MELNIK PRESBYTERIAN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

Gibson Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

CATHERINE SALTA

Mrs. Frank Salta, 74, life-long resident of the town of Cooperstown, 
was stricken with a heart attack while she was doing her housework 
Wednesday afternoon at her home at Rosecrans and died before the 
arrival of a physician. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Husar 
Funeral Home at Kellnersville and at two o’clock at the Melnik 
Presbyterian church, the Rev. Y. Vraney officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state after six o’clock 
this evening, at the Husar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Salta was born Catherine Cigler in the town of Cooperstown on 
March 30, 1868. She was married to Frank Salta in 1892, and the couple 
operated a farm in the town of Cooperstown until 19 years ago when 
they retired and moved to Rosecrans. 
Survivors are the widower; one son, Edward Salta of Mishicot; two 
daughters, Mrs. Anton Rott, Jr., of Rosecrans and Mrs. Louis Rezek of 
Gibson; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Petska of Kellnersville, Mrs. John 
Rezek of Kossuth and Mrs. Emma Hoffman of Wayside; and ten grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 2, 1942  P. 2


FRANK SALTA

Frank Salta, 82, a retired farmer, died at 5 a.m. today at the home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Malvina Holt of Rosecranz. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the DeWane funeral 
home in Denmark and 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. 
Clifford Post officiating.
Mr. Salta was born in the town of Cooperstown in 1868. He lived on 
the farm there his whole life until moving to his daughter’s home 
three years ago. He married Catherine Ziegler in Manitowoc in 1891. 
She died eight years ago.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rott and Mrs. Louis Rezek of 
Mishicot; a son, Edward of route 2, Manitowoc; a step sister, Mrs. 
Anna Zeman of Maribel; a step brother, Joseph W. Shusta of route 2, 
Cato; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 11, 1950  P. 2


BLANCH M. SCHULTZ

Mrs. Schultz, Overcome By Coal Gas, Dies 
Mrs. Joseph Schultz, 23, who with her husband, was overcome by coal 
gas in their apartment, 824 North 11th street, yesterday, died shortly 
after 10 o’clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital without 
regaining consciousness.
Her husband was reported out of danger. 
Mr. and Mrs. Schultz, employed as gas welders at the Manitowoc Equipment 
works on a night shift, had apparently filled the coal heater in the 
living room before retiring early yesterday morning. Fumes from the stove 
also overcame a small dog.
Alfred Schultz, a brother, found Mr. and Mrs. Schultz unconscious on the 
bed in a room off the living room when he visited the apartment shortly 
after noon Wednesday. He summoned a physician and the firemen inhalator 
squad. Mr. Schultz and his wife were moved to the hospital in the city 
ambulance. 
Mrs. Schultz’ condition grew steadily worse during the night and she died 
this morning. 
In moments of consciousness today her husband said he could not recall 
what happened adding that his mind was a blank after he and his wife 
retired for the night. 
Coroner Theodore Teitgen announced that there would be no inquest. 
Mrs. Schultz, the former Blanche Pilger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Pilger of Francis Creek, was born in Kossuth in 1923 and was married to 
Mr. Schultz March 20, 1943. 
Her husband, 27 years old, is a veteran of World War II serving 18 months 
in camps in the United States before his discharge in 1943. He returned 
to Manitowoc to take employment.
Surviving Mrs. Schultz are her husband, parents, and a sister, (private). 
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home. Burial will be in the Melnik cemetery. 
The body may be viewed after 1 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 17, 1946   P. 1


KAREL SEDIVY

Mrs. Rose Kaske of Berwin, Ill., arrived yesterday, being called here 
by the death of her father, Carl Shedivy, at Francis Creek.
Manitowoc Herald News  Tuesday, November 16, 1920 pg. 2


MARIE SEDIVY

Melnik-Brockville Notes     
Several from here attended the funeral of the late Grandma Shedivy held from 
the late home nears Larrabee last Saturday with interment at the cemetery of 
the Melnik Presbyterian church.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 22, 1926 


FRANTISKA SESTAK

Mrs. John Shestak(sic) Sr. Aged 57, Passes Away
Mrs. John Shestak, Sr., aged 57, passed away Monday night at the 
home at Melnik after a several months illness. She was born in the 
town of Kossuth in 1870, her maiden name being Frances Stueber. She 
was married to John Shestak Sr., and resided on a farm near Melnik. 
A husband, four sons, James, John, Benjamin and Theodore and one 
daughter, Alvina, four sisters, Mrs. Stephen Shimen, Mrs. Theresa 
Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Radej and Mrs. Anna Torznik and four brothers, 
Frank, John, Michael and Charles Stueber, survive. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the home and 
later from the Melnik Presbyterian church, with burial in the 
adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 02, 1928 Page 2
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Melnik News
Mrs. John Shestak Sr., passed away at the home here in Melnik Monday evening at 7 o’clock 
after several months of illness due to heart trouble and goiter. 
The deceased was born on a farm near here in 1870 being fifty-seven years of age. Her maiden 
name was Frances Stieber. She was married to John Shestak Sr. and resided on the old homestead 
near here ever since.  A husband and four sons, James, John, Benjamin and Theodore and one daughter, 
Alvina; four sisters, Mrs. Stephen Schenian, Mrs. Theresa Rogers, Mrs. Elizabeth Radej and Mrs. 
Anna Torznik and four brothers, John, Frank, Michael and Charles Stieber survive. Funeral services 
were held from the late home and from the Melnik Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon at 
2 o’clock. Burial was at the adjoining cemetery, Dr. Bren of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Rev. 
Weber of Manitowoc officiated.
Manitowoc Herald News - Wednesday, May 9, 1928 - page 9

JAN SESTAK

John Shestak Sr. 91, former Melnik resident, died Sunday morning at the Milwaukee County General Hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient three weeks.  He had resided the past four years in that city with a son, James.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church.  Student pastor Sherwood Roach will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Shestak was born in Bohemia in 1863 and came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wnecel Shestak, when he was three.  The family settled near Melnik. In 1889 Mrs. Shestak married Frances Stueber.  She died in 1928.  As a young man he was a mason contractor and shortly after engaging in that business began the operation of one of the first well drilling machines in the area.  He continued in these occupations until 1917 when he bought a farm in the town of Cooperstown.  Mr. Shestak retired in 1947 and moved to Melnik where he resided with a son, John, until four years ago when he went to Milwaukee.
He was one of the early builders and charter members of the Melnik Presbytarian Church and also served as an elder and trustee.  He was a member of the Melnik ZBCJ Lodge No. 20.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Alvina Shestak of Morrisburg, Ill; four sons, James of Milwaukee, John of Melnik, Ben of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and theodore of Manitowos; a sister, Mrs. Anna Budie of Chicago and a grand-daughter.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, May 24, 1954  pg. M-17


VACLAV SESTAK

Notes from Brockville
Mr. Wencel Shestak,, one of the oldest pioneers of Melnik, passed away at the late home Tuesday morning. The deceased has been ill for nearly two years, the infirmities of advancing age having caused his death. Three weeks ago he fell and fractured a leg and from that time on his condition was serious. Had the late Mr. Shestak lived until May he would have been 90 years of age. The deceased was born in Zecho-Slovakia (Czechoslovakia) and came to this country when a young man and since then made his home here at Melnik. He settled on a farm now operated by his son, John. He retired from farming more than fifteen years ago. A son, John of this place and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Budil and Mary, both of Chicago, survive. Mrs. Shestak passed away four years ago. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the late home with services at the Melnik Presbyterial Church and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. The correspondent with the many friends extend sympathy to the afflicted family.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 19, 1923 
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CHURCH STANDS AS MONUMENT TO SHESTAK'S LIFE
Melnik Pioneer, Not Minister, Founds Church
Melnik, a little settlement in the northern section of Manitowoc county, is today in mourning over the death Monday of Vincent Shestak, pioneer settler and one of the oldest residents of the community.  Mr. Shestak's death was directly traceable to an injury he suffered several weeks ago when he fell and fractured his hip.  His advanced age, 90 years, made the shock too great for him to withstand and the end came Monday.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Teppley, of the Melnik Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. M.S. Weber, of this city.
Founded Church
Mr. Shestak was the founder of the Presbyterian congregation at Melnik and although he had never been ordained as an official representative of the ministry.  He had for years conducted the services at Melnik and had officiated at services in the Bohemian language at the church in this city.  Through his efforts the church at Melnik was erected and will stand as a monument to his life and work in the community.
Locating at Melnik fifty-five years ago, Mr. Shestak had since been a resident there and when he launched a movement thirty years ago to organize a congregation of the Presbyterian faith in the community, he carried the project through by sheer force of his own personality and today a congregation of 140 members, with its own church edifice, is a testimonial to his work.  Up to the very end of his days Mr. Shestak continued active in the church and although his advancing age and illness had impaired his service, he was recognized as a leader of the congregation.
Wife Died Five Years Ago
Mr. Shestak's wife died five years ago and he is survived by three of eight children born to the couple.  Two weeks ago Mr. Shestak fell from a ladder and fractured his hip and since that time he had failed rapidly, his age being against him in his fight for recovery.
In the community where he had resided for more than half a century, deceased was widely known and beloved and his memory will have a monument that is lasting in the church and organization which he founded.
Manitowoc Herald News  Wednesday, April 11, 1923  pg. 1

CHARLES SHEDIVY

Charles Shedivy, 88, formerly of 1608-23rd St., Two Rivers, a retired Town of 
Gibson farmer, died Thursday night at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the 
Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Shedivy was born in the Town of Gibson Oct, 22, 1882, a son of the late Karl 
and Mary Kouba Shedivy. He married the former Josephine Roha June 17, 1909, after 
which the couple took up farming in the Town of Gibson, retiring to Two Rivers 
in 1942. His wife died in 1946. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Melnik.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cyril (Agnes) Wachtel of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Carl (Frances) Larson of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bernard (Clara) Fidler 
of Manitowoc; three sons, Adolph of Chicago, Ervin of Two Rivers, and Henry of 
Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1971
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JOSEPHINE SHEDIVY

Mrs. Charles Shedivy, 54, of 1608 23rd street, Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday night at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Klein and 
Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 2 o’clock at the 
Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Mrs. Shedivy, nee Josephine Riha, was born in Chicago in 1892 and 
came to this county at the age of 17 years being married to Mr. 
Shedivy in 1909. The couple moved to a farm in Gibson and moved to 
Two Rivers four years ago. Mr. Shedivy is employed at the shipyards 
in this city. 
In addition to the husband she is survived by three sons, Henry of 
Two Rivers, Adolph of Chicago and Ervin of Bolt; three daughters, 
Mrs. Cyril Wachtel of Two Rivers, Mrs. Bernard Fidler of Manitowoc; 
Mrs. Carl Larson of Chicago and 11 grandchildren.
A brother, Charles Riha of Two Rivers, also survives.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 27, 1946  P. 2

ALVINA M. SHESTAK

Miss Alvina M. Shestak, 72, formerly of 715 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in University Hospitals, Madison.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. .Sunday in Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Greg Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Miss Shestak was born April 3, 1905, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late John and Frances Stueber Shestak. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Miss Shestak was a history teacher in Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, Ill., for 45 years and had resided in Manitowoc the past five years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, Melnik Presbyterian Church, and Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
Survivors include a brother, John of Melnik and a niece, Mrs. Joel (Joan) Grenier of Manitowoc. Three brothers, James, Ben and Theodore preceded he in death.
Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 6 p.m. Saturday and at the church Sunday noon until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1977  P. 3

JAMES E. SHESTAK

James E. Shestak, 74, of 1411 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, former 
Manitowoc County resident, died at home Monday of  a coronary attack. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church, the Rev. Robin Butler officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Shestak was born June 25, 1891, in the Town of Cooperstown, son 
of the late John and Francis Stueber Shestak. He married Anna Buech 
of Milwaukee November, 1935, at Melnik Church. He was a well-driller 
in the county area and for the last 25 years resided at Milwaukee. 
He was a member of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn., Lodge of 
Milwaukee, and a World War I veteran, having served at Camp Grant, 
Ill. 
He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Alvina Shestak, of 
Harrisburg, Ill., a brother, John, of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. 
Two brothers, Ben and Ted, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church. Friends may 
call at the J. H. Becker and Sons Funeral Home, 5440 W. Lisbon Ave., 
Milwaukee, this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 15, 1965  P. 20 

JOHN E. SHESTAK

John E. Shestak, 85, of Melnik, died Wednesday evening, Nov 14, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Greg Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Shestak was born Aug. 27, 1894, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late John and Frances Stueber Shestak. He married Olive Wilda Nov. 28, 1923. The couple operated a cheese factory at Melnik for many years. Mr. Shestak was also employed with Mirro Aluminum Company for 2 years, retiring in 1960. He was a lifelong member of Melnik Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder of the church and later as janitor. He was a member of Maribel Fish and Game Club. Mrs. Shestak preceded him in death June 10, 1960.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Joel Grenier of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Rachelle and Scott Grenier and a brother –in-law, Clarence Wilda of Santa Monica, Calif. Three brothers, James, Benjamin and Theodore, and a sister, Alvina preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 1979  P. 3

OLIVE M. SHESTAK

Mrs. John Shestak, 61, of Melnik, died late Thursday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at p.m. (sic) Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church with the Rev. Milos Strupl, Ph.D., officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
The former Olive Wilda was born Feb. 21, 1904, at Francis Creek, 
daughter of the late Emil Wilda and Mrs. Rose Soukup Wilda. She 
attended grade school at Melnik. On Nov. 28, 1923, she was married 
to John Shestak at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple operated 
a cheese factory at Melnik for many years. Mrs. Shestak was a member 
of Melnik Presbyterian Church and also of the Martha Society of the 
church.
Survivors include the husband, mother, a daughter, Mrs. Joel (Joan) Grenier, 
of Manitowoc and a brother, Clarence, of Los Angeles.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 1:30 p.m. Saturday 
at Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Milos Strupl, Ph. D., 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 11, 1965 P.12


THEODORE SHESTAK

Theodore (Ted) Shestak, 56, of 916 Chicago St., Manitowoc, was found dead in 
his room Thursday afternoon at the George Denk rooming house where he had made 
his home since 1947. Cause of death was a coronary.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the 
Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Shestak was born Feb. 13, 1908, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late 
John and Frances Stueber Shestak. He was educated at Brockville School, Kossuth 
Joint District No. 1. He was a painter by trade and for several years also sailed 
the Great Lakes. He was active for many years in the American Sokol Club of Melnik 
and was a member of the Squeeker Club of Tisch Mills and Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
He was unmarried.
Surviving are two brothers, James, of Milwaukee and John, of Melnik; a sister, Miss 
Alvina Shestak, of Harrisburg, Ill.; and a niece, Mrs. Joel Grenier, of Manitowoc. 
A brother, Ben preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and until 8:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral 
Home, Kellnersville, and from 9 a.m. Monday until the hour of service at the 
church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1964 P. 15


