ADOLPH CHALOUPKA Fatal Crash- February 4. 1975 Manitowoc County's third traffic fatality of the year occurred early Monday afternoon on Highway 142 about 1 1/2 miles east of Maribel Adolph J. Chaloupka 81, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers was pronounced dead at the scene following a two car crash at the junction of Highways 147 and 141. Three persons in the other vehicle including the driver, James E. Popham, 36, of Oconomowoc were injured. Chaloupka was driving west on 147 in the car shown off the road at left, and the Popham car, in the foreground was southbound on 141. (photo in newspaper) Man, 81, Victim of Crash An 81 year old rural Two Rivers man was killed and three persons were injured in a two-car crash at 1:45 pm Monday at the junction of Highway 141 and 147 about 1 1/2 miles east of Maribel. Adolph J. Chaloupka, Rt. 2 Two Rivers, was pronounced dead of head injuries at the scene by County Coronor James E. Powers. The injured, all removed to St. Vincent Hospital by DeWane Ambulance of Denmark or private auto, included Gilbert Stenz, 47 of Milwaukee, concussion and head cuts. James Bonham, 36 of Oconomowoc broken left hand and right wrist, and Adam Fuerdi, 44 of Cedarburg, broken foot and left wrist. According to the County accident report, a car driving by Popham was south bound on Highway 141 when a car driven by Chaloupka which was westbound on Highway 147, passed the stop sign at the junction, continuing directly into the path of the Popham car. Stenz and Fueredi were passengers of the Popham vehicle. Chaloupka's death is recorded as the third traffic fatality on Manitowoc County roads this year, compared to none at this time last year. ************** Herald Time Reporter February 4. 1975 Chaloupka Adolph Chaloupka, 81, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon as the result of a car accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Chaloupka was born September 21, 1893, at Chicago, son of the late Thomas and Anna Shedivy Chaloupka. He married Mildred Strouf, Dec. 5, 1920. He operated a cheese factory at Larrabee for many years. He was then employed at Hamilton Mfg Co. of Two Rivers, retiring in 1956. He was a member and former trustee of Melnik Presbyterian Church, a member of Western Bohemian Fraternal Assn. and a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Leslie of Fond du Lac and Allan of Denmark, two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Elaine) LaViolette, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joan Alioto, of Larrabee; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. ************ Herald Times Reporter- February 12, 1975 Chaloupka-the thoughtfulness and kindness of our relatives, friends and neighbors has been deeply appreciated and we are extending our most grateful thanks to all of you who have so kindly aided us in our recent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, and great grandfather, Mr. Adolph Chaloupka. Special thanks to the Rev. Charles Freuden, organist and soloist of Melnik Presbyterian Church, the pallbearers, donors of spiritual bouqets, flowers and food and any others who aided in any way. Mrs. Mildred Chaloupka, Allan and Leslie Chaloupka, Mrs. Carl LaViolette and Mrs. Joan Aliota.
EDWIN CHALOUPKA Edwin Chaloubka (sic), 70, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers died early Saturday Morning at Two Rivers, Municipal Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Chaloubka was born Nov. 24, 1904 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Thomas and Anna Shedivy Chaloubka. He married Camilla Swetlik June 25, 1930, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. He was a lifetime area farmer. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a half-brother, Adolph Chaloubka, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and six grandchildren. A sister, a half-brother and two half-sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 4 p.m. Monday.
