rasmussen, Denmark; 25 grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Friday. Wake service 8 Friday evening; Rosary 8:30 Friday evening by the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - July 6, 1978 - page B13
THOMAS J. KANE (d. 2017) Thomas J. Kane, 73, the son of the late Thomas H. Kane and Bernadine C. (O'Hearn) Kane, entered into eternal life on April 25. He was born on July 15, 1943. Thomas grew up on the family farm in Denmark and lived there until his passing. Thomas's greatest joys were cultivating the land, nurturing his animals, having lively discussions with neighbors, going for a Sunday drive, and sharing ice cream treats with his many nieces and nephews. Tom lived a truly humble life and practiced faith and love of family daily. Thomas (Tom) was a honor graduate of Denmark High School and also graduated from Manitowoc Teacher's College. He taught grade school for a few years before the farm called him back. Although his teaching career ended too soon, he was a teacher at heart. Whether it was teaching his nephews carpentry or welding, or engineering a new piece of equipment with pipes he found at the dump, he was always willing to use everyday opportunities for others to learn. To Tom, ones man's junk was always another man's treasure. Thomas is survived by his loving siblings Robert (LaVerne) Kane (Denmark), Mary (Jack) Roberts (Florida), Dorothy (Ronald) VanPatten (Menomonee Falls), Bernadine (William) Van De Yacht (De Pere). And brother in-law, James Halbrook (Green Bay). He is further survived by his special dog, Shiloh, twenty four nieces and nephews, numerous grand-nieces and nephews, and many other dear friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bernadine, his dear sisters, Doris Halbrook and Lucille Kane, nephew, Tyler Kane and John L. Fricker and close friends, Wallis VanderKinter and Rueben Schley. He was further greeted into eternal life by his favorite four legged friends, Reggie, Murph, and Jake. Family and friends may visit at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 County Road R, Cooperstown, on Friday, May 5, from 11:00am until 1:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00pm with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home of Denmark is assisting the family. A special thank you goes to his devoted brother, Robert, for his daily 9 a.m. visits to Tom and his second family, Kelly, Tammy, Ross, Brittney (Nick Schmidt) and Cody (Courtney Cornette), Owen and Emmett (Schmidt) and Cashton Kane, who brightened his every day. The glisten in Tom's eyes and the smile on his face after telling a good story will always be remembered. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 28, 2017
TYLER G. KANE Tyler Kane, 20, Rt. 3, Denmark, died early Sunday morning as the result of a car accident. He was born Aug. 26, 1966 in Green Bay to Robert and LaVerne (Hettmann) Kane. He graduated from Denmark High School in 1986 and had been employed by Green Bay Dressed Beef. Survivors include his parents, Robert and LaVerne; five brothers and one sister-in-law, Kelly, Rt. 3, Denmark; Robert Jr. and Kaye Kane, Rt. 2, Denmark; Shawn, Chad and Shannon Kane, all of Rt. 3, Denmark; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Julie and Steve Siporski, Dixon, Ill.; Carrie and Kris Kane, both of Rt. 3, Denmark; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edward Hettman, DePere; two nephews, Craig Siporski and Travis Kane; one niece, Alison Siporski. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today; Parish wake service 8 p.m.; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Michael Clifford officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Monday, Aug. 17, 1987 - page C6
EARL J. KEEHAN Earl J. Keehan, 70, Maribel, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at his family farm. He was born May 6, 1930 in Green Bay, to the late Michael and Helen (Reedy) Keehan. He married Vernice Stedl on Nov. 28, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vernice; children, Patricia (Richard) Donovan, Thomas (Donna) Keehan, Jayne (Bruce) Lange, all of Denmark; James (Special friend Naomi), Green Bay; Donna (Jeffrey) Bouschart, DePere; Diane (Christopher) Oakley, Evanston, Ill.; grandchildren: Sara (Rodney) Pennings, Dana Donovan (and special friend, Kurt), Brock Donovan, Heidi Wenner, Bridget Keehan, Michalle Keehan, Nathan Lange, Nicole Lange, Santana Keehan and Ryann Oakley; great-granddaughter, Addisyn Pennings; sisters, Delores Loberger, Green Bay; Kathryn (Rex) Rasmussen, Denmark; Theresa (Lou) Carroll, Beaver Falls, Penn.; sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Keehan, Denmark; Shirley Keehan, Denmark; and Marlene Keehan, Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph, Michael Jr. and Gerald; sisters, Joan, Louella and Florence. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 8, 2000 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Knutson/Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark, (920)863-2411. Parish prayer service will be at 8:45 p.m; Visitation will continue on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at St. james Catholic Church, Cooperstown, from 9 a.m. until the time of services; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. at the church, with Father Ronald Colombo officiating; Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Viking Rescue, the staff of Holy Family Memorial Hospital and the many neighbors and friends who have supported them in their time of grief. Green Bay Press Gazette - Friday,Dec. 8, 2000 - page B4
VERNICE ANN KEEHAN Vernice Ann Keehan, age 77, Denmark, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at Bernemann Nursing Home. She was born on Jan. 8, 1934, in Manitowoc County, daughter to the late Joseph and Anna (Brey) Stedl, and grew up in Menchalville. She married Earl J. Keehan, Nov. 28, 1951, in Kellnersville, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000. Vernice was a proud homemaker raising her six children. They resided on the family farm on Keehan Road in Maribel. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, and Hickory Grove Homemakers. Vernice enjoyed gardening, reading, decorating for the holidays, shopping trips with her daughters, phone calls from her sisters, and especially loved spending time with her family. She had a love for singing and listening to country music, and fond memories of her travels. Cooking and baking were her specialty; she loved entertaining friends and family—no one ever left home hungry. She will be deeply missed by her six children: Patricia (Richard) Donovan, Denmark, Thomas (Donna) Keehan, Maribel, Jayne (Bruce) Lange, Denmark, James (Special friend: Naomi Renard) Keehan, Maribel, Donna (Jeffrey) Keehan-Bouschart, Phoenix, Ariz., and Diane (Christopher Oakley) Keehan, Evanston, Ill.; twelve grandchildren: Sara (Rodney) Pennings, Dana (Kurt) Koszarek, Brock (fiancée Tara Koslovsky) Donovan, Bridget (Benjamin) Witt, Michelle Keehan, Heidi Wenner, Nate Lange, Nicole Lange, Santana Keehan, Ryann Oakley, Erin Oakley, and Joslyn Oakley; six great-grandchildren: Addisyn, Brayden, Cullen, Quinn, Emersyn, and Kade; two sisters, Claire Kath and Gertrude Rivst; and one brother: Michael Stedl; great nephew, Troy Tuschel, who lived and helped on the family farm; and her Godchildren: LuAnn Decker, Alan Loberger and David Keehan. In addition to her parents and husband, Vernice was preceded in death by her four brothers: Walter, Victor, Joseph and Clarence Stedl; and three sisters: Florence Podrabsky, Marie Guex, and Helen Princl. Friends may call Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m., at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, at the funeral home, from 9 a.m. until the procession leaves for St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday at church with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Bellin Hospital, especially Dr. James, Dr. Manske, and Dr. Clemens, Bornemann Nursing Home, Fr. Ron Colombo, Sister Gerri Krautkramer; Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, and all the family and friends for the kindness and compassion shown to Vernice and her family during her short illness. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 9, 2011
RICHARD KEENAN Name: Keenan, Richard D.: 12/8/1877 B.: 9/7/1861 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 16 Yrs. (Sep. 7) B.P.: Coop. Wis. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. L. Rossochwitz Spouse: F.: John Keenan M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.234 ********* (Richard Keenan/son of John Keenan and Margaret O'Brien/b. 7 Sept. 1861/ d. 8 Dec. 1877/age 16 yrs./cause: measles)
AFRA KELLNER Mrs. Afra Kellner, --, of Denmark, Wisconsin, died at her home Friday evening of a heart attack. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark, the Rev. C. –illegible--officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. She was born September 22, 1888 at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bartelme. She later married Mr. Kellner who preceded her in death. She was past president of the All Saints Altar Society and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, American Legion Auxiliary and the All Saints Mission Society. Survivors include a son, Jerome of Denmark; three brothers, Leo of Los Angeles, Eugene and Benedict of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Ambrose O’Hearn of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis Kriwanek and Mrs. John Wellner of Denmark and Mrs. Gordon Franke of Milwaukee and two grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Frank Zachek of Denmark died in 1954. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock Sunday and Monday evenings. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, June 1, 1957 - page 13 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Afra Kellner of Denmark who died Friday will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Al Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. The Rev. C.A. Dionne will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 12, 1957 ******** COOPERSTOWN SEES PRETTY WEDDING EVENT Bartelme-Kellner Nuptials Celebrated in that Village A pretty church wedding was solemnized at St. James Church at Cooperstown at 9 o'clock this morning when Afra Bartelme and Ed Kellner were married in the presence of a large party of relatives and friends, Rev. Dusold officiating. The bride was beautifully gowned in white charmeouse crepe and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Olive Kellner, who wore a pink crepe de chien dress and carried pink carnations. George Bartelme was groomsman. After the ceremony at the church the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner was served, the home being beautifully decorated with carnations and lilies of the valley, the effect being carried out in pink and white. The bride is a daughter of John Bartelme of Cooperstown and is well known in this city where she has a host of friends. The groom is a son of Michael J. Kellner of Kellnersville and is associated with the firm of M. Kellner & Sons in business and is one of the county's progressive, hustling young businessmen. Mr. and Mrs. Kellner departed on a honeymoon trip this afternoon and will visit at the Bartelme ranch at Bowman, N.D.,, where two of the bride's brothers are located. They will be at home to friends after June 1. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 6, 1913 - page 8
EUGENE KELLNER Larrabee News – Many from here attended the funeral of little Eugene Kellner at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald News - Wed, Nov. 8, 1922
JAMES KILEY (d. 1960) James Kiley, 76, of 613 S. Madison St., Green Bay, died Tuesday evening in a Green Bay hospital after a month’s illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kiley was born March 16, 1884 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. He was never married and worked as a farm hand in the Denmark area until retiring seven years ago. Since then he had lived in Green Bay with his sister, Mrs. Marie Steffens. Besides his sister, he is survived by three brothers, John and Mike, Green Bay, and Gene, Oakland, Calif. Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o’clock this morning. Rosaries will be recited at 8 o’clock tonight and Thursday. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wed. June 22, 1960 - page 43
MICHAEL KILEY Michael Kiley Dies at Home Michael Kiley, 80, 445 Arndt St., Green Bay, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born June 12, 1892 in the Town of Franklin to the late James and Julia Lawler Kiley. He did farm work all his life. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, John E., Green Bay and Eugene, Oakland, Calif. Funeral services are being held this Thursday morning at St. James Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The DeWane Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 6, 1962 ******** BOY MAY DIE AS RESULT OF INJURY Pinioned Against Wall of Stall by Horse He was Feeding at Cooperstown Michael Killey, a youth of 24, residing two miles north of Cooperstown, may die from injuries which he sustained when he was pinioned against the wall of a stall by a horse which he was feeding Thursday, Killey having been crowed against the wall by the animal before he could make his escape. The lad was found lying unconscious in the stall a half hour after he entered the stables to attend too the chores and was removed to the house where he remained unconscious for four hours. Physicians who attended the youth found that the chest had been badly crushed and the injuries are of a character to make his condition most critical, there being little hope that he can survive. Killey resides in the Town of Franklin in Kewaunee County just across the line of Manitowoc County and he is well known at Cooperstown and throughout the northern section of the county. He has been unable to tell the details of the accident in which he was injured but from the injury and the position in which he was found, leads to the belief that the accident was as described. The horse is a restless animal and Killey was probably attemption to pass out of the stall when the horse caught him against the wall. That the lad was not trampled upon while lying unconscious underneath the hoofs of the animal is considered fortunate. Killey was found by his uncle Michael Lawley. Manitowoc Daily Herald – Fri., Nov. 2, 1906
PATRICK KILEY Notes From Stangelville: Mr. Patrick Kiley, one of the earliest pioneers of Stangelville, died last Tuesday. Deceased was a native of Ireland. He came to this country when this locality was a wilderness and settled on a farm, where he lived until he sold it to his son James. The last twelve years he lived with his daughter Mrs. James Finnel where he died at the ripe age of ninety-eight years. His wife preceded him in death some five years ago. The funeral was held Friday from St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown of which the deceased was a strict member. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Many neighbors and friends attended the funeral for the deceased was well liked and respected. He leaves behind one son James and one daughter, Mrs. James Finnel to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 16, 1911 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Cooperstown: Patrick Kiley, one of the oldest settlers of the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., was laid to rest in the St. James cemetery. He leaves a daughter and son to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 16, 1911 pg. 8
KENNETH CHUCK JR. KIMBALL Kenneth C. (Chuck) Kimball Jr., 18 of Rt. 1, Maribel, died this morning as a result of an automobile accident in Manitowoc County. He was born June 10, 1962 in Green Bay to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Kimball Sr. Kenneth was a senior at Denmark High School. His mother is the former Lois Goral. Survivors are his parents, three brothers, Kevin, Kelly and Kip, all at home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Goral, Green Bay; paternal grandfather, George Kimball, Rhinelander; aunts and uncles. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 East Mason St., from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with the funeral on Thursday; Prayer service 7:15 p.m. Wednesday; Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Dec. 30, 1980
CLIFFORD KING VETERAN DIES IN CHAIR AS HE SMOKES PIPE While smoking his pipe and seated in a big arm chair at his home in Cooperstown Sunday evening, Clifford King, aged 86 years, one of the few remaining Civil War veterans in the country, passed away. His housekeeper, who went to arouse him, thinking he was asleep, found that he had passed away. The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of the county and served throughout the Civil war with a Wisconsin regiment. Mrs. King (line illegible) number of years ago and there are no surviving children. Funeral service will be held Wednesday morning from the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown, with burial at Green Bay. ******** (Note: The newspaper was in error about the burial..his stone is in this cemetery.) ******** PIONEER FAMILIES OF COUNTY HOLD HAPPY REUNIION AT HOME OF CLIFFORD KING AT COOPERSTOWN Members of two pioneer families of Manitowoc County, Aldrich- King , linked by marriage, held a happy reunion at the home of Clifford King at Cooperstown, nine members of the two families and a number of other guests being present for a four course dinner that was served. An orchestra was present to furnish music for the occasion which brought together pioneer residents in other localities. Members o f the King family present of Copperstown, Mrs. Edward Peterson, Green Bay and Joseph King of Milwaukee while the Aldrich family was represented by Mrs. Clifford King, Cooperstown, Mrs. Thos. Smith, of ?, Wis., Mrs. E. Ording, Green Bay and Mrs. Dimmer of Denmark. Eight of the guests on the occasion were present at the marriage fifty-two years ago April of Henry Aldrich and Mary King. Both Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich died several years ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Apr. 24, 1914 - page 1 ******** The following is Clifford's wife: WIDELY KNOWN WOMAN PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES Mrs. Clifford King, 84, Is Laid to Rest at Green Bay Today. Mr. King, 85, Survives Funeral services for Mrs. Helen King, nee Aldridge, wife of Clifford King of Cooperstown, were held this afternoon at Green Bay. Mrs. King passed away at Cooperstown Monday morning at the age of 83 at the King homestead on which she had passed more than 58 years of her life. She was well known throughout Manitowoc and Brown counties. Mrs. King was born near what is now Maribel Caves and spent the early days of her life there, marrying Clifford King in 1869, at which time they removed to a farm near Cooperstown where they have since lived, more than 58 years. Mr. King, Civil War veteran, survives and is past his 85th year. He is a member of the Walker Post of the G.A.R. of this city. ???? children were born to the Kings, and the only surviving relatives of Mrs. King are two sisters, Mrs. Zimmer and Mrs. Ording of Green Bay. Interment was made at Woodlawn cemetery in Green Bay, the funeral procession having left Cooperstown at 12:15 today. Manitowoc Herald News, April 14, 1927 p.2
LUCY KING Cooperstown: Mrs. King, one of the first to settle in our village, died Wednesday. The deceased was 81 years of age. Her remains were interred at the St. James' cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 13, 1902 pg. 5 ******** A CARD OF THANKS We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in the sickness and death of our mother Lucy King also to the choir who rendered such fine music. Clifford King and Family Cooperstown, March 11, 1902 Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 20, 1902 pg. 1 ******** Cooperstown: At her residence in Cooperstown, March 5, 1902, Mrs. Lucy King aged 81 is dead. The subject of this sketch, was born at Ogdensburg, New York, March 8, 1821. She was of French parentage. At an early age, she, with her parents removed to Canada where she resided for several years. Removing from Canada to Wisconsin, which was then a territory they settled at a place which is now Green Bay and where they made their home. At the age of 17 she was married to the late Clifford King, who died in 1861. They resided in Green Bay about six years; here a son and daughter were born. The year following she, whit her husband came to Cooperstown, they being the second family to locate, Mr. Allee being the first. They opened a hotel known as King's House, and many is the weary and footsore traveler who has found rest and hospitality beneath their roof. She was mother of seven children, five sons and two daughters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, the eldest daughter dying a little more than a year ago. Mrs. King was a devout wife, a kind, indulgent mother and a faithful friend; she leaves a sacred memory to her children who feel their loss in her going. She was buried at St. James cemetery, Cooperstown March 8, 1902. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 20, 1902 pg. 8 ******** Lucy Goodchild King birth: 9 March 1822 Ogdensburg, N.Y. death: 5 March 1902 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown residence: 1902 Cooperstown father: Anton Goodchild mother: Mary spouse: Clifford King Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRANK KOENIG Frank Koenig, 68, of route 1, Denmark, Kewaunee county farmer, died Friday night at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, following a five weeks illness. He was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county and in 1900 married Miss Mathilda Engeldinger. Survivors are his wife, six sons, Leo and Eli of this city, Walter of Menomonie Falls, Wis., Michael of Denmark, Benjamin of Lincoln and Frank Jr. of Luxemburg; daughter, Mrs. Anton Christoph of Luxemburg; two brothers, George of Denmark and Thomas of Green Bay; sister, Mrs. Wencel Prucha of Tisch Mills; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Wochos funeral home, Denmark and at 9:30 o’clock at the St. James church, Cooperstown. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Sept. 13, 1947 - page 2
MATHILDA KOENIG Mrs. Mathilda Koenig, 87, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Monday, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geimer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Koenig was born June 2, 1877 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Peter and Christina Stadler Engeldinger. She was married to Frank Koenig in 1900 at Cooperstown. She was a member of the Rosary Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Anton (Mary) Christoph of Green Bay; four sons, Leo and Eli of Manitowoc, Mike of Rt. 1, Denmark and Frank of Luxemburg; a brother, Nick, of Rt. 2, Denmark, 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening where at 8 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the Rosary will be recited and at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rosary Society. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, April 27, 1965- page 20
GEORGE KRUMMEL George Krummel, 73, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Krummel was born May 20, 1902 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, son of the late Mathew and Anna Seiner Krummel. He married Julia Stodola June 28, 1932 at Stangelville. He farmed until 20 years ago and was then employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers and Dufeck Mfg. Co. of Denmark. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. James Church. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Delano (Delores) Wanish of Green Bay; two brothers, Mathew of Two Rivers and Louis of Rt. 1, Denmark, two grandchildren and two foster grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 o’clock this Monday afternoon where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 29, 1976- page 3
DELMAR KUBICHEK Delmar Kubichek, 37, Rt. 1, Maribel, died Saturday as the result of an accidental drowning while fishing near the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Kubichek was born Sept. 13, 1934, at Mishicot, son of Louis and Theresa Swada Kubichek. He attended Denmark High School. He was formerly employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and Wisconsin Feeder Pig Co-op. For the past seven years he was employed with the Western Fraternal Life Insurance Co. (formerly W.B.F.A.). He was the district supervisor for the Manitowoc office. He married Nancy Slodeky on April 26, 1958 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. He had resided at Rt. 1, Maribel for the past seven years. He served in the United States Army for six months and was a member of the Denmark Sportsmans Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 3 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1971 ********* Funeral services for Delmar Kubichek, 37, of Rt. 1, Maribel, who died Saturday as the result of an accidental drowning while fishing near the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant, will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Mr. Kubichek married Nancy Sladkey April 26, 1958, at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 18, 1971
ANNA LAWLER Mrs. Dennis Lawler Succumbs In Hospital Mrs. Dennis W. Lawler, 68, 117 S. Oakland avenue, died of complications this morning at a local hospital where she had been a patient since Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's church with interment in Cooperstown. The body is at the Coad funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 this evening. Members of St. Ann's Sanctuary society will say the rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and will attend the services in a body. Survivors are her husband, one son, Herbert Lawler; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Engels, all of Green Bay; two sisters, Miss Mary Melody, Green Bay; Miss Margaret Melody, Cooperstown; two brothers, Patrick Melody, Cooperstown; William Melody, Kaukauna; and four grandchildren. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, August 28, 1939 pg. 8
BRIDGET E. LAWLER Miss Bridget Lawler, 67, dropped dead from the heat in the farm yard of her brother, John, Route 1, Denmark, Monday afternoon. The body of Miss Lawler was found by James Kiley, an employee on the Lawler farm as he walked toward the house from the barn. A physician said death had probably occured a short time before. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the St. James Church, Cooperstown. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors are three brothers, John on the home farm, D.W. and P.H. Lawler, Green Bay and two sisters, Mrs. Dennis Dewane and Mrs. James Dewane, both of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, July 14, 1936 - page 12
DENNIS LAWLER Dennis Lawler Dies; Services Wednesday Dennis W. Lawler, 81, 117 S. Oakland avenue, died in a local hospital this morning. He was a member of both St. Patrick's Holy Name society and the Knights of Columbus. Rosaries will be recited for him at the Coad funeral home at 7:30 this evening and by the Holy Name society at 7:15 Tuesday evening and the Knights of Columbus at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. Survivors include a son, Herbert, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Engels, and six grandchildren, all of Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, with burial in Cooperstown. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, October 6, 1947 pg. 32
IRENE LAWLER Irene Lawler—The death of Miss Irene Lawler, 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lawler, 821 North Broadway, died last evening at a local hospital of Spanish influenza. Arrangements have been made for her funeral which will be held Monday at Cooperstown. Miss Lawler is survived by her parents, one brother, Hurbert, and one sister, Marie. Miss Lawler was employed as stenographer at the Fairmont creamery. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, November 30, 1918 pg. 8
JOHN LAWLER John Lawler, 85, life-time resident of the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, died early today at a Green Bay hospital where he had been a patient for the last year and a half, since he suffered a paralytic stroke. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. at the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown, the Rev. Joseph Bartelme officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is lying in state at the Knutson funeral home at Denmark, and the funeral will be in charge of Lyman E. Dewane. The rosary will be recited each evening at 9 o'clock, from tonight until the day of the funeral. Mr. Lawler was born in the town of Franklin in 1857 and lived there all his life. He operated the homestead farm until three years ago when he sold it to Richard Finnel and continued to live with the Finnels. He never married. Survivors are one brother, Dennis W. Lawler of Green Bay, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dewane of Green Bay and Mrs. J.J. Dewane of Denmark, route 1. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 2, 1942 pg. 2
MARY LAWLER Mary Donavan Lawler Wisconsin, Death Records Name Mary Donavan Lawler Event Type Death Event Date 1904 Event Place Franklin, Kewaunee, Wisconsin Residence Place FRANKLIN, WIS. Gender Female Age 70 Marital Status Widowed Race WHITE Occupation HOUSEWORK Birth Date 1834 Birth Year (Estimated) 1834 Birthplace IRELAND Burial Date 05 Mar 1904 Burial Place COOPERSTOWN, WIS. Cemetery ST. JOS. Father's Name Donavan Father's Birthplace IRELAND Mother's Name Donavan Mother's Birthplace IRELAND Spouse's Name Mich Lawler "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch
MICHAEL LAWLER (d. 1932) Cooperstown News: Mike Lawler, who died at his sister’s home in Green Bay Sunday, was brought here for burial Wednesday at ten o’clock, Rev. Husslein officiating. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, Dec. 3, 1931 - page 9 *Note: Transcription death date is a year off.