ANNA SHIMONEK

Mrs. Fred Shimonek, 86, wife of a Manitowoc county retired tavernkeeper, 
died last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suchan, of route 6, 
Green Bay, where the couple had been residing the past year and a half. 
Mrs. Shimonek suffered a stroke several years ago and had been an 
invalid since.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home at 2 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church, 
the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mrs. Shimonek, nee Anna Just, was born in Kossuth in 1858. In 1878 she 
was married to Mr. Shimonek. They took over a store and tavern at Melnik 
and 39 years ago came to this city where Mr. Shimonek operated a tavern 
on North Eighth street for a number of years. He retired several years 
ago. The couple observed their 60th Wedding anniversary in 1938.
The husband is the only close survivor. There are a number of nephews and 
nieces. Mrs. Shimonek was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge No. 20 and the 
J.C.D. society, No. 47.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon until the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thurs. 5 Oct 1944


FRED SHIMONEK

Fred Shimonek, 88 (photo), of 719 North Eighth street, who was a 
bartender in taverns of city and county for nearly 70 years before 
his retirement a few years ago, died in his sleep last night at 
his home.
Mr. Shimonek, white goatied dispenser of drinks ever since he was 
a small boy, adopted the rule that “a good bartender is a man who 
lets the others do the drinking” and down through the years he saw 
the saloons graduate into the more genteel term of tavern.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Melnik 
Presbyterian church, with interment in the church cemetery.
He was born in Gibson in 1858 where his father, Wencil, was operator 
of the Melnik tavern. When Fred was 12 years old he started out 
“helping out” his dad behind the bar. He stayed at this post for 39 
years. In 1879 he married Miss Anna Just.
Coming to Manitowoc, Mr. Shimonek operated a tavern on Chicago street 
between Eighth and Ninth streets for eight years, spent six years in 
a tavern at Eighth and Chicago streets, across from the public library, 
where he operated the Kubista-Shimonek tavern. For an eight years span 
he was employed at the Weber tavern on Washington street and finally 
was employed at the Fencil tavern on the north side.
While Mr. Shimonek followed the philosophy of letting the customers do 
the drinking, he took a nip himself down the span of years. He recalled 
that for nearly 50 years he always started the day with a hot whiskey 
sling, which, he said, was a good appetizer for breakfast.
Mr. and Mrs. Shimonek celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 
June, 1939. Mrs. Shimonek died two years ago. He was a member of the 
Z.C.B.J. lodge. Only survivors are several nieces and nephews.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Sunday noon until 10 a.m. Monday, when it will be moved to the Melnik 
church. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Fri. 20 Dec 1946

BERTHA MILDRED SHORTS

Mildred H. Shorts, 95, formerly of Sheboygan, died on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2015 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls where she had been a resident for the past eleven years. Mildred was born Bertha Mildred Hutchenson on October 22, 1919 in Northeast Pennsylvania. She was the only child of Dale and Bertha Hutchenson. She graduated from Northeast High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh for merchandising. On December 31, 1940 she married Glenn Shorts. Mildred spent many years as a homemaker and doing volunteer work for her church and other organizations until her children were grown. She was Executive Secretary for the Presbytery Office of Erie, PA until her retirement when she and Glenn moved to Wisconsin to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Mildred was an active and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan. While living in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, she loved to accompany her husband, Glenn while he served as a lay pastor, doing preaching in many churches, especially small rural churches. Mildred would read scriptures and give the children’s sermon. She and Glenn devoted their lives to serving God and family.
Mildred is survived by one daughter, Jan Hando (David) Wilding of Kouisville, Ken.; one daughter-in-law, Janet (Carl) Shorts of Sussex; three grandchildren, Gina (Dan) Miller; Mark (fiancé, Sarah) Hando; Dorrie Hando; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Michelle Miller.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; one son, Carl Shorts and a son-in-law, Richard Hando.
Funeral services will be held at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Manney officiating. Visiting hours will precede the funeral from 10 – 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Melnik Cemetery in Manitowoc County.
The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls is serving the family.
The Sheboygan Sun - March, 2015


GLENN L. SHORTS

Glenn L. Shorts, 87, formerly of Sheboygan died on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2005 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls where he had been a resident for the past year.
Glenn was born on July 26, 1917 in Sharon, Pa. He graduated from high school in Sharon and received his degree in civil engineering from Ohio State University. 
On, Dec. 31, 1940 he married the former Mildred Hutchinson in Pennsylvania. Glenn served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a civil engineer at Sessinghaus and Ostergaard and Wipple and Allen Co. in Pennsylvania for over 40 years before he retired to Wisconsin to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
He was an active and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan. Glenn served as moderator of the presbytery in Pennsylvania. While living in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin he served as a lay pastor, doing preaching in many churches, especially small rural churches. He and his wife devoted their lives to serving God and family.
He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriners and the Professional Engineering Society.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Mildred, of Pine Haven Christian Home; one daughter, Janice Hando of Plymouth; one son, Carl (Janet) Shorts of Sussex; three grandchildren, Gina (Dan) Miller, Mark Hando and Dorrie Hando; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Michelle Miller. Glenn was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Richard Hando, and one brother. 
Newspaper not cited.


MARY SIMANEK

Mrs. Charles Shimanek(sic), 85, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, John, 1018 North 12th street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at three o'clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Shimanek, nee Mary Weber, was born in Bohemia in 1868(sic) and 64 years ago was married to Mr. Shimanek. Four years later they came to the United States and located on a farm in Kossuth. After five years they moved to Gibson. Mr. Shimanek died in 1897. Mrs. Shimanek, who was a member of the J.C.D. lodge of Francis Creek moved to this city with her son in 1939.
Survivors are two sons, John, of this city, Anton of Bradley, Ill., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1944  P.2


STEPHEN SIMONEK

Last Saturday in the Town of Gibson, a boy named Stephen Shimonek, aged 13 years was engaged in marking logs upon a sled to which two horses were attached. While thus engaged the horses became frightened and started to run, the boy seized the lines and was thrown to the ground, one runner of the sled striking him on the shoulder and forcing him along the ground for a distance of several hundred feet. When found he was dead, the shoulder having been crushed to atoms and the head almost severed.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Mar. 29, 1877  

VACLAV SIMONEK

WENZEL SHIMONEK (sic) of Gibson died on Sunday last, aged 61. He was 
Fred Shimonek’s father.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 27, 1893  P. 3

HELEN M. SKARIVODA

Mrs. (Leslie) Helen M. Skarivoda, age 69, of 10323 Hwy R, Whitelaw, died Thursday afternoon, April 17, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 1997, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial to follow at the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery.
The former Helen Bohacek was born April 2, 1928, in the town of Gibson, daughter of the late William and Anna Valenta Bohacek. She attended the Melnik School. On May 18, 1948, she married Leslie Skarivoda at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple operated the family farm from their marriage until the time of her death. She is a member of CZBJ Lodge #20 of Melnik.
Survivors include her husband, Leslie, rural Whitelaw; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Elaine Bohacek, rural Whitelaw; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Shusta, Maribel, Clara and Alvin Hagenow, Manitowoc, Ann and Earl Bruechert, Lady Lake, Fla.; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Dorothy Tisler, rural Reedsville, Lorraine Skarivoda, Denmark, Edwin (JoAnn) Skarivoda, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two infant children, one brother, Harvey Bohacek, three brothers-in-law, LeRoy Skarivoda, Victor Shusta and Jack Tisler.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1997 p.A2

LESLIE R. SKARIVODA

Leslie R. Skarivoda, age 83, of 10323 County R, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly 
on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Leslie was born on Aug. 18, 1925, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Edwin 
A. and Lillian (Kostlevy) Skarivoda. He grew up in the Town of Kossuth and 
attended local schools. On May 18, 1948, Leslie was married to the former Helen 
Bohacek at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple owned and operated the family 
farm from the time of their marriage until Helen's death on April 17, 1997, which 
Leslie continued to operate until the time of his death. Leslie enjoyed working on 
his land and in the woods. He enjoyed working with his machinery especially his 
tractors. He also enjoyed spending time with his animals especially his dogs. Leslie 
was a member of CZBJ Lodge 20 of Melnik.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife: Helen: two infant children; one brother: 
LeRoy Skarivoda; four brothers-in-law: Harvey Bohacek, Victor Shusta, Jack Tisler, 
and Alvin Hagenow.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. The Rev. Dr. Matthew 
L. Sauer will officiate with burial to follow at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of services at 1:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 2009


MARY ANN SKARIVODA

Funeral services for Mary Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Skarivoda of 
Rt. 1, Whitelaw who was born and died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc were Monday morning with burial in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery.
Survivors in addition to the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William 
Bohacek and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Skarivoda of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw. Arrangements were by Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Dec. 2, 1957 - page 17


ALOIS SKVOR

COOPERSTOWN news:
A few from here attended the funeral of Lewis Skwor, Saturday 
afternoon at Melnik. Mr. Skwor died at Whitelaw and is the fifth 
member of that family to die within two years. Three weeks ago 
his sister, Blanche, was buried, and on July 2 another sister was 
buried, and on second Christmas day the third sister was buried. 
His youngest brother was buried last year. He leaves to mourn his 
loss one sister, Mrs. Kovarik, and one brother, Henry, and a father. 
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, who have such heavy 
sorrow to bear.
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"Notes From Grimms"
Mr. Louis Skwor (sic) died last Wednesday at the Maple Crest sanitarium, 
where he has been confined for more than two years. The deceased was 25 
years of age, and leaves to mourn his loss his father, Wencel Skwor, and 
one brother, Henry, who resides here, and one sister Mrs. John Kolarik 
of Denmark. Funeral services were held at the late home and at the 
Melnik Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Vraney of Chicago 
officiating. The people of the entire community join with the 
correspondent in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 3, 1918 P. 8
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Mrs. Thomas Adams of Sheboygan was here to attend the funeral of 
Lewis Skwor.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 02, 1918, Page 4
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Mrs. Adams of Sheboygan, sister of Mr. Wencel Skwor, was her to attend 
the funeral of Mr. Louis Skwor (sic).
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 3, 1918 P. 8

BLANKA SKVOR

Miss Blanche Skvor died on Firday at the Maple Crest sanitarium, where she spent a year. The deceased was 19 years old and leaves to mourn her father, W. Skvor, two brothers, Henry and Louis, and one sister, Mrs. Kolachek. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 10, 1918   P. 2
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Melnik-Brockville Notes
Miss Blanche Skwor died on Friday at the Maple Crests Sanitarium where she had been confined the past year. The deceased was 19 years of age and leaves to mourn her death, her father, Wencel Skwor on the old homestead, two brothers, Henry on the home farm near Greenstreet and Louis who is confined at the sanitarium and one sister, Mrs. John Kolarik, near Denmark. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon Sept. 8 rom the late home and interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the family in their great bereavement.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 19, 1918 

EDWARD SKVOR

Edward Skwor of Maribel passed away at the Whitelaw sanatorium 
Friday. He was 21 years old at the time of his death and was at 
Whitelaw for nine months. Interment took place at Melnik Sunday 
at 3 o’clock pm. 
In the bloom of youth, he was taken from our midst, and many are 
the aching hearts he has left behind. He leaves to mourn his loss 
two brothers, Henry and Lewis, four sisters, Mrs. E. Kolarik, Mrs. 
A. Fingoust of Manitowoc; Mrs. M. Weber of Whitelaw, and Miss 
Blanche at home, also a father. His mother died the year previous. 
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 02, 1917, Page 5
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Edward Skwor died at the Maple Crest sanatorium last Friday, where 
he was a patient for almost a year. The deceased was 21 years of 
age. He leaves an aged father, four sisters and two brothers to 
mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 03, 1917, Page 5
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Fingoust were at Maple Crest yesterday on 
learning of the death of Ed. Skwor, a relative of theirs, and 
who had died at that institution.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 3
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Mr. and Mrs. Dave Goessl attended the funeral of the late Edward 
Skwor at Melnik Sunday.

JINDRICH JUJICH SKVOR

Melnik-Brockville Notes
Many from here attended the funeral of the late Henry Skwor and his little son. Within a short period of two weeks, death has wiped out the family of Henry Skwor, a farmer residing in the vicinity of Greenstreet. Mrs. Skwor died about two weeks ago, when her baby was born. On Tuesday of last week, the baby died and about the same time the father also died. Having been ill with the flue in February from which he never fully recovered and grief stricken over the loss of his wife and suffering from brain fever are the causes of the death of Mr. Skwor. He was 29 years of age and the couple had been married two years.
There have been nine deaths in the Skwor relationship in five years as follows: Mr. Skwor’s mother, three sisters, Mrs. Fingost, Mrs. Jos. Weber and Mess Blanche and two brothers, Louis and Edward. One sister is left to mourn his death, Mrs. John Kolarek of Denmark and his father, who is blind.
The funeral of the father and baby were conducted from the late home and also from the Melnik Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1:30 pm and burial took place in the cemetery adjoining. The large attendance at the funeral and the many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held by all who knew him. We extend sympathy to the remaining members of the afflicted family.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920 


JINDRICH SKVOR

Melnik-Brockville Notes
Many from here attended the funeral of the late Henry Skwor and his little son. Within a short period of two weeks, death has wiped out the family of Henry Skwor, a farmer residing in the vicinity of Greenstreet. Mrs. Skwor died about two weeks ago, when her baby was born. On Tuesday of last week, the baby died and about the same time the father also died. Having been ill with the flue in February from which he never fully recovered and grief stricken over the loss of his wife and suffering from brain fever are the causes of the death of Mr. Skwor. He was 29 years of age and the couple had been married two years.
There have been nine deaths in the Skwor relationship in five years as follows: Mr. Skwor’s mother, three sisters, Mrs. Fingost, Mrs. Jos. Weber and Mess Blanche and two brothers, Louis and Edward. One sister is left to mourn his death, Mrs. John Kolarek of Denmark and his father, who is blind.
The funeral of the father and baby were conducted from the late home and also from the Melnik Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 1:30 pm and burial took place in the cemetery adjoining. The large attendance at the funeral and the many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held by all who knew him. We extend sympathy to the remaining members of the afflicted family.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920 
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GRIEF FOR WIFE CAUSE OF DEATH OF HENRY SKWOR 
To (sic) grief over the death of his wife, who passed away April 22, when her baby was born, is attributed the death yesterday of Henry Skwor(sic), Melnik farmer who died almost at the same moment that the two weeks old baby passed away.
Returning from the funeral of his wife, Mr. Skwor was stricken and for ten days his life had hung in the balance as a result of an attack of brain fever brought on by the shock of his wife’s death. He was 29 years of age and the couple had been married two years when death claimed the wife.
Funeral of father and baby will be held from the home in Melnik tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 5, 1920  P. 1
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Henry Skwor of Melnik died last week at his home. 
This is the third death in the little family, Mrs. Skwor having died less than a month ago, and Tuesday morning the little baby for which she gave her life died, to be followed within an hour by the death of the unhappy father.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, May 13, 1920  pg. 4