LESLIE "LES" J. CHALOUPKA U.S. Veteran Leslie J. Chaloupka, 84, of 122 Fanna Street, Fond du Lac, died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born a son of Adolph J. and Mildred Strouf Chaloupka on September 26, 1922 in Manitowoc County. Leslie married on June 5, 1948 at First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School Class of 1939. He attended Manitowoc County Normal School, graduating in 1941. Les taught at Lakeside School, a rural one room school, in Manitowoc County prior to serving in the U.S. Army 252nd Field Artillery Battalion from 1943-1946. He served in the European Theater of Operation. Les returned to Oshkosh Teacher's College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also earned a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Les taught school for seven years at Lincoln and McKinley Schools, Fond du Lac, and also five years in Racine. He was the principal at Washington, Fahey, and Chegwin Elementary Schools from 1960-1984 until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member. He also served as Clerk of Session and was a representative to Winnebago Presbytery. Les was a member of the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Wisconsin Elementary Principals Association, and Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three children; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren: a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Joan Alioto and Elaine LaViolette. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Barbara Carmichael officiating. Private burial will take place in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Melnik, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family. Fond du Lac Reporter Aug 24, 2007
THOMAS CHALOUPKA T. Chaloupka Dies at Farm Home in Gibson Pioneer of county who Lived in Gibson 65 Years Dies Thomas Chaloupka, 78, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, who lived in the vicinity of the town of Gibson for 65 years, died in the township of Gibson yesterday. Death was due to complications attendant upon advancing age. Born in Bohemia on December 15, 1959, Chaloupka came to this country and directly to Wisconsin when 13 years of age. For many years he engaged in farming, retiring several years ago to come to the residence where he resided until his death. A first wife whom he married over 50 years ago, died a number of years ago and in 1898 he married Anna Shedivy who with four children: Mrs Willard Mott, Mrs. Sam Mott, Gibson, Edwin on the home farm, and Adolph of Larrabee, a brother Joseph of Mishicot, 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive him. The body is at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot and will be removed to the home tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Melnik, Rev. Junek officiating. The Two Rivers Reporter, August 26, 1937
JOHN DOLEZAL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death from old age debility on Mon. in Francis Creek of 80-yr. old John Dolezal. The funeral was held yesterday in Melnick.
JOSEPH DOUBEK Joseph Doubek, 83, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning at Fair Hills Home, Rosecrans. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Doubek was born Dec. 23, 1887, at Greenstreet, Manitowoc County, son of the late Wencel and Mary Swetlik Doubek. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II for two years. He married Mathilda Skarivoda in 1911. She and an infant son died in 1913. He then married Ella Hagenow Feb. 16, 1919. She preceded him in death in 1936. Mr. Doubek was a blacksmith at Fisherville for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank J. Sleger, of Greenstreet and twin sister, Mrs. John A Shimanek of Manitowoc, a grandchild, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two brothers preceded him death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 8, 1971
ANNIE HAGENOW Mrs. Annie Hagenow, 85, formerly of Rt 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital where she was a patient three years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Dr. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hagenow was born Feb. 20, 1879, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Lestina Supita. She was married to Charles Hagenow, July 20, 1910, and the couple farmed on Rt. 2. Two Rivers. Mr. Hagenow died in 1961. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harold Dickert and Mrs. Ervin Polifka, of Manitowoc; three sons, Alvin, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, Harry of Manitowoc, and Ludy of Fischerville; a twin brother, Joseph F. Supita, of Francis Creek, 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 12, 1965, Page 7
CHRISTIAN HAGENOW From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: Death Friday, following a stroke, of 70-year old Christian Hagenow, a wellknown resident of Town Kossuth. He leaves a widow and several children. His funeral was Monday.
MARIE J. HOFFMAN Miss Marie Hoffman, 83, of Milwaukee, died Wednesday morning at Milwaukee County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Miss Hoffman was born June 28, 1888, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelena Peterik Hoffman. She was a cook and waitress in Milwaukee. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Pribek and Mrs. Joseph (Leona) Bauer, of Manitowoc, Mrs. George (Rose) Stromberg, of Woodruff, Wis., Mrs. Frank (Camilla) Peroutka, of Francis Creek and Mrs. Edared (Clara) Selnar, of Kenosha and nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972
MARIE JEDLICKA Mrs. Marie Jedlicka, 87, of 1145 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Church Cemetery. Mrs. Jedlicka, nee Marie Paul, was born Sept. 8, 1885, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Paul. At the age of two she came to the Untied States with her parents, residing at Chicago. She was married to Anton Jedlicka in 1905 at Chicago. The couple came to Melnik area in 1910. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 659 Auxiliary, she was a Gold Star Mother and was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Alma) Kreshek, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A daughter and two sons, preceded her in death. One son, Ewald, was killed June 4, 1944, in World War II in Italy. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a V.F.W. Service will be held at 6:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972.