ANN LEVENHAGEN Anna J. Levenhagen, age 102, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000 in Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in the Church cemetery. The former Anna Cookle was born on May 14, 1898, in Cooperstown; Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Mleziva) Cookle, and was a life long Cooperstown resident. Anna married Royal Levenhagen at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. Anna and Royal owned and operated a restaurant in Cooperstown for several years. After Royal’s death, Anna worked at the Denmark Bakery, which was owned by her son, until 1972. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown and was their oldest parish member. Anna loved working in her garden where she spent time up to the age of 90. Survivors include her grandchildren, Randall (Carol) Levenhagen, Tomah, William (Joyce) Levenhagen, Neenah, Timothy (Sharon) Levenhagen, Sugarland, Texas, Mark Levenhagen, Denmark, Patrick Levenhagen, Green Bay; eight great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Scott, and Johathan Levenhagen, Troy and Lynn Levenhagen, Rena Winkler, Gregory and Michael Levenhagen; one great great grandchild, Mallory Levenhagen; several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Royal; her children, Roger and Ned Levenhagen; three brothers, John, Floyd, and Aloysius Cookle; two sisters, Mary Cookle and Alice Dewane. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Knutson-Cotter Funeral home, Denmark is assisting the family with arrangements. The family extends a thank you to the entire staff of St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, June 29, 2000 pg. A-2
NED LEVENHAGEN Band Member’s Car Wrecked Near Manitowoc Ned Levenhagen is Victim of Accident in Early Morning Ned P. Levenhagen of Cooperstown, a 25-year-old drummer in the Rudy Plocar band was killed at 2:10 a.m. Monday on Highway 141 overhead just north of the junction of Highway 10, county traffic police reported. His car apparently struck a guard rail and spun around on the highway, throwing Levenhagen out onto the pavement. He was run over by a car driven by (private) of Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Both cars were traveling north. Levenhagen is Manitowoc County’s fifth auto fatality of 1956. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said no inquest is planned unless an investigation by county triffic police produces “other information.” There were no witnesses in the fatality. Dr. Teitgen attributed Levenhagen’s death to cerebral hemorrhage due to a skull fracture. ......(more on other driver) Raining Heavily Dr. Teitgen said the actual moment of Levenhagen’s death is unknown. He may have died when he was thrown to the pavement or death may have been caused by the Gosz car, the coroner said.. It was raining heavily at the time Gosz drove over Levenhagen. County traffic officers said Gosz’ vision could have been hampered by the fact that he was driving up the overhead, which would throw his headlight beams upward. Levenhagen’s car apparently hit the right guard rail and then spun across the highway, pitching out the driver, who was alone in the car. The auto practically disintegrated, Dr. Teitgen said. The radiator was torn out and the front end was demolished. Levenhagen’s body waa “smashed,” the coroner said. ......(names who was next on the scene) Was to Wed in July Levenhagen, who was engaged to marry (private) on July 7, played an engagement with the Plocar band Sunday night at Potter. He was driving home when the accident happened. Levenhagen was employed by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry of Manitowoc. Levenhagen was a well known musician in this area. He played with the Jimmy Nejedly, Genn Heier and Romy Gosz orchestras before joining the Plocar band recently. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Ned Levenhagen was born May ?, 1930 in Denmark, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Levenhagen. As a child he moved with his family to Cooperstown. He was graduated from the St. James Parochial School and the Denmark High School. Survivors include the parents and a brother (private) of Denmark. Friends may call at the (illegible) Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 and 9 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 2, 1956 P.1
ROY LEVENHAGEN Roy Levenhagen, 63, retired businessman, died early Monday morning at his home on Cooperstown. He had been ill about a year. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating and with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Levenhagen was born at Mishicot Aug. 31, 1895, son of the late Henry and Bertha Quistors Levenhagen, He married Anna Cookle at Manitowoc April 18, 1921. During World War I Mr. Levenhagen served with 22nd Company, Sixth Provisional Battalion, Second Provisional Regiment. He was a member of Johnson-Hersman Legion Post of Denmark. Mr. Levenhagen was a plumber and tinsmith by trade and in early years worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Rahr Malting Co. of Manitowoc. In the period 1928-34 he owned and operated a plumbing shop at Denmark. From 1934 to 1942, he operated Cookle Hotel and Tavern at Cooperstown. During World War II he was a foreman in the tinsmith shop at the Sturgeon Bay shipyards. He retired from business in 1955. Surviving are his wife, a son (private) and five grandsons. A son Ned was killed in an automobile accident in Manitowoc County two years ago. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 3, 8 and 9 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 10, 1958 ******** Notes from Maribel: The banns of marriage was announced at St. James' church Sunday for Anna Cookle and Roy Levenhagen. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 20, 1922 p.8
INFANT SON LINZMEIER Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linzmeier Jr., Route 1, Denmark, who died several hours after birth on Thursday. The Rev. James Geenen officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. The DeWane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by a sister, Christine, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linzmeier Sr., Route 2, Cato; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Reynolds, Route 2, Manitowoc; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Rose Terens, Mishicot; maternal great grandfather, Art Reynolds, Manitowoc. Denmark Press - Thursday Aug. 25, 1966 - page 6
WOLFGANG LOBERGER Cooperstown The burial of the late Grampa Loberger was held here Monday. He was 94 years of age at the time of his death and his home was near Pine Grove. Manitowoc Herald News - Jan. 8, 1920 - page 4
ANNA LYONS Mrs. Anna Lyons, 82, of Cooperstown, died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lyons was born Sept. 3, 1880, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary McMahon Bradley. She was married Jan. 23, 1906, to Patrick Lyons of Cooperstown. Her husband preceded her in death in 1943. The couple had farmed in the Cooperstown area. Mrs. Lyons was a member of Christian Mothers of St. James Catholic Church and the Third Order of St. Francis at Green Bay. Survivors include a son, Francis of Rt. 1, Denmark; six daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Loretta) Siehr of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Mrs. Emil (Agnes) Swetlik of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Peot of Green Bay, Mrs. Felix (Mary) Zur of Two Rivers, Mrs. John (Ann) Drace of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Wallace (Margaret) Nejedlo of Covina, Calif.; three brothers, Thomas of Green Bay, Frank of Detroit and Peter of Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Scanlan of Cooperstown and Mrs. Rose Geimer of Los Angeles, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the parish Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. and by the Third Order of St. Francis at 9 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, May 14, 1963 P. M-7
FRANCIS LYONS Francis Lyons Jr., 4, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Saturday evening at St. Vincent hospital, Green Bay, as a result of injuries received in an accident Thursday. He was playing in the back yard at home Thursday when a heavy wind came up. As he ran for the house, a chopper wagon blew over on him, pinning him for ten minutes. Since the telephone lines were out of service and an ambulance could not be called, his father drove him to the hospital. The boy died without regaining consciousness. Francis was born Sept. 17, 1956 at Cooperstown, son of Francis and Mabel Heiser Lyons. Survivors include his parents; five brothers, Pat, 13; Mike, 12; Thomas, 10; Dennis, 9 and Nick, 7, at home; three sisters, Mary, 14; Jane, 8 and Kathleen, 2, at home and a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Patrick Lyons of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1960 - page 7
FRANCIS LYONS (d. 2005) Francis T. Lyons, 87, Denmark, passed away Friday, July 15, 2005, at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1917, near Cooperstown, Wis., son of the late Patrick and Anna (Bradley) Lyons. He farmed his entire life on his home farm. Francis married Mabel Heiser, Nov. 11, 1943, and she preceded him on Dec. 4, 1977. He was preceded in death by two sons, Francis (1960) and Patrick (1967). He married Helen Fuller in 1980, and she preceded him in death in May of 1999. Francis enjoyed listening to music, especially Danny OÆDonnell. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was always cheerful, with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Francis loved children. His faith was very important to him, and he was proud of his Irish heritage. He also enjoyed traveling across the United States and other countries. Survivors include his seven children: Mary (Robert) Remiker, Cooperstown; Michael (Kathy) Lyons, Loyal, Wis.; Thomas (Lolita) Lyons, Green Bay; Dennis Lyons, Green Bay; Jane (Dan) Hertel, Denmark; Nic (Deb) Lyons, Denmark; Kathleen Lyons, Denmark; stepchildren, Dori Poppell and Jim Fuller; 15 grandchildren: Rob (Brenda), Randy (Kristin), Jane and Tammy Remiker, Beth (Steve) Geesaman, Patrick Lyons, Annalee and Cecily Lyons, Josh and Ashley Hertel, Kathy (Kevin) Lenci, Teresa (David) Story, Peter and John Lyons, Ke ôBuddyö Lyons; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helen Heiser; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers: Loretta Siehr, Agnes Swetlik, Irene Peot, Mary Zur, Ann Drace, Margaret Nejedlo, Monica, Patrick and John Lyons. Family and friends may call Sunday, July 17, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday from 12 p.m. until the hour of Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday at church, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Herald Times Reporter ******** Lyons, Francis T. Family and friends may call Sunday, July 17, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark. There will be a Knights of Columbus preyer service at 6:30 and Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday from 12 p.m. until the hour of Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday at church, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Herald Times Reporter
JANE LYONS Jane Lyons, 66, of Denmark Succumbs Special to Press-Gazette DNEMARK, Wis.-Miss Jane Lyons, 66, died in a Green Bay hospital Wednesday after a long illness. She had been in the hospital for two weeks. The body is at the Wochos Funeral home here, and the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight and Friday. Funeral services will be held at 9 'clock Saturday morning in St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Walter Williams will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette Thursday, June 20, 1946
JOHN LYONS (d. 1920) Cooperstown – The burial of the late John Lyons was held from the St. James Church on Monday. Rev. Dusold officiated with two other priests. Manitowoc Herald News - Fri., Apr. 2, 1920 - page 1
KATHERINE LYONS Miss Katherine Lyons, 76, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, the past eight years, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Home with the Rev. Casimir Stec, O.F.M., officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Miss Lyons was born June 7, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc county, daughter of the late Patrick and Jane Fagan Lyons. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Mary Home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - July 25, 1959 - page 9
MABEL LYONS Mrs. Francis Lyons (Mabel), 62, Rt. 1, Denmark, died Sunday evening at the Manitowoc hospital. The former Mabel Heiser, daughter of the late Nick and Lena Miller Heiser, was born Oct. 15, 1915 in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. She married Francis Lyons on Nov. 11, 1943 at Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the area all their life. Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Christian Mothers of Cooperstown and a Gold Star member of the Denmark V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Remiker, Cooperstown; Mrs. Dan (Jane) Hertel, Denton, Texas; Kathleen, Milwaukee; four sons, Michael, at home; Thomas, Milwaukee; Dennis, U.S. Navy, California; Nick, Rt. 1, Denmark; five grandchildren; one brother, leo Heiser, Rt. 1, Denmark; one sister, Mrs. Vincent Siehr, Mishicot. She was preceded in death by two sons, Francis and Patrick. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday; Christian Mothers and parish wake service at 8 p.m. Tuesday; V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown with the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Monday, Dec. 5, 1977 - page D1
PATRICK LYONS (d. 1910) Notes From Stangelville Mr. Patrick Lyons, an old resident of Stangelville, died last Saturday and was buried Tuesday from St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown, Rev. Rohlinger officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, December 29, 1910
PATRICK LYONS (d. 1943) Patrick Lyons, Gibson farmer, died Monday night at a Green Bay hospital. He was born at Cooperstown in 1867 and in 1902 married Miss Anna Bradley. Thirty-five years ago they located in the present farm in Gibson on route 1, Denmark. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. Survivors are the widow; six daughters, Mrs. Emil Swetlik of this city, Mrs. Felix Zur of Two Rivers, Mrs. Clarence Siehr of Mishicot, Mrs. Emil Peot of Milwaukee, Mrs John Drace of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Wallace Nejedlo of Los Angeles; a son, Francis, on the home farm; brother, Michael of Green Bay; two sisters, Jane and Kathryn Lyons of Denmark; 11 grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Lyons home tonight from the Knutson funeral home, where the rosary will be recited Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, May 19, 1943 - page 2 ******** Patrick Lyons Jr., and Miss Anna Bradley were married at Cooperstown Wednesday and will reside there. The REPORTER - Sat., Jan. 27, 1906
PATRICK N. LYONS (d. 1967) Pfc. Patrick N. Lyons, 19, of Cooperstown was killed February 28, near the Cambodian border in Vietnam where he was hit by small arms fire while on a combat operation. He had been overseas less than two months. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Lambert Scanlan of Menasha will be the celebrant, the Rev. George Kiefer of Kiel will serve as deacon and the Rev. Peter Schroeder of Appleton as sub-deacon. The Rev. Ronald Marquardt of West Kewaunee will serve as Master of Ceremonies and the Rev. James Geenan, pastor, will preach the sermon. Full military honors will be rendered by the ROTC of Premontre, Green Bay, under the direction of Major Thomas McBride, Demnark American Legion and VFW Posts. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lyons was born May 2, 1947 at Cooperstown, son of Francis and Mabel Heiser Lyons. He was graduated from St. James Catholic School in 1961 and from Denmark High School in 1965. Following graduation he was employed by Jocquin Construction Co., Green Bay. He entered the Army August 15, 1966 and took his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Upon completion, he was transferred to Fort Polk, La. He spent a holiday furlough with his parents and left home January 2. He served overseas with Co. B, 1st BN. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Cooperstown branch of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He is survived by his parents; four brothers, Michael, Thomas, Dennis and Nick at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Remiker of Two Rivers and Jane and Kathleen at home. A brother, Francis was killed in a farm accident in 1960. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark after 7 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and at the same time Friday evening by the parish. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, March 8, 1967 - page 20
THOMAS LYONS Thomas Lyons, 85, retired Kewaunee county farmer, died yesterday at this home in the village of Denmark. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the All Saints church in Denmark with burial in the Cooperstown cemetery. Mr. Lyons was born in New York in 1855 and when a young man located in Kewaunee county to take up farming. He never married. Five years ago he and his sisters moved to Denmark. Survivors are three sisters, Jane and Katherine of Denmark; Mrs. John Pendergast of Duluth; two brothers, Patrick of Denmark and Michael of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 5, 1940 - page 2
EDWARD AND FRANKIE MACH Deep sorrow has cast his shadow over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mack of Cooperstown. Tuesday morning, three of their children, Edward, Frank and James, whose ages are ten, eight and five respectively, were taken critically ill and at eleven o’clock Wednesday morning the eldest of the three answered the call of Death, a victim of an ailment which has baffled the skill of local physicians. The condition of the younger boys has shown no improvement and little hope is entertained for their recovery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 29, 1917, Page 3 ******** There is great excitement in Cooperstown over the appearance of scarlet fever. Schools have closed, both public and parochial. Up to the present date there are several families whose children are afflicted with the disease. On Monday three children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mach were taken critically ill. They were Edward, Frank and James, whose ages are ten, eight and five respectively. At 11 o’clock Wednesday morning the eldest of the three died. He was buried from the St. James church Friday morning at 10 o’clock. On Friday night the second son, Frank, passed away and he was buried privately at 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon. The condition of the third boy is still critical. The local physicians are still baffled over their ailments. It was thought they had scarlet fever accompanied by some other ailment. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mach in their hour of bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, October 30, 1917, Page 5
JOHN MAHER Melancholy Accident. - We regret to learn that Mr. John Maher, a worthy citizen of Franklin, Kewaunee county, and son-in-law of Chas. Johnson, Esq., of Gibson, was accidentally killed the latter part of last month, while working on the Peninsula Railroad below Green Bay. His remains were brought home, and buried in Cooperstown last Friday. Manitowoc Pilot Friday, March 10, 1865 pg. 1
FELIX MANCHESKI Felix A. Mancheski, 90, Denmark, died peacefully at a local nursing home Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008. He was born January 26, 1918, in Pine Grove, Wis., son of the late Andrew and Josephine (Rosmarynoski) Mancheski. Felix married the former Esther Pieschek at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in the Town of Eaton. His wife preceded him in death May 9, 2006. They had been married 58 years. Felix farmed his entire life. He also had been employed at Dufecks Manufacturing and Mirro Aluminum. Felix prayed the Rosary daily and enjoyed gardening and reminiscing about his early days in a large family. Felix was proud of his Polish heritage and passed it on to his children and grandchildren. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald (Alice) and Sherman (Shirley), with whom he resided; Grandchildren, Paul (fiancee Judy Lawrence), Aaron (Tracey), Andy (Sara), Mark (Michelle), Sarah (fiance Mike Meyer), Jennifer, Jeff (special friend Sara Schuette), Robert (special friend Jennifer Christensen); four great-grandchildren, Zachary, Alexander, Madison and Marisa. He is also survived by two sisters, Rosalie Herriges and Irene Ronsman; a brother, Aloyise Mancheski; in-laws, Mildred Pieschek, Frances Kudick, Alex (Rita) Pieschek and Betty Ann Pieschek; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Norman; his brothers and sisters, Martin, Henry, Mary, Johanna, Nostic, Ben, Regina, Eva, Genevieve, Joe, John (his twin) and their spouses and members of his wife's family. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown until time of Mass. Parish Wake service 7 p.m. Sunday, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Felix's family extends a sincere thank you to Janice Becker, Frank Bradley, Dr. James of Unity Hospice and the staff of Bornemann Nursing Home for their care and concern Herald Times Reporter ******** Felix A. Mancheski, 90, Denmark, died peacefully at a local nursing home Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 4 to 8 PM Sunday and after 9:30 AM Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown until time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday at the church with Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Herald Times Reporter
ANTHONY MARSHEK David Anthony “Tony” Marshek, 52, a Maribel resident, died Thursday evening, Sept. 12, 1996, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Victor and Betty (Wessely) Marshek was born on Oct. 23, 1943, in Manitowoc and lives most of his life in the Maribel area. Tony graduated from Denmark High School in 1961 and from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1966. He married the former Shirley Ashenbrenner on May 18, 1974 at Holy Family Church in Wittenberg and they enjoyed more than 22 years together. Tony owned and operated Marshek Machining from 1976 until 1994. He was an active and past member of the Maribel Lions and the Viking Rescue Squad. He was also a member of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Tony enjoyed spending time both hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; his two children, Pam and David, both at home; one brother, Vic and Charlotte Marshek, Hilbert; three sisters, Diane and Ed Genz, Maribel; Sherri and Glen Jahnke, Manitowoc ; Gerri Marshek, Denmark; mother-in-law, Ethel Ashenbrenner. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian; his parents and his father-in-law, Ernest. Friends may call at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Hwy R, Denmark, from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday. Parish prayer service at 7 p.m; Friends may call on Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with Father Ronald Columbo officiating; Burial in the church cemetery; In lieu of flowers a memorial fund in Tony’s name has been established. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice for the kindness and care shown to Tony and his family. Green Bay Press Gazette - Sat. Sept. 14, 1996 - page B2
FRANK MAXWELL Frank C. Maxwell, 48, Green Bay, died unexpectedly at home December 3, 2006. Private services were held at MALCORE Funeral Home (432-5579). Burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Herald Times Reporter
BERNARD MCGINNIS (d. Sept. 13, 1884) Kellnersville news: Again we are called to chronicle the death of one of our first pioneers. On Saturday Mr. Brian MGinuis (sic) passed from among the living. His funeral took place on Monday at Coopertown (sic). Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, September 23, 1884 P.1
GEORGE MCKNIGHT George McKnight, 59, Denmark Farmer, Dies DENMARK, Wis.-George McKnight, 59, Denmark farmer, died at 2 o'clock this morning at his home here after a six months' illness. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mary and Catherine, one brother, Martin, Denmark, and four sisters, Miss Julia McKnight, Denmark, Mrs. A. Deoine, Denmark, Mrs. John Lonsdale, Green Bay, and Mrs. Norah Wood, Fond du Lac. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James church, Cooperstown. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, June 16, 1934 pg. 3 ******** Miss Margaret Ryan and George McKnight were married at Denmark last Tuesday by Rev. August Dusold. The wedding was a quiet affair. Both are well known here and have the well wishes of all their friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., June 9, 1914
MARGARET MCKNIGHT Dies at Home Near Denmark on Monday Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret McKnight, 48, who died at her home near Denmark Monday evening, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock from the St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. McKnight, nee Margaret Ryan, is the third member of her immediate family to die within the past year. Her husband, George McKnight passed away a year ago and a sister, Helen died in Chicago two weeks ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and Kathryn, both at home; two brothers, Dennis Ryan of Green Bay and Thomas of Denmark; and four sisters, Mrs. William Terry of Chicago, Catherine of Evanston, Rose of Los Angeles, Cal., and Nola of Denmark. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1935 - page 9 ******** Miss Margaret Ryan and George McKnight were married at Denmark last Tuesday by Rev. August Dusold. The wedding was a quiet affair. Both are well known here and have the well wishes of all their friends. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., June 9, 1914
MARY MCNAMARA Mary Mcnamara Wisconsin, Death Records Name Mary Mcnamara Event Type Death Event Date 1891 Event Place Ft. Howard, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 73 Marital Status Married Race W Birth Year (Estimated) 1818 Birthplace Ireland Burial Place Cooperstown Spouse's Name James Mcnamara "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Mary McNamara Wisconsin Death Index Name Mary McNamara Event Type Death Event Date 03 Sep 1891 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0259 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
JOHN MEEHAN Notes From Maribel: The funeral of John Meehan, one of the pioneer settlers of this vicinity took place at St. James' church, Cooperstown. Mr. Meehan was highly respected, and the lofty place he occupied in the regard of his friends and relatives, was shown by the large concourse of people, who followed his remains to their last resting place. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 8, 1909 pg. 8
BERNICE MELODY Bernice V. Melody, 93, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996. Bernice was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Green Bay and Marquette University. Bernice was a retiree of the Milwaukee Public School System and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Beloved daughter of the late John and Bridget (nee Houlihan), dear sister of the late Sr. M. Jovita, O.S.J. and the late James Melody; dear cousin of Marie Engels, Ermine Lawler, Ronald Engels, Elaine Reinke, Dennis Engels, Robert Engels, Mary Ann Feldhausen, James Lawler and Maureen Richter; further survived by other cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, Wis. Interment at the church cemetery; Visitation at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Health Care Center of the Milwaukee Catholic Home for the wonderful care that was given to Bernice. Green Bay Press Gazette – Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996 – page B2
BRIDGET MELODY Mrs. Bridget Melody Dies At Cooperstown Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Melody, 73, who died at her home in Cooperstown Saturday evening from a stroke of paralysis, will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. James Catholic church there. Mrs. Melody was born in Cooperstown and has lived there all her life. Mr. Melody died in 1918. Survivors are three children, Sister Jovieta at St. Joseph's academy, Bernice, a teacher in Milwaukee and James at home, and two brothers, Thomas and Patrick. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, April 1, 1935 pg. 9
INFANT MELODY Cooperstown News: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Melody was buried here Monday morning. Mrs. Melody who was the former Lottie Wanish is at a Green Bay hospital. Her sister who is a trained nurse is taking care of her. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, July 26, 1928 - page 12
JAMES MELODY James Melody, 74, a former Denmark resident, died unexpectedly Monday at his home in Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Melody was born Aug. 23, 1901, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late John and Bridget Houlihan Melody. He farmed in the Denmark area until 1943. He then moved to Milwaukee and was employed by International Harvester Co. until his retirement in 1963 when he moved to Arizona. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Bernice Melody, of Milwaukee and Sister Mary Jovita, of Chicago and cousins. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, from 7 until 10 p.m. Wednesday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1976 P. 3 ******** James Melody Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name James Melody Gender Male Birth Date 23 Aug 1901 Birthplace Franklin, Kewaunee, Wisconsin Race White Father's Name John Melody Father's Birthplace Michigan, Usa Mother's Name Bridget Houlihan Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch
JOHN MELODY Funeral services for John Melody, a well known farmer of the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county who died last Saturday at St. Vincent's hospital in Green Bay after an illness of nine days, was held at Cooperstown, Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Rev. A.G. Dusold officiated. The pall bearers were Jeremiah Corbett, Michael Lawler, Dennis Dewane, Michael Gallagher, John Steedy and Michael Shea. Deceased was 60 years of age and is survived by a wife and three children, Verna, James and Bernice, ages 19, 17 and 15 years respectively. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters all residing in this vicinity. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, September 21, 1918 pg. 4
LOTTIE MELODY Mrs. Patrick Melody, 57, nee Lottie Wanish, of Cooperstown, died early today at the farm home. She suffered a stroke Christmas eve. She was born in Cooperstown and in 19?7 was married to Patrick Melody. He died three years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Catherine, at home; six sisters, Mrs. A.H. Soden of San Pedro, Calif., Mrs. George Barnofsky, Miss Mary Wanish of Cooperstown, Elizabeth and Chloe of Chicago, Mrs. Peter Lappen of this city; three brothers, Thomas of Catawba, Wis., Charles and Alex of Denmark. The body will be moved to the Melody home Saturday afternoon from the Wochos funeral home, Denmark. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the St. James church, Cooperstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 28, 1945 P.3
MARGARET MELODY Miss Margaret Melody Dies; Services Monday Miss Margaret Melody, 80, 321 S. Chestnut avenue, died in a local hospital Firday after a lingering illness. She is survived by a sister, Mary Melody, with whom she made her home, a brother, Will, Kaukauna, three nephews, and four nieces. The body is at the Coad funeral home, where the Rev. James Geenan of St. Patrick's church will say the rosary at 7:30 Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Monday morning in St. James church, Cooperstown, with burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, November 22, 1947 pg. 17
MARY MELODY Miss Mary F. Melody Dies; Rites Thursday Miss Mary Frances Melody, 89, 221 N. Main Blvd., died in a local hospital Monday. She was a charter member of St. Ann's Sanctuary Society of St. Patrick's Church. Miss Melody was born in Neguanee, Mich., and is survived by a brother, William, New London, nieces and nephews. The body is at the Coad Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 8 o'clock tonight and Wednesday night. The Rev. James E. Meagher will offer the requiem mass at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in St. James Church, Cooperstown. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette Tuesday, October 20, 1953 pg. 32
PATRICK MELODY (d. 1942) Patrick Melody, 70, of Denmark route 2, died Thursday afternoon at St. Vincent's hospital in Green Bay. He had been in ill health for the past two years. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 o'clock from St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown with the Rev. Joseph Bartelme officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Melody was born in Michigan on March 15, 1872 and came to this county with his parents when he was a boy. He was prominent in county farm circles for many years. Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Miss Katherina, at home; one brother, William Melody of Kaukauna; and two sisters, Miss Mary Melody at Green Bay and Miss Margaret Melody, Denmark, route 2. The body is at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark and will be removed to the home Saturday afternoon where it may be viewed to the time of the funeral. The rosary will be recited at the home on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 23, 1942 P.2
WILLIAM MELODY Rites Wednesday For Wm. Melody Special to Press-Gazette KAUKAUNA, Wis. --a William Melody, 89, a Kaukauna resident since 1890, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the New London Community Hospital. Born at Negaunee, Mich., Mr. Melody was a machinist for the Chicago and North Western Railroad until he retired in 1934. He lived at the George Greenwood residence for the last 15 years until his recent illness. He was never married, and is survived only by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Greenwood Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this evening. The Rev. Earl Brouchard will conduct the last rites in St. Mary's Church here at 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery at Cooperstown. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o'clock tonight. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, June 25, 1956 pg. 3 ******** William Melody, 89, Kaukauna, died at 9:30 Sunday night in New London after a long illness. Born Jan. 7, 1867, in Negaunee, Mich.. he was a machinist for the Chicago and North Western railway until 1934 when he retired. Funeral services will be at St. Mary's church, Kaukauna, at 10:15 Wednesday morning. Burial will be at St. James cemetery, Cooperstown. The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight and Tuesday night at the Greenwood funeral home, Kaukauna. Friends may call after 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home. There are no immediate survivors. The Post Crescent Appleton WI Monday, June 25, 1956 pg. 14
ANNA METZ (Anna Bredsen) Mrs. Edwin Brendsen, 86, formerly of Cooperstown, died Sunday at Bremerton, Wash. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be the church cemetery. Mrs. Brendsen, nee Anna Steffens, was born November 18, 1882 at Sherwood, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Steffens. She was married to John Metz at Sherwood, June 6, 1904 and he died in 1947. In January, 1951, she was married to Mr. Brendsen at Bremerton, where the couple had since lived. Survivors include the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Ivan (Louise) Peltier of Phila, Pa.; five sons, Leonard and Gilbert of Manitowoc, Raymond of Gillett, Clarence of Kaukauna and Vernon of the state of Washington; a brother, John of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Dewane Funeral home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 8 p.m. wake services will be conducted. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., May 28, 1969 - page 7
CARRIE ANN METZ Carrie Ann Metz, week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Metz, Maribel, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Wednesday morning. She was born December 31, at Two Rivers. Mass of the Angels for the infant was Friday at St. James Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. James Geenen; burial in the church cemetery. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Surviving are the parents, David and Mary Ann Lensmire Metz, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lensmire, Whitelaw, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Metz, Route 1, Maribel, great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Stahl, Route 1, Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Metz, Maribel, Daniel Lensmire, Whitelaw, Mrs. Regina Lensmire, Manitowoc. Denmark Press - Thurs., Jan. 15, 1976 - page 6
ELNORE METZ Gibson News: The untimely death of Mrs. Joseph Metz, which occured Friday of last week was a great shock to the community. The deceased appeared to be of good health and after spending the evening with relatives at Two Rivers, with her husband and family and while making preparations to retire was striken with heart failure. Mrs. Metz, formerly Ella Baumgart, was but 23 years of age and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by a husband and two children, Dolores, eleven months old and Cleofas, some over two years old, and a number of sisters and brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Metz have resided here on a farm with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Metz. The remains were laid to rest on Monday in the St. James Catholic Cemetery at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, June 9, 1921 - page 3 ******** The burial of the late Mrs. Joseph Metz, who died suddenly last Thursday evening was held Monday, June 6 at 10 o'clock A.M., Rev. Dusold officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, June 9, 1921 P. 3
FRANK MICHAEL METZ NOTES FROM COOPERSTOWN… Frank Metz, the eleven year old son of Martin Metz, died on Tuesday from blood poisoning caused by a wound on his arm. Manitowoc Pilot, September 7, 1899 P. 2 ******** Frank Michael Metz birth: 24 May 1888 Cooperstown, Wis. death: 5 September 1899 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown residence: 1899 Cooperstown, Wis. father: Martin Metz mother: Lucy Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: He was place here because his parents are here.