KATARINA SKVOR

Mrs. Wencel Elmer and Mrs. and Mrs. Dave Goessl attended the funeral 
of the late Mrs. Wencel Skwor(sic) who died at her home in Greenstreet. 
Cause of her death was illness aggravated by the grippe. She was 54 
years old and was buried from the Evangelical church at Melnik. She 
leaves to mourn her loss four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kolarik of 
Cooperstown, Mrs. H. Finghost of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Weber of 
Melnik and Miss Blanche at home. Three sons Lewis of Green Bay and 
Henry and Edward at home. Two sisters, Mrs. J. Budel of Chicago and 
Miss Mary Shestak, and one brother John Shestak at Melnik. She also 
leaves a husband and an aged mother. Sympathy is extended to the 
bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 25, 1916 P.4
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On Saturday evening, Jan. 15, after an illness of several months, 
Mrs. Wencel Skwor (sic) passed to her eternal rest at the late home 
near Greenstreet. The cause contributary to her death was disease 
of the stomach which had been greatly aggravated by anacute (sic) 
attack of grippe. 
Mrs. Skwor, whose maiden name was Katherine Sestak, was born in 
Melnik, Czech (Behemia) (sic) in the year 1862, and at the age of 
six years emigrated to this country with her parents. About thirty-
two years ago she was married to Wencel Skwor of Greenstreet, where 
they made their home on a farm up to the present time. She was a 
faithful wife and a devoted mother and a kind neighbor.
A sorrow stricken husband and seven children survive. They are Mrs. 
John Kolarik of Denmark; Mrs. Fred Fingoust of Manitowoc; Mrs. Joseph 
Weber of this place, and Henry, Louis, Edward and Blanche, at home, 
also both her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Sestak of this place; one 
brother John Sestak, also of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. Budel 
and Miss Marie Sestak of Chicago. The funeral was held from the late 
home in Greenstreet last Wednesday forenoon, Jan. 19, and funeral 
services which were conducted by Mr. Vanek of Chicago, were held at 
the Melnik Presbyterian church and interment was at the adjoining 
cemetery. Mrs. Skwor was held in high esteem which was clearly shown 
by the many friends, neighbors and others who followed the remains to 
their last resting place despite the cold weather. Heatrfelt (sic) 
sympathy is extended to the afflicted family in their great sorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 26, 1916 P.8
(In the Melnik news section)

WENCIL SKVOR

WENCEL SKWOR (sic) DIES AT FARM
Cooperstown Man Will Be Buried Monday Afternoon
Wencel Skwor (sic), 77, retired farmer, died early today on the homestead farm in the town of Cooperstown. He had been seriously ill three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the homestead and at 2 p.m. from the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be at Melnik.
The deceased was born in Cooperstown in 1858 and always resided there. He took up farming and after his marriage 49 years ago to Catherine Shestak purchased a farm. Mrs. Skwor died 22 years ago.
Since his retirement, Mr. Skwor has lived on the farm with his daughter, Mrs. John Kolarik. Survivors are the daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kulasvitz, ?mer, Mich., and Mrs. Wencel Cerf, Antigo; and three grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the home Saturday from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday, August 30, 1935  pg. 2

EDDIE SKWOR

DEATH CUTS SHORT LIFE OF MARIBEL BOY AT ROCHESTER
Death cut short the young life of Edward Skwor, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Wenzel Skwor, of Maribel, Saturday when the boy, aged 12,
passed away at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn., following
an operation for brain tumor. The boy was taken to Rochester a
week ago, having been a patient at the hospital here for three
weeks.
The boy was born at Maribel, January 12, 1918 and was a pupil 
in the seventh grade at time of his illness. He was a bright
lad until stricken by the affliction several months ago. Besides
his parents, he is survived by three brothers, William, Theodore
and Harvey and by three sisters, Blanche, Evelyn and Florence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 from the home 
and to the Presbyterian church at Melnik with Rev. Junek
officiating. Burial will be at Melnik. The body accompanied by
the father and by an uncle, Dr. Skwor of Mishicot, arrived at
Maribel last night.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 19, 1930  p.14

MABEL SKWOR

The infant daughter of Wencel Skwor died Saturday, March 10, of pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday, interment being at Melnik.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 15, 1906  pg. 8
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Mabel Skvor
Wisconsin Death Index
Name	Mabel Skvor
Event Type	Death
Event Date	10 Mar 1906
Event Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Page	0480
"Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907"


MARCELLA SKWOR

Mrs. Theodore (Marcella) Skwor, 77, 14927 CTH. R., Maribel, died Thursday, January 28, 1988 at her residence. The former Marcella Worel was born June 20, 1910 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Christina (Heran) Worel. She married Theodore Skwor on September 21, 1931. The couple operated the Skwor Homestead Farm and observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1981.
Survivors include her husband, Theodore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Henry Groelle, rural Manitowoc; Jeanette and Alfred Bublitz, Maribel; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Olive and Alvin Boettcher, rural Mishicot and Mrs. Walter (Gladys) Maresh, rural Whitelaw; a brother-in-law, Henry Loeh Sr., rural Mishicot; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lumir Worel and two sisters, Adeline Loeh and Agnes Worel.
Services were Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church with Rev. William B. Plank officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb.l 4, 10988

MARY SKWOR

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. W. SKWOR
Resident of Cooperstown Dies After An Operation
Mrs. Wenzel Skwor, 49, nee Mary Trochel, Town of Cooperstown, died 
at the Holy Family Hospital at 7 o’clock this morning, six days 
after an operation.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from 
the home and at 2:30 from the Melnik Presbyteran church. Burial will 
be made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Skwor was born June 28, 1887, in the town of Gibson. She was 
married Nov. 23, 1909, to Wenzel Skwor, who survives. She was a 
member of the Z.C.B.J. at Melnik.
Survivors in addition to the widower are her mother, Mrs. Anna Trochel, 
Town of Kossuth; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Maresch of Francis Creek, 
and Evelyn and Florence at home; three sons, William of Manitowoc and 
Theodore and Harvey at home; two brothers, Wenzel and Frank Trochel of 
the town of Kossuth; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Panosh and Mrs. Anna Queram, 
both of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren.
The body will be taken to the home from the Husar funeral parlors at 
Kellnersville Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 12, 1936
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MELNIK NEWS
Miss Mary Trochil of this vicinity and Mr. Wenzel Skwor of Maribel were united 
in wedlock last week Tuesday at Manitowoc by county clerk Vraney (Judge 
Chloupek being absent). Later in the day, they left on a wedding trip after which 
the happy couple will take up their residence at Maribel where Mr. Skwor is 
engaged in farming. The correspondent joins their many friends in extending 
congratulations.
The Reporter - Fri., Dec. 3, 1909

RUZENA WEBER SKVOR

MOTHER GIVES LIFE FOR BABE
Mrs. Henry Skwor, nee Rose Weber of Greenstreet, died last night, giving her life for that of her babe, who survives. Decedent was born at Kossuth Nov. 9, 1890 and was married April 10, 1918. She is survived by her parents, one brother and a sister. The funeral will be held Sunday at Melnik.
Manitowoc Herald News April 23, 1920 p.1
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Melnik-Brockville Notes
Never was a community more shocked or saddened than by the loss sustained in the death of Mrs. Henry Skwor, death coming as it did without warning on Thursday evening, after giving birth to a child and it made it doubly hard for the bereaved family.
Mrs. Henry SKwor, formerly Miss rose Weber, was born near Francis Creek in the year 1890 and always made her home with her parents, except for a few winters which she spent in Milwaukee. In 1916 she was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Skwor and since then resided on the homestead near Greenstreet. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her husband and baby boy for whom she gave her life, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Math Weber, a sister, Mrs. Alvin Pech and a brother, Joseph all of this section.
Funeral services were conducted from the late home and also from the Melnik Presbyterian Church on Sunday forenoon at 10:30 am and burial took place in the cemetery adjoining. The large attendance at the funeral and the many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held by all who knew her. The correspondent joins the community in extending its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives in their great loss.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 29, 1920  


THEODORE SKWOR

Theodore F. Skwor, age 83, formerly of 14927 Cty Trk R. Maribel, died Sunday afternoon, June 18, 1995, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 22, 1995, at 11 a.m. at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen oty will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Skwor was born March 23, 1910, in the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Wencil and Mary Trochil Skwor. He attended local schools. On September 21, 1931, he was married to the former Marcella Worel. The couple farmed the Skwor Homestead Farm. Mrs. Skwor died January 28, 1988. Mr. Skwor lived on the farm until moving to North Ridge in January of 1993. He was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church, past trustee, Elder and treasurer of the church. He was a charter member and officer of the Maribel Sportsmen Club, officer of the Kellnersville Fish and Game. He was on the Board of Directors, Maribel State Bank, on the Board of Directors, Maribel Gram Company. He was past officer of the Maribel Firefighters, past school board member of the State Graded School at Maribel, Former Man of the Year, from the Maribel Lions. He was also a member of the WFLA Lodge Manitowoc Jr. #460 of which he is a past officer. He was the recipient of the 1993 Manitowoc County Conservationist Hall of Fame Award.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Loretta and Henry Groelle, rural Manitowoc, Jeanette Skwor, Maribel; eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters-in-law, William and Viola Trochil, Manitowoc, Rose Skwor, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Frederick Rusboldt, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Edward, one sister, Evelyn Suchomel.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Wednesday, from 5-9 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1995  P. A2

WENCEL SKWOR

SKWOR, Wencel—Cooperstown, Wis. Age 69 years. Died Friday March 1, 
at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 
March 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian church. Rev. 
Yaroslav Vrany will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The body will be moved from the Husar funeral home to the Skwor home 
where it may be viewed after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 2, 1946
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In the obituary notice of the death of Wencel Skwor, 69, Cooperstown 
farmer, Saturday, the name of a step-brother was omitted. He is 
William Trochil of this city. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 4, 1946 

MILES H. SORENSON

Miles Sorenson, age 54, of 915 Maple Street, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 6, 1993, at the Hospice Unit of Wausau Hospital Center.
Funeral Services will be 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1993, at Brainard Funeral Home, 522 Adams St., Wausau. Son Todd Sorenson will conduct the service.
He was born December 18, 1938, in Two Rivers, Wis., son of Clarabelle Sorenson and the late Orvin Sorenson. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He married Sally Just on April 20, 1957. Miles worked as a salesman and sales manger for various companies in the Manitowoc, Wausau and Sauk-Prairie areas, and live for a time in Phoenix, Ariz. and Naperville, Ill., before returning to the Wausau area in 1985. Miles began his personal relationship to Jesus Christ in 1972 and helped establish the Sauk-Prairie Evangelical Free Church. He was an active follower of Jesus. He enjoyed his family and many friends, and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Sally; mother, Clarabelle, Mishicot, Wis.; sons, Todd (Jenny) Sorenson, Hollis, N.H., Scott, Wausau; daughter, Tammy (Tom) Hughes, Mosinee; three grandchildren, Colin and Cameron Hughes and Scott Smith; sister, Bonnie (Dennis) Ullman, Mishicot, Wis.; and two nephews and nieces.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 1993. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 10, 1993 at 3 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1993 P. A2

ANNA B. SOUKUP

Mrs. Stephen Soukup of 549 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
night at Municipal Hospital, Two Rivers, following a long illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Soukup was born Anna B. Marek in the Town of Cooperstown, 
daughter of the late Frank and Helen Znamanachek Marek. On April 19, 
1909, she was married to Stephen Soukup at Melnik and the couple 
located on a farm there. She came to Manitowoc following her 
husband’s death in 1941. 
Mrs. Soukup was a member of the Martha Ladies Aid Society and Melnik 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc Social Calendar and Senior Citizens 
Club. 
Survivors include a son, Ralph of Rt. 1, Maribel; three daughters, 
Mrs. Joseph Maresh of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Fred Hartel of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, and Mrs. Paul Birringer of Rt. 1, Cato; 11 grandchildren 
and eight great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister also preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 
10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1961  P. 19 
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Melnik News
Mr. Stephen Soukup of this vicinity and Miss Anna Marek of Greenstreet were 
united in wedlock Tuesday of last week (April 19) at 5 pm at the home of the bride's 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marek by Justice of the Peace Miloslav Dushek. The 
attendants were Miss Emma Frye and Mr. Joseph Marek, brother of the bride. The 
wedding was a quiet affair, only immediate relatives of contracting parties being present. 
Following the wedding ceremony the invited guests partook of a sumptuous wedding 
supper and the evening was spent in dancing. The bride is an accomplished young lady 
and has a large circle of friends. The groom is a well to do young man and has a host 
of friends. The happy couple will take up their residence in this vicinity where 
Mr. Soukup is engaged in farming. Your correspondent joins with their many friends 
in extending congratulations.
The Reporter - Tues., Apr. 26, 1910  


BARBORA SOUKUP

Melnik-Brockville news:
Mrs. Frank Soukoup (sic), a pioneer resident of this vicinity died at 
the late home here Sunday morning Dec. 1, 1922 of infirmities incidental 
to old age. The deceased was born at Czechol-Slovakia (sic) and at the 
age of five years immigrated with her parents to this country. At the age 
of twenty-three years she was married to Frank Soukoup. They settled on a 
farm in this vicinity and has made their home here since.
Mrs. Soukoup is survived by her husband and six children, three daughters 
Mrs. Chas. Wacichek of Milwaukee, Mrs. Bouda of Settle Washington and Mrs. 
Banbrook of Chicago and three sons Joseph, Stephen and Adolph all on farms 
in this vicinity.
The funeral was held last Wednesday 10 a.m. from the late home with services 
at the Melnik Presbyterian church and burial was at the adjoining cemetery. 
Rev. Teply officiated.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 10, 1923 P.6


ELIZABETH SOUKUP

Mrs. Elizabeth Soukup, 76, died last night at the home of her 
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Soukup, near Melnik in the town of Gibson.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Soukup home 
and at 2:30 from the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Frank Junek 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Soukup, nee Elizabeth Just, was born in Gibson in 1863. She was 
married to Joseph Soukup 67 years ago. They located on a farm in Gibson. 
They retired several years ago. Mr. Soukup died six years ago. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Emil Wilda of Melnik; sister, Mrs. Fred 
Shimonek, of this city; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
A son, Fred, died last night.
The body will be moved to the Soukup home Thursday afternoon from the 
Husar funeral home, Kellnersville. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 25, 1940  P. 2

EMMA SOUKUP  (d. 1920)

Melnik news:
Miss Emaa (sic) Soukup, aged seventeen years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Soukup, Jr., died at a hospital in Green Bay Friday after an illness of several months from heart trouble indirectly due to influenze. Miss Soukup was born and reared in this vicinity.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 9, 1920 P. 5
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Melnik-Brockville Notes
Miss Emma Soukoup, aged 17 years, 5 months and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soukoup Jr., died at a hospital in Green Bay Friday at 10 pm, after an illness of several months from heart trouble indirectly due to influenza. Miss Soukoup was born and reared in this vicinity and has been well known by a large circle of friends for her good qualities. The deceased is survived by her mother and father, three sisters, Viola, Martha and Mildred and two brothers, Edwin and William, all on the home farm. Funeral services were held from the late home and also from the Melnik Presbyterial church on Monday at 10 am and burial took place in the cemetery adjoining. The large attendance at the funeral and the many beautiful floral offerings were evidenced of the high esteem in which deceased was held by all who knew her. Being only 17 years old, just the age when one enjoys life the best, her death surely was a sad one and her parents, sisters and brothers have the deepest sympathy of the community in their great loss.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 8, 1920   