EDWARD F. JUST Edward F. Just, 67, of the Town of Cooperstown, died Friday morning at home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik, the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Cemetery, where members of the American Legion Post of Denmark will perform graveside military services. Mr. Just was born July 14, 1893, at Cooperstown, son of the late Wenzel and Frances Albrecht Just. He was educated at Cooperstown and Manitowoc schools. He operated a general merchandise store and a tin shop at Cooperstown until 10 years ago and was then employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., of Manitowoc, retiring two years ago. He married Elsie Meinert in August, 1926, at Antigo. She preceded him in death six years ago. Mr. Just was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion of Denmark. Survivors include a daughter, a brother, Dr. William Just of Manitowoc, and a grand- child. Friends may call at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until time of service. Members of the American Legion, Denmark Post, will meet in a body at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1960 P. 14
JIRI JUST From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Sat. in Cooperstown of 82-yr. old Wenzel Justa, one of the oldest settlers of that town, of old age debility. The deceased came to Cooperstown from Bohemia more than 50 yrs. ago and has lived there ever since. He is survived by several children. The burial took place Mon. in the cemetery at Melnik.
ERWIN KIND Erwin Kind, 63, of 1305 Lawe St., Green Bay, died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Green Bay. The Rev. Richard Glock will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Church Cemetery, Melnik. Mr. Kind was born July 9, 1907, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Edward and Ann Kind. He married Norma Strouf in 1931. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson until 1949, moving to Green Bay. Mr. Kind had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and was a member of Local No. 447 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., Green Bay, after 6:30 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1971
JAN KOVARIK From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: Death in Town Gibson of 73-year old Frank Kovarik following a stroke. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Melnik. (Note: I believe the obit goes here. The year, month, place, surname all match. Frank may be his middle name or the name he usually went by)
EDWARD KRISH Edward Krish, 73, of Rt. 1 Mishicot, died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles R. Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krish was born May 17, 1899, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank and Anna Kozlovsky Krish. He married Beatrice Witt Nov. 9, 1937, at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson, moving to the present address in 1959. He also was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, many years and was a member of Melknik Presbyterian Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sisters and a half-sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 27, 1973
JOHN A. LODL Funeral services for John Lodl, 78, of Larrabee, who died Thursday morning at the home, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1971
MARGARET MENCHL Mrs. Henry Menchl, 80, of 634 Higgins Ave., Neenah, died there Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Schmitz will officiate, cremation will follow and burial will be in Melnik Cemetery. Mrs. Menchl, nee Margaret Tomandl, was born May 8, 1889, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tomandl. She was married Jan. 28, 1908, at Manitowoc to Henry Menchl. He died three years ago. Mrs. Menchl was a member of Western Reserve Assn. She is survived by two sons, Victor, of Town of Gibson and Rudolph, of Battle Creek, Mich., two daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Rhode, of Neenah and Mrs. John (Mayme) Plautz, of Larrabee, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1970
ANNA MOTT Mrs. Weldon Mott, 86, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Town of Gibson, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mott, nee Anna Skarda, was born June 7, 1883, in Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Zahorik Skarda. She was married in the Town of Gibson Oct. 18, 1902, to Weldon Mott, after which they became engaged in farming in the township. She was a longtime member of Melnik Presbyterian Church. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. Edward (Marcella) Schuman, Mrs. Harvey (Eva) Wegner, and Mrs. Harold (Beatrice) Mertens of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Hagenow and Mrs. Otto (Eleanor) Hagenow of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three sons, Donald and Anton on the home farm, and Arnold of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Glander, Mrs. Lester (Martha) Maresh, Mrs. John (Agnes) Gennrich of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert (Elizabeth) Holtz of Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, Anton Skarda of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 2 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1970
ARNOLD MOTT Arnold Mott, 60, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Mott was born June 21, 1913, in the Town of Gibson, son of Weldon Mott and the late Anna Skarda Mott. He married Rosetta Dewey in 1940 at Two Rivers. He was employed at plant one of Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers. Survivors include a son; a daughter; his father and two brothers; five sisters; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 3 pm Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter Feb. 11, 1974