GEORGE METZ George Metz, 57, a patient at the Manitowoc County Asylum, hanged himself at 6:45 o’clock this morning in his room at the institution, using a sash weight rope removed from a window. The body was found by attendants less than 10 minutes after Metz had excused himself from the breakfast table. The body was found hanging from the upper portion of the door frame. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc county coroner, and Sheriff Elmer Bergner were summoned by Supt. Reuben Madenwald. Dr. Teitgen said that Metz had made two previous attempts to take his own life and had been watched closely by the attendants. The body was removed to Denmark, Wis., for burial. Metz was a patient at the asylum since 1939. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1942 P. 9 ********* Funeral services for George Metz, 56, of Maribel route 2, who died Tuesday morning, will be held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the Wochos funeral home and at 9:30 from St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown with the Rev. Joseph Bartelme officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Metz was a lifelong resident of the town of Cooperstown, having been born there in 1886. His wife died five years ago. Survivors are two brothers, John Metz of Denmark route 1, and Joseph of Maribel route 2, and two sisters, Mary of Maribel route 2, and Katherine of Mishicot. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. today. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1942 P. 2
JOHN METZ Farmer is Dead of Heart Attack Cooperstown Man is Found in Berry Patch John Metz, 65, Cooperstown farmer, was found dead in the berry patch at his farm home early this afternoon by his wife, Coroner Theodore Teitgen announced. When Mr. Metz did not come into the house for dinner his wife started a search and found him in a nearby patch. The coroner said death was due to a sudden heart attack and that there would be no inquest. The body was removed to the Wochos funeral home in Denmark. Funeral plans are incomplete. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Nov. 24, 1947 - page 1 ******** Funeral services for John J. Metz, 65, retired Cooperstown farmer, who died of a heart attack in his berry patch yesterday, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown. The Rev. Walter Williams will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Metz was born in Cooperstown in 1882 and always lived there. He and his wife operated a farm until three years ago when they sold the property and bought their present home on a Denmark Star route. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Peltier of Philadelphia, Pa.; five sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Raymond of Gillett, Clarence of Wrightstwon, Gilbert of Manitowoc and Vernon of the state of Washington; a brother, Joseph of Cooperstown; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Finnel of Cooperstown and Mrs. Joseph Wagner of Mishicot and nine grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight and 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1947 - page 2 ******** Notes from Cooperstown The barn of John Metz was struck by lightning and burned to the ground Saturday morning at 3 o'clock. Neighbors went to help save the other buildings. Five little pigs and a few chickens and some machinery were burned. The barn was built 39 years ago and was covered by insurance. Mr. Metz will rebuild. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 15, 1922
JOSEPH METZ Joseph Metz, 84, Cooperstown, died early Saturday morning in a Manitowoc hospital. He was born march 22, 1894 in Cooperstown, son of the late Martin and Louisa (Sauer) Metz. He married Cora Koene June 22, 1926 at Cooperstown. He farmed in the area all his life. Surviving are his wife; one son, Francis, Rt. 1, Maribel; two daughters, Mrs. George (Delores) Ecker of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ethel Gauger of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores; one son, Cleophus; three brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home in Denmark after 3 p.m. Monday. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in the church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Sun. March 8, 1979 - page E2
KATE METZ MRS. GEORGE METZ PASSES Dies in Green Bay Hospital – Funeral Services Monday Mrs. George Metz, 55, nee Katherine Kreischer, Town of Cooperstown, died last night in a Green Bay hospital. She had been ill since Christmas. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the St. James Catholic church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery in Cooperstown. The body will lie at the home until the time of the services. Mrs. Metz was born in the Town of Preble, Brown County just 55 years ago today, March 19, 1882. She was married to George Metz June 20, 1926. The couple lived at their Cooperstown farm the past nine years. Survivors besides the husband include six sisters, Mrs. Peter Peot, Mrs. Arthur Nero, Mrs. Anton Peirquet and Mrs. William Abraison, all of Green Bay and Mrs. Fred. Tauberschek and Mrs. Josephine Kreischer, both of Milwaukee; three brothers, Frank, Hubert and Henry, all of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, March 19, 1937 - page 12
LOUISE METZ MRS METZ, 81, DIES THURSDAY Funeral Monday Morning From Home of Son, Joseph Mrs. Martin Metz, 81, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her son, Joseph Metz, Cooperstown, after a six weeks’ illness. She resided in the county for the past 57 years. Funeral services will be held Monday and 10 a.m. from the home of her son, Joseph and later from the St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Born Louise Sauer at Addison, Wis., in 1852, she was married there to Martin Metz and they moved to Cooperstown 57 years ago where Mr. Metz conducted a blacksmith shop. Later he purchased a farm. Mr. Metz died six years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Finnel, Denmark and Mrs. Katherine Wagner, Mishicot and three sons, John, Denmark; George and Joseph of Cooperstown. There are 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two brothers, Anton and George Sauer, both of Allenton, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. William Duffrin, Nenno, Wis., and Mrs. Theresa Steger of Allenton, Wis., also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Apr. 20, 1934 - page 2
MARTIN METZ Gibson news: Martin Metz, aged 78, died suddenly at his home in Gibson last Thursday morning, death being due to pneumonia. The deceased was a pioneer resident of Cooperstown where he owned a blacksmith shop. Later he retired to a farm in Gibson where he and his wife resided. Funeral services were held at the St. James church at Cooperstown with burial in the adjacent cemetery. Mr. Metz is survived by his widow and five children, Joseph at home, John of Cooperstown, George of Gibson, Mrs. James Finnel of Denmark, and Mrs. Joseph Wegner of Mishicot and eighteen grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 16, 1928 Page 9
CHARLES M. MILLER Charles Miller, 53, of Maribel, died Friday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Miller was born March 7, 1917, at Cooperstown, son of the late Jacob and Margaret Geimer Miller. He had been employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 16 years. Prior to his illness he was employed by Valenta Cement Co. at Maribel. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence of Tisch Mills and Lloyd of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Victor Albrecht, of Maribel. Friends may call at the Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1971
JACOB MILLER (d. 1911) Notes From Stangelville: Mr. Jacob Miller, one of Franklin's first settlers, died last Monday. He was in failing health for quite a while yet his death was a blow to his family as he was a good husband and a kind father. He was buried Thursday from St. James Catholic church, interment in the adjoining cemetery. He leaved behind his wife and six grown children to mourn his loss. We sympathize with the grief stricken family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 20, 1911 pg. 8
JACOB MILLER (d. 1947) Jake Miller, 67, of Franklin, Kewaunee County, died Wednesday. He had been in failing health for three years. Born in Franklin in 1880 he married Miss Margaret Geimer in 1903. They located on the present homestead farm. Mrs. Miller died in 1929. Survivors are four sons, Irwin of Two Rivers, Lloyd of this city, Clarence of Tisch Mills and Charles of Franklin; daughter, Margaret at home; two sisters, Mrs. John Kiefer of Two Rivers and Mrs. Alfred Rueckl of Green Bay; two brothers, Nick and John of Luxemburg; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Knutson Funeral home, Denmark, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock tonight by the Holy Name Society and again at 8 o’clock Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Dec. 18, 1947
MARGARET MILLER (d. 1929) Cooperstown news section: Mrs. Jake Miller who died at the Two Rivers hospital Tuesday morning, after suffering a paralytic stroke, was buried from the St. James church of which she was a devout member, this morning at ten o'clock. She leaves to mourn her loss four sons and one daughter, the youngest, the daughter, being ten years of age. She also leaves a grief-stricken husband and many relatives and friends who regret her death very much. Mrs. Miller was fifty years old and was ill about a month when death came. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 14, 1929 P. 13
MARGARET MILLER (d. 1933) Miller, Mrs. Jake Sr., Eighty years old; Died Sunday at her home two miles northeast of Cooperstown; Maiden name, Margaret Grace; Survived by four sons, two daughters; Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at James Church, Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, June 6, 1933 - page 13
JOHN MOORE Notes From Cooperstown: The remains of John Moore were interred in the Catholic cemetery here on Sunday. Mr. Moore was an old resident of this place but spent the latter years of his life in Depere. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 30, 1899 pg. 2 ******** John Moore Wisconsin, Death Records Name John Moore Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 76 Birth Year (Estimated) 1823 Spouse's Name Ellen Meehan "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch, John Moore, 1899; citing Death, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin
ANNA MULQUEEN Mrs. Mulqueeny of Cooperstown died on Tuesday night last. Her death was sudden as she had not been ill. It is supposed to be a case of heart trouble. She was about 55 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 30, 1899 pg. 3 ******** Notes From Cooperstown: The funeral of Mrs. Mulqueeny of Greenstreet took place here on Friday. Rev. Pelligren officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 6, 1899 pg. 2 ******** Ann Mulqueeney Name: Ann Mulqueeney Event Type: Death Event Date: 1899 Event Place: Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place: Cooperstown, Wis. Gender: Female Age: 60 Marital Status: Married Race: W Occupation: Housewife Birth Year (Estimated): 1839 Birthplace: Ireland Burial Place: Cooperstown, Wis. Cemetery: St. James Cemetery Father's Birthplace: Ireland Mother's Birthplace: Ireland Spouse's Name: Michael Mulqueeney "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Ame Mulqueeney Name: Ame Mulqueeney Gender: Female Burial Place: Cooperstown, Wis. Death Date: 29 Mar 1899 Death Place: Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age: 60 Birth Date: 1839 Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Housewife Race: White Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Michael Mulqueeney Father's Birthplace: Ireland Mother's Birthplace: Ireland "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
DENNIS MULQUEEN Maribel News Many from here attended the funeral of Dennis Mulqueen at St. James church at Cooperstown, Saturday morning. He died suddenly at Milwaukee where he was employed, at the age of fifty-nine years. Mr. Mulqueen is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edward Touhay. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1926 - page 6 ******** Cooperstown News The body of Dennis Mulqueen was brought here from Milwaukee and buried at the St. James cemetery last Saturday. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Jan. 18, 1926 - page 9
MICHAEL MULQUEEN Notes From Greenstreet. Mr. Michael Mulqueen, a pioneer resident, died Tuesday at the advanced age of one hundred and two. He had retained all his faculties up to the time of his death. The funeral was held from the St. James church at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Pilot, December 14, 1905 ******** Michael Mulqueen Wisconsin, Death Records Name Michael Mulqueen Event Type Death Event Date 1905 Event Place Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cooperstown, Wis. Gender Male Age 95 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 1810 Birth Year (Estimated) 1810 Birthplace Ireland Father's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Birthplace Ireland Spouse's Name Ann Meany "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** Michael Mulqueen Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Michael Mulqueen Gender Male Death Date 05 Dec 1905 Death Place Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 95 Birth Date 1810 Birthplace Ireland Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Widowed Spouse's Name Ann Meany Father's Birthplace Ireland "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
JOSEPHINE NACHTWEY Mrs. Josephine Nachtwey, 92, Cooperstown, passed away early Saturday morning at a Green Bay hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks. She was born June 22, 1875, daughter of the late Carl and Matilda Kirshner Steinbrecker. As a young girl she helped her parents operated the Maribel Caves Hotel. Following her marriage to Mark Nachtwey, November 21, 1905 in Kaukauna, the couple farmed in Pine Grove and Cooperstown. She was a church organist and director for over 60 years. At the age of 70, she organized and directed an all-male choir at Cooperstown. Her husband preceded her in death in 1962. Survivors include three sons, Roman, Route 1, Maribel; Alois on the homestead; Norman, Maribel; five daughters, Mrs. Jack (Mildred) Schuster, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Clarence (Marie) Moyer, Reading, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Wilbur (Evelyn) Wojta and Mrs. Ernest (Rita) Zahorik, both of Manitowoc; Mrs. Arthur (Marion) Wagner, Francis Creek; one sister, Mrs. Marie Wagner, Ringwood, Illinois; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The Rev. James Geenen offered the Funeral Mass Tuesday morning, 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Burial was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Robert Nachtwey, Fred Nachtwey, Ronald Wagner, Richard Wagner, James Teske and Kenneth Finnel. The DeWane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 8, 1968 - page 5
MARGARET NACHTWEY Mrs. Roman Nachtwey, 73, Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday afternoon in an automobile accident. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The former Margaret Drace was born July 31, 1904, in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, to the late John and Catherine Leicht Drace. She and her husband farmed in that area all of their lives. On Aug. 30, 1927, she married Roman Nachtwey at Cooperstown. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Frances) Finnel, Rt. 2, Denmark; Mrs. Ralph (Jane) Wegner, Cleveland; one son, Fred; two brothers, Leonard, California; Lawrence, Nevada; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Bevis; Mrs. Vivian Dewane and Mrs. Lucille Quirk, all of California; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kay Finnel; three brothers, Urban, John and Edward. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; Wake service 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Funeral 11:30 Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenan officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Monday, March 6, 1978 - page B8 ******** (30 Jul 1904/Mar 1978/SSDI)
MARK NACHTWEY Mark Nachtwey Passes At Age 88 Mark Nachtwey, 88, Route 1, Maribel, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Fair Hills Home where he was a patient. He was born October 8, 1873 in Cooperstown, son of the late Anton and Catherine Platten Nachtwey. He married Josephine Steinbrecher in November 21, 1905 in Kaukauna. Mr. Nachtwey farmed near Cooperstown all his life with the exception of a couple of years when he lived in Pine Grove. He was a member of St. James Choir, a member of the Holy Name Society and Branch 101 of the Cooperstown Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Mrs. John Schuster, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Clarence Moyer, Reading, Pa., Mrs. Wilbur Wojta and Mrs. Ernest Zahorik, Manitowoc, Mrs. Arthur Wagner, Francis Creek; three sons, Roman and Alois, Rt. 1, Maribel, Norman, Maribel; two sisters, Sister Pancratia and Sister Romano of Elm Grove, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The body will be in state at the DeWane Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Friday evening the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin will recite the Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Peter A. Schroeder officiating. Denmark Press - Thursday, Jan. 11, 1962 ******** Funeral services for Mark Nachtwey, 88, of Rt. 1, Maribel, who died Tuesday afternoon at Fair Hills Convelescent Home, Rosecrans, were at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Nachtwey, Ronald, Richard and Ralph Wagner, Kenneth Finnel and James Teske. Mr. Nachtway was first married to Eliza Marsh of Chicago, who preceded him in death in 1904. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat. Jan. 13, 1962 - page 7
PETER NACHTWEY FATAL—Peter, a sixteen years old son of Anton Nachtway, of Cooperstown, had the fingers of one hand partially sawed off while working in Woodruff’s shingle mill at Green Bay, on the 3d inst. He was promptly attended by a surgeon, who amputated the fingers, but the wound not receiving the proper care and attention, mortification set in, and the patient died of lock-jaw at Cooperstown, where he was buried on the 14th inst. Manitowoc Pilot, July 19, 1877 P. 3 ******* son of Anton and Catharina Nachtway/b. Cooperstown/ d. 14 July 1877, Green Bay/age 16 yrs. 9 mo./buried Cooperstown ******* (1870 Cooperstown census: Anton Nachtway age 44; wife Cathrine 35; Joseph 16; John 14; Henry 12; Peter 9; Anton 7; Frank 5; Mary 4/12) ******* Peter Nachtway Wisconsin, Death Records Name Peter Nachtway Event Type Death Event Date 1877 Event Place Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 16 Marital Status Unknown Race White Birth Year (Estimated) 1861 Birthplace Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co. Wis Burial Place Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co. Wis. Father's Name Anton Nachtway Mother's Name Catharina Platten "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Peter Nachtway, 1877; citing Death, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin ********** Peter Nachtway Wisconsin Death Index Name Peter Nachtway Event Type Death Event Date 04 Jul 1877 Event Place Brown, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch Peter Nachtway, 04 Jul 1877; from "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907"
ROMAN NACHTWEY Roman Nachtwey, 77, Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday evening at a local hospital of injuries received Sunday afternoon in an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 3, 1901 at Pine Grove to the late Mark and Eliza Maresh Nachtwey. Mr. Nachtwey farmed in that area all of his life. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Schuster Construction and Mirro Aluminum Co. On August 30, 1927 he married the former Margaret Drace at Cooperstown. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Frances) Finnel, Rt. 2, Denmark; Mrs. Ralph (Jane) Wegner, Cleveland; one son, Fred; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Schuster, California; four half sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Marie) Moyer, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Wilbur (Evelyn) Wogta; Mrs. Ernest (Rita) Zahorik and Mrs. Art (Marion) Wagner, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren. A grandchild, Kay Finnel, preceded him in death. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; Wake service 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Funeral 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenan officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Monday, March 6, 1978 - page B8 ******** (03 Feb 1901/Mar 1978/SSDI)
JOHN A. NEJEDLO John A. Nejedlo, 75, of Cooperstown, died suddenly at his home at 8 a.m. Friday following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, the Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Friends may call at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark after 6 p.m. Saturday until time of services. He was born in 1876 in Pilsen, Kewaunee County, son of the late John E. and Catherine Nejedlo. He was married to Rose Buresh in 1899 and operated a tavern in Cooperstown. He retired about five years ago. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Schulz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Floraent Isselman of Newburg; Mrs. Earl Mullins, Valders; and Mrs. Harold Fricke of Cooperstown; two brothers, Jim, of Pilsen and Louis of Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Matt Sch???? of Green Bay, Mrs. Mary Buershenger of Green Bay, and Mrs. Frank Steffel of Pilson; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 5, 1951 P.2
ROSE NEJEDLO Mrs. John Nejedlo (photo), 73, of Cooperstown, who with her late husband operated the Nejedlo tavern on Highway 141 between Cooperstown and Denmark for nearly 30 years, died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Mullins, at Valders. She had been visiting the daughter for the past few weeks. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Walter Williams will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Nejedlo was born Rose Buresh in Bohemia in 1880 and accompanied her parents to Tisch Mills, where she was married to Mr. Nejedlo in 1899. For a number of years her husband was a cheesemaker and in 1914 they took over the Nejedlo tavern which they operated for 27 years. They retired 12 years ago, when the tavern was taken over by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fricke. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1949. Mr. Nejedlo died in October, 1951. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Schultz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Florent Isselman of Newburg, Wis., Mrs. Earl Mullins of Valders and Mrs. Harold Fricke of Cooperstown; brother, Emil of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Jabavy of Two Rivers and Mrs. Stanley Plzak and Mrs. Mary Plzak of Deerbrook, Wis; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 p.m. Saturday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 25, 1953 P.2
JUDITH ANN NEMETZ Judith Ann Nemetz, 67, Denmark, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence of Unity Hospice. She was born November 21, 1946, in Green Bay, daughter to the late Benjamin and Lorraine (Brosig) Gerlikovsky. Judith graduated from Denmark High School and married Raymond Nemetz on May 28, 1966 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pine Grove, and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2008. Judith farmed most of her life with her husband and owned and operated Ray and Judy’s Bar in Curran and Ray’s Hilltop Bar, Denmark. She enjoyed bus trips to the casino, bingo, reading, gardening and flowers, canning, and playing cards with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by three children: Roy (Lisa) Nemetz, Maribel, Sharon (Rob) Kirt, Manitowoc, and Tammy (Mike) Seefeldt, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Ryan (special friend, Lauren), Derek (special friend, Amanda, and her daughter, Madisen), Ashley and Kyle Nemetz, and Zakk (Dawn) and Mike, Jr. Seefeldt; one sister, Karen Moore, Green Bay; and a brother, Tim (Sue) Gerlikovsky, Green Bay; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Charlotte Gerlikovsky, Daniel (Jeannette) Nemetz, Bowler, Delores (Merle) Watzka, Green Bay, Mary Ann (John) Barrette, Green Bay, Gloria (Richard) Warden, Green Bay, Elizabeth (Richard) Conrad, Green Bay, Jeanette Nemetz, Mishicot, Norma Nemetz, Green Bay, Vernal Netez, Denmark; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Judith was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Irene (Wertell) Nemetz; two brothers and two sisters, Eugene and Dennis and Janice and Connie: Brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Virginia (Leo) Taushcek, Robert (Eileen) Nemetz, Arnie Nemetz, and Franklin Nemetz; and one infant grandson, Tyler. Family and friends may call Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. At Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneral home.com. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice for their compassionate care. Herald Times Reporter, March 2014
ANN NOONAN The funeral of the late Anna Noonan was held Thursday at 10 o'clock a.m. from the St. James church. Rev. Jacobs officiating. Miss Noonan had been ailing for sometime and was 61 years old at the time of her death. She leaves two sisters, and one brother, Dan. of Beaumont, South Dakota. All were present at the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 27, 1923 P. 9 (Note: Her age in the obituary doesn't match the tombstone)
DANIEL NOONAN From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago -- 1894 Daniel Noonan of Cooperstown died on Saturday last at the Soldier's Hopme in Hampton, Va., where he had been for the last year. Mr. Noonan was about 60 years of age and had been one of the most enterprising farmers of Cooperstown. He was a man of great kindness of heart and of sterling integrity. Some years ago his health began to fail and he left home to receive treatment elsewhere. He spent some time at the Soldier's Home in Milwaukee and went from there to Hampton. His remains will be brought here for interment. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 25, 1919 ******** A certificate of heirship was issued in the estate of Daniel Noonan, Sr. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 3, 1899 P. 2
MARGARET NOONAN PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES AT CHICAGO Information received today by relatives in the county told of the death of Miss Margaret Noonan, 76, at Chicago on Wednesday evening, death following a brief illness. Miss Noonan moved to Chicago four years ago to make her home with her sister after spending the balance of her life in the town of Cooperstown. Miss Noonan was born in 1853 and for many years resided at the family homestead in Cooperstown until she decided to spend the rest of her days with her sister, Miss Bridget Noonan. In addition to her sister at Chicago, Miss Noonan is survived by a brother, Dan, in S. Dakota. The remains will arrive in Manitowoc at 4:45 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will be taken immediately to the old homestead, now occupied by James Touhey, so that friends may view them. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at Cooperstown with Father Jacobs of the Catholic church officiating. Interment will take place at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 18, 1929 P. 17
ERVIN W. NOOYEN Ervin Walter Nooyen, 71, of Denmark died after a short illness Friday evening September 20, 2002 at a local hospital. Erv was born September 15, 1931 in Bay Settlement to the late Edward and Mabel (Van Lanen) Nooyen. He married Janice Beth September 15, 1956 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. She preceded him in death July 17, 2000. Erv worked as a maintenance supervisor for many years at Fort Howard Paper Company retiring September 15, 1990. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was active with the local VFW, currently serving as Vice Commander of the Denmark Post. In 1965 Erv and his family moved from Green Bay to Denmark to hobby farm raising beef and an interesting assortment of other animals including Perkins, the family jackass. Erv was a gifted woodworker and wood carver and his legacy will live on in his many woodworking projects. Erv and Jan enjoyed spending much time with their many friends at their trailer in Rivers Bend Campground in Iron Mountain, Mich. Survivors include his children, Terrie and Pat Borzick of Green Bay; Bill Nooyen of Denmark; Dan and Julie Nooyen of Denmark; Mary and Roland Adams Jr. of Green Bay; Ann and Barry Smetana of Green Bay. Grandchildren, Mike and John Adams, Brenda and Jason Nooyen, Drew Borzick, Destiny Smetana. Sisters, Rita and Ray Clark of Suamico; brother, Bob and Kathy Nooyen of New Franken; sister-in-law Maxine and Ken Kersky of Montello; brother-in-law, Mel Hucek of Casco; and his constant companion the big white dog, Beau Henry, along with many special friends. Erv was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jan, and a sister Joan Hucek. Friends may call at. the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home 536 Cty Rd R, Denmark on Monday from 4-8 p.m. VFW service 6:30 p.m. Parish wake service 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral procession leaves for St. James Church in Cooperstown. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Erv's family wishes to extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff of St. Vincent 7th floor and 6th floor ICU. Green Bay Press Gazette Sunday, September 22, 2002 pg. B4
JANICE M. NOOYEN Janice “Jan” M. (Beth) Nooyen, 64, Denmark, passed to her eternal reward peacefully with her family at her side Monday, July 17, 2000, at a Green Bay hospital. She was born Jan. 29, 1936, to William and Carolyn (Cejka) Beth in Green Bay. Janice graduated from St. Peter and Paul Grade School, St. Joseph’s Academy and also attended Mercy Medical School of Nursing in Oshkosh. She married Ervin W. Nooyan on Sept. 15, 1956 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. Jan loved spending time at her trailer in Iron Mountain, Mich. with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening with a great love for her flowers in particular. She enjoyed the company of the many friends she made at the Rivers Bend Campground in Iron Mountain. She was a dispatcher for the Denmark Fire and Rescue Squad for over 15 years. Jan was also an active member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society, a lector, Eucharistic minister, co-ordinator for funeral dinners at the parish for the past 18 years and also a member of VFW Post 6705 auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Ervin; three daughters, Teresa (Pat) Borzick, Mary (Roland)Adams, Ann (Barry) Smetana, all of Green Bay; two sons, William Nooyen and Dan (Julie) Nooyan, all of Denmark; five grandchildren, Drew Borzick, Michael and John Adams, Brenda and Jasen Nooyen; one sister, Maxine (Kenneth) Kersky, Montello; many nieces and nephews, and special pal, Beau. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Carolyn (Cejka) Beth; and her paternal and maternal grandparents. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, July 19, 2000 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark; Parish wake service will be at 7 p.m.; Visitation will continue from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000 at the funeral home when the cortege leaves for church; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with Father Ron Colombo officiating. The family would like to thank the entire staff of St. Vincent Hospital ICU and particularly Dr. Andrews for their care and compassion over the past several weeks. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 - page B4
AMY LYNNE NYSSE Amy Lynn Nysse, 23, Denmark, died Saturday morning, May 7, 2005, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by family and friends after a two-month illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1982, to Doug and Sue Kobes. Amy was a 2000 graduate of Denmark High School. After graduation from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College as a Computer Information Specialist, Amy became an employee of Schneider National. This green-eyed beauty loved her job as a Customer Service Agent working on the Wal-Mart team. Amy was married on Aug. 7, 2004, to her soul mate, Philip. The two were in the process of planning to build a home. Amy also loved animals and will be missed by her spoiled cat, Bruiser. Survivors include her husband, Philip; her parents, Doug and Sue Kobes; her only sister, Missy; grandparents, Marian Denor and Joseph and Alice Kobes; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Char and Cliff Nysse; brothers-in-law, Eric, Kevin, and Brian (Sheila) Nysse; sister-in-law, Heather (fiance, Phil Farina); grandmother-in-law, Vernette Nysse; grandparents-in-law, Clifford and Dolores Heyrman; and many aunts, uncles, friends, and co-workers. Amy was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerome Denor. Family and friends may call Wednesday, May 11, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at church, with Father Ron Colombo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the 4th floor ICU unit at St. Vincent Hospital and the nurses at Neurology Intensive Care Unit at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. Herald Times Reporter
EVA K. O'BRIEN Eva K. (Scanlan) O’Brien, 96, Curran, died Friday, March 27, 2009 at her home. She was born July 7, 1912 in Cooperstown, to Michael and Susan (Bradley) Scanlan. Eva graduated from St. James Grade School, Denmark High School and from Manitowoc Teachers College. Following her graduation she worked in Green Bay for Attorney and Mrs. Jerry Clifford. On Jan. 15, 1936 she married William O’Brien at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien owned and operated a farm in Curran, Kewaunee County. Eva was a longtime faithful member of St. James Parish and a lifelong Democrat. She is survived by four children, Kathleen (Marvin )Hoerth, New Holstein; Rev. William G. O’Brien, Curran; Helen O’Brien, Philadelphia; Colleen O’Brien, Curran; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann O’Brien, Minneapolis; six grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Valera Scanlan, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. O’Brien in 1972; four children, Patrick O’Brien, Maureen O’Brien Rich; Dennis O’Brien; and Sheila O’Brien Kemnitz; six brothers, Rev. Lambert Scanlan, Raymond Scanlan, Thomas Scanlan, Michael Scanlan, Dr. Bernard Scanlan and Jerome Scanlan; and her five sisters, Amanda, Florence and Violet Scanlan, Gladys Finnell and Mary Grace Pamperin. Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday; Friends may also call at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 County Rd., Cooperstown, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with her son, the Rev. William G. O’Brien officiating and the Rev. Ron Colombo concelebrating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. Green Bay Press Gazette - Sunday, March 29, 2009 - page B8-9 ******** (Jul. 7, 1912/Mar. 27, 2009/SSDI)