EMMA SOUKUP (d. 1979)

Mrs. Emma Soukup, 88, of Melnik, a lifelong resident of the Town of Gibson, died Monday morning in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Gregory Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Soukup, nee Emma Rezek, was born July 5, 1890, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Rezek. She was married to Fred Soukup Nov. 28, 1911. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. Mrs. Soukup was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and Martha Society of the church. Mr. Soukup preceded her in death January of 1940.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Clarence Rosso of Melnik and Evelyn and Anton Reich of Route 1, Mishicot; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Joseph Novy of Route 1, Whitelaw; six children, a step grandchild, 13 great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren and four step great great grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon until noon Wednesday and in the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1979  P. 3
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EMMA SOUKUP 05 Jul 1890 Feb 1979

FRANK SOUKUP

Frank Soukup, 83, of Melnik, Passes Away
After a short illness of two days Frank Soukup, 83, died yesterday
at 5:00 o'clock at the home of his son, Steve Soukup, at Melnik,
death being due to old age.
The deceased was born in Europe in 1846 and came to this country 
when 19 years of age and located at Melnik where he has lived until
the time of his death. He was married 57 years ago to Miss Barbara
Poplars who died seven years ago. He is survived by three sons and
two daughters, and 19 grand children. Mrs. Anna Wasecheck of
Milwaukee, Mrs. Olof Bone of Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Bruno
Behernbruck of Chicago, three sons, Joseph, Steve and Adolph, all
of Melnik.
Burial services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the
Steve Soukup home and at 2:00 from the Melnik Presbyterian church
with services by Rev. Younek. Burial will take place at Melnik.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 29, 1929  p.13
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Many from here attended the funeral of the late Frank Soukup, aged 83 
years, and one of the pioneers of this section. The funeral was held 
from the late home Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and at the Melnik Presbyterian 
church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The correspondent 
joins in extending sympathy.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 13, 1929 P.11


FRED SOUKUP

Fred Soukup, 51, of Melnik, died last night at the farm home, following a lingering 
illness.
He was born in Gibson in 1888 and spent his entire life on the homestead farm. In 
1912 he married Miss Emma Rezek.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Evelyn, at home, Mrs. William Sladkey of 
Melnik, aged mother, Mrs. Joseph Soukup of Melnik; sister, Mrs. Emil Wilda of 
Melnik and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Soukup home and at 1:30 
from the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating.
The body will be taken to the home Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 5, 1940 P. 2


INFANT SOUKUP

The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sovkup (sic), who died at the home, 
was held Thursday with service at the Melnik Presbyterian church burial was made at the 
adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 7, 1922 P. 6


JOSEPH SOUKUP   (d. 1934)

SOUKUP, Joseph—Aged 73, Died Sunday at his home, Melnik, following 
a long illness. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home, 
the Rev. Frank J. Junek officiating. Burial in the Melnik 
Presbyterian cemetery. Body at home from 4 p.m. Tuesday to the time 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, 15 Aug 1934, p. 9


JOSEPH F. SOUKUP   (d. 1931)

Crash Victim Dies
An inquest into the cause of the accident in which Mr. and Mrs. Jos. 
Soukup, Maribel, Route 2, and their two daughters, Mildred and Viola, 
were injured when their car was struck by a truck driven by Willard 
Mott, also of the town of Gibson, was ordered by District Attorney 
L.F. Fisher, after Mr. Soukup died at 6:45 o'clock Sunday morning at 
the Holy Family hospital from injuries he sustained. Mr. Soukup never 
regained consciousness after the accident in which he suffered a 
fractured skull, broken leg and other injuries.
He was born in the town of Kossuth on February 17, 1876 and lived on 
a farm in the town of Gibson for the past 30 years. Thirty years ago 
he married Rose Pech who is in critical condition at the hospital as 
a result of a relapse she suffered when informed of her husband's 
death from the same accident in which she was injured. Other survivors 
include three daughters, Viola and Mildred Soukup, at home, Mrs. George 
Schmidt, Manitowoc; two sons, William at home and Edwin at Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Adolph, Kossuth, and Stephen, Melnik, and three sisters, 
Mrs. Charles Vachechek, Milwaukee; Mrs. Bruno Branbrook, Chicago and 
Mrs. Olaf Boen, Seattle, Washington and one grandchild.
The body is in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei mortuary on 
North Eighth street where friends may view it this evening and tomorrow 
until 2 o'clock when it will be removed to the family home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock 
from the home and at 2 o'clock from the church at Melnik with Rev. 
Junek of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will take place 
at Melnik.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 22, 1931 P.2
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BLAME MOTT FOR DEATH
Last Thursday there was held an inquest into the manner by which Joseph Soukup 
came to his death in the automobile collision at Eleventh and Pine Streets in this city 
on June 19th. The witnesses were Policemen Smrz, J.P. Eastman, George Jagerman, 
Archie Last, Mrs. Arthur Robinson, Viola Soukup, all of whom saw the collision and 
Dr. Teitgen and Sheriff Carstens.  The testimony did not vary from published accounts 
at the time of the happening. The tenor of it all was that the Soukup car came west on 
Pine Street and turned south on Eleventh Street just as the truck loaded with empty 
milk cans driven by Willard Mott, accompanied by his brother, Weldon, came north 
on Eleventh street at an unusually fast rate of speed. The crash was terrific. The truck 
went across the street and into the Eastman Factory building.
Officer Smrz and Sheriff Carstens said that both Motts were very drunk. Dr. Teitgen 
said that Soukup died from the injuries received. The jury found that "carelessness, 
speed and lack of control on the part of Willard Mott while driving his truck was the 
direct cause of the death of Joseph Soukup". The jurymen were Gilbert Thompson, 
Aubrey Egan, Charles Tills, Frank Harter, Fred Weideman and Charles Rathsack.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., July 30, 1931   


MARKETA SOUKUP

Mrs. Margaret Soupek(sic), an aged resident at Melnik died Sunday 
and the funeral will take place Tuesday. Deceased was 78 years of 
age and had been a resident here for half a century. A family of 
grown up children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 13, 1902, Page 3
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Oct. 1902:
Death in Melnik on Sun. of 78-yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Soupek.(sic)
Her funeral was held Tuesday.

ROSE SOUKUP

Mrs. Joseph Soukup, 73, died Wednesday afternoon at the Shady Lane Home in Manitowoc after a lingering illness where she had been residing the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:15 pm. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc and 2 pm. Saturday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sherwood Roach officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Miss Rose Pech was born Nov. 14, 1882, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Pech, in the Town of Kossuth. In 1901 she was married to Joseph Soukup. The couple resided on a farm in the Town of Gibson until he was killed in an auto accident in 1931. She moved to Manitowoc in 1932.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Adolph Witak of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. George Schmidt and Mrs. Stanley Zagrodnik of Manitowoc; two sons, Building Inspector Edwin Soupkup of Manitowoc and William on the home farm in the Town of Gibson; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Ten brothers and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1956  P. 27 


STEPHEN SOUKUP

Stephen Soukup, 55, lifelong resident of the county, died this morning of a heart ailment at the Holy Family hospital. He was stricken last December and he was moved to the hospital Monday from his home, 712 North Fifth street.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:15 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. Frank Junek officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Soukup was born in Gibson in 1886 and in 1910 married Miss Ann Marek of Melnik. They located on a farm in Franklin and later returned to Melnik. Last year they moved to this city. Mr. Soukup has been employed at the Kingsbury Breweries company. 
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Maresch of Two Rivers, Mrs. Thomas Skarvan of Cooperstown, Delores at home; Ralph, of Zander; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Behrenbruck, of Chicago, Mrs. Anna Washechek, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Boen, of Seattle, Wash.; and five grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 21, 1941  P. 4

ANNA SPEVACEK

Hana Spevacek
birth: 1819 Bohemia
death: 4 October 1898 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Melink, Wis.
residence: 1898 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Anton Spevacek
spouse: Anton Spevacek
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANTONIN SPEVACEK

First publication Oct. 26th 1899.
ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Spevacek, deceased. In probate.
An instrument in writing, proporting to be the last will and testament of 
Anton Spevacek, of Gibson in said county, having been delivered into said 
court:
And Anton Keiwanek of Gibson in said county having presented to said court 
his petition in writing, duly verified, representing, among other things, 
that said Anton Spevacek died testate at Gibson, in said County, on the 
16th day of October, 1899, that said instrument is the last will of said 
deceased, and that said petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying, 
that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters 
testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
It is orderd, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs 
of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county 
court to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, 
the 21st day of November, 1899, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is furhter 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 Post,a newspaper 
published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated October 24th, 1899.
By the Court:
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Chlupek, Atty.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, October 26, 1899 P. 7
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Anton Spevacek
birth: 23 July 1822 Ochita, Bohemia
death: 16 October 1899 Larrabee, Wisconsin
burial:  Milnik, Wis.
residence: 1899 Larrabee, Wis.
spouse: Anna Kmiple
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JAN SPEVACEK

AGED GIBSON FARMER DIES 
John Spevacek, 82, Will Be Buried At Melnik Tuesday 
John Spevacek, Sr., 82, pioneer resident of the town of Gibson, 
died on the homestead farm operated by his son, John Jr., at 7 
o’clock Saturday night. He had been a resident of the county for 
nearly 80 years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the 
home and at 2 o’clock in the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. 
Frank Junek officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining 
cemetery. The body was taken to the home from the Beduhn funeral 
home here this morning.
Born at Belokah, Bohemia, Dec. 23, 1854 he was brought to this 
country by his parents when 2-1/2 years old. His wife died nine 
years ago. He retired from active farming 26 years ago. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Konoj of Ewen, Michigan, 
three sons, Joseph of Green Bay route 6, Viet of Mishicot route 
1 and John on the homestead farm, and a brother Frank Spevacek 
of Zander, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 4, 1937  P. 9 


MARIE SPEVACEK

Mrs. John Spevacek, Sr., died yesterday afternoon at the family home 
at Gibson, after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral 
services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 from the home of a son, 
John, the Rev. J. F. Teply officiating, and burial will take place at 
the Melnik cemetery. 
Deceased was 70 years of age, was born in Bohemia and came to this 
county at an early age. She is survived by her husband, a son, John, 
a sister, Mrs. Vaclaf Majemnik, of this city, two step-sons, Viet of 
Mishicot, and Joseph of Green Bay, and a step daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Konop of Ewen, Michigan.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 17, 1927  P. 2
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Notes from Melnik
Death came to another of the old pioneers of this place when Mrs. John 
Spevacek Sr., passed away Sunday noon after a lingering illness of 21 
months duration. The deceased was born in CzechoSlovakia 70 years 
ago and came to this country when a young girl. After her marriage in 
1885 to John Spevacek Sr., they  made their home on the homestead 
here in Melnik on which they have resided ever since. About 21 months 
ago, Mrs. Spevacek suffered a stroke from which she never recovered, 
proving fatal after long suffering
Those surviving are her husband and one son, John on the homestead 
from where the funeral was held and two step sons, Joseph Spevacek 
near Green Bay and Viet L. Spevacek of the Town of Mishicot; one step 
daughter, Mrs. Charles Konop of Ewen, Michigan, also one sister, Mrs. 
Vaclar Najemnik of Manitowoc.
The funeral was held from the late home and Melnik Presbyterian Church 
with interment in the adjoining cemetery Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 am , 
Rev. J.F. Tepley officiating. The correspondent joins with the many friends 
in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 27, 1927


HENRY STAMMER

Former Melnik Pastor Dies 
The Rev. Henry E. Stammer, 75, doctor of theology, who had been pastor 
of Melnik Presbyterian Church 1958-1961, died Wednesday morning at 
Wooster, Ohio. 
The native of New York City, born March 17, 1889, received his education 
at Bloomfield College and Seminary with special courses at Columbia 
University, New York University, Potomac University and American College 
and Central School of Religion. He was awarded his doctorate degree in 
theology from the latter school, located at Indianapolis, Ind. 
Served in N.Y. 
He married Mary Archinal June 28, 1916, at Long Island, N.Y. and served 
pastorates in Long Island and the New York City area before accepting 
the call to Melnik as a supply pastor in January of 1958. He arrived in 
February and served until Nov. 1, 1961.
The Rev. Mr. Stammer then went to Carlton, Pa., serving a church until 
January of this year when he retired and moved to Wooster to make his 
home with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Stammer. 
Dr. Stammer had earned the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of 
divinity, master of arts, master of theology and doctor of theology. 
He served the pastoral and missionary fields and was an accomplished 
pianist and organist and choir director.
Survivors
Surviving are two sons, Harold and Richard W. Stammer, of Erie, Pa., 
two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Stammer, of Maspeth, N.Y., and Mrs. Otto 
Hahn, of Rocky Point, Long Island, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Stammer 
died in January of 1963. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
The Revs. Richard Schmitz and Milos Strupl will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 8:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state from 9 a.m. until time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 26, 1964  P. 9


MARY STAMMER

Mrs. Henry E Stammer, 77, wife of Dr. Henry E. Stammer, former pastor of 
Melnik Presbyterian Church, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Crest 
Sanitorium, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, 
the Revs. Richard Schmitz and Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Stammer was born Mary Elizabeth Archinal July 27, 1885, at Brooklyn, 
NY.  June 28, 1916, she was married to Dr. Stammer at Long Island, NY. In 
1958, Dr. and Mrs. Stammer moved to Melnik where he served as pastor of 
the Melnik Presbyterian Church until Nov. 1, 1961.  He then became pastor 
of a church at Carlton, PA.  Mrs. Stammer was a member of Melnik 
Presbyterian Church and its Martha Society.  
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Richard W., of Erie, PA, and 
Harold L., of Wooster, Ohio, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963


ADOLPH STROUF   (d. 1961)

Heart Attack Takes Life of Adolph Strouf 
MANITOWOC—Adolph Strouf, 83, retired Manitowoc County farmer, former 
assemblyman and active in rural affairs, died Wednesday night after 
a heart attack at Shady Lane Home. He had resided on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 
but the last six years he had been a resident of Shady Lane. 
Mr. Strouf farmed for many years in the Town of Gibson where he was 
born May 20, 1878. His parents were John and Anna Musial Strouf. In 
October of 1902 he married Mary Kapitan in this city and then began 
years of farming.
As a veteran of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors, Mr. Strouf 
represented his township as chairman of 18 years. His first venture 
into politics in 1948 was successful. He defeated the incumbent, Frank 
LeClair of Two Rivers, and served five consecutive two-year terms before 
he was unseated by the Republican he had won over. LeClair, as assemblyman 
for the second District (sic).
While a farmer, Mr. Strouf served as president of local branches of 
American Society of Equity and the Progressive Farmers of America. In 
1948, he served as president of National Farm Loan Assn. for Manitowoc 
County. In addition, he was associated with Home Mutual Insurance Co. 
of Manitowoc and had been president of Kossuth Fire Insurance Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Strouf observed the 50th anniversary of their wedding in 
1952. His wife died a year later. 
Surviving Mr. Strouf are three sons, Harvey, who is clerk of court of 
Manitowoc County, and Ray of Manitowoc and Louis of Lake Geneva, Wis.; 
two daughters, Mrs. William Cowan of Milwaukee and Mrs. Fred Kutil of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Benishek of Branch, Mrs. Rose 
Pfingsten of Mishicot and Mrs. Carrie Dewane of Cooperstown, four grand-
children and a great grandchild. A son, Adolph, preceded him in death 
in 1937.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Chuch in the Town of Kossuth with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei FUnerl Home after 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the chuch 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Thursday Oct. 5, 1961  P. 2


ADOLPH STROUF JR.