HARVEY MOTT Two Rivers Man Killed in Crash The Manitowoc County man, Harvey Mott 23, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, was killed instantly in a one car crash about 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Highway Q, a half mile north of Bolt, Kewaunee County. Alone in Car Mott alone in his 1953 Chevrolet, according to Kewaunee County sheriff's office, apparently lost control of his car when a tire blew, went into the right ditch where the car hit a tree, and immediately caught fire, Mott was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Andrew Rainer, Kewaunee County, coroner. Services Wednesday Mott was born June 9, 1943, in the town of Gibson, son of Willard and Gertrude Flessert Mott. He attended Larrabee Elementary School and Mishicot Community High School. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. and was a member of the Larrabee Sportsmans Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robin Butler will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times 1966 September 12
WELDON MOTT Weldon Mott, 91, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born Dec. 30, 1882, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late George and Sarah Haese Mott. He married Anna Skarda Oct 18, 1901. She preceded him in death April 25, 1970. Mr Mott was a lifetime farmer. Survivors include two sons, five daughters; a brother; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. A son, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter April 2, 1974
WILLARD MOTT Willard Mott St., 88, retired Town of Gibson farmer, who had been making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Avery of 1016-20th St., Two Rivers, died at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Unit, Manitowoc, Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Freuden officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mott was born in the Town of Gibson Dec. 23, 1883, a son of the late George and Sarah Haese Mott. He married Anna Chaloupka Sept. 29, 1909, and she preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1950. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Amand (Joyce) Marcelle of Two Rivers, Mrs. August (Eunice) Stueck of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. John (Carol) Gilbert of Rt. 1 Mishicot; nine sons, Milton and Stanley of Two Rivers, George of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Marvin of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Willard Jr., of Rt. 1, Maribel, Russel of Rt. 1 Denmark, Raymond and Omar of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Eugene of Manitowoc; three brothers, William of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Oliver of Manitowoc and Sam of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 45 grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren. A son, daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Hom, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1972
JOHN NOVY From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sep. 1903: Death Wed. in Town Gibson of 59-yr. old John Novy, well-known musician in the county and director of Novys Orchestra. The funeral was held Fri. in Melnik. (Note: Right cem., right name, right death year but the age is off and doesn't match the age the tombstone says he should be.)
FILIA PFEFFERKORN Mrs. Richard Pfefferkorn, 74, of Denmark, died Saturday evening at a Green Bay hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Denmark. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mrs. Pfefferkorn was born April 21, 1898, in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, daughter of the late Herman and Henrietta Kuckenbecker Bruegge. She was married to Richard Pfefferkorn June 13, 1918, at Morrison. The couple farmed in the Melnik area until six years ago retiring and moving to Denmark. Survivors include her husband, a son, Wilferd, of St. Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Jamie (Eunice) Sharpp, of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Carol) Wilkes, of Rolling Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Edith) Lovick, of Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Laura Knuth, of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1972
RICHARD PFEFFERKORN Richard Pfefferkorn, 82, of Denmark, died Tuesday at a Green Bay nursing home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Denmark. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Cemetery. Mr. Pfefferkorn was born Feb. 19, 1890, at Melnik, son of the late August and Catherine Soecht Pfefferkorn. He married Filia Bruegge June 13, 1918, at Morrison, Brown County. The couple farmed in the Melnik area until six years ago, retiring and moving to Denmark. Mrs. Pfefferorn preceded him in death last month. Survivors include a son, Winfred, of St. Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Jamie (Eunice) Sharpp, of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Carol) Wilkes, of Rolling Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Edith) Lovick, of Denmark; a brother, Edwin, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Pheil and Miss Selma Pfefferkorn, of Milwaukee; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 4 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1972
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
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 (Survivor omitted for privacy.)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, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1964 P. 15
MARKETA SOUKUP 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.
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
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
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
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, Manitowoc, Wis. August 3, 1971
FRANK WITT 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, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15