MARGARET O'BRIEN Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, 66, Route 1, Denmark, died Friday in a Green Bay hospital following a four weeks' illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the St. James church, Cooperstown, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. O'Brien, whose maiden name was Margaret Narinan, was born in 1870 and was married to William O'Brien 35 years ago. They located on a farm in the town of Franklin, Brown county. Mr. O'Brien died 16 years ago. Survivors are a son, William, on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Fronk, city, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Tisch Mills, Sister Bernadette, Oshkosh; and three grandchildren. The body is at the home in Franklin. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 22, 1937 pg. 4
MARY ANN O'BRIEN Mrs. Patrick O'Brien, 78, nee Cashman, sister of former State Senator John E. Cashman of Denmark, died yesterday at the Cashman farm home following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 2, 1940 P.2
PATRICK L. O'BRIEN (d. 1965) Rural Denmark Man Killed – Clothes Entangle in Corn Picker Patrick O’Brien, 30, of Rt. 2, Denmark, was killed Wednesday evening when his clothes became entangled in a corn picker he was operating on a farm about two miles from his parent’s home. O’Brien, who worked at Northern Paper Mills, Green Bay, had returned from the day shift and after supper had gone out into the field to pick up corn. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O’Brien, who had been away from home in the early evening, found him about 10:30 p.m. The tractor motor to which the corn picker had been attached continued until it ran out of gas. O’Brien was born July 6, 1935 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of William and Eva Scanlan O’Brien. He was a graduate of Denmark High School and served in the U.S. Army for five years as a private first class in the Second Missile battalion of the 71st Artillary, Battery C in Formosa. He never married. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and St. Lawrence Catholic Order of Foresters. For the last seven years he had been employed at the Green Bay paper mills. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Dennis of Minneapolis and William in the U.S. Army at Fort Worth, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Myron Hoerth of New Holstein, Mrs. Joseph Rich and Mrs. Donald Kemnitz of Green Bay and Helen and Colleen at home and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Susie Scanlan of Green Bay. Funeral services have been tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Nov. 18, 1965 - page 1
WILLIAM H. O'BRIEN (d. 1972) William O'Brien, 62, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with a concelebrated Mass by a brother-in-law, the Rev. Lambert Scanlan, of Lebanon and the Rev. James Geenan of Cooperstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. O'Brien was born Sept. 14, 1909, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late William and Margaret Marinan O'Brien. He married Eva Scanlan Jan. 15, 1935, at Cooperstown. Mr. O'Brien farmed all his life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Usher Society of St. James Catholic Church, Stangelville Catholic Order of Foresters, clerk of the Town of Franklin, director of the Denmark Co-op and chairman of the A.S.S.A. Survivors include his wife, two sons and four daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters Mrs. Edward Fronk, of Manitowoc and Sister Bernadette, of Los Angeles; and eight grandchildren. A son, Patrick, and a daughter Maureen Rich, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Parish wake service will be at 8 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and Catholic Order of Foresters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 29, 1972
ARTHUR M. OLSON Arthur Olson, 65, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Wednesday at his home of a heart attack suffered while sawing wood. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman. The Rev. Herman Schmitz will officiate. Mr. Olson was born Dec. 27, 1900 in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County and farmed his entire life. He married Mabel O’Brien June 27, 1936 at Cooperstown, was a member of the Holy Name Society and had served as school clerk for the East Twin River School. Survivors are his wife, a brother, Laurence of Iola, Wis., four sisters, Mrs. Orin Olson of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Leslie Storzer and Mrs. Clarence Gass of Manitowoc and Mrs. Bennet Kumbalek of Appleton. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark this Thursday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock Thursday and Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Nov. 9, 1967 - page 16
MABEL OLSON Mrs. Arthur Olson, 67, of Green Bay, died Tuesday evening at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. John O’Brien will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Olson, nee Mable O’Brien, was born Feb. 9, 1903 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., daughter of the late William and Margaret Marinan O’Brien. She moved to Green Bay two and a half years ago from Norman, Wis. She taught school in Brown and Kewaunee County for more than 40 years. She was married to Arthur Olson, June 27, 1937 at Cooperstown. Her husband preceded her in death in November of 1967. Before her illness she was principal of the Denmark grade school. Survivors include a brother, William of Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Ethel) Frank of Manitowoc and Sister Bernadette of St. Vincent hospital, Los Angeles and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark after 3 p.m. Thursday where a wake memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1970 - page 9
MILTON F. OSWALD Milton Oswald, 31, of Cooperstown, died Monday morning at his home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Oswald was born April 29, 1930, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oswald at Manitowoc. He married Rose Goessl June 20, 1959 at Cooperstown. He was employed at the Aluminum Foundry at Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Catholic church. Survivors include his wife; a son, William at home; his parents of Rief Mills; two brothers, Charles Jr., of Rockwood and Vernon of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and a sister, Mrs. John Bergquist of Manitowoc. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Holy Name Society will recited the Rosary at 8 p.m. and the congregation will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Feb. 19, 1962 - page 13
ROSE M. OSWALD Rose M. Oswald, 71, Cooperstown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, at a local hospital. She was born July 16, 1931, in Cooperstown, daughter to the late Walter and Gertrude (Peot) Goessl, Sr. She worked at Cher Make Sausage in Manitowoc for 17 years, and also at Hamilton Industries (now Fisher-Hamilton Ind.) in Two Rivers for 17 years. She married Milton F. Oswald June 20, 1959, at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown and he preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1962. Rose enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. Rose is survived by her son, William (Rita) Oswald, Rochester, Minn.; two grandchildren, Sarah and Bryce, both at home; five brothers, Sylvester Goessl, Cooperstown; Clarence Goessl, Manitowoc; Walter (Lorraine) Goessl, Jr., Manitowoc; Eugene (Terry) Goessl, Madison; Jerome Goessl, Cooperstown; a sister, Margaret (Milton) Bergelin, Denmark; longtime companion, Donnie Cigler, Maribel; two brothers-in-law, Charles (Shirley) Oswald, Manitowoc; and Vernon (Shirley) Oswald, Whitelaw; one sister-in-law, Gladys Bergquist, Manitowoc. Friends and family may call Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R., Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at church, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Herald Times Reporter ******** Rose M. Oswald, 71, Cooperstown. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Parish prayer service 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Survivors include one son, William (Rita) Oswald, Rochester, Minn.; two grandchildren; five brothers, Sylvester Goessl, Cooperstown, Clarence Goessl, Manitowoc, Walter (Lorraine) Goessl Jr., Manitowoc, Eugene (Terry) Goessl, Madison, Jerome Goessl, Cooperstown; one sister, Margaret (Milton) Bergelin, Denmark. Herald Times Reporter
BURT PEER Burt Peer, 80, formerly of Denmark, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 1988, at a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 2, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Peer. He is survived by two half-brothers; three half-sisters; nephews; nieces and special friend, Marie Duckart. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. today; Funeral 8 tonight at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Feller officiating; Burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Green Bay Press Gazette - Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1988 - page C5
PETER PELISHEK Died in the Snow A young man named Pelisek, a carpenter, when on his way home to Cooperstown in the last severe snow storm, sat down to rest and died from exhaustion. He was found in snow drift some days after when the roads were being shoveled out. Manitowoc Tribune - Mar. 17, 1881 ******** From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Eight Years ago - 1881 On Wednesday, March 2, Peter Peleshek, a young man of 20 years, a resident of Cooperstown, left his home to go to a farmer's house about five miles distant. After having gone 3 miles he went into Mr. Hejda's house to rest himself. He complained of being tired and was urged to remain there for the night and take the following day for the completion of his journey. He persisted in going on although it was then near night. He failed to reach his destination and when the fact was ascertained, a party went in search for him. He was found in a snow drift about a mile from Mr. Hejda's dead. He had become exhausted and perished in the bitter storm that prevailed that night. He was a brother of John Peleshek of this city. Mantowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 31, 1929
FRED RAMER Fred Ramer, 79, Cascade, Wisconsin, died Sept. 21. He was married to the former Lucille Dewane of Cooperstown. She preceded him in 1965. Mr. Ramer was former owner of Crooked Lake Resort in Sheboygan County. Survivors include three brothers, one sister-in-law, Peg Holloway, one niece, Mary Beth Holloway, all of Milwaukee. The funeral was held Monday, September 24 from Miller's Funeral Home in Kewaskum to St. Michael's church at Parnell. Burial was in St. James Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. Denmark Press - Thurs., Oct. 4, 1979 - page 10
LUCILLE RAMER Mrs. Fred Ramer, 59, of Arcadia, Wis., died at Arcadia Hospital Saturday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geenen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ramer was born at Cooperstown Feb. 16, 1906, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Powers Dewane. She was married to Fred Ramer at Cooperstown in September of 1929. They lived at Arcadia for 21 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Holloway, of Milwaukee and three brothers, Richard of Green Bay, Thomas, of Milwaukee and Donald, of California. Two brothers, Atty. Melvin and George Dewane, preceded her in death. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1965 P. 6 ********* BECOMES BRIDE AT COOPERSTOWN THIS MORNING At a nuptial High Mass read by Rev. Father Jacobs at the St. James church at Cooperstown, at 9:00 o'clock this morning, Miss Lucille Dewane became the bride of Fred Ramer of Milwaukee. The ceremony was read in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The attending couple was Miss Arvilla Gannon, a cousin of the bride, and Melvin Dewane, brother of the bride. The bride enjoys a host of friends in this vicinity and for the past several years was the manager of a beauty shop in Milwaukee. Mr. Ramer is an engineer on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Dewane. A dinner was served with covers being laid for 150 guests. After an extended honeymoon to the West the young couple will make their home at Milwaukee. They will be at home to their friends after Ocotber 1. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 7, 1929 P. 9
NELS L. RASMUSSEN Lloyd Rasmussen, 60, Rt. 1, Denmark, died early Monday morning. He was born Dec. 28, 1920 in the Town of Glenmore to the late Alfred and Katherine (Ronk) Rasmussen. He served in the US Army during World War II and married the former Sara Kane on June 10, 1950. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. George (Lynn) Robinson, Green Bay; Mary, at home; four brothers, Andrew, Rt. 1, Maribel; Nelton, Rt. 3, Denmark; Kenneth, Green Bay; Lawrence, Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Christensen, Green Bay; Mrs. O.J. (Laurine) Lancelle, Rt. 3, Green Bay and one granddaughter. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. today; Wake service 7:30 tonight; American Legion memorial service at 8 p.m.; Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Donald Feller officiating; Burial in church cemetery with graveside military services by the Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post 363. Green Bay Press Gazette - Tuesday, April 28, 1981 - page B9
ROBERT C. RASMUSSEN Gibson - Robert C. Rasmussen, age 88, a resident of the town of Gibson, entered into eternal life, Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Bob was born April 6, 1930 in Mishicot to the late Charles and Mary Krizek Rasmussen and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the Mishicot High School. Bob married the former Helen Marie Kakes on May 20, 1953 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. He was a supervisor for the Larson Canning Co. in Green Bay, and he and his wife farmed in the town of Gibson for many years. Bob served as the town of Gibson Supervisor, and later served as the town Chairman for many years. He was a member of St. James's Catholic Church in Cooperstown, and a member of the Denmark Lion's Club and the Bohemian Lodge in Denmark. He is survived by his loving wife: Helen, two brothers: Richard Rasmussen, of Pembine, Charles (Judy) Rasmussen, of Manitowoc, five sisters: Kathleen (Frank) Pietroske, of Two Rivers, Darlene Eisenmann and her special friend, Pat Remiker, of Pembine, Jeanette (Jerome) Korinek, of Two Rivers, Jeannie Cabat, of Oshkosh, Violet Weinberger, of Sheboygan, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers: Ralph and his wife Ruth Rasmussen, James Rasmussen, and Arthur Rasmussen, and by three brothers-in-law: Harold Cabat, Henry Weinberger, and Donald Eisenmann. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at St. James's Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with the Reverend Tom Reynebeau officiating, and assisted by Sr. Gerri Krautkramer, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church, until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wis., April 16, 2018
SARAH E. RASMUSSEN Sarah E. “Sis” (Kane) Rasmussen, 77, Town of New Denmark resident, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, 1997, after a brief illness. She was born June 6, 1920 to the late Henry and Helen (Doolan) Kane in the Town of Stark. Sarah married Nels Lloyd Rasmussen at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown on June 10, 1950 and the couple enjoyed 31 years together until his death in 1981. Sarah earned her teaching certificate and taught grade school in the area during the years 1937 to 1949. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Sarah loved spending time with her friends and family. Sarah is survived by her two daughters, Lynn (George) Robinson, New Denmark; Mary Rasmussen, Green Bay; one granddaughter, Debbie Robinson, Mankato, Minn.; six sisters-in-law, Bernadine Kane, Denmark; Margaret “Peg” Kane, Green Bay; Rose Rasmussen, Cooperstown; Millie Christensen, Green Bay; Laurine Lancelle, Denmark; Susie Rasmussen, Denmark; her three canine pals, Bart, Romeo and Bud; further survived by many nieces, nephews and special friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Thomas, Kenneth and Henry; two sisters, Margaret Scanlan and Sister Mary Carmen; also preceded by infant brothers. Friends may call at the Knutson-cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R, Denmark, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Parish prayer service at 7 p.m.; on Friday, visitation continues at the funeral home at 11 a.m. until the cortege leaves for church; funeral mass at 1 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with Father Ronald Colombo officiating; burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. James Lacey, Margo and the staff at Parkview Manor for their kindness, care and concern. Green Bay Press Gazette - Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 - page B6
ALVINA REEDY Mrs. Alvina J. Reedy, 76, formerly of 936 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Mrs. Reedy, nee Alvina Petska, was born May 22, 1896, at Rosecrans, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Kafka Petska. She was married to Peter J. Reedy Oct. 2, 1917, at Kellnersville. The couple farmed at Maribel retiring in 1958. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 7, 1963. She was a member of Holy Innocents Church, the Christian Mothers Alter Society, the Gold Star Mothers and the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Denmark. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, Ralph, preceded her in death in 1945. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday where a Wake service will be held at 8:30p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973 ********* Mrs. Alvina J. Reedy, formery of 936 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, who died Saturday at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt officiating and burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, where a wake service will be at 8:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 30, 1973
CATHERINE REEDY Mrs. James Reedy, 83, pioneer resident of the county, died suddenly of a heart ailment at the farm home near Maribel Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Reedy, nee Catherine Hickey, was born in Cooperstown in 1860 and in 1884 was married to Mr. Reedy. They located on the homestead farm. Mr. Reedy died 19 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Gust Ceaglske of this city, Mrs. Joseph Wotruba, and Miss Anna Reedy, of Maribel; four sons, Michael, of this city, John, Martin and Peter of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. John Regan, Miss Mary Hickey, of Green Bay; 15 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. The body was moved to the home from the Wochos funeral home. The rosary will be recited tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, May 17, 1943 pg. 2 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. James Reedy, 83, of Maribel, who died Sunday afternoon, will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m., from the St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 18, 1943 pg. 2
GARY J. REEDY Gary R. Reedy, 29, Route 1, Denmark, died Tuesday, May 6, 1986 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born July 3, 1956 in Denmark, son of Glenn and Grace (Kozlik) Reedy. He married the former Bonnie Finnel September 25, 1976. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Jennifer Lyn and one son, Corey James, both at home; his parents, Glen and Grace Reedy, Route 2, Denmark; six sisters and three brothers-in-law: Gail and Ron LaBrec, Gaye and Kevin Mashl, Gloria and Kevin Streneski and Georgiana Reedy and friend, Mark Hardy, all of Green Bay, Geni Reedy and fiancée, Dean Kittell, Denmark and Gwenda Reedy, at home; paternal grandfather, Ambrose Reedy, Green Bay; maternal grandfather, Frank Kozlik, Pilson; father and mother-in-law, Norbert and Ann Finnel, Route 2, Denmark; six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob and Donna Finnel and Rick and Julie Finnel, all of Denmark; Mary and Darrell Wulf, Baraboo, Jean and Tom Rozmarynowski and Rose and Tom Vanden Hoven, all of Green Bay and Ron and Sandy Finnel, Sturgeon Bay; 20 nieces and nephews. The Rev. Michael Clifford offered the Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Knutson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thursday, May 15, 1986 - page A8
JAMES REEDY JR. "Dies on farm where he spent his life" James Reedy, one of the best known farmers in Manitowoc county, died at 7:30 last evening at the family home at Maribel after an illness of three months, the death occurring on the same farm where he was born and had made home all of his life. The funeral will be held Monday morning with a solemn high mass service at St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown at 10:30. Father Jacobs officiating. Born March 17, St. Patrick's day, 1860, Mr. Reedy was sixty-four at his last birthday. He was married forty years ago at Green Bay to Miss Catherine Hickey, the widow who with seven children survives to mourn his death. The children are John, Peter, Martin, Michael, and Miss Anna, all of Maribel, Mrs. Gustav Ceaglske of this city, and Mrs. Joseph J. Wotruba of Maribel. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Red Lodge and Mrs. Kate Mott of Billings, Montana also survive him. Mr. Reedy took a great pride in his farm which was recognized as one of the best kept in the county. He was active in his community and a member of the Holy Name Society. Essentially a home man, Mr. Reedy nevertheless made a wide circle of friends in the county to whom news of his death will come as a shock as his condition was not generally known. January 1925 edition of the Manitowoc Herald. (from researcher, see contributors page)
JOHN REEDY (d. 1959) John J. Reedy, 72, of Maribel, died Tuesday morning at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reedy was born September 8, 1886 at Maribel, son of the late James and Katherine Reedy. He was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad for 46 years and was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. Mr. Reedy was also a member of St. James church, Cooperstown. A grandson preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Gilbert of Maribel; three brothers, Martin, Peter and Michael; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Lippert of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mabel Wotruba and Mrs. Wencil Shimek of Maribel and four granddaughters. Friends may call at Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Wednesday evening by Father Schroeder and at 8:30 o’clock by the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. Aug, 19, 1959 - page 21
MARGARET REEDY COOPERSTOWN. Mrs. James Ready (sic), who was recently injured by a fall, died October 22. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church n Thursday last. Manitowoc Pilot, November 1, 1888 P. 3
MARTIN REEDY Martin Reedy, 70, Maribel farmer, died Friday night at Veterans Hospital, Wood, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reedy was born March 9, 1894, at Maribel, son of the late James and Catherine Hickey Reedy. He never married. Mr. Reedy was a member of Johnson-Hershman Post No. 363, American Legion, Denmark. During World War I he served with Company H, 3d Battalion, 1st Gas Regiment. Surviving are a brother, Michael, of California and three sister, Mrs. Fred Lippert,of Manitowoc, Mrs. Margaret Watruba, of Green Bay and Mrs. Wencel Shimek, of Maribel, with whom he had made his home. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. A military service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at graveside. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1964 P. 14 ******** Martin Reedy, 79, Maribel, died Friday evening at Wood Veteran Hospital after a long illness. He was born March 9, 1894 in Maribel and was a lifelong resident there. He was the son of the late James and Catherine Hickey Reedy. He was a member of the Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post of Denmark. Mr. Reedy served as Pfc. with Company H. Third Battalion, First Gas Regiment, World War I. Survivors are one brother, Michael, California; three sisters, Mrs. Wencil Shimek with whom he made his home; Mrs. Fred Lippert, Manitowoc and Mrs. Margaret Watruba, Green Bay. At DeWane Funeral Home , Denmark, after 7 p.m. Monday; Rosary 8 p.m. Monday; American Legion services 8:30 p.m. Monday; Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown; Burial in the church cemetery, with American Legion rites at the graveside. Green Bay Press Gazette - Saturday, March 21, 1964 - page B2
RALPH P. REEDY Ralph Reedy is Killed on Cebu Pfc. Ralph P. Reedy, 23 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reedy of Maribel, was killed in action on Cebu, according to a war department message received Saturday. The telegram stated that the county infantryman was killed on April 15. He is the 133rd Manitowoc county serviceman killed in the present world conflict. Pfc. Reedy was born in the Town of Cooperstown on November 4, 1932. He attended St. James parochial school at Cooperstown and was employed on his father’s farm before being called into military service. He was inducted in the Army on March 27, 1943 and after seven months of rigid training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., was sent to the Pacific area on October, 1943. He was a rifleman with an infantry regiment in the battle of Cuadalcanal which won a presidential citation for gallanty in that campaign. On Christmas Day, 1943, he arrived at Bougainville and was awarded the good conduct medal for commendable performance of duty while under Japanese sniper fire. Reedy was trained in jungle warfare in the Fiji Islands. While on patrol duty deep in enemy territory early this year, Pfc. Reedy and men in his patrol thought they would vary their diet with fresh fish. On the fishing expedition, they stumbled over a small black native girl in her birthday suit under a rock in the jungle stream. They took the child to their camp and later released her. In addition to his parents, Reedy is survived by two brothers, Seaman First Class, Thomas Reedy, stationed in Virginia and James N. Reedy; twin sisters, Delores and Ann and another sister, Kathleen and one sister-in-law, Mrs. James N. Reedy, all of Maribel; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Petska, also of Maribel. In memory of the late solder, a requiem memorial mass will be offered by the Rev. Walter Williams at St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown at 9 a.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, May 14, 1945 - page 2
MARY BETH REZEK Miss Mary Rezek, 27, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Miss Rezek was born Nov. 15, 1949, at Manitowoc, daughter of Roy and Lucille Wetak Rezek. Survivors include her parents, two brothers, Ken, of Maribel and Dan, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Dennis (Karen) Wicker, of Rt. 1, DePere and Julie, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rezek, of Rt. 1, Maribel, two nephews and a niece. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 25, 1977 p.20 ******** Drowning Ruled Cause of Death The death of Mary Beth Rezek, 27, of Cooperstown, whose body was found in a pond near Rosecrans Sunday afternoon was due to drowning. Deputy County Coroner Marion Cummings said Tuesday. There was no foul play, Miss Cummings stated. An autopsy was ordered following discovery of the body by Kenneth Hultgren, the Manitowoc County sheriff Traffic Department reported. Miss Rezek evidently fell into the pond accidentally Saturday evening. The pond is located near County Trunk T about three-quarters of a mile north of Rosecrans. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, April 27, 1977 - page 12
MATTHEW PHILIP REZEK Matthew Philip Rezek, 3 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rezek of Maribel, died Sunday night, March 30, at a Milwaukee hospital. Private funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. The infant was born Dec. 11, 1979, at Two Rivers, son of Kenneth and Debra Shimon Rezek. Survivors include his parents of Maribel, a brother (private) at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rezek and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shimon of Route 1, Maribel and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shimon of Route 1, Whitelaw. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1980 P.3
MAUREEN RICH Accidents Kill Four Three Die as Train and Snowmobile Collide Fourth Victim Fatally Injured in Tractor Mishap Accidents in Manitowoc county during the snowy weekend killed four persons, three of them in a collision between a snowmobile and a passenger train. Victims of the snowmobile-train crash in the Village of Maribel late Saturday night were Carl J. Rabenhorst, 30, of Rt. 1, Maribel; Mrs. Maureen C. Rich, 29, of Rt. 1 Maribel, and John Touhey, 29, Maribel. Rabenhorst was the son of Lenhard Rabenhorst, Town of Cooperstown chairman who represents supervisory district No. 31 on the Manitowoc County Board. Mrs. Rich and her husband recently purchased a tavern in the village. County police said the snowmobile carrying the three victims collided with a six car Chicago and North Western passenger train at a signalized crossing on a village street 800 feet north of the junction of County Highways A and Z shortly after 11:15 p.m. It was snowing lightly at the time but general visibility was good authorities report. Signals Operating The wig-wag signals were operating at the time and authorities were not able to explain why the snowmobile riders didn’t see the train, which was enroute from Manitowoc to Green Bay. None of the 33 occupants on the train was injured. The snowmobile was proceeding north on the village street with Rabenhorst at the controls. Bodies of the three victims were thrown distances ranging from 75 to 150 feet. All three died almost instantly of multiple head injuries. The snowmobile was demolished and came to rest against a wig-wag signal standard on the north side of the crossing. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said Rabenhorst had been giving rides to various residents in the village during the afternoon and evening hours. It was the first serious accident involving a snowmobile in Manitowoc County. Authorities said snowmobiles are unlicensed and that it is against the law to operate them on public streets or highways. Receives Complaints County Traffic Police Chief Henry L. Pleuss said Monday that his department had received numerous complaints recently about snowmobiles being operated on highways and village streets. He warned violators that they would be prosecuted if apprehended. (Continued on P. 2M Col. 2) .. (Only ones buried in this county were transcribed) Accidents in County Kill Four (Continued from Page 1) ….Mrs. Rich, the former Maureen O'Brien, was born Sept. 21, 1939, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of William and Eva Scanlan O'Brien. She was graduated from Denmark High School and Gale Institute of Minneapolis. She was married to Joseph Rich Jan. 16, 1965, at Green Bay. Surviving her are her husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien, of Rt. 2 Denmark, two brothers (private); and four sisters (private); Attended College Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Lambert Scanlan, an uncle, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 30, 1968 PP. 1, 12
IRENE RICHDORF Blanch I. Richdorf birth: 10 August 1904 Wisconsin death: 11 August 1904 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Cooperstown father: Mich. Richdorf mother: Lizzie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
MICHAEL RICHDORF Michael Richdorf, 79, Cooperstown, died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness. Born in 1867 in Cooperstown, he lived his entire lifetime on the home farm. His wife, the former Elizabeth Keehan, died eight years ago. Surviving are three sons, Dr. L.F. Richdorf of Minneapolis, Dr. M.L. Richdorf of Sheboygan and Attorney Matt J. Richdorf of Waukesha; there (sic) daughters, Mrs. H.H. Vollendorf of Manitowoc, Mrs. F.J. Rohde of Sheboygan and Mrs. J.F. Kelly of Janesville; a sister, Mrs. Charles Kensington of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, Matt of Boyd, Wis. There are 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James' Catholic church at Cooperstown with the Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial will be in adjoining cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 12, 1946 P.2 ******** Note: The following is his daughter: RICHDORF-RHODE At St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown Wednesday morning Miss Mamie E. Richdorf of Cooperstown and Frank Rhode of Sheboygan, formerly of this city, were united in marriage. A reception was held at the home of the bride and the couple have departed on a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and the Dells. Upon their return they will make their home at 2213 North Eighth street at Sheboygan where the groom holds the position of manager of the J. Stevens Cheese Co. Manitowoc Herald News, June 30, 1921 P. 8 ******** Note: The following is his son: MARIBEL MAN CLAIMS BRIDE AT MADISON Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's church at Madison, Rev. Father Hengel officiating at the ceremony, Miss Anna Mae Coleman, R.N. of Madison and Dr. L.F. Richdorf, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Richdorf of Maribel, were united in marriage. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Coleman and the newlyweds have departed for the Apostle Islands where they will spend their honeymoon. Upon their return they will make their home at Minneapolis where the groom is engaged in practice. The bride, previous to her marriage, held the position of supervising surgical nurse at Ansbury Hospital, Minneapolis. During the war she was honored for special medical services in France. Upon her return her engagement to Dr. Richdorf was announced after which she sailed for Poland with a special relief expedition, remaining there for several months. The groom holds the position of house physician and surgeon at the General hospital at Minneapolis and is advisory physician to the city dispensary. Manitowoc Herald News, June 28, 1921 P. 1
JULIA ROUBIK Julia Roubik, 62, Denmark, Rt. 3, died Wednesday morning at a Green Bay hospital. She was born April 7, 1904 in the Town of New Denmark to Lena Schaffer Roubik and the late Julius Roubik. She and her sister had operated a grocery store at Langes Corners for the past 16 years. She is survived by her mother; one sister, Lena at home. At the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark; Rosary 6 this evening by the Rev. James Geenen; Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geenen officiating; Burial in church cemetery. Green Bay Press Gazette - Thursday, July 7, 1966 - page 31