Stone Crusher Injury Proves Fatal To Man
Adolph Strouf, Jr., son of Town Chairman and Mrs. Adolph Strouf, Gibson, 
died early today in the Municipal hospital here of injuries suffered 
last Tuesday when his leg was caught in the drag line of a crusher where 
he was employed near Jambeau Creek.
Sept. 26, 1937
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STONE CRUSHER INJURY PROVES FATAL TO MAN 
Efforts to Stop Spread of Gangrene Fails (sic) After Leg Amputation
Adolph Strouf, Jr., 25, son of Town Chairman and Mrs. Adolph Strouf, 
Gibson died early today in the Municipal hospital here of injuries suffered 
last Tuesday when his leg was caught in the drag line of a crusher where he 
was employed near Jambeau Creek.
Amputate Leg 
Although Strouf succeeded in reversing the gears after his right leg caught 
in the cable his lower limb as badly lacerated. Doctors amputated his leg 
above the knee Sunday noon and his brother Clerk of Court Harvey Strouf 
submitted to a blood transfusion last night in a vain effort to save his brother’s life.
Efforts to stop the spread of gangrene failed.
Mr. Strouf’s death was the 43rd fatality in the county in 1937.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the farm home 
in Gibson and at 2 o’clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church, the Rev. 
Frank Junek officiating. Interment will be in the Melnik cemetery.
Born In 1912
Mr. Strouf was born in Gibson in 1912 and after finishing school was 
employed on his father’s farm for several years. For the past few months 
he has worked for Harry Schneider, operator of a crushed (sic) in Manitwoc 
and Brown counties.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Strouf, Gibson; three 
brothers, Harvey and Louis, Manitowoc, Ray, Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. 
Ward Moore, Venice, Calif., Mrs. Fred Kutil, Manitowoc.
The body will be moved to the Strouf home from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home in Manitowoc Tuesday afternoon.
New newspaper cited.  Handwritten date of Sept. 26, 1937 

ANNA STROUF

Mrs. Anton Strouf, 65, of Gibson, who since the death of her husband had been employed in this city, died last night at the Holy Family hospital.
She was born Anna Graycarek in Kossuth in 1883 and in 1906 was married to Mr. Strouf. They located in Gibson. Her husband died in 1932 and she later moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Kind of Gibson; sister, Mrs. John Lodl of Gibson; three brothers, Anton of Gibson, Joseph of Two Rivers and Fred of Larrabee; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Melnik Presbyterian church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 24, 1949 P. 2

ANTON STROUF

ANTON STROUF DIES AT HOSPITAL, TO BE BURIED MONDAY
Anton Strouf, 48, town of Mishicot resident passed away yesterday 
at the hospital here. Burial will take place Monday morning at 9:30 
from the home and at ten o'clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church.
The deceased was born in Gibson in 1884, and for 25 years operated a 
farm in the town of Mishicot. In 1906 he was married to Anna Graycarek 
who survives him with two daughters, Mrs. Norman Loeh and Mrs. Edwin 
Kind, both of Gibson.
Mr. Strouf also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Kate Novak, Reedsville; Mrs. 
Mary Youra of Two Rivers; Mrs. Emma Benishek, Branch; Mrs. Rose 
Pfingsten, Mishicot and Mrs. Carrie Dewane, Cooperstown, and six 
brothers, John, Montana; Wenzel, Frank and Adolph, of Gibson; Fred 
of Crandon and Joseph Strouf of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 23, 1932 P.2

EDWIN STROUF

Edwin Strouf, 83, of Route 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, October 15, at home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Strouf was born April 27, 1896, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Wencel and Anna Pech Strouf. He attended Melnik School, Town of Gibson, and married the former Vera Dushek Nov. 24, 1925, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple then operated the Strouf homestead farm where he resided all his life. He was a lifelong member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and a member of Western Fraternal Life Association No. 20 of Melnik. Mr. and Mrs. Strouf observed their 55th wedding anniversary in 1980.
Survivors include his wife, Vera, a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Irene Messman of Two Rivers and Zdenek and Olive Dushek of Manitowoc and many nieces and nephews. A son, Robert, preceded him in death in 1966. Two sisters also preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Melnik Presbyterian Church from 12 noon Saturday until the time of service. There will be no visitation at Saur Funeral Home Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1981  P. 3

MARY STROUF

Mrs. Adolph Strouf, 76, of Larrabee, mother of Clerk of Court Harvey 
Strouf of Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Melnik 
Presbyterian Church. Student pastor Roland Miller will officiate and 
burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Strouf was born Mary Kapitan in Branch in 1876 and in 1902 was 
married to Adolph Strouf. They located on a farm in Gibson, retiring 
in 1943 to locate at Larrabee. Mrs. Strouf is a former assemblyman of 
the Second district of Manitowoc County and also served several terms 
on the County Board as chairman of the town of Gibson.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. William Cowan of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Fred Kutil of Manitowoc; three sons, Lewis of Milwaukee and Ray 
and Harvey of Manitowoc; brother, Dr. E. M. Kapitan of Manitowoc; and 
four grandchildren. 
Mrs. Strouf was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Melnik congregation. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
Tuesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 26, 1953  P. 6


ROBERT J. STROUF

Robert J. Strouf, 37, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church. The Rev. R.E. Butler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Strouf was born October 10, 1928 in the Town of Gibson son of Edwin and Vera Dushek Strouf. 
He attended Melnik Elementary School. Mr. Strouf farmed with his parents in the Town of Gibson. 
He was a member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik.
Survivors include his parents of Rt. 2, Two Rivers. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 
until 10:30 am Tuesday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., July 18, 1966 - page T5
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Funeral services for Robert J. Stsrouf, 37, Route 2, Two Rivers, were held Tuesday 
afternoon at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. R.E. Butler officiated and 
burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Strouf died on Sunday. Pallbearers included Leslie and Alan Chaloupka, Allen 
Peterman, David Messman, Donald Rehbein and Harry Price.
Denmark Press - Thursday, July 28, 1966 - page 8

VERA STROUF

Mrs. Edwin (Vera) Strouf, 81, a former Melnik area resident, died Friday, March 20, 1987, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Margaret T. Wright will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Strouf, the former Vera Dushek, was born November 26, 1905 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Milo and Caroline Schenian Dushek. She attended Melnik Grade School and was a graduate of the former Manitowoc Business College. Mrs. Strouf was formerly employed at Olp's Hardware Store in Manitowoc. She was married to Edwin Strouf, November 24, 1925 at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple then farmed in the Town of Gibson. Her husband preceded her in death October 16, 1981. Mrs. Strouf resided with her sister, Mrs. Irene Messman for 4 years until her illness. Mrs. Strouf was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and Martha Society of the church. She was in the church choir for many years.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Irene Messman of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Zdenek and Olive Dushek of Manitowoc; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, a son, Robert in 1966, a brother, Camille and a sister, Yarmilla.
Friends may call at Melnik Presbyterian Church, 10 am Monday until the time of services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., March 21, 1987 - page 12

FRED SUCHAN

Fred Suchan, 61, who had been making his home with his sister, Mrs.
John Hronek, of 932 North 10th street died last night at the municipal
hospital in Two Rivers following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and
Schlei funeral home the Rev. Richard Schmitz, acting pastor of the
Melnik Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Melnik
cemetery.
Mr. Suchan was born in 1888 in the town of Gibson and he was a mason
Contractor.  He never married.  Survivors are four half brothers, Jim
and Ben Novy of Manitowoc, Henry of Four Corners, and Joseph of
Melnik; one sister, Mrs. Hronek and on half sister, Mrs. John Carbon
of Cooperstown.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until time
of services on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, October 18, 1949  pg. 2


AMELIA SUCHOMEL

Miss Amelia Suchomel, 70, of Melnik, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Miss Suchomel was born Feb. 19, 1903, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of 
the late John and Emma Kresl Suchomel. She was a graduate of the Manitowoc 
County Teachers College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She taught 
school in several Manitowoc County rural schools including Rockwood Elementary 
School for many years. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by the 
city school system, teaching at the Manitowoc Rapids School.
Miss Suchomel was a member of Melnik Presybterian Church, and a former elder 
and Sunday School teacher of the church. She was also a member of the W.F.L.A. 
Lodge No. 20 of Melnik and the Manitowoc County Area Retired Teachers Association.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Herald-Times Reporter Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., December 31, 1973


ANNA SUCHOMEL

MRS. SUCHOML DIES AT AGE 81 
Funeral Services Are To Be Held on Wednesday 
Mrs. John Suchomel, Sr., aged 81, passed away this morning at the 
homestead, now operated by her son John, located near Brockville. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the 
home, with burial at Melnik.
The maiden name of the deceased was Anna Spevacek and she was born 
in Prague in 1851 and came to Wisconsin with her parents when a 
young girl. She was married here to John Suchomel and they made their 
home on a farm in the town of Kossuth. Mr. Suchomel passed away four 
years ago.
Three daughters, Mrs. Anton Wacek, city, Mrs. C. S. Baker, Syracuse, 
N.Y., and Mrs. J. T. Skubal, city; two sons, Joseph and John on the 
homestead; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stastny, city, survive. There 
are also eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. 
The remains will be removed to the home from the Husar and Wachal 
funeral parlors tomorrow. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 9, 1932  P. 2


EDWARD R. SUCHOMEL (d. 1980)

Edward R. Suchomel, 68, formerly of Route 1, Whitelaw, who now resided with 
his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Erdmann of 1335 S. 22nd 
St., Manitowoc, died late Friday evening, May 2, following a short illness, at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The 
Rev. Rollin Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Suchomel was born Nov. 6, 1911 in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
John and Emma Kresl Suchomel. He married the former Evelyn Skwor, Nov. 30, 
1946, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Mr. Suchomel was employed at Mirro 
Corp., for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Melnik Presbyterian 
Church and a former elder of the church, a former 4H leader, 50 year member 
of WFLA Lodge No. 20 of Melnik. His wife preceded him in death, Aug. 7, 1968.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and James L. Erdmann of 
Manitowoc; a son, Edward J. of Route 1, Whitelaw; a brother, John of Crandon; 
three sister, Miss Olive Suchomel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Phillip (Anne) Guzzetta 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. James (Edith) Sullivan of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren 
(private). His parents, three brothers, William, Joseph and Frank and a sister, 
Amelia preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 o'clock this Sunday 
afternoon and Monday at the church from noon til the time of services. Memorials 
may be made to Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1980 P.3

EDWARD J. SUCHOMEL (d. 2001)

Edward J. “Chipper” Suchomel, age 50, of 1221 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Edward was born Oct. 27, 1950 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward R. and Evelyn Skwor Suchomel. He graduated from Mishicot High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc Center campus graduating from Lakeshore Technical College in 1972 with a degree in marketing. Ed worked for the Mirro Corporation from 1972 until the time of his death. He was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church, WFLA Lodge #20 of Melnik, the Eagle Aerie #706 of Manitowoc, and the United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO Local #06499.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law: Sue and Jim Erdmann of Manitowoc; one nephew: Chad and Shannon Erdmann of Peoria, Ill.; and their daughter Graylen Erdmann; one niece: Tammy Erdmann and Adam Quinn of Manitowoc; his special little pals: Scooby, Zoe, Cody and Dorsey; five aunts, one uncle, many cousins and friends survive.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services a 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 2001  P. A2


EMMA SUCHOMEL

Mrs. Emma Suchomel, 88, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw (Melnik), died Tuesday morning enroute to a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Suchomel, nee Emma Kresl was born July 29, 1882 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Peter and Eva Gruber Kresl. She was married to John Suchomel May 29, 1900. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death September 11, 1942.She was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Martha Society of the church. Mrs. Suchomel was also a 50 year member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph and Edward of Melnik and John of Crandon; four daughters, Miss Amelia of Melnik, Miss Olive of Manitowoc, Mrs. Phillip (Anna) Guzzerta of Milwaukee and Mrs. James (Edith) Sullivan of Houston, Tex.; 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two sons, Frank and William, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville after 3 p.m. Thursday until 10:20 a.m. Friday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, May 12, 1971 - page 32

EVELYN SUCHOMEL

Mrs. Edward R. Suchomel, 45, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Wednesday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Suchomel, the former Evelyn Skwor, was born Feb. 8, 1923, in 
the town of Cooperstown, son of the late Wencil and Emma Trochil 
Skwor. She was married to Mr. Suchomel Nov. 30, 1946, at Melnik. 
Mrs. Suchomel worked at Mirro Aluminum Co., and was a member of 
United Steelworkers Local No. 6499; the Martha Society of the 
Melnik church and its current treasurer; past president of the 
Sunday school; was a general leader of the Brockville 4-H Leaders 
for nine years, member of the Brockville Homemakers, Western 
Bohemian Fraternal Assn., Melnik Lodge No. 20, its recording 
secretary, and district secretary the past three years of the 
district WBFA. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A brother and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 
3 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and after noon until time 
of services at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 7, 1968  P. 20 


JOHN SUCHOMEL   (d. 1928)

John Suchomel, Sr., Aged Kossuth Resident Dies Sunday at Home
John Suchomel, Sr., a pioneer of Manitowoc county and for seventy-
three years a resident of the town of Kossuth passed away at his 
home at Brockville yesterday afternoon, death being due to the 
infirmities of old age. Besides his wife Anna, he is survived by 
two sons, Joseph and John of Rockwell and three daughters, Mrs. 
Anton Wacek and Mrs. John Skubal of this city and Mrs. Charles 
Baker of Syracuse, New York. Mr. Suchomel was a member of the 
C.S.P.S. and Z.C.B.J. Bohemian socieites. The funeral will be 
held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment at the 
Melnik cemetery, the Rev. Barta officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 09, 1928 Page 9
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Brockville news:
John Suchomel, Sr., age 88 years, passed away at his home here 
Sunday afternoon after failing for several weeks due to the 
infirmities of old age. The deceased who came here from Czecho-
Slovakia in his boyhood, took up farming. He is survived by his 
widow, two sons and three daughters with a large number of 
relatives. Funeral services are to be conducted from the home 
and later from the Melnik Presbyterian church with interment 
at the adjoining cemetery. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the 
bereaved.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 11, 1928 Page 10


JOHN SUCHOMEL   (d. 1942)