JULIUS AND HELEN ROUBIK BOY AND GIRL LOSE LIVES IN DENMARK FIRE Children of Jules Roebeck(sic) are Burned to Death (By Associated Press) GREEN BAY, May 12- Two children, a boy and a girl, aged 18 and 13 respectively, son and daughter of Jules Roebeck living at New Denmark, this county, were burned to death in a fire which started in the rooms occupied by the family over a blacksmith shop. The father was severely burned about the head and arms, while trying to get his children out. Roebeck, with his wife and other three children, were saved. It is thought the fire originated in the forge of the blacksmith shop. - New Denmark is located just over the Manitowoc county line, two miles north of Cooperstown, and the Roebeck family is well known in this county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 12, 1915, Page 1 ********* Denmark news: About 11 o'clock Tuesday evening a blaze was discovered in the blacksmith shop of Jules Roubeck, north of here. Neighbors rushed to the scene but the fire had made too much headway to be extinguished with buckets and water. Mr. and Mrs. Roubeck, who with their family, lived in the rooms over the shop, escaped from the burning building through a window, and the youngest daughter aged 10 years, who also jumped from the building suffered a broken arm, while the oldest son and daughter, aged 18 and 16 respectively, being unaware of the danger which surrounded them, remained in the building and were burned to death. The origin of the fire is surrounded in mystery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 13, 1915, Page 4 ********* Cooperstown news: One of the saddest funerals held here for years was that of Julius and Helen Roubik who were burned to death at Denmark. Over a hundred teams followed the funeral procession. Services were held at the St. James church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The charred remains were in one coffin and buried in one grave. Julius was 18 years old, Helen 13. Mr. and Mrs. Roubik, with two children, aged 10 and 15, were saved by jumping to the ground from the windows of their bedrooms. The bodies of the two children were found in the ruins the next morning. The girl's body was found on the springs of her bed. It was thought she was overcome by smoke and unable to save herself. The boy's body was found near the wall below the window. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Roubik who are prostrated with grief. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 18, 1915, Page 4
JULIUS ROUBIK (d. 1935) Roubik Rites to Be Held at Cooperstown Funeral services for Julius Roubik, 63, who died late Tuesday at his home near Lange’s Corners, Brown County, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of New Denmark in 1872 and always made his home in that vicinity. He was a blacksmith. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Lena and Julia at home; two brothers, Emil, Chicago and Matt, North Dakota; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Brandt and Miss Mary Roubik, both of Chicago and Mrs. Anna Cheval, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Dec. 19, 1935 - page 7
LENA ROUBIK (d. 1970) Mrs. Julius Roubik, 95, of Rt. 3, Denmark, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Roubik, nee Lena Schaffer, was born Oct. 12, 1874, in Town of New Denmark, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schaffer. She was married to Julius Roubik Sept. 29, 1896, at Cooperstown, and he died in 1934. A son and two daughters also preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter, Miss Lena, at home. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, where at 8 o'clock this Friday evening wake services will be conducted. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1970
LENA ROUBIK (d. 1983) Miss Magdalen (Lena) Roubik, 83, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Thursday at the Bellin Hospice. She was born June 26, 1899 at Langes Corners to the late Julius and Lena Schaffer Roubik. The family operated a grocery store at Langes Corners for a number of years. Survivors include cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Julia and Helen and one brother, Jule. The funeral was held Saturday at St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown with the Rev. John Blaha officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers were Erv. Leiterman, Norman Tauber, A.A. Maurer, Clem Kafka, Henry Brotski and Harry Rogalski. The Knutston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thurs., Mar. 24, 1983
STEPHEN A. ST. PETER Stephen A. “Chunk” St. Peter, 35, Maribel, passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident Monday morning, Aug. 13, 2012. He was born on September 19, 1976, a son of Charles R. “Chuck” and Elizabeth A. “Betsy” (Lindberg) St. Peter. He attended Denmark High School. Stephen married Cheryl A. Ruttner in Manitowoc on June 24, 2003. He was currently employed by Little Rapids Corp., Green Bay (Larsen Converting Co.). He was a member of Hope Community Church, Two rivers and enjoyed going to services with his family. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and had installed a side-car. Chunk especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and children fishing, boating, camping, shopping, playing games, cooking, as well as grilling and watching movies outside and taking them on Harley rides. Chunk is survived by his wife, Cheryl; five children, Timothy, Sophia, Olivia, Stephanie and Nathaniel; his parents, Chuck and Betsy St. Peter; brothers, Chuck Jr. and Corey (Debbie) St. Peter; sisters, Becky (T.J.) Hampton II. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Dennis (Kathy) Ruttner Sr.; sisters-in-law, Sandy and Connie Ruttner; brother-in-law, Dennis Ruttner Jr.; step sisters-in-law, Amanda and Samantha Schnell and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; his mother-in-law, Theresa (Bitta) Ruttner and uncle, Jim Lindberg. Friends may call at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Rd. R, Denmark on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted during the visitation on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. John Aitkin, pastor of New Hope Community Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Friday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of procession to St. James Catholic Cemetery, Cooperstown for the committal service that will be held at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home Obituary - August, 2012
DENNIS SCANLAN Dennis Scanlan, 100, of Cooperstown, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had resided the past five years. A concelebrated Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. A nephew, Rev. Lambert Scanlan, of Menasha, will serve as celebrant and Rev. James Geenen, pastor, will be the lector. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Scanlan was born Dec. 25, 1870, at Cooperstown, son of the late Dennis and Catherine Powers Scanlan. He farmed in the Cooperstown area all his life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Church. On Mr. Scanlan's 100th birthday Holy Family Hospital held an open house. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock by the Holy Name Society and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 7, 1971 ******** (b.25 Dec. 1870/d. May 1971)
INFANT SCANLAN Cooperstown: An infant son of Mike Skanling died on Saturday and was interred at the St. James church on Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, February 28, 1901
REVEREND LAMBERT D. SCANLAN Rev. Lambert Scanlan, age 93, died Sunday, July 9, 2000 at St. Norbert Abbey. Father Scanlan was born May 16, 1907 near Cooperstown, Wisconsin to the late Michael and Susan (Bradley) Scanlan. He graduated from St. James Parochial School and later earned his B.A. and Masters Degrees at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee. He received an S.T.B. in Theology through Catholic University. On June 1, 1933, he was ordained by Bishop Paul J. Rhode. Father served as Assistant Pastor at St. Stephen Parish in Stevens Point, St. Mary’s Parish in Appleton and St. Peter in Oshkosh. Father Scanlan served as Pastor of Holy Rosary in New Holstein. While in New Holstein the parish built a new church and converted the old church into a school. In 1963 he was nominated by Governor John Reynolds to be a member of the State Board of Public Welfare, a post in which he served until April 1, 1965. He later served as pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish in Menasha and St. Patrick Parish in Lebanon. Father Scanlan also served in Diocesan Apostolate, was Director of the Oshkosh Apostolate, was Director of Catholic Charities, was a member of the Priest’s Personnel Board and was later appointed chaplain at the McCormick Home chaplain of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Father Scanlan was proud of his Irish Heritage and was founding member of the Shamrock Club of Northeastern Wisconsin and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. In 1999, he was named Hibernian of the Year. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Blanche Scanlan, Green Bay, two sisters, Mary Grace Pamperin, Green Bay and Eva O’Brien, Curran; and sister-in-law, Valera Scanlan, Green Bay; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Raymond, Thomas, Michael and Dr. Bernard Scanlan; four sisters, Amanda, Florence and Violet Scanlan and Gladys Finnell. The public is invited to a visitation at St. Agnes Catholic church in Green Bay from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Reception of the body will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday with Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday with Rev. David Pleier officiating. The visitation will continue on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church with Bishop Robert Banks officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery in Cooperstown. The Diocese of Green Bay and the Scanlan family wish to thank the staff of San Luis Manor for their care of Father Scanlan. They also wish to thank Abbott E. Thomas DeWane, the Norbertine community and the nursing staff of St. Norbert Abbey, where Father lived the past four months. Manitowoc Herald Times – Thursday, July 13, 2000
MARGARET SCANLAN Margaret S. Scanlan, 89, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Margaret was born July 18, 1905 in Cooperstown, Wis. Her parents were the late Henry and Helen Doolan Kane. On June 4, 1935 she married Thomas Scanlan. He preceded her in death in 1954. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc and also taught school there from 1954 through 1975. She is survived by her son, Patrick (Rose), Oshkosh; daughters, Mary (Don) Schiesel, Eagle River; Jean (Larry) Rusch, Madison; grandchildren, Craig (Barb) Scanlan, Oshkosh; Chris Schiesl, Eagle River; Jodi (Matt) Vandeurzen, Kimberly; Dr. Terry Schiesl, San Diego, Calif.; Tom Schiesl, Milwaukee and Deirdre and Heidi Rusch, Madison; five great grandchildren; a sister, Sarah Rasmussen, Denmark; brothers-in-law, Rev. Lambert Scanlan and Jerome (Blanche) Scanlan, Green Bay; and sisters-in-law, Bernadine Kane, Denmark; Margaret Kane, Mary Kane and Mary Grace Pamperin, Green Bay; Gladys Finnel, Mishicot; Eva O’Brien, Denmark; and Valera Scanlan, Shawano; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; her parents, a sister, Sister Carmen Kane and brothers, Thomas, Kenneth and Henry. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; Prayer service 7 p.m. Friday led by Sister Michael; Funeral service 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995 at the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and Rev. Lambert Scanlan; Burial at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown, Wis. Green Bay Press Gazette - Friday, April 7, 1995 - page B2
MICHAEL L. SCANLAN Michael L. Scanlan, 80, of route 1, Denmark, died at St. Vincent hospital in Green Bay Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia. He had been a patient there 10 days. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, in Cooperstown, the Rev. Walter Williams officiating. The body may be viewed at the Wochos Funeral Home in Denmark where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this evening by the Rev. Lambert Scanlan of Green Bay and at 8 p.m. Thursday by Father Williams. Mr. Scanlan was born in Denmark and resided in Brown County until 14 years ago when he built his present home which is across the line in Manitowoc County. Survivors are his wife; five sons, Raymond of Green Bay, Thomas of Route 1, Denmark, Father Scanlan, director of the Green Bay Apostolate, Dr. Bernard of Shawano and Jerome of Green Bay; three daughters, Mrs. William O’Brien of Curran, Mrs. John Finnel of Larrabee and Mrs. Laurence Pamperin of Green Bay; brother, Dennis of Cooperstown; Four children preceded him in death. Mr. Scanlan was a member of the Holy Name Society, the Manitowoc Council of the Knights of Columbus and had been a director of the Denmark State Bank for the past 20 years. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, July 6, 1949 - page 2 ******** FARM HOME IS BURNED NEAR COOPERSTOWN Fire late Thursday destroyed the house on the farm of Michael Scanlan, one mile north of Cooperstown, completely destroying the residence while neighbors who hurried to the farm on call for assistance, succeeded in saving the other buildings. Some of the household furnishings were saved by members of the family. Cause of the fire is unknown but it is believed to have started in the second story of the house, probably from a defective chimney. Passers by, noting the smoke and flames, gave the family the first information of the fire and the Denmark fire department was called but the house had been completely destroyed. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Manitowoc Herald News, September 27, 1924 p.2
SUSAN L. SCANLAN Mrs. Mike (Susan) Scanlan, 88, formerly of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Friday morning at Santa Maria Nursing Home, Green Bay, where she resided the past year. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. A son of the deceased, the Rev. Lambert Scanlan of Menasha, will be celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass, assisted by the Rev. James Geenan of St. james parish, Bernard Geimer of Phlox, Walter Williams of Green Bay and Michael Jacowski of Kewaunee. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Scanlan was born January 22, 1879 at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary McMahon Bradley. She was married to Mr. Scanlan in 1896 and the couple observed its golden wedding anniversary June 2, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1949. The couple operated a farm in Cooperstown and she was a member of St. James Christian Mothers Confraternity in which she held various offices. She is survived by three son, Father Lambert, Dr. Bernard of Shawano and Jerome of Green Bay; three daughters, Mrs. William (Eva) O’Brien of Denmark, Mrs. John (Gladys) Finnel of Larrabee and Mrs. Lawrence (Mary Grace) Pamperin of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Henry (Rose) Geimer of Hollywood, Calif.; three brothers, Frank of Detroit, Thomas of Green Bay and Pete of Denmark; 33 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Three sons, Raymond, Thomas and Michael Jr. and three daughters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o’clock this Saturday evening and Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Feb. 4, 1967 - page 2
THOMAS SCANLAN Thomas Scanlan, 48, farmer residing on a star route, Denmark, died Friday morning at a Green Bay hospital. Death was attributed to encephalitis. Mr. Scanlan had been ill since Christmas. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Lambert Scanlan, a brother of the deceased, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in 1905 in the town of Denmark and after he married the former Margaret Kane operated a farm in Manitowoc County. Survivors include his wife, a son (private), and two daughters (private); his mother, Mrs. Michael Scanlan of Star Route, Denmark; four brothers, Father Scanlan, Raymond and Jerome of Green Bay and Dr. Bernard of Shawano; and three sisters, Mrs. William O'Brien of Denmark, Mrs. John Finnell of Mishicot and Mrs. Lawrence Paperin of Green Bay. Friends may call at the Wochos, Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1954 P. 17
ANDREW SCHAFFER Andrew Schaffer, a pioneer of Denmark, just over the Manitowoc County line is dead at the age of 84. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Apr. 25, 1910
ANNA SCHAFFER SCHAFFER FUNERAL HELD ON WEDNESDAY Last Sad Rites Held at 10 o'clock Wednesday Morning Rev. Geier Officiates Leaves Many Children The funeral services of Mrs. Andrew Schaffer were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Denmark. The Rev. Geier officiating. The remains were interred in the Denmark cemetery. The last sad rites were largely attended by relatives and friends. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children: James Schaffer, Miss M. Schaffer, Mrs. J. Roubick and Mrs. M. Tauber, of Denmark, Joseph Schaffer of Windom, Minn.; Mrs. William Blair of Tacoma, Wash.; Miss Barbara Schaffer of Menominee, Mich.; Mrs. M. Steffens of Green Bay and Mrs. J. Schmith of Bellevue. Mrs. Schaffer passed away at her home on Monday. Green Bay Press Gazette Saturday, July 17, 1909 pg. 5
ALICE SCHLIES Alice “Moomie” Schlies, age 86, of Maribel, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. On May 21, 1928 she was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Hoyer) Oskey. On April 9, 1949, she married Robert Schlies at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. She was employed as a cheese maker and spray painter. Alice enjoyed reading, sewing Christmas stockings, talking with her daughters, cooking, canning and shake 3 (dice). She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Survivors include her children, Dick (Linda) Schlies, Diane (Darrell) Johnson, Robert Schlies Jr., Luann (Gary) Taicher, Susie (Tommy) Siebold, Rosa (John) Gehrke and Mark (Jeannie Cleven) Schlies; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Schlies; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; her brothers, Al (Elaine) Oskey and two brothers-in-law, Harris Schlies and Ray Schlies. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Schlies; her brothers and sisters, Elmer (Goldie) Oskey, Dorothy (Eddie) Smith, Millie (Sonny) Vanrite and Betty (Don) Hoffman. Family and friends may visit at Knutson-Cotter Funral Home, Denmark, on Friday, January 9, from 4-7 p.m. A parish prayer service will conclude the visitation on Friday; Visitation will continue on Saturday at the funeral home from 9 – 10 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with the Rev. Maurice Mmegbaudimma officiating; Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice, Dr. Mark, Sister Gerri and Fr. Maurice for the care and concern shown to them. Green Bay Press Gazette - January 8, 2015
JAMES J. SCHLIES James J. Schlies, 71, of Denmark, was called home to the Lord on August 9, 2015 while a resident of Angels Touch in De Pere. Jim was born September 15, 1943 to William and Isabelle (Holly) Schlies of Bolt, WI. He attended Bolt Grade School and Denmark High School graduating in 1961. He attended one year of college at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Extension. He married Janis Drace on June 8, 1963. He worked at Hamilton Manufacturing for 45 years, retiring as Vice President of Sales in 2005. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and belonged to the Lakeshore Beagle Club and Maribel Sportsmen Club. He was also a member of Saint James Catholic Church of Cooperstown and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janis; two sons: James, John, and one daughter, Jane (Ted) Thorne; two grandchildren, Kyle Thorne and Isabelle Schlies; four sisters: Diane (Gerald) Steinberger, Sandy (Wayne) Bradley, Kathleen (Myron) Kudick, and Jeanette (Bernard) Wotachek, all of Denmark; foster grandchild, Brittany (Cory) VanStippen; two foster great-grandchildren, Aya and Ana; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends may visit Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Maurice Mmegbuadimma officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Thank you to the CEW members, Bob Rupp, Dan Zellner, Dave Scheuer, Harley Roffers and Tom Bekkers for visiting with Jim for the last three years, and to the staff at Angels Touch for the care and understanding given to Jim. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter August 11, 2015
ROBERT J. SCHLIES Robert J. Schlies, 72, Maribel, died unexpectedly, Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 at his home. Bob was born on Dec. 8, 1925 to the late Frank and Josephine (Winnekens) Schlies. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Bob served his country in the US Army during World War II. On April 9, 1949, he married Alice Oskey at All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark and the couple enjuoyed more than 49 years together. Bob was a member of the Don Schlies orchestra for over 45 years. He was also a member of the musicians union and Denmark VFW Post 6705. Bob was an avid sportsman and loved to watch the Packers. Survivors include his wife, Alice, Maribel; four sons, Dennis (Sandy) Schlies, Denmark; Richard (Linda) Schlies, Denmark; Robert Schlies Jr., Green Bay; and Mark (Yvonne) Schlies, Maribel; four daughters, Diane (Darrell) Johnson, Denmark; Luann Schlies and her special friend, Gary Teicher, Denmark; Susie (Thomas) Siebold, Maribel and Rosa (Jay) Gehrke, Maribel; and Rosa (Jay) Gehrke, Maribel; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; six brothers, Fritz (Lucy) Schlies, Kewaunee; Warren (Shirley) Schlies, Green Bay; Ray (Mary) Schlies, De Pere; Don (Lorraine) Schlies, Kewaunee; Romy Schlies, Denmark; and Harris (Pauline) Schlies, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Agnes Schlies, Denmark; further survived by other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Alvin Schlies and one sister-in-law, Beverly Schlies. Friends may call at the Knutson Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R, Denmark, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the cortege leaves for church; Denmark VFW Post 6706 will conduict a military service at 6 p.m. Wednesday; Parish Prayer Service 7 p.m. Wednesday; Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Ronald Colombo officiating; Burial at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Green Bay Press Gazette - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998 - page B4 ******** Robert J. Schlies, age 72, of Maribel, died unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 1998, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 1998, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Ronald Columbo officiating. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery. Bob was born on December 8, 1925, son of the late Frank and Josephine (Winnekens) Schlies. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Bob served his country in the United States Army during WWII. On April 9, 1949, he married Alice Oskey, at All Saints Catholic Church, in Denmark and the couple enjoyed more than 49 years together. Bob was a member of the Don Schlies Orchestra for over 45 years. He was also a member of the Musicians Union and Denmark VFW Post 6705. Bob was an avid sportsman and loved to watch the Packers. Survivors include: his wife, Alice, Maribel; four sons, Dennis (Sandy) Schlies, Manitowoc, Richard (Linda) Schlies, Denmark, Robert Schlies Jr. Green Bay and Mark (Yvonne) Schlies, Maribel; four daughters, Diane (Darrell) Johnson, Denmark, Luann Schlies and her special friend Gary Taicher, Denmark, Susie (Thomas) Siebold, Maribel and Rosa (Jay) Cehrke, Maribel; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six brothers, Fritz (Lucy) Schlies, Kewaunee, Warren (Shirley) Schlies, Green Bay, Ray (Mary) Schlies, DePere, Don (Lorraine) Schlies, Kewaunee, Romy Schlies, Denmark and Harris (Pauline) Schlies, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Agnes Schlies, Denmark. He is further survived by other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Alvin Schlies and one sister-in-law, Beverly Schlies. Friends may call at the Knutson Cotter Funeral Home, 536 CTY HWY R, Denmark, from 4-9 on Wednesday, October 14 and after 9 a.m., Thursday until the cortege leaves for church. Denmark VFW Post 6705 will conduct a Military Service at 6 p.m., Wednesday. Parish Prayer Service will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Herald Times Reporter, October 13, 1998 P. A2
DORTHY SCHMITT GIBSON PIONEER DIES IN MICHIGAN SUNDAY Mrs. Michael Schmitt, 77, Gibson pioneer, who had been making her home at Watersmeet, Mich., died there Sunday night and the remains will be brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Goessl, in Gibson Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten from the St. James church at Cooperstown. Mr. Schmitt passed away nine years ago. Two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Brien of Alpena, Mich., and Mrs. Charles Goessl, of Gibson, and two brothers, Frank Haws of Francis Creek, and John Haws of Two Rivers, survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 27, 1932 ******** (Dorothea (Haws) Schmitt, b.05 Nov 1855, d.26 Jun 1932 b. Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, WI Wife of Michael Schmitt (1850) (extra info from researcher/see contributors page)
MICHAEL SCHMITT PIONEER OF THE COUNTY DIES AT PAULDING, MICH. Michael Schmitt Was Early Day Lumberman of County Telegraph messages coming here tell of the death of Michael Schmitt at Paulding, Mich., Sunday, April 23. The deceased was born at Friedenburg, Germany, December 6, 1850, and came to Manitowoc county seven years later. On July 4, 1874, he was married to Dorothy Haws who with one sister, Mrs. John Gehrn of Algoma, and three nephews, Edward, John and Henry Schmitt of Two River, survive him. Burial will take place at Cooperstown but complete arrangements have not yet been made. For the past 20 years, he has been engaged in the lumber business at Paulding. Early day pioneers will remember the decedent in connection with the lumber mill industry of former days when he was associated with the Two Rivers Manufacturing company in the conduct of the Gibson mills. Mr. Schmitt’s duties at that time consisted of the superintending of the cutting of logs in the northern part of the county and floating them down the East and West Twin Rivers to Two Rivers where they were cut into lumber. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 ********* The funeral of the late Mike Schmitt, whose body was brought here from Paulding, Mich., took place Tuesday at 10 o'clock from the St. James church, with burial in adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 2, 1922 P.5 ******** (b. 27 Nov 1850, d. 23 Apr 1922/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Son of Johann and Margaretha (Goedert) Schmitt Note: See Holy Cross Cemetery #1, Town of Mishicot, WI m. Dorothea Haws, 23 Sep 1874, St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, WI (extra info from researcher/see contributors page)
JEREMIAH JOHN SCHNEIDER Jeremiah John Schneider, 3 ½ months old infant son of Jay and Sue Schneider of 14525 Hwy Q, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, June 23, 1986 at the family residence. Funeral services will be 3 pm Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Michael Clifford will officiate and burial will be in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. Jeremiah was born March 5, 1986 at Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents, Jay and Sue Remiker Schneider; a brother, Jason at home; paternal grandparents, Sylvester and Arlene Schneider of Cleveland; maternal grandparents, Donald M. and Ruth Remiker of Manitowoc; paternal great grandparents, Helen Schneider and Herman Holzer Sr., of Manitowoco; maternal great grandparents, Sophie Remiker and Elizabeth Sheahan of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, after 1 pm Thursday to the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., June 25, 1986 - page 22
CATHERINE SEKORA Mrs. Paul Secora (sic) an aged resident of the town of Cooperstown died after a lingering illness at her home there. She was 61 years of age and is survived by a husband and eight children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, October 12, 1912 P. 3 ******** Notes From Cooperstown: Mrs. Paul Secora (sic), an aged resident of the town of Cooperstown, died after a lingering illness at her home last Tuesday morning. The deceased had attained the age of sixty-one years and leaves her husband and eight children. The funeral was held Friday at ten o'clock A.M. at the St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown, Rev. Rollinger officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 17, 1912 pg. 8
PAUL SEKORA Cooperstown- Funeral services for the late Paul Shekora, 92, who died last Friday at the home of his son, were held in Denmark and interment was in the cemetery at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., June 29, 1932 - page 12
DOROTHY H. SHILLCOX Mrs. Dorothy Shillcox, 76, formerly of Route 1, Mishicot, died Saturday evening, August 31, 1991, at Shady Lane Home Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, Rev. Thomas R. Stocker officiating and burial in the parish cemetery. She was born February 7, 1915, at Little Chute, daughter of the late Martin and Katherine Verbaten Diedrick. She was married to John Shillcox, September 7, 1935, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Little Chute. He preceded her in death November of 1956. She farmed in the town of Gibson until 1972 and then worked at Mirro until retiring. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Ladies Auxiliary of the Denmark V.F.W. and the Larabee Homemaekrs. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Robert Radue of St. Paul, Minn.; five sons and three daughters-in-law: Donald Shillcox of Gleason, Wis., Sylvester of Mishicot, Stanley and Barbara. Floyd and Susan Shillcox of Two Rivers, Gerald and Joanne of rural Mishicot; two brothers, Florian and Steve Diedrick of Kaukauna; four sisters, Mrs. Martha DeBruin, Mrs. Katherine Baumgart and Mrs. Germaine Blair all of Kaukauna, Mrs. Anna Neiling of Little Chute; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister and six brothers. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 8 pm. this Tuesday evening and Wednesday until leaving for the church at 10 a.m. Memorial services will be 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday evening. Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1991 P. B6
JOHN T. SHILLCOX John Shillcox Is 24th Fatality on Roads This Year Dies at Two Rivers Hospital After Crash Not Far From Home John Shillcox, a 41-year-old farmer of Rt. 1, Mishicot, became Manitowoc County's 24th auto fatality of 1955 Tuesday. County traffic police reported he suffered a skull fracture when his car ran into a tree on County Trunk Q near his home about a mile and a half northwest of Larrabee at 1:?? a.m. Monday. He died of cerebral hemorrhage at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday. Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said: According to the accident report, Shillcox was a ????? in his car, driving west when the auto went off the left side of the road and hit a tree head on. Shillcox suffered a depressed skull fracture (can't read). He was taken to the Two Rivers hospital by the ?????ambulance. Dr. Teitgen said Shillcox never regained consciousness. The impact of the accident demolished the front end of the car, shoving the engine back and ????? the transmission. The car couldn't be towed. It was ???? ??? town by ???? on a flatbed truck. ??? Deer Hunting It is reported that Shillcox, the father of six children, was returning from a deer hunting trip. He was nearing his home on the twisting gravel road when the accident occurred. His wife and children heard the crash, according to Clarence ??????. (The rest is illegible) Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 22, 1955
DONALD SHIMON Donald F. Shimon Sr., 61, of Maribel, died late Monday night, January 14, 1991, after a long and courageous battle with cancer for 2 years. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Rev. Thomas Stocker will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post 7753 of Mishicot will conduct military graveside rites. He was born May 21, 1929, in the Town of Gibson, son of Viola Zeman Shimon and the late Matt Shimon. He graduated from Mishicot High school with the Class of 1946. Mr. Shimon hauled milk for 26 years to Whitehouse Milk in Manitowoc and Steve’s Cheese in Denmark and was also self-employed at his farm in Maribel. He fought in the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1953. He married the former Ann Wotruba on October 29, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Mr. Shimon was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown and Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post 7753 of Mishicot. Survivors include his wife, Ann; his mother, Viola Shimon of Maribel; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald Jr. (Butch) and Cindy Shimon of Denmark, David Shimon of Maribel; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Ken Rezek of Maribel, Donna and Larry Kafka of Denmark, Diane and Leroy Kane of Maribel, Doreen and Rick Fischer of Denmark; 13 grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Anton Kubichka of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by his father, Matt Shimon and a grandson, Matthew Rezek. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Stocker. Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1991 P. b6
MARGURETA SHUE Cooperstown News Mrs. Fred Shoe died last Tuesday after a long and painful illness. She was 73 years of age. Her husband who survives her is in good health. He and his deceased wife were among the first settlers of Cooperstown. About a year ago they celebrated their golden wedding. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., June 19, 1894 ******** 1894 Jun 11/SHUE Margureta/v.4 p.233 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ******** Name: Margureta Shue Gender: Female Burial Place: Cooperstown, Wisconsin Death Date: 11 Jun 1894 Death Place: Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age: 77 Birth Date: 1817 Birthplace: Prussia Occupation: Housewife Race: White Marital Status: Unknown Spouse's Name: John Shue Father's Name: John Ringes "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Name: Margureta Shue Event Type: Death Event Date: 1894 Event Place: Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender: Female Age: 77 Race: W Occupation: Housewife Birth Year (Estimated): 1817 Birthplace: Prussia Burial Place: Cooperstown, Wis. Cemetery: St. James Church Grounds Father's Name: John Ringes Spouse's Name: John Shue "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** *Note: She was placed here because the record indicates she is buried here.
ELEANOR M. SIEBOLD Eleanor M. (Riha) Siebold, age 89, Denmark, was called to eternal life on Monday evening, July 26, 2010. She was born to Joseph and Mary (Schultz) Riha on June 17, 1921. She married William Siebold, Sr. on Nov. 22, 1938. Together they were cheesemakers and farmers. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1965. Eleanor worked at K-Mart for 20 plus years before her retirement. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, and the Christian Mother Altar Society. She was a loving and wonderful mother. Her family loved her Bohemian cooking and baking, especially her kolaches, at the annual holiday gathering on Easter and Christmas. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: William Sr; daughter-in-law: Gloria Siebold; grandson: Rick Raymaker; parents: Joseph and Mary Riha; two sisters and one brother: Lucille (Ervin) Sinkula, Helen (Victor) Paider, Arthur Riha; father and mother-in-law: Paul and Anna Siebold; in-laws: Paul (Lucy) Siebold, Adam (Julia) Siebold, Katie (Joseph) Shusta Sr, John (Tillie) Siebold, Joseph (Marie) Siebold, Edward (Gertie) Siebold, James Siebold Sr, Victor (Clara) Siebold, Rose (Albert) Schlies, Anna (Steve) Tikalsky, Emily (Earl) Jensen, George Siebold. Family and friends may call Friday, July 30, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Vistiation will continue on Saturday at KNUTSON-COTTER FUNERAL HOME, 536 Cty R, Denmark, from 9 a.m. until procession leaves for ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, COOPERSTOWN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, COOPERSTOWN, with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN CHURCHES AND VISITATION LOCATIONS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Special thanks to Unity Hospice, the staff at Harmony House, Dr. Bachhuber, Dr. Casis, Fr. Ron Colombo, Sister Gerri, and the staff at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, for their compassion and the loving care provided to our mother. May she rest in peace. Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2010
WILLIAM SIEBOLD William Siebold, 47, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geenan officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Siebold was born March 22, 1918 in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Paul Siebold and Mrs. Ann Siebold. He married Eleanor Riha November 22, 1938 at Tisch Mills. He was a farmer at Maribel for the past eight years and was formerly a cheesemaker at Lincoln, Wis. He was the leader of Siebold Orchestra for the past 20 years and was a member of Manitowoc-Kewaunee Musicians Union. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. George Raymaker of Green Bay; Mrs. Leonard Jirikovic of Kellnersville and Janice, Linda and Mary Lynn at home; two sons, William Jr. and Thomas at home; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Schlies and Mrs. Steve Tikalsky of Green Bay and Mrs. Earl Jensen of Maribel; and six brothers, John of Cato, Joseph of Two Rivers, Edward of Green Bay, James of Stangelville and Frank and Victor of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; two step brothers, Paul and Adam of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, May 27, 1965 - page 21
BABY GIRL SIEHR Zander news: The Angel of Death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Siehr and took away their three weeks old baby girl Sunday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Cooperstown Catholic cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 27, 1916 P.4
CLARENCE SIEHR Clarence J. Siehr, age 89, a former town of Gibson resident, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 1996, at the Hamilton Home, Two Rivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 1996, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Rev. John Neuser will officiate with burial in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. He was born March 13, 1907, in the town of Gibson, son of the late Nicholas and Madelena (Wagner) Siehr and has been a lifelong area resident. Mr. Siehr owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Gibson for many years, and retired in 1970. He was a maple syrup producer since 1945, and was a member of the Larrabee and Maribel Sportsmens Clubs. Mr. Siehr was a lifelong member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. He was an avid deer hunter who enjoyed sharing deer hunting stories. He married the former Loretta Lyons on September 27, 1934, and she preceded him in death on September 20, 1968. He later married Sylvia Barta on December 12, 1975. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Michael Taddy, Maribel; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Joanne Siehr, Two Rivers, Michael and Sandra Siehr, rural Mishicot; one step-daughter, Dr. Karen Barta, Seattle, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Garber and Sr. Agatha, one brother, Edmund Siehr, and three step-sons, Joseph, dale and James Barta. Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday morning before leaving for the funeral service. There will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home A memorial fund has been established for Holy Cross Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1996 P. A2
EDMUND P. SIEHR Word was received here today of the death of Edmund Siehr, twenty-eight years of age, at Milwaukee, where he had been ill for some time. Siehr family resided on Route 2, Mishicot. Funeral services will be held at Cooperstown Monday morning. Manitowoc Herald News - Saturday, May 15, 1926 - page 5
LENA SIEHR Mrs. Lena Siehr, 90, of 516 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had been living the past two weeks. She had been recovering from a broken hip since June. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark and at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Siehr was born Lena Wegner February 23, 1871 at Cooperstown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wegner. She was married to Nicholas Siehr June 20, 1893 at Cooperstown and they farmed in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, until their retirement in 1934. She lived with her son at the farm until her husband’s death in 1953 when she moved to Manitowoc to live with a daughter. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. James Church. A son, Edmund, preceded her in death in 1926. Survivors include two daughters, Sister Mary Agatha of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard Garber of Manitowoc; a son, Clarence of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three brothers, Ed of Mishicot, Walter of Manitowoc and Clarence of Indiana; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Johannes of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 o’clock this Saturday evening at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday by member of the parish and at 8:30 p.m. Sunday by members of the Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Aug. 5, 1961 - page 7
LORETTA SIEHR Mrs. Clarence Siehr, 61, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Revs. James Geenan, Lambert Scanlan and Bernard Geimer will take part in the concelebrated Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Siehr was born November 16, 1906, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Patrick and Anna Bradley Lyons and was married September 27, 1934 at Cooperstown. She was a teller at Mishicot State Bank and a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Mary Ann) Taddy, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two sons, John of Rt. 1, Mishicot and Michael at home; a brother, Francis of Rt. 1, Denmark; five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Swetlik of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elmer Peot of Green Bay, Mrs. Ann Drace and Mrs. Wallace Nejedlo of California and Mrs. Felix Zur of Two Rivers and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. the rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Sept. 21, 1928 - page 5
NICKOLAS SIEHR Nicholas Siehr, 85, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, retired Gibson farmer, died Thursday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Walter Williams will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Gibson in 1867 and in 1893 married Miss Magdeline Wegner. They located on the homestead farm now operated by his son, Clarence. Mr. Siehr was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name Society of the St. James congregation. Survivors are his wife; a son, Clarence on the home farm; two daughters, Sister Agatha in Arizona and Mrs. Leonard Garber of Manitowoc; brother, Peter of Rt. 1, Mishicot; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Saturday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1953 P. 8
SYLVIA O. (BARTA) SIEHR Sylvia O. (Barta) Siehr, age 98, who was born in Algoma on Dec. 5, 1903, died Dec. 21, 2001 in Seattle, Wash., of complications from recurrent colon cancer. She had many chapters in her long and fruitful life. In 1925 she married Joseph F. Barta and raised four children. In 1975, seven years after Joe’s death, she married Clarence Siehr of Larabee, and enjoyed being grandma to grandchildren of both families. Clarence’s death in 1996 brought Sylvia to Seattle where she lived with her daughter. She is survived by her daughter: Karen of Seattle; step-daughter: Mary Ann Taddy of Maribel; stepsons: John Siehr of Mishicot; and Michael Siehr of Larrabee, and their spouses; and daughters-in-law: jean Barta of Green Bay; and Theresa Barta of Manitowoc; niece: Annamae Dickenson of Two Rivers; 10 nieces and nephews formerly of Casco and Algoma; 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister: Leah of Casco; and brothers: Hilmore Jacobosky of Two Rivers; and Evan Jaco-bosky of Algoma; and by her three sons: Joseph and James, both of Two Rivers; and Dale of Green Bay. Funeral Mass and burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, January 23, 2002 pg. A6
JOHN SLADKEY John F. Sladkey, 78, a former Maribel resident, died Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 1986, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Michael Clifford will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Sladkey was born July 9, 1907 at Cooperstown, son of the late John and Rose Snorek Sladkey. He married Mary Valenta, June 7, 1932 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed at Larrabee for 13 years and then moved to Maribel where he was employed at Maribel Grain Company for several years and then at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, until retiring. Mr. Sladkey was a member of WFLA Lodge No. 114 of Rosecrans. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Helen Wranovsky of Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Tillie Krish of Manitowoc, Mrs. Rose Feit of Kellnersville, Clara and Walter Bielinski of Denmark and Edward Kralovetz of Route 1, Maribel and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan. 26, 1963, an infant daughter, two sisters, Christina Sladkey and Anna Kralovetz and a brother, William. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A prayer service will be 7 pm Thursday by Father Clifford. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., May 28, 1986 - page 19
MARY SLADKEY Mrs. John (Mary) Sladkey, 20, of Maribel, died Sunday afternoon, January 23, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. John Blaha will celebrate the mass of Christian burial and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Sladkey, nee Mary Valenta, was born Sept. 12, 1912, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Rose Rous Valenta. She was married to John Sladkey June 7, 1932, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed at Larrabee 13 years before moving to Maribel. She was a member of Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge 114 of Rosecrans. Mr. and Mrs. Sladkey observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Survivors include her husband, John, three sisters, Mrs. Rose Bohman of Route 1, Mishicot, Mrs. Emily Steinberger of Route 2, Denmark and Mrs. Raymond (Clara) Duckart of Route 1, Denmark and nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Julia Siehr and Agnes Duckart preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 8 p.m. Tuesday by Father Blaha. Herald Times Reporter, January 24, 1983 P. 3
ANTON STADLER Notes From Stangelville: Mr. Anton Stadler died Friday morning of general decline. He came to this country in the early fifties settling on a farm on which he lived until some twenty years ago. Now he lived with his sister Mrs. Engeldinger where he died. Mr. Stadler was never married. He was buried Monday from St. James' catholic church, interment in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 22, 1912 pg. 8
ANNA STEINBRECHER Mrs. Anna Steinbrecher died Friday after a long illness. She passed away at the home of her son, John, at Anston, where she made her hoe. She was born in Kewaunee in 1871 and in 1892 married Henry Steinbrecher. He died in 1902 and a son, Henry, also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, John; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Riedy, Escanaba, Mich., and Mrs. Henry Dickensheid, Green Bay; one brother, Herman Griese, Kewaunee; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday morning at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with burial in the family plot in the church cemetery. Denmark Press - Thursday, July 18, 1957 - page 6
CARL J. STEINBRECHER Charles Steinbrecher, 79, of Wauwatosa died Thursday night following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born Feb. 9, 1884, at Cooperstown, son of the late Charles and Mathilda Kerscher Steinbrecher. He married Mary Kvitek Aug. 24, 1906, at Greenstreet. His wife died last year. After marriage the couple operated the Maribel Caves and a general grocery store at Maribel. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Happy Death Society. Among survivors are two sons, Carl, of Waukesha and Paul, of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. R. T. Lang, of Oshkosh, Mrs. L. G. Sidoff, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. J. H. Ollinger, of Wauwatosa; two sisters, Mrs. Mark Nacktwdy, of Cooperstown and Mrs. Nick Wegner, of McHenry, Ill., and 26 grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, April 12, 1963 P. M-15
CHARLES STEINBRECHER Death on Tues. evening at 6 p.m., of Town Gibson resident Charles Steinbrecher, widely known in Manitowoc County. The deceased, who reached the age of 56 yrs. 10 mos., died of pneumonia. He served several terms as Town Supervisor and several other civic offices. Burial will take place Sat. morning in the Catholic Cemetery in Cooperstown. Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1891 ******** From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years ago (1891) Charles Steinbrecher of Gibson died on Tuesday night of this week of inflammation of the lungs. Mr. Steinbrecher was for many years a member of the county board and was last fall a candidate for the democratic nomination for senator of the 15th District. He was a man of the most rigid honesty and was highly respected wherever known. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 16, 1916
EDWARD STEINBRECHER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1891: Sudden death of 20 yr. old Eddie Steinbrecher in Gibson on Tuesday afternoon, 01 Dec. (Article incorrectly says “Nov.”) He is the son of Charles Steinbrecher and has suffered from epilepsy which may have contributed to his death. Tues. afternoon he went into the stable to do some work and was found a few minutes later lying dead on his face. The burial took place on Sat.
EUGENE STEINBRECHER Eugene Steinbrecher, 83, of Stevenson, MIch., died Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Cappaert, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Steinbrecher was born March 26, 1877, at Cooperstown, son of the late Charles and Mathilda Kerscher Steinbrecher. He married Elizabeth Srnka June 2, 1903, at Casco. They farmed the homestead for several years and operated the Maribel Caves Inn and Denmark Hotel before moving to Michigan where they farmed the last 47 years. A daughter, Ruth preceded in death in 1908. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Eugene Jr., of Grand Haven, Mich., and Fabian, Wilbur and Robert of Iron Mountain, Mich., four daughters, Mrs. John Nolan of Green Bay, Mrs. Edward Cappaert of Manitowoc, Mrs. LaVern White of Chicago and Mrs. Harold Lacombe of Marinette; a brother, Carl of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Mark Nachtwey of Cooperstown and Mrs. Marie Wagner of Woodstock, Ill.; 34 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane funeral home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Saturday and Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisc., Aug. 20, 1960 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
FRANCES STEINBRECHER Is Dead at 79 Miss Steinbrecher Miss Frances Steinbrecher, 79, retired manager of Marquette university's business office, died Tuesday at the county general hospital. Miss Steinbrecher retired in 1938 after 25 years as bookkeeper and office manager at Marquette. A sister, the late Mrs. Matilda Ender, was the university's first dean of women. Miss Steinbrecher attended grade and high school in Cooperstown, Wis. She attended the Green Bay business college and was a clerk with a law firm in Kewaunee before coming to Milwaukee. She was a bookkeeper at the old Trinity hospital when it was acquired by Marquette in 1913. She continued with the university, first as bookkeeper for the hospital and the schools of dentistry and pharmacy, and later as manager of the business office. She lived at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged, 2377 S. 52nd st. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the alter society of St. Catherine's parish, the St. Rose sodality and the Happy Death society of Gesu church, and the Daughters of Isabella. Surviving are two brothers, Carl, Milwaukee, and Eugene, Daggett, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Wegner, McHenry, Ill., and Mrs. Josephine Nachtwey, Cooperstown. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown. Burial will be there. The body will be at the Becker funeral home, 5330 W. Lisbon av., after 3 p.m. Thursday. The body will be at Dewane funeral home, Denmark, Wis., after 3 p.m. ???. (No dates or newspaper named) (Sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY STEINBRECHER THREE DIE AT ONE TIME Trio of Manitowoc County Men Lose Life in Fatal Boiler Explosion SAWMILL OPERATIVES KILLED Terrible Catastrophe at Bruce’s Crossing, Mich., Monday Ends Career of Well Known Young Men of Northern Section of County Bursting of the boiler in a saw mill at Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan, Monday afternoon resulted in the death of three Manitowoc County men, the victims being: HENRY STEINBRECHER, Cooperstown, HENRY HAWES, Kossuth, WALTER KIND, Larrabee. News of the terrible catastrophe was received here in a telegram to relatives late in the evening and arrangements will immediately be made for some member of the families to visit the scene for the purpose of returning the bodies for burial if it is possible. The three men were employed in the mill of which Steinbrecher as part owner, being associated with J. Schmitt, also a Manitowoc man. The explosion totally wrecked the buildings and machinery and the employees were killed outright. Steinbrecher was 80 years of age and was the step-son of Mrs. Chas. Steinbrecher, who conducts the Caves hotel at Cooperstown. Hawes formerly made his home at Kossuth where he was employed as a farm hand. He was 22 years of age and is survived by a brother and sister residing at Kossuth. Kind was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kind, prominent residents of Larabee and was a youth of 23 years of age. Although nothing definite is known of the fate of Schmitt it is presumed he escaped with his life as no mention is made of him in the message received here. It has been impossible to establish his identity in the city, no one recalling him, but it is probable that he was a resident of the vicinity from which Steinbrecher came. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 09, 1902, Page 1 ********* BOILER SHORT ON WATER Cause of Explosion that Ended Three lives in Michigan Monday Insufficient water in the boiler was the cause of the explosion in which three Manitowoc men were killed at Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan Monday, according to a dispatch from there. Five others employed in the mill had a narrow escape, having left the building but a few minutes previous to the explosion. The building was completely wrecked and the bodies of the victims’ thrown a distance of twenty five rods by the force of the explosion. Parts of the boiler were blown into the river ten rods away. The mill was located in Ontonagon county, four miles from Bruce’s Crossing. Hawes was employed as engineer and fireman and Kind assisting in the work of sawing lumber. The bodies of the three victims have been prepared for shipment here and will be buried at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 10, 1902, Page 1 ********* A boiler explosion Mon. in a sawmill at Bruce's Crossing, Michigan, took the lives of 3 Manitowoc men who were working there. Their names are Henry Steinbrecher, stepson of widow Mrs. Steinbrecher in Cooperstown, Henry Hawes of Kossuth, and Walter Kind, son of Charles Kind in Larrabee. Henry Steinbrecher was one of the owners of the sawmill, together with J. Schmitt, also of our county. Steinbrecher was 30, Hawes 22, and Kind 23. It is reported that the explosion occurred because the boiler had run out of water. From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902: On Thurs. the bodies arrived here of the 3 men killed in the boiler explosion that we reported last week as having occurred in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. The bodies were claimed by their families at the railroad station. Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902 ******** THREE MANITOWOC MEN KILLED As a result of a Boiler Explosion in Michigan THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED THIS WEEK Henry Steinbrecker, Henry Hawes and Walter Kind Victims ALL FROM NORTHWEST END OF COUNTY Wide Sympathy is Expressed For the Bereaved Families Who are Thus so Suddenly Stricken. Three families in the northwestern end of county have been saddened by the tragic and untimely death of three men, caused by the bursting of a boiler at Bruce Crossing, Northern Michigan. The victims of the accident are well known and highly respected. They are: Henry Steinbrecker, Cooperstown. Henry Hawes, Kossuth. Walter Kind, Larabee. Henry Steinbrecker is well known to almost all the people of the county, having been connected with the Caves hotel at Cooperstown. His family was one of the earliest settlers in that part of the county and the members have done much to bring Cooperstown into more than local view. His cousin is Father Steinbrecker of Kaukauna. The accident occurred on Monday at a saw mill jointly owned by J. Schmitt of Manitowoc and Henry Steinbrecker. From meager information it seems the men were engaged in sawing wood about the mill when of a sudden, without warning, a tremendous explosion happened, absolutely demolishing the property and causing consternation in the country for miles around. Shortly after the catastrophe an investigation was made by persons resident in the district and the discovery resulted in finding the charred remains of the three dead men. The families of the men were immediately informed and prompted steps were taken to bring back the bodies to this county. Henry Steinbrecker was 30 years old and a step son of Mrs. Chas. Steinbrecker; Henry Hawes was 22 years old, and Walter Kind, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kind was 23 years old. Great sympathy has been expressed for the unfortunate families. The bereavement has come at a season to make the sorrow sink deeper into the hearts of those who suffer. Walter Kind was buried at Greenstreet on Friday. Henry Hawes was buried on Friday at Kossuth and Henry Steinbrecker at Cooperstown on the same day. Manitowoc Pilot, December 11, 1902 ******** A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT Three Manitowoc County Men Killed by a Boiler Explosion On Monday afternoon of last week, the boiler in Schmitt & Steinbrecher's saw mill, located at Bruce's Crossing in the county of Ontonagon, Northern Michigan, exploded in a most terrific manner, wrecking the building and instantly killing the three men who happened to be within the same. The three men were Henry Steinbrecher of West Gibson, one of the owners of the mill, Henry Hawes of French Creek, a brother-in-law of Mr. Schmitt, the partner of Mr. Steinbrecher and W. Kind, a son of William Kind of Gibson. The three men were all residents of the county and their bodies were brought home for interment. The remains of Steinbrecher were interred at Cooperstown on Thursday. the same day, the remains of Kind were laid to rest in the North Gibson cemetery. Hawe's body was buried at French Creek on Friday. All three bodies were more or less mutilated by the explosion. The cause of the explosion is not definitely known. the unfortunate men were well known and highly esteemed in the norther part of the county and their death has caused deep sorrow in many hearts. Two Rivers Chronicle - Tues. Dec. 16, 1902
LIBBIE STEINBRECHER Former Resident Dies Suddenly Mrs. Elizabeth (Libbie) Steinbrecher, ,81, Route 4, Manitowoc, passed away suddenly at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Capehart, Manitowoc, following a fatal heart attack. She was the former Elizabeth (Libbie) Srnka, born Sept. 26, 1882 at Casco. She married Eugene Steinbrecher on June 2, 1903 in Casco. After their marriage the couple farmed in Cooperstown, operated the Maribel Caves and later the Uptown Bar in Denmark before moving to Michigan. They farmed in Michigan until their retirement in 1958 and then returned to Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1960. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. John Nolan, Green Bay; Mrs. Capehart, Manitowoc; Mrs. LaVerne White, Chicago; Mrs. Harold LaCombe, Marinette; four sons, Eugene, Springlake, Mich.; Fabian, Wilbur and Robert, all of Iron Mountain; 36 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Peot, Luxemburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Dewane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thursday, July 11, 1963 - page 8
MAGDALENE STEINBRECHER Mrs. Mary Steinbrecher, an old resident of Cooperstown died Sunday morning at Milwaukee, aged 69 years. The body was taken to Cooperstown for burial. The funeral was held from St. James church there Tuesday morning. Mrs. Steinbrecher, nee Nachtway, was born and raised in Cooperstown and but for the last eight years which have been spent at Milwaukee, she lived there all her life. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Mathilda and Frnaces of Milwaukee and by three sons, Walter and Eugene of Michigan and Carl of Milwaukee and two sisters, Mrs. Nic Wagner and Mrs. Mark Nachtway, both of Cooperstown and two brothers, Joseph and Mark of Michigan. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 10, 1927 ******** The body of Mrs. Magdalene Steinbrecher was brought here from Milwaukee Tuesday morning and services were held at the St. James church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Rev. Father Rose of Kellnersville, Father Ahearn of Denmark and Father Jacobs officiated. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 10, 1927 p.14
MARY A. STEINBRECHER Mrs. Carl Steinbrecker, 77, of 2207 N. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee, died Sunday evening at home following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Richard Shafer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Steinbrecker was born Mary Kvitek in the Town of Cooperstown, March 25, 1885. She was married at Greenstreet August 25, 1908 to Carl Steinbrecker. The couple then operated Maribel Caves and a store and tavern at Maribel before moving to Milwaukee in 1919. Mrs. Steinbrecker was a member of Happy Death Society, Third Order of St. Francis and Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Carl and Paul of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. R.T. Lang of Oshkosh, Mrs. L.G. Sidoff of Milwaukee and Mrs. J.G. Ollinger of Wauwatosa and 26 grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Nov. 12, 1962 - page 5 ******** Summer Hotel To Be Built at Ccooperstown Caves Mrs. Chas. Steinbrecher, who owns that beautiful and restful retreat, known as Mirabel Park, through which the beautiful Neshoto ripples and rushes over its rocky course, beneath the cooling shade of primeval oaks and elms, ancient maples and sweet-scented basswoods, is about to build a large summer hotel for the accommodation of the many people who visit the park each season to see the famous Cooperstown Caves that are located in a picturesque limestone ledge that borders one side of it. In this park is located a spring of exceptionally pure water which is said to possess healing virtues. The summer hotel will be three stories high and 50 x 100 feet in size. It will be rustic in design and work on its construction will begin at once. The Chronicle - Tues., May 8, 1900
MATHILDA STEINBRECHER Mrs. Chars. Steinbrecher of Gibson, died on Thursday last and was buried on Saturday; the deceased was an old resident and much respected by all who knew her, which was shown by the number of persons who followed the remains to their last resting place in Cooperstown cemetery. She leaves a bereaved husband and twelve children to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 21, 1884 ******** DIED—In Cooperstown, Monday Feb. 11, the wife of Carl Steinbrecher, daughter of H. Nachtway Esq. Of Gibson. The deceased leaves her husband and a large family of children, the youngest of whom was less than a week old at the time of her death. She was a good woman in all the relations of live, and her loss is mourned by a large circle of friends. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, February 19, 1884, pg. 1 ******** Frank Steinbrecher was called from St. Francis Seminary to attend the funeral of his mother. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, February 26, 1884 pg. 1