Ill for a year, John Suchomel, 66, town of Kossuth farmer, died Friday 
night at his home near Melnik.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence 
and at 2:30 o’clock from the Melnik Presbyteran church. Burial will be in 
the adjoining cemetery. The body will be removed to the home at 6:30 
o’clock tonight from the Husar funeral parlors at Kellnersville.
Mr. Suchomel was born Jan. 3, 1876, on the same farm which he operated for 
many years. He married Miss Emma Kresl in 1900. She survives, with four 
sons, John of Wayside, Frank of Navy Pier, Chicago, Joseph and Edward at 
home; four daughters, Mrs. P.C. Guzzetta of Indianaoplis, Edith of Wauwatosa, 
Olive of Manitowoc and Amelia at home; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Wacek and 
Mrs. John Skubal of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles Baker of Syracuse, N.Y., and 
four grandchildren.
Mr. Suchomel was a member of the C.Z.B.J. lodge at Melnik.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 12, 1942   P. 4 

OLIVE SUCHOMEL

Olive Suchomel, 82, of 706 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, January 22, 1988 at Holy Family medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. the Rev. William R. Plank will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Olive was born May 4, 1905, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late John and Emma Kresl Suchomel. She was employed by A.J. Vits family for 50 years. She was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and W.F.L.A. Lodge No. 20 of Melnik.
Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law, John and Beverly Suchomel of Green Bay, Mrs. Gladys Suchomel of Route 1, Whitelaw; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Anne and Dr. Phillip Guzzetta of Boca Raton, Florida and Mrs. Edith Sullivan of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Joseph, Edward, Frank and William and a sister, Amelia.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 pm to 8 pm this Saturday and then at the church from 1 pm Sunday until the time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Jan. 23, 1988 - page 11


WILLIE SUCHOMEL

Melnik News:
Willie, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Suchomel, died at the home of his parents last Friday evening. He had been ailing since last November but at one time was getting better and it was thought he would recover. It was therefore a shock to the many friends of the family to hear of Willie’s death as he was a loveable child. The funeral was held last Monday. Interment was at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the family in their sad bereavement.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune- Thursda, March 3, 1910 - page 7


FRANTISEK SVOBODA

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago -  1894    
Anton Swoboda of Gibson was killed on Tuesday of this week by the kick of a horse. He was engaged in cutting feed and one of the horses working the ;power got his leg over a tug. Swoboda went to release him when the horse kicked him in the breast. He lived bu fifteen minutes after being injured. He was 50 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 13, 1919

CHARLES SWETLIK   (d. 1950)

Charles Swetlik Sr., 75, retired farmer, died Sunday night at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Chaloupka, of route 2, Two Rivers, 
following a year’s illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Melnik 
Presbyterian church. Student Pastor Roland Miller will officiate 
and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
He was born in Kossuth in 1875 and in 1903 married Mary Heran. They 
located on a farm in Kossuth. Two months ago, he disposed of the farm 
and with his wife moved to the home of his daughter. Mr. Swetlik was 
a clerk of the Brockville school district for six years.
Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Chaloupka of route 2, 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Duchow of Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Louis Feit of Manitowoc; two sons, Charles of 
route 1, Whitelaw, and Ludwig of route 2, Two Rivers; two brothers, 
Adolph of route 1, Whitelaw and Henry of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Frank Fierst of Francis Creek and Mrs. Rose Meyer of Two Rivers; 
nine grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Saur funeral home, Kellnersville. The casket 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1950  P. 18 


CHARLES F. SWETLIK   (d. 1959)

Charles F. Swetlik, 54, of the Town of Kossuth, died early Thursday
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering
illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian
Church, Melnik, with Dr. Henry C. Stammer officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Swetlik was born Aug. 12, 1904, in the Town of Kossuth, son of
the late Charles and Mary Heran Swetlik. He married the former
Frances Kostak Jan. 11, 1953. Mr. Swetlik was engaged in farming
and for many years operated a milk route. He also managed Goedjens
Grove vinery for Lakeside Packing Co. He was a member of Brockville
School Board. Kossuth Joint District One; trustee of Melnik Presby-
terian Church and a member of the church Brotherhood. He also was
active in the American Sokols Club of Melnik.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, Ludwig of Rt. 2, Two Rivers;
four sisters, Mrs. Edwin Choloupka(sic) of Larrabee. Mrs. Joseph
Duchon of the Town of Kossuth, Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of Sheboygan
and Mrs. Louis Feit of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3:30
p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved
to the church to lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 26, 1959  p.19


MARY SWETLIK

Mrs. Charles Swetlik, 69, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Edwin Chaloupka, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, with whom she made her 
home. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Melnik Presbyterian 
Church. Student Pastor Ronald Miller will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
She was born Mary Heran in Kossuth in 1883 and in 1903 was married to Mr. 
Swetlik and they located on a farm in Kossuth. They retired two years ago 
to reside with her daughter. Mr. Swetlik died in December, 1950. Mrs. 
Swetlik was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Melnik congregation. 
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Chaloupka of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Louis Feit  of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph Duchon of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. 
Joseph Swoboda of Rt. 1, Sheboygan; two sons, Charles of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, 
and Ludwig of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; brother, Joseph of Kaukauna; ten grand-
children and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. 
Saturday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 24, 1952  P. 12

REV. JOSEPH TEPLY

DEATH SUMMONS REV. TEPLEY(sic) AS HE PLANS FOR A TRIP TO BOHEMIA 
TO VISIT PARENTS
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Melnik Dies At Green Bay Hospital-
Was To Have Been Speaker At Fourth of July Program At Prague
Summoned by death as he was in the midst of plans to return to his old home in Bohemia and visit his parents, whom he had not seen in 21 years, when he left the old home when a boy of fourteen, was the sad fate of Rev. Joseph Tepley, aged 35 years, pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian church. Surrounded by members of his family he died Wednesday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital after an illness that had confined him there since the first of the year. 
With a party of friends going back to Bohemia Rev. Tepley had been selected to make the Fourth of July address there. He was also to speak at numerous other places and until his illness had been planning on this trip with a great deal of pleasure. 
The deceased had undergone an operation and had continued treatment in the hope that the illness was a temporary condition but in spite of everything that could be done his condition grew steadily worse. 
He is survived by his wife, three children, Helen Marie, Lester and Wesley, his aged parents in Bohemia and a brother in Dubuque, Iowa. Rev. Tepley has been pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian church eight years, coming to his charge direct from his seminary training at Dubuque university, and theological seminary, and remaining with this church until his death. 
He received a number of opportunities to move to other fields but regarded the work at Melnik of such great possibility and such a fine future that he declined to move. The church has made rapid strides from the day when he first took charge, and after years of successful service, the church this year, under his leadership, reached its fullest development and assumed its own entire support, it having been founded thirty-five years ago as a mission enterprise.  
Planned to Sail in June. 
Particular sadness attaches to his passing at this time because of his having made arrangements to leave in June for a trip to the scenes of his childhood in order to visit his parents who still live in Bohemia. He had chartered passage with a group of Presbyterian ministers and laymen from the Bohemian synod of the west, and was to sail in June. His aged father (comparing himself to the old father, Jacob in the old testament, who earnestly desired to see his son, Joseph) and mother were anxiously looking forward to his visit this summer, and often spoke of themselves as waiting for the return of their little son, Joseph, for he was only fourteen years of age when he came to this country to make his way in the world. 
He was highly regarded by his fellow associates in the ministry for his liberality of spirit, his work as a faithful pastor of a flock, and his delightful friendship by the leaders of the expedition to Bohemia he had been asked to take a special part in the enterprise and it had been arranged that when the entire party arrived at Prague, Rev. Tepley was to have delivered the Fourth of July address. He had also been scheduled to speak in a number of other places including the churches in his own city. His preparation for the ministry in this country included training at the college of Dubuque university and seminary training in the same school. He had spent ten years in this country preparing himself for his life work, and all his efforts were characterized by faithfulness and loyalty to the highest ideals of the ministerial profession. 
During his time of illness and suffering, he bore pain and weakness without murmuring, and his example of Christian fortitude in the presence of adverse circumstances will be remembered by all his friends. 
Burial on Saturday. 
The burial service will be conducted Saturday at 2 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church of which he was pastor, and will be participated in by the ministers of the Manitowoc association, and the ministers of the Bohemian synod of the west, who will come here from Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska for the services. The Bohemian ministers will act as pall bearers. A quartet of the Manitowoc ministers will sing, and Dr. Brem, Dr. Barta, Dr. Laube, and others of his ministerial associates and professors from Dubuque university will participate in the service. He will be laid away to rest in the beautiful cemetery immediately adjoining the church where he will repose among many of his friends and neighbors who likewise have labored faithfully in the Melnik congregation and have preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 17, 1928 Page 2
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Notes from Melnik
News that brought sadness to many homes reached here from Green Bay in the report of the death of Rev. Joseph Tepley, who had won a large circle of friends by serving local and nearby residents as pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian Church. He also made friends with everybody and he will be long remembered for the faithful service and the good he has done for this vicinity. He was 35 years of age and was pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian Church for eight years.
He is survived by his wife, three children, Helen Marie, Lester and Wesley, his aged parents in Bohemia and a brother in Dubuque, Iowa.  A large number attended the funeral services conducted by ministers from Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas and the Rev. M.S. Weber of Manitowoc, which were held from the Melnik Presbyterian Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The correspondent joins with the many friends in expressing sympathy to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 24, 1928 


WESLEY F. TEPLY

Wesley F. Teply, 81, of 715 North 5th St. Manitowoc, died Friday, March 21, 2003 at his residence. Wesley was born November 13, 1921 in Melnik, WI, son of the late Pastor Joseph and Helen Gruber Teply. He attended Melnik rural school and later Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, where he graduated with the class of 1940 after years of hospitalization and surgeries at the UW Orthopedic Hospital for children in Madison. It was due to a gift from a neighbor in Melnik at that time of his childhood that he received a piano which was put in his bedroom and thereby he learned to play. He would courageously conquer his physical handicaps and inspire everyone who knew him for the rest of his life, Wesley then went on to study at the Lawrence Conservatory of Music where he received high honors for musical scholarship and became President of both Phi mu alpha and Phi Kappa Lambda (national music fraternities) as well as President of his social fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau. Wesley received his BA from Lawrence Conservatory of Music in 1944 and went on to receive his Masters in Music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. in 1946. During the summers, he studied at Colorado College, Aspen Music School and the Pedagody-Eastman School of Music under the nationally famous piano master Jose Echaniz. Wesley would go on to teach piano in Manitowoc for forty years as well as go on to other masterful accomplishments. The majority of his students went on to win many prestigious state and national piano competitions and many awards. During these decades, he served as an active adjudicator for the National Guild of Piano Teachers Association; President of Wisconsin Music Teachers Association; President of Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra and Manitowoc Community Concerts, as well as the recipient of the UW-Manitowoc County Fine Arts Award in Music. Throughout the mid-west, there were numerous concerts, benefits, and fund raisers he played at and with symphonies/ bands/etc. The nationally acclaimed Grafman-Teply Duo Piano team enjoyed decades as well as playing enjoyable national and international concerts to standing ovations and encores ranging from the Best of Broadway to the finest of classical music. Their most memorable concert together was at the American Embassy in Mexico as a huge fund raiser to orphanages. Wesley also taught applied piano at the UW Center-Manitowoc County and was a lecturer as well as the pianist for the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble there. He was their guest soloist nine times in concerts. Their most memorable experience was to tour in Europe with the music of Gershwin where Wesley was the pianist. But through all these years of professional concerts with symphonies, bands and accomplishments on the professional level, he always generously contributed his time to scholarship programs, art centers, weddings, funerals, as an accompanist, organist and pianist for two churches to play in Sunday services, holiday concerts and solo music and so much more. He will be so warmly remembered and missed by not only his family buy all the friends and people he touched and shared life with and his entire vastly extended musical family and admires. Just as his life was such a harmonious blend of so many musical contributions to a great variety of musical requests and callings, it is no wonder the press quoted his artistry and craftsmanship as follows: he extended the piano s vocabulary; exhibited heightened sense of balance between emotional and intellectual playing. Survivors include his sister, Helen Marie Kaap; two step-sisters, Julie and Patricia Gruber; three nephews, Keith Kaap, Mark and Lee Teply; three nieces, Kathleen Kaap, Karolyn Zimmerman, Susan Teply Figman; four great nephews, Dustin Kaap, Zachary Zimmerman, Corey and Zachary Teply; one great niece, Helena Figman. Besides his parents, Wesley was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Teply. Relatives and friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc on Saturday, March 29, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 29, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate. Burial of his cremated remains will follow at Melnik Cemetery, town of Gibson. E-mail letters of condolence may be sent to the Teply family at jrp@lakefield.net. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Teply family with funeral arrangements. A special thank you to Manitowoc Home Care Health Services Hospice, and to Sheila, Becky, Dana and all the loving people who cared for Wes.
Herald Times Reporter  March 2003


ROSELLA THIEL

Mrs. Robert (Rosella) Thiel, 57, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 30, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gregory Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Thiel, nee Rosella Bohacek, was born Aug. 31, 1922, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of Joseph Bohacek and the late Theresa Krish Bohacek. She was married to Robert Thiel May 11, 1957. Mrs. Thiel had been employed with Paragon Electric Company, Two Rivers, and was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and Martha Society of the church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Thiel Jr. and Bill and Nancy Thiel of Neenah; three daughters, Kay Lynn and Brian Benzinger of Maryland and Marlene and Marilyn at home; her father, Joseph Bohacek of Route 1, Whitelaw, and three grandchildren. Her mother preceded her in death in May, 1969.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. Thursday and at the church after 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service.
Herald Time Reporter, October 31, 1979  P. 3

BLANCHE ULLRICH

MOTHER OF 4 DIES AFTER A YEAR'S ILLNESS
After a year's illness, Mrs. Louis Ullrich, aged 44, passed away early this 
morning at the family home 719 North Eighth street. Funeral services will be 
held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and later from the Presybyterian church at Melnik, with burial 
in the cemetery there.
The maiden name of the deceased was Blanche Emma Just and she was born at 
Cooperstown in 1887. She was married in 1909 to Louis A. Ullrich at 
Cooperstown and they removed to Manitowoc where they since resided.
The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter Irene, three sons, 
Le Roy, Milton and Lester, her mother, Mrs. Frances Just, and three brothers, 
????? of Cooperstown, Dr. W.W. Just, city and Dr. A.J. Just, Pulaski,
The deceased was a member of the Band Mothers organization and of the Bohemian 
Ladies society. The remains may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral home after six o'clock Saturday evening.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 29, 1932 P. 5
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Louis Ullrich of this city and Miss Blanche Just, a popular Cooperstown girl were 
married at Cooperstown Tuesday, the wedding celebration at the home of the bride's 
parents being attended by a large party, including many from this city. Mr. Ullrich is 
an employe of the Madsen Seed Co., and the couple will make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., July 6, 1910   