JOHN W. STEINHORST John Steinhorst, 60, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died unexpectedly Monday evening in a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday in St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Steinhorst was born June 15, 1918 in Kewaunee, son of the late Ben and Theresa Gallenberger Steinhorst. He farmed in the Denmark area for the past 30 years. He served during World War II in Germany and France. He married Rose Lodel October 17, 1945 in Tisch Mills. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Denmark Post of VFW. Survivors include his wife; five sons, William of Rt. 3, Denmark and Glenn, Jerome, Daniel and Thomas at home; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Janice) Jehoe of Green Bay and Teresa at home; a brother, Joseph of Kewaunee; five sisters, Mrs. Anton (Gertrude) Wavrunek of Kewaunee, Mrs. James (Margaret) Wavrunek of Kewaunee, Mrs. Helen Paider of Greenleaf, Mrs. Phillip (Esther) Dorner of Luxemburg and Mrs. Earl (Alice) Finnel of Rt. 1, Denmark and four grandchildren. Friends may call in DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 pm Wednesday where a parish wake service will be conducted at 8 pm, the Holy Name Society will be at 8:30 pm Wednesday and the VFW at 9 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, June 27, 1978 - page 3
ROSE STEINHORST Rose Steinhorst, age 94, of Denmark, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. The daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Valenta) Lodel was born May 8, 1922 in Casco. She was raised in Tisch Mills, and on October 17, 1945, was united in marriage to John Steinhorst at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tisch Mills. She was an active member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society at St. James Catholic Church where she also assisted with funeral dinners, and enjoyed playing cards and baking. Survivors include her children: Janice (Gerald) Kehoe, Glenn (Brenda) Steinhorst, Bill (Janice) Steinhorst, Jerome Steinhorst, Dan (Laurie) Steinhorst, Tom (Patti) Steinhorst, and Teresa (Wayne) Peebles; grandchildren: Kristina (William) Foudray, Julie (Robert) Gaulke, Ken (Heather) Kehoe, Renae (Mark) Freund, Michael Steinhorst (friend Danielle Bertrand), Jackie (Jeremy) Holm, David (Sara) Steinhorst, Cathy (Steven) Lentz, Sara (Andy) Mancheski, Tami Steinhorst, Ryan Steinhorst, Trina (Mike) Ellison, Jon Steinhorst; great-grandchildren: Tien, Kael, Everett and Elias Foudray, Brianna, Jordan and Kayla Gaulke, Forrest Kehoe, and a baby Freund on the way in April, Evan and Alex Holm, Dakota and Abigail Steinhorst, Avery and Owen Lentz, Steven Leiterman, Lauren and Bennett Mancheski, Peyton and Brody Ellison, as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. In addition to her husband, John, Rose was preceded in death by two infant daughters, siblings: George (Eleanor) Lodel, Lillian (Bernard) Finnel, Anna (Elmer) Whitney, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Joseph (Pauline) Steinhorst, Gertrude (Anton) Wavrunek, Margaret (James) Wavrunek, George Steinhorst, Esther (Phillip) Dorner, Helen (Frank) Paider and Alice (Earl) Finnel. Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home-Denmark Chapel, 536 Cty Rd R, Denmark, on Tuesday, October 25, from 4-8pm with a prayer service at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 Cty Rd R, Cooperstown, on Wednesday from 9:00am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with Fr. Bill O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for the or the , Green Bay Chapter. Our family would like to extend a thank you to the caregivers when she was at home, as well as to Scandinavian Court and Southern Care Hospice for their care and concern. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter October 23, 2016
FLOYD P. THELEN Floyd P. Thelen, age 70, a Kellnersville resident, died Tuesday, December 29, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and Sr. Marlene Greatens will be the Homilist. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown, with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Post #6179-Cato. Floyd was born on November 27, 1928, at Green Bay, son of the late Floyd J. and Ruth Johnson Thelen. He grew up and was educated at Green Bay and for 30 years was employed by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, retiring in 1980. Floyd was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He was married to Geraldine M. Schuh on August 27, 1949, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. They celebrated 49 years of marriage together. Floyd was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, the Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Post #6179-Cato and the United Transportation Union. Survivors include his wife, Gerry; his step-mother, Monica Thelen, Green Bay; children include Dan Thelen, Kellnersville, David Thelen, Green Bay, Pamela and Robert Timm, Wayside, Bruce and Becky Thelen, Menchalville, Mary and Ron Lemke, Greenleaf, Floyd E. Thelen, Rome, N.Y., Anthony and Cindy Thelen, Reedsville, Peter and Sue Thelen, Schofield, Andrew and Doreen Thelen, Whitelaw, Ruth and Dale Schwahn, Menchalville, Mark and Rance Thelen, Whitelaw; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Tom and Sharon Thelen, Green Bay, Kenneth and Sandy Thelen, Green Bay, Jim Thelen, Eau Claire; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie and Duane Maus, Fond du Lac, Barbara and Jack Byrnes, Green Bay, Sue Bingham, Seattle, Wash.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kelly Thelen. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4-8 pm. Friday, January 1, 1999, and on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, led by Sr. Marlene. We would like to thank Dr. Peter Sippel and the 5th floor nursing staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the care, comfort and support of our husband and father. Herald Times Reporter, December 31, 1998 P. A2 ******** Funeral Services for Floyd P. Thelen, age 70, a Kellnersville resident, who died Tuesday, December 29, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Rev. Ronald Colombo will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and Sr. Marlene Greatens will be the Homilist. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown, with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the Kubale-O’Connell V.F.W. Post #6179-Cato. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 4-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT), and on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight, led by Sr. Marlene. Herald Times Reporter, January 1, 1999
GERALDINE M. THELEN Geraldine M. "Gerry" Thelen, age 88, of Kellnersville, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at her son's residence surrounded by her loving family. The former Geraldine Mary Schuh was born on February 16, 1928 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Henry and Clare (Braun) Schuh. She attended local area schools and graduated with the class of 1946 from Kiel High School. Gerry married Floyd P. Thelen on August 27, 1949 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1998 following 49 years of marriage. Gerry was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and working jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville and the St. Joseph's Rosary Society. Survivors include her eleven children: Dan Thelen and his special friend: Kris, Michigan; David Thelen, Kellnersville; Pamela (Robert) Timm, Wayside; Bruce (Becky) Thelen, Menchalville; Mary (Ron) Lemke, Greenleaf; Floyd E. (Jane) Thelen, Whitesboro, NY; Anthony (Cindy) Thelen, Reedsville; Peter (Sue) Thelen, Menasha; Andrew (Doreen) Thelen, Whitelaw; Ruth (Dale) Schwahn, Menchalville; Mark (Ranee) Thelen, Whitelaw; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters-in-law: Edward Schuh, Denver, CO; Angie Schuh, Kiel; Lucille Schuh, Kiel; Wanda Schuh, Kiel; one sister and brother-in-law: Mary Ann (Edwin) Majkrzak, Kiel; mother-in-law: Monica Thelen, Green Bay; four brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Tom (Sharon) Thelen, Green Bay; Ken (Sandy) Thelen, South Carolina; Jim Thelen, Eau Claire; Barbara (Jack) Byrnes, Green Bay; Sue Bingham, Green Bay, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Clare Schuh; her husband: Floyd P. Thelen; one granddaughter: Kelly; two great grandchildren: Savannah and Hayden; three brothers: Gerald Schuh and his twin Eugene Schuh and Henry Schuh; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Barbara Schuh and Helen Schuh; Marie (Duane) Maus; and her father-in-law: Floyd J. Thelen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 522 Tower Avenue, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Maurice Mmegbuadimma with burial at St. James Cemetery in Cooperstown. Relatives and friends may call on Monday at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. A parish prayer services will be held at 7:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home led by Sr. Gerri Krautkramer. Online condolences can be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Heartland Hospice for all the compassionate care given to Mom. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 18, 2016
ROBERT J. VAN ABEL Robert J. Van Abel, 44, Route 2, died unexpectedly Friday evening. Death was due to choking on food served at a family birthday party. He was born July 22, 1930 in Shawano to the late Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Van Abel and stepson to the late Louis DeGroot. He was a graduate of Marquette University and received his master's degree at the University of Wisconsin. He was responsible for the UW-GB's instructional media program and the preparation of Channel 38, the local educatioinal outlet to be opened this year. He had worked for nine years at WBAY-TV and for WLUK-TV for two years and from 1965 to 1969 was director of the Delaware state educational television network. Surviving him are his wife, the former Mary Becker; three sons, Robert Jr., Michael and James; two daughters, Mary and Susan, all at home; two step-brothers, Robert DeGroot, Lakewood and Howard DeGroot, Green Bay; four step-sisters, Mrs. Jean Hendrickson, Mrs. Donald Davis and Mrs. Al Hendricks, all of Green Bay and Mrs. James Rioux, Chillicothe,Ohio. One son, John, preceded him in death. Funeral services wereheld Monday at St. James Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. James Geenan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A memorial for the Winnebago's Childrens Home at Neilsville was established. Denmark Press - Thurs., Jan. 27, 1972 - page 6
DIANE R. VOS Mishicot - Diane R. Vos, age 67, of Mishicot, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. The daughter of Robert and Agnes (King) Henningfeld was born August 28, 1950 in Burlington, WI. On December 1, 1973, she married Ken Vos in Waterford, WI. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, socializing, crocheting and shopping. Survivors include: her husband Ken; two sons: Luke and Ben (Amy); grandchildren: Grace, Emma, Owen and Noelle; brothers: William (Maryann) Henningfeld, David (Eileen) Henningfeld, Donald (Shellie) Henningfeld, Jim (Lynette) Henningfeld, Chuck Henningfeld, Steve (Pattie) Henningfeld, and a sister Mary (Bob) Kettle; as well as nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Agnes and a sister Carol Henningfeld. Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home-Denmark Chapel, 536 Cty Rd R, Denmark, on Sunday, December 17, from 4-7pm with a parish prayer service to conclude the evening at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Monday at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 Cty Rd R, Cooperstown (Denmark) from 9:30 until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am with Fr. Maurice Mmegbuadimma officiating. Burial in the church cemetery after mass. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter December 14, 2017
ELIZABETH A. VOSBURGH BRIGHT YOUNG LIFE GOES OUT Wife of Dr. W.H. Vossburg at Cooperstown Died Suddenly A bright young life closed Thursday with the death of Mrs. W.H. Vossburg, wife of Dr. Vossburg of Cooperstown. The demise was sudden and brought deep sorrow to many friends. Mrs. Vossburg had never enjoyed the best of health, but her condition was in no way considered serious and her death was a painful shock. Decedent was 24 years of age and had been married a little more than a year. She was the daughter of W. Smith of Gibson and was well known here. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved husband. The funeral will be held Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1 ******** Mr. and Mrs. M. Schmitt of Ontonagon County, Northern Michigan, were called here by the death of their daughter, the wife of Dr. Wallace Vosburg of Cooperstown. Their son is also here. They are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt of this city. The Chronicle - Tues., Jan. 14, 1902 ******** Death in Cooperstown on Thurs. of Mrs. W.H. Vossburg, the 24-yr. old wife of Dr. Vossburg there with whom she had been married for slightly over a year. Although the deceased had been ill for some time no one anticipated that her end was near, so her death was unanticipated and a severe blow for her husband. The funeral was held Monday. Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1902 *********** (the following sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) Elizabeth Anna (Schmitt) Vosburgh/b. 19 Oct. 1876/d. 9 Jan. 1902/wife of Dr. Wallace H. Vosburgh, M.D./dau. of Michael and Dorothy (Haws) Schmitt/cause of death: self inflicted drug overdose (morphine) but "not with suicidal intent". She was addicted to drugs. ******** Elizabeth Schmidt Vosburgh birth: 19 October 1877 Wisconsin death: 9 January 1902 Cooperstown, Wisconsin burial: Cooperstown residence: 1902 Cooperstown, Wis. father: Michael Schmidt mother: Dorothy Haws spouse: W.H. Vosburgh Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ARLENE J. WAGNER Arlene (Wais) Wagner, age 82, of Maribel, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2000 in Green Bay. Arlene was born on March 24, 1918, the great-granddaughter of one of the pioneers of Carleton Township, Kewaunee County. She was married in 1940 to Chester Wagner. She spent the war years as one of the real "Rosie the Riveters" assembling engines in the electromotor plant in Lyons, Ill., while her husband was riding a tank across Europe. After the war, they both returned to Denmark and opened a meat market across the street from the 20th Century Brewery. Later they bought a farm in Cooperstown, and then a tavern from which they both retired. In 1980 they built a house on Zander Road, and she lived there until the present. Arlene was always a loving, active person who learned how to swim in the icy waters of Lake Michigan, and loved swimming across Harpt's Lake for over 50 years, including last year at the age of 81. She was an avid conservationist, Astronomer, Birder, and a world traveler from the Mediterranean to the Orient. She even celebrated her 80th birthday by swimming the Amazon River. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her brother Lowell Wais of Cooperstown, and a sister Roma (Wais) and Robert Prinz of Cedarburg, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Hattie (Blaha) Wais, her brother Lewis Wais of Tucson, Ariz. and her husband Chester who passed away in 1999. Friends and family may call at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 County Road R in Coopertown, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday August 28, 2000. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Knutson/Cotter Funeral Home of Denmark, (920) 864-2411 is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Monday, August 28, 2000 pg. A2
CHESTER A. WAGNER Chester A. Wagner, age 83, of Maribel, died early Tuesday evening, August 3, 1999, at a Green Bay hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 1999, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. He was born January 5, 1916, in Milwaukee, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George C. Wagner. He married the former Arlene Wais in 1940 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Norman. Chester owned and operated Wagner Meats in Denmark. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Europe during World War II. Chester was active in farming for a number of years. He was a devoted and loving husband to Arlene, and a friend to all who knew him. Chester was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, for 40 years, and a lifetime member of the Denmark V.F.W. Post. Survivors include his wife, Arlene, Maribel; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lucille Cookle, Manitowoc, Grace and Elmer Reinders, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Friends may call at Knutston-Cotter Fuenral Home, 536 County Hwy “R” Denmark, on Friday from 3-8 p.m. Denmark V.F.W. zdervice and Parish Wake Service will be on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue Saturday after 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1999 P. A2
INFANT WALTON Rites Held for Walton Infant Burial rites were held Saturday afternoon at the St. James Catholic Church cemetery, Cooperstown, for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walton, Maribel, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder. The infant died at birth Friday morning in a Green Bay hospital. Survivors are the parents and a brother. The mother is the former Doris Heasley. The Dewane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Denmark Press - Thurs., Apr. 9, 1959 - page 4
ANDREW WANIE Thomas McKeough is at Boldt, Kewaunee County for the day to attend the funeral of a friend, Andrew Wanie. Manitowoc Herald News - Sat., Jan. 8, 1921 - page 3
CHRISTINA WANIE Mrs. Christine Wanie, 79, of 912 Center St., Racine, died Saturday evening at a hospital there. She had suffered a stroke Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Nov. 7, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Dora Kvitek Raislager. She was married Sept. 5, 1905, to Andrew Wanie at Stangelville. The couple farmed in the Bolt area many years. She was a member of the St. Catherine Rosary Society. Her husband died 42 years ago. Among survivors are two sons, Ralph, of Milwaukee and Bernard of Horicon; a daughter, Mrs. William Cisler, of Rt. 1, Denmark; a brother, Joseph, of Stangelville and a sister, Mrs. Mary Krummel, of Stangelville; eight grand- children and 17 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1963
CHLOE WANISH Chloe C. Wanish, 95, Denmark, passed away Monday, June 14, 2004, at Harmony House in Denmark. She was born to the late John and Catherine (Cenefeldt) Wanish, June 21, 1908, in Cooperstown, where she lived her entire life. She graduated from Denmark High School in 1926, where she was a star basketball player. Chloe was a charter member of the VFW post in Denmark. She is survived by nieces and nephews, and special friend, Barb Albrecht. Chloe was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret (Al) Soden; Charlotte (Pat) Melody; Clara (George) Baranowski, Mary Wanish, Elizabeth (Wallace) Furnas, Katherine (Pete) Lappen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom (Gertrude) Wanish, Charles (Tena) Wanish, and Alex (Emily) Wanish. Family and friends may call Friday, June 18, 2004, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Wake Service at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 19, 2004, at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the procession leaves for church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Harmony House for the extra special loving care they gave to Chloe while she was there. Herald Times Reporter ******** Chloe C. Wanish, 96, Denmark. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County R, Denmark, and 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until the cortege leaves for church. Parish wake service 7:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, 18228 County Road R, Cooperstown. Herald Times Reporter
DEBRA WANISH Funeral services for Deborah Wanish, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Delano Wanish, of 2313 Lakeside Dr., Green Bay, who died Tuesday were at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wanish Sr., and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ____ (illegible). Manitowoc Herald Times - July 26, 1958 - page 11
JOHN F. WANISH (1931 - 1974) John Wanish, 43, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Friday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be conducted by Manitowoc Amvets and Denmark Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Wanish was born march 31, 1931 at Cooperstown, son of Frank and Mary Cavanaugh Wanish, living in the Cooperstown area all his life. He served in the U.S. Army for two years in Co. K, 223rd Infantry, 40th Division in Korea, received the Korean medal with one battle star and the China-India-Burma Campaign ribbon. He was discharged at Fr. Leonard Wood, Mo and joined the Army Reserve. Prior to his illness, he was employed at Schuster Construction co. He was a member of the Larrabee Sportsman Club. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wanish of Manitowoc; three brothers, Sheriff George Wanish and Victor Wanish of Manitowoc and Daniel Wanish of Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Rita Tisler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Thomas (Florence) Reedy of Maribel and Mrs. Donald (Veronica) Rabas of Kewaunee and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark after 8:30 a.m. Sunday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., - Saturday, Nov. 2, 1974 - page 12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Wanish Death • United States Social Security Death Index Name John Wanish State Wisconsin Residence Place Wisconsin Last Place of Residence Maribel, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Previous Residence Postal Code 54227 Age 43 Birth Date 31 Mar 1931 Death Date Nov 1974 "United States Social Security Death Index" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
STEPHEN WANISH Cooperstown News: Stephen Wanish, a former resident of Cooperstown, died at the state sanitarium at Wales. He was brought out here for burial and was buried Monday from the St. James Church, Rev. Father Dusold officiated. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tuesday, March 17, 1914 - page 4 ******** The funeral of Stephen Wanish held at the St. James church in Cooperstown was attended by a large gathering of relatives and frineds. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thursday, March 19, 1914 - page 4 ******** LOSES FIGHT WITH DEATH, DIES AT WALES Stephen Wanish, This City, Dead at State Sanitorium A patient at the state sanitarium at Wales for more than a year, Stephen Wanish, a Manitowoc man, lost his battle against death last night, messages received announcing his demise at the institution. A brother, Joseph Wanish, is at Wales to take charge of the body which will be brought here for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Wanish was born at Cooperstown this county, forty-one years ago and was married in this city 13 years ago, a widow and three children surviving. Brothers and sisters also survive him. He had been ill for a long time and a year ago developed consumption and was taken to the state sanitarium for treatment. He was formerly employed by Randolph & Auermiller as a dock man. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 13, 1914
REGINALD (REGIE) WARPINSKI Reginald (Regie) Warpinski, age 80, peacefully joined his brothers, sisters and parents after bidding his beloved wife, Shirley good night and goodbye for what would be the last time on Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born on December 22, 1930 to Anton and Cecelia (Wolnik) Warpinski in the Town of Eaton, WI. Regie attended the Seminary at St. Nazianz for three years and continued his last year at Luxemburg High School. He served in the U.S. army for two years during the Korean Conflict. Regie married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Glaser on February 13, 1954. 11 children joined them in the course of the following 17 years, which made for a lively, often loud household. Known as “Uncle Regie” to a host of nieces and nephews, he always took it upon himself to liven up any family get-to-gether, from reunions to weddings. Also, as “Grandpa” or “Djay”, his chair was always the second stop on each and every visit made by the grandchildren. The first stop was either Grandma or the cookie jar in the kitchen. Regie worked for Knaus Construction until an early retirement at age 55. He then pursued his lifelong passion of farming, starting his own business, Wayside Gardens, more lovingly known as “Regie’s Veggies”. Regie enjoyed his Saturday dump runs and Sunday drives with whatever children were around when the car was ready to leave. Regie was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Dr. Marion, Julian, Dick,Bob and Louis; his sisters who died as infants and several cousins and second cousins who were always like brothers to him. Survivors include his wife, Shirley and children and grandchildren; Cindy (Craig) Chicker, Tim (Michelle), Dana, Alex and Kelly Chicker; Mike (Linda)Warpinski, Nick (Angie), Matt (Molly), Jeff (fiancé Katie Possley); Patti (Steve) Paider, Mike, Andrea, and Beckie (Lee) DeBruin; Vicki (Ray) Pagano and Evan; Andy (Sandy) Warpinski, Ryan (Erin), Jessica (fiancé Kris Mondloch), Brandon and Brittany; Susie (Dennis) Hookstadt, Tina (Christian) Klemm, Lucas, Nichlas and Rose Klemm; Dan (Sue) Warpinski and Hannah; Ann (Charles) Roberts, Morgan, Mason, Marshal and Marcus Roberts; Sam (Lynn) Warpinski and Aimon, Leyton and Dalton Schiebel, Jesse (Cindy Coppens) Warpinski and Lily. Regie is also survived by three great grandchildren, Claire and Steven Warpinski and Caycon Chicker. Friends may call at Proko Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday. Parish wake service 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home; Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday from 10 – 11 a.m; Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church Cooperstown with the Rev. Ron Colombo officiating; Burial in St. James Catholic Cemetery. We will all miss that little smirk and the twinkle in your eyes that meant a little fun/mischief was on the way. The family would like to thank Arlene Anderson and Bill Kane from Volunteer Respite Care, also to Dr. Shrake and St. Vincent Hospital staff, Santa Maria Nursing Home and their very caring staff. Green Bay Press Gazette - January, 2011
LUKE WATZKA Luke Mitchael Watzka "Fudge", 16, Denmark, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 17, 1995 in Green Bay, son of Martin and Rita Heiser-Watzka. He was a junior at Denmark High School, where he was in involved in football, baseball, and wrestling; lettering in football and wrestling. Luke enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, being around his family and friends, and most of all making people smile. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Martin and Rita; two brothers, Matt Watzka, at home, and Seth (special friend-Kara) Watzka, Minneapolis; paternal grandparents, Jerome and Mary Watzka; paternal aunts and uncles: Rick and Stacy Watzka, Two Rivers, Bill and Amy Watzka, Denmark, Deanna and Chris Tilot, Denmark, Dolly and Jon Robb, Green Bay, Amy and Dan Bornemann, Neenah, Henry and Jill Watzka, Green Bay, Jesse and Jennie Watzka, Denmark, Jason Watzka, Appleton, and Naomi and Mike Bachmeyer, Janesville; maternal aunts and uncles: Robert and Trudy Heiser, Mary Heiser and special friend, Bruce, Madison, Janet Heiser, Manitowoc, and John and Mary Ellen Heiser, Denmark; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leo and Helen Heiser; an aunt, Karen Heiser; and special dog, Sparky. Family and friends may call Wednesday, March 28, 2012, (TODAY) from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. until the procession leaves for St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. at church, with Fr. Ron Colombo officiating. He will be laid to rest at the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. A memorial fund has been established in Luke's name. Green Bay Press-Gazette March 27, 2012
CATHERINE WEBER Kate Bartelme Weber Wisconsin, Death Records Name Kate Bartelme Weber Event Type Death Event Date 1897 Event Place New Denmark, Brown, Wisconsin Residence Place New Denmark Gender Female Age 40 Marital Status Married Race White Birth Date 27 Nov 1857 Birth Year (Estimated) 1857 Birthplace New Denmark Cemetery Cooperstown Cath. Cem. Father's Name John Bartelme Father's Birthplace Prussia, Europe Mother's Birthplace Unknown Spouse's Name Mathias Weber Citing this Record "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
HANNA WEBER Hanna Cath Weber Wisconsin, Death Records Name Hanna Cath Weber Event Type Death Event Date 1892 Event Place New Denmark, Brown, Wisconsin Gender Female Race w Birth Date 23 Nov 1891 Birthplace New Denmark Cemetery St. James Cem. Father's Name Mathias Weber Mother's Name Kate Weber Citing this Record "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" *Note: She was place here because her parents are here.
HUBBARD WEBER Hubert Weber in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Hubert Weber Age: 66 Birth Year: abt 1814 Birthplace: Luxemburgh Home in 1880: New Denmark, Brown, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Father Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Mary Weber Father's Birthplace: Luxemburgh Mother's Birthplace: Luxemburgh Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Boarder Household Members: Name Age Mathew Weber 28 Catharine Weber 23 Josephine Weber 8m Hubert Weber 66 Mary Weber 72
JOHN WEBER John Weber Wisconsin, Death Records Name John Weber Event Type Death Event Date 1896 Event Place New Denmark, Brown, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Year (Estimated) 1896 Birthplace N.Denmark Burial Place Cooperstown Father's Name Mathas Weber Mother's Name Catharina Weber Citing this Record "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" *Note: He was placed here because his parents are here.
MATHIAS WEBER Matthias Webber (sic), 88, former Lange's Corners farmer, died yesterday at a Green Bay hospital. He had been ill for some time. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from the St. James church at Cooperstown. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Mr. Webber was born in Germany in 1849. He came to America and Wisconsin as a boy, settling at Lange's Corners. In 1876 he was married to Catherine Bartelme, who preceded him in death. For the past several years he has made his home with his son, Henry, at Fontenoy. Survivors include six children, 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Among the children are Mrs. Nick Finnel, Denmark, and Mrs. Frank Wesely, Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, May 26, 1937 pg. 11 ******** Biography: M. Weber a leading citizen of New Denmark township, Brown county, is a native of Germany, born September 12, 1850 in Luxemburg, son of Hubbard and Mary (Dewald) Weber, the former of whom was a mason by trade. They had five children, namely: William (deceased) Anna (deceased), Nicholas, Paulina and our subject. In 1853 this family embarked at Hamburg in a sailing vessel bound for America, landing in New York City after a long weary voyage of 146 days. Coming directly to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they remained in that city two weeks and then proceeded, via Green Bay, to New Denmark township, Brown county, where Mr. Weber invested in eighty acres of wild land, which at that time was all in the woods and inhabited by wild beasts. They commenced life on this place with almost nothing and soon commenced to clear the land, Mr. Weber also working in mills, as the farm at first did not yield enough to support the family. By incessant toil the whole tract was finally cleared and cultivated, as well as an additional forty acres, and at the time of his death Mr. Weber was the owner of a highly improved farm of 120 acres all acquired by his own earnest labor. He was called from earth November 5, 1888, since which time his widow has made her home with her son, Mathias, who now owns and conducts the home farm. She has reached the advanced age of ninety-one years. Our subject was reared to manhood on the pioneer farm where he was thoroughly trained by his father to agricultural pursuits. On May 22, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Bartelme, and to their union have been born eight children viz: Josephine, John, Minnie, Mary, Lizzie, Tillie, Henry and one that died in infancy. On the death of his father, Mr. Weber bought the old homestead where he carried on a profitable farming business, and since 1890 he as also conducted a saloon. In politics he has bee actively identified with the Democratic party, taking great interest in its success, and he as held various offices in his township, having served a supervisor (two years), constable (nine years), pathmaster and school director nine years, discharging all the duties connected with these offices in a creditable and highly satisfactory manner. Socially he is a member of the Catholic Knights, Branch No. 101, Cooperstown, and in religious connection he and his wife are members of the Catholic Church. "Source: COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF THE COUNTIES OF Brown, Kewaunee and Door, WISCONSIN pg. 483" ******** Mathew Weber in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Mathew Weber Age: 28 Birth Year: abt 1852 Birthplace: Luxemburg Home in 1880: New Denmark, Brown, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Catharine Weber Father's name: Hubert Weber Father's Birthplace: Luxemburg Mother's name: Mary Weber Mother's Birthplace: Luxemburg Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age Mathew Weber 28 Catharine Weber 23 Josephine Weber 8m Hubert Weber 66 Mary Weber 72
ALBERT WEGNER Notes from Cooperstown The funeral of the late Albert Wegner of Gibson were held here Tuesday at ten o'clock am, Rev. Jacobs being in a retreat, the local priest held services in his place. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 2, 1925 ******** *Note: He was placed here because his parents, Michael and Mary, are here.
MICHAEL WELLNER MARIBEL MAN ELECTROCUTED AT GRAVEL PIT Michael Wellner Dies as His hand Touches Motor Believed Defective Michael Wellner, 32, Route 1, Maribel, was electrocuted late Wednesday afternoon in the gravel pit of the Maribel Sand and Gravel Company, west of Maribel. Wellner, who was alone in the pit at the time, was killed when he touched a motor which was smoking badly and believed to have been short circuited. Arthur Rabenhorst from a point close by saw Wellner topple over the motor. He rused to the scene and pulled the switch which turned off the power. Aided by Carl Koster and Anton Rott, he carried the body to the edge of the pit and summoned Dr. Joseph May from Maribel. Efforts to revive Wellner were futile. A telephone call to Manitowoc brought Under Sheriff Richard Hiller and Dr. Gerald Rau, County Coroner to the scene. It was announced late last night by the coroner that there will be no inquest. Dr. Rau said it appeared likely that Wellner was fatally burned by a short circuiting of the wires in the motor. The body was removed to the Wochos funeral home in Denmark. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the St. James Church in Cooperstown. Mr. Wellner married less than a year ago. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Margaret, Maple Grove and Mrs. J. Hoffman; two step-sisters, Mrs. Peter Kubsch, Kellnersville and Mrs. Louis Reitmeyer, Whitelaw; a brother, Thomas, Maribel and two step-brothers, Louis, Chicago and George. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 11, 1935 - page 16 ******** Funeral services for Michael Wellner, 32, gravel pit worker electrocuted near Maribel Wednesday night, will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the St. James Church, Cooperstown. His widow was the former Anna Brady to whom he was married last October. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, July 12, 1935 - page 2
MARY WENDT SCANLAN Mary Rita Wendt (Schiesl-Scanlan), age 65, of Eagle River, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, in Arcadia, Fla., while at her winter residence. Mary was born on June 6, 1940, in Cooperstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Kane) Scanlan. Mary is survived in death by her husband: Robert Wendt; her brother: Pat (Rose) Scanlan; sister: Jean (Larry) Rusch; her three children: Christine Schiesl; Jody (Matt) Van Deurzen; and Thomas (Margaret) Schiesl. Mary is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Herald Times Reporter
ANTONE WETAK (Reedy Lot) Anton Wetak, 46, Cooperstown blacksmith, died suddenly at 3 p.m. Friday after suffering a heart attack while at work in his shop there. He had not been ill previously. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. James Catholic church in Cooperstown with Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Oconto in 1902, Mr. Wetak came to Manitowoc in 1918 where he was employed as a machinist by the ___ Manufacturing Company until 1932 when he purchased the Cooperstown blacksmith shop. He married the former Anna Reedy of Maribel in 1944 and purchased a farm in Maribel which he operated in addition to the shop. The couple resided on the Maribel farm. The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. James congregation. Surviving in addition to the wife, is a brother, Thomas of Peshtigo. The body was removed from the Wochos funeral home at Denmark to the Wetak residence in Maribel this afternoon and may be viewed there from this evening until the time of services Monday morning. The Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 8 o’clock this evening and the Rev. Williams will lead the rosary Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, May 15, 1948 - page 2 ******** COOPERSTOWN BLACKSMITH DIES, FUNERAL HELD MONDAY Anton Witak (sic), 46, well known Cooperstown Blacksmith, died suddenly Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock after suffering a heart attack while at work in his shop there. He had not been ill previously. The body was moved from the Wochos Funeral Home in Denmark to the residence in Maribel Saturday afternoon where he lay in state until the funeral which was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. James Church in Cooperstown, with the Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. James church. Mr. Witak was born in Oconto in 1902 and located at Manitowoc in 1918 where he was employed as a machinst at the Gaterman Manufacturiing Co. until 1932 when he purchased the Cooperstown Blacksmith Shop. He married the former Anna Reedy of Maribel in 1944 and purchased a farm in Maribel which he operated in addition to the shop. The couple resided on a Maribel farm. Surviving in addition to the wife is a brother, Thomas of Peshtigo. Denmark Press - Thursday, May 20, 1948 - page 1
LORETTA WIMMER Loretta E. Wimmer, age 94, a former town of Gibson resident, passed away Tuesday,May 6, 1997, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Private Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Cooperstown. She was born September 2, 1902, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Ann Broecker Scheuer. She married Peter Wimmer at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Two Rivers on August 29, 1922. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1991. She and her husband farmed in the town of Gibson for many years. Survivors include one daughter and a very special friend, Marilyn Pavlowich, Saukeville, John, also of Saukville; one son, Paul Wimmer, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Marsha, Caledonia, Pamela, Sausalito, Calif., Lisa, Denmark, Michael, Arizona, Mark, Milwaukee, David, Oshkosh; two great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and one brother. The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1997 P. A2 ******** A well known and popular young lady of the town of Two Rivers became the bride of a Silver Lake man Monday morning when the Scheuer-Wimmer nuptials were solemnized at St. Luke's church. The bride is Miss Loretta Scheuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Scheuer, highly esteemed and prosperous farmers. The groom, Peter Wimmer is a young man of noble qualities who has the respect of many friends in this community. After the ceremony a celebration was held at the home of the bride participated in by friends and relatives and the newlyweds departed on their wedding trip. They will reside at Silver Lake. The Reporter extends hearty felicitations. The Reporter - Fri., Sept. 1, 1922
PETER WIMMER Peter P. Wimmer, age 94, of 6513 W. Tuma Lake Road, Maribel, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, Nov. 30, 1991 at home. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown with Rev. Thomas R. Stocker officiating. He was born on January 10, 1897 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Michael and Theresa Stauber Wimmer. He was married to Lorreta E. Scheuer on Aug. 29, 1922 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was a life long farmer and was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding from 1942 until retiring. He is survived by his wife, one son, Paul Wimmer of Green Bay; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Pavlowich of Saukville; one brother, Emil Wimmer of Reedsville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers. There will be no visitation and the casket will remain closed. Memorials to St. James Catholic Church would be appreciated. Lambert Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 2, 1991 - page B8 ******** A well known and popular young lady of the town of Two Rivers became the bride of a Silver Lake man Monday morning when the Scheuer-Wimmer nuptials were solemnized at St. Luke's church. The bride is Miss Loretta Scheuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Scheuer, highly esteemed and prosperous farmers. The groom, Peter Wimmer is a young man of noble qualities who has the respect of many friends in this community. After the ceremony a celebration was held at the home of the bride participated in by friends and relatives and the newlyweds departed on their wedding trip. They will reside at Silver Lake. The Reporter extends hearty felicitations. The Reporter - Fri., Sept. 1, 1922
MARY WITAK Mrs. Mary Witak, 93, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Tuesday morning at ??? Manitowoc hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geren will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Witak, nee Mary Bouda was born Nov. 14, 1882 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine Chaloupka P?ud?. She was married to Peter Witak November, 1902. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1951. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown and Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church. Survivors incldue two sons, Adolph of Manitowoc and Victor of Cooperstown; three daughters, Mrs. Victor (Marcella) Wan?k of Manitowoc, Mrs. Oscar (Eleanore) Scha?tz of Allouez and Mrs. Roy (Lucille) Rezek of Cooperstown; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Ramesh of Manitowoc; 1? grandchildren and 1? great grandchildren. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark after ? o'clock ???? Wednesday afternoon where the Rosary will be recited at ? o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, January 7, 1976 P. 23 ******** (16 Nov 1883/Jan 1976/SSDI)
PETER WITAK Peter Witak, 73, of route 1, Maribel, lifelong resident, former chairman of the town of Gibson and member of the county board, died Monday night at a Green Bay hospital. Mr. Witak was born in 1877 in Gibson. In 1902 he married Miss Mary Bouda and the couple settled on the homestead farm. After eight years as chairman of Gibson, Mr. Witak served as a trustee of Maple Grove sanitarium, Whitelaw, from April, 1936, until his resignation Jan. 1 of this year. He was also a director of the Maribel State bank. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown, Rev. Walter Williams officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Adolph of route 2, Manitowoc, and Victor of route 1, Maribel; three daughters, Mrs. Victor Wanek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Oscar Schaetz of Green Bay and Mrs. Ray Rezek on the homestead farm, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wochos funeral home, Denmark, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, until Thursday mroning. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 16, 1951 P. 2 ******** Marriage licenses were granted Thursday to Carl Wuench, of Cleveland and Louise Egger, of Centerville and to Peter Witak and Mary Bouda, both of Gibson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 14, 1902 P. 1
MADELINE ROSE WOTACHEK Denmark - Our sweet baby Madeline Rose Wotachek became our angel in Heaven on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee due to a brain aneurysm. Madeline was born July 5, 2016 to parents Brandon and Michelle (Schott) Wotachek. Madeline smiled and laughed throughout her 18 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Madeline loved puppies, books, blankets, hats and cookies. She was always looking for puppies in books and magazines that Mommy and Daddy had. Madeline was constantly on the move, reading book after book, playing with toys and raiding the kitchen cabinets. As of late, she figured out how to open doors and took great joy in hiding in closets. Madeline loved to go outside, whenever someone stepped into the garage, she would yell "outside outside" and grab her coat. When Mommy or Daddy had something in their hands, Madeline had to see what is was, saying "I see I see" repeatedly, until they showed her what they had. Madeline was not a picky eater, she would eat anything you put in front of her. She would first smell it, then eat it. She especially loved nanas, cheese, ba (bread) cooookies and off course milky and wawa. She was well onto becoming her own unique self, with a spirited personality and gift to make people laugh. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandfather, Bernard Wotachek, maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Rosemary Schott; aunts and uncles: Erin and Don Rabitz, Justin Wotachek, Mike and Jenny Schott; cousins: Jacob, Jonathan and Joshua Rabitz, Brett Schott; godparents: Ted and Jane Thorne; numerous great aunts, uncles and friends; Karen Antolec and family, and the rest of Madeline's friends at daycare. She is being greeted in Heaven by her paternal grandmother, Jeanette Wotachek. Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home-Denmark Chapel, 536 County Rd R, Denmark, on Thursday, February 1, from 4:00pm until 7:30pm. A parish prayer service will be at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue at St. James Catholic Church - Cooperstown, 18228 County Rd R, Denmark, on Friday, February 2, from 9:00am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with Fr. William O'Brien officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on. Her organs were donated to children in need. Madeline's family would like to thank everyone that helped during her time of need, especially nurse Eva at Children's Hospital. The family respectfully requests no flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for funding the education of her soon to be sibling. Madeline…You brought joy to us that we did not know was possible, you are our precious little angel and will never be forgotten by Momma and Dadty. "Once in a while children come into this word so special and beautiful that the angels need these precious ones to sing and play in Heaven, and light up the world from above." Green Bay Press-Gazette January 30, 2018
ARLENE M. WOTRUBA Arlene Mae Wotruba, 83, Maribel, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 5, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born March 9, 1931 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Rezek) Hynek. She married Lawrence Wotruba Sr. on June 22, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kellnersville and he preceded her in death in 1998. Arlene and her husband owned and operated Wotruba’s Market in Maribel. Arlene was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, where she was a Christian Mother. In her early years she was active in the Maribel Lions Club, where she enjoyed working the concession stand. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Lulu. She enjoyed playing cards, weaving rugs, bingo, her garden, canning, baking, fishing and rummage sales. Arlene also liked going to Fay Lake Resort. She will be deeply missed by her three sons, Larry (Donna) Wotruba, Randy (Rae Ann) Wotruba and Joe (Lori) Wotruba, all of Maribel; two daughters, Julie (Dan) Pantzlaff and Laurie Jean ( Scott) Simons, both of Denmark; grandchildren, Anne (Kenley) Bruss, Jesse (Tina) Wotruba, Heather (Josh) Kriesel, Sarah (Adam) Grusznski, Megan (Tony) Franchen, Randy (special friends, Sarah) Wotruba, Justin (Brenda) Loritz, Brittany (special friend Kyle Vande Hey) Wotruba, Amy (Seth) DeMerritt, Jason (Shelly) Pantzlaff, Benjamin Simons, Melissa Simons and Emily Simons; 8 great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Hussong; sisters-in-law, Betty Wotruba, Mary (Ira) Ropson, Anna Rose Shimon and Carol Wotruba Milke. In addition to her parents and husband, Arlene was preceded in death by Harlan Hussong, Martin Wotruba, James and Beverly Wotruba and Donald Shimon. Family and friends may call Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. R, Denmark, where there will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, from 10:00 am until the hour of Mass at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A special thank you to neighbors, Betty and Vic Kvitek, for all the many things they did for her; to Mary and Barb for all the card playing and to hospice, especially the two Kristens and Marie. Green Bay Press Gazette - online obit - Dec. 7, 2014
BEVERLY A. WOTRUBA Mrs. James (Beverly) Wotruba, 45, of 2240 Newberry Ave., Green Bay, died Wednesday at a Green Bay Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Green Bay. The Rev. Sylvester Borusky will officiate with burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Mrs. Wotruba, nee Beverly Jarosh, was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph Jarosh and Mrs. Anita Jarosh. Prior to her marriage to James Wotruba Aug. 16, 1958 she was a school teacher. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Survivors include her husband, three sons, James, John and Daniel and a daughter, Kim, at home; her mother, Mrs. Anita Jarosh of Whitelaw and four brothers, Joseph, Daniel and William of Manitowoc and Theodore of Neenahm . A sister, Janet, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., Green Bay after 4 o’clock this Thursday afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8 o’clock. A memorial fund has been established. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Nov. 18, 1976 - page 3
JAMES H. WOTRUBA James H. “Jim” Wotruba, Green Bay resident, died April 23, 1998 at St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Maribel, Wis., to the late Joseph and Margaret (Reedy) Wotruba. Jim was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Wis. After graduation, he served in the United States Armed Forces. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Oshkosh State College in 1952. After receiving a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin –Madison in 1957, he taught in the Winneconne School District for three years and following that at Preble School. Jim was the Elementary School Principal at Danz School from 1956 to 1980 while also being principal at F.D.R. School from 1965 to 1969. He then served as principal at Ann Sullivan School from 1980 to 1984 and Beaumont School from 1984 until his retirement in 1994. In 1958 he married Beverly Jarosh. She preceded him in death in 1976. Jim married the former Carol Mocco in 1979 at St. Vincent Chapel, Green Bay. Jim was a member of the Elk’s and served on the Board of Education at St. Bernard Catholic School. Jim enjoyed woodworking, dancing and spending time at his cottage. He had a special way with children and will be remembered by all those whose lives he touched. Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly (Jay) Oleson, Sobieski; three sons and daughters-in-law, James (Carrie) Wotruba, St. Louis, Mo.; Jack (Bridgett) Wotruba, Green Bay; Daniel (Vicki) Wotruba, New Franken; five grandchildren, Ben and Matt Oleson, Jim, Jessica and Allison Wotruba; one step-grandchild, Orrey Matelski; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin (Betty) Wotruba, Lawrence (Arlene) Wotruba; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary (Ira) Ropson, Anne Shimon; brothers-in-law, the Rev. Charles Mocco, Robert Trudell; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Richard) Burnikel; Nancy Mocco; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Ln., from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday; Mass of Christian Burial 6 p.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Mocco officiating; Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. The family would like to thank the ninth floor staff of St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice, Dr. J. McGovern and Dr. J. Green for their care and support. Green Bay Press Gazette - Saturday, April 25, 1998 - page B4
JOSEPH WOTRUBA (d. 1952) Eight Month Old Rosecrans Boy Dies at Hospital Joseph Wotruba, the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wotruba of Rosecrans died Sunday evening, March 16 at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc after a short illness. He had been ill for two days and was taken to the hospital at 9:00 Sunday evening and died at 11:30 the same night. Joseph was born July 4, 1951 in Rosecrans. Survivors in addition to his parents include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wotruba of Maribel and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rezek of Mishicot. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning March 18th at the St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown with Fr. W.T. Williams officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. The DeWane Funeral Home of Denmark was in charge of funeral arrangements. Pallbearers were Victor and Roy Rezek and Lawrence and James Wotruba. Denmark Press - Thurs., March 20, 1952
JOSEPH J. WOTRUBA (d. 1958) Joseph J. Wotruba, 74, of Maribel, died Tuesday morning at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Francis Wonda will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wotruba was born July 1, 1884 in Milladore, Wis., and his parents died when he was one year old. He lived with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wotruba Sr. at Maribel. November 24, 1914 he married Margaret Reedy at Cooperstown. The couple settled on the Wotruba homestead farm. Mr. Wotruba was a former town chairman and town supervisor of the Town of Cooperstown. He was a former member of the Maribel School Board, a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus Council ___ of Manitowoc and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Martin and Lawrence of Maribel and James at home, two daughters, Mrs. Irn ____? of Rt. 2, Luxemburg and Mrs. Donald Shimon of Rt. 1, Denmark and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by Father Wonda and the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, May 6, 1958 - page 11 ******** Notes from Rosecrans On Tuesday, Nov. 24, Joseph Wotruba and Mabel Reedy were married at St. James Church at Cooperstown, Rev. Dusold officiating. After the nuptial knot was tied, the couple departed for the bride's home where a dinner was served and merry making was enjoyed by a host of relatives and friends. They will reside on a farm near Maribel. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 26, 1914 ******** Notes from Maribel The marriage of Margaret Reedy and Joseph Wotruba was solemnized at St. James Church, Cooperstown, Tuesday, Nov. 24, Rev. Dusold officiating. The bride was given away by her brother, Peter Reedy. Miss Anna Wotruba, sister of the groom was maid of honor and Miss Rose Kvitekk was bridesmaid and Frank Wotruba, cousin of the groom was best man. The bride wore a gown of silk crepe de meteor overdress of shadow lace and carried a bouquet of carnations. The bridesmaids wore white crepe dresses trimmed with shadow lace and wore corsage bouquets of carnations. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents to relatives and friends. The afternoon and evening were spent in dancing. All present had a very good time and join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wotruba the best of luck and much happiness on their journey together through life. Guests present from outside were Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey, Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan of Green Bay, Mr. James Hickey of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Ceaglske of Merrill, Wis., Mr. Mich. Hickey and sister, Mary of Green Bay, Mrs. Kate Ryan and daughter,Bridget of Green Bay and Anna Wotruba of Junction City. The young couple will make their home a farm near Maribel. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 4, 1914
LAWRENCE M. WOTRUBA Lawrence M. Wotruba, 74, a Maribel resident, died Tuesday, July 28, at his home after a lengthy illness. Lawrence was born April 4, 1924 in Maribel to the late Joseph and Margaret (Reedy) Wotruba. He was a lifelong resident of the Maribel area. On June 22, 1949, Lawrence married Arlene Hynek at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot and the couple enjoyed over 40 years together. He was an employee and part owner of Denmark Farm Equipment for 40 years. He was also part owner of Wotruba’s Market until his retirement in 1995. Lawrence was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown where he was an usher for many years. He was a member of the Catholic Knights, the Maribel Lions Club and an assessor for the Village of Maribel for 34 years, retiring in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Arlene, Maribel; three sons, Larry (Donna) Wotruba, Randy (Rae Ann) Wotruba, and Joe (Lori) Wotruba, all of Maribel; two daughters, Julie (Dan Pantzlaff) and Jean (Scott) Simons, both of Denmark; 12 grandchildren: Anne (Kenley) Bruss, Denmark; Jesse Wotruba, Green Bay; Heather, Sarah, Megan, Randy and Brittney Wotruba, all of Maribel; Justin Loritz, Maribel; Amy and Jason Pantzlaff, Denmark; and Ben and Melissa Simons, Denmark; one brother, Martin (Betty) Wotruba, Cooperstown; two sisters, Mary (Ira) Ropson, Dycksville and Anna Shimon, Maribel; two sisters-in-law, Carol Wotruba, Green Bay and Evelyn Hussong, Maribel; mother-in-law, Anna Hynek, Maribel; further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and special friends. Preceded by one brother, James, one sister-in-law, Beverly Wotruba; two brothers-in-law, Donald Shimon and Harlan Hussong; father-in-law, Joe Hynek and two nephews. Friends may call at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R, Denmark from 4-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1998 and after 9 a.m. Friday until the cortege leaves for Church; Parish prayer service 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Ronald Colombo officiating; Burial at the Parish cemetery. The family would like to thank the Comfort Care Hospice nurses, Dr. Haverstein and Father Ron Colombo for their care and support. Green Bay Press Gazette - Thursday, July 30, 1998 - pageB4
MARGARET WOTRUBA Mrs. Margaret Wotruba, 89, Dycksville, former Maribel resident, died early Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira Ropson, with whom she lived the past 15 years. She was born March 9, 1890 in Maribel to the late James and Catherine (Hickey) Reedy and married Joseph Wotruba on Nov. 24, 1914 at Cooperstown. She is survived by three sons, Martin and Lawrence, Maribel and James, Green Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Ira (Mary) Ropson, Rt. 4, Luxemburg; Mrs. Donald (Ann) Shimon, Rt. 1, Maribel; one brother, Mike Reedy, California; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lippert, Manitowoc; Mrs. Wencel (Anna) Shimek, Maribel; 25 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, three sons, four brothers and a grandson. At DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Wake service 7:30 Tuesday evening; funeral 10:30 Wednesday morning, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, Msgr. Alfred Schneider officiating; Burial in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Green Bay Press Gazette - Oct. 29, 1979 - page B8
MARTIN WOTRUBA Martin Wotruba, 90, Maribel, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at a local hospital after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born March 11, 1922 in Maribel, WI, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Reedy) Wotruba. Martin graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1941. He worked building submarines at Manitowoc Shipbuilding from 1941 to 1944 then served his country in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 in the 184th Infantry 7th Division. He spent two weeks on the Hawaiian Islands and entered the war in Okinawa. Martin was getting ready to leave Okinawa for Japan when Truman dropped the bomb on Japan. He then left to go to Korea where was stationed for 2 to 3 months but had to leave to come home due to his mother's illness. Martin was a member of the Denmark VFW for 35 years. Martin spent three years driving semi for Les Johnson in Denmark then went back to Manitowoc Shipbuilding in 1950. He married Betty Rezek on June 17, 1950 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. He continued working at Manitowoc Shipbuilding until 1972, then went to Sturgeon Bay and built 10 boats that were 1000 feet. He retired from shipbuilding in 1984 then enjoyed carpentry until 2010. Martin especially enjoyed having a beer while watching the Green Bay Packers and playing Sheepshead. Survivors include his wife, Betty, Maribel; four children: Jeff (special friend-Mary Bushae) Wotruba, Manitowoc; Penny (Jim) Schuh, Mishicot; Bonnie (Rich) Rosek, Denmark; Tammy (Mark) Brantmeier, Denmark; ten grandchildren: Tyson (Amber) Wotruba, Matt (Gina) Wotruba, Rob (fiancé-Jamie DeWane) Rosek, Bridget (Doug) Vogel, Joe Rosek and special friend Julie Archiquette, Adam (Cassandra) Rosek, Kim Rosek and special friend Eric Capelle, and Molly Rosek; Riley and Leah Brantmeier; six great grandchildren: Katlyn, August, Breckin, and Griffin Wotruba, Faith and Paige Vogel; two step great grandchildren: Alexa and Kyara; and one is on the way; two sisters: Mary (Ira) Ropson, Dykesville, and Anna Rose Shimon, Maribel; sister-in-law, Arlene Wotruba, Maribel; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Verna Rezek, Mishicot, Irene (Emil) Kunstman, Two Rivers; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Martin was preceded in death by a son, Joey; two brothers: Jim (Bev) Wotruba, and Lawrence Wotruba; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis and Tillie (Salta) Rezek; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald Shimon; Russell (Charlotte) Kittell, Vic Rezek, and Roy (Lucille) Rezek. Family and friends may call Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty R, Denmark, where there will be a Parish Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with Fr. Ralph Merkatoris officiating. Interment with full military rites will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. The family extends a special thank you to the 4th floor doctors and nurses at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice for the kindness and compassion shown to Martin and his family, as well as Jim and Joanne Zipperer and Russell Kittell, Jr. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter February 22, 2013
PETER WYNGAARD Peter Wyngaard, 73, of Maribel, died Tuesday morning, at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Wyngaard was born May 18, 1903, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Anton and Anna Wyngaard. He served in World War I in the 20th infantry and was a farmhand all his life. Survivors include a brother, Joseph, of Milwaukee and two sisters. Mrs. Margaret Holda, of Maribel with whom he made his home and Mrs. Christine Tousignent, of Carney, Mich. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 11, 1977 pg. 3 ********** (18 May 1903/Jan 1977/SSDI)