LOUIS ULLRICH

Louis A. Ullrich, 85, of 917A N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
of a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. 
Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. 
Mr. Ullrich was born May 22, 1879, at Potter, and in 1910, he married 
Blanche Just at Manitowoc. Mr. Ullrich was a salesman 25 years for Madson 
Seed Co. and for the Manitowoc Seed Co. for several years. Before his 
retirement, he was custodian for the A.J. Vits family. His wife preceded 
him in death in 1932. 
Survivors are three sons, Lee Roy, of Danville, Ky., and Milton and Lester, 
of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Irene) Spafford, of Frankfort, 
Mich., a brother, Ferdinand, of Hilbert and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 1, 1965  P. 11


ANTON VALENTA

Anton Valenta, 61 Kewaunee county farmer, residing on Rt. 1 Denmark, died Tuesday 
morning  at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for 
five years,
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.. Friday at the Dewane Funeral Home, 
Denmark, and at 2 p.m. at the Melnik Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.
He was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county, in 1892 and in 1913 he married Miss Carrie 
Chase. They located on a farm in the town.
Surviving are his wife, daughter, son, two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  October 5, 1954

CAROLINE VALENTA

Mrs. Carrie Valenta, 87, of Route 2, Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, January 27, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Melnik United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. James L. Thomson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Valenta, nee Carrie Chase, was born December 17, 1896, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Emory and Cordelia Nichols Chase. She married Anton Valenta December 17, 1917. The couple farmed in the Kewaunee County. Mrs. Valenta was a member of Melnik United Presbyterian Church. Her husband preceded her in death October 1955.
Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, Gladys and Herb Seibel of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Haroldine Valenta of Green Bay; a special friend, Alhart Nemecek; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Melvin in 1976; two brothers and five sisters. 
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening, and Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1984  P. 3


KAREN L. VERHAGEN

Two Green Bay teenagers died of injuries they received when they were struck by a car while walking on an Ashwaubenon street. They were identified as Jeffrey Terrien, 15 and Karen Verhagen, 16, both of Green Bay.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune - Mon., June 6, 1977 - page 29
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Karen Verhagen, 16, 1511 Glen Road, Green Bay, died Saturday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a sophomore at Ashwaubenon High School. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Virginia Verhagen; brothers, Rick, Darrell, Kim and Mark, at home; sisters, Gail at home and Mrs. Robert (Vicky) Delaurelle, Green Bay; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Norma Kind, Green Bay.
The Rev. William O'Siek officiated at services at Grace Presbyterian Church, Green Bay on Monday. Burial was in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thurs., June 9, 1977 - page 7


MILDRED A. WATERS

Mrs. Mildred (Toot) Walters, 67, of Kellnersville, died Tuesday morning, June 16, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Reinke will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery.
Mrs. Walters, nee Mildred Scherer, was born September 15, 1919 at Port Clinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Ellen Hillman Scherer. She was married to Ralph Walters, July 16, 1960 at Monroe, Michigan. He preceded her in death August 11, 1980.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Stevens and special friend, Joseph Lorrigan of Route 1, Whitelaw; a stepdaughter, Peggy Maness of Kellnersville; a sister, Betty Blodgett of Bonita Springs, Florida; 11 grandchildren, Donald, Michael, Roger, Wendy and Joseph Stevens, Scott, Ralph, Jerry and Frank Distel, Cheryl Holmar and Rod Maness and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Joseph Distel, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday and from 11 am Friday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., June 17, 1987 - page 19

RALPH A. WATERS

Ralph Walters(sic), 58, of Kellnersville, died Monday evening, Aug. 11, at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. 
James L. Thomson, pastor of Melnik Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be 
in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by Kubale-O'Connel 
V.F.W. Post of Cato.
Mr. Walters was born June 14, 1922, at Inler, Pa., son of the late Alex and Ruth Wyant 
Walters. He married Mildred Scherer July 16, 1960, at Monro, Mich. He was a steeple 
jack and a welder by trade. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the European 
Theater. He was a member of Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Post 6179 of Cato and resided 
at Kellnersville for the past year.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a stepdaughter, Patricia Stevens of Route 1, Whitelaw; 
three brothers, a sister, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, 
Joseph Distel, and two brothers.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
and Thursday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1980 P.3


BAJEMIL WEBER

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weber died at the 
family home on Friday evening and interment was held at 
the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery Sunday morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 30, 1916 P.4

MARJORIE WENNER

Mrs. Ward (Marjorie) Wenner, age 75, life-long resident of Maribel, died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at her residence.
Marjorie was born on May 15, 1933, in Maribel, daughter of the late Victor and Eleanor (Kettner) Zeman. She married Ward Wenner on Sept. 1, 1951, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. Marjorie worked for many years at Vic Zeman Redi Mix. She was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. Marjorie enjoyed her cats and feeding the birds.
Survivors include her husband: Ward Wenner, of 57 years; Maribel; one son and daughter-in-law: Craig and Kristy Wenner, Manitowoc; one granddaughter: Heidi Wenner, Madison; one grandson: Jordan Wenner, Manitowoc; two sisters: Elaine Overturf, Arizona and Janet Zeman Hansen, Bellevue; one brother-in-law: David Brennan, Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters-in-law: Mary Anne Ledvina and Marilyn Wenner; and one brother-in-law: William Overturf.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Melnik Presbyterian Church, 12320 Melnik Road, Whitelaw. The Rev. Steve Fewell and Deacon Robert Nooker will officiate, with burial in the parish cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville from 4 until 8 p.m., and again at church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A special thank you to Donna Watruba for all her kindness and friendship shown to Marjorie and her family.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 8, 2008


WARD J. WENNER

Ward J. Wenner, age 83, formerly of Maribel, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Bornemann’s Nursing Home, Green Bay.
Ward was born December 14, 1929 in Green Bay, son of 
the late John and Eleanor (Hansen) Wenner. Ward served in the United State Army.  On September 1, 1951, he married the former Marjorie Zeman at Melnik Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death November 5, 2008.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Craig (Kristy) Wenner, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Heidi (Graeme Mason) Wenner, Jordan Wenner; one brother, David Brennan, Kenosha; two sisters-in-law, Janet Hansen, Green Bay; Elaine Overtuf, Arizona; special friends, Donna (Larry) Wotruba, Maribel. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marjorie; two sisters, Mary Ann (Donnie) Ledvina; Marilyn Wenner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Victor (Elanor)Zeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St., Kellnersville. Rev. William O’Brien will officiate. Burial will follow at Melnik Cemetery. Military graveside service will be accorded by Kubale-O’Connell Post #6179, Kellnersville. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is assisting the Wenner family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - April 22, 2013


IRENE ANN HOUDA WHIDDEN

Ann Irene Whidden, 70, of Iowa City, died Sunday, June 2, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at Iowa City. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Rev. Margaret Wright will officiate.
Mrs. Whidden was born April 30, 1915, at Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Duscek Houda. She married Leroy Whidden on December 24, 1940. Mrs. Whidden was on the Faculty of the University of Iowa College of Nursing from 1954-1960, when she retired as an Associate Professor. She was active in numerous nursing associations and civic orgnaizatins.
Survivors include a son, Harry, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 1985  P. 3


ANNA WILDA

Mrs. Anna Wilda, 85, of 1022 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Greg Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wilda, nee Anna Rezek, was born September 26, 1892 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Fogltanz Rezek. She was educated at Brockville School, Melnik. Her husband, William Wilda, whom she was married to January 24, 1912, preceded her in death December 27, 1939. Mrs. Wilda retired from her employment with Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc in 1966 and was a member of Melnik Presbyterian church.
Survivors include two sons, Elmer of Kenosha and Harvey of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Soukopand and Mrs. Joe (Helen) Novy of Melnik; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Schneider and Purath Funeral Home, Manitowoc at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and in the church from noon Monday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, March 17, 1978 - page 3
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(b. 26 Sept. 1892/d. Mar. 1978/SSDI)

EMIL WILDA

Emil Wilda, 81, of Melnik, died Monday afternoon at home of a heart 
attack. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Melnik Presbyterian 
Church, the Rev. Milos Strupl, Ph.D., officiating and burial will be 
in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Wilda was born Feb. 21, 1883, at Kellnersville, son of the late 
Joseph and Mary Kliment Wilda. He attended the former Elm View School 
in the Town of Kossuth. He married Rose Soukup May 26, 1903 at Francis 
Creek where the couple operated a butcher business six years before 
moving to Melnik to operate a general store, tavern and dance hall 
and where Mr. Wilda also sold farm machinery. Later they purchased 
and ran a farm for 29 years and during World War II Mr. Wilda was 
employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, nine years retiring when 
he was 69. He was a former trustee and elder of Melnik Presbyterian 
Church and caretaker of the church cemetery, former member of Melnik 
school Board for 12 years and road supervisor in the Town of Gibson 
for several years. 
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. John (Olive) Shestak, of 
Melnik; a son, Clarence, of Los Angeles; a brother, James, of Racine 
and a granddaughter, Mrs. Joel (Joan) Grenier, of Manitowoc. Four 
brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until 9:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church. A prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 22, 1964  P. 9 


JOSEF WILDA

PIONEER AND WAR VETERAN DEAD, AGED 78
Joseph Wilda, Sr., Dies at Home at Melnik
Joseph Wilda, a pioneer resident of the county and civil war veteran, 
died at his home at Melnik and was buried at Kellnersville today, 
relatives from this city attending the services. Mr. Wilda came to 
Manitowoc county in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his 
home here. He was born in 1837. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted 
and served throughout the war, returning to the county in 1868. 
A widow and eight children, six sons and two daughters, survive. 
Decedent was the father of Joseph Wilda of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 8
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John Wilda of Racine is here, called by the death of his father, Joseph 
Wilda, Sr., a pioneer resident of Melnik, whose death occurred there and 
burial at Kellnersville today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 3
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POLIFKA’S CORNERS
M. Popelars and Mr. and Mrs. W. Oswald attended the funeral of the 
late Joseph Wilda, who was buried at Melnik Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 06, 1915, Page 4
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Joseph Wilda, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county 
and civil war veteran died at his home near Kellnersville Sunday 
Jan. 31 at the age of 78 years. Mr. Wilda has been in poor health 
for some time and died from diseases incidental to old age. 
The deceased was born in Bohemia in the year 1837 and came to this 
country in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his home 
here. When the civil war was in progress he enlisted and served 
until the end of the war when he again returned to this county and 
a few years later took possession of a farm near Kellnersville which 
had been the Wilda homestead for nearly 50 years. The funeral was 
held Wednesday, Feb. 3rd from the late home and the body was interred 
at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery, Rev. Vanek of Chicago officiated. 
At the funeral service six sons of the deceased acted as pall bearers. 
A wife, six sons and two daughters are left to mourn Mr. Wilda’s death. 
A large circle of relatives and friends here extend heartfelt sympathy 
to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 11, 1915, Page 4

MARIE WILDA

CO. PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT AGE OF 90
Ill for the past year, Mrs. Mary Wilda, Sr., 90, passed away at the home of her son, Anton Wilda, at Kellnersville last night. Death was due to general debility.
The deceased was born in Bohemia April 3, 1840 and came to this country when a small child, making her home at Kellnersville. Mrs. Wilda nee Mary Kliment was married to Joseph Wilda in 1858, her husband preceding her in death fifteen years ago. Six sons, Stephen and Joseph M., of this city, Emil of Melnik, Anton of Kellnersville, James of Racine and John also of Racine and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Popelars of Kossuth survive. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:00 from the home of her son at Melnik to the Melnik Presbyterian church with Rev. Junek officiating. Burial will take place at the Melnik cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 6, 1930  P. 2
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Melnik
Quite a few from here attended the funeral of the late “Grandma” Wilda, which was held from the home near Kellnersville, with interment at Melnik Presbyterian cemetery last Sunday. Many from the surrounding country also attended but had a hard time returning home due to badly drifted roads and strong winds. The county plow kept the roads open for the funeral procession which helped greatly as many would not have been able to return home that day. The correspondent joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the surviving members of the family.
Manitowoc Herald News - Feb. 17, 1930 - page 5 

ROSE WILDA

Mrs. Emil Wilda, 86, a former Melnik resident, died Monday evening at Maple 
Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Wilda, nee Rose Soukup, was born Feb. 11, 1885, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Just Soukup. She was married to 
Emil Wilda May 26, 1903. The couple operated a general store, tavern and 
dancehall at Melnik for many years. They later farmed in the Melnik area. 
Mrs. Wilda was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Martha Society 
of the church. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1964.
Survivors include a son, Clarence F. of Los Angeles, a granddaughter (Survivor 
omitted for privacy.) and two great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1971


WILLIAM WILDA

William Wilda, 48, lifelong resident of the county, died Tuesday 
afternoon at the home, 31st and Custer streets. He had been seriously 
ill only two days. He was employed until last Friday at the Burger Boat 
company yards and suffered a stroke at his home yesterday morning.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Knutson funeral 
home, Denmark, and at two o'clock from the Melnik Presbyterian church. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Wilda was born in this city in 1890 and in 1912 married Miss Anna 
Rezek. He operated a tavern for eight years in Gibson. Later his sons 
took over this place and he returned here to be employed. He is survived 
by his widow; two sons, Elmer and Harvey, Gibson; father, Stephen, city; 
two brothers, Edward and Alvin, city; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Wacholtz, 
Francis Creek, Mrs. Edward Slovansky, Mrs. Ralph Snyder, Mrs. James Roubal 
and Miss Ella Wilda, all of this city; and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 28, 1938 P.2
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MELNIK
Miss Anna Rezek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rezek, of this place and 
William Wilda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilda of Francis Creek, were married 
Wednesday. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents.  
Justice Miloslav Dushek tied the nuptial knot. The couple was attended by 
Ed. Wilda, brother of the groom and Helen Rezek, sister of the bride, only 
immediate relatives being present.  Following the ceremony a reception was held. 
The bride is a estimable young lady and has a large circle of friends. The groom is 
a well to do young man of Francis Creek, being a carpenter, but at present is 
employed at Manitowoc, with the Seating Co.  They will take up their residence 
at Manitowoc. The Correspondent joins their many friends in congratulations and 
best wishes as they go hand in hand down the pathway of life.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 2, 1912


CAROL PFEFFERKORN WILKES

Carol Pfefferkorn Wilkes. Born 3/4/32 - died 7/25/12 at  
Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Ca after prolonged  
complications of pneumonia.
Daughter of Filia Bruegge Pfefferkorn and Richard Pfefferkorn
She was married to Richard Aston Wilkes on 3/17/56 in Milwaukee and  
resided in Rolling Hills Estates, Ca for 39 years then Carol moved 
to San Diego, Ca for the remaining years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
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Sent in by her daughter. Carol's ashes will be sent to Melnik 
Cemetery within a few weeks of her death.

ELEANOR WILTMAN

Mrs. Robert Wiltman, 43, of Franklin, Kewaunee county died suddenly of a heart stroke Sunday night at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Mrs. Wiltman, nee Eleanor Kunz, was born in Cooperstown in 1901 and was married to Mr. Wiltman in 1924, in Gibson. They resided in Two Rivers until six years ago when they moved to the farm in Franklin.
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Maynard Augustine of Carlton; four brothers, Captain John Kunz in France, Leo, a member of the Seabees in Rhode Island, Clarence of Zander, Adolph of Mishicot, father, Godfrey of Zander, and a grandchild. Her mother died 10 months ago.
Funeral plans will be announced Tuesday. The body is at the Konop funeral home in Tisch Mills.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Wiltman, 43, of Franklin, Kewaunee county, who died at Two Rivers Sunday, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Konop funeral home, Tisch Mills, and at 2 o’clock at the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Konop funeral home.
No newspaper cited.  Handwritten date of Jan. 14, 1945 or 1943


ROBERT WILTMAN

Robert Wiltman, age 97, a former Tisch Mills resident, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, where he has been a resident since 1972.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 1998, at the Lambert Funeral Home, in Mishicot, with the Rev. Cynthia Little officiating. Burial in the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery.
Robert was born April 8, 1901, in Norman, son of the late Cyril and Anna (Fictum) Wiltman. He married the former Eleanor Kunz who preceded him in death January 15, 1945. Mr. Wildman worked for the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for many years and later was a dairy farmer in Norman on the family homestead.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Maynard Augustine, Mishicot; four grandsons, Dennis Augustine, California, Kenneth and Lynn Augustine, Tennessee, Gordon and Rachel Augustine, Kingsbridge, Michael and Debbie Augustine, Oshkosh; six great-grandchildren, Tina and her husband Scooter Russell, Heath, Corey, Chad, Dennis and Jeremy Augustine one great-great-grandson, Tyler Augustine; one sister, Martha Kunesh, Tisch Mills; one brother-in-law, Leo (Alice) Kunz, Madison; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Kunz, Sun Prairie and Marianna Kunz, Rockwood. Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Mr. Wildman was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wencil and Frank Wiltman; one sister, Ella Klein.
Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2, 1998  P. A2

FRANK WITT    (d. 1938)

Frank Witt, Sr., 81, died today at the farm home between Larrabee and 
Melnik after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 
1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o’clock from the Melnik Presbyterian 
church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Witt was born in Bohemia in 1857. The following year his parents came 
to America and located on a farm in the northern part of the county. He 
married Miss Mary Johanek in 1883. 
In addition to farming Mr. Witt followed the blacksmith trade. 
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Gustave Dunse, Chicago, Mrs. Adolph 
Tesarik, Mishicot, Mrs. Arthur Kind, Larrabee, Mrs. Edward Krisch, Gibson, 
Mrs. Edward Hoylowsky, Denmark; four sons, Anton, Four Corners, Emil, 
Melnik, Fred and Frank, on the home farm; two brothers, John, Omaha, Emil, 
Chicago; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Witt home Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1938  P. 2


FRANK WITT    (d. 1964)

Frank Witt, 72, of Rt. 1, Maribel, a retired Town of Gibson blacksmith, died 
Tuesday afternoon at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient since 
Jan. 3.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Witt was born Nov. 4, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Johanek Witt. He was a blacksmith at Larrabee for 32 years, retiring 
in 1955. He had been living with his brother, Fred, in the Town of Gibson. He 
never married. From July 5, 1918 to Jan. 8, 1919, he served with 7th Co., 161st 
Depot Brigade, at Camp Grant, Ill.
Surviving are a brother, Fred of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Beatrice) 
Krish of Mishicot and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kozlovsky of Denmark; and several nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday and until the hour of service at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1964 P. 15


FRED WITT

Fred Witt, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Tuesday at Manitowoc 
Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Witt was born Nov. 4, 1889, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
Frank and Mary Johanek Witt. He was a World War I veteran, serving in 
Company M, 72nd Infantry, from April of 1917 to February of 1919. He 
farmed in the Town of Gibson. He was a member of Melnik Presbyterian 
Church, Western Fraternal Life Assn. (Z.C.B.J.) Lodge No. 20 of Melnik 
and World War I Barracks No. 2565 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Edward Krish, of Mishicot and Mrs. 
Edward Kozlovsky, of Denmark, nieces and nephews. Three brothers and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the 
time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, February 27, 1974  P. 23 


MARIE WITT

Mrs. Mary Witt, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Krish, at Melnik, at 8 o’clock Monday night. She had been in ill 
health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Krish 
home and at 10:30 from the Presbyterian church in Melnik. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Yaroslav Vrany will 
officiate.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in 
Two Rivers at 7 o’clock this evening and until 2 o’clock Wednesday 
afternoon when it will be moved to the home.
Mrs. Witt, nee Mary Johanek, was born in Pilsen, Bohemia, on May 1, 
1864, and came to this country with her parents a year later. The 
family settled on a farm near Kellnersville. For the past 30 years 
Mrs. Witt had lived in the town of Gibson. On November 5, 1883, she 
married Frank Witt. He died five years ago. 
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Gust Gunse, Chicago; Mrs. Adolph 
Tesarik, Mishicot; Mrs. Arthur Kind and Mrs. Ed Krish of the town 
of Gibson and Mrs. Ed Kozlovsky, Cooperstown; four sons, Anton Witt 
of Four Corners and Emil, Fred and Frank of the town of Gibson; two 
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Musil of this city and Mrs. John Kerchill of 
California; a brother, Albert Johanek of Branch; 20 grandchildren, 
and five great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, 21 Dec 1943


ANNIE YOURA

Mrs. Anton Youra, Aged 60, Dies This Morning
Mrs. Anton Youra, nee Anna Swade, died this morning at the family 
home at Fisherville, near Francis Creek. The deceased was born in 
Bohemia Oct 3, 1868 and was 60 years of age. Besides the husband, 
four brothers, James, Frank and Henry of Chicago and Adolph Swade 
of Francis Creek survive. Burial will take place on Wednesday from 
the Melnik Presbyterian church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 20, 1928, Page 2
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Fisherville News
Mrs. Anton Youra who has been in ailing health for a number of years, 
passed away at the home here Monday morning, death being due to a 
stroke of paralysis. The deceased was born in Bohemia and was sixty 
years of age. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death four 
brothers, James, Frank and Henry Swejda of Chicago and Adolph Swejda 
of Francis Creek. The burial took place at Melnik Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 25, 1928, Page 3

DONNA MAE ZAHN

Donna Mae Zahn, age 74, a resident of River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the center.
She was born on Aug. 20, 1935, in the township of Gibson, daughter of the late Norman and Adeline (Strouf) Loeh. Donna was employed at Northern Lab, Manitowoc, for many years before becoming a caregiver to many elderly families in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include six daughters and three sons-in-law: Sue and Greg Robinson, Manitowoc, Christy Zahn, Manitowoc, Rebecca Zahn, Mishicot, Laurie and Gary Faust, Valders, Tracy Testa, Valders, JoAnne and Paul Hagen, Stevens Point; one son: Keith Zahn and his fiancée Tari Haupt, Manitowoc; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Dick Zinkel, Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in-law: Lavern and Marlys Sloup, Madison, Norman and Bonnie Loeh, Whitelaw, Bonnie Sloup, Green Bay, and a special friend: Florence Loomans, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by her soul mate: Myrl “Buzzy” Sharpe; a granddaughter: Emily Sue; one brother: Richard Sloup; father of her children: Alfred Zahn; and her stepmother: Anna Loeh.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Miller with burial at Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, town of Gibson.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 22, 2009 

CARMEN ZEMAN

Mrs. Charles F. Zeman, 59, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday 
at Fairhills Rest Home, Rosecrans, where she had been a patient the past 
three years. 
Funeral services will be at 2 Saturday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the 
Rev. Milos Strupl and Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
The former Carmen Mellera was born Feb. 14, 1905, in the Town of Carleton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of Edmund and Anna Mellera. She was married to 
Charles F. Zeman Sept. 3, 1927, at Missoula, Mont. They lived most of their 
married life in the Town of Cooperstown. 
Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Anna Mellera Vlasak of the 
Town of Carleton; three sons, (private); two daughters, (private); a 
step-daughter, (private); a half-brother, Wencel Vlasak of the Town of 
Carleton; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Muller and Mrs. Edward Martin of 
Luxemburg and Mrs. Fabian LaCrosse of Casco; and 23 grandchildren. Her 
father and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
and from 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. A prayer service will be at 7:30 
p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 21, 1964  P. 20

CHARLES F. ZEMAN

Charles F. Zeman, age 88, of 12811 Cty Trk T., Maribel, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, 1991 at the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 am at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Rev. Karen Doty will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zeman was born April 1, 1903, in the Town of Cooperstown, a son of the late Frank and Anna Shusta Zeman. On Sept. 3, 1927 he married the former Carmen Mellera at Missoula, Mont.  She preceded him in death May 212, 1964. On Dec. 31, 1966 he married the former Mabel Bouillion Theys at Green Bay. Mr. Zeman farmed in the town of Cooperstown and worked for the Manitowoc County Highway Department. He was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church and CZBJ American Eagle No. 114 at Maribel.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel of Maribel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles S. (Nancy) Zeman of Williston, Fla.; Clarence (Sandy) Zeman of Cato, two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan (Donald) Schanke of Manitowoc and Grace Steebauer of Antigo; one sister, Mayme Zipperer of Sheboygan; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Zeman of Maribel and Hildegarde Zeman of Tacoma, Wash.; 19 grandchildren and also great grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm and at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Dec. 26, 1991 - page B10


ELEANOR ZEMAN

Mrs. Eleanor Zeman, age 91, of 10415 E. Bel-Mar Ave., Maribel, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2004 at her daughters residence in Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Ted Tromble will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Eleanor was born Feb. 20, 1913 in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Anton and Frances Dufek Kettner. She attended the Riverview school. On Oct. 4, 1932, she was married to Victor Zeman, he preceded her in death in Oct. of 1991. Eleanor was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church, the church's Martha Society, and was the church treasurer for 35 years. Eleanor was active in the Maribel senior citizens and she delivered meals to shut-ins. Eleanor enjoyed cooking, baking and flower gardening. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law: Marjorie (Ward) Wenner of Maribel; Elaine Overturf of Phoenix, Ariz.; Janet Hansen of Green Bay; four grandchildren: Craig (Kristy) Wenner of Manitowoc; Jay (Melissa) Leigh of Maribel; Randall Overturf and Lori Overturf of Phoenix, Ariz.; six great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: John (Luella) Kettner of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two son-in-laws: James Leigh and Willard Overturf; and one brother: Joseph Kettner. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Eleanor's name. Eleanor's daughters would like to thank Wendy Luckow for all the loving care shown to mom, and to her close friend Evelyn Shusta for her loving friendship over the years.
Herald Times Reporter  November 2004
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Mrs. Eleanor Zeman, age 91, of 10415 E. Bel-Mar Ave. Maribel, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2004 at her daughters residence in Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at the Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Ted Tromble will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Melnik Presbyterian Church in Eleanor's name.
Herald Times Reporter  November 2004


VICTOR ZEMAN

Victor (Vic) Zeman, age 80, of 8036 Zander Road, Maribel, died Sunday, October 6, 1991, at home.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Melnik Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Karen Doty officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born June 2, 1911 in the town of Cooperstown to the late Frank and Anna Shusta Zeman. He married the former Eleanor Kettner on October 4, 1932. He was the owner and operator of the Zeman Construction and Ready-Mix Concrete Company. He was a member of the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his former wife, Eleanor of Maribel; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marjorie and Ward Wenner of Maribel; Elaine and Willard Overturf of Phoenix, Ariz., Janet Hansen of Denmark; one son and daughter-in-law Richard and Susan Kornely; one brother, Charles Zeman of Maribel one sister, Mayme Zipper of Plymouth; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Knutson-Boettcher-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 Cty. Hwy. R. Denmark from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wdenesday and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the Melnik Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, October 8, 1991 P. B6

GEORGE ZIMMER

RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES, HEART ATTACK
A heart attack which he suffered while on his farm in the town of 
Kossuth this morning claimed the life of George Zimmer, 66, for 16 
years a resident of Manitowoc county. The family came here from Wausau 
and have lived on the same farm continuously since that time.
Immediate survivors include his widow and ten children: Edwin of 
Philadelphia; Mrs. Andrew Botgoni, Maribel, Mrs. Nic Klein, Edward and 
Erwin of Two Rivers, Mrs. James Yanda, Four Corners, George, Genevieve, 
Iona and Ray at home. 
The body is to be removed to the family home from the Specht funeral 
parlors at Mishicot tomorrow afternoon and funeral arrangements will 
be announced later. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 13, 1931  P. 2


LOUISE ZIMMER

Mrs. Louise Zimmer, 93, formerly of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died early 
Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been a 
patient in the hospital’s extended care unit the past four years. 
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
is in charge. 
Mrs. Zimmer, nee Louise Wagner, was born April 1, 1875, in the Town 
of Newton, a daughter of the late William and Louise Guetschow Wagner. 
She was married more than 70 years ago to George Zimmer who preceded 
her in death 39 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 14, 1968  P. 6
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Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Zimmer, 93, formerly of Rt. 2, Two 
Rivers, and a patient for four years in the Extended Care Unit at 
the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital who died Saturday morning, will 
be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, the Rev. 
Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian 
Church Cemetery.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Viola) Novy of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Nick (Evelyn) Klein of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harry (Ione) Ballard of 
Rt. 1, Denmark, and Mrs. James (Louise ) Yanda of Wayside; five sons, 
Edwin of Philadelphia, Pa., Erwin and Elmer of Two Rivers, George of 
Francis Creek and Raymond of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; a brother, Herbert 
Wagner, of Genoa City, Wis., 43 grandchildren, 109 great grandchildren 
and 10 great great grandchildren. A son and two daughters preceded her 
in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 16, 1968  P. 7 


MARY ZIMMERHAKEL

Mrs. Wenzel Zimmerhakel, 87, died Thursday at the home of her son-in-law 
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Eslinger, route 1, Mishicot.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Specht funeral 
home and at 2:45 from the Melnik Presbyterian church. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Zimmerhakel, nee Mary Kraynik, was born in Franklin, Kewaunee county, 
in 1856 and in 1890 was married to Mr. Zimmerhakel. They located on a 
farm in the northern part of this county. A year ago they moved to the 
Eslinger home.
Survivors are the widow(sic), who is 97 years of age; two daughters, Mrs. 
Eslinger and Mrs. Matt Schleis, both of route 1, Mishicot; and eight 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 24, 1943  P. 2


WENZEL ZIMMERHAKEL

Wenzel Zimmerhakel, 97, died at 5 o'clock this morning at the home of his 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Eslinger, Mishicot route 1.  
He had been in failing health for some time.
Mr. Zimmerhakel was born in Germany in 1847, and came to this country 
and directly to Wisconsin with his parents when an infant.
He was married to Mary Kraynic, who passed away last September.  Mr. 
Zimmerhakel farmed for many years.  Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. 
Eslinger and Mrs. Matt Schleis, both of Mishicot route 1, and a brother, 
Charles, of Eau Claire.  Eight grandchildren are also listed among the survivors.
The body is at the Specht funeral home where brief rites will be held Tuesday 
at 1:30 p.m. followed by funeral services at the Melnik Presbyterian church 
at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Yaroslav Vrany.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, April 8, 1944  pg. 2